Guardian of Heartland City / Male Reader x Yu-Gi-Oh ZEXAL

Chapter 6: Aftermath

Amid the chaotic aftermath of Mr. K's unintentional release of the Crashbug virus, the city's flashing lights painted a surreal image. A perplexed Mr. K stood in front of a now present Police Officer. Nearby, Yuma, Caswell, and Tori rallied around him, determined to prevent their teacher from facing undue consequences.

Mr. K's voice wavered as he attempted to explain the situation to the stern officer.

Mr K: "Officer, you have to understand, I didn't mean for any of this to happen. It was a simple accident."

Yuma chimed in, his voice earnest and sincere

Yuma: "Yeah, officer, Mr. K is telling the truth. He's not a criminal. He's our teacher, and he'd never do anything to intentionally hurt anyone."

Caswell and Tori nodded in agreement, adding their voices to the chorus of support for Mr. K.

Caswell: "We know him, officer. He's a good person. He just got carried away," Caswell pleaded.

However, the police officer remained unmoved, his gaze unyielding. He shook his head and proceeded to handcuff Mr. K, dismissing the teens' pleas with a dismissive wave

Officer ???: "Kids, you don't understand the gravity of the situation. This isn't a game. He caused massive disruption and endangered lives."

Desperation fueled their efforts as Yuma, Caswell, and Tori attempted to intervene, their voices growing more frantic. But just as the situation seemed dire, a sudden metallic thud echoed through the tense air. All heads turned in unison, and their eyes widened as they saw HIRO perched on the roof of the police vehicle.

The trio's shock was palpable, but a sense of relief washed over them as HIRO's presence assured them that help had arrived. Mr. K's confusion deepened, and he remained silent, uncertain of the vigilante's identity and intentions. The police officer's reaction was unexpected, as he approached HIRO and greeted him casually.

HIRO: "Hey Dale, how's your night been so far?" 

HIRO's words were laced with an unexpected familiarity, and the police officer, apparently named Dale, responded with an easy grin, 

Officer Dale: "Not too busy tonight, me and the boys just tryin' to wrap up the issues with that whole 'Crashbug virus' thing."

The tension that had gripped the scene seemed to dissipate in an instant. The abrupt shift from confrontation to trust left the teens and Mr. K bewildered. HIRO leapt down from the car, his demeanor relaxed, and launched into an explanation of the events that had transpired.

HIRO: "Dale, I assure you, Mr. K had no malicious intent. He was attempting to create that virtual crash bug in the sky, unaware of the potential consequences."

HIRO's words were measured and persuasive, and his presence seemed to lend an air of credibility to the situation. The police officer, Dale, appeared to consider HIRO's explanation. He finally addressed the group.

Officer Dale: "While what you say may be true, he'll still have to come down to the station and explain what he did and why."