Holy crap you have no idea how plot bunnies attacked me! Ever since Eri was introduced in the Manga and had Fanarts of her grown up self with Midoriya and Kota, plot bunnies attacked me like All Might Ora-ing that Noumu in Season 1!
Well, yeah, I'm a scumbag for not updating 'The Other One' but only because I was readin' through the manga again! So rest assured, 'The Other One' is still being updated, just had to get this damn bunny outta my Head!
Also cause I don't wanna lose the idea too fast. Anyway, onto the premise of sorts.
Of Hero Days: In a Daze
Chapter 1: Prologue
As the three fighters stood tall and proud, it couldn't be same for their body conditions. Though their spirit still burned within, even the most, up most top students has a limit. Of course, the three took a moment to absorb the atmosphere.
"AND THERE IS THE FINAL SHOWDOWN FOLKS! IN BETWEEN THE GENIUS BAKUGOU, THE PRODIGY TODOROKI AND THE FAN FAVORITE UNDERDOG, MIDORIYA!"
"Ah…shit that guys screamin' hurts my ear…"
"Haah…same here…"
"Guys…"
Now one would wonder, why the hell is the one of the top students of Class 1-A having a three way fight in front of a large audience in a stadium? Because the young kids that you once knew isn't a kid anymore. Stopped of innocence, adolescent and timid nature, now hardened, spirited young adults in their graduation day.
Of course which sums to whom will be this year's top graduate. A test, ala Yuuei Tournament style in all different categories but no one was more excited in the final stages. Originally set to be one on one, a twist came and the three shining stars was given a chance on who will come out on top.
Though brutal, only one will stand above others and be the number one!...graduate of Yuuei this year. We have the ever hot headed Bakugou Katsuki, still explosive as ever, still full of rage…only multiply that tenfold and surprisingly not so jerk-ish anymore.
"I beatin' you guys shits to oblivion!"
Well…maybe.
Nearby, the ever calm Todoroki Shouto. Surpassing far beyond everyone, a devastating duo style fighter who dominates both close and long range combat. A true monster were it not to his actual kind nature. Though still retaining his demeanor in his earlier years, he's much more open then before.
"Bakugou…Midoriya…let's give it everything we've got…"
"I…second that…"
And the last, tired gasp belonged to look and behold the still socially awkward, but getting there under dog, Midoriya Izuku. Still as awkward as ever, still as shy as ever and still moving (and to a certain extent, girls) hearts to wherever he goes. No one had expected the young boy to grow into what was known as the 'Big Three'.
Yes there was them before but they're long Pro's by now.
Anyway, the condition of three fighters we're all not too good. Bakugou had dirt marks and bruises everywhere, added along his arms were pulsing like hell due to overusing his Quirk in a short burst momentums at a near constant rate.
Shouto was not doing well either. His breaths we're extremely ragged and his left side had some burnt marks while the other side had some patches of skin a bit purple due to over use and/or forced to over use his right side.
And finally, Midoriya. He was…well…worse between the three. One of his arm was limp and bruised, his body battered and his face looked as if he was ready to faint. He only stood on one leg as the other was bent in an odd angle, but the adrenaline kept him going.
Just because he can go 82% doesn't mean he can go 100% rapidly. It's still a large gap! Even then, reaching the maximum would be his predecessor's maximum! He haven't achieved his own maximum yet!
Midroiya sighed and said, "A-At any rate…I think the fights gone long enough. Anymore would just endangered our lives!"
"And this is coming from the shit who beats up a Villain? Fuck that!"
"This is different Kacchan!"
"…He's right. You're hands are shaking already."
"Shut it half and half bastard!"
Bakugou bit his lip but couldn't agree more. His hands were shaking but he gripped them into a fist. One strike. One last, powerful strike to determine who gets to be on top!...which of course he would be the one! With a last breath, he used his explosive to propel himself into the sky!
As he flew beyond the stadium, he dropped down!
"To be Number One!"
Shouto also prepared his final strike. He knows Bakugou will prepare one final large explosion and so he encased the entire arena with ice as he prepared his fire! Using Bakugou's explosion with the condensed oxygen in the encased arena will trigger a large explosion! Shouto just needs to prepare his recoil impact.
"To be a great Hero!"
And so, Midoriya gripped his movable fist hard, before taking a step/limp back as his hands let's out his signature glow.
One for All…100%...
This is it, this is their final strike! To be the Number One! To be a great Hero! With their resolve, they shouted-
"""I WILL NOT LOSE TO YOU!"""
"DEEEEKKKUUUUU!"
"MIDORIYAAA!"
"KACCHAAAN! TODOROKIIII!"
As Bakugou plummeted into the ground with his hands thrust forward-!
"MEGATON….IMPAAAAAACT!
Shouto swiped his arm, let loose a large fire which triggers a massive explosion around the vicinity and-!
"NIFLHEIM!"
And with a final heave, Midoriya thrust his fist! The fist which he has poured his heart into! The fist that has defied fate and shaped the future!
"DETROID….SMAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSHHHH!"
As the finalist's let's out their final, most massive, most powerful, most explosive impact, they….!
Bzzzzttttt…
"Okyaaaa?!"
"Nooooooo!"
A girl and boy screaming was heard, followed by groaning as the sight of static on TV was seen. The boy grumbled and pushed a button on a nearby CD player and popped out the cassette. "Tch…" He muttered. "Stupid out of date thing. Why doesn't anyone record that on their phone anyway?!"
"Because Todoroki-kun's heat intensity burned away and/or melted metal within the Stadium…" A voice, belonging to Midoriya 'Deku' Izuku, was heard. Long of his usual shy demeanor, Midoriya stood tall with a gentle smile. His trademark Hero Costume was seen, heavily resembling his costume 'Gamma', save for a minor adjustments by his arms, and a single, tattered black cape by his shoulder.
Midoriya certainly aged well, growing taller, though nothing much changed. He peered down to a boy and smiled. "Kota, Eri, do tell why are you screaming so early in the morning?"
"Cause' we were watching Big Bro's final fight before his graduation! It was the best thing I've ever seen!"
"It was ten years ago and it's still being used as a reference? People sure do love explosive fights…till' someone almost breaks apart their body, hahaa…" Midoriya joked, remembering the scars he earned. Recovery Girl wouldn't let him hear the end of it!
"Besides, aren't you supposed to be with your Aunt?"
"She's right across the street you know…" Kota mused, before eyeing the girl in front of him. "And you."
"Hiii?!"
"Kota, you know she's…well…"
"Like you when you were young?"
"Dang it who teaches you this blunt-ness?!"
"Bakugou did."
"…"
"…I-Izu-nii…"
"Yes Eri?"
The girl sniffled, slowly inching herself away from Kota. Why she was hanging out with him, she doesn't know. He wasn't bad honestly, in fact, he was kinda like a brother to her but…
"Toughen up Eri!" Kota huffed, flicking his finger and sent a water-like projectile towards Eri's forehead. It was…more or less his way of trying to get her to open up. He was weird but she knew he meant good but…
Couldn't he be more nicer like Midoriya? She blushed at the memory of his sweet, kind acts, trance in her own dream land where bells were ringing where people were gathered for a special wedding involving her and-
"Earth to Eri!"
Flick!
"Kya?!"
"Kota, that's not nice…"
"But Bakugou said this is how he teaches you to 'toughen up'!"
Kacchan is the last person whom you should take advice regarding helping people!
Still, he couldn't help but laugh and eyed outside the window where the ever growing society was seen. Ten years. Ten years since his graduation day, and seven since his fateful showdown with that person. Some sacrifices were made…
He peered down and eyed his metallic right arm.
But it was for the greater good…hopefully. Now a Pro Hero with only one goal in mind. He peered at Eri who was cowering behind a chair as Kota tried to 'toughen' her up. It was to see young Eri spread her wings. Of course, raising her single was hard indeed.
What?
You would think he got a girl in his life? Pah. Eri mattered most at the moment, though he couldn't help but shake his head as he read newspaper and magazine headline nowadays. Something about Midoriya being a good role model for children, and was the most sought after single man-
Ehm.
That will be another story for another time. Midoriya shook his head with a smile and picked up a nearby book, it seems to be a self made scrap book with the title '1-A' in it. He grinned and said, "You think you're prepared guys?"
"Y-Yes!"
"But of course!"
Eri and Kota said their determined answers easily. Nodding, he said, "I'll walk you guys there. After all, who wouldn't want to send off their loved ones on their first day of school?"
Eri shakily nods and prepared her bag, hoisted on her back and dressed in a familiar, grey coloured uniform with black leggings. She eyed a small tattered black cloak on her bag, before smiling. How long has it been since she found salvation? Quite long truth to be told.
Eri eyed Midoriya and Kota, before making a shaky nod. Suffice to say…she could say that she still felt nervous. She had always been under the spotlight due to being officially adopted by Midoriya and his mother, and even taking their family name in.
Midoriya Eri.
It wasn't strange for people to swarm up as to why a fan favorite Pro Hero was adopting this girl, added the fact that even amongst the new generation of Pro Heroes know of her…Quirk. Speaking of which, Eri made a tiny, glum pout.
She peered up at her horn and sighed. The Pro Heroes had made this tiny rule regarding her Quirk when she was a kid, the fact that it was an extremely dangerous Quirk, and it might as well be out right banned! A Quirk that could even revert people to it's primal state, or even before they exist!
Such a dangerous Quirk and yet…Midoriya went against everyone. He believed in her, and he himself tutored her on how to, at the very least, use her Quirk in a way to not endangered people. If she wasn't touched before, she was now. Even more so.
Smiling a bit, she towed behind Midoriya and Kota, smiling at the two as they had a small chat. The trio made their way to the station where people eyed them. Kota, due to his past and child of a famous Pro Hero that met their tragic end, Midoriya, who he himself is a family and fan favorite, being the 'People's Hero', and finally, Eri, the girl who was adopted by Midoriya that seemingly came out of nowhere.
Midoriya used all of his power to hid away her past from the media in hopes she could live a normal life, and though people questioned her origins, Midoriya kindly asked the media to stop pursuing her. Eri did a small giggle and hopped into the train with the other two.
Shyly, Eri gripped Midoriya's hand due to the sheer crowd, and a tiny bit sense of claustrophobic kicked in. Midoriya took notice and smiled, pulling Eri closer prompting the girl to sigh in a relaxed manner while Midoriya eyed her, before a small solemn gaze settled in.
See…Eri was a child that had gone through a lot. From being experimented, abandoned, sight of bloody combat, people getting hurt because of her, Stockholm Syndrome to a certain degree…and worst of all…even after all the therapy, all the happy moments Midoriya try to make…all the things he had done…
PTSD.
Trauma to be exact.
Eri has certain moments when she is…triggered by something. It makes her lose her composure, before going into a panic attack where her Quirk goes uncontrollable with only Aizawa-sensei being able to subdue her properly.
Still, one would wonder why she tried to enroll into a Hero Academic? One where situations could trigger her trauma moments in almost every situation? It was because of her will to not feel like a burden to Midoriya, and to help the people that has gone through what she has gone through, heck, even prevent it, and finally, to be able to help all the people in this world!
She wants to be useful to society, and even then, her true dream was to use her Quirk to help people in need! Just like her idol, Recovery Girl! Speaking of Heroes, Eri peered into Midoriya, and did a tiny smile as she tugged on his sleeves.
"Izu-nii…"
"Hmm? What is it?"
"C-Can I…can I see that book again?"
Midoriya blinked, before noticing the train stopped as he smiled. He guided the two young teenagers out of the station and into a more quiet road as he fished out his trademark book of Heroes, one where he recorded every single thing he knows since Youth, and up until this very day!
He eyed the book a bit…before giving it to Eri. "Consider this a gift from me to you," Midoriya mused, before grinning. "Guess I passed my torch to you?"
"Wha?" Kota huffed in a confused manner while Eri giggled at the joke. Still to this day, Midoriya's Quirk was still kept secret with only a handful of people knowing it, both his mother and Eri included. Anyway, Eri took the book and said, "I-Is it fine?"
"Sure, had like six of them anyway."
"Heeeeyyy! Gimme one!" Kota complained. "It isn't fair that she has one too!"
"Chiiiiiiii…."
And there was the hidden side of Eri people rarely see. She clutched Midoriya's hand and gazed down at Kota with the most cold eyes that man has ever seen. It was…more or less her possessiveness of Midoriya's attention. Years of being tend to by a really nice person did develop a childish crush and pampered attitude regarding his attention.
"Shut it!"
Flick!
"Kya?!"
Midoriya sweat dropped as Kota flicked his water bullet again at Eri's forehead, the two comically arguing over him. He perked his head up, before smiling. "Guys…we're here."
"Ah!"
"Oh!"
Midoriya saw Eri and Kota by the gates of the once famous Yuuei Academy. Lots have changed over the years and…well…things changed. Still…a sense of pride and proud was felt in his shoulder as he saw Kota and Eri standing by the gates.
From an outside view, the three looked like a family of sorts, with each taking traits from Midoriya himself. Eri had inherited Midoriya's shyness, awkward demeanor and overall his timid nature, but as well as his unshaking will, strong sense of spirit and heroism and kind nature.
Kota had inherited Midoriya's smarts, battle tactical powers and his strong sense of spirit and heroism. Now one would wonder, what the hell is with all this information bomb? Because the story is a jump start to no longer Midoriya's story. It is a start to a young girl's story, on the journey on how she became a great Hero.
Starting with Yuuei Academy as a foothold, which now stripped of it's former glory and became an average heroic academy institute.
End of Prologue
Information bomb is important cause' it's a start to a planned out longer story. The next chapter will be a flash back chapter as to how Eri applied and passed into Yuuei, with Kota, and why Yuuei is no longer the once famous academy and became a shell of it's former glory.
Onto the core of the story, a time skip story! Set roughly around ten years after their graduation, and the defeat of a certain someone who shall be named later on.
So.
To start up, this will be a heavy-oc fanfic, meaning there will be lots of OC's. Some will be introduces, some will be late. But I will try to make a diverse cast. Oh and feel free to send in an OC if you're interested. Via PM only though!
Secondly, the story will also cover the lives of our previous main cast, in touch with their married/single/Parenthood lives. Or ya know, their bad ass strengths and shit. If you have questions, feel free to ask.
Oh and regarding Midoriya's relationship status? I have no idea.
As the meme 'Everything goes with 'You Say Run', I say, 'Everything goes with Midoriya!'
Because c'mon folks, we all know Midoriya deserves some ladies (or more) with his personality. And who doesn't love a cute looking single father?!
Anyway, till' the next chapter folks!
Sorora out.