AN: Thanks for the reviews. I've got a few ideas on what's about to happen. Nezu is a little like Miki Shiba, most of what he knows is from legends and myths. Of course he knows must hold nuggets of truth and he's been able to piece it together. Come on you know you love the cliff hangers.

Chapter 5

(Emi POV)

"...and that about sums everything up. Any questions?" This was all so difficult to take in. At first Emi figured this was some kind of plot but there was genuine pain in Izuku's voice. A pain she knew all too well, She had lost her family to the demons and had so much piled up on her shoulders with being the Chosen Hero. She could never forgive Satan but Izuku wasn't him at least not really.

"I… have… one." Chiho was crying and was struggling to speak. "Izu… Izuku, can I ask… why you sometimes come to work bruised and burned? It has something to do with what you did, doesn't it?" Emi sat her hand atop the girl's hand she could feel her shaking.

"That… Yes it does. You see before I learned I was quirkless I had a friend… no that doesn't suit him no he was more of an acquaintance I doubt he ever saw me as a friend, His name is Katsuki Bakugou, he got his quirk first and it was amazing. He could use his sweat to make explosions in the palms of his hands, and when I learned I would never get my own he changed. He dropped his friendly attitude and became… well a bully. He would use me as a punching bag, he would use his quirk on me, and he was the one to…" He couldn't finish but it's obvious what that monster did. 'That boy would make demons proud.' Izuku's body was heaving and he was crying. With a simple nod Chiho and her stood up and went over and hugged him.

"It's ok Chi/Emi and I are here for you." Chiho and her told him. After a minute he calmed down and nodded.

"Thank you… Sadao err Satan told me what happened between you two how can you stand to even be near me?" Izuku asked.

"Because you aren't him, that's clear for anyone to see. I promise you this Izuku I will always be by your side to help keep you on the path of a hero." the second part didn't need to be spoken; he knew as much as she did. Izuku mouthed a silent thank you. The air changed and his eyes became an orangish red. It was "him" who sat there now.

"There's one more thing we need to speak of in private. Izuku can't hear what we are speaking of now and neither will he have this memory." The calm serious tone of Satan's voice spoke now.

"And what do you wish to say Devil King?" She now radiated her heroic aura.

"Before you say anything let me say thank you for helping him." Chiho spoke up.

"Ah Hero Emilia, do not worry i'm not foolish enough to try and apologize. I've done far too much to ever be forgiven. Man even now this boy's heroic spirit comes out. We don't have long." Those words spoke of a finality. "I couldn't let him die. He has something I haven't seen in a long time. Determination to bring about a better tomorrow. This may be the last time I can speak to you or anyone. As Izuku said our souls might eventually fuse. It's begun. Do not give me that look Hero he's far stronger than you think his soul has been drawing me in. The best I can do is leave him with a few traits that will help him and my memories." He sat there letting us take in what he just said. 'Good he's done my job for me. But I'll keep my promise. I'll always be by his side. There's always the chance Satan is lying and if he is then I swear he's going to suffer as much as I did.'

(Izuku POV)

It was quiet for some time after Sadao gave Izuku control again. 'I'm sorry for dropping this all on you two so soon but I needed someone to know or it would have devoured me whole.' Chi and Emi hadn't moved from his side; they just sat there finishing their drinks. 'This is so awkward. Please someone save me.' The ringing of his cell was like a sign from heaven. He checked the caller ID and it was Miss Manager.

"Sorry I have to take this, it's from Miss Kisaki." Chi nodded and let him up and he walked to a corner of the cafe and answered.

"Hey Midoriya I'm sorry to bother you on your day off, you're probably exhausted from that exam, we are a little under staffed. Do you think you could come in for an hour top to assist until Hikari comes in?" It was music to his ears. He agreed and said he'd be there soon.

"I'm so sorry something happened at work and they need me to cover until the next scheduled employee comes in. Emi I hope you passed. It's been fun talking to you and I'd love to hang out sometime here's my number. Chi-chan I'll text you later and if something comes up and you can't reply I'll see you at work tomorrow." He handed Emi his number and hugged them both one more time before running off. He heard Chiho say something about needing to talk to Emi as he left and got on his bike. "WE RIDE DULLAHAN! To work my mighty steed!" he booked it down the street passing a pink skinned girl.

(Short Mina POV)

'Well that was adorable he named his bike.' Mina continued down the street but noticed her friend Chiho sitting at a cafe. 'Oh that's right she told me Izuku had asked her to meet him today. Was that him? Who's that other girl shes' talking to? I need answers.' She opened the door and waved to Chiho.

"What's up gi.." Chiho hadn't seen her, she seemed preoccupied with the person besides her. 'Ok nice and quiet, maybe if I can get close enough I might learn something.'

"You like him don't you?" Chiho asked the red haired girl. 'OH! A rival! Come on keep talking.' Mina thought.

"I don't know it's hard to say it's just whenever I'm with him I feel like I can do anything and he's the first one to make me feel…"

"Safe I know I feel the same way. He's so kind and gentle but there's something else there almost like a…"

"Determination to do what's right!" The red haired girl looked familiar 'OMG. Before the exam she was holding onto that horned boy. That must have been Izuku.'

"If it's you I'm fine if you want to ask him out." Chiho said.

"WAIT ONE MINUTE!" Mina couldn't believe what she heard and had to speak up. "I'm not sure what you guys all talked about Chiho but are you really going to just give up?!" Chiho was shocked.

"But they're going to be heroes, it's only right…" The other girl interrupted Chiho by grabbing her hand. 'Oh that's interesting.'

"You've known him longer though."

This back and forth went on for a solid thirty minute each making points why the other should go for it. 'All valid points but this has gone on too long.' Mina slammed her hands on the table to get their attention.

"How about you two just gang up and ask him at the same time? He'll obviously pick one of you. I've heard your stories Chi." Mina pointed at her friend and then turned towards this Emi "I saw you two before the exam! You two were pretty lovey dovey." Then Mina smiled. "I'm going to help you here's what to do…"

(First day Izuku POV)

Today was the day Izuku had actually made stood in front of class 1-A's door. It had only taken a week for his letter to come and rather than open it there he called Emi and Chi so they could do it together. They had to do it at Emi's apartment. If Alciel wasn't too happy when he learned the hero was here and Izuku had befriended her he was shocked when he learned Izuku had told her and Chi-chan everything.

'Flashback'

Alciel passed around the apartment after hearing everything that had happened that day. "My Liege! Are you certain it is wise to explain your situation not only to the Hero, Emilia, but also to Sasaki-chan as well? You also befriended Hero Emilia! I thought that you had decreed that we were to try and avoid getting innocent humans involved in our affairs."

"That was in the beginning. Sadao told me to do so. It was a calculated risk Alciel, and it worked. Emi hasn't barged in to attack us yet. Anyway she would have learned sooner or later she was at the hero course exam." The argument would have gone on longer but the mail came and on top of everything was the letter from UA.

"Great let me just call Emi and Chi to come over and…" Alciel coughed.

"Sire it wouldn't be wise to invite them here. Your mother may be doing better but having two girls over might not be the best. You know how she gets."

'Flashback end'

Alciel was right after all mom would have stressed herself out over that plus the letter opening wasn't the most stress free thing. Emi's letter had included a projection of the number one hero. Lets just say it was a good thing each came with a written letter. Izuku's was rather interesting as well.

'Flashback'

After Emi had smashed the projector with one of her heels Izuku was worried who would be on his. He placed his on the table and a projection of a white bear,dog, mouse thing appeared.

"Am I a bear, a dog, or a mouse? I'm the principal! Don't worry Miss. Yusa, there's a letter included. How did I know she was there? Who knows. Well Mr. Midoriya you are quite the interesting case. Not once has a single hopeful been able to get all the other examinees to work together, with that by itself let me tell you welcome to your hero academia! You placed first in the exams. Let me tell you a secret, you're going to be giving a speech during the sports festival. This message will now self-destruct."

'Flashback end'

Izuku took a deep breath and entered the room. A pair of red eyes glared at him as he walked in. 'Of course he's here. Emi will not be happy. I should wait out there and warn her.' He was about to walk back out but the blue haired boy who was arguing with Bakugou stopped and walked towards him. 'Ah great going to yell at me again?' Izuku put on his MgRonalds smile.

"It's you, from the entrance exam! I must apologize you realized the truth of the hidden hero points. Let me introduce myself. I'm Tenya IIda from Soumei Private School! It's an honor to meet you!" Tenya bowed at a perfect 90 degree angle. Izuku waved his hands in front of himself and spoke.

"You don't need to bow. I had no Idea about the hidden point's so please don't be so formal. I'm Izuku Midoriya, now if you'll excuse me I need to wait for a friend." He turned to the door to see the brunette from the test and Emi walking through the door. 'Oh Satan I'm too late. CODE RED!' He stepped to the side to let them in while keeping himself close to Emi in case she noticed Bakugou.

"What are you doing Izuku?" Emi asked as he tried to block her view.

"Uh nothing. I like your hair, did you do something different?" He wasn't lying; he had just hoped she wouldn't see him. Emi's face went red and she muttered something he couldn't catch. Just like that Izuku thought he had succeeded but he let his guard down. Emi saw over his shoulder and her expression went from happy to furious.

"What the hell are you doing here?!" She screamed at a confused but ticked off Katsuki.

"I'm here to be the next number one hero! I don't give two shit's about that loser's friends so don't get in my way you red haired bitch!" It took everything Izuku and the brunette had to hold emi back.

"If you're here to squabble like children then leave!" A yellow caterpillar man had said. Everyone quickly found their seats. "It took nine seconds for you all to get quiet and get to your seats. That won't do. I'm Shota Aizawa, your home room teacher. Put on your gym clothes and meet me down on the field in 10 minutes. Don't be late." There was a short silence as Aizawa left then they all rushed to the locker rooms in a panic.

"Dang man what did you do to get a body like that." A spiky red haired boy asked as Izuku was changing.

"Oh uh I cleaned a beach and made a work out schedule." 'Among some other things.' Izuku thought. "If you want I can give you a copy later."

"Man that would really heap thanks! The names Eijiro Kirishima. What's yours?" The boy replied.

"Izuku Midoriya."

"Alright it looks like that took 8 minutes you all need to work on that. Today we will be doing a quirk assessment. Most schools 'don't' allow you to use them but in a hero school it's different. Bakugou Katskui you had the most villain points, what was your farthest throw?"

"I don't know 68 meter's I believe."

"Good now throw this ball with your quirk just don't leave the circle." Aizawa tossed the ball to the explosive teen.

"Alright...DIE!" The explosion rockets the ball 705.2 meters. With that some of the others were thinking it would be fun and like that these tests got much harder.

"Fun you say? Well whoever places last will be expelled!" There were some cries of outrage but they were swiftly cut down. "Life's not fair villains, natural disasters, abuse. None of those things are fair but we all have to live with them. Most of the tests weren't too difficult. There was a 50 meter dash, a long jump repeated side steps, and a grip test. Izuku didn't do too bad on them. Then came the ball throw.

"Izuku Midoriya you placed first in the exams so how about you show the class your power." Aizawa tossed him the ball. Izuku stepped in the circle, took a deep breath and threw with all his might. "705.3 not bad but you're holding back, do it again I want to see that power that stopped the zero pointer!"

"But sir I can't."

"Why can't you?"

"That part of my quirk is different. I'd rather not say how but there's not enough of what I need to use it."

"Kid if you don't use it i'm going to expel you right now. So what is it that you need?" Aizawa got close so Izuku didn't have to tell everyone. "Negative emotions, despair. I seem to get a boost from them." Aizawa's eyes widened as well as a girl with purple hair.

"Well that's tough. There should be some floating around here just use what you can alright." Izuku nodded and concentrated, there it wasn't near as thick as during the exam but there was a bit. He pulled it towards himself and felt his muscles enlarge slightly. Aizawa took a step back and Izuku threw the ball again. "900 meters that's better." The next one up was Emi. She channeled a small amount of her magic into the ball and got a respectable 450 meters. The rest of the tests didn't take long, Aizawa had to tell Izuku and Emi to stop the long distance run as the others had dropped out. Izuku got tenth place and Emi got thirteenth place. The student who got last was an invisible student named Toru Hagakure.

"Alright you all did well. That whole expelling the last student… was a lie. It was a logical deception to get all of you to try your hardest. Now go change and on your way out grab a syllabus from the classroom have a nice day."

(Chiho POV)

She was waiting for Izuku and Emi by the front gate. They had agreed to go to her place after school since Izuku and her had a day off work. 'God Mina, why did you have to come up with that plan? Calm down we aren't doing it till Friday.' She was lost in her own head and didn't notice either of them standing besides her.

"Earth to Chiho are you ready to go?" Emi poked her check making her jump.

"Oh ah I must have been day dreaming. Yeah lets go I want to get away from here for now." She wasn't pleased about orientation.

"Did something happen." Izuku asked with concern.

"I'll tell you when we get to my house later guys" It was a short train ride to her station. From there they chatted about how their days were. Chiho learned about the test and was happy her friends got such high spots and that no one was expelled. "That's good you guys worked so hard to get in it would be a shame to get kicked out your first day." She still wouldn't tell them what happened. They finally reached her small home.

"It's not much but make yourselves at home Chiho has told us so much about you two." Chiho's mother Riho Sasaki said as she opened the door for them. "Thank you so much for having us." Both of her friends said in greeting. Chiho led her friend to her room so they could chat and just hang out. "So what happened Chi?" Emi asked sitting to her left.

"Well while you guys had your test the rest of the school had orientation and they had the number one hero make a speech since he's teaching her now." Chiho explained.

"Yeah we kinda figured that when Emi got a projection of him in our acceptance letters." Izuku pointed out.

"It's not just that! He went on and on how everyone at the school was the future heroes and businessmen and women of the world. He had the gaul to say anyone could become a hero if they try hard enough." There it was the hypocrisy of All Might saying something he didn't believe.

"Don't worry Chi we'll show him what a real hero is. Isn't that right. ummm … OK I have to know what are we going to call you now?!" Emi asked as the merging had finished in the weeks between the exam and their first day. Izuku just chuckled.

"Izuku or Midoriya are fine, they're the names everyone knows me by." Izuku had wondered that but decided he would go by his birth name and would Use Maou as his hero name to honor the man who gave him his second chance as he explained it to them. Chiho was concerned they may not allow it since it had such a dark connotation. Shortly after her mother dropped in with some tea and snacks and they decided to drop all the serious talk and just have fun the rest of the time. They learned that Chiho had a colorful cast of characters as classmates. Most wanted to get careers after UA but a few were still aiming to be heroes. Emi said the girls had found and plugged a hole in the wall of the girls locker room, she looked over to Izuku but he said if it went to boys they haven't found it but then again they really didn't have any perverets in class. Chiho and Emi both thought 'If only you knew about Mina.' She had spent a good two hours coming up with the perfect plan while spouting off innuendos left and right. Around 7pm as they were getting ready to leave a massive earthquake hit knocking a lot off the walls.

"Are you sure you'll be ok? We could help clean up.." Izuku offered but Mr. and Mrs. Sasaki said it was no big deal. Just then Emi's phone went off and her eyes widened.

"Guys the station was closed due to the earthquake. Izuku we're stuck here till tomorrow." Her voice was shaking. 'Stuck with Izuku… overnight…' The thought was too much for Chiho who promptly fainted. She vaguely heard her dad say they'd prepare the guest room for Izuku and Emi could sleep in her room with her.

AN: Mina's got a plan and in ermmm 1-2 chapters you'll see what it is, just depends on if I want to go into detail of the other fights during the battle training. Emi sees the fact that Izuku gained control as like Satan has died but she says she plans to stay by Izuku to make sure he doesn't become a villain, she knows how tricky demons can be and doesn't trust the fact that he could have whole conversations without Izuku's knowledge. Bakugou didn't snap at Izuku because Sadao had some educational time with him. He dislikes Izuku but I don't think he'll always be an… hmmm how to say it nicely. A major jerk. The grape boy is in I-B and really won't get any page time. Ok this is getting insane i keep typing more and more each time lol.