A fresh start

Chapter 9: Family

Pov Midnight

I knocked on Usagi's door to check and see if she was awake yet. I didn't expect to see her curled up into a ball, her own tail wrapping around her. She looked so precious I couldn't help it, so I pulled out my phone, snapping a quick picture.

She's so precious

She's been through a lot, I'm just gonna let her rest for a little while I am breakfast

I wonder what she likes to eat?

She's part cat, so I guess I will just make some fish

Wait, does she want to go by her?

Maybe she still thinks, she's a guy?

Pov Izuku

I woke up to a heavenly smell coming from downstairs. After a quick little yawn and some stretches, I made my way downstairs. I see the stripper... I mean Nem cooking something in the kitchen. I was hesitant, but she noticed me and gave me a warm smile, telling me to come sit down and enjoy breakfast.

Nem: Usagi, I have a question?

Me: Sure, what's up?

Nem: I was just thinking about it, but you used to be a boy, right?

Me: Yeah up until I don't know a few weeks maybe a month or two ago yes. Why do you ask?

Nem: Well, I was wondering what do you want to go by? Are you a guy, girl, or something in between?

Me: Honestly, I never put much thought to it. I guess I don't feel any different from when I was a guy. I didn't really have time to think about that stuff, I was just focused on surviving and trying to escape.

Nem: Yeah, I guess that makes sense, but I still want to know what you go by, so I can address you correctly.

Me: For now, let's just go with she/her, since it matches my outside appearance.

Nem: Perfect!!! Alright, let's get ready, you need more clothes. Time to go shopping!

I finished eating my food just in time for Nem to practically kidnap me. Once we arrived at the mall, I wasn't prepared for just how many stores we would go into. She at least was letting me pick out my own clothes, I wanted comfort over style. I ended up grabbing a bunch of long sleeves, hoodies, and some sweatpants. Nem didn't seem happy about this, saying I needed a minimum of one girly outfit. Against my better judgment, I let her pick what I would wear. She stormed through the store looking for the perfect outfit. She said it had to match my dark green ears and tail, while also highlighting my skin tone. Her face lit up when she came running back with a simple purple sundress. She told me I needed to try it on now, she wanted to see me in it.(dress up top)

Pov Midnight

I couldn't wait to see how cute my little bunny would look in her new dress, I was practically bouncing in excitement. I have only seen her in super bagging clothes, I knew she would have a great figure under there, we just need to set it free. My mouth dropped as tears came to my eyes when I saw her leave the changing room. She looked so beautiful, I felt captivated. That was when I saw it, her whole body was covered in scars, some minor, some deep. I knew she was tortured and abused by the league, but I have never seen the actual damage. I held back my tears, as best, I could and told her she looked beautiful. A small blush flushed her face as she turned away.

Pov Izuku

I felt so happy when said I looked beautiful, I didn't know what to do, so I just turned away. I stared at my reflection, scars littered my body. I hated it, each one of them reminded me of a bad experience. I quickly ran back into the changing room. Once I was back in my hoodie and sweatpants and everything was covered. I felt better, but Nem had this sad look on her face. I was thankful she didn't press me for why I changed back, but instead offered to get some lunch.

We ate at a small ramen shop, and while I thought it was delicious. I knew, I had eaten something before that tasted even better, I just couldn't remember what it was. Nem phone went off, interrupting our lunch. Apparently Aizawa had talked to Nezu and he wanted me to come down to his school. When we arrived, I saw what looked to be a giant rat? Bear? Dog? Honestly, a giant walking stuffed animal.

Nezu: It's nice to meet you Usagi, would you like some tea?

Me: I'm good, thank you, though.

Where did he get that tea from?

Nezu: Alright well. Then shall we get down to business. I heard that you have just recently gotten a quirk and aren't sure how to control it.

Me: Yes, I used it once when I was escaping, but since then I haven't been able to use it. I can feel it, but I just don't know how to access it.

Nezu: I see, that is quite something. Don't worry my dear, we will help you understand, and even train your quirk.

Me: Why would you do all of this for me?

Nem: Because that's what heroes do, silly.

Heroes, huh?

Maybe they aren't so bad after all

I think I could get used to this

It took a couple of weeks but, I was finally able to transform at will. Now that I was more comfortable using my quirk, they began training me how to fight. Sparring with Aizawa was the most effective as he didn't hold back like Nem did, but it often left me on the ground on out of breath, wondering just how the hobo got so strong. Life was pretty good, I had gotten used to my daily training sessions, with Mo-Nem and Aizawa, followed up with a lesson from Mic, or Nezu. They wanted to try to get me caught up, from all the years I had missed. I still had nightmares occasionally, but when I did Nem was always there for me. Honestly, I was happy, it felt like I finally had a family somewhere I belonged.

Things were going great. I was training my ability to switch between my forms while moving using some building in the practice city when my foot slipped and I fell down. I hit a few fire escapes on the way down but landed on my feet like always. It was really convenient, it didn't matter what was happening, I always landed on my feet. I thought everything was okay when I saw the hobo come running at me.

Hobo: Problem child, are you ok?

Me: Yeah, I'm fine, I waved my right arm.

Hobo: No, you're not.

Me: I feel fine, what are you talking about?

Hobo:*sigh* Your left arm is broken

Me: Oh

Hobo: Come on, let's get you fixed up

I looked at my arm and he was right, it definitely wasn't supposed to look like that. Recovery girl was fixing my arm, when Nem came running in.

Nem: My little bunny, are you ok?

Me: Yeah, don't worry, I'm fine, it was just a little scratch. *Whack*

RG: You aren't fine, you didn't even know you were hurt.

Me: I'm sorry

I was scolded for the next few minutes about how, just because I don't feel any pain doesn't mean that I am not hurt. Once recovery girl was done ripping me a new one. Nem gave me a hug, saying she was happy that I was safe and ok. I felt pretty drained after getting healed, so I transformed into my kitty form and let Mo-Nem carry me back home in her arms as I drifted off.

*********Author Notes*********

I'm sorry if this felt a little rushed on progressing through the plot. I just want to get to when Izuku is entering UA as fast as possible. Not to mention, I found it a little hard to write as I didn't have any notes for this part of the story. Lastly, I'm trying a new extension, I was using Grammarly previously, but it keeps bugging me about buying premium so much. So if my grammar gets better or worse, you all know why. It's not because I got better, lol. That's it from me, see you all next chapter, oh yeah I did start writing that other story, and I am really happy with it so far. I finished the first chapter, not sure when I will publish it yet, but I did commission some art for this one, so I hope it turns out great.

Stats because yeah

Words roughly: 1318

Time writing: 2hr 30 min

Date Written: 10/17/23