It was the following day. Closing in to the U.A's first of many Quirk Apprehension Tests. And everything seemed and well and good. And life was pretty good for Cyclone too. Nothing random happening, and his training was going well.

As Cyclone was slashing patches of grass with his Wind Slash projectile, he heard a loud yawn in his head which tossed all focus out the window. He looked around, no one there.

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Cyclone's P. O. V

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"What the... Hell?"

< Apologies. Just got woken up by your loud slashes. >

"Wait, you actually sleep? In my mind of all places?" I couldn't believe it.

< Yes, I do. What literature you have been reading? >

He also knows I read. My privacy is just so invaded at this point.

"Good ones." I politely said.

< With that misconception, I think you're doing a pretty bad job I'd say. >

'You motherfu-'

My frustration was also enough for me that my Wind Slash got more powerful and cut up a larger area. That was interesting. Good thing I caught that within my anger there.

< Alright, stop boosting your ego.>

"Don't yawn like that ever again. You took all my focus away. It's all ruined because of you, asshole." I complained.

< It just sounds like you're just whining at this point. Don't be loud in training when a person like me is sleeping. >

Wow, being narcissistic now you little... Damn. Being unbearable so early in the morning.

"I'm losing my cool here, don't be sassy like that with me ever again."

< Okay. Will do my thing. Still won't stop me from bothering you if I want to. >

"Then less of those please." I yawned in the process. And I checked my phone for what time it was. Fearing that I might be late for my class.

No response.

That's most probably a yes in my book. But I took a break and laid down on the grass.

Thinking about the last few days, it's been up and down, I suppose. One day I get tossed into a coma, next one it'll be the most mundane day of the week. Life is so inconsistent sometimes.

With the wind passing by me faster than usual, nothing for me to be bothered by, and with clear skies, I mustered courage to talk to Effect.

< What are you going to talk about? >

"What the..." I was speechless, I just can't hide anything from this guy.

"You probably know what I'm going to talk about anyway. Do you?"

< I haven't been hearing your stupid thoughts but I can only guess... Would you like to? >

"Oh, man. Please go on." I answered sarcastically.

< You were probably going to ask me who I am? >

"Goddammit. I thought you were going to be wrong for the first time."

< Ruining your privacy is not what I asked for being in this body of yours. >

Perfect segue.

"Speaking of that, how the heck did you get into my head, now talking to me?" I asked my true question all along. But honestly, he already guessed correct anyway.

< I'm afraid that's something I can't tell you right now. But I can tell you who I am. >

Weighing the options, it's a trade-off for sure, but I could start calling him names other than 'Effect' after this. So I obliged, wanting to hear who this spirit is.

< I am... The 1st Wind Phantom. >

"Wait... My father?" My eyes widened.

< No, you idiot. Your father probably left you. Couldn't care less about him. But anyway.>

After that massive mental hit to my psyche, I kept listening, so he gives me as much information as possible.

< You're the 2nd one. Currently doing whatever hero stuff you're doing. I still am trying to figuring out how I got to your body, but while I'm at it. You can be my protege. >

"What do you mean? You said you knew how you got here but now you're saying you don't know either? Are you hiding things from me?" I sternly asked 'Effect'. Nope, can't get enough of that name still. I still wanna use it.

< I may sound like a massive hypocrite right now. But it'll be best for later. Anyway, how is your teaching going? Are you cashing in yet? >

The answer Effect gave was just downright irritating so I just stood up and started to walk.

"I'm not even a month into my teaching shit yet. You already forgot what was in the contract." I said to keep him from pestering me about it.

I noticed that he never shut up about it since I got the job, would forcibly bring it up at weird times.

"Do you mind if I can call you annoying?"

< You're calling me with a degrading term but you resort to be polite about it? >

"What about it?"

< Hold on... My other voi- I mean, that room-mate I have is babbling shit again. I'll just shut it up.>

What did he say there? His talking speed just went nuts, and now I'm alone for now.

I took out my notepad and checked for any bounties I can start committing into. You can never have to much funds to spend.

Also, Nezu's proposal of getting an apprentice. I can't even start who would even be in my list. There's a lot of choices in 1-A, but also in 1-B. Lots of potential talent just waiting to be unlocked.

But I could start listing them now...

"Hm... Ibara Shiozaki... Monoma... And possibly, M-"

< Just back right now. What are you writing down now? >

"CAN YOU JUST STOP COMING OUT OF NOWHERE?!"

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< Come on now, how could I possibly forecast that I'll be talking to you before I actually do it? >

I was just savouring the taste of my great comfort food, rice balls. Just to ignore and cope with this spirit asshole.

< You're just acting like a stupid fucking child now. We're gonna have this type of disagreements more if you keep getting scared at every sentence I utter. God, your such a loner. >

"I was literally saying earlier in the day that you should lessen that and you didn't freaking listen. Now, tell me why I'm angry, again?"

Well, maybe I'm just taking this too personally...

< Am I doing something right...? >

"W-w-what? What does that have to do with our topic?"

< You are never like this to anyone else. Is that a sign that we're getting to know each other better? >

"It's because I never have anyone else to show this side to, smart-ass."

< Damn. No wonder you have no friends. >

Get this voice out of my head! Goddamn, this little bastard is so annoying.

As I eat my last onigiri, I started to shake my wrist. It was experiencing pain for some reason. I rested for 5 hours now since Effect spooked me from my training. Maybe that was the case?

Okay... I have a chance right here, to calm this down, and talk like adults.

"Hey, Effect. Can I ask you about a thing that has been... Bothering me for quite a bit."

< Alright. Go at it. >

"I talked to my mother earlier about me passing out, and I know you weren't awake at that time so I'll say this."

Gathered some courage...

"Effect, you probably know how powerful I am. And I do as well. But I'm still so young compared to everyone else. So my mother keeps reminding me that don't get influenced, be your own person."

< Okay. Where's the question there? >

"How does... One do that? With kids idolizing so many heroes nowadays, I also feel myself wanting to accomplish what they have done, but that's influencing, right?"

< Wow. You're keen, and very self-aware. That's a sign that you're not what your age tells you to be, that's for sure. >

I get that first part, the 2nd one? Not quite sure...

< Getting influenced is not a bad thing. But when this idealistic goals become unrealistic, you don't become nor achieve anything. Setting the bar high is a sure way to pull yourself down, and become something you don't want to be. >

I sat down, with a view of the ocean and the luxury cruises that are passing by. The wind feeling a bit more weaker...

"Then what is it then?"

< I'd say, listen to your Mother... I can't be as trustworthy as her. Plus, besides, you're the only 'Wind Phantom' that exists now. No All Might or Endeavor can do what you do. And that's really the only thing you need. A distinction. No need to be like them, instead, think about doing things, that people may want to be like you. A hero. >

"My brand is currently a bad one, Effect. It'll take a lot to turn that around. I expect near-death experiences, tough injuries, and... I'm... Pretty not psyched to be going through all of that for a favorable public perception..." I tell him for the first time that my hero brand is very polarizing.

< I would be too, Cyclone. But you can always start at any time. When you feel ready to face them all. >

"Also, you said you can't be trustworthy as my own mother... You're very much right. But I think you can change that. Wouldn't you think?"

< You want me to prove myself to you? Sure, then. I'm down. >

"A partnership, then?"

< Call it whatever you want, as the 1st Wind Phantom, I have a obligation to try and help you. So you don't embarrass that title. That title was given to me, I lived to it, now you do it. >

"How could you be the 1st Wind Phantom, and yet you're not related to me by blood?"

< Listen, here. Like I told you before, You're gonna figure it out sooner, or later. Disclosing it now won't help your current one. We still don't trust each other yet, after all. >

This partnership is going is already doing not its job. Annoying, but I'll take that for now. Hope my patience can last though.

And there is so much questions still I have to ask him... But it's almost night-time... I have to get back to the school.

I throw out my dagger far away, teleported to it, and started running back to U.A. With the wind feeling a bit better from earlier.

"Effect... There's an school event that's coming up soon, you think there's something bad happening soon also?" I tried predicting without using my 'eye'. Still haven't decided anything yet.

< Will depend. But if the Villains haven't been showing up for a while, this one, they could be. So stay ready. I'll be helping you in any way I can. >

You know what... I guess I could let this guy stay in my head... What can I really do at this point?

Untrustworthy, right now, but could easily change later, and hiding things from me when I tried my best to be the opposite. Irritating. But I'll get through it.

I trust myself enough.

A-kun: Yo.

Word Count: 1904 Words.

1:31 AM
23/05/2021