My Hero Academia: Heroes are Made not Born... Part Two
Into the Night: The Trap
With a slight groan, Izuku awoke and slapped the snooze button on his Alarm Clock. Wanting and needing another 9 minutes of sleep. Attending School, training and being Owlman was starting to really get to him. After 9 minutes, he grumbled and rose out of bed. Turned his Alarm Clock off and stepped over to the Weight Set that he had found on the Beach when he cleaned it. Placing another One Hundred and Seventy Five Pounds on the Bar, he slipped onto the bench that was held up by Cement Blocks and began to lift ten sets of 350 pounds. Resting briefly and then doing another set of ten. When that was done he felt somewhat more awake. He still had an hour before he had to actually get ready for school. Removing the weight and putting it on the floor, he somewhat wished he did not have to remove the weight. But he did not want his Mother to know how much he actually lifted each day. Heading for the roof, he found his other morning training devices. A 2 by 8 board with foot long 2 by 4 boards attached in different angles. In seconds he was either hitting the 2 by 4 boards with his forearms and feet or he was hitting the 2 by 8 with his fists. After a ten minutes he punched hard the 2 by 8 and his fist broke through the board. "Shit." That had been an accident, though he smirked. Removing his fist from the board he exhaled. Seven other fist sized holes were all over the board. Soon he would have to replace the 2 by 8 along with most of the 2 by 4's. The next thirty minutes he worked on the parallel bars. When it was almost an hour, he walked back downstairs. Izuku was not even sweating as he entered the Apartment and headed for the Shower. Tonight would be another short night on Patrol. For some reason the Criminals and Thugs only came seriously out on the weekend. Friday night and Saturday night. So the rest of the week, Izuku only had to patrol until about 2 to 3 AM. That gave him a couple more hours of sleep. Heading to School he was not really tired or even stiff from his workouts.
That evening, he pulled his Uniform out of the Mattress and put it on. Feeling the change of timid and weak Izuku to that of the Night Hunter Owlman. Climbing out the window, he slid down the drainage pipe and onto the next roof over. Then keeping to the Shadows, he started to hunt. After two hours he grimaced, as he leaned against the railing of a twenty story building. Crime was going down, each night it was getting easier and easier. At first he did not want to believe he was actually making a difference not with so many Heroes on Patrol. But he had actually seen it, thugs and Criminals were leaving the streets at night. In fear that they would come across him or more correctly Owlman. Then to his somewhat relief he heard a scream. Running across the roof, he headed towards the sound and when he neared it he looked down. A Blonde Woman was cornered by two Thugs. As he studied the scenario he gave a chuckle. The Woman moved with careful controlled steps and one of the Men did the same. Gazing about, he moved his right hand up and began to dial the nightvision option of his mask so he could see into the shadows. Spotting a third bigger man in one of the other Alleys. "A trap." He muttered with another soft chuckle. "Well if they want to trap Owlman, then they are about to get lucky." Slipping down the side of the roof along the wall, he made his way into another part of the Alley. Keeping to the shadows himself. Moving towards what he knew was a trap, he pulled out his Bolo. With a few rotations around his head he let the weighted rope soar and it wrapped around one of the Men. Tying him completely, as the one fell over. The other stared at him and Izuku wondered what he was doing. There was no real fear in the man's face and the Woman had stopped screaming. Striding forward pulling his cape closed, Owlman moved towards the thug. "I suggest you leave or spring your trap." Izuku said menacingly and both the Woman and the Dark Haired man that stared at him gasped.
"It is not working. My Quirk is not working on him." Eraserhead said to Midnight. "Give you know who the signal and I guess we have to do this the hard way." Removing the trench coat that he wore he pulled out his binding tape. Midnight threw of her wig and pulled off her own coat. At that moment Izuku knew who both of them were and he started to back a way. He did not want to fight Heroes, that is not what he did.
"Whoa where do you think you are going." Midnight said in her seductive voice, licking her lips as she pulled out her whip. She snapped it towards him, thinking to ensnare his arms or even his neck. But he caught it with his right hand and Midnight gasped in shock. "Careful he is fast." She commented and with a flick of his wrist he cut her whip. Deciding it was time to end this, she nodded to Eraserhead and he stepped back. She pulled at her sleeve and mists of white gas began to steam out of her forearm.
"Shit she is using her quirk." Izuku muttered then gave a small grin. Pulling a filter mask out of his pouch and putting it on his face. Then he removed one of the Darts on his left wrist and with a perfect flick of his right hand sent the dart tipped with a special Anastasia gel that was laced on the tips. The dart impacted with Midnight's left arm and she chuckled, pulling the metal dart out of her arm.
"Careful Eraser, it seems he has some, some... oh I feel weird." Midnight said as she looked at the small pen sized dart. Her eyes then rolled up into her head and she collapsed. Eraserhead caught her before she hit the ground. He then glared at Owlman.
"Do not worry, she will awaken within a few minutes or so." Owlman said as he moved further back into the Alley. Not looking but knowing that the end was dark enough with shadows for him to make his escape. He sprung the trap only because he believed it was a couple Thugs wanting to confront him, but to find out it was a couple of Heroes. Made him slightly off his game. When he collided with something behind him, his immediate reaction was to duck under what he knew from his training was someone else about to try to subdue him and he was right. He heard and saw two arms swing closed around where he had just been. Moving away from the Man, Izuku kicked upwards with his right leg and felt the connection of his foot against the Man's jawline. Then almost yelped when he felt the impact. It was like kicking concrete. "Crap I think I know who this is and if I am right I am in trouble." He muttered to himself as he dodged the Big Man's right punch. Then grabbed the huge wrist and spun around and double kicking the Man across the head. This time with the Reinforced toes of his boots. At the same time, he pulled and threw a Flash Bomb into the Man's face. It exploded with a white flash of light and for an instant Izuku saw the face. "Crap it was Almight." He muttered as Almight grunted with disorientation.
"ALMIGHT!" Eraserhead said loudly, stepping forward. The Large Hero put one hand over his eyes and the other he began to clumsily wave back and forth trying to grab at Owlman. Before Eraserhead could get closer, Owlman dashed around Almight and moved down the Alley. Eraserhead ran passed the blinded Almight and then stopped. Owlman was gone. Returning to the tied up Detective Tsukauchi. As Almight approached still seeing spots.
"Well that could have gone better." Tsukauchi said as he rose and the two helped Midnight stand. She wobbled slightly and had a lopsided smile on her face. Her eyes were glossy and she gazed at Tsukauchi then over at Aizawa.
"I feel really good." Midnight said in a wistful voice. "Any chance either or both of you would be interested in coming back to my place?" She asked as her head slumped down and back up. The drug that Owlman had hit her with was really effecting her libido. Almight rubbed his eyes and then smirked.
"You are right Tsukauchi. That could have gone better." Almight stated as he gazed upwards knowing that Owlman was long gone. Aizawa was more negative about the brief encounter. It had felt like an hour but in truth it had only been about five minutes.
"Tell the truth on this, we blundered and basically got our asses kicked." Aizawa said as he held up Midnight by her own arm. "We were unprepared for him and he kicked our asses with hardly any fuss." That statement really annoyed Aizawa, but not Almight as he smiled broadly.
"True, but we also learned a few things. One he did not really try to hurt us, two he only fought defensively and three and this is the most important. Did any of you see him use any type of Quirk?" Almight asked and both of the others shook their heads. "I did not, so I was right. He does not possess a Quirk, not unless it was so subtle that none of us detected it." With a small voice Midnight, smiled up at Almight.
"Oh I noticed something. He is not a man, more likely a teenager or someone young. Vital and very cute." Midnight said in a husky voice as she smiled, her eyes fluttering. "You two did not answer me, I really would like it if one or both of you get in between my legs later." She said coyly and the all three of the men shook their heads.
"Better get her to Recovery Girl, at least until that drug wears off." Aizawa said and the three walked out of the Alley.
Several Rooftops away, Izuku walked back and forth in aggravation. "SHIT, SHIT, SHIT!" He said loudly and in anger. "HEROES, FUCKING HEROES! SHIT!" He ranted and with a need to hit something he hit a nearby Cement Wall with all his might. His hand smashed deep within a cinder block and he pulled it free. Then his brain caught up to his thoughts. He had just faced Almight and held his own. Previously facing down Midnight and Eraserhead to also. Two of the best Teachers at the UA School. With a small smile he chuckled. Deciding to call it a night and go home. Not wanting to push his luck again if there were other Traps set up to catch him. Bounding off the roof, he ran across others and was soon at his own. Slipping into his bedroom and storing his Uniform.
The UA Main Building:
With her hand on her head, Midnight groaned. "Whatever he hit me with, is just like being hungover in the morning." She stated rubbing her temples and wincing at the grogginess and pain. Her head was killing her.
"Recovery Girl analyzed the compound on the dart. It is a mixture of reserpine and scopolamine. Thus it is a mild sedative and hallucinogenic." Recovery Girl said as she held up the Metal small pen sized dart. "Brilliant and creative. with very few side affects." She glanced over at Midnight and the woman shook her head.
"Well it does have some side affects. From what you all told me is that I lost all of my inhibitions and now I have a hangover that could kill a buffalo." Midnight stated, then smiled slightly. In truth she really did not have any inhibitions to lose. She would fuck anyone that caught her fancy and that did include Detective Tsukauchi, Almight and even Aiwaza. Basically she was a Nyphomaniac and did not really care if anyone knew that. "So what do we do now? I doubt that he would be stupid enough to fall for another trap like that." She stated as she sipped her Coffee and swallowed two aspirin. Hoping either would make the Hangover go away.
"That is the question of the day. We do know now that Owlman is more like Owl Teen and he is considerably skilled in hand to hand combat. He also uses Darts, Bolo's and Flash Bombs." Tsukauchi said as he picked up the Bolo that sat on the table. It was not heavy, the weights were only about half a pound and were hard rubber. The Rope attached to the two weights was a type of Nylon that partially stretched. Then he picked up the fragments of the round Flash Bomb that Owlman threw into Almight's face. "The Lab says it is a Nitrogen and Magnesium mixture that radiates no heat. Just a blinding flash." He said and as he dropped the fragments onto the paper. He glanced over at Almight who was staring out the window. "Your thoughts Almight?" He asked the Hero and Almight turned away from the window.
"I think the trap still can work, but this time a much younger bait, perhaps someone that he already saved once and a couple more of us to confront him." Almight stated as he rubbed his chin with his right hand. Aizawa shook his head and frowned.
"No! You cannot ask a student to put herself in harms way. Principal Nezu would throw a fit." Aizawa said firmly and the two other Heroes shrugged. "Of course if she just sort of wanders about and we happen to be there then I do not really see a problem with that." He waved his hands in the air and the others chuckled at the suggestion.
The Himalaya's: Shangri-La
Moving through the Emerald Gates of Shangri-La, Natsumaki bowed to a half Dozen Monks that bowed back. "Did you find a candidate Master?" One of the other Monks asked and she nodded. Seeing hundreds of the other Monks all about the Monastary of Shangri-La.
"Yes, I found an excellent disciple to become what we wanted. A Hero that does not rely upon a Quirk to fight against evil. In truth he has no Quirk." Natsumaki said to her fellow Monks and they gave slight smiles. "Eventually though I believe that one of our order must return to teach him more of the Way." She commented and then went towards her small room. She wanted to remove the Western Clothing and put on her Robes. The Robes of the Grand Master.
Night of the Trap:
Casually walking down the street, Momo Yoayorozu tried to remain calm. When Mister Aizawa asked her to basically be the bait to trap Owlman, she was hesitant and reluctant. She did not want them to hurt him. To her relief they informed her that they just wanted to talk to him, so she agreed to be the bait. But she had insisted that she go home and change her clothes from her School Uniform into something else. Now wearing a nice Blue Skirt and Light Yellow Blouse, she walked down the street. Her hair was done up and she had redone her make-up. In one of her ears was an earwig and she could talk to Midnight if she needed to. "Momo you are not out here to pick him up. Just draw him in." Midnight informed her as the Teacher frowned from a nearby Alley. Keeping a close watch on the 16 year old Student. Midnight chuckled as she looked at Momo. The young girl had insisted that she dress the way she was and Midnight suspected that Momo was hoping to attract the young Owlman not because she was in danger, but to talk to him. "Teenagers." Midnight muttered with a grin.
"So what if he does not show? Are you planning on someone trying something and hoping that he swoops down again to help me?" Momo whispered and before an answer could be given, a Dark Shape dropped in front of her. Startled slightly she stepped back and then noticed who it was. She smiled.
"Good evening." Owlman said to Momo and glanced about. "I suspect that you are the bait tonight to trap me, correct." He stated and Momo stopped smiling, she nodded and felt ashamed.
"They just want to talk. Well that is what they told me, if not you could always use me as a hostage." Momo suggested and then smiled warmly at him. Her heart fluttering widely in her chest as she looked at him. Finally noticing that he was a few inches shorter then she was.
"That is right Owlman. All we want to do is talk." Almight said as he stepped out of a nearby alley and into the lights from the Streetlights. "I suppose the other night we should not have tried to capture but talk to you." The Hero admitted and as he moved next to Momo, she stepped over by him. He suspected that the young Momo was ready to become a hostage to ensure that Owlman could get away if Almight had lied and it was a trap to confront him again physically.
"So talk, what do you want?" Owlman demanded and could almost tell that he was now surrounded by at least a dozen other Heroes. Subtly looking upward and noticing a few Heroes hiding on the roofs.
"First you cannot operate as a Hero without a License and to do so is illegal." Almight told him and noticing that Owlman was not much taller then Momo. "And if you do want to continue you will need to attend one of the Hero Schools." He stated and Izuku exhaled sharply.
"I was denied entry because I am Quirkless." Owlman said with menace and Almight smiled. He had been right, Owlman did not have a Quirk. That made him feel somewhat pleased. He liked being right.
"Well I think we can arrange for you to attend the UA." Almight said as he looked over to see Momo smile with delight. But Owlman shook his head.
"I am Quirkless, so why would they want me to attend?" Owlman said and then exhaled sharply again. "Can I think about it?" He asked and Almight nodded, then before anyone could stop him. He pulled out a small found globe and threw it at his feet. A billowing Smoke appeared and as Almight moved into the thick of the smoke, Owlman was gone. Glancing about up and down the street as the smoke cleared, there was no sign of Owlman. Other Heroes stepped from their concealment and began to search. With a smile, Almight chuckled.
"Not bad kid, not bad at all." Almight muttered as he spun on his heal and escorted Momo back to Midnight. So the young student could return home.
Decisions: Start of School
At home, Izuku sat in front of his computer and researched the UA again. He had dreamed of attending the prestigious school for years and to be asked even though he was Quirkless was exciting to him. Leaning back in his chair, he nodded. "I guess I will, what is the worst that could happen?" Izuku said to himself as he turned in the chair and began to mix the Liquid Nitrogen and Magnesium together, with a small amount of dried oak leaves to make another Smoke Bomb. To replace the one he used that night.
Early in the Morning, Izuku put on his Uniform and slipped out the Window once again. It was just before 4 AM and he had to make his way to the UA School and wait for Almight, Eraserhead or even Midnight to arrive. He had decided to go to the School and he wanted to make sure that one it was not another trap and two that he could make certain demands. One of them was that he be able to retain his identity. In one of his pouches was a hooded mask, Black gloves and under his Uniform was a Black Shirt and pants. Until he was ready, no one would know he Izuku Midoriya was Owlman.
Arriving at the UA School just before 5 AM, Izuku frowned. There was no way he could sneak onto the Campus. It was too heavily Monitored and Guarded. Then with a smirk he noticed that the Faculty Parking was not as Secure. Two Guards were at the Main Gate and both were preoccupied talking to each other. Picking up a rock, he threw it down the street and the Guards immediately focused on the Noise. Slipping past them, he entered the Parking Garage and within minutes found a nice place to wait. In a corner near where the parking space indicated that Midnight Parked at one and Eraserhead at another space. Detaching three of the Overhead Lights he knelt in the corner and closed his eyes. Waiting patiently for either to arrive. Perfectly concealed within the darkness of the Parking Garage. Just after 6 AM, Midnight arrived on a Motorcycle and she stopped at her parking spot. Glancing upwards at the Lights that were out. "I detached them from working." Izuku said as he stood and Midnight jumped back slightly.
"Do not do that!" Midnight stated with frustration. "Geez you are sneaky." She said then smiled slightly. Noting that he was really good at blending into the Darkness and even in the dim light of the Garage he seemed menacing. He fully stepped out of the shadows and she looked down at him.
"Sorry, I like the shadows and the dark." Owlman said and she shook her head at him. Then scowled, putting her hands on her hips.
"I can tell. Oh by the way what was in that dart you hit me with. I had such a bad hangover in the Morning that it took hours before I did not feel like shit?" Midnight asked and she saw him smile evilly.
"Trade secret. Could not let you gas me." Owlman said and Midnight chuckled. "To answer your unasked question, I am here to take Almight's offer to enroll in the UA. But I have certain conditions that I need written clarification on." He then waited for her to take him to someone who could meet the conditions or ask what they were. With a slight exhale, she turned.
"Okay follow me." Midnight said and started walking towards the exit. Then a thought came to her. "How did you get in here by the way?" She heard him chuckle lightly and she shivered. The sound of his small laughter was disturbing.
"Like you said I am sneaky." Owlman replied and she led him out of the Garage and towards the Main Building. Out in the light of the Day, his Uniform did not look so menacing as it did in the dim light or the shadows. But it still held a certain darkness to it and for Midnight he still seemed to menacing. Entering the Principles Office, Midnight noticed that Owlman slipped into a nearby corner and waited. Soon after Nezu came out of his office and made a small squeak as he looked over at the dark figure in the corner of the room.
"Principle Nezu this is Owlman, well to be completely correct we all suspect that he is more likely an Owl Teenager." Midnight said as the Mouse type Administrator stared at the young man in the corner and relaxed. For Nezu his rodent like nature was naturally afraid of Predators and for him this Owlman looked and acted just like a Hunter of Prey. Swallowing visibly he forced himself to smile.
"Welcome Owlman, I am Principle Nezu. What can I do for you?" Nezu asked and then led the dark figured young man into his office. Having to fight the compulsion to hide from the menacing eyes of the Owlman. After twenty minutes Nezu nodded with agreement. "All of your demands can easily be met, and I do believe it would be best that no one, not even any of the teachers know who you are really." Owlman smiled and Nezu winced.
"I have some dark clothes and a Hood that I can wear that will hide my appearance quite well." Owlman said and then Nezu thought a moment.
"That is fine, but I do not think that you should be referred to as Owlman as an identifier, Perhaps something less, fearful." Nezu suggested and the young man leaned against the desk and smiled again.
"Okay, then how about Natsumaki or to shorten it Sumaki." Izuku said and then gave a soft chuckle and Nezu did not like that sound either. Leaving the office, Izuku headed for Class 1-A Locker Rooms. He held a key to one of the Lockers and that would be where he stored his Uniform. Taking off the Owlman Uniform he put on the Hood and Gloves. Pocketing one of the Smoke Bombs and one Flash Bombs in his pockets. Trust had to be earned and for him to function he could not fully trust the Faculty or even the Students until he was sure he could.
To be continued