Chapter 14
Disclaimer: I do not own My Hero Academia. I only own the brat I call my OC.
Warnings: Dad Might, Villains, Exercise (lol, how long can I make this joke), Izuku's adorableness, Dadzawa, Dad Nezu, a kitten being a kitten, multiple time skips (sorry...), Iida being strict, and Dad Mic
A/N: We have finally made it! Chapter 14! WOOHOO! I honestly never thought I would make it this far, but I did it and it is all thanks to you guys! Anyways, so the thought of the kitten that Izuku protected was too adorable in my mind...So, the kitten found itself a role in my story as companion for Izuku, especially when he gets bad with his flashbacks (It was either that or give her to Aizawa and make him Cat Dadzawa...wait...). So, there is a point to the kitten, I promise.
Anywho, a big thank you goes out to janus3997, ExtraordinaryPhantom, pokemansuperallstar, Kokoro-Sol, AmaltheaLuchiaAizen, MODdenial, Xx-ashes2ashes543-xX, animelove22, Ariette5, New Elements92, theLoverofAllThings, Flareblitz the God, TheGallopingCupcake, TentaiMahou98, devilhuntermistress, Sb2282490, Carayen, Russy Jayz21501, Uzumaki of authority, Blue-Dragon-570, Maximum Ride 12345, Melancholy's Sunshine, Deus Terran, UniqueSpeciesOfGabby, clockworkreaper, HankFlamion18, taylor3rolyat, frozenshadow56, Lttaco, TheBlackDagger456, Blacksmith8240, Agoge, becks121, KylarPierce Demonkid1, Crow's Apprentice, AzraelVoorhees, YukiNukki, Void Strife, StarryNyx, DoxheartForever, AngelaDiana, Darkmagianwygro, Nessiel, Kakashilover2221, PhantomDragonSlayer, LitchKing, xXkapow1227Xx, Evan Vergal, movielover9, Jack Harper1, alice fazio13, hoange, pedropedrin, KurtWaterDragon, sparkboygaming, Ayumu Narumi, bleach103, IAmTheTaintedAngel, theman1997, alfagore, KeyofSolomonME, zookster, Conceptual, dragoscilvio,DaniePhantom, UnnecessaryCat, Schenk24, Devonte316, RoxyV619, pedrojunior0922, Kingdom Hearts Slayer, SonicStarSlash, Omniczar, saphiraseiro0911, cooldog2go, Chilladex, PhoenixSorrow01, Linkskingsolomon, and Sam-neko-sama for all of your faves, follows and reviews! They are the life blood of this tale and I couldn't be writing this without them.
Now to answer some reviews:
KeyofSolomon ME: Yes, I even felt bad writing about the kitty like that. But it was kinda important as it solidifies All Might's reasoning for choosing Izuku (i.e. He cannot leave the powerless alone to fend for themselves). Plus, like I said in the intro, there is a point for the kitten. As for the rushed nature of the beginning of the last chapter, it is part me just trying to get the chapter out and part Izuku's reaction to all that was going on. Also, you can be sure to see more nice Kacchan. I always like the character development that Bakugo goes through (i.e. His feelings on his win at the Sport's Festival). As I read more of the manga and watched more of the anime, I could see that Bakugo was quite the character and that his Quirk (Explosion) fits him well. He is like one. But at the same time, he is trying to better himself. So I like to keep in mind that when I write his interactions wit Izuku.
I do agree that First Aid is an important skill to know. After all in real life, firefighters and police officers learn first aid as they are usually the first to respond to any emergency. So why not have a hero know those skills, even if he/she/they don't specialize in the field of healing. It could mean the difference between life or death (literally).
Thank you for the congratulations! And I hope to have your continued support with the coming chapters.
With that being said, let's get this chapter started! PLUS ULTRAAAAAAA!
Chapter 14
Strength training began in earnest. All Might made sure that the boy had received some medical attention before they began (It was a good thing that boy was prepared. All Might made a mental note to thank Recovery Girl for that).
The hours flew as they worked, pushed and bagged up the trash that cluttered the beach. Izuku could feel his muscles strain as he continued to work, but he would not stop. He did not want to be how he was. He promised himself that he would be strong enough to protect those he loved.
"Alright, let's call it a night." All Might said, breaking Midoriya's concentration.
"But..."
"No 'buts', Young Midoriya," The pro hero explained. "In the past few days, you have been through more than what I expected you to do. You need to take it easy so you can recover."
"Y-yes, sir," Izuku replied with a nod.
All Might chuckled. He knew that the boy would continue to push himself if he wasn't told to rest. Besides, Toshinori could see that Izuku's mind was also occupied on something else.
"I'll make sure you get home safely," Toshinori said, with a gentle smile. "After all, if I let you go home by yourself, you'll probably wind up saving another kitten or something like that."
Izuku couldn't look his mentor in the eyes. All Might could see right through him.
"I-i..."
"I kid, Young Midoriya," Toshinori said, his smile never leaving his face. "But I do want to make sure that everything is alright."
Izuku never knew that All Might was still troubled over what had happened the last time they finished training.
"I should be alright, sir." Izuku tried to reassure the number 1 hero. "I-i can..."
"That's enough, Young Midoriya." All Might said, the tone of his voice was strict. "No more arguments."
The sound of coughing brought an end to the discussion. Crimson stained Toshinori's hand as he tried to calm himself.
"A hero should never go back on his word." Toshinori said and that was the end of any argument that Izuku had.
Leaving the beach, Izuku stopped and picked something up. It gave a small mew as Toshinori saw the boy holding a kitten in his hands.
"Is that the...?"
"Y-yeah." Izuku's answer came quickly. "I couldn't just leave her where those kids could hurt her again."
Toshinori knew that he had made a good choice with Midoriya as his successor. The boy had a big heart, which Toshinori could assure anyone made a great hero.
"So, you think your mother will let you keep her?" All Might asked.
"I think so." The boy replied. "If not, I know someone who would be willing to care for her."
With both males laughing, they made their way home to the Midoriya home.
A few days later...
Izuku's mother had let the boy keep the tiny kitten as she knew that caring for it would give her son something to focus on other than his dream of being a hero. Inko worried that the realization that his dream would be crushed. She smiled as she watched her son play with the kitten.
She thought about the conversation she had with Principal Nezu a while back.
Inko watched as her son closed the door behind him. Sighing to herself, the single mother went about the preparations for her day and for her meeting with Nezu.
Inwardly, Inko dreaded this meeting. She dreaded what the principal might say about her son. About the future.
A knock at the door broke Inko's train of thought.
"Oh, please come in." The woman called.
"Ah, thank you, Mrs. Midoriya." A voice called back. It was the principal's.
Upon opening the door, the diminutive principal walked in with a smile on his face. Mrs. Midoriya showed him to a place to sit and poured him a cup of tea.
"Ah, thank you, Mrs. Midoriya," Nezu replied with a smile. He took a sip of tea. "How are you faring after the incident?"
"I am doing alright. The doctor wants me to take it easy and try not to stress myself out too much." Inko replied. "Although, with a son like Izuku, that won't be too hard."
Nezu's smile never fully left his face.
"That is good to hear." The principal said. "And speaking of Izuku, I have an important question I would like to discuss with you."
"What is that?" Inko wondered, secretly hoping that it would have nothing to do with her son's dream.
Nezu took another sip of tea, as if deeply considering his next words abd how they might effect the worried mother.
"If something should happen to you again," he began, noticing Inko calming herself, "what would you like to happen with Izuku?"
Inko thought hard about this question. It was fortunate that Mitsuki was able to take her son in the last time, but who could say that she would be able to do it the next time?
"I know that my friend, Mitsuki, took care of him," Inko replied, "but I don't know if she will be able to continue to do so or not. i don't want to place a burden
on her and her family."
Nezu listened carefully as she paused.
"Not that I am saying that Izuku is a burden, and I know she loves him like a son," Inko rambled a bit. "But I want him to be safe, in case..."
"In case the next time, there is no return?" The headmaster finished.
"In case, he returns," Inko added, seriously, "I want Izuku to be safe."
Nezu knew what she meant. After working with the boy for 10 years trying to rebuild what was broken down, he knew that Mrs. Midoriya wanted to keep her son far away from the source of his torment.
"So that can only mean one thing," she continued, "I give UA full permission to care for Izuku, if something should happen to me."
Nezu nodded. Reaching out a paw, he placed it carefully on Mrs. Midoriya's arm. Looking Inko in her eyes, he made a solemn vow.
"As the Principal of UA, I promise that we will do everything in our power to protect your son." Nezu answered.
"Thank you, Mr. Nezu." Inko replied with a sad smile.
"Please call me Nezu or Mr. Principal, Mrs. Midoriya." The white furred principal said. "Now, let us return to our tea! I must get some of these leaves from you. This is absolutely delightful!"
Inko wondered how she was going to tell Izuku of the decision that was made. But seeing her son caring for the tiny kitten that he rescued, Inko decided that would be a discussion that would happen another day.
Elsewhere...
"What is it now, Chinmoku?" Kurogiri asked, mentally kicking himself for doing so.
"Everything...is coming apart." The young villain muttered. "I must fix it..."
"..."
"...Ah! Mr. Kurogiri, I didn't see you there!" Chinmoku said, dropping his strange muttering. "Did you need me for something?"
"Yes..." The misty warp gate user replied. "The Master has another job for you."
"Is it murder? Theft? Blackmail?!" The younger villain was almost too eager for this next position.
"None of those I am afraid." Kurogiri replied, relishing in Chinmoku's disappointment. "He wants you to train with Tomura Shigaraki."
"Awe...No fun." The younger male replied. "Training is boring..."
"..."
"But...if the Master orders it," Chinmoku continued, "then I must comply."
A few months later (closer to the UA entrance exam date)...
Training had been tough, but Izuku could finally feel the results of it. All Might had been a wonderful trainer, always taking in consideration the boy's limits and adjusting the exercises to them. He couldn't begin to express his gratitude.
Checking the time on his phone (it was 5 am on a Monday), Izuku got out of bed, fed his pet, and hurried out the door. He wanted to get a start on the day before All Might contacted him.
q...uir...less...wha..re..u...do..ng?
Shaking his head, Izuku thought of the mental exercises that Toshinori gave him to help combat the voice that brought him down constantly. If he focused hard enough, Izuku could ignore it.
Reaching the beach, Midoriya couldn't help but marvel at the progress that had been made. Where there had once been a sea of garbage, only small islands were left. Midoriya knew that it was all up hill from here.
Sending a quick text to All Might (I am already at the meeting spot. Working on it for a bit. See you soon! -Izuku Sent 5:05 am), the green haired boy got to work.
It didn't take him too long (about 2 hours) to finish, collecting the last little islands into one hill, he stood atop the crest and let out a yell of satisfaction.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhh!"
Unseen by the screaming boy, Toshinori was walking up to the beach. He was expecting to see Midoriya still working on the last few islands of trash, but he was shocked to see how much the boy acheived.
"Holy...Stinking...Super Crap!" The pro hero exclaimed, switching into his muscular form in the midst of his excitment. He had not expected to see that the work was almost done.
With the sunrise, Toshinori walked up to the boy.
"Young Midoriya, I am amazed." The number 1 hero said.
"Huh?!" Midoriya turned around, trying his best not to slip. "A-all M-might? When did you get here?!"
Toshinori laughed.
"No worries, Young Midoriya," The pro hero said, his signature smile beaming on his face. "I have just arrived and I am pleased with the progress you have made. "
Izuku carefully climbed dowm amd walked over to his mentor.
"Sir, I-i-i..."
"Young Midoriya, don't worry," Toshinori reassured the boy. "Like I said, I am impressed. You have surpassed all my expectations and have proven yourself worthy of my Quirk!"
Plucking a hair from his head, All Might presented it to the boy.
"Eat this!"
"Wha-what?"
"In order for you to inheirit my quirk, you must ingest a bit of my DNA." Toshinori explained.
"I-i see," Midoriya replied, taking the hair in his hand.
"You need to hurry, or you'll be late for the entrance exams!" All Might said, hurrying the boy.
At UA...
Izuku couldn't believe what that he was walking up to UA. Sure he had been there for his extra lessons, but this was different. He was about to achieve his dream. He was going to be a hero!
This is it, I am one step closer to my dream, Izuku thought.
As he took his next step, he felt himself trip over his foot.
Or, I am dead...He thought as he readied himself to meet the ground. But it never came.
"Sorry about stopping you with my Quirk," came a voice from behind him, "It would be bad luck for you to trip before the exam."
Izuku was shocked to see that a girl had stopped him from falling with the use of her quirk.
She was smiling as she deactivated it and Izuku landed on his feet.
"T-thank you.." The green haired boy stammered.
"No problem," She replied. "See you inside!"
The girl continued to smile as she walked ahead.
Izuku was shocked that he actually talked to a girl. What would Present Mic and Miss Midnight say? (He knew the answer to that: Present Mic would tease him about it and Midnight would find his shock adorable while giving him tips on how to continue to talk to girls.)
Shaking off his embarrassment, Izuku continued his way into the testing room. He inwardly cringed as a familiar blonde came into view. It was Kacchan.
"H-hello, Kacchan..." Izuku said timidly, not feeling like the next holder of One for All.
"Izuku..." Bakugo replied, the cold response seeming unnatural from the usually hot tempered male.
"A-ah, g-good l-luck t-today, K-kacchan..." Izuku responded, somewhat surprised that Bakugo wasn't yelling at or threatening him.
"Yeah..." Bakugo said, walking away. "...you too..."
Izuku just stared at his 'friend' as he walked away. Did he hear the blonde correctly?
Shaking his head, Izuku tried to hold it high as he walked into the testing area.
Nervously, Izuku sat, waiting for the exam to begin. Several questions flew through the boy's mind. Who would be their Procter? What would the test consist of? Would they have fight one another? What kind of Quirks did the other examinees have? What if...?
The sound of laughter cut off Midoriya's train of thought.
"Look at that kid," came a sneering voice from behind him. "I bet he won't last one minute in the exam."
"Quiet you." The sound of a hand hitting flesh and a thud cut off the other voice, giving Izuku time to calm himself down.
"GOOD AFTERNOON, LISTENERS!" A loud familiar voice yelled. Midoriya was relieved to see Present Mic as the Procter for the exam. "HOW ARE YOU ALL DOING TODAY?"
It is a good thing that it is Present Mic is here, Izuku thought, I will at least know what to expect with him.
Thanks to all the extra studying that the teachers at UA had Izuku do, the boy flew through the written exam. Even Present Mic's constant calling out of how much time was left didn't even phase him. Izuku had never felt more prepared.
Soon it was time for the Heroics part of the exam. As Present Mic was explaining the instructions, the blonde DJ hero was interrupted by one of the prospective students.
"Pardon me, sir," The student, a stern looking boy with square glasses, said holding up the instruction sheet that was given to them. "But it appears that there are no fewer than four types of faux villain listed. Such an error is unbecoming of UA."
Izuku jumped slightly when he saw the other turn and face his direction.
"And you," he said pointing a finger at Midoriya, "have been muttering the whole time. It is distracting!"
Izuku wanted to shrink and hide himself away from all the attention. He failed to notice the serious look on Present Mic's face or Bakugo's snarl when the other boy called him out.
"If this is some sort of game to you," Square Glasses added, "then please leave immediately."
"Sorry.." Izuku meekly squeaked.
Present Mic was not impressed and he was sure that, as of right now, none of the other faculty were either(He could feel Aizawa's glare from here...). A hero should never single out someone like that. They should build them up and help them in their times of need. The boy with the glass would have a lot to learn, if he was admitted to UA.
It took the combined efforts of All Might, Midnight and Ectoplasm to keep Aizawa from rushing in to the exam area to "deal" with the examinee who called out Midoriya.
Once again, the image of the underground hero wrapping Young Midoriya up and hiding him away like a kitten came to Toshinori's mind and he couldn't help but chuckle at it. He still wondered how such a child like Izuku Midoriya could gain the protection of a hero like Shouta Aizawa, a man who never wore his emotions on his sleeves.
All Might could only figure that he had chosen a very special child as his successor. And in time, he would come to find out how right he was.
End of Chapter 14
A/N: This chapter was hugely inspired by the amazing performance of Christopher Sabat as All Might in the My Hero Academia dub. I love how he brings Dad Might to life and how genuine he brings the care that All Might has for Young Midoriya to the forefront as well.
I re-watched one of the 1st season episodes and reread some of the earlier manga chapters to get the lines for Uraraka and Iida down. So some research went into this...some what.
Sorry if this feels a bit rushed, but there was so much I wanted to put into this that it felt like it was just coming out like blah...This was also a hard chapter to write...
But I persevered.
Hopefully Iida didn't come off as cold and not stuffy like he is when we first meet him. I have a lot more for him to be persnickety about in later chapters (ie. Kitty-chan).
And, for your viewing pleasure, Present Mic evolved into Dad Mic! Izuku goes to having no dad to a school full of dads! Yay for him!
Did you catch the sneaky cameo of a certain stuck up blonde and the big sis red head who brings him down a peg? You will definitely see more of them.
Well, as right now this is my longest chapter now. I better stop rambling now.
See you next Chapter! PLUS ULTRA!
Preview(?!):
Izuku could only stare helplessly as the giant zero pointer loomed over the girl. Everyone else was running to get out of its range, but he couldn't bring his legs to move in the opposite direction. Images of Kacchan being engulfed in the slime villain's grasp flash in his mind, as All Might's words came back to him: "You do not see the difference between those with power and those who don't when there is a need for help..."
With those words ringing in his ears, Izuku found himself moving towards the one who helped him, with the power of One for All surging through him...