AN: Before this chapter begins I want to let you know that it does contain manga spoilers, so if you have not read the manga I advise you do so before reading this, or just to keep in mind that you will be spoiled about a few key plot points that have been unveiled in the manga this past year. With that being said, I hope you enjoy! :)

As the second day of winter break came upon us we find a few of our young heroes gathered in the commons room. The students were hanging out with one another and enjoying their vacation. Some of them were really enjoying it, a few of them still asleep although it had become the afternoon. Time-off from school or work was a great way to regain sleep that had been lost throughout the year, but too much of it could have you flying through your vacation before you knew it!

Those who were awake sat on the couches, speaking to one another about plans they had for the future. "When the new year is to arrive I'll be travelling overseas along with my parents." Momo announced, smiling joyfully.

"Wow, Yaomomo, being rich sure sounds amazing!" Toru said, placing her hands on her invisible cheeks. "I wish I could be as lucky as you are..." She began to go into a daze, daydreaming about how exciting her life would be with all the money her classmate had.

"I-it isn't that costly of a trip." Momo replied, trying to be as humble as she could. Although, it was admittedly difficult when you were raised in a mansion of all places.

"Ah, come on," Mina, who had been leaning behind her over the couch, said. "We know you're rich." She had a teasing smile on her face as she went to sit down. "What's everybody else planning?"

"Well, I don't have any special plans." Ochako said, sighing as she looked down towards the ground with a tired smile.

"You don't?" Mina asked cheekily, raising an eyebrow at her.

"N-no, not at all!" Ochako's face became red as she looked back up at everyone. Then, she put her hands together and tried to correct herself. "I-I mean I don't have any plans with my family!" As she stumbled over her words, desperately trying to get out of this situation, the girl began to float into the air.

"You're floating." Tsuyu bluntly said, watching as her friend rolled through the air in embarrassment.

"Hey, don't worry! It's only us here." Mina said, giggling whilst also trying to calm her friend down. Slowly Ochako came to her senses and glanced around the room. It really was only them there, so no one would have been able to hear about her special Christmas plans. She put her hands together and dropped down to the floor; sticking the landing. After that she went to sit back down. "You really don't have any plans though?"

"No, I don't." Ochako replied, scratching the back of her head. "I've never been on vacation, especially over the break." What she said was true. Because of her parents poor financial situation she had never been able to go anywhere. That didn't make her holiday break bad though - not at all! "We mostly stayed at home."

"During New Years a lot of relatives visit." Tsuyu placed a finger on her lip as she told everyone how her holidays went. "We have a lot of people in my family, so our house is usually packed, ribbit."

"That sounds really hectic, Tsu!" Toru said, trying to imagine how crazy all of that must be. "My family and I just sit together and watch movies!" She glanced over towards Jirou, who hadn't really said anything; being a bit distracted on her phone. "Hey, Jirou! What do you do over the holidays?!"

"M-me?" Jirou asked, snapping back to reality. She quickly looked around and saw that all of the girls were staring at her, curious about her holiday plans. There was a moment of silence before she answered. Turning away, the girl huffed as she fiddled with her ear-jacks. "My family and I go caroling every year."

"I didn't take you as the caroling type," Momo said, smiling towards her. "but I guess it isn't surprising - your parents are musicians."

"Yeah.." She replied, embarrassed.

"Oh! Do you sing daiku?!" Mina asked, eager to know. "That's one of my favorites!"

"Wow, everyone sure does have exciting things to do over the holidays." Ochako tilted her head.

"Opening presents at home is still really fun!" Toru chimed in, trying to make her feel better about her lack of plans. Suddenly, Mina, who was still trying to get info out of Jirou, turned to the invisible girl and grinned.

"Hey, that just gave me a good idea!" She said, sitting back into the couch and letting out a squeal.

"What is it?" Tsuyu said. Mina stood from the couch and headed for the undecorated Christmas tree, which had been set up in the corner of the room the previous night.

"What's a tree without some presents?!" She yelled out towards the girls, gaining their undivided attention. "We should do one of those secret santas where everyone gets a gift for each other!"

"That sounds really fun!" Ochako happily replied, intrigued by Mina's idea.

"Exchanging gifts like that does sound exciting." Momo said, nodding her head at the pink girl.

"We should make a list of everyone's names and draw them from a hat!" Toru suggested, her thought getting approval from those in the room.

"We'll have to wait until everyone is back." Tsuyu said, being mindful of those who wouldn't be present until later.

"Then we'll do it tonight!" Mina declared, throwing her fist into the air. She sat down afterwards and they all began to work on this secret santa project, writing out everyone's names on a sheet of paper. This plan that was being set into motion was just what they needed over holiday break. How could one have almost forgot the presents? They practically go hand-in-hand with the tree. Either way, this was going to be great - Mina could feel it.

Meanwhile, on the other end of campus was Izuku. Our future number one was out for the day, meeting with All Might, the former number one and his mentor. They were seated in the staff room and the boy had just been served some tea.

U.A. Staff Room - Afternoon

"So, you still haven't had any issues with one for all since then?"

"No, ever since it first happened I still haven't been able to use it." Izuku said, shaking his head. He had his eyes fixated on his right hand, staring at his pale skin and the scars that covered the back of his palm. It had been a short time since what happened during the joint training with Class-B had occurred. Even though it happened recently the incident still felt as if it was happening in the present sometimes.

He remembered how One For All had gone completely haywire and sprouted black tendrils that had gone berserk across the arena. He remembered the voices that spoke to him and revealed secrets that he, nor All Might had ever known before. The mysteries of One For All began to unravel and still do since that day.

All Might leaned forward, clasping his hands together as he looked towards his young pupil.

"Good. We still aren't sure what exactly activated this new-found power of yours, so we'll have to keep training to ensure it doesn't come out like it did last time." Izuku nodded his head in response, understanding the concern his master held. He was right, last time he almost hurt everyone and he couldn't let that happen again. For some reason, he felt as if he had less control over this quirk than he did before, so that only meant he would have to work harder to understand it. "Until then..."

All Might flexed, sprouting into his famous form and striking a signature pose. "Enjoy your Christmas break!" His voice sounded cheerful and filled with strength. "It isn't too often that heroes get a chance to relax, so take this ti-" Suddenly, he returned back to his former state and began coughing up blood.

"Aah, All Might!" Izuku shouted with concern.

U.A. Dorms - Evening

The sun had gone down for the day and the wind had begun to pick up. All the students were now back inside the dorms, mingling around with one another as dinner-time approached.

"Dude, I really need to find a place to use this." Denki said, holding up the snowboard that he had bought yesterday. He and his friends were gathered around on the couch. Sero leaned in, taking a better look at it.

"Yeah, this is a really cool board. It'd suck if you didn't get to use it before all the snow melts away."

"Why don't you try the hills up by the edge of the city?" Satou suggested, slipping a piece of cake into his mouth afterwards.

"Hey, that's not a bad idea!" Denki replied, lighting up at the sound of it. "If you guys bring your sleds we can head up there tomorrow."

"Eh, I don't think we can do tomorrow, man." Sero said, scratching the back of his head.

"Ah, come on. Why not?" Denki questioned, confused towards their rejection.

"Have you looked outside? It's pretty rough out there. I checked the weather network this morning, there's a blizzard warning going on." He turned his head and glanced outside the window, his friends following his direction. Outside there were large, cold gusts of wind blowing harsh breezes of air as the cold snow poured like no other. This morning it was not too bad, but it had escalated far too quickly for their liking and by the next day would continue to rage on. From what Sero had collected on TV, it was ill-advised to go outside tomorrow.

"What, seriously?!" Denki said, sighing as he put his head back into the couch. "If only there was some kind of way to make it a little warmer.." He rolled his eyes and looked around the room. Across from them was the half-n-half prodigy, Todoroki, sitting on the other sofa, pleasantly eating a bowl of cold soba by himself. A smirk came onto Denki's face as he called out to his classmate. "Hey, Todoroki!"

Todoroki lifted his head and blankly stared at Denki, slurping on his noodles.

"You could use your quirk to clear us a path and make it safe for us, right?" He said, feeling hopeful.

"... No." Todoroki replied in a cold, neutral tone. As he went back to eating all of Denki's hopes shriveled up into dust and were blown away by the outdoor winds.

"Ugh, this blows." A defeated Denki sunk back into the cushions. "I was really looking forward to testing this baby out." He sighed, rubbing the front design of his yellow snowboard. "Well, guess we'll have to wait 'til it's all over to show you guys my awesome moves." Just then, they heard a small laugh escape a girl's mouth.

Jirou, who was walking by, happened to stop and comment on his bold statements.

"Awesome? More like awful to me."

"Hey, that's not true!" Denki replied, shaking his head at her. "I can snowboard!"

"You told me you've never been before we bought that board yesterday." Jirou said with a rebuttal, calling him out on words he let slip yesterday during their lunch.

"Well," Denki said, smiling as he sat up and propped his elbows up on the back of the couch. "I can learn. Hey, you know how to do it. Why don't you come with us after this storm and teach me?"

Jirou gave it a moment of thought before shrugging her shoulders. "Sure." Then, she walked away.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the room a few of the students were also gathered together, however not discussing anything they would be doing over the break, but school of all things. Iida, Ojiro, Toru and Tokoyami were speaking about their costumes to be specific.

"After the holiday break I'll be visiting Hatsume in the construction laboratory," Iida said, making odd hand motions as he spoke. "My costume has not yet been adjusted to deal with the harsher weather conditions. If I were to be called upon for duty during this time I would not be properly equipped for the situation." He picked up a can of orange juice and began sipping on it, continuing to speak after he finished. "How about all of you?"

"The new additions to my costume keep me warm." Ojiro said, swallowing well cooked rice. "I might want something for my tail, though." His large tail softly wagged as Toru lightly pet it.

"I hate the cold!" Toru joined in. "I'm always freezing in my costume!"

"Perhaps you should research into a costume similar to our upperclassman, Mirio." Iida suggested. "If your quirk is compatible you could have clothing tailored using fibers of your hair that should retain it's transparent properties while keeping you warm."

"Ooh, that's a great idea!" Toru squealed, swaying side-to-side out of excitement. "I have to ask him where he got his made!"

"What about you, Tokoyami?" Ojiro asked, looking at their friend who remained quiet. "It has to be a little cold with only a cloak over your regular clothes."

"Revelry in the cold." Tokoyami darkly replied, crossing his arms. The discussions went on and on around the room. All the students were settling nicely into their vacation as they sat around in the toasty commons area. They had been through a lot this year, and having this much down-time was a new, but nicer change of pace.

Mina was not with the rest of them. She was found in the kitchen, up against the counter with a pink cap that had two holes for horns as well as slips of paper. She had a bubbly expression on her face as she began placing them inside. Kirishima, who was on his way to get some water, spotted her and decided to approach the alien girl.

"Hey, whatcha doin'?" He asked, peering over her shoulder.

"Getting these names ready."

"Names?"

"Yep!" She turned to face him and held out the hat. "Getting everyone's name in the hat!"

"Oh, what for?"

"If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise would it, Eij?" She raised an eyebrow and smiled in his direction, then giggled lightly. Kirishima felt a hint of unexpected red hit his cheeks. He scratched the back of his head and returned the expression.

"Yeah, you're right."

"Say, when should we go ornament shopping?"

"Ornament shopping?"

"Yeah!" Mina said excitedly, brightly grinning. "It doesn't just become Christmas with a tree! We'll need lights, some reeves to put up on the walls, hanging mistletoe~"

"M-mistletoe?" Kirishima replied, thinking about the small thing hanging from the ceiling.

"Yeah, you have to kiss whoever you get caught with under there." She gave a flirty wink in his direction that made the his sharp, manly face flush with a bright pink. To her, the mistletoe was the perfect addition to their dorm. It would certainly help some people get their desired kisses, and maybe one of her own.. "Ugh, isn't it so romantic, Eij?!" Mina said, clasping her hands together and sighed lovingly.

"I-I guess so." Kirishima scratched the back of his spiky head again, having what she said towards him on his mind. While he spoke, it just seemed to linger there - and he didn't really know if she meant something else. Did he want her to?

"Ah, I know you're not a big fan of that stuff, but isn't romance one of the most manly things ever?"

"Huh? Whaddya mean?"

"Openly expressing how you feel about someone else without caring what others think, isn't that brave?"

"When you put it that way..." Kirishima was about to continue before Mina walked past him and headed into the living room, he followed close behind her. She headed straight towards the middle and briefly inhaled before speaking up and letting her voice out.

"Hey, Class A!" She shouted, loud enough to grab everyone's attention. "In the spirit of Christmas and gift-giving us girls and I think it would be good if we all did something special!"

"Special...?" Izuku said to himself, wondering what she meant by that.

"We're going to play secret Santa!" Mina announced, showing off the hat to everyone. "I've placed all your names into this hat." She began to explain the rules of the game to the students, who's attention were now focused onto her. "You'll come up and choose one. Whoever you do, you'll be responsible for getting them a special Christmas gift! You can't share who you got with them!" The group of kids glanced around at one another, curious as to who they may get and who may get them. "Don't go too overboard with your gifts and they have to be here under that tree by Christmas morning!"

"So, who's first?" She asked. Suddenly, Bakugo, who had been lazily resting on a chair sat up and started to walk away.

"Count me out." He started to walk past everyone else and headed for his room. Mina pivoted and called out to him.

"Hey! If you don't choose a name someone can't choose yours!" The pink girl said, trying to change his mind.

"I don't want your stupid gift!" He wasn't having any of it, however; making his way up the stairs.

"Aw, come on Bakugo!" Mina begged, frowning. "Pleaaaase?" She tilted her head and tried her best to do a puppy-dog face in hopes of persuading him. Bakugo looked over and glared at her for a moment, giving her a mean look. The two of them stared at one another, neither of them breaking character.

Then, for the first time in his life, Bakugo gave up. "Fine." He walked down from the stairs and over towards the hat, swiping a slip of paper. "I'll play your dumbass game."

"Yay!" Mina said, bouncing with joy. "OK, everyone else come get your slips!" One by one the students came up, all reaching into Mina's hat and taking a piece of paper which bore a classmate's name on it. Luckily, no one got themselves and when the choosing was finished everyone sat down and checked their slips, eager to see who they received.

Izuku opened his and was a little surprised to see who he would be getting a gift for. 'Uraraka' it read, in nice bold letters. The young man lifted his head and looked over at the girl, who was seated on the other couch. She too had just opened up her slip of paper and had an equally shocked expression. Judging by her face, Izuku became curious as to who she received, and more so what to get her. He knew he had to get her something special.

In a twist of fate, Ochako had received Izuku. To her, it felt as if the universe had rigged the outcome, however she wasn't unsatisfied by it, not at all. She looked up and briefly caught the eyes of Izuku. As they stared at each other for a second, their heads turned away and she could feel the heat come to her face; the girl's cheeks flushing a bright pink. What was she going to get him? She didn't know yet, but she knew it had to be something special.

The rest of 1A finished reading their paper. There were some surprised faces besides the other two and it appeared as if this was going to get interesting. The list went as follows:

Izuku Midoriya - Ochako Uraraka

Ochako Uraraka- Izuku Midoriya

Yuuga Aoyama - Tenya Iida

Mina Ashido - Fumikage Tokoyami

Tsuyu Asui - Mina Ashido

Tenya Iida - Katsuki Bakugo

Mashirao Ojiro - Hanta Sero

Denki Kaminari - Kyoka Jirou

Eijiro Kirishima - Tsuyu Asui

Koji Koda - Rikido Sato

Hanta Sero - Mashirao Ojiro

Rikido Sato - Mezo Shoji

Mezo Shoji - Toru Hagakure

Kyoka Jiro - Eijiro Kirishima

Shouto Todoroki - Momo Yaoyorozu

Toru Hagakure - Koji Koda

Katsuki Bakugo - Minoru Mineta

Fumikage Tokoyami - Denki Kaminari

Minoru Mineta - Yuga Aoyama

Momo Yaoyorozu - Shouto Todoroki

After the students had read their papers and given some thought as to what they might give their secret Santa partners, Mina wished them good luck and they all headed upstairs, but not before cleaning up; having no room in this world for a messy dorm. As they were heading up their staircase towards the rooms there was chatter about who they received. Some of the boys were openly sharing who they got with one another.

Izuku, Iida, and Shouto were not far behind them. It was Shouto who struck up the topic among the three of them. "Hey," he said coldly, "Who did you receive?" The two stopped midway through the halls and turned back to Shouto, who had a neutral expression (as he always did) on his face. Izuku was about to speak when Iida crossed his arms together like an X.

"I'm terribly sorry, Shouto, but I cannot allow you to know!" He stood firmly and shook his head. "I have sworn to follow the rules of this game and will keep who I have selected in secrecy to myself!"

"Why?" Shouto asked. "If you received one of us then that's fine, but if you didn't it wouldn't risk anything to say it while we're alone."

"I..." Iida started, thinking about what his friend argued. "I admit you do make a fine point, but -"

"Your paper is showing." Shouto interjected, reading what it said. Iida realized that the slip between his fingers was facing the wrong side. Seeing his mistake, he quickly prompted to fix it so no further damage could be done.

"It seems I've failed already..." Iida dramatically said, looking at the ground with shame. Shouto turned his head towards Izuku.

"Who did you receive?" He asked.

"Oh, uh I got.. Ochako." Izuku confessed, placing his arms over his red face.

"I see. You should get her something special." He suggested, still having a blank expression.

"Y-yeah, w-who did you get?" Izuku lowered his arms, curious as to who his icy friend chose.

"Momo." He said openly, looking down at his slip. "I don't know what to get her. Someone rich like her probably already has a lot." If someone who seemingly could buy or make anything in they wanted, what would he get them that she hasn't gotten already? This question wandered in Shouto's head, feeling as if he had come up against a brick wall.

"Y-you should get her something special too," Izuku said, offering his advice to him. "b-but I'm sure she'd like what you got her."

"I agree." Iida said, nodding his head. "As long as you put your heart into it I am sure she would proudly accept whatever you decided to give her."

"Yeah..." Shouto stared at her written name, thinking about what they had to say. It was going to take some work, but if he thought about it and gave it some heart then she would probably accept what he got her for Christmas. "I'm sleepy."

"As am I. Let's get some rest." Iida said. The other two agreed and they all headed off to their rooms, going to get some well deserved sleep. As they did, the storm outside continued to rage on, with seemingly no end in sight. All throughout the night while everyone slept the striding winds blew through the air and the snow fell like no tomorrow.

The next morning, when Class 1.A. woke up they were not surprised to see that the conditions of the weather had commissioned a blizzard warning; advising people not to venture outside.

"Raaagh!" Bakugo yelled, pressing his hands against the window. "Damn blizzard! Fight me!"

Join us next time to find out how our young heroes deal with being locked in for the day as the freezing storm continues!

AN: Hey, everyone. It's been a long time, I know. (5-6 months?) I also know that a lot of you have been patiently waiting for a new chapter and for those that have stuck around waiting, thank you. My writing schedule is never consistent and I know I keep making promises that I'll get the next chapter out in a month after the new one and I know I haven't been filling those promises. I want to apologize for that. I'm getting back into the groove of writing after months of being distant from it and I do want to finish this story. Let's talk about some other things for a moment.

Hey, My Hero is getting it's second movie! I still haven't seen the first, but I heard it was really good. It's also getting it's fourth season which is amazing! I love this show and every character in it - they're all just so full of life. I've begun working on another, longer fanfiction that I won't be releasing until I have a few of the chapters completed - I want to make sure that it's amazing for you all. Oh, and for Persona fans out there I'm so excited for P5R. I've already beaten Persona 5, but I can't wait to see what this new version brings to the game! I want to write more about Persona and I'm getting to writing a few new fics that will (hopefully) not take too long to write. Check my current one Rainy Morning out if you're interested in that. With that being said, I hope you all enjoyed this long overdue chapter and the next one which will be soon!