Lightning in the Ashes (Katsuki Bakugou x OC Fem)

Chapter 1: The Storm Arrives

A storm hit UA High School with the force of a freight train. Dark clouds rolled in, crackling with static electricity, and the air was thick with an ominous energy. Inside, students and staff alike glanced nervously out of the windows as the storm raged, wondering what the weather was up to. The reports had said clear skies for the entire week so this was rather concerning.

"Awww I hate this! We were meant to go to the beach today!" Mina whined slumping at her desk.

There were a few disappointed sighs that roamed the class of 3A along with a growl from a spikey-haired blonde, "I hate the rain..."

A large hand slapped him on his back, "Oh come on Bakubro! It's just a bit of water, we will be fine for the patrol tonight." Kirishima grinned. The group at Bakugou's desk were depressed due to their ruined plans but sure enough, new excitement will soon fill their class.

"Hey, has anyone seen Denki?" Sero asked gazing through the class, there was no answer and even more, sighs were shared.

In the midst of this tempest, a new arrival stepped onto the campus. Valerie Black, a striking figure with a presence that seemed to blend seamlessly with the storm. Her waist-long raven hair stuck to her body as her dark green eyes scanned the soaked floor. She walked with so much confidence, a strong sense of purpose and determination. Her eyes, sharp and intense, scanned her new surroundings. She had recently moved from South Africa, to join her extended family in Japan to achieve her international hero license. Now, here she was, at UA High School, ready to embrace her future. Having struggled with her pronunciation and translation in Japanese, she was directed to the wrong station which is why she ran late on her estimated arrival. Her anxiety only added to her quirks buzzing feeling.

At the large doors of UA stood Denki Kaminari, her cousin nervously pacing and shivering at the weather. Denki had a mix of excitement and nerves, it had been years since he saw his cousin, she was family, but she was damn right terrifying. He had been eagerly anticipating her arrival, hoping she'd find a place here and adjust quickly after the past few weeks.

As he saw Valerie approaching, he rushed to greet her, his usually playful demeanour giving way to genuine concern.

"Valerie! There you are! I've been waiting for you," Denki said, his voice barely audible over the roar of the storm. There was a large quake of thunder causing Denki to duck below to the ground as the lightning followed.

Valerie gave him a large appreciative smile. "Hey, Denki. Looks like the weather's just as dramatic as I am." She winked.

Before Denki could respond, a loud crack of thunder echoed through the sky again, and lightning flashed, momentarily illuminating Valerie's face her eyes flickering to bright green before dulling again. It was as if the storm itself was acknowledging her presence in UA. Denki couldn't help but notice that there was something different about her—a powerful, almost electrifying aura. "Yeah, maybe it's best we go inside before we get struck by lightning!"

Valerie looked to the dark sky, "That would be nice, I need a recharge after that damn flight." Valerie whined while her cousin dragged her out of the rain.

"Come on! let's get you inside," Denki said, guiding her through the storm's fury and into the shelter of the school building.

As they entered, Denki noticed the storm's intensity seemed to fade, but Valerie's arrival had already set some whispers in the hallway as students approached their lockers.

Valerie noticed a sluggish tired man ahead of Denki, he raised his brow at her cousin "Return to class, I will take over with Black and finalise the details." Denki nodded, "No problem Sensei, Gives me time to prep them for an awesome team-up soon!" Valerie rolled her eyes as he strolled off.