Chapter 8:
(Okay, time for Izuku Midoriya: Origin Part Two! I hope you guy's like how I write Lucas' character and powers so far. Anyways, time check out All Might's answer)
Izuku whimpered as he expected All Might's answer. "Without a Quirk?" He simply asked, before he realized something, the painful way. Lucas looked over and realized what was happening! "Oh no!" He thought to himself, "No! Not now! Not here!" He muttered under his breath, smoke started coming off of him. Izuku looked over, embarrassed by the question, but also ashamed. "People think I don't have change. That not having any powers makes me some kinda weakling. My classmates like to make fun of me. But, you know what? That just makes me wanna prove them wrong." He looked at Lucas, "Sakai-san, you weren't just joking, were you?" Izuku said, starting to think Lucas was just messing with him. "N-No, of course not!" Lucas said, strongly. Izuku didn't expect a strong answer, so he smiled, "Ever since I was a kid. I always thought saving people was the coolest thing you can do. I want people to see my fearless smile and feel safe. And be the kind of hero everyone in the world looks up to." Izuku explained, turning his eyes to All Might. "Just like you!" He said, as the smoke cleared, it revealed a skeletal man. The same one that Lucas has known for years, but to Izuku, he screamed at the sight of where his hero stood.
He even thought he was merely an imposter. "Izuku, i-it IS him." Lucas said, bluntly. "S-Sakai-san, you aren't seriously—" the skeletal man spoke up. "No, young man, he's telling the truth." He said, spitting blood out of his mouth. "I-Impossible!" He said, "H-He's basically inflating himself." Lucas explained, freaking out a little, still. "THIS CAN'T BE REAL!" Izuku shouted, "All Might's a giant of a man who saves everyone. He defeats all obstacles and wins the day with a fearless smile." Toshinori turned to his side, "There's plenty of fear behind that smile." He said, he sat down. "I'm counting on you to keep your mouth shut.." He was talking to Izuku, specifically. Since he already knew Lucas. "Don't go talking about it online or telling your friends." He lifted his shirt to reveal a really bad wound. Izuku looked scared upon sight, Lucas covered his eyes. Toshinori explained that his respiratory system was damaged and it can't be repaired. It was caused in "big fight" he was in
"Was it the fight with Toxic Chainsaw?" Izuku asked, knowing each of the battles All Might was in. "Wow, you know your stuff. But no, the punk may have landed some hits, but he couldn't bring me down." Toshinori explained. "Most of the world doesn't know about the fight. I did everything I could to keep it under wraps." He looked down at the city. "I'm supposed to be the guy who's always smiling, right? The Symbol of Peace. People have to believe I'm not afraid. But honestly, I smile to hide the fear inside."
"Papa does the same." Lucas thought to himself, knowing that all too well. Still, he never expected Mr. Yagi to admit it.
Izuku's entire world stopped making sense, the the hero he was a huge fan of was in truth a skeletal man, with fear hiding behind a mask.
"Pro heroes always have to risk their lives. Some villains just can't be beaten without powers. So can you be a hero?" Toshinori asked, Izuku and Lucas were shocked by the question. "Not without a Quirk." Izuku eyes showed that he was shattered by the answer, Lucas looked at him upset. "You wanna help people, there are plenty of other ways to do it. You could become a police officer." He suggested, walking off.
Lucas frowned at All Might, but looked back at Izuku sympathetically. "Izuku, don't listen to him." He said, "You're smart, as long as you train yourself, I'm sure you'd be an incredible hero." Izuku only looked at Lucas, not really believing it.
Then, they heard a huge explosion in the distance.
"A villain! I wonder which hero will show!" He shouted, running to the door. He then halted, at the thoughts of the conversation. He sighed and pouted.
"What are you standing around for? Let's go." Lucas said.
Izuku looked confused, "I…I dunno, Sakai-san." He said, defeated. Lucas put his hand on his shoulder, reassuringly. "There are tons if heroes who don't rely on their Quirks to fight villains, Izuku." He said, almost confidently. "You shouldn't let what All Might said stop you from achieving your dream." Izuku looked down, "Sakai-san, I understand that you want me to feel better, but I need to be alone for a minute." Izuku said. Lucas shook his head and walked with him.
(Meanwhile)
Toshinori ran toward the Tatooin Shopping District, as it went up in flames. He realized when the boys jumped on to him, he dropped the soda bottles containing the sludge villain. Pro heroes were already on the scene, realizing that the sludge villain took someone. A student, looks like. Death Arms tried to punch the villain, but his arm got stuck and the villain knocked him back.
The hostage was trying to break out, they seemed to have some sort of explosive Quirk. Toshinori was already near his limit. He didn't know if he was able to even fight one more battle.
(Meanwhile, with the boys)
"Sakai-san, don't you need to go home?" Izuku asked, wondering why the boy was still walking with him. "Izuku, I'm not just gonna leave because you're upset. You need someone as support right now." Lucas explained, understanding that Izuku was going through a tough time. Izuku shut the notebook after he got the autograph. He started fighting back his tears, telling himself not to cry. Lucas was mad at the Number One Hero, how he trued to crush someone's dreams. "Okay…So, All Might relies on a Quirk. But does…Eraserhead rely on his to fight?" He asked Izuku. "No, but he uses it to erase other quirks. It gives him an advantage." Lucas looked upset, before he suggested another hero, another explosion went off. "Wha…Is the fight from before still going on?" Izuku asked, wondering if he subconsciously walk this way to check it out. "Well, let's check it out." Lucas said, walking with Izuku to see. Both boys looked shock to see the guy who attacked them! "Oh no…Does that mean he dropped it?" Lucas asked, worried.
"That means…it's my fault." Izuku said, blaming himself. "I-It's my fault, too, then." Lucas started to blame himself, as well. "Why aren't the heroes doing anything?" A man asked, "It looks like they've met their match. Plus, the villain captured a kid. Things aren't looking good for him." Izuku and Lucas looked up and saw the hostage. Izuku recognized the boy. The people were asking about All Might, they knew he was chasing the villain and wondering where he went. Izuku and Lucas felt guilt creep on their shoulders. Toshinori only felt shame, believing he still can't do enough, due to his injury.
Lucas put on a brave face, "If it's my mistake, I'm gonna fix it!" Lucas thought to him, trying to make it passed the crowd. "Sakai-san, where are you going?!" Izuku said, Lucas put his hood up. Izuku stood still, telling himself a hero would save the day. But that all stopped when he realized who the villain had taken. It was Katsuki Bakugo. His…former friend—turned bully.
Izuku and Lucas ran toward the danger, passed the pro heroes themselves. Toshinori saw the boys run toward the danger. "Not those brats again!" The sludge villain said. "Deku?" Katsuki asked, realizing it was him. "What am I doing? Why am I running? Why can't I stop?!" Izuku asked himself, then asking himself what a hero would do. He then three his backpack at the villain. Katsuki grasped for air and coughed! Lucas used his powers to hold the villain down again. "I've got a good grip! You need to pull the boy out, now!" Lucas shouted to Izuku. "But you've gotta hurry!" Lucas realized the grip could slip.
Izuku tried pulling the sludge off of Katsuki, "Kacchan!" Izuku said, adrenaline rushed. "What the—?! Why are YOU here?!" Katsuki asked him. "I dunno. My legs…They just started…moving!" Izuku shouted, continuing to try to pull him out. Thinking of everything he's lived through up to this point.
When he realized, he smiled through his tears. "Kacchan! I couldn't just stand there and watch you die!" Izuku shouted. Katsuki shouted at the top of his lungs to the sludge villain. "GET OFF MEEEE!!!" Lucas felt the grip being loosened, he glared back at the pros, who weren't preoccupied. "A-Are you just gonna stand there?! You need to help them!" He shouted, they ran ahead and tried to assist. Then, another explosion happened. "I-Izuku!" Lucas was worried, but when he sensed a new presence. His fears subsided.
"I really am pathetic." All Might said, Izuku was shocked. "All Might. But…"
"I told you the traits that make a great champion. But I see now that I wasn't living up to my own ideal!" He realized, "Pros are always risking their lives! That's the true test of a hero!" He grabbed Katsuki's arm and prepared winning blow. "DETROIT…SMASH!!" He shouted, punching the enemy off of Katsuki.
He created a small tornado, and when it faded out, it started raining. All Might somehow had changed the weather. Lucas took some deep breaths, dealing with the stress. Izuku and Katsuki were passed out. The crowds all cheered for All Might.
Lucas went to his new friend and the hostage from the attack.
"I-I need first aid over here!" Lucas said to the heroes.
After that, the heroes collected all of the scattered mounds of sludge. And the villain went into police custody where he belonged. They praised Katsuki and Lucas for their "Quirk"s. Lucas didn't like that they were berating Izuku for doing the right thing. He had about enough of it. "Ok, th-that's enough!" Lucas shouted at the pros who were with Izuku. Izuku turned to the boy, shocked. "As f-far as I'm concerned, he did th-the most heroic thing." Lucas acknowledged Izuku's heroism, still being very nervous as he spoke.
"I wanted to apologize to All Might, but he swarmed by interviews. I didn't want to interrupt." Izuku said to Lucas, who walked home with him. "We can try and send a message through his website, I'm sure." Lucas knew All Might, but he was always busy. So, he he couldn't just apologize in person.
"DEKU!" Katsuki was right behind them. "Kacchan?" Izuku asked, unsure why he was following them. "So, that's the 'Kacchan' guy you mentioned?" Lucas asked.
"Listen, I would never ask for a weakling like you to help me. Don't think you can look down on me!" He shouted, rage in every moment. "Huh?! Got that?! I was fine by myself! You're just a Quirkless failure who won't even cut it as a rent-a-cop!" Lucas glared at the boy, mad at how he was irritated.
"Don't think you helped me! You did nothing, got that?!" He shouted. "I don't owe you anything!" He finally walked off.
Lucas could only see anger and rage. "He says. His Quirk is too destructive." He said, knowing too well the dangers of powerful abilities.
"What was that?" He asked, before looking at the boy.
"Still, I never expected you to defend me like that, Sakai-san." Izuku said, "I…I appreciate it." he tried to smile, but he still felt bad. Lucas tried to smile himself, "Hey, someone has to, I think. After all, I guess. W-We're friends now?" Lucas asked, nervously. "Yeah, I'd like that."
The two exchange contact information, then Lucas' his cell phone went off, and the contact was his papa. "O-Oh no…" Lucas said, already knowing who was calling.
"Wh-What's up?" Izuku asked, seeing Lucas grow frozen in place. "M-My dad's calling me. I've p-probably awakened his overprotectiveness." Lucas realized he had to rush home. "I-I've gotta go. I'll call you or something, okay? Bye, Izuku!" He ran ahead. "B-Bye, Sakai-san!" He said goodbye. "Y-You can call me Lucas, I don't mind!" He said, still hurrying home. Lest he awakens Papa Bear Nezu.
(Later)
"P-Papa, I'm home." Lucas said, opening up the front door. He felt the presence of a small embrace. "My precious pup, you're safe!" Nezu was worried about his son. "I saw the news, what were you doing at a villain attack?" He asked. "I was trying to help. Besides, I and someone else are what caused the villain to escape." Nezu looked at his son, upset but happy he was safe. He climbed up on his pup. "Tell me what happened." Nezu told him. Lucas explained everything that went down.
"Well, we're glad no one was hurt, at least, Lucas." He said. "Still, when you see a villain attack, you stay as far as possible." Nezu said. "You haven't started hero training and you don't have a license for the work, understand?" Lucas nodded, understand there was still danger. Nezu just held his son close in an embrace, starting to snuggle him. "My precious baby boy." He muttered, "Papa, I'm okay. Really." Lucas said. "I'm not a baby, though." He was embarrassed, but he knew Nezu was just worried about him, but the "mouse" shot up defensively.
"My dear boy, you had me worried sick! I think I am owed some comfort." He said, "I gotta study, Papa." Lucas said. "You don't need to study for today. My precious pup made a friend, after all and that's good enough! I'm so proud of you, Lucas!" Nezu said to his son. Lucas giggled slightly. "I'm making tea, did you want any?" Lucas nodded. "What flavor?" He asked, "Ginseng." Nezu asked, checking the pot.
(Ok, so here comes the origin story closing! So, Izuku and Lucas are friends. I hope you liked this chapter. The next one will have a return to the Nowhere Islands to check on some old friends and to meet some others. Remember: Stay strong and awesome! Know that His thoughts about you are better than your own!)
