One day left before school resumes, and much has changed.
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As predicted by Kendo, the psychic girls agreed to Izuku’s proposal. A few days earlier, he helped them ascend, and now, they are complete.
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They all are.
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The First, The Authority: Shinso
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The Second, The Power: Miruko & Ryukyu
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The Third, The Body: Setsuna
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The Fourth, The Mind: Mandalay
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The Fifth, The Eternal: Shiho
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The Sixth, The Space: Aoi
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The Ninth, The Reality: Pixie-Bob
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The Eleventh, The Destroyer: Kaoru
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The Twelfth, The Creator: Sabrina
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That’s the reality, but Izuku isn’t seeing it now. No, he dreams of a possible future.
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He sits on high, in his golden throne, with all 12 apostles bowing before him. Below the steps, two lines of demi-gods are lined up. Within are people who haven’t ascended quite yet.
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The Seventh, The Light: Nejire
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The Eighth, The Darkness: Tokoyami
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Then there are the two shadows, ones promised to ascend.
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The Tenth, The Fantasy: ??? & ???
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It is as it should be. In his golden palace, styled for Egyptian royalty, a just world is managed by one who knows best. Izuku and his pantheon have brought the world to heel. No more villains or corrupt governments. All is peaceful under his rule.
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He is a true hero, one who ended all evil.
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It feels right; it is right.
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Izuku: ‘Isn’t it?’
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Before he regains lucidity, someone gently turns his head. Beside him is his wife and queen, Momo Yaoyorozu. But her eyes are wrong. Instead of onyx, her eyes are a mesmerizing magenta.
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Then there’s the reflection he sees within. His skin now has a golden tan shine and the image of a silver hourglass make a home on his forehead.
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Momo: “What is it?”
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Brought out of his thoughts, he answers with a slurred tremor in his voice.
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Izuku: “I-Isn’t this… a dictatorship? Am I… really being a Hero?”
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The woman smiles sweetly and caresses his cheek.
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Momo: “Of course. I know it was difficult, but it was worth it, Izuku. You are a good man. Sure, it may be a dictatorship, but it’s a benevolent one under you. The world is much better now than it was before.”
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His wife kisses his worries away before he can think more of useless things. After making love to his tongue, she gets up and places her arms around his neck. Caressing his bare chest and the royal garments adoring his form, Momo whispers into his ears.
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Momo: “The war is over, my king. Enjoy the rewards.”
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As she says that, the woman below smiles and rises up. Izuku watches them ascend the steps, all while eyeing him with reverence and desire.
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Momo: “You can rest.”
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The first to arrive and kneel before him are Miruko and Ryukyu.
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Momo: “You deserve this.”
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She says while biting his ear as the floating head of Setsuna claims his lips.
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Momo: “I want you to be happy.”
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Is he?
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The boy’s mind goes back to when he didn’t have a quirk.
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The empty days and broken dreams.
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The bullying and betrayals.
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The powerless state that inspired only disappointment.
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Ignored by everyone and seen as lesser.
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It’s undeniable; Izuku hated it.
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But look at him now. He gained unbelievable power and changed the world for the better. The boy, once ignored and disregarded by nearly everyone, is now loved. As he feels warm stimulation below, the truth becomes clear.
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Izuku: ‘Yes, I am happy.’
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Yet, he doesn’t notice how his family is missing from the picture or how Kiri is not also beside him. This contradiction and impossibility escapes him. Along with the implications of such an absence.
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Instead, the boy drinks deep the rewards promised if he would simply accept his place and everything it entails.
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Izuku shoots up, eyes glowing lightly green. His heart beats wildly as cold sweat slips down his face.
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Izuku: “W-What was that?”
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He holds his head as he tries to remember the dream. But nothing comes to him but a jumbled mess of emotions. Most were positive, but something was screaming at him that not everything was perfect in the dream.
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As he contemplates the feelings running through his heart, the boy feels a soft hand grasp his. Startled, Izuku looks down to see Kiri looking at him with worry.
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Kiri: “Izu? Okay?”
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His eyes widen at the girl, as if he didn’t expect to see her. As if he hadn’t seen her in years. After recomposing himself, Izuku leans down and kisses his girlfriend. Despite her worry, she eagerly returns the affection.
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After a few moments of bliss, Izuku pulls back.
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Izuku: “I’m fine, Kiri. Just a dream.”
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Kiri: “Bad?”
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Izuku: “… I don’t know. I don’t remember. I’m okay though.”
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Kiri: “… Are you sure?”
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He nods and goes back to being the big spoon. After a while, their breathing levels and sleep calls to them. But before it claims Izuku, he tightens his hold.
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New Status Quo Arc End
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A/N: I’m back and happy to be here. I hope I can go back to the previous pace. As for this chapter, I was going to make it longer, but the original plan felt redundant and had unnecessary exposition. I want the reveals to be done better than just “Miruko can now do X” or “Mina feels X and can now do X”.
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You’ll learn more about the above and more in the coming arcs. I’ll keep it a mystery for now.
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