"You have everything?" All Might asked.
Izuku nodded.
"Are you sure you want me in your place? I'm just some random kid?"
"Not just random kid!" he said proudly, "You have a lot of people rooting for you!"
"All Might-
"No, no! Call me Toshinori or Toshi for short!"
Izuku gave him a weird smile before they exited the hospital room. The nurses smiled at them as they left but Izuku couldn't force one on his face. Leaving the hospital meant he had to accept this was his new reality. There was no going home to his home. Not anymore.
All Might was nice enough to have everything packed up and all his parents' stuff put in storage and Izuku's stuff delivered to his apartment. He had a three bedroom apartment and one room was completely empty already. He had filled the other room with his hero suits and such.
Izuku was quiet the whole ride to All Might's apartment. He had no thoughts or even comments to make on the way there. He was nervous. He was about to live with the greatest hero in the world and he had no idea how to feel about that. Would he be forced to be more professional?
The apartment was a lot bigger even with boxes in the hero's living room. Izuku noticed that the whole place was really normal looking. He almost expected to see a bunch of his own hero merchandise but there really wasn't any. All Might let go of his hero form, reverting back to his skinny, true self.
"Welcome home!"
Izuku couldn't help but smile. The man had a goofy grin on his face.
"Toshi, I don't know how to be a pro hero or even be around them."
The hero scratched his head, "Didn't you hang with your dad?"
"Well yea-
"Then there you go! Just be yourself. I'm not perfect or anything. I make jokes and mistakes like anyone else."
Izuku raised his eyebrows like he didn't believe him.
"Just wait and see! You got about three months before UA starts... You want to start in about two weeks for training? I think that would be enough time for you? What do you think?"
"Sure."
"Would you like me to help you unpack stuff?"
"If you want..."
I know he's trying to help but I feel weird. This is a lot to ask of someone who would always be so busy.
"Wow... What's all this?"
Izuku snapped out of his thoughts and saw what All Might was talking about. His face started to burn bright red.
"Oh um..."
"You have written books on all the heroes there is? You even have some for villains?"
All Might didn't look creeped out at all. He looked amazed as he flipped through the top book about the hero Hawks.
"I've been doing that since I was five. Mom helped me learn how to write and read really young. Since I didn't have many friends at that point, I started studying heroes and everything."
"Do you mind I read these? Maybe I can give you some pointers if you missed anything. I know it would be easy to since you don't know many of them personally but I can tell you some stuff."
A genuine smile appeared on Izuku's face for the first time in days.
"Alright! Thank you!"
The first few nights Izuku was having a hard time sleeping. He tossed and turned. Horrible nightmares popping and out but he couldn't remember too much of them. He was getting so tired, he had bags under his eyes. It was wearing him out and All Might was starting to notice after the third night.
"Are you ok?"
Izuku was dozing off, almost dropping his face into his cereal.
"Huh?"
"Have you been sleeping any?"
Izuku rubbed his eyes, feeling guilty.
"No... I keep having nightmares but I can't remember any of them. It makes it hard to sleep."
All Might nodded.
"I'm sorry young Midoriya."
"Call me Izuku..." he said with an awkward smile.
"I have to go to the store, Izuku. Do you need anything? You want to write a list? I gotta make a phone call."
The boy looked unsure.
"Don't worry! You can have whatever you want."
All Might walked outside onto his large balcony leaving Izuku alone. He looked at the fridge where Toshi's shopping list was. He had no idea what he wanted. Well, he knew what he wanted but there was no way that was going to happen. He got up and wrote a few things out.
Three Notebooks
Black Pens
Mac and Cheese
Caramel Coffee
Strawberry Ice Cream
Veggie Tray
Apple Juice
Chocolate
Peanut Butter
Izuku couldn't think of anything else. He felt so weird about the whole thing. Even though he was considered an adult, he had no social worker and yet he was living with All Might. He should really get a job to afford his own things. He didn't like bumming off of someone... Even if it was his own favorite hero.
"Sorry about that!" he said, "You'll get to meet Aizawa later today by the way!"
"Ok."
"Did you want anything?" he asked happily.
"Toshi, I think I might get a job... So you don't have to buy me stuff."
Toshinori looked shocked then a serious look overcame his face.
"Izuku. I took you in knowing you had very little money. Think of me as your uncle who you're staying with for the summer ok? You're like my family now and I would nothing more than to support you through you hero training! You're still young yet!"
"Is it because you pity me?"
Oh.
"No I don't."
Izuku's face softened.
"I see you have potential and I want to help raise the next greatest hero the world has ever seen! If all those people believed in you then I can too. I look forward to seeing what you can do. I have been looking for a successor for a while and I feel like you're the next one... if you want it."
Izuku smiled.
"Alright."
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This isn't easy. He's just... he's sad.
"So you took in some random kid?"
All Might jumped. Present Mic and Eraserhead stood there behind him. Present Mic was pushing the shopping cart with a big smile on his face.
"Yes! He's not so random. He is Flamethrower's kid."
Aizawa looked surprised.
"Really? I didn't even know he had a family."
"He kept it under wraps because of... previous villain attacks."
"Did he interact with villains by accident?" Hizashi asked.
"I guess... A friend or ex friend of Flamethrower found out about Izuku's ability to analyze people and their quirks to compile notebooks of information. He has a whole big box full of them. They're pretty well done and complete. He missed barely anything."
Aizawa made a face.
"That's dangerous."
"It is and that's why Flamethrower hid his son from the world. I asked him if he would like to go to UA and he said yes. So he's staying with me and I want to make sure he makes it there."
Present Mic scratched his head.
"Or are you afraid he would go try for revenge?"
All Might pursed his lips.
"He may even turn villain if given the chance," Eraserhead said, "It's happened more than once."
"I don't think any of that would happen."
The two stared at him.
"What's so special about him?"
"I have his folder in my car. I was intrigued because Flamethrower never talked about his life. Then when I met his son... The boy doesn't look like him. He looks like the mother all the way. He only think that connects them is the fact Flamethrower had freckles."
"That kid didn't get black hair or blue eyes?" Hizashi asked.
All Might shook his head.
"That's why I asked you over," he said looking at Aizawa. I know he would be good for your class."
The tired man raised an eyebrow.
"My Class?"
"I already talked to Nezu about it."
Aizawa groaned.
"I promise you he's worth the time."
"Better be."
"Well, I'll see you later tonight. If you want Hizashi, come join us."
Present Mic smiled, "I think I might!"
Aizawa walked off with his boyfriend walking behind him. All Might smiled and shook his head. The black haired man looked like he was tired of his shit already but he enjoyed the things All Might did sometimes... especially during school.
He returned his attention back to the list to see Izuku asked for pens and a few notebooks. No doubt the boy had an idea for more notebooks. All Might had read thirty of them in the last few days. Izuku really had an eye for detail... It was very scary and impressive. He even had a great art skill too.
I wonder if maybe I should get him a journal or something. I know some people going through therapy would right down their dreams or bad thoughts in a way to express it and get off their chest. Maybe that would suit him a lot better. He looks like the type to rather read and write than talk about it.
All Might grabbed a red, green and yellow notebook then grabbed a red hardback journal. He picked out a pack of good black pens then went to get everything else. He wasn't sure if Izuku would ok with the idea of writing his problems but it was worth a shot. He just hoped he would be ok.
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Izuku was watching TV then somehow he dozed off some. He was asleep when All Might got home.
"Izuku?"
The boy jumped up almost falling off the couch with smoke coming out of his mouth.
"I didn't mean to scare you!"
Izuku calmed down and smiled weakly.
"Did you need some help?"
"No, I have it all already. I'm sorry for interrupting your nap. I didn't think you were going to sleep at all."
The hero carried everything to the kitchen. Izuku walked in there curious to see what he got when All Might handed him a bag.
"I got you something."
Izuku tilted his head a little.
"Oh... you didn't have to do that."
"I know but I thought it might help you out. Look inside."
Izuku placed the bag on the table and saw the red book.
"Oh. Is it a story?It doesn't look like it has a title."
"No, it's a journal."
"Why would I need that for?" Izuku said looking confused.
"For your thoughts or nightmares. I know you've been having problems sleeping and thought this might ease your mind. I could always take you to see someone-
"NO!"
Toshi looked surprised.
"S-sorry. I just..."
"It's fine. I get it. I won't read it or anything if you write in it. I think those feelings are yours alone until you share them. It's confusing right now and everything so it would a great way to feel better."
"Thank you. I think I will give it a try."
"Oh! Your teacher will be over around seven for dinner. He may be bringing another one of your teachers. I know this may surprise you a little bit but they are dating."
Izuku blinked.
"Ok?"
"They're both guys... I um, know some people aren't comfortable with that and it isn't common knowledge but they hang around me a lot and you'll be with me. I just wanted you to know."
Izuku shrugged.
"It doesn't bother me any."
"Great!"
Izuku smiled some and went to the couch. He opened up the red book and the new pack of pens. He started writing feverishly making All Might grin.
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Izuku sat on the couch watching TV with his new green notebook sitting beside of him. It was titled Gang Orca #2. He went ahead and let Toshi read all ten pages he ended up writing out that day and the older man gave Izuku some bits and pieces to add in. It was actually a funny thing to watch the boy murmur over things and his muttering was quite hilarious to hear.
Knock
Knock
Knock
"Izuku, can you get that?" Toshi called.
"Yes!" he answered back.
He hopped right up and answered the door. Izuku's jaw dropped as he saw who was coming over for dinner. Of all the people in the world... It was Eraserhead and Present Mic! Coherent words were no longer able to form as his mind went blank from the excitement. Never in his life had he thought he would have either one as a teacher.
"Are you going to let us in or just stare at us?" Aizawa snapped.
"You're Eraserhead and Present Mic! I can't believe the two of you are dating!"
Aizawa's face turned bright red as Izuku stepped to the side.
"My name is Izuku Midoriya by the way. I'm sorry for staring..."
"My name is Hizashi Yamada. This is Shouta Aizawa."
"Hi there!"
Toshi poked his head into the living room.
"Hey guys! Dinner is ready."
The four of them sat together while the three adult heroes began eating. Eraserhead shot Izuku a weird look wondering why he wasn't eating. It might've looked unusual for some people but All Might had already gotten used to Izuku sitting there staring at his food. It wasn't that he didn't want to eat... It's more because of his quirk than anything.
"It's not poisonous," Eraserhead said giving him a look, "Or are you just rude?"
Izuku shot him the dirtiest look without meaning too.
"Sometimes he can't eat his food right away," All Might said.
"Is your quirk related to food?" Present Mic asked with a curious smile.
"It's fire breathing actually but I have to absorb heat through my hands. I have to be careful otherwise I'll end up breathing fire when I don't mean too," Izuku said, "I written my quirk down in a notebook of all the things I have to do and why for it. I can get it for you if you want."
"I thought you only did them on heroes and villains?" Toshi asked.
"Well, I wrote mine down to understand it better. To try new things out. I actually have six notebooks altogether. Dad could breathe fire and Mom could attract small things with her hands so I think it has something to do with that. I like learning new things about myself."
"I'm impressed! Did you write anything about me?" Hizashi asked.
"Of course! I have about three notebooks on you and two on you, Eraserhead."
"There's no way you have that much information about me."
Izuku smiled but it was a cocky smile that almost made Toshi choke on his green beans.
"I have seven on my Dad and eight on All Might. I have no problem getting them out and showing you what I know."
After a very quiet dinner, they sat in the living room. Izuku dug through his notebooks carefully, laying them out in each of their own pile. The villains had half of the notebooks the heroes did but it was still impressive nonetheless. Finally Izuku came to Present Mic and Eraserhead's books.
The two heroes took them and hell, were they detailed. Very, very detailed. Eraserhead apparently wasn't as slick as he thought as he read everything about himself. The boy looked like he was pretty proud of himself. It was almost annoying.
"You know these are dangerous?" Shouta stated almost like a question.
"That's why Dad didn't let me go to a better school. He knew how dangerous it was but I can't contain the information just in my head. It's my hobby since it helped me get through the stages of being considered quirkless. It was all I had and they let me do it."
"Did you want to run to the store from something for me?" All Might asked.
"Sure! Let me get my shoes on!"
Izuku grabbed his shoes and a very light jacket.
"Get some toilet paper and some bleach please. I forgot earlier at the store."
"Ok. I'll be right back!"
Izuku was out the door.
"I don't get it. He seems like a cocky brat," Aizawa said.
Toshi chuckled, "No he's not. He's just excited. That's the most I've seen him smile in a few days. I want to show you a few things."
Toshi played with his phone and pulled up a video. It was little blurry but the three of them could tell it was Izuku. The boy was in training against some poorly made robots with heavy power armor. He held out his arms from his body and was running. It looked a little odd at first until he stopped.
Izuku Midoriya took a big breath and exhaled. The amount of fire he expelled from his mouth was almost alarming. Anyone had seen video of Flamethrower saw how much fire he could produce and it was barely half of that. Another robot charged in at him and Izuku jumped into the air a few feet to dodge an attack then ran more with his hands out.
The way he moved was never wasted in any way. He breathed out a laser like stream of fire and it cut right through the robot chasing him before three more came after him. He took them down effortlessly like it was nothing. Aizawa nor Present Mic said anything as Toshi cleared off his phone screen when the video ended.
"He explained to me that he thought the reason he could produce more fire was because of his ability to pull heat into his hands and send it out. He said once when he thought he was going to be trampled in an exercise by those giant robots, he melted them to the ground with blue flames but that was the only time ever."
Toshi looked up to see the looks on his friends' faces.
"So you think he can be a hero?"
"Goddamn," Hizashi said, "Shouto Todoroki can produce that much fire but he has half of his body to throw it off... not just his mouth. That's ridiculous."
"I think he would fit in just fine," Shouta said.
"I'm back!" Izuku announced with the household things in his hands. The three men turned to look at him.
"What?" he asked seeing the looks on their faces.
"Welcome to UA, kid!" Present Mic said with his thumb up.
Izuku grinned.
Hi all me again, raimundo gardell. So a birdie told me that she will not be able to update tomorrow so I thought we would give you chapter 2 to tide you over till she returns hope you enjoy this and let us know what you think in ur Review
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