Chapter 34
[Silence]
It was around dusk at U.A. High. Principal Nezu was walking through the hallway while reading about the Hosu incident, on his phone. Vlad King and Hound Dog were accompanying him, each wheeling in packages on platform trucks, as all three were heading to the Monetary Room. The three of them soon at the entrance of the room they seeked, then Nezu opened the door and entered first.
[Play Boku no Hero Academia OST An Abdominal Investigation]
Inside the Monetary Room, 3 Ectoplasm clones and Moogle were in the middle of constructing a terminal, as per Nezu's request. Another 8 Ectoplasm Clones and Power Loader were working on a portable mini generator to make sure that said terminal won't drain out the entire school building's power just to run. The reason this was needed was because Moogle had explained to the staff that what Nezu was requesting him to build would require more power than what a few dozen breaker boxes could give.
As the Principal entered, he asked "How's progress coming along, my fellow white fur colored friend?"
"Depends on whether or not a few specific materials are inside the confines of one of those packages, Kupo." The merchant replied.
Hound Dog and Vlad King unloaded the packages and let Moogle inspect what was inside of them. After some digging, he found what he was looking for. A container holding some Thunder Gems. The merchant smiled and took the container out of the package.
"I'm assuming that those are going to solve the power issue." Nezu said.
"Your assumption is correct, Kupo." Moogle confirmed. "It's been a while since I've last requested some Thunder Gems."
"Are these rare to acquire, or something?" Vlad King asked.
"More like they're outdated, ever since we started using the Lightning Gems, Kupo." Moogle stated.
"Are Lightning Gems more effective than Thunder Gems?" One of the Ectoplasm clones wondered.
"They're both equally effective in generating self sustaining electrical power, Kupo." Moogle explained. "It's just that Lightning Gems are more physically durable and can also be synthesized into the more powerful Lightning Crystals, while Thunder Gems are not as durable, making Thunder Crystals a nonexistent item, Kupo. A Lightning Crystal would just fry the terminal anyway, so the slightly cheaper and outdated Thunder Gem will work just fine and save me some cash, Kupo."
With that explanation out of the way, Power Loader then spoke up. "Well, if you want to test it, then bring the thing over here. I just finished constructing the miniature portable generator, to your specifications. Now it just needs the source."
[Silence]
Moogle brought the container over and handed one of the Thunder Gems to an Ectoplasm clone, who carefully inserted the item inside. Then once the gem was inserted and the generator, the group carefully inserted the generator inside an open socket.
[Play FF7 Remake OST Victory Fanfare (VR)]
After a few seconds, the terminal powered up, playing a tune to signal that it is now operational.
[Silence]
"Success, Kupo." Moogle said, proud of himself. "Now I just need to transmit the data you copied off of Sora's phone and the school computers into this, build the physical compiler, and then boom, we can start field testing my baby, Kupo."
"Did you just call this terminal your baby?" Power Loader noticed. "Did Hatsume get to you?"
"HAHA! No, Kupo." The merchant replied. "The two of us may be all buddy buddy now, but we aren't that close, Kupo. Just a convenient coincidence, Kupo."
[Play KH Re:Chain of Memories OST Scent of Silence]
"Right." The Support Course manager replied, not entirely believing that. "So remind me again. Why exactly did we ditch the whole students vs teachers idea for this?"
"Aside from the fact that Sora's abilities are about on par with our own, making that idea null and void as an actual test for him. This idea should present a more realistic, if not, more accurate scenario when it involves being out on the field as a Pro Hero." Nezu explained.
"With the context we have, that is about the most ironic reasoning as to ask me to make this for you, Kupo." Moogle noted.
"While true, you can't deny that this in the long run will be much more beneficial for the students." Nezu stated. "Especially since this can also be used for training."
"Don't get too ahead of yourself Principal, Kupo." Moogle spoke up. "I said that I could 'maybe' do that. No promises."
"The term maybe still gives optimism." Nezu replied.
"But it also gives doubts, Kupo." The Merchant added. "I may have helped build and operate one of these things in the past, but I'm only competent at best, Kupo."
"I have faith in you, Moogle." The Principal assured the Merchant. "Have faith in your 'baby'."
Moogle glared at him for a moment before speaking once again. "Do you have the data, Kupo?"
Nezu handed him a box. "All of the data that we need for at least the final exams."
Moogle opened the box and noticed that it had quite a few disk drives. "How many terabytes in total is this, Kupo?" He asked, sounding uneasy.
"Exactly 320." Nezu answered.
Moogle sighed and said "This is gonna take a while, Kupo."
[Play Boku no Hero Academia OST Each of Their Goals]
It was nightfall at Hosu General Hospital. Sora, Shoto and Izuku were looking out the window to see Tenya walking outside with his mother. She came to pick him up and take him back to their home to take care of him. There wasn't much of a fuss about the causes of boys' injuries, thanks to the news story managing to cover their experience up.
The official story was that 7 Pro Heroes and 4 Highschool Students ran into him by chance, then Endeavor rushed in and took care of the situation all by himself. While only mentioned running into the Hero Killer, the students injuries were still reported, but only as accidents that happened during the internships, instead of Stain causing them.
After Iida left, nothing else happened, so the three boys just slept through the night, but on the morning of the next day, Todoroki was the next to leave, stating that he still wished to learn what he could from his father, as well as check to see how much his old man's pride had been damaged for taking the credit for his own son's work. Sora asked his friend to text him about it later, and now it was him and Midoriya.
The two boys didn't really talk that much, since the two already knew what the other did during the internships, thanks to the Keyblade wielder texting his friend at least once every day during said internships, so the two just looked at their phones for now. Izuku was looking at the news report, and Sora was texting the rest of the class, asking how they were doing. He also texted Itsuka and Tetsutetsu, since he had their numbers and considered them friends, in spite of barely interacting with each other.
[Play Boku no Hero Academia OST Combat Training]
The first reply he got was from Ochako, who apparently learned not only how to take someone down, but also disarm someone with a knife. She also stated how this 'Gunhead Martial Arts' was awesome. Sora texted that she should give him a lesson after the internships are over.
A little later, Sora received two texts. One from Momo, and another from Kendo. Yaoyorozu's text was about how she and Itsuka went on a patrol with Uwabami, only to watch the Pro be bombarded by her fans wherever they went. She mentioned how she was confused at how this could count as diligently working, but still held on to some small hope that she isn't just here because of her looks. Sora just sent her more words of encouragement and received a thanks.
Kendo's text was a bit more blunt and pragmatic compared to Momo's, stating that Uwabami was either out of touch on what 'diligently working' meant, or that the Pro was just too famous for her own good. She also noted while Sora's words of encouragement did give her some optimism, she was still doubting that anything actually worth learning would be taught here. The only thing that could be considered a highlight was the fact that she and Yaoyorozu got to be part of a commercial. Sora once again sent words of encouragement, but also gave some small praise that she and Momo were going to be on TV. The boy received a thanks from her as well.
A bit later in the day, two more texts were received, this time by Ejiro and Tetsutetsu. They both basically texted the same message to him. Apparently they did some community service with Fourth Kind in the form of cleaning up a few blocks littered with trash. They both also texted how they were very much unenthusiastic about it, but kept an energetic attitude as to not get punched in the head by the Pro. Sora texted both of them back how he saw a friend of his who was out of shape, clean a whole beach by himself and how said friend got really toned and strong afterwards. This got both of them in much better spirits, as evident by Ejiro literally texting "HOLY CRAP! THAT'S AWESOME! NOW I UNDERSTAND! THANK YOU!" and Tetsutetsu literally texting "NOW I UNDERSTAND! THAT'S AWESOME! THANK YOU! HOLY CRAP!"
More time passed and then Sora got a text from Kyoka. Her day was a bit more exciting, as she helped Death Arms and one of his sidekicks deal with an active crime. She managed to not only help the Heroes with a hostage situation, but she also safely escorted the hostages away while the Pros dealt with the fighting. She texted how it felt fulfilling and Sora texted some praise her way, which she was very happy to accept.
Sora got a text from Tsuyu about how she just finished cleaning the deok of the ship she was on and was currently on a break with Sirius, the Sidekick of Selkie, the Pro Hero she was interning with. She also texted how said Pro Hero had a 'kawaii' face. Sora had no idea what that meant, so when he looked up the word, saw that it meant adorable, then looked up a picture of Selkie for reference, he couldn't help but chuckle at the idea of a super bulky spotted seal making a cute face. When Sora texted back how that is kind of funny, he didn't get a response. She most likely needed to get back to work, so he left it at that.
[Play KH Re:Chain Of Memories OST Thirteenth Discretion]
Back at the bar, Tomura Shigaraki, Kurogiri, and the Figure were sitting in their usual places. Unlike before however, they were all waiting for someone to return to them. A broker who was known to the League as Giran had offered to invest in this little group and help find experienced evildoers to increase it's roster. Before that however, the broker stated that he wouldn't be the only person interested in them and that he 'knows a guy'. So now, the three of them are awaiting the return of their new potential business partner.
As the three were waiting, Tomura was fidgeting around with a deck of playing cards, grabbing two kings, all of the queen and jack cards, and placing them on the table is a specific way. Kurogiri was once again, cleaning the area he was in, while also keeping an eye on Shigaraki out of both his obligatory nature, and slight curiosity to what his master was doing.
The Figure was a bit more restless than they normally would be, mainly due to the fact that there is someone who knows they exist and even though all Giran saw was the black cloak they wore, it's still plenty recognizable to Sora, and they can't afford Sora discovering them just yet. One would think that simply getting rid of the cloak would be an option, but it's the only thing concealing their immense darkness, which in turn, keeps the Heartless from flocking towards them like moths to a light, which would also reveal wherever the Figure was almost immediately. Until they are certain that they can deal with Sora, the cloak is staying on.
A knock on the door was heard, but nobody replied. While the League expects it to be Giran, they still need to make sure that it isn't anyone else. They got their answer when they heard his voice. "This place is perfect for privacy."
"This supposed to be some hidey hole, or just a random place to talk business?" An unfamiliar voice asked.
"Both are valid options." Giran answered before he opened the door, seeing the League look at the person he brought with him. "What? Did you forget? This is the guy I said I knew."
The man was a bit rotund, compared to Giran, but that wasn't the only difference. He had black hair that was pulled back and made into a man bun, he had a white shirt, grey pants, brown shoes, but his only somewhat interesting eye catch, was the patch on his right eye.
"So I'm assuming that this man is an acquaintance of yours." Kurogiri spoke first.
"We're both fine fellows who would simply like a drink while we talk business with each other." Giran said. "Right?"
"Eh...Right." The black haired man replied. "Ya got some Hoppy?"
[Silence]
Back at the hospital, Sora had just finished sending another message to his friends from other worlds. Izuku made sure that nobody came in while his friend did his thing, as a way to respect the Keyblade wielder's privacy. Sure, Midoriya knows him better than most people, but to him, that didn't mean he was fine with listening in on Sora's personal life, even though the Keyblade wielder was usually fine with it.
[Play KH1.5 Remix OST It Began With a Letter]
After Sora finished his message, Izuku came back in, but a doctor also came in with him. "Excuse me, Sora." The doctor spoke up.
"Yes?" The boy replied.
"You're free to go." The doctor stated.
Sora was a bit confused. "Free to go?" He repeated.
"Since your surgery was already covered for, performed, and now that you've rested up a bit, you should be able to leave, so long as you remember to take the painkillers we prescribed to you." The doctor explained.
"Wait, it's that easy?" Sora asked, still confused.
"I'm gonna guess that this was your first surgery." The doctor said.
"Well...yeah." Sora confirmed.
"Well to answer your question, sometimes it's that easy." The doctor explained. "Your surgery was relatively minor and your recovery was very swift. The bandages can be taken off tomorrow and the only thing that you need to worry about is remembering to take the painkillers."
With that explanation out of the way, Sora decided to ask one last question. "Um...where exactly did you guys put my clothes anyway?"
"We gave your uniform to the two Pros supervising you." The doctor answered. "They should be in the lobby area."
"Ok. Thanks." Sora said before the doctor left the two boys alone. The Keyblade wielder then turned to Izuku and stated "Since we're still technically doing the internships, I might as well get back to mine and learn all I can, right?"
Midoriya nodded and replied "Yeah. These only last a week, and we lost two days because of what happened at Hosu."
Sora nodded and then began walking towards the exit. "I'll text you when I get back to Sir's agency." He said, before exiting the room.
[Silence]
After some walking, The Keyblade wielder found Bubble Girl and Centipeder in the lobby, talking to each other while Bubble Girl was holding onto Sora's stuff. The boy walked over to them and asked. "Did I keep you two waiting?"
Both Sidekicks turned to face him and Centipeder was the first to answer. "Not at all." he said. "How's your hand?"
"Bandages can come off tomorrow." Sora replied as he held his hand in front of them. "That and it's gonna sting for a week, but that's why the doctor gave me painkillers."
"Well, that's good to know." Bubble Girl stated as she gave the boy his stuff. "Your School Uniform and Hero Costume are both in the case. Get yourself changed and when you're ready to go, meet up back here with us."
"Got it." The Keyblade wielder said. He walked away from them and was about to go back to his and Izuku's room, but before he did he went back to the front desk and asked the secretary something.
Elsewhere in the hospital, four people were all in their own hospital beds in a single room, each with treated injuries. There was a man with one of his legs bandaged and his face slightly stitched up, another man with a patch on his chest, a woman with bandages around her stomach area and an abstract faced man with his legs in casts. The four of them were each minding their own business until they heard a knock on the entrance to their room. When the four looked towards the door, they all saw Sora come in.
[Play KH Unchained OST Daybreak Town Field Theme]
They all knew who he was and the man with his face slightly stitched greeted him. "Well, look who it is."
"If it isn't our little Hero?" The woman said in a friendly manner.
These four people were the Pro Heroes that Sora helped patch up after his fight with Stain. All of them saw firsthand what Sora did and were very much grateful that the boy not only protected them while they were down, but also went out of his way to help patch them up, even with a blade lodged in his hand at the time. Sure, they were also a bit annoyed that this kid basically took down the Hero Killer by himself, single handedly even out the playing field against the Villains that were rioting in Hosu before that, then reinforce Endeavor, and quell said rioters. But considering that said actions heavily lightened the loads on each of their shoulders and also saved their lives, they were more happy than annoyed to see him.
"What brings you here?" The abstract faced Hero wondered.
"Well, I'm getting ready to head back to my internship, but before that, I wanted to check in on you guys and see if all of you were doing ok." Sora explained.
"We're about as ok as we can be." The Pro with his chest patched up informed him.
"Right." Sora replied, sounding a little down. "Sorry I couldn't do more."
"Don't be." The Pro with his face stitched said. "You did everything you could and that's all one could ask for."
"Yeah." The abstract faced Pro agreed.
"And besides, all of us would have been dead if it weren't for you stepping up when you did." The female Pro added. "Sure, it was technically illegal, but in this case, the ends definitely justify the means."
Sora smiled at them, very happy with the generosity they were showing him. He was half expecting them to ridicule him on how it wasn't safe and how he put himself at risk, but considering that this is technically part of the Hero job, then the Pros probably expected that he knew what he was getting into, since he did tell them he was training to be a Hero. While it was still dumb to do, like the female said, the ends justified the means.
"That being said." The Pro with his chest patched up spoke again. "Try not to make a habit of running into danger, kid."
"At least until you get a license." Added the Pro with his face stitched. "Not every Pro is as understanding."
"And they definitely wouldn't like getting a pay cut due to incompetence." The Female Pro also added.
"I'll do my best." Sora replied to them. "Hope you all get well soon." After saying that, he left the four of them to rest and with that out of the way he went back to his and Izuku's room to get out of the hospital garb and into the school uniform.
[Silence]
Back at the bar, the League didn't move from their places, and kept to themselves while Giran and the one eyed man were talking business. The Figure at first was listening in to what they were saying as a method of learning more about this world's darker side, but then started tuning out of it when the two were talking about past clients that they worked with and watched fail at their attempt to defy Hero Society.
The Figure was almost completely uninterested until the one eyed man said something interesting. "Ya know, lately it's been hard finding people to do business with." He stated. "My buddies all complain about not being able to sell stuff. It's a real pain." He took a sip of his Hoppy.
"That's cause it's a serious crime to develop or sell support items or costumes if you don't have a license." Giran emphasized while cleaning a gun shaped lighter. "On top of that, there've been rumors that legit support companies have actually been selling extra gear on the Black Market to people who aren't certified Heroes."
"Aghhh." The one eyed man sighed. "Man, I miss the days before All Might. And I was still small time back then. Remember when Villains were wild and impulsive? Everyone thought they could take over the world. Was a real good time." He slammed his drink on the coaster as he continued to complain and Giran lit a cigarette with his gun shaped lighter. "But when All Might showed up, everything changed and got so damn boring. Can't have any fun while that 'Pillar of Justice' is around. Maybe it's time for me to finally call it quits."
The broker spoke up. "Don't be rash. Listen. Just between you and me, I know of a way to make some real cash." The Figure then understood why Giran brought this man here. He hadn't told him who they were just yet, and was going to advertise the League to him and secure a joint investment into the group. They listened to the broker as he continued to speak. "Keep this on the down low. I'm only telling you because I know your guys have quality goods to sell." Giran pulled out his phone and showed what was on the screen to the one eyed man. "Have you seen this yet?"
"Huh? What's that?" He asked as the Figure very slightly turned their head to see what was on the screen. It was a movie player app that had a video called 'KILL THE HERO -STAIN' as the title.
"It's a video of the Hero Killer. He's hot right now." Giran answered before he started the video.
[Play Boku no Hero Academia OST The Murderer's Eye]
The beginning of the video showed the title as well as a picture of Stain before blood covered the screen and a person spoke in the video acting as a Narrator. "The Hero Killer Stain. Real name, Chizome Akaguro." The video began flashing through pictures of Stain during his arrest as text crawled on the screen. "As a child, he was greatly inspired by All Might's debut. He enrolled in a private Hero high school, but was dismayed by what he viewed as the educational system's skewed understanding of what it meant to be a hero." An edited video of a black silhouette silently preaching around multiple while silhouettes played as the narrator continued. "Throughout his teenage years, Chizome advocated for a return to the early days of Heroes, but quickly realized that words had no power." An image of Stain's back was shown in a red background, slowly becoming more and more armed as the Narrator continued. "For the next ten years, he trained in killing techniques in order to fulfill his self appointed duty. During this time, his parents passed away in what police eventually ruled as a tragic accident." A city in the middle of the night was shown as the Narrator continued. "His focus was on a return to the old days. He believed Heroes should not seek compensation, that one should epitomize the idea of self sacrifice." A video of Stain crouching on the corner of a building in the night was shown as the narrator continued. "He believed that present day Pros were frauds. Through his violent purges, he hoped society would eventually side with him."
Then the video showed something unexpected and all too familiar to the Figure. "These streets... must run with the blood of hypocrites." Stain's voice was heard as someone somehow recorded that specific moment. "HERO! I WILL RECLAIM THAT WORD!" The one eyed man looked at the screen in both awe and fear as the Hero Killer slowly walked towards his prey, petrifying more and more of them with each step. "COME ON! JUST TRY AND STOP ME YOU FAKES!" Whoever operated the camera was able to zoom in closer to Stains face as he continued speaking. "There is only one man I'll let kill me. He is a true Hero..." The camera was at just the right angle to show the Hero Killer's slightly glowing red eye and intimidating aura as he said "All Might is WORTHY!"
The video stopped and the one eyed man was snapped back into reality. "This keeps getting uploaded and immediately taken down online, but they can't stop it." Giran stated. "It's not hard to see. This guy is really stirring something in people. From Villains with countless convictions, to felons on the run. All the major players, including me, are watching. It's infectious. Do you feel it?" The Figure smiled under their hood as Giran continued to speak. "I don't think the Heroes realize what's awakening. The evil that was once quiet and scattered, now has a rallying cry that's calling out to it. Individual criminals are seeking out the organization that the Hero Killer Stain was connected to. They're all headed to the League of Villains."
[Silence]
The one eyed man then understood. "And since they'll all head there, this League will probably need people like us, who can supply them."
"Those violent individuals will also need our help getting here." Giran added.
"Wait. Here?" The one eyed man repeated.
"Of course." Giran replied. "I mean, this is the League's lounge afterall."
After hearing that, the one eyed man looked at the people in the room. Tomura, Kurogiri, and The Figure were all looking at him, and then Kurogiri spoke. "A pleasure to make your acquaintance."
Giran got his attention again by saying "Since they were nice enough to let us stay and chat in their house, how about we start talking business with them."
After recovering from the sudden revelation, the one eyed man then walked over towards Shigaraki and asked. "How much do you pay?"
"That depends on you." Tomura said. "What do you have to offer?"
[Play KH3 OST Strange Whispers -cutscene-]
Somewhere in a dark alleyway, blood was splattered on the wall and dripping down to a corpse. The neck was stabbed and teeth marks were around the neck wound. Around the corner, a girl in a school uniform had some blood on her smiling lips and her knife had saliva on it.
Somewhere else, a young boy in a middle school uniform was wearing a gasmask and was surrounded by purple gas generated by him in the middle of a dimly lit room.
Elsewhere, in an abandoned building a lizard looking man was walking through an empty hallway with multiple weapons strapped to him and a costume design that looked almost exactly like Stain's.
In another area, A black haired man with gnarled purple skin patches and a ripped collared jacket was walking into a dark alleyway, while the ashes of a burnt photo flew towards the light behind him.
Over at an open, but empty theatrical store, a tall man in a trenchcoat was walking out of the store with multiple masks, a suit, a top hat, and a few cyan marbles in his possession.
Inside a very poorly managed hotel room, a man with a paper bag on his head was getting himself dressed while debating on whether to stay or leave this place.
Somewhere in a park, a woman who looked very much like a man was sitting on a bench, holding onto a large object covered by a cloth. She seemed to be waiting for someone.
Inside a max security prison, a blindfolded man in a straightjacket and a metal muzzle was sitting down and leaning on the wall in a sealed off cell in solitary confinement.
Elsewhere, in a small building, blood was splattered all over the walls and multiple deformed and crushed human bodies littered the area. A large man with his left eye missing was in the middle of the area, his arms covered in muscle fibers. The man was laughing at all the death around him.
[Silence]
Back at the Hospital, Sora was now wearing his school uniform and walking out the front door with Bubble Girl and Centipeder. The Keyblade wielder looked back at the hospital and towards a window on the upper levels, seeing Izuku watch him leave. Both boys waved at each other before Sora and the two Pros set off towards the train station.
Once the three of them got to the station, they boarded the bullet train and let it act as their transport for the next hour and a half. They exited at Hakone-Yumoto Station and then took a cab back to the Nighteye agency. The sun was starting to set and once they returned to Sir's agency, they were greeted by Mirio Togata.
The third year went up to Sora and said. "I saw the news. You ok? Nothing too crazy happened to you?"
Sora showed his right hand. "Just a minor injury. Nothing a few painkillers won't fix." He answered.
"Well that's good." Mirio replied. "But before we do anything else, Sir wanted to see you three once you came back. He's in his office right now."
"We'll go see him right now." Centipeder said as he walked towards the stairs.
"Hopefully he doesn't punish us too hard." Bubble Girl slightly dreaded as she followed Centipeder.
"We'll talk after, okay?" Sora offered as he followed the Sidekicks.
"Absolutely." Togata said as he went back to what he was doing before, leaving the three to go see the Pro.
[Play Boku no Hero Academia OST Threat incoming]
The two Sidekicks and Sora were now in Nighteye's office, standing in attention in front of the man as he spoke to them. "Bubble Girl reported to me what happened at Hosu. What had actually happened at Hosu. Not the story on the News." Sora was silent as Sir continued. "She told me how you fought against the Villains on the train cart, jumped out of the cart and into the city, ran into the middle of the fight with the Pros and Villains, then fought Stain, alone." Sora still remained silent. "Tell me this. What possessed you to rush into such a suicidal situation, and alone no less?"
Sora looked directly at Sir. "Because I saw people getting hurt." He answered. "Innocent people, who were just minding their own business. Good hearted people, fighting to protect those who weren't able to protect themselves. My friends, who were also thrown into the danger too. As a Hero in training, I was taught to always save and help people. Running away because it's the law doesn't mean anything to me when I know I have the power to help those people."
Nighteye just stared down Sora with that same glare from when they first met, but the boy was unflinching. There was no stutter in his words when he said all that, and the way he said it showed that he firmly believed that what he did was right.
[Silence]
The Pro gestured for his two sidekicks to leave, and although the two were hesitant, they did leave and close the door. After a few more seconds of glaring at each other, Sir leaned back and said "Good answer."
"...Huh?" Was Sora's reply as he was now confused.
[Play Boku no Hero Academia OST Resting Symbol Of Peace]
"I figured that that would be your reason as to why you would do something as mad as that, but I wanted to confirm it for myself and have you tell me in person." Nighteye explained. "Compared to me, my sidekicks are much easier to talk to directly. I know the way I present myself is intimidating to say the least, but that also means that it would be nearly impossible for anyone to lie to me." Sora started to understand what Sir meant as he continued to speak. "When you spoke to me just now, you didn't stutter, you didn't break down mid sentence, and you didn't back down when you were finished. You genuinely believed that what you did was morally correct." He paused for a second before deciding to continue. "You remind me of All Might in more ways than one. You both only wish to do what is best for others, you both present yourselves in a positive manner, and you're both equally mad when it comes to the lengths you go to achieve your goals."
Sora smiled at that. "I'm glad that I remind you of him. As his sidekick, you'd know almost everything that makes All Might who he is."
"The title 'Positive Hero' is a fitting title for you, Light Heart." Sir said as a small smile came on his face.
Sora, who at this point had never seen Nighteye smile, was surprised to see that, but more importantly, he felt proud for a few reasons. First off, he was recognized as a Hero similar to All Might, by Sir Nighteye himself. Secondly, he truly earned the right to the title 'The Positive Hero'. And Lastly, he made Sir smile, which technically means he passed that fourth assessment.
"Thank you Sir." The Keyblade wielder said. "Is there anything else we need to discuss?"
[Silence]
"Unfortunately yes." Sir stated. "However this does not pertain to what happened at Hosu, nor does it involve the internship. It's more of a personal question to rest my conscience." Sora was slightly confused but didn't object. Then the Pro asked. "What were you doing before you came to Japan?"
[Play Boku no Hero Academia OST Analysis]
Sora was silent and already felt a very immense pressure, and Nighteye noticed. "What exactly do you mean by that." The boy asked.
"During the time you were in the hospital, I decided to look up your personal record, only to find out that it didn't exist four and a half months prior." Sir stated. "No medical records before you went to U.A., your quirk wasn't registered until the same time your record was made, no information regarding your place of birth, family, original home. You're a blank sheet, similar to Hawks, but unlike him, you're completely untraceable." Sora was now even more nervous, and Sir saw that. "I'd like to believe that we're beyond acquaintances and if it's something secretive, I'll let you know that I can keep a secret, especially if it is important."
Sora was contemplating whether or not to tell him during his explanation, but once he heard that last part, that nearly sealed the deal, as it hinted that Nighteye was keeping All Might's secret, but he had to be sure. "The kind of secret, that if it ever got out, then the world would be in chaos?" He asked, eluding that his secret is just as important.
Sir gave him a serious look as he answered. "Yes."
"Then I'll start with this." Sora pulls out his gummiphone, pulls up the Memory files and hands the phone to Sir. "It's gonna sound crazy, but I'm from another world."
[Silence]
One long explanation later, and Sir was sitting still on his desk with his fingers pressed on the sides of his head, soaking in everything that was presented to him. The facts were there, the evidence was there and it completely explained why Sora didn't exist on their records over four months ago. He wasn't born here, and he's only recently shown up. It also explains why he's enrolling to be a Hero and why he's so skilled. He's saved the universe three times now, but he's weakened and stranded. And since there's Heartless running around this world, he has to deal with them as they are a part of his job.
After a moment of silence, Nighteye said. "You weren't kidding when you said it would sound crazy."
"It's a lot to take in." Sora admitted. "But you can see why this is something that needs to be kept secret."
"Yes. I can." Sir agreed. "That's all we needed to talk about. Get some rest. It's already past dark and you still have some medical and deductive lessons planned for tomorrow."
Sora was slightly taken aback. "You're able to just go on like it's a normal day?" He questioned.
"I've kept All Might's secret ever since he got that stomach injury, and that secret is similar in its weight." The Pro stated, making Sora remember and understand. "So now, you're dismissed."
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Once Sora left Sir's office, he heard his gummiphone ring and saw that Asui was calling him. He answered the phone. "Hey Tsu. What's up?" He slightly jerked back from his friend talking so fast. "Whoa whoa whoa, slow down. What's got you so excited?" He got an answer. "Wait. You helped stop a drug trade?" This phone call was gonna take the rest of his time while he gets ready for bed.
And thus ends this chapter. Many things have occurred. Sir knows Sora's identity and will keep it secret. The League has a second investor and a few bad people are on the move. The Pros that Sora saved have no ill will towards the boy. The Keyblade wielder knows what everyone else has been up to. And lastly, Nezu and Moogle's project is almost at the testing phase. The next chapter will officially start the next ark, which is the 20th episode of the second season,the first School Briefs book, a special segment dedicated to Sora's new Keyblade, and the Zombie OVA. I know it kind ofsounds like it's gonna be filler, but trust me when I say that these chapters are gonna have some really good bonding moments with Sora and his classmates. Hope you guys enjoyed reading this chapter and until I decide to upload again. ;)