During Izuku, Iida and Todoroki's Recovery
News about Stain's arrest spread like wildfire, upon being brought to the authorities, his identity was immediately spread around. And as promised by the detective, their identities were not revealed to the public while Endeavor got the credit for the killer's arrest.
In the meantime, Stain's arrest had two effects.
For one, crime rate went to a new low thanks to his capture. Needless to say, villain's became more cautious in committing crimes, fearing their own capture. The citizens felt safer, knowing that Stain was behind bars and villain's grew more fearful.
On the other hand. As Izuku and the other's recovered, new faces begun making their move to join the league of villains. And not only that, other villain's used this opportunity to reorganize and plan their next moves more carefully.
One things for sure, the villain's haven't given up by a long shot.
1A CLASSROOM
Izuku and some of his classmates were currently laughing their assess off. The day hasn't even begun and yet something already brought tears in Izuku's eyes.
The reason?
Katsuki Bakugou just arrived with a new hairstyle. A style that clearly resembles the number three hero, Best Jeanist.
''STOP LAUGHING!'' Bakugou roared as he brought his palms up. ''My hair's gotten used to it, so it won't go back even after I wash it!'' he stated in frustration, remembering the number of attempts to bring his glorious hair back to normal.
''I'd like to see you try, Side-Part Boy!'' Sero taunted with a laugh, making Bakugou look to him with a world ending glare.
''Dude,'' Kirishima stated between breathes. ''you look like a douchebag.'' He stated before he and Sero doubled down in laughter.
A massive tick mark formed on Bakugou's head as his vein's bulged.
''THAT'S IT!'' Bakugou roared before cracking his knuckles, his hair somehow returning back to normal. ''C'MERE SO I CAN KILL YOU!'' he threatened before running at the duo with a murderous expression. Said duo begun running as they laughed.
After giggling at the chaos that's unfolding, Mina looked to Izuku as she hugged him from behind. ''I can't believe you fought against the Hero Killer,'' She stated before placing her chin on his shoulder. ''it must have been scary.'' She stated as she tightened the embrace. While other's nearby nodded in understanding, knowing that they would be pretty scared as well.
Izuku shrugged as he held Mina's arms, treasuring the comfort of his current position. ''Not as scary as being scolded by my mom.'' He stated with awkward chuckle as he shivered. Vividly remembering the stern scolding he got from his mother. Thankfully, things ended with hugs and tears with no punishments issued.
In the meantime, everyone else winced upon hearing this. Knowing that their parents would heavily scold them too for doing something reckless.
Mina lifted her head from his shoulder and looked down to Izuku apologetically. ''I said I was sorry, how was I supposed to know that Mrs. M will react that way?,'' she asked, while Izuku looked to her with an eyebrow raised and a knowing look. ''Fair point.'' She stated with an awkward chuckle as she rubbed the back of her head. Realizing that informing his mother may have been a poor choice on her part.
When news spread about the Stain's capture. Mina immediately tried calling Izuku, only to receive no response. When she discovered that three students from U.A. were attacked, she immediately connected the dots and informed Inko. Which resulted in them agreeing to call Izuku when they had the chance.
And the rest is history.
Mina then looked to Izuku apologetically. ''Sorry, for getting you in trouble. I just got worried is all.'' She stated with an embarrassed expression.
Izuku looked at Mina with narrowed eyes, before smiling and held her hand reassuringly. ''I know,'' he stated sincerely. ''just don't give strike signals to mom.'' He stated with a small laugh before kissing her hand affectionately. While the other's chuckled at the small request with some girls cooing at the Izuku's actions.
With a small blush on her face, Mina nodded before giving a quick kiss on Izuku's cheek. ''Noted.'' She stated with a smile before perching her chin on Izuku's shoulder again.
Izuku smiled at her before looking to his classmates. ''I'm just glad Endeavor was there to bail us out.'' He stated sincerely, getting his classmates to voice their agreements.
As they did this, Izuku gave a sneaky glance towards Iida and Todoroki. The latter giving subtle nods while smiling at him.
After subtly returning the gesture, Izuku looked to Ochako with a grin. ''How was your week Ochako?'' he asked, making her look to him in excitement.
''It was very worthwhile!'' Ochako stated confidently before doing a few jabs in the air, while others looked to her in amusement.
''Ochako's awakened huh?,'' Tsuyu stated as she looked to Ochako curiously. ''All I did was catch some smugglers from a neighboring country at one point.'' She stated calmly with a shrug, while they looked to her in shock.
''That's a pretty big deal.'' They thought in unison as they sweatdropped. Wondering how she could tell her encounter like it was nothing.
After recomposing himself, Izuku turned to Mineta. ''What about you dude?'' he asked with a curious expression, while Mineta was surprised from the sudden attention.
''Things were fine,'' he started after a bit. ''but I did discover something.'' Mineta calmly claimed, making everyone look to him curiously.
Izuku was now intrigued. ''And what would that be?'' he asked, voicing out everyone's curiosity.
They were then taken back when Mineta's expression turned to one of dread. ''Women are all demons. They're just hiding their true personalities.'' He stated in fear as he started shaking a bit. While wearing an expression that looked like he'd been through absolute torment.
''What did you see at Mt. Lady's place!?'' Everyone thought in unison as they looked to the aura of dread emanating from the short teen. Said teen was mumbling things to himself.
Ignoring the short teen and the growing noise from Bakugou's chase. Izuku looked to Mina. ''You don't look so scary to me.'' He stated with a grin, while other's turned to him.
Mina gave off a dangerous grin as she brought her hand up. ''Are. you. Sure?'' she punctuated every word dangerously as she produced a small bit of acid from her hand.
While other's looked to her nervously, Izuku wasn't fazed and shrugged. ''Pretty sure.'' He stated with a smirk, while Mina looked glum from having no effect on Izuku.
''Meanie.'' She stated before crossing her arms with a pout, only to smile when Izuku wrapped an arm around her and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. They then looked to each other before laughing together from the silly interaction. With everyone else joining in from the couple's antics.
In the meantime, Mineta's dreadful aura was quickly replaced with envy as he looked at the couple.
After a few laughs, Kaminari spoke up. ''Have you guy's seen the video?'' he stated, getting everyone to look at him curiously. Not noticing how Izuku's eyes glowed a bit from the question.
''What video?'' Mina asked with a curious expression as she let go of Izuku. The latter hoping that Kaminari wasn't talking about what he was thinking of.
Seeing their confusion, Kaminari was more than willing to fill them in. ''The video about Stai-*Bonk* YOW!'' his statement was interrupted when a small bone was thrown at his forehead. Meanwhile everyone else looked to Izuku in shock, the latter having his right palm stretched out with an unreadable expression.
Even Bakugou looked surprised as he turned and looked to Izuku while holding Kirishima and Sero by their collars. Said duo was also looking in surprise from their position.
While nursing his forehead, Kaminari glared at Izuku. ''What was that…for…'' his words and annoyed expression died down when he and everyone else saw the serious expression that Izuku had.
Before Mina or anyone else could ask what was wrong. Izuku jerked his head to the side confusing them.
Following the direction of his gesture, their eyes landed on Iida who was looking down with a thoughtful expression.
After connecting the dots, everyone and Kaminari especially winced from what Izuku was trying to point out. They all knew what happened to Iida's brother in Hosu city, so it's understandable to think that Iida would want to talk about anything BUT Stain.
As for the video in question, it was created by an anonymous user and uploaded on ViewTube. The video contained Stain's identity, details about his earlier life and his ideology on what it means to be a ''Hero''.
Needless to say, the video ended up being taken down for its controversial contents, only to be uploaded again after a few moments. Said video had a major impact in society, such as inflicting fear onto the citizens and encouraging hidden villains to purge more fakers from the society.
''Its fine.'' Iida suddenly said, snapping everyone out of their somber thoughts.
After giving an appreciative glance to Izuku, he turned to the class. ''It's all in the past,'' he started with a small smile. ''what matters now is that we all learn from this and continue on the path of being heroes!'' he stated determinedly, while everyone else was taken back from the sudden boost of energy.
After recovering from their shock, everyone nodded in unison. With the goal of becoming great heroes as well.
FIELD GAMMA
All Might and the class of 1A are currently gathered in front of Training Ground Gamma. Said training ground consisted of factories and industrial piping, creating a labyrinth of sorts. Their current test is to break up into five groups and race each other to locate All Might within the labyrinth via trackers connected to a distress signal. With All Might acting as a civilian in need of rescuing.
As Izuku, Ojiro, Iida, Sero and Mina were preparing for the test in their designated areas. The rest of the class were having their own discussions.
''Who do you guys think will win?'' Kaminari asked as he and everyone else looked to the screens where it viewed the participants, each doing their own form of preparation. Or in Izuku's case, admiring the scenery.
Momo then placed a hand on her chin. ''I believe Midoriya will win this one,'' she stated, getting everyone to turn to her in surprise. ''we've all seen how quick he is and how he can appear in places we least expect.'' She informed calmly, while others thought about it before nodding.
''That's true,'' Jirou agreed with a nod. ''to be honest I still don't know how he does it.'' She finished with a thoughtful expression, with all of them silently agreeing. Also debating whether it was speed or something else entirely.
Kaminari had different thoughts. ''No offense to Midoriya, but I think Sero will win,'' he stated getting their attention. ''a place like this could be perfect for a quirk like his,'' He offered getting them to look at him in surprise, which confused him. ''what?'' he stated, wondering why everyone was looking at him like he was an alien.
''Nothing,'' Jirou stated as she composed herself. ''just didn't expect you to say something smart.'' She declared with a small clap. Which made Kaminari look to her with an offended expression.
''Hey I can be smart.'' Kaminari defended, only to sulk even more when everyone looked to him with blank expressions. Much to Jiro's amusement.
After looking at the screen for a bit, Mineta spoke up. ''I think it'll be Ashido,'' he declared, getting their attention, ''she's got really good-'' his statement was interrupted when two hands landed on his shoulders. He didn't know why, but a familiar feeling during the Sports Festival started rising again.
Fear.
With a small gulp, he looked up and nearly screamed when he saw Kirishima and Bakugou looking at him with serious expressions. Almost taunting him to say anything inappropriate about Mina.
''Athleticism!'' he quickly said, hoping and praying that it would be enough to appease the two bodyguards. He could swear that he saw his life flashing before his eyes as he looked at their expressions.
Satisfied with the response, the duo released their hold on Mineta. And without looking at each other, gave each other a fist pump. Mineta in the meantime, sighed in relief.
While everyone else sweatdropped at the interaction, not even sure if it was necessary or not. Kaminari could only look at his brother in arms in pity, the latter muttering things to himself to calm down.
After composing herself, Momo cleared her throat getting everyone's attention. ''Who do you think would win Kirishima?'' she asked, while the person in question looked thoughtful about it.
Kirishima then looked to Momo with a smile. ''As much as I don't want to agree with grapist over there.'' he started while throwing a thumb back at the short teen, who sulked from the nickname. ''I think Mina can win the race too,'' he stated while others listened intently. ''over the internship, she's been telling me how she trained her quirk to skate faster.'' He stated with a toothy grin, while the others just nodded to that.
Tsuyu then looked to Bakugou. ''How about you Bakugou?'' she asked, while the explosive teen gave a glare that didn't faze her.
Bakugou then sighed before looking to the screen with his arms crossed. ''Deku will be first!'' he stated bluntly, while looking like he was asked a dumb question. While everyone else sweatdropped at his somewhat biased response.
''My money's on Ojiro!'' Toru cheerfully stated while waving her gloves around, while everyone else minus Bakugou, looked to her in amusement.
Ochako then looked to the screen in thought. ''Things look a bit tough, but I think Iida will win.'' She declared while others silently agreed.
Before they could say anything else, All Might's voice was heard. ''Okay, here we go!'' he declared, getting everyone to look at the screen. ''START!'' he signaled as he pressed the button on the handheld beacon.
[Undertale OST-''Song That Might Play When You Fight Sans''-Plays]
The participants didn't have to be told twice as they sprang to life and made their way to maneuver through the labyrinth.
''Look at them go!'' Ochako exclaimed as she and everyone else looked to the screen in awe. Not expecting such instant reactions from their fellow peers.
Kaminari chuckled in amusement. ''I knew Sero had the advantage.'' He stated smugly as he watched the tape user swing in the air using his quirk. Easily avoiding any form of obstruction along the way.
Kirishima was quick to jump in. ''Don't count Mina out yet!'' he reminded as he watched said teen slide on the pipes with her quirk in great speeds. ''Horn buddy is still in it.'' He supported with a grin.
''Go Ojiro!'' Toru cheered as she watched said teen swing from one pipe to another in a careful but quick pace with his tail.
Feeling the hype, Ochako joined in. ''Go Iida!'' she cheered as the class rep sped through the ground in great speeds.
As everyone cheered for their personal victors, Todoroki felt the need to look at the screen again, thinking that he must be missing something. ''Odd.'' He stated with slightly squinted eyes, getting his classmates to look at him with curious expressions.
''What's wrong Todoroki?'' Momo asked, while everyone else listened in, wondering what could have gotten his attention.
Without looking away from the screen, Todoroki replied without missing a beat. ''I don't see Midoriya.'' He declared getting everyone to look at him in shock.
With that everyone looked to the screen and realized, Izuku was indeed nowhere to be seen as the cameras only focused on the participants that were maneuvering with their quirks.
''Where is Deku?'' Ochako asked aloud as she and everyone else looked for any sign of their friend.
As this was happening, no one noticed the smirk that Bakugou had on his face. Knowing that there could only be one place where Deku would be.
WITH ALL MIGHT
From his location, the Symbol of Peace could only stare at his students in approval. They only had a week of internships and yet they've already shown massive improvement in their quirk techniques. As far as he was concerned, the next generation of heroes looked brighter by the day.
''They've improved a great deal.'' All Might said to himself with pride evident in his voice as he continued to watch the approaching students. Happy to know that he took part in training promising students.
As he kept observing them, he began noticing something or rather someone missing among them. He was about to call it out when-
''Can't argue with you there.'' A voice from behind agreed.
[Song Stops]
Quickly turning around, he saw Izuku looking to his classmate in amazement. ''Didn't even take a month and they've already made good progress.'' He stated in awe, not noticing the shocked look from All Might.
''How did-'' All Might stopped his train of thought when he remembered Izuku explaining and even demonstrating his teleportation ability when they were just getting to know each other.
After realizing this, All Might looked to his successor with a proud smile. It became evident that Izuku improved himself during his time with his former teacher. Needless to say, he was more than happy to see that his successor's future looked just as bright as the other students.
Snapping out of his thoughts, All Might cleared his throat gaining Izuku's attention. ''I believe your supposed to be doing something else Young Midoriya?'' he reminded with an expectant look, realizing that the students were halfway to their location.
Izuku looked at him with an eyebrow raised. ''Water you talking about All Might?'' he asked with a grin, not realizing that he was too busy admiring his classmates.
All Might chuckled at his statement and merely gestured to his left, prompting Izuku to look were he was pointing. His amusement grew when he saw his successor's expression turned into an embarrassed one upon realizing his mistake.
''O-Oh.'' Izuku stammered with a slight blush before rapidly shaking his head and posed heroically to All Might. ''Don't worry citizen for I Am Here!'' he stated determinedly as he looked to his mentor who was trying not to look embarrassed from his successor's obvious imitation.
Though he would be lying if he said he didn't feel touched that he had a big impact in Izuku's life.
All Might then cleared his throat and held the beacon, remembering that he was supposed to be rescued in this test. ''My Hero.'' He stated proudly before pressing the button on the beacon, signaling the end of the test.
All the while Izuku looked to him in shock as a bit of tears formed at the corner of his eyes. Not expecting to hear his idol refer to him as his hero.
Hearing this statement only increased his drive to become a greater successor.
''I won't let you down All Might.'' Izuku stated determinedly, before grouping up with the rest of the participants who were beyond surprised to see him arrive before they did.
''I know you won't my boy.'' All Might thought proudly as he watched Izuku being bombarded with questions, much to his amusement.
REST OF CLASS 1A
To say the class was speechless was an understatement.
They all expected to watch Izuku soar through the air via blaster or any form of movement on screen. What they didn't expect, was for him to be seen on screen as the victor while he stood next to All Might.
''I had a feeling he would win but…,''Momo started as she looked to the screen in surprise. ''I didn't think it would be that fast.'' She finished in shock, while others nodded dumbly.
With wide eyes, Todoroki just kept his eyes on the screen. ''He must have already reached All Might when the match started.'' He hypothesized aloud with surprise in his voice, this in turn made everyone else even more shocked.
''H-How did he do that?'' Kaminari stuttered in disbelief, thinking that Izuku must have been stupid fast for him to appear next to All Might in a blink of an eye.
Bakugou clicked his tongue, getting everyone's attention. ''Because he's fucking Deku, that's how.'' He stated with a smirk, though internally surprised by Izuku's improvement.
Though he would be lying if he said that he wasn't miffed from having his time wasted with the number three hero Best Jeanist. While his rival improved during his internship.
Ochako had stars in her eyes. ''It's so cool!'' she stated while waving her arms around, while others agreed with her.
''An amazing feat indeed.'' Tokoyami agreed with a nod.
Kirishima laughed in amazement. ''That little guy never ceases to amaze me.'' He stated with a toothy grin while others just agreed.
As they discussed among themselves, no on noticed the fearful expression Mineta's face. ''He's cool but pretty scary too!'' he thought in conflict, not sure whether to feel safe around Izuku or not.
WITH ALL MIGHT
''Thank you! And congrats.'' All Might congratulated Izuku as he handed him a sash that read 'Thanks for saving me.' While said teen took the award with a smile.
Izuku wore the sash and looked to All Might with a grin. ''Thank you All Might,'' he started before gesturing to his classmates, making them look at him curiously. ''but I think you should give credit to their improvements too.'' He stated humbly, while everyone smiled at him.
''Never change Young Midoriya/Midoriya/Izuku'' They thought in unison while looking at the humble teen. Seeing that his attitude didn't change, despite being separated from everyone in a week.
All Might then cleared his throat getting everyone's attention. ''You Midoriya came first, but compared to the beginning of the year, you've all gotten a lot better at using your quirks.'' He commended while the students stood a bit taller from that statement.
''Keep going like this and start preparing for your final exam!'' he added while looking to the students expectantly.
''Yes sir!'' they responded in unison with determination on their expressions.
All Might beamed from the response. ''Group one, you can leave the field,'' he announced as the said group started to leave. ''Next group get ready!'' he announced through the sound system.
As Izuku was about to catch up with his classmates, he was stopped when All Might placed a hand on his shoulder.
Looking over his shoulder, he could see All Might looking at him in approval. ''You surprised me. You've clearly improved as well.'' He stated with a thumbs up, getting Izuku to look at him with a smile.
A serious expression then formed onto All Might's expression. ''Come find me after class is over.'' He requested, but Izuku noticed something in his tone that got his full attention.
''The time has come when I must tell you about me and One For All.'' He added, while Izuku felt like his eyes would bug out of his skull.
Truthfully he's always been curious about the origin's of OFA. As far as he knew, it was a power entrusted from one generation to another, wielded with the same responsibility that came with it.
So for All Might to reveal more about OFA, Izuku was more than willing to learn more about it. ''Yes sir.'' He stated in determination, while All Might nodded with a serious expression.
While All Might facilitated the next group, Izuku caught up with his group.
''How did you get there before us Izuku?'' Mina asked as she and everyone else looked to the bone user for answers.
Izuku looked to her with a grin. ''I just used a shortcut is all.'' He stated simply with a shrug, while Mina pouted and everyone else deadpanned at him. It was painfully obvious that there was more to his 'shortcut' than he lead on. Though they theorized it was either speed or he simply found a way to ride a blaster through an alternate route.
Mina though wasn't satisfied and brought her hands together. ''Mind telling me about your shortcut?'' she asked while leaning onto Izuku's shoulder and looking at him with puppy eyes.
In the meantime, the other boys sweatdropped at Mina's attempt to get more info.
Izuku thought about it, before wrapping an arm around Mina, bringing her close. ''I'll think about it.'' He stated with a grin before giving her a quick kiss on the lips and looking ahead. Not noticing Mina's blush or the looks of outrage from the boys.
With a small blush, Mina looked over from her position with a grin. ''Sorry boys, but I have VIP tickets.'' She teased before sticking her tongue out and leaning onto Izuku's embrace with a giggle. Drawing out a chuckle from the latter.
Meanwhile, the other boys could only look glum from the obvious unfairness of the situation.
BOYS LOCKER ROOM
As the boys were changing back into their uniforms, they begun discussing things they needed to improve upon. Such as improvement on their mobility and etc.
In the meantime Izuku was wearing a thoughtful expression. Normally when All Might would call for him, he would at least be calm about it. But this time he was far more serious than Izuku has ever seen him.
''He sounded so serious.'' Izuku thought as he buttoned up his uniform. Remembering the expression and voice his mentor had when mentioning about the origins of OFA.
''I gotta say Midoriya,'' Kirishima suddenly called out, snapping Izuku out of his thoughts. ''didn't expect you to be so ripped.'' He complimented with a toothy grin as he gave a thumbs up while the others listened in.
Izuku blushed from the attention and rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment. ''I-It's nothing special.'' He stated with a small laugh, feeling self-conscious when people looked at his body.
''Nothing special?,'' Kaminari repeated with skepticism as he crossed his arms and leaned onto his locker. ''Dude, you've got a body of Greek God.'' He stated as he and Mineta looked to him in envy.
The other boys were quick to voice out their compliments much to Izuku's embarrassment.
Bakugou slammed his locker door getting everyone's attention. ''Can you cut that shit out!?,'' he roared as he scowled at them. ''this is the fucking reason Deku wears lose clothing.'' He claimed, now understanding the other meaning of Izuku's outfit choices.
The boys thought about that statement before a look of realization formed on their faces.
''Amazing!,'' Iida suddenly shouted as he raised his arms. ''your techniques in not drawing attention never ceases to amaze me!'' he complimented in his usual manner while others voiced their agreement.
Izuku chuckled at the taller teen's antics. ''Thanks guys.'' He stated with a grin, knowing that he would never be used to the attention he draws.
Before he could say anything, Mineta spoke up. ''Hey Midoriya!'' he called out getting everyone's attention.
''Yeah dude?'' Izuku asked with an eyebrow raised, wondering what could have gotten the short teen's attention. Though knowing him, it wasn't anything good.
Seeing everyone look to him, an unsettling expression formed onto Mineta's face. ''I discovered something amazing!'' he stated with excitement before peeling a poster on the wall, revealing a hole in it.
''Check out this Shawshank hole!'' He stated with heavy breathes as he gestured to the peeping hole. ''Probably courtesy of our senpais!'' he hypothesized with a perverted expression while most boys looked shock at the implication.
Before Bakugou could rip Mineta a new one, he noticed Izuku's eyes glowing a bit with a serious expression. He then decided to lean against his locker and enjoy the show.
In the meantime, Iida was quick to scold the pervy teen. ''Cease at once Mineta!'' he ordered as he chopped his arm at him. ''Peeping is a flagrant crime!'' he chastised with a stern expression with others silently agreeing as they continued to watch the exchange. Knowing that they would all be in hot water if they went with Mineta's antics.
To everyone's dismay, Mineta wasn't fazed by the scolding and looked more desperate. ''Hey man, my little Mineta's already being a flagrant crime if you know what I me-'' his statement was interrupted when he suddenly found himself lifted off the ground in a green glow and lifted to the ceiling.
*Thud*
As everyone else looked to the pinned teen in shock, Bakugou was trying his damndest not to laugh out loud. Needless to say, he was thoroughly enjoying the show.
''Here's some friendly advice.'' the voice of Izuku came, prompting everyone to turn to him.
Looking to Midoriya, he had a glowing hand and an index finger pointing up. ''If you went through with what you were planning to do,'' he started as the glow in his eyes increased. ''you're gonna have a bad time.'' He calmly warned with a dangerous grin, which made the short teen quickly nod in response as sweat poured out of him.
The display broke the dam as Bakugou began laughing like a maniac. ''Get dunked on you shit head!'' he yelled before doubling down in laughter as he flipped off the short teen with both middle fingers. While the others joined in with laughs of their own.
After recovering from his shock, Iida cleared his throat. ''Though I would have preferred a less physical approach,'' he started getting everyone's attention. ''your actions are appreciated Midoriya.'' He stated with a grateful expression, while Izuku responded by giving him a grin.
While Sero was putting tape over the peeping hole, Kaminari gave off a nervous laugh. ''Man,'' he started, getting everyone's attention. ''I keep forgetting how scary you can be dude.'' He stated with a bit of sweat, while Izuku looked sheepish from the statement. Not really meaning to come off as a scary person.
''Chin up Bro,'' Kirishima stated as he placed a hand on Izuku's shoulder. ''I think it's pretty manly how you stick up for women like that.'' He assured with a toothy grin while the others voiced their agreements.
Izuku looked to him with a grateful smile. ''Thanks dude.'' He stated as he offered a fist bump.
Kirishima smiled and gladly returned the gesture. ''Anytime bro.'' he stated sincerely while Bakugou rolled his eyes at the display.
Iida then looked to his watch. ''Everyone!,'' he called out getting everyone's attention. ''its almost time for All Might's final reminders!'' he announced in his usual manner which got some chuckles from the boys.
They were about to head out when-
''Uhh guys?'' came the voice of Mineta.
Stopping in their tracks, the boys looked to the ceiling where Mineta was looking at them with a concerned expression. It became apparent that Izuku still hadn't released him, how he forgot was beyond them.
''Oh right,'' Izuku stated with an embarrassed expression before gently bringing Mineta down from the ceiling. ''how was the weather up there by the way?'' he asked with a grin while Mineta glared at him as he dusted himself off.
''Why can't you let me get what I want man?'' he asked in exasperation while the other boys just facepalmed at the obvious question.
Izuku stared at him with an eyebrow raised. ''Because I respect women.'' He stated with a shrug and a grin while Mineta sulked. In the meantime the other students were looking to the exchange in amusement.
GIRLS LOCKER ROOM
Unbeknownst to the boys, the girl's heard Mineta's outburst from the very same hole that he was about to peep through and Jirou was more than ready to counter via earphone jack through the peephole.
But it turned out to be unnecessary when they heard Izuku come to their defense again.
''How cowardly!,'' Momo stated as she glared at the peephole. ''let's plug it up!'' she suggested before making a cork with her quirk to block the hole, while the girls sighed in relief. Knowing that no one would be peeping anytime soon.
After sighing to herself, Tsuyu spoke up. ''Thank goodness for Midoriya.'' She commended as the rest nodded in agreement.
''I know right!?'' Toru agreed with a giggle. ''It's like he's a vigilante against pervs or something.'' She stated getting them to laugh at the statement, knowing that it was basically true at this point.
After calming down, Jirou leaned against her locker with a slight scowl. ''Leave it to the perv to discover a way to make it harder to be a girl.'' She stated in annoyance while they agreed.
''Don't sweat it girl!,'' Mina reassured getting her attention. ''just let Izu keep the pervs in line.'' She offered with a grin, while they laughed from the comment.
Tsuyu placed a finger on her chin. ''Mina,'' she called out getting her attention. ''he really is one of a kind huh?'' she asked with a smile, already knowing the answer.
Mina smiled from the question. ''He sure is.'' She stated sincerely before looking out the window with a dreamy expression. While everyone else cooed at the girl's lovestruck expression.
Momo looked to the scene with a fond smile before she looked at her watch. ''Alright that's enough fun for now,'' she announced, getting their attention. ''it's almost time for All Might's final reminders.'' She announced, getting everyone to check the time.
After confirming the time, they begun moving out of the locker room to join the rest of the class. While Mina made a mental note to give her boyfriend a special goodbye kiss before they go home.
ALL MIGHT'S OFFICE
Once class ended. Izuku immediately told his friends that he needed to go to his mentor's office. When asked why All Might wanted to speak with him, he responded with: ''He just wants to find out how things went with the pro he recommended me to intern with.'' He stated sincerely.
Thankfully they bought the excuse and said their goodbyes. But not before getting a loving kiss from Mina. When Izuku asked about the sudden energy, she responded by saying: ''For being a good boyfriend.'' She stated with a smile before catching up with the others. Upon reaching the group, Mina and Ochako begun giggling to themselves while Iida and Bakugou looked at them in confusion.
Izuku then snapped out of his confusion and made his way to All Might's Office.
"Girl's are a mystery.'' He thought with a small chuckle as he placed his hand on the doorknob.
Upon opening the door, he was immediately greeted by a serious looking All Might as he sat on the couch.
''Have a seat.'' All Might offered with a serious tone.
With a small gulp, Izuku made his way to the seat across his mentor.
There was a tense silence in the air until All Might spoke up. ''First off, I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you when the Hero Killer attacked you.'' He stated apologetically.
Izuku gently waved a hand. ''It's fine All Might, you couldn't have known that the Hero Killer would attack.'' He assured gently, knowing that the incident was beyond All Might's control.
All Might gave him a sad smile before wearing a serious expression once again. ''I'm sure you know why you're here,'' he stated, while Izuku nodded in response. ''Do you remember what I said when I gave you my power?'' he asked, his tone unchanging.
''Eat This.'' Izuku replied with his best All Might impression.
All Might responded by quickly standing up and giving a light chop to Izuku's head. ''No, not that part.'' He corrected with an embarrassed expression, though inwardly impressed by his successor's impersonation skills.
While Izuku was nursing his head, All Might composed himself as he sat back down. ''As you know, One For All cannot be transferred to anyone unless the bearer wishes it.'' He stated seriously while Izuku nodded in agreement.
All Might's eyes suddenly hardened. ''What I'm about to tell you is the origins of OFA and what makes it so special. So I expect you to listen intently.'' He announced, while Izuku looked a bit surprised by his Mentor's tone.
Though this is about the origin of OFA and how the power came to be the greatest responsibility to each wielder. So it's understandable why the air around his Mentor was more serious than he'd ever experience before.
Izuku then looked to his mentor with a serious expression. ''I will.'' He stated determinedly, while All Might nodded and went on to explain everything about OFA.
By then end of it, Izuku felt a bit overwhelmed by the amount of information. Not only did OFA originate from a great evil. The very same evil has lived for more than one hundred years.
All For One. From what Izuku learned from his mentor, he is the most feared and the most powerful among the villains. Not only did he have the power to take quirks, but he had the power to give quirks as well. Even if it meant by force. This is in turn, created OFA.
At first his mentor believed that he finally put a stop to AFO once for all. But those thoughts shattered when Nomu's started appearing. Each Nomu was a normal person at some point, but when forcefully given too many quirks, they end up becoming the mindless beasts that have been encountered so far.
He then went on to explain that OFA was specifically created to defeat AFO.
Passed down from one user to another, each hoping that the power accumulated will one day be enough to put a stop to this monster.
And eventually, it would be Izuku's turn to face AFO and put a stop to him once and for all.
It was a heavy pill to swallow that's for sure, but Izuku was more than determined to become a great successor and put a stop to this monster.
NEXT DAY 1A CLASSROOM
''There's only one week left until the final exams.'' Eraserhead announced as he arranged his things. ''I'm sure you already know, but it won't just be a written exam. There's also a practical component. Make sure you train your mind and bodies at the same time. That's all.'' He finished before leaving the room, not caring about the nervous expressions that everyone had.
Upon leaving, some of the classmates complained on how they didn't end up studying due to all events that happened. Namely the Sports Festival and the internships, because of this, they ended up being distracted from focusing on anything written related.
''I didn't study at all!'' Mina stated with a laugh as she rubbed the back of her head in embarrassment.
Izuku could only sigh a he gently rubbed the top of her head. Truthfully he wasn't mad at her, he just wished that she wasn't so distracted when it came to academic things.
Suddenly, an idea formed into his head. ''Why don't we study together?'' he offered, while Mina looked to him with wide eyes. Realizing that he placed third in the midterm.
''That's a great idea!,'' Mina agreed before giving Izuku a loving embrace, getting a chuckle out of the latter.
Izuku looked at Mina with a smile. ''We can study at the park during the weekend.'' He added, knowing that the peaceful environment will offer a great place to study with less distractions. Though he would be lying if he said that spending time with her wasn't in his mind.
Mina looked ecstatic as she separated from the hug. ''That's sounds great!,'' she stated with a bounce before counting with her fingers. ''We could have a picnic! Or maybe a trip to the arcade afterwards, or maybe…'' she stopped herself when she saw Izuku looking at her with a smirk. It was then she realized how she sounded more interested in spending more time with Izuku than actually studying.
Mina began laughing nervously to herself as she blushed profusely. ''Or we could just study.'' She offered with an embarrassed expression as she tried to calm her heart rate.
With a massive blush of his own, Izuku chuckled before giving Mina a hug. ''We could do those another time.'' He suggested with a grin before giving Mina a kiss on the forehead.
Mina's blush intensified before she buried her head in Izuku's chest. She couldn't help but giggle at how much they wanted to spend time together. She sometimes wondered how she got so lucky, though she knew for a fact that Izuku was thinking the same thing.
While the couple was surrounded by an aura of warmth, the rest of the of the class had their own study groups. Namely Momo at her own home, while Bakugou had a one-on-one study session with Kirishima.
WEEKEND AT THE PARK
As the couple made their way to their study spot. A few things ran through their minds, mostly what the final exam was about. It was revealed by Kendo from 1B that the final exam consisted of combat with robots. When asked where she got this information, she explained that friend of hers from the upper-class told her.
Mina was relieved that the main focus of the final was combat, but she still wanted to continue with the study session in case the written exam held more weight to it.
Plus she gets to spend time with Izuku so there's that.
''This should be good.'' Izuku stated as they found a comfortable spot under the shade of a tree.
Once they set the picnic mat down, they settled down and had their lunch, once finished they began studying. Things went smoothly for the most part, with Mina getting distracted by something every now and then, but otherwise fine.
After some time they decided to have a break to let both of their minds rest for a bit. They then leaned against each other's shoulders and simply enjoyed the scenery and occasionally point out something that caught their eyes.
''Man,'' Mina said as she got comfortable on Izuku's shoulder. ''why does math have to be so hard?'' she stated with a sigh, remembering the complex equations that made her wonder where she would even use it in her hero career.
Izuku could only shrug at that, even he didn't know why math had to be so difficult. After all, math is math and that was it.
Mina then changed her position and placed her head on Izuku's lap. There was a comfortable silence as the two just looked to each other with warm smiles.
''Thanks by the way.'' Mina suddenly said as she got herself more comfortable.
Izuku ran a hand through her curls, getting a joyful sigh out of her. ''For what?'' he asked with a smile, evidently comfortable with his current position.
''For helping me with this,'' she stated as he gestured to the pile of books. ''I know it isn't exactly easy to teach someone like me, so…I really appreciate your patience.'' She finished sincerely as she brought a hand to his cheek.
Izuku held the hand on his cheek with a warm smile. ''Anytime Mina.'' He replied before gently kissing her hand, getting giggles out of her as she brought her hand down.
Izuku then looked ahead to enjoy the scenery, he could see people playing with a Frisbee and hear birds singing. The sky was clear and a gentle breeze swept through the park.
All in all, it was a nice day.
A soft yawn caught Izuku's attention, looking down he couldn't help but smile when he saw Mina slipping into dream land. Noticing that he wasn't going anywhere, Izuku decided to get comfortable and join her as well.
They can study again when they wake up, both having plans to do this again.
UA PRACTICAL EXAM AREA – CENTRAL PLAZA
Before they knew it, the three days of written exams were now over. In its place came the day of the practical exam.
As the class gathered with their hero costumes, they were immediately surprised when Principal Nezu explained that the final exam will NOT be based on combat against machines like the previous years. But rather, it will be focused on combat against their very teachers.
The announcement alone put everyone on edge, it was bad enough that the results could effect their chances of going to the training camp. But now they had to face their teachers who have years of experience under their disposal. Which in turn, just made things more difficult.
Thankfully each teacher will be placed under a handicap via ultra-compressed weights that will be worn on the wrists and ankles of the pros. Courtesy of the support course, Izuku could only imagine Mei having a field day with that.
The rules of the match are simple, either one of students escape or the teacher ends up being captured.
Fight and Win or Run and Win.
As the class was being divided into pairs, Izuku was thinking of ways to counter each teacher. From what he can see, there were definitely some teachers that were easier to handle. For instance, as much as he didn't want to say it, Space Hero:13 mostly uses her quirk for rescue operations. Which in turn could give him and his partner an advantage since his quirk could catch her off-guard. This opening could serve to either capture the pro or allow the students to escape.
Then there was also his future partner as a factor, depending on the level of teamwork, the test could be dealt with a bit easier. These are pro's they are going against, so working together will be a key element in securing victory.
Izuku's thoughts were interrupted when Principal Nezu spoke. ''And finally we'll have Midoriya and Bakugou as a team.'' he announced, getting surprised looks from the duo.
Bakugou then smirked at Izuku. ''Heh. Let's give em hell Deku!'' he stated with a vicious expression as he offered a fist bump. It became apparent to everyone that he was more than eager to go wild.
Izuku chuckled at his enthusiasm and returned the fist bump. ''Sure thing Kacchan,'' he stated with a grin while Bakugou gave a dangerous chuckle. ''just don't underestimate them.'' he warned gently while Bakugou scoffed.
''Please,'' Bakugou said with an eyeroll. ''what's the worst that could happen?'' he asked with a grunt, while Izuku sweatdropped and everyone else resisted the urge to facepalm from the worst possible question to ask.
In the meantime, Principal Nezu's expression turned wicked. ''I'm glad you asked,'' he stated with an unsettling laugh, while the students felt a chill run up their spines. ''for you see your opponent is'' ''HA! HA! HA! HA!'' his statement was interrupted by a certain hero's laugh coming from the air.
On any given day, Izuku and Bakugou would be excited to hear the Symbol of Peace's laugh.
Now though? They suddenly felt a sense of dread upon hearing All Might's laugh.
*SLAM*
''I…am your opponent!'' All Might stated as he stood up from his landing.
''All Might!?'' Izuku and Bakugou yelled in shock, while the rest of their students looked to them in worry. Suffice to say, they all knew what the Symbol of Peace was capable of, so to go against him felt impossible.
All Might's smile widened upon seeing the duo's intimidated expressions. ''Give it your best shot heroes.'' He challenged, while the duo tensed.
Snapping out of his shock, Izuku looked to Bakugou with a nervous expression, the latter looking at All Might with wide eyes. ''Got your answer buddy?'' he rhetorically asked with a nervous grin.
Bakugou didn't bother denying it as he sighed. ''Me and my fucking mouth.'' He stated in grimace, while Izuku gave off a nervous chuckle. Both looking to All Might with a bit of sweat, wondering how they could possibly beat the Symbol of Peace.
All the while, All Might was guffawing at the duo's expressions.
But among this, one things for sure. The finals were going to be interesting for everyone.
Authors Notes:
1. I plan on summarizing the other final exams in favor of reaching All Might's exam faster. With the exception of some having different dialogues or events.
2. I decided to add that OST because it felt fitting to the training scene. Since both the scene and OST are short and awesome.
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