The Ridewatch Hero (Kamen Rider Zi-o x My Hero Academia)

Ch.46 - Good Vs. Evil - Conclusion

Ryou hadn't moved from his spot, still shaken from what happened. He was afraid to even look at anyone. Sure, he knew he had to own up to killing Doctor Genus, but it was still terrifying to think about going to jail for it.

He felt the car stop, but never budged or moved. He knew it was only a matter of time before they'd be on their way again.

Ryou heard someone approach the car, and the back door opened.

"Young Ryou, you can get out now."

Ryou looked up, to see All Might reaching out his hand to Ryou. He never noticed it much, but he looked so different, not being as buff as he used to.

"Wha...what do you mean?"

"You can get out of the car. We'll take care of everything."

Ryou climbed out of the car, and to his surprise, saw the entire class of 1-A, including Sunny, who was bandaged up, behind Principal Nezu, who was looking up at Ryou with a smile.

"Ryou Soutou...please step forward." Nezu said.

Ryou looked up at All Might, who patted him on the shoulder, but not smiling, and motioned him to go forward.

Ryou stepped forward, and looked down at Nezu.

"Principal Nezu, sir...I'm sorry...but...I just..."

"Ryou, you're not going to jail."

"Wait...really?"

"However...that doesn't mean you don't have consequences to deal with."

Ryou gulped.

"I'm sorry, Ryou, I know that you had the greatest intentions, and you did what you did for the safety of U.A. High and your classmates, teachers, and everyone else...but there was other ways to deal with Doctor Genus."

Ryou finally felt a nerve crack in his brain. He had enough of this lecturing, like they knew everything.

"Just stop...like...come on already. He would have busted out of jail and started killing again, how do you know you'd be able to hold him-"

"Ryou, you're going to be put on temporary expulsion."

Ryou's heart sank. Everyone was here looking at him, everyone looked like they knew what was going to happen...this was just humiliating.

"Are you joking?"

All Might stood by Nezu. "No, Ryou. You assaulted your classmates out of rage, as well as acted on your own."

Ryou clutched his head and started laughing. "There was a FUCKING ARMY of Another Riders waiting to demolish U.A. entirely, and you're going to kick me out?!"

"Ryou, you're not a hero yet-"

"The hell I'm not! Every single one of you! Ungrateful little shits, I just saved you all from a psychotic maniac, and to show your thanks you're going to give me the boot?!"

All Might picked up a book bag that was filled with all the Ridewatches, Drivers, and broken pieces, and a slip of paper and handed it to Ryou.

"For the time being, you'll be monitored under Pro Heroes until we hold a meeting for what you did. You'll be staying in a hotel near the school."

Ryou grabbed his stuff, and the paper, and just glared.

"Sunny? Midoriya? You don't have anything to say either?"

Sunny remained silent, and Midoriya just looked at the ground, muttering something.

"Screw all of you. Can you imagine what would happen if I wasn't here? You think any of you could do what I did? Fuck U.A. and it's bullshit. Why don't you expel me fully for all I care, I'm gone."

"Ryou, there's a lot of politics involved here, it's not as simple as brushing it over, especially like last time."

"Shove it, Nezu. I'm leaving already."

Kamui Woods escorted Ryou down the road, away from U.A. and out of the students sight. Soon, Ryou couldn't even see U.A. anymore, just pitch black darkness.

"This isn't fair." Ryou growled.

Kamui Woods said nothing, and just led him to the hotel, and showed him to his room.

"Mini fridge, your own private bathroom, and tv. You'll be waiting here until we talk things out."

"Can I-"

Kamui Woods slammed the door, leaving Ryou in his room, alone.

Ryou tossed his things to the side, and looked on his bed. There was a fresh set of clothes on the bed, his size, and a toiletry kit.

"Fucking jerks." Ryou grabbed the toiletry kit and went to take a shower.

Thousands of thoughts were racing through his head. Why didn't Sunny, Midoriya, hell, any of U.A. defend him? He saved their lives. Hell, the whole city, from Genus and his savagery. And they were gonna expel him for it?

"What a load of bs." Ryou shouted.

He looked at himself in the mirror. He had progressed a long way since coming to U.A.

From passing the entrance exam and meeting Midoriya, Uraraka, and Iida for the first time.

From facing defeat from Genus for the first time.

From slowly gaining a group of friends who accepted him the way he was.

He met Sunny, who turned out to be Genus's daughter, but was nothing like him at all, and they became great friends...and then more.

And then there was the Sports Festival which he won, to his surprise, and claimed his first victory against the public, showing them he could be a hero.

And shortly after that, he met Kamen Rider Decade, who taught him about being a Kamen Rider, and helped him learn valuable skills.

He faced the final exam, and even though it ended on a slightly bad note, he took on All Might himself.

And he went to the camp where he trained with the Wild Wild Pussycats, and helped Sunny gain her true potential, and even held his own against a few members of the League of Villains.

And finally, he survived being held hostage by the entire League, including Genus, and beat him in a one on one match to the death.

Yes, he had come a long way since before he got into U.A. a long while ago.

"Haha...I can't believe it...I DO want to be a hero. I kept telling myself I just wanted to do things my way, become a Vigilante, and listen to no one...but that changed...I want to go back to U.A. badly...build myself up to become a Pro-Hero...and...and...be with all my friends."

Ryou got into his bed, and took a look inside his backpack. To his surprise, the Ridewatches he collected weren't just in there, but Genus's Ridewatches as well. And...there was note in the bag. It was from All Might.

Ryou,

I wrote this in a hurry, but please bear with us during the aftermath. We need to win the public's trust in you, and prove that you are still a hero. I'll do my best to fight for you.

Everything will be alright, because I am here.

All Might

Ryou wiped his eyes after reading that.

"All Might does care..." He sniffled. He remembered when All Might was suspicious and shady of Ryou being a Kamen Rider, and now he was admired by the former number one hero.

"Thank you." Ryou said softly, clutching the note tightly.

He rolled over, clutching onto his Zi-O Ridewatch, as he started to doze off.

"Thank you...All Might...for giving me hope."