days passed slowly after that, no special event, no traumatic nightmares, no interesting news.
all Maruchi could do was staying in the apartment or hang out when Izuku got time and Mrs.Midoriya was around, they treated him like a brother and a son, he couldn't be more grateful, Izuku was showing him all kinds of pro heroes whenever he got the chance...but there was one video in particular that he wanted him to see...
" this is an old video...but I think it's the coolest one I ever watched" Izuku enthusiastically said.
" what is it about ?" coolest huh ? I can only think of one thing since he's Izuku favorite...but, come to think of it I didn't see him in action yet.
" see for yourself."
debris...fire...smoke...injured people...what's cool abou--
"Hahahaha! it's fine now. why ? because I'm here !!!" a muscular man clad in a hero suit said while carrying a bunch of unconscious people. he's smiling ?!...
" I have to admit he's cool!"
" I know right, this video and many more are the reason for why I admire All Might so Much!" I see so this is All Might...the number one hero...saving people while keeping a smile on your face huh ?
" through an act of courage a man can become a hero "
" Hmm! he's so courageous. they are many dangerous villains behind bars thanks to his acts !" hmm I guess a true hero is someone who can bring hope in the most desperate times, even through a simple smile. I can't help but genuinely smile...no wonder you admire him Izuku...he's a true hero.
" I won't lie I think your admiration has started to rub on me, can you tell more about All Might and all other cool heroes ? "
" h-huh ? w-what ?? y-you want to learn about All Might and the other top heroes ? "
" yeah that's sounds fun" besides I have nothing else to do.
"well in that case !!" and so Izuku fan mode was activated and I immediately regretted my life decisions.
Ding*Dong*
A SURVIVAL CHANCE !!!
" I-Izuku I will go see who is it !!" before you can tell me about Best Jeanist's favorite tailor.
...
" Oh! good morning shonen, is this Midoriya's apartment ? " a mailman ?...probably here to deliver bills...
" yes it is, can I help you ?"
" well yeah these are 2 mails for Mrs.Midoriya and 1 for Mr...Maruchi ?"
" huh ? there's one for me ?" strange I don't know anyone besides Aunty and Izuku...who coul--...Oh ! right !
...
" it's from Mr.Tsukauchi..."
" I think it's about the ID"
" have a good day" the mailman said.
" thank you sir!"
" these are for aunty."
" electricity and water bills I assume, but what about your letter ?"
" well let's open it and see...huh ? this is...oh! it is !"
square shaped card with purple haired boy picture on the side and MIDORIYA MARUCHI in big letters, yup it is my ID...huh ? but what's this...
" a hand-written letter ?
Dear Maruchi-kun.
I hope you're doing well, unfortunately I have important work on another city so I couldn't deliver your ID personally nor I can be available for a uncertain amount of time, but don't worry the research are still ongoing, no positive results so far but we're not going to give up.
in the main time I hope the application to your new school goes smoothly, Mrs.Midoriya will accompany you and all the necessary documents are in your hands so there's no need to worry about anything. two last thing to keep in mind, first do not tell anyone about your situation as rumors could spread out and might reach whoever or whatever might have traumatized you, second do not tell anybody in your school that you're quirkless just pretend that you're following the strict law that forbid using it.
Best regards. Tsukauchi Naomasa. "
" did he mention anything about the date to apply ? "
" no he didn't but the sooner the better, today is Sunday so I think going tomorrow will be ideal. that if Aunty is ok with it"
" I'm sure she won't refuse"
" but there's something or actually two things bothering me about this letter."
" huh ? what's do you mean ?"
" well first why did he said "whoever or whatever might have traumatized you" ? "
" umm, if what you told me is right then I think he's referring to the traumatic event that caused your amnesia, I guess he's trying to say that someone was the cause of it "
" I see...what about "do not tell anybody in your school that you're quirkless " ? "
" uh ?"
--flashback--
"unlike certain people I'm not wasting my time on fruitless efforts and hopeless dreams"
--end of flashback--
"Izuku...are you alright ?"
" h-huh? y-yes I'm alright !...us quirkless people are a minority in the world so...there are some forms of discrimination toward us...I think he's hinting at bullying."
" I understand, *sigh* this is a drug."
--the next day--
Mrs.Midoriya and Maruchi went to the school taking their time to collect all necessary documents and verifying that all is checked, while Midoriya had to go earlier making the purple head a little sad that he couldn't tag along with them...
--in the school--
" I see...normally our establishment has some strict laws, we can't accept transfers after a month of the school year beginning but because your an exceptional case, it's authorized " said the director seriously.
" Th-thanks Mister!! " so Mr.Tsukauchi already informed the director of this school huh ? I'm not surprised because he can act as a supervisor while I'm under the roof of this building or in proximity.
" in addition to that you have an impressive IQ score of above 130, simply magnificent. The others are also promising...with the exception of…you're...quirkless? " the director said a little disappointed by this fact.
" yes, I'm quirkless... " ...ok...this quirkless thing is starting to bug me...why does he look at me with sympathy ?
" okay, young man hear me well...the global population consist of 80% with quirks and a minority of 20% without because of this there are some forms of discrimination in our society...like bullying for example...unfortunately, there's no law that forbid this phenomena, in other words I have nothing to do for you on that part " said the director honestly.
Oh! I understand now !
" thanks mister, I will try to avoid as much conflicts as possible " yeah I don't want to cause any more troubles that I already have done.
" one last thing before you go!...your special situation must be kept as secret as possible, there's no telling why you were left unconscious in that road, but we can't risk anything...in other words don't tell anybody about your true self "
" okay ! Mr.Tsukauchi already suggested this, but what if they ask me how do I have Midoriya as my last name?"
" hmmm, you can lie and say you're Mrs.Midoriya's sister's son, they will buy it "
" *sigh* that won't work for long, just tell anyone who ask that I'm your guardian while studying here in Japan"
Mrs.Midoriya said in a tired tone.
" that's sounds logical enough, but Aunty you make it sound like I came from another country...how I'm gonna backup my claims ? " the two adults started to brainstorm a better excuse...the director eyes shined as if a bright idea lightened his brain.
" do you know or remember studying any foreign language ?" a foreign language ?...
" I never thought about that ? hmmm...no...I can't think of anything"
" Maybe reading something might trigger your memories ?" Mrs.Midoriya suggested.
" reading huh ? well in that case ho about you try...there is it...try this!"
" a bi-language dictionary ? ok I will try "
--after 10 minutes--
ten dictionaries and no luck so far, this is hopeless I tried to read the 10 most used languages in the world but nothing rings a bell...huh ? what's that ?
" Umm, can I see that book with the lion picture ?"
" uh ? this one ? sure but it's in a very difficult one "
" I won't lose anything, this is gonna be my last attempt" but something about this one in particular draws me into it. I can feel it in my bones.
holding the encyclopedia in my hands I try to...
" ْ اَلَْحيَاَونَات the words just came out of my mouth subconsciously as " (animals encyclopedia) َمْوُسوَعُة
if I knew this language from long ago.
" Su-sugoi ! you can read Arabic ?!!" the director was shocked in disbelieve...*snicker* his expression is priceless.
" A-A-Amazing ! t-this means you really are from a foreign country !!" Mrs.Midoriya's figure was radiating with shock too.
" no Midoriya-san we can't jump into conclusions so early without more evidence, I will inform Mr.Tsukauchi of this crucial info ASAP, you young man keep your profile as low as you can don't tell anyone about this unless they ask first ok ?" the director professionalism returned in full force.
" OK sir I won't tell anyone !" except Izuku I'm sure he can keep secrets, besides I don't have any friend...
" by the way sir, when do I start attending school ? " I really wanna start doing something except siting around like a duck.
" I will make sure everything is ready this day...which means you can start school tomorrow if you like"
" tomorrow sounds good!" the sooner the better.
--later--
" tadaima !"
" hey Izuku guess what ? I can now attend your school starting from tomorrow, isn't that exciting! " I'm so excited, I wonder if I can make some friends.
" it is! " Izuku replied in a tired tone. poor Izu, seems like school drains energy like an air conditioner.
" I will prepare a special meal to celebrate this occasion " Aunty said smiling. While she was doing her job, the two boys decided to watch the news on the TV, the reporter was talking about a fire accident and some heroes who saved the day. Midoriya entered his fan mode, writing down all the notes concerning their abilities while murmuring loudly.
" umm, Izuku do you know any foreign languages ?"
he stopped his scribbling and looked at me with confusion.
" foreign language ? they teach us English in school...why you ask ?"
" well...it seems like I know a very hard foreign one...somehow"
" WHAT ? then that might mean you're a foreigner...but that doesn't explain why you we're found in the middle of Japan...and with no identification papers...could it be...no that's unlikely I'm mean how--"
"uh, Izuku ?" I should stop him before his head overload.
"the only explination is if you got lost but that might rise--"
" Izuku!"
" was he kidnapped ? but there were no repo--"
" MIDORIYA IZUKU!!"
" Y-Y-YES !!"
" sorry to interrupt your overthinking mode, I just wanted to inform you so maybe you can play along with my disguise as a foreign transfer student...can you do it ?"
" u-uh ? s-sure !...what language can you speak exactly ?"
" Arabic"
" Arabic ?"
" yes Arabic, why ?"
" Hmm, I don't think I know this language, but if anybody asked I will tell them you're an Arabic speaker from Egypt, ok ?"
" thanks...Egypt ?"
" you don't know Egypt it's a country famous for it's giant Pyramids built by the ancients Egyptians"
" Pyramids you say ? I wonder how they look"
" well give me a second!" picking up his phone he took some moments before facing it forward against my face.
" here these are the Giza Pyramids in Egypt " amazing they almost look like...look like...
my mind was like in a daze...something ahead...a great structure...mossy bricks of stone...wait this seems...familiar...
"*GRHHH!*" my head was throbbing in pain.
" M-MARUCHI w-what's wrong !!? are you okay ??! " Izuku was shooting while comforting me.
" Izuku, is everything okay I heard you shooting!!" Mrs.Midoriya rushed in worriedly.
" I was showing him some photos of the Egyptians pyramids when he suddenly clutched his head in pain."
" I-I-I'm fine now..." I feel dizzy but otherwise I'm okay.
" I will call Mr.Tsukauchi"
--some moments later--
" I see, was there anything else in this...sighting ?"
" well the ground looked like it was covered in some sort of dark grey powder..."
" you mean like...volcanic ash ?"
" yeah that sounds right !!"
" anything else ?"
" no this is all I can remember "
" Alright thanks for contacting me, these are valuable info, listen don't try to force yourself to recall anything okay ? "
" Okay!" I can't tolerate that awful pain anyway.
Beep*
--elsewhere--
this doesn't add up, he know Arabic...which means he might be a foreigner...but the description he said about what he saw...it seems like some sort of ancient ruins in an area with volcanic activity...*sigh*
" Maruchi...the more I try to solve your mystery the more complicated it gets..." I guess I should call your case...enigma of the year, but in more serious note the pyramid sight did trigger his memories...I wonder what else can do that...
--tomorrow--
forgetting about all the drama of yesterday, Maruchi and Izuku were heading toward Aldera junior High.
" humans aren't born equal, I learned that truth when I was 4 years old...it was my first...and last disillusion... " Izuku said in a slightly sad tone.
" your last disillusion? How?... "
" you said it yourself, no? The heart is the important not the power to become a hero! " Izuku said with enthusiasm. I nodded in response while smiling...it seems he understand now.
" huh?... " Izuku suddenly run forward.
" O-oi!! Izuku, wait for me!! " I said following him.
" *huff*huff*...*huff*…l-look at this Maruchi !! it's a villain " Izuku was pointing to a very big human with...a shark head?? or...an ugly mule to be precise.
the ugly mu--...I mean the villain was enraged, recklessly destroying an electricity support pole that started to fall toward the terrified crowd. Thankfully a hero rushed in capturing it with his bare hands before he could harm anybody.
" it's Bare Handeath!!, he keeps order and justice with his bare hands " someone from nearby said.
" get back, this might be dangerous ! " another firefighter-like hero made some bars of water to keep the crowds of people away from the danger zone.
" Backdraft, the rescue specialist " another person said.
" what did he do? "
" stealing a handbag then he went crazy when he got cornered " another replied.
" with his quirk could serve better than this " the first one said.
snicker* yeah like a scarecrow in a farm. huh ? where's Izuku ?
" w-wait Izuku!!" he was heading toward the front.
While we were in our way to the front of the crowd. a shadow jumped ahead...what was that ?
" go!! Kamui woods!! " some fan girls screamed in a fan-crazed tone while a brown looking hero jumped to the cornered villain. yeesh and I thought Izu was obsessed with All Might.
the villain tried to crush him but he dodged at the last second.
Amazing reflexes.
" LEAVE ME ALONE!! " the villain roared at him.
" who's fighting? " Izuku said the instant he arrived at the front. me joining him a few seconds after.
the villain tried to attack Kamui again but the acrobatic hero used a iron support to pull himself out of the swing.
" Kamui Woods !!...an uprising star marked by his exploits " Izuku said with enthusiasm.
" can you give us his wiki too ? You're a fan aren't you? " a stranger old man said next to us.
" Eh, well, I… " Izuku turned his head slightly embarrassed.
" fan you say mister ? my friend here is a walking hero encyclopedia" I said jokingly, Izuku face was getting redder and redder...*snicker* sorry bro I couldn't resist.
Kamui rushed at the villain the latter attempted to crush him like a bug with his palm, but Kamui jumped at the last second then he extended his vine like arm entangling it around the villain's wrist,
before he proceeded to his next attack the villain threw him away, thanks to his nimbleness he steadied himself gracefully.
nice moves ! go for the win !!
" Stealing and illegal use of power in traffic jam time…you are evil in person ! " Kamui woods said his arm started growling like tree branches.
" he's preparing it!! " Izuku said excitedly.
" Prepare what exactly ? " I said but none heard me.
" show him what wood you're made of! " the mister next to us encouraged...or was he mocking him? Or maybe both?
" his technique !!! " Izuku said.
" Lacquered chain prison !!! " they said in unison. His branches launched forward like a fishing net ready to capture a haul, the villain put up his arm as a shield preparing for the unavoidable attack.
" Canyon Canon !! " a female voice ringed, Everyone was shocked by the change in events. The poor villain received a direct kick in the head delivered by a giant woman. He passed out immediately.
" Eh ? " Kamui woods was dumbfounded.
" hello everyone, this is my first day! My name is Mount Lady! it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance " Giant wo--...I mean Mt.Lady said in a honeyed voice. The journalists started to take pictures of this heroine.
" S-she's getting the credits... " Kamui woods said still petrified like a statue.
" so...these are the heroes? " I said with disillusion, I don't know why I fell like this...but, it seems like they lack something...could it be the smile? no...it's something else...I mean sure Kamui woods can't smile with that mask on...or is it his face ?
" hey Izuk--?"
" power of gigantism...such a quirk will make her popular in no time, a quirk like this is limited by the damage it can cause to the surroundings, unless if she can modify her size... " Izuku's murmurs means his in a do not disturb mode.
the villain was taking care of by the policemen, and Mt.Lady was waving at the crowds...that smile...I can feel it's lack of brightness...it's not like All Might's no matter how I try to look at it...but...why ?
" you're taking notes? You must be aiming to become a hero! It's good to be ambitious! " the mister encouraged Izuku besides me and cutting my thoughts short.
" thank you! " Izuku responded with a smile full of hope.
I can't help but smile...
" you can do it Izuku ! " I encouraged him too. " thanks ! Maruchi ! " Izuku said stilling smiling brightly. --Aldera Junior High--
" before we begin our class for today, I have an announcement, we have a new transfer student ! please welcome him...You can enter now... " the professor said. " y-yes, sir! " I entered the classroom while gluing my eyes to the ground. I'm so nervous " well...why don't you introduce yourself ? " the prof continued. " I-I-'m M-Maruchi! It's mice to make your a-acquaintance !! " I confronted my new classmates, wait did I say nice or mice ?? …
he didn't mention his last name...? whatever, the director told me to not bring it up unless it's necessary.
they responded with silence and bored looks.
" good, you can go take the empty seat in the last row " the prof said in a nonchalantly tone .
Thankfully, I looked at the ground while making my way to the seat...I can fell some gazes staring at my back…
" now for a more important subject...students, you're already in the 3rd year, you must seriously think about the future "
GIVE ME A BREAK!! I JUST MADE IT TO MY SEAT!!! I screamed in my head, yeeesh why the haste?
" here are the orientation's applications...for the majority!!...you will choose the heroes branch ! " the prof threw the papers in the air carelessly.
I guess even teachers hate paperwork.
All the students, except me, Midoriya and another one with spiky hair activated their quirks.
fascinating they have some interesting abilities...well most of them anyway...I bet they will become brilliant heroes in the future ! do your best my nameless classmates !!
" yes,yes, all of you have excellent quirks! But it's not allowed to use it in the school! " the prof said praising them in the process.
" teacher! Don't put us in the same bag, I aim higher than any extra here " said the spiky haired boy...talk about extra bold. that was offending and I think the others agree with me.
" Oi! WATCH YOUR MOUTH Katsuki ! " they said enraged, so he's name is Katsuki huh ?
" look at you whimpering ! " he said mockingly. what an attitude !
" that's right, Bakugo, you want to go to UA? " the prof said shocking everyone in the class except me. ahh so he's name is Bakugo Katsuki! or the opposite ? whatever. UA...I think Izuku mentioned it before but I can't remember well.
" the public High school ? " someone said with a disbelieve tone.
"the chances to enter are 0.2 % !" 0.2% what the ?!!! that's super-filtering . no wander they are surprised.
" that's very slim ! " indeed very very slim.
" what makes the difference between you and me is that I have and A in all exams, I'm the only in this school that have the chance to dethrone All Might and become the Number one hero! My name will be know all around the globe! " wow his confidence is headbutting the clouds!! but being ambitious doesn't harm...well extra ambitious. " I think Izuku applied to UA too... " the prof said. Silence…just the silence after that sentence…then, all the class burst out laughing,I do not understand ? why are they laughing ? what's funny about it ?
" Izuku? He's dead " someone said.
Wha…?
" it's not enough to be smart " another said. Huh?
" you know nothing !, I can be the first case... " Izuku tried to defend himself. *Boom !!*
" Deku you bastard ! your quirk isn't useless, it's nonexistent, so avoid sharing the same ambitions like me! " Bakugo said, wait was that an explosion? But...isn't it prohibited to use quirks here?? why did he attack Izuku ? Wouldn't the prof do anything about it??
--flashback--
" okay, young man hear me well...the global population consist of 80% with quirks and a minority of 20% without because of this there are some forms of discrimination in our society...like bullying for example...unfortunately, there's no law that forbid this phenomena, in other words I have nothing to do for you on that part " said the director honestly.
--end of flashback--
Tsk* a bully huh ? I should have known, feeling mighty and powerful when you take on someone weaker than you ? that's pretty pathetic !! " W-wait!, C-calm d-down, K-Katchan ! I-I'm not trying to r-rival you…I-I p-promise! " poor Izuku stuttered.
That's it I will show this bastard some manners !!
--flashback--
" thanks mister, I will try to avoid as much conflicts as possible "
--end of flashback--
...that's right...I promised to not cause troubles...
" it's just my dream when I was a little kid…and like they say: nothing ventured, nothing gained " Izuku said stuttering.
" what did you apply to UA for fun ?! you're just a good-for-nothing! you don't even have a quirk ! you're just a waste of space " said Bakugo.
" THAT'S ENOUGH!!! IT'S RIGHT HE DOESN'T HAVE A QUIRK BUT HE HAS THE HEART OF A HERO !! " I said with seething rage.
" Ma-Maruchi... " Izuku said weakly...silence and a little shock...then...
" BHahahahaha !!! " All the class erupted in laugh.
" w-what? Did I say something funny? " I don't understand ?
" Heroic hearthe says Bfhahahaha! "
" this is the funniest thing I heard in ages, HAHAHAHA!!! "
" Oh my stomach is hurting ! Hahahaha! "
" hah ! and I though the nerd was living in a fantasy delusion ! " Bakugo mocked me, he was about to say something else but the prof interrupted him.
" Silence !! silence!! everyone back to your places...*pff* " the prof said, even he restrained himself form laughing at my statement…
...I...have internal conflicts now...are these really the future heroes ? the one who bring great hope in the darkest hours ?... --12 :02, in the same city--
" Thief!! someone stop him!!! " some market employee said.
" catch me if you can!! " the thief said.
" aren't there any heroes? " someone from the crowd said.
" normally, they respond quickly " another said.
" he's trying to benefit from the panic of this morning "
" they are always people who abuse their quirks for their own motives "
" this doesn't end "
" oh, it will end " a male voice said.
The crow turned just to confront a muscular figure…they were speechless!
" and why?"
the thief turned his head to look behind...just to meet with a shiny and infamous smile...terror is the only thing he felt after.
" Because I'M HERE!! " said the N1 hero. --4 :30, the school-- the class were over, me and Izuku were already gathering our staffs…
" this morning incident is in the news, I will note all this while going back " Izuku whispered to himself.
" I'm not finished with you yet " Bakugo snatched Izuku's notebook.
" OI! Give it back to him!! " I said, this bastard is asking for troubles!!.
" I have words for you too " he said to me with a mocking smile.
"what's this, Katsuki? " one of his lackeys said.
" see yourself ? 'analysis for my future career' ? » he read.
" hahahaha !! " and laughed.
" seriously,Izuku… " the other said lackey.
I stood of my seat...and walked towards them. not on my watch you spineless bullies!!
" sodaru ? Give it back ! " Izuku said pleadingly. Bakugo rose his hand to slam it with his palm...what the..? Oh ! No! He's going to burn the book with his quirk...
" I wouldn't do this if I were you... " I said tightening my hand around his wrist.
" you're lucky I don't want to hurt my reputation, Oi you two won't mind holding Mister 'Heroic Heart' here for a moment ?" Bakugo said with a mocking smile.
" what ?" I lost my grip on his wrist as the lackeys caught me off guard.
" Let me go you cowards !!" I struggled but their hold was tighter than I excepted or...am I this weak ??
" Ma-Maruchi let go of him !! " Izuku said worriedly.
" the heart of a hero? Becoming a hero without quirk?Ha!,you're just hopeless dreamers refusing to accept the reality...as for this book…" Bakugo said. OH ! NO !
" DON'T YOU DARE !!!"
BOOM*
" AHHHH !!!" Izuku screamed.
After that he threw it out of the window.
" you...you bastard !!" I said angrily, but he ignored me completely.
" the majority of big heroes have stories from their first school years. Me? I will be the first of this sorry school to get to UA, I'm a perfectionist"
how prideful. one of the lackeys though.
he put a hand on Izuku's shoulder, I can see smoke rising up!?. poor Izuku is trembling with fear...
" so you will be kind...and forget this story about UA " said Bakugo smiling mockingly.
" you coward !! taking on someone weaker than you is a pathetic move !!" I was seething with rage trying to break free but in vein.
" huh ? ah yes I almost forgot about you mister 'Heroic Heart' ! "
brown iris met it's ruby equivalent as we stared at each other.
" try to take on the most dangerous villains on the world with flowers and the power of friendship Mister 'Heroic Heart' I'm sure they will turn into saints in no time !!!"
" BHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!" the two lackeys let go of me, their grip loosed and my rage only intensified...screw not causing troubles...THIS...THIS...ARROGANT BAST--
weak...my body is paralyzed, I-I can't move...Izuku is cowering helplessly in fear, Bakugo and the others are saying something but I don't hear anything??! what's going on ??!
" what's wrong ? where did all that courageous heart nonsense gone ?" Bakugo mocked Maruchi but the latter didn't bat an eye.
" no response ? ohh ? did the Harsh truth finally set in ? quirkless people can't become heroes no matter how hard they try ! don't you think so Deku ? " Bakugo looked at Midoriya with a smug face.
" unfortunately, he doesn't even try to defend himself, unlike his weak friend " said one of the lackeys.
" Leave them…poor ones,they can't face reality " said the other.
I started to FREAK OUT !!! WHAT THE HE--? suddenly I regained my feelings.
" if you really wanna be a hero, I have a solution, jump off the window and hope to get a quirk in your next life " Bakugo mocked him.
Izuku couldn't take it anymore as he turned to face Bakugo with an angry expression...the first I ever saw him make. but Bakugo activated his quirk threateningly rending poor Izuku unable to say anything back.
" you bastard!... " I said weakly. too weak to be audible.
…Ohhh…my head is hurting…what the heck happened ?? my legs give off as if they were drained of energy.
"a-are you alright Maruchi?… " Izuku said to me.
" yes, I'm alright…just a little headache…who was this jerk ?" I said while he helped me stood up.
" Katchan…my childhood friend… " Izuku said sadly.
" Friend, huh ? he looks like a bully more than a friend! " I said massaging my temple.
" he wasn't like this in the beginning...not until he developed his quirk...anyway let's go... " sadness was radiating of his eyes.
" Izuku..." I said trying to think of anything to cheer him up, but that bastard left nothing to salvage.
I will teach that arrogant jerk a lesson he will never forget!!. ...
..
. idiot...it's like asking someone to commit suicide! And what if I jumped?!
" Izuku, here's your book...I'm sorry I couldn't save it...it fell in this basin of Kois " I said sadly. if only I was more physically powerful I could have done something !!
" N-no, thanks for trying !... " Izuku said with a fake smile.
He stared at it in deep though… --Flashback--
" Mom! Mom! Turn on the computer!Please " a young Midoriya said jumping up and down…
" again? " a much younger Mrs.Midoriya said to him.
" quick ! quick ! " he said with enthusiasm.
" you watched it like 10.000 time, I can't watch it this scare me " she said to him playfully.
It was an old video...it shows the beginning of a superhero...just after a catastrophe…
" did you saw this? He already saved 100 person, and it wasn't even 10 mins when he arrived! It's unbelievable ! " one of the injured victims said. " Hahahahahahah ! " the number one hero showed up carrying another bunch of victims.
" and he laughs in addition to that! !" the person continued.
" Everything is fine ! and why ? because I'm here!! " All Might said with a big smile. a smile that brings hope in time of fear and despair.
"He is very cool ! I'll be like him when I get my quirk! Haahahahaaaha !! " the young Midoriya said enthusiastically mimicking his hero.
...
..
.
"It's hopeless," the doctor said bluntly.
poor young Izuku was so shocked to the point that he turned into his manga version for a second.
" Are you sure ? what's wrong ? All his kindergarten friends already manifested their powers…" his mom said.
"Excuse me, but you're 4th generation, aren't you? Do you have a quirk? " the doctor told her.
"Yes, of course, I can attract small objects, My husband breathes fire" Mrs.Midoriya said still trying to contemplate the breaking news.
"Normally, your son should have manifested one of your powers or a combination of the two before the age of 4…When these phenomena appeared, a study showed that they were linked to the absence of articulation on the little toe, but your child's x-ray clearly shows the presence of both joints... This is a rare feature specific to people who have no quirk " the doctor explained the bitter reality. …
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. The rain was falling outside the Midoriya's apartment...
" Did you see that ? he has already saved 100 people!" the young boy was watching the old video again…
"Mom……he always saves people with a smile…he's a super cool hero…" Midoriya said weakly. He turns around...
"Do you think I could become like him? "Midoriya said while crying. his little hand shaking while pointing at his favorite hero.
"I'm sorry, darling…I'm so sorry…" she said to him unable to hold her tear back… --end of flashback--
No, mum…that's not what…I wanted to say back then…
" Izuku...are you alright ?" Maruchi said next to me, eyes full of concern.
" a-ah ! fear not I'm okay !! I'm used to...bullying..." I tried to search for an excuse but he didn't seems to buy it...*sigh* I appreciate the support Maruchi but right now...I just need some time with myself.
" don't let what that jerk said get to your head ! you still haven't tried yet ! you said it yourself ' nothing ventured, nothing gained' " he said to me with an encouraging smile.
" I-I *sniff* thanks !" I wiped my tears, I couldn't say anything else, but it's seems he understands my feeling right now very well...maybe because we are both quirkless...but he's right I won't know until I try !!
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along the way we walked in silence, I couldn't find anything else to encourage him with...it's best if I leave him in the comfortable quietness for now...
we're going to enter a tunnel when he suddenly stop.
Remember Midoriya, you promised yourself to not care about others opinion, go forward with head held high!!
I put my hand on his shoulder...
"T-Thank you *sniff*…come on! let's go home " he told me while wiping his face.
"Haaahahahahaha!! " He's laughing ? mimicking All Might I assume ?... Well, I think he's back to his normal attitude...Huh?...
" What is that ? IZUKU BE CAREFUL!!! " I warned him as a strange dark green slime started to take the of a ?
" A VILLAIN !!!" he says in fear.
"how lucky I'm ? a M-sized camouflage …" the villain said.
" RUN !!! " I said but, it was too late. the villain encircled Izuku and started choking him !?
…I rushed ahead !!!...
"it's okay, I just want to borrow your body for some moments. Calm down, you will only suffer 45 short seconds, After that you won't feel anything…" said the villain.
I can't breath!!!
" it's useless my body is a liquid, you saved me from a pinch. you are my hero " the villain said with sarcasm.
" LEAVE HIM ALONE !!! " I said enraged. I tried to free Izuku, but...
"So you want to save your friend huh ? well, why not join him instead ? the villain said as he attacked me with his tentacles-like hand...I avoided him and continued forward...
"You are a persistent bug!! " said the villain with an annoyed tone.
"Hang on, I'll set you free in no time!! I said quickly. trying to grab some of the sludge from his face...IT WORKS!!!
Izuku gasped for a breath...but the sludge wasn't having any of this.
"No, you don't!! " the villain told me as he smashed his hand on my side sending me flying toward the ground.
" *GAH*!!" he didn't settle their. as the same hand circled on my whole body.
"*Mmmmmhhhgghh!!!*" I can't breath!!…
"You're tiring yourself in vain, my body is liquid ! you saved my day! you are my heroes!!! HAHAHAHA!!" the villain laughed as if he was discussing the weather.
I…I…I'm losing consciousness…I have to do something FAST!!...if just…if just i had a quirk…like Bakugo or anyone else...if just i had power…if just i wasn't quirkless!!!.
hatred toward my helplessness started to cripple my mind...as I started losing consciousness.
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they say when you're at death's door, life flash before your eyes and you start seeing things.
well it seems like I'm a death's door.
darkness all around encircling me...where am...? wait this place !? I know this place, it's the same from that nightmare the other day !!!
weak...
huh ?
you're a pathetic weakling...human !
" who's there ?!" I screamed at the top of my lungs, my answer was a flash of yellow...and the appearance of those sick palish eyes. but nothing else.
let the hatred engulf your heart ! COME TO ME !!
" wha-- ? I *GRRH*!!" my head was splitting apart as an intense pain stroke it, my body started moving toward the eyes.
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I can't resist anymore...am I struggling against death ?...help !! someone save me!!! ...Izuku taught helplessly.
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good just a little more you pathetic human !! COME CLOSER !! HAHAHAHA!!! huh
...
Bonk*
the manhole cover flew upwards...and a muscular figure appeared, the villain was terrified now.
"Fear not, young men ! because I'm here!! " All Might said with his famous smile.
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damn it, HURRY UP YOU DAMN HUMAN !!!
The villain tried to attack him, but All Might ducked and rushed in...the villain let go of Maruchi trying to attack All Might with both hands...
" *GASP!!* I regained my consciousness for a split second..."
"Texas!! SMAAAAAAAAASH!!! All Might hit the air it created wind pressure like that of a tornado! which broke the villain like a balloon and freed Izuku…it was the last thing that I could remember before all turn black...
I woke up in the same place as before.
" I'm really starting to hate this place " I said to myself...but I'm that...that...thing...is watching.
it was a golden chance but it won't be the only one...
" HUH ? who the heck are you and what do you mean by 'golden chance' ??!" I questioned but relieved no answer.
Soon you will understand...Human.
the last word...it was full of venom as if whatever is this thing really do hate it...but before I can glimpse more...
"*HUFF*HUFF*…*huff*…*huff*…what was that!! " I said to myself with a weak and barely audible voice.
"Calm down young man, everything is fine now! " a voice male told me.
I turned around just to see…ALL MIGHT!!!?. So I was not dreaming! .
"EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Midoriya shouted.
"I'm glad you two are alright. I beg your pardon for involving you in this! I do not commit this kind of mistakes usually ! I let my guard down, resting in a city I don't know well! Hahahaha!, But thanks to you, I captured this monster! thanks for your corporation " All Might said holding the sludge in two plastic bottles.
so cool..." hey Izu--?" eh ? OH NO! he's fan-mode is kicking into overdrive !!!
All Might, the #1 superhero…in the flesh?…In real life…He's much cooler in person than on videos ! Izuku thought, his eyes swirling like a mad man.
"I have to ask him for an autograph!...My notebook! " Izuku flailed around looking for said book.
"He has already signed it! " Izuku shouted.
checking my notebooks I found that he signed he signed one for me too!! YES!!
" Thank you from the heart ! This will be my treasure !!! a family heirloom !!!" Izuku said bowing multiple times.
" yeah thanks for saving us ! All Might ! you're the coolest hero I ever encountered !!!" I said, he really is cool in person...and that smile...it literally radiates a sense of peace...
" Hahahaha ! I'm humbled by your compliments young men, but I just did my duty. okay, I'm going to deliver this to the police, meet me on the small screen ! " All Might crouching to warm up his legs .
"huh? You're leaving already ? " Izuku said not wanting this rare opportunity to go to waste.
"The fight against evil is a race against time " All Might said getting ready to part ways.
Wait a moment, I still have to ask you one more thing…
"Goodbye, young men ! and please keep supporting meeeee !!" All Might said while flying, the jump made a strong wind pressure sending the sakura petals in a dance.
" Goodbye ! I hope we meet again someday !! "I said with a smile while waving, he's cool isn't he Izuku ? huh?...Izuku?? IZUKU !!! "Where did he go ?!"...wait... I looked at the sky…
"YOU MUST BE KIDDING ME !!! " I screamed at the top of my lungs.
"*blblbllblb*…"
"Huh? But what are you doing here? " All Might said to Izuku.
" Let go of me ! I like my fans but you are going too far! "All Might said.
"If I drop at this height, I will die!" Izuku said as a matter of fact.
"Damn, you're right" All Might said.
"I still have…*blblblb*…lots of questions…*blblblb*…to ask you! " Izuku said between the howling winds.
" Okay that's good ! But close your mouth and your eyes! "All Might advised.
--Meanwhile--
"*Huff*Huff*...Damn, I've lost them...*Huff*Huff*..."
--flashback--
" try to take on the most dangerous villains on the world with flowers and the power of friendship Mister 'Heroic Heart' I'm sure they will turn into saints in no time !!!"
--end of flashback--
I gritted my teeth in annoyance...but...but...
--flashback--
" no response ? ohh ? did the Harsh truth finally set in ? quirkless people can't become heroes no matter how hard they try ! don't you think so Deku ? "
--end of flashback--
Bakugo is right...if All Might didn't save us in time we could have... *Thud*. punching a nearby wall did little to help my mood...damn, first I couldn't defend Izuku from bullies, and now...that sludge was no mere bully...it was the real deal...a bloodthirsty person with no moral code...that was a villain...and this world is full of them... "Damn...if just I had a quirk...damn...anything just anything could have worked...if just I wasn't quirkless…*sniff*sniff*…chikushō !!! *sniff*" I said to myself. rage seething in my heart.
you are quirkless, not powerless.
"WHERE IS THIS POWER YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT? AND FOR THE LAST TIME WHO ARE YOU? " I said enraged, people nearby looked at me weirdly as if I sprouted a second head.
soon you will know...human.
