Chapter 1: Provocation

Kold's POV

Ever since I was a child I have been dreaming of this creature which I think is from another planet, they come in different sizes, faces and creatures. Some are humanoid, others are dragon type, and there were even robots, they were like people but different. The dreams first occurred when I was 5 years old, it was very strange because, what I'm witnessing in that dream is that, they were peaceful creature living in harmony, and they helped one another and are friendly with each other, even if some of them look bad at first sight.

"Hello…?" I spoke, trying to get their attention and it seems to be working cause I notice someone with white armour acted like he heard something. "Can you hear me?" I asked, trying once again to let them know I am here. I tried jumping in front of them, or even punching them but it proved to be futile, I looked towards my body than to my hands and notice that I kind of look like a transparent figure, or a ghostly being. 'I guess this is really just a dream' I concluded my thought.

"Kold!" a shake had stirred me up from my reminiscing memory of my childhood, "you have been dozing for quite a while now, you okay?" Midoriya asked, with a concerned look on his face.

"Yeah, I'm good. Nothing to worry about, I was just thinking of the past" I replied dismissing his concern, and he just nodded again directing his attention back to class.

Did I forget to mention I am in class? Then, you know I am in class, but what really is the importance of school? I mean, yes they gave us knowledge about the world, but in my eyes, they just lack freedom. They constricted someone to think like the book, or the author of the book they referred because this is how they see society, what if we were just given the freedom to explore and give meaning to these things for ourselves. They say "Experience is the great teacher" so how come, we lack that certain essence when we are in school?

'Sometimes I don't really get this?' I sighed, things are getting into habitual situations, they explain a concept then out comes a pop quiz, another concept then another quiz, and then after reviewing they give exams, which is suppose to measure our understanding of the topic they presented. '… such a cruel life…' I thought.

We are still in the middle of the class and the teacher is trying to lecture us to make our own choices and be the best that we can be. "You are all 3rd years now, and I know I can pass you some career aptitude test…"

'I'm gonna guess he is going to conclude everyone is going to the hero track?'

The teacher grabbed the test papers and flung them up to class, "I know everyone is going to go for the Hero track!" he yelled happily together with my classmates who are displaying their quirk rather proudly to everyone.

I scanned my eyes to everyone demonstrating their quirks, and all I can say that they have great quirks, but I think someone here knows in him that he is much better.

"Teach, don lump me in with this group of rejects… I am the real deal, they'll be lucky enough landing on a sidekick role to some unknown here" Katsuki Bakuguo said, if you guys didn't know he is someone you should definitely avoid competing with. He has an ego bigger than All Might and Endeavour's muscles put together.

"You do have impressive test results… maybe you could get to UA High…" the teacher said looking over at exam sheets that we just finished last month and I guess judging by how he looks at the score, Bakuguo once again proved he is both smart and talented.

Murmurs are heard by my ear, 'I know UA is a pretty huge school to get into, especially it being one of the most prestigious in nurturing Heroes in the future' I thought bored out of my mind. In my case, UA is still a school meaning it still does the more basic and normal things student should do…. That is to study for an exam to pass.

"Yeah… Midoriya don't you want to go to UA too?" the teacher asked again making the entire class quiet down in an instant. 'Now that is a surprise…' if you must know Midoriya is not blessed to have a quirk, 80% of the population of Japan acquired quirks in their early childhood, but 20% don't. It is like light and darkness; no one is truly eliminated even if the other is as huge as 10 story building. There is always something behind everything.

A series of laugh is then heard after that initial shock came through their skulls, 'I mean it is quite weird for a quirkless individual to enrol in a hero school full of powerful quirks' I thought looking at the freckled boy in confusion. "How can you even get in if it is not allowed?" someone from the class asked.

"Actually they got rid of that rule… I might actually be the first one!" Midoriya said in hope, standing up scared at our laughing classmates. 'So, I guess the rule about someone who doesn't have a quirk to enrol is now uplifted… I guess he could try and get in, no harm in trying' I thought now ignoring their remarks again towards the frail and scared boy.

"Urghhh!" a mini-explosion resounded in the class, and my guess is Bakuguo is once again pissed. He really needs to control his temper in some situations. "Listen up Deku! You are even worse than this dumb of rejects, you quirkless idiot. Why do they have any need of you if they can have me!?"

"Wait no! You see back when I was still a child, it is really my dream to become a Hero no matter what" Midoriya said in a panic, backing towards the wall of the class.

The frail boy had now situated on the floor scared at Bakuguo, if looks could kill then Midoriya would be 6ft under right about now. "Great… take lessons from a wannabe hero like Bakuguo…" I mumbled out, but I guess it was loud enough for everyone to hear because all eyes are on me now.

"What did you just say?!" Bakuguo turned his attention to me, and I froze in my spot. I didn't really expect him to hear my thoughts on the matter.

I think I already poured fuel into the fire, might as well just let it burn everything. "…It's just ironic to hear from someone who wants to be a hero, proclaiming to give up on one's dream because it's unattainable," I said standing my ground and looking at him directly in the eyes, I can't back out from this fight.

After my rebuttal everyone seemed to quiet down, I guess they realized I had a point, so they are opted to feel guilty from this… 'This is all a guess at my end but I think I may have proved my point so that's the end of it.'

After that fiasco before lunch, it died down eventually and everything was back to how it was originally. My classmates being the lively kids that they are, some are hanging out with their friends and others are just plain studying, 'God… I sound like an old man….' If you were wondering what kind of group I belong to, then it's in the isolated group. I interact with others if only I really need to, like in a group activity and project or I am being asked, those are just the times I really want to talk.

School is finally over and I got my things ready for hitting home, I grabbed my bag and pushed my seat back where it belonged and headed home. It is already past 3:30 pm; I need to hurry a bit to catch supper, which in most case my mother often prepares it at exactly 6, and she freaks out if I get a little late for dinner.

As I was getting out of my classroom, I noticed in the corner of my eyes that Bakuguo had come back together with his two lackeys that I didn't even bother knowing their names. "I don't know what you are doing Deku, we aren't done…" he said in venom, 'is he still upset that Midoriya is going to try and enrol at UA?' I thought.

I decided to stay back a bit and eavesdrop on their conversation, I know real mature, but I don't really care, as long as I zip my mouth then everything will be alright… I hope.

"What is that his diary?" one of Bakuguo's lackey asked. "Hero Analysis for the Future… don't tell me you're writing down notes to be a hero?!" then a round of laughter is heard from the two who is nameless.

"Yeah, real hilarious… just give it back" Midoriya spat back in embarrassment, trying to end this type of conversation.

However, I heard a mini-explosion again, which I am guessing is from Bakuguo's quirk. 'He doesn't really listen to anyone…does he?' who am I asking, of course, he doesn't. It will be a sight to see if he really listens to someone or protocols for that matter.

"AHHH! That's so mean…" I heard the freckled boy screamed slightly, now I know what Bakuguo did, I think he exploded that thing Midoriya wrote. If it was really a note for being a hero, then I think Bakuguo should read it instead of Midoriya, he really needs some help in that department.

"Most first string hero show potential early on, people look at them and just know that they are destined for greatness. If I get to go to UA from this slump of a junior high, then people will start talking about me like that. They realize I am legit, the next big thing and it's not ego talking I just know that I'm that good" the short-fused wanna be hero proclaimed, he does have a point but I think he damaged his brain in the process.

"Here is a little word of advice nerd… and don't even think about applying or else…" Bakuguo said and I think I smell clothes burning, if it's not for that, I would have heard the explosive boy turn into a new leaf.

Another round of insults are thrown towards the petite boy, but they do have a point. If Midoriya can't stand up to them, then he won't stand a chance in surviving in a school like UA, which I am guessing full of people who are as egotistical as Bakuguo, and that is an understatement for the explosion boy's personality.

I was about to head out because I think I heard enough, but one statement from Bakuguo changed all that. "If you really want to become a hero… then just pray that you have one in your next life and take a swan dive off the roof of a building" that one sentence made me mad at Bakuguo. Midoriya is quirkless and is quite shy for his own good, but that is not a reason to tell someone to kill themselves.

In anger I preceded to get out from their presence, I know Midoriya won't do it because he is not that weak… mentally. But if there is a chance that he does decide to do it, then it's my time to change his mind and tell someone about it.

A little after that, I waited for someone with a huge ego in their ass to come across my way in the gates of the school. When the three of them got past me I decided to speak my mind. "You know… you really did prove that you just want the title of Hero for attention… not for the cause of helping others" I spat holding my anger back, and I notice that they all stood frozen in their tracks.

"What? I don't want to hear it from someone who's just sitting in the side doing nothing!" Bakuguo spat back, and I admit that did hurt a bit I am as guilty as he is.

"That's a given… at least I know what I did was wrong, and I can learn from that… but the question is, did you learn that you did something wrong today, or is it your ego is just too big for you to admit that someone is better than you?" I spat back with venom and the explosion boy is showing any sign of backing down, so am I.

"Why should I listen to someone like you…? You're just like that nerd… quirkless and useless. I guess birds with the same feather do flock together" he replied smirking my way, with an annoying face I might add.

What he said is true though… Me and Midoriya might be the same, my quirk is… not something I know. Research and doctors have said that I do have a quirk, but they had trouble determining what kind because I lack in showing what it was. So, up until now… I do have a quirk but it is still unknown.

"You might be right… but who said I don't have one…? Besides at least Midoriya is much stronger than you" I said in conclusion, turning away because I have nothing more to say to Bakuguo at the moment.

"You're saying that the nerd is much better than me!? Are you blind! I am much stronger and powerful than him!"

"I am not talking about the strength…" I said turning his way and pointing towards my heart and then my head. "He is much brighter than you think and in no time… he will beat you someday" I proclaimed provoking the blonde boy, and I think I did a good job because he is left speechless in his tracks and gritting his teeth in anger.

"You better hope that someday will come…" he rebutted, turning his back from me in anger and frustration. I think I just put pressure on you Midoriya without him knowing… sorry for that, but I think you need that pressure to grow especially against Bakuguo.

'I wish you luck Midoriya'