Sup' you beautiful people! Hope you've had a fantastic day! Welcome back to The Esper of UA! Here's a new chapter!
Before we get to this, I just wanna say a big thanks to the continuous support this fanfiction is getting. I've actually been in talks with a friend to draw concept arts for this fanfiction, but I'll have to wait and see if he goes through with it.
On another note, I've changed a little something that happened in chapter 18 concerning a short-glance scene with Tatsumaki and Ochaco. It had to do with the both of them seemingly floating in the air at a corner somewhere in the cafeteria. I've decided to have that removed and replaced with something else since I feel that using a quirk in a cafeteria won't be allowed/permitted in UA.
Now then, let's jump right into this chapter!
Chapter 21: Big Troubles Ahead
Ochaco was worried, and it wasn't for herself. It was lunchtime, meaning students of the prestigious school were in the cafeteria having a good time. The brown haired girl was seated with Tenya Iida at her right and Izuku across her. It wasn't surprising then that she brought up the subject of a certain esper.
"Have anyone seen Tatsumaki? It doesn't look like she's here." Ochaco said concerned. She took a bowl of rice and used chopsticks to take a piece. It brightened her mood. "This rice is yummy! We get all kinds here, huh…"
"I haven't seen her either" Izuku replied depressingly. "I would've, but Tatsumaki suddenly left once the bell was heard…I guess she doesn't want to talk about what she's going through. I was made class president so suddenly. I'm really not sure I'm up to the task."
"Sure, you are." Ochaco said with a positive smile. "And we'll find Tatsumaki."
Tenya was impressed. "You'll be alright, Midoriya. I'm sure the both of you will find her." He said. "You've got the guts and judgement when it counts. That is why I voted for you, because I knew you have it in you to carry us through."
'So it was you!' Izuku thought.
"But didn't you want to be class president yourself, Iida?" Ochaco asked, turning to him. "You've got the look down with the glasses too."
'Uraraka's inadvertently blunt sometimes.' Izuku thought again.
Iida took a sip from his glass's juice. "Like I said, mere volition has nothing to do with one's actual suitability. I did nothing more than follow my own judgement on the matter."
"You're so proper, Iida." Izuku commented in surprised and astonishment.
"Yeah!" Ochaco agreed brightly. "You're always going on about honor and stuff! I might be wrong, but are you from an upper-crust family?!"
"Super-Crust?!" Izuku exclaimed, confused.
Tenya surprised them with a revelation, though with some slight reluctance at first. It turned out that he was part of a family which has been in heroics for generations. He was also the second son in the family and related to the Pro-Hero, Ingenium aka the Turbo Hero. The Pro Hero just so happened to be his older brother. Ochaco and Izuku were surprised by this, but fascinated and interested in it.
"He's a beloved Pro Hero who prizes the rules and guides the people." Tenya went on, saying. "And I aspire to be a hero like him one day. As such, I think it might be too soon for me to be in a leadership position. For now, Midoriya is the better man, and him becoming president is the right choice."
Izuku and Ochaco paused and just stared at him. Tenya had shown another good side of himself and they were impressed.
"I think that's the first time you've smiled, Iida." Ochaco pointed out.
"Eh?!" Tenya was taken aback. "Is that true?! I smile too! All the time!"
Everything else between those two became silently pleasant. Midoriya smiled as he watched his friends talk back and front to each other. He still remembered what Tenya had said before. It made him realize that there weren't that much difference between them.
Just then, the entire cafeteria became quiet. Izuku and his friends were surprised by it and turned to the cause of it. A certain esper had caught the attention of everyone, apparently.
"What could be - Tatsumaki?!" Izuku was surprised.
True to his eyes, the person who was the cause of the silence was the esper herself. She could feel the stares right on her as she tried to ignore them and went to get her lunch. The Pro Hero serving the lunch served her without a word before she went to a seat.
However, even then, the stares didn't end. Tatsumaki could hear the whispers and murmurs amongst the students. Even the table she went to eat was almost occupied by students glancing at her when she sat there and tried to eat her food.
'These people…don't they know it's shitty to stare?!' Tatsumaki angrily shouted in her head. 'I wanted to stay away from here, but…if I do that then it just makes me look weak! I can't let them get to me!'
"Hey, Tatsumaki! You're here!"
The esper recognized that voice, as well as felt the presence of the person next to her. Ochaco and Izuku were standing close by, with the other slightly uncomfortable with Tatsumaki's posture. The look on Tatsumaki's face kind of reminded him of when she fought All Might.
"Can we join in?" Ochaco asked.
Tatsumaki didn't say. She looked at the seat in front of her and saw no one was sitting there. Ochaco took it as a nice gesture and sat there. Izuku sat next to the brown hair girl and they put their respective trays on the table.
"So…uh…Tatsumaki, how are you feeling?" Izuku asked nervously.
Tatsumaki didn't answer. She began to eat her meal, which just so happened to be a bowl of delicious rice. Of course, Ochaco noticed it and became closely excited as she stared at it.
"Wow! You're eating rice too?! So am I!" Ochaco said and kept going on. "The cafeteria serves them right. It's probably because we have a good cook as a Pro Hero. Oh yeah, that reminds me what we were talking with Iida just now. By the way, he doesn't mind that we left him behind. He's always like –"
Tatsumaki tried to block Ochaco's voice out of her head. Unknown to the brown haired girl, she was angering the esper with each second passing. Izuku seemed to notice it as he then tried to politely tell on Ochaco to stop. Unfortunately, he was too late.
"Enough!" Tatsumaki cried out.
Everyone in the cafeteria became quiet again. Tatsumaki's voice had been so loud that it got everyone's attention. The esper didn't seem to care though; she was furious as she slammed her chopsticks to the table and broke them in the process.
"I don't need your pity! Leave me alone!" Tatsumaki yelled.
Ochaco was taken aback as her usual smile dropped. "Tatsumaki, I –"
"I don't want to hear it!" Tatsumaki yelled again. She then ran out of the table and went straight for the exit. "Just leave me alone!"
"Tatsumaki, wait!" Izuku shouted.
She ignored him and ran out. Ochaco was still shocked by the outburst, as she could only stare at where the esper ran off to. Students were already murmuring amongst themselves, but Izuku didn't care. He got out of his seat and said. "I'm going after her. She's…just under a lot of stress."
Ochaco nodded, uncertain if she should say something. Izuku then ran out of the cafeteria and went looking for the esper. However, the task wasn't as easy as the teenager would've hoped. The esper was out of sight with no way that he could use to trace her. But he didn't give up. He kept running from one place to another until he slammed into something hard.
"Ow…that hurt." He winced.
"Midoriya Izuku."
Izuku recognized that voice anywhere. Looking up, he saw Genos standing in front of him with a confused look on his face. The cyborg reached his hand out for Izuku to grab on to; fortunately, the teen accepted before he was then pulled back to his feet.
"Thanks, Genos." He said and dusted his butt. His mind then flashed back to what happened and he quickly jumped. "Tatsumaki! Have you seen her?"
Genos became quiet. He looked around him like he was inspecting the area. Not surprising, his behavior confused Izuku when the cyborg looked up and then said. "She's at the rooftop.."
"The rooftop?! That fast?!" Izuku was shocked.
"No time to explain. You should be going to her." Genos stated with an urgent voice.
Izuku was a little startled by Genos. Nonetheless, he obeyed and ran passed the cyborg. He was about to leave the hallway, but Genos suddenly called him. It got Izuku to stop and turn to him and make the only two people there to stare at each other.
"Be careful." Genos warned. "Tatsumaki has a good heart, but she holds her feelings to herself. You do not know this now. She has gone through some things that have made her the way she is. I wish you the best of luck with your encounter."
"Uh…thanks?"
Izuku ran off before a word could be said. Genos's statement was vague but it was something the young teenage boy didn't know if he should touch on. Nonetheless, his focus was on finding Tatsumaki and making sure she was alright.
And speaking of the esper, she was indeed at the rooftop. She could feel the wind blow blissfully against her as she frowned and looked forward at the sight of the city. It was just so beautiful, but not enough to calm Tatsumaki's depressed mind. With her elbows on the railing, she sighed and began to remember something that had early in the morning.
Though the time was 4am, it was still dark outside. Child Emperor was sitting in a rectangular room at a long time of the same shape. He was not the only one there, however; Tatsumaki, Genos and Zombieman sat at the long line of seats there, obviously far from one another.
"Um…shouldn't we all be closer?" Child Emperor asked nervously.
"And be close to him?!" Tatsumaki asked and pointed at Genos. "Heck, no! I never want to be close to that tin can! Also, what's with this place?! It looks like you're expecting more people!"
"Yes…but it's not the way you think." Child Emperor said and straightened himself. "One day I hope to gather a group of heroes and form a team called the Special Class Heroes or S Class heroes, for short."
"Whatever!" Tatsumaki crossed her arms over here chest and sat back.
"Genos." Child Emperor called. "If you want, you could join the team. It will give you the chance to get stronger. Your master can also join if he's willing."
"Hmm, I will consider it." Genos said with a thoughtful hand on his chin.
"And, Zombieman, you could try it." Child said with a smile. He was feeling good to know that he might get Genos on his group. "I know you have a couple of run-ins with the authorities, but I think I can get them to look the other way if you join us."
"I'll join." Zombieman smirked.
"Great!" Child Emperor exclaimed with a bright smile. "Now I can just need to get the Pro Hero Metal Bat to join in and we'll be –"
"Hey! Are you forgetting something?!" Tatsumaki yelled angrily. She slammed her hands on the table and glared at Child Emperor. "You called us here saying it was something very important! I hope this was not the important thing you wanted to say, 'Child Emperor'!"
"O-Oh, right." Child Emperor stuttered. He then sighed and said. "I know it seems like I forgot, but believe me when I say that this is important. You see, Psykos is on the move and we'll need to respond quickly."
"So…she's really alive." Tatsumaki said and tightened her fists in anger.
"Yes." Genos replied. "In my travels, I've come across monsters that've informed me about her movements and possible whereabouts. However, it would appear that she was one step ahead of me every time."
"That is why…" Child Emperor added with a serious face. "We can't do it alone. We need other heroes on our side. At first I thought we could fight her with our combined strength, but the battle with Garou proved otherwise."
"Hmph! I can take them on!" Tatsumaki proudly boosted. "Leave Garou and Psykos to me! I'll take them down on my own! You guys can just deal with the lackeys they have!"
Zombieman became angered and stood up. He then slammed his fists on the table and glared at the esper. "Do you really think this is just going to go the way you want it?! We're going up against a monster who knows possibly more than we know about ourselves!"
"Shut up! Don't forget who saved your life!" Tatsumaki yelled at Zombieman.
"Did you really save me?!" Zombieman became suspicious.
"What does that supposed to mean?" Tatsumaki asked, equally suspicious.
Zombieman stood straight. "Other than Child Emperor, you didn't save anyone! You just snapped and went about destroying anyone or anything in your sight! Genos and I just took the chance to escape before you killed us too! And guess what, we've all snapped at some point in our lives in her clutches! We just didn't have the psychic powers to break free!"
"Hold on, guys! Let's not start a fight!" Child Emperor said, trying to calm down the situation. "We're allies here! Psykos is the enemy!"
"Allies?" Tatsumaki's eyes moved to Child Emperor. She stood up and went for the door. "You three are the allies. I never agreed to join you guys. This meeting…was a waste of my time."
"Tatsumaki, wait!"
The esper ignored the young boy and left. Child Emperor was quick to land on his feet and run after her. This left Zombieman and Genos by themselves, with the former sitting down and letting out a sigh.
"Why did you do that?" Genos asked. "You know Tatsumaki is one of the few people who are compatible in a fight with Psykos."
"I know…I know." Zombieman said and sighed deeply.
Outside Child Emperor's hidden base, the young boy finally caught up to Tatsumaki. She was standing by herself, with the wind blowing nicely against her hair and skirt. The esper didn't seem to notice Child Emperor's presence until she turned to him.
"You know, as much as I hate to admit it, I think he was right." Tatsumaki said. "I barely remember what I did throughout that breakout. I remember saving you from getting shot, but…the rest is either blurry or just not there. Ironic, right? An esper is supposed to be superior in the battle of the minds and yet…I can't seem to unlock my memories of then."
"Perhaps it's for the best." Child Emperor replied. "Sometimes the body responds in some ways just to protect us."
"Hmph, I guess so." Tatsumaki said and looked to the sky. "Child Emperor, I want your honest thoughts, and don't lie to me, I'll know. This world is filled with people who claim to be heroes…Is there anyone of them who can stop me? In the off chance that I end up losing control of my quirk, is there someone out there that can stop me?"
Child Emperor became quiet and looked away. He did know such people that Tatsumaki would want to know. However, he felt uncertain to tell her because of his brotherly feelings to her. But the silence was getting grim, thus he answered.
"I won't say that they can stop you, but…in battle they are the most compatible against you."
Tatsumaki was instantly curious and interested to hear. She turned to Child Emperor and heard what he had to say.
"According to a combat analysis I've done over the years, there are only seven heroes with the quirk to face you in battle." He then began to name them. "The Knight Hero: Metal Knight, with his vast knowledge and arsenal of weapons he possesses that not even the world government knows about."
Tatsumaki didn't know about that hero, but he could guess it was a hero with a knight's theme.
Child Emperor continued. "The Dragon Hero, Ryukyu. Though she is very human, her ability to turn into a fierce dragon makes her a dragon level threat because of her enhance strength and immense durability."
Tatsumaki didn't recognize that name either. She was aware that quirks altered a person to adapt to the gift they have; however, she never thought it would be a full body transformation to an actual dragon.
Child Emperor added. "The Strong Hero, King. He dropped from the top ten due to his inactivity over the years. However, he is still a hero that's so deadly that monsters and villains alike would think twice not to anger him."
There was another name Tatsumaki didn't recognize. The fact that he was inactive was unexpected, as well as his reputation. Tatsumaki figured he must've been a really strong hero to have such an impact.
Child Emperor continued. "The Equipped Hero, Yoroi Musha. His vast knowledge as a veteran hero, added with the armor he possesses and equipment makes him a hero that can't be taken down easily."
Tatsumaki didn't find him anything interesting. He did sound really old.
Child Emperor mentioned the next one. "The Winged Hero: Hawks. He's very formidable when it comes to his speed – to the point that he can keep up with upcoming hero Flashy Flash. However, what sets him apart is not only his speed, but his flight, techniques and intelligence. As expected of the No. 4 ranked hero."
Tatsumaki wasn't so fond on thinking about this Pro Hero. He sounded annoying just from hearing about him.
"That brings me to the Bald Hero: Caped Baldy." Child Emperor said and explained. "Four years ago, he defeated Garou despite the odds. At that time, Garou had beaten a big number of heroes and was on the edge of bringing the age of fear to the world. Without a doubt, Caped Baldy earned the rank of No. 3."
Tatsumaki was intrigued by this. However, for some reason, she pictured her neighbor dressed in a silly hero suit.
"And then lastly The Symbol of Peace: All Might." Child Emperor stated. "With his quirk One for All and his strong conviction to stop evil, he's more than capable to push past his limits to bring peace to the world."
'So that old man can keep up with me?' Tatsumaki wondered, but somehow skeptical on the topic.
"But keep in mind that I did not rank them based on a scenario. Each of them has their own unique trait and is regarded very highly by society." Child Emperor explained.
"Then what about Aizawa-sensei?" Tatsumaki asked.
"Eraserhead is a professional hero in his own way. I kind of admire his attitude and seriousness in different situation. He's a focused hero who knows what is best for others. But…his quirk depends on what he sees. Anyone can obstruct his sight in one way or the other."
"Huh…so there's no one in UA besides All Might that –"
"Have you heard of the Big Three?" Child Emperor interrupted. When he saw Tatsumaki staring with a confused face, he continued. "I'm not surprised. You just started going to UA not too long ago."
"So what about them? They can't be any bigger than the heroes you just mentioned."
"You might be wrong about that." Child Emperor's expression became deeply serious. He surprised Tatsumaki with it, but got her full attention nonetheless. "You are not the only powerhouse in UA. Amongst the entire students in UA, there are three students who not only are the highest in UA but possibly the entire hero society."
With that, he then named them. "Tamaki Amajiki, Nejire Hado and Mirio Togata. These three are Japan's top three students, and individually they are compatible to fight you in a battle."
"You're joking, right?" Tatsumaki asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I wish I was, but…" Child Emperor paused. "when I was invited to UA to teach the third year students on almost impossible and dangerous scenarios, those three alone were able to clear them flawlessly. Their quirks, their growth and their very presence have been refined from years of painstaking hard work. "
"Hmph!" Tatsumaki snubbed and turned her head away. "I'll see for myself if I meet them. For now, they just sound like exaggerated teenagers who've been too overhyped by the public. I'll see you again, Dotei."
"Yes, we will." Child Emperor said. He didn't seem surprised by Tatsumaki's attitude since he had expected her response to be the way she put it.
'What now?' Tatsumaki sighed. It was the present again and she was still on the rooftop. 'Everyone probably hates me for what I did to that dumb cyborg. I don't regret it though, but…the attention is getting too much. In middle school, I just blended with the background. I never cared for what anyone said, but with the debt and that video coming out, I wonder if there's a point to keep going…I should probably get Fubuki and relocate to another country. Child Emperor could give us some new identities anywhere.'
With that, she put up a fake smile. "It's decided then. I hear Canada is wonderful at this time of the year."
"You…don't mean that, right?"
Tatsumaki was surprised. Her eyes widened and she turned to the source of the voice. Izuku was standing by the door with a look of bafflement on his face.
"Midoriya?" Tatsumaki questioned.
"You're not thinking about leaving, right?" Izuku asked. He was obviously worried and concerned for the esper. But when he didn't receive a response, he took a step forward. "Come on, Tatsumaki, this is your life we're talking about here."
"And what about my life do you know?"
Izuku was taken aback. He opened his mouth to say something, but then looked away. The statement Genos made came to mind and he felt hesitant.
"See, you know nothing." Tatsumaki said without reluctance. "I've tried my best to play along with this country's laws. I thought it'd be easy since I'll just by an average citizen, but it just isn't. I've been dragged to the least place I wanted to be, told to become the one thing I dislike and put in a spotlight I hate. There's no place for me in Japan."
"You're…wrong."
"What's that?"
Izuku pushed his head forward clutched his fist to his chest. "I said you're wrong! I may not know much about your life, but that doesn't mean that I wouldn't want to know! Tatsumaki, I know you don't like heroes, I know you don't want to go to UA, and I know you just want to be a normal person! But you shouldn't leave UA or Japan, because…because…" He took a deep voice and let out a loud voice. "IF YOU KEEP RUNNING NOW, YOU'LL ONLY KEEP RUNNING FOREVER! ARE YOU THAT KIND OF PERSON, TATSUMAKI?!"
Tatsumaki was surprised and astonished at the same time. She stared right at Izuku until she turned her back at him.
"You're kind of annoying, you know that?!" Tatsumaki asked rhetorically. Izuku was taken aback by it and stuttered to say something. "But…" She interrupted. "I can't be looking out for myself. I have my sister. You won't understand that since you're an only child."
Izuku frowned. "Yeah…I guess I wouldn't understand. Sorry." He bowed his head.
Few seconds passed, and nothing was said. A minute then passed and again there wasn't a word. Izuku couldn't find the words to say or the urge to move his body. Tatsumaki had gotten him at last to the point of uncertainty.
"I guess I'll be going now." Tatsumaki said and scratched her hand through her hair. She then turned back to Izuku. "For the most part, it was nice having you around as a friend. You were my first and I'll hold a lot of gratitude to that. Goodbye, Midoriya."
Tatsumaki then turned her back at him for the last time. She activated her quirk and got off the rooftop and prepared to leave UA for good. It'd probably be the last time she would see the school. Izuku thought of it and was reminded of everything the both of them were through.
'I guess this is how it ends…huh.' Midoriya thought with his head down.
Tatsumaki said nothing else and flew some feet away. But then the esper was grabbed by the hand despite being in the air. It surprised her and made her lose focus of her quirk. When she looked down, she saw it was Izuku.
"Midoriya, you idiot!"
Both of them crashed to the rooftop. Tatsumaki didn't feel any pain from the impact. She wondered why until she noticed she was on top of a certain someone. Izuku was the one who took the impact and also the one that Tatsumaki instantly blushed about. The girl quickly scurried back as her entire face felt flushed and she stuttered.
"Y-Y-You…What the hell?!" Tatsumaki exclaimed.
Izuku winced a bit and sat up. "Sorry…I just did it without thinking."
Tatsumaki was instantly reminded of the time she saw Izuku running to save Bakugou from the mud villain. However, it didn't settle her temper or her embarrassment.
"This isn't like that time, idiot! I don't need saving!" She shouted.
"I know you don't…You're much stronger than I am." Izuku said and slowly stood back on his feet. "But…I don't think you want to leave UA either."
"EEEH?!" Tatsumaki was surprised. She instantly got back on her feet and pointed at him. "Listen here, Midoriya! This is not your life to decide! Don't you get it?!"
"True…this isn't my life." Izuku said, looking down to the ground. "But…I get this feeling in my chest that if I let you go, you'll be making the biggest mistake of your life. Believe me…I've done my share of running away from my problems and it never goes well. It never solves anything except leaving a bad feeling in your heart."
'Now that I think about it…he used to be bullied by Bakugou and his posse back then.' She thought and looked away. 'He was also childhood friends with that guy. If he went through that much bullying since he was little…and still want to be a hero, can I still call myself a big sister?' She then looked back at Izuku and became straightened. 'No, this is different! Fubuki's life is affected by what has happened thanks to my actions!'
"None of this would've happened if it weren't for me." Izuku said depressingly. He surprised Tatsumaki when she saw him bowing his upper body to her. "If I hadn't gone ahead and tried to save Kacchan, you wouldn't want to leave Japan, your home. I'm sorry…I'm sorry…"
He then began to cry. Tatsumaki didn't need to see his face to notice the tears dropping to the ground. It surprised her and even brought some guilt to her as she watched.
"All this time I must've seemed selfish." Izuku said depressingly. "I obtained the quirk of the hero I admired, entered the school I dreamed of and made some friends. Yet, all this time I didn't realize that you were just trying to adapt to things you didn't like…I guess I can't blame you for wanting to leave. And yet, I don't want you to leave because…because…I'll miss you, Tatsumaki."
The esper was surprised, as both her cheeks lightly blushed. Izuku's feelings were nothing new, except his feelings now put her in an unexpected spotlight. She felt a little embarrassed and looked around with her hand holding her right arm's wrist. Certainly, she had never felt this before.
'Geez, Midoriya, you're…really something huh.' She thought and smiled a little. Her depression and embarrassment was gone and it made her feel weirdly good. She didn't know for certain about it, but she did know what she had to do.
"Midoriya?" She called her.
Izuku looked up and was instantly startled by a finger flick to his forehead. It hurt and caused him to yelp and hold the pain area. Meanwhile, Tatsumaki was smirking at the teen with her hands on her hips.
"Still the same Midoriya from back then, except you're growing." She muttered.
"Huh?" Izuku looked at her.
The esper turned her head away, masking her feelings earlier. She then reached her hand into her pocket and pulled out a handkerchief. With it, she reached out to Izuku's face and said. "Wipe that off. You're kind of pissing me off."
"Oh, sorry." Izuku said and took the handkerchief.
"Don't be." Tatsumaki assured him with a low voice.
The green haired teen barely heard it though. Nonetheless, he took the handkerchief and wiped the tears close to his eyes and off his cheeks. He then clutched the thing in his hand and looked back at Tatsumaki awkwardly.
"It's wet now…I'll have it cleaned and give it back to you." He said.
"You better." Tatsumaki smiled and began walking to the door.
"You're not going away anymore?" Izuku asked, hoping that she would stay.
The esper came to a stop and turned sideways. "It's kind of a pain to leave the life I have here, so I'll stay…for now." She said. "But…if you want me to come back one day, you'll have to promise me one thing. No matter how bad the situation may be, no matter how sad things might be, promise me that you will always do your best."
"I…" Izuku paused and took a deep breath. He considered the promise he'd have to make and shouted with a loud voice. "I PROMISE!"
"Hmph, then let's get back to the cafeteria." Tatsumaki smiled and turned away. "I think I owe Sweetness an apology anyway."
"Uh…right." Izuku smiled back in relief and thankfulness.
With their issues resolved, the both of them went back to the stairs, ready to face whatever was coming. However, there came something unexpected. A loud alarm rang and caught them off guard.
"What's that?" Izuku asked, looking up at the ceiling.
"It's some kind of alarm." Tatsumaki answered and activated about her quirk. She could already sense that something big had arrived. "But what could it be?" She wondered.
Garou had just infiltrated UA with Mosquito Girl close by. The reporter, Mina, was still on the ground and taken aback by Garou's power. The Hero Hunter had flawlessly taken down the infamous UA's barrier and strolled in like nothing happened.
"So…this is the school of heroics." He said, looking around. He then grinned and saw the main building. "Knock Knock, heroes. The Hero Hunter has arrived!"
"W-What are you going to do?" Mina said, staring at the Hero Hunter with fear in her eyes. "They're kids in there. Don't tell you're going to hurt them."
"Eh? Don't be stupid." Garou said and turned to her. "I'm simply here to see if the big man's really a teacher here. Won't that be exciting? Seeing All Might in UA for the first time and then getting a report on it. Isn't that what you and your reporter buddies outside want?"
"But what if he isn't there?" Mosquito Girl asked and walked closer to them. "If my brother is correct and All Might isn't there, we might just be wasting time."
"Brother?" Mina turned and asked.
Mosquito Girl grinned maliciously. "You haven't heard? I'm kind of disappointed, but not the very least surprised. Big brother and I haven't talked in years. He's the kind of hero that likes to stay low and…a teacher in UA. Lady, I am the sister of the Pro Hero Eraserhead."
"You were always loud." said a stoic voice. Mosquito Girl and Garou looked back to UA's main building and saw two familiar heroes there. Azawai aka Eraserhead and Hizahi aka Present Mic were present.
"Big brother and his loudmouth friend, it's been a while." Mosquito Girl addressed.
"That's your sister?" Present Mic asked, surprised. "Wait, who are you calling loudmouth?!"
Azawai ignored him. "You've gone too far, Yui." He said to Mosquito Girl. "Breaking into UA is one thing, but siding with the Hero Hunter is going too far."
"Oh, shut up!" Mosquito Girl shouted. She didn't seem the least angry as she then extended her claws. "I can't give a rat's ass about this place. Everyone here is just food supply for me to take. Except you, big brother, I plan on ripping you to shreds for all those years you abandoned me. We both know because we're twins I'm immune to quirk. Let's see how you fight."
"Not if I –" Present Mic said, but was cut off. He looked to the cause of it and saw that it was Aizawa. "What's that for?"
"There's a civilian with them." Aizawa said calmly. "Besides, we have those reporters to consider too. They really don't know when to leave even when danger is here."
Present Mic clicked his tongue in annoyance. Aizawa was right; there were reporters watching and videoing the whole thing from the gate. Garou and Mosquito Girl knew they had an advantage with them, but didn't really care. Mosquito Girl leapt forward with her arms apart, ready to slice her brother to pieces.
"Here I come, Onii-chan!" Mosquito Girl shouted.
She was close and Aizawa got ready to fight. However, the both of them heard a faint sound and looked up. It came from Mosquito Girl's position, as she only had a second to flew out of the way to avoid getting killed. The cause of the faint sound crashed on the ground as a bright streaming light until it died down. Genos had arrived at the scene, at last.
"Breaching UA's sacred educational grounds, threatening to kill the teachers, and disrupting the flow of educational sessions. I cannot let this stand by." With that, Genos stood straight and extended his hand out at Garou. "Stay back. This time I will eliminate you, Hero Hunter."
"Demon Cyborg." Mosquito Girl snarled. She then laughed and looked back at Garou. "Leave him to me. I want to rip him apart for interrupting a special reunion."
"Do what you want. I don't care." Garou replied with an uncaring face. He then looked back at Aizawa and noticed something in his eyes. The Hero Hunter couldn't help but grin. "You should really stop, Eraserhead. You're not going to get anything from me. After all, I'm…quirkless."
Before anyone can say a word, Garou proved it. He raised his fist and punched it at his left side with little effort. The surprise on everyone's face was unspeakable as they saw just the air from the punch tear through the ground's surface and break the wall in its path.
"I-Impossible." Mina stuttered. Her eyes were shaking as she stared at the Hero Hunter. "That's impossible…No quirkless person can do that."
"You'll be right about that." Garou said and lifted his fist close to his face. "But how about you ask Eraserhead to prove me wrong? His quirk is to nullify users quirks."
Aizawa didn't say. Though he masked his true feelings, he was indeed surprised that Garou's strength was the same as someone with a quirk. But he wouldn't say that, not when Garou was obviously trying to strike fear into others.
"Ironic, isn't it?" Garou asked rhetorically. "We've been told many times that the people with impressive quirks have a brighter future, that those without a quirk have nothing much to look forward to but a normal life. But guess what? Caped Baldy and I are living proof that it's all bullshit."
"Caped Baldy is quirkless too?" Mina asked with surprised.
Her question didn't go for her alone; other reporters at the gate were also surprised. Aizawa and Present Mic were also surprised about the revelation.
"How do you think he was able to beat me?" Garou asked rhetorically. "It's because he went through the same growth as me. A man like him is the last obstacle I need to surpass to achieve my goal. That is why I will defeat him and All Might and become the Symbol of Fear."
"We won't let you get through." Genos replied with a confident tone. He then took bold steps from the stairs and walked towards the Hero Hunter. "All Might will be here to take you on. I might not have the strength to defeat you, but I will certainly hold you off until he arrives."
"Oh, and what about your master?" Garou asked.
"Master's time cannot be wasted on someone as low as you." Genos answered. He offended Garou, who snarled a little in response, and then extended his arm forward and looked at the reporter with them. "Miss Reporter, I will leave the evacuation of your colleagues to you."
Mina was hesitant to nod. Garou didn't seem focused on her and Mosquito Girl was no longer holding her hostage. The fact that she could escape was clear; however, the fear from the scene left her legs numb and she couldn't stand.
Present Mic was unsettled by the whole thing. "Genos is about to fight the Hero Hunter. Just where are the other teachers?" He asked with a low voice.
"I can answer that." A disembodied voice answered.
Everyone was taken aback by the voice; however, the one who recognized it and was truly shocked to hear it again was Genos. Just then, the weather became dark and cloudy. Lightning shot about in the clouds and alarmed everyone there. It was all too confusing and scary until a lone lightning bolt shot down to Genos.
The Demon Cyborg reacted quickly. He jumped back and landed a few feet in time to see what happened next. The bolt did impact the ground; however, it was the silhouette in the dust cloud that attracted everyone's attention. Genos recognized the identity of the person and shot an energy ball at the person.
His attack had no effect. Whoever the person was, it reached its human hand out and absorbed the energy blast till it was nothing.
"What a welcome. I expected nothing less from you, Demon Cyborg." The silhouette said with an impressed voice.
Genos wasn't happy though. He quickly charged up and jumped straight at the person with both palms ready to fire.
"Genos, wait!" Aizawa shouted, but it was too late.
The silhouette grinned and stretched its hand from its left side. The distance between Genos and the person became a blur and the rest became clear. The Demon Cyborg landed in a crouch position; however, it didn't take long before his body broke apart. His arms, legs and torso fell to the ground, much to everyone's shock.
"Genos!" Present Mic shouted.
Mosquito Girl grinned. The only parts of Genos that were in tact were his head to his upper body and even then the scratches on him were painful to look at. As for the mysterious person, she finally revealed herself to everyone.
"Such a warm welcome; it feels so good to be back." She said with a malicious grin. She then looked back at Present Mic and Aizawa. "Pro Hero Eraserhead and Pro Hero Present Mic, it has been long since we last saw each other. The cycle is now complete. When I left, I was but a learner. Now I am the master."
"That wavy blue hair…" Aizawa muttered. "You're her…Psykos."
"Wait, that's little Psykos?" Present Mic asked Aizawa.
"I am no longer little. I have grown beyond your feeble minds, heroes." Psykos said highly. She then stretched her hands out. "For instance, I have UA completely under my control. No hero will be here to back you up."
Aizawa seemed skeptical about it, though the same couldn't be said about Present Mic. Genos could hear everything as he tried to move. Meanwhile, the camera crew present made the whole thing live, thus everyone at home was able to see it.
"Ironic, isn't it?" Psykos asked amusedly. "Your walls and security are meant to keep villains out and yet the tables have been turned."
Aizawa and Present Mic were in for something big and they could feel it. If Psykos was right, then they were on their own from here. However, the esper wasn't done yet. She activated her quirk and sent its influence on the two Pro Heroes. Present Mic was instantly forced to his knees, but Aizawa fought back against it which wasn't easy.
"Aww, are you trying to shut off my quirk?" Psykos asked rhetorically. "Don't take me for a fool, Eraserhead. I've taken…precautions against your quirk. You have no effect on me like those days."
Aizawa couldn't keep up anymore. Psykos was right; her quirk didn't seem to be getting weaker despite his attempt. Finally, the teacher was forced to his knees and could feel the psychic pressure on him keeping him still.
"Now then…" Psykos said and stepped forward. From the view of the two Pro Heroes, Mosquito Girl, Garou and the esper herself were sending a monstrous vibe. "let's have a little chat."
NAME: MOSQUITO GIRL
DISASTER LEVEL: DEMON
NAME: GAROU
DISASTER LEVEL: DRAGON
NAME: PSYKOS
DISASTER LEVEL: DRAGON
Hi! Yes, I'm ending the chapter here! Usually, I would like to go on since I always have a word count mark for when I stop a chapter; however, I saw that I've put in a lot of things in this chapter and decided to end it here. Trust me; it's not good to put so much exposition into one chapter. I don't want to end up confusing you or something like that along the line.
Now let's talk about one thing I think would be on your minds. I'm talking about the scene in which Child Emperor explains who can fight Tatsumaki in battle. Now some of you might be very doubtful to some of these heroes because One Punch Man heroes can take on everyone in My Hero Academia. But that's the thing; these heroes in My Hero Academia aren't exactly in the same power level as their canon counterpart.
Let me explain. When we see All Might fight Normu and All for One, who do you say he can go up against in One Punch Man? A guest reviewer said that All Might would get pawned by Carnage Kabuto (which might be true); however, because this is a fusion of two animes, I will have to say no to that.
Do you get what I'm saying? I'm basically going to buff some of MHA heroes to meet up closely with some of OPM heroes since the monsters OPM have are beings that I doubt MHA heroes can handle easily. I hope this is fine with a lot of you. I just find it difficult to go on if I just let MHA heroes remain the way they are in canon.
This is the part where I end this. But I want to answer some reviewers. You can stop here if you want.
Scarease: Thanks for the recommendations, but I'm not looking for anymore OCs. I find them problematic if they end up having some big role in the story and readers end up disliking them.
Brokula: I don't know what you mean by making Mob a viewer. Please explain.
Well that's all for now. Thank you for reading my fanfiction once again. Please let me know what you think of the whole story. I know a lot of you missed the Tatsumaki and Izuku moments. I have a chapter dedicated mainly to the both of them, so let me know what you think about it. Also please favorite and follow this fanfiction if you haven't. I'll see you in the next update. Bye!
