The battlefield was a chaotic mess of destruction, the air thick with dust and smoke from the countless explosions that had torn through the city. Yet, amid the ruins, the fight raged on, and this time, All Might wasn't holding back. His once hopeful eyes were now clouded with determination and regret, his muscles tensed as he prepared for the next round.
Izuku:I remember the day I came home, locked outside to see how you gave Izumi the One For All, after crushing my dreams of being a hero
I spat, my voice dripping with venom.
Izuku:you chose her the same person who abused me, who maltreated me over me. You shattered my hopes, and now you want to stop me? Don't make me laugh!
Our fists collided with a thunderous impact, the force of our clash sending shockwaves through the air. The other heroes joined the fray, their faces grim as they realized what they were up against. But I wasn't fazed. I had long since shed any semblance of mercy.
"PHANTOM STRIKE!"
I roared, throwing a barrage of strikes infused with dark energy at All Might. My fists blurred as I attacked from every angle, my movements too fast for him to keep up. Each hit sent him reeling, the energy burning through his defenses like a hot knife through butter.
All Might grunted as he tried to counter, his punches heavy but lacking the precision they once had. He was fighting on the back foot, his resolve wavering as he faced the monster I had become.
But I wasn't done. I turned my attention to Inferno, my so-called father, who was barely able to stand after my last attack. I knew his weakness his throat was vulnerable, and if he kept using his flames, he would destroy it. But the stubborn bastard would never stop, not even at the cost of his own life.
"PIERCING FIRE SHOT!"
he yelled, his voice hoarse as he fired a long beam of condensed flames at me. The attack was powerful, but I could see the strain it put on him. Blood splattered from his mouth as he pushed himself beyond his limits.
I leaped into the air, my body crackling with energy.
"FALLEN STAR!"
I screamed, covering myself in a dark aura before smashing into the ground with all my might. The impact was catastrophic, the ground shattering beneath me as a massive shockwave tore through the battlefield. Giant rocks and debris were flung in every direction, the force of the explosion heading straight for my father.
"ECLIPSE BEAM!"
I unleashed a concentrated blast of dark energy that tore through the explosion, its trajectory aimed directly at Inferno.
But before it could reach him, Endeavor stepped in, using his own signature move to block the attack. The collision of our powers resulted in another massive explosion, the shockwave ripping through the already devastated city. The impact was so intense that both Inferno and Endeavor were sent flying, their bodies battered and broken.
But I wasn't about to let up. My attention shifted to the remaining heroes Hawks, Kamui Woods, Mount Lady, Best Jeanist, and, of course, All Might. They surrounded me, their expressions a mix of determination and desperation. They knew they were outmatched, but they had no choice but to fight.
Izuku:It's quite ironic, All Might
I said, my voice dripping with bitterness as I glared at him.
Izuku: I looked up to you as the Symbol of Peace, and you crushed my dreams of being a hero. You gave One For All to my sister the bane of my existence just me for me kidnapped and experimented on to create an even stronger quirk. The One Above All was designed to kill you, but I don't care what those dead bastards wanted. So, All Might... get out of my WAY!
My words hit him like a sledgehammer, his face pale with shock. The other heroes exchanged uneasy glances, their confidence faltering in the face of my unrelenting rage.
But they didn't back down. Hawks was the first to move, his wings flaring as he launched a barrage of razor-sharp feathers at me. I dodged them effortlessly, my body a blur as I closed the distance between us. In a flash, I was in front of him, my fist connecting with his gut in a devastating uppercut. He choked, blood spurting from his mouth as he was sent crashing into the ground.
Kamui Woods tried to ensnare me with his wooden tendrils, but I cut through them with a swipe of my hand, dark energy shredding the wood to splinters. He barely had time to react before I was upon him, delivering a spinning kick that snapped his neck with a sickening crack. His body crumpled to the ground, lifeless.
Mount Lady, in her giant form, tried to stomp me into the ground, but I sidestepped her attack, moving with inhuman speed. I jumped onto her leg and ran up her body, delivering a powerful punch to her temple. She let out a pained cry as she stumbled backward, her massive form collapsing as I leaped off her, landing gracefully on the ground.
Best Jeanist tried to use his fibers to restrain me, but I grabbed them with my bare hands, channeling my dark energy through the threads. They unraveled and disintegrated in my grasp, leaving him defenseless. I moved in for the kill, but before I could strike, All Might intervened, his fist slamming into my side.
The impact sent me skidding across the ground, but I quickly regained my footing, my body healing almost instantly. All Might's face was a mix of anguish and resolve as he charged at me, his fists blazing with the remnants of his once-great power.
I met his charge head-on, our fists colliding in a series of earth-shattering blows. The ground cracked and splintered beneath us, the air around us humming with the raw power of our clash. I could see the pain in his eyes, the regret for what had been done to me, but I didn't care. My anger had consumed me, and all that mattered now was the fight.
Izuku:Why did you give up on me?!
I shouted, my voice raw with emotion as I delivered a powerful uppercut to his jaw.
Izuku:Why did you choose her over me?!
All Might staggered back, blood dripping from his mouth as he struggled to find his footing.
All might:I... I thought I was doing the right thing...," he gasped, his voice barely audible. "I wanted to protect you...
"LIAR!" I roared, my fist smashing into his gut with enough force to lift him off the ground. He coughed up blood, his eyes wide with shock as I delivered a follow-up punch that sent him crashing into a nearby building.
But before I could press the attack, Inferno fired another
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Piercing Fire Shot"at me, the flames searing through the air. I barely managed to dodge, the intense heat singing my skin even as my body healed. I turned to face him, my eyes blazing with fury.
Izuku:I told you... to get out of my way
I snarled, my voice dripping with malice.
Izuku:You had your chance to save me, and you failed. Now, it's too late for apologies.
With a flick of my wrist, I summoned a massive orb of dark energy, its surface crackling with power.
"ECLIPSE BOMB!"
I yelled, launching the orb at Inferno with all my might.
The orb sped towards him, but before it could reach its target, Endeavor threw himself in its path, using his flames to try and deflect it. The resulting explosion was catastrophic, the shockwave tearing through the already devastated city, reducing buildings to rubble and sending both heroes flying.
I didn't wait for the dust to settle. I charged at All Might, who was struggling to stand, his once-mighty form battered and broken. I could see the defeat in his eyes, the realization that he was no longer the hero he once was.
Izuku:You were supposed to be the Symbol of Peace!
I spat, my fist slamming into his face with enough force to shatter bone.
Izuku:You were supposed to protect people like me!
All Might fell to his knees, blood dripping from his mouth as he looked up at me with hollow eyes. "I... I'm sorry..." he whispered, his voice barely audible.
But his apology only fueled my rage.
Izuku:Sorry won't bring back the years I lost!
I screamed, delivering a final, devastating punch that sent him crashing to the ground, unconscious.
The other heroes watched in horror as I stood over All Might's fallen form, my chest heaving with exertion. I could see the fear in their eyes, the realization that they were outmatched, that they couldn't stop me.
But I wasn't done yet. I turned to face Inferno and Endeavor, who were barely able to stand after the explosion.
Izuku:This ends now
I growled, my voice cold and unyielding.
"CHAOS BURST"
With a final surge of power, I unleashed a devastating wave of dark energy that swept across the battlefield, consuming everything in its path. The heroes tried to fight back, but they were no match for my power. One by one, they fell, their bodies broken and battered, until only I remained standing.
The city lay in ruins, the once-proud heroes reduced to nothing more than ashes and dust. I stood alone in the aftermath, my body crackling with residual energy, my mind a maelstrom of rage and sorrow.
But even as I stood victorious, I felt no satisfaction, no sense of accomplishment. The anger that had driven me was gone, leaving only an empty void in its place
I collapsed to my knees, my body trembling as the weight of everything I had been through came crashing down on me. My hands clutched my head, trying to block out the memories, but it was useless. The tears came in torrents, unstoppable, as I cried out in agony.
Izuku:Why...why all this?
My voice was raw, broken.
Izuku:I just wanted to be loved. I just wanted a family. Why...why did I have to suffer like this? Was being quirkless that much of a crime?
I could barely see through the haze of my tears, but I could hear the sound of footsteps approaching. They were slow, hesitant. I didn't need to look up to know who it was. The familiar scent of smoke and ash, mixed with the faintest trace of the cologne he used to wear, told me everything I needed to know.
Hisashi Midoriya "my father" staggered forward, covered in a myriad of injuries. His face was bloodied, a deep cut above his brow leaking crimson down the side of his face. His left eye was swollen shut, the skin around it already turning a dark, ugly purple. His lip was split, blood trickling down his chin. His once-pristine hero costume was torn and scorched, revealing raw, blistered skin beneath. His right arm hung limply at his side, likely broken from the impact of my earlier attack.
Yet despite the pain etched across his features, despite the horror in his eyes as he looked at me-his son-he did something I never thought he would. He dropped to his knees beside me and wrapped his arms around me, pulling me close.
"Izuku..." His voice was thick with emotion, barely above a whisper.
Izuku:I'm sorry... I'm sorry for everything.
I wanted to push him away, to scream at him, to hurt him like he had hurt me. But I was so tired. The anger, the pain, the hatred they had consumed me for so long, but now... now I just felt empty. Hollow. I leaned into his embrace, feeling the warmth of his body against mine, and I broke down completely.
Izuku:I... I just wanted to be like you... and All Might
I choked out, the words barely making it past the lump in my throat.
Izuku:Was that so bad?
My vision blurred, and the last thing I remembered before everything went black was the feeling of my father holding me, his tears mixing with mine.
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Third-Person View
Detective Tsukauchi arrived at the scene, his heart pounding in his chest. The abandoned industrial district had been reduced to a warzone. The destruction was beyond anything he had ever seen-entire buildings leveled, streets torn apart, and fires still raging in the distance. Smoke filled the air, mingling with the acrid scent of burnt metal and concrete.
Tsukauchi:What the hell...
Tsukauchi muttered under his breath, his eyes wide with disbelief as he surveyed the carnage.
The heroes who had fought Nemesis no, Izuku were scattered across the battlefield, each in a state of disarray. Hawks lay on the ground, his wings bent at odd angles, feathers scattered around him like fallen leaves. His normally vibrant eyes were dulled with pain, his chest rising and falling with shallow breaths.
Mount Lady was slumped against a collapsed building, her massive form shrunken down to her regular size. Her face was pale, a nasty gash running across her forehead, blood matting her blonde hair. She cradled her broken arm to her chest, her expression a mix of shock and sorrow.
Kamui Woods was entangled in his own vines, his body twisted in an unnatural position. His breathing was labored, each inhale accompanied by a pained wheeze. His costume was torn, revealing the bruises and cuts that marred his wooden skin.
Endeavor stood in the middle of the destruction, his flames flickering weakly around him. His once-proud figure was hunched, his shoulders slumped in defeat. His face was lined with exhaustion, his usually fiery eyes now dull and distant. Blood dripped from a wound on his side, staining his suit a dark red.
And then there was All Might, the Symbol of Peace. He knelt in the rubble, his eyes filled with a deep sorrow that Tsukauchi had never seen before. His costume was torn, his body battered and bruised, but it was the look on his face that spoke volumes. It was the look of a man who had lost everything he had ever fought for.
But it was the sight of Hisashi Midoriya that made Tsukauchi's breath catch in his throat. The once-proud hero, now reduced to a broken man, was kneeling in the midst of the devastation, cradling the unconscious form of his son in his arms. Izuku's body was riddled with scars deep, jagged marks that told the story of years of unimaginable suffering. Hisashi held him close, tears streaming down his face as he whispered apologies over and over again.
Tsukauchi approached cautiously, his heart heavy with the weight of what he was witnessing. This was no longer just a case. This was a tragedy one that had cost so many so much.
"Hisashi..." Tsukauchi's voice was gentle, but firm.
Tsukauchi:We need to get him to a hospital. He needs medical attention.
Hisashi looked up at Tsukauchi, his eyes filled with a mix of desperation and despair.
Hisashi:I... I can't lose him again, Naomasa. Not again. Please...
Tsukauchi placed a reassuring hand on Hisashi's shoulder.
Tsukauchi:We'll do everything we can. But right now, we need to move. The others need help too.
Hisashi hesitated for a moment, his grip on Izuku tightening. But finally, with a shaky breath, he nodded. "Okay... okay."
As the paramedics arrived, Tsukauchi watched as they carefully loaded Izuku onto a stretcher, his father never leaving his side. The other heroes were tended to as well, each one receiving the care they so desperately needed.
As Tsukauchi surveyed the scene one last time, he couldn't shake the feeling that this was far from over. The truth about what had happened to Izuku Midoriya what had turned him into Nemesis was still out there. And until they uncovered it, none of them would be able to rest.
"Let's move out," Tsukauchi ordered, his voice filled with determination.
Tsukauchi;We need to find out who did this... and we need to stop them before they do it again.
The night air was thick with tension as the ambulances sped away, their sirens wailing in the distance. And in the ruins of the abandoned district, the echoes of a battle that had shaken the very foundation of the city lingered, a grim reminder of the horrors that had been unleashed.