Chapter Seventeen: The Closing Storm
~A/N~ Here's chapter 17. I hope you enjoy it.
~Summary~ All For One is shocked, Ochaco learns something very important about Izumi, and Izumi plans to adopt a unicorn.
Chapter Start!
~Unknown Location~
All For One wasn't easy to surprise. In fact, he believed it to be impossible. And yet here he was. Surprised. His 'son' had come to him and voiced a desire. That alone was a surprise. Despite what some would think Tomura rarely if ever asked for something. The young man had a shocking level of independence. He seemed determined to do everything himself. Perhaps he saw it as a way to impress All For One? Thoughts for later. All For One turned his attention back to Tomura. The young man had asked, should the attack succeed, he be given the whelping girl instead of her parents.
"What brought this on?" All For One asked. He had to know. Tomura has never been interested in having someone near him. Quiet the opposite in fact. He strongly preferred to be left alone. He only accepted Kurogiri because All For One had placed him in the mist-man's care.
"I want her," Was all Tomura said in response. All For One was surprised for a second time. Now he understood why Tomura wanted the whelping girl. And as a good 'father' he would make sure his boy got what he wanted.
"I will make it happen," All For One said getting a rare genuine smile from Tomura.
"Thank you Sensei," Tomura said before leaving. Once he was gone All For One turned back to his computer. He ran a hand through his hair sighing softly. He had a lot of work to do now.
~Midoriya Apartment~
"Mochimon," Ochaco looked up to see Daiki looking very nervously at her.
"What's up?" Ochaco asked happy for the distraction from her work.
"Are you and Momma married?" Daiki asked. Ochaco's face went red.
"Wh... what?" Ochaco asked.
"Are you and Momma-"
"I heard... just... what brought this question on?" Ochaco asked.
"You and Momma smell the same. So I thought it meant you got married," Daiki explained.
"N... no we didn't get married," Ochaco said trying and failing to stop her blush.
"Oh ok," Daiki smiled then ran off leaving Ochaco to her rapidly spiraling mind.
"He's not wrong for asking," Nana said from her chair.
"W... What?" Ochaco asked her blush getting deeper.
"Izumi's and your scents have melded," Nana started. When Ochaco didn't reply she continued. "Izumi probably doesn't realize she did it. But she's marked you as her mate. It's why she's so attached to you,"
"Marked me as her mate? That's a thing?" Ochaco asked.
"For dragons it is. It varies from dragon to dragon. Mother has three husbands. Auntie has two. While I never found one. I thought I had but he ditched when I got pregnant," Nana continued.
"So... Izumi might want more than just me?" Ochaco asked. She wasn't sure if she was okay with sharing. She was always more of a one-on-one type of girl.
"I doubt it. While she's nothing like them the dragons of the black flight are pretty selfish and don't like to share. That includes partners. So it would make sense for Izumi to follow that suit," Nana countered. "Also she wouldn't seek without you making it obvious that it's ok first,"
"Why would she need to make sure it's ok with me?" Ochaco asked.
"You've seen how Izumi is. She's naturally pretty submissive. She does have the ability to be commanding but she prefers to be lead. For lack of a better term, you're the alpha," Nana explained.
"I don't know how to feel about this," Ochaco said her mind spinning at all the information she was getting.
"Like I said Izumi probably hasn't even realized that she's done it," Nana stated.
"I think I need to have a talk with Izumi," Ochaco said biting her lip.
"Probably for the best," Nana replied a smirk on her face.
"Mochimon!" Daiki's voice called out.
"What's up?" Ochaco called back.
"Can I have a snack?" he asked letting Ochaco know he was in the kitchen. Probably staring at a sugary treat.
"Only if it's not sweets," Ochaco called back. "Maybe an apple or orange,"
"Aww ok," Daiki whined. After a few moments, he reappeared with an apple and an apple cutter in hand. "cut," he offered the cutter to Ochaco.
"Of course," Ochaco smiled taking the utensil and apple.
"She doesn't see how much of a mom she's becoming to Daiki," Nana thought watching Ochaco and Daiki.
~U.A. Denki's Dorm Room~
Denki smiled as he felt Momo's hand gently running through his hair. The two had been binge-watching anime for the last few hours. Denki had been shocked to find out that Momo hadn't seen his favorite guilty pleasure series. So now he was showing her the majesty that was That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
"This is surprisingly good," Momo said as the credits rolled on episode six. "I wasn't expecting the series to delve so deep into the world-building,"
"Told you," Denki laughed as he rolled to his side. His eyes met Momo's. Slowly he pushed himself up as Momo leaned down. Both their eyes slowly closed as the distance closed. Denki's hand slid over Momo's cheek moving a lock of her hair out of the way. Both of Momo's hands cupped Denki's cheeks. Their lips gently met. Their kiss was short but powerful. It nearly made Momo's toes curl.
"I adore you," Denki said as they pulled back from each other.
"I feel the same," Momo replied as she leaned down again. The anime all but forgotten.
~Just Outside U.A.~
Nezu hadn't been expecting Alexstrasza to call and say they needed him and Recovery Girl at the front gates as soon as possible. But here he was. Watching Recovery Girl and Alexstrasza fuss over a young girl who even in her sleep refused to let go of Izumi.
"What happened?" Nezu asked as Izumi finally managed to get the little girl off her.
"She ran into us on our way back," Izumi stated not leaving the girl's side. "She just asked for help. I couldn't deny her. She needed us,"
"Let's get her inside. I will message Nana," Alex said as they started to move as the great U.A. barrier closed behind them.
"She's malnourished and heavily scarred. Whoever had her was doing horrible things to her," Recovery Girl said.
"I swear if I find who hurt this girl," Ysera said leaving the statement open.
~Okazaki: Yakuza Hideout~
Overhaul felt a cold shiver run down his spine. He shook his head as he finished washing his hands. He hated it when he got bloody. But he had to teach these idiots a lesson. And what a lesson he taught. Killed and brought back half a dozen times really nails a message home.
"Overhaul," Chronostasis spoke up.
"Where is she?" Overhaul snapped not caring for anything but getting Eri back.
"Hojo saw her..." Chronostasis starts. "With Ysera, Alexstrasza, and another woman," Kai's blood ran cold and his face went pale. Even with Overhaul, he wasn't brave or stupid enough to even think about approaching either of those monsters.
"Who was this other woman?" Kai asked looking for anything that could give him hope.
"We got a picture we're running it now," Choronstasis answers.
"Leave me. Don't come back until we know everything about her," Kai stated. Once Chronostasis was gone he dropped into a chair.
"Shit," Kai said slowly.
~U.A. Nezu's Office~
"Are you certain?" Nezu asked with a tea cup halfway between mouth and saucer. The look in Midoriya's eyes told him she was certain but he still had to ask.
"Without a doubt," Izumi said crossing her arms.
"Alexstrasza offered to take the girl back to England with her. She'd certainly be just as safe if not safer there," Nezu countered.
"Too much of a change for her. She wouldn't be able to understand anyone around her. Beyond that, for some reason, she's already attached to me. It would be better for her mentally to be with me. Add in that Daiki would become a sibling for her and could help her stay grounded by having someone her age around," Izumi explained.
Nezu smiled and gave a nod. "I will make the calls and see what can be done," Izumi smiled brightly and bowed.
"Thank you Nezu-san," Izumi remained bowed for a few seconds before she straightened back up.
"I believe you should break this news to your son and spouse," Nezu stated. He barely managed to school his features as Izumi sputtered at the mention of Uraraka as her spouse.
"W... We... We aren't... I'm leaving," Izumi quickly left before she burst into flames.
~Few Minutes Later: Midoriya Apartment~
Izumi smiled as she stepped into her apartment to see Ochaco floating Daiki around the room like a balloon. The moment the door closed Daiki's attention snapped to her.
"Momma!" he cheered happily and started swimming towards her. Ochaco laughed and dropped her quirk right as he reached Izumi's arms.
"You're back late," Ochaco said as she moved in.
"Yeah... Something happened. Something we need to talk about," Izumi said as she moved to the couch.
"Should I be worried?" Ochaco asked.
"We'll see," Izumi said sitting down.
~One Explanation Later~
"So I have a big sister now?" Daiki asked eyes shining.
"You might. I don't know for sure yet," Izumi replied before looking at Ochaco.
"Why are you looking at-" Ochaco started before Nana's words ran through her mind. 'For lack of a better term, you're the alpha,'
"oh well," Izumi started.
"Daiki could you give Momma and me a moment," Ochaco asked patting the boy on the head.
"Ok. I gotta pee anyway," Daiki said as he ran off. Once he was gone from sight Ochaco turned back to Izumi.
"Ocha-" Izumi started.
"One second," Ochaco said pulling Izumi in for a searing kiss. Izumi melted into the kiss her hands gripping Ochaco's shirt. After a few long moments, Ochaco pulled back leaving a flustered Izumi reeling.
"What was that for?" Izumi asked.
"For saving a little girl," Ochaco smiled. "Now we need to talk,"
"What about?" Izumi asked knowing it wasn't about Eri.
"Nana... Nana said you marked me as your mate," Ochaco stated.
"I... Uh...," Izumi eye's slowly widened as the fact slowly sunk in. "Is... is it a bad thing?" Izumi asks slowly.
"I don't think so. I adore Daiki and I'm pretty sure I'm already falling in love with you," Ochaco said before cupping Izumi's cheek getting the greenette to lean into her hand. "So I guess I'm saying I'm all in. You and me and wherever that leads,"
"I-" Izumi started before her cell started ringing. "Who?" Izumi grumbled grabbing her phone. "Hello?"
"Sorry to interrupt you but Eri is awake and asking for you," Recovery Girl's voice spoke out.
"Oh! I'll be right there," Izumi replied scrambling up.
"Go. I'll bring Daiki," Ochaco said letting Izumi take off.
~Okazaki: Yakuza Hideout~
"Midoriya eh?" Overhaul said as he looked at the green-haired girl's profile. Chronostasis stood a few feet away as the yakuza head read. he wasn't sure what he could do. She was safely tucked behind the gates of U.A. Somewhere they couldn't reach.
"This complicates things," Overhaul said tossing the file down. "Get all the files on U.A. hero students we can. We should be able to buy one,"
"Your plan sir?" Chronostasis asks.
"Whether she has Eri or not is immaterial. She will die for stealing her away. I want to plant a mole so they can let us know the next time she's off U.A. ground so I can turn her into a stain on the ground," Overhaul said as he clenched his fists.
"Understood sir," Chronostasis left determined to fulfill overhaul's demand. This Midoriya would die.
~End Notes~ I hope you liked the chapter. Let me know what you think.