Ciana didn't have a good sleep like she predicted… Ciana dreamt she evolved into a more hideous beast, people in her world feared her and called her a monster from how she looked, even her own father was scared and didn't recognize her as his daughter… the dream brought her tears as she was startled awake, checking over herself to make sure she still looked like herself… relieved she looked fine, for now…
Ciana got up, grabbing her school uniform to lay out on her bed. Getting brushed up and washed, she had her clothes back on but still didn't perk up a smile. Now grabbing her backpack as she headed out the door, sighing as she begun to walk towards the stairs. "Now that I know what I'm becoming… I'll have to change my approach today, as long as I don't use my quirk then I should be fine… I just need to learn better ways to defend myself."
The whole day had been a blur that Ciana didn't recognize. She was quiet, and when she made idle chatter with others, she looked distant a few times, even spacing out. To her relief, their 'hero training' was little more than hand-to-hand combat without quirks, to better improve on the students' capabilities as not everyone had training or street smarts for fighting. That was the only lesson Ciana looked more attentive towards.
While everyone packed up for the day, a few corralled near the front, the ravenette oblivious to the eyes watching her. "Alright, what gives?" Hagakure huffed. "Finley's been really weird today, and not in her normal cute way,"
"I know, right? I tried asking Midoriya about it but he looked reluctant to say anything - nothing to do with 'you know what'," Ashido whispered. The group nodded in understanding. Their group consists of Hagakure, Ashido, Jiro, and Yaoyorozu.
"Something's had her mind occupied all day, even while we spoke she often daydreamed or looked worried about something," Yaoyorozu explained her part.
"She's been muttering about her quirk," Jiro pointed out as she looked away from her phone. "I didn't catch any key words, but aura came up in most of it, as well as wanting to improve her fighting skills,"
"That can't be all of it? Come on, Jiro, you're like the ultimate spy among us!" Hagakure whined in protest, only to earn a jack tapped to where her head was.
"I'm not gonna eavesdrop on people, some crap should remain a secret, ask her if you're so worried," Jiro pressed harshly, not wanting to be anyone's tool to spy.
"Something's bothering Finley?" The one closest, passing by their group, was Shoto.
"Uh, yeah, she's been in this weird funk all day, you noticed too?" Ashido asked as the stoic teen nodded. "Maybe you can ask her why? I mean, I'd love to but I feel like she's gonna lie to make us feel better,"
"And how do you know she won't reply the same way to me?" He asked, unsure of what Ashido was thinking.
"Out of everyone in the class, recently, she's been getting you to speak more to everyone, while it's not our place to pry, perhaps that kinship may provide you a way to figure out what's wrong with her; we're worried," Yaoyorozu explain slash begged Shoto to do this.
"Mm, I'll see what I can do," Without another word, he walked over to her desk in the back, Ciana's head in her notebook as she spun her pen around in frustration.
Ciana eyed her notebook as she wrote down what happened when her quirk was activated, thinking writing about it would make her feel better. But it didn't… she sighed while still staring at her notes, not noticing her friends were eyeing her worryingly. "Okay, so I can't boost my strength anymore but so far I got the combat thing down thanks to Bakugo… once I'm away during the internship then I'll be able to improve my mobility and combat even more, though… what if the pro expects me to use my quirk during the training?"
Ciana sighed again frustratingly as she plopped her head on her desk, dropping her pencil as she hid her face in her arms. "How am I supposed to explain that?!" Ciana was very frustrated with herself trying to figure things out, it just became more complicated to her.
"Explain what exactly?" Shoto asked, drawing her head up slightly, only for it to fall back to her desk with a long sigh. He stared at her, glancing back to where the girls motioned for him to say something, his stoic face strained then eyed his depressed friend. "Is something bothering you? Normally, you're more active than this,"
"It's complicated…" she replied frustratingly, her face glancing up a little towards the class prince. Ciana was actually a bit surprised he was the one to check on her, her smile wasn't showing but her expression looked more fearful. "I… I found out something the other night that had to do with my quirk…" Ciana at least started to open up a little, knowing how Shoto felt about his power… he probably understands what she is going through.
"Something to do with the connection between you and Meru Zena?" He hazard a guess. Then he looked around. "Considering the topic, do you want to talk elsewhere?"
She nodded, this is something she didn't want to express in public. "Yeah I think that's a good call…" Ciana stood up now, she really could use some wise words from her icy hot friend.
Taking their conversation outside on the grass away from the students moving to and from the school buildings, they sat on a bench with Shoto staring ahead while Ciana looked at her lap. In the tense silence, Shoto thought about what to say. "So, your quirk, what about it have you discovered?" Blunt and straight to the point.
She at least didn't take the tone badly, her hands fiddling together as Ciana stared down at her lap. "Last night, I went outside to… try and become more intact with my quirk, but… during it I…." Her expression became frightened again as she stared at her hands. "I-I saw my body was starting to change… I-I grew scales, my nails were getting longer and so did my teeth…"
Clenching her fists again at the memory. "I-I'm becoming something I'm not when I use it now…" Ciana hated what she saw outside herself, the sight still shook her up.
"A temporary transformation quirk, I think there's someone in 1B with a similar ability..." Though Shoto was unsure of this as he had very little interactions with them, those being the sports festival. "Judging by your appearance, the effect only lasts when your quirk is active,"
"Yeah, but…" her gaze looked back to her friend, her appearance looks fine now but who knows how long it was last or what she will fully look like. "I-I'm scared the more I use it then it'll become permanent, but even if it doesn't… looking like a beast isn't who I am…" now looking down to her feet.
"When I first found out I had a quirk I was scared to think I'll mutate into something terrifying… now seeing that I am mutating I'm starting to lose sight of myself…" Ciana began to hug herself again. "I know you all express your quirks and are proud of who you are, but it's not normal for me… I-I mean I'm happy being who I am, not something I'm not…"
Shoto listened, it was about all he could do given his lack of understanding on how she felt. Their situations concerning each other's quirks was vastly different. "I don't have anything I can say that will change your mind, your rejecting your quirk out of fear of becoming something you're not, whereas I rejected my fire for the fear of becoming my father, but the circumstances alter after that," He looked to the sky for a moment in deep thought. "This is something only you can figure out for yourself, Midoriya and my words can't reach this part of your heart, if you refuse your power, then it will likely never grow, not without your conscious input, that is simply how emitter quirks work, but if the day comes where someone cannot be saved or an accident cannot be prevented without the usage of your quirk, I hope you'll bear the responsibility; our choices have impacts after all,"
At least he understands what she is going through which she appreciated, nodding her head in understanding of his words. "Not like I wouldn't use it if something bad happens… that's probably something my mom would advise." Ciana at least smiled a little thinking of her mom's song. "My mom used to sing me a song to help comfort me and understand the hardships of life… "
Ciana gaze looked up to the sky as she recalled her words. "We have to sacrifice ourselves whatever they may say… a plain to see the reason why because of the mighty heart, far across the distance, rest assured that our faith just won't die." Ciana repeated her mom's wise words in her song, rubbing her neck a bit as she smiled sheepishly. "It's something I wasn't able to understand what she meant… but it always made me feel warm whenever I repeated how she sang it, probably sounds cheesy huh?"
"Most of my reasons for wanting to be a hero are because I want my mom to have a normal life again, and to a hero like All Might, what your mother taught you is important to you, it doesn't need to be understood by anyone else so long as you do," Shoto replied, cupping his hands. "All I can say is to consider where you stand with your power; cutting it completely from your life may result in it becoming weaker, more so than it already is. But then again, this isn't my problem to contend with; whether you accept you may change is ultimately your choice,"
Ciana stared at her friend as she listened to all he said, this is becoming a difficult decision for her but is grateful to Shoto for listening to her. "I understand what you're saying, but not like I need a quirk to prove I'm strong." Her gaze looked back up to the sky. "I lived my days in a dangerous part of the city full of gangs and thugs, despite the trouble I get with them I still managed to fight and live." Ciana took her hair clip out of her hair as she began to fiddle with it.
"I mean I know it's different here since everyone has some pretty unique and strong powers, but people out there who don't have quirks I'm sure they figured out how to fight through life too, I know Izuku did." Her gaze goes back to Shoto as she smiles a little. "For you when it comes to your powers I can understand why you feared using it at first, I always saw your power as something that makes you who you are. Not as a hothead but someone who's warm and kind, and for your icy side you're pretty chill and cool." She giggles after saying that but meant what she said.
"You at least look like yourself, but when I grow fangs and scales, that kind of appearance just makes me look like a real monster who could scare people…" Ciana frowned again at that. "I know my people would see me that way… I just want everyone to see me for who I am." Her gaze back on her hair clip. "Quirk or no quirk, I want to remain how I was born and hope I'm not only liked for my power too…" Cianas expression became more sad now, still wondering at the possibility Izuku only really fell for her because of how her quirk made her stand out.
Shoto still didn't quite understand her logic. Sure, to look normal among her people he understood well, discrimination for people with body-altering quirks was apparent worldwide. However, it was clear her quirk, despite how strong it's become, has done no alterations to her appearance, even if a temporary transformation, it still left nothing to trace.
He ultimately chose not to press the issue, despite Ciana's kindness, often to a fault, she can be extremely naïve and overthinks details. Judging by her face, she probably was now. "A person's quirk is as much the same as any other part of a person's body, if people admire that part of you I think it's just that, one part they like among other things, like a person's hair or eyes, or figure, stuff like that," He really wasn't sure if that's what people liked about other people.
"I'm usually never the type to show off." She responds as she puts her hand on her chin while staring in front of her, Ciana notices what she said was probably weird the way he raised his brow. Which made her feel kinda dumb and too open minded. "Sorry by the way… what I said probably sounded weird… it was just kinda my way of looking at things from a positive angle." She rubs the back of her neck anxiously. "I know I'm pretty clueless about a lot of things… especially when it comes to quirks, but I am trying my best to understand them better… it's just all so new but I can see they make you all look unique."
She wasn't sure if that still sounded weird but she tried to explain her own logic better. "I'm just not sure if I can accept my own appearance I now take on yet… it scares me, but even if I'm scared of my own quirk it doesn't mean I think what you all have is freaky."
"I think that's what confuses those that do know; they understand what it means to have physical changes to the body, it can lead to many problems, even in this world, many suffer from forms of abuse because of how they appear. But you can return to normal at will, it's that part that has many bewildered," Shoto explained as best he could. "Hearing your reasons, it sounds like you have to find this answer yourself, as I've said, no one else can do it for you,"
She nodded, but hearing people are actually abused for how they looked here took the girl by surprise. Everyone seems so open and expressive here and not much judged. "I hope I'll still be able to… I know that Meru Zena guy didn't revert back to his normal appearance, I-I'm not sure if I'll ever come to peace with my appearance now… it's still too much to see what's happening…" Her gaze goes back to her lap, she still had a lot to think about to come to terms with her own power. "But… I'll take what you say to heart, I'm not ready just yet. But… maybe one day…" Ciana wasn't sure if she would ever accept her monstrous appearance, but she didn't always want to rely on her superpower.
"Take what you have as a silver lining, you can still return to a human appearance, not many can - I suppose, as a reference, look into a Pro called Ryukyu, she's the only other hero I know of with a quirk that transforms her into a dragon, far bigger than Zena," Shoto offered, standing up. "I won't pretend to understand whatever's going through your head, but I understand why you're afraid of your power, I can only say... it's your power now, not his," He recited similarly to Izuku.
Her gaze went up to her friend, recognizing the line that Izuku told him. Izuku really did have a big impact on Shoto… which brought her smile back towards him. "I know that at least, I really appreciate your wise words as always." Ciana goes to stand up now, placing her hair clip back in her hair.
"Thank you for listening Shoto, it meant a lot that you were here for me again." She happily thanks him with her bright smile back, but only for now. Once again viewing him a true hero who is there for others.
"Repaying my debt, I suppose," He replied, "You and Midoriya opened my eyes to what I had forgotten, so if anything, I want to do the same if you ever need it,"
Hearing what he said really warmed her heart and her smile, seeing they have become closer as friends. Knowing this and seeing how Shoto is improving more is what truly made Ciana happy and grateful to see. "I'll always be there for you too whenever, but knowing you'll always be there for me as well gives me a peace of mind. You're already becoming a great hero."
Ciana cheerfully comments, beginning to walk now but paused her steps to wait for him to come along. Now her smile turns a little playful towards the class prince. "I hope I'll be able to see you smile one day, I bet you look even more charming if you ever do…" Ciana couldn't help but tease with a giggle, her hands going behind her back as she looked towards her direction again.
The heterochromia teen's eyes widened slightly, taken back by the reply, but he relaxed again with a softer face. "Uh... right," He slowly followed behind her back to their dorms, the pair engaging in small talk along the way.
Now back to the dorm after walking back with Todoroki, Ciana was starting to look a little better. Ciana still had her fears of her quirk appearance… but for now she wanted to improve her self defense for the time being, now the girl is dressed in her dorm clothes which is a T-shirt, sweatpants shorts and her sneakers. Outside in the yard as Ciana tried to work on her moves without her quirk.
Ciana did some jabs and kicks, her water bottle next to her as she tried to be more ready. "Not relying on my quirk won't be easy, but I never needed it before to stand up for others." She says as she tried to do a few more kick swings. "I don't know what they will expect out of me when I'm away… but I can't back down no matter what!"
Her expression became more determined once again, trying to practice her balance again when it comes to punching and kicking, but might have lost her balance… swinging her arms in a panic but it didn't help as her back hit the ground, groaning frustratingly now… her hands covering her face. "Ah! Of course I screwed up with that move! Pathetic…" now sighing, arms stretched out as she looked up to the sky.
"I still have ways to go… last thing I want is anyone viewing me as a weakling, I mean I know I am compared to others… but I have to keep working hard to not only handle myself but show I can get by without a power…" she sat up now but not completely. "I know Bakugo will be mad when he hears I don't want to use my quirk anymore… not sure how I'll ever explain that to him when we have to fight one day like he wanted…"
Now her thoughts drift to Izuku, Ciana could tell her not using it bothered him too… which brought more concerns to how he views her. "I… I know he still views me as his close friend… but did he really like me for me? Or my dumb quirk he finds so fascinating…" Now her expression turned sad, bringing her knees up to hug them in worry of that theory…
"Are you having a staring contest with the sky? Because that glare's a little intimidating," The silly smile stuck on Izuku's face came into view, shading her from the sunlight as his fingers clutched her water down toward her. "Still trying to improve without your quirk?"
Glancing behind her to see her hero come into view, Ciana had a feeling he wanted to check up on her soon… but brought a little smile to her face as her hand reached up to accept it, giggling a bit at his comment. "Hope it at least will be enough to tell the villains to back off." She replied playfully, taking a big gulp of her water bottle before replying.
"Yeah I am, though I might not have focused as hard as I should have… my minds getting pretty distracted with other things." One hand rubs her neck kinda awkwardly, her smile turning a little sheepish.
Izuku moved around, offering his hand to lift her up. Taking it, she set her bottle down as he held out his hands for her to spar against. "About your quirk causing temporary mutations? Or something else?" He asked as he braced.
A little surprised by the sparing offer, though doesn't object as she nodded with a confident smirk as Ciana now went to fight him, but eases up on the stomach jabs like she promised and not go too hard to avoid any pain. "I say both!" She responded as Ciana tried some punches toward him, though wasn't sure if she's ready to tell him what she's most concerned about.
"While I am afraid of my quirk mutating me further, I also want to prove I'm capable without it." Now trying out kick when he dodged some of her jabs. "I don't want to keep relying on it."
This spar wasn't anything extreme, more to work on her reaction times while they talked, Izuku simply blocking her fists with his palms like a punching bag. "You are capable without it, though I'll admit, that blinding attack by condensing light would be handy... but then again, I'm sure Hatsume wouldn't mind offering to add something similar to your hero outfit if it's approved," Izuku suggested. "Actually, I also had an idea about maybe you could learn to use a polearm as a weapon choice. It's not sharp and instead it gives you range as well as the added kick of swinging a thinner metal blunt object at tougher villains,"
Her brow raised during her punching routine, remembering Hatsume very well during the festival. "Hatsume? The mad scientist? I remember she was showing off her stuff during the festival but I didn't know she was still offering her services." Ciana still felt bad Iida was put in a very embarrassing place, the memory still had her chuckle he went along with it without meaning to.
"I'll take whatever I can handle though as long as I don't get to shoot anyone." Ciana still hated guns, knowing one was used to kill her mother… which is why Ciana focused on her pepper spray or even a taser if she was allowed to have one. "But sounds really cool what you're suggesting so far, how did you come up with that?"
Slowing down a bit, Izuku kept his eyes on where her fists were landing, concentrating. "To answer one thing first; Hatsume, and any student of the Support Course, are openly allowed to make repairs and modifications to student hero outfits if the person allows it and it's approved by officials. As for how I came up with this stuff... I realized... what I said back then, I couldn't think of anything to help you, and saying nothing at all was worse... so I spent all night coming up with new ideas to help you fight quirkless, ideas I never would've thought to use come the entrance exam or before... all this," His brow furrowed. "A hero is more than their quirk, and even with powers that aren't suited for head-to-head combat, there are hundreds that still can do so much, so that's what I'll do, I'll help you be the best you possible,"
Ciana is happy to hear Izuku still wanted to support her even when she doesn't want to use her quirk, something she greatly appreciated. Now stopping to catch her breath for a moment. "I know you were just trying to help so I'm not upset with you, even if you hadn't pointed it out I would have found out eventually anyways." She responds, wiping the sweat off her forehead.
"But I really appreciate you still wanting to support me without it, you seemed bothered when I said I didn't want to use it anymore which is what really concerned me…" she expression now became a little worried again bringing this up.
He lowered his hands, rubbing his right bicep. "...I was afraid that... if you ever got hurt because you rejected your quirk - and I know... I know you've grown up tougher than that, but... it's still something that I was scared of," He squeezed his arm a little, face shifted to one filled with determination. "So, I'll do whatever I can to help prevent that, even if I'm not there directly, if I have an idea, I'll tell you in detail so you can adapt it or not; just as you helped me with my quirk,"
Her eyes widened a little at this, once again touched by his encouragement. "I wouldn't want to get in the way of you focusing on your own motives… but it really means a lot to hear you say that." Ciana smiled at him, but then her gaze looked down with a sad frown, rubbing her arm nervously. "Hey Izuku, there's… something I've been meaning to ask you lately…
"Hm, what?" Izuku stood up a little straighter, wondering if it's related to the topic.
Ciana clutched her arm a little tighter, before looking back up to him with a very concerning look. "Do… you really like the real me? Or… was it more toward my beastly side…" she suddenly asked very nervously, avoiding her gaze a little.
The terms rolled around on his tongue a bit before his expression was completely bewildered by what she meant. "You want to know if...!" He paused, slowly calming down from that sudden left turn. "Okay... just so I'm interpreting this right, you want to know if I like you for who you are or your quirk, right?" Ciana nodded a little frantically, and Izuku exhaled quickly. That was... unexpected.
Moving closer, he took out the locket from under his shirt, holding it up between them. "You know, I haven't taken this off since you gave it to me. The thing is, every time I look at the picture inside, I feel this warmth spread over my chest and I start smiling for no reason. I have dozens of photos of us, more than I've ever had of anyone bar myself and my mom, even of All Might. But the fact it's held in this locket that you made makes it a hundred times more meaningful,"
"My point is, when I look at that picture, I don't just see a quirk, I see the person behind it, the one who laughs and smiles, and teases me, the girl who I can't get out of my head when I see her, my whole brain goes haywire and I stop caring about feeling weak or lacklustre. I just think, 'how am I so blessed to be with someone like her'?" Izuku gave her a silly smile, rubbing his nape as pink crawled up his cheeks. "Your quirk is cool, but only because you're even more spectacular, Ciana,"
Listening to everything he told her and seeing Izuku still kept hold of the locket that brought so much meaning to him because of her… Ciana had no words to express how relieved and happy she is to hear and know Izuku sees her and not the fascinating beast within herself… her smile came back with her hands going over her beating heart while tears were beginning to show but not out of sadness, but happiness and relief.
Looking back up to her hero as her gaze stayed on his eyes. "You… y-you really mean that? I-it's me you really fell for and not the quirk you always found so fascinating about me…?" Ciana double checks, wanting to be sure she's not imagining what Izuku reassured her.
Tucking the locket away, he moved close enough to wipe her tears gently, cocking his head a little. "Ciana, the things we've done, every little thing we do, I've done it because of you, not your quirk. It's just a part of you, but there's more I love about you then just a super power,"
That's all she needed to hear… her arms now thrown around his back as she hugged him close with a very happy smile. Ciana felt so relieved Izuku only saw her and not her other side. "G-good… I-I was starting to worry you only liked me because my quirk made me beautiful to you…" she admits as she hugged him tighter.
His arms wrapped around her waist tightly, feeling warm all over again. "I love you for you, that won't ever change," She changed his life, and he'd never let her go for doing that.
Ciana felt so warm not only from his hold but his loving words towards her, her smile became more loving when she glanced back up to the boy she loved for him as well. "S-same here, even without a power you have always been the coolest guy in my eyes." Ciana happily expresses toward him, never caring if Izuku had a power or not.
Breaking the hug for a moment, they kept one hand locked each, "You still want to train for a bit or head back inside to rest? You looked stressed out all day, so I thought you'd like to take it easy for a change." Izuku suggested.
Ciana has been through enough training for today, keeping her smile intact as she nodded. "I probably could use a break at this point… while I'm at it, I want to ask you more about what you saw when you went out to see me last night." Knowing her form is evolving scared her, but Ciana was curious to know what was happening besides her change.
"Sure!" He beamed, then coughed into his hand sheepishly. "M-more so just to keep track and document similarities with Meru Zena, to prod what differences there are between you two, so far, a lot."
Warning ‼️
The following here contains very strong sexual activities, do not read if thats too sensitive for some readers.
Going back indoors, the two quickly made their way to Izuku's room to relax and brainstorm on Life Force and Aura. No one caught them, and even if they did they refused to say as Izuku let her enter first before closing the door, sunlight pouring in from the sliding door to his balcony. Ciana immediately flopped onto the bed while Izuku spun around in his office chair to face her with his notebook.
Ciana giggled at his cute reaction before, now facing her hero while sitting on his bed with her hands hanging back to balance her. "So, I know I was growing scales, fangs and my nails grew… but what do you think the floating lights were? You sure they weren't possibly fireflies?" That's what she thought at first when she saw them floating around her.
"From how they react to being touched, I think it was excess energy you created, that's why you started to develop draconic traits, your body started to condense Aura to reduce the fallout; when I touched a mote it just dispelled, though I did feel warm when it did," Izuku replied, his brow furrowed as he scanned his notes, then his brow shot up a bit. "That's right...! Your body temperature increased too, it felt like holding a warm blanket,"
Her head tilted, processing his information he just informed her. Surprised to hear what she's been told, but also blushing a bit at how Izuku reacted to her power. "T-that sounds kinda dangerous…" scratching her cheek shyly now. "I-I mean even if it feels warm, it's usually not healthy for body temperature to increase like that… well it's normal for Shoto but I'm not sure if it will be the same for me how you put it…"
"That's what I thought at first, but considering it's a safe bet to assume that you developed traits similar to that of a dragon, as is with Meru Zena, despite his demonic appearance. Even the dragoon hero Ryukyu, while not having the ability to breathe fire her core body temperature rose above what I human's usually is - so it could be that in that form, you not only gain a sharp increase to durability but also become flame retardant and resistant to high temperatures," He elaborated, smiling a little with fascination. "Did you ever feel too hot when in that state?"
"I remember Shoto telling me about that hero when I spoke to him today." Her gaze goes up to the ceiling to think back to that moment the other night. "Well when I was singing I felt pretty warm, but when we were resonating our quirks I felt my body becoming hotter. Especially when I saw the scales appearing." Her gaze now went down to her lap as she looked shaken up again.
"But when I was starting to panic… my body felt like it was almost on fire which was scary…" she hugged herself to reassure she's okay, she hopes…
Izuku nodded slowly, reaching over to hold her knee tightly with a soft gaze to help her relax. "I guess that only reinforces the fact emotions play a huge role in how Aura works, positive can have several benefits, both to you and those around you, but high quantities of negative, or in a sudden burst can have abnormal affects; an alarming rise in body temperature, a darker aura, but heightened strength possibly?"
She glanced up back to Izuku, smiling a little at his comforting gaze. "Maybe… sounds dangerous though, you think if I kept panicking then it would make my transformation worse?" Dragons are really cool, but not like she wanted to become one… it makes her wonder if she would even get instincts too.
"I mean… would I start acting more like a ferocious beast…?" Ciana also feared she wouldn't remember who she is anymore and become unstable…
"That I'm not sure of... I'd also like to not ever want to test that theory - Meru Zena, unfortunately, is our only source for information in that regard, whether he gives that up freely solely depends if you ever have another connected dream with him... and if he did want to talk at all," Izuku rubbed his forehead a little. "Generally, quirks with traits to that of animals tend to make their users adopt similar traits. So, if you ever start hoarding precious treasures I'll know what to write down," Izuku joked a bit, flashing Ciana an apologetic look. "Sorry, bad taste..."
That… really didn't help her fears as she looked more scared now… hugging her knees when hoarding them up while keeping her attention on her feet. "I-I see…" this is what she feared more, knowing how terrifying dragons act. "I-I don't sound very safe to society if that's the case… if I actually do get a dragon instinct then wouldn't that mean I would start hurting people…?"
Izuku sat his book down, sitting beside her now, "No; the most animal or beast traits have done in the history of quirks is give people small characteristics of the animal they represent. Some may be a little more aggressive or have heightened senses, others may be protective of those close to them and may growl or something. It's never been something so sinister; the times when it has been shown is hard to say, as society tends to bury people with special needs depending on their quirk. Like some people requiring an intake of a certain nutrient or food group to live normal lives,"
Hugging her from the side, Izuku added, "Sorry I said that, I'm... really not good at lightening the mood; but no, you shouldn't need to worry about any sinister traits, at most, you'll probably have sharper senses and a more protective nature, maybe some slight aggression but we can manage that if and when it appears,"
Ciana wasn't sure how she felt about that as she leaned her head on his shoulder, knowing this made it harder for her to keep using her quirk. "I-I don't think I can handle that…" her gaze now going out to the balcony window. "I don't want to act aggressive or different… that's not who I am…" Ciana wanted to remain herself, she probably can never go home now knowing what she's becoming.
"For now, you don't need to worry; when you want to use your quirk, I'll help you understand every aspect of it, so that you can freely go between our worlds," Izuku made that his duty last night as he mulled over the events that transpired. Hugging her tightly, he added. "You're stronger than you think, spiritually that is, so I know you'll be able to control Aura when you want to,"
Her arms went around him as her face buried in his chest, looking very conflicted with herself. "I don't think I can use it at this point… I just don't want to risk the change becoming worse…" her gaze looks up to his face in more fear. "If I do become and act like a beast… I wouldn't be worthy to keep staying with you if I knew I would one day hurt you…"
He held her back, staring straight ahead. So many variables left Izuku with only theories as a source, that wouldn't put her mind at ease, and the topic was still far too raw to bring up. "Then we'll manage without it, like I said, I've been writing down ideas on how to better improve, so you're certainly no slouch,"
Hearing that does reassure her a bit, which brings back her smile halfway. "I could use all the help I can get… but like I said, I wouldn't want to make you lose your focus on your own goals. I mean your All Might's successor after all, when we go away during our internship then you need to learn other ways to use One For All."
Ciana really didn't want to get in the way of achieving being the next symbol of peace, she knew how much that meant to him.
"Gran Torino will be... interesting, from how All Might reacted, but the same for you, learning from Edgeshot will be an opportunity of a lifetime, if anyone can help you learn to fight without a quirk, it's him," Izuku reassured her of his own path. He leaned back to look her in the eyes, waving a finger at her playfully. "But I'll always have time to help my girlfriend, so don't be afraid to ask,"
Ciana giggled a lot from his cute playful side, blushing a bit pink from how he said it but also how he's not stuttering so much being so romantic. "I don't think I can ever get enough of you…" she responds cheerfully, looking back up at him lovingly. Ciana was about to lean in to kiss her hero, but… recalling what happens when they kiss, Ciana quickly paused her motive and gasped.
Leaning back now as she recalls her quirk activates a bit when they also kiss… now worried if that would evolve her quirk more too…
Seeing her stop herself, Izuku sat comfortably still, holding her hands now by her lap. "Your quirk can only function if you allow it, tell me, have you sensed any emotions in others today?"
Glancing back up to him, she squeezed his hands as she tried to think. Brows narrowing in thought. "I-I haven't focused on anyone today… but I know whenever we kiss not only does it trigger us becoming intimate but also my eyes glow… I-I'm afraid it'll activate again if I do kiss you… I'm not sure if I'll grow scales again but the thought is still scary…" Ciana did not like the idea of not kissing her hero, but it was probably another big risk…
This was a big problem Izuku needed to nip the bud on the head. If Ciana started fearing them even being close to one another, then she could very well spiral into being antisocial. "Think rationally, don't trip over your words," He told his thoughts, then, looked to her as calmly as possible. "Ciana, what happened at the beach... n-nothing changed, your eyes, sure, but I didn't feel that same pull from your quirk as before, everything... w-was because I wanted to," He blushed a bit but kept speaking.
"Not every choice we've made was dictated by your quirk, that's not how they work, you can control it, you are now, and always have been. I... I don't want you to be afraid to even be... near anyone... our friends... or me," He squeezed her hands, praying she would understand that. "Please, I... I don't want that to happen to you. I promise, nothing about you will change, and if something does, I'll immediately tell you so that we know where that line is drawn," It... was all he could think of... nothing... he had absolutely nothing left to say.
Cianas eyes widened and her cheeks redden hearing what he's expressing, she stared into his eyes for a few moments. Not sure what to say. "Izuku…" her eyes softened up a bit, feeling very warm from his words. One hand reached up to scratch her cheek as she gave off a shy smile. "I… I-I trust you, but…" her gaze going around his room, recalling what Izuku also mentioned on the beach.
"I-it might also be a big risk if anyone ends up hearing us do anything…" Cianas cheeks became more red, averting her gaze in a very flustered manner.
"N-not to make it sound... okay, it's gonna s-sound a little creepy," Izuku stood up on his bed, then, tapped his blue wall, rather, he pulled his fingers around a square surface attached to it. "Since I have posters and other decorations, not to mention I only got them when we came back from the beach, but... here," He then pulled back a tile, showing the way the foam formed a strange shape. "Soundproof tiles, they were a bit pricey but they really make my room feel cosy too,"
Ciana became very surprised to see what Izuku had set up now. He was serious about sound proofing his room? Cianas cheeks become even more red with her heart racing, but couldn't believe Izuku would spend a lot of money on them. "Y-you spend that much just so we can have our privacy?"
In a way it was very thoughtful, but it more left Ciana concerned if he was using up his allowance on her. "Y-you didn't have to do that… I-I mean I really appreciate the privacy but I could never ask you to spend so much just so we keep our dignity." Now glancing at the door too. "Besides… even with sound proof tiles, what about the door? Last time Ashido was listening in from the other side…"
Ciana did not forget how sneaky that girl can be when she's eager for a soap opera to happen.
Placing the tile back with a press, Izuku sat down again, "Well for one, it's fine, I don't honestly spend my money on a lot unless I want to, so it really was the first big payment I've made in... months? As for Ashido, I never told you but she and I talked a while back, she said she is obsessed with romance and the like, she respects our privacy on our relationship, so she will no doubt leave us be; she's a lot more considerate than she seems in class," He found that to be an admirable trait of the acid user. Even to this day, she still hasn't spread about how he and Ciana are in a relationship. "I'm honestly grateful,"
"I-it's still too generous… but flattering, I really rather you save your money when you really need it." Though hearing Ashido was willing to let them be alone is very relieving, smiling at that. "But it's a relief to hear she's willing to hold back on her obsession, but you think Mineta and Kaminari would ever try spying on us?" Her brow raised playfully at that, knowing how jealous they get of any guy in the dorm forming a relationship with a pretty girl.
"Jiro would murder Kaminari, probably, and Mineta... well, I think he fears just being near me," Izuku chuckled slightly. "Though, in Kaminari's defence, he hasn't been as bad as Mineta, I think what you did really made him wise up, at least to not follow Mineta's schemes,"
She giggled at this, knowing Ciana gave them quite a scare from the prank she did. "That's never stopped them before though…" Ciana smiled more now as she began to lean closer with her hand not only caressing his cheek but his hair too. "But as long as we don't have to worry about any interruptions then I'm not complaining…" she giggled again, feeling her own heart picking up.
[‼️] "Right, me neither..." He smiled before leaning in to kiss her. This time, he wanted to move slower, to ease Ciana into moments like this given her recent worries. In complete control, he held her lower back while continuing to kiss Ciana tenderly while resting his left hand on her shoulder to pull her a little closer as his heart's pulse picked up again with joy rather than panic.
Cianas eyes slowly fell shut when he leaned in to kiss her, her heart picking up quicker with happiness and love towards her beloved hero. One hand went behind his back and the other went behind his neck, wanting to enjoy this moment as much as she could before their departure tomorrow… which will sadden her.
With nothing but the sound of lips smacking to fill the room, the pair shuffled back so that Ciana leaned against the headboard while their kiss deepened, their tongues dancing between their lips while Izuku's hand combed her hair softly, humming in delight as her own fingers did the same. One afternoon and they'd be away to two different heroes. Selfishly, Izuku wanted to keep Ciana as long as possible too, and to shower her in affection to keep her dark thoughts at bay.
Leaving her lips, he once more followed routine, kissing along her cheek down her jaw and throat, peppering her skin with his lips.
Ciana hummed pleasantly from the feeling of his soft lips on her skin, she smiled as her head laid down on the pillow and cocked her head to the side to give him more access. Her eyes closed in bliss to savor the feeling, Cianas arms held him more closer, not wanting to ever let go of her beloved hero and keep him close to her heart.
She knew she would miss this, the idea of Izuku not being by her side will be torture. As well as having him in her arms…
Izuku kept up his actions, trailing kisses across her throat and collarbone like always, enjoying the slow pace and simply being in her arms as they held onto him tightly. He wanted her to feel comfortable doing this, not feeling anxiety or fear of what her quirk could do, she needed to know she had control, and that everything was their own actions.
Ciana forgot her worries as she became more focused on the boy who made her heart burst, her cheeks stained pink and still smiled. Happy to be in this moment with him and that they are together. her eyes opened back up hallway to show the sparkling glint back in her eyes, Ciana felt so happy and loved.
Pulling away from her collarbone, Izuku leaned up to look at her directly, smiling at the reaction she had where her eyes took on their star-like sheen, despite that, he didn't feel the pull, and Ciana probably wasn't aware of it either. Bringing their lips together, they pulled each other deeper while Izuku's hands gripped her sides under her top, caressing her skin as their tongues battled for dominance.
Ciana moan a little a the feeling if his hands, her eyes closed again as her hand gripped his shoulder and the other going to his cheek. Her lips moved in sync with Izukus, wanting him to know she still loves him. The hero who captured her heart and also wanted him to know he's special still and always will be.
Breaking their kiss with a hot breath, Izuku then moved down to pull her shirt up slightly to reveal her stomach, then, tenderly left carnal kisses over her skin. The image of her in that beach outfit was burned into his mind, how she showed off her toned muscles; strong but also really hot in his eyes. If they didn't want to keep their relationship private, he'd have kissed her right there and then. But he'd take moments like this too, every second they could spare.
Ciana giggled a bit, feeling a little ticklish when he moved to kiss her stomach. Staying still as she enjoyed the feeling, feeling her own heart hammering against her chest again. "Izuku… promise me when your away you won't go overboard with your power again…" Ciana suddenly asked him in a soft tone, gazing at her hero a little worryingly again at the possibility of his bones breaking when she's not around.
Stopping briefly, his hands gripping the hem of her shirt, their eyes lingered on one another before he gave her a warm look. "I promise; so long as you do your best to grow stronger, with or without your quirk,"
She nodded, her gaze becoming more loving towards him when staring back at him. "I will… so long as I get to still be there for you like you did me." Cianas hand going back to his cheek to stroke it lovingly.
"Always," Izuku nodded, kissing her hand before a teasing look appeared on his own reddened face. "...every time I do... this, you always make this really cute face of surprise, I just thought I'd let you know,"
Ciana certainly didn't expect that comment as it made her face more red, giggling now how straight forward Izukus becoming. "Your full of surprises… it still stuns me how bold you can be now without looking lightheaded." She teases, knowing how jittery Izuku gets when he was close to a girl or make contact with one.
"With how intimate we've been, and after the sports festival, I... feel confident in what I do, more than I've ever been," He ran his hands up her sides gingerly. "And when I'm with you, that feeling is the same, that I can express how I feel openly, how I love everything about you, it makes it hard not to want to do stuff like this at times," Izuku replied in a low voice.
Ciana couldn't help but moan softly the way he was still touching her, feeling so weak and pleasant in his touch, but also felt more warm by what he told her. "Y-you been hanging around Mineta and Kaminari too much." She teases with another giggle. "But I admit… when we first began to train together and saw your shirt off doing push ups… I found you so alluring then, the sight always made me drawn to you strangely…"
Izuku eyed her, feeling a little shy, if only for a moment as he raised a curious brow, "So you're saying you like seeing me shirtless? Though, I suppose I'm no better when it comes to you... I can't help but steal glances," He admitted since they were sharing while he continued to massage her body; from her abdomen to her sides and even the edges of her back, all hiking forward.
Ciana blushed very shyly admitting what she felt, even more redder what Izuku thought of her own figure. The way Izuku was still feeling her body has caused Ciana to moan more uncontrollably, already falling under his affections. "I-I noticed…" she murmured out in response, after what Mineta said she didn't think her figure was as alluring. But could tell Izuku saw more than that in his eyes.
Finding her reactions really cute, Izuku sat up a little, grabbing the hem of his shirt to pull it up to wipe some of the beads of sweat that formed on his face. It made his heart skyrocket at his on purpose action to tease Ciana, unable to understand what force compelled him to do so, but he briefly gave her a view of his torso since it was only fair given how he's been admiring her own body.
Glancing up to see he was giving her a view of his own chest… had her cheeks slowly heat up by the sight, Izuku is so beautiful in her eyes. Even if Izuku didn't have his muscles she still viewed him as cute and charming how he smiled and acts so caring towards her and others. Cianas heart felt like it was ready to burst and was almost speechless. "I-I can never understand how you thought you weren't attractive before…" she responds as she averts her gaze shyly again.
Ciana remembered when Izuku said how he believed he wasn't attractive before at the beach, she is still surprised he think that.
Leaning back down to sit over her, Izuku's eyes fell a bit, "It's just... old thoughts, I guess. I mean, why would I have any reason to believe someone would like me? I was quirkless, bullied, pretty much shunned and forgotten about, and there are so many people who look better than me in terms of features, to everyone, I was... as plain as they come," Shrugging, he smiled slightly. "It just bothers me sometimes,"
Ciana could understand how he felt, people saw that way towards her too and some still do. She smiled warmly toward him as she sat up a bit to stroke his cheek again. "Being quirkless is no reason for anyone not to like you, if girls thought you weren't worth it because of that then they don't deserve you. Izuku… I never thought you were plain, I could immediately see you were more than that. Especially when you first showed that warm charming smile towards me back at the hospital…"
Ciana could still remember that all too well, a sight she never forget that always warmed her heart. "When we met I know I started out kinda rude… I wasn't used to anyone showing as much kindness as you did but never thought you were weak, I was more worried about getting you dragged into my problems and didn't want to see you hurt." She remembered back when she tried to brush him off when she didn't know she came to another world and wanted to avoid risking his safety.
"I always wanted to handle things myself at first, when you were there for me I couldn't be anymore grateful… I saw you as an amazing hero who will make the world feel safe with your warm smile." Ciana smiled more, her eyes still twinkling and cocked her head a bit in a cute manner. "Izuku, your the most beautiful person I ever laid my eyes on."
How? How could anyone see him that way? But... of course, she knew well what that was like, didn't she? Even now, she's afraid of what her quirk might make her out to be. Izuku saw... her, a girl who wanted to be normal, to be happy and to make others happy and loved. She loved him, over and over he repeated what she said that day on a loop. It was enough for him to return the favour as he quickly stole her lips for a second.
"You're... even more so, Ciana," He breathed, bringing his head lower to where he pulled her shirt higher to kiss her collarbone and cleavage. "Ciana..." He murmured her name with each kiss me made. He couldn't take his eyes off her now. Ciana was beautiful, and he was going to prove it to her too, she'd feel as loved as he did.
Ciana was a little surprised how Izuku went back to being so affectionate so quick, but she melted not only from his lips but his words too… humming and moaning pleasantly from each action he does, a red streak forming across her face and her head landed back on the pillow. "Izuku…" she murmured out his name a few times as well, Cianas own heart picked up again. She has never felt so loved by any other than him.
"Thank you... for being with me," He whispered to her, returning to pleasing her by pulling off her white bra to suck on her left breast, massaging the other, only ever breaking away to sputter more compliments, "God, I love you..." He was lost in his own world with her, happier than he thought possible.
Ciana gasped and moaned out a bit more loudly, her mind sunk in back into bliss. Her mind becoming fuzzy and breathed heavily at the sensation that made her heart go on fire. "I-I love you too…" she whispered out, her arms wrapping back around him to keep Izuku close once again.
Heating up more and more, Ciana's gasps and moans made Izuku frisky, greedy for more as he continued to play with her chest, even nipping her erect nipple to further the burning in their chests. Every now and then, he would pull away to kiss her, fondling her tightly before returning down at her shirt now bundled up by her collarbone as her hands gripped him tighter.
Ciana held him closer each time Izuku pleased her, her eyes twinkling in happiness and bliss. Her mind drifted more and subconsciously her own hands went under his shirt to cherish his own body, her body feeling hot all over and couldn't help but love what he was doing.
Time passed, and it felt like deja vu; Izuku helped Ciana pull her shirt off, leaving her upperbody bare while she mirrored Izuku, massaging his firmer muscles as he played with her chest. Neither could stop themselves, their moment at the beach a few days ago kicking back off from where they left it, the heat in the room growing as their actions grew frisky with every noise that escaped them.
Even when she felt her top off Ciana felt so warm and hot in Izukus loving hold, Ciana never imagined herself getting into a situation like this but she couldn't help how her heart burned for Izuku, she continued to hum and moan. Each way Izuku showered her made her become more needy of him as her hands roamed his incredible body, Ciana tried to hold him close enough to kiss his own neck. Wanting to love him just as much as he is for her.
Feeling her advance on his own neck, Izuku shuttered a sigh, lifting his head up as he allowed her to return the affections, sending jolts down his back. His hands immediately fell to her shorts, tugging them down to expose her pants that his hand found themselves under to rub, unable to find a reason to stop.
Ciana felt the same jolt of electricity when he changed directions, gasping more at the motive. The action sent her into a daze as she begun to nip at Izukus neck now, her hands going behind his neck to pull him more closer for access.
"Ciana..." He gasped a little as she nipped his skin, his face stained red while pushing two fingers into her folds, their half naked bodies sweaty as their session only escalated. "Do... y-you want... to do... m-more...?" He managed between breaths, gripping her back with his left arm tightly to keep her close.
Cianas twinkling eyes were half lidded as her gaze went up to him, feeling so weak in his hold especially when he repeated the action from before which made it hard to think clearly. Cianas face was red and was panting from the blissful action. "Y-you… y-you mean go the whole way?" She asked softly, tilting her head in curiosity as she continued to stare at him with her half lidded eyes.
Lowering his head to look back into her radiant eyes, Izuku gulped a lump in his throat. "...m-maybe not the whole w-way, I-I don't want to p-push you towards that... b-but something c-close," Even he wasn't sure he'd pull this off, but his rational thinking was melted down to a puddle of emotions, love and lust swirling in his chest that was tight as they spoke.
Ciana was curious what he meant, seeing that Izuku still was anxious to do other things which she didn't want to push on him, her smile perked up a little as her twinkling gaze still lingered on her beloved hero. "I… I-I don't want to make you do anything your not ready yet, you don't have to push yourself to continue if it's becoming too much…"
Ciana also felt so drawn to him, but no matter how badly she wanted him, she would never make him do something he's not ready for. "We can stop now if you want, but know I never would regret doing anything with you…" Ciana tells him bashfully, they probably weren't ready yet but Ciana loved him enough to never feel awkward around him.
He let out a thankful sigh, his lips curled up as he ran his hand over her cheek. "Then... i-if you feel the same way, t-then tell me, but... I definitely want to experiment, if you're up for it?" It was as embarrassing as it was exciting to imagine, enough that he felt a hot flush run across his body. Izuku wanted to try new things with her, though he'd hardly grow tired of what they have.
Nodding to her, he let Ciana lay back down as Izuku gathered whatever force drove him this far, and felt his inside burn up as his hands pulled down the last article of clothing shielding Ciana's petite frame. Her crotch left exposed and wet from their constant routine as she tensed up a little while Izuku felt his throat dry up at seeing her entirely nude. Something about how the sunlight caught her skin and framed her body on the covers, or the way she eyed him with a mixture of shock and love behind glowing eyes drove his heart to a new rhythm.
"...Wow..." Was about the only word he could muster, almost feel like he would have a nosebleed just from staring.
Ciana felt shy the way he was staring and blushed incredibly red, her hands hugged herself and her legs squirmed. Feeling very very bashful and flustered she's actually exposing herself more to Izuku. "Are… a-are you sure you can handle seeing me this way?" Ciana asked very shly, this kind of thing would usually have Izuku passed out if he ever saw a girl exposed too much.
Broken from his trance, Izuku ran his hands over her thighs, gaze lingering on hers. "I just... think I fell in love a second time, i-is that possible?" Izuku sounded either like he was joking or simply at a loss for words still. Maybe he was a little light headed but that was minor compared to what was happening.
Ciana stiffened up feeling his hands on her thighs, which caused a moan to slip out. "P-probably…" Ciana was a bit loss for words herself how Izuku eyed her and touched her, her eyes becoming half lidded again as she felt she is drifting into a daze again, her smile perking up from his comment. "Are you… okay…?" Ciana managed to cling to her senses a little to shown concern about how Izuku was taking this.
"Yeah, I... I'm alright," His eyelids were heavy as he leaned down, feeling up her legs as he parted them, now leaving a trail of kisses toward her crotch slowly, squeezing her hips to her backside. "There's really a naked girl on my bed, this almost feels too unbelievable, but... it isn't, Ciana... she's letting me do this..." His thoughts were wrapped with disbelief but he didn't stop himself as his mouth moved down to her thighs, feeling her body quiver at his breath as he roamed his lips.
Ciana was a bit confused what he's doing, her heart picked up when he leaned his face down… her eyes widen at the intense new sensation Izuku just did which made her gasp and her back arched, breathing more heavily as her eyes closed back up. Ciana's heart was back on fire and at this point she laid limp as Ciana now felt like she just melted. Her mind was now a puddle and her face is stained with red.
Ciana continue to breathed heavily as her chest kept rising and falling, heat erupted all through her body. Ciana felt like she became a slave to his hypnotic affections the way Izuku is pleasing her, hardly believing what's happening right now. Her eyes opened slightly to try and look towards his direction but her vision became a little dizzy, closing them again as she let out another loud moan.
"I-Izuku… I… I…" Ciana was having a hard time speaking from how mush her mind has become. Hesitantly her hand reached out to try and stop him, Ciana felt she was close to doing something and didn't want to put him in that place. "W-wait…" she sat up a little, panting as she did and her eyes opened back up half way.
Opening his eyes a little more, Izuku pulled back to look at her, scarlet faced. "Y-you okay?" He asked, a little worried he went too far but by her hot and bothered state he wasn't sure.
Ciana leaned against his chest to steady herself, her gaze looking down as her hands gripped his shoulders. "Y-yeah… just…" the girl tried to get herself together, as pleasurable that was. Ciana felt her quirk was probably driving him to make him do that and didn't want to rush it. "I-i think that's a little too soon for us, but… i-i felt something else come over me I… wanted to warn you…" Ciana strangely felt she was more than enjoying what Izuku was doing, but had a strange urge to do more…
Her half lidded gaze went back up to his eyes but her twinkling gaze wasn't just showing, her eyes looked like an animal shape… like her dragon side was coming back.
Panting a bit himself, Izuku held onto her shoulders tightly. He felt like he was on cloud nine, and that look in her eyes made him feel even more so, but he offered a small smile, pecking her lips, "Then I'm okay to stop, s-so long as you're okay too," He rubbed her arm soothingly, feeling much in control, but if she wanted to do any more, he'd hardly complain. "That was... really good though, but... I think I know w-what you were feeling..." Came his low whisper to her ear.
She nodded and smiled a bit, her primal gaze lingering on his. At least not looking repulsed, her body still felt hot all over and had a heart time calming her beating heart. Blushing a little more hearing the last thing he said, her hand going to forehead as the girl felt becoming needy of him. "I-I'm feeling kinda strange… s-something I don't recognize about myself…" she murmured out, her head leaning against his chest as her other hand gripped his shoulder tight, feeling like she wants to be more closer to him.
"Do you want to figure out what? Or are you afraid it's something else?" He asked, again, keeping his mind on what Ciana was feeling but not wanting to scare her in such a vulnerable state.
Her eyes closed tightly, right now she felt more focused on them… the way Ciana was in Izukus hold had her forgot what she was concerned about at the moment, her face nuzzling against Izukus chest now. "I don't know…" she whispered out, uncertain what's coming over her but all Ciana knew is that she loves him and didn't want to let go, her face begun to lean up as she surprisingly begun to nip his neck again…
"Hah..." Surprised by her reaction, Izuku felt himself relax into her bold stunt as his right hand moved back down her her folds to immediately dig into them again, moving in a rapid tempo as her own bites and kisses became ravenous but he leaned his head to one side to let her fully explore, his heart picking back up.
Ciana once again hummed and moaned he repeated the action, both her hands gripped his shoulders again as she leaned closer against his chest and bit him more in pleasure up his neck, her own heart rate heating back up and even started to… purr? Happily what her lover is doing.
The sound that escaped her lips made Izuku's heart skip, was... was Ciana purring? That reaction alone made his whole body rise with heat as he plunged his fingers in and out of her faster while his free hand held the back of her head, allowing her to trace her kisses and nips further down his chest as he panted heavily. Whatever this was, he didn't want it to stop.
It doesn't seem like Ciana did ether and didn't even realize the sound she just made, she purred more pleasantly and even moan softly at the pleasant action Ciana enjoyed greatly. Her teeth started to grow back a bit as she continued her pace around his neck in bliss. Ciana gripped his shoulder tightly again as she begun to push him down on his beck on the bed… her face not leaving where she is once she did.
Now on his back, Izuku pulled Ciana's head back for a moment to smash his lips into hers, feeling his tongue graze around her fangs as their messy kiss broke and Ciana went straight back to his neck and collarbone while his hand continued to feel deep between her legs as her breasts were groped by his left tightly. This primal side Ciana was showing was really arousing that Izuku couldn't help but smile a bit at. "You c-can go lower..." He managed to say.
Ciana didn't seem to give it a second thought, her mind reverting to how an animal would feel towards their mate, humming in agreement to what Izuku said as well as the actions he's doing to her body. Her own smile perked as her hand reached down to his shorts, she begun to pull them down as her animal gaze lingered on Izukus eyes…
Ciana crouched over her prize, and her heart was close to exploding as she stared at Izuku's member in full view like her own body. Izuku saw this too, blushing incredibly dark red but he didn't stop her as it twitched at her touch, and he swore he saw some drool in the corner of her mouth. Was she going to...? His heart hammered like a jackhammer, not refusing her advances.
Though… as soon as Ciana saw what she was craving… her senses quickly managed to come back as her eyes widen and gasped, drawing herself back before she could do anything with her hands going over to her mouth in shock. "I-Izuku! I… I'm…" Ciana hardly believed she was bold enough to do what she did, maybe even starting to tremble seeing what she pushed Izuku for her to do…
Coming around too, Izuku sat up slightly dazed for a moment, "That was... something," He didn't seem upset though, grabbing her hands to hold them tightly between them, "Hey, hey, calm down, it's okay... you didn't do anything wrong, I didn't exactly try to stop you, you're okay, you stopped yourself too, like I knew you could," He reassured, stroking her hair from her face. "Don't worry, I promise I'm okay,"
Coming around too, Izuku sat up slightly dazed for a moment, "That was... something," He didn't seem upset though, grabbing her hands to hold them tightly between them, "Hey, hey, calm down, it's okay... you didn't do anything wrong, I didn't exactly try to stop you, you're okay, you stopped yourself too, like I knew you could," He reassured, stroking her hair from her face. "Don't worry, I promise I'm okay,"
Ciana honestly couldn't believe Izuku wasn't freaked out after what she almost did, right now she was scared of herself and didn't understand why she would react that way, her head lowered in shame. "I-I'm so sorry!" She quickly apologized, blushing so incredibly red in embarrassment. "I-i almost…"
"Hey, look at me," He asked her gently until she raised her head to his soft face. "I know, that must've scared you, but I'm not hurt, I... I really liked that, and again, I didn't try to stop you so it's partially my fault. I think by now... i-it's obvious we feel we're ready for that, but I don't want you to be scared when it comes to that time, okay?" He squeezed her hands to show his support. "What you're facing, I'll face it too, you don't have to do this alone, Ciana,"
Ciana couldn't tell if he really meant this or her quirk is what making him feel this way… she was conflicted with herself and wondered why she felt so different when she performed those actions. "Izuku… d-did you notice anything strange about me when I started being more intimate…?" She asks a bit shakingly, so far her eyes slowly dimmed down as well as her fangs that are back to normal.
"Now that you mention it... aside from your eyes just glowing like usual, your canines did grow but they've shrank back now, other than that, not much else changed, and I still felt like myself, that 'pull' of your quirk wasn't there at all," Izuku explained to the best his hazy mind could recall. Then added strongly. "Don't," He tapped her nose with his finger for a second. "You are still you, same eyes, same face, and as I just said, no matter what, I am not leaving you to deal with this alone, every step, and every development, nothing about your or me is going to change, I swear it,"
No. He wouldn't let her fall victim to her own mind like he did. He couldn't bear to see her do that. He hugged her close. "I'm not saying this because your quirk made me, who gives a crap about your quirk? It's you, you're the reason I've done any of this, because... I... I don't want to be without you,"
Ciana was once again speechless and her face turned incredibly red not only from his hold but how devoted Izuku is still toward her, her heart beating so fast and loud she's sure he probably hear it. But also because they are embracing in their nude state… which doesn't calm her heart down. "Uh… nether do I…"Ciana is touched by his words but still felt so bashful, scratching her cheek a bit with a shy smile before pulling away a little.
Averting her gaze but only because she feels embarrassed and flustered. "Though… c-can you promise me if you see my appearance turns all dragon like again then you stop me to make sure I don't fall under it…?" Her fingers pressed together as she asks this of him.
"O-oh, right, of course... unless you say otherwise... haha..." He looked away himself. Realizing how... compromising their position was. "S-so, I'm... just gonna k-keep talking, a-and pretend we're not currently wearing anything..." Scratching his cheek. "Y-you can take a shower here, a-and get dressed, i-if you want?" He actually did this with a girl, and his girlfriend no less! He was on a new plane of heightened joy, and utter embarrassment.
"I-i might as well since I'm like this…" her arms covering her chest bashfully, grabbing her shirt to put it on to hide half her body. "S-sorry again! N-next time let's be more careful when I get into that kind of state again… i-i rather I do that kind of thing when I actually feel like I'm ready and not have my other side make me…" Ciana smiled sheepishly as she rubbed her neck.
Clearing her throat now, she goes to get up, pulling her shirt down to hide the lower part of her. "I have to say though… your really improving to being more bold than shy." Ciana teased as she heads into his bathroom to wash up now…
She shut the door quickly before he could reply, using his own shirt to hide his lower half on his lap, face steamy red, "I-I have you to thank..." He murmured, laying back down to stare at the ceiling, lifting his locket, the orb clutched between his fingers. The sunlight caught it, and a soft smile crossed his lips as he cupped it tightly in his hand before bring them both to his chest.
As Ciana stepped into the shower stall to wash up after… getting carried away again, she turned on the water as it rained down to soak her body. Eyes closing to relax herself in the warm water, but also has her thoughts drift once again as her expression looked concerned and conflicted. "I never been the kind of girl to do something so sensitive, I felt so… different after what Izuku did to get my heart going." She hugged herself while looking down now. "I hardly recognized myself, I can't believe my teeth even grew again when that happened…"
Ciana grabbed the clean bar of soap as she now began to wash herself. "Though… Why didn't Izuku stop me when he noticed I looked different and acted so weird?" That actually concerned her as her brows narrowed. "He says my quirk didn't make him feel drawn to me but I thought Izuku would prefer I do those things when I'm in my right mind…" Ciana was confused, letting out a sigh. Blushing very red thinking back to their intimate moment.
"Izuku was right… turns out I'm getting dragon instincts too… I-I don't know how I can take that idea…" her eyes closed tightly in fear of this new discovery, bending down to now sit as she hugged her knees while the water still rained down on her. "How bad will it get? Will… I become more aggressive and forget who I am…?" Ciana hugged herself tighter as she began to tremble again, feeling like she has a split personality now. "I-I don't want to be something else… I-I want to be me…" Ciana couldn't help but tear up, her hands covering her face as she cried out in fear. Knowing that she's changing and can hardly control herself, Ciana began to wish she had never been cursed with this power…
After spending a good amount of time mulling over what she could potentially become, Ciana slapped her cheeks to quit digging that pit wider and finished freshening up. Her hair was still damp as she slipped her clothes back on before taking a deep breath. Opening the door slightly, she opened her mouth to say Izuku was free to take a shower now but paused as she heard is distinct muttering.
He was hunched at his desk in only a shirt and boxers as he wrote down a whole page of notes, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "-it's likely to cause her unrest too, having a whole set of new instincts atop an evolving quirk can be taxing for anyone. Midnight could be great for therapy but she also could use small doses of exposure to ease into these impulses to better control and use them effectively. Ciana's like me, this quirk is still brand new to her, so she needs time to digest that and the impacts,"
Izuku bit the edge of his thumb a little, "Once she feels comfortable that is... I can't thrust all this on her at once; she might already be thinking over what happened just now... okay..." He wrote a bit more, jotting down his thoughts in solitude.
Ciana immediately noticed Izuku was lost in his notes again… which wasn't too much of a surprise anymore. Thinking his updating her quirk, giggling at his cute nerdy side, Ciana walked up with her hands behind her back as she leaned over to see what he's writing. But also to get his attention. "Updating my quirk in your notes again?" Ciana asks with a tilt of her head.
"Oh, uh, n-not exactly..." He leaned back a bit so she could see. "Given your recent discovery of draconic instincts, I was just trying to detail ways to help you adjust; small steps so it's not jarring while you work to grow stronger without Aura, y'know? What do you think?" He motioned to the notebook for her input.
She nodded, thankful for wanting to think of ways to help her which she really needs… "I'm not sure how I'll deal with this dumb power of mine, it seems like it's starting to become unstable for me…" her brows knitted in worry and concern again, hardly able to trust herself knowing what she does.
"You can use the shower now by the way, you could use some a break from what you been mulling over." Ciana jabbed her thumbs behind her to gesture to it, she dug in her thoughts when she was in there so it might help Izuku too.
"Right, thanks," Standing up to stretch out his muscles, he smiled and leaned down to peck her cheek. "We'll figure it out, I promise," With that, he grabbed a few things and shut the door of the bathroom behind him.
She smiled at him and blushed a little pink after that as she watched him take his turn in the shower next. Once he was out of sight she begun to frown again, now sitting on his bed as she mulled over her thoughts again. Staring down at her lap. "Why couldn't I just stick to glowing instead of morphing into a beast… I liked that so much better than what's going on now!"
Ciana sighed frustratingly, leaning back a bit. "I don't think I can go home now knowing what's happening… I wonder if my appearance would scare others? I know my people would be." She stared down at her hands, remembering the claws that grew. "I might end up hurting Izuku one day, especially when I become aggressive…" the thought also scared her, really hoping that won't ever happen…
Ciana got up now, to avoid doing anything that got her wild up before… Ciana heads to the door to leave as she heads back to her bedroom, having a lot to prepare for herself…