Super Science

Ch 20: Experimental Log, subject: New Discoveries

This is Doctor Izuku Midoriya reporting once again to give an update on the goings-on here at the Neo Icon Phoenix Research Facility. It's less of an experimental log and more of an update report. I have yet to be able to do many experiments, and what I do have is in the planning stage. I did make one thing: hit. I'll get to that later. Okay, I'm rambling now, so I'll get straight into it.

We have hired several new employees here at the facility to help with other avenues of research. All of which are heads of their divisions. Theirs is Doctor Hankyō Suru, the head of the Sound Division. Professor Copayash Cho, the head of the Defense and Armaments Division. Professor Shishi Hatsume l, the head of the Robotics and Machine Division. Doctor Pamela Hollyhock, the head of the Botanical Division. Professor Anima Genus, the head of the Creature Division. Professor Aiko Miyazaki, or as she likes to be called, Honey Lemon, is the head of the Chemical Division. Finally, the Morgana triplets aren't doctors or professors but instead act as much-needed help for Professor Egon.

We have a lot of bases covered, and I'm glad about that. It's only been a week, and much has already been done. For instance, Professor Hatsume has already decked out the entire facility with state-of-the-art devices such as automatic doors, finger and eye scanners, and a speedier internet and network; he's even starting construction on a unit of different robots. They're there for things like defense, cleaning, tours, and so much more, mainly for the grunt work that would take up too much time.

I even heard a rumor that Professor Cho would outfit the facility with military-grade defense weapons and other things that we would need in the long run. Doctor Hollyhock is having a field day in the greenhouses. She's made so much stuff I can recall it all at once. Honey Lemon is having a great time without any restrictions on materials and has made planes and many discoveries that she couldn't before. Unlike Hatsume, who had blown up a time or ten, she has things set in place and dots all her mind to ensure nothing unexpected happens or at least attempts to mitigate the damage. The triplets have cut Professor Egon's work by a certain amount, so I'm sure he'll finally be able to start working on experiments.

Finally, Doctor Hankyō has had the most success thus far. He's turned one of the Splinter's frequencies into a baseline, and that's from both the positive and negative charges. We're unsure what a baseline frequency does, but we'll find out. He's also discovered that any Splinter's frequency can be altered with the air of sound waves. He can turn a positive into a negative and vice versa.

This brought up the topic of the central vein. He and I have crossed minds and theorized that when the Singularity Soul was subject to tectonic movements, the frequency it produced also changed, affecting both evolution on Earth and the first quirks! But it's unlikely that such a small fragment could affect a whole planet, so they plan to go to the same dig site to see if we can retrieve more.

Speaking of collaborations between Divisions, Professor Cephalopod and Genus have done the same, and quite a lot that they initially tried to hide from Professor Egon. He was not happy about that. I swear I just about saw him breathe fire. Anyway, like I said, they've done a lot. First, they somehow made Splinters, which do some of the craziest things I've seen! The goal is to help with the decline and near extinction of animals.

Instead of making Splinters that copy DNA or some kind of present gas or liquid. They were able to create them by the use of mixing several types of quirks and exposing them to the vibration therapy from Doctor Hankyō. However, most are still in testing. As for what they have, the list is as follows:

The Little Lady Splinter: this one can cause any female creature with a working set of reproductive organs to become pregnant with a biological clone of herself.

The Rough and Rowdy Splinter: This one can cause any creature, male or female, to enter its natural mating cycle, even if it isn't the time of year.

The Calm and Cool Splinter: can cause any creature to instantly become acclimated to any new environment and show no signs of stress. This allows animals like Rhinos and Pandas to mate more easily.

Growth Spurt: This one increases the potency of the Singularity Soul's natural ability to cause minor organisms to age rapidly, thus causing animals that could take years or even decades to mature to do so overnight entirely. This one has been tested; unfortunately, it wasn't smartly used on the right subject. And now Gammoth is a full-grown adult—before I found anything specific about her ancient diet.

The Good Boi: This one causes any animal that is not already domesticated to become as willing and friendly as a dog. Once again, it was used on Gammoth and other places.

The Scrambled Mixer: This one brushes away the problem of inbreeding in the case of one or two individuals left in a species. When in proximity, the subject's DNA will become scrambled entirely to the point that they are biologically unrelated, thus allowing siblings and parents to mate in times of crisis.

Note: I didn't name any of these Splinters!

All this talk of animals brings me to my next bit of news to share. In the little time I had when not worrying about other things, I tested with both the Evolution Splinter and Quirk Splinter. I had wondered what would happen when both were exposed at the same time, so I started my experiments with plants, as they would most easily get under control.

However, that didn't work, as no matter what plant I tried in any state of development or any kind, I would simply die. I guess the radiation was too much? So I decided to use an animal. And for safety, I used the smallest one I could to handle both radiations simultaneously and a baby.

After acquiring the gecko egg, I placed it in the incubator and kept both Splinters close. About five days later, it hatched into something I hadn't expected in the least! In short, it became a dragon. I was scared shitless at the thought of what Egon would say or act about this, but I knew that hiding it would be worse. So, on the verge of tears and a breakdown, I reluctantly showed him, and to my surprise, he was only surprised.

I guess I was overthinking it all, but my previous experiences with stuff like this were otherwise. Then again…I took a lot of unnecessary risks, which is why he acted that way so many times. And I didn't hide it from him; I just went straight to him once I realized what it was.

Sorry, I'm rambling again.

Anyhow, after using the Good Boi Splinter on it, we now have no issues with the dragon making a meal for us when it's older. He is so friendly now, but he was always like that with me. I guess he imprinted on me? On a side note, we've decided to call him Torch Wick, but we're still determining if he's a he.

Speaking of Torch Wick, we ran some tests to see what was what about him. There's a lot to cover, but the main thing we focused on was his rate of growth, and it is fast! It's only been about two days since his birth, and he's already gone from being the size of a gecko to a large parrot. It is strange even as he sits on my shoulder as I record this. Note: he ate several of the new animals with quirks, including the budgie that had the sound mimic quirk, the hypnotic peacock, and the glowing pigeon. Luckily, the shimmering Koi fish, hydrokinetic Axolotl, giant Salamander, and Peet were all spared. Torch Wick also learned pretty quickly not to mess with Professor Cephalopod and Doctor Orphington when they slapped and nearly pecked him to death.

On a different note, I discovered why the experimental Newt exploded during its quirk awakening. It performed some kind of self-destructive asexual reproduction. When exposed to enough stress, i.e., the radiation from the Splinter, it exploded and, from its body, expelled hundreds of tiny eggs that all grew into full-grown Newts with the same quirk.

Now we have dozens of these things and must walk on eggshells to ensure they don't cause a chain reaction of birthing. Knowing this, Professor Cephalopod and Genus wanted to recreate the quirk in their animal population project. However, Professor Egon quickly shut down that idea and forbade it, saying it was far too cruel. And I agree.

Note: keep Torch Wick away from the Newts.

And now, the final point I must bring up comes from just earlier today…just before I started this new recording. Egon told me that UA wants to go here for…reasons, and then he showed me a list of all the students attending, and amongst them….a-amongst them was…K-Kacchan. I won't lie; I thought my heart would stop at seeing that name. I didn't expect it, but I really shouldn't be surprised. Kacchan was always amazing; he always wanted to be a hero and shoot for UA….I guess he did…in the end.

…I thought I was over all of it…—wanting to be a hero and everything about Kacchan. But after seeing his name….it all just came back to me—the anger, the jealousy, the hate, the desire….the sadness. I thought I was better or at least numb…but I guess I never was.

I'm scared of what could happen to me…if I see him. I don't want that to happen. I never want to see him again! Ever!

Is it too late to tell Egon to take it all back? Maybe. But it's only for one day, and I don't have to interact with him. I can go through this…right? After all, it's not like All Might would also be joining. That would just open a whole new can of worms!

…report end.