Beyond Ultra (a MHA story)

Chapter 58

Nezu clasped his hands, "so would you say this raid was a success?" He asked, looking at Aizawa, Endeavor and Lincoln, all who recently left the hospital and went straight to this meeting. "If I had to grade us, I would give it a C+." Lincoln said. "So, would you mind explaining what happened to Horoki?" Nezu asked. He knew exactly what had happened. He read the police files but he wanted to hear it come from Aizawa and Lincoln. "He was working with the villains." Aizawa said. Endeavor looked at Aizawa, raising an eyebrow. "As in, against his will correct?" Endeavor asked. "I think so. When I was fighting him, he seemed...hesitant." Aizawa said. "So...he used the hero classes and has betrayed us is what're you're saying." Nezu said. "That is impossible. Young Horoki would never commit such a crime." Endeavor said, standing up. "It seemed like he was hesitating is what I was saying." Aizawa said. "It doesn't matter. We let him into our school and now he has information that could compromise us." Nezu said. "Plus, Lincoln with his transformation." Nezu added. "Transformation?" Ryukyu asked. Nezu then showed pictures of Lincoln who was unconscious and still in his lizard form. Lincoln looked down as they showed the pictures to the other heroes. "What happened?" Fat Gum asked. "Sumbo sprayed me with some gas, felt like my entire body was on fire. Everything hurt, then when I transformed, it was like I was riding shotgun. Had no control over my body. I was able to get control for a few seconds before losing control again." Lincoln said. Nezu looked down. "I can't say that I'm disappointed, we were able to save Sara Lewis. We will question Sara and see if her story matches up with yours Aizawa."  Nezu said. "As for Lincoln. The higher ups of the school believe that a hero without a hero's license shouldn't be teaching Class A1." Nezu said. Lincoln stood up, "does that mean I'm fired?" Lincoln asked, eyes widening with some worry. "Aizawa will take control of the class for a bit. You will have to earn your hero license after this ordeal is dealt with. Take some tests and do your final exam." Nezu said. Lincoln raised an eyebrow, "that easy huh?" Lincoln asked, sitting down. "It should take a week, so yes, if you study it's easy." Nezu said. "What about the students? Where are they?" Ryukyu asked. "They're in the hospital. Even further proof that Horoki might be working with us while playing villain is that he didn't kill any of us. If he really was a villain he would've let Sumbo killed us all." Aizawa said. "He might've grown a heart to the students and you, Aizawa. We don't know what he could if he faced another hero." Nezu said. "You all are dismissed. Remember, the public doesn't know any of this. Do not let this information leak." Nezu added. The three heroes left the room, Aizawa went home while Endeavor stopped Lincoln outside. "Why did you rescue me?" He asked. "It's what anybody would've done." Lincoln answered. "I treated you harshly. Like an enemy." He said. "Want my answer? I rescued for your daughter, and Shoto. He may despise you now, but I know that one day that you two will be father and son. Not Endeavor and Endeavor 2.0." Lincoln said. "You care about those students. The way you rallied them at our meeting. Would you die for those students?" Endeavor asked. Lincoln nodded, "of course." He said. He then went to his house to recover, after all, he's wearing just a sweatshirt and some sweats.

Midorya, Kirishima, and Bakugo went back to their dorms after staying in the hospital. They were then swarmed by the students. "Are you guys ok?!" Uraraka asked. "We're fine." Midorya said. "Broken spirited." Kirishima said, looking away. Bakugo walked to the patio and sat outside. The students looked at him and they got quiet, Jiro came downstairs, while Liam came from the kitchen and looked at the students. "Horoki...?" She asked. Midorya and Kirishima approached her, "we need to talk to you two." The four went outside where Bakugo was and closed the door. Kirishima was the one to break the bad news, "Horoki, won't be coming back. He...He sided with the villains." Kirishima said. Jiro sat down, it felt as though she just received a punch to the gut, she tried to hold back her tears and clenched her hands. "No...no he wouldn't." She said softly. "I'm not shocked. Seemed like something Horoki would do." Liam scoffed. Jiro suddenly got up and slapped Liam across the face. "How could you say that to someone that is practically your brother!?!" Jiro screamed, tears beginning to form in her eyes. "You're just upset that Horoki used you and that you fell for it." Liam said, glaring at Jiro. Jiro tried to swing again but Liam caught her wrist. "Enough you two! Calm down! We also think that Horoki might be playing a double agent for us." Midorya said, trying to calm the situation down. "Is that true?" Liam asked. "Yeah. If he really was a villain he would've killed Midorya, Aizawa and I where we stood." Bakugo said. "I still wouldn't believe it." Liam said. "What..?" Jiro asked. "Horoki only thinks of himself. He doesn't think of anyone. If you don't benefit him in any way then you're no use to him." Liam said, crossing his arms. "Again, we're not sure. I just wouldn't hold my breath." Kirishima said. "How about Lincoln?" Liam asked. "From what I heard he's heading to the doctor's office." Kirishima said. "Anything else? Was he hurt?" Jiro asked. "The villains did something to Lincoln. Turned him to a monster." Bakugo said. "But he's ok now! Lincoln said that he was going to the doctors to check it out." Midorya said. After their small discussion, Kirishima, Midorya, Liam and Bakugo went inside, leaving Jiro to stare at the starry night sky. She brought her knees to her face and cried by herself, the students wanted to help but Midorya and Kirishima said to give her some space. Saint came out and meowed, "where's papa?" She asked, climbing next to Jiro. Jiro hugged Saint tightly, crying. Saint looked up and tilted her head, "mama whats wrong?" She asked innocently. Jiro coughed and wiped her tears, "papa is gonna be gone for a bit Saint. Don't worry." She said, trying to smile. Saint nuzzled her head into Jiro's neck and purred. Jiro hugged the cat tightly, still smelling a bit Horoki on her. She then went inside the house to go to bed. Unbeknownst to her, Horoki stood at a tree branch, watching and observing the students. "I'm sorry everyone. This is for the greater good." Horoki said to himself. He then turned to a shadowy mist and left the area, leaving a piece of his heart behind.

At the Doctor Tsubasa's office

Lincoln looked at his shoes, which were flip flops and thought about what Aizawa told him when he woke up, "Horoki was working for the villains." He remembered it and shook his head, Horoki wouldn't throw everything away to be a villain. Lincoln knew that Horoki saw his classmates as family, he would've done anything to protect them. It just didn't make sense to him why he would defect. He then remembered that Aizawa was also hurt from this discovery, he always knew that Aizawa told stuff as it was. Aizawa believed that Horoki is working a spy and collecting info on the villains to return it to the heroes. Lincoln's thoughts were cut short when the door opened and the doctor came in. "Mr. Colt! What seems to be the problem?" He asked. "So, I encountered a villain and he sprayed me with some gas and I turned into a monster. I was wondering if you can just check my blood samples and gene quirks, making sure nothing is too messed up?" Lincoln asked. "Of course, might take some time but I'll check out your blood samples." The doctor said. "That all?" He asked. "Yeah, that's pretty much it." Lincoln said as he got up, getting ready to leave. "I'll call you if I get anything." Doctor Tsubasa said. Lincoln waved and left the doctor's office and went home. He looked at his hands and clothes, when he turned into the monster his clothes were destroyed, Aizawa handed him his clothes to make sure Lincoln was clothed for the meeting. He then got up and went to bed, preparing for school tomorrow.