Deku, Age 14
Today was the day. Deku was going on an infiltration mission for the first time. All for One stood before him, clad in his skull-like mask.
"My boy, your first task is at hand. You will begin scouting out UA, finding who will be applying to attend this year. Study everything you can, applicant names, their quirks, the teacher's information. Once we've compiled this, we can move forward with phase 2."
"Understood, master. I won't fail you."
"I know you won't, my boy. Now, for your new face." All for One led him over to Kurogiri who had a group of items prepared. Makeup, wigs, clothes.
"Alright. Here we go." Kurogiri went to work to alter Deku's appearance. "Finally, a unique touch." He held out an item for Deku.
"A choker? Really?" Deku looked at him with annoyance.
"It adds a distraction away from your face and alters your voice to sound older. Plus, it makes you look cute." he smuggly added.
"Alright MOM." Deku emphasized the last word, knowing how Kurogiri hated being labeled the "mother" of the two boys.
"Call me that again, and I'll warp you to the moon." Kuro growled, and Deku simply smiled.
"Yes ma'am."
"YOU LITT-"
"All right, that's enough. Deku, if you wouldn't mind." All for One motioned to the choker which Deku accepted with reluctance and slid on. Now he was a blonde, tanner, more simply dressed young man compared to his formal villain look. He could now pass for his fake identity. "Now, tell me who you are."
"Bisco Hatori, a recently hired aide for the upcoming entrance exams. My quirk is Analysis, which allows my to sort and process information and data at an increased rate. I've been brought in to help with the applicants to U.A. and to help select who will be sorted into the specific courses." Deku stated off his fake identity as he had memorized it.
"You look weird, bro." Tomura chirped up.
"Says the guy with a hand on his face."
"It's cool." Tomura snapped back.
"Boys, behave." Kurogiri spoke up.
"Okay, mom." both Deku and Tomura replied, causing Kuro to let out a loud sigh.
"Just.. Get going." Kurogiri opened a gate for Deku, who walked through. On the other side was UA high school. Deku put on his fake ID that marked him as an aide and walked to the front gate.
"Here we go." Upon having his ID scanned, the gate swung open and he walked in to the large entrance room. He saw two students walking down the hall.
"Excuse me, I'm new here. Which way's the teacher's workroom?"
"Oh, right down that way! Take a left and it'll be the first door on the left." A blue haired girl spoke up, pointing down the halls.
"Thank you." Deku nodded and made his way, stopping in front of the teacher's lounge. Upon opening the door, he saw a woman in a very provacative outfit sitting at one of the desks. She turned to look at him.
"Oh, hey. You new here?" Deku recognized her as the 18 only hero: Midnight.
"Yeah, one of the analysists. I was sent by the principal to get some files for him. The new applicants, current students. Guess he wants to double check everything for next year, you know." he played the part of an over-worked intern to the hero.
"Alright. Just let me know if you need any help. I'm currently going over some of my student's grades. These kids are talented, but I swear, some of them are just so dumb."
"Kids, am I right?" Deku sat down at one of the empty computers and slid a flash drive into it. The drive's program bypassed the login screen as expected, but now it was up to him to manually get the info needed. He scrolled through the folders on the destop
"Let's see… Applicants." Deku clicked on the file, copying it to the flash drive. He saw names flash across the "Copying File" window. Tenya Iida, Ochaco Uraraka, Momo Yaoyorozu. One name pulled his focus as it flashed past.
Katsuki Bakugo. Deku's eyes widened as he processed this. Bakugo. The guy who had taunted him and bullied him for years was going to be applying to be here. He smiled at the idea of meeting his old friend as a villain.
"Oh, Bakugo. I hope you make it in. I've been meaning to catch up." As the files finished copying, he pulled up the teacher info. Sliding it over to the folder, he glimpsed the names going by. Midnight, Eraser Head, Present Mic… and All Might. Deku's eyes widened with disbelief. All Might, their prime target, was going to be teaching here?
"… Things just got a LOT easier." he grinned as he pulled out the flash drive, his mission now completed. He shut off the computer and walked off.
"You done?" Midnight called out to him, and he held up the flash drive.
"Yeah, just got to get this to the principal. Nice meeting you!" he gave a friendly wave.
"You too." she waved him off and he walked out to the hallway. Seeing he was alone, he placed the flash drive into a small device which started flashing a red light. At the League's Lair, the information was appearing on Deku's laptop. A green light told him it was complete, and he disconnected the drive, slipping the scanner back into his pocket. He stood in front of the principal's office, and knocked on the door.
"Come in." a voice called out, and Deku opened the door to see a small white animal in a suit behind a desk, on the opposite side was a blonde student with a spkied hairdo. Sitting next to him was-
"ALL MIGHT?" Izuku's voice screamed out from inside Deku's mind, and he struggled to keep his composure.
'Sir, here's the files on the recent applicants' quirks as well as their grades and study ethic in their current schools. Thought you might want to look it over yourself." He handed the flash drive to the principal, who simply nodded.
"Thank you, mr... Hatori. Things have been a bit hectic around here with the new school year approaching. This is one of our current students, Mirio Togata. And you might already know All Might."
"Greeting, young man! It's good to see such young adults dedicated to teaching the next generation." All Might shook his hand.
"Well, I do what I can, but I'm more here for the anaylsis period."
"I'm shaking All Might's hand. I'm meeting All Might. All Might is IN FRONT OF ME!" Izuku's voice rambled on, and Deku nodded to the occupants of the room.
Thank you, sir. But I have to be getting back now. Good day." He waved and walked out. In the hall, he quikcly made he way back to the front entrance and out the buiding. He pulled out his cell phone and dialed the one number he had saved. "Kuro, mission complete and successful. I need a gate."
"Understood. On the other side of the road." Deku made his way across the street and proceeded down the alleyway to the waiting portal. Walking through, he proceeded to his laptop, bringing up the data he had gathered.
"Well done, my boy. And no-one suspected you?"
"No, master. And I have some even more interesting news. All Might is not only going to be teaching there, but I saw him with the principal. He was with another student, someone named Mirio Togata."
All Might himself will be there? This makesthings somewhat more simple. What relationship does he have with this student?"
"I don't know, I couldn't find out."
"Not to worry, my boy. We have means of figuring it out. For now, let's see what we have." The group went over to the laptop, and Deku started shifting through the applicants. A few were marked as possible future recruits, while others were simply recorded for future information.
Months later, UA entrance exams:
Deku was watching the applicants within the testing grounds, analysing their performances and totaling their scores as they destroyed the robotic opponents. After the signal sounded, he compiled as his data and sent it into the main data files. While he was doing this, his scanner was sending the info back to the League. Once the rest of the analysts had finished, the U.A. staff informed them that any information would be kept private until the school year began per the agreement they had. All of them agreed, even Deku, keeping up with the role. As he left, he made a quick stop by the teacher's lounge. Since everyone else was going over the applicant's performances, the room was empty at the time he arrived.
"Here we go." He placed a small device under one of the tables and pushed it. Now, they would have an ear inside the heart of U.A. It wasn't the ideal choice, but at the moment he was pressed for time. He made his way outside and heade to the alley where the portal was waiting for him.
"How did it go?"Kurogiri asked, standing behind the bar.
"Without a hitch. Where's master?"
"Back at the medical facility. His injuries were straining him again." Kuro shrugged, and Deku nodded in response. All for One still needed medical attention every now and then, with the great extant of his injuries. Deku simply walked off to his room and went to bed.
Days later, Midoriya Residence.
Knock knock
"Coming!" Inko walked over to the door, and opened to see Katsuki and Mitsuki Bakugo smiling at her.
"Hey Inko! Thought we could come over and give you some company. And tell you something exciting!" Mitsuki hugged Inko and motioned Katsuki forward.
"I got into U.A." Katsuki smiled and Inko shook his hand.
"Congrats, Katsuki! I'm so proud of you. Come in, both of you. I can get dinner going."
"Oh, that's not really necessary, Inko. We wouldn't want to impose on you."
"Nonsense. I enjoy your visits, and I enjoy having someone around the house-" she stopped short and her smiled dropped. She always had a tough time with just herself.
"Hey, don't worry, Auntie." Katsuki hugged her. "He's out there. We'll find him." he gripped tighter as he felt her begin to cry.
"Katsuki, why don't you go get things ready in the kitchen while Inko and I talk?"
"Okay." the young man patted Inko on the back and Mitsuki walked with Inko into the living room.
"How are you holding up?" Mitsuki put her arm around Inko's shoulder.
"Honestly, there are times where I'm not. But you and your family visiting helps. And the thought of him coming back."
"I'm glad you didn't give up." Mitsuki hugged her tight. "He'll come home. If I find him, I'll send him right to you. Promise." Inko sobbed silently and the two pulled apart.
"How are you all?"
"Good, but honestly, I think Katsuki takes it the hardest. Everyone expects he's gonna be a great hero, but I sometimes think he blames himself for Izuku's disappearance. He always get so sad around the annivesary, and even with everything he's accomplished in school... I think he wants to have his friend back." Mitsuki looked over the couch to see Katsuki getting out ingredients and utensils with this blank look on his face.
"It's not his fault. I know they had trouble in the past, but I know things will be alright in the end." Inko fidgeted with her hands, and finally got up and went to the kitchen. The trio got dinner ready and made and chatted the night away. For a while, Inko forgot all her worries, listening to Katsuki talk about all his exploits at school and Mitsuki's latest buisness in the fashion industry. As they cleared the table and the pair left, she walked back to the living room and saw the old photo of Izuku. She held it to her chest and shed a tear.
"I know you're coming home, Izuku. I know it."
Hey guys, author here! So, I know I said one chapter every three days but I'll have to change that. With work, the holidays, and other stuff I've got going on this is taking me a bit more time than I wanted it to. I will try to get the chapters out on a steady basis, so no need to worry about a huge hiatus. Thanks for reading.P.S.: It's gonna get real next chapter.