The morning sunlight filtered through the dense forest. The air buzzed with anticipation. Class 1-A gathered for another intense day of training.
Y/N adjusted their training uniform, tugging at the sleeves absentmindedly. The faint breeze brushed against their cat ears, making them flick involuntarily.
"Hey, Y/N!" Midoriya waved enthusiastically.
"Do you want to train together later?"
Before Y/N could respond, Kirishima grinned.
"Yeah! We could do some strength training! What do you say?"
Y/N hesitated.
"Maybe later... I have something else planned."
They glanced toward the edge of the clearing where Aizawa stood, observing the students with his usual unreadable expression.
"Today... I need to push myself further."
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The forest training ground was quieter now. Most students had paired up, practicing their quirks.
Y/N stood opposite Aizawa, tail flicking with tension.
"Again," Aizawa ordered calmly.
"Teleport. But this time, don't rely on instinct. Focus. Precision is key."
Y/N clenched their fists. With a deep breath, they activated their Teleportation.
A shimmer—then crack.
They reappeared a few feet away—but stumbled, gasping. The distance was too short. Not enough.
"You're still holding back," Aizawa observed, arms crossed.
"Why?"
"...I don't know," Y/N muttered.
"Or maybe I do."
The memories—their parents' voices—always there.
"Power belongs to those strong enough to take it."
"I'll try again," Y/N said firmly.
Aizawa gave a faint nod.
"Good."
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As dusk fell, Class 1-A gathered around the outdoor kitchen.
Y/N stirred a large pot carefully. The scent of freshly cooked food drifted through the air.
"Wow, Y/N! This smells amazing!" Ochaco beamed.
"You can really cook, huh?" Bakugo scoffed from nearby.
"Not bad."
Y/N smiled faintly.
"It's just food."
"Hey, don't be so modest!" Sero grinned.
"You're saving us from instant noodles!"
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"Alright, class. Time for a special training test," Aizawa announced.
"You'll head into the forest in pairs. Your task? To make it back without getting 'scared' by your classmates."
Y/N's tail twitched nervously.
"Let's see how you handle fear."
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Y/N walked beside Bakugo along a narrow forest path. The moon hung low, casting pale light.
"Hey. You okay?" Bakugo asked suddenly, glancing at them.
"You've been weird all day."
"I'm fine."
But before Bakugo could press further, a low rumble echoed.
BOOM.
Explosions. Screams. The forest lit up with flames.
Villains.
"They're here," Y/N whispered.
"The League of Villains."
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Dabi's flames roared in the distance. Spinner and Magne advanced toward the students.
"This way!" Bakugo shouted.
But Kurogiri's portal opened suddenly in front of them.
"Going somewhere?" Kurogiri's voice echoed.
"No—Bakugo, move!"
Y/N activated their Teleportation, grabbing Bakugo's wrist—
—but too late.
The portal swallowed them whole.
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Y/N and Bakugo stumbled into the League's hideout.
"Welcome back," Shigaraki grinned.
"I knew you'd come home, Y/N."
"Shut up!" Bakugo growled, explosions sparking in his palms.
But Y/N froze.
"Home?"
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[Y/N's Flashback – The Truth of Their Parents]
Dark hallways. Whispered conversations.
"Power belongs to the strong."
A figure—Shigaraki, standing beside their parents. Their father's hand glowed with shadow energy. Their mother smiled coldly.
"One day, you'll understand. You belong with us."
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"STOP!"
The room erupted in darkness as Y/N's Quirk spiraled out of control.
Bakugo cursed.
"Oi! Snap out of it!"
The shadows grew claws, striking out wildly.
Toga laughed, spinning with joy.
"So pretty~!"
But Y/N couldn't hear them.
"Stop... Stop... I don't want this—"
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All Might burst through the wall with a thunderous:
"I AM HERE!"
Aizawa's sharp gaze immediately found Y/N—floating in the air, engulfed in shadows, their eyes glowing with raw power.
"Y/N..."
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Aizawa dashed forward, Erasure activated. His scarf whipped through the air as he locked eyes with Y/N.
The shadows flickered.
"Stop... please..."
"I've got you," Aizawa whispered, pulling them close.
For a heartbeat, Y/N flinched at the contact—but didn't pull away this time.
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The battle raged outside, but for a moment, everything was still.
Y/N sat beside Aizawa, trembling.
"They knew my parents," they said quietly.
"They wanted me back because of them."
Aizawa didn't respond immediately.
Then:
"Your blood doesn't define you. Your choices do."
"...Thank you, Sensei."
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The Lynx's Shadow: A My Hero Academia Story
FanfictionY/N L/N has always been defined by the shadows. Abandoned by her parents at a young age, she learned to survive in a world that feared and misunderstood her power. With a Quirk that combines the deadly instincts of a predator with the elusive nature...
