cold love

Ch 7. First day on the job.

I nervously approach the tall imposing building. Only to smile lightly at the name. One for all. I have a pretty good idea who came up with that name. Speaking of. I should probably head inside. I don't want to be late on my first day as a hero! Smiling I recall all the pain I had to endure to get here. The training. The heartache. It all leads to here. Once I step through those doors I'm officially a hero. So taking a deep calming breath I head inside.

Inside is pure chaos. Tours. Civilians who is angry. Civilians who is crying. Leaving and incoming hero's. Kids admiring the portraits of hero's old and new. I smile softly. I use to be like that. Watching and wanting to be like them. Wanting to help others. I head to the Main desk and spot a mass of honey brown hair. Well well. Look who it is. Been a long time. Holding in my giggle I request. "Excuse me miss? I'm here to see Deku." Uraraka's frazzeled chocolate brown eyes turns to me and I lower my hood to avoid eye contact. "Oh of course! Do you have an appointment?" smiling to myself I awnser softly. "Yes I do. Ten'o clock. Hero name. Combuster." She types into the computer nodding and making confirming noises. Suddenly she stops. "Im so sorry but...could you repeat that last one?" Chuckling I slowly take off my hood. "I said. My hero name is Combuster. But you know me as something entirely Different. Don't you Rara?" A few seconds of silence follows. The a loud sqeul of "LIL!!" and a weight knocking me over follows. Uraraka hugs me tightly while softly muttering "Your home. Your finally home." A wetness on my neck indicates that she is crying. Gently pushing her and arms length away I confirm my suspicions. Gently dabbing away her tear I mutter. "Come now little mochi. No need for those. I told you I would come back. And here I am. See?" She nods and hugs me again. Chuckling I stroke her hair. "Im happy to see you too Rara. But could you let me up? This is not dignified and people are staring." She looks up confirming my statement. Leaping up she hold out her hand to help me up. Once we are more dignified I smile and lean on the desk. "So how you been Rara?" She giggles shaking her head. "I'm never going to get used to that name. And ive been busy as you can see. It isn't easy dating the number one hero. Speaking of I should let Deku know your here. Just give me a sec." She speed types on the Tablet infront of her. I chuckle. "You never change do you Oco? Still hyper fokused on any task given to you?" She chuckles. "Sorry. I just want to get this over with. Deku usually takes his time in awnsering. He is always busy." I smile. "No stress Mochi. The longer Im here the more time-"

"Oh! That was fast! He is waiting for you." I sigh regretfully. "Ah man. Looks like the reunion is gonna have to wait. Damn I was hoping that we could chat a little." Uraraka nods along. "Yeah sorry. He seems exited to see you. But tell you what. Lets meet up for a coffee date soon. Just us two." I nod happily. "Hell yeah. Catch ya later Rara." I get in the elevator and press the button for the top floor.

The Hero offices are like the lobby. Pure chaos. Everywhere I turn my head I see heros either coming going or at their desk. My eye catches the familiar head of blond hair. Katsuki is yelling at Kiri at the moment for heaven knows what. Lowering My hood I head straight for the mahogany double doors. I spot the plaque and read it. Prohero Deku. "Go beyond PLUS ULTRA!!!" I smile and knock softly. Getting a cheerful "come in!"

Entering the office im alarmed at how adult Deku looks. Shoulder length Hair tied into a low pony tail green hero costume with pure white gloves and armbracers. But all the same he still has some boyish traits. Same diamond patterned freckels. Same innocent smile. And same broccoli colored hair. He smiles warmly hugging me. "Lillia! It's so great to see you back!" Returning his smile I reply. "Great to be back." He nods to his desk. "Grab a seat. Can't wait to catch up." I nod and sit down in the preoffered seat. After taking his seat Deku pulls out a file. I recognize the symbol of The Acadamy. Opening it he studies the details. Humming at certian pionts. "I see. You have been involved in several rescue missions. As well as Tracking missions. Are those your strong suits ?" He peers at me. "Yes. Due to my qiurk I can carefully blast away small bits of debris. At the same time I can use it as a propultion to move faster by consentrating the blasts to my feet or hands." He nods turning back to the file. "It says here you always get emotionally involved?" Blushing I confirm. "Yes. I believe a hero needs to at least try to connect with civilian emotionally. Otherwise there wont be any trust and it would make the job that much harder." He nods and asks. "Then why is it labeled as a liability?" I shrug. "The acadamy believed that hero's should be the pilliars to support civilians. We may not show emotion. To them emotion is weakness." He smiles closing the file. "Then please enlighten me. What do you believe is a hero?" He stands up and walks to a window. Staring out absentmindedly. "What do you believe should be the defining traits of hero's?" I look down at my hands. "A hero should be willing to go above and beyond. To sacrifice thier own life in order to save another. Whether it be a civilian, hero or Villian. A hero in short is the very definition of truth justice and equality. Fighting for man woman animal and child. They always have to maintain thier smile. Even if their hurting themself. They need to be the very strenth of humility. Be the willing guide of civilians to safety. But also have the humility to acknowledge leaders and other heros. Some who are even quirkless or has a less powerful quirk. If they help they deserve the credit. But a hero also has to be willing to fight dirty if need be. 'To Defeat one's enemy ome must become the enemy.' " I remain silent awaiting the verdict. Midoria turns around with a smile.