the sound of rain falling could be heard...
Gracing the earth in a peaceful dance...
no violent wind would break this serenity...
only one thing shall.…
…..?
it's so dark I can't see anything here…w-wait….!!!! t-this isn't the guest room?!! WHERE AM I???
all around nothing but a black abyss surrounds me, I'm starting to freak out! W-Where am I??
Grrrrrr...
Huh?? w-what was that?? w-wait ...it's the same sound from before!!
I glanced around swiftly, a flash of light caught my attention…
...they say if you gaze into the abyss,the abyss gazes also into you...they were right...a pair of pale yellow eyes are glaring at me.
Before I could react, I woke up frightened and gasping for a breath...my whole body was trembling.
" w-what the hell was that ? " a terrible nightmare...maybe...or an hint for something else ?...I really hope it's the former…
" *sigh* I really need a cup of water...maybe eating a lot of salty Takoyaki wasn't a great idea... "
after returning from the kitchen, I couldn't fall asleep immediately but the sound of rain hitting the glass of the windows was like a lullaby…
but I still feel like an insomniac...
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.
"I need to answer the call of nature..." heading towards the bathroom I couldn't shake the feeling that someone...or something is stalking me...but whenever I turn around I find nothing...only the lightened hallway...
ffffffff--* "Nice, now I feel bett--!" ????!!!!
"W-WHAT THE *Blinks* ??" huh ? it returned to normal ? or was it just a trick played by my mind...my eye...it's iris wasn't brown...it was a sick bright yellow...and my pupil...slit-shaped like a cat's...
"hmm*Blinks*Blinks*hmm?*Blinks*Blinks*hmmm?? no change ??? that's strange, am I going crazy ? *sigh*" nightmares and high blood pressure are to blame...or probably a past's traumatic event...
now lying on the sofa...too tired but still unable sleep...the rhythmic ticking continued like a symphony played by a violin...luring me into a much needed sleep...
...
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" Maruchi... "
" *aeh*..."
" Maruchi…! "
" *aeeh* ! "
" MARUCHI !!! "
" Y-Y-YES !!! " is my heart still working ?? *tu-tump, whew
" I-I'M S-SORRY !, I didn't mean to spook you..." Midoriya apologized upon seeing my frightened visage.
" i-it's okay really...I just had a rough night..." I assured him.
" wasn't the sofa comfortable enough ? I'm sorry we don't have any extra rooms...it was the best we could afford for now " Midoriya apologized again.
" hey ! stop apologizing for once you're doing more than enough for my sake, I'm the one who should be doing that for the troubles I'm causing you two..." it's the first day and I can feel my burden suffocating me...
" Don't be silly! this is your home now " Mrs.Midoriya entered the living room with a tray of...rice, miso soup and ohitashi (boiled vegetables) and a grilled fish...with a cheering smile on the top.
Sniff* how pure can she get ?
" enjoy the meal ! "
" what about you two ? "
" we already ate" Midoriya answered.
"I see..."
...
" what's wrong it's gonna get cold soon...you don't like vegetables ?" Mrs.Midoriya said .
" ehhh...well most of the night I did rest like a sloth..."
" most of the night ? "Mrs.Midoriya was starting to get concerned, I'm sure our sofa is mites free.
" well...yeah...my catnap was interrupted by this weird nightmare... "
" nightmare ? Oww you poor kid " okay I may be in a pathetic situation but I can't stand these sympathetic looks .
" i-it's probably just the result from stress and anxiety ? remember you weren't in a great condition yesterday, right Izuku ? " Mrs.Midoriya said encouragingly.
right! right ! it's just...a mere bad dream...n-nothing to worry about...
" yeah maybe...or...it could have a lead to your obscured past...what exactly did you saw in this dream ? "
" ummm..." *sigh* should I tell them ? there's nothing that can be labeled as important in it...but those eyes...and what I saw in the bathroom's mirror...NO !!...if it was a blurry figure or something of the sort I should point it out...this isn't the case, I don't wanna cause them more troubles than I already did...so
" Nothing out of ordinary just a scary place surrounded by pitch black darkness"
" did you see something else other than the darkness ?" come on bro give me a break will ya ?
"ehh...well there was something else...if I recall correctly it was...ehhh" how do I make it sounds believable without causing a lot of concern ???
" palish yellow eyes!! yes I saw palish yellow eyes!!"
" W-what ??"
" that sounds scary !"
" and...a growl...like that of a canine..."
" wait...canine ?...did you saw a dog-like beast ? "
" not sure it was hazy like a mist and I woke up frightened before I could take another glimpse"
" I see, I think it's just a K9-related dream " seems like my half-baked lie was edible, well it's not like I lied but I didn't correct him too.
"K9 ? i-i-is that an h-h-horror movie ? " Mrs.Midoriya said.
" n-no it's not ! it's just the code name for police dogs"
" oh ! I understand now ! your mind just replayed the scenes in the station ! and the darkness is probably due to the cloudy weather !" whew, I feel relived.
" I guess so..."
" well since that's settled...enjoy your meal !"
" ops ! I almost forgot it *Munch*Munch* "
" it's 7:30 A.M, see you later !"
" bye ! "
before Izuku could reach the door knob.
Bing* *Bong*
" huh ? Oh ! h-hello Tsukauchi-san !"
" good morning Midoriya-kun, is your mother and Maruchi-kun awake ? "
" Oh ! good morning Tsukauchi-san, I didn't expect you to visit us too early "
" g-gotta go bye!! " Midoriya sure is in a hurry...huh ?
" I'm sorry if I interrupted you, but I have a busy schedule to keep on track"
" n-no you didn't interrupt anything, please take a seat"
" thank you...is Maruchi-san awake ? "
" y-yes he is...should I call him ? he's having breakfast right now "
" there's no need to rush him, besides, we have some things to discuss "
" huh ? "
" remember what you agreed upon ? "
" yes to supervise him while he recover his memories or until his guardians show up "
" correct, unfortunately we haven't received any reports about missing children which means we have to carry on this plan until we can do otherwise"
" I understand...if I recall correctly he needs an ID as soon as possible, right ?"
" yeah, this is the reason why I visited today "
" why troubling yourself ? you could just asked me instead"
" I know, but some required documents needs a special authorization to get legally"
" huh ? good morning Mr.Tsukauchi !!" I was hearing some noises from the living room. so it was you !
" good morning Maruchi-kun "
" Ohayo!"
" May I ask what are the required documents ?"
" required documents ? is it for the my ID certificate ?! "
" yes, and to answer your question Mrs.Midoriya we need residence certificate, birth certificate, a fingerprint scan , recent personal photo, an authorization to prove you're a special case, and a quirk test certificate"
that's a long list...wait a minute ?
" a quirk test you say ? "
" yes,we can obtain it from a local clinic or a hospital. knowing what quirk you have is necessary for all sorts of paperwork these days"
I really don't like paperwork.
" and the other things ?"
" the photo and fingerprint scan are self-explanatory and I already made you a residence certificate thanks to Mrs.Midoriya's cooperation, however to fake the birth one legally we need a medical certificate indicating that you really are suffering from some type of amnesia or an equivalent to it "
...forget disliking, I really hate paperwork.
" *Sigh* Ok I will be ready in 5 mins "
" can I accompany you two ? "
" yes absolutely we need you to sign some papers"
--in the hospital--
"I see…well, young man you have dissociative amnesia," said the neurologist.
"Dissociative amnesia?? "me and Mrs.Midoriya were confused by this term while Mr.Tsukauchi put a hand on his chin in deep thought.
"Yes, it is a type of temporary amnesia characterized by a loss of episodic memory. An episode of retrograde memory loss can last for hours, days or even years. During the memory loss episodes, patients are unable to remember their personal information. recent memories and distant are lost.I suggest resting and waiting for your memories to eventually come back" says the neurologist.
" what are the causes of this type ?" Mr.Tsukauchi said.
" overwhelming stress, which may be caused by traumatic events such as war, abuse, accidents or disasters."
" not a result of head injuries ?"
" no that would be a retrograde amnesia which is not the case here, if it was the MRI scan would have shown a damaged area in or near the hippocampus "
hippo campus ?
" there is a university for hippos ?!!!"
" hahaha!, no he meant the brain structure responsible for the memory "
" oh...I see..." I looked away my cheeks burning red from embarrassment.
an amnesia caused by a traumatic event...huh ? war and disasters are out of question, abuse ? could his parents be the cause of it ? not unlikely but still they were no physical injuries when I first saw him also that doesn't explain why he was lying unconscious on the ground...which means this was the cause of an accident of some sort !
" would attending school or doing certain activities harm his recovery process? " Mr.Midoriya said.
" No in fact that might help him recover faster, especially the activities that he feel a strong connection with, thankfully it's seems he had some form of education level equal that of a Middle school " the neurologist answered.
that knowledge test was a piece of cake I mean who can't solve simple math equations or write a formal essay. and that intelligence quiz was a tricky but not impossibly hard.
after filling the medical certificate and stamping it, we headed towards the quirks wing.
--in the quirks doctor's room--
" hmm... " the doctor gazed analytically at the screen of the X-rays scan that shows the left feet structure bone.
" so...what do you think doctor?... " Mrs.Midoriya said worried about the result.
I already know what's he's going to say...as much as this will help him more in finding a suitable guardian in case his parents didn't show up...it sill saddens me to hear it...
Mr.Tsukauchi taught while gazing at the ground.
"This is isn't a light thing to say, but I'm sorry miss...this young man doesn't have a quirk...he has a two joints bone structure a common feature among those without abilities " the doctor said to us with a sympathy look .
W-WHAT ? N-NO!! not again, first Izuku now Maruchi! this...just can't be happening...*sniff* not again...*sniff*
" this is just..." Mrs.Midoriya was on the verge of tears, I don't understand sure having an...what was it again ?...oh yes ! a quirk...would be cool but it's not the end of the world if I don't have any powers...right ?
" umm...should I be worried about this? " I asked Mr.Tsukauchi who answered me with a weird look, the other adults gasped in surprise.
" *gasp* what do you mean young man? Don't you want to become a hero too ? The majority of kids these days dream of being one "
" to be honest doc...I didn't think about this, maybe I will give it a try? "my only concern right now is recovering my memories so I can stop being a troublesome burden on others.
" D-don't worry, I'm sure you will find something that struck your interest " Mrs.Midoriya gently encouraged me, I smiled in response. why do I feel...upset ?...
" doctor I need you to fill and sign this file " Mr.Tsukauchi said.
" a quirk registration certificate ? hmm, may I know for what purpose ? I can't just sign away at any application without a valid authorization."
Mr.Tsukauchi handed him a stamped paper.
" this is...in this case..."
...
now all that's left is summing everything up.
--in the police station--
" and we're done !"
"is this all ? no more stamping or...extra documents?"
" no your fake ID will takes a week before it's ready"
whew, I though this wasn't going to end.
" o-okay...what do I do in that time ?"
" you can hang out with Izuku or shopping with me ! "
a shiver went down my spine on THAT last suggestion.
" I think hanging out with Izuk--...I-I mean Midoriya!"
" huh ? I'm sure he wouldn't mind being called by his first name after all you two don't look like strangers to each other more like brothers!"
" a-are you sure Mrs.Midoriya ? it's sounds rude for me"
" I'm sure, you can call me auntie instead of Mrs.Midoriya"
" th-thanks Mr--...I mean auntie, what I'm trying to say is being around someone my age might be better than staying still in one place"
" Oh! I see, well if we're done here can we go Mrs.Tsukauchi ?"
"...may I have some privacy with Maruchi ? "
" eh ? y-yes sure I will wait outside "
" what is it Mr.Tsukauchi ?"
" I didn't want to bring it up until now...you had a traumatic flashback in some form or another am I correct ?"
" eh ! how did you--"
" body language"
how much should I tell him ?...maybe...NO ! you did enough for me Mr.Tsukauchi I can't bother you with some mere hallucinations.
" *sigh* I just had a little unnerving nightmare last night that's all"
" can recall any details ?"
" yeah a few well..."
after I finished reciting my story he put his hands on his chin in thinking gesture...then gazed at me with a serious look.
" Maruchi...I appreciate if you spill it all"
" huh ? but I already--"
" told me just what you wanted to tell me not the full story"
"..."
" listen any info can be crucial no matter how absurd it looks"
" *SIGH* fine ! I didn't want to tell the aunty and Izuku because they are worrywarts and they already done enough...I...I just don't know what's going on...after drinking some water and returning to the living room I couldn't sleep and I had the feeling as if something is watching me from somewhere...no matter where I look I see nothing abnormal...then I had to answer the call of nature...when I washed my hands and"
a shiver took over my body as I recalled that disturbing glowing eye still engraved in my memory.
" take a deep breath"
" *inhale*exhale* w-when looked at the mirror my left eye was...glowing with a sick palish yellow light...my pupil was slit-shaped like a cat...or a lizard..."
the same thing he saw in the nightmare...
" when I blinked my eye returned to normal...so I though it was just my tired mind playing tricks...but I honestly doubt it"
the only rational explanation is this is a thread to what caused you the loss of your memory...yellow cat-like eyes huh ?...I need to investigate, but first...
" it's okay Maruchi, no matter how scary or dangerous this thing that's stalking you in your dreams the pro heroes and me will surely protect you ! "
hot...wet tears started streaming down my face...*sniff*...I hugged him subconsciously...*sniff* he stiffened a bit in response to the sudden motion...but relaxed not long after embracing me in a fatherly and comforting hug...
" it's okay, you will be find...I promise"
" thank you...for everything" letting go I wiped my eyes...
" if you experienced anything out of the ordinary report to me as soon as possible no matter how insignificant it looks or absurd, got it ?"
" yes sir !"
" good, you're now dismissed soldier !"
" *Snickers* see ya Commander Tsukauchi !!"
door over sound*
I can't help but smile at the young boy antics...but my smile soon faded...just what type of monstrosity can traumatize a child to this degree...unforgivable !
" finished all the paperwork ? "
" yeah, were to go now ?"
" hmmm I need to buy some groceries so...let's go to the mall shall we ? "
"...wonderful..." NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
--3 hours later--
" tadaima !..." Midoriya was looking exhausted...I feel sorry for you bro.
" Welcome home Izuku !" his surprised face was comical. *Snickers*
" e-eh t-thanks Maruchi."
" sorry...I'm being rude aren't I ?"
" N-N-NO not at all, it's just unexpected...by the way where's Mom ?"
" in the kitchen preparing tea, so how was your day ? "
" it was great we studied English, history, math and PE"
ohhh so that's why he looks so tired.
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" ahhh ! this green tea is quit refreshing...and the flavor is quite strong too!"
" it's called Shincha the most popular in all of Japan"
" but not as popular as All Might, right Izuku ?"
" O-O-of course not !!!"
" by the way Izuku how was school ? "
" just the normal routine, what about you two did you finished the identification application ? "
" yes, we did it wasn't that fun but no Mr.Tsukauchi can make me an ID...which means we will attend school together isn't that exiting ?!!"
" y-yeah i-it is..."
" that would be wonderful, you two look like just brothers ! ...despite the hair color difference"
" but if we are brothers ? who is the younger and who's the older ? "
" umm, I honestly can't tell. you two looks the same age"
" h-how about we decide by date of birth"
" but, Izuku I don't know my real date of birth"
" we can go with the fake one "
" wouldn't that be inaccurate ?"
" we don't have any other options "
" hmm, well my fake date of birth is the 24 of March 2000 "
" then that makes you the older brother since Izuku birthday is in the 15 of July 2001 "
why do I feel like an old man ?
" well fear nothing ototo your oniisan will protect you from at all costs !!"
" uh ? th-thank you, Maruchi"
" *Ahem*"
" I-I mean Onii-san!"
" that's better!"
...
" hahahahahaha!!" we all laughed at our stupid interaction...even if it's just a small one...I really appreciate this act of hospitality.
--later before dinner--
watching the news is so boring...can't we go for cartoons instead...
"*scribbling* hydrokinesis despite being a powerful quirk it rely heavily on nearby water supplies and also their is a limit to the size of water that the user can control, this will work better in cases of fire accidents rescues but their the risk of..."
Midoriya mumbling was a bit...annoying...but I can't blame him whenever he see an interesting quirk he begins scribbling continuously without breaking a sweet...
...
" *sigh* there's no dull moment when you're a hero, don't you think ?"
" huh ? did you say something ?" ok I will add hyper-focus into the list.
" I think being a hero is really interesting "
" yes it is !...umm...can I ask you a question if you don't mind ? " he smiled at me but the look in his eyes told me that he wanted to go back to scribbling...
" eh ? a question ? sure ask whatever you want"
" what's your quirk ?"
" wha--"
" if I recall correctly, many official documents require a quirk certificate...which means you know your ability now right ?"
" ehh...well...I..."
" i-if you don't feel like telling me it's okay !! I just wanted to add it to my book"
" nah bro it's okay...I'm quirkless "
" What…..?You too…." Midoriya said shocked.
" eh, Izuku, are you alright? You don't look very good " Maruchi said.
" I'm sorry...I shouldn't have asked you... " Midoriya said guilty.
" what are you saying? It's not the end of the world " Maruchi told him.
" but... " Midoriya said.
" I know it's really awesome to have a quirk...but, remember what I have said before? " Maruchi said while smiling.
" Ummm…!!!...What makes a person a hero, is his heart not his power! " Midoriya eyes braitened up when he remembered.
" that's right..." Maruchi continued.
Before they could continue his mother cut their conversation short.
" diner is ready, it's your favorites!, Pork soup and Takoyaki " said Mrs.Midoriya
" thanks Mom/Aunty !! " they said in unison.
After a delicious meal, we went to sleep.
I was in my bed gazing at the ceiling…
" so...I'm quirkless huh? Meh, this doesn't bother me, I'm not trying to become a hero like Izuku...what is important is having the heart of a hero...but...why do I fell like a failure? Is this the influence of others reactions?...*sigh* "
