After homeroom, Ashido was constantly hanging around me. I came to find that I actually enjoyed her company.
"I'm going to go ahead and find us a table in the cafeteria!"
"Sure, Ashido. You do that. I'm going to go find Cementoss first."
She turned to me. "Why do you need to find him?"
"I need to apologize to him. I kind of yelled at him when we were at USJ, and I thought I'd better apologize. I feel bad, you know?"
She smiled at me. "Oh. I'm sure he'll forgive you. It was an intense day, that day."
"Yea. I hope so."
Ashido hugged me. "You go find him, and I'll find a table. I'll meet you there, ok?"
I smiled. "Ok. I'll be back soon." I waved and turned to walk away.
Where would he be, anyway? The teachers lounge, probably. I'll head that way.
I pulled my hood over my head and headed towards the lounge. I started to think about the USJ Incident. I thought about the Nomu. All Might. That fucking idiot, Midoriya.
I was so far in thought, I wasn't watching where I was going, and bumped into someone.
"Ouch! Sorry!"
"It's alright."
I looked up. "Oh. I was looking for you."
Cementoss looked at me. "Oh? Why is that?"
I hesitated. "I wanted to apologize. For the way I spoke to you at the USJ. I guess I was in shock, but..." I shook my head. "No excuse. I'm sorry."
He studied me for a moment, then smiled. "I forgive you. It was a bit of a shock. For everyone, I imagine."
"Heh. Yea, that's an understatement. I mean, I still don't want you to tell anyone that hasn't already been told, but...I'm asking politely this time. Please don't tell anyone else. It's bad enough 1-A already knows."
"Of course. You will tell everyone when you are ready too."
I looked up at him and raised an eyebrow. The way he said that...
He smiled at me and nodded. He went to walk around me, then stopped. "Oh, by the way, Principal Nezu wants a word with you when you have the time."
"Oh? What about?"
He glanced over his shoulder. "About the USJ Incident, I'd imagine. Or about your secret you want to keep."
He walked away. I frowned after him. What was all that about?
I shrugged and went back to the cafeteria.
"Hey, Kitia!" I spotted Ashido as she jumped up and waved her hand at me. I headed over to her. Tsu, Mineta and Midoriya were there too.
I raised my eyebrows. Odd group.
"Did you find Cementoss?"
I sat down and Tsu pushed a tray of food over for me. "Thanks, Tsu. Yea I did. He forgave me, thankfully." I looked at Midoriya. "Oh, by the way, I owe you something."
"Uh, what's that?"
I reached across the table and punched him in the shoulder. I decided against the slap.
"Ouch! What was that for?!"
I sat back and looked at him. "That's for being an idiot at USJ and nearly getting yourself killed!"
"I told you she'd do that, Midoriya. Ribbit."
I picked at my food.
"What's wrong?"
I looked up at Mineta. Why was he even here? I frowned.
"Why are you even here, Mineta?"
He put his hands up. "Because I saw you fighting too and I want to know how you learnt all that!"
"Boy, you are lucky I'm not kicking you in the head for all those comments you've been making!"
"Not my fault you looked good in what you were wearing!"
I opened my mouth, but no argument came out. I guess he had a point.
"Shut up, Mineta. You're only here because it's only you three that saw her fighting."
I frowned again. "Yea, but...Oh. You want to know everything, don't you?"
They all nodded. I assumed Ashido was there because she was the only one, aside from Tokoyami, that made an effort with me.
I sighed and pushed the remains of my food away.
"Look, it's a long story and at this point in time, I don't know who I can trust. It's bad enough 1-A knows what they know about me. My fighting isn't a quirk. I just trained from a young age."
"You can trust us!" Ashido scooted closer to me and put an arm around my shoulder.
I smiled. "I kind of have trust issues, if you didn't notice."
"I did. I think we all noticed that."
"One thing I noticed!"
I looked at Mineta. If he says one derogatory comment, I swear I'm gonna punch him.
"You like Tokoyami!"
I stared at him. I could already feel my cheeks go red.
"Oh yea." Ashido poked me in the cheek. "I noticed that too."
"Same. Ribbit."
I slouched down slightly. "I hate you guys. Especially you, Mineta."
"Why don't you tell him?"
I looked at Midoriya and laughed. "Seriously? For one, we barely spoken since USJ. Two, like hell I'm going to say something! Three..." I stopped. "I hate you guys. I really really do."
Ashido hugged me, pressing her cheek against mine. "No you don't. You're just mad because we noticed, that's all."
"Did you want to train with us?"
"Huh?" I looked up at Midoriya.
"Can you control your quirks? Ribbit."
I hesitated. "If we going to talk about this, let's go back to the classroom. Oh, and if you four saying ANYTHING to Tokoyami..."
"You'll punch us." They all said it at once.
"Yes. Yes I will."
We got to the classroom door, and I had already wanted to punch Mineta six times. He constantly kept bringing up the jeans and singlet I wore at the USJ.
"Seriously grapes, if you don't shut up about that, I will kick you into next week!" I moved my leg and he ran into the classroom.
I shook my head. Midoriya went over to Ochako.
Ashido elbowed me, nodding towards Tokoyami. I glared at her.
"Let's sit down. Ribbit. I want to hear about your quirks."
I sighed and nodded. Everyone else was talking about the sports festival, so it was either that or my quirks. I didn't particularly like the idea of either conversations, if I was honest.
We sat at my desk. "What do you want to know?"
"What quirks do you have?"
"How many do you have?"
"How can you have so many?"
"Why didn't you tell us upfront?"
I stared as most of the class that were in the classroom started to throw questions at me, as well as Tsu and Ashido.
"Guys! Slow down!"
"You're going to kill it at the sports festival!"
I looked over to see Kirishima grinning at me. I frowned.
"What makes you say that?"
"I saw that shield of yours! It's amazing!" He looked around at everyone else. "Nothing can get through that thing!"
Oh crap. He did see it.
"You can create a shield?"
"What kind of shield?"
"Guys! Stop!" I started to laugh. "Seriously."
"What?"
"I'm passing on the sports festival."
They all stared at me.
"What?!"
"Why?"
I shook my head. "Because it's not my thing. If pros want a sidekick that badly, they can come and see me training, for all I care. At this point in time, I'm not comfortable with anyone outside this classroom knowing about me. My quirks." I shifted in my seat.
"Everyone else is so into it."
I looked up at Midoriya. I didn't even realize he was standing there.
"And you two aren't?" I blinked and turned the other way. Iida too?
"We have enrolled here to become heroes, so of course we'd get fired up!" I sweat-dropped as he started doing a little dance.
"Iida, you have a unique way of getting fired up. Ribbit."
"It's weird."
I nodded, agreeing with Ashido.
"Midoriya, don't you feel the same?" He pointed at Midoriya. If I was Midoriya, I'd slap Iida's hand away. He was seriously creeping me out with how intense he was being.
"Of course I do!" Yea, I figured.
I sighed and laid my head on my desk.
Oh shit. I jumped up.
"What's wrong, Kitia?"
"Oh, Cementoss told me that Nezu wanted to talk to me when I had time. I just...I have time now, so I'm going to go see him."
"I'll walk with you."
I blinked as Tokoyami stepped up to me.
"Uh, sure. If you want too."
He nodded. "Still have to watch out for Monoma. If he was to copy your quirks..."
"I have no idea what would happen to him. Yea, ok. I get you."
Ashido smiled at me from behind Tokoyami. When did she get there? She gave me a thumbs up. I tried to ignore her.
"Yea, let's go. All this talk about the festival is making me nauseous."
I quickly walked out the door, but Ashido managed to grab me and hug me. "I want to know what happens." I rolled my eyes and pushed her away, poking my tongue out at her. She just laughed as we left.
"The girls giving you grief?"
I scratched the back of my neck. "Yea. Ashido is more gossipy than I imagined her to be. Tsu's alright, but she does tend to say what comes to mind with barely any filter."
"You were with Midoriya and Mineta as well."
"Yea. I went to see Cementoss and when I met Ashido in the cafeteria, they were all there. I was honestly a bit shocked, because that group seemed odd to be all hanging out together."
"Mineta said it was because he, Tsu and Midoriya saw you fighting side by side with Mr Aizawa."
I tried to keep the grin off my face, I really did, but it didn't work.
"Yes, and it was awesome. Of course, he was telling me off almost the whole time, but aside from that, it was amazing."
"You sound like Midoriya when he speaks of All Might."
"Tsk. All Might's got nothing on Eraserhead." I glanced at Tokoyami. "In my opinion, anyway."
"You admire him."
I nodded. "There's a reason for that, but I don't know if I should say. I mean, I doubt he remembers anyway, so what would be the point in saying anything."
We were silent for a few minutes, walking through the corridors. I realized I was glad Tokoyami came with me because I had no idea where Principal Nezu's office was.
"Hey, Tokoyami?"
"Yes?"
I thought for a second, trying to figure how to word what I wanted to say.
"If I was to show someone my quirks...I think I would prefer if it was you."
"Why is that? It seems you are close with Ashido."
"Yea, but...I mean, you were the first one who really talked to me. Plus, Dark Shadow did say I was different. I'm assuming he meant my quirks, right? He probably sensed that. I think I'd just feel more comfortable if I was to show you first, that's all. I mean, if you're ok with that?"
I glanced over and caught him smiling.
"Yes. That's fine."
I grinned. "Good. I was hoping you'd say that. Uh, but where though? Where I live, I set it out so then I can practice my quirks with no worries." I took a deep breath. "If you want to come over to my place later?"
"Won't your brother mind?"
I blinked, then smiled. "Nahh. Besides, I live by myself. It's easier that way."
"Well then, yes. Sure."
I nodded, trying to only smile instead of grin. "I only live around the corner too, so not too far."
We got to Principal Nezu's office.
"I'll wait for you out here."
I looked at Tokoyami. "Are you sure? You won't go back to class?"
He shook his head. "You'll get lost if I didn't stay."
I stared at him, then laughed. "Seems you know me better than I thought you did."
I knocked on the door as Tokoyami went and sat on one of the chairs.
"Enter!"
I walked in and closed the door.
"Cementoss said you wanted to speak to me?"
"Yes. Sit down, please."
I went and sat on the chair in front of Principal Nezu's desk.
I waited as he fiddled with a cup.
"Do you want some tea?"
"Uh, sure. A hot drink would be good actually. Thanks."
He jumped up onto the desk and handed me the cup. It was still hot.
"You expected me around this time?"
He smiled and sat at the edge of the desk. "Yes. I'm clever in that way."
I smiled and chuckled. "Fair enough. Am I in trouble or something?"
He shook his head. "Not exactly."
I frowned. "Sir?"
He looked at me for a moment then spoke. "I am aware of your multiple quirks."
"Ah. So is 1-A. I'm trying to keep it secret from the rest of the school."
"Yes. All the teachers know about them too."
I almost dropped my cup. "What? How? Why?"
He held up his paw. Hand. Paw. He's a rat, so paw.
"It's ok. The teachers only know so they can help you with them."
I stared at him, then looked down. "Ok. Is that all, sir?"
"No."
I looked up at him again. "Huh?"
"Oh, I know."
I raised my eyebrows. "Know what?"
"It's ok, you know. I accepted you into this school to keep an eye on you. Too see what you were capable of. To guide you, if nescersary. The USJ Incident just reinforced my thoughts about you."
I blinked at him, barely understanding what he was saying.
"What thoughts?"
He grinned at me and put his paws together. "You are a hero, despite how you were raised. You saved Eraserhead, Izuku Midoriya and All Might! I think that means you pass rescue training, don't you?"
I blinked again. The cup nearly slipped from my hands, but someone caught it. I turned my head to see the blonde, frail man that looked like All Might. I shook my head, my hands against my temples.
"Wait, I'm confused. What's going on here?"
I felt a hand on my shoulder.
"Let's start again. You can call me Toshi. My other form is All Might. You saw that at the USJ."
I nodded, staring at Toshi.
"We heard about how you fought against the villains with Aizawa. I witnessed first hand you stepping between me and a villain. You healed Izuku Midoriya and myself as best you could before Recovery Girl arrived."
I turned again as Nezu started to speak again.
"We know you were raised a villain..."
I tensed up, but I felt Toshi's hand squeeze my shoulder.
"...despite that, we want you to stay and continue on here."
I blinked. "Wait, what? You want me to stay?"
Principal Nezu nodded. "Yes. You have great potential, but without someone to guide you the right way, you could go on to become something...A force not to be wreckened with."
He said that so bluntly. And with a smile too?
"I doubt anyone else realizes your potential, am I right?"
I hesitated. "I mean...I guess."
"So, stay. Get trained up. You have made friends, so I've been told?"
"Uh, I mean...Ashido barely leaves me alone. Tsu occasionally hangs out with us. Midoriya...He's a fucking idiot, trying to get himself killed...Bakugo is annoying as hell. Iida has a massive stick up his ass. Kirishima is just as annoying as Bakugo. Kaminari and Mineta are creeps, but I guess their harmless. Shouji is cool. I swear Tooru and Ojiro have a thing going on. Jiro is cool, but I haven't really spoken to her. Aoyama is more annoying than Bakugo, and that's saying something! Ochako and Momo are ok. Todoroki is depressed and broody, but seems alright. Satou, Sero and Kouda I haven't really spoken too, but they seem ok."
Out the corner of my eye, I saw Toshi smile.
"You forgot about Fumikage Tokoyami. He's waiting outside the office for you, yes?"
I looked up at Nezu. "Yea. He's worried I'll get lost."
"You seem to know your friends fairly well."
I hesitated. "They're not my friends. I mean, not really."
"I don't think that's true."
"Huh?"
Nezu smiled. "I'll tell you what. I'll let you use the training facilities here whenever you like, with your classmates, under one condition."
I frowned. "Ok...?"
"Start being honest with yourself."
I raised eyebrow. "What?"
"The sports festival is coming up."
I blinked. This guy was all over the place, I can barely keep up.
"Compete and get someone to notice you."
I put up my hands. "Nope. Sorry, but no. There's only one hero I'd want to notice me, and he's currently out of commission."
"Aizawa?"
I looked at Toshi. "Yes. Long story." I looked back at Nezu.
"Can I go now?"
He studied me for a moment, then nodded. "Yes. Just remember what I said. Think about it."
I hesitated and nodded. I got up and bowed to them both. I got to the door and slipped out. Before I closed the door, I heard Toshi.
"You think she'll say something to someone? Or worse, leave?"
"No, I don't think she will. She has a great deal of potential and whether she knows it or not, she will always pick the path she thinks is right."
I quietly closed the door and turned to see Tokoyami stand from his chair.
I walked quickly to him. "Ok. We can go now."
He nodded and we started back to the classroom.
Walking back to the classroom, I tried to pretend like everything was ok, but Tokoyami definitely isn't stupid. He managed to get me to tell him what was said. Minus the villain part and Toshi's secret.
We got back to the classroom and before I managed to put a toe through the door, Ashido grabbed me and dragged me over to my desk.
"What happened? What did Nezu want? Are you ok?"
I put my hands up and smiled. "Girl, you need to calm the shit down. It was just about my quirks, that's all. He knows and apparently so do all the teachers, but they're keeping it quiet. He also wants me to compete in the festival." I crossed my arms and leaned against the back wall, pouting. "I don't really want too..."
"Kirishima's right though!"
I looked at Ashido. "What do you mean?"
I blinked as Shouji leaned on the wall next to me, Ojiro and Tooru next to him.
"Kirishima told us what he saw before Cementoss put up that wall."
"How strong is your shield?"
"And Midoriya said you can heal people?"
I hesitated, then looked around for Bakugo. He was sitting at his desk glaring at me. I beckoned him over.
"What the fuck do you want?"
I smiled. "These guys want to see how strong my shield is. Wanna find out?"
He just stared at me.
I tilted my head, smiling and lifted my hand. "I'll let you go all out..."
He grinned. "Alright. When?"
I tapped my chin. "I'll find us all somewhere, and let you know. Sound good?"
He nodded and went back to his desk.
"Why Bakugo?"
I shrugged. "Just seems like the type to want to destroy things. Why not give him a target, right?"
"Can I come too?"
I looked down to see Mineta. I sighed.
"Everyone is welcome to come, which includes you. I guess." I pointed my finger at him. "But do not say a goddamn word or I will smack you. Clear?"
He closed his mouth, but the effort to not say anything made him shake and sweat until he started to go purple.
"Smack me with what?!"
I kicked him and sent him flying into Mr Aizawa's desk. Luckily, it didn't break. Everyone stared at Mineta and sweat-dropped.
I scratched the back of my neck, looking down.
"Well...I did warn him..."
Finally, it was the end of the day. I was so tired and just wanted to get home. I had my head laying on my desk when I heard a voice.
"What's going on?"
I looked up. "Huh?"
"What business do you have with 1-A?"
I frowned. What was going on?
"We can't get out!"
I stood up and went to see what the commotion was about.
"What'd you come here for, anyway?"
I looked from Mineta to the crowd that had gathered outside our classroom door.
"Uh, unfortunately I have to side with this guy. What's your deal?"
"They're scouting the enemy, obviously."
I glared at Bakugo as he walked passed. Oh yea. Obviously. I rolled my eyes.
"We're the ones who survived USJ."
Well, I guess he's not wrong.
He walked right up to the other students. "There's no point in doing that. Get out of my way, extras."
I chuckled. "This guy right here..."
"Stop calling people extras just because you don't know them!"
I smirked, eyes trained on the crowd. "Let him have at it, I say."
The comment caused a few of my classmates to give me an odd look, but they didn't say anything.
"I came to see what the famous 1-A was like-"
I raised my eyebrow as a pale guy with blue hair stepped to the front of the crowd.
"-but you seem pretty arrogant. Are all the students in the hero course like this?"
I shook my head. "Not entirely."
"There are quite a few people who enrolled in general studies or other courses because they didn't make it into the hero course."
Not any of our problem, dude.
"Did you know that?"
Oh, please let me say something. I felt a hand on my arm. I shifted my eyes to see Tokoyami and Shouji both shaking their heads.
"Aw, but I so want too." I whispered, grinning.
"Depending on the results of the sports festival, they'll consider transfers into the hero course. That means they'll also transfer people out."
I shifted, but I felt two pairs of hands on my arms and a hand over my mouth. Nobody's getting transferred out; not if I had anything to do with it.
"Scouting the enemy? I came to say that even if you're in the hero course, I'll sweep your spot out from under you."
I glared at him. Like hell, he will!
"I came to declare war."
Good.
I blinked as I heard another voice. It sounded just as loud as the rest of us. I felt all the hands relax and let go.
I turned around and grinned. "You three are quick. I love it."
"Can't have you doing something you'll regret." Shouji lifted a hand in a shrug.
Ashido wrapped her arms around my neck. "Yea, you can be a bit harsh. Besides, what's wrong with friendly competition, right?" She poked me in the cheek.
"You did have that look in your eyes. The same one you get whenever you see Mineta."
I looked at Tokoyami and grinned. "Oops. Maybe I should learn to control my expressions, hey?"
Ashido poked me again. "No, don't. It makes life fun."
I laughed. "Fair enough. Can we go yet?"
We looked over and saw everyone was slowly leaving.
"Yea, seems like it."
"Good."
"No punching him on the way past."
I dropped my head.
"You guys are no fun."
