"Can i become a hero like you one day? Even without a quirk?"

I asked my hero, All Might who stood before me. I trembled with anxiety coursing through my body. I wasn't sure what he'd say, but i was hoping for a good answer that would keep me going and cheer me up after all that happened today.

All Might still didn't answer with anything, he just stood still, his back turned to me. Maybe he wanted me to elaborate?

"You see- Ever since i was young, i always admired you. And i aspire to be like you one day. But... Nobody thinks i can do it, they all laugh and mock me but that just makes me want to prove them wrong! I just want to go out and save people with a smile on my face, and put people's fears to rest."

I explained in further detail, then seeing the hero turn his head back towards me, over his shoulder. My heart almost skipped a beat, as silly as that sounded. Was he going to say anything though?

"... Can you be a hero... Without a quirk?"

All Might spoke, his voice deep and oddly cold, he seemed a bit reluctant to say anything beyond that but he pushed on and started to speak again.

"Not a chance boy, there are just some villains out there that cannot be beaten or people who cannot be saved without a quirk. You'd only be putting yourself and others in more danger... It's not bad to have dreams, just be sure your dreams are realistic, and attainable... If you want to do good, consider joining the police force. They aren't as appreciated as the heroes of course but they do fine work nonethless... That is all i have to say to your question, and now that your question has been answered, i must take my leave."

All Might finished as he then squatted down in preperation for a big jump into the sky. His words hurt like a stab wound, hearing the truth was painful and i couldn't muster the strength to hold in my tears as the hero jumped away.

There was a bit of wind pressure that knocked me back and almost made me fall, but i held my ground and stayed standing.

The last flame of hope i had of living out my dream just died out as i wept atop the building. Nobody was on my side, nobody thinks i could be a hero. Maybe i really should just give up...

After a couple more minutes of sobbing, i made my way out the exit and started making my way to the nearest train station, which was located in the Tatooin district.

Every step i took was miserable, my mind couldn't stop replaying those heartbreaking words All Might had said to me. It's like my brain was trying to make me more depressed than i already am.

As i got closer to the train station, i was met with the sight of a smoke plume that crept over the surrounding buildings. And judging by the brownish color closer to the bottom, it was safe to say it was a fire of some sorts.

Out of curiosity as to what hero would be there at the scene, and what was going on, i slightly picked up the pace.

I arrived and wasn't surprised to see the entire place coated with raging fire. There was a crowd of people standing before the incident either watching in horror or recording the scenery on their phones.

But... Where... Where were the heroes? In such an urgent situation, you'd think there would be at least a few right?

I decided to get a slightly closer look, maybe i just couldn't see them all that well through the crowd of people, i think that was it.

I managed to walk past a few and eventually i got a pretty good view of everything. I was utterly shocked and horrified at what was before me, all the heroes, beaten, and the same villain that attacked me not too long ago, was having a bit of a struggle with someone in their clutches i couldn't quite see yet.

Though, upon closer inspection, i realized it was Kacchan... He was one of the people in my class who made my life miserable, and bullied me at every oppritunity he got, though, i had known him for so long! Not to mention the sheer look of horror in his eyes, and the way his limbs tried resisting the slimy restraints of the villain. He was in need of saving and there was nobody to save him!

I felt the urge to move in and help but- I was frozen, as All Might's words echoed through my head once more. I stared down at the ground in a slight state of defeat but then gritted my teeth.

No- I'm not going to watch someone die because someone told me i couldn't be a hero! My right foot lifted from the ground and extended foward to give me the proper push for running, and i was about to charge on in, but out of nowhere, a large familiar figure in a white shirt and dark green pants dove in with a powerful punch to the top of the villain's head, blowing him away in an instant and splattering his sludge like body all over the place.

"Hah! Sorry I'm late fellow citizens! I got caught up in some other buisness and saw the comotion over here! But do not fear! For i am here!"

All Might shouted, as if nothing had happened between me and him. As if he hadn't crushed my dreams only minutes ago, he was so much like the hero i loved. Did i... even matter to him?

I pulled my foot back in and shuffled deep into the crowd so i wouldn't be spotted by All Might, i didn't want to talk to him right now. I just wanted to go home and get some rest for tomarrow...

I just hoped Kacchan was safe, though i didn't feel the need to check as he was in All Might's hands after all.

There was another train station not too far from this one so i just headed over there which wasn't much of a journey.

I got onto the train and made my way home, only slightly in a rush as i just wanted this nightmarish day to end already.

I got home and opened the door to the apartment me and my mom lived in and i headed straight for my room. Even though the graceful smell of curry tempted me to stay out, i didn't want my mom to see me in this saddened state.

I opened the door to my room and headed inside, setting my backpack down by my desk. I then got undressed out of my school outfit and changed into something a bit more comfortable for wear.

I then sat down on my bed and tried not to stare at the overbearing amount of All Might merch in my room. Every bit of merchandise from my action figures to my pencil holders and the posters plastered on my walls just reminded me more of what All Might said.

"Maybe if i just close my eyes and go to sleep I'll wake up and this'll all be a dream..."

I thought to myself as i curled up into my bed, reluctantly covering myself with my All Might themed blanket.

It took awhile but i was able to fall asleep and stay asleep for the rest of the day.

The next morning i was able to wake up, but i still didn't feel very well, like at all. Not like i was sick, but everything that happened yesterday still messed with my head... Dammit. I considered just staying home but I've never asked my mom if i could do something like that, so she'd probably just get suspicious and worried.

And so i decided i was going to head to school, despite my mental state. I got into the shower and then got dressed into my school uniform, brushing my teeth in between those two actions.

I headed out into the living room, smelling breakfeast already made. I sat down at the dining table and forced a smile on my face.

"Good morning dear, did you sleep well?"

She asked me, a warm and welcoming smile plastered on her face, as she placed my plate of food on the table in front of me.

"I did."

I lied, but tried to make the answer as genuine sounding as possible in hopes that she wouldn't catch on.

"That's good, if you're hungry after school, there's some food from last night i saved for you."

She said as she sat down in the chair in front of me, placing her plate of food on the table and beginning to chow down, i did the same.

"Izuku dear... You're usually not this quiet at breakfast, or any eating period for that matter, is there something on your mind?"

I was shocked by her sudden question. Shit... I forgot how perceptive she can be at times. She was right, we usually ate and talked about whatever was on our minds, and yet i hardly uttered a single word. Of course she'd think there was something up!

"Uh..."

My mind raced as i attempted to fabricate another lie from thin air, but nothing came up. Damn, i might actually have to come clean here, about how my day really was... Maybe i can lie, saying i should go and catch the train in time... No, that won't do, it's too early because i slept in earlier than usual!

I let out a sigh of defeat, I'm going to tell her how my day went yesterday and how i really feel. Maybe, since she's the only one i know supports me, she'll give me some good advice.

"Yesterday... Wasn't so great... Kacchan bullied me and blew up my notebook, and humiliated md in front of the whole class... Then on my way home, i got attacked by a villain, and believe it or not, saved by All Might. He made sure i was okay after capturing the villain and once he was sure he took his leave, but i clung onto his leg wanting to ask him a question... If i could be a hero... He said no and then just... Jumped away. On my way home, i encountered the same villain from before and saw he was holding Kacchan hostage. I wanted to step in and save him but All Might dove in and beat the villain just like that... And was acting like he didn't just tell me to give up minutes prior... I just... Don't know if i should become a hero any more... I think All Might was right... I should just give up, i'd only put myself and others in danger..."

I explained, just in deep enough detail for her to understand where i was coming from.

She had an understanding look in her eyes and then put on an oddly determined expression.

"Well, who cares what a hero says son! You become who you want to become! And... I will always be here to support you, no matter what dear..."

She then said, her warm signature smile appearing once more on her face. I thought for a moment about her response, she was... almost right in a way, nothing was really preventing me from going out and doing good things still, i don't need a quirk to make a change, i just need to have a good heart and good beliefs!

For the first time in a bit, i let loose a genuine smile, thankful for the great advice. I wasn't sure what i would do exactly, but i knew i wanted to do something good, and that's a start!

"Thanks mom... For the food and for the advice, you're really more than i can ask for in a mom..."

I said, my voice starting to break up immediately as i swelled with emotions. I was about to break out crying but my mom already beat me to it, a tsunami of tears pouring from both of her eyes.

"Aww son!!"

She cried out, a puddle of water already starting to form on the carpet beneathe us.

perspective shift(Tomura)

"Tomura Shigaraki... You really need to start becoming more independent, you can't rely on Kurogiri and me forever you know... We both have our limits and i won't be here to always support you..."

Master spoke over the footage recorder in the far corner of the bar me and Kurogiri sat in. I held a mug of coffee in my hand, bring sure not to touch it with all five of my fingers as to not decay it of course...

His words annoyed me, this was a topic he brought up at least once every time we talked, me being independent this and me being independent that. It was so annoying and i didn't understand it, he was the strongest villain in Japan so why was he so worried about not being able to constantly assist me?

I've asked that question verbally and yet he's never given a direct answer, like talking to some annoying npc in the middle of a quest, who's trying to make you figure it all out and put the pieces together... But this was more like he was just being indirect for the sake of being indirect, like he didn't want to tell me even though he knew the answer.

"That is why I'll have you recruit one member to the league on your own... You'll be relying on your own intuition and charisma to do this of course, this will be your first step in becoming independent and a successful villain like me."

Master then spoke, and i listened to what he had to say. I had to rely on my intuition before, but never to do something as crucial as recruiting someone to the league.

Though, did they have to be useful? Or even worth master's time? If not, then this might be a bit easier, I'll just go out and ask random villains if they want to join, then bam, level completed, right?

Though, for clarification, i decided to ask more so about this goal set for me.

"So, does the villain need to be really useful for the league, like Kurogiri? Or, is it okay if i just find you another pawn?"

I asked, then taking a quick sip of my coffee, in order to keep myself from passing out at the counter i sat at. It was really early in the morning and a cup of coffee was just the thing to cure my sleepiness, like antidote to a poison.

"I'd prefer it to be someone you're okay working with, not nessasarily a pawn nor someone of a higher value like you and Kurogiri. So you'll be using your intuition to find out who'll compliment you the best, and you'll use your charisma to get them into the league. You may use them as your pawn if you like, but use them well Tomura."

Master answered my question in deeper detail, giving me a better understanding of my objective. Great, i had to find someone near tolerable enough to work with. That was going to be really, really hard... And... I don't even know where the hell to look anyways.

"I'll give you as much time as you need, and you may use whatever method of finding a villain you'd like, as long as it doesn't require relying on Kurogiri... I wish you the best of luck Tomura, that is all i have to say so goodbye for now..."

Master then finished, the footage recorder turning off on it's own, likely to master's will. I let out a sigh and finished what i had left in my mug, then getting up from my seat and heading to my room. I needed to think about all this, i need to have a plan, but just what am i supposed to do? With so little to work with...

I opened the door to where i spent most of my time in and closed it when i got in, then heading to my bed to think about what i was going to do.

end of chapter

Author's note: I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of my new villain Deku series. After some time i managed to gain a bit of motivation to start writing fan fic again, and I've got a few ideas as to what I'm going to do with this story. Also, i know the first person thing is a bit bad right now, i thought that by doing this I'd be able to capture certain characters personallities better than i would in a third person perspective. Though, i think that is all i have to say, be sure to tell me what you think and also what theories you may have about the direction of the story, I'd love to hear and I'm sure some of your suggestions might even inspire me!