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Kapitel 287: CHAPTER 281(Divergent Thoughts)

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---Minato Tokyo, 11 PM...

Ryuko Tsuchikawa, formerly known as the Pro Hero Pixie-Bob, sits alone on a train after being sent home early from her workplace.

She idly scrolls on her phone, but ever so often glances around at the entirely empty train.

"This is actually pretty nice," she mutters, enjoying the subway being completely empty rather than the usual crowds.

The train slows and eventually stops at the main Minato Tokyo station, and she steps out before smoothing out her outfit.

Her simple dark blue long skirt and matching long-sleeved shirt appear perfect as always, and holding her purse in hand she quickly makes her way to the streets above.

She makes it all the way to the surface without so much as seeing a single person on her path. As she gets to the street above there are no cars on the road, only an eerie silence of the once alive city lays still.

She looks to the east, seeing Horizon Tower standing proudly in the middle of the city, directly in the middle of this long main street for all to see.

Once a beacon of hope, now transformed into a symbol of fear and uncertainty.

In the hours after the Gigantomachy, the area around Minato Tokyo had effectively shut down. Businesses and residences were sealed up as everyone got as far away from Horizon Tower as possible, aside from the mobs still protesting at the foot of it.

A forlorn look claims her face as she sighs and turns her back to it, walking to her apartment.

She slows her pace and lifts her phone to her ear, returning a call she got late last night, and before it can ring a second time the person answers.

"Ryuko!" the voice of an older woman comes through the phone. "Did something happen?!"

Ryuko sighs, "no mom, I was just calling to let you know the office is closed today, until further notice it seems."

"Good, then you can get out of that place before he comes back, you should come home, I haven't seen you in months."

"I'll call Shino and find out what I can, she said the mountain resort has been full for the first time since the League Of Villains attacked it, so they may need an extra pair of hands."

"That's good, the more heroes around you the better," her mom says.

"I really don't think any amount would help," Ryuko admits. "But I know you've been worried about me staying in Tokyo, so I was just calling to let you know I'm on my way home to pack, looks like our office was the last to run away."

She looks around at all the buildings boarded up or simply closed, the bustling streets of Minato Tokyo now transformed into a ghost town in less than a day.

"Right, just get as far away from that place as possible, call me later before you leave."

"I will, and how are things back home?"

"Mmm, lots of new people in Hokkaido, too many. But the shop is busier than ever," her mom says. "Do you know if things will be changing soon?"

"No idea mom, I'm not a Pro Hero anymore so they don't update me on that kind of stuff," Ryuko says. "Shino says the Hero Network is put on high alert, everyone is expected to respond if something happens, even the Rescue Heroes."

"Oh..." her mother hesitates for a moment. "Will you go help if they need it?"

Ryuko stops walking for a moment, looking back at Horizon Tower in the distance, "well, if he goes crazy again there isn't any point in me going, but if it's something less dangerous and my team is involved, maybe..."

Her mother chuckles softly, "still my little hero."

Ryuko sighs, rolling her eyes, "alright mom, I need to call Shino, I'll give you another call before I leave."

"Ok, I'll be waiting," the woman says before ending the call.

Ryuko sighs and looks down at the phone, "yeah, hero, tell that to La Brava..."

After another minute of walking, when her apartment building is within view, she calls Shino.

"Hey, what's up?" Mandalay's voice reaches her ear the moment the call connects. "Things are a bit busy here today so I can't talk long."

"Uh, right, I was wondering if you could use another pair of hands, my office is clearing Tokyo until this mess is over," Ryuko says.

"That'd be great actually, all the nearby towns are busy too so lots of people are just coming to the hot springs for a few hours," Mandalay says. "Oh, and can you grab me some stuff on the way here, I'll send you a list."

"Sure thing, I'll be there in a few hours."

"Great, see you then!" Mandalay hangs up and presumably gets back to work.

As the call ends Ryuko is already entering her high-end apartment building, taking the elevator up to the 43rd floor, still having not seen another person on her journey home.

As she enters and locks the door behind her, turning on the lights, she quickly takes off her heels and breathes a sigh of relief.

She immediately walks over to the kitchen to make herself some tea, and as the electric kettle is on begins walking to her room.

As she's passing through the hallway she notices light out of the corner of her eye, and is immediately on edge.

She places a hand on the wall while walking toward the living room, quietly and slowly, ready to activate her Quirk at any moment.

Only to relax as she looks into the room, "let me guess, you found the spare key?" Ryuko asks as she moves to take a seat, glaring at Horizon who was sitting watching the muted news.

"Something like that, do you like the new apartment?" he asks without even looking at her.

"Seriously?" Ryuko folds her arms across her chest, taking a single seat across from him. "You drop a city from the sky, disappear for almost an entire day, don't answer any calls, send me a 'I'll call you later' text and never bother to call, then break into my home, and that's all you have to say."

"Well, how is it?" he looks over at her.

Ryuko just glares even harder at him, "it's amazing, thank you, again. But why are you here now, didn't even call me..."

"I was, busy, dealing with some things."

"Getting ready for court in two days I assume."

"Yeah, pretty much," he goes back to looking at the TV. "It's been, distracting."

Hearing how unsure he sounds Ryuko's gaze softens, "what's wrong?"

"Are you...scared of me now?"

Ryuko looks taken aback by that question, "what?"

"Everyone is scared of me," he gestures to the news which is once again updating people on the status of the battlefield. "They don't know what to do with me anymore."

"Well I'm not everyone," Ryuko says. "I'm just...upset. It was scary, you know, watching someone you love get hurt like that and then they disappear without a word, how'd you expect me to feel?"

"Right, sorry, I should have atleast called," Horizon says. "How have you been dealing with all of this?"

"I don't have anything to deal with, at least compared to you," Ryuko moves to sit beside him, looking directly at him. "But why are you here, when you should be getting ready for court, or healing people you hurt, or looking for bodies, or doing anything else, why?"

They sit in silence for a minute.

Then he takes her hand, "because, I have so much to do, so many options, but for the first time in my life I don't know what to do...and you're the only person I can really talk to, I don't have anyone else."

Hearing him so lost and confused nearly breaks her heart, "Nezu---"

"---sees me as a weapon to use against evil, we're friendly but...that's all there is to it."

"Well, what do you want to be?"

"Happy," Horizon says. "But, I don't think my original plan is the only option for that anymore, and that's what scares me."

"What was the original plan?" Ryuko asks.

"Be a Pro Hero for a while, finish the contract, retire and disappear forever, start a family of my own."

"And what changed about that?"

"I um, didn't count on enjoying being a Pro Hero, but part of me likes it," Horizon says. "Maybe not actually helping people, but the way they worship me, the perks it brings, like being allowed to freely use my Quirk in public, it's intoxicating..."

"You're scared of going back to hiding in the shadows?" Ryuko asks.

"I'm just...unsure, but depending on what the judge decides, I could lose my chance to be a Pro Hero here, in Japan at least."

"And what would you lose if that happens, is being in Japan that important to you?"

"No, but, that would make me break my contract and...I'd lose some very important things if that happens."

"And losing those things scares you?"

"That's the worst part," Horizon says. "I thought the idea of losing them would scare me, but...part of me doesn't mind that happening."

"Why do you think that is?"

"Because, they wanted me to move forward without them, and live life on my own terms, so I know it's what they'd want..."

"But you just can't let go of them," Ryuko leans against him. "Hand of God changes the world around you, but you're so scared of something in yourself changing, it's part of life."

"Yeah, but that doesn't mean it isn't scary," Horizon says. "Accepting this...is terrifying, more terrifying than fighting Machia', by far."

"Why not simply, go get what you want anyway, even if you didn't earn it?" Ryuko asks. "You're Horizon, nobody can stop you."

"I can stop me," Horizon says. "Family culture stops me, all the lessons my mother taught me about honoring any contract we make, will stop me."

"Sounds painful."

"It is," Horizon reaches forward as if touching the air. "It's like everything you could ever want is right there, and the only thing stopping you from grabbing it, is yourself," he lowers his hand.

"I could never do that," she says as she gives his hand a gentle squeeze, "that's why only you could be Horizon."

"Yeah, I guess you're right..."

After a few more minutes of talking Ryuko makes her tea and changes into more comfortable clothes before returning to her seat.

"This defense doesn't sound promising," Ryuko says after he explains the details of what happened during the Gigantomachy. "I mean you killed a lot of people...like, a lot of people."

"I know."

"And you think saying 'trust me it won't happen again', is a good enough defense?" Ryuko asks. "Even for Horizon that might be pushing the extent of your special treatment."

"Well I'm hoping with Endeavor and Nezu speaking for me that'll help."

"Oh, I won't be called as a character witness right?"

"No, Pantu makes sure nobody knows about us," Horizon reassures her.

"That's a relief," Ryuko says. "But, and I know you probably don't want to think about it...what's the plan if you lose the case?"

"I've already gotten some offers, so it looks like I'll be moving to America."

"Oh, did they beat the offer from Germany?" Ryuko asks.

"Easily, and much better perks," Horizon shrugs.

Hearing this Ryuko puts down her tea and climbs into his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck, "you know, living in America could be a nice change..."

END CHAPTER---


Kapitel 288: CHAPTER 282(The People Of Japan VS Horizon)

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CHAPTER START---

--- 8 AM, Tokyo...

Sitting in the back of an armored SUV, Horizon is wearing his Hero Costume, without Scalpel.He relaxes in the luxurious seat and just watches out the heavily tinted window, seeing the empty buildings and streets on the other side of the glass.

'All of this, for you,' he looks down at his Provisional Hero License, floating above his palm, above his hand that was resting on his lap, slowly rotating in place.

'I lose you, and I lose everything,' Horizon thinks as he looks back out the window. 'Or maybe I lose the chains on me and regain my freedom…what would you want for me?' he asks himself, questioning what his parents would be telling him right now.

'Forget about us and live for yourself, we love you no matter what happens,' Horizon thinks. 'They'd probably say something like that, no matter how many times I tell them I'd never give up.'

Horizon looks back at the license, and commands it to hover just a bit higher above his palm.

'Maybe I'm a terrible son, for actually wanting to listen to that stupid request,' he thinks, closing his eyes and recalling the last time he spoke to them. 'But then, why don't I feel like shit for thinking like that, what the hell is wrong with me?!'

"You should stop doing that," Nezu's voice snaps him out of his own thoughts.

"What?" he looks over to see Nezu typing away on his phone, briefcase at his side on the seat.

"Using your Quirk, it'll make people nervous," Nezu says. "You haven't lost the privilege to do that but best not to make people more scared than they already are, don't you think?"

Horizon sighs and holds the license between his fingers, "sorry just, habit…"

"I know, you're nervous, it's ok to be scared sometimes," Nezu says.

"Fear prevents action and focus," Horizon says.

Nezu shakes his head, "one last piece of advice, at least try to appear relatable and human when we're inside."

"I'll do my best."

"You're Horizon, that'll be more than enough I'm sure."

A few minutes later as they're being driven further to the courthouse Nezu receives a call from President Pantu.

"We have a problem," Pantu says.

"Wait till we're face to face," Nezu glances at the glass dividing them from the agents driving the vehicle. "Is it unsolvable?"

"No, but it will certainly make things more difficult, how long until you two get here?"

"Less than five minutes."

"Good, I'll try to make some calls and solve this…"

While they were still being driven to the courthouse, hundreds of people had already crowded the steps and sidewalks around and opposite the building.

Chants and shouting were echoing through the empty city as their loud and emotional cries carried on the cool morning air.

Many of the people here were the bravest members of the press, mixed in were disgruntled and mournful civilians holding signs with Horizon's symbol crossed out.

And over half of these protesters were Pro Heroes in full costume, most of which were at the front of the crowd riling everyone up.

At the front of the crown is Mt. Lady, wielding a megaphone in her hand as she leads the chant.

Her Hero Costume was still somewhat damaged since the entire country had been focused on the Gigantomachy incident and helping the survivors and search parties.

Her waist was bandaged along with her right leg being in a cast, and her other arm was holding a sign protesting Horizon.

The roaring of the crowd only grows as they see the blackout tinted armored vehicle approaching, emotions begin running high as anger and fear builds in the crowd.

And as the vehicle stops, and the door opens.

For the first time since the Gigantomachy the public lays eyes on Horizon, and the entire world seems to go silent.

As if they were scared to breathe too loudly, they could hear their heartbeat drumming away in their ears.

And all the words they wanted to say to him got stuck in their throat as a sense of dread and fear filled the area.

Even Nezu's adorable body in his shoulder wasn't enough to draw their focus away from him, and not a single person was willing to move in his presence.

"Be nice," Nezu quietly mutters in his ear as Horizon slowly looks around.

"I am being nice," Horizon whispers back as he begins walking toward the entrance.

As he's halfways there Mt. Lady musters all her courage and cuts him off, standing in front of him to block his path.

Horizon doesn't speak, only looks down at her.

But he can feel everyone shifting nervously, terrified of the outcome.

"I hope you're here to plead guilty," Mt. Lady says, beads of sweat on her forehead, a quiver in her voice.

"I can't discuss that out here," Horizon says.

"Tch," she scrunches her face. "I hope I really do get called as a witness, because you need to be brought to justice for all the people you've killed!"

"I will accept whatever the verdict is," Horizon says as he simply steps around her, leaving the woman frozen in place.

As they step inside both of them notice all the security in the building has been replaced by Pro Heroes from the top 100 ranking.

One of which is Rabbit Hero Mirko, who anxiously taps her foot while she glares directly at Horizon, standing beside the door to the main chamber.

Horizon begins walking to their meeting room with Nezu on his shoulder, "so if I did go crazy, what was their plan, have all the top 100 Pro Heroes here so Japan loses all of them?"

"Pantu organized this so the people watching at home can feel a bit safer, seeing you being somewhat contained, they need whatever false sense of security we can afford them," Nezu says.

"And Japan needs to flex its muscles for them to see I'm all powerful," Horizon says as they enter the meeting room.

As they enter Horizon sees Endeavor in a fully repaired Hero Costume with his quirk off, sitting across from Pantu at a large desk.

Kamui Woods is also at the table and immediately gets up, silently leaving the room as Horizon and Nezu enter.

"What was he doing here?" Horizon asks.

"He and Edgeshot agreed to be positive character witnesses for you, we were just going over details," Endeavor says.

"That must mean team Lurkers is destroyed, since Mt. Lady is outside getting everyone to hate my guts," Horizon says as he and Nezu sit at the table.

"We have bigger things to worry about than the feelings of some mediocre hero," Pantu says. "14 of the judges have resigned."

"What?!" Nezu nearly falls off his chair in surprise. "Only one of them stayed, why?"

"Nobody wants the pressure of judging this case," Endeavor says.

"And they were planning to rule against Horizon," Pantu says. "So I persuaded them to simply not be present if they weren't on our side."

Horizon immediately places a hand on hers, "is that true?"

"Yes, they were going to rule to have you expelled from the national Hero Program," Pantu says. "Japan can't afford to lose you right now."

"And the last judge?" Horizon asks, still holding her hand.

"He's undecided," Pantu says.

And Horizon detects no lies in anything she said.

"This case should be delayed if this is the situation," Nezu says. 

"We can't afford that, literally," Pantu says. "Japan is essentially shut down right now, the country is losing too much money each hour, delaying this a week will be another problem waiting to happen."

Horizon lets go of her hand, "alright, so we're neutral with the current judge, that's good, so now it's fair game on who wins or loses, right?"

"It all depends on who they call as character witnesses," Pantu says. "Their prosecutor is…very good."

"A better lawyer than the smartest creature in the world?" Nezu gives a proud smile.

"No," Endeavor says. "But unlike us, she's not fighting a nearly impossible uphill battle. Not to mention any character witness I can imagine her calling won't have nice things to say about the kind of first impressions you make."

"Your terrible attitude makes fighting for you very difficult," Pantu says. "Luckily you're absurdly powerful, and hopefully that alone will be enough to persuade them, along with the medical miracles you provide for free."

"So is there any good news at all?" Horizon asks.

"No," Pantu says bluntly. "Almost everyone hates you and at best we have a fair judge."

"Great," Horizon leans back and sighs.

"We need to go," Pantu gets up as she checks the time. "Endeavor and I need to take our places in the room before all the press are let inside, otherwise we'll be swarmed with questions."

Endeavor gets up to join her only for Horizon to stop them, "wait," they both look back at him. "If I lose, what happens to you?" he asks Pantu.

"If you lose, I'll likely lose my job for siding with you," she says. "But this is my job, keeping powerful assets local, protecting Japan," she leaves the room followed by Endeavor.

Horizon closes his eyes and tilts his head back, taking a moment to collect his thoughts.

"Who are you texting?" he asks Nezu, sensing the bear-mouse typing on his phone.

"Backup, in case we need it, hopefully he'll get here fast enough," Nezu says.

Horizon chuckles, maybe I should send a few messages, tell the white house to get a plane ready.

"And tell Ryuko to pack perhaps…"

"I, I don't even know anymore."

"Your classmates would miss you, I hope you'd at least say goodbye to them," Nezu says.

"The best I can do is try to keep them as far away from this as possible, luckily with Pantu's help nobody's tried to drag my team into this crap."

"They are promising your heroes, of course she will protect them, and what about your…friends?"

"Those girls liked the idea of a perfect invincible hero," Horizon admits. "So I think that…convenient fun, is dead now."

"Well that's one positive of this," Nezu chuckles. "I don't have to worry about you seducing any more of my students…or teachers."

"She wasn't technically a member of UA Staff," Horizon says.

"Oh no, I'm talking about one of my other teachers, one who got invited to a grand gala and was charmed by the sponsor of the event, ring any bells?"

Horizon just chuckles quietly, "that was fun…"

A few minutes of further discussion later and Horizon is walking toward the main chamber with Nezu walking in front of him.

As he's about to push open the doors, guarded by both Mirko and Edgeshot, she raises a hand to block him.

He internally grumbles, glancing over to look at her, seeing that familiar fire in her eyes.

"Do you need something?"

She holds his gaze for a moment, then scoffs, reaching up to pat his chest.

"Regular people and weaklings can't understand it, and they never will. When you blood is pumping, when the fight is getting serious, sometimes instincts just take over for you to win, right?"

Horizon nods, "yeah, they wouldn't get it."

Mirko smiles at that, "this doesn't mean I'll ever forgive you for all the people that became collateral damage, but we need you. So go be Horizon, and do what you always do, win."

She gives him a hard punch on the shoulder before he enters the room, ready to face whatever fate has in store for him…

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