Chapter 14
"This is a follow-up report on yesterday's incident at the U.A. rescue training facility where hero course students were attacked by villains." A news woman said on a big screen TV in the middle of the city, "According to police investigation, the criminals call themselves 'The League of Villains' and have been plotting to kill All Might, who has been a teacher at U.A. since spring of this year. Police have arrested 72 villains, but they still do not know the whereabouts of their ringleader."
Most of the crowd had stopped to listen to the report. Someone with a strange blonde hairdo in the crowd was listening as well. After hearing the report, he walked away in the opposite direction. If anyone in that crowd had red stained glass or was a Stand User, they would have noticed the slightest silhouette of a Stand appearing behind the man.
Unknown Location
Inside an old rundown building, an old man was reading a letter that he had just received.
Greetings,
It feels like summer is just around the corner. As for you, sir, I hope that this letter finds you well. Since Spring, I have been a teacher at U.A. High School and have taken on the task of guiding the next generation. I thought I find someone worthy to inherit my power among the promising students aiming to become heroes.
[Play Plus Ultra-My Hero Academia Original Soundtrack]
However, before I took up my post at U.A., I met a young man who was a Stand User. Even though his young man had no quirk, he and his friends, who were also Stand Users, rushed toward the scene in a situation where pro heroes, including myself, hesitated, using what power he had to try a find a way out of the situation. He may not have had a plan at the time. Even so, he ran. I feel like I relearned from that young man what a hero must have in order to be worthy to be a hero. The essence of the answer to that question. He proved that he could be a hero, even if he only had a Stand and no quirk.
I proposed to transfer my quirk to him. The power cultivated by one person, who passes it on to another person, who also cultivates it and passes it on. The crystallization of power that spins together the voices of those who need help with a courageous heart-One for All. They young man inherited my power without hesitation and underwent training to be accepted into the hero course at U.A. High School. Even as he struggled with his new quirk, he kept giving it his all to make it his own. Imagine my surprise when I learned that he got that determination from the man who trained him to use his Stand, Jotaro Kujo. It seems, that even in death, his drive to protect others and never give up still lives on in that young man.
I'm proud of him. I don't like to toot my own horn, but I do not regret passing on One for All to him at all. However, I am still inexperienced as a teacher. If Jotaro were still alive, I would ask him for advice. Though, sadly, that is not the case. The day may come when I must trouble you, my old teacher. I am counting on you when that time comes. Please take care of yourself as the seasons change. I will continue to keep you updated on my circumstances.
Sincerely Yours,
Toshinori Yagi
The old man then place the letter down and started to eat some sweets while thinking. His thoughts were on the boy Toshinori had chosen to inherit One for All. Not only was he as Stand User, but he was also trained by Jotaro Kujo, the Stand User of Star Platinum. He had great respect for that man, though he had to earn his first. In his eyes, Jotaro was more of a hero than any of the other ones that were in the world.
"The boy was acknowledged by Toshinori and trained by Jotaro, huh?" he said to himself as he took another bite out of his cookie.
UA
Night had fallen and almost everyone had gone home. Almost being the key word. The school had been closed for the day to improve the security measures. Toshinori Yagi, Nezu, Snipe, Midnight, Vlad King and the newly acquainted Josuke Higashikata were all in an office, listening to Detective Naomasa Tsukauchi give a report of the investigation.
"The police have investigated the group calling themselves 'The League of Villains'," he started, "and there does not appear to be anyone registered with the name Shigaraki in his 20s or 30s with a quirk that lets him disintegrate whatever he touches. It's the same with the villain, called Kurogiri with the Warp Gate. They are probably not citizens and using false names. In other words, they're people with unregistered quirks who are part of society's underbelly. Katsumi Kakyoin, one of the people we caught, who is also a Stand User, has been very cooperative in this investigation. Sadly, he couldn't remember where their hideout was located."
"You mean, we don't know anything…" Vlad King spoke up, "other than they have Stand Users in their ranks."
"We must hurry." Snipe stated, "Once their ringleader, Shigaraki's gun wounds heal, they'll definitely try again. It'll be a pain."
"And with Stand Users on their side," Midnight added, "it will be a lot harder to fight. Times like this, I really wish Jotaro Kujo were still alive. His presence alone could keep trouble making Stand Users at bay."
"I have connections to the Speedwagon Foundation." Josuke chimed in, "They'll be glad to help with anything concerning the bizarre, Stands falling into that category."
"Their ringleader, huh?" Toshinori said aloud.
"What is it, All Might?" Nezu asked.
"It was a bold attack that normal people wouldn't carry out even if they thought of it. To suddenly go on and on with his wild statements like that…Even though he didn't reveal his own quirk, he bragged about that Nomu's quirk…And when things didn't go the way he wanted, he was visibly upset. Well, the incident with the quirk was also to force my hand, but…"
"Even so," Nezu interrupted, "it was foolish to throw away the advantage of having unknown quirks when fighting against heroes."
"He made immature, wild statements with a straight face." Toshinori continued, "He bragged about his possessions. He thought everything would simply go his way. Adding to what I saw of him when he carried out the attack, the picture I get of Shigaraki is…someone who hasn't gotten rid of his childish sense of omnipotence…a man-child."
"A child with power?" Vlad King asked in surprise.
"Could it be that he never received the quirk counseling every child gets in elementary school?" Midnight theorized.
"Well, what does that have to do with anything?" Snipe asked.
"There were 72 villains arrested the other day at USJ." Tsukauchi said, "They were all small-timers that lurked in back alleys. But the problem is how they all agreed with that man-child and followed him. In the current environment saturated with heroes, villainous people who have been oppressed may be drawn to that kind of simple-minded evil."
"That's true." Vlad King agreed.
"There are plenty of people who don't know what to do with their quirks." Snipe said.
"This is alarming, though…" Midnight added.
"Especially if they decide to get more recruits that are Stand Users." Josuke warned.
"Well, it's thanks to you heroes, Kakyoin's cooperation and help from the Speedwagon Foundation that we are able to devote ourselves to our investigation." Tsukauchi stated, "We'll expand our search network and continue to assist in arresting the perpetrators."
"A man-child…" the principal said aloud, catching Toshinori's attention. "In some ways, he's like our students. He still has room to grow. If there was someone capable backing him, trying to cultivate his malice…"
I don't want to think about of what could happen. All Might thought to himself.
Midoriya Apartment
Izuku was watching the video of All Might's debut with semi-sad look on his face. After it ended, walked to his bed and sat down. Picking up one of the dumbbells in his room he started to exercise. While doing so, he looked around his room and something caught his eye. Amongst his study books and All Might collection, a single picture stood out from it all.
A four-year-old Izuku was smiling at the camera while doing a heroic pose. Behind him stood a straight faced Jotaro Kujo, looking at the camera as well. It was taken the day when Izuku first began his training by his mother. She was worried at first when Izuku would come home covered in dirt and bruises, but through it all Izuku never wavered. He never gave up. He just kept on pushing and training to better control his Stand. He then thought back to the time when he first showed Jotaro his room
Flashback
"Come in, Jotaro Sensei!" a six-year-old Izuku said as he tried to pull Jotaro into his room. The tall Stand User just casually walked in and looked around. The room was almost covered in All Might franchise from posters to action figures. One side of the room had books for studying, and a small corner housed a computer.
"You must really like All Might to have your room covered with him." Jotaro commented with a straight face.
"Yeah! I'm a big fan!" Izuku said excitedly, "He swoops in with a smile on his face and saves people. I even remember his catchphrase! 'It's fine now. Why? Because I am here.' Isn't he awesome?!"
"Yare yare daze." Jotaro replied, "I've never met him, so I can't really say. Izuku, I'm glad that you found a hero to look up to- "
"He's not the only one I look up to!" Izuku interrupted.
"Oh? Who else?"
"I look up to you, Jotaro Sensei. You're strong, smart and kind in your own way. You may not smile a lot, but you show that you care! You should be recognized as a hero as well!"
Jotaro had a surprised look on his face at hearing what his student just said. With his personality and how most people except his own family and few friends avoid him, he hardly considered himself a role model. This little boy though, his own student, looked up to him as if he were the most important person in the world. A small smile showed up onto Jotaro's lips.
"No training tomorrow." He said while walking out of the room.
"No training…why?" Izuku asked following him.
"I heading to a town for a meeting. Something about whales needing to be examined. You and your mom are welcomed to join me on the trip."
"Where would we be going?"
"To a town called Morioh."
Flashback End
Izuku smiled at the memory. One of the rare times that he saw Jotaro smile. He was pulled from his thoughts when he heard a knock on his door.
"Izuku…?" his mom called.
"Yes?" he replied to see the door open, revealing his mom.
"The food's ready."
"Thanks, I'll be right there."
"Today, we're having pork culet bowls!"
1-A Classroom
"Hey, did you watch the news last night?" Toru asked Shoji and Ojiro.
"Yeah." Ojiro answered.
"Did you see how everyone in class was on-screen for a second? I didn't stand out at all.. No pun intended."
"That's true." Shoji agreed.
"It's hard to stand out looking like that, huh?" Ojiro asked.
"But man, all the channels made a big deal out of it." Denki commented.
"I was surprised." Kirishima stated.
"Can you blame them?" Jiro said, "The hero course that keeps pumping out pros was attacked."
"Who knows what would've happened if the teachers didn't come in when they did." Sero added.
"Stop it, Sero!" Mineta screamed, "Just thinking about it makes me wet myself- "
"SHUT UP!" Katsuki shouted, "BE QUIET, SCUM!"
"But man, All Might was great." Rikido stated, "He pushed back those crazy strong villains."
"Yes, his strength is truly something to marvel at." Tokoyami agreed.
"Everyone!" Tenya exclaimed, "Homeroom is about to start! Stop talking and take your seats!"
"We're already in our seats." Kirishima pointed out.
"You're the only one who's not." Denki added, "Also, isn't Midoriya the one who's supposed to be in charge?"
"Shoot. My bad." Tenya said as he sat down.
"Don't worry about it." Ochaco reassured him. She then looked to Izuku and noticed that he was constantly looking around the room. "Deku, what's wrong?"
"Oh, Uraraka." Izuku acknowledged, "I noticed that JoJo hasn't arrived. Wonder where he is."
"I'm sure he'll turn up sooner or later, Izuku." Adrian said.
"Jonasan isn't one to miss a class from what I've heard." Haru added.
"Tsu, who's…" Mina said leaning back and almost falling, "gonna teach homeroom today?"
"Well, Mr. Aizawa is supposed to be in the hospital recovering from his injuries…" Tsuyu stated but was interrupted when they heard the door open. "Ribbit?"
"Morning." A fully bandaged Aizawa said.
"Mr. Aizawa, you're back too soon!" the students shouted.
"You're too much of a pro!" Denki commented.
"So you're all right, Mr. Aizawa?" Tenya asked the teacher walked up to his desk.
"Can you really call that 'all right?'" Ochaco asked with worry.
"My well-being doesn't matter." Aizawa said as he faced the class, "More importantly, the fight is not yet over."
"Fight?" Katsuki asked.
"Don't tell me…" Izuku theorized.
"The villains again…?!" Mineta shrieked.
"The U.A. Sports Festival is drawing near." Aizawa finished.
"THAT'S A SUPER NORMAL SCHOOL EVENT!" the class (Minus Adrian and Haru) shouted.
"Wait a minute!" Denki called out.
"Is it okay to have a sports festival soon after the villains snuck inside?" Jiro asked, thinking the same thing as Kaminari.
"What if they attack us again or something…?" Ojiro added.
"Apparently, they think of it as U.A. showing that our crisis management system is as solid as a rock by holding the event." Aizawa answered, "Security will also be strengthened to five times that of previous years. Above all, our sports festival is a chance. It's not an event to be canceled because of a few villains."
"But that's a good reason, isn't it?!" Mineta asked in fear, "It's just a festival of sports."
"YOU UNCULTURED SWINE!" Adrian screamed to the grape headed boy, "HOW DARE YOU SAY SUCH A THING ABOUT AN IMPORTANT FESTIVAL SUCH AS THIS!"
"Calm down!" Haru said while smacking Adrian on the head.
"Mineta, you've never seen the U.A. Sports Festival?" Izuku asked calmly.
"Of course, I have." Mineta answered then looked to Adrian who was rubbing his head, "That's not what I meant!"
"Then say what you mean next time." The blonde Stand User replied.
"Our sports festival is one of Japan's biggest events." Aizawa explained, "In the past, the Olympics were called a festival of sports, and the whole country was crazy about them. As you know, with reduction in scale and population, they're now a shell of their former glory. And now, for Japan, what has taken the place of those Olympics is the U.A. Sports Festival!"
"Of course, all of the top heroes around the country will be watching." Momo explained, "For scouting purposes!"
"I know that." Mineta said quietly.
"After we graduate, it's typical to join a pro hero agency as a sidekick." Kaminari explained with excitement in his voice.
"A lot of people miss their chance to become independent after that and become eternal sidekicks, though." Jiro stated, "Kaminari, I feel like you'd be one of them. Since your dumb."
Denki felt insulted at that comment.
Talk about harsh. Haru thought at hearing that.
"Of course, joining a famous hero agency will get you more experience and popularity." Aizawa continued to explain, "Time is limited. If you expect to go pro, then the path to your future will open up at this event. One chance a year…a total of just three chances. No aspiring heroes can afford to miss this event. If you understand that, then don't slack off on your preparations!"
"Yes sir!" the class responded.
"Homeroom is dismissed."
Lunchtime
"Even though all that stuff happened," Kirishima said after their class with Cementos finished, "I'm getting really excited!"
"If we put on a good show and stand out," Sero added, "we'll taken the first step to becoming a pro!"
"It was worth coming to U.A.!" Rikido stated.
"We will only receive a few chances." Tokoyami interjected, "We cannot afford to miss this."
"Ojiro, I'm getting kind of nervous now." Toru said to the tailed boy, "I need to stand out at the sports festival! Hip, hip, hooray!"
"Y-Yeah." Ojiro replied, "But the pros might not notice you unless you try really hard…"
"Oh dear, what'll I do?" Yuga exclaimed, "I stand out just my standing still, so the scouts won't be able to stop looking at me, right?"
"Does he ever talk about anything other than himself?" Haru said to himself.
"You're lucky, Shoji." Denki said, "Your brawn stands out on its own."
"There's no point if I cannot show them my usefulness." Shoji replied.
"I think you'll stand out, too." Jiro said to Denki, trying not to laugh as she thought back to when he was in his dumb state.
"What's with all the Stand puns?" Adrian asked to no one in particular. He then noticed that Izuku wasn't that much into it. He was still looking around the room. Jonasan had not once joined them in any of their classes and he was getting worried.
"What's wrong Midoriya?" Iida asked, seeing him in the state he was in as well. "Why aren't you into it? We have enrolled here to become heroes, so of course we should get fired up, but you don't seem to be for some reason."
"I am into it, Iida." Izuku replied, "It's just that…well…JoJo hasn't showed up to any of our classes at all. I thought he'd want to hear about the U.A. Sports Festival and all."
"Now that you mention it…" Iida then turned to Momo, "Yaoyorozu, do you happen to know where your brother is?"
"No." she replied, "He said that he had some business to take care of and wouldn't be able to make it to any of the classes."
"Well, that explains his absence." Izuku said, "Though, what business could be so important that he wouldn't come to class?"
"Deku, Iida…" said the voice of Ochaco, though it didn't sound like her normal cheerful tone. Turning to look at her, Ochaco had a determined looked that actually made some of the students afraid to get near her. "Let's do our best at the sports festival."
"U-Uraraka, your face…! It's…" Izuku said in fear. It was very rare for him to get scared nowadays. To see one of his friends, that was mostly cheerful, with a look that could make a lion freeze in its tracks frightened him to an extent. Even Iida was shocked to see the look Ochaco had on her face.
"What's the matter?" Mina asked unfazed, "You don't look carefree at all, even though that's what your name means."
What the heck?! Adrian screamed in his mind, She just pulled a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! He then turned to Haru and was shocked at what he saw. His friend didn't look surprised or shocked. Instead, he looked genuinely afraid as if he had seen a ghost that had come back to haunt him.
"PM- "Mineta started before he was cut off by a slap from Tsuyu's tongue.
"Everyone, I'm gonna do my best!" Ochaco stated while pumping her fist in the air.
"Yeah!" Izuku, Iida, Mina and Tsuyu cheered.
"I'm gonna do my best!"
"Y-Yeah…" Kirishima, Rikido, Tokoyami and Sero cheered hesitantly.
"What's wrong?" Kirishima asked, "Your personality is all over the place."
"Excuse me, is this Class 1-A?" a familiar voice asked, pulling Ochaco out of her state as well as Haru. Everyone turned towards the entrance to see…
"Mr. Josuke?!" Izuku cried in surprise.
"Well, seeing you here Izuku, I'll take that as a yes." Josuke replied with a smile, "Also, how many times do I have to tell you? It's just Josuke. I mean, come on. I've known you since you were six. We're practically family."
"WHAT?!" everyone shouted and looked at Izuku who had an embarrassed look on his face.
"Ehh, yeah." He replied, "Sorry M-Josuke."
"No way!" Mineta cried, "You've known the owner of Joestar Realty since you were six?!"
"Deku! What the heck?!" Katsuki screamed.
"I've known you for eight years and never once have you told me this!" Adrian exclaimed also in surprise at this information.
"How did you two even meet?!" Haru asked.
"Did you get to go to extravagant parties?!" Ochaco added.
"Did you shine as much as me?!" Yuga exclaimed.
"Is he fun to hang around with?!" Mina chimed in. Izuku was getting overwhelmed by the amount of questions being asked. Luckily, he was saved by a new voice.
"SHUT UP AND BACK AWAY! YOU'RE MAKING HIM UNCOMFORTABLE!" the voice shouted, belonging to a woman. Everyone looked to see a woman, who looked a year younger than Josuke, her height being 5'6". walk into the room. She had bright orange hair, that faded into red, tied up into a ponytail. Her eyes were an enchanting amber that could catch anyone's attention. She wore a business suit, similar to Josuke except the shirt was red while the pants were orange and had not ornaments on it. Her high heeled shoes faded from the orange of her pants to a bright yellow. In her hands, she was carrying a few boxes into the room.
SO HOT! Was the only thought on Mineta's and Denki's mind.
"Hey, boys…" the woman called with a mischievous smirk, "If you stare at me with those looks too long, I'll just have to come over there and beat you. Only my husband can look at me like that."
"Yes, ma'am!" both boys exclaimed in fear.
"Mrs. Hope!" Izuku exclaimed in more surprise.
"Izuku!" the woman, Hope, said back in surprise and happiness. Handing the boxes to Josuke, she ran towards Izuku and enveloped him in a bone crushing hug. "It's so good to see you again! Also, just call me Hope. The Mrs. Part makes me sound old."
"Y-Yes ma'am." Izuku answered while trying to breath.
"Uh, Hope…I think you're squeezing the life out of him." Josuke pointed out at seeing Izuku's face turning blue. Seeing what Josuke meant, she quickly let go of Izuku who took a huge gasp of air.
"Hey Midoriya, who's Mr. Higashikata's?" Sero asked.
"Oh right." Izuku said after regaining his breath, "Everyone, meet Hope Higashikata. Wife of Josuke Higashikata."
"HIS WIFE?!" they all shouted.
"What else would I be?" Hope asked with a smile.
"I was thinking his mistre- "Mineta was about to answer before being interrupted.
"It was a rhetorical question." Said Hope then walked back to Josuke and hugged him from the side, making him blush. "Honey, why don't you explain why we showed up."
"H-Huh? O-Oh, right!" Josuke shook off his embarrassment and looked at the class, "As you know, the U.A. Sports Festival is coming up and I'm guessing you all are pumped about it."
"YOU BET!" the class replied.
"Well, I also know that there are a few Stand Users that are going to be entering. Also, since they're were Stand Users in the villain attack, some improvements needed to be made to identify them. Therefore, U.A. and the Speedwagon Foundation have worked together to come up with these."
While saying the last part, Josuke put down the boxes and opened them. Inside of the boxes were sunglasses that looked like the one Cyclops from the X-Men wore, complete with the red visor.
"Go ahead. Try them on. Also, Izuku, could you and your friends summon your Stands?" Hope said with a smile, to which the three Stand Users complied. All the students (minus Izuku, Adrian, and Haru) put the glasses on their faces. The first one to react was Iida when he looked at Izuku. He was shocked to see Agile Emerald clearly as if he was a Stand User himself.
"I don't believe it!" he exclaimed, "Not only do I see your Stand, Midoriya, but the glasses are also showing its stats!"
"Yeah, your right!" Ochaco said in amazement as she looked at Haru and Adrian. Both their Stands were visible and so were their stats. Everyone was shocked to be wearing something as amazing as the glasses to see Stands.
"As you all know," Josuke spoke, "Stands can only be seen by other Stand Users. Since most of you aren't Stand Users, we thought it best to even the odds. That's why I spoke to Principal Nezu about having these glasses distributed to all the participants, then later, to the whole school."
"Now, you can fight a Stand User on equal footing." Hope interjected, "Be mindful though, these are prototypes so don't go breaking them. The Speedwagon Foundation is hoping to make more casual ones in the future. To all of you who are going for the top, good luck."
"THANK YOU VERY MUCH!" the students thanked. During all of that, Katsuki had his eyes on Izuku. He was wearing the glasses and staring at his Stand.
So, someone made a way… he thought to himself, Now I don't have to worry about being punched by an invisible force. Deku…I'll finally be able to fight you, even if you pull out your Stand. First, I'll beat Goldilocks, next Short Stuff, then if he shows up, JoJo. I'm saving you for last! I'm finally going to put you in your place!
He was pulled from his thoughts when he heard a pop. The whole classes attention was turned to where Josuke was.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhh! What was that?!" he cried out with a scared look. Some laughing was heard, which sounded like they belonged to children. Turning to the source, the class saw two kids laughing with their eyes closed, one boy and one girl. Both were the same size, 4"1, and looked to be 8-9 years old. The boy had short orange hair that faded to red at the end of the tips. He was wearing a yellow t-shirt with red shorts. He completed the look with black sneakers. The girl had indigo hair that was tide into a side hanging ponytail. She wore a blue long-sleeved shirt with a yellow heart in the middle and a purple skirt that reached past her knees. She completed the look with black slippers. The remnants of a popped balloon were scattered around their feet.
"Oh Tatsuki, Ichika…" Josuke said after calming down, "Please don't scare me like that. Also, why aren't you two waiting for us in the teacher's lounge? I heard that All Might was going to be there."
"He wasn't there, and we were getting bored." The boy, Tatsuki, said.
"We decided to com look for you and mom." The girl, Ichika added, "It was very hard though since the school is so big."
"Well, I'm glad you were able to find us," Josuke replied, "but you can't just go wandering around like that. You could've gotten lost or even hurt and no one would know about it until later. How do think that would make your mom and I feel, if anything happened to you?"
The two kids looked ashamed at Josuke's words.
"We're sorry dad." They both said at the same time.
"Oh, come here you two." Josuke said grabbing them both in a hug with a smile on his face, "There's no way I can stay mad at you two for long."
"Oh, sorry everyone." Hope said getting Josuke and the kid's attention. Both children then let go of their father and stood to where the whole class could see them. "Meet our kids, Tatsuki and Ichika Higashikata."
"KIDS?!" everyone, including Adrian and Haru shouted out of surprise. They then noticed the two kids smile while looking at something. Following their line of sight, they saw Izuku, who was smiling back.
"BIG BROTHER!" both kids shouted and ran towards Izuku. The said boy was knocked to the ground in a double hug. Izuku just laughed it off and hugged them back.
"SO CUTE!" the girls, minus Jiro, squealed at seeing the display.
"We missed you, big brother." Tatsuki said after both twins got off Izuku, letting him stand up.
"We haven't seen you in a year." Ichika added, "Why didn't you come visit us?"
"Sorry." Izuku apologized, "I was very busy training so that I could get into U.A. I meant to call you guys, but I guess I forgot."
Both twins then looked at each other then back at Izuku, with mischievous smirks. The green haired Stand User started to get a scared look. Then out of the blue…
"Tickle Attack!" both twins said at the same time and charged at Izuku. They then started to tickle him making him laugh uncontrollably.
"No way!" Kirishima said in surprise, "Midoriya, subdued by two kids!"
"Well, they seem to know each other." Shoji stated calmly.
"Why did they call Midoriya 'big brother?'" Mineta asked.
"Well, like Josuke said," Hope answered, "we've known Izuku since he was six. I was ready to give birth to the twins at that time. When they were born, Izuku was the first person outside of the family to hold them. You could say that he became a part of our family the moment the twins reached out to him."
"ADORABLE!" the girls squealed at hearing the answer.
"Okay! Okay! Hahahahahahahahahahahaha! I give-hahahahahahahahhahaha! I give up!" Izuku said in between laughs. The twins stopped tickling him at his admission of defeat. Izuku took a few deep breaths from laughing for so long before speaking. "You two could seriously win a war without throwing a single punch. The enemy would be laughing to death."
"Izuku!" Adrian screamed while pointing an accusing finger at him, "I don't mean to sound like Bakugo at this moment, but why didn't you tell us your connection to the owner of Joestar Realty?!"
"You never asked." Izuku replied calmly. Adrian looked like he was about to make a retort but silenced himself in thought.
"Good point." He said after five seconds of silence.
"Deku!" Katsuki yelled, "How is it that a nobody like you have such big connections?! First JoJo, now the head of Joestar Realty?!"
"He doesn't have to explain anything to you, Bakugo." Haru stated.
"Shut up, Short Stuff! Answer me, Deku!"
"Let's not get agitated, young man." Josuke said in a calm tone, "I'm sure when he wants to, he'll tell you."
"I wasn't talking to you, lollipop for hair!"
(Triggered)
(Play Diamond is Unbreakable-Main Theme-JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Diamond is Unbreakable O.S.T Vol.1 ~Good Morning Morioh Cho~)
Everyone then felt an anonymous aura of murder. Izuku and Adrian both looked like that a xenomorph was staring in the face with intent to kill.
"TAKE COVER!" Izuku shouted while grabbing the Higashikata twins and running to the far end of the room.
"Well, you heard our class representative." Iida stated, "SCATTER!"
With that said most of the class ran to the far end of the room. Haru, not understanding what was going on, just kept sitting in his desk. Adrian, though, grabbed him and pulled him to the far end of the room as well. He even activated Golden Knight, having his Stand with the shield ready. Momo also made a wall so that whatever happened wouldn't bring them harm.
"Why are you all running?!" Katsuki asked them, "What could possibly be so terrifying to Deku that you have to follow- "
"Hey, porcupine." Josuke interrupted with a change in his voice. Katsuki turned around to see the head of Joestar Realty with a scowl on his face. The calmness in his voice was replaced with malice that sent a shiver down Katsuki's spine. A purple/pink like aura was flowing around him as well. "Care to repeat…what you just said about my hair?!"
Everyone then saw a Stand appear next to Josuke. Momo recognized it as his Stand when she along with Jiro, Kaminari and Adrian were rescued from the villain. The Stand then trough a punch towards Katsuki.
"DORA!" the Stand Users heard as Josuke's Stand's fist made contact with Katsuki's nose. The target then flew away from his desk and towards the wall. Falling to the ground he held his broken nose with his hands. Josuke then walked towards him, the scowl still on his face.
"I don't care if you're the best student in this school." He said, "I don't care if you are All Might's favorite. No one disses my hair and gets away with it! You need to learn to show respect for your elders! Do I make myself clear?!"
"Y-Y-Yes Mr. Josuke!" Katsuki replied out of fear with his right hand covering his broken nose. Josuke placed his foot on the student's forehead roughly.
"THAT'S MR. HIGASHIKATA TO YOU!"
"What just happened?!" Mineta asked, "Mr. Higashikata went from gentleman to an angry motorcyclist that's been robbed of his bike!"
"Call it an anger trigger." Izuku explained, "Whenever someone insults Josuke's hair, then end up on the receiving end of his Stand's fists. You see, he fashioned his hair after a guy that got him safely to the hospital when he was sick. So, whenever some insults Josuke's hair, they're insulting the man that saved him."
"That's…SUPER MANLY!" Kirishima exclaimed. Everyone then watched as Josuke removed Katsuki's hand from his broken nose. They were amazed when Bakugo's nose healed up, as if nothing had happened. He was shocked at first but then looked scared when Josuke stood up.
"Explanations are done. Head on to lunch." He said to class, then turned to Katsuki. "As for you…get out of my sight!"
Katsuki quickly stood up and ran out of the classroom. After a few seconds, the rest of the class slowly came forward. They saw Josuke take out a comb and brush his hair while taking breaths to calm himself down.
(End Track)
"I'm sorry you all had to see that." He apologized as he brushed his hair, "Whenever someone insults my hair, it just ticks me off. I can't help but just have to hit them."
"It's one side of him that I love." Hope said getting the classes attention. They were shocked to see a dreamy look on her face complete with a blush. The Higashikata twins rejoined their parents and the students exited the classroom. They were not expecting their morning to start off this way. Meeting the owner of Joestar Realty as well as his family, getting glasses to see Stands and watching Katsuki get his butt kicked. Adrian enjoyed seeing that part the most. Izuku, Ochaco, Iida, Haru and Adrian were on their way to the cafeteria when Izuku spoke up.
"Uraraka, I've been meaning to ask." He said, "Why do you decide to come to U.A. and become a hero?"
"Huh? Um…because…" Ochaco replied, stopping in the process. The boys did the same "For money."
"For money?!" Adrian said, "You want to become a hero for money? That wasn't an answer I was expecting."
"To boil it down simply, yes…Sorry it's such an unwholesome reason. Deku and Iida have such admirable motivations, it's embarrassing…"
"Why?" Iida asked, "How is having a goal to support your livelihood not admirable?"
"I agree with Iida." Haru chimed in, "You're an honest person Ochaco. I doubt that the money would just be for you. You probably want to help someone."
"My family owns a construction company," she replied, "but we haven't gotten any work at all, so we're flat broke. This isn't really something to tell other people, though…"
"Construction…" Iida said in thought. Izuku then came up with the answer.
"With her quirk," he explained, "if she gets licensed, then it'd bring the costs way down, right?"
"That's true." Haru chimed in, "She could make any raw material float."
"They wouldn't need any heavy equipment, either." Adrian added.
"Right? That's what I told Dad when I was little!" Ochaco repeated excitedly then calmed down, "But…"
Flashback
"You want to work for us?" a man asked his five-year-old daughter, Ochaco.
"Yeah!" she replied with tears in her eyes, "When I get big, I'll help you and Mommy!"
Ochaco's father just smiled, her mother doing the same. The man then knelt to Ochaco's level and lovingly rubbed the top of her head.
"I appreciate the thought, Ochaco." He said, "But as your dad, I'd be happier if you could achieve your dream. When that happens, you can take us to Hawaii!"
Flashback End
"I'll definitely become a hero and make money and let my parents take it easy." Ochaco stated with a determined expression. All four boys were both shocked and amazed at her drive at becoming a hero.
"Bravo!" Iida shouted out of the blue while clapping, "Uraraka, bravo!"
That outcry of praise made Uraraka smile.
She's not just aspiring to be a hero. Izuku thought to himself, She's also taken reality into consideration.
Heroic laughter then boomed close to where they were standing.
"Young Midoriya, Watanabe and Thompson are here!" the familiar figure of All Might exclaimed while pointing to the said boys.
"All Might?" Izuku asked with a surprised look, Haru, Adrian, Ochaco and Tenya sharing the same expression. "What's the matter?"
"Lunch!" The number one hero replied while holding up his own lunch box that looked small and wrapped in some cloth, "Wanna eat together?"
"He's like a maiden!" Ochaco exclaimed with humor in her voice.
"How about it?"
Izuku, Haru, and Adrian looked to their other two classmates who just nodded in approval.
"We'd love to." Haru replied as he and his friends followed All Might.
I wonder what's going on… Adrian thought to himself. Iida and Ochaco then when to get in line for lunch.
"I wonder what he wanted with Deku." Ochaco blurted out while she and Iida waited in line.
"I heard that when All Might was attacked by villains during the USJ Incident," Iida replied, "he rushed out alone to help. Perhaps it's about that?"
"Oh, yeah!"
"Remember what Asui said on the bus?"
Your quirk is like All Might's.
"The boundless power they both have are similar, too, so maybe All Might has taken a liking to him. He's amazing and so are his closest friends."
Unknown to both students, Shoto heard what they were saying as he was waiting in line. It was surprising enough for him to learn that Izuku was trained by Jotaro Kujo. It was even more surprising that he was friends with the owner of Joestar Realty. Now, it seems that he had a connection with All Might.
All Might… he thought, and Izuku Midoriya…
Teachers' Lounge
"Oh, I almost forgot." All Might as he opened the door, "There are some guests here who have been wanting to see you, Young Midoriya."
"Wanting to see me?" Izuku asked with surprise, "Who would- "
"IZUKU!" a happy voice shouted, and a figure grabbed Izuku in a hug. It was a boy that looked to be 14 years of age and 5'2", one inch shorter than Haru. He had blue hair that was neatly combed and reached to the back of his neck. His attire consisted of some expensive wear. He wore a long-sleeved, dark blue button-down shirt with a white necktie. His bottoms were jeans that were a darker blue, complete with black dress shoes. After letting go of Izuku, the looked to see that he had a pretty boy face complete with blue doe like eyes and a smile on his face.
"Jouji!" Izuku exclaimed with a smile of his own, "It's so good to see you!"
"Same here." The boy, Jouji, replied, "I haven't seen you in a whole year. Why didn't you come and visit?"
"I'm sorry. Training to get into U.A. took up most of my time."
"Either way, it's good to see you again Izuku." A new voice said, belonging to a woman spoke. Turning to the source, it was a woman who was an inch or two shorter than Jouji (4'10"). She had lavender hair that reached a few inches past her shoulders. She wore a white, short sleeved drees that reached a few inches past her knees. Black high heeled shoes decorated her feet. She had silver eyes that shined in the sun. She was smiling as well while looking at Izuku.
"Mrs. Hanabi!" Izuku said in happiness more than in surprise. He ran up and hugged the woman gently. She returned the hug, still smiling.
"Mrs. Kujo, it's been a while." All Might said, getting Haru's and Adrian's attention. Both looked in surprise at the two people that greeted Izuku. These people were the wife and son of Jotaro Kujo, the Stand User of Star Platinum. Their surprise wasn't as big as it was when they met Josuke though.
"Thank you for inviting us, All Might." Hanabi said letting go of Izuku then looked at the said boy, "Also, just Hanabi would be fine, Izuku. The Mrs. Part makes me feel old."
"I told him the same thing." The familiar voice of Hope said. The boys looked to see the Higashikatas sitting down near the table that was in the middle of the room. "The kid is just too polite. He needs to loosen up a bit."
"Hope! Be nice!" Hanabi retorted back.
"Snacks are ready." Said another voice, belonging to another woman. Placing the snacks down on the table, she stood straight up to greet the guests. She got a surprised look on her face, but none more surprised that Izuku and his friends at seeing who the woman was.
"MOM/MRS. MIDORIYA?!" they shouted in shock.
"Izuku. Haru. Adrian. You made it." She said, her shock turned into happiness. "We're just waiting on one more person."
"Who?" Adrian asked.
"Me." Said a voice behind the boys. Turning around they saw Jonasan enter the room then close the door.
"JoJo!" Izuku said in surprise, "Where have you been? I was worried that- "
"You've been keeping secrets from me, Zuku." Jonasan interrupted.
"What do you mean?" Haru asked.
"Izuku wouldn't keep secrets from you." Adrian said, "Unless it's about some personal issues."
"Oh really?" Jonasan retorted, "It has something to do with time, form and All Might in the mix. Does that sound about right?"
Looks of shock appeared on All Might, Izuku, Haru, Adrian, the Kujos and Higashikatas. Even Inko had a look of surprise and confusion on her face.
"I'm your friend, Izuku. I don't like being kept out of the loop. Spill."
"But JoJo- "Izuku tried to protest.
"Now!"
Izuku was very hesitant at answering his friend. His full first name was used. Jonasan only every called him by his first full name if it was something serious. Jonasan had found out some details about All Might's condition and wanted to know the rest. Actually, he demanded to know the rest and wasn't taking 'no' for an answer. All Might then stepped in before anything got out of hand.
"It's all right, Young Midoriya." He said as a puff of smoke appeared around him. The smoke then cleared to reveal his skinny form. "Given as how worried he was for you during the USJ incident, he was going to find out sooner or later."
Izuku, Haru, Adrian, Jouji and Inko screamed at seeing the number one hero in his true form. Even Jonasan had a look of shock on his face. The only ones who didn't look surprised were Hanabi and the Higashikatas.
"I…didn't see that coming." Jonasan spoke up after five seconds of silence.
"Izuku, what's going on?!" Inko asked with shock, "What happened to All Might?!"
"Calm down, Mrs. Inko." Josuke said, "Everything will be explained shortly."
Toshinori then went on to explain everything to both Jonasan and Inko. About how he met Izuku, saw his potential to be a hero, trained him and gave him One for All. All was quiet for almost a minute until Jonasan spoke.
"So, let me see if I heard correctly." He said, "You met Izuku when he ran into a sludge villain…"
Toshinori nodded.
"Then the villain escaped your custody and captured Bakugo…"
Nod.
"Izuku, Thompson, and Watanabe jumped in to save him and succeeded…"
Nod.
"You followed them to talk to Izuku…"
Nod.
"Revealed the true nature of your quirk, One for All…"
Nod.
"Trained him so that his body could handle the power to a certain extent…"
Nod.
"And then gave him your quirk."
Nod.
"Well, now I understand why I wasn't told…" he then turned to Izuku with an angry look while flipping a bare table with one hand, "BUT WHY IN THE WORLD DID YOU THINK IT WAS OKAY NOT TO TELL YOUR MOTHER?!"
"Believe me, JoJo, I wanted to tell her!" Izuku retorted, "It's just that…well…"
"You didn't want to worry her more than she usually is."
Izuku just nodded in response. Inko then walked to her son and sat down next to him.
"Izuku, I was already worried when you applied for U.A." she said, "I got even more worried when you came home with those injuries. But, I'm not as worried seeing that you have made more friends since you came. Even your old friends have joined you. You've already gone through a lot abuse because of Katsuki, but Jotaro helped you prepare for more of that in the future. I understand why you didn't tell me, but please. No more secrets between us. Next time something comes up, you tell me."
Izuku was surprised to here his mom said. He knew that she would be worried, but he didn't expect her to accept what was happening that easily.
"Aren't you a little bit freaked out at what you heard mom?" Izuku asked.
"Considering the fact that you had a teacher with an invisible bodyguard, you and your friends having them as well," she replied with a smile, "I think a quirk being passed on is an easier pill to swallow."
"That…makes a lot of sense." Haru replied at hearing Inko's explanation.
"By the way, Mr. Yagi," Adrian asked, "how did the Kujos and Higashikatas find out about your quirk?"
"You can thank Jotaro Kujo for that." Toshinori replied, "He was a lot smarter than he looked."
"Well now that's out of the way," Hanabi intervened, "how about we catch up?"
For the next few minutes, everyone had conversations about what was happening in their lives. The Higashikata twins then played a small prank on Jouji that included a toot bag, everyone laughing at what happened, even Jouji. Toshinori then told them one of the reason's he called Izuku and his friends.
"Only about fifty minutes?!" Izuku said with shock.
"Yeah…" Toshinori said while drinking some tea, "That's the limit to how long I can use my power now. I overdid it too many times. That Nomu was also a tough opponent. And it hurt…I can just barely maintain muscle form for about 1.5 hours now."
"That's rough." Adrian commented.
"Did you know it was this bad, mom?" Jouji asked.
"No, I didn't." Hanabi replied.
"About that…" Izuku spoke up, "Sorr- "
He was interrupted by Toshinori laughing. Everyone was shocked to see the number one hero laughing at Izuku's attempt at apologizing.
"You don't have to apologize!" he said after he stopped laughing, "Man, we really are alike, you and me. More importantly, about the sports festival. You still can't regulate One for All, can you? What'll you do?"
"Can't he just train and the power won't hurt him anymore?" Inko asked.
"It's not that simple Mrs. Midoriya. True, training will help him, but right now his body is not used to holding that much power."
"But there was one time…!" Izuku said, "When I aimed a Smash at that brain villain, there was no backlash."
"Oh yeah, you mentioned that!" Toshinori spoke up, "What was different?"
"Different…the biggest difference between that and the One for All I'd been using was…" Izuku then thought back to what Thirteen had said before the USJ Incident happened.
…my quirk, Black Hole. I can suck up anything and turn it to dust. But this is a power that can kill easily.
"It was the first time…" Izuku answered while looking at his clenched right fist, "I tried to use this power on a person…"
From what I heard, Jonasan thought to himself, if it made contact with the guy covered with hands, it would've hurt…a lot.
Toshinori was in thought before he spoke up.
"Hmm…Looks like you succeeded in putting on the brakes unconsciously." He said, "Anyway, that's progress. I'm glad."
Toshinori then stood up and walked towards the window, looking outside.
"Frankly, I don't have much time left as the Symbol of Peace." He said.
"No way…" Izuku said, looking down at his cup of tea. Everyone else was shocked to hear that from the number one hero.
"You're almost out of time?" Hanabi asked with worry.
"Yes, Mrs. Kujo." Toshinori replied, "And some of those with built-up villainous intent are starting to realize."
"What does have to do with Izuku?" Inko asked with worry.
"I granted your son my power, Mrs. Midoriya, because I want him to succeed me." The number one hero said turning around to look at Inko.
Izuku stood up at hearing both his mom and Toshinori mention him. It made him remember what he told All Might during his training to inherit One for All.
I want to be like you. I want to become the greatest hero, like you! Saving people with a fearless smile, like you!
"You still feel the same as you did back then, don't you?" Toshinori asked Izuku.
"Yes." Izuku replied with a determined look on his face.
"Then the time has come for you to show that."
That got a surprised look on Izuku's face.
"The U.A. Sports Festival is something pro heroes-no, the whole country is watching closely. A big event. That is what I brought you hear to talk about and to let your friends and family know! The next All Might…the fledgling Symbol of Peace…the first student of Jotaro Kujo…the Stand User of Agile Emerald…Izuku Midoriya. I want you to tell the world 'I am here!'"
AN: Hey everyone. Sorry for the long update. School and work have been a pain. Also, trying to change around the episode was a lot more difficult than last time and may get harder in the future. So, you might have to expect some delays in the updates to this story. Still, thank you for your continued support and patience. Also, thank you nene9131 for allowing me to use your characters in my story. I hope you like how they appear in here. Sentinel Prime, out!