Assassin's Feline Passion

Recovery and Discovery

Nezu and Ryukyu walked into UA's infirmary to a conscious, but very hurt Izuku laying in a bed. Aizawa, Tomoko, and the Pussycats were in the room, as well as a very upset Recovery Girl. The Pussycats looked to the two as they walked in, looks of realization growing on their faces.

Chatora: "I should've known Nezu would know."

Nezu: "Ah, I assume you three have been brought up to speed?"

They shoon their heads.

Sosaki: "No, not yet. We were waiting for Midoriya to be able to walk."

Recovery Girl: "Walk!? He's lucky he's alive! And from the look of Ryukyu's hero suit, she should be in bed too! What happened!?"

Nezu: "I assume he's too tired to heal right now?"

The elderly woman nodded.

Izuku: "That's fine. -cough- Ask Nagant to tell you. Recovery Girl should know too."

Aizawa: "And what of us Mentor Altair?"

Izuku: "Ryukyu, you should hel- -cough- Help the others in securing UA. Nezu, go to your office, it's the only place with lock down controls. -cough- Eraser, go to 1-A, tell them I've been injured during a patrol and won't be in class until I'm healed."

Tomoko: "And me?"

Izuku smiled and grabbed her hand.

Izuku: "You're staying with me."

He then looked back to the others.

Izuku: "We will hold a meeting in the UA Bureau once I can walk. Now go to your stations, except Ryukyu for now."

Aizawa and Nezu nodded as they left. The Pussycats and Recovery Girl also left to go find Tsutsumi. Ryukyu then walked over to the bed.

Ryukyu: "What is it?"

Izuku: "I can tell you changed from the attack. Not only can I see the differences, the way you carry yourself has also changed. You're less deliberate in your movements, more carefree. What happened?"

Ryukyu: "I guess there's no hiding it from you, but can you promise not to tell anyone else?"

Izuku and Tomoko nodded.

Ryukyu: "My quirk evolved, so now I'm more dragon like. It happened when I was about to die. I figured since I was about to die, I might as well stop holding myself back. Nezu thinks the combination of both caused it. From what we know, I now have more strength, claws, can breath fire, and, something else."

Izuku: "What is it?"

Ryukyu: "Swear you won't tell anyone unless I say so."

Izuku: "I swear."

Tomoko: "You can count on me."

Ryukyu: "I now, have a craving for human flesh. I can control it as long as I'm not using too much power, but if I have to fight, I risk losing control of it."

Izuku and Tomoko placed their hands on her shoulders.

Izuku: "That's fine. As long as the only time you satisfy that craving is on villains and Templars."

Ryukyu smiled and gave them both a hug.

Ryukyu: "Thank you. But what I'm scared of is if my dragon form will be completely out of reason now. I gained a middle form which gives me a lot more strength, makes my claws bigger, and makes my flames more powerful. However, that's where I lost control."

Izuku: "Well, UA has plenty of training grounds, we'll run any experiments you need us to here. Now go patrol the grounds. If you find Blue Horn or Dark Enigma go somewhere else."

She nodded and left the room. Izuku then turned back to Tomoko.

Izuku: "Are you okay? I know seeing me all bloody must've been hard. Especially after I made that promise."

His answer came in the form of a kiss.

Tomoko: "I'm fine Izuku. Yes, seeing you like that was hard, but you're alive. You're keeping your promise, and that's all I need right now."

Izuku: "Well, just tell me if you do need something more than a promise. You know I'm ready to give my life for you."

She smiled.

Tomoko: "Keep talking like that and you'll be missing empty of something other than blood."

Izuku: "I don't think Recovery Girl would appreciate us doing that kinda stuff in here."

They shared a laugh.

Tomoko: "You're right. Maybe after you've properly recovered."

Izuku: "Maybe."

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A week after the attacks, Izuku was now up and walking around. It would take a couple more days until he was fully recovered, though he didn't mind. Now he and the others were standing inside the UA Bureau.

Sosaki had since joined them, now sporting a suit similar to Tomoko's, the only difference being her hood had holes instead of ears so her cat headset could fit. She made it clear she was going to stuck with the Pussycats. Monoma was also there, albeit he was tied up and had tape over his mouth.

Izuku: "Alright. As we know, both me and Ryukyu were attacked while viewing medallions."

Rock Lock: "So the Templars can track them even without the videos being viewed?"

Izuku shook his head.

Izuku: "They were waiting. According to the Pussycats, the Templars were already there for two days before I entered the forest. Safe to say they were at the city before she was too."

Rock Lock: "So they weren't scared."

Aizawa: "They were walking us straight into their palms."

Tsutsumi: "Damn it. For all we know, this meeting was planned to. I wouldn't be surprised if they knew what we were talking about!"

Izuku was about to speak when he got an idea. He activated Eagle Vision and looked around the room. His eyes eventually fell onto a small gold object, hidden underneath the lip of a table. He walked over and removed it, he then turned around, revealing to the others that it was a listening device.

Jirou: "You've gotta be shitting me."

Izuku the looked to the two vigilantes, Blue Horn was red. Izuku lunged at him, but he evaded. The vigilante was then restrained by Aizawa and Tsutsumi's rifle barrel was put to his head. Izuku then walked over and put his blade to his neck.

Izuku: "Explain, now. Cooperate and your death will be quick."

Now with a traitor having been revealed and the Templars' bug discovered, the Assassins have finally gotten free from the ears of the Templars.