Metanoia

Serenity

(n) the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

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Pov Arisa Tachibana

It's been 3 days Yama is resting in the infirmary. Her mother said she would wake up in about 4 days. Thanks to the Queen of the South. With the quirk held by his mother, the water she uses can heal her. I'm still staring intently at the front door of the dorm. Hope Yama opens the door and smiles stupidly. "Again, staring at the door doesn't make you summon her, Tachibana," Denki said. I just sighed. It's true what Denki said. Yama is not some kind of ghost who has to perform a ritual to get himself out. Denki sat next to me and offered the snacks he had brought. "It's been 3 days but she hasn't woken up yet. Even her mother didn't give any news at all," I muttered. "Well, I guess we prepared for the funeral," joked Sero. I threw the pillow that was on the sofa towards Sero. "Headshots!" Denki laughed. I looked back at the door. "What's wrong with Tachibana-san?" asked Mido-kun. "Sulking because her friend is still not awake," replied Denki. "Is Sero okay?" Mido-kun added. "Got headshot by Tachibana." Denki continued shoving food in his mouth. "Don't underestimate the power of the Queen of the South! She has powerful healing with her water," I mumbled.

Sero raised his thumb and was still lying because of my headshot. Mido-kun who was next to me also looked at the door. "You're waiting for her too?" I asked. "Y-yeah, I... kinda worried about her too. After getting stabbed and pushing herself too much, It makes me shocked she is still alive... kinda." Mido-kun mumbled. I smiled at the answer. Fufufu, something began to bloom. "W-what's wrong?" Mido-kun stuttered. "Nothinggg~" I replied. The front door opened and I was ready to throw myself at whoever opened the door. It's Iida. "Ooww... I thought you're Yama-chan," I sighed. I continued to wait with Mido-kun. The door opened again and revealed the person we were trying to avoid. Rather they avoided us. "What are you doing here?" I hissed. "We're looking for her," Laura replied. "She's still not awake!" I yelled. "Wow, calm down, Tachibana!" Denki holds my shoulder. I saw Laura who was worried and chose to sit in the dining room. Launa followed behind him. We all looked at Laura and Launa who were just silent. He started to feel anxious and said, "What happened that day?".

I was ready to throw a tantrum hearing that question but Mido-kun grabbed my shoulder. "J-just wait for her. I'll tell her what happen since... no one would explain that," he said. I nodded and look at Mido-kun sitting in front of Laura. I can see her expression begin to change every second. "I-I never mean to do that... when you in trance, you can't do anything. Hell, even remember what I did. I feel... bad for her. After what her mother told us..." Laura whispered. "We need to apologize to her," Launa suggested. "She won't accept our apology, Launa! We suffer her too much," Laura panicked. "Then we accept that too. It's her decision to accept it or not. At least we're trying," Launa smiled. Laura nodded, "yeah, you're right". We're still waiting for her to get back. Seconds turn into minutes. Minutes turn into hours. The front door opened and revealed her. I ran towards him and hugged Yama's body. "W-wow... calm down. I don't have much energy now," she said. I can feel someone hug me from the back and it's Mina. Everyone started to crowded Yama. She chuckled, "it looks like I need to get to use this". She is about to go to her room until her eyes meet two people. Laura and Launa. "Ari-I means, Yama... we are-" they are about to bow but Yama runs and holds their shoulder. "Don't. I do not deserve that," Yama warned. "B-but! We do awful things to you! Even hurt you and take your money," Laura pledged. "It's not like my first time. It's okay. I promise," told Yama. "We're so-" Launa sobbed. "I know what you guys want to say but please don't".

"Why?! You're not accepting us?! It's okay! We know how bad we are!".

"I'll pay your money too!".

"You don't have to and I accept it. Just don't say that. I make your life suffer too. It's fair for us".

"Tell me the reason, Yama!".

Yama backed away and think for a moment. "It just... being the bad guy always my part. So I don't think it fits me to hear someone apologize to me," she chuckled. I know Yama always has that soft side. She always apologizes to everyone who hurts her. "People can make a mistake and it's not a bad thing. Forgive people is not easy. That's why patience is a strength". We have dinner together and they told us, tomorrow they need to go back. In the morning, before we have a class, Aizawa-sensei let us say goodbye to Laura and Launa. I walk next to Bakugo-kun and sighed, "glad not things are back to how they used to be... I'm so tired". "You can stop worrying your damn head and finally sleep early for once," Bakugo guessed. "Hahaha, yeah. But I wonder if I did enough..." I whispered. I can feel someone pats my head. I look at Bakugo's hand on my hair. "You did good, dumbass." and he go away.

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Pov Yamashita Kumiko

I yawned for a second time. Of course, the water Roro gives is not enough to build my energy. My body is still weak but I don't want to stay in my room. I've been trapped in the room for 4 days. I'm done with that and Laura and Launa go back to their hometown. At least, I have to say goodbye to them. "So, you're going back now, huh" Arisa whispered. "Yes, I suppose..." Launa replied. "I wish things were like this from the start. You know, everyone being friends... we didn't have the chance to show you all the fun places to visit here," Arisa suggested. "Rather than that, I think it's a miracle we could all get along in the end. You, U.A students are amazing". They laugh together. "Hey, you're amazing too," Arisa smiled. "Thank you, Arisa," Launa replied. "Ah! Phone number! And social media! You have those??" Arisa wondered. "Of course, I do! Who doesn't have that?" Launa wondered. "Her." Arisa pointed at me. I just rolled my eyes. "Hahaha, let's exchange!" Launa take out her phone. "Yes!!".

"They look like a child," I mumbled. "They are," Laura replied. "Hey, can I have a moment with you?" Laura asked. "Sure," I replied. Laura takes me far from everyone. It looks very serious and important. "So what's up?" I questioned. "I never thought do this to my enemy. I mean ex-enemy," she whispered. "Spill the tea already, sis. We don't have much time," I said. "Ok. Once they know that we failed, they definitely step up their game and rewrite the strategy. The Witch Family declared to wipe off your family. That's why your parents need to go back as fast as they can. I think they already told you, they can't go to Japan for a couple of months. I'll check things out and if anything goes wrong, I'll let you know. You will be fine here. To do something illegal outside their territory would be difficult, of course. I already know all the truth from your mother and I will not listen to what The Witch Family has to say," she explained. "Wait, wait, if you won't hear them... you get kicked off," I warned. "It's okay, they can't hurt us but yeah. That's possible. Just open your eyes and ears. Raise your alert."

"I know how dangerous The Witch Family is".

"No! The most dangerous thing is The Alchemist. I heard they found a ritual that could separate you from Rangda and Barong completely. Even they are trying to control Rangda's power!".

"Isn't that The Witch's job?"

"Yeah, but I don't know what actually happens. Just hear me out. The Witch can control more dangerous than the last time. If anything weird happens, you have only one option. Run. Hide. Don't do anything stupid".

I nodded in response. I can see how anxious Laura is. "Laura!! We'll be going now!" Launa called. "Yes!! Good luck, Yama." She patted my shoulder before running to her twins. "Midoriya," I called. He gets out from the bush and tries to avoid my stare. "How much you hear it?" I asked. "From... the start," he whispered. I shrugged my shoulder and go to where everyone waiting. "W-wait! What should we do with that information?" Izuku walked next to me. "We can only wait it's that really happening or not," I replied. "Aren't you going to tell everyone?" he continued. "Midoriya... it's my problem. I always try my best to avoid people getting into my problem. I should the only one who faces that," I smiled. "That's what would I say. For now, I can't tell if Laura said the truth or she's lying to me. In the end, waiting is the answer," I added. We see Laura and Launa drive away to the airport. "W-when time comes, I'll protect you!" Izuku said with determination. "Thank you," I smiled. "Protect what?" Arisa asked out of nowhere.