Aftermath of the Sports Festival
(Exodus Industry, CEO Office)
Tashiro looked at the recorded footage with pure focus. U.A. was making promising students with such unique and powerful Quirks. 'That Yaoyorozu girl's creation ability surpasses many of them. The only downside to it is the depletion of fat cells that can weaken her, but that's hardly a reason to not consider her.'
'There's also the Solaris boy. Nanites that he can command at will and use them to build what he needs from his body. I haven't had a good enough run in with something like that with such control outside of assistance from an A.I.' Tashiro thought, making yet another file on the students. Might as well see what they could if they didn't stick to Heroics. If he could get one to work for him however, that would be a blessing. 'Though they pale in comparison to the Seito Boy.'
He saw first hand a change in Human DNA into something else entirely and all because of a device upon a child's wrist. "To think that such a device has been created and it wasn't replicated. The fact that he's Quirkless as well and wielding such power is also quite intriguing."
It made him wonder where it had come from and why it had gone unnoticed for so long. Well it wouldn't matter, not if he could make a case towards Seito to gain the Watch. He could easily get those fools on the Council to help him. Was he willing to destroy the future of a young man striving to be a Hero? If it meant the betterment of Humanity, then yes.
However there was the issue of Nezu as well, maybe even All Might as well. The rat alone had a lot of sway on the Hero Community and All Might would definitely look out for his students. He was just that short minded. Nezu however was a threat, one that he dare say was as ingenious as himself. No, he couldn't risk anything when it came to the legal ways.
That's why people like Mimic around...speaking of which.
"How's the situation for Mimic?" Tashiro asked aloud.
"Commander Mimic is still in a coma, but is back to peak physical condition." T-21 informed, not missing the grumble Tashiro sent him. "He very well may be out of commission for a long while in the meantime."
"Disappointing, but not unexpected." Mimic was good at his job, but his last mission with Stain led him to his current condition. 'He best get well soon, I want a full status on his mental health. I can't risk anything when it comes to him.'
Not when he held a power like his.
"Might I suggest calling in Sir, West?" Ah yes, the American. A loyal man who did his job without question. As far as he knew, everything was going well over in America right now which meant it would be of no trouble to bring the man here.
"...Make sure Mr. West has a pleasant plane ride to his destination here." Tashiro said, already sending money for the man's flight. He then sighed as he looked at the three students on scene. "Perhaps an internship may be in order."
He'd at the very least have that.
(Hero Public Safety Commission Building, President's Office)
"Well that was a shit show at the end." Monica said bluntly, rubbing her head to ease her pain. Across from her was her one of the Supervisors and her legalized successor should she not pick someone or fail to be injured. Yokumiru Mera, a pale skinned lanky man with Beige hair. "Otherwise I say it went off without a hitch."
"Yup. Nothing like a student who calls out an entire event during an official match. News is gonna love this." Yokumiru said, ignoring the glare sent his way. "I can see now. Heroes? Protectors or Performers? That'll be great."
"It'll die down, it always does after a while." Monica sighed, looking at the record once more. "Though we'll certainly have plenty of choices for the provisional exam once we get it up and running."
"Yeah, sure. Can't wait till I have to watch them do the same exact crap the brats did last year." Yokumiru groaned. It was his job to make sure everything went well for the Provisional Hero License Exam. "But we do need more Heroes nowadays, especially with the League still out and about."
"I take it we haven't made any progress on their case?" Monica asked, a hint of hope.
"Sadly no, though more Villains have been busted as recently. No doubt thanks to All Might." Not only because the Hero was around and about, but also because the other Heroes were trying to keep up with him. "Otherwise they've been silent. Some self proclaimed Villain."
"I see. Yet I find myself still worried as to what is to come." Many would say they were living in the most peaceful time, but it couldn't be further from the truth. So many big time Villains were still around, people like the Yakuza were still doing deals and it felt as though more Heroes were becoming more corrupt. "There hasn't been a Super Villain in years. We've worked hard to keep that illusion of peace, but I fear the day that comes when something worse comes and we're not ready."
"As you should." Yokumiru said, getting a glare. "No, I mean it. Means that you care and sadly I can't say that about a lot of people nowadays. Even our own people."
"Damn, I didn't even think about them. They're probably making reports as we speak." Monica said, almost slamming her head on the table. "They're probably gonna want me to say something."
"Just reassure them that it'll deal with itself." Yokumiru suggested with Monica nodding.
"Right...this job is only getting more difficult as the days go by." Monica confessed.
"If it helps, we're all here for the ride." Yokumiru said.
"I wish it did, Mera. I wish it did." Monica said, preparing herself for a long and meaningful announcement.
(League of Villains Hideout, Bar)
"This has been quite informative, wouldn't you agree young Master?" Kurogiri asked, turning to the white-haired man. He was peering at the screen with his red eyes gleaming in annoyance, yet taking in what was shown.
"Those brats from the USJ grew in such a short amount of time. They must have used EXP boosters." Shigaraki said slowly, taking in all that he saw. Naturally he was angry at them, but he understood why his Master wanted him to watch. To know his enemy for the future. "Though you saw how the blonde boy acted right?"
"Him, yes I remember him." Kurogiri said dryly, disliking how he was held hostage for the boy.
"He's not Hero material. Not truly." Shigaraki said. The boy was far too violent, it was amazing that U.A. hadn't expelled him yet. "I think I see an ally to steal away."
"I suppose you could find a use for him. Preferably a Nomu." Kurogiri suggested while he started to clean up the place.
"Perhaps..." Shigaraki muttered in thought before he growled. "That green haired brat, Izuku Midoriya. He's on my list."
"Oh?"
"He's too much of an All Might fan boy to just leave alone. Yet there's something about him that ticks me off." The fact that he punched him while yelling out an All Might move of all things only fueled to his ire. He fully intended to rant on until his dark voice spoke from behind.
"I take it you learned something from your future foes?" A shadowed figure asked from within a staticy screen. This was Shigaraki's Sensei, the most powerful Super Villain hp had almost ended All Might. All for One. Shigaraki could only nod, still mumbling to himself about Midoriya. " I am glad to see you found a proper source of your hatred outside of All Might, but are you aware of who's the most dangerous of that lot?"
Shigaraki didn't need to think about that one. "That transforming cheater."
"Quite right. A device able to not only fully transform someone, but also fully cure a Nomu back into it's original state. To think I've only heard of this device up till now." All for One said, intrigued by it's origins. More importantly how the boy had come across it. "Yet it has nothing to do with a Quirk. I should know."
"Then what is it, Sensei?" Shigaraki asked.
"In all honesty, even I don't truly know. Regardless, I will know soon enough once I look more into the Seito boy. Until then, what is it that you wish to do?" All for One asked, his student going quiet.
"...If I continue with this, I need to create a strong party before I can make the Guild." Shigaraki began after a moment in thought. "Once I have that, then the real game can begin. Until then, I want to send my message out to them. To join the League with others like myself."
"A wise move. Talk to the doctor if you require more Nomus, I will be watching your progress. Show me your next move." All for One said before the television shut off. Shigaraki sat in silence for a moment, pondering on how he should approach this while Kurogiri finished cleaning up.
"We could use more permanent recruits. The ones we saved at the USJ were quick to try and leave." Kurogiri said.
"They're the Doctor's problem, not mine." Shigaraki said dismissively. Not including the ones he turned to dust, the rest were sent away to the Doctor's lab to turn them into Nomu. "Hmmm, perhaps the Hero Killer would be interested in joining."
"Then I will start gathering up info on him, young Master." Kurogiri said with Shigaraki nodding in agreement. Turning back to the screen, he scowled at seeing All Might handing out medals and unconsciously turned a chair to dust.
"Soon...the whole world will see yourself as the failures you are and I'll be there to smile right in your face." Shigaraki said, his scowl never fading. "And no one, not even your students will be prepared for what I'll bring.
(U.A. University, Heights Alliance)
Rukido and Eri were currently walking back while Ship skipped next to them. He had gotten a text from Jiro about the Class knowing about him and Eri. In response he asked her to get Sato to bake an apple pie. Thankfully he agreed to do so as part of celebrating getting through their first Sports Festival. That was almost an hour ago now and the sun was going to set soon enough.
"Welcome back home Eri." Rukido said, stopping in front of the door. The young girl gripped his hand tightly the entire walk there.
"Are…are they really nice?" Eri asked, concerned. She was going to be officially meeting the entirety of his class and feared for what they would be like.
"Most of them are and if they aren't, let me know so I can have a talk." Rukido said before petting her head. "Just wait out here with Ship for a minute. They're...excited to meet you I bet. I'll make sure they don't yell."
"Okay Mr." Eri said as Ship purred against her leg, making her giggle.
'...Picture.' Rukido thought before taking a quick picture with his phone. Without another word he opened the door and entered inside.
"Well, well, well. Look who finally decided to show up." Glancing towards the living room, he saw Mina calling him out while the others were lounging around and about. Taya and Katsuki weren't here, but that wasn't too surprising given when he last saw them. He betted Katsuki was scowling or something, but right now he had to make a point. "You've been hiding something from us and-"
"Quiet." Rukido said darkly with a loud growl. Many of them flinched upon seeing the glare upon his face, his emerald eyes that made them hold their tongue and freeze in place. "Listen closely because I will only say this once."
"Yes, I didn't tell any of you about Eri. That's only because of how delicate the situation was at the time. The only reason you're meeting her is because you know about her, that's it. She's been through enough in her life and she's almost seven now." Rukido began making sure they were paying attention. Seeing how they were keeping their mouths shut he went on. "You will not over crowd her. You will not swear around her. You will not ask questions that she is not comfortable with. You will not make her cry. Or else."
"...Or Else what?" Mineta asked, missing the shushing from Kaminari. It didn't matter as Mineta suddenly found himself lifted by his collar shirt and held up close to Rukido.
"Otherwise I will personally rip out your intestines and knit them into a sweater." Rukido said, pure malicious intent that filled the room. Mineta was pale in the face and unable to move. "Do we understand each other?"
"Y-yes sir." Mineta barely managed to get out before he was dropped to the ground.
'Yeah, no. Not messing with that.' Galva thought, gulping.
'...Shit he actually made me sweat at that.' Katsumi thought, only a bit shook. She refused to be anymore than that.
"Great, nice to get that out of the way." Rukido said with a bright smile, his menacing aura vanishing completely and making them breath out relief.
"Perhaps, maybe you shouldn't threaten the class." Momo suggested with a sweatdrop. He was still Class President and needed to keep an example.
"When it doesn't work, I'll stop. For now, Sato." Rukido said, calling the man out.
"Y-yes?" The Sugarman asked, still put off by him.
"Pie?"
"...It's cooling down now."
"Great! Then you all get to meet Eri. Just remember what I said or else!" Rukido said with a wide and bright smile. They could only nod, sweat drops falling off their heads while he went to the door. He opened it showing Eri standing in the doorway with Ship in her hands. "Come on in and introduce yourself."
"O-okay." The Young Girl stepped up and spoke up. "M-my name is Eri. It's nice to meet you all."
'...Cute...' Was the unanimous thought that went through their minds. It didn't go unnoticed that Jiro was already walking to the girl, who looked to see the Earphone Jack user.
"Jiro!" Eri exclaimed excitedly as hugged the girl's legs. Jiro could only giggle as she knelt down to hug her back. "I missed you!"
"I missed you too." Jiro said simply as they released their hug. "Wanna meet some friends of mine?"
"...Y-yes please." Eri said, still nervous.
"Don't worry, they're really nice. I know a lot of them are really excited to meet you." Jiro said, standing up and holding Eri's hand. She led them over to the couch where they were all waiting patiently...well as best as they could.
"Hey there!" Mina said, kneeling down. Eri took a step back unconsciously while Mina pointed at her head. "Look, we're Horn Buddies!"
Eri tilted her head in confusion before seeing her horns. "Y-you have one too?"
"Yup! Same with my best buddy Kiri." Mina said as said boy showed off his own horns. "You know that means we're friends now right?"
"We...we are?" Eri asked, surprised.
"Of course!" Mina declared while smiling widely. It was oddly infectious because Eri was giving a small smile as well. "Ohhh, I'm gonna spoil you rotten!"
"Mina, we must still set an acceptable example for her!" Iida scolded lightly. He was going to be working overtime to make sure that everyone would act properly while around her. "She is still at an influential age and it would not be wise to spoil her!"
"Ahh! She's so adorable!" Toru declared, ignoring Iida completely.
"I know, she's like a unicorn!" Uraraka agreed, completely overwhelmed by how cute Eri was.
"Calm down you two." Asui chided the two. Uraraka looked apologetic, but Toru was far from it.
"Dibs on Aunty!" Toru called out, earning a gasp from Mina.
"No fair!" The Alien-Girl complained with a pout.
"Mina, you both can be her aunties." Kirshima said with a deadpan expression.
"...Oh, right." Both girls muttered before turning to each other. "Dids on cool Aunty!"
"I got cool Uncle!" Kaminari declared.
"Ah! No way, that's mine." Kirishima siad.
"You Fools. I am Epic Uncle Solaris!" Galva laughed out. Honestly, he just loved the chaos created.
"GAH! No fair!" Both Kirishima and Kaminari yelled, outraged.
"They're loud." Mezo said bluntly.
"Quite so." Tokoyami nodded in agreement.
"Maybe you should all introduce yourselves before taking up titles." Rukido announced, clearly annoyed. That got most of them to shut their mouths before one by one introduced themselves to the young girl, thankfully not scaring her. 'She's more afraid of being a nuisance than she is of crowds.'
One of the many things he learned about her so far. He didn't know where she came from, but it was clear whoever was watching over her before didn't care about her. She just wants to feel welcomed and by his name he would make that happen. As for whoever got in his way about it, they would come to regret it.
Eri, so far, was calm and a bit happy. They were kinder than she had ever expected. Maybe a bit too loud, but that was fine. She was used to it being loud. Even those who had appearances like Tokoyami and Mezo didn't bother her as much. Mina and Toru were extremely affectionate which she found oddly welcoming. Though she didn't know what Shopping was, it meant more clothes.
"Pie's ready!" Sato called out suddenly as the smell penetrated Eri's nose.
"It smells so good." Eri praised before gasping. "Apple?"
"Apple Pie." Sato said with a proud smirk as he presented slices of pie on the counter. Red eyes exploded with awe upon seeing them.
"Remember what to say when someone gives you something." Rukido said.
"Right. Thank you Mr.!" Eri said with a bow. Sato layed a plate in front of her before handing her a fork, which she took gratefully. She didn't hesitate from taking a small piece before eating it, immediately loving the taste. "It's so good!"
"I made enough for everyone." Sato declared, revealing several more plates ready for the picking. "Help yourselves!"
"Thank you!" Everyone said, each of them grabbing their own late to enjoy themselves with. Minutes later they were just gathered around and talking to one another as part of their celebration.
"Today was so dang awesome!" Kirishima exclaimed. "I mean the race alone was cool, but the battle was where the heart of it was at!"
"Yeah, though it's not like we got to make it that far." Mineta scowled before turning to Midoriya. "At least we know who won't be getting a lot of recommendations."
"At least he made it to the finals, Grape Bowl." Katsumi said bluntly. While Mineta was cowering, she turned towards Kaminari and pointed a fork at him. "And you."
"M-me?!" Kaminari squeaked in fear. 'This is it! I'm gonna die!'
"You better improve or else you'll be left behind, du-lightning boy." Katsumi said, gritting her teeth to hold back her normal insults. "You actually got me and it hurt. Bad. I don't normally say this, but...you got a powerful Quirk on hand."
"Wow...I was expecting worse." Kaminari said honestly.
"What's that supposed to mean!" Katsumi exclaimed with a snarl.
"Now you're normal again." Kaminari and Kirishima said at the same time. They laughed at her enraged expression, but they lost it once Izuku rubbed her back and actually got her to calm down.
"E-easy there, Sumi." Izuku said, easing her back down. "Save it for the next battle trial. Then you can go all out."
"...Tch. Fine." Katsumi said, her arms crossed and scowling. Inside however she was smiling up a storm. 'Leave it to Zuku to know me well enough.'
Next to them, Shoko was staring at the interaction with a small hint of annoyance. She didn't know why but she also wanted to be comforted by Izuku.
Izuku had brought his hand back and was about to dig in before he felt his other hand grabbed suddenly. Turning his head, it quickly turned red at the sight of Shoko rubbing it against her face. "T-T-T-Todoroki!"
"Forgive me, Midoriya. I...wanted to see if this felt good." Shoko said innocently, not helping with the Greenette's blush in the slightest. He could practically feel the gazes from his classmates, but it was nothing compared to the glare he felt from Katsumi. However Shoko seemed oblivious to it all and rubbed her head against his hand, humming in comfort. "Seems like I was right. This feels nice."
"T-this is highly inappropriate behavior! Especially before a young child!" Iida scolded, his face blushing. Eri remained oblivious however, her focus purely on the Apple Pie.
'It's almost like she's a kitten!' Momo squealed internally in her mind.
'Oh I smell a ship at hand!' Galva said, laughing from behind his hand. Then an idea came to mind. "Oi, Midoriya!"
"H-huh?" The poor boy squeaked.
"Don't leave poor Katsumi out~ Give her a chin rub!" Galva announced, making their eyes bug out.
"W-what the heck makes you think I want-Ahhh~" Katsumi suddenly purred out once Izuku did it on command. Her eyes soon exploded in pure shock while Izuku quickly withdrew his hand, atomically red now.
"S-S-SORRY!" Izuku exclaimed, completely embarrassed. However his hand was suddenly grabbed and placed back on her neck. "K-Katsumi?"
"I-I don't remember telling you to stop." Katsumi thought red in the face at this point. However she liked the touch way too much and was not willing to miss the feeling right now. However she soon set her glare upon the rest of the class that made them recoil in fear. "If anyone says anything outside this dorm, you will suffer."
Most of those who value their lives looked away while Izuku couldn't help, but to be thankful that Katsuki wasn't here for this.
"Don't forget me, Midoriya." Shoko said, keeping his hand in place. The boy could only keep it up, red in the face at seeing his classmate's teasing jeers.
"They're so cute together!" Uraraka said, giggling out from behind her hand.
"...Ochako." Asui said suddenly.
"Hmm?" Uraraka hummed before gaining a blush on her face. Asui was currently holding up a piece of her pie to her mouth. "T-tsu?"
"Eat." Asui said, pushing it forward. Uraraka flustered, but opened her mouth and accepted it. "See, now you're the cute one."
"Tsu!" Uraraka exclaimed, while the Frog Girl merely put on a smile.
"It's just not fair." Mineta muttered, angering stabbing into his pie.
"Become a better person then maybe you'll get a girl." Rukido said coldly, not caring as the boy bursted out into tears. The sound of a door opening caught their attention as they turned their heads to see Taya coming in. She was currently wearing her casual clothes with bandages wrapped around her body. "Hey. Pie!"
Taya couldn't help the snort that escaped her mouth as she joined them. However she was soon lifted off her feet by a crying Galva, who had used her Quirk to hug her. "TAYA!"
"Hi, Galva." Taya giggled out as she was let down.
"Why do you keep doing stupid challenges?" Galva asked.
"Well...they're fun." Taya said bluntly.
"...I think you hit your head too hard." Galva said with a deadpan expression. "...Then again, you were always like this."
"As I should be." Taya said as she was led to the table. She sat down next to Rukido where Galva joined her. Feeling a gaze on her, she turned to meet the gaze of Eri. "Hello little one."
"Hello. I'm Eri." The young girl said shyly.
"I am Taya Nightingale, but you may call me Taya." The Dragoness introduced herself. A slice of pie came her way, to which she accepted with glee. "Oh, this smells wonderful! I haven't had anything since the Festival."
"Aww, look how happy you are." Rukido said with a wide grin. "So...did you get her number?"
Taya flustered a bit...before pulling out a slip of paper.
"You got a girl's number! Good on you!" Galva exclaimed while nudging his friend.
"Best part, she's our...senpai is the term right?" Rukido asked suddenly.
"Yeah it i-wait, she's from another year!" Galva exclaimed. All eyes fell on Taya, who could only nod to make it pass. "Woo! You are so giving me the deets!"
"Me too! I wanna know about the girl you caught in our badass Dragon's Heart!" Mina yelled, embarrassing Taya further.
"It's like a fairytale, but the characters are in reverse." Kaminari said thoughtfully. He was tempted to ask about the girl further, but chose to stay silent. Mostly to preserve his spinal cord and not to piss off the Dragon.
"How big were her-" Mineta didn't get to finish upon Rukido snapping a glare at him. The grape boy went pale, remembering the threat earlier before getting up from his seat. "A-actually, I'm done for the day!"
He leapt from the seat with his pie and raced up the stairs, ignoring Iida's yelling all the while.
"Why did he go?" Eri asked, a bit worried that she may have been the reason.
"He just wants to be by himself...though I don't want you going anywhere near him. Okay." Rukiod said immediately afterward. Eri nodded without questioning anything, much to his relief. "I should probably make sure you get some real food in your belly too. Pie's great, but you can't eat that alone."
"Okay." Eri nodded.
"...Seito." Taya said suddenly.
"Hmmm?"
"You didn't tell me she's your daughter." Taya said, completely unaware. She put all of her focus into the Festival and didn't know of the conversations beforehand.
"Oh for love off." Rukido grumbled while the class started laughing behind their hands. Taya looked at them confused, wondering what was so funny while Rukido pinched between his brow. "I'm only gonna say this-"
"Are...are you my papa?" Eri asked, clearly confused. Rukido actually staggered at her words, completely off guard as she continued. "Are you?"
"I um..." Rukido was looking at Eri. She was clearly worried about the answer, something he couldn't screw up with in the slightest. He knew there was gonna be some trouble with his words, but if he was being honest? He didn't care. "I...I wouldn't mind being your father, but only if you actually want me too."
Eri looked ready to say no before stopping herself. She didn't want him as a father because of the fear of making him disappear like her actual father. However she didn't want him to disappear so why should he? It was her...power wasn't it? Then she wouldn't lose him if she didn't use it.
"...Please?" Eri asked, still scared. She was pulled into a hug by Rukido catching her off guard.
"Of course." Rukido said softly enough for only her to hear. Eri hugged him back, smiling as tears bleed into his shirt.
"...I feel like we shouldn't be here." Galva said, catching Rukido off guard. He looked around to see his class either looking on in shock or giving off teasing smiles.
"Oh no, keep on going Dadkido." Toru giggled out.
"...You're now Baby Little Sister of 1-A." Rukido declared. Toru gasped out in shock and was about to say something until he spoke again. "And first Aunt of Eri."
"YES!" Toru shouted out, arms up in the air.
"Oh come on!" Mina yelled out, pouting right afterwards.
"Before I give out any more titles, does anyone else want to be adopted by me?" Rukido asked, sarcasm dripping from his voice. Yet he got a raised hand and was surprised to say the least. "Todoroki?"
"Yes?" Shoko asked, her hand raised and uncaring to the bugged eyed stares in her direction.
"Why do you want me to adopt you?" Rukido expressed while lifting Eri to sit on his lap.
"I don't like my father." Shoko said as if that explained everything. "I had originally thought of All Might, but as a Hero, he has a lot to do. Plus I don't know how he is as a father, unlike you. You've shown me what that means when it comes to Eri."
"...I guess I should be honored to be the second choice." Rukido said, his eyebrow twitching in annoyance. Yet he released a sigh before looking down at Eri. "Do you want a Big Sister?"
"Um..." Eri said, unsure on what that would mean. She didn't even know what an Aunt was really.
"Hold on! You can't just agree to this!" Iida yelled, standing up from his table.
"I'm pretty sure I can." Rukido said with a shrug.
"But she is legally the daughter of Endeavor, the Number 2 Hero!" Iida pointed out, missing how Shoko glared at him. "Nevermind how close you two are in age!"
"She's old enough to make her own decisions." Rukido said offhandedly. However he gave Shoko a puzzled gaze. "But I'm gonna need more to go on before I actually agree."
Shoko opened her mouth to explain before Izuku suddenly laid a hand on her shoulder. "D-do you really want to explain it? It is personal isn't it?"
"I see no reason not to." Shoko said honestly, making Izuku sweatdrop. She was seriously stunt socially and it showed through her uncaring and innocent attitude.
"If...if you say so." Izuku said, accepting it with a sigh. From there Shoko went on to explain...well everything. The Quirk Marriage, the reason behind her scar, her father's treatment towards her and her siblings. Everything she had talked to Midoriya previously today.
Needless to say, emotions filled the room and none of which were positive.
'...Fucking...Shit...' Katsumi thought in pure shock and disbelief. She knew bullshit. Hanging around her brother's cronies helped her know it a mile away. That's why she couldn't call this out as a lie. Shoko was really telling the truth.
"To think that Number 2 Hero is...is like this!" Momo said, her sympathy going out towards Shoko.
"Well working under him suddenly became a lot more unbearable." Galva muttered, trying to keep his anger down.
"A Hero that holds darkness such as this should not be allowed to go unnoticed for so long." Tokoyami muttered out, Dark Shadow agreeing with him.
"I never liked him before, I certainly dislike him now." Taya stated calmly. Her glowing scales however were proof of her anger. All of the class expressed their own anger, but Rukido oddly remained silent during it.
'...Fuck it.' Rukido thought before leaning up. "Shoko, can I see your phone for a moment." The girl seemed confused, but had proceeded to do as asked. As soon as he hit it, he went through it until he found the contact, snorting at the name used for Endeavor. "Creative Shoko, though those words mean the same thing."
"Oh." Shoko said.
"Don't worry, you'll get creative with me. Plus it fits him well." Rukido said before remembering something. "Oh wait. Eri, you mind putting on those special earphones I got for you?"
Eri nodded her head before pulling out a pair of earphones before placing them in her ear. Calming music played through them, canceling out any and all noise in the world.
"Thank you. Now, I can talk all kinds of shit." Rukido laughed out, worrying them all.
"Seito-San, what are you planning?" Shoji asked, voicing out the concerns of Iida and Momo.
"Well given the name, I'm pretty sure I'm calling Ass-Butt." Rukido said, a wide grin spreading across his face.
(Endeavor Agency, Endeavor's Office)
Endeavor growled in annoyance as he sat down in his office. He was never filled with more disappointment than today. Shoko had completely failed him today, not even by losing. She surrendered. A Todoroki that he created into the perfect successor had surrendered. Such a thing made him look by extension and that was the killing point of his day.
However there was still hope. She would have to come to him and him alone to control her flames. During that point, he would have to make her understand what would happen if she didn't understand.
Then his phone ranged suddenly, catching off guard. He picked it up and was surprised to see Shoko's name on the screen before allowing a smirk to come across his face. 'Seems like she understood after all.' Answering the phone he fully prepared to greet her, but instead was greeted with another voice.
"Hello, Assbutt! Nice to meetcha!"
"What the-Who are you? Where is my daughter?" Endeavor asked, flame building up in his free hand.
"Aww, that almost sounds like concern! If I didn't know half the things I know now, I would've actually thought of you as just a half-ass father. But that would be too much credit." The Voice said, fueling Endeavor's anger. "Anyway, I'm Rukido Seito. The guy who transformed into Heatblast in the middle of the Sports Festival and made your flames look like a joke. Yeah I'm that guy."
"Do you have any idea who I am?" Endeavor asked, prepping to go on a full rant.
"What's it's face that's behind All Might in terms of Hero rank? What was your name? Ah nevermind, Ass-Butt fits you...though personally, you're more of a fire crotch." Rukido thoughtfully said. A spew of flames shot out Endeavor's hand as he clenched the phone tightly. "HA! Heard that!"
"You best explain why you have my daughter's phone or else." Endeavor demanded now.
"Alright, alright! Okay what's the best way to say this...Oh yeah. Your kid is now my kid." Rukido explained as bluntly as he could.
"...What?" A wave of confusion swarmed over him, the anger still very much there. Just faded for the time being.
"I know all the terrible things you've done." Rukido said coldly, making Endeavor recoil in surprise. "Your Quirk Marriage Bullshit. How you treated your own flesh and blood. How you "trained" Shoko and I use that word very lightly. I've met my own fair share of bad father's, having one myself, but you sir are definitely one of the worst. Seriously, fuck you and your stupid plan."
"Tch. Everything I did was to ensure my Legacy would remain. Shoko would understand this if she actually listened to me instead of rebelling as she does." Endeavor explained with a growl. He wasn't worried and for a good reason. Many had tried and failed to expose him, mostly due to his status and a lack of proof. "Now-"
"Rebelling? Wow, you really don't get kids. Not surprisingly, but besides pointing out the obvious." Rukido said uncaringly, refueling the Number Two Hero's anger. "I'm adopting your Daughter."
"This is some joke, isn't it? You do realize what I can do to your career, the Media is quite easy to control if you know the right people." Endeavor happily pointed out, despite his anger.
"Oh your one of those aren't you. Spoiler~! I don't give a flying rat's ass, Dicknips!" Endeavor's eyes exploded in fury as he clenched his phone tightly. "Unlike you, I actually like being a Hero for the people. You just do it to prove yourself as the greatest person the world has ever seen. So go on ahead! Spread out your little lie, would be nice if they decided to question your daughter on the matter! Especially if she started calling herself Shoko Seito!"
"...What the hell do you want?" Endeavor snarled out.
"Nothing. I just thought you should know."
"WHAT?!"
"What? You thought I did this for something? No, this is just a big F-U my darling lover." Rukido said, almost flirty. Endeavor recoiled from his phone back in disgust while laughter was heard from the otherside. "HAHAHA! I'm sorry, I'm a dick sometimes."
Endeavor could only growl, the flames raising.
"No, but in all seriousness, I'm looking it up right now as we talk. So long as she denounces her name and of legal age, which she is, she doesn't have to keep her family name. She can even just go by "Shoko" if she really wants to." Rukido explained as if it was clear as day.
"Wait, I could have done that from the start?" Shoko asked from the other end.
"Shoko?!" Endeavor shouted.
"Yeah. Sorry you didn't hear about it sooner."
"Damn it. I would've done it sooner if I knew."
"Meh, can't change the past. So do you just want to do that or do you want to start calling me Papa too?"
"Whatever pisses off Ass-Butt more."
"Papa it is then. Hey you hear that? Your kid's calling me Papa from now on."
"SHOKO! DON'T YOU DARE! DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING IDEA HOW IMPORTANT IT IS THAT YOU CONTINUE ON WITH MY NAME!" Endeavor shouted out, almost breaking his phone.
"...Go lick All Might's Ass." Shoko said in the coldest voice she could muster. However the sound of disgust came afterwards. "Actually, don't. I don't need that image in my head."
"Don't worry sweetie, I'll teach you the ways of quips soon enough." Rukido declared, laughing boldly. Shoko seemed to find it funny though, as well as others if the sound of multiple laughter was any indication. "Well I'll talk to you later, Ass-Butt. I have to childhood to un-fuck thanks to you. Come see if you got the time. It'll be like a date!"
"I WILL BURN YOU INTO ASH!" Endeavor exclaimed, flames bursting from his hands and burning up his desk.
"Yeah, yeah, talk to my crotch." Rukido said, bored at this point. The call then ended as Endeavor let out an insume scream that echoed throughout the building as he crushed the phone into pieces.
"How...HOW DARE THAT CHILD TALK TO ME LIKE THAT!" Endeavor raged on, clenching his fist in fury. He did however eventually calm down, breathing heavily. "It matters not, I'll head down there right to remind him of his place."
The sound of knocking caught his attention. "Hey, Boss? You got your paperwork done?" Came the voice of Burnin, one of his many sidekicks. However his eyes exploded as he looked on the table to see nothing on it, but ash. Realizing what became of his two week-long paperwork, he let out another scream while Burnin spoke again. "...Sorry for bothering you. Jerk."
(U.A. University, Height's Alliance)
"Well he was nice." Rukido said, hanging up the phone. He looked up to the shocked and horrified faces of his class. Except for Shoko, she was smiling.
"Dude...You...You just said fuck everything, didn't you?" Kaminari asked, still in disbelief.
"I normally do when I am serious about something." Rukido said, giving Shoko back her phone. "Though, I only wish I could have said more."
"I'm changing his name to Fire-Crotch." Shoko declared, her smile never fading. She missed the smile sent by Izuku, the boy more than happy to see her own smile.
"You have balls of steel." Kirishima said, finding the whole conversation manly. "I bet he's gonna come down here for a fight!"
"If he does, I'm kicking his ass." Rukido said, sitting back down next to Eri. The girl was pretty much ignorant of the whole thing, thankfully.
"S-seito! You can't just do that! Much less to the Number 2 Hero!" Iida exclaimed.
"That whole conversation sounded bad. Especially the language involved." Momo added on in worry. Her current opinion of Endeavor may have been lowered severely, but she couldn't look past the fact that he had power. Both in terms of his Quirk and his Popularity. "One word is all he needs to say!"
"He's not gonna do that. Not after how I called him out. Besides, that was me being nice. He's the one who was yelling." Rukido declared, taking a quick bite off his pie. "One thing's for sure. He comes here and starts anything, I'm kicking him in the dick and stomping on it."
"S-Seito!" Taya said, flabbergasted by the declaration.
"Nope. Don't start. I don't care that he's the Number Two Hero. I will stomp him as you youngins say." Rukido said, tapping Eri's shoulder. She turned to him as he pointed to her then his own ears. Understanding she removed her ear phones and smiled up at him. "Enjoy the music?"
"Yes, Papa!" Eri said, almost proudly.
"...Yup. You're my kid." Rukido declared, rubbing her head. He knew once 13 got wind of this, he was never gonna hear the end of it...it was gonna be worse now with Shoko in the mix.
"So how are you getting the paperwork? For both of them?" Galva asked, glancing between Eri and Shoko.
"I'll worry about it in the morning. Knowing my luck, Nezu overheard all of that and is already on it." Rukido said, plainly.
"...Is...is he listening right now?" Toru asked, looking around at the walls unsurely.
"Whoever knows~" Rukido said, not easing anyone's thoughts on the matter. "Now, the next order of business. Your performance in the Sports Festival."
"Oh? How do you think we did?" Taya asked, almost a bit prideful.
"I say...8.7." Oh well that wasn't too bad- "Out of 10,000." Wait what?
"...WHAT KIND OF SCORE IS THAT!?" Nearly all of them exclaimed. Eri yelped at the sudden noise while Rukido let out a growl, still rubbing her head. All of them quickly went quiet, looking sheepish of how loud they were.
"A very generous score." Rukido said dully. "I won't lie, you all could have done a lot better. But I gave you points anyway because it's apparently the first year of this thing."
"It's not like we had much to prepare with." Asui pointed out.
"Well you had me?" Rukido said, holding up the Omnitrix. "You know, the Class-President who has access to multiple transformations and would be more than willing to help you because of my position?"
'...Oh.' Was the thought throughout the class.
"But you'll get the training either way. Because I'm gonna help you." Rukido declared. If there was benefit to a bunch of young adults punching the shit out of each other, you get to see what they did well at and what they needed to work on. He felt he was good enough for the job. "But hey, don't get some extra power under your belt before those Internships. It's your choice."
"...Is that even a question? Of course we'll do it!" Mina declared, eyes filled with stars.
"It would not hurt to gain some direction." Tokoyami said thoughtfully.
"I will need some assistance when it comes to my fire. I believe Heatblast will be quite helpful there." Shoko said thoughtfully.
"You still owe me a battle." Taya said with a feral grin. She was chopped on her head by Galva, who sighed.
"She means we'll do it." Galva said. The Class really had no reason to say no to the offer, outside of wanting a break.
"I am really gonna regret this." Jiro decided with a sigh.
"Don't worry, I'll go easy on you because of your Internships." Rukido said kindly. Then a crazed smile appeared on his face. "Afterwards however is a different story."
"...Just please remember that we do actually have Hero Classes as well." Momo said, not wanting anyone to be too exhausted from this.
"I'll remember. By the time you're done with me, All Might himself is gonna be shaking in his boots at the mere sight of you." Rukido declared, laughing boldly. Sweat Drops fell from their heads upon hearing the statement. 'Might as well have fun with this while I can. I still got Vilgax to worry about. Hopefully that will be a long time coming.'
(Vilgax's Ship)(Open Space)
"Lord Vilgax, are you well?" Psyphon asked as he stepped away from his Master's room. They had recently finished the healing process and Vilgax went to his old quarters to armor himself. Soon the door opened up making Psyphon and the men next to him bow.
Vilgax now resembled that of a humanoid creature with an octopus-like face. He had six, long tentacles dangling in the front of his face, like a beard. His skin was pale-green with yellowish spots on his face and tentacles. The Alien had become much more burly than he was before he went on Ice. No doubt thanks to the special augmentations he had added to himself.
He now wore a mask covering his mouth, connected to his sleeveless, red and black armor that stretched down to his legs. Reddish plated boots went up far past his knees and close up to his waist where a silver belt lay wrapped around. He also had metallic gloves with small fingers as well as reddish brown cylinder-like objects piercing his arms.
"I trust we have arrived to Vilgaxia?" The War Lord asked, walking past them towards the main control room. He wanted to get straight down to business when it came to dominating the Universe and the best way to do so was a plan for the Omnitrix.
"Yes, sir." Psyphon said, quickly following after him. "I ask for forgiveness for the delay. It seems like Vilgaxia's Movement Controls were active before our arrival. No doubt due to the Plumbers coming to the area."
"Pathetic." Vilgax growled, entering the room and sat down on his throne. Psyphon stood next to them as his home planet came to view. "My world is controlled by Cowards it seems."
"I'm afraid our military support has gone after you...disappearance." Psyphon said slowly. He did not wish to anger his lord. "As I've said, many of your worlds were wrongly attacked and taken by the Plumbers. With no proper leadership, we lost many Soldiers through thoughtless orders or desertion."
"...It seems as though I've failed to keep my promise." Vilgax said in a low tone that went unheard. He promised his people a Universe where they remained on top, but now they've been transformed into survivors. Regardless, his empire would rule supreme once more and no one would stop him this time.
"May I ask, what will your first act be once you arrive?" Psyphon asked.
"To do what I did the first time when my journey began." Vilgax said darkly as they approached the land. "To take full control over my world once more and prove myself worthy to lead them once more."
"I see, well the first person you must speak to will have to be the current General of Vilgaxia." Psyphon suggested, earning his lord's attention.
"And who would that be?" Vilgax asked.
"Why that would be, Vexis. Your spawn." Psyphon said, unaware of how much his Master's heartbeat skipped.
"Vexis...my...daughter?" He hadn't thought back to his daughter in a long time. During his rule, he was married to another of his kind. A Soldier who went by the name Tex and one that had fought in an arena with many others to earn the right to marriage with him. She knew that she was with his child before he vanished and now his daughter had been born. Without him. 'Another thing the Plumbers must pay for.'
"Tell me, how is Tex?" Vilgax asked.
"...I'm sorry my lord. She fell trying to defend one of our planets." Psyphon said solemnly. "She was thankfully given a proper burial."
"...She went out as she should. Fighting until the end." Vilgax said, placing his gaze on his planet. His wife may have been gone, but his child remains. "Today is a great day. Not only shall I reclaim my world, but I shall meet my daughter for the first time."
"As it should be my lord! For you are Vilgax, Conqueror of Worlds! Despot of Vilgaxia! The Dominator of the Universe!" Psyphon announced, cheering on as the men on board agreed. Vilgax ignored all of them, pressing his hands together and closing his eyes.
'Watch yourself, bearer of the Omnitrix...no...Rukido Seito. I shall come at you with a force you cannot begin to understand. On that day, you shall know defeat and the Universe will be mine.' Vilgax thought darkly, awaiting his arrival back home.
Vilgax was back and no one would stop his rule ever again.
(Chapter End)
A/N: I got this done faster than I thought and that's crazy to me. I definitely let out all my chaotic energy towards the end, but I love it all nonetheless and I hope you do as well. But explanations before I get burned on a bonfire.
Did I have Shoko reveal a lot? Yes, but in my defense; In cannon, Shoto is socially stunt, same with Shoko here. So I figured, why wouldn't she take the chance to make Endeavor look bad. The reason behind it, having her unofficially adopted, may be a bit odd, but I live for odd and crazy bs like this so long as I can make it work. I'm also bashing on Endeavor because he does deserve it at this point in the story.
I also decided to have Rukido adopt Eri as well because...well...*Glances over to every fic that has either Izuku or Aizawa adopt her within a week* I can. Don't deny the little one any happiness. Just accept Dadkido and let's move on towards more slice of life moments. Or pie. Never had it, but it sounds amazing.
I've also decided to focus on Vilgax next chapter, just to take a look out into his journey in order to face Rukido in the future. I will do these at times during the story, if only to show the advancement. I've also decided to give him a wife(Who's now dead) and a daughter as well. Just to give him more of a faction to work with, which will grow in time.
That should be it, so I hope you enjoyed it, that you come back for more and that you overall have a great day. Until next time!
Review
Ushindi: Damn, I missed a chapter again! Cool chapter, Taya truly deserve this victory and was badass on pushing herself beyond her limits and not going to Recovery Girl. I'm looking forward to when Rukido and Taya fight.
1. What do you think of Shoto's new technique and power?
2. Would Izuku still strive to be hero even without his quirk, like what if All Might didn't give One For All to Izuku?
Answer: It's fine to miss a chapter, can't be here every waking moment after all. But answers.
1: Simply Brilliant, makes perfect sense in a world such as theirs.
2: Might as well, he probably won't take the Hero Exam, but he can still take the General Course and move on from there. It depends if he finds a way to learn anything though. You can't rely on nothing after all.
Thanks as usual.