My Hero Academia: The Next Generation Book 3

Chapter 31

       Thudding to the floor and lying there, I would let out a soft groan. Staring off at the wall ahead of me for a moment, a logo on the wall read 'Shuichi Dojo'. A logo I stared at for a few moments before I felt a sharp thwack to my back, grunting before glancing to see Spinner standing over me, having just wacked me with his tail, his head was tilted to the side. His hair up thanks to a red bandana, and he was wearing a black tank top with blue stripes, and some black sweatpants.

       "Come on, up you go Heraki!"

       "When you mentioned going to a dojo and the teacher not minding a new student... I didn't think you meant you were the teacher." Letting out a sharp breath, I would do a somewhat troubled kip-up back to my feet, standing up and getting back into a proper stance standing across from Spinner. "Nor did I expect to be the only one here..."

       "We're here way earlier than my classes normally are, plus you're a bit of a special case so I can't really train you the same way as other students."

        "Well so far this training has just been kicking my ass! What are you trying to teach?"

         "Less so teach, more so jog your memory. I'm sure some of what you know is still in that head of yours, in fact I know it is with how quick you act you were with tripping me with your ink. Come on, just do! Don't think too hard."

         "That is really way easier said than done for me..." Letting out a heavy sigh before shifting my footing as Spinner and I started to circle each other, waiting for him to make a move as I watched him close. He would soon go for a right jab, swiftly ducking under and using my upward momentum do drive a kick into his abdomen, this wouldn't really much but warrant a soft 'oof' from Spinner before he grabbed hold of me. Turning and tossing me over towards the corner as I quickly caught my footing so I wouldn't go slamming into it, taking a moment to gain my balance before glancing and seeing Spinner charging towards me. With just a few moments to react, I'd see him going for a wide left hook, raising my left arm to block and catch his before I used the walls of the corner as a step off point. Taking a few angled steps at an upwards direction before pushing off and putting my leverage forward towards his arm, the added weight and force from my push off would cause him to loose footing, barreling over my shoulder and slamming onto the mat beneath us as I let out a few heavy breaths, fucking A was this lizard heavy. Spinner would lie on the mat for a few brief seconds before rolling over onto one knee, reaching and patting me on the shoulder with a smile.

       "See, I knew there was still some fight somewhere in there... That was impressive, who taught you how to use your leverage like that?"

       "Todoroki... And uh... Little bit of Black Widow from the movies..."

       "Interesting combo... But hey if it works then it works." Spinner would shrug, glancing over at a clock on the wall as hed let out a light sigh. "Well, we should probably wrap up, we've been at this a good few hours now, my classes start up soon. You can hang around if you want, up to you really."

       "I think I'm gonna head out, I wan't really planning on working out today but... Thanks for the change of plans." 

        "No problem, Heraki. Chao." Spinner would wave as he turned and went to his office in the dojo, grabbing my phone and jacket off the bench with a light huff before slipping said jacket on and stepping out of the Dojo. Thinking for a few moments, I would soon lift up my phone and take a selfie with the logo on the window of the dojo in the background, hesitating for a few moments as I debated if I should really do what I wanted to do. Tapping my phone before huffing and posting it on a few social media apps with the caption 'Guess my training's starting up again.' I was about to slip my phone into my pocket a few moments of scrolling later when I saw an incoming call from Yuri, smiling faintly before I clicked the answer and lifted my phone to my ear.

         "Wassup?"

        "I saw your post... Does this mean you're coming back to UA?"

        "Eh... Not exactly... I have a few different ideas, I'm far too behind to graduate when I want and should to re-enroll in UA... For now, though, gotta get stronk again."

        "Right... Well, if you ever wanna talk about stuff, I'm always here."

        "I know, I'll talk to ya later Yuri." Waiting for his goodbye, I would eventually hang up. Glancing at my post and seeing that it's gotten a few likes from friends, I couldn't help but smile to myself. Thinking for a few moments before I glanced over at the news to see where things were at these days. Mostly boring stuff about politics. Though one that did catch my eye was something talking about a rise in missing persons cases. Hm... Guess kidnappings becoming a fad again in the criminal underworld... Definitely need to keep my eye out for that once I start patrolling again. 

         Fishing my ear buds out from my other pocket and sticking them into both ears, I'd get one of my playlists going before tucking my phone away, starting on my way home finally as I couldn't help but somewhat match and bounce my steps to the beat of a few songs as I got further into the playlist. Humming quietly to myself as I finally made my way towards home, noticing a few people I passed giving me an awkward wave or two. Guess people are finally getting the message that I'm not a threat... It's a start at least. Giving a wave or two back, I would l let out a slight sigh. Closing my eyes for a brief moment before I was suddenly put into a headlock.

       "There you are ya little shit, Mom and dad sent me to find you since you weren't home yet." To say my body was tense would be an understatement, I would've went for a full leg sweep on Satsuo if I hadn't heard his voice. Letting out a sharp huff as I just opted to instead elbow him in the side to get him to let go.

        "I know, my timing is a little off. I got wrapped up in something I wasn't expecting... Guess uh... I might be getting back into heroics after all?" 

        "Gonna re-enroll at UA?"

        "God no, I am way too behind for that. Plus, a roughly Nineteen-year-old with a bunch of fifteen-year-olds just wouldn't work. I'd be even more alienated than when I first started getting loopy..."

        "So... Vigilantism?"

        "It's... The likely choice, yeah. At least so I can get back into the swing of things. Then maybe I can see about applying to an agency if they hopefully take me in."

         "I'm sure they will... I mean, you kind of saved Japan's ass, maybe even more than just Japan..."

         "True... Shit, I don't have a costume anymore though, not sure where the one I had during that fight went..."

          "Probably was too beat up to really salvage... Guess we got a DIY project to work on when we get home?"

           "Yeah... Sounds like fun. Got a few ideas already, hoodie obviously, though maybe short sleeve or sleeveless... Some padding to soften blows... Maybe I'll do leggings for flexibility..."

           "Alright brainiac save it for when we're home and we can jot things down... Wanna grab a bite to eat on the way home?"

            "Mm... Now that I think about it, I am a bit hungry after that sparring sesh... Yeah, let's get some food." Glancing at Satsuo and smiling, he would soon return a smile, although faint. The two of us would continue on our way, making a detour to some place for food while chatting along the way... I have to admit... Things were starting to feel a bit normal again... Though... there were a few things still scratching at the back of my mind... Mostly pertaining to that fight, now that it was in my mind again... I still see him... How can I know for certain it's gone... He's gone from my mind.... Maybe... I could go to the source.