Chapter 16 : A Babysitter?!?

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I had a moment where I lost a lot of progress.

Let's all have a moment of silence for that one comment that contained about two pages of spoilers about Koto's first day at UA, that got wiped when I rotated my phone. I was going to send it my loyal follower. Mark.

Forgive me.

ANYWAYS! This one chapter is going to rock!

Not like beating up All Might rock. More like making more friends. Yes. It's another hero.

Hint #1 : It's a girl.

Hint #2 : It's someone who is well liked by the fan base.

Hint #3 : The original title idea for this chapter was "PLEASE DON'T

KI** ME!"

** = two identical mystery letters.

Hint #4 : Their hero name starts with an M.

Also...please...comment...

Let's Dive In!

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Koto was walking home. Kidding. He was running! He just finished his fight with 'Uncle Grant's. It was awesome!

Koto had tried attacking head on using the gotta go fast sonic meme, but Grant sidestepped and tripped him. Koto used the momentum to roll and do the other sonic meme. Green Hills Zone music played, which Grant thought was funny.

After that, Koto threw everything at Grant. Smashing the ground and making craters. Incinerate. Fusroda. Spider webs. He even did the one where you can teleport behind someone. Grant saw it all coming. Freaking mind reader. Not to mention, he definitely had to have some sort of enhancement. No one could be that strong or fast. It was kinda like fighting All Might all over again, but the weaker version from the future. It was freaking AWESOME! Koto used a heavy attack that shattered the ground in the surrounding area, which launched huge boulders in the air. Then Koto flew up to do another Incinerate, but Grant freaking jumped up the scattered debris like a freaking ninja! Then Koto got his boot to the face, so he summoned the clones.

They couldn't use his quirk, but the nanotech was also clones, letting them have all the fighting ability, reflexes, and physical strength and speed of the original. That seemed to do the trick. It was so cool. Like watching Doomguy in action but in real life. Man. Those clones swarmed him. It was kinda funny. Made Koto want to start playing heavy metal in the background.

And when Grant wasn't looking, Koto wound up for the shot. A Saitama Death Fake Punch. Gave Grant a new hairstyle, but disintegrated the clones. Grant really got into it after that.

SHEESH. He even broke a couple of Koto's ribs. Koto yelled "TACTICAL NUKE! INCOMING" in return.

HA! Got you, boiiiiiiii!

The Nuke was actually a distraction. It was a smokescreen for a Kamehameha. Right before Koto was about to launch it, Grant called a time out.

Freakin cheater.

And that had concluded their fight. Grant took him back to the city and promised to have a longer match next time. Koto couldn't wait. He has to get even more creative next time. If only his clones could use his quirk.

Koto reached home and opened the door. The lights were off. He flicked them on. Ms. Joke was sitting at the dining room table.

And she was not happy.

She was even on one of those rotating chairs, too. She slowly spun the chair to face Koto. With her legs crossed, eyes closed, a smile on her face, and she was putting an alarm clock like it was her pet.

Ms. Joke : "So...why are you home this late..."

Koto :

Koto slowly closed the door as his mind races to think of a plausible excuse.

Ms Joke : "I was worried...you have been missing for hours...I was afraid you had been kidnapped..."

Koto :

Ms. Joke opened her eyes.

Ms. Joke : "I called the police...people have been looking for you...even some heroes, too..."

Koto :

Koto : "I'm sorry! I can explain!"

Was it his imagination, or was her hair starting to float as her eyes gleamed red? Did the shadows become darker?

Ms. Joke : "You better..."

Koto stumbled over his words. He couldn't think straight.

Koto : "I...um...I made a...friend..."

Ms. Joke : "Did you, now? And who is this 'friend'?"

Koto was panicking. He didn't want anyone to know that he made friends with someone who looked like a mob boss. He wouldn't get a chance to fight Grant again. He would be lucky if Ms. Joke just put a restraining order on him.

Suddenly, Koto had the solution to his problem. Yes. She fit perfectly.

Koto used his nanotech to increase the blood flow to his face. His whole face felt like it was on fire as it burned red.

Now, for the acting.

Koto fidgeted, looking down at the floor, not looking at Ms. Joke in the eyes.

Now, the execution.

Koto mumbled. Ms. Joke leaned in closer.

Ms. Joke : "I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that. What was it that took you so long?"

Koto's head was steaming now.

Koto : "It was...um............

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...a girl."

The steam greatly increased.

Ms. Joke just stared blankly at him for a few moments, processing what he just said.

Ms. Joke : "What girl?"

Koto : "...from school..."

Ms. Joke : "A classmate?"

Koto nodded vigorously.

Ms. Joke stood back. She put a hand on her chin. Slowly, she slid her hand to cover her mouth. Her shoulders started to shake.

Ms. Joke : "Pfffhahahahahahaha!"

It worked!

Koto : "Stop laughing! It's not funny! I'm being serious!"

But that made her laugh even harder. She doubled over. Tears were coming down the corners of her eyes.

Ms. Joke : "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Did you go on a date or something? HAHAHAHA!"

Koto was glad that he fooled her, but he did not like being made fun of. Especially like this. His voiced went very shrill.

Koto : "Noooo! No! It's not like that! She's! No! She's just a girl- I mean, she's just a friend!!!! A friend!!!!!!!!!!!"

Ms. Joke : "Is she your 'girl' friend? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

Koto : "NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!"

Ms. Joke was literally rolling on the floor now. She was laughing her head off. A few times it looked like she was calming down, only for her to start laughing even harder. Finally she stopped. Mostly. She wiped the tears from her eyes as she chuckled.

Ms. Joke : "Well, haha, I'm glad you're safe. Hahaha. Oh man. I haven't laughed like that in a long time. Don't, haha, scare me like that again."

Koto : "I'm sorry."

Koto hugged her. She hugged back. For a moment, Koto wondered if Ms. Jokes tears were ones of mirth, or relief. Perhaps a mixture. When they parted, Ms. Joke put her hands on his shoulders.

Ms. Joke : "I have an overnight patrol. So I got you a babysitter."

Koto :

Koto : "What?!? Who?!?"

Ms. Joke laughed again.

Ms. Joke : "Just a friend. Haha!"

*Ding Dong*

Ms. Joke got up and went to the door. She peeked, then opened it. She grinned in a wide smile.

Ms. Joke : "Hi! Thanks for coming! Haha!"

??? : "No problem! Besides, I had to just come over to see for myself when you said you adopted a kid. It's tough, being a hero and a mother."

Wait! Koto recognized that voice!

Ms. Joke : "Hahaha! I didn't adopt him, it's just a guardianship, hahaha! But, yeah. He kinda feels like family. Watch out! He'll grow on ya! And besides! He's ultra hilarious! Hahahaha!"

The other person laughed. Koto heard their steps as they let themselves in. Koto already figured out who it was, but the possible danger never really clicked until they came into view.

It was a woman. She was wearing jeans shorts and a black tank top. She had a bag slung over her shoulders along with her cascading long pearly white hair. Her muscles spoke like a powerful undercurrent of her might and ferocity. But most noticeable were her two white rabbits ears sticking straight up from the sides of her head.

Rumi. Aka, Mirko. Japan's number one female hero.

Why couldn't the universe give Koto a break! He felt like he was dodging bullets all day, and now this?!?

Rumi's eyes glanced towards Koto, flashing in recognition, but her face did not betray her emotions. She planned this.

Why? Wait! What if she knows?!? Does she know? Why else would the top female hero of Japan be interested in babysitting? Did Nezu tell her? No. He probably wouldn't do that. Yeah, tell the most battle junkie of all heroes that the victim was the real villain that kidnapped, and maybe was trying to kill, All Might and he has a dangerous quirk and can escape at a moment's notice. Nezu's too smart for that.

But what if she figured it out. What if she figured it out!?! She has super rabbit senses for crying out loud! What if she can smell him lying, or hear his heart beat?!?

She likely has her own agenda. What was she there for? To interrogate him?! Freakin' can sniff out secrets like they're carrots! Or maybe she already figured it out that he was secretly Spoiler, and wanted to finish the job?!? This was not good. He had to get away from her. Somehow.

Koto barely noticed when Ms. Joke left. He barely felt the final hug she gave him. He just stared unblinkingly at Rumi. In his mind, Rumi was not there as Rumi. She was there as Mirko. That much he figured out.

Koto felt like he was going to lose everything all over again.

Ms. Joke left with a goodbye and a laugh. After which, Mirko turned to face Koto. Mirko stared at Koto, meeting his eyes. She could see the fear in them. And his pupils. They were like black holes, absorbing every detail about the threat in front of them to process and ensure survival. She's seen that gaze before, like that of a cornered animal. She spoke first.

Mirko : "Hey."

No response.

Mirko sighed and put down her bags.

Mirko : "So...how ya doing?"

Still no response. Mirko noticed a slight tremor in Koto's body. As if every fiber in his body was coiled, ready to spring at full force. So much tension. She had to figure out a way to calm him down.

Mirko : "Listen, I-"

Koto flung himself backwards with such a speed that he flew across the room, towards a window. Mirko's body moved before she knew it. In less than half a second, she had grabbed Koto's foot and had pulled him towards her. She locked his arms beneath hers and hugged him with her arms and legs so he wouldn't escape. He wriggled furiously, trying desperately to escape her vice-like grip.

For once in a very long time, Koto felt powerless. Like that time he lost his relationship with Jin. Like when he lost his parents. He didn't want to go through anything like that again this soon. Not the friendships he gained, nor the family. Not Ms. Joke, Toga, or that Grant guy.

He cried.

Mirko was pissed. Pissed at herself for letting this happen. She was trying so hard not to trigger any lingering trauma the boy might have sustained from...the hell that that villain put him through. All she wanted was to make sure the boy was ok for herself. She was lucky she was high school friends with Emi, before she dropped out. She found out that Emi was taking care of the boy she helped rescue, and wanted to check up on him. Covering for Emi so she could do her patrol shift was perfect. She could babysit him.

And now she had him, caged in like an terrified animal. Stupid. Stupid, stupid, STUPID!

Koto : "Please, *hic*, please don't hurt me! *hic* Not again, please not again! *hic* Please don't take me away! Please no more!*hic,wah*"

Mirko's heart nearly broke when she heard that. In an instant she had Koto spun around, embracing him in a giant hug. Koto continued to cry. She began petting his head, running her hand through his white hair. She never thought someone this young could have such a PTSD. If she ever found those villains that did this to him...

Rumi : "It's alright. I'm not going to hurt you. No one is. You're safe. No one is going to take you anywhere."

Koto started calming down. He sniffed.

Koto : "Y-You're not? *sniff*"

Rumi shook her head and smiled softly. She wiped a tear from his eye with her thumb.

Rumi : "No. And if anyone else tries, I'll kick their *BLEEP*!"

Koto stared at her for a moment, then he laughed. It was at this moment he realized that she doesn't know that he was the villain she fought. Still, though. Her outspoken support was comforting.

He wiped his face with his forearm. Rumi picked him up as she stood.

Rumi : "What's your name?"

Koto : "Koto."

Rumi : "Is that your first or last name?"

Koto : "First."

Rumi : "Well then, you can just call me Rumi. Hey Koto, is there anything you like to do for fun around here? Aunty J told me you luuuuuuv taking baths."

Koto's expression turned to that of horror.

Koto : "Nooooooooooooooo!!!! I can take them by myself!!!!"

Rumi : "Haha! Just kidding! Man, you are a funny bun."

Koto : "I'ma what?"

Rumi smiled.

Rumi : "A funny bunny."

Koto : "Oh. Thanks. And you are a...are a..."

Koto thought for a moment.

Koto : "I don't what you are."

Rumi laughed again.

Rumi : "Haha! I'm sure you'll think of something."

Koto actually had a name for her. But he didn't want to say it to her face.

The Killer Rabbit.

Rumi : "So...what do you do for fun?"

Koto smiled. He has an idea.

Koto : "Promise not to tell?"

Rumi smirked, showing her canines.

Rumi : "Maybe. Is it that fun?"

Koto's eyes suddenly gleamed.

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Rumi : "WHAT THE H*LL, KOTO!?! I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS A BOARD GAME!!?!!!?!!"

*BOOM!!!*

Rumi had Koto on her back and was running from mercenaries on motorcycles through the jungle, using her powerful legs to zigzag around trees. Koto was cackling madly.

He used his quirk.

Koto : "Welcome to Jumanji!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"

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[CEO Grant's Office]

Grant was in his office. The orange and purple beams of leftover sunlight poured in through the tall floor-to-ceiling windows of his office. He just finished signing a stack of paperwork. He was tired and wanted to go home. He was done for the day.

Or so he thought.

The doors to his office opened, and a thin man walked in with a tower of paperwork so high it obscured his face. He plopped the whole thing in front of Grant.

Grant groaned.

Grant : "I see that you're back, but it seems I have to remind you that a secretary is supposed to take care of stuff like...this."

Secretary : "I already filled out the necessary field for you. I just need you to review them into piles. One for the greenlight, one for further assessment, and the other for the bin."

Grant : "Ha. I'll just put them all in the bin."

Secretary : "Further assessment it is."

Grant : "Fine. I'll just have to get to it tomorrow."

The secretary smirked.

Secretary : "Yes, it seems that you have used half of your work day having a bit of fun. Or so I hear. I never thought you would stop so low to have a child kidnapped, then beaten by your own hand."

Grant gave a hearty laugh.

Grant : "Hahaha! That's the rumor going around, isn't it? Naw. It was just a little misunderstanding. Told some of the new guys to bring me the kid. I guess they were too eager to please. As for me beating him, it was actually a light spar."

The secretary raised an eyebrow.

Secretary : "A "light spar"? I didn't know you were capable of such things. If I recall, the last "light spar" ended with a trainer in the hospital. And you sparred with a child? And quite young too, I hear. I suppose they had a strong quirk?"

Now it was Grant's turn to smirk. He stood up and stretched with his hand on his back.

Grant : "Yeah. But even if he didn't use it, I bet that he still would have been able to keep up. From what I can tell, he trains his body extensively. His reflexes were ok, but he had loads of tricks up his sleeve. It was pretty fun. Give him a few more years, and he might be able to surpass even me."

The secretary was silent, deep in thought as he watched Grant walk around his desk to turn and look at the distant cityscape as the remaining vibrant pink rays of sun faded from purple to black. Grant let out a big sigh.

Secretary : "Are you going to make him your project?"

Grant cleaned an ear with a pinky.

Grant : "Eh...we'll see."

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...Do you think he is the one?"

Grant said nothing. He just stared out the window. In the distance, he saw a figure using a quirk to leap into the air and over buildings.

Grant turned around and looked at the secretary. He smirked.

Grant : "Why not. Yeah, he's the one."

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Aaaaaaand that concludes this chapter!

Am I throwing to many plot twists at you?

You had enough? Or are you thirsty for more?

Tell me what you think, and ask me questions. I'll try to have Spoiler assassinated before he tells you anything.

Goodnight!