Three Orchids

Chapter 5: Yaoyorozu

Aizawa-sensei made sure that both Momo and Bakugo were not injured. Except for a few cuts and scrapes and some bruises in Momo's case, they were unharmed. Apparently, Kirishima had been trying to get ahold of Bakugo the last couple of hours. No one in Class 3A knew where he was. He ran into Aizawa-sensei at the dorm and he told Kirishima that Bakugo was going to be running drills at Gym Gamma. Due to the lack of communication, both of them worried that perhaps Bakugo had hurt himself badly and couldn't answer back.

Bakugo looked a little annoyed. "Just 'cause I don't answer a text right away doesn't mean I'm off dead somewhere..."

"Bro, you always answer my texts right away. Plus Sundays we usually study or train together. So excuse me for being a little concerned!" Kirishima grabbed Bakugo in a headlock playfully for a few moments. Bakugo growled. Momo was always surprised how far Kirishima could take things with Bakugo. Anyone else who physically messed with or teased Bakugo in the same manner would be on the floor. Or at least that is what everyone else assumed would happen so they never went there.

Bakugo surfaced from below Kirishima's arm red-faced, his hair mashed down a bit on one side. He ran his hands through his spiky blonde tufts looking a little peeved. "Didn't know Momo was with you," Kirishima replied. "If I had known that, I would've known she wouldn't let you do anything too crazy. Of course, seeing Momo trying to clear that building! You must have put her up to that."

"Actually, It was my idea," Momo answered. Kirishima grinned.

"Letting loose a little bit huh Momo? You gotta be the level-headed one if we're both gonna be at Fat Gum's Agency in May! We can't both be the impulsive ones!" Momo smiled. She had signed a one year contract the previous week with Fat Gum's Agency. She had switched to his agency for her work-study half-way through her second year. It had been a better fit than her 2 previous work studies. She constantly needed food when she created with her quirk, and Fat Gum's quirk also had him always patrolling with food in hand. It was a great match. Not to mention Fat Gum was more interested in fighting crime and going after villains than some of the other Pros. She didn't want to sit on her laurels. Her parents were not happy with the choice. Fat Gums Agency wasn't as prestigious as some of her other offers. But she knew what kind of hero she wanted to be. She also wanted to start her own agency in the next few years and felt with his guidance she could make that a reality.

Aizawa-sensei pointed over to a small pile of debris as they started to walk towards the Gym exit. "Looks like the gauntlet didn't make it." He said in a low even tone. The group walked over and assessed the damage. "I wonder why it malfunctioned..." Momo said as she picked through the wreckage. "Guess, I won't be able to find out now. I must not have built it as carefully as I had hoped."

"You made that? That's pretty cool Momo," Kirishima beamed.

"Yeah, I was working on adding some mobility to my repertoire. Bakugo suggested the gauntlet and it was going very well until the gauntlet didn't fire."

"Mine have failed at times. You took a lot of spills while we were training so one of those falls could have knocked the reservoir out of place. I've had Hatsume reinforce the reservoir inside my gauntlets to prevent mine from failing. Guess I didn't think you'd be so rough on your gauntlet, Momo." Momo blushed.

Kirishima lightly punched Bakugo on the shoulder. "You're a bad influence man! Momo's gonna start cussing and barking at everyone and giving the glare of death." Bakugo rolled his eyes.

Aizawa interjected, "You guys done for the day?"

Momo nodded.

"Next time maybe run your drills closer to the mats?" Aizawa stated matter-of-factly. Bakugo and Momo both nodded at Aizawa-sensei. "Good. I'm going back to the faculty dorms. Don't forget about the meeting at 5. I'll be back up at 3A dorms at 6 tonight."

"Thanks, sensei!" Kirishima bellowed. Aizawa-sensei left and Momo and Bakugo collected their things. As the trio left, Momo's stomach made a large gurgling noise. Kirishima laughed. "It's almost 2, guess you guys haven't had lunch?" Momo shook her head. "Bakugo and I usually go to this Ramen shop on Sundays for lunch. The one down the street before you hit the market. You want to join us Momo?"

"Sure," she answered. Kirishima wasn't making her feel anxious. She appreciated him not prying about the Formal.

"Kiri, order my usual. I'm gonna run up to the development studio for a bit," Bakugo said as he turned the other direction keeping a brisk pace.

Kirishima turned towards him, "No problem man, but you're gonna pay me back this time, right?!?"