A Touch of Force & Fire -- Hawks X OC // MHA X OC

Witness

While Arya was getting her stitches, All Might, along with two of his students, were on a commuter train headed towards the hospital. The hospital was on the opposite side of the city from U.A High School and train was easiest transportation there. They were able to get a private booth. All Might assured his students they didn't need to wear their hero gear. There was no mission at this point in time.

"Now that we are alone, do you think you could give us some more information, All Might?"

Midoriya had been itching for All Might to tell them what was going on. Special mission? Something involving One for All? He couldn't contain his excitement.

Bakugo just stared out the window trying to tune him out.

"Nothing to get so worked up over, Midoriya, kid. We are just picking up an old friend from the hospital. She is an ally of
U.A." he stopped for second to think. "I say 'old friend' but she really isn't much older than you both. She used to attend U.A."

Midoriya lit up at the thought. A U.A. High School alum?!

"No way! An ally in what way? Is she a hero? What does she do?"

"Oh shut up, nerd! We've met how many pro heros and allies now? I'm sure this one won't be any different." Bakugo finally said speaking his opinion.

All Might chuckled. "We shall see Bakugo, kid. I know you both will like her. She is headstrong but also kind and very helpful. She isn't a pro hero but that's of her own choice. She's chosen to use her expertise in other ways that others can't. I'll just let her tell you when we pick her up."

They all sat in silence for a couple minutes. No one really knowing how to respond after that.

"What's her quirk?" Bakugo spoke up.

"You'll have to wait for her to tell you."

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"You are the witness to the fire this morning, correct?" He said again in a condescending tone.

Endeavor pushed the curtain to the side and walked into the small hospital room. He didn't pull the curtain back, just allowing the room to remain open. He was wearing his hero costume, but no flames. The hospital staff asked him to do that since there were a number of things flammable in a hospital.

Arya stood there by the bed. His overpowering energy was a bit too much in that moment. She wished she knew he was going to be here. At least be more prepared. She opened her mouth to answer but nothing came out initially. Anxiety squeezing her throat. She took a deep breath and forced it out through her nose.

"In the flesh." She tried to smile. Smug.

She waited for him to reply. He may not recognize me. Good.

As if he read her mind, he took a good look at her again. Suddenly, his expression changed. Surprised.

"-----?" He said finally.

(A/N: I'm keeping her original name secret for now. There will be a point to it later 😊)

She sighed and turned away from him, grabbing at her last few belongings on the chair.

"I changed my name four years ago and you know it. So, call me Arya or you can leave."
She waved at him in a shooing motion. Endeavor just stood by the curtain, and crossed his arms in a dominating stance. He took note of her hands being uncovered. He noticed she let her hair grow out too. Her dark chocolate brown hair went just past her ears, light waves jutting out the bottom. She always preferred keeping it short. Around chin length while she still lived at home, after moving out she cut it all off into a pixie. Her initial reason as to why was for self defense reasons. But the pixie cut also allowed her to wear wigs without much fuss. Truth was that no matter what she did she could never tame the mop of hair she had. Keeping it short was the easiest way to control it. She was planning to take a year off from her work and chose to try growing her hair out again. That year has now been cut almost eight months short.

"Was it your apartment that caught fire?" He asked, ignoring her previous statement.

"It was. And why are you here questioning me instead of the police?"

"This is the third fire of its nature in the same area within the last week. They are starting to suspect arson. The police asked me to assist in the investigation."

It made sense that they would ask Endeavors help. Fire was his specialty.

"Just now!" Arya said a little louder than she anticipated. She made sure to lower her voice this time. "That should have been their first suspicion. No simple electrical fire is going to cause that much damage that quickly."

"Well, do you know something we don't? I've already read through the reports and I don't see anything with a lead. Your cooperation would be appreciated. Our differences aside."

She considered this for a second. You know what, this is an opportunity. And she chose to take it. She felt she wouldn't be able to say any of this to anyone but Endeavor.

She walked toward his direction to the curtain behind him. Endeavor kept his pose, but moved over in order to avoid contact. Arya poked her head out from room and looked around. No one was near them. She pulled the curtain closed, and returned to her spot by the bed.

"There wasn't anything in any of the reports that seemed a bit suspicious to you?" She asked.

A/N: An explanation of her quirk is in the next chapter, I promise 😁