"did you buy all what you needs ?" we met with Aunty at the entrance, she had everything needed to make all kinds of mouth-watering dishes, also she bought some clothes for us.
Again if I wish I can crawl into a hole.
" I only need to check the general store in the second street, they might have the figure I'm looking for "
" what about you Maruchi ? Did you get everything you need? " Aunty soft gaze turned to me and more precisely my plastic bags.
" yeah I got everything I need, a notebook, a dinosaurs encyclopedia, a winter coat and some winter gloves"
" wait ? What about a smartphone?"
" eh ?! I didn't buy any phone " I forgot about that ! no thanks to my curiosity.
See ? This is what happens when you don't listen to your elders...or an elder voice inside your head to be precise.
Okay ! Okay ! I did a mistake and I'm sorry ! Happy now ?!
Not until we buy Edward and George.
That means not until you embarrass every fiber of my being, isn't it ?
YeaaaP!
Wonderful!
Groaning internally at the upcoming tease, I suggested to buy it on our way home, Aunty told us if we are going to be okay by ourselves, upon which we replied we will be fine.
She dismissed herself so she can head home earlier and prepare meals, while the two of us we're heading now towards 'Tatooin' general store.
Izuku being the hardcore fan he is, was reading the part about All Might's latest interviews.
" All Might really is extraordinary…" Izuku murmured to himself while glued to the Magazine.
You literately just saw him yesterday...I sweat-dropped at his antics, surely he admires All Might a lot.
" what? Deku !? Tokage !?" a familiar and annoyed voice stopped us short.
Turning around just to face a wild Bakugo, and his lackeys...what we're there names again ?
"Ka-Kacchan...!" Izuku stuttered at the unexpected turn of events.
" what are you reading ?" one of them asked, the one with finger extension quirk.
" a hero magazine ?! Pff! Don't tell me you still want to be a hero Midoriya !"
Alright that's it!
"oi! No one asked for your worthless opinions so bug off!"
" Oh! What's that ! heart has not so much of a heroic magazine like his quirkless friend!"
" wait...what ? HAH! You're right ! dinosaurs encyclopedia !? HAHAHAHA! w-what happened to your heroic spine ! Did you lost it for so long that it become a fossil ?"
" HAHAHAHA! that's a good one!"
Sensei...what's the maximum current a human heart can survive ?
The average is from 50 mA to 1 A, way lower than what you might try to fry them with...unfortunately.
" let's go! we wasted enough time with these nerds !" Bakugo however didn't want to roast us like usual, literally and metaphorically...it's like even since the Sludge villain incident he was more...I don't know less violent towards Izuku and not giving me dagger-stares every two minutes ?
Maybe that's how he shows some respect for helping him out ?
Anyway…
" hey...don't let what those lackeys said get to your head ! Who cares about their opinions if All Might himself told you better, you can be a hero!"
" d-don't worry big brother, I already crossed that bridge...still...*sniff*"
" Alright time to fry some bullies, Fire Wyvern-!"
" W-WAIT! I'm c-crying b-because I...I...just feels grateful...my d-dream days before was like...an impossible hollow dream...but now...ever since you manifested your quirk...ever since I was encouraged by All Might and you Maruchi I have hope...hope that I'm on the right road to become a great hero!"
" That's the spirit my young brother! never give up ! because true defeat is not in falling many times but in losing hope!"
" Umph!" Izuku nodded firmly while rubbing his eyes.
" now...maybe I should use Tigrex instead and let them see how I loved his fossil's pun ? " a dangerous aura surrounded him, making Midoriya flinch comically.
" relax I'm just kidding ! I won't use this power to hurt others "
" hehehe...sometimes I can't tell if you're joking or serious " Izuku admitted with sincerity, huh ? Am I that bad with expressions ?
Hmmm, don't ask me I have experience with the inside you not the outside you.
" huh ? What's that ? Do you see all that smoke ?" one of the nearby shoppers noted.
" a fire ?" another added.
" EEEEEEEEAKK !! A VILLAIN ! SOMEONE CATCH HIM! " a women screamed at the entrance of the street, a steaming man seems like he snatched the women's purse also stealing any unlucky ones who were in his way, the steam he emitted worked like a smokescreen obscuring almost everyone's sight.
" T-this is bad ! we need to call a hero!" Izuku panicked besides me and I could hear the lackeys courageous comments too.
" Katsuki we gotta RUN!/ this looks bad man!"
Katsuki however didn't budge from his place.
" what run ? There's a villain, right ?" he cracked his knuckles before making explosions to warm up his hand.
" I'll catch him!" a smug smile crossed his face as he readied himself to take chase.
" Huh ?! Are you being serious !?" one of the lackeys protested.
" of course I'm and...thanks to this I will get into U.A. on recommendation ! " taking on a eager expression, an imaginary journal's first page with "Amazing middle schooler captures a villain" doesn't help eather.
he so small minded ! were the thoughts of his lackeys.
However this gave Maruchi a pause...getting into UA...on recommendation…?
Unlike the normal question of what's a recommendation...this one was more specific...more deeper…
...he doens't do this to recover the stolen belongings ?…
he's doing it for himself...i
think this might be just an adrenaline rush or something, I mean Izuku's body did move on his own…
Sensei didn't add any more arguments.
" are you planing to use your quirk ? You can't-" one of the lackey asked hesistantly.
" it's an emergency it's allowed"
wait what ? Well this means he still view this as a way to put his power to good use right ? Right ? He's putting
himself in trouble to fight the crime...yeah that's it!
" but we should wait for a hero to come…" Izuku added.
" then you guys sit there and watch!" Bakugo scoffed before using his explosions to expel himself towards the fleeing smoke-man.
" WATCH ME CAPTURES THE VILLAIN!"
" KATSUKI!/KACCHAN/BAKUGO!"
upon closing up to his target Bakugo extended his right hand in a swing-like attack but before he could do more the thief's quirk went to overdrive
a Quirk that turns his body into clouds ? A SMOKESCREEN, HUH!? Bakugo noted.
a rapid stream of smoke quickly filled the surrounding area with cloud-like vapor so thick it was…
" *Cough* *Cough*"suffocating to say the least.
" *Cough* my eyes ! *Cough*"
" Izuku are you alright ?!"
" y-yes ! I'm alright !" I could hear his ragged voice but not see him…
My explosion quirk has the advantage here!
The villain glanced behind in panick Bakugo was hot on his tail.
" IT'S OVER IF I BLOW AWAY YOUR SMOKE WITH MY EXPLOSIONS !"
a-amazing ! he cleared the way in mere seconds !
he has great potentials...however...
Most of the heroes show up signs of greatness even as students, I'm not just a normal middle schooler!
" Woah! Who's that kid, a student !?" chatters among the bystanders spread looking in amazement at said student.
This is my chance !
Bakugo smile couldn't get any bigger as he prepared to end this show...however before he delivered the final blow…
" what ? It's suddely getting dark ?" one of the bystanders noted.
I looked up to the sky and all dark turned white.
CR-CRACKL
thunder roared !
Rain fall heavily!
Wind intensified !
" A STORM !?" Izuku remarked.
" OH MAN WE'RE GONNA BE BLOWN AWAY!" the idiots added!
WHAT !? a sudden storm ?!...is this the work of his quirk? Bakugo assumed.
" FIRE WYVERN ! RATHALOS!" Maruchi transformed.
without a second thought, Maruchi shielded the trio under his bulk using his wings like an umbrella.
The winds were strong but did nothing to a 17 meters (55 feet) long giant.
Using the sudden chaos to his advantage the villain fled.
Damn it! I'm losing sight of him…! This stupid rain !
quickly turning back to his human form Maruchi didn't want anyone to notice him...thankfully none did including the two idiots, because they shut their eyes due to the intensity of the wind.
" Are you all alright ?" he asked in concern even if they were just annoying bullies.
"w-what happened ? " the finger prolongation quirk lackey asked.
ehhh? What to say…?!
Before he can blurt out any words and due to the wet hands, there was no sweet that allowed quick strong explosions so…
"AAAHHHHH!*SPLASH*!!" Bakugo fall to the ground backfirst.
" KA-KACCHAN!" Midoriya as usual was worrysome for his bully of a friend.
" oi are you…?" before Maruchi or Midoriya could continue, like before the sky suddenly lightened up…
" …?! it's sunny like it was just a dream…"
I could feel a slight pain from my head...but I ignore it...
no second after that change Bakugo stood shaking himself like an angry chihuahua.
" Hah!? dammit ! that villain...where'd he go ?!"
" you're still going after him ?!" Izuku asked in disbelieve.
" I'm not satisfied letting him get away…!"
BOOM!
" WAIT UP! YOU CLOUD BASTARD! I'LL KILL YOU! "
he's not even afraid of his opponent...even after that shower...amazing, no wonder Izuku view him more than just a bully…
hmm ! courage is a must for every hero…but what truly makes a person a hero?
A heroic heart ! I automatically replied.
you're correct! But...what does a 'heroic heart' truly means ?
Uh ? It simply means that someone has empathy and compassion for others ,in other words people who rush in to help others in the face of danger and adversity do so because they genuinely care about the safety and well-being of other people...why you ask ?
Instead of replying Sensei avoided my question with another question.
And what is courage ?
Eh ? The quality of being ready and...willing to face troublesome situations ?
Correct again! so...does Bakugo have these treats like Izuku ?
Uh ? Umm...well he has courage...and...and..he...he…
no need to reply, I was just asking.
Huh ? So why-? Before he could finish his thoughts were cut.
" are you for real ?! He can change the weather !" one of the lackeys shouted.
Amazing...he's not afraid at all… were Midoriya's thoughts before he noticed something off.
Coulds…?…!
" Kacchan the vilain's quirk is proba-…!" Izuku's stopped as his words fell on deaf ears, Bakugo was already out of sight and Maruchi was still...mind-troubled.
his cloudy body stands out...not a good quirk for running away. Bakugo remarked.
Upon noticing a pillar of grey smoke ahead coming from the right corner he rushed immediately towards the source.
"*SKID* THERE YOU ARE !"
however what he found wasn't what he excepted.
" Oh! Would you like some ?" one of the kids roasting sweet potatoes offered.
"what should we do ? Katsuki run off…" one of the lackeys muttered.
" he's strong and can take care of himself, there's nothing we can do to help him…" the other replied.
" I'm gonna go!" Izuku announced before running off upon which Sensei ordered Maruchi to snap out of it.
Quirkless but has Courage and a heroic heart.
" you too ?!" one of the lackeys commented in bewilderment.
" but that villain was crazy…" the other replied in cold sweet.
they have a Quirk but no courage nor heroic heart.
" Izuku ! wait I'm coming too!"
Sensei now not the time for philosophy lessons, if that villain can control the weather then Bakugo will need all the help he can get!
" u-uh ? Alright let's go!" they rushed after them leaving behind two confused teens.
" are they worried about Katsuki ?"
" could be...but what good can they do against a villain that control the weather !"
he can't go far… Bakugo thought as he strolled around every corner of all the nearby buildings.
I'll search from above and as soon as I know where he is I can catch up with my explosions.
A glimpse here, a glance over there...and nothing...not even a false smoke pillar this time.
" are you sure Izuku ?" an annoyingly familiar voice catch his attention upon which he looked down to find the two nerds searching nearby, Deku replied with an inaudible mutter.
What do they plan to do searching like that ?...they will have to search down every street...well unlike me they have no other choice but to crawl around on the ground...I don't have time for small fries ! Where's that villain ?!
Completely ignoring them he didn't even realize one of them has the ability to search from above.
If It's a mutant quirk that makes his body cloud-like...he shouldn't be able to turn it on and off...he should stand
out with a body like that...so he must be hiding somewhere...think...he's probably...NO HIS QUIRK!
upon analyzing the puzzle Bakugo quickly realized what's the missing piece.
It's not clouds ! which means…
back on solid ground and tracking the villain's escape trace he stopped at the entrance of a street...where a puddle of rain water and mud was.
Bakugo did like any kid would do in his shoes.
SPLASH!
he stepped on it.
Crumble! Crumble! The padde was...bubbling ?
"*GYAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!*" and a wild villain appears!
" I couldn't find you because that rain turned you into mud! YOU SAND BASTARD!"
" grrr!" I was hoping to wait it out like this, but this brat !
crack!
" I will make you regret meeting me for the rest of your life !" Bakugo popped his fists as he readied to assault the cornered villain.
However before his palm could connect.
SPLASH!
" BUSTER SHOT!"
Bakugo turned in annoyance around to find an astronaut-like hero with guns for hands.
" a hero ?"
" you evil villain threatening the happiness of innocent people ! I will stop you !"
" I received a report that a villain was on the loose and being chased by a citizen, I didn't realize it was a student !" the Buster Shot hero or something explained.
" HEY ! I WAS ABOUT TO KILL HIM DON'T COME IN AND STEAL MY WIN!" Bakugo shouted angrily.
" I cannot bust a villain when I see one! But I know how you feel!"
" KACCHAN!/BAKUGO!"
" DEKU ?! TOKAGE ?!"
" you were right…" whistling, he's analytical skills keep amazing me.
" so his quirk was really sand…" Izuku muttered upon looking at the busted villain on the ground.
" you should stay back, it's dangerous!"
" AH, O-okay ! s-sorry!" Izuku flinched comically.
" Based on your uniform you must be a student at Aldera Middle school ? Thank you for helping me defeat this villain! NICE BUSTER!" the hero thank Bakugo for his assistance.
If his quirk was turning into clouds and changing the weather he should have transformed then. And if he could turn into clouds it wouldn't make sense for him to run away on foot, Kaccahn realized, and was still chasing him...he's a jerk but..he really is amazing...
Midoriya thought before glancing to the sky in puzzlement.
But then what was with that sudden storm.
Upon concluding that last decision, Maruchi was again asked by the voice in his head.
Courage ? Yes...
Sensei…
powerful quirk ? Yes...
damn Deku and Tokage chasing me here...wait!
Was it truly to save others ?
Sensei just spill it !
courage is something that can be shared by both the villain and the hero...powerful quirks too...but it's the heart that determine the difference between people's fake and true nature of both sides alike!
Sensei…
people's true natures are revealed when they get power or when they are at death's doors...
S-senei...w-what are you trying to say ?
...a true hero doesn't change...powerless or not...like Izuku and All Might...false heroes have ulterior motives like spotlight or money…
is that why...I felt like 's smile was...hollow...
Maruchi questioned none but himself...realizing there was no other explanation.
and power can make someone arrogant…like Bakugo…also a society influence it's individuals for the best or for the worst...for having no power Izuku was scolded...for having powerful quirk Bakugo was praised.
Again looking more thoughtfully at that memory in class he realized Sensei was also right.
But how did you remember those memories ? You were still part of my unconsciousness or something no?
I was, but remember that I can read your thoughts including flashbacks, the dreams are the only exception
but seriously Sensei why are you saying all of this ? I know I'm naive but...but…
if you want to become a true hero, don't get blinded by power like Bakugo or like others who run after money and fame ! Also they may praise you for what you have or fear you ! But remember don't let this society's opinions get to your head as long as you're helping those in need ! Got it !
yes ! Yes !...so…you brought this up so I can stay true to the right path instead of losing track in the long term ?
Huh ? For once you concluded a smart reply.
I'm not dumb! , well...in that case…
…?
Did they realize the villain's quirk before me ? Were they already searching the ground before me ?! Those…! Those damn nerds!
Bakugo turned around to throw death-stares at the nerds, upon which one of them was approaching.
" Oi! I said don't come close it's dangerous!"
" I-I know sir! I just want to say something to my classmate…"
the unexpected declaration gave them both a pause.
" WANNA DIE ! TOKAGE ?!" Bakugo's small explosions in his palm didn't say it was an empty threat or a very pleasant one.
" THANK YOU VERY MUCH!" straightening up his back like a soldier in front of his commander, Maruchi's reply was more bewildering to the point it made Bakugo pause with a.
"HAH?"
even the buster hero paused examining the unconscious villain to glance back again at the sudden drama.
before this could develop any more awkwardly.
" I-I t-think it's time to go Big Bro!" Izuku panicked.
" Thank you! Bakugo...for teaching me the meaning of...a true hero!" turning around and heading away towards where Midoriya is waiting.
" Heh! damn nerd!" was Bakugo sole reply as he didn't know what to feel, proud or insulted...there was no sarcasm in his tone so he assumed it was the former.
Worry not, you may be blinded by power...but I will save you one day from that darkness…because helping others in need…
" sh-shall we go ?" Izuku stuttered eager to move
" yeah let's go we still have many things to buy "
...is what makes someone a true hero, isn't it that right, Sensei ?
That's right...but that's a problem for another day...for today we have more urgent problems.
U-urgent ? L-like what ?
Like buying George and Edward.
Sensei...just drop it...please…
hohohohoh! and where's the fun in that ?
-before-
in an old abandoned building were three people, one with a werewolf-like human, a women with long red hair and another young man with grey short hair wearing a face mask...they all were waiting for someone...or something to show up.
" are you sure this is the right place ?" the short hair asked none in particular.
" it is, we were told to come here precisely at 10 AM "
" I hope I didn't take too long" they were joined by a young man with long grey hair and wearing a face mask...nothing interesting about him was...with the exception of a certain magazine he was holding.
" a hobby ?" the werewolf asked curiously.
" ...an old one...our 'escort' isn't here yet ?" the man didn't need to ask seeing as they were no new strange faces in the room.
Walking towards the broken windows he glanced away...more precisely to the sky...taking off his mask he breathed in slowly…
" may I ask why did you wear a mask ? Even if you're not sick like me ?" the short hair asked.
" a precaution...to conceal my identity...it was a wise decision"
" heroes ?" the red hair spit the word with venom.
" no...undercover cop"
the statement put all three on edge, they surely didn't want anything on their tails...not yet anyway.
" he wasn't after me…"
" how can you tell ?" the short hair demanded.
" because he was following a teen…"
BOOM!
the sudden explosion sound in the distance drew their attention, slowly they made way for the windows. There in the ground a young boy with light brown hair was chasing after a smoke-man.
What drew the long-hair's attention was the other kid…
hmmm...
then out of the blue a sudden storm stroke, winds threatened to blow everything away...he was familiar with this change...because it was his doing...while readying himself for the jolt of pain he could see among the chaos something shining…
hmmm ? A red Dragon…?
" a quirk that changes the weather ?! " the werewolf was amazed.
" what an impressive power..!" the short hair added.
Thud!
" hey what's wrong ?" the werewolf asked in concern.
" my quirk went out of control…I need to find a quirk that helps me control my power...because...there's something I must do! "
" yes, let's search...Nine"
