//------------------------------// // Week 1 Saturday: A grasping reveal // Story: Assassination Club // by Tythen //------------------------------// Author's Note: Spoiler alert once again, Nagisa reveals his past (aka parts of Assassination Classroom) to the rest to the five students. CHS Special Tutorship Club Message Board Hey, is everyone okay? - Fleetfoot I wish that yesterday was just a dream but I'm still shaking in reality - Soarin Oh Goddesses... It fucking hurts. Pardon my language - Thunderlane Pardoned. I understand the pain is too unbearable to suppress - Flash Sentry You know what? I think we should all visit him, we owe him aplenty - Fleetfoot I was going to get the chance to have a weekend class with him, but now he's in hospital. So you know what? I'll visit the teach either way, if not you guys - Thunderlane Sure, I'm happy to - Soarin Actually, there's something else... We also need to understand the situation and the entire story - Fluttershy You mean about the tentacles? - Soarin More than that, we need to explain certain things to Thunderlane and the rest of us, and you too Fleetfoot. I know you were the most worried - Fluttershy ... Okay then, visiting hours are after lunch, so let's meet up there - Fleetfoot Things weren't quite the same for the five students of the Special Tutorship Club. It has been a long and stressful week for them. It's all because of their Tutor/Teacher. He was introduced to the school on Monday, started an extracurricular club on Tuesday, confessed about his past and trusted his students with special weapons on Wednesday, chased around a student literally during a home visit on Thursday, and Friday was when he got badly wounded from something that he knows greatly about. All of the five students made it on time, with Fleetfoot bringing a bouquet of Flowers. They only nodded at each other in greetings, then approached the receptionist desk. "Excuse me, madam?" Fluttershy asked, "we're here to see a patient that came in yesterday." "Name of the patient?" The receptionist asked, "Nagisa Shiota," Flash answered, "Yes," The receptionist punched a few keys in and found the teacher, "he's currently in right now. What affiliation do you have to him?" "He's our teacher, we're his students," Thunderlane replied, and all pulled out their Student IDs. "Ah, I was just about to ask for that, thanks for making my life easier." The receptionist smiled, "Canterlot High School huh? That's a really good coincidence. There's actually a very young nurse-in-training here that goes to the same school as you. Why don't I call her instead, you should probably recognise her!" "Sure thing, thanks, madam," Flash replied and the students slumped down on the chairs, waiting for their escort to come. All five students reflected on what had happened yesterday. The time speaking with the police, their desperate hugging from their parents and loved ones. For some specifics, Thunderlane had 'missed' time to hang out with his two buddies yesterday, and hasn't got back to them yet. They dreaded on what had happened and what's to come, until a white-skinned teenage girl with pink hair and nurse's clothes with a nurse hat tied in a hair bun. The Wonderbolts stood up in recognition of the girl. "Redheart!" Soarin and Fleetfoot said in unison. "Nurse Redheart in the hospital please." The young nurse spoke, "And good afternoon to you Soarin and Fleetfoot, and you too fellow classmates." "Nurse Redheart," Fluttershy stood up, "Is Mr Shiota okay?" "He's recovering well, I'm here to take you there. Follow me please, and make sure to keep sounds and voices to a minimum." Redheart instructed as she led the group to a lift. "His room is right here," Redheart guided the students to a nearby door on the third floor of the Hospital. "Thanks, Nurse," Soarin saluted as she knocked on the door, "Mr Shiota? You have some very caring guests to visit you! Is that okay?" Redheart asked, "... Sure, let them in." A familiar voice, muffled by the walls answered. "You've got 4 hours, so by all means, take your time." Redheart gestured as she opened the door. "Mr Shiota!!!" Fleetfoot rushed forward to see the blue-haired teacher calmly resting on the bed, a shoulder cast wrapped around his left arm, shoulder and half of torso. "Fleetfoot, everyone. How are you doing?" Nagisa laughed, Fleetfoot responded with a tight hug, a little tear dropped from her eye. "We should be asking you that!" Fleetfoot sobbed, "Don't worry," Nagisa put a shoulder on the girl, "I'm still alive and will be fine, I promise you that. Now uh... Is this violating any teacher-student relationships?" "Not in the hospital." Redheart chuckled, "emotional visitors are very common." "We should all be giving you a hug," Flash replied, joining in. And one by one, Soarin and Thunderlane did the same. Fluttershy was the last to join in the group hug, and they held it there for a warm and hearty ten seconds before breaking loose. "So how long have you to stay here?" Soarin asked, "Probably for a few weeks until I say I can be discharged. And believe me, all for just a single arm. Well, happy my right hand is dominant!" Nagisa laughed, "That's right," Fleetfoot passed the flower bouquet, "this is to say thank you so much for saving us, and as a means to help you get well soon." "Thank you very much." Nagisa took the flowers and gave a small sniff. "It smells lovely. Don't worry, I can still work if I so wish." "Now then," Fluttershy looked at Flash, then to the others. The others looked back and each other too, and nodded. "It's great to see that we are able to see you still alive and well, but now there are things that we should know too." Nagisa's smiled turned neutral as if he understood what they mean, "Nurse Redheart, is it okay if you can leave us be for the time being?" "Very well," Redheart replied as she exited the room, slowly closing the door. "I'm sure there's a lot of things you would like to talk about regarding yesterday." Nagisa started, "what you like to hear first?" "The man and his tentacles." Fleetfoot started, "you were so furious at him when he showed them, yet the weapons you gave us somehow are able to beat it back. I'd like to assume that these things are related to your late high school teacher, but I'd like to hear it from you." "Right on the nail Fleetfoot, except that we're in Junior High School." Nagisa nodded, "yes, these tentacles are well... Just some nasty experiment, and Korosensei? He was heavily dosed with that. These things are able to move via mental command of the host, and like other parts of the body, also uses up physical stamina along with mental stamina. Not only that, but these tentacles can also do more than just physical pain. It's able to morph into different utilities like for drilling, elemental conducting, all sorts of things that superheroes could do. Downsides, it takes a lot of mental energy, and it gives you a couple of more weaknesses that you may not have normally. Our teacher used all that he got to help us, while at the same time our class and others had to kill him. This... This experiment was the entire reason for our beloved Korosensei to become an educator, the reason why he was going to destroy the Earth, the reason why he sacrificed so much to bring my class, the trash and castoffs of the entire Junior High School, back into the light, the reason why Kayano almost died... and... The reason on why he died, by the class' and especially, my own hands." "You what? You actually did it!?" Thunderlane gasped, Soarin and Fleetfoot covered their mouths in shock, Fluttershy looked away uncomfortably, while Flash bowed his head in silence. "Yes, we killed him, and he wanted us to kill him, that's what's been hidden from the media. All because of that incident, I made sure I kept the very weapons designed against him and others like him, as well as the rest of the former E-Class. This was preparation for the time where this dark and Goddess-Forsaken curse may resurface." "But then you brought those weapons to Equestria." Soarin continued, "So does that mean somewhere in Equestria, this experiment is continued?" "Yeah." Nagisa growled, looking away in disgust and shame, "A cure regarding his world-destroying condition came from Equestria, but how do you think they formulated it? Perhaps they've got samples of their own, even more so that there has been a tip and rumour, that the tentacles were spotted in the Land of Freedom. That's what me... And the rest of E-Class swore to find out, together. I guess my days of being an assassin were never over." "Sir..." Flash spoke, "So you really--" "Don't say it Flash!" Nagisa yelled in anger, "I am a teacher, and a teacher always! Yes, I did come to Equestria with a mission to seek out the source of the tentacles, and with my current profession as a teacher, I would settle down properly in Equestria and teach a school while I discover more about this case! But I tell you now, nothing means more to me than helping those who are discriminated, mocked, or rather, completely ignored or uncared for, that is and always will be, my main goal, even more than the mission. Like Korosensei said: Teacher First, Target (or in my case, Assassin) Second." "It sounds like a conflict of interest," Thunderlane noted, "I know. Ironic huh? Regardless, he still strives to be a teacher despite all odds, and that's what I want to follow too." Nagisa laughed, "I promise you and the entirety of Canterlot High School, I will devote everything I have to teach you and protecting you from harm, even if it means involving things regarding assassination." "Please stop sir," Fluttershy replied, "But--" "We understand." Soarin replied, "well, not the entire situation, but mostly regarding that you are a teacher through and through, and mashing your other professions with it. That's devotion at its finest." "You've been open to us for the entire week, even explaining things that you really shouldn't have," Fleetfoot added, "but you have a lot of trust and faith in us that we'd keep it a secret. You're a caring parent." "Teach, I'll admit it. You are a hundred times better than my actual parents when it comes to educating me, and it's not even just involving me in things I love. It's because like Fleetfoot said, you explain your reasons why, you put your trust in me, a trouble teen, and always see the potential within. If anything, I'd put my trust in you too." Thunderlane added, "Thank you, guys." Nagisa smiled, "thank you for letting me know that I'm a good teacher." "We should be thanking you." Flash replied, "no teacher has ever asked us whether we were alright except for the Principal and Vice-Principal. You took the initiative and courage to ask us whether we are alright, and you wanted to increase the club because you want to make sure those who sign up can have more than just clarity in their academics, but in their long-term lives." "So that's what Korosensei would feel like, seeing his students smile." Nagisa chuckled, a giant warm fuzzy feeling in his chest, stomach and heart. "I take it that you can keep your secrets right? This is big news. After all, wouldn't want a global intervention happening, and I'm serious." "Of course." Fluttershy held out her pinkie, "Pinkie Promise!" The other students followed suit. "Just now, you said the rest of E-Class." Soarin prompted, "forgive me asking, but is there anyone else we should look out for?" "Not going to disclose their names, but they do come in any occupation. There's an actress, two medical scientists, a professional baseball player..." "Baseball Player?" Flash interrupted, "By any chance, is it the Neighponese Pro-Pitcher Tomohito Sugino?" "Maybe I shouldn't have said anything," Nagisa gulped uncomfortably, "Has he made his name in Equestria?" "Big consensus calls him an 'underrated' player, but that doesn't ease the risk of danger when he's the biggest hero, role model, and source of baseball inspiration to my little brother. Certainly a small world, he always roots for the underdog players, even more for Sugino playing in the country where baseball was born." "Thanks, sir, that's all the questions we had." Thunderlane finished, "now there's another person who needs to speak up." The four students turned to Fluttershy, Nagisa winced, he knew what this was going to entail. "Fluttershy." Fleetfoot started, "you of all people know, that you were the one who charged straight towards that man when Mr Shiota told you not to and..." Fluttershy lowered her head in shame and blurted out in an interruption, "I'm so sorry Sensei." Fluttershy began to cry, "I had a really bad thing happen to me yesterday!" "I know." Nagisa sighed, "you've been hiding it ever since you came to school. You hid it quite well during school, but when we were at that alley after-school, it was completely blatant." "Thing is Fluttershy, what was going on there? What happened to you that you went suicidal?" Fleetfoot continued, "I understand what I have done, and I will tell." Fluttershy nodded, "what I experienced yesterday, was a nightmare regarding my Childhood." "A childhood nightmare? Surely it's not just dragons and snakes." "It's worse, it's a human and their words and actions." Fluttershy corrected. "This was a relapse of a past that I hoped would never come up, but it did. When I was young, my mother had shown me great kindness, and through her, she helped many who had been wronged, whether it was helping the elderly across the street, buying an ice-cream for a child after he/she dropped it, all sorts. That's what I wanted to follow her." "That's really sweet! Your mom is truly kind indeed." Nagisa complimented, "But one day, where I saw a man, yelling at and even physically harming a girl. I immediately knew that this woman was being wronged, regardless of the man's reasons. So I yelled at him to stop hurting, but he didn't. So I stood between them, and he yelled at me to keep my nose out of this, but I stood my ground against that man. Ignoring me, that man continued pulling this woman to someplace, and I tried to hold her back. This man, infuriated by my actions, punched me in the face. And yelling at me to get lost and... He swore at me." "What a cu- sorry." Thunderlane growled, "I didn't know what to do. I thought to run away from danger, but I couldn't let the woman go, she could suffer worse than I would. So I pushed the man in retaliation as hard as I can to break the grip, and he fell back, with a remark that what he was doing was an act of evil. The woman managed to get away from that ruckus, but that man became very angry, especially when I called his actions 'evil'. He grabbed me by the hair, and yelled threats and curses at me, saying that he'll sue me and press charges." "My Goddesses." Soarin gasped, "Then I was placed in court, I stood in the box, eyes all glaring at me, that same man yelling, 'challenging' and pointing at me, and only my mother was by my side to comfort me and reason back instead of yelling. I loved her even more." Fluttershy took a deep breath, her face flushed up with heat, and continued "A few weeks later, my mom went to work. And on that afternoon, some other men knocked on my door and said that... That..." Fluttershy teared up once more, "Mum lost her life in an accident." "I'm so sorry Fluttershy." Fleetfoot comforted, "I didn't even see my mum's dead body after that. I only just came to see her coffin, placed and buried in the graveyard. And after all that stress in protecting me... She had to die like this!!!" She burst into tears, "my mum and I suffered all these mean things, these attacks, these sneers! And all because of me, she had to die with a horrendous memory!" "Fluttershy, please come here..." Nagisa beckoned, "I was sad. I was filled with despair. I continued trying to help others, but regardless of whether they heard of the incident or not, they refused my help and swore at me. I especially remember an old lady, struggling with a heavy trolley, told me to die an excruciating death when I offered my assistance. I think that's why I began shying away from people, and looking and caring more for animals instead, because no one wanted and liked the kindness, even if it was a giant part of me." "..." Flash gripped his hands in anger. "Because of society rejecting a big part of me and my mother, I decided to throw in the towel as well. After all the humiliation, and then left alone in the dust, I wanted to commit suicide to join my mother wherever she is. It was until a letter was sent to me signed with the initials C.B.B. The letter contained almost every positive thing. This sender looked up a lot to my mother and knew all of her words and love on the letter, insisting me, no... Imploring and begging me to keep living and staying alive for her, to start anew. She also set my pet rabbit Angel, and this..." She pulled out a long golden needle shaped like a sword, with a large pink butterfly with crystal wings and golden trims nestled on its hilt. All gazed at the item with great interest and wonder. "That looks beautiful!" Fleetfoot gasped, "is that... Real Gold?" "That's a Neighponese Hairpin, and yes, actual gold. " Nagisa explained, "That needle resembles the famous Neighponese Sword known as a Katana, and that's a big and well-made butterfly there, golden outline and trim. The pink wings? Finely cut and crafted Pink Diamond. With all the materials and minerals used to make it, this hair accessory costs a massive fortune." Nagisa gazed "I've kept the letter and this as a memento ever since, to never give up being kind to anyone, animal or otherwise. So I ploughed through Kindergarten, and Junior School, making friends with animals and even with people too. Twilight, Rainbow, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie and Sunset? Those were the best of friends I had finally made." "I'm... Really sorry to hear all that has happened to you." Nagisa replied, "I'll admit that dark memories are hard for me to help you as a teacher." "What is with that man!?" Fleetfoot shrieked, "He's always right? Huh!?!?" "Being self-centred has reached unbelievable, cruel, and sickening levels." Flash spoke, "There had been a real-life story regarding a man who was responsible for crashing into a vehicle, harming a man, his wife, his teenage daughter, and their baby son very badly. A month later, the same man who caused the crash sued the family for causing him to have 'emotional imbalances and rages'." "Heh..." Thunderlane laughed, "These stories and real-life cases... And people thought I was the troubled kid, the worst of runts who cared about nothing but themselves... I swear I want to break something... If I can't break those numbskulls!!!" He flew into a rage, "These hypocritical assholes are beyond reasoning!!!" "What would you do, as a teacher Sir, if you found something that can be made better in the education system?" Flash asked, "Me? Well, I'd bring it up with my students, then with the teacher board. I don't challenge, but rather suggest, and have these ideas supported by the student body. Using direct commands like 'challenging' or 'protesting' is not in my book. Otherwise, I would never call myself a teacher. But there are exceptions..." "If only someone did you wrong, then you would retaliate ten-fold?" Fleetfoot asked, "Exactly, and not just by words, but by everything a human can do." Nagisa replied, "Fluttershy, I know you've got a hard life almost as hard as mine, so please allow me to help you be a better person in intelligence and wisdom, to all of you." "You've already promised me that sir..." Fluttershy wiped her tears and gave a warm smile, "I guess I never realised that I have a problematic concern myself. But that's okay, I've managed to avoid committing suicide, I can do it again, though probably tried once again yesterday... but not anymore. I remember that I have my best friends, I have all of you in the Special Tutorship Club, and especially you Sensei. You've protected us for the short amount of time you're here while all this time I've always inquired of you. You're more than a teacher, you're a friend just like all of us." "Kind as always Fluttershy." Nagisa nodded, "Perhaps you guys should go home now, and thanks for the flowers Fleetfoot." "It's a pleasure, Mr Shiota!" Fleetfoot winked, "One more thing..." "Yes?" "What you have done yesterday, with all the planning and quick-thinking, I almost forgot the weaknesses and movements of the tentacles. I have you to thank for that, well done Fleetfoot. Had you not been there, things would have been even worse. Thank you so much." "Yeah," Flash remembered, "then let me thank you too." "Same." Thunderlane smiled, "you saved our bacon." "Hey!" Soarin spoke up, "I was the one who carried you guys!" "Sorry about that pal." The boys laughed as they gave Soarin a pat on the shoulder. Fleetfoot, on the other hand, blushed at the teacher and student's praise and thanks. Looks like she can really explore things beyond soccer now. "Get well soon!" The students said in unison as they left the hospital room. "Ha ha..." Nagisa laughed, "these kids really have a bright future ahead of them. Perhaps I need to make sure they stay that way." "Mr Shiota?" Nurse Redheart came back in, "I see you've been satisfied by your visitors." "More than ever." Nagisa replied, "say Redheart, can I ask you something? Where can I get discharged?" "Sir," Redheart protested, "your arm hasn't healed up fully yet, and you want to go back to work? I understand you've got very caring students, but surely you have to look out for yourself!" "Then have a doctor watch over me!" "Not an option. Hospitals are always full of patients with not a lot of medical staff, we can't spare any doctors or nurses for personal patient monitoring." "Then... Why don't you monitor me?" Nagisa suggested, "you may be a nurse-in-training, but you are a CHS student!" "Hmm..." Redheart thought to herself, "An interesting proposition, we'll see what the higher-ups have to say. That reminds me, your hospital bill." "Wait... What?" Nagisa eyes drew back in fear, "Unfortunately, you are not signed up for any medical insurance due to not being an Equestrian Citizen, not to mention that you just recently came here. So uhh... We had to look into your bank account." "Oh brother, that's what I get for not applying for medical insurance overseas!" Nagisa sighed, "Well, it's a good lesson for you, as... Well... Here's the invoice..." Redheart gulped as she passed a paper to him. "WHAT!?!?" Nagisa roared in shock, "that's 90% of my total savings in the account!!!" "And we all know that teachers don't get paid a lot." Redheart added, "Sorry sir." "Waahh..." Tears rolled down Nagisa's face, "So this is what Korosensei and other school teachers had to deal with..." The revelation between students and teacher certainly eased both parties and their concerns. Filled with choices and decisions, they went back home once more to reflect on what had transpired for them, and what they were going to do. "Flash?" First called his brother, "Yeah?" Flash turned around, just finishing a prayer. "The match is starting, and he's the first to throw the pitch!!!" First tugged his brother towards the TV. "Okay okay..." Flash laughed as he joined his brother on the couch. On the screen, he saw the pitcher walk up to the mound, Flash could depict his short black spiky hair sticking out of his hat, his dark blue eyes, and his signature dual red wrist protectors. "Here it comes!" The announcer spoke, "The first pitch of the game is ready to be thrown, all by the courtesy of Seaddle Mariners' underdog pitcher, Tomohito Sugino!!" The crowd roared, while his little brother roared even louder. "Show em that curveball!" First cheered, The pitcher stretched a little, stomped on the mound, and setting up his position, nodded as a signal to be ready. The noise fell greatly, the batter readying his bat. With one wind up, the man threw the slickest of curveballs, steering neatly below the swinging bat, and into the catcher's mitt. The crowd roared in jubilant praises and cheers. "And there you have it!" The announcer rolled with excitement, "A wonderful strike! With none other than Sugino's signature curveballs!" "Yeah!!!" First jumped for joy at his sports hero, while Flash chuckled nervously at the crowd. To think this man had to be a close ally to his teacher in assassination, the E-Class must have some long history together, and a teacher who was against all odds and sacrificed much. How would it feel if he stepped in their shoes, taught by many things, including the art of killing, by the very same man that everyone had to kill? "Thunderlane!" Cloudchaser yelled at her friend's face. "What the heck happened yesterday!?" "Jeez, I thought me being sent to the hospital was pretty obvious to you." Thunderlane scratched his head, "Sorry, Cloudy's really agitated that you didn't reply, even though you were hurt," Flitter replied, "I know. Not my style right?" Thunderlane laughed, "But no, it was something dangerous, but I really don't think it's a good idea to explain it, just know that things got very painful." "Don't worry, we always care for you, you're our closest of friends!" Flitter smiled, "That's really warming to hear, but there's something I need to ask you guys." "What?" Cloudchaser asked, "Perhaps maybe we should... Shorten the times we hang out together." "What???" Flitter yelped, "You can't do that!" "I've been thinking a lot about what you guys talked about me with study and schoolwork last Thursday." Thunderlane brought up, "and although you meant it as a joke, It's going to grow into a big problem for me if I don't pay attention more to it." "Thunderlane..." Cloudchaser grasped his shoulders, "What happened to you on Thursday and on Friday? I've never seen you so... Serious and so... active." "A strong reminder of how important my life is now, and in the future." Thunderlane smiled again, "Don't worry, I'm still the same lazy troublesome Thunderlane that you always know. I'm just more... responsible is the word." "Well..." Flitter was about to protest until Thunderlane continued, "Listen. Just because I'm going to focus a little bit more on study, doesn't mean we won't be seeing each other but for school entirely, we'll always stick together. You guys have been supporting me ever since, and friends help one another. So well... all this is for both of you." "That's really thoughtful..." Cloudchaser sighed, "We? Helping you? That's really as sweet as you get. Well, I can say you certainly are changing, just... not in the way I'd expect it." "Don't be like that Cloudy." Flitter replied, hugging Thunderlane, "I think it's great that you're being more conscious of your studies. Say... Is the Neighponese teacher involved in this? If so, I really should apologise for dragging you out from the class that Thursday." "It's okay both of you." Thunderlane replied, "I still think it worked out for the better. After all, it may be a different story if had you NOT pulled me out." Suddenly, his teacher's words popped into his mind, and he had an idea. "You guys, I'm not sure whether you would need it or not, but I'd know a way that we can still be best buddies in school." "What is it?" Flitter asked, "Well... It's going to involve cutting lunchtime a bit!" Thunderlane added, "Oh no..." Cloudchaser replied, "You want us to--" "Study together and expand our circle of friendship?" Thunderlane interrupted with a cheeky smile "Hell yeah." Fluttershy ate her dinner, reflecting on the reactions and words of encouragement from what she took at the hospital. Explaining her nightmare, her past. She's never spoken it to anyone, not even her best friends. "Mr Shiota... what is he?" Fluttershy asked herself "What does he have that allowed me to put his trust in him? An assassin and teacher of all people? And to the others? Oh, that's right... I was half-responsible for his injuries because of my own personal plight. But even so, explaining it to everyone did get rid of a lot of despair in my chest, and I feel much lighter now. Oh mom..." A small buzz and ringtone notified her of a message. It appears that her dad is coming back at the end of the month. She smiled and began tapping a warm-heartening reply. Yes, it appears that most of her life was influenced by her mother, but what of her dad? He wasn't able to come to her funeral due to being overseas, but there has been a constant chain of texts and messages describing his grief and pain for not able to see his beloved partner pass on. Perhaps now's the time to begin strengthening the bond between father and daughter, or even create one if there was never one in the first place. It's going to take a lot of management, but it's something for the better not just for herself, but many others. After posting the text, a school email popped up on her phone. The sender? It was her Neighponese teacher. Reading his entry, it greatly interests her a lot. Yes, perhaps the path that the students and the teacher are walking on is dangerous, but through it did they learn lots of new things, and see the world from different angles and views.