Chapter 1: A Dark Light
Summary:
Pre-UA
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"Take a swan dive off the roof, pray you'll be human in your next life, Demon Bastard"
Those were the words echoing through my head as I fell, not the words of my idol telling me I couldn't be a hero without a quirk, not my mother's constant apologies, the last words my best friend bully told me
"I'm sorry kacchan Bakugo" I say as my body bends and breaks on the way down.
Everything looks beautiful in red . Eventually I see a silhouette of a woman.
"Now is not yet your time my dearest Demon," The silhouette says, it's voice undeniably feminine, "my power is now yours, Live your Life, let them hear you Sing."
With the world fading around me I assume I'm hallucinating. "Who are you?" I ask, confused. "I am known by many names but, you may call me by the name of your quirk Catalyst. All will explain in due time, for now rest your body is not ready for my full power as such, you only have access to the Chain Manipulation portion of the quirk, as well as my Regeneration" the now named Catalyst replies as the world goes dark...
Notes:
Sorry for the first chapter being short, but I really wanted to get this out, now I want to preface that this is a fic I intend to be a long running one, maybe multiple books, let me know what I should do and I'm always up for Easter eggs if you can catch the ones I throw in, or if you want to suggest one I don't mind, I also don't have a set schedule so I'll post whenever I can, also join my discord https://discord.gg/gUsjkCUs -Lunaris
Chapter 2: New Light Shines Through
Summary:
Midoriya Izuku is dead, but he is alive more than ever on the inside
Notes:
Big thanks to IdiotsFolley for helping with some things
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
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BEEP BEEP BEEP
I startle awake, almost breaking the expensive medical machinery. I hear the door open and turn to look at it, panicking because I should be dead, why am I not dead...
"Hey hey, calm down, my name is Aizawa Yoshimi, I'm a medical assistant Intern here at UA, my Uncle found you and brought you her. Can you tell me your name?" The boy? Girl? Person in front of me asked, their silly dark hair coiling like a snake. I don't know why, but she feels comforting in a way I'm not used to so I take a moment to collect my thoughts. The entire time I'm doing this she's performing physical wellness checks
"....Midoriya Izuku, I think, I don't remember much right now," I say groggily, I look at my hands.... "WHY'S MY LEFT HAND LOOK LIKE ITS MADE OUT OF INK?" I call out confused. "Was it not like that when your quirk came in, actually our results on what your quirk is are coming back as errors." Aizawa-San replies as she checks my motor response times,"what is your Quirk Mr.Midoriya?"
...
"I don't have one." I say expecting an attack and closing in on myself. My eyes widen when I feel Aizawa-San hug me, it's weird, in multiple ways. I love the feeling, but her skin feels more like snake skin than human flesh, I don't want to be rude so I just hug the person back.
"...thank you." I whisper as I start to cry. "You don't need to thank me for giving you basic human kindness, whoever does is an absolute dick who doesn't deserve you" the older teen replies softly
(Meanwhile i n Kamino)
"How is my son Doctor, is he at all being harmed by my gift" the cold voice from the monitor inquiries Kyudai.
"Young Master Kazuki is doing just fine, his body has acclimated to Holy Spirit perfectly, like he was made for the quirk, speaking of which, we have two Nomu ready for the Brat's first assignment, I'd love to runs some hands on tests with the Young Master before he leaves, your lordship." Kyudai responds with vigor, happy he was correct with his studies
"Only to ensure my son's safety Doctor." The transmission cuts after the voice's ominous concern.
Notes:
Im hyper fixating on the fic rn so if I post multiple times a day just know I'm really focused, I'll also probably make an information page in the Pearly Gates series eventually, also we get our first look at the villains, Kazuki is a very interesting character, keep an eye out for any connections- L
Chapter 3: Violet Sabbath
Summary:
After Midoriya Izuku's discharged we see him find a friend in music
Notes:
(See the end of the chapter for notes.)
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"Remember to rest, your body isn't used to having supernatural abilities. Do research on the ancient deity's, if you believe in that at least." the words or Aizawa-Chan echo in my head, as I jog along Takoba Beach, planning on cleaning it when I'm done with my physical therapy.
Being resurrected has downsides I guess. I think to myself as I finish my last lap and getting some water. "Izuku, I want you to get a new hobby," Mom says as she comes down the steps,"you enjoy those old music albums Masaru got you, why not learn to play an instrument. I just want you to be okay."
I nod stretching, before we walk back to the house.
(A few hours later, at Sound Studio)
Ding ding
"Hello, anybody here?* I call out, as I go to examine the many instruments. "I can help, what do you need young man?" A woman with short violet hair asks me, her ears have extensions that look like earphone jacks.
"I'm looking for an instrument," I say, "I love the electric violin, but I'm a beginner." I look over at the violin section, trying to distract myself from the woman's quirk, and my own disgust at being called a man, why do I feel this way. "Hmm, I can help give you lessons, though my daughter is better at playing the violin than myself, I can give you her number if you want or you could come back this weekend to meet her in person?* The woman replies.
"Um okay, I can come her on Saturday, after lunch." I respond as a really nice looking electric violin catches my eye. The woman sees this and goes to ring it up, the total is ¥225,093.75, I pay and leave.
This chapter is done but I can't figure out how to show what violin Izuku got so just imagine an amethyst violin with a wolfish design for the actual base.
Notes:
I had to do research to make this, please tell me if I get anything wrong in how I write the music bits I haven't gotten around to learning professionally-L
Chapter 4: Record Keeping
Summary:
Music is made, shenanigans ensue
Notes:
I'm prefacing this chapter by saying I come up with each chapter idea randomly and find a way to add it into the plot cohesively
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
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I made my way home and unpacked my new violin, I decide to obsess over the maintenance instructions. The distraction is welcome now that my intrusive thoughts want me to-
A little murder never hurt anyone has it.
I shake my head, "I really need to stop having those thoughts if I wanna be a hero." I say, completely ignoring the fact that the voice is highly feminine. "Izuku! Can you help set the table!" Mom asked from the kitchen.
As I go to help Mom, I feel a tug in the back of my head and everything goes black.
"Hello Little Bird," Catalyst greets as soon as I appear... Wherever I am, I can see stars? No, I see alternate realites, one where I'm with a blonde girl in my arms, a suit made of black ink in the form of a bunny half formed around me. Another star shows me in a busted up version of what I wanted my hero suit to be. There are so many I doubt I could look at them all, especially since more are forming even as I stare out into the vast emptiness.
"where am I, Catalyst?" I ask the ball of energy next to me. "Your outside of space and time, here let me take on the form of something, easier for you to visualize." The voice says, the ball of energy contorts and shifts turning into a... Black Eevee, with purple fluffy and red eyes?
"oh um.... Are you a Pokemon?" I blurt out, the small creature laughs and shakes its head. "No, I'm far more powerful, this is the form your mind can comprehend though, so it's the form I'll appear in your world as, since I'm an extension of you."
look back out amongst the stars, and I noticed something I hadn't before, new stars are forming, but old ones that seemed long forgotten are fading away.
“Why am I here,” I ask as the Eevee(?) lands on my shoulder, “and what does it have to do with you?” I don't know why but my eyes keep getting drawn back to the star with me holding the blond vampire, I feel as if I want that life, that happiness, yet I know I will only obtain suffering. I notice my star, my world, I see a small pale gold glow, a little girl, crying out in pain. My eyes harden, as does Catalysts.
“You are here to gain another power, as I acclimate to your body you'll obtain more of my mana and abilities,” Catalyst says, “this time it's my Venom, or rather a Succubi’s Ve nom, the Queen of the Succubi, Wakana."
"Wake up Akuma.” Come two female voices.
"IZUKU!" I hear my mother cry in joy, "Thank the Gods you're awake," She says. I then realize that I'm holding... A pocket watch? No. When I flip it open, It's more like a mirror in the form of a pocket watch. The design on the lid is reminiscent of a pentagram star.
Notes:
Check it JustaFoosh(JustaFish)'s Library of Alexandria for context on some of the other versions of Izuku
Also art for Eevee-Catalyst can be found on https://www.deviantart.com/zorathetwilightdrake/art/The-Black-Eevee-405110268
Chapter 5: First Sparks
Summary:
The week finally ends and Izuku meets a certain violette
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I finish my shower ignoring the sense of wrongness I've felt since my fangs and mark came in. As I pull on my hoodie, a second hand Pop★Step zip up, I remember what Miss Mika told me on Tuesday. I grab my violin and walk to the door, I had been practicing for a few days but I feel like I'm not getting any better.
"Mom I'm going over the instrument shop, the owner offered to give me some pointers." I call out as I get my shoes on and grab my house key.
Don't forget your violin kiddo, comes the voice of a woman that sounds like mom, if slightly more confident. I double check I have everything and head out.
DING
My phone goes off, since Tuesday I had gotten rid of all of my All Might merch and memorabilia, this actually gave me more room for my other hero merch (I refuse to admit to anyone other than Kaachan Bakugo that it consists of mostly Lady Nagant and Miruko merch), I quickly open the message
???:Yo is this the Greenie my mom needs me to tutor
Uh yes, my names Midoriya Izuku:Me
???: names Jirou Kyoka, meet me at the park in 5
(5 minutes later, old Musutafu Park)
"Yo, you Midoriya?" A voice asks from behind, I whirl around to see who asked.
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"You uh gonna answer?" She asks, I barely hear her because of how much my new senses are stimulating my venom sacs and more.
"Oh um I-I'm Midoriya yes." I respond nervously getting distracted by the overwhelming sent of blackberries wafting over from the violette. "You okay, you look like you've seen a ghost, now let's get started." She says her voice cracking, a small amount of smoke puffing out of her mouth in a ring.
We practice for a bit and eventually I start to get the hang of the basics. We move into some of the novice notes. Kyoka helps me readjust my movements, as soon as our skin connects, black and red sparks fly off our bodies.
"You an Arc too?" She mutters hopefully. I nod tentatively, "u-um y-yes, I'm an Arc and quirkless." I say and immediately cover my vital areas, expecting an attack. I'm surprised when I feel her hand rub my back, I open my eyes and she smirks.
"Come on Greenie I'm taking you somewhere," she tells me, "time to head to Tokyo Gothic."
Notes:
Updates are still going to be inconsistent, a lots going on with my life, nothing bad just overwhelming-L
Chapter 6: Scorned Souls
Summary:
We meet some new Arcs
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Kyoka drags me to an old book store, one I had thought shut down years before either of us were born. We walk into the store, the books are old, long dead titles like Harry Potter or The Maze Runner lie on the floor. Comics still pristinely held within protective plastic, series like Attack on Titan, Rising of The Shield Hero, and Sword Art Online held within dusty display cases.
"Um J-Jirou what are we doing here?" I ask in a daze trying hard to control my new urges do it drain her dry if you truly adore her. "C'mon real stores in the back." she says, walking towards the break room.
Once we walk through I see a huge lounge area with pop up shops for everything any discriminated quirk Type or lack there of. "Yo Kyoka, need some new plugs or you vibing?" A cat quirked feminine male asks.
"Showin a newbie around Chaos." I hear Kyoka say, despite my senses overloading I manage to wave. Must feed, drain everyone. a girl with pale grey skin and dangerous yellow eyes immediately calls out upon seeing me, "Hey I didn't know any Arcs could be Succubi too." I lean against the wall breathing heavy, my left hand twitching to a silent beat as I try to calm my nerves. "Leave em alone Vexal."a person with coral colored hair in a short ponytail with blue eyes that are red in the inner corner. "You need to eat Greenbean," the cat boy(?) Chaos remarked, "how long has it been since you had blood, or whatever it is your Arc species needs?" I look confused and say through gasps, "I- I don't know I um... I got my powers a little over a week ago?" I look dazed.
Kid you gotta learn your new body or your gonn- feed, must feed, devore EVERYTHING
I wince as I hear both voices in my head aswell as Kyoka calling me an idiot, before she holds her wrist out. My new instincts kick into overdrive and I latch on and start sucking. Summoning chains I instinctively bind my prey friend, locking her in place.
"H-hey Greenie, t-these things are a little tight." She says calmly, doing her best to ease me out of my frenzy. After a few minutes, the human-shark woman has to forcefully pull my jaw off Kyoka's wrist.
"You okay Kyoka?" The Coralette asks, worried for one of the younger Arcs in the Gothic. "Y-yup, I'm not learning things about myself from that experience, anywaygottagobye" she says quickly rushing out of the door.
(An hour later, Midoriya Residence)
I hear a knock on the door from my room, since Mom is in the shower I go and answer it, expecting Auntie or Dad's friend delivering his monthly check. However it's actually a brunette man with sharp almost bird like eyes, he's wearing a black surgical mask over his mouth and nose, he's wearing a black shirt, dark blue jeans, combat boots, and a green bomber jacket with purple accents.
"Oh, apologies I thought this was the Midoriya Household." He says surprised, before starting to leave. "Uhm it is, it's something wrong?" I ask, moving to let him in.
"Not necessarily, honestly I'm more here to check up on Mo- Miss Midoriya." He corrects himself, just as Mom walks into the living room.
"Little Kai? Is that you?" She asks surprising both of us.
Chapter 7: Violent Instincts
Summary:
Sorry for disappearing, I swear it was NOT the AO3 Authors Curse,I just had writers block and some personal issues
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The first thing I feel when I wake up is the cold chill in the air. The next thing I feel the insatiable thirst. "Get it together Himiko!" I mutter to myself. I eventually crawl out of the air duct "OW! Fuck my head..." i hiss out as i hit my head before slipping out, grab one of my precious, cute knives, and go out to find something to do.
"They just had to bite me didn't they? Stupid Greenie, making my brain feel all fuzzy from aphrodisiacs." I over hear a cute girl with shiny purple hair mutter as I walk past her. she's cute, I wanna be her! I wish I could talk to her, but no way she'd like a freak like me.
I hum as I continue onwards looking for anyone that wouldn't be missed. Eventually I find a boy with brown hair, bullying some green haired girl(?).
"Hey cutie," I say the the boy, "can you show me where the train station is?" My question is innocent enough, and I see the perversion in his eyes. "Sure, just let me deal with this useless Deku." He says spitting on the girl, and for some reason I snap, but so does she. Inky black chains wrap around the boy as both me and the green haired girl(?) bite into his shoulder. The greenie seems to realize and tries to stop, but can't. I don't want to stop, bullies like him should be gone, just flowers in a field.
I ran off after I drained the boy almost dry, he'll live, I couldn't force myself to finish his disgusting blood and that girl(?) seemed upset. "I'll have to apologize to her if I see her again, her eyes were so beautifully red too~!" I say to myself excited to meet another Vamp.