I just wanna thank everyone who reads this story! It means a lot to me and I love you all! Hope you continue to enjoy whatever comes! =D
Wonderland Tea Party: Yeah, no one will. I really didn't care for him... And I figured they all care, just in different ways. They're a sort of, family =P And I wanted Shinso getting tired of shit and dealing with it like they should
A secret almost revealed and something happening soon after put Shinso in a position he hasn't thought about much.
"Alright class, listen," Shota said and got the attention of all the students. "We'll be visiting the National Museum today, but we'll be splitting up in four groups, each by five. I'm gonna let you decide how you group, but you'll all have to do an assignment – in English."
The groans most students let out didn't faze the teacher as he looked as tired as ever. Hizashi, standing next to him, was laughing before throwing his hands in the air.
"Okay, everybody!" he called as always, grinning. "This will be a group project, so, you can do it together! Best group to do the report, can skip the next pop quiz!"
That got them lively as the kids started chattering among themselves. The teachers shared a look, before Aizawa clapped his hands and told them to group up.
"Hey, Shinso!" he saw Izuku waving at him. "Want to join our group?" At the question, he couldn't hide his surprise. He saw Iida, Uraraka and Asui walking behind Midoriya.
"You're really good at English," Tsuyu said, the others around sighing.
"You don't have a group yet, do you?" Ochaco asked, giving her usual sweet smile.
"No, I don't," Hitoshi said with a small smile of his own.
"Well, if you wish, you are welcomed to join us," Tenya said as he adjusted his glasses.
"Hah, I don't see why not?" a small, humorless chuckle escaped him as he shrugged.
"Okay! Let's go then!" Ochaco threw her fist in the air, clearly excited.
"Where should we start?" Asui asked, putting a finger to her mouth.
"Shinso?" Midoriya turned to the former General Studies student. "Why don't you pick?"
"How about the Start of Heroes? That's always great to read about," Hitoshi suggested with a small shrug.
"An excellent choice!" Iida nodded with a grin. "Let us be off then."
"Hmm…" Tsu suddenly let out a hum, staring at the purple-haired kid.
"Something wrong?" Shinso asked, raising an eyebrow.
"You look like Mr. Aizawa," she said bluntly. The others could see Eraserhead standing in the distance, but behind the transfer student, so they could have them both in line of sight.
"W-What? What're you talking about," Hitoshi stuttered, taking half a step back.
"Now that you mention it…" Uraraka tilted her head a bit, as if getting a better look.
"The similarities are there indeed… Strange," Tenya was holding his chin in thought.
"I know what it is," Izuku said with a grin and Shinso felt chills up his spine. They've figured it out. But how? Weren't they all so careful? What is going to say now?
"Eraserhead was your hero growing up!" the gasps the others let out were nearly missed by Shinso as he blinked a few times, the surprise slowly wearing off. So, they were safe-
"Admit it! You were his fan!" Midoriya pushed, sounding excited.
"It makes sense now, yes," the Engine Hero nodded, adjusting his glasses again.
"…You got me," Hitoshi closed his eyes and raised his hands. Even if it was true, this was better than them figuring out the man was his father.
"It must have been so exciting when you found out you'd be in his class!" Ochaco clapped her hands together in joy.
"It was…" he laughed. "But, c'mon, we have some history to check and-," before he could finish, there was a shake as some nearly lost their balance. Looking around showed that everyone clearly felt it and that the structure seemed fine.
"Villain attack!" came a yell as the students shared a quick look. Was it the Alliance again?
"We need to get the kids out of here," they heard Aizawa say as Yamada was checking outside the windows.
"Big guy – probably his Quirk. Looks to be out of control and in rage," Hizashi quickly gave out information, staring at the villain.
"Iida, Yaoyorozu!" Shota called, already setting on his goggles. The two students perked up, eyes wide and listening. "You two are to get everyone back on the bus – wait for us there."
"Understood!" they nodded and started pointing at the exits.
"Hizashi – civilians or the villain?" Eraserhead asked as they opened the doors.
"Seems a bit too much for you, so I'll take him. Join me when you're finished," Mic started setting up the frequency for his support item.
"Will do."
"Dad! Uncle!" the two turned and saw Hitoshi standing there, eye and mouth wide open. "I – I can help!" he said, looking around to make sure none of the other students were here.
"We know," Shota said, turning to him. "But right now, you're a student and we're the teachers – it's our job to handle this. Go with the others, and help any civilians you can on the way."
"But-!"
"Don't argue with me Toshi! Not now…" there was a pause as the trio simply looked at each other. "Go!"
"…You better get back!" Shinso clenched his fists and spoke through gritted teeth. He hasn't felt this useless or powerless in a long time.
"Don't we always?" Yamada gave an assuring grin.
As Shinso ran to where the others were, he forced himself to ignore the sound of battle. He could see his father outside, saving civilians and clearing them out, while his uncle screamed at the villain. He felt guilty that he couldn't help, even though all it'd take was a simple verbal sound.
"Shinso!" he heard the call of his classmates and slowed down to a trot.
"Everyone okay?" he asked, seeing everyone seemed to be gathered already.
"Yeah, we're fine – most civilians have also been cleared out," Tenya said as some of the students waited inside the bus, some outside.
"Eraser and Mic are still fighting?" Momo asked as she looked towards the chaos.
"Yeah…" Shinso nodded and clenched his fists. "…It's so damn frustrating, not being able to help…" he couldn't stop himself from saying.
"We know – we feel the same," Todoroki gave a small nod in agreement. "But compared to them, we're rookies. We'd likely get in the way. And we don't have our licenses."
"…" and so, the students had to stand by and hope for the best, every now and then seeing a civilian straying too close to the line of battle and getting them out of the way. It was the first time Hitoshi was there, with his family while they fought, but unable to help. It only settled on him to become a hero and get his license – can't risk something happening because he wasn't allowed to help.
