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???: Oh what's this? Guests?! I'm terribly sorry, but the show just ended. Oh wait, turn on the spotlight!
A spotlight shines on a yellow and purple jester with a mask covering their face. His hair is a light grayish color and his mask is split between black and white. His eyes is yellow on the black side and black on the white side. The mask sports a permanent grin. His hat is a large five-pointed one with a pattern of purple and yellow. A frill is on his neck with a purple and yellow pattern and the rest of his suit is a pure black suit. They also have no arms, just hands. The jester bows and introduces himself.
???: Greetings, I am the master of dimensions, the pleaser of crowds... I am...
Dimentio: Dimentio! Remember the name well... However, that's only my stage name. My real name is Izuku Midoriya. Now then, why are you here? If you were here for the show, it's already do- Oh? You're not here for that? Then tell me, why are you here?
..............
Dimentio Izuku: Oh? You want to know how I became like this? Well, let me tell you all about it. Sit and relax, for I have a story to tell! Listen well, alright? Now, here's how it went....
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The story begins with a young green haired boy. One who lived in an age of quirks which were basically super powers. He was well behaved and generally pretty nice. He was a bright young child, but didn't have many friends. His only friend was one Katsuki Bakugo. The two were inseparable and acted like brothers. One day however, everything changed.
Izuku turned four around a few days ago. And getting to that age usually means that their quirk is coming soon. So, he was currently going to the doctor to see what it was going to be.
Izuku: Today's the day to see what my quirk is....
Inko Midoriya - his mother and sole parent - smiled at him.
Inko: You excited?
Izuku beamed at his mother with a wide smile.
Izuku: You bet!
He was excited for this day. Getting to know what your quirk is was pretty exciting. He was always so interested in quirks. In fact, he was so enthralled by them, that he created several analysis books. The first ones..... weren't that great, however the later ones were showing several aspects of good quality analysis on quirks. His mother even thought that he might've gotten a mental quirk due to how good the analysis were. Well, its time to find out if he will get a quirk.
He hopes it's a cool one, but he'll be fine with an average one too. And when he gets his quirk, he aspires to be a great hero. He can work with any quirk he might receive, and today is the day he'll know what it is-
Doctor: Not gonna happen.
The doctor's words put a halt on Izuku's thoughts. He then turned to the doctor with confused and shocked expression. The doctor was wearing goggles and was in a slouched position.
Doctor: The kid's quirkless, he won't get one.
Inko: T-That can't b-be! There's no way that he doesn't have one!
The doctor sighs and shows the two an x-ray of Izuku's foot. He then began to point at an extra toe joint located at his pinkie toe.
Doctor: See that extra toe joint? It's an indicator of quirklessness. And he has one. If the kid has dreams to be a hero, he better say goodbye to them.
And just like that, his life changed drastically. Throughout the years, his peers - who were formerly kind and respected him - began to torment him for his quirkless status. At first he thought it was temporary, but it just got worse and worse. And then was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Katsuki Bakugo began to join in on the tormenting. In fact, he was the worst one. The one who he considered a brother in all but blood betrayed him. Deku was a name they frequently called him. And he resented it. Through the years of pain, the old Izuku died. He became more frustrated at his peers and developed a more dark persona.
He wasn't the shy and timid boy who was nice to everyone. He was now someone who hates those who discriminate, those who torment, and those who betray trust. He began to be more cold, more cut off, but still a caring person. Though, he developed a more sarcastic and confident voice. He also began to no longer care about his peers and especially Bakugo.
Every time a session of his hate-speeches and threats while using his quirk happens, he simply doesn't care. He will roll his eyes and might even say some snarky comments. But when it gets physical or say something that is actually fucked up? He is enraged, but he couldn't do anything about it. The school favours bakugo a lot so he just couldn't do anything to him. So every time it happens, he goes to Takoba beach and lets out his anger at the trash there.
He did begin to find ways to help him calm down. Music and games were incredibly helpful. In fact, through video games was he able to meet someone in the same situation as him. Hitoshi Shinso who had a quirk which was considered villainous. They met during a session of PUBG and just so happened to be teammates. They then exchanged discord users and began to chat about themselves. Izuku and him were great friends and shared the same goal. To prove those who doubted them, wrong.
Through music, he found a pretty cool girl. Kyoka Jirou. During a concert on one of his favourite bands, he happened to bump into her. They began to instantly hit it off and Kyoka showed her passion for talent music and Izuku found a second friend and he might never say it out loud, but he had a crush on her. Her cool personality, gorgeous looks, and supportiveness was what made him fall for her. When she was self conscious about her looks, he was there to comfort her. When he was angry because of Bakugo, she was there to calm him down. He loved her, but wasn't sure she will love him back. So he didn't confess. Not just yet atleast.
Sometimes, he just wanted to be alone though. His favourite spot to be at when he's like that is Takoba beach. If you go past the trash and go near the gentle waves, you get a beautiful site of the setting sun. He loved seeing the beautiful sight even when there's a lot of garbage all around him.
Life was shit, but also kind of.....good. He did hate one thing though. He was forced to go to the same school as Bakugo. He couldn't tell his mother to transfer because of a few things. Aldera was the nearest and most affordable school, transfering now was a waste since it was the last year, and he simply didn't want to burden his mother with worrying about him all the time.It was the final week anyways so he should just bare it.
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Izuku walked towards the school with a sigh. It was the one thing that keeps making his life shit. He was a good student. Always getting high grades. One of his teachers might've tried sabotaging his scores, but manage to find ways to "behave" them. Basically when the teacher was alone he will corner them and threaten them. He had gotten decently muscular through the training he did. And no one will believe the teacher was attacked by him because who would expect the quirkless kid to be a threat?
He entered the classroom and was immediately tripped. The class snickers, but he just rolled his eyes. He made his way to his chair and sat down. He then began to listen to Kyoka's playlist on his airpod. While his eyes were closed listening to the playlist, Bakugo used his quirk to explod the desk which made Izuku and his chair fall backwards. The class erupted in laughter while Bakugo smirked. Izuku glared and scoffed. He then lifted his chair back up and sat down again. And then, their homeroom teacher came in. With a stack of papers on him.
Mr. Idontgiveafuckonwhatyournameis: So as third years it's time you think about your futures...
The class groaned while Izuku just stared at the window.
Mr. Idontgiveafuckonwhatyournameis: I could pass you all carreer aptitude test, but.... WHY BOTHER I KNOW YOU ALL WANT TO BE HEROES!
The class errupts with cheers using their quirks. Izuku just sits there with a stoic expression. He just sits there hoping the class will shut up since he couldn't hear his songs. He then upped the airpod to max volume just to tune them out. He then heard the Pomeranian speak up. His voice was so loud that even with max volume, you could hear him clearly.
Bakugo: Hey teach! Dont lump me with these worthless extras. I'm not gonna be stuck in the bottom with these rejects!
Izuku mentally: Yep, that's expected. Always such a hothead.
He turned to the rest of the class who all were shouting at Bakugo.
Bakugo: You rejects don't have what it takes to be a top dog. Only I'll be a great hero!
Mr. Idontgiveafuckonwhatyournameis: Oh yeah Bakugo you are applying for U.A right?
The class then went silent. Finally, he could turn down the airpods.
Arandomdumbassstudent: U.A? That school has a two percent acceptance rate.
Bakago: Damn right I'm gonna fucking apply for U.A! I aced the mock test! I'm the only one who could get into U.A and possibly surpass All Might!
Izuku scoff at what the blonde said. There's no way he'll be number one with that attitude and how he treats people. It's why Endeavour was number two.
Mr. Idontgiveafuckonwhatyournameis: Oh yeah, Midoriya. You are applying for U.A too right?
...He was gonna kill that teacher if he ever had fhe chance. The whole class looks at him before laughing like a pack of hyenas. Izuku groans and just turned up his airpod to max volume. And then Bakugo exploded his desk again. This time, he wasn't surprised by it so he didn't fall backwards. Instead he looked at Bakugo with a stoic expression.
Bakago: What the fuck do you think you're doing applying to U.A you quirkless bitch!
Izuku sighs as he turned off his airpods. He then began to speak up.
Izuku: U.A is not exclusive to one student from the same school Pomeranian. Anyone can try to enter. And besides, you never know. Maybe I'll pass or maybe I won't. But there's also the possibility that the great Katsuki Bakugo-
He then began to smirk at him. He could see the anger in his eyes. It was fun to annoy the asshole.
Izuku: Will fail
Bakugo - incredibly infuriated - grabs Izuku by the collar and began to lift him up while his other hand is sparking.
Izuku: Now now Bakugo, there's a teacher here.
Izuku glares at the teacher who then panicked as he was the one who tried to sabotage his scores.
Mr. Idontgiveafuckonwhatyournameis: B-Bakugo, no need to get violent! Besides, you don't want your record stained, right?
Bakugo scoffs and lets him go. Izuku smiles while Bakugo glares at him
Bakugo: This isn't over.
Izuku: Oh I know. But you better behave yourself. It's the final week and you don't want to have your chance at U.A gone, don't you?
Bakugo growls as he stomped his way over to his seat. Izuku turned on his airpod once again. The day goes by fast. It's now the end of school and Izuku was just scribbling on his analysis book. He then noticed Bakugo approach him with his goons.
Bakugo: You're gonna take back what you said, Deku.
Izuku just ignores him and kept scribbling on his notebook.
Bakugo: Oi, I'm talking to you!
In response, Izuku just turned up his airpod. Bakugo then snatched the analysis book out of his hands.
Bakugo: What's this, "Quirk Analysis for the Future". You still think you can become a hero?
Izuku: I have a two percent chance to get into the course, Cuntsuki. Now, give me my notebook.
Bakugo scoffs and then blows up his notebook which went out the window.
Izuku: ......You owe me fifteen bucks.
Bakugo then growls and then grabs Izuku by collar.
Bakugo: Look here Deku just don't even try to apply for U.A because no place will accept a quirkless reject like you.
Izuku: And you won't be number one if you keep this attitude.
Bakugo threw him to the wall. Izuku just stood up and just started to pack up his things. Bakugo scoffs then he and his cronies walked away. Before he did exit though, he had one last thing to say to Izuku. With a cocky smirk he turned to him one last time.
Bakugo: You know if you really want to be a hero. Take a swan dive on the top of the roof and pray to get a quirk in the next life.
Izuku then stopped and slowly turned to glare at Bakugo with hatred visible in his eyes. He saw him flinch a bit before walking away. When Bakugo exited, the greenette laughed. A loud guffaw was heard from him. It echoed in the halls, but there were none to hear it. It then calmed down to a quiet laughter, before he stopped.
Izuku: Someone like him becoming a hero? Hehehehe, that's hilarious. Life sure does have a great sense of humour....
He sighs as he grabs his backpack and went outside to his blown up analysis book in the pond.
Izuku: Glad I most of the analysis online. But still, that fucking asshole.....
Izuku shakes his head before throwing away the book. He then makes his way towards a tunnel to get home.
Izuku: I should go and get some groceries. Mom did say earlier we were out of eggs, milk, flour, seasonings and salt.
When he was listing down a shopping list. He felt something wet cover hid feet. He then saw his feet stepping on what looks like sludge.
Izuku: What the-
He then hears slushing noises from behind him. He turned to see a giant slime monster about to attack him.
Izuku: What the fuck?!
He begins to run but then the sludge on his feet started to wrap around his feet and made him trip. He was then pulled towards the monster. He struggled to break free from it's grasp, but it was no use. The sludge then began to wrap around his body and entered his mouth. He was losing air and he heard the monster laugh.
The Sludge monster: A medium sized meat suit perfect to get away! Just don't struggle kid it won't hurt at all.
Izuku mentally: Fuck, fuck, fuck! This is bad! Like, really bad! How the fuck am I going to get out of this?! I- I can't breathe... I'm.....drifting away.....
The Sludge monster: Thanks kid you're my hero!
When his consciousness drifting off he heard a metal bang and the last thing he saw was a large figure with two antenna like things on it's head and then he blacks out.
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???: Hey! Hey! Hey!
He felt his face getting slapped. Who was that voice? It sounded so familiar... He then opened his eyes and they widened immediately when he saw who it was.
All Might: Thank goodness, I thought you were a goner!
Izuku: A-All Might?! What the fu- holy shit you fucking saved me! I can't believe it, All Might fucking saved me!
All Might does his signature laugh before saluting with two fingers.
All Might: It's no problem young one! It's my duty to help those who are in trouble.
Izuku for once in ten years beamed with joy. Seeing his idol in real life was always one of his life dreams and now he got to actually meet him! He then quickly scrambled for his autograph book. Despite all these years, he was still a fanboy of heroes. He quickly flipped it to an empty page.
Izuku: All Might, may you sign my book?
All Might: Ha ha ha! That's no problem, give it here.
Izuku gave him his notebook and All Might began to sign it. Izuku then yelped for joy when he got the signature.
All Might: Well, I'm glad that you're happy young one. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna turn this villain to the authorities.
All Might gestured to the bottle which the sludge monster was trapped in. He began to walk off. Izuku though, had one last question.
Izuku: Uhm, All Might?
He stopped in his tracks to turn to the boy.
All Might: Yes young citizen?
Izuku: I always had this question since I was little. Do you have the time to answer it?
All Might: Sure! Ask away!
Izuku: You see, all my life people doubted my ability on becoming a hero. I always wanted to prove them wrong, but I always get this question on my mind....
Izuku inhales unsure if he could ask this, but then he looked at All Might who was listening to him intently clearly wanting to see where he was going with this. He felt it was time to ask.
Izuku: Can someone quirkless become a hero like you?
All Might then started rubbing his chin.
All Might: A hero like me? If you're quirkless, then no.
Izuku then sighed. He expected that answer, but it still broke his heart a bit to hear it. He looks down in disappointment.
All Might: However!
Izuku then looked back up. He wasn't finished?
Izuku: However?
All Might: It doesn't mean they can't be a hero!
Izuku: Wait, what?
All Might: You see here young one, if you're a hero like me, you'd have to deal with problems that need superhuman strength in order to solve. Someone quirkless can't get the job done since they lack that ability. It means they can't be one like I am. They can however, become other types of heroes! They can be a rescue hero, an underground or whatever. Just as long as they train hard! Harder than anyone!
Izuku couldn't believe what he was hearing. All his life they said he couldn't become a hero and now All Might was saying that he could indeed be one. Tears started to swell up in his eyes as All Might smiled.
All Might: Young one, if you want to be a hero, you can indeed be one!
He then turns around and waved at Izuku.
All Might: I shall be off now, young citizen. Keep safe and I look forward to see you again as a colleague. I'm gonna go surrender this villain to the police! You take care now!
All Might then jumped away and Izuku was left there with tears of joy. Today might've started shitty, but it ended up one of the greatest days in his life.
Izuku: A quirkless person can become a hero.... I'm definitely gonna tell Kyoka and Hitoshi about this! Oh right, the grocery list. Hmmm, you know what? I'll go see the beach first.
He then made his way to Takoba beach. He climbed the trash and sat down on the clear patch of sand he made for himself. He watched the beautiful setting sun with it's orange hue. He then played some music on his airpod as he watches the gorgeous sight.
[Playing Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers Of Sky: On the Beach at Dusk]
Izuku: This is always such a great place to relax... despite all the trash everywhere.
He then began to walk around a bit. He then saw something that caught his attention. It was a mask. One that was perfectly split between black and white. The eyes of the mask were yellow on the black side and black on the white.
Izuku: Hmmm? Who would throw away this perfectly good mask? It looks pretty cool too.
He wondered what to do with it. He then just packed it up in his bag. He then got his grocery list out.
Izuku: Time to get everything we need.
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Izuku returns home with grocery bags in his hands. He then saw his mother cooking them up some dinner. She turned to see her son come back home.
Inko: Oh, Izuku! You're here!
Izuku: Yeah, I also got everything off the list.
Inko smiled and took the bags off of his hands.
Inko: Thank you, Izuku. Now sit down and eat. I made curry today!
Izuku smiles as he sat down to eat his mother's cooking. There was nothing quite like it. Even his friends agree that his mom cooks the best. After eating, he cleaned up the dishes. He then thanked his mother and went upstairs to his room. He then turned on his computer and went to discord to call the two to tell them about his day.
AnalysisMachine joined the call.
Heartsong joined the call.
IhaveInsomniaIneedCaffeine joined the call.
Kyoka: Waddup!
Hitoshi: Heya.
Izuku: Sup guys! You would not believe what just happened today!
Hitoshi: You seem a bit happier. A lot happier.
Kyoka: I wonder what got our little Izuku so excited?
Izuku: Well, I guess it had something to do with meeting All Might.
The two got silent before Kyoka spoke up.
Kyoka: Shut up, you didn't mee All Might.
Izuku grinned as he flashed them his signature.
Hitoshi: Holy shit! How the fuck did you meet him?
Izuku: Well, I was being attacked by this sludge villa-
Kyoka: Wait attacked?!
Izuku mentally: I probably shouldn't have said that...
Izuku: Uhmm, yeah. When I was going home I was ambushed by a villain made of sludge. Boy did he stink.
Hitoshi: Holy shit, are you alright?
Izuku: I'm fine. Luckily All Might saved me. And that's not the only thing. I asked him if I could be a hero without a quirk.
Kyoka: And? What did he say?
Izuku grins widely and cheered.
Izuku: He said I could! All Might said I could!
Hitoshi: That's incredible!
Kyoka: Though, be careful alright? You had us a bit worried when you said you were attacked by a villain.
Izuku: I will. Anyways, up for a game?
The three then began to play whatever they thought of. When they got bored, they logged off and bid each other goodnight. Izuku turned off his computer and went to his bed. He then grabbed the mask he got from earlier.
Izuku: Now, let's see what it looks like when I wear you.
He then placed the mask on his face and all of a sudden he felt a surge of power. He felt three thousand years worth of knowledge enter his mind. He felt himself get stronger. His skin and hair started to change. His skin becoming more paler and hair becoming grey. It might've felt empowering, but it was also painful.
Izuku: What- What is this?! It's too much! Make it stop!
Izuku then collapsed on his bed and passed out.
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Izuku woke up in a weird dark void. He looked around, but there was nothing to be seen.
Izuku: Where- Where am I?
He felt like he was floating around in this endless void. It was also completely silent, so silent that it was deafening. That was until he heard a voice.
???: Well, well, well. What do have here?
He turned to the source and he saw a being that resembled a jester with the exact same mask as the one he found. They then laughed a bit before bowing.
???: Greetings, Young Midoriya. I've been waiting for your arrival.