The setting sun burned across the sky by the time Ciana hopped down the steps from the dorm building, "About time, hurry up," Katsuki muttered on the grass just outside the dorm, giving them plenty of room. Ciana wore her school gym clothes while Katsuki opted for baggy cargo pants and a black tank top with a skull on it. "Stretch first, if you pull something that's not my problem,"

Ciana rolled her eyes at his usual blunt nature but followed through on his instructions with a nod. "Got it." She responds firmly, now giving a big stretch to her arms and legs. Pulling through cracks but nothing that painful. "So, what do you think is the lesson for today? Anything I should focus on besides the enemy?"

"What you lack horribly is hand to hand combat, sure, you can throw a punch but why would it matter if you get your ass kicked by someone better than you?" Katsuki stated, crossing his arms. "Get into a stance,"

Ciana at least doesn't take his insults too personal as she was pretty used to it, nodding again with a seriousness in her eyes. Ciana gets into her fighting stance like he instructed and now eyed him very carefully as she is fully prepared for whatever he throws at her. "Ready whenever you are."

He narrowed his eyes, unfolding his arms as he stood inches from her, then his foot tapped hers apart slightly. "Your balance is off, if I wanted to I could knock you off your feet easily-" Then he moved behind her, adjusting her arms to be in front of her face. "-and having your fists at your face won't protect you from a faster attack, less you want a broken nose,"

Now, he took to stand in front of her, not bothering to raise his own stance aside from his palm. "Now hit me."

Ciana was a bit surprised how instructed Bakugo is being so far, he may be blunt but he actually sounds like he makes a good self defense teacher. This had Ciana raise her smile again but this time more proudly and ready to fight.

Now in the right stance, Ciana made sure to eye him carefully as she made a move to charge at him, raising her fist as she was fully prepared for what's to come…

Her fist struck his palm, he clenched it, and her eyes blinked wide with a surprised sound before she found herself laying on her back on the grass, hard. It had happened faster than she anticipated but he had pulled her forward, grabbed her collar with his off-hand and swept her feet out from under her, now having her pinned to the ground. "Without your quirk enhancing your speed you're about as helpless as any other extra,"

Letting her go, he stood back and raised his open palms again. "Get up,"

"Had it coming…" she says with a grunt, expecting he have the upperhand anyways… but this wasn't enough to get her to give up, quickly Ciana got back on her feet. Ciana knew he was right that without her power she was helpless and didn't want to fully rely on it.

As soon as Ciana was back on her feet, the seriousness in her eyes came back. Ciana once again charges at Bakugo, no matter how quick or rough he gets, she won't back down no matter what.

She landed two hooks to his palms, pulling her left back for a gut punch but then her jaw seized in pain as his own fist connected, spinning her around slightly from the force, then, his leg caught hers and threw her face first into the dirt. "If you take a hit you have to find your balance on your own, and you keep shifting your legs back into that pathetic stance, it'll feel uncomfortable for a while but get used to it,"

Ciana once again groaned from the rough treatment, she may be down at the moment but her teeth gritted together to pull though… Using her hand to lift herself up, Ciana remembered back when she had to confront people who were rough on her whenever she stepped in… they called her weak and pathetic… but each time they were rough and viewed her poorly… looking back to that only made her more determined to fight back.

Ciana quickly pulls herself together as she gets up, taking Bakugos words to heart… Ciana immediately lifted her gaze as she charged forward again quicker, paying mind to how he grabs and moves. Ciana might not fully be aware of his actions but still keeps an open mind…

Ciana again made her move, striking his palms but not once did Katsuki even flinch, pushing her fists away on contact. Then, he slapped her right arm by the wrist, after deflecting her left jab he swung his own left forward, catching her cheek before his foot raised and promptly kicked her onto the ground roughly. "You keep using wide swings, it leaves that defence for your face open, you have to incorporate other attacks or you become predictable, or take up martial arts, idiot,"

He had a point… Ciana had to do more quick thinking and not always rely on her fists, not only did she have to be quick but use her legs for a fighting defense and attack. "Your moves may knock me out but your words won't drive me down!" Ciana ends up saying playfully but determinedly with her proud smile raising on her face.

Ciana had no intentions of giving up, once again back on her feet as she tried a new tactic to fight like he instructed. Ciana may have some bruises but it wasn't going to be enough to make her cry and whine, As Ciana once again charged at Bakugo. She tried to not only use her fists to fight but also her legs to kick or knock him down, focusing on the right timing to get the upper hand and still paying to mind where he might grab her, when Bakugo tried to grab her she will try to use her legs as a defense to fight back.

This time, her movements were starting to shape up, she took sharp strikes this time to guard against any attacks thrown at her. Moving back from a grab, Ciana struck with her right leg only to freeze as he caught her boot and ankle, then, unceremoniously threw her onto her back again. "If you're going to kick, you need to balance yourself properly on your opposing leg otherwise you lose momentum and your posture will be exploitable so like with punches, make your kicks snappy, don't try any of that crap with long swings unless you have momentum,"

"J-just warming up now! But thanks for the heads up as usual!"she responds confidently, her smile still stays even when he gets her down. No matter how he gets her down Ciana will still hop back on her feet, doing it much quicker than slowly at the start.

When Bakugo falls down again she would try and quickly strike his legs from below to try and get him down next, thinking if she does that then there will be a better chance to strike back if she manages to pull the move off.

Inside the dorm, a few watched, wincing after every fall Ciana would endure. She would get up, make new moves or refine old ones only to be brutally punched, kicked, or thrown into the dirt again. "Bakugo isn't holding back at all, almost hard to watch," Sero winced as Ciana took a nasty right cross to her side as she gasped, collapsing from the hit only to shakily stand again.

"Why is she letting him do this? Bakugo's beating her to a pulp!" Ashido watched between her fingers, afraid to look away.

"Maybe... someone should intervene?" Hagakure felt really bad for Ciana, she was basically the blonde's personal punching bag.

"This is too much, come on!" Kaminari yelled until a jack stabbed his neck. "Grah!" He recoiled as Jiro stared out the window with them, bemused as always.

"She wanted him to train her better for the festival, that's why she's getting back up," She didn't like it either but she overheard Ciana talking with Izuku and the others. "Midoriya's worried too but left this to Finley to decide, same with Uraraka and Iida, so let it go,"

"It just seems extreme," Sero rubbed his nape.

"Maybe so, but that's not our choice, it's hers, much as we don't like it," Jiro added, walking away again. "Just make sure someone tells them when dinner's ready or whatever,"

Outside, Ciana panted while staring up at the orange sky, her body hurt all over as she tried to catch her breath. She paused, "My breath...?" Total Concentration breathing... that wasn't a quirk so maybe that'll help. Taking a lungful of air, Ciana moved back to her feet as her whole body felt hotter, ignoring the bruises across her body.

Katsuki noticed her change in form, slowly, he clenched his fists.

Ciana quickly took notice Bakugo is getting more aware of her form, Bakugo may have beaten her to a pulp but she kept enduring it and hasn't complained once. She also wasn't aware the others were watching as she needed to stay focused on her spar with her teacher. With her own clench of her fists and her smile again still intact and determined, remembering what Mr Yagi taught her and Izuku… Ciana charged forward and made her move…

This is exactly what she needed when she had to face off with other people knowing they will get more rough, Ciana didn't want to be known as the scared little girl that can't do anything, she may be from another world without powers and hero's but Ciana wanted to show she's just as strong like all of them.

The second she lunged, her movements were faster, but her quirk wasn't active, all she did was take a breath. Whatever it was Katsuki didn't let it derail his thoughts, instead, he raised his right arm, blocking her surprisingly strong hit, he threw a jab but she swayed to his left, moving around to strike at his own face, landing a blow but he caught himself with his foot and twisted his hips, slamming a right hook across her own cheekbone. To his surprise, she locked her hand around the arm that struck her, and swung her right knee forward to connect to his gut.

Katsuki grunted but then grabbed her arm back, and swung with his left, striking her face as her head bounced back but she too held her ground. Then, grabbing both her arms he pulled them down and quickly landed several blows to her face back to back before she punched him in the stomach, winding the blonde who then dived under her next strike, wrapping his arms up and around the arm she missed with before taking her legs out from under her. Ciana was pinned in a triangle hold, unable to break free. So her hand tapped out and Katsuki threw her back as he knelt on the grass, panting heavily.

Ciana was exhausted and very sore all over… but Ciana could see she improved when facing off with Bakugo, panting a lot from the intense sparring match… Ciana ended up chuckling as she began to rub her sore shoulder. "I can tell you didn't see that coming, told you I don't back out that easily." She says playfully, taking a moment to catch her breath as she eyed the guy with her usual smile.

"You may be pretty rough with your moves but I don't expect any less from you, thanks for helping me out so far. I already feel like I'm starting to get stronger." She ends up telling him while still catching her breath, Ciana went to grab her water bottle she had sitting in a distance as she took a big gulp from it.

He rolled his right shoulder before grabbing his own then walked a few paces toward the doors back inside. "We're done today, same time tomorrow, do some research on actual fighting, not that bullshit you see in movies,"

Ciana didn't expect he already wanted to stop now, but she has to admit she could use a break. Though felt a little embarrassed, he seemed to catch on to what she saw moves in the movies… After what she learned today Ciana has to write down what she learned, nodding in his direction with her confident smile still intact.

"Right, I'll take today's training to heart. Thanks again Katsuki." She responds while standing where she is eyeing his back, sipping at her water bottle again.

"Whatever," Then his eyes became jagged and enraged. "And will you idiots quit watching us already!?" His fury startled the handful of their classmates who had their faces pressed to the glass, watching them.

"Eh…?" Ciana finally took notice of their friends watching them at the door… blushing incredibly red now just realizing it as she eyed them. "W-wait, y-you guys were watching us?!" Ciana felt so embarrassed right now as she wondered how much they saw.

"I-I thought you guys were focusing on your own training?" Ciana didn't think they would be so interested to watch them go at each other, figuring they would be focusing on their own ways to prepare for the sports festival.

Of course, Ciana couldn't hear them but the group smiled sheepishly before dispersing quickly, followed by Katsuki huffing as he made his way to the doors. "Let them watch, if they want to waste time I don't care, at least someone here can take a punch," He muttered, shoving the door open.

Ciana at least had the energy to walk behind as she entered the building with him, Ciana was still so embarrassed they were watching but… if other people were going to watch during the festival then it probably will be another good way to get used to people watching… though Ciana perked up again at Bakugos words, still having her water bottle in hand. "You know, that's probably the nicest thing you ever said about me." She responds teasingly and a little giggle in the end, a little happy she got to impress Bakugo a bit.

"Shut up!" Came his grunt, moving toward the stairs before he pointed straight at the sofas where Ashido shrank back after being spotted. "And don't you dare start with that crap you like spewing everyday, Raccoon Eyes!"

"Hey, I wasn't gonna say anything!" She held her hands up in mock defence. "...way to try and throw a wrench in my ship..." She muttered under her breath, eyes glancing off to the side.

Ciana let him go off knowing he probably wanted to take his time to himself as usual, giggling at Bakugos funny blunt nature again. "Ah so she's the raccoon eyes he was talking about before… noted." She says to herself with an amusing smile, though catching on what Ashido said in the end caused her to be surprised with a blush on her cheeks as she now eyed her confusingly.

"Wait, w-what do you mean by ship…?" Ciana was well aware what that word meant as it was a relationship trend at home… not at all expecting she thought they were becoming a couple which confused her.

"Oh, ya know, Izuana, ooor Cizuku, dunno, still working on that title, but then here comes Mr Anger Management making some good polar opposite chemistry with you and now my brain feels like mush," Ashido flattened against the back of the sofa, whining in dismay. "I can't handle that pressure yet..."

That really took her back as her face became incredibly red, especially the idea of dating Bakugo. Still it was enough to make her flustered. "Whoa whoa, hold up!" She raised her hands up in defense. "J-just because I wanted to train with him doesn't mean anything is going on between us, besides I doubt that guy is remotely interested in me, Bakugo can't stand me." She responds, taking another big gulp of her water bottle.

"I know, just teasing," Ashido grinned roguishly. "A few of us know who your heart's set on after all~"

She rolled her eyes playfully but smiled knowing whose she's referring to, still flustered bringing that up but she can't deny that Ashido is right. "Yeah I'm well aware." She giggled. "Where's Izuku anyways? He wasn't with you guys when you were all watching us?"

"Oh, lookin' for him now, hm?" She mused but then received a flat stare for her comment so Ashido sighed and smiled. "Went to his room I think,"

"W-well I just wanted to make sure he wasn't freaking out about me training with Bakugo." She rubbed her neck flusteredly. "I probably shouldn't worry him more about how beat up I become, I could use a nice warm bath while I'm at it…" she says pretty tiredly as she already goes to make way for the stairs… she felt like a mess right now.


As soon as Ciana made her way to the girls bathroom quarters she immediately relaxed herself in a nice warm bath… her muscles were so sore and really needed this relaxation… especially look presentable again to not add more worries to Izuku, Ciana was fully aware how rough Bakugo would be and pretty much expected she feel this way… But this is incredibly helpful for her to be prepared for what's to come at the festival.

Ciana took a little time in the bath but once she was ready, she had her T-shirt on and comfy sweatpants as well as her sneakers. Her hair was back down to her shoulders instead of up in her ponytail, once Ciana checked herself over to see she looked less like a mess, she made her way to Izuku's room to check up with him. Now standing outside his doorway, she gave it a few knocks…

She waited but no response came. Making a strange face, she tried to doorknob and it opened, "Izuku? I'm coming in," This was probably okay, right? Taking a quick peek, the curtains were open so there was little sunlight that remained filtered in, and at a desk was Izuku, fast asleep over his notes.

Closing the door, she approached him, watching his face before eyeing his notes. They detailed two distinct things, one was 'Full Cowling', using the new name to cover up One For All, the other was about Aura. Lifting the page she could read, Ciana read over his words.

'It's possible Aura could function similarly to Full Cowling, by condensing stronger feelings Ciana has accumulated from close contact with me she could produce stronger attacks for a split second. There is also the utility of her newest ability where she can feel the emotions of others. So far, it has affected us both by amplifying our strongest feelings but what if she could sense others from a distance? While not practical in a fight it can be used for investigations or therapy'

'Speaking of, I wonder if she'll open up to Ms Midnight about her problems? Ciana says she's fine, but I've been in her shoes to know she doesn't want people to worry. I'm not mad, just confused as to why she doesn't speak to me about it, maybe it's embarrassing or sensitive? I'm not sure, I don't want to force her to tell me but I don't want her brooding over corrosive thoughts either. I wish I had an easy answer but not right now'

The second paragraph she deciphered was crossed out, clearly he let his thoughts translate entirely onto the page, there were others too, all crumbled into balls and tossed near or in his bin.

Ciana was a little surprised to see he was slumped and sleep at his desk, at first wondering if he'd been drained from studying and focusing on the festival. But taking a glance at his notes Ciana could see he was not only analyzing his power but his thoughts and worries were also on her… her eyes gazed back at his sleeping figure in surprise at this. "He's been worrying about me? I-I didn't think he was that concerned with how I reacted in my notes before… not like I didn't want to tell him but I just didn't want to risk messing up his future more."

Ciana thinks to herself as she eyed him sadly and a bit guilty for making him feel this way. "I wonder if I should just leave him to sleep, he looks pretty exhausted… still, probably not good for him to sleep like this without cramping up at his desk…" shaking her head amusingly at the display, Ciana gently placed her hand onto his shoulder to shake him lightly. "Izuku, it's me. Wake up."

He stirred, blinking awake slowly, "...Ciana?" He yawned, lifting to sit upright with a stretch. "I must've fallen asleep, sorry, did you need something?" Then, his gaze looked at her arms and her cheeks, noting the small bruises peppering her skin. Without a word, his drowsy state vanished and he turned to gingerly hold her face, running his thumbs over her injuries. "...not seriously bruised," Then they slithered down to her arms, brow furrowed, "Your arms are a little tense, I-I guess I'm not surprised, do they hurt at all?"

Ciana was a bit taken back by his concern for her well-being and especially the way Izuku was checking herself over, causing her cheeks to already heat up and the beating of her heart starting up. Ciana tried to smile again to ease his worries. "I-I'm fine, r-really! I'm a bit sore but this isn't anything I can't take." She tried to reassure him. "I mean it's better than a broken bone right?"

"Haha, funny," Rolling his eyes, Izuku held her hands as he stared at her bruises a little longer, "Did you learn anything? I-I can't imagine Kacchan wouldn't berate to you but say something important,"

She held his hands with a squeeze, nodding in response as her smile was still intact. "I did, believe it or not, Bakugo was really helpful in teaching me ways to fight. Sure his teaching was pretty rough but that's what to be expected when I have to face off others who are like that."

"I know all too well," Izuku nodded, then, he slowly looked down at his scattered notes and pages, making a face warped by his thoughts. "Ciana? Do you, um... erm..." He shut that thought down, now wasn't the time, or so he forced himself to believe.

"Yeah… I read them…" she was at least honest, now smiling sheepishly. "Did you spend all this time worrying over me?" She now asks in concern.

His mouth opened to speak, but nothing came out, looking down as he let her hands go. If Izuku was honest with himself, he just wanted her to speak to him, to tell him why she was so bothered by the idea she's changing things when no harm's come from it. In his eyes, he was happy, but why did she believe he'd be better off with someone who for all they knew he'd never actually be with at this point? Or at all? The future was a blur, so why... Why couldn't Ciana accept that?

It was obvious why, she was afraid so many elements that have transpired in her time here have caused more problems than before. She didn't want to trample on a system already designed without her. He didn't realize it, how raw his emotions were showing to her quirk. His anguish, frustration, guilt, it was all spewing from his aura like a vile toxin.

Cianas expression became more worried as she noticed Izuku looked almost distraught, was he mad with her? Disappointed? Her own expression had a mixed of sadness and guilt. "Izuku… are you mad at me? I-I never meant to worry you like this! I-I was just trying to make sure I don't ruin anyone's future here…"

His own fragile emotions caught in his heart, "...but you haven't... I've been trying so hard to look at it from your perspective, I really have, I keep telling myself that over and over again," He slowly shook his head, hands clenched to his trousers. "But no one's unhappy with you being here, you... you've even gotten to make a mutual bond with Kacchan, I've even seen it with Kirishima too... you've done nothing wrong,"

Shut up. Stop talking. All you'll do is ruin everything. "I-I'm scared because you'll... you'll believe I'm b-better off with someone else!" He said it, against his own thoughts he said what had plagued him for days.

Ciana gasped from his tone as her eyes went wide in shock not only by that but how hurt this made him feel. Her hands hovered over her mouth as she stared at him with hurt clear in her own eyes… mostly because how she ended up hurting him like this… Cianas eyes began to water, feeling a sharp sting in her heart. "Izuku… I-I wasn't…" her hands went back down to her sides as her gaze looked down in sadness to this.

"T-this is why I never wanted you to know what's been going on in my dreams… I never wanted to let you go… never." Her gaze looked back up towards him, tears now starting to leak. "But I-I still wasn't sure if I was meant to be with you or not… if I wasn't then I didn't want to get in the way of who you would have been happier with… I thought I was doing this not only for your sake but for…" Ciana paused, knowing she said too much, she wanted to avoid this topic as the last thing she ever wanted was to be selfish and ruin someone's life…

Raw from the topic, Izuku didn't raise his head. "...Uraraka, right?"

Ciana didn't respond… but it was probably enough for him to tell it was her… Cianas fists clenched as her tears began to stream, knowing she ruined her happiness more…

Sucking in a shaky breath, he closed his hands up tight. "I know why you wanted to avoid telling me, I can't express how grateful I am that you wanted to keep information like this from hurting people, I'd do the same..." Gritting his teeth, his own tears dripped down to his hands. "...but everything's changed, ever since you were brought here, it was inevitable events were going to change and ripple, you can't prevent that,"

"I get it, to a small degree I do, and I know deep down I only ever would've seen Uraraka as one of the first friends alongside Iida I'd ever have in years, maybe down the line I could've developed something toward her. But when we met, you filled that void in five months, you changed so much that I can't begin to properly convey how thankful I am,"

"Uraraka's future is whatever she makes of it, you can't assume removing me from the equation will result in her life being devoid of happiness, that isn't fair. And Kacchan? He literally sparred with you, he, deep down, sees you as his equal despite the fact you're friends with me, the person he hates the most in the world, is he unhappy because you're here?"

Lifting his head, despite his tears, he forced a shaky smile to his face. "Don't you get it? I love you not because you forced my future to change, I changed it of my own volition, I did it because I saw you, I wanted to do better because of you, you... make being me so much better,"

Her gaze lifted back up as she listened to Izukus words toward her, she had no words to express knowing how strong his feelings are for her… Ciana just stared at him for a few moments until her tears completely gave out… Ciana began to sob as she now tried to wipe them away but they just kept coming. She might be crying but his words toward her made her feel warm but sad at the same time for making Izuku distraught like this.

"I-I love you too… w-which is why I-I just wanted you to be happy…" she responded while her tears still streamed, Ciana hated herself for making Izuku cry like she messed up anyways whether it was for his future or not.

Wiping his away with his sleeve, he did the same for Ciana, though hers were more persistent. "I am... I really am," Slowly, he brought her head down against his chest, hanging his head a bit. He didn't want her like this, if he hadn't opened his mouth... "None of what's happened is your fault, you have no reason to feel guilty or in the wrong about the alterations in this world. This world is yours too now, you can change with it too as much as you want,"

Ciana at least didn't back away as her face now buried in his chest with her tears still streaming from her eyes. She wasn't sure if she deserved this but her arms went around him as she sobbed. Once again she was touched by Izuku's words and how much he really wanted her to be a part of his life, despite her tears coming she still nodded in response to him but didn't lift her gaze yet. "Y-your… y-your also a precious part of my life… as well as everyone here…"

"Then isn't that good? A number of our classmates are happy around you, Iida and Uraraka especially, because you do belong here now, as much as you belong to your own world. If I ended up in your world, I'd feel like I was invading your life, but somehow I'd know you'd never see it like that, you'd help me adjust and learn, spend time with me even if only to make me feel at home," He gently kissed the top of her head, squeezing her tightly as if she might vanish.

In response to all he said, Ciana held him tighter… once again feeling so warm and safe in his arms, a place she never wanted to leave. Her heart fluttered just from the kiss on her head, now lifting her gaze up towards him showing her eyes were still wet from crying. Not daring to let go of him as her smile slowly perked up towards Izuku. "A-as long as I'm allowed to, I-I want to continue always staying by your side…"

Hope, it finally manifested in his aura, a tiny smile of his own mirrored hers with a single nod. "It won't be easy, but... no matter what, we'll face the changes together,"

She nodded again with her smile perking up a bit more, now silently just gazing up into his kind, beautiful and gentle eyes. Already she was getting lost in them, her arms staying where they were as Ciana wanted to remain in Izuku's loving embrace.

Green stared back at him, her eyes were a little red around the edges, streaks stained her cheeks, but still she looked no less beautiful. Just for a second, Izuku leaned a bit closer to kiss her lips, if only to help her relax again.

The moment she noticed the closer his face was getting she went to do the same, once they were close enough her eyes fluttered closed as her lips were now on his. Feeling the warmth coursing through her again and even to her own heart.

While it only lasted a few seconds, Izuku felt something odd this time about the familiar warmth of her quirk activating, opening his eyes while breaking the kiss, his orbs grew wider than dinner plates at the sight of her face. And that was... nothing, her face was as great as it always looked. "...your bruises... t-they're gone?" He marvelled, blinking quickly.

Ciana was confused at first why he pulled away early, blinking her glowing eyes in confusion until he pointed out her bruises were gone. "H-huh…?" She said in surprise as she looked down at her arms, now her own eyes widened in shock. "W-whoa… t-they really are gone! I-I thought I couldn't heal…?" She responds pretty confused as she was still observing herself.

"It must be a high concentration of emotions, you may not be able to forcibly take energy through them like Zena but instead you and I were enough to do so naturally," Izuku beamed.

Ciana flushed red at this news, this new way was pretty shocking but really cool. "Whoa… j-just what else does this quirk do?" Ciana was just becoming more and more confused about her superpower. "I guess this is a new page for your notes…" she replied playfully.

As if on cue, Izuku was scribbling furiously onto a blank page. "This changes so much. Since you are given energy via emotions instead of taking them it must be stronger, like a greener source of energy! That high concentration not only means less fatigue for the one who offers you strength but it enhances the healing factor of your own body, if that's the case, it could potentially heal others if you had a high enough amount stored within you!" The possibilities were exploding from his brain. But just as quickly, he stopped, turning to Ciana now sat in his lap. "Right, sorry, this isn't about your quirk - a-are you okay? A-and sorry for... saying all that stuff, I didn't mean to be insensitive, I know y-you were only trying to help in your own way,"

Ciana didn't expect him to get to work right away which just caused her to giggle at his excitement, he's too cute… now scratching her cheek flusteredly while still eyeing him. Sometimes she thinks his own smarts is his superpower. "Y-yeah I'm okay… what about you though? You're the one who was more upset than me…" expression softened back into a look of guilt making him so pained before.

"I'm... doing better, I just wanted you to confide in me like you've let me in you, but these premonitions of yours... aren't exactly something you can just talk about," Now that he thought about it, he adjusted her position on his lap so that he faced her directly. "I-if you don't mind... Could you tell me about them? Maybe we can use them to prevent any events that are set to happen?"

Ciana was a bit surprised by the question as she blinked while focusing on him. Her expression narrowed, uncertain if that's a good idea or not. "I-I don't know… I could tell you of the ones that just happened but I don't think it's good of me to still spoil the future…"

Pursing his lips, Izuku nodded, "Okay, then... if any other premonitions arise that could potentially mean someone gets seriously hurt, would you tell me?"

That's something she at least wanted to prevent, so Ciana does nod at that. "Yeah I think I can mention that at least, I mean as long as doing that doesn't lead to making it worse…" Ciana was still worried that if she mentioned anything that happened then it could somehow make it worse, but not like she ever wanted to allow someone to get hurt.

"I understand, it's like we're dealing with butterfly effects," The greenette mused, eyeing his notes while his hand mindlessly combed her hair. "One outcome may change but then ripples will alter others, so in reality, we'll be right back to where we started as if we never knew future events," Picking his brain about it wouldn't help so he asked. "Well, of the ones that have already passed, what did you see?"

Ciana blushed a little the way he was stroking her hair, causing her to feel giddy and pink in her cheeks. "Um… w-well, Uraraka was supposed to pair up with you during the battle test with Bakugo… last one was about the villains attacking but at first I thought that was part of the test…" she at least responds so far.

"Huh, I guess I can see why you'd think that, I was convinced too until Mr Aizawa warned us," Izuku murmured, looking back in hindsight, it was obvious. "And Uraraka was meant to be my partner for the trial, wonder how that would work? I guess she could use float on either Iida or Kacchan but both far outclass her speed if they spotted her."

"I'm so sorry…" she suddenly says… closing her eyes tightly as she ends up looking down at her lap. "B-back then I-I couldn't do anything to help to prevent you from getting hurt… I-if Uraraka was with you instead of me… t-then you probably wouldn't have ended up seriously hurt then…" Ciana still felt guilty she couldn't do much to help Izuku then, knowing the gravity girl had a real quirk that could have worked better with Izuku then. Feeling horrible she interfered without meaning to.

He shook his head at her guilt-ridden face, "I-I honestly believe the outcome would've remained the same, and besides, we won in the end, maybe not the way we intended but still," He knew, given Uraraka's quirk she would've had as much of a chance against Katsuki as Ciana did.

"M-maybe…" she still had her gaze down at her lap. "But she probably would have still been able to do more to help you and make the test easier…"

"Ciana," He held her chin to lift her gaze back to his. "You're just as capable as anyone else, sure, you can't make items float or yourself float but you can contend with several villains from what Kirishima told me, you even worked with Kacchan which is astounding. So don't sell yourself short when you're already a natural at other talents," It was one of many things he admired about her.

Ciana blushed pink at the gesture and also became flustered at his words as her gaze was back on him, being praised by what she can do made her feel shy but happy which brought her smile back. "W-well I'm still new to the whole quirk thing… I admit everyone downstairs was gossiping how I could take a hit from Bakugo, I sure made them worried though…"

"Probably because to them Kacchan hates you and me, but well, clearly that's not the case," Izuku reassured her, his hand still ghosting through her silky hair. "And it just solidifies my point that they consider you their equal to,"

"He probably was satisfied given the chance to beat me after ticking him off before…" she giggled. "Though weirdly I think Aishido thinks Bakugo is developing feelings for me which I found crazy… I mean I wouldn't count that as a first date." She chuckled again at the remark, probably would be his definition of a date.

Though brief, panic did flare up in Izuku's chest, but that subsided after realizing how ridiculous it was for him to worry about that. Instead, he pursed his lips. "...what type of person does Kacchan even like? I guess someone with a stubborn streak like him, wanting to go for victory no matter what, but other than that... I guess someone similar to you would interest him," Then he muttered very softly under a breath. "...not that he can have you..."

"Hm?" Ciana caught on that Izuku tensed up when she mentioned what Aishido said… causing her brow to raise in suspicion. "What's wrong? I didn't think you suddenly get taken back by- oh wait a second…" Ciana might have caught on to why Izuku reacted to what she said, smiling playful now. "Did that by any chance worry you or made you jealous of that idea…?"

By now, his back was pressed to his chair, looking around at his room as a steady pink tint dusted his cheeks. "I-I'm guessing you won't just accept me saying 'no' as a sufficient answer?"

"Nope…" Ciana giggled, finding it so sweet and cute Izuku would actually be jealous. She didn't even think he was the jealous type. "You don't have anything to worry about, I doubt I'm that guys type. I'm sure he prefers his love of winning over finding a girlfriend." She playfully replies.

"You... really might not be wrong about that," Izuku sighed in agreement, arms around her waist to prolong their impromptu cuddle.

Ciana chuckles once again as she had her arms back around him, still finding his jealousy cute. "By the way… did you ever start focusing and training for the sports festival coming up?" She now asks with her gaze up back at him.

"Yep, I've been compiling a new training routine to work on in my free time for the next two weeks," Izuku tapped the desk lined with pages. He had to admit, if not for All Might's own guide he'd have a harder time with organizing a healthy workout. "I made a few guidelines for you i-if you wanted them, though I still have to finalize a draft,"

"Really? I could use all the help I can get, I still have no idea what these so-called sports festivals are all about…" Ciana felt really dumb that she's so clueless about the games, but it makes sense since she's from another world. "What I'm more scared about is everyone all over the world watching me… I-I'm not very good with audiences…" she admits embarrassingly as she rubs her neck.

"Guess, that makes two of us," He offered a timid smile. "Really, just trying to survive not passing out is a trial in of itself."

"I'm sure you'll be amazing out there, though one thing I'm worried about is you going overboard and breaking your bones again…" she narrowed her eyes at him after that, knowing the consequences when Izuku uses his superpower.

"I swear to not do that this time, unless someone does it to me," He raised his hand quickly. He'd rather avoid a verbal lashing from Ciana and Recovery Girl if at all possible.

Ciana wasn't sure if she entirely bought that, knowing Izuku would need to use his power during the festival… she suddenly gets up now, seeming set on something. "Alright, get up…" she surprisingly demands, standing by his balcony now for some reason…

Seeing as this wasn't up for debate, he stands up and approaches her, again, unsure of what she was up to by this point but when hasn't life thrown a curveball in his face?

"We're going to work on your super power more, do you still need me to get the hang of it?" She now asks with her arms crossed.

Taking a moment to mentally relax she wasn't mad at him... probably. Izuku closed his fists, "No, your initial boost helped, watch," Concentrating, his power came rising up faster than when it previously manifested. And with a small burst of wind pressure, his body glowed slightly with bolts of mint green energy striking across his muscles. "But, whatever you think can help I'm all ears,"

Ciana was quite surprised about the sudden power boost, though she recalled Izuku still broke his arm when he tried to save her before… which still had her concerned. "I can see you started to get the hang of it a bit, but I recall you still broke your arm before…"

He seemed to mouth that part, recalling when she referred to that, "That? I-I only broke it because... uh, to be blunt, I did have a tail that felt like a bus slam into my arm, h-hence why it was broken, my quirk didn't do that,"

"Nice try… but back at the hospital you told me you broke it when you pushed me out of the way from Zena." She is already catching on as she's pretty open minded. "So it seems like you still need to work on your superpower and I would rather avoid you breaking any more bones…" Great… Now she's starting to sound like the nurse.

His brow creased a bit, "I-I guess I misworded it, I really did break it because Zena's tail struck me, I wasn't charged completely when he attacked, a-and if I did shove you with 100% of my power, you... would p-probably," He closed his mouth, that wasn't something he wanted to ever think about. His quirk can kill a person ten times over if he wasn't careful. "But how do you suggest I work on it aside from using it through training?"

Ciana eased her expression with a soft and understanding smile, knowing Izuku would always be careful not to cause serious harm to others around him. "Well we don't have to work at it that high already, it's always best to work little by little. Just how much do you plan to raise your power during the festival?" She now asks as she recalled Izuku raises his quirk to certain levels.

Staring down at his charged form he wondered. "...five percent is where I'm working at so far, at most eight percent though that can only happen in small bursts as it strains my body, anymore than that and I think I'll fracture something. So five to eight that's my window."

"Then we will work at 8 percent of your power." She's at least glad he's going small and not too high like that time he fought Bakugo. "Why don't we head to the woods like we did last time? Might be a good practice start to get there from the balcony…" Ciana also recalled he wanted to work on his mobility more.

"Uh, sure, one sec," Quickly, he grabbed his shoes to join her on the balcony. It was almost dark out so they at least had some time to train by themselves. "I would've suggested wait until tomorrow but this works too," Using Total Concentration in tune with Ciana, his output increased to eight percent, causing his legs to tense but he was able to lift his feet. "O-okay, right behind you - t-though I hope Mr Aizawa doesn't catch us doing this, otherwise, we're dead,"

"I can't imagine how he react if he saw me and Bakugo sparred… on the bright side at least you ended up healing me, everyone sure is going to be surprised how my bruises are gone." She giggled, it's still really cool to see the way Izuku lights up on his own, wondering if it's like a lightning quirk still. "You want to carry me there like last time or would you rather I just meet you outside?"

"Which would you prefer?" Izuku asked, though wouldn't say no to carrying her.

"Hm…" she thinks it over, this might be a cute way for Izuku practice saving people by carrying them… chuckling at the damsel in distress movie bits. "Probably a good practice also for saving damsels in distress so I'll hitch a ride on you." She responds playfully.

Rolling his eyes a bit at her cliché role, Izuku moved closer and with very little effort, scooped her into his arms bridal style, smiling awkwardly with a blush. "Hang on tight then," He turned to the ground below, judging the distance.

"Don't have to tell me twice." She responds teasingly as her arms now went around his neck tightly, smiling at his cute shyness of holding her. He's definitely very strong judging how swift Izuku picked her up but that doesn't surprise her too much. Cianas could already see he's getting much closer to being like his hero All Might.

Without a second to waste, Izuku leapt onto the edge of the balcony, then down to the ground with a thud, his legs felt taut but combining the breathing technique proved to be a viable way to move at eight percent. From a crouched position, he jumped the hedge and cleared the pathway in a flash, eventually jogging slowly through the trees again until they found a suitable spot. Their search didn't take long considering how small the forest was, Izuku coming to a stop among the trees with the sky visible above. Setting Ciana down, he leaned down a bit, rubbing his thighs from the tension he felt.

It was still startling being carried at incredible speed, it reminded her a lot of the hero Flash in the marvel movies, now she knew what his speed is like… but still very exciting, Ciana was a bit wobbly when she's set down. Her vision a little haze from the fast blur as she used a tree to balance herself. "I-I don't think I'll ever get used to that…" she responds but laughs a little after that. "But man! That sure was really exciting!"

He smiled at her enthusiasm, "Despite the strain, being able to move as fast as I can now is amazing... in any case, how do you want to practice? We've got some time so what's your plan?" Since this was Ciana's idea he'd hear her out.

"Hm? Uh… well… I admit I haven't thought of this fully through." She awkwardly admits with a sheepish smile and a rub at the back of her neck. "But, I figured like last time, since I'm healed I can provide a energy boost in you again to have you get the hang of your power even if it's only temporary."

"Right, that makes sense to do so outside then," Izuku nodded, standing closer to Ciana. "Uh, s-so..." He really shouldn't feel weird about doing this, but it felt like he was just going to use her like a battery so he remained still.

Ciana giggled at his usual shy side, smiling up at him when he came closer as she placed her hand on his cheek. "Just make sure you catch me when I start to get woozy again…" She whispered out playfully as she now leaned in fully to kiss his lips…

Fully captured in her lips, Izuku enjoyed the tender feeling greatly as Aura washed over him, only now with One For All active, he felt that strain to his muscles fade, and his strength grow before breaking the deep kiss, sparks tickling their lips. Thankfully, Ciana didn't appear to nearly collapse this time, though her eyes were noticeably dimmer, the stars fading faster than usual, but then again, he also fed her his energy in return, so that may have been the cause.

"I can move a lot better now," He swung his arm quickly to emphasize, then eyed his girlfriend. "You okay?"

"I-I'm okay… I think." Ciana was till kinda woozy as she held onto Izuku for support, Better than being bruised before at least. "Y-you seem more energetic than me… think it's enough to help for 8 percent of your power?" She asks while looking up at him.

After he again helped her lean against a tree for support, Izuku turned to a smaller tree, then, in cracking his knuckles, struck the bark with several punches, tearing bark away with every hit before the tree bent over with a crash to the dirt. Blinking, Izuku stared at his knuckles, not even a scratch. A small chuckle escaping him, "Well, it's safe to say my durability's gone up too,"

Ciana watched as he did that punch while leaning against a tree, pretty wowed by his incredible punch as it looked similar to All Mights. "Wow, that was amazing! But if you're going to do that at the festival then I've be careful how you knock people out…" she ends up teasing with a bright smile on her face.

"Hence why five to eight is a good margin against most people without enhancement quirks like us. As for what I'm at right now?" Izuku, with a small swell of pride, swung a left hook, bringing the tree down entirely as the roots were pulled up. "I think this is somewhere in the twelve percent bracket, hehe..."

"Whoa! That high already?!" Ciana was taken back at the news, already shocked he's going up a level slowly. "You really improve faster than I thought…" she giggled, Izuku still keeps surprising her. "So, what do you thinks going to happen during the festival? I mean I heard we will be fighting other students but is there anything else I should know I should be aware of?" She now asks, sitting down while leaning on the bark of the tree with her knees up and hugging them.

Powering down to eight again, not wanting to expend the energy given by Ciana, Izuku resorted to striking the air with kicks and punches to gradually aid in his movements. "That's the thing, UA could throw any form of challenge at us. Some are head-to-head fights, other times it can be like last year which was with foam swords. But before that are two challenges that seek to lower the number of competitors, a race, assault course, anything that seeks to eliminate a large number of students from the festival."

"That… sounds kinda exciting." Her hand held her face up as she watched Izuku display his punches and kicks. Looking really cool in her eyes that made her smile more. "Sounds a lot like how Olympic events go on in my world, hopefully I'll be able to handle it." Ciana was still a bit worried of screwing up, which is why she wanted to work hard with Bakugo. "Did that purple hair guy give you weird vibes before by the way? Cuz I felt something was really off with him besides his rudeness…" Ciana was still mad at the jerk for looking down on her friends, part of her wanted to punch his gut.

"Purple... oh, h-his hair was a bluish tint but I getcha," He continued to practice, speaking between small bursts. "I mean, kinda? Like I said, I understand some of his resent, he clearly wanted to make it into the hero course but whatever his quirk was it probably isn't suited for combat, so he was at a heavy disadvantage against those that could perform better in the exam," Izuku's brow furrowed a bit. "I'm sorry for him, but that alone won't change how he feels, pity's not what he needs, what he wants is a chance to prove himself, and the festival is that moment, just as it is for us,"

"He was pretty blunt about it though… he at least could of been more sportsman like than act like Bakugo." Her eyes narrowed in frustration at the thought of the jerk, never did she approve of anyone talking down on people. "He only encouraged me to want to prove him wrong, but I actually noticed he seemed to have gotten to you a bit too Izuku…" Ciana has taken notice he looked mad at the creepy jerk before, which is rare because he usually doesn't show much anger towards people which concern her.

"That?" This made him pause, smiling back sheepishly. "I... just didn't like him badmouthing you in particular, I guess," Ciana wasn't aware of much, and that sometimes made her clueless to a fault, something the guy picked up on that irked Izuku then, just like Mineta's comments about Ciana in the past.

She perked up at the mention of her that made him react like that, which caused her cheeks to turn pink. "R-really? Aw Izuku… that really means a lot you care for me that much…" she responds with a shy smile. "Though, you should be careful about that… don't get me wrong, I really appreciate that you want to stick up for me. But I don't want you to lose yourself to your anger… like how you scared Mineta before, last thing I want is anyone to be afraid of you or see you react like how Bakugo does when he's angry…" that did worry Ciana a bit, a little afraid he lose sight on wanting to be viewed as a hero rather than someone to cower in fear of.

"I don't think I could ever do that, just... never had someone to be angry for," He murmured, continuing his jabs. "But I'll make sure to keep a handle on my emotions,"

"I hope so, from what Kirishima told me. You broke a piece of the lunch table when Mineta bad mouthed me being bland…" She raised her brow at that, remembering how shocked she was when she heard Izuku did that.

"R-right, sorry, I-I just lost my c-cool for a moment," He blushed, turning away to continue and more so to hide how embarrassed he was to be reminded of that. Something just boiled in his stomach when he insulted her like he had any right to judge.

"I can imagine you got in trouble for that… but still very flattering." Ciana laughed a bit, really stunned Izuku would do that. "I don't think he views me as being very bland anymore, Jiro told me Mineta and Kaminari comment on how hot I looked in the boys' changing rooms when they caught me all dressed up for you…" Recalling what Jiro said to her since she had good hearing. "I think he changed his opinion of me after that…"

"As strange as this sounds, that makes me worry what he'll think now," Izuku sighed, lowering his arms as he deactivated One For All, sweat covering his brow. "But, at least that's a good thing, sorta? Ugh, I really don't know how to respond to Mineta looking at you like that now..." If he said anything rude about Ciana, Izuku was sure his limit might be reached.

"I admit after that I worry now he will try and peep on us more… but maybe not since you scared him so bad before." She chuckled, smiling more brighter at Izukus jealously. "Though… I don't think he's the type to give up on his weird fantasies… but I will ask, Izuku next time you catch him doing something weird again please be careful about your anger… I mean you can still tell him off but don't do anything that will have anyone viewing you all scary." Ciana was concerned for Izukus reputation and definitely doesn't want anyone viewing him as someone who might kill you.

The sun had set entirely now, and Izuku moved over to Ciana, helping her onto his back this time, "I promise to try," He agreed, arms under her thighs as he walked back toward the dorms at a steady pace this time, enjoying the walk back as he recovered his stamina.

Ciana still blushed at the sweet gesture of him carrying her, even when she's on his back it made her feel so warm being so close like that as she continued smiling. "Hey, how about when we get back we head to my room again and I'll show you that comic I promised. I think it's something you'll really like too because the hero I'm reading about is someone who doesn't have any superpowers."

"Hm, okay then, I'll need a shower first and dinner's probably not long so afterwards then," Izuku agreed, he had been meaning to see about this comic from another world, he'd be the first to ever read it here! That alone made him excited to find out.

She nods excitedly at his response. "Sounds good! Though everyone's going to wonder how I'm suddenly looking good as new now… I'm sure it will even stun Bakugo unless they thought I went to see the nurse." She playfully says, though she knows her friends will be surprised but also relieved she's looking better.

"We'll cross that bridge then..." Izuku sure didn't want to explain why he was carrying her out of the woods atop that so he, much to his body's dismay, needed to climb to his balcony again. Great...


[Transition]

Now grouped with the majority of 1A for dinner, the groups were spread out among the chairs and sofas, some sat by the kitchen bar too as chatter filled the common area. Most of the discussion was on the sports festival coming up, how they planned to train, a few mentioned their one to one talks with Midnight tomorrow too.

"I'm probably going to work on my flexibility with my jacks, maybe try to increase their durability?" Jiro commented.

"Same here, I've gotta made my hardening even better!" Kirishima grinned. "I'm thinking jumps from high heights ought to do it!"

"That's seriously messed up when you say that," Sato grimaced.

"Here's a question, you look better than when you came back inside from training with Bakugo, what happened, ribbit?" Tsu asked the question of the night. Ciana sat there, not a bruise to be seen.

"Hm?" She perked her gaze up, she was back to writing in her notebook about what she learned from sparing with Bakugo before. Ciana had a feeling they would ask about her well being. "Oh well… it's a funny story, Izuku was helping me a little learning new ways about my quirk and somehow I managed to heal myself, apparently I can do more besides boosting up my stamina and other people." She responds with a sheepish rub to her head, at least honest about what's been going on with her.

"Seriously? Way to go, Finley," Kirishima praised, then looked to the greenette. "How'd you figure that out anyway?"

"Ah, w-well s-since her quirk is a copy of Zena's, a-anything he could do Ciana could do," He stuttered, blushing a little at the true reason they figured that out. "Meru Zena steals strength via emotions f-from people, wh-whereas Ciana can be given that energy willingly in c-close proximity, l-like touching a person's s-shoulder or something,"

Jiro's brow twitched but she didn't say a word, sipping her soda in silence. Yaoyorozu hummed in thought beside her. "Your quirk is quite complex, Finley, it acts like an emitter but not one I've ever seen,"

"If that's how it works then-" Suddenly from behind, Ciana was pulled into a hug from Ashido, the pink girl resting her chin on the otherworlder's head. "-weaponize my friendship!"

"Eh?" Ciana was surprised and startled by the sudden pull of her pink alien like gal friend, chuckling at her playfulness. "I don't mind boosting anyone's stamina up when they need it, though wouldn't that kinda be cheating during the sports festival?" She asks with a sly smile while keeping her focus on her friends around her.

"If it's team-based, not really," Uraraka stated. "There's been a bunch of team-related challenges, though if its one on one then yeah that's not allowed."

"Man, I hope there's fighting in this one, I'm itching to throw down," Kirishima punched his open palm.

"I agree, having a chance to expand on our combat prowess against a wide range of enemies would be helpful," Tokoyami nodded in agreement, eating silently for the most part.

"I'm still nervous about the whole idea of competing against others on camera… but if I ever come across that funny haired jerk from before again then I really wanna put him in his place." She responded pretty pumped with a proud look on her face, her fist slammed together to her hand to show Cianas is ready to go at him.

"Guy had some serious inferiority complex," Jiro scoffed.

"We didn't even say anything, that was that walking powder keg's fault," Ashido pointed with Ciana's own hand as Katsuki stood at one of the sinks behind the kitchen counter as he visibly twitched with rage.

"Those extras came to us, how the hell is that my fault, Raccoon Eyes!?" He yelled back.

"Exactly our point," Tsu didn't even blink, stating the obvious as Katsuki growled with rage.

"Yuuki's right though, we should be on our toes about people wanting to take our place," Uraraka shivered, slumping back in her seat. "Funny, considering she and that other guy from her class clearly want to fight us,"

"Well everyone in this school are determined to become hero's in their own ways, never realized how serious others were about that before. I mean being a hero is usually about wanting to help people, I just think they could have done a calmer approach about the whole idea…" Ciana knew Bakugo went in a blunt direction too but she didn't think others would be like that, especially the friends she met who had good intentions.

"As for Yuuki… I actually have a really bad feeling about her…" her eyes became a little fearful looking again as she stared back down to her notes. "Ever since I met her I felt a cold aura around her… she even gave me a nasty glare odd enough… I mean it wasn't the kind of look saying back off or watch yourself because I'm gonna win this… but like she has it out for me strangely."

"I know it probably doesn't change things but..." Of all people, it was Hagakure who perked up, waving her right sleeve. "I talked with that really nice girl, Kendo, she told me that Yuuki's like that with alot of people. She throws this silent, chilling stare around students, even second and third years, apparently she also never likes talking about her quirk, like, Kendo said she got really agitated when it's brought up. But that's about all I know,"

"She hates talking about her quirk?" Izuku found that odd, primarily because he's been curious about 1B's quirks too, especially with how silent Yuuki moves around like she was a ghost.

Ciana narrowed her eyes at this news, normally she let something like this slide but… Ciana couldn't shake the feeling she had a different goal in mind. "Well… maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I still want to keep my guard up around her. I mean Todoroki is pretty quiet at times too and despite that I see him as a pretty good guy."

She comments about the class prince now, recalling his behavior but admires his actions and open minded views of situations which Ciana found cool about him.

"Too bad he really seems to hate socializing," Ashido sighed, now sitting beside Ciana with a pout. "Name one time he's actually talked to any of us that wasn't school-related." Not a word was spoken. "I rest my case,"

"I gotta admit, he's pretty reclusive but he's not a bad guy, helped us out at the USJ with All Might too," Kirishima reinforced.

"Yeah, he froze that Nomu so he could break free," Izuku added, thankful for the fire/ice user's aid.

"He also tried to save me when I was almost captured by that creepy villain." Ciana perked up more remembering what Todoroki also tried to do for her. "He doesn't even view me as a monster like that guy which meant a lot how he admired my actions… I hope to maybe talk with him more even if he doesn't speak much, I like to get to know the guy after what he's done for me."

Ciana had her gaze turned to Bakugo as she gave him a playful smile towards him. "I haven't forgot about what you tried to do for me too Bakugo, you were also my hero in that moment! Same to you too Kirishima and Izuku." She shouted out to explody fists playfully then her attention to Kirishima and Izuku with a bright smile. Appreciating what the guys tried to do for her.

"Would you shut up about that already!? I only wanted to take down that lizard bastard and you happened to be in the way!" Katsuki yelled back, not taking his eyes off his dishes.

"Come on, just say you're glad, Bakugo," Kirishima smirked, himself feeling elated hearing it meant a lot to Ciana.

"Go to hell!" Was Katsuki's typical response.

"Y-you already know my answer," Izuku would do it again as many times as needed, glad she was okay after that ordeal.

Ciana giggled at the funny situation, feeling very happy and thankful towards her hero's. "I hope to return the favor for you guys one day, now that I'm training hard with Explody fists back there I'm sure I'll be able to do better at being a hero too, at least I hope so." She expressed happily, wanting to work hard like all her friends around her.

"Say, where is Todoroki anyways? Is he already up in his room?" Bringing the topic back on the class prince as she noticed he wasn't in the room with them.

"Pretty much," Jiro replied as she looked at her phone. "Came down, grabbed food, and disappeared like a hermit, at least he said thanks before he ditched us, oh well, not our problem."

"He's such a cool guy too, if he actually stuck around to talk to us!" Hagakure waved her arms frantically. "I swear, ice quirks just give everyone this cool, confident vibe!" She was referencing what she saw him do during the USJ.

"Huh, that's too bad… I hoped to speak with him more." She responded a bit disappointed with her hand on her cheek now. "Right, I recall also he had an ice quirk power which was really cool. Though… I wonder if he actually has another power besides that…?" Ciana also took notice not just how he has two side colors to his hair, but the burn mark on his eye on his left side of his red hair.

"You really don't know?" Yaoyorozu blinked. "He got in on recommendations, his quirk is extremely versatile as he can produce fire from the left side of his body and ice from the right, it's how he regulates his body temperature when using either."

"Except he's never actually used his flames, just warming himself up or melting his ice," Kirishima pointed out.

Ciana was surprised by this news as it perked her up more in awe. "Whoa, seriously!? So he has other sides to his quirk like mine? That's amazing! Or should I say hot?" She chuckled a bit from her pun, but felt worried for the guy still which quickly had her expression turned into a look of concern for him.

"Though, that burn mark on his eye… it looked like it really hurt him… did his power do that to his eye?" Ciana knows Izuku breaks his bones when he uses his quirk, wondering if it's the same for the prince when he uses his flame powers… could explain why he doesn't use it.

"Not a clue," Ashido shrugged, same for the rest in the group. "Plus, probably pretty sensitive to ask so I wouldn't recommend it," She patted Ciana's shoulder.

Ciana still felt a little worried for Todoroki now after learning a bit about him, especially that he's not so cheerful and distant. "I can understand it would be something that he isn't comfortable talking about… but if he's so distant then it could be the reason why he's like this… I know what that's like for an incident to cause you to be traumatized and quiet…"

Noting Ciana's forlorn expression, Ashido not so subtly shoved her to the right, pressing Ciana's side against Izuku's while putting her arm around both of them to draw them closer. "No more bad thoughts, I won't accept it!" Ashido was adamant, squeezing herself and Izuku to Ciana as the rest chuckled at the pink girl's antics. Izuku was a little red but smiled regardless against Ciana too. "There, feeling better?"

Ciana was not at all expecting the action and just being shoved closer to Izuku was making her turn bright red, especially when there's others around watching this… she immediately averted her gaze as she looked down, becoming very flustered by this. She couldn't calm her beating heart the way she's close to Izuku now. "T-that wasn't necessary, b-but I-I guess so…?" She chuckled a little, using her free hand to scratch her cheek awkwardly. Maybe it wasn't a good idea to admit her feelings to Ashido after all…

Ashido closed her eyes, chuckling with a toothy grin at her mischievous plan. Izuku was in the same boat as Ciana but with Ashido locking him in place there wasn't much he could do about it. But Ciana was smiling so it worked out in the end...


[Transition]

Sitting outside alone, one member of Class 1B took comfort in their solitude, left alone with only their thoughts and the cool night air. Of course, distant, muffled voices came from inside, but that wasn't much of a distraction as they held their eyes upward.

"Hey there, Yuuki," The silverette perked up, turning to the sliding door out to the garden where Kendo stood with a mug in her hand. "Brought you coffee, three sugars and all,"

"...you don't need to keep doing that," Yuuki replied, staring up at the stars.

"Oh, I know," Kendo sat the mug down next to the stoic girl. "Anything on your mind?"

"...not really," Yuuki kept it brief as she searched her thoughts.

Kendo silently sighed, but held a small worried smile for her. "Well, alright, just don't stay out too long, 'kay?"

As Kendo walked back to the door, Yuuki lowered her head a bit. "Do you think words have any power?" Her question brought the ginger's head around, staring at Yuuki curiously.

"Odd... um, I guess if they're backed up by actions, sure, but nothing wrong with a comforting word from someone you trust right? Or family?" Kendo replied honestly, not sure what brought this question up.

"...right," And Yuuki went right back to mulling over the stars. "...thank you..." She whispered, now holding the mug in her hands as she tugged her bandana down to drink the steamy contents. Kendo smiled, slowly shutting the door behind her.

Yuuki stared at the mug as she took a sip, then raised her gaze to the stars again. The warmth that slid down her throat barely helped her feel any warmer as her nails dug into the ceramic. "...words are meaningless without action, they're devoid of conviction," Her eye narrowed slightly. "People who think the opposite... are the worst," Her thoughts immediately burned with the image of Ciana, so much so her nails scraped the mug to suppress her anger.