Woah, I finished Ch.8 on time! I knew I would finish it, but honestly this chapter ended up being longer than I originally thought. I really need to work on that, this way I could try and post sooner. Anyway please enjoy.

*Some part(s) were meant to be in Ch.7 but I cut them out and put them here instead because Ch.7 was already way too long. So if some parts seem out of place then I apologize in advanced.

*Hooray! I officially have 100 followers! This is a major win for me! As a reward I promise to include a funny Sukima next chapter so look forward to it.

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Ch.8 Space Cadets

"Thank you for the help sweetie."

Izuku smiles warmly at the kind old woman he offered to carry groceries to her home. "You're very welcome, ma'am."

With a friendly wave, Izuku went off on his merry way. For a good portion of the day, he's just gone about strolling through Musutafu. He has no particular plan other than helping those he can. And why shouldn't he? Now that he's completely cleaned up Dagobah Beach, he has officially completed his training with Thirteen. And he couldn't feel anymore pride for himself than now, also the newly developed muscles didn't hurt either. Seriously, the "All American Dream Plan" really worked better than he ever expected it to. Of course, there is still more to learn, especially about his aliens and powers but he can focus on that stuff at U.A. assuming he'll make it in.

For now, he'll just help those he can. He's already done so much such as using Feedback to help a little girl get her cat down from a tree, give a nice elderly gentleman direction, and he even picked up some trash around the park as Ditto.

It feels nice to do those good deeds, and the beautiful weather really helps his mood. The sun is out but it's not too hot or humid, a nice breeze gently moves his hair, and the birds' songs only help to raise his spirits.

*Ping*

That was his phone, he pulls it out seeing one new message from Ochaco Uraraka. They've stayed in contact, especially after what took place nearly eight months ago, and especially what happened afterwards…

##########(Flashback)#########

"Uraraka! I'm so sorry!" Streams of tears are just gushing out from Izuku's eyes, so much so that Ochaco has to shield herself from the splashes.

"Whatever for?!"

The dam closes up very briefly, enough so Izuku can reply. "If it weren't for me, you'd have never been kidnapped!" The dam opens back up and the tears resume to act like geysers, so much so that tears begin to pool at their feet.

Ochaco so desperately try to calm the poor greenette down before he draws any more attention to themselves. Luckily, the Tatooine Train Station is void of crowds especially at this hour, it's nearly dusk and the orange tint to the sky only confirms this.

It took a while for the police to get their statements from Ochaco about the villain and the events that led up to her kidnapping. They seemed to be rather lax and sensitive to her especially since she was only defending herself and with the villain, identified as Rojo, now in custody they saw this as a case closed. So, they didn't push too hard with their questions. That said Thirteen did remain nearby to make sure nothing led to talks about the Omnitrix, aliens, or the alien tech. Ochaco herself kept things to a minimum, such as not mentioning that Izuku had broken into the store to help her, she was afraid of what they would do to him since it's illegal to use your quirks without a license and that he snuck past the police.

When all was said and done, even after some more pros approached Ochaco with offers, the police escorted her to the train station on her insistence since Izuku sent her a quick text to meet there. Thirteen generously gave Izuku a ride to the train station so he could meet up with his friend. Now here they are at said train station, Izuku crying his heart out with apologies and Ochaco can do nothing but smile sheepishly for his sincerity, all the while Thirteen keeps to themselves watching from afar as to not disturb them.

"Deku, really, it's fine. I don't blame you for anything."

Izuku sniffs, his tears calming to a drip. "R-really?"

Ochaco can't help but chuckle at his somewhat cute and funny expression "Yes, it was the villain, Rojo, that ruined our day out, not you."

Izuku fidgets with the hem of his shirt. "S-so, all is forgiven?"

Ochaco gives him a warm soft smile to help reassure him. "Of course."

"Ah, thank goodness."

Ochaco nods in confirmation. "Hm." It's true, she doesn't see this as Izuku's fault in anyway.

…

But Rojo really wanted to get her hands on his watch thing, the Omnifix-no the Omnitrix, but why? It should only work with Izuku's quirk, One Man Army, right? Perhaps she wanted to use it for something else? Maybe Deku knows why, maybe she should ask? Yeah, there shouldn't be any harm in asking. "Hey Deku."

Izuku tilts his head to the side a naive smile on his face. "Hmp?"

"What is the Omnitrix?"

His reaction is not what she's expecting, Izuku is shocked so much so that he nearly stumbles over in surprise. "T-the Omnitrix?" His eyes dart towards Thirteen, but they are too far away to have heard the question. Thirteen notices Izuku's distress and begins to make their way over to assist their student. But for now, Izuku is on his own. "The Omnitrix is my watch, just like I said earlier."

"I know that," Ochaco eyes the black and green device with much curiosity. "but what I mean is, why was Rojo after it?"

What should he say? Should he tell her how the Omnitrix is Level 20 alien technology that can give its user access to alien quirks? "I…I don't know." He hates how easily he was able to lie like that, especially after what happened last time he lied to a friend.

Ochaco tilts her head slightly with a raised eyebrow. "Really Rojo made it sound like she would be more powerful after she got it." Ochaco notices that Thirteen has approached them, but they seem to respect that Ochaco is the one speaking and doesn't want to interrupt. "Maybe…she thought it could do something for her."

Thirteen decides to chime in. "Or maybe she was trying to retrieve it for someone else." After all the past drones were all after the Omnitrix as well. Perhaps whomever is controlling them went with a different approach.

"But that still doesn't answer my question. Why would anyone be after his watch? Does it do something else?" Izuku and Thirteen share a nervous look, well at least Izuku does. Ochaco finally realizes how incredibly rude and nosy she's being right now. "I mean you don't have to tell me, but I mean my life was at risk because of it, but still!"

Izuku's eyes cast downward in shame. She's right after all her life was in danger because of him, because of the device on his arm. He needs to make it right, but what about Thirteen will they be alright with him filling her in? "Uraraka…you see, well, my watch is special, but I, um-"

"Why don't we discuss this at a later time?" Thirteen calmly interjects before Izuku could continue any further.

Both teens give the adult odd looks. "Wha?"

Ochaco looks uncomfortable, but she speaks up anyway. "Um, I'm sorry Thirteen, and I don't mean to be rude, but I was talking to Deku."

"I'm sorry, too, Miss Uraraka buy I'm afraid this matter does concern me. Also, I want to apologize for deceiving you," Thirteen gestures to the quivering greenette beside them. "but Midoriya and I have known each other for some time now."

"What?!" Ochaco stares at the equally surprised Deku, although he's surprised because Thirteen was the one to spill the truth. "Why would you keep the fact that you know a pro hero a secret?"

Before Izuku could reply Thirteen continues their explanation. "Miss Uraraka please understand that the…Omnitrix is a highly sensitive matter."

The brunette gaps in shock as the worst comes to mind. "Oh, my gosh! It's a government secret isn't it! Oh no! Now you have to silence me, hide my body, and erase my files to the point that I never existed!"

"What?! We don't do that! We don't just make our problems "disappear" or "send" them away…most of the time." Thirteen coughs the last part into their hand, hopefully the girl didn't hear that part.

Izuku however did catch it. 'What do they mean by that?!'

"What I mean is we need special permission to share that information with you," Thirteen's eyes shift towards Izuku before back at the brunette. "after that we'll be happy to share what we know with you."

'Wow, this must be really serious.' Ochaco thinks. "Really, it's not too much trouble is it?"

"It's not," Thirteen really sounds both professional and sympathetic which is good since both teens seem like they are both nervous about something or other. "but please keep in mind that this…secret could change your perspective on things. Just keep that in mind, alright?"

Ochaco easily picks up the warning tone of Thirteen's voice. "Alright."

Thirteen instantly brightens, clapping their hands together as a means to signal the end of the conversation. "Great, well, I think you two have earned yourselves a nice long rest. Wouldn't you say?"

Izuku's eyes widen as he finally takes note of how late it is, they can almost see the stars begin to emerge as the sun slowly disappears in the horizon. "Oh, yeah."

Ochaco checks her phone, noticing the time and the texts from her parents. "Right, I should get going. I wouldn't want to worry my parents any more than I have already."

Izuku nods. "Same."

Thirteen pats Izuku's shoulder. "How about I see you home Midoriya?"

"Uh, sure." The greenette turns to Ochaco. "I'll let you know if we can tell you anything, and…" he bows, his back straight, and his eyes shut. "I'm sorry for keeping secrets!"

Ochaco blushes from the display. "It's fine, everyone has their secrets, and if you can't tell me than I understand. Even if I really want to know." She rubs her head flashing him a sheepish smile.

"Thanks, I'm…I'm grateful."

In that moment the speakers across the station turn on. "Attention all commuters the last train to Endori will be departing shortly."

"Oh, that's me. Text me later, alright?" Ochaco grips her backpack and takes off for the train, she can't afford to miss it. "Take care!"

Izuku calls back to her. "Right, see ya."

Thirteen and Izuku watch as Ochaco enters the station and makes a beeline for her train.

Without looking away Izuku decides now is the time to bring something up to the Plumber. "Are we really going to ask permission to tell Uraraka about…everything?"

"That depends," Thirteen turns and looks directly into Izuku's green shimmering eyes and with all seriousness they ask, "do you really want to tell her?"

"What?! But I thought you said we needed permission to do that."

"Midoriya, understand, that I have all the authority to let those that I see as necessary to know about my work. And you are part of it, also with the number of Plumbers on Earth being so low we need as much help as we can get. That said we can't go around telling everyone we think can keep a secret. If Uraraka accepts our terms then I see no reason to not bring her into the fold, plus she's already proven herself well against those alien robots."

"So, it's up to me?"

Thirteen nods. "I trust you."

He has to think about this. This is what he wanted, isn't it? He doesn't have to keep lying to her. Unsure, Izuku watches as Ochaco boards the train, she hops on making it seem like she just barely made it, but the train's doors haven't even shut closed yet. She turns and with a cheery smile she waves back at them. "Yeah, I think we should."

"Okay, I'll prepare what's needed to help convince her."

'I wonder what that entails.' Finally, there's only one more thing weighing on his mind. "Hey, Thirteen."

"Yes?"

"Something else has been bothering me. How did Rojo get her hands on the robot in the first place."

Rather than wait to think about how and why, Thirteen already has an answer to that question. "I already looked into it; she stole the robot from a transport vehicle being driven by the Hero Association."

Izuku internally gasps. "Do they know?" He means, do they know about aliens and the Plumbers?

"The organization as a whole…no." Izuku visibly relaxes. "But the leaders do," Izuku's eyes widen in astonishment. "and they sometimes go behind my back to take alien contraband, specifically alien technology."

"Is that bad?"

"Yes, they wish to unlock new technology, but like I said that could lead to catastrophe. I'll have to give them a call and make sure that it doesn't happen again." The train's whistle decides to interject itself to allow all those that hear it to know that the train will be leaving now. "You don't have to worry about that thou, I made sure to collect all that was left of the evidence this time."

The train doors shut closed, Izuku and Thirteen watch on as Ochaco sits down near the large window with her back towards the duo. Even from their position they can see her ease into her seat letting exhaustion take her over.

Thirteen is glad, it seems that his young protege really took his advice about finding someone to confide in. Someone he can trust and help ease his troubles. "She's a good one."

"Huh?"

"I mean as a friend, she's a good friend, she seems like a good person you can confide in, right?"

"Yeah." Izuku watches as the train begins to ease itself forward onto the tracks. He watches as his friend's train car begins to move as well. He thinks about what Thirteen said and he has to agree. Ochaco really has become someone he can see as a friend…a real friend at that. For now, he can only wonder about what will happen next and how well she will handle the truth about the Omnitrix…and him.

Just as Ochaco's train car leaves his direct line of sight Izuku spots only a single other person sitting in the same car on the opposite side of the car from her. Sitting with their back towards the window there is a skinny blonde-haired man with an overly sized white shirt. 'Was that… No, it must have been my imagination. I've had a long day after all. Yeah, that's it. Afterall why would All Might be heading to Endori, in Mei Prefecture, when his agency is in Tokyo? Oh well, it wasn't him anyway. Now time to get home before Mom cries herself to dehydration.'

########(End Flashback)#######

Izuku unlocks his phone and he is greeted by a selfie from Ochaco Uraraka with the caption

[Woah, my training regimen is tough! But I think it'll be well worth it!]

Izuku smiles at the photo, it was taken recently, he can tell from how much light is in the photo. It's of her in exercise clothes, her face is dirty and slightly scraped up, and she's sweating that much he can tell, but despite that she's smiling and giving him a big thumbs up from within the photo. Judging from the background she appears to be in a forest near her home, which makes sense all things considered. According to earlier conversations she was able to find a trainer that was willing to help her to develop her quirk and her physical capabilities as well. He tried to ask who her trainer was but all she said was that it was a personal connection of her dad's construction company. Either way it's good that she's working hard to achieve her dreams.

He sends her a quick response.

[Keep up the hard work!]

[Let's try to meet up before the

U.A. Entrance Exam next month?]

[Sounds good to me]

[Great, how about we go
to this new mochi place that

just opened up?]

[Yes yes yes]

[I must have MOCHI :D]

[I mean sure. Why not?]

Izuku laughs at Ochaco's silliness.

[K, I'll send you the address later]

[Cool see you then]

[Talk to you later, space cadet]

[Same to you fellow space cadet]

Izuku chuckles warmly at the stupid nickname she dubbed them with. Well it's certainly better than yelling out Plumber or space hero. After all, neither of them has earned those titles quite yet, but one day they just might.

The thought makes Izuku grin like there's no tomorrow, they did make a promise to each other all those months ago, and he has no intention of ever breaking that promise…

##########(Flashback)#########

"Maybe this wasn't such a good idea. I mean what if she freaks out or has a mental break down? She might think I'm some kind of freak! What if she regrets this decision? This can go badly in so many different ways! I bet she freaks out at the first sight of them!"

"She might freak out, but from your muttering more likely." Thirteen deadpans in slight annoyance, they're never going to get used to Izuku's muttering habit.

"Huh?! Oh, right sorry. I'm just so nervous." Izuku gazes up at the large warehouse standing behind them. 'Uraraka isn't the only person's reaction that I'm worried about.' Izuku shudders with nervousness.

Thirteen lazily texts away on their phone oblivious to Izuku's worries. "It's no big deal. Just relax." Thirteen pockets their phone, eyeing the slightly shaking teen. "You trust her, right?"

"Of course." Izuku answers with little to no hesitation.

"Then you have nothing to worry about."

Izuku smiles softly before turning away to keep an eye out for Ochaco.

While he's distracted Thirteen gently taps a hidden device in his pocket. 'Besides I could use this to erase her memories encase this doesn't go as planned.' It's such a convenient device, they don't actually get to use it that often these days, which is a shame since it was such a great gift from some friends from out of town. "You ready?"

"Honestly…no."

"Oh, well that's too bad." Thirteen states rather carelessly.

"Why?!"

Rather than answer Thirteen holds up three fingers, Izuku watches on in confusion as Thirteen begins to silently count down to one. And when they get to zero the pro hero simply points a finger towards the front of the warehouse yard.

"Deku! Thirteen!" Uraraka waves over taking off into a jog towards them.

Izuku freezes up. "U-uraraka!"

Thirteen's not ashamed to admit that they feel rather smug right now. "Right on time." Thirteen smiles at the brunette as she approaches them. "Thanks for agreeing to meet us here, I know it's rather inconvenient for you to make the trip all the way out here."

"No, no, it's fine, I completely understand. Besides now I get to checkout your secret government facility!" Ochaco's smiles with joy, waving her fists up and down with little stars glimmering in her eyes as the anticipation within her heart begins to swell up. "I bet it's nearby, it must have a super cool secret entrance, laser guns, retinal scans, and secret agent gadgets! Oh, I just can't wait!"

Thirteen sweat drops from Ochaco's apparent overexcitement. 'She's had too much time to think about this.'

Izuku mimics his mentor's expression as he presses his index fingers together. 'Now I feel like she's going to be disappointed.'

Thirteen sighs, reclaiming the teens' attention. "Alright, I think it's best if we just ripe off this Band-Aid." Thirteen takes a deep calming breath preparing themselves for the possibly disastrous outcome that may unfold. "Miss Uraraka once again I have to be utterly clear with you, but what we are about to share with you cannot only affect you personally but the entire world as we know it. So, please understand that you can never share what you learn here with anyone. Do we have your word?"

Ochaco's gaze falls as she ponders the question. 'In all honestly, I've already been entrusted with one Earth shattering secret this week alone, and that one was a lot to take in. So, how mind blowing could this next one be?' Ochaco inhales summing all the courage and fortitude she can muster. "Yes."

"Good, Midoriya why don't you explain what you can to her."

For a split second, Izuku looks like he's going to pass out, but he composes himself just as fast. Albeit with a shaky smile that fails to be comforting or convincing. "Right, so…I'm an alien!"

…

Ochaco stares at the greenette as if he spontaneously grew a second head.

Thirteen facepalms themselves, never have they been more embarrassed for someone other than themselves in their entire life. "Maybe this was a bad idea."

Izuku can't help but feel somewhat betrayed. "See I told you!"

Thirteen sighs in defeat stepping forward to take the lead. "You know what I'll just take the lead. Miss Uraraka," That snaps Ochaco out of her daze. "The first thing you should know is that Midoriya here is actually Quirkless." With pride Thirteen affectionately pats Izuku on the shoulder feeling proud that they can say that a Quirkless boy can be a hero. Izuku can hear the blatant pride in Thirteen's voice and it makes his chest swell up too. The moment doesn't last long thou namely because of the bewildered expression Ochaco is giving them. "I know, I know. Hard to believe right, but not when you consider the possibility that the watch, or rather the Omnitrix, has the ability to give Midoriya various powers."

'Okay that's a lot more to take in than I was expecting.' Ochaco looks over at Izuku who's too busy sweating and clamming up in place, he's clearly uncomfortable with where the situation has gone. 'Could Thirteen be serious, is Deku really Quirkless?' She unsure, but she decides to see where this goes for now. "Let's just say if I did believe you, then I would have to say that it's all pretty incredible." Izuku straightens up slightly perhaps she will accept the truth in a positive light. "Especially, considering that you're Quirkless that just makes it…" Izuku curls in on himself as if expecting to be hit hard by an insensitive remark. "even more amazing!"

Well he certainly wasn't expecting that.

Ochaco brightens up letting her good nature and elation bubble up. "Seriously, that'd be super cool a Quirkless hero who with a brief change of fate has the opportunity to live out their dream. That kind of stuff only happens in movies and comic books and seeing it in real life would be amazing!" Her expression falls. "But we don't live in a comic book, so I don't fully understand how a little device could give someone multiple quirks."

Thirteen sticks a finger into the air. "And that segways us into the next and most important part." Thirteen's demeanor becomes serious they carry an air of professionalism that a pro hero in a disaster situation would conduct themselves during planning phases. "Do you believe in extraterrestrial life?"

Izuku's not sure if he should cry or laugh right now. 'Come on Thirteen, I thought you'd take a more subtle approach than that.'

"Absolutely!" Ochaco seems to be radiating a cheery light, her eyes look like a child who was just given a whole bowl of candy on Halloween.

Izuku gasps. "Seriously?!"

"I do!" Ochaco practically cheers with enthusiasm. "After all there are like a gazillion stars in our galaxy alone the odds of there being no other life out in the universe is impossible. Who knows what's out there! Just imagine what they must be like! I can only imagine what they're like, I bet they're slimy, creepy, fast, and strong! They're every shape and size!" Ochaco, disturbingly, begins to chat away to herself in a storm of muttering, much like what Izuku does whenever he talks about heroes and quirks.

That fact is not lost on said teen as he stares wide eyed at an excitedly muttering Ochaco. He finally understands why everyone else is so put off when he himself does this. 'So, that's what it feels like.'

Ochaco becomes stock still as her face drains of all color, she finally realized how much of her geeky side she just displayed. "Sorry, I'm kind of a…space nerd."

'No way.'

Ochaco grabs her face, turning away to hide her embarrassment. She frantically shakes her hand at him as if to wave him away. "Oh, gosh this is so embarrassing!" Ochaco gasps, remembering something from before. "Wait!" She points two finger guns at Izuku. "So, your quirk "One Man Army" is actually a cover for the Omnitrix!" She steps closer as if being closer would help her to sniff out any lies. "And if that's the case then are you trying to say that the Omnitrix is actually an alien device that can alter your DNA to that of other sentient beings?!"

Thirteen blinks a few times processing what just transpired. "Wow, you got that on the first try."

Ochaco coughs trying to save grace. "But even if all of that was true, no matter how much I wish it was, I don't think I actually believe anything your saying."

"And that's why we're here." Thirteen waves a hand at the giant warehouse as if it was a magical place of majesty.

Ochaco, however, is not impressed by the crumby looking building with barbed wire fencing, broken windows, and rusted doorway.

It's here where Izuku finally decides to air his grievance. "About that…" Izuku strolls over to Thirteen waving a finger at them. He tries to keep his composure while negative thoughts flow through his head. "Is it possible we could do this anywhere else but here?" He jabs a thumb at the warehouse, acting like there's something inside that he's dreading.

"Midoriya we talked about this, this is the safest and most appropriate place to conduct this."

Ochaco says nothing she just watches on as Izuku and Thirteen have their little discussion. 'What is Deku so worried about?'

Thirteen grabs the door bar before turning to face the pinked-cheeked girl. "This is it Miss Uraraka, this is your last chance to back out."

Ochaco gives the pro hero the best confident look she can muster. "I'm not backing out, I want to know, and help out in any way that I can."

Thirteen nods, they turn back to the door, and with some hesitation Thirteen slowly begins to push the large metal doors open.

The anticipation is torture on her. 'Just what is inside that has Deku so scared? Could it be a hive of brain eating aliens, is it a spaceport that's housing U.F.O.s, or maybe it's the entrance way to an underground city full of aliens!'

"Welcome to Mr. Baumann's Store for the Far Traveled and Newly Localized!"

The look on Ochaco's face, with a stupid grin and wide eyes, would be comical if it wasn't for the dazed and far off look in her eye. It's unclear if she's reacting this way thanks to her exaggerated expectations, or the number of other worldly beings, goods, and atmosphere of the facility. Probably the latter.

Thirteen leads the way gesturing Ochaco inside, it takes a soft nudge from Izuku to get her moving. She remains stiff even as she slowly marches along, like she's literally walking on eggshells. The brunette stiffly rotates her head here and there observing what she can while trying to process the overwhelming flow of new information.

Everything and everyone here are clearly an alien, sure most can obviously be passed off as humans with mutant type quirks, but amongst the unearthly food, products, and other beings it's clear what they truly are.

A group of aliens that look like crabs with big yellow eyes and large red pincers are gorging themselves on pieces of scrap metal.

A purple bipedal sloth with a skull like face and insect antennas is browsing a selection of oddly colored fruits.

Nearby, a green slug-like alien with a tubular mouth disgustingly spits out what looks like a spitball that's made of boogers and vomit.

Ochaco looks like she's going to throw up at the mere sight of the revolting thing, she can even smell it from their distance.

During the entire walk, Izuku has been gagging Ochaco's reactions, and from what he can tell none of this is going as planned. There's no thought that if they continue, she's going to have a mental break down. There has to be something he can do to fix this. "H-hey, U-Uraraka. A-are you al-alright?"

She doesn't reply right away, she doesn't even turn to face him, but she does react by freezing in place. "Deku…"

Izuku flinches, here comes the explosion of emotions and outrage. Meanwhile, Thirteen finally notices that the two teens have stopped moving.

"I'm…FANTASTIC!" Her eyes light up like Christmas lights, full of wonder and passion.

Izuku certainly wasn't expecting that as a reaction.

"This is so amazing! I've only ever dreamed of this kind of stuff. I mean look at that alien!" She points towards a young alien that looks like a literal seamonkey on legs and wearing overalls. "Or that one!" She excitedly points to another alien; this one looks like a purple squid wearing a glass tube as a helmet to breath a noxious gas. Ochaco spins around admiring everything in sight from the grotesque to the fascinating. "This place is my greatest fantasy come true! Well, it would be if there was a mountain of mochi."

"Sorry but we don't sell human food here." A highly annoyed voice responds.

Izuku begins to sweat profusely, he can never mistake that voice with all its irritation and anger. "Mr. Baumann!"

Mr. Baumann, the elderly and grouchy store owner, marches towards the odd trio with as much dominance as possible. Izuku winces as Mr. Baumann leers down at him. "Izuku Midoriya, what are you doing in my store?"

Izuku blanches. Oh man this is the last thing he wanted today. Mr. Baumann's scolding always puts him off. "Oh, I uh, well-"

"Nice to see you Mr. Baumann." Leave it to Thirteen to come to the rescue.

Mr. Baumann's expression softens, not by much, but it's enough to draw attention away from Izuku allowing the boy to catch his breath. "Same to you, now would you care to explain why you brought this menace into my store!" Mr. Baumann points a finger at Izuku; however, he's so close and aggressive about it that he actually jams his finger into Izuku's cheek.

Thirteen, even with their helmet, gives the store owner a friendly smile. "Ah, yes, we are conducting some possible recruitment today, and your store is the best place to get our points across."

"Recruitment?" Mr. Baumann raises an eyebrow, crossing his arms. "Am I to assume it's the human girl that's busy disturbing my customers?"

"Huh?" Both Izuku and Thirteen look over to Ochaco to realize what he meant.

She's gone!

Izuku, on the verge of panicking, swivels around frantically trying to spot her. Thirteen also looks around, but with much more composure.

They spot her alright, she's enthusiastically running about the store interacting with everything and everyone she encounters. She shakes hands or tentacles with an alien that looks like a cross between a swamp monster and a blue octopus. She rudely taps on the metal exoskeleton of a robotic-like alien with blue skin and yellow eyes who happened to be going through an alien sock aisle. She even tries to take a bite out of something that looks like an orange with purple spots, only to have the piece of fruit to try and take a literal bite out of her. Her antics seem to be putting some of the other shoppers on edge, seeing a strange human girl running around isn't exactly something one sees around here all that often.

Thirteen gives the elderly gentleman a slight bow. "My apologizes Mr. Baumann she doesn't mean any harm."

Mr. Baumann crosses his arms, sticking his nose upward. "Funny that's what most people say about this one," He gestures to Izuku who finally looks away from watching Ochaco run about the store. "but I know the truth."

Izuku's shoulders slump, feeling dejected. "Harsh…"

Thirteen pats Izuku on the shoulder trying to show sympathy. "Don't worry, we'll be out of your hair before you know it."

Mr. Baumann takes a moment to ponder. "Alright, but the moment this one does anything that will harm my business I'm kicking you all out!"

"Fair enough."

Satisfied, especially after letting Izuku know whose boss, Mr. Baumann stomps away deciding that he needs to finish restocking his pyramid of canned vegetables.

"He really hates me." Izuku grumbles, glad that the tension has been cut.

"Yup!" Izuku can't help but think that Thirteen agreed to that statement way too quickly. "Now let's go get Uraraka before she accidentally offends someone."

The duo walk off to resume their search, they eventually find her amongst an aisle of cleaning products. She appears to be talking to a rather odd duo: a short alien and an even shorter robot.

The alien is a stereotypical "little green man from outer space" including thin antennae. He has large bug-like ruby eyes and green skin. He's wearing a red tunic-like garment with three black stripes and a triangular pink collar and sleeves, as well as black boots, leggings, and gloves. He also has an ovular light-gray pack on his back.

The grey robot is just as weird looking: it's two feet tall with a large head, thin arms, triangular legs, large circular eyes that illuminate in a teal-color, and a cross-hatched mouth.

Ochaco happily looks down at the short alien, she's thoroughly enthralled by their conversation. This little guy is really interesting. "So, what exactly are your plans for planet Earth?"

The little green alien eyes Ochaco warily, but despite his reserves, he indulges her curiosity anyway; either out of custody or arrogance. "My plans for conquest are beyond your puny comprehension filthy human Urth girl!"

"There's going to be tacos!" The tiny robot interjects sounding like it just gave the most obvious answer.

"Yes! Oh, such tacos will I give!" The alien pauses realizing his blunder. "Wait, no. There will be no tacos!" He glares at his robot servant who gleefully and naively smiles back at his master.

It takes a moment for it to process that his request was denied. And thus, the little robot begins to randomly scream out as if in pain, cry out in despair as it brainlessly begins to flail about on the floor acting like a child who just lost their favorite toy. After a few awkward minutes the robot randomly pops back up onto its feet acting like nothing ever happened. "Okay!" He states with so much cheer that it's infectious, the little robot then begins to run in a circle, judging by the stupid grin on its face it is clearly having the best time of its life. "Weeeeeeee!"

"Silence!" At its master's command the robot does silence itself, but it doesn't stop running in a circle, its arms waving frantically at its sides. "As for your question," The alien eyes Ochaco who has been patiently waiting for him to continue. "although it is beneath me to even speak to you as seen that you are part of an inferior species, I will humor you. My ingenious plan will result in your entire worthless and ugly species becoming slaves to me and my people! You will serve us chocolates, clean our toilets, and bow to your supreme warlord, me!" He takes a deep breath before entering into a fit of deranged and maniacal laughter. "Mwahahahaha!"

"Hm, I see." Ochaco nods seemingly like she completely understands where the little creep is coming from.

Izuku and Thirteen, meanwhile, watch as the little alien eventually begins to choke on his own ego, thus ruining his own moment.

Izuku blinks, he's unsure how to react to the little invader's declaration. "Should we be concerned?"

Thirteen casually waves off his concern. "Na, he's been plotting world domination since 2001."

"Wow, he's been trying to take over the world for centuries, huh?!"

"Yeah, I should arrest him, but I think he's entertaining. In that weird and disturbed kind of way."

Ochaco leaves behind the odd duo who are now busy gathering as much cleaning supplies as they can, in preparation for their purge against germs. "I agree, he is rather silly. I think it's great!"

"Nice to see that you're enjoying yourself."

Ochaco nods with a joyful smile on her face. "Hmp."

Izuku approaches her worried that she may be hurt. "That's good, but you should be more careful. You don't know what anybody is capable of."

Thirteen full heartedly agrees. "He's right, although most aliens in Japan are well meaning people, there are some unsavory characters mixed in." From the corner of their eye, Thirteen thinks they see something with grey fur try and pocket a pack of food into their orange jacket. "Speaking of unsavory characters." Thirteen turns leering at the thief. "You better be behaving yourself, Argit."

A large rat with long spiky black hair freezes in place having been caught red handed trying to steal food. His eyes dart over to Thirteen, after realizing who called him out, he tries to be coy. "Thirteen, long time no see buddy! You look good, been working out?"

"Save the act for the suckers you swindle credits off of. I don't need to hear it."

The two teens eye the alien rodent warily, but it's Izuku who decides to speak up. "Thirteen, who's this?"

"This is one of the biggest rats in all of Musutafu, both in the literal and metaphorical sense of the word." Izuku is unsure what they mean. "He's a con artist." Thirteen explains.

Argit interrupts, feeling somewhat offended. "I prefer the term entrepreneur."

Thirteen gives the rodent a nasty glare.

Argit appropriately takes a few steps back, airing on the side of caution. "Hey come on, now. I mean a rat's gotta make a living, you know?"

The Plumber's glare intensifies tenfold.

Ochaco decides to risk her well-being by speaking up. "I don't mean to step on your toes, Thirteen, but shouldn't you arrest him."

Argit gulps but he keeps his composure despite the situation. "He…" He pauses. "she…um, they wouldn't dare, not without good cause, plus I am following Intergalactic law, because my…" He pauses to think. "business dealings in no way compromise the wellbeing of my fellow space travelers..."

Thirteen's glare somehow becomes even more terrifying.

Argit sighs in defeat. "I'm also a part time snitch and informant for the Red Spot." He gestures towards Thirteen.

Thirteen sticks a finger out towards the rat, threatening to use their quirk.

Argit flinches, he's sweating now, the situation is getting increasingly worse for him. He has to correct himself. "I mean the Plumbers." Mercifully Argit's cell phone rings alerting him of a new message. Argit sneaks a peak to quickly read the text.

[Meet me at the construction site we need to talk about meeting your partner]

Seeing an out, Argit is quick to take it. "I hate to run but I promised a friend that I'd meet up with him today so… See ya!" And with that Argit scurries away for the exit like the rat he is leaving behind a trail of disturbed dust.

Izuku sweat drops watching the rat make his escape from the store. "He's quick to make an escape, isn't he?"

Thirteen deadpans, at times like these they could really go for some Advil. "You have no idea."

While Izuku and Thirteen have their little discussion Ochaco can't help but look around again. Although this time she decides that it's better to stay in place. 'This is amazing, I'm so grateful that I could be here, that I can know the truth. Gosh, there's so much I need to know, there are just so many different kinds of aliens here. I had no idea that not only is there life in the universe but they're already among us. I have so many questions that I need to ask.' Ochaco excitedly turns to the other two humans. "Hey guys-"

Before she can get a word out something small, fast, and blue streaks past her legs zooming by in a blur. "Woah, what is that?!"

The blue blur zips by again behind Izuku nearly tripping him over. "Ahhh!"

The blur continuous zipping around them leaving behind trails of blue streaks. Thirteen tries to reach for the teens before anything bad occurs. "Look out!"

Ochaco braces herself as the speedy attacker continues to zip past them. She can feel it rush by wiping her hair and nearly making her lose her balance a few times. "What's going on?!"

As if reacting to her question the blur crashes into her chest.

"Ompf!" Ochaco gasps falling backwards landing onto the tile floor with a thud. "Ow." That really hurt and something is weighing on her stomach.

"That looked like it hurt." That voice sounds like it's coming from a little girl, that said it does sound more amused than concerned with her pain.

Ochaco groans lift her head up to glare up at the little girl using her as a chair. "Yeah, it did…" In all honesty Ochaco was expecting a little human girl, which she shouldn't considering their location, but instead sitting on her is a little reptilian alien that looks very similar to Izuku's XLR8 form.

Izuku blinks as the little alien hops off Ochaco with a mischievous smirk. She's a Kineceleran, no wonder that explains the little blue streak zooming around them, it was just a little girl playing around.

"You need to work on your reflexes, dummy." The little Kineceleran places her hands at her sides trying to look impressive while looking down on the much taller human girl.

The Kineceleran child's head has a similar helmet like feature as XLR8, she of course has blue skin, white eyes, and a black striped tail. She's wearing a white and pink jacket that stretches past her tiny knees.

Ochaco frowns leering at the little creature as she stands back up. "And you need to work on your manners."

The Kineceleran, for some reason, takes offense to that. "Oh, yeah? Well, your face is too round!"

Ochaco's cheeks puff out in annoyance, a part of her wants to be immature and throw insults back, but she's better than that. Yes, mature…at least that's what she tells herself. "Hm, well you may think so but that's just part of my charm, see!" Without any provocation Ochaco poses like the cute anime girl she is with her fingers pressed against her blushing cheeks. "They help accentuate my cuteness!" She completes the look with a cute girlish giggle.

Izuku turns away hiding his extremely red face while clutching at his heart. 'She's too cute!'

While Izuku has an episode, the Kineceleran girl however sees this action as if a gauntlet has been thrown down. And she is more than ready to accept the challenge. "I'm cute too, watch!" The child takes a shy stance with a hand over her mouth and the other behind her back, she fidgets in place acting shy and insecure, aided by her big innocent eyes she just radiates innocence.

Izuku claps his hands together as if praying. 'Adorable!'

At least someone is enjoying this showdown because the two involved certainly aren't. The two are glaring daggers at each other while also trying to pull off the cutest pose with the most charm.

After nearly a minute of holding the same pose Ochaco breaks down gasping for air as she bends over pressing down on her knees in defeat. "Oh, I admit defeat."

"Ha, I win!" The Kineceleran proclaims happily, proud of her victory.

"Yeah, I guess you do…"

The two remain like that one hunched over and the other with their chest puffed out. After a moment Ochaco begins to chuckle lightly finding the situation rather humorous, before long she begins to outright laugh at herself. Just look at her she just had a cute off against a five-year-old and lost, now that's hilarious.

Said five-year-old seems to realize it too, after blinking at the strange laughing human, she too begins to laugh along with her. Hahaha. "I guess you're not so bad either."

"Haha. Thanks, and neither are you."

Ochaco reaches over petting the little girl on the head, it surprises her how smooth and cool the helmet like feature really is.

"ML-E!" A woman's voice calls out from the other side of a nearby aisle.

Ochaco looks around for the source of the voice. "ML-E?"

"Yeah, that's my name." The Kineceleran, ML-E (pronounced as Emily), explains.

"My, that's an adorable name."

"ML-E, there you are." What appears to be ML-E's mother rounds the corner and spotting her daughter.

ML-E's mother, obviously a Kineceleran as well, is wearing a green head scarf over her head along with a matching mini-green jacket, a long dark green dress, and white gloves.

ML-E waves her arms up, glad to see her parental figure. "Mommy!"

"And where have you been young lady?"

"I was playing!" ML-E states as if it was obvious.

The Kineceleran sighs, she then realizes that they have company one of note is the Plumber on duty. "Oh, my, Thirteen! I'm so sorry if my daughter caused you any trouble." She bows with much remorse, hoping that her daughter hadn't done anything to disturb the hardworking hero.

Thirteen chuckles, alleviating her worries. "No ma'am, a hyperactive child is nothing new for me."

Now that hurts, Izuku can practically feel a giant arrow stab him in the head over that remark.

The alien mother must have picked up on Izuku's discomfort and she finally notices the two other humans invading the store. "Oh, who are these two?"

"Right this is Izuku Midoriya, he's a new recruit, and she's…" Thirteen gestures toward Ochaco who doesn't pick up right away that she's supposed to introduce herself.

"Oh, uh, hi, I'm Ochaco Uraraka."

"A pleasure." The mother smiles and bows in greeting before grabbing her daughter's hand. "Thank you for finding my daughter, she just loves to runoff on her own."

Everyone can't help but have the same response. 'That seems like an understatement.'

The mother is oblivious to their inner thoughts. "Thanks again, perhaps we'll see you around some time. If so don't hesitate to say hello."

Ochaco gives her a grateful smile nodding her head in agreement.

Satisfied with her response, she leads her young one away for the register.

While being led away ML-E waves back at the smiling brunette. "Bye, Ochan!"

Ochaco's heart flutters for a second, her smile grows as she waves the adorable child off.

Thirteen chuckles at her reaction. "Seems like someone made a new friend."

Ochaco nods seeing no reason to argue or get embarrassed by her newest achievement, becoming friends with an alien.

Hopefully with no more interruptions, Thirteen can finally ask what's really on their mind. "Uraraka, tell me. What do you think of all of this, so far?"

"What do I think…" What does she think of all this? What does she think of the bizarre yet colorful aliens? "Today has been such an experience for me. In just a few minutes I've seen things that most people would never believe, heck they'd probably have an episode, and yet here I am." No words can really describe how she's feeling so there's only one thing she can really say. "It's all just so amazing."

"I'm really glad to hear you say that."

"Same." Izuku smiles, her reaction is really better than what he thought would happen.

"That said," Thirteen cuts in on the moment becoming rather somber in tone. "I hope you can understand the gravity of the situation."

Ochaco cups her chin with a questioning look on her face. "What do you mean?"

"The dangers of if you were to let anyone know what you've learned here."

'What do they mean?' Oh, right, it's so obvious. People, or rather humans. Human beings are instinctually wary of the unknown and what's more unknown than outer space and alien life? And the fear that can rise from that could prove to be…tragic. "I do understand, and…" Her mind flashes to the child she just befriended, ML-E. "I would hate to bother any of these people." That's the truth, if she slips up ML-E and her family may get hurt, imprisoned, and experimented on the government. People, or villains, may come after them for possible knowledge and alien technology. She can't let that happen to them. It's just like what she promised All Might, if she's not careful those she cares about could be targeted and put into harm's way. "If I want to be a hero then I need to respect all living beings no matter where they come from." That's right this is just one more secret she has to keep from the public's knowledge. Now time to address the third secret she is willing to bear. "And that's the same for you, Deku. I promise to never reveal the truth about the Omnitrix."

"Really?" Although he always expected her to keep that part quiet, he is none the less appreciative of the gesture.

"Yes, I trust you and it doesn't matter that you're Quirkless because with that thing you are definitely a hero."

The cinnamon bun can't help but let tears prick his eyes. That's so kind of her to say, no one, not even his own family, have been able to look him in the eyes and say those words. "T-thank you, U-Uraraka" He sniffs but he doesn't even bother to try and stop the tears. 'Thank you, thank you.'

"Oh, come on now. There's no need to cry."

Thirteen smiles softly to themselves as Ochaco tries to cheer up the sniveling boy. 'It seems Midoriya was right about this one.' They wait until Izuku finally calms down enough that the tears stop and he's able to wipe his face clean. "Now onto the third reason you're here today."

Ochaco draws her attention back to the pro hero. "In case you haven't guessed it for yourself already, I am part of a covert law-enforcement organization that monitors, regulates, and manages the alien population on Earth."

"Woah, that's so cool." Ochaco awes in amazement, she turns to Izuku who nearly laughs at her expression of amazement. "Are you part of this organization too, Deku?"

Izuku smiles humbly not afraid to admit the facts. "Not officially, but I'm working hard to make it in." He sheepishly rubs the back of his head. "But there's a lot I need to learn first."

Thirteen nods in agreement. "You sure do," Thirteen agrees before eyeing the other possible trainee. "the both of you."

Now that throws Ochaco for a loop. "The both of us?"

"Yes. Uraraka, if you don't mind, I would like to formally request for you to join our team." Thirteen holds a hand out to her as to literally reach out for her to accept the request.

"Join?!"

"Yes, it'd be great to have someone like you at our side, and I believe you have what it takes to become one of us."

"A space hero…" That would be amazing, it almost seems too good to be true. Gosh, when did she become so lucky? First, she's entrusted with the future of Japan but now…she might just be entrusted with the fate of the whole world. That should scare her, it should terrify her, but it doesn't. Instead she can feel the resolve swelling up within her. No, this is no burden it is an honor. How could she look at herself in the mirror and call herself a hero when she turned her back on those that need her? But…what if she's not cut out for this. Perhaps she's taking on too much. What if…everyone is wrong about her? "I…this is so much all at once. I, I don't know what to say. It's so much responsibility and I'm not sure if I'm the right person for this."

Izuku…he understands more than he cares to admit. Afterall it was dumb luck that he got the Omnitrix in the first place, who's to say that he deserves to have it. It was only from the praise and faith from others that he could even begin to think of the Omnitrix as his own. "Uraraka, you are more than capable." It's true, she is more than worthy to be here with them. And now it's his turn to show someone else their true potential. "You said that I'm a hero, well the same is true for you!" Ochaco gasps, not out of shock, but surprise. "You have so much courage, you're so kind and selfless, and…and…" His confidence he started with is gone, but he has to say this. He has to tell her the truth. "you're the first real…friend that I've had in a long time." It hurts quite a bit to admit that, but it is of course the obvious truth. Kacchan can't even view him as a human being and Henzu… "You care about others and these aliens, these people, they need someone like you…like us to help them. To allow them to live their lives with smiles on their faces and without worry!"

Ochaco's eyes widen, something in her heart resonates from within her. "You're right!" Of course, he is, that's why she dreams of being a hero, why she accepted All Might's legacy, and now this as well. "Thirteen!"

"Uh, yes?!"Thirteen snaps out of their lull, shamefully they went quite while Ochaco and Izuku each had their piece and they figured it wasn't their place to interrupt.

"I accept your offer!"

Izuku's face lights up as if Christmas came early. "Really?!"

"Yeah, let's do it Deku!" She shoots her fist into the air. "We'll get into U.A. and then we'll become space heroes! And I promise that I'll never tell a soul about anything I learned here. Not the truth about the Omnitrix, aliens, or your secret organization!" There's no doubt in her mind that she made the right choice today. "And I promise to work hard!"

Her enthusiasm is so contagious, She even gets Izuku's blood pumping for some action. "So, will I!" He shoots his fist into the air, mimicking her movements.

Ochaco grins with anticipation. "And our first step…"

"Will be getting into…"

" U.A.!" They both cry out in unison.

They exchange smiles, knowing full well that they'll both will most certainly make it to the top hero school in all of Japan.

Ochaco giggles in delight. "I guess that makes us space cadets now."

"What?"

"You know, space cadets that's what we'll call ourselves."

Izuku isn't too sure, but what's the harm? "Uh, sure."

"Oh, by the way." Ochaco tilts her head to the side curious about something. "Does your organization have a name?"

Izuku blanches. 'Oh, yeah, we sort of looked over that…I was hoping she wouldn't notice.'

"Ye-yeah…"

"Oh, what is it?"

Seeing their que Thirteen proudly steps in and as if an imaginary banner suddenly appeared behind them, they proudly proclaim their alias. "We're known as…the Plumbers!" They are so full of conviction that one can practically touch it.

…

"No, seriously, what is it?" She says this with such a deadpanned expression.

Izuku smiles in embarrassment as Thirteen instantly begins ranting away at the teen girl, feeling rather insulted by her comment. 'Things just became a whole lot more interesting.'

########(End Flashback)#######

Izuku smiles with fondness of the memory, it really was a good day. It's been great having Ochaco in on the secret, it's nice to have someone his age to bounce his thoughts on aliens, the Omnitrix, and quirks off of. Plus, it helps that she too is very passionate when it comes to the topic of anything related to aliens and outer space. It's so nice to see that other people can have a nerdy side too, it makes Izuku feel less like a freak and more like a normal human with normal feelings and tendencies.

Of course, they did have to clear up a few things here and there. For example, he did of course have to explain how he came across the Omnitrix in the first place and why it won't come off his arm no matter what.

Thirteen was excited to have someone else to train, but it would prove rather difficult since she lives a fair distance away. As it turns out, by mere luck, she had just acquired a new personal trainer! Apparently, it was some retired pro hero from America. Izuku was instantly on her, begging to know who it was and what was their quirk, but she was quick to deny him stating that said hero would rather stay on the downlow as to live their retirement in peace. Izuku wasn't convinced but he didn't want to pry so he let it go.

Speaking of not knowing certain things, those unknown robots that kept coming after him seemingly have stopped coming. It's been months since the last one showed up. 'I wonder why. Maybe whoever was sending them just gave up or something.'

*Screech*

'I may have spoken too soon.' Man, and just when he thought he was in the clear another robot appears.

The sound of screeching tires intensifies, Izuku turns around and spots a runaway delivery truck tearing its way down the street. As the speeding truck zooms by Izuku spots the driver inside, he's panicking screaming at the top of his lungs while trying to hit the brakes, but they're not working.

Analyzing the situation quickly Izuku realizes the issue. The other problem however is that there are no heroes present to stop the truck. There, it's up to him to stop it. He grips the Omnitrix looking for the right alien. 'It may not be a robot but it's no less an emergency.' And it just got so much worse, further down the street, a group of three people, it looks to be an older sister and her two much younger siblings, are strolling along the sidewalk blissfully unaware of the out of control vehicle. 'And it just got a whole lot worse!'

Without a second to lose, Izuku's feet begin to move forward on their own. Sure, there's no way his own capabilities will get him there in time, there is of course an alternate route. Knowing this himself, Izuku activates his trusty Omnitrix and thus becoming the best suited alien for the job.

The older sister, after getting distracted by her baby sister's antics, looks up, and although she doesn't outwardly express her surprise, anyone can see the shock of dread course through after noticing the dangerously fast approaching truck.

While in a panic the driver sticks his head out the window while screaming out at the top of his lungs. "Get out of the way!"

The sister doesn't panic, not now, not when her siblings are depending on her to save them, she lashes out her frog like tongue wrapping it around her siblings. The truck is way too close there's no way she can get them all out of the way in time! Despite the low chance of success, she squats down, but why is she going to jump over the truck?

Guess they'll never know, because there's no time to spare! Just before tragedy strikes XLR8 runs into action, and as if in slow-motion, he grabs the frog-like girl just as she's about to launch herself and her siblings up. In a blink of an eye XLR8 carries the three away from the threat, dropping them off further up the street where the runway truck can't get to them.

The older sister blinks, unsure of what just happened.

XLR8 wipes away imaginary sweat from his brow. "Phew, that was a close one, huh?"

*Screech!*

"Oops, still got one more thing to take care of." He flashes the trio a toothy grin. "Take care of yourselves. Now, I gotta run!" He zips away after the delivery truck silently praising himself not only for saving their lives but for his great line. 'Ha ha, Nailed it!'

'Was that supposed to be funny?' The frog-like girl tilts her head to the side as she watches the blue lizard man sprint away. A few questions pop into her mind. 'Just who was that?' She curiously watches on as a blue blur spins around the delivery truck. After a few seconds the wheel pop right off and the truck drops down, it's bottom grinding against the pavement as sparks fly out from its sides. The driver still continues to scream like a maniac even as the truck comes to a complete stop.

Eventually reality settles in and the driver passes out, he's exhausted after this crazy ordeal, his heart clearly can't take it.

XLR8 chuckles to himself on a job well done. "Another day, saved! Now I'm off to do more good deeds!" And with a step to the side he's off again to who knows where, with no plan other than to look for trouble and help those in need of it. 'Now this is what I've been working for, and now in less than a month I will be taking the U.A. Entrance Exam.' He zigs and zags his way from road to road leaving a trail of wind, disturbed papers and leaves, and a few smiling faces from people he helped out from painting a fence in less than three seconds, catching a rogue baseball before it can smash into a windshield, and distributing lost cat posters before finding and delivering the same cat back to her owner's arms. 'I will pass the Exam and when I do then I'll really be on the right path to become a hero.' The little girl gives him one of the biggest smiles he's ever seen as she holds her kitty closer to her chest. 'But for now, I'll happily settle for this.'

Yeah, the future is definitely looking up.

"Gah, where is he?!"

In an abandoned construction project, a dark figure is throwing a tantrum, smashing his fists into several support beams. The sound of the bending iron echoes throughout the dark and damp basement scaring away a few rats, including the big one in an orange jacket.

Argit nearly falls from his perch atop a barrel. "Chill man! He'll be here."

"He better be." The figure growls in annoyance. "I'm tired of waiting. This guy better be worth it, especially after making me wait for months just so I can talk to him."

"My apologies for making you wait." A cool collected voice full of mirth decides to let itself be known. Followed by the tapping of expensive dress shoes against the cold concrete floor. "But nonetheless thank you for your patience."

A middle-aged man of moderate height and slight build, with eyebrows that appear to be drawn up with notably squinted-looking pink eyes approaches the duo. He has short gray hair parted to his right with side bangs hanging above his eyes, along with a small mustache and goatee on his chin, and one of his front teeth seems to be missing, leaving a gap in his grin. He's also wearing a pair of dress pants and a matching blazer, along with plain black shoes and a shirt which he leaves partially unbuttoned at the top. He has a thick, golden tube-like necklace along, he's also sporting a pair of circular glasses on his face.

He pulls out a cigarette from his pocket sticking it into his mouth. "Please understand that I am a very busy man." He pulls out a lighter igniting the end of his smoke. "I have quite a lot of clients and each one of them needs my attention."

"Be quiet," The figure snarls in annoyance. "and don't act all polite I know the type of things you deal with." The figure glares daggers at the much taller man trying to intimidate him. "And the type of people you deal with, too."

The man humorously smiles at the figure, his eyes wary yet full of interest. "None the less I did take time to meet with you, did I not?" He puffs out some smoke as he speaks.

The figure doesn't find the man's sarcasm amusing, not whatsoever. "Quite bullshitting me, old man."

"Old man, huh? I'm somewhat insulted by that." And yet has a grin on his face. "Very well, the truth is I had to do some prior research on ya," He takes out the smoke grinning like a murderer going in for the kill. "Henzu Uuichi."

Henzu turns and glares at Argit, his eyes screaming that he's tear the rat a new one for ratting him out. "I told you not to tell him who I am!"

"Wha?! I didn't, promise!" Argit scurries behind his perch hopping the flimsy wood will protect him from Henzu's wrath.

The man chuckles regaining their attention. "No need to blame the rat, although I can't say I blame ya."

Argit gaps at the man, why is he always getting blamed for shit like this?!

The man continues. "After all, I did some personal research of my own."

Henzu eyes the man warily. "And what did you learn?"

"A lot," Giran smiles anticipating a reaction. "and a lot of it was interesting. For example, you're an orphan, delinquent, and now a runaway with a versatile quirk to boot. You're really something aren't ya?" Henzu's fist balls up, he really hates it when people pry into his business. "So, shall we get down to business? Just why did you make me come all the way down to this…" He eyes the crumbling site. "fine establishment?"

"I want in." Henzu states simply no ifs, whats, or buts about it.

The man's smile falters, but he recovers trying to pull off his friendlier facade. "In? I'm afraid I don't follow." Just what is this kid after?

"Don't play dumb." Henzu smirks, knowing full well that he's in control now. "Afterall you're not the only one who did their research, Giran."

Giran's smile drops, he doesn't bother disguising it either, letting the delinquent and the rat know that they are truly beginning to conduct their business.

"Over these past few months I've been keeping myself busy learning some new…tricks." Henzu rubs his arm, he can feel his muscles and vein bulge underneath his fingertips as a portion of his new strength flows through. "But I've also become more aware of Japan's crime world, and did you know a good number of criminals here in Musutafu has been going silent, as if they've all just disappeared?"

Giran tenses up. 'Just how much does this kid know?'

"I know it was you, you've been recruiting criminals from all over."

Giran clears his throat before speaking. "Even if I was, how would you even know about it?"

Henzu outright scoffs at the question. "I have my ways, namely my newly acquired skills."

Yeah, that tiny frog guy is way more useful than he originally thought. And what luck he accidently spotted Giran talking to some lowlife in an abandoned building.

"So now what?"

"I already told you, I want in on whatever it is you're doing." He points a finger at Giran as if to make sure he's listening. "More specifically, I want to meet whomever it is you're working for."

"What?"

"You said it yourself, you have a lot of clients. Am I wrong to assume one of them hired you to do some recruitment?"

Giran scowls. 'Just what is this kid's deal?'

"If so, with the large number of criminals you've already gathered, it's got to be for some big operation, right?" Henzu seems almost too excited about this.

Meanwhile, Argit watches on while silently becoming more and more nervous. It's possible things might go south and quick, especially when Henzu is involved.

"And if it is?" Giran's voice softened, he's a bit wary now of this punk.

"Well, I think my skills will greatly benefit your employer."

"Osmosis, that's your quirk, right? It definitely has its uses, but I can't guarantee an audience." That is the truth, most of the guys he found haven't even met their leader yet. They just happen to fear the true mastermind.

"I wasn't talking about Osmosis." Henzu interrupts.

"Hm?" Now that's a surprise.

Without a word, Henzu's whole entire right arm changes, morphing into something inhuman. It becomes grey with scales, a narrow fin shoots out from his elbow, and his finger become razor sharp claws. With no provocation Henzu swerves around digging his claws right through another metal support beam slashing it, leaving a massive gap in its side.

'What the hell was that?! Did he absorb some weird metal or something?'

Henzu continues this time his arm becomes black in color but a red like shell encases his forearm leading up to sharp grey fingers. He takes aim and fires out a powerful stream of water at the wall. After a few seconds he cuts off the water to reveal a crater inside his target.

Giran pulls out another cigarette and sticks it between his teeth, letting this new piece of information to process. "Now that changes things." he lights the smoke enjoying its flavor. "You got it kid; I'll get you your audience."

Henzu's grin like a kid that was promised a trip to the circus.

"Just answer me one thing. Why?"

Henzu's smile widens revealing a row of enlarging fangs. "Honestly, it sounds like a lot of fun, ha ha."

Well that was fun. What are your thoughts? Please let me know. Did any of you get the Invader Zim cameo? If not then you're missing out. Again I would love a review from you guys. Let me know what you enjoyed? What you didn't like? What you wanted more of? Even ask a question or two I will try to answer to the best of my ability without spoiling too much. Finally, Ch.9 will be the U.A. Entrance Exam so get hyped! And once that happens the story really takes off.

*Ch.9 will focus on Ochaco a bit more, and if you wanted some All Might and Ochaco interactions then you will get them!

*ML-E (pronounced as Emily) is the little Kineceleran girl from Ben Ten Omniverse, incase you need to look her up. I hope she's a welcome addiction to the roster of characters. Some of the other aliens in Mr. Baumann's store are from Ben Ten Omniverse as well. I do hope to explore the alien community on Earth more, but for now this will have to do.

*I just want to clarify a few things. 1. Henzu has been training his new abilities ever since he got them, and in the meantime he's been trying to figure out how to use them. 2. Although Argit works with Giran at times, Giran doesn't actually know that Argit is an alien and neither does Henzu; they just assume he's a human with a rat-like quirk. 3. The reason Argit doesn't reveal his identity about being an alien is because he fears Earth's heroes and government capturing him and experimenting on him. (Not to mention, he watched too many alien invasion movies where the humans won when he first arrived on Earth, hence the fear). That said he conducts his business on Earth mainly because he's not welcomed on any other planets...you can assume why.

*Look up and watch Invader Zim incase you haven't, already. I hope to throw in more cameos and easter eggs not just from Invader Zim but from other properties: Star Wars, Ben Ten, and anything else related to aliens. It should be fun and I would happily take suggestions. So, please share them with me.

*I want to apologize to those that wanted to see Izuku use his alien forms more in this chapter. I do apologize, but don't worry you'll get plenty of it next time.