Now or Never

Hero Name?

"Excuse me? Hero name?" The two hero's Midnight and Eraser Head nodded. Nazumi was pounded with questions from Midnight Sensei when Aizawa stepped in to calm her down a bit. Though, she was utterly lost.

"It will determine how you are known in the future," Aizawa explained, in short, simple sentences.

"I see..." She murmurs, cocking her head to the side. "I see." She repeats, only this time, she feels her nerves slipping.

"Mommy, mommy, look!" Nazumi, that had just turned five, cries out with a white grin, holding a paper close to her chest. "It's my hero names!"

Her mothers' figure turns to her, a smile on her face, "Oh? Well, let's see what wonderful names you came up with!" Nazumi crawled over to her mother, sitting right next to her on the long sofa. The young woman gently takes the paper and reads the names off.

She was surprised to see her husbands suggestion from long ago, "X-Zella? Did your father tell you to put that there?" Nazumi giggles, "Nope! He told me that you were going to name me that before you named me Nazumi."

"Your idiotic father wanted me to name you that." She sighs, a vivid smile on her face. She glanced over at her daughter. "What?"

"When I become a hero, I'm going to be called X-Zella, so you should get used to calling me that now, mommy." Her strong little voice was confident.

Her mother was surprised, but all the less, she was happy. "Ah, I see. So, X-Zella, what would you like for dinner tonight?" Young Nazumi laughed as he mother threw her up into the air, catching her and spinning around.

"Uhm, what about X-Zella?" Her voice was small, but she was loud enough to be heard by the two pro heroes. Midnight grinned, proud of her student already, "It's unique and creative! It's a perfect fit for you as well, Mizuko!"

Nazumi smiles gently, "Thank you, Miss Midnight."

An arm wrapped around her own, tugging her away from the two teacher heroes. When she glances over, she widens her eyes, noticing her pink classmate. "M-Mina? What are you-"

"Shh! You'll see!" She slaps a hand over her mouth, silencing her quickly. Nazumi looked behind her to give her teachers apologetic looks before she was shoved into the classroom. The lights were off, but the room was still lit by the early rising sun. In the corners of the room sat her friends, smiling back at her.

Mina turned on the lights, and as soon as she blinked, they were holding signs and other game like puzzles. "X-Zella! X-Zella!" The cheered, hugging her and beaming their smiles. She was surprised and she took a step back, bumping into Izuku. He gasped, almost dropping the small cake, but he was quick enough to regain his balance.

"That was a close one." He sighed, then his eyes met her own. She blinked a few times, confused. "W-What are you guys...?" He showed her the cake, then grinned at her with a soft heart, "Congratulations on picking your hero name."

She was surprised because she didn't think it was such a big deal. "Thank you." She responded, her voice cracking. Everyone flinched as she sniffled, rubbing her eyes. "Th-Thank you all." Izuku smiled at her sadly.

"Please don't cry." He whispered, embracing her lightly. She hugged him back and looked around, "You all are very kind towards me, and I appreciate it deeply." She bowed her head, ignoring the pleas to raise her head.

The classroom door slammed open suddenly, grabbing the attention of Nazumi and the others. There stood an angry Katsuki and an excited Eijiro, "We got the present!"

Nazumi grinned nervously, "Present?" Katsuki shoved a box at her. It was wrapped neatly in a baby blue sparkly present wrap. She hesitantly took it from him, looking around the room. Aizawa slipped in to witness the moment.

"For me?" She asked, unsure if she should open it or leave it. It'd be rude, but she feels highly uncomfortable from the stares of her classmates. Katsuki growled, holding up a fist, "Who else's would it be, dumbass? Just open the fucking thing before I burn it to ashes." Everyone sighed at his aggressiveness.

Nazumi ignored his comment, her hand shaking as she carefully ripped the wrap. When the box was free from wrapping paper, she delicately opened the box. Inside was clothes. She was confused, so she looked at Katsuki. He must have read her mind because he scoffs at her, "It's your hero outfit, idiot."

"Oh." Was all she managed to push out from her lips. She pulled it out from the box and was startled when she realized how revealing it was. "Momo picked it out with Mina," Eijiro explained, rubbing the back of his head discreetly, "everyone else just agreed with them."

She glanced at the two girls in the corner. They gave her a soft-eyed look. She smiled at everyone. "It's very nice, and I'm sure now I won't get too warm." The small boy blushed, and opened his mouth, ready to say something perverted, when Tsu smacked him with her tongue.

"Don't ruin the moment Mineta, ribbit."

Nazumi took the outfit out and held it up to her. "How'd you get my measurements correct?" Uraraka blushes when everyone eyes her. She raises her hand nervously, "They had me look at your clothing size..." She set's it down on her desk and looked up.

She giggled at her brunette friend. "Well, thank you all! It's very nice of you all-"

"Hold up shit for brains," Katsuki growled. She shivered when Izuku held up his fist with a bright smile of his own, "We want to celebrate after school today!"

"Uhm..." She hummed, rubbing the back of her neck.

Father is coming home today...

She gulped, "I-I actually have plans..." She bows, "I'm terribly sorry." Izuku and the others frown at the news, but regardless, they understand. All but Katsuki. "The fuck you do. Cancel them."

The classmates' sigh. "Bakugo..." Aizawa watches his students try to calm down the hot head of the class. When the bell rings, some scatter off to get ready for the day, while a few still argue. "Fucking cancel your plans."

Nazumi sighs, rubbing her head, "I cannot do that. Katsuki, I can't celebrate today. Perhaps next week-"

"What's so important that you can't have fun?" He get's closer to her face, clearly upset about the fact that she wasn't wanting to hang out with them. And he wasn't one to hang out with losers by himself.

Her eyes search his, her lip going between her teeth. A ping of pain entered her head, and she noticeably winces. "He's angry... He's going to hate you now. Seems like you're stuck, Nazumi."

Is he mad? She holds her head, the pain wasn't seeming to go away like it normally does. Suddenly, she couldn't hold her own weight, and she lost balance, falling to the floor. Katsuki's reflexes saved her from face-planting, but he realized that she was unconscious.

"Nazumi!" Everyone cried, watching as Katsuki hoisted her up carefully. Aizawa's eyes widened, realizing what was happening. "Midoriya, get All Might!" He shouted, startling everyone.

Midoriya flinched but stood his ground. "Yes, sir!"

If she wakes up... she may not be herself. Shit, this is bad. But what could have triggered it so quickly? Aizawa sighed, pushing the students out of his way as he made way to Nazumi. "I'm going to have to erase her Quirk when she wakes up. Everyone go outside-"

"What's happening?" Katsuki said as calm as he could pull off.

"I told you to leave." The pro hero glared at Katsuki, giving him chills. Hesitantly, Katsuki got up and followed everyone else out of the classroom.

Aizawa then turned to watch Nazumi as she rested in his arms. She's been holding back for a while... Damn. He looked up at the clock, waiting for All Might to arrive. Get here faster.