Hey heroes. Rio finally back with the 3rd chapter of My Anniversary Academia. Sorry it took so long to get it out. This chapter fought tooth and nail against me even after a month of working on it. Even now, I'm not fully satisfied with it, but I got it as good as I could get with a theme like this, so I hope it'll be an enjoyable enough read for you all. Again, I took quite a bit of liberties with this one, so it will be a bit different than what this theme would normally produce. Got more to say, but I will save it for the end. Until then, enjoy the chapter, everyone! See ya in a bit.

Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction in dedication to a much grander work. As such, the author does not own the rights to any characters within this story, and any correlation between any original characters that may appear and people in the real world are merely coincidental.

Green Tea Tales: My Anniversary Academia

Chapter 3: Fair Fun and Fantasy Plans

"Oh wow… This is really cool. Tokoyami wasn't kidding when he said that this place would look otherworldly. 'A mad banquet of darkness' indeed."

"Yeah. Tokoyami's got some awesome taste when it comes to stuff like this. I wonder how often he comes to these things?"

Ochako and Izuku looked on at the entrance of their new destination in awe, taking in the sights before them as they slowly made their way inside. After leaving the planetarium and saying goodbye to Itsuka and Yui, the pair made their way to their next stop. It was an odd one, as it was a suggestion given to them by their dark, feathery friend Fumikage Tokoyami, but one that looked interesting, nevertheless. Evidently there was a fantasy/renaissance fair of sorts going on this week and their friend had offered them a pair of tickets to attend it. He was initially going to ask Tsuyu to go with him, but the frog girl had to go to her home to babysit her siblings today and couldn't come. Not wanting them to go to waste, and the fact that Tsuyu also invited him to her home as compensation, Tokoyami decided to offer the tickets to Izuku, saying that it can be considered an anniversary gift for the pair. Thankful to the bird-headed boy's generosity, the couple accepted the gift and made a promise to bring back a souvenir for both him and Tsuyu in return.

As the couple wandered around the park that housed the fair, they were surprised by how much it looked like a fantasy world. From large stands that sold potions and ham shanks, to animatronic creatures replicating dragons and such, and even people with animal based Quirks walking around, it was a marvel all on its own. The dying rain even helped with the setting quite a bit, especially as the clouds parted to create a beautiful rainbow over the park. It was as if it they walked into a Quirked version of the middle ages and they couldn't help but be fascinated by everything.

No wonder Tokoyami wanted to take Tsuyu here…

"Wow… They really made it look like we're in some kind of fantasy," Izuku said as he watched a pair of cat-headed women pass by dressed in renaissance dresses.

"No kidding. Look at all the knights and wizards here. Feels like they're gonna go out on a raid, or something. Hope they remember to stock up on potions and are properly equipped before setting out. Dragon slaying is not an easy task if you're not properly fitted out," Ochako mused as she gave a couple of knights by a stand a friendly wave, her words taking Izuku by surprise.

"Ochako, you're into fantasy?" He asked, quirking an eyebrow when he saw her suddenly blush up and looking away shyly.

"...I dabble. My parents and I used to have game nights when I was younger and at some point Dad thought it would be a good idea to throw in some classic tabletop rpgs into it for the heck of it. We even had costumes that we would wear so that we could get into character. We had a lot of fun, even if it was only three people!" Ochako said, looking quite excited as she spoke and prompting Izuku to chuckle before a thought popped into his mind.

"Oh! I think I remember your father showing me a picture of you and your mom dressed as wizards once when he came to celebrate your birthday last year! I thought you two were dressed up for Halloween but I got confused when he told me when the photo was taken. You took him away before he could explain it. It was a very adorable picture of you now that think about it," Izuku admitted, grinning slightly when he saw Ochako whine and lean into his arm to hide her blush. "Hey, c'mon. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. Lots of us used to do stuff like that when we were kids. Heck, I used to go around in All Might onesies and run around my mom's apartment shouting 'I Am Here!' every chance I get when I was super young. Mom showed you the pictures and told you the stories, remember? Trust me, you acting like a cute little witch is much more tame than some of the things that I did while being All Might Junior."

"*pppft!* A-All Might Junior!? Oh my god, you actually called yourself that!? That's just too adorable!" Ochako sputtered out, her loud laughter prompting Izuku to chuckle slightly in response as he waited for her to calm down. "Alright… Alright, you have a point. Guess I shouldn't be so embarrassed when it comes to stuff I did when I was young. Everyone has their moments as kids, after all."

"Exactly. I'm sure Tokoyami, Yaoyorozu, and even Todoroki did stuff like this when they were really young. Todoroki might be a bit of a stretch, considering his father, but I'm sure he had some ok moments," Izuku said, his voice a little unsure regarding his hot/cold companion, but it still had the intended effect if Ochako's wide smile was anything to go by.

"Fair enough. Now, let's go and have some fun here! I think I saw a stand nearby that has some cute looking frog charms that I bet Tsuyu would love! And maybe we can find a sword for Tokoyami around here. Shouldn't be too hard to find," The bubble brunette stated before grabbing her beau by the hand and proceeded to drag his bemused self throughout the fair.

The couple made many stops throughout their romp through the replicated medieval realm. It was such an immersive land that they couldn't help but be enamoured by it. Throughout it all, Ochako would even spout out random fantasy trivia facts when she got excited by what she saw, much to Izuku's amusement and her eventual embarrassment after realizing what she was doing. Even after constantly reassuring her that it was ok, the young hero couldn't help but silently admit to himself that seeing his girlfriend get flustered whenever she went into 'fantasy geek mode', as she called it, was very adorable. It also helped deter from the awkward feeling he had as they traveled around the fair; being the few who were not in a fantasy or dark age costume of any sort did made them feel a bit out of place.

Before he could dwell on it further, though, a certain voice started calling out to him, causing the couple to pause and turn their heads as a certain someone started approaching them.

"Yo! Midoriya, Uraraka! Didn't think we'd see you two here! What's up?" The gruff yet excited voice of Kirishima spoke up as he and the pink form of Mina approached the pair, the two dressed in long red and pink cloaks respectively, Kirishima having a red scarf and them having the widest smiles on their faces.

"Hey, Kirishima! Ashido! We're doing great! How are you two doing? We didn't think you two be here either!" Izuku said as soon as the childhood friends made it to him and Ochako.

"Dungeons and Dragons was a big thing back in our middle school. We had a few sessions with our classmates back in the day, and when an old friend of ours messaged us about this fair, we couldn't help but reserve tickets for this!" Kirishima explained, Mina nodding along in agreement.

"Yup! Tabletop games have always been our thing, so it was pretty awesome to hear about a fantasy fair going on this week! We even went and got ourselves some costumes for this under these cloaks that Yaomomo got for us all last week," The pink girl said, getting prepared to lift her cowl before pausing and giving the couple before her a curious stare. "By the way, what are you guys doing here? No offense, but it's kinda weird for you two to be here on your anniversary of all days. You're more space and hero nerds than fantasy geeks like me and Kiri."

"None taken. We weren't really planning to come here initially either. Tokoyami was the one who got us the tickets to come here since Asui couldn't go with him, and honestly, we're having a good time. Uraraka is actually quite the fantasy fan herself, believe it or not," Izuku said, an amused laugh escaping his lips when Ochako smacked him lightly on the shoulder with a scandalized expression.

"Deku!"

"Really? That's pretty cool, Uraraka! Didn't expect you to be a fantasy fan! You look like you'd be more into space and stars instead of magic and dragons. I bet you're a super pro at them, huh?" Kirishima said with his eyes practically sparkling in excitement.

"Fantasy games are what my parents and I played to pass time. I know general things, but trust me, I'm no pro…" Ochako muttered, rustling her own hair in embarrassment.

"You got experience, though! That's still pretty awesome! You should definitely be a part of a game Kiri and I are planning to do at the dorms at some time! We could even suit you up with your own costumes, if you want! We'll pay" Mina chimed in with just as much enthusiasm as Kirishima before pointing at the large building behind them.

"Wait, what? You want to get me and Deku fantasy cosplay costumes right now? You don't have to do that for us! They're super expensive, aren't they!?" Ochako questioned with a worried expression.

"Nah, Uraraka, don't worry about it. It's your anniversary, so let us do it for ya! You two have been together for over a year now and your dedication should definitely be rewarded! Let us do it!" Kirishima insisted, his and Mina's words making the gravity girl visibly uncomfortable before Izuku placed a hand on her shoulder and caused her to to stare up at his gentle expression.

"Ochako, calm down. I know their gift is a bit extravagant, but Tokoyami's wasn't that cheap either and we accepted it. We can do the same with theirs. Besides, considering how much they like stuff like this, I'm sure they know how to make good cosplays in affordable prices," The hero said with a smile, his words prompting the red and pink pair to nod in affirmation.

"That's right! The shop behind us is a pretty cheap thrift store for guests to find clothes to make costumes really quick! We already had ours done before the even, but we checked out the store ad found a bunch of cool stuff for you to check out!" Kirishima said, his words and Izuku's assurance causing Ochako to relax a little.

"...Alright then. You win. But you guys better not spend too much money on us. I know it's our anniversary and all, but I really don't want you guys to go so far for us. Please?"

"No worries, Ochako. We'll make sure to get you and Midori some awesome stuff for your cosplays without spending a fortune. We may not be budget masters like you, but we know how to find good stuff at reasonable prices!" Mina assured as she lifted a bit of her cloak and wrapped an arm around Ochako, revealing a leopard-print tube top with a corset and belt, a pair of leather gloves, a rustic looking skirt, a pair of boots with calf-high leggings and scalely shin guards.

"That's right! Just trust us, Uraraka! We know what we're doing!" Kirishima said with a grin and a thumbs up, his actions moving his cloak and showing off his own costume: A plain vest with no shirt, a torn, crimson waist cape, a pair of puffy pants and a pair of dark boots.

"...How are you two not cold in those clothes? Fall's over in a month and it's getting colder every day," Izuku questioned, he and Ochako having mirroring dumbfounded expressions.

"These cloaks are warmer than they look," Kirishima and Mina said with matching grins and thumbs up, further confusing the pair before they were dragged into the store.

As they promised, the childhood friends were able to find costume sets for the anniversary pair at very good prices, much to Ochako's relief. Kirishima dressed Izuku up as a simple adventurer with a green vest, white shirt, a pair of silver gloves and a false sword, while Mina got Ochako into a warm looking mage with a red shawl with hood, a pink flowing shirt, a single glove on her right hand and a wooden staff. The two kept their respective pants, leggings and boots since they fit their costumes already in their friends opinions. It was a fun experience for the couple, and they even spent some time after their little shopping session hanging out with their classmates and plan the game session for their dorm. After a while, though, Izuku checked his phone and saw how late it was, and with some words of apology, he and Ochako left Mina and Kirishima and proceeded to leave the fair. Stopping at a gift shop to pick up a couple of souvenirs for Tokoyami and Tsuyu, the two were close to the exit when they had found a very familiar, and very unexpected, individual entering through the gate.

"Miss Ryukyu! Hi! It's good to see you!" Ochako called out as she waved at her target with her wand, using her free hand to pull Izuku along as they approached the amused looking dragonic hero

"Well, well. If it isn't Deku and Uravity. Nice to see you two out and having fun. Those costumes look good on you," Ryukyu, clad in her typical hero outfit, said with a grin as she greeted the pair in return.

"We got them as gifts from a couple of our friends here for our anniversary. Our trip here was even a gift from a friend as well. We've had a lot of fun thanks to them!" Ochako explained, looking so bright and happy that both Izuku and Ryukyu couldn't help but smile at her.

"I see. Well, I'm glad you two are having a good time, then. Places like these aren't for everyone, so it's good to know you two are enjoying yourselves," Ryukyu said kindly.

"Thank you, ma'am. We're happy to see you as well. Are you here because of the influx of villain attacks in the area? You're not dressed like the other guests, so that means you're on patrol, right?" Izuku thanked before questioning the hero, who looked quite surprised by his words.

"...Yes, actually. I am. Suspicious activity has been happening all over the place, so many of us heroes have been stationed all around the city to be on watch. I'm surprised that you know about it, though. I'm sure that information hasn't been released to any student interns unless they're third-years, despite how talented they are," Ryukyu questioned back, a glint in her eye as she stared at the couple during her last statement.

"Oh, we heard about it from Thirteen over at the planetarium. We were hanging out there with a couple of our friends before coming over here and our teacher told us about it after we had a little photo session with him. We also promised not to get involved with any villain assaults and let you guys handle it unless absolutely necessary," Ochako explained, looking incredibly serious and nearly imposing until her hood flopped forward and covered her eyes.

"I see. Well, as long as you two stay safe, then it should be fine. Just don't do anything too reckless if you are forced to confront a villain," Ryukyu relented with a light sigh before looking at the couple curiously. "So, are you two finished with your date here? You know you can stay here for a good while. The fair is going to be sticking around until the next day."

"We have other plans right now, actually. We're going to see Deku's mom for lunch and after that we're gonna check out Gunhead's tournament after that. We have a dinner set too, but Deku hasn't told me where we're going, yet. All he said was to dress nice, and that usually means going somewhere expensive," Ochako explained, a mildly stern gaze aimed at Izuku towards the end.

"I just want our dinner to be a surprise. And I told you that dinner's not going to be that expensive," Izuku confessed with a shrug, a weak smile in response to his frugal girlfriend's annoyed sigh.

"I see. Well, don't let me keep you away from your fun. Stay safe out there, kids, and have a happy anniversary," Ryukyu said with a kind smile before departing with a wave. Before going too far, though, she turned her head back to the couple with an amused smile. "By the way, you two might want to change out of those fantasy clothes. I don't think a swordsman and a wizard would really fit in modern societies these days."

Izuku and Ochako, in response to the dragonic hero's statement, stared back at her blankly for a few moments before slowly turning their heads to each other. A short while later, their faces exploded in a flash of red and the pair quickly made their way back to the thrift store to change out of their costumes, hearing Ryukyu laugh loudly as they past her. Grateful as they were to her for saving them from utter mortification, they were still heavily embarrassed by what they nearly did go out into town in their newly acquired outfits. They could only imagine what some of their friends would say if they saw them in those clothes, especially Kaminari, Sero and even Bakugo. Inko would've also got a kick out of it if they showed up dressed like something out of a children's fantasy book now that they realized it,

Though they did had a feeling that a certain white haired child would absolutely love to see them in their gear, and after coming out of the store in their normal clothes, they made a mental note to at least put them back on after lunch just for her. She deserved more happiness in her life, after all, and nothing says fun like spending time with a pair of adventurers.

Author's notes:

And there you have it. A bit shorter than the other chapters before it and probably some errors as well, but I wanted to get something out for you guys since you've been waiting for so long. Also, because of how much of a pain this chapter was to get done, the other chapters will be delayed as a result. I apologize greatly that this fic will be running late, but hopefully I will be able to get the other chapters pumped out fast enough. The next theme is domestic, my forte, so I might be able to get something out in time. At least I hope. Regardless, thank you all so much for reading my fics. I hope you heroes have a fantastic day and I will see you next time!

Until then, Farewell. And remember: Go Beyond! Plus Ultra!