(Readers POV) (Age 5)

I am sitting on the couch, munching on a bunch of cookies my mom made me for me. I have to biggest smile on my face while doing so. I felt someone sit down next to me. I looked over and saw my older sister, Yang.

Yang: Hey little bro!

(Y/N): Hey sis! Do you know when mom will get back from her Hero work?

Yang: She should be home anytime.

(Y/N): Yay! I'm so excited to see her soon! She's the best!

Yang: She sure is.

I kept eating the cookies until I actually ate myself into a cookie coma. After awhile, I woke up on the couch with some covers over me. I peaked over and saw Yang and dad sitting at table.

Tai: What's this about Qrow?

Qrow: I hate to say this... But Summer was recently found dead.

Tai: Ah... You can't be serious...

He stood up from his chair and grabbed onto Uncle Qrow. Tears started to fall from his eyes.

Tai: You can't tell me this!

Yang: Dad, calm down. (Y/N) might wake up.

He let go of Uncle Qrow and sat back down in his chair, slamming his fist on the table.

Tai: What happened to her?

Qrow: Don't know. When we found her... Let's just say it wouldn't be possible to know what her cause of death was.

Yang: I can't believe mom's gone...

Qrow: It's a shock to me too kiddo.

Yang: What about (Y/N)? He'll be devastated to hear about this.

Qrow: He shouldn't know, at least not yet. He's too young to be handling this kinda of thing.

I rolled over to hide my face as I started to tear up. I started to shake as I gripped my covers tightly.

(Age 14)

I was sitting in class at my desk, just twirling my pen in my hand. I was a little bored, so I started to draw some doodles on a piece of paper.

Teacher: You guys are all third years now. It's time to start thinking seriously about your futures!

I saw the teacher holding a stack of papers. I let out a sigh. Great, boring stuff today.

Teacher: I would hand out these career forms, but...

He threw the papers into the air.

Teacher: I assume you all want to be Heroes!

Everyone immediately started to get excited and started to show off their Quirks. Like someone stretching their neck, someone pulling out their eyes, someone's face puffing like a ballon. Just wacky stuff.

Teacher: Yes, you all have wonderful Quirks, but you know that it's against the rules to use them in school!

Bakugo: Teach! Don't lump me in with these losers!

Everyone looked over at a blonde haired boy. His name is Bakugo, basically the class bully.

Bakugo: As if I had anything like their crappy Quirks. Heh.

Students: Get over yourself!

Bakugo: Shut up! Extras should act like extras!

(Y/N): He's so mean... But with a Quirk like his, I don't blame him getting such an attitude.

Teacher: Ah, Bakugo... You of course, must be aiming for the U.A. High School.

Students: That national school?! The cutoff score this year is 79, right?! I hear they barely accept anyone!

I saw Bakugo jump up from his seat and stand on top of his desk.

Bakugo: Ah, the stupid chattering of extras! I aced the mock exam! I'm the only one here with the stuff for U.A.! I'll surpass even All Might and become the best Hero out there! Not to mention I'll be one of the richest people in the world!

Surpass even All Might? That's something even I don't think anyone can do. You'd have to be out of this world to be able to achieve a feat like that!

Teacher: You're also going for U.A., aren't you Midoriya?

Everyone stopped when the teacher said that. We all turned to look at the green haired girl with freckles. She started to hide her face in embarrassment. I thinks she's the only student in this classroom without a Quirk.

(Y/N): Izuka?

Everyone bursted out into laughter.

Students: Huh?! Midoriya?! No way! Good grades alone can't get you into the Hero Program!

Izuka sat up with a nervous look on her face.

Izuka: Th-That's not necessarily true! Sure, there's no precedent, but-

I saw Bakugo quickly go over to Izuka's desk and I saw his hand start to crackle with light. I quickly used my Quirk, turning myself into a bunch of rose petals, and dashing to Izuka and getting her away from her desk. Bakugo's hand slammed on her desk and a small explosion came from his hand.

Izuka: W-Woah! Th-Thanks for that (Y/N).

Bakugo: Come on, Deka!

Me and Izuka brought our attention to Bakugo.

Bakugo: Forget the crappy Quirks! You're totally Quirk-less! And you think you can rub shoulders with me?!

(Y/N): Leave her alone Bakugo!

Teacher: (Y/N), you are also going to U.A., is that right?

(Y/N): Yes teacher!

Bakugo: Don't you ignore me Deka! Answer me!

Izuka: I wasn't saying I could compete with you! Not at all! I mean it.

Izuka scurried back, making her back hit the wall.

Izuka: It's just... Been my dream, since I was little. And well... There's no harm in trying...

Bakugo: Try?! Try what?! The Entrance Exam?! You're taking the exam just to "try"?! What can you even do?!

Everyone started to laugh at her. Izuka looked down, clearly sad that she's being bullied like this.

(Y/N): Why are all you laughing? I don't see anyone of you going for U.A.!

Everyone looked at me. Bakugo stepped forward at me.

Bakugo: Stop trying to act all tough. You're big sister isn't here to protect you!

His hands started to crackle with light again, threatening another explosion. I did feel my heart start to race a bit. I have gotten into a few fights with Bakugo and I had to end up getting patched up by my big sis.

(Izuka's POV)

I felt a bit of relief with (Y/N) trying to step in and help me. It's comforting to know that not everyone is against me, but he stopped when Bakugo threatened him. I heard the bell ring, meaning class was over. People started to leave and I saw (Y/N) run out of the room. I grabbed my backpack and checked my phone. The incident with that giant villain is all over the internet already!

Izuka: I'd better get home and get my notes in order.

I said to myself as I grabbed a notebook off my desk labeled "Hero Analysis For My Future, No.13". Suddenly Bakugo yanked the book out of my hand.

Bakugo: We ain't done here, Deka.

Student: What's that Katsuki? "For My Future"? Seriously?! Midoriya...

Izuka: C-Come on. Give it back!

Bakugo used his Quirk and made a small explosion on my book. I took a step back as I saw the smoking book in his hand.

Izuka: Why...?!

Bakugo: The best Heroes out there, well... They showed signs of greatness even as students.

He tossed the book out an open window. I wanted to get it, but it was already to late for that.

Bakugo: I'll be the first Hero from this crappy public middle school! The first to win the honor of becoming a student at U.A. High. Guess I'm just a perfectionist.

Izuka: So vain...

I said under my breath. Bakugo walked up to me with a smile on his face and he grabbed my shoulder and I can feel a tiny explosion come from it.

Bakugo: In other words... Don't you dare get into U.A., nerd!

He let go of me and started to walk out with his pals. I let my head down and held back the tears. I wish (Y/N) was here... Just so someone can say something nice about me right now.

Student: Geez... Typical. Cmon, say something...

Bakugo: She can't say anything. She's so lame, even as a third year... She still can't face reality.

I was about to leave, but I heard Bakugo start to talk again.

Bakugo: Oh. You wanna be a Hero so bad? I've got a time saving idea for you. If you think you'll have a Quirk in your next life... Go take a swan dive off the roof!

I felt mad as I turned to look at Bakugo. He immediately started to make small explosions from his hand and a sinister look came on his face.

Bakugo: Yeah? What?

I froze in fear, shaking in place as I couldn't say anything. He and his pals left the room, leaving me alone. I looked out the window to see where my book went to and I saw (Y/N) standing there, holding it.

(Y/N): Hey! I think you dropped something!

I smiled at him as I quickly left the classroom and went outside, meeting up with (Y/N). He handed me my book. I looked up at his silver colored eyes that shined in the sun.

Izuka: Thank you (Y/N)... It meant a lot to me, when you tried to defend me during class.

(Y/N): Oh no problem! That's just what a Hero would do!

Izuka: Yeah...

That's what a Hero would do. A Hero wouldn't just sit there helpless.

Izuka: I'll talk to you later.

I started to walk away. Memories of me being a child came back to me. Me also being excited watching a video of All Might saving a bunch of people from a serious situation with a smile on his face. It was his debut. I remember wanting to be just like him when I grew up. But the crushing reality of being told that I was Quirk-less broke my heart of ever becoming anything like All Might. Even after when I asked my mom if I could be a Hero just like All Might, she told me sorry and started to cry while hugging me.

Izuka: ...That's not what I wanted to hear...

That was when I decided. I decided not to care what anyone says! To keep my chin up and keep moving forward! I walked down a tunnel as I started to pump myself up. I heard something goopy behind me.

Sludge Villain: A medium sized body... To hide in...

I looked behind me and saw someone person that was made of some kind of sludge. It wrapped itself around my body, covering my mouth and nose.

Sludge Villain: Don't worry. I'm just hijacking your body. Calm down. It'll only hurt for about 45 seconds... Then it'll all be over.

I started to struggle to get out as I felt fluid fill my mouth and nose.

Sludge Villain: I'm saved. You're a real Hero. I never thought he'd show up in this town.

I tried to claw the sludge off my face, but my fingers just went through it without moving it.

Sludge Villain: No point in trying that. I'm fluid, you see!

I can't breathe! My body... Is getting weak... I'm dying! I'm gonna die?! Someone help! Im dying! I looked down and noticed that I dropped my book. I saw it was open and on the page of what my Hero costume was going to look like. No...

All Might: Fear not, kid!

I heard a loud voice echo through the tunnel I'm in.

All Might: I am here! Texas... Smash!

A bunch of powerful winds blew the sludge guy off me. It feels like I'm about to pass out. I looked over and saw All... M... Might...

(Chapter 1 end)