The Girl With Many Quirks: Lucky Star

C H A P T E R 2 5

SHOUTO'S POV

"How do you already know where they've taken As-Kumiko?" I asked Aizawa as he drove. He glanced over at me. "You can call her Asuna. We have been tracking the organization since the day I saved her. We believe they could be linked to the League of Villains. It's only recently they have done any action."

"Who's we? And when?" I questioned.

"Classified. And you were there." Aizawa replied. I cocked my head and then it hit me. "The attack on the USJ..."

"Bingo." he said. "That massive thing that you and Asuna fought was part of the same experiment that she was part of. Obviously, in terms of science, she was more successful in appearance."

"That's not funny." I crossed my arms.

"I'm not being funny, Todoroki." His dark eyes glared at me. "It means they have successfully created a process to inject a quirk into a body while keeping the appearance of that person. It's very dangerous for everyone: good and bad."

"So why have they waited five years to act and why did that thing look like an alien?"

"Lots of questions that I wish I had the answer to." Aizawa sighed. "They've crossed though the moment they laid a finger on Asuna." His voice grew low and angry. I unfolded my arms and gazed out the window, speechless. After a moment of silence, Aizawa spoke up again. "What is your relationship with her?"

"Excuse me?" I looked at my teacher with a troubled glare. Aizawa sent one straight back. "I said 'What's your relationship with Asuna?'. Got a problem?"

"For your information, Teach, we are friends. Nothing else." I confirmed. "I guarantee whatever is assuming inside your head is definitely not it."

"I'll be the judge of that." Aizawa replied. It grew awkward between us.

Geez, why if all the pros Aizawa had to take Asuna in when they saved her five years ago? I can't even see him as a teacher anymore, much less a guardian.

"There it is." Aizawa broke the silence and pointed to the left. I leaned forward to get a better look, for it wasn't much. All I could see was a small dark-stoned building with a warehouse attached to its backside. It sat on top of a hill, overlooking the highway. I didn't see any road leading up to it, but Aizawa seemed to be thinking of something else. He pulled over on the shoulder and parked the car. "Let's go."

I followed him out of the car and stood next to him at the foot of the unexpected steep cliff that lead straight to the warehouse doors. I watched Aizawa adjust his long, layered scarf around his neck and pull out his signature yellow goggles. Slipping them on, he looked at me. "Are you ready?" I nodded, unable to speak and we began our climb to save Asuna.

THIRD PERSON POV

The crowd booed at Bakugo for winning the match against Uraraka...but Bakugo was not himself. In normal times, Bakugo would've shouted back. But right now, his teeth were gritted and his fists clenched.

The battle was harder than he expected. Uraraka had fight in her until the very end. She was definitely not fragile...but Bakugo knew that from the very beginning. In fact, with so much on his mind, he almost felt bad about winning...

On his way back to the stands, he ran into Midoriya. "Kacchan!?" he stuttered like he always did. "Congrats on your comeback and win." Bakugo pushed past him, tsking. Midoriya cocked his head to the side. This wasn't like Bakugo. He would've started to rant, "Damn it, Deku! Get out of my way!"

But now...

"Kacchan?" Midoriya bravely called out his childhood friend. Bakugo stopped. "Kacchan, are you okay? Is something wrong?" Bakugo's fists clenched tighter and he dug them deep in his pockets as his chin lowered. "I can't take this..." he gritted through his teeth. Midoriya was stunned at the response. "What do you mean?" Bakugo jerked around with wet eyes. "I said I can't take this anymore! Happy?!"

"Kacchan, I don't understand."

Bakugo bit his lip and stomped forward, wrenching Midoriya by his collar. "And you don't get to! If All Might and Eraserhead won't let me help save Komiko, then I'll do it on my own!" He dropped Midoriya, knocking him down. "How about that, Deku?! Now, where can I find All Might?" Midoriya was too stunned to speak.

What had come over Katsuki Bakugo?

If he wanted answers, then he had to go see All Might. "I'll take you to him." With that, he lead Bakugo to the teacher's box.

ASUNA'S POV

"Well, this is interesting."

I could hear my "father" laughing to himself as he flicked a needle that was filled with a blue liquid. I tried helplessly to escaped from my tight restraints. "Don't you dare..." I growled. Nikolai smirked and brought the needle in front of him. "Why? Don't want me to see all your darkest fears? You'll be the first one to try it."

"No...just leave me alone." After all the exams he's already done to me. That bloody serum. The things he's made me admit...I have already betrayed all my friends...everyone I cared about..."You already know what you'll see...DON'T LIE!" I cried, shaking my head. Nikolat stopped in his tracks and gasped. "You're right! So why don't I bring them in for some company?"

My eyes grew wide from fear. "No...NO!!! Please! Anything but that! I beg you!"

Nikolai ignored my cries and laughed as he reached for his phone. "Yes, it's me. You know the reason why I called you. Remember, I only need the ones on the list. Be quick about it, too. My daughter is getting lonely." He hung up and our eyes met for a split second before leaving me alone once again.

"No..." Tears fell from my eyes, unable to hold back anymore.