Chapter 1: A new hero

Midoriya Izuku's been wanting to become a hero since he was a kid after seeing Wild Tiger and Barnaby brooks Jr on television. "Wild tiger is soooo cool mom! He gives the bad guys a "pow" then Barnaby finishes them off with a "bam"! I want to become a hero just like them!" Inka glanced at her little boy and gave him a gleaming smile, knowing Izuku was happy. A year later his NEXT power began appearing but it was unstable and he didn't know how to control it. "I'm sorry mom. I broke a plate again." Inka covered her mouth and breathed out a "oh my" before helping Izuku pick up the broken pieces. "Don't worry about it Izuku. I'm sure you'll learn how to control your power." Izuku never forgot his mothers words even to this day. Only a few months later he was able to control his power and he knew exactly what it was. He had super strength just like Wild Tiger and Barnaby but for him it was slightly different. He could use it however much he wanted, well until his body gave out from over use that is. Now all he had to do was finish middle school and high school then quickly become a hero for HeroTV.

Midoriya Izuku, aged 22 now, recently got word from a new company that wanted him to become a hero for them. The company was called "NEXT for you" and they made products for NEXT users and even nonNEXT people. The day he was to go and meet the CEO of the company he cleaned up more than he usually did then headed out the door of his apartment. He thought of his mom as he walked to the train station (it's a small in-city train that has it's own route and there is only a few in the city). 'She would be so proud of me right now. If only she could remembered me...' Izuku's mother Inka was diagnosed with alzheimers 3 years ago and she doesn't remember Izuku for what he is now. She only remembers him as a five year old, so when Izuku visits she doesn't recognize him at all and she'll tell "a complete stranger" all about her son and how wonderful he is then minutes later she'll forget they ever had the conversation.

Izuku boarded the train and thought more about his past as he stared out one of the windows, seeing the buildings passing by. 'Kacchan never visits anymore. He stopped when we entered into middle school. He began hating me ever since my next power began forming when I was 5 years old. After my power started, the bullying and name calling began as well. He must have hoped I would be NEXTless like many people are. I wish to see Kacchan again. I miss him.' The train speaker turned on with a screech and the conductor began speaking (I never rode a train so don't kill me if it's not accurate). "Next stop, Kiraha station. Please remain where you are until the train has come to a complete stop.-" The conductor repeated two more times as the train came to a screeching stop. Izuku stood up and headed for the door like several others. The bustling of the city was a big difference from the calm small train he was just on. The green haired young man spotted the staircase that led up to the shopping district then headed in that direction. 'Now I need to go north towards the tallest building in the city. He looked at the poorly drawn map in his hands then looked up at the buildings. He saw the tallest building then headed in it's direction. 'The building I'm looking for is a few blocks from the tallest building. The map says it's 5 story's tall with a two pillars at it's entrance and has automatic glass doors.' He walked down past the tallest building then glanced down the street to see the building he was looking for.

He walked in and went straight to the front desk, to the only person in the lobby. "Um hello. I'm here to see Mizuki Tachibana." The girl receptionest phoned in a call to the CEO office. "Sir. Midoriya Izuku is here to see you." The voice on the other side of the phone spoke. "Thank you Riza-chan. Send him up. Call me when the other one arrives." Riza clicked the phone machine then pointed with her hand to the elevator on the left. "Mizuki-san is on the top floor." Izuku nods then shuffles to the door getting more and more nervous than he was before. He walks into the elevator then recalls what Mizaki-san said to Riza. 'Call me when the other one arrives.' Izuku thought of what it could mean. 'Could it be another hero that will be working for this company? A hero partner?' The elevator ding startled the tall yet skinny boy then he hurried out onto the fifth floor. He saw two large doors in front of him a few feet down the wide hallway.

As he entered the doors he saw a 35 year old man sitting in a leather chair behind a mahogany desk. "Midoriya Izuku I presume?" Izuku replied with a yes then was motioned forward. He sat down in one of the two chairs that were placed in front of the desk. "I would like to start with telling you about why I chose you but I am waiting for the second hero I chose to show up. I hope you don't mind." Izuku shook his head but as he waited one question kept bugging him so he decided to ask Mizuku-san. "Is the other hero going to be my partner?" The man did not hesitate with his answer. "Yes. I'm sure your strength and his explosions will become a powerhouse team." Izuku's eyes widened when the man said explosions. "E-explosions? The...the partner, what's his name?" While he nearly finished his question the phone machine beeped at Mizaki-san. "Yes Riza-chan? Is he here?" On the other line the woman replied. "Yes. Bakugou Katsuki is here." Izuku gasped when he heard that name. He hadn't heard it out loud since graduating and moving out from his house.

Izuku sat in the chair with his hands on his knees, heart pounding in his chest. He was looking down, sweat formed on his forehead. He didn't know how to react once he saw Katsuki walk throught those double doors. 'What should I say? Hey Kacchan, long time no see! No that's over done and he'd probably hit me. Kacchan, It's been a while.' His thoughts wouldn't stop but once he heard the door knob turn his thoughts haulted and his breathing nearly did the same. 'What do I do? Kacchan is opening the door. I'm going to see Kacchan again after nearly 6 years.' The door opened all the way and Izuku squeezed his eyes shut hoping, but also a little scared, to hear the voice he he missed so much. "I'm here...to be number one."