Hey, guys! GOTA and I have been thinking it is time to promote writers. The first writer we are going to promote is a writer called SoraSentry. He is a young writer who is writing an MHA x Kingdom Hearts story called Kingdom Hearts: My Keyblade Academia. Check him out! We will be promoting writers in our stories to encourage fans and writers to check them out as they do the same for us. In order to show growth, it starts here.

Three years earlier….

Yang perched on the window's edge as she was finishing a cigarette. The blonde never liked smoking in her father and stepmother's house out of respect but she needed a vice to quell the nerves when learning she could possibly become an aunt. Staring at the instrument that displayed the two stripes was proof in the pudding. As much her desire to crush the applicator wasn't going to change the fact that her sister was pregnant.

Flickering the ashes into the air, she wanted to know the identity of the father. Ruby wore her heart on her sleeve as well as on her brain. She knew it would take a lot to get it out of Ruby. That was in her nature. Although she claimed the father wasn't at fault, it still didn't negate responsibility.

She needed to know the identity so she could have the eventual one-on-one talk.

The door opened to the bathroom as Ruby stepped out. She was wearing a plain blue t-shirt and a pair of white boyshorts. Her eyes show malcontent, expressing that the reason to take a shower was because of her mature scent. She could see that Yang wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. Especially when seeing her rolling papers and handmade tobacco on her nightstand.

Yang blew out the smoke through her nose. "I say that I won't be asking for the identity of the father, but you know that would be lying to myself."

That was typical Yang - a fearless leader, an overprotective sister, and an inquisitor. It was part of the reason why wouldn't Ozpin choose her instead. A leader must be proactive, aware of any circumstantial danger. Of course what danger would occur from unprotective sex with an unrequited love? Yet again, instead of keeping an eye out for Grimm, Ursa, and Beowulf, she should have kept a shield from her special place.

Ruby dug into her ears with the towel. The scent of lavender from her shampoo began to fill the room. Yang continued smoking as she picked up a nearby magazine. "I know you, sis. If I were to tell you the boy who did this, you would go and stomp the devil out of him." She scoffed under her breath. "He isn't a boy that runs from responsibility. It isn't his fault. Plus, he doesn't really know about this."

That answer wasn't good enough for Yang. A boy had one thing on his mind when it came to an opportunity like that. She wasn't the one to talk as she had her fair share with rendezvous. Nevertheless, she made sure to have the boy wrap it up. She wasn't ready to have little Yang's running through the metropolis. At least not now.

"Rubes, you're a teenager. So I can guess he is one as well." She raised her eyebrow concerningly. "Is he?"

"Yes," she answered.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, Yang! I am sure. We're the same age."

"Okay," answered Yang. "So, with that being said, boys know how anatomy works. When a boy sticks his ding-a-ling inside of…"

Ruby interjected as she groaned. "Gross, Yang! Don't need a lecture. Especially coming from you!"

She snapped her fingers. "Tough! Too late as there is life forming inside of you."

She stuck out her tongue. "We can't be for certain." She stared at the applicator. "The results could be wrong."

Yang exhaled deeply. "Are we playing this game or you don't want to go further on the identity of the boy?" She flicked the cigarette out of the window. "Because I am gonna find out."

"Let's leave him out of this," Ruby retorted. "He didn't ask for this. It was my fault for allowing this to happen. He didn't do anything wrong. I was the one that forced myself on him."

"I refuse to believe that," interjected Yang. "He could have enticed you, convinced you." She grabbed the rolling papers from the nightstand and sat on Ruby's chair as she began to make another cigarette. "I am not saying that you are gullible, but boys think with their dicks. He has to know about the repercussions of his actions." She stuck out her tongue. "If you're thinking that I am going to hurt him, then perish the thought." She continued crushing tobacco into the rolling paper. "However, a bit of a jab here and a kick to the nads there can knock some responsibility into him."

"Please, Yang," said Ruby in a praying position. "It's not his fault. I am telling you the truth."

"Even If I believe you and that is a big if, I can't help but want to attack the bastard." She licked the rolling paper. "And want to crush his grapes. Just a little." She pinched her fingers. "Enough to make jam!"

"Don't call him that! He is sweet. A gentleman, the kindest person you could ever meet."

"I believe he can be. And he will be after I put these size seven's up in his narrow ass." She scoffed under her breath. "Knocking up my sister, would he?"

"Please stop, Sis!"

"Ruby! Aren't you aware of the consequences? Having a baby isn't a joke! You're fifteen! Why would you play at a time like this?" The transition of big sister turned to stern mother was shown on the blonde's worried face. "You are barely into your second year of school. You're one of the best prospective huntress in Beacon. Why would you throw it all away?"

"I didn't mean to!"

"An accident would be leaving a spoon in a microwave or accidentally leaving the water on in the kitchen sink like I did that one time, but that isn't the point." She bit into her lip. "I expected better from you."

Ruby felt tension on her shoulders. As she leaned against the wall, she felt the blame went from Izuku and back to her. "It wasn't like I was trying to get pregnant."

"Did he convince you to go raw?"

"No! I told you that I forced it on him."

"Then, why didn't you wear protection?"

"..."

"Rubes!?"

"..."

"Ruby Rose!"

Tears were sliding down her rosy cheeks. Sniffling filled the bedroom. "I...I...I…"

Yang lowered her tone. She knew that playing the blame game wasn't going to change their current juncture. She wanted answers. She was upset, if not angry. She was mad at the boy in question and she was mad at her sister for her lack of judgment, which was extremely out of character for the leader. "Look, Rubes. I am sorry for putting you on trial. But you are smarter than that. I expected better from you when you went out there. I just can't believe that you are telling me that you forced yourself onto him, unprotected of course, and then this occurs. So, you're telling me, honestly, that you put yourself in this position and now you're possibly pregnant?"

Ruby pouted her lips, nodding to Yang's questioning.

Yang lowered her head, no longer desiring a cigarette. She turned around to face her sister. "Let's say I believe your story. Let's say that the boy had nothing to do with it. Sex is common with teens. It's true. I was fourteen when I lost mine." She coughed before returning to the topic. "I will admit that I lost mine due to curiosity. The feeling of putting a boy's penis inside of me. But I made sure to stay protected. However, with you, you wouldn't allow things like that to lower your guard. There has to be a reason why you did this."

Ruby placed her hands on her cheeks. It appeared as though she wished that this wasn't real. This was nothing more than a dream and when she woke up, she would have plans to hang out with her best friend Weiss and go shopping at her favorite ritzy shops. She would go and attend a political rally with Blake. She and Jaune would write songs together. And with Yang, working on bettering their relationship between sisters.

"Ruby?"

Ruby wiped the tears with her arm. She took steady breaths as she wanted to deliver Yang's answer to her. "There is a reason."


Back to the present….

Izuku thanked the florist as he received the bouquet of black roses. Ruby and Aiko were standing outside of the florist shop as Izuku picked up his order. She was fortunate that it was now the three of them. Her mother, Summer, parted ways with them following leaving the drink bar when informed that her father hurt his back after slipping on an ice cube at the hotel bar.

Yang texted her and said that they were going to the doctor's office to get him checked out. Judging by the casualness and lack of severity in the text that her father was going to be fine. However, it may have derailed their evening dinner plans.

Izuku stepped out of the florist shop holding onto the roses. Upon seeing the roses, Aiko's eyes were gleaming in delight. "Ohh! They are so pretty!"

Izuku returned her smile. "Yes they are." He produced a tiny groan. "Pretty expensive."

Ruby reached into her purse. "If you want compensation, then allow me."

"No, no," he wavered his hand. "Save your funds. I forgot about this anyway. Fortunately, you reminded me about this and thank you." Izuku licked his chapped lips. "I'm surprised that you actually remembered her."

Ruby produced a smile. "How couldn't I forget her? She actually made my time at UA eventful whenever I was in her class." She let out a chuckle. "So, it is only right to give her my respects."

"Quite a lecher, a pervert, and definitely a sadist," said Izuku with a cheeky grin. "Nevertheless, a fearless leader."

"Are you sure that you want me to come with you?"

"Yes," answered Izuku. "She wouldn't mind you coming. After all, a student of Kayama-sensei will always be hers. We didn't call her Mama Midnight for nothing."

Ruby blushed when hearing those words. She recalled the days of being a foreign exchange student at UA High. Kayama-sensei greeted her with love and respect. Of course, not a day went by without making snarky comments and subtle threats about her Izuku. She was overly protective about him, particularly him. Nevertheless, the sensei confided in Ruby to say that if there was any interloper that could have him, she would rather it be her.

"Daddy, could I hold those roses," asked Aiko sheepishly.

"Sure!" Izuku delicately handed the roses to Little Miss Aiko.

"Wow," exclaimed Aiko as she planted her nose at the rosebuds. "They smell so sweet!"

He aided her in holding it. "Be careful! Hold onto it like your favorite toy."

"Of course," replied Aiko pridefully. "All Might will always be protective over me." She embraced the bouquet. "Just as I am protective over these roses. Haiku is on the move."

"Haiku," questioned Izuku.

"That is the superhero name she gave herself," answered Ruby.

"Because I move with rhythm." Aiko attempted to make a dance move before tripping. Fortunately, Ruby and Izuku caught her with each arm. The three-year-old chuckled. "Oops-a-daisy!"

"One thing at a time, sweetie," said Ruby.

Little Miss Aiko puffed her cheeks as she tightly clung the bouquet of roses. "Yeah, yeah!"

Ruby and Izuku chuckled at Aiko's tenacity. Izuku looked at his watch. "Let's hurry and catch the bus."

"Certainly," said Ruby.


About an hour later….

The bus ride to their destination was a comfortable silence. Ruby and Aiko sat in the two-seater whereas Izuku sat adjacent to them in a five-seater. Aiko clung to the roses as she was listening to the My Little Pony soundtrack on her mother's cell phone. Ruby was reading a book. He could not read the title because it was in a different language. Unsure of what it was about, he noticed how much Ruby appeared interested, judging by her body language.

As for himself, he was twiddling his thumbs.

This entire scene didn't seem real. At this moment in time, he was supposedly preparing to head to the drink bar and sing karaoke with his university schoolmates and catching up with his UA classmates. Afterwards, he and the boys would go to a host club as he watched Katsuki and the guys making a full of himself as Izuku filmed it at the blond's expense. In his down time, he should be catching up with his mother. They would be cutting coupons together, watching Korean dramas, and eating ice cream through midnight. Although boring and mundane to those from the outside, those moments were enjoyable and cherished by the eighteen year old.

'I love you, my little emerald gem.'

'I love you like crazy.'

A brewing headache was forming in his troubled mind. Fortunately, he kept nerve pills in his pocket. He covertly pulled it out without having Ruby seeing them. He pretended to do a yawn as he ingested the capsules. Fortunately, he had bottled water to aid the chalky taste.

Once capping the bottle, he could get his eyes off Ruby and Aiko. This situation was real. Sitting in front of him was the mother of Aiko and his own daughter. Even if he acquired a DNA test, it wouldn't be necessary. He knew he was the father.

The question remained as what was going to happen from here?


Three years earlier….

Katsuki and Tenya knocked on Izuku's apartment door. He hasn't been at school for a few days so their homeroom teacher, Aizawa-sensei, instructed Tenya to bring him his homework.

Katsuki's reasoning for accompanying Tenya was he and Izuku stayed in the same apartment complex. However, the class president knew it was to be nosy and meddling - the usual antics of the blond.

It was Inko that opened the door. "Oh! Afternoon, boys!"

Iida and Bakugo bowed at Auntie Inko. "Evening, Auntie," said Katsuki. "We wanted to see how Dek- I mean, Icchan been." The blond swiped Iida's file folder containing Izuku's work. "We have his homework for him."

The portly mother tapped her cheek. "Goodness, boys! Thanks so much." She touched her cheek again. "Icchan has been sick as a dog."

"What could be the problem, Auntie," asked Tenya inquisitively.

"We're not sure," answered Auntie Inko. "He has been too weak to step out of bed so we called a doctor for a house call." She lowered her head. "The doctor said that it isn't anything that would alert me to concerns like melera or the flu." She turned around as she was hearing retching noises coming from the bathroom. She gave the boys a worried look.

"What did the doctor suggest," asked Katsuki which surprised Tenya.

"Continue to give him plenty of fluids and much needed rest," said Auntie Inko. "It's hard to manage since Uncle is out of town and I have been using my personal time off to take care of him." Inko felt a buzz coming from her cell phone. She reached into her pocket. "Shoot! It's the pharmacy." She looked at the boys. "Boys, if you don't mind, could you watch Icchan for a bit?"

"Sure! We don't want to be unneighborly," answered Katsuki with an approving look. He could see the disapproving expression from Tenya until a stomp to his shoe convinced the genius to get with the program. "Certainly wouldn't mind, Auntie," replied Tenya as he bowed. "Our pleasure."

Inko pecked the boys on their cheek. "Thank you! It won't be long. Plus, I need to run by the store to grab a couple of items for Icchan. A suppository is needed for him."

Katsuki fake-sneezed to cover his laughter. Tenya shook his head as he stepped out of the way for Inko to run to tend to her errands. When seeing Inko out of sight, he turned to Katsuki. "You asshole! You know that I have stuff to do!"

"Faunus, please! You can pretend your hand is Kodai later on tonight," said Katsuki as he took off his shoes. "If that doesn't help, that kiss on the cheek from Auntie would do it."

"You're such a bloody bastard," commented Tenya.

"Deku," shouted Katsuki as he marched down the hallway. "Auntie tells us that you got the bubblies. Don't worry," he exclaimed happily. "She's gonna get some ass-pills and possibly ass-cream for you." He stopped at the bathroom, gingerly knocking at the door. "You're in there, aren't you?" He was sniggering. He made fake retching noises. "Let it out. Come on! Let me help you!"

Tenya slapped Katsuki's back. "Jesus, you baka! Show some compassion!"

The spiky-haired blond gently tugged Tenya's shoulder. "Iida, don't use my trademark word, okay? That's my line."

"..." Tenya gently knocked on the door. "Hey, Midoriya, it's Iida! You're okay?!"

The sound of spitting noises were coming from the toilet. "Okay is not the right word choice." Izuku spat again. "These last few days have been hell with my body."

The sound of retching filled the bathroom again.

"What have you been doing, Deku," questioned Katsuki. "I know No-Nut November has been a challenging month. Didn't think you would exhaust yourself like this."

"Overlook, Bakugo! Can you at least explain your feelings. Or at least symptoms?"

"Maybe he needs some milk," said Katsuki.

"Look, bro! Either be solution-oriented or be like Lost and disappear," said Tenya sternly.

He furrowed his eyes. "Ok, sheesh! I will turn it down a notch."

Izuku spat out once more as he tried answering Tenya's question. "Over the last few days, I have been experiencing stomach pains. They feel like I am having a cramp."

"I knew there was something vaginal within him-" Katsuki yelped when he felt Tenya used his foot to hit his knee. Katsuki dropped to the ground. "Bitch!"

"You had your warning," said Tenya. He returned his thoughts to Izuku. "What else?"

"Nausea, bloating. Waves of emotions like a tide. Sometimes, I am happy. Sometimes, I am sad."

Katsuki interjected. "Deku, I think what you need is in the cabinet." He began to snicker. "I think they are called Kotex."

POW!

Tenya used his foot to stomp Katsuki in the shin again. "Bitch! Can you guys take a joke?! See if there is another for Iida-"

POW!

Tenya had to use a bit of his quirk to sprang Katsuki's ankle.

"Okay, I am sorry," said Katsuki as he was holding onto his legs. "I was finished anyway. I'm gonna be in the living room." Tenya watched Katsuki as he stood up and limped his way to the living room. When seeing Katsuki out of sight, he turned his head to the door.

"The doctor told me to take it easy for the rest of the week," said Izuku. Tenya could hear the sound of a flushing toilet. He backed away as he saw Izuku opening the door.

Izuku didn't look too good. His face was flushed. His hair was unkempt and his eyes were yellow and bloodshot. His sweatsuit was drenched and overly worn. A hint of body odor was looming from him.

"Jesus," cried Tenya. "Let's get you into the shower." Initially, he was going to let Katsuki assist, but decided against it. "I am going to draw you a bath. Go in your room and find some fresh clothes."

The emerald-haired teen nodded as he slowly walked back to his bedroom. Tenya immediately rushed to the bathroom to set up the bath. As he prepared, his thoughts were on Izuku's symptoms.

Cramps, bloating, mood swings, nausea? You would think he was having a missed period or he was experiencing pregnancy symptoms. It obviously doesn't make any sense. However, I have heard of joint pregnancy. If that is the case, who did he knock up? Tenya's thoughts were interrupted when he heard a thud coming from Izuku's bedroom.

Katsuki got to Izuku's bedroom first. "Deku?! Deku?!" He turned to Tenya. "Call the ambulance. I will phone Auntie."

Tenya was nervous when hearing Katsuki's plight. Growing anxious with worry, he entered Izuku's room. "Izuku?!" Tenya blurted out when seeing Izuku crawling into a fetal position. He was turning pale. Bits of vomit was coming from his mouth along with tears pouring down his cheeks. He dropped to the ground. "You're gonna be okay." He placed his head on his lap. Remembering Katsuku's instruction, he phoned for an ambulance.


Back to the present….

Daddy!

Daddy!

Daddy!

Aiko's squeaky voice penetrated his thoughts. No longer was in a fetal position in his bedroom. Aiko was standing in front of him. She was in all smiles from ear to ear, holding to the somewhat wrinkled bouquet of roses.

"Daddy?" She waved her hand over his eyes. "Remnant to Daddy, are you with us?"

Izuku took her hand. He shut his eyes. Soft and nimble to the touch. Hands that someday were going to become big hands. He couldn't help but stare at her eyes - green and silver. Dazzling and bright as the evening star. Her emerald hair was deep, rich, long as a river. Her freckles - evenly matched on each cheek like his.

"Daddy?"

She is my daughter.

"Oh! Sorry, Aiko," said Izuku as he was stammering. "Couldn't help but take a good look at you." He reached over as he stroked her cheek. She was turning red with his soft touch. She is definitely a shining gem.

His thoughts were interrupted when he was his stop. Immediately he grabbed Aiko's waist with one hand before pulling the lever. The bus went to an abrupt stop. Ruby went forward, causing her to drop her book. Fortunately, she caught the seat handle in time. "Goodness," she exclaimed.

A nervous laughter came out of his mouth. "Sorry about that, ladies." Aiko rushed to her father's lap. "It's okay, Daddy!" She kissed him on the forehead. "We forgive you!"

A few moments later, Ruby, Aiko, and Izuku got off of the bus. With Izuku holding the roses in one hand and holding onto Aiko with another, he led Ruby to their destination.

"Can I get down, Daddy," asked Aiko.

Izuku lowered her daughter so she could walk. "Careful, Aiko! Don't dirty your dress anymore than it already is."

"Yes, Mommy!"

Izuku walked the cobblestone path as they passed an iron gate with sunflowers over the arches. Aiko paused when noticing the marker ahead of them. It was written in Kanji.

"Golden Meadows Memorial Park," said Aiko slowly. She pointed at the sign as she turned to Ruby and Izuku. "Is that what it says, Daddy?!"

Izuku was amazed. Ruby decided to speak. "She has private tutors."

"No question about her intelligence," replied Izuku. He looked at Aiko with a smile. "That's correct!"

She clapped happily. "Yay! I can read it! I can read it!" Ruby chuckled as Aiko did a celebratory dance by making ballerina moves. Izuku overlooked the deep green meadows. A sullen, yet quiet and tranquil place. He often got teary-eyed that his sensei was no longer part of the living. It has been over a year since Kayama-sensei's demise. He doesn't like speaking on what caused her death or the actions following her death, but declaration of justice was certain to assure that her death wasn't in vain.

Ever so often, he would visit the cemetery whenever he was in town. He tried not to think about how she died, but how she lived. As he briefly recalled his former principal, Nezu, said when he eulogized Kayama-sensei's memorial service, in this place of loving words, this is where the Earth welcomes back her own.

A few minutes later, as they approached the hill, they saw three familiar stones. They were black and etched under the traditional Japanese markings.

He reached into his jacket and pulled out his handkerchief. "Afternoon, sensei," he said to the stones. "I can see that you got a little dirty since I last came to see you." While Izuku used his hands and handkerchief to clean the plot, Ruby decided to assist.

"Let's see if I can give her a little decorating," said Ruby. She took the black roses and split them into bundles of three.

"It should be thirty-two roses, I think," said Izuku.

Ruby nodded as she confirmed his calculations. In areas she could position the flowers, she placed them neatly. Aiko watched her parents take care of Kayama-sensei's grave plot.

"What are you doing, Daddy? Mommy," questioned Aiko.

"Taking care of our auntie," replied Ruby.

She pointed at the gravestone. "Your auntie is a rock?"

Ruby put her finger to her lip. She has yet to discuss death and loss to her daughter. "Well, she isn't exactly a rock, but let's say she is a spirit."

"Like in one of those shrines?"

"Well, you can say that," answered Ruby.

Izuku decided to step in. "Let's say that this is a site where we can honor Auntie." He pointed at the sky. "Auntie is actually in heaven, but we keep this place so we make sure that she looks good."

"Hmm," replied Aiko. "I am a bit confused, Daddy!"

He rubbed his hand through her hair. She giggled. "Daddy, that tickles!"

"Stay innocent," he said to himself.

Once Izuku and Ruby felt that her tombstone was clean and neat, the duo stood up. "Well, Sensei," said Izuku. "You're looking great. Don't get too dirty. God knows what you're doing while perusing this world."

Izuku shut his eyes as he gave his sensei a moment of silence. He placed his hands in a praying position as he recited the Lord's Prayer. Ruby positioned herself next to him as she closed her eyes. Aiko got in the center of her parents and did the same.

Izuku allowed the tears to crest toward his cheeks. These tears were no longer sorrowful as these tears were celebrating his teacher's thirty-two years of life. He kneeled to the ground, crouching forward to kiss the stone.

He, then, stood up and made a few intermittent claps. He bowed before his sensei.

He opened his eyes before turning to Ruby. "I feel better. Thank you for coming with me."

Ruby nodded approvingly. "Thank you for bringing me." Izuku paused as he saw Ruby's rosy lips. Her gentle smile. Suddenly, moments of yesteryear flashed upon him.

'I love you, my little emerald gem.'

'I love you like crazy.'

Izuku immediately turned around. Why would a tingling sensation form within his groin? And at a place like this?

'Izuku! Izuku! I love you!'

'Love me! Love me like you would Ochako or the girls you speak with at school! Love me like we are lovers.'

'I love you, my little emerald gem.'

'I love you like crazy.'

I have to do this. I love you! I can't keep this pain in my heart. If I can't do this now, then it will be pointless. I must seal the deal. I want to show you how serious I love you.'

'I think you might hate me, so allow me to not give you such a ghastly image.'

He had told himself that this wasn't the time nor the place to have these thoughts. However, those thoughts are reminders of how Ruby's actions that day led him to his current predicament.

"Izuku, are you okay?"

The emerald-haired teen turned to the concerned Ruby. He nodded in compliance. "Yeah! Yeah, I am sorry." He snorted loudly. "Sorry! Kinda got lost in the moment."

She reached for his shoulder, rubbing it gently. "I understand. You don't have to explain."

He produced a fake smile before turning around. "C'mon, let's go! Don't want to miss the bus."


A few minutes later….

Izuku and the girls were heading toward the exit of the memorial park. At some point, he and Ruby needed to have a talk about their daughter. On the surface, things were appearing well. However, within, he was having more questions than answers.

"So, what are your plans for the rest of the evening," asked Ruby.

He had his hands in his pockets. In actuality, he was playing by ear with his plans. Tenya texted him earlier before going to the cemetery about a mixer downtown with some of their friends. The Wild, Wild Pussycats invited him to a pop up show at the municipal auditorium tonight. Auntie Rumi and Auntie Yuu were hosting a magic show and gave him a password to speak with the security guards for tickets.

"Well, I know we were supposed to have dinner tonight, but I am afraid it might be cancelled," retorted Ruby.

"Yeah," said Izuku.

"If you are free this evening, would you like to hang out with just the two of us?"

Izuku's throat ran dry.

'I love you, my little emerald gem.'

'I love you like crazy.'

"Izuku?"

"..."

"Oi, Deku! What are you doing here?"

Izuku turned around and noticed a black Audi in the parking lot. Standing beside it was Katuski.

"I could ask you the same thing," said Izuku as he approached his childhood friend. The duo bumped fist with each other. "Auntie is letting you borrow her car?"

The blond smiled. "Of course!" He, then, turned around and reached back into the vehicle to grab something. It was a bouquet of black roses. "I guess it is safe to say that you were also paying your respects as well."

Izuku sighed while nodding. "Yeah, we did."

Katsuki looked over Izuku as he noticed the black-redheaded beauty and the tiny damsel beside her. "Deku," he said slyly. "What is this I am seeing?"

"Calm your thoughts and your hormones," retorted Izuku. "If I jog you down Memory Lane, this is Ruby."

Katsuki's face flattened and his hands began to shake.

The sound of footsteps loomed closer to Izuku. "Relax, Bakugo! You're among friends."

Katsuki regained his composure. "Yeah, I knew that. Just felt a chill is all." He shook hands with Ruby. "Welcome back, I guess."

"Thanks," said Ruby. Ruby noticed that Aiko was hiding behind her. She looked at her daughter. "Aiko, don't be shy. This is Izuku's friend, Uncle Katsuki!"

The blond was taken aback. "Uncle?"

Izuku gave him a stern look as Katsuki relaxed his face. He produced a smile as he kneeled at Aiko's line of sight. "Hey, kid! I am Uncle Katsuki." He looked up at Ruby. "Aiko, right?!"

"Hmm-hmm!"

Aiko was getting startled when seeing Katsuki's face as he smiled. As he extended his hand, she shied away. Ruby and Izuku laughed. "Sorry, Bakugo. My daughter is shy with strangers."

Katsuki raised his eyebrow. "Wait a minute? Daughter?"

"Your ears didn't deceive you, Kacchan," said Izuku. "This is Ruby's daughter, Aiko." Izuku kneeled this time and looked at the startled Aiko. "Now, sweetness! This is your uncle, Katsuki. Can you say hello?"

She watched as Katsuki was digging in his ear. She hid behind her mother. "Daddy, he reeks of cheap cologne. He is scary!"

Katsuki became stunned when hearing those words penetrate his ears. "Scary?! Scary?! Why I outta?"

Ruby raised her eyebrow. "Relax, Bakugo. She's three!"

He took breaths. This wasn't the first time kids were intimidated by him. "Fine!" He crossed his arms. However, something finally hit his mind. "Oi, Deku! Did...did that little girl call you Daddy?"

Izuku slowly nodded his head.

Katsuki took a moment to examine the situation. His eyes were focusing on Ruby and Izuku and then Aiko.

"No! No! No!" The blond was taken aback. "Deku! Deku, no you did not?!" A grin appeared on his face. "No, you didn't, Deku! No, you didn't! You hit that, didn't you?!"

Before Izuku could explain the situation, he heard something loud coming from behind them.

"AIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!"

Katsuki looked up and saw a blonde woman flying into the air, aiming her fist toward him.

BOOM!

A blast of smoke and debris filled the air. Immediately, Izuku grabbed Aiko and Ruby and covered them from the blast. Izuku felt the roughness of terrain bombarding him. However, he made sure that Aiko and Ruby were protected.

"Ruby, Aiko, are you okay," asked Izuku.

Ruby nodded in agreement. Aiko did the same.

As the dust and debris cleared, feet away from them was a large crater.

And then Ruby saw a familiar face.

"Man, that felt so damn good!" The blonde shook off the dust and she got out of the crater. She noticed Ruby, her niece, and a stranger she didn't recognize.

"Yang," questioned Ruby.

Yang cracked her neck and her knuckles before approaching her sister. "What's up, Sis!" She smiled at Aiko. "Hey, Aiko!"

"Hey, Auntie Yang," she said while smiling.

Ruby wasn't moved by her sister's sudden appearance. "Yang, what are you doing here?"

The blonde examined her fist. "Finally showing the father the meaning of back pay in child support." She turned around to examine her masterpiece. "I bet he wouldn't dare peddle you anymore."

"Yang, you promise!"

"I promise a lot of things, but I needed answers," said Yang. "I've followed this bastard all day and I don't know what made you think he is something special." She spat on the ground. "He is horrible!"

Yang took deep breaths as she needed the time to catch her breath. She, then, looked at Izuku. "Oh, hi! Sorry for creating this raucous. Was tending to business with the baby's father." She extended her hands. "Pardon my rudeness, I am Yang Xiao Long. Ruby's sister and Aiko's aunt. What's your name, cutie?"

Izuku nervously complied as he didn't want to be the man in the second crater. "Izuku Midoriya!"

The silver-eyed blonde's smile faded. She pointed at the emerald-haired teen. "You're Izuku Midoriya?"

"Yeah," answered Izuku.

Yang was getting confused. She looked at her sister. She pulled out her cell phone and went into her gallery. Izuku saw that it was a picture of Katsuki. "That boy? He isn't Izuku?"

"No, he isn't!"

"If this is Izuku Midoriya, then who did I hit?"

"I still see the shadows in my room. Can't take back the love that I gave you."

Sounds of groaning and moaning filled the crater. At least it was safe to say that Katsuki was alive, thought Izuku.

"Yang," said Ruby as she grabbed Izuku's ankle. "The picture I gave you wasn't Izuku. I knew you would do something like this." The mother of Aiko took deep breaths. "This is the real Izuku Midoriya. He is the guy who is Aiko's real father."

Yang nervously turned around and looked at the crater she made. She stretched her infinity scarf. "Oum, damn it!"

To be continued….

BD: Quite a chapter, GOTA!

GOTA: I try! I try!

BD: Wasn't expecting the Nemuri part or Yang's surprise visit.

GOTA: Something different. But, I will say that Katsuki and Yang are going to stick around.

BD: Can't wait to see more. Stay tuned!