Aftershock
Izuku and Minoru sure had a Hell of a time explaining the whole incident to their parents, but not as bad as the school's staff had to have had it. The two already felt bad for them. They have to deal with angry parents and hounding media. There was one thing they could both say for sure.
They sure as Hell didn't want to be in their shoes.
Izuku's POV:
It took me a while to calm down my mother, I got a massive bear hug and was bombarded with questions of am I okay and is there anything broken or wrong. I gotta tell you, I love my mother to death but seriously she's gonna give herself a heart attack worrying this much.
Father was completely calm seeing I was okay, that was expected of him but he did double check if I was 100% okay. That's dad for you. Always keeps his composer but I could tell in his eyes that he was worried as well.
After I managed to get everything settled and straightened out with them, I quickly called my master and asked him to meet up at our usual spot. I had to let him know about this as soon as possible.
I made it to our spot in no time at all but as expected Chizome was already here. He smiled at me and I smiled back and quickly walked up to him.
"Master!" I bowed with a smile.
Chizome chuckled a little and patted the boy's head. "You don't have to be so formal when we're not training Izuku." He bore a faint smile as well.
"Ah, right. Hehehe, sorry Chizome. Force of habit." I nervously rubbed the back of my head.
"Don't worry about it. So what did you want to talk about?" Chizome crossed his arms.
I looked off a bit and took a deep breath. He was not gonna be happy to hear this...
"The USJ was attacked by a large group of villains." I spoke with as straight of a face as I could.
I could already see the stoic look on his master's face turn serious and vicious. "Go on." Chizome said with calm fury. I didn't like seeing him like that...
I gulped and continued. "They had somehow not only got by security, but also disable communications for us too." I explained as best as I could.
"Were any of you or any of your classmates injured?" Chizomed asked with a rather sharp tone.
"N-No not really. However 13 and our homeroom teacher Aizawa got hurt pretty bad...13 certainly got the worse of it and Aizawa got a bit of his arm decayed off. However I heard they're going to be okay. Me and my new best friend Mineta were able to stop the big monster that was the major threat." I said.
"Big monster?" Chizome raised an eyebrow.
"Oh yes! There was this big purple monster that was as strong as All Might...according to the boss villain that was controlling it, he says it was made specifically to kill All Might. In fact the entire attack was a plot to end All Might. However All Might didn't come with us on the way there and get this. This monster thing had multiple quirks like me." I said to him.
Chizome looked off. He didn't like one bit of what he was hearing at all. "Aggh..petty villains who chase petty dreams. They all have no place in this society. Those who would even spill the blood of young innocents for petty goals are like sick animals all of them and just like any sick animal, they need to be put down." Chizome snarled.
I flinched a bit. "M-Master. Please calm down." I spoke softly trying to calm him down.
Chizome noticed Izuku's expression and quickly took a breath to calm himself. "I'm sorry. Izuku. This just angers me to no end." He pinched the bridge of his nose.
"I understand too, Chizome. It makes me angry too." I said.
"Sigh. This beast. With multiple quirks like you. Explain that a bit more. What else was there about it?" Chizome asked.
"Well I don't know much really. The boss did run his mouth about it a little. Apparently it was created somehow. It was super strong and fast even without a quirk. However from what I could tell it only had two quirks. A quirk that allowed it to absorb the shock of impacts and super regeneration." I then pulled out my notebook and showed a sketch and info I made on the creature.
"Hmmm. Something like this was MADE? That both intrigues and concerns me." Chizome gave a sharp look.
"It scares me in all honesty...the thing was just a mindless beast that followed that creepy guy's orders." I shivered a bit.
"Well if there's 1 there's more then likely more. I should look into this. If what you say is true then this could spell trouble for the future." Chizomed spoke.
"Chizome, if you're going to do that then please. Accept this from me." I held up his hand and a red and black blob of energy formed in my hand.
"Let me give you a quirk I got from that creature." I said.
"Ah, you did recently tell me that your father had informed you that you could transfer quirks to others. However I do not need it, thank you though." Chizome waved his hand.
"Master please! You can't do it all alone...back there at the USJ...I realized anything can happen and that powerful villains still exist out there even with All Might around." My voice turned grim.
I could tell Chizome noticed the dread in my voices and kept silent to listen.
"If you try to go after them alone, I want you to be as prepared as possible because...I can't imagine losing you, Chizome! You've...taught me so much and helped me grow so much. It rips my soul apart to even imagine not seeing you again. So please. Accept my gift." I stared into his teacher's eyes with frightened and pleading eyes.
No one's POV:
Chizome could only stare back at his student. The way Izuku looked at him...it reminded him so much of his sister. So much Chizome without even realizing it reached his hand to Izuku and placed his hands upon his head.
"Master..." Izuku looked surprised.
Chizome stayed silent and took a deep breath. "If you feel that strongly about it. Then I shall." Chizome smiled.
Izuku's face dawned a bright and happy expression. "Thank you Chizome. It's just...I still have ways to go and I want you to keep teaching me."
"I see. Hm. You know? I hadn't even realized our bond had become so strong. Because now. Thinking of leaving you behind hurts my heart as well. If that is your wish Izuku, I'll be careful so I can continue to train you." Chizome ruffled the boy's hair.
Izuku chuckled and looked down. "That means a lot to me. Thank you. I promise I'll make you proud!" Izuku said with fire in his eyes as he looked back up.
"I already am proud, but I don't mind being prouder. Hehehe." Chizome chuckled.
"Hehehe, I guess so! Alright just stand still okay?" Izuku reached his hand up to Chizome's head.
Chizome nodded and stayed very still. Izuku then placed his hand upon his master's head and his hand glowed red with red and black static around it as he transferred a quirk over to Chizome. The man felt an odd sensation wash over him as the quirk was transferred to him. The process only took a few seconds and Izuku removed his hand.
"There! All done. ( That went well for a first try...)" Izuku smiled nervously.
"H-How do you feel?" Izuku asked.
"Fine really." Chizome crossed his arms.
"That's good! Anyways. The quirk I transfered to you is the super regeneration one from that monster." Izuku explained.
"Hmm. I see. One second." Chizome pulled out one of his combat knives and slit his thumb a bit. He focused and concentrated and the wound quickly closed.
"Now that will do perfectly." Chizome smiled a little.
"Hahaha! That's good, with that plus your other quirk and skills, you'll be an even more formidable opponent." Izuku smiled with sparkles in his eyes.
"Indeed I will. However, moving on. There's something else that bugs me about this whole thing." Chizome's tone turned serious.
"W-What?..." Izuku asked uneasily.
"How exactly did these villains pull this attack off? From what you've told me, they were able to not only bypass the USJ's security, they also were able to jam communications, and even know that All Might was going to be there? That sounds FAR too convenient to be done solely on their own without some sort of inside knowledge or help." Chizome frowned.
Izuku's eyes widened and looked down...he hadn't really thought of it like that and Chizome did kinda have a point. "What are you suggesting?" Izuku asked.
"Either these villains are stronger and smarter than we think or...UA has a traitor among them." Chizome spoke in a grim tone.
Izuku's heart skipped a beat at that. "I...I....don't which one is worse." Izuku dreaded a bit.
"Of course this is just highly speculation." Chizome said to calm Izuku down.
Izuku took a breath and calmed himself. "Sorry Master. Just the thought of a traitor just really scared me. Like how could a hero do something so...horrible?" Izuku cringed.
"Not all heroes are pure of heart Izuku. Just like anyone else, they can be corrupted and lead down a darker path. However...I do believe pure ones exist. They're rare but they exist." The man smiled.
Izuku found comfort in his master's smile and fully regained his mellow composer.
"Yes they do! You just have to look." Izuku smiled.
"Yes, yes. So you've told me time and time again. Hehehe, I feel you teach me as much as I teach you. It's rather amusing." Chizome leaned his head back.
"R-Really?" Izuku was caught off guard by this.
"Yes, really. You really do give me a lot to think about when it comes to my own ideals and from that...I realize and work on the flaws in them. Thus bettering myself so I can be a better teacher for you. For that. I thank you Izuku. You truly are a star student. I'm glad I took you under my wing." Chizome patted Izuku's shoulder.
Izuku was so overcome with joy he immediately embraced Chizome. The man was taken back by this...he wasn't one for physical affection but...didn't mind it because it was Izuku. Chizome then slowly embraced the boy as well.
"I'm happy to hear that. I've always wanted to repay you for getting me this far...I'm glad to know I've been repaying you all this time." Izuku said happily.
"You've done a Hell of a lot more but, thank you. Izuku. Now then. What say we go for some food? I'm in the mood for some takoyaki." Chizomed said, breaking the hug.
"Oh that sounds nice! Yeah let's go!" Izuku cheered.
Chizome chuckled and walked off and Izuku followed smiling.
"( Something is going on in this city and whatever it is. UA is right in the middle of it. )" Chizome thought to himself as he walked. He clenched his fists thinking of what sick schemes were being made in the dark shadows of this city. Whatever it was...he was going to make sure Izuku was ready to face them and that he would be there to help him face them as well.
He swore it.
*With Minoru.*
"Aye, aye, aye. Sorry I'm late boss. I had to get my mom to stop hounding me about the incident." Minoru rubbed the back of his head as he walked over to All Might who was in his weakened state.
They both agreed to meet up at the beach once they were both free.
"Heya there kiddo. Also you can just call me Toshinori while I'm like this." Toshnori said.
"You got it man. Sooo wassup? Did ya wanna talk about something?" Minoru said, shoving his hands into his pockets.
"Yes I did. It's about your progress thus far young Mineta." Toshinori crossed his arms.
"I just wanted to say, I'm very pleased with how you've progressed. Not only did you keep it together in a dire situation you hadn't been prepared for, you showed such spirit when fighting as well. I'm proud of your mental and physical growth." Toshinori smiled.
This brought a smile to Minoru's face causing him to look away. However the smile suddenly turned a bit sad.
"Well, I wasn't completely in control back there. I won't lie Boss...I kinda panicked at the start and kept on panicking while Izuku and Tsuyu took care of the sea villains surrounding us on that boat. I only snapped out of it because Izuku snapped me out of it and got my to calm down." Minoru looked down at his feet with a repensive stare.
"Izuku's the one who took charge. I kinda followed his lead..." Minoru said with a disheartened voice.
"Hmm. I see. Well I don't blame you Mineta. I'm sure it was a pretty sudden and traumatic experience. I'm sure many of the other students panicked as well. Don't beat yourself up about it. The fact you got it together in the end and fought side by side with your allies is still good enough in my eyes." Toshinori placed a hand on the smaller boy's shoulder.
Minoru looked up at his mentor with confused eyes. "Really? I thought you'd be kinda let down for me not being fearless."
"Mineta, now that would just be unreasonable of me to expect from you or anyone else. No one is fearless. Only a fool fears nothing." Toshinori said to the boy with a stern yet comforting voice.
"I have my own fears as well and so do other heroes. However we smile and face our fears to grow stronger and move forward." Toshinori smiled.
Minoru couldn't help but smile. He was relieved to hear those words. "Thanks Boss. Really, that kinda had me stressed out." Minoru laughed nervously rubbing his neck.
"Don't worry about it. You're doing better than I thought you would have. I'm honestly impressed on how far you've come with One For All." Toshinori said, placing his hands on his hips.
"Well the Full Shroud idea was pretty easy to be fair. I mean you saw what happened when I used 100% for a test run." Minoru cringed remembering that day.
"Yeah, I do. Your arm was totalled. Thank goodness for Recovery Girl." Toshinori chuckled.
"Yeah thank God for her. So yeah, since I can't handle 100% the only real logical choice is to use much less power. Start off at the lowest and slowly go up and see where the limit is. Simple really and why only use it in my arm? Might as well try my whole body while I'm at it." Minoru shrugged.
"The other stuff, like my fighting style and burst attack were heavily inspired by video games and anime. Well expect for the bouncing around super fast like a pinball tactic. That was inspired by something I tried doing with my hair balls one time." Minoru looked off.
"And what was that?" Toshinori asked curiously.
"Well know how I bounce off them? Well I wondered how far I could push that. So I tried setting them all around my room and tried to bounce from one to another." Minoru explained.
"Did it work?" Toshinori tilted his head.
"Yes and no. It worked buuuut...I couldn't stop myself." Minoru cringed, reliving the memory.
"Oh..." Toshinori cringed as well imagining it for himself and it was not pretty.
"Yeah and my mom had gone out that day sooo, I was there for a while...and let's just say a hole had to be patched up after that." Minoru sighed rolling his shoulders.
"Say no more. Say no more. I can paint a picture." Toshinori waved his hand dismissively.
"Hehehe." Minoru chuckled.
"Well it was a great idea. In fact, that tactic reminds of an old friend of mine." Toshinori said, rubbing his chin.
"Really? Who?" Minoru looked curious.
"Someone you'll meet soon enough." Toshinori smirked.
"Okaaaaay, well that's not eyebrow raising at all." Minoru looked at Toshinori with a suspicious look.
Toshinori then transformed back to All Might and stood tall. "Hahhahaa! Do not worry young Mineta!"
"Now I'm worried." Minoru said quickly.
All Might laughed again and patted the boys back. "Now then! Let's run some laps my dear boy! Spraying sweat is the glory of youth!"
"Oh sure, I need a good distraction." Minoru marched in place a bit.
"That's understandable, you did just go through a lot." All Might replied.
"Well that and training is pretty much my go to distraction soooo....ya know. I don't slip back into old habits." Minoru winched a little.
"Hmmm. So I'm guessing this is your distraction mechanism?" All Might crossed his arms.
"Uhuh, whenever those thoughts come to mind, I just work out or leave the house and train with One For All somewhere." Minoru smiled nervously.
"That's very productive! Well done young Mineta! Now then! Let us be off!" All Might wasted no time and started jogging ahead.
"Hey wait up All Boss!!" The smaller boy ran off to catch up with his mentor.
Minoru's POV:
Well I'm glad All Might approves of my managing method when it comes to my pervy urges. It's simple but it works well enough, besides. As much as those thoughts run through my head that's a few hours of training everyday. So hey, up sides.
I'm still not quite there yet but I'm working on it. So I'll take it at my own pace. Besides, I got a rocking mentor who sees not only the hero and person I can be but I also got a kickass friend who's got my back too.
Speaking of said friend, I gotta thank Izuku for snapping me back to reality back at the USJ. Maybe I should do something nice for him too, but what? Eh, whatever. I'll think of something. Hmm. Wonder what the dude's doing now?
No One's POV:
*With Izuku*
"Achoo!!" Izuku sneezed as he and Chizome enjoyed some takoyaki together.
"You okay?" Chizome asked.
"Sniff, ah. Fine, fine. Just felt like someone was talking about me..." Izuku shook his head.
"Well that aside. Chizome, um is it okay if I ask you for advice?" Izuku asked.
"About what exactly?" Chizome questioned.
"Uuum...well you see...do you by any chance have any dating advice?" Izuku aksed nervously.
Chizome could only give Izuku a raised eyebrow. "Okay what happened?"
"Long story short, my friend Minoru. The one I told you about kinda set me up on a date with a girl and I have ZERO idea on what to do..." Izuku confessed.
"Tch, sorry to say. I have no experience in this field Izuku. You're better off asking your parents." Chizome said, taking another bite of his takoyaki.
"Ah. My parents.Oh boy...thanks anyways teacher." Izuku said looking down at his food thinking of much of a trip that was going to be.
His parents had ALWAYS waited for the day Izuku would ask for dating advice. That day was fast approaching and Izuku was not prepared for it. Not at all.
To Be Continued.
Back with another chapter. I haven't forgotten yall. Just needed time to think on somethings.
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