Rhyki groaned as her alarm went off. She opened an eye, glaring at the offending thing. Why was it the other side of the room though? But then her sleep induced brain woke up and memories surged forward. Izuku was home! She got out of bed and slapped the alarm into silence, before turning around. And sure enough, there her brother was. Sleeping soundly. He was curled up on his side, facing her. Rhyki leaned over and nudged his shoulder to wake him up. Before she realised what was happening, she was flat on her back and Izuku was above her, a fist cocked.

"Going to hit me?" She grinned as he blinked a few times.
"Jesus Christ!" He growled before getting off her and flopped back onto the mattress. She twisted to look at him.
"When the actual fuck do you even fucking wake up like that?" She demanded.
"Since I was away and on the first night, they tried to test me. Been like it since." He replied.
"Test you how?"

"Tried hitting me to show that I was nothing. Didn't go to plan. They were all knocked out within the span of thirty seconds. Then I was moved to my own room and they were warned to leave me alone." He shrugged.
"Fucking hell. That's ridiculous."
"We know that. At least they didn't try it again." He smirked, making her snort.
"Whatever hot shot. Get your arse up, we have school."
"Urgh, don't remind me." He grumbled before climbing from the bed and going into the bathroom, just as her phone binged. She got up and had a look. As she saw who it was, a grin appeared.

CaptainBastard: Morning Little Dragon. Still meeting at the usual place? X

Rhyki: Morning. Yeah, we are x

CaptainBastard: Great. Just text when you leave, and I'll leave too x

Before Rhyki could answer, Izuku appeared and she glanced at him.
"Why are you smiling?" He questioned.
"I am? Oh. Anyway, Bakugou messaged about meeting to walk to school together. Can I tell him that you're finally back but keep it hidden from the others?"
"Sure."
"Great." He grabbed his school clothes and went back to the bathroom. She focused on her phone.

Rhyki: Sounds good to me. Oh, I have a surprise as well x

CaptainBastard: What surprise? X

Rhyki: IZUKU IS FUCKING HOME! Woohoo x

CaptainBastard: Hold up, what the fuck?! When did he get fucking back?! And finally, the Ragtags are complete again x

Rhyki: I know. Don't say shit to the others though, it's a surprise for them. And he got back late last night. Surprised me completely! I will warn you; he isn't without injury though x

CaptainBastard: What injuries has he got? He alright? X

Rhyki: Yeah, he's fine now. He got slashed by claws. He'll explain it better. I need to get ready. See you in a bit x

CaptainBastard: Indeed you will Little Dragon xx

Rhyki: Yep. Laters Dragon Tamer 😉 xx

A blush appeared on her face as she sent that. Why the fuck did she put that? Fuck!
"Why are you blushing?" Her head snapped up and Izuku was staring at her, a sly smirk on his face.
"No reason."
"Yeah, don't start lying to me now."
"Fine. I was talking to Bakugou and, well, fuck sake, here." She lobbed her phone at him, grabbed her clothes and dashed into the bathroom, slamming the door behind her.

She emptied her bladder, scrubbed her teeth clean and yanked on her clothes. Doing the tie up, she looked in the mirror and rolled her eyes at herself. She was such a fucking idiot. There was definitely no taking it back now. Not that she would if she were being completely honest with herself. She liked that feisty blonde. As in like, liked him. They'd gotten really close over the past two weeks. All of the Ragtags had, but more her and Bakugou. During school, it had been the case of you see one, the other was there. Pulling open the bathroom door, she went into her room and Izuku was on the edge of his bed. Her phone now on her bedside table. He glanced at her when she dropped beside him.

"Go on, say something." She sighed.
"Why the hell are you two not together yet?"
"Seriously? Out of everything, that's what you're fucking going with?"
"Yes. Yes, it is. Now answer."
"Honestly? I have no fucking idea. I guess we're just taking it slow." She shrugged.
"Don't give me that simple answer. It's clearly obvious that you two are obsessed with each other. Why else would you have smiled when he text you?"

"I don't know! What the fuck is happening to me?!" She shrieked, falling backwards on the bed.
"It's called growing up. Falling in love. Relationships." Izuku replied and toppled back as well.
"It sucks."
"It's all part of life though. Get with him Rhyki. Judging by those texts, it's obvious that he deeply cares for you. Why run from that?"
"And what about you?" She retorted.
"What about me?"

"Don't you have someone you'd like to get to know better?"
"No."
"Now it's your turn to not fucking lie. Tell me." She rolled and curled into his side. Tucking her face into his neck, careful of his injury.
"What's the point? Who even knows if he likes me in that way? Or is even gay or whatever?" Only the family knew that Izuku was gay. Looking at him, you'd never know, but he was gayer than a rainbow. Didn't mean she loved him any less though. Someone's sexuality did not matter as long as they were happy in themselves.

The world was full of harsh and bitter fuckers who judged someone purely for their sexual preference, which was utter bullshit.
"Who is it?"
"Kirishima." He mumbled and ran his hands over his face. She reared back to look at him.
"Are you serious?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Get with him! He's gay too."
"How do you know that?"

"Erm, because I talk to him? And I caught him out when us Ragtags were all hanging out one time." She admitted, smirking at her brother.
"Caught him out how?"
"Noticed him staring at some guy's arses as they walked past us. It was just me and him at the time, as the others were on their way to join us. I asked him and he admitted that he was gay."
"We'll see, ok? Stop trying to change the bloody subject anyway. What are you going to do about you and Bakugou?" He pushed her away and sat up.
"I don't know. We'll have to see." She got off the bed and went to her vanity. She started putting on her makeup for the day.

"Sure, ok. What else has happened since I've been away?" He asked, as he sorted his bag out that he'd brought with him. She hadn't even noticed that!
"Well, I'm now dubbed a villain by Uraraka. The class avoids talking to us Ragtags. Lessons are kind of boring. We've done a couple of hero training exercises with a teacher that just started too." She rambled, before putting on eyeliner.
"Who's the teacher?"
"All Might." She looked at him from the mirror and snorted. Izuku's eyes were wide as he glanced at her over his shoulder.

"Are you serious? How did Nezu manage to get him to teach?"
"No idea. But he can't teach for shit. Hell, the first lesson, he was reading from a fucking chart!"
"Jesus. How did that go with twenty students?"
"Not bad actually. Teams of five."
"Who were you with?"
"Bakugou, Kirishima, Mina and Sero."
"Sucks for Kaminari."

"I know, but we didn't pick our teams. It was from a list All Might had." She was finally done with her makeup and put on setting spray. Then undone her plaits. She tied the thick mass up into a high ponytail with the curls.
"At least most of the Ragtags were together. I take it you won?"
"Of course we fucking did. We had five minutes to think of a plan, which we did and executed it fucking perfectly, like we'd been doing that shit together for years. The other team didn't stand a fucking chance against us." She cackled before spinning on her stool.

"I'd expect no less. Who were you against?"
"Yaoyorozu, Uraraka, Todoroki, Tokoyami and Jiro."
"Bet that was fun for you."
"Oh yeah totally. Mina outright refused to let me go after Uraraka though. Said I'd get my chance."
"She's not wrong. Do we have hero training today?"
"No. Normal lessons today. Hero training tomorrow." Rhyki got up and sorted her own bag out. Luckily, she only had to put some books in it from her desk and she was done. She snagged up her phone and they went downstairs. Walking into the kitchen, she saw a note on the centre island.

Morning my problem children.
I've already left for U.A. Got called in for an early meeting. Make sure you both eat properly, and I'll see you there.
Dad / Uncle

Rhyki snorted before putting the kettle on while Izuku started some toast. They worked in sync, and soon their breakfast was ready. She took the hot drinks to the table and Izuku brought their food. She sat and happily dug into her toast with strawberry jam. They ate in silence, gulped back their drinks, washed their dishes and ran to get their shoes on. Izuku wore his combat boots and she did too. She took her leather jacket Izuku handed her and shrugged it on, then put her backpack on as well. Masks were the last thing to be put on. Once they were done, they left and Rhyki locked the door behind her, then put her back to Izuku so he could put her keys in her bag for her. As they left, she pulled her phone out to let Bakugou know they'd left.

Rhyki: We've just left. Get that fucking ass of yours moving! Xx

CaptainBastard: Calm your fucking tits woman! I'm on my way Little Dragon xx

Putting her phone away, she looked at Izuku, who was quiet.
"What are you thinking about brother?"
"Just something you told me."
"Which is?"
"Why has Uraraka taken to calling you a villain?" How did she know that's what he'd ask?
"Because of how close me and Bakugou have gotten. She doesn't like it. She has a crush on him. Yet has barely spoken to him. Last time she tried, he grunted at her and walked off."
"Bet that went down well."

"Oh yeah. I think the real kicker about it was that he saw me with Mina and Kaminari, ran over with Kirishima, looped his arm around my shoulders and we walked off laughing."
"Really?"
"Yeah. She hated it. I could pretty much feel the malicious glare she was shooting at me."
"Rather childish."
"Oh, she is." Rhyki shrugged. They walked for a few minutes in their comfortable silence when she realised that they were near where her and Bakugou would be meeting.
"YO SIBLINGS!" They glanced over their shoulders and Bakugou was walking towards them.
"Hey." She waved and he quickly joined them.

"Damn man. Good to have you back." Bakugou grinned at Izuku, and they fist bumped.
"Good to be back." They started walking, and Rhyki was between them.
"I bet. Now the Ragtags are complete again."
"For sure." Izuku's phone binged and he pulled it from his pocket.
"So, Rhyki said you got injured. You alright now?" Bakugou asked, drawing Izuku's attention quick before it went back to the device in his hand.
"Yep. I'm fine now. Healed. Scars, I can live with." He muttered.

"Well, I'm glad you're alright." Bakugou's hand grazed hers and she flicked her gaze to him. He smirked and grabbed her hand. Their fingers automatically linked together.
"It'll take more than that to take me down. So, how's everything been at U.A?" Izuku asked.
"Usual shit. Jealous, petty bitches. Mostly being ignored by the class. We just focus on our lessons to be honest." Bakugou shrugged, before squeezing her hand gently.
"Yeah, so Rhyki said. So, Bakugou, what's going on with you and my sister? Don't think I don't see you holding hands right now." Both of them looked at Izuku at that remark and he just stared back emotionlessly, well almost, his eyes had a peculiar gleam to them. Rhyki really needed to not forget just how fucking observant her brother truly was.

"Not much to say apart from I like Rhyki. And she knows it as well." Bakugou answered.
"Then stop dancing around each other, you're not made of glass. Grab your balls, put on your big boy pants and ask her out already." Izuku stated, before walking off as they stopped dead. When he was a short distance away, Rhyki turned to Bakugou.
"So...." She started. What the fuck was she meant to say to that? Damn her brother!
"Izuku's right. Fuck dancing around with each other like this. I can't do this shit anymore. So, Rhyki, would you do me the honour of being my girlfriend?" He asked.

"I accept." She yanked her mask down and pulled him to her. Their lips locked, and he wrapped his arms around her tightly. They separated a minute later and grinned at each other. She pulled her mask back up and their hands re-linked.
"So, I feel I should also let you in on a secret too." Rhyki started.
"Oh?"
"Yeah, I trust you. And it's about who my dad is." That definitely got his attention.
"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
"I want to."
"Ok."

"My dad is Aizawa."
"Hold on, you mean our homeroom teacher is your dad?" His eyes went wide in shock.
"One and the same."
"Fucking hell. I take it you want it to stay secret for now?"
"As long as possible at least."
"I won't say shit. Promise." He kissed her cheek, making her smile under the mask.
"Thanks B."
"Call me Katsuki at least! You're my girlfriend now!" He proudly exclaimed, beaming wide.

"I can do that. Let's go Katsuki." She winked at him and his cheeks went a pale red. Rhyki chuckled before they went to join Izuku. When they got to his side, he glanced at them both.
"Well?"
"We're together." Bakugou grinned broadly.
"Finally!" He dramatically threw his hands into the air and they laughed. Rhyki punched his arm.
"You're such a fucking dick."
"I have one, yes." Izuku retorted.

"You might have a dick, but I have bigger balls than both of you." She proudly stated before letting Bakugou's hand go and walked ahead of them. She heard nothing, so glanced behind her and both were just staring at her. She smirked before focusing on where she was going but then she jumped a little. They'd slapped her fucking arse! One on each cheek. Wankers.
"Arseholes!" She grumbled.
"You love us. So shut it." Izuku said.
"Whatever."

"You're not denying it." Bakugou grinned.
"Shut it shitbag." She grumbled. He just laughed and looped his arm around her shoulders. They were soon at U.A. and making their way to the classroom. Once there, she glanced at Izuku.
"Wait here a minute." She smirked and he nodded. Bakugou let her go and she opened the door. The room dropped into silence and the Ragtags focused on her.
"Morning babes!" Mina called out with a broad grin.
"Morning. Listen up Ragtags, I have a surprise for you." She said.

"What's that?" Kaminari queried. She completely blanked everyone else in the room.
"Surprise!" She stepped to the side and Bakugou pushed Izuku into the room.
"Izubro! You're back!" Kirishima beamed with enthusiasm before leaping to his feet and dashed over. The other three quickly followed and tackled her brother in a hug. They laughed happily as they pretty much smothered him, but Izuku took it in stride, even with the freshly healed scars. Rhyki had moved a little more and Bakugou joined her, holding her hand.
"Move it. You're blocking the doorway. Welcome back Izuku." Aizawa said from behind the group. They ran to their seats and Izuku turned to her dad.

"Thanks. It's good to be back."
"Good. Go take your seats." They nodded and went to their desks. As she got to hers, Bakugou leaned forward and kissed her cheek before grinning. Right in front of everyone as well. She chuckled and sat down, dropping her bag at her feet.
Rhyki, what the hell was that? Her dad sent to her mind, knowing she'd hear. She glanced at him.
Surprise. He asked me out on the way to school this morning.
What brought that on?
Izuku. He knows that we crushed on each other and called us out about it.
That's Izuku for you. I'm also fine with it, but he hurts you, I'll kill him and there won't be any body left to identify.
Chill out Dadzawa. That won't happen. And I think you'd have to fight Izuku for that.
I have top priority, I'm your dad.
Yeah, yeah. They shared a small smirk at each other before he turned away. Her phone vibrated in her pocket, so she pulled it out after checking that Aizawa wasn't paying attention anymore.

QueenPinkie: Girl, what the fuck was that?! X

Rhyki: Surprise! We're together. He asked me out on the way to school this morning x

QueenPinkie: About damn time! I'm so happy for you babes! X

Rhyki: Thanks. Think it's really pissed a certain someone off though. I can feel the death glare x

QueenPinkie: Pft! Then she has to deal with it. It's up to Bakugou who he chooses. And between us, if he'd chosen her, I'd have kicked his arse, burnt him with my acid and kicked him from the Ragtags. You're so much better than her, so you definitely have nothing to worry about. I am truly pleased for you babes. He's obsessed with you! x

Rhyki: Are you serious? You'd do that? And is he? X

QueenPinkie: Fucking right I will. You're my bestie. My Queen sister. No one hurts you babes! And very. I'll tell you more later x

Rhyki: I'll hold you to that! x

"Ok everyone. I just need to get some bits from the teacher's lounge, and we will get on with our lesson. No squabbling or picking fights. And no harassing each other!" Aizawa glared and they nodded. Well, apart from her and Izuku. He might be her dad, but he didn't scare them. Not after some of the shit they'd encountered and been through. Aizawa left and the Ragtags quickly surrounded them. Rhyki put her phone away and took her jacket off.
"Where the hell have you been? We've missed you Izuku!" Mina cried.
"I was at home, healing." Izuku shrugged, lying easily.

"Healing from what?" Kirishima asked. He looked so worried. To Rhyki, there was no mistaking that Kirishima liked her brother.
"I went on an errand for Nezu, got caught in a villain attack. Don't worry, I'm fine though." He reassured them.
"Are you sure?" Kirishima asked, dropping to his haunches beside Izuku.
"I'm sure. It'll take more than that to take me down."
"Good. So, how about we all hang out later?" Kirishima asked that to both of them.

"I don't mind. Be good for all of us Ragtags to hang out." Izuku grinned and Kirishima got up before hugging him quick.
"Then that's what we'll do." Sero said with his own smile as he side hugged Mina, who was pretty much bouncing on the spot in excitement.
"Woohoo, we get to hang out again!" She squealed and they chuckled.
"So the villains brother decided to finally re-join huh?" A voice called out and they all turned. Uraraka was glaring right at her, and completely ignoring everyone else.

"What the actual fuck is your problem Uraraka? I've done fuck all to you and you decide on suddenly calling me a fucking villain?" She fumed. She felt a hand on her shoulder and automatically knew it was Bakugou.
"That's because you are. You're nothing but a snivelling coward who doesn't deserve to be here. You're a pathetic villain who should be locked up in jail." Uraraka sneered at her.
"And here's the new flash for you, I'm not a fucking villain. Never have been, never will be. I really don't get what your fucking problem is with me. Like I said, I've done fuck all to you."

"Could have fooled me. You're nothing but fucking scum at the bottom of my shoe. No idea what they all see in wanting to hang around with you. You should just leave and not come back. You're nothing. You're not strong, intelligent or anything of the sort. You have a weak fucking quirk that is good for nothing."
"Oh really? Did you even listen to what I said my fucking quirk was in the first place?" Rhyki growled, and as she was about to get up, Izuku gently grabbed her arm.
"Don't listen to her. She wants to just get a reaction out of you like a child who's thrown her toys out of the pram." He calmly told her.
"Sure, side with the villain. Pathetic, all of you." Uraraka said, and Rhyki growled as smoke started to come through her mask.

She was fucking done with this shit. She'd put up with it for nearly a week, ignoring it but it was time to stop it now. Both Izuku and Bakugou grabbed her, knowing if she got a hold of Uraraka, she'd kill her. Well, it was more of a toss-up between her and Pyro who got her first. Her dragon was growling in agitation. And no matter what she did, Pyro wouldn't settle. She wanted to hurt her, desperately. The door blasted open and Aizawa stormed in. He was absolutely livid.

"That is enough! They are not villains. If I hear that again, I will do everything within my power to make sure you are expelled, not from here but all hero schools, and that goes for anyone. Rhyki, step outside and calm down." She shrugged everyone off and stormed out, slamming the door behind her. How fucking dare that bitch say that shit about her? What the actual fuck?
Pyro, I need you to calm the fuck down! She sent to her dragon.
No. I'm going to rip her fucking throat out and bask in the horror and fear that leaps into her eyes. Or maybe de-flesh her body and shove her back into it, inside out! Pyro roared, before slamming against Rhyki's mental barrier. Fuck, that shit hurt.
"Rhyki?" She turned and Nezu was walking towards her.

"Yeah?" She tried calming down, but it wasn't working. She was losing control over the furious Pyro and that wouldn't be good for anyone. She had to get out of the building before it was destroyed and possible lives lost.
"What happened? Why are you letting smoke out?" She dropped to her knees and he put his paw on her shoulder.
"Am I really like a villain Uncle?" She whispered.
"God no. What has made you think of that?" She looked into his eyes and saw nothing but concern.
"Uraraka has taken to calling me a villain. Apparently, I should just leave and not come back."

"Then let me ask you here and now, what is the essence of being a hero Rhyki?"
"Save those in which need help. Be it from a villain attack, to simply not being able to cross the road quick enough. It varies day to day. As well as reassuring victims that they are not alone, and that heroes are there to protect them, even at the cost of our life." She stated without hesitation.
"And just like that, I know you are no villain Rhyki. You're far from that. We know you're not a villain. You have the heart of a hero and the fiery soul of a dragon, and I'm not saying that because of Pyro. Be yourself. No one can tell you any different." She latched onto her uncle and hugged him, trying desperately to calm down. But it wasn't working. She shook from fighting to keep Pyro at bay and she knew that Nezu could feel the tremors going through her.

"Thank you." She mumbled into his shoulder.
"Of course. Now, I can feel you shaking. Wait here a moment and then we'll go help you and Pyro calm down, ok?" She nodded and he went into the classroom. She stayed on her knees, smoke clouding around her. Her hands grasped the sides of her skull, trying to keep it together. Pyro was trying desperately to get out, bashing against her skull with rage fuelled growls. She didn't care who saw her right now either. The door closed behind Nezu, and she shakily got to her feet. She had to go. Control was slipping fast. She ran, as fast as her legs would allow.

She heard shouting behind her but ignored it. Racing out the building, she took off to one of the city training areas. Bursting through the doors leading into the place, she stripped to her underwear, uncaring of where her clothes landed. There was no fighting this anymore, Pyro was quickly taking over from her anger. She ripped her mask off, just as wings burst from her back. Rhyki screamed as raw power raced through her system, as well as where her skin cracked. Usually, shifting didn't hurt, but this was agony. Her face changed and she grew. Her body cracked as she shifted. As she morphed into Pyro, she threw her head back, opened her mouth and let lose a torrent of dangerous flames in a mix of black, orange and blue, lighting up the sky. The dragon had taken over and was officially pissed.