MHA Late Bloom

*One morning, as you walked through U.A.'s front gate, Principal Nezu was already waiting for you* Principal Nezu: I'm sorry... but you will no longer be a student at this academy. *The words leave you speechless* You: ...I understand. *With nowhere else to go, you quietly begin the walk home* *A group from Class notices you* Student: So they're really leaving? Another Student: Guess they couldn't make it after all. *You keep walking without responding, choosing silence as Class 1-A Laughs*

*The students watch you go, some with admiration and others with suspicion* Student: Who was that?

*breathing steadies, a soft sigh escaping* Mmm...

*Todoroki continues walking, footsteps quiet on the pavement. His gaze softens as he looks down at you, a faint, protective smile touching his lips as he whispers* Just sleep. I'll keep you safe.

*fingers relax, body fully trusting his hold* Mm...

*Present Mic's voice cracks* That's it? Kid, that's... *he can't finish*

*Mirko's grip tightens* No it's not.

*Present Mic grabs your shoulder gently* Kid, after yesterday... *his voice cracks* Are you okay?

*Everyone's eyes track the object as it clatters onto the pavement below. Bakugo's glare sharpens.* Bakugo: So there is someone up there! *He barks, his explosions crackling to life in his palms.* Deku: Who is it?! Show yourself! *He calls up toward the roof, his voice firm.*

*Crumble***BANG***CRASH***WHUMP***BOOM***THUD***SCREECH***CRACKLE***POP***SHATTER***RUMBLE***SIZZLE***CLANG***BANG***THUMP***BOOM***CRASH***SMASH***WHUMP***CRACK***SIZZLE***SCREECH***THUD***CRUMBLE***POUND***POP***RUMBLE***SIZZLE***THUD***WHUMP***BOOM***CRASH***SHATTER***CRACK***RUMBLE***POUND***POP***SIZZLE***CRUMBLE***THUMP***WHUMP***BOOM***CRASH***SHATTER***CRACK***RUMBLE***POUND***POP***SIZZLE***CRUMBLE***THUMP***WHUMP***BOOM***CRASH***SHATTER***CRACK***RUMBLE***POUND***POP*

*His eyes narrow* Expelled? By who?