One Punch Simulator

The Heroes Uniting

A/N: Trigger warning for suicide attempt. There is no gore involved but I'll let you know anyway. Also, I posted some fanart for this story on my deviantart iHateFridays, as well as all my other social media. :D

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Umeji Kizuguchi's world was falling apart. His leader, his guidance, his goddess Osoro Shidesu had been killed. She had trusted him as her right hand-man, but he had honestly been counting on her return. He couldn't lead without her. But instead she was dead, never to return.

And it wasn't just Osoro. The rest of Umeji's group had been slaughtered as well. He had left them for a few moments to go to the bathroom, their usual spot as always, but when he returned, his friends had been turned into bloody corpses. It had happened so quickly, so effortlessly.

It was a cruel irony. Before meeting Osoro, the boys had been planning a suicide pact. In a twisted way, they got their wish in the end.

Umeji couldn't describe his feelings. He had failed as a leader, and as a friend. Thanks to him, all of his friends had been taken from him. He was completely alone in the world.

He was tempted to join them. Dying would take away all of his suffering. He would never have to worry about being bullied again. He would never have to feel lonely ever again.

But another part of him remembered Osoro. She was strong and courageous, never running away from a battle. She took down anyone who challenged her. Would she call him a coward if she knew he wanted to die?

Umeji didn't know what to do anymore. He slumped down near his old spot, right outside the incinerator. He buried his face into his knees. He had never felt so lonely.

What would Osoro do if she were me? Umeji thought, staring at his hands.

She would fight back, his conscience replied.

Yeah, but that's because she was strong and powerful, Umeji thought. I'm nothing compared to her...

She would want you to fight back in any way you can, his conscience said. She didn't make you her right hand man for no reason.

Umeji clenched his fist. That's right... I'm Osoro Shidesu's right hand man. I have to fight back, for her sake. For my friends' sake.

He stood up, digging his hands into his pockets, weapon on back. His delinquent scowl returned, frightening anyone that came near him. He refused to be a pushover, a mockery, a boy that other students took pity on. He was strong. He was a man.

He walked through the school, seeing the Student Council ahead. They observed him with blank slates.

I don't need 'em, Umeji thought. I'm gonna figure this out by myself.

That's right. He had to get the justice his friends deserved.

"Mr. Kizuguchi," Megami spoke, observing him as he walked by.

"What do you want?" he growled, glaring up at her.

"I'm aware that you were in a... gang with Ms Shidesu," Megami replied. "And that Ms Shidesu and her gang were killed."

"You tryin' to taunt me or some shit?" Umeji hissed.

"You want justice for their deaths, don't you?" Megami asked.

"What do you think, dumbass?" Umeji spat.

"You can join a new hero group I'm forming," Megami replied. "In this group we are-"

"I don't need your damn help," Umeji growled, walking away. "Like in all of Hell would I ever accept help from a fucking hero, especially you. I'm gonna figure this out by myself."