My Hero Academia: Heroes are Made not Born... Part 7
Training Days:
Spending the Mornings conducting personal training and the Afternoons with Izuku learning Judo, Momo was wearing herself thin. Sitting back in the Hot Tub, she closed her eyes. She asked Izuku to join her in the large Ten Foot Jacuzzi but he declined, especially after she held up her Bikini. She thought it funny on how bright red his face became as he stared at the swimsuit and stammered that he had to get back home. She was not ready to give up on him joining her for a nice long hot soak, after all she was extremely stubborn and she would not admit it to him yet. She loved him and hoped that he felt the same. Exhaling with relief as the hot bubbles eased her sore muscles. Dipping under the water for a few seconds she came back up and then climbed out of the Tube. "No rest for the weary." She said to herself, she needed to eat and build up her fat cells. Pulling on a robe she headed to the house and the kitchen. She only had four more days and then on Monday the Festival would begin.
Friday Morning she spent her mornings reading the Molecular Structures of possible useful items that she could create for the Challenges during the Festival. With a tray of assorted high cholesterol food nearby, she began to create those items and then deciding if she would use them or not. After that she would run for two miles and work out in the Exercise Room. By the time she showered and put on clean Sweatpants and T-Shirt, Izuku would arrive. An hour later she was facing him, with a small lunge she grabbed his wrist and elbow. But before she could throw him, he reversed and started to throw her. Then realizing she was not going to fall right paused and stopped her from completely falling hard on her ass and back. "Momo, what was that?" Izuku asked her as she peered up at him with embarrassment. The first two days he had taught her how to fall and she had just screwed up.
"I guess I am tired and was not thinking." Momo explained as she winced, her shoulders down to her lower back now felt stiff and sore. She began to rub the sore muscles and he shook his head.
"Lay down, face down." Izuku ordered her and she did as instructed. With her face towards him, she could feel the coolness of the Mat on her left cheek and exposed skin. He then knelt besides her and started to rub and knead her shoulders. She closed her eyes moaning with satisfaction. He continued to massage her shoulders and then down her back. She reveled in the massage and wished he would never stop.
"Oh that feels so good." Momo purred with relief, feeling like she could go to sleep from his ministrations. After several minutes he stopped and she exhaled.
"Still awake? Feel better?" Izuku asked and Momo smiled, remaining on the floor.
"Yes. Remind me to have you give me a Massage more often. That was amazing." Momo commented as she slowly rose and sat across from him. With a audible sigh. "Okay I am better, shall we continue the lesson?" She asked and Izuku shook his head.
"No, I think you are too tired to concentrate on doing anymore today." Izuku told her and she had to agree, she was tired and if she kept pushing herself she was going to hurt herself. Or worse be unintentionally hurt by Izuku.
"How about we both get cleaned up, get something to eat in the kitchen and watch a DVD Movie in the Screening Room?" Momo suggested and Izuku checked his watch and nodded. He had at least six hours before he could go out and make Owlman's presence known.
"Sounds good." Izuku stood and helped her up. They separated and each headed for one of the adjoining locker rooms to shower and then come back. Momo came out reluctantly and frowned. She did not have any Make-up on and her hair was not styled. Then when he came out and smiled, she stopped worrying about if she looked plain or not. Taking his hands and interlacing their fingers, they headed for the house. After getting a couple of sandwiches from the Cook, she led him to the Entertainment Screening Room. Inside Izuku was impressed about actually seeing a 100 Inch Screen Television.
"So any Older Movie you want to see?" Momo asked as she pointed towards racks of DVD's and Izuku shrugged. She pulled one of her own personal favorites. Grown-ups 2, putting it in the DVD player. She dimmed the lights and guided Izuku over to the love seat couch. They set their plates down and the began to eat as the Movie started. After eating she leaned back and he put his arm around her and she looked at him with delight. Pulling her feet up and sitting leaning heavily on him. Placing her hand onto his chest near her face. The other she slipped around behind him. Before he could ask, she had fallen asleep. He tried for a couple of minutes to awaken her, but she was just too tired. When the Movie ended, Izuku tried to subtly and easily remove her from holding him so tightly. Instead she moved her right arm around him to join the other. Tightening her grip upon him.
"Momo, the Movie is over. I should go, you need to get some real sleep in your bed." Izuku said and she remained holding him, not awakening. Inhaling he reached down and tapped her gently. "Momo. Momo." He then gave her a gentle shack and she stirred, opening her eyes and then closing them.
"Nnmphf." Momo grumbled and then slowly opened her eyes. Staring up at him she smiled. "You make a great pillow." She commented and squeezed him tightly, then with a reluctant sigh, released him. He stood and then did something that delighted Momo to no end. He leaned down and gently touched his lips to hers. For a short kiss. The he leaned back up and she beamed at him.
"I think you are overdoing it on the training for the Festival, you might want to take it easy tomorrow." Izuku suggested and Momo nodded.
"Okay, sounds like a plan. Perhaps instead I will spend the whole day with my Boyfriend." Momo said and then winked at him.
"That sounds like a good idea. I suppose that I should do that as well." Izuku replied and then smiled. "Say around 9 AM, breakfast at my place." Momo nodded again. "See you tomorrow then." With that said he left and Momo watched him go out the door. She exhaled and laid down, deciding to just sleep on the couch tonight.
The Sports Festival:
Standing in the Shadows of the A-1 Student Seats, Izuku tried to remain unseen. He was there to rout for his class and Momo, not compete. After the race and when Minoro Mineta tricked Momo into making Cheerleader Outfits for all of the Girls. Then put them on, Izuku decided that it was time to have a word with the Little Pervert. Though he had to admit that Momo did look good in her outfit. Still eventually Minoro would go to far and generally Izuku was not the jealous type, but Momo was his Girlfriend. Later one of the private rooms. "I cannot believe I lost to Fumikage Tokoyami. I thought I had a perfect strategy worked out." Momo said as Izuku held her from behind with his arms in front of her. She leaned back and smiled, not really feeling that upset. Not if it meant that she received consolidation from him.
"Next year you will kick his ass." Izuku said and she smiled, then kissed him on his right cheek. Without warning Shoto Todoraki entered and saw the two leaning against one of the walls. Izuku had his Head Gear and Mask off and Shoto stared at them with shock.
"Oh I thought this room was unoccupied." Shoto said and Izuku could see something was wrong with him.
"Wait Shoto. What is wrong? You do not seem ready to fight against Katsuki." Izuku asked and Shoto looked down at the floor. Anger seemed to emanate from him as he exhaled sharply.
"My Father is here. He is hoping that I will finally use my Left Side. I would prefer not to, since that side of my Quirk is from him." Shoto stated and Izuku started to laugh at him. Momo frowned and elbowed him in the side.
"That is not funny." Momo said sternly and Izuku continued to laugh.
"It is funny, it is so funny that it is hysterical." Izuku said mostly to Shoto. "You are so insecure about using something that you were born with that you are not gong to use it just because you do not like your father. That is beyond stupid." He said and Shoto glared at him. "Think about this Shoto. You only use your right side since it from your Mother. You honor her by doing that. Then you refuse to use your Left to dishonor your Father. Both sides of you are from your Mother and Father. Who cares which is which, it is now your Quirk to use. So use it. Later find a way to balance yourself, so that you can be who you are and not what your Father wants you to be." Shoto listened and thought about what Izuku had told him.
"I guess I have some thinking to do." Shoto told Izuku and went to find another Private Room to think.
With the Sports Festival Over, Temporary Internships were offered. Izuku once again declined to participate. Instead he decided to keep an eye on Tenya Iida, worried that Tenya would do something rash.
The Hero Killer Stain:
Following Tenya from a rooftop, Izuku became alarmed when he saw Tenya attempt to take on the Hero Killer. Taking out his Phone, he put in the address and then grappled a line to the roof. Tenya did not stand a chance against the Hero Killer and Izuku had to react quickly. Swinging down, Izuku slammed into the Hero Killer just before the psychopath could plunge his sword into Tenya. Bouncing off the Hero Killer's chest, Izuku back flipped to a fighting stance. "So another foolish Hero comes to interfere with my destined right." The Hero Killer stated as he staggered back from the impact. Swinging his sword around and Izuku easily ducked under the blade. Swinging a side kick to the Killer's legs. But missed when the Hero Killer jumped over the kick. Izuku spun backwards and grabbed a broken Broomstick, snapping it in half with his right knee and then held one half in his left and the other in his right. The left at mid level to his waist and the right higher above his head. Sliding his right foot behind him. "Oh this is good. It appears one of you knows how to fight. Now you will use your Quirk to prove that you are no better then the rest." Stain snarled and raised his sword.
"I do not have a Quirk, Hero Killer! So whenever you are ready?" Izuku said to the man as he readied himself to fight. Waiting for the Hero Killer to attack. But Stain remained where he was, seeming to stare at Izuku with shock and wonder.
"Who are you Boy?" Stain asked as he sidestepped then smiled when Izuku did the same. A small smile spread across his lips.
"Owlman, and you are the Hero Killer. Now you have a choice, fight and be defeated or flee and I will hunt you down." Izuku said menacingly and Stain gave a short bloodcurdling laugh. Then he lunged and Izuku blocked the Sword cut with his left stick, swinging the right in a slash to the Killer's head. Stain dodged the blow and reversed cut with the sword. Izuku blocked it with the right and punched forward with the left. The fight was on and both could see the others measured skills. Leaping back away, while dropping the left stick that no longer could be used to block with. Izuku grabbed and threw one of his Tranquiler Darts at Stain, aiming for the Killers shoulder. Stain blocked the dart with his sword and smiled with delight. Tenya glared up at the Hero Killer then over at Izuku.
"Owlman leave! The Hero Killer is mine! I need to kill him!" Tenya complained and Izuku grimaced. Believing that Tenya was not thinking rational.
"Shut up Tenya. I have to concentrate." Izuku ordered as he reached behind him and then swung a set of Bolo's at Stain. He instantly evaded the Rope and Weights then lunged forward, and Izuku saw it. Stain was not trying for any type of lethal attacks. "What is the matter Hero Killer? Why are you trying not to kill me any longer?" Izuku asked and Stain smiled widely.
"You are worthy of the title of Hero. Those others are not, they are nothing but fakes and charlatans. While you, you are what emphasizes what a Hero should be." The Hero Killer replied and Izuku shuddered. Knowing for certain that the Hero Killer was insane. Reaching into another pouch unseen by the Killer, he flung another surprise at the Killer. Unfortunately the Killer had thrown something also unseen. Spinning to avoid the incoming knife, it scratched his face. But the Flash Bomb that Izuku had thrown detonated and the Hero Killer was blinded. He screamed with anger as he swung blindly with his sword. Izuku knew the situation was bad, with Tenya and the other Hero paralyzed for some reason. He could not really move too far from them. With speed that shocked Izuku for a second the Killer jumped over all of them and landed on the other side of Izuku. The Killer reached down and retrieved his knife.
"Watch out!" Tenya yelled. "Somehow he can Paralyze someone just by tasting their blood!" He said and before Izuku could do anything, he froze in place. The small drop of blood on the dagger the Killer had thrown had been enough for him to use his Quirk.
"It is a pity that I had to do that. I was enjoying facing someone that is worthy. But I cannot allow you to delay or stop me from doing my sacred duty." The Hero Killer stated as he smiled. "Though you will not be harmed, Owlman. You are the embodiment of what a True Hero is." With a casual walk, the Killer approached and Izuku strained to move. Just as the Killer was within a few feet, the alleyway erupted in flames. Shoto Todoroki had arrived. From that point on the fight progressed and within a few moments the three A-1 Students had defeated and captured the Hero Killer.
Day Two of the Internship: Disaster
Being the only one, with just a scratch. Izuku left Tenya and Shoto to be treated for their wounds. The fight with the Hero Killer had been almost an all out brawl and in the end they defeated him. Now Izuku was essentially free to Patrol the City while Tenya and Shoto were at the Hospital. It was yesterday that the fight for their very lives almost cost Tenya and the other Hero their lives. Now Izuku was basically wasting the day, waiting for Momo to be done so that they could spend some time together later. Finally noticing where he was he smiled. "The Genius Agency Operates in this District. I think I might go by and see how Kacchan is doing." Izuku said to himself then he saw the commotion. Police were down below on the street and it seemed that they were all focused on a Thirty Story Building. On the top floor, was where everyone was staring upwards at and a Man was on the Balcony. Running across another Building to get closer to see what was happening. izuku saw Best Jeanist and Kacchan were also on the Balcony.
"Take it easy Mister Clemons, we are here to help you." Best Jeanist said calmly, placing a reassuring hand on Katsuki and he could feel the tremors of anger pulsing through the young intern. Keeping a good distance from Clemons.
"BULLSHIT!" Clemons said angrily, his eyes directly on the small bundle in his arms. "You just want to take my Angel away from me! I won't let you!" He stated, taking another step towards the edge of the Balcony Railing. Jeanist kept still and looked at the deranged man reassuringly. But Katsuki could not remain still any longer, stepping forward he glared at Clemons.
"Enough of this! Give me that baby or I will blast your head off!" Katsuki said with pure rage in his voice and small explosions began to emanate from his hands. Clemons stepped further back and raised the bundle he held above his head. Before Jeanist could react Clemons started to laugh insanely.
"If I can't have her, then no one can!" Clemons said and then tossed the one year old child over the balcony. Both Katsuki and Jeanist lunged forward. Jeanist back handed Clemons across the head while he laughed hysterically. Then they both saw a Black shape streak by them, diving from one of the other roofs.
"What the...?" Jeanist asked and Katsuki knew the answer.
"It is Owlman." Katsuki said and watched as Izuku dove towards the crying Child. Grabbing the bundle and with a hiss sent out one of his Grapple Spikes. Jeanist shook his head.
"The Angle is wrong." Jeanist stated as he could only watch just like Katsuki. The Spike hit the roof of another building and Owlman began to swing downward, holding the Baby close to him left handed. Izuku knew he was in trouble, he had dove after the falling baby at the wrong angle and all he could do is do what was necessary. Izuku could save himself, if he let go of the Baby and deployed another Spike in the opposite direction. He would not do that, instead he spun around and held the Baby Girl tighter to him. Swinging down with the inertia of a swinging pendulum, Izuku glanced back and saw the parked car. There was no way to avoid it. With a sigh, he felt himself slam into the windshield and the Top of the car. Denting inward the metal and breaking the glass.
Running down the stairs with Jeanist in the lead, Katsuki feared the worst. That kind of hit into the car was not something someone would be able to walk away from. All Katsuki could think was, it was his fault. He screwed up. Bounding out the front door, they passed a Police line and approached the car. Stepping closer Katsuki looked down at Owlman, Izuku Midoriya. With shaking hands and arms, Izuku held out the small baby girl. She was wiggling and crying still. "Ta..Tak...Take her." Izuku gasped out and Katsuki moved forward and took her from his hands. "I..Is she alright?" Izuku asked and Katsuki peered down at the small girls face.
"Yes, she is fine. This is all my fault, I screwed up." Katsuki blurted out, staring at one that was a true hero. Not someone like him, someone that let his anger, rage and impatience cause this disaster. Owlman shook his head slightly.
"N..No. You did not throw her from the roof." Izuku said weakly and with a labored inhale, winced. Paramedics arrived and one of them frowned. Then produced a backboard. Another set came in and one of them took the Baby Girl out of Katsuki's hands. He had not even noticed. Then mercifully Izuku passed out. Katsuki spun on his heal and closed his eyes. Jeanist placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Is there anyone we should contact?" Jeanist asked and Katsuki nodded.
"Yes Momo Yoayorozu. She is at the Uwabami Agency as an intern this week. I will do it." Katsuki said as he watched as the Paramedics slowly took Owlman and put him into an ambulance. It moved away heading for the Government Hospital to the North. The primary one that attended only Heroes. Reaching into his pocket, he touched Momo's number and closed his eyes. This was going to be bad.
Answering her Phone, Momo grumbled. Katsuki was not someone she ever expected to have call her. As she listened her eyes widened and then without saying a word to either her fellow Intern Itsuka Kendo or Uwabami. She bolted from the Agency, hailed a cab and had the Driver race to the Government Hospital. On the way she called Inko Midoriya. But someone had already called Izuku's Mother. To Momo it felt like it took forever to arrive and as she almost bounded out of the moving Cab, she threw Fifty Dollars to the Driver and ran. Inside she ran to the Reception desk and after a few moments, headed for the Trauma Ward. Tears streamed her eyes as she neared the Ward to find Best Jeanist, Midnight, Almight and a couple of her classmates in the waiting room. "Any word?" Momo asked Kyoko Jiro and the other girl shook her head.
"His mother is in there at the moment." Fumikage Tokoyami said as he stood and glanced over at the closed door. Momo began to pace, her thoughts on what they had told Izuku's Mother, Inko. Seeming to guess Midnight approached.
"The Government Liaison put out that Izuku Midoriya was hit by a runaway car. All Police Officers, Doctors, Nurses and even the Paramedics have been sworn to secrecy." Midnight told Momo as she reached out and placed her hand on the younger girls shoulder. For the Teachers of the UA it had become a shock to learn that Izuku Midoriya, who had failed the entrance practical exam was Owlman. When the door opened Inko emerged and upon seeing Momo, stepped over to her. Hugging Momo, the older woman exhaled.
"I need to speak with you, before you go in there. That is if you are going to go in there." Inko said sternly and then led Momo over to a secluded corner. "If you go in there to see him, you are not to cry or show any pity. The Doctors have told me that there is a 50/50 chance that he will walk again. But I know my son and any signs of weakness will do more damage then that car did. Cry and mourn out of his sight, but in there do not." She told Momo, then she inhaled. "Izuku has asked me to tell you, that if you cannot handle him being hurt and want to just leave. He will understand." Momo glared at the door and she scowled.
"Not a chance in hell! I am going in there!" Momo stated angrily, then looked back at Inko. "They told you, didn't they." She asked and Inko chuckled.
"That my son is Owlman. I knew for quite awhile." Inko said proudly, then seeing Momo's shocked expression. "It was not hard to deduce, especially when he would sneak out his bedroom window at night. We are twenty five stories up, he was either Owlman or he was trying to be Spiderman." She gave a soft laugh and Momo did as well. Then Inko hugged Momo again and then nodded. Squaring her shoulders and taking a few breaths, Momo walked to the room door and entered. She saw Inko laying face up on the bed, he could see the door and when she walked in he looked first shocked and then delighted.
"What you think that little boo-boo you got is going to get you out of being my Boyfriend. You are sadly mistaken, Izuku. You keep forgetting I am way to stubborn." Momo stated and then walked to the side of the bed and shook her head. "You will do anything to get out of going to dinner at my House with my parents." He looked at her with a bit of confusion. "That was tonight remember, dinner with my parents." He chuckled and she laughed.
"Well it worked didn't it." Izuku said and she frowned at him. "I am going to walk again, I promise." He stated and she believed it. Though her thoughts were if Izuku said he was going to walk to China barefoot. She would tell him to bring her back some Fortune Cookies. Then she smiled mischievously at him.
"You better, I did not tell you yet. But in four months from this Friday. My Father's Company has a formal Ball. I plan on taking you. That means you will have to wear a Tuxedo and dance with me. So you better be able to or I am going to be really upset at you." Momo said sternly and he rolled his eyes. She then leaned over and kissed him. Whispering into his ear afterwards. "I love you." Izuku stared at her with shock, then he smiled.
"I love you too." Izuku whispered back.
To be continued