All Might's POV

The kid had a good goal, I'm not going to deny it. In fact, having such amazing ideals is rare in this generation. To top it off, he's quirkless! What are the odds? He's… me. Well, the past me but yet, me. He wants to become a hero without a quirk as I did when I was young.

For a moment there, I wanted to tell him about One For All but then I realised that the kid is practically a stranger to me. When Sensei told me about One For All, she had known me for well over a few months. She had observed and judged my worthiness in that time and chose me as her successor.

But that isn't the case here. I don't know who the kid is or what kind of a person he is. The last time I met a teenager, she had spouted great morals. A week later, I found her bullying a homeless man. I admit that the kid's eyes screamed truth and desperation but sadly, being the No.1 hero for such a long time, I've learned not to trust anyone easily.

I couldn't tell him about my quirk. I know how dangerous it is to be a hero. Being one without a quirk? It's scary. I remember realising just how terrifying and deadly our job is after I was assigned my first mission. I barely made it out alive with a powerful quirk and today's missions are far more lethal. I can't just agree and let the kid kill himself on a mission. I can't say he can become a hero knowing that he's going to die. It's a suicide, a suicide I'm instigating in one way and my conscience can't accept it.

Izuku's POV

The view from up here seems rather nice. No one's around, I'm alone.. Just like I've been my entire life. I look down to see the almost empty street. Maybe… maybe I should take Kacchan's advice. Maybe I should pray that I get a quirk in the next life and just-

"No matter what anyone says, sweetie, I believe in you. You can become a hero. I love you, Izuku"

What am I thinking?! No.. NO! I shouldn't be thinking this way! Mom! Oh my god! I didn't even realise that I was so close to the edge! I stumbled back and fell onto the floor. Kami! I wasn't even in my senses!

Mom always supported me. She has always been by my side. Was I going to abandon her? Just because some idiot who's dead to me 'adviced' me to jump? God, I'm going crazy. No.. I can't do this! I shouldn't be thinking this way. Mom always works so hard to make my life better and I just- no, bad Izuku.

I didn't even realise that I had started crying. So what if All Might says it's dangerous? I'm going to become a hero no matter what. Also, I need to talk to mom. I need to come clean. She deserves to know what I was thinking because she loves me.

I knocked on the door and soon found myself walking towards my house. I frowned at the commotion and was confused as to why All Might was peeking around the corner of a building. Whatever, I don't want anything to do with that man. I pushed through the crowd only to be horrified as the same sludge villain who attacked me was now holding a woman hostage. She was desperately trying to claw at the sludge but failing. The heroes, Kamui Woods and Death arms, were just standing there with fear on their faces. Who the heck gave them their licenses?

I have no idea when I moved but right now I am barely 6 feet away from the sight. I could hear people shouting at me but I couldn't care less. I have to save her! What should I do? What should I do?!? Right!

Aim for its eye!

I quickly grabbed my backpack and tossed it at the creature's eye. With a loud shriek, the villain pulled back from the woman's mouth, allowing her to breathe. I wasted no time in pulling her out with force- thank god I've been training. All might appeared- oh now you appear?- and punched the sludge, which resulted in rain, yay. The woman was crying and I was dragged away by Death arms.

"What the heck were you thinking, kid? You could've died!"

"Oh really? What about the woman? SHE WOULD'VE DIED IF IT WEREN'T FOR ME!"

"Look kid, we are pro heroes and we know how to do our job. We had the situation und-"

I was getting angrier by the second one then snapped.

"You know what, Death Arms-san. Screw you" and I started walking away. I could hear him mutter something about 'stupid teenagers' but who cares.

"Um, excuse me?"

I turned around when I heard someone call me. It was the same woman who I had saved. "Thank you so much for saving me, young man. I don't know how I can ever repay you"

I felt my face heat up. I really should learn social interactions, "A-ah Ma'am! It's nothing! I was just doing what a true hero would do"

She chuckled and nodded "What's your name, young man?"

"U-uh? Midoriya Iz-Izuku, ma'am"

She smiled and held out a box of donuts "Please accept these, Midoriya-kun. I'm sure you'll make an amazing hero"

I tried to deny it but ended up giving in. Who would deny donuts? I thanked her and started walking home. Yes, I will become a hero and save everyone I can.

Third person POV:

Izuku walked down the street, munching on the delicacy, oblivious to the pair of ruby eyes filled with guilt, regret, anger and sadness.

Once he had reached a secluded neighborhood, All Might appeared from an alley with his big idiotic grin.

"I AM HE- Bleghh"

Izuku almost gagged for a moment. "A-All Might?! What are you doing here? You were surrounded by the press!"

"HA! I'm used to escaping them. Young man, I'm here with a proposition for you"

"Proposition?" Izuku mumbled in confusion.

"A while ago when you had asked me if you can become a hero without a quirk, I was conflicted to answer it. A hero is constantly exposed to danger and often, it's proven lethal. Young heroes with formidable quirks have lost their lives in their very first missions. Therefore, I couldn't just tell you that you can become a hero only to watch you die"

Izuku's lip quivered slightly. He wasn't sure what All Might was getting at but he sure didn't like it.

"But seeing you rush out there to save the woman's life… young man, what made you do that?" All Might asked softly.

"I-I don't know. My legs just moved on their own. All I knew was that I had to save her"

All Might smiled at the greenette "Great heroes all around the world have something in common in their stories. Their legs moved before they could even think, just to save someone in need. Young man… you too, can become a he-"

"I know"

"Wha-"

"I know I can become a hero even if no one thinks I can. If that is all, may I leave? My mom's probably worried sick" the broccoli deadpanned.

"Uh n-no. Young man, I still have a proposition for you"

"What is it?"

"I, All Might" the man buffed up momentarily "HAVE CHOSEN YOU TO BE MY SUCCESSOR! HA HA HA!"

Izuku tilted his head in confusion, "I'm sorry, your what now?"

Spitting another gallon of blood, skinny might sighed "no one really knows about my quirk, young man. My quirk can be passed on from one person to another when the holder deems worthy-"

"You're really gonna tell that in a neighborhood"

"-The first person cultivates the power, and then passes it on to another. The next refines it and passes it on again. In this way, those crying out to be saved and those with brave and true hearts link to form a crystalline network of power!"

"Okay..."

"This power is called One For All-"

"Kinda weird if you ask me"

"-NONSENSE!, and I want you to inherit my power"

"No"

All Might grinned victoriously "A quick response! I like- wait what?"

Izuku sighed and glared at All Might "You heard me, All Might. I don't want your quirk. I will become the first quirkless hero and prove that you don't need a quirk to become a hero"

"B-but-"

"I don't care if you don't think I can make it, All Might. I'd rather die trying to save someone than regret not even trying" Izuku said firmly and started walking away.

The skinny blonde gaped at the kid in front of him. The same words which he had spoken echoed in his mind.

"A hero without a quirk? I hope you know it's going to be dangerous, Toshinori. You could die"

"I know Shimura-san but I'd rather die doing something I love, saving people, than lie in my deathbed and regret not trying in the first place"

All Might straightened up and looked at the kid's retreating back "Very well then, young man. I wish you good luck!" He mumbled to himself with a sigh.

(A/N I really hope it isn't confusing or becoming lame. There will be one more part to clear the past and then we'll be back to the present (^～^;)ゞ)