I'm With you, Forever, The End

by Katsuki-1x

In the world of quirks 90% of the population has a quirk. Scientists believe that soulmates and quirks are somehow linked. Izuku and Katsuki are training at the beach when Izuku finds a fruit. Izuku eats the fruit and gains a power. On the beach the boys save a group of strangers that have washed up on shore. Izuku finds out what is power is and what it is called when the stranger

39. Chapter 39: Departure

Chapter 39:

Departure

Summary:

The crews head to Lodestar after meeting with the revolutionaries. They kill time by having a friendly spar. The next morning the people going to Japan make their way to Raftel, while Whitebeard and the others stay on Lodestar.

A woman sits isolated at the base of the Mizzenmast. She bought the paper from the News Coo this morning. The first page of the paper shows a picture of the destroyed Marineford. There is an article about a strange group of teenagers that sided with Whitebeard and caused the Marines to lose the war. That same article shows a picture of two teens condemning them for existing, calling for their deaths. There is also a story of the two Wolves that defied the government in their pursuit to rid the world of the demons. The wolf's speech about children not inheriting the sins of their fathers was pictured as insulting to the marines and the justice they stand for. Somehow the news reporters slipped in the accusation that the marines were responsible for the deaths of the people on that island. The report ends with a picture of one of the boys lying face down in a pool of blood, the wolf stands protectively over the teen while facing down the marines in a threatening stance.

She gets to the bounties and is not too surprised at the new stack of bounties that are released. The first one is a picture of a fiery wolf, wings expanded, as he snarls baring his sharp teeth at the marines. The wolf is wanted for the crimes of defying the marines, harboring fugitives, and the murder of Admiral Akainu. The price for his head shocks her at 1billion berry. They gave him the epitaph of Demon Wolf Izuku.

The next picture she turns to is another wolf, this one is shown with spears and arrows piercing his hide as he towers over marines paw raised to swipe. Blood coats the snarling mouth and claws dripping to the ice below. She is not stupid she watched the war, she is smart enough to know the blood was drawn in, so the wolf would appear more dangerous. He is wanted for harboring fugitives, and the murder of marines. The price on his head is 850 million berries. They gave him the epitaph of Fenrir. Everyone knows the myth of Fenrir and the role he will have in Ragnarok, so Robin believes this is fitting.

Another Bounty poster shows a raven with freckles holding what seems to be a sun in his hand, facing down a platoon of Marines. He is wanted solely for being the Son of the Late Pirate King Gol D. Roger. The price on his head is 700 million.

The last bounty is of a raven with a Straw- Hat crouched with one fist on the ground. His straw-hat covers one of his eyes, the other eye glares venomously at the group of Marines. He is known as Straw-hat Luffy. Wanted for 700million for existing as the Revolutionary Dragon's son.

Robin has learned at a young age not to believe everything she read in the paper. She doesn't need these bounties to give her insight into this strange group of teens. While reading the paper she can hear all the laughter and teasing happening among the group. She can see the Infamous Surgeon of Death sitting close to the group and partaking in the shenanigans. She always thought the surgeon was like her the only survivor of a massacre led by the Marines. Forever branded as a criminal just because they survived, moving from place to place to avoid getting caught. For her temporary protection, she sided with pirate crews that would give her protection if she helped them. Once those crews would get word of who she was they would try to betray her. The Marines called her the Demon of Ohara when they learned that she escaped. The Marines put a bounty on her head and sent Marines to capture her while spreading the lie that she sunk 6 Marine ships to cover up the truth. The Marines convinced the world that the Natives of Ohara were trying to find the Ancient Weapons to destroy the world. Before she knew what was happening the crew, she was seeking refuge with was convinced she was trying to destroy the world. She spent 20 years on the run, sometimes the people who took her in were kind but eventually, they would learn who she was and try to kill her or turn her in. Sir Crocodile approached her with a job, he knew who she was and he needed her for her ability to read the Ancient Poneglyphs. During the liberation of Alabaster, the Revolutionaries found her and saved her life after Crocodile stabbed her.

When she was taken to Dragon, he sat her down and told her he knew the real truth about Ohara. He wasn't going to betray her; he knew she wasn't out to destroy the world. He even told her about his own son who everyone believed was dead. She asked where he was but never got an answer. Dragon told her she was free to do what she wanted, she could leave and continue running, or she could stay with the Revolutionaries. She ultimately decided to stay as she told Dragon she was tired of living if she had to run. She broke down and explained she was afraid to get close to anyone, having her trust broken so many times.

Last night, when the strange group that appeared out of nowhere in Marineford a few days ago showed up, she was scared they were going to turn her in. She listened in on the meeting with Dragon and the strangers. To say her interest was piqued when she overheard the true history was an understatement. To find out why she was really wanted, to find out why she was a real threat to the government was only because she was the only person alive that could find out the truth of the world government was shocking. She knew about the Ancient weapons; she has read about them on some of the Poneglyphs but that wasn't why she was wanted that was just a convenient cover story. She was also surprised as the apparent Demon Wolf made eye contact with her and smiled softly. None of the predatory gaze he has shown the marines, none of the lust she was so used to receiving from the various crews she had stayed with, and none of the falsely kind smile she learned not to trust. No this was a person who has seen the truth and would accept her no matter what. This was the look of someone that reminded her of Saul, that reminded her 'when you are having a hard time just Laugh! Show the world these times won't bring you down.' This is the smile that says, 'don't worry, I am here'. This is a smile she is afraid of trusting but so desperately wants to. This is her chance to meet people who will help her achieve a better life, find friends, and finally, finally, be truly happy.

Lost in her thoughts she is startled when the apparent Demon Wolf sits next to her. He doesn't say anything he just observes the chaos his group is causing, he smiles fondly something soft, and sad, and happy at his group. For several minutes he sits there in silence until finally, he speaks "Why do people smile?" Robin can't tell if she is supposed to answer.

Robin thinks for a moment "A friend of mine once told me, 'when you're happy you laugh, so it follows that you'll become happy if you laugh." Izuku hums, she looks at his thoughtful face and asks, "Why do you smile?"

"People have to believe I'm never afraid; I smile to trick the fear inside when the pressure is high." Izuku quotes. "My mentor and hero taught me that." He pauses "It's the times when you are scared or worried that you should deal with smiling."

"Even if the smile is fake?" Robin asks curiously.

"My smiles are never fake; I just have different smiles for different reasons. Spending time with Kacchan and my pack is a smile of joy. But when I need to be strong, when I need to save someone I smile fearlessly because even though I'm scared, I won't be saving that person alone. As long as that never changes, I always have a reason to smile." Izuku explains.

"When I was lonely, I would try to laugh to bring happiness." Robin states.

"Did it work?" Izuku asks curiously.

"No, I don't think I was doing it right." Robin sighs.

Izuku strikes a thinking pose, "If laughing didn't work, try smiling." He turns his gaze toward his pack "It's easier to smile than it is to laugh when inside you want to cry."

Robin nods and smiles a small smile "How's this?"

"It's a beautiful smile" Izuku smiles "But if you don't want people to see the sadness and pain you need to smile like this." Izuku demonstrates this by smiling wide and closing his eyes. Robin tries again, Izuku cheers "That is perfect."

"Thank you Izuku" Robin smiles genuinely.

"No problem." Izuku returns her smile with a warm one. "I'm not sure what Dragon told you about this mission. But do you have any questions you would like me to answer?"

"Where exactly are we going?" Robin asks.

"To my world." Izuku senses the apprehension coming from Robin "Don't worry you will be safe, no one there knows who you are, so you won't be hunted for lies. Besides you have us to keep you from getting lonely." Izuku reassures her.

"What about proper papers and citizenship" Robin wonders.

"Don't worry about that, once we get back to Japan Shanks is going to bring you all to U.A. From there the detective will meet up with us and will get the paperwork started. You will be employed as the female dorm supervisor. Basically watching over the females." Izuku relays "Plus I know you are extremely smart; you will have free access to the libraries. If you know any forms of combat you can teach a class to the students. Or if you want you can learn the history of Japan and teach it to the others from this world."

"So I won't be in danger?" Robin asks a bit hopefully.

"You won't be the target, though the villains have attacked the school a few times." Izuku states truthfully "But there are heroes at the school to help handle the threat." Izuku puts his hand on her shoulder "Robin, when you come home with us to Japan you will never have to fend for yourself again. You will have people you can depend on. Even if it is just me and the pack, I'll always look out for my friends."

Robin's eyes fill with tears as she remembers what Saul told her "There is nothing more ridiculous than being born in this world to be alone… Someday you will meet brave friends who will protect you, go and live with them, Robin." Robin smiles wide and blinding, and even though tears are streaming down her face she is truly happy. She engulfs Izuku in a hug chanting "Thank you."

Izuku laughs bright and happy, getting the attention of the others in the pack. Katsuki watches the scene with a fond smile on his face. Leave it to the Nerd to help everyone. He knew when the Nerd left his side without a word that the Nerd's mind was on a mission. Katsuki knows Izuku can't stand to see someone hurting, he will give his all to help anyone who needs it. Katsuki shares a knowing smile with the rest of the pack 'the Nerd strikes again' is conveyed. The answering smiles he gets in return are equally as fond. From the outside, they may be viewed as a pack of outcasts, throwaways, misfits, and people discarded until Izuku came into their lives; to show them that someone does care, that someone thinks they are worth it. But from the inside, they are closer than any group of friends, and most families. Izuku gives them reasons to be strong, he gives them a sense of belonging. He sees past the walls and built-up facades to the person underneath and holds out a hand that promises they are someone worth saving. They are someone precious to Izuku, they are worth it to Izuku.

At least to Him, Ace, Luffy, Kato, and Shoto, this rings true. But even Shitty Hair and Pikachu have matching smiles of belonging and near hero worship. Even though Kirishima probably would have made more friends if he wasn't Luffy's soulmate, he seems content with the quality of his friends rather than the quantity. The same could be said for Pikachu, the teen once told them he didn't have real friends, he was shocked when Izuku asked about his training plans the day after Izuku promised to help him. It seems like Pikachu learned from experience not to put too much faith in promises. Even Pinky seems to be thinking the same thing, she seems to smile more genuinely. Pinky has other friends, but maybe her group of friends lacks the understanding and feeling of belonging she gets from hanging out with them.

Katsuki really doesn't know how normal friend groups are, but he is a pretty sure trust and loyalty mean something completely different to the pack than it does to others. He remembers Shanks telling them that everyone has distrust and doubt in them if people didn't there would be no need for secrets. With Izuku, once he trusts a person with one thing, that person is trustworthy of all his secrets. Take Pikachu for an example, Izuku trusts the other teen with the knowledge of his match to Katsuki; the next day Izuku told Pikachu about Devil Fruits and OFA. Granted Izuku's secrets are so out there that no one would believe Pikachu if he did tell anyone. Not to mention the powerful names that have Izuku's back; Shanks, All Might, Aizawa, and Hawks to name a few. That wasn't the case with Shitty Hair though, Shitty hair found out about the devil fruit and the other world secret before he knew their relation to some of the biggest heroes. He wasn't lying to Shitty Hair when he told the teen Izuku's trust is the highest form of trust someone can get. While it might be hard to win Izuku over; once you have his trust, you have it for life.

The same can be said for his loyalty, Izuku would not hesitate to sacrifice himself to save someone precious to him. Even in non-life-threatening situations like saving Icy-hot from himself. Or going so far as to save Shitty Hair and Pikachu from loneliness. Even Katsuki himself has been a victim of Izuku's relentless need to save. Izuku saw something in him that no one else did and chased him down to tell him, 'I know Kacchan can be a hero, I know Kacchan is worth it'. Izuku not only saved Ace and Luffy's life but perhaps more amazingly gave them a dream, a hope to strive. He reached out with the same hand that helped pull Katsuki out of the darkness and told them, 'I believe in you; I know you are strong. You don't have to run or hide anymore because I am here' and they believe him, and they work harder to become strong to help shoulder Izuku's burdens. Because for the first time in their short lives Izuku reached out and said, 'I see Ace and Luffy'. Not the spawn of devils they were convinced they were.

So it comes as no surprise when Izuku reaches out to Law with the same hand, offering the older pirate a chance to be free of his past. Offering to bloody his hands in the name of Law's revenge because he had a dream Law was his friend, his pack. From there Law's enemies because Izuku's enemies. Law's pain, Law's grief, Law's sadness all became Izuku's. It's this quality that saw Marco on the execution stand and regardless of the mission, he would have saved the Phoenix. It's this quality that has Izuku extending his hand out to a 28-year-old woman seeing the weeping child inside and telling her it's ok to be sad, that it is ok to smile in times of sadness because he is there and will share her sadness.

Katsuki watches as the woman cries in Izuku's hold for several minutes before she releases her hold and smiles beautifully at his Nerd, her smile has so much hope. Katsuki watches as Izuku stands and turns a blinding smile of his own as he extends a hand with a smile that says, 'once you take this hand you will never be lonely again'. And Katsuki smiles as she takes it because he knows the thoughts running through her head, 'how long has it been? How long have I been waiting for this? How did you know this is exactly what I needed?' Katsuki has been there before and he knows exactly what it feels like to greedily grab that hand and accept the unspoken promise of belonging for fear that the hand doesn't exist. Only to find out that the next time you find yourself needing that hand it is there, attached to a teen with a heart too good, too big for anyone to possibly have.

Izuku helps the woman up and leads her to the group with a big smile he addresses the group "Everyone this is Nico Robin." He feels her tense and squeezes her hand "Let me introduce the others. The ash blond is Kacchan"

"Danm it Nerd!" Katsuki rages "Stop introducing me like that. I don't want anyone else to call me that." He turns his ruby gaze to Robin "I'm Katsuki Bakugo."

Robin smiles softly "Nice to meet you."

Izuku moves on "Next is the Red-haired Teen, his name is Kirishima."

Kirishima waves excitedly "Welcome." He gestures to Luffy "This is my Koala Bear his name is Luffy."

Luffy smiles widely "Hello Robin."

She smiles and greets the two with a soft chuckle.

"The freckled raven is Ace, and the red-and-white-haired teen is Shoto." Izuku introduces.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Robin." Ace smiles. Shoto waves shyly at her with a small smile.

"Thank you, Ace, the pleasure is mine." Robin greets politely.

Izuku gestures to the other blonde "That is Denki."

"Yo!" Denki greets.

"Hello" Robin greets.

"The female is Ashido, she will be in your building when we get home" Izuku informs.

"It's nice to meet you, I'm looking forward to having an older female role model in the dorms." Ashido smiles. "There are not many female teachers in the school, and Midnight is a little eccentric."

"Then I am glad for this opportunity, and if you need to come to someone for some girl talk, I'm all ears." Robin smiles.

"You might know the other two, but the raven with the sword and tattoos is Trafalgar D. Water Law."

"I have heard of the famous Surgeon of Death; I have spent a long time looking for you." Robin states.

"Why?" Law asks eyes narrowing.

"While on the run I heard a rumor that you accept people that have nowhere else to go. I wanted to join your pirate crew. But every time I got a lead you were already gone. By then Crocodile offered me a job despite knowing who I was. I accepted and was betrayed after I was no longer useful to him. The revolutionaries took me in after that." Robin explains truthfully.

"If it means anything, I would have accepted a fellow survivor of a tragedy," Law states sheepishly. "Being in a submarine kept the Marines from ever pinpointing me. And the risk of being chased by marines is a risk we take when we become pirates."

Robin nods because she was not expecting that, now she really wishes she found this man before Crocodile came to her. But then again, she wouldn't have met Dragon, Sabo, Hack, and Koala so she just counts her blessings that she is finally meeting the pirate she looked for.

"You already know Sabo." Robin nods. Izuku points to the green-haired man "The napping man is Zoro."

"I thought he looked familiar, while working for Crocodile I was tasked with getting the Pirate Hunter Zoro to join us. He would only accept if he could be boss." Robin chuckles. "He would probably recognize me as Mrs. All Sunday."

Zoro cracks his eye open, studies the woman. He closes his eye with a shrug and continues his nap. Robin counts this as a good thing considering he didn't kill her on sight.

Izuku chuckles then lead Robin to the gaggle of adults sitting just off to the side of the pack; and if he counted Sabo, Zoro, and Law in that number well it's only a matter of time before they accept. "The red-haired man is Shanks, he's like the pack's dad."

Shanks blushes and chokes on his Sake. He coughs as Izuku laughs at the old man and moves on to the next person. "The tired-looking raven with the scarf is our older brother Aizawa Shota, he is also our homeroom teacher."

The lazy teacher waves halfheartedly and sighs. There is a small almost unnoticeable smile on his face. Robin waves back. Izuku smiles "Next is the scary-looking raven with the massive sword."

Robin Gasps "That's hawk eye's Mihawk."

"Yes, exactly. He is coming with us." Izuku informs.

"Unfortunately I have been roped into teaching swordsmanship at the school," Mihawk grumbles as Shanks laughs.

Izuku's eyes sparkle "I can't wait to learn from you Sensei."

"What about me you ungrateful brat!" Shanks rages.

"But Shanks-Jiji, you taught us that we should never deny training if it gives us the strength to protect those important to us," Izuku states with an innocent smile.

"Well shit, I did say that," Shanks grumbles defeated.

"You probably know the rest, but Marco, Thatch, and Rayleigh are coming with us as well." Izuku thinks for a second "Oh yea Sanji is in the kitchens isn't he."

"Yea, he looked a bit overwhelmed, he probably convinced himself he was being sold to Big Mom. Then Jimbe saves him and leaves him with two other Pirate Emperors. He is probably stressed out and trying to stay out of the way. He probably doesn't want to attract any attention." Shanks deduces.

Izuku nods, Shanks can already see the wheels turning with a plan of action to get the cook to settle down. He wanders over to the kitchen, completely forgetting about Robin. Shanks chuckles, "He's got his mindset on getting Sanji comfortable." Robin nods and sits with the adults. She watches as Izuku disappears into the kitchens. She considers the couple of hours she has been with this group; she knows Whitebeard is on the other Ship, but she will have plenty of time to socialize with them later. For once she can see a brightness to her future, she never thought would exist to her.

***In the Kitchens***
Izuku stands by the door, watching the man prep a feast fit for kings. He smiles, Kacchan is going to be so jealous. He clears his throat and startles the man "Hello Sanji, I'm Izuku Midoriya."

"What are you doing in here?" Sanji asks a little cold.

"Just want to talk, I understand these past days have been hard on you." Izuku smiles.

"What would you know about that. First, I get kidnapped by Big Mom's pirates because my father finally decided I was worth something. Even if it was just to get married and possibly killed so Big Mom could have an alliance with my dad. Then all of a sudden there was a Fishman attacking the Big Mom Pirates and told me he was here to rescue me. I thought he was gonna take me home, but I end up in the hands of two other Emperors. Who knows what they want with me."

Izuku looks down "I'm sorry."

"What was that" Sanji glares.

"I'm sorry Sanji" Izuku repeats "It's my fault you are here, and I'm sorry. I had a vision a few days ago and came here to save certain people with hopes that they would help me. I was so caught up in trying to save my world that I didn't take in anyone's feelings and I'm sorry. I can understand if you want to go home to the Baratie and I'll ask Whitebeard to make sure you get back home when we leave." Izuku smiles sadly "I have a really bad habit of trying to save people who don't want to be saved. I figured that once I told the people of this world, that this world is already dying and in the next 5 years it will be uninhabitable that the people would be more willing to come with me. I was able to convince Whitebeard and Dragon to come to my world. And I keep forgetting that the memories I have don't exist yet and to me, I feel like I have known you for 10 years. I know that you dreamed about finding the All Blue. I know that you hate wasting food because on the sea you don't know when your next meal is going to be. I sometimes forget that I might know you, and have all these memories of you, but to you, I'm a stranger."

"How do you know all of that. I stopped dreaming of the All Blue as a child." Sanji glares.

"No, you didn't," Izuku starts "At least that is not what you told me, you told me you stopped talking about it because you didn't want to hear people laughing at your dream. But your determination to find it never went away. In my memories, you told me about the All Blue, how fish from all the world's oceans are all in a single sea. It was your dream to go to the Grandline to find it. There was one time I watched you kick someone for throwing away food because a fly landed in it. I asked you why and you told me the story of being stranded on a rock with Zeff with nothing but a loaf of bread and a bag of treasure. You told me Zeff gave you the only food while he ate his own leg before you were saved. You have a deep hatred for anyone who wastes food."

"I told you all that?" Sanji asks losing some of his anger.

"Yes, to me you are pack." Izuku states, at Sanji's confused look he adds "or at least you will be, when I woke up from my vision, I have left with the memories of the future me. Even if I only saw the fights, the feelings, thoughts, and memories from before the fighting stayed with me. In my vision, you and a few others become additions to my pack, so when I heard you were kidnapped by Big Mom, I needed to save you. But we have to be back in Japan by the day after tomorrow and we didn't know where you were. So we called Jimbe to save you when you passed through Fishman Island. He could travel underwater faster than I can fly, so we had him bring you here."

"What does Pack mean to you?" Sanji asks curiously.

Izuku smiles "Pack is everything to me. I would give my life for the pack. I'm a wolf my pack is my most precious treasure."

Sanji nods "Can you tell me about this world of yours?"

Izuku smiles and starts animatedly telling stories of Heroes. He talks about his Mentor and Hero All Might. His debut video made him want to be a hero, how his world has a power system called quirks. He went into detail about the different quirks. He told him about the promise between two 3-year-olds to be the greatest hero team the world has ever seen. Told him about being diagnosed as quirkless and the crushing defeat that he experienced when he thought he broke his promise to his very first and only friend. He told him about the day his friend's quirk came in and his new promise to help his friend become the best hero he could be for the both of them. Told him about the fruit that called out to him and being 5 it was justifiable that he ate it. Told him how his promise wasn't broken that fruit gave him a second chance to be a hero. Told him about the strangers and healing them, their training, their hardships. Told him about Soulmates and that his first and only friend was his match. The forming of his pack all the ups and downs in his short life. He told him about the Entrance exam to the best hero high school and getting accepted that cemented the first major milestone to his dream. Told him about the U.S.J. incident and the pain he put his friends through due to him needing to save their teacher. Told him about the sports festival and the stubborn teen he fought to make him see that he was not his father. Told him about his and Kacchan's fight during the finals, and about the ex-hero that chained Kacchan to the podium. He told him about the attack in Hosu and how he and the pack took out a villain to save the life of a classmate and another hero. He told him about the training with the heroes and how all their hard work paid off during the finals. Told him about being attacked in the mall by the leader of the villains. Told him about the summer training camp and the events that led up to Kacchan and Ace being taken from him. Told him how he rescued them, and they moved into the dorms after a week of house arrest. He finally told him about Fuji's warning and his vision after that. Everything leading up to where they are at right now.

Sanji kept cooking during the entire conversation, he would ask questions when he wanted more information. He was content just to hear about this other world. He considers the information given to him "What happens if I don't go?"

"In the visions that resulted in defeat, we were missing people. Your cooking helps strengthen the army." Izuku strikes a thinking pose "I'm not saying that success is only possible with your help, but with your cooking abilities and making sure the army is well fed with nutritious food, we have a better chance. The army can fight longer. I don't want to guilt you into coming with us. I don't know what I do or did in the future to convince you to help."

"Did I ever tell you about my childhood?" Sanji asks "Before Red- Leg Zeff?"

"Nothing in detail, just that you didn't get along with your family. They didn't like how all you wanted to do was cook." Izuku states.

"That's part of it, but they were extremely abusive" Sanji starts "See my family dabbles in genetic experiments. My father found a formula and while we were still in the womb, he injected my mother with the serum to make us his perfect soldiers with no emotions. My mother was against this and took a drug to reverse the effects of the genetic enhancement, this only worked for one of the four kids. My father trained us brutally to evolve our genetic enhancements, while my brothers exceeded in the training I lagged because I remained human. That made me an easy target for my brothers to beat me regularly, my father never interfered because he saw me as a weak failure. He increased my training saying that my superhuman abilities must be in there. Eventually, he gave up on me, and in order not to look at my face and erase me from his existence he forced me to wear an iron mask and locking me in the dungeons. He even staged my death, saying I died in a tragic accident. My brothers found out I was still alive and continued to beat me. Eventually, we ended up in East Blue and I escaped, my Father let me go on the condition I never told anyone about my relations with him. I escaped onto a cruise ship and met Zeff."

Izuku has tears in his eyes as he listens to Sanji's past, who would do that to their kid. "Sometimes the bonds we make are stronger than blood. The only member of my pack that is related to me is my mother. I claimed the others. Shanks is my stepdad, one of my teachers is my older brother, and another teacher is the crazy uncle. You don't need blood to have a loving family."

"I know, besides my dream to find the All Blue." Sanji starts "I've wanted a family."

"If you give us a chance, we can be your family." Izuku states hopefully "The hole in one's heart gets filled with by others around you."

"Why would you do that for me?" Sanji whispers

"Because we're friends, there is no need for another reason" Izuku smiles.

"What if I refuse?" Sanji asks curiously.

"I'll refuse your refusal," Izuku smirks.

"You can't do that." Sanji sighs

"It doesn't matter if I can or not. I'm doing this because I want to." Izuku smiles "besides, my wolf has already decided you are mine. Whether you like it or not."

"You can't be serious." Sanji tries arguing.

"Oh but I am" Izuku states seriously "You can ask the others once Fuji claims you it is only a matter of time before you accept."

"Fuji?" Sanji lifts an eyebrow.

"My wolf." Izuku clarifies. "All I am asking for is a chance, if you are unsatisfied with us the next time, we come to the Grandline, I'll bring you home to Zeff myself."

"You are going to come back here?" Sanji asks shocked.

"Well, a week is not enough time to find everyone I need." Izuku starts "The only reason why we are leaving right now is that we have an Exam, we need to pass in three days. Then I need to look for the Elemental Nations. Then I'll come back here, probably in 3 months or so."

"So you are offering to win me over in 3 months, and if I am unsatisfied you will bring me back to Zeff if I want to?" Sanji asks to make sure he understands

"Exactly" Izuku nods. He holds his hand out "Do we have a deal?"

Sanji considers this, what does he have to lose. He got out of a wedding with Big Mom's daughter. Three months would be enough time for the Big Mom Pirates to search for him and not come up with anything. There is also the chance that he might like it with this group of misfits. "Can I change something about our deal?"

"Anything." Izuku quickly agrees.

"Regardless if I want to stay can you bring me back here next time you come?" Sanji starts a small smile on his face "I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to Zeff. If I decide to stay with you, I owe him at least that."

"Yea we will need a chef when we come back anyways." Izuku nods "Kacchan is an amazing cook but he only likes cooking for me. He will cook for the others, but he complains a lot. If he had to cook the entire time, we are here he would explode the ship, then a few of us would be fucked since we are fruit holders." Izuku muses. "Kacchan doesn't like people knowing he cares."

"It'll be our secret." Sanji rubs the back of his head. "Think you can help me set the food out."

"Sure let me go get a table set up out on the deck, Um did you cook for the Whitebeard pirates as well?" Izuku asks.

"Yea I spoke to Thatch about dinner prep, he is making breakfast tomorrow. I made enough Curry Rice for both crews." Sanji replies "Cooking helps me calm down."

"I get it, I use analyzing and strategizing to relax." Izuku completely understands. "I'll get someone to set up the tables. I'll grab Shoto and Kacchan to help carry out the pots."

"Thank you Izuku."

Izuku nods and leaves, he walks over to the pack "Shoto and Kacchan can you come with me to help me set out the food?" Katsuki stands up next to Izuku he looks grumpy Izuku will ask about it later. Shoto disentangles himself from Ace and moves next to Izuku. Izuku looks at the other "Luffy and Kirishima can you set up the tables and grab the Whitebeard pirates." Luffy and Kirishima nod and with single-minded determination sprint off to do their tasks.

After everything is set out Sanji serves the ladies first, spouting that a ladies needs should go before their own. Which causes Zoro and Katsuki to call him "Stupid love Cook" Sanji bristles apparently only hearing Zoro's insult and retaliating with "Marimo". Izuku has a smile on his face as he watches the two go back and forth. He decides to let them be and make sure his pack eats. Izuku and Katsuki lean against the railing eating in comfortable silence. When Izuku finishes his curry he turns his attention to Katsuki "Kacchan?"

Katsuki hums around a mouthful of food, he swallows "What is it, Nerd?"

"Why does Kacchan feel irritated? What happened when I went to go talk to Sanji?" Izuku asks worriedly.

"Nothing happened Nerd," Katsuki grumbles.

"Are you sure Kacchan?" Izuku prods. He smirks slightly at the slight blush on Katsuki's cheeks.

"It's nothing" Katsuki pouts "Just some teasing."

"What were they teasing you for?" Izuku asks innocently.

"I was gonna get up and look for you." Katsuki mumbles "Stupid Matchstick commented that I kept looking at the kitchens and fidgeting. Bastard."

"Well tomorrow you can kick his ass in a spar, that should cheer you up," Izuku smirks ferally.

Katsuki grins "Hell yeah, I gotta pay him back for almost dying anyway, what's an extra punch or two for payback for teasing me." Izuku doesn't mention it but Katsuki tail sways impatiently.

Izuku chuckles, 'Kacchan's tail is so honest' he thinks. Katsuki hears the chuckle and follows the nerd's gaze to just behind him. He glares as he realizes the Nerd is chuckling while looking at his slightly swaying tail. The fucking thing has a mind of its own. Katsuki internally pouts because fuck you if he will admit it, why does his tail betray his emotions when the nerds don't. Its bull shit is what it is. But there's something about having all the nerd's attention on him that makes his tail wag in content. Katsuki blushes in embarrassment 'FUCK' and he rages "God fucking damn it! Nerd!"

This burst of rage causes Izuku to laugh louder as he chokes out "Sorry Kacchan" eyes sparkling in mirth.

Katsuki physically holds his tail still to prevent the nerd from seeing how much the other teen's laughter affects him. "The damn thing has a mind of its own!" he grumbles instead.

Izuku's eyes don't lose the mirth as he reaches out and light strokes the tail. He picks up the tiny shivers and trembles the tail makes "Kacchan's tail is honest" he says in barely a whisper.

Katsuki hears this and his blush deepens. There is something Katsuki can't really put a name to in Izuku's eyes, but it is something soft, something fond, something special, and just for Katsuki. It is only there for a moment because Katsuki has to ask, "How do you control your tails?"

Izuku's face turns thoughtful "I don't really control it; it just behaves differently."

Katsuki's face morphs into a confused frown "What does that mean?"

Izuku's eyes glaze over "My tails still act according to my emotions, like when I need comfort, or just want to relax. And sometimes even when my thoughts get too loud; my tails seek you out and wrap around you. When you were taken with Ace, and we got you back my tails wrapped around pack. I have never really thought about controlling them because they help me communicate what I'm feeling."

Katsuki groans "but why doesn't your tail wag when you're excited or droop when you're scared. Why doesn't your tail twitch when you're agitated."

Izuku ponders for a bit "Maybe because my tails like my wings are not really connected. I think Kacchan has such a hard time stopping his tail from moving is because Kacchan's tail is real. It's got nerves that connect to the brain. I think Kacchan's brain believes it is real and subconsciously uses it to show those emotions."

Katsuki's face falls as he slumps over "So you think subconsciously I want people to know when I'm happy or upset. That doesn't make any sense. Why would a hero want a villain to know that?"

Izuku thinks "I meant when your guard is down around pack, people you trust. I think even though Kacchan trusts the pack it is hard for Kacchan to consciously open up. I know Kacchan is wary around people you don't trust."

Katsuki glares "You think I'm scared?"

"Not at all, Kacchan is the bravest person I know." Izuku placates "But there is a part of you that still holds on to the negativity of our past. There is a part of you that still believes people will see you and treat you like a villain. People meet Kacchan and see the image you portray to the world; they see the armor you put around your heart. They think that is all there is to you. They never take the time to dig deeper and get to know Kacchan."

"But you did?" Katsuki asks because even to this day he is not completely sure as to why the Nerd reached out to him and kept reaching after Katsuki made it clear he didn't need anyone.

"I did." Izuku states like the reasons didn't matter.

"Why?" Katsuki pushes, for as long as he has known the Nerd sometimes, he can't figure out his thought process.

Izuku clenches his fist, eyes light in determination "because, even before I had Fuji, even before I was diagnosed as quirkless. Before we promised to be heroes together. I remember that day at the park, the day I was playing in the sandbox. Kacchan reached out to me first."

"What are you talking about" Katsuki grumbles "All I did was stop some big kids from taking a little nerds toys."

"Maybe," Izuku chuckles "but despite the aggressive way you spoke, or when we would fantasize about our future; how you would be the number one hero and I would be your sidekick. Even when other people saw that as demeaning. I saw that as your way of saying I will be your partner, and you would do anything to be strong enough to protect me. I also saw that as your way of telling me you had faith in me to watch your back. So what does a faithful quirkless sidekick do when their hero partner loses faith in themselves?"

Katsuki doesn't know what to think about that "Do you still think like that?"

"Not really," Izuku ponders "Back then when people started to treat you like a villain; I knew better. I saw Kacchan as this pillar of strength with a quirk too strong to be contained. I knew one day your body will grow in strength to match the strength of your quirk. I knew that even if you were the strongest person, I knew that sometimes even heroes need saving. Back then, I was your faithful sidekick in a classroom of villains, it was us against them. I wasn't gonna let my hero, my partner is defeated by them." Izuku pauses he lets that sink in "As we both grew in strength and I started to get strong enough to be your equal, the concept stayed the same. I can't be your sidekick."

Katsuki tries to cut in, fear taking over his rational mind. "Wha- "

Izuku smiles fondly "Indeed, I'm not your sidekick, you're not my sidekick. We are partners, equals. But the concept is still the same, you will always protect me, and I'll always watch your back. And when the world gets too heavy to bear alone, I know I can count on you to help support the weight. Kacchan is who I see when we win. Kacchan is my image of victory."

"Of course, Nerd" Katsuki's breath hitches as he whispers "The Ultimate Duo, the Symbol of Hope and the Symbol of Victory; side by side." Honestly, Katsuki should have known the Nerd wasn't about to leave him. But the irrational fear of Izuku claiming he can't be his sidekick anymore meant something completely different. For a paralyzing moment, he thought that was Izuku's way of saying he will no longer have Katsuki's back. Katsuki can't remember the last time he saw Izuku as his sidekick; it may have started like that in the beginning. Somewhere along the line Izuku became his equal, his partner. In fact, if it wasn't for the Nerd constantly reaching out to him, he probably wouldn't have the faith in himself to become a hero. Despite it being his dream to become strong like All Might, to be a hero that always wins like All Might. Katsuki thinks it would not have been possible without Izuku by his side.

And to Katsuki, Izuku is the only reason he needs to push himself to be stronger, faster, better; to be a hero the Nerd will always be proud of. It doesn't matter to Katsuki if he is the number one hero; to be honest with himself at first, he just wanted to prove everyone wrong. Now, Katsuki thinks he wants to climb to the top with Izuku if only just to prove the Nerd right. He wants people to know that with a little push and a tiny hand, and a huge heart and a small nerd, that even someone like Katsuki can become a hero. "Thank you, for believing in me, Nerd," Katsuki whispers with a small smile on his face.

Izuku snaps his gaze to Katsuki in disbelief at the sudden gratitude from his soulmate. "I will always believe in Kacchan," Izuku states seriously. He rests his head on Katsuki's shoulder and sighs "Pack believes in Kacchan too."

Katsuki blinks and looks out over the pack, he has to remind himself sometimes, it's not just him and the nerd anymore. There's Ace, his rival, his best friend, his brother; the other teen pushes him to be stronger. Not for the sake of being stronger than the other hot head but as an unspoken pact from when they were five. When Izuku and Luffy were weaker and needed to be protected. Ace gave Katsuki an outlet someone to match his strength until the nerd grew into his power. And Luffy, his idiot of a younger brother, couldn't aim a punch to save his life. It didn't matter then because Katsuki and Ace were strong enough to protect the rubber idiot. He was also the kind of brightness that could only be rivaled by the Sun. He was always happy, sometimes he cried just because Izuku was crying. But when it came time to stand up for himself or the rest of their small pack Luffy became something fierce, protective, and unmovable in the face of his enemies. Then came Kato, the shy, closed-off boy who thought he was so weak and worthless he didn't deserve friendship or kindness. He may have been weaker than them, but his mind was only rivaled by the Nerd. That was until Shanks got his hands on him and showed him what it meant to be strong.

Shitty Hair, Icy-Hot, and Spark Plug have been there from the start of U.A. Shitty Hair might not realize the impact he had on that first day, but Katsuki felt Izuku relax when Kirishima told him "You are a beast in the manliest way". Katsuki felt how Kirishima's friendly smile helped the Nerd regain control of Fuji. Spark Plug also helped relax the nerd. It was the first time any of them received positive compliments from outside the pack. It gave them hope. Icy-Hot was fucking stubborn, at first but Katsuki knew the nerd saw something good in him. The nerd fought to bring it to the surface and won. Icy-Hot may appear to be shy and closed off; but when he is around pack cuddling, teasing, or just hanging out, Katsuki can see the sweet teen that Endeavor couldn't beat out of him. And Katsuki can't help but wonder how much strength Shoto needed to resist being an emotionless tool.

He can't help but wonder what he would be like if he never met these wonderful, brilliant people. Who would he have become if he didn't have Ace to take his rage out on? Would he have turned against the nerd and pushed him away, until one day the Nerd would eventually have enough and leave him behind? Would he have been the villain despite everything the Nerd did for him? Finally, the Nerd's words make sense, because Katsuki doesn't want to know what he would have become without the pack. It may have started with just Izuku believing in him, but of course, the rest of the Pack believes in him, they trust him. And the irrational fear from the thought of Izuku no longer being his sidekick, his shadow fades as he realizes; it's not just Izuku watching Katsuki's back they all watch each other's backs.

By the time Katsuki is broken out of his thoughts, Izuku is slumped on his shoulder fast asleep. Katsuki smiles as the Nerd looks so comfortable, so peaceful sleeping against Katsuki. Katsuki looks around and notices the Sun has set already. A while ago Katsuki decides, judging by the darkness and silence around the ship. Tomorrow they will land on the second to last island. He is excited to spar with the others, he wants to see what the others of this world are capable of. He maneuvers Izuku to carry him back to their room, noticing the pack has already retreated.

"Kacchan?" The nerd's sleepy mumble is heard as Katsuki gently lays the nerd on the bed.

Katsuki climbs in next to him and pulls Izuku closer to him. "Shh Nerd. Go back to sleep."

"' K, Kacchan" Is Izuku's sleepy response as he makes himself comfortable using Katsuki as a pillow and a stuffed animal. He snuggles his face in Katsuki's chest and squeezes his arms around the explosive teen. "Love you, Kacchan" he sighs out.

If the light was on Katsuki might be a little mortified by the smile he gives the nerd, he kisses the top of Izuku's head and mumbles "I love my Nerd too." His tail sways happily as he lets sleep consume him.

The next morning the pack is awoken by the organized chaos of two ships making port. Izuku lets out a yawn and goes to wake up the rest of their pack. He observes Katsuki's sleeping face and he loves waking up next to Kacchan. Usually, Katsuki wakes up before him, so he rarely gets to see Katsuki's morning face. Izuku can't help it as he leans in and lays a gentle kiss on Katsuki's lips. He can feel Katsuki smirk in the kiss as the explosive teen wraps his arms tightly around Izuku. Izuku leans away with a small pout. "How long have you been awake for Kacchan?"

Katsuki shrugs "For a while now, they are docking at the island. My hearing can pick up their running and dropping everything." Then he smirks "Is kissing me a new way to wake me up?"

Izuku blushes and stutters a stream of possible letter sounds but Katsuki can only guess what he is saying. "I…um…I" and at the end a whined out "Kacchan" as the nerd tries to bury his face in Katsuki's chest again.

Katsuki smiles "I could get used to waking up like that".

If possible Izuku sputters and blushes even more, Katsuki really does try hard to keep from laughing at the Nerd's expense. Really, he does, but the Nerd is too adorable and Katsuki is too happy not to let the chuckles through. Izuku lifts his head to peak at Katsuki, eyes shining, dazed as he looks at Katsuki. "Come on Nerd." Katsuki demands as he gets his breath back "Let's help them dock so we can spar."

Izuku's eyes turned determined and lit with competitiveness he gets when they spar. He leaps off Katsuki with a grace that should be illegal but instead manages to shut down all of Katsuki's brain functions. Izuku smirks devilishly at Katsuki "waiting on you Kacchan."

Katsuki shakes out of his daze as Izuku chuckles and leaves the room "Fucking Nerd" Katsuki grumbles as he gets dressed.

Izuku helps the crew members dock and unload items to set up camp. Whitebeard and his crew will be setting up a stronghold here on Lode Star Island. Izuku takes the rest of his pack to help carry the heavier boxes of food and supplies.

Once everything is off the two ships Izuku meanders his way to where Shanks is posted drinking Sake. Izuku overt hears Shanks' conversation with one of his crewmates.

"Shanks remember my Kid?" a Blond with dreadlocks asks.

Shanks hums "the child in the east blue?"

"Yea he's 15 this year." The blond confirms "I uh have regretted leaving him behind all those years ago."

"The sea is no place for a child, Yasopp," Shanks states sternly.

"I know but I have a request." Yasopp states.

Izuku makes himself known, "Yasopp?" he calls getting the attention of the older man "Where is your son?"

Yasopp startles at the gaze the teen levels him with "I left him ten years ago with his Mother Banchina in Syrup Village on Gecko Islands."

Izuku senses the regret waving off the man in waves and decides not to push him instead he asks, "What's his name?"

"Usopp" Yasopp replies.

Izuku ponders for a moment that name is not ringing a bell, maybe they didn't find him in his visions, or maybe they couldn't convince him to come with. Izuku is not sure. "We will be coming back here in a few months; I could look for him and ask him to come with us."

Shanks studies Izuku "Do you remember Usopp from your visions?"

Izuku shanks his head "No I don't, maybe in my visions we didn't go back to the east blue, or maybe we didn't stop on his island, or maybe we did but we couldn't convince him to come with us." Izuku's eyes darken "Or maybe something happened to him. The point is I'm not sure because I don't have the memories of the people I couldn't find."

Yasopp's face pales "You mean something could have happened to Usopp?"

"It's possible," Izuku starts "but not stopping at his island seems more plausible. It is possible I didn't go to the east blue at all."

Shanks perks up "So why are you going there if you have no memories of picking up anyone else?"

"For Sanji," Izuku starts "He never got the chance to say goodbye to Zeff. It is also possible to get Zeff and the Baratie Chefs to join us. We will need people to cook in this war. If Sanji learned from Zeff chances are Zeff is just as good if not better than Sanji. Besides, when we staff this island it would be better to have chefs there instead of pulling Lunch Rush."

"It would be suspicious if Lunch Rush left the school to go to an Island to cook." Shanks nods in agreeance. "Ok, so the next time we come back here we will traverse the East Blue."

Yasopp sags in relief "When you leave can I head there to check on my boy?"

Shanks nods "Train him if he needs it, we could use more ranged fighters."

"Take a coms set with you, that connects to ours. I'll be able to hear you in the other world. Also if your Son has any friends that would be helpful to train them." Izuku plans "I'm planning on being back here in about three months."

"That soon?" Shanks asks.

"If there is nothing important going on; then yes. I plan to go to the elemental nations after the exams and then coming back here. I want most things taken care of before we start losing people because we wasted time. Like Nighteye warned we don't know what is going on in these worlds, for all we know the elementals could be heading to war. I can't leave these things to chance." Izuku declares.

"I get it" Shanks sighs "but I'm worried about how far you are pushing yourself. You still have studies to take care of."

Izuku ponders for a moment "I know I have a lot on my plate, but you didn't see what I did when we were missing people. Even having everyone it's barely enough. Is it so wrong that I want to save as many people from these other worlds as I can?"

"There is nothing wrong with that Izuku" Shanks placates "I'm just looking out for you. I'm sure I'm not the only one."

"I have the pack, they are looking out for me" Izuku smiles fondly "besides Kacchan will make sure I'm not pushing it. He would get upset if I worked myself too hard. I just want to make sure I can give them the way to contact me if they need my help before they come to us."

"Damn right I'd be upset Nerd." Katsuki makes himself known.

"Hey, Kacchan" Izuku greets cheerfully.

"The others are looking for you," Katsuki grumbles "We were gonna spar right?"

Izuku smiles at the bit of hope he picks up in Katsuki's voice "of course, Kacchan". He turns his gaze to Shanks and Yasopp "I'll see you later." He walks off with Kacchan to a clearing his pack picked out.

He looks around Ace and Shoto are sitting close by under a tree. Luffy and Kirishima are excitedly stretching out and talking animatedly. Denki and Ashido join the other two in their stretching. Law, Sanji, Zoro, and Robin stand off to the side. Izuku approaches the groups "I was hoping we could blow off some steam with a spar"

"Who is going first?" Sanji asks a spark in his eyes.

Izuku ponders for a minute, and smirks dangerously "I want to spar with Sanji, Zoro, and Law."

"All at the same time?" Law questions

"Yea, I think that is fair," Izuku states seriously. He senses the rising anger in his three soon-to-be opponents "I don't think you are weak, but I have been trained by Shanks for ten years. Plus my healing. Besides even if you all kick my ass, I need to get experience fighting multiple people. I already know everyone else's fighting styles so that doesn't really help me." Izuku is radiating confidence that is gained by years of honing his skills and fighting form. Izuku is not arrogant but he has faith in himself to be able to fight all three of them at once.

Zoro growls and moves his bandana to his forehead he unsheathes his swords and puts Wado in his mouth. Sanji taps his feet on the ground, hands placed confidently in his pockets. Law twitches his fingers waiting for Izuku to make the first move.

Katsuki observes as the fighters get into their stances, he decides he will officiate this sparring match. He watches as Izuku ruffles out his feathers and Full Cowling buzzing just beneath his skin. Katsuki catches his subtle nod to indicate he is ready.

"Start" He calls out to begin the match.

Izuku's feathers detach waiting to be commanded. Full cowling buzzes to life in sparks of green lightning. He flashes forward with two long feathers coated in Arms to engage Zoro. In a flurry of sparks, Izuku collides with Zoro. His Observation and sensitive hearing pick up Sanji moving behind him. Sanji has his leg raised to kick Izuku. Izuku dodges causing Sanji to kick one of Zoro's swords.

"Watch it, shitty cook!" Zoro growls out.

"Huh?!" Sanji exclaims "You were the one in my way!"

They butt foreheads together lightning sparking between them. Izuku clears his throat "You can bicker later. Right now you should be focused on me." With one last glare shared between the two they part and faced Izuku. Izuku smirks as he watches Zoro and Sanji seemingly come to the same sort of pact. It appears they have now started a competition between themselves on who can take Izuku down first. They both have matching grins as Sanji moves to Izuku's left and Zoro moves to Izuku's right. Law is still behind Izuku, he hasn't forgotten the surgeon. Perhaps Law is observing Izuku's fighting style for openings. Zoro and Sanji come at him in a flurry of kicks and sword strikes. Izuku parries the sword strikes and uses Armament to block the kicks.

Law uses his devil fruit to make a room, he draws his sword. He makes two slices in the room to disable Izuku. Izuku dodges slightly while pushing the other two combatants back avoiding the dismembering blows. Izuku smirks, he wonders what else Law will do to Izuku.

Izuku bats Sanji away "your kicks are strong, but they are not strong enough to break through my Haki."

"Haki?" Sanji asks confused.

"You have never been taught to use it? You haven't unlocked it?" Izuku asks curiously.

"No, I am not sure what that is." Sanji sighs.

"Ok, we will work on that." Izuku promises "There's a couple in my pack that has not started the training so when we get back join us for it." He turns to Zoro "I see Mihawk has taught you Haki?"

Zoro grunts "Yes."

"It seems he has either taught you just the basics, or you haven't fully mastered it yet." Izuku starts ignoring Zoro's growl "As you are right now, you will never cut through my feathers. I am not looking down on you I have learned not to sugar coat recommendations on training"

"I will be the strongest Swordsman." Zoro states with conviction.

"I have no doubt." Izuku states with a small smile "But, you have yet to make me move from my spot. Even working with Sanji both of you were unable to get me to move. Don't get me wrong you both are strong and against most villains, you will win no doubt about it. However, there are some villains even stronger than me. I would rather you both be mad at me and allow me to help you get stronger, than for me to sugar coat my observations to make you feel better and have both of you ending up dead."

Zoro stands down "I'll be counting on you to help me get stronger." He smirks "And then I want a rematch"

Izuku smirks "Of course, how will we know if you have improved if I never face you again." He turns his gaze to Sanji "What about you? Will you accept my help to get stronger?"

Sanji looks down in thought "I have never needed to be stronger than I am right now." He pauses "The East Blue is the weakest sea, and I worked in a restaurant. It got pretty rowdy sometimes but nothing we couldn't handle. Most pirates and marines typically leave a restaurant at sea alone."

"I understand." Izuku nods, after all, he doesn't expect a civilian chef to fight on equal footing as him. The fact that Sanji can fight enough to defend himself is impressive already. "Even if you decide to return to the Baratie, there might be that one enemy that is stronger than anyone else you have faced. Shanks always taught me it is better to have too much strength, than not enough when it comes to defending what's important to you."

"What is your reason to be strong then? I can't imagine you would need much more power than you have." Sanji asks.

"You haven't seen all my power," Izuku starts "But there are times as a hero that I can't go all out because of the risk to civilian life. I have to be strong but controlled. My full power if unleashed uncontrollably could level a major city. I am strong because I need to be, the stronger I get the less risk of me going berserk."

"I see, so you were barely using any of your power?" Sanji asks not being able to hide the insult he is feeling.

"Kacchan?" Izuku calls, "Wanna go all out with me?"

Katsuki smirks, "Fuck yeah, let's do it."

Izuku turns back to Zoro and Sanji "It's better if I show you."

Zoro and Sanji move off to the side, they approach Law sitting by other teens "Why didn't you help?" Zoro asks.

"It would not have made a difference, I even through a few of my moves. Izuku dodged them and even moved you both out of the way." There is a shocked tilt to his voice "that move is supposed to be impossible to dodge. I could have swapped places with one of you to use Gamma knife. If I did that and he dodged I could have hit the one I didn't swap with." At everyone's confused faces Law sighs "Gamma Knife is a killing blow. Izuku would have survived it because he can heal, but Sanji or Zoro would not have."

"I see." Shoto states "So you are a better fighter in a 1v1 setting or facing a crowd by yourself."

"Yes, I am typically a solo fighter, if I have allies in my operating room they are in just as much danger as my enemies."

"Oh Kats and Izuku are about to open up on each other," Luffy states excitedly pulling the other's attention to the other two teens.

Zoro watches as Izuku and the other teen face each other. They bow to symbolize a friendly duel. Zoro watches as Izuku releases all of his feathers some green, some black, some gold. He launches them all toward the other teen. Zoro watches as the other teen launches what looks like flaming bullets out of his outstretched palm. The flaming bullets explode as they hit the feathers. It seems like the blond only had to fire off one shot per feather. He watches as the blond smirks and puts his arms back and faces his palms behind him. Izuku activates a power that causes his hair to stand on end and glow a bright green. There's green electricity lashing out of the green-haired teen. In a streak of orange and green the two meet up in the middle. Zoro can tell they are really not holding anything back, punches and kicks colliding in a fury of green lightning and explosions. After a few minutes of trading blows back and forth the two separate. Zoro can see the massive grins on both of their faces as they observe each other. Zoro can tell they have fought against each other and together so often their moves are almost mirrored. But still, they trade blows blocking and dodging in a grace that seems like they are dancing. Zoro realizes in shock that they are having fun, they seem to be playing. This confuses Zoro, he can't remember a time of fight just because it is fun. He has always fought with the ambition that he will be the greatest swordsman. Don't get him wrong fighting a strong opponent is thrilling and makes his blood sing, but the expressions on the two sparring teens don't match thrilling. They seem closer to playful, fond, none of the hard-battle-ready expressions he himself has shown when facing an opponent.

Something changes in the sparring teen's eyes, Zoro recognizes it as "Let's get serious". Similar to the way Zoro will put on his headband. The matching smirks turn feral like two predators eyeing the same pray. The blond propels himself into the air with his explosions. He uses his explosions to make him spin causing a fiery vortex to spin around him.

Zoro glances at Izuku, his tails over his head all 7 of the tails ends pointed together in a single spike. He watches as a black sheen covers his tails making them almost look like obsidian. He watches as Izuku widens his stance and plants his feet ready to absorb the impact of what Zoro can only imagine will be a devastating collision.

From the outside, it would appear that Zoro is right, the amount of dirt, and rock, and ground that is blown up during the impact causes them all to cough. As the debris settles Zoro takes in the devastated landscape, there is a crater where Izuku and the blond collided. Zoro chances a look at the rest of the group; surely they would not be sitting there calm if the friends were just vaporized. No, to Zoro the looks on the other four teen's faces seen nostalgic.

Zoro can pick up the sounds of laughing coming from within the crater. He didn't know how tense he was until his entire body sagged in relief. Zoro knows he is strong, but he cannot imagine surviving an explosion like that. Not with the way he is right now. He doesn't even think his swords would help him, maybe Wado will survive the impact. But even with his level of Haki, he doesn't think the odds would be in his favor. He now understands what Izuku was telling him, he is not strong enough to face the greenette and win. Not even teamed up with Sanji and Law would he have stood a chance. By the look of respectful fear and awe on Sanji's face, the Stupid Cook understands as well.

Izuku and Katsuki giggle as they make their way out of the crater. They are dirty, covered in grass and mud; but they sport massive smiles. "Sorry" Izuku chuckles out.

"We ruined to clearing" Katsuki adds.

"What do you mean we? Kacchan" Izuku pouts. "It was your howitzer impact that did the most damage."

"What are you talking about Nerd?!" Katsuki rages "I saw what you did at the moment of impact. That move of yours caused more damage!"

Izuku rubs the back of his neck sheepishly "I just used my quirk and tails to disperse the explosion, I redirected it to the ground instead."

Luffy and Kirishima chuckle, followed by gaping fish faces from Denki and Ashido. Ace sighs "It's not surprising"

Shoto smiles softly "Only you, Izuku"

Zoro clears his throat gaining the attention of the others "My rage was misplaced" he glares at nothing in particular "I understand I am not strong enough as I am right now."

"Will you let us help?" Izuku questions.

Zoro contemplates "What do I have to lose? Fine, I accept your help."

"That's great" Izuku sighs relieved and slumps to the ground.

"Does your wolf form have conditions for you to unleash it?" Robin inquires

"Huh? What do you mean Robin?" Izuku questions confused.

"You didn't use your wolf form during this spar, but you used it in Marineford." Robin clarifies.

Izuku's eyes shine in understanding "Oh, if we both used our wolf forms the damage would have been much more devastating than a crater."

"There are no conditions for us to use Fuji and Fenrir." Katsuki starts "The point of our Spar was to show how far Law, Zoro, and Sanji needed to go. We used just enough of our strength to show the difference in skill."

"Fucking showoffs" Ace grumble "Just wait Blasty until I am fully recovered."

"What was that Matchstick?" Katsuki smirks dangerously "You want me to kill you!?"

"Like you could Firecracker!" Ace taunts.

"That's it," Katsuki growls threateningly "YOU'RE DEAD". Katsuki explodes.

Izuku laughs and holds Katsuki back. "WHAT THE HELL NERD, LET ME GO!" Katsuki rages.

"No Kacchan, killing Ace would make Shoto sad." Izuku tries to reason. Katsuki's eyes widen in fear not wanting Icy-Hot to have to suffer.

"Fine, but if Matchstick keeps setting me off; that won't be enough to hold me back." Katsuki smirks "Might actually be doing Icy- Hot a favor."

"Watch it Blasty" Ace snarls.

He turns to Ace with amusement in his eyes "I think something is wrong with your head Ace. I hope you haven't forgotten our little scheduled punishment."

Ace pales "Of- Of course, I haven't"

"Good" Izuku smiles dangerously innocent "You probably shouldn't taunt Kacchan for a while." Izuku glares "Unless you really do have a death wish."

Ace chuckles nervously "No I like living."

"Good" Izuku smiles sweetly.

Denki is shaking slightly "Danm Izuku. I knew you were scary. But damn was that terrifying." Ashido sighs and vigorously nods her agreement.

Luffy laughs "Of course Izuku is scary. He is the only one that can tame our resident bomb-boy."

Katsuki blushes heavily as everyone laughs at his expense. He really wants to explode the rubber idiot, but the Nerd's hold on him is unrelenting. That's not saying Katsuki can't break out of the hold, it would just require nearly deadly force. So he settles for glaring holes into the Rubber Brained Idiots head.

Lodestar Island is pretty small only about half the size of Japan. The boys spend some time exploring the little forest not finding really anything interesting. Izuku found some strange bugs, a couple of fruits that looked similar to the Kiwi he ate. Izuku stashes the fruits into his bag, they could be useful later. Maybe Shanks will recognize them or have a way to find out what they are. Robin points out that a battle took place here. She tells the story as if she was there, pointing out the scars left on land, Izuku is fascinated by this ability. It is similar to his quirk analysis ability. Robin uses the land's battle scars and how much the land has healed to paint an accurate time frame and events that took place. Izuku studies Robin and sees her hands twitching in a way that is familiar to him. It's the same twitch he gets when he sees a new quirk in action and needs to write everything, he can about it.

He silently removes his backpack and rummages through it looking for a blank notebook to give to the woman. With a cheer of triumph, he pulls out a blank notebook and hands it to Robin. He receives a confused but thankful look from the older woman.

Izuku blushes and rubs the back of his neck "You look like you want to write down your findings."

Katsuki watches the exchange with a fondly expecting smile as he explains, "The nerd does the same thing when he sees a quirk or piece of support equipment."

Robin flashes a small smile "Thank you, Izuku". She opens the book and pulls out her pen so she can write about the battle that took place here.

Izuku startles with realization, an excited buzzing sensation flowing through his veins as he sees the genuine smile from someone who is usually so sad. "I have an idea."

"Of course you do, Nerd." Katsuki sighs

"Since you seem to like historical sites, when we get to Japan, we can go explore some of them. We have museums that have historical relics varying from the pre-quirk era, to the Quirk wars, to the rise of heroes, to the current age." Izuku buzzes with excitement looking every bit like an excited puppy.

Robin looks shocked for a moment before she masks it behind a smile "I'd like that."

Izuku smiles wide and blinding and 100% real "Great, we will need to put in off-campus passes. We will need to pass the licensing Exam first."

Katsuki realizes that no matter who that smile is directed to, it is dangerous. Katsuki wants nothing more than to melt at that look. He blushes as he can feel his tail wagging. He can't find the willpower to explode in front of that smile. Damn him. Damn the Nerd for reducing him to the likes of an untrained puppy. Luckily no one brings up Katsuki's mortifying reaction.

They spend the next few hours exploring the forest and finding interesting things. Katsuki follows Izuku around as he looks at some of the plants studying them. With help from fuji to stay away from toxic and poisonous plants. Fuji tells him when he stumbles upon herbs and plants that have healing capabilities like Aloe, Eucalyptus, and lavender for treating burns. Izuku thinks he will give this stuff to Recover girl to make him some burn creams.

Katsuki looks for herbs with Culinary uses, like sage, peppermint, rosemary, parsley, thyme, Oregano, and Basil. Katsuki gets lucky and finds some whole seeds he can bring home and try his hand a growing his own Herbs. Katsuki also finds several common herbs and flowers used in tea. He found some chamomile, Hibiscus, Stinging nettle, and some White, Green, and Black tea leaves. He decides he will talk to Sanji about Herb drying and Propagation.

While foraging in the small forest Katsuki reminisces about the times he and the nerd would explore the forest by their homes, before Ace and Luffy. They would find all kinds of wild plants then take them home and research which ones were safe to eat and which ones were poisonous. He remembered telling the Nerd, it would be useful knowledge for their future hero careers. Izuku didn't need much convincing though. Once he found out it would make him a better hero that was it. Izuku even suggested saving the ones with medicinal purposes so they can make their own remedies. He explained that there weren't many healer heroes, so if they could make the healer jobs just a bit easier; well that is what a hero is supposed to do. He remembers the accomplished feeling that bloomed in his chest when they gave Recovery Girl some herbs to teach the nerd to make burn cream.

He remembers how scared he was when Izuku accidentally touched some poison Ivy on one of their trips. Izuku developed a huge rash on both his arms and his legs. Izuku had such a bad reaction to it that there were a few blisters, he even developed a fever. After that Katsuki made sure Izuku didn't touch any of the unapproved plants and they both wore long sleeves and gloves.

After a couple of hours they head back to the ships, Izuku scampers off to talk with the adults about the fruits he found. Izuku decides he will leave them in Shanks' possession. Sanji and Katsuki have a conversation about propagating plants and separating the plants that can be propagated with different methods. Luffy and Kirishima found some beetles and seem to be entertained watching them fight. Ace is telling Shoto about the forest he grew up in and comparing it to the one on this Island.

It's dark as they are all satisfied from dinner and burning some pent-up energy exploring and sparring. Since the island is uninhabited there is no light pollution to disturb the natural brightness of the stars and moon. The boys are relaxed as the Ship Sails to the next Island. They will be leaving tomorrow to go back to Japan and U.A. Izuku feels this mission has been a success. They have all experienced a war together so they should be fine no matter what the Exam throws at them.

Izuku's been thinking, (it's shocking) really, and logically he has several conclusions. See he has researched prior Provisional Exams. Typically, the exams are focused on pitting the heroes in unfamiliar one-on-one situations. Sometimes they switch it up and they pin the heroes against many opponents. He thinks he did this because there were not many heroes that wanted to share the spotlight with other heroes. To get the students ready to be able to fight on their own. However, Izuku can see the change in the heroes, the times have changed since All Might retired, they now understand that the burden for one hero is too great. Chances are the provisional license exam is going to judge how well they work as a team, how well they communicate, and the efficiency they can save their victims and neutralize the threat. Izuku has complete faith in his pack to succeed no matter the situation. The only issue is he doesn't know who they will be teamed with.

The next morning Shanks wakes them up as the last Island Raftel is insight. Marco and thatch take the time to say their farewells to Whitebeard and their crew. Law spends the morning with his crew telling them he will keep in touch, if everything goes to plan, he will be back in a few months. Sanji takes over breakfast duties so Thatch can spend time with his crew.

When they land on Raftel, Shanks, Aizawa, Mihawk, Rayleigh, Marco, Thatch, Law, Robin, Sanji, Zoro, Sabo, and Pack disembarks. Shanks takes a moment to ask Izuku "Is there anyone else you have considered. We can take one more person."

Izuku considers this "I have no one in mind, did you have someone in your crew that would be willing to come?"

Shanks talked to Ben and Yasopp about coming with him, Ben said he should probably stay here to look out for the crew. Yasopp wants to look for his kid but decided against doing so as Izuku will find his kid in a couple of months. Yasopp didn't give him a definitive answer. Shanks looks towards Yasopp "What are you going to do Yasopp?"

Yasopp has a frown on his face "If I stay here, I will go look for my Son, but Izuku has already told me he will find my boy in a couple of months. If I go with you, I can learn more about this world, I will help the transition as much as possible."

Shanks smiles "Let's go then"

Yasopp joins them on the shore. Izuku studies the man "Yasopp?"

"What is it?" Yasopp responds.

"When we go look for your boy, you should come with us. He might be more willing to join us if he sees his father." Izuku suggests.

"Yea, you will need experienced pirates on your ship when you come back. I can teach you all sailing so you will be a functioning crew when you come back." Yasopp quickly agrees. He might only be the crew's sniper, but he is not an officer of a yonko crew without knowing how to Sail. When Shanks disappeared, he became the first mate to Ben. So he had to learn how to run a ship in the absence of their new captain.

"Sounds good," Izuku smiles. "I look forward to learning a new skill."

"Be careful with what you offer to teach him" Katsuki smirks.

"Huh? Why?" Yasopp asks.

Katsuki's smirk widens "The nerd is a sponge; he never learns anything half-assed. He will assault you with questions until he knows absolutely everything you know about sailing. Even then he will still do his own research and practice until he is a master."

Yasopp pales "Really? How does he do anything else?"

"Determination to be the best." Izuku answers.

Not knowing what to think about that Yasopp follows Shanks and the other adults to where The Pirate King left the One Piece. Shanks and Rayleigh are really the only two the know how it works so one of them will always be part of this mission.

Izuku takes the pack to rummage through the treasures, he finds a couple more devil fruits and slips them into his bag. He finds some old journals here too; his curiosity gets the better of him and he puts them in his backpack as well. He rummages through the piles listening to Fuji's advice on what to bring with them. There are ancient manuals for weapons, and advanced technology blueprints Kato could use. His backpack is full, so he brings it over to Shanks and Aizawa. Aizawa raises an eyebrow in question. Izuku sputters about how all this stuff is interesting but pouts when he informs, he can't anymore in his bag.

Katsuki approaches Aizawa and Izuku, his hands are in his pockets, but there is a glint in his eye that screams interest. Izuku smiles and pulls Katsuki back to rummage through the piles of treasure. Fuji advises them to take some of the gold and jewels so they can fund their growing army without using all the tax-payers money. Izuku agrees and Calls his pack over.

"Hey Guys" Izuku calls. The pack surrounds Izuku and Katsuki "Fuji said we are going to need some of the gold and jewels to help fund our army. He said our island and army will suck a lot of money out of the taxpayers so if we fund most of it ourselves, we won't run into civil distress. Also if you find devil fruits, and journals bring those. We could use the devil fruits to strengthen our forces."

The pack nods and goes off searching through the piles. After an hour or so, Shanks calls to them "Finish up. Everything is ready to go."

Izuku stands up when he hears it, something chiming to him. Almost whispering and humming a tune he finds familiar. He pauses ears twitching trying to locate the sound. It's coming from deeper in the cave he shares a look with Katsuki a silent agreement that they should check it out. Izuku hurries deeper into the cave the humming gets louder. There is a pedestal in the center of this small chamber. There is a complicated-looking puzzle box, whatever is calling out to Izuku is in that box. Izuku pouts as there is no time for him to solve it right now, he removes the box slowly not wanting to trigger any traps.

Katsuki looks around the room and sees a few more interesting items, he takes the small trinkets and a couple of the swords and follows Izuku out. Shanks raises an eyebrow at the two and spots the box in Izuku's hands, he nods he remembers Roger having a fascination with the box. He remembers hearing his captain saying it calls to him. Shanks leads the boys to what looks like a portal Kurogiri would summon. Izuku gulps as he steps closer already knowing his pack and the others are on the other side. Shanks must have been waiting for Izuku and Katsuki. Izuku grabs Katsuki's hand and steels his anxiety to walk through the portal. He closes his eyes and steps through the portal.

On the other side, Izuku opens his eyes. He looks around to try and see where they are. He flares his Observation Haki to see if he can sense civilization. Not sensing anyone close by, he rummages through his backpack. He finds his phone and turns it on. He waits for a few moments for the phone to start up before he brings up maps. According to his phone, they are currently off the coast of Japan. It seems to be an island of some kind. He doesn't sense anyone on the island, so he decides to call Kato. After a few moments, the teen picks up.

"Hey Izuku" Kato greets.

"Kato, we are home and it appears we are just of the coast of Japan. I am going to send my coordinates. I found some interesting stuff I think you would like. Do you want to meet up after the exams?"

"Of course Izuku, I have the upgrades for the others suits. Besides if I am going to outfit the new people, I need to know more about their fighting styles and abilities." Kato confirms.

"Sounds good I'll see you soon" Izuku cheers "I got to go Shanks is calling for us."

"Ok Izuku, welcome home. I'll see you all soon." Kato responds and hangs up.

Shanks approaches the group "Ok Principal Nezu and the detective are on their way here. The detective will be figuring out your paperwork. He has temporary papers for you all that will last until we can get a permanent paper drafted. Izuku Nezu wants to hear your thoughts for placing them at the school."

The group nods and rests for the time being. Being back home is soothing Izuku, he liked the Grandline, but this will always be his home. About a half-hour later Izuku perks up hearing the sounds of a small plane.

After the plane lands Nezu and the Detective stand in front of the group. Nezu clears his throat "How was your mission?"

"It was good, Sir." Izuku begins "We managed to find willing allies, though I suggested we only bring a few at a time."

"Good thinking Midoriya," Nezu praises "It will be much easier to believe we brought people in, to beef security, rather than trying to explain where an army came from."

"Yes Sir," Izuku agrees.

"Midoriya if you will explain the roles you had in mind." As he leads the group onto the plane. This is a conversation they can have on the way back to U.A.

Izuku nods as he goes through introducing people and their roles. "This is Trafalgar Law; he is a Licensed surgeon with a devil fruit that lets him safely operate on people. His cover will be working for Recovery Girl."

"That is interesting," Nezu states "I would love a demonstration of your skills sometime."

Law nods "I'm sure I will need to use them eventually."

Izuku moves on "This is Sanji, he fights with an improvised Kickboxing style. He is a chef, so I believe he doesn't want to damage his hands." Sanji nods. "He will be working with Lunch Rush. Until the island has enough people and facilities to staff."

"Good plan, Izuku." Nezu nods "Who is next."

"This is Zoro and his Master Mihawk. They are both accomplished swordsmen. Zoro uses a three-sword- style. Mihawk is Grandline's greatest swordsman. They will be teaching a class on proper swordsmanship." Izuku introduces.

"Excellent" Nezu gleams

"Next is Robin, she is a historian. I would place her in the female dorms for Class 1-A under the guise that Midnight is watching Class 1-b. There are plenty of rooms available and Ashido knows her so she can introduce Robin to the other females. Besides she has a devil fruit that allows her to replicate any body part. She could make ears to listen to conversations or eyes to watch for any suspicious activity. If there is a spy in the school, she will find them without endangering herself." Izuku states.

"I would love to have tea and discuss the history of your world with you, Robin." Nezu offers.

"I'd like that." Robin smiles fondly.

"The older gentleman is Silver Rayleigh. He was Roger's, first mate. He will be teaching Haki with Shanks."

Nezu nods he can feel the quiet sort of refined power that comes with age and experience. He sort of feels like Yagi when he is serious.

Izuku continues "Next is Marco, he has a phoenix devil fruit, similar to my wolf. I was thinking he would either work with Hawks or All Might. Hawks because it wouldn't be weird for him to adopt a bird-type quirk. All Might because since his retirement it won't be too crazy that Nighteye will be recruiting heroes. If none of those works because while they are agencies usually employed by U.A. he can work for Red Force officially; but be hired as a guard to U.A."

"I like it" Nezu states, "I say officially he is employed by Red Force. I can draw up the contract for a job in security."

"Next is Thatch, he is another combat chef. He too will be working under Lunch Rush." Izuku continues.

Nezu nods.

"Yasopp is a sniper." Izuku states "I suggest the same plan for him as Marco."

"Excellent. I will draft the papers."

"Last is Sabo, he is the long-lost brother to Ace and Luffy. I propose since he is our age his cover be a transfer student." Izuku states "Say he transferred from another country."

"Does Aizawa agree to this?" Nezu asks.

"I agree, however, I would like to tie his appearance with my faux mission," Aizawa states.

"Explain." Nezu orders.

Aizawa Sighs "My mission was to travel to other countries to assess the rising crime rates around the world. Sabo was under attack when my team and I rescued him. When we found out he had no family to return to I decided that I would take him in. Having him in my class means I can watch over him easily, also having him part of our rescue mission would explain his easy relationship to his classmates."

"It is plausible, it would be hard to prove he was a transfer student if Izuku and the others are familiar with him. It would be easier to claim he was a rescue and Aizawa is watching him." Nezu suggests. HE turns his attention to Sabo "Do you agree? Is this something you can agree to?"

"I agree, Sir, I can play the traumatized teenager that latched on to the first people who were nice to me. Izuku, Katsuki, Luffy, Ace, Shoto, Kirishima, Denki and Ashido." Sabo nods.

"I don't recommend you act too familiar with Denki and Ashido" Izuku starts. He notices the sad air around Denki and Ashido.

Katsuki notices as well he sighs "Explain."

"The others in the class were probably briefed on us going on a mission, but Denki and Ashido do not have their temp licenses. It would be hard to cover up if you act familiar with them. As far as the class knows Ashido and Denki were training at Shanks Facility because of the damages their quirks could do to others until they are controlled. It will only be for the first couple of days, the class knows I have a pack mentality, it would be weird for me to claim someone I helped save. Then I can make a showing of introducing you to Denki and Ashido." Izuku explains trying to ease the sadness out of his two packmates.

"The nerd is right," Katsuki begins. "While most of the class will take what the teacher says at face value, there's some we will not be able to fool. He is already suspicious of us, so he will be watching for anything out of the ordinary that doesn't match what Lazy- Sensei explains."

Aizawa glares at his problem child but doesn't do anything else.

"So the introduction to the rest of the pack is to throw Iida off of any assumptions." Shoto states.

"Yes exactly." Izuku confirms "I will make an extravagant show of introducing you to some of our classmates. They have noticed we have gotten closer to Denki and Ashido. I also want to suggest something."

"What is it?" Nezu asks curiously.

"If we have him play the traumatized victim, he wouldn't feel comfortable sharing a room with someone he doesn't know. I would have suggested he share with Denki but forcing a traumatized person to share a living space with someone they just met would be unhelpful. I also think being alone wouldn't benefit him either." Izuku begins "I suggest he bunk with us for the time being until he is comfortable being away from us. That will solidify his cover story of latching on to the people who helped rescue him."

"Why wouldn't he stay with Aizawa?" Nezu asks.

"for a couple of reasons, one it would show favoritism to some of the classmates. Secondly, the teacher would have sensitive information in his room. Even though we rescued him it would play into Aizawa's cautious nature to have his students watch over him. Thirdly, a victim abused by villainous adults is hardly going to trust spending any time alone with an adult, it would only make sense he would be more comfortable sharing his living space with others his age." Izuku rationalizes.

"I agree with this plan, I will have your suite extended as soon as I can. For now, we will move one of the spare beds into your common area." Nezu comments.

"Yes sir!" Replies the others.

"You boys and Ashido did well on this mission, I would love to hear all about your adventures after the exams. You can take today and tomorrow to rest." Nezu dismisses. As they land behind the school.

"Thank you, sir." Izuku bows. He leads the pack into the barracks and up to their rooms. Izuku and Katsuki here to whispers about the unknown blond following them, but they pay them no mind. They will be finding out about Sabo tomorrow while the boys are resting. Izuku unlocks the door and suggests they watch a movie. Katsuki flashes him a knowing grin and puts on one of Izuku's favorite All Might movies. A couple of hours later Shanks is at the door with the bed for Sabo. The boys clear a spot for the bed to go into. After supplying Sabo with blankets they all say good night and head off to their own rooms. Izuku collapses face-first onto the bed, he turns his face when he hears Katsuki chuckling at him, he pouts. Katsuki climbs into bed with him "Tired Nerd?"

Izuku hums "It's good to be back in our own bed."

Katsuki smiles and pulls Izuku so the other teen is on his chest, "Yeah, I missed our privacy."

Izuku yawns "Me too." Izuku's eyes start to droop as he lays lazy kisses on Katsuki's chest "I Love you Kacchan."

Katsuki chuckles lightly and places a fond kiss on Izuku's head "I love you too Nerd."

"Forever" Izuku mumbles sleepily.

"Forever" Katsuki agrees softly.

After the exciting and stressful week they had, not being able to fully let down their guards to really do more than lightly sleep; it feels good to be back in safe territory. Sleep comes easily and restful. Izuku and Katsuki sleep the heaviest they have in a long time, curled into each other in a way that seemed to intimate in their previously shared quarters.

**** NOTES***

I am sorry this chapter seems rushed at the end. I want to get to the provisional license exam so I can start working on the Elemental Nations time frame. They will be coming back to the Grandline again as a week is not enough time to find everyone. I hope I added enough downtime and fluffy moments. I know I have been sort of neglecting Shoto and Ace's PDA lets just say they are not really comfortable with displaying affection like Luffy and Kiri are or Izuku and Kacchan. Also Ace is still recovering. He will get some screen time next chapter.

Next time: Provisional License exam.

I am not sure how I want this to play out. Part of me wants to keep it similar to the anime, while another part of me wants to do something more like the underground mall episode. I figured because the hero Association has realized having one symbol of justice is too much burden for one person they would be more focused on teamwork. Besides I want to keep the pack together. Let me know your thought on the matter

Until next time

Kats1x