Reveals and Revelations. Past and Present intersect!
"We fucked up, dear god Orpheus we fucked up!" The Alchemist said as he began to walk back and forth, Orpheus rubbed his forehead while Jefferson held his head in his hands as Asuka rubbed his back.
"Fear not my friend, all is not as bad as it seems-" Orpheus said, trying to comfort his friend's worry. Though his efforts seemed to have the opposite effect.
"Not as bad as it seems! Orpheus, there's a teenage boy out there with no knowledge of the supernatural whose blood and body holds the potential to turn any low rank spirit or monster into something akin to a god!" The Alchemist said before gesturing to their surroundings "And in case you've forgotten, we're in Japan!"
"OK, it is as bad as it looks" Orpheus said defeated "However, it only means we must take a more active role! Isn't that right Jefferson?"
Orpheus turned to Jefferson to see he was still in the middle of his freak out over releasing he had a teenage daughter he was never told about.
"I think he's going to need some time to process things for a while" Asuka said with concern for Jefferson clear on her face, she turned to Orpheus and Al "If you like, I'll send some of my bat familiars to keep an eye out for the kid"
Orpheus bowed his head "That would be greatly appreciated miss Himura, for I fear it will not be till day time until we will be able to speak-" Orpheus was interrupted as his phone began to ring, the ring tone being the one he hadn't connected to someone in his contacts "-terrible sorry, I won't be a moment"
Orpheus left the room as he answered the call, before rushing back in and putting the call on speaker. Everyone paying attention looked confused but Orpheus placed a figure to his lips to signal everyone to keep quiet "Hello Mr Midoriya, how can I help you?"
"Dr Orpheus, sorry to call you at this late hour but could we meet up again at the park we first met. Something's happened after I follow those instructions you gave me" Izuku's voice came through the speaker, capturing the attention of the entire room.
"Fear not, for whatever ills you know the Order of the Triad will be there to help" Dr Orpheus said, trying to ignore the suspicious glare the reincarnation of Dracula was giving him "We'll be there in a few minutes"
"You purposefully gave the kid, who just became the most delicious dish and super power up to all monsters, instructions on awakening his inner power" Asuka glared at Orpheus as she said that, her crimson eyes promising pain as she spoke.
"To be fair, we didn't think the kid would blow the lid to that extreme" The Alchemist said in defence before turning around to the front door after Asuka turned her glare to him "Anyway, no time like the present! Let's go help a young man through magic puberty"
The second the Alchemist walked outside a bat flew over and landed on his head, he turned his eyes to look up and for a moment his eyes and those of the animal met.
"My bat familiars will scout ahead while those on you two will help me make sure your both alright, Jeff's going through enough already without his friends dying on him" Asuka's voice came through the bat, the Alchemist turned to see Orpheus leaving the house and doing his best to keep as much dignity as he could with a bat on his head.
"Orpheus, that woman scares me" Alchemist said as they made their way to the park.
"Worry not my friend, Ms Himura seems genuine in her desire to help Jefferson and us by extension" Orpheus looked around before he whispered "Though, fear is a natural response to meeting the reincarnation of Dracula"
When they reached the park, they saw Izuku sitting on one of the benches with his two Medabots. The two magic heroes stopped as Asuka's bat familiars moved from their heads and into their clothes, much to the discomfort of the two.
"Act naturally, and don't think of the bats" Orpheus said quietly as he tried not to make an odd faces.
"Easier said than done, Orpheus" Al said as he tried not to think of the bat staying put on his upper back.
"I know, that's why I was saying it to myself" Orpheus said as they walked towards the boy and his robots "Young Midoriya, we came as fast as we could, is everything alright?"
Izuku turned to the two magic heroes and got up from his seat before bowing his head "Well, I'm not sure yet. I have a lot of stuff to ask you" Izuku paused and began looking around "Where is… Jefferson?"
Orpheus and Alchemist stopped dead in their tracks and shared a look "Our friend is dealing with a, family emergency. And won't be available for some time"
"I, see" Izuku said, sounding suspicious of their lack of a third member "So, what is exactly did that meditation do to me?"
Orpheus looked around nervously "We have much to explain young Midoriya, and I fear here may not be safe. Come, we'll explain everything at a safe-" Dr Orpheus stopped as he saw the two female designed Medabots besides Izuku pointed their arms at Orpheus and Al "-location"
"Your really think we'd let Izuku be taken by two sketchy men in the middle of the night" the one designed wearing a japanese school uniform said as it's eyes began to glow red.
"Instead, there is an already prepared area for us to have this meeting in private. Merely follow us and we'll take you there" the one designed to look like a nurse said, it's eyes growing red like the other one.
"Look, kid. I understand how this looks, and in any other circumstances you'd be right to be cautious, but your in serious danger and you need to come with us now before every monster on the continent comes looking to eat you" Al stepped forward pass Orpheus and walked straight into an invisible wall "Huh?"
"Eaten by monsters you say, a rather dire situation indeed"
Orpheus and Al turned around to see a giant of a man towering over them, for a moment they thought it was Brock until they saw the man's hair.
"All Might!?" Dr Orpheus said, being caught flat footed, he did his best to regain his balance "I-It's an honor to meet your sir, may I have an autograph for my daughter?"
"Maybe later, but for now" to Orpheus and Al, All Might seemed to have grown larger as they felt his piercing gaze on them "What's this about one of my students at risk of being eaten by monsters?
"Uh, well, you see-"
"They fucked up"
Al's attempt to explain things were cut off before they could begin by a female voice, looking up at a nearby tree a bat flew out and transformed into energy before changing into a humanoid form.
Roxana stood up from a crunching position and stood straight as she raised one hand "Yo"
"Language!" Brass and Base said at one at the new arrival.
Roxana raised an eyebrow "Seriously?" she looked around the area and shrugged "Alright, guess swear words should be left out of polite conversation"
"Uh, Roxana, what are you doing here?" Al asked moments before the bats hidden in his and Orpheus clothes to fly in front of Roxana.
""That is something I would very like to know young lady"" the two bats glowed as Asuka's voice came through them ""Why on Earth are you out here at this time of night, much less here?!""
"Was bored" Roxana said blankly as she pointed at Orpheus and Al "So, I had some familiars follow those two to see what they were doing and figure they could use some help"
Roxana turned to look at Izuku, her eyes studying him to take in every detail she could of the young man with her left eye changing colour from a crimson red to a burning gold before returning to normal, with Izuku not sure how to feel regarding the mysterious girl examining him.
"Besides, a teenage boy and girl meeting in the middle of the night sounds a lot less suspicious then that boy meeting two older men" Roxana smiled a little as she said that.
Without warning, Brass and Base transformed. Their bodies expanding to become taller and leaner. Before they just reached above Izuku's waist but now stood slightly higher then him, surprising everyone.
""No, that's just as bad!""
Roxana raised an eyebrow "I'm getting a lot of overprotective siblings vibe from you two"
"Ahem!" All Might faked caughted to get everyone's attention "Miss, may I ask what your connection to these two men is?"
"Well, you see-" Orpheus tried to explain but was cut off by Roxana.
"I'm their Blacula Hunting friend's love child he had with the reincarnation of Dracula"
The wind seemed to have grown still at her words, no one said anything for a long moment before All Might turned to Orpheus and Al whom nodded to confirm Roxana's story.
"OK, that raises further questions. But let's put those aside for the moment and focus on the matter at hand" All Might place a hand on Orpheus and Al's shoulder "Namely, what did you do?
The gathered group sat down at one of the picnic benches in the park, Orpheus sat on one side with Al and Roxana while Izuku and All Might stood across from them with Brass and Base flanking them.
"So, your mysterious Master assigned your team with a vague mission in Japan and after getting vision about a torch being passed on from person to person it led you to Young Midoriya, when you met him you were convinced he was a anthropomorphic Philosopher's Stone" All Might said slowly, not detecting any lie in their body language or eyes "And the Meditations instructions you gave him?"
"Something to help balance his energy, we had no idea it would lead to such a-" Orpheus winced "Explosive awakening"
"Their telling the truth" Base said, her arms still outstretched ready form barriers to protect them and entrap the three strangers across from them.
"Wait, what do you mean explosive?" Izuku asked, troubled at the phrased use to describe his 'awakening' whatever that meant.
"Well, think of your inner energy like a can that has been shaken. It's ready to burst if shaken enough or if the can gets damaged" Al explained, use hand movement to emphasized him shaking a tin can "The Meditation was meant to relieve the pressure with a chance of a little energy coming to the top, possible resulting in levitation or glowing"
Izuku nodded along "So, what happened?"
Al and Orpheus winced as if they were physically struck, Roxana on the other hand leaned forward as she waited to see what their answer would be.
"Have you ever seen that episode of the Simpsons, the one where Bart put Homer into a Coma after shaking a beer can?" All Might's eyes widened slightly as Izuku shook his head "Everyone was expecting some of the stuff to spray Homer in the face and not, blowing the roof off their house with an explosion"
"When you tapped into that inner energy, it released a wave of power across the whole of Japan at minimal" Roxana said, continuing for Al and looking at Izuku as she explained things "Thing about that energy is it's the same stuff mortals on the cusp of transcending into a good natured higher being has, and it's catnip for every manner of monster out there. Not helped that whatever monster eats you would get a massive power boost, like being able to pretend being a god big"
That particular piece of info alarmed Izuku "Monsters really do what to eat me!"
"Fraid so, though your aren't in any immediate danger yet. My mum has pretty much claimed the local area as her turf so most are wary of coming into it" Roxana shrugged before she stood up from the bench "So, you got some time before any serious movers and shakers think about coming after you. In the meantime, we should be able to keep any foolhardy monsters from coming after you"
"And how do we know we can trust you?" All Might asked, being more wary of his surroundings as a result "You've admitted that through your own actions young Midoriya will be targeted by all manner of monsters, how exactly intend to deal with that?"
"Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day" Orpheus said, placing a hand over his chest "teach a man to fish and he'll never go hungry again. We'll teach Young Midoriya how to handle the mythical power coursing through his being!" Orpheus outstretched his hand and stood up to emphasize what he was saying "And while we'll teach him, we shall protect him for all who go bump in the night"
Izuku and All Might looked uncomfortable with the idea, Roxana raised her hand before turning her head to Al and Orpheus "Hey, it's alright if I join him in these magic lessons? Mom won't teach me much and it'll help Izuku having a study buddy"
Brass and Base heads sharply turned to Roxana as she said that ""No!""
Roxana smirked "Yeah, definitely getting overprotective sister vibes from you two" she placed one hand over her chest and raise the other up "I swear, that as a interracial Dhampir, I won't try to suck Izuku dry"
Brass and Base pointed their weapons at Roxana, their faces lighting up with red eyes and bright blushes. Without missing a beat Izuku put on hand on each of their arms and talked them down from firing.
Roxana, for her part, looked at the two Medabots in astonishment. Her mouth opened and closed a few times before pointing at the two Medabots "They blushed, they actually blushed, I thought Medabots blushing was a myth!"
Izuku sighed "Look, is there a way to undo this. You know, reseal the tin?"
Al shook his head "Sorry kid, no can do. The thing is like Pandora's box, once it's opened closing it will do nothing good. Even if it was possible, then there's a chance the next person who gets that 'torch'" Al used air quotes once he said the word torch "will explode the second they get it, or the person after that and definitely the 13 holder would explode!"
Izuku and All Might shared a look "We'll need to discuss this privately, give us a moment" All Might and Izuku walked away from the three magic users and two Medabots, who stayed behind to keep and eye on them.
"So, you drink blood?" Orpheus turned to Roxana, whose attention remained fixed on the two Medabots.
"Huh?" she turned to Orpheus after being broken out of her thoughts "Yeah, mum and me get out blood from the Blood Banks. And before you ask, we don't take the fresh blood" Roxana tapped her chin as she thought of the best example to explain things to them "You know how food has two dates on them, best before and use by dates?"
"Ack, don't take to me about those things. The amount of times those things were improperly labelled or had a date missing has bitten me in the ass more times then I can count" Al said, unpleasant memories involving alchemic rituals and food coming to the forefront of his mind.
"Yeah, well, the blood banks used by dates are vampire best by dates. They get less biohazard material to deal with and we get a steady supply of safe blood, win win" Roxana reached into her pocket and took out a flake and power a red liquid into her mouth, it didn't take much to deduce it was blood.
"And how did you get this blood?" Orpheus asked, his years in the Moonlit World and his short time with Doctor Venture making him skeptical at the seemingly straightforward setup.
"Buy it, it's going to be trashed anyway and there are people in the disposing chain that would be more than happy to look the other way if a couple dozen gallons of blood goes missing regularly"
All Might and Izuku returned slowly after, both with a strong resolve on their faces.
After setting some rules, they agreed to the magic training.
Walking back to the Himura Residence was a long and slow walk, with Asuka's familiars being awfully quiet as the group returned to their base of operations. On the way back they spotted a few animals being chased by her bats, likely being the local Yokai wanting to search for the source of the energy.
When they got back, Jefferson was waiting for them. Specifically, for Roxana.
"Roxana, can we talk for a minute?" Jefferson asked, feeling awkward about the whole situation.
Roxana nodded, Orpheus and Al shared a look before giving the man a pat on the shoulders before walking into the house "We'll be here if you need us"
Jefferson and Roxana stood and silence before Jefferson spoke after taking a deep breath "Look, Roxana. I'm not sure what you think of me, but I just want you to know that I want to have a healthy relationship between us. I know you aren't just going to accept me being your dad after not being a part of your life until now, and honestly I never even thought of myself having a family in recent years" Jefferson rubbed the back of his neck "But still, you deserve better and I want to give you better. I guess what I'm saying is, can we have a connection?"
Roxana hummed for a moment "Sure, nothing ventured nothing gained"
Jefferson smiled "Thanks sweetie, I mean Roxana"
"Call me Roxy. Also, I'm attending the magic lesson Orpheus and Al are going to give that cutie you three fucked over" Roxana walked into the house and into the grasp of her less than pleased mother.
As for Jefferson, a feeling born from an instinct he never knew he possessed awakened within him.
'Cutie?'
With Izuku…
Izuku was walking back to his apartment of being walked back with All Might and meeting up with Cubix, who had camped on top of a building to have a sniper position at the park, along with Base and Brass who had both returned to their normal forms.
As Brass and Base shared a conversation with Cubix, namely on the mysterious girl who would corrupt Izuku, Izuku attempted to open the door only to find it locked.
Before he could get out his keys the door swung open with a disheveled Inko gesturing for them to get in, inside Izuku saw two men and a woman with himself recognizing two of them.
"Uncle Malcom, Aunt Sheila, what's going on?" Izuku asked confused, he'd normally be happy seeing his family from the states but their unannounced arrival and their grim expression told him something was wrong.
"Izuku, sweetie, something bad has happened" Sheila, Dr Mrs The Monarch, looked at Inko who gave her a nod "There's being an information leak, people know Irene Venture is still alive"
Izuku paled "Who knows?"
It was his own mother that revealed the scope of the situtation.
"Everyone"
