Chapter 58:

(Okay, this may come out a little late, but this is something I've wanted to make for a while! Since I made the birthdays of Lucas & Claus share the same birthday the same as someone else in MHA! So, that'll be something. Ughhhh, why did work have to be on the same day I write this? Anyways, enjoy!)

Lucas had walked to lunch with his friends, excited about today. He wanted to ask his friends if they had plans for today—and if not—they'd wanna go to the arcade later.

Lucas was turning fifteen years old today, "So, guys…Th-There's something I wanted to ask you." Lucas said.

"Hm? What's up, Lu?" Ochaco asked him.

"I-I was wondering if you guys had plans today? Or…Or maybe you want to go to an arcade in Akihabara later?" Lucas asked, putting his hoodie over his head as he spoke.

"Akihabara? That's very far just to go to an arcade." Tenya said, placing his bowl down on the table.

"W-Well, I…"

"What do I say here? I've never celebrated my birthday with anyone other than Papa or Sensei…I mean…Togata-Senpai wanted to that one time, but…" Lucas thought to himself, Izuku looked over and saw Katsuki walk by. "S-See, i-it's my—" Lucas tried to speak, "U-Uh, hold that thought, Lucas." Izuku said, standing up to go talk to Kacchan.

"O-Oh…K-Kacchan!" Izuku said, called out to him.

"What do you want, Deku?" Katsuki asked, his demeanor read hostile to its appearance.

"I-I just wanted to say…H-Happy Birthday!" Izuku said, politely to him.

"Don't waste my time with trivial s*t, Deku!" Katsuki said, walking off. "But you're d*n right, it IS a happy birthday!"

"H-Huh?!" Lucas was utterly shocked to hear that conversation. "W-What's wrong, Lu?" Ochaco asked.

"Y-You gotta be kidding me! I-I share a birthday with…HIM?!" Lucas thought to himself. "Sakai, you need to communicate." Tenya said to him.

Katsuki then looked at the blonde boy.

"What're YOU looking at me like that, Flower-Boy?!" Katsuki asked. "N-Nothing! Nothing!" Lucas said, anxiously burying his head back into his hoodie.

"F-Forget it! I-I'll just leave you to your devices!" Lucas said, walking off to sit somewhere else. "Wha—Lu! Where are you going?!" Ochaco asked. Katsuki had huffed, "What's his problem NOW?" He asked himself.

(Later)

Izuku, Ochaco & Tenya had been worried about Lucas going radio-silent on them. His hood was still up over his head, and anytime they approached him, he would say "F-Forget my existence today."

Shoto wasn't going to hear any of this nonsense. He approached him this time.

"Lucas." Shoto said his name. "O-Oh! H-Hi, Shoto." Lucas said, nervously.

"I want to talk to you about going to the arcade." Shoto said, folding his arms.

"U-Uh, no no. I-Uh…C-Canceled those plans. I'm…heading home after class." Lucas tried to deflect. "B-Besides, B-Bakugo-san's birthday is today. I-I wouldn't wanna t-take that attention away."

"Why did you need to cancel your plans for Bakugo's birthday?" Shoto asked. Lucas looked to his side, "U-Um…I…I didn't wanna take the birthday attention." Lucas explained. Izuku, Tenya and Ochaco.

"Lucas, you weren't taking away Kacchan's birthday attention. He's not celebrating it, really." Izuku explained.

"S-Sorry…I…I overreacted." Lucas sighed, shamefully. "I didn't want to overshadow Bakugo-san because…I-It's MY birthday today, too…" Lucas explained.

The others were a little surprised. "Whoa, you and Bakugo share a birthday, Lu?!" Ochaco said. "Ah, so that's why. Still, if you were inviting us to the arcade for your birthday, you should've started with that." Tenya explained.

"W-Well, I've…never really celebrated with anyone other than my pa-I-I mean-dad and Sensei…" Lucas explained. "I…wasn't sure if it was really appropriate for me to ask." Lucas explained.

Izuku just sighed and relaxed. "Lucas, you're our friend. You don't have to be so shy about these things. Of course we'll hang out at the arcade."

Lucas had blushed and smiled, "I…I appreciate it." He said, more nervously. Tenya had smiled, "Why don't we invite the others? I'm sure they'd love to come." He suggested.

"You have Yaoyorozu's number, right? Why don't you call her?" Shoto suggested.

Lucas immediately blushed at the idea of calling her. But he knew he needed to calm down first if he wanted to do anything.

"O-Okay. I guess we can." Lucas was still relatively shy around the others. So…this'll be something. "Oh, Lu! We gotta get you and Bakugo a cake at least! You got a favorite flavor? And we need a 16 candle for both of you…"

"U-Um, Ochaco…I'm 15." Lucas said, "15? Wait, you were 14 before today?" Ochaco asked.

"Whoa…Lucas, you're a year YOUNGER than us?" Izuku asked. Lucas just sheepishly smiled, "W-Would…that make a huge difference in how you see me?" He simply asked.

(Later)

"I WIN, FLOWER BOY!" Katsuki smirked, Lucas just sighed. "…Yeah, you did. Congratulations…" Lucas said, sheepishly, but not enough where he was intimidated by Katsuki's temper.

"I guess that goes without saying, though. You seem to have an affinity with knowing how to shoot…technically." Lucas said.

"What's THAT supposed to mean? Maybe get f*ng better and you wouldn't have to complain." Katsuki said. "I…wasn't complaining. I was complimenting you." Lucas said, putting it bluntly.

"Keep your shallow compliments to yourself, you d*n kid." Katsuki told him. "Go play a game with someone else if you can't keep up with me."

Lucas just sighed.

"Okay, that's fine. But…I haven't said it yet, so…Happy Birthday, Bakugo-san." Lucas said, politely.

Before walking off. "Whatever. To you, too, I guess." Katsuki said, starting up the game again. Kirishima had watched them play the game.

Eijiro had placed his hand on Lucas's shoulder. "Don't let it bother you too much, man. Still, you did good to stand your ground like that." He said, happily. "I-I appreciate it, but I wasn't standing ground." Lucas said.

"Nah, you were humble about it. That's being manly, Sakai!" Kirishima said.

"I guess so." Lucas said, folding his arms. He went to go see what Tsuyu was doing.

"Which one are you going for, Tsu?" Lucas asked. "I'm trying for that one right there." She pointed to a bunny plush. "Don't break my concentration, ribbit." Tsuyu said, "And don't use your powers, either. It'll ruin the game." Lucas and Eijiro looked on as Tsuyu tried to move the claw to grab the toy.

"Yeah, that's the fun and irritating part about claw machines." Lucas said, "Haha! I remember one time when I was little, Sensei dared me to just move them into the claw." Lucas said, remembering those fond memories.

"Are you talking about Mr. Aizawa, Sakai? You knew him when you were younger?" Tsuyu asked. "O-Oh…no no, I-I'm talking about my teacher from before I came to UA." Lucas lied, "Look, you got it!" Lucas said, looking at the claw machine picking up the toy. "Awesome job, Asui!" Eijiro said. "Thanks. Just to make sure, Sakai. You DIDN'T use your powers, ribbit?" Tsuyu asked.

"I wouldn't. Sensei was testing me to make sure I wouldn't." Lucas said, remembering a few times where he DID try to use his powers to manipulate the outcome of the chronic gambling addiction.

"Lucas. Do you want to duel me in this racing game?" Shoto asked, nonchalantly. "Uh, sure! On my way!" Lucas said.

Ochaco watched as Izuku had played an arcade game, "I bet it's really nice to have two of our classmates share the same birthday. Makes the memorizing easier!" Ochaco said, happily.

"Yeah, I guess it does. Still, I bet it sucks some of the others couldn't make it." Izuku said, looking at Katsuki trying to play one arcade game and seeing Shoto and Lucas playing the racing game.

"How do you think it'll go when we need to sing Happy Birthday?" Ochaco asked.

"I-It'll be something, that's for sure." Izuku said, quietly.

(Dude, can someone let me know what their favorite cake is in the comments? Mine's a chocolate chip cookie cake)

"Happy Birthday to Bakugo & Lucas…

Happy Birthday to you two."

They sang to the two of them, and Lucas can see Katsuki was just waiting to leave. "Yeah yeah, whatever. Just give me some cake and let me go home." He said, brusquely.

"Here you go, Bakugo." Tenya said, placing a cake down in front of him. "Good, now I can finally leave." Katsuki said, not showing appreciation for the cake.

"See you in class tomorrow, Flower-Boy." Katsuki said. "U-Uh…see you." Lucas said, awkwardly. "He could've said that to everyone, not just me." He thought to himself.

"Well, uh…Happy Birthday, Sakai!" Mina said. "Th-Thank you." Lucas said, appreciating the kindness. "B-But really, you guys didn't need to get a cake. The arcade was enough." Lucas said.

"Come on, Lu! Every birthday deserves a cake, at least." Ochaco said. "Papa's gonna be upset that I already ate cake before I got home…" Lucas thought to himself, nervously smiling.

"Th-Thanks, you guys." Lucas said.

Fumikage had folded his arms, "I'm grateful to see you appreciate it, Sakai." He said, before walking up to getting something. It was a white wrapped box with a red ribbon.

"What's this?" Lucas asked.

"It's a present. Since Midoriya and Uraraka told us about your birthday, Ashido dragged me along to buy you something." Fumikage explained. "I didn't drag you along. You said you had an idea on what to buy him and I went with you." Mina said to him. Tokoyami had looked to his side. "Don't put words in my mouth. …Here, Sakai. Take it."

"Uh…thank you, Tokoyami-san. Ashido-san." Lucas said, formally. "We planned to give Bakugo something, too. But…he left early." Eijiro said, looking at the present their classmate left behind.

Lucas opened the present. In it was a Mr. Mew phone case and a pair of red and yellow running shoes. "Guys, thank you! I can't wait to wear these." Lucas said. "Do you shop at Gatto Nero, too, Tokoyami-san?" He asked. Fumikage shut his eyes, "Again, it was Ashido that dragged me out—"

Mina just laughed, and pushed his head so she could speak. "We ran into the clerk from ConyxCony, he shops there for pins!" Mina said, Fumikage sweat nervously. "Enough with your lies!" He said, defensively.

Lucas had smiled, this was the biggest birthday he's had in a while.

(A few years ago)

Claus had been nuzzled by sheep as he and his dad took care of them. "Soon, you'll be able to take care of them without me helping you, kiddo." Flint said to his son. "Really, Dad?" Claus asked. "Mmhm. I can already the sheep already like you." Flint explained

"You should try talking to them more, Dad. It might help." Claus said, "Like Margo. She didn't like the thunder and lightning." Claus said, brushing the sheep's back.

Flint smiled, he didn't know why, but Claus always seemed to know what the animals were thinking. A lot like his mother.

Claus had grabbed a brush and then he heard barking running his way, before hearing the voice behind the barking.

"RUFF RUFF(SNEAK ATTACK!)" Boney shouted at Claus, jumping on top of him. "Wh-Wha—Bone-eeeey!" Claus shouted before falling over.

Boney licked his face, happy to see him. "Boney, Boney! Stop! Stop it!" Claus said.

"Ruff ruff!(Happy Birthday!)" Boney said, "Thanks!" Claus said, still giggling.

Flint just laughed, "Okay okay. Is there anything you wanted to do today?" Flint asked. "Mom said she'd teach me how to bake!" Claus said, but then he thought of something.

(A birthday boy NEVER bakes his own cake…or does he?)

Claus watched as his mom spread the cake icing. "Why did it take so long in the oven, Mom?" Claus asked.

"That's because the heat needs to let it rise, and it needs to be hardened a little. Otherwise, it's not going to be a cake." Hinawa said. Claus nodded, "Can I add the green icing, Momma?" Claus asked.

"Sure. We'll start simple. Try to go around the cake." Hinawa said.

Claus had been giving the bag of icing, and tried to do the best he could. It wasn't lining up with the bottom of the cake, and a lot of the icing shot out like a splash of water. He wasn't doing it right. "Sorry!" Claus said.

"Claus, honey, it's okay. It's just your first baking experience. Right, hun?" Hinawa gestured to her husband.

"Heh. You're doing WAY better than me, kiddo." Flint said. "Mom NEVER lets me into the kitchen after I burnt that Nut Bread." Flint said. Hinawa had sighed, "And rightfully so. Trust me, sweetie, you're doing good." Hinawa said.

Claus said, smiling a little. "Can I write my and Lucas's names on the cake?" Claus asked.

Hinawa placed her hand on her son's shoulder. "Let me handle that, sweetie. We'll try writing on the cake another day." Hinawa said, giving her son a kiss on his cheek. "Eww! Mom!" Claus said.

Flint had let out a small chuckle.

Hinawa had written in teal and red cake icing:

"Happy Birthday to Claus & Lucas."

"It looks pretty, Momma." Claus said. "Thank you, sweetie." Hinawa said. "Why don't you go clean up and me and your father will sing you happy birthday?" She asked.

"Okay!" Claus said, smiling and running upstairs to his room.

Hinawa waited until he left. Flint had immediately walked up to his wife, "Hina…" Flint said, gently.

She tried to hold herself together, but her tears kept coming. "Oh, Flint…It's not fair…He's not here…for his birthday…" Hinawa's voice began to tremble and break. Flint embraced her wife tightly. "I miss him too, honey. We all do." Flint said.

Boney walked over and tried to nuzzle Hinawa's legs as comfortably as possible. "Mmmmmmm…(Don't cry, Mom. Please?)" Boney asked, even though Flint couldn't understand, Hinawa said to him.

"Oh, sweetie. I won't." Hinawa had said to him, she began to pet him.

"Mom?" Claus's voice was being heard over. "Mom…!" Claus ran and immediately hugged her.

Claus was often happy and sad on his birthday. He loved having fun and getting older, and he was happy. But…sad, because Lucas wasn't here to celebrate with him.

Someday that'll change. Only God could know.

(Okay, we're done! I didn't expect to finish this on the same day, but as I expected work to keep me busy, it didn't! But hey! I figured I'd drop the bomb that since it was made on April 20th, Lucas and Claus have the release date of Mother 3 as their birthday. Imagine my surprise when I realized that was Bakugo's birthday as well! WILD! Anyways, I hope u guys have a happy Easter all the same. Stay strong and awesome! This is the day Jesus Christ rose from the grave and defeated death for all of us!)

John 16:33 KJV:

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.