Another week had passed by without Izuku Midoriya at UA. The two boys continued to train hard while waiting for their boyfriend to return. Katsuki and Shouto had enough time to think of the issues they had. It seemed all so silly to fight about but in reality... Katsuki was afraid. He didn't show it but he had so much to lose.
It wasn't material things.
It was people.
He didn't want his parents involved. He didn't want his boyfriend involved. He didn't want what little friends he did have in this world killed. The whole thing was too much for him. The fact Izuku took it in stride was almost terrifying. The fact that All Might was unfazed by this was terrifying. How could anyone be ok with facing a man with that much power?
"You've been thinking a lot lately. You've been really quiet."
Shouto and him were standing in the middle of the training field, finishing off their second fight. Katsuki just gave him a weird look.
"Yea."
"Things will be ok."
"Yea sure."
"You don't sound sure."
The blonde boy sighed.
"How could all of this be going on and no one knew about it?"
"All Might said himself that he wanted no one to know. I mean, if the whole world knew the real story then there would be chaos. People would constantly be afraid. That includes the heroes too. Do you think all of them would go into this fight with the resolve to die trying?"
"Probably not."
"If you want out, we'll go together."
Katsuki stared at him.
"What?"
"If it scares you that much, let's find Izuku and run."
"He's not going to run away from this."
"I don't want you... I don't want to regret this if it ends up being our final days together. The reality of it... this may be it."
He stared at Shouto.
"I wanted... I wanted more for us."
"Like what?" Shouto asked, taking his hand.
"I wanted you to finally leave your father. You wouldn't have to deal with it anymore."
Shouto embraced him.
"I finally did. I'm here aren't I? If anything, I die being free."
Katsuki sighed.
"It's not how I wanted things to go."
"Life is never how we want it to go. Even if we weren't facing an evil greater than ourselves... it would be the reality we face everyday. What do you think would be worse? Not knowing there was something horrid waiting for us or knowing and die trying to fix it? Honestly, the moment we put our nose is Izuku's business, it became our business."
Katsuki didn't say anything.
"It was our fault."
The blonde nodded, "Yea."
"Let's keep going."
"I... I guess."
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"Hm... You think attacking UA at night will be the smartest thing to do?" Dabi asked, as they walked the dark streets.
"I think it's time to make my move."
"How do you know no one is waiting for us?"
All for One grinned evilly, "They would think they would come after us. I have no problem with showing my hand. After all, I have you."
Dabi wrinkled his nose under his mask.
"I suppose you don't think you could do much?" the older villain asked in a teasing tone.
"I don't care. I'm just waiting for Endeavor."
"Of course, of course. A deal is a deal. He's all yours."
Damn right, Dabi thought.
The streets were lit up by the orangish light shining down on them. No one in the whole city knew they were going to go after one of the best hero schools in Japan. It was something to show their power. That they weren't afraid. It would've been a matter of time until they made their move. There was no way anyone really knew what their plans were since All for One kept it all to himself until last minute.
"We're here."
Dabi stared up at the school. At one point, he had wanted to go there until he received the treatment he got and the way he was tossed aside... He realized he was grinding his teeth and stopped. He prayed that Endeavor would show up. This was his chance to get what he wanted all this time. He would settle for nothing unless the flame hero was dead.
"Ready, child?"
"Ready."
All for One waved his hand and the windows on the school shattered. The sound of glass shattering filled the air as it rained down onto the ground. Dabi watched as the glass rained down onto the ground.
He could level that if he really wanted too. He's toying with them. It's fucking crazy and terrifying.
"Awesome."
The older villain grinned and waved his other hand, destroying the mess hall that stuck out on the side of the school. Thanks to one of the quirks he had taken from some commoner, it was easy to destroy things with the wind. The sirens rang out alerting everyone of their invasion. All for One was hoping to flush out the one and only Izuku Midoriya. He had been after him for years and now it was time to take him.
Screams filled the air with the sirens blaring over top of it all. Glass littered the ground all around the school. They made sure to leave the actual school alone, waiting for others to show up so they could witness the fall. This school showed the power heroes held in the world just like it did in many other parts of the world. This would be the first to fall but not the last.
The whole world was theirs.
X
Izuku Midoriya had hung out close enough in the city to see UA. He had been busy for days on end training. Wanting to make sure he didn't drag the whole world down with him, he wanted to be strong enough. He wanted to be the hero people needed. The hero he had wished he had been. He needed time to think.
His own heroic father held him chained to the darkness, away from the surface for so long. It left Izuku bitter but after some time to think about it- he was leaving it behind. He wanted to claim his father's hero legacy as his own but in a way it just didn't sit right with him. He didn't want to live in his shadow anymore.
I'm stepping out.
He took a deep breath.
"Dad."
It was only the wind that answered him as the wind blew through his hair
"Forgive me. You held me back afraid of the world and the man who might take me but All Might has entrusted his quirk to me. The quirk of many who defended the world for him. Now it's my turn and I'll be the last. I won't let anyone be saddled with this burden. It's my turn now and it ends with me."
He let out a shaky sigh.
"I can't hide from anyone anymore."
How ironic I ran away and I was so mad that he hid me away. There isn't much of a difference.
A weird sound broke his thoughts. It sounded weird like glass. He looked quickly down at the streets but there was no one there.
What the hell was that?
He scanned the area in front of him when he saw UA light up in a eerie blue color. The color drained from his face realizing what was going on.
Shouto! Katsuki!
Izuku took a running start, feeling One for All powering through his legs. He leapt through the air landing on the next building. He continued making his way forward but it was beginning to feel like he wasn't getting any closer. The flames were brighter now and it was worrying him. How was he going to make it in time?
Hang on! Hang on!
He needed to be careful. He had forced out one hundred percent of his power yet and he didn't want to hurt himself. All Might had warned him using it at full power without training would hurt him, resulting in broke bones. All Might himself had a few issues using it when he had first got it. This situation was different though.
His friends were threatened.
His boyfriends were threatened.
His uncles were threatened.
Suddenly anger started to fill his mind.
Not again.
Not again.
Soon he was flying through the air, skipping two or three buildings at a time. Now he was only two streets from UA. The blue flames were tearing down the walls that surrounded the school. He made it in time to see One for All and Dabi standing there in midst of the chaos. Dabi had flung out another wave of blue flames when a gigantic ice wall rose into the sky.
Izuku grinned wide and flew through the air, making his grand entrance after being gone for a few weeks. The heat in the air was so hot it didn't take him much to absorb before his mouth started smoking.
MORE! NOW!
With as much force as he could, flames erupted from his mouth, raining down on the blue flames but it didn't even hold it's usual red or orange or even blue color. It was white and outgerously hot. It was almost blinding. Some how the blue flames were engulfed and no longer existing. The ice wall started to break down and crash down on the flames, putting them out.
WHAM
Izuku landed on the ground shattering the cement around him as he landed. He was face to face with All for One now. Neither villain said a damn thing as they stared at the freckled teenager. The boy looked exhausted, wore out and pissed off. His eyes shined red instead of their normal forest green color. Something was different about him this time around.
"Izuku!"
He didn't turn around.
"I've had it with your shit!" the teenager yelled.
Dabi's face was completely hidden but even he was a little intimidated. There was something about the boy's presence that was enough to command some respect and fear.
"If you want to go any further, you will be killing me because you aren't getting through!"
"Is that so?" All for One said.
"Yes it is."
"You think you can fight me?"
"I know I can and I'm tired of waiting."
The green haired boy held up his hands and scolding hot heat blasted them head on. Dabi lost his footing, flying back a few feet. Izuku jumped forward slamming a fist into the older villain's chest. Weirdly enough, his body gave way but it had to impact. It didn't matter to Izuku- he slammed out the next hit straight into All for One's face.
Dabi went after Izuku almost grabbing him but he felt some grab his arm. He turned in time to see a short haired brunette grin and he was floating into the air. Next, a tongue flew out of nowhere, wrapped around his leg and slammed his body into the ground. Izuku paid no attention as he unleashed a barge of punches. All for One struggled with keeping up.
"It seems you gained some strength."
Izuku said nothing. All for One grabbed his fists and tried twisting but Izuku did his best to resist the motion.
"I think I would like a turn."
Izuku's head jerked in time to see All Might and he punched All for One in the face. A sickening crack filled the air and the villain was a few hundred feet away.
"All Might-
"Focus."
The boy nodded. He watched as his other classmates decided to take on Dabi together. Just as Dabi stood up raising his hands Izuku yelled. A loud boom was heard and Katsuki was flying through the air at a blinding speed as ice walls were rebuilt around the school to protect it.
"TAKE THIS YOU FUCKER!"
A blast hit Dabi right in the face. Blue flames erupted between the young hero and the villain.
"KATSUKI!" Izuku screamed.
Katsuki had ripped his pajama bottoms off leaving him in boxers and a shirt.
"TOO SLOW!"
Izuku saw All for One charge at All Might. Izuku screamed then the night lit up with white. Flames sprayed the ground between them, protecting All Might. The older villain backed away.
"You will see us again Izuku. You'll be mine when the time is right... but in the mean time keep up the good work."
"I'll never be yours. I'm a hero!"
The villain laughed.
"Oh, are you?"
"I'm not just Izuku Midoriya! My hero name is Deku and I'll be kicking your ass the next time you show up."
The older villain grinned evilly, "We shall see. The darkness in your heart will win."
Blackish gray slime erupted from the villain's mouth and he was gone, along with Dabi.
"Ugh-
Izuku collapsed onto the ground. He was wore out and freezing. He shuddered some as All Might got closer to him.
I did it. I did it again. I don't want to lose anyone... What if I hadn't been here?
Tears filled his eyes and fell down his face as the pro hero came to his side.
"Izuku? Are you awake?" All Might asked softly.
Izuku pulled himself up to look at him. He started crying, unable to really move. All Might's eyes watered up too as he helped the boy up and into his arms. The two of them cried together as his classmates got closer.
"I don't want to lose you!" the freckled boy cried, "I don't want to lose anyone anymore! I don't want to stand by and do nothing- no matter how stupid it is!"
"I know... I know..." All Might whispered to him.
He rocked Izuku back and forth like he was a small child.
He felt regret... shame. He placed a giant burden on the child's shoulders without thinking about it but what would happen if Izuku faced off against the man and only had his one quirk? What would he have done? With One for All coursing through his body, it amplified his power making his quirk more deadly.
There was no way to win.
There's no way to ignore this... We will have to fight him sooner than later.
He looked down at Izuku who managed to stop crying but he looked dead ass tired.
You my boy... you deserve much more credit than you'll ever get.