Burn Notice

Not much to say here..I too have noticed that FF has been running chunky. If it actually comes to it crashing down, I will be migrating over to AO3. Though my major problem is that AO3 doesn't have an app to really read online? Plus the tagging system is really obtuse at times. I wonder if there's any extensions to fix that or at least make it less heavy on the user end.

I've started writing the revamped Road Successor, and I've been thinking about keeping sex scenes out of my writing. I just don't feel well enough to write them. Like.. I don't think I could write them without them being terrible or cringe.

Also yes, Izuku and Katsuki's hero names are Sonic References. E-123 Omega and Mighty the Armadillo.

dreadix comments - that entirely depends on your quirk on the how you can kill him. if your quirk is powerful enough to overpower his regen quirks he has its quite simple to kill him. or if you bring eraserhead to stare at AFO he could shut off his quirks that are keeping him alive which would kill him. later on you could have kurogiri when turned good to just send him to the sun. or you could finish off all for one when all might has his 2nd fight with him. many ways to have him killed, its wither or not you live through the attempt with your quirk intact or not is the better question.

Valid points. Extremely Valid. But nothing is ever easy in hindsight. Let's see how it plays out when it comes to it.

Also I apologize for such a short chapter, dealing with an ongoing family emergency.

Chapter 5

The day finally arrived. The first day at UA was here, but instead of excitement, I felt a gnawing sense of unease. Everything had turned out so differently from what I had expected. It was a cold realization that most of my carefully gathered information might end up being useless, which only deepened my sense of apprehension.

I sighed and gave myself a gentle slap. This was no time for dire thoughts! This was what I had been training for, and I couldn't let my friends down now!

Getting to UA didn't take long, though I could have been three minutes earlier if I hadn't decided to walk. Tensei had gotten permits for Tenya and me to use our speed legally. Apparently, physical-boosting Quirks like Super Strength and Super Speed skirted the line of Quirk Usage laws because some Quirks made it hard not to use them in day-to-day life. These permits allowed the holder to use their Quirk for both personal and business situations, though we weren't allowed to help with heroics unless conscripted by a hero. Still, it was nice to be able to run freely.

I pushed these thoughts aside as I entered UA and quickly found Class 1-A. Inside, I saw that Katsuki was already there, along with Kyoka, Momo, and a few others. Tenya was also present, looking like he was about to blow a gasket as he glared at Katsuki, who had his feet up on the desk.

I sighed and went over to Katsuki, slapping his leg. "Feet down. You weren't raised in a barn."

Katsuki glared at me before huffing. He took his feet off the desk and sat properly. "There, happy now?"

"Ecstatic," I replied, deadpan, before offering him a smirk. "Didn't walk to school with Izuku?"

"Nah, you know how Aunty is. We'd be late because she'd insist on crying and taking pictures. At the same time," Katsuki replied with a smirk of his own.

"It wouldn't be the first time," I commented with a giggle.

"Excuse me." Tenya's voice came from right behind me, and I tried my hardest to fight the blush that threatened to escape. Katsuki looked at me with amusement, the bastard. Both Kyoka and Momo's eyes were also on me with great interest.

I turned around to address Tenya. "You didn't have to get so close to me, Tenya," I said, trying hard not to make a fool of myself.

"My apologies, Kagura," Oh goddess, is it wrong to feel this way when he says my name so strongly? "I was curious about your friend here. I debated telling him off about his poor etiquette and disrespectfulness towards UA—"

"You got something to say, four eyes?!" Katsuki interjected.

"-my question is, how did you get him to acquiesce to putting his feet down?" Tenya finished.

I blinked. Was that all? "Well, Katsuki, myself, and another are like siblings, so we tend to listen to each other. And it wasn't a big deal either way. UA generally recycles older desks each year and makes them to fit most of our physical proportions, taking care to provide chairs and desks to those who need larger ones due to their Quirk." It was really common knowledge considering one of the heroes who work here as a teacher is Cementoss, possibly the best on-the-spot craftsman and architect in the country.

I watched as Tenya short circuited as he tried to form a counter argument. Katsuki was chuckling as were the other students who were in the room. Izuku came in a few moments later, followed by a brown-haired girl who was happy to see him. I mentally frowned. I only knew my immediate friends now. The memories I held of my past were mere wisps now. I was truly on my own to figure out the best path forward.

"It's taking you too long to quiet down." Said a familiar voice. Everyone's eyes locked onto a yellow sleeping bag that stood up and opened up to reveal Eraserhead. "My name is Shouta Aizawa and I'll be your homeroom teacher. Here." He pulled out a set of training clothes and tossed it at a confused Izuku. "This might be a little sudden, but head down to the locker rooms, put these on and then meet me out in the field in ten minutes. Anyone a second late will face consequences." He then left without another word.

We all quickly filed out of the classroom to catch up with our teacher. We quickly found the student locker rooms and got dressed. Luckily, they were all labeled with our names and the clothes they provided fit well enough.

"Kagu-chan." I turned to glance at Momo, who was also dressed. "You didn't look confused by the appearance of our teacher, do you know him?"

"I met him a few days ago. Him and Present Mic came to my house to ask me about that lecher I told you, Kyoka and Itsuka about." I explained with a frown. "What I do know is that he's an Underground Hero, meaning he probably has low tolerance for flashiness. He's also a very no-nonsense individual so I think if we give it our all and not say anything that'll make him mad, we should be okay."

"Like, what would make him mad?" I turned to see who spoke. I mentally pouted. Why was Kyoka and I stuck in the itty-bitty-tiddy club? She had light brown hair and dark brown eyes but she was at least a few cups bigger than me.

"Well…not taking things seriously?" I ventured unsure. "Whatever he's going to have us do, it's going to be strenuous, so we shouldn't play around. Or treat whatever he had in mind lightly."

I could see most of the locker room nod at that. Though one of the girls, one with pink hair and skin pouted. She looks like the type who enjoyed playing around but hopefully she gets it.

The pink girl, Mina Ashido, did not get it and we were all treated to Aizawa's ire. After he held the threat of expulsion over everyone's heads, we all got our collective act together and did his fitness tests. I like to think I was doing well until I did the sprint, coming in at a nice three seconds.

"Are you holding back? Your records showed that you're fast, if not faster than Ingenium." Aizawa's eyes glowed as he glared at me. I took a step back, feeling a sudden, overwhelming coldness. It felt like ice was crawling through my body as my eyesight blurred and darkened.

I was in a void. It felt familiar yet... distant.

"I did not account for such an ability to affect you, my child." Mother? I felt like I couldn't speak. "When that man erased your Quirk with his own, the sudden disconnect from your Quirk was like a furnace being snuffed out, and your body couldn't handle it."

Did he kill me? Did I die from this?

"You did not perish, but this is a weakness you have to overcome. I know you will, my daughter. Now wake up... I will always be watching my Little Sun."

I awoke, letting out a gasp. It felt like I hadn't taken a breath in a long time. I tried to slow my breathing as someone entered my peripheral vision. It was an elderly woman with a syringe cane?

"Finally awake, my dear," she said as she took my arm, checking my vitals. Looking around, I realized I was in the nurse's office. "You gave everyone quite a scare. Tell me, how are you feeling?"

How was I feeling? Annoyed, since I seemed to find myself in infirmaries every time my Quirk was involved. I took a deep breath. I didn't feel cold at all. "I feel fine. Who are you? What happened to me?"

"You can call me Recovery Girl, deary." She introduced before letting put a frustrated sigh. "As for what happened.. That idiot Aizawa erased your Quirk. The sudden loss of your Quirk caused a violent reaction in your body similar to the Raynaud's Phenomenon." Seeing my confused look, she explained, "Every blood vessel in your body constricted at once, causing you to black out. Luckily, your heart didn't stop pumping blood, or we wouldn't be having this conversation."

I felt pale. I nearly died because I lost my Quirk? I knew the Goddess said I didn't but.. Had I been relying on it so much that losing it nearly killed me? "What happened with the class?"

"Well… Aizawa got pulled from teaching your class. He had been abusing his privileges as a teacher a little too much, and you'll be getting a new teacher." Nearly killing a student would be a problem, yes. "There's also the fact that he nearly got killed by your friends when it happened."

I let out a groan. "Don't tell me..."

"They nearly assaulted Aizawa once you fell, but All Might appeared to stop them. They're currently in a meeting with your parents."

Oh dear sweet Goddess. My mother is probably going to sue the school for every yen it has. She's the best lawyer this side of Tokyo. And by the best, I mean the meanest!

I tried to get up, but the Nurse pushed me down. "Now, now, you just woke up. I still need to make sure you're okay."

"I need to stop my mom before she sues the school for everything plus some."

Recovery Girl frowned but then sighed, "I don't think that's a good idea, but I understand your concern. How about a compromise? I can take you to Principal Nezu's office in a wheelchair. You can speak to your mother and make sure everything is settled. But only if you promise to take it easy.

"I nodded eagerly. "Yes, please! That sounds perfect. Thank you, Recovery Girl."

"Alright then, give me a moment." She left briefly and returned with a wheelchair. "Let's get you settled in. Remember, take it slow and let me know if you feel any discomfort." I nodded and she helped me into the wheelchair. I didn't feel any discomfort but I did feel horribly sluggish. Was this how my body felt without my Quirk? I knew it was back but I didn't feel like it was back.

She wheeled me through the labyrinth of hallways of UA. I felt even more annoyed. Moving like this, I felt slow, weak, useless. My body, mind, and soul knew I could go faster, way faster. Being hindered like this wasn't something I enjoyed. Every turn and bump in the hallway seemed to mock my usual speed and agility. I clenched my fists, feeling the frustration bubbling up inside me.

"Just a little longer, dear," Recovery Girl said kindly, perhaps sensing my frustration. "You'll be there soon."

We soon made it to the office, where I could hear my mom faintly through the door. Her voice was unmistakably fierce, filled with a mix of worry and anger. I let out a tired sigh as Recovery Girl opened the door and wheeled me in.

"Ma'am, I assure you, our teachers are personally vetted," I heard Principal Nezu say calmly.

"I'm not sure you know what that means," my mom said with a glare, her eyes like daggers.

"Down mom, don't make me get the spray bottle," I said dryly, causing my mom to gasp and rush over to check on me.

"Kagu-chan, are you okay?! Why are you in a wheelchair?! Were you hurt more?!" This is my mom, Hibana Hoshizora, the fiercest prosecuting lawyer in the circuit and the most mom-like mom ever.

"It was my fault that I got like this to begin with. Aizawa-sensei wouldn't have known that would have happened to begin with," I said with a sigh. "And I'm fine, just feeling sluggish."

"What do you mean it was your fault? That lazy man nearly killed you!" my mom exclaimed.

I looked at Recovery Girl for a moment before looking back at my mom. "I never stopped using my Quirk. You've seen the visual tells of me using my Quirk before, Mom. You taught me everything I know about it." Seeing my mom nod, I continued. "But I never stopped using my Quirk. My body has always been at the perfect temperature. Every bit of me has been at the perfect temperature to run, to train, to rest, everything. But I've never turned off my Quirk. So to have my Quirk erased caused my body to shut down because it was suddenly not running optimally."

"She experienced a reaction similar to the Raynaud's Phenomenon, where every single blood vessel constricted at once, but her overall body temperature kept her from dying," Recovery Girl explained. "As idiotic as Eraserhead was, Hoshizora-san was right, he couldn't have known."

"So no need to sue the school, Mom," I finished, looking my mother in the eye. "It was an unknown variable but also a learning experience for everyone."

"Be as it may, Kagu-chan, he does have a sizable case on him," my mom replied with a glare back at the Principal. "His past actions have caused several billion yen in mental damage and anguish."

"Ma'am, just like your daughter said, there was no way he would have known about it," Nezu pointed out calmly, trying to defuse the situation.

"That's not a valid excuse when reports of said man are usually accompanied by 'he spent his time in a sleeping bag drinking fruit drinks or sleeping,'" my mom retorted, her eyes narrowing further.

I let out a sigh. "Mom, please let it go for now? I really do want to rest. And I still need to text my friends to let them know that I'm alive."

My mom looked at me for a while before letting out a sigh of her own. "Alright, but I expect the man to face some sort of punishment."

"He will. I'll make sure of it," Nezu agreed, nodding solemnly. "Rest assured, we will handle this matter with the utmost seriousness."

So the one thing I've always hated about MHA: There were no consequences to the actions of characters. Bakugo never got in trouble for his words to Izuku and Nobody really explored the consequences of Aizawa expelling people he deemed without potential. Being expelled from the Premiere School of Heroics in Japan and pretty much the world would cause problems on a societal level, let alone a personal one.

One of my fanfic ideas explored that in a very dark way. We've seen what happens in some fics where Izuku himself was either expelled or moved from Class 1-A, but the truth is that the butterfly effect is strong.