Disclaimer: The following is a fanfiction written by a person whose unpredictable and finds wokeness is for the weak. Warning: Manga spoilers.

[Cues Opening: My Hero Academia – The Day (Joji Remix)]

Our Anti-Hero Academia

Chapter 40 – Welcome Back to the Action

[Japan]

Drake was glad to be back 'home'. They had arrived back in their universe around three in the morning. Brian and Misaka had headed home, Drake had driven Kyoka back to her parent's place. He pulled up as she got out.

"Thanks for inviting me on the trip." Kyoka said.

"Anytime, Songbird. Though, next possible trip…I'll have to take one of the others." Drake said as she rolled her eyes.

"Then I'll give you something to remember me while you're gone." Kyoka said sweetly as the door to her home opened. "Huh?"

Quietly, Malone had opened up and walked out.

"Oh hey…whoa!"

To which the spider Pokémon put his master on her back and went back inside with her.

"Love you too…" Drake said before Malone closed the door. "I should go home."

He drove away with his head in the clouds. He knew that he was going to have to call a meeting and that the news was far from good. He had wondered if anything had happened while he was away. Before he could check his phone, a chill ran up his spine. That was not a good sign.

-[A Few Hours Later]-

[Cues: jinsang – affection]

[Gekkokage Island]

Jericho woke up feeling slightly better than last night. She lumbered down to see Drake making coffee…and she immediately hugged him.

"Starting to think we're a bit too glued to the hip. I haven't seen you why to do date." Drake remarked.

"Oh, stuff it. Welcome back." Jericho said before sitting down. "And for your information, I just haven't chosen who I want to go after."

"Sure you have." He said sarcastically as Albedo and Harley came down. "Have a seat. We need to talk."

[Music Ends]

"What's up?" Albedo asked.

"I called a meeting. The team should be here…did you catch up with canon?" Drake asked.

"Why? Who died?" Jericho asked.

"Bakugo apparently. Shiggy killed him." Drake said as she spat out her coffee.

"Damn." Jericho spat. "Harley, go pick up Enji."

"You let him on the island?" Drake asked.

"Had to, family therapy." Jericho said as Harley went out the backdoor. "Plus, he's a warper now."

"Called it." Albedo said shaking his head as there was a knock on the door.

Mortimer opened the door for Nezu, Aizawa, Nemuri, Toshinari, Izuku, and Miruko to come down to which they took a seat around the table. Harley returned with Enji and with donuts.

"This is awkward, but I heard you're working out the issues with your family. Good that you're doing that." Drake said sipping his coffee.

"Welcome back, Drake." Enji said before taking his seat. "I suppose we all have news for you."

"Well, the meeting with Xan Ice was good. Good enough that he gave us information. All for One has found himself a new body…" Drake said as everyone flinched. "What makes it worse is the body is of an alien. An oni girl."

"Wait, an oni…girl?" Toshinari said.

"Yes, in time, he will physically become a she. Don't discount that as any less of a treat. This oni alien race can fly and have super strength. To make it worse, they all get a secondary special power. Think Quirks on crack. We should be lucky it's Lum's body he got and not the one that can shapeshift." Drake said as the others balked.

"Everyday, I keep thinking that we're not at the bottom of the totem pole…but I keep getting reminded that I just need to accept we are." Nemuri said with a groan.

"We're not that bad. We're not 'The Boys' universe, a nihilistic wasteland that's an insult to superheroes made by an author with a grudge. But back to the point, the oni do have weaknesses. Umeboshi gets them drunk, they crave extremely spicy foods, and cutting their horns off takes away their flight and their oiwers." Jericho said as some of them were writing this down.

"As for strengths, I can at least tell you about Lum. She's immune to any and all forms of electricity. She can absorb and attack with them. She can even store electricity to build up her attacks and ate electricity. So under no circumstances are we to use electricity." Drake said getting nods all around. "Might I ask what happened to Lady Nagant?

"She's been in therapy…I didn't want to have to any of you knew until Drake got back, but she got the warper's secret and she opted to leave the universe." Harley explained. "After a few sessions and learning the fight, she wanted to get away from her home universe. Far."

"Another piece off the board. I can't blame her considering All for One and Hero Society fucking her life up." Drake said before taking a seat again. "So as it stands, AFO is in the process of getting a new body and the government is pulling a raid on the hospital as we speak."

"I believe we have other matters to discuss." Nezu said taking a donut for himself. "Got any cheese?"

~{OAA}~

[AFO's Secret Hideout]

"What do you mean you got raided?" AFO bellowed.

"Don't stress yourself, you'll complicate the process." Dr. Garaki hissed. "But yes, I got raided. Seems my ties to you have been exposed…government agents stormed the hospital. Had I not had my escape system, I would have been arrested. Even worse, they've frozen my assets and are going after my associates. Only going to be a matter of time before one of them squeals."

"Damn those accursed aliens! I will have bleeding on the ground when I am done with them!" AFO said as the doctor was monitoring the status on the computer. "Is there anyway to speed this up?"

"It's risky…but there's risk of whatever personality was in her mind overriding yours." Dr. Garaki remarked. "But I warn you that the slow and…."

"DO IT! I highly doubt that whatever personality was in that brain of hers will…" AFO said angrily. "How long is the faster way?"

"Four weeks at most…but you'll be in a coma." Dr. Garaki said as the villain demanded it anyway. "If you insist…"

~{OAA}~

[Mustafu]

Class continued on. Class 1-A plus Mei were in their homeroom waiting for Aizawa's return alongside the Anti-Hero Trio.

"So Kyoka how was the yacht party?" Mina asked. "What was it like going to another universe?"

"It was a world where no one had quirks…and it was crime ridden. Like really crime ridden…but the yacht party was really good. The drinks, the food, the hot tub, the private cabins. The place was huge." Kyoka said.

"So did you fuck him all during the trip?" Mei asked without any tact.

"Pretty sure she did." Tsuyu said bluntly.

"Why would you ask that?" Kyoka said redfaced.

"It is a legitimate question." Bakugo sniped before seeing Izuku on his phone. "What are you doing?"

"Looking at our canon…figured I'd see what's…oh…oh crap." Izuku said as his heart sank.

"What's wrong? You know like someone di-Oh, who died this time?" Mineta asked near nonchalantly.

"Dude, how are you so calm?" Denki asked him.

"Because it's obviously not going to happen in our timeline...right?" Mineta asked.

"I'm so sorry, Bakugo." Izuku said as Bakugo's eyes widen.

"You can't be serious…" Bakugo said as Izuku nodded. "Damn it, how did I go out? Like a badass?"

"Bakugo, you died. I don't know how matters, what matters is you die-Oh…well seems 'God' decided for your canon self to not die." Izuku said seeing the update. "I wonder how the others are going to take it."

The Trio had considered it a bit of a cop-out, but decided not to dwell on it.

"Good morning, sorry for the lateness. I'm happy to announce the sports festival is this week coming. But things are going to be a bit different this year. We're not restricting you form using your Pokémon. By all means, use them." Aizawa said.

"Are Drake, Albedo, and…"

"Taking part in the competition? No. But they can add stuff to it. Just be ready for it." Aizawa said.

The school day went on and come noon…the students were all at lunch.

"Yo." Drake said coming up to the table. "Sorry, I've been away. Just getting some things prepared. Be ready for the class to all meet up at the island clubhouse for a step for your independent study."

They all nodded before he left again.

~[OAA]~

[Gekkokage Island]

Come time for 'independent study', they were all on the island walking into the clubhouse as was Rumi, Nezu, and Aizawa. Tiff and Brit were already there as their boyfriends took seating next to them.

"Afternoon anyone, I have two announcements. One, the matter of dealing with the villains at hand has changed. A file has been made and put up on the group chat for all of you to read up on. And my second announcement is we are going to be hosting a Pokémon tournament which will be hosted before the Sports Festival." Drake said as they all looked surprised. "To foster better relations…and make the country some money, Deika City will be hosting it. In will be this Thursday."

"There are a few rules. You need at least four Pokémon to enter and at minimum your Pokémon can not be under level 40 or over level 50. Held items will be allowed, but attempts for you to use items on them won't be." Jericho explained. "To even the score, Rare Candies are being offered for free at the Pokémon Center ONLY to raise any Pokémon you have up to level 40."

"Will you three take part?" Mina asked.

"We debated being your final challenge, but unfortunately we won't time to prep that due to a bit of an investigation that will eat up our time." Drake said. "We have Pokémon we have on lower levels for the Battle Frontier and tournaments. Nezu, Aizawa, and Miruko will even be entering the competition. Which makes it 24, so go forth and train! Anything you want to say, Principal Nezu?"

"Do your absolute best. The tournament is going to be broadcast as precursor to the Sports Festival. The public has wanting to see your progress in action for some time. Give them a good showing." Nezu said.

"Any questions?" Jericho said. "No, then you're all free to go."

Everyone was leaving as Drake took the air only to sense Momo floating up right next to him.

"Drake, are you busy at the moment? I could use some guidance…and your company." Momo said shyly before catching herself. "To prep for the tournament."

"Momes, you know I'd be giving you an unfair advantage if I did that." Drake said playfully. "But I'm pretty sure Toru is probably going to use Albedo for that…so what the heck."

He had taken her to the New Horizon to the terrarium with plenty of his Pokémon. Specifically, to a nest of bird Pokémon. However, before she could say anything…she felt something wrapping around her arms before lifting her.

"What the…"

And there it was…a Pokémon with large, spherical, purple body with the lower quarter of its body being a lighter purple. Its colors by a repeated semicircle pattern all around its body with the top of its head is a puffy, white mass. In its center lay a large yellow "X" and on either side, just above the "X" are its small, red eyes. On the lower portion of its body are four long, thin arms that diagonally in four different directions. Its arms are tipped with yellow and have three short points each. The bottom of its body narrows into a short, red extrusion that fans slightly outward.

"Put me down!" Momo said as it dragged her off to where several of its kind and it's lesser were floating around.

Drake walked over to see young Driftloom floating around as the Driftblim put her down. One Driftloom came to wrapped herself around Momo's arm before letting out a cry.

"Looks like you got your new flying Pokémon." Drake said innocently handing her a Friend Ball. "You may want to use this."

And just like that, Momo had added Aella to her party putting her Dubwool out of her active party. Drake's phone rang showing it was Tsuyu who was calling, and he answered putting it on speaker.

"Tsu." Drake remarked.

"Drake-kun, I wanted to ask if we could spend some time helping me study." Tsuyu asked.

"I'm helping Momo at the moment…" Drake said. "I don't think she wants to make a group affair."

"Oh, I see. I can wait for later. Tell Momo I said hi…and make sure she's loaded on the pill." Tsuyu said before hanging up as Momo's face was red.

"Drake, I…don't take it the wrong way, but I don't think I re-"

"Say no more. I wouldn't force the matter…the choice is all yours on whether to take that step." Drake said gently as he hugged her.

"That's sweet of you. Sometimes I fear you're not going to pay attention to me as much as the others." Momo said sheepishly.

"You know Kyoka thought the same thing…that and about her looks. Kyoka's gorgeous. She just kept comparing herself to others. She talked about you quite a bit." Drake remarked before breaking it off. "How about we get some Rare Candies in your Pokémon that need them, and we can get something to drink."

He took her hand as they left the ship. The Pokémon Center only had a few people there as most opted to train as they were near level 40. Drake and Momo sat at the table having milkshakes while having an idle chat.

"Finally!" Mina said seeing Sirius and Sir Sauce evolve. "Now we can start training."

Mina left with her Pokémon as Ochako received hers back.

"Miss Momo, you may pick up your Pokémon now." Nurse Joy said as Momo came for hers. "Your Driftloom evolved."

"Thank you." Momo said taking them back before coming over to Drake. "Thanks for the time…and your advice."

"Anything for you, Momes." Drake said as she kissed him before leaving.

Momo had always been rather sweet on him and spending time with her had never been dull. His phone buzzed with a text from Jericho.

'Manga leaks hinting Miruko might be next to die'

"I need another milkshake." Drake thought.

[~]

Izuku and Bakugo were sitting out on a bench overlooking Swoopneck Lake taking in the scenery.

"Kacchan, are you okay? You've been quieter than usual." Izuku asked.

"Izuku, I think it was just setting in for me that I could have died in canon. The whole forgiveness and redemption stuff felt like they were setting him up to die only to cop out." Bakugo remarked. "I wanted to consider apologizing now…when it could be seen as leg-."

"You don't have to. Actions speak louder." Izuku said.

"For what it's worth, I'm sorry for being a major asshole." Bakugo said with a sigh.

"Apology accepted. At least you weren't the traitor." Izuku said as Bakugo looked a bit shocked by that. "Yes, I admit I'm a bit saltier at Aoyama over you. I can easily prove you wrong so…I wasn't too torn up about you. In the mood for a battle?"

"Against you? No, I'll wait for the tournament." Bakugo said as he walked away from Izuku, leaving him alone.

"Clever bastard." Izuku said under his breath. "Oh well, I guess I'll have to train on my own."

[~]

"Thanks for agreeing to come training with me." Shoto remarked in the midst of a battle.

Within the caves of Mt. Marijute, Shoto had went into one of the dungeons with Kirishima and Yuga. The portal had taken them a place fittingly named Shimmer Hill. They there made making their way through the floors finding some valuables on the way.

"Yes! Omega's finally on Level 40." Kirishima said as his Metang defeated a pair of Linoone.

"Ice Fang!" Shoto said as Dark Might sank his icy jaws on the attacking Ampharos

Shoto got out an Ultra Ball before throwing at the Ampharos capturing it before the ball waggled before clicking shut. He took up the ball to scan with his phone to get some data on him before letting it out.

"Now what should I call you?" Shoto said as Ampharos bellowed out a roar.

"Don't make it dumb." Ampharos said.

"How about Sparkles?" Yuga suggested.

Ampharos sent an Electro Ball his way that Yuga dodged leading to a passing Gengar to get zapped.

"Thanks for the opening." Yuga said with a smirk as he throws a Quick Ball at it.

At the last minute, the 'Gengar's' form fizzling a completely different Pokémon while capturing it. One waggle and it clicked as Yuga took it up to scan it.

"Zoroark, the Illusion Fox Pokémon and the evolved form of Zorua. This Pokémon cares deeply about others of its kind, and it will conjure terrifying illusions to keep its den and pack safe. Seeking to ease the burden of solitude, lonely Trainers tell Zoroark to show illusions to them. It's illusions are so good that it is capable of human speech if taking a human form. This Zoroark is female at Level 39 with a Serious nature."

"So, a race of tricky foxes. We should be on our guard…and as for you…I'll name you Strider." Shoto said as Ampharos sighed.

"At least it's not stupid sounding." Strider said as Yuga let out the new capture.

She was a bipedal, slate grey, fox-like Pokémon with crimson and black accents. Her has a pointed snout and ears with red insides and red rimming her eyes and mouth. Zoroark has a large, red, voluminous mane with black tips, tied into a ponytail, as a teal bangle down her length separates a mass of the mane from the lower portion. She had a black ruff on her upper body, pointed at the shoulders from which her arms extend. Her upper arms are thin contrasting her bulkier lower arms that have spiky extensions of fur at the elbows. Rad claws were on her hands and feet. She was glaring at Yuga with her red-rimmed eye with light blue irises.

"Um…hi." Yuga squeaked as she walked past him.

She was looking to scrap with Strider, but Dark Might blocked her way.

"No, you don't." Dark Might snarled.

"Get out of my-"

"That's enough." Yuga said coming up. "I know you're bad…but let's some good in you and you'll feel better, Bernadette."

Bernadette sighed before going back to Yuga's side.

"Well, we're close to the end." Kirishima said before spying the staircase. "And there it is!"

The group went up the stairs to find themselves at the top of the hill.

[Cues: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness OST - In the Depths of the Pit]

The portal back to the mountain was there along with a treasure chest that Shoto went up to open it. A few spheres they could sell, TMs, three Rare Candies, and a few gold nuggets. One for each of them to take.

"Well, this was a good training session." Kirishima said before his cell buzzed. "Hm? Oh it's Fluttershy. I gotta go."

Kirishima took his cut of the loot before going through the portal. Shoto and Yuga took their cuts before following after him.

[~]

[Music Ends]

Iida watched in satisfaction as Spike evolved to his final form after taking down a Tauros. Spike bellowed out as Iida returned him.

"I've managed to get them all up, but I need to look towards getting a sixth Pokémon." Iida said before sensing a presence.

He turned to see a hooded young man who raised his hands with his hood obscuring his face.

"Easy, brother. I mean no harm. I'm just a wandering Pokémon breeder who sells the good stuff."

"Who are you?" Iida said on guard.

"My name? Yago." Yago said. "And like I said, I came to this island from the regions to sell my wares and Pokémon I breed. I specialize in that rare shit. You know, regional forms and the newer Pokémon." Yago remarked before gesturing to his armored van that was in the bottom of the hill. "Allow me to show you my office."

The van was a customized Brute Stockade that had art of various women in lewd poses. Iida was met with Yago's office…and home.

"You live in an armored van?" Iida asked.

"Yeah, and it flies." Yago said. "I've been chomping at the bit to come and sell my shit here, but XanTech and that fairy chick got in the way. But I hear she's pulling out for other ventures, so I moseyed on in." Yago said. "I got berries, TMs old and new, evolution items, Trade Stones…"

"Trade Stone?" Iida asked.

"Designed to evolve Pokémon who evolve my trading." Yago explained. "Hot seller, but on the matter of Pokémon. What type do you seek?"

"Fire. Something to round out my team. Dual typing is fine." Iida mused.

"Here's something you might be interested in." Yago said showing him his computer. "This is an Alolan Marowak. A Fire/Ghost type."

"Interesting, and you got several of them." Iida inquired.

"I do. Just infer to me if you prefer a male or a female one for us to do business." Yago said.

Iida was more than pleased to buy one and a few items before leaving the van. Yago's cell phone rang as he looked at the caller ID before he answered.

"Brit. I didn't think you'd call me since our breakup….how you been?" Yago said jovially. "Funny you mention that…I'm on the island doing deals as we speak. So you got stationed here as a ranger? Congrats on that. You're in need of my expertise? I see…I will pay a visit….and I can help your new boyfriend. Be at Mirage Beach, ciao."

Yago hung up before closing up the van to get to the driver's seat before starting it up and driving down.

(A/N: Man does it feel bad to be back in the grove to write this fanfiction. Considering Bakugo nearly dies in canon…I'm pretty mixed over it. The author tried to redeem him before killing him…only to make it a Disney. This plotline is going to stay fairly concise and isolated with the only connecting thread being where the tournament is taking place. Look forward to it. Note: Chapters 6, 28, 29, and 36-39 were edited for grammar and spelling.)