The Conversion

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: Common Ground

Tokoyami and I were standing on top of a tall building, facing Hawks. He looked at us and pondered.

Hawks: Listen, I'm usually not the type to waste my time with this type of stuff.. but I wanted to try something out.
Me: ..okay?

He looked at me and grinned.

Hawks: Okay!

He walked towards us and motioned us to turn around. I felt a blind fold go over my eyes and a little pat on the shoulder along with it.

Hawks: You guys can't see, right?
Tokoyami: I cannot.
Hawks: Good! Good, good..
Hawks: It's only your second day at my agency, so I wouldn't be surprised if this ended up being a complete mess.

Me: Get to the point.
Hawks: Sure! I want to put your senses to the test! It's important to be aware of your surroundings, even when you aren't looking the exact direction a potential attack is coming from.

Then he cleared his throat.

Hawks: So.. your goal is here to dodge me at least once during this lesson. I'll go easy on you two, or at least I'll try. Ready?
Tokoyami: Yes sensei.
Me: Uhuh..

I heard him pounce, and I really had no fucking idea where he went.

Hawks: TRICKY, ISN'T IT?

Then I felt him strike me in the back and I immediately fell.

Tokoyami: Damnit..
Hawks: Try again! Don't just stand there like statues.. move around!

I got up and started walking a little.

I heard a little whiff above me so I dodged.

Hawks: NICE ELLIE! Try attacking now.

I heard dark shadow screech and I ran a different direction. Then I heard someone land near me and I used my quirk to blast them in that direction.

Hawks: OOH, close! Both of you!

We did this shit for what felt like hours. Surprisingly, at the end of it, I was untouchable. I felt every movement coming towards me and always dodged at the perfect time. Tokoyami and I never got a hit on Hawks. That's expected, he's the fucking fastest man alive, it was never going to be easy.

Hawks: Alright! That's enough for now.. you guys surprised me. You're better then I thought. Good job!
Me: What's next?
Hawks: I know a good place to eat at.. I'm starving! Is that just me?
Tokoyami: I am also a bit hungry.
Me: I'm down.
Hawks: Perfect!

Then he ripped the blindfolds off us and flew off the building.

Tokoyami: I don't think he acknowledges how fast he really is..
Me: Yeah, this is going to be a long fucking flight.

Tokoyami and I jumped off the building and attempted to follow Hawks. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were both panting.

Hawks: Oh, I wasn't going that fast.. was I?
Tokoyami and I: You were.
Hawks: Whoops! Sorry about that kiddos..

The restaurant was yet again, on top of a tall building. We went into this private room and sat down. I sat next to Tokoyami and Hawks sat across from us. The waiter poured water into our cups and Hawks happily thanked her while smiling his ass off.

Hawks: I usually don't have the time for this stuff, but I cleared my schedule just for you guys!
Tokoyami: Thank you so much.
Hawks: It's nothing bud.

I almost eye-rolled but I resisted the urge to.

Hawks: Any UA drama? I want to know everything.
Tokoyami: Excuse me?
Hawks: Yknow, the gossip. Whatever you guys call it. I want some intel.
Me: Nothing really-

Then I felt my phone buzzing so I checked the notification.

Notification: Bakugo sent you a text.

I clicked on it and read what he said.

Bakugo: How's your internship? Mines fucking torture.

I started typing and sent a text.

Me: Eh, it's not too bad.

I shut off my phone but it buzzed yet again.

Bakugo: Oh yeah?
Me: Yeah. Our patrols are just chasing Hawks down. Fucking lame.
Bakugo: You think that's fucking lame? The only thing Best Jeanist does is try to convince me to let him give me a damn hair cut.
Me: Damn, that's low of him. Just tell him to fuck off.
Bakugo: Dumbass, I've tried that.
Me: Lmao, loser.
Bakugo: Go fuck yourself.
Me: Go get a hair cut.
Bakugo: You are fucking irritating. Why am I even texting you?
Me: Idk, why are you?
Bakugo: Whatever loser.
Me: Your hair is fine. He doesn't need to change it.
Bakugo: Damn, you almost gave me a compliment. You must mean that.
Me: Interpret it however you want weirdo.
Bakugo: I'll do whatever I want fucker. I'm not getting that haircut.
Me: It's that or his jeans.
Bakugo: That gives me fucking nightmares.

Hawks: Hellooo? Get off your phone screenager!
Me: Oh shut up.
Hawks: Who are you texting? Looks important.
Me: Nobody.
Hawks, smirking: oH.. I see how it is. I'll bug you about it later.

Me, eye rolling: Looking forward to it.
Tokoyami: I'm curious too. I don't want to pry but.. you were typing pretty fast.
Me: Who gives a fuck? Let's just get food, I'm hungry.
Hawks, laughing: Okay, okay! Good idea.

I felt my phone buzz again but decided to answer his text later.

A waiter came over and we ordered some food off the menu. This restaurant was pretty nice. No wonder Hawks goes here.

Me: So.. when are we going to do some real fucking fighting?
Hawks: We patrolled yesterday, why didn't you get involved?
Me: We were with half of your agency and the both of us could barely keep up dumbass.
Tokoyami: ..that is true. It was very difficult.

Hawks, thinking: Okay, fine. Tomorrow it'll just be the three of us! Then you two will get some action. I promise.
Me: Bet.
Tokoyami: That sounds great, thank you for understanding.
Hawks: No need to thank me!

Then I rubbed Tokoyami on his shoulders and wheezed a little.

Me: Weirdo, you are so polite.
Tokoyami: Is that bad?
Me: No, but he's a fucking idiot. There's no reason to be so polite.
Hawks: Wow.
Me: I said it.
Hawks: Oh yes, I'm just some dumb bird!

Then he laughed.

Hawks: You always have something to say, don't ya kid?
Me: I speak my damn mind.
Hawks: I knew that already.
Me: Oh, yeah.
Hawks: Pfft. Who's the idiot now?
Me: Still you cocky bastard.

Hawks: You are just as cocky as me, and you know it.
Tokoyami: You two are equally as cocky.
Me: You know it's true when Tokoyami says it.
Hawks: Mhm. Still offended though, but I'll let it slide!

The waiter came over with our food and we all thanked her. I took a bite of my Teriyaki and almost shit myself. Damnit, this food is way too good.

Hawks: The food is amazing here. I can never get enough!
Me: Clearly. You just ate all that shit in two seconds.
Hawks: Yup!

Then he took a piece of my chicken and ate it.

Me: BITCH-
Hawks: Deserved.
Tokoyami, laughing: You guys are too much.
Hawks: I'm not, she is. Haha!
Tokoyami: I don't mean that in a offensive way. I meant it in a comforting way. It's entertaining.
Me: Should I say thank you? Thank you.
Tokoyami: Of course.

Hawks: Heh, this will be a fun couple of days.
Me: Hell yeah it will.
Hawks: That's the spirit El!

Hawks: Let's just hope things don't get rough later on..