Author's note; I decided that school started on the 8th of April (presumably a Wednesday, as the year is of no consequence to me). So the last chapter took place on Friday, April 10th. This is important and I'll make sure to drop reminders into the story to help us all stay on track since the My Hero universe is on such a crunched timeline. A lot happens in just a couple months time, and even with buffers, it'll be a lot of chapters that don't cover a ton of time. Yes, I know in the anime/manga it says that school is closed the day after the attack. However, this is my story and it's a small-time change so *shrug* oh well. Also, I realized that the dates they hold the provisional hero exam seem odd. I feel like it should happen every 5-6 months.
Akira's POV, That Afternoon
Bakugo and Kirishima keep bugging me about where I was. I wave them off repeatedly.
"I didn't have to fight at all, that's all that matters," Bakugo growls at me, setting off sparks as he angrily mutters to himself and glowers at the ground. Kirishima just sighs and shakes his head, finally giving up on what's obviously a losing battle.
"Well, that's good I guess. Are you headed home now?" I nod and nudge Bakugo out of his stupor.
"DON'T FUCKING PUSH ME! I'LL BLOW YOUR HEAD OFF!" I grin happily. There he is, back to normal once again.
"Oh good, I was starting to think maybe you took a blow to the head out there. You hadn't yelled or sworn once since the attack ended." He growls angrily at me and begins marching in the direction of the boys' locker room. Kirishima gives me a sheepish grin and follows him. I sigh, should I change? Probably... But this is so comfy. Instead, I grab my stuff out of the locker room and head out. I've gotta get some sleep for work tomorrow.
When I arrive home, I'm immediately lifted off the ground into a bone-crushing hug. Courtesy of my very relieved father.
"You're okay! The boss called me into his office to let me know what happened at the school. It's all over the news. Your mother couldn't get home, she's stuck at the hospital right now. There was a big bus crash today too. Your siblings don't know yet, as far as I know." I sigh and pat his shoulder reassuringly so he'll set me back down on the ground. He gingerly lowers me onto the ground and promptly slaps his hands onto my shoulders, beaming proudly.
"I didn't even have to fight, just... Outmaneuver. Some kids took out a dozen or so villains! Don't tell the kiddos, they'll just freak out. They might never let me leave. I'll tell the others at training tonight though. I'm sure they know already though." Grinning my dad nods and heads to the kitchen to start dinner, a rare treat since he's not usually home early enough for it. Looking at the clock I know that I have ten maybe fifteen minutes before the others get here for quirk training. But forty-five before Grandpa decides to show up and supervise so that we can.
The girls file into the back yard, and I'm leveled with a half dozen looks, all furious. Sighing I rub my temples, everyone is just so worked up today.
"So, uh... How's everyone doing?" Nothing, just angry, angry, angry stares. Maiko speaks first, voice calm and serious.
"We're fine. The real question is; Why. Did. You. Not. Hit. Your. Panic. Button?" I pale and hold my hands up.
"It-it wasn't working! There was someone jamming all the signals. Pr-promise." The glares soften by a very small margin. Aniya sighs.
"Still, you should have hit the gather button immediately after signals came back online. We could have met you at school. I don't like the idea that you walked home alone after a serious attack on your school. The news didn't provide any information other than that only one student had serious injuries, for all we knew- that one student was you. From now on, remember that we each have one of those buttons for a reason. Now, on to other business. Everyone grab a seat." By that she means everybody sits criss-cross-applesauce or on their knees, or in my case- half applesauce with one leg out.
"First order of business, congratulations to Kimiko on the letter she received from U.A. today, allowing her to enter class 1-B if she passes an entrance exam on Monday. Second-order of business, since with the new school year we haven't met in a few weeks, I'm proud to announce that myself, Tikara, and Fumi successfully completed the summer courses that allow us to enter the same grade as Holly and Maiko. Which means that we'll all be attending hero schools this time next year. Hopefully, we'll all be in U.A. together, with practice and determination- it is inevitable. Third-order of business, open floor. Beginning with Fumi." Fumi nods.
"Everything is going great with school so far, mom's been working more than usual lately. I think she's getting worked up now that I'm getting closer and closer to going to a hero school. That's all I've got for today." She nods to Kimiko who shrugs.
"I wish I could take a nap all the time, that's all." She lays back and Tikara takes that to mean it's her turn.
"Uh, school's good. It's nice to be a head a grade. None of the other kids will talk to me because they think my quirk is scary. I wish we were all in the same class instead of spread out." She nudges Maiko with her foot. Maiko nods.
"I'm lifting fifteen pounds heavier on the bench press, I added three and a half inches to my vertical and cut a half-second off my fifty-meter dash. So, that's been cool." Holly rolls her eyes and slaps Maiko's shoulder.
"Well, I've been proposed to twice this week. Made out with a hot guy yesterday- not one of the ones that proposed, different guy. And I got these cute shoes at the thrift store, and they're soooooo comfy it's not even funny." Aniya groans, but takes her turn.
"I have no personal news to share. Life events have progressed as is typical for the beginning of the school year." Sitting up straighter I deliver my news.
"Well, my school got attacked today. That was fun. This kid Bakugo has decided to be basically my chaperone, and this kid Kirishima too. Bakugo has an explosion quirk, and Kirishima has a hardening quirk. There's also this crazy girl who's making my hero costume. When you transfer, you should see if she'll update yours too Kimiko... Since it didn't really turn out how you wanted it too." Kimiko groans.
"It's literally like wearing nothing, unlike Maiko I can't just take hits! I'll definitely be paying her a visit. As long as yours isn't stupid looking." For a little while we dissolve into laughs and storytelling, and finally, my grandfather and siblings arrive, Papa, bringing out dinner balanced carefully on his arms. Everyone rushes to gather their plate and beverages, sitting happily on the ground and listening to the new arrivals stories of the day. Finally, Papa taps his glass.
"I have some good news, and then your grandfather has an announcement as well. I've been offered a position in Tokyo, helping build and design a new headquarters for none other than Ingenium. It's a long term assignment, and I won't be coming home often, but Ingenium made the offer personally, and it pays very well- and has great benefits that would cover my medication while I'm there. Yesterday he came to talk to the foreman... And happened to witness an accident, he was so impressed by the way I handled it, and then by everything the bossman said to me he said I was the only man he'd trust with the job. It's a great honor, and just last week your mother was asked if she'd go to the Tokyo hospital to help out, they lost several nurses at once to maternity leave. Ingenium has said that he has no problem with her sharing housing with me for the duration of my stay... So, with that said- the money from this could really change our lives. Who knows, other pros might see my work or hear of me from Ingenium and hire me for the same things! Now, old man, it's your turn."
"You'll all be taking the Provisional Hero Licensing Exam at the end of the month. I had thought on waiting until U.A goes and takes theirs in September... But after the attack on the school, I'd feel better if you all at least attempted it. You don't have to pass, I especially am not going to be expecting those of you that haven't had the real training to attempt it. However, back in the day, I had my Pro-hero Teaching License, which basically just meant I knew enough about quirks to teach future heroes to use them. No one would hire me because I didn't have one, so instead, I registered kids from the area as my students and taught them. You are the first ones that wanted to do something with what I taught you, and as my students, you qualify to take it. I had to pull a few strings because some of you are a little young, but I have faith you'll do well."
Everyone breaks into squeals and hugs one another, except for me. Papa and Mama are leaving, and I can feel tears forming in my eyes. I'm used to not seeing them much, but living in an entirely different city than us for who knows how long? Also, what if I hold the others back during the exam? I know they'd sacrifice their own chances of doing well to make sure myself, and probably Kimiko, are able to pass as we're already students. I suddenly have a thought.
"Is U.A. going to allow that?" My grandfather nods.
"I've already spoken to Nezu, and he sees no problem in you attempting and holds no concerns on whether you pass or fail. He says participation should be left up to me as your long term instructor. The same goes for Kimiko's school, and U.A. if her transfer goes through before then. However, it sounds as though her entrance exam will be participating in the sports festival later in the year." I sigh, of course, Nezu said it was fine. Everyone begins planning and discussing details, and after a while, we begin our usual weekly training.