The power of quirks started with a baby born with the ability to glow. Since then the world saw even more of these unexplained abilities. Soon the whole world had 80% of its population with powers called quirks. This is the age of heroes a profession highly sought after. However not everyone can be heroes, it truly is a profession that only a few people can even try to attempt.
This is my story of how I met one the world's greatest heroes. But first allow me to introduce myself my name is Vincent and needless to say I'm not an easy person to get along with. My life is not a very fortunate one, I was left at an orphanage before I could remember anything about my parents. For all I know they could be dead, might as well be for leaving me behind. But enough of that depressing topic let's start with the day I learned of my quirk (a little over 11 years before the battle training arc). All I knew about quirks at the time was that each were unique and no two people truly had the same quirk just like fingerprints.
I was considered a late starter since I couldn't accurately figure out my actual age. Although my appearance didn't help either being half Japanese and Caucasian. I had a pale almost sickly complexion, dull grey eyes and short unkempt dark brown hair. I was tall and slim for a young little boy supposedly at 4 years old. Still I didn't grow up in an abusive foster home either actually quite the opposite it was a good place.
The foster home actually was ran by a Catholic church in Japan that took in orphans and at the least gave them a chance. The priests that ran the orphanage were Father Shon and Sister Diane both were kind and yet quick to scold misbehaving. Father Shon was an Irish man that had short red hair and hazel glassy eyes. Sister Diane was actually Japanese with long black hair and violet eyes that I swear could see your soul. But yeah there I was in preschool and in my dorky school uniform a green shirt and khaki shorts. Class was almost over we still had 15 minutes before it officially ended. I was dared put my hand in hot water and much to my surprise didn't get burned. Before you start with why on earth would you do something so stupid I was roughly four years old at the time so intelligence wasn't fully developed.
"I did it." I said Triumphantly.
I just put my hand into a cup of hot water heated by my fellow classmate with the ability to heat up objects. Let me tell you I knew he was mad.
"You cheated." He called me out.
"Did not." I protested.
"Did too."
"Did not."
"Did too."
"Did not."
"Enough you two what's going on?" Our teacher Ms Gale snapped.
Ms Gale was one of the teachers present in the class and she practically snapped at everyone who misbehaved. She was stood at 4ft 9in and her quirk affected her appearance with skin and eyes being green. Her hair was scarlet I swear she looked like a walking plant. She wore a similar attire to our school uniform with the change being a khaki short skirt.
"Vincent cheated." The brat spat.
"What were you two evening playing?" She demanded.
"He said I wasn't brave so I put my hand in hot water to prove him wrong." I clarified.
Ms Gale rubbed her temples practically trying not to scream at the nonsense she just heard. Needless to say she was curious so once again water heated to a steam I put my hand back and removed without a burn.
"Vincent did that hurt?" She asked.
"No." I said honestly.
Ms Gale had inspected my hand and saw no sign of any damage, she was simply speechless. My quirk didn't activate in a flashy manner leaving her completely at a loss. Class came to end and much to my surprise for the first time Sister Diane was late. After 45 minutes much to my horror Father Shon had come running in his usual black priest suit with the collar open.
"Sorry for the delay Sister Diane wasn't feeling well." He said approaching Ms Gale and I.
"Please don't make a habit of this." Ms Gale groaned.
Before I could begin my walk home Father Shon had gotten a letter from Ms Gale and she whispered something to him I couldn't hear. Only I before I could protest he simply took me by the wrist and dragged me along his scenic route home. The weather was little muggy with humidity and clouds with dim sunlight barely breaking through.
"So you a have quirk now from what I have been told." Father Shon said in a stern voice. "On top of that you didn't lose your temper."
I was notorious for temper tantrums when other kids got in my face or when I got angry.
"I thought I was in trouble." I grumbled.
"You did good today Sister Diane will be happy to hear about this." Father Shon said carrying on with a joyful tone.
A few blocks later we arrived at the foster home which was mostly a small dormitory with a kitchen and lobby in the front and large bath in the back. We entered removing our shoes and and putting on our slippers.
"I suggest you wash up I'm going to need your help with supper tonight." Father Shon instructed.
I didn't reply I just went to my room changed into a different set of clothes and washed my hands and face. I went to the kitchen and saw Father Shon with ingredients and cooking essentials all laid atop the table.
"Ah my helper has arrived." He chuckled.
"What am I reading this time." I growled.
"Lose the attitude you're having a good day let's end on a good note." Father Shon scolded.
He handed me a note and I read basically how to make a homemade Ramen which in all honesty wasn't difficult. We just needed to cut vegetables and not add tomato since Father Shon was allergic but when it came to finer ingredients like sauce and seasonings I struggled.
"We need 1 uh I don't know this one?" I admitted sheepishly.
"Tablespoon." Father Shon said pointing out what I didn't understand.
"Thank you." I said trying my best to hide my embarrassment.
Soon we finished the the preparation all that was left was to add the ingredients to the boiling water and let it sit.
"I got the table set while you cleaned up earlier so go on ahead and have a seat." Father Shon said while adding ingredients to the pot of boiling water.
"No point in arguing." I said a little agitated.
The table was set for four people which was the current number of residents of the orphanage. Before long both Sister Diane and fellow orphan Elizabeth arrived both wore simple blue dresses that were matching. Elizabeth was a little younger than me and yet her quirk had already affected her the day she was born. She had scarlet hair and red scaly patches on the side of her face and an iguana like tail with a tanned complexion. Her eyes were mismatched her left eye was blue while her right was orange. Both took their seats quietly and soon Father Shon came in with dinner.
"Alright everyone is here let's say grace." Father Shon said placing the pot in the center of the table.
"God is good, god is love let us thank him for this food." We all said in a close unison.
Dinner that night was a little eventful Father Shon boasted about my good behaviour. Sister Diane simply congratulated me on not misbehaving and not getting into any trouble. Elizabeth just listened intently simply glad to be around others. However I didn't care for Father Shon getting carried away.
"Now Vincent has a good day maybe something miraculous might happen." Father Shon stated boldly.
"Really what could happen?" Elizabeth asked softly.
"Who knows a wish might come true." Father Shon said fascinating Elizabeth.
"Don't get too excited miracles happen for a reason not for butterfly effects." Sister Diane warned sternly.
"Sister Diane don't be like that what's wrong with wishing?" Father Shon asked practically startled by Sister Diane.
"Nothing is wrong with wishing, but don't make light use of the lord's miracles he gives and takes." Sister Diane scolded.
Seeing them go back and forth on their ideologies from where I was sitting looked like a couple arguing. Then came the fighting words and the evening lost its 'end on a good note'.
"You want to know a miracle only the lord can stop is you smoking Father Shon." Sister Diane said coldly and seeing Father Shon tense up.
"Oh really now what about you and your drinking problem." Father Shon snapped back.
"At least drinking is preferable compared to your filthy habits!" Sister Diane countered.
"I can smoke a pack of cigarettes in a week while you go through a 6 pack a day." Father Shon mocked pretty much fighting dirty now.
"Stop it you're both acting like Vincent while he's having a bad day." Elizabeth scolded.
I practically reeled from the double tap that was too close to home. Father Shon and Sister Diane were dumbstruck, sweet little Elizabeth just mopped the floor with them. If Elizabeth had a Mic she could have dropped it and the crowd would go wild.
"Can I drown now?" I asked feeling hurt.
"No." Both Sister Diane and Father Shon answered.
"Why don't you get ready for bed you two." Sister Diane offered.
"Ok." Elizabeth said answering for both of us.
Elizabeth and I made our way to bath and got warm water running.
"Alright that should be warm enough." I said absently.
"Vincent are you going to be ok?" Elizabeth asked showing concern.
"Yeah." I answered absently.
I just went to straight to bed I didn't even want a bath after getting used to stop adults from arguing. But much to my chagrin Father Shon caught me and sent me back. After going through the routine of bathe, brush my teeth then put on my pajamas. I finally got to my room and plopped down on my bed.
"Vincent are you forgetting something?" I heard Father Shon ask sternly.
I just sighed and got down from my bed and knelt at the foot of my bed and started praying. After a few minutes I heard Father Shon walk away and as soon as I couldn't hear him anymore I got back in bed and crawled under the covers.
"Vincent you awake?" I heard Sister Diane call.
"Yes." Vincent answered sitting up.
Sister Diane took a seat at the edge of my bed next to me.
"I figure since Father Shon went a little far with bringing up your quirk, I will take you to get it thoroughly examined." Sister Diane explained.
"Thank you I guess." Vincent said unsure of how else to accept the fact that it was an invasive procedure.
"You did good today I know it gets tough at times." Sister Diane while getting up. "Don't worry I'm sure you'll find a family."
Vincent watched Sister Diane exit the room and turned off the light and left with a 'Good night'. Vincent simply just thought why would anyone want him to be part of their family. He wasn't talented in anything to be considered a prodigy, his quirk wasn't flashy either and to top it off he easily got into trouble.
"Nobody wants a trouble maker like me." Vincent said laying down and falling asleep.
Earlier that day, the news had covered All Might facing off against a string of criminals and in a rather high criminal appearance spree. All Might practically worked over time and still managed to end the day standing strong.
"Man today was rough." All Might said to himself.
All Might wore his hero costume without his cape and simply saw the city from the roof he stood a top from.
'Still this bothers me more criminals showing up while I'm the symbol of peace, can't be helped I guess the title is a double edged sword it deters most and attracts in only a few.' All Might thought to himself.
Soon a siren sounded off drawing the attention of All Might, an armored truck was being pursued by the police.
"Justice never sleeps, break time's over." All Might said jumping off to join the pursuit down on the street.