"Okay so let me get this straight!" Chase bounced around all excited, "Since the big attacks that've been happening on us students, we have to move into DORMS, now!?"

Jameson nodded furiously and Chase practically squealed bumping fists with his mute brother, "RAD!!!"

"Yeah, apparently, we'll be split up into different buildings dependent on class." Marvin brought up, "For instance, class 1-A will have their own building as well as 1-B and us"

Jackie sighed heavily, "We'll be missing . . . a classmate, though, when it happens"

Henrik nodded slowly, "Yes . . . but is it also a blessing, is it not?"

"Of course it is!" Sean walked in on them talking in their living room, "Look, guys, I know it's gonna be a big change but this will be good for Mayura! Not only will she be closer to being a better hero under Mr. Aizawa but she'll be able to control her power even better, too! . . . . I would never have been able to provide that sort of help for her to get stronger, I admit that"

Yes, after the incident between Mayura and Anti and the 'lightshow', it raised quite a few heads at what kind of power she actually possessed. So in turn, she too, was interrogated.

Not so much, however, since they already had her 'marked' so to say, since her parents deaths. It was Eraser head back then, after all, who had been able to stop her quirk from harming or killing anyone else in the area.

Since then, she had been in Sean's care to watch over somewhat, a UA teacher. Not that he had to do much watching over her. After her parents dying, it left her with severe trauma and she never wanted to use hardly any of her power ever again.

But now . . .

With possible villains having seen that power of hers in action and her getting kidnapped along with Bakugou, she was just as much of a target. A target who had to better protect themselves. And that meant joining the ranks of class 1-A under the pro guidance of Eraser head himself.

However . . . the Septics were less than thrilled with this development. Not only did their newly found alive brother had to be separated from them for a while, but now Mayura was being taken from them!

"It's alright" Jackie shrugged, "We'll still see her in school! It's not like she's leaving across the world or something!"

"Yeah, you're right!" Chase blubbered still though, "And . . and we can still sneak into her dorm, right!?"

"N-no" Henrik glared at him, "That's trespassing . . . and quite odd if you say 'sneak' like that"

'Still sucks' Jameson signed, 'When will we get to see Anti freely again?'

"It's only been a couple weeks" Jackie snuffed, "Gotta say, though, I bet to Mayura, it feels way longer. She's just waiting for the good word, constantly pestering the Principal even about it all"

"She's got guts" Chase snickered, "I'd never annoy Nezu! That guy creeps me out!"

Jackie sighed heavily but nodded absentmindedly, "Hm . . . hopefully soon we'll all be together again . . . that is . . . if Anti isn't still brainwashed"

Mayura didn't know what to think, really. She knew they had to make extra sure Anti wasn't tagged or still brainwashed but she couldn't help but feel worried and anxious for him. It had been seven freaking years since she had last seen him and she thought he was DEAD. Now he's alive and she can't even catch up with him or talk or anything!

As soon as their talk at the hospital had ended, they all made the deal that Anti would tell them everything they knew about the league and he had to be contained while explaining which he agreed to.

But also, that wasn't the end to agreements. Mayura had to also agree to join class 1-A, which was a huge step forward for her.

But one thing was clawing at her mind.

Did she still even WANT to be a hero?

Now that Anti was alive, she didn't have to carry on the torch for them both.

However . . she knew Anti would be disappointed in her if she didn't use her power to help and save others like a person with her capabilities should.

And now she was in the newly made dorms with class 1-A still worrying about Anti as if he were being tortured or something. At least .. . she hoped that wasn't actually the case.

She could still feel his arms around her. Holding her. Comforting her.

'Listen, May' he had whispered to her, 'I know we just met each other again . . . but we gotta do as they say, okay? It's not forever, remember? We'll see each other again very soon. Now go train your hardest, alright?'

'Anti would be so disappointed in me' she swallowed, 'I haven't trained hardly at all since then. Too anxious and distracted, I guess'

Looking out the window in the hall outside her bedroom this night, she could just stare out at the school where he was being held . . somewhere. She wasn't sure but it was the safest place for him. They didn't want to put him in prison for now since All for One was there, too. It might give him access to brainwash him again.

'That being said, though' she thought, 'There hasn't been a clue as to where he could be. Does UA have a dungeon?'

"Hey Mayura!"

She suddenly flinched, looking up at the source only to see Kirishima.

"Hey, sorry about that!" he laughed it off, "But the me and the others were just wondering . . . you wanna hang out with us tonight? We're gonna play some games and stuff?"

"Oh . . . uh . . ."

A part of her couldn't imagine Bakugou actually playing games but she was curious. That and she grew to realize, she hadn't actually spent any time around these guys.

"Sure. I'd love to!"

It might help distract her thoughts from Anti, too. She felt guilty for it but it might just be the best thing for her.

"Cool! Come on! We're setting up now!" he leaned over to pull her up and practically dragged her along into the commons where everyone was waiting.

Midoriya waved excitedly, "Mayura! Glad you could join us!"

"We saved you a seat over here!" Uraraka offered for her to come with her and the other girls.

"You missed the room decorating contest!" Mina whined, "But that's okay! We all know you've been pining for your boyfriend all this time"

Mayura went red fast, "W- . . . that's no . . . I! Anti's not my boyfriend!"

Everyone else seemed just as nervous as her at Mina's bluntness.

"Oh" Momo wondered out loud, "Hm . . . is it more of a brother-like relationship, then?"

"I uh . . . I don't know. I mean, it's hard to-"

Aoyama giggled, "No, her blush says WAY more than family . . . she's in love!"

"Guys, I-"

Mina could barely contain her excitement.

"ALRIGHT, PIPE THE FUCK DOWN YOU CREEPS!" Bakugou shut them all up, "Doesn't fucking matter! Now we playing this stupid game or what? I was promised I could kick Deku's ass at something!"

Midoriya looked hurt but stayed silent. It was normal between these two she's discovered.

"Oh that's right!" Denki grinned slyly, "Bakugou was WITH her when the league of villains had them! We don't even know what the guy looks like! Bakugou! Tell us!"

Bakugou snarled, "What the hell? Why the hell should I? That kind of shit isn't important!"

Asui made her voice heard, "My guess is that since the Septic brothers all look eerily similar . . that this Anti would look just AS similar. Just a theory, though"

"And a brilliant one!" Iida clapped, "Excellent hypothesis!"

"I mean . . ." Mayura couldn't hardly keep up with all of them but she tried her best, "I guess . . yeah . . . but Anti's different!"

"Of course he is!~" Mina winked.

Mayura shook her head, "No, really. Anti has green eyes and he's always had a weird birthmark along his throat. Not to mention his canine teeth are just a hint sharper and he's just a little shorter than Jackie and the others but taller than Jameson."

"Wow" Momo looked impressed, "You've really got your intel, haven't you?"

Mayura blushed red, "I uh . . .I mean-"

"I wished a girl would look at ME that deep" Mineta sleazed before getting half-assed suffocated by a pillow.

"Anyway-" Sero cleared his throat, "I'm actually kind of interested in your quirk, Mayura. How'd it freak out like that? The teachers won't tell us anything that happened that night between you and that Anti guy"

She looked away, getting uncomfortable, "It's just . . . I can't control my quirk very well. . . . it's hurt people . . . but I just had a gut instinct that Anti would save me . .. stop me"

"Well that's fucking stupid" Bakugou snorted, "Shouldn't rely on others to save you. It's bullshit. You're taking the hero course for a reason, right?"

"Yes . . . but I had to save HIM . . . and that was the only thing I could think of to make him snap out of it"

"Sounds pretty logical to me" Todoroki nodded.

Everyone else knew, though, that of course HE'D be just as dramatic without realizing it.

They got quiet for a bit before finally moving onto the game finally.

Until there was a knock on the door and Jiro went to go answer it.

"So more about this Anti guy" Uraraka spoke to Mayura, "You went through a lot, especially that night to save him. He must mean a lot to you. Is he the same person you remember, though?"

Mayura squinted slightly, "Of . . of course, he is! He hasn't lost a drop of his old self!"

Of course, it was a bluff. He didn't want the others to keep asking so many questions one after the other all night.

"So he's always been kind of evil?" Sato asked.

"No, of course not!" Mayura felt the need to defend him once more, "Anti is the nicest and best person I know. They said it was a miracle he cracked through that brainwashing at all. He's just amazing in every way and I've always been grateful to have a friend like him."

"Oh man . .. you really do just run to my defense, don't you, May? Not that I mind" a familiar chuckle sounded.

They all flinched and looked over to see this man grinning with cockiness and snide right next to Aizawa, their teacher aka Eraser head.

"ANTI!?" Mayura went blood red and looked ready to pass out, "ARE YOU REALLY HERE!?"

Eraser head sighed, "Anti's been cleared to be around others his age with supervision. Thought you two would like to see each other again right away"

"Why you just standing there, May?" Anti smirked, "Don't I get a hu- OOOFF!"

Mayura was so fast that hardly anyone saw her bolt towards him.

Anti chuckled lightly, hugging her to him, "Told ya I'd see ya soon"

She tried to hold it in but she just couldn't. The tears just couldn't be stopped but Anti didn't mind. He'd hold her this time for as long as she wanted.

Of course Mina was about to lose her shit but before she could say anything to ruin the moment, Kirishima slapped tape over her mouth.

Bakugou glared at the two. He couldn't spot a shred of malice from the guy like before in the league but for some reason, he wasn't sure if he still trusted the guy. A lot of them thought that way, though. Since knowing Mayura, it wasn't hard for all of them to start caring about her.

"He can't stay too long. You guys got an hour before we gotta take him back" Aizawa told them.

Mayura let Anti go, "But . . but that's not enough time! I have a lot of questions! We haven't seen each other for-"

"Yeah, I'm aware but rules are rules. Sorry, kid"

Anti booped her nose softly, "Hey don't worry about it." he winked and addressed the others, too, "What you guys playing? Can I join in?"

They were all confused and taken aback but let him join in nonetheless. Of course Mayura was a little sad. She wanted to spend some time alone with him, just the two of them and talk but that didn't look like it'd be happening tonight.

"So what do you think? It's been a good month now. Most of us finally got our hero licenses and it's summer break now" Jackie asked, "You think the league will still come after you?"

Anti was finally permitted to visit his brothers with extra supervision at their house but honestly it was sort of rough. For some of them, anyway.

"SUMMER BREAK!?" Chase shouted, sliding into the living room with them all, "HELL YEAH, DUDES!"

Anti snorted at that but went to answer Jackie, "I honestly have no idea. It's hard to say what Shigaraki really wants sometimes. I know he wants to destroy All-Might but I now that I'm defected and All for One is locked up, I know he probably thinks I'm useless to him now."

"That's a relief . . . Isn't it?" Marvin asked.

"Not entirely so" Present Mic was there, too, keeping an eye on Anti (mainly for his protection now and you'll see why when reading on), "Anti here is now our trump card. He knows information that I BET the league doesn't WANT us to know!"

Sean nodded, "I thought as much. Sorry Anti but you'll have to stay in hiding for a while until we can take down the league once and for all"

"It's fine . ." Anti sighed.

Jameson, the ever observant brother he always was, caught his strange sigh, 'You miss May, don't you?'

Anti blinked but lightly blushed and looked away, "We don't get to spend a lot of time together but when we do, she's always so sweet and excited like nothing ever happened. But. . . ."

"It's not like she is ignoring vhat's happened, Anti" Henrik supplied, "She's been depressed all her life since you've been gone, you know."

Jackie nodded, "And for her, it's like you've never left. She visited where the elementary school used to be every single day. She never missed a day to go there and talk to you where you 'died'. Not to mention we . . . we had a grave made for you here in the back. Probably why she didn't come around as much to see us"

"Nah, she was just worried we'd blame her" Marvin corrected, "She told me as much. It's not true, but she didn't believe us. She stayed away from us because she thought we blamed her for your death"

Anti hummed darkly, "I see . . . . she hasn't told me this"

"Of course she hasn't." Chase snickered, "She wants you to be happy, too, dude. Talking about death and blame . . . not exactly a good conversation starter"

He nodded, "Still . . . .. it's been a while for me. Being around . .. normal people. I still held onto myself in my mind but . . it's hard connecting with everyone again. I hope you guys can forgive ME. I mean-"

Jackie snarled, "There's nothing to forgive out of you, Anti. It's All for One and Shigaraki's fault you were taken from us. Granted, they healed you but they kept you . . . used you. None of that is your fault"

Anti nodded, "Thanks . . . .Thank you, Jackie"

Jackie chuckled, "You know . . .. a lot of May's interests haven't changed. But some things have . . maybe you guys should go out sometime and discuss those things. The both of you together"

"We . . . we have. In her dorm at least and . .. stuff" Anti was clueless, bless his heart.

Jameson saved the day, though, 'He means a date'

Anti's face went red, "WHAT!?"

Present Mic blushed, too, but he looked excited, "OOOoooo! LOVE IS IN THE AIR! I KNEW YOU LIKED HER!"

"NO, I-" Anti was as red as a tomato, "THAT'S NOT-NU-UH! I MEAN . . "

Sean smirked at him, "Dude . . . just admit you're in love"

". . . . . .. Even if I wanted to, Aizawa and the other teachers wouldn't allow it. I'm not allowed to go out in public because of the league possibly coming after me"

"He didn't deny it" Marvin muttered, "But still, he's right."

"Well that's no fair!" Chase huffed, "But dude, you don't have to go out into the city to go on a date, you know. . . Stacey and I have dated but we mostly stay around the school. There's tons of fun stuff to do here!"

Present Mic and Sean nodded.

"There really is." Sean smiled, "We got a pool, awesome food and food service, a small pond to go sit out by. Not to mention the dorms have rec rooms and in the teacher's lounge, there's some VR headsets. The whole works for a quick and cute date! Evelien and I do it all the time!"

"THERE'S A VR HEADSET IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE!?" Chase shouted, "Dude, why were you holding out on us!?"

Anti smiled at their bickering, "I don't know . . .. I . . . it's too soon, anyway. She probably doesn't even like me like that"

They stared at him as if he were stupid.

"Dude . . . seriously?"

"What?"

They all shouted at him at the same time like it was common knowledge.

"SHE'S IN LOVE WITH YOU, IDIOT!"

Anti blushed red again but couldn't say anything. Usually his brothers had a tendency to rush to conclusion and he didn't want to imagine their words could be anything less than just their opinions ad own wishes.

'I mean . . she had been clingy, not that I mind . . but I just figure that's because she's afraid I'd disappear again. She can't be in love with me . ..can she?'

Remembering all she had done for him and sacrificed for him that night, though, and how much more affectionate her hugs have gotten . . . . .

Maybe they weren't so far off in saying that, after all.

'But how would I know for sure?'