The sun was descending now but the sky was cloudless when Izuku and Ciana walked out from the hotel. After some much needed sleep, the young couple got themselves washed, again, and ready to tackle their duel objective today; finding Ciana support gear, and to have fun outside. Izuku wore just a white shirt with black sleeves and collarbone, jeans, and his red shoes alongside his locket hidden underneath his shirt.
"It's so strange to imagine we're still on an island..." Izuku chuckled, turning to Ciana with his hand outstretched to her. "Got everything, ready to go?"
Ciana felt less sore from before thankfully, and so far no sickness going on… Ciana had her hair up and wore a teal shirt with a blue skirt, her necklace and usual hair clip with sandal shoes. Wanting to dress normal and less messy again, Ciana had a big smile on her face and nodded as she took hold of her hero's offered hand.
"You bet! I can hardly wait to see what else this place has in store." Glad to finally relax again, hoping no more danger happens today. "Did our friends say anything about grouping up again besides tomorrow?" Ciana has wondered if she will run into them again, curious what they be up to, if Kaminari and Mineta are still working at the cafe they could visit them for lunch.
"I asked Uraraka, she said the girls were around the amusement park so we might run into them after our scouting mission; Kirishima said he'd join us halfway into said scouting so long as it was okay, but I figured since this isn't a normal 'date-date' you wouldn't mind," Izuku replied, walking side by side with her, his mood much better even with the lingering worries for the weeks to come. He had a lot to make up to her, this was the start of it.
Ciana didn't think Izuku had much to apologize for, not like he ditched her for Melissa after all. Her eyes begun to scan around the unique places again that really fascinated her like Izuku, hoping they won't end up getting lost. Especially Kirishima after finding out he had a bad sense of directions so that worried her a bit.
"Well whatever happens today and who we will run into again, we'll sure will make this day better!" The girl beamed. "How's All Might and Melissa anyways? They say anything before we left?"
He nodded, following his mental map due to Melissa's tour. "All Might's okay, though he wanted to thank you for the crystal you gave him, same with mine, if not for it, he'd never get that second wind to keep fighting the way he did," Pulling out from his backpack, he held out the now greyed crystal. "Guess I used up its power, sorry. As for Melissa, she's still with her dad, but she's doing okay, just some worries about what comes next for her dad but from how she sounded on the phone it wasn't enough to keep her spirits down,"
Ciana smiled at this, glad that what she had brought back were able to help them as well as Melissa's dad being okay. "Well I'm relieved to know they are doing better, though as for your crystal… I think I can charge it back up using my power." Ciana remembered the other Izuku had her channel her powers in the crystal he handed her before but wasn't sure if it's the same…
Placing her hand on her chin in thought. "If that's true then I really am just a chargeable battery…" Ciana deadpans at this, she just has to be a energy source…
That got a light-hearted chuckle from Izuku, "I don't think that's all you are, you can heal, enhance yourself and others, shift into a dragon form... though if that's the case... it kinda reminds me of Kaminari's ability to charge phones with his quirk," Izuku pinched two fingers close together.
"Wow that's really handy for him. Everyone else wants to use me as a battery and I mean that towards the villains…" Ciana shivered at the thought of being hunted again. "I don't get how they think I would help when they can't even force me to help…" Crossing her arms at the though, they can beat her all they want but she won't ever be a help to them…
"I agree, you're extremely stubborn, sorta like Kacchan. But I have a feeling Zena knows that if he chose you because he feels a kinship with you, likely, he has a way to extract the energy you've been constantly accumulating," Izuku hazard a guess, giving her a big grin. "Let him try, we'll face him all the same,"
"We are strong when we stand together!" Fist pumping the air with a confident smile, always willing to fight for her freedom. "But speaking of that I still wanna see if they are selling anything useful for me to use when I'm not in my hero wear, wonder where they could have a shop?"
Izuku gave her a funny look, tugging her hand a little to draw her attention to the whole bustling Expo around them, including large storefronts and vendors. "Ciana? We're... right in the middle of one, heh,"
"Huh…?" Now looking around to see the vendors… she blinked and blushed incredibly red realizing this. "Oh… s-so we are… heh, my bad." Now rubbing her neck awkwardly, knowing she's gone clueless again…
Chuckling a bit, Izuku pulled her over to the first stall that caught his eye, a large red gazebo that once underneath, revealed displays with small devices and trinkets meant to be worn on the wrist or hands. "Let's start here and work our way down, sound good?" Izuku asked her.
"Sounds good, h-hopefully we will find something good that works for me." Still blushing and smiling sheepishly, Ciana felt dumb but best to move on from her embarrassment.
Separating, they began their search, trying to find something that would be useful in a pinch but also a device that Ciana would use and would fit her character and costume, of course, they could always modify it if need be. The first gazebo didn't offer much in the way of verity, mainly forms of concealing a self-defence tool similar to a taser, but against villains it was very minor, plus, it was more custom designs that were on display.
Moving onward to the next tent over, it too wasn't what they were looking for, armour but most if not all were meant for people with the license to carry them, so they at least saw some heroes admiring the selection, something Ciana giggled at seeing Izuku going around to ask them questions and the like for his notebook.
The third, however, was more promising...
Seeing that Izuku was distracted, Ciana scanned her eyes at the booth next to the one Izuku was invested in the meantime. Ciana's own interest perked up when she had come to notice the booth was showing off what appeared to be jelwery that seem to have other uses besides looking nice. After seeing and hearing about this one particular gadget… Ciana wasted no time in getting the mysterious item and it was the right amount she needed.
Now walking back up besides Izuku with a grin on her face while he was taking note on some stuff, Ciana tapped his shoulder to get his attention. "Hey Izuku… notice anything different about me…?" She asked with an eager expression as Ciana turned her ear to gesture to them. Having a new pair of what looks to be flower earrings on her ears all of a sudden.
Squinting a little, he leaned forward to see the green decal added to her earlobes. "Earrings? What do they do then?" He blinked, tilting his head where it was to look at her giddy face.
Giggling happily that he noticed, Ciana carefully took them off to hold them up for him to see better. "I hear these are special flash bang earrings concealed to look like normal jewelry, apparently when you pull the flower off the stem with a pinch you can throw them at your enemy." Ciana shares what she learned from these as she thought they sound perfect enough to protect herself.
"Huh... micro flash bombs, I'm assuming you bought a small box of them to replace them?" As if reading his mind, Ciana held up the blue box the set came in. "I guess most would believe you'd use your quirk to trigger a flash but having this would catch them by surprise, combined with your war fans, you can easily divert their attention to your weapons and away from the earrings," He smiled, opening his bag for her to store her item. "Good find, though, I also have something for you, but you can't really use them yet until we're back at UA,"
"Hm? You have something prepared for me?" This surprised her that Izuku was prepared for something for her, than again this is Izuku. "What is it exactly?" Now curious with her head tilted in wonder of what Izuku had planned.
Pulling out his own box, he opened it to reveal... bracelets? They were simple grey metal with an indent in the middle that was black all the way around with four dials. "These are small but pack a huge punch. With them, they charge with emitter-types like yours or Kaminari's, so when you go for a punch, it'll condense more energy for a super punch!" He grinned, scratching the back of his head. "I just thought if you ever needed that extra kick, these'll help."
"Whoa!" She leaned forward to get a better look and blinked in amazement that a bracelet can pull something like that off. "T-that's amazing! It's so funny how jewelry can become useful gadgets, though… what about you?" Since his arm brace broke she figured he ether want to replace it or get something else to help him.
"Did you find anything that would be suitable to help you with your Quirk?" Izuku still recklessly breaks his arms sometimes knowing that would be more important to upgrade, hoping he didn't spend a lot on her.
"After I... broke Melissa's, she said I could have the spare since it turns out me using it was a good test run for possibly expanding upon her Full Gauntlet tech for other heroes, so in a way, I'm her guinea pig," That made him sweat drop a bit, but ultimately accepted the gift. "So if I ever need to go all out for a punch, I have a back-up of my own, though I'd feel bad if I break this one so quickly..."
"One For All is incredibly powerful… seems to be enough to break any powerful gadget depending on the level, you had to go all out last night to put an end to that villain… but hopefully next time you don't have to go high again, gotta be careful what those levels do to you after all." Izuku still needed to start off slow to be prepared to go high, taking shortcuts would destroy him and didn't want that to happen to him.
"L-let's not mention, you know what, in public... b-but yeah, unfortunately, raising my percentage is my only way to get my body accustomed to my power, the gauntlet will help if I need that boost without risk to my body," Izuku assured her, packing his gift to her away. "Well, I guess we're done with our first task, now we can relax more and-"
"Yo guys!" A chipper voice ended up startling Izuku who fell against Ciana. "Ahahaha, sorry man, forgot you get jumpy!" It was Kirishima, greeting with a toothy grin and wave.
Blinking and giggling after Izuku's adorable jumpy reaction, Ciana beamed more when seeing their spiky red friend. "Oh hey Eijiro!" The girl happily greets him, Ciana had a feeling she would see one of their friends today. "Nice to see ya again, are you here in the market looking for some useful gadgets with Katsuki?"
Since those two like to hang out, Ciana guessed Bakugo would still be with Kirishima.
"Nah, Bakugo went to where all the rides are, never would've pegged the guy to like them since he likes going alone," Eijiro chuckled, pointing to himself with a thumb. "I just... kinda got turned around and then decided to look around, that's when Midoriya texted me saying you guys were coming here, so if I stuck around you wouldn't mind me tagging along,"
"S-sure..." Recovering, Izuku smiled to him. "We've just about finished up here ourselves, right?" He glanced to Ciana.
She nodded, not minding his company as she smiled. "I got what would fit my budget, gotta be prepared in case of another attack." Now placing her earrings back in her ear. "But the more the merrier! Though what rides do you mean Bakugo is doing?" This place looked like quite the attraction but wasn't sure if it would have any parks or entraining rides to play on.
"Pretty much most are based around quirks, like environmental simulations and stuff, but there's a bunch of rides and even a rollercoaster, it's pretty amazing, we got to see a few before we both got hooked on running the villain battle," Eijiro beamed, pointing in the direction he could see the highest peak of said coaster. "We'll all be packing for Camp when we get back to UA, so this'll be a real loss if we don't use our time now!"
"Wow so they really do have amusement park attractions? That sounds perfect and so much fun!" Ciana hasn't gone to a amusement park since she was 10, hearing that they have an opportunity to go to one sounded so exciting as she beamed more and eyes sparkled with excitement.
"Let's do it! Are our other friends going to be there too? Would be more fun if we all went together." Maybe they went ahead, hopefully they will get to run into all of them, especially Shoto since he needs some fun and excitement in his life more.
"I know some are around the Expo but I bet we'll run into the others, let's go!" The redhead waved with Ciana tugging Izuku forward with a radiant smile, giggling in excitement.
"Lead the way," Izuku smiled back, jogging up to move in pace with Ciana again, her eagerness was intoxicating.
Not long after following Kirishima's risky directions, the trio managed to arrive at the edge of the entertainment district set up for the Expo. This was by far the biggest eye-catcher for guests, rides and attractions spread far and wide, some were shows with quirks, others interior attractions, even an arcade! With a Ferris-wheel and rollercoaster in the background.
"Man, this place is freakin' huge!" Eijiro wowed, looking around eagerly.
"Where do we even start...?" Izuku blinked, getting a scope of the attractions before them as best he could.
Ciana's expression looked amazed much like how Izuku would be excited by the sight of pro hero's he sees in person, the Ferris wheel look so different compared to what she's familiar with as they look like gondolas. Ciana kept scanning around, she couldn't help but be wowed by all that she's seeing. "I-I can hardly decide! I never seen a park as big as this!"
Already she had a feeling they are going to have a great time. "If we're lucky we can do everything before the sun is completely gone!"
"Then... how about that one?" Izuku pointed to a large silver building that looked like it was ripped from a sci-fi movie. "Looks different from the rest around it,"
Walking over, it was something called 'StarStream' and had a waiting time of around twenty minutes. Seeing this would be a good opportunity to get ahead of a possible tidal wave of people. The trio made their way inside to an airconditioned hall with the line further up the sloped tunnel filled with the aesthetics of a space station or ship, the distinct sound of engines and living technology all around them.
Once they reached the line, it appeared they were in a terminus ripped straight from said space movies, the 'carts' were like rockets on a track leading out into darkness, spotlights illuminating the area with windows peering out into 'space', the visuals themselves were so life-like, as if sneaking a peek at a station beyond this terminus.
"Whoa this looks so cool!" Again the bright shining girl beamed beside her two friends. "It almost feels like we're about to ride on an actual space craft, I bet Ashido would even love this if she were here." Knowing her hero name and the fact she looked like an actual pink alien seemed like this would suit her.
"Gotta bring her here if we stumble across them," Eijiro nodded while they moved up, the trio staring out one of the 'windows'. "This looks so real!"
"The resolution and quality are extremely smooth, there's almost no frame drop whatsoever, if we didn't know what the outside looked like, this would almost convince me we were someplace else," Izuku was in awe over how atmospheric the complex was, let alone whatever the ride would be like, just thinking about it made him excited to find out.
After a while of waiting, talking amongst themselves, the three were seated in one of the three-man 'rockets', all brimming with excitement, and beforehand, with a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors; Ciana sat in the front seat. Loaded in, they looked up to a holographic display counting down from Five. And the second the word, 'Ignition' flashed, they were drawn out of the terminus into the dark void, gradually picking up speed as specks of light so close they could reach out and touch them flew by their faces.
The darkness expanded, and a universe of stars and planets spanned the world, and their speed increased dramatically, pushing them back into their seats, zipping around the planets and stars as the velocity muffled their yells of sheer adrenaline. One particular point slowed them down to a large incline, passing by a sun that felt warm and was blinding too, the ambience was so life-like that none of them saw that after the arch, they plummeted toward what appeared to be a black hole as a suction of wind whipped through their hair, evading the ominous void.
On the final long loop around, they had a clear, distinct view of a galaxy twinkling with the lights of incalculable stars. By the time they arrived back to get off, their hair was a little messy, and their legs felt like jelly as a chorus of laughs escaped the group.
"Wow! That was a total rush!" Ciana excitingly declared with a laugh, patting down her messy hair that's sticking up. "I almost thought I was gonna fly out of my seat!" That sure was worth the wait, definitely a very futuristic sci fi experience. "I wish I had a photo of you Izuku, you looked so blown away more than Kirishima…" Ciana teases and giggles, recalling when she looked back to see him at the edge of his seat when he was experiencing the g force.
"F-from how loud you were yelling how fast the ride was going, I'd say you were having just as much fun," Izuku pointed back teasingly.
"Haha, you guys better look then, they got our picture!" Eijiro chuckled as they entered the small shop at the end, pointing to where photos at a certain point of the ride had been snapped. Theirs had Kirishima with his wide, toothy grin, Izuku looked like he was laughing, same for Ciana, their hair pulled back due to the velocity.
"Well this sure make this ride so unforgettable!" She's so framing that when she gets back. "I'm just glad nobody got sick on that ride." If Uraraka was here maybe she would… knowing how sensitive she is and how easily sick she gets when it comes to her power sometimes.
Now out and looking around, Ciana wasn't sure what they could do next. Something does eventually catch her eyes when she saw a large boat swing through the air, pointing to that for a suggestion. "Hey, how about that? That looks pretty exciting!"
The two turned their heads at the same time to follow Ciana's gaze to the swinging ship decorated with lights on its joints. The gondola was designed to look like a tidal wave, accumulated into the backside of the water display and mountains. It was past a handful of stalls so the group followed Ciana this time, navigating around tents and stalls to capture the sight of the ship slowly coming to a halt. The line was big enough to fill the gondola again but with enough space, hopefully, for them.
"Guess we have our next target, hurry!" Izuku waved, the group rushing over in time to join the line starting to move. Izuku let out a small sigh, "Made it..."
"Almost missed joining the group, man, always cooler when we don't get to see what happens beforehand," Eijiro knuckled Izuku's shoulder.
"You can say that again, too bad Bakugo and Shoto couldn't join us also. I sure love to see them both put a smile on their faces during this fun we're having." Closest she ever got to see Bakugo smile is when he does a creepy smirk… wondering if he even knows how to smile normally, giggling just trying to imagine.
Settled in the back row, what surprised them at first was that the ride actually went further across on a moving platform to rest over the water. Once secured, it slowly began to sway, picking up momentum with each arc, eventually, gravity took them as high as possible, and on the first downward swing, water erupted on either side of the large wave gondola, creating archways and spirals of crystal blue water in the air around them, refracting the light into small streaks of colour.
"Amazing~!" The greenette awed with a yell while they swung backward, the water display captivating him as much as the ride itself.
"This is the best theme park ever!" Eijiro threw his hands up, laughing hysterically.
"Totally unbelievable!" The girl also shouted with excitement, her arms in the air as she felt the wind blow past and in her face, laughing the whole time as she eyed her surroundings and her friends. "I can almost see the whole island from here!"
On the final incline, the water shifted and morphed into a large sea dragon just as the ship collided with it, the construct erupting into a fountain display for the riders and the civilians below, getting cheers and laughs from the whole gondola as it slowly returned to a halt, drawing itself back in to let them off.
"The sheer mastery the user of water has over their quirk is beyond anything I could've imagined! Or maybe it's a new technological marvel that can manipulate liquids into whatever form they desire! Ooh, the possibilities are endless~!" Izuku was having a mini freak-out over the ordeal, a smile plastered over his face.
"Haha, been a while since I've seen Midoriya do his mumbling," Eijiro gave a light-hearted laugh at his friend's constant need to vocalize info. "Still, manly pick, Ciana!" He said while shaking his damp hair a little.
Giggling at Izukus cute habit once again, squeezing some of the water out of her ponytail, not minding being wet since it's summer. "Thanks! Glad my hunch was right about that one." Her own smile was pretty bright, clearly having a lot of fun.
Poking at Izukus cheek teasingly. "Careful Izuku! Don't want you having steam blowing out of your head." She jokes, it really impresses her how he can think of so much at once.
"Eh? Sorry," He coughed into his hand a bit, interlocking it with hers again. "Ready to move on?"
"Sure, it's only been two rides and I'm still so pumped up!" Eijiro grinned, then looked at the two holding hands for a moment, giving them a friendly look. "Guess it's my turn to pick, hm... I want to leave the big ride to last..." Giving them some space while they walked to find their next choice.
"I thought I could hear familiar voices," Off to the left, sitting on a bench that looked toward a few game stalls, Kyoka gave them a wave. "Yo, you guys tried that ship swing then?"
Now spotting Jiro, Ciana perked up more seeing one of her gal friends. "Jiro! Hey! I had a feeling you be here." Glad to see another one of her friends, hoping the other girls were nearby too. "Are the girls and Iida here as well?"
"Just listen closely, you'll hear 'em," Kyoka smirked, looking over her shoulder to the game stall nearby, it was one of those games where you had to shoot moving targets for points. There, Uraraka, Hagakure, Ashido, and Yaoyorozu were playing with Tsu watching them, Hagakure and Ashido getting very competitive with how loud they were yelling. "It's now best out of three, man, I love a good show," She smirked, sipping a soda can in her hand. "Dunno where our Rep's hanging out though,"
"That's Mina for ya..." Eijiro sweat dropped at the scene of her losing again to Yaoyorozu, the ravenette giggling behind her palm at their defeated reactions.
"How's everyone doing since last night-slash-morning?" Izuku asked the rocker, her lazy purple eyes on them.
"Back on our feet, most of us were out cold when we got back to our rooms, after a while, had all this energy to get up and do something, so here we are," Kyoka waved her hand for emphasis.
"I can understand that…" Sweat-dropping knowing the horror they went through. "But glad to see you all here, now that we're here at this park we will have a whole lot of fun together!" Happy to be back more in the group, almost feels like a field trip.
"Hey guys..." Uraraka waved to them, the rest of the girls approaching.
"You okay, look a little bummed out?" Eijiro noticed, glancing to Ciana and Izuku as they did the same and back.
"Never play against Yaomomo, she's some kind of deity of theme park games!" Ashido whined.
"I-I just have good hand-eye coordination, that's all," Yaoyorozu smiled sheepishly. "It was really fun, I'll admit..."
"It usually is when you're the dominating victor," Tsu said it bluntly, the girls' mood dropping further while Kyoka laughed as a result.
"You're the best, Yaomomo!" She chuckled.
Uraraka was the first to recover, smiling towards her friends. "Now we're all together, let's go on more rides before they get too busy!"
"Absolutely! I can hardly wait and decide what to go on next with all of you!" Ciana expressed cheerfully toward Urakura with their hands together in a friendly and excited manner. Though a bit surprised Iida is not in sight in yet.
"Figured Iida would still be with all of you though, especially to keep everyone in line." Knowing his class rep instincts kick in when it comes to that, unless he's scolding Bakugo again somewhere.
"I think Iida might be here too, but I dunno where, he never said anything," Uraraka tapped her chin, then smiled regardless. "Still, it'll be so much more fun now we're all together, so hey, let's keep an eye out for Iida!" She hung her arms around both of them with her eyes closed.
"Sounds like a good plan," Izuku nodded in agreement.
If Ciana had to take another guess… Iida was making sure Mineta and Kaminari behaved themselves when serving drinks to any random pretty girls they see… knowing he wanted them to act appropriate, chuckling just predicting that's what he's doing. "Okay! So, what do all of you wanna go? Maybe we can go to some kind of attraction all together."
There's the Quirk shows, but noticing Jiro was eyeing someplace she guessed she had an idea. "Watcha looking at Jiro?" Now asking her punk rock friend with a curious tilt of her head.
She blinked out of her trance with a slight shiver. "N-nothing important, just blanked out..." She was lying but with her poker face it can be hard to tell.
"Oooh, what about that one!?" Ashido pointed past their group to a nearby woodland area with a large derelict mansion that was purposefully meant to be dark and sinister, even the smell that met Ciana's nose felt stale. It happened to be the same place Kyoka was staring in the direction of.
"Looks like a haunted house," Uraraka murmured, cocking her head a bit.
"Yeah, let's go with that one, who doesn't like a good jumpscare!?" Hagakure waved her arms frantically.
However, Kyoka slowly stood behind Ciana, looking a little pale. "Nope, nuh-uh, I-I'm good, I'll wait outside," Even without Aura, Ciana could feel Kyoka's fear.
"A scary ghost attraction…?" From how Meru and other villains haunted her before… this is something that would get Ciana all jumpy as she shivered staring at the place beside Jiro. "I-I have a feeling Tokoyami would really enjoy that kind of place…" Knowing him when it comes to his love of darkness he sure would like that… ether way, Ciana never done this kind of thing before and knew she's gonna get spooked…
"It seems like it..." Yaoyorozu murmured, looking up at the mansion before she glanced to Jiro. "Not a fan of scary attractions, Jiro?" She asked curiously.
"O-of course not, and that she demon-" Her jack prodded toward Ashido grinning next to Eijiro mischievously. "-tricked me into watching this old movie called 'Alien', freakin' hell no,"
"Guess Jiro's out," Uraraka winced.
"Can't blame her, all those loud noises probably mess with her hearing," Izuku murmured next to her, though Ciana and Uraraka gave a knowing look to each other; it was simply a fact Kyoka Jiro doesn't do horror. Ever.
"The place really does look like a spooky mansion…" Gulping, Ciana had a shaking smile on her face and can understand Jiros reaction very well. "A-alright if they are out then best we move on… m-maybe we can go on the Ferris wheel instead…?" Ciana had a feeling Ashido won't change her mind…
"Well, Jiro's got cold feet, and Finley's deflecting," Ashido evaded the jack aimed for her neck. "What about the rest of us?"
"I'm in," Several raised their hands while Kyoka took her loses and leaned against a fence nearby to wait.
"Call me what you want, I'm not bending a knee," Kyoka shot back with a glare.
"Say," Izuku murmured to Ciana. "We can wait out here 'till they're back if you want?"
"Y-yeah I might be most comfortable with that, at least no one else is here to criticize me." Ciana took a deep breath, if Shoto or Bakugo were here by now she have no choice but to go in to avoid looking like a scary cat in front of them… they are the last people she wants to show any fear to…
"Right then, we'll be back!" Ashido patted Ciana's shoulder, marching on as their forward leader towards the mansion, leaving Izuku, Ciana, Kyoka, and even Uraraka behind.
"You're staying too?" Izuku asked, his brow raised at the brunette.
"Yeah, I don't mind scary stuff but even places like that are too stressful, even with a group, hehehe," She smiled sheepishly.
"I do not envy them," Kyoka held her hands up with a nervous huff. "Still, real knight in shining armour, Bean Sprout,"
"I-I just thought you two would like the company," Izuku tried to deflect to no avail.
"I think it's cute you're looking out for Finley, really heroic too!" Uraraka complimented, leaning on the fence too with a small laugh.
"I-I'll say." Ciana blushed and smiled happily and warmly towards her hero, he's definitely a real knight like the other Izuku… even this one has his shining armor moments.
"Normally I don't like to show any fear but after the jumpy dreams I been having involving villains jumping out at me in a dark corner… rather not be reminded of that." Rubbing the back of her head sheepishly, definitely not wanting to get any nightmares.
"How's that been anyway? Any more from that creep?" The brunette asked now that the topic was brought up, the group now huddled in off to the side.
"Not to be a wet blanket, but something tells me they'll find out sooner or later," Kyoka frowned a bit, but nudged her hip with hers. "Not that we haven't dealt with villains and other stressful situations before, right?"
"She's right, everyone was so relieved when you came back to our world, no doubt we've got your back!" Uraraka grinned, Izuku nodding along with them.
"You already have my answer," That wasn't even up for debate.
"I know you all will… and I couldn't be any more thankful for all you guys want to do to help me." Ciana blushed shyly and smiled warmly at their touching and protective words toward her, rubbing her head bashfully. "Running off might have been dumb for me to do… but at least I was able to bring back something useful for everyone."
Referring to the mana crystals, knowing they be a great use for everyone in a dangerous situation. "I hope those crystals were able to be helpful for all of you when we had to face those scary villains last night, but probably best we don't use those during school tests especially when we go to camp or otherwise Mr Aizawa would think we're cheating."
They were for emergencies anyways, plus any cheating methods would cause their scary teacher to give them the scary look and harsh punishment…
"Let's avoid making Mr Aizawa more mad..." Uraraka chuckled.
"Now that you mention it, probably could've used that crystal, strange to think it's actually magic though," Kyoka hummed in agreement, arms folded. "I mean, we've seen it happen, but, I dunno, just real hard to really adjust to, y'know?"
"When I first met Ciana, I never would've imagined she was from another world, that concept blew my mind and everything I thought of as fiction until now out of the water," Izuku sighed at those hours trying to write down everything. "Anyway, maybe we should check out some of the stalls and stuff nearby while we wait,"
"Hm, good idea!" Uraraka chirped in.
"Might as well, I'm already kinda hungry now that you mention it." Ciana remembered when Izuku first told her she's in another world and warped to another country… looking back on it, it's still crazy how all this is possible and happening to her. But since her arrival she couldn't be anymore happier despite the dangers that she faces.
"Wonder if they have stuff like cotton candy? Those were always the perfect treat to have in places like this." Giggling, Ciana loved that stuff as a kid but is looking forward to seeing anything different this place might have.
"Let's go find out," Linking his right arm with her left, Izuku led the way with Uraraka and Kyoka close beside either of them. The idea of a haunted house no longer on their minds.
Heading back to the same stalls they met the girls, the group took a look around, following the sweet scents wafting into the air around them, locating a food stall with many sweets and cooked foods sizzling away. There were a few people lined up, but upon closer inspection, they spotted two familiar backs to them, the person on the left pointing up at the menu suspended above their heads. The half and half, red and white hair; beside him, tidy dark blue hair.
"Is that Iida and Todoroki?" Uraraka blinked in surprise.
"Not the pair you'd expect to see walking around this place," Kyoka copied the brunette.
Squinting her eyes to try and get a better look, Ciana can recognize that white and red hair anywhere. Ciana's perked up when recognizing them. "It really is them! I can't believe they are really here." Happy to see more of their friends, Ciana giggled pleasantly as she starting running up to them with her bright smile.
"Hey Shoto! Hey Iida!" The bright shining girl called out as she waves while she tried to approach.
The two boys turned to see Ciana run up to meet them, the others not far behind her. Shoto raised one hand in a small, silent greeting while Iida waved his higher with a smile. "Afternoon, Finley, I trust you all are enjoying your time here as well?"
"Hey Iida, Todoroki," Uraraka and Izuku called to him.
"Yo," Kyoka copied Shoto's wave, glancing up at the menu on both the food stall and the one connected to it that offered the sweeter selection.
She nodded and smiled to confirm her enjoyment of the park, more than happy to see both of them. "I am! It's good to see you both, I was wondering where you guys were."
Now turning her attention to her icy hot friends. "Glad to see you here as well Shoto, I thought you might of been trying to up your game more. I admit I'm surprised to see you here." If he was with Iida then she guess he convinced him to come? Ether way she hoped he was having a good time just as much as them.
"Likewise, I was looking around when I stumbled into Iida, so we decided to stick together," Shoto replied, he hadn't been to a place like this before, rather, he couldn't recall if he had or hadn't in the past.
"I was busy ensuring Kaminari and Mineta were hard at work, though I was assured they were doing a good job so I had no reason to keep my eye on them," Iida added, gesturing to the stall behind them. "Let's discuss this once we grab something to eat, we don't want to hold up the line if one forms,"
"Right, good idea," Izuku nodded quickly, looking up to quickly make his choice alongside everyone else.
Her hunch was right he was keeping the pervy duo in line, chuckling knowing their amusing behavior. Looking around, Ciana spotted a truck she thought was selling ice cream, but it looked to be something else… noticing people were receiving some treat wrapped to look like a cone and they had some different dessert toppings like banana covered in chocolate or strawberry's covered in whip cream… they were crepes.
Cianas never seen a food look like that different before which had her tilt her head in a wondrous manner of the food. "Hey… what's that, is that supposed to be ice cream?" Ciana pointed to the truck that's selling the food that looks almost like ice cream, obviously not familiar with it.
"Crepes?" Blinking at the funny name, never heard of it before and guessed it might be another Japanese food name. "They do look interesting… would be fun to try." She responded while still keeping her eye on the unique dessert. "Is that like a new kind of Japanese ice cream?"
The two excused themselves for a second to buy said treat as Izuku shook his head with a smile, holding up a finger while he explained. "No, they originated in France as a type thin pancake. They're often served with a wide variety of fillings such as cheese, jam, or hazelnut cocoa spread, but there's a bunch you can get."
"So… it's like a French kind of sandwich?" This news intrigued and confused her a bit, but otherwise found it fascinating. "Never heard or seen a kind of food that's wrapped up to look like both ice cream and a sweet breakfast wrap." Ciana expressed playfully with a giggle after that.
Deciding to play it safe, Izuku ordered the same type as his for Ciana to try. Not long after did the man hand Izuku two of the pastries, the top lined with berries. "Here," He offered her one, waiting to see her reaction as he took a bite of his, feeling the sweet flavours accumulate into one in his mouth, he hadn't had one in ages so it tasted even better.
Blinking down at the food in hand, she raised it to her mouth to take a bite… processing the taste and perked up at the flavor with a pleasant expression. "Wow, this is so tasty! I definitely wouldn't mind having one of these for breakfast." Ciana chuckles, holding her face up with her free hand to show she finds the taste heavenly and enjoyable.
"I've never made these before, but we could probably ask Sato since he enjoys baking, so it might know," Izuku suggested while they walked to see the group around a table, two seats vacant for them to sit down.
"Sounds fun! I gotta look up the recipes later for these." The girl beamed cheerfully as she now sits down with her friends to continue eating, very happy to get together as a group again. "So Iida, how's Mineta and Kaminari doing anyways? They behaving themselves?" Now starting up a conversation as she wondered how the boys were doing especially since that scary attack the other night.
Swallowing first, Iida answered her, "Yes, despite their tendencies to behave inappropriately, they've taken their roles seriously to be paid,"
"The fact that idiot Kaminari is working hard without trouble is amazing, the little runt included," Kyoka snorted a laugh as she sipped her drink.
"Guess since they got to come to the island too they want to work hard to leave early," Uraraka suggested.
"I'm still surprised they had the opportunity to come here, I mean if this place is supposed to be so secured and secretive I didn't think they have simply ways to get here." This islands rules still had her confused but otherwise a nice surprise.
"Speaking of secured, while I was kidnapped was there anything I missed when you guys were charging your rescue mission? What happened at the party to get everyone restrained so easily by the villains?" There still some things Ciana hasn't heard what happened, must of been hard when seeing how beat up everyone was.
"Well, to answer your first question; yes, the island is heavily secured but anyone that visits during the I-Expo is given a furrow inspection, obviously, the villains had the Professor and Sam to bypass that," Izuku replied between bites of his crepe.
"As for the Pros, they were all captured with the island's own security system, these extremely strong binds that even held All Might down," Even Uraraka had been shocked it managed to hold the Symbol of Peace, "Then again, with a security on par with Tartarus, I guess it's possible,"
"We ran into machines that acted similarly," Shoto spoke up, staring at the food between his chopsticks. "For a time, the villains had the most power on the island,"
"That reminds me, Finley-" Iida looked to her with a serious expression. "-why is it you were taken by that vicious villain? What was their aim with capturing you?"
"Was wondering that myself, honestly," Kyoka added with a nod to Ciana.
"Well… I thought maybe Izuku would of told you while I was away for a month." Ciana wasn't completely sure why All For One wanted her but guessed it's to achieve her power to drain and strengthen himself up to make him more powerful. "I think their boss wanted me to use me for my power to make him powerful… basically as some kind of tool, I'm not entirely sure of his true motives but I feel that's what it is mostly…"
Ciana slumped in her seat, knowing how All For One sounded and didn't want to be used to destroy All Might or Izuku…
"I guess that makes sense... if that guy we saw the USJ is after you, others would do the same," Uraraka frowned sadly for her friend, afraid her troubles didn't diminish since her leaving.
"People who crave power are often destroyed by it, or, that's what I've heard," Shoto spoke the words of a friend of his outside of this circle. "You've gotten stronger, so that may come to pass someday,"
"He's right," Iida gave a friendly smile, his right hand closed on the table. "Villains believe they harbour no weaknesses due to their liberation from the law, however, that overconfidence can be their downfall,"
"Basically the lengthy version of what we discussed before," The musician smirked, pointing her jack at the boys.
"I never guessed my Quirk would be that special enough for a villain to want to use…" Ciana hasn't heard much about other people being kidnapped for their power, she seen people do some amazing and scary things with their abilities like that villain the other night… that looked pretty destructively powerful, then again he is working with All For One.
"Everyone's ability's are really special, like Shoto with both his fire and ice, Izuku with his lightning like Quirk and even Bakugo with his explosives. But me… I guess it make sense they might think they be invincible with my kind of power, but not like I'm all that powerful on the battle field. Truth is… since I'm a different species compared to you guys, I can't handle the effects of a quirk…" Her smile saddened at the mention of this, knowing she's not completely durable compared to the superhuman people of this world.
"But... you're human like us, right?" Uraraka cocked her head a bit.
"What Ciana means, due to her 'human' race being from another realm without quirks, she thinks the reason she loses stamina rapidly or suffers recoil is due to her biology once being without a quirk. Though I still believe her training will help minimize that loss of energy, it's still something to consider," Izuku elaborated for them. "When she healed my wounds one time, even though they weren't serious, it still gave her a fever,"
"You're using far too much Aura to heal others, so it's probably due to fatigue rather than your biology," Shoto hazard an answer. "If it was due to your differing biology, I doubt you'd have evolved your quirk into what it is today, though it may hinder your development, it shouldn't be life threatening,"
"Well… maybe, I figured it was because I wasn't fully adapted by it yet…" rubbing the back of her neck and looking down at her lap in a unsure manner. "Though where I'm from, my people can't handle intense attacks and explosions as well as all of you, it be enough to kill us. Like the time both Izuku and Shoto fought at the festival and unleashed that powerful combination of his power that destroyed some of the rink, that would of been enough to kill anyone but Izuku managed to still survive despite some of his deep injuries."
Now looking up with her arms crossed. "Sure I've manage to handle attacks but that's due to my scales becoming my armor, without it I be surly dead. Plus when Izuku keeps breaking his arms, which I wish you didn't keep doing…." Ciana glared at Izuku firmly at him for a second before looking back at her friends. "He still ended up keeping his limbs and they still move which is a miracle, my point is my people are not very durable compared to all of you…"
"When you were being choked by Whiplash-" Izuku began, looking down at the empty wrap for his crepe. "-your scales only cover in two long patches up the sides of your neck, but his blades were rubbing against your bare skin for your nape and throat. I think this long exposure to Aura's given you heightened endurance, so yes, your realm's people might not be able to sustain the damage we can, but your body's adapted, and probably has been since you arrived here; in battle, you've taken hits that would've immobilized others but you recovered as quickly as us,"
With an honest smile, he patted her wrist. "Seems your body now matches your spirit, go figure, hehe,"
"At least I wasn't able to gain a scar yet." Glancing at her hero with a little smile, also finished up with her food as Ciana had the wrapper laid on the table. "But I still become weak when boosting people and sick when healing too much, I'm just not sure if that's a sign my Quirk is unhealthy for my own body."
"Not really any other way to know if you don't use it; doubt there's a doctor that could tell otherwise," Kyoka shrugged, it was harsh but what was the point of sugar-coating it? "Hell, just don't go handing out healing to everyone with a few scratches and you'll be just fine,"
"Yeah, we can take a few hits no problem!" Uraraka grinned, pumping a fist.
"Not really any other way to know if you don't use it; doubt there's a doctor that could tell otherwise," Kyoka shrugged, it was harsh but what was the point of sugar-coating it? "Hell, just don't go handing out healing to everyone with a few scratches and you'll be just fine,"
"Yeah, we can take a few hits no problem!" Uraraka grinned, pumping a fist.
"Well, I only have one healing method so far and I don't think any of you would be comfortable with that even if I did offer…" Smiling and laughing sheepishly while rubbing the back of her head, basically referring to lip contact and didn't dare mention what she meant…
"See, part of me wants to know, but then I'd probably regret that choice," Kyoka put her hand up in defence. "You do you, Finley,"
Now done eating, the rest should be through the 'haunted mansion' by now. Clearing away their trash, the group kept together and made their way back to regroup with two additional people added to their numbers.
Once Ashido returned with the now shivering group, Kyoka and Ciana were extremely thankful to have escaped going inside by how Ashido described it, even Kirishima was a little spooked but laughed from the situation. Leaving the small woodlands behind, they continued to mill about the attractions, now busier after lunch, but the group enjoyed their time together, dividing here and there to jump on rides they wanted to try.
At one point, they heard an explosion, then a loud 'ding' of a bell as said object flew off above their heads, more than likely due to Katsuki who was around somewhere. But their attention was drawn to one of the two tallest structures around, one that brought a handful of their group to its line. The large Ferris-wheel that cranked slowly compared to the rest of the world. The sun was starting to turn the skies gold, so it seemed like a good way to wrap up the second day.
"I'm still surprised a Ferris wheel has big crates instead of just roofless chairs." Ciana giggles at the remark, they looked big enough to fit 3 to 4 people in one. "So! How many people are seated in these?" In a way this looked a lot safer than roofless chairs, maybe that's another secure safety thing in this island.
"Um..." Ashido looked around, she and Ciana on their own as the rest were talking nearby. "Probably just us, and the partners of our choosing, though I'd say we go two a cart, y'know, gotta be all romantic, right?" She teased with a toothy grin.
That caused Ciana to blush, with a bashful smile knowing who she's referring to. "B-but not like everyone's a couple here… y-you sure you don't want all if us to ride together?"
"Come ooon, it'll be fun, besides, not everyone's into slow rides like this, and it's more a private sorta experience," Ashido wagged her finger a bit with a lofty expression. "Besides, it helps having an encouraging face in line waiting, makes things less awkward, hahaha..."
"W-well… w-what do you think Izuku? Want it to be just the two of us?" Ciana wasn't sure if Izuku was comfortable with that or just wanted to sit and talk with friends more, figured he should by on this decision too as she smiles at him while asking.
"I-I don't mind having one cart t-to ourselves, sure," He replied, a bit surprised when she asked. "What about you, Ashido?"
"Glad you asked, my scruffy-haired friend, I've got my partner," She prodded a thumb at Kirishima giddily. "Well, anyone else?"
"Just us, rest said they'd be around though I think everyone's tired out by now," Eijiro answered happily. "Be nice to chill on a slower ride, plus the view's probably gonna be really great at the top."
"I can't wait to see the view from up there! Especially the lights at this time." Ciana wanted to see the view from up high, knowing it's going to be dazzling. "If we're lucky then maybe we will spot where Bakugo unleashed that explosion before." Ciana had a feeling he was still sharpening his skills, knowing his big explosives anywhere.
"Leave it to Mr Explody Fists to ruin the mood," Ashido snarked, slumping as they waited in line, the rest laughing at the familiar antics of the ash-blonde.
It didn't take them long to be seated in separate carts, giving both parties ample room to move around in the slow rising wheel. Once the door was shut and the cart rose, the sounds outside were muffled, leaving Izuku and Ciana in silent serenity beside one another on the seat facing forward, viewing over the buildings already.
"...it's really quiet now," Izuku murmured a little.
"No kidding, I can kinda see why we would be in box crates during this." She chuckled at her remark, eyeing out the window as Ciana admired the view. Definitely better than what she imagined. "The view is so lovely… almost makes you forget about the other night." She smiled at the sights, it's like the attack never happened at all.
"Yeah..." Izuku's eyes stared at the window, looking back at Ciana's reflection with a small smile of comfort. "Really is beautiful,"
Ciana looked back when hearing the sigh, staring at the view for a few more moments before turning her eyes back on Izuku. "Too bad Melissa and All Might couldn't be here with us to enjoy this, but I'm happy at least they will for the barbecue tomorrow."
Nodding, Izuku sat in silence, switching his gaze between her and the view that grew increasingly bigger as they ascended. Despite the calm morning they had, it still had its fair share of discord due to the possible risk of pregnancy Ciana had looming over her head. Izuku still felt guilt for that, but that urge lessened thanks to the afternoon, now, he had felt his whole body relax, letting himself slump in his seat, enjoying Ciana's child-like reaction.
"Is everything okay Izuku?" Ciana suddenly asked, her expression shown a little bit of concern toward him. "You seem kinda tense… are you alright?" She asked this with a tilt of her head.
Seeing her glowing green eyes clock with his, he flinched a bit, smiling. "Guess I'm not that great at hiding it anymore... I'm just feeling relaxed now, I don't think I've let my guard down entirely since we left the hotel, sorry,"
"Is this about what went on before?" Her brow raised, she guessed Izuku was still worried about what happened. Though she didn't seem worried for some reason.
"Just... everything, I guess. It accumulated in the back of my head; the villain attack, Whiplash taking you, the Professor," He fidgeted with his hands a little. "A-and while it was really breath taking, w-what we did in the bath may have potentially put you at risk, s-so... I'm-I'm worried, to boil it all into one," He didn't like souring the mood, but Ciana had seen through him now, she'd worry regardless.
"Izuku… I'm not pregnant if that's what your still worried about." She ended up smiling, seeming pretty sure of herself surprisingly.
"Wish I shared that optimism; but i-it's me we're talking about..." He scratched the side of his head a bit to distract himself. "S-sorry if it's annoying you, I-I just would feel guilty if something 'did' happen,"
"No, I mean I'm really not. Do you know how I know it's not happening?" Ciana figured now is a good time to tell him since they are alone again.
"How?" He blinked, not sure he understood her right.
"Um…" Clearing her throat, Ciana felt bashful bringing this up. Pressing her fingers together as her face becomes pink. "I-I'm… o-on my time of the month… j-just found out about it before we left."
"Ah..." His mouth closed, rubbing a hand over his mouth as his face started to heat up. "R-right, that... um, m-make's sense; guess w-we did get lucky..." That weight on his chest finally heaved, allowing him to hunch forward with a heavy breath.
"Why do you think I wasn't looking too worried during our day?" She chuckled after that, also very relieved they are in the clear. "Thank you mom for looking out for me…" Ciana mentally thanked her mom and god for being on their side.
"I-I don't know, I guess you were trying t-to just put it in the back of your mind until we weren't on I-Island anymore, or... something..." He made an anxious face, ruffling his hair with an exasperated sigh. "Now I feel like I was pensive all this time, worried over a resolved problem... I'm an idiot..."
"No, your just really cute…" Ciana retorts with a giggle to lighten the mood. "I don't blame you for being worried, but not like it was your fault. My dragon side influenced you to do what we did, I-I mean judging by the weird methods it did I-I figured that's what encouraged you…" Now averting her face with an embarrassed smile.
"N-No, most of that w-was me... I didn't think that sorta will was i-in me," He could still recall the details vividly, enough for his whole face to burn red. "A-anyway, um, w-what do you want t-to do after this!?" His voice cracked a little.
A bit surprised by the sudden crack in his voice, this just caused her to giggle more at his behavior. Izuku still clearly has his shy moments, enough to make her smile still. Grabbing a water bottle out of her purse, Ciana hands it to him as she can tell he needed to cool down. "I'm not sure, depending on the gang we could stay out a bit longer or head back for the night. When we land though I have to go to the bathroom before doing anything…"
She is on her time of the month and needed to change on a regular bases, Ciana rather not go into details especially towards a boy.
"Right," He coughed, taking a big sip of water to cool himself. "Thanks... - Well, it's still daylight s-so we have time to look around the Expo more,"
Looking out, they were at the peak of the ferris-wheel, overlooking the island from one angle. Standing up to be beside Ciana, he gave the view more focus, seeing the Central Tower, two of the large lakes and beaches, and the whole Expo below.
"It's amazing… it's just as pretty as seeing the city lights, I'm gonna miss this place when we have to leave… too bad we couldn't stake a week instead, I have a feeling it be hard getting back here next time." Ciana guessed she wouldn't see this island for a very long time, but glad she is at least making the most of this trip.
"But it's been fun though," Izuku eyed her out the corner of his eye, leaning his side into hers a little.
"And not to mention exciting." Her smile brightened more, laying her head onto his shoulder now. "I'm so glad I'm still here with you… before I was scared I wouldn't ever get to see you again, I can't imagine what All For One would of been like in person…" A lot of scary experiences happen to her that night, Ciana was especially relived Izuku didn't die… that attack he did sure had her heart going all frighten.
"No doubt we'll see him someday..." It was a feeling Izuku had since finding out the truth from All Might, this tiny impulse in his soul that screamed at him that his quirk and All For One's were going to clash one day. Only now... he wasn't alone. "But, I'm not alone, and I'll be sure you aren't when Meru Zena makes his appearance again,"
"Just don't go breaking your arms over me…" Now scooting a bit closer to be more near her hero. "But even if I did get taken I at least know you'll come after me…" That part brought her hope, Ciana was still stunned Izuku was even determined to look for her when she disappeared for a month.
"No matter where you go, I'll find my way back to you, that I promise," He kissed the top of her head, admiring both the view, and her reflection smiling back fondly. He'd become the greatest hero, for the world, and for her.
His words and kiss perked her up even more, closing her eyes in bliss while she nuzzled in the crook of his neck. "I believe in you, and I always will…" Ciana responds softly, her heart picking up its pace as she really felt safe where she lies. "Will you stay with me tonight again? I mean, I-I still rather not sleep alone when someone could snatch me while I'm sleeping…"
Resting his chin atop her head, Izuku hummed in agreement. "Sure, whatever helps," The ride was starting its descent now, but they still had a lovely view, and great company for the time being.
Once off the ferris-wheel, the two, happier, pairs regrouped for a bit, most deciding it may be better to head back and rest, some wanting to stick around the Expo for any nightly events. During this discussion, Izuku helped Ciana locate a toilet in the maze of attractions, waiting nearby while she went in, giving him time to check his phone for any messages from All Might or Melissa. The latter was silent while All Might sent him a few just to check up on everyone while he rested.
"Funny how a cute girl like her would be so attached to a head of a broccoli stick like you…" Suddenly, a strange guy called out… leaning against a building with his arms crossed and head down, not even facing Izuku as he said this like he knew who he was talking to. But then lifted his gaze and now eyed him, he was blond with a punkish red street outfit, red eyes, a scar on his cheek and wearing a small ring earring on his ear.
Looking exactly like the guy who put the moves on Ciana in the fantasy world back at the tavern, if she were here to recognize him. The boy didn't seem all that friendly either. "I guess it makes sense since you pulled off that rescue against that whiplash maniac, a stunt like that would easily get a girl's heart going. Though still…" Now taking himself off the building as he straightened up, facing Izuku with his hands in his pockets.
"From how naive she seems, figured she at least have the brains to see you're just toying with her…" The guy's eyes narrowed more with a smug smile and a scoff after what he stated like he knew their situation.
The man, as well as his tone and words would've been enough to set Izuku off, but he stomached that sour feeling, Danger Sense burned slightly in the back of his mind as Izuku stared at him with a firm expression. "This man... he knows Whiplash? Is he one of the villains that got away? No, something about him is off... yet he knows..." His thoughts murmured on while he spoke, feeling familiar hands press to his shoulders.
"Careful..." Izuku briefly glanced behind him, but no one was there, but he recognized the voice, the man tied to his... other part of One For All.
Looking back at the stranger, Izuku spoke. "I don't know who you are, but you sure it's a smart idea to threaten someone with all these people around? And what is it you want?" Izuku had to take into consideration that the man may have a quirk like Shigaraki's, something that could work at wide range and fast.
"Who says anything about me threatening you? I'm just stating out the obvious…" The blond shrugged, keeping his sly smile intact. "It's just sad to see how you just mess with that girls feelings, let me guess… you weren't very popular and she turned out to be your only friend in middle school? Not only that but you taken a fancy to her only because you like being seen with her…"
He shook his head in a manner like his mocking and stating how he pity's her. "I seen it all the time… nerdy kids like you would want to look better with the crowd and feel like they are special hanging around a pretty face." Now raising his brow toward the messy green hair broccoli boy from his statement.
This guy knew what to say, it was like with Shinso, he dug into Izuku, or maybe he hazard a guess? Izuku felt his brow furrow, locking eyes with the blonde. "I'll admit, maybe I did latch onto her in the beginning; a person deprived of socialization, it's a logical instinct," Closing his fists, he tempered his feelings. "But, through that exposure I had the chance to grow, maybe this means nothing to you, whoever you are, but don't act like you know everything about someone you've never met," Meanwhile, his left hand remained in his pocket, having tapped his phone a little before freezing his hand in place.
"Oh come on, don't try and pretend your some Saint, this pretty much sealed the deal what she made you desire, am I right?" He smirked when he lifted his hand to reveal the locket Ciana gave him… having it right in the palm of his hands surprisingly.
Izuku's blood froze in his veins, his poker face chipping a little. "...how did..." He reached for his shirt, it was gone, that wasn't an illusion, but how did he grab it? A quirk that can steal objects in a person's sight? "...that's not yours... hand it over..."
The guy didn't oblige though, instead he opened it to read the writing she wrote. "'No matter how hard your path might be, always remember your so much more and never alone because we're All for one and One for all?'" That caused him to laugh. "So she's just something special because she makes you feel good, talk about cheesy."
The strange blond punk shook his head again with a wider smirk, closing the locket with his thumb. "My quirks capabilities is that I can snatch almost anything I set my eyes on, that would probably be a great use for a Villain, pretty cool huh?" Now eying Izuku again. "Judging how she's a dragon hybrid too, she views you as her mate or something I'm guessing?" Basically challenging his knowledge now as his brows narrowed.
"Face it kid… your just a sad little excuse of a gentleman looking for someone to cry on and feel better about yourself, if your not careful then someone else could snatch her and treat her better…" The blonde smirk turn more daring like maybe he's referring to himself…
That quiet part of Izuku wanted nothing more to than punch his man in the jaw, his words were like a potent venom, they were trying to pick through Izuku's insecurities, tempting him to blindly throw a fit. While visibly, Izuku was pissed, he exhaled a heavy breath through his nose, it stung to hear what he always felt he was being spat in his face, and glared daggers at the stranger. "Give me back her locket, and go away," Izuku's voice was a gentle whisper, withholding a wave of emotions.
"Did I hit a nerve? Judging how you didn't retort back I can guess I'm right after all." He scoffed, enjoying seeing how pathetic this kid was becoming. Though surprisingly he tossed the locket back, it was not much of a use for him. Placing his hands back in his pockets. "A girl like that would be more suited for a guy who actually doesn't use her as a tool don't you think? You want my advice? Drop the act and stop hanging around her, being known as her mate shouldn't make you think your some stud and claim ownership of her. I find that more pathetic than anything,.."
Izuku lowered his head, rubbing the locket with his thumb, it wasn't damaged, good. It kept him from falling into the many pitfalls in his own head, "Do you know her favourite color?" He asked randomly, but before the man answered, Izuku kept speaking over him. "Green, but a particular shade of forest green. What about passion for singing, what does she sing in particular? Songs her mother wrote, but typically gentle melodies tailored to heroics. Her butterfly aesthetic? It was inspired due to her mother's profession. How she squints her eyes and brow in deep thought or confusion, or how her eyes twinkle slightly when she gets excited,"
His head rose, his glare remained, but the cracks that formed in Izuku's face were gone. "You're right, I am the furthest thing from perfect for her, I can think of many people who'd make her happier than the person who's made so many mistakes. But just means, I will do everything I can to make her happy, I'll listen to ever issue or struggle she has, I'll reinforce every aspect of her if I can," Keeping his hand tight around the locket, Izuku's eyes crackled with energy. "So don't project your own insecurities onto me,"
The punk just stared at the green kid for a few moments with an unreadable expression, the blond then just scoffed and shrugged. Now taking his leave as he walks passed Izuku but paused his steps. "Go ahead and keep up the act, but remember this…" Looking back Izuku with another smirk. "One false move… and someone else will be there to sweep her off her feet." Now facing forward again. "Oh, and the chains broken by the way…"
His smug smirk grew a bit, indicating he might have been the one to break it to get Izuku going more as the guy now walks off to leave Izuku with his thoughts.
"He must've been sent to spy or mess with us..." Izuku said to himself, pulling out his phone to stop the recording. Eyeing the broken link in the chain, He sat down on a small wall sectioning off a risen plot of grass with flowers and bushes on it. Inspecting the chain, it was a simple fix, either replacing the link or soldering it, what mattered was the locket and its contents were thankfully in one piece. "He's right, I clung to Ciana, but even when I finally grew more confident, she had every right to find someone else, someone better..." Dangling the locket before him, Izuku found a small smile, tossing it up slightly to catch it tightly. "I guess I have a lot to work on."