Chapter 6: Nebula

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Chapter 6: Nebula

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Tuesday, October 31

After my fight with Dabi yesterday, Toshinori asked me who I was. I wasn't sure about what to say. Father hid me for a reason, so if I tell Toshinori who I am, I might be in danger.

So, I made up my hero name on the spot. I thought it wouldn't matter that much. At least he doesn't know who I really am.

~ Flashback ~

"Young woman, you put yourself in a very dangerous position. But, it's a fact that you have beaten Dabi, so you owe me a thank you. You have been very brave, but don't do it again, okay? The pro's will handle it," he says, showing off his muscles.

I roll my eyes.

"You are very strong, young woman! Tell me, what is your name?"

I look up at the big, muscular man. "You can call me Nebula," I respond, while making my eyes glow.

(I don't have to activate my Quirk to make my eyes glow.)

"Nebula, huh? An interesting name. I assume you want to be a hero?"

"That's right, how did you know?" I hope he doesn't see I'm just acting...

"Nebula doesn't really sound like something your parents would name you, more like a hero name. You're creative, Nebula! How did you come up with that name?"

"It refers to one of my Quirks."

He looks at me confused. "O-one of? Do you have 2 Quirks?"

"Actually, I've got 4."

"4?!... 4 Quirks? A-are you sure?"

"Wanna test it?"

"... You want to fight me?" He looks at me like he has just seen a ghost.

"Yeah! Why not? You don't believe me, so I'll have to prove you!" I clench my fists and smash them against each other, showing that I'm ready to fight.

"I have a better idea. The UA sports festival will be soon. I, Toshinori, personally invite you to participate, despite the fact that you're not a student. You will not participate on behalf of a class, but as an individual. If you accept my offer, of course. It will be the biggest opportunity you can get for showing your strength and skills. A lot of pro-heroes will come to watch. If you fight like I've seen you fighting today, you'll definitely have a chance, even though you haven't trained like the other students. So, what do you say?"

I remain silent for a few seconds, thinking about what he just said.

"I'll do it!" I finally say.

"Great!" Toshinori says, with a big smile on his face. "I'll take care of the paperwork and stuff. But, your parents need to sign first, because it can get real dangerous."

"Oh.." I say. I try to look sad.

"Hey, what's wrong?" he says, with concerned eyes.

"Nothing... Well, actually.. It is something... I-It's just, ehm, well.." I stutter.

"Young Nebula?"

Hah, he falls for it!

"My parents... I-I'm an orphan.."

He looks at me in shock.

"I-I'm so sorry, young Nebula, I-I didn't know- "

"It's okay, it happened a very long time ago, I barely remember anything," I say, with a smile.

"But.. Who takes care of you now?" he softly asks.

I get real nauseous of him trying to comfort me. He pretends to care, after almost killing my father!

"Nobody. I don't need someone to take care of me. All my life, I've been doing everything on my own," tears start to sting in my eyes. Did I just hurt myself with my own words? It's kind of true though. I've never met my mom, at least, I can't remember her. Father refuses to tell me anything. And about him... He's never really been there for me. He simply sees me as a means to regain his honor. Yes, I have a father, but I've never had a dad.

I can't cry in front of my biggest enemy. Stop it!

I push my tears back. Good. Stay there. The last person I want to see me cry is Toshinori.

"Well, in that case.." he mumbles. "I'll sign you in for the sports festival. Can I just use Nebula as your name?"

"Yes, please," I reply. "But, wait, when does the sports festival take place?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you. In excacty two weeks. The 13th of November."

"Okay, I'll see you then." I make my eyes glow once again, turn around, activate Manipulation and fly away.

~ End of flashback ~

I'll have to train harder than before. I'm going to blow every single person's mind. I'll give them a reason to never forget my name. From now on, I'm Nebula. The #1 villain in disguise.

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