Izuku's exams were nothing hard to get through: Zuzu-9 was right in saying the machines they used made testing for any form of illness far more comfortable. The fact they even had one that tested for magic curses was far more surprising, but as she explained the League had invested research in figuring out how to do that from the start, since it was important.

After that and a robust meal, Izuku and the others were informed their tests were all negative, meaning no dangerous illness or curse was detected, so they were going to do the interview.

"Who does that?" Izuku asked, curious. "Isaac?"

"Mister Star Might is busy. He is discussing with the Governor for the release of the other Wanderer, the one that went mad and attacked the city. We currently have him in custody."

"And why does he need to be released?"

"Well, first we need to figure out how he came here and why. More importantly, we need to either send him home, or figure out the reason why a version of Katsuki Bakugou would go on a rampage in the middle of Los Angeles."

Ojiro snorted, "Well, it's Bakugou, isn't that reason enough?"

Todoroki sighed, shaking his head in exasperation, "He does have a point. Someone probably stared at him funny."

Izuku blinked, "Kacchan isn't going to attack someone for that." He said, but the other two stared at him, "I-I mean, not to just anyone. He wouldn't snap at civilians."

They both paused, and Todoroki nodded. "That's true, I suppose. This does seem worse than he usually is. He would have just screamed at whoever made him angry until the other presumably rolled on the floor in tears."

"I feel like I should ask what my mother is like in your universe." Itsumi argued, "Is she really that bad?"

"Yes!" Todoroki and Ojiro replied in unison.

"He has grown a lot." Izuku replied instead, "Kacchan always had a strong personality, but he is a lot better now."

Itsumi sighed, "I really lucked out with my universe, uh?"

"Well considering it's the only universe we have seen where you were born at all, I'd say yes."

Zuzu-9 nodded, "Miss Itsumi is indeed a rare occurrence. It requires miss Katsumi to show interest in mister Izuku, which is a very rare thing, and them having a daughter rather than a son. We are only aware of three Itsumi Midoriya in the Multiverse. Although, a fourth Itsumi, Itsumi Bakugou, exists as the daughter of Izuko Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugou."

Ojiro snorted, "Do you have a picture of those two? I want blackmail material for when we go back."

"Unfortunately, I don't. And blackmail is a crime, mister Ojiro."

"I was joking."

"Oh. I'm sorry, sometimes I take things a bit literally." Zuzu-9 bowed slightly, before blinking, "It appears they are ready for your interview. Follow me everyone." She stood up, switching hologram and starting to walk them through the building. Todoroki was first behind her, with Izuku following.

This time, Zuzu-9 didn't take them far: she just led them one floor up using the elevator, and from there to a large room that looked like a study: a large desk, a well-kept library of various books, and even various diplomas and papers hanged on the wall. Izuku, curious, leaned forward. The one right in the center was a graduation diploma from the Saint Luke Hero Institute of San Francisco. A diploma obtained with perfect scores, apparently. The others were either documents that were given to recognize particular deeds as a Hero, a set of sixteen richly decorated documents awarded to the Number One Hero of the State of California of the year, and nine above them awarded to the Number One Hero of the United States of America. The most recent of the latter, Izuku noticed, was six years old, and there was a three years gap between it and the previous ones. There was, however, no pause between the State of California awards.

"Ahem." A voice said from behind them, and they turned. For a moment, Izuku had hoped to finally meet Isaac Midoriya, his elusive alter-ego, now that they had finally reached his office. However, instead of him, he found himself looking at the same sidekick that had accompanied them up the stairs and a woman with blonde hair and a pair of glasses she recognized rather well, even if she was a lot older than the one she knew.

"Melissa?" He asked.

"Oh, you know the one from your world." She replied, with a smile. Izuku noticed she was speaking Japanese as well, and was starting to seriously question why Tongues had been a necessary spell to learn. "That's good. Yes, I am Melissa Shield. This is Red Fuego, Isaac's sidekick and his second in command here at the Star Tower."

"Pleasure to meet you." The man said, bowing his head slightly.

"Didn't really seem like it yesterday." Todoroki replied coldly. Melissa chuckled.

"My, it seems you started on the wrong foot. Red apologizes, of course."

"I do. I understand you didn't take me seriously yesterday, but I understand I made a mistake. We had just finished fighting this new Wanderer, and when you crossed our doors I acted viciously." He replied, moving a hand to the back of his neck in a motion Izuku could recognize as being nervous.

"It's no big deal." Itsumi replied.

"Itsumi…" Todoroki started, but she shook her head.

"What? Is not like he actually hurt any of us. They were scared and reacted. Sidekicks and Interns have a pretty important job supporting their Hero, but they also run the place whenever he is busy, and judging from the office and the wall, Isaac is busy a lot. I understand being nervous."

Ojiro nodded, "Yeah, relax Shoto. If they wanted to hurt us, they had every chance in the world. We are in their house, and I'm sure they have countermeasures to anything we could do."

Todoroki sighed, "Tu quoque Ojiro. But I suppose you are right." He said. Izuku did notice, however, that he never apologized, nor accepted the sidekick's apology.

"Good, I'm glad we left all that behind us. Now, as you can imagine, this is my husband's office. He is out, but he did live me free use of it, so sit down and let's have a talk."

"Shouldn't it be an individual interview?" Izuku asked.

Melissa shook her head. "Not in your case. Given your peculiar situation, I believe a group interview will give better result." She sat down behind her husband's desk, taking out a laptop and opening it. She quickly tapped in a few things Izuku and the others couldn't see as they sat down. Izuku looked up and noticed Zuzu-9 rise a thumb up as a camera emerged from the wall.

"We are recording the interview to Wanderers 307 to 310 in universe JUS-001. The wanderers native name are Izuku Midoriya, Itsumi Midoriya, Shoto Todoroki and Mashirao Ojiro. Interviewers are sidekick Red Fuego, real name Ramon Morales from JUS-001, Melissa Shield from JUS-001, AI Zuzu-9 Gamma and" she took a deep breath, "It is assumed Izuku Midoriya from EX-341 is also present. Confirmation on the matter is as usual left to him to reveal."

Izuku noticed the others look around, and he reflexively did the same, even if he was certain he knew who this other Izuku was. "Who's that?" He asked.

"I'll explain later, if you don't mind. It's a discussion that brings up more questions, and we should first finish our current discussion. Suffice to say, it's an Izuku that we can't be certain is or isn't here." Izuku was certain he heard Ojiro murmur 'Schrodinger's Deku' and judging by Todoroki's head shaking and Itsumi's snort he wasn't the only one. Melissa meanwhile had recorded the date and hour of the meeting, before finally speaking to them. "First of all, Mister Izuku Midoriya. I understand you are the only one to have the ability to move between worlds. Is that correct?" Izuku nodded, "Then we shall start with you. Could you confirm your name, age and city and nation of birth?"

"Izuku Midoriya, sixteen, from Musutafu, Japan."

She typed in the information, frowning. "Your world is Quirked, is that correct?"

"Yes. Around Eighty percent of the population has Quirks from birth."

She nodded, "And your Quirk at birth?"

"I was Quirkless."

"I see. But you currently have One for All, correct?" She asked, and Izuku nodded, "At what age did you acquire One for All?"

"I was fifteen. And I have had it for about ten months." He added quickly, and she smiled as she no doubt filled a following line.

"Very well. Since you are aware of the Quirks inside One for All, I will have you give me a few details." She replied, and started to ask more questions. Number of predecessors, Quirks currently awakened, known names of the predecessors… Izuku did his best to answer, and they quickly went through the list. When she was done, she moved on to the topic of the Multiverse. She asked once more a full retelling of his journey, taking notes on them too. A few times, Izuku noticed her and Red Fuego glance at the others, but most of it was spent looking at him and typing.

By the end, over an hour had passed when Izuku finished, and Melissa sighed in relief. "Very well. Thank you Izuku. Sit down. Itsumi, you are next."

Izuku sighed in relief, sitting down as Itsumi took her turn talking. Melissa's question were about the same until the topic of the Multiverse came up, after which point she only asked her if she had anything to add or rectify in his account. Since she didn't add much, Melissa moved on to Todoroki and Ojiro, and they were asked even fewer details.

By the end of it, over two hours had passed, and Red Fuego had gone and come back at least once with coffee for him, Melissa and them, although only Todoroki and Ojiro took it. Once Melissa finished asking them questions, she started typing more on her own, as the room fell in an awkward silence and her expression grew worried.

Izuku didn't understand why, but he was still startled when she slammed a fist on the desk. "Dammit…" She muttered, a bit too loudly to not be heard.

"Uh, is something the problem?"

"No, not really." She said, when she raised her eyes from the pc at the question, "It's just this thing blocking. It does sometimes. But I did manage to find you." She said, turning the laptop, showing them a 3D-model of their three worlds positioned in a circle, connected by a thin line. Each of them was marked with a different code, and above them was a different set of pictures. One had All Might in his deflated form and All for One, the second a picture of a slightly older Izuku that he recognized as All for Deku, and the third four pictures of Itsumi, the other One for All users, and a pink man he assumed was Alien King.

"J-081, the Flameverse. J-082, the Scarverse. J-083, the Crimeverse. Yes, we are aware of all three, and that's great news." She explained, pointing to each, "The fact we already know about them means we can get you home soon."

Todoroki looked at the screen, and Izuku noticed him clench his fist. "You knew…"

Melissa looked up distractedly from the PC, "What's that."

"About him. About All for Deku. You know he exists."

Melissa nodded, "We are aware, yes. We know of any threat to the Multiverse, and while he is only a D-Class Threat, we put his Universe in Class 3 – Quarantine."

"Which means?"

The voice that responded came from the door, a deep voice that still sounded somewhat familiar, "No Sitting Agent, one Patroller assigned for yearly assessing of the situation, and no proof of the Multiverse existing left behind."

Everyone turned, and Izuku's eyes went wide as he stared at the man standing on the door, his One for All resounding in his head like it hadn't done in a while, since the time he met Itsumi and her mother. Green hair cut short and well kept, a elegant dark blue suit with a black tie. On his breast pocket was a white five-pointed star that seemed to be shining. No, it was shining, the sides surrounded by a light blue edge that emitted a small light. On his face were scars. Izuku had a description that included the most visible, a large scar on the face that looked like the claw marks of a wild beast. But there was also a small one on the lower lip and the chin, and another one on the side of the face, a knife wound no doubt. "Isaac Midoriya…" He murmured.

"In the flesh." The man said, with a wide smile that looked perfect: white teeth perfectly straight, like All Might's own. "How are you doing Mel? Was I right?"

"Yes dear. And I'm good."

"Excellent. Last thing I want is overworking my wife." He moved closer and leaned in for a kiss, making Izuku burn bright red. Red Fuego coughed, and the man moved back with a grin still on his face, before coughing, "Ahem, sorry. It's been a busy day. Still, it's nice to meet you four. Nicer than any meeting I have had today at least. Oh, Zuzu, make sure to send a gift to the Governor, in a week or so, whenever his birthday is. He agreed with the suggestion their prisoner is a bit too hard to handle for them, so we are taking him to HQ."

"It wasn't easy I take." Red Fuego asked.

"Let's just say I need to regain several points. He still blames me for that mad sorcerer that calls himself Doctor Weird, so my new question didn't help. He is not even a Doctor, can you believe that? Dropped out of school when he was sixteen. How was I supposed to know he would manage to steal a magic book I borrowed to Lightning and actually learn from it?" He sighed, before finally turning his full attention to the group. "So, Izuku, Itsumi, Shoto and… I want to say Mashirao? It's harder to tell without the giant tail."

The man reflexively nodded, and Isaac looked at Itsumi, "Itsumi, how are you doing? It's been twelve years."

"Hello, 'Uncle' Isaac." She said, "You are… different."

"Busy, that's what I am. Thirty-eight but I could swear I am fifty. How are your parents?"

"They are… I'm not sure actually. We left the universe when Alien King escaped from his jail and… We have no idea. My Vestige says he would feel if something went wrong, but that's…"

"An unfounded hypothesis. But then again, who knows?" Isaac's smile grew warmer, "Your mother and father are tough, I'm sure they can handle themselves." The man then turned to Todoroki and Ojiro, probably noticing the former was looking angrier and angrier, "Is something wrong, mister Todoroki?"

"Yes, actually. You knew about All for Deku. Why didn't you do anything?" Todoroki's question was made with the coldest tone that could be used. Izuku had to wonder if it was an effect of the man's Quirk, but he had never sounded this angry.

"What would you have suggested?" The man asked.

"Giving us help. Sending in people that could fight All for Deku, or at least giving us the power you have. Magic, science, One for All users… You have it all. Why not give it to us?"

"Because I can't see the future." He replied, simply. "Zuzu, did you tell them what happens if technology or magic are introduced in a universe that has none?"

"Yes sir."

"And that's why. The League is built on the idea of not introducing power in other Universes. If you have taken some, like Mashirao did with his magic, so be it, but that's a decision that you have taken. If he decides to spread his knowledge and make your Universe acquire Magic, we won't try to stop him, although I suggest against it. You don't know what ramification that has. No one does." Isaac shook his head, with an expression Izuku could only read as sadness, "I wouldn't do it again if I knew what that would have caused."

Melissa put a hand on his shoulder, with a tender look on her face, "Isaac, you can't keep blaming yourself."

"I can and I will." The man replied, "Anyone that dies to Magic dies because of me. Anyone that dies because of some unexpected development in the scientific realm dies because of me." He looked at Todoroki, "That's the kind of guilt you have to live with when you introduce forces beyond your control in a Universe that lacked them. If you can shoulder the burden, go ahead."

Todoroki was stunned, but after a moment he spoke again, "And what about Quirk users?"

"What about them? You seem to think I have the entire Multiverse under control. I don't. There are little over three hundred Travelers in our records. Of those, less than half can reliably make it through the Multiverse, the rest having moved through it with now-lost tech, some misused spell or having died without passing on their Quirk. Or accompanied by someone else, like you three," He pointed to Todoroki, Ojiro and Itsumi, "The number of people that can help you becomes more and more limited, and they all have their own universe to look over. Him however," He moved his finger to Izuku, "He is the man of the hour."

"Me?"

"Izuku, you have been given a rather large burden. Larger than many One for All users have had to experience." He placed a hand on his shoulder, a strong yet gentle grip. Once more, All Might and Mirio Togata flashed in Izuku's mind. This man, while different in many ways, had clear mannerism inherited from the Symbol of Peace. "I wish to help you."

"H-How?" He asked, cursing his stutter. It wasn't common, but Isaac really felt like a larger Hero than most.

"I want to teach you how to use Teleport." He explained, "If you agree, you will come with me to the Allforverse, and we will start your training."

"What about my home?"

"I can take you there before, I suppose, but I think it's a risk. You might accidentally activate Teleport, and finding you wouldn't be easy, not to mention you would be in danger."

"And what about us?" Todoroki asked, interrupting before Izuku could even start to answer.

Isaac blinked, "What do you mean?"

"Even if he comes with you to the Allforverse, is the invitation extended to us too?" He asked, and Izuku noticed it. Isaac's eyes hardening for a moment before he chuckled, "You really won't give up, will you?"

"Only when I'm sure I can't find help there."

"Very well. Come with us then." He replied, "Itsumi, Mashirao, are you two planning to come too?"

"I'm going where Shoto goes." Mashirao replied, even if he sounded a little uncertain, "I got him involved, after all."

"You know you don't have to." The ice user replied, but Ojiro stopped him.

"I have to, Shoto. We have gone this far. I might as well stick with you to the end."

"I…" Itsumi looked at Izuku, then at the others. Her eyes spoke of uncertainty. She was unsure, and Izuku understood why.

"Itsumi, you can go home. You should."

"But… We have been in this all along…"

"Only because of a series of circumstances." He replied, glancing meaningfully at Todoroki. He hadn't forgotten what the man had done, how he had convinced her to help against her parents' wishes and despite all the risks. He still didn't like it, even if the result would have probably been the same in the end. " The plan was always to get here and let each of us go home. You are worried about your parents, and you have helped us enough. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for your Quirk. Kai wouldn't be safe if you weren't brave like you were back in the fantasy world."

"He is right." Ojiro added quickly, with a thumb up of encouragement, "You helped us and others. You were a real Hero, Itsumi. But you should go home now. There isn't a point in sticking with us further for you."

Todoroki didn't say anything, but Izuku followed his gaze, fixed on Isaac's face. Izuku didn't notice anything about it, but Shoto seemed to have something he was looking for. "We will take you home if you want, Itsumi." The Hero finally stated.

"Are you sure?" The girl asked, looking at the others.

"Shouldn't we be the ones asking you? It's your choice." Izuku replied. Truth be told, he would miss Itsumi. She had become a friend in those weeks. They had fought together, travelled together, cried together. There wasn't much more needed to become close. But it was the right thing. She deserved to go home, even if it meant they would not see each other again for a long time.

Itsumi remained silent for a few moments, trying to decide, but in the end she sighed and looked at each of them. "I'll go home. Thank you."

Izuku felt his eyes swell a bit, but for once bit back the tears. He could go visit her, after all, once training was done. 'I've only known her for two weeks. I'm really too soft at times.'

Izuku could have sworn he heard a chuckle but looking around no one seemed to have done that. "So, Izuku, I take you agree with coming with me to the headquarters?" Isaac's sudden question made Izuku focus again. He thought about it. He really felt that going back home was needed, since All Might and the others were probably worried sick, but if he did and accidentally used Teleport again, he might have sent himself flying back into the Multiverse, and this time who knew where he would go.

"The more I stay away, the more people will be afraid for me. Can I just go home to reassure everyone?"

"And then disappear again? That doesn't seem like a good plan." Isaac replied. "You should really train first."

"But my mother…"

"If she is like mine, she is not going to be happy her son is risking his life, let alone knowing he is going to have to train in the Multiverse. She will ask you to not do it, and you will have to choose between worrying her now and worrying her then." Isaac replied, and Izuku could see the logic in his words.

"What if the League does something and I am not there to help?"

"I can ask a Patroller to keep an eye on your world. If anything happens, he will come tell us, but if everything stays fine you can train in peace."

Izuku felt this offer was generous from Isaac. In fact, it sounded a bit too generous. He had just told Todoroki he couldn't spare people to fight All for Deku, and yet he was offering one to just keep an eye on his own world? 'Maybe it's just a difference between sending people to fight and sending people to watch, but this seems… off.' Still, what was he supposed to say? He could go home, unless Isaac was lying, and hope he never accidentally activated Teleport, something he had not done before but could certainly happen. And if that happened, Isaac was right when he said he was in danger. 'But why does he insist so much?'

'Good question.'

A voice said in his head, 'Makes you wonder if he is hiding something, doesn't it?'

Izuku froze. "What?"

"I said I can ask a Patroller to…"

"No, no, I understand. I just… Nevermind." Izuku replied, and everyone looked at him. Until Ojiro broke the silence.

"It's probably a good idea Izuku. After all, if it doesn't work you can just ask to go home, right?"

"Sure." Isaac's response was quick.

Izuku sighed. "Fine, I'll come. But if I change my mind, you will take me home.

Isaac nodded, extending his hand to shake Izuku's. "Deal."

-x-

After that, they exchanged a few more pleasantries, but Isaac's phone rang and he excused himself. Melissa did the same, after informing them they would go away the following day, leaving Red Fuego to accompany them back to their room. Once he did – notably not locking the door this time, though Izuku had to wonder how much that meant with Zuzu still around – they all collapsed on a chair or the sofa.

"Intense interview, wasn't it?" Ojiro asked.

"More like intense day in general." Itsumi complained, before deflating on the couch, tired and with a worried look on her eyes. "You guys don't think I'm selfish, right?"

"Oh yes, I think you are incredibly selfish." Ojiro's response made both her and Izuku go wide-eyed. "After all, you decided to help three random people in a dangerous adventure through the Multiverse, almost sacrificed your own life a number of times for another world, and did all that while knowing your parents were in danger when you left. You must be the epitome of selfishness Itsumi, absolutely." His tone had grown more sarcastic throughout, and the two relaxed as he laughed, "You are doing the right thing Itsumi."

The Heroine-in-training smiled, looking down and blushing a bit. "Thanks."

The rest of the afternoon went by quickly, even if most of them seemed deep in thought. Zuzu-9 noticed, offering them some movies to watch and making them a dinner, since apparently she could run the entire kitchen without outside help.

Todoroki refused most of it, apparently deep in thought at the table, looking outside the window. The Los Angeles skyline was rather beautiful, Izuku thought, but he doubted Todoroki was thinking about that. And Izuku had thoughts on his own, even if he sat with the others watching the movie. He could tell the other two were trying to distract themselves, especially Itsumi given this was their last day together, and he could understand why. However, he had his own thoughts. A new one came to mind at one point. 'They never told us about Izzzuku, even if both him and Melissa seemed convinced they would too. Maybe they just thought we forgot, but they never brought him up.'

'Yeah, that was kinda rude.'

A voice replied, and Izuku gasped. Thankfully, the scene on the screen was rather frightening, so he only got a chuckle from Ojiro, and an understanding look from Itsumi. 'Calm down, it's me, Izzzuku.'

'How…'

'I just entered your head in Isaac's office. Dream Catchers keep me away from your dreams and block my astral form, but this is a way around them, though it kinda bounds me to your will so it's usually useless.'

'You can sneak in people's heads?'

'Only so long as they don't know about me being able to do that. Once they do, if they want, they can kick me out, and I can't enter again unless they let me.'

He replied, 'See, I'm already sharing more than Isaac did.'

Izuku had to question why he was telling him. When he did, there was a chuckle. 'Izuku, I'm an astral being that lives between reality and the world of dream, ethereal yet real. Do you really think I need a reason to tell something to someone? I noticed your distress, and wanted to help you.'

'Ok, say I believe you…'

'You don't, I'm in your mind, but let's pretend, sure.'

'… What do you want?'

The creature in his mind – and that was a frightening way to put it – chuckled. 'I want to have a little chat tonight, in your dreams. But to do that, I need you to remove the Dream Catcher, otherwise the moment you fall asleep I'm going to be forced out and trapped in it. And trust me, spending eight hours in a dreamcatcher is not fun.'

'But why should I? I don't know you.'

'Do you want a formal introduction? I can do that. My name is Izuku Midoriya…'

'No, I mean, I don't know what you want. I don't understand why I should trust you.'

Izzzuku chucked, 'I don't expect you to. But you have doubts on the situation. Just let me enter your dream, and I can talk with you about it.'

'Why not here?'

'Because if you keep mumbling to yourself any longer your friends will ask question.'

Izzzuku replied, and Izuku blinked, noticing the others glance at him from time to time. He gulped. 'Look, just know the offer is there. As a show of good will, I'm going to leave your head and sneak away. But know this: I am a good guy. That's why Isaac lets me in his office, in his tower, even if we don't always agree. I want to help you.'

The voice stopped, and Izuku didn't hear it anymore.

-x-

Izuku went to bed quite late, after a robust dinner and one last movie watched with Ojiro and Itsumi, beating only Todoroki to it. As he sat on the bad, he glanced at the dreamcatcher. 'Should I?' He pondered, his hand halfway between it and the lamp. He could tuck himself to bed and forget the whole thing. Or, he could see if Izzzuku had answers. 'He already entered my mind. If he wanted to hurt me, he could have done so then and there. At least I know he isn't hostile.'

Was he reliable though? He wasn't even sure what kind of creature Izzzuku was, let alone whether or not he would tell him any truth. Isaac wasn't bothered by it, but was Isaac the one that had sent him?

'Wait, I'm thinking of him like he has some bad intention.' He thought, and had to admit the thought was there, in the back of his mind. Not that he was evil, but the question on whether he was being honest with them. His answers to Todoroki made sense, and yet were also incomplete. He had seemed oddly worried when Itsumi had decided to go home. And he had been insistent about Izuku going to the Allforverse to train. At least, he had seemed so. 'Am I reading too much into this? Maybe it's just the awkwardness of seeing an older version of myself. Maybe is just his personality being different from mine.'

Maybe…

Izuku took the dreamcatcher and put it away. 'Maybe I can at least listen to Izzzuku. Then I can make up my own mind.'

Soon after, despite being anxious, he fell asleep.

(xx)

The man, the myth, the legend. Isaac has been waiting for all this time, and he is finally here... bringing in his whole barrage of questions.

This chapter in general is very important. I have been waiting for a while to write it.

And no All for Deku this week. I wonder if someone expected a POV change, but as I mentioned before, it's not going to happen every time.