My Hero Academia: Heroes are Made not Born... Part 5
Pains of Being A Hero:
Saturday Night was more entertaining for Izuku, as he moved across the Roofs of the Buildings. He was feeling a little disappointed, there was not any of the Lowlifes or Thugs out and about. Smirking he knew why. They were hiding from him. When he was about to call it an early night and go home, he heard a Woman Scream. "Finally." Izuku said in exasperation, running towards the scream. Reaching a Ten Story Building he peered down and below him was a woman being pushed against a wall by a medium sized man. The Man held a knife threateningly at the Woman, but Izuku thought it looked a little strange. Even though the Woman was screaming, she did not look completely afraid. Glancing about he did not see anyone so it was not another Trap. Down below him, the Thug rose his knife welding hand higher and was about to bring it down into the Woman. Without hesitation, Izuku attached a line and jumped. Skillfully and lightly landing behind the Thug. Slapping the Knife out of the Thugs Hand, then he grabbed the Man and hauled it up by his neck one handed. Slamming him against a nearby wall. The Man stared down at Izuku with fear, as he looked down into the red glowing eyes of Owlman. The Woman moved back and Izuku glared at the man. "I hunger." Izuku said hissing slightly and opening his mouth to reveal the little accessory that he had added since yesterday. A set of the plastic cheap dimestore Vampire teeth. Wanting to play on the rumors that Owlman was a demon or vampire that hunted the Criminals and Lowlife scum for nourishment. Either taking their blood or their souls. The Thug cried out in a whimper, glancing over at the Woman in Panic.
"NO!" The Woman screamed lurching towards Izuku and the would be Thug. "That is my Camera Man, Eddy Tang. I am Diana Feldings for Channel 23!" Diana pleaded in grief, not wanting her friend fed upon by the Owlman creature. Izuku glared over at the Reporter and hissed again. Then back at Eddy, who wept and clasped his hands around the wrist that was holding him a foot of the ground. With another hiss, Izuku dropped the Man spun towards Diana.
"Do not ever do this again." Izuku stated and then activated the line and to the Reporter and Camera Man, it seemed that he flew upwards towards the darkened roof of the buildings. Below Diana knelt next to Eddy as he cried, a puddle began to form around him as he finished pissing himself. Diana glanced upwards and shivered in fear. After a few moments she helped Eddy stand and he retrieved the hidden camera. Holding it closely to him.
Saturday Morning, Diana was on Channel 23 news with a special report. Momo sat on the edge of her bed and watched the report, listening intently.
"This is Diana Feldings, last night in an attempt to gain real time footage of Owlman. I and my Camera Man Eddy Tang, placed ourselves in mortal danger by conducting a fictitious mugging. During which Owlman arrived and Eddy almost lost his life to the creature. This video you about to see is raw coverage and I would suggest this is not appropriate for the younger viewers." Diane said over the Television and Momo could see that the Reporter was still shaken up by whatever they were about to show. Watching the coverage and at the end of the Video. Momo felt like laughing as Diana knelt by Eddy on the recorded video, he was crying and whimpering. While sitting in a puddle that previously was not there. Turning off the Television, she headed to her closet. Selecting an appropriate dress for walking on the beach. Smiling as she held up the sundress.
"This should get his attention." Momo stated, taking it with her to the bathroom. Taking a shower and then putting her air into a more subtle style. Putting underwear on and then the sundress on she stared at herself in the Mirror. Smiling. "Oh yeah this should really get his attention." Leaving the bathroom to put on her shoes. Ready to go. Walking down the stairs she felt the dress flow around her knees and when she neared the bottom of the stairs her father saw her.
"No way. Not a chance Momo are you going out of this house dressed like that." Her father stated as he rose from a chair in the living room and stalked towards her. Momo paused slightly and looked at herself in the mirror. The yellow and white striped sundress covered her chest, showing a good portion of her cleavage and hung by one strap over the back of her neck. The back of the dress stopped just above her bra strap. Her shoulders were bare and to her the sundress was not inappropriate or that revealing. Ignoring her father, she rechecked her makeup and smiled. "Where do you think you are going dressed like that?" Her father asked, not pleased at how she was not really paying attention to him.
"I have a date with Izuku. He is taking me for a walk on a beach. So what is better then me wearing a Sundress." Momo said satisfied that her hair and makeup were all in place.
"ASHI!" Her father bellowed and in seconds Momo's mother stood at the top of the stairs.
"What Tachi? Oh hi Momo, you look nice. Going out with that boy again?" Momo's Mother asked and Momo nodded, reaching past her father to pick up her small jacket that completed outfit. The jacket was thin and did not button up, but it matched her dress. Slipping it on she smiled, her father still barred her way out the door. "Have a nice time dear. Say hello for me." Her Mother Ashi said as she stepped down and gave Momo a hug.
"Thanks Mom. I should be back later around five or six. Bye." Momo ducked around her irate father and he glared at Ashimomo, his wife. She was outside but could hear her father.
"How can you allow this? I for one do not like how she is so set on being with this boy!" Tachi stated and Ashi chuckled.
"Oh Tachi, Momo really likes him and I think that he is perfect for her. He is good to her." Ashi said calmly then returned back upstairs. Leaving Tachi to scowl.
Having Jaspers drop her off in front of Izuku's Apartment building, Momo saw him waiting. She gave a soft chuckle as she walked up to him and he turned to look at her. His eyebrows rose as his eye's widened. "Whoa." Izuku gasped out as he looked her up and down. Shaking his head slightly, but keeping his eyes on her. "That is some outfit." He wheezed out and she smiled.
"I just wanted to look nice. So how do I look?" Momo asked as she took his right hand and he was in too much shock to notice. Swallowing he blinked finally.
"Wow." Izuku stammered out and Momo moved closer waving her hand in front of his face. Blinking again he exhaled. "You look absolutely beautiful." He almost whispered. Peering into his eyes she leaned closer and touched his lips with hers. A brief embrace that only lasted a few seconds. She stepped back and smiled again and he finally was able to do more then stare at her.
"That is exactly what I wanted to hear." Momo stated then glanced down the street towards the Sea Side Beach. "Let's go see the beach, that is the whole reason I wore the Sundress." She said, not telling him that she actually wore the dress in her attempt to make him her boyfriend. Interlacing her fingers into his, they began to walk down the street. She paid no attention to the stares and following gazes she received from other men and boys as they walked. In truth she was used to the inappropriate attention and reactions she somehow attracted. Right now the only one she really wanted to pay attention to her was holding her hand. Once on the beach she gazed all along the clean and pristine beach. "You did this?" She asked as she continued to look down the beach and seeing others enjoying the now clean beach.
"Yes, it took me about three months. But I used this as a means to train. Building up my muscles and strength." Izuku informed her then pointed over to the sidewalk several meters away. "That is where I met the one that taught me how to be Owlman." He whispered to her and she nodded. Giving him a gentle tug.
"Let's walk along the beach for a bit and talk." Momo said and Izuku did not move. He needed to know why Momo was so interested in spending time with him. Why she had kissed him three times, even though he really enjoyed it. To him Momo Yoayorozu was way out of his league. "What's wrong?" She asked and he shook his head.
"I need to understand why you want to be with me? Want to go out with me. I mean Momo, you are way better then me. You are beautiful and I am just me. Hell I know your Father thinks I am not even worthy to be in the same room as you. I tend to agree with him." Izuku said to her and she gave a slight chuckle, then turned towards him.
"I like you Izuku. You are caring and gentle." Momo stated and then she saw his expression. "Well caring and gentle to me. Criminals and Lowlifes are a different thing all together." Raising her hand that held his she looked at their hands. "I like you because you are gentle, you are holding my hand gently and we both know that you could easily break every bone in my fingers. But you hold my hand tenderly." She moved his hand towards her and kissed his hand. "You care about me, I can tell. Otherwise you would not be so nice to me when I sort of trick you into going out with me. That and when I kiss you, I can feel that you do care and like me." She put her right arm around his neck and touched her lips once again to his. Kissing him gently and he returned the kiss just as gently. She smiled and he exhaled slowly. Then he smiled at her.
"You are way too good for me, Momo and we both know it." Izuku stated and Momo laughed. Shaking her head and then released his right hand so she could move both of hers around his waist, pulling him closer to her.
"No it is the other way around and as to what my father thinks. I rather be with you then any of those he thinks I should want as a boyfriend." Momo replied and saw his expression, with a sly smile. "Yes Izuku I want to be your girlfriend and I want you as my boyfriend. So how about it? Do you want me to be your girlfriend?" She asked and he stared at her with utter confusion.
"I guess I really do not have much of a choice do I. Since I really like you, but am totally confused on why you like me." Izuku admitted and that was enough for her, she moved her right hand up to his face and leaned forward. Kissing him again. Using her other hand to take his right hand first and putting it around her. Then moved her right hand down to do the same with his left. Wanting him to get used to holding her. To her delight he did not resist and to her it felt really good to be held by him. As they parted she placed her forehead against his and peered into his green eyes.
"So from now on you are my boyfriend and I am your girlfriend." Momo declared, getting exactly what she wanted. Izuku as hers. Retaking his right hand with her left she gestured down the beach. "Want to take that stroll now?" He nodded and they began to walk hand in hand. She knew that tomorrow she could not even hint that they were now a couple. As they walked he became somewhat sullen. "What's wrong now?" She asked. He exhaled and grimaced.
"I am going to have to tell the class who I am. That is the only way this is going to work. But just the class, not the teachers." Izuku stated and Momo nodded with approval. They then discussed the plan for him to show and tell tomorrow before class started. Taking out her phone, she began to type into it. Then showed him the message asking all the other Students of A-1 to be in class 45 minutes before class started. Owlman wanted to have a word with them, prior to the Mister Aizawa's arrival.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Momo asked and Izuku shrugged. Then smiled at her.
"It is the only way, otherwise someone from our class is going to figure it out anyway. Unless you want them to believe that you are dating two different people. Owlman and me." izuku commented and Momo giggled. Imagining the reaction she would from Toru and Mina.
"I do not really care, as long as both are you." Momo said and then smiled as he gave her hand a gentle squeeze. He checked his watch. Looking back towards the Apartment Building three blocks away.
"My Mom probably has lunch ready. She wants you to come to eat lunch, so we better head back." Izuku said and Momo smiled. They turned and walked back towards the Apartment Building.
Monday morning, Izuku dressed as Owlman entered the A-1 Classroom. Everyone was there. Momo when she arrived had been asked by all of her classmates why she sent the message for him and she refused to answer. Standing in front of the class he exhaled. "I asked Momo to have you all here before Mister Aizawa arrived. She has convinced me to trust all of you. So I am going to show and tell you who I am. But before I do, I want all of you to swear not to divulge to anyone who I am." Before anyone could Katsuki stood.
"If anyone does squeal and I will personally roast them." Katsuki threatened them angrily. Glaring around the classroom with menace. To Izuku delight everyone including Minoro Mineta swore. With some slight hesitation, Izuku rose his Uniformed hands towards his head, pulling off the Owl shaped head piece. Then as he was about to pull the mask off.
"Well Kacchan you already know me." Izuku said as he removed the mask and everyone looked at him. But only Katsuki Bakugo stared with shock.
"No fucking way! It can't be!" Katsuki stammered out, his eyes bulging as he slowly moved forward. "Deku." He gasped out and Momo instantly corrected Katsuki.
"No Izuku Midoriya." Momo said as she nodded to those that looked back at her. "Izuku is Owlman." This caught Katsuki like a punch in the stomach, he kept shaking his head and grimacing.
"You can't be Owlman. You just can't be." Katsuki repeated as he looked at his one time friend. Then saw Izuku shrug.
"If you would like, later you and I can go to the Student challenge Room and I can convince you that I am Owlman." Izuku suggested and Katsuki smirked. Holding his hands upwards towards Izuku in a sign of surrender.
"Fuck no! You already basically kicked my ass, I have no intention of having you do that again." Katsuki stated. He had noticed Izuku's confidence after telling him that they could go and spare against each other. At that moment he knew that Izuku was Owlman. Prior Izuku would not even face him without wincing or cowering. But now his one time friend was standing before him, ready to once again demonstrate that he was no longer Deku the worthless. The silence was interrupted when Mina clapped her hands.
'Oh this is great. This means that either me or Toru can go out with him." Mina said with a huge smile on her face, her yellow eyes sparkling as she looked at Izuku. Before she or Toru could ask, Momo in the back of the room spoke up.
"Nope. That is not going to happen. He has a Girlfriend and she refuses to let him date anyone else." Momo stated and everyone turned to look at her, especially Mina and Toru.
"Now that really is not fair." Toru said her voice higher then normal. "Neither me or Mina ever got a chance." Everyone in the class began to laugh and Izuku checked the time. Putting his mask and head piece back on. Five minutes later Mister Aizawa entered and looked at the students. All of them were subtly looking at Owlman who was sitting in his Uniform instead of his dark clothes.
Instantly guessing that they all knew who Owlman is, Mister Aizawa left without saying a word. Walking with purpose he headed for the Principles Office, summoning Midnight and Almight to meet him there immediately. Entering the Office, he almost ran into Midnight. Inside Almight was already there. "He told them. My whole class now knows who Owlman is." Aiwaza blurted out and Principle Nezu just calmly looked at him.
"Did your Students actually admit this?" Nezu asked, with a small smile. He of course already knew who the mysterious young man was. After all it was the only way for Izuku to attend School here at the UA. Izuku had come up with the idea a few days later to list him as in one of the other classes other then A-1 Hero Course. Now for anyone else, Izuku Midoriya was in the Technical Support Class at the UA. Aiwaza glared at the small administrator and shook his head.
"No they did not. But I can tell." Aiwaza stated and then looked over at Almight and Midnight. Wanting them to suggest a course of action to be made. "I think it is time that we all know who he really is." He demanded as Almight and Midnight nodded with approval. Nezu on the other hand shook his head.
"No, I believe that in time he will divulge to you who he is. In the meantime if he did inform his classmates it is his choice." Nezu said and Midnight smirked slightly.
"So if I understand you already know who he is." Midnight said and Nezu smiled.
"Would any of you like any tea?" Nezu asked not answering Midnight as he gestured at the Teapot that sat on his desk. Almight gave a short chuckle and rolled his eyes. Without saying a word, he turned and left the office. He had his own problems and he believed that Owlman would be the solution. Walking towards the teachers lounge, he entered and immediately reverted into the weaker form of Toshinori Yagi. He needed to rest for a few hours and regain his strength. Later he wanted to confront Owlman with an offer.
Returning to the A-1 Classroom, Aiwaza scowled at the class. Deciding to confirm his suspicions now. "I take it that you all now know who Owlman is and that he swore you all to silence." He said and Kenya Iida stood.
"Yes Sir. As Class Rep, it is my responsibility to inform you that none of us will divulge who Owlman is or what he looks like." Tenya announced and Aiwaza grimaced, then with an audible exhale.
"Fine. Tomorrow you all will arrive in class with your Hero Uniforms. Number 13, Almight and myself will be taking you to the Training Dome. There you will encounter possible real world situations. As for today, we will begin to discuss the Hero Guidelines that have been made to ensure that none of you when you become legal and licensed Heroes will violate any laws." Aizawa said, then began to go over the material. Appearing to accept what Tenya Iida had just told him, but secretly considering who he could manipulate into telling him what he wanted to know. When the Lunch Bell rang, Izuku stood and was going to go to the Locker Room. Spending four hours inside his Uniform was starting to affect him. Not that it was uncomfortable or hot, it was just hard to sit in a desk chair for that long of a time. He kept sitting on his wing cape and that in itself made it hard to remain still. Telling Momo he would meet her at Lunch, he ducked towards the Locker room and almost ran into Almight.
"Can I have a word with you in private?" Almight asked and then led Izuku down the corridor towards one of the teacher's lounges. Once inside Almight gestured for Izuku to sit. Not looking at Owlman, he stared out the window. "What I am about to tell you mush never be known by any other person. Understand." He said towards the wall, but intending it for Izuku. "In time I will no longer be able to be Almight. At present I am only able to be Almight for a limited time." This caused Izuku to wince slightly, not fully understanding.
"We all have secrets." Izuku said and Almight chuckled. Then looked over at Izuku and nodded.
"I suppose we do." Almight stated and then with a sullen expression he exhaled, turning back to the window. "You being Quirkless and being at the UA is unheard of. If it was possible for you to have a Quirk, would you accept it ?" He asked and then waiting, hoping for the right reply. Silence remained in the room and Almight turned to make sure that Owlman had not slipped away. "What I am asking is if you could have a Quirk would you want it?" Again silence as Owlman stood and gave a soft laugh.
"No Sir, I do not think I would. No matter what the Quirk would be, I do not think I need it." Izuku said firmly, seeing Almight's stoic expression. "To tell the truth Sir, in the past before I became Owlman. I prayed to have a Quirk. But now I know that I am better without it. Right now every scum, criminal and lowlife in the city is afraid of me. I like that. I like being Owlman and if I had a Quirk I do not think I could still be Owlman." He told Almight and the large hero laughed loud and hard.
"You are probably right, young Hero. I suspect you are better off without a Quirk. Even one like mine." Almight said with approval, but felt somewhat displeased that he could not pass the One for All to Owlman. He believed that the young Quirkless Hero could be perfect to have the special Quirk. With some reluctance, Almight opened the door and wished the young Dark Hero a good day. Not ready to give up yet, thinking perhaps that he could discuss it again with Owlman.
Finding Momo at lunch, Izuku sat down next to her. No one could see as he took her hand and interlaced his gloved fingers into hers. "So what did Almight want?" Shoto Todoroki asked as he looked over at the Masked and Hooded Classmate. Izuku shrugged and gave Momo's hand a gentle squeeze as she did the same.
"It was really nothing, I think Aiwaza told him that I had disclosed to you all who I am. He wanted to see if I would tell him as well." Izuku said, knowing that it was only a partial lie. He knew that for their three Primary Teachers; Eraserhead, Midnight and Almight all wanted to know who he was and what he looked like. Everyone in the School knew that the three Teachers Slash Heroes wanted to know. But so did just about everyone in the School.
"Well they can wait until you are ready to tell them. Personally I would not until it is absolutely necessary. Say right on Graduation day." Katsuki said as he put his tray down and sat. Izuku stared at him with shock. "What? I have decided to sit at this table from now on. Is there a problem with that." He looked around the table and everyone shrugged. He then leaned slightly on the Table. "To let you know, when we are back in our neighborhood I will still treat you like shit. But know that it is just for show. So no one gets suspicious." He then leaned back and began to eat. Izuku understood instantly, if all of a sudden Kacchan started to treat him decently, then those in their neighborhood would begin to wonder why. Especially since Kacchan had treated Izuku like dirt since both were six years old.
"Thank you Kacchan." Izuku said and Momo winced but nodded with understanding.
"Just remember it is for show and do not lose it and beat the crap out of me." Katsuki added and everyone at the table began to laugh. "Hey I am serious, I suspect that he could beat me into a bloody pulp within a few seconds." Then he too started to chuckle.
To be continued