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𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗽𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀

"This is surprising! I didn't expect these guys to be the Four. Hmmm... I see, they're in high school, huh? I remember those carefree days... Oh? This redhead has stud earrings! Maybe I should... take 'em off..."
Instinctively, I jolted up and sprung my legs back, kicking someone on the jaw.
"Oof... You sure kick hard..." the guy said.
"My bad, it was self-defence," I replied, putting my guard down. I looked around to find myself in a hospital next to my friends who were out except Haru. "Where's Haru?" I abruptly asked.
"Haru? Oh! You mean the green hair guy. He stepped out for exercise. Recovered as if he had auto healer!" the guy explained.

I sighed and sat down on the white sheets on the bed. My memory was hazy, my head was hurting, my vision was blurring and spinning and my body felt like shit. On top of all this, a weird person is standing in front of me acting as if we were long lost family. "So, who are you?" I asked.
"Wow, you sure are forward. It's surprising you don't know me. I'm pretty famous round here," he says to me.
"I don't really care whether you're famous or not. I want answers," I said, pressuring him.

"Very well... I'll give you and your friends answers," he tells me, looking and Shiina and Yusuke waking up now. "For those who don't know I am the man, myth and legend, Makoto Nishimura!" Makoto does a weird pose while saying his name which causes us to cringe a little.
"Fell flat, huh? I guess it was a little boring... whatever." Makoto said, hands behind his head.
"Back to the question, who even are you?" Haru panted, taking out his earphones.

"I'm Makoto Nishimura and I'm what some people call an Apocalypse Hunter," Makoto explains. "We are an association with supernatural abilities and help fight against apocalypses across Japan. I'm a Captain of a squad of Apocalypse Hunters meaning I'm one of the strongest."
"So what does the strongest want with us?" Shiina curiously asked.
"Good question. Simply, I wanna recruit you in my crew!" Makoto demanded.

We all were in shock by the request. We had just got these powers a few hours ago and we were already scouted?! "We are in need of more horsepower, and plus don't you want to protect your families from impending danger?" he persuaded, forces us all to consider our decision.
"I'm down." Haru quickly says. At this point, an uproar is caused. I look down at my right hand with a square mark central of my hand. I clench my fist. Maybe I did want to do this. I wanted to be strong to protect those I care for but was too scared to express those feelings.

But if this guy taught me how to properly slay these apocalyptic monsters, and how to become stronger, I could protect Japan from peril. "I want to get stronger. If I do this, will this apply?" I asked, determination filling my face.
"Of course. The more experience, the stronger you are. I'll teach you well." Makoto replied, with a smirk on his face.

"Fine... I guess I can't be left behind..." Shiina reluctantly said.
"I won't be outshone by anyone!" Yusuke exclaimed.
"Under me, I will teach you everything you need to know about hunting like us. You will meet many others like you, so don't feel lonely." Makoto teased. "This won't be an easy road at all. You misfits prepared for this?"
"YES!" we said in unison. Makoto burst out laughing, then lead us out of the hospital. This was our chance to fight back against this crisis haunting our city. I will gain better power, I will protect everyone and everything. If Makoto is my way in to a new future, I will take that path. There is a new horizon ready to be crossed, and I will come out from my comfort zone into the light of dawn.