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It was a week after Midoriya’s birthday. The school decided to have a trip for the heroics department for fun and as a way to train for stealth and quirkless fighting. Midoriya was ecstatic. He needed to work on combat, and this was the perfect trip to! His classmates, on the other hand, were.. less than excited. Aizawa gathered them in the common room of the dorms (which they’d moved into at the start of the break) to announce the trip, quirk at the ready for an outburst.
“AWH!”
“COME ON!”
“THIS IS GONNA BE SO BORING!”
But Nagisa didn’t care. He could care less. He only cared when Aizawa announced the location. “We’ll be doing this exercise for a day at Kunugigaoka High with Class 3-E, the infamous group known for killing the anti-matter.” Midoriya’s heart sank. Fuck, fuck, fuckfuckfuckfuck- “-trip will be tomorrow, so pack up tonight. We’ll be leaving tomorrow at 8 and arrive back at 3. Lunch will be served there. Lunch Rush won’t be going with us, so pack your lunch if needed.” Aizawa’s voice pulled him back to consciousness. Midoriya immediately rushed up to his room, ignoring the voices of,
“Deku!”
“Where’s Mido going?”
“Izuku!!”
“Shit, Midoriya!”
He runs into his room, slouching in the corner while immediately opening messages.
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Midoriya: did you guys hear abt the trip tmr? 4:47, read
Akabane: No, what is it? 4:48, read
Okuda: yh, wht hppnd? 4:48, read
Sugino: Clearly, I didn’t. 4:48, read
Midoriya: the heroics department’s taking a trip to 3-e tmr.. 4:48, read
Sugino: YOU’RE KIDDING. 4:49, read
Okuda: ..FUCK. 4:49, read
Akabane: SHIT, MANAMI’S NOT DOING HORRIBLE GRAMMAR. 4:49, read
Kayano: JUST GOT ONLINE, WHAT DO WE DO. 4:50, read
Okuda: ok, rude karma, and shld izu jst go wth 3-e? 4:50, read
Midoriya: that’d be best.. nedzu doesn't know i’m 3-e, so- 4:51, read
Kayano: FUCK, NEDZU CALLED ME TO HIS OFFICE. 4:51, read
Okuda: Us too.. Akabane's rushing Yukiko, so those two as well.. fuck. 4:52, read
Midoriya: OMG WHAT?? I WASN'T CALLED DOWN. 4:52, read
Sugino: izu, that's because nedzu doesn't know you're 3-E. And guys, please tell me what happens, you know I’m not at UA. 4:53, read
Midoriya: AND ME, I'M NOT FUCKING THERE. 4:53, read
Okuda: it’s ok, w’ll be fne. 4:53, read
Kayano: Are you saying that to ease us or you? 4:54, read
Okuda: BOTH, KAEDE, FUCKING BOTH. 4:54, read
Midoriya: Manami, take deep breaths. We’ll be fine. 4:55, read
Okuda: izu, U’RE sying tht. 4:55, read
Midoriya: even so. 4:55, read
Kanzaki: This isn’t the time or place guys, what matters is that we're going back to 3-E. 4:55, read
Akabane: We’ll see each other once we get there. 4:56, read
Okuda: k.. sry izu. 4:56, read
Midoriya: all good manami, we’re all kinda hysterical from this. 4:56, read
Sugino: If ANYTHING happens, I’m here guys. PLEASE tell me if you need help. 4:56, read
Kanzaki: Noted, Itona. I’ll text back in a bit. 4:56, read
Okuda bumps into Kanzaki and Akabane while staring at her phone, both looking as terrified as she did. Okuda puts it away. “Let’s wait for Kaede.” Okuda’s voice sounded disheveled. Okuda and Kanzaki nod, looking over at her running over. “-ck, fuck, fuck, fuck!” Kaede's mumbles fade in. Okuda stiffens, staring at the school building. The rest of the group stares up at the building with him, eyes filled with terror. Kanzaki finally breaks the ice. “Ok, what the actual hell does Nedzu want.”
“I just wanted to talk with you guys over the trip to Class E tomorrow!” In that moment, they collectively look to see Nedzu standing outside the doors, usual smile on full display. “Come in, come in!” Nedzu leads them into the building, the group of students growing more and more worried by the second. They all get to Nedzu’s office, completely silent. Nedzu sits down at his desk, the 4 kids opposite.
“I simply wanted to give you guys a warning about tomorrow. I presume you all know about the trip, correct?” The 4 nod. “Good. So, tomorrow, the Commission decided they'd like you guys to join 3-E to teach Class A.. a little lesson. Class A is going tomorrow, so you’ll only be going for Class A, Class B will be going the day after.”
“Hold on, all of us?” Akabane’s tone held a bit of edge they hadn’t heard since.. well.. Koro-Sensei’s assassination. “Yes. I know, it’s traumatizing, however it’s up to the Commission, not me.” Kayano sighs, looking at the group. Kanzaki speaks up, “Fine, but are we just gonna ride on the buses like nothing’s happening?”
“Of course not! You’ll be arriving in their own limo tomorrow before Class A gets there.” Everyone’s heart rate slows down, in contrast to the much faster pace it kept a minute ago. “Ok.. is there a catch?” Kanzaki slowly asks. “Oh, heavens no! I figured the idea of going would be enough.” Nedzu’s smile stays on his face.
The 4 look at each other, then back at Nedzu. “I assume we have no choice?” Akabane asks. “Again, not my choice, it’s the Commission’s.” Nedzu says, in the same leveled tone. “You’re dismissed. Bring what you need tomorrow.” The 4 leave, keeping the mask on as they got outside. Halfway to the dorms, they crack. Tears stream down their faces as their faces redden in the cold of the night. The tears dry up after a while, soaking into their skin by the time they make it to the dorms.
After about 20 minutes of sitting in silence, Midoriya got a text.
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Akabane: SOMETIMES I WONDER HOW NEDZU GOT HIGH SPECS. 5:03, read
Sugino: WOAH, WHAT HAPPENED?? 5:03, read
Kanzaki: APPARENTLY, the Hero Commission is saying we’ll be taking a field trip to 3-E. 5:04, read
Sugino: WHAT. I mean, good, but BAD. 5:04, read
Okuda: evn wrse, its the WHLE HRO DPRTMNT! w’re going bc of the hpsc’s poor decisions. 5:04, read
Midoriya: It’s good, we’ll see you guys, but then again, if I see that place again, I WILL freak. 5:04, read
Okuda: so uh.. kaede jst gt 2 the drms and she strmd 2 hr drm, slmmng the dr. 5:05, read
Midoriya: let her, this is scary asf. 5:05, read
Sugino: Well.. I’ll see you guys tomorrow? And Midoriya’s new boyfriend? 5:06, read
Midoriya: STFU TOMOHITO!!!!! 5:06, read
Akabane: YESSS, I NEED TO SEE IF HE’S WORTHY.
Midoriya: OF WHAT?? 5:06, read
Kanzaki: BEING MY BEST FRIEND’S BOYFRIEND. 5:06, read
Midoriya: lEt’S sEe If He PaSsEs ThE tEsT! 5:07, read
Akabane: You better hope he does 👿 5:07, read
Midoriya: 🙄 5:08, read
He spends that night crying himself to sleep, the darkness welcoming him at 3 am.
Midoriya hurries to the common room, bag strapped over his torso. He sits next to Todoroki, Todoroki’s blank stare turning to him. “Hi, Izuku.” Midoriya looks at Todoroki, f̶a̶k̶e̶ smiling. “Oh, hi Shoto!” Midoriya lays his head on Todoroki’s shoulder, earning a smile from the latter.
That moment, Uraraka, Tsu, and Iida sit down on the other couch, each with their own smile and bags. “Hey, guys!” Uraraka greets. “Hi, Ochako.” Todoroki says. “You guys excited? Kero.” Tsu asks, tilting her head. “I’m-”
“OK, time to get onto the bus, Hell Class, please meet outside.” Everyone’s attention snaps to Aizawa. The class gets up, forms into their own groups, and walks outside. Everyone finally loads onto the bus, Midoriya sitting next to Todoroki on the right side of the bus. Todoroki was in the aisle seat, Midoriya in the window. Todoroki’s head rested on Midoriya’s shoulder as he slept for the ride, Midoriya’s earbud tucked into his left ear as he listened to music and scrolled on his phone. Both boy’s hands were resting on the armrest, Todoroki’s entwined with Midoriya’s.
The two confessed and got together on Midoriya’s birthday, both apparently having crushes since they became friends at the sports festival. Once they did, rumor spread like wildfire and the whole class knew, so if anyone saw them acting intimate, they’d turn a blind eye.
With Midoriya’s free hand, he opened the groupchat and started to text in it.
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Midoriya: just got on the bus. stay safe!!!!! 8:02, read
Akabane: Same, just got into the limo. 8:03, read
Kanzaki: THIS SHIT’S FANCY! 8:03, read
Kayano: IKRRR 8:03, read
Midoriya: ours is semi-fancy, we got the good bus instead of the rusty school buses!!!!! 8:04, read
Kanzaki: GOODDD! 8:04, read
Kayano: Okuda’s asleep on my shoulder- 8:04, read
Midoriya: that’s sweet lol!!!!!! same with my bf :) 8:04, read
Kanzaki: Awh, send pics! 8:04, read
Midoriya: NOH. 8:05, read
Akabane: Alright, I’m getting off, stay safe! 8:05, read
Midoriya: see you guys there!!!!! 8:05, read
Sugino: Yeah, see you guys there! 8:06, read
After what felt like an eternity, they pull up to the school. Midoriya softly nudges Todoroki with his shoulder, packing up their stuff. “Babe, we’re here.” Midoriya softly says. Todoroki sits up, rubbing his eyes and grabbing his stuff. Everyone loads off the bus, looking around at the huge school. “Woah.. this place is huge!” Mina exclaims, stars in her eyes. Aizawa makes it over to the group, his smirk making Mina regret opening her mouth, “That’s not where we’ll be training. The spot is over the mountain tops, with Class E.”
“The End Class?” Todoroki asks without a thought, making everyone scared as hell for what was to come. “Exactly.” Aizawa says, smirk only growing. Aizawa’s smirk only stops when a man walks up behind them in a suit, towering over the students. "We'd like to see Midoriya Izuku for the remainder of the trip." Midoriya turns around, recognizing that voice from anywhere. Karasuma. Aizawa raises an eyebrow, but lets Midoriya go without a thought. Izuku's innocent look falls from Midoriya’s face once his back was turned.
Karasuma walks with Midoriya to Kunugigaoka. At the entrance, Midoriya noticed Bitch-sensei and the group of 4. Midoriya looks behind himself, sees Class A had long since disappeared, and runs to the group. At the sight of Midoriya hurrying to them, Jelavic looks up from her phone and watches Midoriya as he throws himself into Jelavic, hugging her tightly. “Hey, brat.” Jelavic says with a smile. After a bit, he pulls away. “Glad we could have the reunion, but what are we doing exactly?” Akabane pipes up, Midoriya walking over to him and standing next to him as Karasuma catches up to them, standing next to Jelavic.
“You guys are gonna do the training exercises with Class A. We’ll only be there for guidance.” Karasuma explains. “Oh, and Nedzu rented 2 golf carts.”
There was a pause.
“What?!” Kanzaki exclaims, smiling. Jelavic points to the golf carts sitting on the side of the school. Midoriya smiles, “How come this wasn’t here when we needed it?! I developed chronic pain from the walks up and down that goddamn mountain!” Karasuma turns to him, “..Chronic pain?”
“Not the time.”
Midoriya climbs into the left back seat of the golf cart, Kayano and Akabane following suit in the middle and right. Okuda and Kanzaki climb into the other golf cart, Okuda on the left back seat and Kanzaki in the back right. Karasuma gets into the golf cart with Midoriya, Kayano and Akabane, Jelavic getting into the one with the other girls. After a moment of getting settled, they were off.
“Woah, this is so fun!” Midoriya smiles, looking at the trees that pass as they speed up the mountain. Luckily, there was a path up they could take where Class A didn’t see them. Kayano pipes up, “I know, right?! Who knew!” Akabane smirks, “Certainly not us!”
Midoriya rolls his eyes, his smile staying. After 10 minutes of driving, filled with retelling stories from Class E, they made it to the building. At the front was Class E spread in the front of the building. The golf carts parked, and each of the 5 kids flung off the seats. They all ran up to the class, tackling any and all kids into a hug. Eventually, it turns into a group hug, all kids tearing up and smiling, Karasuma and Jelavic watching from afar. “While I’d hate to interrupt, you guys have preparation to do!” Jelavic says with a smirk.
The smile disappeared from the class’ faces, “Awhhh!”. Midoriya speaks up, “What are we gonna do? Basic training or something?”
“We’ll be doing quirkless assassin training. In short, it’s basic combat and stealth skills. And possibly, a bit of gunwork.” Karasuma says. That earned a nod from the group in understanding. They filter into the 3-E building, going straight to the classroom they experienced everything in. A year with Koro-Sensei. A year of feeling like they belonged. A year of worth. Of happiness.
“Guys, over here!” Terasaka beams, pointing at a box of guns and knives on a desk. “Oh, perfect! You guys all have your knives and guns, correct?” Takebayashi asks. In unison, everyone pulls out their weapons, putting them away afterwards. “Ok then, the weapons are just for Class A!” Takebayashi picks up the box, carrying it outside to the yard behind the school. Everyone follows suit, staying nearby in case anything goes wrong.
Karasuma and Jelavic join them in the back, taking the box from Takebayashi and setting it down on the field. “Line up, everyone, four groups of 5, Yoshida and Itona in the last group.” Karasuma says. Everyone obliges, lining up in their groups. “Good. There’s 15 more minutes until Class A gets here, in the meantime, get the rest of the supplies from the closets and put them next to the weapons.” Everyone immediately disperses heading for the classroom. Midoriya grabs the targets while Nakamura grabs the paintball guns and paint, hurrying outside and putting it next to the weapons.
After 5 minutes, everything’s rounded up and on the field. For the next 25, yes 25, for some reason they took that long, minutes, Karasuma and Jelavic were talking next to the 3-E building near the steps while the kids were sitting in their spots on the grass catching up on the months they spent apart.
“Wow, they really cleaned this place up after the war…” Midoriya says. Kayano nods, still shaken, “I know.. it looks so different from how we left it.” Nakamura half-smiles, shrugging, “It was a shock for us too… I’m pretty glad they cleared it though, I wouldn’t want to even go back here if it looked the same as the war. I’d have a panic attack, at LEAST.” The 3 nod in agreement.
“So, Kaede, how’s your acting career?” Nakamura asked. “It’s been good so far. UA’s general course is really good too!” Kayano says with a smile. Kanzaki joins in, “I can agree, I’ve learned so much! So glad I got in, I know.. I know Koro-sensei would be proud.” At that, the group of kids talking looks down, but when Midoriya starts to speak after the pause, everyone gets their mind off it.
“I’m sure he is..” Midoriya says. “You guys know I’m training to be a hero and teacher and Kaede is an actress, but what about you two?” Midoriya asks Kanzaki and Nakamura. “Oh, I haven't decided yet, but I'm sure I'll figure something out!” Nakamura exclaims with a smile. Kanzaki smiles as well, “I want to be a nurse.” Midoriya gains stars in his eyes, “Oh that’s so cool!”
“Thank you!” The two girls say in unison.
“-GH, THAT WAS SO TIME CONSUMING!” They hear fade in from the nearby woods, whom Midoriya recognizes as Kaminari. At that, Class E stands up and faces where the sound came from. “SHUT UP, DUNCE FACE!” Bakugou yells, palms popping with explosions. “You two, shut up.” Aizawa says, the two immediately shutting up at Aizawa's tone. Kayano giggles quietly, leaning backward toward Midoriya to whisper, “That’s Class A? Really?” Midoriya laughs quietly, leaning toward her as well, “I think the same thing every day.”
Karasuma finally notices Class A, going down the stairs with Jelavic, “Ah, Class A from UA. I’m Karasuma, pleasure to meet everyone.” Aizawa says, “Pleasure to meet you as well. I’m Aizawa. Oh, in advance, if you have any trouble-” Bakugou cuts Aizawa off finally noticing Midoriya, “DEKU?!”
Midoriya awkwardly waves from his spot, “Uh.. hey guys.” Aizawa asks, “Midoriya, what are you doing over there?” Karasuma speaks up, “Apologies for not explaining earlier. Midoriya will be joining Class E in instructing Class A. Whether he wants to tell why or not is up to him.” Midoriya nods, “Thanks Karasuma, sir.”
“Deku, are you sure?” Uraraka asks. “Very.” is the only thing Midoriya gets outs before Aizawa speaks up. “Alright, everyone in their spots, quickly.” Quickly, the kids organize on the right of Class E, getting into the same four rows by seat number while the 3 teachers stand next to the stairs. The missing spot of Midoriya being the thing they glance at every-so-often. “So, this will be a lesson in stealth training and combat, and while this may not be a skill you’d use often, it’s gonna be a skill you’ll use. So, with that being said, Class E, get into groups of 2 with someone in your class, find a spot. Class A, you guys will pick your partners once Class E spars.” Jelavic explains. The kids scatter to find someone to group with and a spot, Midoriya choosing Akabane and they pick a spot in the middle of the field. Once everyone got into their groups, Karasuma explained what they’d be doing.
“So, this first lesson will be training in basic combat. Class E will start as an instruction of what you can do. You will find a spot on the field with your partner, and you guys are going to do a basic spar. No weapons, Class E. Not yet, at least.” Class E groans. “But no weapons is so boring!” Kayano complains. Jelavic rolls her eyes, “It doesn’t matter!” Class A’s eyes widen. Mina shouts, “Are we sure WEAPONS are ok to use?!”
“I agree! I don’t think that’d be best for soon-to-be heroes!” Iida says as well. “Even if it wouldn’t be best, you’ll use weapons at some point in your hero career. And besides, Class E is a class of hell spawns as well.” Karasuma sighs.
“HELL YEAH WE ARE!” Akabane yells. Midoriya smacks him against the back of his scalp, “Shut the fuck up Karma!” Class A gapes, until Karasuma interrupts the chaos for the umpteenth time, “OK THEN, moving forward, everyone ready?” Karasuma asks. Class E nods, “Ok, 3.”
Everyone gets into position.
“2.”
Strategies fly through the class’ heads.
“1.”
Fists strategically fly through the air. Each kid has a clear idea of what they’re doing. The matches draw out. Aizawa’s even impressed from where he’s standing. Class A, however, is shocked as hell. By the time the matches ended, there were very close results from everyone.
“And… TIME!” Jelavic’s voice rings out. Bakugou’s explosions pound in Izuku’s head, “DEKU! HOW THE FUCK DID YOU GET GOOD AT COMBAT?!” Izuku smirks, “Thanks for the compliment! And junior high!” Bakugou immediately shuts up. Akabane snickers, “That’s your enemy? Really Izuku?” Midoriya rolls his eyes turning to Akabane, “You try dealing with him, you know what he's done!” Akabane nods understandably.
“OK, Class A, pick your partners, get into stances.” Midoriya noticed the pairings, Bakugou + Kirishima, Todoroki + Iida, Uraraka + Tsu, like normal. Nothing really changed from the spars in class. The spars were semi-decent, but it showed they needed a lot of work. It showed if you just took their quirk, they wouldn’t be of much use.
“So this is the class that took down the League?” Akabane whispers with a small chuckle. Midoriya rolls his eyes, whispering back, “Be nice! …But yeah, I agree, quirks are the key to them being even an ounce of good in combat.” Akabane quietly laughs, “And you say I’m the one who should be nice.” Midoriya says, “That’s because I’m saying… a form of constructive criticism. Let’s call it that.” Akabane rolls his eyes with a smile.
“Alright! Everyone, take a 5 minute break while I talk to the teachers about the next activity. Don’t break anything.” Aizawa yells out. Midoriya walks over Todoroki, hugging him. “Hey!” Todoroki hugs back, “Hey. How are you doing? Why are you with Class E?” Midoriya pulls away after a moment, smile dropping, “I uh.. I don’t really want to talk about that yet.” Todoroki nods understandably, “Ok then, but just know, you can talk to me about anything.” Midoriya’s smile reappears, “Of course! Love you.” Todoroki smiles, “Love you too.”
“WOW, IZU, never knew you could pull Endeavor’s son!” Akabane strolls over to the two, the rest of the friend group walking next to him. Midoriya rolls his eyes, “Karma, shut up! Also, don’t refer to him as Endeavor’s son.” Kayano smirks, “Fine, Shoto works?” Todoroki nods. “Ok then. Anyways, hi, nice to meet ya, we’re his best friends. You better treat him well or I swear to fuck-” Kayano goes on until Midoriya stops her, “KAEDE, SHHH! Sorry babe, they’re extremely annoying.”
"ANNOYING?! The word's overprotective, get it right!" Kayano exclaims. Todoroki smiles, “It’s fine, don’t worry. My dad will most likely be worse, if he even ever finds out, so just a warm up.” Midoriya smiles, “Good, good. Also, Kaede, he treats me well, don’t act like he’s my number one enemy.” Sugino nods, “Mhm… I’m still keeping my eye on him.
“Fine, whatever, just treat him like a person, please.” Midoriya says. The group nods. “Good. Aizawa-sensei’s about to announce the next activity, so let’s get back to our spots.” Midoriya kisses Todoroki’s cheek, waving goodbye. “Seeya afterwards!” After that, Midoriya simply walks back over to his friend group, leaving Todoroki flustered. Kanzaki giggles, “Damn, Izu.” Midoriya rolls his eyes as he teases, “Please, I can pull, you’re just jealous.” Kanzaki rolls her eyes, “Stfu.”
“Alright, back to your spots.” Aizawa says. That was all it took for Class A to run back to their spots and for Class E to stroll over to theirs.
“So, this activity will be a simple game of Hide and Seek. Hide wherever you need on the mountain. Class A are the seekers, Class E are the hiders.” Karasuma explains. Class E jumps with joy, while Class A shrugs. “Simply Hide and Seek? Ok then.” Kaminari says. At that, Class E smirks. “Well, this will be easy.” Akabane says. Class E nods in agreement.
“They’ll have no idea what’s coming..” Midoriya smirks. Akabane laughs, “Never knew ya had it in you, Gender.” Midoriya rolls his eyes with a playful smile, “Oh please, you had every idea, Semi-Senioritis.”
“On your marks,” Karasuma starts.
Class A turns around.
“Get set…”
Class E waits.
“GO!”
Class E runs as fast and quiet as they can towards the nearby woods. “Let’s go, we need to find hiding spots for all 27 of us! Ritsu, any ideas?” As Midoriya pulled out his phone, Ritsu appeared on the screen. “Why, thank you for asking! Of course I do! You could use the trees to get around, and you could hide in any nearby bushes or in the trees.” Midoriya nods, “Thanks so much Ritsu!” Ritsu nods with a smile, “Absolutely no problem!”
The group runs until they reach some huge trees and bushes a bit away from the field. “Perfect! Half of us should go in trees, the other half in the bushes.” Kanzaki whispers. The class nods.
Immediately, half the class took to the trees while the rest were in the bushes. From the trees, Midoriya heard Karasuma announce Class A could come looking. He smirked. Some time passed, Midoriya estimated 10 minutes, before some students came close to finding them. Not really, they weren’t even 30 feet away, but Midoriya heard leaves crunching and shoes brushing the dirt. 20 minutes in, and Midoriya noticed Mina, Iida and Kaminari come near, but they passed right by.
30 minutes in and Akabane wondered something, “Hey, you guys remember the paintball battle we had to decide if we’d save or kill Koro-sensei?” The class nodded, “Yeah, Save Team won.” Akabane nodded, “So I wonder, what if we had a paintball battle with Class A?” The class is about to decline, but they think for a second. Kurahashi smirks, “Wait a minute.. that’s actually not a bad idea.” Midoriya nods, “Yeah.. come on, let’s go tell Karasuma-sensei and Bitch-sensei.” Terasaka grabs his arm before he’d jumped down, “Wait a minute, where are the UA kids? And besides, all 27 of us shouldn’t go.”
Midoriya nods, “Oh, right… guys, Pseudo-Takaoka, Forever Flat and I will go, you guys stay here. Everyone, that we know of, is nowhere near here, and we can sneak around to the teachers.” The class nods while Kayano steps out of the bushes and hooks onto a tree and Terasaka and Midoriya swing to the next tree. The three jump through the trees and look around. Realizing there was nobody around, they sneak over the field and snuck up behind the 3 teachers.
In the calmest voice Midoriya could muster, “Boo.” Each teacher jumps, with Jelavic exclaiming, “Geez kid, what the fuck?!” The 3 kids, the other two now standing next to Midoriya, smirk. Aizawa says, “Shouldn’t you be hiding right now?”, equally wondering when Midoriya became a gremlin.
“We snuck around the UA kids and they’re too deep into the forest to see us,” Kayano explains. Karasuma squints in confusion, “What?”
“We were wondering if we could have a paintball battle for the next activity.” Terasaka explains. Aizawa’s face turns confused, “I’m sorry, a what?” Karasuma says, “A paintball battle, they had them last year, and I mean, sure, but we don’t have the equipment.” Midoriya’s grin widens, “Over there.” Midoriya points to the big box of equipment for the game that Nakamura found earlier and just put with the rest of the stuff just in case. Jelavic nods understandably, “Alright, fine, is that ok with you Aizawa?” Aizawa says in a monotone, “I literally don’t care anymore.”
“Ok, perfect. Now we’ve got to head back, so I’ll go tell the class.” Midoriya says, leading the other 2 back to the trees. Kayano smirks at the noise of the 3 teachers complaining about “how fucking scary those kids were”.
They finally got back to the trees and bushes with the class, sneaking back into their spots in the greenery. At the 3 nodding, the class did their own little action of celebration before continuing with their game of I Spy they started.
After around an hour of them looking around, Karasuma finally yelled that Class E could come out. Class A started to walk out of the woods, Class E jumpscaring them once they made it out.
“How did you guys hide that well?!” Kaminari exclaimed. Mina pouted, “Same! You guys must have been invisible like Hagakure or something.” Akabane laughed, “You guys are just stupid, no need to worry.” Class A gapes, until Midoriya rolls his eyes, “Ignore him, he’s our class’s Monoma.” Akabane’s mouth drops, “I’M NOT MONOMA!” Midoriya smacks the back of his head, “God I feel like Kendo, poor her, YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE.”
“In all seriousness, it’s simple really, we hid in the trees and bushes!” Kanzaki interrupts. Shocked, Class A exclaims, “THAT’S ALL?!” Kanzaki nods. Midoriya snickers, “Yeah, you guys literally never checked there. The closest ones to getting us were Mina, Iida and Kaminari though, if it helps.” Mina and Kaminari jump with joy, “YES!”
“Get back to your spots.” Aizawa said, each kid immediately walking back to their spots. “So, thanks to Class E, our next activity will be a game of Paintball. After that, you guys will have lunch and a free day the rest of the day.” Jelavic explained. Immediately, the two classes exclaimed with joy, until Karasuma yelled, “QUIET.” At that, the two classes shut up. “The materials are right over there, Class E, you guys deal out the guns and paintball, Class E is red, Class A is blue. Go.”
The two classes run over to the paintball materials, Midoriya breaking it open. Akabane and Midoriya deal out the guns, passing around the paint to load up the guns. Once everyone’s situated, Karasuma explains some more details.
“Everyone is given free roam of the forest. The mission is to get everyone on the opposite team out. Use all your resources except quirks, get creative, and don’t kill anyone.” The two classes nod. “Go hide wherever you need in the forest, you guys have 20 seconds.” As the countdown began, the two classes spread out as resourcefully as they could. Immediately, Midoriya began to analyze. I could use the trees to get around, as proven before they won’t check there, Hagakure, Bakugou, Shinsou and Sho are going to be important assets considering stealth and strength, so it’d be good to get them first- “GO.”
With a sickening gunshot, Hagakure was out. Akabane smirks, “Nice one Gender.” Midoriya rolls his eyes, “Fuck off.” Caught off guard, Todoroki is shot. “SORRY LOVE!” Akabane laughs as hard as possible, and before Uraraka could get him, Midoriya yanks him out of the way. Jumping into a tree, Midoriya scolds him, “Come on you fucker! Stop getting yourself into stupid situations!” Akabane rolls his eyes, “You know you love me.”
“Oh please.”
The game continues. Rio gets out Iida, Uraraka gets out Sugino, Bakugou got out Okuda, Itona got out Bakugou, Kaminari’s out, Mina, Koda, Sato, Okano, until there’s only 4 left. Though, as Kanzaki gets shot, it’s down to 3.
Akabane, Midoriya, and Shinsou. Akabane and Midoriya had been separated long ago, so it was just who’d find who first. Midoriya swung to another tree, searching through each area. He was sure they’d win, after all, Karma was pretty good at this. Though, his confidence vanished as he heard a gunshot and a mad chuckle.
Karma.
Midoriya swung through the trees toward the gunshot, careful with each swing. Until he saw the head of bushy, purple hair. There Shinsou was. At that moment, a gunshot was fired. It hit Midoriya.
Or so it looked.
It hit the tree. Not Midoriya.
As Shinsou was confused at the lack of announcement saying Class A won, Midoriya took his shot right at the back.
“CLASS E WON!” Karasuma announced. Akabane smirked from his spot on the ground. “THAT’S MY GREENETTE!” Midoriya jumped down from the trees, making his grand entrance. Midoriya held out a hand to Shinsou as he’d landed laying on the ground. “You were really good!!” Shinsou rolled his eyes, brushing Midoriya as he walked out of the forest. Akabane stood up, walking over to Midoriya. “What’s that dickhead’s deal?”
“No idea.”
The classes walked out of the forest, back to the field. “Alright. Everyone has a free day the rest of the day, have your lunch and then just chill until the buses get here. That being said, still no quirks.” Class A collectively sighs and pouts, but Class E was unphased. “Go.”
Everyone dispersed to do their own thing, eating lunch or going to hang out with their friends. Class E specifically snuck out into the forest to the pool. It was a hot summer day, and they thought, why not go to the pool? The class arrived at the pool, nothing changed from the last funeral they’d had (THIS IS A SIDE ONE SHOT. CHECK IT OUT ON THE SERIES OF THIS FANFICTION). Each kid’s bags were set on the rock with the headstone as they sat along the pool on the rocks simply enjoying the day.
Okuda munched on a sandwich laying across the rock next to Kayano braiding Kanzaki’s hair. Akabane sat at the end of Okuda, Midoriya next to him laying his head on Akabane’s shoulder. Sugino, instead of sitting with them, was in the dirt path practicing a bit of catching. Midoriya stared at the waves of the pool, smiling at how easy it flowed. “Izu, where’s your lunch?” Akabane breaks the silence of the group. Midoriya looks up awkwardly, “Oh, uh, I didn’t have enough money for it, so I just didn’t bring lunch.” Okuda sat up, “Really Izu? Seriously?” Okuda took out her other half of her sandwich and passed it to Midoriya. Midoriya put up his hands in a placating gesture, “Really, it’s no problem! Keep your sandwich, please!!” Okuda squints, “I’m your friend. If you can’t afford lunch, I’m gonna give you mine. I don’t care if it’s “no problem”, it’ll be a problem when you eventually faint. Now eat.” Midoriya nods hesitantly, taking the sandwich and starting to eat it.
Kayano pauses braiding for a moment, taking out pretzels from her bag and passing them to Midoriya, “I’m not gonna eat these so you can have them!” Midoriya reluctantly takes them, “Oh, u-uh.. thanks!” Kayano nods before continuing the braid. The pooltime goes smoothly, Midoriya choosing not to get in yet, until his phone went off.
ERASERHEAD🤯: Midoriya, meet me at the front of the school. I need to talk to you. 12:34, read
Midoriya’s eyes widening, “Uh, guys, Aizawa-sensei told me to meet me at the front of the building.” Akabane’s eyebrows furrow, “Why??”
“I really don’t know. I’ll go see what he needs, I’ll be right back.” Midoriya explains. As he gets up, Kayano calls out from the pool, “Ok, but after that, get in!! The water’s warm!!” Midoriya chuckles, “I’ll keep that in mind.” Midoriya walks down the path to the field, walking up the stairs and out to the front. Aizawa is leaning against the railing of the stairs, on his phone. At the noise of the door shutting, Aizawa looks up and puts his phone away.
“Hi, Aizawa-sensei.. what do you need?” Midoriya asks. “Cut the crap. Why were you with Class E and when did you, Class A’s cinnamon roll, become an asshole?” Aizawa says. Midoriya rolls his eyes, and as he crosses his arms, “Oh please, that’s quite generous.” Aizawa gapes at the sudden spite, but pulls it together moments later. Midoriya continues, “Where do you want me to start, the beginning?” Aizawa nods, waiting for the beginning. Midoriya takes a deep breath before explaining.
“When I was first born, my mom wanted a girl. However, when I came out a boy, my mom was enraged. So much so, she made me have long hair and made me dress up as a girl, ignoring my constant complaints that I was a boy and not a girl. She never listened.” Throughout the explanation, Midoriya was looking down, not even wanting to look at Aizawa. “Of course, this affected me mentally, and my grades began to slip, along with my mental health. Originally, I was in Class D, because I was quirkless and seen as a useless deku, yes I was a late-bloomer,” Midoriya could sense Aizawa slowly becoming more and more shocked, and Midoriya was tearing up more and more with each word coming out of his own mouth.
“but now that my attitude and grades were slipping, the principal finally had a reason to put me in E class. The End Class. Essentially, it was torture, especially when quirkless, but that was just how it was. So, of course, the government decided that, to the antimatter’s wishes, he’d be teaching Class E, and we were told we’d have to kill him.” Aizawa’s eyes widen.
“So, that’s how we spent that year. Though, unlike we thought, Koro-sensei was a genuinely good teacher. Sure, we had to kill him, but he was really nice, and actually treated us like we were people and not useless quirklesses. The year was amazing. You know, take out the near-death experiences, but still. After graduation, to escape 3-E's reputation, I changed my name and appearance and never looked back.” Midoriya finished, looking up at Aizawa. His gaze was full of sympathy.
“I-I… is everything at least ok at home now?” Aizawa asks with uncertainty. Tears fill at the brink of Midoriya’s eyes, “Nope.. my mom packed up her stuff and moved in with my father, leaving me alone in the house with enough money to last the rest of this year saying she was “restarting her marriage and wanted to escape me”. It’s just me at home now.”
Midoriya had no idea why he told Aizawa this. Hell, he wasn't even sure he wanted to tell him this. But Izuku felt a deep trust in Aizawa, and honestly? He didn't care this might get him sent to a home. At least the foolish trust he had in his teacher would diminish and he'd be proven wrong, like most things in his life.
Aizawa pauses for a moment, his thoughts overflowing with sorrow, anger, sympathy, anything and everything for this poor child. Yet, he holds it in, replying with, “Thank you for trusting me with this. Would you prefer to go under my custody or to go to an adoption center?” Izuku's eyes widen, "Do.. do I have to make a decision?" Aizawa nods, "You do. I'm not gonna stand idly by when you don't even have a good place to live." Izuku takes a deep breath, beginning to tear up in shock. Fuck.
"And.. you wouldn't mind if I stayed with you? I mean, I'm just a deku, I-" Aizawa gingerly takes Izuku's hands in his, "Midoriya. I wouldn't mind if you stayed with me, in fact, I'd be happy to." And that was the trigger. Tears spilled out of Midoriya’s eyes as he sobbed. Aizawa pulls Midoriya into a hug, and Midoriya returns it, burying his head into his chest. They stayed like that for a while, Aizawa assuring Midoriya that it was going to be ok, until after a while, Midoriya pulled away, rubbing a tear away that rolled down his cheek. “Are you sure you want me?” Aizawa nods, “More than anything.” Midoriya smiles.
Midoriya finally makes it back to the pool, checking his phone to see the glowing letters of 1:04 pm lighting the screen. Akabane notices his return and exclaims, “Finally! I’ve been waiting for you to come back! Come get in the water!” Midoriya giggles, changing (i’m not explaining this, but he changes so nobody sees anything they don’t want to see) into his spare clothes to swim. He jumps in, going to swim with Akabane and his friends.
2:30 comes all too soon. Midoriya climbs out of the pool, pulling out his towel to sit on the rocks with his friends and dry off. Eventually, it becomes a game of Uno between Itona, Terasaka, Nakamura, Midoriya, and Akabane, while everyone else chilled and talked with their friends.
By the time everyone was dried off and packed, it was 3. Time to go back to UA. Midoriya hugged everyone tearfully before he loaded himself onto the bus. Like last time, Midoriya was in the window and Todoroki was in the aisle seat. Their hands were still intertwined, however Todoroki was on his phone and Midoriya was staring at the outside. As the bus drove off, the window was open and Midoriya was waving to the class, his entire arm out waving. When he finally pulled his arm back in and sat down, he was met with multiple questions.
Kirishima, “Woah dude! Why were you with Class E?”
Uraraka, “Deku, why did you hang out with Class E so much?”
And many others. Todoroki finally spoke up, “Guys, quiet down! Izuku will answer what he wants to.” God, he loved his boyfriend, “Thanks Sho! Alright, so I’ll explain the basics. Basically, I was in Class E last year, so that’s why I was with them.” The bus goes silent. “You were with that monster?” Mineta asks. Midoriya nods, but adds with a face none of them had seen, “If you call him a monster again I will pound you so hard into the ground they won’t be able to-”
“LOVE, relax!” Todoroki calms Midoriya down, ignoring the “Aw!”s and “Ooh!”s of the Class A kids.
The ride home went smoothly, Midoriya going straight to sleep after the long trip. Even after the adventures of today, Izuku knew he’d be safe at UA with his newfound family, and was excited for what was to come.