Midoriya's P.O.V*
Okay okay, calm down... it'll be fine. I'm just going to visit my mother who probably hates my guts and will more than likely slam the door on me when I get there. No pressure.
Room 302. I was standing right in front of it, I grasped the handle... but my fears and anxieties were preventing me from entering. The reason I'm here is because I need help with my hero costume. I know, I haven't visited my mentally unstable mother for a whole two months like a s*tty excuse of a son, and the one time I'm visiting is for a selfish reason.
"Standing here isn't going to accomplish anything, you can do this!" I whispered after taking a deep breath and psyching myself up.
I opened the door, she didn't look at me, but was staring out the window. So I walked closer, I was directly behind her when she finally said something.
"I don't need anything nu-"
"M-Mom...?" I said.
She looked up and turned to me... then immediately turned away.
Saw something dumba*! "U-Um... I'm in U.A." I said hoping it would get a reaction, a statement... anything! But she didn't look at me. I knew it... she did ha-
Before I could finish that thought, she stood up and pulled me into a hug.
"I-I'm sorry... I should have raised you better." She muttered.
It's as if those words were a sledgehammer destorying my emotional wall, because I broke down crying and hugging her back.
"W-Why the f- Why are you apologizing?" I asked, "I-I was the one who messed up."
"I-I was never there for you... when you needed me most." She muttered.
"You were in here for two months, and this is my first visit. I didn't even tell you that I was brought into U.A." I said, "I was never there for you when you needed it most."
Even after all the s*t I've done, all the terrible things. She still blames herself even though she had nothing to do with ANY of it.
We hugged for... I don't even know how long. But I had to ask her.
"Mom... this is an extremely selfish request. But can you help me with my hero costume?"
She pulled away and looked at me, her eyes were all red and puffy, but still had a smile.
"I would love too." She said.
We spent the time I was allotted with my mother designing my costume. She finished the design and handed me the paper, it has a diagram as well as key points about how my suit should be constructed.
"While I'm not cleared to leave, I'll support you 100%." She said.
She forgave me... even though she says I'm not at fault. I was very clearly at fault, but she didn't want to tell me that to my face. Tears were welling on the sides of my eyes, but I wiped them away. I said I wouldn't cry... as much, anymore.
"Thank you mom..." I muttered as I glanced at my watch. "Visiting hours are over." I said.
"Oh, well thank you for visiting me Izuku." She said waving goodbye as I exited the room.
While she's not close to recovered, I can feel that visit helped in some way. Even if it's extremely miniscule. Now with this costume... she can help me as well, in her own way.
I made my way back to 'Home', it's hard to call it that. Especially since it's not my home, it's just a 'temporary custody' as I call it.
"All Might... I'm home." I called out as he landed in front of me.
"YOU ARE HERE!" He yelled... then immediately returned to his skinny form.
"Do you have to keep doing that?" I asked, "Anyway, I finished my costume design like you asked." I said handing him the paper.
He took it and scanned it quickly. "Flame retardant gloves, yet a flame and heat resistant jumpsuit? Wait... skin tight?!" He asked.
"My mother asked the same question. I have a plan for the gloves though, I plan on using the fire hand technique in combat." I answered, "As for the jumpsuit, I specifically wanted it to feel like nothing, it'll help for close combat, baggy clothes will only just get in my way." I explained.
"Oh, so you went to visit her." All Might said as he continued scanning the paper, "Hmm... a belt with three different pouches? For what purpose?" All Might asked.
"One is for the gloves themselves, if I'm going to use both One for All I need someplace to put them. Another is for a bottle of gasoline, a small bottle, should it shatter during battle I won't be a walking match ready to be set on fire. The third... I don't know right now, but it's good to have one more than you think you need." I said.
"Fair enough." He said, "Hmm, the suit is entirely black with green flames? Interesting take." I just shrugged as he looked over the rest of the notes. "Well, I shall hand them in, I'll pull some strings and have it ready by tomorrow at the earliest." He said as I gave him a thumbs up and headed to my room. It's still early in the day, I should study.
The next day*
Yawn*... Man, maybe studying through most of the night was a horrible idea. I don't know why I studied that long, I got on a roll and things progressed from there. But at least I'm ahead for a lesson or two.
"Hey Midoriya!"
I turned to see Uraraka rushing next to me, "Oh good morning." I greeted.
"I wonder what we're doing today?" Uraraka asked as she began walking beside me.
"Well, I don't know. With All Might it could be anything." I said.
She hummed in agreement then her eyes shot up, "Oh right! Did you get your costume design in?" She asked.
"Oh yeah, I turned it in to All Might on my way here." I said stretching thr truth, the last thing I want is the others to know that I'm living with the Number 1 Hero.
"Ahh, I see. Do you have the plans with you? I'd love to see it." She asked.
"Sorry, but All Might said that the costume will be done at the absolute earliest later on today. So who knows, maybe you'll get to see it." I said, "Oh we're here."
We headed to class, home room was pretty interesting. We were tasked with deciding who's our class rep. Iida decided the best way to accomplish this is by election. While that doesn't sound interesting, the results were. There was a 2 way tie for second between Iida, and Yaoyorozu, while I got first with 3 votes. I voted for Iida out of the sheer principal of it'd be scummy to vote for myself. Though I'm pretty sure the others thought the same way... but there are 4 people at the bottom with no votes. They being Bakugou, Uraraka, Kaminari, and Todoroki of all people.
"How the hell is there a tie?" Kaminari exclaimed, "More importantly how the hell is Midoriya the winner?"
...I'll let that one slide, because I was curious as well. I'm pretty sure Uraraka voted for me, did Bakugou vote for me? If that's the case then who is the mysterious third vote?
"Well there has to be only two people to be the class rep and the class deputy." Mr Aizawa said, "Figure it out..."
We ultimately decided on a tie breaker election between Iida and Yaoyorozu. In all honesty... I want Iida to win.
"Hey Uraraka..."
"I'm voting for Iida too." She whispered.
"Good." I said as I shot Bakugou a text.
M: Hey, do you mind voting for Iida?
B: Sure.
M: Thanks.
The votes were tallied. And in a 9-11 victory. Iida was Class Deputy.
"YEAH!" I yelled instinctively... then realized that I cheered out loud, "U-Uh... *Ahem* g-good election." I muttered sinking back into my seat.
"Well, there you have it. The Class Rep is Izuku Midoriya, and the Class Deputy is Teny Iida. No objections? Good, not that they would have mattered anyway." Aizawa said as the bell rang, "Anyway you have lunch period, you all may leave."
We were allowed to go to lunch. Well booted out to lunch was a better description. I sat with Uraraka, Iida, and a dejected Yaoyorozu, who invited a few other people who I wasn't well acquainted with yet.
"Are you okay Yaoyorozu?" I asked taking a bite of my meal.
"N-No it's fine, just dealing." She said.
... Oh, I see, "Well if you want... I could give you my position." I said.
"O-Oh, no I couldn't do that to you, and besides two other people clearly wanted you in." She said.
"Huh?" I asked.
"You got three votes right? One is yourself, then two other people." She explained.
"Yeah, one of them was me." Uraraka said, figured.
"The other was me." Bakugou said, also figured.
"But I-" Iida said before I clamped a hand over his mouth.
"Yeah... but you seem much better for the job than I." I said before leaning in to whisper in his ear, "She'll be crushed if she knew I didn't vote for myself, so don't mention it." I whispered.
"Oh, well even so, the people have spoken, you deserve the job." She said.
Damn modesty. Well no amount of words will persuade her otherwise. I could do something stupid that will give her my place? ...No that's f*king stupid, my attendance here is already hanging on by 3 thin threads, is all of them were cut, then I'm out no questions asked.
"Fine... so Iida, how are yo-"
Then the alarms started blaring. Before I could ask what the hell is going on Iida grabbed onto one of the students asking him what's happening. He said it was a level three security breach or something along those lines.
We were swamped by the stampede of students. I lost track of Iida, Uraraka, and Yaoyorozu ages ago. Then I heard something on a megaphone.
"Everyone please calm down!" It was Yaoyorozu, but she was ignored completely. Then I saw Bakugou make his way over and snatched the megaphone from her hands.
"HEY A**HOLES! SHUT THE F**K UP AND CALM DOWN!" Bakugou yelled.
The stampede stopped dead in it's tracks and turned to the source of the noise. Bakugou quickly handed the megaphone off to Yaoyorozu.
"Okay, listen up. It's just the media outside, there is no danger what so ever. Now in an orderly fashion, return to your classes." She said.
That... somehow, managed to resolve the situation. Maybe it's because of Bakugou glaring at everyone while she said it. Either way... that was impressive. But something crossed my mind. How the heck did the media break into U.A.? Well, whatever they got, I'm sure the staff are handling it.
We made it back to class, Iida and I were tasked with choosing our class officers.
"Alright, so we need to figure out who are the remaining class officers. But first I would like to say something." I said as everyone including Iida looked at me. "I'm going to be straight and true with you. I'm not good at leading a class, like at all. So I'm going to do the smartest thing I could think of, and pass the torch to Yaoyorozu."
"W-What?!" She asked.
"She settled the student stampede... with a little help of course. So I believe she is more suited for this job." I said before glancing at Iida, "If that's alright with you."
"I have no qualms with it. In fact had you not spoke up first, I would have offered my place instead." Iida said.
"Well I guess that's settled, you have absolutely no choice in this decision, so get up here." I said as I took my seat.
She was stunned at the sudden development, but eventually stood at the front of my class. Well there's my good deed of the day.
We then began deciding who our remaining class officers were. I was asked to be one, as a thank you for giving her the rep spot, but I turned it down. I said I wasn't suited for this job, I don't wanna be a hypocrite. Afterwards we were told that we were going to take a trip to somewhere... Yeah they neglected to tell us. On the plus side, All Might came in to hand me my costume. Steam was coming off of him, he must be reaching his limit. Of course the others caught on, and asked what was wrong.
"Oh... this? I was just heroically fighting off a villain specializing in fire, nothing major!" He exclaimed, "Now I must be off Principal Nezu requires my assistance. Now watch a pro exit the building!" He yelled as he darted off.
...Good cover up.
I changed into my costume, and it was made exactly how I envisioned it, wow they are good. All I need is a good source of gasoline. I hope Yaoyorozu is willing to provide. I was the last to exit the dressing room, and the last to exit. Once I stepped out, everyone's eyes were on me.
A pink girl in particular was looking all over, "*Whistle* Dang Midoriya, nice choice." She said with a massive smirk.
...Maybe a skin tight suit was a horrible idea. No, combat efficiency first, modesty later.
"I like it." Uraraka said with a big smile, "It looks comfortable."
"It is, it feels like I'm wearing nothing." I commented.
"Looks like it too." Ashido commented before getting smacked in the back of the head by Yaoyorozu.
"That's quite enough... we can only deal with one pervert in the class." She said, "Anyway, the idea of wearing a skin tight jumpsuit is a good choice, it allows your movements to be more fluid." She commented.
"That was the idea, and by the way, can I ask you for a favor?"
"Sure, what do you need?" She asked.
"Um... a small bottle of gasoline." I said.
"Oh I see, not a problem." She said as she created a small bottle of gasoline from her bicep, "Here you are." She said.
"Great thanks." I said as I placed it in one of my pouches.
We were then ushered into the bus, Iida tried to get us inside in an orderly fashion... but the bus wasn't designed for his strategy.
"The bus's open layout ruined my boarding strategy." He muttered sounding completely defeated.
"Iida you really need to chill." Ashido commented.
"If we're pointing out the obvious then there are a few things I'd like to say... well ask. About you actually." The girl next to me said... Asui was it?
"Yes?" I asked.
"First and foremost, why did All Might allow you to come here on a recommendation?" Asui asked.
"Yeah, I'd like to know too." Kaminari said in a tone I did not like... but I ignored it.
"Well, you all know the story, I burned down two buildings. The first was on complete accident, because that's when I 'unlocked my Quirk' for lack of a better explanation. The second... well it was a job for a group I was in at the time, anyway I'm dodging the question. All Might just so happened to be the one to interrogate me, and he offered an ultimatum which was coming here for rehab. I told him it was a terrible idea, believe me I did, but he did it anyway." I explained.
"I see... anyway next question. Why the costume design choice?" Asui asked.
"I wanna know that too." Ashido commented.
"One more comment out of you... and I will light all except a select few of you on fire." I said, that's starting to annoy me.
"Okay okay, ease up I'm just joking." She said raising her hands in defense.
"Yeah well jokes get old after being repeated 3 times in the span of 3 minutes." I commented.
"Continuing on, I mean in terms of your pouches." Asui said, "I saw you get something from Yaoyorozu, but that doesn't explain the remaining two pouches."
"Oh simple, the thing I got from Yaoyorozu, was this." I said holding out the small bottle, "It's gasoline, with it I can use my fire as both a method of range, as well as for close combat." I explained, "The second pouch contains these." I said holding out my gloves, "The last ones got destoryed, so I got new ones. They're flame retardant, so the flames don't last long, so it's more of a last resort weapon. The third pouch is currently empty, it's there in case I think of some other way to adapt my fighting style." I explained.
"Interesting, anyway my last question... well my last two questions, but they go hand in hand." She said, "You're Quirk, the power up one, isn't it a lot like All Mights?" She asked.
Dang it... lie through my teeth, "In a way... yes, but it's just a simple augmentation Quirk. It buffs my strength to astronomical levels, but at the cost of my body being destroyed while using it." I explained.
"Yeah, All Might doesn't hurt himself while using it. That makes a huge difference." Kirishima explained, phew, saved by the Kirishima.
"Fair enough, anyway my final question, how did you get a second Quirk? I never even heard of that as a possibility." Asui asked.
"Well is it as farfetched as you let on?" I asked.
"Hmm?"
"Todoroki for example." I said glancing at his direction, "He has control over Fire and Ice, both at the same time, just on each side of him." I explained, "So with that in mind, is someone having two Quirks really outside the realm of possibility?"
"Hmm... well if you put it that way, no it doesn't." Asui explained.
"But that still doesn't explain how you got them, let alone so late." Kaminari asked.
"Recall I have two Quirks. Isn't it safe to say that it would take longer for both of them to manifest?" I asked.
"Well..."
"I rest my case." I said before turning to Asui, "Any more questions?"
"No, but it must be nice to have a simple augmenting Quirk, my hardening is good at taking down bad guys, but it's not nice to look at." Kirishima explained.
"Well if it's good at taking down bad guys then what's the problem? Who cares how good you look doing it, all that matters is getting the job done." I said, which stunned everyone, "With that in mind, I think your Quirk is pretty bada**."
"You really thi-"
"We're here, stop messing around." Mr. Aizawa said as the bus came to a stop in front of a dome building.
We were told that this building was called the Unforeseen Simulation Joint... or USJ, how did they managed to use that acronym without getting in trouble is beyond me. Anyway this facility has many different areas signifying many different natural disasters. Fires, Floods, Heavy Rain, Landslides, and Ruins. The purpose is to train us on how to rescue civilians in different natural disasters.
"Right... now that that's ove-" Aizawa said before a loud explosion cut off his statement.
The lights were turned off, and a purple portal opened up.
...No, it can't be. As the portal widened, a hand stuck out of it, then many more hands after that. It is him. Anger and rage started bubbling inside me.
"Stay together and do-"
"SHIGARAKI!" I yelled as I began walking forward.
"MIDORIYA GET BACK!" Aizawa yelled wrapping me completely in his capture tape.
"Let me go damn it!" I yelled struggling to get free.
"All I see are two heroes, and him." The mist guy, who I'd notice from a mile away, Kurogiri said. But what's that thing behind him.
"So you used the press to sneak into campus?" Aizawa asked as he tossed me to the side, "And you... I don't know your history with those guys, and frankly, I don't care. You're going to stay here, I'll take care of them. And if I even see you join the battle, I'll expel you." He threatened, getting ready for battle.
"Wait!" I called out.
"What is it?" He asked.
"Be careful with Shigaraki, the guy with the hands, if he touches you with all 5 fingers on his hand, your body will crumble into literal dust in a matter of seconds." I explained.
I could see a bead of sweat roll down his face, "Thanks for the information." He said jumping in anyway.
"Let's go Midoriya!" Iida called out.
I small part of me is yelling, 'Jump in, Jump in and kill that bastard Shigaraki!' but I can't, the last thing I want is to be expelled immediately after my mother designed my costume.
"Right." I muttered as I ran with the others. As we were running, Kurogiri appeared right in front of my eyes.
"Ahh... It's good to see you again, Izuku Midoriya." He greeted.
"Can't say I reciprocate those feelings, Kurogiri. Now cut the bulls**t and explajn why you're here." I said standing ready in case I need to fight.
"It would be my pleasure. We had heard about your little excursion, and we decided to invite ourselves. However, it would seem someone by the name of All Might is missing." He said.
"Wait... giant villain next to Shigaraki, All Might. You're planning to kill him aren't you?" I asked.
"Indeed, though he isn't here, I shall settle with all of you." He said as he started expelling purple mist.
Before he could finish his attack, Bakugou and Kirishima rushed in to attack. A massive explosion was where Kurogiri once stood, but that's no where near enough to take him down...I should know.
"A valiant effort." He said appearing right behind us, "But not enough..."
We were enveloped by the purple mist, I could hear the sounds of everyone caught in the mist yelling... before they went silent, and everything went black.
End of Chapter