Behind a smile

Part 33~Home

~Izu POV~

I sat in front of the glass separator. Chi sat on my lap and Mei was to my right. Iason sat to my left while Koi sat on the floor in front of us, his computer on his lap. Jack stood in the corner while Sora hung on my right, pacing slightly.

On the other side of the glass, Hisashi was sitting, strapped up and guarded. He looked down on us in amusement. Sick, annoying amusement.

"What a pleasant surprise, to have you all here. I see Twice's quirk hasn't worn off yet. You never know. Maybe you all will be separated forever," he said, moving to look closer at us.

Chi whimpered, forcing his body closer into my, he didn't like this. But we needed to find out what happened to us and he would only talk to us.

Mei was the one we chose to speak for us. Chi was too scared, so was I. Zama and Jack were both too angry while Koi didn't want to acknowledge him. Sora and Iason both were imparsual but did not think they would stay that way if they talked to him. "What was Twice's Quirk? What exactly is his Quirk?"

"He could create copies. Every copy can only take a certain amount of damage before they melt away. But the only question with that is, who is the real one? If they are all the same, who was the first. But I guess that won't be a problem with you lot as you each are different."

"Why? Why did he use his Quirk on us?"

"He didn't mean to. Jack got in the way and found himself in contact with Twice. Your Quirks reacted to each other and resulted in this. It's quite impressive, isn't it? You liked Quirks when you were little. Do you like that?"

I looked away from him. I didn't want him to look at me like that. "Why.... Why did... did you a... ask for us...?"

"Isn't that obvious? I wanted to see what my parenting created." He smirked at us, looking proud. "And isn't it incredible?! The perfect fighting crew. Jack, the best fighter, able to control everything at an atomic level. Hazama, the perfect interrogator, able to burn, drown, starve and attack anyone into giving up the information. Sora, the trapper, able to change what you see into something completely different and lore you in. Chibi, able to control anyone and infiltrate anywhere. Kashikoi, the best hacker that can give you every classificated information you desire. Iason, that is your name, isn't it? Iason, a heartless soldier able to stop anyone from coming forward and heal anyone in the middle of battle. Izumi, the restrainer. She is able to make barriers and chains to protect herself and keep others in one place. And Izuku, their commander. With increased strength and the ability to hear you no matter where you are. The perfect team."

The room fell silent. He only saw us as a weapon. Nothing more, nothing less.

"Ch... Chi, get... get up... get up for m... me..."

Chi gave me a weird look but got off my lap and walked over to Jack.

"We... we are no.. not your wea... weapons... leave.... leave us a... alone..." I stood up, Iason and Mei standing up as well.

"You would be a lot more convincing if you didn't stutter," Hisashi said, smirking.

"He doesn't need to be convincing. You will stay away from us." Iason dragged me out, not wanting to spend another second in that place.

Once we got out, we could see different people waiting for us. Chi ran to Momo who picked him up and whispered soothing words into his ear. Jiro humming a melody to make him calm down.

Mei went to Ochaco, instantly talking about something else. Jack joined Mina who tried to calm him down. Zama and Kirishima started talking, Yu talking to Zama happily. Koi went to Bakugo, looking slightly shocked that Bakugo showed up at all. Kaminari went over to Sora showing him something he had lined up on his phone.

Lastly, I went to Shoto's side, hugging him and burying my head into his shoulder.

Iason looked unsure of what to do, he didn't know any of the class and was still awkward with us.

Jiro seemed to notice this as she nudged Momo. Momo moved Chi a little so she held him with only one arm. "Are you okay? Do you want to join us? We were about to go for lunch."

Iason gave a sad smile and went with them. Mei smiled at me, seeming to think the same thing.

I grabbed onto Shoto's hand, pulling him out as we followed Momo and Jiro.

"What do we do now?" Sora jumped up to us, gripping onto Kaminari.

"You can choose. We don't have to follow Izu anymore. You can go play music, or draw or write or do whatever you want, Sor," Mei said fondly. She smiled at me, asking for permission with her eyes.

"M... Mei is ri... right... you... you can ch... chose now..." I gave Mei a bright smile. They were free. We all were free.

"What will you do then?" Ochaco peered out from the other side of Mei, looking at us in interest.

"I'm going to play around the world," Sora exclaimed proudly. Kaminari cheered from his side, punching his fist in the air.

Zama walked up to join us. "I want to keep on at the café, with Yu-chan." Kirishima smiled, seeming to think that it was a good idea.

"I would love to have you stay with the café," Yu cheered, happily hugging her brother.

"I think I would like to try detecting. I don't really like fighting but it could help." Mei thought, speaking her ideas out loud.

"That's a great idea, Mei!" Ochaco jumped up, throwing her arms around Mei's shoulder and making my sister blush. "What about you, Koi?"

"I think I want to try becoming a support hero engineer. I liked making my watch and I want to make others like it."

I noticed Bakugo muttering something under his breath but couldn't work out what.

Jiro spoke up next. "What do you think you'll do, Iason?"

"I'm not sure yet. I've only existed for a few weeks after all but maybe... I think I want to become a doctor. Help people out," Iason explained, looking at me.

"And you, Jack, you must have some idea of what you want to do," Mina said, looking back on Jack who nodded.

"I'm going to become a physicist," Jack said simply.

"That's a surprise, why?"

"Why not? I want to understand what I see, what I can do. And the only way I can do that is through physics."

"That just leaves you, Chi," Momo pointed out, moving Chi to look in her arms. "What do you want to do?"

"I don't know. I think I just want to be a child for a while," Chi cheered looking up at Momo who smiled at him.

"Sounds good."

The End