the myth, the legend, the friend

by DarthPeezy

Izuku Midoriya is the number one hero, a man who surpassed All Might. He was without equal, a bastion of strength and kindness that everyone looked up to. He died standing tall. He died for what he believed in. And he left so many behind. Some knew him a friend. Some knew him as a myth. And others knew him as a legend. These are the letters, the speeches, and the howls of grief

1. Chapter 1: Principal Nezu

Let me welcome you to your first year at UA. I wish it could be under better circumstances but no one can deny the dark cloud over us.

Izuku Midoriya, the hero Deku, is dead.

He stood where you stand right now nearly two decades. I don't remember the day or the weather or anything cliché like that. It was just a normal day and he was just a normal boy. Just like today is a normal day and you are all normal students.

You can all become as great as he was. Izuku Midoriya was kind and reckless and brash. He cared so much for people that he would lay down his life. He never asked that you matched him or be as strong as he was. No, all he asked was that you try and be better.

The pain in your hearts is a reminder of the cost you may one day pay. So, try as hard as you can so you never leave anyone behind. And if you make mistakes, look to those beside you and ask for help.

All of you will become great heroes for one reason.

All of us here will not fail the legacy Deku left behind.

We will not let you fail.

No matter what happens, no matter what you are going through, we will not rest until you are the best you can be. And when you are that, we will show you how to surpass your limits.

And now, I ask that we have a moment of silence for the hero who died.