Author's Note: This chapter is gonna be long and when I say 'long' it is as long as Prussia's five looooong meters. LMAO This chapter tackles everything after his attempted revolt against the hero community and now, Izuku is in a hospital arrest and highly monitored by the police force. Will he finally understand the truth from his parents regarding his hidden quirk? As well as regaining his old self despite his uncontrollable demon quirk that is currently haunting him with dark past?

Shoutout to Hardcasekara for helping me out! I owe you one.

Enjoy reading!

Wide Awake

"Chaos will no longer haunt you….for now."

Date: September 15th (7 days after the Deathsinger incident)

Time: 1:30 PM

Location: Musutafu, Japan

Venue: Conference room, Hero Council Office

Almost a hundred journalists (writers, reporters, photographers) from local and international media were all gathered up in a conference room at Hero Council office, waiting for the representatives to arrive as they were all seeking answers regarding everything that happened at the coast. Around five minutes before the start of the press conference, representatives from the police force entered the room. Notably, the chief of the police force Kenji Tsugaramae and Detective Naomasa, then a few more seconds later, people from U.A. administration have arrived as well. The U.A. principal Nezu and two pro-hero faculty teachers, Aizawa Shouta and All Might.

The media surprisingly stood up, taking endless photos, and started asking questions one at the time.

"May we know the current status of the young boy named Izuku Midoriya AKA the 'Deathsinger'?" One reporter asked.

The detective answered. "He's currently at Musutafu Medical Center in the intensive care unit after suffering blood loss and multiple convulsions according to the doctors. We placed him in a hospital arrest, although he is in a deep coma due to the injuries he received from our pro-heroes. Recently, he was transferred in a private ward with guards and two pro-heroes outside of his room to regularly monitor him and the activity of the hospital. This is all I have for now and if there is an update regarding his condition, we'll let you know as soon as possible. We'll start our interrogation at the boy once he's awake."

One woman reporter raised her hand and stood up to ask a question.

"Can you provide us more information regarding the Deathsinger's quirk? We've all seen how dangerous his quirk is on live television and how can you sure that he's just an A-rank villain with that power?"

The chief with a beagle head nodded at the question before answering.

"Detective Naomasa and I have received leaks from an unknown source regarding his quirk and we found out that he is using two types of quirks. We thought that he is only using a common marksman quirk during League of Villain's invasion at U.A. but he also has a hidden yet dangerous quirk. A quirk with somewhat a dark red aura that surrounds him when activated. Something like a demon quirk that possesses the holder upon using it and it has a mutual resemblance of a certain quirk that I had encountered and investigated 15 years ago. It is possible that he is related to the poor boy who is in a coma right now. Unfortunately, his information and whereabouts of the said man are unknown as we experienced data security breach two years ago."

The journalists looked shocked and confused as the lady reporter asked again. "Does that mean he can't fully control his quirk?"

All Might assist the chief on answering that question. "It is uncertain if either he controls only half of the portion or the quirk itself will succumb him when it is not used properly, making the young boy corrupted. I-I have seen it in my very own eyes before I commanded my fellow pro-heroes to restrain him. Even before he passed out, he was muttering at us for help."

After hearing the hero's answers, they jotted down some important notes before another reporter raised a hand and stood up.

"Is it true that this is an isolated case and nothing to do with the League of Villains?"

All Might answered again with a nod. "During our fight with the boy, he mentioned that he used to be a member of League of Villains since he got revived by All For One. He voluntarily left the organization for pursuing his own goals and so he works for no one, but himself…a lone wolf. He wanted to revolt and reform as he represents the quirkless society. I believe you've already heard what the boy said. The government has yet made a statement regarding this."

The reporter nodded as the rest of them took notes and later another reporter asked them by raising his hand.

"Could you tell me the relationship of the U.A. student named Katsuki Bakugo to the villain? He was notably interrupted the fight as he was talking directly to the Deathsinger."

Aizawa with formal attire and slicked hair answered in a calm manner.

"According to our detective, they used to be childhood friends, neighbors and went to school together during middle school. We also found out that Izuku passed an application form at U.A. and qualified for entrance exam before his death."

Another reporter followed up a question. "During the live telecast, your student mentioned something regretful on what he did to the villain in the past. Could you tell us more about this?"

Aizawa answered back. "Their personal problems in the past have nothing to do with this incident so kindly refrain from asking personal questions—"

"But sir, we've found sources that he used to be a bully at Izuku during middle school. Is this one of the main reasons he turned into a villain?"

That question left the media shocked and stayed silent, resulting Eraserhead stood up and wanting to silence him with anger, but was stopped by the principal who was sipping his tea before making a statement.

"Let me handle this, Aizawa." He adjusted the mic before answering the reporter's question.

"We had a one-on-one talk with my student at my office two days before the press conference and told me everything that he did to Izuku and I completely understand him while listening to his side of the story. His past…his past had already been buried under the ground. Our student may be intimidating by his looks or overconfident attitude, but rest assured he is one of our rising star students and a good person in both academia and outside the school. I believe he already regretted his actions and I'm a little surprised that he found something redeemable in him to make up with his old friend once again…well, according to my observations while watching the live fight." He chuckled lightly.

"I hope that I answered your question but next time, try not to ask any more personal questions at the two."

The media complied with a nod upon hearing the principal's request until another reporter at the first row of the seat asked a question directly to the detective and principal.

"To Detective Naomasa and Principal Nezu. In case if the boy regained consciousness and awake in the hospital, of course, the police force will ask so many questions about everything related to his past experience with League of Villains and as a lone wolf, and so my question is…. what will you guys do to him after you gather information? Will, you just throw him again in prison and in later time he'd be freed once again by the said organization even if he left?"

The detective and the principal looked at each other with an unsure look on their faces, but Naomasa answered first.

"That's actually a good question. After the detailed interrogation with the boy, I am still not sure if my boss would agree with this one but in legal terms, the best option would be putting him under witness protection program by the police force, if he wants to turn himself in to the authorities and encourage him to tell everything that he knows about League of Villain's future plans."

The principal later added the detective's answer with a smile.

". . . . . . I hope you all respect anything crazy but I want to put the defective villain/lone wolf as a student at U.A."

"What?!" Aizawa and All Might look surprised upon hearing the principal's answer to the media.

The media drew mixed reactions, some were good, bad, or neutral. The police chief glanced at Nezu.

"With all due respect sir, we cannot do that. What if the boy's quirk starts to get uncontrollable again? What if he's still secretly connected with All For One and gather school's information?"

Nezu answered back in a calm manner, justifying his suggestion. "First of all, I think we've all heard the boy's true motives and it is not something the League of Villains do. You can try watching the live footage once again if you're still in doubt. Second, our school is ranked first of the best hero schools in Japan and our pro-hero teachers at U.A. are smart and know what they are doing. Teachers are responsible for guiding their students to help them grow which is I think they can easily pinpoint the young boy's problems of controlling his quirk. Third and last, after releasing the Deathsinger's information to the public, we are all aware that in his past, he wanted to pursue his studies at our institution to become a hero so this is why I want him to continue his education. It is optional if he still wants to pursue the hero course or other schools programs like general education, management, or support course, but one thing that I do not permit him is to have a hero license….while the investigation is ongoing."

All Might later agree to the principal with his heroic smile. "That may not be the best solution, but I don't want to disagree with the principal. I trust Nezu all the way and of course, I believe in second chances as there is still something redeemable to Young Midoriya. In the case of unknown circumstances, we will be held responsible for his actions." He bowed down in front of the press.

Aizawa slowly shook his head with disappointment and sighed. "This is not I signed up for…"

The media continued jotted down and some were still asking questions at the representatives until Naomasa's phone vibrated with a loud ringtone which he quickly answered.

"Detective speaking. I'm having a press con right now. Who's this?"

"Hello, detective. This is Sansa Tamakawa from the police force, reporting on duty. There are a pro-hero group and a young boy arrived here in our office just now."

"Okay, what about it?"

"It's the Wild Wild Pussycats and a boy named Kota Izumi. They want to be Izuku Midoriya's defendants and witness to prove his innocence."

"WHAT?!" His shout reached to his colleagues and the media by his microphone.

"Yes, sir. Once your press con is finished, kindly go here at the station as they are waiting for you to come—"

"No, no, it's alright. I'm about to leave. Tell them to wait." He hung up before he looked at the chief. "I have to go, sir, this is something I don't want to miss."

The chief with a confused look reacted. "Seriously, what is going on?!"

The detective rushed and walked out of the conference room, waving his hand. "I'll tell you the details later!"

"Get back here!" The chief sighed as the U.A. representatives glanced at the leaving detective with a curious expression.

"May we know why the detective left? Is this regarding the case?" The media asked in an aggressive manner.

"Why don't you ask him? He just left the room without informing us." Aizawa rolled his eyes and stood up. "I think we've answered too many questions and it is quite enough. I think this conference is over."

A few seconds later, the representatives walked out of the room and thus the live conference had ended.

xxx

At Musutafu Medical Center, private ward.

A couple of hours had passed after the doctor and nurse gave him a relaxant to ease the terrible migraine in his head, Izuku woke up from his bed and slowly sat up only to see his mother who was sitting on a chair reading a book beside him. Inko of course, felt surprised at her son's sudden movements on his bed as she placed her hand on the other. The green haired let out a sad smile and looked down.

"M-Mom. I thought I could never see you….I-I missed you so much—"He later got grabbed by her mom with a tight hug.

"Oh, Izuku!" She buried her face on her son's shoulder and started to cry. Izuku looked shocked at his mother's reaction and he let her hug him. He completely understood his mother's feelings and decided to stay silent, holding her back.

The hugs and endless tears on each other stayed for a few minutes and later on the mother asked too many questions about how her son was brought back to life and his life after being revived. Without hesitation, he answered all of those without fear in his heart. As he said before, All For One revived him for a purpose as Izuku gave his second chance of living another meaning, but he did it his own way.

And now that she's through on throwing questions at her son, it is now Izuku's turn to ask at his mother about the truth behind his hidden quirk with a serious look.

"Hey mom….I read your note before I got a painful headache. W-Why didn't you tell me in the first place? Why were you hiding things from me when I was a child? All I wished was to achieve my greatest dream and now it vanished like dust."

Izuku placed his hand on his mother's shoulder to assure her that he won't get angry.

"To be honest, mom. I'm not really mad at you, because you're my mom after all, but help me understand everything you'll tell me. I've been seeking and craving answers for a long time since I got revived."

Inko wiped her dried tears on his face using a facial tissue as her heart lighten up a bit more upon her son's hand touching her shoulder. She smiled and slowly nodded. "Anything for you, my son." She cleared her throat before telling the story.

"You….you were awfully ill when you reached the age of three and you experienced multiple convulsions and high fever. When your father and I rushed you through the nearest hospital to check your health, there were few medical tests performed until the doctors found out that the quirk was inherited from your father."

Izuku's eyes widened and later blinked. "So did you mean I got this quirk from my father?"

The mother nodded. "The doctors told us that the best solution to stop your convulsions was to inhibit your quirk from growing, otherwise your health would get even worse as your body couldn't hold the power you had inside."

He nodded and looked down, still not convinced. "I-I see…"

"There were so many treatments happened for you to become healthier and able to live a normal child and it cost us a lot of fortune. We even sell our house to pay off the debts and transferred to a simple apartment instead."

"So I became a burden to you guys now? Now, I understand why you made me quirkless…"

The mother shook her head a few times. "No, of course not! Your father and I didn't even think about that. Not a single one. You are the reason why your father changed his deeds."

"Huh?" Izuku looked up at his mother's eyes with confusion. "W-What are you talking about? I haven't seen my father that much, because you'd been always telling me that he's working somewhere in Europe. He was never there when the time that life had suffered me greatly…until my death." He grunted and bit his lower lip.

"I know, my son, but I still haven't told you about your father's past. This is another revelation that I kept for a long time." She started to get nervous and looked away before taking a deep breath.

"He….he used to be a villain 16 years ago."

"MOM, WHAT THE FUCK?!" He backed away and later blurted out a sudden swear coming from his mouth.

"Hey! Watch your mouth—"

"Oh, A-Ahmm…" He rubbed his temples and looked down. "I didn't see that coming mom, s-sorry…"

The mother sighed. "You've heard it right…your father used to be an infamous villain before you were born. The first time we met at a local coffee shop where I used to work as a full-time barista. At first, I had no knowledge about his true background, but as far as I remember, he was our frequent regular customer. He was tall in his early twenties, messy black hair, and good-looking too. As handsome as you, my son." She chuckled a bit making her son blushed and pouted.

"Tch."

"At a later time, he was the one who made his first move to ask me for a friendly date and gave me his calling card. I was hesitant at first, but a few more teases from my co-workers I finally gave in."

Flashback

"I know I've been a frequent customer in your café for a long time, but I've always drawn by your looks every time I visit and have a drink." Hisashi let out a grin with a blush on his cheeks. "I hope if you don't me asking you for a friendly date?" He winked as Inko blushed furiously upon hearing words from the man and also a tease of her co-workers.

"W-Why can't I say 'no' to my favorite customer? You're not that bad for a gentleman, but let's take things a little bit slowly and get to know each other well. Also, I won't go easy on you." ^^"

"Well of course~!" Hisashi delighted upon hearing words of acceptance. He rubbed his temples before giving her a calling card. "How about Friday night? 7:30 PM? A date just you and me?"

Inko took the card and smiled. "I'm not quite sure if I'm available on the said date, but I'll let you know."

"My name is Hisashi. Hisashi Midoriya~" He winked once again and left the café, waving his hand.

"I'll see you on Friday, then~"

"I am not even sure that I'm free, what do you mean we'll see each other on Friday?!" She crossed her arms and looked away. "Such a jerk…" She huffed.

Present

Upon listening to his mother's short love story, he tilted his head. "Dad is straight-forward and blunt he directly wanted to have a date with you."

Inko chuckled. "He was once a ladies man, according to him. And yes, I accepted his friendly date and got to know each other well and a few months later, I said yes and became a couple."

"Okay, that was quick, mom—"

"Well Izuku, that's not it. When we became a couple and lived together in his apartment, he approached me and told a little confession which is I'm totally not aware of his real background."

"And that is…?"

Flashback

The couple sat together at the dining area as Hisashi looked down while holding his lover's hands.

"This is something I've been wanting to tell you as the conscience is killing inside me."

"Eh? What is it then?"

"T-The one you saw on the news a few days ago….I uhh…the villain named 'Arson'….i-it's me.. I-I am secretly a villain."

Inko's eyes widened and shook in horror upon hearing the confession from Hisashi as it felt like the half of the trust they made together broke into pieces. She let go of her hands and placed it on her lap instead.

"W-Why didn't you tell me?! The real you, Hisashi?! I put my hundred percent of trust in our relationship and you've just broken it like it's nothing to you—"

"It isn't easy for me to tell the truth in front of you and I'm sorry if I lied to you. You've seen the news that no one died or hurt at that area as I was only following my boss' orders, but now that I've voluntarily left I really need to change myself…" Hisashi stood up and walked towards her before wrapping his arms around Inko's shoulders.

"P-Please…you have to help me change and I've…I've already regretted everything for my actions and I want to start a new life again…with you."

Inko held him back as she started to sob. "If you really want to change then turn yourself into the authorities…!"

"B-But I'm scared, Inko….I'm afraid of losing you and I won't even survive inside the cell without you…"

"I won't ever leave a good-looking, but a monster when you activated your quirk, you idiot!" She let him go and wiped her tears. "We're going to the police tonight—"

Hisashi protested with a yell. "B-But…But..?"

Inko yelled back. "No 'buts'! You're not going anywhere but to the police station!"

Present

"When I encouraged him to surrender to the police, he had so many crimes but never killed anyone. Property damage, he was once responsible for a forest fire, theft like stealing information at both government and the hero council." She sighed. "I was happy considering he decided to become an honest man while being interrogated by the police and at the same time saddened for I won't be with him outside while he's doing time."

Izuku did not respond as he just looked down at his hands.

"Luckily, with all the results from interrogation and verdict from the court, he was only sentenced for 1.5 years with parole. During his time in prison, I frequently visited your father and told me stories about his atonement and solitude in prison which I had finally realized that he's already a changed man. A redeemed Hisashi I'd been waiting for."

"I see." He nodded before glancing at his mother. "I'm happy Dad changed for good, but I'm very curious about his quirk. What does it look like? Is it the same as mine? Have you seen his quirk before?"

"His quirk has been inherited from his clan for generations, mostly from his father's side. He has a fire breathing ability, producing hot flames. When he reaches his highest boiling point when fighting enemies, he'll transform into somewhat a demon as his ultimate move. His black raven wings appeared for him to fly and his powers are empowered during his transformation. That is his ultimate super move and similar to your quirk, my son." She paused for a moment before continued talking as she placed her hand on her son's cheek.

"When you were a little kid, It's not that we wouldn't allow you to become a hero and it's not because we were selfish or whatsoever…i-it's just that…we were scared when there would be a time that you couldn't control your power and it will consume you, corrupting your mind. Your father doesn't want you to repeat the mistakes on what he did in the past. W-We did this because we care for you and your future."

Izuku teared up a bit upon hearing the reasons while looking at her mother. "M-Mom, you should've even told me before…the bullying, my death, revival, and my attempted revenge against the hero community…t-these wouldn't happen if you just tell me before…" He sobbed and made an ugly cry before grabbing his mom for a tight hug. "All I wanted was the truth, nothing more. Until I've finally heard everything from you…I-I didn't even want this to happen, mom~!"

Inko gladly accepted the hug before placing her kiss on top of Izuku's head as she placed her one hand on other's back to comfort him, wanting her son to release all the sadness and pain inside him. "I wish we could, Izuku…we really do. And I'm really, really sorry for everything, my son.."

xxx

A jet black ruffle haired man wearing a beige cotton sweater, navy blue jeans, brown leathered boots, and a leather wristwatch arrived at Tokyo international airport. Suffering a little jetlag after long hours of the flight going back to his hometown and schedule delays in Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris. He was carrying his silver rimowa luggage while talking to someone on the phone but in a foreign language.

"S'il ne le savait toujours pas, dites à mon patron que je vais commencer à travailler ici, à l'agence de Tokyo, et que je ferai un congé d'un mois. J'en ai marre d'être expatriée et de travailler en Europe~" (Translation: If he still does not know, tell my boss that I'm going to start working here at the Tokyo branch, and I'm going on a month's holiday. I'm sick of being an expatriate and working in Europe)

A female voice on the phone, probably her secretary asked. "D'accord, c'est noté monsieur."

(Translation: Okay, this is noted, sir.)

"En outre, je mange des grenouilles est l'une des raisons pour lesquelles j'ai décidé de retourner au Japon. Je déteste vraiment ça!"

(Translation: Also, eating frogs is one of the reasons I decided to go back to Japan. I really hate it!)

He let out a chuckle before he hung up, ending the conversation as he later found and entered the airport smoking lounge where he could take a cigarette for him to have a break while waiting for someone to fetch him. He checked something on the phone and read some local news before he released a cloud of smoke from his mouth. He stopped scrolling and focused on a certain article about the Deathsinger's capture at Musutafu... he later let out a smile from his face and let out a tear on his left eye, looking excited and happy for his homecoming and revival.

"I have finally returned for you...my son~"

Author's Note: I'll be posting the second part at the end of the week and I told you this chapter is long. Next chapter will be Kota and the Wild Wild Pussycats defense, Izuku's past against Muscular, and continuous rehab and interrogation. Leave a review as I really need it and I'll see you in the next chapter. Buh-byeeee!