Izuku inhaled deeply before turning to face the omnitrix, his fingers deftly rotating the dial. He chose a transformation that endowed him with formidable strength and crimson skin. As he stepped out of the luminous glow, he began to feel lighter; the sensation intensifying with each passing moment. Before he could even flex his muscles, a dreadful cold enveloped him, and he watched in horror as his arms impaled his chest. Panic set in. Perspiration broke out as he felt an internal tug. Two hands clutched him firmly, presenting him before the immense, bright pink eye of Ghostfreak. The eye dilated, accompanied by a sinister laugh.
"How is this possible?! I didn't even select you on my watch!" Izuku cried. It blithered him, seeing the transformation he would use floating in front of him with an intense grip on him.
"You should be afraid. You're a monster." Ghostfreak's eerie voice trickled down Izuku's spine.
"What?! Why are you doing this?" Izuku cried louder with sweat dripping down harder than ever before. In minutes or seconds, there would be tears streaming down his face.
"This is one of the few ways I can communicate with you when you don't transform into me. You're a monster for keeping me in here." Ghostfreak stated.
"Please let me go..." Izuku whimpered. "I'm sorry for keeping you in here! I'm still new to this watch."
"You better figure it out. Or I'll haunt you forever." Izuku's face turned pale, his eyes completely white with deep fear. He's not going to forget this horrible nightmare.
"Please don't! This has to be a dream!" Izuku hyperventilated shortly after a shriek.
"Remember, I'll haunt you every night." Ghostfreak's eerie voice boomed. Whether he could visit Izuku in every dream at night was a gamble. It was a complete miracle Ghostfreak even could use this ability in the first place. Ghostfreak made damn sure he'd try.
"Ahhh! Don't hurt me!" Izuku loudly cried into the soft bedroom in the dark. He reached immediately for his blanket and turned on the lamp next to him. He felt a tiny sliver of comfort seeing his All Might posters, but he still panicked. He placed his hand over his chest and felt his fearful heart beating.
Izuku's anxiety surged as he heard a succession of booming footsteps. Moments later, his dear mother flung open the bedroom door, entering with profound worry etched on her face, tears nearly spilling from her eyes.
"Izuku?! Honey, what's wrong?!" Inko cooed through Izuku's deep breathing.
"Mom... I had a nightmare." Izuku sadly replied with a couple of trembling in his voice.
"I'm so sorry to hear that, honey. I promise you're okay." Inko stated.
Meanwhile, in the morning
"Ugh, I just wanted to take a walk in the woods to clear my mind and now I'm being attacked by another robot?!" Heatblast screamed. It was a pure surprise that nobody heard the battle. Then again, that could change at any time if they got closer to the nearby city with their battle. Midoriya, of course, wanted to avoid that in case any civilians got caught in the crossfire. Before the robot set its sights on Midoriya, it briefly observed a few other heroes in the distance. It might have learned more and attacked, but Vilgax had specifically programmed it to capture the Omnitrix and destroy its bearer.
Heatblast had to remember his training or else the battle would take way longer than needed. He didn't want to be a punching bag for the massive drone, either.
"Oh, come on! I had a nightmare and now a tougher giant robot is attacking me?!" Heatblast shouted as he avoided the swipes of the large robot.
"A drone attacked me a while ago and has a similar design, well that one was a bit smaller, I guess. This can't be a coincidence!" Heatblast thought to himself as the robot's red eyes started to glow.
"I'm gonna burn you up!" Heatblast quipped. His brain stopped worrying and put all his energy into extending his arms, opening his palms extremely wide and wincing his eyes.
The spread of a flamethrower collided against the robot's chest area, the chest became more red every second as small sparks of electricity popped out of its chest. Heatblast was surprised when the flamethrower attack stunned the massive drone. Perhaps there was a weak spot? There was reduced tightness and, miraculously, the endurance levels of the robot's chest started to dwindle.
However, after a minute of pausing, Heatblast's luck ran out as the drone used the lasers from its eyes to shoot intense projectile beams that collided with Heatblast's chest. "That stung." Heatblast sprang to his feet after landing in the dirt.
"Okay، I've got to wrap this up," Heatblast yelled. He looked around, but only noticed the drone wandering closer. He was now much, much lower in doubt and feeling. So the feeling of panicking and needing to wrap up the current situation increased.
"Oh okay, let's try that again," Heatblast said while propelling himself closer to the robot. He raised his fist into a flaming fireball and soon as the attack collided against the robot's chest, there was a small explosion. The tiny explosion broke off the robot's chest, which revealed the gray innards of the robot along with green, red, and yellow wires. The energy core was placed inside with the wires connecting to it. The core itself noticeably had red energy radiating from it.
Midoryia's keen eyes took advantage of the massive drone, pausing again, but it stuck out to him how the core was glowing slower with every attack. Whenever it suffered damage, the robot seemed to freeze. Luckily, Midoriya retained his fiery quirk and swiftly planned out his next attack.
"The robot's core is exposed... one powerful attack should take care of it and hopefully it's shut off." Heatblast thought to himself as he took a deep breath and charged up his firepower. Heatblast launched himself into the air, his other fist charged and ready to deliver a powerful, fiery punch.
"Please work!" Heatblast shouted as intense heat surrounded the robot's core. The core was shutting down slowly as various wires burned away. The innards of the robot were in a tornado of heat and were about to melt away with ease. The robot remained motionless, its red eyes became lifeless and started to wither into darkness. Heatblast's body had flame particles surrounding him along with flowing flames in his eyes and hands that blew in the air.
"I think it's working!" Heatblast thought after a few more seconds of holding his hand on the core and surrounding it with intense heat, the robot was starting to fall and the torso was becoming covered in ash. The robot's eyes became pitch darkness as Heatblast's eyes gleamed intensely and his flames continued to blow in the air. Heatblast was about to leave a massive cloud of smoke after he finished melting the robot's core and exactly after half a second, he succeeded in his plan.
Heatblast's eyes had a surprise expression as he leaped off the robot's chest. It quickly timbered to the ground, leaving multiple branches, leaves, and a mess on the dirty ground. Heatblast huffed and swiveled to stand over the robot's collapsed body.
"Phew... that was rough," Heatblast commented between a few more huffs. Heatblast sighed and a couple of drops of flames dwindled as soon as they made contact with the dirt.
"Crap!" Heatblast cried out upon seeing a small blaze rapidly expand into a larger conflagration, consuming and spreading across the forest trees. Midoriya, who had been training in the area not long before, now faced the task of extinguishing the wildfire. As Heatblast extended his arms toward the onslaught of flames, he inadvertently launched a fireball, which only served to intensify the fire's brightness and reach. The act was deliberate, yet frightening simultaneously.
"Crap! I need to focus!" "Heatblast!" he exclaimed. Swiftly, he extended his arms and planted his feet firmly on the ground, drawing the raging fire into his palms. The sight was mesmerizing as the forest fire shrank, its flames flowing into Heatblast's hands. A minute passed, and with a final huff, he stood tall, a tired yet triumphant smile on his face. The forest fire had vanished, leaving behind only a few ash-dusted branches—a testament to his success.
"Oh goodness, so much happened this morning," Heatblast commented. As he looked down at his chest, he stared at the badge he wore, which started to rapidly blink once more.
"Oh... I need a minute to breathe and think." Izuku huffed and rested against a nearby tree.
"I need to contact All Might and tell him about this. This can't be a coincidence!" Izuku yelled out loud.
Izuku's eyes sparkled and widened as he observed the robot's collapsed form in the forest. He felt a mix of terror and triumph after defeating such an adversary. The person dispatching these drones after him piqued his curiosity.
Izuku fumbled for his phone in his pocket and quickly pulled it out, dialing All Might's number with haste. It still felt surreal to him that he had All Might's number, but it was the only way he could think of to contact him.
Following a series of three beeps, the triumphant voice of All Might greeted him through the speaker. Yet, it dawned on him that the message was pre-recorded. All Might appear to be preoccupied or engaged elsewhere. Disappointment washed over Izuku, but he knew he needed to manage his anxiety somehow.
"I'm tired... I should head home." As Izuku emerged from the forest, he reflected on how it had become a sanctuary for him, offering tranquility, peace, and a space to unwind or experiment with the myriad transformations of his omnitrix. Just the day before, he had honed his skills in athletic leaping with the creature he affectionately named 'Wildmutt'.
Midoryia's Residence
He attempted to appear relaxed, yet his eyes remained vigilant and observant. Midoriya inhaled deeply, composing himself. He shut his eyes, sighing as he tried to relax and find peace in his mind. Unfortunately, his phone rang, interrupting him. Midoriya's finger hesitated momentarily before pressing the button, and then he quickly brought the phone to his ear.
"Young Midoryia, did you need something?" All Might greeted him with a reassuring voice and asked a question.
"All Might! A giant robot attacked me! It was similar to the drones that attacked me earlier, but this robot was bigger and scarier!" Midoriya's panic resonated through the phone's receiver.
"What?! I'm sorry to hear that, Young Midoriya?! Are you okay?!" All Might eagerly asked.
"Yes, I'm okay! I defeated the robot, but the robot's body shortly disappeared before I left the forest where it attacked me!"
"Young Midoryia, good job defeating the robot. You continue to impress me. As for the robot, I'm not sure what to say or think. It's hard to find it when it disappeared."
"Thank you, All Might! I'm trying to do my best. I've been through a lot lately and that robot was tough. I guess I'm stronger than I realize," Midoryia stated.
"Of course you are! I've got to go, Midoryia. I'll see you later. Be careful and remember that I'll assist you with anything you need."
"Thanks, All Might. See you later!" Midoryia said as his phone made a beeping noise and his finger placed itself on the red button to end the call. He placed his phone on his lap as he heard a few footsteps getting closer to him.
"Izuku, are you okay? You look tired. I'm sorry I was doing laundry and didn't hear you come in after you went for your morning walk." Inko apologized with a reassuring smile.
"I'm okay, mom! I'm alright! Um, I was doing some jogging in the forest!" Midoriya offered an excuse. He observed his mother's expression shift from confusion to reassurance. She was pleased to learn her son was engaging in some exercise, yet she was slightly suspicious. Izuku had not mentioned this before and seemed more fatigued than usual.
The reassuring smile of his mother rejuvenated Izuku, filling him with a surge of warm energy. He had just one day left before he would discover whether his U.A. acceptance letter had arrived.
Meanwhile, with Vilgax on his ship
"Master, the drone failed to retrieve the omnitrix. Do you wish to send another?" The android was inquisitive. Its glowing eyes contributed to the control room's red and orange hues. Inside a canister, Vilgax's shattered form lay still. Though his body was almost fully restored, his arms were the last remaining part and took the longest to regenerate.
Like all of Vilgax's androids, it had a grayish head with four eyes and a torso adorned in yellow and orange, complemented by arms with gray gloves that interrupted the orange texture. The android's legs were dark gray, matching its boots. All of them bore the same design features, following Vilgax's orders to carry out his commands. In the lower part of the ship, Vilgax had two androids working on creating more, with additional enhancements intended for deployment later. "No... Whoever wields the omnitrix is strong and has learned its capabilities. I see that I need more skill than sending significant drones." Vilgax gravelly answered.
"Seek me the three most powerful and deadly bounty hunters in the galaxy... NOW!" Vilgax's filtered and nasal voice boomed.
The robot tilted its head in acknowledgment. Clutching a tablet, it scanned through a list of various bounty hunters. Vilgax required only the elite. The stoic android swiftly tapped on the tablet, browsing through the profiles of numerous bounty hunters until it identified the top three—renowned as the best in the galaxy, having pursued bounties across dozens of planets.
"Listen carefully. I want all three of you to snatch the omnitrix." Vilgax's voice weighed heavily in the room. His voice was terrifying to any mortal being who stumbled upon his path. All three weren't scared of the warlord, but they just wanted their reward after demonstrating their skills. Each of them had a special talent.
"The one who succeeds will collect the reward. Disappoint me and you'll be lucky if I allow you to live."
"However, be wary. My drone has observed that this place is full of individuals with extraordinary abilities."
"Affirmative. I won't disappoint you. Not sure about the other two here, though." Kraab commented. The robotic crab had a glowing sheen littering around his body. His eyes were golden, with a fearsome golden glow to them. He was perfect in raw strength and specialized in various species of aliens.
"I'm watching you, Sixsix. You aren't the most reliable." Tetrax Shard commented. Sixsix grumbled while turning away with his arms crossed.
It was only mere hours ago before being contacted by one of Vilgax's droids, and Sixsix robbed Tetrax of his final reward. Although since they were both joined in the top 3 bounty hunters, they had to cross paths.
"Just get out of here and travel to Earth already. Remain stealthy and hidden and get the omnitrix." Vilgax remarked.
Each of the three bounty hunters settled into a pod adorned with blinking buttons and levers. The technology was robust and advanced. The lights shifted from a soft blue to a deep red hue as they were secured inside.
The sole windows in each pod displayed the bright blue planet Earth, marked with its iconic blue and green markings. After a few more minutes, they would launch, and each of the three bounty hunters would reach the planet.
The pods were last seen with a trail of orange as they launched and fired off through the blackness of space. It was officially now that their mission started.
Meanwhile, with All Might
"Remember, young Midoriya. Don't underestimate your foe. You can easily lose the upper hand if you do!" All Might advised.
"Understood, All Might! I think I've accidentally made that mistake before." Izuku awkwardly recalled.
"Always remember, my boy, never underestimate anyone, especially your enemies. You never know what they're capable of."
"Hah, you're right All Might." For a moment, he glanced at the excited pupil staring at him with a bright smile.
"Well, I've got to go, Young Midoriya. Take it easy today." All Might, in his muscular form, soared into the sky, bidding Midoriya farewell with a wave before proceeding on his path. Since evil never rests and the call for heroism is ceaseless, he departed swiftly.
"All Might, we should lure these guys to someplace where so many innocents won't be caught in the crossfire!"
"Good thinking, Young Midoriya!"
Elsewhere in Japan
"Ugh, it stinks here." The robotic voice said he was right and the fact there was a ton of junk and other disgusting items around there proved his point. They each landed in some sort of a junkyard in the middle of Japan. However, the other bounty hunter's head turned each way and noticed they were missing one of them. However, this was good for him since he hated the other guy and had a bad history with him.
"Where's Tetrax? You know where he is, Bug Breath?" Kraab's voice took on a mocking tone as Sixsix glanced his way. With a shrug and a grumble, Sixsix activated his jetpack and swiftly flew away from the robotic bounty hunter. Kraab, noticing this, realized he needed to move as well. His scanners quickly locked onto the Omnitrix's signal, and he followed, although he was unfortunately slower than Sixsix.
Sixsix had approached the Omnitrix's vicinity in mere seconds, with Kraab trailing close behind. It would take Kraab a few additional seconds to arrive at Sixsix's position. Contrary to Sixsix, who was above ground, Kraab would navigate underground. Sixsix, with stealth, concealed himself behind a structure before swiftly ascending to above it. He settled down and pressed a button on his arm; the user of the Omnitrix was close by, more beneath him than directly beside him. However, unknown to Sixsix, he heard a couple of footsteps grow closer from behind him. Without a doubt, he turned around, extended his arm, and armed the missiles and projects inside of it.
"I'm guessing you're a villain from the costume you got and the fact you're aiming a weapon at me. So how about we make this quick and I kick your butt?!" "The rabbit-themed hero," she declared, assuming a battle stance as her white hair billowed behind her. She gritted her teeth.
Sixsix made a gibberish noise from behind his mask and Mirko didn't understand it but she wasn't going to stand still as Sixsix effortlessly fired the lasers from his arm cannon, Mirko's incredible leg strength made her leap over them and get the upper hand on Sixsix, she extended her leg as her foot collided against Sixsix's mask. Sixsix growled as he quickly recovered and transformed his hand into a reddish buzzsaw with a red aura around it. He instantly charged towards Mirko while throwing his hand in different directions. Mirko easily dodged it but felt a bit of her long hair be clipped from the buzzsaw.
"You're going to pay for that! Nobody messes with my hair!" As Sixsix hurled his buzzsaw, Mirko dodged, only for Sixsix to anticipate her move and seize her arm with his other hand, flinging her down at his feet atop the building's rooftop where they were standing. Mirko was determined not to give up after that; a true hero never surrenders.
Sixsix stomped his foot on Mirko's stomach as she coughed up a bit of spit. She was in pain and felt the increased pressure of Sixsix's stomp. She folded her legs and launched them with force against Sixsix, which knocked him back enough for Mirko to regain a bit of breathing room. She clutched her stomach and took a second for her to attack. With a swift sidestep, Sixsix evaded her attack and quickly grabbed her arm, pulling her in close. Before she could regain her bearings, Sixsix unleashed a powerful punch, landing right in the center of her face. The impact sent a shockwave of pain throughout her body, rendering her dazed and disoriented. Her vision momentarily blurred as a warm liquid began dripping down her face. As she touched a hand to her nose, she felt a sharp sting and noticed a trickle of blood streaming from her nostrils. A deep red mark appeared on her face, slowly spreading across her whole face.
Mirko struggled to keep his eyes open, but the force was overwhelming. She succumbed to unconsciousness, marking one of her first defeats in a long while. She was far from pleased, yet she remained silent, unfortunately accepting herself becoming unconscious. Sixsix, the formidable bounty hunter, wasn't finished with her. With swift aggression, he seized her by the throat, his chuckle a muffled, unintelligible sound as he dangled her over the building's edge. Mirko's quirk granted her enhanced defense and strength; she would survive, albeit likely with several broken bones. Without a single movement, he hastily opened his fingers and observed as Mirko fell from the medium-sized building. It wasn't as tall as a skyscraper or the other buildings in the vicinity, but it was still high enough to leave her with broken bones.
The car crumpled as Mirko's sturdy body landed squarely on it. Emitting only a groan, she remained motionless, her body slightly sinking into the car's top. The vehicle's glass shattered in all directions. Onlookers gazed upon her barely breathing form sprawled across the car. A bystander quickly called for paramedics, who would arrive within moments. Meanwhile, Sixsix made a swift exit from the building, intent on pursuing the Omnitrix wielder with the same ferocity as before.
Sixsix flew through the bright sky, hiding among the clouds and raising himself higher. He was close to locking onto the omnitrix's signal.
Meanwhile Izuku Midoriya
Izuku sat peacefully on a bench in the park, turning to a blank page in his notebook, which had been partially restored after being scorched by Bakugo. With a pencil in hand, he deftly intercepted an incoming blue ray, and in an instant, the pencil sketched the monstrous form Kevin had assumed. Izuku meticulously recorded the details of that day, the appearance of Kevin's transformed state, and the quirks he might possess, given that he had absorbed many from Izuku's Omnitrix. Witnessing what befell Kevin was tragic. Izuku believed he didn't merit such a fate, yet he acknowledged that it was, after all, Kevin's own doing.
Izuku had forgotten his artistic prowess; he enhanced Kevin's figure with details such as the lines on his back and his wings, yet he lacked a pen for proper inking. Having not sketched for several days, it was refreshing for him to divert his attention and immerse himself in art. Alas, this respite was about to cease.
"What's that noise?!" Izuku exclaimed loudly, drawing puzzled looks from the two bystanders. He was about to move when he noticed the noise intensifying and the ground beginning to shake, prompting the two individuals to retreat a few steps. Izuku remained seated on the bench, a shiver running through him as his muscles tensed.
"Oh please, don't be another robot attack!" Izuku panicked as his mind began to race with various thoughts. The thoughts grew louder with each passing second, sweat beginning to drip from the sides of his head. His eyes widened comically as the source of the rumbling broke through the ground, dirt cascading from its form, while the sun glinted off its brown robotic texture. The source was another robot, but this time it had a different color scheme, and unlike the others, it resembled a robotic crab.
"Who are you?! Are you here for my watch?!" Izuku asked, his panic intensifying. His muscles were still a bit tense, but he quickly guided his hand over to his omnitrix hastily as the robot got closer to him. Izuku wasn't going to wait for the attack. He stared at the omnitrix and pressed the green buttons. In a moment of panicking, he slammed it down without even taking a second to select the alien. He normally would, but that would take too long, as the robotic crab was charging up a laser in its claw.
"Diamondhead?!" Izuku shouted, unharmed by the laser, now ready to defend himself. He assumed a fighting stance as Kraab charged up another laser. Diamondhead recalled his training and transformed his arm into an improvised shield, blocking the laser as it vanished upon impact.
"Alright, how about we settle this with melee combat?!" Kraab challenged, while several bystanders fled in terror, some reaching for their phones to summon assistance. Diamondhead believed a pro hero would arrive shortly, but he questioned his ability to endure until then. The relentless pounding from Kraab's claw had already sent him reeling multiple times. Diamondhead felt each collision with Kraab pushing him back, yet he stood resolute. Amidst the chaos, he spotted a few bystanders; their safety was paramount. An idea sparked in Diamondhead's mind, and with a forceful stomp, he summoned a cascade of crystals. The ground erupted in a trail of sharp spikes, sending Kraab tumbling to the earth. Diamondhead swiftly turned to reassure the frightened civilians. To provide some protection, he raised his arm and the crystals he summoned followed in motion. They created a chunk of large crystal spikes that acted as a barrier to shield behind. The citzens were still scared but slightly less terrified thanks to the barrier.
The large shards of diamonds provided the exact thing they needed. However, one of the civilians was an older gentleman. He wore a red shirt with flowers on it and he remained silent but had a raised eyebrow. He kept staring at the crystals as a feed of unlocked memories flossed his head. Before you could think about them he turned to the scared citizens and helped guide them away from the trouble. Shortly here, he had a hunch that a pro hero would arrive.
"Wait, what's that in the sky?" Diamondhead was questioning when, before he could get a clear view of his attacker, they zoomed towards him in a purple blur. He felt himself caught by something powerful, a dizziness washing over him that intensified as his back crystal was seized by the assailant. He could sense himself being hauled through the air. Before he had a chance to fully grasp his predicament, he felt the grip on him loosen and found himself plummeting towards an area less crowded than the park. His vision remained a blur, dazed and dizzy from the recent flight he experienced.
"Oh, man... that was not a fun ride." Diamondhead coughed, cleared his throat, and rubbed his head. He needed to remember that he was in danger, but what time was left in his Omnitrix? Diamondhead didn't want to find out and needed to provide some distraction to help himself.
Diamondhead regained his vision, and his golden eyes fixed on the sight of Sixsix, whose hand had been replaced by a buzzsaw. Knowing he was in danger, Diamondhead prepared to defend himself, determined to avoid a collision with the buzzsaw. As Sixsix charged towards him, swinging the buzzsaw, Diamondhead dodged and countered by transforming his hand into a barrage of sharpened crystals.
Sixsix, admittedly caught off guard by the barrage of crystals striking his mask, shielded his face with his arm while brushing off the shards embedded in his armor. With a grumble, he adopted a more serious demeanor. As he marched towards Diamondhead, his fury was evident. He raised his arm, displaying several holes, each big enough to house three grenades. Diamondhead, in response, deflected the attack with ease using his arm, yet he still felt a slight sting. To Diamondhead's dismay, the situation worsened when the Omnitrix emitted its three signature beeps. Sixsix briefly shielded his eyes from the bright red flash of light.
"No! Not now!" Izuku's voice whined. Izuku felt sweat dripping swiftly from his forehead. He wasn't in a good situation and his anxiety meter kept going upwards.
"I can't fight this guy! Even with some of my training, he entirely overpowers me!" Izuku's thoughts were filled with tears as he backed into a rock, unfortunately finding no more space to retreat. His anxiety spiked with each stomp that Sixsix took toward him. Sixsix emitted an unintelligible alien noise as he aimed his arm laser at Izuku. Izuku closed his eyes and raised his arms in a futile attempt to block the laser, knowing well that it wouldn't work.
"Don't worry, I am here!" The cheering voice interrupted the tension. Izuku and Sixsix stopped for a minute in unison to stare at the new hero that arrived. Sixsix was ultimately confused and before he could fire his laser, All Might rushed quickly toward him and pushed him out of the way. Sixsix skidded towards a rock as dents in his armor were visible. All Might briefly stared at his fingers as he felt a small stinging to them the second his fist collided with Sixsix.
"Huh, that actually kind of hurt. What is this armor made of?" All Might pondered for a moment before turning to Izuku and assisting him to his feet. He observed the minor bruises and the trace of blood on Izuku's arm. His shirt was slightly torn, yet aside from the solitary bruise, he was largely unharmed.
"Are you okay, young Midoriya?" All Might inquired, his iconic smile in place, yet a tone of concern lingered in his voice. Izuku gave an expression of reassurance he felt a small bit happy. However, that happiness was short-lived as Sixsix regained his footing and grumbled again, this time activating his jetpack.
"Young Midoriya, quickly take cover and return once your watch is recharged! I'll deal with this villain," All Might commanded, preparing for the impending fight. Despite the tension, he maintained his smile, observing that Sixsix was gearing up for his next move. All Might rushed towards him and connected his fist against Sixsix and did various punches against his armor. All Might was doing pretty good and Sixsix struggled to keep up. Despite having high-tech armor for space, he was struggling.
"Come on, please recharge!" Izuku grumbled as he feverishly tapped his finger against the watch's surface, fiddling with the small red buttons encircling the dial. The quirk support item required time to recharge; it had only been three minutes, and he needed to wait patiently for another six minutes.
"Huh, you aren't as tough as you look!" All Might declared as he grasped Sixsix by the arm and hurled him forcefully to the ground. Sixsix's helmet bore a small crack, and his armor was riddled with dents and scrapes. His weapons were severely overheated and unable to fire, his energy was depleted. Regrettably, he was defeated. Sixsix believed he could gain the upper hand against the symbol of peace, but alas, he failed, having underestimated his opponent's speed.
"You're going into custody!" declared All Might with a smile, while Sixsix was unable even to turn his head to look at All Might's face, overwhelmed by pain and exhaustion.
"You can come out now, Midoryia! I defeated this fiend!" All Might called out, capturing the anxious gaze of Izuku, who stared back with a blank expression. Glancing at his watch, he sighed, noting that his Omnitrix was still flashing red.
"Thank you for saving me, All Might!" Izuku proudly cheered, "He was a tough villain." Izuku added with a smile.
"No need to thank me, young Midoriya! That villain was tough, but I've faced even tougher opponents in my time. But don't worry, I managed to take him down without breaking a sweat!" All Might commented.
"Wow, that's incredible, All Might! I knew you were the Number One hero and all, but seeing you take down a tough villain like it was nothing... It's just amazing!" Izuku replied with a deep cheer, and he was a bit overjoyed.
"Did your watch recharge yet?" All Might was inquisitive, holding Sixsix securely. Izuku inhaled sharply, moving his arm closer to All Might's chest, where All Might's gaze was fixed on the Omnitrix in its recharging mode. He knew it was recharging, yet an unpleasant odor remained.
"unfortunately, as you can see, no."
Unfortunately, before either of them could react, they heard the sound of a vehicle nearby. It was more electronic and breezy, unlike any terrestrial vehicle. The noises were entirely alien, and fittingly, the hoverboard was operated by an alien clad in tight armor and a helmet. The person wore a shiny grey bodysuit with triangular pauldrons and a utility belt, and on top sat a retractable black helmet which was entirely alien. All Might and Izuku both shared a surprised facial expression.
"Greetings, I'm here for the omnitrix. However, I need a favor."
"The omnitrix? Ugh, who else wants it today?" Izuku vented.
"Could you do me a favor?"
"And what favor would that be? It's not every day that someone comes asking for help from the Number One hero! But tell me, are you sure you're not a villain, trying to lure me into a trap?" All Might skeptically asked.
"Turn into an alien with that device on your wrist." He requested with a grave expression and a solemn tone. The beeping of the Omnitrix caught the attention of all three individuals, and the enigmatic alien waited patiently for Izuku to transform.
"Um... aliens? Is there a particular one you want me to change into?" Izuku asked, a hint of apprehension in his voice.
"Yes, you clearly can turn into aliens. Why are you asking me that? Are you humans too dumb?"
"N-no. I-I didn't know." Izuku stuttered while staring at his omnitrix and pressing a green tiny button. The dial popped up and Izuku used his fingers to switch it. He selected the black shadow of an alien that seemed to be taller than him and a bit lengthy." The green light flashed and disappeared, unveiling a tall alien with a black exterior marked by green stripes that mimicked circuitry. Its head consisted of a single green glowing eye that intensified in brightness with every word it spoke.
"Uh... now what do you want me to do?" Izuku inquired as All Might loomed over them. He remained silent, yet vigilant, watching closely in case the enigmatic alien attempted any deceit that could harm either of them. "I call this one, Upgrade," Izuku added.
"Your body is completely amorphous. Your humanoid form can reshape and move like a liquid. You can merge with and possess any technology by encasing your liquified body over it. The size of the device is not significant, and you control it as naturally as you would your own body." The stranger continued to explain, while Upgrade remained silent and confused. All Might was speechless, uncertain of what to say, but quickly decided to ask a question instead.
"Well, since you've been explaining a lot, do you mind telling us your name? All Might questioned.
The stranger huffed through his mask and retracted it as he answered, "The name's Tetrax." Upgrade seemed more interesting.
"Uh... Mr. Tetrax, if you're here to take my omnitrix, why haven't you yet?, before Tetrax could respond, Izuku accidentally muttered loudly,
"As much as I wanna hand you over to Vilgax... he'd kill you and you're a kid. I lost my family and my son was a little younger than you. I can't cause harm to a child."
"Who's Vilgax and who harmed your child?"
"Vilgax, he destroyed my planet, causing the death of my people and my wife and son. I was the last one to make it out. I tried taking my son with me, but one of Vilgax's drones took him, and I was too late to save him."
"Why are you working for him?"
"Truth be told, he's the only one who offered the most Taydenite in the galaxy. My ship and equipment are breaking and nobody besides Vilgax has enough Taydenite to help me repair it. Vilgax, unfortunately, has the last shard of my planet ever to exist. I need it..." Tetrax explained.
"But if it has me capturing a child like you who was a similar age to you... I can't do it."
"I'm so sorry, nobody should have to go experience that." Upgrade muttered. All Might remained speechless while having one hand on Upgrade.
"Extraterrestrial life is alien to you Earthlings? Strange. Typically, most planets are aware of aliens, even less advanced ones like yours."As Textrax completed his sentence, he reached into the holster on his right hip, drew a brightly glowing blue cube, and tapped it twice before tossing it onto the ground. He observed as Upgrade and All Might stepped back.
"Could you throw that guy atop the cube for me?" Tetrax raised an eyebrow and smirked briefly as All Might complied. Unfortunately, he was nearing the end of his time limit, and a cloud of smoke enveloped all three. Moments later, it cleared, revealing a skeletal figure that bore a faint resemblance to All Might.
"You have about seven minutes left before you transform to normal and quickly step back both of you!" Following Tetrax's command, they complied; he assumed a ready stance and crossed his arms. Suddenly, a large hole appeared in the ground, as though someone was drilling beneath them. After a moment, an explosion of dirt burst forth, accompanied by the familiar robotic crab that had previously attacked Izuku. Dirt continued falling as the golden eyes that Kraab had provided a bright light to the area, he was more angry than usual and immediately aimed his claw in Upgrade's direction.
"Not so fast, Kraab." Texrax, with his arms crossed, stomped on the ground. He then extended his arms and raised them in the air, summoning two large crystal constructs around Kraab. This provided Upgrade with an opportunity to strike. Upgrade charged forward maneuvered through the crystal constructs, and landed a hefty punch against Kraab's face. The forceful punch sent Kraab tumbling to the grimy earth, flattening the grass beneath him as he landed on his back. Seizing the moment, Textrax unleashed two icy shackles from his hands, launching them towards Kraab's arms. They bound him tightly, rendering his arms immobile and providing Upgrade with the upper hand he needed.
"Wow... just wow." All Might's gaze fixed on Upgrade as he crouched closer to Kraab, beginning to blend his arms into Kraab's texture. Soon, All Might observed Upgrade seamlessly integrating into Kraab, becoming one with his wires, circuits, and machinery. For Upgrade, it felt akin to being inside a computer; during his month as this particular alien, he had only merged with vehicles, never with a fully sentient robot. Upgrade was successful, and surprisingly, it led to new insights about machinery. It seemed that the longer he remained integrated with it, the more he learned about technology, which he found both impressive and fascinating. In another moment, he would completely disable Kraab's ability to move, and he also needed to revert within three minutes.
"Noo! I s-we-ar, I'll get my revenge on- a-ll of you!" Kraab's speech slurred as his voice box deteriorated with each passing second, and his eyes dimmed, the golden light they once emitted now extinguished. He had become nothing more than a shell of machinery, marked with dents and lifeless limbs.
"I hate this planet." Kraab thought as he fully accepted his fate and grumbled as Tetrax grabbed the blue cube he had and double-tapped it before throwing it on top of Kraab. He soon disappeared, being locked inside the cube with the unconscious Sixsix. All Might was visibly shaken, standing a bit behind Upgrade, who oozed and then regenerated into his normal form. As soon as he finished regenerating, he heard the three beeping noises from the Omnitrix and was engulfed in a bright red light. The light disappeared quickly, revealing Izuku once again.
"Thanks for the help, Tetrax. So now what are you going to do?" All Might questioned while his arms hung near his torso and he stopped shaking but was still taken back by the whole ordeal that just happened. Upgrade was just the alien they needed, and Izuku happily finished the job with a smile as he glanced at his omnitrix.
"Heh... now I've got things to take care of. Farewell, humans. I can tell the omnitrix is in good hands." Tetrax concluded his actions by pressing a button on his suit, which emitted a bright red light that enveloped him, leaving only a faint outline of his silhouette. In an instant, he had vanished. Izuku smiled, while All Might maintained his puzzled look, trying to comprehend the events of the past ten minutes.
"I didn't think he'd be a good guy..." Izuku loudly muttered after Tetrax disappeared. He glanced at All Might, "Life is full of surprises, and you never know what to expect. But you handled yourself exceptionally well, and I'm proud of you." All Might commented as he returned a glance at Izuku.
Izuku smiled, noticing the sun edging closer to dusk, yet still hanging high. After a busy day, with the weekend merely a day away, Izuku hoped for no more alien surprises, though he remained ever vigilant. As All Might taught him, a hero must always be prepared and willing to do whatever it takes.
Midoryia Residence
Inko moved gently to sit closer to her son on his bed, and Izuku, feeling tired, leaned into his mother's comforting touch. "Are you alright, Izuku?" she asked.
"I am," Izuku nodded with a smile and a bit of a slow thumbs up.
The pair remained silent for a few minutes, with Izuku sinking into the comfortable bed and his head resting gently on the soft pillow. Inko noticed a yawn slipping from his lips.
"Did you have a long day?" Inko worriedly questioned.
"Yeah, but it was still a good day." Izuku prepared for her to shut off the light. He pulled the blankets a bit closer over him. As he saw his mother leaning closer to him he gave a warm smile that melted into Inko's heart. Inko gave him a brief warm embrace of a hug and smiled so brightly.
"Goodnight, Izuku. I love you." Inko spoke in a joyful tone, finding it adorable as Izuku shifted to his right side, letting out another yawn before gently closing his eyes. She gently shut the door as Izuku began to feel a dream manifest in his head.
In his dream, he was a professional hero, seamlessly shifting from alien form to another at will before the Omnitrix timer went off. Soaring as Heatblast, he then morphed into Diamondhead while plummeting through the sky, conjuring a crystal structure that served as a slide that boosted him in the air. He collided with it, catapulting himself into the air before transforming into Stinkfly and swiftly dashing to the top of a building. Returning to his human form, he donned his 'Costume', a creation of his mother's. The costume featured a light full-body suit, accented with a red belt, black elbow and knee pads, white gloves, and his trademark red boots. His mask, adorned with elongated ear-like extensions reminiscent of All Might's hairstyle, and a respirator emblazoned a makeshift smile, paid homage to the legendary hero.
"I'm the symbol of peace!" Izuku called out to the world.