*Uraraka's P.O.V*
"They were what?!" I asked.
We were in the nearest hospital. Jirou and Hagakure are in bad shape after inhaling a lot of the toxic gas. Shoji, Todoroki were telling us what happened in the lobby.
"Yes, we got Tokoyami back." Shoji said as Tokoyami looked down in shame, "But we couldn't save Bakugou, Midoriya jumped into the portal to save him."
"Well, what are we waiting for?" Kirishima asked as we all looked at him, "Let's go save their a**es."
"What?" I asked.
"Did I stutter? Let's so save them." He said looking at us, "If Midoriya and or Bakugou were in our shoes, they would drop everything to save us. So lets save them!" He exclaimed.
"If we agreed, which we haven't yet. How would we find them, they could be anywhere in Japan... no wait, anywhere in the world!" Tsu asked.
"With... this." A faint voice said, it was Yaoyorozu who leaned against the doorframe for support, she held out a mini tracking device, "I had just finished a meeting with All Might and an investigator, I told them I attactched a tracking device to one of the villains, we can use this to track them." She said.
"Well what are we waiting for?" Kirishima asked as we all looked hesitant, "Unbelieveable..." He muttered.
Everyone started voicing their opinions on the matter... but then Tsu spoke up.
"Everyone, we're all shocked from Bakugou and Midoriya's kidnapping. But let's think things through calmly. No matter how justified your feelings, if you're saying you'll fight again... that you'll break the rules... Those acts are the same as villains."
The room was silent... then Kirishima turned towards Todoroki, "Todoroki, you're in right?"
"... I'm in." He muttered.
"Todoroki, this is a ba-" Kaminari said but Todoroki cut him off.
"It was my fault that he got captured in the first place, had I ran faster or stunned Dabi with my fire, I would have grabbed Bakugou's pearl and none of this would have happened." He explained, "Besides... I owe him after he lost his arms for me."
"Yaoyorozu are you in?" Kirishima asked.
"I wouldn't have brought it up if I didn't want in." She said taking a deep breath and standing up straight.
"But you're wounded." Ashido said.
"That doesn't matter... and besides, as Class Rep, I can't allow one of my students to be in distress." She said walking next to Kirishima and Todoroki.
"Anyone else?" Kirishima asked.
Iida clenched is fists, "Still, this is something that should be left to the pros!" Iida yelled, "This isn't something we should get involved with, you idiots!" Iida yelled.
"We know that!" Kirishima yelled, "But, I couldn't do anything to help! Even after I heard my friend was being targeted, I couldn't do anything. Now it isn't just Bakugou, but now it's Midoriya too! He's back with the League of Villains, do you not understand what's at stake for him?!" He asked as he turned towards me, "Uraraka, I know you like him."
"H-Huh?" I asked.
"We all do, think about him!" Kirishima yelled, "The League doesn't want him like Bakugou, they want him dead. Who knows what kind of torture they could put him through in the time we were spending idly waiting for the pros to act and save him." He said as he gripped my shoulders, "We know where he is, and we can save him now. We have to."
"... You're right." I said with a burning feeling in my chest, "Who knows what they are putting him through right now, but I know he isn't going down without a fight." I said walking next to Kirishima, "Could he have fought for all this time? If it's the same Midoriay I know... then I'm sure he's still fighting them off with Bakugou. We can save them now, we have to save them now."
"That's the spirit." Kirishima said as he looked at everyone else, "I assume you guys aren't in either... that's fine, now we-re go-"
"I'm coming too." Kaminari said as he stepped forward.
"Kaminari..." Ashido said.
"I hate it... I hate it when he called me Chargedolt or Thunderdolt. But I now realized why he does it." Kaminari said, "He's motivating me to stop thinking a complete idiot and start acting like a hero." He explained, "And, I'm sure if I save him he'll stop calling me that." He said standing next to us.
"Awesome." Kirishima said, "Anyone else?" There was silence, "Alright." He said as Kirishima looked at us, "We're going at night, everyone okay with that?"
We all nodded, "Good, meeting adjorned." Kirishima said.
*A few hours later*
It's night time, Kirishima and I were waiting outside for the others, we faced resistance from the others, as they tried to get us to stay and not go after Bakugou and Midoriya... but we had to, "So, how did you know about my crush?" I asked, trying to relieve the tension.
"It was obvious." He said before bowing, "I'm sorry for using it to get you to come."
"Don't worry about it." I said, "If I'm going to be completely honest... I was thinking of going even if you hadn't said that. He's saved us a lot, and he's been there for us when we needed him. So it's our turn to be there for him."
"Well put." Todoroki said as Yaoyorozu and Kaminari walked behind him.
"Alright... let's go-"
"Wait." Iida said walking towards us, "Todoroki... why are you trying to do the same thing I did?" Iida asked.
"Iida, it's not like that, we're going to-"
"Let me finish." He said as he looked away from us, "I'm frustrated too, and of course I'm worried about my classmates, it's only natural! I'm the class deputy, so of course I'm worried about Midoriya and Bakugou!" He yelled as he looked at Todoroki, "But how am I supposed to feel better when 5 more of my classmates are rushing into danger! What if you get captured, how am I supposed to handle that?! Or are you saying you don't care how I feel?!" Iida yelled.
"... Iida." Todoroki said as Yaoyorozu stepped in.
"Iida, I know how you feel, but... I can't leave him hanging after he sacrificed everything for me." Todoroki said.
"Besides, we don't expect to face them head-on and win either." I said as he looked at me with a confused expression, "We'll get them without throwing a punch, like Todoroki planned."
"In other words covert action." Kirishima said.
"I trust Todoroki. I trust Todoroki and everyone, but I'm coming so I can stop them before anything happens." Yaoyorozu said, "That's the second reason I'm coning along, to help save Midoriya, but also to make sure we don't get in over our heads."
I said nothing, as Iida spoke up, "We'll never agree... so I'm coming as well." He said as we looked at him with shock, "I will accompany you, because I am not convinced you will behave yourselves in intense situations." He said adjusting his glasses, "If I get even a whiff of combat, then I will make you return immediately. In other words, you will be under my surveillance. That's right, I will be a 'watchman'!" Iida yelled.
"Watchman Iida? Todoroki asked under his breath.
"The same goes for me." Yaoyorozu said, "I want Midoriya and Bakugou to be safe, but if we get into a confrontation, I'll bring us back immediately. There is no point sacrificing 5 of us to save 2. Know that." She said.
"Right." Todoroki said.
"Got it." I said.
"Understood." Kirishima said.
"Alright." Kaminari said.
We headed towards the train station and headed to Kamino Ward to follow the signal, the ride was 2 hours long.
"Just to make sure, you know what we're doing is selfish and that no one wants us to do it, right? You can turn back if you want to." Todoroki said.
"I wouldn't have came onto the train if I was iffy about it." I said.
"Yeah, if I was hesitating then I wouldn't have said I'd do it in the first place. They aren't the ones who'd let the villains do what they want to them. Especially if they are Midoriya and Bakugou." Kirishima said, "I wouldn't be surprised if their hideout is on fire and destroyed by now." Kirishima joked.
Two hours later, and we made it to Kamino Ward, Yaoyorozu decided it was a good idea to get disguises. Yaoyorozu was dressed in a red dress with her hair tied up and shades. Iida was dressed as... a barber with his hair slicked back, believe me it was hard but I held back the laughter. Todoroki had a vest and dress shirt with a black wig covering his hair and eye scar, but some white peeked out of the wig. Kirishima had his hair down with wooden horns with a black leather jacket and white t-shirt. Kaminari had a black blazer and a bright pink shirt, he had shades and a beanie on. I had a white shirt with a jacket , blue leggings and a pair of shorts over them, my hair was also in a pony tail.
Once we finished out disguises Todoroki brought up the topic that was on my mind, "Yaoyorozu wouldn't it have been easier and free for you to make the clothes?" Todoroki asked as Yaoyorozu looked at him in shock.
"W-Well yeah! But... that's cheating! Yeah, yeah as a citizen I must do my part to supplement and stimulate the economy!" She yelled.
... So she's a rich girl who wanted to shop at a thrift shop? Got it.
Once we finished we followed the tracker, we saw a group of people huddled around a giant tower. Mr. Aizawa, Principal Nezu, and Mr. King were talking to the media.
"... We have determined that it was a sleeping gas from one of the enemies' Quirks. Thanks to the quick response of Ms. Kendou and Mr. Tetsutetsu, there were no serious injuries from that attack." Principal Nezu responded... okay so Jirou and Hagakure and those who were also in the gas will be fine, "In addition, we are providing mental care to the students, but at the moment, we do not see any signs of serious psychological trauma."
"Are you saying that it was a bright spot in this tragedy?" The interviewer asked.
"We believe that the worst outcome is one that would have infringed on the future." Principal Nezu answered.
"Can you say the same thing for the kidnapped Bakugou as well as Midoriya?" The interviewer asked, "Bakugou enrolled at U.A. High with excellent marks and placed high on the sports festival. In addition, during the incident with the sludge villain in middle school, he resisted the powerful villain alone, so he has a history of showing how tough and heroic he can be. On the other hand, he's shown to be rather violent as shown in the race as well as the cavalry battle, and his brash attitude shows he's not always very mentally stable." The interviewer stated, "On the other hand, Izuku Midoriya was an ex-criminal with two arsons on his record. He was allowed into U.A. through a recommendation, however since he's gotten into U.A. the villain attacks aimed at U.A. has increased 10 fold. What if the villains kidnapped Bakugou because Midoriya has been colluding with them from the start? As well as using him to lure him to the side of the villains." He asked.
Then Mr. Aizawa stood up, then bowed, "As the educator for both of them, I take full responsibility for Katsuki Bakugou's violent behavior. However, his actions and tendencies at the sports festival originate in what he considers 'ideal strength'. As for Midoriya, I will not deny his past history with the League, however I can say with full certainty that he dispises the League for what they did to him and his mother. They are trying harder than anyone else in their pursuits to be the 'top hero'. If the villains saw that and thought they had an opening to get him on their side... then they are the ones being short-sighted." Mr. Aizawa stated.
"That's not evidence, though. This isn't a question of how you feel- I'm asking whether or not you have a concrete plan in place." The interviewer clarified.
"We're not just standing idly by." Principal Nezu answered, "We are currently investigating along with the police. We'll definitely get our student back."
Kirishima then touched my shoulder, "We're wasting time, we'll get them back, but we have to keep moving." He whispered.
I nodded and proceeded to follow him. We're getting closer to Midoriya and Bakugou. Still... we don't know what they are doing or whom they're fighting. Please... please still be alright.
We siddled along the wall, and reached a dirty window, Kirishima stood on Iida's shoulders while I stood on Yaoyorozu's, thank goodness I went with sneakers as opposed to heels. Kirishima then pulled out his night vision lens scope and looked inside... then he looked terrified.
"W-What's wrong?" I whispered as he shakily handed me the lens.
"L-L-Look for yourself." He stuttered, I grabbed the lens and looked inside.
"I-it's those brain guys... Nomu was it?" I asked now getting scared, this is where they make those things, "W-Wait... where's Bakugou and Midoriya?" I asked looking around.
"They must not be here." Iida said as we were brought back down.
This doesn't make any sense... the tracker said they were here, the villains.
Where are they?
*Midoriya's P.O.V*
"Aren't you f**kers tired yet?" I asked as I kicked Spinner out of the way. Bakugou and I have been fighting for... I don't even know how f**king long, a day?! Maybe I should have stalled when I managed to convince Kurogiri to make me a drink... I could have taken small sips and bought us a few minutes before I threw it on Magne and lit it on fire. Bakugou and I stood back to back, "How you *pant* feeling?" I asked as he blew Shigaraki back.
"These guys are annoying! They're even swapping out when they get tired." Bakugou said as he kicked Toga back, "Can't we just burn or blow up the building and leave?"
"I already told you, Kurogiri is there, he'll just use a portal to send our blasts back at us, even if we did managed to blow a hole through the wall, he'll just make a protal to bring us back here... and if I light the building on fire then the others will catch fire, and I can't have another arson on my record, I already have 2." I said as I delivered a Star Punch to Magne, who winced because of her face burns.
"Hello, this is Pizza-La, Kamino store." A voice behind the door said.
...
...
"Did you sick f**ks really order pizza?" I asked.
"SMASH!" The wall blew open, All Might is here, as he bust through the wall taking out Spinner.
"All Might." Bakugou and I said.
Kamui woods came in and unleashed his Pre-Emptive Binding technique, Lacquered Chain Prison, wrapping everyone in his bark. Dabi tried to burn his way out of the prison... until Gran Torino came in and knocked him out.
"Don't be impatient. It'd be in your best interests to stay put." Gran Torino said before boosting himself back beside All Might.
"Just what I'd expect from one of the most competent new heroes around, Kamui Woods! And the veteran faster than the eye can see, Gran Torino!" All Might praised, as he glared at the captured villains, "You can't run anymore, League of Villains! Why? Because we are here!"
"How... did you know?" The magician asked, "How did you know where we were?!" He asked.
"Simple..." All Might said as he pointed towards me, more specifically my arms, "I had a tracking device installed on both arms, pretty ingenious if I do say so myself."
"You did... what?!" I asked... then sighed, "Well it saved out a**es, so I can't be mad." I said as Edgeshot appeared from the door.
"When one is on the offensive is when one neglects defense the most." He said as he unlocked the door revealing an army on the otherside, "We're not the only ones here from Pizza-La Kamino store. Outside you are surrounded by skillful heroes like Endeavor, and the police.
Then All Might looked at us, "You two must have been scared. You two did a good job bearing it. I'm sorry, but it's fine now."
"I wasn't scared!" We both said in unison.
"I would have defeated these gaggle of weirdos with one arm had Kurogiri not been here." I said looking away, "Besides I didn't want another arson on my record."
"After I went through all that trouble to prepare this... Why are you coming to me, you last boss?" Shigaraki asked.
"Seriously... do you ever shut up?" I asked.
Shigaraki ignored me, "It's fine. 'We're not the only ones here.' Well the same goes for us." Shigaraki said as he turned to Kurogiri, "Kurogiri, bring as many as you can over!"
S**t No-
"Nomu's I persume?!" All Might yelled... as nothing happened.
"What happened Kurogiri?" Shigaraki asked.
"I'm sorry, Tomura Shigaraki. The Nomus that were supposed to be in a fixed location... are not there...!" Kurogiri said.
"Huh?" Shigaraki asked.
"You are still green Shigaraki!" All Might said.
"Huh?"
"League of Villains, you underestimated everything too much- The soul and determination of these two- The dilligent investigation of the police- And- Our anger!" All Might yelled, "That's enough with the childish pranks. This is the end. Tomura Shigaraki!"
"All Might! This is the hero acknowleged by Stain!" Spinner yelled in fear.
"The end, you say? Don't be ridiculous... I've only just begun." Shigaraki asked as he struggled to stand up, "Justice... Peace... I'll destroy this garbage heap that you put a lid on with such vague ideas! It was for that purpose that I set All Might apart and started gathering people for my own cause... Don't be ridiculous. This is the beginning... Kurogiri!" Shigaraki yelled until Edgeshot pierced him with a red wire.
"No, stop!" Magne yelled, "I couldn't see anything! What, did you kill him?" She asked but another red wire hovered towards her.
"I played around with his insides and made him unconscious. He's not dead." Edgeshot said, "Ninpo: Thousand Sheet Pierce! This man was always a nuisance. I'll have him sleep."
"Didn't I tell you earlier that it's be in your best interest to stay put?" Gran Torino said, "Kenji Hikiishi, Atsuhiro Sako, Shuichi Iguchi, Himiko Toga, Jin Bubaigawara." He listed off as the other villains looked at him with shock, "With little information and time, the police officers worked through the night to determine your true identities. Do you understand? There's nowhere left for you to run." Gran Torino said then turned towards Shigaraki, "Hey Shigaraki, can I ask you where your boss is?"
Shigaraki stared at Gran Torino for a few second then finally spoke, "This is... unsatisfying. Don't be ridiculous..." He muttered.
"Where is he right now?" All Might asked.
"Go away... Disappear..."
"Shigaraki!"
"I HATE YOU!" Shigaraki yelled as grey metallic splotches appeared out of thin air. Nomus crawled out of them.
"Nomus?!" Kamui Woods exclaimed in shock, "They came from nowhere!"
"What's that?!" All Might asked.
"Edgeshot, what about Kurogiri?!" Gran Torino yelled as Edgeshot glanced at Kurogiri.
"He's still unconscious, he didn't do it!" Edgeshot explained.
"Kamui Woods! Do not let them go under any circumstances!" All Might yelled.
"Y-Yes sir!" Kamui Woods responded... then I felt something wrap around my body. The same metalic goop that brought the Nomus was forming around me and Bakugou.
"W-What the-" Was the last thing I heard before the goop completely enveloped me.
...
*Splash*
"*cough* *cough*... Bakugou?" I asked as I stood up to see... a man with an industrial mask on his face. It can't be, it is.
"Heh, it's an honor to meet you for the first time... All for One."
*Uraraka's P.O.V*
Those voices... it's Bakugou and Midoriya. But why are they here?! And All for One?!
"You have failed again, huh, Tomura." All for One said, "But do not be discouraged. Just try again. I have brought back your associates back as well. Even this child. Because you judged that he was an important piece. And this one, Izuku Midoriya, because you judged that he was a dangerous force that should be eliminated. Try as many times as you need."
Come on... he's right there, we can save him. Why did you come here in the first place? To save him and Bakugou, if he dies then how will you live with yourself? I... have to move! I turned my body around but Iida clamped his hand on my shoulder, sending me a look of, 'Don't move a muscle'.
Still... what can we do?
A loud explosion is heard, as sheer force rippled throughout the area, "I'll have you return everything! All for One!" It's All Might!
"Will you kill me again, All Might?" One for All asked as the force died down, "You're pretty late. It's a little more than five kilometers from the bar to here. It was easily 30 seconds after I sent the Nomus before you arrived. You've gotten weaker, All Might."
"What about you? What's with that industrial mask you've got on? Are you overexerting yourself!?" All Might asked as he started hoppng up and down, "I won't make the same mistake as I did siz years ago, All for One! I will take Young Bakugou and Midoriya back! And this time, I will throw you in prison for sure! And all of the League of Villains you control with you!" All Might yelled as I heard his launch towards All for One.
"There's so much to do. It'll be tough... for both of us." All for One said as gusts of wind blew on the other side of the wall, the winds repelled All Might sending him barreling through the metropolis.
"Air Cannon plus Springlike Limbs, Kinetic Booster times four, Strength Enhancer times three." All for One listed off... how does he have so many Quirks? "This combination is fun. Maybe I'll try to add a few more enhancer-types."
"All Might!" Both Bakugou and Midoriya yelled.
"Even without your worry, he won't die from something like that. So run away from here, Tomura, take that child and kill the other one." One for All said.
The villains were talking about their escape. I heard a loud boom in the distance, as All Might launched his way back into the fight.
"... I really hate you guys." I heard Midoriya mutter, "Ready?"
"F**k yeah I am." Bakugou answered.
Damn it... at this rate All Might won't be able to defeat him. Especially with Bakugou and Midoriya there, they're too close to All Might so he's holding back his true strength. Come on... think! What would Midoriya do at a time like this? Think of a way for us to get them out without using our powers to fight. Think... think... think!
"I got it!" I whispered as everyone turned to face me.
"I have a plan."
*Midoriya's P.O.V*
Gah it's never ending! They're getting desparate, unlike before they'll get Bakugou even if it's by force. As for me, I'm on their kill list. I kicked the magician out of the way of Bakugou. If there was ever a primary objective is to not let the masked man touch Bakugou. If he so much as lays a finger on him it's game over. The second is to get the f**k out of here, once we leave All Might. I could fly us out of here but Dabi has us locked on range, and his fire can over power mine. All we can do now is fight until someting happens!
"Soaring Tempest!" I yelled as I knocked the magician out of the way, then dodged Shigaraki's hands, "You piss me off!" I yelled as I kicked his hands away, "Fire Dragon's Breath!" I yelled as I pulled down my bandana to blow a massive fire blast, but Shigaraki dodged and Dabi fired at my fire.
"Deku!" Bakugou yelled as he dragged me away before Dabi's flames could reach me.
"Thanks." I muttered as I got ready to continue fighting.
Then... our miracle happened.
Iida, Uraraka, and Kirishima plowed through the wall, as a giant ice ramp formed. The two of them were flying high into the air, then Kirishima extended his hand.
"COME!" He yelled.
All the villains were caught off guard, but Shigaraki rushed to grab Bakugou's arm. However, Bakugou blasted them away and propelled himself upwards with a massive explosion.
Now's my chance, I put my bandana on and flew high into the sky. I caught up with them and flew right beside them, however the magician was hurdling towards us at breakneck spee-
"TITAN CLIFF!" Mt. Lady yelled as she blocked the magician's last ditch effort.
"Mt. Lady!" I yelled as she leaned to the side.
"Prioritize... the mission. Go... stupid kids." She muttered before falling to her side.
"... So, still think she isn't a hero?" Uraraka asked.
I looked down, "My opinion of her has changed."
We landed far away from the fight, then we rushed over to the nearest screen we could find. Which was the big screen in Kamino Tower. Once we got there, many people stared in horror... then I saw it. All Might was in his deflated form.
All the citizens are too scared to say anything. Their Symbol of Peace was not in his muscular form, but a form the never seen before. They're scared for both his safety and theirs.
"All Might... win." One person said.
"If All Might can't win then who can?" Another one asked.
"Even if he looks different, All Might is still All Might, right?"
"Haven't you always been able to save us somehow?"
"All Might you can do it!"
"Don't lose All Might!"
Even at the face of adversity, even if death is looming over them, the people still kept their faith in All Might. He has always kept his faith in me, even after all the mistakes I've made, now it's my turn to put my faith in him.
"Win!" I yelled.
"Win!" Bakugou yelled.
That's when I realized... what I was missing this whole time. The person I've missed, the person I never had, the person I've needed.
"KICK HIS ASS DAD!"
*All Might's P.O.V*
"KICK HIS ASS DAD!" Wait... That's Midoriya!
I clenched my fist as I felt power surge through my arm. "There's a lot..." I muttered as I got ready to attack, "A hero has a lot to protect, All for One. That's why I won't lose!"
Then I remembered... what my master told me, 'Toshinori, when you think you're at your limit, remember- Remember why you clench your fist- Where you came from... your origin. That'll bring you just a little past your limits!'
Then All for One began talking, "All your might... that was the last of it, wasn't it, All Might? A wounded hero is the most frightening. I set the image of your face as you come after me with your guts sprewn around in my dreams sometimes even now." All for One muttered as his arm trippled in size, he's about to use his Air Cannon Enhancer combo again. That woman is still behind me... I can't-
Fire has enveloped All for One, Midoriya?
"What, bastard... What is that form of yours, All Might?!" Endeavor yelled as Edgeshot landed next to him.
"Looks like we made it just in time somehow..." Edgeshot muttered.
Then Endeavor's flames roared, "WHAT'S WITH THAT PITIFUL BACK?!"
Endeavor...
"If you just came to cheer him on, then be quiet and watch like a good audience!" All for One yelled, before Edgeshot lunged towards him.
"Quiet you destoryer, We have come to help!" He yelled as Kamui Woods and all the others came to evacuate the other wounded heroes and civilians, allowing me to fight at with whatever strength I have left without risking their dangerment.
Everyone is counting on me to defeat All for One. Me, their Symbol of Peace.
"All Might...!" I could hear their collective cheers reach all the way over here.
"How annoying." All for One said as he blew away both Endeavor and Edgeshot with his Air Cannon leaving just him and I, "Let's stop talking about emotions and start talking about reality." He said as his right arm grew to massive proportions, "Springlike Limbs, Kinetic Booster times four, Strength Enhancer times three, Multiplier, Hypertrophy, Rivets, Air Walk, and Spearlike Bones. The shockwaves until now were just to wear you out, not kill you. In order to kill you for sure, I will punch you with the ultimate combination of Quirks that I have right now!" He yelled as he lunged towards me.
I stood my ground, summoning whatever remaining sliver of One for All that remians into my right arm.
"Izuku Midoriya!" He yelled, as my eyes widened in shock, "He's the one you passed One for All on to, isn't he? He lunged into Kurogiri's portal without any knowledge of where it would end up, all to save his friend... It's as if you have no control over him at all... You can die full of regrets, All Might. Even as a teacher, it's your loss!" He yelled as out fists collided. The sheer power is pushing me back but I still held on, "Once, you're dead... I'm going to enjoy stripping him of his powers, causing him to revert back to the Quirkless nobody he once was."
"That's right... As a teacher, I should've reprimanded him. I have to reprimand him!" I yelled. I can't lose... I won't lose!
"I see... the weak embers that are going without even being blown on are resisting, huh? They're desperately resisting to keep from going out until they fufill their duty..." All for One commented before pushing his fist further and further into mine, "How unsightly!"
Blood shot out of my arms and out of my mouth, he was over powering me... I'm reaching my-
'... when you think you're reaching your limit, remember-'
I planted my foot on the ground slowing his assault, "It's not just because I'm a symbol. Like my master did for me... until I finish training him..." I muttered as we slowed to a stop creating a massive crater below us, "Until then-"
"For you to resist so much in such an unsightly way..."
"I can't-"
"I miscalculated..."
"I CAN'T DIE!" I yelled as I transfered my strength from my right arm to my left, causing All For One's attack to sail right past me. I striked him wiht my powered up left arm square on the face.
I remembered what Gran Torino taught me, I have to be tricky to take down my opponents when a head on approach isn't working.
All for One recovered and turned around, "Little tricks like that aren't like you." He said as he used the same combination of Quirks on his left arm, "Someone else has been influencing you! It's weak!"
I reverted my left arm to normal... which caught All for One off guard, "That's because my back wasn't in it!" I yelled as I extended my right arm into the air.
The words of my former master rang through my memory, as I felt One for All surge through my arm, 'This power has been entrusted to the next generation by many people, praying that it would work for the good of all. That all their hopes would become one. It's your turn now. Do your best Toshinori.'
The brusing went away as my arm surged with the power of One for All for me to deliver the final blow. I pivoted away from All for One's fruitless attack as I launched myself underneath him to deliver the final blow.
Farewell, All for One!
"UNITED STATES OF SMASH!"
*Midoriya's P.O.V*
As the tornado of debri settled down... it revealed All Might still standing over the unconscious One for All... he did it. All Might beat him. All Might slowly and shakily raised his arm into the air his hand was balled into a fist, signifying victory. He puffed up into his muscular form... before staggering to the ground, but not collapsing.
The crowed cheered at the gesture, revelling in the fact that All Might, their Symbol of Peace and Justice, defeated the big bad guy and was safe. Everyone was cheering his name.
Soon afterwards the heroes are working tirelessly to get the wounded civilians who are under the rubble to safety. As the news reporter was talking about the incident itself, All Might pointed towards the camera.
"Anyway let's move... We have to tell the heroes about Bakugou right?" Kirishima asked, grabbing onto his arms, but Bakugou snagged it away.
"Yeah you're right." Iida said as we proceeded to walk towards the heroes.
I couldn't help but glance towards the screen. "Next..." All Might muttered as I turned to give him my full attention. "Next, it's your turn..." He muttered to the camera.
The crowd was cheering and gushing over his gesture, taking it as the message was meant for the criminals who escaped and are unseen. But it wasn't... it was meant for me, as the one who now has One for All. He's telling me, that his reign as Symbol of Peace has ended, he used up all his energy... and that I will take his place.
*Drop*
I brought my fingers to my eyes... the tips were wet. I was crying. Though they weren't tears of sadness... not yet. They were tears of determination. He's sacrificed everything for me... I will become someone he can be proud of.
We met up with Yaoyorozu, Kaminari, and Todoroki and brought Bakugou to the police. The brought him in for interrogation and questioning, he was quiet the whole time. After waiting half a day we returned home. Before I did... I went to visit my mother.
I headed to her room and knocked on the door.
"Mom..." I muttered entering the room.
She looked at me with a mix of shock, fear, and relief.
"I-Izuku... you're okay." She said as tears feel from her face, I walked over to squat next to her bed.
"I know... I'm fine now. My friends saved both Bakugou and I, we made it through without any injury." I explained, hoping that would calm her down.
"A-Are you sure? No injuries?" She asked.
"Yes mom, no injuries what so ever."
She gave me a skeptical look, before nodding.
"Okay... I believe you." She said, then she looked up at me again, "Oh, that reminds me... the doctor said I'm free to leave now." She said.
"What? Really?" I asked, excitement bubbling in my voice, if she's cleared to go, then she must be making massive headway towards recovery.
"Yes... but our house..."
"You can live with me and All Might." I said instantly, as she looked hesitant.
"W-Will it be okay?" She asked.
"Sure, if he trusts you enough for you to see him in his base form, I'm sure he'll be fine with you living with us." I said... as I felt my phone buzz, it was a text from All Might.
AM: Young Midoriya, I need you to come to Dagobah Beach tonight.
M: Sure, and qucik question. My mom was cleared from the Mental Hospital... can she live with us at least until we get a home of our own?
AM: By all means.
M: Great, thanks.
"He says you can." I said.
"Okay!" She said with a big smile on her face.
"Well sorry mom I gotta go." I said standing up, "Someone has got to clean the guest room."
"O-Okay, bye dear!" She yelled as I walked out the door.
I exhaled a heavy sigh and ran my hand down my back... wincing over the contact of the wound. Those branches cut deep. I shrugged it off and began heading home. Once I passed through the doors... tiredness hit my like a wave. I wanna sleep... so badly. But I can't... if I sleep now, then the guest room won't get finished and I will probably sleep through All Might's meeting time. I have to bear with it and work... what's a few more hours after I spent 24 fighting villains?
I tiredly cleaned the guest room, not a single speck of dust and garbage was anywhere. Perfect for my mom to sleep. I glanced at the clock... it was 8:30, perfect. I slipped on my shoes and headed to Dagobah Beach.
Well... this brings back memories. I saw 2 cans laying on the sand, staining my hard work I did a year ago, but I'll pick those up and throw them away later. Right now... All Might needs to talk to me.
I walked until I was a few feet behind him, "All Might." I said as he turned to face me.
"So... you finally made it." He said as he ran towards me... then he pulled back, "Texas! Smash!" He yelled but I blocked it with my arms... it was significantly weaker than before, "You don't keep your word do you?!" He yelled, "Who do you take after?!"
"... Who do you think?" I asked as I brought my arms down.
"As you can see... I'm officially retired as the Symbol of Peace. It's clear that my body isn't going to allow me to fight another battle." He said as he turned into his muscle form, threw 3 jabs before reverting back to his base form, "The last embers of One for All have gone out, and I can't keep my muscle form anymore." He said as he pulled his arm down, "But even so, every single time, you rush out no matter what I tell you! No matter how many times I tell you, you keep destroying your body! That's why, this time...!" He yelled extending his arm towards me... I braced for what's next, "... when you fought out of that predicament... saving Young Bakugou without breaking your body, I was so happy." He said pulling me into a hug, I was shocked... and it felt... warm, "From here on out, I will devote myself to raising you. Let's keep... working hard to make you into a hero that will make everyone proud." I brougth my arms up shakily to return the hug. "I will also... become the father figure you never had."
"H-Huh?" I asked.
"Your mother told me about your father. As well as I heard you yell 'Kick his ass dad!' During my battle against All for One." He said.
"T-That was some crazed fan, it wasn't me!" I yelled... though it didn't help my case at all.
I heard him chuckle, "Sure it was... but the point still stands. I'm sure the reason you went down this path... was because of a lack of a father figure... along with... me saying those things." He muttered.
"Water under the bridge at this point..." I muttered, "Anyway, let's go home... I fought off the villains for a whole day... I need about as much sleep to recover." I said half jokingly.
He nodded and lead me back home. Bakugou was safe and sound, no one I cared about got hurt, and the brains behind the League of Villains was behind bars... all and all?
Today was a good day.
End of Chapter