MHA: A Day Out
It was nearing spring; the UA students of Class 1-A and B are currently in the middle of their mandatory work studies that would prepare them for the real world. But even in times of uncertainty, people need to take a moment to step back and enjoy what time they have as kids.
The sun had just risen past the horizon, lighting up the morning while providing some warmth against the fleeting cold. Izuku Midoriya, hero name: Deku is currently heading into town, accompanied by two others. Momo Yaoyorozu, hero name: Creati, and Eri, the little girl that was saved from the Yakuza group, Shei Hassaikai. With Eri holding each of their hands between them, Izuku smiles while addressing Momo.
"Thanks for coming with us, Yaoyorozu. With everyone busy doing their work study and Mirio visiting his dad, I wasn't sure I'd be able to bring Eri into town today." His brow furrows. "But won't this disrupt your work study?"
"Not at all. Majestic was more then happy to let me join you two." She looks down at a smiling Eri, allowing her own smile to appear. "Besides, I enjoy spending time with Eri."
"The two of you have spent time together?" Midoriya asks with a slightly stun face. The two girls nod in unison in response.
"Mhmm." Eri looks up at Izuku. "Yaomomo's been helping me with my Quirk! Mr. Aizawa has been helping me a lot too, but it's hard for me to get what he's talking about." She looks at Yaoyorozu. "But Yaomomo explains it way better! She makes it make sense." She giggles as Yaoyorozu waves off the praise she was getting, a light blush appearing on her face.
"It's no big deal. Really. I'm just glad I can help." She looks at Midoriya. "Mr. Aizawa theorized that our Quirks function similarly on a fundamental level. Since both our Quirks are stockpile types, he asked me to assist him in that regard."
"OH!" Midoriya says, hitting his fist against his open palm in understanding. "That's brilliant! You provide a perspective that Mr. Aizawa couldn't comprehend. Thus, giving Eri a better sense of how her own Quirk works."
"Exactly!" Yaoyorozu replies. Eri, having a difficult time following the conversation, tilts her head in confusion. Yaoyorozu looks to Eri. "So, where are we headed anyway?"
"The candy store!"
"WHAT?" Yaoyorozu replies suddenly, concern written all over her face. "Is Mr. Aizawa okay with this? I wouldn't think he'd want to handle a sugar induced child."
Midoriya smiles, giving her a good natured wink. "Actually, Mr. Aizawa was the one who suggested it."
"What!?"
"She needs to spend time around other kids." Mr. Aizawa said. "Take her to a park or candy store. You have a calming effect on Eri, so I'm trusting her to you. Just bring someone with you."
Yaoyorozu blinks in surprise after hearing the story. "It would seem Mr. Aizawa doesn't really understand much about toddlers."
"Yep!" Eri said in agreement, leading the three of them into a fit of laughter.
Midoriya's eyes fly open when a sharp pain shot through his head, the sound of electricity crackling in the air causes him to leap in front of Yaoyorozu and Eri, taking a blast of electricity. "AAH!"
"Midoriya!"
"Deku!"
Yaoyorozu stares at Midoriya as a sinister laughter fills the air, one that sounds familiar. "You're a fast one, aren't you, brat?"
"I know that voice." Yaoyorozu says, her face turning into a scowl. In front of them stood a taller man wearing a green compact vest and a skull like mask, the electricity coming from him.
"You got some sharp reflexes, kid. I'll give you that. They won't save you, though. Or the girlies behind you."
"It's you! One of the villains who attacked the USJ!" Yaoyorozu shouts. "You threatened to kill Kaminari!" Midoriya's eyes widen, getting a good look at the villain, his eyes filling with resolve.
"Ah! You remember me. Glad to hear it." The villain raises his other hand, electricity crackles around it. "The name's Tesla and I have a score to settle with you and those other two brats. Tell me where they are, and I'll make your friend here have a quick end!" As Tesla spoke, he was unaware that Midoriya had activated One For All, its power quickly flowing across his body.
Yaoyorozu glares at Tesla while Eri grips to her clothes tightly. 'Gotta think! Midoriya needs help, but I can't do much while I have Eri beside me. What can I—!' She spots Midoriya powering up, giving her an idea. "How are you out of prison so soon? Surely it wasn't for good behaviour."
"Stalling didn't work last time, girlie." Tesla reminds her, aiming his other charged hand at her. "What makes you think it will this time?"
She smirks. "Because I'm not stalling. I'm distracting! NOW! EARPHONE JACK!" Tesla's eyes dilate; he turns around quickly, thrusting his free hand out to repel the attack…only to see no one there. In that moment of distraction, his hold on Midoriya loosens. "Your turn, Deku!" With a flex of his body, Midoriya breaks out of the electricity, zooming to the building beside them. Tesla refocuses on Yaoyorozu and Eri, blasting a stream of electricity at them.
"Eri! Creati!" Midoriya shouts, ready to move. But before he even manages to pivot his foot Yaoyorozu's hand began to glow. Swinging it before them she creates an insulated blanket just in time to guard against the attack.
Tesla growls in frustration as Midoriya smiles. "You clever little bi—!"
Midoriya, without thinking swung his arm while powering it up to 20%, sending a blast of air that knocks his arm away, stopping the attack and taking the villain by surprise. "Leave them alone!" Tesla looks up to glare at the charging student, green lightning surrounding his body.
"Come make me, hero!" The villain surrounds his own body with electricity, ready to brawl with Midoriya. At the last second, he lands and zooms under Tesla, summoning Black Whip to bind him up. "Wha—! What kind of Quirk is this?!"
"Creati! Get Eri out of here and call the police! I'll keep him tied up until they get here!"
"Right!" Yaoyorozu replies. With her phone in hand she looks back at her friend with worry. 'Midoriya…I know I should get Eri to safety. But…'. She calls the police while sending a message to Mr. Aizawa. '…I can't leave you alone to fight this villain by yourself.' Her eyes narrow on the bound villain. 'As strong as you are…this guy's…still more experienced!'
"Heh. Cute trick, kid." Tesla unleashes his power, using Black Whip to recapture Izuku in his electricity. "But that's all it is!"
Izuku screams out as his body starts to seize up, the amount of voltage this time much greater than before. "Deku!" Yaoyorozu calls out. Eri grips onto her even tighter, her face distraught with grief. Yaoyorozu looks at her, the fear on the little girl's face giving her the courage to act. 'I have to help him!' She grabs hold of Eri's hand and places her phone in it. Eri looks up a the older girl. "Eri, stay under this blanket. Mr. Aizawa and the police will be here shortly."
"W-where are you going?"
Yaoyorozu places her hand on Eri's hand and smiles. "I'm going to help Deku!" As she said that, Eri recalls the moment Mirio protected her from the Quirk Deleter bullet, the thing made from her powerful Quirk. How he smiled at her, despite losing his Quirk.
Tesla struggles against Black Whip until he breaks free; turning on the stunned Midoriya he lifts his electric charged hand up, ready to blast him with even more voltages. "This is where you die, kid!"
'No! It can't…end like this!' Midoriya glares at Tesla defiantly, managing to make a fist. 'I have to…save them!'
Suddenly, a blob of rubber collides with the villain's charged hand, coating it with the substance and freeing him from the electricity. Tesla and Midoriya look at the coated hand with shock before looking past the villain to see Yaoyorozu standing in front of the insulated blanket. She was holding a launcher she had created, needing to tear off the part of her clothes covering her mid drift. "Help's on the way, Deku! I'll support you until they arrive!"
"What about Eri?"
"I won't let this villain hurt her, or you! I swear it!"
"Yaoyorozu…". Midoriya said softly.
"Heh. I hate to admit it, but I've underestimated the two of you." Tesla brings his hands up again, causing Midoriya and Yaoyorozu to get into defensive positions. "Seeing you both…trying to play as heroes distracted me." He slowly turns his body, aiming his charged hands at the two heroes in training. "I won't repeat that mistake."
'Think, Izuku! I have to knock him out before he can hurt any of us. Air Force is too unstable without my gloves. Black Whip won't work either. That leaves…'. He manages to catch Yaoyorozu's eyes; in that split second the two of them came to the same conclusion.
Tesla attacks; blasting bolts at both students simultaneously. Midoriya easily evades the one meant for him. Yaoyorozu quickly creates a lightning rod that pierces the sidewalk, shooting a blob of rubber over her arm just before the bolt of electricity hit it, safely grounding herself and redirecting the bolt to the ground. During that maneuver, Midoriya charges Tesla. 'One For All: Shoot Style!' Tesla aims both hands at him firing off multiple bolts. Upping the percentage of his legs to 40%, Midoriya quickly rushes under the web of electricity to get behind the villain. As he does, a couple blobs of rubber hit Tesla in the back creating a layer of rubber. Returning the percentage back to 20%, Midoriya kicks the layer hard enough to send the villain flying a few feet before landing with a grunt. He rises to his hands and knees, glaring over his shoulder as the sound of sirens fill the air. "Stand down, Tesla! The Pros and police will be here any second!" Yaoyorozu shouts, her rubber launcher trained on the downed villain.
Tesla's eyes narrow before shooting open. "Then I'll make this quick!" Moving fast Tesla launches a high voltage bolt. Midoriya and Yaoyorozu stand their ground as the bolt zooms past them.
"ERI!" He cries out, the two of them turning to see the bolt was going to miss the blanket Eri was under. Their eyes dilate upon seeing Tesla's actual targets; two bystanders that had exited an alley. "Look out!" Midoriya was in motion as he shouts while Yaoyorozu quickly moves to intercept the bolt with her grounded rod. But even as they move to stop it, the two of them knew they would be too late to stop the attack from hitting the bystanders.
As the two student heroes fought off Tesla, Eri knelt behind Yaoyorozu protected by the insulated blanket, watching them. When she heard Midoriya call out to her she had been watching the bolt zip past her and towards two other people that had shown up. Memories of her rescue flash through her mind, how desperate and scared the heroes looked but kept fighting regardless. She reaches out her hand, her horn glowing brightly; ever since arriving at UA Mr. Aizawa, Mirio, and Yaoyorozu have been helping her to control her Quirk. Even now, she remembers Mr. Aizawa warning her not to use her Rewind on any living thing unless given permission, no matter what.
'But…a bolt of lightning isn't a living thing.'
The bystanders scream in horror as one of them attempts to shield the other with their body, expecting the bolt to hit any second. But as the seconds tick on and no bolt hit them, they both risk a look and, to their surprise, the bolt of electricity had miraculously stopped in mid air right before hitting them. Tesla, Midoriya and Yaoyorozu all look on in disbelief as Eri had managed to not only control her Quirk but use it to save the bystanders. The sound of her struggling snaps Midoriya out of his stupor; his body moves on its own, ducking under the bolt to grab Yaoyorozu by her hips to move her lightning rod in the bolts path. The action draws her attention to it, making her lightly blush as the bolt struck the rod. Eri stops her Rewind before collapsing to her hands.
"Creati! The rubber!" Midoriya said before charging Tesla. The order gives her focus, pushing away the feelings that snuck up on her and fire more blobs at Tesla. They fly past Midoriya, hitting Tesla's right shoulder and face, coating them in rubber as well as keeping him from evading the young hero's assault.
"I WON'T GO DOWN ALONE!"
"You're done, Tesla!" Midoriya closes the distance, readying his leg for the knock out blow. "St. Louis Smash!" As he twists his body to deliver his kick, Midoriya fails to notice Tesla position his charged hand right at his chest. Right before his kick connects with Tesla's coated head and knocking him out, Tesla shot a high voltage bolt right into the young hero's chest.
"DEKU!" Yaoyorozu shouts. She drops the launcher and removes the lightning rod from her arm, racing to Midoriya as both he and Tesla collapse to the ground. As soon as she reaches him, she drops to his side, quickly running through the first aid procedure. She nearly froze when she couldn't feel his heart beating, but her drive to save Midoriya pushes her through it and begins performing CPR. Eri, breathing heavily, looks past the blanket that still was covering her as the bystanders knelt down beside her. She starts to cry as they watch Yaoyorozu try to resuscitate Deku. "Please, Midoriya! Come back to us!" Yaoyorozu bends down to perform mouth to mouth, her need to save her friend combined with the sound of sirens fuelling her belief she can still save him. "You can't die! I won't let you!" Suddenly, a strong surge of power flows through Midoriya's body, one she could feel while compressing his chest. It gathered to his heart, creating an electric shock that stung Yaoyorozu and jumpstarts his heart. She watches in relief and amazement as he takes a gasping breath before sitting up, coughing. "Izuku…".
At the sound of his name Midoriya turns to look at Yaoyorozu, seeing her joy at saving him. "Momo…". He said without even meaning to. He puts together that she must've performed CPR on him, making him blush a deep red.
With Midoriya breathing again, Yaoyorozu was able to calm down enough to recall what she felt right before he woke up. Looking at her hand for a moment, she looks back at him. "Midoriya—."
"Deku! Yaomomo!" They both turn to see Eri and the two bystanders running towards them as police, ambulance and Mr. Aizawa and Ms. Midnight arrive. Eri crashes into the two of them, holding them both as she cries while the bystanders thank the three of them. As the paramedics and their teachers check on them, the police restrained Tesla and took him away while one stays behind to collect everyone's statements.
"Why is it always you that gets into trouble, Midoriya?" Mr. Aizawa said with an exasperated breath. Midoriya looks away with an apologetic grimace as Eri squeezes his hand.
"Actually, sir. It was me the villain was after, not Midoriya." Yaoyorozu said with no small amount of guilt.
"What makes you so sure, Yaoyorozu?" Ms. Midnight asks.
"He was one of the villains from the USJ attack. It seems he was after me, Jiro and Kaminari as we were the ones who encountered him before Mr. Snipe saved us."
"I see." Ms. Midnight said. "Vengeance is a far too common motive for villains." She gives the three of them a warm smile. "But you two stood your ground, despite that. Well done. Creati. Deku." The two of them smile at their teacher as Aizawa lets out a sigh.
"Agreed. You two did a good job protecting Eri and the bystanders, while also keeping collateral damage low."
"…we can't take all the credit, sir." Midoriya admits. Yaoyorozu nods in agreement. Mr. Aizawa narrows his eyes as Ms. Midnight blinks in confusion. He looks to Eri with a smile. "Eri was the one who protected the bystanders. She used Rewind on the villains discharged bolt of electricity."
"Are you serious?" Ms. Midnight with surprise as Mr. Aizawa looks at the little horned girl, noting it had shrunk somewhat. "Even for a Pro, that would be difficult." Ms. Midnight smiles once again. "Your progress is incredible, Little Eri. Good job!"
Eri returns the smile for a moment, becoming a frown when she turns to Aizawa. He bends down to her level and meets her eyes, offering a small smile while placing his hand on her head. "That must've been a dire moment, for you to use Rewind in such a logical manner." Not long after that, Midoriya and Yaoyorozu gave their statements to the officer and the paramedics cleared him so he could return to the dorms rather than the hospital.
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"Nine hundred ninety-five! Nine hundred ninety-six!"
Midoriya brings his foot down to take a quick breather; while he had recovered quickly his insides were still stiff, making him take more breaks. Recovery Girl ensured him it would past within a day. "Nine hundred ninety-seven! Nine hundred ninety-eight!" When the five of them returned to the dorms, their classmates swarmed them, asking for details. Jiro and Kaminari were even more upset they weren't there to help, sparking a debate regarding personal conflicts and knowing when to leave them for more suitable heroes. "Nine hundred ninety-nine! One thousand!" He lets out a heavy breath, his legs burning and sore from the workout. Once they all settled down Mr. Aizawa and Ms. Midnight told the two of them to rest and recover while they inform the Big Three and the other teachers. After that, they left with Eri who waved to them as she left. Yaoyorozu spared him a look before the other girls practically dragged her away, saying tea and a hot bath would cure everything. Todoroki and Ida suggested the same for him, which he did as well. But, despite what happened, the young hero student felt he couldn't slack on his training.
"You shouldn't be pushing yourself." Midoriya looks around, spotting Yaoyorozu approaching him. "Especially after…your near death experience." He suddenly blushes, remembering she had to perform CPR in order to revive him. Meaning she had to press her lips against his. He can still recall the death glares he got from Mineta, Kaminari, and even Sero.
"I-i know I shouldn't." Midoriya replies before calming down. "But…I have to keep up my progress. No matter what." He notices a sad look on her face. "You don't have to worry. I'm adjusting it to compensate for my injuries. I'm not about to over do it and cause more strain." He gives a weak chuckle.
The two stood in silence for a moment, but before he could continue, Yaoyorozu spoke first. "I'm so sorry, Izuku." Midoriya stares at her, surprised. "Tesla was after me. If I wasn't there, you never would've…nearly died."
"Momo…".
"Seeing you lying there…your heart stopped beating…all because I was there—!"
"You saved me, Momo!" He said, interrupting her train of thought. "More than once during that fight." She looks up at him. "And don't forget what Midnight said about villains and vengeance. You can't blame yourself for what he chooses to do." He looks at his injured hand, thinking back to all the prior fights he's been in. With Stain and Overhaul lingering the longest, save for his encounter with Shigaraki at the mall. "Even if those choices…lead to tragedy." He looks back at her and smiles. "All we can do is get stronger, so that next time, we can stop any kind of tragedy from happening."
After a moment of looking at each other, Yaoyorozu starts to smile sadly while giving a short laugh. 'How do you do it Izuku? How do you stay so certain, even after nearly dying?' "Izuku…why do you want to be a hero so badly?"
"Oh, well…I admire heroes." He starts making gestures, his nerves getting the best of him. "I've watched All Might save people since I was a kid and, seeing everyone smiling and happy make me happy."
'Right…he saves people. Almost like…'. She thought back to outside the hospital when Bakugo was taken, how determined he looked. How obsessed he was about saving his friend. Suddenly, she recalls his hand around her hips earlier today; she knew it was instinctive, the safest way to maneuver her so the rod would intercept the electricity. But, she could still recall the feeling of his hand on her, making her lightly blush. "Is…that all it is? Just to make people smile?" Midoriya blinks, giving her a worried look. "You put yourself in harms way, even before you could control your Quirk. The lengths you go to are far more then any in our class. And, even though that's expected for heroes…for you…it seems…almost dire." Ever since Midoriya was revived Yaoyorozu had been thinking back to the moment she first met him, what he was like at the beginning of the school year to now. The admiration towards everyone in class and their Quirks, how nervous he appeared when he was voted as class rep, managing to beat her and Ida despite clearly not suited for the position. His steady progress, his drive to be the best, everything was brought to the forefront…the one odd factor she couldn't connect was…
She narrows her eyes while bringing a hand up to her chest. "Izuku…just…what is your Quirk?"
'Crap! I was afraid of this! Yaoyorozu's the smartest in our class, of course she would've figured it out. But why now? What did I do to make her suspicious?' His eyes widen in realization. 'When I died! She resuscitated me. She must've been performing CPR when One For All activated. So, was it her that saved me or the previous wielder's of One For All?'
"I see." Yaoyorozu said. Midoriya grunts in responses, taking a small step back, needing to stop this line of questioning and get to All Might for help. "Izuku. Do you remember when we were at the hospital right before Kamino happened?" He blinks, trying to keep his cool while nodding. "Todoroki and Kirishima asked me to help them find Bakugo while you were unconscious. I had asked for time to think on it."
"They…mentioned it…when I woke up." He replied, trying to think of some excuse for his Quirk as well as where she was going with this.
Yaoyorozu turns and looks up at the moon. "I had decided not to help them."
"Y-you did?" This took him by surprise. "Then why did you anyway?"
She looks to him with a small smile. "Because of you." His shoulders sag after hearing that. "I had just finished getting dressed to go meet Todoroki and Kirishima, thinking of ways to convince them not to go…when you came to my room." They both recall that moment, standing on opposite sides of the room just like they were now. "As soon as I saw your face, I knew you were going, whether I helped or not." Midoriya looks away, feeling bad for influencing her like that. "I was certain those two would follow you, so I changed my mind. I would go, in order to keep you three safe."
Suddenly, they both recall the feeling of death that washed over them once All For One appeared, shivering for a few seconds afterward. "…Izuku, you weren't born with your Quirk, were you?" His eyes widen as his eyes dilate, averting his face to hide it but being far too late. Yaoyorozu walks towards him until she wraps her arms around his neck, both startling him and making him blush from the closeness. "I won't push for details. You have your reasons and I trust them." Midoriya slowly calms down as she continues, tightening her hug. "You're an amazing person, Izuku. Not because of your Quirk, but despite it. You fight to save people, pushing past your limits to do so." She lets go and steps back, catching the stunned look on his face. "I know you won't ever stop working towards being the best hero you can be. So…". She takes another step back and creates a metal staff. "…I'll do my best to match you!" She gets into a fighting stances, her smile a fierce one. "I may not be able to match you in sheer power, but I can work hard to match your drive."
"…Momo." Midoriya finally said, utterly speechless. He expected her to push him for details like Bakugo had. But that's not who she was. She cares about her friends and saving people in the best possible way. But…that hug…. Izuku smiles back, activating One For All to 8% getting into his shoot style stance. "To be honest…I think you have a better drive then me. Momo."
"Shall we test that?" Yaoyorozu strikes, thrusting her staff at Midoriya, he moves his head, avoiding the attack. This starts their sparing match, trading skillful blows and smart tactics throughout. Out of everyone in their class, Bakugo was the best at combat, with Midoriya being a close second, tying with Todoroki. However, even though she was lacking in power and skill to some degree, Yaoyorozu was more than a match for the three in terms of strategy and tactics. Managing to prove it when she knocks Midoriya to the ground, using her staff and his own inertia. The two of them lock eyes as Midoriya continues their match, the two of them having joyful smiles on their faces.
Unbeknownst to the two of them, a few of their classmates had been watching them from their rooms, unable to make out what was being said. Bakugo eyes Yaoyorozu, suspecting she had figured out the truth about Midoriya and his Quirk. "Tch. That idiot." He pulls out his phone and sends a text to All Might about his suspicions.
"That must've been a trying battle." Todoroki said, watching his two friends sparring. "I'm glad they're okay though." As he turns away to go to bed, an odd tug from his chest catches his attention. "What was that?" He reaches up to touch his chest. "Strange. This feeling…". He thinks back to the time he was watching All Might with his mother, his fight with Midoriya at the Sports Festival, seeing Fuyumi smile during dinner after Endeavour fought in Hosu, when Natsuo was in danger. "Why is my chest…acting up from seeing those two together?'
"I…didn't realize…how much it effected you. Yaoyorozu." Uraraka looks out the window of the common area with Tsuyu close by watching her friend. As she watches Midoriya and Yaoyorozu sparring, Uraraka couldn't keep her chest from aching at the sight. When the two of them came back, all the girls brought her to the baths to help her calm down and relax. But as she talked with them, Uraraka had noticed her friend was distracted. She suspected it had to do with the fight from earlier and was devastated when Yaoyorozu revealed Midoriya had technically dead for a few seconds. As she continued to say she had successfully revived him, Yaoyorozu went silent for a moment, making Uraraka nervous. "What am I…suppose to do now?" She grabs her shirt by her chest and squeezes, her feelings for Midoriya returning stronger then before.
"Ochaco …". Tsuyu watches her friend struggle while keeping Midoriya and Yaoyorozu in her line of sight, unable to think of a way to help her friend navigate this possible love triangle developing. Her thoughts suddenly flash to Himiko Toga, concern of how she would disrupt this and whether Yaoyorozu was able to handle a deranged person like her.
Midoriya and Yaoyorozu closed together, the two of them gripping onto her staff. Their smiles hadn't faded as they breath heavily from the workout. As they look into each other's eyes, Midoriya begins to blush when his eyes quickly drift to her lips, remembering she had to of done mouth to mouth resuscitation before recalling that hug she gave him. His blush causes her to blush as memories of his hand on her hips spring to the forefront of her mind. In that instant, the two hero course students allow their young age to ponder the same question.
'Does Izuku…'
'Does Momo…'
'…like me?'
