It's been a minute huh.... So I was originally gonna come back a week or two ago but ended up getting caught up in some stuff. Basically my DND group started playin again and with a new player, I'm trying to get back into DMing, both my older sisters brought baby's over so I didn't want to write with them nearby, and then I ended up getting caught on a new fun little project.
I ended up starting my own book/novel (Avkash-Vyomi: The (Mis)Fortunate),
Also I mentioned creating like a book of one-shots/story ideas, I might still do it or I might create draft books, so basically breaking my book rule already, but I'll mark down if it was a momentary hype fixation or something on the first chapter.
Anyways hope you enjoy, and sorry for the break again.
(Also, midway through writing this chapter family and friends came over for my birthday so it got delayed further as I don't like writing with others nearby and was focusing on hanging out with those staying the night)
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MC POV
Our car ride soon comes to and end as the driver parks in front of the school, stepping out an umbrella is quickly put over my head as rain patters across the ground, "You probably don't want to get soaked."
Taking the umbrella I give a "thank you" as we all walk inside before heading straight for our class, 'we got here a couple minutes early, maybe I can work on something in the mean time'.
Stepping inside there are already a couple students inside, one of which taking my eye and my hand as I'm dragged out of the classroom and into a side hall, behind us a light yelp from Jiro as she quickly moved out of the way.
"So....," Setsuna tilts her head a bit as she stares into my eyes, though it's probably hard as they're looking downwards.
For what feels like a minute we stand there, myself trying to find a way to explain the situation. 'Is this really a situation? Is this what she wanted, she's pretty straight forward most of the time but...'
Setsuna notices my clouded mind and instead decides to take a different approach, moving closer her hands grab my cheeks and pull me into a deep kiss. Without hesitation she starts using her tongue, her strawberry(?) tasting tongue ensnaring my own.
After a bit she pulls away panting a bit, "You have to teach me your breathing tricks, also you don't have to worry I left you there for a reason, to give them space to decide if they wanted to pursue you or not. I also may or may not have had a discussion with Momo too, letting them know they can try. Figured with me asking you for an open or poly relationship let you know you have the go ahead, just let me know that it happens. Plus we had a conversation with Momo about her trying to join, so don't look so worried".
Finishing up she quickly pulls me in again kissing me softly this time as I reciprocate the action.
"What about you? You said it's okay if I do it as long as you know so what about you? Plus I can't just go after someone without letting you know first, if I even attempt to at that".
"Well first things first, I know you aren't just gonna go after just anyone so I trust you in that regard. Also if someone does stay around it only means that I also am dating them, if they into that. And finally, if I so happen to find a cute girl whose to say I won't". Saying that last bit she gives me wink before grabbing my hand and dragging me back to the classroom.
Releasing a sigh of relief we both walk into the classroom, Momo and Jiro both glance at me, giving them both a thumbs up as I sit down in my seat, Setsuna taking hers ahead of me.
Stepping into the classroom Aizawa takes his place at the podium, any remnants of bandages long gone. The noise from the students talking about being recognized dying down.
"Morning, today we've got hero Informatics Class, and special one at that", Immediately a couple students flinch, a look of worry covering their faces.
'A pop quiz? Just give us a break' 'Hero Law really? I suck at that stuff'
"Today, you'll be coming up with your hero aliases", cheers quickly drown the classroom, any looks of disarray gone.
Before the class can get to worked up Aizawa's eyes switch to a yellow glare, everyone quickly being silenced.
(Couldn't remember if I said whether I was using Aizawa's Anime/Manga eyes, if I said Anime before (Red) then I guess I'm switching it to the Manga version now (Yellow))
"Quiet down, first we need to go over the Pro Draft Picks i mentioned the other day. In U.A. you'll be able to get from two to three years of experience by entering the workforce if a hero shows interest in you, possibly even showing interest for you to join their agency in the future. But that interest can and will slowly dissipate if you're not careful with your time before graduation, also any offers can be revoked at any time, so watch yourselves."
"If we're picked now does that mean there will be bigger hurdles in the future, such as paying more attention to our actions and the way we present ourselves to the world", Ida was quick question, a seriousness in his voice.
"Yes, now here's the the draft picks, typically there's more of a spread, but your top three students stole your spotlight".
Sekai - 4,672
Todoroki - 4,024
Bakugou - 3,728
Tokoyami - 360
Ida - 301
Kirishima - 265
Yaoyorozu - 206
Tokage - 156
Midoriya - 104
...
"Wow~ they're in a whole other league" "They have no eyes for talent." "Wow even though Bakugou and Todoroki weren't in the top three they still got a lot of votes, surprising Midoriya didn't get many even though he beat Todoroki"
A bit of mumbling continues to go on, "Whether or not you got picked or not changes nothing, you all will have the chance to work along side other heroes. It's true you have experience but seeing pros in action will be worthwhile experience, one you can't afford to miss out on if you want to become a pro hero".
"That's where our hero names come in, right?"
"This is getting fun!"
"It's important that you pick appropriate names or-"
"OUR ELSE YOU'LL KNOW TRUE HELL!" The door is slammed open, a woman with swaying hips stepping up to the podium as Aizawa heads to his Cocoon Corner, Kaminari Trademarked.
"The name you pick now will be the one that the world may end up calling you", slowly retracting her hands from her pulled back hair she takes the teachers podium, many students calling out her name.
"Midnight here will be assessing your name, I'm not all the good at it, but I will leave you with this. What future do you see for yourself, what name do you want to plastered for the world to see, hero names are capable of reflecting one's true nature. It should be something that truly screams 'I Am Here'". Slumping into the corner Midnight starts giving stack of dry erase boards with dry erase markers, slowly they're handed back threw the rows.
13 Minutes Later
Twirling the marker in my hand I stare down at the board, the words sprawled across it's surface glaring at me, slowly a weird feeling starts entering my stomach.
Aeacus, Hero of Judgment
'What's wrong with me? I already decided on this name a long time ago?.... is it doubt, no it doesn't feel like it, at least not quite'.
A metal object brushes my neck as a hand is placed on my shoulder a soft whisper entering my ear, "quite the name you've picked, but it's one that carries a heavy weight. Do you think you can handle it?"
Despite the light tease at the back of her voice her eyes are focused, taking this serious even if her face is still aloof.
"I-I don't know, I suppose I'm just worried I might do something biased, something that might be incorrect, ya know, make the wrong decision. I....", taking a moment I think on how much I wanna say.
"A while back I started opening up more, to everyone, and since it started happening my emotions have become... 'volatile' if you will. Recently I've been trying to relax, become more open, but should I be the same when I don this name? And if I have to be different what about those I care for, should I let them go or ease their judgment just because I believe they're good, or want to think that I know they are... I-".
For a moment I just sit there, staring down at the gray-top table, these feeling have been eating me for awhile. I suppose it's why I've been acting different? Maybe that voice is just my doubt, it's hard to tell. Why does everyone question I ask have to be so complicated.
'Ḃ̶̬è̴̫c̷͈̀a̶̛̖u̴͓̓ŝ̴̗e̵̠͆ ̶̘͒y̸̥̓ǫ̵͂u̶̘̾ ̴̳͝n̸͕͒ě̶͔v̷̠̓ḙ̴̕r̸̹̿ ̷͖͋ǎ̸̯s̸̤͋k̴̼͒ ̴̦̌t̴̘͘ḣ̵̰e̸͈̎ ̸̣̈ȑ̴ͅĩ̸ͅg̶̰͗h̶͎͠t̷̡̋ ̸̼̚ö̵̩́n̶͙̒e̵͉̋s̷͍̑' (Because you never ask the right ones)
This time the distorted voice is calmer, but I fell it disappear quicker, a heavy storm being carried along with it.
"Well I can't give you all the answers I will tell you this. Sometimes as humans we can only be biased, we can only make choices based on our own individual views. Some people will believe a hero to be a villain and some a believe a villain to be a hero, and sometimes they might be right. Put take this from someone who's been quite bad~. Sometime you've got do what feels right no matter how dirty it is. These names aren't initially permanent, for now let's use Aeacus as your placeholder name, get a feel for it and decide whether you wanna keep it when you get back". Pulling away she saunters back over, the natural sway in her hips ever present, ahead of Setsuna, or two seats ahead of me, Kaminari almost falls out of his chair from staring a bit to hard.
"Alright cuties listen up! Let's finish this up, we can start with whoever's ready first, if not I'll start calling on you.
Slowly one by one everyone goes up and gives their names, each one the same as their original, each one going in one ear and out the other.
"Suikko, the Splitting Hero", glancing up I notice Setsuna's gaze, a smile on her face.
"Suikko? You would happen to be using a play on words of Suiko and Ikko would you?", Midnight goes into a momentary trance, her voice spewing her thoughts.
"Ikko which means fragment or piece and Suiko (White-Tiger), you wouldn't happen to be referring to a Kappa would you? Are you sure you wanna associate yourself with a human assaulting Yokai(or Kami)?", Midnight's gaze is a bit worried, unsure if she should let her go ahead with it or not.
"Mhm! Figured I'd stay thematic, after you need at least two pieces to make a whole right, I've got Suiko and Ikko, and I've got another half who could use a mythological buddy".
Nodding Midnight think for a moment before giving Setsuna the go ahead, heading back to her seat she gives me a smile whispering a 'you can do this' to me.
For a moment I sit there, waiting to see if anyone else wants to take the stand, no one takes it.
Releasing a sigh I take a step behind the podium, staring down at my board before turning it around and revealing my name, murmurs flowing through the room.
"I suppose I should explain a little. Aeacus is one of the three judges of the underworld in Greek mythology, something I took some interest in growing up. Ever since I got my quirk I've had a knack for understanding the 'gravity' and 'weight' of certain situation, understanding things some others couldn't. After the USJ -A couple people freeze or look away- I decided I'd do what it takes to help others, no matter the cost. I may not live of up to the name now, but I hope with your help, ALL of your help I might be able to bear the weight of this name", my eyes linger on the back of the board, never meeting another persons.
For awhile to room is silent, the feeling of eyes burning into me.
"Of course! As members of class 1-A and with you being one of our class representatives it is our duty to also take care of you as you've taken care of us! If anyone can bear such a title it'd be you, and I, and hopefully many others, will do my best to help you!"
Hearing Ida's words many other starts speaking out.
"Such a manly name! I may not be into the whole judgement thing, but I know a thing or two about heavy weight!"
"Just as Kirishima said that name is cool, really going with the night in shining armor thing huh? or should I start calling you 'Judge of the Underworld', sounds edgy but cool. Plus you kinda saved our lives, it's the least can do."
"As a fellow lurker of the night and wielder of a mythological name it's only natural I'll help."
Slowly but surely many offer to help in various ways, some others instead offering more vocal reinforcement of my choice.
Pulling everyone back in Midnight steps beside me on the podium, "So much young and ferocious vigor~ As enjoying as this is to watch I do have a couple more people to give their names and to you, as I said before you can take this name and come back later to discuss it with me or Eraserhead, until then head back to your seat and -she leans into my ear, whispering softly- try washing yourself a bit more, I can smell all the girls on you, maybe next time take your lovely teacher into consideration a bit too~ maybe I should've asked to join you when we met last hm~?"
Stepping away I head back to my seat post-haste, walking with my head down I momentarily look at Setsuna who immediately takes notices my slightly red face, whether it's from blushing, being flushed, or something more is any bodies guess.
Taking a seat I place board down, now that's all that's left is to pick a hero to intern with.
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Doing my best with these flirts, I'm in fact not a smooth talker so it's hard to write one.
Thoughts on Setsuna's Hero Name? I dislike naming things without giving them meaning so I figured I'd go with a play on words and shit.
Anyway hope you enjoyed it's like 4:30 Am, I built 4 Magic The Gathering Decks and I've got to DM a DND session tomorrow so I'mma sleep now. If you're interested in my 'The (Mis)Fortunate' book I'll write a chapter here soon, I'm insanely invested in it and even have an ending, a main second protagonist, and several arc ideas. Just gotta create some capitals, organizations, and shit.
Just having trouble with naming as I'm picky with names, plz give ideas (JK)
New PFP Credit (AtSign)jadagumpert on TikTok, the character is Dark or Ceacilius (See-Suh-lis)
Question of the Chapter: Opinions on the controversy regarding the blue sky's and refusal to mute or lower the colors to a more greyed out tone? I think it's kinda dumb, I'm on the stance they should make the darker tone scenes more greyed out, they did it with some scenes in season 6 why not again?
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