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PRESENT TIME.
The hero organization that is in charge of counting all the votes for pro heroes in the top ten, top twenty, top hundred, etc. Was holding an award show to reward the top ten once again. This happened every year as likability and skill changes over time.
It was being broadcasted live. The news outlets and media were lined up outside the building, waiting for any hero's to walk by. This event was invite only, and exclusively for heroes/retired heroes.
Inside the building was a huge room. Much bigger than a high school gymnasium. there were circle tables littering the floor, each with six seats, each assigned to specific agencies or groups.
The stage took up a lot of the hall. It was huge. Looking to hold ten pro heroes, and a commentator/awarder. In the middle of the stage was a microphone. Maybe so they can have a speech. Or maybe so the commentator can talk.
Either way this was a huge event. All set to happen in about an hour.
(Y/N) had just arrived, being driven in her friends car, along with said friend of course. Mina Ashido or as many know her, Pinky. The two have been close since UA, working on various missions together, hanging out on off days, they're inseparable.
The two started walking onto the carpet leading to the entrance. Basically like the red carpet at the grammys. Other pro hero's stood along the carpet, walking, taking pictures, or being interviewed.
It didn't take long for people to began calling out to (Y/N).
"(hero name)!" They would yell, "Look over here!"
"This way, pose!"
"Pinky!"
"Girls pose!"
The flash of lights began going off once people realized she was there. She was a big hero that people were beginning to like, rising in the ranks coming from #12 to a whopping #5.
Mina loved it. She grabbed (Y/N) and started to pose with her, wrapping her arms around her and smiling happily. They were known for being close.
They began moving down the carpet. Hearing familiar voices and names like Shoto, Lemillion, Mt. Lady, and of course Dynamight.
Her and Shoto made eye contact. He nodded his head towards her, a friendly greeting before turning to answer an interviewer. She just smiled. Sighing, she noticed Katsuki.
She heard the media yell out his name. Her head instinctively turned to look. There he was, yelling at one of the camera people to stop telling him what to do.
"Dynamight look this way!"
"DONT TELL ME WHAT TO FUCKING DO!"
His rude erratic behavior never caught anyone off guard, it became his brand. They wanted him to yell and make a scene.
Mina slapped her arm, She jumped at the sudden contact and looked over at her. She playfully rolled her eyes, seeing that she was staring at their old classmate.
"cmon let's get inside."
The two girls finally walked into the building. Mina immediately found her way over to red riot and charge bolt. They were holding drinks for the girls, handing them off as they walked up.
"hey guys!" Denki smiled, handing over the drink they save for them. (Y/N) took hers from Denki and Mina took hers from Eijiro.
"Hi, you guys look so good." (Y/N) added, looking them both up and down and nodding in approval. They had both redone their hero costumes.
"Aw thanks (Y/N)." Eijiro smiled as he took a sip from his drink. His eyes landed on Katsuki as Katsuki walked in with Shoto. He looked back over to the group he stood with and he hit Denkis chest, "Were gonna go say what's up to Shoto and Katsuki."
Denki nodded in agreement and the two boys left. Mina and (Y/N) turned, watching as they walked away.
Eijiro tried to hold Katsukis shoulder to which he shrugged him off and told him to not touch him. Denki laughed.
Mina scoffed, "let's sit down."
The two girls sat down and began looking over the menus that sat on the table. (Y/N) couldn't help but look over her shoulder. Her eyes landing on Katsuki once again. He was telling Eijiro to stop touching him but he didn't actually look mad. He just had to keep up with his rude persona.
Across from them was Shoto and Denki. Denki was asking Shoto dumb questions, purely on purpose. Just messing with him and Shoto didn't realize.
She smiled slightly. Seeing Shoto interact with old classmates made her feel.. happy? She didn't know but she felt something.
Then Ochako and Izuku walked in. Denki immediately smiled, being the first to greet them. Followed by Shoto, Eijiro, then Katsuki. Ochakos eyes landed on (Y/N) and she smiled, waving as she walked over to the two.
"Hey girls!" She smiled widely. Mina jumped up and hugged her. "I haven't seen you in so long- oh my gosh!"
(Y/N) stood up to hug her too. "(Y/N)," She said softly as she hugged her back. "I'm glad to see you here."
"She had to come, she made the top ten." Mina teased as she hit (Y/N)s arms. She smiled slightly.
Ochaco looked at her sympathetically. "You're so strong, i don't know anyone else who could go through what you did and end up moving 6 spots in the ranks! it's honestly so inspiring."
(Y/N)s eyes watered and she hugged Ochako again. Sobbing slightly in her shoulder. Ochako rubbed her back and Mina placed her hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry! I didn't want to make you cry!"
Izuku, who had been watching the two from afar with the rest of the guys sighed. Denki looked over and raised an eyebrow. "Ochako made (Y/N) cry? I thought we weren't gonna bring it up."
Katsuki heard her name and looked up. His eyes locked on Ochako who was holding (Y/N) and his expression dropped. He hadn't seen (Y/N) in person for a couple years. He knew she moved up and he knew he would have to see her today. He just tried to ignore it. But there she was. And she was crying.
He couldn't see her. Ochako's back was to them. (Y/N) in front of her hugging her with her head in her shoulder. He could only see her hair, but he knew it was her.
"She had to congratulate her." Izuku sheepishly said as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Lemme go say hi."
Izuku had approached them. By then they weren't hugging anymore and (Y/N) had composed herself. They greeted one another.
The four talked about the ranks. (Y/N) being #5, Ochako being #13, and Mina being #21. Izuku told them about his students and how they've been talking about (Y/N) a lot recently. Trying to remake her attacks.
"Attention. Please make your way to your seats, We will be starting shortly." A voice announced over a speaker.
Izuku and Ochako said goodbye and left to their seats. Mina and (Y/N) sat down. Eijiro, Denki, and Sero came to sit down. Sero greeted the two girls, telling them how he almost missed the event by waking up late.
Which is typical for him.
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Jaylenes note : hi this is my first time writing a fic. i'm writing it mainly for me. i had an idea and wanted to read it but obviously no one had written it cause it's my idea😭 so i'm writing it. hopefully whoever read it enjoys it too :)