Chapter 13- Aftershocks and Aftermaths (And Afterthoughts)

Buttercup's powers are a little bit out of control, so are the heroes going to do anything or what? Dealing with the aftershock much less the aftermath of a deadly situation is not ideal for anyone, much less superhero teachers/parents, as well as scared students. Sometimes it leads to afterthoughts about the whole thing that makes us consider the next step.


Chapter 13- Aftershock and Aftermaths (And Afterthoughts)

Iida had done his best to reach the staff, even as he was hurt and exhausted from his own battle. He managed to locate the nearest teacher and inform them about the current situation going on at the USJ; to say they were horrified was an understatement. As they contacted All Might to head out to the battle, seeing that he will get there faster to at least give them time to get there. The teachers were just praying that the students were not badly hurt, they already know that Thirteen was badly hurt, they only hope that no other student was badly injured during the attack.

As they entered through the gates, they saw what they found was startling to say the least. "Oh my, this is certainly unfavorable." Though Nezu said in calm exterior, all the teachers could tell the underlying danger in his tone.

The air was a buzz; electromagnetic waves pulsed from the green energy field that surrounded a raven haired teen. The said girl seemed as if she was not there, like her mind was racing, screams fueled by emotions. As energy exuded from her being, launching out and sending shockwaves in to the earth, knocking down all those who were within shot; many were worried about this turn of events.

People who were smart enough to see the growing severity of this turn, quickly backed away from the chaos that was about to unfold. Many students on the ground level who bore witness to it, all retreated, with a severely injured teacher draped over their arms. Tomura and Kurogiri watched as their plans did not pan out well and decided to make a tactical escape before anything else would happen. Especially after Tomura was shot in the leg.

"STOP VILLAINS!" Before Tomura headed within the portal, All Might shouted from a distance, seeing them, he ordered for them to surrender.

Tomura giving one last look at the whole scene and the fact that his bio-weapon did not get a chance to fight him, but rather is laying on the ground, completely brain damaged makes his blood boil; and this time, the rage was not all on the symbol of peace. "You survived this day Symbol of Peace. But don't think these wannabe super zeroes can fight your battles for so long! I will kill you, mark my words, you will! And all who decided to play hero!" Shooting murderous glares as he stepped in to the portal that closed behind him.

All Might was too busy to fully read in to the villains words at the moment, for another situation called for his attention. His eyes landed back on to one of the Kayama's who was floating in an energy field of her own creation, letting off pulse waves in all direction.

Without thinking, All Might decided to get close enough to try and reason with her, bracing against the pulses. "Young Kayama! Whatever this is, you have to stop this and get ahold of your powers! You are out of cont-" At that moment, a sphere of energy rose and without missing a beat, blasted a powerful beam of energy that All Might tried to defend but was sent flying through the air and crashing in to the wall.

Many people gasped at the turn of events.

"Oh my, this will not do." Nezu said, directing his voice to his colleagues. "We have to keep her contained and try to find a way to reach her. Cementos?" Looking at the cement shaped man.

He nodded as he jumped to the lower levels, and placing both hands on the ground, cement pillars erupted forth from the ground and heading towards their target, as they made reinforced walls to try and contain the problem.

Looking up to his colleagues. "I have done my best to safely secure her, but her quirk is still trying to break through my walls."

Nezu only nodded. "I see."

Down the steps, the villains were making their way to try and attack the other students and hero teachers.

Present Mic seeing this, was not in the best of moods. Stepping forward, preparing his quirk, he gave a loud, "YEEEEAAAHHHHH!" That knocked them off their feats.

The students were relieved to know the teachers were here to rescue them.

Snipe shot some bullets that flew out in to another direction, hitting their marks.

Ectoplasm created more copies of himself that helped guide and protect the students at the lower level to safety.

While the teachers were busy evacuating the students, the makeshift cement dome was now broken and the pulse was getting stronger, causing a shatter to the windows and disturbance of the power. Things were getting too bleak as Midnight watched anxiously at the scene.

'What can we do? This seems so wild. We have to find a way to calm her down before she unleashes something much worse.' Midnight was busy mauling over the ideas, that she almost didn't notice that someone had jumped on to the scene.

"Who is that?"

"I don't know but they are going to get hurt!"

Then Koda spoke up, alerting the teachers. "It's Bubbles!"

At that Midnight and Nezu looked down to wonder what the girl was planning to do.

The pulses were getting strong and much more violent but it did not deter Bubbles force field in the slightest. She stood a good distance away from her sister and her emotional breakdown from the looks of it. As if on autopilot, her eyes shone a blue glow that started to ignite a blue glowing aura around her whole body. Everyone was thinking that she was also going to do the same thing as Buttercup but they couldn't be more wrong.

Suddenly, when she opened her mouth, she gave a harmonious tune that spread blue sound waves around the area. The sound waves flowed around the others energy field, encasing said field in its soothing effects. At that moment, the generated sound waves were having an effect on the raven haired sister, calming her down; that the once vibrant and robust pulses are now almost gone.

Everyone was amazed and/or shocked at what they were witnessing before them.

Buttercup, was trying to resist the tune but Bubbles wouldn't let up. "Buttercup! It's okay, we're here!" Calling out to her sister, trying to reach her. And after sometime it worked.

The chaotic pulsations ceased and Buttercup's consciousness was brought to normal.

Buttercup looked as if confused. "W-what happened?" Slowly gaining her thoughts. "No.." She said horrified.

She was then surprised by gentle arms wrapped around her. "Buttercup you fine…I am glad you're okay." Almost like a whisper, but before Buttercup could reply, she found Bubbles unconscious. Trying to shake her awake, but then realizing she was just exhausted, she calmed down and held her in her arms as tiny traces of guilt rose up in her heart. So engrossed in her thoughts was she that she did not notice Midnight speed up to them, and gave a comforting embrace of her own as she whispered comforting words. Those were the only things she heard before she too fell unconscious.

Nezu nodded in satisfaction that this mess was narrowly avoided. He turned to the remaining colleagues around and asked them to see to it that the police and ambulance are here, making sure to round up both students and remaining villains.

They nodded and left. At that, All Might came forward, looking worse for wear.

He turned his head. "Yagi. How are you feeling?" Nezu asked concerned after he saw the attack done.

"They got away." All Might grit his teeth, his fists clenching at what he perceived as his own failure.

"Now's not the time for such worries." Nezu spoke up, but he knew he wasn't just talking about the villains as. "The students' safety comes first and foremost! Secure them and subdue all of the Villains left in the USJ! Move out!"

"Sir!" The Pro Hero Teachers chorused before making their way into the Disaster Zones. Present Mic and several Ectoplasm clones surrounded Class 1-A along with Cementoss who raised a wall that would protect the students from any Villains with a long-range Quirk.

"Aizawa is in rough shape, some students are unconscious, are any of you hurt?" Present Mic questioned the students as he looked over the students and his fellow Teacher.

"All Might, you're pushing yourself too far as it is," Nezu mentioned as he stood beside the Number One Hero. "If you insist on staying, please watch over the students on their way out, I believe your presence will bring them some peace of mind."

"I never did anything sir. I believe there is no need to be worried." All Might said but still accepted to the Principal's plan.

"We could not have anticipated this incident," Nezu hummed as the sounds of battle echoed throughout the various Disaster Zones. "This kind of operation takes planning, not the common criminal type either. This has clearly been in the works for months, but your position as a Teacher here was only announced at the beginning of the year. Something doesn't add up." The chimera was already applying his hyper-intelligence to the mystery of the attack.

"In any case, from I gathered from the students, they say that some of the villains present knew the girls mostly. I find that troubling to say the least but we won't have much information for today at least till the woke up." Nezu spoke calmly, trying to think through this whole mess.

"Quite shocking." Though All Might said it, his tone held no surprise in it. "That is worrying, along with the Villain Leader's intense hatred for me. He was practically rabid with rage the moment he saw me. I know I've garnered my fair share of spiteful foes, but this seemed different. Almost like his hatred had been stewed and cultivated for years. A lifetime of anger towards me specifically, when he couldn't be more than twenty years old himself."

"Perhaps the child of someone that despises you?" Nezu mused as he could tell the barely shift in the number One Hero's tone but still tried to see all the potential angles. "Generational hatred? Maybe he was raised practically from birth to despise you and what you stand for?"

"That's even more worrisome, sir." All Might exhaled heavily before he slapped his signature smile on and headed over to the group of students being led outside. Leaving Nezu eye's to wonder on the girls being taken away by a concerned guardian. 'I sure hope the girls can shine some light on this disaster, for something tells me that a chain explosion has been set off.'

-Outside the USJ centre-

The students were gathered outside for roll call at the request of the police officer. "…12, 13, 14, 15, 16. Everyone seems to be attended for. But out of the 19 that came today, 3 girls are currently unconscious and some of you are looking a bit worse for wear." The detective announced, looking towards the students.

Many of the students were too busy in worry to stay put, after what had happened recently, they began discussing about the various battles they each had. Some were grateful that those villains were more of petty thugs and lower level threats that they could easily handle. There were certain thoughts that others had about the whole crazy situation.

Tsu hopped her way over to the detective. "Sir, what about Mr. Aizawa and Thirteen?" She asked quite worried.

He looked at her with sympathetic eyes as he spoke. "Mr. Aizawa has sustained multiple fractures on his arm, legs, and face skull but fortunately there does not seem to be any serious brain damage. However…his orbital floor has broken in to small pieces. We have no way of knowing if his eyesight will be impaired or not."

At that, many people were startled by the dire news.

"What about Thirteen?" Mine spoke up.

"Thirteen is in care at the same hospital. She sustained lacerations to the back and arm but she is going to pull through in no time. And despite All Might not fighting, he sustained some injuries but those can be easily treated at the UA medical ward at the moment." That made some sigh in relief at the news.

"Dude, what about the other students; Blossom and her sisters?" Kirishima called out impatiently.

"Yes Detective. Are Buttercup and her sisters alright? Kero." Tsu chimed in.

Koda only shook his head vigorously, but others could tell his feelings on the matter.

The Detective just sighed, putting on a reassuring smile. "No need to worry too much. I have been informed that your classmates have been taken to the hospital as well. They sustained some minor scratches and injuries but it is more the case of some sever exhaustion. Recovery Girl will be one of the doctors to observe them overnight and see what needs to be done." That seemed to pacify a handful of them.

At that, he informed his colleague to escort the students to school, so that they may be picked up by their parents, reasoning that they are not at the right state of mind to be asked questions, not right now at least.

As they were round up, a certain green haired boy was too wrapped up in his own mind to deal with the chatter of his fellow classmates, even as Uraraka and Iida were trying to get his attention and failing after sometime.

He looked down at his own hands and couldn't shake the thoughts that rang true like a bell. 'I was so useless. A Deku.' With that, he clenched them tightly all the way back to school and then home.

-Hospital Infirmary-

In the white walls of the hospital room, the trio seem to find themselves in a familiar setting they once were in, but this time, they are completely out of it.

Midnight being their guardian, accompanied the girls to the hospital. Even if Nezu didn't give her permission, she would have still insisted on going to at least make sure that they were safe. The memory of all of them so out of it, still fresh in her mind. When Iida told her and her colleagues about some sort of trouble at the USJ, she knew she had to act fast to help her students; and if she is being honest with herself, her foster kids. She has grown attached to them ever since the day she was saved by those 3 strong girls out of nowhere; and being a hero of honor, wanted to show her appreciation for an act of such bravery and selflessness in the face of danger.

As she sat down on the chair next to one of the girls' bed, the door opened to reveal Recovery walking up to Midnight.

"Easy dear, before all your excessive worrying will land you in the hospital along with these kids." She commented with a small smile.

Midnight returned the smile and nodded. "I understand what you are saying. I am just worried for them, that's all." She darted her eyes back to each individual's bed as their eyes were still closed.

"Well, you shouldn't worry too much still. These kids are tougher than we give them credit for. They survived a villain attack and are still breathing aren't they? Well not for long once I get ahold of the green one. My stars, I can only imagine that she went overboard trying to save the others." Recovery while admonishing, the tone of worry was still very much given off.

Midnight gave a small smile at the elderly ladies attempts at amusement. She can only wait and see how it will go. 'Goodnight girls. Get well soon.'


-Faculty Meeting Room-

"One student who despite his best efforts to escape sustained mortal bruises riddled around his body. Three students who seem to have physical and mental exhaustion, one being that she had to brave a small storm of electromagnetic pulse wave while trying to calm the emotional breakdown of one of her siblings who was also in a critical battle as most of the students could tell." Nezu read off the file that Recovery Girl had given him. All of the Teachers present frowned heavily, a few with their heads bowed in self-disappointment. "On top of three severely injured students, two of our Faculty were also hospitalized from this incident. Thirteen is currently out with lacerations and will take a while to make a recovery. Aizawa had both arms broken, the skin on one elbow was entirely removed, and he also suffered a facial fracture." Nezu finished reading off.

A room full of silence and self-recrimination was all that was left after the casualty report.

"This is unacceptable, as you can imagine." Nezu placed his hands together in front of his face as he looked at his Teachers. "I don't blame anyone here, or not here, for this incident. It is clear this was a plan executed after months of formulation and gathering of common thugs and low-level Villains. The simple fact that it was able to happen and cause injury to our students and teachers is what is unacceptable."

"I think we can safely say the leader that I shot wasn't the real mastermind." Snipe spoke up, his face hidden by his mask as normal. "That was a man-child through and through. I'd bet anything he couldn't have planned this by himself if he tried."

"I have to agree." Present Mic was the next to speak up. "Just from the brief interaction he had with All Might, it was clear he wasn't the type for long-term planning. It was almost as if he was an attack dog against All Might."

"That's true," Nezu nodded in agreement to Present Mic's thoughts. "All Might and I have already considered the potential of this being a case of Generational Hatred. This Shigaraki Tomura may very well have been raised to hate and despise All Might along with everything he's done and stands for."

"There's no reasoning with someone like that." Hound Dog rumbled from his spot at the large table. "That's a type of indoctrination that isn't able to be broken. This Shigaraki Villain would most likely consider losing his own life acceptable if it meant taking All Might down with him."

"That makes him even more dangerous than a normal Villain that's just trying to make a name for themselves." Present Mic exhaled heavily, pinching the bridge of his nose. "He's the type that'll happily draw in innocent civilians to get his way. Hostages, large-scale attacks, threats, we could be seeing any or all of these the next time he shows his face."

"That is true, we're already releasing both his face and name, along with the Warp Gate user Kurogiri's, to the public through the Police Departments." Nezu informed the group of Pros. "The next unsettling news is the both the other voice that was made known at the battle and preliminary results we got from the bioweapon that they had with them."

None of the Teachers missed the thin form of All Might tightly clenching a fist as he stared at the report in front of him.

"The bioweapon, Nomu as they call it, is made from the body of a Missing Person. It was heavily altered through various surgeries and procedures, including genetic modification that added the DNA of at least three other people to the body. This is how it came to possess multiple Quirks. It couldn't be called human anymore after what was done to it. It's more like a corpse that's being moved by residual memories and orders. Somewhat like a biological robot for lack of a better term." Nezu went over the information from the report.

"That's twisted," Power Loader grimaced as he looked over the papers. "What kind of monster could do this?"

"Only someone with Medical Training, decades of experience, and years of experimentation with both genetics and Quirks." Recovery Girl looked nearly apoplectic as she read over the file. The elderly Hero's hands were shaking with barely contained rage. This report hit closer to home for her considering her background in the Medical Field.

"It is as Recovery Girl has said," Nezu nodded to the angry, elderly Hero. "On that front, I and a few other Investigative Heroes are already looking into every Doctor in Japan that fits these parameters. We hope to have it narrowed down in short order."

"If none of them turn out to be the one responsible, what then?" All Might asked the hyper-intelligent chimera.

"Then we involve the International Police and Heroes from other countries." Nezu locked eyes with the Number One Hero. "If we have to make this a worldwide manhunt to see Justice be carried out, then that is what we'll do." All might looked like he was about to say something, but then stopped and nodded in agreement.

"And the unknown being that possessed the Nomu?" Midnight questioned the Principal curiously.

"Yes, well according to the students who were up close to the events. It appears that they could not tell what was happening, only that an unnerving voice spoke from the bio weapon." Giving a serious demeanour.

"Could we have reason to believe that whoever that voice maybe, he is working with Tomura Shigaraki?" Present Mic asked.

"It would be safe to assume, as Tomura did seem to have be shocked but he nevertheless knew who was it and that being said, their quirk could be dangerous if nothing else." Nezu had already a sinking feeling of who they may be, about that for later, but it will be left to PPG's to reassure his findings when they awoke. Hopefully he is mistaken…most likely not.

They all nodded, even with the still hanging lingering unease in the air. Only when Midnight piped up with an ice breaker. "Are we continuing on with the Sports Festival, sir?" Midnight questioned, hoping to ease even her own tension.

"Yes, we must show that we have not been discouraged, weakened, or made fearful by this attack. So long as the students of Class 1-A are deemed mentally fit and not suffering from any form of trauma after a visit with Hound Dog, they will be allowed to participate. If not, then we will have the Sports Festival without them." Nezu informed the staff as a whole while giving a look to the Counsellor.

"Of course, Principal." Hound Dog gave a short nod to Nezu. This was a large part of his job at U.A. after all. He was there to give support to the students and catch early signs of psychological trauma developing during their time at U.A. High. His normal meetings were usually with the second and third years; the students that had gone on to internships and seen the industry first-hand. It was always possible that one of their students would see something in the field that would shake them mentally. Hound Dog was a certified Trauma Counselor, he knew how to help and it was why he was at U.A. to begin with. He wanted to help the next generation be prepared for the reality of Hero Life.

"Moving on from that, Vlad." The homeroom Teacher of Class 1-B gave his undivided attention to Nezu. "I leave it to you to explain what happened at the USJ to your class. Please inform them to be respectful and courteous to Class 1-A when they return on Monday. Class 1-B's Rescue Training will be postponed to next week. We'll be giving the entire USJ Facility a new security system and overhauling the physical defences as well. This will not happen again."

"Yes sir, I'll be sure to inform them." Vlad gave a firm nod to Nezu. "Should I inform them that injuries were suffered, sir? I want to believe my students would understand that this was a serious incident. But teenagers can have odd perceptions of such events."

"Do what you must to impart that this isn't something to joke about. Students and Teachers were harmed and lives were at stake. I expect all students to take this matter seriously, regardless of what Course they're in." Nezu's face was completely serious, none of the usual carefree attitude that he showed the students was anywhere to be seen.

"Of course, sir." Vlad nodded as he wrote something down on the paper in front of him.

-At the Hospital-

Late in the night, Buttercup had awoken from her deep slumber. She was initially confused at her surroundings until images of what had happened before back to her and she was no longer feeling fear but anger at the new piece of information. 'Welp I guess that somewhat answers about where those Ganggreen goofs came from.' Quickly looking around, she notices that her sisters are also here and they look to be out too. She went over to them and placing her hands on them, gave some energy which their bodies accepted. "At least they are fine. Will have to wake up these babies later on. But as for now…" She trailed off as she set off for a little mission of her own.

Late in the night where everyone was either asleep or working, she took to the scene and walked around the hallways. Careful not to cause any noise or bring attention to herself. Strolling along the hallway, she made a stop beside another patients room. Inside rests a man covered in bandages from head toe, whose injuries could be understatedly described as severe.

"Here to help dearie?" She was just strolling in to enter when a familiar voice took her by surprise and she whipped around, hands glowing at the ready to blast the person.

Behind the curtain was Recovery Girl who with no fear, stared at Buttercup with a deadpan expression. "Honestly, I am glad you are back on your feet but do you mind putting that glow away before you hurt someone and I will be neck deep in more work." Stepping down from her chair, she walked off the patient on the other side of the room.

Buttercup remained at ease but was still sceptical at the situation.

"Anyway, mind telling me why you came all the way to this side of the hospital, at night?" Raising an eyebrow at the girl as she browsed through the patients documents.

"Mind explaining why you are here?" Buttercup in an attempt to avoid the question, asked her own.

To which Recovery Girl just rolled her eyes at. "I guess the school didn't hold classes on teaching the obvious, now did they?" That made Buttercup narrow her eyes, making the elderly doctor chuckle. "Anyway little lady, I was looking after you, your sisters and two of the UA teachers who found themselves in this place. So if you are here to kill this big bag of depression and sadism, I would recommend after he recovers and he is out of my hands." Obviously Recovery Girl was joking but there are some people who would take her up on the offer.

Buttercup was pretending to think it over, but shook her head with a smirk. That brought out another chuckle from the Youthful Hero.

Regaining her composure, she addressed the girl. "Now, I know you are here to heal this coffee addicted bag of gloom as well as Thirteen, but I must ask if you are strong enough to do so, whippersnapper?" Cocking her eyebrow, as she questioned her.

Buttercup just rolled her eyes and walked up to the injured party. "No sweat granny. I am more than okay to take care of this." That, although a bit snarky, was the answer she hoped for.

As Buttercup took a deep breath to centre her being. In all honesty, her powers are still a little high at the moment but she knew she had stay calm and not go all hyper again; no matter how tempting the energy felt. She made her way between the two beds and held both hands over them. She tapped in to her powers, with a glow of her eyes, she emitted a yellow-green glow from her palms and released the same colour beams that enveloped the two unconscious heroes' bodies. As she did so, she could sense the deep damage that was left on the individuals and made the effort to open up the reservoir. She had never needed to use a heightened amount of solar healing energy before but that's not to say that it was hard, but rather just tempting to lose control, especially after days back.

As the glow begun to get stronger, so was her tired spell. But before anything happened, she stopped by a cane to her arms. "OWW! Why I oughta…" But the same cane came inches to her face.

"You won't do anything of the sort as of now little missy. I may be old but my senses are sharper than ever to know that you need rest. Now, go!" She said this, all the while she was shoving the raven haired girl out the room, much to her confusion, anger and protests.

After the door was closed Recovery Girl shook her head as she turned to look at the Underground Hero.

"You could have said thank you, you know?" Recovery Girl lightly admonished the man.

"It will come up once I get back to school, as of now, she and her sisters have a lot to deal with." Aizawa spoke up from behind his bandages. "You still haven't given me the update on that by the way."

"You'll get your report after I unbandage your face and right arm." Recovery Girl huffed at the workaholic. "Honestly, maybe I should have encourage her to give you a beating instead."

"At the rate her attitude is going, that may happen." Aizawa replied while the elderly Hero started removing the bandages around his eyes and head.

"You're such a workaholic, Eraser. And just be grateful that student of yours deemed it fit, or even bothered to help your situation. You might not be considerate of her and her sisters being heroes but by all that is plus ultra, they have hearts of gold." Recovery Girl shook her head. "Seeing that you're nearly healed, I didn't want to overexert herself, we'll work on your left arm over the next few days. Nezu will catch you up to speed in his office once I'm done."

"That's fine." Aizawa agreed as he sat up so that his right arm could be freed from the, now unnecessary, bandages. But he gave some thought about the what the elderly doctor said, quite harshly.

The next morning was a better time. As all the girls woke-up, seemingly better than before, the doctors were called in to review them and then Midnight came in like a hurricane accompanied by Nezu and brought all girls in to a big, bone crushing hug that would have landed them in to the hospital again.

"Oh girls, I am so happy you are awake and fine. How are you feeling?" Midnight asked.

There was a silence that hang in the air until Nezu spoke up.

"I see you are all worried about that particular voice. Do you care to explain?" It took a few moments but they talked.

They all told them about how the Ganggreen gang were surprisingly there and it was a shock to deal with after years have passed. It is revealed that they disappeared some time ago and the girls had thought that they left Townsville and disbanded but that was foolish thinking. Buttercup piped up by revealing that when she heard HIM's voice, she was frightened by the prospects of HIM being here, hoping it was not true; losing her cool and almost hurting so many people. She looked so guilt ridden by it all that her sisters couldn't help but comfort her.

"It's okay Buttercup. We all felt caught off guard by that surprise attack. We can never truly predict what HIM plans to do." With that, Blossom pulled Buttercup for a side hug, patting her back.

"I am just glad that Bubs was able to calm me down." She turned her head to face her sister, who was sitting on the bed. "You're hardcore Bubs. Thanks for speaking some senses in to me." Bubbles just sent a small smile back.

Though she looked down. "Well I had to help, you're my sister and I didn't want to feel helpless."

The two adults as well as the sisters were confused at that statement.

Midnight came closer to her, sitting beside her. "Sweetie, you were not useless. Some of the students said that you acted confidently in your battle, as well as helped Iida escape and get us. You wonderfully." She said all that while bringing her close in for a hug that really brightened her mood.

Blossom saw this and thought she was wrong because it washer who felt useless at that time, but she didn't need to drag that out now. "But right now, we just have to dust ourselves off and be prepared for whatever HIM has in store for all of us. Right now, we can say that the Ganggreen gang might be working for HIM and that can also mean he might be working with the mist man and hands for face. But it doesn't seem like HIM could come up with this whole scene." She said outloud to herself, pondering the situation.

That was Nezu piped up. "I agree with you Blossom. But such things are better saved for a later conversations. I believe the answers will reveal themselves soon enough but for now, we just have to be prepared for it." He gave a smile to all of them as theyagreed.

The girls were free to go after a day and they were so happy to hear that.


-The Next School Day-

For some time now media outlets were on fire with the Breaking News that there had been a Villain attack on the USJ. Shigaraki Tomura and Kurogiri both had their names and faces plastered over nearly every screen in the country. The League of Villains was now a known group and Heroes all over the country, but especially around the Musutafu area, were on the lookout for any suspicious activity among low-level Villains.

While the country reacted to the news, several of said students were trying to go about their school days as if remotely normal. They were all informed to attend mandatory counselling sensations held by Hound Dog. They were told to do a psych evaluation if they are to participate in any upcoming school activities.

That also included the girls, no matter how much they argued. They headed back to school after a good recovery which just included rest. They were nervous, mostly Buttercup, although she did very well not to show it. The fact that she went overboard might make them fear her and her sisters more; great way to make friends, huh? When they soon entered the classroom, not even 5 minutes passed did some of the classmates stood up to greet them and see how they were doing.

"Hey it's Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles!"

Tsu and Izuku came forward to see them. "Hello Buttercup. I hope you are doing much better. Kero." Tsu asked with her normal expression. "I wanted to say thank you for saving us back there. We were worried for you but we couldn't find a way to visit."

That caught Buttercup off guard but recovered to give a small smirk. "It's fine Tsu. My sisters and are good…Thanks."

"No problem. Kero." Tsu said. Izuku was a just nodding along but didn't say much else, which Buttercup noticed but said nothing.

With Koda surprising most people, walking over to give Bubbles a hug, which she returned whole heartily. "Thanks Koda, I missed you too." Giving the shy friendly giant a reassuring smile.

Blossom was shocked to see Kirishima before her. "Hey dudes! How you feeling? You sort of gave us a scare back there." Kirishima may have phrased it to seem like he was asking the three of them but not from where his standing. Standing across from Blossom, directing a toothy grin at her.

Blossom smiled at him. "I remembered you carried me all the way back to the others, thanks. And thanks for helping me back there. I appreciate it."

Kirishima was taken aback at her works but brought back his toothy grin. "It's no sweat. I still consider you my partner, even if we weren't on the same team. Besides it was the right thing to do." Saying that, made Blossom that much more glad.

So, when it was time for class to start, the girls sat in their desks up front, perky and eager.

"Take your seats, homeroom is about to start." Aizawa stated as he opened the door and entered the classroom. The teens quickly got to their seats and noticed that their teacher didn't look bad at all for having been so severely injured the last time they'd seen him. Having only his left arm splinted and in a sling was a far cry from what any of them expected, barring Izuku. Most of them had been wondering who'd take over for Aizawa while he recovered.

"Um…sir, you look look."

"Omg…your face is not that bandaged?"

"That's great!"

The girls more so Blossom and Bubble, looked around, confused at the confusion before realizing something. They were told about the damages that the two teachers sustained in battle and from the sounds ofit, it should have been worse but this…is nothing.

Aizawa quieted the murmurs with a simple raise of his hand. That's when Iida took his chance.

"Mr. Aizawa, I'd like to congratulate you on your quick recovery." Iida raised his hand as he spoke from his seat.

"Thank you." Aizawa nodded slightly as he stood behind the podium. "You can thank Kayama for my mostly recovered state. Her and Recovery Girl both used their Quirks to treat me. Thank you, Ms Buttercup."

That caught not only Buttercup but as well some of her classmates off guard, but still took the compliment. "You're welcome, sir." She gave a flick of her hands as if saying it was no big deal, but he knew how big of a deal it was. All in due time.

"As much as I know you guys would LOVE to ask about my face," Aizawa sighed, clearly over it even before he started talking, "That will be none of your concern. My injuries are irrelevant, and there are more imperative topics to go over. Understood?"

The class was quiet before saying in unison, "Understood."

"Good. Now, to the important matter. I would like to tell you that UA's annual sports festival is coming up very soon."

At this, the class went into an excited uproar.

"Walt… SPORTS FESTIVAL?!"

"No WAY!"

"It's here? RIGHT NOW?!"

Once again, though, the girls were completely perplexed.

"Sports festival? What the hell is that?" Buttercup asked, clueless.

"Is this some sort of school activity?" Bubbles sighed.

Soon, the clamour quieted down, allowing Aizawa to explain.

"For those of you who do not know what that is, the UA Sports Festival is an annual event held by U.A. High School, where students from all grades and courses have the opportunity to showcase their abilities in different competitions. All students at UA are eligible to participate, as it is a great way to be scouted by Pro Hero Agencies looking for interns."

Bubbles tilted her head. "Hero Agencies?"

But Blossom looked ecstatic. "Hero Agencies! I know those! Those are companies that Pro Heroes run!"

"Huh?!" Buttercup asked, completely bemused, "I thought that Pro Heroes were… Heroes! Not business entrepreneurs!"

Blossom rolled her eyes. "Not THOSE kinds of companies. In this world, Hero Agencies are owned by Heroes and run by hires called Sidekicks. They don't sell anything, they're just a group of Heroes available to call on! They specialize in one of, or all, three saving categories: rescue, evacuation, and battle. Whenever a job needs a Hero, police will contact Agencies in that area, so that a Hero can come and help. It's how the business works!"

Buttercup and Bubbles stared at their sister, dumbfounded.

"We REALLY need to get you off the computer…" Buttercup sighed.

After that, they focused back on Aizawa's talk with the class. And, Iida had just raised his hand with a question, which he almost always does.

"Yes, Iida?" Aizawa asked.

"I just wanted to know, sir!" Iida replied, doing his stiff hand motions, "Isn't it too soon for a sports festival? The USJ attack had just happened, and with the sports festival in the coming weeks, it seems like a lot! Couldn't we reschedule?"

"I mean, couldn't they attack again when even more people are packed into one place?" Sero asked and a few students looked questioningly towards Aizawa.

At that, the class murmured, with a few others voicing their worries. Iida had a smart point. It DID seem like too much, especially since the sports festival sounded huge.

"I do acknowledge all of your concern, truly." Aizawa answered, "But, to answer your questions, the administration thinks this is a good way to show that the threat has been handled. That our school is safer than ever." Aizawa spoke calmly, in the tone of a professional reading off the decision of their higher-ups. "We're also increasing security compared to past years. This event is a huge opportunity for all students at U.A. it's not something we can cancel because of a Villain attack."

"It's true that getting scouted and joining a famous Hero Agency can get you more experience and even popularity." Aizawa admitted to the class of teens. "That's why this Festival matters. If you want to go Pro one day, this event can open up doors for you. You get one chance a year, three chances in a lifetime. No aspiring Hero can afford to miss this Festival. Which means you can't slack off in your lessons or training. Am I clear?"

"Yes sir!" The class chorused.

The class looked a mixture of excited and nervous, as a new tone of anticipation hung heavy in the air. The girls especially looked nervous. For the thought of the attention was sending mixed thoughts in their heads.


Authors Note:

First of all. Solar Healing Energy: This is a sub ability that Buttercup has that she can covert her power in to solar ray beams, shooting it at different levels, depending on how much the damage is. Quite liked it.

Also, I got inspiration from some fanfics but the rest is all me.

I am sorry once again for being MIA, I have been dealing with life and to quote the words of Horrid Henry, "It's Not Fair!"

Next chapter might be late again, but stay tune.

Hope you enjoy and review.