Flying Free: My Hero Evolution Wings of Change (X-Men/My hero crossover)

Chapter 18: A Bird's Shadow

Crimson red feathers zipped through the sky towards the tall building where Hawks crouched, staring at his phone, frustrated with the message he had just received. The pro hero sighed, slipping his phone into his pocket. How much more do I have to do to get them to trust me?

Since coming back to Japan almost a month ago, his days have been nothing but hectic. It felt like everyone was breathing down his neck with his hero work and the mission.

Standing up, he stretched his wings fully behind him, then with a flap, flew towards the ground, the swoosh of the wind nipping against his face. He smiled, savoring the moment.

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"They weren't kidding about this being more mutant friendly here." Evan said, leading the way down the street with Rouge and Kitty following.

"Yeah, totally cool.  Hawks is so lucky to live here. Whoa, see that guy? He has four arms! And look at that crocodile looking person! Rouge what do you think? Amazing place, right?"

"Eh... It's cool I guess." Rouge shrugged, her eyes traveling around the crowded streets, arms crossed avoiding any human contact.

It hadn't been long since they had left Logan  behind in a clearing in the woods. Kitty and Evan wanted to explore Osaka City, and they dragged Rouge along with them.

"Where to first, guys?" Evan asked, looking back at Kitty and Rogue as he led them into a nearby store.

"I don't know maybe-"

*THUD*

Evan, still looking behind him while he was walking, whipped his head back forward to see the chest of the man he had just run into. Looking up to the tall man's tired eyes and long black hair, Evan braced himself for a fight, unsure what to expect, not noticing the group of 20 students with many different appearances standing behind Aizawa.

"Like, we are totally sorry. We didn't, like, mean to run into you like that." Kitty apologized.

"It happens. Is there something we can do to help you three?" Aizawa asked.

"Oh no, we don't need help, we're just-"

"Ya'll ignore him, we can use some help. Our friend here got us lost." Rouge interrupts, pointing to Evan.

"You guys visiting from America?" Deku asked them. "We know someone from America. His name is Professor Xavier. He runs this school in the USA for those who have quirks— well he calls them mutations— and-"

"Shut your mouth, you damn nerd. No one cares." Bakugo snapped.

"But Kacchan-"

"So, what are guys doing around here anyways? Shouldn't ya all be in class?" Rouge asked, breaking the tension.

"Oh, we are in class. This field trip is to observe heroes as they do their jobs. We are on our way to meet with a few of them right now." Denki said.

"Isn't that dangerous to watch heroes doing their jobs?" Evan asked.

"Very. Each one of us have our provisional license. This is the only reason Aizawa  is allowing this trip. Since he is a pro hero, he is keeping a close watch on us to ensure our safety, too." Kirishima said.

While Kitty and Evan chatted excitedly with Deku and his classmates, Rogue hung back, her eyes absorbing everything in the area, careful to keep her hands to herself to keep her absorbency a metaphor.

A flash of red caught her eyes. Her gaze  followed the feather as it made its way back to a familiar figure who was standing with a large black duffel bag slung over his left shoulder, head buried in his phone, leaning against the wall near an alley. Hawks?