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Chapter 18
The sound of students eating and talking away during lunchtime became a normal thing for Galadriel to hear. The white-haired girl was happily eating her lunch with the rest of her classmates. A strange sight, but something she liked.
After a long day of training in which she could see firsthand the abilities of the young students, Galadriel was confident that she was making a wonderful choice of keeping them on her side. There was something there, a huge potential in them. She only needed to exploit it.
Midoriya's progress on his Quirk impressed Galadriel, he was slowly becoming more powerful. But there were still those strange lights inside him. Galadriel had no clue what they were or their purpose. But she would observe those things for now.
"That was an intense training," said Uraraka with a sigh.
"It was, and there is so much we learned today. Still, I wish we could have more time to prepare," Yaoyorozu said.
"But looking at the bright side, we improved! I can't wait to see what's next for us," Hagakure said.
Galadriel only nodded while eating, as the rest of the girls sitting next to her ignored the amount of food on her plate. They seemed accustomed to the large quantities of food, the white-haired girl could eat.
"Oh, Gali, I brought some home-made cookies! Do you want some?" Ashido asked with a big smile. Galadriel smiled as she took the cookies with a big grin on her face. Maybe they are not, Nazarick Level. But food was food. Besides, Galadriel was in a good mood today still.
"Thank you, Pinky," Galadriel replied.
"Ah, miss Nazarick, could I ask you something?" Yaoyorozu said.
"Galadriel, please, Momo. Don't call me Miss Nazarick. Makes me feel old," Galadriel said.
"Alright, Galadriel. I was curious about what transpired early today. You seem to get very well, with Todoroki, Midoriya and Bakugo," the rest of the girls had a grin on their faces, ready to hear the gossip. But Galadriel tilted her head, wondering what they were talking about.
"Close? I don't think so… I guess," Galadriel said, confused by the sudden question.
"You ruffled Bakugo's hair! And said he was handsome!" Jiro snickered.
"And you went with Todoroki on training week! Did love spark in those days?!" Hagakure exclaimed, all excited by the prospect of adolescent love.
"And you get along with Deku too," Uraraka muttered.
"Galadriel wants all of them, kero," Asui said with a smirk on her own.
"No! Gali is mine!" Ashido cried dramatically.
"Hold up! What are you guys talking about?!" Galadriel asked, puzzled.
"You like them, don't you?~ " Jiro teased.
Galadriel was beyond confused. She had no idea what those girls were talking about. But she knew it was a misunderstanding, a big one at that.
"Okay, hear me out first! I think you girls are confusing things!" Galadriel said, trying to clear things out.
"Oh, is that so? Please, answer me this then. Do you think they are handsome?" Hagakure asked, and although she was invisible. Someone could see she was smirking all the way.
Galadriel again, confused, turned around to see the table next to her. Where all the other guys were sitting. They were all frozen in time. Galadriel had no idea they were listening to everything the girls said. Todoroki, Bakugo, and Midoriya, each one of them, were waiting for the response of the white-haired girl. The rest of the boys smirked at them, enjoying the view.
Galadriel observed them and thought about it.
"What are they talking about? Handsome? What? Alright, think about it! I need to act like a normal teenage girl!" Galadriel thought, panicking.
"I mean, they are handsome. Well… They look strong and appealing for the typical girl. I don't know…" Galadriel thought.
"I am more interested in girls… But they aren't really that bad looking. If I was more inclined to men, well, I could always explore with men… But this is so weird," Galadriel sighed and decided to just answer the question.
"Yeah, they are," Galadriel said, and the girls let a small squeal.
"I knew it!" Jiro said, smiling all the way.
"Galadriel wants a harem!" Hagakure exclaimed.
Galadriel sighed, remembering they were young people. Besides, she technically has a harem already. Full of beautiful women all around. Galadriel still thought about it. If she was a normal girl, perhaps she would find them appealing. But now, the idea of her being with them was a bizarre one.
"So this is the normal high school talk of girls. I was never part of it back in my old world. Talking about who is the pretties guy in the classroom, about make up, gossip, boyfriends and such. So strange, but… Nice. I missed lot, didn't I? And those three, they are… Interesting, but please, it's not possible," Galadriel thought with sarcasm.
Galadriel has her eyes on Midoriya because he was the type of person she always felt fascinated too. The young green-haired boy was strong-willed and hardworking. His hopes and dreams, and the relentless pursuit of them, were something Galadriel respected and liked.
Midoriya was a rare breed where the white-haired demon came from. For that reason, she felt attracted to him. The idea of him was appealing to a degree. And the possessiveness came afterward. Galadriel would keep Midoriya close to her, like a perfect toy in a box waiting to be used.
Todoroki, well, he was the son of the Number two hero. Galadriel wanted to keep him near her, to use him later on too. She was still thinking about how to approach Japan agency market, so having him by her side. Would make things easier for her if she had a way in to buy more assets in the market. And since Todoroki's father was the head of a big agency. Galadriel would have a starting ground to get more pro-heroes to her own company.
And Bakugo, well, she just loved to annoy him. Like poking a fat hamster or something. A cruel way to see it, but she was a Demon Empress. Galadriel could think in different ways to just make people angry. And Bakugo's reactions to her teasing were hilarious for her.
That was how Galadriel saw things, objectively.
"So who you wished to be your boyfriend then?~ " Jiro asked with a huge beam on her face.
"Forget it," Galadriel replied, munching more of her food.
"I will give her a year before she dates someone, kero," Asui said.
"No, Gali is my girlfriend!~ " Ashido wailed dramatically.
Galadriel wanted to laugh at the idea of that. The white-haired girl only wanted to eat. She, however, missed the stone stony faces on the table behind her.
"Now girls, don't go around saying that. We are here to become heroes, no talk about boyfriends and such," Galadriel said, trying to change the topic.
"Sure, sure. My bet is that, Bakugo and her would make an interesting and cute couple. A rebel boy and a high-born lady! The only girl capable of controlling his temper and find the soft spot on his heart! Kyaa!" Hagakure let a small squeal at the idea of it.
"No, Todoroki and her would make an impressive and elegant pair. A romantic couple like no other! They will surely be the big talk in the country! And… They would look so cute together," Yaoyorozu said, blushing.
"Are you girls, kidding me? Midoriya and her are the real deal! Two big stars capable of bringing hope to the world! A celebrity pair, no doubt!" Jiro exclaimed.
"Midoriya and Galadriel… Midoriya and Galadriel… A couple…" Uraraka muttered, half dead, half alive.
"No! Gali is mine! And I am hers!" Ashido replied with a huff.
Galadriel sighed but smiled. She liked the feeling these strange talks bring to her. A good feeling, an enjoyable experience. Behind her, however. The entire male table was teasing the three musketeers. Bringing the topics of competition, and who gets the girl first. It was going to be a long day for them.
"Shut up, or I kill you all!" Bakugo hissed angrily.
"She is really clueless," Todoroki muttered.
"That… We… Are friends," Midoriya stuttered.
"You guys are so lucky! To have, the pretties girl in school interested in the three of you! Lucky!" Sero said with a huge smirk, teasing them.
"You guys could touch her big boobs too," the midget whispered.
The rest keep on bullying them. That was until a blond and blue-eyed student approached them with a nasty grin on his face.
"Well, well, what do we have here? Mm? The class 1-A? The most annoying and self-centered prats in school?" Neito Monoma said.
"Ah, you are from Class 1-B, aren't you?" Kirishima said.
"Ho ho, I am! If only you people from Class 1-A could see yourself now! There is no one on your class that's worth anything. Perhaps, the white-haired girl, but besides her. None of you worth our time!" Monoma said, taunting.
"Get lost extra, or I'll kill you," Bakugo hissed.
"The same threat as always, you never learn, don't you? No wonder you lost in the Sport Festival!" Bakugo had enough and stood up. Going face to face with the annoying blond of class 1-B.
"Kacchan!" Midoriya said, trying to stop his childhood friend.
"Do you want to fight, you shitty blond-haired thief?!" Bakugo hissed, ignoring Midoriya.
Monoma approached him, and before he could reply, a girl knocked him out by hitting him on the head. A girl with dark orange color hair had an apologetic look on her face.
"Sorry about him, he is very annoying," Itsuka Kendo said while dragging away the unconscious blond.
"Tch, annoying little bug," Bakugo hissed, annoyed.
"What's going on there?" Bakugo turned back and he saw the white-haired girl with another plate full of rice and more food. Galadriel has just returned from getting more of the mythical rice from the cafeteria. Only to see a blonded-haired kid unconscious on the floor being dragged away.
"Nothing, go back to eat, you white-haired albino," Bakugo growled as he went away muttering words.
"Bomb kid, don't forget your plate. It's rude to not clean after yourself," Galadriel said, as Bakugo sneered at her, but complied with what she said. Bakugo took his plate and went away, still muttering words, while the girls squeal in happiness at such a sight.
"What a rude boy," Galadriel said as she kept walking to her seat.
"You see! Bakugo only listen to you! He likes you!" Hagakure exclaimed.
Galadriel did not reply, as she ate the strange and delicious rice of the school. She was, however, clueless about how strange the next days were going to be.
For the next few days, the normalcy of Galadriel's school life became tame and peaceful. But it won't be forever. It was like waiting for the storm to begin. No matter how much fun Galadriel was having, acting like a normal student. Her ambitions were too big for her to just sit idle for long.
But for what it was worth. Galadriel would enjoy it, for now.
The midterms came fast, and it brought a nostalgic feeling to Galadriel. It was not fair for the rest of the young students. She was at the top of the class. Galadriel was just ahead of them in years. The white-haired girl never felt like a genius or anything. She was just someone who focuses on learning. But for the rest of her classmates, Galadriel was more than just a prodigy.
"That's all for today. There's only one week left before the final exams. And I hope you all are studying properly. The exam is not only a written one exam, but a practical one too. Train your minds and bodies," Eraser head said as he left the classroom.
The moment he left, both Kaminari and Ashido yelled that they haven't studied at all. But with different attitudes. Ashido was laughing, while Kaminari was crying. Both were at the bottom of the class, respectively.
"It's true that we have one event after another…" Tokoyami said, feeling ashamed of being number fifteen.
"The midterm exams are really important, are they not? And not only that, the final term exam, it's going to be more difficult from what I heard," Sato said to which Koda the mute kid nodded.
"Man, the fact there's also a test exercise is really thought, huh?" The purple midget said with a smug on his face.
Ashido and Kaminari could believe someone like him was so high on the scoreboard.
"Ashido, Kaminari, don't worry! We just need to study hard and keep going!" Midoriya said with confidence, and of course, he would. He was number five.
"If you just paid attention to the class normally, you wouldn't be dead last," Todoroki, the number six said.
"That's right! You need to pay more attention to the classes!" Tenya, the number three replied.
"Just look at, miss Nazarick! She is number one because of it!" Number three said.
They saw how the white-haired girl was eating a small bar of chocolate, already. Ashido wailing came to her, begging her for help.
"Gali, please help me! I need help!" Ashido said.
"Ah, Pinky, you are in last place, don't you?" Galadriel asked, still eating.
"Nop, it's Kaminari!" Ashido replied.
"Mm, no surprise there," Galadriel said, while poor Kaminari felt a knife through his chest.
"I could assist, if you want! Although, I would like some help too with Economics," Yaoyorozu said.
"Ah, please Galadriel, could you help me in Quadratic functions? You are the best with numbers," Jiro asked.
"Can you help me too? I don't get classical literature!" Sero joined in.
"Me too," Ojiro said.
Galadriel had no idea how to answer. She remembered how back in her old world. The popular kid used to force her to do their housework. But here, now, these kids were asking for help. Like friends would.
The Demon Empress thought about it for a few seconds. Technically, there was no reason for her to reject the opportunity to get closer to them. To make them feel more sympathetic to her. So, she could sway them easily in the future, but a part of her. Deep inside was a relief, and happy to feel accepted.
"Mm, old wounds are hard to heal. But never to forget. Well, I am already this deep," Galadriel sighed, and with a smile, she gladly took them in.
"Alright, I would help," Galadriel said.
"Yaaaay!" Everyone cheered.
"What did I get myself into?" Galadriel thought while keeping the smile on her face. She had no idea why she bothered to help them, but a part of the Demon Empress was excited about it. She could only wait and see.
After the lunch break, where they encountered the annoying blond boy with blue eyes again. And had to witness not only how he looked for a fight but how, the same girl, came by and knocked him and dragged him away. They were told how the exam was going to be, supposedly.
Galadriel was not sure if she would believe it. Everything sounded too basic and obvious. But she said nothing.
The white-haired girl was deep in thought, as the rest of the classroom was preparing to leave after another day in school. She did not notice how Bakugo was watching her. The same eyes of fury and irritation. But with a small touch of respect. A strange combination coming from the explosive kid.
"What, really? If we are going to faces robots again. It's going to be a walk in the park," Kaminari said.
"Yeah, really, nothing to worry about!" Ashido exclaimed.
"Now we need to just study hard and that would be all," Sero said.
Midoriya smiled at the scene, but he was too deep in thought, thinking about the words All Might. About the great evil, he would have to face someday.
Still, there was something else going through Midoriya's mind. And it was a piece of advice All Might gave him. How among all the students in U.A. It was Galadriel Nazarick, the one with the probabilities of becoming the strongest hero in recent history. And that perhaps Midoriya would need to train with her soon.
Midoriya was curious about why he needed to train with Galadriel. Not that he was against the idea. But, because to what All Might said. The number one hero, told him. She was going to be clearly a target, there was no doubt about it. All For One loved unique Quirks. And seeing how impressive, and right down powerful Galadriel Quirk was. All Might fear for the white-haired girl's life.
Midoriya did not like it one bit. He needed to be stronger, Galadriel has helped him before. More than once, how could he repay her if he allows something to happen to her?
No, Midoriya would not allow it.
"It doesn't matter if they're people or robots or whatever. They're the same if you beat them up, right?" The voice of Bakugo brought Midoriya's attentions. Bakugo sneered at him, feeling irritated just to look at him. There was a reason for it, and it was because Bakugo felt he was being left behind.
Midoriya has been improving faster than him. Todoroki could go ahead of him in everything, and Galadriel, the white-haired girl, was just stronger than him by a long shot. Bakugo could not believe he was weak. He refuses to accept it. But the more he thought about it, the more evidence appeared.
"If you need to control your Quirk, then control it! Stop depending in others!" Bakugo yelled.
"Hey, Deku!" Bakugo glared at him.
"I don't know if you've figured out how to use your Quirk a little or what. But you seriously keep rubbing me the wrong way," Bakugo hissed.
Galadriel stared at the scene, already knowing too well how Bakugo must have felt since watching Midoriya using his moves the other day. Something Uraraka said as well. Everyone was sure it was a sore spot for Bakugo, to see someone moving the same way he does.
"I still remember the results of the Sports Festival… At the upcoming finals. We'll get individuals scores, and we'll see who's better whether you like it or not. All those who stumble in my path will fall!" Bakugo said.
"I'll beat you and everyone else!" Bakugo said, glaring daggers at the other two, he considered his rivals. One of which was chewing a piece of chocolate bread.
"You too Todoroki, I'll kill you! And you too, Nazarick!" Bakugo said, leaving the classroom in cold fury.
"It's been a while since, I've seen Bakugo that intense," Kirishima whispered.
"Maybe he's irritated? Or he is just that angry of a person?" Tokoyami said, wondering how does the mind of Bakugo work.
"He is feeling left behind," Galadriel said as everyone looked at her.
"What do you mean?" Kirishima asked.
"Bakugo has been always at the top, ever since middle school. So, when he faced someone who was above him. It was a hard stuck on his pride. And seeing how, the one he thought useless, is now proving to be stronger than him. He is feeling desperate," Galadriel said while finishing his chocolate bread.
"Don't you think he is going to do something bad?" Jiro said, with a worried tone.
"He has quite the temper, kero," Asui followed.
"Perhaps, he could be dangerous," Sato said.
"No, Bakugo is a stupid kid. A prat with temper problems. But he is not evil. In fact, I believe him to be surprisingly honest with himself. He wants to be the best, and because of that, he won't take cheap shots. Or cheat his way to the top. He wants to be acknowledged by everyone that he is the best. But only if he reached by his own merits. So, don't worry about it, he is not a villain in disguise," Galadriel said, smiling at the irony of her own comment.
Outside of the classroom, Eraser Head listened to the words of the young girl. He thought that Bakugo had a problem and that perhaps he could prove himself dangerous to everyone around him. But hearing what the white-haired girl said made him realize that perhaps she was right.
Still, Eraser Head would keep an eye on young Bakugo. He, however, should have noticed that Bakugo was not the most dangerous person in the classroom.
As for Galadriel, she had plans, and while she would help the kids to study. Galadriel was going to bring chaos to the Pro-heroes soon.