A/N: Okay, so I've gotten enough comments about it, so I think I should address it. Now this may surprise all of you, but when I say this I'm completely serious. You may not believe me. But I make sure I do this whenever I write him.

I don't write Katsuki with a bias.

I may not like him. But I write Bakugou with no bias in mind. People with bias ask me to expel him or punish him harder than I already have, but I refuse to do that. I write Katsuki to have consequences for his actions, as everyone should. No matter the character, they deserve consequences for their actions. Bakugou just so happens to have a lot of actions to have consequences for. Really bad actions. I'm trying to write his and Izuku's situation as realistically as I can for a Shonen anime, and have it to be where Bakugou remains a relevant character within the show.

If I wrote him objectively, it would be purely about my emotions against him. He will not be immediately forgiven, as no one realistically would. Canon Izuku might. But not this version where he's been shown that it's okay to care about himself and how he feels once in awhile. I was told that their fight should've remained the same. That it was a pivotal point in their relationship where they become rivals and Bakugou kinda starts to care about Izuku

...Did you not read my story?

It was pivotal, and Bakugou did start to care. But not just that. In my version, Bakugou not only starts to care, but his eyes are finally being fucking opened. Relationships like theirs take time, and my treatment of Bakugou has a plan. It's not going to be one fucking fight and then suddenly everyone is cupcakes and rainbows. That's dumb. And yes that's a slap at canon. MHA is my favorite show if not thing of all time. Kohei Horikoshi is my favorite artist and his work has inspired me and helped me through more than anyone knows. But it has things about it I think could be handled better. But I know what I'm doing with Bakugou. In fact, the next chapter will be very special for Bakugou in a good way. I don't say this often, especially about my writing, but with Bakugou I know what I'm doing. Just trust me on this one.

And now, the second thing I've gotten a good handful of comments about. Momo. Not her character or her development. But her involvement. The first thing is people think she's too involved in Izuku and Katsuki's relationship. Here's the thing. Izuku and Momo are loved ones. They are in love, and are protective over the other. Momo had a boy help her with confidence and self deprecation. But then she realized that the same boy that helped her and she fell in love with was also broken. And she found the cause. Katsuki. So what would you (hopefully) do? Be protective and try to help. But when the problem is Katsuki, you try to get the hell away. But Izuku was mentally attached to Katsuki, and still is. So she tried to break it. Momo is supposed to be the audience in this situation. Kinda. But anyway, and are you telling me you wouldn't hate the person that hurt your loved one for years? Momo is trying to create a wedge in between the two for Izuku's health, but those two are too stubborn for even her. So when Izuku said he wants to handle it himself, she finally decides to put her trust in him and stand down unless Izuku becomes attached again. At least, attached in the same way as before.

Now the second thing about Momo. Her involvement in everything. I do think it's a valid point to say she's involved in too many events in Izuku's life. It's a bit forced. But, one she's trying to fix it by splitting up for a bit. And two, they're a new couple. Or at least kind of new. They're attached at the damn hip. Being together is all they want to do. Especially Izuku who has touch starvation and abandonment problems. Separation isn't something he wants. But it's also a pairing fic. Having one of the two main characters suddenly vanish completely from an arc wouldn't make any sense. And again, that's why they're separating for this piece of the story. They need to see how they handle themselves on their own and they can still be heroes alone. They need to see that the other isn't a crutch, but just a helpful partner. And yes, Momo is going to be at the raid, but they're doing their own individual thing. Izuku is definitely going to be entirely dead set on Eri more than absolutely anything. They're going to be apart, but together.

Now, I know this all sounds like white knighting or trying to call people out. But it's not. I take constructive criticism very seriously. Half of this story is born from criticism, suggestions, etc. But my point of view needs to be shown and understood. I know I can't please everyone. Jesus fucking Christ, writing this story has shown me that more than anything. But I'm trying my damnedest. And I just hit 50,000 hits on AO3, 2000 followers and 1800 favorites on FFN, and nearly 3,000 votes on Wattpad.

I guess gotta be doing at least something right.

Sorry for the long speech. I love this story, and I love the people that read and comment and laugh at my stupid jokes. Even the people who give it a try and it's not for them. I feel the need to address everything I can and make sure nothing important goes ignored.

...And since I'm doing this, no Mirio isn't just blind when phasing through things. Activating his quirk means he's blind and deaf. Light and soundwaves pass through his body. He can't receive it through his eyes and therefore is blind whenever it is activated. Not just when passing through objects. Sorry, I just needed to say that after someone commented it. I might as well just make everyone pissed off. I got nothing to lose... except readers...fuck.

Also I'm taking another big risk with this chapter. Even bigger than the "Dad" thing. Actually WAY bigger than the "Dad" thing. I'm bringing in a character that I've wanted to do for awhile, but only now felt like it was a good time for. And they kind of subverts expectations. They do have a pretty important role for Izuku down the line. Oh boy please don't be mad at me.

...

(Fatgum Agency)

"Should...we be concerned?"

Momo stared in awe at Fatgum scarfing down literal pounds of mochi off of his desk. Tamaki shook his head. "No. This is actually his cheat day. This is usually where he makes a remark about my physique."

*Munch* "You got that right Amajiki. Once we get you all bulked up, you'll be able to eat anything you want and stay fit." Tamaki pulled his sweatshirt hood up and burrowed his face inside, turning away from the group in embarrassment. The last plate of mochi was polished off, and Fatgum stood from his chair. "Sorry 'bout that! You guys caught me during linner."

Kirishima and Momo looked at one another in confusion, and the redhead looked back to the pro. "Uh, linner?"

"Lunch and dinner. Linner. It's like brunch...Or second brunch."

"Just being in the room with you makes me want to eat a salad."

"I get that a lot. So! Amajiki brought you two along for the work study. What exactly made you two choose me?"

Kirishima smiled brightly and puffed his chest out. "You're all about resilience, power, and having a great relationship with people! I've felt behind all of my classmates for awhile and I think you are the perfect guy to teach me to better myself."

"I like your attitude! Bright, tough, and ready to rumble!" He whipped out his pen and took Kirishima's papers, signing quickly. "Now how about you?" He said, turning to Yaoyorozu. "You were Edgeshot's student. He already sent a billion messages telling me to take you in...and a couple death threats saying not to hurt you. But I want to hear you out for myself."

Momo gave a small smile, happy that her mentor still remembered her fondly. But, she then realized she didn't really have a great reason like Ejirou.

"Well, my quirk also uses the fats in my body. I was hoping you could teach me all about conservation and such. Perhaps help me push the limits of what I can create."

"Hey! Another fatty like me!"

Momo's eyes widened, "Uh-"

"I didn't mean it like that. I meant you also use fats. Fatty! It's what I call people like us. Also, don't tell Edgeshot I called you a fatty. I like my teeth where they are." He signed her papers immediately. He leaned back in his chair, tapping his pen to his lips. "Now I have three students under my wing. This should prove interesting. Very interesting."

*Chomp* He bit his pen in half and swallowed.

Momo and Ejirou both looked at one another in shock. Momo raised a hand, "Did...you just eat your pen?"

"Oh, don't worry. They're made of chocolate."

"... Don't they still have ink in them?"

"I need my stomach pumped twice a month. But it's worth it. Come on! I'll show you to your rooms."

Momo couldn't help but chuckle a bit. 'I wonder is Izuku and All Might are having just as strange a time.'

…

(Nighteye Agency)

"Why!? Why would you tell me that!? I don't wanna know that! Oh God it's in my head! I can't stop thinking about it! I'd rather fight All For One again!"

"They're teenagers All Might. It's natural."

"I don't care! Oh God! Why are you so casual about it!?"

Nighteye sighed, "I'm sadly desensitized. You don't want to know how many times I've unfortunately had to see people "get it on" in their future. Honestly I figured you'd be proud."

"No!...I mean, I am proud but I just don't want to picture it! Oh dear lord did you see them naked!?"

"Oh, no. It was after they were done and under the covers."

Toshinori pressed a hand to his chest and sighed in relief. "Oh thank goodness. Izuku might've killed you if you saw Young Yaoyorozu naked. Not to mention In-...Oh no. What am I gonna tell Inko?"

"And she is?"

"His mother." Toshinori put his head in his hands. This was what he got for saying he wouldn't keep secrets anymore.

"First name basis, huh? Well that's...Hm...I do remember seeing glimpses of a green haired woman in your future...Wait." He squinted his eyes at Toshinori. "Midoriya wouldn't happen to be your love child, would he? Is that why you gave him your quirk?"

"No."

"Oh...I didn't expect such a casual response."

Toshinori pursed his lips, "Now I'm the desensitized one. You would be surprised how many times I've been asked that."

"Then, what is your relationship with the boys mother?"

"... It's complicated."

"You're together with his mother and you've become a sort of father to him."

"I guess it's not that complicated."

Mirai shook his head and leaned back in his seat. "I guess it makes sense. He became something like a son to you and you give him your quirk."

"I actually decided to give it to him the day I met him."

"...Seriously?"

"Well, technically ten months later. But I knew he was the one. Is there a problem with that?"

Sir raised his hands in defeat, "I'm done fighting you on this. After all your praise and the boys actions, I'm finally willing to see what he's capable of. He seems to have a lot to prove, and he fully intends on showing me. If he can do that, then I'll believe our problems will be solved."

Toshinori breathed out a laugh, "A lot to prove? Hehehe. You have no idea."

"So...a romantic partner? I honestly didn't expect that from you."

Toshinori chuckled, "Well... it's been crazy since that day in the hospital."

"Please, tell me about it" Mirai said, pouring another cup of sake. After all that time, it was nice to finally have a regular conversation with All Might again. It was like old times.

"Well then, I think I'll skip to the good parts. It started with a sludge monster."

…

Izuku splashed water on his face and looked at himself in the mirror of the bathroom adjoined to his room at the agency. Night had fallen and he was getting ready for bed. Hours had passed since his trial against Nighteye, and it had been bothering him.

Sure, he had passed the test. But, it further solidified Izuku's fear of growing something he didn't want.

A temper.

His outburst against Katsuki seemed to have a sort of effect on him. After years of trying to forget his past, embracing it flipped a switch in his head. All of the pent up aggression he had built up over the years seemed to not be done yet. He had used a good amount when fighting Bakugou, but some was still stored in the back of his head.

Izuku sighed and shook his head. "Black Whip responds to emotion. Maybe it's getting in my head. I guess having 7 other people in your head probably doesn't help either."

"I'll say."

"AH!" Izuku jumped back from the mirror as a voice popped into his head. He looked up to see someone standing in the mirror next to his own reflection.

Nana Shimura.

…

"Wait, so he really forgot he had legs? That wasn't a joke?"

Toshinori chuckled, "Young Izuku has his moments."

Nighteye gave a laugh of his own and leaned back in his seat. "You've really grown fond of him."

"And you will too once you get to know him."

"Not to the degree you are. Even with my quirk, I wouldn't have ever guessed you would settle down and have a family."

"I'd hardly call what my life is right now settling down."

"Fair enough. But now you have luxuries that most heroes would die to have. Even Endeavor, who has a family, can't live make it work on a functional level."

Toshinori scoffed, "Endeavor's family isn't functional for far more reasons than him being busy with hero work. He's a terrible father. I still don't understand how those charges simply disappeared from his record."

"A man of his influence has their ways. It's a shame. People like him have the power to do that sort of thing."

"I'm just happy Young Todoroki came out alright...Well, alright is a strong word."

"Hm?"

"Okay, this is a whole other story."

...

"These guys up in your head are a real talkative bunch. I'd get angry too."

"U-Uh...I-...Hello."

"Hey Midoriya. You up for a little chat?"

"...S-Sure."

Nana chuckled and leaned against the sink...Or at least it looked like she did in the reflection even though she wasn't actually there. "How're holding up?"

"Wh-...What?"

"It's called English...Or Japanese? This whole language thing is screwy when it comes to which version you watch."

"Huh?"

"Okay, this isn't working." Nana snapped her fingers repeatedly. "Focus kid. I'm losing ya."

Izuku shook his head vigorously and regained his bearings. "S-Sorry, it's just that I wasn't expecting this. How is this happening!? I thought I had to be asleep for this to happen."

"Usually, but we're always a part of you. Awake or asleep doesn't really matter."

"And it's just an honor to meet you! You're All Might's teacher! You taught the greatest hero of all time!"

Nana giggled, "Don't flatter me so much kid. You have a girlfriend."

"And also...That's it?"

She raised a brow, "What do you mean?"

"Whenever the past wielders come around it's for something majorly important. But, you appear all of a sudden and just ask me how I'm doing?"

Nana pursed her lips and looked up in thought. "Hmm? Yeah that sounds about right." She walked out of frame and disappeared from the mirror. Izuku leaned in and tried to search for her.

"Hahahahahaha!" Izuku heard the laughter come from the main bedroom, and opened the door. Nana was look into his opened duffel bag and laughing her heart out. "Oh my God I forgot you actually brought it! Hahahahahaha!"

...The duffel bag.

...with the pillow.

"AAAAAAAH!" Izuku shot forward and grabbed the bag, throwing it across the room. He turned around blushing as Nana laughed so hard she fell back on the bed.

From the little he knew about Nana, All Might held her in the highest respect. It was like she was a parent to him. She was the person that passed down her ideals and heroics to All Might, the Symbol of Peace. She sounded like one of the greatest heroes to ever live. So, Izuku was surprised at how she was so…

Laid-back.

The door suddenly slammed open to reveal Mirio in a set of pajamas. "Midoriya!? I heard screaming! What's going on!?"

Izuku was immediately terrified. Having a random woman on his bed late at night with his girlfriend not around looked terrible. But, Mirio looked around and saw nothing but Midoriya.

"Uh... Midoriya? You have a nightmare or something?"

Nana turned to Izuku, "Do you wanna explain, or should I?"

"Uh, yeah. Sorry Togata. Just a nightmare."

"Ah, it's alright man. I get it. The pressure can get to you. It's just-...Just…" Mirio looked down at the ground. Izuku followed his eyes and saw the now fully open and duffel bag with the...item that had fallen out.

Mirio's face was completely blank.

Izuku's face was sweating profusely.

And Nana was trying not to laugh.

"Hm...Hm...Kay bye!" Mirio slammed the door shut, leaving Izuku to his embarrassment. Izuku crouched down and put his head in his hands.

Nana wiped her eye and sat up, "Yeah that's kind of my fault for scaring you. Sorry." Izuku looked up in exasperation.

"Bu-...I-...How did he not see you!?"

Nana pointed down at her lap, and Izuku saw that there was no dip in the bed where she sat. It was like she wasn't sitting there at al-...Oh.

She tapped his forehead. "I'm in your head Kid. No one sees or hears you but me."

"In my head like I'm crazy? Or in my head like you're actually a remnant of Shimura?"

"Yes."

"...I guess I should've expected that."

Nana patted the spot next to her, "Take a seat. Let's talk." Izuku decided to just roll with it, and sat down. His life was the strangest rollercoaster. "So, like I said before. How are you holding up?"

"Uh, fine I guess. Why?"

She shrugged, "I wanna know. I might be in your head, but I can't read your thoughts. You're kind of like my grandkid, so I care. Well, my grandkid that didn't turn evil."

"Oh, yeah. About that I-"

"It's alright. I have my regrets, but I won't dwell on them now that I'm gone. I can't do anything about it now. I can't talk to him, and I doubt he would care if I could. But I can talk to you about your problems. Like that Bakugou boy."

"He's... something."

Nana chuckled, "That's one way to put it. Are you certain about handling it on your own?"

Izuku nodded, "I'm more than grateful for everyone's support. But I just really think it's time to do it myself. If I can do it alone, than I know I really have gotten better. And if he can change, than he can prove that he's gotten better too."

"You really think he can change?"

"I want to give him a chance at least. Everyone deserves that."

"...You're a lot like Toshinori. Speaking of which, I should thank you. Ever since my death and his injury, I was so scared for him. He was starting to grow cynical. That smile of his was turning more fake by the day. And then you came along. You changed everything. He knows that, and the other wielders and I know that. He was like a son to me, and you saved him. Thank you."

"It's nothing, really. I didn't really do anything. But, I was wondering. You said All Might was like a son to you. What about your real son? Shigaraki's father."

"That...is a whole other situation. But it's alright."

Izuku's lips pursed as he gazed a Nana. Something he noticed about her was that, even while talking about her villain turned grandson and her son that she left, she never stopped smiling. She had been smiling since he began talking to her.

"Y-You...You don't have to hide things you know. I know it must hurt."

She gave a slight chuckle, "That's ironic coming from you."

"Yeah, a little. I wish I had the same attitude as you. Being able to smile through everything is what All Might inspired me to try and do when I was a kid. It's what inspired everyone to not be scared. It's the kind of hero that I want to be someday."

She nodded, Yeah. It's bullshit."

That...was not what Izuku was expecting. "Never stop smiling" was what she taught All Might. It was her philosophy before All Might's. And...she thinks its bullshit?

"What?"

"It's all bullshit. It's just like Toshinori said. We're terrified behind that smile. Smiling is just a mask to hide the pain. It works for the people. But it's tough on us."

"But isn't that part of the self sacrifice? That's what being a hero is all about. Sacrificing yourself for the happiness and safety of others."

She smirked down at him and ruffled his hair, "You're something special, you know that? But you're also forgetting something essential about heroes."

"Hm? What?"

"We're human."

Izuku raised a brow, "I'm confused."

Nana stood up and walked around the room. Being the Nighteye Agency, All Might memorabilia was everywhere. Even in the rooms for guests. She stood in front of an All Might poster from his Silver Age. She motioned for him to join her. Izuku stepped up next to her and gazed at the poster.

"What's that say?"

Izuku looked to where she was pointing to see the line written at the top of the poster.

"Anyone Can Be A Hero!"

"How much bullshit is that?" Nana said, scoffing. "They make sure of that. You know that more than anyone."

"Well, I mean it's possible for anyone to-"

"Yeah, your girlfriend says that. And she's a genius, don't get me wrong. And I'm not saying it's impossible. But, tell me. Do you think everyone could pass the U.A entrance exam? With giant killer robots and such? Someone with weak quirks, quirkless, or non combat oriented quirks?"

"Well, Mr. Aizawa-"

"Didn't have the same test as you," Nana said. "That entrance exam has changed over the years, and it's gotten harder and harder as time went on as they looked for the best of the best. Only the strongest or flashiest powers. Anyone can be a hero, but hardly anyone can be a pro."

Izuku's heart was looking for a way to refute her, but nothing came up. He knew it was difficult. If he tried to take the entrance exam quirkless, he would have failed no doubt. Sure there were people like Hagakure, but flashiness and utility were likely in play to her passing.

"And then you have the one above all. Toshinori. All Might, The Symbol of Peace. The Mightiest of the Mighty. He became even greater than I expected. I couldn't be prouder." Izuku squinted at the poster, still confused at where Nana was going.

"Isn't that a good thing?"

"Of course it is. But all good things come with the bad. A symbol for good stops crime. And it also spawns hate for it from villains. The number one hero is the sword and shield for heroes. But it also creates a power vacuum when they're gone. No one can fill his shoes, at least not in the same way. A symbol inspires others...but it discourages them at the same time."

Izuku did a double take. "Wait, what? What do you mean in discourages people?"

Nana looked at him for a second, and began floating around in the air. "Izuku? Can I call you that?"

"Uh, sure."

"Izuku, what did All Might inspire you to be before he gave you his power?"

"A hero. The number one hero."

"The number one hero? Or even greater than All Might himself?"

Izuku furrowed in brow in thought. "Well, I guess just the number one hero. I thought no one could ever be better than All Might. But now I want to surpass him."

"True, but that was only after you realized he was injured, and then you got his quirk which is guaranteed to make you stronger than him. You have people like Endeavor and Bakugou who want to surpass All Might. But, that's for egotistical reasons. You could show them a literal god and they would try to beat it. And then you have the other 98%, who do see a god. All Might. Those who view All Might like a god, someone who is untouchable, who can never be beat, doesn't really inspire. He inspires them in some ways. Like to better themself and such. But, when there is something that everyone believes can't be beat, what's the point? Why would anyone bother trying to be a hero if they'll never be the best?"

"Well, don't they want to help people?"

"Perhaps. But Toshinori saved more people than anybody. Why try when someone does it far better, faster, and more frequently than you can? Not everyone is as pure hearted as you. Stuff like that matters to many. Even those of you who still become heroes, you still think you can't be better than All Might. If no one is trying to beat the best, then nothing gets done. People settle for where they're at. All Might becomes the peak of heroes. No one wants to fight anymore. There's no fire and passion pushing society forward. And then, what happens when All Might is suddenly touchable?"

Nana floated all around as slow speeds, doing small flips and turns as she went. "Nothing. Nothing happens. After Kamino, the power vacuum burst open. No one wanted Endeavor, but no one wants to fight for themselves. All Might's smile still shields their hearts. Which was the point, and which I taught him to do."

Izuku sat back down on the bed in concentration. "I still don't understand. If it's what you taught him, then isn't it a good thing?" Nana stopped flying around, and stopped mid air in front of Izuku.

"The smile was meant to keep confidence high. To boost morale in times of danger. It was meant to show people to never back down and to keep fighting. But, Toshinori was the only one fighting. Everyone just sits back and waits for him to save the day. Even now after he's gone, people use that smile and instead of using it to inspire their will to fight, it's a blindfold. Villain activity is on the rise fast, and everyone isn't scared. Besides the heroes that know the real threats. All Might put away the big villain, and he's still alive. They're trying to simply ignore their problems because the Symbol of Peace has taken care of their problems for years, and now they've tricked themselves into thinking nothing has changed. In short, when there is a hero above humanity, there is no self reliance."

Izuku threw his hands up and began pacing around the room. "What am I supposed to do then!? I was supposed to take All Might's place as The Symbol of Peace! But now you're telling me it's a bad thing! What am I supposed to do!? What am I supposed to be then!?"

"Aren't you supposed to answer that question?" Izuku sighed and ran a and through his hair. "I love Toshinori. I used to be all for his idea of a symbol. Hell, I trained him to be one. But, I've been watching over him for a long time. I've watched his career and life from the inside. And now seeing the aftermath and the path you're taking...I guess I'm not sure anymore." She landed back down and took Izuku's head in her hands. "Listen. I know this is hard for you. What Toshinori did was incredible. He changed the world. Toshinori was one of the greatest things to ever happen. But, now his time has passed and the consequences of him being retired are beginning to show. I don't know what you should do."

"Well then why are you here?"

Nana chuckled and shrugged her shoulders. "I wanted to meet you. I wanted to help you. I don't know. A lot of things. I'm tired of just sitting back and watching you struggle with so much. I let my son down. I let my grandson down. I let Toshinori down. I'm not letting you down too. Even if you don't really know me. Call it a mother's intuition even if I'm far from the best mother. I'm actually not really supposed to be doing this right now. The others told me not to interfere. But I don't care. I want to help however I can. I don't know what the true answer, but I have no doubt you'll figure it out. You're a smart kid."

The room suddenly went pitch black around them. The eyes of the other wielders appeared behind Nana. "I guess my time is up for tonight. Don't worry. I'll see you really soon." She put a finger on each corner of Izuku's lip and pushed up. "Keep that smile up Izuku...Or don't. Like I said, it's still really confusing." Nana began backing up into the darkness, the black consuming her body.

"Wait! I still have questions! Like what was your childhood like? How did you become a hero? What was your quirk?"

"Didn't you see me floating before? Don't worry about it. You'll figure it all out soon enough."

The last thing Izuku saw before she vanished was her smile. The darkness dissipated, and Izuku's room turned back to normal. The door suddenly opened, and Toshinori peeked through.

"Young Izuku? Were you talking to yourself? I wa-..."

Toshinori also saw the pillow.

"Hm...Hm...Kay bye."

Izuku groaned and slumped back on his bed. Everything kept getting more and more complicated.

…

"Are you serious!?"

Izuku did his final push up, and sat back crossing his legs. All Might had woken him up at the crack of dawn for training. "Yeah. It was her. She told me a lot about who I should be in the future and how your retirement has more consequences than predicted."

"I-...I mean it was really Nana? Just there talking?"

"Yeah."

"Do...Do you think because I'm a past wielder that I can see her too?"

"Uh…" Izuku shot his eyes to the right of All Might where Nana stood. She shrugged at him in a panicked motion. "Who knows?"

"I sure hope so. I'd love to talk to her after all this time. If she comes back, tell her I miss her." When Nana said she would see Izuku really soon, he didn't expect it to be the next morning.

(1 Hour Ago)

"Rise and shine Young Midoriya! It's training time." All Might walked through the door and opening the blinds to the window. "Get your-Oh my goodness." Izuku was rubbing the sleep from his eyes with one arm, and the other arm was firmly wrapped around the body pillow.

"Don't judge me."

"I didn't say anything. Just get ready and meet me out front in 15 minutes. We'll head out to a nearby park." Toshinori awkwardly rushed out of the room, leaving Izuku to get ready. He sat up and put the pillow under his bed. The teen walked to the bathroom opened the door. Nana was checking her teeth in the mirror.

"Occupied."

"Oh, sorry." Izuku closed the door and leaned against the wall, waiting for her to be done.

"...Wait a second." He shoved the door open and Nana turned to her with a raised brow.

"Do you always rush in on girls using the bathroom?"

"First, you can't use the bathroom. You're a ghost...or remnant? Second, what are you doing here!?"

"I said you'd see me soon, and that I was gonna help you. By the way, you do realize Dove has a men's line of products right?" Nana said, lifting up his body wash bottle.

"The women's wash smells better!"

"Hey I'm not judging, just asking."

…

(Present)

They had both agreed to keep her presence secret for now. He was allowed to tell All Might about last night, but knowing she was there all the time could prove difficult for him to cope with. Especially since he couldn't see her.

It was weird having her around like that. And by weird, he meant REALLY WEIRD. Having a technically dead woman in your head made every social encounter awkward for him. When Nighteye was telling him what time to be back for patrol, Nana was pretending to pick his nose the whole time.

Nana donned a happy look at Toshinori's admission, and tried to hug him...only to pass right through him. "Oh, right."

Izuku held back his laughter and stood up, "It's almost time for patrol. Let's get back to the agency."

Toshinori checked his watch and nodded. "Ah, you're right. Let's go." Izuku began walking with All Might back to the agency.

*Bzzt*

Izuku checked his phone to see Momo had woken up for the day. "Morning Izuku. Did you sleep well?"

Izuku sighed and sent back, "You have no idea how much happened last night."

…

Momo raised a brow at her phone as she stood outside the agency building with the boys as citizens walked by. "What's that supposed to mean?"

A man suddenly came from the crowd and leaned on one arm against the wall next to Momo. "Hey Honey. You're a hero right? Well why don't you save me?" The sleazy man said with a pitiful attempt at a flirtatious attitude.

"I'm 15."

"Ah well would you look at the time! I better get going or I'm gonna miss that thing I gotta be at! I didn't touch her at all! Everyone saw it!" He broke out into a sprint and ran into the crowd, disappearing.

The other three watched in amusement at the sight. Fatgum smiled, "Hmph. I like her."

...

Nana leaned over Izuku's shoulder. "Is that Momo? Say 'Hi' for me!" Izuku moved his phone away from Nana.

"Don't read my texts."

All Might looked at Izuku weirdly. "Uh, I wasn't."

"R-Right. Sorry."

...Nana wasn't going to make it easy on him, was she?

…

"I still can't believe the Yakuza could be making a comeback." Izuku walked next to Mirio as they walked through the streets on patrol. Nana had vanished when they returned to the agency. She wanted him to be able to focus on his work. "And to think that the League could be working with them, and we're out patrolling for them."

Mirio nodded, "I know. It's scary to think about. I feel bad for you though. The only time you patrolled, you ran into the Hero Killer. I'm sure it would be pretty daunting to come back out here again."

"Actually, it doesn't scare me all that much. I'm just nervous because I don't have a lot of real experience in the professional field."

"Ah, I see. Well don't worry! I'll show you the ropes! Just follow Lemillion!" Mirio began fidgeting his arms around wildly as he walked through the streets.

"Lemillion?"

"Oh, right. That's my hero name! I want to save one million people some day. I'm not there yet obviously, but I'll get there. What about you? What's your hero name?"

"I'm Deku."

"...Doesn't that mean worthless?"

"Yeah, but it means a lot to me now. I used to hate it, but now I see it differently."

Mirio shrugged his shoulders, "Whatever floats your boat. As long as we use these names and dawn these costumes, we're heroes!" Izuku nodded and placed his mouthguard on, popped up the visor, and put his hood over his head. Mirio looked at him confused. "Okay, I get that Deku has significant meaning to you. But, why the bunny ears?"

"They're not bunny ears. They're supposed to be like All Mights front bangs...Do I look like a rabbit?"

"Whaaaaaat? N-...Nooooo. Not at all" Mirio said, shifting his eyes away. Izuku looked off to the side to see Nana suddenly appear. She nodded at him with an apologetic look, and vanished.

Izuku sighed and took the hood down.

"Damn i-oof!" Izuku stumbled a bit as something his legs. He turned to see a little girl no older than 6 or 7 with white hair, red eyes, a horn on her head, and wearing what seemed to be a hospital gown of sorts. She was barefoot with bandages all over her arms and legs. Out of all those things, Izuku noticed more than the others.

She looked terrified.

"Now Eri, how rude of you. Running into this nice hero like that."

Izuku's widened as he looked up at the source of the voice. A man in a large feather collared coat, a tie, slacks, white gloves, and a plague doctor mask stood before him with cold, piercing eyes.

Kai Chisaki. The Shie Hissaikai's Young Boss.

"I'm so sorry about my daughter. She plays a little too rough sometimes."

Izuku simply sat there in shock, holding Eri. Mirio shot forward next to Izuku, his charming smile front and center. "We should be the ones apologizing. We should be looking out for all civilians. I must say, that's quite the mask. Isn't that from the Yakuza? I didn't think anyone from that group was still around." Izuku was doing his best not to panic. He was grateful that Mirio was making up for his suspicious attitude.

"Ah, don't mind the mask. It helps me keep the dirt and grime out." Izuku could tell that both Kai and Mirio were faking their friendly attitudes. Both parties wanted away from the situation as soon as possible. "You two are new around her right? What agency do you work for?"

"We're just fledgling heroes. No agencies have picked us up yet, but here's hoping. Speaking of which, they'll never take us in if we spend all day standing around. We should really continue our patrols. Come on Deku. Let's go." Izuku nodded, and tried to stand up.

"Don't go." Eri gripped harder onto his costume. Izuku looked down in shock at her. Her eyes were brimming with tears, and whatever fear he saw in her eyes earlier had multiplied. "Please. Please don't go."

It was there Izuku realized that the situation was far worse than he would have ever thought.

"Excuse me sir? Your daughter seems scared."

Kai looked down at Izuku, "Ah, sorry about that. I just got finished scolding her. But that's all over now. She'll be okay."

Izuku held her close and caressed the back of her head to his chest. "No child gets this scared from a simple scolding. And these bandages aren't normal for roughhousing while playing."

Mirio's face was forcing a smile with panicked eyes. Izuku was being more suspicious than a white van at a children's playground. Kai slightly squinted his eyes. "You shouldn't make assumptions about what's normal in someone else's household. It can cause trouble."

"And you should tell me what you're doing to this girl, or there will be trouble."

Mirio bundled up his cape and screamed into it. He turned back to the conversation completely normal. "Deku, we really shou-"

"Of course heroes would make assumptions like this," Kai interrupted. "Please, it's a little embarrassing and we're a very private family. If you wouldn't mind, come with me and I'll be happy to explain." Chisaki began walking into the alley. Izuku picked Eri up, and the two heroes began walking hesitantly into the alley. Izuku already had his power ready to flare up at any given notice. He reached his hand back and pulled out a small disk, placing it under Eri's sleeve on the back of her shoulder.

He whispered into her ear, "No matter what happens, I'll get you away from him."

Kai slipped his right hand down to his left. "I really am beginning to worry about Eri. Children are so unpredictable these days. No one knows what they can become. What they can cause." He slightly slipped his glove down his hand, and craned his neck to look behind him into Eri's eyes. Eri suddenly jumped down from Izuku's arms and ran to Kai. "Ah, finally behaving I see." He turned to the teens. "Sorry again for the inconvenience. Have a nice day."

Izuku took a step forward, but Mirio put his arm out to stop him. The Yakuza boss and his "daughter" disappeared down the alley out of sight.

*SLAP*

Mirio's hand rocketed upside Izuku's head. "What the heck is the matter with you!? What was that!? Do you not know what covert means?"

Izuku rubbed his head, pulling his phone out. "Sorry. I really am. But I couldn't just sit there and let her go back to him. Didn't you see her? She was injured and terrified out of her mind. I don't even want to think about what he's doing to her."

"Yeah, but you can't just blow our cover like that. We have no idea how dangerous he is. And...What are you doing?"

"Calling Momo."

"Midoriya, I think you're awesome. One of the coolest guys I know. But this isn't exactly the time to call up your girlfriend."

"She's the only one that can create a remote to trace the tracker I put on Eri."

"...What?"

"I had a tracking device put on me from...an event. I found it the other day and brought it with me in case of emergency."

"The emergency is you getting into trouble I assume?"

"Yep. And I put it on Eri. We can see exactly where they take her. And then we can go after her."

"Midoriya! You're a genius! Sir is going to freak out when hears this."

(15 Minutes Later)

Sir turned around to face the teens. "We're going to do absolutely nothing."

"Fuck."

(Meanwhile, in Musutafu)

*Ding*

Naides placed the book on the shelf and retracted his fingers. "Welcome to Yubi's Book Emporium. How can I help...you?" He sighed as he saw who came through the door.

"What do you want Bakugou?"

Next Time: Katsuki Bakugou: Repentance

A/N: Like I said. Taking a risk.