The Man of Steel
My Hero Academia is owned by Kohei Horikoshi. Thank you for introducing this great series to the world.
Superman and its related properties are owned by DC, and their respective creators. Thank you for creating one of the most recognizable heroes ever.
Slightly OOC Izuku. Superman Izuku. OP Izuku.
(A/N: Second time writing this. My dumb self forgot to click save when making some minor edits to other chapters. Well, I want to thank you guys for all the views, favorites, and even four reviews! This story got off the ground much faster than expected. Now, to address these nice commenters for not bashing me on my first two chapters!)
Guest (Vzms): It's Yaomomo? I'm going to break someone's nose for telling me it's Momoyao. The other students will be addressed, but think of it as the original story of My Hero Academia, but replacing Ochaco with Momo, ignoring the absolutely BROKEN Kryptonian Izuku, of course. The other students will interact with Izuku at their own pace. Some earlier than others. Some recluses might start a conversation with the boy. The relationship? Oh TRUST me, it won't be one of those fanfictions where after one flirt, they're banging each other every night. TRUST me. This is going slower than what you think. Also, define forced storyline? As in, the relationship arc is forced? Or what?
Reynardgautama: Oh, thanks! Nice to always know you just made someone's day with a story!
Negs319: The relationship isn't going that fast. It's slower than what you think. TRUST in Virdun. Other than that, thanks for the remark on how nice my story is!
SuperSaiyain79: Thanks for the remark! Makes my day when I make someone else's day.
Toonami4Ever: Oh, thanks! Yes, it is an interesting concept. It literally hit me like a freight train when I noticed that nobody has done this sort of thing just yet. I was sitting in my bed like, "How has NOBODY even CONSIDERED this?!" Haha. Well, I'm happy that your happy.
Well, now that's all addressed. How's about we start this story off? Woooooo!
Chapter III: Momo and The Man of Steel
9:47 AM, March 26th, 2350, Midoriya Residence, Musutafu, Japan
Momo stirred in her designated sleeping area. But something was extremely off. The couch felt softer than what she originally felt. There was some source of heat next to her too. It felt nice. "Even if this does feel nice, I need to talk to Ms. Midoriya so she can make breakfast. Or I can. I don't mind cooking for then both, especially Izuku. He does deserve something nice anyw-"
"MOMO?!" Izuku exclaimed, rolling out the bed and onto the floor. Momo covered her mouth with her hands and rolled, putting her back to Izuku. Inko was laughing herself to death at the sudden noise. " Hahaha!... Those two are definitely fit for each other. Hahahaah!" Inko thought, trying to contain her laughter so she wouldn't be spotted.
"Oh, Izuku! I-I, what hap-happened?!" She stuttered out, still shocked. Izuku rubbed his head on the floor. "I have no darn idea. Someone put us together. Or one of us sleepwalked. I don't know." Izuku replied, still equally as confused and startled as Momo. After a few minutes of calming their nerves, they exited the room. Inko was already in the kitchen, cooking some eggs in a pan. She turned around to the pair. The green-headed boy still shaking in place slightly, and Momo's onyx-eyes showing confusion. "Oh, hello you two! Ms. Yaoyorozu, you disappeared from the couch last night. Care to explain?" Inko said, trying her best to keep a straight face. Izuku flinched at the comment, and Momo put her hands on her hips.
"Ms. Midoriya. I would like to apologize. I somehow ended up in your son's room. I did nothing to him, and vice versa. Please, understand." Momo said, quite confidently. Inko shrugged. "Well, as long as you didn't taint my little cinnamon roll, then I don't mind." Momo covered her mouth at the thought, and Izuku blushed. "M-mom! Not in front of my friends!" Izuku said, fighting through his blush. Inko laughed, and patted his shoulder.
"It's fine, sweetie. Now, you two can wait at the dining table. I hope you like eggs and bacon, Ms. Yaoyorozu." Momo nodded, and dragged the still shivering Izuku towards the table. "Izuku." Izuku snapped out of his shiver spell at the mention of his name. He turned. Her onyx-eyes were trained on him. "Don't worry about that entire situation back there. We're still friends. It was just unexpected." Izuku nodded at her words. "Well, lucky me. I don't get to lose a friend." Izuku thought. He sat down. She sat down to the chair to the right of him.
"So, Momo." Momo turned left to the green-haired super being. "You said your family was extremely wealthy?" She cracked a small smile. "Yes, my family is quite well off financially. My father runs a rather large mining company, with headquarters everywhere. Musutafu, Singapore, Berlin, London, New York, even San Francisco." I nodded, a smile growing on his face. "Nice to know I'm friendly with the daughter of someone that influential." Izuku thought. "Well, that sounds quite fun. Having cash to go around is a benefit my mother used to have, until I came along, that is." Momo looked at him, and gave a small frown.
"Don't say that. You are worth that extra cash. Your mother knows that. I know that. You should know it." Momo responded, putting a small smile on. Izuku grinned. Inko came in a few seconds later, holding two plates of some bacon, and scrambled eggs.
"Well, here is your food, you two. Enjoy!" Inko said, placing the one plate in front of Izuku, and another in front of Momo. "I'll be back with drinks. Ms. Yaoyorozu, do you like anything in particular?" Momo placed her finger on her lips, and formulated a five-letter answer. "Water." Inko nodded, and went off to pour some water. She then thought about it for a second, and made a comment.
"What a coincidence, you two. Izuku likes water with his breakfast too. I swear, you never cease to surprise me, Ms. Yaoyorozu, and it's only been one day!" Momo smiled, and Izuku shrugged. He grabbed a fork and started digging in. Momo took hers and did the same after watching Izuku eat for ten seconds. But she was slower than him, trying to show some restraint due to her etiquette.
Inko returned, and with two glasses of water. "Well, I'm done now. Call me if you need assistance!" She entered the living room, and left the two to their own devices.
"So, any plans today, Momo?" Izuku asked, curious. Momo swallowed some scrambled egg, and turned to Izuku. "No, not really. I usually lounge, or practice. If you want to go around town, then we can." Izuku contemplated the idea, and wholeheartedly agreed to it. "Seems like a good idea, Momo. Let's get that done! But first, I need to change out of these clothes. Smells terrible." Momo nodded, while remembering her own hygiene for a moment, and froze. Her hair was still frazzled, and lost the spikes. Small pebbles lined some of her hair, while her clothes were slightly tattered, and wrinkled.
"Izuku... where's the nearest shower?" Izuku turned to her, and muttered two words. "My Bathroom." She bolted right for my bedroom's bathroom, slamming the door shut. Izuku blinked twice in confusion, and continued eating. He'll go get freshened up too, but he had to wait for Momo first. "Might as well finish this breakfast first."
11:17 AM, March 26th, 2350, Musutafu, Japan
"TEXAS SMAAAASH!" All Might yelled, throwing a straight punch at the sludge villain trying to control an innocent kid. The villain splattered all over, and the kid was relieved to be saved, and excited to see All Might.
"All Might! All Might!" The child yelled, as All Might was busy collecting the shredded remains of the villain. He turned around to the small one. He didn't look a day over ten. "Villains are lowering their standards every day. Attacking children like that. Makes me want to puke." He thought to himself, angrier than ever. The child tugged on his white shirt. "All Might?" He snapped out of thought, and picked the kid up immediately.
"Yes, young one? All Might is here to answer your questions!" He responded, the child giggling in response. "Hey, All Might! Can I grow up to be a Hero like you someday?" All Might put his other hand up, and gave a thumbs-up. "Oh, of course young one! Being a hero is all about being courageous enough to save someone in need, even if you aren't strong enough to stop the villain!" The kid's eyes went glassy, as he screeched to show his appreciation to his words. All Might placed the scraps of the villain into two bottles, and placed it in his pockets. "Have a good day young one. ALL MIGHT, AWAAYYYY!" All Might charged his legs, and blasted straight towards the city.
Then he felt it. A burning in his chest. He was getting close to his time limit. "D-darnit. I can make it. I-I can make it. Just two more jumps. Just two." All Might gritted his teeth, as blood flowed out of his mouth from the strain his body was taking. All Might reached a building top, but failed to land correctly. He tumbled onto the building, reverting to his true form from the impact, while the two bottles holding the villain were flung out of his pockets onto the street below. He clutched his chest instinctively, knowing full well it won't relieve the pain. "D-damnit. I reverted." He sighed loudly, and he felt like something was wrong. "Wait, where are the bottles?" He felt in his back pockets, and felt nothing. He went pale, as he cursed himself mentally, descending the building by accessing a rooftop entrance.
11:19 AM, March 26th, 2350, Musutafu, Japan
The spiky blond known as Bakugou was next to a vending machine, ordering a soft drink. His 'friends' were behind him, waiting for him to order. "Are those extras staring at me? Are you fuckin' kidding me?" He exploded the vending machine, releasing the soft drinks in swathes, while turning to his 'friends', who were now shivering in fear. "Are you idiots staring at me for no reason? What are you, gay?! Look away!" The two pointed behind Bakugou, and both ran away. "Oh wow, what a bunch of fuckin' extras. Leaving like that. Losers." Bakugou then felt something on his leg. "Hey, fuckface, off my-" Bakugou got a mouthful of sludge, as the villain cackled in excitement, as Bakugou's quirk is too good to pass up.
Bakugou tried his hardest to resist the villain, trying to set off explosions inside the sludge to blast him apart, but his body failed to ignite his nitroglycerin-like sweat. He swore mentally at this pathetic display, while the villain forced Bakugou's arms around, firing off explosions, and setting things on fire. The entire block evacuated, while a barrier was set up in between the now mobilizing heroes / police and the villain with Bakugou. A crowd appeared behind the barrier, wondering what would happen. They hoped that everything would turn out right in the end, but they all knew. With a quirk like that, it's going to be hard to stop.
11:21 AM, March 26th, 2350, Musutafu, Japan
Momo and Izuku walked away from his house, Inko waving them out. They continued to talk about more and more topics, delving deeper into historical events, especially Pre-Quirk events.
"World War II Germany couldn't have possibly of ever hoped to invade the British Isles." Momo nodded in agreement with Izuku. "I agree. Most of the people who I talk to say that the Germans could've, when in reality, they keep considering Fortress Europe as Germany, and the British just being by themselves on the isles. If it was the German state and the British, The British would repel naval invasion attempts, the Luftwaffe might of succeeded in air, but knowing Hitler's easy-to-piss-off attitude, it was a matter of time he got sidetracked because something made him angry. Like the air raid over Berlin." Izuku nodded, his neutral face growing into a small smile. "It feels nice to talk about history with someone who actually understands." Izuku thought, happily.
"True. But it's an entirely different discussion if the British were connected to mainland Europe. At the time, Germany was the dominant European power besides the USSR, allowing an easy and swift victory if it was jus-" Izuku stopped, as he listened closer. His ears heard explosions, and wails of horror. Momo looked at him confused, and asked what was up. "Izuku, you just paused your explanation. Are you o-" Izuku turned to Momo with a face of determination. "Momo. People are in danger. It sounds like a villain is attacking near the city center." Momo's face of concern was replaced with a steeled annoyance. "Well, we are heroes in training. Let's get a head start on our job, Izuku. You know what to do now." Izuku nodded, and picked up Momo bridal style, as she dug her face into his neck to avoid whiplash. Izuku blasted off, breaking the sound barrier immediately, forming a Mach cone around himself and Momo.
After a few seconds, they stopped on a rooftop to view the damage done. Three buildings were on fire. One of those buildings was a skyscraper. If that fell, it could kill hundreds. He needed a plan, and he thinks he has one.
"Momo. Here's the plan. You see that fire hydrant down there?" Izuku pointed towards a lone red hydrant. Momo nodded. "I'm going to pry off that hydrant, and I need you to make a long hose, preferably enough to reach all the buildings on the block." Momo nodded. "I need to remove the villain, so wait until my mark to start spraying." She nodded, and smiled. "He makes a good leader." Momo mentally examined. "Alright, I'm going to fly you down there. Get started on that hose. I need to examine this villain for the best plan of attack."
Momo nodded, and exposed a bit of her chest to create the hose. Izuku turned around quickly, knowing full well what will happen from those conversations they had.
He focused his sight onto the villain, and he came into full clarity. "Seems to be a living fluid. Has water-like consistency, but must be very cohesive to stay together in an amorphous blob like that. Appears to have captured someone. Being... Bakugou? Wait, that explains the fires! That villain probably has no ability to combust an object, so he received help from a person who could either create fire directly, or as a byproduct of their own quirk. So, that means that Bakugou has finally turned to the evil side, or he's being forced to activate his quirk at will. The second seems more plausible, as Bakugou is not separate, but seems more like the host of a parasitic relationship. So, I have to remove Bakugou, or blast the villain off him." Izuku entered a mutter storm, going through every possibility until it dawned on him. The air. If he displaced enough of it in a quick rate, the resulting pressure would force the villain off. Just like All Might's super moves. Genius! But can he even punch that hard? Wait, he wouldn't need to punch. If he just flew fast enough nearby the villain, the same effect should occur.
"Alright, Momo, you ready?" He asked, as he turned back around to Momo with a rather large hose. She nodded. "Alright, hold on tight." Izuku grabbed Momo while she held the hose, and rocketed off to the fire hydrant. The crowd nearby was surprised. Who were those two? Why did the girl have the extremely long hose? What was the guy going to do?
All Might knew the answers though. He saw those two. They were his students. Izuku Midoriya and Momo Yaoyorozu. Ranked first and second respectively during the exams. Both got in on recommendations, but still rocked the test because they wanted to. All Might then looked at himself, and frowned. "Why am I standing by? I am the Symbol of Peace! Not a bystander or a citizen! I MUST HELP!" In a puff of smoke, the Symbol of Peace reappeared, much to the public's surprise, and happiness.
"HAVE NO FEAR! FOR I.. AM HERE!" All Might said, rushing past the barrier, towards the two heroes in training.
"Midoriya, Yaoyorozu. I've seen you two, and know what you're capable of. And it seems you've already formulated a plan. Midoriya, I will be here to assist." All Might said, popping his neck and knuckle joints. Izuku smiled. "All Might, it's a pleasure. Now the plan is simple. Three buildings are on fire. One being a skyscraper. I need to remove the villain from that boy over there by using air pressure. Do you think you can use your Texas or Detroit Smash moves?" All Might nodded, and ran towards Bakugou.
"Momo, put out these two buildings. I need to help people trapped in the skyscraper." Momo quickly nodded as Izuku ripped off the fire hydrant with one hand, and she shoved the back end of the hose into the hole. Water fired out of it at high pressure, as she forced it onto nearby buildings, helping to quench the fire. Izuku smiled, and rocketed off towards the skyscrapers front door.
"I need to be quick. I estimate 15 seconds!" Izuku yelled, as he moved as fast as possible into the building. He was a blur, but managed to evacuate the residents in twelve seconds.
He was escorting the last person, a lady in her 20s, out of the building, until a sickening creaking noise was heard. The base of the skyscraper gave way, and the entire building was teetering over, threatening to crush 3 blocks under rubble, and kill hundreds.
"Damnit!" Izuku yelled, as he rocketed off to the middle of the skyscraper and placed his hands onto it, as he forced himself to stop it mid-air. The crowd went wild seeing the boy stop a massive building like that. He continued, and pushed the building back up to it's original standing position. He then planted it into the ground firmly, hoping it didn't budge. Luckily, it didn't.
The next thing he felt was a massive updraft throwing him back several tens of meters and the feeling of rain droplets on his face. He stopped himself after getting himself back together again, and he just recognized what happened right as it started to rain. "All Might just Detroit Smashed that villain and changed the weather. Nice." He smiled, and floated down to Bakugou. The spiky blond wasn't too happy to see him though. "Deku, you useless fuck! How did you get all these goddamn powers?! Tell ME!" Bakugou was almost foaming in his mouth from the pure rage that emanated off his being. Izuku accidentally set him off at these next words. "That's none of your business, Bakugou." Bakugou launched himself at Izuku, and blasted the biggest explosion he could into the boy. Izuku flew back, embedding himself into the wet asphalt of the street.
All Might was undeniably angered by this, and restrained Bakugou. "Bakugou, do you have no self-control?! You just injured a student! This is your first and last warning, Bakugou. Hurt another of Yuuei students or a civilian on purpose, and you WILL be expelled at MY hand!" Bakugou tried gnashing his way out, but it didn't work. Police soon arrived on the scene, as Momo finaly put out the fires on the two smaller buildings.
She saw what happened, and rushed over to Izuku, who was lying face first in the asphalt. She turned him over, and his face has a large purple bruise. "Izuku! Are you ok!? Do we need to call Reco-" Izuku shushed her though, and got up. His bruise went from purple to his normal skin color, as it has fully healed. "No, no. My quirk allows me to heal by using solar energy." Momo sighed, relieved that she didn't have to do anything to the poor green-haired boy. "I will be fine. Good job out there, Momo." Izuku gave a thumbs up and a smile. She returned the gesture, and they made their way back to the crowd.
Bakugou was now restrained by handcuffs, and being dragged towards a car in order to be transported to the precinct for interrogation and temporary detention for harming someone.
Soon, the heroes that were trying to respond to the disaster were dumbfounded when everything was already being wrapped up. Kamui Woods and Backdraft just returned from whence they came, never mentioning this incident ever again. Death Arms was disappointed in not being able to do anything, and moped his way back to his agency. A booming sound of a female sighing could be heard, as the ever massive Mt. Lady just turned around, shrinking back to normal size while doing so.
The crowd then broke through the barrier, to talk to the three saviors. They praised All Might, thanked Momo for placing out the fires, but looked to Izuku with true curiosity.
"Excuse me, sir." A reporter tapped Izuku on the side, and he turned to face her. "Hello, I'm Aozora. Here for Musutafu Daily. Just who are you, sir?" Izuku had two options here. To make up a name and use that as his hero name, or run away. One was rude, and the other was going to alter his career. But then someone chose for him.
"I don't exactly know who he is, but I have to say this! He's stronger than any boy, in fact, any man I've seen in my life. He's super strong. Super fast. He's like a super man!" Izuku widened his eyes at the statement. That could be his name. Superman. It worked! Now he needed to get a costume done and stuff, now that he's thinking about it.
"Ma'am. My name is Superman. I'm faster than a bullet. Stronger than steel. I'll be here to protect you all." Izuku said, garnering a cheer from the audience, and a pat on the back from All Might. "That's right! Superman here is going to protect us! Cheer him on!" All Might said, while giving a thumbs up to the crowd. Momo appeared next to Izuku, and high-fived him.
"Today was a good day. A good day. The birth a hero. Superman. The Man of Steel." Izuku thought, as he waved everyone goodbye, picked up Momo, and blasted away, causing a sonic boom, as a noticeable trail and Mach cone flew away from the scene.
The audience clapped again, and All Might smiled. "He is a worthy successor. I must talk to him." All Might gave the audience a quick salute, and cleaned up the sludge villain again, this time storing it in a steel can. He then jumped away to the precinct to formally arrest the villain.
6:51 PM, March 26th, 2350, Yaoyorozu Residence, Musutafu, Japan
Izuku landed in front of the gates of the manor. He may be able to fly over it, but that's trespassing. Not gonna happen anytime soon. It really is just a court case just waiting to happen.
"Izuku?" Izuku broke his rambling thoughts and focused on Momo. She pointed downwards as to say "Put me down." He laughed nervously, and placed her down. Momo then cleared her throat.
"Izuku. I just wanted to say that you did a good job today. I mean, you saved hundreds of lives. Keep that up, and you'll be as famous as All Might when we finally go Pro." Izuku agreed. "My mother and father are home now, most likely. Thank you again for flying me home, Izuku. You truly are a hero." She hugged him, and he returned the favor. She let go, and he did too. "See you April 1st, Izuku." She then pressed a button on the intercom. She spoke, and the doors opened. Momo turned around one more time, and gave Izuku a wave and a smile. She continued onto her home as the gates closed.
"Guess it's time for me to retire." Izuku blasted off, in the direction of his home.
"My son. I've returned. I saw your recent acts, and I could not be prouder. You saved many lives today, and inspired hundreds to save others. And the name you told the public? Superman? It's a good name. It hides your identity well enough. I saw your thoughts, and I agree. Designing a costume allows for others to readily notice you, besides the green hair, that is. If I were to recommend anything, son... Place our house symbol on your costume. The symbol of hope. They may not know what it means, but you do. You'll feel better knowing that you brought hope, son. Now, fly home. Your mother is waiting for you. She saw what happened. Have fun explaining that." His father's disembodied voice ceased talking, as he had a long week ahead of him of designs and convincing.
He then smiled, and cranked his speed to Mach 5.
(A/N: There goes Chapter 3! A bit of bonding, some action, and the birth of a hero! I've been itching to type 'Superman' for so long. This cathartic release is on a WHOLE new level. Anyway, next time on Man of Steel, Izuku meets the rest of Class 1-A, makes some new friends, takes the quirk apprehension test, and dawns the Superboy suit! [thanks Tiguylerobot for the suggestion])