And now Season 4 begins!
Updates will be coming every 2-3 days, no breaks or stops because over this past week in Lockdown I've sacrificed the majority of my sanity and finished a total of 13 chapters basically closing out this entire season!
As I mentioned before, this season is going to be completely Adachi focused, and have a nice slice of life aspect to it. I really enjoyed writing it, all the way to the end.
It also has some... Mild spoilers for the new My Hero Movie? Nothing really with the plot or characters I promise you just Nabu Island itself :D
Anyways, enjoy!
Season Four, Episode XXXI
The New Arrivals on Nabu Island
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Kirai Amari
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Four Weeks Earlier
"And before we finish today class, I wanted to let you know we'll be joined by a new student tomorrow."
"Great, another face to remember."
"What, somebody advancing from the middle school early?"
"No way, nobody on this island is that smart."
"No, nothing like that, we've got a small family moving here from the mainland! The son is going to be enrolling in classes immediately."
"Oooh new guy," And as usual, Minori is only concerned about one thing. "I hope he's cute~"
"I trust you'll all do your best to make him feel welcome here, they're already getting settled into their new home but try not to bother them too soon, anyways class dismissed!"
"FINALLY!"
Students began to file out, I rose from my seat after strapping the pack I carried over one shoulder. Looking towards a few of the other girls who were also getting ready to depart. "So do you guys want to swing by the park while the suns still out, or do you have club activities to do?"
"Nope," The purple haired Minori waved me off, "I've got cramming to do, I fell behind so much over the summer."
"It won't help her."
"Same," The short, blond haired Kimito added. "Sorry Amari."
"That's okay," I waved them off, knowing not everyone possessed my book smarts. "I'll go alone, want to get in as much sunshine as I can before fall rolls in and the temperature drops."
Minori giggled lightly, "Well you two stay out of trouble okay? Don't let Red make you do something you shouldn't!"
"Don't tease her Minori," Kimito warned, "Wouldn't want Red to jump out and get you!" Followed by a laugh, as we made our way out of the classroom. "So what do you think about this new family we've got moving in?"
"Hmm, seems sudden." I noted with a shrug, "Figured we would have heard about somebody moving to town way before hand right?"
"Maybe it has something to do with everything that's going on?" Minori suggested, tilting her head as she walked. "With All Might retiring, there was all that damage in the city..."
"I'm sure we can ask the new guy tomorrow!" Kimito added, wearing a big smile.
"Or now~" Minori leaned in with a playful grin, "We could go looking, Mr. Aiba said the family was already settling in right?"
I shot her a sideways looks, "I thought you needed to cram..."
"I do, but this is important!"
"No thanks, go snooping if you want but I'm going to be productive with my free time." I replied simply, stepping past them as we reached the entrance to our little high school. "See you guys tomorrow okay?"
"Ugh, fine..."
"Bye Amari!"
With them out of the way, I guess it's time for proper introductions. I'm Kirai Amari, a freshman at the Nabu Island Public Highschool. I'm top of my class, in grades, athletics, and looks if you ask the boys. But we're a small school, on an island with only about a thousand people so there were only two classes in each grade. If you're wondering what I look like, just your typical teenage girl, only about 5'4, athletic build with long black hair and blue eyes.
When I was young I developed a unique mental disorder doctors said was linked directly to my Quirk. Or rather, this disorder gave me two Quirks, and a second personality. That's who the girls were talking about when they mentioned "Red". We call her that because of both her disposition, and when she uses her Quirk our hair turns bright red.
Our Quirks are unique, in that they need one another to keep us alive. That's how Red and I work without fighting over control. If we didn't, well... We wouldn't last very long.
My Quirk is called "Kinetic Conversion". Every movement I make, even my heartbeat, generates kinetic energy that is stockpiled inside of my body. Eventually, it becomes unstable and releases at random, dangerous to both myself and those around me.
That's where Red comes in, her Quirk is called "Kinetic Overcharge". Feeding off the energy I store up, she supercharges her body. She can magnify her speed and power by up to twice their normal levels. Another side effect being, she can only maintain control over our body so long as there is energy stored up. Which she isn't able to do, so her existence is always on a time limit.
We depend on each other, so it's important that we set rules, boundaries, and schedules. I handle most of the schoolwork, while Red deals with our physical activities, and we split family time down the middle as much as possible. Even though I'm only a freshmen, Red and I basically run the student body unopposed. There isn't anyone in this school that isn't a friend of mine, and afraid of her.
And now you're all caught up.
"I can tell you're excited to meet a new student."
"And if I am?"
"I hope he's got a good Quirk."
"I'm sure we'll find out, and find a place for him in one of the clubs."
"Hmph, I hope he gives you a hard time."
"Why would you hope that?"
"Because I think it'll funny."
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Kaiji Adachi
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"You excited for your first day at your new school?" Mom asked, as she cleaned the table of plates left behind by our breakfast.
"Honestly?" I replied, stretching after I stood up from my seat. "Not really, compared to UA... Well, it's gonna be pretty boring I think."
Earning a laugh from her, "Well don't go around telling people you were at UA, the whole point of being here is to remain in hiding for a little while."
"Yeah yeah I know," Waving her off, of course I knew that. "I won't say anything..." But, I think she could tell I wasn't very happy about being here.
"Hey, just hang in there for a little while." She assured, patting me on the back. "The League of Villains will be taken down, and you'll be back at UA before you know it!" Before adding, "Just enjoy the vacation for now, you've gone through a lot recently..."
True enough, I didn't need the reminder. Hell, I was wearing a long sleeve shirt under my school uniform just to hide the scars on my arms. "You're probably right... Just gonna be weird, relaxing... I'm gonna get going, see you later."
"Be good and follow the rules!" She ordered, as I made my way for the door. "And try to make some friends!"
"I know," Rolling my eyes, smiling faintly as I stepped out the door. "Right... New friends..."
It had only been a little over a week, since I left the Hospital and the relocation began. I didn't get much say in the whole deal, but we were moved to this tiny little island far off the coast of Japan. Nabu Island, a basically non-existent crime rate, one school for elementary, middle and high school, and only a single old hero keeping the place safe. It was practically a paradise, though I did notice that everyone here was... Exceptionally average.
Not in a bad way, but I was used to running into all kinds of wacky characters around UA and in the big city. But the people here were so... Normal. Meaning of course, that I was going to stick out like a sore thumb. Hopefully that didn't effect my first impressions at School.
"Hey!" I turned my head to a passing truck, a man sitting in the drivers seat. "You're that new boy who moved in right?" He was wearing a big grin, short light brown hair. "Want a ride to the high school?"
It wasn't really a far walk but... "Sure," I shrugged, "My names Kaiji, Kaiji Adachi." I wasn't too worried about any danger here, I'm pretty sure I could handle a single kidnapper. So I made my way around and climbed into the passenger seat.
"I'm Kento Shimano," He greeted as the truck began to move. "It's great to see a new face around here, you moved here with your family right?"
"Just my Mom," I shrugged casually, "Nobody else in the family really."
"O-Oh uh," He stammered nervously, "Sorry, I didn't mean t-"
"Don't worry about it," I chuckled lightly, "We've been by ourselves for awhile, its fine." Right, this guy just stuck his foot firmly in his mouth. But I wasn't offended, I hadn't thought about my dad in awhile honestly...
"R-Right well... My family's not very big either," He tried shifting topics quickly. "Just myself and my two kids, I'll have to introduce you sometime! Mahoro is a bit of a handful but Katsuma loves meeting new people."
Man this guy was friendly, "Sounds nice, I'll mention it to my Mom later."
We pulled to a stop before the school building just a few moments later, "Here's your stop, good luck on your first day!"
"Right, thanks." Nodding as I hopped out, "And thanks for the ride!" Waving him off as he drove away, before turning my full attention to the school itself. I took a deep breath, and started making my way inside. There weren't many people still outside, considering it was just about time for the classes to start. I followed the instructions I'd been given and made my way to the Year One Class A room.
I could hear plenty of chatter inside, class hadn't begun yet. I hesitated while reaching for the handle, feeling a familiar anxiety settling in. It was funny to think, I'd faced down a monster and a fake villain attack, real life or death situations without even flinching. But the prospect of standing before a classroom of judgemental teenagers? Ugh, it made my feathers ruffle.
Whatever, every great journey begins with a single step... Or something.
I grabbed the handle, and pulled the door open. Stepping inside, the room went dead silent. A series of gasps and murmurs spreading throughout the room immediately. "Ah! You must be our new student," The teacher greeted, an older balding man, rather short in size. "I'm Mr. Aiba, please introduce yourself to the class." He ordered with a friendly smile.
I nodded, stepping to the center stage. "Hello, my name is Kaiji Adachi, it's a pleasure to be here." I was even more anxious, as my fears were confirmed. There wasn't a single mutant here, or anyone with even a small quirk related appearance. I was surrounded by basic humans, as a giant lizard man, this was going to be rough I could already tell by the way they stared.
"Does anyone have any questions for Adachi before we get started?" Mr. Aiba asked, leaning back in his chair. I could tell he was just as interested in me as them, I'm guessing new people weren't very common here.
"I do," A purple haired girl raised her hand. "Hi, my names Habuki Minori," She threw in a quick greeting. "Where did you move from?"
Crap, should I give them the real answer? Or maybe it would be best to give a vague one. "Used to live near Kamino Ward before that villain attack," I explained, "One of our uh... Relatives, suggested we move out here while that all got sorted out."
"City boy, got it." She replied with a nod, as if noting that down.
"What's your Quirk?" Called out a boy from the back.
"Lizard." And he would get no more than that. "In case that wasn't obvious."
"Can you move your tail freely."
"Yes."
"How much can you bench?"
"What? A lot, I guess." Okay were we going to get to actual class stuff or-
"Ahem, I have a question," Another girl chimed in. Sitting in the front row, she was pretty, with long raven black hair and deep blue eyes. She had a badge on her uniform, student council or something? "Do you have any particular hobbies, or interests?"
"Uh... In what regard?" I couldn't just say aspiring Hero without giving away too much could I?
"Our school supports a handful of clubs for every grade," She explained, "It's very important for those in our youthful years to not waste all our time, so I take pride in finding a good place for everyone." Wearing a proud smile.
I get the strange feeling she thinks quite highly of herself. "Well, at the moment I think I'm fine spending my time settling in." I answered with a shrug, "I'll check out the clubs... Some other time."
"Hmm, very well... I should also point out," She went on, pointing an accusing finger at my uniform. "That during our summer months long sleeve shirts are not permitted with the uniform, as I'm sure Mr. Aiba was going to inform you, you'll need to get rid of that undershirt."
"Ahem, yes well..." The teacher cleared his throat, "I was going to mention it after class, but she is correct, modifications to uniforms without proper approval is prohibited."
Dammit, "Right, sorry about that it's just-" Alright how do I play this? Not the whole truth, but just enough to make them leave me alone. "I have a few nasty scars, from an accident I was in when I was younger." Okay, mostly a lie, but a few weeks ago was technically still younger Adachi right? "And I am, very self conscious about them."
"O-Oh, well," Aiba blinked in surprise, "Don't worry about it then, you can go ahead and have a seat in the empty row at the back." He assured with a smile, "Wouldn't want you to feel uncomfortable."
"Thank you." I bowed my head to him, and began making my way to the class. Releasing a silent sigh of relief, I caught a glimpse of that girl with the black hair staring at me as I walked past.
I had a bad feeling that we weren't finished quite yet.
