My Hero Academia: Heroes are Made not Born... Part 8
(Author's Note: Part 7 was a compressed due to I wanted to move it along for this Part. Sorry)
Hope for the Future:
Standing in one of the Corners of the Waiting Room, Toshinori Yagi alias Almight felt like a vulture waiting to strike. That or one of those Ambulance Chasing Lawyers. He was waiting until all of Izuku's friends and classmates had come and gone. Visiting him and finding out about his condition. Almost all of them had gone in to visit and then departed. Now all that remained was Momo Yoayorozu and she had left Izuku's Hospital room since she arrived. Even Izuku's Mother had not remained that long, mainly due to she believed that Momo's presence was doing more for Izuku's spirits then she could. "Very intelligent woman." Almight muttered, then he checked the clock on the wall. Soon Almight would have to enter regardless if Momo was there or not. Glancing around the waiting room, he was relieved that finally Katsuki Bakugo had left. Sometime later Almight and Best Jeanist would have to have a word with the young man. Katsuki was still blaming himself for what had happened. An hour later he could not wait any longer. He once again was going to offer Izuku, One for All and hope the young man accepts. Though now Izuku may not have a choice.
Inside the Hospital Room, Momo had slipped beside Izuku on the bed. She had placed a pillow in between her and his side so that she did not accidentally roll onto him. Putting her head on his right shoulder, he had his arm around her while her right hand rested on his chest. He had invited her to lay down with him, after she almost fell off the nearby chair. He actually tried to convince her to go home and get some sleep and she refused. She had a little smile on her face as she slept and he could not help but watch her sleep. When the door opened he feared it was one of the Nurses that would demand that Momo get off the bed, but instead he saw that it was Toshinori Yagi. "I would like to have a word with you." The skinny man said and Izuku raised his left hand up to his mouth, making a shushing sound. Toshinori nodded and moved closer to the opposite side. "I understand that there is a 50/50 chance that you will be able to walk again. How would you like those odds to be 100% chance of being able to?" He asked and Izuku knew what he was suggesting. Once again the Greatest Hero was offering to bestow All for One upon him.
"If it is able to heal someone of such a injury. Then why didn't it work to heal you?" Izuku asked with skepticism, glancing down at Toshinori's midsection of his chest. Shaking his head, Toshinori smiled.
"It does not work that way. I was injured as Almight, but such an injury on any other would have been fatal." Toshinori explained and then slowly sat. "I believe that the All for One would heal you faster then you spending months and probably a year relearning to walk again." Izuku considered that, then glanced down at Momo. Wondering if she would remain if it did take that long. She said she would and that concerned him. She had told him that she would leave the Hero Course if necessary to be with him. He could not allow her to do that, give up her dream of being a Hero for him. He did not want to lose her.
"I have one condition. Even with this Quirk, I remain as Owlman." Izuku stated and Toshinori had to agree. Turning into Almight, he reached up and plucked a hair from his head and held it out to Izuku. With his left hand he took it and stared at Almight with curiosity.
"You have to eat it." Almight said. "It will then bond with your DNA and then you will have All for One within you." He then turned and left, allowing for Izuku to decide if he would accept it or not. But he suspected that the young man would. Izuku stared at the Golden Long Hair and then down at the sleeping face of Momo.
"So are you going to accept what Almight gave you?" Momo asked quietly, she gazed up at him and he smiled guiltily. Realizing that she had overheard the short conversation and the offer that Almight had made. "Do not do it for me, I told you that I am willing to remain and be with you no matter how long it takes for you to be able to walk again." She said and Izuku shook his head.
"No. As much as I would like that, I cannot allow you to. You have your own life and your own dreams. If I do not accept Almight's offer, then I do not want you to stay." Izuku stared down at Momo and seeing her expression turn stern.
"I am not going anywhere regardless and if you think I am. You do not even know how stubborn I can be. Now eat that." Momo ordered and he smiled and put the Hair into his mouth, swallowing it and with a look of disgust almost spit it out. "Good, now go to sleep." She stated closing her eyes, moving her left hand over to his side and gently hugged him. Momo laid there not sleeping herself for a few moments. Waiting for Izuku to fall asleep, when he did. She opened her eyes and looked at him, she had not told him that while he slept earlier. She had researched for Nero-Surgeons that were the best in the World. Ready and Willing to convince her Parents to pay any of those Surgeons to come and operate on Izuku if it became necessary.
Outside the Hospital Room, Almight waited. He was sure that Izuku Midoriya would take the gift of All for One. Not because of the Healing Qualities of the Power, but for the young Woman that was with Izuku at that moment. Otherwise Almight suspected that he would not have accepted it. Determined to do it himself. A type of trait that encompasses what a True Hero embodied.
The Midoriya Apartment:
Wanting to remain at the Hospital, Inko Midoriya decided that if anyone was to make Izuku want to succeed it would be Momo. The young woman impressed Inko as she sat and pondered the future. Wondering if Momo had other plans that involved her son. Closing her eyes from the longest day of her life, she started to drift off. The doorbell rang and she exhaled slowly. Standing she went to the door and opened it to find Katsuki Bakugo at the door. "I would like to talk to you, Miss Midoriya." He said and she gestured for him to enter. She could see that the young man was red-eyed and exhausted. He stood before the shorter Woman and closed his eyes. Then he swallowed visibly. "I do not know if Best Jeanist or anyone else has told you. It is my fault that Izuku got hurt." He said to her, wanting her to lash out and strike him. Yell at him and take out some type of revenge against him.
"Nonsense." Inko said, smiling and taking his hand to guide him over to one of the kitchen chairs. "Best Jeanist told me that the man that threw his daughter off the balcony was insane. He had already threatened to do just that several times before you even arrived. You had no reason to believe that he would do such a thing to someone that he claimed he loved." She told him and Katsuki had heard all of that before. But he still blamed himself. He wanted someone to punish him for what had happened. Inko could see that in his expression and she shook her head. "Think about this, if you were the one that saw a Deranged Man throw a Baby off the Balcony and you could have been able. Would you have done what Izuku did?" She asked and he nodded.
"Yes I would. But I froze when that Man threw her off the Balcony. I was in shock." Katsuki said and he suspected with his explosion Quirk he probably could have landed without seriously harmed himself. But Izuku did not hesitate, he jumped without thought or delay.
"So was Best Jeanist. He froze and did not react either, even though he is a seasoned Hero and he was in shock just like you." Inko told him and Katsuki's eyes widened. It was true, the Head Leader of the Genius Agency was standing next to him and did not even move. Only slowly tied Clemons in his strings and watched as Owlman dove without hesitation or delay to save the Little Girl. Katsuki slumped as he felt relieved that Izuku, Momo and Izuku's mother did not blame him for what had happened. Though he still somewhat blamed himself and no one would ever convince him that he was somewhat responsible. Within seconds he passed out in the chair and Inko suspected that the young Katsuki had not slept since the incident and was thoroughly exhausted. Standing she picked up a blanket and put it around Katsuki's shoulders and then went to her own room to sleep. She was just as tired as Katsuki was.
Miracles:
Near dawn, Momo moved from besides Izuku. Not wanting the day Nurse to discover that she was sleeping with Izuku. That was a serious no-no. Moving over to the chair she leaned back and pretended to be asleep. Then she saw it, Izuku's toes wiggled under the soft blanket and she stood. "Izuku you moved your toes." Momo declared, pulling the blanket off them and staring with relief as his toes clenched and un-clenched.
"I know they feel stiff and sore." Izuku said, not fully awake then his eyes opened wide and he glared down at his toes as they continued to move. "Help me up, I want to try something." He stated, starting to sit up. Momo instantly stood and moved besides him. Trying valiantly but failing to not seem too excited. Slowly and with her help his feet touched the floor. "Ow that hurts! But I can feel them! I can feel my legs!" He excitingly said as he leaned fully on his feet and with supreme effort took a step. Then sat back down on the bed. Both laughed happily. Then with a small smirk, Momo decided to state the obvious.
"Perhaps before you try to walk again, you put on something where I cannot see your bare ass." Momo said with a mischievous grin, glancing back behind him. "Though it is a really nice ass." She commented and he immediately pulled the blanket around his hips.
"Pervert." Izuku declared then smiled. Momo put her arms around his neck and leaned closer. Touching her lips to his and kissed him. Her tongue darted into his mouth and began to twist and twirl around his. She began to slowly push him back onto the bed, clasping his hand in hers and moving it towards her T-Shirt covered chest. Desperately wanting him to touch her, caress her. "Momo." He gasped out in a near whisper. She peered into his eyes and kept moving his hand towards her.
"I want to do this." Momo said, kissing him again and as his hand neared her peaks. She let out a small moan of pleasure. At that moment the door opened and she pushed herself upwards and let go of his hand. She glared at the open door and the Older Woman that stood there.
"Oops." The Day Nurse said as she back stepped and closed the door. Izuku began to laugh as he looked up at Momo, seeing her face begin to redden. Momo returned her glare down at him.
"It is not funny, a second later and that Nurse would have seen you feeling me up." Momo stated feeling embarrassed, then thinking about it. She started to laugh as well. But she also knew that soon she would get him to go to second base. Then eventually beyond that.
Recovery and Rehabilitation:
The Doctors could not understand how Izuku could feel his legs or his toes. It had been determined by them, it would take Months or even a year of rehab to accomplish such a feat. No pun intended. After thoroughly examining him five times it was decided that his condition was miraculous. But he still would have to relearn to walk and move. Though it would only take a few weeks perhaps a month then he would be able to walk and perhaps run normally. "You know what that means?" Momo asked as a Rehab Therapist helped Izuku stretch his legs and knees. He looked over at her, while wincing from the Therapist moving his stiff legs.
"What does that mean?" Izuku grunted in a strained voice, knowing Momo was trying to get his mind off the discomfort and pain.
"That in Three Months, two weeks and five days. My boyfriend is going to take me to my Parents Ball. Wear a Tuxedo and Dance with me." Momo told him and he winced and looked upwards at the Therapist.
"Any chance you could slow my recovery so that I am unable to take my Girlfriend to something so horrible." Izuku asked the Woman and she chuckled, shaking her head negatively. "Oh no I think I am having a relapse." Izuku said with a bit of pretend horror. Momo moved over besides him and stared down at him. She smirked.
"Not funny. Get it through your head, you are taking me. So get better or I will be really annoyed at you." Momo tapped her finger into his chest and he nodded. The Therapist continued to help Izuku stretch and after a few more moments. Told him it was time for him to try walking with the help of the bars. Leaving so that Izuku could progress without the Therapist interference. The older woman left. As soon as the Therapist left, Izuku did a hand stand on the bars and smiled. "Hey you be careful." Momo stated sternly as she watched him with his legs straight up in the air. He began to hand walk down the bars and then turned and came back.
"I had to do that. I have not done any Owlman training in almost two weeks. Skills get rusty if you do not practice." Izuku explained and returned to where his feet now were back on the floor. Then began to gingerly walk down the short way, supporting himself with his hands and arms. "So how is your classes going at UA?" He asked Momo and she shrugged. She did not fully agree with him demanding that she return to school. Only visiting after Classes and on Weekends. But he promised if she did, then he would take her out on a Date when he could walk with only the support of a cane.
"Well enough. Though everyone asks me constantly how you are doing. I tell them better each day." Momo replied and Izuku looked to make sure that no one was about to enter or no one would see. Without the support of the Bars he walked over to her and her eyes widened. His face though was strained as he walked and after reaching her he sat down in a nearby chair. "That was impressive." She said to him and he smiled up at her.
"That All for One is what is Impressive. I think within a week and I may be able to move about with the help of a cane." Izuku said and Momo smiled.
"Good that means next week you are taking me out. Remember, you said if and when you can walk with the help of a cane. You would take me out on a Date, one where we can be together and not worry about any interruptions. I think a nice dinner and perhaps some cuddling on a couch." Momo declared and he chuckled lightly, nodding. Neither had noticed that where he had gripped the Bars with his right hand, was crushed partially. After embracing and Momo telling him she would be back tomorrow. Izuku sat in his wheelchair, waving at her. When she was out of sight, he wheeled inside and was supposed to go to his room and rest. Instead he headed for the Exercise Gym within the Hospital. It was late in the day and no one used the Gym that time of day. Sliding from the Wheelchair to the Weight Bench, he moved the pin down to the bottom of the weights and began to pull downwards. Wanting to do a nice ten reps. He was determined to keep in shape. Then to his shock he stared at the weight. Removing his left hand, he pulled again one handed. It felt weightless. He was stronger then he ever was before. Though he wanted one more test to confirm it. Moving over to the punching bag, he leaned on a nearby barbell and swung his right fist back. With a resounding poof he struck the big heavy bag, his hand easily blew threw the tough material and out the other side.
"Okay, I think this All for One is really increased my strength." Izuku said, removing his hand from the punching bag. Returning to his Wheelchair and after sitting he smiled. He could not wait to tell Momo tomorrow.
One week later with the help of a Cane in his right hand, Izuku walked down the sidewalk. His left hand was being held by Momo as she smiled happily. Slightly swinging her and his joined hands back and forth. "This is great." Momo stated as they neared their destination. A dinner three blocks from the Hospital. From there they would go to his and his Mother's Apartment to sit on the couch and watch a Movie. Inko had told them that she would go shopping so that they could have a measure of privacy. But threatened them that she could return at any moment. So they needed to behave themselves. Entering the Dinner, Momo felt happy until she looked over at three Teenage Street Punks sitting at one of the tables. All three were wearing Leather Jackets and the way they were gawking at her made her feel nervous. "Something wrong?" Izuku asked and Momo returned her gaze back to him.
"No nothing. Lets find a table." Momo replied and they found one back to one side. When Izuku sat, she sat down next to him and held his hand tightly in hers. Not wanting anyone to confuse the fact that she was here with him. She picked up a Menu, handing one to him and began to look for something that sounded good. A second later one of the Punks ambled over and placed his hands on the table. Glaring down at Momo with a sneer.
"Hey baby. How about coming over and joining us." The Punk said as he stared at Momo's impressive cleavage and gave a soft whistle. Momo shook her head and did not look up at the moron.
"Not interested so go away, I am here with my boyfriend." Momo stated as she gazed over at Izuku. She could see that he was not even upset or tense and she suspected that even though he needed the assistance of the cane to walk. He could still take out three Punks without breaking a sweat. "So what looks good to you Honey?" She asked Izuku and he shrugged.
"I think I want a Cheeseburger." Izuku replied and the Punk growled angrily, not liking being ignored. Grabbing the Menu out of her hand and tossing it away.
"Listen bitch, you are going to get up and come over to our table or there will be trouble." The Punk said and Izuku casually reached over and put his hand on the Punks right hand. Pushing his thumb into a nerve between the third knuckle. Then pulled it upwards and towards him. The Punk's eyes widened and he dropped to his knees as Izuku excreted more pressure on the nerve of the hand. The Punk began to whimper as he felt pain flow from his hand up his arm. "Ow! Ow! ow! Let go!" He cried as he stared up at Izuku with tears stinging his eyes.
"Now you will first apologize to her and then you and your friends will leave. Otherwise I will become upset and you will not like that, trust me." Izuku said calmly then reduced the pressure on the knuckle and the Punk sighed with relief.
"I am sorry." The Punk said and then Izuku released the hand and the Punk beat a hasty retreat back to his friends. The other two stood and they left the Dinner. Momo chuckled and watched them leave.
'That was incredible." Momo stated as she moved slightly closer to him and smiled coyly. She had briefly forgotten that Izuku may not be at 100%, but he was still had all of that training and he still knew how to fight. "Lets forget lunch and head to your place and order a pizza." She suggested and he nodded. She stood and then he followed her, leaning heavily on the cane to get up. Outside to her dread the Punks were waiting. Izuku gave a small smirk and let go of her hand.
"Step back." Izuku whispered as she did. He leaned on the cane with both hands and shook his head. "You three must be the stupidest Morons that ever lived. I would strongly suggest that you just leave. Otherwise you are about to experience some real pain." He said to the three Punks and the biggest with red hair started to laugh. He then snapped his fingers and four other Punks joined the three. Seven to one. With a sigh, Izuku rolled his eyes. "Fine, lets get this over." The Red Haired one, lunged forward and Izuku jabbed the cane outward catching the brute in his stomach. Then spun it around and clobbered another Punk across the face. Seeing a third pull a knife, Izuku flung the cane into his face and the third one dropped. When the fourth and fifth, surged forward reaching for him. Izuku grabbed the one to the left's wrist and then with a slight bend of the hips sent the Punk over and into the other. They collided and dropped to the ground. The other two stared at Izuku with shock as they glanced at their buddies now lying on the sidewalk. Moaning and groaning from what their intended victim had done to them. The whole fight lasted only five seconds and the two were in too much shock to remain. Turning they bolted and Izuku bent over and retrieved his cane. Then Momo joined him and retook his left hand.
"Showoff. You could have done that in less time couldn't you?" Momo asked and Izuku smiled guiltily. She noticed that he had enjoyed that way too much. "You miss doing that don't you, that is why you took it easy on them." As they walked away, leaving the Punks to slowly rise and wonder how they had been beaten so quickly and effectively.
"I do miss it. It felt good to teach them a lesson." Izuku stated as they continued walking and soon they reached the Train Station. Once inside the Railway Car, Momo was tempted to once again sit on his lap. But knew that even though he was better, it would harm or hurt him for her to do that. Instead she sat next to him and knew in time he would be back to almost normal. Though she was not too thrilled for him to return being Owlman again. Even with the increased strength from All for One, she was concerned that he would get hurt or killed eventually and she wanted to have a future with him. With a smile she decided not to think about that and talk about something more pleasant.
"Remember to ask your Mother to rent you a Tuxedo for next month. You are still taking me to that Ball." Momo reminded him and Izuku moaned with despair. "It will not be that bad, trust me." She said and he nodded with acceptance.
To be continued
(Author's Note: I mixed up One for All or All for One. When I do that I am sorry, but hopefully everyone knows which one it is anyway.)