Chapter 27: Interlude: A Christmas Special!
(3rd Person Pov)
Nejire Hado had gathered the students of class 1-A, 1-B, Mei Hatsume from the support course, Mirio, Tamaki, Yuyu Haya, Ryukyu, Mirko, alongside the entire U.A. Staff as she stood on a stage with a whiteboard and crossed her arms as she spoke.
Nejire: "Thank you everyone for coming to help me make this event a successful one!"
From the crowd of students, heroes, and staff member's, Aizawa who was resting in his caterpillar looking sleeping bag spoke up.
Aizawa: "You didn't even explain the reason you brought everyone here."
Nejire with an excited smile answered Aizawa's question.
Nejire: "To help me plan a Christmas party for Sirzechs Gremory of course!"
Aizawa: "And I'm out of here."
However, before Aizawa could even begin leaving, Principal Nezu spoke.
P.Nezu: "Now, now Aizawa. I quite like the idea of a Christmas celebration. We can make it an entire school event."
Aizawa: "Which is still going to be impossible as the majority of students still fear him. And besides, I can understand Ryukyu, but why is Mirko here?"
Mirko snorted at Aizawa's words as she placed one of her arms on her hips and replied.
Mirko: "What else would I be here for if not to beat that bastard!"
Aizawa: "Last I checked, he's beaten you more times than I care to remember."
Mirko: "Doesn't matter. Everytime I lose, I come back stronger than ever."
Aizawa just rolled his eye's as Nejire coughed grabbing everyone's attention as she spoke.
Nejire: "I'd like everyone here to help me come up with some ideas for the event. Any suggestions?"
Nejire looked through the crowd of students, teachers and the two heroine's as Mirio raised his hand and gave his suggestion.
Mirio: "What about a Christmas tree decorating contest? It's a fun activity for multiple people to enjoy, and it requires alot of creativity."
Nejire nodded her head in agreement as she wrote his suggestion down on the whiteboard as Ryukyu gave her own suggestions.
Ryukyu: "What about a cooking competition? Afterall, Sirzechs has been known to cook extremely delicious food."
Nejire pondered Ryukyu's suggestion as she gave her own thoughts.
Nejire: "While that's a great idea, how many of the students and teacher's are actually capable of cooking? Afterall, this is meant to be an event not just for Sirzechs to enjoy, but for everyone as well!"
Ryukyu: "The how about we change it slightly? We will make it a group competition, where those who can cook will be put into teams with those who can't cook. This way it's not just a cooking competition, but a test of one's leadership skills as well."
Nejire's eyes sparkled as she excitedly wrote it down. And soon enough, the other students and staff member's began giving out their own ideas as everyone went back and forth between one another. Yet in the background, there were a few girl's who felt a twinge of worry, envy and jealousy towards Nejire.
Toru: 'She dragged two whole classes, every single staff member, her closest friend's, as well as two stunningly gorgeous female heroes all to plan a Christmas party for Sirzechs. I feel defeated.'
Momo: 'It's unreal, just how much thought she's put into gathering everyone to help her plan this event. Oh no! Don't tell me that she might have a crush on Sirzechs-Kun as well?! And with the aura of innocence and cuteness she is naturally surrounded by, she may not even realise her own feeling's in the first place! This kind of girl is the most difficult to battle against, because they are usually more bolder because they are trying to understand the reason for their feelings!'
Midnight: 'Ah... If this is an event planned for Sirzechs, I think I don't want to be in attendance. Not after what I did... I haven't even been able to so much as be within eye contact distance with him.'
Midnight wallowed in despair as Nejire clapped her hands and spoke in excitement.
Nejire: "Any more ideas? If there's none, we will move on to allocating personnel to prepare the necessary items for the events-Hrrm?"
Nejire saw one of the class 1-A students raised his hand as everyone turned to look at him with various reaction's. Some just looked at him with distrust and pity. But class 1-A just gave him a look that conveyed that they will be there for him. The person who had raised his hand was none other than Yuga Aoyama who spoke.
Aoyama: "What about something similar to a ballroom dance?"
Nejire: "I don't think that's possible. Alot of us don't know how to dance. But I think we can allow it for any who is interested. Thank you for the suggestion Aoyama-Kun!"
Right after, Mineta yelled out his idea because no one noticed him when he raised his hand because of how short he was.
Mineta: "Don't forget about the mistletoe!"
When he shouted out his idea, everyone looked at him in disgust as he tried to convince them by using Sirzechs name.
Mineta: "Just think about it! One of you girls will be lucky enough to kiss Sirzechs Gremory! Based on what I've seen so far, he hasn't kissed a single girl before, so whoever is with him under the mistletoe will be his first kiss!"
Mineta's word's caused many of the girls to freeze as they imagined such a scenario as some of them pondered.
Toru: 'Sirzechs-Kun's first kiss?'
Nejire: 'He hasn't kissed a girl before?'
Momo: 'It's not a bad idea, but it's such a risky gamble...'
Itsuka Kendo: 'I wonder if he's a good kisser?'
Midnight: 'Ughh. I don't believe I'd even be able to look at his lips without remembering "That" incident.'
Midnight thought dejectedly even if she really wanted to be the lucky girl to kiss him.
Mineta felt relieved when the malice disappeared, only to shudder when some of the other boys glared at him maliciously as they cursed.
Monoma: 'Damn that grape midget! He just had to give them such an idea just for a possibility of kissing a girl?! With what you said, all the girls are practically gonna have no one but Sirzechs on their mind!'
Kaminari: 'Mineta you fool! You've doomed all of us male's by just uttering that devil's name!'
Tetsu-Tetsu: 'The worst thing about betrayal is that it never comes from the enemy.'
Meanwhile some of the other girls had their own thoughts on the boys they'd like to kiss.
Ochako: 'Maybe if I'm lucky enough.... No! He's a friend Uraraka! A very kind, sweet, caring, hardworking, intelligent... Aghh! No! Stop thinking about Deku!'
Jiro: 'Hmm... Maybe I'll let that electric idiot have one after I have him go deep mode... Ah! Did I seriously even give myself the thought of kissing Kaminari?!'
Mina: 'Huhuhu. I think Kirishima deserves a little reward for improving himself and becoming so much more manlier. Humu. Better pray that lucks is on your side today K.i.r.i.s.h.i.m.a-Kun~'
Mina began cackling internally as Kirishima shuddered out of nowhere. As he looked left and right finding nothing out of the ordinary as he thought to himself.
Kirishima: 'Was it my imagination, or did I feel some strange intentions directed to me?'
Principal Nezu broke everyone out of their thoughts as he spoke.
P.Nezu: "Alright everyone. I'll allocate everyone to accomplish each task. Try and finish it as soon as possible."
Principal Nezu took a few minutes looking at the board with the various event's as he began allocating each student and staff member to help out with the event.
Principal Nezu turned to Nejire as he spoke seriously.
P.Nezu: "Hado-san, I'm entrusting you with distracting Sirzechs for as long as you can. Although he still does train regularly, he doesn't take as long as he used to do."
Nejire saluted Prinicipal Nezu as she giggled before taking out her phone as she spoke.
Nejire: "Alexa! I'd like to come over and train if its possible!"
Soon enough, a robotic voice came from her phone.
Alexa: "Understood. Will Mirio and Tamaki be joining the training session?"
Nejire: "No-"
Before Nejire could continue, she blinked in surprise as Mirko stood infront of her with a battle crazed smile as she spoke excitedly.
Mirko: "Your going where the brat is correct?"
Nejire: "Yeah!"
Mirko: "Mind if I tag along?"
Nejire pondered before she asked Alexa who after a few minutes replied.
Alexa: "Sirzechs Gremory has agreed to allow her to enter. I shall transport the two of you now."
(Woosh)
As the two dissappeard, Aizawa looked blandly at Principal Nezu as he spoke.
Aizawa: "You are aware that it's far too cruel of you to try and use Nejire Hado as a means of tying him to Japan."
P.Nezu: "It's alright. I did it because I know for a fact that those two will end up together."
Aizawa: "I don't think them having different hair colours means they'll have a good relationship."
P.Nezu: "Surely you jest Aizawa. I know your not blind enough to not see that amongst everyone he's interacted with, he's most comfortable with miss Hado. Afterall, since the first day they met and she learned of his identity, she didn't even hesitate to consider him her friend.
Never one to fear the horrific titles he's been titled with, or the deadly power that he once wielded only for himself and his own wants. In fact, it's her enthusiasm that has now become the reason Sirzechs has so many people who respect him."
Aizawa: "*Sigh*It's not like it's any of my business who he ends up with. Just remember that I am involved with nothing that you may be cooping up."
Nezu merely smiled watching Aizawa walking away dragging his sleeping bag alongside him as Nezu turned back to where Nejire once stood before he sighed and left as well to make some minor alterations for this event.
-(Scene Break!)-
(3rd Person Pov)
Within the alternative space where Sirzechs usually trained, the sounds of someone crashing into the ground could be heard as said figure dragged themselves out the cratered ground revealing themselves to be Mirko who looked towards the indifferent gaze of Sirzechs before lunging towards him. She leaped into the air as she roared.
Mirko: "LUNA FALL!"
"Luna Fall" was a technique Mirko used with her powerful legs. Striking from above, the Rabbit Hero raised her leg above her head and arc it down towards her victim. The pure force of the strike would usually drive her helpless opponent into the solid ground beneath their feet.
However, when her technique landed directly onto Sirzechs head. The outcome was rather surprising.
(Crack) (Snap) (splurt)
The moment her leg struck Sirzechs head, not only did Sirzechs not budge so much as an inch, he looked completely unaffected! But as for Mirko... Her leg was completely broken from the impact with blood gushing out as Mirko gritted her teeth and Sirzechs spoke whilst clapping his hands.
Sirzechs: "Colour me impressed. Anyone else taking that hit would definetly have their head turned into a popped balloon."
Mirko was practically gasping for air, with her broken leg dangling next to her whilst she stood on her still functioning leg. But the fire in her eyes had practically turned into an inferno as she got into a runners stance causing Sirzechs to frown as Mirko yelled as though she was high at the moment.
Mirko: "RUNNERS *Gasp* START!*Huff*"
The ground beneath her cracked as her still functioning leg dug itself deeper into the ground as she continued.
Mirko: "GET *HUFF* SET!"
By this point the ground had already began cratering just from the force of Mirko's leg pushing itself deeper and deeper into the ground of the alternative space. Her muscles tensed, her vision turned black and white as the world lost its colour's when she tunneled vision onto her target.
Mirko: "LUNAR ECLIP-"
Mirko didn't get to finish whatever she was about to do as Sirzechs appeared infront of her faster than she could even process what was happening, as he grabbed her by the head before shoving it deep into the ground leaving a massive crater as Mirko's body went limp.
(BOOM!)
Nejire watched everything unfold with slight worry as she questioned.
Nejire: "Is she still alive?"
Sirzechs: "She is... Barely. I don't think recovery Girl will be all to pleased with this outcome."
Sirzechs grabbed the unconscious Mirko by the back of her hero outfit and began dragging her out of the crater as he approached Nejire and spoke whilst petting her head to which Nejire smiled happily.
Sirzechs: "Apologies for not being able to train you. She was alot more aggressive today for some peculiar reason. And now that she's unconscious, I'll have Alexa stabilise her condition whilst we begin your training."
Sirzechs stopped petting her head as he told Nejire to begin stretching herself for her training.
(Meanwhile outside the alternative space)
The students and staff began preparing the decorations as Hatsume guided them.
Hatsume: "Hey! Be careful with my babies! They're not indestructible!"
Kirishima groaned as he was left to hang the strange device made by Mei Hatsume as he spoke.
Kirishima: "I'm trying my best here!"
Mei: "A little more to the center of the ceiling if possible please!"
Kirishima gulped as he looked down to see the extremely tall ladder he had climbed just to install this device as he questioned whilst moving Mei's device a little more to the centre.
Kirishima: "Please remind me again why was I the one chosen to climb this ladder?!"
Mei: "It was between yourself or Tetsu-Tetsu since even if you fell, your body won't go splat on the ground! And you volunteered yourself since I said it was a job best suited for one of you two. I couldn't find Tetsu-Tetsu, so I made with you!"
Kirishima: "Not helping!"
Mei Hatsume chuckled in amusement as she spoke.
Mei: "Alright, that should be good enough! You can come down now!"
Kirishima slowly and carefully climbed down the ladder, and when he reached the ground, his legs felt a little wobbly as he took a deep breath to calm himself before he felt a hand smacked his back.
Kirishima: "*Ack!*Huh? Oh, Mina-Chan? Do you need my help with something?"
Mina gazed at Kirishima as the image of himself during his junior high school years, and his current self overlapped into each other as she smiled and spoke.
Mina: "It's nothing. I just realised how much you've grown since junior high. And to be honest, it really makes me proud seeing how far you've come."
Kirishima blinked in surprise at her word's before he gave her a huge grin and spoke.
Kirishima: "Thanks Mina-Chan! Your right about how much I've grown since junior high. Back then, all I could do was stand there and watch as you bravely confronted that giant looking villain to protect your friend's. But now, I've grown alot more stronger than I was before. And with this strength, I'll make sure to always be there to protect you from now on!"
Kirishima raised his fist, as well as her own fist as he bumped them both with a massive grin adorning his face as he spoke.
Kirishima: "I'd love to continue talking about everything that I've experienced since junior high school until now with you, but maybe that's for another day. We've got a party to prepare for remember?"
Kirishima was soon called to assist several other students as he waved Mina goodbye to go rush and assist the other students. Mina took several seconds to process his word's and action's before a massive blush adorned her face as she watched him. Mina pouted as she spoke in her mind.
Mina: 'That's not fair Kirishima-Kun~ To think that you'd be able to catch me off guard. You truly have grown to become so much more manlier. Ahh~ I almost can't wait to give you your Christmas present. And after such a confession, what kind of girls heart wouldn't skip a beat ~ But, for now I'll be a little more patient to make sure that this present of mine will remain forever more in your mind~ Fufufu'
(Meanwhile with Midoriya and Uraraka)
Midoriya was holding onto multiple trays full of food that were all floating in the air with some sort of black like whips coming out from his forearms. And walking next to him was Uraraka who would deactivate jer quirk once the trays been set onto the tables.
The atmosphere between the two was a little awkward as Midoriya tried starting a conversation.
Midoriya: "So... How's your training with the pro hero Gun head coming along?"
Uraraka: "Honestly, compared to those who trained under Sirzechs-Senpai, I don't feel like I'm progressing much."
Midoriya: "I can understand that. After training under him just once, I was able to improve alot more than when I was trained by Gran Torino."
Uraraka: "Well, it's not like Gun head is a bad mentor, it's just that he isn't as free to teach us all whilst juggling personal matters, hero work, and training student's."
Midoriya: "That's fair... Uhm, I've been meaning to ask, how have you been since the sport festival?"
Uraraka: "I've grown from back then is all I can really say... And Deku, thanks for always being there for me."
Midoriya smiled as he responded.
Midoriya: "Same here. Thanks for always looking out for myself and Ida-Kun."
Uraraka: "Deku... If you could have any gift for Christmas, what would you wish for?"
Midoriya without any hesitation answered.
Midoriya: "I wish that heroes, villains, civilians could all just go one day without anything bad happening and just enjoy this one special moment with the friends and families they hold dear."
Uraraka: "You truly are a kind and selfless person Deku."
Midoriya said nothing as the two reached the tables where they settle down all the food trays before making their ways to assist the other's.
Half-way through all the decorating, Principal Nezu called out to everyone as he spoke.
P.Nezu: "Attention everyone. It's come to my attention that apparently Sirzechs Gremory was born on Christmas Eve. So, we'll be celebrating his birthday alongside the Christmas party."
Bakugo who was busy cooking the food in the cafeteria heard Principal Nezu's words as he cackled in amusement.
Bakugo: "Hahahaha! The Devil was born on the same day as Jesus Christ? Oh the irony. To be given the title of a creature of sin, yet to be born on the most Holy of day's.... Pfft!"
Bakugo was laughing so hard he had to pause cooking for a bit to not accidentally hurt himself. Monoma was in the same basket as Bakugo as he was busy arranging the Christmas Decor when he heard the announcement as he cackled in amusement.
Monoma: "The devil shares the same birthday with the son of God? Oh the irony. Ack!"
Monoma was whacked across the head by Itsuka Kendo who spoke.
Kendo: "Focus on your job Monoma."
Monoma grumbled in annoyance as he finished setting up the Christmas decorations. Many others were surprised by the principals declaration as they all spoke about it, with some joking about his birthday as well. And soon enough after several more hours of preparing the extra food for Sirzechs birthday, everyone looked on joyously as the decorations were finally completed.
Mirio: "It took a while, but it seems like our hard work paid off."
Mirio gazed at the massive tree in the middle of the hall that lacked a star, with the many rows of tables with food and drinks all around. The Christmas lights were illuminating the building they were using as Tamaki spoke.
Tamaki: "Should we inform Alexa to bring Sirzechs, Nejire and Mirko?"
Yuyu Haya was about to speak, when they saw a crack in space as she spoke.
Yuyu: "It seems like there won't be any reason to. Sirzechs Gremory has arrived at the perfect moment might I add."
-(Scene Break!)-
Sirzechs was done training Nejire who was panting in exhaustion and covered in sweat as he spoke after taking the unconscious body of Mirko and placing her over his shoulders.
Sirzechs: "Let's return for now. The strength of your energy blasts have increased greatly. And your endurance has also skyrocketed exponentially. At this point the only thing that would allow anyone to beat you is having more experience in combat, or to have a quirk that surpasses what you can do."
Nejire smiled joyously as she spoke.
Nejire: "Thanks! It's always fun to grow stronger! But right now, I just want to go and take a nice hot shower."
Sirzechs nodded his head as the two left the alternative space where Sirzechs blinked in surprise when a bunch of confetti flew into his face as he heard a unison of voices.
Everyone: "Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday! Sirzechs Gremory!"
Sirzechs blinked in surprise, but the ones who were the most surprised were the people in attendance as they saw the rabbit hero Mirko who looked dead being held on Sirzechs shoulder like a sack of potatoes. Sirzechs chuckled seeing the horror in their eyes as he spoke.
Sirzechs: "Whilst I am thankful for the sudden surprise, is Recovery Girl around? Mirko needs some medical attention."
Recovery Girl approached Sirzechs before she chopped his head lightly when he got down to place Mirko onto the stretcher as Recovery Girl questioned him.
Recovery Girl: "What the hell did you do to her?! She looks like she's going to die!"
Sirzechs sighed as he casually replied.
Sirzechs: "Don't worry, this rabbit is far too stubborn to die. I would've healed her myself, but then she'd immeadietley continue fighting me. So I knocked her out and dragged her here to get medical assistance."
Midoriya who was watching everything unfold, couldn't help but mutter out loud.
Midoriya: "Sirzechs-Senpai really has terrible timing for alot of things doesn't he..."
The others who heard him nodded in agreement as they watched and winced at Mirko's broken leg which had dried blood all over it and was bent. Sirzechs gazed at everyone then at Nejire as he spoke.
Sirzechs: "I take it this was all your idea?"
Nejire: "Yup! But why didn't you tell me that your birthday was on Christmas Eve?!"
Sirzechs: "You never asked."
Nejire pouted and Sirzechs snorted before he spoke.
Sirzechs: "You go freshen yourself up. We'll begin the party once you've returned."
Nejire nodded her head as she floated away back to her dormitory room to shower as Sirzechs faced everyone and spoke.
Sirzechs: "We will begin the party once Nejire returns. Until then, feel free to dig into the food and drinks."
Everyone shrugged their shoulder's as they all began heading to grab a plate of food to eat. Meanwhile, Sirzechs sighed as he left the hallway where everyone had begun to eat and drink before he appeared where Midnight was as he crossed his arms and spoke.
Sirzechs: "May I ask why aren't you at the party enjoying yourself as well?"
Midnight jumped in surprise hearing Sirzechs words as she turned around to look at him before looking away as she spoke.
Midnight: "After what I did, I don't deserve to attend anything that involves you."
Sirzechs: "*Sigh*This is also my fault for not immediately just talking to you to fix the situation. I had expected you to have come to see me eventually, but who knew you would end up wallowing in self hatred."
Midnight: "I'm sorry for what I did back then. I was just so caught up in my own fantasy after you saved me from dying that day, that I went and did something stupid."
Sirzechs: "That's fine. But it's like I said back then, I do not have any romantic interest in you. Your a mature and beautiful woman I won't deny that. But, you were so engrossed with your feelings for me you degraded yourself. That was the reason I got angry. However, that doesn't excuse me for hitting you. And for that I'm sorry."
Midnight felt her heart stinging in pain at Sirzechs word's as she cried. Sirzechs sighed as he stood besides her and gently stroked her hair and spoke.
Sirzechs: "For what it's worth, I've long since forgiven you for your actions on that day. But feel free to cry out all of your frustrations. Right now, it's just me and you."
Midnight would spend the next several minutes crying her heart out apologising to Sirzechs over and over again. And soon enough, Midnight had run out of tears to cry as Sirzechs questioned.
Sirzechs: "Feeling better?"
Midnight: "Absolutely not..."
Sirzechs: '*Sigh* I never was good when it came to dealing with overly emotional girl's.'
Sirzechs and Midnight stood side by side as the moonlight that once bathed the two dissappeard behind the dark clouds as Sirzechs spoke.
Sirzechs: "At the very least for now, go wash away your misery with some eggnog."
Midnight: "Of course you'd suggest alcohol to wash away my sorrow."
Sirzechs: "I've forgiven you, so you can stop avoiding me. And since you can stop avoiding me, you better head back to the party. As one of the people involved with preparing everything, you should enjoy the fruits of your labour."
Sirzechs began walking away as Midnight questioned him.
Midnight: "The reason you rejected my confession... Was it because you love Nejire-Chan?"
Sirzechs paused in his step's as he pondered for a bit before speaking.
Sirzechs: "Love huh? Is it love, or is it admiration for her kindness and willingness to not judge other's for how their seen by other's. Who knows, but I can say with absolute certainty that Nejire is someone who I'd be more than willing to fight against the world for."
Midnight: "And if the day comes that she ends up hating you?"
Sirzechs pondered the question for a bit longer before answering.
Sirzechs: "That depends on rather her hatred towards me is justified or not. If it is, then I'll accept her hatred towards me. But if its not, then I guess my eye's lied to me, because that would make her no different than those who still hate me for the events from twelve years ago. I'll leave a portal for you to reach the party. Don't take too long now."
And with those word's, Sirzechs dissappeard into the darkness returning back to the Christmas party where he blinked in surprise seeing Nejire wearing a beautiful turquoise dress. She looked absolutely stunning that many of the boys eye's were glued to her as she smiled upon seeing Sirzechs as she did a light twirl before speaking.
Nejire: "How is it?"
Sirzechs: "Hrrm. Stunning to say the least."
Nejire: "Hehehe."
Nejire smiled joyously as both herself and Sirzechs were completely ignorant to the gazes of envy that they received. Sirzechs then spoke up.
Sirzechs: "Are you alright wearing this outfit to something as mundane as a cross between a Christmas and a Birthday party?"
Nejire: "It's alright! It's a special celebration afterall! This is your first birthday party and Christmas celebration in twelve whole year's! Of course I thought I should fancy myself up a little."
Sirzechs shook his head exasperatedly as he spoke.
Sirzechs: "Fancy or not, it doesn't change your natural beauty. The dress more so high lights your beauty even more."
Nejire felt a slight heat rushing up her face at Sirzechs words before she shook her head and spoke.
Nejire: "Since today is Sirzechs-Kun's birthday, let's all sing him a happy birthday song!"
Everyone looked at Nejire in horror as she grabbed the microphone and began singing the first line's of the birthday song. And so as Nejire began singing, Mirio soon joined her clapping his hands whilst encouraging the others who also began singing although slightly embarrassed especially when they saw Sirzechs amused smile. And after a few minute's, the song came to an end.
Everybody: "Happy Birthday to Sirzechs Gremory! Happy Birthday To you."
Soon, a round of applause came from everyone as multiple cakes appeared infront of him as Principal Nezu spoke.
Principal Nezu: "I did a little digging, and found out that you like chocolate strawberry flavoured desserts. So, for your birthday we made you one. Since ordering one would bring... Alot of unnecessary problem's."
Sirzechs: "And I'm thankful for all of you taking time out of your day to prepare this event."
Some nodded cooly, some girls blushed as his usual stoic face was replaced with an entertained, and amused smile that captured several of the girls hearts, and some of the other boys cursed him in their hearts.
Sirzechs: "I'm assuming that were celebrating Christmas alongside my birthday?"
P.Nezu: "Correct."
Sirzechs: "Then, has the star been put up yet?"
P.Nezu: "No. Since your the birthday boy, it's only fair you be the one to put the star on the tree."
Sirzechs was given a massive plastic star as a pair of massive bat wings came out his back as he flew to the top of tree before placing it on the tip of the tree as everyone clapped and cheered in joy.
Sirzechs soon flew down to the ground before Nejire dragged him as she spoke excitedly.
Nejire: "Come on! We have a few competitions you must participate in as today's birthday boy!"
Sirzechs watched her back as the question Midnight had asked him came to his mind watching Nejire excitedly dragging him along.
Nejire brought him to one side of the hallway which was filled with multiple fake trees, spray paints, and Christmas decorations. Nejire grabbed the mic as she spoke excitedly.
Nejire: "Ladies and gentlemen! Gather around if you have any interest at trying your hands on our christmas tree decorating competition!"
Several students joined which included Momo, Kirishima, Tetsu-Tetsu, and Mina. Nejire quickly began counting down the start of the event.
Nejire: "Everyone ready?! Three! Two! One! Begin!"
And just like that, everyone began grabbing their own decorations to begin decorating their tree's as Sirzechs took a can of red spray paint and began painting the leaves of the fake tree red.
His actions aroused the curiosity of the others who wondered what he was doing as he took of his shoulder armour and placed it over the tree having the plastic branches hold it as some of the students facepalmed at the simplicity of his decoration, but others giggled watching him put Christmas themed decorations all around the fake leaves of his tree under the armour.
Kirishima had designed his tree with gingerbread men, and a strip of Ribbon with the words (Manly!) written on it. With Tetsu-Tetsu's being the exact same as Kirishima's with the exception of instead of (Manly) being written on the ribbon, his had the words (Guts) written as everyone shook their heads in disbelief.
Both Monoma and Momo's were pretty normal compared to the other's, and Mina's tree was painted one side red, and the other side pink as some people just deadpanned at her lack of creativity as she giggled mischievously.
Nejire: "The final results will come at the end of the event! So onto our next competition!"
Everyone began enjoying themselves in the various events held and soon enough the food was all finished, and so was the cake as Sirzechs watched in amusement as the vine haired girl Ibara exclaimed in horror.
Ibara: "Oh no! Someone changed the labels for the juice and the eggnog!"
Sirzechs watched in amusement as many of the students had already become drunk after continuesly drinking the eggnog instead of juice which brought alot of interesting situation's.
Mina was slurring with a pink blush adorning her skin as she dragged Kirishima away confusing him greatly as he questioned.
Kirishima: "Uhm... Mina?"
Mina: "Wh-What is it?"
Kirishima: "Where exactly are you taking me?"
Mina: "Somewhere only we know..."
Kirishima blinked in surprise that she said the lyrics from such an old song, as he questioned her.
Kirishima: "Are you by any chance drunk?"
Mina: "A-b-Absolutely Not!"
Kirishima: "You are drunk!"
Mina: "It doesn't matter! All that matters now, is your reward!"
Kirishima blinked confused as he spoke.
Kirishima: "My present?"
Mina: "It *Hic* looks like your brain is also made of rock's since your so dense! Enjoy it!"
Kirishima's eye's widened when he felt Mina's lips on his own as he tasted the strong flavour of egg, milk, and alcohol as his brain temporarily shut down from her sudden kiss. And when his brain finally began working again, his face turned redder than his hair as he looked down to see that Mina had fallen asleep snoring away peacefully.
Kirishima looked conflicted about what just happend, and he sighed softly when he realised that Mina had wrapped herself around his torso as her legs stopped supporting her. Kirishima hugged her body before she fell to the ground as he stared at her face in a different light for the first time.
Kirishima: "*Sigh*I won't say I'm not happy with the present, but I'd have preferred you tell me if this was your true feelings or was it a dare?"
Kirishima looked up as though he was expecting an answer, before he blinked in surprise when he saw a mistletoe right above where both himself and Mina stood.
Kirishima: "Ughh. Things are going to get so much more awkward from now on I can just tell. And not just for me."
Kirishima soon gently carried Mina in a princess hold as he began walking towards the dormitory as he whispered.
Kirishima: "Regardless of what happens from now on, my promise still remains. Even when your at your lowest, I'll always be there to help you as you did with me."
And so Kirishima brought Mina to her room and laid her on her bed. He left the room and closed the door behind him as he sank into the couch completely exhausted, unaware of the smile that graced Mina's drunken face when she began dreaming of the words Kirishima had whispered.
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Midoriya wasn't sure why, but for some odd reason he found himself and Uraraka at the balcony as they gazed upon the moon whose brilliance was hidden behind dark clouds as he gazed at his best friends face. Uraraka Ochako as he spoke.
Midoriya: "Hey Ochako."
Uraraka blinked in surprise at Izuku calling her by her first name, and not her family name as she turned around and to her surprise, she saw Izuku swaying left and right with his face red as she thought worryingly.
Ochako: 'Oh no! Did Deku drink alcohol?! Wait... This might be my chance!'
Ochako looked at Deku as her face turned red in embarrassment as she replied.
Ochako: "What is it Deku-Kun?"
Midoriya: "I want to tell you something!"
Ochako jumped slightly as she replied with her beat increasing rapidly.
Ochako: "YES?!"
Midoriya: "You might not be aware, but I truly *Hic* appreciate you being my friend."
Ochako's face began heating up even more as her heart continued beating in anticipation as she replied.
Ochako: "And I'm just as happy that your my friend!"
Midoriya: "Do you have any *Hic* boys you like Ochako?"
Ochako's eyes widened as she wonders if what she believes is about to happen will happen.
Ochako: "I... I do actually. The boy I like is kind, compassionate, smart, strong, empathetic, and so many more wonderful thing's."
Midoriya: "*Hic* W-*Hic* Who is it?"
Ochako closed her eyes as she spoke.
Ochako: "It's... You Deku-Kun."
Midoriya in his drunken state didn't hear a single thing, but he still replied.
Midoriya: "He *Hic* sounds like a great guy. *Hic* It's getting late, let's go woah!"
Midoriya tried to take a step forward, only for him to somehow trip on his own leg and he began falling backwards as Ochako tried to grab jom from falling, only for herself to also trip as her mind temporarily went blank.
Ochako: 'Eh?'
As Ochako began falling she shut her eye's out of instinct onmly to feel a pair of hands grab her waist protectively and she felt her lips making contact with something as she opened her eye's in shock to see Midoriya out cold, with his hands protectively around her waist, and her lips sealing his own.
Ochako's face turned scarlet as she broke the kiss before breaking free from Midoriya's protective embrace as she covered her mouth in surprise and embarrassment as she thought to herself.
Ochako: 'I... I KISSED DEKU! I mean... It was increadible in the heat of the moment, but how am I supposed to face Deku-Kun from now on?!'
Ochako looked at the unconscious Midoriya as she sighed softly and picked him up with her quirk bringing him to his room. She gently lowered him onto his bed before releasing the affect of her quirk on him. And as she watched his sleeping figure she steeled herself to give Midoriya a quick peck onto his lips as she muttered.
Ochako: "Merry Christmas Deku-Kun..."
Just as Ochako was about to leave, she heard Midoriya muttering out loud.
Midoriya: "Uraraka-San... I love you."
Ochako froze at Midoriya's words before she soon walked to the living room where she began to contemplate the actions of what happend tonight with Kirishima next to her contemplating the same thing as well.
Sirzechs chuckled in amusement as he turned to Nejire seeing many of the students had passed out after drinking lots of eggnog.
Sirzechs: "Any more plans I should be aware of?"
Nejire thought for a bit as her eyes brightened, before she spoke.
Nejire: "Aoyama-Kun suggested a ballroom dance as one of the events. But we made it only for those who wants to dance. Since not alot of students are capable of ballroom dancing."
Sirzechs raised an eyebrow in surprise as he questioned.
Sirzechs: "You know how to do a ballroom dance?"
Nejire smiled proudly as she spoke.
Nejire: "Fufun! It was one of the themes for last year's beauty pageant. I took online lessons, and practiced them!"
Sirzechs hummed as he stood infront of her and bowed slightly offering his hand to her as he spoke.
Sirzechs: "Then my lady, may I have the honour's of being your dance partner for tonight?"
Nejire smiled sheepishly as she accepted his hand and they moved to the more open space in the middle of the building as they began their dance. Seeing the two dancing as though they were in a ballroom, attracted the gazes of the still sober staff and students who watched in awe the gracefulness of Sirzechs.
Sirzechs: "Your too tense, relax and allow me to take the lead."
Nejire: "I'm just a little bit nervous with everyone watching."
Sirzechs: "The keep your eye's on me. Right here and now, the onmly people in this ballroom are the two of us."
Nejire took a deep breath to calm herself down as she smiled and nodded her head.
Nejire: "I'll try!"
Sirzechs placed his hand on her waist and began guiding her body.
Sirzechs: "One, two, three."
Those were the words he kept repeating for every move they made. Nejire soon began getting into the flow of the dance as she smiled. The two danced with more grace as they moved. And Sirzechs then spoke.
Sirzechs: "Let's make this dance a little more memorable shall we?"
Nejire: "I'm merely following you when you guide me. So don't let go of me anytime soon."
Sirzechs: "The world could end right now, but I'd never let it seperate us."
Sirzechs bat like wings sprouted out his back as he slowly took to the air with Nejire following him with her quirk.
They danced higher and higher into the air with motes of gold and purple dust like glitter began flowing down the two with every step they made. It was a mesmerising sight for many as Nejire smiled with joy and excitement.
Sirzechs and Nejire soon vanished as they appeared outside the building dancing in the air as the students, teacher's as well as Ryukyu rushed outside to see the beautiful sight of the clouds parting ways allowing the light of the moon to illuminate the two dancer's who continued dancing as though they were the only two in the whole world at the moment.
Nejire: "This is the most fun I've had in a while... Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Sirzechs Gremory."
The moons light shined mesmerisingly on Nejires face as Sirzechs eyes softened slightly as he pondered Midnight's question once more.
Sirzechs: 'Is this love? Or is it admiration? The answer is obvious but... *Sigh* It's been seventeen years since I died in my last world and was reborn in this strange new world. Mother, Father. I've managed to make new friend's, and even find someone I deeply cherish. But, I still wonder will I ever forgive myself for the feeling's of guilt I harbour for what happened to "Her" before I died in my previous life.'
Nejire saw the sadness and sorrow, as well as the guilt that were reflected in his eye's as Nejire placed her palm on his cheek which Sirzechs held gently as Nejire spoke softly.
Nejire: "What's wrong Sirzechs? There's so much guilt and sadness in your eye's."
Sirzechs closed his eyes as he thought to himself.
Sirzechs: 'Not yet. The time for me to tell you everything about myself, about who I truly am is sadly not today. The memory of what those bastards did to "Her" will forever be ingrained deep into my mind. I long to move on, but I fear I'd be doing our love... The love I had for "Her" injustice. So I'm sorry Nejire Hado, but I must ask you to wait for me just a little longer before I give you my answer.'
Nejire frowned at Sirzechs silence as she saw many kinds of negative emotions swirl through his mind, before it all dissappeard as Sirzechs spoke.
Sirzechs: "Not for now, I'm sorry."
Nejire closed her eyes. She wasn't sure why, but she understood exactly what he means by his words as she opened her eyes before giving a beautiful smile only for Sirzechs to see as she spoke. The moon highlighting her beauty, and the wind causing her hair to flutter.
Nejire: "I can wait. However long it may be. I'll wait for that day."
Sirzechs: "Thank you."
Nejire's eye's gazed at the moon as she spoke with her charming smile.
Nejire: "The moon sure is beautiful tonight isn't it?"
Sirzechs gazed at the large Moon and the lunar light that illuminated them both as he replied.
Sirzechs: "Yes... The moon is truly beautiful tonight."
(An: "Merry late Christmas! Next will be Rimuru ff Christmas special, and maybe Anos as well? This took me an entire day to write. Good night? Or is it good morning? Since its almost 1 am.)
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