So...this isn't complete yet. Sorry, I'm doing this again. There's some ideas at the bottom, so let me know what you think.
There's probably some mistakes. Let me know where.
Enjoy!
The Quirkless Zero Chapter 2
"So, this is Ingenium's office," Midoriya gasped in amazement, the air dripping with his fanboy enthusiasm. The three friends stood in front of a large but quaint office building.
"I wonder where Naoto is? He told me that he'd meet us in front of the building," Kallen said, looking at her watch.
"I'm guessing he's running late as usual," Lelouch said with a chuckle.
"Kallen, Lelouch, Izuku!" Naoto's voice sounded. He was running down the street, dressed in his hero costume. His uniform was rather simple, a red jacket and a pair of black pants. The only thing that stood out was his right gauntlet.
"Naoto!" Kallen said, running up to her brother and giving him a hug.
"Hey sis, you've grown so much since the last time I saw you! How've you been?" Naoto asked.
"Good, but I'd be better if you visited Mom and me more often!" Kallen scolded, punching Naoto in the stomach.
"I see some things don't change," Naoto groaned, holding his stomach.
"It's just her way of saying she missed you," Lelouch said.
"Lelouch, my brother in suffering, it's so good to see you," Naoto said, giving the boy a hug.
"Long time no see," Lelouch said.
"Naoto! What does your gauntlet do?" Midoriya asked.
"Izuku, I was hoping you'd ask!" Naoto said, showing off the device, "It helps me manipulate my quirk output. It has three different outputs, but I've been tinkering with a new setting. Though, there are a few kinks I've got to work out."
"Can we see a demonstration?" Midoriya asked, getting excited.
"Sure, Ingenium has a target range in the basement," Naoto replied, "Let me introduce you guys to the boss and then we can go downstairs."
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"Sorry, guys. I thought he was in," Naoto said as he finished making adjustments on his gauntlet.
"It's not like it's your fault," Kallen said.
"I appreciate the sentiment," Naoto said, with an appreciative smile.
"The first setting focuses my energy into a sustained beam. I can manage to do something similar without the gauntlet, but it's not as strong. Let me show you," he said, pointing his ungloved hand down the target range. He fired off a burst of energy, hitting one of the many targets hanging on the wall. The blast left a small singe mark on the target.
"Now, with the gauntlet," Naoto said, pointing his gloved hand down. He fired off another blast. This time, the beam was much larger and destroyed the target that it hit.
"The second setting is a bit harder to demonstrate, but it manipulates my energy blasts to disrupt electrical circuits," Naoto said, "Though, it has a much shorter range."
"What about the last one?" Lelouch asked.
"The last one uses this retractable blade," Naoto said, producing a large blade from the back of his gauntlet's hand.
"The physical blade can't cut anything without my quirk," he said as the blade began to glow red.
"Considering the way it retracts, I'm guessing it's hollow when it's extended?" Midoriya asked, "Does that mean it isn't designed for combat?"
"Not exactly, its got some complicated wiring in it," Naoto replied, "But you're right, it's not meant to go head to head with a sword. However, it could be useful in certain rescue situations."
"That's so cool!" Midoriya exclaimed.
"Thanks, Izuku. I really missed your enthusiasm," Naoto said.
"Now, Kallen, show me what you can do," Naoto said, gesturing at the range.
"I don't know, Naoto," Kallen said hesitantly.
"Come on, it's not often you get permission to use your quirk. Don't hold back," Naoto said.
Kallen looked to Lelouch for a moment with uncertain eyes.
The gesture made Lelouch sigh inwardly. He knew that Kallen was trying to be mindful of his—and Midoriya's—quirkless status, but he wished she wouldn't seek his approval in such things.
"Go for it Kallen," Lelouch said anyway, trying to sound supportive.
"Okay," Kallen said, aiming both her hands at one of the targets.
Kallen took a deep breath and focused.
"Oh boy," Lelouch whispered, sensing a shift in the air of the room.
Then, Kallen fired off a massive surge of red energy, violently shaking the air. The blast obliterated all the targets and left a massive burn mark on the concrete wall.
"Holy hell," Naoto said, his jaw hanging open.
"Sorry, you did say not to hold back," Kallen said sheepishly
"As impressive as usual," Lelouch said with a small smile.
"Kallen, I didn't know you could do that!" Midoriya said, pulling out his notebook and scribbling furiously into it.
"Dang Kallen, I couldn't output that much at your age," Naoto said with awe, "I can't imagine what you're going to be able to do by the time you graduate!"
"Thanks Naoto," Kallen said, getting even more embarrassed.
"What about you guys?" Naoto asked, turning to Lelouch and Midoriya, "Anything new happen to you guys since the last time I saw you?"
"Nothing much, still quirkless as before," Lelouch said, sounding blunter than he intended.
Naoto didn't seem to mind, though, proceeding to ask, "Are you still frustrating your peers by being top of the class without showing up to school?"
"Lelouch comes to class these days," Midoriya replied.
"What?!" Naoto said with a completely shocked expression, "Lelouch, are you actually becoming a decent person? What happened to my genius good-for-nothing little bro?"
"Don't encourage him!" Kallen snapped.
"I mean, if I was a genius like Lelouch, I'd be spending my time on more fruitful things," Naoto said, "Like learning a martial art or inventing support items."
"It's not like I haven't tried. All the martial arts studios in the city wouldn't let me join because they thought I should be in school. As for inventing things, it's hard to find the resources to fund such a hobby," Lelouch sighed.
"I didn't know you looked into all those things, Lelouch," Midoriya said, "Sorry, I doubted your character."
"Me too, Lelouch," Kallen said, "You never told us."
"Gee thanks guys, I'm so glad my friends have so much faith in me," Lelouch said, rolling his eyes.
"Well, if you're not that busy, you could spend your time looking for a girlfriend!" Naoto said.
"What?" Kallen asked with a flushed expression.
"Think about it!" Naoto said excitedly, "You go to a girl's house to help her with homework, you accidentally brush each other's hands while studying, and you both blush and fall in love like on TV!"
"Having a girlfriend does sound nice," Lelouch said with grin, "But I can't."
"Huh? Why not Lelouch?" Naoto asked.
"Because of Kallen," Lelouch said, causing Kallen to freeze.
"What about Kallen?" Naoto and Midoriya both asked with a confused look.
"She intimidates all of the girls in our class," Lelouch replied.
"No, I don't!" Kallen exclaimed, fuming slightly.
"I can see that," Naoto said with a contemplative expression.
"Naoto!" Kallen said, glaring at her brother.
"You're not really helping your case there, Sis," Naoto chuckled.
"Hey, are you guys hungry?" Midoriya asked, changing the subject, "I kind of want to get some lunch."
"You guys didn't eat before coming?" Naoto asked.
"We did, but it's been a few hours. I could eat," Lelouch replied.
"Yeah, me too. Naoto's treat?" Kallen suggested.
"What? Why do I have to treat you guys?" Naoto asked.
"Well, you have a decent job," Kallen replied, "You can't exactly claim that you're broke."
"Yeah, I read recently that Ingenium's known for paying his employees well," Lelouch mentioned with a mischievous smile.
"You guys are horrible," Naoto said with a chuckle.
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So, on the possibility of keeping Midoriya alive:
Lelouch's parents prepared a trust for him that included all of their inheritance. When Lelouch turns 15, the trust becomes available. He uses the funds to becomes a hero/vigilante. However, I was still thinking giving Lelouch a quirk from C.C.
Otherwise, I was thinking of introducing Stain and causing an "incident"...
Let me know what you guys think!
