AllMightJr74 posted: Quirkless Heroes

Hi, I'm quirkless and I was wondering if anyone knew anything about People who went Pro without quirks! I've done some research and there aren't any in my country's hero registry. Does anyone know about Pro Quirkless Heroes in other countries? I really want to be a Hero when I grow up and I'd really like to know about them!

TechPrincess replied: I'm just like you!

I was born without a Quirk as well! I've never met anyone else like us, and I haven't heard of any pros who share our condition either. But I think it's possible with a lot of hard work!

Melissa hadn't expected AllMightJr to reply as quickly he did, or at all for that matter. She also wasn't expecting him to be as excited as she was to be talking to someone else like her. Within a few days the two were messaging each other at odd times, talking about heroes or support tech. She learned his name was Izuku, he was 5 and lived in Japan. They were both fans of All Might and lived with one parent. She told him about her Uncle Toshi(with a few details omitted to keep him from freaking out) and he told her about his friend Kacchan. They shared pictures and gushed about heroes with each other. Talking to Izuku about their shared experiences was a breath of fresh air. Normally people would treat her with kid gloves, as if she was made of glass. Izuku loved to geek out over her blueprints with her, pointing out potential additions that might extend the usefulness of the prototype.

Despite him being a few years younger than her, he was quickly picking up on quirk theory and analysis. He made observations that she didn't consider at all, like he was picking apart the quirk and examining each component. She thought that it was odd that he was so incessant on Heroics. He could accomplish much more in Support instead. Only a few weeks into their friendship, her curiosity led her to ask why he chose that route.

TechPrincess: Why don't you just go into Quirk research? it's safer.

AllMightJr74: ...

AllMightJr74: it feels like i'd be givin up.

AllMightJr74: it's like, if someone needs help, I couldn't just stand aside and do nothing.

AllMightJr74: sorry I know it sounds dumb, I wouldn't be able to do anything to help but

AllMightJr74: would it really hurt to try?

TechPrincess: huh.

She thought that over for a moment. Briefly a memory of her uncle's words bubbled up. Her father was his hero… maybe she could be Izuku's hero? If he wouldn't give up heroics, maybe she could help make his dream a reality? Maybe he would never be in the top ten, but he could still set a whole new precedent for heroics around the world.

TechPrincess: I guess I understand that.

TechPrincess: Izuku... I want to help you.

AllMightJr74: Wait really?

TechPrincess: yeah!

TechPrincess: Like I said, I think that you can be a hero!

I'll be your Hero, Izuku!

After his conversation with Melissa, tentative sketches of a possible Hero Costume slowly began to fill his notebook. Izuku would sometimes send ideas of gear and receive excited messages back from Melissa. Reading her ideas about how to prepare for a hero course filled him with hope, like he was watching All Might's debut video. He felt excitement at her suggestions and support, she was just as fascinated by quirks and heroes as he was, and they often spent hours messaging each other about the heroes they saw.

Izuku began observing the quirks in his class and discussing them with Melissa when they had the time. Kacchan became a regular topic of debate between the two as Izuku believed his quirk was potentially very powerful and would save a lot of people. Melissa argued that as the quirk developed it could cause more property damage than it would defend. The debate was always lighthearted but Izuku felt his stance start to shift a bit.

"Deku, think fast!" A ball slammed into the back of his head, knocking him to the ground. His notebook tumbled out of his hands.

Kacchan jogged up behind him, laughing. "Wow Deku, I even gave you a heads up... What's this?" He reached down and picked up Izuku's notebook. Izuku tried to snatch it back but was shoved back to the ground. Kacchan flipped through a few pages as his friends began to approach. "'Hero notes for the future'? Do you really think a Quirkless loser like you is gonna be a hero just with a bunch of scribbles. Heroes need to be strong, not wimps like you." He flipped through a few pages as his friends stopped Izuku from rising from his spot on the ground.

"Give it back!" Izuku squirmed as the pair giggled at his torment.

Kacchan laughed and started reading the notes out loud. "Look he has one on me! Katsuki Bakugo, Quirk: Explosion. He sweats nit- nitro- ni-tro-gly-ce-rin and ignites it. The quirk man-I-fests on his palms... Who's 'melissa'?" his good mood evaporated as he read over Melissa's theory of potential repercussions of overuse.

Words like 'early onset arthritis' and 'chronic dehydration' that held no meaning to the preschooler outside of the vague negative tone that accompanied them. Confusion and anger made themselves apparent on his face. "Y'know, I'll do you a favor Deku." He cupped the notebook in his hands and activated his quirk.

Time crawled to a stop. Izuku's notes crumbled to ash in front of his eyes. Shock sent him into a mental spiral as the burned pages fell to the ground and were viciously stomped on. The caretaker seemed to finally notice what was going on and made her way over. He didn't hear her or Ka- Bakugo. The pair of cronies backed off at her approach, allowing Izuku to crawl forward and grab the remains of his notebook.

AllMightJr74: Hey Melissa

TechPrincess: Morning Izuku!

AllMightJr74: I lost my notebook... A bully took it.

TechPrincess: Oh no!

TechPrincess: Are you ok?

AllMightJr74: I'm fine

TechPrincess: I wish I could be there, if Uncle Toshi heard about that he'd give that bully a good talking to :(

AllMightJr74: its fine. the caretaker talked to his mom and she got me a new one.

AllMightJr74: but I lost all my sketches

TechPrincess: :( he sounds like the worst

AllMightJr74: He is...

AllMightJr74: Anyways, did you hear about All Might's new Sidekick?

TechPrincess: Oh yeah! his quirk is so cool!

AN: some slight edits to this chapter, mostly dialogue and Bakugo's characterization.