The paper was still crinkled in her hand from when she smooshed it down her back pocket. Internally she sighed knowing that despite living in Japan for roughly almost 5 months, she still sometimes struggles in reading the language. The Orcas left her the address to UA and if she remembers correctly it was close to a sweet shop that was right across. Taking in a deep breath, she focused on one particularly scent. Immediately she was locked on to the aroma of warm chocolate chip cookies, sweet milk tea, and her favorite mochi. Putting back the slip of paper in her pocket once again, she followed the trail of mochi and all delicious treats. Pushing the button to cross the street among group busy people, she found Japan to be way different than America. Cleaner she thought to herself. More people walk and much less gang violence than her hometown Chicago. This is most likely since All Might himself lives here and no one would want to face someone with that much power. It would have been nice to have someone like All Might around more often in her hometown.
Despite her city having some flaws, she couldn't deny that she missed the city life there and hanging out in the pier with her close friends. She missed pizza most of all since staying with the Orcas. They didn't know what a good tasting pizza tasted like and this almost made her buy one straight ticket back home. She knew if she ever returned home, Maze would ship her right back. The image of her black old wooden cane smacking her brought unwanted memories "This is an opportunity of a lifetime! Mijita don't be a dumbass staying here" Oh Maze had a way with words.
It didn't take long to find the prodigious school that is famously known around the world. The building stood out like a sore thumb. After grabbing some mochi and slipping it in her bag, she followed the student that enter the school. Everyone seemed to know where they were heading to. Being the new girl, she was used to but being the new girl in a new county was going to take some time to adjust to. Usually when she arrives to a new school, she mimicked the other student, listen to others conservation to find out if they were in the same class as she and follow them. The only issue is you can't listen on to someone, you don't understand. Or partially. Before arriving to Japan, she spent nearly every day practicing her Japanese and even more since she arrived. Understanding was the easier part, speaking without chopping it up, was the hard part.
The last thing she wanted to do was ask someone but at this point she wasted time in grabbing a snack from the shop to look for an alternative. Gazing around the crowed of students, she landed on fidgety, hair green boy with freckles. Her steps were automatically silent and should have known that tapping on the boy's shoulder would have made him yelp. "Gomen'nasai!" Why the heck is this dude apologizing?
She tried to let out a small smile knowing all to well that she has resting bitch face from what her friends had have told her. Most students usually stayed away because they felt a certain way for her golden predatory eyes. Not wasting any time, she pulled out the piece of paper, pointing at her classroom 1-A in hopes that he could walk with her there or even better he was going the same way. From his expression, we were both going to the same class. It probably didn't show but instant relief swept over her knowing that her street record of NOT being lost was still clean. The freckled boy was named Midoriya from what she understood and if he would talk much slower, she probably would understand more. His talking instantly went to quivering when a red intense colored eye, Pomeranian hair blonde male student walked past. Words were exchanged that caused Midoriya to move as far away from his path. The foreign girl didn't move an inch as "Kaachan" from what Midoriya referred to him as he passed by. School bullies seems to be universal in all school countries she thought to herself.
"Kaachan?" She tilted her head confused wanting to know a bit more of their conflict between each other as they headed to class. This time he talked a bit more slower saying they were classmates in middle school and pretty much it. When they arrived at the door, Midoriya's face seemed shock for a moment. At first, she figured it was because of the obviously enormous door but instead "I never got a chance to ask you what your name is" This was a proud moment for her, a sentence that she understood perfectly. She started to open the door "Oh its…"
"Ah! Its you! Curly-Hair kid!" A girl with short brunette hair with long side bangs. "Glad I found you!" It was clear that Midoriya's conversation and hers had completely ended. So much for practicing my Japanese she glumly thought. She left the group looking for any open seat only to find out they were assigned. Luckily, it didn't take long to find her name. However, she did find it next to the Pomeranian blonde who was arguing with overly tense guy with glasses. His hand gestured did cause her to crack a bit of smile. This immediately caught the attention of the one named Kaachan.
"What the hell are you looking at?!" Unfortunately, she completely understood him for being not only clear but loud. She had two option in she attempts to respond or play the stupid American that doesn't know the language. Option stupid American won. Ignoring the boy all together, she plugged in her headphones smiling at the now furious Pomeranian. Now the blue hair glasses targeted toward her. His arms were waving dramatically, and this time she couldn't help but groan. Nothings worse than having a student strictly hell over bent about rules. After five minutes yelling and pointing at the new girl's headphones, he had finally stopped. He exerted his hand to shake "Hello I am Ida Tenya" Fixing to reply it was again cut short "It's that student from the entrance exam!" turning his head to face Midoriya
Screw it. No point in talking anyways I guess, she said to herself as she watched a grown man in sleeping bag move towards the door. This caused her to raise an eyebrow in wondering what kind of school she applied to?!
It was soon to be found out that this was our homeroom teacher, Aizawa Shouta. His appearance and the way he spoke calm and slowly brought much relief. The foreign girl knew immediately that he was the type of teacher that didn't give two fucks and goes straight to the point. She couldn't help but respect him even more for it.
"Put these on and then shove off to the P.E grounds" He said showing a blue and white striped high collar uniform. Why is there so much uniforms in this school? A line was made dividing the boys and the girls as they all went to change. The number of girls in the class was extremely low and were out just as fast as the boys to the P.E grounds.
As all the students gathered it was finally announced that a "Quirk Apprehension test" was going to occur. Only trying to gather the important information, it was clear to the foreign girl that they will be doing normal activities but using our quirks. Excitement filled her chest. Finally, to be able to use their quirks with no regulations!
"Bakugou, how far could you pitch a soft ball in middle school?"
"67 meters" he replied
"Try using your quirk this time around. As long as you don't exit the circle anything you do is fine"
Bakugou stretched his arm, ready to bestow as much force and power to his throw. Sparks ignite causing an all full blast to emerge from his palm. "DIE!"
What kind of hero says die? Dismissing the thought, she struggled to contain her excitement. Everyone's mood was a perfect description of sunshine and rainbows. Until it was not. Aizwawa mood went completely dark "The student who ranks last in total points will be instantly expelled"
Goddamn it…
The first trial was 50-meter dash and from the looks of its Ida seems to be built for the test. Everyone's quirk was beginning to be revealed and up next was hers. She in the middle between a frog like girl and Ida himself. The computer robot began its countdown
3
2
1
Shift. Pale white arms and legs were transformed to four yellow paws with claws. Her body was completely converted to one of the fastest animals on the planets, the cheetah. Her paws pressed hard against the dirt accelerating with each step until she was side by side with Ida.
3.04 secs the computer box automatically responded with me and Ida surprisingly arriving at the same time. Her heart was pounding hard against her chest drumming out any noise outside. She couldn't contain the grin that flew across her face revealing one of the fangs from the transformation. The final people to arrive was the frog girl and the other brunette girl that was excited to find Midoriya.
"Your quirk is really convenient, ribbit. My name Asui Tsuyu but you can call me Tsuyu" It a took a moment to gather everything she said and waiting for the universe to strike down and interrupt her again.
"Ribbit, can't you talk? "Tsuyu questioned.
Sensing that the universe wasn't going to shut her up, she finally replied. "Sorry, heh, my name is Chloe. I'm still working on learning the language"
"It's okay, I could tell you weren't from around here. Let me know if I'm talking too fast, ribbit" She answered. Chloe couldn't help but smile even more. She didn't think that she would actually talk to anybody for at least a week! Chloe followed Tysu to the next trial which was the grip test. Each student was handed the equipment and immediately began using their quirk. Chloe shifted again growing much larger and hairier. Her classmates were shocked to find gorilla among them. This wasn't something new in her hometown. Many kids enjoyed her quirk because it was like having the zoo in one sitting.
All the trials seem to fly by easily for her considering that she was able to shift to any animal that would excel in a type of activity. She did feel extremely exhausted toward the end. Her body was painfully sore, knowing that transforming many times and to different species is the limitation of her quirk. Despite all of this, at least the thought of being expelled was gone. The last person that had yet to use their quirk was Midoriya. Chloe was curious as to what kind of quirk he had but from over hearing Bakugo, he might not have one. Her doubts deepened when Aizawa, had stopped him again from throwing the ball.
Midoriya held the ball clenched in has hand. Chloe can sense the determination and had a good feeling about this. He held the position ready to throw the ball. It felt like slow motion once the ball was released from his hand. Gust of powerful air explode, leaving the ball to skyrocket in the air. His quirk was completely awesome! Before Chloe could rush in and ask him about it, Bakugo was already racing towards him with rage and death. Her golden eyes narrowed, ready to transform one more time, if Bakugo was going lay one figure on him. The closer he got toward him, the deeper her growl slowly emerge. This didn't go unnoticed to the rest of her classmate that took a step back.
Immediately flying bandages wrapped around Bakugo, and his explosive quirk was put to a stop. Chloe was no longer growling and was now interested in her teacher's quirk. His dark black hair was floating, and his eyes were now glowing red. "I've got dry eye, dammit!" Pulling the crazed Pomeranian back. To think they thought she was the wild one back at home…
Once the whole ordeal seemed to have ended, Bakugo's entire demeaner appeared to completely change since he arrived. The once cocky and obnoxiously loud boy didn't spoke a word throughout the trials. Ending finally, the students arrived Infront of their teacher. They were completely drained from the trial, particularly Chloe. Before she would be thrilled in ever getting the chance to use her quirk but tonight, she would rather stay in her normal, boring, human form.
"Time to present the results… and by the way the expulsion thing was a lie" Aizawa added toward the end. Chloe glowered at her teacher but even more so at the student who knew all along. Really? You could have mentioned to anyone! At least so I can hear Chloe's inner thoughts screaming. The results were prompt up on some electronic board. Chloe could care less what she scored and instead was the first to turn around to head back to her classroom ready to finish off the day.
Chloe had trouble staying awake throughout the day and attempting to write anything down was surely not going to happen. She listened to her professor as each one came through the door. Unlike most schools where the students moved to different classrooms, everyone in class A were grouped together. Most teachers handed out syllabus, but some went straight to the knit and gritty. School was finally over, and Chloe was more than ready to head back home. Not having checked her phone since the class had started, she received no text message. Not even a single phone call.
Walking out the door scrolling through past messages, in hopes that maybe she failed to reply to one then maybe it could have been a mistake on her part. Seeing that she replied to each one of her text messages, she convinced herself that her friends were most likely asleep. Deep down, she knew it wasn't true and the way the things ended before she left gave her no reason to go back home. As she was about to exit the gate, her name was called out.
"Hey Chloe, want to exchange numbers, ribbit" Tysu having her phone already out. Chloe had come to conclusion that Tysu was no ordinary frog girl. She was magical mind reading frog girl that happen to disguise her real quirk.
"Sure" Chloe smiled happy to find to make at least one friend before actual school had begun. Once they exchanged numbers, they were sad to find out they were both walking in different directions. "See you tomorrow, Tsysu"
Everything turned out better than she hoped for. Most schools that she transferred weren't as inviting or have known to keep their distance. School was never easy for Chloe, especially since she had developed her quirk. Sure, it was cute to transform when she was younger to a small cub but as you grow older everything changed. The cute soft ocean blue eyed cub grows to fierce predatory gleaming eyed lion, and everyone's perspective has changed. She was no longer this soft cuddly animal but wild animal that could attack at any minute.
Arriving to her first stop light, she was surprised to have found the Pomeranian student waiting at the walkway. She could sense complete sadness. Unlike her, he didn't make single friend. Side by side next to him, she could immediately tell that tears were shed.
"What the fuck are you looking at?" He said his eyes filled with rage again. Chloe didn't know what to say and was pretty sure anything she said end up making him angrier.
"I know you can fucking speak. I heard you talk to frog girl" He glowered. Well, I guess stupid American was not an option she thought to herself bitterly.
"Yes. I can talk a bit" Chloe admit it. She was still trying to get the hang of the language. Realization hit him when he heard her talk.
"You're from America" he said as if he should have known better. "So, you came over in hopes that I would be some tour guy. Fuck off." Chloe wasn't sure how he came to that conclusion but wasn't surprise that he did. He needs someone to take his anger on and that just happened to be Chloe.
"Your quirk is explosive. How?" She asked pointing at the palm of his hands. Bakugo was still irritated and even more that she still trying to build a conversation.
"I'm not telling you shit!"
Chloe had to admit that she was learning a lot of Japanese cuss words despite his reluctance to talk to her. This caused her to smile thinking of the first cuss word that had landed her in detention.
"What the fuck are you smiling about dumbass!"
"You cuss a lot"
"What's it to you! Fine if you want to know so much about my quirk. My sweat contains nitroglycerin and I can excrete it to palm my hand. Your turn yellow eyes!"
Ignoring his lame name calling, she answered "Pretty simple. Transform to any animal I want. Yours sound much cooler though"
He was surprised to hear a compliment. Since he arrived, he wasn't the only one with the top quirk. Everyone's quirk had the potential in being better than his even hers. He can't fall behind. I will make it to the top his inner thoughts exploding.
"Is your name Bakugo or Kaachan" She asked building more and more courage to talk to him.
"IT'S BAKUGO! THAT DUMBASS DEKU CALLS ME THAT!"
"Bakugo" She said to herself. Bakugo was fuming as they walk together but toning much down as Chloe continued to ask him questions. Most of which he yelled at, but Chloe soon found out to be his personality.
"Number?" she pointed at his phone when she realized that she would have to take a right. The Orcas enjoyed their privacy and didn't want anyone to know where they lived. At first, she figured that he was going to put up a fight but instead gave an annoyed glare. "You better not fucken text me stupid questions"
"Of course not." She replied. "only the important stupid question" She added with a smile her canine fangs fully showing.
Chloe Mendoza
Quirk: Beast girl
-ability to transform to any animal she desired
-Weakness: shifting to many different animals brings painful soreness and exhaustion
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A/N: I had made another fanfiction but wasn't feeling it. It will be soon deleted and revised and changed.
