Izuku sat in his seat, but his mind drifted to Tsu. It was an understatement to say that the night they had spent together wasn't on a constant replay in his mind or would not drift to his thoughts once he lost focus on something. Today, when he met her on the train, he couldn't keep his eyes off her legs; she had chosen to wear a pair of white stockings that came to her mid-thigh, hitting the edge of her skirt. Izuku chastised himself for thinking such things, but he couldn't help it.

As he sat in class, he would be loath to admit it, but he had lost focus on the Math lesson and was thinking about Tsu; he could smell her hair as it sat just before him, tied in its signature bow. He reminisced about seeing it free and flowing, the look in her eyes that night. His teenage mind began to wander, filling it with images that were not appropriate to have in school; he even blushed at the thoughts of her and him at school or her in her hero costume. When his body so eagerly responded to the mental stimulation, he snapped back to reality with the erection pressing against his pants.

The universe is not kind, so at that moment, he was called upon to solve the problem on the board. A panic ran through him, the likes of which he had never experienced as thoughts of standing before the class with an erection and the embarrassment nearly made him pass out. His mind shifted into panic mode, and thoughts of the least sexy things began to flood his mind; he paused as he was called upon again; he made a bit of show at checking his notes, nonexistent notes before the panic killed his teenage libido. He went to the board and got the problem wrong as he had not been paying attention. His saving grace was that he was good at math, so it was not a disaster.

Tsu was sitting in her seat, focusing on her math problem, when a sudden yet familiar heat flooded her body. It had happened this morning. As soon as she saw her Izuku, how he looked at her made her giddy and sparked feelings of amorousness. Then his gaze kept lingering on her legs; she didn't mind it; she enjoyed it. She had chosen this outfit for that very reason. Things calmed down after they arrived at class, but she could feel his gaze lingering on her at different times. Then, during math class, it was nearly her undoing. She began to think of things that would get them arrested, of his touch, and much more.

It was so bad that unconsciously, she rubbed her legs together as her desire built and built. It was getting intense; they had not been together since that night, and she longed to be in his arms again. To feel him moving inside of her, taking her, claiming her. Tsu was trying to control herself and understand what about Math had sparked such desires. 11=2? Procreation, his tadpoles, a desire for the future, yes, but not now. As she focused on it, it slowly became clear that her mate was having wild fantasies about her, and it was bleeding over. Tsu blushed, knowing that seemed to make it harder to resist; if it wasn't for Ectoplasm calling upon Izuku to answer a problem at the board, she may have had to flee to the bathroom to maintain not only her dignity but that of Izuku's as jumping him in the middle of class could not end well for either of them.

At the lunch bell ringing, she took his hand and led him away, much to the shock of the others. The touching may not have been the smartest thing for them to do, as Tsu dragged him off, eventually finding some seclusion in the stairwell.

"Tsu…" Izuku finally managed to say it, but that was quickly cut off by her grabbing and kissing him passionately. The sound of the door beneath them closing caused them to break apart.

Tsu was breathing heavily, "Izuku, you have to try to keep your desires in check at school." Izuku eyes widened, "I could feel it, it…it…it began to excite me as well." Tsu was blushing. "If you come with me to my home, we can both find release," Tsu whispered.

Izuku didn't know what to say other than nod; she retook his hand, seemingly promising to be in each other's embrace again, allowing them to proceed. Of course, their late arrival at lunch prompted some teasing from Mina and Toru, not helped by Tsu saying she needed a kiss and simply couldn't wait.

After some teasing, it was the topic of internships. With the day fast approaching, they were all excited at the first real taste of being pro heroes.

"One of the third year's interns with Ryukyu, her name is Nejire Hado," Ochaco said. "I thought Mina and Toru had energy. She was…well, something else. But she seemed very excited about me interning there and offered to give me tips after school today."

"Isn't she part of the big three?" Izuku asked.

"Big three?" Ochaco replied, a bit confused.

"The Big Three often refers to the top third-year hero course students," Momo answered. "They are often seen as the strongest in the class, have the best prospects, and are well respected. It is a big honor to be considered part of the group."

"Oh, I didn't realize that," Ochaco said. "I hope I don't disappoint them," Ochaco nibbled on her lip.

"Hey, the great dragon Ochaco could never disappoint them," Izuku said quietly, making Ochaco smile and laugh.

"What was that about?" Toru teased.

"Inside joke," Ochaco replied. "What about you, Tenya? Who are you going to intern with?"

"I am going to intern with Speed Trap," Tenya said. "He is another Speedster; he interned with my brother for several years before opening an agency of his own. We always got along well, so I hope it will be a fruitful experience. I have very high hopes; though it is not ideal, I believe it will be fine."

The others didn't add much to that; they knew that Ingenium had been attacked. The news had just reported that the injuries were serious without going into detail. They didn't want to bring it up with Tenya as it was obviously still painful.

After School

There was tension as Izuku rode the train with Tsu; it was diffused when they picked up her siblings from school and walked home. Her little brother and sister ran off to get changed, "We have to drop them off at Gymnastics class," Tsu whispered, "Then we can…" Tsu blushed and kissed Izuku's cheek.

After their activities, Izuku picked up Satsuki and Samidare from class, allowing Tsu to start dinner. When he came home, he was treated to one of his favorite sights, Tsu, in an apron; she had this flow and grace when cooking. Music played softly in the background as she danced about the kitchen.

As dinner roasted away in the oven, it was time for homework, something the two hero students had neglected due to other activities earlier. The presence of the two younger ones kept them focused as they were called to help them out. When Satsuki and Samidare went to wash up, Izuku leaned over and kissed Tsu's cheek. "I wish I could come home to you like this daily."

"I do as well," Tsu responded as she leaned into him. "I enjoy cooking normally, but knowing I am cooking for you adds to that joy. I hate being apart. I know we will be busy with the internship, but knowing I get that extra time with you adds to the excitement of it all."

"I am excited too, not only to see what Mirko can teach us or why she sent us both an offer, but we get to take that next step of becoming heroes together," Izuku wrapped his arms around her. "I love you, Tsu."

"And I you, kero," Tsu responded. Some gagging sounds from her brother may have caused them to laugh and break apart, but it was nice. After dinner, Ganma and Beru arrived home happy to see their children and pleasantly surprised to see Izuku. The dinner conversation was focused on their upcoming internship and what they were expecting as a result. After dinner, Tsu and Izuku handled the dishes before sharing a bit of fruit for dessert, and it was time for Izuku to leave.

Ganma offered to drive Izuku home, but he tried to refuse. Ganma insisted. The ride home was not a quiet one. Still, it was one that Izuku would never forget as Ganma gave Izuku the talk about the incident between the two lovers.

"I would be more upset if Beru hadn't told me about the unique situation that now seems to be present between you. I feared like her mother that this bond was only one way, while I had hope and was pleased with the person you were presented as I had to see with my own eyes as I am sure you can understand," Ganma said.

"Yes, sir," Izuku answered. "I don't know if I can satisfactorily answer that question, but I love your daughter with all my heart. I want nothing more than to make her happy and make her my wife after we graduate from U.A. Sometimes, I wish there was a different word than love because what I feel for her is so much more than that."

"I have stood back for the most part and watched; the Sports Festival was difficult seeing you two battle," Ganma said after a pause. "I questioned if you were lying or had learned what to say to manipulate the situation, but I saw how hard Tsuyu fought against you. The way you held her after you won, and it was then that I could see that it was real."

"That moment was one of the hardest I have ever experienced," Izuku said, looking at his hands. "The thought of bringing her harm tore at me, but I knew that we had to do our very best, and to not give her my best was disrespectful to her and her dream of being a hero."

"Good, always try to keep her dreams in your heart and mind," Ganma said. "It can be hard sometimes with the bond between two mates; you get jumbled or lost in each other so much that you can lose sight. Take good care, my Tsuyu. I thought I would have more time to keep her to myself, but I am glad she found her mate, and they found her."

"Thank you, sir, I swear I won't let you down," Izuku said as they approached his apartment. "Thank you for driving me home, sir."

"It was my pleasure, Izuku. I am glad we had this chance to talk," Ganma said.

Meeting the Rabbit Hero

With silver cases in hand and knapsacks on their backs, 1-A stepped off the bus at the train station, ready to embark on their week-long internships.

"Final words," Aizawa said, calling their attention. "When you are in the field with your heroes, you listen to their orders. You are not full-fledged heroes or authorized to act outside their commands. You will be dealing with real villains and may find yourselves in life-threatening situations; keep your head on your shoulders and come back safe."

"Yes, Sensei!" the class called back as they all started to head for their trains. Izuku was walking with Ochaco, Momo, Toru, Tenya and Eijiro. Tenya had been quiet, not surprisingly, but Izuku couldn't help but feel this tug to reach out to him. As they said their goodbyes, Tenya headed to his train while the group was all going to Tokyo; Tsu nudged his shoulder.

"Tenya," Izuku said, jogging after him.

"Izuku?" Tenya responded, his face not showing any emotion.

"I don't want to pry. I know you and your family are dealing with a lot," Izuku began. Tenya was about to protest, but Izuku held up his hand. "I am not going to tell you how to feel or react. I just want to let you know I am here if you need to talk."

Tenya took a deep breath, "Thank you, Izuku, I appreciate that. You are a good friend. I will remember that. Now don't miss your train. A hero must never be late."

"You either Tenya," Izuku said. "Good luck with your internship."

"And you on yours, Izuku," Tenya replied.

"Everything okay, Prez?" Eijiro asked.

"Fine, just worried about him, that is all. It has to be a lot to deal with," Izuku said as they waited for their train.

"I couldn't imagine," Ochaco said.

When the train docked in Tokyo, they bid their goodbyes, wishing each other luck. Tsu and Izuku took the long bus ride to their destination. They would never have found it if they didn't know where they were going and were blindly looking for her agency. In fact, they had to double-check their GPS to ensure they were at the correct location. It was a quiet neighborhood; they stood looking at the three-story building; on the bottom floor was a grocery, ramen shop, and a florist.

They walked to the door left of the florist and hit the buzzer, "Hello, you must be the interns. Come on up!" A chipper voice rang out. They took a deep breath and entered. There was a narrow area with an elevator and stairs, and they took the stairs, arriving on the second floor. They were surprised to see a polished marble floor, rich oak walls, and two large doors with Mirko above them. The doors opened without them touching them, and the décor continued into the agency's actual lobby.

Sitting behind a richly polished oak desk was a young woman with reddish brown hair, brown eyes, and two pronounced ears with brown fur covering the back; the striking feature was the Three-foot prehensile tail, proudly announcing the girl's squirrel quirk. She wore a low-cut brown leather top framed her white skin and modest bust nicely. A brown leather jacket with fur trim. She leaped over the table, her grey tights hugging impressive legs accented with fur-trimmed mid-calf boots.

"Welcome to the Mirko Agency!" the woman said excitedly. "I am so happy to meet you! I am Doreen Green; that is kind of funny. My last name is Green. You both have green hair. Either way, we look forward to having you this week."

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Green," Tsu and Izuku said in unison, bowing.

"How precious!" Doreen squealed. "But you can call me Doreen or my hero name, Squirrel Girl!"

"It is a pleasure to meet you, ms…" A raised eyebrow cut Izuku off. "Squirrel Girl. I didn't know that Mirko had any sidekicks."

"Oh, I am not her sidekick. I just rent space here, more of friends," Doreen said. "I was just watching the desk while Amaya went to get your paperwork."

On cue, a woman with a pleasant smile, about 5'4, with long violet hair, black eyes, and a nice clean black business suit came walking in. "Greetings, Mr. Midoriya, Ms. Asui. I see you have met Squirrel Girl. I will take it from here." They saw Doreen pout, her tail droop just a bit. "But you can wake up Rumi and tell her, her interns are here."

"Hell yeah!" Doreen bounded off.

"I am Amaya Irgarashi, Mirko's office manager," Amaya said. "We have a bit of paperwork to fill out; I will give you a tour of the building and show you to your dorms where you will be staying."

"Now, if you would follow me," Amaya led them into the office; the space was large, but a few desks were scattered about, seemingly in their own little worlds. "We rent space to young heroes looking for a foothold; you will find most of those on these floors. Heroes such as Squirrel Girl."

Amaya said, leading them down a hall. "This is your dorm room, Mr. Midoriya, Ms. Asui. Yours is next store; there is a shared bathroom, so remember to knock. Now, please stow your bags so we can continue. Across the hall is the kitchen; don't expect anyone to cook for you. The ramen shop downstairs is open till 4am and is reasonably priced. This is the meeting room, where you may spend some time. Now, follow me upstairs."

"To your right is the workout and combat training facility; you will spend a lot of time there, I can promise you that," Ayama said. "This is Rumi's kitchen. I suggest you don't take anything without permission. The living area is open for watching television or relaxing when time permits. Mirko keeps late hours; patrol normally ends around 2 am, though they can be extended. Your off day will be Wednesday and maybe Tuesday; that means you will be off from patrol but not from training or whatever she has in mind during your stay."

"Now Mirko is going to push you both hard and expect results," Ayama said. "I was amazed when I received the call about interns, I didn't understand till I saw the Sports Festival. Now, I will ask you a straightforward question and need a truthful answer. Are the two of you bonded?"

"Yes," Tsu said. "He is my mate."

"Yes," Izuku said, taking Tsu's hand.

"I am not your babysitter, nor is Mirko; if you wish to share a bed, that is up to you. This is not a vacation. This is hard work," There was a large commotion down the hall as Squirrel Girl came dashing out from around the corner at the end of the hall. A stream of explosives followed after the heroine like a volley of bullets.

"She is awake!" Doreen said as she raced down the stairs.

"WHY DID YOU SEND THAT DEVIL WOMAN TO WAKE ME UP!" they heard Mirko's voice come bellowing from the hall.

"Your interns are here, stupid RABBIT!" Ayama said to the duo's surprise. "Now, come say hello!"

"Oh," the duo were unsure what to expect, but they didn't expect to see Rumi come walking into view with a pair of pink bunny slippers and boxer shorts that sat just on her hips. Her scratched, her toned, rock-hard abs lifted this loose tank top. Her hair looked like it had been struck by a tornado; one ear stood straight like an antenna while the other sat flopped over, twitching every so lightly.

Mirko was a physical specimen; her notably crazily muscled legs were the constant source of attention, but the rest of her was equally as sculpted, her noticeable chest added to the hero's sex appeal added to the combination of the rabbit quirk. Now, Izuku would be the first to admit that Mirko was a beautiful woman, and if he wasn't bonded to Tsu, he would be a blushing mess trying to find a safe place to look. Instead, he was focused on the hero's eyes, which never strayed from the two. Tsu felt a bit of pride that she did not feel a single ounce of lust from her mate at the arrival of the rabbit hero.

Mirko walked to the fridge, which seemed to be stuffed with carrots, and pulled out a bottle of juice before opening it and taking a long drink.

"Did you ask them?" Mirko said.

"Yes, and they said yes," Ayama responded.

"Do you believe them?" Mirko asked.

"The girl definitely wasn't too sure about the boy till you came out," Ayama said. "He definitely thinks you are pretty," That made Izuku blush. "But not a single lurid thought."

Mirko nodded, "Well then, let's put that to the test?" Mirko looked over at Izuku and eyed him up and down hungrily, a move alone that should have made Izuku shiver in some way, but instead, he was simply surprised. "I think I want to take him for myself, Froggy, take him and make forget all about you. How about it?"

In Tsu, something snapped, and her body was removed before she could stop it. The feeling of water engulfed her, and she launched into the air and came down on Mirko with a righteous ax kick. The hero put one arm to block the blow, and Mirko's arm trembled under the attack. Tsu didn't stop as she landed. She spun on her heel, attempting a sidekick; again, Mirko blocked but moved slightly to the side. A one-two combination from Tsu followed; Mirko parried one and then caught Tsu's fist on the second one. "MINE!" Tsu growled.

Izuku went to move but heard a voice echo in his head, "Don't move; let this play out." It was Ayama's voice.

"What if I want him to be mine instead?" Mirko taunted back with a hint of a growl in her voice.

Tsu fired off two kicks that were blocked by Mirko, all the while holding Tsu's hand. Another punch was caught, but the follow-up head rocked the rabbit hero and drew some blood. "MINE, try to take him, and I will END YOU!" Tsu roared.

Mirko smiled, "Well, that is real. I won't try and take him." Mirko released Tsu's hands. "I will respect him as your mate."

Tsu stepped back. Her blood was racing, and the water on her skin was rippling and dancing. "What about you, boy? What if I want to take your little frog and keep her to myself." Mirko smirked for an instant when the green lightning flared.

"Tsu, do you want to go with her?" Izuku, his voice just a bit deeper.

"You are my mate," Tsu said, stepping back to stand beside him. "No one can take me from you."

"I am going to have to decline," Izuku said; his voice carried a hint of anger, a rage inside him waiting to be uncorked, green lightning dancing from the corner of his eyes.

"Seems the same for him," Mirko grabbed a tissue to deal with her bloody nose courtesy of Tsu.

"I won't try to take you from each other," Mirko said.

"What was that about?" Tsu said. "I am sorry for attacking you like that. I will leave if you wish it."

"Why would I ask you to leave?" Mirko smirked. "I wanted to see that reaction. Take a seat," Mirko motioned to the table.

Once the three were seated, Ayama stood behind Mirko and off to the side. "When I saw you two at the sports festival, I had my suspicions that you, Froggy, had imprinted on him. I didn't see any animal quirk in him, so there was that fear that it was a one-way street. After the two of you fought, I was certain that that wasn't the case. I am sorry for testing you like that, but it was the easiest and most sure way to make sure."

"You wanted to bring us here to test us?" Izuku said.

"That and train you if you were bonded," Mirko brought her knee up under her chin. "I am sorry for doing that to you, Asui, but I needed to make sure. You two are committed to this life, but I would tell you to drop out. Go somewhere peaceful and live a blissful life together."

Tsu and Izuku looked at each other, "We can't do that," Izuku said as they held hands.

Mirko nodded, "I could have hoped. In some ways, I had hoped that you two were not bonded, or if it was one way, then maybe I could do something, but when I offered myself to you, there was no reaction."

"Why go through all this?" Tsu asked.

"Because I know what it is like to go through life having lost one's mate," Rumi said. "It isn't something I wish on anyone, even the lowest of the low. When I was young, we found each other; I didn't want to be a hero, not then; I was still trying to find my way in life. He wanted to be a hero and make a difference in the world while I was trying to hide in it."

Rumi's gaze drifted out the window, "His desires won out, but not soon enough. While we were still in school, he tried to stop a robbery; it was his family's store, and they killed him for it. I was there, and I couldn't do anything to save him. When my world shattered, I wanted to follow him into that abyss, just let that darkness consume me until I wasted away into nothing."

"How did you pull yourself out?" Tsu asked.

"His mother pulled me out," Rumi gazed and drifted back to the couple. "She gave me one of his drawing books; it had me in my costume. I looked so strong and fierce, nothing like I did then. It was how he saw me, strong and proud. Now shy and unsure. It was his dream, so I pulled myself up and dedicated myself to fulfilling it. Maybe if I could do it, I could keep a piece of him with me until I finally see him again."

"Two heroes bonded gives you both a unique advantage and disadvantages," Rumi said. "Teamwork will come naturally, but the irrational mind will make you risk yourself for your mate or attack when you shouldn't. It can give you an edge, but like any edge, it can cut down your enemies or cut you down. And if you go down in the middle of a fight, your mate may do the same."

Rumi wiped a tear, "Enough of this sad stuff; go get changed and meet me in the training room; I have seen what you have to offer. Let's see if your mate is up to snuff!"

Speed Trap

"I have to say that I was astonished that you chose to intern with me," Speed Trap said. Speed Trap was a plain-looking young man with black hair and eyes. "I didn't think anyone would accept my offer, seeing how I just graduated a few years ago."

"You are one of the few speedsters that didn't intern with my brother, and I thought it would be good to get a fresh perspective sense his recent attack," Tenya replied, adjusting his glasses.

"I am sorry to hear that; your brother is a hero, for lack of a better word amongst speedsters," Speed Trap replied. "I thought of applying to intern with your brother but didn't think I was good enough. Do you know what kind of patrolling I do?"

"I am aware that you move around at the behest of the Hero Commission to different areas to provide backup in controlling traffic," Tenya said. "You are called in to help provide backup and free up resources in areas when needed."

"Yeah," Speed Trap said, rubbing the back of his head. "It is more of a support role but good work. Well, this is home," Speed Trap said, motioning to the RV. "Since I move around a lot, it didn't make sense to pay for a space I would never be at."

"Very sound reasoning," Tenya said.

"We would be deployed to Kyoto, but new orders came in today. We are headed to Hosu City," Speed Trap smiled. "Climb in, and we can get going."

"I am at your service," Tenya replied as he climbed on will not escape me, Stain. I will find you, and I will get Justice for what you did to my brother.