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Helios Rising Heroes - A Place to Return To

ARCANA: The Chariot - Gast Adler Card Story

Akira: Hehe, kept y’all waiting, but I brought Gast! 

Roy: Gast-san! Welcome back! 

Chuck: We watched your “Buster's Match” battle. You were cool as ever, Gast-san! 

Gast: Haha, thanks guys. 

Gast: And, I’m sorry for worrying all of you….

Roy: No that--! See we might not know the full details…. but knowing you, we all knew there must’ve been some reason…! 

Gast: Even so. Doesn’t change the fact that I made you all worry. 

Roy: Hey now hey, let’s put all that aside–you’re finally back, so let’s have fun today. 

Chuck: Heck yeah. I’ve made reservations at a good spot, so we can drink and make some noise after lettin’ loose!

Akira: Heard ya hung out with Keith every night, ain’t that unfair. It’s our turn!

Gast: Was that hanging out….or training…..

Gast: —Nah, rather not sweat those details now. Alright, let’s go! 

Chuck: Yahoo~! So what do y’all wanna do? Should we go darts like usual? 

Roy: Let’s hit up all the spots we want to. That alright with you, Gast-san? 

Gast: Yeah, whatever you guys want is fine by me. 

Akira: YEAH! Let’s have some Voltage Max fun today!

Gast: ……..

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Akira: You’re on, Gast! I’ll show you my genius shot! 

Gast: Oop, still got a ways to go. 

Akira: Geh–!?

Roy: KICKASS STEAL! 

Chuck: Nah, Akira ain’t folding either! 

Gast: Still got it huh? 

Akira: Haven’t lost yet! Now we gettin’ REAL! 

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Gast: So much for not losing, eh? 

Akira: Fuck~~! Dude how’ve you only gotten better since last time? 

Gast: Haha, I’ve had a lotta chances to do it recently, so maybe I’ve improved from that.

Akira: The hell is with that, not fair! 

Roy: Don’t complain. Gast-san’s always been strong so this ain’t any sneak work. 

Chuck: Right right. Anyways, Gast-san, let’s do a round of this together!

Delinquent A: Hey, you promised it’d be us next! 

Delinquent B: No, I was first–no cutting the line!  

Gast: Hey hey, there’s only one of me so calm down guys. 

Gast: Look, I’ll take turns against all of you, so don’t cause a ruckus. 

Delinquents: Yes, Gast-san! 

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Roy: To Gast-san’s return~ Cheers–!

Gast: Haha, thanks everyone. That was fun. 

Roy: Just hearing you say that made planning today all worth it. Right, Chuck? 

Chuck: YEAH! Glad ya got the spirit. Issa good thing I chose to come here after all~

Roy: …..Hm? What do you mean by “chose to come here”?  

Woman: –Couldn’t help but eavesdrop, what exactly are you planning!?

Gast: !?

Chuck: H….huh? You’re…..

Woman: Huh, so you remember me. You’d been having such a good time with those friends of yours that I thought you’d forgotten my face. 

Chuck: ……….

Woman: You…. you were the one who hit on me, weren’t you? You asked me out, then cancelled on me last minute…..

Chuck: N-no….that was…..

Woman: I made time for you because you insisted!? But you said you had something important to do…..and it’s this? Isn’t this just some hangout!? 

Roy: O-oi, Chuck…..did you….

Akira: So you already had plans and just cancelled……

Delinquent A: Dude, you’re awful. 

Chuck: Well! To me it was important…… 

Woman: Hah????

Akira: Oi, Apologize. This is definitely your fault. 

Chuck: Eh—.....

Roy: No “eh”’s! Don’t you have shame. 

Chuck: L-look I got it…….

Woman: ………

Chuck: Sorry, it’s my bad for breaking my promise but…. to me, Gast is important so…..

Woman: ——!!

Delinquent A: Aah…..

Delinquent B: Totes stepped on a landmine there. 

Roy: Chuck….you…the way you said that…..

Woman: What are you….making fun of m—

Gast: —Wait, please. 

Akira: Gast…..?

Gast: ………..

Chuck: G-Gast-san?

Woman: ……So you’re the cause?

Gast: (S-scaryy…..) 

Gast: I’m sorry. Chuck’s caused you trouble….not saying you should forgive him, but it is what it is. 

Roy: Gast-san shouldn’t need to bow his head! Oi, Chuck! You’re the one who fucked up so take responsibility! 

Gast: No, indirectly, I was the cause, and I share the responsibility for my younger brothers’ mistakes. 

Gast: He’s not a bad guy at heart. He was probably just trying to be considerate of me. 

Gast: But it’s still true he caused you trouble…..and that it would probably hurt to see a scene like this after he broke his promise. 

Woman: ……….

Gast: For that, I’m really sorry. I’m prepared for any scoldings, and if it helps you calm down, you can hit me until you feel better. 

Chuck: Gast-san, that’s….!

Woman: ……Haah, that’s enough. 

Woman: You…you should be grateful to this person. And never show your face in front of me again.  

Chuck: Y-yeah…..I got it…. And um…. Really… I’m sorry…. 

Woman: …………

Akira: ….And she left, huh. 

Gast: Sigh~~~,  it somehow worked out. At least it didn’t turn into a blood bath……

Akira: You really stepped up….hehe, that was kinda cool♪

Gast: Haha, though I was pretty damn scared

Chuck: ….I’m…so sorry, Gast-san

Roy: You, seriously reflect on your actions

Gast: Yeah. This whole thing was 100% your fault. 

Gast: I know what you said earlier, but go find her tomorrow and apologize again. Right now you’re both a bit shaken, so show some proper sincerity. 

Chuck: Y-yes…..

Gast: And….you should be less frivolous. Don’t ever do something like that again. 

Gast: You hurt those you wrong….even if they forgive you, the fact that it happened never goes away. 

Gast: …..In the end, you alone have to bear the consequences of your actions. 

Gast: ………..

Akira: ………..

Chuck: …..Yes, I understand. I’m deeply, truly sorry. 

Gast: …..Alright then, that’s enough preaching. 

Akira: Yeah! Still got a ton of delicious lookin’ food in front of us, so let’s have some fun!♪

Roy: ……Guess I got no choice. Here, if Chuck’s reflected, let’s have a good time. 

Chuck: Y-yeah….leave it to me! 

Gast: ………..

Gast: (I really am…back, huh. Well, not everything got wrapped up tidy, but that’s just like us……)

Akira: Oi, what’s the man of the night doing staring blankly. Get over here, Gast! 

Gast: ….Yeah! But don’t get too wild!

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Helios Rising Heroes - Patience and Explosion

ARCANA: The High Priestess - Marion Blythe Card Story

Marion: —And, that’s a review of what we’ve covered so far. 

Ren & Gast: ……..

Marion: Gast….you’ve been neglecting your duties, haven’t you? 

Gast: Uu…..

Ren: ……….

Marion: And these are all basic questions… disappointing

Gast: Sorry….I didn’t think I’d get this rusty either. Things were starting to come back as I listened to you talk but…. 

Marion: Ah well. I’ll have to drill it in again, including the events that occurred during your absence. 

Gast: Y-yeah… Sigh~~......

Ren: ……Oi, no sighing. 

Marion: …….. >:(

Gast: Ah, shit……! 

Gast: Hh……..

[long pause]

Marion: Here. Next question set. Do it quickly. 

Gast: Huh?

Ren: ……….

Marion: What is it? 

Gast: Aah~ ….No, I thought for sure the whip was gonna come flying….

Marion: What are you talking about? Stop dilly-dallying and get on with it. Ren’s already started. 

Gast: Geh-! Not fair, Ren! 

Ren: What isn’t? You’re the one who’s distracted. 

Marion: He’s right. Less grumbling, more answering. You have 30 minutes…got it? 

Gast: Y–yeah! 

[In the training room]

Ren & Gast: [panting]

Marion: Combat training is alright….both your results aren’t bad. 

Gast: Just a passing grade…..strict as ever huh. The drill was harder than usual. 

Marion: That’s exactly why it’s only passing. Your movements have become more intentional, but you’ve got a long way to go. Keep working on it. 

Gast: Haha…saying it like that…… 

Ren: Oi….

Marion: ……… >:(

Gast: Marion, that’s not it! I’m not making excuses, just talking to myself….!

Marion: …..Looks like you still have enough energy to run your mouth huh. Then next time, I’ll add—

Ren & Gast: ………….

Marion: ……? Again, what is it? You’ve been looking at me weird. 

Gast: S, sorry….. Wasn’t intending to but....uh, Marion, are you feeling alright? 

Marion: Huh? 

Ren: Oi, Gast….

Gast: Ah, no! I’m not saying you’ve been weird or anything like that……! 

Marion: If you have something to say, just spit it out. It’s annoying. 

Gast: Uuh, how do I say this…. You’ve been able to control……no, that you can just feels weird…

Marion: ……….

Marion: (What’s up with him…. maybe he still hasn’t fully recovered?)

Marion: ……If you aren’t feeling well, say so from the start.  

Gast: ………….Eh?

Marion: That’s all for today, get some proper rest.

[Marion walks off]  

Gast: Wh-what was that…..?

Ren: No idea…..

[At Victor’s lab]

Marion: Their theoretical knowledge is a little shaky,  but the rest were passable. 

Victor: In terms of theoretical knowledge, Ren shouldn’t be an issue. Gast maybe just needs some time to refresh his memory. 

Victor: Since it seems to me he has a good grasp of what he studied at the Academy. 

Marion: …..Yeah, he was definitely distracted by other things. He couldn’t concentrate at all. 

Victor: Other things like?

Marion: That I don’t know. It’s why I thought maybe he hasn't fully recovered yet….. 

Victor: Hmm, just an example, but would it perhaps include things like….staring without saying a word…?

Marion: Huh? What is that, gross….. 

Marion: Hm?

Ren & Gast: ………….

Victor: They saw all that, Marion. 

Marion: You two, didn’t I tell you to go rest?

Gast: …..It really is weird. 

Marion: ……This is the second time already, but I’ll ask anyways. What is?

Gast: Your “Blood Rules”. 

Marion: Huh……? 

Gast: I’ve broken them a bunch of times already, but nothing happened….

Gast: I’ve already pushed your boundaries a lot. Isn’t that weird…..? 

Marion: ………..

Marion: …..I see. So you’re at least self-aware?

Gast: Eh? 

Ren: ……!

Marion [smirking]: Hmph….

Gast: Ma-marion….?

Marion [bringing out the whip]: Guess worrying you weren’t feeling well was too soft of me. 

Marion: Now I get it…...I shouldn’t have been spoiling you!

[whipping noises]

Gast: Eh, now!???

Ren: Why am I included…..!

Marion: It’s a collective responsibility, so get ready. 

Gast: W-wait wait. Control! Control, Marion! 

Marion: Make no mistake, I am in full control! 

Ren: Oi, Gast do something!

Gast: Don’t be absu–aGH–!

[Gast dodges a whip strike]

Marion: No running! Just accept your punishment! 

Gast: I’m sorry! It's my bad so—

Gast: (But, I’m glad we’re back to usual….)

Marion: Stop grinning like that! You haven’t reflected enough!

[whip strike]

Gast: Oww–!

[whip strike]

Ren: I had nothing to do with this….!

Victor: Oya oya…..they get along well, huh. 

Victor: ,,,,,Though, Marion, please refrain from starting scuffles in my lab. 

The Chariot - Gast

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Helios Rising Heroes - Rage or Silence

Masterlist:

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

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Helios Rising Heroes - Rage or Silence

Chapter 14:

Ren: I brought you some food. 

Cats: Meow, meeooww

Ren: What, there are more of you now?

Cats: Meoow ♪

Ren: Ah, hey, don’t lick so much….that tickles. 

Ren: I see, seems like everything worked out huh. 

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[Footstep sounds]

Asch: Alright, so that’s the clutch play. 

Gast: What are you doing?

Asch: As you can see, I’m inspecting the motorbike after it’s come back from repairs. 

Asch: I can’t just leave the maintenance to someone else for this.

Gast: Haha, you’re surprisingly diligent. 

Asch: Haah?

Gast: I see, so the bike’s just come back from repairs huh. 

Gast: …….Though in this case it might be more accurate to call it a modification than a repair. 

Asch: Do you ride too?

Gast: Yeah. Though, I don’t think I’m as intense about it as you? 

Gast: I used to find abandoned motorbikes, scrape together parts from all over the place, and work hard to restore them. 

Gast: Well, even if it looked like it was taking shape, the engine still sounded like a broken trumpet. 

Asch: Hah, sounds like something a delinquent would do.

Gast: Haha, it’s cuz I didn’t have money back then. 

Asch: If you’re free right now, join me for a tour. 

Gast: Eh….first sparring, now touring? That’s fine, but can I really ride on the back? 

Asch: Haah? Don’t get cocky, I’m lending this to you. 

Gast: Is that alright? Then, what will you ride? 

Asch: There’s a lot of others to choose from.

Asch: I’m lending you my beloved motorbike, you better follow me like your life depends on it. 

Gast: …..OK, I’ll try my best. 

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Asch: Hmph, so you actually managed to keep up. 

Gast: Somehow it worked out. I wanna praise myself too. 

Asch: Of course, it’s because my bikes are top tier. 

Gast: Haha, can't argue with that. 

Asch: So what happened to the delinquents after last time?

Gast: Eh?

Asch: You called out specifically to give me an update, right?

Gast: Aah….well, I was also curious about your motorbike. 

Gast: For now, the perpetrators of the case that was taken to the police were forced to turn themselves in. 

Gast: The guy who was in charge of the team also turned himself in as the main culprit. I don’t know what he’s thinking, but he’ll probably also receive punishment. 

Asch: Yeah, if you let that guy go, I wouldn’t forgive you. 

Gast: Haha……

Gast: Looks like I’ll be leaving the team to whichever member is most sensible. For now, my younger brothers are monitoring them for me, so there’s nothing to worry about. 

Gast: The bikers seem content with the apology, so it’s fine. 

Asch: I see. 

Gast: I caused you a great deal of trouble too. 

Asch: Oi, why are you acting like this is all over and done with?

Asch: There’s one thing that’s still been left unresolved, right?

Asch: You are the source of the rumor that you’ve returned to delinquency. You think I’ll just let that one slide?

Gast: That’s……

Asch: Even if it was just to settle things, you really committed and said you would come back. 

Gast: …………

Asch: I don't give a damn for whatever baggage you’ve got

Asch: I’ll accept that this issue has been resolved in a way this time.

Asch: But don’t half-ass things and let that get in the way of your work. 

Gast: …….Yeah, I got it. 

Gast: I know that very well.

Asch: ………..

Asch: Let’s head back soon. This time I’ll make sure you can’t keep up. 

Gast: ……… Yeah, I’ll chase you with all I've got.

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TL Note:

Sorry this took so long! Life caught up to me, had the translation finished for a good long while but I couldn't find the motivation to upload and format it. Figured it at least deserved this for the rerun, though. Just trying to get back into the habit of squeezing tling/uploading into my free time again.

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Helios Rising Heroes - Rage or Silence

Chapter 13:

Delinquent Leader: Eh….

Asch: ……..

Street Delinquent B: Woooaaah, holy shit!!

Street Delinquent A: Hell yeah!! Now we can really let those bikers taste pain!

Biker A: Tch, shit……

Biker B: With that Gast Adler on board….things don’t look too good….

Delinquent Leader: I appreciate it, but is this really okay? Heroes are our—

Gast: You sure used a hero’s name a lot, can’t complain ‘bout that now. 

Delinquent Leader: O-of course, I’m grateful you came at this time. 

Asch: Hmph……

Gast: Guys, I’m in charge of this team from now on. I’ll be countin’ on ya. 

Delinquents: YEAAAHH!!!

Gast: With that, you have to follow my orders. If you don’t….you know the consequences, right?

Street Delinquent B: Y-yes!

Gast: Good. 

Gast: Okay, first of all, let’s make peace with these bikers. 

Bikers: Wh–....

Delinquent Leader: H-hold it, wait–! We’re here because we have to drive these bikers outta here! 

Street Delinquent A: Yeah….! For the sake of the city, we need to get them out!

Gast: Shut it. 

Delinquents: H……

Gast: I told you to follow my orders, right?

Delinquents: …………

Delinquent Leader: No, that’s too much! We can’t just let these bikers run wild! We need to get rid of them straight away!

Gast: It’s not them who should leave. It’s you. 

Delinquent Leader: ….Eh

Gast: You declared a bone to pick with bikers in order to unite the delinquents, even though there was no need for this dispute to happen in the first place, didn’t you? 

Delinquent Leader: N-no that’s…….

Gast: Then let me ask you this: Are these guys really aggressive? Are they committing theft? Are they dangerous people? 

Biker A: Why the hell would we commit theft? We just need territory and a place to modify our motorbikes. 

Biker B: Then these guys started attacking us, calling us a criminal gang. 

Delinquent Leader: Tsk…..

Gast: You were planning to use this conflict to gain status around here, weren’t you?

Street Delinquent A: If that’s true, were we being manipulated this whole time…..?

Street Delinquent B: Is there no actual point in fighting these bikers……..?

Gast: You offered me a place in charge of the group, but assumed I wouldn’t take it on because I’m a hero, just so you could use my name, right?

Delinquent Leader: I-it’s true that I used you! But it’s also true that I admire you! I want to be just like you—

Gast: I only came here to stop it. 

Delinquent Leader: Eh….

Gast: That’s it. Sorry. 

Delinquent Leader: Shit….!

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Asch: Oi, where the fuck do you think you’re going?

Delinquent Leader: …….!

Asch: You gotta make up for all this. I ain’t letting you get away with it. 

Delinquent Leader: Hh……..

Gast: We did a terrible thing to you bikers. We’ll apologize properly later. 

Gast: So, can we just make peace here?

Biker A: …..If you say so. 

Biker A: Okay, let’s make peace. 

Gast: Thanks. 

Gast: So, this marks the end of this conflict! Got it!?

Delinquents: YEAH!!

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Chapter 12:

Chuck: [They seem to have gathered more allies, so if a fight breaks out now, there’ll be more than just injuries.]

Gast: Alright, thanks for letting me know. 

Chuck: [Are you planning to stop it…? Then we’ll join you too.]

Gast: Don’t worry, I’ve got a plan to stop it.  

Asch: ………..

Gast: Well, I’ll let you know once it’s settled. Tell Roy I can manage. 

Chuck: [Alright…..!] 

Gast: ……….

Asch: Oi, head downstairs as soon as you’ve changed.

Gast: Eh?

Asch: Let’s use my motorbike. It’ll be quicker that way. 

Gast: ……!

Gast: Thanks. That helps a ton…

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Asch: Do you really have a plan?*

Gast: …….Yeah.

Gast: Well, it’s a method I didn’t really wanna resort to.  

Asch: ……?

Gast: But thanks to you, I’ve made up my mind. 

Gast: They’ve used my name enough. I’m going to make sure they get what they deserve. 

Asch: Hmm, that’s the spirit. Hold on tight!

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Biker A: This ends today. Losers leave this town. 

Street Delinquent A: I’ll make sure you guys never walk outside again. 

Biker B: You guys, let’s go!

Bikers: YEAAHH—!

Delinquent Leader: We’ll kick these shits out! 

Delinquents: YEAAHH—!

Delinquent Leader: Hm…..?

Biker A: That engine sound…no way!

Asch: Hmph, just in time. 

Biker B: Asch-san…..!

Delinquent Leader: Asch Albright…..

Biker A: Asch-san, please don’t stop! We can’t let them keep doing what they want….!

Asch: Don’t get the wrong idea. I’m not here to stop you, I’m just here to deliver him. 

Gast: ……….

Biker B: ……..Gast Adler. 

Street Delinquent A: It’s Gast-san! Gast-san is here!!!

Street Delinquent B: Woah!

Delinquent Leader: ……..Gast-san, why are you here?

Gast: You said you wanted me to take charge of this team, right?

Delinquent Leader: ……Yes. 

Gast: I’m accepting that offer. 

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1. *I just need everyone to know the voices from inside their helmets are muffled and its the funniest thing in the world to read with voices.

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Helios Rising Heroes - Rage or Silence

Chapter 11:

Gast: Why are we sparring….?

Asch: Because you’re indecisive. 

Gast: Like I said—! Why sparring, of all things!?

Asch: Stop whining and get your ass in gear. 

Gast: ………..

Asch: Take this, HAH—!

[Asch hits Gast]

Gast: Gh….not holding back, huh…..

Asch: This delinquent shit has got me pissed. I’m taking it all out on you. 

[more blows]

Gast: How ‘m I supposed to reason with that…..

Asch: Then give me all you’ve fucking got! 

[Asch hits Gast hard]

Gast: Ugh—...

Asch: Tch, you didn’t dodge just now. What are you planning?

Gast: I’m not…..

Asch: You don’t think I’m letting you go if you sandbag your way through this, do you?

Gast: …………..

Asch: I don’t like it. It pisses me off when I see people with the power to do something who just STAND there without doing anything!

[Gast takes Asch’s hit]

Gast: Gh……

Asch: Especially for indecisive bastards like you!

[Gast hits Asch]

Gast: Agh–.....

Asch: Hmph. Thought you’d finally wanted to fight a little, but is this all you got? 

Asch: If this is all you’re made of, I don’t get why those lackeys of yours adore you so much.  

Gast: Ugh–... they have nothing to do with this…..

Asch: Haah?

Gast: I’m telling you, it has nothing to do with me…..!

[Gast hits Asch hard]

Asch: Ugh…..

Gast: Hh!

[Gast hits Asch hard]

Asch: Agh–......

Gast: I was quiet, and just listened, and you went on and on as you liked ….! What the fuck would you know!? 

Gast: “Just standing there not doing anything”? I’ve done EVERYTHING I CAN!!

Asch: Hgkk—Tch…..

Gast: But it won’t stop…and I don’t have any right to stop it…..

Gast: Get off the fucking high horse, how dare you just command me to stop it…..

Asch: …………

Asch: That attack wasn’t bad. Feels like fighting a delinquent alright. 

Asch: You say you have no right to stop it? Hah, not like I’ve got that right either. 

Asch: I’m no different from any of you—bikers, delinquents. I don’t have the right to talk down to anyone. 

Asch: But, look where we’re at now?

Asch: We’re heroes, aren’t we?

Gast: …………

Asch: Think about what you should do. 

Gast: ………..

[Gast’s phone rings]

Asch: It’s a phone call. Answer it. 

Gast: ….Yeah.

[Gast picks up] 

Gast: Hello. 

Chuck: [Gast-san, we’re in big trouble! It looks like the bikers are raiding a delinquent’s base!]

Gast: What….!?

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Chapter 10:

Billy: Eeh, that’s all? No way~~

Jay: Asch, what are you going to do?

Asch: Obviously, just ask the guy directly. That’ll get the facts straight to you. 

Asch: This patrol is over now, right? Let’s head back to the tower first. 

Jay: Ah, wait, Asch—!

Gray: Gast-kun…..I wonder if he’ll be okay….? 

Billy: Mmhmm……

Billy: ……It’s up to Aniki now, huh?

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[Phone ringing]

Chuck: [Hello, Gast-san.]

Gast: Yeah, what’s up?

Chuck: [About what you asked me to do last time….I tried to persuade them to stop picking fights with the bikers through a mutual friend, but it seems they didn’t listen.]

Gast: I see. Sorry for putting that on ya.

Chuck: [What the…! We can’t just stand by while they use your name!]

Chuck: [I want to get involved and settle things once and for all.]

Gast: Haha, thank you for that. 

Gast: But if you guys get involved, it might escalate the conflict and drag Red South into it. So leave this one to me. 

Chuck: [But the reason this rumor started in the first place was because you rushed in to solve our problems.]

Chuck: [No matter how much time passes, we still always depend on you……..]

Gast: That’s not it. 

Chuck: [But—]

Gast: I told you it’s not like that. 

Gast: I get involved in your troubles because I want to. So don’t sweat it. 

Chuck: [Gast-san….!]

Gast: Oh yeah, you checked out the bikers, didn’t you?

Chuck: [I did, but I haven’t heard of them actually doing anything bad~. No, well, maybe it’s bad to drive motorcycles in a group like that.]

Gast: What about bike theft?

Chuck: [They’re not involved in any crimes. They’re just happy to ride their motorbikes around.]

Gast: I see. Thank you. If you find anything else, please let me know. 

Chuck: [Yup! Got it!]

Gast: Sighs….so that’s what it is….

Gast: (I know it would’ve been better to nip this in the bud, but…)

Gast: (.....Is that the only way to stop it?)

[Footsteps running]

Asch: Oi, shithead!

Gast: ……Asch.

Gast: What’s with that? Something bothering you?

Asch: Shit, don’t lie to me. 

Gast: …….About what?

Asch: You said you had nothing to do with the delinquent conflicts, right?

Gast: Yeah.

Asch: Then why the hell are those thugs still spitting your name?

Gast: Wh–wait a minute. It’s like I said before, they’re only using the name!

Asch: That's exactly what’s weird.

Asch: Why is the name of a guy who retired years ago suddenly popping up now?

Gast: That’s…..

Asch: There’s no smoke without fire. Why are there rumors you’ve gone back to delinquency? Do you really have no idea what’s going on?

Asch: Even if it was just a case of them using your name without your permission, you can’t let this go any further. 

Gast: ………….

Asch: Oi, say something. 

Gast: …………

Asch: Tch, shutting up the instant things don’t go your way. I don’t like that. 

Asch: …..Lend me that mug of yours for a sec. 

Gast: Eh….?

Asch: In the training room. Follow me. 

Gast: W-wait a second. What the hell is—

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Chapter 9:

Asch: Besides, motorbikes aren’t things you ride in groups. 

Asch: It feels good to shake off all that’s weighing you down and head straight on. 

Biker A: I feel that. We got on these motorbikes to escape far away, but in the end, we couldn’t find a place to belong. 

Biker B: That’s right. We just hung out with people who happened to be going the same way, and before I knew it, we’d become a team. 

Asch: ………….

Biker A: That’s why, we  just follow Asch-san’s lead. 

Asch: Not possible for you guys. You can’t keep up with me. 

Biker B: No, I’ll definitely catch up. I’m a biker after all! 

Asch: …..Hmph, suit yourselves. 

[Phone dings]

Biker A: Hm? ….This is?

Biker B: What’s up?

Biker A: Look at this message. 

Biker B: Wh……

Asch: ?

Biker B: Sorry, Asch-san! We have to get going now. 

Asch: Where the hell are you going in such a hurry?

Biker A: Please don’t ask…..!

[Bikers run off]

Asch: Huh?

Jay: Oi, Asch. 

Asch: Now you guys, huh. Patrol isn’t over yet. 

Jay: I got a call from a friend at the police department. I thought I should tell the whole team, so I met up with the rookies first. 

Asch: What is it?

Jay: Apparently some delinquents mistook a civilian’s motorbike for a biker’s and trashed it. 

Jay: Moreover, the owner was injured while trying to protect it. 

Asch: ….What?

Billy: The perpetrators are on the run. Seems like they’re going to make some arrests soon. 

Asch: Tch……

Jay: The police have requested that we monitor their movements. 

Gray: That kind of….

Asch: Oi, you shitty brat. Have you been sniffing around this time too?

Billy: Yes, sniffing around is my job!

Billy: I was also curious about this incident, so I decided to look into it—when did the dispute start, what happened, etc. 

Billy: One interesting thing was that a certain person’s name came up frequently.

Billy: Well, for me to go any further will require a fee—

Asch: Gast Adler, huh. 

Billy: Ooh, so you've heard?

Asch: ………….

Gray: Gast-kun….why…?

Billy: Rumor has it that he’s returned to delinquency, that he’s in charge, and a whole lot of other interesting information!

Gray: Is it some kind of mistake? Gast-kun….he doesn’t strike me as a delinquent….he’s kind, even to me…..

Jay: That’s true. I’d heard he was a former delinquent when he first entered, but since I’ve met him, he’s only been caring and didn’t come off as the rebellious type at all. 

Billy: Right~, right~

Billy: If you want, Asch-paisen, I can look into the nitty gritty of it?

Asch: Nah, after hearing this much, your services ain’t that useful.

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Chapter 8: 

Street Delinquent A: Eh…….

Asch: Who do you think I am!? I can wipe you off the face of this earth!

Street Delinquent A: Hii…….

Street Delinquent B: S-shit……! If Gast-san were here, we wouldn’t lose to you!

Asch: …………

Biker A: Sorry, Asch-san. 

Asch: Huh? What for?

Biker A: You got involved in our conflict….and recently, your own beloved ride was trashed because of it. 

Biker B: As a biker, it hurt to see such a cool bike get damaged. 

Asch: Hah, that’s stupid. I’ll just tune it up even better than before, so there’s no problem. 

Asch: Was getting tired of the sound too. I’m gonna have everything replaced, starting with the muffler. 

Biker A: Eh, the muffler…!?

Asch: Off-the-shelf products are getting kinda old, so I ordered something custom. 

Biker B: So cool…..

Biker A: About that actually, you used to ride Star Drags, which were limited edition, didn’t you?

Biker B: I think it was a reproduction model, and it was so popular only a couple people got to buy it. 

Asch: Ah, that one. I had that one reissued by the manufacturer. 

Biker A: Wait, Asch recreated that motorbike!?

Asch: Of course, I’m not gonna drive a used one. 

Biker B: W-wow—.....The motorbike I’ve wanted for so long is…..

Asch: Hmph, don’t measure it by your ordinary standards. 

Biker A: You really are the coolest, Asch-san! 

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Gray: ……….

Billy: What’s up, Gray? Creeping around an alleyway like this. 

Gray: Ah, no, it’s…..nothing too important…..

Billy: Wow! Asch-paisen’s getting his ego inflated by those bikers. 

Billy: Is something bothering you?

Gray: !!No,... it’s, nothing much….

Billy: Really? Can you look me in the eyes and say that again~?

Gray: Uuuh…. I can’t really see your eyes that well….

Billy: Wow! What shall I do~!

Gray: Fufu….thank you, Billy-kun…

Gray: It just, kind of reminded me of my time at the Academy….

Gray: Surrounded by his underlings, he’d act so high and mighty...... 

Billy: I see…..

Gray: ………..

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Biker A: Oh yeah! On our next rally, you should come lead us!

Biker B: That’s great! I want to race behind you, Asch! 

Asch: Aren’t you guys getting ahead of yourselves? I have no intention of hanging out with you lot. 

Biker A: Eh……

Asch: It’s the same deal now. I didn’t help because I wanted to, I just did my job. 

Asch: If you cause trouble to the citizens, it’ll be your asses on the line next. Remember that. 

Bikers: Y-yes…..

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Billy: Was he like that during the Academy too?

Gray: ……..I don’t know. 

Gray: No…..maybe, it’s a little different….?

Billy: Looks like the bikers are listening to Asch-paisen and trying not to cause any trouble for the citizens. 

Gray: ……….

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Chapter 7: 

Ren: That cat doesn’t like people. He lost his home because it was overrun by noisy delinquents. 

Gast: I-is that so? ….Sorry for causing so much trouble. 

Gast: But, just like you guys, they’ve got no other place to be. Can you cut them some slack?

Cat: HISS—!

Gast: Ouch….!?

Ren: He’ll scratch you too.

Gast: Wish you’d said that sooner….cat reflexes sure are quick.

Gast: That aside, Ren, you found this cat hotspot too huh. 

Ren: Chanced it on the way to Chinatown. 

Gast: Chinatown?

Ren: I’ll say it before you can, I know it’s in the other direction. 

Gast: N-no, that’s not what I was gonna say, but…..

Ren: Were you talking to the delinquents?

Gast: Eh?

Ren: Saw you go into that derelict building earlier. Isn’t that a gathering place for delinquents? 

Gast: ……Yeah, I was gonna talk to them, but I didn’t have anything to say—no, I didn’t have the right to intervene…….

Ren: Why are you acting so guilty? They were just using your name, right? 

Gast: Well, that’s true, but…... 

Ren: ?

Gast: I have some things I need to attend to, so I’ll head back first. 

Cat: Meow

Gast: …..Sorry, to you guys too. 

[Gast walks off]

Ren: ……? What’s his deal?

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Street Delinquent C: Just seeing us freaked the hell outta him!

Street Delinquent D: Hahaha, seriously! Lameasses. 

Asch: (Tch, there’s even more delinquents. These guys are getting too cocky.)

???: You got the balls to pull that off, ya punk!

???: Fine! Bring it on! 

Asch: (Fuckin’ hell…..)

Street Delinquent B: Shut the fuck up! You’re too goddamn loud! 

Biker B: Is that  street trash talking? Since when has this place turned into a dump? 

Asch: Oi, you bastards starting up a ruckus again?

Biker A: Asch-san….!?

Street Delinquent A: You….!

Asch: Aren’t you guys the bastards that wrecked my motorbike? How dare you show your face in front of me? 

Street Delinquent A: Who the hell would be scared of a threat like that! You’re a hero anyways, can’t lay a hand on us citizens!

Street Delinquent B: That’s right! We’re citizens!

Asch: Did I fucking stutter? 

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Chapter 6: 

Gast: Heard a couple things. That a lot of you guys were originally from Red South, and that you’re now picking fights with biker gangs. 

Delinquent Leader: Yes, we were originally from Red South, but we were just a buncha strays that lost their homes and ended up here. 

Delinquent Leader: But recently, Green East’s also been rising in sector ranking, so it’s gettin’ tougher and tougher to live out here. 

Delinquent Leader: Can we really just stand by and watch our homes get taken from us again….?

Delinquent Leader: Around that time, a rumor started up that Gast Adler, who all of us had looked up to, was returning as a delinquent.  

Gast: …….I’m long retired. 

Delinquent Leader: Funny, I’d heard you personally drove the Grizzly Brothers out of Red South.*

Gast: ………….

Delinquent Leader: I’ve heard your name come up when you were mediating disputes, but this was the first time I’d heard of you personally beating someone up. 

Gast: That’s just a rumor, right? Don’t get ahead of yourselves. 

Delinquent Leader: Honestly, it didn’t really matter to us whether it was true or not. 

Delinquent Leader: Your return lit a fire in our morale again, so we decided to protect our place in the world, just like you did. Where we were once divided, we banded together. 

Delinquent Leader: As of right now though, it’s just a messy mob. I’m in charge of managing us, but I don’t know how long I can maintain it. 

Delinquent Leader: We need to protect this place from the bikers…..

Gast: That I don’t get. These bikers you’re picking fights with aren’t that aggressive, are they?

Delinquent Leader: Is that from your time? Nowadays, they don’t just make lots of noise, they’re also active in turf wars and involved in theft. 

Delinquent Leader: Moreover, it seems like lately they’ve been supporting heroes. 

Gast: ……Huh? Who are you talking about? 

Delinquent Leader: Asch Albright. They flatter and use him, though he doesn’t even seem to realize it. 

Gast: Asch?

Delinquent Leader: That’s why, I’d like you to be the one to lead this team. 

Gast: Wh……

Delinquent Leader: If you haven’t returned, please take this opportunity! If you can stand behind us, the team will unite stronger than ever before! 

Gast: Don’t fuck with me. Why should I have to pull your asses together?

Gast: Honestly, I don’t care what you guys do, and I have no reason to stop you. 

Gast: ….Just stop using other people’s names to start fights. 

Gast: That’s all I wanted to say. 

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Gast: Sigh….what the hell even is this……

Gast: No reason to stop, huh…..

Gast: What am I even talking about….

Cat: Meow

Gast: …..A cat?

Cats (in unison): Meoooow Meeeoww Meowww

Gast: Woah, that's a lot!?

Gast: I see, so this is a cat hotspot huh… Ren would be happy to know that. 

Gast: What, you want me to pet you? Alrigh—

Ren: Don’t do that. He’ll bite. 

Cat: HISS—!

Gast: Uwoah…..! Wai–, Ren!?

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TL Note:

1. *This is a reference to the Other Side Heroes: Goodbye Event

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Chapter 5: 

Ren: …….Hey, I brought some food.

Cat: Meow~♪

Ren: You seem to be in a good mood today. Did something good happen? 

Cat: Meow

Ren: I see…..now that I think about it, I haven’t heard any motorbike noises. 

Ren: I hope it stays quiet around here…..

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[Gast walks off]

Ren: Hm? What’s he doing here? 

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Street Delinquent A: I can’t believe that was a hero’s motorbike…..no way.

Street Delinquent B: What should we do? Fighting a hero would be dangerous, right? 

Delinquent Leader: Don’t tie yourself in knots over it. It’s the bikers stirring up trouble that are the problem. 

Street Delinquent A: Right? It’s all their fault. 

Street Delinquent B: Yeah. We ain’t done nothin’ wrong. 

Gast: Oi, I’m comin’ in. 

Street Delinquent A: Who is it?

Street Delinquent A: Wait, Gast-san…..!?

Street Delinquent B: No fucking way, it’s Gast-san!!

Gast: Huh, guess ya did know me. 

Street Delinquent A: Of course! We all respect you to the highest degree! 

Street Delinquent B: I got into this because I admired you! Seven Three Bangs knocked everyone outta the water! 

Gast: I see. 

Street Delinquent A: That aside, why are you here today? 

Gast: I’d like to have a word with your leader. Can you put me through to him?

Street Delinquent A: Ooh, so that story was true after all? 

Street Delinquent B: Amazing! I made the right choice joining this team. 

Gast: ………..

Delinquent Leader: Yo, I’m the one in charge of this area. 

Gast: Huh? I don’t recognize you, have you only hung around Green East? 

Delinquent Leader: No, I was originally from Red South too. I led a group called the South Dead Boys. 

Gast: Never heard of it. 

Delinquent Leader: I see….. So you had something to tell me, right? 

Gast: Yeah. 

Delinquent Leader: You guys head out for a bit. I’m gonna talk to him alone. 

Delinquents: Ayt. 

Gast: I don’t mind if they listen in. 

Delinquent Leader: Nah, it’s just a precaution. So, what’s up? 

Gast: Little birdie told me that some guys ‘round here have been using my name. If that’s true, I can’t just let it slide. 

Delinquent Leader: …..Seems like we’ve caused some trouble. 

Gast: So it is you guys starting fights on other’s names. 

Delinquent Leader: That’s a misunderstanding, that’s not it. 

Gast: So, what is it then?

Delinquent Leader: Gast-san, how much do you know about the current state of things ‘round here?

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Happy Birthday Marion!

i was on time on twitter but alas i'm plagued with the inability to remember I Have Accounts On Other Platforms

open more for the bonus comic; its marigast again because i'm unfortunately consistent.

"Why'd you pick that pose?"

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I’ve seen alot of ur stuff on twitter lol I think ur mrgs is really cute I looove them also ur tls are a life saver thanksso much for ur hard work sendinf lots of love 💖💖💖!!!

augh, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! i love them and i hope they bring you as much joy as they do me <3 i also recognize ur fic from ao3 hehe >:0 i love it so so much

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can't believe i have to say this on here but please, PLEASE tag spoilers for newly released helios stories under some kind of #helios spoiler tag, use a read more, or something. this is what tags are for. if you're using the main fandom tag, the responsibility lies on you to make sure you're not ruining others experience of the story for others. be considerate to those who haven't gotten to read the story yet. thanks.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY @cuiizhu🌹❤️