One By Millions

chapter 6

Shiro obviously had sun related powers and he basked in it. His quirk gives him the ability  to absorb or "eat" sunlight. The absorbed energy can be used in a number of ways. He can make energy beams to use against enemies. He can create a solar barrier for protection or he could just use the gathered energy to boost his physical attributes like speed and strength. He can also give some of the gathered energy to anyone he touches as well as control sunlight. So he can turn himself invisible by retracting light. Drawbacks are the burns he can receive if the quirk is overused. He is very week at night and needs to be in the sun or places with a high temperature. When it's cold her father will dress himself as if he was going to Antarctica. If he gets no or little sun he will be very sluggish and lack energy to do anything.

Coming down the stairs Shino saw her breakfast being prepared by the house maid. She was a nice young woman with long brown hair and hazel eyes. She was always so nice and modest that Shino immediately took a liking to her. Her name was Akina, but Shino refers to her as Kina. Kinji and Kina are the head of staff and do their jobs very well.

"Good morning Kina"

"Good morning Shino, how are you feeling this morning? "

"Sleep deprived for some reason" just as she said that a big yawn excaped her.

Kina adopted a worried look when she saw how Shino looked like she lacked any energy.

"Did you not get enough sleep? "

"I did. I slept through the night this time so I don't understand why I feel this way"

"Maybe you just need to fill up on breakfast " Kina set a plate of bacon and eggs on the table and poured the young Kiddo a cup of orange juice. Bacon and eggs were her favorite and as such Kina made them regularly.

"Maybe" Shino didn't hesitate to start munching on a piece of bacon. "Thanks for the food, you're a great cook"

A slight tint of pink invaded the maid's cheek at the compliment.

"Thank you, although I doubt I'm as good as your mother"

"Don't sell yourself short, you might actually be her equal"

"You think so? "

"Sure do"

All was quiet after that. Kina had made herself some breakfast as well and joined Shino at the island. It was something they did most mornings.

After filling herself on breakfast Shino still felt sleep deprived.

"I'm still feeling the same" she sighed and slid off her stool.

"You should get some sleep then"

"I have piano lesson today, I never miss piano lesson"

"I could call and inform your tutor that you are not feeling very well today "

"That's okay. I'll make it through the day, don't worry too much. I'll call you if anything comes up"

Shino trudged back up the stairs, brushed her teeth and took a nice long warm bath. Her lesson start at 10 am and it was around 9 at the time. She had an hour to herself. After her shower she had gotten dressed in a pair of black pants and a white shirt. Her hair was pulled into a long pony tail for the day and she looked around her room. Everything was in it's place and her bed was made.

Another yawn escaped her and she rubbed her eyes. Why in the world was she so tired?

She took a seat at her desk and decided to write down her thoughts again. It was a good distraction and allowed her to clear her mind. She was still curious as to what exactly her quirk may be. Was it just her hyper awareness and possible regeneration abilities? The doctor said there could be something more but what exactly?

An hour flew by unexpectedly fast. At ten Kinji came to fetch the young master. She never liked to be called mistress and wanted Kinji to use her name but he refused. So she told him to call her young master instead. She liked it better than mistress.

Walking into her music room she saw her teacher standing beside the piano at the ready. The woman smiled upon seeing the young child, but once she saw her weary appearance the smile faded.

"Good morning Ms. Nozomi" Shino took a seat by the piano and ran a hand over the keys.

"Good morning little Shino. If I may say, you look a little worn today. Is everything alright? "

She restricted a yawn and nodded. "Yes, everything is fine. I just feel a little tired today is all"

"You don't have to take the lesson today if you don't want to. You're very good at the piano and missing one lesson won't harm your progress"

"No, no. I'll take the lesson. It's the only lesson I have today so I should do it"

Nozomi took a good look at the tired child. She wasn't sure she could remain awake during the lesson, but if she insists..

"If that is what you want"

And so an hour was spent with Shino improving her piano skills. It was one of her favorite lessons and she always paid very close attention. Even as she resisted the urge to close her eyes. She focused on the task at hand and did everything she was told or suggested. That one hour felt longer for some reason but it did eventually come to an end.

Nozomi had left with a good bye and and suggested Shino go to bed.

With no more lessons for the day and parents not returning until six she took that advice and went to bed. The second her head hit the pillow she was fast asleep.

Unknownst to her a odd bubble formed around her the second her eyes closed.

When her parents finally arrived home they were filled in on their daughter's tiredness and went to see her. She was still asleep even then and when they stepped into the room they saw an almost unnoticeable bubble around her.

"A bubble? "Nico stepped forward and tapped the object. Upon contact it got more visible. Nico had felt a small push when she tapped it. As if the bubble was pushing against her.

"Shiro, would you hit the bubble please"

"You want me to hit the bubble"

"Yes"

"What if it hurts Shino? "

"I doubt it will. Hit it"

Shiro took a glance at his wife before stepping forward and pulling a fist back. He sighed before bringing it down on the bubble. It wasn't a very strong punch, but he was sure it would break the bubble. Paterns formed on the area he had hit and suddenly he was sent stumbling  back by an invisible force.

"Thought so"

"It pushed back"

"With twice the force. It's some kind of forcefield  that when attacked will send out a force twice as strong"

"Is that her quirk? "

"It appears so"