Disclaimer: The following is a fanfiction written by a person whose unpredictable and finds wokeness is for the weak. And yes, you do have a bit of extra reading from FusionFall Infinite, namely Chapter 40, "Back to Normalcy?". Unlike last time, I won't repost it here because spoilers. Either way, welcome to Arc 2 – The Arc of Hard Knocks.
[Cues Opening: My Hero Academia – The Day (Joji Remix)]
Our Anti-Hero Academia
Chapter 12 – Into the Time Chamber (Part 1)
[Friday]
"Ok, I want an explanation on why the hell you asked us here?" Bakugo barked.
Class 1-A and Mei were brought to the gym where a metallic box lay, a big one with a door on it. Harley told them all to wait for the others. Before long, Drake entered the room with Jericho, Albedo, Miruko, Aizawa, Midnight, and All Might.
"Welcome everyone. Allow me to explain what we're doing. That metallic box is basically a gateway to between time and shape. Access to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, where one day out here equals a year in there. It's used for training purposes." Drake explained.
"Thankfully, modifications made to this gateway will not have you age while you're in thanks to the gate." Jericho said excitedly.
"We're going in there for two hours." Albedo said crossing his arms.
"Which equals…to a month in here." Izuku said a few balked.
"It will be pure training. The inside of there has increased gravity, freak weather, and endless void. We all be training you, bonding, and by the end…you'll come out different." Jericho said.
"Different?" Mineta asked.
"It means you'll join 'us' on the other side." Brit said arriving with Tiff. "Hey, Grapey."
"Grapey?" Yuga asked.
"Brittany, baby, you joining us for this. This day just got even better with you here." Mineta said with a roguish wink.
"Do I even want to ask?" Tsuyu asked as a few were still balking at the 'romantic' sight.
"I decided to take them seeing that their the rangers for the island….they need to have some training to up their strength. Them being Mineta and Denki's girlfriends is…incentive to keep them in check." Jericho said before Harley revealed duffel bags with supplies. "Now each bag is labeled. It's got two months worth of clothes in it. Take yours and let's get ready."
"I still can't believe the perverts got chicks." Bakugo snarked.
Miruko, Aizawa, All Might, the Rangers, Drake, Albedo, and Jericho had packed their own bags having them at their sides.
[-o-]
On Gekkokage Island, the Red Phoenix Pirates had their ship docked on the island…where they were playing island sitters. While plans were made to go to Deika City, there was the matter on who would go undercover there…and then came a transmission to them but Cree's sister. Reactions on being 'burned' were not good.
"These pieces of shit burned us!" Galette snapped.
"They also put up a wanted poster for Abby." Adelle said showing everyone it.
"The Sweet Spot Spy" Abigail 'Numbuh 5' Lincoln – 1,510,000 - 4th Rank – Active
"Galette, they had no choice. The asshole president in command forced their hands. I can wait four years before returning to Zen Kuro. At least we have something a safe haven." Fenix remarked looking out at the sea.
"But Abigail's on her own." Cree said worriedly.
"Not exactly. She did say she teamed with that spy that got put on notice." Shuriya said assuring her.
"That spy is a psychotic blood drinking villain!" Cree snapped.
"And her best chance at survival. Plus, she's an ex-villain. Blood drinker…yes." Fenix said seriously.
[-o-]
[The Chamber]
[Cues: Sonic Advance 3 Remastered 3.0 - Chaos Angel Zone – Map]
What our heroes entered into what a world of mostly white. There was no night or day, but the surroundings of the chamber remain a constant bright iridescent white aurora. Its reflective floor is of an undefined area, and the room's boundaries appear to stretch for infinity. The metallic door that they used took them to the central building with two side wings with housing, food supplies, bathing quarters and sleeping quarters. There are dual giant hourglasses of emerald sand adorning the sides of the building that count down a year within the chamber. A clock on the dome roof of the main part of the building tells the applicable time in the real world. Harley stayed outside of the chamber to guard the front door.
"This main building is where we'll eat our meals and hang about when we're not training. I even installed a hot spring inside it with various other things." Drake said.
"So, when does the training begin?" Bakugo said.
"Now. We're going to finish up your Henge, your Kaiwarmi, and get the Rokushiki down part before we go on to other things. You all need a good foundation, and this can as a refresher and intro course to those new." Drake said serious. "I'm glad you all heed my word and changed into your training clothes."
"I can at least help with the Six Powers. The Rangers have it a standard to be proficient in Iron Body." Tiff said.
"Good, we can work with this. Anyway, Miruko. I have a gift for you." Drake said going in his bag. "I wanted to make you somethng to train in. Something to show my apperication."
Drake revealed a white and gold embroidered vest, unitard and athletic shoes (think Chun-Li's SF Alpha outfit) with studded metal braclets that served as weighted bands.
"You can make clothes?" Mina asked.
"He's usually the one making the clothing we don't buy." Jericho said as Albedo rolled his eyes. "Though Drake is laying on the charm, I wonder if he wants to land a Pro-Hero."
"Bite me." He snarked.
"Ok, I'll bite next time. You missed when I give you those." She snarked right back. "But let's get on to the training!"
[-o-]
[A/N: Ok, for those who did read FFI 40, the alternate Himiko Toga will be referred to as Himiko. This universe's Toga will be called Toga.]
In space, right above the planet, a space cruiser floated above with two on board. One seemingly familiar to the world and a newcomer…who was Cree's little sister. Abigail looked down at the place.
"So, a place where majority of the world has superpowers? Numbuh 5 is nervous." She admitted.
Himiko Toga looked upon the universe reflective of her past with a sigh. After her bouts of therapy, she had come to the realization that a combo platter of her parents, society's piss-poor handing of mental health issues, quirk society's piss-poor attitude, and her own poor decision led to her becoming a villain. Self-awareness led her to bettering herself…and she felt happy about that. She was pissed she was out of a job as a spy…that paid well.
"Look, Abigail. I know by all means your quirkless. So, on one of our pit stops, I bought something." Himiko said getting a syringe. "This genetic material should mutate you to give you something that can pass off as a quirk."
"What's the po…wait pass off?" Abigail asked.
"I got it from a RWBY universe, a semblance basically. People hate that show so much that warpers are getting away with razing the universe and harvesting it for resources to skill. I was even able to get one." Himiko said with a smirk. "The power in that syringe is from a character with super speed…not the main characters, though."
Abigail sighed and jabbed herself with the syringe…before passing out due to the jolt of her body being mutated.
[-o-]
[The Chamber]
Several hours passed, most of them were panting. Miruko was bouncing around with Geppo easily thanks to her Quirk's abilities. All Might did enjoy flexing using Iron Body.
"We should call it a day for now because I think the weather is going to take a dive." Drake said.
"Wait, this place has wea-"
CRACK! Rain between to pour as everyone scrambled for shelter inside the building. Drying up, everyone was hanging around the living room as Drake had clones prepare snacks.
"Man, clones are just so useful." Kirishima said. "I never thought I could make a clone to do my homework."
"If it's not a Shadow Clone, then you won't gain anything from it. Those take up some energy." Drake warned before getting out a guitar.
Jiro was excited to see if Drake could play only for Jericho to say that the television was ready. Drake put it away much to Jiro's chargin. The television was a holo-desk that projected a wide ultra-HD screen.
Drake connected his laptop and decided to check on some shows and his grin went wide. The Outsider's Insurrection just finished Season 5.
"You know what…let's save that for us all to watch together. I can jump back to Season 2 for all of us to marathon!" Drake said as he got cheers.
"I still find it weird that you can just watch other universes with ease like that." Izuku said as Drake was readying it.
"Someone mind catching me and the newcomers up?" Miruko asked.
"I'll do it!" Brit said excitedly before rattling on about Season 1.
"She's a real fan of the universe." Tiff said on an aside Aizawa.
Momo and Iida were more than excited to see their others and more of the Pokémon world. The clones rolled out the snacks and the Pokémon food to which everyone got their Pokémon out…even Drake, as he and Jericho decided on taking full teams. For Drake, it was a Charizard, Garvdeoir, (Gengar) Mortimer, Lucario, Tyranitar, and (Vaporeon) Tenryu.
"Yeah, let me introduce in order. Don Scorch, Misa Jima, Mortimer, Gokenji, Madea, and Tenryu." Drake said as his Pokémon just intimidating the student's own with their presence.
"Greetings." Misa Jima said speaking to everyone through telepathy.
Izuku had his app out first to scan.
"Gardevoir – The Embrace Pokémon and one of the final forms of Ralts. This Pokémon can peer into the future and will peak in its power if it feels its Trainer's life is in danger. Gardevoir has the psychokinetic power to distort the dimensions and create a small black hole. This Pokémon will try to protect its Trainer even at the risk of its own life. It also doesn't really obey gravitional pull. This Pokémon is capable of Mega Evolving."
"I'm sorry, black hole?!" Aizawa gawked.
"I need one of those…" Bakugo murmured.
Even a few others were secretly planning to get one as Izuku moved to the bipedal dog.
"Lucario – The Aura Pokémon and the evolved form of Riolu. This Pokémon is prideful and loyal to their trainers. It usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon sought for it's offense power. It can sense the aura of all things and can naturally fully understand human speech. Their fighting style has been a model for martial artists in Sinnoh. This Pokémon is capable of Mega Evolving."
"It's Steel and Fighting! So manly!" Kirishima said.
"My turn, kiddies." Jericho said letting out her team.
Esther (Persian), Venusaur, Takiaya (Greninja), Blaziken, Corviknight, and a Snorlax.
"Meet Esther, Vension, Takiaya, Bruce, Sir Steel, and Munch." Jericho said as Munch bleched before scaratching himself.
"I'd make a fat joke, but I don't know if that thing to breathe fire…or explode." Bakugo said as Munch looked at him.
"Sadly, we can't exactly stream any universes through Univiewer while we're in the Chamber. Which is bullshit…but I get the site has to make their money." Drake said rolling his eyes.
"Don't you have episodes downloaded?" Jericho asked.
"No, only clips for making memes. Let me check my archives." Drake said going into his videos' files. "Let's see tutorials…FLCL, Panty and Stocking, some One Minute Melee, some SMG4 episodes, speeddraws I did, NSFW stuff…gameplay footage…"
"Oi. I think your laptop needs to charge." Denki said as Drake rolled his eyes.
He unplugged his laptop before putting it on a table. He got the charger plugging the first end into the computer but not the plug. No, he used a bit of Lightning Release to charge up his computer to 100%.
"Let that be a leson to all who have electricity, saves you a ton on power." Drake touted before before putting the charger away. "Though I have to let my computer cool off."
He turned it off as Jericho took the remote.
"I'll see if we can get cable working…maybe we'll get a signal." Jericho said.
What they got was news to several people's groaning.
"In recent news from CN-Zen Kuro, Prime Minister Inko Midoriya is calling for an increase in bounty towards the Red Phoenix Pirates for the murder for Kai Chisaki."
"Prime Minister? Damn, Izuku…your mom went far." Sero remarked.
"Never through I'd be a PM's kid." Izuku said sheepishly.
"Despite her attempts, she's been shot down on the simple fact nobody cares if Kai Chisaki was viciously murdered. I mean…he's a villainous child abuser. People have accused Midoriya of doing this because the Pirates managed to humiliate her forces."
"Not surprised. The heroes got their asses handed to them…that world's Bakugo was stuck to the ground with hardened butter." Drake said with a laugh.
Jericho flipped through channels, some were news, talks shows, and the likes.
"Wait, go back two channels!" Mineta said as Jericho flipped. "Is that me on a talk show?!"
"By jove, he's hosting it!" Iida said.
Jericho simply used her phone to look up the channel and the show.
"Oh…so get that. This is a Mineta that does the equalivent to the Jerry Springer Show. Basically, trashy tv…" Jericho said.
"But why is he interviewing a woman and a Rapidash?" Ochako said.
"So, do you want to explain why you started a sexual relationship with a Rapidash, Miss?" Host-Mineta said as people spat out their drinks.
"Wait, don't change it…I'm curious." Midnight said as Drake readied the remote.
Drake took the remote and changed the channel. The show playing? The Unscripted Humor of My Hero Academia.
"Oh ho, the comedy sketch show with you guys? This is going to be good." Albedo said as everyone was excited.
They caught the last part of the episode.
Toru is interning as a psychiatrist. She is conducting a group therapy session with three mothers (Tomoko, Shino, and Ryuko) and their young children.
"Well, ladies," says Toru. "It seems to me that you all have obsessions." She looks at Tomoko. "It seems that you are obsessed with sweets. You even named your daughter Candy."
She turns to Shino. "Your obsession is with money. So much so that you have named your child Yentaro."
At this point, Ryuko gets up to prepare to leave, she takes her son by his hand and whispers, "Come on, Dick, let's leave."
There were laughs, some balked, and some just blushed. They wound up watching a few episodes…there are crass jokes and there were dark ones. Drake got up to toss Izuku the remote.
"That remote is laced with a seal to respond to the touch of 'us'." Drake said. "So, I entrust you with it while I got use onsen."
"Wait…since when is Deku one of you-" Bakugo said as Madea stared him down. "Never mind."
Drake left with his Pokémon as Jericho giggled.
"You did make the onsen to be separated between the genders, right?" Albedo asked.
"I was supposed to?" Jericho said scarastically. "Look, I'm kidding. There are three onsens. One for the guys, one for the girls, and the last one is a mixed one or the 'special' room. Special in that Drake has no idea it's a mixed room he's going into."
Silence.
"Well, I'm retiring for the night." Jericho said returning her Pokémon. "But before I do."
She put a basket on the coffee table which had condoms in it. She said nothing about it, and just left for her room.
"Classy." Albedo said dryly petting Vera.
Mineta shamelessly took some and just left with Brit. Denki did the same with Tiff as Aizawa just looked stunned that both Mineta and Denki did while staring him down daring him or anyone to say something. They did not as Pokémon were returned.
"When did he get the balls?" Bakugo asked.
"I admire that. And seeing an opportunity." Midnight said taking some a few. "I'll hang onto to some."
"Wait, where's Mei?" Iida asked.
Mei had already slipped away with a few and was down the hall. Aizawa wanted to stop her, but he really did not want to…on the account that he could doing anything else.
"Well at least she put out protection." All Might joked.
"By the way, bed's at 10:30. So you got time and a half…" Albedo said going for his room with his Pokémon.
In the onsen, Drake and his Pokémon were relaxing…most of them. Don Scorch and Madea were in their balls as the rest swam about. A hot towel on his hair, he sat in the water at peace.
"Ahhh, yes. Peace and…" Drake said before being interrupted by the door opening. "Hm?"
In walked Mei in just a towel.
"Room for one more? I heard this room is mixed bathing." Mei said pointing to the sign.
"Jericho, you ass!" Drake thought. "I…uhhh…"
His thoughts were halted by Mei boldly dropping the towel and getting in.
"Yeah, she wants him." Patino said bluntly.
"Obviously, let's give them some space, shall we?" Mortimer said as the Pokémon moved away.
Mei was closer to him relaxing on his right shoulder.
"Ah, this is great." Mei said contently.
"Well…I can't be too upset at this." Drake said connecting his phone to the speaker system to play something.
[Cues: Ice Cube – Today Was a Good Day (Instrumental)]
"Sounds pre-Quirk." Mei remarked relaxing in the soak. "I like it, though."
"Mei…I hope Jericho did not put you up to this." Drake asked.
"Not really. She just mentioned this one is a mix. I do want to spend time with you. You're pretty interesting and I always can admire an inventive mind." Mei remarked. "Plus, I didn't just to ask you to probe me straight up if you're not in the mood. Spending time with you like this is fine enough."
They just enjoyed the music. Nemuri did peep in only to see the two just relaxing, but she decided to leave them.
"For now, I'll leave you alone." She thought. "For now."
(A/N: So, I finalized my decision on some other pairings. Mina remains the oddity as I could easily see her leaning towards either Midoriya (thanks to my earlier scenes) leaving both Uraraka to share him or go for Drake or even go for Albedo. I'll leave that up to the readers to vote. As for Drake, I've settled on Momo, Jiro, Tsuyu, Mei, and Miruko as focused encounters. Jericho would be apart of Drake's affairs by default. Albedo, I'm undecided on. Nemuri's going to be a wild card like Harley. Next chapter, we continue training.)
Major Notice: Chapters 0.3, 5, 8, 9, and 11 were re-edited for spelling errors. Chapters 4-11 were edited to adjust the spellings for both Ochako and Toru's names. I was unsure of the right spelling for them, until now. So, it's Ochako and Toru.