Chapter 4
Resonating Fury
While Proto 12 was showing Eri his memories and easing her to sleep, the faculty of UA was up in the main building, discussing what to do with this machine. At first it was mainly a talk about theories on this things origin. Some believed it came from a secret hideout All For One had and went rouge. Others thought it was a machine built by a small time hero making them something completely different. However Principle Nezu believed this machine came from I-island. Yet he did not share this theory yet, he wanted the others to vocalize there's first.
However while everyone was voice there opinions, All Might sat there, silent. He looked puzzled and confused, worried even. Earlier in the day Aizawa had only given him the same information everyone else got, however he learned something else others didn't. This thing seems to hate him, for no understandable reason. He knew it fought All For One but he didn't know why that correlated with him. Or at the very least where in that it relates to him.
Finally after all was said and done, even with All Might in his own little zone, Mr. Aizawa silenced everyone. He had kept quite only ever speaking out to correct somethings on information on this thing. Yet now was his time to start talking about what to do with this thing.
"Alright now that all of that is out of your systems, do any of you have any ideas on what to do with it?"
"Firstly I'd say we should interrogate him. He's holding information from us and we need to know what it is?"
"How do you expect to do that? This thing clearly likes to stay silent, not to mention must have some sort of alluring quirk to have Ms. Hatsume fix him."
"if we can't ask it questions then we should just throw it out." Snipe suggested getting everyone's attention.
"Now hold on I would agree but we already made a deal that they could stay."
"So they can destroy the school when they are fully healed? This THING has fought All For One, who knows what else this things fought. We aren't even sure if it's a hero or a villain."
"H-Hey now maybe we shouldn't tick it off like. If it's fought All For One, then that means it's incredibly strong. Possibly stronger than even me before my retirement." All Might spoke up a little worried at the thought.
Snipe was not having it and continued to advocate for this things departure from UA. However most of the other teachers believed they could learn from it. For in there eyes, it's better to learn from a weapon than destroy it outright.
"Okay I understand the importance of learning this things past but how can we be certain it would tell the truth? For gods sake we don't even know where they're from or even when they were built."
"If you ask me they seem to calm and soft spoken to lie outright. Keeping secrets, I believe that but to lie is something else."
'Sure and as to where they're from I have to ask WHO would build a machine for quirks? Multiple quirks at that."
"I'd say it's a villain, they wanted to topple All For One and take there place."
"Nonsense I'd say it's a hero who built him. They wanted a society free of fear and a symbol. Before You All Might."
"Now Now let's not argue about these silly things. Besides I personally believe they were built on I-Island as a sort of weapon." Principle Nezu said with his usual smile.
Everyone looked at him in surprise, they never thought this thing was made on I-Island. Yet Nezu was here saying this without any evidence. How could this thing come from the most secure place on the planet?
"With all due respect Nezu how did you come to that conclusion? I-Island is the most secure place on the whole planet. If this thing came from that island than how did it escape?"
"Well I believe it left on it's own accord. After all it does seem to have an understanding of what they are so it could very well have left the island to pursue it's own agenda. Perhaps it got help to leave or was broken by those building him and left on his own. However until we get conformation on what it's past was we can only guess. Which is why I purpose we simply ask it what it was doing before landing under the Mugen tree."
"You mean like interrogate it. Cause that was my idea Nezu." Present Mic said a little annoyed that Principle. Nezu simply smirked a little and corrected himself.
"No what I mean is that we just walk up to it friendly like and ask what they are willing to share with us. It may not be much information but, if we get it in a good mood we could get enough information to make our call. Besides it won't just be me or one of you fine people asking. All of us shall go to class 1-A's dorm and ask it there." Nezu explained getting All Might's attention.
He was startled at the prospect of meeting this thing in person. He knew what would happen if he did, a verbal outburst at best and something far more horrifying at worst. All Might didn't want that to happen. So he had to object to it before he got to reeled in.
"N-Now hold on why specify me in this? I feel like that would risk something if I came along."
"Yes well this thing, Proto 12 was it?" Nezu asked getting Mr. Aizawa to nod in agreement. "May be related to you. If it's fought All For One than surely they know his weakness. Besides in these times we need more allies than enemies and antagonizing Proto 12 will only cause more issues in the future." Nezu explained making All Might sigh in defeat.
He couldn't argue there at all. For his retirement alone has caused more enemies to rise than ever before. If this thing can become an allies they're gonna need him then. In defeat he looked down and sighed heavily.
"Alright I'll go but mark my words, problems may arise from them seeing me in person."
"That's plenty fine we will come prepared then for you. Now then with all that cleared up and the plans ready I think we can call this meeting to a close. How does that sound?"
"Right Principle Nezu." Everyone answered in unison.
Everyone then began to pack up and go to there own rooms. Mr. Aizawa heading to class 1-A's dorm for school work, Midnight going to her apartment, so on and so forth. However All Might went to his own direction lost in thought. Worried as to what will happen when Proto 12 sees him for the first time in years. 'Proto 12 whoever you are, I'm sorry for whatever I did to you.' He thought in a worried state. When morning comes it'll be a rough wake up call for Proto 12.
Come morning and already Mei is back at it again fixing Proto 12. she finally fixed the mouth issue that arouse from last time. The first thing Proto 12 said that wasn't in the mind was 'Thank god I can finally move my mouth.'. Of course that wasn't the only thing however that is not of much importance. What is important is that all of these repairs began happening in 4 in the morning with a very sleepy Izai and Ichika tagging along. They helped fix up anything that remained from the tree and giving Mei the tools she needed to fix Proto 12.
With this by the time it was 6:30 in the morning Proto 12's shoulders could finally twitch around. Not by much but enough for Proto 12 to feel pleased. Now we are at 7 with Proto 12 playing music and even singing a little as well. Eri, or Little Horn by Proto 12, was coloring on the floor humming alongside Proto 12. the current song he was singing was a nice somber feeling with an eerie outlook.
"And if I stay another day, I fear I will not leave. Then this world will die and I can't live with the grief of pain." Went part of the song he was singing. Mei smiled happily at the lyrics and gave Proto 12 a little scare speaking up.
"You have a wonderful voice baby. it's so soothing."
"Uh thanks though I hope to get better at it later. Perhaps Jiro will teach me a thing or two about vocal ranges."
"Could you try singing deep?" Izai asked a little intrigued.
"Hehehe I think that's enough singing for one day. My vocal chords are still a little shot and I'd rather not break them."
"That's fine, you need healing after all and that's what Hatsume is here fore." Izai answered back pointing at Mei working on Proto 12's left arm.
She nodded at that response and continued working on the arm. Proto 12 chuckled a little at that and smiled looking at Eri coloring. He didn't know what she was drawing but he was happy nonetheless. He didn't even fully care that Midoriya along with most of class 1-A was up and about. Of course a few were up about thirty minutes ago but now almost the whole class was up and about. Tokoyami was sitting next to Proto 12 talking with Ilda on a different couch Uraraka was sleepily getting a cup of something energizing and Bakugou was in an arm wrestling match with Kirishima egged on by Mina and Kaminari.
Proto 12 laughed a little at the sight around him and gave a content look to Midoriya walking by. He looked back and just looked confused. Why was he staring at him like that? Before he could ask Proto 12 answered for him.
"You know, I don't believe certain villains would feel this much contentment with a morning commute. I feel at peace for once after I've woken up. Well there's Little Horn last night but that was a different peace. What do you think Midoriya, could this day not go any better?" Proto 12 asked with a warm smile.
Midoriya felt like he got shot at there with that comment. He didn't blame him though, for most of the day and last night, he's never been shown threatening, so he guessed that this was payback for yesterdays confused out lash. Before he could answer Proto 12's question a knock was heard from the entrance door. Izai being closest to the door opened it to those outside. It was the faculty of UA all standing outside waiting to come on in.
"Oh I was expecting a teacher but the whole faculty, this caught me off guard. Please come in." Izai offered clearing the way for them.
The first to enter was Present Mic and Principle Nezu and his shoulder looking at Proto 12. Nezu would've been on Mr. Aizawa's shoulder but he was already in the building from last night. Once the two were in close enough range Principle Nezu got off and stood up proudly to Proto 12 looking down confused.
"Greetings Proto 12 I am the Principle here at UA. All of us have heard a lot about you and wanted to see you in person. Tell us how do you feel?"
"A rodent leads this school? Well that explains SO much about this damn place. Comments aside I feel fine, I'm able to move and talk with my mouth and I'm able to move my shoulders." Proto 12 demonstrated by moving his shoulders up and down a little. "It's not much but it's better than last night. Also the damn broken speaker is here two how wonderful. A heads next time so that way I can put on my 5 cm steel ear buds in." He comments out with a smug look on his face.
Principle Nezu was shocked at the comment on him being a rodent. Not by much but enough to give a face. Present Mic on the other hand was completely offended at that comment on him and taunted Proto 12, poking his forehead in the process.
"Broken speaker, I'll have you know man that I'm a DJ for this school and I know good audio when I see it. don't call me a broken speaker my guy."
"Stop it it's annoying. Also I only consider you that because you don't know when to shut the hell up."
"Please keep the insults away, there are children present after all." Principle Nezu said pointing at Eri
Proto 12 then looked at her and nodded to let her know it was time to leave. She got up, grabbed her stuff and went to a separate room. When that was done Proto 12 then looked back at Nezu looking a little annoyed.
"Alright what do you want? I know you didn't come here for small talk so what is it?"
"Well you are right we aren't here for that. We are here to both ask questions to you and see who you know here."
"What makes you think that?"
"You seem to know Erasure Head rather well and even Present Mic. That has solidified that you at least are aware of these heroes. So before we ask questions I'd like to know who else do you know well here?"
"It all depends, is this one at a time. If it is than go on with it and I MAY answer some questions for you to know. However not all shall be revealed, is that a good deal?"
"I suppose it will do for know yes. Now then Thirteen please come in." Nezu said beckoning Thirteen to come in. once she entered Proto 12 immediately began to shiver a little
"Oh how I remember the tales of your actions Thirteen. I never knew you personally nor knew of your rise but I know your story. Not to self don't piss her off." Proto 12 stated looking away from her.
Thirteen looked intrigued at that notion. The fact that Proto 12 only knew of stories of Thirteen instead of the real thing was an interesting fact. For what they guessed he could've known more about her yet he did not.
"So the most you know are stories not real events? What do you know about me and the other teachers here?"
"Like I said not much on you, I'm not even sure if you were rising when I was fighting or not. To make things quick for all of you no I don't know many things on people like Snipe, Mad Dog, uh the cement hero."
"Cementoss?"
"Ya whatever you call him, those people I know very little on simply because I wasn't paying much attention to them. Though I know a bit more of Power Loader, not much but more than Thirteen. In short just bring those heroes in now and then bring in the more, well known heroes." Proto 12 said cocking his head to the door. Nezu looking back then turned back to Proto 12 with his smile still on his face.
"Very well we shall do that. However do you know Ectoplasm and Recovery Girl well?"
"Those two I know decently enough so allow those two in one at a time."
"Alright we then I shall call forth Ectoplasm first. Mr. Ectoplasm please step in to meet Proto 12." Nezu beckoned to Ectoplasm in while the other teachers walked in a little frustrated. Once he had entered Proto 12 immediately began to look him over before speaking.
"Ya the name Ectoplasm still fits ya. You have nice hero suit though, I'd applaud but my arms are immobile." Proto 12 said jokingly twitching his shoulders.
"This isn't a game Proto 12, this is a matter of who you know and what we can get out of you. Though thanks on the compliment."
"Any time my ghastly friend. Now then bring in Recovery Girl, the sooner she gets her hate out at me the better." Proto 12 mumbled looking away nervously.
Principle Nezu, confused at that remark agreed and beckoned her in next. She walked in with a steaming rage on her face. The only other ones she gives a face like that to is All Might. She began to smack Proto 12s shin with her giant syringe walking cane. He groaned a little at that and even looked embarrassed, catching many off guard.
"You young mister have a lot of nerve coming here. I may not know you well but that is know excuse to just deny my help to you."
"I'm made of metal Recovery I don't think your quirk heals metal. Plus what do you even remember of me, I only know you as HIS little nurse."
"Well like I said not much. However I do know you helped Toshi out in his younger days against villains. I remember healing you a little during a particularly bad day for you. You and Toshi were-"
"Don't. Mention. That. Name." Proto 12 said with sneering hatred. "I'd rather DIE again then EVER be considered that mans partner you little- Lass." He finished spitting out venom with that struggle.
HE looked like he wanted to say something else to her. However stopped himself before it got worse. That reaction to All Might's real name made Recovery Girl back away a little in fear. Yet she gave him one last smack and told him not to say such things before moving away. That alone gave Nezu the idea to make All Might last. Perhaps by then he would be calm enough to handle him.
Nezu then called in for Ms. Midnight who walked in very suggestively. The sight of her made Proto 12 roll his eyes and then stare at the suggestive clothing she was wearing. He looked flustered and even struggling to keep a straight face.
"You have not changed a bit Midnight. Man I don't what's worse this new suit or your Birthday suit. Either way you look like a god damn Prostitute, NO HATE!"
"Should I be charmed at that or insulted?"
"Take as you wish Midnight. OH GOD why'd I say it like that?"
"Well You're quite the comedian. there's to be embarrassed about seeing a woman in clad uniform."
"I couldn't agree more but if you want to find out if a machine can have a penis I suggest wear something less Provocative." Proto 12 said with a red face.
Twos things out of that surprised the whole room. One Proto 12 could blush, they thought because he's machine he couldn't. It was an interesting sight and also made him look rather adorably dorky. Secondly he implied something that no one wanted to think about. A machine have a mans penis. Midoriya spat out his drink from that comment, not expecting that and even most of the teachers were shocked at that implication.
"You have a dick?! who's builds a machine with a penis?" Midoriya asked genuinely concerned.
"Who makes fuckable blowup dolls? Because humans are sexually driven to prove they can fuck it. Kinda like Zeus who'd fuck a tree if he could. Also NO I don't have a dick. At least not right now."
"WHAT!?" Everyone yelled in shock at that remark. Proto 12 even more flustered than ever also yelled out.
"CAN WE DISCUSS THE MATTER OF MY FUCKING DICK LATER!?" He exclaimed with a full red face. With a deep sigh he looked down in defeat and looked back up with a sort of exhausted look on his face. "Alright was that the last of the teachers or is there one more?"
"Well there is one more but you may not like them."
"Please just bring them in. at this point I'd rather deal with anger than embarrassment on the matter of my dick." Proto 12 said shaking his head from side to side.
Nezu understanding that, beckoning the last person in quietly. They entered in with a nervous look on there face. They then looked over at Mr. Aizawa, who had joined the group earlier, and just received a nod to continue forward. Once he was at a good enough distance he then spoke up.
"Hello Proto 12, I am here." All Might said a little nervously.
Proto 12 eyes then shot upward right at All Might looking shocked. His expression looked like he was seeing a ghost. Yet that would change into a face of rage. Eyebrows furrowed and eyes dilated into small little dots. His mouth baring to show a set of pure white teeth as sharp as daggers. A low growl could be heard deep within his throat. Above all else though an aura of hatred could be felt within the whole room.
"All Might." Proto 12 sneered in a low growl to All Might.
Before anyone could even react Mei was shocked away from Proto 12's arm and was on the ground looking up in shock. Then the sound of steam and hissing could be heard from Proto 12's body. He then twisted his arms to a position to help him up. He then slowly began to get up off the couch, with the sound of creaking metal and hissing of steam leaking out of him.
While all of this was going on he lowly mumbled All Might over and over again each filled with more hatred then the last. When he finally stood up off the couch his eyes were fixated on All Might, nothing more than tiny dots at this point. He was slouching a little and his arms dangled around low to the ground. Mei hoping to reason with the furious Proto 12 tried talking to him.
"Baby please your still to hurt to do this. Your wounds."
"FUCK THE WOUNDS! FUCK THIS TWISTED SOCIETY! AND FUCK YOU, YOU FALSIFIED IDLE!" Proto 12 yelled in a furious state darting his head from Mei then back to All Might.
Proto 12 pointed at All Might with a malicious intent in there. He then began to walk to All Might, slowly but with certainty. When Sero tried to pull him back from the escalating situation, Proto 12 zapped the tape on him clean off. Before Mr. Aizawa, Ms. Midnight, and all the other teachers could do anything, Proto 12 stopped then. Spitting in the eyes of Mr. Aizawa blinding him slightly. Forming large dark tendrils from his finger tips to encapsulate Ms. Midnight and Thirteen, raising them high then throwing them to the other side of the room, knocking them out. Everyone else was given a hard, almost bloodshot stare down.
"Stay outta this Heroes. This is between symbol and fallen idol." He said sneering and looking back at a petrified All Might.
All Might was slowly backing away from the maddened machine moving to him with malicious intent. Before he could move any further however, Proto 12 lunged at All Might, pinning him down to the ground. Hands coiled like a cobra around All Might's neck. Drool like venom seeping out around his head and even blood shooting out of his mouth from the force. Proto 12 then began to yell at All Might with eyes of pure blood lust rage.
"YOU FUCKING LIAR! HOW DARE YOU TAKE THE MANTLE OF SYMBOL WHEN YOU COULDN'T EVEN KILL HIM!? YOU ARE NOT A SYMBOL BUT A FALSE IDOL A LIAR AND A FUCKING CHEAP SAKE!" He Screamed at All Might grip tightening and loosening around the neck sporadically.
"L-Look I didn't know he was still alive with those wounds he should be dead. I-I-I wasn't aware alright."
"BULLSHIT! Not only did you NOT check for his pulse, you never bothered to even FINISH THE JOB THIS TIME! Now he's in Tartarus just WAITING to break out and kill EVERYONE IN HIS WAY! and all of this is YOUR FAULT!" He halted All Might slamming his head down on the hard wood surface with a loud crack.
Everyone around was stunned and terrified at his statement. What he said had a little truth in that and made then squirmed uncomfortably around. Midoriya was rather upset at Proto 12 out lashing at All Might in this state. He was about to make a move before some shot into his shoulder and pinned him to a wall. He struggled to pull it out however it wasn't hurting him, no blood, no pierced flesh nothing. Proto 12 then stared back at him with the same virtuosity Stain gave when he was losing his patience.
"Be lucky that was simply to pin you. Try to stop this and I'll show you my true villainous side." He said turning back to All Might.
All Might, coughing up blood, looked afraid and was about to say something before getting there head slammed into the floor again. More cracks formed and Proto 12's eyes were wild with rage. After another small fit of coughing he finally began to speak to the steaming Proto 12.
"Listen I know what I did may seem foolish to you but you must understand, this last time I wasn't at full strength. I couldn't kill him in the state I was in even if I wanted to. I'm sorry for everything I did and-"
"Don't say your sorry asshole you're not sorry for shit. Do you even realize what I lost to get you that edge, friends, loved ones, even those I'd considered family, ALL GONE! It's because of you I have nothing left. No where to turn and no where to fucking go. Just fuck off with that sentiment bullshit when you will NEVER know my pain!" Proto 12 yelled tears swelling in his eyes.
It was a shock to everyone for they never knew he could cry. Bleeding of course they've seen but crying, it was hard to imagine. All Might was even a little surprised but not for the same reasons. He was surprised at the fact that he was this broken from what had happened. He began to think of what to say next before anything got worse and came up with a solution.
However before he could come up with one something truly peculiar happened. Proto 12 suddenly began to speak in an almost alien like language. Not even full sentences but, simple phrases twisted with rage.
"Nilagera. Kerakul Zinda. Shitthunda. Jehckala-Kun. Allera Materash, ALLERA MATERASH!" He said eyes twitching with a psychotic craze in them.
Everyone one stared in awe and fear. No one what he was saying but whatever it was, had a sort of imposing aura around them. Even Principle Nezu didn't know how to unpack that amount of crazy. Now it was up to All Might to try and calm this crazy machine before he snapped any further.
"I don't know what you're saying but it doesn't haven't to be like this. What happened in the past may be true, I'm sorry for you losing your life, however there's still hope for you. You can start anew here at UA. We can take care of you, give you a new purpose anything you wish. Just get off me and we can discuss-"
"Oh to hell with that All Might you really think they'll accept me? All they see of me is a DAMN VILLAIN! I'm no villain, no hero, no rogue, nothing that falls in the worlds categories. I made my own path and now it's gone because of YOU!"
"You know it could have very well been partly your fault Proto 12. Just LISTEN to me, listen to reason. If you go through this, then you'll be worse than All For One. You have to calm down."
"SHUT UUUUUUP!" Proto 12 screamed with an ear shattering noise.
The room quaked at the sound and shook everyone to the core. Even Bakugou, who was trying to get Proto 12's attention away from All Might, looked frightened at what just happened. Windows cracked and even the cement columns around them cracked at the sound. Proto 12 when he screamed, also slammed his fist into the floor causing it to crack open. Indenting into the floor right next to All Might's head. All Might began to breath more frightened than before at the sudden movement and sound. He looked between to slammed fist and Proto 12's face, eyes beginning to glow with rage.
"You have serious fucking balls All Might. Comparing me to that damn VILLAIN, oh how RICH that is. You have proven me right All Might, I have no place left, no one to turn to and no where to live. If I kill you know it MAY not help, but it'll feel DAMN GOOD!" Proto 12 stated, smiling at the thought.
He then raised his hand that slammed into the floor above his head and made it into a flat handshake like form. The hand than changed into a sharp blade, looking like a sword. All Might's eyes dilated from fear and everyone around looked in terror at what was going on. Proto 12's eyes began to glows a bright neon purple with a smoky purple tinted substance protruding from the sides of the eyes. Smile twisted and depraved with saliva dripping from the teeth. Hitting the ground with a hissing noise coming from them. He cocked his head slightly to the left and he opened his mouth to speak.
"Any last words you'd like to say?"
"You're disillusion, this won't fix anything. Please listen, I'm so sorry for what happened but killing me won't fix it. If anything kill All For One not me."
"I've heard enough you bastard. Say goodbye to your little life asshole. All I'll say is goodnight you fucking whore." Proto 12 stated with barred teeth showing.
His hand than began to move rapidly towards All Might's head. Yet before it could even reach the mark it stopped. A mere centimeter away from his forehead glistening in the morning light. All Might looked relieved at the moment before look at the blade itself. It began to shake around, at first softly, slowly into a more violent shaking, as if he were frozen. The blade than shifted back into a normal hand fingers apart twitching around rapidly.
Proto 12's breathing became harsh and erratic. Steam began to pour out of Proto 12s body and lightning blots zapped across his body. He began to shake his head around quickly and irregularly as well. Before anyone could go in to get him off of All Might finally, a loud electric discharge could be heard coming from Proto 12. he let go of All Might, making him cough up quite a bit, and put his arms to his side looking upward mouth wide open.
"Trai-tor." He said one last time before shutting down and landing with a loud crash on All Might.
All Might wheezed at the sudden weight thrown on him and struggled to get him off him. Finally the teachers, after being paralyzed by fear and trying to think how to stop Proto 12, helped get Proto 12 off of All Might. He crashed on his side with yet another loud crash and more steam seeped out of his mouth and eyes. Mei finally got up and checked on her baby as Midoriya wrenched the item pinning him out. He walked up to Mei with a look of fear on his face and looked right at Mei.
"What the hell just happened right there Hatsume? Why did he suddenly stop like that?"
"My baby he overcharged himself and caused a system shut down. he'll be fine but he won't be awake for a while." Mei answered looking a little sad at Proto 12's body.
Bakugou, after coming to his senses decided to walk right up to Proto 12's body. He looked pissed as usual and put his hand right on his head. He then began to make small sparks fly out of his palm threatening to kill him.
"Ya know I've had just about enough of this fucking machine messing with everyone. How about I just get rid of it now and piece everything together afterward eh?" Bakugou said with a smile on his face. However before he could even do that Mr. Aizawa, who got the gunk off his eyes used his scarf to pull Bakugou away.
Just in time as well for while Ms. Midnight and Thirteen were just now waking up, the room began to shift. It twisted and turned taking on different environments. From an arid dessert to an urbanized city area, it switched and altered. Voiced could be heard, saying random phrases each time. 'This is why I hate the dessert!, All away to pain town baby., You think this makes my ass you look fat?' So on and so forth where said. Everyone looked around confused and weirded out at what was happening.
"What's going on?" Midoriya asked looking around.
"I think my baby is trying to pin point a memory to show us. Kinda like with the All For One memory." Mei answered with a small smile on her face.
Eventually the room took proper form and settled down. The room began to look dark a dreary, but still a little brighter than most. Pipes could be seen around the walls and the sounds of mechanical whirring could be heard. Footsteps could be heard entering the room and everyone turned to the noise. It was All Might and Proto 12, both looking MUCH younger than now walking side by side to a certain point. They were talking yet no one could hear much. That is until they reached a little over halfway to the mark.
"You must understand All Might, what I'm about to do will undoubtedly cause problems in the future."
"I am well aware [Proto 12] but this is for a good cause."
"Ya and what would that be? The chance for this messed up society to continue to ridicule people like me for our looks? I'm not sure if you've noticed but the whole Militia is considered a villain organization by the Japanese people. Even in the middle east and parts of America we are slandered."
"Well to be fair the Militia does do some villainous things. However I know they do good to, even Japan and, well the whole world knows that."
"That doesn't excuse the masses for treating us like shit. Remember that little girl that follows me around from time to time? They ran away from home because of there damn quirk being seen as a villains quirk." Proto 12 put there hand on there face and sighed heavily. "I along with the rest of the Militia are the ONLY people to have ever cared for her like a HUMAN BEING. Face the facts All Might this society is a fucked being that chews up people and spits them out like villains."
"Yet without heroes this society would be ruled by villains like All For One. Would you rather have a villain ruled society or a society that at the VERY LEAST tries to give people a sense of comfort in the world?" All Might asked making Proto 12 think.
He thought about that for a minute and sighed. He shook his head from side to side and looked back at All Might. There eyes showing hate within.
"Alright alright, slandering aside I do understand this society is the best it can be for now. And you aren't either, we are seen as heroes across the world for saving millions unlike the couple dozen most Pros save. Look I like you and all and I don't have MUCH hate to the society around me but I worry what will happen next. Will I be remembered or forgotten in the winds of time? Will the Militia still be around or disappear into the darkness? I fear the future ahead of me All Might. This better be the right choice or else this world is fucked five times over." Proto 12 said looking up to the sky.
His eyes were slightly glazed with tears and sadness. All Might smile lessened a little as he saw this man look saddened at the future. Ha put his hand on his shoulders and reassured him that the future will be alright. That he won't be forgotten, not by him or the Militia or anyone. Proto 12 chuckled at that and looked at him with a stern look.
"I hope you're right about that All Might. Just so you know if the future of you failing to kill him does end up true, than I'll make your life a personal hell." He said cracking his fist in All Might's face.
"I'll keep that in mind [Proto 12]. if the world does forget you I'll make sure to welcome you back with open arms friend. Heck I'll even give you a place to stay when you come back. However when you do, I assure you I will NOT fail this."
"Empty words really but I appreciate the sentiment. let's hope that if he IS still alive after all of this your next apprentice actually finishes him off. Hell I'll even train him for you when I come back." Proto 12 said with a smirk.
"[Proto 12] come on, we're almost ready for the battle!" Someone yelled from beyond the room to him.
Proto 12 looked over at the entryway and chuckled. He then turned his head over to All Might with a smile on his face. He patted All Might on the shoulder and began to leave.
"Farewell All Might may we meet again soon. Don't forget to let the whole world know that 'YOU ARE HERE'. May your life being prosperity to this world." Proto 12 stated with a smile.
"As will your return friend." All Might said quietly looking down slightly at the floor.
The room then shifted back to normality and the two dissipated into nothing. Everyone was shocked at what they saw. That memory showed that All Might and Proto 12 were friends. Yet it still left so many more questions. Where were they, why was Proto 12 worried on the future, and just who exactly is the Militia? The questions would need to wait however, for they needed to put Proto 12 back onto the couch to see everyone again. Once he was back on everyone stared in anticipation at what would happen.
He just sat there silent and eerie. No one knew when or even IF he would wake up at all. Suddenly however, he gasped for air opening his eyes wide and shocked. He coughed slightly and shook his head to regain balance in his sight. He then looked up back at the room, around at everyone afraid and uneasy at him. A few even angered at him, yet All Might, who got back to his feet, stood out to him. He sneered once again however instead of lunging at him again he simply looked away and scoffed heavily.
"Listen I won't try it again now that I realize that it is foolish to fight you in my state. I was just blinded by rage and hatred towards you. How dare you fucking lie about everything that's happened." He sighed heavily before continuing. "I won't forgive you right now possibly not even in a few decades however, I will give you a chance for now. However fuck this up again, and I'll rip the bones right out of your body. Do I make myself clear?" He finished with a sneer.
All Might nodded in agreement to the deal, even if it was a little much. With that the whole room breathed a sigh of relief as Proto 12 sighed heavily and his sneer lessened a little. He still looked over away from All Might however but he didn't seem as angry as before. Mr. Aizawa taking an opportunity cleared his throat and began to speak.
"Now then, if you are finally finished belittling All Might, will you answer our questions now?"
"Just one more thing then I shall. M&M could you please come over." Proto 12 stated looking in the direction of Mineta, who was hiding behind a table.
He didn't know who he was talking about until he noticed the stare was at him. He very nervously moved away from the table and towards Proto 12. As he was doing this his eye slowly followed him to himself. Once he reached the destination he looked up with eyes filled with terror.
"W-W-What d-do you w-want me for?" Mineta asked in his usual terrified tone in these situations.
Instead of speaking Proto 12 simply twitched his finger right in front of Mineta's face. It then began to hum and produce a glowing effect around the tip. The suddenly blasted a beam of pure light in Mineta's face causing him to fly above everyone's head and crash onto the ceiling. After that Proto 12 sighed heavily and looked much more calmer than before.
"I feel so much better." He said looking back at the teachers with calmed eyes. "Now then what do you wish to know?"
"Firstly why Mineta of all people? Secondly is he gonna be okay cause that could force you out of the dorms you know that right?"
"One let's just say I have a bit of a history with the name Mineta. Ugh and secondly don't worry all I really did to the little shit is push him right to the ceiling basically. In other words he'll be fine so long as he gets some ice on himself." Proto 12 answered looking up at Mineta with disdain. With that out of the way the teachers finally started asking him questions, starting with Mr. Aizawa asking him once again.
"Just what exactly is your quirk? It doesn't seem to follow the one ability tjing most quirks are, so what is it?"
"Well I won't say its true name yet just consider it similar but not entirely like All For Ones. Unlike him however my other quirks while from other people are simply perfect copies of them. No stealing, no force, nothing but a simple hand sign and vocal words to gather the quirks."
"And how many can you gather at a time and how many do you have now?"
"I can't exactly answer either for both are hard to answer. The best I can give is possible a hundred million maybe more. I've lost count really some are nearly identical to others after all."
"A hundred million? That sounds insane how is your body even able to contain all that energy?"
"It's hard to explain. The best I can as of now is that my body can handle it now but in my early days I would overcharge and all quirks would go insane from the power surge."
"That reminds me Proto 12. were you born on I-island?" Principle Nezu asked catching Proto 12 off guard. He looked at him with a look of surprise on his face.
"What makes you think that rodent?"
"Please refrain from calling me rodent Proto 12. Now then I came to that theory when I noticed how you were kept from the public for quite the long time. It seems like something I-island would build however it also seems like the way you were built is exactly like what I-island would strive fore. They would build you to kill All For One and you would take his place as leader. Am I mistaken Proto 12?" Nezu asked making Proto 12 look more and more uncomfortable. He chuckled a little before answering.
"You're hell a perceptive there ro-Nezu. You aren't fully wrong and, ah to hell with it you'd fine out soon enough, yes I was in fact built on I-island. However my goal was MUCH different after the death of All For One. Yet that will not be shared now, it's to personal and you figured out far more than I was willing to share. Good perception Nezu." Proto 12 said looking at the Principle with an impressed look on his face.
Principle Nezu seemed satisfied with that for now and thanked Proto 12 for the compliment. He backed away as Ms. Midnight now stepped up to ask her own question. She gave him a sensual look and he looked rather embarrassed like before.
"When Mr. Aizawa told us about the Militia you seem to be affiliated with, I'll be honest I didn't fully believe him. That is until this most recent memory you showed us. It's clear you are related to this Militia so I'll be the one to ask. Who and what is this Militia you worked with?"
"THAT is something best kept hidden for now as I see it more worthy to tell you about them later. However since I know most of you will be desperate to find out at the very least what they are I shall lend you something valuable." Proto 12 said with a smirk.
He then grunted as he began to produce a sort of cloth from his chest. It slid out like paper and slowly began to show a design on it. Once it was finished Proto 12 panted slightly and tried to lift his arm to grab the cloth. However due to his state he was unable to life it far. So he looked over at Mei, who began to rework on his arm, and got her attention.
"Ms. Hatsume would you be so kind as to life my arm up to my chest for me."
"Of course baby, I'll get it for you."Mei replied causing Proto 12 to groan a little.
She began to lift his arm slightly to where the cloth was. Once it was in place he grabbed it and showed it over to Ms. Midnight wavering a little. He was struggling to keep his arm up and was insistent for Ms. Midnight to take it. She did with a bit of worry and allowed Proto 12 to drop his arm down. She took a look at it with a confused look on her face, wondering what it was. Especially since there was a strange symbol and pattern on it. Proto 12 however, would explain what it was to her and to everyone else.
"That right there is an insignia of one of the smaller groups within the Militia. Use it as a clue to figure out a small part of the Militia's history. Just so you know this insignia is one of the groups I may not have known well but they were damn dedicated to there jobs." Proto 12 said with a smile on his face.
Upon further inspection it was true the symbol on the cloth was an insignia. The insignia showed what looked like a raven or and eagle, hell even perhaps a phoenix's, head on side profile. Under it's beak was a diamond being surrounded by flames. Over it's head was what looked like and upside down crescent moon with a star directly in the middle of it. The birds eyes were golden as the rest was a combination of orange into yellow. Alright so perhaps it was a phoenix however the way it was designed did not show that at all. Once Ms. Midnight stopped examining the insignia, she looked back at Proto 12 with a raised eyebrow.
"And what do you expect us to do with this thing? Type up images of this THING until we get it right?"
"I'm surprised you didn't think of just scanning it in and finding what comes up. Whatever you do find let me know and I may find a new insignia for you to learn more about. I shall continue that process until I deem it ready for you to learn the real truth of the Militia. Does that sound fair?" Proto 12 asked with his own eyebrow raised.
Ms. Midnight, still a little perplexed by the willingness to give this clue to them agreed with the arrangement. Principle Nezu smiled, he knew that this was the start to the teachers allowing him to stay. A good progress in gaining more allies instead of enemies he thought. Present Mic was about to ask his own question on him however was interrupted by Kaminari of all people.
"How many volts of electricity can you take?" Kaminari asked without even flinching.
The teachers, Mr. Aizawa and Present Mic mainly, didn't look happy at Kaminari. Proto 12 on the other hand just turned his head to Kaminari, who was on his right, and raised his eye brow at that. He then turned back around and chuckled slightly at the question.
"Honestly it all depends on the context. Till I shut down honestly, nearly infinite due to being practically made out of electricity. Until I become like you, brain dead, I'd say close to possibly 500 to 30 million volts. I don't know why I said it in highest to lowest but I'll be honest Denki, I don't exactly use the electric based quirks often other than electric absorption. So you can guess just how well I can handle electric from that."
"Uh higher than my withstanding at least?" Kaminari answered looking a little dumbfounded at the answer. Proto 12 just looked back in a sort of judgmental way to him.
"Really, not even a lucky goddamn guess? Did you somehow fry your brain from that high voltage answer? And here I thought M&M was pathetic." He said looking back at the teachers. He gestured to Present Mic to continue and so he did.
"Okay, Now first of all now that we seem to be asking random questions here." He said while looking at Kaminari. "I must ask firstly what's your favorite style of musical based fighting? Since you seem to be well versed in that stuff what genre due you use to fight your enemies?"
"All depends on the environment since I am a man who admires and respect all forms of music. My favorite out of all would have to be, I'd say rock or Indie since fighting to the tempo of those songs always pumps me up to do unique forms. Although how and why that works in my favor so well, I shall later when I can move my damn arms. Speaking of which Mei how long are the arms gonna take to repair?"
"I'd say you'll be able to move both of your arms within the next two days. However they may not be fully functional for at least a week."
"Oh great that's what I needed to hear longer time to get back on my legs. Aw well, I guess I can't complain considering you're doing this for free." Proto 12 said looking up at Present Mic patiently waiting for him to stop. "Oh sorry what else did you want to ask?"
"Alright my next question is what was your role before fighting All For One. Since you worked for or alongside this Militia I just had to know what was your role or purpose before that fight?"
"Prostitute." Proto 12 answered without missing a beat.
"What?" Everyone asked in unison.
The whole room stared in awe and silence. They expected anything really, but prostitution? That was not on the list of things to expect. Proto 12, looking around the room, began to chuckle a little at the reactions around him. Some were flushed around the face at the thought, others mortified at the very notion, while some were just baffled at if what he said was true. He saw his opportunity and clarified what he meant by that.
"Alright let me elaborate on that. You see before even the Militia, I did many things solo, murdering the unjust, doing many many things my way. Some were what you'd expect, hero like work, villain like work, a little in between. Then there were the what I consider oddball ones. Becoming a prostitute was one such thing. I don't why I thought of that as one of my things but it was an interesting way to learn more about humanity. Specifically the many MANY fetishes humans can have. From the normal-ish ones like big tits, ass, feet (that was an odd one). Then there were the more messed up ones like ugh, tentacles and ones I'd rather NOT say for the sake of yours and my sanity. Did that clear things up for you guys?" Proto 12 asked looking around the stunned room.
All agreed though many looked very uncomfortable at what was said. However Present Mic was trying to start to speak up. He kept opening and closing his mouth just baffled at the response. He had no words to describe it other than wild and very strange. Eventually he was able to muster something to respond.
"I-I-I'm not even sure if what you said was true or you're just fucking with us."
"You'll never know for sure for a while. Anyone else have an important question or are you running dry?"
"What's your gender?"
"Seriously, you're asking a machine what its gender is? Do you even realize how moronic that sounds?" Proto 12 retorted looking upset at Mineta, who asked the question unapologetically.
"You are asking a machine that, while not explicit, has hinted that it can alter it's body to the opposite sex. In short my baby has no reason to see gender on itself for it can be both."
"Exactly, thank you Ms. Hatsume. Also before you blow a load NO I only see myself as female when my body is that of a woman's. Same goes for man, and considering my masculine look right, I think you can take the hint."
"So you're Pan?"
"Do I look like a cooking utensil to you? Jokes aside I personally don't see myself as such but see me like that however you wish. I ain't one to judge the LGBT shit and neither should you guys. Come on now I thought y'all would be more progressive. Shame on all of you man, shame on all of you." Proto 12 retorted shaking his head. Midnight then began to speak up looking a little flustered.
"Hey don't put me in that light, all citizens and normal people, no matter gender or sexual orientation are good people."
"I don't expect any less from you Ms. Midnight. I was simply implying that you shouldn't ask someone that right away. you're all lucky that I don't care to much on that, otherwise this room would be a little more cracked than before. Anything else that DOESN'T involve gender or sexual related topics?"
"Just two more from us. Snipe do you want to ask?"
"Sure, when you faced All For One it's clear you didn't beat him however one thing remains unanswered. How did you end up under the Mugen tree?"
"Simple, I'll make it short. When the battle between me and All For One was drawing to a close I was running out of options. So I did one last mega attack, a sort of giant explosion that would cripple him for years. After the explosion went off I made a portal to get me away, however, I never accounted for the state I was in. so when the portal was made I was high above the ground beginning to crash, and that I did under the Mugen tree as you call it. My power was running low and I was to weak to move, thus I was stuck for nearly 6 years. Oh god how many people I've left behind, how many think I'm dead. Let's just move on teachers, last question go before I break."
"When it comes to the past, you are well versed in things even we aren't aware of. However when it comes to the present and future even, what is it that you are either aware of or know."
"Many things, Endeavors the new number one, this LEAGUE is a sort of splinter cell from the All For One's villain empire. Even this whole class could be the best generation of 'heroes' this world has ever seen, accept for M&M fuck him. But as for the future, I'd rather not say for if I reveal to much I could alter this timeline as we speak. let's just say that death is abundant in the future." He said look directly at Midnight and Mr. Aizawa. "Even including some of you. How and when is up to fate, but unlike Sir Nighteye, rest his soul, my future sight can be of many timelines and realities. If acting fast enough or if things play out differently than some death may be averted. Hell some may already be with my rebirth." He said look around the room solemnly.
All the teachers looked at him with worry and sadness. Many are aware of the risk of hero work but to be told that some of them could die if things play out differently, it's still a lot to grasp onto. After a second of just processing that information Principle Nezu spoke up allowing anyone else to ask Proto 12 questions. Thus began a 15 minute session of asking random questions to Proto 12.
Some were simple like, favorite foods, most hated man they've met, and even how far across the world he's been. To the stranger like weirdest place he's fought in, oddest quirk he has, to even the most wtf he's been just seeing something odd. They were interesting and made some laugh just by his reaction to them. After the session ended, Principle Nezu cleared his throat and began to speak.
"Well then that was rather enlightening to learn thank you Proto 12 for you time."
"No Problem Nezu but I have a feeling this won't be the last time we meet."
"It most certainly won't be Proto 12. However with this quasi interview out of the way I believe I have made a good agreement for you here."
"And that would be?"
"You are allowed to stay here at UA High for the time being. Seeing that this Militia is either gone or can't be found yet having a roof over your head will be a much better alternative over the woods. However in turn you are not allowed to leave the premises of UA under any circumstances. With the rise of villains and new threats appearing everyday it will be better for you to stay here for the time being. We can't risk the public panicking over your existence just yet. We will only reveal a little bit about you to the masses but your identity and true purpose shall be kept from the public."
'isn't that what Mr. Aizawa said to me yesterday? How do you think revealing bare minimum will help your images? I'm not against not being known as of now, for I am well aware of the risks that can have. However I strongly disagree with showing only a fragment of me to the public. Why not wait until I can move a bit more, or at the very least accidentally cause an incident to make the public curious."
"That was our intention Proto 12. we know just how many people will blame us more if they found out just what you are. So don't be worried, the most we will say is a 'special project' under one of our support course students is being made. More will be revealed when completed, that would mean when you are at full strength." Nezu elaborated. Proto 12 then looked puzzled, darting his head around quickly, before looking back at Nezu and the other teachers with a blank stare.
"So what Erasure said would happen when I first came here. Honestly next time start with that you had me worried things were changing."
"I'll be the first to admit we may have had different plans but thankfully they did agree with my statement."
"Alright with that I think we shall be on our way. Thank you for your time Proto 12 and enjoy you time here at UA. We shall give you a map of where you're allowed to go later, in the mean time try to become better friends with class 1-A. you'll be here for a while and getting along with them may help you mentally." Nezu said gesturing to the students behind and around Proto 12.
He looked around them as they looked back. Many with a worried look, others a more softer and friendlier look. Then Bakugou who just scoffed and looked away when Proto 12 looked at his direction. Proto 12 then looked at Mei who looked up with a big smile on her face. Izai and Ichika put there hands on his shoulder and gave a small smile at him. He was surprised that they were at the very least, trying to be friendlier with him now. Especially after his outburst earlier at All Might. He wasn't complaining though just, surprised. He then looked back at Nezu with a warm look on his face and began to speak.
"I wouldn't worry about that I think they are fine attempting such a thing. I know others will avoid me but I'm happy that they understand my pain and anger, and want to help me. If that doesn't scream hero I don't know what does." Proto 12 stated with a smile on his face.
The whole room glowed with that smile. It was heart warming knowing he could be so angry and yet show a humble side of him still. The whole of class 1-A felt proud there, knowing the way they were treating him made him feel safe. Of course on the inside they still felt fear and a bit of concern knowing at any moment he could snap and attack them. However with the humble, snarky yet well knowing manner he shows, makes that fear a little more bearable for them. Nezu nodded and stated how relieved he was knowing the class and Proto 12 would at least try to be on better terms after what just happened. Before he and the rest of the teachers left Proto 12 spoke up and began to make one last deal.
"Before you all leave may I make one last offer?"
"Sure what would you want?"
"I'd like to be a teacher here at UA, or at the very least a sudo teacher. I know many things and it's like you all are thinking, you need more allies then enemies. I don't even care what subject I teach I can be a miscellaneous teacher teaching all sorts of things. History without a doubt, English or even other languages like Turkish, Mongolic, hell German even if you want. Sports, um even advanced quirk tactics. If that is possible to teach here I'll be happy with that."
"You can start by teaching some things to class 1-A since you'll be here for awhile. Also that reminds me, you'll need a wheelchair when you can move your arms won't you?"
"It'll help yes."
"Alright inform us when your arms can move at full capacity and we'll give you a wheelchair. Does that sound fair?"
"I mean at least give me one now so someone here can push me around the building to see. Or even outside to watching the trees. However I understand that statement I am made of metal and I'm rather heavy so if that is most advantageous to you guys so be it."
"Than that is everything we are finally done right?"
"Yes for now. Remember keep in touch and scan that insignia to learn about that one branch of the Militia."
"Will do take care Proto 12. I hope our next meeting isn't as aggressive as this time." Nezu said look at All Might. Proto 12 also looked at him and just looked back at Nezu without batting an eye.
"Believe me it won't. Anger at him for sure, but no aggression. When we see each other again PLEASE tell me the whole story All Might. Maybe then I'll actually forgive you." Proto 12 stated looking away from him and the teachers.
"All right I'll do that, but it'll be in private Proto 12."
"Of course I wouldn't expect any less. Take care teachers have a good rest of the day." Proto 12 said trying to wave his hand goodbye to them.
After that they bid farewell and left the dorms. As for Eri she came out when Proto 12 called her telling her it's safe now. She then hanged out with Midoriya for the rest of the morning. While that was happening, the rest of class 1-A talked with Proto 12 a bit more before leaving for class. Once they did Proto 12 just smiled and looked happily out the door. He knew they next few days would be ones of bliss and new information. Whatever lied in store for him only time will tell.
Yet he already knew many would try to befriend him but Midoriya. He didn't know what he would do. He only hoped that he didn't confirm what he thought he was earlier. He knew he had to sit down and talk with him, but not now. He wasn't sure when just knew it had to be soon lest that fear grew into rage. Proto 12 sighed as he thought up of ways to start to get Midoriya to be less afraid of him. He would continue to think for the rest of the day only talking when spoken to. When the day to talk to Midoriya comes, he'll be ready for it.