I woke up to my sister saying her usual "Wake up, Squirt". She always liked to start off the day with a taunt. "You're only two years older than me." I mumbled groggily with droopy eyes. "Yeppers, 14, a teenager. I'm in a whole other world than you." she sneered. I had just woken up and I was in no state to banter yet. "Just get out of here Mugiti!" I exclaimed as I gently pushed her out using my quirk "mind over matter" or telekinesis, I then slammed and locked the door. "Oh, you did not just do that!" Mugiti angrily retorted. Suddenly, all I could see was darkness, she had used her quirk on me. "Enjoy being blind, brat!" she laughed, I heard her walking away. I smirked, knowing she was freezing, the downside to her quirk. After about five minutes I got up, dressed, grabbed my phone and opened my bedroom window. I was greeted with the beautiful view of townhouses upon townhouses. "How exquisite.." I muttered to myself. I continued with my morning routine and ended up downstairs in the kitchen. I started to make some toast, too lazy to start up anything else and glanced at the clock on the stove... 10:00 am. Mom was at work by now, so Mugiti took the liberty of deciding when to wake me up. As if summoned, she walked into the kitchen. "Breakfast of champions.." she hissed as she walked past me. "I only cook when I'm not tired." I shrugged. "Yeah I can tell, how long you stay up till Kyo?" She questioned disapprovingly. I had to think, it was certainly too late I had to admit...but practice makes perfect. "I dunno, why does it matter if it's Saturday?" I interrogated half heartedly. She stared me down with a disapproving look, and began to lecture me. "If you really want to be a Hero you gotta stick to a reasonable sleep schedule just to get past Hero school, you dimwit!" She wasn't completely wrong, ever since I was four I wanted to be a Hero. They saved people, protected people, they were just something I aspired to be. Sure I could be manipulative at times, but maybe I could find a way to use that for good. If I can't, it's not like I had to use it. So yes, she was right about needing a reasonable sleep schedule however, she made one mistake... she just broke a rule. "Hey, no petty insults until we've been awake for at least an hour." I said, she immediately responded, "Just don't say I didn't warn ya.". The toaster popped and I started preparing the toast. "So how'd mom sleep?" I asked Mugiti. "Better than me, she could sleep through the house collapsing." She responded while she cooked. "Oh, sorry...did I wake you?" I asked somewhat guiltily "No, I was studying for that math test I have on monday till about...twelve." she hesitated. "Didn't you just tell me to go to sleep at a reasonable time?" I asked. "I don't stay up till 1:00 AM every day Kyokia." I flung my hands into the air and said "Alright, you win.". Once I was satisfied with the quality of my toast I left for the living room.
I checked my phone for notifications as I ate, mostly just junk mail but there were two worthwhile things. Firstly, the news app sent me a notification about Omiora Kihibunaka, a Villain story I had been following and a text from my friend Izuku that read. "Hey Kyo! Want to hang out?" It was sent at 9:50AM. I texted him back without hesitation "Sure, where at?" and returned to reading the news article. Omiora was from a proud family of Hero's downtown and there was at least one Hero in each generation, but Omiora... had broken the law. Her quirk was "soothing" which completely nullified pain and calmed people. At first, she would go with Heroes and help them perform at their best or tend to the wounded until medical professionals arrived. Later on, rumors started that she would harbor and help known Villains (which is obviously illegal), but all she would do is ease their pain...was that really such a bad thing? I mean... don't get me wrong, they were Villains, but it's still saving a life! What if they could be redeemed? While some people simply enjoyed being Villains like Muscular or Moonfish, I was sure at least some of them would've gladly stopped and became Heroes given the chance. Hell, even if not a Hero maybe just a decent person! For example when Omiora was caught red handed, the Villain who she was soothing elected to stun the hero as opposed to killing them outright! Why?... I sat staring into the patterns of the carpet laying along the floor... contemplating, my phone pinged again, it was Izuku. "How about the park?".
Nachura Park, where our friendship was first planted. He was sitting there writing in a book, and at that age I was the most extroverted kid out there. I introduced myself to him and asked what he was doing. He was surprised to say the least, I don't think he had many friends back then...I'm not sure if he has many now. He's quirkless...meaning people bully him or look down upon him for it. Our friendship shot off for our mutual interest for Heroes namely All Might, he was just crazy about that guy...then again who wasn't? I decided I wouldn't use my quirk around him, just so he felt a little more comfortable. It admittedly took a little getting used to getting up and walking to grab something as opposed to just bringing it to myself but hey, He was my best friend so I accepted it. However, it was possible that Pomeranian pinecone would be there... Bakugo. Apparently him and Izuku were friends? I didn't really get how you could be friends with that. He was a jerk, arrogant and overconfident, but apparently he was okay once upon a time. Now he's just some overconfident bully with a quirk that does nothing but over inflate his ego. Explosion, he could cause sweat from his palms to explode, simple but powerful. He really hated Izuku now, I didn't understand why, but it wasn't really my problem. It was his problem and Izuku's and Izuku was my friend so I'd stick with him. We'd never got in a fight though… Izuku hated the idea of us fighting so I kinda just lift Bakugo up and leave. But one day that would no longer work. His goons would get the drop on me or something and all it takes is one punch and I'd be at their mercy. They wouldn't kill me, he's not insane, just a jerk. But I didn't really want to be at his mercy anytime soon. "Ok, that's cool but what if Bakugo's prowling?" I replied. I waited for a few seconds and heard that iconic ding. "We'll talk it out." It read. Talk it out, that'll be the day. Didn't know why Izuku wouldn't just give up on the guy. But I can't say I don't respect him for it, he never gives up on you if he considers you a friend. I began to type "Lol, whatever you say man, I'll head over now." "Got it!" he replied, I'd probably be there shortly after him...it's closer to his apartment. We used to live there, but when mom got her promotion we moved here. The apartments weren't the worst, but certainly weren't the best. "Mugiti, I'm going to Nachura!" I shouted into the kitchen. "Oh? Fine. Be careful Squirt." She shrugged. As much as my sister and I loved to annoy each other, we eternally watched out for each other. I guess that's just how sibling's work. Nachura was a pretty big park but it's not like I couldn't defend myself, still I didn't know what I'd do without her. I sighed as I walked out the door.
The bus ride would take awhile before I got there, being a creature of habit when I went out, I left with bus fee. I knew I'd be sitting here for about a minute until the bus showed, unsurprisingly no one was at the stop. It was Saturday after all so everyone was either sleeping or hanging out already. I wondered why Omiora would do that, throw her life away. She had it all, money, the status of Hero, respect and family. Why would she throw that all away for a stranger? I wished I was that good of a person and thought it rather silly that she would be labeled a Villain for that. I heard the bus turn the corner and cringed at the screeching as it came to a halt. I got on and paid the driver, got the transport and sat near the back. There were people on the bus obviously, all doing their own thing. I wondered what made a Villain... being pushed too far, desperateness, loss, hatred, being driven insane, jeez... There were a lot of ways and all of them we're so easy! So... why was it so hard to stop? I pondered this till I reached the park and thanked the bus driver. Once again...creature of habit, I supposed I had my mom to thank for it.
I stepped out of the bus and started to walk around looking at the environment, I noticed it was slightly cooler than normal. Izuku and I usually met at a bench down the path. We'd talk about his Hero notes and what we'd done during the day because we didn't usually chat in the morning seeing as I was asleep. We still went to the same school, I never really wanted to leave it and it wasn't too far away for mom to drive me there, I had to bus back though because she couldn't pick me up at the end of the day. We weren't in the same classes and I usually had to leave as soon as I could to get to the bus in time, he was however in the same class as Bakugo. I heard it sucked to be anywhere near him, but it must've really sucked for Izuku. Bakugo and his goons bullied basically everyone they didn't like but with Izuku... it was personal for him. He gave him this nickname "Deku". I didn't really know what it meant but knowing him I doubted it was respectful. As I neared the bench I saw three people there, Izuku and Bakugo's goons, but no sign of Bakugo. They had names but I never cared to learn them. I just called them Thing one and Two, one of them didn't seem to mind the petty jab but the other wasn't a fan of it. "Oh how lovely.." I thought out loud and lifted myself towards them to go faster.
"So tell me Deku.." Thing One started as his red wings flared, that's about all he had going for him. "You think-" Thing One tried to talk again but I cut in "Hey gents.." They looked back at me, Thing One wasn't pleased to be interrupted and Thing Two glared at me threateningly.. or tried to anyway. He could grow his left hand and that was about it. Still I feared for his future wife as everything about these two screamed "future wife beaters". "Hey yourself." Thing Two responded. "Beat it, footsucker." Thing one barked. I laughed at the pitiful insult. "Did that work last time?" I asked, looking at Izuku, luckily he wasn't hurt... yet. I noticed a couple tear streams on his cheeks. Sadly, one of his trademarks. "You ran." Thing One reminded me, "He's got ya there.." Thing Two agreed. "We left. Running away implies you fear something." I shrugged slyly. "Why you even friends with this quirkless loser?" Thing Two interrogated while Thing One started fuming. "You do know the majority of human history was quirkless right? If anything he's got more potential than all three of us combined." I sneered. Thing One started bounding towards me "When I'm done with you I'm gonna-" I froze him in place. "Give me one good reason, I dare you." I threatened. "Guys…" Izuku started up. I released him and he backed off. "Can't help but notice Bakugo's not here.." I commented as I looked around us. "We don't hang with him all the time." Thing One hissed. "Not like you two." Thing Two added. "You really thought this was a good idea?" I asked with a cocked eyebrow. "What you on about?" Thing One asked. I chuckled, "You two know that Bakugo bullies Izuku cause it's personal. Why on earth would you start this up and not invite him in on it?!" Thing Two's face turned ice white, he clearly understood. "Where you going with this?" Thing One snapped, he obviously needed help understanding. "You've seen his anger, you're his-erm...friends. You know how he'll react if he finds out." I paused. Thing One finally got it through his thick skull and thing two had shut up long ago. "Hey, I don't want him mad at me and you two certainly don't want him mad at you, let's just all forget this happened, ok?" I suggested. "Now wait a minute-" Thing One started "He's right, lets go." Thing Two piped up. Thing One just looked at him and sighed in defeat. "See ya later Deku." Thing One muttered as they left." I stared at them coldly as they left, then I looked at Izuku. "You okay?" "I'm fine." he responded. " Okay, Let's walk.".
We walked down the path around the pond in the park. "Told ya." I said in a-matter-of-fact tone. "Kacchan wasn't here." Izuku replied. "No but the Things were," I reminded him. "And you talked them down." Izuku stated with a grin. "That's- true. Crap." I said in defeat. Izuku laughed at this, he was pretty docile when he was wrong or unsure but when he was right there was no stopping him. "Where's your jacket?" Izuku asked. "Huh? My...oh. My jacket." I realized why it felt colder than usual "I guess I forgot it." I confirmed. "You forgot it? You feeling okay?" Izuku asked with a slight bit of sarcasm. "Me? Izuku you were the one who was just being berated for even existing, and you're asking if I'm okay?" I said, "It's okay." he responded meekly. "Izuku that is the opposite of okay." I chastised. "Look, can we just forget about it like you said?" Izuku asked. He had used my own words, I had absolutely no comeback. "Yeah, okay okay." I surrendered. "So how are ya?" We talked for a while about this and that and he showed me some new notes, inevitably we got on the topic of all might, That lasted a while. But eventually I asked "So...about your jacket." Izuku started. "Something really must have been on your mind to have distracted you from grabbing it..." He wasn't wrong. "Just thinking about...stuff." I responded evasively. "Stuff huh?" Izuku replied unamused. "Yeah. Tons of stuff, you know- um...what I'd do today, where my mom was, why Bakugo's such a jerk, the meaning of life, you know the usual." I lied. "Sure Kyo." Izuku teased. I knew that was coming, I could lie quite well but I was horrible when it came to Izuku...he knew me too well and I wasn't exactly a fan of it. "Controversial stuff…" I continued "Controversial? How?" Izuku stared puzzled. "Well, it's about Omiora." I confessed. "Oh..." Izuku said slightly surprised "Yeah, she's rather controversial right now." He stated. "What's your opinion on her?" I asked Izuku "Well, she's not exactly bad but she did break the law and she needs to answer for that." Izuku insisted "You?". "Well I think it's just unfair." I started. "She's being hunted because she wanted to help people.." Izuku glanced at me and nodded in agreement. "...therefore the controversy," he said. "Well guess that's why I'm not interested in being a politician." I jokingly responded. Izuku laughed at this. We small talked for a bit but we really only planned to hang out for a little while so we began to leave. I waved bye as I got on the bus and showed the driver my transport and returned to the back once again. I thought to myself about the perspective I had on villains, it was unpopular to say the least. No one other than close friends really talked to me and I really only had Izuku in that category.
I got home and Mugiti was unsurprisingly watching tv, "Hey" I called out. "How was your outing?" Mugiti asked, not turning away from the television. "It was pretty good." I replied. I looked at the time, 1:14 PM. Mom would be here at 6:00 PM. I walked over to my sister. "What you watching?" I asked. "Rainbows And Unicorns Kyo." She sarcastically replied. I looked up unamused to see she's watching some zombie movie, there were certainly no unicorns and the only rainbow color present was red. "Great, see you later deadhead." I said as I turned to leave. "Oh no you don't." she declared as she punched me in the back, not hard but hard enough. "Ow! Oh you suck." I started getting dizzy, when I'm hit and said hit actually hurts I would lose basically all stamina, could I take a beating? Yes. But I wasn't a fan of being in that state, but there I was, stumbling to sit down on the couch. As I plopped down I muttered a "You really suck." "Aw, you should spend time with your sister." She said, "One day I won't be here." she playfully taunted. "Yeah yeah." I said as I began to watch the movie. The movie was done by 3:30. I had regained my stamina way before then but Mugiti got me invested. Besides, though I wouldn't ever admit it. It was enjoyable to spend some time with her. I got off the couch and heard "I think you enjoyed that movie.." behind me "I did and I hate it." I jokingly replied. She laughed at that and I continued to get my jacket, black trench coat really but I liked the way it looked and it was warm. I spent a lot of money on this thing. After I put it on I went to my backyard, it wasn't much, not really big, a few chairs and a table, but it was big enough to train in. I didn't really have to train too hard on my telekinesis, it kind of just came to me. No, I needed to train on dodging. I could either dodge or wear something that prevented things from touching my body, a shirt wouldn't be sufficient, I'd need plated armor or something and while we were doing good for ourselves we were not that rich. Best I could do is arm guards, short metal sleeve like things. They cost a lot but no where near the price of a chestplate or stuff like that, so I could use my arms to block things if I really needed to. Though to be honest I rarely used them.
I trained on all sorts of dodges, ran to keep up my stamina, that kind of thing until around 5:40. I went and took a shower as once again...creature of habit, went to my bedroom, laid on my bed and went on my phone. There was a text from mom, an hour ago reading " Hey sweetie, I have good news. You and your sister wait downstairs till I get home." I got up and rushed down stairs. "What's your hurry?" Mugiti asked. "Check your phone" I said. "Its upstairs, just tell me Kyo." She replied. "Mom sent a text an hour ago, she wants to talk to us, apparently it's good news." I said somewhat begrudgingly. She just shrugged. "Well we're here." Then the door opened. "Kids! I'm home!" Mom declared. "Hey Mom." Mugiti and I said in unison. She walked in and sat down. "Well Kyokia it's nice to see your out of bed." Mom told me. "Ok so whats up?" I asked ignoring the obvious jab. "Well, I got another promotion!" she said excitedly "Cool!" I said "woo-hoo..." Mugiti sarcastically cheered. "Where we moving next?" I stifled a laugh, Mugiti certainly didn't. And then mom said something that made me and Mugiti stop Immediately. "Hosu City. in three years." we both looked at her. "Hosu!?" I asked. "Three years? What is that supposed to mean?" Mugiti asked as well "The CEO in Hosu Corporate building is going to retire in three years, and the higher ups decided I'd be the best CEO there.". I was awestruck, I didn't know whether to congratulate her or condemn her, Mugiti did though. "You do know all are friends live here right?" She asked. "You have...skype." Mom said. I loved Mom, but she was out of touch with technology. "That's not the same." Mugiti continued. "Listen" Mom started "You'll be able to visit, it's not like we won't have the money to do so. And Kyokia, there's a really good Hero school there, it's no U.A but its still great, and now affordable." "Oh, my god." Mugiti complained. "I know this is a huge change." Mom continued. "That's why I told you three years ahead of time." Mugiti got up and stormed upstairs. "...I have to tell my friends about this." I said. "This sucks but hey, I still have three years." I tried to stay positive as I went upstairs, it didn't work. I went into my bedroom and just flopped onto my bed. I laid there for a while and eventually grabbed my phone, went to Izuku's contact and typed "Hey, I just got some bad news." then clicked send.
