" are we there yet ?" asked none other than the smiling maniac, he was currently using a red rolled up carpet as a pillow...
" for the last time sir, no we're still above the ocean as you can see" the butler answered with a hint of controlled irritation in his voice.
" how much until we arrive then ?" the maniac glanced at the still slightly dark horizons outside, and the darker waters below.
" sigh 3 hours and 25 minutes"
" did you count it ?"
" yes !"
during the last hours both the butler and the pilot learned why the trio were looking so happy to bid him adios.
The maniac was driving them nuts, surprisingly that lasted until a small archipelago appeared in the distance...a good sign they were close to their destination.
…
..
.
" how much until we arrive now ?"
" I assure you it won't take long unlike swimming!" the pilot really wanted to drop him out the only thing that prevented that was his helicopter was no bat-mobile.
" I shouldn't have ignored the Boss's warning" and the butler's professionalism finally broke when he checked to see how much hours of torture were left.
" 3 more hours to go…can you stay silent for threemore hours!" yep the butler was a hair away from snapping, but to his surprise the Phantom stayed silent...for a visible reason...a golden disc in his hands pulsed with white light weirdly for a few seconds before an emotionless robotic sound echoes in the aircraft, in a tongue he wasn't strange to.
" huh ? What does it mean by 'nature, resonance and sub-nature can now be analyzed' ?"
the confused butler asked a disappointed looking Dehni.
" sigh no danger level ? What a pain…" he mysteriously mumbled.
" I beg your pardon ?" the butler asked and from the side glances the pilot was sending him, he too was a bit curious.
there's no harm in telling these two...but I shouldn't blurt out more than necessary.
" Oh! Right ! Nature analysis is for detecting any abnormalities in individuals, sub-nature does the same but on more basic level" the look on their faces indicated he wasn't expecting anyone to understand him.
" well, I think this is near enough, with these news I no longer need any escorts...see ya"
" what ? What are you doing ?!"
the pilot was forced to pull the lever up in order to stabilize the sudden air-pressure difference in the helicopter due to Dehni opening the side door.
" OI! what do you think you're doing sir!" the confused butler hastily asked, he excepted the Phantom to be a bit insane from his reputation, but not to this degree!
" give your Boss my sincere thanks, see ya !" and then he jumped.
"WH-WHAT ?!" both of them could only stare in numb shock as he stood leg crossed in a red flying carpet of all things in the air.
" things are getting weirder and weirder…" was the only thing the butler could say after the flying carpet disappeared in the horizons.
" well we did our job and he's FINALLY gone so let's be on our way too" the pilot was done with the maniac's nonsense.
-back to the present-
after a short while from the practical exam's end, the observing judges were now trying to review the performances of each potential candidate.
"the results of the practical part examination are here" someone announced as indeed the results were displayed in the big screen before them.
" though he earned 0 rescue points, Bakugo still placed 1st, he targeted the 1-pointer and 2-pointer villain-bits, approaching them slowly and continuously intercepted them to lure them into a flashy explosion blast once they'd gotten weaker during the second half of the exam, that kid's as tough as they come " one of the judge commented seeing as it's best to point out the high combat ability Bakugo has displayed during the short trial.
" at the other hand, we have the kid who ranked 8th even without any villain points" another pointed out the odd ball.
"we've had entrants face off against that thing in the past, but it's been quite some time since someone sent it flying like that, I couldn't help but shout 'yeeeah' when I saw that!" while the DJ hero was exited about that turn of events another one didn't share the same feeling.
" but the injuries he incurred from the blow-back were intense...it was almost like watching a child manifest his quirk for the first time, kid's definitely an anomaly, apart from that one blow, he was the picture of a candidate destined for rejection"
" WHATEVER, WHO CARES !? I'VE TAKEN A LIKING TO HIM! he made me throw my hands up and go 'yeah!' "
" the ones I've taking a liking to are the beast-form duo, their corporation is a rare thing among competitors, although there's something...off about the purple-haired kid I can't put my hand on" a female's voice redirected the attention back to those two, many of the judges were delighted by their team work, however the question she said still made them rub their chins quizzically.
" off ? Well he does have some unique forms I never seen before during all of my career" the DJ hero admitted.
" now that you mentioned it, his latest transformation seemed to have caused quiet the toll on his body...he collapsed a few moments after doing that flashy attack" another commented.
" I take it he was keeping the zero pointer busy with the flying wyvern because it wasn't consuming too much of his stamina ?" a certain white bear or is it a mouse? Judge added.
" that would be a good explanation, still he could have managed to take down the zero pointer with that black beast form without much troubles, greatly reducing the collateral damage...unless..."
" unless he isn't used to it...or it has a major drawback forcing him to make it as a trump card" the female concluded.
" moving on to the other beast-form user, he showed quiet the remarkable combat ability along with keen strategies when he was facing the pointers, but his greatest treat came into light when the zero pointer pursed the participants, while the wyvern-user acted as decoy, he acted as leader to ensure others won't be left behind" a judge clad in red with two fangs jutting out from it's jaw was quiet fascinated by the rare treat of leader called in the furry-beast.
" also jumping in to tackle the brunt of the zero-pointer attack was a self-sacrifice act that shouldn't be ignored !" All Might shared his humble opinion.
" indeed Jurota Shishida is a potential candidate, despite the visible euphoria he shows during his transformation" the DJ hero announced, many nodded in agreement with that.
while the judges continued discussing the performances of each promising participant, one lone, singular black-haired, drowsy looking judge gazed lazily at the screen displaying names and scenes…
-during the day of the results announcement-
now, now, I know you're exited but don't spoil the news!
Maruchi didn't need to be told twice as he understood what Sensei meant.
But that doesn't mean he won't congratulate him.
" Congratulations,see little bro ? Dreams do come true!" he side hugged his little brother who was still crying out of happiness.
" Hmph! Hmmph! Thanks big bro, congratulations to you too!"
they didn't wait long to announce the news to their mom/aunt.
But as a way of respect Sensei ordered him to not utter a word until Midoriya say it himself.
He didn't...but a warm smile to his mother told it all.
" Izuku!" of course water works are excepted as his Mom couldn't stop crying until she squeezed the heck out of Midoriya.
That lasted for quiet some moments before she remember her other son.
" what about you ?" she asked fear of bad news evident in her voice.
" don't worry auntie ! I'm still sticking around with Izuku! GAH!" of course that was received with a bear hug crushing both of their air pipes.
I can't breath! both of them were internally begging for mercy.
After the bea- Inko released them, she immediately went to the kitchen saying something about throwing a celebration.
Congratulations, you two deserve it.
Thanks Sensei, I'm sure Aunty will make a delicious yummy meal, I hope it's Takoyaki...or omelets! or-
I meant the U.A. acceptance you idiot!...besides those...
during the waiting time, Sensei kept wondering how he didn't fail the theoretical exams.
-next day, 8:00 PM-
during the next day, All Might called Midoriya to meet up with him in the same Takoba park we cleaned…
" ALL MIGHTO!" Izuku shouted with teary eyes.
" WHO'S THERE ?" that did startle the hero to the point he spurted up blood.
Thanks to the efforts of unknowns news of the beach being cleaned spread like wildfire, making the formerly junk yard a vacation site.
" did someone say All Might ?! Where ? Where ?" that means shouting loudly invites unwanted attention.
" Quick! Kid ! Tell them you mistook me for someone else !" the number one hero ordered.
Who would think a skeleton is the muscular number one hero ?
Sensei, it's dark, I'm sure it won't be easy to pinpoint the difference.
But the half-moon is providing some light, sure these people aren't that dumb to not notice the difference!
"I mistook him for someone else!" Izuku flailed with his hands.
" oh what?…"
" I was hoping to see him…"
then next time bring a flashlight.
Sensei! Be nice.
All Might rose his palm high, with a proud smile on his face.
" congratulation on passing"
" th-th-thank you very much!"
CLAP!
" yeah, that tort—I mean training paid up in the end, thanks All Might"
CLAP!
" I didn't do much, it was all your efforts that brought you two to this moment!, also just so you know Midoriya shonen, I didn't tell the school about my connection to you, I figured you're the type who consider that as cheating, right ? I wasn't one of the judges"
" yup, that's Izuku " Maruchi admittance made the other kid turn his away shyly.
" thank you for your concern !" before thanking the skeleton.
" by the way All Might, do you know the basis of rescue point scoring ?"
" what ? What do you mean Maruchi-shonen ?"
" I mean what is the things that makes scoring those points easier?"
" hmm, I see where are you going, it's about saving the others and minimizing the collateral damage as much as possible, the more damage done the lesser the score...muttering or so I heard"
I knew it!
I told you we should blast that zero pointer with fireballs!
I'm a logical thinker, other roles are reserved for you.
What does that even mean ?
Anyway, that answer the question about why we scored less rescue points than others.
" but, I was surprised to find out that you were a teacher at U.A, so that's why you came here eh ?"
I know that tone...I know that smile…
oh brother, he's about to activate that mode.
" I mean, your agency is in Roppongi in Minato, Tokyo at-" indeed Midoriya rose a finger with his right hand and put the other on his site as if about to recite a national oath.
alright it's time to log out!
Don't leave me behind!
"stop that!" All Might rescued them much to their delight.
thank you!
Thank you!
" I couldn't tell anyone before the school announce it, I just happened to be offered a job from U.A. when I was searching for a successor…" those words sunk deep in Midoriya's head...Maruchi also was contemplating it.
Sensei, what does he mean ?
Sigh he's part of the U.A.'s teachers but they haven't announce that yet...you two are one of the few who knows, as for the second part he means he was looking for a successor in the place with the most promising candidates in Japan…
I understand…
Maruchi glanced at Midoriya who was looking down at both of his hands...
I see, he was originally planning on choosing one of the students...one of the students gifted with an amazing quirk. Midoriya taught a uneasy feeling crippling his heart and mind...as if he did something he shouldn't do...
As if understanding the gesture Midoriya made by looking at his hands, Maruchi spook with a tired tone.
" sigh little bro, you and All Might already made your decisions, so stop thinking about the past!"
Ma-Maruchi...
" hmm? Is something the matter young Midoriya ?" All Might noticed the strange behavior and lack of the enthusiasm he displayed some moments ago.
" a-ah no-nothing !...My body broke with one kick and one punch of One for All...I can't control it at all"
oh ? It that it...hmmm sure even I had difficulties at controlling it first...and my trainer didn't give me the time to breath...what should I do…?
All Might lost himself in thoughts and shivered in memories trying to think of a way to the help out his successor.
" say what ?! Your body broke ? but ? But ? You don't have any visible scars ?" the sudden surprised voice of Maruchi snapped him of that state as he watched the kids.
" e-eh ? Didn't I tell you ?" Midoriya looked frantically at Maruchi before remembering that he didn't interact with him that much during the whole because he was feeling down at those moments.
" umm...well you see ?" wait a minute ? How did my injuries go in the first place ?
" U.A. nurse healed his injuries, that's the reason for why he isn't bearing any visible scars, Maruchi-shonen, as for you Midoriya shonen, controlling your quirk can't be done in an instant, it's like someone who suddenly sprouted a tail to do tricks with it, he wouldn't know how to control it properly enough to do so, it's the same story here"
" huh ?" Midoriya picked up on that little tidbit, but before he could point out the conclusion he drew, Maruchi interrupted him.
" I agree with All Might here, practice makes perfect, even I can't use a new form for very long without proper training...but with time it gets easier so I'm sure you will manage to control it in time...muttering I hope so"
" th-thanks big brother, but doesn't that mean you saw all of that coming, All Might ?"
now that earned the number one hero a questioning stare from Midoriya and an accusing gaze from Maruchi.
He did, didn't he ?
From the looks of it he was, but something telling me he wasn't excepting this level of damage.
The number one hero could only reply with a stutter.
" w-well...there's just been no time...but everything worked out all right…! Or should I say, All Might !"
or All Bites
Pfff...that's a good one, Sensei, did you-
" that reminds me...what was that black beast form you took the zero pointer down with ? I never saw you use it before ?" now it was their turn to stare at him, this time he was used to Midoriya snatching out his notebook out of the blue.
Does he carry it with him all the time ?
we learned to not question the world's logic didn't we ?
You did, I'm still a very curious subconsciousness.
Fair enough.
" well...where did that all starts….Hmm…"
with the lawyer.
Teen with glasses !
And a lawyer attitude!
" Izuku you remember that teen with glasses and a law-scary look ?"
" e-eh ?" it's seemed like Midoriya was having a hard time remembering who, no thanks to being scared of everything except his shadow.
" sigh the one with glasses at the auditorium ?"
" O-oh! You mean that scary person!...y-yes what about him ?"
" well I was going to sulk it down because, no offense Outtoto but sometimes your muttering is a little distracting…"
" s-sorry…" Midoriya avert his sight away...
" it's nothing to apologize about, anyway! After he stepped over the line I was...angry…very angry at him because his presumptions about your intentions were a little too much to bear...well...it's seems somehow when I snapped I got a new powerful form as gift for my troubles ?"
the risen eyebrows with their faces morphed into confused looks told him the message wasn't sent.
Unlocking forms through sheer emotions isn't something we did before, of course they would be confused!
" hmm, the triggers that unlocked your forms where mostly about seeing things, the only exception was the fire that awakened your power in the first place…" All Might cupped his chin trying to remember all the details about his strange power.
" c-could this be another special case ? Is there something that stands out about this new form than others ?" Midoriya questioned an analytical look on his face.
Maruchi folded his arms trying to think deeply.
Something unique about the Rajang ? Like the inappropriate title ? I mean who would name a horned-gorilla that hits the gym, a lion of all things ?
it's not about the titling, it's more about the circumstances…
" circumstances ?"
" what ?" both the hero and the fan asked simultaneously.
" e-eh ?"
Sensei, SOS!
repeat after me :' circumstances might be the trigger this time as it isno anomaly that triggers vary from a form into another, in the first time I got this power I had to get exposed to fire to get it, so feeling the hate of rage isn't far from being considered a trigger for this special form..because…"
Sensei recited before pausing for his host to catch up his breath.
" because…this form is a blood-borne warrior, a beast of thunder and rage, it's most notable characteristic lies in it's ability to change it's black fur into YELLOW HAIR! muttering so that's why it's called Gold lion…"
" who was that ?"
SHHHHH!
" SHHHHHH!/SH-SHHHHH!"
" so-sorry...information remembering and all that…"
" wouldn't you have already known that ?" All Might questioned suspiciously.
" eh-ehhhh…"
'of course I would if it wasn't for this beast being a tier 3 beast like Daora that needs three verbal codes instead of two or less'
" I see...hmmm…" All Might wasn't convinced, that answer was very misleading and indirect, thankfully Midoriya drew the attention into another important detail.
" so-so you mean I was right about the extra verbal code theory ?" Midoriya looked up hopefully.
" yup! You was little bro! I'm proud of you" Maruchi proceeded to pat Midoriya on the head, upon which the other cheeks turned pink.
He's still not trusting us fully...as Tsukauchi assumed he doesn't want to bother anyone with his own problems...hmmm...I have many duties otherwise I could have took the time to help him better and to open up more...but with my current degrading state I can only trust Tsukauchi decisions...I'm sorry Maruchi shonen.
All Might bent down grabbing two cans of sprays.
" right now, you're still stuck at all or nothing...but you can learn to tone down and adjust the power level and save your body the strain of a full-strength power emission, the more you build up the vessel the more you can control the power within it! "
my top priority should be training Midoriya shonen so he can be the next wielder of One for All, the claws of evil won't leave you to grow easily, that's why I have to dedicate myself into serving both the citizens and to train him.
" Like this !" All Might buffed himself up crushing the spray cans in his palm.
Like the legendary Olympics fire torch, the transferred flame is still small but from now on not even driving rain will check it's growth.
Midoriya was looking at him with awe and sparks in his eyes.
Maruchi on the other hand…
" you really need to look forward into the future, All Might"
" eh ? What do you Maruchi shonen ?"
" wait...isn't that All Might ?! it is! when did he get here!"
" oh! Yes you right, Maruchi shonen ! Now let's correct my mistake by...RUNNING !"
and so they did.
And my flame will slowly fade away and eventually vanish! And my duty will be done !
He's so cool!
Meanwhile Maruchi.
" number one or not ! I will race you to the beach's end !" just started running faster.
You do realize he's faster than a bullet according to the walking encyclopedia ?
Yes!
And still challenging him because ?
Where's the fun in not doing that ?
Hmmm, point taken now MUST GO FASTER !
why there's no T-rex behind us ? Only a struggling Izuku.
" W-WAIT FOR ME!"
then imagine a Tigrex chasing you.
All Might looked back at the one trying to catch up to him…
my duty will be done...but you will still have your big brother by your side…
he thought cheerfully before picking up speed.
" HAHAHAHA! you better run faster if you want to beat me !"
-6 months ago, Japan,Yokohama-
a normal day like any other in one of the cities of Yokohama, people living their lives, pro heroes strolling around, and of course a carpet flying overboard the city...wait a minute ?
The carpet paused in mid-air, hovering in it's place and unflinching as if balanced by an unseen force.
It's a good thing the E.A. restored the resonance analysis otherwise this will be trickier.
He proceeded then to rise the artifact as high as he can...of course with his telekinesis.
Good thing I charged it during the trip.
He then gave it a new order in Arabic.
" Ethereal Astrolabe, Resonance analysis, city scale"
the strange artifact obeyed as it shone with a yellow light for a brief moment before the emotionless voice from before replied.
" analysis complete"
" Ethereal Astrolabe, what's highest resonance level detected ?" Dehni continued issuing another order without blinking an eye nor caring about anyone seeing him in board daylight talking to an automated ancient navigation device...well none will do so from that high.
" medium-level resonance detected" the voice responded.
" medium huh ? Not bad for a new start...Ethereal Astrolabe lead the way to the medium level resonance" Dehni's face started to morph into a smirk upon hearing some good news, but the voice's next reply halted that short.
" insufficient energy"
"...right! What was I excepting from a piece of junk that eats through energy reserves like a hungry swarm of piranhas, sigh, Ethereal Astrolabe is the minor tracking of resonance available ?"
" resonance minor tracking is available" the automaton's reply lifted his enthusiasm again.
" Yosh !, seems like I have to walk again but who cares ? I'm a step closer to find my target"
and so he did lower the carpet to a construction site's top. Before slowly and swiftly descending to the ground.
He started walking and through the city he strolled…like a lone wolf sniffing for prey...
the Ethereal Astrolabe hovering around him and occasionally shining brighter or dimming...when some pro heroes confronted him, he said he has a Mutant-type Quirk called 'auto-companion' or something around the line, harmless but annoying as his 'companion' sprout out stupid nonsense and shines occasionally from time to time like a broken lamp.
Seeing as they didn't have enough time nor other holds against him, they let him be...he noticed how the E.A. stopped blinking and now was shining white...a glance here and there…he found the reason…
what do we have here ?
" fine, you can go on your mere way" the nameless pro and his sidekick didn't pick up on the glares one of the pedestrians was sending them.
" so-sorry sir! I hope I can manage to control it sir!" he faux apologized.
" you better do! This light is nearly blinding !"
" so-sorry sir!" the maniac didn't left his eyes of the dark attire person who held the same gaze.
Thankfully they finally decided to leave him be.
And so the black haired man, departed on his way...but not before Dehni cleared his suspicion.
" Ethereal Astrolabe, what's the resonance level around me in a 100 meter radius ?"
" insufficient energy"
" wonderful! Oh well, time to do this the old fashion way"
said old way was none other than tailing the black haired man, he was wearing black jeans with black long coat-like vest...
The man was walking at a medium speed, but slowly he picked up the pace, until he rounded a corned and went out of sight.
Now, where did he go ?
Dehni was looking forward, a bell's ringing made him to look behind, and he met with the gaze of a patch-worked artwork, the intense lazy stern look he was sending his way held a clear message…
don't follow me if you care about your life ? Hmmm…
the black-haired man went the other way and to the left an dark alley…
of course Dehni followed him casually.
Guess I don't care about my safety then.
…
.
" I thought you were a smart guy" the black-haired figure stood with his back facing the maniac.
" me ? Smart ? Oww~ you're making me blush!" and Dehni didn't care anyway.
" why are you following me in the first place ? You don't appear to be one of those pro heroes "
the black-haired man said spitting the last word with venom and glancing back to look at the idiot one who decided to do the most stupid decision in his life.
In any case he was readying a flame of blue punishment, only his next words will decide if he will attack or no.
" pfff relax, I'm not a pro or a policeman, otherwise you won't find me getting chewed by that cos-player from before" Dehni folded his arms behind his head, as if he wasn't in a death or life situation.
" then why are you following me around ?" the tone of black-haired man was calm, but annoyed at the same time.
There was nothing outstanding or remarkable in the individual in front of him that opposed his words, he was wearing some kind of old ragged dark green robes, some black bandages around his forehead, dark ruby dull eyes matching the dark hair with black tips…
the only thing that was making him feeling a little uneasy was the strange golden color metal-looking disc-like object hovering besides the strange smiling idiot.
" Just checking what kind of impact you can make in the world...Da bee-san, Ethereal Astrolabe, Resonance analysis !"
upon hearing his name, he was confused a little, not many know him around these parts, what made him even more bewildered was the last incomprehensible part that as spoken in a foreign tongue to him…
" medium-level resonance detected" when the emotionless voice filled the air he didn't hesitate to shower the lunatic with a flamethrower of blue fire, nor he cared about the pro noticing the assault.
Dehni jumped high the E.A. not leaving his side, as if he was anticipating the attack, unfortunately for Dabi he didn't see that coming.
Dabi excepted some sort of counterattacks…but nothing come.
When Dehni landed behind him mere feet away, he was about to throw another assault as he swiftly turned around arm outstretched.
" your presence has importance" but the mysterious lunatic's next words made him freeze for a few seconds.
" hah ?" was his lazy reply but deep down, he was a little curious about this stranger.
What's this suicidal maniac sprouting ?
" you heard me right, your existence has a meaning...beyond what you think"
for some reason or another he knows my name...could Giran sent him my way for a reason ? No, that's not his style...
Dabi stood silent for a few moments trying to understand who was this stranger and why was he following him in the first place...before he spoke again.
" I don't know what you're talking about" a meaning to my existence beyond what I think ?
He locked eyes with the maniac, they was a dull to them but behind that he could feel the confidence in his words and in them.
I have seen such a rare glint before...those eyes...intense desire behind them to achieve an impossible goal...like him.
Memories started rushing back at him, promising nothing but horrible nightmares…
Dabi readied another assault as he wanted to burn this individual to ashes! He even started smiling like a madman! But the display didn't affect the other madman as his next words held nothing less than full confidence.
" you do, now until we meet again, Dabi-san, try not to grill anyone please ? People have families too" that tidbit made his eyes widen and before he could close off the maniac's departure, he swiftly and acrobatically jumped from a window frame into another until the weird sight of a flying tribe red carpet drove him away and out of Dabi's sight.
…
..
.
first medium resonance I met tried to grill me alive, huh ?
The lunatic mysteriously smiled, as if eager to see what will happen next.
Things are going to be rea~lly interesting this time, now to find that All Might guy...
-back to the present-
after the day they meet All Might with, the news of both Midoriyas and Bakugo being accepted to U.A. reached the principle of Aldera school.
Now they were called after the classes by the head of their school to congratulate them.
" that means three kids from our school got into U.A, three!" the principle was really pleased by the news, unlike a certain steaming Bakugo.
These damn nerds! these damned nerds! they ruined EVERYTHING!
the death side glances he was sending them made Midoriya shake with nervousness unlike a carefree Maruchi.
" Bakugo was already a very promising student in our school so it was no surprise seeing him passing as the first in the exams"
that comment diverted some heat from them, but only a small margin.
The heat was back in full force when the principle worded out the next sentence.
" while we only had you for a year as a transfer student, you still made us proud, Maruchi-san, the second place of the exams isn't something anyone can easily do"
second !? SECOND ! TOKAGE GOT SECOND PLACE IN THE EXAMS !?
Bakugo mind went for a loop as he tried to process that, while he was confused about how Tokage got accepted, scoring second place did hurt his pride…but since he is the first that healed it a little.
" now about Izuku-kun"
speaking of getting accepted, to a certain degree he could understand how the flying lizard got there since he has a quirk.
How the hell did Quirkless Deku got accepted ? that bastard must have cheated somehow!
" it's a miracle among miracles!" the principle's ranting made him grit his teeth in annoyance.
" nah! Teacher, he was training very hard during the past ten months!" of course the purple-haired teen added salt to the invisible pride's wound.
Training has nothing to do with this, the damn nerd must have cheated somehow!
the principle looked about to say something else but a phone ringing cut that off.
RINGING RINGING RING*BIP*
" hello, Aldera's school director here...oh! Tsukauchi-san"
the name drew Maruchi's attention, while Midoriya averted his gaze to the side and away from an angry Bakugo.
Papa ? Why is he calling now ?
Probably to inform you about something urgent.
" yes...yes he's here...okay...*BIP*"
the principle looked eyes with Maruchi,
" Tsukauchi-san wants to talk to you about an urgent matter, privately…you can use the empty facility room, I'm sure no one is occupying it now"
" a-alright sir...well then see ya guys later!"
Maruchi strolled off to the facility staff room, leaving behind a Bakugo and a poor Midoriya.
…
..
.
RINGING RINGING RING*BIP*
" h-hello ?" Maruchi greeted with a hint of nervousness in his voice.
" good afternoon, Maruchi, I hope I'm not interrupting something important?" the officer greeted professionalism dropping a little.
" no you didn't...so have you heard ?! I got accepted into U.A.!" Maruchi declared happily.
" yes, that's very wonderful news...I'm proud of you" he could feel him smiling on the other end.
" thanks...Dad…" which only made him blush in embarrassment.
Owwww~! Daddy is proud of you!
Of course the subconsciousness didn't hesitate to further embarrass him.
SH-SHUT UP!
" …" silence drew on as the officer readied himself to voice out the next words carefully.
" is something the matter ?" Maruchi asked an uncomfortable feeling was bubbling in his guts.
" ah ? Well...yes, to be honest I called for a reason besides congratulating you" the officer explained honestly.
" and that would be…" further rising the uneasiness in the air.
" sigh I'm sorry Maruchi...but it's time to say goodbye to the Midoriyas" Tsukauchi declared at last, words escaping his mouth with the proficiency of an steel-nerves investigator.
…
.
" sigh…" Maruchi could only sigh as he hung his head down...
it was bound to happen…
I know...it's just…
" I know what you're thinking...you've grown attached to them and they warmly welcomed you like a family...but for your sake and theirs I have no other choices but to assign a new guardian for you"
that's a logical procedure but the reason is yet to be told.
What ? What do you mean ?
Despite the sadness of facing this inevitable, Maruchi could only ask in confusion as both the officer and his inner voice comments caused the uneasiness to turn into dread feeling.
Ask him about what brought this up.
Maruchi could only obey the order.
" I understand but...what brought this up ?"
the officer didn't reply immediately, he waited for a few moments as if contemplating something...
" ...you want the bad news or good news first ?"
what ?
Choose bad first.
" bad news first"
" the cooperation with numerous suspected nations around the world, mostly the Arabic nations has resulted in the same reply...negative, we couldn't trace back the location of your parents due to some...difficulties" the officer waited for a few moments for that to sink in.
…
"…"
before hastily trying to brighten up the gloomy mood...
" as for the good news, we found a suitable volunteer for your guardian spot, she also happens to be one of the U.A. teachers"
" seriously ! that's amazing !" his reply's hollowness was as clear as day...despite the pitiful attempt to hide it.
…
"…"
both of Sensei and Tsukauchi kept silent giving him room for his own thoughts.
"...that's...amazing…"
" I know how you feel but don't lose hope, we will find a way to surpass the difficulties and reach your parents !...I promise"
he's right, don't lose hope…Maruchi ? Kid!
" sniffle! sobbing!" hot tears started streaming down his cheeks like a uncontrollable dam.
…
for the most part, Sensei and Tsukauchi were trying to calm down a saddened Maruchi. Their efforts were paying off but slowly…
-meanwhile-
" OW!?" Midoriya was having it rougher on the physical side.
" WHAT DIRTY TRICK DID YOU USE TO PASS THE EXAM ! DAMN DEKU!" and Bakugo's grip didn't leave him to breath out a single response.
He was so frustrated for many reasons.
" I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE FIRST TO ENTER U.A. FROM HERE! ME ALONE! NOT YOU! NOR THAT LIZARD BASTARD! YOU DAMN NERDS RIPPED MY FUTURE GLORY TO PIECES!" Bakugo's rage escalated with each passing second, it was fortunate for Maruchi's absence he didn't have to deal with his temper, not like the later will keep silent about that.
" I TOLD YOU TO GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!"
GRIP!
nor is Midoriya going to let him bully him anymore.
The sudden pressure on his arm surprised Bakugo.
" someone...finally acknowledged me!, they told me I can become a hero!...Kacchan ! I've won the right!…"
he hated that face...he hated that look…
" Y-YOU CAN'T STOP ME!" those teary eyes, shaking...yet full of resolve and determination.
TSK!
" I'M HEADING TO U.A.!" he hated that about Izuku Midoriya.
" OI! OI! what's going on here!" thankfully one of the school guardians picked up on the ruckus.
Which made Bakugo to let go of Midoriya with a very irritated scoff.
" damn nerds!"
…
..
.
soon after that Midoriya met with a gloomy looking Maruchi.
" Oi! What happened ? You look like you were crying ?" despite the visible sad aura around him, he was still concerned about the one he grown to call little brother.
" e-eh ? W-well ? I was...ehh"
he's always crying, what's new ?
...he doesn't cry without a reason…
" it's nothing really...I just happened to fell down that's all…" Midoriya didn't want to escalate matters with Bakugo, knowing full well that if Maruchi picked wind of what he did...he will probably do more than just intimidation.
" oh?...please be careful next time…" Midoriya didn't expect such a...hollow sounding reply...it was empty of any energy that normally accompanied the amnesiac.
Said amnesiac started to walk down the alley, while looking at the ground with a thoughtful sad look.
" are you...alright ?" Midoriya knew officer Tsukauchi doesn't call often for trivial matters, only when something serious shows up…
what kind of news dampened his mood ?...could it be!
Midoriya being the smart guy he is, he didn't take long to piece things together...
" yeah...I'm alright, don't worry outtoto…" Maruchi fake smiled at Midoriya with a tone that indicated he was anything but fine.
Just tell him, that would make it easier for your departure after tomorrow.
I hate goodbyes…they're worst than paperwork…
well look on the bright side! At least you don't have to fill a paperwork to say your goodbyes!
Sensei joked in hope of lifting up his sad mood even a little...yet he didn't answer him…
instead he confronted Midoriya.
" you remember when officer Tsukauchi signed the fake name authorization months ago? " he didn't meet his eyes.
" y-yeah...what about that ?" Midoriya drew the conclusion, even before he confirm it for him.
" he said my stay with you and Aunty is a temporary procedure...which shouldn't last for more than two months...yet he delayed it otherwise…with 'until we find your parents' as excuse for delays"
that's true, mister Tsukauchi would always call often to check on you but he didn't say anything about your parents except for 'we are still searching'…
picking up the silence as the 'go ahead' order, Maruchi finally meet eyes with Midoriya's.
" my time with you and Aunty is up...after tomorrow I will go to a new home…" Midoriya was prepared for those words as it was an inevitable outcome...he is sad…yet he felt there was something else missing…
you really like the drama effect, it's not like you can't visit them from time to time !
...
it didn't take Midoriya long to know what was missing from the equation…
his parents…
Midoriya refused to blurt out those words...he knew now why he was so devastated, officer Tsukauchi must have told him they didn't find his parents or something around the line, and so a permanent guardian is necessary.
...what to do now ? I can't let him stay in a sad mood…I need to think of something to say…
" oh! And Tsukauchi-san told me a U.A. teacher will look after me…"
...oh...that's good to hear, he will be in the care of a-
" A-A-A U.A. T-TEACHER!"
loud...probably louder than the DJ hero?
Sensei knew restoring his good mood will be a challenge…yet he is still trying with the best of his abilities…
" yeah, that's what pa—Tsukauchi-san told me earlier...starting from the day after tomorrow…"
Midoriya understood Maruchi's tone…
he isn't delighted about that...and I don't blame him…
so he tried to avert the topic a little in hope of lightening up the atmosphere…
" did Tsukauchi-san tells you who is it ?"
" hmmm...no...from what he mentioned she's a lady but that's all…" Maruchi thankfully responded which promoted Midoriya to continue dragging the topic away…
" studying at U.A. together will be wonderful, don't you think so ?" Midoriya looked at him in hope of getting a positive reaction like he used to get.
Now if I think about that…
" yeah that would be-"
Bakugo got accepted
" not so wonderful since Bakugo is there too…"
" A-A-AH! well...pr-probably…" Midoriya stuttered nervously, he averted Maruchi's sudden questioning gaze.
Oi! Sensei, see what you did to Izuku! You spoiled his mood! He almost looks like a wild Bakugo will attack him from the shadows.
Stop stealing my job!
Wha-?
You heard me! Souring the happy mood is my job not yours! So stop acting like that!
…
sigh just because the police didn't find your parents in the Arabic nations doesn't mean they don't exists in the world anymore...they could be elsewhere in some other country…
w-well, but Tsukauch-!
Yeah, they tried the countries with the highest possibilities since you're a foreigner that knows Arabic...but that doesn't necessary means you're originally from them...plus you're regaining lost bits with every new form you unlock...so don't give up hope! Tsukauchi-san is doing his best but that doesn't necessary means all of his conclusions are absolute !
well...when you put it like that…
finally he himself encouraged you to not lose hope!…so stop acting like a cry baby!
…
..
thanks...I needed to hear that…
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SLAP!
Midoriya on the most part kept silent for two major reasons, one was to not alert his big brother about the slightly burned bruises he received from their classmate.
The second reason was to give Maruchi some breathing room since he looked a little zoned out in his thoughts.
That was until he slapped his head sides out of the blue, which made Midoriya jumps a little…
did that work ? Is the therapist out of service for the rest of the week ?
Hmmm, let me check his schedule...nope! Sorry sir, he still has a patient that just learned head slapping doesn't affect sub-consciousnesses
would imagining a duct tape around your non-existent mouth work ?
Yesn't
wonderful, so there's no way I can mourning peace, with you in my head ranting me about cheerful logical thoughts that are very good possibilities ?
YuP!
" a-are you alright big bro ?" Midoriya asked in concern, as seeing Maruchi was emitting a dangerous aura around him.
" I feel better now, there's no need to worry...muttering it's not like being sad is an option anymore…" the reply carried a little more energy, which made Midoriya relax a little, although he couldn't clearly hear the last part.
Sigh Thanks Sensei...I appreciate it.
Your welcome.
-the day after tomorrow-
it was the weekend, probably planed by Tsukauchi himself to ensure all of the temporary family members say goodbyes to him.
They entered through the police-station gates, a certain cat-head officer was waiting for their arrival.
After a few greetings Sansa accompanied them to Tsukauchi's office.
Knock Knock!
" come in" it was the familiar detective's voice.
They entered, he was sitting on his disk, a small pile of cases files on his right, once he saw who joined his company he closed off the file he was reading, before addressing them.
" Good morning, Midoriya-san, Maruchi-kun " the bags around his eyes indicated he wasn't getting much sleep lately.
" it's being a while, Tsukauchi-san how are doing ?" Inko greeted him with a slightly happy smile.
" thank you, I'm doing as good as I can, firstly allow me to congratulate you two on getting accepted into U.A., Maruchi-kun, Midoriya-san you have done well" Tsukauchi addressed the two boys with a small smile.
They really did a solid job getting into U.A…
such compliment normally would make Midoriya blush slightly...but this time he wasn't the only one getting shy.
I'm pretty sure Tsukauchi-san is very pleased by your achievement, there's no way he doesn't feel like a proud father! Just look at that tired smile that radiates such warm fatherly emotions!
Sensei! STOP IT!
and the subconsciousness wasn't letting that slide easily.
"now moving on to the main topic...I take it you already knows why you were summoned here Inko-san…" the change of tone immediately dropped the mood in the office, Inko lowered her head, sadness visible on her face, same goes for the other two.
" yeah...it was bound to happen in the end...sniffle...I knew Maruchi wasn't supposed to stay with us for so long...but we got used to his presence…it pains me to see him go…sniffle"
" Aunty…" she looked at the one barely holding his tears back, she forced a smile despite being tear eyed too…
Inko then proceeded to signs the paper of ending the temporary adoption.
" now then...Maruchi since you were accepted into U.A. I already informed you that a teacher will be your new guardian...you're new mother name is-" as if waiting for that moment, the door burst open...
CLAK!
" ME!" a new female invaded the work office, startling all those occupying it.
She has very long black-blue hair like a palm-tree leaves, indigo eyes with a white skin, her outfit consisted of a professional suit like that of a business women…
was she waiting for the right moment for a dramatic effect ?
" okay, nice to meet you secretary-San...anyway where's my new guardian ?" Maruchi looked back at Tsukauchi with a questioning gaze.
" you're looking at her…" but the female answered his question ignoring how he compared her to a secratery.
Maruchi looked back, a dumbfounded look on his face, he faced Tsukauchi again pointing a finger behind him that says 'this ?'
Tsukauchi nodded his head.
" are you serious ? She looks more of an older sister in her 20s than a mother to me"
that caught the lady's attention, she yanked his left ear hard.
" OWAWAWAWAWAWAWA!"
yeesh, she's probably sensitive about her age.
" I'm not old Maru-kun" she declared frigidly while keeping a small fake smile.
" OWOWOW—OI! DON'T CALL ME MARU-KUN! that's only reserved for people I recognize !" despite the pain he protested.
" yeah but that includes me since I'm your mother now"
" you look more like a scary old sister to me than a caring mother YOWCH! STOP YANKING MY EARS DAMN IT!"
" I WILL WHEN YOU STOP CALLING ME AN OLD SISTER!"
" CALLING YOU A YOUNG SISTER WILL MAKES ME FEEL SICK!"
ladies and gentlemen please, stop arguing.
SHUT UP!
" sugoi~~! she's Midnight the number 18 hero! one of the most aspiring heroines and also of U.A. teachers! sugoi~~! her Somnambulist Quirk is one of the most useful quirks I ever saw plus the keen strategies she mumbling mumbling"
a credit to the creepy habit he has, that broke the two headbutting each other as they stared at him weirdly, joined by a nervous Inko, a sweat-dropped Sansa and a little annoyed Tsukauchi...that lasted for a few seconds until Midnight asked the one besides her in the most sincere way…
" does he do this often ? Or is it just a passing phase ?"
a bad habit
" a bad habit" all except Tsukauchi answered her question.
" c-c-can you please sign me an a-autograph!" Midoriya on his part shoved his notebook shakily in front of her, she was slightly surprised at first but…
" of course Midoriya-kun, that's the least I can do for a promising student like you! Scribbles "
then Midoriya went for a loop blurting about keeping that as a family heirloom or something. Inko thanked the heroine for her act of kindness which made the later dismiss it like it was nothing.
" and you Maru-kun, don't you want an autograph too ?"
" hmmm, let me think ? Nah I will pass"
his reply made her pout.
" Ahem now that the introduction is over…" the moment Tsukauchi said that, her demeanor immediately changed, she was now looking more serious and professional.
" yes, I believe it's time we wrap this up, once I sign the permanent guardianship I can take my cute little Maru-kun with me ? " almost serious.
cute...little!...MARU!
oh boy, she's just kidding, calm down !
" Oi! I'm not cute! or little! and for the last time stop calling me Maru-kun! "
while the Midoriyas looked frantically between the two sides, Sansa approached him as the two other adults ignored his rants.
" unfortunately, we still have to do more for that as we need to change his family name from Midoriya to Kayama"
" muttering I hate paperwork…"
" at least we agree on that!" Maruchi mumbled with mild irritation.
" come on Maruchi-kun, isn't your felyne form cute and small ?" the cat-man tried to argue with the kid, that only earned him a angry comical glare.
" you're not helping Sansa-san!"
" oh ? Does that mean you have more than what you showed us in the entrance exams ?" she intended that question in a playful way, yet the sudden tensing up he showed alerted her.
Don't give too much info.
" maybe..."
she took one look back at Tsukauchi and he nodded back…
I see…he still does have trust issues...poor kid...
before she met with Maruchi, Tsukauchi requested a gathering to discuss the matter of this unique case with the U.A. stuff...some sympathized with his situation, others were enraged about the cruelty, Tsukauchi wanted a volunteer to be a permanent guardian, and a capable one...those teachers were the best option he could think of...many volunteered, others couldn't because they had their own reasons…some had many responsibilities along side their hero job and as teachers, so Tsukauchi wrote them out, others could be labeled as 'not social enough' or in otherwise not suitable for this situation.
the best candidates Tsukauchi noted with the help of Nezu, the principle himself was Houndog who is the psychiatrist in the school but from what Tsukauchi gathered so far, the purple-haired kid doesn't get affected long from lasting trauma...he needed someone who could help the kid open up more...someone who could look at a draw picture and pinpoint the artist hidden messages...the closest one to such description happened to be none other than her, Midnight also known as Nemuri Kayama, the modern art teachers in U.A.
With the authorization signed, the kid is now under her responsibility...the only thing remained to mark it as officially permanent was to change his family name…which requires some works…
she was about to ask the officer for why he didn't prepare the necessary papers yet...but the files pile on his office and the bags around his tired eyes answered that…
he must have being working none-stop, not to mention those authentication papers needs approval from many different departments...
that gave her a brilliant idea.
" well, since Tsukauchi-san here needs some times to prepare the remaining papers! how about we four go onto a tour around the shopping mall in Musutafu's center ?"
the eager look on her face was matched by none other than Inko...while Midoriya looked up hopefully, probably for the rare experience of shopping with one of the top heroes...as for Maruchi...well…
you okay ?
His face turned gray…
I'm starting to dislike this lady…
oh come on! It's not like she's doing it on purpose knowing you dislike shopping...if you look at Tsukauchi you can see he is in no state to finish all the paperwork soon.
Maruchi did so, upon seeing how miserable the officer state was he replied.
Fine…
…
..
.
after the four existed the office much to Maruchi's chagrin, Tsukauchi's heard a sigh from his side.
" why ?…" Sansa who was supposed to escort the four to the exist asked him directly, his gaze wasn't questioning as it was more like a little not approving of something.
" I know that Midnight doesn't look much of a parental figure, but from my conclusions she's the best option for this situation…" Tsukauchi answered, not taking his eyes from the paper he was filling up.
" that wasn't what I wanted to ask...why didn't you tell the kid yet about the more sensitive information...you're the one he opens up to, aren't you ?" that was a good question from the cat-man.
" sigh I wish I can...but, I couldn't bear to sever the last threads of hope he was clinging on...telling him it's practically impossible to find your parents via DNA analysis because a monster used him as a lab rat...inhale...exhale...that could've impacted him deeply…and I doubt even my morale support would be enough to heal such a wound…"
Sansa wished he didn't blurt out that sentence...because this is one of the few times when he saw Tsukauchi in a calm rage state like this...so he tried to change the topic.
" then let's hope he gets along with Midnight...I'm sure he didn't like the way she kept calling him Maru-kun"
" Snort! I'm sure they will be in good terms in no time" to his surprise Tsukauchi snorted before resuming his work.
-meanwhile, at the police station parking-
" and why do I have to sit next to you ?" Maruchi asked with a very irritated look on his face.
" isn't it obvious ? Because you're my cute little Maru-kun!" Midnight didn't give any remarks about the faux rage tantrum.
" first off! I'm not a cute nor little and absolutely not called Maru!"
cute ? Nope, little ? In your human form absolutely, and Maru sounds easier to say than MaRuChi.
And who asked for your opinion ?
Opinion ? I'm just stating facts.
" well Maruchi-kun, I think Maru-kun sounds cuter to me" Inko added her two cents in making the purple-haired boy to gaze away...with a little pinkish cheek.
" muttering ok Maru might not be so bad after all…"
" Hahahahaha!" that wasn't unheard by the trio...even Midoriya was laughing at him...which only made his pink cheeks turns a little red…
" Hahah...hah, what a funny kid...anyway I was just kidding with you Maru-kun you can choose whatever seat you like"
he ended up choosing the backseat with Midoriya, Inko preferred the front seat as she thought it was rude to not give the pro heroine some company in the road.
Midoriya was barely restraining himself from bombarding her with many questions about her professional career, he went instead to check the news on his phone. But occasionally he did ask a thing or two.
As for Maruchi he was absent-mind...or in other words zoned out in his mind.
Sigh so these are my last moments with Izuku and Aunty ?
excellent acting drama king, you wants me to give you the Oscar now or until the waterworks ceremony starts ?
Sensei...I'm serious…
easy, it's not like you're forbidden from visiting them...besides you will still see Izuku often in the school
I know…I know...but the family-like moments we had these past few months...they can't be replaced or restored by simple visits…
I understand...however, who knows ? Maybe you will find it more comfortable in the company of this lady than these two?
Hah! As if ! Me and this lady aren't going to get along...I just know it.
He glanced at the interior mirror of the car…looking at the eyes of the one he will needs to accept as his 'mother'…as if noticing his gaze...she returned the stare with a closed eyes smile…
that made him avert his gaze in annoyance.
-at the maul-
" we will move together so I can't lose sight of you, after all this is my first day as your guardian"
" yeah, yeah, whatever…"
why do I feel like there's more into what she said ?
she's probably going to use you as the carry wagon.
" sugoi~! we're going to shop with Midnight herself ! I'm so moved !" Midoriya on his part was nearly about to jump excitedly like a kid.
" also you don't mind helping your mommy holding some bags, do you ?"
called it.
He was about to send her some dagger glares as answer but a sudden shout paused that.
" KIYYAAA~! is that her! it's her! it's Midnight!" a fan-girl blurted out.
That drew a lot of attention to us, very unwanted attention.
After she signed some dozens of autographs to her fans, they finally could get back to what they came there for.
She sure took her time.
Yeah, she did…
Midoriya was looking for some 4 kilograms weights, Maruchi was just window shopping the different merchandise in this huge maul, Inko and Midnight where walking ahead eager to reach the clothes section in the second floor…
I was walking silently behind them...until a strange eye caught my attention…
what is this…?
?
I called out to Midoriya as the strange eye was somehow glued to a tree branch…
" Oi! Midoriya look at this !"
" pets shop ? "
" wha-? No ! Forget the shop! Look at this branch! It has an eye !"
...
" what's taking those two so long ?" Midnight asked none in particular upon which Inko replied that they are quite the curious duo, especially when it comes to things they like…
that picked up her attention as she asked his Aunt what things he likes...upon receiving an answer a bright light bulb popped above her head.
" if I recall correctly those can be found in the fourth section on the second floor…" before Midnight could utter more words Inko interrupted her train of thoughts.
" Midnight-san can you keep them company ? I will go buy those!...since Maruchi is departing...the least I can do is make it a surprise for him" Inko's eyes threatened to flood the building, Midnight understood her feelings.
" alright then I will go check on them " Inko left for the second floor as the heroine went to join the duo.
" s-sugoi! It does really have an eye!...wait ?…" Midoriya looked down at the tag that was on the protective glass…
Three-horned African Chameleon…Ohh! this explains it!
Before Midoriya could utter a single word out, the invisible lizard decided it's time to come out…
" WOAH!" that action startled an unaware Maruchi making him stumble back and fall on his behind.
" a-are you alright ?" Midoriya asked him in concern.
" I'm okay, that little trickster surprised me a bit there hehehe" he sheepishly admitted.
" are you alright Maru-kun ?" that playful act dropped when he heard her voice, he stood up with a sole response of.
" yeah I'm " although I don't know why I was scared by that sudden appearance ? It's not like a Hashira and Kesaki pranks.
Sensei didn't correct him as he also was curious about that, Midnight noticed the wondering gaze on the chameleon, at first she thought he was just like a child witnessing something breathtaking for the first time like the lizard's camouflage...but her sharp eyes noticed something else…
a look of familiarity…she thought in the few moments of silence he stood there, before…
Ohhhh what do we have here ?
Working in all sorts of places and different times gave her a keen eye for spotting the smallest details in vast areas, so seeing strange dim light coming from under his right gloved hand didn't go under her radar, besides Tsukauchi already informed the teachers at U.A. about this kid's Quirk.
Name : Maruchi Kayama.
Occupation : Student.
Hero name : not registered yet.
Likes : Dinosaurs, salty food.
Quirk ? : Polymorph.
Quirk ? Description : this strange almost unnatural power let's it's user to rely on verbal commands in order totransform into different beast forms, each form has it's own abilities making this power rising some question marks, the number of these forms the user can undergo is still unknown.
Drawbacks : overuse or transforming into a new form without proper training might results in losing consciousness.
Could it be possible to make such a quirk via DNA alternation ?...the number of trials and failures for that possibility to happen…the trauma such itwill cause…
Midnight clenched her fist, an acrid rage building up in her stomach as the mere though of someone using a child for nasty experiments made her blood boil.
" sugoi~!" that was until she heard the purple-haired kid exclaims in awestruck demeanor with stars in his eyes...he appeared to tell his friend something before the later mimicked his action if not with more ecstasy, one moment she blinked the surprise to find another one as the green haired boy somehow held a burnt notebook with a pen at the ready.
" tell me all details!" Midoriya demanded with eagerness, that was the cue for her to interrupt their conversation.
" it's name is—"
" mind sharing with me too, Maru-kun ?" the glare that was sent towards her was a clear answer to her request.
He still doesn't trust me...
" I already knows all about your Polymorph…" she started her move to close the distance between them.
" what ?!" from her use of the quirk's name, she knew the attention on her was full now.
" you heard right, Maru-kun as your new guardian Tsukauchi has gave me sensitive information about you…" the play of her words did it's trick as the kid appeared to contemplate what to do.
Midoriya told him it's the right thing to do...but he seemed a little hesitating…
hmmm, Izuku is right there's no harm in telling her...since you're going to live with her anyway.
Okay…
" he's name is Chameleos, The Mist Dragon, a chameleon-like beast with wings...that's all"
what about the invisibility ?, the whip-like tongue ? Poison breath ? Or the even the fatigue breath that makes anyone who got hit by it feel like they were sent on a whole week of All Might's training ?
Too much info...I gave the basics and that's enough
why are you giving her the cold shoulder ? She didn't do anything bad to you ? She's probably just trying to help you.
There's no need to trouble anyone by my problems...that's means her too! She's before all a pro heroine and a Teacher...if she spend times with me and my trivial problems her other duties will have less time and I can't allow that!
I understand...but that doesn't explains the salty attitude.
So she want get comfy about talking to me often! The more unapproachable I'm the less time she spend on my trivial problems.
that's very...very…
brilliant ? Genius ?
Dumb
before he could protest farther she looked at the Chameleon a thoughtful look on her face.
From what Tsukauchi said, the kid can 'remember' unique forms if a certain condition is met...it also makes him remember some things from an old era…? Hmm…I wonder if there's something that can unlock his more important memories…
her thoughts lasted for some moments until Inko joined them with three big cartoon boxes.
" perfect timing ! Inko-san! Hey Maru-kun can you come here for a moment ?" she grabbed the boxes from her hands ignoring the angry "don't call me Maru-kun!".
Yet he obeyed anyway...once he was in front of the two she pushed the boxes on his chest which made him stumble a little before he hurriedly stabilized himself.
" thank you for carrying those now shall we go or would you like to buy that chameleon ?"
between the sudden act of dominance and the suggestion that followed he couldn't formulate the right sentence.
Just go with the flow...no pets allowed, and Leon is not creative enough
But I already picked a nam-...FINE!
" let's just get this over with...I don't want any pets" the last sentence was directed at her…
then they visited many shops, she bought some perfumes, polish nails and other things, plus a lot of clothes, from jackets to T-shirts...all for him…in bags to carry around.
Midoriya and Inko did the same as they purchased many merchandise of their liking but not on the same quantities as her.
After an hour and half her phone rung, Tsukauchi informed her that everything is ready...all what was needed now is a sign of both Inko and Midnight…
...
Scribbles Scribbles
" there you go!" Midnight signed her name down.
" thank you...now that this is settled, the rest is on me...you're all free to go" Tsukauchi was two seconds away from collapsing, his tone and the tiredness on his face proved that.
They all politely dismissed themselves except for one...Maruchi hugged him with a whisper of 'make sure to visit me often, Papa' upon which the later replied with 'once I have enough free time I will'.
" OWWWW~~! How cute~!" of course that didn't go without her notice, Maruchi couldn't tell if she was doing it on purpose to further embarrass him or it was a natural habit ?.
Sansa was nowhere to be found so they all walked in silence until the gates of the station.
Midnight offered the Midoriyas a lift to their apartment, they kindly accepted.
During the drive, Inko and Midnight kept casually chatting...Midoriya and Maruchi were also discussing something about a 'link' between the dragons or something around the line…
FFFWWT
but all good times must come to an end…
" we're here…Maru-kun help me carry the grocery " Midnight announced voice as neutral as it can be.
" wh-what ? No it's okay we can take it from here!" Inko protested but one look at Midnight's eyes she understand what's the female intention.
" okay…" he replied with a mindless tone.
Midoriya stood silent as he also went out the car picking what he can.
" I will go grab my things…" Maruchi declared before emerging not long after that.
...
Midoriya and Inko stood at the apartment's doors...they looked sadly at what they considered a family member.
He looked back with the same look.
" you two were like family to me...and always be…" he hugged them both, tightly...
" GAHHH! I will miss you son!SNIFFLES! SOBS!" Inko said crying out waterfalls.
" Sob! I will miss you too...make sure to visit us often big brother!" Midoriya mimicked her.
" I will never forget your kindness...sayonara" tears streaming down his face before he let go.
Drama
drama
both Sensei and Midnight thought dryly at the same time, Maruchi was in so emotional state to shut his inner voice.
Before he entered the car she said to him.
" you do realize you can visit them when I'm free right ?" Midnight smiled warmly despite receiving no response from him…
but...he opened the front seat door and sat next to her.
A good sign of progress...she thought.
" and when are you going to be free anyway ?" she started the engine, slowly driving away, he was waving back at them and they waved too...before they were gone from sight…
" I do have free days each week, two to be precise" that surprised him a little.
" sniffle I thought with you're jobs as teacher and pro hero you wouldn't find enough time for even yourself!"
" pfft ! No silly, we are humans in the end not machines…" she then proceeded to explains how the pro teachers system at U.A. works, apparently the teachers do manage to save the day and teach at the same time.
When she finished explanation Maruchi was silent for a moment, as if contemplating something…
so ? You have no more excuses to act like that towards her now...what will you do ?
Hmmm...I will consider warming up to her...but that's all, as I said before my problems are my own, there's no need to trouble others with trivial matters.
Alright, that will not work in the long run...yet I know I can't change you're decision now.
Yes.
" by the way...can I ask you something ?" the question got his attention as he side glanced at her.
" well...it depends on what kind of questions…"
he's still wary…
she then proceeded to ask him random questions about different things in an attempt to strengthen their bond.
Luckily most of the time he was replying...
…
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" we finally arrived, welcome to your new home, Maru-kun" for once he didn't send her daggers of glares as he looked at the very normal house…
it was two floors high, with a small garden around it...plus a balcony that points to the ocean side...nothing spectacular stood up.
" so what do you think ?"
" it's pretty...normal…?"
" snickers of course it is ? What were you expecting ?"
a skyscraper.
" I don't know...something more eye catching…" he had no energy left to protest against his Sensei's lame comments.
" well in any case let me show you around…"
that didn't take her long as the house was relatively small, except for the decently wide garden and a strange room where different wooden weapons of all kinds were hanged by the walls.
When he asked she told him it's her training room.
" mumbling fearing obesity ? YOWCH! OWAWAWAWAWAWA!"
" you were saying ?" she smiled at him but the dangerous aura promised more pain if he didn't word out his next sentence well.
Calling a women fat is a death sentence
dully noted!
" *tears* to stay in shape! Owwww…" she let go but the pain that remained reminded him to not cross that line ever again.
" better...now then ! Lastly let's go check your room!" the dangerous aura dispersed as she was back to the playful attitude.
" huh ? my...own room…?"
where were you expecting to sleep ? The balcony ?
The sofa in the living room.
He could feel his Sensei deadpanning at that.
...
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" so ? How did you find it ? I was in a little rush plus I couldn't decide what will you will prefer as furniture...however feel free to decorate it yourself"
" it's pretty...looks more like a relaxing place than a bedroom…"
it had a glass slide door leading to the balcony...the view outside indicated it was sunset...to the left a bed with lot of futons on it? With a big television on a disk plus high audio speakers, to the right a small bookshelf with different kinds of books and a desk where there sat a laptop and...a giant stuffed mouse ?
In the middle was a traditional Japanese table.
" Oh! I almost forgot! please wait here!"
she went back bringing back the same boxes Inko handed her, she went inside the room and ordered him not to open it until she told him so.
" okay you can open the door."
*Clacking*
" what's this all abou—?"
GEORGE! EDWARD! and a new comer too!
.HELL?!
" I asked your aunt what you liked and she bought these for you, she told me you really likes dinosaurs toys"
" I...don't...it was just a misunderstanding…" the pink cheeks told her otherwise.
Hmmm…Cerry ? Are you sure it's not an lame derivation from Terry ?
It sounds cute for a Triceratops stuffed toy!
okay you wins...WELCOME TO THE FAMILY CERRY
upon seeing the way he was looking a little...uncomfortably shy, she made the conclusion that it's time to give the kid some privacy.
" I will go prepare dinner, when it's ready I will call you...if there's something particular you want I-"
" no need…"
" okay then, see ya later" before she was out of the room he replied with a cracked voice.
" th-thank you...for accepting me in your house" she paused for a second before warmly smiling at him.
" you mean our house" and then she was back to the kitchen.
Now there's something very important we MUST arrange before anything else!
and what would that be ? The room doesn't look in shambles, bed is done, my stuff is already placed in my room...there's nothing left for me to do!
Okay just pick one, Mickey or Ratatouille ?
Of course...you're aren't going to stop until everyone thinks I'm some sort of a childish teen that loves all kinds of stuffed toys ?
YuuuP
wonderful, I will go with Jordan and that's a final!
but Mickey sounds cuter !
Does it looks like this one is wearing red pants ?
Okay, point taken but-
doesn't have a chef's hat either !
…
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after that little show he sat down at the bed, looking left and right at the space he was in…
my...own room…
something wrong ?
no...just trying to process that idea...I feel like this is a little too much for me.
Hmmm, well I can't say much in that space...anyway, about the Chameleos earlier…
yeah...I need to sketch it down before I forget…
before something else pop up.
and then he spent the rest of the evening placing his clothes in the closet behind the door, when he finished he bent down on the table sketching the Chameleon-like 'dragon' as Sensei called it.
The design was simple as Maruchi's poor skills were not as good as Midoriya's…
the sketch had a long triangular straight horn, a Chameleon-like eye on the side of the head that was resembling the Lagiacrus's with those side spikes, the wings on the back weren't very eye catching as they were like a thick membrane-like wings.
It also had four legs like a land-lizard or a gecko, the neck was long enough for it to stand high above ground, as for the tail it looked akin to Rathalos's but instead of spiky sides it had non-sharp tips hook-like extensions and on it's end was what looked like a normal rolled up chameleon tail.
When Maruchi finished the drawing, he added below it the following :
name : Chameleos.
Title : Mist Dragon.
Type : still unknown.
Strength : level three.
Abilities : Invisibility, Poison breath, Mist breath, fatigue inducing gas attack, acidic projectile.
Sigh too amazing powers yet I can't use it...what a shame…
everything has it's moment...now since you have settled down let's check the-
" Maru-kun~~, dinner is ready!"
" I told you don't call me Maru-kun!"
GROWL
his stomach couldn't care about that.
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the table was full of dishes...from salads, takoyaki, omelets...
While it was a mouth watering site, he didn't take a single bite as he stared down at the food.
" why aren't you eating ?" Midnight was concerned a little about his appetite.
" are you...are you sure ?" he said hesitatingly.
" huh ?…" she paused mid-eating as he looked at his slumbered form.
" are you sure about...taking care of me…" he looked up...eyes full of...hope and distrust...
" of course I'm" she did what she thought was best...smiling warmly at him.
" but...but...I'm an amnesiac...and with mental issues too" he lowered his head again mumbling the last part down.
" I dealt with all kinds of psychopaths, but none bore an innocent smile like yours...there's no need to ask yourself those questions...now eat!" she ordered and not long after…
" DELICIOUS!" she couldn't help but smile...and not because of the compliment to her cooking skills...but to the good progress she made so far…
I may not be your biological mother...but I will try my best to ease the unseen scars...