"I'm free!!" Tendo cheers as you both leave the hospital. "Thanks for staying by my side so much." He teases lightly.

"I couldn't really relax knowing you were there." You respond sheepishly.

"Yeah I get that. Lets get some food." He smiles.

"I'm already ahead of you. Come on, we're meeting everyone at the park." You hum messaging Osamu.

"Huh?" He blinks in surprise before grinning and hugging you. "You're throwing me a party?? I love you! You're the best!" He chimes.

"Yeah. I'm about to start focusing on training so I don't know how often we'll be able to hang out." You smile.

"Oh? That whole dying thing bothering you?" He tilts his head.

"Actually... it's the fact that I killed two people without a second thought that's bothering me. I need to get stronger so I got more choices before that last irreversible one." You say.

"Mm... I know... You seem more like a hero everyday. And its... Kinda alluring." He comments with a smile, making you blush.

"What? I'm just being serious..." You put a hand over your face getting flustered.

"That's a great reaction." Tendo chuckles. "I missed you acting all cute."

"Shush. Don't tease me." You pout. He hugs you tighter at that, cuddling your cheek as you near the park.

"Tendo!" Everyone greets your best friend. He blinks in surprise before smiling, closing his eyes. He was touched by this greeting.

"Welcome back. You look like you're all good." Atsumu says.

"Yep! The doctors and ___ took great care of me." Tendo grins, cuddling your cheek.

"___'s sure good at that. Right Sakusa?" Atsumu smirks.

"That's right." Sakusa states. "It must have really bothered you that ___ wasn't paying you any mind again." He adds smugly as he moves away. Atsumu glares after him.

"Why the heck would it?" The blond snaps.

"Pfft! I missed these guys." Tendo snorts with a chuckle.

"They really are funny." You agree, smiling after Sakusa. "Come on, Osamu volunteered to make your favorite."

"I feel like we should start paying him." He comments.

"Right? Its better than the cooking we can get at the restaurants near us." You nod leading him over to where Osamu was putting out food.

"Tendo, grab you a plate if you're hungry. ___ said you didn't care for the hospital food." He greets.

"I will, thanks." Tendo says grabbing you a plate as well. "___ didn't like the food there either."

"Osamu usually saved leftovers for me." You assure.

"Seriously? Should just marry the guy now while you can." Tendo hums already digging in, making you and Osamu pause, both blushing lightly.

"Dammit Tendo..." You sigh as he starts to laugh at your expression.

"Sorry. Couldn't help myself." He chuckles as you sit beside him. "Ah... My bun..." He pouts as you take it from his plate.

"That's what you get." You hum.

"Fine... I'll just get Sakusa over here and we can chat about the good old- yay! My bun returned!" He smiles.

"Probably not even gonna eat it." You grumble. He just chuckles leaning his head on your shoulder. You smile a bit, looking up at the sky.

The welcome back party lasted for a good part of the day. Then your dormmates and you walk with the Kuri back to their Academy before returning to Raizu.

The next month or so is quiet, thankfully. You and the ones that had gone to Inari spend most of your free time training and going through courses solo. You weren't sure if you were evolving at all. The others were talking about new power moves and combinations, even Atsumu has started to use his fire quirk more. Osamu had picked up on it and discovered he also had a fire quirk, but his flames were blue. Bokuto has gotten really good at changing size and even started to incorporate it into battle. Sakusa's new toxic mixtures are making it harder to fight against him, he's always the first out of the courses. Oikawa's growth seemed stunted too, but you knew he wouldn't stay the same.

You pant, fingertips digging into the earth, particles dancing up from your right hand. "Why can't I do it? I did it then..." You grumble, glaring at the can you've been trying to burst without touching.

"You're trying too hard. What are you even stressing about?" Sakusa's voice makes you jump and look over. "Lift up your hand, you're making a hole in the lawn."

"Oops." You lift your hand and fall back on your butt, frowning to yourself. "... I'm getting left behind." You sigh.

"Your combat has gotten better though.. Or is this about your quirk?" He comes over and crouches nearby, peering at your hand.

"The quirk. You saw what I could do then... Now I can't even burst a can that's not even a foot away." You kick the can and fold your arms. "I keep getting headaches now so maybe I am trying too hard."

"Did you try returning to that state of mind? It worked for Atsumu." He says.

"I didn't have a mind in that state, Sakusa. I was moving on pure rage and instinct." You point out.

"Yeah. That would be a problem if you did that." He agrees standing up, and leaning over to peer at your face. "Come on. I won't let you miss dinner again." He breathes. You meet his gaze before puffing your cheek and looking away stubbornly. He sighs and slips on a glove before taking your chin between his fingers and makes you look up at him. "Don't make me use force."

"To think you'd go so far as to threaten me." You huff before smirking. "Could just say you want to have dinner with me."

"... I will not say that." His eyes narrow briefly. "But please, don't make me worry about you."

"Well, when you put it as sweet as that... I guess dinner sounds good." You hum getting up.

"Good. Osamu wont make that face now too." He comments heading inside.

"What face?"

"Not sure. Might've been a pout. Its weird so..."

"Say no more." You pat his back as you go in. "Samu!" You call making your way to the kitchen.

"That's a call I haven't heard in a bit." He comments looking over his shoulder at you and smiling. You go hug him from behind, peering at the food.

"Mmm looks good." You breathe.

"Glad you think so. Did you burst the can?" He asks.

"No... Sakusa told me to come eat." You grumble. "He said you were pouting last time."

"I don't get to see you much lately. We all share a room but we're all going to bed at different times... I miss you." He breathes lightly. "And Atsumu's worse about all of this."

"I'll be sure to go talk to him too... You're such a good brother." You kiss his cheek.

"I only said it because he's getting annoying." He scoffs, before looking at you, turning and giving you a hug. "Next time I'll come get you myself." He whispers before handing you a plate and smiling. "Enjoy."

"Thank you." You murmur before heading to the dining room. As you sit beside Sakusa, a familiar call sounds.

"___! I'm home!"

"In here Tendo." You call back, smiling a bit. He comes in cheerfully with a bag on his arm.

"I brought you a gift!" He says hugging you happily. "Oooh you're feeling firm." He squeezes your arms lightly."

"Hm? Think so? I was training a little bit ago." You murmur.

"Mhm... Its really nice." He peeks at your face, giving you a certain look that has been appearing a lot more often when he comes to visit. You look down feeling your cheeks heat up.

"Tendo..." You murmur. He chuckles and peers at Sakusa.

"Oh, even Sakusa is looking tougher too." He pokes at Sakusa's arm.

"Stop it." Sakusa sighs.

"You're getting tougher. Like a well cooked steak." Tendo hums.

"Don't compare me to food." Sakusa says.

"I've gotten bigger too. Tendo look." Bokuto says.

"You've got everyone beat there, that's for sure." Kuroo sighs as Bokuto flexes his arms with a grin.

"You're definitely more noticeable." Tendo chuckles.

"You look great Bokuto." You nod.

"Bokuto-San. Kuroo is stealing your food." Akaashi states.

"Huh? Aw Akaashi! Why didn't ya stop him!?"

"Mmm. This is good bro."

"Osamu!" Bokuto calls.

"Nope."

"Aww.."

"Here Bokuto. Osamu made too much for me." You slide your plate over to him, making him gasp and look at you touched.

"I love you." Bokuto breathes, making you chuckle and Tendo laugh.

"Aww he's so honest." Tendo comments. "Come on ___," He tugs your sleeve. You get up and head up to your room with him, going in and pausing, finding Atsumu asleep already. Tendo pauses too, before silently putting the bag on the ground and pulling out a fox hoodie. You gap at it in awe.

'Thats so cute!' You mouth.

'I know right!?'

' Is that mine?'

'Yes!'

'I love you.'

'I love you too. Put it on.' He passes it to you. You pull it on and he puts the hood up on you before gushing silently and pulling out his phone to take pictures of you. You do some poses, being a bit silly. He suddenly pauses and snorts after taking one, peering past you. You look over to find Atsumu watching with a raised eyebrow.

"... Hey... Did you sleep well?" You ask awkwardly.

"Oh. I'm awake now? Felt like I was having another weird dream." He comments. You look away at that and he chuckles. "Cute by the way."

"Right? I'll send you the pictures later." Tendo snickers.

"Thank you. I was going to ask." Atsumu stretches. He gets up and glances at you. "See ya. I'm going to eat." He says before going out.

"Still awkward huh?" Tendo hums.

"... Actually he stopped asking about the kiss two weeks ago. Osamu thinks it's just because none of us are really hanging out since everything happened." You frown rubbing your cheek. "I miss him too. But... I don't want to lose him again... Any of them for that matter. I need to get stronger before we face another villain that's too strong for us."

"And I'm not even improving like everyone else. I'm trying so hard, Tendo. What if I can't save anyone again? No one will come save me from that a second time." You tell him, shoulders drooping. "What if-" Tendo puts a finger to your lips.

"___. I know you. And you're not trying hard enough." He says, making you pause. "Because you're too aware of everyone else around you. You can't go all out because you're afraid."

"... That's it." You gasp and he smiles. "I gotta ask sensei! Tendo you're the best!"

"I know... See ya! Just wanted to give you that. I'll be back tomorrow though!" He chimes before heading out and closing the door. "It's not polite to eavesdrop Atsumu, but you understand now right?" Tendo hums as he passes the guy leaning next to the door.

"You're pretty keen of your surroundings, Tendo." Atsumu breathes, peering after him. "But I do understand a bit more now."

"Good. Keep watching over ___." Tendo waves his hand before going down the stairs.

"Progress." You breathe, grinning to yourself. They had given you a secluded course today. You were able to use more of your power. "I owe Tendo." You wipe your brow before heading out. You pause glancing over at the sun steadily setting. "It's that late already?" You frown hurrying to the locker room to change out of your suit and going to the dorms.

You and Atsumu reach the door at the same time, pausing. "Training late too huh?" Atsumu offers a smile.

"Yeah... You smell like smoke." You comment.

"Is it bad?" He opens the door for you.

"No, very manly actually, and kinda soothing." You smile.

"Really?" He chuckles, scratching his cheek as he follows you in.

"Hm? Hitoshi, Elinor? Something wrong? You look pale." You tell the couple.

"I swung by your old place to pick up mail and bring it here for them. But they saw one and got like that." Tendo says coming over and hugging you. He sniffs at Atsumu. "You smell nice man."

"Uh, thanks...." Atsumu rubs his neck sheepishly.

"Um... ___... This is..." Elinor shakily offers you an envelope.

"What?" You take it to see the sender and nearly drop it. "... Tendo..." You manage as he catches it. He touches your shoulder and looks it over.

"___... This is... From your mom..." He says, trying to hand it to you but you move your hands away feeling uneasy. He blinks and brings you closer to his side, carefully opening it. He pretends it before straightening. "She says sorry, she saw you on television and would like to meet in person... but lives in another country now, so sent you an airplane ticket and passport." He peers in the envelope and takes them out.

"That's... Sketchy...." Atsumu says.

"What will you do?" Sakusa asks you. You shift, blinking at the ticket and passport.

"I uh..." You swallow.

"Wait. Guys, no. This is weird." Atsumu insists.

"We don't know that for sure Tsumu..." Osamu says.

"But... ___, come on, another country?" Atsumu murmurs.

"I-I might not be happy about it... But it is your choice and we'll support it." Elinor tells you.

"Begrudgingly." Hitoshi breathes.

"... Thanks." You smile at them before looking at the ticket. "How long?" You ask Tendo.

"Says a week. Two way ticket." He says.

"A week with my mom..." You whisper.

"Bit long for closure. But I think it will help." Tendo leans on you.

"Okay. I'll go." You take the passport and ticket.

"Should start packing... That plane ticket is for tomorrow morning." Tendo points on the date on it.

"Oh. Right... Um..." You bounce slightly before hurrying upstairs.

"Wait! Ugh. Why are you guys so supportive!? This is a bad idea!" Atsumu tells them.

"Relax Atsumu, it feels overdue, actually." Hitoshi says. Atsumu looks around at all of them, frowning heavily.

"Tch... Yeah alright..." Atsumu grumbles going upstairs. He goes in the room as you scramble to pack. He frowns and sighs, going over to help. "Don't overpack. You'll probably find souvenirs to bring back for everyone." He says.

"Right you're right." You nod.

"And you can't stay up all night being excited." He says. "Drink some tea or something before bed."

"You turning into Sakusa now?" You tease.

"... I'm being supportive but if you want to fight we can do that too." He pushes you over.

"How are you going to say that while you push me?" You huff getting up and moving to push him back. He takes his fox form and evades easily, chirping in amusement when you fall to the floor again. "Oh that's it. Ima get you 'Tsumu!" You chuckle leaping after him. So it devolves into a game of tag.

Osamu comes in, blinking at you both, before smiling a bit and shaking his head and going over to finish packing for you.

"Gotcha!" Atsumu breathes, catching your waist and pulling you onto the bed. "I win." He chuckles as you try to get away.

"Never! Samu! Help me!" You thrust a finger into the air.

"Denied." Osamu chuckles.

"Oh ho! 'Denied' he says." Atsumu snickers hugging you. "All mine then."

"I did not say that." Osamu frowns. "Anyway you two need to chill, its time for bed. ___, your bag is packed."

"Alright." Atsumu releases you.

"Thanks Samu." You chuckle.

Like you could sleep. A few hours maybe? Then you were here, in the hallway looking out one of the large windows at the city, rubbing your hands together.

"You're really freaked out huh?" A voice makes you jump and look over as Kuroo sits beside you. "Listen. You don't have to stay a whole week. If you don't like it, just message one of us and we'll get you home in a flash." He winks. "So don't worry."

"Its not that... What do I say when I see her again? Will I be happy? Sad? I really hope I don't get angry." You worry.

"Dunno until you get there I'm afraid. But if you think it's going to be anger, call Tendo." He gives a thumbs up.

"Heh.. That'll definitely work..." You smile thoughtfully.

"Just because you're going to be in a far off place, doesn't mean we can't be there when you need us. You just gotta call us. And if you don't. We'll probably figure it out and try to find a way to ya." He places a hand on your head, bringing it to his shoulder.

"Thanks Kuroo." You smile a bit. "You always know what to do."

"Not always. We haven't talked much since Inari. Because I didn't know what to say. And at Inari, after you went down, everyone's panic and unease got to me. I just stood there, lost. Kenma had to hit me. And it wasn't as hard as I needed it to be." He admits, gazing out the window. "You can think of the same scenario so many times and still freeze when its matters most. All you can do to get out of it is think. 'I need to do THIS' Then everything will move again. It's all you can do."

You think it over a bit before hugging him. "Next time. We won't lose." You breathe.

"Nope. As much as everyone's been working... So go do what you gotta do. We will be here when you come back." He rubs your back.

"Thanks Kuroo." You murmur. Something fluffy wedges between you and you both look down at Tsumu.

"You know Atsumu, your fur pretty much glows kinda fiery now that your second quirk has shown itself." Kuroo comments, picking up the fox. "Osamu's fur looks kinda blue now too."

"Fire fox fur." You nod in amazement.

"Sounds cool. Is it warmer?" He passes the fox to you to cuddle.

"Mm feels warmer." You breathe. "So soft."

"Alright you two. Get back to bed." Kuroo says getting up.

"Mm he's so warm... Falling asleep." You hum.

"Uh oh." Kuroo chuckles, picking you up and taking you into your room, putting you beside Osamu before covering you up. "... Sleep well." He moves some hair from your face before going out. You smile, cuddling up to Atsumu and steadily drifting off.

"Alright. I'm ready." You breathe pulling the duffle bag strap over your shoulder. 'Kinda heavy. Osamu packed a lot...' You think.

"Don't forget to eat if you have time once you're at the airport." Osamu requests.

"You packed me snacks, remember? I'll be fine." You smile.

"Don't forget to put on your gloves and mask." Sakusa tells you.

"Right. No getting sick while I'm away." You nod.

"Don't forget to call me." Tendo chimes in, joining the group.

"Of course." You smile hugging him.

"We should leave now." Elinor tells you.

"Right.." You give a few hugs before starting out, pausing and looking about. "Atsumu?" You look to Osamu.

"I looked for him... I'll kick his ass when he turns up." Osamu frowns apologetically.

"That's okay... I'll miss you guys. Please stay safe." You nod.

"You too."

Your foster parents take you to the airport, and give you firm hugs before you head to your gate. You send out messages as you wait, munching on one of the snacks you had. Atsumu wasn't responding, making you frown.

"You look nervous." A hum sounds and you look to find a blond with piercings smiling at you. "If you want a hand to hold during takeoff, I'm your guy." He winks.

"Oh um... Thanks..." You say awkwardly.

"I'm Terushima, by the way. Lets get to know each other." He smiles.

"Um excuse me?" You look over to see a pretty brown haired girl as she tucks a lock of hair behind her ear. A guy with an intimidating aura stands behind her watching with narrow eyes. "Are you okay? She asks you, glancing at Terushima.

"Hm? Oh." You smile a bit at her concern. "I'm fine. Thank you."

"Oh, okay. Sorry. It's my first flight and I'm a bit nervous." She smiles.

"Mine too. I'm ___." You move closer to here, making the guy behind her scowl a bit.

"I'm Mika, this is Daishou." She tosses him a glance and he instantly softens.

"Nice to meet you both." You breathe relaxing a bit. Daishou blinks and pauses, leaning forward as you examines your face.

"Ah. I knew you were familiar. You're one of Kuroo's mates." He recognizes. "You were on the video when Raizu was attacked."

"Oh that's right!" Mila gasps. "Are you a hero trainee?"

"Yes. Next month I go to get the license." You nod.

"Oh right, that first year test is coming up. It's quite a hard one too." Daishou nods.

"It is? You never told me about it." She frowns at him.

"Ah well that's..." He stumbles as you might up.

"Senpai." You breathe, making him stiffen.

"No. I am not. As far as I'm concerned you're an opponent." He says.

"Don't be like that Daishou. Heroes are supposed to help each other." Mika tells him.

"... Right." He smiles.

"FLIGHT 433 IS NOW BOARDING."

"That's us." You and Mika say. She pauses and smiles at you.

"Sit with us." She says.

"Sure." You smile and Daishou sends you a frown. With that you all board together, you put your duffle bag above your seat, pausing at how warm it felt. Were you that nervous? Shrugging it off you sit next to the window, Mika sitting between you and Daishou.

The plane takes off with no trouble, you and Mika chat for the first hour before she drifts off, head falling against Daishou's shoulder.

"You two are really cute." You murmur as he glances at her.

"Heh..." He looks away sheepishly. He glances at you and pauses, as his eyes slide to the window. "Mika... I need you to wake up." He says, alarm rising in his voice. You freeze before looking out as a black and orange object appears, coming for the plane at an alarming rate. Mika jolts awake, looking out and tensing, grabbing yours and Daishou's hand.

"Brace for impact!" You call as a pink forcefield forms around you three and the rack above your seats just as the object collides with the plane.

"Hey Kenma. Can you help me? I cant find Tsumu." Osamu says, leaning over the back of the couch.

Kenma blinks at him before gasping. "Oh I forgot. He was in ___'s bag. Did he not come back yet?"

"... What?" He and Oikawa say together.

"I assumed he wanted a personal goodbye and that's why he was not it... Oh.." Kenma covers his mouth in realization.

"Nope. That's not Tsumu." Osamu sighs.

"What a stubborn fox..."