Chapter 8 One for All, Secrets Revealed!

Third P.O.V

After school, Alex had stayed behind due to a visitor visiting the school. Katsuki had decided to leave the two behind at school instead of waiting cause he had found that waiting would be boring. Izumi wanted to stay but Alex had told her that it would be fine. Izumi left about 20 minutes after Katsuki had.

Alex was led to a room in the office. When he walked through the door, he had not expected to see Nezu or Aizawa there. In truth, Alex last heard from Nezu on May 12th when it was his birthday when Nezu had sent him a U.A keychain. Which he treasured but would never admit it.

Alex looked at Aizawa tired expression. He had remembered his first time meeting the teacher. Even though he was...tough for a lack of a better word, he wasnt heartless. Alex had remembered his words and also knew that, even if he wont admit, Aizawa was kind.

Nezu smiled "Ah, Alex, it's nice to see you again. We havent seen each other in a while. How have you been? Have you stayed out of trouble?" Nezu had said and asked. Alex smiled and replied "I'm good Nezu, things are calm. As for staying out of trouble...does punching a pervert count as staying out of trouble." Alex had rubbed the back of his head while saying that last part.

Nezu sigh and shook his head. He had remembered when he first heard about Alex's fight with Bakugou. He was a little frustrated, but when he realized that the two had reconciled their differences, he forgot about the issue in its entirely.

Alex began to ask "I'm guessing this isn't a visit. Is everything alright?" he asked while tilting his head. Nezu shakes his head "No Alex, everything is alright. We are just here to discuss the results of the Reccomendation Entrance Exam.

Alex nodded his head. Nezu had told him multiple months ago in a letter how some kids from different middle schools were chosen to get into U.A through recommendations. Aizawa spoke in a tired tone "We have 4 recommendations this year. Two are in class 1-A while the other two are in class 1-B which are both heroics class."

Alex thought about it. To Alex it made sense, have the recommended split into two classrooms. Although something made him confused. "Why separate the classes? What makes them different if both heroics class?" Alex had ask.

Aizawa replied in the same tired town. "While it's true both classes are the same, 1-A will have more field experience than 1-B. Plus I cant bothered with 40 kids. I can barely be awake for 20." Alex had nodded then something else bothered him.

"Why tell me this now, why not tell me that after I take the entrance exam." Alex had ask. Aizawa was about to continue when Nezu beat him to the punch. "As you know we'll be choosing some students to be in your class. Two of them are from recommendations. Although we would want you to stay afterwards to tell you who we've chosen."

Alex raises his eyebrow. "I thought my classes start after the sports festival , also I thought I got to choose my students." Alex said. Nezu shakes his head "You'll still get your choices, its just we are recommending students for you to choose." Nezu replied. Alex gives an understanding nod.

Nezu then gives a sinister smile "Of course we also need you to sign some paperwork and sadly although you'll be getting paid to be a teacher, your pay will be as if you're working as a teachers aid." Nezu had replied. If there was anything that most saiyans hated...it was boring stuff.

Nezu smiled as Alex had slammed his head on the table. Aizawa muttered to himself "Same kid. Same."

After an hour and a half had passed Alex had left. When he returned to the apartment he was greeting with a strange sight. Inko hugging Izumi. Granted Alex has seen this sight over and over again in the past two years since hes been here. The thing that made the sight strange was the fact that Inko looked worried.

After Alex had separated Inko from Izumi, which was difficult given Inko's mother bear strength, Inko revealed what had happened. Apparently Izumi had jumped into a dangerous situation against a sludge villian who had captured Bakugou. The only reason either of them are alive was because All Might had jumped in and saved them.

Alex made a mental note to thank All Might if he ever met the man again. Alex felt bad. He asking felt glad. Alex was torn with his emotions. On one hand, he had practically send Izumi, his friend, one of his only friends to a villian. On the other hand, if she didnt, then Katsumi could have been killed. Alex repressed these memories for a later date to deal with it.

That night Alex stayed up late not only thinking about what happened and what Nezu had told him. The next morning was when things something seemed off. Around 8 in the morning, Izumi had left saying she was going to go train. When she returned, she looked tired and exhausted. Alex thought nothing of it. Not at first.

When not only this continued for an entire week, but also Izumi changing her diet. Alex had immediately known she was hiding something. Alex had ask Izumi why she was doing this all of a sudden, but she just shrugged it off. So Alex did what any normal person would do. He decided to find out himself.

Alex's P.O.V

When Izumi had left early in the morning, I decided to stay behind for about 10 minutes before sneaking out the window and calling for Nimbus. Before leaving I made the choice put on my turtle hermit gi in case something was wrong. I was going to track down Izumi with a new trick he learned. Energy sensing.

I had learned this a few months ago. I havent had many uses for this ability are rare since I never needed to find anyone. The last time I've used this ability was two days ago when I needed to find All Might. I looked for the highest presences in the multiple areas until I found him.

We used the time to catch up and talk. Like the last time we met, he seemed cool. Although he seem to act like one of those "cool" teachers in those cliche high school movies. I used that time to thank him for saving my friends, which he said "There's nothing to thank me for young Washington. Its the job of a hero after all." which then he left to go save someone.

As I climbed onto Nimbus I focused myself to feel Izumis energy. Its faint but I can sense it. I direct Nimbus to a direction as I also tell him to fly high so she wont see us but enough so I could see her. As I flew high in the sky I eventually pass her and I tell Nimbus to back up a bit.

After backing up enough, we keep a slow pace on her. Eventually we make it to a beach covered in trash. I've heard of this beach. Dagobah Beach. Multiple years ago it was a beautiful tourist attraction. However as time went by, trash had piled up and made it a dump.

I watch as Izumi takes trash from the beach and takes it to an upper platform where a truck is waiting. Next to the truck is a skinney blonde. Using this as an opportunity I decided to drop down. I had Nimbus take me far enough so they wouldn't see me land. When I get off, I tell Nimbus to get out of here quickly, which in a flash it does.

I crouch and I sneak my way over to the beach where the two are speaking. As I sneak myself close I hear them speaking "Well done Young Midoriya, from your training and physique, you'll soon be strong enough to receive my quirk. Maybe even in seven months with your progress. " I hear the man say. Quirk? I stop to think.

I mean I've never heard of a quirk that was transferable. Yet again I do have the blood of an alien warrior race in me, I also have a flying cloud. Yeah a transferable quirk doesn't sound too far fetch. Taking this as a good opportunity to get a read I sense both of their energies.

Izumi is stronger. At this rate, physical she might surpass Katsumi. It would make sense considering the training she's doing. The quirk must be strong for her to need to work ou...

My thoughts are interrupted when I sense the skinny man. The presence he had. I knew the feeling of it. Even if it's significantly weaker than when we last met theres no doubt. That small man. The man that looks like he hadn't eaten food in months. The man talking to Izumi. It's All Might.

I'm in so much shock I accidentally crushed a can under my foot. Izumi and the man turn. To see me...listening in. Welp this explains why I suck at Metal Gear. Cause I suck at stealth in real life. Both Izumi and the man looked like they've seen a ghost.

I now had two choices. Run or stay and deal with the situation like a man. Running went out the window when I realized I lived with Izumi. So that only left was the latter of the two choices. I stand up straight and dust myself as I confidently said my next words.

"Hi." I said with a voice crack. FUCK, well there goes the confidence. Izumi started to stutter "Al...Alex...Why are yo...you he...here?" I decided to answer truthfully. "I'm here cause you were acting weird. I know you well enough to know when your hiding something." I said a little defensively.

Izumi started to mutter about how she messed up, how she should have been careful. The skinny man speaks "How much did you hear?" I decided to be honest again. "I heard about Izumi being almost strong enough to get your quirk." I had said with little reluctance. The man partly sighs in relief.

However with me knowing hes All Might. Knowing that the number one hero is this skinny man. Knowing all that I know. I decided to just get it off my chest "I also know you're All Might." I quickly said. The faces of both Izumi and the man become pale.

The man then tries to dodge my answer "All Might...me HAH. That's a good one." he said in a rather unconvincing voice. Ok if I ever see anyone falling for this, I'm going to punch myself in the face. If me senseing his presence didnt give me the answer, then that terrible lie did.

I sigh as I tell him "You're a terrible Liar. You know that?" The man sighs. He begans to speak "Ok it's true, you figured it out. How long did you suspect? Days? Months?" I answer truthfully again "A little over when you found me. I sensed your presence just now. It may be weaker than from when we last met, but it's the same."

All Might looked disappointed and muttered something "That fast?" was all that Alex heard. All Might regain his composure "I guess theres no point in hiding it now. You're right. I am All Might and my quirk is transferrable, however it's more complicated than that." he started. I walked closer.

All might continued "My quirk is known as One For All. My quirk has been passed down to many generations. I recieved this power from my mentor and she received it from her mentor. I am the 8th holder of this power." I am shocked. This quirk is that old. Jeez.

All might brings his hand out and as if seeing it with my own eyes is a white light. It isn't Ki, it's his quirk. "This power becomes stronger with each new holder that receives it." All might says. the light disappears as all might looks somber.

All might lifts his shirt and there I see a nasty scar. Right on top of his stomach. "I can no longer hold on to this power for more than 3 hours a day. A villian ended up getting a hit on me. Both damaging a part of my lung and destroying my stomach." he states.

I become concerned for two reasons. One was how does he eat. He has to eat right. The second reasons scares me. There was a villain that could do permanent damage to All Might. All Might let's his shirt go, hiding the scar once again. He continues "I spent so long looking for a successor, until young Midoriya here risked her life, without a quirk no less, to save someone. She inspired me."

Izumi looks down and becomes flustered a bit. I knew Izumi too well to know that she becomes a blushing mess whenever someone praises her. I chuckle to myself. I turn to All Might "I can see why you want this a secret. You don't have to worry. My lips are sealed." I look at Izumi and give her a reassuring smile. Which she returns it with her mouthing thank you quietly.

I turn back to All Might "Although I do want to help her with her training." I say to him. All Might suddenly buffs up to what people believe to be his normal form "Young man I believe it is best for you to leave Young Midoriya's training to me. I dont mean to sound dis..." All Might had begun to say.

I tuned him out as I started to take off my undershirt. He doubted I could help Izumi train. I didn't just want to tell him, I wanted to prove it as well. To show it to him. After getting my undershirt off, I drop it to the ground, which makes a massive thud quieting All Might up.

I look at Izumi with a smirk who just rolls her eyes playfully. I like to act tough or playfully arrogant in front of Izumi, she has the best responses. I look back to All Might who picked up the shirt from the ground. He looked surprised at its weight, although I wasn't sure if it was good or bad surprised because of that smile on his face.

After tossing the shirt up a small bit, All Might spoke "This has to be 20 Kilo!" I smile at him. He was close but not right. "It's actually 17 Kilo. The wrist bands are 14 while the boots are 16." I responded while taking the shirt back from All Might.

All Might suddenly deflated back to his original body and coughed up blood in surprise. This came out of nowhere so it got a yell from both Izumi and I. All Might pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the blood from his mouth before speaking "Sorry for doubting you kid. I'll be back in 2 days, let's discuss adding some of your methods of training into Izumi's."

I simply nod as All Might looks down at his phone "Crap, listen I have to go. Izumi, give your friend my number, we'll talk soon." All Might said as he buffed up once more and leaped away. Izumi and I stare at the direction before Izumi spoke "You didn't tell him about you training me."

I shrugged and looked at her "It wasn't something that needed to be brought up yet, besides you still got training to do. Here." I say while handing her my wristbands. She puts them on only for her arms to just lower down a bit due to the weight. Izumi starts to head back as I watched her work.

Izumi has always been determined but this was a whole new level that I didnt expect. I smile to myself. If anyone deserves to become the successor of All Might, it would definitely be her. Now all he had to do was help her achieve her goal of going to U.A and become a pro hero. Should be a piece of cake...I hope.

All Might's P.O.V

I look on as I see Izumi struggle to lift a fridge. Although I believe shes struggling more due to the weights on her hands. It's amazing how Young Washington's training methods had pushed Young Midoriya. Before I would have said that Young Midoriya had around 7 months to be ready to inherit One for All. With Young Washington's methods added, that had dropped to maybe even 5 months.

Young Washington and Young Midoriya were wearing similar clothing. They both had white shirts on. The only difference between the two was that Young Washington had pants on and normal shoes, while Young Midoriya had shorts and running shoes with weighted wristbands on her wrists.

I look to see Young Washington next to Young Midoriya giving her tips on how to lift it. I smile. He didn't have to keep my secret, but he chose to. Not for money, for a favor, or even just out of boredom. He kept it to himself because he knew that's what I wanted. Although I did know something about him...about his blood. I learned it the same day we met.

FlashbackAs Mrs.Midoriya left the room to take Young Washington. I turn to Nezu "There was something you wanted to tell me?" I asked remembering what he told me while Alex ate. Nezu nodded as he gestured to a chair across from me. I sat and powered down. Nezu knew my secret about my weakened body and One for All. He said he might have a solution to find a successor but that would be something to discuss later.Nezu walks to a table and holds a folder. While looking inside he spoke "You've noticed how quick and how much Alex ate the food we presented. The reason I brought out so much. Also the tail that was moving around" I nod and reply "Of course I noticed, I'm assuming that both were related to his quirk."Nezu shakes his head "No his quirk isn't why he ate that much or has a tail. Although it is unique to him alone." he had stated. I tilt my head in confusion. That doesnt make sense. Even if someone was truly starving for as long as Alex was, they wouldn't be able to eat as much as Alex did. Also his tail, if it's not a quirk and why does he have it.Nezu saw my confusion and had asked "Do you believe in life not from our planet?" I actually had to think about it. I mean it was a debatable question. With the quirk I have plus the history of it, I say aliens wouldn't be too outlandish. I reply "I like to keep an open mind about it."Nezu walks back to the chair across from me with the folder in his hands. He then stated "You are right to have an open mind, because they do exist." my eyes open wide. I believed there was life out there, but to actually be right. Its large feeling that brings more questions than answers. With only one question buring brighter than the others."Ok, but what does this have to do with Young Washington?" I had asked. Nezu asking talking about the child one moment then mentions aliens the next. I assumed there was a connection between the two. Nezu slid the folder across the table to me which I grab.He then begans to speak "Years before quirks existed there was an alien race known as saiyans. This alien race was full of bloodthirsty fighters. They had abilities that people of today would believe to just be quirks. The race had thought to be extinct when a giant meteor had destroyed the planet."Nezu stopped while stretching his fingers only to continue "Some survived. Two ended up here many, many years later. Around the time after quirks were accepted into society. Those were Alex's great grandparents. They had a son, Alex's grandfather who had a child with a human, Alex's father. I believe you can guess the rest."I opened the folder and looked inside. Inside showed blood results with a small picture of Young Washington in the upper right corner. I look at what the blood results were. The results were mostly normal, with Young Washington's blood having traces of Hispanic and American roots. What catches my eye though is that 25 percent of the blood is unknown.I look back at Nezu who continues to speak "They look similar to humans but there are two big signs that someone is a saiyan without blood results. One as you seen is how much someone could eat." He stops as he stands up. "Another clear sign is a brown monkey tail." he finishes.Flashback ends

My thoughts are interrupted as a large thud sound stops me. I turn back to see the fridge on the back of the truck with Young Midoriya trying to get her breath back while Young Washington is laughing next to her. I smiled at the sight.

Young Washington doesn't look like bloodthirsty fighter. He looks like a kid who's a training maniac but genius. He figured out a way to improve my training. When I found out that Young Washington had train Young Midoriya, I was surprised. From what Young Midoriya had told, Young Washington's training was tough.

It may have not been as tough as my training, but it was enough for Young Midoriya to handle my training better. I was impressed by it. During my thinking time Young Midoriya had gone back down to continue removing the trash while Young Washington walked down but stop and turned to look at me.

"You alright?" he asked me. I nod "Yeah I'm fine. Just thinking about something." I had told him. He shrugged and walked down to Young Midoriya.

Suddenly A noise catches our attention and we turn to the direction of Young Midoriya. She had pulled an old mattress but as a result caused the tower tower of trash that was on top of it to wobble. As the tower fell I jumped off the railing and powered up One for All in my body.

Before I could touch the ground, Young Washington was already launched towards the tower. He managed to pick up Young Midoriya and dodge the tower falling on them before it could land on them. The tower of trash had cause the sand to create and uplift of dust once it collided with the floor. I cover my eyes as the dust gets close to me.

As the dust begans to clear I drop my arms and look at the trash that had landed. the top of the tower had collapes and had cause all the trash to be splayed out. I hear a sigh as I turn to my right. There was Young Washington and Young Midoriya there. Washington was shirtless. I look back to the trash and I see that his shirt had gotten snag. At the speed he was going, the shirt would have most likely been torn off his body.

I turn back to the two childen and I walk towards them. Only to stop in my tracks. Izumi was staring at the same thing I was. The lower part of Young Washington's back. His tail. The shirt must have been keeping his tail hidden. With it gone now, people can see it.

Young Washington looks at both our expressions and turns to see what their looking at. Only to come face to face with his tail. His only reaction is one that I believe Nana would laugh at if she was around and knew the situation

"Fuck."

Third P.O.V

For the next half hour, Alex had explained what he knew about his saiyan blood at the beach. All Might was surprised, since it seemed that Alex knew less than he did. All Alex knew about the saiyans were that they were aliens, his tail came from saiyan DNA, it was why he loved fighting, and that he was related to them.

All Might did want to tell him that he knew, however he didn't. Mostly because Izumi was there. For now All Might will stay quiet. All Might is heading for U.A along with Alex, so he'll tell him in a later date.

Izumi had a different reaction. Alex was part saiyan. A race of aliens. Alex, the first person to tell her that she could be a hero. The person that helped her become stronger. The person who was responsible for Bakugou and her becoming friends again. The person that she was starting to develop a small crush on, that she doesnt know yet, was in fact different. Like her.

Alex was silent. Which surprised his friend and the pro hero. Usually Alex only got serious when sparing and it was because he became focused. This silence was something different.

Izumi turned to All Might "All Might can I have a moment with Alex?" Izumi asked. All Might nodded and left to his truck. After he left, Alex and Izumi stared at each other. Alex started to speak "Izumi I...you...we.." Alex had tried to talk. He tried to make a sentence to make sense on why he kept this a secret, why he believed the others shouldn't know. However, nothing came to mind.

Alex couldn't find the right word. He wanted to hide. Wanted to run. Wanted to scream. Instead of all that, he forced himself to speak. They had a right to know. She had the right. "I'm sorry." Alex said.

Taking Izumi's silent as a sign, Alex continued "I didn't tell you...because I was scared. I'm still scared. I fear the repercussions of people finding out." Alex had started. He clenched his fist hard. "I wanted to tell you. I really did, it's just I had a bad feeling whenever I wanted to tell you."

He finished as he wipe his eyes. Alex didnt cry much these days. However, the possibility of losing what he had from the last two years scared got to him. Suddenly Izumi had hugged him out of nowhere. He really sucks at being prepared for those.

"You don't have to be afraid." Izumi speaks with confidence that Alex had never heard before. "If theres one thing I'm sure of, its that I wont ever treat you any different." Izumu had continued.

Izumi had let go and grabbed Alex's tail. Which causes Alex to shudder as if he was cold. "To me, it doesn't matter if you have a tail or if you're part alien. I care for who you are." Izumi continued as she let go of his tail. "That." Izumi stated while gesturing to his tail "Does not define who you are. It's just another trait about you, nothing more. Izumi finished with flushed cheeks and smile.

Alex stood speechless. He couldn't get out a proper response. Alex did the one thing that that felt natural. He pulled Izumi in for a hug. Izumi's face began to heat up as she blushed. She hugs back feeling a calmness from him. Unbeknownst to them, All Might had been watching from afar with a smile on his face.

As All Might returned 10 minutes later, announcing that training was over for the day. As the trio left, All Might pulled Alex to the side to speak to him. "Remember, you're not alone. You have Young Midoriya and I to help you. Don't stress out. You're young, smile and be happy." All Might whispered to Alex. His reply was a nod with a determined look.

Alex did not know when he found out that day. Whether it was when Izumi hugged him, when All Might spoke to him, or even later that night when he thought about it. He did know this. That was the day when he found something he had lost when Roshi passed.

A family.