Hello again readers, I'm back with another chapter! Sorry this one took so long to come out; school is a mess, I've been sick with pneumonia, I had to take finals, and the game I've been waiting more than a few years for finally came out! (By the way, play the Kingdom Hearts series if you can. They're amazing!) I also had to figure out exactly how I wanted to do this, who gets OFA (if they get it at all), and how Uaithne's path is gonna go. I hope a longer chapter than usual will make up for the long wait! So without further talk from me, enjoy the chapter!

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Izuku POV

"I am so utterly screwed," I manage to say before the slime villain crashed down on me.

"You'll make a nice skin suit, kid," the villain said as he forced his slimy body into my lungs, "You're a real hero to me."

I can't breathe. Oh my God I can't breathe! I need help, someone help me! I can't breathe I can't breathe I can't-

I hear a voice through the sludge as I start to black out. I can't make out who it is, but someone is trying to help me. That much is certain because the slime villain is panicking now. The last thing I see is All Might, my hero, standing before the now decimated slime guy before I black out completely…

"-ake up! Hey, wake up! He-" I hear a voice and feel a series of small slaps on my cheeks as I regain consciousness, "thought I lost you there!"

I back away in amazement, screaming my lungs out. Holy crap, All Might is here! Standing right in front of me! He's so much cooler in person!

"You seem to be moving around all right, I'm sorry you got caught up in my justicing. As it turns out, this city's sewer system is pretty difficult to navigate!" He laughs his signature laugh, the same gleaming smile on his face.

"Oh, my gosh! I have to get an autograph, I must have a pen around here somewhere right- Oh, my journal! Sign my notebook! AHHH he already did!" I start thanking him all I can, and he gives a thumbs up.

"Stand back, I'm taking off!" He yells towards me. Wait, no, he can't leave yet!

Without thinking, I grabbed onto his leg as he shot into the air. Holy shit, why did I do this?!

He noticed something was off only a few seconds after he took off.

"Let go of me kid! I love my fans, but this is too much!" He yells, trying to gently push me off of his leg. Holy shit!

"No way! We're flying! If I let go now I'll die!" Oh my god, he was not thinking this through!

"Oh. I guess you're right!"

"I just have something I really need to ask you!" He is NOT getting away from me now, not while I'm this close to getting my answer!

"Okay, okay, just keep your eyes and mouth shut!" I had no choice but to comply, G-forces can really mess someone up.

He landed on the top of some building, and I let go after a few seconds. Oh, man, what the hell was I thinking?

"My life just flashed before my eyes…"

"Bad move, just bang on the door for a little while and someone will let you in. Now, I have to go," All Might declared before walking toward the edge of the building.

"Wait, please! There's just something I really need to ask you!"
"NO! I don't have time-"

"I HAVE TO KNOW!" I interrupted him. I really, really need to know, "Can I still become a hero even if I don't have any good powers?"

All Might stopped in his tracks, this is my chance!

"I am a changeling; a faerie child substituted for a human child. I was born weak in the eyes of my own species, and I have too many powers to be normal here, with basically no control or practice with them. I have to pretend I was just born quirkless to avoid attention on the other side of a government lab experiment! I am shunned in both worlds!" I yell. All of the sorrow, all of the regret, and all of the pent up emotions flood from my mouth, "All I want is for people to see my fearless smile and feel safe! Can I ever hope to be someone like you?"

I have tears falling from my eyes at this point; I am just a crying mess when I briefly hear his mutter, "Changeling?" before doubling over in pain.

Wait, what the fuck?!

"AH! What's happening? Are you ok?!"

None of what I was saying was getting through to him. There was also steam everywhere, which was doing NOTHING to quell my panic. He still has the same blinding aura, just dimmer now. What the HELL is happening to him?

As the steam cleared, a skeletal looking man with a very angular face was standing where All Might once was. Just what the FUCK did I just witness?

"I can assure you kid, I am All Mi-" he tried as blood came dripping from his mouth. I scream in absolute horror.

"No, this is impossible! You deflated!"

"You know the guys who go to the beach and pretend to have muscles by sucking in and flexing? It's like that."

"I-I'm dreaming… This can't be real!"

"Take a look at this, kid," All Might lifts his shirt up slightly to reveal a grotesque, horrific looking scar, "I got this in a fight five years back. My respiratory system was basically destroyed, and I lost my whole stomach."

I take a step back in disbelief, "Wait, five years? Was it in the fight with Toxic Chainsaw?"

"Wow kid, you know your stuff. No it wasn't that fight. He got in a few hits but he could never take me down. The world has never heard of this fight. I made sure this fight went under wraps, because the symbol of peace has to be perfect; has to be a shining beacon of hope for the world. So do I think you can be a hero? No, not without control of your powers."

I felt my hopes and dreams shatter along with my heart right then. Even HE said it. I'll never be a hero without control of my magic. All Might wasn't done speaking.

"Maybe if you learn to control them, you could. Speaking of, you said you're a changeling right? Can you explain why that happened to you? I don't know much about mythology and folklo- Woah, kid, you okay?"

I got so wrapped up in my own despair I didn't realize my magic was going haywire. Dark green-almost black tendrils of biokinesis surrounded me. There were no plants to manipulate near me, so they just hung around almost threateningly; daring someone to come close. All Might stepped back in shock.

All Might POV (Didn't see that coming, huh?)

Holy shit, what have I done? I crushed his hopes and dreams, and his magic is going crazy! I need to try and snap the kid out of this or he could hurt himself or others!

"Kid, can you hear me?" I talk in a gentle tone as to not upset him further. Who knows what this kid can do? "Kid, please try to calm down, and we can talk this out."

He looks up at me in a panicked daze; while there was sadness there too, the panic greatly outweighed it.

"I-I'm sorry, I d-didn't realize I-" He stuttered, tears streaming down his face, "I can't control- I can't stop-" He was hyperventilating at this point, looking at me in pure fear.

"Okay, breathe with me- in and out slowly."

In a last ditch attempt to help him, I decided to inch slightly closer. I start breathing in and out, taking deep breaths even though it hurts. He copied me, as this went on for about ten minutes before his magic finally faded away and he was calmer. Afterwards, he looks up at me from where he was- still crying, but calmer nonetheless.

"I-I'm sorry about that," he was sincere in his apology, "I didn't realize my magic was going everywhere, and I'm sorry I wasted your time…"

I gape at him in shock. How can he have such amazing power, yet feel like he's weak? He can't control it, that's a given, but if he could… He could certainly achieve his dreams!"

"No, kid, I'm sorry for doing that to you. I didn't realize you were panicking until it was almost too late to stop you. I'm glad that you want to be a hero and help people, you just need to make sure your dreams are attainable, ok?" I walk over and kneel in front of where he was kneeling. In an attempt to comfort him, I put my hands on his shoulders.

"If you learned to control your magic, you could certainly become a hero. I've never seen anything like that, honestly. I thought you said you were born weak?"

"I was," he said, "In the eyes of the fae, anyone who isn't up to par with the rest of the children's abilities is seen as weak, and switched out for a human… I don't know what happened with my human counterpart, but he could either be a servant or dead, I'm not sure which. I really hope he isn't dead, I don't wish death on him for something he didn't choose." He went from talking as clearly as he could while crying, to a worried, muttering mess.

I don't blame him one bit. A servant or dead, huh? One hell of a fate, I'd say. I did my best to continue comforting the poor kid. He looked absolutely exhausted.

Suddenly, we hear an explosion go off in the distance, near Tatooine Station. Only then did I realize the bottle with the slime villain inside it was missing from my pocket.

"Oh, crap…" I muttered in realization, "kid, I'm sorry, but I have to go. Before I do, can I get your name?"

"O-oh that's alright, I'm Izuku Midoriya. Wait, aren't you out of time?"

"Yes, I am, but I have to do something about that. I can't just let that go on!"

"Okay, but I'm coming along, since I feel like it's my fault that he's on the loose again…"

"You just stay out of harm's way, none of this is your fault young Midoriya," I say in defeat and sympathy. We run down the stairs of the building and headed towards the site of the explosion.

Izuku POV

All Might and I got to the explosion site, just in time to see what this was about. I'm still exhausted from my panic attack back there, but I need to know what the hell I just caused. Looking in through gaps in the crowd, I see something I never thought I'd be scared to see. Katsuki was trapped by the slime villain like I was, only this time he was being used as a hostage. The heroes are trying their best, but none of their quirks are doing anything to help him.

Then Kasuki looks at me, his eyes pleading for help. And that's when I made a mad dash towards him to save him.

"What are you doing kid?!"

"Grab him! He's gonna get himself killed!"

My legs brought be over to Katsuki faster than I've ever ran before. I start digging through the sludge and oh my god I'm so sorry Katsuki!

"What are you doing here, Deku?!"

"I don't know! My legs! Just started, moving!"

Then, from a pure miracle, All Might came out from his place in the crowd. He said something about him not being a true hero if he can't follow his own ideals. I don't know, I wasn't paying attention because I was having another panic attack; less magic this time though.

I got scolded by the heroes while Katsuki got praised for his bravery. All in all, I just decided to go home, Today has already been a train wreck. Katsuki also confronted me on the way. What a way to help my mood, asshole…

Suddenly All Might ran out from the intersection, and then deflated coughing up more blood. I screamed- again, in horror and shock.

"All Might? What are you doing here? Weren't you just flooded by reporters?"

"I escaped, I need to talk to you young man."

I looked at him in wonder. What could he possibly want to talk to me about?

"Because you jumped into the fray, I was able to snap out of my stupor and act. It was you who inspired me to take action."

"What? No, you're just doing your job! I just got in the way and made it a lot harder…"

"Not true, as I've said, it was because of you that I was able to act. Izuku Midoriya, because of what I saw today, you too can be a hero!"

The words I've always wanted to hear came out of his mouth. The All Might! I'm now crying for the fourth time today as tears of joy stream down my face.

"I have deemed you worthy of my power. My quirk is yours to inherit."

"Huh?"

"Don't look so surprised, kid! I'm giving you the chance to take this awesome power for yourself!"

I go off in a mutter about his quirks work and how this is possible, but All Might stopped me with a yell. He then explained the origins of his quirk, and how he found me worthy to take it. I just have to agree to train with him.

"Alright, I accept! Yes!"

"No hesitation, just what I expected."

That day, I made a decision that would impact my life forever for the better. Well, for now, here I go!

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Uaithne POV

I was gently shaken awake by someone, yet the room itself was almost pitch black other than the ethereal blue glow of the small lantern the person was holding. I look up at them, still groggy. Lady Fiadh had a look of urgency on her face, sadness and the tiniest bit of fondness were present as well. From there, I immediately remembered our chat from yesterday morning, and knew what was happening. I got out of the bed and followed behind her as quietly as possible as to not wake up Lord Skáthach. I was lead into a room with different ingredients for basic spells, and tomes of the more complicated ones. I've never been allowed in this room for that reason, so this was all completely new to me. I had no time to marvel at it, though. We had to get this spell done, and I had to escape tonight.

Lady Fiadh got to work immediately, gathering the right tomes for the enchantment. I was just told to sit and wait until she was done. Easier said than done. I was super anxious about leaving, and I'm really surprised I was even able to stay put. After a few minutes, she beckoned me out the door leading to the back garden. Ah, I see. Moonlight is the key to this working. She formed a circle in the ground made of flowers and motioned for me to stand in it. As I did, she immediately began chanting the words of the spell under her breath. The flowers gave off a soft, blue glow in the moonlight that got slightly brighter as she got closer to completing the ritual. After a few minutes, she stopped chanting and picked one of the flowers from the circle, and placed it in some moon water in a small glass bottle. She handed it to me as soon as the glow enveloped the bottle, and told me to drink it. Surprisingly, it tasted very sweet. Once I finished, I noticed the flower itself wasn't there anymore.

The ritual was finally completed. Lady Fiadh was crying once again as she hugged me close.

"Be safe, Uaithne. Take this small pack. The contents will help you survive in the feywilds if you need them," She let me go and put her hands on my shoulders, "Now go. May the fates watch over you."

She turned her back to me and walked away, as graceful as ever. Once she was inside, I took off in a run towards the nearest faerie ring; the one in the middle of the village. It'll be a few days until I'll be able to reach it, but I need to move quickly. The feywilds are dangerous even if you know where you're going and what you're doing. I check inside the pack that Lady Fiadh gave me. Wow, she really thought of everything. There's enough food in there for about 3 days, and some healing herbs if I get hurt. At the bottom, she packed an iron knife. I hope she didn't get burned too badly by touching it!

"Thank you, Lady Fiadh," I said to myself. I'm sad that she'll be alone with him, but this is for the best. "Welp, here I go…"

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That's it for chapter three, I hope you enjoyed it! If you have any questions about anything happening here, please ask in the comments or just private message me. I'll do my best to respond and clear things up. Stay tuned for chapter four!