Hey guys here is the next chapter I hope you enjoy it :D
Midoriya was laying on his bed, looking at the photo he took with class 1A. Midoriya never realized it until now but his entire demeanor had changed. He was no longer the happy go lucky kid, with eyes filled with hope and wonder. Midoriya now had cold fish eyes and a rather bland expression the only time Midoriya ever got a genuine smile was when he was in a good fight or doing quirk analysis.
"Why do I still have this photo?" said Midoriya as he took another glance at the photo in his hand, he crumbled up the photo and put it in the trash.
"DEKU" shouted Shigaraki into the intercom that was connected to Midoriya's room.
"Yea?" responded Midoriya
"Get your ass to the bar NOW" Shigaraki shouted once more and left the intercom.
"Guess I better go" said Midoriya as he made his way to the League's main hideout.
Shigaraki and Kurogiri were wounded much to Midoriya's surprise. Midoriya made his way back to the bar to help up Kurogiri who was barely able to stand.
"Kurogiri what happened?" Midoriya questioned Kurogiri as he moved him to a bar stool.
"We tried to recruit Stain. And we were a little overwhelmed" said Kurogiri as he looked in Shigarakis direction.
"Grr, the bastard cut my arm! HEY DEKU! Stain trained you right?" Shigaraki asked angrily as he made his way to a table.
"Yea he trained me so what?" responded Midoriya as he began to subtly move his hand to his holstered blade.
Before Shigaraki could say anything a devilish smile spread across his face.
"I want you to go to Hosu Deku, Stain said he might join our group if our views aligned. So go to him and convince him." explained Shigaraki as he tried to hide his smile.
"Sure, but I'm not sure if even I'll be able to convince him," responded Midoriya
Midoriya quickly made his way back to his apartment to change into his costume.
Midoriya knew very well Stain would never join the League no matter what he told him. Regardless Midoriya did want to see his old mentor and get some fresh air.
After putting on his costume Midoriya quickly returned to the bar were Kurogiri was waiting to teleport him.
"Kurogiri, I'm ready" said Midoriya as he made last-minute checks to his costume.
"Very well Deku" responded Kurogiri as he opened up a mist portal and dropped Deku off on top of a building.
"Thank you" said Midoriya as he looked over the city.
"Good luck" Kurogiri responded as he teleported back to the Leagues hideout.
"Hehehehe I get to kill two birds with one stone" chuckled Shigaraki as he eyed the three nomus before him.
Midoriya was traversing rooftops looking for Stain when he received a phone call from an unlisted number.
"Hello?" Midoriya answered "Hey kid it's me" responded Stain
Midoriya was caught by surprise to hear his old mentors voice again. It had been a couple months since he last heard from him.
"Stain? Why are you calling me?" asked Midoriya pulling the phone a bit closer to his face.
"Listen, I think I need your help with this guy I'm chasing, plus I know you are in Hosu looking for me" explained Stain
Midoriya knew Stain wouldn't change his mind,but he did want to catch up with his old teacher.
"Send me your location, I'll be right over" said Midoriya as he received a text with Stains current location.
"Be quick, I just cornered him into an alley" Said Stain as he hung up the call.
"What does stain need my help with? It can't be some random hero" pondered Midoriya as he made his way to the location given to him.
Midoriya soon reached his destination only to find Stain was in a heated battle with pro hero Native.
Native was doing his best dodging Stain and his attacks but it wasn't enough. Stain quickly found an opening and quickly threw a knife at Natives right arm causing him to recoil in pain. Stain dashed toward the hero pulling the knife out of his arm and then proceeded to lick the blood off the stained knife activating his quirk.
Midoriya out of respect for his mentor and the hero decided not to interfere with the fight.
"I don't think you needed my help with this one" said Midoriya as he stepped over the defeated hero, he was paralyzed due to Stains quirk.
Stain ignored Midoriya's words and made his way towards the downed hero. Midoriya knew immediately, the current mental state Stain was in at the moment.
"Stain don't do this. Not now" said Midoriya as he grabbed Stains arm.
"MOVE" demanded Stain as he swung his arm towards Midoriya.
Midoriya was expecting retaliation from his mentor so he was able to dodge, but before Midoriya or Stain could make another move they were interrupted.
"HERO KILLER!" Shouted the knight, followed with a kick which connected with Stains left arm.
Stain quickly swung his katana towards the Knights face knocking off his mask and exposing his face.
Underneath the mask, revealed Tenya Iida a student at U.A
"A kid? Get out of here this is no place for children" demanded Stain as he looked towards the assailant.
"Tenya Iida, He's a student at U.A and Ingenium's brother" said Midoriya to Stain as he looked in Tenya's direction.
"Hero killer Stain, I've been pursuing you! I am-" said Tenya before he was interrupted by Stain.
Stain lifted his blade directly up to the students face.
"Your eyes, You're out for revenge aren't you? Choose your next words carefully boy. Despite your age, I won't hesitate to kill you." Said Stain menacingly.
"I am the younger brother of the hero you attacked. Brother to the most amazing hero among heroes! I've come to stop you in my brother's stead! So remember this name with the little time you have left villain! IM INGENIUM THE HERO WHO WILL TAKE YOU DOWN!" shouted Tenya as he directed a kick towards Stain.
Stain jumped up in the air and kicked Tenya in his arm with his spiked boots causing him to recoil from the pain. Stain lifted up his right leg and kicked Tenyas head into the concrete pinning him down and stabbing his arm in the process.
"So weak, you and your brother!" said Stain as he looked over the defeated student's body.
"SHUT UP! The damage you did means he will probably be crippled for the rest of his life! He was was a great hero! HE WAS MY HERO, HE INSPIRED MY DREAMS! ILL KILL YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID!" Shouted Tenya as he laid on the floor bleeding.
"Idiot. Are you so blinded by your revenge you can't understand the situation you're in Tenya Iida?" said Midoriya as he took a step forward to the student.
Before the student could respond Midoriya began to speak.
"Did you even bother to think if you could save the hero before you? This man is about to be killed and you are so wrapped in your own quest for vengeance, you've forgotten what it means to truly be a hero. You're wielding your power for your own sake." explained Midoriya as he looked down on the student.
Tenya was speechless, his eyes widened by hooded villains words.
"Selfishness, is furthest thing from a hero Tenya Iida." said Midoriya taking another step closer to the student.
"I- I just, He crippled my brother!" clamored Tenya processing the villain's words.
"Would your brother approve of your actions? Stop thinking about yourself for a moment, and consider what your brother would want" Midoriya continued
"Well said Deku!" Stain interrupted "Ingenium, consider yourself a sacrifice for a better society!" Said Stain oozing his Murderous intent.
Stain slowly lifted his katana over the boys head.
"Stain wait! You cant he's just a kid!" exclaimed Midoriya as he reached for Stains Katana.
Midoriya wasn't close enough to stop Stain. "Shit I'm not going to be able to stop him! He's going to die!" He thought to himself before he was interrupted by a sudden pain in his chest.
A winged Nomu had slammed Midoriya and Stain into the side of the alley.
"GRR TOMURA" exclaimed Stain as he picked himself up
"Ow. guess Nomus really are braindead" said Midoriya as he rubbed the back of his neck.
The winged Nomu however quickly resumed its assault and swooped down using its bird-like feet to grab a hold of Midoriya. Midoriya instantly pulled out his blade and stabbed the winged beast in the chest, Nomu however did not react to the pain and did a 180 in mid-air and threw Midoriya against a dumpster.
"Hehe tonight. Tonight I will get rid of you both. Deku, Stain you both annoy me so much." cackled Shigaraki as he watched his nomu fight Midoriya and Stain.
Kurogiri personally liked Midoriya but he had no other choice than to sit and watch.
"Stain make sure to keep these guys paralyzed! After that lend me a hand!" Said Midoriya dodging the Nomu's claws.
Midoriya couldn't get too close to the Nomu without being blown away by the air pressure made by his wings, but he had an idea.
"My knife is still stuck in its chest. If I can just grab it and hand it to Stain. . ." Midoriya said aloud as he glanced at the blade stuck in the Nomu's chest
Stains timing couldn't have been more perfect as he jumped up and clipped the Nomu's right wing with his katana. The Nomu began to plummet to the ground, its right wing now clipped.
Midoriya saw his chance and jumped towards the beast retrieving his knife from its chest.
"Stain catch!" shouted Midoriya as he threw the bloodstained knife to his Mentor.
"You lose." said Stain as he licked the blade.
The Nomu fell to the floor paralyzed by Stains quirk. "Criminals who wave their power idly. Fake heroes consumed by wealth and self-interest. I MUST PURGE THEM FROM SOCIETY." said Stain as he walked over to the downed beast stabbing its exposed brain killing it instantly.
"GRR. WHY DOESN'T ANYTHING GO MY WAY. EVERYONE IS A CHEATER! THEY CHEATED! THAT BRAT DEKU AND STAIN." Shouted Shigaraki angrily as scratched at his neck furiously.
"Shall I take us home? Shigaraki?" Kurogiri asked
"Yeaaa... yea take me back, I'm sick of these Cheaters." responded Shigaraki still clawing at his neck.
Kurogiri opened a warp gate and teleported back to the League of villains base.
Stain began to walk over to Tenya and Native who were still under the effects of his quirk.
"Shit. He's in his bloodlust mode again! I have to get these guys out of here before he kills them!" Midoriya said to himself.
Midoriya couldn't save both of them and he wasn't sure how well he would hold up against Stain in his Bloodlust state. He had to choose. Tenya Iida or Native.
"Shit, I'm sorry it had to come to this. . . He's just a kid. I can't let someone die so young." said Midoriya as he lifted Tenya onto his shoulder.
"It's okay. . . I'm okay with this. I just hope he turns into a great hero someday." said Native closing his eyes.
"no. . . this isn't what I wanted. . ." choked Tenya looking over to Native who was prepared for death.
"Your selfishness caused this Tenya Iida. Your personal grudge is going to cost Natives Life. Learn from this and become a better hero." said Midoriya as he began to walk Tenya out of the alley.
"NO, I DONT WANT THIS! TAKE ME INSTEAD." Shouted Tenya as he burst out in tears.
"Haaa. . . I like that look in your eye Ingenium. It's the look of self-sacrifice THE FACE OF A HERO! Today and only today will I spare you both. However, I must do one thing" Said Stain as he began to walk towards Tenya and Midoriya
Midoriya sighed in relief, but he knew all too well what Stain was about to do.
Flashback
"You will be Marked Midoriya, and you will spread my name" said stain as he looked over to Midoriya.
"Now then show me your chest." demanded Stain
Midoriya took off his shirt and exposed his scar filled chest. The left side of his chest right above his heart was devoid of all scars.
Stain raised the knife and carved the letters HK onto Midoriya's chest.
Midoriya was used to the pain, but it still hurt. Any normal person would scream in pain.
Blood dripped down onto the cold concrete floor.
Flashback end
"Now then, are you prepared Ingenium?" said Stain as he looked over to the student, knife in hand.
"Yes, I am prepared to do anything" said Tenya nervously
"Deku, remove his armor and expose his back." Demanded Stain as he looked over to Midoriya
Midoriya nodded, and removed Tenyas armor and shirt.
"Remember this day Ingenium, the day you were reformed into a true hero, by the Hero Killer Stain." shouted Stain as he pressed his blade against Tenyas back.
Tenya was terrified and nervous. But he knew this was the only way out.
"Don't worry Ingenium you'll be alright, I promise." Midoriya said softly taking off his hood and metal mask exposing his softened face.
Tenya calmed down at the sight of Midoriya's face and words.
Stain without warning began to carve a huge S onto Tenyas back.
Tenya began to scream in agony as the blade began cutting his back. Tenya soon passed out after 15 seconds due to the pain, Native only watched in horror as a 15-year-old cried in agony in front of him.
"This may have been a bit overboard Stain." said Midoriya as he looked a the huge S on the teens back.
Midoriya wiped the blood and applied his advanced ointment to the cut.
"Stain we should get out of here, the police will be here any minute now." Said Midoriya as he struggled to put Tenyas shirt back on.
"Deku, my student until we meet again." said Stain as he parkoured his way up the building and disappeared.
"make sure nothing happens to him Native." said Midoriya as he put on his metal face mask and hood.
Midoriya quickly made his way up the building and left just before the police arrived.
The next morning.
Midoriya was organizing his files when the monitor mounted on his wall turned on.
"Deku. I need to speak to you in private, Please come to this address." Said All For One
The monitor turned off, leaving Midoriya confused.
"That was weird I wonder what sensei wants." Midoriya said as he received a text with an address from an unlisted number.
"I guess I better go right away." Said Midoriya as he walked out of his apartment.
1 hour later
Midoriya reached the location, it was an abandoned warehouse in Hosu.
"Guess this is it" said Midoriya as he made his way inside the warehouse. The warehouse was dimly lit, but Midoriya could make out multiple tubes each occupied by a Nomu.
"Deku, I'm glad you're here" said All For One sitting at a table, he was connected to multiple life support devices.
"Sensei" Midoriya said bowing in respect to the man.
"Likewise Deku, please sit." Said All For One, Midoriya took a seat across from him. "You have pushed this group of ours to new heights, and for that I thank you. Im sure you are informed in the capabilities of my quirk, so i'll skip the details. As a gift from me to you I will grant you any quirk you desire." explained All For One
Midoriya was surprised at the offer, he could have any quirk he wanted, His lifelong dream to be like everyone else. However Midoriya's thoughts quickly turned sour, as he remembered all the bullying, neglect, pain, and suffering everyone put him through.
"Sensei I'm honored, but I can't accept this gift. If I accept this power, I will succumb to the society that abused and neglected me." Explained Midoriya
"I see, that is admirable Deku, but I must gift you with something." Said All For One firmly
Midoriya was at a crossroads, he didn't want anything in particular. In fact he wanted to visit his mother but at this moment in time it was impossible.
"Wait, there may be something." said Midoriya looking over at the Nomu's.
What could Midoriya possibly want from all for one? Midoriya and Kurogiri are sent to interview and recruit three people of interest into the league. The Hosu incident has everyone shaken up, but a certain detective finally has the final piece he was looking for.
A/N This was the chapter I was afraid of the most since it changes Tenya so drastically. I don't really have much to say besides that. As for school, Midterms are over so I will try to upload every weekend like usual. Thanks you all for reading I'll see you in the next one
