AN: Thanks for the interest and reviews!
sethscorpio95 - I haven't read that fic, it was too hard to keep track of everyone, so I don't know how to answer your question, sorry.
As Himiko was preparing for her free period, they heard Present Mic's phone buzz. Their teacher took a moment to look at his phone before he lifted his head.
"Midoriya!" Mic raised a finger and pointed it at Himiko. "The principal wants to see you!"
"M-me?" Himiko asked in shock.
"Yeah you! Boss Man has a surprise for our listener."
Nervously, Himiko packed her homework back into her bag before she stood up. She saw the questioning glances her friends threw at her and she could only respond with a shrug. "Your guess is as good as mine."
Without another word, she left the classroom and made her way to the principal's office. As she approached, she saw Nezu standing outside the office. He gave her a small wave. "Ah, Midoriya, good to see you!"
"Is everything ok?" Himiko asked nervously.
"It is! Sorry if this came as a surprise, but I hope this will be a pleasant one. You actually have a guest who wished to speak to you."
"A guest?" Himiko wracked her brain to try and figure out who could possibly want to speak to her and had to do so through the school, but she couldn't think of anyone.
"Please, follow me," Nezu gestured for her to follow before he began walking, and Himiko dutifully fell in step behind him. He led her further down the hallway to the Teacher's Lounge and opened the door, and when Himiko saw the girl that was sitting there, she gasped.
"Hi-Hifumi?!"
There, sitting on the couch, was Hifumi Toga. Seeing her sister for the first time in years, she stood up and ran a hand through her ash-blonde hair to sweep it all behind her back before she folded her hands in front of her, looking at her nervously. "H-Hello Himiko. It's been a while, hasn't it?"
Himiko was so distracted she had forgotten that Nezu was still there until he was placing a tray with a teapot and two cups on a table. "It seems you two have some catching up to do," He turned to look at Himiko. "If you need me, I'll be in my office."
"T-thank you sir," Himiko said as both girls watched the bearlike creature leave, closing the door behind him. The lock sounded deafeningly loud in Himiko's ears, before she turned toward her younger sister.
"I know this is probably a shock-"
"Did the Togas send you?" Himiko blurted out.
"What? No!" Hifumi insisted. "T-they don't even know I'm here," Her voice was barely a whisper as she looked at the ground.
Himiko felt something stirring in her heart. She hadn't seen her sister in years, and even though she had an easier time of it, she was just as much a victim of her biological parents as Himiko was. Despite that, her first thought was to think she was here on their behalf-
She suddenly didn't feel like she was a good sister, let alone a future upcoming hero.
"I'm sorry Fumi," Himiko walked over to her sister. "Just after everything that happened-"
"I know Himi," Hifumi looked up at her. "Mom and dad have done everything they can do to remove your existence from our life. Other than the monthly therapy sessions serving as a reminder, Himiko Toga may as well have never existed."
"It's better that way," Himiko said quietly. "Himiko Toga died almost three years ago, and I'd rather she stay dead."
"Himiko Toga may be dead, but my sister isn't!" Hifumi suddenly blurted out. "I never thought you of all people would actually agree with our parents on anything!"
"Fumi-" Himiko looked like she had been slapped. "-they aren't my parents. Not anymore. They may have brought me into this world, but Inko Midoriya is my only parent now."
"Does that mean we're not sisters anymore?" Hifumi looked like she was about to cry.
"No!" Himiko finally regained her composure and stepped toward her sister, the heroic instincts she had trained into her taking over and washing away her doubt and hesitation. She placed her hands on her sister's shoulders. "You were the only bright light I had growing up. Before-"
"Before Himiko Toga died."
Himiko nodded, biting her lip. "Even though she's dead- how would you like to meet Himiko Midoriya?"
"That's why I came here," Hifumi wiped her eyes as she gave her sister a smile. "I wanted to meet the hero my sister has become."
Hifumi raised her eyebrow questioningly, and Himiko nodded subtly before her sister raised her arms and stepped forward to hug her sister. Himiko wrapped her arms around the girl, holding her in a warm embrace. It was only then that she noticed how much she towered over the younger girl. "When did you get so short?"
"When did you get so tall?" Hifumi asked back.
Himiko smiled. "Turns out fixing my diet did wonders for me."
"I'm glad," Hifumi pulled away and sat down. "One of the first things the lawyers explained to us was how malnourished you were and how you were mistreated by our-"
"-by your," Himiko corrected her as she sat down across from her sister.
Hifumi corrected herself. "By my parents. It explained so much about how you acted. Mom and dad used it to justify their behavior, despite the therapy. But I-" Hifumi looked down. "I'm sorry Himi. If I had known I would have done more. I'd have given you my blood, if that's what it took."
"They'd have punished you too," Himiko said softly. Unable to face the younger girl, he busied herself by pouring them both a cup of tea. "Do you still take half a cup of sugar?"
"No," Hifumi giggled. "I still would like three scoops though."
"Ugh, because that's so much better," Himiko said sarcastically as she prepared the tea and handed her sister the cup.
"I don't care if my parents would have punished me. You-" Hifumi paused as she fiddled with the cup in her hands. "They called you a demon and a monster. How was I supposed to reconcile that with the sickly girl that they kept locked up, like some animal."
"You weren't. Because the Togas were wrong about me," Himiko said before taking a long sip of tea.
"I know," Hifumi looked at her sister with excitement in her eyes. "Do you want to know how I found you?"
"Of course!"
"I was walking home from school and saw a news interview, where you were part of the raid as Ryukyu's intern. When I saw you on the screen, I wasn't even sure it was you. You looked so- so- healthy! You looked better than you ever did at home! And your green hair…" She pointed at Himiko's eyes. "But your eyes and your fangs- I was shocked to see how animated you were when you talked, how open you were about your fangs. I wanted to believe it was you."
"Fumi-" Himiko said in awe.
"So I went home and started looking up everything I could about Carmilla. It took some time, but eventually I found the proof I needed," She gave her sister a fond smile. "I was actually shocked to see you using your quirk on national television during last year's sports festival. But it told me everything. My sister - the sickly, caged bird, was finally free, and she was soaring."
Himiko didn't say anything. As she felt the tears threatening to fall, she put down her cup and walked around to the other side of the couch, before she wrapped herself around the younger girl. Then the crying began.
"Fumi- you don't know the half of it. Mom- Izu- they saved me. I- I don't know what would have happened if I didn't collapse in front of Izu- my brother."
"I know," Hifumi said. "I may have started looking up everything about you once I discovered that. And I made the connection because of Hosu."
"Of course you did," Himiko said, giving her sister a wet smile. "You always were a smart one.
"So you were adopted by the same people who found you on the streets?"
"Yeah," Himiko had a fond smile on her face. "I don't think I could have found anyone more perfect to collapse in front of." She giggled.
"I guess, after the crappy hand you were dealt, you were due some good luck?"
"Yep!"
"Well I'm glad, they must be special."
"They are!"
"Tell me about them?" Hifumi asked. "What happened in the past three years to turn you from a sickly girl to one of the most promising students of the prestigious UA High School?"
Himiko wiped her eyes as she separated from her sister. "It all started at the hospital itself…"
Hifumi sat there and listened to Himiko tell her story. From her recovery and finding genuine friends in middle school, to her decision to become a hero, and her first year at UA.
"...and then well, you saw me on TV." Himiko finished.
"Wow…" Hifumi was in awe. "You've come so far!"
"Yep!" Himiko chirped.
"I'm a little jealous," Hifumi admitted. "Your quirk is so cool!"
"It is!" Himiko smiled happily. "It will certainly help with my plans."
"What're those?"
Himiko pointed to herself. "I don't want anyone to suffer through what I did. What would have happened if I wasn't found? Could I have become a villain?" Himiko had a look of disgust on her face. "I- children shouldn't be punished because their quirk requires blood, or could be used for 'villainous' reasons. I want to show the world that I have as much of a place in it as someone like All Might or Endeavor."
"Well, you're already off to a good start!" Hifumi reached into her bag and pulled out her phone. Opening it, she showed Himiko a social media page.
"What's this?"
"I may have gone overboard and created a Carmilla fan page for you?" Hifumi blushed as she admitted it. "But look at how much interest it has already!"
Himiko took the phone and scrolled. Her eyes went wide as she read the messages. There were only fifteen followers so far, but almost all of them either had a blood-based quirk, or knew someone with a blood-based quirk. "Fumi-"
"That's not all," Hifumi admitted as she pulled out a notebook. "I may have started a scrapbook?"
Himiko giggled, feeling euphoric from her sister's attention. "You'd better hope that your parents don't find that, then you'll be in trouble."
"Oh please, did you forget what my quirk is? I've got several of these hidden away."
"Sneaky!" Himiko gave her sister a wide grin. "I'm glad you're not letting them control you."
"The therapist helped a lot," Hifumi admitted. "I never really saw it until we started going to him. And then I started scheduling extra sessions. Mom and dad didn't see the point, but they knew better than to stop me from going to them."
"I almost wish they did," Himiko grumbled.
"Himi," Hifumi gently chided her. "It was for the best, really. Talking with the therapist without them around, it really opened my eyes. Things aren't great, but they are still better. And I'll be applying to high schools soon- I just have to find one far enough away that they have to let me move out."
"Are you thinking of applying to UA?" Himiko asked curiously.
"That's actually why I'm here!" Hifumi got a mischievous look on her face. "Today was a holiday so I got permission to visit a bunch of high schools in Shizuoka. After visiting a couple others in the morning I saved UA for last."
"I'm surprised your parents even let you consider UA, considering its focus."
"It's still a prestigious school. Even if it is renowned for its Hero Course, the alumni who go through the general studies and business tracks have an almost one-hundred percent success rate in enrolling into universities and going on to have successful careers."
"You know if they ever discover I'm going here…"
"Oh please, do you think they'll ever notice?"
"You're right," Himiko gave her sister a serious look. "I'm just- I don't want you to get in trouble because of me."
"Himi, remember when we were kids and I always snuck things on your laptop?"
"Yeah, I do," Himiko admitted fondly.
"I don't regret the risk then, and I'm not going to regret it now," Hifumi said defiantly. "I- I already lost you once. I don't want to lose you again."
"Fumi-" Himiko suddenly felt herself wracked with guilt. "You won't lose me again. I promise."
"I hope not, I've kind of grown attached to the idea that my sister's going to be a really cool hero someday!"
"One of the best!" Himiko proudly proclaimed. "Izu and Emmy think I have what it takes to be in the top ten!"
"Even better!" Hifumi squealed, before sighing. "I'm so happy for you."
"Well, hopefully you can get into UA next year!"
"I hope so too," Hifumi agreed.
After spending most of the afternoon session with her sister, Hifumi noticed the time. "Oh no, I need to head to the train station!"
"I'm surprised that Nezu let me stay here this long," Himiko admitted as she started gathering up the teacups. "Normally he's all about diligence."
"Whatever the reason, I appreciate it," Hifumi shoved her scrapbook bag in her bag as she stood up. "Can you escort me out?"
"Of course!"
Himiko stood up and opened the door, letting her sister walk through before she followed her out. Hifumi fell behind her as she led her to the front gate. Once they were outside, they turned to face each other.
"Don't be a stranger, ok?"
"Are you sure it's ok for me to message you?"
"Of course!" Hifumi gave her sister a sly smile. "Thanks to you I've gained a few freedoms. I know my emails and phone are safe. Worst case I'll tell them it's for my fan page."
That elicited a laugh from both girls. "I'm not sure what would be worse, honestly." As they calmed down, the two stepped toward each other and embraced, pulling each other into a deep hug. "I'm sorry Fumi, I didn't know how much I missed you."
"It's ok Himi," Hifumi assured her as she pulled away from her sister. "For what it's worth, I really like Himiko Midoriya."
"Good!" Himiko chirped. "I like her too."
Reluctantly, Hifumi removed her lanyard containing her guest pass and handed it to Himiko. "Hopefully I'll find another excuse to come visit you soon, and it won't take me three years to see you again."
"I'd like that. Next time maybe you can meet Izu and my friends!"
"I like the sound of that," Hifumi agreed before diving toward her sister, pulling her into one last hug. "See you soon Himi."
"See you soon Fumi," Himiko said as she ruffled her sister's hair.
Hifumi finally pulled away before she took off, running to catch her train. Himiko watched her sister disappear down the street, before she finally walked back through the gate, only to see Nezu standing off to the side.
"Did you arrange this?"
"No. It was her request, but when I saw it I decided to honor it."
Himiko couldn't help but smile at the principal as she offered him the guest pass. "Thank you for letting me have the afternoon off."
"I expect you to work hard to make up for the missed classes," Nezu said as he took the lanyard back.
"Of course!" Himiko said, before sparing a glance through the gate. "Are you going to make sure she gets into UA next year?"
"That isn't up to me," Nezu pointed out. "It is up to her to pass the written exam, the same as any other student."
"I think she will," Himiko said definitively, before she began walking toward the school.
When the three arrived home after school, Himiko wasted no time taking off her shoes before she bolted into the living room to find Inko. "Mom! You won't believe what happened today."
"What is it dear?"
"Hifumi visited me!"
Inko was glad she wasn't holding anything as she whipped around to face her daughter. She tried to form words but they couldn't come out, as worst case scenarios flashed through her eyes. "Your little sister?"
"Yes!"
"Little sister?" Ochako asked awkwardly as she and Izuku entered the living room.
Inko turned toward the brown-haired girl, with a concerned look on her face. "Hifumi Toga is Himiko's biological younger sister. We haven't had contact with her ever since- well, it's been almost three years." She turned toward her daughter. "Did her parents send her?"
"No mom," Himiko shook her head vigorously. "She actually came by herself, she wanted to see me!"
"Why?"
"She found out I am going to be a hero!" Himiko said.
"Himi seems really excited by this," Izuku pointed out. "Don't you think she'd be more upset if there was something to worry about?"
"You're right," Inko said, letting some of the concern seep out of her. "Just- knowing what those two put you through, I can't help but worry."
"I know mom," Himiko said as she closed the gap to hug her mother. "I had some doubts as well. But talking to her- Fumi's parents didn't know she was visiting me today. They thought she was visiting schools before signing up for entrance exams."
"Did Nezu know?" Izuku asked.
"He did," Himiko confirmed. "He actually walked me down to meet her."
"He was probably concerned that something may have been wrong," Inko said.
"Probably," Himiko agreed. "But it worked out! We spent so much time catching up! More like she wanted to hear about my life ever since…" Her voice trailed off.
Inko examined her daughter's face. "You miss her, don't you?"
A look of guilt washed over Himiko. "If you asked me this morning, I would've said no. I- I actually almost forgot about her. You and Izu are my family now. That will never change. But Fumi - she may have been the one good thing that came from the Togas."
"One of two things," Inko corrected her.
"...One of two things," Himiko agreed. "She wants to move to Mustafu next year and attend high school here. I was thinking - she has some freedom now, but I want to help her! And-" She bit her lip. "If she moves to Mustafu, I want to protect her. To make sure that the Togas never touch her again. Just like they can't touch me."
"Himi," Inko gave her daughter a determined look. "If you want to protect your sister, who am I to stop you? Just. Please be careful? I don't want the Togas to find a way to hurt you through her."
"If they do, I'll tear them apart," Himiko said darkly.
"Himi," Izuku put a hand on her shoulder. "That's what they would want."
"I know," Himiko groaned in frustration. "But it's true! If they hurt her to get to me-"
"We'll take care of it, but we'll do it the right way," Inko promised, the steel in her voice reassuring her daughter.
"You're right," Himiko conceded. "I just-"
"You care about her a lot," Ochako pointed out, unsure if she should be intruding in the family's personal moment.
"Yeah, I do."
"Well, if something happens, we'll all help you!" Ochako tried to encourage the older girl.
Seeing Izuku nodding furiously in agreement and her mom's look of determination, Himiko felt herself smiling. "Thank you! You're the best!"
AN: I've kept these two apart long enough, time for Himiko to be reunited with her sister.
