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Chapter 20

It was the night after the exam, Eri was sleeping on the bed, I was on my desk with the lamp light on, writing down ideas on how to help Eri achieve a normal life, but it was all coming to a halt when Overhaul came into the picture.

I needed to get rid of him, that monster had no place in this angel's life, I scratched my head and then got an idea, a plan to get rid of Overhaul before summer's end hopefully.

I scribbled down my plan and started to giggle maniacally. I knew that as a hero in training I was supposed to be the shining light of the next generation but right now… Overhaul was gonna get dunked on.

But this plan had so many flaws, something bad could happen, something horrible but I want to make sure that Eri could live a normal life without Overdouche looking for her.

Gritting my teeth, how can I make this work?

I looked up, why haven't I thought of it before, of course it was so simple.

"That's why I came to you, the one who has the secret of the universe in his back pocket, one of the smartest beings in all of Japan. I ask you this favour, not for my sake but for my baby sister." I sat across Nezu who stared at me blankly.

"I see why you came to me and why you think I can help with this plan, but to clarify, I do not have the secrets of the universe in my back pocket." I sweatdrop at this.

"Sir it was a-" "I have it in the left drawer of this desk! Right next to my plans of total world domination! It's quite interesting." There was silence for a long pause between us… I was scared that I was making a deal with the devil….

"So you want Toga to sneak into the Shie Hassaikai, steal evidence that can put them in jail so Eri can go to a normal school and make friends." Nezu leaned in.

"Yes." I nodded. "And what makes you think she will agree to this?"

"It's for Eri." I said simply.

"... I see your point." He took out his phone to call Midnight.

After 30 minutes, Himiko came in wearing her casual school girl uniform. "You called for me?" She sat next to me and smiled. "Oh hi Izu~"

"Toga, me and Nezu have an important mission for you." I interrupted her. Her gaze became hard. "Using me as a soldier against evil, I thought you weren't like that!"

"We're not, we want you to infiltrate the Shie Hassaikai and gather evidence of their crimes, enough to put them away." Nezu explained. "And why should I do that?"

"Toga, Eri is being targeted by them." I revealed, her eyes widened and she growled.

Toga met Eri during her lessons with Nezu and was completely in love with the girl.

"When do I start?" Nezu and I smirked, "We have a plan all set up, hopefully you can be finished before summer's end." Nezu explained.

"Let's get started." I grinned.

I was able to convince Nezu to keep it a secret, but I knew that the police won't just take the evidence unless it's from a reliable source.

I was back in the classroom with the rest of class A. Kirishima, Sato and Iida were upset because they failed the exam, "Don't worry guys, I don't think you're gonna be excluded from summer camp." I tried to assure them.

"Yes, it could be Mr. Aizawa's ruses." Momo interjected. "You two are correct." Aizawa walked in. "You won't be excluded from Summer camp, but you will be working extra hard to make up for the exam." He glared at the three.

"All in all, I'm proud that most of you were able to pass with good grades." Aizawa continued and brought out brochures for the summer camp. Passing them along Mr Aizawa started to walk to the door, "Enjoy your time before summer camp." Wait, that was it?

Mr. Aizawa left right after… wow he must've been tired. Everyone looked over the brochure and Toru stood up with a cheer. "OH! LET'S GO SHOPPING!"

"Yeah, we can get what we need before camp!" Kaminari got up as well.

"I'll pass, I need to go visit my mother." Todoroki excused himself.

"We can all meet up in the shopping mall at Kiyashi Ward!" Mina suggested.

I simply left thinking of a plan to avoid Shigaraki.

"But why can't I come with you?" Eri stomped her foot pouting, I was going through my closet trying to pick out something good to wear, I wanted to go on my own and keep her safe but… I couldn't say no to her when she got pouty.

"Eri, I really think that you should stay here." I tried to convince her but she sniffed, "Do… Do you not want to spend time with me?" She whimpered, Oh no… "N-no Eri." I walked over hugging her. "I love spending time with you." I assured her.

"You can come." I said after thinking about it for a few minutes. Eri looked at me and smiled with tears still in her eyes, I wiped them off. "Let's get you something to wear."

I had to keep Eri away from me, if Shigaraki got to me then she would be in danger.

We walked out of the train to the mall, should I catch Shigaraki, let him escape? This stuff wasn't easy...

"Big brother, you're muttering." Eri poked my head as she rode on my shoulders. "Sorry, are you excited to see everyone?" I asked with a smile. "Yeah!" Eri cheered.

I found the group waiting at the entrance. "Hey everyone!" I greeted and instantly felt the weight on my shoulders ease. "HI ERI!" Mina had the girl in her arms and cuddled her. "Big sister Mina is here!"

Toru ran up to the two. "No fair, I wanted to cuddle Eri!" She complained, "Hi everyone!" Eri greeted them happily. This girl was so bright, I was so happy I had her.

"Let's go inside." Iida exclaimed and we did, the mall was huge.

Everyone was chatting among themselves, I looked around, anxious about the encounter with Shigaraki… I felt a tap on my shoulder and looked to see Ochako looking at me concerned. "Are you okay Deku?" She asked. I gave a nod and smiled at her, "I'm fine, just thinking on what to get, maybe some bug spray?" I suggested, "Oh me too!" Ochako grinned back at me.

Eri ran up and pulled on my leg, I kneeled in front of her. "What's wrong?" I asked my little unicorn. "I wanna go on the rides." I looked up to see the train rides. "Oh well..." I hesitated. "I can take her." Tsu offered. "Are you sure?" I asked, receiving a nod. "My siblings are the same."

Maybe I should arrange a playdate with Tsu's siblings. "Okay, please watch over her." I didn't want Eri near me right now, I had to be careful. "Like a frog." She responded, making me chuckle.

I went with Ochako around the mall. Ochako spotted something and gasped running over. "Deku look!" She barely contained her squeal. I went over and felt my face heat up in embarrassment.

In one of the stores, were toy replicas of my mask and visor, even my shield.

"You have merchandise now!" Ochako grinned at me. "... I didn't ask for this." I mumbled and pulled her along. "No! I wanna get one!" Ochako pouted as I pulled her away. "NO!" I said with a blush.

I did feel flattered though...

As we walked around, I looked at Ochako. "Hey I need to go get some new shoes, I'll meet you at the place where they sell the spray." I told Ochako, who nodded. "Oh okay, see you there." I broke away from Ochako rushing to the place where Shigaraki was supposed to be.

I looked around for the dark hoodie but nothing… Was he not here? Was my meddling the cause?

I sighed and walked to find Ochako, where was she? I saw a familiar bob of brown hair and I walked closer before I froze at what I saw. Shigaraki had his hand around Ochako's neck.

I felt a spike of anger rise up as I walked towards them, how was I so careless!

Luckily I was behind them, I slowly walked up to them, using the bustling crowd to hide my presence.

"Don't struggle, I just want to talk." Shigaraki told Ochako. I then grabbed his hand pulling it off of Ochako's neck before he could react. "Then let's talk." I responded, I felt his hand grab my arm with his pinky lifted.

"Izuku Midoriya, I was looking for you." Shigaraki glared at me with his blood red eyes. Ochako looked pale and breathed heavily. I gave her a reassuring smile, "Go and find our friends, me and crusty here are gonna have a nice conversation." Ochako was about to protest. "Go, I'll be fine and don't cause a scene." I pressed, if she caused a panic, Shigaraki would act.

Ochako reluctantly walked backwards before rushing off. "Why do you lie to her, you know that you aren't gonna be fine." He asked, I gave him a glare. "Because I need to give her some hope." I replied.

"Hope, HA." Shigaraki scoffed. "You know, ever since I met you, you've been a pain in my ass." He gripped my arm tighter, his pinky still up.

"Apologies, I just don't want others to get hurt." I snarked. "Well, while we're talking, why don't you answer me something." We stood in the center of the crowd, I needed to get him to a more secluded area… but he probably won't allow that.

"Ask away."

"Why is it that people are listening to you and Stain?" He asked, "Stain is destroying what he hates and people rally behind his cause, and you, a student, make a big speech and others rally to your cause." He narrowed his eyes. Man he was ugly…

"When I destroy stuff I like, no one notices, when I talk, no one listens. What separates us?" He asked.

I looked him in the eyes. I couldn't lie and throw him off, I was at his mercy. "What's your goal?" I asked. "My goal is to destroy." He responded. "Yeah, but why." I asked.

Shigaraki gritted his teeth. "Why?" He closed his eyes and gritted his teeth harder. "Because…" He tried to speak, "Because you just want to, because what you hate is childish things, Stain wanted to kill heroes because he thought they were fakes, he had conviction to see his ideals through to the end."

"People listen to me because I spoke the truth and I showed how much they weighed, I showed them that I was worth listening to." I glared. "You… You're a child, Hosu wasn't planned, was it, it was a temper tantrum, a baby crying for attention." I felt his grip tighten.

"You have no goal, no reason to hate something, you just do." I couldn't stop myself, I watched Shigaraki clench his eyes shut, his breathing became heavier.

His eyes suddenly widened and he grinned… what? "I see it now… You're right… I've been going about it all wrong." He looked at me, I could see the realization in his maniacal eyes. "It's because of All Might, you two admire him, you take after him, it's all his doing." His conviction was forming. "I just have to get rid of him and society will crumble… but first, let me get rid of a rising star." He then let his pinky down.

Ochako ran as fast as she could, she called the police after she got out of eyesight with Shigaraki and Deku, oh please be okay..

She found her Iida with Momo, Kaminari, Tsu, Eri and Camie!

"GUYS!" She ran up to them, panting. "Uraraka what's wrong?" Iida asked. "I met Shigaraki!" She told them.

"He's here?!" Camie asked, shocked. "Wait then how did you?" Kaminari looked confused. "Deku found us and he's occupying him! I called the police but we need to help!" Ochako responded in a panic.

"Midoriya is with the villain?!" Momo asked, her face morphed into one of horror and worry.

"Izuku?" Eri looked scared and squirmed in Tsu's arms. "Is he okay?" She asked, tearing up. "Asui, stay here with Camie, Kaminari with me, Uraraka, lead the way!" Momo ordered and Eri struggled, "I want to come!" Eri cried but they left.

"I need to see him!" Eri begged Tsu, who looked torn, "Kero... okay… but we need to keep our distance." Tsu looked at Kaminari who nodded. "Let's follow." The three ran after their friends,

I gritted my teeth as my wrist was disintegrating under Shigaraki's touch.

"You could let me go and I'll stop." The villain gripped tighter, making me grunt. "I'm not gonna let you hurt others." I told him. "Well how noble."

"DEKU!" Ochako's scream tore through the crowd. "Ugh.. Fine, be a hero." I lost feeling in my hand, making me let go and Shigaraki walked away, blending into the crowd. "Farewell… Izuku Midoriya." The crowd finally realised that something was going on and was panicking. I fell to my knees holding my arm, I shook and breathed heavily.

Looking at my wrist, I saw it disintegrating, I could feel bile rising up my throat. The pain from me breaking my arm was way different from this, this was slow… very painful.

My ears were ringing, I felt someone grab my shoulder, I lifted my gaze to see Ochako looking at me with a look of guilt and was speaking to me, what was she saying?

I looked at Iida and Momo, Iida looked shocked and Momo looked horrified, close to tears with her hand covering her mouth.

"Are… you guys okay?" I asked, Ochako blinked and held my normal hand. "Are WE okay?!" She asked in disbelief. "You need to get to a hospital now, Recovery girl can help with this!" She looked at Iida, "Where are the police?!" She demanded.

"IZUKU!" I looked behind them to see Eri crying and reaching out to me, her horn sparkling. Oh no…

"Tsu! Let her go!" I tried to stand. Tsu didn't respond as she stared at my hand. I don't have time for this. I ran over and pulled Eri from Tsu's arm. I needed to hide. I didn't know who's watching. I ran with Eri in my arms, ignoring the cries from my friends.

I was able to find an empty hall, I held Eri as her quirk activated. "Eri, it's gonna be okay." I held her close, "But, your hand." She tearfully looked at it and gasped as it started to heal, or more accurately, rewind. "Nonononononononono." Eri tried to push me away. "I don't want you to disappear!" She begged.

I shook my head, "You won't make me disappear." I assured her. I could feel my wrist again, I looked down and saw that it had been rewound back to normal.

"See, you healed me." I showed it to her. "You saved me, now please, you need to turn off your quirk." I pleaded.

Her face scrunched up. "I can't." I held her tighter. "You can, imagine a box, that box is your quirk, there's a switch, it's on, you need to switch it off." I could feel my body becoming cold. I activated OFA to 50% and moved my leg slightly, it cracked and healed.

Eri closed her eyes imagining what I told her, her horn stopped sparkling and she fell limp in my arms, I turned off OFA and cuddled her. Eri was starting to heat up, I looked to see her asleep.

My friends arrived just minutes after. "Deku are you okay?" Ochako kneeled next to me, "Midoriya, your wrist." Iida looked at my healed wrist in surprise.

I looked at Ochako and then the rest of my friends. "I'll explain another time, just know that you can't tell anyone about Eri's quirk." I told them with authority in my voice.

They all agreed and I got up holding Eri close. "I need to make a call." I sighed, Nezu needed to know as well as All Might.

I was sitting in a lounge with Eri sleeping on my lap, she was exhausted after using her quirk after so long.

I already gave my statement on Shigaraki but I left out the part about him nearly decaying my hand.

Tsukauchi came in with All Might, in his skinny form and Nezu in tow. "Young Midoriya, it's good to see you okay." All Might smiled at me, I gave him a shaky smile. "Yeah, thanks to Eri." I looked at Nezu, "Her quirk activated." I said.

"Really?" Nezu looked at the girl on my lap with an interested look in his eyes. "And what exactly is her quirk?" He asked. "The power to rewind people and objects I think." I responded. "When I was talking to Shigaraki, he held onto my wrist for a while. I tried to hold him until the heroes arrived but he escaped." I explained.

"When Eri saw me, she was distressed and her quirk activated. I was worried and held onto her, she was able to revert my wrist to the moment before it started to decay."

"The power to rewind? The possibilities of weaponizing that could be why the Yakuza are after her." Tsukauchi pondered, writing the info down on his notepad.

"I want to keep this off the record… I don't want her power to be abused." I looked at my baby sister in worry."

All Might nodded. "I understand, but she needs to train her quirk." I looked at my mentor. "I agree, but I don't want anyone treating her like a special case, I want her to be able to have a life."

"Midoriya, with a power like hers, she needs to be monitored." Nezu told me and I glared hard at him. Tsukauchi flinched as my eyes glowed bright green. "I don't want her to be watched constantly just because of her power, once she learns to control it, I want her to be able to go to school and live a life." I held onto Eri protectively.

Nezu and All Might didn't flinch, All Might simply stared at me as Nezu hummed. "I believe that is reasonable." He put his hands together. "She can learn over the summer and she will be able to live a normal life." Nezu offered. "I can live with that." I agreed, thankfully Nezu and I had a special friendship.

After that, mom picked us up and Tsukauchi gave us a lift home.

I stared at my wrist and frowned, I won't stop shaking. I held it and took deep breaths.

I couldn't let something like this get to me. I had things to do and plans to make.

Eri sat on her big brother's bed, big brother was out talking to mommy, Eri rubbed her horn and winced, remembering all the times her quirk got her into trouble.

But that changed when she met her big brother who saved her.

He took her into his kind and loving arms, gave her a place to stay and a new family, she couldn't remember her old one and honestly she didn't want to...

After big brother took her in, she started to learn from Mr. Nezu, who taught her a lot of stuff. It was boring at first but big brother said it was important to learn.

Then she watched him in a festival. There were lots of people, they were so loud and she felt so small…

But she watched as her big brother won the festival, like he promised her, he never broke a promise.

The biggest promise was when he said he would protect her, he even showed her his sparkles, they were pretty.

Big brother kept her safe and she found a reason to smile, her smile made him smile and she loved it when he smiled, he would also hold her and she loved being held, he was warm and kind.

She hated it when he went away… but he told her that he had to go to school to learn if he wanted to be a hero.

What was a hero… She remembered asking her big brother this, "Well a hero is someone who saves and protects people, like when I saved you." He told her with his warm smile.

Someone who saves people, like how he saved her.

Big brother left for a week after that, she missed him a lot… Then she saw him on TV, he was fighting a bad guy! He started to talk and Eri couldn't help but admire how he saved his friend from the villain, he looked so powerful and invincible.

She wanted to be like that.

Then today happened, her big brother was hurt by a villain, he wasn't invincible, she didn't want to lose him!

She hated her quirk, it hurt people… or so she thought…

Big brother took her into his kind arms, her quirk was on, the damage went away, he helped her turn her quirk off. She trusted him and when he said that her quirk saved him, she believed him.

She got off the bed and went through the shopping bag that sat on the floor. She took out a toy replica of her big brother's mask and visor that Tsu bought for her.

Eri put it on, she felt strong, like her big brother. "A hero saves others." She whispered and made her decision.

She wanted to be a hero just like her Big Brother.

"So I talked to my dad." I listened to Melissa over the phone, I was in my room with Mom doing Eri's hair in the other room.

"He's inviting you to I-Island for the expo and to check out the booster I told him about." Melissa sounded excited. "That's great… Wait, I have tickets to go there already…" I said, remembering in the original timeline when Bakugo won, he was able to go.

"Oh, because of winning the sports festival!" Melissa realized also. "Ah, I think I can hand them to one of my friends, give them a chance to see." I would give them to Bakugo, just as a gift.

"Well, I think you made someone's day, I know I did when I invited Mei to come with me." Melissa sighed in annoyance. "Oh she must be jumping off the walls." I chuckled. "She was…"

"Anyway, you, me, uncle Might and Mei will be taking the same plane." She explained. "Oh… wait, how will he hide?" I asked.

"He'll stay in the cockpit, the plane works on auto pilot mostly, so I could just say that Uncle Might is flying." Melissa laughed, I did too imagining All Might in a captain's outfit talking to passengers over the intercom.

"Okay, thanks Melissa, just text me the information and I'll be there." I said. "Will do, bye." She hung up and I looked out my window smiling.

I made it through two seasons.

Things were gonna get serious from here on out.