Inheritor of the torch.
"We can't thank you enough for coming on such short notice, Izuku" Mrs Saito said as she stood at the front door of her home with her husband by her side.
"We shouldn't be more than a few hours, we'll be sure to call if anything changes" Mr Saito said as he fixed his coat.
"Alright, stay safe" Izuku said as Sakura and Saki stood besides him and watched as their parents leave, Brass and Base stood behind Izuku as they held his bag and umbrella.
"We'll be back soon girls, be nice to Izuku while we're gone. OK?" Mrs Saito said as she bent down to be at closer eye level with her daughters.
"OK" Sakura said as Saki clung to her side.
"We didn't really have enough time to make dinner, so feel free to use wants in the fridge or the money beside the phone for takeout" Mr Saito said as he checked the time on his phone, seeing the time he gestured to his wife to hurry.
After waving the parents off they went back to the living room, as Saki and Sakura sat together Izuku thought about what they should do now. For now he needed to end the silence that has fallen over the 4 and 7 year old.
Izuku knelt down to eye level with Saki "So, Saki. I heard you started your Quirk counselling, how has that been going?"
The 4 year old jumped at Izuku's voice "Uh, it's going OK. Ms Yamato is really nice and big sis has been helping me get to grips with my Quirk"
Sakura nodded "Yeah, I've been trying to help her at home. Mostly so the floor isn't covered in flower petals"
Name: Saki Saito
Quirk: Flower Petals:
Can generate and control flower petals from her hair, she has limited control of the created petals but seems to be able to make things with them.
Name: Sakura Saito
Quirk: Stem:
Can create plant stems from her arms, might be good for whips in time.
Izuku hummed for a moment before he stood to his full height "Alright, do you two want me to help you with any Quirk training?"
"Really?!" Saki exclaimed as jumped to her feet "When can we start!? Can you show me how to make my Quirk look cool!?OH!HowcanImakeitlookpretty!?"
Sakura lightly put her hand on top of her little sister's head "Easy Saki, catch your breath" Sakura turned to Izuku before looking off to the side "Uh, can I get some hero lessons as well?"
Izuku nodded with a smile "Sure, I don't see why not. It'll be a good bonding experience for you two"
"If I may interject" Base said as she walked in front of Izuku "A rainstorm is predicted to arrive here soon and by the time it passes it will be after dark, and there isn't really any room here to do Quirk training"
Saki and Sakura slump defeated at the Medabot's words.
Izuku rubbed his chin for a moment before asking "What about over the next week?"
Base was silent for a moment "Clear weather for the next few days, Sunday is predicted to be particularly sunny"
"Well then" Izuku smiled at Base's words "How about some Quirk training on Sunday? Of course, I'll talk to your parents to see if they'll allow, how does that sound?"
The two children nodded excitedly at the idea, almost squealing in delight at the idea of being trained by a future Pro Hero.
Izuku smiled at the bright smiles on their faces, until his stomach rumbled and his smile became strained.
Sakura tilted her head "Did you skip dinner?"
Izuku rubbed the back of his head "Kind of, I came over as soon as I got the call"
Saki opened her mouth to speak, but before she was able to say anything her and Sakura's stomachs growled.
The room was silent for a minute before Izuku clapped his hands "Alright, how about I make us something to eat"
The girls nodded before Izuku went to the kitchen to check the fridge, as Izuku looked through the fridge's contents and planning what to cook for three people.
'More than enough for a meal for three. But, I shouldn't use too much of the Saito's food. That and I've been planning to try a new recipe, I have almost everything I need here but I'm missing two ingredients' Izuku checked his wallet before popping his head into the living room, where Saki and Sakura were both looking over Brass and Base.
"Brass, Base, I need some things from the store to make dinner. Would you two mind going to the store?" Izuku asked the two small robots, who were quick to agree to his request.
After giving them the money and his umbrella, Izuku saw the two robots off before going back inside to watch over the Saito children.
As Izuku was helping the girls with their homework, a series of bangs hit the door of the Saito home.
As Izuku went to the door it swung open, and someone charged at Izuku.
Elsewhere…
"Thank you for your patronage" the shop keeper said as Brass and Base paid for the items and left the convenience store.
As they walked down the street back to the Saito household, with Base holding the groceries and Brass the umbrella, the two made light conversation.
"It's really coming down now" Base said as she looked up to the darkened sky.
"Yeah, hopefully it won't last long. Rusting isn't on my to do list" Brass said as she looked up at the sky and scanned it for any information "It doesn't appear it will let up for a while yet, not until we arrive at the Saito residents"
"I see" Base said before letting out a sigh.
"Hm? Is something the matter Base?" Brass asked as she stopped, causing Base to stop as well to avoid the rain.
Base turned to her sister unit with a slight surprise "Oh, it's nothing. I was just thinking of something"
Brass hummed for a moment before nodding "Is it about Izuku?" with a nod from Base, Brass placed a hand on Base's shoulder.
"I just, find it difficult believing how much he has changed over the past year" Base looked up to the sky, lost in her memories.
Brass nodded in understanding, the feeling was mutual between them.
For as long as they knew Izuku he was a bright and kind child, though he was Quirkless he vowed to become a Support Hero to aid the other Pro Heroes in protecting people. Long hours spent studying and refining his skills to be a Support Hero with his mother teaching him things that bordered on Super Science, if not going all in, and learning skills Pro Heroes were expected to have as a means to better support them.
When he was 11, Izuku helped a young child gain control of their Quirk when it suddenly manifested and wasn't able to turn off the flames that covered their entire body, he began babysitting to earn more money for parts and All Might Merchandise.
He changed in his senior year of middle school, he took less babysitting jobs and spent more time exercising. He still kept up his studies but he didn't spend as much time for his more Super Science field, sometimes he would even forget about Brass and Base's maintenance.
'He's just at that age' Doctor Midoriya said as she install the recent upgrades to Brass and Base 'He's still the same person we all know and love, as far as phases go he could have gone through worse ones'
Brass and Base accepted the Doctor's words and stayed patient with Izuku as he went through his phase.
When the time for the UA Entrance Exams came about, Izuku had applied for the Hero Course and Support Course. The two Exams were on different days so a schedule conflict wasn't an issue.
Brass and Base had gone with Izuku to the Exams so they could be registered alongside Izuku, so they could receive special equipment and training if he was accepted into either course.
Brass and Base went off to be given a full inspection and answering a few questions, during the inspection they were allow to view the Exam as it took place.
They both momentarily froze at the sight of Izuku falling from the sky with his legs and arm destroyed. They rushed out to try and help him, ignoring the words of the other Medabots and staff who tried to stop them.
When they found him he was fine, his legs and arm were healed and his fall was softened by the aid of one of Izuku's future classmates, though they only realized that after carrying him to the nurses office and while calling for an emergency ambulance.
The Support Exam was far less dangerous, Izuku needed to create designs to overcome specific issues used as an example, creating and performing maintenance on various pieces of equipment was another portion he needed to complete.
He passed both tests, but could only attend one course.
He chose the Hero Course without hesitation.
His life had been in danger twice already. First with the U.S.J. attack and again during his internship.
If he only he chose the Support Course he could have avoided it all.
"At the moment, there's nothing much we can do" Base said as she lifted her head and turned to Brass "For now, we need to support Izuku"
Base's words broke Brass from her own thoughts, she nodded "Of course, what are friends for"
The two continued on their way back with the food, picking up the pace to make up time for their unexpected stop.
When they arrived at the Saito residents they could hear a commotion from inside, Brass used her sensors to pick up multiple heat signatures in the house with Izuku dodging one that seemed to be teleporting.
On edge from previous events, the two Medabots slowly sneaked into the house to assist the situation and help Izuku. Brass jumped into the doorway of the living room with her arms held up and her arm cannons ready to fire rubber bullets, Base stood behind the doorway prepared to raise a shield in the event of an attack.
"Welcome back you two!" Izuku said as he jumped into the air and grabbed a shadowy figure that appeared a moment before he grabbed it "Gotcha!"
The shadows dissolved away, revealing a pouting 7 year old.
"And Big Bro Izu remains the tag champion!" a 10 year old exclaimed, followed by an applause and grumbling from the numerous children that have arrived in the time between Brass and Base's departure and arrival.
Izuku smiled at Brass and Base "I'm glad you two arrived, things have been a little hectic while you've been gone" Izuku put the pouting child down "Can you two watch them for a minute while I call their parents, since they were expecting Sakura and Saki parents being here"
As Izuku went to make the needed phone calls, the children set their eyes on Brass and Base.
They didn't resist when the children took out the glue and ribbons.
An hour later. Brass and Base were covered head to feet in glitter and glue with ribbons tied around various parts of their bodies.
After making dinner for the Saito children Izuku helped them with their homework, when they were almost done with the home Mr and Mrs Saito came back home.
Mrs Saito got the girls ready for bed while Mr Saito was paying Izuku.
"Here's a little extra for ya, sorry to call you suddenly. Especially with exams" Mr Saito said before bowing "Thank you again for your hard work!"
Izuku quickly bowed back "I-It's fine really, you sounded distressed on the phone so I couldn't exactly turn you down" Izuku raised his head as a thought came to mind "What was the problem anyway? You both seemed to be in a hurry to get somewhere"
Mr Saito coughed into his fist and turned his head to the side "Well, I got a phone call from the hospital about my brother being admitted to the hospital for stomach pains"Mr Saito was silent for a moment "Turns out he just ate some bad chocolate and should be fine after he gets it out of his system"
Izuku smiled in relief "Thanks goodness it wasn't anything serious. Anyway, what do you and your wife think of me offering tips for Sakura and Saki's Quirks? I understand completely if either of you are uncomfortable with the idea"
"Ah, that" Mr Saito smiled "We talked it over and we don't see anything wrong with it, just so long as my wife can come along to observe"
"Of course, no problem" Izuku answered.
"Well, see ya next Sunday. And Thanks again Izuku-kun"
On the way home, Izuku checked the time and winced. It was already late and he stydying and training to do.
Sensing his thoughts Brass and Base nodded.
"Once we're back you are going to finish your dinner at the table while Brass questions you with several test questions" Base said with a no nonsense tone.
"Which will lead to more studying while answering several more questions while performing your routine exercise, followed by a 30 minute break and personal studying afterwards. Are we clear?" Brass said as she put her hands on her hips
Izuku hung his head low "Yes, ma'am"
Both Brass and Base giggled.
''What would he do without us?''
