"What you're doing is insane! I didn't want my knowledge to be used for something like this" a man shouted.
"The only thing I remember is that I will fund your research and we both get the benefits", another man replied.
"I only intended this for medical research. We are not playing god here! Whatever, I'm done!"
"You wouldn't want to do that, Professor"
A gunshot was heard and the Professor grunted.
"That's the first warning. We already did unforgivable things together. Don't forget. You're here forever", the second man said.
A few moments of silence passed.
"You can come out now", the Professor said.
"Are you okay? I can at least cauterize it with my flames", a boy asked.
"Listen. You and the boy you're carrying are my masterpieces. If you fall in that man's hands, society will be in danger. He hasn't noticed yet. Get out. Run"
"What can I do? I'm just a boy and he's still a baby"
"Leave the boy at this address. After that, go east. Someone you can trust will be waiting for you"
"Okay"
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Izuku was released from the hospital after a day of resting. When he got home, he was hugged by his sobbing mother.
"Izu, my baby! You had no idea how worried I was!" she cried.
"I'm okay, mom", he assured her.
The truth was: he was not okay. He had a lot of questions in his mind. The teen named E 009 had too many mysteries surrounding him. And then there was the fact that Izuku had a sudden boost in power when he heard a voice. Also, he had that weird dream.
"Mom. Is it okay if I jog around for a bit?" Izuku asked.
He arrived at Dagoba Municipal Beach Park. Izuku looked at his arms once again. According to the police, his classmates said that green marks appeared all over his body when he beat up the monster.
E 009. And that monster was called AM 002… he looked at his right chest and "AM 018" was tattooed there.
He pushed away the unpleasant thought that was forming in his mind. Izuku charged up power in his fist and released a strong gust of wind towards the horizon. What he felt back then when he was fighting AM 002 was completely different. It was like he was a completely different person.
"Congratulations on your recovery", a voice said.
A skinny blond man was standing behind him.
"Mr. Toshinori…"
"What's with the long face? You fought a real villain and survived. You should be happy"
"That's true… But… There was something strange that happened"
"Something strange?"
"Whenever there's something dangerous going on, I can't help but jump towards danger. There's a voice inside me who would tell me to help and I would unintentionally do things. Like in UA's entrance exam. When Uraraka was in danger, the voice made me go all out against the robot. It's the same when Mr. Aizawa was about to get killed by AM 002. I jumped in"
"There are many heroes who are like that. They would jump ahead without thinking and save the day"
"Is that really the case for me?"
Toshinori placed his hand on Izuku's shoulder and said, "It's best to leave things at that. Right now, you should be more focused on something more important"
"Something more important?"
"Have you forgotten? It's almost time for UA's Sports Festival!"
"Ahh!"
UA Sports Festival, an annual school event that showcased each students' strengths by pitting them against each other. It was an important event since it was a chance for each student to showcase their abilities since the event would be aired in the national television. Agencies would scout potential sidekicks during that event.
"W-What should I do? There's a big event coming and I'm not ready!" Izuku panicked.
"Don't worry. We've come a long way already. A few months ago, you wouldn't even imagine yourself participating because of your dangerous Quirk. Look at yourself now", Toshinori told him.
He was right. Izuku used to be only capable of releasing powerful blasts and injuring himself but the current him managed to fight a villain and survive. However…
"The current me is not enough. My punches… As of now, I'm too slow. I can't be the number one if I stay this way! Mr. Toshinori, I need to be stronger!" Izuku said.
Toshinori smiled, "It's good that you know that. Don't worry. I will train you to be as strong as you need. That's why you need this! Aim to Win: American Extreme Plan!"
He handed him his training schedule.
"UA would give you time to train yourselves. We need to strengthen your body even further and focus on your speed. Prepare yourself! We'll train like crazy starting tomorrow!" Toshinori said.
"Tomorrow? Why not today?"
"I appreciate your enthusiasm but you just got out of the hospital. Rest is always important. Just make sure you won't drop like a fly when we actually start!"
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And like what Toshinori said, they were given two weeks to hone their skills individually. Izuku felt immediately felt the pressure when a certain incident happened.
Many students gathered in front of Class 1-A.
"What's going on?!" Ochaco asked.
"'No way out! What're they here for?" Minoru asked.
"Scoping out the competition, duh, small fry. Cuz we're the kids who survived a villain attack. Makes sense they'd want a look before the sports festival", Katsuki said.
He then moved towards them and growled, "No point, though. Move aside, cannon fodder."
"Can we please not resort calling those we don't even know 'cannon fodder'?" Tenya asked.
"It's true. We came to get a look. But you sure are modest. Are all the kids in the hero course like this one?" a purple-haired boy went to the front, "Gotta say, I'm a little disillusioned if this is what you're offering. I heard there was one of you who stood toe-to-toe against a villain who fought All Might. I guess rumours are just rumours."
"What are you saying, Midoriya's real and he can kick your ass!" Minoru said.
Everyone looked at Izuku.
"Is that really him?"
"He looks too plain"
"I expected it to be the noisy blond"
The students whispered among themselves.
"It's you, huh?" the purple-haired boy looked straight at him, "You must be blessed with a good Quirk. For a General Studies Kid like me, this'll be the perfect chance to knock you off your pedestal. Consider this as a declaration of war."
And with that, the students left.
"Listen up, Midoriya. Don't you fucking lose until I beat the crap out of you", Katsuki said and walked away.
With their declarations on his head, Izuku proceeded to training with all his might for two weeks.
And then it was time for the tournament.\
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