Izuku watched as the data was fed into his phone. Shockwave had been sending him footage and calculations on Cell's training since he started. To say he was impressed would be an understatement.
Cell's first attempt at the course took just under six seconds. It still takes him around five seconds to complete the course, but with far less deductions. He knew docking points for losing limbs would count for something. 'What is his current stability level?' he messaged Shockwave. 'Approximately 70%' Shockwave replied. Izuku smirked, knowing that progress was continuing even with his absence from the lair.
The hum of his home computer took back his attention. He had a small array of blueprints for new inventions, each a modified version of a Sapia blueprint. He knew that he couldn't just copy the old designs, whether it be the materials used or certain aspects of the design that would be foreign to his own style. Now the question remained of which order to release them.
He could start with the new construction Droid that would work in tandem with his Azure Models. Or perhaps the farming Droid with six arms and large tanks for water and fertilizer. Maybe even the chef model he found with up to four hundred recipes in its database.
Oh it was so hard too choose.
The lair rocked as the echo of excavation reached its climax. Cell leaned back, his claws holding onto the steel lining in desperation as the Lair finished shaking. "Is it done?" he asked in exasperation. "Yes, the Sapia Laboratory has been successfully moved and connected to the Lair." Shockwave echoed through the lair. "So, I have more space now?" Cell surmised. "Yes, as well as many other things." Soundwave chimed in. "Good to know, now I can just-" Cell was interrupted as the R and B Models began sawing and welding to properly connect the lab to the lair.
"Son of a bitch." Cell swore as the noise overtook the whole lair. "How long will this take?" he asked in annoyance. "Between two too five hours. We have to be precise to make sure the Laboratory is in good condition." Shockwave answered. Cell snarled before he brought his hands too his head, covering his 'ears'. "What am I supposed to too until then, I can't train with all this noise." he complained.
"Perhaps resting would be best." Soundwave suggested. "How am I supposed to sleep through this?" Cell asked. "Use your nano machines to disable your hearing, I can just connect with them to re-enable it." Shockwave said with possible annoyance. Cell froze, could he actually do that? Wanting to test it out he felt the nano machines in his body start reacting.
Then everything was silent.
Cell opened his mouth to celebrate, yet he could hear none of his words. 'It Worked.' he thought, resisting the urge to jump in joy. 'If only I knew about this several hours ago, I wouldn't have had to deal with all the prior noise.' he lamented before he felt a tap on his shoulder.
"Rest, we will wake you when it is finished or your next feeding time." was spelled out on a large screen held up by a Brick Unit. Cell read it and nodded, moving along and approaching his designated resting spot. It wasn't anything complicated, nothing more than a open space with some comfortable blankets to rest on. Lying down and closing his eyes, he could still feel the movement of the Droids reverberate through the floor. He ignored it, relaxing before dozing off.
"Current report. Midoriya has remained unchanged in his routine. Subject has left the train and is now headed for his place of work." The heroine reported in as she followed after Midoriya. Miss Savant trailed across the rooftops as Midoriya walked alone to his warehouse.
She honestly didn't see the reason for the constant reporting. The cameras could see Midoriya, He was always escorted by his own machines, and he had means to call law enforcement all on his own. Still, Nedzu gave her a job, even if it was an extremely boring job.
The boy only changed paths when a villain attack was nearby anyway.
Checking to make sure her sword was safely in its scabbard before stretching her legs. She leapt across the street as Midoriya make his final leeway towards the warehouse. Her heels dug into the wood and asphalt of the roof before she bent her knees to ease the fall.
She looked out, only to pause.
Midoriya's warehouse, and many of the other warehouses as well, were buried.
As he looked down at the ruins that was his warehouse, it was hard not to feel sad.
He knew this was going to happen, he needed it to happen.
Yet looking at the ruins, at all his hard work over the last year, it hurt him. He turned to the P.A.M. model he had following him. He tried to hold in the pain as he ordered it to start searching as he stood in silence.
As the P.A.M. unit pulled what was left of the door off the hinges and entered he let his knees give out. He did this, all too himself. He set himself back in the most drastic fashion possible. Hastily he pulled out his phone and called Nedzu, hardly a second later his call was answered.
"Yes Midoriya, what is it?" he heard the principal ask. "Its gone, the warehouse is gone. Its half buried in the ground." Midoriya said in a half broken voice. "It is?" Nedzu asked. "I wouldn't be calling if it wasn't. I didn't even get a warning from my systems." Midoriya lamented. "All right Midoriya, I have a hero nearby and she's reporting the same thing. Every warehouse on your block was struck." Nedzu said.
"I know, it's like an earthquake struck here." Midoriya said sadly. "Is there anything you can salvage?" Nedzu asked. "I don't know, my database can get anything from my Warehouse stock." Midoriya replied. "Well remain hopeful Youbg Midoriya." Nedzu advised. "I will try." He chocked out.
Then Nedzu ended the call and Midoriya took a deep breath. He was only half acting, he knew that his stock was most likely destroyed. He had to call it in to Nedzu, knowing that the principal would have the most appropriate reaction to it. He quickly called the police next, only to be met with an automated message of a busy network.
Someone landed behind him and Midoriya turned. A tall woman with an armored bodysuit and a sword at her side approached him. "I just finished checking in with Nedzu, this place and at least fifty other locations were hit last night." The heroine said. Midoriya just nodded as the P.A.M. unit returned with a hunk of scrap in its arms.
The Droid let out a soft beeped, almost like it was saying yes. Midoriya just took the scrap in his hands and looked over it. It was part of an Azure Unit, torn apart rather violently. "They didn't go easily." Midoriya muttered as the Heroine approached the entryway. "You going in?" he asked. "Yes, I have to check to make sure no villains are still there." The heroine responded. "Be careful..." "Miss Savant." She answered before going in.
It was a mess, scrap and wires were scattered all over the place. Walls and floor were torn up and wrecked. There was a massive crater, most likely the sealed up hole that the villains had struck from. The only thing in the entire warehouse was the remains of battle, no equipment, no technology, just ruin.
"Nedzu, are you seeing this?" she called into her comms. "Yes, it's rather unnerving. Fifty facilities struck in one night, it's almost unheard of." Nedzu replied. "So, about the suspicions?" she asked. "On hold, this kind of mass strike is rather unheard of. The sheer variety of locations struck means it was random. This just makes me more concerned on what else the Mole could do." Nedzu said as Savant paused.
"Midoriya's approaching." She said before turning off the comms.
"I must say, rather impressive." Afo commented as he listened to the news. "I know right. Fifty raids in one night with no witnesses." Tomura chimed in. "And nothing left behind." Afo finished the sentence.
"So, you talked about setting up a proper meeting with him?" Tomura asked. "Between Him and I, if you wish to make requests then you will have too talk with him on your own time." Afo replied as Tomura grimaced. "Come on Sensei, he made you that Suit. He can make those machines. I just need some weapons thrown in, maybe a brief summon assist." Timura argued. "And you will get them, on your own time." Afo countered.
"Will the meeting at least be in person?" Tomura asked. "Yes, and if you are to be present then you must be on your best behavior." Afo warned. "Understood sensei." Tomura replied.
There was a brief moment of silence before Tomura slammed his drink on the counter.
Afo just gave his apprentice a side glance. "What now?" he asked in annoyance. "Those fucking trolls at U.A., our rogue just sent the info on their location. I have to get the League ready to move out. I might not be present for your meeting." Tomura sighed the last part. "Worry not Tomura, if all goes well I might leave in a word of encouragement." Afo said. "Thank you sensei, I have to start drafting a plan now." Tomura said as he left his seat and ran to one of the back rooms.
Afo let out a sigh before shaking his head. He clenched his fists before letting it go slack. "Let this meeting go well. I know I'll fight that damn oaf again." he muttered before turning off the TV.
Cell was busy doing a handstand while a pair of Head Units placed weights on his feet. "More." he called out as they each place another hundred pounds on his feet. He barely strained or shifted at the newly added weight. "More." he called as they repeated said action.
He was about to call for another hundred when the lair entrance opened. He turned his head to see the Master return. "Remove." he commanded as the Heads preceded. Once the weights were off he stalked towards the Master just as he sat down.
"Hello Sir, good to see you back." he greeted. All he was met with was silence. Cell gave the Master a once over, finding nothing wrong with him. "What is the problem?" he asked. The Master just turned to him, the face of his helmet staring blankly at Cell.
"Just... Having a moment." The Master replied with a slight break in his voice. "You feel unwell for the treatment of your civilian works." Shockwave stated. "Yes, the fact that I undid a years worth of work and have to juggle the orders with rebuilding everything lost. It's been rather draining." Master replied. "Do you wish to pause your efforts?" Shockwave asked. "No, I just need a moment to recover from it " The Master answered.
"Afo has sent a request for a meeting in person. Are you going to accept?" Shockwave asked. The Master paused, looking at the screen before letting out a deep sigh. Slowly he removed his helmet, green locks flowing free. Cell looked at the face of his Master for the first time and was surprised by just how young he was
"Yes, when does he want it?' Midoriya asked. "As soon as possible. Within a few hours even." Shockwave answered. "Then tell him to get ready, I'm heading over now." Midoriya said as he walked over to the Mech and gestured for Cell to follow.
The Shockwave Mech drove forward as Cell clung to the side. Driving down the same tunnel as Midoriya closed the head of the mech.