Chapter 1.5: You Can Become A Hero
Arcturus: (narrator) It's been a week since Y/N's body was found by law enforcement. The news of his "death" spread like a wildfire. The students that picked on him felt guilty for making fun of him and driving him to offing himself and other students and even some teachers felt like they were cowards for not saying anything to stop the bullying. When the news of this reached Ma, well, she was more than devastated. The pain of losing someone who was practically like another child to her was too much for her heart to handle and she had to be rushed to the hospital. The doctor did their job and told her that he had a panic attack mixed with a heart attack. Ma was taken back home where she burst into tears, having me, Wanda, and mama comforting her. We were both grieving for his death, along with Inko, Izuku, Hitomi, even Jiro and Yaoyorozu came. They also learned of my brother's passing, and it brought tears to the girls. Izuku, was because he was my bother's first friend since they're both quirkless. As for me, well, mine's a different story.
The scene takes place in the afternoon, Izuku was walking home when he hears a whoosh, and looks back to see Arcturus.
Arcturus: Izuku!
Izuku: Arc?
Arcturus: Wanda and I saw the news, are you okay?
Izuku: Oh. Yeah, I'm fine. So's Kacchan. Why are you here?
Arcturus: I came to make sure you were okay. Why'd you run in like that?
Izuku: (looks down a bit) Honestly... I don't really know. It's was like...my legs moved before I knew it. Plus, I didn't what Kacchan to die just like Y/N.
Arcturus was surprised by this, but running was heard and they see Katsuki running up to them.
Katsuki: Deku!
Izuku: Kacchan?
Arcturus: What're you doing here?
He stops running and was panting a bit.
Katsuki: Listen. I would never ask for a weakling like you to help me. Nor a smart-ass like you, Speedy. Don't think either of you can look down on me. Huh? Got that?! I was fine by myself. You're just a quirkless failure who won't even cut it as a rent-a-cop. You didn't help me. You did nothing. Don't forget it. (turns away) I don't own you anything! (exits)
Arcturus: Huh. You know, for a brief moment, I actually thought he was gonna say thank you.
Izuku: Kacchan is right, though.
Arcturus: Huh?
Izuku: It's not like I actually did anything to help today. But... At least I tried. (turns to begin walking) Guess now I should get back to giving up on my dreams.
Arcturus: Izuku, wait—
All Might: (rapidly appears in front of them) I AM HERE!!!
Both: (scream in surprise)
Arcturus: Jesus!
Izuku: All Might! Why're you here? Uh, how'd you get rid of all those reporters?
All Might: (laughs) I stand for justice! Not soundbites! (starting to flex his muscles) Because I—I am All Mi—
All the sudden, his form changes completely and he's suddenly a shorter, skinner man and throws up blood. The boys scream in surprise, especially Izuku, at the sight.
Arcturus: What the?! What just happened?!
All Might: (coughs) It's a bit of a long story. You seem like a trustworthy friend, so I hope you'll keep this a secret.
Arcturus: Y-Yeah.
All Might: (to Izuku) Young man, I came here to thank you. And also to discuss your question from earlier.
Izuku: Huh?
All Might: If you hadn't told me about your life. If you hadn't run into that fight...I would've been a worthless bystander watching from the crowd, even though I wan't the one who saved you. So thanks.
Izuku: Oh, no. It was my fault he was there to begin with. I got in the way of your hard work. I wasted your energy. And...not to mention your time.
All Might: I'm not done. You told me you didn't have a power. So when I saw this timid, quirkless boy try to save a life, it inspired me to act, too.
Izuku was surprised by that and looks at the man in awe. Arcturus was also interested in what this was.
All Might: There are stories about every hero. How they became great. Most have one thing in common; their bodies moved before they had a chance to think. Almost on their own.
The quirkless boy's eyes shimmered. Cherry blossom petals fell down nearby as a breeze blew about the street.
Izuku's eyes widen, and then he begins to sniffle while slowly going down to his knees.
All Might: And today, that's what happened to you.
The boy begins sobbing, and Arc crouches down to rest a hand on his shoulder. Izuku trembled, whimpering as he lowered his head. He thought back to when his mother had apologized to him for not being able to give him a quirk of his own.
That wasn't what he needed to hear. He needed someone to tell him. To believe that he could be.
All Might: Young man.
You, too, can become a hero.
Izuku doesn't respond but keeps sobbing. Izuku cried with gratitude, having earned his idol's approval while being reaffirmed by his best friend.
Arcturus: (narrator) And this is the story of how Izuku, my best friend became the greatest hero in the world.
As Izuku was still crying from All Might telling him he can be a Hero, All Might then started to speak again.
All Might: I deem you worthy of my power. My quirk is yours to inherit.
Izuku stops crying and looks up confused.
Arcturus and Izuku: Huh?
All Might: (laughs) You should see your face right now. Don't worry, I'm not gonna force this thing on you. Listen well, young man. This is your choice. Do you wanna accept my awesome power or not?
Blood had come up from his mouth and he wipes it away.
All Might: There are a couple things you should know about my abilities. Journalists always guess my quirk is super strength or some kind of invulnerability. When people ask in interviews, I always make a joke and dodge the question. That's because the world needs to believe that their symbol of peace is just a natural born hero, like any of them. But I'm not. There's nothing natural about my ability. I wasn't born with this power. It's a sacred torch that was passed on ti me from someone else.
Both the boys are shocked.
Arcturus: Someone gave you your powers? No way.
All Might: Yes way. (to Izuku) And you're next. I can give you my abilities.
Izuku: Wait. Hold on, this is a lot to process. It's true that there's a lot of debate as to what your quirk actually is. Nobody's ever figured it out—it's one of the world's greatest mysteries. People are constantly talking about it online.
Izuku then begins rambling about the idea of a quirk being passed crazy. All Might looks at Arcturus who just shrugs his shoulders.
Arcturus: Yeah, he does this sometimes.
All Might: Stop nerdin' out!
Izuku: (stops rambling)
All Might: You'll have to adjust your reality and accept this new truth. I can transfer my quirk to someone else. And that's just one facet of my secret abilities.
The true name of my power is One For All.
Arcturus and Izuku: One... For... All...
All Might: Yes. One person improves the power, then hands it off to another person. It continues to grow as it's passed along. It is this cultivated power that allows me to save those who are in need of a hero. The truth behind my strength.
Izuku: But why would you choose to give me a gift like that? What if I can't live up to it?
All Might: I was on a long hunt for a worthy successor. And then, I watched you jump into action as the rest of us stood idly by. You may just be a quirkless fanboy. But you tried to save that kid. You acted like a hero.
Izuku: (looks down in sadness) As much as I am excited, I don't feel like I'm feel worthy of such power.
All Might: Why's that?
Izuku and Arcturus explained to him that he had a brother who was Quirkless like Izuku who was bullied and picked on. This was eventually too much for him and he ended his life.
Izuku told All Might that even though he tired to save someone today, he couldn't save his best friend then. Listening to his words, All Might placed his hand on Izuku shoulder and comforted him and told him this.
All Might: Even when we try our best to save those we care about, sometimes our best isn't enough. All we can do is move forward and live out our lives for those we hold dear to us.
Hearing those words made Izuku begin to whimper like he was about to cry again.
All Might: Seriously. You gotta stop crying so much if you want my Quirk. Come on, kid.
Izuku then wipes his eyes and stands up to give his answer.
Izuku: Okay, I'll do it. Yes!
Arcturus: That was fast.
All Might: No reluctance. That's exactly how I figured you'd respond.
(time-skip)
Arcturus soon returns home where he finds Wanda, Cynthia, and Ryuko waiting for him.
Cynthia: There you are. Where've you been?
Arcturus: I was checking on Izuku. You know, from the villain attack this afternoon?
Ryuko: Wanda told us about that. Dinner will be ready soon, so wash up.
Arcturus: Yes, mama.
Arcturus: (narrator) Cythina and Ryuko Tatsuma. They're my moms. They're family friends to my birth parents, Richard and Claire Farron. They were pro heroes.
*FLASHBACK*
We see a younger Arcturus and a younger Y/N watching the news with a woman with pink hair on the couch. It was a news coverage of Claire taking down a villain.
Arcturus: (narrator) While Y/N's and my dad tended to stick more to the shadows, my mom was a more flashy hero. They called her Lightning.
The image then changes to show an older Arc, Wanda, Y/N, and other people at a funeral.
Arcturus's Voice: Unfortunately, both of them were killed in action. My mom from five years ago, and our dad from a few months at the current point in time. I never knew who or what killed them, but it's stuck with Y/N, Wanda and I to this day. Thankfully, Cynthia and Ryuko took me and Wanda in and have helped us since. While Y/N was still with his mother, before he died while his mom was in a coma.
*FLASHBACK ENDS*
The family of four sat down and ate dinner. As they do, Arcturus brings something up.
Arcturus: So, ma, you said that you have something to tell us.
Cynthia: (smile) Yep. I'm gonna be a teacher at UA High.
Both the kids were surprised by that.
Both: Really?
Cynthia: I might not be your home room teacher, but I'll be part of the staff to mold the next generation of heroes. Speaking of which, let's go outside after dinner.
Once they were done and washed the dishes, the kids went outside with Cynthia while Ryuko watched from the door frame.
Arcturus: So, why are we out here?
Cynthia doesn't respond, but suddenly jumps in the air. Arc's eyes widen in realization and immediately gets out of the way as she delivered a devastating drop kick that made a small crater in the ground. Wanda and Arc then look worried as Cynthia was flashing a dragon eye.
Cynthia: If you two want to go to UA, you're gonna have to be at the top of your game. So, (smirk) I'm gonna whip you both into shape.
Present Mic: Strength Hero Cynthia Tatsuma. Quirk—Dragon's Strength. Her body can become super strong and even gain some attributes of a dragon. Not like her wife, but still cool nonetheless.
(In his words, Cynthia also has Dragon Slayer Magic as well, just to clarify)
Ryuko: Don't go too hard on them, dear.
Arcturus: Ready, Wanda?
Wanda: Ready.
They get in stances and prepare for the next attack.
Arcturus: (thoughts) Y/N...
Wanda: (thoughts) I promise...
Arcturus and Wanda: (thoughts) I'll be a hero for you. I hope you're watching with mom and dad.
Chapter 1.5 ended.
I hope you guys like it. Sorry if it's short and all, I tried my best. Let me know what you guys think and I hope you'll enjoy it at the comments below. Peace out and enjoy!
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