"Now, remember what I said yesterday? 'Today's the only day we'll be doing stuff for you'!"
"At least you can make your own food!"
I grinned. Food is good. Real food is good.
"You all look exhausted! But that doesn't mean you can make any old sloppy cat-food!"
I was tired too, of course, but I was keen for food. Now that both 1-A and 1-B both new about my quirks, they had been allowed to go all out on me at once. It had been a two birds, one stone scenario, since they all needed to learn to work together. They had hit me with everything they had. Honestly, it was a good effort. They nearly put me on my ass. I smirked at the thought. Nearly.
"It's true that part of rescuing someone is filling the stomachs and spirits of those exhausted during a disaster. That's UA for you, no opportunity wasted! Let's make the most delicious curry in the world, everyone!"
I lifted my hands in the air. "I'm with Iida!"
"Ok..." Nobody sounded enthusiastic.
"Todoroki! Can we get fire over here too?"
I laughed. Ice-boy was now being used as a human fire-starter and I couldn't help it. Especially when the look on his face seemed to be 'for fuck sake'.
"Bakugo, use explosion to light this!"
I shook my head. "He'll blow us all up before we eat. Don't do that..."
"Shut up! Like I would!" He tried to light it but failed, which made me laugh harder.
"If you only rely on others, then you will not learn how to light a fire."
She's not wrong. Saying that..."Says the girl who can create whatever she likes, including that lighter you're holding..."
"Yes...Well..."
I sighed. I put my hand into my pocket and pulled out my own lighter I had snuck in my bag. I looked up to see Bakugo walk off. I debated going to see him, but after today, I figured he needed time to cool off. I'll talk to him later.
I went and grabbed some leaves and small branches, then went to the furtherest fireplace. I stacked everything in the bottom and flicked the lighter.
"Do you want a hand?"
I looked up. "Nahh, Ice-boy. I got it. You know, it's weird seeing you use your fire. Can't call you 'Ice-man' anymore. Kinda makes me sad. Like, you're growing up or something." I dropped the lighter as the fire burnt my finger. "Ouch." I put my finger in my mouth as the fire slowly started to get bigger.
Todoroki sighed and sat next to me. "Here." He took my finger and made it cold.
"The burn wasn't that bad, but thanks." I stood up and started on the food. "I have a terrible habit of putting everything in everything I cook, so I'll probably end up with heaps of leftovers. Nobody will want to try it, guaranteed!" I laughed as I started to cut up the onions and the spuds.
"Why wouldn't anyone try it?"
I shrugged. "There'd be certain things people don't like or are allergic to, so I won't force them. I'm lucky enough to not be bothered about what kind of food I eat. I'll eat anything really."
"So why don't you write down what's in it, and let people know? I'm sure that people without allergies will at least try it."
I scoffed. "Like you?"
"How do you know if I don't have allergies?"
"Do you?"
He stayed silent. I nodded.
"So, would you try it then?"
I saw him give a small smile. "Sure. Why not."
The food was all finally ready and I sat and listened to everyone.
"Thanks for the food!"
"If I got this at a restaurant, I wouldn't be very happy, but in this situation it's delicious!"
I grinned and shook my head. Idiot.
"Don't say that! It's rude!"
"Momo, you eat a lot, huh?"
"Yes. My quirk turns lipids into various atoms to create things, so the more I eat the more I can make."
That's cool.
"It's like poo."
I pinched the bridge of my nose and closed my eyes as Momo crouched away in a spotlight. Jiro punched Sero right in his face. "Apologize!"
"I'm sorry!"
How the fuck did I end up here?
Come now. It'll be fun at the very least. Think of it like a game.
Oh right. That's how. I poked at my food. I've been getting impatient for the game to start.
I felt my phone buzz. I took it out and looked at it. "Huh?"
I got up and walked away from the group, somewhere I wouldn't be seen or overheard and answered. "Kaiji? What's up?"
"Just checking in. I heard that the League of Villains is recruiting..."
I stared at the phone. Kaiji wanted to join the League? I placed the phone back to my ear. "I don't think that's a good idea."
"What? I don't know what you're-"
"Just don't do it, ok? His ideals are different from you-know-who. He wouldn't like you. Trust me."
"I can't just sit here and do nothing! You're out there, training; my father is going around talking to people. He's trying to subtly find people who are in the same boat as us. And I'm stuck here watching the shop!"
Hatanaka was recruiting? I blinked, then grinned. "Good."
"What? What's good?"
I started to lift my feet and hop side to side. "Your father is subtly talking to people? Make sure certain people don't find out. Do it so low-key, people will just think it's the ramblings of an old fanatic."
Hirahara was silent for a moment. "What's your plan?"
I grinned. My eyes flashed and my aura black. "I have an acorn, I have a seed. I have a deed that's ready for me." I said in a sing-song voice.
I heard Hirahara chuckle. "You're crazy, you know that? I hope you know what you're doing. Come find me when you're ready to share." He was about to say something else, but he didn't. Instead he just said good-bye and hung up.
I looked at the phone for a moment and debated asking Kurogiri for Dabi's contact details, but that would counter productive. No, I would have to wait until Dabi contacted me. Toga on the other hand...She seemed to think that Tomura was friends with Stain, when in actual fact it was me he took an interest in. I don't know if she would be trustworthy.
I put my phone back into my pocket and looked up at the stars. I grinned as I saw a shooting star.
It's time to start our game. You ready, sister?
My grin turned sinister. "Yes, brother. I'm ready. But are you? Because this game is going to get a whole lot more interesting."
"Hey! Extra lessons group, don't stop."
"Got it!"
"Sorry, I'm kinda sleepy..."
"I didn't think yesterday's extra lessons would go until 2am..."
I shrugged. "Your own fault for failing."
"Shut up!"
I giggled and went back to practicing. I had to try and use two different quirks at the same time, for as long as possible. I had managed ten minutes, but I was aiming for an hour. It was definitely hard and I had to take a break every so often to regain stamina. I was going to push myself this time though.
"Don't lose focus. All of you, move faster! No matter what you're doing, you should always be aware of where you came from. That's what it means to improve. Always keep in mind why you're sweating, and why you keep getting nagged."
I blinked, my left hand went from green to normal and the sword in my right hand disappeared. I almost collapsed, but I managed to stay standing. I shook my arms out and stretched a bit. My wings didn't take much to keep on, so they stayed on my back. They took on the same glow as my weapons and shield did, but they felt like they come from somewhere else. There was something more to them. Like what happened during the Hosu incident, when I killed that Nomu, but I didn't know how to do that again.
"Ok. Now, I have to find someone who's not too exhausted to practice with me..." I looked around, but most people were already busy. "Dammit..." I looked over at Bakugo. He would love too, I know that, but that's up to Aizawa. But he's talking to Midoriya...Great, now what?
"...In order to keep the villains from finding out where we were, we kept the number of people to the absolute minimum."
"That's why you got a training camp with the four of us!"
I really hate these Pussycats...Especially that loud Yellow one...
"And especially since we believe All Might is one of the villains targets, we can't have him here."
I started to do stretches, so Aizawa wouldn't tell me off for stopping. All Might was Tomura's target. Tomura hated him. He always did.
"More importantly, everyone, tonight we'll have a test of courage with the classes pitted against each other! After training hard, you can play hard!"
That's what playing hard is? I can think of better things to do...
"The carrot and the stick! So do your best right now!"
"Yes sir!"
Hell. I spotted Monoma and stood up straight. "Hey, creepy CopyCat!"
He looked up and paled. "Y-yes...?"
"Want to practice together?"
He blinked. "Why would I want to do that? If I copy your quirks, I'll die!"
I lifted a finger. "'Possibly'. Possibly die. But don't worry, I have a way around that. I can negate anyone's quirks that they're trying to use their quirks on me. So, for example, if someone tried too, I don't know, Brainwash me...It wouldn't work. On the same token, if someone with super strength tried to super punch me, the punch would still get me, but it would be a normal punch. It's kinda similar to Eraserhead's quirk, but there's differences. Now, I can let you take ONE quirk, say, my Healing. And I have to try and stop you from taking it by using my Immunity. Sound good?"
He hesitated. "I don't know about this..."
I sighed. "If you practice enough, you'll easily be able to learn to borrow two quirks and use them at once. You could learn to use them for longer than five minutes. Man, I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but you have a lot of potential. If you weren't such a dick."
Monoma blinked, then smiled at me. "Oh, I see what you're saying."
"Huh?"
He started to walk over to me, looking at me with a creepy look on his face. He started to circle me. "You're saying that you admire my quirk, in turn, you admire me."
I made a face.
"Aw. Don't do that. I know you like me." He stood in front of me and placed his hand under my chin. I went to say something, then noticed his hand start to glow green.
I slowly grinned. "You. Sneaky. Fuck. I like it. See? You didn't explode."
He quickly took his hand away. "I would explode?!"
I laughed and we continued training.
I had my headphones on listening to music and dancing around while I was lighting the fire for the food. I already cut everything up and put it into a pot. I had decided to do a soup, just to be different.
I honestly wasn't really hungry, so I was just making it for whoever wanted it. I was curious about this pitting class against class situation. Was it one on one or an all out brawl?
Either way, I was going to conserve my strength and not bother with the whole thing. I'd rather watch if I was honest.
After dinner, we wandered out into the forest and into a clearing. I stuck close to Shouji and Tokoyami. We barely had a chance to talk while we were all here.
"Now, we've filled our bellies and and washed the dishes! Next..."
"It's time for the test of courage!"
"We're gonna test it!"
"Before that, it pains me to say this, but the extra lessons group will be having class with me now."
"You've got to be kidding me!"
I put my hand over my mouth. "Sorry Dodo..."
"Sorry. Your training during the day wasn't good enough, so I have to use this time." Aizawa grabbed Ashido, Satou, Kirishima, Sero and Kaminari with his scarf.
"Give me a break!"
"Let us be tested!"
I laughed and cupped my hands over my mouth. "You're being tested right now! Be strong guys!"
"You shouldn't tease them. It could easily be you there."
I shrugged. "Actually, I highly doubt that."
"Ok, so 1-B will be first to be the scarers. 1-A will leave in pairs every three minutes. There are tags with your names written on them in the middle of the route, bring those back with you. Those being the scarers aren't allowed to make direct contact. Show us how scary you are with your quirks."
"The class that makes the most people piss their pants with creativity and imagination wins!"
I laughed. Wow, this prick! He's funny!
"Now, you'll draw lots to determine your partners!"
I sighed. I'd probably end up on my own again...I looked around and spotted Midoriya muttering away to himself.
"Hey! What's up?"
"Oh, uh hi Kitia. I'm just thinking about the teams. Turns out I'll be by myself."
I cocked my head. "What are you talking about? Normally I'm the one by myself."
"Well, since there's five with Aizawa..."
I slapped the back of his head gently. "I'm the odd one out, and since there's five gone..."
He rubbed his head and looked at me, realizing. "We can be on a team!"
I clapped sarcastically. "Well done. Of course, I was expecting to be on my own, but I doubt they'd let both of us be alone."
He smiled. "That's ok. We barely been able to hang out in a while. It'd be good to catch up."
Everyone went one by one around the track. We were going to be last, so I sat against a tree. I put my headphones on, waiting. I closed my eyes and I think I dozed off until I heard voices.
"What's this burnt smell...?"
"Is that black smoke?"
"Is something burning?"
"Could there be a fire on the mountain?!"
"Wh-what's this?"
I opened my eyes and saw Blue get levitated off the ground.
"Those pet cats are in the way."
"Why are the villains here?!"
"Pixie-Bob!" Midoriya ran towards Blue, but the other Pussycats stopped him. Good. I didn't want to move. I don't think anyone noticed me anyway.
I felt something tug in my mind. I frowned, curious. What's this? I concentrated hard and let what ever it was, in.
"We're being attacked by two villains! It's possible there are more! Everyone who can move, get back to camp immediately! Even if you come across the enemy, retreat and do not engage!"
I sighed and stood up slowly, still leaning on the tree. I concentrated and cut Red off from using her quirk. I don't know how long it would last, but it would do for now.
I looked around. Nobody had seemed to notice me. I suppose that smoke is coming from the rest of them. Better go see. But first...
"How are you this evening, UA High School? We are the Vanguard Action Squad of the League of Villains!"
"The League of Villains?"
"Why are they here?"
"Shall I crush this girls head? What do you think? Well, what do you think?"
"Like I'd let you, you-"
"Wait up, Big Sis Mag! Don't be hasty. You too, Tiger. Calm down."
I smiled. I liked this Ninja Turtle looking guy. What was his name again?
"It all depends on whether having power over life and death follows Stain's tenets or not."
Oh, I really liked this guy...I'd have to introduce myself later.
"So, you're the ones his ideology brought?"
"That's right! I'm...Oh yea. You with the glasses! You were the one who brought about the end of Stain at Hosu City. I apologize for the late introduction." He pulled out a nasty looking sword thing. Oh, that thing looked interesting...
"I'm Spinner. The one who will spin his dreams into a reality!"
"I don't care but you bastards...The woman lying there, Pixie-Bob, has started worrying about getting married recently. She was doing her best to find happiness as a woman, despite her age."
A tick mark appeared on my head. She didn't look that old, and I'm sure she would smack Tiger upside the head for saying such a thing...
"You can't damage that woman's face and then just stand there laughing thoughtlessly about it!"
"What's a hero doing trying to be happy like the average person?!"
"Tiger! I've broadcast instructions! Leave the safety of the other students to Ragdoll. The two of us will hold them back here."
I smirked and turned, slipping between the trees and towards the camp. If anyone else were here, they'd head that way.
I wonder if Toga and Dabi are here too?
I looked up as I heard an explosion. Huh, the mountains crumbling. It's probably Midoriya. I shrugged. He'll be fine.
I held out my hand and created a naginata. Just in case. These villains clearly didn't want me, but you can never be too careful. There are some nut-jobs out there. I shouldered it and kept walking, humming to myself. I hadn't come across any other of the students yet.
I hadn't really thought about them until that moment. I wonder how they're all doing? There's only a few I'd kill for, if they were injured. I'm glad Ashido is with Aizawa.
So, now that I think about it, why haven't I seen anyone else, huh? I stopped walking. There should be SOMEONE out this way, surely. Villain or otherwise.
I sighed and shrugged. They're probably all heading to the camp. Hell. That means I have to get there before anyone dies.
I grinned. This should be a fun exercise. I got rid of my naginata, and started to run. Fast. I wasn't that far from the place so it shouldn't take me too long.
I laughed as I ran. This was fun. Running through the woods, not knowing what was going to pop out at you, unarmed.
I saw the building. I also saw Dabi and Aizawa. I slowed down. Shit. I don't know what Dabi's quirk is...
"Well, I guess you are a pro, after all."
Dabi threw his hand out towards Aizawa, but nothing happened.
"Nothing's gonna come out." I blinked and Aizawa had Dabi wrapped in his scarf and face down in the dirt. Damn. That man was quick.
"Tell me your purpose, number and positions."
"Why?"
"Because otherwise this will happen." I couldn't tell what he did to Dabi's arm, but I bet it hurt. "Your right arm's next. Let's do this logically. If we get to your legs, it'll be annoying to transport you."
I giggled. I figure I better save Dabi. He wasn't essential, but I liked the guy. I jogged a few times on the spot, than came out of the tree-line.
"Mr Aizawa! It's ok! I know some of that information!"
"Kitia?"
I saw Dabi look sideways at me and widen his eyes. He still had no idea who I was. I stopped in front of Aizawa.
"I was with Red and Tiger. Two villains there. Stripper-"
I saw Dabi smirk. "Spinner."
"-and some other guy, Mag something. The mountain exploded over there, and obviously this guy here. I didn't see anyone on the way here."
"Mr Aizawa, Kitia!"
I blinked and turned. "Iida? Kouda? Mineta, Ojiro!" I breathed a sigh of relief. "Glad you're all ok."
Dabi took advantage of the distraction and kicked Aizawa away. I frowned. Would he be stupid enough to try something with me here? Or Aizawa for that matter?
"As expected of a UA teacher. Hey, hero. Are your students important?"
I blinked and dropped my jaw as Dabi...Melted? Aizawa's scarves went through him! What the hell? I had to stop myself from grinning. That was actually really cool.
"I hope you can protect them all to the till the end. See you later..." Dabi melted onto the ground. Whatever he turned into, it was gross. I narrowed my eyes at him. It. Whatever.
"Mr Aizawa! What was that just now?!"
"You all get inside! I'll be right back!"
I growled. Dammit! These villains didn't know not to hurt Aizawa! I looked back at the boys.
"Do as he says! Make sure you keep an eye out for other students coming back, and do not leave this area! I'll kill you myself if you do!"
"Kitia! You can't go!"
"The hell I can't! Just keep an eye out for everyone else!" I took off to look for Dabi. I knew if I went after Aizawa, he'd kill me. Dabi is going to want answers. I grinned. Perfect.
