Chapter 1

I'm back! Welcome everybody to the first chapter of 'All in the Cards'. In this one, Izuku is already 12 years old and he will meet another LoL character. If someone knows the history of TF and read the title of the chapter, you already know who he is. And for the pairing, this are the options:

Pairing:

Camie

Toga

Momo

Mei

Mina

Itsuka

Ibara

To vote, leave your option in the Reviews or PM me. And now, let us go to the story!

Legend:

"Talking."

'Thinking...'

Chapter 1: The Hustler and the Gypsy

Izuku opened his eyes as he sat on the bed of his room. He stretched his arms and went to take a shower. After that, he got dressed with a red t-shirt, jeans and a blue hoodie. He went downstairs, where Kurogiri was already up organizing his bar.

"Mornin'." Izuku said and Kurogiri nodded.

"Good Morning Izuku. How was your night?"

Izuku sat on the stool as Kurogiri handed him a cup of coffee. "Like a log. And Shigaraki?"

"Sleep. He was up all night with his video games." He sighed "I swear, he is older that you, but you act more mature." He gave Izuku a stern look. "When you are not wasting money gambling."

Izuku chuckled "Don't know what ya are sayin'. I NEVER lose in a card game."

"And when you come here with a black eye?"

Izuku smirked "I say a never lose at card games. I never said anything 'bout fist fights with drunks."

Kurogiri shook his head as he closed his eyes "For god sake. You are 12. You don't have to be at bars in night or get involved in fights. You are just-"

"Just a kid. I know, Kurogiri. You love to remind me that. Don't'cha?"

Kurogiri sighed "I still wonder what happened to you. You were such a good kid the first time I met you. And now you are..."

"Hey, society made me what I am today. I was a month in the streets before you guys found me." Izuku said as he finished his coffee.

"That isn't a really good excuse for your behavior. And for someone that is gaining a reputation for tricking, hustling and cheating, I expected more from you." Izuku smirked.

"Well, for more amusing all this is, I'll go out for a walk. Ya know, to breath some fresh air." He got off the stool and Kurogiri shook his head.

"Just make sure to don't make anything stupid."

"Stupid? Me?" Izuku said faking hurt and placing his hand on his chest "That, is hurtful." he said as he left the bar.

Kurogiri shook his head as Tomura started to walk down "The brat's gone already?"

Kurogiri nodded "Yes. I hope he don't come too late this time"

"Or bruised." Tomura added as he got in front of a TV and started to play video games.

*Streets*

Izuku was walking on the streets, hands on his pockets thinking where to go tonight. He already had go to many bars, pubs and clubs. He was already running out of places to go and gamble. So, it is time to go back to the basics.

A stand.

He went into an alleyway, where very well hidden, he took out a table and a red tablecloth, he placed the table at one side of the street, he covered the table with the red cloth and put cards on the table.

"And now, let's wait for some suckers." Izuku said with a smirk. He didn't wait long. A lot of people passed by and that made him some good money.

All was going smoothly until...

"You should be ashamed of yourself!" A kid with glasses that was moving his arms in a robotic fashion, screamed at him while Izuku was counting his gains.

"Excuse me?"

The kid pushed his glasses "What you heard! This acts of gambling on the street are despicable! What would your parents think if they saw you like this?!" He gave Izuku a stern look as he crossed his arms.

Izuku got a sad look in his face as he leaned against the table. "You're right. I don't know what I am doing. You see, I... don't have really good role-models. My mom... she is a drug addict and my dad... he is always out. I barely see him. I don't go to school because I need to gain money for my family. But you are right I'll stop right-"

"Stop!" The kid exclaimed with tears in his eyes "I apologize! I didn't take in consideration how hard your life is! Please, accept this as an apology!" He said taking out his wallet and handing Izuku a fistful of yens. "This is all the money I am carrying! I hope it can help you and your family!"

Izuku grabbed the money with shaky hands "Are-Are you sure? I mean, dad might take it and-"

"Then you can count on me, Tenya Ilda, to help you. Goodbye friend!" He then marched away and Izuku could guess that he had a big, proud smile on his face. Once he was away, Izuku snorted as he put the money in his pockets. He thought that it was enough for today and that maybe, just to please Kurogiri, he won't gamble tonight. He has enough money to spend and share. Even though he won't do the latter.

"Nice move there, boy." He heard a gruff voice behind him and turned to see a man with a black full beard with a shaved chin, hair slicked back, and a cigar on his mouth.

Izuku, put again the 'poor-boy-with-bad-parents' act "W-What do you mean sir?" The man rolled his eyes as he took a puff of his cigar.

"Ya don't fool me boy. I know a hustler when I saw it. Now tell me, why shouldn't I just take yer money?"

Izuku shrugged "I don't know. Maybe because I know a place where a gypsy could get free drinks and smoke under a roof." The man raised a brow.

"Oh? Where? At crackhead mama's place?"

Izuku smirked "Had you heard of 'Queen Ane'?"

*Queen Ane Bar*

"Ya know boy!? The first thing this old man drank, was milk! With alcohol!" The man screamed after some good jars of beer and hugging Izuku by the side.

"I can't believe it." Izuku said sarcastic and the man laughed.

"And I like ya boy! Sorry for threatenin' yer before. Name's Graves. Malcolm Graves."

"Izuku Midoriya. From where are ya Mr. Graves?" Graves laughed.

"Mr. Graves is my bastard father. For ya boy, I am Malcolm or Graves!" Graves said and Izuku chuckled.

"Very well Graves. Now for my question..."

"Right! I am Japanese, but my old man is American. He banged a Japanese chick that was my mother and she got pregnant. Once I fled her womb, she left a note sayin' 'Your name is Malcolm Graves. Good luck.'."

"Ouch. Though childhood." Izuku said with a frown and Graves laughed.

"Yeah, but it made me what I am today boy. Now it's yer turn to tell."

"Guess it's fair." Izuku said as he drank some water. "My dad took me to this bar when I was six. Since then, I started to gamble like crazy. In school, playgrounds, parks and in the bar when he took me. Mom was never okay with that and those two sure fought a lot. Until, dad killed mom." He lost his smile as he stared into the water with memories flashing into his mind.

Graves looked at Izuku with a sad look and he slapped his back making him flinch "Yer strong Izuku. Most brats of that age would lose it. Ya in the other hand, fought the pain. Maybe in not a great way, but ya did it anyway. That's somethin' to be proud of."

Izuku let out a chuckle "You just made my day. Thanks." Then he got an idea "Hey, Graves; want to get some money?"

"Always. Watcha in yer mind?"

Izuku smirked "Simple. Let's become partners." Graves raised a brow.

"Look; I feel flattered and all, but, I am not really into kids."

Izuku sighed and passed a hand across his face. "No. Asociates would be a better word. Look, I am the brains. I make the plays in games and get the green. You, you seem like one strong fella. If shit hits the fan, believe me it happens really often, you take care. I'll help of course, but you'll do the most part. And after all is set and done, we split the gains. Watcha ya say?"

Graves scratched his chin "Hm. Fine, but... if you betray me or take more money..."

"...I'll kill ya boy."

Izuku smirked "Duly noted. So, what's ya quirk?"

"None. I'm quirkless." Graves said as he took a swing from his beer.

"Hm. And how are ya going to fight off anyone that tries something funny?"

Graves grinned "Simple. I have a twelve-gauge ready to take out anyone that crosses the line."

Izuku smirked and extended his hand "Then, let's seal this. Ready to become rich, Malcolm Graves?"

Graves grinned and shook his hand "Always Izuku Midoriya."

Kurogiri was watching from the distance while cleaning a glass. Shigaraki got close to him and whispered. "Who the hell is that guy?"

"Izuku's new friend. Let's hope he isn't a trouble maker."

Shigaraki nodded "Hey, do you think he will join us?"

Kurogiri shrugged "If he thinks just like Izuku, I doubt it. After all..."

"... They just want to live to see the next day."

And done! That was chapter 1 of 'All in the Cards'. Now, let me say somethings.

Izuku here is a great actor and liar. He will trick more people with fake stories in the future.

Izuku will change his way of speech from time to time. It will mostly depend with who he is talking with.

I hope that Graves way of speech is good for his character. If it is not, please tell me.

And that's all! Remember to leave your Review for the girl in the pairing or about anything else. PM me for questions and suggestions. Follow and Favorite me and the story.

Till Next Time.

Roy D. Harper.

Next Chapter: Mr. Fate