Izuku tossed and turned in his bed. The stuff he said might've been true but he really didn't get to say anything. He flopped around to lay on his back to stare at the ceiling. He wasn't trying to cause problems for anyone. Maybe it would've been better if he just disappeared after all? They really wouldn't bother UA that much.

I am just gonna go. What other choice do I have?

He got up out of bed and started feeling for his back pack in the dark. It didn't take him long to get dressed and gather very little things he would need. Izuku pried open his bedroom window and jumped. He landed smoothly and took off. He got ready and leapt up then landed on the brick wall. He jumped down and took off running.

He didn't want to cause problems for anyone. He just wanted to be happy. Be free.

I shouldn't have come to UA. I'm... I'm sorry All Might. Nothing can change my mind. I ruined everyone's lives by being here.

X

X

The next morning Katsuki was sitting at the kitchen table. He had a cup of coffee sitting in front of him. His head hurt and he hadn't been able to sleep much. Shouto yelled at him too over the phone. He was mad that everything came crashing down. In a way, he almost regretted reading Izuku's diary. He spent most of his life at UA to save his boyfriend from his abusive father just to send him in to risk his life.

"Ugh..."

"Headache? No sleep?"

He looked to the side to see Eijiro staring at him.

"Both."

"Here then," the redhead said placing a bottle of pills in front of him.

"Thanks I guess."

"Where's your boyfriends at?"

"Probably pissed at me. What else would be new?"

He laughed and patted Katsuki's back, "It'll be alright. It can't be that bad."

"You'd be surprised."

"Neither one seem to be the type to hold a grudge."

"Yea..."

"You might want to get ready. Class will start soon."

"Sure."

He opened the bottle and took three pills then used coffee to swallow them. He got up and headed for Shouto's bedroom first. He knocked on the door a few times before he saw the light peeking out from under the door. The door swung open for him to be face to face with his angry boyfriend. Shouto stared at him with a blank expression.

"You getting ready for school."

"I don't know. I was thinking I wanted to skip today."

"Oh."

The two of them stood there staring at each other for a minute before Katsuki decided to head for Izuku's room. He knocked on the door a few times but got no answer. He frowned. Izuku didn't seem like the type to ignore someone even when he's mad. He knocked again, starting to feel frustrated.

He grabbed the door knob but something in his gut told him that something wasn't right. The blonde boy swallowed hard and opened the door slowly. He felt the uneasiness grow as he glanced around the room. The bed was messy, drawers were open... and the window was open too... Katsuki walked to the bedroom window like he expected to see Izuku outside or something...

He was gone.

X

X

(A Week Later)

"Alright class."

Aizawa sat down grabbing a bottle of heavy duty headache relief medication.

"Midoriya hasn't been seen in a week. They don't suspect fowl play of any kind."

No one said a word.

"There's... A lot more to the things going on around here and I think it's time to tell you the truth. All Might will be here in a few minutes to talk with you too. Whatever we tell you today, doesn't leave this room. I'm sure all of UA will know at some point but this is hitting all of you."

Katsuki, Shinsou and Shouto stared down at their desks. They had nothing to say. None of the three of them knew where Izuku Midoriya was at. None of them could even guess when he didn't have anyone else other them and the teachers at UA.

Knock, knock.

The classroom door swung up to reveal a very tired All Might. He looked exhausted and like he had been crying.

"Good morning everyone."

"Here, want some?" Shouta offered headache relief pills to the other pro hero.

"Thanks."

All Might sat down beside of his friend's desk.

"I suppose you all are wondering whats going on."

No one nodded.

"Izuku Midoriya's father was Flamethrower. He was murdered by Stain along with his wife. That's why Izuku was under my custody and he came here so I could keep a watchful eye over him. Izuku... came with a past that ended up following him here. His father kept his own son in the shadows to protect him and his wife from being targeted by that ended thanks to Stain."

The teenagers looked at each other.

"A bigger problem was discovered..." All Might said scratching his head, "When Midoriya was a child, he was kidnapped by one of the men that showed up here and aided in killing Neito Monoma. Not the one with blue flames but the other one. He sought out to use Izuku against the world but it backfired when rescue came and the boy himself scarred him for life. He also is one our biggest problems. I've fought against myself."

Katsuki glanced at Shouto. They exchanged looks that showed their concern.

"I want you all aware, he could show up again. He may target those close to Izuku to get him to come back. I don't know where he is and it devastates me... but I believe he ran away because he didn't want to put any of you in danger as well. The man made it clear he wants Izuku and only him- no one else. This man... has been around longer than most people have or will be. I believe he cannot be stopped until he's dead or confined in some way."

All Might gazed at the students before him.

"If any of you feel you want to leave, then you may. Or we can put you in a separate class. It won't be counted against you. I understand that this is a lot to take in."

Aizawa stood up.

"We don't want any of you going out and looking for him. If Izuku catches wind, he may go farther away and we don't want that. I don't want any of you tangled up with villains beyond your years."

"But we are..." Ochako said, "That much is clear already. What would we do if they came back?"

Shinsou looked at her.

She was still scarred from the death of the boy from 1B. No one blamed her.

"Fight or flight."

She looked at All Might.

"It will be up to you all to decide if the school is under attack but... I would prefer if you ran."

The students murmured.

"But, why is he after Midoriya only? What is it about him that he wants so badly?" Iida asked, feeling generally curious.

"We aren't sure exactly," Aizawa said, "But at Midoriya's old school, he was above everyone else. His power can be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands. In a way, he could think using a hero's child against the world and think it's hilarious."

"There's something else about this man..." All Might said swallowing hard, "He can steal quirks. All he has to do is touch you."

The room fell dead silent.

"Izuku remembered that the man wanted him to keep his own quirk for himself. I don't think he's after to steal his but he's been doing it to other people. He did it to Heatwave."

"So, the rumor was true then?" Sero said, "She did lose her quirk."

"Yes."

"No one is allowed to go alone. And... and no one is allowed to go with Hitoshi, Todoroki or Bakugou anymore in public."

The class turned to stare at each one of them.

"We aren't sure what information he has, but these three are the closest to him."

All Might placed his face in his hands.

How can I look them in the eyes and tell them they may die if they stay. None of these children are ready for the fight that awaits Izuku and I. None of them.

"You have the rest of the day off. The rest of the school will find out at some point but because of this being tied to mostly our room, you are the first to know and keep it quiet."

The class nodded.

"We will be watching so no running off."

Once the class completely cleared out, it only left Aizawa and Toshinori sitting there. It had been some time since they had been speechless around each other but it had been a rough week. Shouta, Yamada and Toshi had argued most of the week and spent their nights searching high and low for One for All's successor but he was no where to be found. It was like he didn't exist anymore.

"I don't know what else to do."

"You didn't fail... It was bound to happen."

All Might stared down at the floor.

"I did fail."

Knock.

The two teachers look up to see Izuku's two boyfriends standing there. Shouto closed the door behind them.

"It's my fault he ran off," Bakugou confessed.

He looked guilty as hell.

"Why do you say that?" Shouta asked.

"We got into a fight..." Shouto said, "It didn't... end well."

"Go ahead."

Shouto went through and explained the whole thing while Katsuki stayed quiet. Aizawa stared at Katsuki.

"You don't understand why Midoriya acted the way he did?"

The blonde said nothing.

"Izuku was kept under confinement. He only ever went out for school and when his father around. Maybe you should ask why instead of judging the poor boy," Toshinori said sternly, "He talked to me about it when we were at the park."

"Midoriya was right though," Aizawa said, "Because of your meddling, you are now sucked into this problem. Now you will deal with the concenquences but it's not all your fault either."

The underground hero sat back in his seat.

"Izuku left an email to Toshinori... the night he left."

All Might pulled out his phone.

"He did?"

"Yes."

The pro hero held out his phone.

Dad,

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cause all the problems I gave you but I feel... weak. I need some time away to decide for myself if UA is the path I want to continue. Not because... I wanted UA all my life and you know that but because of the danger I placed everyone else in. I feel I cannot come back until I hold my own. I love you so much. I want to make One for All my own. I want to give the world a fighting chance.

Even if I have to stand alone.

Give me a little time. I want to do this right.

I love you,

Izuku

The two boys stared at All Might.

"There have been a few sighting of burnt out places in fields. Some beaches experinced glass like spikes and balls. It seems his aim is to become stronger."

"We have been looking for him."

"What can we do now?" Shouto asked.

"Send him an email. Apologize."

All Might looked at Katsuki.

"He needs everything from encouragement to love right now. I wouldn't want him to stand alone in this fight but only a few of us are suited for this age old battle. This is not the time for petty problems."

"Ok," they both said.

They left the classroom quietly. They made it outside when Katsuki stopped in his tracks.

"Let's go to the training grounds."

Shouto stared at him.

"Now?"

"Yea."

The two toned boy smiled.

"I don't want to be behind Deku and I don't want to disappoint him," Katsuki said, "I won't let him stand alone either."

"You feel guilty."

"Of course I do."

Katsuki ran a hand through his blonde, spiky hair. Shouto hummed for a second then reached out to take his hand.

"We're in this together. I should've been understanding too."

"Don't blame yourself..."

"I already do."

Katsuki sighed.

"Let's go."

The two of them raced for the training grounds to see all their classmates standing there waiting for them. Shinsou stood there in front of the students with Ochako by his side. The two boys stopped there to see the smiles among them.

"What took so long?" Ochako teased with a smile.

"Had to have a talk."

"We're wasting daylight," Shinsou said, "Let's get started."