Arcane is seen giggling beside Aizawa.
Arcane: "Your students are not bad, after all."
Vlad King is seen shaking.
Vlad King: "First match, won by Class A plus Shinso team!"
Arcane is seen looking at Kuuga and sighs.
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The scene changes to Aizawa standing in front of Class A's first team.
Aizawa: "Talk about what you learned or would have done differently."
Kirishima: "I'm not trying to brawl with my opponent, it's hard for my Quirk to be useful. If this were the real thing, I would've been killed if Shiozaki caught me."
Koda: "I need to be able to give more detailed instructions to the bugs."
Kaminari begins acting stupid.
Kaminari: "I did great, right? Didn't I make you love me? Go ahead and love me! It's fine, love isn't something you can control! Go ahead, it's fine!"
Tsuyu: "Koda and Kirishima… Losing those two. I wish we could've won without losing anyone. We were all over the place."
Shinso: "The binding cloth."
Tsuyu: "Ribbit?"
Shinso raises his blinding cloth.
Shinso: "I couldn't even use a tenth of what I'd learned. It was frustrating."
Aizawa: "If you could do it right away, then you wouldn't have to work hard. It took me six years to master that. Don't forget that frustration when you move on."
Shinso tightens his grip on the cloth.
Shinso: "Yes, sir."
From behind, their classmates observe the first team.
Aoyama: "The two who went on work studies have serious reflections."
Sero: "Isn't that what you'd expect? The Shie… Hassaikai, was it? I heard it was a pretty intense fight. If you experience fighting like that even if it's just training, your frame of mind, or like, motivation would be different."
Jiro is seen standing beside Kuuga, holding a laugh while looking at Kaminari.
Jiro: "Compared to that… Jamming-yay's chaotic actions fell out of place…"
Kuuga placed a hand on her shoulder looking at Kaminari as well.
Kuuga: "Yeah, you made your point."
Sayo: "Don't make fun of him!"
After Aizawa is finished giving his advice to the first team, Midnight is seen staring at Shinso while hugging herself.
Midnight: "Even though he won, he is painfully aware of his own inexperience. But instead of getting depressed, to get ready for his next match, he's replaying the match in his head to find ways to improve. It's great! Shinso's freshness!"
Arcane looks at her with a weirded out look.
Arcane: "She really hasn't found herself a partner, huh?"
Arcane brought out her phone and looked at All Might.
Arcane: "All Might, I need to have a call. I'll be back."
All Might: "S-Sure…"
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The scene changes to each team of both classes having a meeting for themselves. It then focused around Kuuga, Sayo, Annya, and Murasaki who are sitting on the floor.
Kuuga: "Now we'll have this meeting."
Sayo: "We don't even know who we'll be against…"
Annya: "Are we going to be assessing every one of them?"
Murasaki: "Like hell we'd do that! That's too many quirks!"
Kuuga: "Then, we'll probably need to look at the ones that have the higher possibility of being paired against us…"
He looks around, looking at every student from Class B.
Kuuga: "They won't put us against someone that we have an advantage over. In fact, they might pair us against someone who no one will have an advantage in terms of Quirks. Let's see… They're all big threats but who will stand out among them?"
Annya: "Maybe the Kuroiro guy? I heard he can move in shadows. So a threat to me."
Kuuga: "But you can control shadows. But still, it's worth considering."
Sayo: "Eh… Are we really going to look into them one by one?"
Murasaki: "I'll pass. I'll beat them up one by one!"
Arcane: "Kuuga."
They all look towards the source of the voice to see Arcane walking towards them, phone in hand.
Sayo: "Ms. Arcane?"
Kuuga: "What do you want?"
Arcane: "I want you to go with me, I want to discuss something with you."
Kuuga: "And what's it about?"
Arcane: "It's better to talk somewhere private."
Kuuga: "Fine."
Kuuga gets up and starts following Arcane out of Field Gamma.
Kuuga: "Aisaka, Kuroishi, if you made a plan of action, inform me when I get back."
Annya: "Will do."
Arcane gestures towards the teachers.
Arcane: "Please excuse Kuuga out of this class for a while, Aizawa."
Aizawa: (nods) "Yeah, just make sure he returns before his turn."
Arcane: (giggles) "Of course."
Arcane continues walking, putting the phone down with the Caller ID: "Ezume Aisaka" visible on the screen.
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The scene changes inside the Teacher's lounge with Kuuga sitting on the couch, prosthetic arm missing from its original place and is being held by two scientist-looking people.
Kuuga: "So what exactly are we doing?"
Arcane: "The arm I asked Ezume to make is still in it's prototype stage, meaning, you're the test dummy, it's still bound to malfunction and I found the perfect time to do a check-up since I'm visiting U.A at the same time."
Kuuga: "So that's the only purpose of your visit?"
Arcane: "No. I want to ask you something."
Kuuga: "What's that?"
Arcane: "Annya Kuroishi and Murasaki-Suicho Takara."
Kuuga: "What about them?"
Arcane: "Are they any good?"
Kuuga: "Huh?"
Arcane: "In terms of fighting, Quirk control, strategy, are they any good?"
Kuuga: "Why are you asking me this?"
Sayo is seen watching Annya and Murasaki having a small argument during the team meetings.
Arcane: "You'll know in quite some time. Now answer my question."
Kuuga: "Without a doubt, their control over their Quirks are amazing. I'm not sure about strategies, since from what I saw in the provisional exam, they were too reckless."
Arcane: "I suspect the same thing."
Arcane sits down across from Kuuga, sighing.
Arcane: "Those two will be hard work.
Aisaka scientist: "Arcane, the arm has damaged joints, it can fall apart any minute now, we will be needing to repair it now. It's gonna take a while."
She then glares at the scientist and crosses her arms.
Arcane: "Just get it done before his turn in the exercise. You know your deadline."
Aisaka scientist: "Ri-Right away! Please excuse us!"
The scientists leave the lounge, leaving Arcane and Kuuga alone.
Kuuga: "Mom… I've been wondering."
Arcane: "Hm?"
Kuuga: "Why is your agency like this? Has the higher authority, it's members' identities are hidden aside from you, me, and Aisaka."
Arcane: "My agency has always been like this."
Kuuga: "I don't think so. I've done my own research in my spare time. Your agency used to be the usual hero agency in Japan and your colours were white before. Now it's one of the biggest, mysterious, and dangerous agencies and is wearing black colours now."
Arcane: "Your father and I shaped this agency to what it is now."
Kuuga: "You fell for it. Now I can ask. Who really is father?"
Arcane's eyes widened a bit while Kuuga kept his usual neutral face.
Kuuga: "I remember that Misaki girl said that she was the one who killed father. We had a conversation like this before back in the hospital, but still, I'm not seeing the whole picture. I've done research related to you, and I have found no signs of father present in any articles whatsoever. Who is he?"
Arcane looks at Kuuga for a while before sighing and pinching her forehead.
Arcane: "I wasn't expecting you to bug me sooner about this, I was expecting later."
Kuuga: "So?"
Arcane: "Redox."
Kuuga: "Redox?"
Arcane: "His Hero name. Redox. Your old man is like a walking Uranium. Who knows why the people around him are safe, but he controls his Quirk like a charm, only dangerous when he fights since he can easily ruin someone's life. If I remember, his Quirk is called Gamma. Similar to what Gamma radiation is. The ones that can damage tissues or DNA in the body."
Kuuga: "Gamma…"
Arcane: (nods) "Your father is very conservative when using his Quirk. I have to go as far as to have lead all around my outfit when fighting alongside him, same goes with the other heroes in my agency. A normal agency, you're not wrong with that."
Arcane brought out a picture, containing multiple figures wearing a white cloak with Arcane standing in the middle wearing a white coat, standing beside a man wearing a white hazmat suit with his face being covered by the light of the room. She places it down on the table and slides it towards her son.
Arcane: "That's the early days of the agency. For us, white was to symbolise rescue and only to fight when necessary. But it all changed when he finished his service to the people."
Kuuga: "When he-"
Arcane: "When that Misaki girl killed him, along with my other heroes, is the reason why my agency changed its colours. We have to be on the offensive instead of the defensive. Well, I have come to regret that decision since I only did this because of your father. I have no choice but to continue what I have started. (Giggles) Aside from that, I'm enjoying my work even if the risks are higher now."
She grabs the photo from Kuuga and places it back in her coat pocket.
Arcane: "Your father was a very big idiot all the time, part of me was glad you didn't get it from him."
Kuuga: "I look nothing like him."
Arcane: "Well, that is true. But you had his greatest talent. Cooking."
Kuuga: "Seriously?"
Arcane: "I'm not kidding! A man that is basically radioactive can cook and serve it safely is impressive. Hilarious, actually."
A rumbling noise is heard as the room shaked a little.
Arcane: "Looks like your mates had a tough fight."
She brings out her phone, showing the aftermath of Todoroki, Iida, Ojiro, Shoji, Honenuki, Tsunotori, Tetsutetsu, and Kaibara's fight.
Kuuga: "Two fights have already elapsed?"
Arcane: (Giggles "Time really works in a funny way."
Arcane brings the phone down and looks at Kuuga again.
Arcane: "So, why did you ask about your father? Times like this are unusual ones."
Kuuga: "I've been thinking. Have I reached my limit? This mist that we both have. Can it be better?"
Kuuga's eyes begin to glow as black mists begin flowing around him.
Kuuga: "I find it boring. Stuck doing the same thing, same attacks. You say our imagination is our limits, but what if I reached the limit of what I can imagine? I've done spikes, restraints, cages, imitation, coolants. What else can I do?"
Arcane: "So you think, asking about your father will give you a stepping stone to find ways to utilise your Quirk?"
Kuuga: "Genetics. I feel like there should be a part of my father within me, at least Quirk-wise."
Arcane: "That is possible. But still, you have a watch that monitors temperature, yet you don't use it to your advantage. This is the best time to use the cold to our advantage. We can use our Quirks with minimal risks."
Arcane's purple eyes glow the same manner as Kuuga's but much more intense with more black mist. The mist increases in density and forms into a bat and bonks Kuuga's head.
Arcane: "Coldness is our friend, dear. Embrace it when you have the chance. This makes our Quirk strong and unpredictable… Well! Unless the foe's Quirk can read minds. That's a straight counter, and we will barely have an advantage against Quirks of those types."
Kuuga: "I have tried it once… But it was too much for my eyes."
Arcane: "When did you try?"
Kuuga: "If I remember, it was in the U.S.J."
Arcane: "Seriously? That was a long time ago. Besides, the U.S.J does not have simulations with temperatures as close as this. If you're scared to try, then your classmates will surpass you. Then try this."
She brought out a vial with ice blue liquid seen inside.
Arcane: "Once again, another prototype of Aisaka Technologies, I'm the trusted test dummy, but I suppose you can give them a try later."
Arcane tosses the vial towards Kuuga, who catches it with his right hand.
Arcane: "They call it a Cryo bomb or something. They said they're building it for the police to restrain criminals with ice. But knowing our Quirks take advantage of the cold, they took the liberty to give this to me. I'll only give you one."
Kuuga: "I don't want to rely on support items too much, but I'll keep it for emergencies."
Arcane: "As you should."
There was a moment of silence between the two before Kuuga breaks the silence again.
Kuuga: "Can you…"
Arcane: "Hm?"
Kuuga: "Can you show me the broadcast of our class? Waiting here is bugging me a lot."
Arcane: "Sure."
Arcane opens her phone once again and places it down the table, to see the fourth match taking place.
Kuuga: "It's already the fourth match, we're taking too long-!"
His eyes widened, seeing Kamakiri from Class B diving down towards Class A's team, specifically aiming for Jiro.
Kuuga: "Kyoka!"
Before the Class B student successfully lands a finishing blow, Bakugo suddenly comes out of nowhere and kicks Jiro out of the way, deflecting the attempted attack. Kuuga gives off a sigh of relief and settles down. Arcane starts laughing.
Arcane: "Too protective, aren't you?"
Kuuga places the phone down and turns it off.
Kuuga: "That green lizard looking guy… Kamakiri, was it? I need my arm back."
Arcane: "Why now?"
Kuuga: "I'm gonna have a talk with him about the difference between hero intent and villain intent."
Arcane: "But-"
Kuuga looks sharply at her mother, his purple eyes glowing intensely.
Kuuga: "Now."
Arcane: "Okay, okay."
Arcane picks up her phone and contacts the scientists from a while ago.
Aisaka Scientist: (phone) "Ah, Arcane, we're just-"
Arcane: "I don't want to hear it! Bring it here now!"
Aisaka Scientist: (phone) "R-Right away, ma'am!"
The scientist hangs up and Arcane sighs.
Arcane: "There, I scared them just for you. Happy?"
Kuuga: "No. I'm annoyed."
The door suddenly opens, revealing two scientists from Aisaka technologies carrying Kuuga's arm.
Aisaka Scientist: "Please. Let us put this on you now, Z-Zero."
The two surround him and fit his arm rather quickly.
Aisaka Scientist: "We have to rush the delicate parts so there might be malfunctions with it."
Kuuga: "Nothing feels out of the ordinary. Thank you."
Kuuga walks out of the room, leaving Arcane with the scientists.
Arcane: "Well, that was the purpose of the visit. Once you get back to your office, tell your boss he owes you two bonuses, I'll call him in advance."
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The scene changes to Aizawa standing in front of Bakugo, Sero, Jiro, and Sato, giving them a thumbs up.
Aizawa: "You didn't do any more damage than you needed to, and you secured them quickly after you captured them. With Bakugo as the focus with his exceptional mobility and combat ability, the three of you also provided good support."
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The scene changes to Kuuga entering Field Gamma and being greeted by Kaminari, who is walking towards him.
Kaminari: "Hey, Kiriu! You're finally back! You missed a lot of awesome fights!"
Kaminari offers a fist but Kuuga walks past him, his eyes locked towards a certain student in Class B.
Kuuga: "I'll deal with you later, Jamming-yay. I need to have a word with one of them."
Kuuga raises his scarf to cover half of his face as he walks towards Kamakiri, who still hasn't noticed him while still surrounded by his unmotivated teammates. Kendo, who was standing from afar, notices him.
Kendo: "Why's Kiriu walking towards us?"
Sero, who was having a chat with Jiro, notices Kuuga's actions and starts freaking out.
Sero: "H-Hey, Kiriu! What are you doing?"
Sero quickly launches his tapes towards Kuuga and restrains him, but is having difficulties.
Sero: "Kirishima!"
Kirishima hardens himself and dashed in front of Kuuga, trying to push him back. Sayo and Annya also joined in on the pushing. Slowly, but surely, they managed to redirect Kuuga's path to Class A's side, as they pushed him. Kamakiri notices Kuuga looking at him, keeping his neutral face.
Kamakiri: (mentally) "Scary…"
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Kirishima and Sero are seen shaking Kuuga, who is still staring at Kamakiri.
Kuuga: "Let me go. I just want to talk with Kamakiri."
Sero: "About what?"
Kirishima: "From your tone, you don't appear to have good intentions! I know that voice."
Kuuga: "Difference between attacking with killer intent and hero intent."
Sero: (sweat drops) "That won't sound like a friendly conversation…"
Jiro: "If you're talking about earlier…"
Kuuga turns around, seeing Jiro standing behind her.
Jiro: "I'm fine, it was a close call, but it's fine."
Kuuga: "I'm not sure how to react to a situation like that."
Jiro: "It's fine! You are an over-concerned idiot!"
She begins poking Kuuga with her earphone jacks multiple times but stops eventually.
Jiro: "But… I'm glad you're that concerned…"
She looks away, blushing a bit.
Kuuga: "Okay."
Jiro: "Eh?"
Kuuga: "So, Sero, it's the fifth match now, right?"
Sero: "Y-Yeah. This one will be interesting."
Jiro's eyes widen from what's in front of her.
Jiro: (mentally) "A quick change of mood!"
Kuuga is now seen walking towards Sayo and Annya
Kuuga: "Aisaka, Kuroishi. Any plan in mind?"
Sayo: "We have…"
Annya: "But you might not like it. Suicho was the one who made it."
Kuuga: "And what is it?"
Annya: "He said, our Quirks are not really fit for team fights, so he thinks all of us should walk through different parts of the field. Fighting alone. He hates to admit it but he said all of us are capable of doing fights alone, because of how well we use our Quirks. Besides, moving as a team will limit us. Since we have to improvise team attacks at the last second, which has a risk of ruining chemistry. So we should use our Quirks alone, so we can go all out without hesitation."
Kuuga looks to the side to see Murasaki standing all alone at the side, looking at the big monitor.
Kuuga: "We'll see."
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The scene changes to Vlad King holding up the microphone again.
Vlad King: "Now, for the fifth match! It's the second to the last match of the day! Are you ready?! Do your best until the end! Start!"
End
A rushed chapter, I'll try my best to get the next one out!
-WriterCrescent
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