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Chapter Three
"I'm not a nerd, I'm a specialist." Sousuke Sagara
Nezu also known as Mr Principal had dialled up the number to the guardian of one of U.A's students. Taking in a deep breath he got ready to say what was needed to be said. The voice on the other end said "Hello, this is Hikigaya phone may I know whose calling?"
The thing was the voice was not Hachiman Hikigaya, with his keen intellect or rather just common sense. Nezu could tell the voice was that of a woman. At least she acknowledge that it belonged to Hikigaya, in any case he now asked her "Do I have the wrong number? I was trying to reach Hachiman Hikigaya, he is currently the legal guardian and next of kin to a student of mine here at U.A Academy. I Mr Principal am calling in regards to a certain incident that occurred today."
Now the voice on the other end of the phone muffled a laugh as she informed Nezu "Oh sorry this is too good, Hiki is in the shower. It is like the only time he does not have his phone on him and from what you said it sounds serious!"
Whatever she found funny Nezu did not, but now what he did find amusing was this woman saying now. Which wasn't directed at him and was directed at the person he intended to speak to. "Hiki get your finely formed ass out here, you got a phone call. Like at the worst time of day for you, I'd think he did this on purpose to ruin your shower time."
This was followed by a door opening up and the woman saying "Whoa don't just come out nude like that, I haven't prepared myself yet, don't give me that look I know you're, oh wait the phone call."
Suddenly Nezu wished he hadn't called at all, if what he heard was correct, the two of them had been preparing as it were. So being as polite as possible he asked if not almost pleaded "Um, if this was a really bad time, I can call back later Hikigaya-san, I don't mean to interrupt-!"
The voice of Hachiman over the other end of the phone sighed loudly before saying "You have already disrupted my shower, whatever you have to say, say it while I am standing here in the nude with my Girlfriend eyeing me up."
Those were details Nezu didn't need to know, but he was aware that Hachiman was telling him this to put him off his game. So steeling his resolve Nezu said "There was an incident with Komachi Hikigaya during the Trial of Battle. She incapacitated another student during their trial as it were, with a tad bit of excessive force."
Nezu now heard Hachiman over the phone say in a nonchalant tone "If it was only a tad, then what's with this call?"
Clearing his throat Nezu said "It would appear that she landed a direct hit to his stomach with her elbow and a direct hit to his crotch with her knee after using her Quirk? Said kid had to be taken away to the nurses office due to her blows."
With those words said, Nezu waited to hear what Hachiman would ask? It was not what he expected it to be "So was it to a boy or a girl?"
Taking in a deep breath he now said "The boy was named Shoto, Shoto Todoroki to be precise. He too was a recommended student in fact one of the most powerful in the class of 1A and your little sister took him out almost with no effort at all. You may not know it, but children to like to gossip and spread rumours about other people."
The questions which followed that statement, told Nezu that Hachiman did not understand what he was trying to get at "Isn't the trial of battle supposed to be well battle, if she took him out, what did she do wrong?"
Nezu shook his head and said now "Hikigaya, we can't hide her Quirk forever as you know. For now we can do our best to keep it under wraps. That kid she took out is the son of Endeavour, the fact that she did so with ease or at least what the students thought was ease after he had displayed how skilled he was, is sure to raise eyebrows."
At last Nezu heard some good news from over the phone which was Hachiman saying "I'll speak to her about show boating as it were, but I am not sure that she will listen to me, I listened to no one at her age."
Correcting the young man over the phone Nezu said "You also were on your own and the sole support she had back then too. If there is anyone who she'll listen and take the advice from it is you Hikigaya."
Sighing Hachiman said "I'll do that for you Mr Principal, is that all?"
Nezus shook his head and said "Well no, I wanted us to discuss this you and her face to face tomorrow before school. I think it is best if we all discuss this matter face to face, if that is fine with you?"
The reply he got was not the one he expected as a very hesitant Hachiman over the phone said "Err I'll see about it, I think I made a fatal error. The lovely lady who answered the phone is now looking at me well, with hungry eyes and I-!"
What Nezu heard after that was the sound of the phone hitting the ground and just as he was about to ask if everything was alright over there he heard that female voice said "Hiki, take responsibility for this, you can't just tease me!"
This was followed by Hachiman's distinctive voice going "Aww crap Rumi I didn't do it on purpose, just let me finish-!"
There was the sound of a physical struggle and Nezu hung up the phone before he heard anything else. For now he would just have to rely on the good will of Hachiman to show up tomorrow.
After putting down the phone he looked over to All Might who within the same room as him asked "Is he going to come here tomorrow then?"
Nezu at this point said "I'm not entirely sure he wants to come here, but if it is for his younger sister then he will. But is it really necessary, well for you to be here when he does?"
Giving a nod All Might said "I want to confirm something, no I have to confirm something. If he is who I want him to be, then it is good that he has made a full recovery. I won't forget those eyes void of hope and of life, Nezu."
Sighing while giving a nod Nezu said "Then I sure hope he won't mind you being here when he arrives. This is meant to be private you know and you're not supposed to be, actually you're not in the know at all."
Of course All Might wasn't in the know, because well he didn't truly need to know, unlike Eraserhead. But he clearly knew something Nezu did not. Nezu being Nezu, was not appreciative of this fact and wanted to know what All Might knew so now he asked. "Just asking, but why are you so invested in meeting Hachiman Hikigaya?
In response to this All Might took in a deep breath before saying "He was a survivor from the fight which gave me my injury. I wanted to see him, to see if he is alright."
This caused Nezu to narrow his eyes at the Number One Hero before carefully asking him "Would he know?"
At first All Might did not reply, but slowly he gave a nod to Nezu as he said "If Sir Nighteye's analysis was to be believed, he was concious and was able to watch the entire thing. I didn't believe there had been any survivors at ground zero, But he had been there all along. He was survived but he when we found him, but it did not end there, he was catatonic state when Sir Nighteye found him which persisted even weeks after that incident."
With all that Nezu knew about that fight and about that villain he now chose to inquire further "Do you think his Quirk was stolen? Is that the reason why he would have been in that catatonic state."
"Sir Nighteye assured me the child's quirk had not been stolen, but when I found out that his parents were the first responders. It became obvious to both of us why he was had seem he had given up on life."
Taking all his conversation with Hachiman Hikigaya into mind, Nezu said "Then I'm hopeful you can see he's well."
The Next Morning
Hachiman awoke an untangled himself from Rumi who have the most annoyingly cute moans as he left her. Heading to the shower he began to wash himself down and could not help but wonder why things were going this way. While U.A was not the last place he wanted to go. He was not very enthusiastic about going to it either, but if it was for Komachi he'd do it at least for now.
After cleaning himself off completely he dried himself and then got changed into modest attire that usually suited him. A regular short sleeved shirt, a warm inner underneath that which covered the rest of his arms, some normal jeans. As he now got out of the shower he saw that Rumi had woken up and was looking at him with a very satisfied smile upon her face. Looking at her he politely asked "You sleep well?"
That smug look still upon her Rumi replied "Oh very well Hiki dear. But I wouldn't mind some of your cooking?"
Now normally if someone asked him for that who was not Komachi, he would tell them to go fuck themselves. But if he told Rumi to go do that, they would more than likely get into an argument and there was only one outcome of their arguments. An outcome which would mean he would have to go and shower again, so instead of telling her so he said "I'll see what I can do about it. I'm still pretty sore after last night."
Rumi now looked rather sheepish as she said "Well, if you're going to show off the goods to me, I'm gonna want to grab them. It was not like I was unwilling to hold the phone until you got changed Hiki?"
Those words irked Hachiman a little who said "Your tone was like 'come outside or I'll come inside' and I didn't want you coming inside."
Rumi smiling mischievously commented "Oh but you most certainly did."
Whatever words Hachiman was about say were caught in his throat, not because she had him there. But because it was April which meant that she might just be in heat. That also meant that whatever he said to her clearly would end up her being upset about it and well him being late. So instead he said "Just the way you liked it."
With those words said he closed the door and made for the kitchen with all due haste, he could hear is not so pleased girl friend state "Hey since when were you allowed to one liner me then make off like a thief in the night."
Hachiman did not engage he arrived at the kitchen and started to prepare food as he heard the roars of his girlfriend stating "DON'T YOU DARE IGNORE ME HACHIMAN HIKIGAYA, YOU CAN'T HIDE BEHIND YOU CULLINARY SKILLS!"
Internally Hachiman begged to differ, but he was not going to engage in her current state. He learned last night what it meant to mate like rabbits and while it was nice and all he had things to do today and so did Rumi. Sighing now as he made breakfast he commented to no one "My life in a world of heroes is harsh as expected."
At U.A
Despite the fact that the Press had been all over the entrance of U.A, Hachiman and Komachi had been able to enter without incident. In fact no one had asked them questions at all, all except for 'Aizawa Senseil who was clearly the Underground Hero Eraserhead. The gates had yet to close as he asked Hachiman "Just who are you and why are you here."
Being a little grouchy from his lack of sleep, Hachiman decided to have a little fun and said in front of all the press, "Aniki, I know you're a teacher and all now at the top school. But you should come home more often, Ojiisan misses you and so does everyone else. Are you worked so hard hear that you forgot your own family your own roots with us Nakazawa? What did becoming the teacher of so many students mean you're too good for us Nakazawa, Aniki?"
That was it, that was all the press needed to hear as the gates shut behind Hachiman and he Komachi started to bawling her eyes out laughing. But suddenly stopped as she realised something "Wait does this mean I'm related to this guy?"
Hachiman was grateful that Eraserhead was the only one not taking him seriously saying "No I've never seen you be-."
He and Hachiman had met before, though Eraserhead probably can't recall exactly. But that was due to Hachiman being a bit forgettable. Now with Students looking at them Hachiman chose to add fuel to the fire by asking "Do you still attack Quirkless Old men in the streets after you go shopping Aniki, I have to admit that's pretty gangster of you."
Eraserhead or Aizawa blinked as it was clear to everyone he knew what Hachiman was talking about. In response though "That, that was a misunderstanding?"
Despite the fact Hachiman knew better chose to omit the part about the old man being 'Knuckleduster' and went on to say "Oh a misunderstanding, you attacked a Quirkless old man in the middle of a street, totally not deliberate there."
Hachiman would have desired to have a little more fun with Eraserhead. But he saw and recognised a person who was Perfect Hayama and actually capable of solving people's problems. Not too mention he was so nice it was infectious. With no desire to get infected Hachiman said "Komachi we need to go see Mr Principal let's head there."
Now with all due haste they made their escape towards the office of Mr Principal, with their departure a blonde haired young man approached the scene and asked "Aizawa why do you look as if you've been slapped across the face, why is everyone else looking at you strangely. I though I heard a good friend of mine over here, must have been mistaken though."
But before he could leave a student shouted "Aizawa Sensei is it, is it true what your little brother said, is true that you assaulted a quirkless old man.? You're part of Nakazawa family, was that guy really your little brother or was he your Yakuza little brother?"
Shota Aizawa was not paid enough to deal with this shit so instead he activated his quirk which made him look more menacing and said "Just get to class."
The person who Hachiman say as a Perfected Hayama now asked "Wait Aizawa Sensei, you didn't deny what it?"
Before anyone else could talk the voice of the student council President rang out saying "Now, now everyone get to class and leave our Aizawa Sensei alone. If what was said is true, do you really want to be around him to find out?"
Mr Principals Office
Nezu also known as Mr Principal now informed Hachiman "I would appreciate it you didn't go around circulating rumours and causing faculty members to lose face in front of the press and more importantly our students."
Scoffing Hachiman replied "Maybe I did go a bit overboard, maybe you should hire Teachers with a cleaner record and who are more invested in making students become the best they could possibly be. It's hard to go 'Plus Ultra' let alone beyond it if someone like Eraserhead is around you. That guy can kill any enthusiasm, in fact it's his goal to fail as many students so he can do the least work possible, sure he has statistics on his side. But that's what happens when everyone becomes numbers and probability when you look at it like that. I'm not sure about you, but a lack of empathy is what makes the best villains."
At least those words told Nezu how this meeting was going to go, Aizawa was actually meant to be here, he was just late. That All Might too was late, which might have been a good thing but then a knock on the door happened and said potential sociopath walked in. As he did Nezu informed him "Just to let you know, Hachiman here is well? How do I put this politely, I can't. He's talking about you being potentially a sociopath or worse."
Komachi now chimed in with a smile "Don't worry potentially Sociopathic Sensei is just stating observation he's made. If it was his opinion, he'd be a lot nastier about it and so would I."
Well that was a great start to this conversation, how could it get worse? Of course it could get worse and Nezu knew it, but Nezu also knew Hachiman would place his sister's happiness above all else. So with a deep breath he got on to the more serious topic of conversation "Hachiman, you're sister's Quirk, we're doing our best to keep it a secret but. We can only do so much. She needs to limit her use of it if we are to continue hiding it."
Pouting Komachi said "How am I supposed to go beyond plus ultra if I can't use my quirk openly!"
A quick chop on her head was delivered by Hachiman who said "I understand what you're saying and I have discussed this with Komachi numerous times. I believe the fault lies with she is too passionate about things and wants to be a part of the class too much. Something I think is laudable but its not something that I can actually do anything about. Like you can set rules for Komachi to follow and give advice along the way. But I can't and will not control her emotions and desire to be a hero."
There was a noise of recognition from Eraserhead before he politely nodded and mentioned "Despite what you said outside, I know that's not our first encounter. It would appear that you are in fact supportive elder sibling filling the role of a parent, rather well."
Hachiman nodded in silent form gratitudes as Nezu said "The ability to generate, store and expend energy on a cellular level then utilise it in almost any way imaginable as long as it's a conversion of energy is a strange but unique Quirk. Despite the almost alien styles to the trained eye, Komachi is clearly imitating All Might when she uses it."
Shrugging Hachiman dryly remarked "Everyone one out their, especially Endeavour wants to All Might."
This garnered a polite cough from both Eraserhead and Nezu who while they might have secretly appreciate the joke. Had to be professional about their peer and were not going to admit it ever. Nezu now continued the conversation ignoring that comment "Seeing as Komachi needs to control her Quirk a little better, All Might offered to give some advice."
At this point Hachiman pointed "He's the number one Hero and he is also a teacher here. I'm pretty sure there are other students who require his attention as well and you're already giving enough special treatment to Komachi as it is. She and I will not impose on you any further than we already are."
Komachi gave enthusiastic nod showing support for her brother in this regard. Whatever Nezu was going to say next was cut off by a booming voice which told him "Well then, it is good thing that I believe it is worth my time!"
With those words All Might entered the room and everyone turned to look at him. But only Hachiman for the briefest of moments did not see the smiling giant of a man in front of him. He saw a face which was not smiling and was twisted in both agony and pure unadulterated rage. He blinked at it was gone and All Might was the same as he appeared to everyone else again.
All Might POV
While he did not say it or act it, All Might had wanted to to see the light restored to that young boy's eyes. But no the eyes of the boy which had been void of hope, void of light almost eight years ago, despite all odds had gotten worse.
The eyes of the young man he saw in front of them, his eyes they were drowned in darkness. It was a surprise to All Might that neither Nezu nor Eraserhead could see it. But then again the boy, no the young man Hachiman Hikigaya must have had a way to hide it from the people who had never seen him before he left the hospital.
It seemed as if their was nothing in their at all and eyes were the gateway to the soul. But All Might caught a glimmer of hope, a faint shine that was their for but a moment, while the young man quickly glanced at his sister. While it may have been their for only a moment, it meant that not all was lost. It also meant his smile could become a little more genuine.
Normal POV
"You see Nezu told me all about your Sister's Quirk and-" the words were cut off by the sudden raising of Hachiman's eyebrow and the increased killing intent raised within the room.
It vanished as soon as it had appeared, but it told the Staff present that talking about Komachi's Quirk was not something her elder brother appreciated. While they Hachiman himself was not really a threat in their eyes, it was clear he was willing to go up against two pro heroes and the number one hero for his little sister.
Nezu for his part says "Well I deemed that it was appropriate since he can be trusted to keep it on the low."
Hachiman though sceptical gave a resigned sigh before stating "If that's what you think is best then, Mr Principal."
All Might gave a mighty laugh before saying "That is good to know. I must say you are rather mature for your age."
Giving a shrug Hachiman said "I guess I have to be with Komachi as my younger sister."
Seeing that as an insult Komachi stuck out her tongue at her younger brother then said "Oh of course, you are so mature, but wasn't it you who said that adults were what 'lie, complain and do things that are unfair'?"
All three Heroes could only think of one thing, which was "Just what is with that twisted and unfair view on adults?"
But now Hachiman corrected her "It's, I bitch, I whine, I lie through my teeth and do things that are unfair."
Coughing Nezu stated "Well Hachiman it would appear that we don't have all the time to discuss this with you, since Komachi and Eraserhead need to get to class. But Mr Hikigaya would you mind staying back to speak with All Might and myself for a few minutes?"
Eraserhead clearly did not agree with that statement since he believed nothing was concluded and that they should resolve this. But he was not going to disobey a direct order from Mr Principal so sighing he said "Come on Hikigaya we need to get to class. Have fun here while you can."
His comment was directed at Hachiman who responded smugly smirking "Oh I will A-N-I-K-I, I'll have enough fun for you since you never have fun and unless you're being sadistic and giving out fails on reports, like a sociopath."
That insinuation got Eraserhead to twitch in annoyance but nothing more than that. But that was all he got out of the Underground Hero. With his sister and her homeroom teacher gone, Hachiman was left with All Might and Nezu a rather strange combination which prompted him to ask "So what business does the Number One Hero have with me?"
Taking in a deep breath All Might said "It has been a long time Hachiman Hikigaya I wanted to confirm that you were alright."
Nezu now spoke up saying "We also wanted to confirm that you knew, that you knew of the events of what almost eight years ago. That fight between All Might and that villain you remember it don't you?"
Seeing as lying to them outright would be a bad idea and that Nezu would be able to sniff out any half truths on this Hachiman gave a sigh and said "As much as I hate to I can, though if you want me to talk about it, I'm going to refuse."
All Might spoke before Nezu could saying "Of course not, I would not wish to force anyone to remember such a day. But you do know of my wound. I would like it if you kept silent about it, if that is not too much to ask."
Dryly Hachiman retorted as if offended "I haven't told anyone it what almost eight years, if I did I would have sold that secret long ago. Besides, I'd rather not recall you insides being outsides if I don't have to. You've seen that I am alright so can I go now or what?"
Now as he was about to get up to go to leave, All Might's words stopped him "You're not alright. I still remember you when you were taken to hospital, a young lad, eyes devoid of hope, of light of anything. Truth be told after Sir Nighteyes informed me that you would rise above that voidness and make a true fully recovery you slipped my mind. But when I heard and saw your sister, had to wonder if you were her brother and why you yourself had not chosen to be a hero?"
Hachiman who had respectfully listened to this in silenced now asked in a neutral tone "I'm surprised that you could remember me, most people cannot these days. But what has this got to do with not being alright?"
All Might now shook his head and said "I read through your Middle School reports, I've even spoken with some former classmates of yours. While a few of them thought less of you than they had any right to, others said something to me that struck a cord. Those few clearly believed that you were a kind guy an altruistic self sacrificing young man."
A little confused Hachiman asked "That's a lot of work and a lot of time you'd be wasting on someone like me?"
Now it was All Might's turn to retort "I didn't and I don't considered a waste of time to check up on you. I'm well aware that your parents were the first responders on that day. Though I only have a certain villain's taunts, I would say you did watch your parents die and then he did something to you rather than kill you."
"Don't beat yourself up over something you had no control over. I am aware of your wound, I am also aware that you beat his face in after such a wound ruining his victory speech." The sad fact about Hachiman's words was that he meant it, he did not wish for the Number One and True Hero out there to beat themselves up over his parents death.
Nezu now cut in asking "While I may be jumping the gun, I believe what All Might is trying to ask you Mr Hikigaya is why didn't you with all the reasons in world attempt to become a pro hero?"
To their surprise Hachiman had a response for this which was "I believe Komachi's dream was more valuable than my own. If I had taken a course to become a Hero and even had I passed, I wouldn't have been there for Komachi."
All Might sighed "Self Sacrificing indeed."
Hachiman bit back "Someone like you All Might, has no room to judge. It's the job of the elder brother to look after and support his younger sister if their parents are no long around. If I am unable to do that for Komachi I would view myself as being worse than that villain you beat blind that day."
There was a certain phrase in that sentence that All Might picked up on and so did Nezu. Narrowing his eyes the Number One Hero asked Hachiman "Beat Blind? I am certain I killed him that day?"
Nezu now chimed in asking "What is it that you know which we don't?"
Taking in a very deep breath Hachiman informed them "I've only heard whispers of it, but there is a phrase that is tied to the disappearance of Quirk User that has been ongoing for the last several years maybe more. But I have it from a reliable source that the phrase being used was All for One!"
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