Shihori made her way through an unknown underground hallway. The walls are old, and decayed, it is unknown how long these walls have been left abandoned, yet Shihori touches these walls as if they are familiar. Shihori looked at herself in a dusty, and broken mirror, noticing the blood on her face, as she cleaned herself off, then used a quirk to restore her clothes to their former glory. She wore a white formal shirt, with a black tie, black, leather formal pants and a long grey coat. She walked down the rest of the hallway. As she approached a large vault, she slowly turned the vault door as she pulled the door open, revealing twelve kids, and two caretakers. One of the kids was Eriko Shinomori, as she jumped out, pointing at Shihori.
"Miss. firefly is back!" Eriko screamed out as the kids surrounded Shihori, who began to embrace each child one by one.
"Hey sweeties! Don't mind me, I'm just visiting for a minute! I need to speak to the baby sitters!"
the kids, bummed out slowly walked away from Shihori as the caretaker walked up to her.
"you wouldn't risk being here if there wasn't a problem."
"Nanami, I need you to listen. Don't react or the children will notice. Everyone's either arrested or dead. We are what remain. Now... we do not have the time nor the resources to bring all the kids with us, so... I'll be choosing three and we shall leave the rest."
"what about the rest?!" Nanami asked, concerned for the kids as he showed no reaction that the kids could visibly see.
"the heroes weren't far behind me. The only reason why I'm here is because I know they're distracted with arrests and a..."
Shihori hesitated
"a hero I put down."
Nanami nodded as he heard his leader explain her situation.
"yes ma'am. I understand. There's more to the situation than I know... so I trust your judgement. I'll teleport you, and the three of your choosing promptly."
Nanami's eyes glowed a red hue as he made a portal. On the other side seemed to be a countryside home. An escape. Suddenly the other caretaker appeared as he began preparing fake passports, names, social securities... they had to prepare to disappear.
Shihori slowly walked around the kids, looking for noticeable characteristics, when suddenly, Shihori noticed Eriko sitting in the corner alone. As she put her toys together, playing with them. Shihori squatted next to Eriko.
"little miss... what are you playing?"
Eriko showed a doll, the doll was missing an arm. And the other toy, a monster was holding the arm of the doll.
"I'm playing monsters."
"why is the monster being mean to the dolly?" Shihori asked as she tilted her head, Eriko shrugged
"because it's big and scary?"
Shihori sat down next to Eriko, as she fixed the toy, using the monster, as she smiled
"sometimes sweetie... the monster can do the kindest things for you."
Shihori put her hand on Eriko's head, as she tossled her hair, she smiled momentarily.
"you know sweetie... I lived here when I was around your age too, right?"
Eriko looked surprised as she smiled brightly
"really?!"
Shihori nodded as she remembered her childhood...
A little girl sat in a play room, next to her was the doctor, Kyudai Garaki, All for One stood by as he questioned the doctor... the little girl looked up towards All for One with pleading, angry eyes as she clenched her fists. She watched as her father protect, and talk to other kids, one of them being a boy covered in burn marks with white hair.. he was the oldest out of the rest, while the majority looked to be under the age of 8. Shihori approached All for One as she grabbed the man's suit, pulling on it, she tried to get his attention, before being swatted away from him, as he pointed Kyudai Garaki toward the child, as he grabbed Shihori, throwing her into a locked closet. Shihori began to sob, and scream for help.
"They were some of the most peaceful years of my life. In that time I was in here... I learned more about what my life means to myself. What my life's work shall be."
Eriko nodded confused as she smile, holding the restored doll.
"I just can't wait until daddy and Michi come to visit!"
Eriko played with her doll as Shihori backed away slowly, she tried to take a deep breath as she talked to the rest of the kids... after an hour, Shihori smiled as she approached the portal.
"Eriko, Satoshi, and Maya. Would you three accompany me, please?"
as the three kids approached Shihori, she took the passport from the caretakers, as she memorized her new name.
"Koi Manamine. And my kids..?"
"Nana, Yagi, and Sydney. You are a woman who's been married twice, divorced once. And widowed another man. You now have a net worth of 2.3 million and have decided to make your life about raising your beautiful kids."
Shihori nodded as she took the passports and legal documents, as she saluted both the soldiers.
"I will contact you when it is time to reunite... to begin the final advance."
the two soldiers saluted back. As one of them began to weep.
"thank you for the work of a life time... ma'am."
Shihori nodded as she had the kids hand in hand, as she walked into the country side house. She sat everyone down, as she opened the fridge, taking a deep breath as she put on a smile, as she began to cook for the kids.
"Miss Shihori... what are we doing?"
Eriko asked as she held onto her doll... she felt slightly scared about the sudden change, when Shihori got onto her level and smiled.
"sweetie... listen... there are gonna be a few changes... but the first one is that, it's mom now. It's always been mom..."
Shihori said as she moved Eriko's bangs out of her face, she smiled and pointed at everyone at the end of the hall.
"go check on your new rooms everyone! I'll have lunch ready soon!"
Michi and Fugu
Michi leaned back on a wall as Fugu sat next to her brother's body, she kissed his hand as she whispered to him, chuckling to herself periodically... as she did the motion exercises the nurses taught her. As Fugu did so, Michi came over to help.
"Thank you.." Fugu said in a soft tone as she cared for her brother. Michi did the same as he looked up
Michi looked up at Shizu for a second, noticing his face was still wrapped completely in gauze as he let out a defeated sigh.
"Do you think he knows what's going on?" Fugu asked, as she stepped back, leaning her head on Michi's shoulder as he looked at his best friend's bed.
"I like to think he's away... in a dream or something... away from pain... and the worry."
Fugu smiled as she commented. "Sounds like Heaven to me." Causing herself to slightly tear up... "Heaven" does that mean she thinks he's dying?
Michi grabbed Fugu's hand as he gave her a smile.
"it's only been three days. Give him some more time, don't give up just yet."
Fugu nodded as she walked out of the room with Michi, the two were dressed in nicer clothes, as Michi wore brown dress pants, a white formal shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and a loose tie, Fugu wore a beautiful, yellow dress that complimented her figure, as well as hid her shoulders and part of her upper arms. She held Michi's hand as she put on some make up.
"how's my hair look?" Fugu asked, worried it may have gotten slightly messed up.. truth was her hair was always messy. Michi moved a strand as he smiled
"Beautiful, in its own way." Michi said as he laughed, Fugu bumped into him playfully as he did the same.
"so, dinner first?" Michi asked as they walked out of the hospital, as a Limo pulled up, Fugu rolled her eyes.
"Michi... I thought you said you were going to save the money from your internship for something important!"
Michi smiled as he opened the door for Fugu, as she got in.
"You're right! And this is it!"
Michi shut the door as he ran around the side, and got in, he smiled as Fugu as he sat next to her, putting his arm around her.
"Where to sir?"
"The Fujiya! On Kanagawa sir!"
Michi spoke firmly to the driver as the driver closed the window, as he began the drive.
"Sir? Holding the door for me?! Where's my Michi and what did you do with him?!"
Fugu asked as she hugged Michi, kissing him softly on the lips as Michi smiled.
"I just thought I'd put on a bit of a mask, gotta look like the model boy friend, right??"
Fugu rolled her eyes, noticing that Michi did this to help her feel better, with the current events going on. Fugu grabbed onto Michi's tie, as she tightened it around his neck, she corrected his collar as well as she smiled.
"there.. now you're almost got the appearance with the part. Maybe there's a chance you'll win an award for best actor tonight!"
Michi chuckled as he looked Fugu in the eyes... God.. when he saw her in the right lighting, it was so hard to look away. Michi felt himself zoning out as he adored Fugu, when suddenly she pushed Michi's head away from her, as she blushed
"you're oogling for too long you creep!"
After a long drive the two arrived to the restaurant, as they got to their table, Michi pulled the chair out for Fugu as he ran to his seat, he smiled as they looked through the menus. Fugu's eyes widened as she leaned close to Michi.
"Michi! Half these items are like... 50-60!!!"
Michi shook his head as he laughed.
"Fugu, order what ever. Nothing's off the table for you tonight."
Fugu looked at the menu for a second, then looked at Michi again.
"So the 500 Wagyu steak-"
"Okay- some things are off the table-"
Fugu laughed as she covered her mouth, trying to not make a scene, as Michi smiled brightly as he looked back down at his menu.
after some debating, Michi ordered himself the Steak strip loin, with smoked asparagus, while Fugu ordered the Pasta with lobster bits in it, with steamed garlic broccoli on the side.
the two enjoyed the meal together, before paying their bill. They got back into the Limo, as they pulled up to a large crowd, near a massive official building... flashes of paparazzi began flossing the carpet as they Limo pulled up, Michi looked at Fugu nervously as he tried to clean off his face, Fugu grabbed Michi's chin as she pulled him in close, cleaning off his face before they walked out together.
"this seems over the top." Michi admitted as he awkwardly helped Fugu out of the car. Fugu smiled as she was delighted to be helped, as she whispered to Michi.
"this is the official choosing for the top ten heroes of Japan... this is NO where near over the top!"
Fugu and Michi posed for a few pictures, when suddenly, Fugu placed her hand on Michi's chest, causing an uproar in the crowd.
"A YOUNG HERO COUPLE?! HOW DID YOU TWO MEET?! FURY, MONGREL, DID YOU TAKE YOUR INTERNSHIPS TOGETHER TO BE CLOSER?!"
the questions began flooding their minds as Michi grabbed Fugu's hand, guiding her inside as he opened the door for her. Michi tried to fix his tie as he looked outside.
"Holy. Shit. That was a bit crazy."
Michi turned his head to face Fugu as he chuckled.
"Had to give them something to feed off?"
Michi said sarcastically as Fugu rolled her eyes, grabbing her boyfriend's hand.
"come on! We're already late!!!"
After scouting for seats, the two sat together as they saw the newly announced top ten heroes standing on stage, with four cameras broadcasting the information to all of Japan.
1. Dynamite- Katsuki Bakugo
2. Shoto- Shoto Todoroki
3. Uravity- Ochaco Midoriya
4. Froppy- Tsuyu Tokoyami
5. Battle Fist- Kendo Itsuka
6. Le-Million- Mirio Togata
7. Suneater- Amajiki Tamaki
8. Stormy- Shiketsu Koko
9. Kishi- Karasu Itami
10. Eko- Masa Baga
When Masa Baga's name was announced, Michi and Fugu stood up, as the clapping was loud, Michi and Fugu made sure they were louder. As they whistled and yelled "Eko, Eko, Eko!" Before sitting back down. After a while, Katsuki Bakugo was allowed to stand up to the mic to make a speech. Katsuki stood at the microphone for a minute before he finally spoke.
"I would like a moment of silence for the heroes who have had to retire, or lost their lives in the act of duty during this past year."
The large room fell silent, as Katsuki nodded after a minute.
"Thank you. I hope you remembered at least one hero that put themselves at risk for you this past year, because that is part of the job... that is the risk. To never.."
Katsuki's voice began to break, as his eyes began to water, he cleared his throat as he reintroduced himself to the microphone.
"the risk is to put everything on the line... our lives, and our families. Thank you to the heroes, no matter how big or small, age, gender or what ever. Thank you. Thank you to those who have followed us and helped us alone the way.. we hope to protect you all.. for the rest of these upcoming years. Thank you."
Katsuki Bakugo walked away from the microphone, as heroes went one by one, sharing a speech. A few wise words before the inevitable closing. Michi and Fugu walked around, talking to fellow interns, and heroes.. when they suddenly found Hana and Senshi.
"Hey you two! How are you?!" Hana asked with a smile on her face, as she grabbed Fugu's hands "omigosh! You are so CUTE Fugu! What foundation did you use?!"
"We're hanging in there... oh umm.. I used a blend of.."
Senshi wrapped his arm around his cousin as they fist bumped
"it's been a while! Internships have been keeping us all busy!"
Michi nodded "Yeah... I don't think I've even had a chance to call. It's been so busy. By the way.. congrats on your dad!"
Senshi nodded as he looked up at the podium... Senshi had a bitter look on his face.
"if you ask me. Still too high of a rank. But thank you. How's..."
Michi nodded
"it's improving. He's still locked in jail. Thankfully, no prison riots. He's answered a few questions."
Senshi nodded as he remembered another question he had
"those kids...?"
Michi nodded. "Yeah.. we got an anonymous tip about kids locked in some... underground safe. It looked like a day care. Fucked up man. Those kids were missing or never even documented."
"ghost kids??!"
"Most likely. No ID, no parents to back them up."
"damn... fucking crazy."
Michi nodded as he looked at the pair of girls.
"how are you and Hana doing?!"
"great! Better than ever. I feel like things we couldn't talk about before, are better than ever, you know? But how are you and Fugu??"
Michi looked at Fugu with worry as he looked at Senshi.
"I won't lie.. we're doing fine but.. we're both missing Shizu."
Senshi nodded as he frowned.
"Shizu was a one of a kind guy... it's gotta be hard losing your twin... and losing your second child."
Michi nodded as he tried his best not to tear up.
"yeah. I cant imagine... what they're going through."
Michi and Senshi walked towards the girls, they all grouped up, before exiting the building.. they got into a Limo together as they were dropped off at New UA! The buildings have been reconstructed, new and improved. The dorms have been expanded, and made nice, as well the option of Joint-Dorms are now available! However, the security, and wall that UA once had surrounded UA, has not been reconstructed something that complex will take months on its own sadly... but with a massive war like this, there is always a recession on crime.
4:00 am
Fugu knocked once on Michi's door, only for it to be opened immediately.
"Oh! Look who's up! I guess you assumed I'd be up to wake you up for training!" Fugu stated with a smile, as Michi's eyes widened, realizing what time it was
"Yeah... I just woke up! Ready for training!"
Lou popped out looking like a drug dog as he slumped onto Fugu.
"WeeeEeeee watched ANIME!!" Lou said as he laughed out loud, before being returned to Michi, Fugu crossed her arms as Michi tried to laugh it off.
"I lost track of time? I'm still good to train! It's just Lou that's out of energy. Let's get going!"
Michi and Fugu met in the new Gym, as they explored it, they found a perfect spot for sparring, as they fought, punch after punch, they let out their pent up aggression and frustration on the mats. Michi send a kick towards Fugu's head, Fugu ducked under his kick, landing a punch to his groin. Michi fell to his knees as he held his groin.
"ohhh fuuuuuuuuck."
Fugu covered her mouth in shock as she ran to Michi
"oh shit are you okay?! I'm so sorry I was in the zone!"
Michi put a hand on Fugu's shoulder
"you're good. I'm just gonna... sit here."
Fugu and Michi sat together on the mats, as Fugu broke the silence.
"so... do you want to talk about it now?"
"not really."
Fugu wrapped her arms around Michi as she called out to Lou.
"Lou... how's Michi feeling?"
Lou slowly appeared as he sat himself down in Michi's lap.
"Sad. But mostly confused. A little angry."
Michi let out a sigh of frustration.
"I really shouldn't have given you permission to use the "Lou translate emotions" bullshit."
Fugu put her head on Michi's back as she let out a sigh.
"please talk to me. You know you can talk to me about-"
"anything. I know."
Fugu grabbed Michi's hand as she interlocked fingers with him.
"I love you." Fugu stated as she kissed the back of Michi's neck.
"it's just tough. To think she's not really my mom.. that it's some lady... out there, I guess."
Fugu nodded as she hugged Michi.
"I'm sure it is difficult.. but just because she's your "mom" doesn't make her your mother."
Michi nodded as he turned around, hugging Fugu.
"yeah.. do you want to talk about Shizu?"
Fugu shook her head.
"what else is there to say? He's..."
"not gone yet."
"not gone yet, but... wouldn't it be so hard to live life after what he went through... wouldn't it be better?"
Michi shook his head. "I think regardless he would want to be around, for us, and our sanity."
