My name is Kai Aribe and I'm a new student at UA. I'm part of the 1% of quirk users. I don't simply have 1 quirk, but multiple quirks. It's a rare phenomena that isn't talked about due to how rare it is. A very small amount of people can be born with multiple quirks, or gain quirks dependent on the environment their mother was in when pregnant.
Most of those with multiple quirks only have 2, but some have more. Obviously it's rarer the more quirks you have. I have 3.
UA is considered the most prestigious hero school in the world and I've been accepted to go to it. UA is responsible for the top 2 heroes in Japan, All Might and Endeavor, although All Might is leagues ahead of Endeavor. I admire All Might, but I'm not star struck by him.
My personality may not mesh well in UA considering I'm typically not one to standout or socialize. I kind of just go about my thing, but I want to do this so I can help people.
The first day of class was a little nerve-racking. I got into the 1-A class which is good, but apparently my teacher, Mr. Aizawa who is also known as Eraserhead, is tough. When he speaks, it's almost monotone as if he doesn't want to be here. I look around the class and see my classmates. Well, except for the invisible girl. Nobody really struck me except for the boy with a burn mark on his eye. I wonder what his story is.
Mr. Aizawa started class telling us to behave and that he would be conducting a series of tests to see where we stand. Oh and that the worst performer would be kicked out of the school.
Cool. I'm not nervous at all. Nope, not one bit. Ugh.
Before the tests began nearly all of the students were muttering to each other about Aizawa and these tests. A couple doubted that he'd actually expel someone on the first day, but another student said she heard Aizawa was a strict teacher. That doused any hope that he was just lying about expelling someone
During the series of tests I find myself unable to do the best, but I don't really want to. My strongest quirk is not fit for any of these tests nor do I want to show everyone it. As far as everybody knows my quirk is Unbreakable Bones. My bones can not break. It affords me a good amount of strength but nothing too noticeable. My other quirks I can keep hidden.
It's clear from the tests who are the standouts. The boy with the burn scar on his face, Shoto Todoroki, and the very arrogant Katsuki Bakugo. However, this other boy with green hair, Izuku Midoriya, stood out in the ball throw test even though he came in last. Luckily for him, Mr. Aizawa was indeed lying about expelling the student who came in last. He wanted us to do our absolute best.
During the rest of the school day I couldn't help but think about Midoriya and his strange quirk. His quirk allows him to muster an insane amount of power but he can't control it. It's like a kid who just learned how to ride a bike. But he's 15. How can this be?
When the school day was over I accidentally bumped into Bakugo and quickly apologize. It didn't mattr because he let me have it anyways as I looked into his rage-filled eyes. "I apologized already, so I'll be going now."
He grabbed my arm and barked as I closed my fist ready to fight back, "You don't turn your back on me."
The green-haired boy jumps in to stop the incident from getting out of hand, "Kacchan, stop. He didn't mean it and he apologized."
"Shut it, Deku."
I watched as several others, including Todoroki, watch on but say nothing. A girl named Uaraka stood next to Midoriya, and judging by her breathing she seemed nervous. Midoriya was also nervous as he was slightly trembling, and that together with the nicknames they had for each other it was clear Izuku and Katsuki had history.
I glared at Bakugo, unsure of what he was going to do. His eyes were steady and so was his breathing. He didn't get satisfaction from this, it was just who he was; explosive, like his quirk. He's all bark.
I unclenched my fist and swiftly pulled out of his grip. Soon after, Aizawa came over and scolded us. "Cut it out you two. I'd hate to have to kick you both out of the school for a childish reason." I nod and walk away from the scene.
As I walk home I can hear footsteps and some panting behind me. I only turn around when I hear someone call my name. It was Midoriya.
"Uh hey, um your name is uh-"
"Kai Aribe," I say embarrassed.
He smiled greatly and nodded, "Okay, Kai."
"So is there something I can do for you?" I asked.
"I just want to apologize for Kacchan's actions. He's a bit of a hothead."
I almost chuckled, "I gathered as much. He's not exactly hero-like."
I notice Midoriya skip a breath just before shaking his head. He was slightly shocked I would say that, which he confirms. "That's not it. He wants to be a hero. He admires All Might. He's just a bit much about how he goes about it."
Chuckling I reply, "All Might is well liked. Bakugo won't be at this rate." This caused Midoriya's eyes trail away. He cared about this headcase but it didn't seem like they were friends based on how Bakugo treated him.
"I'm sorry for saying that about your friend. I'm clearly missing something," I say trying to mean the words that came out. The green haired boy smiled, appreciating my apology.
We walked together for a bit in silence, well he spoke and I just listened. I actually enjoyed his company. Something about him makes him very inviting. I don't know if it's his soft tone or smile.
"So your quirk," I begin to ask. "You can't control it?"
He shakes his head as he looks down at the ground as if he was disappointed in himself. "Why not?"
"It's hard to describe. I have all of this power inside me but I can't let it out without hurting myself."
He looked unsure if that even helped me understand it and to be honest I'm not sure I understand it any more than I already did. It still didn't answer how a UA student can't control his own quirk even at a basic level. He broke his finger. Even if he just discovered this quirk, it's strange how he got into UA then. Rescue points be damned, he needs to get a grip on this power.
"What if I can help you?" I ask him and also ask myself because I said those words without even thinking how I can actually help him.
Midoriya's big smile instantly makes me feel guilty. He's excited. He nods his head furiously.
"Uh..." I drone on saying when I get a eureka moment. "My quirk. It allows me to act like a punching bag. You can punch me."
He seemed confused, "But wouldn't you get hurt?'
I nodded, "Yeah, but my bones won't break. As long as you don't kill me I'll be fine."
That sounded a lot more reassuring in my head.
He didn't seem convinced as his face dropped, "Eh. It doesn't change the fact that I'll break my body when I hit you."
"So hit me without your quirk. Then learn how to eek out some of that power you have boiling up. Think of it like a pressure cooker."
He began muttering to himself. I looked around as people started looking at us as if we were crazy. What the hell is he doing? I grab him by the neck and drag him into an alley way.
"Dude, chill out with the muttering in public please? Especially if you are with me."
He rubs his head nervously, "Haha sorry. I-uh tend to do that. But about your proposal. I just don't know if it is feasible for me at this time. Can I think about it?"
I nod. I just had this weird urge to help him and I don't know why. It brought a smile to my face knowing I could help him.
"Thanks, Kai. I really appreciate it."
We walked together for a few minutes and talked about our favorite heroes. I didn't really have a favorite but he was very much a big fan of All Might, which is cool. When we split up I couldn't help but notice I hated him not longer walking beside me.
I haven't had a friend in years. I've been living in this town for about 5 years and have kept to myself. I walked into my small apartment and placed my bag on the chair. My cat, Sora brushed up against my leg.
As I fed my cat I prepared myself some ramen, which was normal. I don't have a lot of food nor can I afford a variety of foods, so ramen is my choice of food.
This is my life. My cat, which I found on the street when she was just a kitten, a small apartment and myself. No friends. No family.
I hope this was a good start to the fic and a good way of introducing an OC. As you can tell I'm going to use the anime's timeline as a bit of road map for the fic, but the outcomes and certain things that occur will be different. So you'll know where this story plots are going to be heading but you aren't going to know the result. The addition of an OC, will help with that.
As for the structure of the story telling I've gone with 1st person with a focus on the OC. However, I will write chapters or switch in the middle of chapters between 1st person views of other characters like Midoriya. A part of me wants to utilize 3rd person every once and a while, but I don't want to make a mess of it.
Anyways, I don't know how frequently I will update this. At the very least my goal is to update once a week, but knowing me I may throw in 2 chapters a week. Feel free to leave any criticisms or questions in reviews or just pm me. I will respond back.