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Midoriya looked stunned as he stared at Fuse. Does he know about One for all? That's impossible I haven't told anyone and Kacchan wouldn't talk about it.
As Fuse waited for a response he could tell something was odd. "Is this a bad time? I could come back later if you want?"
"N-no it's just an odd subject. I'm sure I might me be able to help you." I have to find out what he knows about One For All.
Kirishima shrugged looking at them both. "I'll let you two get at it then. See you later Midoriya and you too Mida."
"Fuse... I'd prefer to go by that if that's ok?" Fuse said scratching his neck.
Midoriya and Kirishima nodded as Kirishima waved goodbye heading back down to the common area. Fuse followed Midoriya into the All Might inspired living area taking a seat on the bed as Midoriya sat opposite him in a chair next to his desk.
"So what questions did you have?" Midoriya asked hesitantly.
"Well I guess what do you think is All Might's quirk? Most people think it's some sort of super strength. Or some kind of physical enhancer, right?" Fuse asked pulling out his laptop and powering it up.
Izuku sat silently briefly contemplating his response. "Yes... that's generally how people tend to view it. And seeing it in action that definitely seems like the type of quirk it is..." Midoriya said.
"Well what if it isn't? Maybe it's something else entirely here look at this." Fuse turned his laptop around showing a graph depicting All Might's activity over the last 10 years. "See the how its starts getting progressively lower? And now he retires when it at the lowest point. Something just seems odd about it you know?"
Izuku had tensed up as Fuse continued. "Y-yes that does seem odd..." Izuku was beginning to sweat as Fuse continued.
"So why the dramatic change? How All Might is no longer the muscular titan we saw before? He's basically a walking skeleton at this point. Something has to have happened for his quirk to stop. And during the fight recently his quirk would only work on certain body parts before it gave out, such as his left arm or legs and etc. It's like it was failing or and this is a crazy idea I know but maybe it was being used up." Fuse said clearly getting excited that he was talking about it. Why am I so happy? I would never have liked this type of conversation before... but here... now... in this moment I'm practically tripping in happiness at the thought of All Might's quirk.
Midoriya feigned a look of confusion. "Being used up? What do you mean? A qurik can't be used up." Izuku tensed Fuse seemed to know about One For All. No he's guessing... This is all his guessing... it's not a problem if he doesn't actually know.
"Well about that... I don't think the news is right when it says he can't use his quirk. I agree that he can't use it but I think there is more to it. I think... I think he can't use it because he doesn't have it. You're right a quirk can't just be used up but if he gave it to someone then it could be he used up what was left. Think about it like a dying fire as it keeps burning or in this case is being used. As the fire burns the kindling get smaller until there isn't anything left. What if his quirk was used up because he was running on embers?" Fuse was smiling brightly as he explained his idea to Midoriya.
Izuku was quiet as he thought of a reply. Dammit. Even if it's just guessing he's right and it would make sense... I have to be careful how I answer him... Izuku sighed looking up at him faking a smile. "Well when you put it like that it sounds... possible but that kind of quirk seems a bit unrealistic doesn't it? Maybe there is another reason?"
Fuse looked at him and nodded. "I thought about that but when you look at it there isn't much going for the other theories about his quirk. Some of them just seem crazy even when compared to this. Besides it makes sense, are you sure you don't have any notes that could be useful?"
IZuku shook his head. "No. None that would help you I don't think."
Fuse sighed. "Here read this." He opened up his article showing it to Midoriya. "Maybe this is more convincing."
Midoriya read it slowly, deliberating on each word before moving on. By the end he was nearly white and shaking as Fuse monologed absent mindedly point out connections. "Where did you find this?" It was more of a demand but Fuse didn't notice the sudden shift in his tone.
"I wrote it. I was planning on publishing it after I talked to some people in class 1-A. I figured you guys new All Might pretty well so I could get some more ideas before I posted it online. I guess I got some idea's but it looks like you guys are as much in the dark as I am."
"You've shown this to other members of class 1-A?" Midoriya asked with fear hanging on his lips.
"Well no... I haven't shown anyone but you this. I was planning on just publishing it before I talked to you. Then I kind of felt like sharing after talking with you. So I pulled it up so I could get your thoughts." Fuse said then sat there looking pleased with himself.
Midoriya stood up looking at Fuse. "I don't think I can help you right now. I might have something in one of my notebooks but I'd have to look through them to find the useful parts. Maybe we could talk later?" His expression was calm but his hands were shaking slightly as he handed then laptop back to Fuse.
"Sure. Hey how about I give you my number? If you find anything you could text me." Fuse said taking the laptop back. "Are you ok?" Fuse asked noticing the scars on his hands and how they were shaking.
"What? Oh yeah, I'm fine... I just over used my quirk and messed up my hands... They just hurt occasionally, anyway let me register your number while my phone is out." Midoriya answered quickly entering the number.
"Oh, that's sounds painful... what is your quirk anyway? I guess some kind of power enhancement due to the way you used it at the sports festival." He stated putting his bag back over his shoulder.
"It's listed as super power... If that's what you mean." Midoriya answered awkwardly.
"Yes, that is indeed what I mean by what is your quirk. The way your body changes when you activate your quirk is like an awesome enhancement... to your body's natural form... kind of like... All Might..." Fuse blinked a few times then shook his head.
"Something wrong?" Midoriya asked looking concerned.
"Oh nothing just... had a thought but it's not important... anyway see you later Izuku. Thank you for your time I greatly appreciate it." Fuse replied collecting himself and walking out the door shutting it behind him. Super power... body enhancement... muscle increase while the quirk is active... in the hero course... Is... is it him? No it couldn't be... it acts completely different. Midoriya's quirk is similar but he doesn't change shape like All Might... and his quirk leaves damage when he uses it almost like he can't control it...
As Fuse shut the door Midoriya began texting All Might.
"Need to talk about One for All... I think someone else knows and he plans on making it public..." The message was sent now he just needed to wait for All Might to message him back on what to do. He couldn't deal with this by himself after he recklessly told Kacchan about it before. All Might would prefer he told him before he did something reckless.
As Fuse made his way through the common area he was muttering to himself as he stared at the ground.
"Midoriya's bad habits rubbing off on you already?" Mina asked as she noticed him walking past.
"What do you mean?" Fuse stopped to look at her. Kirishima was sitting across from her on his phone in his own world. Another girl was sitting beside her. She was rather frog like in the way she sat and looked back at him.
"She means Midoriya often mutters when he's thinking or stressed. I'm Tsuyu Asui by the way. You're Fuse I'm guessing."
"Yes... and I didn't know Midoriya did that... I'll try to refrain from doing it in the future... anyway I better get going... got a lot to do..." Fuse said as he quickly exited the dorm heading back to his. It was getting late and he didn't want to be out any longer... after today he just wanted to sit and think for a little while...
Meanwhile in the office of principle Nezu room.
"Fuse Mida, a first year enrolled in the general studies course. He passed his written exam with extremely high marks but barely managed to pass the physical portion. He was placed in class 1-E and has no past relationships with any member of either hero course class as far as we know." Nezu stated looking to All Might. "He certainly doesn't seem like he would know about your power."
All Might clasped his hands. "Young Midoriya believed he figured out the quirk but doesn't know exactly what it is... however based on what he told me it seems like enough to cause a stir if it was made public and gained popularity. He doesn't know about One For All or who inherited it but seems to believe I came here to find a successor. And that since I found one that's why I can no longer use my quirk... in both cases he is right..."
"Hm... If that is the case then something has to be done. If this article is as big of an issue as you seem to think that is. What do you want to do?" The small animal sat at the desk contemplating what All Might had stated. It seemed like the boy had stumbled on something dangerous.
"If the public finds out about One For All young Midoriya would be in constant danger even more so than he already is. However if we confront this student it will confirm his theory and help it gain popularity. But if we do nothing it could turn out harmless or it could spin wildly out of control." All Might rested his chin in his hands looking at Nezu.
"You could try speaking with him. He may listen if you explain why it needs to be a secret. According to his background he seems like the reasonable type. Or maybe ask some of his teachers about him? I believe he has a class with Ectoplasm for mathematics. You might get something useful there." Nezu stated jumping of his chair. "Either way I think we should give this a rest for tonight."
All Might nodded standing waving goodbye to Nezu as he exited the office. What can I do? All Might thought as he began walking down the steps of U.A. and into the night of U.A.'s campus.
Fuse was on his back staring up at the ceiling as he pondered today's events. He was confused as he thought more about All Might and Midoriya. Both quirks enhance the user's physical abilities however Midoriya's super strength doesn't seem anywhere as strong as All Might's. I just need to see them in action. Fuse sat up as he opened his laptop searching online for the Sport's festival one on one tournament rounds, he settled on the battle between Midoriya and Todoroki. He then pulled up the fight between All Might and All For One. He watched the sports festival fight waiting for Midoriya to use his quirk. For a fight they sure talk a lot... Fuse thought. If he only uses it with his fingers I won't get a good enough view... He waited until it was drawing towards the end when Todoroki activated his flames causing the cameras to focus on him. As they began powering up their quirks the two pro heroes observing the match tried to stop them. It was then one of the camera's focused on Midoriya and Fuse got his answer. His body doesn't grow at all... but they energy sparking around him is incredible. As he turned his attention to the other fight he saw All Might's last attack against All For One. His arm size drastically increased but it was hard to make out any fine details from the camera angle, however he thought he could see golden sparks of energy around the arm striking the villain.
"It's similar but I can't guarantee it's the same. It could just be random shots of energy from the quirks interacting with each other... as for Midoriya its clear that he emits green sparks and red vein like lines appear when he uses his quirk. All Might however only has sparks in this fight, and I can't even tell exactly if All Might is the source of those golden sparks from this angle either..." Fuse sighed aloud putting the laptop on the counter plugging it in. I'll have to look at this tomorrow... it's all so confusing. The more I learn the deeper I seem to spiral and it just keeps going. I feel like I'm going to crash if I keep digging at this. What if it doesn't mean anything? What if it's all just coincidence and I'm stressing myself over nothing?
"Why am I so obsessed with this quirk!"
He yelled into the night and in his mind as he fell backwards onto his bed staring at his ceiling once more. "Why do I want to be right?..." He asked letting the question hang in the air as he closed his eyes letting sleep find him.
(*Author's note.)
The gauntlet is thrown as All Might struggles to make a difficult choice, Fuse questions his sudden interest in a transferable quirk, and Midoriya is caught off guard by questions about One For All. Next chapter I'm hoping to delve a little deeper into Fuse's daily life as Midoriya and All Might have a talk about One For All. Feel free to review or just post your thoughts!
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