A/N: Hello everyone! I know I haven't been updating my stories as frequently, but I also appreciate you all wanting the updates! I won't go into much detail but I had a health scare I had to have a procedure for. Everything is fine! I also was busy with the holidays and work and also making some art as well. I am going to try to update frequently or as frequently as I can but I truly appreciate all of your support and patience. I will be updating all my stories so be on the look out for that!

Anyway! Without further a-do, back to the story!

Chapter 7

Ochaco steps off the train, a little sad their vacation had ended, but was also quite relaxed from it. It didn't feel like a week but time had flown by and the pair spent as much time alone together as possible since they won't be the only one's in their house soon. Her bump was starting show a little more, her hand resting comfortingly on it as Izuku carries their bags. He was smiling happily as they exit the train station, though it dropped slightly when he noticed Bakugo standing with his arms folded as he leaned against the wall of a building. "Huh, wonder what Kacchan is doing here?"

Ochaco looks over to notice the explosion hero had spotted them and started to saunter over, his usual frown on his lips. "Hey Kacchan what brings you he-" Izuku started but Bakugo cuts him off.

"Save it! We need to talk. Ida and Icy Hot couldn't come with me but it's important." Bakugo snaps, his voice a bit low as he looked around.

Izuku looks at him with a serious tone, knowing what he wanted to talk about. "Alright. Come with us to our house."

Ochaco looks back and forth between the two, feeling the happy atmosphere disappear, her own smile leaving her lips as her hand gripped her stomach a bit more. The trio made their way back to the Midoriya's house, Izuku setting the luggage aside as they entered the house while Ochaco sat down nervously while Bakugo closed their front door. Izuku stood next to Ochaco with his arms crossed, hoping it was good news his old rival had, but by the look on his face it told him otherwise. Bakugo lets out a huff. "We weren't able to find Ryoko and capture him, but we've been coming up with a plan to get him to come out.

The pair's eyes widen, Izuku sensing Ochaco's worry as he places an arm around her. "When should we meet up with the others to discuss the plan?" He asks sternly.

"We should go to the agency now, both of you." Bakugo nods to them both.

Ochaco looks up at Izuku worriedly but he gives her a reassuring smile and light squeeze. The trio leave the house, heading over to the agency they created to find Ida and Shoto waiting along with Kaminari, Jiro, Kirishima, Mina, Tokoyami, and Tsuyu. "Ochaco!" The girls go up to her and hug her, Ochaco smiling.

"How was the vacation?" Kyoka asks.

"It was fun!" Ochaco beams.

"Oh my god look at that cute bump!" Mina gushes as she looked down at the small bump that protruded out on Ochaco.

"How've you been feeling Ochaco?" Tsuyu asks.

"I'm feeling fine, though I think my morning sickness is coming back. It didn't bother me on vacation except for the train ride there but now it's starting to rush back to me." Ochaco felt the nausea hit her, the girls helping her inside while the boys talked before heading in.

After Ochaco came out of the bathroom, she found everyone in a conference room discussing strategies to get Ryoko to come out of hiding so he can be captured and turned in. She lays down on the couch that was in there to rest her stomach, her eyes on her husband as he was arguing with Bakugo on how to handle the villain. She hasn't seen him like this since their time at UA when Shigaraki and the League of Villains were causing trouble, but she always admired his determination.

Once the group decided on a plan, they took a break for a moment, Izuku noticing his wife on the couch with her hand on her stomach. "Hey, you okay?" He asks as he knelt down to check on her.

"Hm?" Ochaco looks up, a little sleepy. "Oh, I'm okay. The nausea is back and kicking my butt." She gives him a small smile, her cheek leaning into his hand.

"Do you want me to get you anything?" Izuku gives her a sympathetic smile.

Ochaco thinks, then looks back up into his green eyes. "Some tea would be nice."

"Okay, I'll be back." Izuku kisses her softly, then gets up and heads to the kitchen that was also used as their break room.

"How has Ochaco been?" Ida asks as he sips on some water.

"She's been doing good but her nausea has been on and off and has been making her feel sick most times. I just hope we can get Ryoko quickly so she isn't stressed. I read it wasn't good for her or the baby." Izuku starts the kettle as he spoke with Ida, the taller hero nodding along.

"Yes that can be bad and lead to premature labor. Don't worry, she'll be okay and once Ryoko is stopped you two will be able to relax." Ida gives him a light pat, Izuku smiling a bit.

"Well, relax until the baby comes." Izuku chuckles. "Still can't believe I'm going to be a dad."

"It is very exciting. I wonder what the gender is, are you two planning on finding it out soon?"

"Yeah. I'll be happy with either to be honest. I just want them both to be safe."

Ochaco lays there with her eyes closed, hearing footsteps enter, making them peer open slightly. "Hey Ochaco, your department has been asking if you're okay, ribbit." Tsuyu tilts her head at her best friend.

"Oh, I should go tell them I'm back. At least I know I can be away from the office to know they can handle scheduling the Quirk Counseling sessions without me." Ochaco sits up, holding her small protrusion.

Her and Tsuyu go upstairs to greet some of the others that worked at the agency, Ochaco feeling bad she has been absent but the girls tell her it was fine and even congratulated her on her pregnancy. Tsuyu tells Ochaco Nejire took the fourth hero spot in her absence, to which Ochaco just waved it away as she had a lot on plate.

Meanwhile, Izuku and Ida walk back into the conference room, tea in hand and ready to give to his wife, but he stops in his tracks when he noticed she was not on the couch. "Oh crap, where'd Ochaco go?!" He almost drops the mug, to which Ida tries to make sure it doesn't spill. "She was right here. You don't think…?"

Izuku looks at Ida with eyes, Ida straightening his back. "We have a situation!" He announces.

"Quit your yelling, we are right here!" Bakugo growls.

"What is it?" Shoto asks, calmly.

"Ochaco is missing!" Izuku motions to the empty couch.

"ALRIGHT PEOPLE, START SEARCHING!" Bakugo yells. "That villain better not have snuck in while we were gone!"

Izuku sets the mug down on the table and starts looking around. Tsuyu and Ochaco come down from upstairs, the elevator beeping and opening to see the boys running around frantically. "Um.. what's going on?" Ochaco asks.

"Not now honey, we're trying to figure out where you went." Izuku looks around, then stops, the others stopping. "Oh thank goodness." He lets out a relieved sigh.

"YOU WERE HERE THIS WHOLE TIME?!" Bakugo yells.

"Well, yeah. I never left the building." Ochaco placed her hands on her hips.

"We just had to make sure her department was doing okay. Sorry, ribbit." Tsuyu apologizes.

"No, it's okay. I'm sure they appreciated the visit and check up." Izuku sighs, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Alright, now that Ochaco is fine and still here, let us get back to planning." Ida air chops with his right hand as he starts heading back to the conference room.

"I'm sorry, I should've told you." Ochaco pouts, rubbing her stomach.

"No, don't be. I have your tea made and on the table." Izuku places a kiss in her hair, his arms wrapping around her.

Ochaco smiles lightly. "Thank you."

The meeting continues, Ochaco sipping her tea as she listened while Izuku was sitting next to her giving his input on some parts. They end the meeting a few hours later, Momo stopping by with Katsurō to say hi but to also gather the girls for a late lunch. "Working hard?" Momo smiles as she kisses Shoto.

"Very. How's Katsurō been?" He smiles back.

"He's been less fussy today, but I'm taking the girls out to go over the plans of his birthday party." Katsurō smiles and mumbles several words as Momo gave him to Shoto.

"Sounds fun, but please be careful-that Ryoko villain is still out there." Shoto's face turns serious as his head motioned to Ochaco and Izuku who were still on the couch.

"Don't worry, I'll be extra careful." Momo nods.

Momo gathered the girls that were already there, having called the others to meet up at a cafe. Izuku gives Ochaco a worried look, Ochaco looking back to her husband to give him a reassuring one. Before Izuku could get a word out, they get an alert about a villain, the boys heading out but he stayed put looking at his wife. "Go, I'll be okay." Ochaco smiles.

"Be safe, okay?" Izuku looks deep into her brown eyes, Ochaco smiling reassuringly at him.

"I promise." Ochaco kisses him softly with a light, reassuring smile.

Izuku squeezes her hand, then goes to get his hero costume on to head out with the others. Ochaco follows Momo and some of the other girls out to meet up with the others at Shoto and Momo's home. The girls excitedly hugged each other, then went inside the large home to start planning. "Well, as you all know, our son is turning a year old tomorrow! So i need help with setting up and getting everything ready. You guys are all invited to the party, too, so be sure to get here at around five." Momo smiles as she motions to her son in his playpen.

The other girls nod, determined to make it the best first birthday for Katsurō, everyone throwing out ideas for decorations and food. They decided to all bring something for the party for everyone to eat, Momo already had the decorations for the party as all the girls help set up. It took them a while to put the decorations up and bake a cake, but once they were done, the sun was starting to set and they could see smoke from the aftermath of the battle with the villain that was causing havoc. "Thank you for all your help! We can't wait to see you guys here tomorrow!" Momo smiles as her son gave a small wave.

"See you tomorrow Momo!" The girls wave back with bright smiles.

The girls start to split off as they bid their goodbyes, Tsuyu walking with Ochaco for a while and chatting until they came to the cross roads that split up their paths. "Are you sure you'll be okay to walk alone, Ochaco? Ribbit." Tsuyu asks, a slight worried look in her eyes as she gazed up at her best friend.

"Yeah! Our house isn't too far from here Tsu!" Ochaco gives her a reassuring grin. "I'll see you at Momo's tomorrow! You just get home safely."

"Alright, see you tomorrow Ochaco." Tsuyu nods, then heads off into the direction of her place.

Ochaco starts to head for her and Izuku's house, lightly rubbing her stomach every now and then. She knew Izuku won't be far behind from her once she returns home, her eyes scanning her surroundings. A shiver runs down her spine as she walked, her head turning to see nothing behind her as she walked. "Hm…" Ochaco purses her lips as she felt she was being stalked, her hands balling into fists.

A figure peers around a corner, but ducks into the alleyway again as a flash of green rushes by. Ochaco stops as Izuku lands in front of her, his heroes costume slightly beaten up. "You okay Ochaco?" He asks, offering his hand to her.

Ochaco smiles sweetly at her husband, taking his hand with hers as they start walking again towards their house. "I'm fine, Izuku. Was everything alright?"

"It wasn't Ryoko but this villain put up a pretty good fight. Hope you didn't strain yourself helping set up the party for tomorrow." Izuku glances to his wife, a small relieved smile on his lips.

She smiles, but something was still nagging at her in the back of her mind. Shoving it away, she glances her brown eyes to meet his green ones. "Nope, I'm all good! Though I am starting to get hungry."

Izuku smiles brightly, giving her hand a light squeeze. "Well why don't I cook you something once we get home?"

"Least let me help you, honey." Ochaco pouts a bit.

"Alright, we'll cook something together."

She smiles brightly as they continued walking, their minds occupied with each other while the shadowed figure retrieves back to where they came from.

"Happy Birthday Katsurō!" Everyone cheers as Momo places a small cake in front of her and Shoto's son.

Katsurō smiles brightly, playing with the small cake as Momo takes pictures and the others watch with happy grins. It was a relaxing atmosphere at the party as everyone was enjoying themselves. "Can't believe your kids a year old Icy Hot." Bakugo nods to the happy Katsurō.

"Yes, he grew quite fast. Feels like yesterday Momo announced she was pregnant." Shoto nods in agreement with a fond smile on his lips.

The girls were all gushing at the birthday boy, the presents laid out on a table ready to be opened. Izuku smiles, sipping his drink. "It'll be exciting once our baby comes. But I'm also nervous…" His smile falls slightly.

"Don't worry, we'll find that bastard." Bakugo reassures him while drinking his soju. "Don't waste your time worrying too much about him, Deku."

Izuku smiles again, nodding. "You're right Kacchan. I should be putting more energy into Ochaco and our baby."

"Hey guys! It's time to open the presents!" Toru hollers over to the guys.

Everyone gathers around with the presents, watching excitedly as each one was ripped into. Pictures were taken, everyone was having a good time. For once, it felt like everyone could enjoy a normal life without any hero duties interrupting the moment.

Izuku puts his arm around his wife's waist, his hand landing on her belly as she leans into him. The pair look at each other and smile affectionately, then go back to watching Katsurō enjoying his presents. For now they can enjoy this serene moment.

A/N; And that was Chapter 7. Again, thank you all for being so patient. I was never going to abandon my stories cause I do want to finish them all I have so many ideas lol. But be on the look out for more updates. If anyone's reading my X-men Evolution: A Different Evolution, be on the look out for that update really soon!