All Might walked into the prison quietly, with only one goal on his mind. He didn't know why but since his last battle, the man could only think about the future of heros itself, knowing he couldn't help the world anymore. He knew this, but that didn't mean the man couldn't find out the villains future plans. All Might needed to make sure the world was safe.
He waited for a moment before walking into a large empty room, separated by a thick sheet of glass. On the other side stood All for One, strapped down and restrained all by himself. It seems the security took extreme measures although that made sense, he was the worst of the worst after all.
Sitting in the chair next to him, All Might took in a breath before speaking. "I've come to make things clear. Where is Shigaraki Tomura?"
All for One listened to his words and couldn't help but give out a small chuckle. "I have no idea, unlike your successor, mine has left the nest. You care about the boy, don't you? Does it bother you that he has your mentor's blood?"
As much as All Might wanted to deny it, he knew he couldn't. The day he found out that Shigaraki was related to his teacher was a heartbreaking day, one he couldn't forget. "What do you plan to do, what is your ultimate goal here? You prolonged your body an unnatural amount for what, to lie and manipulate those around you? No, there has to be something…"
Although once again, the man was only amused. "Unfortunately there will always be those that never will understand each other. You wished to be a hero like I did a villain. It's as simple as that."
Letting his hands form into a ball, All Might shook his head, frustration on his brow. This man was just pure evil, there was no light in him at all. That's when he wondered something else. "What was your plan for Young Bakugo? All this time, you've been giving her all this dangerous power, why? I thought you said Shigaraki was your successor? Then why would you put so much work into her?"
All for one remained silent for a moment before smirking under his breath, pleased to talk about his creation. "You are mistaken All Might. The girl was just a project of mine, something I made to help Shigaraki in his efforts, the ultimate weapon to use against the heros. I have molded her well over the years I must say.."
Frowning back, All Might replied. "Unfortunately for you, Young Bakugo has instead chosen to become a hero, so it seems your plan has fallen through."
This made him laugh, a low and mocking tone etched in his tone. "Oh yes, I've heard about the little ones efforts through the grapevine, although it's no use. That girl can try all she wants, she can play hero for the time being but Bakugo will always be my creation in the end. Although it's fun to watch so I'll humor her for a bit before she returns to my side."
Twisting his brow in confusion, All Might didn't understand his words. It was clear that Amari's heart was always one of a hero, he'd seen it. What kind of confidence did this man have to believe such bold words? "What are you saying?"
All for One narrowed his stance then, smirking under his breath. "I'm saying that my masterpiece will only ever be what I designed her to be, an unstoppable hero destroying weapon. You may think that she has overcome her battles but that's only because there has always been a band-aid on the darkest parts of her mind. Very soon, that band-aid will be ripped off and then she'll realize how foolish she's been."
His threat seemed ominous, like there was a weight to his words. What was he even talking about, what kind of band-aid could this villain mean? "I don't understand.."
The villain nodded back evenly. "Of course you don't, but you will in time, as will she. So, I will stay here for the time being while she realizes it."
Standing up from his chair, All Might slapped a hand on the glass. "You're not going anywhere, I promise I will keep Young Bakugo safe from you."
Yet All for One didn't seem intimidated at all, welcoming the challenge. "I'll let you think that for now."
Knowing he wasn't getting anywhere, All Might then turned to leave as the villains old echoed in his ear, a chilling premonition coming with it. "Also, I would watch out if I were you. Because I am here, that means that others will try to use my masterpiece. She is the rarest creation after all, someone may think they can take her away from me."
Amari stretched out her arms before heading down the steps into the dorms common room with her duffle bag at her side. The students were bustling more than normal as today was the day of their provisional hero license exams, which allowed them to legally fight villains after passing. Needless to say, everyone was quite restless.
Entering the space, she heard Deku's voice first, carrying across to her. "Good morning Amari-chan!"
The girl smiled back, meeting the boy halfway. "Good morning Midoryia. Are you ready for your exam? I already know you're going to do great."
Deku blushed back before shaking his head absentmindedly. "Oh, uhh thanks! To be completely honest, I'm a little nervous. I mean, becoming a hero was my dream, and if I pass this test then that means I'll be one step closer, you know?"
He beamed with excitement, only to catch Amari's sad eyes. Then it hit him. Oh no, had he offended her just now. I'm sorry! I didn't even think about how you must be feeling right now, and here I am gloating…"
Choosing to stare at the floor, he paused when he felt her hand on his hand, leaning down to smile back. "You don't have to act like that, I'm okay. Yeah it sucks I'm not in Class 1-A anymore and I can't take the license exam yet, but that doesn't mean you can't be happy about it."
As sad as it was, the facts were that Amari's quirk level was far behind the other students now that she was using her natural quirk. That meant that she wasn't ready for the provisional exam yet.
Deku pushed his hands out then, waving them actually in the air. "Oh, okay if you're sure. I don't want to make you uncomfortable or anything like I did last time. Sometimes my mouth just blurts things out."
Laughing back, Amari could very well relate. "Of course I'm sure. Just because I can't take the test now doesn't mean I can't be a hero. Next time around I'm going to explode the competition, quite literally if I do say so myself."
She giggled at her own joke, enjoying the pun as Deku just looked at her with pride. "You know Amari-chan, I really wish we grew up together, like I did with Kacchan."
Amari stopped then, looking away for a moment before nodding her head. "I agree. Maybe if I was there Katsuki wouldn't have terrorized you as much. Okay, well probably not, but I would've tried to stop him at least."
The boy just smiled at the made up memory. "Yeah.."
Seeing him so in thought, Amari frowned before pushing his head down playful to erase his mind. "Listen, I don't care what Katsuki has said in the past, you're great Midoryia. In fact, you're one of the best heroes I've seen so go out there and pass that provisional exam!"
At her words, Deku's eyes widened just slightly, knowing how big this meant for him. Kacchan used to always pick on him for being weak but his sister had so much belief in him. Now he knew he couldn't back down.
Feeling sloppy tears make their way to the surface, Deku cried back. "Thanks Amari-chan. I know you're going to be a great hero too!"
Not really knowing how to deal with this mess of a boy, Amari smiled nervously before patting his back in reassurance. She didn't think he would be that emotional. "Uhh thanks."
Deku nodded back as Amari caught her eyes on her brother descending the steps now, a frown plastered on his face. Although, it seemed normal for him.
Waving Deku away, the girl turned on her heels. "I'm going to go wish Katsuki luck also, see you later Midoryia."
Then before he could speak, she was gone from the crying boy, now making her way up to her brother smoothly. "Hey Katsuki, are you ready for today?"
Crossing his arms around his chest, he only huffed back. "Of course."
The shortness in his voice surprised her. That proved it, he was really serious today. If Amari knew anything, a quiet Katsuki was way more dangerous than a loud one. "Be careful, okay? I know you are my twin so dumbass tendencies run in the family but I worry..."
Bakugo only frowned back though, shaking his head at the idea. "Screw you, I'm going to wipe the floor with these nerds. There is no need to worry, I'm going to be on top when this is all over."
His sister just smiled under her breath then. "I'm sure. I would really hate to see the look on everyone's faces once they get a load of my brother, the great Bakugo Katsuki."
She was teasing him, and he knew it, now kicking his leg off the wall in annoyance before rubbing the top of her head. "You better get your ass in gear also if I want to beat me, even though it's impossible to try. Next time you better dominate the competition also so that we can have our fight, and I can win.."
His reassuring words brought a flutter in her chest, knowing that he was telling her to pass the exam next time. Now she couldn't let him down. "Let's not be too cocky Katsuki. I may be behind now but just you wait cause I'm going to give you a run for your money soon. Enjoy your lead now, brother."
A mix of annoyance and pride entered the boys throat then, smiling under his breath. "You wish nerd. Go ahead and try anyways though."
Pushing his shoulder back, Amari gave her brother a knowing look. "Oh, I will."
That's when her phone rang in her pocket and the girl cursed, taking it out and reading the caller ID. "Crap, it's Endeavor. I'm going to be late if I don't hurry. Good luck Katsuki, call me after, okay?"
He shrugged his shoulders in response, which was a yes in Bakugo speak before pushing her back forward towards the door. "Whatever, just get out of here and show that number one hero what a Bakugo can do."
Winking back, Amari nodded her head before heading out the doors and moving towards Endeavors agency, silently hoping that the exam would go well for him.
Blocking a punch from Endeavor, Amari wiped a beat of sweat from her brow as he spoke roughly. "Start at three precent today."
She nodded her head at the order before allowing the small strands of gold matter to swirl in her fingers at once. Taking a deep breath she then magnetized her quirk to glow a tiny inch brighter, the sweat started to accumulate because of it. She was only using three percent of her quirk out of a hundred and yet her body felt like it was going to fall apart.
Noticing her struggle he called back. "Hold it Bakugo."
She gritted her teeth before nodding and trying to ignore the pain, instead forcing on the gold swirling between her fingers individually. She missed this feeling.
Endeavor saw her breathing even slightly now knowing that she could control her quirk at this level. It was time to bring it up. "Good, now raise it just slightly to five precent. Watch yourself, control your breath. Your quirk is a part of you so let it come natural."
Feeling a small bit of doubt in the back of her head, Amari pushed it away before closing her eyes and following his instructions, her hands now burning a bit more.
The gold strands then began to glow even brighter as the amount between her palms grew as well. She felt proud of her accomplishment, but quickly felt the backlash of her body as it screamed in pain.
Gritting her teeth at the sensation, Endeavor spoke again. "Don't lose focus or you're dead. You don't want to die, do you?"
His worlds hammered in her chest and slapped her across the face. Of course she didn't want to die, she was finally happy. There was no way she was going to lose like this. Although somehow the words had a sense of familiarity to them. Why did it feel like she had heard them before?
Just as she said that, a small voice hissed into her ear, the voice familiar and cold. You don't want to give up, do you? Or else your brother will be so disappointed in you.
Twisting her brow in confusion, Amari then opened her eyes to see who the stranger was only to find herself transported into another room.
Instead of the walls of the training arena, now she was in an all white room, echoing the sides of the wall as she breathed. What just happened?
Suddenly she felt herself being stung on her neck and touched the area only to find some sort of collar or necklace attached to her, the voice calling back just as cruel as before. I will only say this once. You will not rest until you complete the course perfectly. You know what happens when you disobey.
Her quirk ignited then, although not by her command this time, the small strands sticking to her hands as her neck jolted pain, the voice booming back. More, more my masterpiece. If you can only do this then you are of no use to me.
Listening to the voice, Amari gritted her teeth before applying more pressure than before, ignoring Endeavors previous warnings and pushing as hard as she could, the voice taunting her every step of the way. You think your brother would be proud of that? I thought you said you didn't want to be weak anymore…
She shook her head then, feeling her chest cry out for help as another faraway voice entered her ear. He sounded desperate. "Bakugo stop, that's too much. Retract your quirk."
Yet it seemed that no matter how much she wanted to, Amari was filled with this desire, this need to push herself to her limit. If she didn't do this good enough then she would be punished. Wait, punished from what? What were these feelings?! "No, it's not good enough…"
The words poured out of her mouth before she could even process them, feeling her mind running at a hundred miles an hours, now the strong desire to destroy her chest. She couldn't stop, for some reason, she just couldn't.
The voice returned then, closer than before but still drowned out like he was underwater "Bakugo..!"
Shaking her head, Amari felt the power grow in her fingertips as she was then suddenly tackled to the ground, the wind being knocked out of her immediately.
She groaned, now blinking for the first time, well at least it felt that way anyways. Forcing her eyes on the room, Amari found herself back in the training room, now staring up at the ceiling. "W-What happened?"
That's when she felt her body seize up in immense pain, the girl feeling as if her insides were getting ripped out. Why had she just felt the pain now? That didn't make any sense.
Clutching her heart, she heard Endeavor angrily shout at her. "Bakugo, you disregarded my orders! If I hadn't stopped you then you would've killed yourself right there. Do you even know your position right now?! You could've been dead!"
Hearing his words didn't sound quite right, now remembering the sensation through her body as she muttered back brokenly. "I couldn't stop...I don't know what happened.."
That's when Endeavor's eyes widened with what Amari realized later was fear.
Why did he look like that?
Shaking her head, Amari sat down at the clinic located in Endeavors agency as the doctor looked quite puzzled. "It's strange…"
She glanced at Todoroki's dad for a minute before sighing. "I'm going to be honest with you, everything about my life is strange and this isn't my first time in a doctor's office so please just tell me what's going on."
Endeavor couldn't help but admire her straightforward answer as the doctor questioned. "You said that during training you heard a voice?"
Nodding her head, Amari replied. "Yeah, everything was fine and then I started to get flashes of something unpleasant, this voice appeared that I knew somehow and then I felt something take over me, like I couldn't stop fighting or else something bad would happen.."
There was silence for a minute before the man spoke again. "Bakugo, do you suffer from any kind of memory loss?"
Amari's eyes widened then. "W-Why do you ask?"
Knowing that meant a yes, the doctor then took one look at the chart before replying. "You say that you remember the voice and place but yet at the same time don't. What you are describing sounds like a symptom of amnesia, possibly from a traumatic event or situation. It's not uncommon to receive flashes or bits of the memory. Does that sound like something that would fit your case?"
The girl suddenly felt like she was going to be sick, now regretting that Endeavor was in the same room with her. She didn't want him to know this about her. "If I said it was, what does that mean?"
Tapping his pen on the desk, the doctor answered back. "It means that whatever your mind wants to forget is slowly returning. I'd say in the next month or so your memory will be fully recovered, especially if you keep experiencing these vivid flashes."
Amari looked down at her feet, dreading what this meant. She didn't know if she was ready to know about what happened in America. She already knew it couldn't have been good if she mind made her forget. But then, what changed?
That's when everything hit her at once. Her pills. The Doc said that her memory gaps were a side effect of the pills, could that mean that since she stopped using them, her mind was finally able to process what happened back then? The thought alone scared her. "I'm sorry Endeavor, maybe I'm too much off a mess to train after all.."
The room was silent then as Endeavor stared at the student with interest. He knew that Amari was taught like a weapon, like a machine from the first day of her internship, but how deep did those scars go? "Bakugo, you were created by All for One, correct?"
At his name, Amari grimaced. "I really hate the way you worded that."
Although the man didn't seem to care. "Regardless of how I word it, it's the truth. You were taught to become a weapon for years, to push yourself until you broke down for someone else's sake."
Narrowing her eyes, the girl didn't really see the point. If he was going to drop her then he should just do it already. "So?"
He took a step closer then before replying smoothly. "So, changing ideals that quickly is impossible. I already told you that becoming a hero wasn't going to be easy, or did you forget that?"
Frowning back, Amari sighed. "No, of course not."
That's when his next words dropped her frown into a face of shock. "A true hero pushes through, no matter the obstacle. If you want to be a hero, then you have to face this obstacle Bakugo."
Not really believing what she was hearing, Amari then turned to Endeavor before smirking. "Wait, you are trying to give me a pep talk right now? I didn't know you had it in you Endeavor. It's actually kind of creepy.."
Shrugging his shoulder back, Endeavor only frowned. "I don't particularly care what you decide to do. If you want to give up that easily then it would honestly be a weight off my shoulders."
Although Amari felt the care behind his words, reaching forward to tease him a was trying to encourage her. "Aww you know you'd miss me. Don't worry, you're not getting rid of me that easily."
Endeavor frowned back, but underneath it was a small nod of approval.
Yes, that was the hero he saw before at his son's marriage interview.
Suddenly, the phone began to ring in her back pocket as she took it out and read the caller ID before smiling back. It was Todoroki. "It's Shoto, he must have finished his exam."
She pushed the answer button before slowly bringing the phone up to her ears. "Hey Shoto, so how did it go?"
Although the tone she got back wasn't one of joy, but rather panic. "Amari, you have to get over here right now. Bakugo and Midoryia are fighting."
Twisting her brow in confusion, Amari didn't understand his worry. Wasn't this normal for them. "Don't they do that every day?"
Yet that's when she heard the sound of explosions through the line as she answered back. "Not like usual, they are tearing each other apart. You're the only one Bakugo listens to Amari, you have to stop him before he hurts Midoryia."
She eyes widened at the words, already hopping off the table before grabbing her bag. Her memory problems could wait, Deku needed her. "I'm on my way.."
Then she quickly turned to Endeavor before speaking. "Sorry, I have to go. It's an emergency. I'll run double laps tomorrow I promise!"
The man opened his mouth to speak then but found that Amari has already disappeared, wondering what could possibly be so important?
Running to the location Todoroki gave her, she saw flashes of light in the distance, now leaning over in a heavy breath. What were those two even doing?!
As she reached closer, Amari got there just in time to see Deku being thrown to the ground by her brother, both of them bleeding immensely. She literally just told Katsuki to be careful, this didn't look careful. She hated how similar they were sometimes.
Bakugo raised his fist then, clearly aiming to destroy his childhood friend when Amari felt the need to put a stop to it, running to stand in front of the green haired boy. "Katsuki stop!"
Throwing her arms out to stop his attack, Amari then created a small shield to counter her brother's quirk, although it wasn't enough. The explosion immediately shattered her gold matter, the sparks burning the left side of her arm as it singed her skin. Looking down though she found Deku to be unharmed. That was good.
Katsuki blinked in shock as the smoke cleared, now seeing his sister injured by his doing. "Amari, what the hell are you doing here?! Shit..what did you do?"
Seething back, Deku looked up in concern as well. "Amari-chan, your arm!"
Although Amari didn't seem phased, her words tumbled out of her mouth without thinking. "It's alright. This is nothing. I've been tested so my body can withstand heat for five minutes before receiving permanent damage"
Just as she said it though, the girl stopped herself. Wait, how did she know that?
Shaking the thought away, Amari focused on the matter at hand, yelling at Katsuki. "Katsuki, what the hell were you thinking?! Why are you attacking Midoryia? Do you know what Mr. Aziawa would do if he saw you?! You'd be out of U.A. dumbass!"
Eyeing her burn once more, Bakugo scoffed back. "This has nothing to do with you, why did you get involved?! Now get out of my way, I'm going to roast that damn nerd and show him that I'm going to be number one! We already decided to fight so get out of my way before I hit you too."
Deku looked up at Amari and could see what she was at war with herself for some reason. It was true that he agreed to fight Kacchan after all. "It's okay Amari-chan. I agreed to it as well. This is something we both have to do."
Narrowing her stance towards her brother Amari held her ground, always feeling slightly guilty for not being there for Deku when they were kids. If only she lived in a perfect world where they all could have played together. She was sick of seeing people getting hurt and being angry at each other."No."
Bakugo raised his brow then. "No, what the fuck do you mean no?"
Lifting her hands out even further, Amari had enough. "This has been going on for far too long. I get if you don't like him but trying to kill him is another level! I get that you two had an agreement or whatever but this isn't going to solve anything. Why are you so pissed anyways?! What the hell happened Katsuki?"
Balling his hands into a fist, Bakugo hissed back. "This loser just walks in with a fucking quirk one day and thinks he can beat me! Shitty Deku, that's not how it works! Just because you got your provisional license and I didn't doesn't make you any less of a loser!"
The words stuck in her mind then, muttering back. "Wait, you didn't pass?"
Bakugo took a threatening step closer then, eyeing Deku with murder. "It's doesn't fucking matter, what matters is he passed with a quirk that's not even his own!"
At that, Amari's eyes turned in confusion. "What are you talking about Katsuki? Midoryia has a quirk, the same as us. You're not making any sense.."
That's when Katsuki shut his mouth, not wanting to spill the secret of One for All to his sister like that. He just said that without thinking. "Forget it, it's none of your business. Just let me finish this.."
The hurt poured into her eyes then, knowing that Bakugo was keeping something from her. "I thought we said no more secrets between each other? Do you think I haven't noticed you space out the last couple days, glaring at Midoryia or in deep thought because of something you won't tell me? If it's not my business then make it my business!"
The two remained silent then, Deku feeling bad about Amari's frustration. She was the one out of the loop here anyway and he hated not being able to tell his friend what he was going through. "Amari-chan.."
That's when another voice echoed behind them, deep and smooth. "It's alright you two."
Blinking in surprise, the girl then turned around only to find All Might standing behind them. "All Might, what are you doing here?"
He held up his phone then, as if to prove a point. "I got a concerned call from Young Todoroki about what is going on. You did well Midoryia, but I think it's time.."
Then he strolled up to them before looking up at the sky. "What Young Bakugo said was right, Young Midoryia's power is not his own, it's mine."
Amari's eyes widened all at once, trying to process what he was saying. Someone couldn't just pass down their quirk like that, it had to through blood. "Wait, that doesn't make any sense. Are you, his dad?"
At that, everyone faces dropped, Midoryia remembering what Todoroki accused him of back at the sports festival. He thought the boy was All Might's secret love child also. He supposed that just showed how much the two were alike. "What, no no no! Why does everyone keep thinking that?! I mean I really look up to him as a father figure but he's not my actual dad."
Although that didn't make any more sense, the girl frowning. "Then what do you mean you got your quirk from All Might? Hold on, a minute. Is that why you were quirkless before but now it's different?"
Nodding his head, the man sighed. "Yes, I passed down my quirk, One for All to him the day you were all attacked by that sludge villain. It's been a closely guarded secret between the two of us, that is until Young Bakugo figured out his power."
She narrowed her eyes then before locking gazes with her brother. Is that why he was so silent and irritable the last couple days? "You knew all this time..?"
Scoffing back, Katsuki replied. "When he told me after combat training I thought he was just spewing some bullshit. That's until I put the pieces together.."
The girl nodded her head in acceptance before another thought appeared in her mind. "So if this is such a closely guarded secret, why did you decide to tell me?"
All Might thought about this for a moment, flashing to his previous conversation with All for One. Truly he was worried about the girl but somehow he knew he could also trust her with this. "With the path you have decided to take, I know that the struggles you will face will be equal, if not greater to his. With this information I hope that you will be able to confine and support each other in your climb to be what you always wished to receive."
Amari thought about this for a moment, not understanding the weight of his words but feeling a sense of pride in them. Of course she would support Deku, that was obvious. "I would be honored to, but why do I feel like your words have an ominous omen to them though?"
That's when All Mights face fell, giving her a knowing look. That confirmed it, he was hiding something from her. "Never mind that now Young Bakugo. Just stay on your path."
She nodded her head in confusion, now dropping the topic for now. It was obvious that he had something on his mind regarding her, and she was now determined to find out what it was.
But because of her respect for the man, the girl only smiled back, for now at least. "That's what I plan on."
Through the darkness, the computer screen next to a large desk flickered, the static images blinking to life on the screen.
Tapping his fingers on the surface, the man narrowed his eyes before picking up the nearby file and reading the contents.
Then he touched a nearby vial, seeing the blood dance around in the container. What an interesting creation All for One had made.
Slapping the file back down on the table then, Overhaul smirked at the discovery. Yes, she will do nicely.
The light flashed toward the file then, revealing the contents of the object.
Inside was a small photo, and a large portfolio labeled Bakugo Amari: Nomu Experiment #12.
So I know that this happened in S3 but since I skipped around a bit I thought it's best to add the end of the season 3 in here as well. Sorry for the skipping but it will all fit together I promise!
We have set up, poor Amari is remembering her time in America and is fighting the idea of being a weapon against heros. She's got a long way to go.
