Late Morning After The Battle of Kamino
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After everything that has happened, you’d think the boy would sleep for two days straight. Turns out his body recovers quickly, and his mind demands to see that victory wasn’t an illusion.
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Izuku blinks away the dreamless rest and looks at the ghostly locks of Kiri. Before, he may have blushed at being her big spoon, but right now…
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Izuku: ‘We’re alive… ’
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He tightens his hold and nuzzles her shoulder, earning him a contented sigh from his lover.
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Momo: “You two sure look comfortable.”
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Eyes shoot up and look up toward his other lover, one looking at the two of them with a cute pout.
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Izuku: “Ah… ”
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Instead of panicking over being caught in an embarrassing moment, his eyes land on the various bandages on Momo’s body.
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Izuku: “Momo, are you alright?”
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Her eyes widen before settling on something softer. Momo kneels to stroke Izuku and later Kiri’s hair.
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Momo: “I should be asking you two that. I’m… sorry I passed out and couldn’t stay with you.”
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Izuku: “I-It’s fine. I’m just glad to see you got help. I wanted to stay but… Tatsu insisted. N-Not that I’m upset about that! I-I just wish she brought you along.”
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She shakes her head.
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Momo: “It was for the best. I didn’t want to intrude on your family. It also gave me a chance to have a moment with my parents as well.”
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Before Izuku could question the sudden sadness in her voice, Momo changed the subject.
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Momo: “I’m surprised Kiri hasn’t woken up yet.”
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Izuku: “Yeah… I guess she really needs the rest.”
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Momo: “It’s probably for the best. I don’t think she would be interested in what’s going on.”
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Izuku: “What do you mean?”
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Momo: “It’s… you’ll see when you meet up with everyone else. They’re awake and currently in the kitchen with All Might.”
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Izuku: “But what about-”
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Momo: “I’ll stay with Kiri and make sure she still has someone to hold her.”
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After a moment, Izuku sighs and nods. It took some careful moving, but Momo managed to switch with Izuku. This time, though, Kiri clung to Momo like a koala instead of being a little spoon.
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Smiling at the sight, the boy kisses them both on the forehead before leaving in proper attire. But when he goes to open the door, he instinctively uses his right arm, the missing one.
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He already has to use his quirk to stabilize himself due to losing a foot. This only compounded the fact that he lost limbs. But if the small flickers of green fire are anything to go by, he won’t have to be crippled forever.
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Sighing, he used his left hand instead and made his way to the living room. What happened next, though, he wasn’t expecting.
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Inko: “Izzzzukuuuu!!”
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His mother torpedoing him and crying into his chest.
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Izuku: “M-Mom?”
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Tatsumaki: “Don’t worry about her. She did it to us, too.”
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Fubuki: “I guess Mom still has tears saved up. Especially, when it comes to you.”
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The boy hugs his crying mother while looking around. His sisters were standing around different part of the kitchen while sporting bandages as well. Then there’s All Might, sitting at the head of the table with bandages and an arm sling.
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Izuku: “M-Mom, I’m fine. We’re fine.”
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Inko: “But your arm… and foot.”
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Izuku: “I don’t know how long it will take, but I’m sure my quirk will help me regrow them.”
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Instantly, everyone looked to him, and his mother stopped crying.
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Inko: “A-Are you sure?”
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Fubuki: “Your quirk can do that?”
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Izuku: “I… think so.”
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Tatsumaki: “That’s… a relief.”
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All Might: “Doesn’t change what happened. I have to say again, I am sorry.”
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He says while bowing his head toward his mother.
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Izuku: “All Might, you don’t have to-”
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All Might: “I do. If I didn’t fail to deal with All For One before, then none of this would have happened.”
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The truth of the statement weighs heavily on the atmosphere, but that didn’t stop Tatsumaki from speaking.
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Tatsumaki: “It’s in the past. We’ve all made mistakes. It’s over.”
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All Might: “But-”
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Inko: “My daughter is right.”
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The mother pulls away from her son and wipes away the tears before going to All Might. She holds the hand hanging from his sling and smiles at the man.
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Inko: “You helped bring my family home. You’ve done enough for me. Please, don’t beat yourself over it.”
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His eyes widen before softening and smiling.
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All Might: “I’ll try. Thank you, Inko.”
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Tatsumaki: “Please, don’t start flirting in front of us. We’re still injured, you know.”
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Inko: “T-Tatsu!?”
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Their blushing faces lighten the atmosphere and allow everyone to breathe through laughter.
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Inko: “I’ll get everyone some tea. I’m sure Toshi still has some news for us.”
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While she does that, the children sit down with All Might, awaiting the news of the aftermath.
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All Might: “First, as you might have guessed, I have retired from being a hero.”
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The news was sad, but they did expect it.
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Izuku: “So One For All… ”
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All Might: “Yes, the embers of One For All are gone… and what’s more, I can’t maintain my muscle form anymore.”
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Despite that news, the man looked at Izuku with determined strength.
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All Might: “That doesn’t mean I won’t be there, young Midoriya. From this point forward, I’ll dedicate myself to your education. Not just you, but all of your classmates. Let’s do our best, Izuku Midoriya.”
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Blinking away his tears, Izuku takes the man’s outstretched hand and matches his determination.
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Izuku: “Yes, All Might!”
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After smiling at his pupil, he turns his gaze to his sisters.
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All Might: “This also applies to you two, as well.”
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Fubuki: “What do you mean?”
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Sensing that this next part will make things heavier again, All Might takes a moment while Inko gives everyone their tea. After taking a sip, All Might speaks.
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All Might: “From what I’ve heard… I don’t think Vlad King will make it.”
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Izuku: “No… ”
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The news struck the others similarly. They didn’t know the man personally, but he was a fine hero who didn’t deserve what happened.
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Tatsumaki: “Why?”
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All Might: “The transformation was too ingrained in him by the time we got to him. What young Sannomiya did to his mind… didn’t help.”
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Izuku: “What did she-”
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All Might: “It wasn’t anything malicious. From what we’ve learned, she shut his mind down by forcing an overload of memories and data into his brain. This was so she could focus on saving her friends. So please, don’t place blame on her.”
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Fubuki: “So… those two factors means… ”
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All Might: “Yes. And before you say it, no, it isn’t your fault either, Tatsumaki.”
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Tatsumaki: “I wasn’t going to say anything. I respect the man, but I would choose my family every time.”
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She says that, but everyone can tell it weighs on her like everyone else.
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Inko: “S-So what did you mean by this affecting my daughters?”
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All Might: “Both Class A and B are missing their main teachers.”
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Fubuki: “Oh… ”
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Tatsumaki: “Wait, are you asking us to teach? To take their place?”
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All Might: “Yes, if you are willing.”
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Fubuki: “I don’t know… I already have the Blizzard group… and what about the principal? Does he know?”
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All Might: “He actually suggested it.”
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Fubuki: “I see… ”
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At the same time as that exchange, Tatsumaki was in deep thought about the pros and cons of the position. Didn’t take long for her to see that this was more of a benefit.
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Tatsumaki: “No, wait, this could work.”
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Fubuki: “What do you mean?”
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The eldest takes a glance at her siblings before making her choice.
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Tatsumaki: “This allows us to protect Izu and Kiri better. We’ll also be together more often than not. That way, we’ll never be caught apart again.”
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Fubuki: “I… guess. What do you think, Mom?”
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Inko: “If it means you all are together and safe, I’m happy with it.”
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Izuku: “And I think it would be cool to have you two as teachers at school.”
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Fubuki sighs before nodding.
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Fubuki: “You’re right, this is the best way forward. We’re in.”
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The man breathes a sigh of relief.
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All Might: “Great! We’ll get the paperwork settled when everything settles down. Needless to say, school is out for a while.”
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With that subject resolved, everyone took a sip from their tea. After a moment of peace, Tatsumaki decides to move things along.
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Tatsumaki: “Was there anything else, All Might? Or should we finally address the elephant in the room?”
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Izuku: “Huh, what do you mean?”
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All Might: “Oh, right, that.”
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Inko: “Good thing I made tea.”
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Fubuki: “It’s never easy dealing with them.”
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Izuku: “Seriously, what are you all talking about?”
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The eldest took another sip before going to the closed window and throwing it open. That’s when the boy saw it.
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Izuku: “What the… !”
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Outside was an army of reporters, whispering with each other. If it wasn’t for All Might and Tatsumaki, the boy is sure they would have stormed in.
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After a moment of thinking about it, the reason for their presence is obvious.
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Izuku: “Kiri… ”
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The revelation that she is the number one vigilante Valkyrie is already big news. But add on that she is the sister of the Tornado of Terror and Blizzard of Hell… well, that’s breaking news.
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Then there’s the mother who managed to produce two(arguably three) legendary figures. However, there’s more to it than just that.
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All Might: “It’s not just her, young Midoriya. They’re also here for you.”
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Izuku: “M-Me?”
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All Might: “Of course. You fought All For One, one on one. Then you fought alongside pros to defeat him. A high school student with a quirk like yours, with power to match. Many want to know about you.”
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Izuku: “Oh… sorry.”
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Inko: “Sweetie, don’t apologize. This was going to happen eventually.”
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Fubuki: “Mom is right. And you don’t have to worry about the media or anyone else who wants to take advantage of you.”
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Tatsumaki: “Or arrest Kiri for being a vigilante. I’ll tear this country apart before I’d let that happen.”
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The dark steel in her eyes makes it clear to everyone that she is not joking. Even if it meant taking countless lives, Tatsumaki may just go through with it.
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An unsettling thought.
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Inko: “Tatsu… ”
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Hearing her mother, the woman gives her a glance before closing her eyes and sighing out the building stress.
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Tatsumaki: “Let’s get this over with.”
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Fubuki: “Are you sure you don’t want me and All Might out there? I’m used to dealing with the press, and they love All Might.”
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Tatsumaki: “I’m fine. You’re too nice, and I don’t think they know All Might is here. Let’s not give them anything else to talk about.”
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All Might: “Right… that makes sense.”
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Tatsumaki: “There’s only one way to deal with vultures like them.”
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She closes the blinds, opens the door, and flies into the media storm. Immediately, the vultures explode into a cacophony of noise.
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Izuku: “Will… they be okay?”
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All Might: “I don’t know… I’m just glad they didn’t go after the other students.”
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Izuku: “What do you-”
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Then it hit him. His group did fight villains without a license again. Even with Mandalay’s permission, they still would have gone after them with questions.
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Izuku: ‘I guess there’s some benefit to the infamy. Better us than them.’
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All Might: “In fact, the rest of the staff are visiting the other students. To check up on them and see if they… want to come back.”
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Izuku: ‘They may… not go to school? M-Maybe that’s for the best? I don’t know… ’
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Inko: “I’m honestly thinking the same, but I know Izu and Kiri wouldn’t want to stop being heroes. I won’t take that from them.”
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Izuku: “T-Thanks, mom.”
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Inko: “You’re welcome. Still, I wouldn’t be surprised if other parents take their students out of school.”
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Fubuki: “Would that change anything? That League of Villains is still out there, and I doubt they would let the kids, potential threats, go just because they stay home.”
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All Might: “I’m… ashamed to say that it’s a possibility.”
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Izuku’s remaining hand balls into a fist as his mind wanders back to those nights. The time at the camp and the fight against All For One.
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They were ruthless and would do whatever it took to accomplish their goals. So yes, attacking or kidnapping his friends from their homes is not impossible.
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But as the boy thinks back, another disturbing thing returns to his mind.
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Izuku: ‘Apotheosis… he called me brother… why?’
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His gaze goes to his mother and sister.
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Izuku: ‘Does it have something to do with my dad? And if so… should I even ask?’
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Before he can make a choice, All Might decides to confess his own sins first.
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All Might: “Speaking of the League of Villains… before I’m forced to answer to the media, I would like to talk to you all first.”
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The man seemingly ages years in front of them as the burden he has been carrying reveals itself.
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Inko: “You don’t have to if you don’t want to, Toshi.”
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All Might: “No, I have to. You deserve to know who you are fighting. So please… let me say what I need to. You can tell Tornado later, when she recovers from the media frenzy.”
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After looking at each other, they nod and wait for him to start. And start he did, with the story of Tomura Shigaraki. Or his true name, Tenko Shimura, the grandson of All Might’s master and OFA’s former wielder, Nana Shimura.
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All Might didn’t know everything about the boy and his past, but he knew that All For One somehow manipulated the boy into who he is now. Nothing but a weapon against him and society at large.
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As for Azrael, he knew more since he was directly involved in his creation. For this part, he looks straight at Izuku.
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All Might: “Azrael, or Rei Akirame, was very much like you, young Midoriya. He wanted to be a hero despite being quirkless.”
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Fubuki: “Wait, then how does he have a quirk now?”
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All Might: “I have no doubt All For One had something to do with.”
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Izuku’s mind returns to his first fight with Azrael, and the memory confirms All Might’s words. Not just his power, but the similarities he shares with the man. Meaning-
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Izuku: “You rejected him.”
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All Might: “… Yes. I didn’t want him to endanger himself by trying to be a hero. Something he already did before I saved him from a villain.”
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Inko: “You just wanted to keep him safe.”
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All Might: “That doesn’t excuse my actions. I could have handled it better, offered alternatives instead of just pushing him away. But it is true, I’m not the only one to blame.”
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Izuku: “What do you mean?”
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Fubuki: “Wait a minute… this is starting to sound familiar. Some news broadcast I saw when I was a kid.”
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All Might: “Yes… the media and some… heroes… harshly condemned his actions and even blamed him behind my back. They even prevented the boy from getting into any schools that could have sent him down a different path.”
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A crack appears in Izuku’s teacup, catching everyone’s attention. His body shakes from a deluge of conflicting emotions.
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Izuku: “Why?”
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All Might: “Mizudaira Mineru, minister of hero law enforcement, thought… his sacrifice was worth not tarnishing the image of the symbol of peace or other heroes. No flaws in the system are permitted, he said.”
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Fubuki: “That’s-”
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The cup shatters, but the liquid remains in a green field of energy. The boy holds his head as he starts to shake more.
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Izuku: “Despite all of that, you…”
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He turns his glowing glare to All Might.
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Izuku: “All Might… what would you have done if I didn’t unlock my quirk?”
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“Let me guess, he rejected you in your time of need. When you desperately needed comfort and acknowledgment. Only when you got a quirk did you finally find worth in his eyes.”
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“Do you think they would have praised and accepted you for being so reckless if you didn’t have a quirk?”
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All Might sees the storm of uncertainty in his eyes and sighs.
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All Might: “Young Midoriya, I would have given you One For All. I learned my lesson, I wouldn’t neglect such heroic bravery again.”
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The words only cause Izuku to look down and think about how similar he is to Azrael. Such a fine line between heroes and villains.
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Then the reverse makes itself known.
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Izuku: ‘Mizudaira Mineru… ’
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He was the one to blame for nearly everything that had happened. His actions were-
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“Are these the… things you wish to protect, my prince? To be a ‘hero’ for?”
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Izuku: “Villainous…”
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The words were whispered, but the weight was screamed.
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Fubuki: “Izu… ”
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Izuku: “I need a moment.”
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In a flash of green, he left the room and appeared yards away on the top of a building. Thankfully, he teleported the tea with him and was able to guide some into his mouth.
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The result was a moment of calm. The boy sat down on the roof and looked up at the sky.
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Izuku: “Azrael… ”
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Before, he was just a villain who hurt him and his family. But now… the boy understood him. Perhaps too well.
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Izuku: “No wonder he hates me… no wonder he chose All For One instead.”
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Is Tomura the same? What pushed the boy into All For One’s arms?
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Can Izuku fight them now, knowing this? Isn’t Azrael owed his vengeance? What about Tomura?
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Izuku: ‘N-No! They’re hurting innocent people!’
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Then who is guilty?
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His memories go to Mizudaira, a man too close to a villain who has surely ruined more budding heroes.
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Izuku: ‘All because they are quirkless.’
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But the man can’t go to jail. He is a part of the system, too embedded to touch without being a villain yourself.
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Izuku: ‘Then what am I supposed to-’
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A similar sensation crawls up his spine.
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Cecelyne: “You know what to do, my prince.”
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“RULE!”
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The legion chants within, showing him a path to a better world. One carved by his hands, shaped by his will.
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Izuku: ‘But is that right? I-I’m a hero. Not a go… k-king. That’s… too far… right?’
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Before he can spiral further, the winds pick up as someone finally finds him.
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Fubuki: “Izu, are you okay?”
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He looks up at her as tears start to leak from his eyes.
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Izuku: “Fubu… when did things get so complicated?”
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The woman floats down and embraces her brother as he lightly cries into her shoulder.
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Fubuki: “Oh, Izuku, it was always complicated. I just wish you didn’t have to face it so young.”
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Nuzzling deeper into the embrace, Izuku tries to find comfort. But it’s impossible. They are out there. Scheming and plotting to bring down an increasingly gray society. But a society in which his family exists.
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When he thinks about the villains, his focus falls on the main trio. He learned about Tomura and Azrael, but then there’s the one who has an even more personal connection with him.
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Izuku: “Fubuki… is Apotheosis my brother?”
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and then Add to home screen.