Quirkless Rejects

Goodbye Bubblegum and Doom

Bubblegum took a deep breath. She and Doom stood side-by-side to the side of the stage in the warehouse. Deku was just about to go up to do the countdown till New Year's and then after that... her and Doom's farewell. Her friends, her family, stood around her and her boyfriend. Anima was trying not to cry, Jester was already crying, such a kid, and Grimlin was trying to be stoic. And Deku... he had his sunglasses turned off because he didn't trust them not to turn sad while he was oh so happily doing the countdown.

Bubble knew this was for the best. Her child... her child deserved better. Now don't get her wrong! Bubble loved the Quirkless Rejects and the family she has in it. It's just, whether they don't consider it one or not, the general public knew this as a villain organization and they do perform illegal actions. This is not the setting to raise a kid in. Doom nudged her and Bubble turned to face the stage that Deku had just climbed onto. Right, it's New Year's Eve! Happy thoughts, this is the anniversary of the meeting of the Quirkless Rejects. It is a joyous day!

*BOOM*

Deku slammed his metal-plated boot onto the floor of the stage, his usual way of getting the crowd's attention. The music quieted down and everyone turned to look at him.

"Friends! Happy New Year's Eve!" he announced. Ruske put up on the screen a countdown from a minute, which was how long they had left in the year 2020.

"We have but a minute left in this year so let me ask you, are you ready for the new year?"

"Yeah!"

"Are you ready to start this year as comrades in the fight against society?"

"YEAH!"

"Quirkless Rejects! Are you ready to change the world this year!?"

"YEAH!!!!!"

Everyone punched the air victoriously. Bubble couldn't help but grin, even if she herself could not shout out herself no matter how much she wanted to. The ten-second countdown began and everyone raised their red solo cups.

"Ten. Nine. Eight," Bubble wiped away a tear, "Seven. Six. Five," she smiled, "Four," and raised her voice louder than ever before, "Three! Two! ONE!"

"HAPPY NEW YEAR'S!" the crowd cheered.

Deku let the crowd rejoice for a tad before he turned to the main group off stage and gestured them up. Bubble hesitated, so did Doom. The other five walked passed them, each gently punching their shoulders. "Let's go," whispered Doom. Bubble took a deep breath and nodded. The two got on last.

Deku stepped forward.

"Friends, I am sure all of you have noticed by now that Bubblegum is in fact pregnant." There were a few whoops and hollers. Bubble blushed slightly and Deku continued. "Due to this, Bubblegum, and the father of the child, Doom, will be taking a leave from the Quirkless Rejects for an extended period of time."

Silence.

"Today is their last day. Doom and Bubblegum would like to say a few words now." He stepped back. Bubble looked down as Doom gently took her hand. She turned her head to him and nodded. The couple stepped forward. Bubble to a deep breath.

"Happy New Year's everyone," she said in a much happier voice than what she felt. "Yes, Doom and I are very much in a relationship and are pregnant. We have decided that it would be better for our child to raise it outside of the Quirkless Rejects. We do plan to return when our kid is old enough." Her eyes trailed across the crowd. "This is by no means a goodbye! We will still be supporting the Rejects from afar and we definitely want this organization to be part of our child's life." Doom spoke up.