BNHA: Dual Fates.

Chapter 23: Explain further...

It was later that day when everyone was back in class. The sun was setting with an orange sky, while everyone remained seated and listened to their teacher. Bakugo, who kept the medal he earned from the tournament, continued to hold it between his teeth. Uviel wore her student uniform, but this time, she left her hoodie in her locker; her need to be brave became greater than her fear of being seen.

Those blue hues lingered on the empty desk not far from her, the desk Haru sat in before this whole mess started and a simple frown made itself known. Har-Har, don't worry... We'll figure this out together, please don't keep running. Her heart weighed heavily over her missing friend, however, upon hearing their teacher speak all heads faced the dark man and watched him enter.

"Good work," Aizawa soon stood before his desk to greet his students, not once did his tired dark eyes show any kind of real concern. "So there will be no school tomorrow, or the day after. I'm sure pro heroes who watched the sports festival will want to recruit you, but we'll consolidate everything and announce it when you get back. So rest well, and look forward to that," As though it were timed, more than half of the students responded to his speech and continued with their class.

However, there was one other thing that the teacher wanted to say and it involved the cyber girl's dilemma. "One other thing," he began as he glanced at Saito for but a moment before viewing the rest of the class. "We have some issues with a couple of students regarding Saito and Yukimura... After the tournament, I confronted the principal about their situation. I'll inform you this, which is most important for you to hear. Keep an eye out for Yukimura, I'm sure all of you saw her run off of the stage during the matches and she hasn't been found since," After that, everyone began to whisper questions about the news and on occasion, would peek over at the cyber girl.

Uviel averted her gaze from their lingering ones and sunk into her seat, not truly liking the attention. Unaware of the teacher's eyes on her, his voice made her head snap up to view him.

 "Saito. I need to speak with you later, meet me in the Principal's office," with that, surprise lit up her blue hues before a simple nod was given.

After a moment's pause, her attention moved over to Iida's seat and pondered. So, Haru's not the only one that's gone right now...? Even though it was more of a statement than a question, she couldn't help but feel concerned and curious.

~~~Later~~

Everyone was gone now, Uvi had to stay after class and wait for Aizawa. The girl was standing near the window and gazing upon the sunset, swirling thoughts never leaving her dazed eyes. "Alright, let's go," that was all she needed to hear. Eyes moving to view the teacher, she watched him stuff his hands into his pockets before heading for the door.

"Mr... Aizawa?" Hesitant at first, Saito saw his steps halt after the mention of his name. With a simple hum in acknowledgment, his dark eyes viewed her in their peripherals. "I'm-- I'm scared. I miss Haru so much, she just...disappeared. I tried- I really did. Stopping her in time to get her to talk to me was almost like trying to stop a stampede. I just... Couldn't reach her," guilt was obvious in her eyes when they began to water and looked at her own feet. With her clenching fist, and slightly quivering lip, she tried to stay strong for the entire tournament.