BNHA: Singularity

With only five days until his departure to the states, Izuku had little time to get his affairs in order. Thus, shortly after separating from Toshinori, he pulled out his cell phone, asking the girls if they could meet him back at the dorms so he could explain things in person.
Fortunately for Izuku, even Toga had moved into the dorms the previous afternoon, so all seven girls were waiting in his living room, having made themselves comfortable by the time he arrived.
Similar to the previous day, Toga charged at Izuku the moment he arrived, pouncing on him excitedly as she exclaimed, "Congratulations on passing your exams~!"
Though he hadn't had much time to familiarize himself with Toga, Izuku wrapped his arms around her, reciprocating her embrace and responding, "Thanks, Himiko..."
Blinking in surprise, Toga looked up at Izuku with a hint of conflict in her carmine eyes. She wasn't particularly fond of her given name as it made her sound like a princess, but she had misgivings about 'correcting' Izuku since it was a form of endearment.
Seeing through Toga's thoughts, Izuku raised his brows and asked, "Should I keep calling you Toga...?"
Adopting a somewhat scary smile, Toga linked her arms around Izuku's shoulders as she licked her lips and replied, "If it's you, you can call me anything you like...so long as I get to call you mine..."
Undaunted by Toga's fangs, Izuku bent forward to reward her with a kiss, this time holding it much longer than their previous exchanges. Then, with his hand on her waist, he guided her back to the others, taking a seat and allowing her to snuggle up next to him as he recounted everything he had discussed with Nezu.
Unsurprisingly, none of the girls were enthused by the notion he would be away for upwards of three months. Toga, in particular, had a borderline murderous look on her face as she softly griped, "That damned mascot..."
Patting the golden-haired girl's hand, resting on his inner thigh, Izuku passed his gaze over everyone, his expression and tone soft yet assured as he said, "The Meta World Transveral phenomenon threatens to engulf the entire world. If I can help uncover the truth of its origin and find a way to stop it, millions, if not billions, of lives would be saved..."
Getting straight to the heart of the matter, Ochaco asked, "Can't we come with you?"
Instead of refusing outright, Izuku asked, "Are you prepared to leave your family and friends, travel to another country, and put your life on the line?"
Catching Izuku a little off guard, Ochaco held her hands up, balling them into fists as she replied, "You said it yourself. The entire world is in peril. If I can help, even just a little, I want to give it my all!"
"Right on, Ochaco-chan~!" exclaimed Mina, throwing her right fist into the air as she appended, "Europe, here we come~!"
Recovering from his momentary stupor, an affectionate smile developed across Izuku's face as he met the resolute gazes of Tsuyu, Kyoka, Mina, and Momo, asking, "I'm guessing you all feel the same way...?"
Returning one of her characteristically luminous smiles, Momo replied, "We promised to stay together. Besides, everyone here aspires to be a great Hero someday. We can't simply remain idle while the man we love travels abroad to fight the common enemy of humanity."
Before any of the other girls could respond, Toga issued a loud groan, her expression and tone suffused with lamentation as she whined, "This isn't fair...there's no way my parents will let me go to Europe to fight a bunch of monsters..."
With Toga's words reminding them of the reality of the situation, the looks on everyone's faces, sans Momo, visibly cramped. There was no way they could leave the country of their own accord, so if their parents refused to let them go, their hands were tied...
Exhaling a faint sigh through his nose, Izuku's expression softened as he said, "I'll be returning the moment the breaches start to appear in Japan. For now, it's probably for the best that you all remain here, focusing on your training and Work Studies. I'll have All Might watching over me, so I'll be fine..."
Hanging her head, Ochaco adopted a particularly somber expression as she muttered, "Everyone should fight together..."
"And we will..." replied Izuku, adding, "But, at least for now, we still have duties and obligations as students. My situation makes me an exception, but without the backing of the Principal and Toshinori, even I wouldn't be able to enter the breaches of another country. As dangerous as they are, the resources found within make them a goldmine..."
Raising her face, Ochaco muttered, "I get that...but still...the thought of you fighting alone makes me uncomfortable..."
Chiming into the conversation, Toru casually remarked, "Eh, I doubt he'll be alone. I'm more concerned about other women sinking their teeth into him while he's away."
Staring at Izuku, Toru suggested, "You should take Melissa or Momo with you. I'm fine with sharing you with everyone here, but things will become complicated if we start including girls from other countries."
Humoring the idea, Izuku looked to Momo, asking, "How about it? Think your parents would allow it?"
"Certainly," replied Momo, adopting a charming smile as she appended, "The two of us are affianced, so our fates are already tied as one. The only issue is the timing. I won't be able to accompany you to New York, but I should be able to meet you in London."
Adopting a smile of his own, Izuku looked around, asking, "Is that okay with everyone here?"
"I don't see any issues with it," said Tsuyu.
"Same here," replied Mina.
With Izuku setting his gaze on her, Ochaco forced a smile as she replied, "I'd prefer it if I were the one to go with you, but this is better than you going alone..."
"Just try not to bring back any British girls," teased Toru. "It's fine if you get frisky with a few, but try not to let things get serious."
Furrowing his brows, Izuku felt compelled to defend himself, but as it was much too late to change everyone's perception with words, he ultimately remained silent. Actions spoke louder than words, so the best thing he could do for himself was 'not' have any casual relationships while abroad. Fortunately, as long as Momo received permission to accompany him, that shouldn't be an issue...
Inserting herself into the dialogue, utterly derailing things, Toga had a 'serious' look on her face as she said, "Let's do it. Right here, right now."
Before Izuku could respond, Toru raised her hand and said, "Oh, oh, count me in! If we only have five days left, we should put them to use...!"
Adopting a chiding tone, Momo expressed, "While I understand your urgency, it wouldn't be wise to exert ourselves before the Provisional Licensing Exam. If we fail to obtain our licenses, we may not be able to enter the breaches, even when they reach Japan."
"I don't care...!" asserted Toga. "Everyone else has had the chance to be with Izuku! It's my turn...!"
Exhaling a faint sigh, Momo's tone softened as she said, "I'm not saying you can't, only that you shouldn't. At the very least, you should wait until the exam is finished. After that, you can do as you please."
Understanding that Momo's position was higher than hers, Toga clenched her teeth but didn't argue. Instead, she looked up at Izuku, pleading with her eyes for him to speak in her defense.
Returning a smile, Izuku planted a kiss atop Toga's head before saying, "There's more to being in a relationship than having sex. You're welcome to stay here the rest of the day and even spend the night..."
Though she would have preferred it if Izuku had instructed her to lie down and spread her legs, Toga regained a smile as she snuggled up to him and replied, "Then that's what I'll do! Ehehehehe~."
("This girl definitely has a few screws loose...") thought Izuku. However, as he had already decided to accept Toga into his harem, he just shook his head in mock exasperation before extending the same invitation to everyone else. Momo briefly excused herself to contact her parents and Grandfather, but she eventually returned to join everyone amid a game of strip twister...
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With the girls convincing him to let them test the results of their training without his oversight, Izuku ultimately decided against participating in the Provisional Licensing Exam. Instead, he spent much of the day with Inko, accompanying her to a day spa and visiting a local shrine.
Unsurprisingly, Inko wasn't very happy to learn of Izuku's forthcoming departure, but she didn't attempt to talk him out of going. She knew how important he was, so throughout their impromptu 'date,' she wore a bright smile and didn't broach the subject even a single time. She did, however, offer up a prayer for him at the shrine, petitioning the gods to watch over him and ensure he returned safely. After that, the two of them returned home, eating dinner together before Izuku returned to his dorm to spend time with the girls, including Melissa and Mei...
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Thousands of kilometers from Japan, a young woman with a slender physique, fair skin, green eyes, and pale blonde hair fastened into a modified crown braid stared listlessly at a circular blue portal framed by crackling energy. Next to her, a petite, almost dwarf-like girl with a large backpack, cerulean-blue eyes, and inordinately long, pale-brown pigtails remarked, "Based on these Mana readings, this appears to be a B-Rank breach. The average Level of the monsters within should be around &nbsp;72, but the Boss could be as high as 99."
"I see..." replied the blonde-haired girl, extending her right hand to sink her fingertips into the cold surface of the portal as she added, "Then I shall return within the hour."
Furrowing her brows, the pigtailed, bespectacled girl asked, "Shouldn't we inform your father, Sir Pendragon? He'll draw and quarter me if he learns I let you enter a breach on your own..."
Adopting a faint smile, the blonde-haired girl softly replied, "Father isn't such a cruel man, Bedivere. So long as we return triumphantly, he will not admonish us."
With the blonde-haired girl utilizing her codename, Bedivere knew she couldn't be talked out of entering the breach. The former was the type who, once they had made up their mind, followed through to the end, no matter the consequences.
Exhaling a tired sigh, Bedivere pressed two tiny buttons on the palms of her gloves, causing large mechanical arms to emerge from the top of her backpack. Since she couldn't stop her friend from doing as she pleased, all she could do was support her, groaning, "I hope it's not Hogoblins or Changelings..."
Looking back at her diminutive companion, the blonde-haired girl mused, "You need not accompany you, Bedi. I am more than capable of clearing a breach of this magnitude on my own."
Narrowing her eyes, Bedivere replied, "Can it, Arthur. I'm coming with you, and that's final. Besides, I want to increase my Level a bit before we go to New York. I don't trust those Yanks as far as I can throw them."
"With your Silver Arms, that's quite far," mused the blonde-haired girl, codenamed Arthur. She was the top-ranking student at Britain's Royal Academy of Heroics, and her father was the Headmaster. As such, even though the 'Knights of the Round Table' had yet to be implemented, she had taken to calling herself Arthur, borrowing the name of her legendary forebear.
Wasting no more time, a bluish-white light enveloped Arthur's body from the neck down, culminating in the appearance of silvery-white armor and a royal blue battle dress. At the same time, she manifested a broadsword with a cross-shaped guard in her right hand, its handle more than a meter in length and its blade exceeding three. Yet, despite this, she wielded it as if it weighed no more than a feather...
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(A/N: That's a very familiar description...)

"Feeling lonesome~?" asked Nezu, seated across from Izuku in the back of Melissa's stealth jet.
Without diverting his gaze from the window, Izuku replied, "Something like that..." in a noncommittal tone.
"Well, if you're looking for a distraction, why not ask Ms. Melissa to teach you how to fly?" asked Nezu, adding, "You never know when such a skill might come in handy."
Though he would have jumped at such an opportunity in his previous life, Izuku didn't hesitate to reply, "Pass. I'm not really in the mood to learn a new skill right now, and I don't want to distract her."
"Then, perhaps you'd like to join me for a game of Go?" asked Nezu. "I'll give you a handicap."
Shaking his head, Izuku replied, "I've never played before, and I'm not in the mood to have my ass handed to me..."
Shifting his gaze to the diminutive chimera, Izuku asked, "Leaving the campus makes you nervous, doesn't it?"
Forcing a smile, Nezu replied, "Indeed. I'd rather not go into the details, but the United States is where I was born and experimented upon. The people responsible have already been brought to justice, but I always feel a sense of unease whenever I return."
Raising his brows, Izuku remarked, "That came out of nowhere..."
Shrugging his shoulders, Nezu mused, "Consider it an attempt to improve my Bond Level. The sooner I become a member of your Party, the sooner I can 'power level.' It's a shame that setting traps, employing robots, and utilizing conventional weapons doesn't increase Experience directly..."
"It 'can' increase your attributes, though," said Izuku. "That's important as raising your base Level awards you attributes based on your proficiencies. If you don't actively work to improve your physique, most of the attributes you gain from leveling will go directly into your Intelligence."
Nodding his head, Nezu replied, "Yes, I read your report. However, while I am fascinated by the notion of being able to smash through walls or move around at high speeds, I intend to focus on my Intelligence. It's what has defined me and allowed me to survive till now."
"Just be sure to put a few points into Vitality," said Izuku. "There are a lot of incredible Perks, but I recommend Healthy Body to everyone."
"I'll be sure to keep that in mind," replied Nezu. "However, my plan is to specialize in Perks pertaining to the Intelligence attribute. Who knows, there may even be an 'Omniscience' Perk at higher values~?"
"If there is, it would probably require a base Intelligence of a million, if not much higher," expressed Izuku. "Toshinori had access to some pretty ridiculous Perks, but nothing that would make him truly godlike..."
"Well, we'll see what's available when the time comes," mused Nezu. "For now, let's review the files of the representatives that will be attending the summit. Due to your association with myself and Toshinori-kun, there's a reasonably high probability that people from various countries will try to approach you. Even China has sent a delegation this time, so we must be especially cautious of their 'Enforcers.'"
Activating a tiny holographic projector, a trio of profiles appeared in the air between Nezu and Izuku. One depicted a square-faced man with fierce red eyes, peppered hair with two tufts resembling horns, and a countenance that looked like he 'really' needed to take a shit. The other two images depicted comparably youthful-looking individuals possessing long black hair that framed their faces, ponytails, sharp black eyes, and inordinately fair, almost glossy skin. Izuku was sure that at least one of them was a man, but it was difficult to tell at a glance...
"This is the Chairperson of the Chinese Enforcement Division, Gong Bao, and his twin grandchildren, Gong Li and Gong Yun," explained Nezu. "The Gong Family is one of the Four Great Guardian Houses of China, charged with defending the East. As such, they are more than a little antagonistic toward Japan..."
Raising his brows, Izuku asked, "Do you really think they would attack us at a gathering of world leaders?"
"It wouldn't be the first time," replied Nezu. "Assassination attempts and villain attacks are remarkably common during summit meetings, even in times of peace. There are a disheartening number of people who believe they can leave their name and mark on history by perpetrating egregious crimes, especially in fame-obsessed countries like America."
Shaking his head and exhaling an exasperated sigh, Nezu added, "Things were especially troublesome near the outset of the Quirk Wars. In-person meetings between world leaders had to be suspended entirely as terrorist organizations from across the world attempted to eliminate everyone in a position of power and authority. The amount of history and culture we lost during those times...haaaaa..."
Though he wasn't human, Nezu cherished knowledge more than anything else. Those that went around destroying landmarks, attacking museums, or burning books, all in an attempt to rewrite or erase history, were among the people he hated the most.
Regaining his smile, Nezu looked up at Izuku as he said, "Anyways, it's a good habit to always be on your guard. The likelihood of the Gong twins attacking you directly is slim but never zero. Fortunately, we have quite a bit of information on their capabilities. Gong Li can create creatures and constructs from golden flames, while his sister, Gong Yun, can do much the same with ice. They are also renowned for their swordsmanship and hand-to-hand capabilities, so be wary."
Exhaling a sigh of his own, Izuku pointedly remarked, "You realize if this were a novel or a video game, warning me to be wary virtually guarantees that they'll attack, right? I'd appreciate it if you didn't go around planting troublesome flags..."
"Did your Intuition trigger?" asked Nezu.
"No," answered Izuku. "But it's better to be safe than sorry. Just let me review the files on my own. Either that, or you could tell me more about Cathleen Bate and Historia Pendragon. There's a ton of information online about the former, but I couldn't find anything on Historia."
"That's because there's a Super-Injunction preventing publication related to her," revealed Nezu, simultaneously inputting a command into his palm-sized projector to bring up a strangely familiar image of a girl with blonde hair and green eyes.
"This is Britain's #1 Hero...?" asked Izuku. "She looks even younger than me..."
"Yes and no," replied Nezu. "The 'Pendragon' most people know is her father, but Ms. Historia is set to inherit the title once she graduates from the Royal Academy."
Before Izuku could ask for clarification, Nezu waggled his finger and said, "Patience, young Midoriya. Please reserve all questions until the very end of my explanation."
Though he furrowed his brows, Izuku remained silent, permitting Nezu to state, "As the inheritor of One-for-All, I'm sure you're aware of the notion that Quirks possess wills, correct? The Quirk of the Pendragons embodies this principle as it chooses its successor, fusing with their inborn Quirk to become more powerful with each generation. Ms. Historia is set to be the fifth Pendragon, inheriting the title from her father, who, in turn, inherited it from his mother. As for the true name of the Quirk..."
Adopting an amused smile, Nezu revealed, "It is apparently known as 'Lord of Camelot, Artorias.' It is for this reason that the Pendragons are referred to as such. A hundred years ago, they were a relatively unknown family from Sweden, distantly descended from the Celts. They're one of many families that rose to prominence during the Quirk Wars, eventually becoming an extension of the British Royal Family."
"I'm surprised they didn't vie for the throne..." said Izuku. "If memory serves, Arthurian Legend states that 'King Arthur' would one day return, reuniting the British Isles and forming a utopian society..."
Nodding his head, Nezu mused, "They very well might have if not for the accusations of other Nobles and the general 'illegitimacy' of their claim to the throne. As far as most people are concerned, King Arthur was simply that, a legend. There is very little evidence of his existence, and there are no recorded records of his lineage. Ms. Historia 'does' have a claim to the throne, but she is seventy-third in the line of succession."
"Wasn't their Quirk able to teleport people around?" asked Izuku. "With an ability like that, it shouldn't be that difficult to get rid of the competition..."
"Perhaps," replied Nezu. "But murdering their detractors wouldn't inspire confidence in the notion that they're building a utopia. Rather, most of the world would regard them as tyrants."
Keying something into his projector, Nezu brought up what looked like a class seating chart depicting twenty-four people.
Before Izuku could ask, Nezu explained, "These are the students most likely to enter the breaches alongside you in the future. Most are the sons and daughters of various Nobles, but there are a few exchange students, such as yourself.
Noticing his profile pic among the second row of images, Izuku furrowed his brows and asked, "Why does it say 'Green Knight' under my photo? Is that meant to be my codename?"
"This list was pulled from the Royal Academy's servers," revealed Nezu. "And yes, that is the codename that Ms. Historia has assigned you. If I'm not mistaken, it originates from a fable related to Sir Gawain, one of King Arthur's nephews."
Looking beneath Historia's image and noticing she had assigned herself the codename 'Arthur,' Izuku deadpanned as he muttered, "It appears the next generation Pendragon has a serious case of Chūnibyō syndrome..."
Exhaling an amused chuckle, Nezu remarked, "Funnily enough, I had the same thought when I first delved into the Royal Academy's servers and learned this information. According to her father, Ms. Historia has always been a very 'imaginative' young lady. She's also known to be able to ascertain a person's true nature, however, so you should be careful when you meet."
"Why?" asked Izuku, genuinely confused by Nezu's warning. It wasn't like he was a 'bad' person.
"Ms. Historia has been targetted by villains and terrorists since she was a child," explained Nezu. "She is very cautious of others, and her father, Sir Arcturus Pendragon, is 'very' protective of his daughter. If she determines you are a threat, you will likely be ousted from the academy and forced to return to Japan."
"Talk about sheltered..." remarked Izuku, shaking his head as he added, "Well, it should be fine. I'm more concerned that Momo isn't among the students listed here. Were you unable to process her transfer...?"
"I'm afraid that Ms. Yaoyorozu will not be attending the Royal Academy of Heroics as a student," replied Nezu, promptly clarifying, "Instead, she will be accompanying you as a personal attendant. You would be looked down upon if you attended the Royal Academy without one, so Ms. Yaoyorozu volunteered herself for the position."
"Seriously?" asked Izuku. "What kind of academy 'requires' students to bring servants? That's just..."
Shrugging his shoulders, Nezu replied, "There are similar schools here in Japan. The children of high-ranking executives and politicians are often the targets of villains, so they generally have one or more attendants to see to their needs and keep them safe. I was originally going to ask Ms. Sosaki from the Wild, Wild Pussycats to accompany you, but this was a far more convenient option."
Imagining Shino in a Maid outfit, Izuku internally remarked ("Damn...") while outwardly responding, "I see. But shouldn't Momo be fairly well known among the super elite? She also appeared during the UA Sports Festival..."
"Precisely," replied Nezu. "The Yaoyorozu Family is one of the wealthiest in the entire world. Once it becomes known that your attendant is the sole daughter of such a reputable family, your standing will be elevated quite a bit. This is the intent of Yaoyorozu-san's Grandfather, so I advise you to play along and accept that you're now a part of the 'super elite' yourself."
Though he furrowed his brows, Izuku didn't attempt to deny Nezu's words. He often forgot, but he was a multi-billionaire with some of the world's most powerful and influential backers. As an aspiring 'Paragon' and the successor of One-for-All, he was also fated to save the world or die trying, so lying low was no longer an option. That ship set sail the moment he ingested one of Toshinori's distinctly golden hair follicles...
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(A/N: Worldbuilding arc o3o...)

With the Provisional Licensing Exam taking place the following day, Izuku was planning to take it easy, spend some time with his mom, and practice his Bass guitar. Instead, shortly after the email disclosing the CBE results came out, he received a message from Nezu asking him to come in.
Contrasting the cordial smile on the diminutive chimera's face, Izuku had a somewhat weary expression as he remarked, "No rest for the wicked..."
Amused by Izuku's 'greeting,' Nezu exhaled a light-hearted laugh before regaining his smile and musing, "Congratulations on passing your CBEs, Midoriya-kun. It's a shame only one other student from your class scored a passing grade. Yaoyorozu-san is quite exceptional, isn't she?"
"You're not wrong..." replied Izuku, narrowing his eyes slightly as he added, "But it was a bit mean-spirited of you to make them take the Third-Year exams. Without my Eidetic Memory and Momo's Encyclopedic Knowledge Perk allowing her to catalog and store information in her mind, we might not have passed..."
Shrugging his shoulders, Nezu responded with a casual "Perhaps," before adding, "Fortunately, you once again met my expectations. Had you failed, I would have needed to pull some strings to ensure you have the freedom you need in the coming months."
Closing his eyes and exhaling a faintly exasperated sigh through his nose, Izuku muttered, "I figured you were up to something..." before opening his eyes and asking, "Should I thank you?" in a sardonic tone.
"If you'd like," replied Nezu. "Things would be much more difficult for you if you had to tend to your growing number of 'companions.' This way, you can focus on preparing for the Meta World Transversal phenomenon while they train alongside your classmates or focus on their Work Studies."
"Is that all?" asked Izuku, knowing there was something more due to how 'happy' Nezu seemed.
Raising his brows, Nezu asked, "Have I, perhaps, wronged you in some way, Midoriya-kun? Given the circumstances, I believed this was, at the very least, the most prudent course of action."
Shaking his head, Izuku asserted, "It's fine. I just don't approve of you regarding the girls as a 'distraction.' They're bound to fight alongside me once the Meta World Transversal phenomenon reaches our shores, so I'd prefer you to show them the same 'concern' you afford me..."
Nodding in affirmation, Nezu adopted a serious expression as he replied, "I'll be certain to keep that in mind from now on. For now, however, there is a matter I require your assistance with."
Returning a nod of his own, Izuku remarked, "I suspected as much from the start. As much as you appear to enjoy forcing others to come to you, you wouldn't have called me here simply to congratulate me on my exam results..."
Regaining his smile, Nezu mused, "That's debatable. However, in this particular instance, you are correct. You see, I've been called to speak at the forthcoming United Nations summit meeting. Ordinarily, I would never leave the academy grounds, much less Japan, but this is a request from the Prime Minister and the Director of the Hero's Association. More to the point, I'd like you to come with me."
Raising his brows, Izuku incredulously inquired, "You want me, a student, to attend a meeting of world leaders...?"
"Heavens, no!" responded Nezu. "I'll be attending the summit alone, but there are some people I'd like to introduce you to during our stay in New York. More specifically, I have arranged to have you meet with Cathleen Bate and Historia Pendragon, the other two holders of Actualization-type Quirks."
"Ah...so you want me to use Digitalization to try and analyze their Quirks?" asked Izuku.
"Yes, and no," replied Nezu. "While it's true I'd like you to analyze their Quirks, the purpose of your meeting is more straightforward. Alongside little Ms. Chisaki, the three of you are among the world's most powerful assets. You will likely be fighting alongside one another in the future, so you should, at the very least, be aware of one another."
Though he suspected Nezu wasn't telling him everything, Izuku would be lying if he said the prospect of 'returning' to America didn't excite him. He was also curious to know the Levels and parameters of two of the world's most powerful Heroes, so he replied, "I understand. I'll accompany you to America."
"Splendid~!" replied Nezu, adopting a genuine smile as he added, "We'll be departing five days from now alongside Toshinori-kun and Ms. Shield. Her father will be meeting us in New York."
Furrowing his brows, Izuku asked, "What about Eri and my mother? If Toshinori leaves Japan, they could become targets of you-know-who and the less 'understanding' members of the Shie Hassaikai..."
"Hmmm..."
Adopting a thoughtful expression, Nezu remarked, "I'd like to say they're safe within the school grounds, but I can understand your concerns. If it puts your mind at ease, they are welcome to accompany us during our trip overseas. Just know that America is far more dangerous than Japan. Even if they remain in the hotel, there's no guarantee they'll be safe. New York has innumerable Heroes, but it's also the place powerful Villains go to try and make a name for themselves..."
Recalling the incident that occurred at I-Island, Izuku's frown deepened. The soundest course of action was to leave Toshinori behind or have him directly safeguard them, but that was a double-edged sword. He was the most recognizable Hero in the entire world, so if people saw him actively protecting two 'civilians,' news organizations and villains alike would spare no effort to uncover their identities or target them...
Seeing through Izuku's thoughts, Nezu mused, "Worry not. With all our recent hires and the upgrades to our security system, I dare say UA is as secure as I-Island and Tartarus. As an extra precaution, however, I will arrange to have your mother and Ms. Chisaki reside in a safe house while we're away. Would that be acceptable?"
Suppressing a sigh, Izuku nodded and replied, "So long as they're safe..." in a weary tone. He hated having to worry about others, but that was the price Heroes paid for having companions and close, familial bonds...
"Then we've nothing left to discuss," said Nezu. "I will notify you of the specifics of our travel arrangements the morning of our departure. Rest well now, and good luck with the Provisional Licensing Exam. I've made arrangements to ensure you receive your license, regardless of how well you do on the exam, but I imagine you'd like to participate and help your classmates?"
"Seriously?" asked Izuku, shaking his head before Nezu could respond. "Forget it. With the world's fate on the line, it wouldn't make much sense to restrict me because of a licensing issue. I'm more interested to know what you have planned for my Work Studies. Knowing you, you must have 'something' in mind..."
Perking up, Nezu happily mused, "Three things, actually. Would you like to discuss them now~?"
"Might as well," replied Izuku. "I mean, I'm already here..."
"Very well, then," hummed Nezu, explaining, "First and foremost, you will be conducting your Work Studies as an Apprentice Hero under Toshinori-kun. Secondly, I was planning to send the two of you to Europe. There is substantial pressure to have Toshinori on the frontlines, so if you choose to accompany him, you will attend Britain's Royal Academy of Heroics as an exchange student until breaches begin to appear in Japan."
Before Izuku could interrupt him, Nezu raised his hand, silencing him as he said, "The Royal Academy is about to introduce a program that would allow their top students entry into the breaches. Members of the program are called Knights, and the top thirteen students are assigned codenames that correspond to individuals from Arthurian Legend. If you're willing, I'd like you to become a member of the 'Round Table,' spending the next few months, quite literally, gaining experience within the breaches."
Though he was interested in investigating the breaches, Izuku couldn't help reaching up to massage his forehead when he heard what Nezu was asking of him. It likely wouldn't be more than 2-3 months, but that was a long time to be away from his family, his girlfriends, and the mother of his unborn child. Not as long as the average tour of duty, but still...
Observing Izuku's reaction, the smile faded from Nezu's face, replaced by a slight frown. Fortunately, before his expectations could be undermined fully, Izuku exhaled a sigh and responded with an exasperated, "Fine...I'll go to Europe..."
"Excellent," replied Nezu, regaining his smile as he said, "I wouldn't have condemned you if you declined my proposal, but with the current state of our world, I'm afraid we can't afford to remain idle. Your power clearly has some sort of connection with the breaches, so it's important for you to be proactive in their investigation..."
Standing a little straighter, Izuku's expression gained a hint of severity as he replied, "I understand. I will do my best to uncover their source so that we might bring an end to them. Permanently..."
Regaining his smile, Nezu said, "Thank you, Midoriya-kun. I know this is a lot to ask of you, but there are no others that can bear this burden in your stead. Toshinori-kun and I will continue to support you, but he's unable to enter the breaches, and I'm better suited to administrative tasks. The only people who can uncover the connection between those with Actualization Quirks and the breaches are those who possess them..."
"I understand..." repeated Izuku, knowing better than Nezu how vital his role in the coming events was. He didn't know for certain if this was one of his Trials, but he would have to be a complete ignoramus to dismiss the possibility outright.
"Then I will make the necessary arrangements," said Nezu. "Please enjoy these next five days, as you will likely be heading to London immediately following the summit."
Furrowing his brows, Izuku wanted to say that five days wasn't enough time to prepare, but, knowing that hundreds of thousands had already lost their lives to the breaches, the words failed to reach his lips. Instead, he bowed his head, responding with yet another "I understand..." before eventually departing Nezu's office in a daze...
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Instead of returning to his home and taking it easy, Izuku accessed the roof of UA's Main Building, sitting on its edge and staring at the horizon with a distant look in his eyes. He was more annoyed than troubled by his impending transfer, but, as a Soldier, he was willing to do what he must to protect those he cared about. If not for his mother, the girls, and Rumi, he wouldn't hesitate to head to London right then and there...
"Quite the place you've found for yourself. I hope you're not thinking about jumping..." joked a familiar voice, emanating a few meters behind Izuku.
Turning his head, Izuku adopted a faint but genuine smile as he said, "Long time no see, old man..."
Exhaling a throaty chuckle, Toshinori made his way over to Izuku, taking a seat next to him before saying, "I just finished speaking with the Principal. Are you really okay with this?"
Nodding his head, Izuku replied, "Even before I accepted the burden of One-for-All, I was determined to do what I could to protect this world and its people, not just those close to me. Now, more than ever, I want to fight to protect this world's future..."
Understanding the meaning of Izuku's words, Toshinori's smile became somewhat awkward as he asked, "I suppose some congratulations are in order?"
Nodding a second time, Izuku's smile became affectionate as he affirmed, "Rumi is pregnant...according to her Doctor, I'll be a father in the next five to six months..."
"So soon?" asked Toshinori, his expression revealing his incredulity.
Exhaling a light chuckle, Izuku remarked, "I was just as surprised as you are. According to Rumi, her mother was only pregnant with her for around nineteen weeks. Part of being a rabbit, I guess..."
Placing his hand on Izuku's shoulder, Toshinori adopted a toothy smile as he said, "Then, no matter what, let's be sure to return before then."
Returning a toothy grin of his own, Izuku added, "Emphasis on the word 'us.' I'm planning to make you my children's godfather, so you'll need to be present as well."
Blinking in surprise, Toshinori paused for a moment before adopting an even bigger smile and responding, "It would be my honor!" in a voice that seemed to carry across the campus, simultaneously erasing the wind chill that had permeated Izuku's body...
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(A/N: The plot thickens o3o...)

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