(Oh my gosh, a New 52 reference HERE?! Who'da thunk it? But in all fairness, let's get back into it. I wonder how Lucas is after all of that. Anyways, enjoy the chapter.)

Shigaraki had been scratching his neck. All the Nomus sent out were either killed or detained. He scratched his a little bit more, before destroying the binoculars with his Quirk. The binoculars crumbled into dust and faded away. "We're leaving." Tomura told his lieutenant, "And are you satisfied with the results, Tomura Shigaraki?" Kurogiri asked, wondering if he had achieved his net goal of destruction. "Depends on tomorrow's headlines, moron." Tomura told him. Tomura then walked back into the bar through Kurogiri's Quirk.

(Later)

Lucas had awoken in a rush to get back up. "Izu—ku…?" He said, pausing when he saw himself awake in the sunflower fields again.

"Hello again, Lucas." There was the same voice, Giygas had walked over to him. Lucas picked himself up, "You again? Look, I don't know who you are, I already told you that! I need to help my friend." Lucas said, "You may halt your worries, Lucas. Your companion is fine. We've not the time for an argument. I need the knowhow of your current condition." Giygas said, asking how Lucas was feeling.

"I…I feel okay, I just…feel dizzy, still." Lucas explained, and Giygas had sighed in a bit of relief. "Well, you are currently recovering in the hospital right now." Giygas explained, "You lay dormant dreaming right now in bed."

Lucas had sighed, happy to know that his friends are okay. "Can you tell me about the Hero Killer?" Lucas asked. Giygas went and explained what he saw while Lucas slept.

"That's good. Stain was arrested. Maybe…Tenya will rest easier." Lucas said, "But I guess I'll be out of it for a while." Lucas realized he fell unconscious, and that now he would be a while. Giygas thought this was a good time to tell him a few things he wanted to know.

"You wished to learn more about PSI, yes?" He asked his nephew. Lucas had looked hesitant, there was still a hint of distrust. "I'll indulge you. But I don't trust you, still." Lucas said to him.

"Very well." Giygas realized it would take more than that for Lucas to trust him. "As I mentioned before, beyond the moon lie many planets similar to Earth. My being was born not of this planet. I was raised by your great grandmother, my mother…Maria."Giygas explained, "My great grandmother? Then how are you—" Lucas began to question if Giygas's alien genealogy had longer life span.

"My people can still persist after our mortal body's demise. It's how I can speak with you in the current notice." Giygas explained, smiling. "My mother and father were wonderful people. My people may had abducted them to raise me, but I always knew they loved me like I were conceived of them." Lucas wasn't sure how to take this, but this story felt TOO elaborate to be fake. "My mother had come into contact with PSI for the first time while I remained in infancy…" Giygas began to question if this next part was correct, "Meanwhile, my father had begun the research on its capabilities and passed down his research to his descendants. Ninten…" Giygas frowned when he heard that name. "And Ness…" Giygas had felt a bit of shame and then relief after hearing that name. Lucas didn't understand why he reacted at those names like that.

"While many outside our family had immense mastery over PSI, the source had originally tied back to our family. And I can see so much of Mother in you, Lucas." Giygas explained.

Lucas was unsure of ALL of this, still. What was this man going on about? It was still hard to believe, and again, this could still be a dream.

"I see you're skeptical." Giygas realized, "It's not that I don't wanna believe it. I've wanted to know about my powers when Papa couldn't tell me, but still…I have the powers of an alien? That's…a little hard to comprehend." Lucas said. "And…tell me what year you were born?" Lucas asked.

"I believe it was around 1906." Giygas gave an answer. "See? You claim you're not even from my century." Lucas called out how odd it was.

"Perhaps it IS a puzzler. But as I mentioned, I speak the truth to you. Well…what I can recollect of it." Giygas said, "What do you mean?" Lucas asked. "I…I can't remember all of my life. There are many….chasms in my memory." Giygas described how lost he feels. Lucas looked upset for him, "I-I'm sorry." Lucas said. Giygas had smiled back at him. "Not cause for an apology, my boy. I'm joyful all the same to have this ability to know you."

Giygas said, "But this is all the explanation I can give at the moment. There's many to speak of, but for now. Your recovery is more important." Giygas said. Lucas sighed, knowing that there wasn't enough time to talk in here.

(Meanwhile)

Nezu was on the train to Hosu right now. When that call had happened, he wasn't expecting a call that four students—his own son being one of them—had helped taken down the Hero Killer. He wished that the maniac in question had only gone down in a single hit before he could do damage to his students. To his child. Nezu had sat down and waited for his stop to come up. "I-I don't need to worry. They told me he has been recovering…" Nezu realized he was still shaking, not having felt this afraid in a long time. So many emotions and thoughts overwhelmed the "mouse". Anger at the humans that dared hurt his family and his students. Sadness for the current well-beings of said people. Finally, fear if he made a mistake putting Lucas in the Hero Course. Maybe he shouldn't have put him in, he's been attacked during both a class and now an internship. "This is his dream. If…I forbade him from pursuing it, it'd cause a rift between me and him." Nezu didn't know what to do, because he wants Lucas to be independent and have a good life, but now…What's he supposed to do?

He tries to keep him safe, it'd make him hate his father. Nezu recognized that this idea would say to Lucas he didn't trust him,

What if he…?" Nezu felt his paw trembling at what he about to think. "Don't be absurd. You need to trust your pup. He's not a baby anymore." Nezu hoped this was the best answer. "I'll ask him if he still wants to continue. Whatever choice he makes, I will choose to support it." Nezu said, deciding that leaving it to his son would be more ideal. No matter what, he WILL protect his son.

(Back at the hospital)

Izuku had restlessly gotten out of bed to see Shoto and Tenya were already awake. "Did you sleep, Midoriya?" Shoto asked, "No, not really." Izuku said.

"I figured. Me neither." Shoto said, nodding. Izuku then looked over to Lucas, who was still unconscious. The three of them then saw he was grunting and tried to lift himself up. "Wh-What…?" Lucas had barely opened his eyes. Tenya and Izuku smiled widely, while Shoto let a small one be shown. "Sakai. You're all right!" Tenya said, "W-We're…in the hospital…right?" Lucas asked. "Yes. It's good to see you awake. How are you feeling?" Shoto asked him.

"Less dizzy…but really tired…and my arm hurts a little, still." Lucas explained

Izuku had looked up at the ceiling, "Thinking about that fight now, we did something pretty amazing." Izuku said, realizing that they had taken on an ACTUAL villain! By themselves no less. "Yeah, I agree." Shoto said.

"After everything that happened back there, it kinda feels like a miracles we're even alive." Izuku said.

Lucas smiled, "I saw it. You started mastering your powers…I'd celebrate for you, but…I can't at the moment." He said. Izuku smiled for a moment, "Though, with my leg messed up, I was an easy target. He probably could've killed me if he really wanted to." Izuku noted, "Yeah, seems to me he let the three of us live on purpose." Shoto realized that Stain only aimed for weak points that were nearly easy repairable. "I'm impressed by you though, Iida. He was actually trying to murder you, but you stood tall." Shoto said, impressed.

Tenya looked like he would protest. "That's not true. I was—" Tenya looked down, realizing that he only did this for revenge and nothing else mattered. He didn't stand tall, he threw his life just to never stop grieving. Lucas looked in shame, "I'm sorry, Tenya." Lucas still continued to blame himself. "Sakai, you don't need to—"

They stopped their conversation when they saw someone walk through the door. "Oh, so the injured youngins are awake." Gran Torino said, Izuku smiled, happy to see his mentor.

Tenya frowned when he saw Manual walk in as well. "Idiot." Gran Torino told his intern, which startled him. "I could yell at you for hours right now." Gran Torino said. "Yeah, I'm sorry—" Izuku tried to apologize, but Gran Torino explained that someone wanted to talk to them before he did scolded him.

On cue, they had seen two figures walk in, Lucas and Izuku recognized Nezu walking in, but it was the taller man they were more curious about. He resembled a beagle and was INSANELY tall, and he wore a black and white spotted necktie. "This is Hosu's chief of police. Kenji Tsuragamae." Gran Torino introduced them.

"Pap—P-Principal Nezu…" Lucas stuttered his words, and Tenya and Shoto looked shocked at the fact that UA's Principal was here. Lucas could see the look in his father's eyes, no mask was up, even if he wasn't shaking, Lucas could see what was happening with his papa. Nezu didn't give a fake smile, but rather a worried look. Nezu looked at Lucas's cheek and noticed a scar was visible. The "mouse"was deeply sad for his pup, though he tried not to show it.

"Tsuragamae? The-The Chief?" Izuku thought to himself.

Shoto and Tenya instinctively stood up, while Lucas and Izuku struggled. "No, please, stay seated, woof." The chief had said to the boys. "Woof?" Izuku quietly thought to himself.

"So, you're the U.A. students who brought down the Hero Killer, huh?" He asked, which was still hard to believe for Nezu.

It wasn't an outlandish outcome, given the prowess of these four, but it was nothing short of incredible. Now, he'd be praising them for their efforts if he wasn't so concerned right now. But still, the fact that they went up against a rampaging murderer. "We are." Shoto said, "I'm sure you must be wondering what I and the police chief are doing here, Mr. Todoroki?" Nezu asked, Shoto didn't say it out loud, but he was surprised the principal knew what he was thinking. "Stain has some serious injuries. Severe burns and several broken bones." Tsuragamae explained that Stain is in a hospital under strict guard before his trial and arrest. "Here's a lesson you should have already learned. When Quirks became the norm, the police force sought to maintain the status quo." Tsuragamae said, "They decided we wouldn't use Quirks as weapons. That's when heroes came in. They could do what we couldn't, if they were licensed, of course, woof." Lucas then realized why the chief was bringing this up. "You're here because we fought the Hero Killer without licenses?" Lucas asked, "Yes. It would be impossible to condone the use of deadly Quirks. After all, we're here to stop such harm from being done. The only reason Pros can use their powers now is because of the strict code of ethics that the early heroes chose to abide by." Tsuragamae explained that it is illegal for those uncertified to use their powers and cause harm. "Whether you were up against the Hero Killer or not, none of you had the authority to harm the villain." Lucas looked down, That means the four of you, and your supervisors—Endeavor, Manual and Gran Torino—SHOULD receive harsh punishments for this gross abuse of your powers." Tsuragamae said, "You can't be serious." Lucas said, "We didn't want to fight or use our powers."

"Mr. Sakai—" Nezu said, trying to stay professional and calm his son, respectively. "No! That isn't right! He's saying we should've laid down and accepted Stain would kill us if we wanted to abide by the law and use our powers!" Lucas defied that, something Nezu wasn't expecting. "Sakai's right. If Iida had not stepped in, Native wouldn've been murdered. And if not for Midoriya, both of them would be dead. And Lucas kept taking so many hits just to protect everyone, but he put his life on the line for the sake of others." Shoto defended the actions of his friends. Nezu was alarmed to hear that. Even if he had heard it before, the very thoughts of his pup taking all the attacks he did was upsetting to hear.

"No one else even realized that the Hero Killer was in Hosu. Are you truly saying we should've just stood by and watched people die?" Shoto asked Tsuragamae.

"Calm down." Izuku tried to calm his friends, "So it's okay to break the law as long as it goes your way?" Tsuragamae asked in return, which was something Shoto wasn't expecting.

"That's not what we're saying!" Lucas objected, "Mr. Sakai—" Nezu tried to stop his son, "It's a hero's job to save lives! You're an officer, so you have to deal with solving murders, stopping crime and abiding by laws, same as any other hero or civilian, but either way, WE'RE all supposed to save lives! Heroes, officers, civilians." He went on, "L—Mr. Sakai—" Nezu tried to call his again, but Lucas was still going. "I don't We can't just leave people to—" Lucas became more and more furious the more he spoke.

"Lucas!" Nezu shouted his first name, "This is why none of you are fully fledged Pros." Nezu shut his eyes as Tsuragamae went on. Still, he had never seen such an intensity in Lucas. He could tell this matter so much to him, still. "It's obvious UA and Endeavor haven't been teaching you near enough." Tsuragamae explained. Lucas just felt his inner rage intensify at that comment, "What a shame."

"The law didn't do anything to help those I care about." Lucas muttered.

"Lucas, that is enough—"

"Sakai, please. Show your respect—" Nezu and Tenya tried to tell him.

"No! Those are my friends, so I can't and watch you all—" Lucas started tearing up, "I may not have suffered myself." Lucas remembered Stain and Shoto's words to him about how he's too innocent. "But all the people I know and care for HAVE in some shape or form. I made the mistake of leaving someone alone…someone I KNEW was hurting on the inside…I don't want to make all those mistakes again. If I see someone's in danger, I need to step in and help them. I don't care whether I'm a Pro or a just a "stupid kid"!" Lucas explained.

Everyone could see this had hurt so much for Lucas to hear. "Pup, that's enough." Nezu realized why he thought like this, and it doesn't help that he was fresh off of a fight where three of his friends had nearly died. Still, he knows his pup will need to understand this at some point. "I know this is hard for you to hear and understand, but the world can be very unrelenting and cruel." Nezu said, even though he didn't really wish to tell him that. Lucas didn't look at him, but he felt his hand being grabbed by his father.

"But things aren't so easily dark, my boy. Let him finish first." Nezu tried to offer a kind smile.

"What I've said is the official stance of the police department, Sakai-kun. But any punishment would only be necessary if this went public." Tsuragamae explained to him. "If it did, you'd probably be applauded by citizens everywhere." Tsuragamae explained there was nowhere they could've escaped from being reprimanded. "On the other hand, we could say Endeavor saved the day. Stain's burns would support this story completely, and we could pretend you weren't involved, woof."

Lucas and Shoto stiffened, all the same. They were still frustrated. Lucas had to remind himself of all the good Enji Todoroki has done, even if he hated him for hurting his friend to sate a pathetic ego.

Tsuragamae was thankful there were few witnesses. "This could be the last you heard of any punishments. From the law, of course. It would mean no one would know about you, though." Tsuragamae said, pointing out how they wouldn't receive acclaim at all. "The choice is yours." He said to the four of them, "Personally, I know where I stand. I don't wanna damage any promising young careers." Tsuragamae gave a thumbs up.

Lucas was shocked by that response, but he knew he wouldn't care if he was ever mentioned or glorified in stopping a big target. There were more important things than that. "Either way, we'll need to take responsibility for being negligent supervisors." Manual said, tears a lot more evident.

Tenya had walked up to his mentor, bowing his head in apology. "I'm sorry. I should've listened." Tenya apologized to him, while Manual bonked his head. "Yeah! You caused us a lot of trouble. Remember that, and don't do it again."

Manual said to him, Lucas realized he had lost his temper. "Chief Tsuragamae. I…I can't offer any apology for how I responded that would be enough. But…I do apologize." Lucas bowed respectfully towards the chief.

"I respectfully accept your apology. Sakai-kun, helping others at the cost of your own is a great sense of morality. But I will inform you to remember the laws must be followed. You are not the judge, jury or executioner, nor do you need to be. But you're still learning, that's why I'm not mad." Tsuragamae said, knowing that the boy was still young. "Yes sir. Thank you, sir." Lucas said, affirmatively.

"And I apologize as well." Izuku said, realizing he still disobeyed Gran Torino's orders.

"Me, too. We'll leave it to you." Shoto said, "I know it's not fair. You won't enjoy the game and praise you probably would've received otherwise. But at least, allow me, as the chief of police to thank you." Tsuragamae gave a respectful bow.

Shoto looked to his side, "You know, you could've started with that." Shoto said, Tsuragamae then stood up straight again, "I will be discussing things with your supervisors. Principal, I believe you wished to say something to them." Nezu had smiled, "Thank you for your time, Chief Tsuragamae." Nezu had decided to discuss other details.

"As far as I will say: I am proud to see Mr. Aizawa teach such incredible and kind students! That said, as proud as I am for your victory, I would also like to discuss the details of this case further. I believe a disciplinary action would still be in order for the misconduct of storming off from your mentors during your internship." Nezu explained, Lucas had nodded. "I understand, Pa-Principal Nezu." Lucas said, almost calling him "papa" in front of Shoto & Tenya.

"Understood, sir." Izuku said, "Yes sir." Shoto said, "Of course, Principal Nezu, sir." Tenya said, more politely.

Lucas had gone and sat back in his bed.

"Lucas?" Nezu asked. "Is Principal Nezu on first name terms with Sakai?" Tenya asked, "I'm sorry…about…blowing up like that…" Lucas muttered. "My boy, you have a kind heart. I know you'd never wish harm on anyone, and I'm proud of your nature to protect." Nezu said.

"Well, I have to…If I don't, sometimes it feels like no one will. Out of all the people in this room, I know people weren't there for you guys, in different ways. So…it has to be me. I'm choosing to step in to help. I'm not gonna turn my back others when…when no one was there for you guys." Lucas said, Shoto Tenya and Lucas all looked at him. "Don't act like you're all alone, Lucas." Shoto said, which made him look up. "Of course I will step in. I trust the others feel the same way?" Shoto asked.

"Yeah, that's right. Lucas, I'd be stepping in, too." Izuku said, keeping a determined smile on his face. "I will work have to work hard for me to measure up, but you can count on me, as well." Tenya said, smirking. Lucas had felt a moment of surprise, but then he smiled for a moment. How could he thought so selfishly? His friends are willing to step in. "Then…I will still fight for you guys, too. I trust you guys." Lucas said, "Because…it's you guys I wanna protect the most."

Nezu had smiled for his students, "Well, I suggest you continue to work hard on your abilities and limits." He advised, "With all of this out of the way, how are you feeling, my dear boy?" Nezu asked.

"I wasted too much energy getting angry. Mostly tired…" Lucas had rubbed his eyes, and shut them to blink. Nezu smiled at that, "Rest up then, my boy. That goes for each and everyone here. Don't strain yourselves, even if Lucas healed you." Nezu said, kindly. "I will discuss the details with the other Pros, but after that, I will return to the academy. I hope you all recover well." Nezu said, walking out the door.

Lucas lifted himself up out of his bed, "You…seem to have close connection to the principal, Sakai." Tenya said, straightening his glasses. Shoto noticed that, as well. "Oh…uh…th-that's because…" Izuku tried to think of a lie. "

"Oh, uh...h-he's…my dad…" Lucas said, quietly, but that sentence had shocked Tenya and Shoto. "O-Oh…THAT'S what you meant." Shoto said, now understanding the conversation from when they hung out the other say, but Tenya's jaw had dropped. "What…YOU are the principal's…son?!" Tenya asked. Lucas just sheepishly smiled, "Wh-What's…What's wrong? Can't…see the family…re-resemblance?" He tried to make a joke, trying to be a little more mischievous, but he realized how cringeworthy that must've been. "Wh-Whatever his punishment will be, don't l-let-let it upset you. He…may h-hate so many people, but still…he's an understanding person. I-I doubt it will be anything too s-sev-severe." Lucas explained, "I'll take your word for it." Shoto said.

"Di-Didn't he tell me he could be really intense when he wants to?!" Izuku had asked, a little afraid of what the punishment would be, since he recalled the previous conversation. "Still…I know I'm adopted…I don't know how Papa found me, but…I appreciate that he loves me and that he raised me, and he taught me to be kind to others…" Lucas began to think to himself, before he started thinking about his dream and that Giygas.

"I…need to ask him about…where I once came from." He thought. Lucas wasn't sure where he came from, but the stories being told by Giygas makes him wonder so much about it. PSI was power born from aliens? He'll need to find a way to confirm whether or not anything Giygas said was fictional or fact.

(Okay, I'm done for now. I hope Lucas speaking up didn't derail things for u guys! I figured Lucas being afraid of not being strong enough or not helping anyone is a flaw he would have, even in the main canon's circumstance. Especially since he's not as confident as Ness or Ninten seem. I'll finish this off with saying next chapter will finish everything else up and finally we'll start getting chapters on Claus. Anyways, stay strong and awesome!)

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And let the God of my salvation be exalted.