LOST // BAKUGO X OC

Back To UA

Estelle was back home to her relief. After she showed the Hero Commission her memories, they had done a complete one-eighty. She understood why, of course, but it was odd to experience. Estelle still felt raw from the whole ordeal. For her, it was as if she was reliving the events all over again. It wasn't something she liked to think about - never mind live through again.

The hole in Estelle's heart recovered just by seeing Nona. The bright and happy woman greeted her outside the facility and dragged her to the car. Estelle smiled at the memory.

Soon after she had gotten back, she was startled to find Mr Aizawa and Principle Nezu sitting in the closed cafe. Greeting them, she had taken a seat across from them to hear what they were about to say.

"We understand that this is a difficult situation, and we can't turn back time to change how it panned out. Nevertheless, we would like to help you further and continue your growth as a UA Student, even with a hero license."

"Thank you."

"Mr Aizawa will be the one who you will report to about your findings. You can do as you please concerning hero/otherworldly work as long as it does not interfere with your class times. Due to recent events, we have invited all students to stay in our dorms. We request that you join them."

Estelle turned to Nona immediately with a concerned expression. Nona held a melancholy smile as she gazed down at the young girl she had taken in what seemed like a lifetime ago. "You have already compromised so much for me. It's time I do the same," Nona started as she patted Estelle's head. Estelle's brows furrowed in trouble.

"I can afford an extra hand now. As long as you visit me, I am fine with you staying in the dorms. You have a lot on your plate with everything going on."

"Are you sure? Nona, you aren't getting any younger."

"Oh, hush!" The elderly woman laughed. "I was surviving without you, but you have brightened up my days. You've helped my business flourish; you've kept me company when I was lonely. You should do this! You have such potential, and I refuse to hold you back."

Estelle gripped onto Nona's hand tightly, like a child afraid to let go. She reluctantly nodded to the teachers as they watched the exchange. They felt for her; they did. But she had a lot of work to do. Nona's cafe just wouldn't fit.

"Okay, Nona, but don't think you're getting rid of me that easily."

Nona guffawed whilst grabbing the girl into a hug. "I wouldn't dream of it! Now go! Get packing."

"Yes, Ma'am."

_-_

After a heartfelt goodbye, Estelle sat at the car's back while Mr Aizawa drove with Principle Nezu in the passenger seat.

"Now, everyone has a lot of questions. The Hero Commission announced that you were in the clear after they reviewed your memories. The fact that you are now a hero is on the down-low. The class is yet to be aware of that detail. You also approved the Commission to give us a brief report on what they saw. Thank you."

"I understand. And, of course, you deserve that at least."

"If you ever want to divulge further, or just talk to us. We are all happy to do so."

"Thank you."

-_-

Estelle arrived at the UA dorms to find it empty. She recognised it was due to the fact her classmates were still in school. She was relieved to get a moment of peace. Estelle turned towards Mr Aizawa and gave a bow. "Thank you."

"It's weird seeing you thankful. Enough of that. Get settled in for when the class sees you."

"Rodger."