Izuku Midoriya woke up early that morning, his heart pounding with anticipation and nerves. Today was the day he would take the exam that condensed three years of high school studies into one single attempt. He had worked hard for this moment, dividing his time between physical training and academic studies. On his desk, books and notebooks were neatly lined up, reflecting the meticulousness and discipline with which he had approached his preparation.
Before facing the exam, Izuku decided to relax a bit. He put on his headphones and let the music envelop him, a mix of calming and motivational melodies. Music had always been his refuge, a place where he could focus and calm his nerves. After a few minutes, feeling more relaxed, he headed to the Monarch Mercs facility for his morning training.
In the gym, the morning sun filtered through the high windows, illuminating the figure of Izuku moving with grace and determination. His muscles, once barely visible, had now developed noticeably. The arms and legs that used to be thin and fragile were now sculpted with defined musculature, the result of countless hours of physical training under Roberto's firm guidance.
Every movement of Izuku was fluid and coordinated, showing an agility that had not been present in his childhood. He jumped from platform to platform, ran long distances without showing signs of premature fatigue, and moved with a confidence he had previously lacked. His posture, once hunched over by shyness, was now upright and confident, reflecting the inner strength he had gained over the years.
Sweat beaded on his forehead, but his facial expression was a mix of concentration and satisfaction. His green eyes, full of determination, scanned the gym as he prepared for the next exercise. His dark hair, a bit longer than before, was tied back to keep it out of his face while he trained, revealing a firm and determined jaw that had previously been hidden behind messy locks.
Izuku's skin, slightly tanned from hours spent outdoors and exercising under the sun, looked healthy and radiant. He had acquired a tone of vitality that reflected his overall physical well-being. The muscles in his legs and abdomen tensed with each movement, demonstrating the physical endurance he had gained through his persistence and dedication, his height, with all the training and good nutrition, had brought him to a notable 1.80 meters at just 12 years old.
As he completed his morning training routine, the looks of respect and admiration from some of the team members around him did not go unnoticed. They had witnessed his progress from day one, when he arrived as a small, reserved child, to becoming a young man with potential and determination to face any challenge the world of heroes might present.
Roberto, observing from a corner of the gym, nodded with approval. He had witnessed Izuku's transformation journey from the day Aguilar introduced him as his protégé until now. He was proud of the young man who had grown not only in physical strength but also in character and courage.
As he finished his routine, Izuku took a moment to breathe deeply and stretch his tired muscles. Despite the physical effort, a smile of satisfaction spread across his face as he contemplated how far he had come. He knew he still had much to learn and improve, but each day he got closer to his dream of becoming a hero.
With a determined step, Izuku approached Roberto, who greeted him with a pat on the shoulder.
"You've done a good job, Izuku. Your progress is impressive," Roberto said with a friendly smile.
"Thank you, Commander Roberto. I wouldn't have gotten this far without your help and Aguilar's," Izuku responded with humility but with a spark of pride in his eyes.
They shared a look of understanding and camaraderie. Izuku's path to his destiny as a hero was full of challenges and adversities, but with his newfound determination and the support of those who believed in him, he knew he was on the right track.
The sun continued to shine over New York as Izuku prepared to face another day of training and preparation. With each step he took, he came closer to becoming the hero the world needed.
Today was a special day. After months of intensive preparation, it was the day of the final exam to complete his high school studies. Izuku woke up early, feeling a mix of nervousness and determination. He made sure to have a good breakfast and quickly reviewed his notes one last time before heading to the exam location.
The exam was held at a prestigious educational center in the heart of New York. Izuku entered the building along with other students, all equally focused on demonstrating their knowledge and skills. The exam consisted of a series of sections covering different subjects: mathematics, literature, science, and social studies. The questions were varied and challenging, designed to evaluate both theoretical knowledge and the reasoning and analytical abilities of the students.
The questions covered a wide range of subjects: mathematics, science, history, and literature. There were essay sections and multiple-choice questions. Izuku had spent countless nights studying each of these areas, and he felt prepared.
The first question was a math problem, requiring the solution of a set of simultaneous equations. Izuku analyzed the problem, recalling the methods he had practiced, and began solving it confidently. The next question was about the Industrial Revolution in history, something he had read about in depth. He wrote his response in detail, ensuring he covered all the important points.
The science part included a question about the structure of DNA. Izuku smiled, remembering his biology studies, and quickly drew the double helix, explaining its components. Finally, he reached the literature section, where he had to analyze a classic poem. His love for reading made this task easier, and he was able to interpret and discuss the poem's themes clearly.
When the exam time ended, Izuku handed in his test with a mix of relief and satisfaction. He had given his best, and now he just had to wait for the results.
After an exhausting day of exams, Izuku decided to relax by visiting a nearby mall in New York. His goal was to buy some hero merchandise to add to his collection and distract himself from the day's tensions. The mall was bustling with families and young people enjoying a lively afternoon. Izuku walked to his favorite hero store, browsing the new action figures and posters of his favorite heroes.
While considering between two All Might figures, a deafening crash erupted throughout the mall. The ground shook beneath his feet and the lights flickered intensely. Shouts of surprise and terror filled the air as six villains stormed the place, sowing chaos and destruction in their wake.
The next thing Izuku could hear were desperate cries and the shouts of several heroes and mall security guards. Izuku managed to peek out and take out his cell phone, sending a message to Tanaka that read, "SOS - Villains in the mall," followed by his real-time location.
"What the hell?" exclaimed the employee at the cash register.
"Villains, do you have an emergency exit?" was Izuku's immediate response and question.
"Yes, we do. Once it's opened, emergency services will receive an alert and should come to support us."
"That's perfect, I'll go to the front to guide people out through here."
Izuku positioned himself at the store's entrance, helping nearby civilians to come in and exit through the service door. With the store employee doing the same, Izuku could catch glimpses of the villains responsible, attacking the heroes, while the other villains were attacking people indiscriminately and capturing them, apparently intending to take hostages.
One of the present heroes, Guardian Steel, whose Quirk focused on manipulating metallic elements with a sort of telekinesis, was facing two villains: one with an apparent fire-emitting Quirk, which could concentrate the fire into a small beam to produce a hotter flame, and was melting almost all of the heroine's metallic elements, even her hero suit, leaving her unprotected and exposing vital parts. The other villain had a transformation Quirk that allowed him to harden his fists, elbows, and knees, using a mixed martial arts style to physically punish her, working in tandem with which they were gradually overpowering her.
The other present hero, a veteran hero named Bolt Flash, who could cover his body with electricity, slightly enhancing his physical abilities, was facing a villain with a mutation Quirk, making him over 2.20 meters tall, with skin covered in stone, rendering him practically invulnerable to the hero's attacks. Additionally, another villain supported him, seemingly with a Quirk that allowed a small type of gravitational manipulation in a very small field, effectively hindering the hero.
Izuku observed all this in detail, analyzing the fighting styles of those four villains and how they complemented each other. This allowed him to understand that they were not the typical run-of-the-mill villains and had probably planned all of this.
Something in Izuku's backpack gave a slight beep, prompting him to search for it. It was a communicator he carried for emergencies. He put it in his ear and communicated.
"This is Izuku. There are several villains, and they seem well-organized. They have probably been planning this for a long time. Both heroes present are being completely countered."
There was a moment of silence after those words.
...
"Understood, Izuku. I know it can be difficult, but I need you to stay as much on the sidelines as possible," Roberto's voice responded after the silence.
"Then it makes sense that these guys have a motivation behind this. This won't be easy for the police and heroes together to resolve," Johnson said at that moment.
Immediately after Izuku's message, the main elements of Monarch Mercs mobilized to his position, with Roberto, Johnson, and Forge being the first.
"We have our licenses and permits updated, so if necessary, we will offer our assistance," Forge added.
At that moment, Izuku's voice came over the communicator again.
"Damn it! The villains just defeated both heroes. Bolt Flash is completely down; I don't think he'll get up again," Izuku said. "I was guiding civilians out through the emergency exit of the store I was in, but that's no longer possible. Guardian Steel just got sent this way. I managed to cushion her fall, but she needs immediate medical attention."
...
At that moment, Izuku was helping to stabilize Guardian Steel, a young heroine with only three years of career since graduation. He took off his jacket to help cover her exposed chest, unable to hide his blush and nervousness about the situation. He also started looking for ways to give first aid to her left leg, which had an exposed fracture and was bleeding.
With trembling but determined hands, Izuku tore his shirt to improvise a tourniquet around Guardian Steel's injured leg. The heroine gritted her teeth, her face marked by pain, but her eyes showed gratitude towards Izuku. Although her Quirk allowed her to manipulate metal, she was now completely defenseless and dependent on the aspiring hero for survival.
"Don't worry, you'll be fine," Izuku murmured, trying to instill confidence in both Guardian Steel and himself.
As he worked, thoughts crowded Izuku's mind. He remembered the first aid lessons he had learned and tried to stay calm. Despite the desperate situation, he had to act quickly and precisely.
In the distance, he heard the sound of hurried footsteps. The villains were advancing, and every second counted. Izuku finished adjusting the tourniquet and applied pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
The villains were taking more hostages as they cleared the mall. The only ones left in the store were Izuku, Guardian Steel, and the employee.
Izuku signaled the employee to leave while he, as best as he could, supported Guardian Steel against his chest, securing her by passing his arms around her abdomen, and began to carefully drag her, looking for a place where they could both stay hidden from the villains.
Upon managing to find a hiding place, among several boxes, Izuku's communicator rings again.
— Izuku, how many hostages do you have? — Roberto's voice sounds over the communicator.
— Last time I counted, they had 15 hostages, sir — Was Izuku's instant response.
— They claim to have a bomb and apparently have demands, from what the police tell us, they have been identified as members of an anti-Quirkless extremist group — Hearing that made Izuku's skin crawl, he knows what those groups are like, not in Japan They were exempt from them, and the memories of all the abuse he experienced there were making him hyperventilate and go into a panic attack.
A trembling and a little cold hand rested on his cheek — Breathe, we are in this together, you are a brave boy and you are doing very well — It was the comfort that Guardian Steel was giving Izuku in those moments.
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—Do you have contact with anyone inside? — The question reached Roberto's ears and the leaders of Monarch Mercs, when they turned to see who it was, they recognized the veteran heroine, Cow Lady, with her typical ranch-style outfit.
— That's right ma'am, we have a VIP with communication in there, can we help you with something? —.
— Yes, ask her if she doesn't see a girl with cow horns among the hostages, she is 12 years old and she is my daughter and I have not been able to establish contact with her —.
— Izuku, you can check if there is a girl with cow horns among the hostages, she is your age, if you see her, let us know —.
...
Hearing that, Izuku secretly checks among the hostages, and sees her, a girl fitting the description, surrounded by the villains, and being touched in a sexual way.
— I see her, she is surrounded by villains and it seems that they plan to abuse her —.
Silence falls again on the communicator as Izuku clenches his fists.
— Fuck it, I'm going to act — Izuku says one last time into the communicator.
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—Are they going to let him act alone? — Says Cow Lady, completely dismayed to see how none of the three oppose the idea.
—We don't like the idea, ma'am, but trusting Izuku is the best thing we can do at this moment, he could create the perfect situation for us to enter and subdue the villains —.
— Well, I suppose his confidence lies in the Quirk that the boy must have and his abilities to use it —.
The only response Cow Lady receives is silence. Just watch as the three guys get armed and equipped, ready to enter at a moment's notice.
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—Can I count on you still being here when I return? —Izuku asks Guardian Steel, trying to convey confidence with his voice.
— Rest assured, boy... Izuku? That's your name? — Izuku nods — Then you can count on Nora Grayson to still be here when you return —.
Guardian Steel, now, Nora, hands her a metal bar that she produced with her Quirk — It is the most resistant metal I can create, I hope it helps you — She tells him while smiling and she herself begins to cover her wound.
Izuku takes the bar, and looks directly at Nora, gratitude implicit in his gaze, and turns around, trying to sneak stealthily towards the area where the villains were, locating the first 4, like those who had the girl surrounded and they were currently tearing off his clothes.
In addition to those 4 villains, he managed to glimpse 3 others, one of whom seemed to be the leader.
However, it was impossible for Izuku to figure out what his Quirks were, since none of them seemed to be using it. They were discussing their next actions, and likewise, they were starting the bomb's timer.
Izuku, taking advantage of everyone's distraction, snuck up until he was a few meters behind the villains and charged with incredible determination.
He hit the fire villain holding the girl in the back of the head, knocking him out instantly. The other 3 villains reacted instantly and focused on him. Leaving the girl free. Which looked disturbed and had tears on the corners of her eyes.
Izuku quickly and without wasting time, went straight to attack the villain with the gravity Quirk, dodging the rock villain and the martial villain, as he had named them himself.
Using the bar as an extension of his body, he aimed a sharp blow at the villain's stomach, and after that, finished him off with a blow to the back of the head.
At this point, the other three villains who were arguing were alerted by the commotion and watched as Izuku quickly finished off the other two villains, landing accurate blows on their chin, and for the rock one, directly attacking his eyes.
— In the Heroes merchandise store there is an emergency exit, do you think you can guide the civilians to that exit and have everyone leave? — Izuku asked the girl, while he took off his shirt and gave it to her to cover the lack of clothing.
The girl just nodded as she picked up the civilians and followed Izuku's instructions.
The remaining three villains approached with expressions of contempt. The leader, a tall, muscular man with a mind control Quirk, spoke first.
—Do you think you can face us, brat? —he said with a deep and threatening voice.
"You have no idea who you're messing with," added the second villain, whose Quirk allowed him to manipulate shadows, while a sinister darkness began to surround his hands.
Izuku, taking advantage of everyone's distraction, snuck up until he was a few meters behind the villains and charged with incredible determination.
He hit the fire villain holding the girl in the back of the head, knocking him out instantly. The other 3 villains reacted instantly and focused on him. Leaving the girl free. Which looked disturbed and had tears on the corners of her eyes.
Izuku quickly and without wasting time, went straight to attack the villain with the gravity Quirk, dodging the rock villain and the martial villain, as he had named them himself.
Using the bar as an extension of his body, he aimed a sharp blow at the villain's stomach, and after that, finished him off with a blow to the back of the head.
At this point, the other three villains who were arguing were alerted by the commotion and watched as Izuku quickly finished off the other two villains, landing accurate blows on their chin, and for the rock one, directly attacking his eyes.
— In the Heroes merchandise store there is an emergency exit, do you think you can guide the civilians to that exit and have everyone leave? — Izuku asked the girl, while he took off his shirt and gave it to her to cover the lack of clothing.
The girl just nodded as she picked up the civilians and followed Izuku's instructions.
The remaining three villains approached with expressions of contempt. The leader, a tall, muscular man with a mind control Quirk, spoke first.
—Do you think you can face us, brat? —he said with a deep and threatening voice.
"You have no idea who you're messing with," added the second villain, whose Quirk allowed him to manipulate shadows, while a sinister darkness began to surround his hands.
The third villain, a woman with a kinetic energy manipulation Quirk, smiled evilly. "We're going to tear you to pieces."
Izuku took a deep breath, preparing for the most difficult battle of his life. The leader launched a wave of mental energy towards him, trying to control him, but Izuku resisted with all his might, concentrating on keeping his mind clear.
The shadow villain took advantage of the distraction and launched tentacles of darkness towards Izuku, who deftly dodged, using the slash to deflect the attacks. However, the kinetic energy villain accumulated power in her hands and launched an explosion that hit Izuku, making him retreat several meters.
The third villain, a woman with a kinetic energy manipulation Quirk, smiled evilly. "We're going to tear you to pieces."
Izuku took a deep breath, preparing for the most difficult battle of his life. The leader launched a wave of mental energy towards him, trying to control him, but Izuku resisted with all his might, concentrating on keeping his mind clear.
The shadow villain took advantage of the distraction and launched tentacles of darkness towards Izuku, who deftly dodged, using the slash to deflect the attacks. However, the kinetic energy villain accumulated power in her hands and launched an explosion that hit Izuku, making him retreat several meters.
Izuku stood up, panting, but not giving up. He launched himself at the shadow villain again, attacking with a series of quick and precise blows. The shadow tentacles moved to block his attacks, but Izuku found an opening, hitting the villain in the jaw and leaving him stunned.
The kinetic energy villain launched herself at him, her body surrounded by pulsing energy. Izuku barely had time to react, blocking his blows with the metal bar. Each impact made his arms shake, but Izuku stood his ground, countering his attacks with quick, calculated movements.
The leader, seeing that his companions were being overwhelmed, released another wave of mental energy, attempting to break Izuku's will. This time, Izuku felt his mind falter, but in a last effort of will, he pushed the energy out of his mind, shouting at the leader as he went.
With one last effort, Izuku punched the kinetic energy villain in the stomach, causing her to double over in pain, and then knocked her down with a blow to the head. He turned to the leader, his eyes filled with determination. But before he could attack, the leader delivered a devastating mental blow, knocking Izuku to the ground.
As Izuku tried to get up, the four defeated villains slowly stood up, dragging Guardian Steel and the cow-horned girl in front of him.
Both were once again completely exposed and at the mercy of the villains.
—Look at these beauties, I'm going to play with them for a long time—Says the villain as she takes them both by the chin.
This situation made Izuku angry and made his blood boil. If he was going to be a great hero, he couldn't allow anyone to be hurt, and these girls shouldn't have to go through this. Frustration, anger, helplessness.
He remembered again when they called him a nuisance, when his parents ignored him, when his best friend mistreated him. When the only thing they said about him was that he was useless.
All these feelings, these emotions, made him feel an energy that he had felt before, that he already knew, and he held on to it, took his will, and forced the energy out.
From one moment to the next, as if responding to his will, an intense gust of wind came from his back, sending the villains flying at immense speed, breaking several windows of the shopping center and leaving the four weakest, unconscious again. .
At the same time, the heroine and the girl were protected by a wind dome that formed around them. The wind was dense, allowing little visibility inward, this with the intention of maintaining their privacy.
Izuku turned to look at the timer of the bomb, which was only 30 seconds away from detonating, it was clear that the time was not enough, and he was definitely not a bomb expert.
...
When the heroes and security team of Monarch Mercs were already preparing to enter, it happened.
A strong current of air broke the glass, it was at that moment that, by instinct, everyone present entered the area.
In a matter of seconds, the mall had been filled with a dozen heroes, a dozen Monarch Mercs guards, including Roberto, Johnson and Forge, and at least 5 dozen police officers.
Quickly the 4 unconscious villains were captured and placed in Quirk suppressing handcuffs.
While the other 3 villains, confident, only limited themselves to saying.
— Now we are all going to explode, in the end, we win — While they surrendered without resisting.
Lady Cow, Roberto, Johnson and Forge looked for the boys, finding the girls lying on the ground while they hugged each other, covering each other.
The 4 looked at the bomb, as well as the timer, realizing that there were only 20 seconds left before its detonation, entering into slight despair at the little time left.
However, while they decide how to act, Izuku forces his body and mind once again, forcing an oxygen-deprived zone to be created surrounding the bomb, until the timer reached 0.