Trees surrounded the apartment building and the clock showed it was a little past three in the afternoon. Among the cicadas, a little boy was heard sniffling before a young boy with dark green hair and freckles was shown.
"Midoriya!?" A few people yelled out. Said boy was filled with fear having this thoughts come true.
"Deku!? That shitty nerd!?" Bakugou yelled out. Tiny immediately bubbled the boy's entire body, keeping him in place while she silenced his no doubt rant.
That's mean, Kacchan.
Little Izuku was standing in front of another boy of the same age that was on the ground, both crying.
Can't you see he's crying?
He shifted into a fighting stance, despite his entire body trembling.
If you keep going, I-I-I'll never forgive you!
A young Bakugou was shown with two other children behind him, all three looking confused for a moment. Bakugou then let out a laugh and a smile grew on his face.
Even though you're Quirkless...
Collectively the people in the theater came to the conclusion that this was when they were four, right as kids discovered their Quirks and figured Izuku didn't get his yet.
The two boys behind Bakugou started to use their Quirks, one flying and the other stretching his fingers as Bakugou punched his palm, zooming in on the explosion
...you're pretending to be a hero, Deku?
Bakugou's smile was anything but friendly in that moment. The fear stricken Izuku in screen squeal and backed up, putting his hands up in defense as the other boys ran at him. The screen cut to the sky and a tree as the punch would have landed.
"Bakugou!" Uraraka shot to her feet, anger evident on her face. Everyone was thankful the living grenade was still bubbled from moments ago. "You've always been this bad!? How do you expect to be a hero!?"
"Uraraka please, sit down," Izuku tried to call to her, "Please let it go, it was a long tome ago. I've forgiven him for everything already." She looked conflicted, just like much of the class as she sat back down.
Izuku laid on the ground, clearly roughed up as the boy he was defending sat over him.
All men are not created equal.
The little Izuku was completely beaten down and exhausted by the looks of it. His eyes half lidded and a frown did not suit his face.
This was the reality I learned about society at the young age of four.
A red shoe runs across the sky, sending wave through the water as music started to play. Izuku ran through the city, now in a junior high school uniform.
And that was my first and last setback.
"Yeah! Don't let anyone hold you back Midoriya!" Ashido cheered. Others join in a second later in cheering the now blushing boy on.
Young Midoriya, I knew I chose right All Might thought, his smile widening ever so slightly.
Izuku ran through the streets, his smile big with every step. At the station, the villain replicated Godzilla, roaring out. Izuku stopped amongst other bystanders.
"You ran all the way to watch some villain fight?" Todoroki asked, eyes still fixed on the screen. Izuku was too focused on watching his past self on a day he clearly remembered, so he only let out a small 'hmp.'
Izuku's smile only widened once he stopped. Back on the villain, it zoomed out, showing how large he really was, and letting them see the sign for Tatooin Station. Izuku was at the back of the crowd, clearly excited.
That's a huge villain!
"No dip, shitty nerd." Bakugou scoffed. A few were surprised to see him so calm and unbubbled, but no one said anything, continuing to watch.
The screen went black as music started to play. All Might was encased in light to each rift of the guitar.
Many of the students and even Present Mic, started to cheer at the sight of the number one hero.
Izuku's big bright eyes popped up, his body surrounded in the brilliant gold. He stood behind All Might, reaching out to his idol. PLUS ULTRA changed the picture, and all of the students in their costumes flashed up with their names. My Hero Academia, the shows name appeared on a red screen. Izuku stood alone in the rain on a bridge over the traffic. His notebooks began showing on screen as he walked with his head down.
"Deku, are those your notebooks? You really had a lot." Uraraka noted.
"I've been keeping those for as long as I can remember. They mean a lot to me."
He walked in a white world, just his feet showing as he stopped. The notebooks returned as the little Izuku faced little Bakugou, a black line separating them. They grew older as they switched sides, now facing back to back.
"I am digging this music..." Jirou commented quietly. A few people agreed softly, Present Mic just yelling out 'yeah!'
The music picked up and both boys were then in their hero costumes, attacking each other. Their fists collided and Shigaraki Tomura was reaching out to the screen, still covered in hands.
The students and even a few teachers gasped at the villain's appearance, his one visible eye sending chills down their spines.
All Might grasped the air as he pulled back to punch. He wiped away the villains and dust, then starting to fight the nomu. Kurogiri popped up for a moment before being replaced with Aizawa, apprehending villains with his scarf. Izuku ran forward, followed by Uraraka, Iida, and the rest of the class. Izuku began to punch, his fist taking up the whole screen. Izuku's fist and All Might's started to switch back and forth rapidly.
"That's weird, why is All Might and Midoriya's fists doing that?" Shoji was the first to ask. Many of the others seemed to have the same question. Some looked between the two, neither looking as if they would answer. Todoroki sent Izuku a look, almost to ask 'so its true?'. Izuku just put his head down as he swallowed the feeling of the stares. He kept his eyes on the screen.
The students cycled through, each ready for battle before they were gathered in a group at the foot of UA's entrance, the music ending.
A light flashed on the screen along with a dark building, only one room showing light.
It all began in China, in Qingqing City.
After zooming in, a glowing baby was smiling in the hospital crib.
There was news that a baby that gave off light was born.
The teachers and students realized this was the first recorded even of a quirk.
Papa trembled, shocked at his new baby. More people with powers flitted through.
The students and teachers alike laughed at the man's reaction, he was scared out of his mind.
Ever since then, superpowers were discovered in various places and time passed without the cause being identified.
The earth was covered with the moon only to reappear on its other side.
Before we knew it, the supernatural became normal, and dreams became reality.
All Might walked through in his silver age costume, only his chest and arms swinging as he walked.
The world has become a superhuman society, and about 80% of the world's population now has some kind of special trait.
In a dark room, all Might stood in front of a door, only for the doors to open to the light, his cape flowing along the wind.
In this world swirling with chaos, the profession that everyone once dreamed about and admired came into the limelight. That profession is...
The monstrous villain is back, swiping at power towers in his rage. A muscled man runs, skidding to a stop just in time to catch the fallen tower. The people shout in awe.
"Whoa!"
"Who is that?"
"I did my internship with him, its Dea-" Jirou was cut off by the show.
Oh, it's Death Arms!
He carried out justice through his great physical strength- The Punching Hero!
A rope of water passes in front of the crowd, stopping them from advancing too far. What looks to be a firefighter is controlling the water to do so.
"Oh, I know who that is," Asui commented.
Everyone, this is dangerous. Stay back, stay back!
The rescue specialist, Backdraft, is here, too!
Izuku is in the back of the crowd, moving all over to try for a better view. When his efforts fail, he attempts to move further into the crowd.
"There you are Midoriya, I was wondering when you'd get back on screen," Iida said.
But man, turning into a monster's and amazing Quirk.
What did he do?
He stole someone's bag and went out of control when he was cornered.
Snipe sighed and muttered under his breath, "Idiot."
A Quirk like that, and he's a bag snatcher?
I'm sorry, the trains...Yes, I don't know what time I will make it into work...
You can do it, Kamui!
The crowd, mainly girls, cheers for the figure flying overhead. A man in a blue suit with wooden features makes his way on top the station. The villain's humongous hand attempts to crush him before the new hero dodges completely.
"That'll be me! All the girls will love me so much!" Mineta yelled. Apparently he didn't earn a bubble with that.
Get away!
Izuku finished making his way to the front, brilliant smile as he watched the hero battle. Of course, he answers himself as the hero flies through the air.
Who's fighting? Kamui Woods! The young and talented rising star!
"Dang Midoriya, you answered that for yourself right away," Kaminari said from the row behind Izuku.
Izuku nodded, "I've done this for as long as I can remember."
The man next to the green boy looks to him with a smile.
You were the one asking, but you gave a perfect commentary, kid. You're a fanboy, aren't you?
Izuku diverts his eyes, embarrassed as he replies.
Uh, well...
"Don't be embarrassed, it helped out get here to where you are now Deku!" Uraraka pumped her fists, giving Izuku a big smile. He returned it the best he could, knowing what's going to happen.
Kamui counter attacks, throwing himself on the roof of the station as he faces the bag thief. He glares.
Illegal use of powers during rush hour and robbery resulting in bodily injury. You are the incarnation of evil.
Quite a few teachers snicker or snort at his deduction, knowing that this guy is far from evil, more like pitiful.
As his arm branches out, Izuku once again speaks in excitement, prompting the man next to him to join in.
Oh, here it comes!
Show us something flashy, Tree Man!
Pre-emptive...
Izuku starts.
Binding...
Kamui continues.
...Lacquered Chain Prison!
They both shout out as Kamui's branches go in for the hit.
"Midoriya, that's so cool! You really know your stuff, huh?" Uraraka asks, excitement clear in her eyes.
"I-I guess. Its all I've really ever done, a hobby really." Izuku rubs the back of his head, small smile gracing his lips.
Canyon Cannon!
A giant woman in a tan, orange, and purple suit drop kicks the villain. The unknown hero leaves the crowd and even the heroes stunned, Kamui being frozen half way through his special attack.
"Yes! Come on, show me the goo-!" Mineta was bubbled with a snap of Tiny's fingers. The girl didn't even turn around.
Huh?
Reporters file in, snapping picture after picture of this new hero.
Here it is, here it is, here it is, here it is.
She stands over the villain, making sure he's out cold as she introduces herself, in a rather unique way.
Today is the day of my debut! My name is Mt. Lady, a pleasure to make your ass-quaintance.
"I hate that bitch," the whole class pales as Midnight mutters under her breath, they all remember what happened when those two met on that show a while back. It was Mineta's favorite for months.
Here it is, here it is, here it is, here it is.
Izuku searches through his bag as paparazzi take Mt. Lady's pictures. Kamui is still on shock, not pulling back his special attack.
Sh-she's getting the credit...
Along with the superpowers came an explosive increase in crime.
She shrinks down, waving to the civilians, the other heroes standing on the side.
As the country was struck in the slow progress of drastic law reforms, courageous people started performing heroic acts from out of the comic books.
The rookie hero stands with the police that hold the giant bag snatcher, waving to the cameras with a smile.
Guarding against superpowers and defending against evil. Heroes were soon accepted by the public, and it was established as an official position. Based on their performance, they are paid by the government and gain renown among the masses.
Her sweet smile turns greedy, giddy at the thought of money.
"What!?" A few people cry out. Not many were used to seeing the rookie hero without her sugary smile.
Gigantification, huh?
Izuku remains where he stood after the crowd dissipated, muttering to himself as he writes in his notebook.
"There it is, again with the muttering," Ashido says, giggling behind her hand.
She looks like she'll be popular, and it's an amazing Quirk, but thinking about the damage to the city that'll go hand in hand with that, It's use might be limited? No but whether or not she can control the size...
The man from during the fight spots the junior high student, taking notice of what he's doing.
Hey wait, you're taking notes? You wanna be a hero? That's great! You can do it!
Out of his own head, Izuku smiles at the encouragement, light shining in his big green eyes.
Yes! I'll do my best!
The scene changes, saying "Episode 1: Midoriya Izuku: Origin" on a yellow screen. Aldera Junior High appears, there's a class filled with students and a teacher at its head.
"So that's were you went to junior high, Midoriya," Iida comments.
Since you're all third years, it's time for you to think seriously about your future.
Izuku's head is down, not paying much attention as he writes line after line in his notebook.
I'll pass out handouts for your future plans now, but...
The teacher seems angry as he snatches the papers.
"He doesn't seem very nice," Kirishima says.
...you're all...
He throws them above the class, a smile on his face.
...pretty much planning to go into the hero course, right?
The students cheer, letting their Quirks run wild in the excitement.
Yes! Yes, yes, you all have wonderful Quirks! But using your powers at school is against the rules!
"He's not a very good teacher either if he's letting this happen so easily," Tokoyami chimes in.
Izuku looks to the ground, hand barely raised compared to his other classmates. His usual smile, unseen.
Teach!
A voice breaks through the rest, quieting the others. Bakugou has his feet on his desk, head thrown back.
Don't lump us all in the same group. I'm not gonna be stuck at the bottom with the ret of these rejects!
"Bakugou, you're so manly even back then!" Kirishima was knocked on his head by the blond.
The rest of the class rages, calling the boy out.
That was uncalled for, Katsuki!
Yeah, yeah!
He doesn't explode on them, only yelling at them with an obnoxious smile on his face.
You should all shut up like the extras you are!
Oh, if I remember correctly, you want to go to UA High, right, Bakugou?
The teacher's comment seems to act like a pause button. The class forgets it's uproar in exchange for being shocked. Izuku doesn't comment, putting his head in his arms on the desk.
UA? That national school!?
It was in the top 0.2% this year, you know!
Their acceptance rate's always really low, too!
Once again Bakugou gloats, jumping out from his seat to stand on his desk.
That's exactly why you guys are just extras! I aced the mock test! I'm the only one at this school who could possibly get into UA. I'll definitely surpass All Might and become the top hero! My name'll be inscribed on the list of the top earners!
Oh yeah, Midoriya wanted yo go to UA, too, right?
The teacher even manages to shut Bakugou up. Izuku squeaks, Slowly looks up with dread. The class is frozen for a moment before they all break into laughter.
"Wait..."
"What?"
"Why are they laughing?"
Huh? Midoriya? No way!
You can't get into the hero course just by studying!
"Deku, what do they mean? Don't they know you have an amazing Quirk?" Uraraka asks, putting a gentle hand on Izuku's shoulder. Izuku avoids her gaze by looking at the screen, even if its a grimace.
"You'll see," is all he gives her.
He stands, trying to defend himself as best he can to his peers.
Th-They got rid of that rule! There's just no precedent...
Bakugou takes the spotlight, lunging at the smaller boy and using his Quirk to break the desk. Izuku is sent flying to the ground.
"Whoa man! Not cool!" Ashido yells out.
"Yeah, what was that?" Kaminari looks to the current explosive boy, who only ignores his classmates.
Hey, Deku!
Smoke circles Bakugou as Izuku looks up and begins to tremble.
You're below the rejects! You're Quirkless! How can you even stand in the same ring as me?
"Bakugou! How could you? You know he's far from Quirkless, and you're so disrespectful!" The accused boy stands up, sparks starting to fly from his hands. Everyone begins holding their comments in, not wanting to face those explosive hands or words.
Izuku throws his hands up, scooting back as far as he can until he hits the wall.
No, wait, Kacchan! it's not like I'm trying yo compete with you or anything! Believe me!
Izuku looks down, a sad smile on his face.
It's just that it's been my goal ever since I was little. And well...
He looks up, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
...I won't know unless I try...
Bakugou rages, both hands emitting smoke as the rest of the class backs him up. Nasty looks and glares are the only thing Izuku witnesses from his classmates. He looks down, disappointment from being shut down.
"Midoriya," Todoroki puts a hand on Izuku's other shoulder, hesitantly squeezing it before letting his hand fall. The greenette sends the ice and fire boy a small smile as a thank you.
Whaddaya mean, unless you try!? Are you taking the test for fun!? What the hell can you do? You're Quirkless!
The city is shown, 12:02 pm. A woman sits in a blue dome-like barrier. An employ from the store runs out in panic.
Thief! Someone!
A humanoid creature made of some kind of slime in running down the street, his body filled with cash.
"Isn't that that sludge guy that got Bakugou!?"
"Oh no, is this what that happened!?"
Catch me if you can!
Civilians watch as the sludge runs past. A person step out of a convenience store, single bag in his scrawny hand. He stops as he hears what they're saying.
All Might, who's been quiet for a while sighs to himself. He knew as soon as Tiny told him that the main character was who he thought, he's seen this coming. At least soon he can stop holding onto his hero form.
Huh? there's no hero around.
Normally someone would come right away.
This guy's taking advantage of the chaos from this morning.
There are lots of people around who don't know what to do with their Quirks.
There's no end to them.
The man that came out from the store suddenly shifts, becoming larger and stronger looking. When he speaks, it draws everyone's attention.
"Is that... All Might?" Yaoyorozu thinks out loud, being the first to point it out.
There is and end.
Their faces lift up in smiles.
Why?
The sludge looks back, eyes widening in panic upon seeing the well known smile.
Because I am here!
The class begins to speak all at once, turning to question shown hero. Before they can get far, Tiny bubbles them, yelling out, "It'll all be explained. Sit and watch, don't pester the guy." And like that, they're all unbubbled, going back to quietly watch the show.
The screen turns blue, "My Hero Academia" flashes to life on top, then the same thing happens again with a red background. The time is 3:30 pm now as its back to Izuku. He's packing up as the other students file out with their friends.
Hey, let's go do karaoke.
Sure, nothing better to do.
"I want to see who you were friends with back then!" Uraraka cheers, her smile big. Izuku just smiles sadly, knowing she'll be disappointed to see he had none.
Izuku swipes through the news on his phone.
The incident this morning is all over the headlines! I can't wait to hurry up and go home so I can write it down in my notebook.
"Diligent as ever Midoriya," Iida says proudly, happy even back then his friend was so devoted to hero study. It made his heart as class president swell with the feeling.
Before he can put away his notebook, its snatches from his hand by a familiar face. Bakugou is looking down on the younger boy, scowl adorning his face.
Nobody says a word, waiting to see what their classmate was going to do this time. A few of the teachers whisper to each other quietly.
We're not done talking yet, Deku.
Katsuki, what's that?
His minions come up from behind with smug smiles. Bakugou shows them the notebook's cover and they laugh.
Huh? "Hero Analysis for the Future?" Seriously?
Midoriya...
Embarrassed, Izuku stands up, desperation clear.
I-It's fine, isn't it? Give it back!
Bakugou swiftly takes the notebook between both hands, sending an explosion to the poor pages as Izuku screams.
"No!"
"How could you!?"
"That's so cruel!"
That's mean...
He's completely devastated but it only gets worse when Bakugou throws it out the window behind him without even looking back.
What!?
Most top string heroes have stories about them from their school days.
Izuku shakes as the bully keeps talking.
I want the shine of being able to be called the only student to make it into UA from this mediocre junior high school. I mean, I'm a perfectionist.
He's so petty.
Bakugou places a hand on Izuku's shoulder, emitting smoke from between his fingers as he smiles through the threat.
"I'm so going to cream you next practice you bully!" Uraraka's outburst made a few people jump, she was scary when she was mad.
"Uraraka, please sit down, it'll alright," Izuku tried to calm her. She sat down crossing her arms and furrowing her brows.
So anyways, don't apply to UA, nerd.
Izuku's left standing with his head down as the trio leaves, taunting him as they go.
Come on, you could at least say something back.
Don't say that. He's pathetic. He still can't face reality.
Seeming to remember something, Bakugou stops. Looking back once more to the green hair boy, he smiles.
If you want to be a hero that badly, there's a quick way to do it. Believe that you'll be born with a Quirk in your next life and take a last chance dive off the roof!
"No way!"
"You aren't a hero, not at all."
"So unmanly!"
"You piece of shit!"
"What the hell man!?"
"Not cool!"
" Everyone be quiet! How are you ever going to become a hero Bakugou? Especially if you treat someone weaker that you like that. We will be having a serious talk once we get back young man." Aizawa stands. All eyes turn to him as he speaks, for once he's the center of attention outside the classroom. Bakugou just scoffs, watching the screen and ignoring his instructor.
"Go easy on him Eraser," Tiny startles everyone, especially considering she's defending the bully. "That was a long time ago, people change and you'll see it very well many times when it comes to Katsuki."
Bakugou would never admit it, but since that moment he regrets the words that came out of his mouth. Even he knew that it was going was too far. He also knew he didn't deserve what that kidnapping chick said about him, he's not that different as back then. He hasn't grown up much if at all. Dammit, he deserves every word from his classmates' mouths, tenfold.
Izuku hunches further at the suggestion, turning to face his bullies. Bakugou holds up his hand, a deathly glare accompanying his exploding hand.
What?
Izuku's confidence from seconds ago is wiped away. Once packed up, Izuku walks behind the school, head still down.
'Idiot, if I really jumped, that would mean you instigated a suicide! Think before you speak!'
At least he didn't try to do it. It didn't lessen any glares or the guilt that pooled in his gut.
He spots something, drawing his attention away for a moment. Three fish nibble on his crispy notebook in the water.
That's not fish food, stupid.
He grabs it from them as they flee from the human.
That's my notebook... Stupid... Stupid bastard...
"Did Midoriya just swear?" Kaminari's mouth is open in shock, so are a few others.
"Even the most kind person can be pushed to the edge sometimes, ribbit," Asui says.
The screen blurs as a little voice is heard.
"Oh my god..."
"So cute!"
Mom!
Mini Izuku is back, running to his mother. Pausing in her task of doing the dishes, she looks to the little fluff of energy.
Mom, the computer!
Again?
All Might posters are stuck to the walls in this room. Izuku's mom searches for something on the computer as he head bangs like a jackhammer.
"Really excited for this video, huh?" Kirishima chuckles. Izuku blushes, knowing this is going to be embarrassing.
Hurry!
Jeez, you've probably added ten thousand views just by yourself, Izuku. It's too scary for me. I can't watch it.
His smile grows bigger and his eyes sparkle as the video starts.
That was an old video.
A disaster that happened a long time ago. The video of a hero that debuted right after that.
Can you see that? He's already saved a hundred people! That's crazy! It hasn't even been ten minutes! That's crazy!
"This is All Might's debut video." Tokoyami's eyes widen. All Might himself stares at the screen, seeing how long his successor was devoted to him. His heart feels as if its going to burst with how much sentimental feeling are filling it.
Fire was everywhere and the people were hurt as they all watched what was happening. The camera zoomed in on a certain spot, a person poping up over the edge of a burning train cabin. Izuku's smile held as the figure began to laugh.
He's laughing!
Young Izuku was absolutely entranced. The man had people piled high on him, all hurt and unconscious.
It's fine now. Why?
He smiled despite the situation.
Because I am here.
Izuku was blown away with glee as the words were said. He cheered, telling his dreams to his action figure.
He's so cool! Once I get my Quirk, I wanna be like him, too!
"You're so excited Midoriya, its cute." Izuku blushes harder than before, seeing Todoroki's smile as he says that.
As the little one laughed, imitating All Might, his mother watched from the door. She was smiling but it quickly turned into a frown as she looks away.
The class remained silent, a bad feeling about his mother's concerned face.
You should probably give it up.
The old doctor said it bluntly, not sugar coating the news at all. Izuku was white as a sheet, paralyzed by the looks of it. He even dropped his All Might action figure.
"Oh no..." Izuku says under his breath, he knows what this is. He can feel the tears welling up in his eyes already.
That's... Is something wrong with him after all? Most of the other kindergarteners' Quirks have already manifested... He's the only one...
The doctor attempted to investigate.
Excuse me, but you're fourth generation, right, ma'am? May I ask about your Quirk?
Yes, of course. I can pull small objects to me. My husband can breathe fire.
With her hand on her cheek and watching her son, she pulled the fallen action figure to herself with the use of her Quirk.
Normally by age four, he would have manifested one of those Quirks, or some combination of the two.
"Those are nothing like his, how did he get his Quirk from those two?" Snipe asks to no one. Other than those that know the secret of One for All, everyone one else in the room is speechless.
The x-ray on the wall was zoomed in, all the little toes perfectly in place.
"No way..."
In the past, when the superpowers first started showing up, the results of an early research study were published. It became common practice to see if the pinky toe was missing a joint or not. When parts of the body aren't used, they're deemed unnecessary. People who don't have the joint were thought to be a newly evolved form.
He began pointing to the little toe on the x-ray, showing off the two joints.
You can see by looking at this x-ray that Izuku has two joints.
It's unusual to see that these days, but that means he has no Quirk.
"Midoriya?" Izuku doesn't even look to see who's speaking to him. Tears silently fall down his cheeks. It still hurts after all these years and all that's happened.
The room was dark as the video played in the background. His mom stood by the door with her back turned the screen.
Can you see that? He's already saved a hundred people! That's crazy! It hasn't even been ten minutes! That's crazy!
He's laughing!
It's fine now. Why? Because I am here.
Izuku's small voice sounded above the video, small and shaking.
Mom... He saves everyone with a smile no matter what trouble they're in... He's such a cool hero...
The chair spun around, tears formed in his mom's eyes. Izuku was crying, the tears welling up in his eyes before they fell.
Can I... be a hero, too?
I'm sorry, Izuku! I'm sorry. I'm sorry!
He was smiling but it wasn't a happy smile, it was more broken even with his mom hugging him tight.
Uraraka flings herself on Izuku, both of them crying. A few others in the room are crying, even teachers. This was too sad, they couldn't imagine how Izuku felt.
No, that's not it. That's not it, Mom. What I wanted you to say back then was...
Izuku was walking alone under a 3 meter high bridge, lost in thought.
'You decided back then, didn't you? That's right. Don't worry about what other people think! Hold your head up high and plunge forward!'
"Yeah! You go Deku!" Uraraka cheered, still holding the green boy in her arms.
He clutched his fist, determination causing him to clench his teeth. He made his way down the tunnel, doing his imitation of All Might's laugh. Little did he know, behind him could be his certain death. Sludge flushed upward and out of the manhole, reforming. Izuku stopped, slowly turning to the weird sound.
A villain!?
Bakugou froze. Had that thing gotten Izuku? What was going on here?
His eyes filled with fear as the evil doer towered over, smiling down at him.
A medium-sized invisibility cloak...
'No...' Bakugou thought, his palms were bubbled as sparks began igniting.
It detached form the manhole, body fully above ground. He pounced on the Quirkless boy, swallowing him whole. Izuku's notebook was flung to the side as the villain held the boy close. His body flowed into the student through his mouth and nose, blocking all air passages.
"Midoriya!"
"No!"
"Get away from him!"
Don't worry. I'm just going to take over your body. Calm down. It'll only hurt for about 45 seconds. You'll feel better soon.
Izuku grabbed at the villain's body, his hands pulling but doing little to no good.
'I can't... breathe...'
You can't grab me, I'm fluid! Thanks for your help. You're my hero.
That stung everyone. This was just as bad as Bakugou was, and to think, all on the same day.
The monster even held him above the ground so that Izuku was kicking at the air as he struggled.
I didn't think that had come to this city.
'My body... There's no strength...'
Izuku's grip started to weaken, his body falling limp.
"No! Keep fighting!"
"Don't let go yet man!"
"You can do it, don't give up!"
I'm dying... Am I dying?'
Only the top of his face was visible now. His eyes were filled with tears that barely had the chance to fall.
'I'm dying... Somebody... Somebody! No...!'
All Might cringed, seeing how close he'd been to losing the boy.
The sludge villain looked back in alarm as the manhole cover he emerged from flew off.
It's all right now, young man.
There stood an imposing figure, still holding the convenience store bag.
I am here!
The sludge tried to retaliate, throwing a wave of fluid towards the number one hero. All Might ducked and rushed the monster.
Texas Smash!
The villain was being blown away by the power, screaming in pain as his body fell apart.
The students were smiling, happiness filling their chests seeing that their hero saved their small classmate.
Wind pressure...!?
Izuku was freed, so close to unconsciousness. He just barely opened his eyes to see the man that saved him before everything went dark.
'All... Migh...'
Izuku was passed out on the ground, eyes rolled to the back of his head. All Might was comically patting his cheek, trying to rouse Izuku to consciousness. It actually worked.
"That is so not how to wake someone up All Might! Do I have to teach you how to do it properly!?" Thirteen went off on the hero.
"I'm sorry!" All Might pleaded with the rescue hero, begging for forgiveness.
Hey! hey! He- Oh, good!
All Might stood bent over Izuku, smiling down on him. Izuku immediately crawled backwards in panic, hair raising on end.
I'm glad you're okay! Sorry 'bout getting you caught up in my villain fighting. I don't usually make mistakes like this, but I was in high spirits on my day off in a new place.
All Might raised a hand in apologies, shrugging at his mistake, he laughed as he explained why.
But, you were a big help. Thanks!
All Might held up two bottles labeled "Torrent" and inside was a knocked out sludge monster.
"A bottle, really?" Jirou was not impressed.
I captured him safely!
Izuku watched his idol, eyes spinning as did his head. Even the goofy smile on his face was shaky.
'The number one hero... All Might... H-He's the real thing... He looks completely different in person! Oh, right! An a-autograph! Where should I-?
Finally able to move, Izuku scrambled to find something for All Might to sign.
In that notebook- He already did!
Once more with the head banging, Izuku bowed continuously over and over as he thanked the large man.
"You're going to give yourself brain damage doing that young man!" Recovery girl finally spoke up. Izuku sent her a panicked apology which she waved off.
Th-Thank you very much! It'll be an heirloom! A family treasure!
Okay!
All Might patted the bottle in his pocket, sending a wave to the flustered young boy.
Well, I need to take this guy to the police. See you again on the other side of the screen!
The number one hero began to stretch, readying himself to get going.
Wait, already?
Pros are constantly fighting enemies and time.
'Wait... There are still... things I want to ask...'
Well then,
All Might jumped from the street, flying meters into the air.
I'm counting on your continued support!
Wait.
Izuku clung to All Might's leg, the skin on his face flapping in the wind.
"Oh my god, Midoriya!"
"What that absolute fuck!?"
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
All Might attempted to gently push Izuku off his leg, the boy only help on tighter.
Let go of me! Your fanaticism is too much!
If I... let go now... I'll... I'll die...!
Izuku's defense shut the hero up, the obvious conclusion to All Might's plan would have ended in disaster.
That's true.
Izuku didn't give up on his questioning, still talking despite the wind literally in his face.
I... have... a lot of things... I want to ask you directly!
"I'm not even going to comment on that one." Aizawa just face palmed, head shaking in utter disappointment and defeat. How did this kid manage to get into his class again?
Okay, okay! I get it, so close your eyes and mouth!
All Might grabbed onto Izuku's back, making sure he didn't slip and fall before looking for a spot to land. his cough went unnoticed by the fanboy, and so was the blood seeping form his mouth.
"All Might...?" Yaoyorozu's brows furrowed, concern lacing her features.
"All Might, are you okay?" Kirishima turned around, directly questioning the hero. Other students turned too, wanting to know if their idol was alright.
"I'm fine, I'm fine. Just keep watching, it'll be okay!" The number one hero's smile didn't do anything to sooth the worry they held.
Shit.
He landed the two of them on the discount store. Izuku looked almost dead just from that flight, shaking just from the short time.
Th-That was scary...
"You look dead," Asui was as blunt as ever.
Good grief. If you talk to the people downstairs, I'm sure they'll let you down. I seriously am outta time, so I really must go.
As All Might started to leave, Izuku straightened up.
Wait! Um...
No! I will not wait!
But-
A flashback showed Izuku in the doctor's office when he was four, being told he wasn't getting a Quirk.
You should probably give it up.
Izuku's outstretched hand started to fall as more flashbacks played through his head.
I'm sorry, Izuku! I'm sorry. I'm sorry!
What the hell can you do? You're Quirkless!
His hand fell, and he looked down.
"Damn, that really sucks. How did you get through all that man?" Kirishima frowns, his own past feelings bubbling up a little.
'That might be true... but even so, I...'
He balled his fists, trembling thanks to how tight his body tensed up.
Even if I don't have a Quirk, can I become a hero?
"You really were Quirkless, weren't you?" Iida asks that question everyone was thinking.
Izuku's tears never stopped, "Yeah, yeah I was." Even more questions raced through everyone's minds, none of them seeming to have a logical answer.
Izuku's question halted All Might in his path.
Can even someone without a Quirk be like you?
Izuku shut his eyes tight while asking, nervous about his idol's answer. All Might turned, barely facing Izuku's small form on the roof.
My meeting with All Might... This miracle... At the time, I couldn't even imagine how much it would change my fate.
So this is how it all happened?
Izuku's crisp notebook pops up, music starting to play as it zoomed out. All Might flashed on screen for a second before Izuku was running, fast as he could under the stars. Little Izuku took the spot light again, playing with his action figure happily.
Slowly the running Izuku's sky lightened, turning to early morning. Even as he tripped he got right back up and kept running, not stopping at all.
He ran for a while longer before it switched over to a back and white picture. Mini Izuku was crying as well as Big Izuku.
Then footprints in the sand trailed along a beach, the sun high in the sky before the music came to an end.
"Go get more food if you need it! Izuku, come with me please, same to you All Might!" Tiny stood up, the lights slowly coming on as well. Nobody felt like food after that so only the two requested got up, following the girl that brought them here out and into a side room.
"What did you want to speak to us about young Tiny?" All Might spoke first. Tiny wasn't very happy looking anymore, her smile from earlier now absent.
"I just want to warn you that the next episode is going to be the introduction to everything and the one after that will be when you explain everything about One for All." Izuku tried to swallow the anxiety he felt, thick in his throat.
"It's alright, its to help people after all." His small but genuine smile seemed to surprise the girl. She sniffled and tears welled up in her eyes. All Might and Izuku both panicked, a crying girl was not something they knew how to handle alone.
"You two are too good for the world, I'm so happy I could meet you, even if it was like this." She wiped her eyes on her sleeve, slipping past them and to the door. "Come on, we should get these next two episode's over with, and I need more popcorn."
Yes! One episode down, so many more to go. I'm going to update as I finish these because I'm no good at keeping schedules. Going to go for as far as I can with this so I hope you all stick around! Thank you so much for all the reviews, follows, and favorites! See you next chapter! 3