Imagine with me that... It was a rainy day... light breeze allowed the droplets to dance with the crackling of thunder... Nothing out of the ordinary, but still a nice change to the usual scenery of Musutafu. If only it could last longer... *Bing*Bing*Bing* "...?"
Was I daydreaming again? a greenhaired boy asked himself. "MIDORIYA-KUN!!"
"Y-Y-YES!!"
"dozing off won't get you anywhere, so stop slacking and pay more attention!!" his teacher said irritated.
"yes sir, I'm sorry"
"*sigh*anyway, would anyone tell us the answer to question 4?"
Question4?... find the solution of the following : x2 3x 2 = 0. Ehh let's see...first we calcul the discriminant then...
" it's -2 or -1 teacher" a spiky-haired boy said with confidence.
" Correct! Bakugo-kun!"
" 25 for question 5,7 for question 6 and the rest is 32, 9, 11, 13"
" Amazing you took no time"
" you're a genius!!"
" indeed he is!!"
Compliments from left and right showering him...
" please it's so easy, unlike certain people I'm not wasting my time on fruitless efforts and hopeless dreams"
Despite the irritation comments from his classmates, Midoriya knew well what Bakugo meant byCertain peopleandhopeless dreams. Sadness started to bubble inside his heart.
NO! I CAN'T GIVE UP! I WILL NOT KNOW UNTIL I TRY!!
-after class-
Lighting bolts continue to illuminate the sky, most of the people were in theirwarm homes or still working...at the exception of a young boy...
" Oh! NONONNONONO!!!, I'm very late, All Might's interview will begin soon, I must to go faster!!!" said the boy while running at maximum speed.
The rain was heavy... even his umbrella was having a hard time staying put…
when he turned a corner...he suddenly stopped...because...in front of him...a figure was lying in the humid road...not even twitching... Before he comes to his senses...he found himself at the fallen figure's side...
"Hey!!! ARE YOU ALRIGHT?!! TALK TO ME!!" he said while shaking the person in hope to get an answer...
"ehhh…." was the only response he got… " *sigh*...for a second I thought he was..." he said in relief. The person suddenly rose while rubbing his head.
" Owwww...I feel dizzy...oww...my head hurts..." the person said in a hushed voice.
"E-Excuse me!! Are you alright?" said the greenhead.
" huh?...who...are you ?...and...where I'm ?" said the person, confusion written all over his features.
he had short purple hair, deep brown eyes, and he was wearing a black jacket with pants, with strange blue cracks-like design ? I never saw a design like that? No no, now is not the time to think about others choice of fashion.
" Ehh...I-I'm Izuku Midoriya, you're in Musutafu, Japan" Midoriya said.
he probably slipped off the slimy ground and hit his head, hopefully he wouldn't suffer from amnesia...right?
"Musutafu?Japan?" the person said by the expression of his face he probably got confused even more.
"you don't know those words?" Midoriya said questioning him.
"no...I don't..." the boy said rising Midoriya's suspicions.
"can you at least tell me your name?"
If he truly has amnesia then he probably won't be able to remember many things but I'm sure he can at least remember his name.
"I'm...I'm...*GRHHH*!!! " suddenly the boy clutched his head in visible pain.
"are you alright!!?don't push yourself! " he rushed to his side.
"yeah, I'm...fine...just...my head is hurting me a lot...when I try to think...of anything before...I woke up"
Feeling guilty to cause such pain unwillingly Midoriya tried to think of some way to help this boy.
This is not gonna work...maybe I should call the police and let them handle it from here...yes, that's the best course of action for now.
Taking his phone out and dialing the local police station's number.
"This is Musutafu police, how can I help you?" a steady voice of a man said not bothering with any greetings.
" H-H-Hello sir, I um, it's...ehh" if I word this situation in a wrong sense, the policeman will think of it as some sort of an annoying joke.
" sir just take a deep breath and talk slowly, gather your thoughts first before you speak"
"yes sir, *inhale* well how should I put it, um I was heading home when I..."
Telling the officer all the info he needs, Midoriya put his phone away.
"he said they will be here in about 10 mins".
"O-okay ? may I ask why are you trying to help me ? I mean aren't I a stranger to you ? or you do know me?" the purple head said with a questioning gaze.
true why help a nobody that you found in the middle of the road while you can just ignore it's existence like a homeless beggar ?.
"u-uhh i-i-it's not because I know you or anything...it's because...because..."
-flashback-
"*sniff*Mom*sniff*can I be*sob*a hero like him ?" young Midoriya said while tears falling off his cheeks like a waterfall.
"I'm so sorry Izuku*sniff*" comes his mother sorrowful reply with a tight hug.
-end of flashback-
"are you alright...Midoriya ?" said the purple head upon seeing the sadness crippling his savior's face.
"i-i-it's nothing !! I'm fine" assuring his companion with a forced smile.
Some moments passed, an awkward silence fall upon the two, one looking at and away not knowing what to do or say except waiting. The other glancing around in curiosity. ... ... .. . This is so awkward, I need to say something...anything!!
"it's a very nice weather don't you think so?..." Midoriya felt the urge to face-palm at the stupidity of his comment.
Well this is better than staying silent.
" it is, many people might think of this weather as gloomy and view it as a sign of sadness but it's untrue..." The young boy nodded his head. " huh? do you hear something? " before titling it in confusion.
True to his words, sounds of sirens filled the air.
" it's the police, you will be alright now they will help you."
The police car stopped, and one man emerged from it while his partner stayed inside it.
" good afternoon gentlemen, did one of you called the police or reported a lost boy with memory issues near the bus 25's station ? "
" y-y-yes sir it's me" Midoriya said pointing at himself.
"and...this one is the lost boy?"
" yes he is"
"umm,Hi ?" Purple head said not knowing anything else to say.
" I see, you two need to come with us"
" what? why the two of us? " Midoriya said confused by the policeman statement, they just have to help this boy there's no need for him anymore now...right ?
" we need to ask you just some questions first, since you're the one who found him...it's just a protocol"
" oh, I see..." Midoriya.
"Midoriya, What's a protocol?"
" it's an official procedure" the policeman answered before mentioning the two to follow him.
" let's go, don't worry you will be fine okay?" Midoriya said.
" Eh? okay" the boy said...
-in the station-
" I see...so you're telling me he doesn't have any memories ? and when he try to remember he gets a migraine is that true ?" said an officer.
the two boys where getting interrogated by the officer, they were offered some warm coffee.
" yes, it's true" Midoriya said.
"hmmm...alright...we need more time to look further in his situation, in the main time you need a temporary supervisor, are you okay with that ? " the officer said.
"I have no objections sir " the purple haired boy said.
"very well the--"
"I'M HERE!*I'M HERE"*
"Yipes !!!" the purple haired nearly jumped out when the unexpected ringing tone came out off the blue.
"w-w-woah!! *BIP* hello?"
"IZUKU WHERE ARE YOU? YOU'RE AN HOUR LATE !!DID SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS TO YOU TELL ME!!!" a women's voice on the other side screamed in a worried tone.
"it-it-it's fine...I'm fine...I'm just at the police station"he took a second to comprehend what he said, a second too late.
" WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY POLICE STATION WHAT HAPPENED ???!!!" wincing he assured his mother of his situation.
"Okay, I'm glad you did help the poor kid" Midoriya's Mother said, he was about to bid her farewell before getting interrupted by the officer.
"excuse me, May I talk to your mother ?" the officer demanded politely.
"uh-huh ? s-sure " handling him the phone, Midoriya side glanced his companion, seeing him gazing at the ground in deep thoughts, painful look on his face.
he's thinking about his memories, this is won't help you now it will only give you a headache!
before Midoriya opened his mouth to voice his advice for the second time, the officer interrupted them.
" Mrs.Midoriya will come pick you two up" the look of surprise from them was to be excepted.
" wait what do you mean by the two of us ? " the purple head's question was accompanied by curiosity.
isn't he used to acts of kindness ? well, I can't tell since he has no memories, but why would Mom do that ?...IT'S NOT LIKE I'M AGAINST IT...but sure the police can secure him a temporary home...right ?
" Well you see, I explained your situation after assuring her you're in no troubles but the thing is...the policemen in Musutafu have their hands full due to recent villains activities same goes for the local heroes. besides we can't leave him in a rented house or hotel without supervision " the explanation came with a tone of embarrassment.
what kind of police are we if we can't help a single child ?
" so that means...! " Midoriya put two and two together while the purple head was staring absentminded.
" it was actually your mother's suggestion, I told her it could be dangerous but she brushed me off..." the last part was barely audible.
I'm no doctor, but thanks to many years of experience, I can tell a quirkless person with just some few analytic glimpses, I'm 90 % sure this purple haired boy is quirkless, the shape of his pinky toe suggest a two joints bone structure. in other words there's no need to worry about it, besides I still have a pile of work to do.
unbeknownst to him, being barefoot has provided less suspicion and more pity.
" you hear that !! you can live we us until you regain your memories !! "
" huh? really mister ?!" the purple head said with hope shining in his eyes.
" only temporarily until we find more about you...or when we have the luxury of time" the hope was still their, but a sour look replaced the cheerful face.
" don't worry I'm pretty sure you will regain your memories in no time!" Midoriya assured him with a smile, the other replied with one of his own and a nod.
" in the meantime you can wait here in my office, there's still some paperwork to do when Mrs.Midoriya arrive"
...some minutes passed, Midoriya was reviewing some lessons, while the purple head just kept looking around in boredom.
Grrr... "huh? Midoriya did you hear that ?" the green head looked up from his notebook to meet the purple head with a confused face.
"I'm sorry, heard what ?"
" whats the matter ? " the officer paused his work as well, any abnormal behavior could be critical information. "The sound, a deep sound...almost like...a growling ? " said the boy looking at the ground in thought with a slight pained expression.
growling ?
"growling ?, no I didn't hear anything like that, maybe you mix it with another sound ? like that air conditioner "
Midoriya said pointing to the white think stuck to the wall behind the policeman's office. "no I'm pretty sure it's not that, this air conditioner has a steady blowing noise...I heard a growling sound I swear ! "
"perhaps you heard the K9s's ? " or he could be hallucinating ? they are a distance from this room, it will take someone with good ears to pick their frequent growls.
" K9s??" both boys were confused by the term.
" it's the code name for the police dogs"
" ohhh " they said in unison.
" see it's just the occasional growls from the K9s" Midoriya assured the purple head.
" perhaps you're right..." not convinced enough despite the logical reasoning, the purple haired boy replied with a small smile.
I'm pretty sure it's not an animal's growl, it sounded bigger and...why do I fell like I heard it before? it's...it's...
A throb reminds me not to overthink things, well at least I don't have to worry about finding shelter nor seek help, it's all thanks to Midoriya here...hmm? What's that notebook for ? Art class?
" Oi, Midoriya why are you reviewing a sketch book, shouldn't you practice drawing instead?"
" huh? What? oh! this? it's my hero analysis for the future !"
He held it enthusiastically for me to see it fully.
I was more confused now, sure I understand what an analysis notebook means, but...do they teach fantasy literature here? and why did he said " for the future".
" umm, I didn't know you wanted to become a writer, but I'm sure you can do it!!"
"uh...what?"
--flashback--
" please it's so easy, unlike certain people I'm not wasting my time on fruitless efforts and hopeless dreams"
--end of flashback--
He lowered his notebook and his head staring at the ground.
" I-I-I didn't mean to upset you I swear!! I'm pretty sure with little practice you can become a famous writer!...okay a lot of practice...but what I'm trying to say is--"
"You're not making fun of me?" he looked at me with hopeful eyes and I replied with :
" No I'm not, why should I ? you're my savior after all" I give him an assuring smile.
But seriously why would he think like that ?
During the whole conversation between the two, the officer stayed silent in hope to get any useful info since direct approach will only cause unwanted pain to the unfortunate boy, but now was a great opportunity to voice some of his observation's theories and verify it.
" perhaps he has forgot about all the heroic stuff ? remember he has amnesia "
knowing what he can remember or in other words what cause him a headache and what doesn't might help in painting a picture of his past.
" what? Um, is that true? you don't know about heroes or quirks? "
What does he mean by quirks?
I shook my head slowly.
" no I don't"
a surprised look crossed his face.
" not even All Might?!!"
" who's that? a famous Shakespeare Japanese Version? " if he was surprised before now he's dumbfounded...as if staring at someone who crawled from under a rock...he slapped his cheeks? why did he do that? to regain his bearings I assume?
Interesting, these comments tell me that he came from a place where the" heroic" stuffs are less common than our society...could he be a foreigner? it's possible but this might rise more questions...I should remember to give him a...what was called again? DNA origins test or something? whatever,in the mean time I should try to test my theories indirectly.
" Hahaha, no he's not he's--"
the officer laughed at my comment before being interrupted by Midoriya.
" He's All Might, the number one hero!!! a savior of thousands!! a bringer of hope and the symbol of peace!! with his eversmile and super powerful quirk"
And so he continued to talk about All Might and his achievements showing an unhealthy admiration, I can feel myself sweetdrop at his antics and I swear the officer's feelings are mutual.
" I see...um, you do really like this All Might don't you!?" his fan crazed face was now more subtle as he averted his gaze to the ground while he's cheeks were tainted red from embarrassment, *pfff* it's really funny seeing him like this.
" to be honest yes I do, I always looked up to him when I was a little boy, I admired his unwavering heroism and his smile despite every desperate situation, I really want to become a hero...like him!!"
His tone indicated a genuine admiration I couldn't help but smile at him...even the officer was smiling.
--flashback--
" please it's so easy, unlike certain people I'm not wasting my time on fruitless efforts and hopeless dreams"
--end of flashback--
the genuine smile that crossed his face faded as he raised his head to look at me...all I could see was...sadness and despair.
" do you think--"
Knock*Knock* before he could continue a knock on the door interrupted him, followed by a " come in" from the officer.
a woman wearing a black coat entered and by the color of her hair I can tell who is she.
" Mom!"
" Izuku!!!" before the poor know it, he was been squeezed alive by a bear hug.
" don't worry me like that again!!" am I imagining things or her eyes turned into the archrival of the niagara waterfalls ?
" I'm sorry" he said while trying to breath.
" *ahem*ahem* I hate to interrupt but Mrs.Midoriya we need to proceed since you're here "
letting go of her son, Mrs.Midoriya turned to the officer.
" yes, I believe this is the poor boy with the memory troubles?" looking at her eyes all I can see is pity.
" yes he is, I believe you wanted to house him until he regain his memories, are you sure about that?"
Why repeating?...oh protocols...right...
" of course we already agreed to that, besides he doesn't have anywhere to go"
" very well, you need to sign these papers to take a part of the responsibility"
" okay...but...here says the name of the supervised person"
...*sigh*...I need a break I forgot about that part.
" My name...but I can't remember it" this paperwork is really a pain to deal with.
" maybe he can use a fake name?" Midoriya suggested, a fake one, huh? do I get to choose or do they choose ?
" a fake name you say ?...*sigh* in most situations that will be illegal, but in this case we have no other choice...I just need to fill an additional report and make an ID certificate"
" I'm so sorry, it's seems I'm just causing troubles for you all..." guilt started to bubble in my heart.
" what are you apologizing about ? firstly I'm doing my job here even if it's overwhelming at the moment, secondly despite the additional work I have to do I'm happy I can help you and I'm sure these two share the same feeling " the officer said genuinely.
" that's right, isn't it Izuku? "
Midoriya nodded in agreement.
...
..
.
I...I...I don't know what to say...hot tears started streaming down my face...*hiccup*
"*Sniff*t-t-thank you...e-e-everyone...*Sniff*" is all I could say as I wiped my eyes.
" now where we were? "
" choosing a fake name sir! " Midoriya said cheerfully.
" right, what do you have in mind?"
" eh? you mean I can choose ? "
" of course you're going to use it and who can tell for how long, it's only appropriate if you choose "
" okay...hmmm...a name must have a meaning...a beautiful meaning or a description..."
" Murasaki? it describes your hair color" Midoriya suggested.
" how about Asahi? or Akira?" Mrs.Midoriya said putting her hand on her chin in thought.
" Haru or Nori just choose whatever you like" the officer said.
"hmmm...I choose...uhhhh"
uuuh this is so hard !!what do I pick ??
Grrrr...
"Ma...ruchi...?" I mumbled subconsciously.
Was that another K9? no it's sounded just like the growl from before...am I hallucinating??
"Maruchi? but, doesn't that mean multi in Japanese? " Midoriya said curiously.
"uh? really?" I said surprised my slipped name has a meaning.
" interesting choice...did that ring any bell or did you just said it on a hunch?" the officer said as curious as Midoriya.
"I don't know why, but. It seemed strangely right to me…as if it does describe something ? " Maruchi said smiling.
"I see...alright it's settled, from this moment you are Midoriya Maruchi temporarily " the officer said writing down the name, multi huh ? the more I try to solve your puzzle the complicated it gets.
"Okay sir, thank you very much" Maruchi said happy with his new name.
"So boys, how about we go to the mall for some new clothes" Ms. Midoriya said enthusiastically.
"New clothes?" the two said simultaneously.
"Yes, I think if Maruchi is going to stay with us, he will need his own clothes and other necessities, no?" she said smiling. They nod their heads in agreement...
" but do I go barefooted like this? that would be embarrassing " besides I don't want to step in any place with mud in my feet.
" no worries, I picked up a pair of shoes for you before coming here" Mrs.Midoriya said handing him a square box, inside was a black pair of shoes with white marks like a tiger's stripes.
Beautiful...
"Thank you very much…" I said before asking the officer if there was a bath so I can wash my feet,he mentioned the left room to the first hall before his office.
I hurried there, but before I reach it I heard some growls behind one of the doors in the hall, the K9s I assume? strange there aren't like what I heard before...anyway, now not the time for this...
...
..
.
" okay how I look in these?" I said when I entered back.
" Wonderful" Mrs.Midoriya said while smiling at me.
" you look great" Midoriya said mimicking his mother.
" Now Mr.officer I think everything here is done?" Mrs.Midoriya told him.
" yes, I believe so but I recommend attending a school like any another child, it is mandatory in our law...besides it will draw less suspicion" said the officer seriously.
" uh? alright but can I attend the same school as Midoriya?" I said the mosshead turned to me in surprise.
" I can arrange that later...you're lucky it's just the 23th of April because the maximum application time is 1 month"
" yes! Hear that Midoriya ! we can go to the same school!! isn't that wonderful? "
" it is!" getting used to my behavior he smiled at me.
" alright you two time to go...thank you for everything Ms.Officer" Mrs.Midoriya said moving towards the door.
" thank you for everything Mr...?" I said ops I forgot to ask about his name.
" Naomasa Tsukauchi"
" thanks for everything Mr.Tsukauchi" I genuinely said before taking my leave with Midoriya.
" see you later"
" later"
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As the door closed and silence returned to his office, he couldn't help sigh at the pile of papers still waiting.
--at the mall--
" try this one and with the white T-shirt and after that this jacket " Mrs.Midoriya handed me a white jacket and a blue shirt.
" how I look?" displeasure on her face answered my question, come on madam this is the 9th try, If I knew women are this picky about fashion I would have just choose anything decent enough.
" no still not matching your features"
THIS IS A TORTURE!!
Midoriya was engrossed in his analysis notebook without a care in the world.
" let's try something else" Mrs.Midoriya said happily.
" yes ma'am" I can't help but obey.
?
In the corner of my eyes I could see a purple jacket with a white shirt, this is my chance of survival!!
" um, how about those!" I said pointing them out.
" hmmm these?"
" yes!" please...have mercy!!!.
" I think they might match, try them"
...
" so what do you think?"
" hmmmmm...they look wonderful on you!! " Mrs.Midoriya said close smiling at me.
" you look great! the purple jacket goes well with your hair" Midoriya said, done with the reviews I assume?
" Alright, let's head for the perfumes section" Mrs.Midoriya said enthusiastically.
" but, Mom we got all necessities" Midoriya said pointing out at the bag that's holding many items.
" I know, I meant women's perfume section silly!"
OH NO! you gotta be kidding me!
" but, Mom it's going to get dark soon and...villains activities increase in nighttime" Midoriya tried to reason
I still do not know what he exactly means by villains...but I don't like the the sound of it.
" uh? but...but...*sigh* alright let's head home"
WAY TO GO BROTHER!!!
Walking home I asked Midoriya a question that was bugging my mind "Hey Midoriya...ummm...who are these 'villains'?"
" You do not know ? Well, villains are bad people who use their Quirks for all types of evil without thinking of consequences on others…" Midoriya said a sad expression crossed his face...I wonder why? wait...
"Quirks??? What is that ?" I asked very curious about the term.
" WHAT ??? YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT A QUIRK IS!!! " he shouts in shock.
"IZUKU!! he has amnesia remember!"Mrs. Midoriya scolded him slightly.
"A-A-ah, yes, yes, I'm very sorry"he apologized.
"It's okay, now tell me about these quirks"
"Okay, ummm...a quirk is a superhuman ability that a person can possess, along with being unique to each user, Quirks are sorted into multiple categories
Transmitter, Transformer, and mutant.
Emitter types : are abilities that allow the user to generate and possibly control certain things, or modify existing things around them in certain ways.
Transformer types: are abilities that cause the user to undergo a temporary modification of any kind. The transformation type quirks allow the user to Temporarily "transform" their body in various ways, sometimes improving existing functionalities, by removing features or adding new features to the body.
Mutant types: Quirks are abilities that cause the user a permanent "abnormality" directly related to their power. Mutant-type Quirks create bodily structures that grant the user more complex abilities that Emitter and Transformation Quirks cannot safely provide. Often times they will bestow prehensile appendages that the user can control or add structures to pre-existing limbs to enhance pre-existing abilities. Mutant-type Quirks even have the ability to channel certain aspects of their user through them in a similar manner to Emitter-type Quirks. "
"Wow, you sure know a lot about those quirks…" amazing he is a walking encyclopedia on this quirky stuff.
"A-A-Ah!! w-well, maybe because I want to be a pro hero…" he said embarrassed.
"A pro hero? What is that ? " Midoriya got used to his lack of information and his memory troubles.
"Heroes are people who are allowed to use their quirks to protect civilians from bad guys, natural disasters and/or any other type of harm. Those who regard heroism as a profession are called professional hero"
recalling an old video of his favorite hero… He smiles a little...but his smile disappeared when he recalled another memory…
"so you want to become a pro hero in the future? just like All Might " the question suddenly caught him off guard as he face turned tomato red.
"E-e-eh y-y-yes, I-I want to become a pro hero who saves the others…but, I don't think it's possible for someone like me…" Midoriya said sadly.
" Why not ? " I can sense the desperation in his voice.
"It's because of...I'm quirkless...that means I'm without any abilities..."Midoriya revealed the cruel reality.
something about that statement...awakened a sleeping part inside me.
"Does it make any difference?" my tone was more stern and I could fell myself staring at the mosshead with an intense gaze,I don't know what surprised him more...my change in behavior or my statement...or both.
"Eh…….what?" whispered Midoriya.
"What makes a person a hero is their heart, not their power, you said it yourself those villains have quirks like the heroes but they choose the path of evil" I told him wisely in a tone unfamiliar even to me.
" but--" before he could begin Mrs.Midoriya decided to interrupt their conversation, having kept silent all the time to give them enough space to get along was a good choice, but now it's better to cut it off.
"We've have arrived, make yourself at home" she says kindly to me.
"T-thank you Madam" I couldn't help but appreciate her generosity.
" I'm going to cook dinner, Midoriya show him the guest room " she orders her son, looking at him he was absent-minded, did I say something untrue?
" Izuku...?...izuku...?...IZUKU!!!"
"W-what ?? " Midoriya snapped out of his thoughts while stuttering.
" are you alright?"
" y-yes, I'm"
...
After a refreshing bath I joined them for dinner, we had a bowl of Ramen with Takoyaki and Dango, I enjoyed the ramen and Dango but the Takoyaki was melting in my mouth.
But, that night the two boys couldn't sleep. Midoriya was still thinking about what the other told him.
"What makes a person a hero is their heart, not their power, you said it yourself those villains have quirks like the heroes but they choose the path of evil"
But, without any powers you can't t help others in need even if you have the heart of a hero…right?
while Maruchi was more concerned about his past.
Many questions flooded my mind regarding all events of this day, I can't stop thinking about my past despite the pain it cause, do I have parents? how did I end up on that road? was I discarded? did I run away? or...did something else happened?
and what about that growling sound I heard before...was it a mere hallucination due to concussion?.
many questions and no answers, but despite everything...I don't think I can describe my gratitude with words, I lost my memory...my identity...but, because of these two...I have a new beginning.