Heroes to Hunters

Chapter 27

I'm not going to destroy the MHA world right away if that is what some people are thinking. Also, everyone will not be getting dragged to the Hunters world. It's more entertaining to have them worrying about other matters. Besides, you might not have noticed but there is a time difference between the two worlds. So on with the show.

(No POV)

On the way back from the Lava Caverns, Sorek and Kate meet up with Izuku and the group and Tetsutetsu found. "Sorek! Is that! I can't believe it! The number one hero from America!" Izuku exclaimed excitedly. Melissa was equally excited to meet the pro hero.

But she seemed down. "Glad to meet some fans but….. other than Miss Shield I don't know who the rest of you are," the woman says with a tilt of her head. The UA students shake out of their awe and introduce themselves.

"So, my master and his students are here as well." Kate says with a mildly wistful air. Sorek looks at her funny before saying they should keep moving. "Something feels off in the air." This is paid off by a small stampede of monsters rushing through the pass they were traveling through.

Izuku reaches out and grabs Melissa while Tetsutetsu grabs Mei and they wirebug to safety. Sorek tries the same with Kate but the ledge they were aiming for collapses. He curses before taking his stance with his shield and bracing with Anchor Rage. He holds for the most part, but when some of the bigger beasts arrive, he starts to lose ground.

"Don't give up!" Kate shouts before getting behind him and helping to brace the man against a Basarios and Barroth charging at them. The beasts' blows knock the two back a bit, but they don't fall and ride out the storm of monsters charging them.

Once the stampede passed, the younger hunters/people checked in on the two elder members of their group. "You guys good?" Izuku said while jogging up. Sorek gets his arm out of his shield and shakes it a bit before saying he was okay. Star agreed and thanked the hunter for initially covering for her.

"Hey, you saved me again too. I think we're still even." Sorek says with a nod. Kate's smile grew and suggested they get going. With that, they headed out and soon reached Kamura village. And to some surprise, All Might was one of the first to greet them.

And he was shocked to see the number one hero of America and his niece. "Okay….. So something strange happened again?" Toshinori said after hugging Melissa and shaking Kate's hand. "You… could say that. Yeah." Izuku said with a dry chuckle. He then suggested they meet with Elder Fugen.

And they weren't the only ones. Han and plenty of other hunters were gathered and talking about the strange monsters they'd seen. "That wolf like beast wasn't one we're used to Elder. Don't forget that behemoth stone looking beast we saw in the Flooded Forest! And what's with the sudden incursion by Carapacians?"

These are some of the questions and statements thrown around the front of the Kamura Forge. But Fugen silences everyone with a sharp whistle and a word. "The thing is… some of those beasts you've described are not as native to our regions. And someone here can tell us more."

"Indeed, I can Elder Fugen," a feminine voice says with an almost regal air about it. Everyone turns to look at the woman most note looks similar to Rondine. "My sister has become quite well known, eh? A pleasure. My name is Fiorayne. Knight of the Royal Order of the Kingdom."

The now named knight bows before explaining that a few of the monsters from her home region had started to migrate into the Kamura regions. "We aren't sure of the cause. But we believe it has something to do with the Qurio." Fiorayne explains and then shows the rest what a Qurio looks like.

Kate though is both shocked and slightly angered at seeing the flying leech like creature. "I know those things! They along with that big dragon thing attacked my base! Killed a few of my friends too," she exclaims while tightening her fists in anger.

The knight hums before asking her to describe the beast in question and once she does, Fiorayne can give her the name of the beast that attacked her home. "You were attacked by Malzeno. And Elder Dragon, and the master of the Qurio." The hero grits her teeth before saying she wants a crack at the beast.

"Not gonna happen. Not only did you barely survive your first encounter with it, but you haven't been trained to fight them." Fugen says with a stern look too the woman. And while she wants to refute, the look he is giving and the truth in his words make her stop.

Toshinori steps up and tells her something to give her a bit of purpose though. "If you want to fight that thing, they you have to train. Get strong and prove you can fight for yourself in this world." The fire burning in his blue eyes helps to reignite her own and ask if there was anyone who could teach her.

Utsushi smirks before disappearing and then reappearing behind her. "I can. And I hope you're ready to be run through the ringer!" he says while surprising the hero. She nods and thanks him, but they are stopped from training when Fugen asks who she was. As well as Mei and Melissa.

"We were visiting UA when a strange creature appeared from a black hole. It looked like a gorilla covered in brown and green armor. And when it punched the ground it seemed to be manipulating lava and water." Melissa explained. And Mei commented that the two of them managed to disorient the kedama headed creature. "At least for a little bit."

Fioryane compliments the girls and tells them the name of the beast that attacked them. "That was a Garangolm. It's not an Elder Dragon, but it is somewhat revered in the Kingdom. It is one of the Three Lords." Izuku hums and asks what the third lord was. "I'm guessing that the Malzeno is one too."

"Very astute young man. Indeed, Malzeno is one of the lords. The top of them you might say. Garangolm is somewhat seen at the bottom, but nonetheless dangerous and powerful. And between the two, is the frigid beast of the moonlight. Or The Moonlight Nocturne, Lunagaron."

Fiorayne's description matches up with what Han had seen in the Frost Islands while hunting for a Kushala Daora. "So that's what's come. And who knows what other threats to Kamura." After saying this, Fiorayne notices the tone and way Han carries himself.

"It is much like you would suspect. I take it you are the Guardian of Kamura?" Han and then Fugen confirm he is, and a few other details are given. Fifty years prior, the Kingdom experienced its own calamity around the same time as the Rampage.

All due to a crater that opened and unleashed Malzeno. "Among other terrors. And that is part of why I am here. I would like to request your assistance in this matter." Fiorayne asks with a bow toward the man. Who promptly refuses. Or he'd like to.

"I do hate to say it, but this will involve our lands more if it continues." Han says with a sigh. He, Amalee, and Elder Fugen share a look before the twins agree to help her out. "My sister is equal to me in hunting skills. I may have gotten that title, but she is just as deserving. As are plenty of hunters from here in Kamura."

Toshinori smiles a bit at Han's humility, as do a few others who've gotten to know the hunter over the last few weeks. Kaina being the lead one, but plenty from the world of heroes had seen his and his sister's impressive feats. Including each of them taking down an Elder Dragon alone with just a Kamura Longsword while protecting rookie hunters.

Fiorayne nodded and thanked the pair of them and said they would sail in the morning. "As much as I'd like to get going quickly, we could use some more supplies and materials to take to our outpost, Elgado." Fugen nods and dismisses everyone and tells the twins to rest up for the trip.

"So, how about we get the newest arrivals situated and fed?" Sorek says with a look to Kate and the two other new arrivals. Setsuna and Itsuka agree and join with the group to get some food at the Kamura Gathering Hub. "I could use something to eat. Though things have been tasting funny lately." Setsuna comments as they head in and take some seats.

Kaina hums at that before taking seat with Han and Amalee. "Going off to protect another place huh? Kinda reckless, isn't it?" she says with a sideways look to the two. Amalee leans back before saying, "yeah. Probably. But if we don't bite this in the bud, the problems could spill over to home."

The former hero/villain lets out a humorless chuckle before asking if they really didn't want help. The twins share a look before Han says, "as much as I'd like you or anyone else to come with us, it's probably better that you all stay back for now."

He notes that they didn't know the full breadth of the danger they were facing. "It could be just that Malzeno's presence is riling up the monster. Or it could be…. Something about like what we found pertaining to the source of the Rampage." Amalee says with a steepling of her fingers.

The pair's worries make the other patrons nervous, but Tetsutetsu and Iguchi get everyone's spirits up with a quick comedy routine. And while a few were laughing at the two, Kaina was still worried about what the two could face. "Hey. We're gonna be fine. We are two of the best after all."

The siblings said this at the same time and had nearly identical confident looks on their faces. With makes Kaina snort in a bit of laughter before saying, "you know. With how alike the two of you are, I'm surprised I haven't been more tempted to enjoy your company at night Amalee~." Which just makes the top hunters blush and then try to deflect. With minor success.

"Could you keep your girlfriend in check bro? Don't look at me!" the two say before food was brought to the groups. Han was enjoying his usual favorite, yakitori skewers. While Amalee was more for sashimi and other fish dishes.

Though she seemed a bit distracted as she kept peeking toward Ryuko and Rumi. Kaina noticed this and bumped her once before asking if she was okay leaving things as they were. "She's right sis. We don't know what could happen in Elgado. Even if it's just a clearing of the air, it would still do some good."

Amalee gives the two a half-hearted glare, but it fades quickly, and she says, "yeah. You're probably right. Excuse me." She stands with a sigh and goes over to talk with the two former heroes. And while the former dragon seems nervous, she is apparently more open to talking than the former rabbit. Who, as Amalee started talking, quickly moved away.

Han sighs before saying, "well could've been worse." Kaina snorts before commenting, "at least there will be some closure. But listen…. Be careful. Please. I've found something good here. And... over the time living here, you've become a big part of that."

The guardian of Kamura is a bit surprised but nods and pulls her into a gentle hug. "Don't worry. I've no plans to die. And while few truly do, I intend to make sure of it." Han says while resting he head on her's. And the purple haired woman is wide eyed until she closes her eyes with a small smile.

With the younger hunters, each is coming to terms with more dangers arriving and trouble to deal with. "Given the top two are gonna be gone, we'll have to pick up the slack." Iguchi says with a little more serious look. Tetsutetsu agrees and wonders if they'll find others from their world.

Setsuna meanwhile is grumbling because despite the food being some of her favorites, things still tasted funny. "And it's just been getting worse," she moans a bit as she ate through a fish dish. Only finding a natto like dish somewhat tasting. "And normally I dislike food that smells funny like this!"

"Well maybe your tastes are changing or something?" Ochaco questions while munching on a fried meat dish before starting the mochi she had ordered. Her cheeks puffing as she happily ate. Izuku laughed a bit as he enjoyed his own cutlet meal made of Ludroth meat. But something in the back of his head was telling him that something was up.

Though he was slightly more focused on the newest additions to the village and possibly teams. Melissa was a bit surprised by everything but had slightly ingratiated herself to a few from UA. Mei though was barely eating as she was more interested in the weapons.

"So COOOLLL! This funny looking axe can turn into a sword?! How does that- Whoa! Cool! And this sword and shield can combine to make a different weapon?! Oh, I see! You but the sword in this part and- Whoa, whoa, whoa! Okay, didn't adjust fast enough for the weight shift! And these gun things have different attachments and ways of firing?!"

She rambles on before a few from UA pull her back to ask her to calm down. Kate laughs at the inventor's enthusiasm and then notices that Sorek was keeping an eye on a very young girl. That being Eri. "Is this your daughter?" she asks while walking over.

"Uh, no. She's from your world. She and those three were keeping an eye on her and playing before they got sucked to our world." Sorek explains with a gesture toward the Big 3. Kate hums before kneeling down and introducing herself to Eri.

But the little girl seems scared of Kate and hides behind Sorek's leg. The number one from America is shocked and was going to ask what was wrong, but the former number one from Japan stops her for the moment. "I can explain a bit. It's good to see you again by the way."

Toshinori pats Eri on the head before asking Kate to come with him. Once a distance away he relays her story and experiences. And the woman's face grows more and more furious as Toshinori tells her the story of the sad little girl.

"She's better than where she was earlier in the year. But… well it's a work in progress." Kate grips her cup so tight it shatters as she lets out some small tears for what a little girl had to go through. She takes a breath before saying, "and since I'm kind of big, I may remind her of those thugs who were part of that gang. Let alone that she may not have a good view on women/mothers. Given what her's did to her."

The large woman got tapped on the back which surprised her. She turned and saw another little girl. This being Komitsu, a fantastic sweets maker in the village. "You might try giving her one of these! She does love my candy apples," the girl says before gesturing with said treat. Kate is a bit surprised but takes a pair while noting they aren't quite like the candy apples she knows from America.

"But these do look delicious. Thanks." Kate says with a smile directed Komitsu's way. She then walks over to Sorek and Eri before kneeling the look the little girl more in the eye. And while Eri is still hiding a bit, when she sees the apples she is a bit more enticed to come forward.

Kate could tell that she was warry though and offered it to Sorek to give to her. "I know I'm a bit scary to you. But I don't want to be. And I do wish I could have been there to help save you," she says with a slightly sad look. Sorek smiles at Kate before taking the apple and passing it to Eri.

She takes it happily and thanks Kate for the treat. Kate smiles as well before getting ready to take a bit of her own apple. Until she hears Eri trip and she drops her sweet. The little girl starts to tear up at losing it and falling. Kate smiles before gently walking over and helping the little girl up. Giving Eri her apple and checking her scrape.

Kate pats her head before saying, "be careful, okay? Don't want you getting hurt." She then walks off before getting something else to eat. Toshinori smiles at the interaction and hopes in his mind that this could help Eri get past her nerves or fear.

As the evening was winding down, some were questioning where the newest members could stay. Amalee offered her place to Kate, and Melissa asked if she could stay at Ochaco's house. "Or whatever it is here. Maybe we could have all the girls over?"

Izuku grunted and coughed a bit before looking to the side. Melissa looks at them oddly and asks what she was missing. "That would be that Midoriya is living with her. And Tokage." Shoto says nonchalantly. While Momo and Jiro facepalm a bit at their boyfriend's bluntness.

Melissa looks between the three and questions a bit of what she was missing. And this time it's Mineta who explains the relationship between the three. "And while I am jealous that he's got two hot girls at his side, as does Todoroki, I'm honestly more annoyed by it anymore. Especially with how loud they are at times."

This makes Setsuna, Izuku, and Ochaco turn red, while Momo and her partners have subtler blushes. Melissa seems to blue screen at this but is eventually snapped out of it. Todoroki then offers that he and Izuku can have something of a guys night while the girls enjoy themselves or get to know one another.

"Give you only met a few of us from 1-A at I-Island." Izuku nods and thinks it would be a good idea. "Besides, something's been bugging me about these new events. I'm hoping I'm wrong but maybe a couple of us guys going on a hunt could get us answers." Izuku says with a look to Tetsutetsu and Iguchi.

Who give him thumbs ups as if to say they'll get ready. Momo smiles and gives Shoto a kiss on the cheek to thank him for the idea and tells him to be careful on the hunt. "I'd normally ask "when am I not" but given I'm working with Midoriya we could get into bigger trouble."

A few snorts of laughter are let out at the statement with Izuku face faulting a bit before agreeing. And with the plans set, each of the groups head out or stay in to be ready for what is to come. With Izuku's group exploring the Shrine Ruins once more. And the girls taking the night to introduce Melissa to the others from UA and Mei to actually get to know her classmates. Though the latter is distracted by some of the gear she finds in Ochaco's home.

Amalee spends the night with Ryuko and Han enjoys another night under the sheets with Kaina. Midnight and Toshinori compare some notes with Kate on what happened to all of them before finally getting some sleep. And Utsushi plans for not just teaching Kate but increasing the skills of all of the hunters from Kamura and with the Kingdom.

With the girls, they swap some stories and other talks about what had been happening in their old world and while they had been in the Hunter's World. Melissa was curious on if there could be someone involved in the transfers to another world.

"Enough about that. Let's talk about something else. How about more of how Setsuna and the other girls wanted to get with… hey Set? You okay?" Itsuka asked while noting her friend seemed off. The former lizard girl brushed it off a bit by saying she was fine. "It could just be a cold or something. With all the crazy stuff we've been exposed to, it wouldn't strike me as strange. I've even heard there are monsters that use a virus of some kind to fight. How scary is that?"

Itsuka is still suspicious but she leaves it alone for the time being. Especially when the two M's asks what she was talking about in terms of the monsters. Yui and Jiro took the lead as she found a few of the creatures fascinating and crazy.

"Like how some of them use songs or other sounds to command others. Like those Izuchi." Jiro notes before bringing out her Wind Thief Horn. Yui then notes that some used other strange elements or tools to fight. "And when we beat them we can use those too. Like Somnacanth and it's sleep mist."

Yui then admits she'd taken a liking to all of the Mizutsune gear. Showing off her Poetic Bell and recently acquired Kakaru Kumo Naki. While Mei is less impressed, given the weapons didn't have any special transformations or anything, Melissa quite liked the elegant pink, purple sheen the weapons had. Though she was curious on why it still made her hand feel wet when she gently ran her hand along the blade or head of the hammer.

They eventually get away from talking about the monsters and the like and just take to enjoying the company and other bits of fun they could still have. For the guys, well they are having a little less fun. Especially after getting attacked by a Blood Orange Bishantan.

"Oh come on! The regular one is annoying enough! Iguchi-kun! Stop, drop, and roll! Great something new to hunt to get all the gear!" each shout after getting bombed, burned, and bashed by the Bishantan. They finally defeat it but also have to deal with something else arriving at the Ruins.

That being the golden scaled wyvern of Seregios. "Nope! Not worth it!" Iguchi shouts after the wyvern pounces at him multiple times. Shoto uses a few shots to damage the creature before Izuku stuns it with a flash bomb. "Let's get out of here!" Tetsu says before picking up Iguchi and fireman carrying him back to camp.

Mineta was waiting at said camp and helps with treating a few injuries. "What the hell else could happen?" he questions while bandaging up Iguchi's cuts and burns. While Izuku uses some ointments to deal with his own injuries. "I wonder if the girls are having as much fun?" he asks slightly sarcastically.

And while they did have fun, there was a bit of a problem in the morning. So to speak. Itsuka woke up to hearing Setsuna coughing and then vomiting in the morning. She hurried in to check on the girl and help if needed. Once she was done though, Itsuka asked again if she was okay.

"I…. I don't know. This just started… recently. I've been feeling queasy the last two mornings." Setsuna says before taking some water Itsuka passed to her. She mentioned it was around the same time things started tasting funny. "Maybe it's got something to do with that?"

Itsuka is wide eyed and a bit panicked as she jerkily turns her head to the side. She taps her foot before taking a deep breath and looking back to her friend. "Okay….. luckily you are already siting so. I'm going to give it to you straight. Or at least tell you what I think is going on. I think….. you might be pregnant."

I know, I know! I'm honestly not a big fan of the whole teen parent thing in most stories. Like trying to make Izuku Eri's dad and a specific girl her mom. Or moms in some cases. But this was something I thought of to add a different kind of drama.

Let alone…. Well let's be frank I've got it where the three of them have been….. very active. So something was bound to happen. And some of the consequences of that are apparent. About like what happened between Izuku and Midnight in Chains. Read it for yourself if you all want to know. Please review!