Shoka Aizawa was 13 the day that she decided to become a hero. It started off as a normal Saturday. It was summer break and her family decided to go to the mall to get some shopping done and spend time together as a family. She was excited to spend the day with her parents and little brother. She had always loved her family.

Unfortunately this was also the day a heist was being held in at the bank in the mall. Her parents were withdrawing some cash to give to her and her brother for a little spending money, when 8 robbers burst through the doors. It didn't take them long to get everyone to comply after one of them shot the guard who was about to fight back. She would find out later that it was a coordinated attack on many banks across the city, this one was just to cause a distraction, so this wouldn't be a quick. There was a total of about 30 hostages, with 8 robbers holding them at gunpoint. They were determined to get as many heroes there as possible before they made their escape.

It was just bad luck that a new hero was looking to debut, and found this heist to be the perfect opportunity. The thing was though, he was oozing smugness. And his quirk? He could apply flames to his hands and feet. Not the worst quirk for a hero, but pretty limiting. Though Shoka would admit, that paired with his martial arts skills he used it fairly effectively.

Problem was his spacial awareness was horrible. The whole robbery business had attracted the vultures, AKA the press, that was nearby. The debuting hero calling himself Fire Fist was just eating it up. He started needlessly showing off, wasting time trying to make himself seem noble and caring. He even stopped and smiled at the camera several times.

At the time Shoka didn't care, as long as her and her family were going to be saved. But the universe had other plans. The hostages were escaping while Fire Fist was fighting. After he had seemingly knocked out the last of the robbers, he went straight back to the camera and started talking himself up again, while priming his hair for the camera. Because of this, he failed to notice one of the robbers getting back up.

The villain raised his hands and fired icicles at Fire Fist, who was standing between him and civilians. A civilian was able to warn him in time, though instead of deflecting the attack. He dodged them. Shoka felt as if the world was slowed after she saw the "hero" saving his own skin, and noticed the icicles heading for her brother. By instinct jumped in front of her brother back facing the icicles.

She had shut her eyes expecting to be struck by the attack. She heard several gasps. So she slowly opened her eyes. It turns out she got her protective instincts from her father, who had put himself in front of the attack. She stood there in shock as she looked up at the form of her father, standing tall, acting as a shield for his children. She also saw her mother, with her hands covering her mouth, looking at her father with absolute horror, tears streaming down her face.

Shoka was broken out of her stupor when her father fell forward, landing on the ground hard. She immediately rushed to him, about to turn him over when her mom grabbed hold of her pulling her away from him. Shoka struggled, trying to break free, screaming "we need to help him!" Her mother cried all the while, as her brother stood there in absolute shock.

It took awhile for her to calm down as the reality of the situation slowly crept in. He was already dead. He was most likely dead before he even hit the floor. She doesn't know what happened after that, all she could remember is crying until she passed out.

The next day was a mixture of her whole family crying and trying to console each other. The event was also shown on the news. They had just switched it on trying to find a distraction. They caught the end which was right when the last villain attacked. And it clearly showed the hero dodging the attack. To make matters worse, he checked over himself immediately after.

Shoka and her family was livid. Here was a wannabe hero, who's primary job is supposed to be protecting civilians, worry more about his own safety. And they lost their father/husband because of it. She wasn't asking him to lay down his own life, but he didn't even bother trying to stop the attack. Thankfully it seemed society agreed he wasn't a worthwhile hero. After that event and several others, he was essentially shunned as a hero, and was forced to hang up his cape after only a few months.

Shoka had always been appreciative towards hero's, and even been a fan of a few of them. But that changed immediately. She found them to be nothing more than glorified celebrities. So she decided to become a hero herself. One who would be there to protect others, not smile in front of a camera. They couldn't be trusted after all, and someone needed to make sure the job was done right. She did regain some of her respect for heroes when she learned about underground heroes.

Shoka accounts that day as one of the worst days of her life. She had always looked up to her dad. He was a simple white collar office worker, but he was a hero to her. He was always there for her, he would always attend her events, push her to do her best, and was there to pick her up whenever she was down, always seeming to know just what to say and do to make her feel better. It's not that she doesn't love her mother, she does with all of her heart, but her father went above and beyond.

She would always consider him her hero. Even more so years later when her family was sharing memories of him. Her mother told her and her brother that she would never forget the face he made that day. He looked ahead, with a serious expression, completely unflinching. Before it switched to a relieved look, like he knew he achieved what he set out to do.

She had never seen it, and could only imagine what that looked like. But the moment she saw Izuku's expression, she had no doubt in her mind that was exactly what her mother saw. No she didn't believe in reincarnation and didn't think that was her father reborn. But she was sure he had the same kind of heart. At that moment, she knew she had to protect this boy, the same way her father protected her.

Shoka was so lost in thought that she didn't notice she was passing Izuku's room until Tsukauchi stopped her. "Eraser, you just passed his room. Are you ok?" She asked concerned.

"Yeah... Yeah, was just lost in thought." Said Shoka, as she rubbed her eyes, to wipe the tears.

"You sure you want to do this today? He's going to be here for a while, and you really need the sleep."

"I'm doing this today. I'm not going to let him spend one more day believing he's going to stay in that hellhole, and in a system that has allowed him to suffer." Shoka said determined.

Tsukauchi just looked at her for a few seconds while Recovery Girl had waited patiently. "Come on dearies, we have a lot to go over with him. So we shouldn't keep him waiting." Said Recovery Girl, before she entered the room.

Shoka quickly followed while Tsukauchi sighed and did the same. She entered discovering Izuku already awake just staring at the ceiling, he had bandages wrapped around his torso and left arm, a heart monitor strapped to his chest, a breathing tube in his nose, and an IV in his arm. It also seemed his ability Flawless Complexion was active again. After a couple of seconds he sat up and looked towards the new people in the room. His eyes widened in surprise as he saw Tsukauchi enter, but quickly regained a neutral expression. Tsukauchi believes she knows why. She went over to stand near the end of his bed, while Shoka went to lean against the wall next to her, and Recovery Girl went straight to his bedside.

"Ah, I see you're awake. How are you feeling?" Asked Recovery Girl.

"Yeah, I was awoken by what sounded like a door slamming shut." Said Izuku. Shoka felt bad, knowing it was most likely her. "But I'm doing fine, thank you."

Recovery Girl grabbed the charts at the foot of his bed, giving it a quick look through. "Are you sure dearie? The pain meds you received when you got here should be out of your system by now, and it looks like you haven't had anything since." She said with concern.

Izuku looked down at his lap. "I'm sure. I'm already wasting enough supplies." He said with a sad empty tone.

The others worry grew considerably, while simultaneously hating his foster mother even more. It was easy to see that mentality came from her. They could only imagine what other things she put in his head.

"I can't force anything on you, but that burn you received earlier was pretty bad. Aside from the small third degree burn, most of your left side and part of your arm is covered in second degree burns. It's going to hurt until you can be healed." Said Recovery Girl trying to get him to reconsider.

"Why can't I be healed now? I know you're Recovery Girl."

"It's because my quirk uses up the stamina of the one being healed, and due to your current state it would be way too dangerous." She Replied.

"So how long will I be here?" He asked sounding worried.

"A few days at least. Because of your heart stopping, we will keep you under observation while we work on improving your physique. We will also be calling in a specialist to try to fix some of your bones that have healed improperly." She said motioning her cane to his right hand. Shoka and Tsukauchi gave a good look at his hand. They both clenched fists as they try to suppress their rage after noticing his hand is crooked.

" A few days?" Izuku asked no one in particular, with a hint of fear in his voice. He was worried about what Ms. Chiaki would due to him for missing his chores for a few days. She'd already proven in the past that she wouldn't tolerate any excuses from him. No matter how valid they may be.

"Midoriya." Said Tsukauchi gently, getting his attention. "There are a few things we need to go over with you."

Izuku nodded his head. "I'm guessing you want to get my statement, and maybe scold me for putting myself in danger?"

"Something more important than that." She said. Izuku looked at her confused. "We know about that your foster mother is abusing you."

Once again, Izuku's eyes shot open, but he quickly recovered and just turned his head away from Tsukauchi. "I don't know what you're talking about." He said quietly.

This surprised the Tsukauchi. Last time he was an open book. Why would he hide it this time?

"Midoriya, just look at yourself. Your current state alone is proof enough of neglect at the very least, we want to help you." Said Tsukauchi.

"You say that like everything will turn out all right. Like six other kids won't just be handed off to someone else. Given to someone who only god knows how they'll treat them." Rebuked Izuku.

"Them?" Asked Shoka with a neutral expression, while feeling like her heart was shattering. "What about you? Aren't you worried about yourself? Worried about what you're going through now? About what you'd go through in the future?"

Shadow's covered Izuku's eyes. "What happens to me doesn't matter. At least the way things are now, no one else is getting hurt." He Replied, his voice hollow.

The others were silent. This kid is being beaten and neglected to the point one might consider it torture, but he's still more worried about others.

It didn't take long for Shoka to find her voice again. "That's where you're wrong kid." She said lowly. "You do matter. You deserve to be safe, protected, cared for, and loved as much as anyone."

Izuku didn't move a muscle. "No, I'm just some villain who needs to be kept on a short leash."

Shoka walked over and sat on his bed next to him. She gently lifted his head to look at her. "No you're not. You're just a kid who's judged harshly because of how people view his quirk. But quirks don't make someone a villain. And from what I saw in that alley, you're more of a hero."

Izuku was stunned by what she said. A hero? No one had ever called him that. No one had ever even entertained the notion of him ever being a hero. He stared at her with wide eyes. "What did you say?" He said quietly.

Shoka gave him a gentle smile as she released her grip on him. "I said you're a hero. You fought to protect someone. If that doesn't make someone a hero, I don't know what does."

Izuku shook his head. "No, I was only a nuisance. I could only delay them until you showed up. Then you had to save both of us." He said sadly.

Shoka was about to argue that but before she could a voice was heard from the doorway. "But you are a hero." It said. Everyone turned to see Hatsume standing at the door. Everyone was so focused on the conversation they never heard her enter. "If it wasn't for you, who knows what would have happened to me." She said with a sad smile.

At that time. Shoka decided to never tell either of them that she showed up not long after Izuku. "See?" She said, regaining Izuku's attention. "While reckless, you did what you could. The outcome isn't what matters, your actions are."

Izuku sat there silent for a few seconds, processing what they told him. Before he knew it his emotions overtook him and the tears started to flow out like a waterfall.

Hatsume was worried and quickly started towards him, but stopped when she noticed Shoka embrace him quickly, yet careful of everything attached to him. He had latched on to her tight. She felt the need to help him, but didn't know what she could do, this wasn't something she was used to.

As she stood there worried, Tsukauchi walked over to her with a soothing smile "Hey, how are you holding up?" She asked.

"I'm ok, I'm here overnight due to a concussion... Is he going to be ok?" She asked worried.

Tsukauchi's smile faltered a bit. "That's a complicated answer. I'm sorry, but we need to discuss some personal matters. So I need to ask you to come back some other time."

"But...!" Started Hatsume.

Tsukauchi held up her hand to stop her. "I know you're worried, but what we need to talk about is very important. I will let you know as soon as we're done."

Hatsume just stood there silently as she looked over at the sobbing form of Izuku. "Promise me... Promise me you'll tell me as soon as possible." She told Tsukauchi with an expression that said she wouldn't take anything less.

"I promise." She replied.

Hatsume merely gave her a nod before giving Izuku one last look, then made her way out of the room.

Recovery Girl kept an eye on both interactions. She walked over to Tsukauchi once the door clicked shut. "I have a feeling that what she has to say will do him a world of good."

Tsukauchi kept smiling towards the door. "I have no doubt in my mind that it will." She looked back towards Izuku and Shoka. "It looks like she might have helped already."

Recovery Girl looked over at the two with the same smile. They watched and waited for Izuku to calm down. It took a few minute before he did.

Recovery Girl grabbed the box of tissues on the stand and handed it to Izuku, who started to clean his face of. "Thank you. Sorry you all had to see that, and for getting your costume wet." He told Recovery Girl and Shoka. Recovery Girl simply gave him a smile while waving off his apology.

Shoka gave him the same smile. "No need to apologize. It looked like you needed to get it out, I'm just glad I could help."

Izuku gave a small smile. "Thank you." He said quietly.

The four fell into a comfortable silence, before Tsukauchi gave a fake cough to gain everyone's attention. "I'm sorry to put a damper on the mood. But we still need to get a report on your foster mother Ms. Chiaki, and what she's doing to you."

Izuku's look turned somber, he still looked reluctant. Shoka place a hand on his shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze of encouragement. He looked at her for a couple seconds before nodding. He spoke in a hollow and numb voice.

Apparently the abuse started the same day he was taken in. He remembered being afraid of how he would be treated, but hopeful for a better life. All his Hope was dashed the moment he looked at her once the caseworker left. She gave him a look filled with so much hate he became terrified.

First thing Ms. Chiaki did was tell all the others in the home that he was dangerous. That he was nothing but a villain and a liar who framed an innocent man. She told the same thing to all the neighbors, his teachers and principle as well when she enrolled him into a new school. The staff of Said school also wasted no time telling all the students.

That first day, she threw or gave away all his stuff besides a few cloths. He was forced to sleep in the attic, never given a proper bed. He was given a massive chore list that he had to complete every day. Even if something wasn't dirty, he had to clean it. He had to get all the chores done or get beaten, or even forced to go hungry for a day. Most nights he wouldn't be able to get to bed until 11 at the earliest, and he had to be awake by 5, or get beaten.

One of the things included making meals, all of them. He had to learn how to cook on his own. And if they weren't good enough, he would go without any food. Which all he's had for the past 4 years was stale bread. At least, that's what he was given. Because he was the one doing the grocery shopping most of the time, he was sometimes lucky in finding money, or people gave him money thinking he was homeless thanks to his cloths being in poor shape. Though some turned their noses up at him, and others would call him a druggy thanks to how thin he is.

"It honestly felt like torture doing all that cooking and those grocery trips, knowing I wasn't going to get to eat any of it. Thankfully the money I found and the kindness of strangers allowed me to get something more from time to time. Though it was far and few in between. So I had to be smart with the money, I bought the cheapest bento's that gave me the most food. Hiding the money was easy since no one would search the attic."

The others had a difficult time keeping their rage in check. They wanted nothing more than to arrest Ms. Chiaki for everything she's done. And if she was to get a few injuries in the meantime, well they wouldn't complain. Tsukauchi took a deep breath to keep her temper in check. "Didn't anyone help you? Your foster siblings? Neighbors? Teachers? Students?" She asked, almost desperate for someone to be there for him. Her heart sank when she saw him shake his head.

"The neighbors praised her for keeping a villain who got off scot-free in check. Teachers and principle to, but they also did what they could to keep me in line with extra homework and harsh punishments for minor things they viewed as wrong from me. The students either avoided me or bullied me, just like with the previous school."

Izuku took a deep breath, and looked at his right hand. "My foster siblings were the worst beside Ms. Chiaki. They would beat me just for fun, made messes to get me in trouble, even lied to Ms Chiaki to get me punished. It didn't take much though. I remember one time accidentally brushing my hand against Sara Chiaki, Ms. Chiaki's daughter. Even though It was merely her hand, I immediately apologized, trying to prevent any punishment. She started to scream at me for touching her. Ms. Chiaki heard and came to investigate, she immediately started glaring at me as she came and asked what happened. Her daughter told her that I tried to sexually assault her. So Ms. Chiaki grabbed the wooden bat she used for my harsher punishments. Usually she would just strike me in the torso, but this time she went for my knee first. It hurt enough that I immediately fell to the floor. She then stomped on my arm and started smashing my hand with the bat."

Izuku looked up to the three adults and could practically see the dark aura coming off the three of them. He became terrified that they were angry of him, so he started trying to back away instinctively. 'No! They were lying! They don't want to help me and think I'm lying or are mad that I said anything! Now they're going to punish me or tell Ms. Chiaki!' He screamed mentally.

The three noticed Izuku starting to cower away. It took them a second to understand why he was so afraid, that they were letting their anger overtake them, and he was picking up on it. It was just so difficult not to feel enraged after hearing what happened to him. No one deserves to go through what he has. They quickly got their fury under control and went into protection mode. Shoka brought her hand to cup Izuku's cheek, and started mentally berating herself when she saw him flinch.

"Hey, hey, it's ok, we aren't angry at you. We're pissed at the people who have done what they did to you. And we promise to do everything we can to make sure they get the punishment they deserve."

Izuku was reluctant to believe them, but as he looked at Tsukauchi and Recovery Girl he saw them nod with determined looks. He was still afraid, and had difficulty trusting them, but they had a look in their eyes, a look that told him they were speaking the truth, that they wanted to help and protect him. He slowly nodded as he began to relax.

Tsukauchi was upset with herself. She had promised him years ago that he would be safe, that he wouldn't be hurt anymore. Oh, how wrong she was. She felt that she had failed him, that if she did what she promised, none of that would have happened to him. She walked up to the side of Izuku's bed. "Midoriya." She said, gaining his attention. "I'm not sure if you remember me, but I'm the detective from four years ago." She said.

Izuku's look didn't change as he looked at her as he nodded his head. "Yeah. I... I remember."

Tsukauchi gave a mournful look. "I should have done this right after I entered the room, but I admit, I was scared of what you'd say. But cowardice isn't an excuse."

Izuku was confused. "What are you...?" He started but was stunned silent after seeing Tsukauchi get on her hands and knees and bow her head all the way to the floor. Shoka was confused on what she was doing, though Recovery Girl had a guess.

"I'm sorry I failed to keep my promise." She said. Izuku gave a pensive look. Shoka was about to say something, but Recovery Girl shook her head no. "I promised that you would be safe. That I would put you in a good home, that you no one would hurt you again. But I failed. I should have kept an eye on you. Made sure nothing happened. I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, and I don't expect it, but I'm so sorry." She said with tears dripping from her eyes.

Shoka and Recovery Girl looked towards Izuku as Tsukauchi stayed on her hands and knees. Izuku stayed silent, looking deep in thought, for only a few seconds, but what felt like an eternity to Tsukauchi. Izuku looked down at Tsukauchi. "Please get up." He said silently. Tsukauchi didn't budge. "Please. You have nothing to be sorry for." He said a little louder.

"Of course I do! I failed to protect you!" She yelled as she clenched her eyes shut, while the tears fell faster.

Izuku carefully started to stand, to which Shoka moved to stop him, only for Recovery Girl stopped her. Izuku carefully knelt next to Tsukauchi, as to make sure not to tug on the wires and IV attached to him. He placed a hand on her shoulder, to which her eyes shot open. "I don't blame you for anything that happened to me. I admit, there was a time I tried to, but I couldn't. I never could. You were the one person to believe me about what Murisaki was doing to me. You forced an investigation that many told you would end your career, including your coworkers and many heroes. YOU put that bastard away... YOU saved my life." Said Izuku, making more tears than before drop from Tsukauchi. "You worked hard to help me. And You had no way of knowing what would happen."

Tsukauchi slowly rose her head off the floor and looked directly in Izuku's kind eyes. His look showed that his words were genuine, which made it impossible to stop the tears as she rose up off the ground, but not to her feet.

Izuku decided to take a gamble and hugged Tsukauchi, much to her surprise, though she hugged back a couple seconds later. While she still felt guilt over what happened to Izuku, the load felt much lighter. Here she was, crying on the shoulders of a boy who SHE was supposed to be comforting, a boy who has gone through a hell she's only seen and heard from the outside, a hell she couldn't even begin to fully fathom, and yet he was the one comforting her. though, she did feel her shoulder dampen as well.

Recovery Girl and Shoka both watched the sight with smiles on their faces. 'This kid.' Thought Shoka.

After a couple of minutes, Tsukauchi separates from Izuku and wiped her eyes as he did the same. "Thank you I appreciate that, and sorry. We're here for you, not me." She said. She stood up and helped Izuku stand and back into bed.

Izuku has gotten himself comfortable, well, as comfortable as someone can get still attached to everything. "That doesn't mean I'm not willing to help you out. So do you need my statement about the fight in the alley?"

"No, that can wait for some other time." She said. "We need to discuss where you'll be living now."

Izuku gave a confused look. "Aren't I just going to a new foster home? Why would we need to discuss that?" He asked.

"Well that's the thing, that depends on your answer." Said Shoka.

"My answer to what?"

Shoka took a deep breath, feeling a little nervous. She looked into his eyes, and gave a heartwarming smile. "How would you like to come live with me?" She asked softly.

Izuku was dumbfounded. Someone WANTS him to live with her. Did he hear her right? he was honestly having a hard time believing it. "What? Why would you want to foster me?" He asked.

"well I was thinking more along the lines of adoption. As for why. I've seen your file, I know about what has happened to you, I know you have suffered a great deal. I can also tell you are a kind hearted boy with a caring soul despite all of it. So I want to give you a better life. I want to help you get better, to give you a chance to grow into whatever you want to become, and into the great man I know you will be." She said warmly with a loving smile.

Izuku didn't know what to say. She wanted to help him. She wanted to give him a good life.

'Who'd ever care about you?' Said a voice in his head. He tried to shut the voice out, but it only grew louder.

'She's a hero, she only wants the prestige that comes from helping out poor pathetic Izuku! No one will ever truly want you! No one will help you! You're nothing but a villain and a toy for others to use how they wish!'

The voice was practically screaming as he struggled to silence it. Thankfully it went away when he felt Shoka gently shake his shoulders. He noticed that she seemed worried, looking around the others were as well.

"Midoriya, you ok? You looked like you were in pain." She said.

Izuku blinked a couple of times. "Yeah, sorry. I… I was just thinking." He said near a whisper.

Shoka looked at her lap sadly. "I'm sorry for springing this on you suddenly. I know you don't know me, and If you don't want to, I understand." She said, feeling her heart breaking.

Izuku watched her silently. 'She seems like she genuinely cares.' He thought. He looked off to the side. "I'm sorry, I... I just have difficulty trusting people. Especially hero's." He said. Shoka nodded her head, trying to keep from crying. Izuku looked back at her. "But I want to try." He said.

Shoka's head quickly snapped back at Izuku. "So then you want to...?"

"Yes." He said with an embarrassed smile. "I'd love to be adopted by you."

Shoka's smile slowly grew as she processed what he said, as tears formed in her eyes. She couldn't help as her emotions took control, and she carefully wrapped him in a hug, and he hugged back. "I will do everything in my power to make sure you don't regret it...son" She whispered.

"Thank you...mom" Izuku whispered back. Shoka's smile grew even larger. He knew he'd be crying right now to if he had any tears left to cry. They separated after a few seconds to which Izuku immediately felt a great deal of fatigue. Today has been an emotional roller coaster. And not a gentle one either.

The others could easily see his exhaustion. "You've had a tough day, it's best if you get some rest." Said Recovery Girl, then pointed her cane at Shoka. "You to missy, your sleep schedule is bad enough as it is."

"But I need to get the adoption paperwork started... wow I think this is the first time I actually WANT to do paperwork." She mumbled.

The others all laughed, with Izuku feeling touched. "Get some sleep Eraser. I'll get everything set up for you. I'll even pull some strings to get the process streamlined." Said Tsukauchi. "It's the least I can do."

Shoka couldn't help but yawn. She's been up for a while and today hasn't been easy for her either. "Fine, But call principle Nezu and ask for his help, and anyone else at UA you think could help out. Tell them I'm calling in a favor if need be." She said sternly.

Izuku's mind was going at the speed of light right now. 'Eraser? UA?' Was continuously asked in his head. Then it clicked? "You're Eraserhead!? You work at UA!?" He yelled, startling everyone with his outburst. "I knew you were a hero but I didn't know you were THE Eraserhead. You are one of my favorite heroes. And you work at UA? That is so cool! He spoke a mile a minute without so much as a breath between sentences.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, calm down." Aizawa said while she was happy at being called one of his favorites. "*Chuckles* Man we are really doing this out of order. Yes I'm Eraserhead, though my name is Shoka Aizawa. Call me either Shoka or mom, whichever you're more comfortable with. And yes, I'm a teacher at UA, I'm a first year Heroics teacher. How do you even know me anyways? I'm an underground hero.

Izuku rubbed one of his arms and blushed in embarrassment. "Well when I was younger I studied heroes whenever I could, eventually I found you. While not a lot was known about you back then, it didn't stop the media from trying to get stories on you. Your technique and skill are top tier, your results are outstanding, and I've always respected your drive to help for the sake of helping." He spoke.

Shoka was trying to hide her blush behind her scarf, as Tsukauchi and Recovery Girl smirked at her.

"I'm also a huge fan of yours Recovery Girl." Said Izuku. This time it was Recovery Girls turn to be shocked. "It's rare for someone with a healing quirk to because a hero. It's dangerous for them in the field and I'm sure hospitals pay just as well for them. Yet you do both. You easily have the highest rescue count among hero's thanks to your healing. I'm even sure there would be a lot less hero's nowadays if it wasn't for you."

Recovery Girl had a huge grin on her face. "Oh you sweet talker you. You'll make an old lady blush." She said waving her hand at him.

Terror washed over Izuku instantly. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to try anything I swear!" He yelled fearful, positioning his arms to protect himself. All the others were immediately worried. They were sure it was another issue beaten into him by his foster mother. There was a lot of work ahead of them to help him out, but they will do it gladly.

"There's nothing to be worried about sonny. You did nothing wrong, I'm actually flattered." She said with a soft smile, trying to ease his fear.

Izuku watched her, scanning for any sign of deceit. When he found none, he slowly lowered his arms. "O-ok. I'm sorry." He said softly.

"You have nothing to be sorry for." Said Recovery Girl. Izuku responded with a small nod.

Tsukauchi walked up to Izuku and place a hand on his shoulder. "I've got to get going, there is a lot of things that I need to get started." She the pulled out a card from her pocket and wrote something on the back before handing it to Izuku. He looked over the card and saw it was a business card with another phone number written on the back. "That's my work and personal number, call me if you ever need anything, even if it's just to talk." She said, then gave Shoka a mischievous look. "Or if you need an actual adult."

"Hey!" Was all Shoka Said. Everyone laughed at the whole thing.

"I'll see you soon Midori… sorry. Aizawa." She said.

Izuku smiles at being called Aizawa, but there was something else he'd prefer her calling him. "you can call me Izuku." He said. "You to Recovery Girl."

Both of them smiled at him. "And you can call me Naomi." Tsukauchi turned to leave but remembered something after she opened the door. "Oh, and the pink haired girl will be back soon." She told them as she left.

"I better get going to, I have other patients to take care of, but I'll check on you soon." She said and started to leave.

"Um Recovery girl." He called her nervously, gaining her attention. "Can... can I get some pain killers? The burn is starting to really hurt."

She smiled at him. "Of course, I'll get a nurse right on it." She heard a quiet thank you as she left the room, leaving Izuku and Shoka by themselves.

The two sat there in silence, not knowing what to say. Shoka quickly realized that there was one thing she overlooked. While she was used to dealing with young adults thanks to teaching, she had zero experience in having personal conversations with them. "So... you used to study hero's?" She said, trying to get a conversation started, and was relieved when she saw the stars in his eyes.

"Yes! I loved studying hero's I'd spend a lot of my free time analyzing their quirks, fighting style, rescue techniques, strengths, weaknesses, everything." He said excited before his face fell and started scratching the back of his head. "I used to have several notebooks full of notes about many heroes, and several villains and other people who I thought had cool quirks."

Aizawa had a good idea of what happened to them. "How many did you have?"

"11." He replied without missing a beat."

"Holy cow. That's a lot of research." Shoka Said with wide eyes. "Sounds like I need to get you some new notebooks."

"Y-you would do that?" He asked meekly.

She gently grasped his hand. "Of course, I will even help you with them if you want. And don't hesitate to ask me for anything you need or want." She replied. Though she doubted he would for a little while, and even then only ask for minor things. Mental and psychological damage was never simple, and took time, sometimes even years. That wasn't going to stop her from spoiling him though.

Izuku smiles at her. "Thank you."

"No problem. So did you take all those notes to help you train to become a hero?" Asked Shoka, though she believed she already knew the answer.

"Yes. All I've ever wanted to be is a hero. Even before I got my quirk. As I got older, the desire just grew stronger. I want to help and bring hope to people, especially those who feel like there is no one there for them." He said with such determination that Shoka was convinced that he was born to be a hero, and even saying he would be anything else would just be an insult to the very universe.

"So you do want to be a hero." They heard from the door. They turned and saw Hatsume standing there.

"Seriously?! Even I have trouble opening doors without making a sound, and you do it like it's easy." Said Shoka, causing Izuku to chuckle.

Hatsume simply shrugged and walked in with a smile.

"Hey, thank you for what you said earlier. It meant a lot." Said Izuku.

"There's no need to thank me, I only spoke the truth. It's you who deserves the thanks. I meant what I said earlier, and I want to reward you."

"There's no need! I only did what was right. I'm just glad you're ok."

"You did more than that. You put yourself in danger for a complete stranger. And since you're going to become a licensed hero, I want to help you out. I've got so many ideas for babies that can assist you!" Said Hatsume, getting progressively more excited.

Izuku was flattered that she said that he IS going to become a licensed hero, not that he was going to try. But his shock kinda overpowered it. Glancing over at Shoka she was thinking the same thing he was. "Babies?!" They both yell simultaneously.

"Yes! I have babies that can capture villains, babies that can create shields, babies that can make you go faster, babies that can...!"

Izuku was waving his hands in front of himself getting her attention. "Whoa, whoa, whoa. When you say babies, do you mean support gear?" He asked completely confused.

"That's what I said! Anyways I have babies that put out fires instantly, babies that insulate you from electricity, babies that help you hear, babies that..." Hatsume continued on with her list. Shoka watched with an amused look on her face.

Izuku was astounded by the amount of gadgets Hatsume is saying she has. "Where do you get all that stuff?"

Hatsume gave him a smile he would describe as proud, slightly manic, ... and absolutely beautiful. "I make all of it!" She said.

Both Shoka and Izuku were astonished. "What grade are you in?" Asked Shoka

"I'm a second year in high school. Why?" Asked Hatsume, tilting her head to the side.

'God, she is so cute... NO! Bad Izuku! You can't have these kinds of thoughts!' Izuku mentally scolded himself.

"It's just impressive for someone even in college, let alone someone still in high school."

Hatsume smiled with pride. "My parents do say I was born with a wrench in my hand." Hatsume said with a laugh. She pointed a thumb at her chest. "I'm going to be a top support gear inventor!"

"Ambitious." Said Shoka with a smile. "So does that mean you plan on going to a top college?"

"I'd skip it altogether if you didn't need to go to get certified, but yes, I'm going to go to UA. At least I can make some good contacts while I'm there."

"You're going to go to UA?" Asked Izuku.

Hatsume was absolutely beaming with pride. "Of course, only the best of the best will do. Besides, I've heard they have an amazing workshop, with a ton of resources." She started rubbing her hands together. "Oh! the babies I can make there!"

Izuku and Shoka watched with a sweatdrops hanging from their heads. "So then why do you want to help me? It sounds like you could make better use of your time." Said Izuku.

Hatsume let out an exasperated sigh. "I told you. You helped me, it's only right."

"But..." started Izuku before Hatsume held a hand in front of his face to stop him.

"Besides, I can't think of a better use of my time than helping a hero." She said. Izuku was stunned silent. "I want to help heroes save others." She looked down and to the side while rubbing her arm. "And I want to make sure they live as long as possible."

Izuku was in awe. Her motivation was so selfless. He smiled at her. "Sounds like you're going to be the hero to heroes. I'd be honored to get your help."

Hatsume blushes slightly from the compliment. "The honor is all mine!"

'Maybe... Maybe I finally won't b e alone anymore.' He thought.

"Now to best help you, I need to know your quirk!" Shouted Hatsume.

Izuku's Thought was completely disintegrated. He started to panic. 'Oh no! How could I forget?! Once she learns what my Quirk is she'll think I'm just another villain like everybody else! What about Eraserhead?! She said a quirk doesn't make you a villain, but does she know what mine is?! They're both going to a change their minds and I'll just be sent back to Ms. Chiaki who'll beat me for not doing my chores! How could I ever believe anyone would care for a villain like me!?"

Shoka and Hatsume has both concerned when Izuku's expression instantly shifted to worry, and as the seconds ticked by, he looked more and more scared.

It wasn't hard for Shoka to realize what was bothering him. So she grabbed hold of his hand, giving it a gentle squeeze, gaining his attention, before he went to deep into the rabbit hole. "Izuku, I already know EVERYTHING about your quirk. I'm not going to abandon you."

'She's lying. She'll kick you to the curb the moment you stop being useful. And you know that won't take long.' The voice in his head spoke.

'No! She won't do that!' He argues back.

'Of course she will. She's a hero, she doesn't care about other people. So why would she care about you?'

'Because... because...'

'Exactly. There's no reason to trust anything she says. A worthless villain like you will be alone forever!'

Izuku felt the bed move on the other side of him, it was Hatsume sitting on the bed. She grabbed hold of his other hand. "I don't know exactly what's going on, but it seems like you have issues with your quirk. If you're not comfortable talking about it, we can just work on your abilities without it." Hatsume said kindly.

Izuku looked between Shoka and Hatsume. They were both giving him kind, accepting smiles. 'I might as well tell them. Before I get to attached.' He thought.

"My quirks is complicated." Izuku started, talking barely loud enough for them to hear. He looked at Hatsume, she seemed to be waiting for him to continue. "My quirk is called Incubus. It requires a resource to use the offensive abilities, though because of that, I know very little of what it can do. All I know is that I can grow what look like bat wings, and produce some sort of energy blast."

"Ooooooo! I can already imagine a few babies to help with those. OH, and maybe a baby to help you gather the recourse! What is it?!" Hatsume asked excitedly.

"Female pheromones. I don't know exactly how I gather them though."

Hatsume's turned a scarlet red. It was definitely a unique resource to stockpile. "Ooooookay. So it sounded like you can also use abilities without the pheromones, what are they?" She asked while trying to change subjects.

"Well I can make my skin blemish free, I call it Flawless Complexion. still not sure what that has to do with my quirk yet." He said. Shoka noticed he was leaving out a few details. Seems it's not something he wants others to know. "And the other one is called..." Izuku pause, not wanting to explain that dreaded power. He knew he had to get it over with, so he took a deep breath before continuing. "It's called Gaze of Lust. If I have eye contact with someone, I can use it to make them strongly desire and lust after me. So much so that they won't be able to resist it or me." Izuku finished, now just waiting for Hatsume to call him a villain and leave.

"Huh." She said, putting her hand on her chin thinking. "You weren't kidding about it being complicated. And gathering it must be difficult if you don't know how you collect it yet. Well just seems we're going to have to experiment and figure it out. In the meantime we have to go with the fighting Quirkless idea until we can figure it out. After that, the really fun stuff begins!" She said, surprising Izuku.

Izuku slowly looked towards Hatsume with wide eyes. She was still blushing a bit, but she was maintaining eye contact. No one has ever made eye contact with him after hearing what his quirk did. Actually Shoka, Naomi, and Recovery Girl maintained eye contact. Did they know the full extent of his quirk? "You're n-not going to call me a villain and leave?"

Hatsume tilted her head to the side in confusion. "Why would I do that?"

"B-because of my quirk."

Hatsume just became more confused. 'What does that have to do with being a villain?' She thought. After some thinking, it hit her. Well, more like she remembered. A girl that went to her middle school who was called a villain due to her quirk as well. What was it again? Body snatching? Brain swapping? Eh, whatever. The point was how she was treated. And it seems Izuku was treated the same. "Unless you're using it to do something bad, you're no villain. And I don't see nor feel any evidence of that." She said with a smile.

Izuku sat there stunned, mouth hanging open slightly, before it turned into an appreciative smile. "Thank you."

Hatsume waved it off. "There's no need to thank me. So. Your current physical state isn't caused by your quirk?" She asked.

"Oh, um, no. It's not." He said hesitantly.

'Note to self, ask him about his state later. Baby plans first, likely depressing story that includes a chance of me developing a hatred for mankind second.' She thought. She grabbed hold of Izuku's arm and started feeling it up, pretending she didn't notice him flinch at her touching him, and ignoring the sadness she felt when she quickly noticed how little muscle or even fat there was.

"So I'm thinking I'll start by making some training gear. Something that can be easily adjusted as you progress. Maybe even a baby that can..." She started listing off ideas. 'He risked his life to save mine, now it's my turn to save his.' She thought, while continuing to speak.

Shoka was silent as she watched the two of them talk. Hatsume was giving off ideas for gear for Izuku, some of which sounded highly advanced, or even downright impossible. She was smiling the whole time. She was relieved when Hatsume didn't call him a villain. After hearing his story, she was afraid of how she'd react. But her fears were put to rest. 'Already made a friend huh? She seems like a good friend to have too. These two will do great things together. I just know it.' She thought happily. 'Now if only I had remembered to bring my sleeping bag.'

Izuku was listening to Hatsume list off idea's, while occasionally adding his own suggestions. Honestly he was feeling pretty overwhelmed. She is talking about putting in a bunch of work, just for him. He wanted to refuse her offer, but the look in her eyes told him she wouldn't let him. He looked towards Shoka, who was watching the two of them with a smile. She squeezed his hand she was still holding when she saw him look her way. It actually brought him great comfort. He smiled at her, and look back towards Hatsume. 'Maybe. Just maybe. I can finally have hope for the future.'