The red-haired boy finished adjusting his backpack with a few belongings, suitcase with hero uniform on hand and was about to exit, when he was called:
“Oh, Kirishima. Going for that big Team Up Mission?”
“Oh, hey, Mina. Yes, the bus is already here.”
“Can I ask you a favor?” Asked the pink girl.
“You all know what happened in Honshu Island.” Selkie pressed a button on the computer and the map on the screen changed to a photo “A WWII naval mine was washed ashore in one of of it’s beaches” another map “Now, we believe the wreckage of the spy ship Stingray Bay is releasing it’s explosive cargo after all those years. Mostly must be useless by now, but one never know.”
Several pairs of young eyes were glued on the huge sea lion in front of them.
“Let me brief you: Froppy from UA will work with me underwater. Uravity from UA and Gale Force from Shiketsu will help transport the mines. Mei Hatsume from UA support and Gearsoul from Ketsubutsu will deactivate the weapon. Red Riot and Deku work on protecting them.”
Several nods from the kids.
“We’ll have optimal conditions tomorrow from 0600 forward. We’ll set sail 0500. Until there, enjoy the hospitality of the Oki Mariner base and crew” and, opening a large smile “And it’s cute captain.”
Some students cough. Other looked away. Obviously, not the reaction Selkie expected:
“Any doubt, talk to Sirius. Dinner will be served shortly.”
With that, he let the excited kids to themselves. Kirishima saw his opportunity, called Midoryia
“Sure, Kirishima, want to plan our work tomorrow?”
Kirishima rubbed the back of his neck.
“I don’t know, Mina. I mean, if any of them is manly enough to admit...”
“They just need a push, Kiri.”
He waited for a bit, hoping to hear a signal from the bus, anything to take him out of that situation.
“I am not really good at these matters...”
Mina Ashido was merciless.
“Kirishima. Dating who you are dating? I’d say you’re the expert from 1-A.”
He sighed. He now was sure he shouldn’t have mentioned it to her.
Midoryia found the private corner Kirishima asked for.
“You know, man... Just another person knows that, and we prefer it that way for now, but i must tell you... Me and Bakugou, we... we’re together.”
“Sure, you’re next door neighbors at UA.”
“No, together, together. A thing. Seeing each other. You know.”
“That’s unexpected. I never imagined Bakugou dating another... well, another living thing, to tell the truth, I am not bad mouthing him, but I guess it makes sense if it’s you, since you developed a connection with Kacchan I can see but don’t fully understand it’s development, but you kind of clicked right away during the Sports Festival and, thinking about it, it was pretty much a love declaration you sad back in the hospital, were you already an item back there? I’d say yes, since you were the one who convinced him to go to the swimming pool and...”
The green-haired boy mumbled an excuse.
“He does not want people to know yet, ok? Just nod. Good. Now…”
Uraraka barely registered the instructions, as the Oki Mariner rushed to the wreckage place, the reinforced platform with Deku and the others getting smaller with the distance. Platform with Deku, Mei Hatsume and the others. Sure, she tried to rationalize, some time ago she chose not to act about her crush, in pursue of being the best heroine she could be. And she was sure Deku felt the same. But how about Mei? She has no concept of personal space… well, no concept of anything aside her “babies”, well, at least that’s what Uraraka fought to believe. And Sirius? She was not that older than themselves, and Deku already was making a name on the hero scene, plus, he is kind of…
Uraraka almost jumped out of her skin, realizing Gale Force was talking to her and offering his trademarked Shiketsu cap “Did you hear me? I asked if you want this for protection, the sun at this time and place gets very hot. My winds can refresh me.”
She blushed and accepted the headgear. Gale raised an eyebrow, but chose not to say a thing. He learned his lesson about trusting UA folks.
Back at the platform, Midoryia was thinking about what Kirishima said, about the value of being true to one heart. If Bakugou, who was as focused as him into be the best hero could find time for romance… no, what he was thinking? First, there’s no girl who could like him that way. Second, he was too shy to ask anyone. At any rate, the first mine is coming, time to focus and forget Kirishima’s talk about the manliness of accepting the feelings inside.
“Some fish get sick of eating TNT” Gearsoul said, touching the device and using his quirk. Opening it, Mei and him confirmed the mine was almost an empty shell at this point. Deku sighed in relief. A good start of the mission.
Some were still active, sure, but nothing the two mechanical experts could not handle. Until…
“Uh-oh, this one was different when it was working. Smart spies.” Said Gearsoul. Mei opened it and found a tangle of wires.
“Primitive location device?” To with the other nodded.
“What does that mean?” asked Kirishima.
“This would detonate if it’s too far from the others. A way to assure the enemies don’t try and break the mine cluster.” Said Mei.
“But, like most, it’s dead for decades.”
“So… there’s a chance of others like that being active?” the other three looked at Deku, suddenly worried. Mei rushed to the radio, to warn the Oki Mariner crew.
“They say it’s no use. Captain Selkie is too far underwater for the radio to work.”
“They will keep bringing mines to the surface until… Mei! Gearsoul! I need a propulsion, quick!”
The techies quickly mounted together a primitive cannon with remains of mines and Kirishima to hold everything together.
“Well, it works on circus, Midoryia.” Said Mei as Deku entered the cannon mouth.
“No time to second guess. Fire.”
“Unbreakable!” shouted Kirishima as deafening noise and smoke covered the platform, and something green and red was shout of the mouth.
This was not ignored by the Oki Mariner. Uraraka stopped with a mine midair, as the powerful blur approached.
“One for all… shoot style! Smaaash!” Deku’s powerful kick launched the mine far away, just to watch it explode.
Gale Force’s winds protected everybody, but Deku and Uraraka hugged each other for protection. As they noticed the danger was no longer present, they turned beat red.
“Are they all right?” Kirishima asked, as Mei used her long-distance vision quirk.
“As I can see… they are fine” she smirked, noticing they kept the embrace for a long time. “More than fine, actually.”
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