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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 90

as hell breaks loose in the slums, shinra and company face a powerful foe

later on, the practical exams for class 1-A take place

Adam: *carrying a grocery bag* "...Is something burning?"

Gogol: "It happens--someone microwaves popcorn too long--" *turns the corner, sees smoke everywhere* "...Big bag of popcorn..."

Adam: .____. "...This seems..."

*The face of someone with eyes missing appears*

Adam: "Gah!" *covers his face*

Gogol: "??? What's with you?"

Adam: "I-I...saw something?"

Gogol: "..."

-elsewhere-

sasori: .........

panda: im telling you, lets go home already, you agree with me, right sancho?

Sancho: *nods* "_We_ aren't fire people, Inka! _We_ can't do this!"

Inka: "……Fine...I survived one fire, I can survive this. Sasori, let's go..."

sasori:......!!!!!

*Someone tall, hulking, and wearing a bandanna over his eyes appears*

Charon: "Long time, no see...Inka."

panda: ??!!! um.....

Inka: *freezes, tenses...turns...* "...Oh no..."

sasori: *defensive stance* who the hell are you?

Charon: *bumps into Sancho* "Inka, you saw her, didn't you? Did she tell you that you are the new Pillar?"

Inka: "Wh-What the hell...How did you--"

sasori: ??? pillar? what are you on about?!

Sancho: "Hey! Watch where you're walking--" *reaches for Charon's arm* "That's really rude--"

Inka: "!!! Wait!" *sees a fire line--*

*SPLURT*

*--piercing through Sancho*

sasori: !!!!

Sancho: "..."

panda: !!!!!!!

Sancho: *blood pours from his mouth, his chest and arm not just torn but eviscerated...he collapses, blood draining from him*

Inka: *stares blankly*

panda: *too paralyzed by fear to move, hyperventilating*

sasori: (this is bad.....)

Inka: "...How?"

Charon: "Oh, that? You get used to it."

-SCORPION TAIL SLASH-

sasori: ....INKA! *grabs inka's wrist* LET'S GO! *runs with her*

Inka: *too stunned to do anything but follow*

Charon: "?!! Hey! Come back with the Pillar!"

???: OH NO YA DONT!

Charon: "??? Who--"

-KICK TO THE FACE-

shinra: owned.

Charon: "..." *just tilts his head* "..."

shinra: .w. eh?

Charon: "..." *pulls back his fist--and slams it into the side of Shinra's head*

shinra: !!!! *knocked back* um...what the hell?

Charon: "Ah, Shinra Kusakabe. Excellent. This shortens my work. You're coming with me to the Preacher."

shinra: um. yeeeah that isnt gonna happen, buddy.

*It sounds people are marching up behind Shinra*

shinra: *rolls eyes* oh great.

*There are Hoods lined up behind Shinra, marching*

Hoods: *chanting* "One, overwhelm! Two, assault! Three--" *howl*

shinra: what is this a parad-

Charon: *slams his elbow into Shinra's side*

shinra: OW!

Charon: "Now, come along quietly, then we'll pick up the other Pillar--"

shinra: fuck no, you guys are assholes!

Charon: "Perhaps--but we have God on our side." *marches towards Shinra...and something explosions behind him with each footstep*

shinra:.... *nervous smile* (uh oh)

Charon: *reaches for Shinra's head*

shinra: OxO *gulps*

Charon: *clutches him by the head, lifts him up--thne flings him forward through the slums*

shinra: *SCREEEEEAM*

-elsewhere in the slums-

tamaki: =~= *now without the habbit hat*

Takehisa: "They are awful creatures..."

nozomi: *setting up equipment* on the bright side, you didnt have any lewd incidents.

tamaki: *cold stare*

nozomi: oxo.... ^^;;;;

tamaki: *grumbles* lets just get this overwith- *trips and faceplants* OW!

iris: *helps her up* ^^;

tamaki: today sucks.

-elsewhere-

nea: what the hell is going on here?!

Burns: "Stay back, please. We are dealing with this fire..."

nea: my friend is in there! if you wont go after him, i will! *storms past him*

*The homeless shelter is burning down*

Bystander #1: "He's still in there! He pushed us out and held up the roof so we could escape!"

Bystander #2: "He's going to die!"

Burns: "?!!! Hey!"

nea: *runs in* SHOWTARO! SHOWTARO WHERE ARE YOU?!

Burns: *stops at the building, trying to pull her out--*

nea: *GUT PUNCH*

Burns: "UMPH!"

*The fire is roaring inside...There is debris...*

Burns: *lets go, knocked back*

nea: SHOWTARO YOU LITTLE SHIT YOU BETTER NOT BE DEAD!

*Is that debris...on fire? Not from outside...but inside?*

nea: ?!

*A moan...or bird caw...comes from under the debris...*

nea: showtaro?!

*An arm pops out...it has talons...and is on fire*

Shotaro: "Help..."

nea: !!! hold on! *moving debris*

*Shotaro is...on fire! And kind of looks like a bird...He has a bone in his 'beak'*

nea: that's-

Shotaro: "I...may have found a phoenix bone?" *weak laugh*

nea: how did-...n-nevermind. *lifting him up* lets get out of here... *flees*

Shotaro: "Thank you..." *passes out*

nea: !!!!....(at least he's breathing....)

-elsewhere-

Infernal #1: "UUAUUUUUU..."

karin: *FISTICUFF PUNCH* return to the flames!

Infernal #1: *moans*

*Infernal #1 starts shattering...*

karin: how're things on your end, commander?

Akitaru: "Working on it!" *slams the spiked Halligan Bar into another Infernal*

nozomi: we just got word that other brigades have sent squadrons out to the slums!

Akitaru: "Great! Where are--"

*An Infernal breaks through the building behind him*

-TENTACLE PUNCH-

lisa:...*shaking* *pant*

Infernal #3: *knocked back*

Vulcan: "Lisa!"

lisa:...i-im ok....commander?

Akitaru: "..." *smiles* "I'm fine. Thank you. Can you hold up?"

lisa: i-i think so....

-elsewhere-

haumea: *whistling*

Hood #5: *radio signal* "Lady Haumea, this is the 27th person we have turned. They are not a Pillar--but they are now an Infernal."

haumea: well damn.

Hood #6: "We may have a Flame Demon coming..."

guruna: on the bright side, i managed to recruit some followers, kururu~@

haumea:....*smirks and turns the corner*.....!!!!!!!!!!

Gogol: *walking* "--and so I said, 'Every short-cut is just a journey you haven't appreciated--'" *spots Haumea* "...What a goofy outfit..."

haumea: ASSAULT?! WHAT THE FUCK?! I THOUGHT YOU DIED!!

Gogol: "???" *looks at Adam*

Adam: "... ... ..." *opens his mouth* "...Who are you?"

haumea: dont play funny with me you little shit! get over here this instant!

Adam: "..." *looks at Gogol* ._. "...She seems to know me?"

Gogol: "Yeah, but she's kind of cranky. Plus, I think she's blind--"

haumea: you incompetent OAF!! *electro shock at adam*

Adam: *shocked* "GAH!!!!" *clutches his head*

*Something hits his brain...an image in a mirror*

Adam: "A-As-Ass--"

haumea: YOU! who are you, and why do you have assault with you?!

Gogol: "?!!! What is she doing to you?!" *turns to Haumea* "He's my buddy! Sort of! Kind of! Wait, who are you anyway? Are you from the museum? Did you steal from the Egyptian exhibit?"

haumea: did _you_ run away from the circus? and get a shitty braid to boot?

Gogol: "IT IS AN AWESOME BRAID, AND SCREW YOU!" >3<

Adam: *groaning, clutching his head* "Ass...Ass...ault..."

-SHA-SHOCK-

Gogol: *shaking for a few seconds* "..." *coughs up smoke* "Hmm...You vape, too, then?"

haumea: I AM GOING TO SKIN YOU AND WEAR YOU AS A WINTER COAT!!

Gogol: "Fool!" *leaps, landing on a rooftop* "No one makes a coat but me! Or my name isn't Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin!"

haumea:.....what?

Gogol: "AND IT'S NOT!" ^w^

haumea: .....this is stupid. assault, let's go home. you're grounded when we get back.

Adam: "Assault...Assault...ASSAULT!!!" *lights up on fire*

Gogol: OwO "Oooooo~ That's new."

haumea: good boy....finish him off, will you?

Adam: *summons a giant fire bullet* "ASSAULT..."

Gogol: OwO;;;; "..." *leaps down, holds Haumea in front of him* "Now you see me..."

haumea: ?!!

Adam: "DAMN CAT GIRL!!!" *flings the bullet...towards Gogol...and Haumea*

Gogol: *opens his coat--and a steam roller explodes out at Haumea*

haumea: O_O …well cock.

*BOOOOOOM*

Gogol: *stands, the fire blast blowing by him...along with an eyemask* "Oooh, souvenir!" *pockets it, takes out a tea tray, sips fresh brewed tea*

haumea:....*covered in soot*.....*cough*......*cold glare at them both, but covering her eyes*

Adam/Assault: *panting* "Assault...kill...nun!" *looks at Haumea* "...CROWBAR!"

Gogol: ^w^ "I think Ass-y is not happy with either of us~"

-SLAPS-

haumea: START. MAKING. SENSE.

Assault?: "... ... ..." *looks* "...Lady Haumea? ...Why are you underground? And on fire?"

haumea:...................*GLARE*

Adam?: "..." *smiles* *waves* "Bye, Ratman!"

haumea: *drags him away by the ear*

-elsewhere-

shinra: rrk-....ugh....what the hell....*sitting up* THAT....WAS OP! NOT COOL MAN!

Charon: "Stand down, boy...or I'll make it hurt."

shinra: *flips him off* *RAPID KICK*

Charon: *no reaction* "...Time to discipline you..." *grabs his ankle* "Then find where that girl took Inka--"

shinra: !!!! LET GO OF ME, YOU BOULDER!!!

Charon: "Haumea said I had to bring you in alive..." *grins* "She never said whole..." *tugs on his leg* "Discipline..."

shinra: !!!!!!

-FIRE FEATHER BULLET-

Charon: *lets go* "What?!"

ryuuko: *fires another row of feathers*

shinra: THANKS RYUUKO!

ryuuko: no problem! go find that girl!

shinra: WILL DO! *flies off*

Charon: "What manner of bird or human are you? You're not an Adora Burst, are you?"

ryuuko: no. just a soldier protecting people.

-elsewhere-

sasori: *pant pant* i dont think...we were followed....

Inka: "..." *falls back against a wall* "Wow...Sancho..." *puts a hand over her heart*

sasori: inka come on, we have to keep going!

{Charon: "You get used to it..."}

Inka: "What did he mean?"

sasori: lets worry about that later and get out of here.

shinra: hey

sasori: *SLASH*

shinra: *dodge* yikes!

Inka: "?!"

sasori: what do YOU what?!

Inka: "..." *looks down* "No shoes?"

shinra: heard you guys were in a bit of a pickle, well, im here to help you out and get you somewhere safe. ^^

sasori: how can we trust a fire brigade member?

shinra: uhhhh cause fire brigades _help_ people?

Inka: "...'Help'? ...What you charging?"

shinra: im not charging anything. scouts honor. ^^

sasori: .....

shinra: it's dangerous to stay here now, so let's get you somewhere out of harm's wa-

Inka: "No fun, no thanks."

shinra: ._. pardon?

Inka: *her hand is still over her chest, as she smiles* "It hasn't stopped beating..." *silly laugh* "This...is exciting."

shinra: ma'am? are you ok?

sasori: inka....

Inka: "Back off, soldier-boy!" *looks at Sasori* "You don't trust this guy, right?" *takes Sasori's hands* "Let's get out of here! Let's keep running!"

shinra: h-hey wait!

sasori:..... *follows*

Inka: "Ha ha ha!"

shinra: *runs after*

-elsewhere-

maki: ok, that takes care of this section-

-SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH-

tamaki: ??!!

karin: what the hell?!

*From the smoke...a horned figure is seen*

-elsewhere-

dahlia: it appears a demon has awoken...

Jonah: "Neat!"

guruna: kurururururu~@ how exciting~@

Jonah: "What next? I could disguise some Hoods..."

guruna: let's see how the handle-..... O/////w///////O TAMAKIIIIIIINS~<3 SHE'S SO CUTE IN HER NUN OUTFIT I COULD DIIIIIE~<@3

tamaki: *cringe* i just felt a chill up my spine....

Jonah: .w.;;;

Vulcan: "In this heat?!"

horned flame human: *CHARGES*

Vulcan: *aims a sonar ball--but the Demon smacks it out of his hand* "Gah!" *clutching his hand*

???: "Freeze."

tamaki: ??!!

*An ice blast encases the demon*

???: "Come on!" *someone picks up Tamaki*

tamaki: WOAH!

Yotsuba: *carrying Tamaki* "Long time no see, bestie!"

tamaki:.... oh greeeeeeeat. just who i wanted to see =_=#

guruna:....who....the fuck....is..._THAT_?! OvO#

Yotsuba: "No worries! Your commander called ours, then Burns said, 'I'm not doing that! Send Fulham and that annoying girl--' He's so funny like that!" *giggles*

nozomi: father fulham, miss yotsuba, glad to see you.

tamaki: =_____= *siiiiigh* (at least burns and i agree on _one_ thing)

Fulham: *nods* "You as well." *looks at Tamaki* "...You had no other nuns?"

tamaki: ........i had the habit hat.....a bird shat on it.

iris: we're still recruiting. ^^

Yotsuba: OwO "I can help!" *holds up...matching...bedazzled...habits*

iris: .____.

Yotsuba: ^w^ "I carry these for just such an emergency."

guruna:.....i'm going to burn that little sow until she's nothing but ashes. hehehehehe....i wanna kill her so muuuuuch~

Jonah: *changes his face into Fulham's--and starts making Muppet mouth movements* "MAH MAH MAH! I'm frigid and make dumb ice puns!"

guruna: HAHAHA im gonna go murder that bitch now.

dahlia: guruna, no.

guruna: GURUNA YES!

Yotsuba: "It looks super!"

Fulham: "...They look like the 1980s vomited. Ziggy Stardust weeps."

Jonah: "Guruna, no! ...We need ropes and razor blades."

guruna: *POUTS* i want sparkle bitch and knight boy dead.

Jonah: "I know...but first I want to cut off their faces for my collection~ Knight Boy already unmasked my GLORIOUS ART, AND I STILL HAVEN'T FORGIVEN HIM!" *stamps his foot*

dahlia: children, lets not be too hasty with obsessive crushes-

-another vehicle pulls up; the firefly-

miwa: we late to the party?

misora: =3= this heat is frizzing my hair up!

Jonah: *heart eyes* "...Oh yes."

dahlia: .........................................................................

Vulcan: *clutching his hand* "Yeah, we could use more help..."

Fulham: "And that ice is not going to hold against a Demon..."

Victor: "WE NEED THE SEVENTH! WE NEED MONSTERS TO BEAT MONSTERS!" *shaking*

nayumi: woah there, lay off the bull.

misora: nice outfit, tamaki.

tamaki:............................

Victor: "BUT THE FLAME DEMON TRADITIONALLY REACHES TEMPERATURES STARTING AT 800 DEGREES CELSIUS, INCREASING EXPONENTIALLY AT .1 DEGREE PER SECOND--"

sayu: *KICK TO THE BALLS* CALM DOWN MR!

misora: ._.

tamaki: ._.

Yotsuba: "Hello, new friend--I'm Tamaki's friend, Yotsuba!" *stares* "...Are you a bitch?"

Victor: .____. "..." *collapses*

misora: who are you talking to?

sayu: im not a doggy.

Yotsuba: *points at Misora* "The bitch."

misora: EXCUSE ME?! i mean. nope~ just everyone's favorite idol, forever 17 years old, misora hina~<3

tamaki:.................

Yotsuba: "...Yeah, I don't like your music~" ^w^

misora: ^w^........ OwO# the fuck you say?

Yotsuba: ^w^# "Yep."

guruna: OH SHE DID NOT JUST GO THERE!

Jonah: "...Oh, I want her head now."

guruna: let's murder her.

Jonah: "YES!"

Fulham: -__-# "No wonder you need our help...And no wonder Burns punishes me with this 'good luck' charm..."

miwa: time out everyone, lets focus on fighting the flame humans instead of each other, ok?

tamaki:...*sigh* she's right. iris, nayumi, help me with this nun stuff.

nayumi: any time

iris: right.

Fulham: "I need muscle to tackle any Demons, someone who can provide me cover, and some shields..."

-elsewhere-

fang-hua: *throws a bomb at a flame human*

-BOOOOM-

fang-hua: damn, this is a lot of them.

Tsukiyo: *hops down next to her, pants* "I saw...10 more...or maybe 15...up ahead..."

fang-hua: darn. commander?

Benimaru: "...It'd be easier if we were back home--we could just burn it all down."

fang-hua: tsukiyo and i will check for survivors and evacuate them.

Tsukiyo: =n= "This is exhausting..." *follows*

Benimaru: *cross his arms, looking at the fire*

fang-hua: tsukiyo, did you want to try out your new weapon?

Tsukiyo: "..." *smiles* "Yes!" *opens her shoulder bag--and somehow pulls out a mallet three times as big as it*

flame human: o_O

Tsukiyo: *pulls back* "Let's dance!" *swings*

-several flame humans are knocked back-

-elsewhere-

shinra: darn, lost them again....

ryuuko: *flying over* d-damn..he's relentless....

*Someone is...running _through_ buildings--slamming through their walls*

*The ground is shaking*

shinra: ._. oh no

*BOOM*

ryuuko: !!!!

shinra: !!!

ryuuko: i'll handle him from above! you take the ground!

Charon: *knocks into Shinra*

shinra: GRK-

ryuuko: not what i meant!

Charon: "You are coming with me, Pillar!"

shinra: DUDE! STOP PUNCHING ME! it's rude.

Charon: "Fine--" *lifts his foot*

shinra: *HELLFIRE KICK*

Charon: "?!!! What the h--"

*Charon is knocked back*

shinra: HA! how do you like me now!?

Charon: *knocked down* "..." *sits up...his jacket is on fire* "..." *stares at Shinra*

shinra: OH COME ON ALREADY!!

Charon: *stands...flings off his jacket* "STEP!" *puts one foot forward--and an explosion snakes up towards Shinra*

shinra: !!!

-something lifts him up-

shinra: eh?

tao: *lifting shinra with a monkey tail* hiya ^^

shinra: you're that one girl from the 6th, right?

Charon: "?!!! Get back here--" *sees something pass him by* "..." *looks*

*it's...a bubble?*

Charon: "Wha--"

*BUBBLE GOES BOOM*

shinra: WOAH!

vivian: cheers lovelies~ the cavalry has arrived~<3

Kishiri: "Sorry..." *holds up a convenience store bag* "Needed to get my ammo."

takeru: .~. s-scary..

ryuuko: be careful, he's not natural...

Kishiri: "What, and we are? We're awesome!"

Charon: "GIVE HIM TO ME!"

vivian: we can give you the bird if you'd like~

Charon: "What?! I wanted pillars! What bird do you even have?!"

vivian: *flips him off* ^^

ryuuko:....*glares at kishiri...punch to the arm*

Charon: "!!!! Vile!"

Kishiri: "OW! What was that for?!

ryuuko: you're a bad influence.

-elsewhere-

sasori: *slashing at hoods* damn. there's no end to them...inka? how're you holding up?

Inka: "..." *points at one* "You! What do you want?"

hood: our mission is to bring you back to the preacher, 5th pillar.

sasori: i dont know who this preacher is, but im not gonna-

Inka: "Why do you keep calling me a 'pillar'? Why do you want _me_? Why am I so special?" *starts seeing something around one Hood...it looks like...light?*

sasori: they're talking nonsense! let's just go alread-

Inka: "Wait! Charon--that guy from earlier...Why did he kill Sancho?"

sasori: i dont know...all i know is he's dangerous and we should stay away from him or get ourselves murdered.....

Inka: "... ..." *smiles* "It's exciting."

sasori: ??

Inka: "...I'm not going to escape them, am I?" *sees something around the Hoods...a light snaking through them...but then a word appears* "??? 'Start'?"

sasori: 'start'?

hood: ??

{???: "What you doing, kiddo?"}

{Five-year-old Inka: *has a coloring and activity book in front of her* "Playing maze!" *smiles*}

Inka: "..." *points at 'Start,' and follows it--*

hood: ???

Inka: "Aaaaaaand 'Goal'?"

Inka: *taps 'Goal'*

hood: wait-

*BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOOOOOOOOM*

Inka: !!!!!

hood: *SCREAMS*

Hood #2: "MY EYES!"

sasori:....inka wha-what the hell did you just do?!

Inka: "I-I don't know! ... ... ..." *smiles* "Heh."

sasori: ......

-elsewhere-

Akitaru: "How you holding up?"

padma: that takes care of those ones. now we just have to take out the horned one.

Akitaru: "But we need more help with evacuation..."

Relan: *bandaging bystanders*

nozomi: anyone have any ideas?

???: "There they are! Commander Obi!"

Akitaru: "???"

nozomi: ???

taguchi: *salutes* it's a honor to be working with you sir!

Akitaru: *salutes* "Great...Um, I don't know you?"

Tokuyama: "Captain Tokuyama, sir! Company 5! Big fan! You are not the gorilla Commander Hibana says you are!"

Akitaru: "...Hibana has male captains?"

Tokuyama: "Ha! Good one, sir!" ^_^

taguchi: ^^;

himari: *shivering* Q~Q k-keep it together, himari....y-you can do this....

Akitaru: "..." *goofy grin* "Yes! The Fire Forces got our message!" *spots Himari* "???"

himari: Q_______Q noooooooo i cant do this! there's too many people here! im gonna pass out!

Akitaru: "Commander, it's gonna be okay..." *shoulder pat* "You command the Third. And I appreciate your presence here."

himari: *shaking* t-t-t-THANKYOUMROUBI!!

Akitaru: ^^; "Now, then, let's get to work! Tokuyama, Taguchi, please evacuate, and get Relan and my soldiers more medical supplies. Himari, you're with me--we're holding the front!"

himari: y-y-yessir!!

taguchi: got it!

Tokuyama: "Angels, lead survivors to the ambulances!"

angels: on it!

Victor: *counting the fires on Vulcan's tablet* "Too many, too many..."

misora: what's the hold up, scruffy?

Victor: "At this rate, the slums will be destroyed--then it will spread to the other sectors, then take over the city--"

*CRACK*

misora: OxO what was that?

Victor: "Oh, yeah--and that Horn Demon will get out of the ice in 13 minutes, 27 seconds."

*CRACK CRACK*

Victor: Q_Q "...I forgot to carry the 2. 2 minutes, 21 seconds."

Fulham: "Shit..."

*defensive stance*

-elsewhere-

shinra: damn, he still wont go down.

Charon: *pants* "STEP!" *moves forward--but no explosion*

ryuuko: *observing*

shinra: ideas?

ryuuko: physical attacks seem to increase his damage....for now, let's just watch and see.

takeru: >~<;;;

Kishiri: "We could encase him in gum--but he'd rip it off pretty quickly."

Charon: "..." *walks to a wall--and starts banging his head against it*

Kishiri: .___.;

shinra: well, we're pretty much in a rut. anyone have any ideas?

tao: maybe we can trap him?

shinra: hmmm but how?

Kishiri: "...More gum?" O~O

Charon: *roars* "That's the stuff!" *slams his foot* "STEP!" *explosion in front of Shinra and the others*

vivian: O.O;

shinra: >~< (GIVE SOMEONE HERE AN IDEA! LITERALLY ANYONE HERE!)

tao: i ever tell you the story of the carp that swam up a waterfall and became a dragon?

shinra: what does fish have to do with-....(fish....fishing....bait...bait!) guys, i may have some part of a plan. it's gonna sound crazy, probably suicidal, but hear me out...

-outside-

Charon: "PILLAR! I am bringing you with me! Our leader demands it!"

shinra: *steps out, hands up*

Charon: *smiles* "Good...You are surrendering."

shinra: *he says nothing*

Charon: "Step over..."

shinra: *one step forwards*

Charon: "CLOSER!"

shinra:...*step to the side*

Charon: "?!"

shinra: *RAPID KICK*

Charon: "!!!" *knocked down*

shinra: *grins*

Charon: *slams into a building--through its wall* "..." *a dress falls on his head* "..."

shinra: that was easy...

Charon: "..."

*The ground shakes--exploding a window behind Shinra, sending glass shards behind him*

shinra: ACK!

ryuuko:.....sir, you are a 3rd generation, yes?

Charon: "..." *smiles*

ryuuko:.....second generation, then?

Charon: "How'd you guess?"

ryuuko: i didnt. you told me.

Charon: "Hmph...Just a matter of subterfuge..." *slams his foot--ripping another hole in the ground*

ryuuko: fascinating. how _does_ that ability work? asking for a friend who researches abilities.

Charon: "Ah, trying to ask me questions to extend your life before I kill you and take Kusakabe with me?"

ryuuko: you didnt exactly answer my question. please?

Charon: "Hmph...Isn't it obvious? I _absorb_ fire-related attacks, store it, then release it with my attacks." *marches forward, the earth trembling under each footstep*

ryuuko: i see.

shinra: .....*glances at a glass shard* .....*picks it up*

Charon: "I told you mine...What is yours? It'll be part of our song of the dead when I return to my people..."

shinra: *sneaking up*

ryuuko: is that literal or metaphorical?

Charon: *cracks his knuckles* "Literal song...Your literal death..." *pulls back his fist--*

shinra: *stabs charon with the glass shard*

Charon: *he yells out in pain* *looks down at his abdomen, where he's been stabbed*

shinra *SLASH*

Charon: "You...stabbed...ME?!"

shinra: so as long as we dont use fire, we can beat you?

Charon: "..." *smiles* "Yes...if there weren't other fire users nearby..." *puts his fingers in his mouth--and whistles loudly* "ASSEMBLE!"

shinra: oh shit-

-no one arrives-

Charon: "... ... ... Well...Crap."

vivian: oh, those were friends of yours? it seems they've had a....shocking revelation, fufufu~ ^w^ *fans herself*

Charon: "...You weaklings are more shrewd than I gave you credit..." *turns to face Shinra*

shinra: *already flying off*

Charon: "GET BACK HERE!" *shifts, ready to leap after him--*

tao: *jumps out the window, using her bowstaff as a propeller before slamming it down onto charon*

Charon: *SCREAMS*

vivian: *FAN SLASH*

Charon: "AH! AAAH!" *swings his arm*

-elsewhere-

taguchi: keep firing!

soldiers: *shooting at the horned infernal*

karin: damn, this one's a tough customer.

nozomi: any ideas, victor?

Victor: "CRAP CRAP CRAP! We needed the Seventh! We don't have them! They are the ones who have _the ONLY PEOPLE WHO PUT A HORN DEMON LIKE THIS TO REST_! The First didn't! Not the Second! Or the Third!"

karin: damn.

maki: that'd be a lot of fire power...

Victor: "...Fire..." *looks everywhere* "Fire, fire, everywhere, and not...not... ..." *points at Maki* "MAKI!"

maki: yeah?

Victor: "That fire tornado story you told me about!"

tamaki: oh yeah, i remember that.....and it came to bite me in the ass *mumble mumble*

maki: what about it?

Victor: "WE'RE GOING TO MAKE A FIRE TORNADO!" *waving his arms*

maki + tamaki: eh?

Victor: *drawing on the tablet* "Get me every Second Generation in this city!"

padma: what are you planning?

Victor: "We...are going to put out every last fire in this sector _and_ put that Infernal to rest ALL IN ONE GO!!!"

-elsewhere-

maki: *focusing*

padma: ....

Tokuyama: *over incom* "We are in position, over."

taguchi: in position!

Vulcan: "Both teams, in position!"

Akitaru: "Draw him out, Hinawa!"

Takehisa: *firing*

horned infernal: *ROARS*

Victor: *over incom* "Maki! Second Generation! Everyone! Begin, now!"

maki: HAAAAH!

padma: *concentrating*

-all the other 2nd gens are focusing on the center until.....-

-FIRESTORM-

fang-hua: huh....looks like you got competition, commander.

Benimaru: "...Hmph."

Tsukiyo: "Translation: 'Not terrible.'"

-elsewhere-

horned infernal: *CHARGES AND SCREEECHES*

Takehisa: "!!!" ("Bullets are not slowing it down--")

Akitaru: *roars, tackles the Infernal*

karin: commander!!

miwa: what the hell is he doing?!

Akitaru: "...HOOOOOOOOOOOT!" *his mask his catching fire*

-STEAM ATTACK-

horned infernal: *SCREEECH and backs up*

miwa: what were you thinking, man?! this isnt playtime!

Akitaru: *flings off his mask* "I was taking matters into my own hands!"

Vulcan: *calling in on radio* "Hello? Is anyone there?"

karin: what's up, vulcan?

Vulcan: "We're on our way--clear traffic!"

lisa: *honks on the horn*

Takehisa: "??? What is the plan?"

Akitaru: "..." *Excalibur face*

-VRRRRRR-

Vulcan: *points* "Park it there!"

-epic drift parking-

Vulcan: "Awesome! Lower the anchors!"

yu: you got it!

Vulcan: "Lisa, stay on the wheel. Yu, the controls." *kicks open the door* "Grab the Commander!"

Akitaru: "Wait--what?"

-le yoink-

miwa + karin: *pulling him in*

Akitaru: "Hey!"

Vulcan: "Commander, you're on top--you'll aim the water cannon."

Akitaru: "WHAT?!"

miwa: *teasingly* like you havent used a big ol hose before.

karin: *snickers*

Akitaru: >\\\\\< "SHUT UP, SHUT UP, SHUT UP!!!"

yu: ??? am i missing something here?

Vulcan: -_-#

lisa: HORNED INFERNAL, 10 O CLOCK!

Vulcan: "Commander, get up there!"

Akitaru: "St-Stop pushing me!!!"

karin: want one of us to do it?

Vulcan: "No, the Commander is the best bet--given the blow-back on the cannon. And with my hand injured, I can't help..."

Akitaru: O~O *staring at the controls* "UUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMM..."

miwa: need help?

Vulcan: "He shouldn't--Yu is handling the controls in the cockpit so--"

Akitaru: "STOP ANSWERING FOR ME!!!"

Vulcan: .___.

miwa: yeesh. _someone_ didnt get enough sleep last night.

lisa: *driving forwards*

karin: you got this commander!

miwa: yeah, think of it like a game from the carnival?

{ami: *trying to use the water gun game at a fun fair*}

{chitose: you got it?}

{ami: it's heavy mommy.}

{chitose: there's a trick to these things, you just got to aim and hold 'er steady.}

{ami: holder steady?}

{Akitaru: "Yeah, hold on, and don't move." *smiles*}

{ami: ok papa! *pulls the trigger*}

Akitaru: "...N-No..."

lisa: COMMANDER!

ami?: you can do it, papa!

Akitaru: "...YES!" *grips the water cannon* "HOLD 'ER STEADY!"

lisa: HORNED INFERNAL DEAD AHEAD!

Akitaru: *aims* "Locked on!" *shivering over the trigger*

horned infernal: *ROOOOAR*

lisa: FIRE!

Akitaru: "FIRE!" *presses the button*

-FWEEEEEEEW-

-the infernal is knocked back into the fire-

lisa: GOT 'EM!

Takehisa: "Cannon loaded..." *aims* "Fire!"

padma: *FIRES*

*The cannon shot fires, Takehisa guiding it*

Takehisa: *focused* "Almost..."

maki: ok good. lets finish this off quick, im not gonna be able to hold on much longer!

*The shot follows the Infernal--and strikes!*

pearl: karim! now!

Fulham: "Leave it to me!" *fires a cold blast*

-ICE PILLAR-

maki: success!

Fulham: "...Great. A lifetime supply of ice."

pearl: you did it!.............*hugs him and...*

-smooch-

Fulham: "..." .\\\.

pearl:....s-sorry. i got...carried away... ./////.;;;

-the radio on the matchbox plays 'everybody loves somebody' by dean martin-

Fulham: "..." *smiles* "Don't be."

pearl:... .////.

Vulcan: "???" *looks at the radio*

karin:...thought i'd set the mood ^^

Vulcan: "Sneaky, but apt."

karin:.....*ahem* *turns the radio off* good job everyone.

lisa: *sweatdrop*

-elsewhere-

sasori: what the hell was that?

Inka: *looks* "...Heh...Dangerous city, huh?"

sasori: this whole place is insane....

???: ooooi!

-shinra lands next to them-

shinra: pretty cool, right?

Inka: "...Sasori, who is this dork?"

shinra: D8< we just met several times today!

Inka: "But what's your deal? Sasori seems not to like you."

shinra: well, it's a bit of a long story.

-he explains the situation-

sasori: adora burst? i think i heard hibana mention that during my time in her custody...

shinra: (she knows hibana?) yes. these hoods are very dangerous people. we can keep you both safe from them.

nka: "And we're supposed to go with the guy who did..." *gestures* "...this to Sasori?"

shinra:....(oh, she must be....) look, i understand you have beef with hibana, but she's different from when you met her...mostly.

Inka: "..." *looks at Sasori*

sasori: ...as much as i dont like you, you have a point.....if you really can keep inka safe, then you're our best bet...right inka?

Inka: "...Hard pass."

shinra: ?!

sasori: what?!

Inka: "What, you think you tell me some 'hero' story, I go with you? I'm not some damsel in distress."

shinra: im not saying that you are, but if the hoods capture you, a lot more people are going to get hurt! they took my brother and are using him like a weapon. dont let them do that to you!

Inka: *suddenly up in Shinra's face* "BORING."

shinra: !!!

Inka: "I. Want. Freedom! I go with you, what happens? 'Fire thief arrested, forced to repay money, goes to jail'? No. Thanks!"

shinra: it'd be a hell lot better than being possibly killed!

Inka: "... ..." *her eyes widen--something appears in her pupils...*

*She sees something...*

shinra: *reaching out for her* he-hey...kiddo?

*There's someone...crawling on the floor, her body mangled*

Inka: (It's...me?)

{Vision!Inka: *reaches up a hand* "..."}

Inka: "..." *goofy grin* "Dangerous."

shinra: ???

sasori: inka?

Inka: "I...can't get away from either the Hoods or the firefighters...So which is more exciting?"

shinra: what are you talking about? the hoods caused all this to get to you! they dont care who gets hurt! men, women, others, children, the elderly, it doesnt matter to them!

Inka: *grips Shinra's shoulders* "I don't care!"

shinra: ?!

Inka: "I care about _my_ life!"

-PUNCH-

sasori: ......

shinra: !!!

Inka: O_O(\\\) "...Sasori?"

sasori: *grabs inka by the neck* ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING TO YOURSELF?! you're talking about risking your life to some cult....i dont trust either party, but at least the fire brigade will protect you!

Inka: "And I don't want protection! I want to live life to the fullest--I want to put myself in _danger_!" *grabs Sasori's cheeks, pulls* "Why are you fighting me on this?!"

sasori: .....when my parents saw me like _this_? they called me a monster.....you're the first person that actually accepted what i became....*she's crying* dont you DARE take that from me!

shinra: .....

Inka: "..." *stares* "..." *turns around...walks*

sasori: where are you going?!

shinra: ??.....!!!!

Inka: "I see the line...where it takes me." *points to a fire line she sees--* "It's like...electricity--"

*Electricity crackles along the floor, missing Inka--and striking Shinra*

shinra: GAHH!

sasori: ?!?!? *scorpion tail*

*Haumea walks out*

Haumea: *smiles* "Hello~"

sasori: *glares*

Haumea: "Hello, Pillar. And Pillar."

sasori: i guess even the hoods arent safe from their own flames.

shinra:...*getting up* RUN!

Inka: "..." *smiles* "Someone really fucked you up, huh, Charon's friend?" *walks up*

Haumea: -_-# "You have no idea..."

Inka: *bouncing* "Was it exciting?!"

sasori: INKA WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!

Haumea: *sneers* "Incredibly~"

Inka: "...Could I die?"

sasori: INKA PLEASE DONT DO THIS!!

Haumea: "Hmmm...Not yet. But you may be a little worse for wear when we're done."

Inka: "..." *holds out a hand* "Let's go."

sasori: INKA!!

Haumea: *grips Inka's hand* "Let's~"

Inka: *smiles...tears falling*

sasori: …..HEY! BAG LADY!

Haumea: *grips Inka's hand harder, frowning* -_-# "My name is NOT BAG--"

sasori: i'll go with you! under two conditions.

shinra: you too?!

Haumea: *smiles* "I'm listening..." *turns Inka around to face Sasori*

Inka: "?!! Wh-What?"

sasori: condition one; help me kill hibana and the scorpion witch shaula.

Haumea: "Hmm...I know Hibana, but not the other. Still, we can certainly get rid of Hibana easily enough~"

sasori: as for the second condition; if i join your ranks. place me as inka's bodyguard.

Haumea: "How can I trust you'll do a good job?" *smiles* "Do you love her?"

Inka: "Sasori..."

sasori: as stubborn and insane and stupid as she can be, im not leaving her side.

Haumea: "...What say you, Pillar?"

Inka: "..." *looks away* "I protect only _my_ life. Whatever she wants is none of my business."

shinra: DONT LISTEN TO HER! JUST RUN!! BOTH OF YOU RUN!!

Haumea: "WE ARE TALKING, PILLAR! Scorpion, first order: bring Kusakabe with us--"

???: d-dont....m-move...

panda: *holding a gun, shaking and crying*

Inka: *looks* "Panda?!"

Haumea: "...Who's this weirdo?"

sasori: so that scrub didnt die? to be honest, i never liked him. or the other one.

Inka: "..."

panda: d-dont you DARE talk about my bro like that!

Inka: "...If they want me to run...the lines would've told me...but all I see...is a line around him."

panda: ???

sasori:....

shinra:....!!!!

Inka: "I guess it's my destiny...I have to cut loose the dead weight..." *points at Panda*

panda: inka-

Inka: *smiles* "Goodbye." *drags the finger along the line, and--*

*BOOM*

panda: *SCREEEEEAM*

Inka: "I'm ready, now. Haumea, lead me."

shinra: !!!!! shit! *runs over to help him*

Haumea: "Excellent...Come along, bodyguard."

sasori:.......*follows*

shinra: wai-

*They're gone*

panda: *SCREAMS*

shinra:....FUCK! *grabs panda and tries to snuff out the flames*

Artur: "Shinra! Where is the plasma woman--" *spots him* "?!!!"

shinra: help us out, will ya?!

ryuuko: *flies in* that man escaped......??!!!

shinra:......

Arthur: "..." *takes out a fire-proof blanket*

-and so-

shinra *in hospital waiting room* ............

Akitaru: *walks up* "..."

shinra: i...i failed....i couldn’t convince her to-....all this went for nothing!!

Akitaru: "Shinra!" *puts his hands on his shoulders*

shinra: *looks up at him, teary eyed*

Akitaru: "Think: how much worse would this have been without you? Without all of us? That boy back there--you saved him."

shinra:......still....

ryuuko: dont blame yourself for failure. if you do that, then you'll only tear yourself to pieces.

Akitaru: "I know...We'll find her. And Sho."

shinra:...yeah....thanks, ryuuko.

ryuuko: any time.

shinra:....h-how's everyone holding up?

Akitaru: "The others are continuing evacuations until new temporary housing is available."

shinra: i take it that ice pillar was commander fulham's doing?

Akitaru: *nods* "And...it's kind of become a new Death City attraction." ^^;

ryuuko: at least 7 people have gotten their tongues stuck to it. -_-;

shinra:... *chuckle*

Akitaru: "We'll have a briefing when you get back to HQ. Take your time."

shinra:...r-right.....

Akitaru: *pat pat* "...Doctors see you yet?"

shinra: j-just wanted to make sure that guy survived....im ready to go home now...

-elsewhere-

setsuna: *tightly hugs showtaro, crying* i was so worried that you were hurt....

Shotaro: ^^; "I'm okay, Mom--just burnt. But the Phoenix Bone and Nea saved me!"

nea: well, just glad you're not dead...

setsuna:...thank you so much, nea...

nea: =///=; hmph. you owe me a new jacket, kid.

Shotaro: "No problem! I saw a great one at consignment!"

-elsewhere-

george: *shaking* (that could have been the kids....)

higuchi:...gin? ryunosuke? you going to be ok?

Akutagawa: "..."

Death the Kid: Gin: "It's...certainly shocking."

hans:.....*her hand is shaking, but she holds it tight*.....

goethe:...hans, you're tense....come to bed with me, ok?

hans:....t-thank you....

Akutagawa: "..." *walks to the gym*

-elsewhere-

marie: *helping to set up rooms for the evacuees*

mami: so many of them....

Crona: *hands more blankets*

child: t-thanks.

Crona: *weak smile* "Y-You're welcome..."

mami: *she smiles* good job, chrona.

Crona: ^\\\^

-elsewhere-

yana: so you lost adam-er,...'assault' to the hoods?

Gogol: ^^; " 'Lost' is the kind of word that suggests this is my fault. I prefer to say 'misplace.'"

yana:....oh well, he's not a major priority. did you at least get those things you were instructed to get?

Gogol: *opens his coat* "Right here~"

yana: good.....*siiigh* damn, i need a drink...

Gogol: "Tea, then?"

yana:......sure....(oh right, i keep forgetting im younger than i think i am...)

Gogol: *pulls out the tea tray--and it's scorched* OwO;;; "...Darn."

-elsewhere-

Yumi: "More resources are coming in..." *looks up from her phone* "Funny how it's you already here to 're-build.'"

Fitzgerald: *smirks*

louisa: ^^;

Yumi: "Hmm...?!" *looks down*

Toby: *sniffing*

Yumi: -_-#

shiori: ??

-elsewhere-

Haumea: "Hello, troops~ And great success from you all."

guruna: =3= dahlia scolded us.

arrow: and you almost drowned assault when we got back.

Haumea: >w> "He's fine..."

{Assault/Adam: *glub glub glub*}

{Haumea: *holding his head under water, humming*}

arrow: how's charon?

kagu-tsuchi: *worried*

Haumea: "He's fiiiiiiiine~ Just a little cut up..."

kagu-tsuchi: WHAT?!

Haumea: "You know, broken glasses, stabby-stabby. Just a few knicks and cuts--"

guruna: sucks for him lol

Haumea: "And we got new recruits."

guruna: ^w^ your welcome, kururu~@

Haumea: "Of course~ As well as a new bodyguard for our special guest...the newly acquired Pillar!"

sasori: =~= my uniform's kind of baggy....dont you have anything smaller than this?

Haumea: "Well, leave it to soak in the wash--it'll shrink. Like you. Squirt."

sasori: .....

-elsewhere-

Kishiri: "We're back..."

ryuuko: *phew*

mikami: are you alright?

ryuuko: y-yes....

Kishiri: "..." *looks* "We did our best. And Tokuyama will have a report soon."

gabriella: glad to know.

Kishiri: *salutes* "Well, I'm going to eat..." *leaves*

-elsewhere-

Fulham: "..." *walks back to the First's courtyard*

foien: congrats today!

dia: an excellent job, father fulham.

Fulham: "Thank you. But it was a team effort."

foien: likewise.

pearl: *smiles*

Fulham: *looks at Pearl* "..."

pearl:.... .///.;

Fulham: "..." *clears his throat* "Well, Pearl and I have training to continue..."

dia: ...

Burns: *observing from afar* "I see sending a few of the First's best was enough."

amy: i saw...on the news.....it was cool.....i guess....

Emma: *smiles* "They did great! I wish I had gone along, too."

amy: maybe next time.

Emma: ^_^

Burns: "When you're ready. For now, we review procedures."

-elsewhere-

Honda: "LINE UP!"

-several soldiers have lined up-

hito: ...

takeru: >~<

Honda: "After the fight against those crummy no-goodniks, we will be re-organizing! Prepare for some changes!"

hito: ??

Honda: "More news is coming soon--but for now, we're on the move! Prepare the new rooms! Get the blankets! Pull out the translation books!"

-elsewhere-

Asako: "More injured coming in..."

kayako: thank you...damn those hoods...

Asako: "...It's like before..."

kayako: yeah....you did a good job today, girls.

vivian: ^^

tao: thanks commander.

Asako: *nods...still looks worried*

kayako:...*pat pat*

Asako: "S-Sorry...After Grandfather before..."

kayako: it's alright.

Asako: "I'm glad it isn't as bad as before--but this is still horrible." *wipes her eyes*

-elsewhere-

Tsukiyo: *collapsed on the floor, hugging her mallet* =w= "I'm exhausted...Good work, Mallet."

fang-hua: *siiigh* i dont want to see another of those hoods for at least a year....

Konro: "Given the great work you did, I'd bet on it."

kirei: ^^; *giving beni a shoulder rub*

Benimaru: =\\\\\\= *pleased grunt*

kirei: ^^

Benimaru: "At least the slums wasn't as wrecked as it could've been..." *pats Kirei's hand*

-elsewhere-

Vulcan: *pats Yu's shoulder* "Good work on the controls."

yu: ^^

Vulcan: *smiles at Lisa* "And for saving my butt."

lisa:...*smiles*

Vulcan: ^^

-elsewhere-

Kurogiri: "With so many of their hideouts destroyed, this is an opportunity to open our doors to those villains."

tomura: yeah...(and hopefully this whole _stain_ craze has phased out...)

-DOOR SLAM-

twice: ??

himiko: ~?

*Someone dressed like Stain enters*

???: "I AM HERE...TO BE THE BADDEST VILLAIN OF THEM ALL!"

twice: what-

tomura: the fuck?

???: "My name...is Spinner! Now, where's Stain? I came to meet Stain."

tomura:.....excuse me. *exits....and starts screaming violently*

himiko: you wanna meet mr stainy too? OvO

Kurogori: ._.

Spinner: *nod nod nod* "Very much so..." .\\\.

himiko: YAAAAAY NEW FRIEND!!! ^u^

fang: guba!

Spinner: ^\\\\^ "That kid yours?"

himiko: he's my son. ^^

Spinner: "Hey, Little Man!"

twice: ._. (he isnt even phased.)

kurome: *peeek.....staaare*

Spinner: *waves at Kurome*

kurome: *clings to kurogiri's leg*

Spinner: "D'aw, she's shy."

Kurogiri: -_-; *pats Kurome*

-elsewhere-

Inka: "..." *sneaks out of her room, enters Sasori's*

sasori: *making her bandana*.....

Inka: "Didn't know you could sew." ^_^

sasori: a skill i picked up, even though im not really good at it.

Inka: "Hmm...Looks like it's coming along..." *looks at her* "...Can you at least look me in the eyes?"

sasori: *looks at her*

Inka: "...Before everything went down, you didn't give me a chance to give you this..." *holds up a necklace, with some bead on it that looks like a scorpion tail*

sasori: ah....i've heard of these things, it's a magatama, right?

Inka: *nods* "Nicked it during a house call..." *puts it into Sasori's hand*

sasori:.... 7///7; t-thanks....

Inka: ^_^ "You're welcome...You cool with this?" *walks over, lies down on Sasori's bed, looks up at the ceiling*

sasori:...what do you mean?

Inka: "I mean, this is a cult. I'm _thrilled_ with it! But...Well, I didn't exactly welcome you along in the nicest way."

sasori:....i dont have much of an opinion.... (i dont trust those people...)

Inka: "...But you seem irritated with them. Don't you think we'll have fun?"

sasori:....i guess.

Inka: *smiles* "Good." *sits up in bed, hugs a pillow* "Want to have some fun? I was thinking of breaking into that Sho kid's room."

sasori: is that a good idea? he _is_ kind of the figure head here, at least that's what i heard.

Inka: *gets out bed* "And I'm a Pillar, too. They need me. And I'm going..." *puts an arm around Sasori's shoulder* "So I need my bodyguard with me at all times."

sasori:...*sigh* fine, but dont blame me for what happens.

Inka: "Great!" *leads her down the hall* "He should be right...here!" *puts an ear to the door*

-silence-

Inka: "..." *tests the door--it's locked* "Hmm...Sasori, tail it."

-SLASH-

Inka: "Why, thank you~" *pushes the slashed door open* "...Dark in here..."

sasori: *flips a switch*

???: "STOP THAT!" *someone suddenly pulls blankets over themselves*

sasori: ?!

Inka: "Huh...He's playing blanket fort, I guess." *walks up* "Hello, Sho--I'm Inka, the new Pillar."

sasori:....

Sho: *growls* "Go away...How do you even know my name?"

sasori: inka, maybe this is a bad idea-

Inka: "Because I fought your brother, Shin--" *suddenly, Inka sees a blast of light--which immediately disappears* "...Wait, what was--"

*BOOM*

sasori: !!!

*What Inka saw...was what was going to happen before she had time to react, when facing someone who can defy time itself…*

Sho: *stops time, picks Inka by her head--and throws her through the broken door*

Inka: “?!!” *smashes into the door* “FU--” *and slams against the hallway wall* “Grr…” *barely moving*

sasori: what the hell?!

Sho: "How dare you!" *suddenly disappears, now in front of Sasori, screaming, standing in sleepwear* "I’ll kill you!”

sasori: *scorpion tail*

Inka: "...Heh...Just what...I wanted..." *lifts a finger, aimed at Sho*

Sho: *pulls out a blade, aims at Sasori--*

Haumea: “Ha ha--no.”

sasori: ._.;

Sho: "HAUMEA! Give me back my--"

Haumea: *finger-flicks Sho's head*

Sho: "..." X_X *collapses into her arms*

sasori: ._.

Inka: ._. "...What? Do I still get to blow him up--" *still dragging her finger--*

Haumea: -_-; *sends an electrical discharge at Inka*

Inka: "..." X_X *collapses on the floor*

sasori: -_-;

Haumea: *looks at Sasori “...Bodyguard, take her to her room. I’m going to put Sho to bed~”

-elsewhere-

Relan: "Welcome back..." *standing with Iris*

shinra: hey. *rubs his eyes*

iris:...*pap pap*

shinra t-thanks...

Relan: "...We made some tea? Want to sit?"

shinra: y-yeah.

Relan: "...Any word about the injured person?"

shinra: he's....he's gonna make it.

Relan: "..." *nods*

-elsewhere-

Anya: "It's awful..."

tsugumi: maki was really cool, though. i should call her.

Meme: "Hm-mm! There's a clothing drive going on at school..."

Anya: "..." *walks into the closet--pulls out a stack of clothes 1.5 times her height*

ao: oh my. ._.

mio: how-

Anya: *holds up a princess dress* "Is this too common? It seems to be of poor quality."

tsugumi:... *sweatdrop*

mio: (these goddamn rich people...)

Meme: "...I think it'll be fine." ^^; "I'm still working on quilts..." *holds up hands, which have marks all over them* "But it's going slowly."

mio: i've never made a quilt before, or anything really but...do you want us to help?

Meme: "That'd be great! There are plenty of small tasks we can divide that are easy to learn but would go faster with more people."

tsugumi: project helping hands is *sentai pose* GO!

Anya: "..." -_-;

Meme: ^^ "Yay!" *poses*

-elsewhere-

Akitaru: "--then she picked this giant duck stuffed animal."

miwa: aww, cute.

serina: ^^

Akitaru: *smiles* "I think she was helping me back there with that goofy cannon..."

miwa: *smiles*

Akitaru: "...But now I need some help."

miwa: whats up?

Akitaru: "As long as we are only hunting down whoever the Hoods target, we're going to fall behind. I want to know how this all started."

serina: meaning?

Akitaru: "I'm going to assign my researchers to learn the origins of flame powers. And they need protection."

miwa: consider it done.

Akitaru: "Thanks...Keep an eye on Nozomi and Victor, then."

miwa: will do.

Akitaru: *nods, stands up* "I'll go tell them." *heads to the lab*

-elsewhere-

tamaki: um....iris? you have a moment?

Iris: "???" *sets down her book* "Yes, Tamaki?"

tamaki: i was wondering....*bows down* please teach me how to be at least a decent nun!

Iris: "..." *smiles, head pats* "You don't have to bow--I'd be happy to work with you!"

tamaki: QwQ thank you.

Iris: "Let's start with reading some prayers."

tamaki: *nod nod*

Iris: *opens her book, points* "This is the traditional 'Ratomu' prayer, but there are others, whether to put the Infernals' souls to rest, or to provide encouragement to us and our peers."

tamaki: *listening intently*

Iris: "This is one I had to spend a long time interpreting, after...well, after I left..." *clears her throat* " 'Let our fiery spirit be a light in the darkness.'"

tamaki: like a beacon of hope, right?

Iris: *nods* "Death City is a place for second chances. And much like other cities have been, I think, after something like what happened, this city could be one such beacon." *small laugh* "I didn't think an ice pillar would be that beacon, though..."

tamaki: ^^;

Iris: "How about you try one?"

tamaki: *looks*

Book's Page: "The rising sun allows us to start anew."

-elsewhere-

Joker: "Well, Victor had some interesting information..."

misora: oh?

Joker: "While the Eighth is off investigating how Flame Humans came to be, looks like the Hoods not only got a Pillar--but an experiment."

ivy: and with luck, they'll use it to kill hibana....not if i do it first...

Joker: "Heh...The Fifth...Hey, that's not a bad idea."

scarlet: let's see. 'Ria Marchelo' also known as 'Sasori'. age; 16, filipino heritage, 5'2"...

Joker: "And yet, after ruining this girl's life, Hibana is scot-free."

ivy: im going to find this girl and adopt her.

Joker: "That would require, first, finding the Hoods, and second, busting her out."

misora: i can get you to the hoods....but i risk seeing....*excalibur face* hiiiim....

scarlet: *smirk* your boyfriend?

misora: aww, i'd rather be dead~ ^^#

Joker: "Hmm...Well, we all have to take risks."

scarlet: and find out what you can about adora burst.

misora: you have a lot of interest in that.

scarlet:.........i have my reasons..

Joker: "..." *slow drag* "Misora, see if you can also learn where the Hoods are heading to next."

misora: can do, mr manager~<3

Joker: "Heh...Red, Ivy, I'm going to need to learn all you know about Hibana."

scarlet:.....yeah…

Joker: *opens a closet, pulling out a business suit* "Let's start with some of her favs. What does she look for in a job applicant?"

-morning-

Izuku: *sets down his notebooks* "Just about ready..."

-elsewhere-

Aizawa: *making a chart*

midnight: is this really such a good idea?

Aizawa: "It is not unreasonable that we will soon see more hero vs villain fights--they have to be ready."

ectoplasm: what do you make of this, headmaster?

Nezu: "I do not disagree with this argument. However, for the safety of the students, constraints must be put into place."

snipe: understandable.

Nezu: "And pairing students together will give them a better chance--once we apply physical limitations onto their opponents."

-elsewhere-

Iida: *walking, and spots--* "Momo?"

momo: ah! oh, t-tenya, you startled me. ^^;

Iida: "Sorry...How are you?"

momo: been well. studying for exams.

Iida: *nods* "Likewise. How is it coming?"

momo: a bit nervous, but alright.

Iida: "I hope the study group helped."

momo: i think so.

Iida: *nods* "...I was going to do a few more refreshers."

-elsewhere-

Shotaro: *bandaged like a mummy*

Emine: *finishing cutting gauze* "There. Done."

Shotaro: ._. "...Hee hee."

mana: comfy?

Shotaro: "Yep! I'm a mummy now!" *wiggles his arms*

-elsewhere-

sasori: *grabs inka by the collar* what were you thinking?!

Inka: "UMPH! What the hell?!"

sasori: you could have gotten us into serious trouble, and on day one no less!

Inka: "Yeah--it was dangerous. And why not test the rules on Day 1? Better to know from the beginning than get surprised later!"

sasori:... you really are crazy...

Inka: "..." *smiles* "A crazy genius. How else would I have kept us alive?"

sasori: you're unbelievable...

Inka: "Sasori...I'm, like, one of their chosen people. Do you really think they'd do something that'll kill me off that quickly?"

sasori: what if they do? do you know what happens when you're killed? you die! that's what happens!......wait.

Inka: "??? What?"

sasori: n-nevermind. but just remember this, im your bodyguard. and it's my duty to protect you, even if i have to protect you from yourself.

Inka: "..." -3- "You're no fun...What about you? You think you'll be able to actually kill Hibana? That doesn't sound 'safe,' either."

sasori: ......

Inka: "...You're scared, aren't you?"

sasori: ....*she doesnt answer*

-elsewhere-

Victor: *flips through a book, sets it onto one stack--flips through another books, sets it onto a second stack--flips through a third...and tosses it into the trash can* *sighs, spins his chair around* "Nozomi, find anything?"

nozomi: *examining history books*

Victor: "???" *looks*

nozomi: hmmm...

Victor: "Huh...East Asian history?"

nozomi: apparently the first recorded incident of the great flame disasters occurred in one of the chinese peninsulas.

Victor: "Oh? Was there a fire at that time at that location?"

nozomi: seems to be.

Victor: "..." *opens his laptop* "Let's coordinate instances of flame disaster by time and location--we might map the best place to start the search."

nozomi: right.

Victor: *typing over a map, showing dots* "The larger ones are where there were more instances...Now I'll add to the programming to show migration over time to follow paths these fire-starters traveled to..."

-elsewhere-

Sakuya: *carrying groceries* "Donation center, dead ahead."

naho: *humming*

Sakuya: *opens the door* "After you."

lilac: l-lots of people...

Sakuya: "...Would you rather one of us go in and one of us stay here with you?"

lilac: i...um....y-yes please....

naho: i'll wait out here with you, ok?

Sakuya: *nods* "I won't be long..." *walks to the counter*

mahiru: *helping out* hey sakuya. ^^

Sakuya: "Oh, hey! Didn't expect to see you here. How's it going?"

mahiru: pretty busy.

Sakuya: "Figures--getting used to the school still?"

mahiru: yeah. it's gonna take a lot of that. ^^;

???: *someone bumps into Mahiru* "Sorry." *they're wearing a hoodie*

mahiru: i-it's fine.

Sakuya: "???"

???: "..." *looks at the basket* "...They let you bring a cat in here?"

Kuro: *curled up in yarn*

mahiru: *awkward look at sakuya* o-o;;;

Sakuya: "Rather broad standards about 'service animals' in this town."

mahiru: y-yeah, that ^^;

???: "Hmm..."

???: *siiigh* so exhausting.

mitsuba: come on akane, it's not that bad.

hyakuya: i know, i know.

???: *tenses...glances*

shinoa: even in the heart of tragedy, it can bring out the best in some people.

hyakuya: i guess......

???: "..."

Sakuya: "Um...Did you want something, dude?"

???: "N-Nothing..."

mahiru: ??

???: "I have to go..." *pushes through*

hyakuya: ??

Sakuya: "Well, he seemed asocial."

-elsewhere-

Kid: *lifts Shiori*

shiori: *laugh*

Kid: "What can you see, Shiori?"

shiori: kiddo!

Kid: "Yep! And I see Shiori!"

shiori: ^o^

lord death: ^^

Kid: "And look who else is there?" *turns her to Lord Death*

shiori: paba!

lord death: hello~ ^^ *hug*

shiori: ^u^

Kid: *smiles* "Tickle hug!"

-elsewhere-

Akitaru: *hands a list to Shinra* "Up for getting some items?"

shinra: what all do we need?

Akitaru: "Well, quite a bit. Get your passport updated, some translation books--"

shinra: ??

Akitaru: "How's your Chinese?"

shinra: um....i'm gonna need to make a phone call. ^^;;;

Akitaru: "Sure, go ahead."

shinra: *dialing*

fang-hua: yes?

shinra: fang-hua we need you to teach us.

fang-hua:...eh?

-one explinaton later-

fang-hua: ah, well i'd be glad to. ^^

shinra: thank you, you're a life saver TTwTT

Akitaru: "???"

shinra: i scored us a teacher/translator.

Akitaru: "Oh, good! I am still figuring out the final team roster, but I know I want you, Arthur, Victor, and Nozomi, and we'll need a nun, so--"

tamaki: i volunteer!

Akitaru: "Tamaki? Oh...Um...Well, I was thinking of Iris--"

tamaki: i'm learning to be a sister too! plus i have good combat skills, so i can be like a battle-nun! *shiny eyes*

shinra: so like a war cleric then?

tamaki: see? he gets it.

Akitaru: "...Well, you would take care of two items on the checklist, which would save on travel costs, so, sure! I'll add you to the roster."

tamaki: YAY! ^u^ *peace sign* victory!

Akitaru: "Make sure you're fluent in the language, know how to put a soul to rest, can administer proper religious techniques so not to offend people abroad--"

tamaki: ok. i'm gonna do a lot of studying huh?

shinra: i got it covered. ^^

Arthur: *speaking Chinese* <I will be the best ambassador to a foreign country as possible.>

shinra:...not even gonna question it.

Akitaru: "Uuuumm...I didn't catch any of that, but okay. Get those supplies, we'll check in after."

-elsewhere-

Steinbeck: "Hello..."

oscar: ^^; we-welcome back, dearies! ^^;;;

lovecraft: there was a small incident.

Steinbeck: "??? What happened?"

lovecraft: i tried to explain a point to oscar by detaching a tentacle and as a result-

-a small, albino girl stares at them-

Steinbeck: "... ... ..." *shiny eyes* "You spawned!"

lovecraft: i've become a mother.

emily: ._.

baum: ...

twain: hey kiddo, what's your name?

girl:.........*INHUMAN SCREECHING*

emily: >~<

lovecraft: her name is lavinia.

oscar: *dead eyed stare* i've seen things that i can never unsee again.

Steinbeck: ^w^ "Neat-o!"

emily:......im just going to go to sleep now.

baum: same here, i'm bushed.

dorothy: try not to collapse in the hallway like last time.

Hemingway: "...I need a drink."

-elsewhere-

Victor: *setting up school chairs and a blackboard before taking a seat* "Okay...I'm ready to learn Chinese, teacher!"

fang-hua: <good morning.> good morning. i hope you're ready to learn everyone, because we have a lot of material to cover.

Arthur: *reading his textbook* "..." <I found a typo.>

fang-hua: *checks it* huh. well i'll be. <thank you> arthur.

Arthur: ^_^

shinra: *mumbling* 'teacher's pet'...

fang-hua: hope you're all still paying attention. because not only will we be learning the language, we'll be learning about chinese history and culture. hopefully these lessons show you there's more to know about china than kung-fu, chinese food, and pandas.

shinra: *nod nod*

Victor: "Excellent! We look forward to the education!"

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "Sonia, lunch is ready."

sonia: ok papa.

Chuuya: *opens the refrigerator, spots an egg carton* "... ... ..."

sonia: *sitting down*

Chuuya: "..." *hums* "Piyo, piyo, piyo..."

sonia: *giggle*

Chuuya: *bows, serving the plate of lunch* "Nice to meet you, Piyo-chan's eggs!"

sonia: *laughter*

Chuuya: *smiles* "Okay, that constitutes lunch and a show--eat up!"

-elsewhere-

Rin: "...You know, they could probably make the biggest shaved ice in the world with that thing."

izumo: i'd probably not recommend it.

Bon: "It's been collecting a lot of birds..."

-elsewhere-

Dr. John: *sits down* "Some patients are getting released--some, a little more slowly."

sachiko: ah.

Dr. John: "That boy, Shotaro, is heading out."

sachiko: ...he's a good kid.

Dr. John: "Yeah--it's rare to see someone so innocent in this world."

-elsewhere-

Tanizaki: "And that makes at least 20 children missing."

atsushi:...damn....

odasaku: *his hands are shaking*

Kyoka: "...We've interviewed some teachers, trying to find descriptions..."

Lucy: "..." *pats Atsushi's hand*

atsushi: ....

Kyoka: "We'll be doing another search in a few minutes...I'm not sure police will continue."

sylvia: ....

Kyoka: "...Sylvia, maybe Tanizaki and Naomi need help with paperwork."

sylvia: o-ok...

Tanizaki: *smiles* "We can start with alphabetizing some files."

sylvia: o-o-ok!

Kyoka: *small smile* "Atsushi, coming?"

atsushi: yeah.

Lucy: "I'm going, too."

atsushi: the more the merrier!

Kyoka: *nods* "We'll divide up to question anyone who may know where the children are..."

-elsewhere-

Dazai: *petting Mii*

mii: *purrr* =w=

Dazai: *small smile* *sighs*

mii: o^o?

Dazai: "It's crazy...This city, life..."

*looks out the window at the ice pillar*

kirako: yeah, this is a crazy place to live. but never a dull day goes by here, huh?

Dazai: "True...Guess that's a good part to it...Where you wanted to settle?"

kirako: well, i was hoping to live in Los Angeles, but that seemed too problematic, so i moved here.

Dazai: "Ever wanted to vacation?"

kirako: there's a few places i've wanted to see. ^^

Dazai: "Maybe abroad?"

kirako: i guess Luxembourg is a place i've wanted to see.

Dazai: *smiles* "Maybe on a return trip to Germany..."

kirako: maybe. ^^;

Dazai: "...This time without getting pummeled..."

*smash-cut of Dazai's humiliation conga against Sturm*

kirako: yikes.

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: *pushes open the cafe door* "Where's our table?!"

tsugumi: um...

itsuka: *pats bakugou's hand* we made reservations under 'bakugou'?

tsugumi: ah, right this way.

Bakugo: -\\\^\\\- "Yeah, that's what I thought...Got to get some food and studying in..."

itsuka: ^^

Bakugo: "Where're the others..."

eijiro: we're here!

Bakugo: " 'Bout time! Sit down, open the book to Page 281!"

-elsewhere-

Kid: "I think you'll enjoy dessert."

stocking: oooh~ *shiny eyes*

Kid: "What would you say...to cake, with buttery frosting, topped with fruit and syrup?"

stocking: yes please~

Kid: *smiles* "Then..." *reveals a covered plate*

stocking: *mouth watering*

Kid: "Chambord raspberry Dutch chocolate cake~"

stocking: you know me so well.

Kid: "I strive to..." *cheek smooch*

stocking: hehehe~...arent you gonna kiss the other side too~?

Kid: "Oh, dear--are you asking me~?"

stocking: *smooch*

Kid: ^\\\^ "Mmm."

-elsewhere-

Mr. Uraraka: "I'm home..." *holds up take-out* "Sorry--work held us up."

ochako: hey dad!

hagakure: hey mr u!

Mr. Uraraka: "Hey! How are you, Toru?"

toru: doing good.

satou: studying hard, sir!

Mr. Uraraka: *smiles* "Good to hear it!" *hands Ochaco some food* "Make sure to eat healthy--you'll need the energy for the test."

-elsewhere-

Victor: @w@ "...So many words..."

shinra: still, the terracotta army sounds pretty cool, right?

tamaki: two languages....im gonna die.

Arthur: "I will confirm whether the army's remains rest inside the terracotta--"

nozomi: i wouldnt recommend that. ._.;

Mika: "..."

lacus: how was recon?

Mika: "Nothing...I mean, fine."

lacus: ??

Mika: "..." *rubs his eyes* "I have something to do."

lacus: oh?

Mika: *walks to his luggage*

lacus: need to change? gotcha. *exits*

Mika: "..." *doesn't close the door, pulls out a photo*

-it was of yuuichiro's first day at the hyakuya orphanage, some time before the vampires attacked. yuu seemed rather grouchy, while the others looked quite happy-

Mika: *sighs* "Why now..."

{Mika: "..." *nudge, smiles*}

{yuuichiro: *mumbles*}

{akane: doesnt say a lot, does he?}

{Mika: "Maybe not in so many words..." ^^; }

{yuuichiro: i can talk just fine. >n<}

{Mika: *laughs* "See? Although, doesn't hurt to say more than five words now and then."}

Mika: "...Why now..."

-elsewhere-

Pan: "Here is the mission summary..." *hands a folder*

ogun: overseas, huh? neato.

juria: *rolls eyes*

Pan: "The Commander is putting you through some language-development, cultural training, and a last bit of combat training--"

juria: *pulls out a cigarette* are they just seriously understaffed or something?

Pan: -_-# "The Commander considered you best for this job...Don't be rude, put that away."

juria: *snuffs it.....pulls out a cigar*

Pan: "THAT IS NOT BETTER!"

ogun: ._.;

Pan: "Put it out, then run 40 laps!"

juria: tch-

-elsewhere-

Benimaru: "...Why the hell should the Seventh send anyone?" ((Someone, convince him))

maki: well, a translator would be helpful.

fang-hua: plus i've already offered to help them with lessons.

Benimaru: "...Keep them out of trouble, and be ready to work twice as hard when you return."

fang-hua: understood, sir.

Benimaru: "Who is leading this overseas trip?"

maki: i believe the supervisor/chaperone will be captain pan of the 4th.

Benimaru: "Hmm...The Fourth are more traditional firefighters: they can put out a fire, but can they handle a fight?"

maki: well, from what i've seen. ogun and juria are pretty capable fighters. and pan makes a good support unit.

fang-hua: plus, shinra and arthur both trained at the 4th's school.

Benimaru: "...Fine. Maybe there's hope for this mission yet." *looks at Fang-Hua* "Be safe, Kohana."

fang-hua: *sweatdrop* will do, sir.

Benimaru: *nods* "Excuse me--I'll continue patrol."

-elsewhere-

Honda: "THIS WILL BE GOOD FOR YOU!" *pat pat* "Enjoy the trip!"

takeru: t-thank you sir! hopefully i'll get to see mom too.

-elsewhere-

Todoroki: *dragging a huge chunk of ice behind him...looks like someone is frozen inside*

jirou: ._. um....

Todoroki: "I can explain..." *points inside*

*Mineta is frozen inside*

jirou: perfect. good job, todoroki. *walks away*

Todoroki: *nods* "..." *looks at the ice* "..." *shoves the iceberg in front of some lockers, walks away*

Mineta: 0_0 *muffled yelling*

-no one helped him-

-elsewhere-

Tanizaki: *opens the car door* "Heading to your appointment, Haruno?"

kirako: yeah.

Tanizaki: "Well, buckle in--I'll get you there on time." *turns on the ignition* "How are you feeling?"

kirako: doing well.

Tanizaki: *nods* "Work keeping you busy?"

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: "..." *sits in the corner*

sonia: ?? uncle ryuu?

Akutagawa: "??? ...Yes?"

sonia: *hug*

Akutagawa: "...Um...What is happening?"

sonia: you looked sad.

Akutagawa: "...Well, I suppose I am...Thanks?"

sonia: ....

Akutagawa: "..." *ahem* "I'll be fine...Thank you. You can go play..."

sonia:...*exits*

Akutagawa: "..." *curls up*

higuchi: that girl's a natural empath, huh?

Akutagawa: "...Yes."

sonia: *takes a seat and watches the others, not saying much of anything*

Jakob: *pushing a shopping cart*

Motojiro: *pointing flowers out to Leo*

Kafka: *furiously typing* "This damn budget..."

leo: ^///^

leroux:...? did you need something, young one?

sonia:...im good for now.

Walter: "We could make you a snack."

sonia: ok.

Walter: ^w^ "Many pizza rolls?"

-elsewhere-

Joker: "Hmm..." *looking over a birth certificate and ID with his photo on it*

ivy: how is it?

Joker: "Looking good...I think it'll pass."

ivy: thanks, i had a contact on the inside help me out.

Joker: "Good contact...Now to wait for Victor's report."

-elsewhere-

Fulham: "Good work...Take a break?"

pearl: yeah...

Fulham: *hands her a bottle of water* "..."

pearl: *takes it, accidently touching his hand slightly* .///. s-sorry about that.

Fulham: "...It's fine..." >\\\\>

foien: *whistling*

Fulham: -\\\\-# *grunts*

-one week later…-

ochako: *gulp*

denki + mina: *INTERNALLY SCREAMING*

Aizawa: "Take out your pens, keep the test face down..." *passing out the test*

ochako: ...

-later-

Izuku: *lets out a sigh of relief* "Well, that's done..." *looks around--* "!!!" O_o; "Um...You all okay?"

mina: im dead.

Koda: *signing* <It was too much...> Q___Q

denki: and then there's the practical exam later today. Q___Q;;

Izuku: ^^; "I mean, it'll just be like the entrance exam, right? If we could handle supervillains, we can handle that, right?"

-and so-

Aizawa: "Okay, you're all here."

Izuku: ._.; "...Why are all the teachers here?"

hagakure: there's like....8 of them? maybe more?

Aizawa'a neck: *muffled* "I'm afraid there's been a change of plans."

sero: what the-

*Out of Aizawa' s scarf pops up--*

Nezu: "Hello, students!"

ochako: *struggles not to laugh*

Thirteen: "...Um, cozy on there, sir?" *helps him down*

mina: must be nice...wish i had fur...

jirou: probably kind of smelly in there.

mina: i havent slept in days.

Aizawa: -_-# *Death glare at Jirou z

jirou: 737;;;

Nezu: "Quite. Now, then, I'm sure you heard the rumor you would fight robots--"

Denki: "Gonna zap them bots!"

Nezu: "Actually, no."

momo: eh?

Denki: "Say wha?" QwQ

midnight: you're gonna be fighting us~ ^^

mina:. .__________.

Nezu: "But the good news is we have made it more of a fair fight."

momo: how so?

Aizawa: "First, you'll be in teams of two. And no, you don't get to pick your teammate: yours has already been chosen."

everyone: (please dont let me be on a team with mineta, please dont let me be on a team with mineta)

Mineta: "PLEASE LET MY TEAMMATE BE HOT!"

midnight: QUIET YOU.

Mineta: "YES, MISTRESS!"

-death glares at mineta all around-

Aizawa: "You're paired with Sero. You can apologize to him later. Now, let's review who is teamed with whom and which instructor they are facing..."

*Looks cloudy...or like something is falling from the sky...*

tsuyu: kero?

Aizawa: "Let's see...Midoriya is paired with Bakugo--"

*It feels...hotter right now...*

Bakugo: *burning rage*

ochako: ._.;

Izuku: Q___Q

*A shadow looms...*

???: "Against me!"

*It hits the ground*

mina: woah.

*All Might lands...*

All Might: "...Sorry! Did I scare you?"

-and so-

momo: *following behind todoroki*

Todoroki: "Yaoyorozu, make small objects--it'll let us know when Aizawa is near..."

momo: r-right…

Todoroki: "...So, my plan is I'll draw him out, you run for the exit..."

momo: .....

-with bakugou and izuku-

izuku: kacchan, wait up!

Bakugo: "STOP FOLLOWING ME!"

izuku: listen, it'd be wiser to escape than to fight him! (and if all-might runs out of time before then, then it'd be bad....)

Bakugo: "Bullshit! Let's exhaust him, distract him, play possum--THEN END HIM AND WIN!"

izuku: ..still, e-even with the handicaps, this is all-might we're talking about, there's no way we can beat him-

*SWING*

izuku: *just barely dodges*

Bakugo: "You think I'm weak?!"

izuku: if we want to pass this exam, you need to listen to me, kacchan.

Bakugo: "No, I don't! I don't need you, your powers, or anything from you to win this! I'm going to stand out this time--for the right reasons! So out of my way!" *shoves him*"

izuku: *grips fist* QUIT BEING SO STUBBORN AND ACTUALLY TALK TO ME, BAKUGOU!

Bakugo: "THE HELL YOU CALL ME?!"

*Sounds like wind is blowing through...really quickly...*

-BOOOOOOOM-

izuku: ._.

Bakugo: "?!" *turns*

izuku: (aw, biscuits)

*All Might stands blocks away*

All Might: "Oh, are you two in for a bad time..."

izuku: come on, lets go!

All Might: *rushes*

Bakugo: "..." *frozen*

izuku: !!!!

All Might: *right in front of Bakugo* "YOU'RE DONE HERE!"

Bakugo: "..." *aims* "STOP UNDERESTIMATING ME! STUN GRENADE!"

*Light explodes into All Might's eyes*

All Might: "URK!"

Bakugo: *aims again--*

All Might: "..." *sniffs--then reaches, grabbing Bakugo by the face*

Bakugo: "!!!"

All Might: "Did you think I couldn't predict where you'd stand, boy?"

Bakugo: *muffled* "I expected that..." *shoves his hands at All Might's ribs, and fires small bursts of fire*

All Might: "Ow ow OW OW OW OW OWIE!"

izuku: (he's relentless...)

All Might: *swings Bakugo over his head--then slams him to the street, forming an outline in the pavement

Bakugo: "ACH!" *coughs up blood*

All Might: "Sorry about that! But those stung a bit...Now, where is..."

izuku: !!!! *full cowl, jumps back*

All Might: *goes to move--then stops* ._.; "Oh...This is going to be bad..."

???: "OUT OF MY WAY, NERD!"

izuku: ??!!

*Bakugo has already leapt...into Izuku's path*

izuku: !!!!

*CRASH*

izuku: GAH!

*They slam down onto the pavement*

All Might: "...Ouchie."

izuku: urk-

Bakugo: *gets up* "I'M NOT DONE!" *rushes towards All Might*

izuku: bakugou, i told you, you cant beat him head on!

Bakugo: "It doesn't matter! I'm gonna win--because heroes always win!"

izuku: ....

{young!izuku: *shiny eyes*}

{Young!Bakugo: "WAM! Look at him go! All Might's so cool!"}

izuku: i know, but right now isnt the time for tha-

Bakugo: "I said back off--" *looks up* "?!!! Guard--"

izuku: o____o (aw, double biscuits)

*All Might is leaping down from a roof, carrying a guard rail--which he slams down onto Izuku, trapping him*

izuku: !!!!

All Might: "You say run? I say STAY DOWN! BWA HA HA!"

Bakugo: "..." *facepalm*

izuku: (that just....killed the mood.) *sweatdrop*

All Might: "...Oh, right! Villain-stuff. Um--" *slams his fist into Bakugo's abs* "Does that work?"

Bakugo: *coughs up blood and more* *knocked down the street*

izuku: !!! KACCHAN!!

{boy: you saw that one, right?}

{Young!Bakugo: "Four against one--but nothing that All Might can't handle! Look, he knocked them down!"}

{young!izuku: wow!}

{Young!Bakugo: "No matter how bad it looks, All Might always wins!"}

Bakugo: *coughing*

izuku: *trying to get out* (you’re a real jerk, but it’s true…no matter the challenge, you always try to win, that’s what i…)

All Might: "I understand your frustration, Young Bakugo--but please, stop comparing yourself to Midoriya. I get it--he's advancing quickly, but he's still at Level 1, and you're at Level 50. Naturally, you'll have different rates of progress, so don't throw it all away. What you should focus on is--"

Bakugo: "SHUT UP...ALL MIGHT!"

izuku: !!

Bakugo: "If you're about to tell me to work with him, that I need _his_ help...I'd rather lose!"

Izuku: ………

All Might: "...I see." *pulls back his arm* "As long as you have no regrets..."

Bakugo: *stands, panting*

-PUNCH-

All Might: "?!!"

Bakugo: *knocked back*

izuku: 'you'd rather lose'? that's not the kacchan i know! *grabs him and runs*

Bakugo: "Let go of me!"

-elsewhere-

momo: *popping out matryoshka dolls*

Todoroki: "...Really, Yaoyorozu?"

momo: 7.7 i-it's sentimental...

Todoroki: "Hmm...Can't argue with that...Any change to your ability to produce them?"

momo: not yet...im amazed you came up with a strategy so quickly...im rather envious of your strong judgement.

Todoroki: "??? It was nothing special--"

momo:......we both got in on recommendations, but i've barely shown any practical hero skills...

Todoroki: "Yaoyorozu, I think--Wait...Your matryoshkas!" *looks around*

momo: !!!!

???: *above them* "You should've noticed sooner--"

momo: !!! todoroki!

Todoroki: *swings, trying to get out of the way--*

Aizawa: *sends scarves around Todoroki* "Too slow..." *eyes open*

Todoroki: "Yaoyorozu, run!"

momo:....*flees*

Aizawa: "That's the best you geniuses came up with?" *tightens the scarves, roping Todoroki up over the ground*

Todoroki: "When I get loose--!"

Aizawa: *tosses something along the street*

Todoroki: "...Caltrops? I didn't take you for a ninja, sir."

Aizawa: "I didn't take you as so oblivious not to listen to your classmate."

Todoroki: "???"

momo: (the gate cant be much farther, right? im sure he's fine, right? is this ok? can i really run like this? where am i even running to? what am i doing? is this ok?)

young!momo?: just where _are_ you running?

momo: ?!

*A scarf wraps around her wrist*

momo: !!!!

Aizawa: "Hook, line, and sinker.”

momo: *frozen*

Aizawa: "Still reeling from the Sports Festival?" *tugs on the scarf*

momo: !!! (wait...he's not blocking out my quirk....)

young!momo: this is your chance, take it!

Aizawa: "..."

momo: *wrist wheel and escapes, running to where todoroki is*

Aizawa: "...Still running off to Todoroki, huh?"

momo: ...

young!momo: you're really going to help him?

momo: (of course, he's my friend!)

young!momo: (you know he's better than you. you've seen him, and decided that, right? thus you lost your way, right?)

momo: .....

young!momo: you arent going to say anything?

momo: (just shut up. i know, he's better than i am...but that just means i have to improve myself, right?}

young!momo: now you're catching on.

momo:...*nods and runs*

Todoroki: *hanging around* "...Idiot...She was holding back, but I didn't say anything..."

momo: todoroki!

Todoroki: "Yaoyorozu? What are you--"

momo: im really sorry for getting distracted! *looking around*

Todoroki: "We can apologize to each other later--but Aizawa is coming back! You have a plan, right?"

momo: ....yeah, but if your strategy failed, then mine will-

Todoroki: "Then do it! I know you can! Remember the two votes you got for class president?"

momo: yes, but-

Todoroki: "I voted for you!"

momo: !!!! really?

Todoroki: "Yes! Because I knew you would be perfect for it!"

???: "You done?"

momo: ......*pulls something out* TODOROKI, CLOSE YOUR EYES!

Todoroki: "!!!" *closes them*

-MATRYSHKA FLASH BOMB-

Aizawa: "GAH!" *covers his face, but took late...*

Todoroki: "..." *slowly opens his eyes--can see fine*

momo: *helping him down* let's go! i have a plan! for now we need to hide. his eyes havent been well recently.

Todoroki: "...Right! Especially after USJ..."

momo: for now, we just need to escape his line of sight. So just keep using your ice.

Todoroki: "Trying, but he's following..."

momo: well, he's still human. he has to blink sometime...

Todoroki: "..." *his skin starts crackling* "Got some!" *launches an ice wall*

momo: *creating something from her stomach*

Todoroki: "??? Next step, yaoyorozu?"

momo: just got to finish this, then we can move to step two...

-they look like....bandages?-

Todoroki: "Aizawa's scarves?"

momo: sort of. i dont know the exact material, but i improvised with a little something extra...

-and so-...

-two cloaked figures dart for the exit-

Aizawa: *on rooftop, facing the ice wall, blocking the path to the exit gate* "...So, cloak themselves so I can't erase...Simple, but effective..." *leaps, wraps the scarves around the figures' "heads"*

momo: *ducks down, revealing a catapault*

-LAUNCH-

Aizawa: "?!"

momo: todoroki! now!

Todoroki: *blasts fire through the cloak--*

Aizawa: *leaps, dodging* ("They knew I would dodge...What kind of a plan is this?")

momo: ever heard of nitinol alloy? when heated, it temporarily reverts to its original form.

-SNAG-

Aizawa: "..." *drops like a lead balloon* "...Zzz..."

momo: .... ._. *check's pulse*....he's alive....*phew*....thanks todoroki......awkward fist bump?

Todoroki: "Uuum...Sure, after we get the cuffs on him..."

-elsewhere-

mina: OHCRAPOHCRAPOHCRAPOHCRAP!!!

denki: MOMMYYYYY!!! Q~Q;;;;

*BOOM SMASH CLANG*

mina + denki: *SCREAMING LIKE BABIES*

jirou: 0-0;

satou: that's...pretty terrifying.

Nezu: *pouring himself some tea* "Mmm...Something's missing..." *reaches for the sugar--knocking a lever in the wrecking ball* "Whoopsie!"

*The wrecking ball knocks down a building*

hagakure: *she has a bandage on where her nose would be* do you think the others are having trouble too?

tsuyu: who knows.

Nezu: "Hmm...Well, there are no mistakes--just happy little accidents..." *sips* "...BWA HA HA HA!"

-meanwhile-

ochako: *hanging on for dear life* Q_Q;;;

Thirteen: "I really dislike to fight--I prefer waiting to catch prey..." *using Black Hole*

Aoyama: *hanging on next to Ochaco* "Oh, my~ That quirk certainly...sucks."

ochako: NOW ISNT THE TIME FOR BAD JOKES! THIS IS A LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION! (come on ochako! think! ah, if i were on a team with todoroki, or deku, or momo, GAH! WHY COULDNT THEY PUT ME ON A TEAM WITH A GOOD TACTICIAN?!)

Aoyama: "Pardonne moi--"

ochako: aoyama i swear to-

Aoyama: "Let's see...You were thinking of Midoriya, and Yaoyorozu..."

ochako: what are you, a mind reader?!

Aoyama: "Aaaaand...Todoroki?"

ochako: 7///7; t-that's none of your-

{Todoroki: "You’re radiant."}

ochako: o////////////////o EH?! *her fingers slip* !!!!!!!!!

Aoyama: "Oh, no~"

Thirteen: "What?!"

{Gunhead: "Remember your attacks!"}

ochako: !!!! *takes a stance* *winces*

Thirteen: *throws off Black Hole, trying to swing an arm, but--*

*CRASH*

Thirteen: @___@ "Ow..."

Aoyama: *lets go, applauds* "Magnifique!"

ochako: *opens her eyes* ah...im...i....(im...alive....).....ah! cuffs! cuffs!

Thirteen: *coming to...* "Ugh..." *swings an arm, but--*

-le cuff-

-later, after all the exams were finished-

mina: Q-Q

sero: TT~TT we lost.

eijiro: *pap pap QwQ

Denki: *blue-screen-of-death in his chair* X~X

Mineta: *humming* ^w^

sero: *GLARE AT MINETA*

Mineta: "Hello, classmates. Wonderful time was had by all, was it not?"

Denki: *muttering* "He's wearing some fedora, isn't he?"

sero: WE FREAKING LOST, MAN!

Mineta: "True...but when we face off against a sadistic goddess, is that _really_ losing?"

jirou: *grabs him by the neck* ARE YOU EVEN _FUCKING_ LISTENING?! do you ever wonder why people dont like you? because you're garbage! you treat women like sex objects and follow your own perverted logic over any morals you might possibly possess! maybe, if you werent such a piece of shit, and started treating others with a shred of decency and respect, then _MAYBE_ we might take you seriously!

Mineta: "..." QwQ "B-B-But I love women! What do you mean I don't show them respect?! I admire, appreciate, and celebrate their beauty in all forms--"

jirou: NO YOU DON’T! what you call ‘respecting’ is just objectifying them for your dirty fantasies! if you want to be a hero, you need to check your fucking values. Society is gonna keep on changing. And its our job as the next generation to make sure it changes for the better…

Mineta: Q___Q

Denki: "..." *looks down*

satou: *claps*

-in the hallway-

ochako: *wobbling slightly* ...... *remembering how close she was to being sucked up into thirteen’s black hole*.....*shaking and collapses to her knees* i...im ok...im alive...im breathing...i..im....*cries*

Todoroki: *walking* "!!! Ochaco..." *kneels down*

ochako: !!! t-todoroki! *wipes her eyes* c-congrats on the exam... ^^ *trying to smile, but she's still shaking bad*

Todoroki: "..." *holds her shoulders carefully* "What's wrong?"

ochako: just....h-had a near death experience today.....

Todoroki: "...Ochaco..."

ochako:....*sniff* it was really scary...i thought i was a goner for sure... and....

Todoroki: "..." *hug*

ochako: !!!!

Todoroki: "I'm sorry...I'm glad you're safe--that shouldn't have happened."

ochako: s-still, i won, right? so that's something....

Todoroki: *nods* "...Um..." *pulls back* "Right. That's great news--so, surviving is just even better."

ochako: y-yeah.....

Todoroki: "...Maybe something to eat would help?"

ochako g-good call....thanks. *small smile*

-elsewhere-

tomura: *grumbling*

shaula: so that's basically what all went down.

Kurogiri: "No word on this 'project'?"

beatrice: nothing.

tomura: and we just keep getting run of the mill villains and stain fanatics....

himiko: lots of new friends!

Kurogiri: "Give them a chance--they at least increase our numbers."

tomura: hmph.

himiko: we got mr spinner, mr muscular, miss magne, lil mustard-

*knock*

Kurogiri: "???"

-a woman dressed in black with black eyes enters-

woman: this is where the league of villains is, yes?

Kurogiri: "Who are you?"

woman: *hands him a card, 'banshee'* i heard through word of mouth this is where all the villains are gathering these days.

tomura: this is a group for professional villains, not some evil employment agency-

Dabi: "Let her talk."

banshee: thank you, hun~ *wink*

Dabi: "???" -\\\\-

tomura: =____=# (pathetic) let me guess, another stain fanatic?

banshee: hmm? i've heard _of_ him. never met him myself. but that's not why i'm here. im simply looking for a place to stay and get on my feet, you see.

tomura:...she's tolerable.

Kurogiri: "Your quirk?"

banshee: the name 'banshee' should give it away.

himiko: do you like babies? OvO

tomura: too many people....im going to bed....*grumbling*

banshee:....well _someone's_ in a sour mood.

himiko: dont mind hiiiim, shiggy's a bit of a mr grouchypants.

Kurogiri: "He's fine--if he didn't kick you out, you'll be okay."

-elsewhere-

ochako: *sipping her slurpy*

Hyde: "How you holding up?"

ochako: a-alright. better, i think.

Todoroki: "It's okay...It's understandable."

Hyde: "..."

ochako: ....so, a-any interesting things happen today, hyde?

Hyde: "Usual customers--including someone hunting through the milk to find the latest expiration date."

ochako: ah.

Hyde: "So, Todoroki, you and Ochaco are in the same class..."

Todoroki: "...Yes, this has been established."

Hyde: "...Hey, Ochaco! How about some donuts, too?"

ochako: sounds good. *goes to get some* and i need to stock up on cocoa moo.

Hyde: "Ha! Good one..." *looks at Todoroki...takes off his glasses* "I see how you look at her...You like her, right?"

Todoroki: "?!" 7///7 “W-well-“

Hyde: *smiles* "If you hurt her, I'll hunt you down and cut out your liver."

Todoroki: "...You're a villain or something? If you hurt her--"

Hyde: *holds up his hands* "Nope! Just looking out for my buddy."

Todoroki: "...I won't. And you won't lay a hand on me. My power--"

Hyde: *absolutely calm* "--is nothing compared to mine." *smiles*

Todoroki: "..."

ochako: im back.

*Hyde and Todoroki are staring at each other*

ochako: is everything ok?

???: oi, shit rat, what are you doing?

Hyde: "Licht! Come on in and say hi to Todoroki!"

Todoroki: "..."

licht:....*up in todoroki's face* todoroki?

Todoroki: *serious face, but sweating* ("What the hell is with these two?")

licht: *hugs him to his chest* baby brother.

Hyde: OwO; "??"

ochako: um ._. i-i think you have the wrong todoroki family, mr licht.

Todoroki: "??? Uuuuuuuuuuum..."

licht: *pat pat* i'll keep you safe now, because i am an angel. and you can be an angel too, lil bro.

Todoroki: "...Thank you?" ._.;

Hyde: "A fire and ice angel?"

ochako: *looks at hyde* your BF is something else, hyde.

Hyde: >\\\\w\\\\> "I know..."

licht: *KICKS HYDE INTO THE CIELING* dont lie to your coworkers, shit rat.

ochako: D8

Todoroki: ._____.;;;

Hyde: "Not here in public, Licht~"

ochako:....*shrugs to say 'dont ask me;*

licht:....

-too violent to show-

Todoroki: "...I feel like as heroes we should have stopped this."

ochako: somehow....i feel like hyde was actually enjoying this.... im not gonna judge.

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: *unconscious in infirmary bed*

{izuku: ngh....}

{All Might: *lifting Izuku by his arm, while his foot holds down Bakugo*}

{Bakugo: *struggles to get up--*}

{All Might: *presses his foot down more*}

{izuku: !!}

{Bakugo: ("Damn it! I thought I could tire him--but no, he doesn't stop! His spirit is too much...") }

{All Might: "Well, Young Midoriya, that's a face that conveys fear--when you realize the best plan you had is not enough..." *tosses Izuku*}

{izuku: GAH!}

{All Might: "I'm sorry...but it's over. You've fail--"}

{Bakugo: "CRAM IT!"}

{All Might: "?!"}

{Bakugo: *opens his hand--releasing one of the last explosions he has stored up*}

{*BOOOOOOOOOOM*}

{izuku: !!}

{All Might: *shields himself*}

{*In the explosion's light, Bakugo grabs Izuku*}

{izuku: huh-}

{Bakugo: "Okay, fine! He's too strong for us! So this is our last shot..." *aims for the gate, pulls back, ready to swing Izuku*}

{izuku: WOAH!!}

{Bakugo: "If you screw this up, I'LL KILL YOU!" *toss with an explosive BOOM*}

{izuku: !!!!!!!!!}

{*Something is running very quickly towards Izuku*}

{izuku: !!!!}

{???: "New Hampshire..."}

{izuku: !!!!!!}

{All Might: "SMASH!" *slams his back into Izuku's*}

{izuku: URK-}

{*Izuku goes stumbling towards the Gate, just stopping in front of it*}

{All Might: "Too naive, Midoriya! You knew I would be too fast--"}

{Bakugo: "ALL MIGHT!"}

{All Might: *turns* "?!"}

{Bakugo: "You're right...We can't beat you...without taking risks..." *pushes off his shattered gauntlets*}

{izuku: kacchan-}

{Bakugo: "Run, you nerd! 'Cause without those gauntlets, I'm firing at full blast!"}

-...-

izuku:....nnggg...

{izuku: ... *watching*}

{Bakugo: *down on the street...his wrists look broken*}

{izuku:....*powers up a full cowl and jumps back*}

{All Might: "Now, to deal with Midoriya--" *turns--* "?!!!" ("He's...smiling?")}

{-SMASSSSSSH-}

{*All Might is knocked off his feet*}

{Bakugo: "..." *he's knocked out*}

{izuku: *hoists him up, and full cowl jumps for the gate*....(take it easy, kacchan...) }

izuku: *coming to* huh?

Bakugo: *he's breathing...his wrists are bandaged*

izuku:.......

???: "Don't wake him up..."

izuku: *looks up*

*All Might, in his depowered form, waves*

izuku: *wave*

All Might: "Where does it still hurt?"

izuku: still sore everywhere, but recovery girl helped out...

All Might: *nods* "...You unleashed a fully powered attack."

izuku: yeah....h-how did i do?

All Might: "Well, you made me cough up blood..." ^^;

izuku: sorry about that. ^^;

All Might: "And you got Bakugo and yourself out of the Gate: you passed."

izuku:...*smiles*

All Might: "You've done great...Looks like you're getting better control over your quirk."

izuku: thanks. *glances at bakugou*.....he really went all out....

All Might: "Yes...I suppose that, for all the differences between you two, that's at least one thing you have in common."

-elsewhere-

Iida: "Momo?"

momo: *smiles* hey tenya. how was the exam for you?

Iida: "Passed! You?"

momo: yeah.

-she explains what all happened-

Iida: "...Momo...I'm sorry. Do you feel more confident?"

momo: i think so.

Iida: *nods* "It's good to have teammates to remind you of your strengths."

momo: *smiles*

Iida: *smiles--then dirt falls off his armor*

momo:...you need a duster?

Iida: "...Sure." ^\\\^

-elsewhere-

Tokoyami: "Good work."

tsuyu: thanks.

hagakure: you did great, tsu!

tsuyu: ^^...what happened to you?

hagakure: mr snipe accidently hit me in the nose Q_Q

Shoji: "He apologized--and will probably be disciplined."

-elsewhere-

ao: you've been doing a lot of training lately, miss anya.

Anya: "I need to..."

ao: well, try not to over-exert yourself

Anya: *sigh* "I know..." *pushes her hair back*

ao: do you ever cut your hair?

Anya: "What?"

ao: in certain cultures, cutting one's hair is considered an act of changing one's self.

Anya: "...Huh. Really?"

ao: a way of 'cutting away past mistakes' as it were.

Anya: "...Have you cut hair before?"

ao: when i was younger, yes.

Anya: "Hmm..." *gets up, walks to the bureau*

ao: ...

Anya: "..." *picks up a pair of scissors...looks up at the mirror*

-her reflection stares back-

Anya: "..." *keeps staring into the mirror, as she grabs her hair, making it taut as she takes the scissors and--*

*SNIP*

tsugumi: anya? you up? ...oh.

Anya: "..." *sniff*

tsugumi:...new look?

Anya: Q_Q *nod nod*

tsugumi:....looks nice. ^^

Anya: T\\\\\T "Thank you..."

-elsewhere-

noriko: *looking at upcoming events for death city* hmm...

???: "What do you think?"

noriko: oh lord kishin...what is our best opportunity for us to perform your miracles and spread your message?

*silence*

noriko: *muttering a prayer*

???: *joins Noriko*

-red moonlight shines down through the gaps of the ceiling, shining on one article...-

noriko: ???

-seems to be a flyer for a spring festival-

???: "Hmm...Odd."

noriko: then it is decided...we will make our move then...

-elsewhere-

Hibana: *shiny eyes* "Shopping trip..." *holds up the Spring Festival article*

mikami: *smiles*

ryuuko: it's that time already?

Hibana: "Yes! And I think morale needs a boost here!"

-elsewhere-

Hyde: *his head is bandaged* "Hello! Is this where I can apply to work at the Spring Festival?"

nygus: why yes it is.

Hyde: "Super! Here's my resume! I also have letters of reference..."

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "Zzz..."

{rain: *brushes her hand against his hair* *smiles*}

{Chuuya: =\\\\= "Stop that..."}

{rain: you look peaceful when you sleep.}

{Chuuya: "Well...knowing who's with me helps."}

{rain: hehe ^^ *nuzzle*}

Chuuya: *groans, pulls the sheets closer*

-...silence...-

Chuuya: "..." *sniffles*….. *hugs his pillow*

-creeeeak-

mito: *mew*

Chuuya: *sits up* "Mito?"

mito: *hops up onto the bed and nuzzles against him, purring*

Chuuya: "..." *pets her*

mito: =w=

Chuuya: *crying*

sonia: *pokes her head in*

Chuuya: *glances at her with tear filled eyes*

sonia:...*gives him a flower crown* we made these today.

Chuuya: *sniff* "Thank you, Sonia..." YuY *hug*

sonia: love you, papa. *hug*

Chuuya: *pat pat*

-morning-

chie: ^^

toru: gah!

Yohei: "Smile for the camera, Toru!"

toru: ^o^

chie: such a big boy! >u<

Yohei: "Yep! Wait until you get your presents!"

-elsewhere-

Hyde: *carrying his books--spots some girl with short hair at DWMA* "??? Huh. She looks familiar."

licht: good morning, princess.

Anya: O\\\\O "H-Hello, Licht."

Hyde: "... ... ..." *light bulb* "Oh, snap! New hairdo, Anya!"

-elsewhere-

Magaki: *nods* "Rowena."

rowena: how's everything adjusting for you?

alice: are you....comfortable?

Magaki: "Slightly better, thank you. Still getting used to the school given my...medical needs."

rowena: ah.. meet any new people?

Magaki: "Some...Not sure they all like me. Some seem a little scared."

rowena: want us to back you up?

Magaki: *nods* "Don't misunderstand--they aren't bullying me. I'm more worried for them--they sweat, turn...run really fast, sometimes into walls."

rowena: hmmm...

Magaki: "It's how I look, isn't it?"

alice: well, your eyes may be a slight bit off-putting.

rowena: *chop* alice!

Magaki: >_> "I didn't ask for them to look like this..."

rowena:.... ^^; m-maybe try contact lenses?

Magaki: "Hmm...That could help. Thank you."

-elsewhere-

Todoroki: "Many people are still absent due to injuries..."

fuyumi: sounds intense...

Todoroki: *nods* "I'm glad for some reprieve, though--the training for the next step will also be exhaustive..." *sighs* "Some people felt like they were going to die..."

fuyumi: i could imagine....

Todoroki: "...She looked on the verge of a breakdown..."

fuyumi: *listening*

Todoroki: "Ochaco had explained that she was facing Thirteen, the hero with the quirk Black Hole. She lost her grip and...almost got sucked in."

fuyumi: yikes.

Todoroki: *shakes his head* "If I lost her..."

fuyumi:...*pat pat* you like her, dont you?

Todoroki: "..." .\\\\. "Um..."

fuyumi: 7u7

Todoroki: "...Yes."

fuyumi: awww, how cute. my little brother's got his first crush! ^^

Todoroki: =\\\\= "Stop."

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: -_-# "I look like Mickey Mouse..." *his wrists are still bandaged*

itsuka: well, it could have been worse. *feeding him*

Bakugo: "..." *nom* =\\\n\\\= "Stupid Deku..."

itsuka: *pat pat*

Bakugo: "I wasn't even awake, and he's dragging me like some ragdoll. I don't need saving!"

itsuka:....*knowing grin*

Bakugo: "...What?"

itsuka: you still consider him a friend, dont you?

Bakugo: "A weakling like him?! Trying to steal _my_ spot as Number One?!"

itsuka: *raises a brow, grin still on her face*

Bakugo: "..." *looks away* "I'm not friends with him or anything..."

itsuka: then where did he get the nickname 'deku'?

Bakugo: "?!! He brought that on himself! I mean, it was so obvious! Look at the letters and who he is!"

itsuka: did he really?

Bakugo: "Well, yeah? Why, what are you saying?"

itsuka: i think part of you still cares about him, in one way or another...

Bakugo: "..." >\\\~\\\> "That's stupid..."

itsuka: *chuckle and cheek smooch* you can be really aggressive and kind of a dick, but i know you have your heart in the right place.

Bakugo: >\\\\\n\\\\<;; "...I'm not that much of a dick."

-elsewhere-

Kyoka: *looking over maps*

sylvia: *peeek*

Kyoka: "I can't find where they would have gone..."

sylvia: .....

Kyoka: "...Sylvia, if you were hiding, where would you go?"

sylvia: a-anywhere they wo-wouldnt find me? i used to hide a-a lot, but i always g-got found....

Kyoka: "...Sorry." *looks at her*

sylvia:....a-am i....gonna be a burden? i-im not really useful, a-and my ability just hurts people....

Kyoka: "We'll find how you are useful, whether through your ability or your other skills."

sylvia: i-i dont h-have any skills. e-except crying maybe..

Kyoka: "Well...you look innocent, so people may underestimate you."

sylvia: ....

Kyoka: "How about we try ways to trick someone into giving you information? Let's start with the puppy eyes..." *starts the puppy eyes*

sylvia: Q~Q;;;

Kyoka: "...Not bad. Now, let's try it on someone..." *points at Tanizaki...*

Tanizaki: *filing papers*

sylvia:.....Q~Q

Tanizaki: "...What are you doing?"

Kyoka: *stereo puppy dog eyes*

Tanizaki: "... ... ..." Q_____Q "Oh, no, what do you want from me?!"

sylvia:....*pathetic tiny crying*

Tanizaki: Q________Q *pulls money out of his wallet* "H-How about ice cream?"

yosano: ._.;

-elsewhere-

stocking: =w=

Kid: *smiles*

stocking: last night was amazing, kiddo~ *swirls a finger around his chest*

Kid: ^\\\\^ "I'm glad...I wanted to help."

stocking: *kiss*

Kid: "Mmm~"

stocking: *crawls onto his lap*

Kid: O\\\w\\\O

stocking: *tongue kiss* mmmn~<3

Kid: "!!!" =\\\\= *meets her kiss, his tongue passing along hers*

stocking: kid~

Kid *holding her* "Yes?"

stocking: im getting turned on again, you know~

Kid: "...Really?" *slides a hand, just barely touching the skin along her side*

stocking: *shudder* ahhh~

Kid: "You sound like it...But how do I really know~?" *he kisses her shoulder*

stocking: i want you to do me so hard that the sheets get soaked.

Kid: "Oh, damn..." *his hand rubs her inner thigh, as he pulls down the bedsheet*

-elsewhere-

Akitaru: "How's studying?"

tamaki: tiring, but interesting.

Akitaru: "And nun training?"

tamaki: coming along.

Akitaru: *nods* "It's a lot, but I know you can do it."

tamaki: thank you, sir!

Akitaru: *salutes*

-elsewhere-

Victor: *looking over news reports out of China* "Hmm...That's weird."

nozomi: oh dear. will we need gas masks?

Victor: "Looks like it--no idea what produced it. Maybe industry, or some natural--or supernatural?--event."

nozomi: well, it seems to have caused reason for evacuation to other areas, in any case.

Victor: "And if there are cops investigating, that'll make it more difficult to get there...Better check with the Commander about getting authorization to go in there..."

-elsewhere-

Motojiro: "PHOTO. SYN. THESIS!!!" *holds up a plant*

bessy: woooah.

philip: neat.

Motojiro: Yes, 'neat' indeed! By the power of the SUN--" *holds up the plant higher* "--its light is converted into energy to allow the chlorophyll--green pigment inside the plant--to generate its food!!! ..." *gestures at the grass* "And the chlorophyll puts happy smiles inside every blade of grass."

bessy: ^^

tom: wowzers.

Motojiro: "Now, let's take a look under microscope..." *sets one out, attached to his tablet* "This electronic microscope will let us all see what is in the plantlife!"

-the kids all peek-

sonia: ...

*Inside the grass are tiny smiling faces*

-the kids seem excited.-

Motojiro: ^w^

-elsewhere-

Poe: *hug*

rowena: ^^ *hug*

Poe: *awkward sibling pat*

rowena: how was work today for you?

Poe: "Okay...Just a bit draining."

rowena: ah. are you alright? did you eat well?

Poe: =~= "I was too anxious to eat..."

rowena: why dont we go to the hotel's restaurant then pick lana up from work?

Poe: *nod nod* "I would like that..."

rowena: *smiles* ^^

Poe: ^^; *opens the door, puts on sunglasses...pulls out an umbrella* "Too bright..."

rowena: i do have a friend with a similar problem. alice and i have been doing our best to help them fit in.

Poe: "Oh? That's sad...They have sunglasses?"

rowena: they're a bit sensitive to light...^^;

lenore: -_- _that's_ a way to put it.

Poe: "I think I could help--I know a lot about avoiding the sun!" ^^

rowena: im sure' they'd appreciate it.

-elsewhere-

Kid: *whistling, heating up food*

shiori: *drinking from her sippy cup*

Kid: "Hungry, little sister?"

shiori: ye.

Kid: "Let's have some carrots, then."

-elsewhere-

Aizawa: *pushing a cart of tissues*

namiko: TT~TT t-thanks....

Aizawa: "Any time...I needed some for when my students hear my decision about their exams."

namiko: you wont be too harsh on them, will you?

Aizawa: "I don't anticipate any problems..."

-elsewhere-

sero: TT~TT

mina: *CHUG CHUG*

Eijiro: "I have let down all who were counting on me!!!" T____T

Sato: *pat pat* T~T *not having milkshakes with the others--"designated driver" and not wanting to activate his Quirk*

sero: damn you minetaaaaa! TT~~~TT

Master: *watching* "..." *sets out another tray of milkshakes* "Here. On the house. You look like you need them."

mina: you're a kind person. TTuTT

Eijiro: "Thank you, Master..." *chug* "WHEN THIS IS OVER, WE'RE GOING TO DO BETTER IN THE NEXT EXAM AND BE THE MAJESTIC HEROES WE KNOW WE HAVE TO BE! And we're going to pound Mineta into the dirt!"

Master: *his hair is blown back by the shouting* "..." ("The manly youthfulness of heroes...")

sero: WE WILL BE AVENGED!!

Sato: "YES!" *smashes his fist down on another table--breaking it*

Hiro: Q_Q "...My sandwich was on that table..."

Sato: "..." *bawling*

mina: *pap pap*

Eijiro: *sniffles* "Maybe we at least passed the written exams...Then I would feel like I'm less of a failure."

mina: finger's crossed!

-elsewhere-

yana:....*spinning around in her chair*

Ivan: *dusting* *humming*

elizaveta: *with a bug net, looking around the wooded area around the house*

Gogol: *over her earpiece* "Find it yet?"

elizaveta: <not yet>

Gogol: <Just a bit more...>

-CATCH-

elizaveta: <i caught it!!> ^o^

Gogol: "YAY!"

lydia: ??

Gogol: "Show it to the camera!" *he had her wear camera-eyeglasses*

-snap-

Gogol: ^w^ <So proud...>

-elsewhere-

Katai: "I think that's the last box..."

keek: thanks a lot for this.

Katai: "Anything for a friend..." *sets it down* "That leaves setting up your bed, right?"

keek: yeah.

Katai: "I'll get on that--hold her for me." *hands Keek his futon*

keek: o-ok... ._. um....hello yoshiko.

Yoshiko: -silent, because she's a futon-

keek:... *sweatdrop*

-elsewhere-

Damon: *posing his doll* ^w^

becky: dad? do we have a camera?

soul: what for?

becky: pictures.

soul: ah.

Damon: "??? For keepsakes?"

becky: smile. ^^

Damon: "..." *nervous grin* "Um, cheese?"

-elsewhere-

Gin: *guarding the door* "..."

higuchi: has he said anything?

Gin: "Little. Requests for food, some books."

higuchi: *listening*

Mori: *muffled muffled--* "--Shizuka, why--" *muffled*

higuchi:....*peeeek*

Mori: *he hasn't shaved...he's holding something...*

higuchi:....*closes the door*

Gin: "...That bad?"

higuchi: define 'bad'

Gin: "...Is he dead?"

higuchi: unfortunately, no.

Gin: "Hmm. This is trying."

higuchi:.....

Gin: "At least it seems Goethe is containing him..."

higuchi: y-yeah....damn....i hate this.

Gin: "I know. For now, we can only make sure he isn't going anywhere..."

higuchi: he looked so pitiful....it makes me sick to feel sorry for him! after-....after all he's done...*shaking*

Gin: *holds Higuchi*

higuchi: *cries into her chest*

Gin: *strokes her head*

higuchi: *hic* r-rain...*hic*

Gin: *sniff* "I-I know..." ("I can't leave this post, unless I find someone else...")

naoya: want me to stand guard?

Gin: "Could you?"

naoya: sure thing. take all the time you need.

higuchi: t-thanks naoya.

Gin: *walks away with Higuchi*

-elsewhere-

#death city days

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