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"Not all men are created equal. This is a superhuman society. For decades, eighty percent of the population has been born with some uncanny ability that defied all logic. We call these powers, quirks."

The scene opens in the city of Musufatu, Japan. A crowd gathers as the streets are in chaos; fire and destruction are everywhere. A massive supervillain appears on the scene, his stomp, leaving a crater in the pavement. The camera pans to reveal a buff-looking creature with blue skin, blood-red eyes, and four muscular arms.

"Cities swirled with chaos and confusion following the appearance of these powers, and the world was flung into an age of darkness and destruction. Then.. a new profession was formed. We call those who fight for justice and others in need... heroes."

Opposed to him, is the strongest and most noble hero the world has ever seen; All Might, the #1 pro hero the world over.

Despite that, he isn't looking so hot right now, as one of his arms is injured, and he's losing steam fast. The crowd watches in horror while the four-armed villain just laughs.

Kolar: Tch! What's the matter, #1? Ain't you supposed to be the strongest?

All Might says nothing, glaring at the villain, while still standing his ground.

Kolar smirks as he rushes toward the weakened All Might, knocking him to the ground, with a single punch. The crowd shudders, as All Might coughs up some blood, but still manages to get up. The shot focuses on a boy in the crowd;  A young man with Green and Black hair and freckles on his cheeks, as he looks on at his hero in terror.

"How did it come to this?"

Kolar: I thought you were supposed to be the strongest!

The four-armed villain knocks All Might down again, but All Might keeps getting back up. Kolar knocks him down again and pins him down.

Kolar: But you just don't know when to quit.

Kolar smirks as he prepares to deal the finishing blow. The green-haired boy begins to tear up.

Izuku: What should I do... What can I do?

"I'm not like everybody else. I wasn't born with any powers... but all of that was about to change forever." 

Flashback to several hours ago... out in deep space, two alien spaceships are locked in combat with one ship having a clear advantage. The smaller ship fires a blast at the bigger ship, causing a small explosion that rocks the command center. 

Drone Lieutenant: Hull damage: 20%! Weapons systems are still operational!

The scene shifts to show a gigantic alien being resembling a humanoid octopus; one of the most dangerous beings in the cosmos. He sits at his throne as he commands his droids with an iron fist. 

Vilgax: I have come too far to be denied. The Omnitrix will be mine, and there is not a being in the galaxy that dares stand in my way!

From there, the scene then cuts to the same green-haired boy from before, asleep in his room, which is filled to the brim with posters and action figures of pro heroes, but especially prevalent is All Might. All Might posters, vinyl figures, lamp shades, pillows, the works. His alarm goes off but he's too groggy to wake up. In his sleep, he tries to put it on snooze.

Inko: Izuku! Izuku, Sweetie, wake up!

Izuku: Ngh... five more minutes...

Inko: C'mon Izuku, you don't wanna be late on your last day!

Izuku groans as he reluctantly gets out of bed and gets ready for the day. His mother, Inko, can be seen in the kitchen making breakfast while watching the news.

"Police officials say the suspect is still at large and should be considered highly dangerous."

Officer: If you see him, do not engage. Leave the hero works to the heroes.

Inko: You ever get yourself into that kind of trouble, you run. Understand?

Izuku groans, not paying much attention to his mother or the report. He heard this kind of spiel from her all the time ever since he was a kid.

The scene then shifts to Izuku on his way to school.

Izuku: *sigh* Last day. Get in, get out, go home. What could possibly go wrong?

As Izuku walks through the halls, all of his classmates can be seen showing off their powers and abilities. Some can outstretch their limbs incredible distances, some of them can make stone armor out of their skin, and some of them have animal-like appearances and abilities. All of them are abnormal in one way or another, except for Izuku who appears normal.

"Most people unlock their quirks when they're kids. Growing up, I had to watch everyone around me gain some kind of incredible ability that made them special. I waited for years for my power to show, any power. It turned out that I was one of the twenty percent of people born quirkless. No flight, speed, strength, nothing. And in an abnormal world, being normal made me a target..."

Izuku was not popular or well-liked in his school. He knew most of the other kids either made fun of him or up and never noticed him to begin with. Izuku keeps walking through the halls, keeping his head down. He spent most of the day as he usually did, keeping quiet and trying to go unnoticed.

Finally, after a long day, Izuku's classes finally let out as he makes a break for the front doors.

Izuku: *sigh* Made it through. I think I've earned myself a smoothie and some Sumo Slammers Smackdown!

Just as he's about to head home, he looks over to see another student being hassled by a spiky, blonde-haired boy and a boy who seemingly resembles some kind of rat-porcupine hybrid.

Bakugou: Normally we'd take your money AND beat you up, but since it's the last day of school, we're gonna give you a break. Now fork over the cash so we can get out of here!

Izuku: Kacchan... 

Izuku looks at the kid and turns away for a moment. Bakugou has been the bane of Izuku's existence since they were toddlers. He bullied Izuku relentlessly for being quirkless. We see a brief flashback to their childhood. Bakugou alongside some of his cronies are beating up Izuku on a playground for trying to defend another kid. 

Izuku: Leave him alone Kacchan!

Bakugou pounds his fist into his hand and it explodes.

Bakugou: Quit trying to be a hero, Deku. This is none of your business.

Izuku doesn't back down and Bakugou just laughs at him.

Bakugou: Honestly Deku, you're such a moron. Don't you get it? You'll never be a hero without a quirk! You'll just be a stupid nerdy useless Deku!

Izuku: I-If you go through with this, I-I'll... I'll never forgive you!

Bakugou: I told you to BUTT OUT!

Bakugou beat up Izuku as he usually did, leaving him lying on the ground alone.

Flash forward back to the present.

"Not all men are created equal. That was the harsh lesson I learned when I was four years old. But... even if I don't have a power... I can't just ignore it."

Izuku: Hey! Leave him alone, Kacchan!

At that moment, Bakugou turns and glares at the boy, with deadly intensity. His comrade, Argit turns toward Izuku as well and starts laughing at him.

Bakugou: Oooooh! Looks like we've got ourselves a hero! Suppose we don't wanna back off?

As the two bullies approach Izuku, he gestures at the other kid to get out of there and he does. Argit smirks and shoves him back. Meanwhile, the kid they were bullying runs away. 

Argit: What are you gonna do about it, Deku?

Izuku freezes up, not knowing what to do now as he hadn't planned this far ahead. He clenches his fist and tries to throw a punch at Bakugou, but he catches it and remains unphased. Bakugou and Argit burst out laughing at his weak attempt.

Bakugou: Pfft! Same ol' Deku! Tryna be a hero without the guts to back it up.

Bakugou then blasts Izuku back with a small explosion that knocks him over and makes him drop his backpack. Bakugou notices something from inside; a brochure for UA High School, the #1 hero school in Japan.

Argit: Hahahaha! Get a load of this! Buddy boy here thinks he's goin' to UA.

Bakugou then gets down on Izuku's level.

Bakugou: Heh. You realize you need a quirk to be a hero, right?

Izuku: Y-Yeah. I know that. B-But maybe I cou-

Bakugou: *mockingly* Bu-Bu-Bu-!

As he's mocking Izuku, Bakugou takes his hero notebook and blasts it with an explosion, leaving it all burnt up as it drops the ground. Izuku can only watch as his bully destroys it in front of him.

Bakugou: Hahahahaha! You don't get it, do you? You're nothing. You're a weak, pathetic, powerless loser. And that's all you'll ever be.

Izuku says nothing and just looks down. Bakugou smirks and puts his hand on Deku's shoulder, burning it and making him flinch. 

Bakugou: So don't even think about showing up to the entrance exam... or else.

He gets back up and begins to walk away.

Bakugou: Oh y'know what you could try? Maybe jump off a building and pray for a quirk in your next life!

Izuku looks at the two of them as they walk away chuckling. He dusts himself off and packs up his bag, trying not to let Bakugou get in his head, but it's getting harder and harder to every day. He picks up his notebook, starts flipping through his hero notes, and looks again at the UA brochure.

"Hmph... and what if I went and did I huh? What would do then?"

Izuku sighs and starts to make his way home. He keeps trying to shake off Bakugou's words but it's been this way for years now. What'll change in the next 5 years? The next 10? At this point, Deku is slowly beginning to accept the sad reality of it. 

Izuku: Who am I kidding? Kacchan's right. I'm quirkless. I don't have a chance of becoming a hero. I'll never be like... someone like him. *sigh* This is gonna be the worst summer ever.

Izuku gets in his own head, thinking back to all the times he pretended to be a hero, all of the videos he watched, the notes he took, and how of it seemingly was for nothing. Just then, Izuku hears some shouting and commotion from around the corner. He gets up and runs over to investigate when he's a familiar, buff-looking figure, who lets out a hearty laugh.

"HA HA HA! FEAR NOT CITIZENS! HOPE HAS ARRIVED..."

Deku keeps moving until it's revealed who is speaking; none other than his number one all-time hero. 

All Might: BECAUSE I AM HERE!!!

Izuku's eyes widen as he witnesses his idol in person for the first time.

Izuku: It's... IT'S HIM!!! ALL MIGHT!!!

All Might had just gotten done fighting off a villain and was talking to some police and reporters. Izuku stands in the crowd in awe.

Izuku: I... I should talk to him! He's the greatest hero in the world. Maybe he could give me some pointers or advice or something.

Izuku begins making his way through the crowd, getting closer and closer to his hero.

All Might: Well I must be off now. Stay safe and farewell, citizens!

Izuku: N-No! Wait! All Might! I need to ask you something!

Just as Izuku is about to reach All Might, the hero notices something and turns around.

All Might: EVERYONE STAND BACK! THIS FIGHT ISN'T OVER YET!

The crowd seems confused. Izuku feels some wind blowing and looks up to the sky, seeing something falling out of the sky. The falling object crashes down onto the pavement, creating a massive shockwave that blows everyone away, except for All Might. As the dust settles, it's revealed that the falling object is a blue, four-armed supervillain.

Kolar: Long time no see, Chump Might.

All Might: Kolar, I should have known. Back for another round, are you?

Kolar: Damn right! And this time, I'M TAKING YOUR HEAD!

The two titans charge at each other, as their battle begins. Izuku watches in a mix of awe and terror, as he starts recording on his phone.

Izuku: This is like the best and worst day of my life.

The fanboy watches as All Might and Kolar are duking it out. The two of them exchange rapid-fire punches, tanking each other's blows for what seems like a lifetime. Izuku watches in the crowd, cheering All Might on. The two of them keep fighting, as Kolar is kicked hard in the gut and sent flying into a wall. All Might walks up, but Kolar gets the jump on him, surprising All Might with an uppercut. Kolar then grabs a nearby truck and throws it at All Might.

The truck goes flying toward the crowd. Everyone begins to run, except for Izuku who is frozen in shock.

All Might: Young Man!

All Might rushes over to the boy, as Izuku shuts his eyes and braces for impact. However, he then looks up to see his hero standing over him, carrying the truck and throwing it away.

Izuku: Woah.

All Might: Are you alright?

Izuku: Y-Yeah I-!

Just at that moment, All Might is caught off guard, as Kolar grabs All Might by the throat with a sort of energy whip.

Izuku: All Might!

Kolar pulls back on the whip, forcing All Might back toward him, before winding up a punch and hitting All Might hard in the gut, causing him to cough up blood.

Izuku: ALL MIGHT!!!

The scene quickly shifts back to the intergalactic battle, as Vilgax's ship continues attacking the other ship, blasting lasers into the hull.

Drone Lieutenant: Their propulsion systems have been destroyed.

Vilgax: Then prepare to board! I want the Omnitrix NOW!

The second ship primes a laser blast and fires, directly hitting Vilgax's control room, and blasting him across it, leaving the alien warlord significantly injured and incapacitated. However, immediately after this, Vilgax's warship retaliates, blasting the opposing ship to pieces. The enemy ship is destroy, but just as this happens, a small pod shoots down into Earth's atmosphere. From there the scene shifts back to back to planet Earth and we return to the point at which the story originally began. All Might is on the ground, injured and struggling to get back up.

Kolar: Tch! What's the matter, #1? Ain't you supposed to be the strongest?

All Might says nothing, glaring at the villain, while still standing his ground.

Kolar smirks as he rushes toward the weakened All Might, knocking him to the ground, with a single punch. The crowd shudders, as All Might coughs up some blood, but still manages to get up.

Kolar: Not so tough now, are ya?!

The four-armed villain knocks All Might down again, but All Might keep getting back up. Kolar knocks him down again and pins him down.

Kolar: But you just don't know when to quit.

Kolar smirks as he prepares to deal the finishing blow. The green-haired boy begins to tear up.

Izuku: What should I do... What can I do?

Izuku quickly reflects upon himself. All his life, people told him that he would never be a hero. They told him he was weak and to stay out of trouble. To run the other way when presented with a threat. And now, watching as Kolar has All Might pinned down, at what very well may be his hero's end, Izuku is tired of it. Without thinking about it, Izuku's body moves on its own.

Izuku: What am I doing? What can I do against him? None of that matters right now. I can't just sit by and watch someone in need struggle. I can't sit here and watch All Might die!

"I'm not like everybody else. I wasn't born with any powers... but all of that was about to change forever." 

As Izuku is running toward the fight, All Might looks up at the boy, his vision blurring a bit.

All Might: *coughing* Kid! Get out of here! Run!!!

Kolar also sees Izuku, but doesn't think anything of him, returning his attention to his foe. From the sky, another falling object can be seen, hurdling toward the Earth at breakneck speeds. Just as Izuku reaches his hero, the meteorite crash lands on the street before him, causing another massive shockwave that blows everyone and everything away.

As the dust settles, Izuku opens his eyes, finds himself in the crater created by the meteorite. His ears a ringing and his vision is blurry. He can barely process what's happened or what had landed in front of him. 

Izuku: Ugh... What... was that?

He looks up to see a sort of pod smoking at the center of the crater. Izuku weakly crawls over to the pod and it opens, revealing something glowing with a bright green aura. The aura glows brighter revealing a strange device that resembles a watch.

Izuku: A... watch? What's a watch doing in outer space?

Just then, Izuku feels the ground rumbling. He looks up, hoping it's All Might, but to his dismay it's Kolar. The evil tetramand pounds his fists into his hands, looking enraged at the interference.

Kolar: Shouldn't have played hero, kid!

As Kolar is about to jump Izuku, All Might rushes in, holding him back before throwing him into a car. All Might then looks back at Izuku and the pod, seeing the device inside.

All Might: Kid! The watch! Give it to me!

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Without having any time to argue, Izuku nods as he goes to grab it. He slowly reaches out his hand, but as he does this, the watch opens up its bands and jumps on Izuku's wrist, making a beeping sound to signify that it has now merged with his DNA.

Izuku: *panicking* AAAH! GET OFF ME! GET OFF GET OFF!!!

All Might: Kid!

Before All Might can say anything, Kolar knocks him away with a haymaker, as All Might falls into the crater, growing weaker by the second.

Izuku: All Might! No!!!

Kolar: Your pathetic hero can't save you now, Kid!

Izuku glares at the villain when he hears a beeping sound come out of the watch. He looks down to see the hourglass symbol and buttons glowing a bright green. Out of complete instinct, Izuku presses the button, causing the dial to pop up and a figure can be seen in the watch face. As Kolar draws nearer, Izuku panics and slams down on the wall, causing a massive flash of green light. Kolar shields his eyes from the blinding light as Izuku begins to transform. His body becomes covered in red hot coals. The hourglass symbol of the watch now rests prominently on his chest. 

Kolar: What the-?!

All Might: Kid?

The newly transformed Izuku stands battle-ready, facing Kolar. He stands back up as his head and body ignite with powerful flames.  

Heatblast: You're really starting to fire me up!!!

Kolar: A pyronite? I don't care what you are kid! You're in my way and you're going down!

Kolar rushes and jumps at Heatblast, ready to knock him away with one hit, but Heatblast ignites his hands and shoots a torrent of flames at the villain, sending him flying across the pavement, and leaving him burned. Heatblast looks in shock at what he's just done, still unaware of his new form. For a moment, he believes he's just used his father's quirk. 

Heatblast: H-How did I just do that?!

As he's collecting himself, All Might stands back by his side, not at all phased by Izuku's sudden transformation. 

All Might: Young Man, are you okay?

Heatblast: All Might! I-I should be asking you that! You took a pretty nasty hit back there.

All Might: I'll be alright, but um... how should I explain this?

Heatblast: Explain what? WOAH! My voice sounds different... and I feel... taller?

All Might finds a piece of broken metal and uses it to show Izuku his reflection, revealing his Pyronite form to him.

Heatblast: AAAAAAAHHHHHH! I'M ON FIRE! I'M ON FIRE! AAAAAAAHHHHHH! Hey, wait a sec... I'm on fire, and I'm okay!

All Might: We've got more pressing concerns right now!

Heatblast looks over to see Kolar, getting back up again, looking even more furious. 

All Might: I'll level with you, kid. I'm not sure I can beat him on my own at this rate. I shouldn't be asking you this but... Young Man, will you lend me your strength?

Heatblast: Fighting side by side with my all-time hero?! You've got it!

Kolar: Rgh! I've had enough of the both of you!!!

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Kolar charges at them as they both of them quickly evade his attack. Heatblast ignites his hands again, throwing several fireballs at the villain to get his attention.

Heatblast: I am really starting to like this!

Heatblast then shoots another flamethrower at the villain, who puts his arms up to block the heat. All Might then rushes in and blindsides the villain.

All Might: TEXAS SMASH!!!

Kolar fumbles backward as Heatblasts shoots more flames at the villain, who's now caught in a game of monkey in the middle with the two heroes. All Might gets in close for a hit, while Heatblast pushes him back. Kolar tries to fight back while getting knocked around, but every attack is met by All Might's strength or Heatblast's fire. 

Kolar: ENOUGH!!!

The Tetramand stops on the ground, causing it to quake and stun the pyronite.

Kolar: You think a little fire's gonna be enough to take down me?!

He then uses his sonic clap and blasts the Pyronite away. Heatblast skids across the pavement and slides backward. He locks onto Kolar, ready to fight again, when All Might rushes by him at incredible speeds, his blue eyes glowing brightly.

"He's so fast!"

Kolar's eyes widen as he sses his incoming foe, but doesn't have enough time to react. The hero then winds up a massive punch, as the wind starts blowing harder around his fist.

Kolar: Oh son of a-!

All Might: DETROOOOOOOOOOIT... SMAAAAAASH!!!

All Might smashes the villain with a powerful uppercut, sending him flying. Heatblast follows up, igniting his hands once more and shooting flames at the ground to take flight. The force of the punch is so extreme it causes the weather to change, clearing the dark clouds in the sky. The crowd watching them fight is awestruck.

As he does this, Heatblast rockets into the air above the villain. The green hourglass symbol shines bright on his chest as the world goes in slow motion for Kolar. Heatblast winds back, emulating All Might's motion as he's done countless times before, and with his newfound strength, he slams him back toward the ground with a fiery smash attack.

Kolar falls hard towards the ground, leaving another massive crater, now KO'd and defeated. Heatblast lands back on the ground safely, proud of his handiwork. He can't help but feel an intense dopamine rush. All Might puts his hand on the Pyronite's shoulder, not at all phased by the fact that he's on fire

All Might: Not bad, Kid. Not bad.

Their victory is cut short, as All Might nearly collapses, still suffering from the injury he sustained. Steam can be seen coming off him. 

Heatblast: Hey! Hey, c'mon stay with me.

All Might: We need... to get away from here.

Heatblast: I'm on it.

Heatblast throws All Might over his shoulder, before blasting off and landing on a rooftop, several blocks away.

On the ground below, civilians are looking up at the hero in awe, taking pictures and recordings of their hero as well as the new firey hero. One girl, in particular, stands out. She has brown hair and eyes, fair skin, and two pink blush marks on her cheeks. She is trying to make as many pictures of the Fire Hero as she can from the ground below when someone calls out to her.

"Hey, Ochako! C'mon, we're gonna be late!"

Ochako: Huh? O-Oh! Yeah, be right there!

The scene then shifts back to Heatblast and All Might, now resting on a nearby rooftop. The pro lies down, catching his breath, while Heatblast looks at him, concerned and with regret as he believes the pro is dying.

Heatblast: Oh no. No no no no, this is all my fault! All Might, I'm so sorry!

To his surprise, however, All Might laughs.

All Might: Hahahaha... what are you apologizing for? Ngh... If you hadn't stepped in just now... I might have not made it out of there. I should be thanking you.

Heatblast looks at his hero in awe. All Might is thanking him? Did he die and go to heaven during that fight?

Heatblast: All Might... would... would it ever be possible... for someone like me to become a great hero like you?

All Might: Someone like you? What do you mean?

Heatblast: The truth is... I'm quirkless.

All Might: You don't seem so quirkless to me.

Heatblast: T-This whole fire thing isn't my power. It's that watch. W-Without that... I'm just... me.

All Might: Hey, listen to me. I saw what you did back there. I saw you run into the fight to try and help me. And you did that without any special powers of your own. There are stories about every hero, how they became great. Most have one thing in common... When presented with a dangerous situation, their bodies moved before they had a chance to think, almost on their own. Willing to risk it all to save a life, to protect those in need. And today, that's what happened to you.

Heatblast looks in awe of his hero when he hears a loud beeping sound. The Pyronite looks down at the symbol on his chest to see it flashing red until he reverts back to human form.

Izuku: Woah... I'm me again!

Izuku tries to remove the watch once more, but it's still no good. 

Izuku: This thing won't budge. 

All Might: Well, it looks like you're not gonna be quirkless anymore.

Izuku: Hey... Hey, you're right! I've got superpowers now!

All Might smiles as he completely loses steam and reverts to his base form as well.

All Might now in his skinny form is coughing.

Izuku: Oh my gosh, All Might! What happened to your body? Are you okay?! Don't worry, I'll call an ambulance and-

All Might: *cough* Save it, kid.

Izuku: Huh?

All Might: This is just what happens when I overexert myself. No helping it now.

He reveals to Izuku his secret injury.

All Might: I ran into a nasty villain once. Got in over my head and he gave me this. Most of my respiratory system was completely destroyed. Now, I've got a time limit for how long I can use my power.

Izuku: Woah.

All Might then looks at the boy once again and realizes something.

All Might: Oh, my apologies. I never got your name.

Izuku: O-OH! I-IZUKU MIDORIYA AT YOUR SERVICE!

All Might: Well, Young Midoriya, to answer your question from earlier... Yes. You too can become a hero. 

Izuku looks at his hero in awe, as he tears up.

All Might: Now then kid, I have a proposition for you, but first, I'd like to share something with you. Can I trust you to keep this a secret between the two of us?

"A secret? And he wants to trust me with it?"

Izuku gets serious and nods.

All Might: You see... this power is not my own either. I inherited it from my former mentor.

Izuku: Your power is... inherited?

All Might: It's a powerful quirk that's been passed down from generations of heroes. It is a power known as One for All, a well-guarded secret that's been kept as long as quirks have been around.

Izuku: Wooooah... All Might, n-not that I'm not flattered but... why would you trust me with this? N-Not that I'm ungrateful or anything!

All Might: Well see it this way. Your new abilities aren't natural to you either, but nonetheless, they're a part of you now. Real power doesn't come from your fists or your muscles.

All Might points to the boy's chest.

All Might: It comes from deep inside here. You're a good kid with a strong heart Midoriya. And, it just so happens that I've been looking for someone to pass down my power to. So, how would you like for me to take you under my wing? Y'know, show you the ropes and teach you how to use those fancy new powers of yours?

Izuku stares at his idol in shock.

Izuku: S-Sorry, could you say that again? It almost sounded like you wanted to become my mentor and help me train to become here.

All Might: That is what I said.

Izuku: That's what I thought you said.

Izuku nearly faints as his idol catches him.

All Might: Woah there! Easy kiddo!

Izuku: S-Sorry! Sorry, this is just... a lot to take in.

Izuku looks at his idol, then looks back down at the watch.

"Not all men are created equal. That was the harsh lesson I learned when I was four years old. That was my first and last setback. Because on that day, he told me my dreams could become a reality. This is the story of how I became the world's greatest hero."

Izuku: Okay... I'll do it!

All Might smiles.

All Might: Excellent! Then prepare yourself, Young Midoriya! Your journey toward being a hero has just begun! HA HA HA!!!

"There are so many ways to tell a story, but that's what makes them so interesting! You can never predict how they're going to turn out."

From there, the scene shifts back to space, aboard Vilgax's now destroyed ship, which now orbits around the Earth aimlessly. Vilgax himself is inside of a healing pod, extremely mangled from the fight and explosion. 

Vilgax: What do you mean it's not there? This battle nearly cost me my life! And you say the Omnitrix is no longer aboard the transport?

Drone Lieutenant: Sensors indicate a probe was jettisoned from the ship, just before boarding. It landed on the planet below.

Vilgax: Go. Bring it to me.

From the shadows of the ship, several piercing red eyes can be seen, acknowledging the command.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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The scene opens in the city, on a burning building. A few days have gone by since Izuku's first encounter with the Number 1 Hero and he's since begun his training to become All Might's Successor and wield One For All. A crowd watches as the building goes up in flames, as fire fighters led by Back Draft arrive on the scene. 

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Inside the building, a young boy and his mother run to the door, but a piece of burning debris traps them in their room. They look around as pieces fall around them; eventually, the ceiling above them starts to cave in. They both shut their eyes and brace for it. Nothing happens. The young boy slowly opens his eyes, looking at the towering figure in awe. They both look up to see a being made of fire, holding the ceiling debris above their heads.

Young Boy:...Who are you?

Heatblast looks at the boy and smiles. 

Heatblast: I'm here to help!

Heatblast throws away the debris and extends his hands; all the fire in the room gets absorbed by them. Heatblast turns around and motions to come with him. The boy is less afraid to follow than his mom. Heatblast looks to some stairs leading down.

Heatblast: This way!

Just as they're about to run through the halls, the stairs collapse before them. 

Heatblast: Er, on second thought... *He looks to a barred-up window* That way!

Heatblast shoots a hole around the window, causing the wall to crumble and collapse. The people outside watch as a tornado of fire exits the hole and touches straight down to the ground. It disperses, and Heatblast, the boy, and the mother are all okay. The crowd gasps as they witness the pyronite in action. Some of them recognize the alien from All Might's fight in the city against Kolar and cheer for him. 

Civilian 1: Look! It's Heatblast!

Civilian 2: He saved that woman and kid!

All of the surrounding civilians applaud Heatblast, making him a bit nervous. He's not used to this much positive attention but he tries to take it in stride.

"Heatblast, huh? Is that what people have been calling this guy? Kinda like it..." 

Heatblast: Oh! I-I'm sure you all want to thank me personally, b-b-but really it's all in a day's work for-!

He notices the kid holding three trading cards, and gasps.

Heatblast: *gasp* No way! A gold Sumo Slammer Card! *kneeling down* Where'd you get it? I've been looking all over for that!

The young boy is a bit taken aback by the hero's enthusiasm of the card.

Young Boy: I-It was a prize inside a box of "Sumo-Smacks" Cereal.

Heatblast is about to start geeking out about his favorite series but before he gets the chance, the Omnitrix begins blinking and beeping red.

Heatblast: O-Oh! Uh... *clears throat* Stay safe everyone, and remember; Only you can prevent forest fires!

With that Heatblast takes off, blasting away into the air and out of sight. Several reporters are covering this latest appearance of Heatblast, covering this as a new hero debut. All Might had allowed Izuku to go on simple, low-level rescue missions like this, in order to get used to his new abilities. The scene then cuts to the girl from before, who is watching the report on her laptop in awe of the fiery hero. She looks at other clips of Heatblast in action, saving people from disasters. 

"Heatblast is so cool!"

Early the next morning, Izuku heads to Takoba Beach, where Izuku has been training, lifting, and hauling trash off the beach. Izuku is waiting, as All Might pulls up in an old rusted-up RV.

All Might: Sorry to keep you waiting, Young Midoriya.

Izuku: It's no problem. Uh... car trouble?

All Might: *chuckles* What, the Rust Bucket? Nah, I've had this old girl for years. Never let me down yet. Now then... 

All Might lets out some steam and becomes buff once again.

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All Might: Let's get you into shape! HAHAHAHA!!!

The scene then shifts to Izuku's training, as we see him struggling to pull an old broken refrigerator with All Might sitting atop it.

All Might: Hey hey hey! It's pretty comfy up here! How are you doing?

Izuku is pulling the fridge with all his might, but All Might's added weight in his buff form is making the task even more difficult.

Izuku: Rgh! Just peachy! Hngh!

Izuku keeps pulling until the rope snaps and he falls into the sand.

Izuku: Oof! Ugh, remind me again why I can't use one of my transformations for this.

All Might: You might have a quirk now, but you're gonna have to train your body to be just as strong to handle One for All. The quirk is the fullest physical ability of many people all wrapped up in one, that's what makes it so powerful. 

Izuku: *sarcastically* Oh, so that's why I'm killing myself dragging all of this trash around.

All Might: In order, for you to be able to physically handle that power we need to train both your body and mind.

Izuku: Body and mind?

All Might: Being a hero requires more than just physical strength alone... it demands drive and determination... the willingness to put your life on the line no matter what!

Izuku: I have that!

All Might: Hahaha! *nuzzles his hair* That heroic heart of yours is part of the reason I chose you as my successor! Don't worry, you'll show the world what you're made of soon enough, but first, we need to get you in tip-top shape! Although, maybe it is time we take another look at that watch of yours.

Izuku smiles as he activates the device once more, transforming into a big white alien with black markings and big yellow armored padding. As he transforms he initially has trouble keeping his balance.

Cannonbolt: W-Woah! WOAH! Oof! Ugh...

All Might: You okay?

Cannonbolt: Ngh... What am I now?

All Might: I'm not sure. Let's find out what you can do.

All Might helps the Arburian Pelerota get back up, before setting up a sort of dummy for Izuku to test his powers on. Cannonbolt gets in a battle-ready position, glaring at the dummy. He sucks in some air and attempts to shoot flames from his mouth but nothing happens.

Cannonbolt: So much for breathing fire. Maybe I can shoot freeze lasers out of my eyes!

Cannonbolt then glares at the dummy trying to freeze it but nothing happens.

Cannonbolt: Magnetic blasts?

Cannonbolt then puts his hands up in different positions, trying to make something happen but to no avail. He then takes a running start to knock down the dummy before tripping and accidentally tucking in and rolling into an armored ball, running over the dummy and slamming into a nearby wall.

All Might: Young Midoriya!

Cannonbolt: Aw yeah! Shell power!

Cannonbolt hops out of the wall and curls up into a ball again, running over the dummy a few times, excited about his new abilities.

Cannonbolt: This is so cool! I'm like a cannonball!

All Might: Think you're strong enough to bring me down?

Cannonbolt: Let's find out!

Cannonbolt revs in place, kicking up sand, before blasting forward toward All Might at high speed. All Might gets ready and catches the Arburian Pelerota, holding him in place.

All Might: It'll take more than that to knock me down!

As All Might holds him down, Cannonbolt keeps spinning, before burying himself in the sand.

Cannonbolt: Uh... little help?

The scene shifts to later after Izuku has timed out and timed back in, ready to select another alien. This time, he transforms into a blue, dinosaur-like creature with rollerballs for feet and a long, striped tail. Out of complete instinct, he starts running circles around his mentor at incredibly high speeds, surrounding All Might in a blue and black tornado. XLR8 brakes in front of All Might, flipping up his built-in visor.

The scene shifts again to Izuku's next transformation, this time turning into a green slime puddle that reforms into a humanoid shape. The slime creature stretches his limbs, testing out his elasticity. He also throws some gunk at a nearby wall, which then starts to disintegrate. All Might takes a big step back from Izuku's new transformation after seeing this.

The shifts once again, as Izuku transforms into another creature with large wings, two horns, and a tail. The Aerofibian takes flight, soaring high in the air, flying circles around the beach at high speeds. All Might throws some trash and rubble at the Aerofibian, as he dodges and weaves through the obstacle. All Might throws one last piece of trash at him, and out of instinct, Jetray fires a neuroshock from his eyes, destroying it. He lands on the ground before his mentor and smiles.

Izuku continues to test out his transformations one by one, learning all of their abilities and powers, in addition to lifting and hauling more trash to clean up the beach. Finally, after several long, arduous hours of training, Izuku has exhausted himself, now lying on the sand, as his watch goes red to recharge. All Might looks to see the progress he's been making and smiles at his pupil with pride. 

All Might: Excellent work today, Young Midoriya! You're one step closer to being able to inherit my power.

Izuku: *panting* Thanks, All Might. Man, it's so crazy to think a few days ago I was quirkless. Now I've got 10 of them.

All Might: Well that's enough for today. You go home and get some rest. I'll give you the weekend off but first thing Monday morning, it's back to the grindstone!

Izuku: *panting* You got it. 

All Might: And one last thing; be careful with that watch. I know I've sent you on small missions here and there with it, but we still don't know it's full capabilities yet. Only use it in an emergency situation, understood?

Izuku: *panting* Yes sir!

Izuku nods as he limps his way back home. 

Izuku: Man, all that training really works up a thirst. I could really go for a smoothie right about now.

From there the scene shifts to downtown where the fight with Kolar took place. There's police tape and borders blocking off the area, to mark it unsafe, but the crash site where the watch landed has been untouched. Suddenly, a large alien drone crash lands in the same spot, having tracked the watch's signal to this location. The drone transforms, revealing its head, arms, and legs as it scans the area, recognizing the containment pod that was launched from the enemy ship. The drone scans the pod, realizing it is now empty, before shooting and destroying it. With the Omnitrix in active, the drone is now unable to track its signal. 

Drone: Target lost. Omnitrix signal cannot be dectected.

Vilgax's voices comes through in the drone's head.

Vilgax: If the Omnitrix is no longer in its escape pod, then it must be in the hands on another pitiful life form on this backwater planet. Do what you must to draw the earthling out. 

Drone: Acknowledged. 

With that, the drone's eyes glow red as it turns toward the bustling city street behind it. The scene cuts back to Izuku, as he takes a sip from his smoothie, looking down at the Omnitrix once more. He's been trying to heed All Might's warning, but he can't help but be intrigued by the watch and starts fiddling with it. He's also started taking notes on all of the creatures he's been able to become so far, keeping them in a new notebook. 

Izuku: So from the looks of it, I press the button, twist the dial, and once I hit it, I can become one of ten of those creatures. Transformations last about 10 minutes... no apparent mutations after transforming... note to self, give them hero names... Heatblast is a good one. Let's see... I think I'll call that smart one Grey Matter... 

Izuku is so focused on the watch that he doesn't notice Bakugou and Argit hiding behind the corner, watching him and snickering. Bakugou runs up behind Izuku and shoves him, causing the boy to spill his smoothie all over him.

Izuku: Woah! Hey!

Bakugou and Argit burst out laughing at Izuku, who just stands there looking mildly inconvenienced.

Bakugou: Whoops! Looks like somebody had an accident.

Argit: Aww, need me to get you a sippy cup? Or maybe a diaper?

The two of them keep laughing, as Izuku looks at the two of them with more annoyance than fear.

"Wow. This is how low they're going now?"

Izuku tries to just shrug it off, getting back up and grabbing some napkins.

Izuku: *sarcastically* Okay, you got me. Good one.

Bakugou looks confused for a moment. Why isn't Deku cowering like he usually does around them. 

Bakugou: Well...? What are you gonna do about it? HUH?!

Bakugou shoves Izuku again, but this time he gets smoothie all over his hand.

Izuku and Argit smirk, as some of the bystanders chuckle a bit. Bakugou gets enraged and grabs Izuku by the shirt.

Bakugou: NOW LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO!!!

Izuku is getting more and more aggravated at Bakugou. He doesn't have to take this from him, not anymore. Izuku reaches for the watch, but then pulls back.

Izuku: Y'know what? You're not even worth it.

Bakugou: Huh?

Izuku steps back and grabs some napkins to wipe himself off, seeming only mildly annoyed with his bully rather his usual cowering. 

Izuku: I mean it's ridiculous. Could you at least try being original for a change? You've been doing this same old bully routine since the second grade, Katsuki. It's tired. Spilling my drink? Seriously? I can't believe I used to be afraid of you.

Bakugou can't believe this. Why isn't the nerd buckling on his knees?

Bakugou: The hell are you tryna say?!

Izuku: Look around. We've all grown up, but you're still the same pathetic loser who has to torment others just to feel good about himself. You're just... sad.

Izuku simply puts his hands in his pockets and starts to walks away. Bakugou starts trembling with rage as he calls out to him. 

Bakugou: Hey! HEY! I'M NOT THROUGH WITH YOU, DEKU!

Izuku: Yeah? Well, I'm through with you.

Bakugou can't believe this. What's this whole act of defiance now? For years Deku was his punching back but all of sudden he's acting like this is just a mild inconvenience? Bakugou wants answers, and is about to rush at Izuku to make him talks, when the both of them then hear a rumbling sound, as the ground begins to shake.

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Argit: Uhh, i-is anybody else feeling that?

Just then, civilians start screaming and running in terror, as the battle drone from before makes its way around the corner, leaving destruction in its wake. 

Citizen 1: What is that thing?!

Citizen 2: Where are the pros?! They should be handling this thing!

Citizen 3: RUN!!!

Argit: WHAT. THE HELL. IS THAT?!

The drone scans the area, before recognizing the symbol on Izuku's watch and taking aim at the boy. The drone fires an energy blast at Izuku, who quickly dodges out of the way at the last second. The battle drone doens't let up, shaking the ground with every step and continuously firing its laser cannons in Izuku's direction. Izuku, Bakugou, and Argit all run and duck behind some rubble as the battle drone continues to move forward.

"Why's it focusing on me?!"

Just then he comes to a realization and looks down at his wrist.

"It's here for the watch..."

At that moment, Izuku takes off to some place safe, leaving Bakugou behind. He sees Deku flee and starts shouting at him. 

Bakugou: GET BACK HERE, DEKU!!! WE'RE NOT DONE YET YA DAMN NERD!!!

At that moment, however Bakugou then realizes Argit is gone. He looks over and sees him scurrying away to safety.

Bakugou: Oi! Where the hell do you think you're going?!

Argit: Forget this! I'm not sticking around to get turned into roadkill! You're on your own, buddy boy!

Bakugou: Why that dirty, low brow, no good-!

Just then, the drone finds Bakugou and puts up its claws, charging another blast. Bakugou doesn't flinch as the robot fires its cannon at the building above him, causing the rubble above Bakugou to come tumbling down. The rubble falls towards Bakugou, he braces for impact but it never hits.

"Leave him alone!"

When Bakugou opens his eyes, he sees a large crystal-like being, towering over him, and carrying the debris overhead. The petrosapien then tosses the rubble aside like nothing. Bakugou looks up in shock at his savior. 

Bakugou: What the fuck?!

Diamondhead: You want someone to pick on? Try me!

Bakugou: And just who the hell are you supposed to be?

The crystal alien smirks at his former bully.

Diamondhead: What? Don't recognize me like this, Kacchan?

Hear that childish nickname makes it all to clear to Bakugou who the being standing before him is. 

Bakugou: DEKU?! WHEN DID YOU-

Diamondhead: -get a quirk? Call me a late bloomer.

Diamondhead then steps forward, refocusing his attention on the robot. The battle drone analyzes Diamondhead, locking onto the Omnitrix symbol on his chest. The robot attacks Diamondhead with another laser cannon from its palm, but the Petrosapien easily dodges the attack. Diamondhead then begins attacking the robot by morphing his hands into sharp blades, running and slashing at the robot's legs. The battle drone remains unphased, grabbing Diamondhead and swings him around the block, knocking him into cars and the roads, before throwing him into a building. The petrosapien drops the ground, seeing parts of his body having shattered. 

Diamondhead: Uh oh, I think I'm in trouble...

To his surprise however, he's instantly able to regenerate and heal the cracks in his body, before reforming his hands into the blades.

Diamondhead: Oh you're in so much trouble now!

The petrosapien leaps off the ground, high into the air and lands on the drone's torso, clinging to it. The battle drone stumbles, knocking itself into buildings as it tries to shake Diamondhead off. Meanwhile, the petrosapien forms more spikes on his arms and begins stabbing into the robot's body, tearing through metal wires and cables. Finally the drone spins its torso rapidly and flings Diamondhead away, as he slides back across the pavement. 

The battle drone locks on once more, its HUD now a bit damaged from the fight. The drone then charges and fires more laser cannons from its plans, but this time, Diamondhead uses his crystal hands to reflect the blast back. He punches his way through the lasers as they fly off in all directions, before directing one right back at the robot, which seems to leave it stunned. This gives him an idea. One the battle drone recovers, Diamondhead taunts the robot, pointing at his throat. 

Diamondhead: C'mon! Burn one in here!

Falling for the bait, the battle drone charges up one huge final energy cannon and fires, but Diamondhead plants his feet deep into the road and holds his ground. He quickly extends his hands as the catch and reflect the beam. 

Diamondhead: Rgh! What comes around, goes around! Let's see how you like it ya techno freak!

Diamondhead's hands then begin to merge into a concave crystal contructs that begins to adjust the angle of the laser, reflecting the attack, and aiming it back at the robot's core. Before it can react, the battle drone's own energy blast cuts and burns right through it's core as it begins to sputter and break down before finally exploding. Its now lifeless body falls to the ground, metal and machine parts flying off in all directions, before sliding across the pavement. Diamondhead smiles as he steps atop the now defeat battle drone's head, celebrating his victory. 

Diamondhead: Oh yeah! Who's bad? 

Just then, Diamondhead notices some of the nearby civilians cheering for him.

Diamondhead: Oh I mean uh... *clears throat* My work here is done!

Civilian 1: Yeah! Way to go!

Civilian 2: Thank you for saving us!

Civilian 3: Way to go Diamondheaded guy!

Civilians: Diamondhead! Diamondhead! Diamondhead!

Diamondhead lets out a little smile, as flees the scene before he transforms back to human. The whole time, Bakugou just looks in horror at the scene that just unfolded. Deku, shitty, nerdy, quirkless, pathetic Deku, just took down that huge super robot all on his own, without even breaking a sweat. He couldn't believe it. He refused to believe it. 

Bakugou: H-How? How is this possible? He's quirkless! He's nothing! How could he just randomly get a power like that?!... He's... he's been lying...

Bakugou clenches his fists and grits his teeth, as it all begins to add up in his twisted, deluded mind. It all makes sense to him now. Deku's been playing the long con, trying to be all innocent and helpless. 

Bakugou: That little FAKER!!!

From there, the scene then shifts to Vilgax's view on a monitor from his ship. He'd watched the battle go down as well, seeing one of his tougher units go down so easily against a single being. Inside of his healing pod, the warlord is fuming. 

Vilgax: Failure?! Unbelievable... retrieving what is mine will be more difficult than I anticipated. Very well then. Let him savor that small victory. Soon, the puny earth being that is keeping the Omnitrix from me... will soon hang on my trophy wall.

The scene then cuts once more to the girl's room from before. She looking at more reports, rewatching the fight between Diamondhead and the robot in the city, awed and intrigued by the new hero.

Reporter: And once again, civilians are all cheering for the debut of a new hero the people have affectionately dubbed "Diamondhead." This incident follows the appearance of a number of new heroes in Musutafu, beginning with All Might's battle against the villain Kolar in the heart of the Musutafu. Witnesses say All Might was aided in the fight by an unknown hero the public has called "Heatblast." We don't know where these heroes are coming from, but this reporter is glad to have them on our side.

"So cool!"

Just then, the girl notices something about Heatblast. She pauses the video, taking an interest in the badge on his chest. She then looks at the footage of Diamondhead, seeing that very same emblem. 

"That symbol... I wonder what it means..."

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The episode begins in space, aboard the Chimerian Hammer once again as it aimless orbits the planet. After the failure of his first battle drone, the Omnitrix signal had since gone off line. Vilgax has ordered a small fleet to be sent down to the planet for reconnaissance, with orders to track down the watch and destroy its wielder. One of Vilgax's minions enters some commands on a keyboard at the central computer, sending several smaller drones down to Earth to fulfill their mission.

Command Droid: The drones have launched. Equipped with the improved internal tracking system, they should be able to find and retrieve the Omnitrix.

Vilgax: Hmmm... They may find it, but retrieving it will not be easy. Whoever possesses the Omnitrix continues to be an opponent of extreme danger and inspiring brilliance.

The scene then immediately cuts to Izuku lazily enjoying his day off, hanging around his apartment while his mom is out. He's still wearing his sleep shirt and boxers as he's just only woken up a few minutes ago. Izuku stretches and makes his way to the living room, with a bag of chips in his hands. It was a nice to change to sleep in for once after several days of non-stop training. 

Izuku: *yawns* Gotta love these lazy Saturdays.

Izuku plops himself on the couch, opens up the bag of chips, and starts digging in. He glances over at the watch again, reaching for it out of instinct, but then quickly turns away.

Izuku: Nope! Noooo. I promised All Might I'd take a break from using it, and that's a promise I'm gonna keep. Today is my day off.

He grabs the remote and clicks on the TV, flipping through the channels in an attempt to relax and distract.

Izuku: A little Sumo Slammers should take my mind off things for a bit.

He turns on the TV and starts flipping through channels when he sees a new toy commercial.

"Hey, kids! Wanna be a hero like All Might? Then you need the new Super Deluxe Plus Ultra All Might with real villain-smashing action!"

The advertiser presses a button on the toy's back that makes it punch through a wall and talk through a speaker on its chest.

All Might Toy: I am here!

The commercial shows several kids playing with the toy, making it seem larger than life, taking down other action figures of villains. 

"Be a hero and save the day with the new Villain Smashing All Might! Available at a toy store near you! From Bandai!"

Izuku:... I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!

Izuku grins as he hits the Omnitrix, transforming in a green flash of light. His body begins to morph, turning blue and scaly, as his hands are transformed into sharp black claws. His legs begin to morph as a black helmet-like shell is formed around his head before dropping a blue visor on his face. After transforming into his Kinnecerlin form, Izuku rushes to grab his wallet and keys before speeding out of the apartment and down the road in the blink of an eye. He races downtown, through traffic and pedestrians, all the way to the nearest toy store, seeing that it's only minutes away from opening.

XLR8: YES! First in line!

XLR8 eagerly stands in front of the store, anxiously waiting for it to open. He tries to sit still, but the hyperactive nature of his alien form makes it difficult. He gets all jittery and starts pacing back and forth, as if he's been waiting for hours when in reality it's been about two minutes. XLR8 then presses his face against the glass, looking around the store, before finally seeing his prize inside.

XLR8: Ah it's right there! Hahaha... soon it'll miiiiine!

Just as he's admiring the toy, he hears an explosion go off in the distance. XLR8 looks behind him to see squad cars headed for the area.

XLR8: What's up?

The Kinnecerlin looks back at the store one more time and the All Might figure in the window, but then turns around. 

XLR8: Hero time comes first. I'm fast enough to make it there and back anyways!

He quickly drops his face mask and blasts off after the police cars, tearing up the streets. 

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Up ahead, several bikers in high-tech gear robbing an armored car, parked at a gas station. The lead biker is roughing up the drivers, while the other two rip open the back door with a chain, revealing several cases of high-quality support items.

Biker 1: Haha! Jackpot!

The two of them begin unloading the support items and loading them onto their bikes. As the lead biker takes out a high-tech rifle and starts shooting at the gas-station pumps, blowing them up one by one. The whole scene has drawn a bit of a crowd, as police and civilians both gather around the area. Some civilians are locked up in the gas station mini market, trying to stay safe from the biker villains.

The biker leader is cackling, taking sadistic pleasure in causing so much mayhem. She keeps firing wildly at the police, adding more fuel to the fires. 

Rojo: Ha! This is like takin' candy from a baby! That all of 'em?

Biker 1: Package is secure, Boss!

Rojo: Then let's wrap things up here, ladies!

With their stolen loot secured, the bikers rev their engines, preparing to make their getaway, when suddenly a huge gust of wind rushes by and one of them is knocked away by an object moving faster than their eyes could see. 

Biker 1: ARGH!!!

The other biker villains look in shock as their comrade is seemingly knocked down by nothing. 

Biker 2: The hell was that?! OOF!!!

The blue streak keeps rushing by them, blitzing the biker villains. One by one, the bikers are KO'd by an unknown force. Each of them is slammed to the ground, their bikes are all knocked over. Rojo grits her teeth and loads her weapons, trying to find whatever it was that just took down her crew. 

Rojo: Hey! Hey, I don't want any trouble! Show yourself!!

The unknown speedster rushes by several more times, creating a huge gust of wind, before braking in front of the criminal, as she coughs up dust.

XLR8: Should have thought of that before you committed the crime.

One of the bikers groans, looking up from the ground.

Biker 3: Ugh... What the hell is that?!

Rojo: Hahaha! Little early for Halloween dude, isn't it?

Rojo then locks onto XLR8 and starts firing at the Kinnecerlin with reckless abandon, but he easily dodges all of the gunfire. XLR8 then circles around the biker before dashing forward and ramming into her. The impact of the attack knocks the blaster out of her hands, which slides under XLR8's foot before he crushes it, smirking. 

XLR8: Trick or treat!

Rojo's crimson eyes narrow, growing agitated with the Kinnecerlin. She activates her quirk as wires snake from her arms, latching onto the stolen support items on the back of her bike. Sparks begin to fly as the tech integrates into her body, morphing her arms into dual energy cannons with pulsating red circuits.

Rojo: You think you’re fast, freak? Let’s see you dodge this!!!

The biker villain growls, firing a volley of energy blasts from her reinforced arms, but XLR8 just smirks and vanishes in the blink of an eye. Hen reappeared behind her, tapping her shoulder with a claw.

XLR8: Missed me!

Rojo roars in frustration, spinning to swing her reinforced arm at him. The kinetic energy from the strike cracks the pavement, but XLR8 is already gone, darting around her at incredible speeds as he continued to taunt her. The civilians in the gas station mini-mart watch the battle, awe-struck by the appearance of yet another new hero. Among the crowd is the brown-haired girl from before. She watches the Kinnecerlian and the villain go blow for blow, completely mesmerized by the spectacle. 

Ochako: Woah! Another new guy!

She excitedly begins recording the fight on her phone, trying to capture the footage as best as she can. 

Civilian 1: Who is that guy? Never seen him before!

Civilian 2: I'm not sure! Lots of new heroes have been showing up recently. You remember that fire guy who fought alongside All Might last week?

Civilian 3: Yeah, Heatblast! Oh, what about the crystal guy who fought that big robot the other day? That guy was so cool!

Civilian 2: Aw, what was his name, like... Rockskull?

Ochako: Diamondhead!

Civilian 3: Yeah that's the one!

Ochako listens to all these stories excitedly. Ever since she saw Heatblast in action that day, she's become something of a fan of these new heroes. She'd been keeping up with the reports covering their heroics across Musutafu. She continues to cheer on XLR8, as the scene shifts back to the fight.

XLR8 is still dodging and taunting Rojo, chipping away at her mecahnically enhanced body. The Kinnecerlin slides back across the pavement, seeing Rojo's armor beginning to spark. He's about to go in for one final finishing blow when he hears more civilians screaming, as the police all turn their attention to the sky. XLR8 and Rojo both look to see what they're firing at; the fleet of Vilgax's battle droids has found them. 

XLR8: These little guys look like that big robot from yesterday. Looking for Daddy, huh?

XLR8 smirks and taunts them, telling them to bring it on. The drones lock onto the Omnitrix on XLR8's chest and open fire on the Kinecelerin, raining down a volley of laser blasts. XLR8 easily dodges all of their attacks and gunfire, blitzing and destroying as many drones as he can. These battle drones aren't nearly as strong as the big one, but they're way more of them this time. The hover in the air, triangulating their attacks to try and corner XLR8. Rojo grows agitated at the newcomers. 

Rojo: Hey! This is my heist!

Biker 3: You can have it!

Biker 2: Not sticking around for this!

Rojo turns around, seeing her cronies fleeing the scene, which ticks her off even more. The drones keep shooting wildly, trying to hit XLR8, but he's too fast for them. XLR8 dodges every single shot, before retaliating and slashing them with his claws. One of the stray energy blasts hits a gas pump, causing it blow it up, with Rojo getting caught in the explosion. Another one hits the windows as everybody inside the mini-mart hits the deck, panicking. Ochako looks up to see XLR8 still fighting, taking out the drones one by one. She continues to cheer for her hero until she realizes that Rojo is still conscious, and making her way toward XLR8, charging up her arm cannon. 

Ochako: HEY WATCH OUT!!!

Rojo charges up as much power as she can in her arm and fires, catching XLR8 off guard before he has a chance to react. He braces for impact, but just as she fires, XLR8 is protected by a bright pink energy shield.

Rojo: What the hell?

XLR8 and Rojo both look over to find where the shield came from, seeing Ochako standing outside of the mini-mart, with her eyes glowing and a pink aura around her hand.

Ochako: Leave him alone!

XLR8 looks at the girl defending him in awe. He's the hero, why would she randomly try to protect him like that?

"Who is that girl?"

XLR8 doesn't have a chance to think about it, as more lasers are shot in his direction as the drones continue their onslaught. XLR8 drops his visor and takes off, dashing and leaping in the air, before knocking down the drones with his tail. One by one, he sends them all crashing to the ground.

XLR8: Two down, one to-!

Just then, XLR8 is caught off guard once more and shot in the gut by Rojo, as she pins his tail to the ground, keeping him from moving.

Rojo: This is all your fault! It was a perfectly good heist, 'til you and your buddies showed up!

XLR8: My buddies? Aren't they on your side?

Rojo aims her blaster at XLR8, charging it up once again.

Rojo: Doesn't matter. Either way, you're boutta be road kill!

Rojo smiles sadistically as she has the Kinnecerlin pinned, but before she can fire, she's hit in the face with several pink energy bolts that push her back. Before she can recover, her arms are then restrained by a pink energy lasso from Ochako.

Ochako: Get away from him!

Rojo glares at the girl, getting angrier and angrier

Rojo: Dammit! Stupid kid!

She writhes around, struggling to break her arms free from the construct, before recklessly firing a blast from her arm cannon. The blast misses her but hits the roof of the building, causing debris to fall toward Ochako before she has a chance to defend herself. XLR8 sees this happen in slow motion. 

XLR8: NO!!!

He quickly whips his tail away, causing Rojo to trip, before decking her in the face. He then takes off, rushing over toward Ochako, grabbing her and moving out of the way before the debris can topple over her. Ochako opens her eyes, realizing that the Kinnecerlin saved her just in time. She looks up at her savior with wide eyes, not having expected to get so close to him. 

XLR8: Are you okay?

Ochako: Fine, thanks to you.

Ochako then looks at XLR8's chest and notices the symbol he's wearing. She wants to ask him about it, but just at that moment, XLR8 hears police sirens and sees several more squad cars pulling up to the scene. 

XLR8: Think I'll let the local law take it from here. Thanks for the help kid, stay out of trouble!

Ochako: Hey, wait!

Before she can say anything else, XLR8 takes off in a blur, rushing back to the store as fast as he can. Ochako just looks at the blue streak fade out of sight. She then goes on her phone and pulls up the video of Heatblast, pausing and zooming in on the clip. She then finds the video of Diamondhead as well. It's at that moment she realizes something; all of these heroes are wearing the same emblem on their chest.

Ochako: The same symbol... hmm...

The scene then cuts back to Rojo and the battle drones, now defeated with mechanical parts all over the ground. Her augmented arm cannons have now been deactivated and destroyed. Rojo slowly gets back up and limps over to one of the destroyed drones, picking up its head. She analyzes the drones, not recognizing the technology from anywhere.

Rojo: Who were you freaks anyway?

Her curiosity gets the better of her as she activates her quirk once again, shooting a wire from her wrists. However, just as the wire latches onto the drone, it begins to merge with her against her will. Rojo tries to stop the assimilation, but now the drone is forcing her to adapt. She howls in pain and drops to the ground as she begins to transform, growing metal armor, as well as claws and blades resembling the drone's own body. Her eyes are covered by glowing red bulbs, as her skin turns crimson and she grows two blasters out of her shoulders. 

Rojo is still shaking from her transformation, trying to process everything that just happened when several police officers arrive on the scene, taking aim at the super-enhanced villain. 

Officer 1: Freeze!!!

Officer 2: Down on the ground, now!!!

Rojo glares at the two of them and scoffs. 

Rojo: Ha! I already did my time. It's time you guys paid!

She holds up her claw hands, as well as the guns on her shoulders, and fires several energy blasts at the police, who duck and cover. The energy blasts hit another gas station pump, causing it to explode. Rojo looks at her claws, smirking sadistically at her feat.

Rojo: Hahaha! This is gonna be a blast!

At that moment, she activates the jets in her back and takes off at high speeds. The scene then shifts back to the Chimerian Hammer once more at the central terminal. The command droid gets a strange reading on the computer and reports it back to Vilgax. 

Droid: The drones were destroyed.

Vilgax snarls from within his healing pod, ordering for another strike. 

Vilgax: Send out more.

Droid: We may not need to. It seems the drones have somehow merged with one the lifeforms on that planet below. I'm receiving one extremely powerful combined signal, and that signal is on the move.

Upon hearing this, Vilgax considers this strange and rare opportunity

Vilgax: Hmm. Perhaps one head is better than two.

At that moment, his eyes glow red as Vilgax taps into the drone's hive mind. The signal is sent from his ship all the way down to the earth before it starts ringing within Rojo's head. She stops midflight, crying out in agony as the link between her and Vilgax begins to cause her immense pain.

Rojo: ARGH!!!

Rojo then collapses to the ground, writhing and dropping to her knees as she holds her head. Inside of her, she can hear a distorted, commanding voice trying to get through to her. 

Vilgax: Listen to me, whoever you are.

Rojo: Ngh! W-Who are you? Where... are you? How did you get in my head?!

Vilgax: No questions! You are here to serve me.

Vilgax increases the signals power, causing her even more pain. Despite this, Rojo continues trying to resist him, getting back on one knee. 

Rojo: Guess again. I work for me and only me.

Rojo: Unh! AAAAAAHHHHH!!!

Vilgax's link delivers another powerful headache as she howls in pain, before finding herself in a strange dimension. She looks up seeing the alien warlord towering before her, his true form hidden and only his glowing red eyes can be seen as they bore into her soul. 

Vilgax: You now possess power you could have never imagined, but unless you find a way to use it, it will be worthless. Fulfill my command, and I will teach you. Fail me, and I will turn you to dust!

Rojo: So what do you want?

Vilgax: Only one thing, a piece of valuable technology missing from my possession, and luckily, you are already programmed to find it.

At that moment, Vilgax voice disappears and Rojo wakes up in the real world. She takes a moment to process what's just happened when she feels a pulse, not nearly as painful as the link between and Vilgax. Her HUD shows her the Omnitrix's signal, not too far from her location. 

Rojo: There you are.

From there, Rojo reactivates her jets and rockets away, trailing the signal.

Meanwhile, XLR8 is still speeding down the road, when he hears the Omnitrix start beeping and flashing red.

XLR8: Wuh oh!

The Kinnecerlein quickly ducks into an upcoming alley and jumps into a dumpster, as the Omnitrix times out causing a flash of red light. Izuku then pokes his head out of the dumpster, picking up a banana peel off his head and throwing it away in disgust.

Izuku: Blech! Somehow I thought this hero stuff would be more glamorous.

From there, Izuku hops out of the dumpster and begins rushing back toward the toy store on foot. As Izuku detransforms, the Omnitrix's signal goes offline, disapperaing from her HUD. The super-enhanced villain looks around, trying to find where it went. 

Rojo: Dammit! Now how am I supposed to find this chump?

Vilgax then chimes in again through their link, causing another painful shock within her mind. 

Rojo: Nnh!!!

Vilgax: The Omnitrix can only be tracked while in use. If you can't find him, then make him come to you. And if you fail me, your meaningless criminal life will be over!

Vilgax's voice disappears again, as Rojo shakes it off the headache. She looks up at a mega screen that is broadcasting a news report, covering a story about Izuku's heroics as Heatblast. Rojo analyzes the report, recognizing the Omnitrix symbol on his chest. She watches as Heatblast saves the civilians from the burning building. She then turns to see a hospital in the distance and smiles sadistically as she gets an idea.

Detransformed and out of breath, Izuku darts down the street, desperately trying to return to the toy store to secure his spot in line. His thoughts raced faster than his legs.

Izuku: C'mon! Can't this thing charge any faster?

"Just hold out a little longer! That All Might figure’s mine this time!"

Meanwhile, Ochako scans the streets, her phone clutched tightly in her hand. She’d been tracking videos and blurry photos of the mysterious speedster who had saved her earlier.

Ochako: That speed hero has to be around here somewhere... He saved me, and I didn’t even get to thank him. *sigh* I'll never find him like this.

Neither of them are paying attention to where they're going when they collide into each other, bumping heads and knocking each other over.

Deku: OOF!!!

Ochako: Ow!

Rubbing their heads, they blink at each other. Izuku’s eyes widen, recognizing Ochako from his fight at the gas station.

"No way... that's the girl who tried to help me before!"

Izuku: Oh my gosh! I-I'm so sorry! I wasn't looking where I was going! A-Are you okay?

Ochako: Oh, no don't worry. It's my fault, I wasn't watching where I was going either.

Izuku quickly extended his hand to help her up. She took it, her warm touch briefly startling him, but she froze when her eyes landed on the strange watch around his wrist—the same hourglass-like symbol she’d seen on the hero who saved her.

"That same symbol..."

Ochako is a bit lost in thought as she sees the Omnitrix, not realizing that she's still holding Izuku's hand. He starts to panic and blush, his hand trembling in hers.

Izuku: Uh, miss? I-Is there something I can help you with?

Ochako's eyes widen as she realizes her mistake and pulls back.

Ochako: OH! I'm so sorry! It's just... that watch. Is it-?

Before she could finish, an ear-splitting explosion shook the ground, followed by the shrill screams of bystanders as they started running in terror. Both of them turn toward the source of the commotion, their eyes locking onto the now mutated Rojo. She hovers in the air, firing energy blasts from her wrists and shoulders with reckless abandon. She fires at cars, ambulances, and buildings, destroying anything and everything in sight in an effort to draw Deku's attention 

Rojo: Come out, you little coward! Show yourself, or this whole city burns!

The villain continues firing energy blasts wildly, as rubble and debris go flying everywhere. Some of it goes hurdling towards Izuku as he closes his eyes and braces for impact, but it never hits. He opens his eyes to see Ochako, who instinctively raised a pink energy shield, deflecting the chunk of falling debris aimed at them. She then turned to Izuku, looking at him with genuine concern.

Ochako: Hey! Are you hurt?!

Izuku blushed for a moment at this.

"She's worried about me?"

Izuku: *stammering* N-No, I’m fine! Thanks for the save!

Without hesitating, Ochako launched an energy projectile, striking Rojo square in the face. Taking advantage of the moment, she grabbed Izuku’s hand.

Izuku: W-Woah! Hey!

Ochako: C'mon! This way!

Izuku: W-wait! What about—

Ochako: Not now!

She cut him off, yanking him to safety, pulling him into a nearby alley. The two ducked behind a dumpster, catching their breath as Rojo’s destruction continued unabated. Ochako whispered, scanning the chaos.

Ochako: I think we’re safe here. 

Izuku nodded, panting and glancing nervously at the Omnitrix.

Izuku: I don't think... I ever... got your name.

Ochako: Oh yeah. I'm Ochako nice to meet you!

She offered him a sweet smile, and he tried to smile back. 

Izuku: *panting* Izuku... Same.

Their moment is then interrupted by more lasers and another explosion. Several more police cars show up, but Rojo is easily able to blow them up, as she yells furiously.

Rojo: I already fought your little dinosaur friend! If you don’t show yourself, all this blood is on your hands!

The two of them peek out of the alley at the chaos, seeing Rojo still on a rampage. Izuku then looks down at the Omnitrix again and his stomach sank as he realized what was happening. 

Izuku: She's looking for me.

Ochako: What? Why would she be looking for you?

Ochako then quickly ducks back into the alleyway, avoiding more laser beams. 

Ochako: It's okay, she doesn't know we're here. We've just gotta-!

But before she could finish, she saw Izuku bolt toward the chaos.

Ochako: Huh? Hey! Where are you going?!

Izuku didn't hear her, activating the Omnitrix once more and slamming his hand down on the dial. A bright green flash illuminated the alley as his body morphed, growing a pair of wings, horns, and a tail as several gil-like features appeared on his torso. Ochako’s jaw dropped as Jetray took to the skies, leaving her stunned.

Ochako: That’s… Izuku?!

Rojo is still destroying things and laughing maniacally when she gets a blip on her internal radar. Before she can react, she's hit with Jetray's neuroshocks and is sent crashing to the ground.

Jetray: Sorry, Lady, this is a no-fly zone!

Rojo: There you are, flyboy!

Rojo sneered at him before taking flight and firing a barrage of rockets his way. Jetray smirks, weaving between the missiles effortlessly, making them crash into each other before diving toward her. Jetray slams into the villain, firing another neuroshock her way that sends her staggering backward in the air.

Rojo snarls and launches herself forward, her energy blasts and claws clashing with Jetray’s agility. As the two fought, Ochako watched from below, awe and worry mingling in her expression.

"Be careful, Izuku..."

The two continue dogfighting in the air, each of them trying to shoot down the other. Rojo grows enraged and fires more lasers that Jetray either dodges or counters with neuroshocks.

Rojo: Hand it over already! 

Rojo unloads several missiles from her shoulders, but Jetray weaves through everything and tackles her in the air.

Jetray: Hand WHAT over?!

Rojo blasts Jetray off of her and pins him to the ground, pointing her blasters at him.

Rojo: No more games! The Omnitrix, now!

Jetray: "Omnitrix?"... The watch!

Jetray charges up a big neuroshock and blasts Rojo back, before taking off again. Ochako runs out of the alleyway, watching in awe of Izuku's new form. Jetray circles around Rojo in the air, firing continuous neuroshocks, but she's able to block the attacks. Rojo takes aim, charging up one big energy blast, and fires at the Aerofibian.

Ochako: Look out!

Ochako quickly puts up an energy shield around Jetray to protect him from the blast. Rojo sees Jetray unscathed with a pink energy orb around him. She looks down and sees Ochakio, getting more enraged by the second.

Rojo: You again?! I told you to stay outta this, kid!

Ochako's eyes widen in fear as Rojo aims her blasters at the girl and opens fire. She quickly up another energy shield, holding back against the rapid energy blasts as best she can. However, the shield starts to crack before finally shattering and causing her to collapse. Rojo sees her opening and charges up another big blast with a sadistic smile. Jetray's eyes widen as he sees this.

Jetray: URARAKA!!!

The Aerofibian quickly dives toward the girl at super speed, taking the attack from Rojo.

Jetray: ARGH!!!

He's bit by the massive beam and drops to one knee, with his back smoking. Ochako's eyes widen in terror as she sees this unfold. 

Ochako: Oh my gosh, are you okay?

Jetray doesn't answer her, only turning toward Rojo with his eyes glowing a burning green. Rojo staggers back, a bit intimidated by this act. 

Jetray: Attacking innocents... is NOT. COOL.

Jetray blasts off at supersonic speed, blitzing Rojo again. Rojo doesn't have a chance to react as Jetray blitzes her again and again, moving faster than the speed of sound. The Aerofibian dives at her again, grabbing her and flying high into the air. The two of them start fighting mid-air, Rojo slashing at Jetray with her claws while Jetray firing his neuroshocks at close range, trying to push her back. Rojo then sees the Omnitrix on his chest right in front of her and gets an idea.

Jetray: Hey! What're you-!

Rojo then grabs both the Omnitrix and Jetray's face with her claws, as green lighting begins to surge from the device. Jetray howling in pain, as the Omnitrix seemingly rejects Rojo's Tech-Assimilation. Jetray continues to struggle, writhing in the air as his eyes widen and he enters a strange dream sequence. He finds himself in a strange, empty void, the same one Rojo saw herself in before.

Jetray: Uh, where am I?

The Aerofibian then hears a menacing chuckle from every angle. He looks around, trying to find the source of the laughter as a towering dark figure with blood red eyes bores into him. Jetray staggers backward as he looks in horror at Vilgax's face, hidden within the shadows. 

Jetray: W-What are y-you?!

Vilgax: Listen to every word I say. Be afraid. You cannot run. You cannot hide. I will find you, and retrieve my prize from your lifeless corpse if I must!

Jetray then escapes the dream sequence, snapping back to reality and refocuses his attention on Rojo. The Omnitrix is still resisting her Tech-Assimilation, making Rojo even angrier.

Rojo: RGH!!! What gives?! What is this thing?!

Jetray quickly kicks her off him and she starts falling back to the ground below. Rojo charges up her blasters one final time, as Jetray charges up one big neuroshock. The two of them fire at each other, their beams colliding as they pump all of the power they have left. Their combined energies merge, and cause a massive explosion, that blasts both of the away. Rojo is shot toward the ground, crashing onto the pavement and leaving a huge crater.

Jetray dives back down, landing in the crater before his foe. Rojo's armor is badly damaged now. As she tries to get back up, all of the metal and drone parts begin to fall off her. Her skin begins to revert to its normal hue as she returns to human form. 

Rojo: I'm... normal?

Jetray: Abnormal's way more like it.

Rojo slowly begins to back away from the alien, now powerless. 

Rojo: L-Look, I don't know what came over me. I'm sorry. 

Out of the corner of her eye, she sees the drone's blaster, still intact.

Rojo: Come on, please. Y-You got to help me. I'm just a girl.

She quickly kicks it up and aims it at Jetray in a last-ditch effort to defeat him, when she hears a familiar voice call out.

"Guess what. So am I!"

Ochako blindsides Rojo, rushing at her and knocking her out with a powerful energy punch.

Rojo: Unh!

Rojo finally hits the ground is rendered defeated, as the police arrive on the scene. Ochako smiles at the Aerofibian, who smiles back in return, scratching the back of his head. 

"She helped me again..."

Just then, the Omnitrix began beeping and flashing red.

Jetray: Well, uh… thanks for your help back there! Guess I should be going.

Ochako: Wait a minute! You’re not just going to leave, are you?”

 Jetray hesitated as the Omnitrix beeped louder.

Jetray: I, uh—

Ochako: Relax. I know it’s you, Izuku.

She smirked knowingly as Jetray froze mid-sentence.

Jetray: I... what? How did you—?!

Before she could answer, the beeping grew faster and faster.

Jetray: Oh no, oh no!

Jetray panicked, grabbing Ochako and taking off to find a safe spot. The two of them land on a nearby rooftop just as the Omnitrix flashes red. With a burst of light, Izuku transformed back to human mid-flight, sending them both tumbling to the ground. Izuku groaned, rubbing his head.

Izuku: I really need to work on those emergency landings.

He rubbed his head, looking up when he saw Ochako lying on the roof a few feet away from him. Izuku quickly scrambled to his feet and rushed over to her.

Izuku: Oh my gosh! Uraraka, I’m so sorry! Are you okay?! 

Ochako let out a small laugh as she took his hand and got back up.

Ochako: Don't worry, I’m fine! So, I'm gonna guess you're one of those new heroes, aren't you?

Izuku: Hehe... actually I'm... sort of... all of them. 

Izuku blushed and avoided making eye contact, scratching his head, but Ochako's eyes sparkled with excitement as she took his hands. 

Ochako: THAT. IS. SO. COOL!

Izuku: W-Wait, really?!

Ochako: Dude, you're incredible! You can turn into all those crazy monsters! You’re not just one hero, you’re like six of them! That’s gotta be the coolest thing I’ve ever heard!

Izuku chuckled nervously at her enthusiasm.

Izuku: Hehehe, it's more like ten monsters actually. Although there are some kinks, I've gotta work out with 'em. 

Ochako: Yeah, but still! You’re so lucky to have such a busted quirk like that.

Izuku laughed nervously, before instinctively slipping into muttering mode.

Izuku: Ahaha! Yep, my quirk! Totally born with it! Totally a normal quirk, and not because of some alien watch thing that fell out of the sky one day and attached itself to my wrist and now won't come off no matter how hard I try, but I can’t exactly say that, can I? Cause then you'd think I’m crazy and-!

Ochako watches the boy go a hundred miles a minute and can't help but start giggling.

Izuku: Huh? Oh! I-I was lost in my own world huh?

She tried her hardest to contain her giggles until she burst out laughing. 

Ochako: S-Sorry, but… you’re such a doofus! It’s adorable!

Izuku pouted, crossing his arms. 

Izuku: Wha—hey! I thought I was cool a minute ago!

Ochako: You’re cool and a doofus. It’s a package deal.

She punched his shoulder, playfully sticking her tongue out as Izuku laughed and shoved her back a bit. 

Izuku: You're the doofus, Doofus!

Ochako: Nuh uh!

Izuku: Yuh huh!

The two of them burst into laughter as they kept messing with each other, their voices echoing in the crisp evening air. After a moment, the two of them sat down next to each other on the roof, looking up at the cloud. Izuku sighed contentedly.

Izuku: This is… kinda nice.

Ochako, confused, tilted her head.

Ochako: What is?

Izuku: Just… talking. Laughing. I’ve never really had someone to do that with before.

Ochako: Really?

Izuku: Yeah, I... I don't really have any friends... 

Her eyes widened upon hearing this. 

"He doesn't have friends? How? But he seems like such a sweet kid, and I've seen him action risking his life to save people. To save me!"

Her playful demeanor then shifts to something warmer. She smiles at him, her expression full of kindness. 

Ochako: Well, you've got one now!

Izuku: I do?

Ochako: Yeah! Me, ya dork!

Izuku's eyes widened as she said this. Ochako just looked at him with a cheerful, reassuring smile. 

Izuku: You mean it? You wanna be friends?!

Ochako: I mean if that's cool with you, Mr. Big Shot Hero. 

Izuku just smiled at her, not sure what to say. Not many people had ever treated him with such genuine kindness before. Tears can be seen forming in his eyes as he tries to keep it together. 

Ochako: W-Woah dude! What's with the waterworks?

Izuku: S-Sorry, it's just... Thank you. I mean, I-I don’t really know how to… express this, but you’re just really… really nice, Uraraka.

Ochako: Hey, no need to be all formal like that! You can just call me 'Chako. And since we're buds now, I should give you a nickname too. 

Izuku: Well, everyone at school usually call me "Deku," b-but I don’t think it’s the best name. It’s more of an insult, really.

Ochako: Well I like it!

Izuku: Huh? You do?

Ochako: Yeah! "Deku" like "Dekiru!" Sounds to me like "You can do it!" It could make a great hero name, plus I think it's kinda cute!

Izuku: *blushing* DEKU IT IS!

Ochako: Hehe! Wow, just like that, huh?

The two of them laughed together, the sun beginning to set behind the skyline. Hours passed without either of them noticing as they sat there on the rooftop, talking about everything and nothing. Deku would start geeking out over All Might or some other heroes and to his surprise, Ochako seemed genuinely interested in his ramblings, listening intently and even chiming him with her own geeky rants. Finally, Deku had found someone who'd embrace his dorky nature, rather than cast him aside for it. As the evening grew darker, Ochako stood up, stretching her arms. 

Ochako: Aw man, it's getting late. I should probably start heading home.

Izuku: Yeah, I should get going to. My mom's gonna wonder where I've been all day. 

Ochako walks toward the edge of the building, making an energy platform to get herself down. Before she left, she turned toward Izuku, her face lighting up with a smile.

Ochako: Hey! Let's hang out again soon, yeah?

Deku looked at his new friend, smiling and waving at her. 

Izuku: Totally!

Chapter Text

Ten months have gone by since that fateful day when Izuku got the Omnitrix, and since then, Izuku has been on top of the world. Every morning, he's been training with All Might; getting stronger and building his stamina and endurance through lifting and hauling huge loads of trash to clean up the beach. Even when he wasn't with All Might, he'd be lifting weights in his room, doing pushups and sit-ups. As time went on, he began to see the results, his body becoming more built as he could see the muscles in his arms. Soon his body would be strong enough to inherit All Might's power. 

Additionally, Izuku would study and train with his aliens non-stop, trying to learn everything about them: strengths, weaknesses, and any other odd quirks they possessed. He learned that he had access to 10 different alien forms, with each transformation lasting a period of 10 to 15 minutes before changing back. One transformation he found extremely useful was his Galvan Form, which he called Grey Matter. In this form, his muttering was dialed up to 11, thanks to his hyper-intelligent mind. He'd often use Grey Matter to come up with new strategies and take notes on new and unique ways to use his new powers. 

Grey Matter: So in theory, as Cannonbolt I should be able to use the angular momentum and centripetal forces to my advantage, allowing for a higher rate of velocity, which in turn will multiply the impact tenfold... Gee, I sure wish I knew what I was talking about. 

Whenever Izuku wasn't training, he was spending time with his new best friend in the world, Ochako. It started small at first, a few texts here and there, but soon their conversations turned into daily FaceTime calls. Izuku would sit in his room, surrounded by hero figurines and stacks of notebooks, rambling about All Might or the latest hero sighting or the newest support item on the market. Ochako would lie on her bed, chin propped on her hands, smiling as she watched him animatedly explain his latest idea for improving hero tactics.

Ochako: Dude, did you see that battle on the news? That new ice hero was crazy!

Izuku: Yeah! Did you see how he manipulated the airflow around the ice to reduce friction?! That was so cool!

Ochako: Yeah, it was cool. Not Diamondhead cool, though. 

Izuku: Hehe, yeah, that’s a high bar to clear, but I have theories about that ice guy's quirk! Hold on, let me send you my notes.

Ochako: Deku… it’s midnight…

Izuku: Oh. Oops. Uh… goodnight?

Ochako: *giggles* Night, Doofus.

(Credit to @chamchi_PT for the artwork)

They started hanging out after school whenever they could. Most days, they’d meet up at one of Izuku's favorite snack stops, Mr. Smoothie. Ochako didn't really understand the hype behind it, but she'd always see Deku chugging them down like nothing. 

Ochako: Dude, how many of those things have you had today?

Izuku: Let me put it this way; enough to know carrot and chocolate aren't two great tastes that taste great together.

Ochako: Blech! How can you drink all that not be dead?

Izuku: Beats me. 

The two of them would train together as well, both of them with their sights set on UA High School. Ochako explained her quirk to Izuku as Power Construct. 

Ochako: Basically I can project this weird pink energy from my body and use it to make things like shields and platforms or just fire off energy blasts. They only last as long as I'm concentrating on what I'm projecting. 

Izuku: I get it! So your quirk's an emitter. And it's super versatile too, since you can use it for offense and defense!

As always, Deku was taking notes on her quirk, trying to figure out new and unique ways for her to use her powers effectively. The two of them would spend those ten months training and studying together, making a promise to each other that they'd get into UA together and become heroes. Their bond continued growing stronger with each passing day. Deku was the first person Ochako texted when she got nervous about her quirk, and he always reassured her with a mix of dorky enthusiasm and genuine advice. Similarly, Ochako was the first person Deku turned to whenever he felt insecure or uncertain about his chances of becoming a hero. She never failed to boost his spirits with her laid-back confidence.

What's more, within those ten months, Bakugou's bullying seemed to affect Deku less and less. Bakugou had tried to mess with Izuku time and time again, but ever since he'd stood up to him that day, nothing the bully did seemed to bother him nearly as much. It severely got on Bakugou's nerves. He couldn't stop thinking about Izuku as Diamondhead when took down that giant robot all on his own.

"All our lives he was nothing. He couldn't do anything. Now he thinks he's hot shit. Think you're better than me ya damn nerd?!"

Bakugou had tried to keep going after him; he wanted to get physical and take out his frustrations on Izuku, but he couldn't. Something inside of Bakugou stopped him from getting close. He'd seen not only Diamondhead in action but Heatblast and Cannonbolt as well. Maybe it was fear of Deku's new powers, or maybe it was some twisted form of respect for the nerd? Regardless, not being able to knock Deku around anymore made Bakugou grow to hate him more and more. 

As the months passed, the UA entrance exam drew closer, only a few days away. Deku and Ochako were hanging out when she turned to her friend with a serious look. 

Ochako: Hey, Deku?

Izuku: Yeah? 

Ochako: Promise me something.

Izuku: Anything.

Ochako: When we get into UA... let’s stick together, okay? No matter what!

Izuku just smiled at her and nodded. Ochako smiled back, extending her fist toward him.

Ochako: 'Til the end of the line?

Izuku: 'Til death do we part. 

The two of them do their secret handshake they made up as the scene then cuts to the morning before the UA Entrance Exam. Izuku had gotten to the beach extra early finally hauling the last of the trash on the beach, the view now finally clear. As All Might pulled up in the rust bucket, he looked up at his student in awe, as he let out a primal roar atop a broken refrigerator. 

All Might: Holy... stinkin... SUPER CRAP!!!

As Izuku let out his victory roar he then collapsed off the ledge, as All Might rushed to catch him. 

All Might: Haha! Easy there, my boy! Take a look!

The hero then took out his phone, showing Deku a picture of himself from when they first began his training.

All Might: It's you, crying ten months ago! But now look at you. You've done well, Young Midoriya. You cleaned up the beach quicker than I thought we could! You've exceeded my expectations.

Izuku: *panting* Thanks... All Might.

All Might: You've grown a great deal these past few months. You're still a ways away from being able to handle my full power, but for now, I think you're ready to at least inherit the quirk.

Izuku: Do you think I really deserve it All Might? I mean, inheriting the power of the number one hero... that's-!

All Might: *laughing* Young Midoriya! Look around you! This beach was a mess when we first got here and now look at it! You did this all on your own! You've worked hard and given it your all to get where you are now! Remember that, and don't doubt yourself!

Izuku nods and looks at his wrist, thinking about everything he's been through in the last few months, how much he's grown both mentally and physically. He clutches his fist and looks up at his hero.

Izuku: Alright! I'm ready All Might!

All Might: EXCELLENT! Now... *he pulls out a piece of his hair* EAT THIS!

Izuku:...... Say what now?

All Might: In order to gain my power, you need to intake my DNA to some capacity. Now! Eat! EAT! EAAAAAAAAAAT!

One gross hair later...

Izuku: Ugh, that sucked.

All Might: My apologies, but it was the only way. You okay?

Izuku: *chugging a smoothie* Yep. Yeah just... washing out the taste... 

Just then, the Omnitrix begins beeping and flashing rapidly.

All Might: Young Midoriya, is something wrong with your watch?

Izuku: Huh?

He pulls up the Omnitrix and sees that it's beeping and glowing yellow, something it has never done before.

Izuku: What's going on with you?

Then to their surprise, the Omnitrix speaks.

Omnitrix: Genetic modification detected. Scanning. Please stand by...

Izuku: Um... hello? Omnitrix?

The watch continues analyzing Izuku as it scans his body, detecting All Might's DNA within him. 

Omnitrix: Omnitrix must enter recalibration mode to account for genetic modification. Transformation functions will resume in T-minus four hours.

The Omnitrix's faceplate then changes from green to blue color to signify recalibration mode.

Izuku: Huh, it's never done that before. 

All Might: In any case, you should begin to feel the effects of my power soon enough. Now get going or you'll be late for the exam!

Izuku: No worries, All Might. I'll just-!

Izuku tries to use the Omnitrix, but nothing happens as it's still in recalibration mode.

Izuku: Oh... right. No transformations for four hours. *sigh* Guess I'm walking. 

All Might: Young man! Just remember...

Izuku: Hmm?

All Might: That watch of yours... it's just a gadget. You be the hero.

Izuku looks at him in awe and nods as heads off. After a short bus ride through the city, he finally makes his way to the UA entrance exam test location. He runs up to the gates, doing his best to not be late.

"I was so worried about missing the exam that I didn't have a chance to test out my new power... still I don't feel any different."

Izuku looks down at the Omnitrix and sees it's still in recalibration mode, getting worried that he won't be able to transform during the exam. He tries fiddling with it but still nothing.

Omnitrix: Omnitrix must recalibrate. Please stand by.

Izuku: C'mon, c'mon! I'm gonna need you during the test Omnitrix!

He keeps walking toward the entrance exam, still fiddling with the watch and not looking where he's going when he trips and falls. Izuku closes his eyes in fear of hitting the ground but opens them and realizes he's floating in midair. He looks over to see his best friend holding him in the air with her energy powers.

Ochako: You really should be more careful, Doofus!

Izuku: Eh?!

Ochako: Hehe! I figured you wouldn't mind me catching you. It'd be bad luck if you fell, right?

Izuku smiles at seeing his best friend.

Izuku: Yeah, thanks Dweeb.

The two of them laugh as she drops him and runs ahead inside. Izuku follows as fast as he can. Unbeknownst to them, Bakugou was there watching.

Bakugou: That loser thinks he's better than me now, don't he? I'll show him who's boss. Don't ever forget what you are Deku. You're beneath me...

Soon all of the students enter the exam room and begin the written portion. This part is easy enough for Izuku, due to his vast knowledge of heroes and quirks.

After that, all the examinees are escorted to an assembly room, where the pro hero and UA teacher, Present Mic appears.

Present Mic: What's up, UA candidates?

Ochako: *whispering* Woah! Is that present Mic?!

Izuku: *whispering* Yeah, he's a teacher here!

Ochako: *whispering* So cool!!!

Present Mic: Thanks for tunin' into me, your school DJ. C'mon. And lemme hear ya!... Keeping it mellow, huh? That's fine, I'll skip straight to the main show. Let's talk about how this practical exam is gonna go down, okay? Are you ready?

Examinees: Yeah!

Present Mic: Like your application said, today you rockin' boys and girls will be out there conducting ten‐minute mock battles in super‐hip urban settings. Gird your loins, my friends. After I drop the mic here, you'll head to your specified battle center, sound good?

Examinees: Yeah!

Izuku: Ok, so they're trying to separate us so we don't work together with people we know. *to Ochako* Hey, what area did you get?

Ochako: Lemme see... uh says Ground Beta.

Izuku smiles, showing her his sheet which also says Ground Beta.

Ochako: Nice!

As the two of them are giggling to themselves, Bakugou glares down from the bleacher behind them. He looks at his test sheet which says Ground Epsilon.

"Dammit, I was looking forward to kickin' his ass here. Heh, no problem. It's not like he's gonna outrank me anyway."

Present Mic: Okay, okay, let's check out your targets. There are three types of faux villains in every battle center. You'll earn points based on their level of difficulty, so better choose wisely. Your goal in this trial is to use your Quirk to raise your score by shredding these faux villains like a mid‐song guitar solo. But, check it! Make sure you're keeping things heroic. Attacking other examinees is a UA no‐no, ya dig?

Bakugou: FUCK!

Just then, a very tidy, studious-looking boy with navy blue hair and glasses stands up and raises his hand.

Iida: Excuse me, sir, but I have a question!

Present Mic: Hit me!

Iida: On the printout, you've listed four types of villains. Not three. With all due respect, if this is an error on official UA materials, it is shameful. We are exemplary students. We expect the best from Japan's most notable school. A mistake such as this won't do.

As Iida went on ranting, Deku and Ochako just looked at each other, confused.

Izuku: *whispering* The guy's really complaining about a typo?

Ochako: *whispering* Next thing you know he'll start whining about the font size too.

Izuku: *mockingly* "Excuse me, sir, the texture of this paper is too thick, I can't read it properly."

Ochako: PFFT! Shut up!

As the two of them are snickering, Iida turns towards Deku and Ochako.

Iida: Additionally, you two in the back!

Izuku: Huh? Us?

Iida: You've been muttering this entire time. Stop that. If you can't bother to take this seriously, leave. You're distracting the rest of us.

Ochako: Hey, we're not the ones complaining about a typo, dude.

Deku: Maybe worry less about the grammar and more about whether or not you're gonna pass, Doofus.

Iida cringes at Izuku's remark, not expecting such disrespect from someone trying to attend a school as prestigious as UA.

Present Mic: All right, all right. Examinee number 7111. Thanks for calling in with your request. The fourth villain type is worth zero points. That guy's just an obstacle we'll be throwing in your way. There's one in every battle center. Think of it as a hurdle you should try to avoid. It's not that it can't be beaten, but there's... kinda no point. I recommend my listeners try to ignore it and focus on the ones toppin' the charts.

Iida: Thank you very much. Please, continue.

Izuku: Oh, I get it. So they're kinda like traps you have to get by in games. The whole thing's kinda like a video game, huh?

Present Mic: That's all I got for you today. I'll sign off with a little present. A sample of our school motto! As General Napoleon Bonaparte once laid down. "A true hero is one who overcomes life's misfortunes." Mm‐hm. Now that's a tasty soundbite. You ready to go beyond? Let's hear a Plus Ultra!

The examinees shout the school's motto and are escorted to their respective battlefields. For Deku and Ochako, their test site is a huge fake city.

Present Mic: Good luck! Hope you practiced hitting more than just books.

Examinee 1: This is nuts.

Examinee 2: It's, like, a whole city.

Examinee 3: Can you imagine how much it cost to build this?

Examinee 4: UA is amazing!

Izuku steps forward, clenching his fists. After all this time, he's really made it this far. 

Izuku: This is it, Time to give it my all... I'll become a hero. Just like I always dreamed. I won't let myself down! Time to put ten months of training with All Might to the test... heh... ten... I dunno why but that's funny to me.

Before the test begins, the Ochako calls out to Izuku again.

Ochako: Let's do our best on the exam today! We've got this!

Izuku waves at her, giving her a smile and thumbs up with his Omnitrix wrist. Just at that moment, however, a hand is placed on his shoulder. Izuku looks behind him and to his dismay, it's the same uptight boy from before.

Iida: She looks like she's trying to focus on the trials ahead. What are you going to do? Distract her and ruin her chances to succeed?

Izuku: Dude, that's my best friend. Would you chill out?

Just as the two boys look like they're about to get into it, Present Mic breaks the tension.

Present Mic: Right, let's start!

Izuku and Iida: Hm?!

Present Mic: Get moving! There are no countdowns in real battles. Run, run, run, listeners! You're wasting airtime here.

Everyone, including Iida, takes off racing through the course.

Izuku also starts running, trying to dial up an alien.

Izuku: Alright, I've got a need for speed!

Izuku hits the watch again to turn into XLR8, but it still appears to be recalibrating.

Izuku: Aw man! Seriously?!

As Izuku is still fiddling with the watch whilst dodging enemy robots, the other examinees pass him by, paying him no mind at all. They all think of him as just another weakling to surpass. Izuku ducks into an alleyway to avoid being attacked and focus on the Omnitrix.

Izuku: Oh great. I'm way behind everyone now. And I can't risk using One for All this early in the game!

All Might had explained to him before the backlash One for All's power may have on his body, especially at this stage. As the other examinees are running, Ochako passes by and sees Izuku in the alleyway. She runs in and puts a shield over the two of them.

Ochako: Hey, you alright?

Izuku: Uh... y-yeah just having a little trouble with my support item.

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The two of them look out at the fake city once more, hear the other examinees smash through robots and gaining points.

Izuku: You get going. We've gotta rack up as many points as we can.

Ochako: You sure you'll be alright?

Izuku gives her a reassuring smile.

Izuku: I'll be fine. Kick their butts!

Ochako blushes a little before giving him a reassuring nod and taking off. Once she leaves, Izuku looks down at the watch again, trying his hardest to get it to work.

Izuku: Omnitrix, this is a really bad time for a reboot.

Izuku keeps fiddling with the device as it starts to beep. The beeping becomes more and more rapid and the Omnitrix begins to glow a bright green. Before Izuku can say anything, the Omnitrix begins to transform itself, looking completely different than it did before. The Omnitrix is now all green, with a slimmer build, a silver dial, and four silver buttons.

Izuku: What the... I-It's never done that before!

Omnitrix: Recalibration complete. Omnitrix has been upgraded to account for genetic modification. New features are now available. Transformation functions will now resume.

Izuku: Finally!

Izuku tries to activate the Omnitrix, but the dial and HUD are completely different. Now the aliens are portrayed by a green hologram projected from the faceplate. 

Izuku: That's new. Okay, okay, focus. I'm gonna need something big if I wanna catch up with everyone. And luckily, I know just the right alien for the job!

Deku slams down on the watch and from the alleyway, a bright green flash of light can be seen. The other examinees are on the move, taking down 1 and 2-Pointer robots. Suddenly, a horde of robots surrounds them. Iida is a part of this group and gets ready to charge at them when a large creature resembling a dinosaur stomps on the robot in front, crushing it with a single earth-shaking blow. The other robots lock onto the Vaxisaurian as it blows them away with his massive spiked tail, knocking them into buildings. The dinosaur alien then takes the last remaining robot and rips it in half before letting out a deafeaning roar. 

Humungousaur: RRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!

Examinee 5: Woah! What the heck is that?!

Iida: Who are you?! W-WHAT are you?! You weren't at the written exam or the assembly!

The Vaxisaurian turns to the group and smirks upon seeing the up-tight boy from before.

Humungousaur: What? Don't recognize me like this? You'll catch on. See ya around, Doofus!

Iida then realizes who this is; he's talking to the same green-haired boy from before. Iida stares in shock and can't get a word out before the Vaxisaurian takes off to continue the exam.  Several villain robots appear before him, but Humungousaur keeps charging through them.

Humungousaur: You've got yourself a BIG problem! HYAH!!!

The robots target Humungosaur and fire non-lethal rockets at him, but he just blocks them and smacks them away before bashing through the robots with his shoulder. The Vaxisaurian keeps punching his way through villain robots, racking up a ton of points, before spinning around and knocking them all away with his tail, creating a powerful shockwave. Just then, more villain robots begin to surround him. One of the robots fires a green net-like projectile that hits Humungousaur's hand and sticks it to the ground in an attempt to pin him down.

Humungousaur: I can't believe you just did that. 

He effortlessly rips his arm off the ground, taking a chunk of the road with him and thrashing the robots with it like a hammer as he lets out another mighty roar. Up ahead, Ochako is also making her way through the course, blasting robots with her energy blasts and blocking their onslaught with her shields. Just at that moment, one of them gets the jump on her, but before it can attack, Humungousaur stomps on the robot, taking it down in a single. He then picks up the destroyed robot before crushing it into a ball and throwing it far out of the area.

Humungousaur: Need a hand?

Ochako: That you, Deku?

Humungousaur: Told ya I'd catch up.

Ochako: Yeah? Well, good luck smashing more bots than me, Dweeb!

Humungousaur: You're on, Doofus!

Ochako speeds ahead, blasting bots with her energy bolts as Humungousaur keeps smashing them on the ground with his strength, the two of them making it like a game for themselves.  Meanwhile in a monitor room, the teachers and principal watch the examinees with great interest discussing amongst themselves how the first years are looking very promising.

Nezu: Clearly, the examinees have no idea how many villains are present or their locations. They have limited time, must cover a vast area, and hunt down every last target. Some use information‐gathering abilities to plan out strategies. While others rely on speed to pull ahead of their peers. Of course, remaining calm under pressure can be a huge advantage. As can pure power and combat ability. The most successful students use a combination of all these tactics. They're the ones who rack up the highest scores.

Cementoss: Hmm, I'd say this year's group looks promising.

Midnight: Hey, are you all seeing this?

Cementoss: Seeing what?

Midnight points at the screen which shows Izuku as Humungousaur, taking down robots with his own.

Powerloader: WOAH! What the hell is that?!

Midnight: Is that a Kaiju? Should we intervene?!

Cementoss: Hold on, I think that's a student!

On-screen, He keeps smashing robots, racking up points, before stepping on one's head and letting out a mighty roar.

Midnight: Whatever that is, it's kinda scary. Wouldn't wanna mess with him.

Cementoss: Who is that?

Nezu: *looking at his records* According to this, that's student 0010; Izuku Midoriya. He looks promising, eh Toshi?

All Might smiles as he watches his pupil in action.

"Atta boy! You're showing them, Young Midoriya!"

Powerloader: Well, there's still plenty of time before it's over. The real test has yet to come. Let's see how Godzilla over here reacts to this!

Back on the field, Humungosaur is still smashing through villain robots. Several 3-pointers attempt to gang up on him, but he crushes them with ease, knocking them into each other with his tail. 

Humungousaur: Ha! This is supposed to be a test? This is just fun! C'mon, you guys have gotta have something tougher than this!

As if the universe had answered him, Humungousaur began to feel the ground shake below him. He looks down to see all examinees running in fear. The Vaxisaurian approaches one of the examinees.

Humungousaur: Hey, what's everybody running from?

Examine 6: T-T-THAT!!!

Humungousaur looks up to find what is causing everyone to panic and flee. His eyes widen as he sees another villain robot, this one massive bigger than the other villain bots and even towering over Humungousaur. The 0-Pointer Robot has been unleashed. Humungousaur is unphased at first willingly ready to accept this challenge.

Humungousaur: Ha! Is that all you've got? Bring it on, tiny!

Humungousaur cracks his knuckles, ready to go blow for blow with the automaton. However, at that moment, all of Izuku's confidence disappeared as he heard a familiar beeping sound. The Vaxisaurian looked down at his chest to see the Omnitrix rapidly flashing red, knowing exactly what this meant.

Humungousaur: What?! N-No! Not now!

Against his wishes, the Omnitrix times out, emitting a big flash of red light as Izuku transforms back into his human form. He looked up to see just how massive the 0-Pointer really was. 

Izuku: Aw man!

All Might and the others in the examination room watched with great interest as the dinosaur man turned back into a seemingly powerless boy.

"Now things get interesting. A person's true character is revealed when they're faced with danger."

Izuku staggered backward. He watched as everyone was running away in fear. Figuring he had enough points and no way to fight the 0-Pointer on his own, Izuku started running as well. However, he stopped and turned around when he heard a faint sound. The voice sounded all too familiar. 

"Oh no..."

Ochako: Ugh... ow...

Izuku turned around to see his best friend injured and trapped beneath some rubble from the attack. She was trapped beneath debris, seemingly injured and unable to escape as the 0-Pointer drew closer to her. 

Izuku: OCHAKO!!!

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Without a second thought, Izuku turned around and ran back toward the 0-Pointer, with a determined look on his face. The others looked at him in confusion but kept running. Iida saw this as well as he fled. 

"What on earth is that boy doing? He's back to his human form, what can he do against that?"

Iida sees that it's Ochako trapped and remembers what Deku had said to him earlier.

"He doesn't get any points for stopping that robot, or even trying to! I know he said he cares for the girl but still... he's going to get himself killed!"

Deku didn't stop. He scowled at the massive robot coming closer and closer to his friend. He felt the same rush of adrenaline he'd felt when he rushed toward All Might the day he found the Omnitrix. He wasn't going to let her get hurt on his watch. He wasn't going to let anybody die on his watch. The other examinees watched him in total shock. 

"There are no combat points rewarded for taking on the humongous villain. But there is... Opportunity. A chance to shine... To show what you're really made of."

Izuku focused all of his power into his legs and used this to jump high into the air above the fake city. Ochako, Iida, and the others look up at him in awe. Izuku grits his teeth and makes a fist with his Omnitrix arm as green lightning and red markings begin to appear all over his body. Surprisingly, this seemed to recharge the Omnitrix as it changed quickly from red to green. Izuku flew higher, getting closer and closer to the 0-Pointer as wound back his fist.

All Might: So clench your butt cheeks, kid.

All Might and Izuku: And yell this from the depths of your heart!

Deku's eyes flashed green as he threw a massive haymaker. 

Izuku: IT'S HERO TIME!!!

Izuku punches the robot hard in its face, making a huge dent and knocking it backward with a single blow. The 0-Pointer begins to crumble and explode as pieces of destroyed metal and machinery fall to the ground below. Everyone just stares at the boy in shock and awe. Ochako just smiles at the boy's feat. 

All Might: That's right. Show who you are. Embody what it means to be a hero. Nothing is nobler...than self‐sacrifice.

The teachers also celebrate this moment back in the monitor room. The scene then shifts to Izuku, who is still lingering in the air, trying to process what had just happened.

Izuku: Woah... that was... One for All... wait a minute!

He looks at the hand he punched with to see that it was in fact still intact; his legs were another story.

Izuku: All Might said One for All would have a severe backlash on me but, my arm is fine... I guess the Omnitrix was protecting me. There's still so much I don't know about it and... hang on! I'M STILL FALLING! I DIDN'T PLAN ON HOW I WAS GONNA GET BACK DOWN! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

He starts plummeting to the ground, with no way to stop himself or brace for impact. As he gets closer and closer, Ochako quickly uses her quirk to form an energy construct, catching him safely. Izuku opens his eyes, finding himself still alive and being held by his friend's power.

Izuku: Huh?

Ochako: Nnh... gotcha... 

She then lets Izuku fall softly on the ground. His legs are really banged up, but his arms are intact.

Izuku: I'm alive?! Ow!

The two of them weakly look at each other as they lie on the ground, banged up. 

Ochako: Are... are you okay?

Izuku: I... should be asking... you that.

Ochako: I'll be fine... but, you're legs... 

She struggles to stand up, using her quirk to lift the rubble off her. She then notices the state Izuku is in.

Ochako: Here, lemme help you up.

She helps him get back up, throwing his arms over her shoulder and limping with him toward the exit as the alarm blares signaling time's up.

Examinee 7: Did you see that dude's attack?! I didn't think he had that kind of strength.

Examinee 8: Me either.

Examinee 9: Wait so the Dinosaur guy was that kid all along?!

Examinee 10: I saw it, he's got some kinda shapeshifting/transformation quirk!

Examinee 11: Aw man, that's so overpowered!

Examinee 12: And even on his own, he had that attack! That was a pretty amazing move.

Iida watches as Deku and Ochako limp out of the test site together.

"They're all missing the point. Don't they see what he did? He sacrificed everything. Just to save that girl. He must have known that he was putting his life on the line. But despite those concerns, he didn't hesitate to jump... If this hadn't been an exam... Then, of course, I would have done the same thing! Wait. The exam... The judges... They saw that!"

As the two of them are moving, struggling to stand, they're soon approached by Recovery Girl, UA's school nurse.

Recovery Girl: Very nice, good work all around. You're heroes in my eyes, every one of you. Here, lay the boy down here.

Ochako lays Deku on the ground in front of her, still worried. 

Ochako: Is he gonna be alright?

Recovery Girl: He'll be just fine. Here, let me help you two.

She quickly uses her quirk to heal Izuku and Uraraka. Soon, some of the staff come to bring the two of them to the infirmary and allow them to rest for a bit as the exam comes to a close. The two of them are lying in hospital beds as they wait for their injuries to fully heal, discussing the results of the entrance exam.

Izuku: Looks like that's it.

Ochako: Yeah. I think we both did well, though! You were so awesome out there, Deku! 

Izuku: Yeah, so were you. Thanks for catching me... again.

Ochako: I should be thanking you. You really saved my ass back there. I didn't know you had that much power in ya while human!

Deku looks down at his hand, clenching his fist.

Izuku: Me neither... 

A few days go by after the entrance exam, and since then, Izuku has kept up his training on his own, trying to learn more about how One for All works as well as his new Omnitrix.

Izuku: *sigh* Just when I thought I was getting the hang of this thing. 

After fiddling with the watch for a bit, he then checks his phone, hoping to get a message from All Might but nothing. He's been unable to get in contact with his mentor since the exam, and although he thought he was sure to pass with the number of points he racked up as Humungousaur, he was still a bit nervous. Waiting for the results was killing him. Just then, he got a text, hoping it was All Might, but it turned out to be Ochako.

Ochako: Hey, u get ur results back yet?

Deku: Nope. Nothing yet.

Ochako: Same. Waiting is killing me! :( Text me as soon as you get 'em.

Deku: Sure thing, same to you. :D

Suddenly his mother burst through the door to his room, panicking.

Izuku: M-Mom?!

Inko: A letter, Izuku! They came, Izuku! Look! You got a letter! They're here! Your test results from UA!!!

Izuku, with a look of awe on his face, took the letter and locked himself in his room to view the results. He stared at the envelope nervously before finally ripping it open. In addition to a formal printed letter, out fell a small gray disc that played a hologram projection depicting his mentor. 

All Might: BOOYAH! I am here as a projection now!

Izuku: W-Wait, All Might?! But this is from... UA, isn't it?

All Might: I know it's been a while, but with great power, comes a great amount of paperwork. My apologies, young man. The truth is, I didn't come to this city just to fight villains. You're looking at the newest UA faculty member.

Izuku: You're seriously going to be working at UA? So cool!

All Might: *to crew member, off-screen* Huh? Yes, what's the matter? Who's showboating? Oh, sorry. I'll wrap it up, but I have to show him something first. Wait. I have to do HOW many of these things? *groans* Right! So, moving on. *clears throat*

Izuku waits in anticipation as All Might pulls up his results.

All Might: You did exceedingly well on the exam! A fine display of skill if I do say so myself! Look here!

The hero pulls up a board that shows Izuku's score as well as footage captured from the exam as Humungousaur.

All Might: Not only did you pass the written exam with flying colors, but you aced the practical exam as well! With a score of 80 villain points, that'd be enough alone to get into UA!

Izuku: I passed?! I PASSED!!! Wait... what do you mean "alone"?

All Might: That's right! There were other factors to the test as well! You have a quirk now, yes, but it's your actions that inspire others. And that's why I am here.

A clip plays of Izuku rescuing Ochako and everyone else from the 0-Pointer. Deku watched the footage in awe.

All Might: You see, the practical exam was not graded on combat alone. How could a hero course reject someone who is committed to saving others, no matter the consequences to himself? After all, that is what makes a hero. And that's what my alma mater is all about. Training those who would risk their lives for the greater good. So, we have Rescue Points! A panel of judges watches, and they award points for heroic acts beyond just fighting villains... Izuku Midoriya, 100 Rescue Points!

Izuku's jaw dropped upon seeing this. Not only did he get into his dream school, but he had the highest score of all the examinees there.

Izuku: No way... this is some kinda joke, right?

All Might smiles at his pupil through the screen, and Deku can feel as if he's right there with him. 

All Might: Izuku Midoriya... welcome... to your hero academia.

Meanwhile, Inko is pacing the floor outside of his room when Izuku finally opens the door. She looked at her son nervously awaiting to hear his results, and Deku just smiled at her. 

Izuku: I'm in!

At that moment, Inko began tearing up before bawling her eyes out with enough tears to flood their apartment. 

Inko: OOOOOOHHHHH! MY BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABYYYYYYY!!!

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The day after receiving his acceptance letter, Izuku met up again with All Might for the first time in a while to discuss what had happened during the exam.

Izuku: The power almost completely wrecked my body. And all I did was jump and throw one punch. It looks like the watch protected the arm I punched with, but not the rest of my body. What do I do from here?

All Might: Don't worry. You'll learn to manage in time. Hoping to master it right away is like asking a baby to run a marathon. You still have to go through the process of learning how to walk. Right now, your quirk is either all or nothing. One day, you'll learn how to control the output. Then, you'll be able to adjust exactly how much power you're using. You're overflowing with energy at the moment. With more training, your body'll be able to hold it better. Then it's yours to command.

Izuku looked down at his hands and clenched them into fists as he acknowledged his mentor.

Izuku: Got it!

Just then, the two of them get spotted by some of All Might's fans. 

Civilian 1: Oh my gosh! It's All Might!

Civilian 2: It's really him! What's he doing here?

Civilian 3: Can I get you're autograph?!

All Might panics a bit at the crowd and takes off.

All Might: Right. Now we run!

Izuku: Huh? O-Okay!

The two of them book it away from the beach, as All Might looks at his pupil with pride. 

"The torch I passed on to you is but a small flame right now. In time, it will be kindled, until you wield a raging inferno. The more powerful you become, the more you'll outshine me. Eventually, I'll retire. My job is complete. Hoo! Deep stuff, All Might!"

Soon after their meeting, Izuku started making his way to UA High for his official first day of classes. After a short ride on the train, he found himself outside of UA's gates with towered over him. He looked up at the school in awe, still unable to believe that he was really here now.

Izuku: Some of the greatest heroes came from here... and now... I'm following in their footsteps.

He took a deep breath as he entered the building, wandering through the halls in search of his classroom. 

Izuku: Class 1‐A... 1‐A... C'mon, where is it? Ah! There!

As he reaches the classroom, he notices just how large the doorway is. He hesitates for a moment. 

Izuku: Man, this thing is huge. Are there giants here?... The most promising students in the country are waiting behind this door.

He thinks about all his encounters with Bakugou before and with Iida at the exam. He secretly prays that they won't be in the same class for the next 3 years. 

"Maybe we're in different classes. Maybe everyone in here is nice."

As Izuku walks in he immediately sees the very two people he didn't want to see. Bakugou sitting at a desk, his hands behind his head with his feet kicked up. 

Iida: Take your feet off of that desk now!

Bakugou: *sarcastically* Huh?

Iida: It's the first day and you're already disrespecting this academy by scuffing school property, you cretin!

Bakugou: You're kidding me, right? Your old school put a stick up your ass? Or were you born with it?

Deku cringed upon seeing them both. 

"Just my luck."

Iida: Uh... Let's start over. I'm Tenya Iida from the Somei Private Academy.

Bakugou: Somei, huh? So you must think you're better than me. I'm gonna have fun tearin' you a new one.

Iida: *gasps* You would threaten me? Your own classmate? Are you sure you're in the right place?

Izuku: *sigh* Same old Kacchan. Some things never change.

Bakugou turns to see his old classmate and glares at him.

"ARE YOU FUCKING-?! HOW THE HELL DID HE GET IN HERE?!"

Iida looks just as shocked to see him as well. 

Iida: It's him....

Some of the other students in the class murmur to themselves, having heard about Izuku's power and feats. Izuku is a bit overwhelmed by the attention. 

Izuku: Uh... h-hi!

Iida then immediately rushes over to him, wishing to introduce himself properly and make amends. 

Iida: Good morning! My name is Tenya Iida fro‐!

Izuku: Yeah, I‐I know. I heard. I'm Izuku Midoriya. It's super nice to meet you... again.

Iida: Midoriya... You realized that there was something more to the practical exam, didn't you?

Izuku: Huh?

Iida gets closer to him, chopping the air.

Iida: You must be very perceptive. And I completely misjudged you, I admit. As a student, you're far superior to me.

Izuku: Um. I find that hard to believe.

As the two of them are talking, a familiar voice calls out to Izuku, instantly lifting his spirits.

Ochako: Oh wow, I didn't know they let mega dweebs into this school.

Izuku: Oh sorry miss, you must be looking for the big doofus convention, it's down the hall and to your left.

The two best friends laugh, doing their secret handshake.

Izuku: Tell me were in the same class!

Ochako: Pfft! DUH! Why else would I be here, Dweeb?

Izuku: For real? YES!

Ochako: So what do you think we're doing today besides orientation? I wonder what our teachers are like. I can't wait to meet everybody!

Suddenly, a voice speaks up from behind them.

"If you're just here to make friends, then you can pack up your stuff now."

Izuku, Ochako, and Iida all turn around to see where the voice is coming from. They look down and see a sleep-deprived-looking man with black hair and a five o'clock shadow, inside of a sleeping bag.

Everyone: AH!!!

Ochako: U‐Uh... D-D-Deku? W-What is that thing?

The man stands up, taking off his sleeping bag as he introduces himself.

Aizawa: Welcome to UA's hero course. It took eight seconds before you all shut up. That's not gonna work. Time is precious. Rational students would understand that.

"Who is this guy? If he's here, then he must be some kinda pro. But he looks so worn out. What's his deal?"

Aizawa: Hello, I'm Shota Aizawa. Your teacher.

Everyone: Our teacher?

Aizawa: Right, let's get to it. Put these on and head outside.

Their teacher pulls out a bunch of UA official gym uniforms, handing them to the students. Aizawa then leads them all outside and informs them of the test they'll be taking.

Everyone: What?! A Quirk assessment test?

Ochako: B-But orientation! We're gonna miss it!

Kirishima: Yeah c'mon man, how are you gonna throw a test at us now? We just got here!

Aizawa: If you really wanna make the big leagues, you can't waste time on pointless ceremonies. Here at UA, we're not tethered to traditions. That means that I get to run my class however I see fit.

Izuku: Why does that statement fill me with dread?

Ochako: We are so screwed. 

Aizawa: You've been taking standardized tests most of your lives. But you never got to use your Quirks in physical exams before. The country's still trying to pretend we're all created equal by not letting those with the most power excel. It's not rational. One day, the Ministry of Education will learn.

Kaminari: Geez, this guy's not kidding around.

Kirishima: Well I wanna go! That looks like fun! This is what I'm talkin' about, using our quirks as much as we want!

Aizawa: So this looks fun, huh?

Kirishima: Well I-!

Aizawa: You have three years here to become a hero. You think it's all gonna be games and playtime? Idiots. Today you'll compete in eight physical tests to gauge your potential. Whoever comes in last has none, and will be expelled immediately.

Everyone: Huh?!

Izuku and Ochako: Immediate expulsion?!

Aizawa: As I said, I get to decide how this class runs. Understand? If that's a problem, you can head home right now.

Izuku: A huge test on the first day of school?

Ochako: What's this guy's deal?!

Mineta: Y-You can't just send one of us home! I mean, we just got here!

Mina: Even if it wasn't the first day, that isn't fair!

Aizawa: Oh, and you think natural disasters are? Or power‐hungry villains? Hm? Or catastrophic accidents that wipe out whole cities? No, the world is full of unfairness. It's a hero's job to try to combat that unfairness. If you wanna be a pro, you're gonna have to push yourself to the brink. For the next three years, UA will throw one terrible hardship after another at you. So, go beyond. Plus Ultra‐style. Show me it's no mistake that you're here.

Everyone gulps in fear of what's to come.

Iida: I don't approve of this kind of hazing, but UA's the top hero program. I have no choice.

Bakugou: Heh. Time to blow these nerds away.

Aizawa: Anyhow, Midoriya was it?

Izuku: I-Izuku Midoriya, sir!

Aizawa: You scored highest on the entrance exam. Tell me, What was your farthest distance throw with a softball when you were in Junior High?

Izuku: W-Well, I was quirkless for a long time before the exam so I-

Aizawa: I didn't ask for your life story. Give me a number.

Izuku: W-Well, I'd say about... 30 meters... maybe

Aizawa: ...Right. Now try doing it with your quirk. Anything goes, just stay in the circle.

Izuku: Okay then.

Midoriya reaches for the Omnitrix, but Aizawa stops him.

Aizawa: Hold it, what's with the support item?

Izuku panics and quickly thinks up a lie.

Izuku: I need it, sir, it's the only way my quirk can be utilized.

Aizawa keeps looking at Izuku, trying to get a better look at the watch.

Aizawa: I see. Carry on.

Bakugou overhears this...

"That watch? THAT WATCH! It's that stupid watch that gave Deku that broken-ass quirk! I knew it! I knew he cheated!"

Deku tries to dial in the most logical alien for this test while muttering to himself about a strategy.

Izuku: Heatblast... Diamondhead... no, definitely Heatblast.

Aizawa: Go on. You're wasting our time.

Izuku: R-Right! Sorry. Here goes.

Izuku quickly dials up his pyronite, believing he could easily pass the ball throw test. He slammed down on the Omnitrix transforming in a green flash of light, as his skin and bones began to melt and become a green liquid. A small UFO-looking device then hovered over him, allowing Izuku to reshape into a humanoid form. Instead of Heatblast, Deku has become a Polymorph. 

Goop: Goop? Aw man, I wanted Heatblast.

Aizawa is in shock at the boy's transformation, as is the rest of the class.

Kirishima: Woah, check it out.

Jiro: So the rumors are true, kid's got a transformation quirk. 

Mina: I thought he was some kind of dinosaur man though.

Kaminari: I thought he was some crystal monster thing. 

"So my eyes aren't deceiving me... it does exist... the most powerful device in the galaxy."

Aizawa: Any time today.

Goop: Right.

The Polymorph looks at his surroundings and gets an idea. He stretches out his body and grabs a nearby bar. He then pulls the ball back a good distances and fires it like a slingshot, sending it flying into the air. Aizawa records the distance the ball was shot.

Aizawa: 563 meters.

Kirishima: Dang!

Asui: That's some power, ribbit.

Goop then reshapes himself into his humanoid form, awaiting his teacher's feedback.

Aizawa: I'm impressed. You didn't get the transformation you wanted and yet you were able to think quickly and adapt. Good work.

"He knew?"

Goop: Uh.. thanks?

Goop is a bit intimidated by his teacher, despite his compliment, and walks back towards Ochako. Izuku hits the Omnitrix on his chest and transforms back into his human form, something he learned to do to conserve the watch's energy.

Aizawa: Hey, I wasn't finished with you yet.

Izuku: O-Oh, sorry! Is something wrong?

Aizawa: Those transformations of yours... they're pretty powerful, aren't they?

Izuku: I-I suppose they are?

Aizawa: What exactly was your quirk again, Midoriya?

Izuku goes into panic mode.

"Crap! Did he figure me out? HOW did he figure me out? How would he know about the watch? No, no there's no way. The only one who knows about it is All Might. Okay, just relax Izuku. Make up a lie. Make up something, ANYTHING!"

Izuku: My quirk is called... Omniform. I have this... unstable energy inside my body that lets me mutate into different forms with different powers.

Bakugou hears this and gets enraged, clearly knowing that Izuku is fibbing.

"HE'S LYING!"

Aizawa: I see. They seem pretty alien if you ask me.

Izuku: A-Alien?

Aizawa: Just a thought. Anyway, I want you to do the ball throw again.

He tosses Izuku the ball, but he looks confused. He'd already passed the test, hadn't he?

Izuku: You want me to do it again?

Aizawa: You can't always rely on your transformations. If someone were to somehow disable that power, what would you do then?

Izuku thinks for a moment, understanding his point, and nods in acknowledgment.

Aizawa: Okay. Throw the ball again. And this time... DON'T transform...

Izuku: Alright...

Iida: What do you think our teacher told him just now?

Bakugou: He probably told the loser to get lost!

Izuku stands in the circle and thinks about what his teacher said.

"He's right. I can't just rely on the Omnitrix. I need to master One for All. Okay. Okay... you can do this. Don't overdo it, just focus the power on one area."

Bakugou: What the hell is that nerd waiting for?

"And more importantly, what's gonna do without that watch?"

Deku clutches the ball in his hands, concentrating and only putting the power of One For All into a single finger.

Izuku: I have to work way harder than everyone else here if I wanna succeed... Even if I have a lot to learn, I'll focus on what I can do right now.

The green lightning and red markings return once again as Izuku throws the ball.

Izuku: SMASH!!!

The students all look up in awe as they see the ball fly even higher than when he was Goop. Bakugou is horrified at this revelation. 

Ochako: Woah!

Iida: Incredible.

Bakugou: WHAT THE HELL?!

Izuku looks at his teacher and smiles, while holding his slightly bruised finger.

Izuku: It hurts... But not as bad as before. Mr. Aizawa. You see? I'm still standing.

"A throw like that requires a lot of force. Did he focus all that power into one finger? Even without the Omnitrix, this kid... is unbelievable!"

Kaminari: He threw it over 700 meters!

Kirishima: Nice, he's finally showing us his true power!

Jiro: But his finger appears to be broken now. Just like in the exam. This Quirk is very odd.

Aoyama: It wasn't a very pretty throw.

Kirishima: Who cares? That was awesome! HEY! MIDORIYA!

Izuku looks up to see Kirishima smiling at him.

Kirishima: Nice throw dude! That was so manly!

Izuku just smiles, no one had ever complimented him on really anything before, other than Ochako. Bakugou however was fuming.

"What the hell was that?! He didn't even touch the watch that time! If he had a quirk, he would've gotten it when we were kids! This is impossible! I'M GETTING ANSWERS!!!"

At that moment, Bakugou lost all self-control and charged toward Deku. 

Bakugou: Deku, you bastard! Tell me how you did that, or you're dead!

Seeing him coming a mile away, Izuku prepared to activate the Omnitrix again when Aizawa caught him with his scarf, turning off his quirk. Bakugou tried to make his explosions but nothing came out of his hands. 

Bakugou: RGH!! Why the hell is your damn scarf so strong?

Aizawa: Because it's a capture weapon made out of carbon fiber and a special metal alloy. Stand down. It'd be wise to avoid making me use my Quirk so much. It gives me serious dry eye. Try to harm one of the students again and you'll be the one expelled, understand?

Aizawa releases Bakugou and turns to Izuku once more.

Aizawa: Good Midoriya. Keep practicing that. *to the rest of the class* Now then. We're just wasting time by talking. Let the games begin.

Deku nods and runs back toward Ochako who looks concerned. 

Ochako: Ouch, is your finger okay?

Izuku: Sure. Fine! This is nothing compared to my legs before.

Ochako: So... that's him? The kid who used to bully you?

Deku quietly responds with a small nod.

Izuku: Yeah. That's him. 

She then glances over at Bakugou. Deku had told her all about "Kacchan" and what he'd put him through for years on end. Upon meeting the guy in person, she was already not a fan. Ochako glares at the boy as she sees him raging off to the side. 

Ochako: What a jerk. 

Meanwhile, Bakugou is seething, trying to keep himself composed. 

"Until the exam, he was nothing. A little bug I could crush if I wanted to. And now..."

Flashback...

Young Izuku: Wow, you're so lucky! Your Quirk is amazing, Kacchan. When I get mine, I hope it's just as cool!

Young Bakugou: Whatever, Deku, no matter what power you end up with, you'll never be able to beat me.

Flashback End...

"Just an annoying bug that I can smash into the ground."

From there the class went through their quirk tests, including races as well as strength, and endurance tests. Izuku was able to use the Omnitrix without any problems for the rest of Aizawa's tests. However, Aizawa always made him do his tests twice, once in alien form and once in human form. By the end of the day, he was lying on the ground exhausted like the rest of the class. He and Ochako lay on the ground together, panting and sweating. 

Ochako: *panting* Deku... I change my mind. I don't wanna be a hero, I just wanna sleep forever... 

Izuku: *panting* Same... 

The entire class is moaning and groaning as Aizawa pulls up the test results.

Aizawa: All right, time to give you your results. I've ranked you all from best to worst. You should probably have a good idea of your standing already. I'll just pull up the whole list. It's not worth going over each individual's score.

The class looks at the scoreboard and sees Izuku in first for everything.

Izuku: Woah!

Ochako: Nice goin, Deku!

Izuku: I didn't think I was gonna do THAT well!

Meanwhile, Mineta is off in a corner crying as he got in last place, believing he's gonna be expelled.

Aizawa: Oh and I was lying, no one's going home.

Everyone: WHAT?!

Their teacher gave what he believed to be a genuine smile but his students found it terrifying. 

Aizawa: That was just a rational deception to make sure you gave it your all in the tests.

Yaoyorozu: I'm surprised the rest of you didn't figure that out. I'm sorry. I guess I probably should have said something.

Jiro, Mineta, Kaminari: Yeah, you should have!

Mina: That was pretty nerve‐wracking, huh?

Kirishima: Nah, I'm always down for a challenge!

Aizawa: That's it. We're done for the day. Pick up a syllabus in the classroom. Read it over before tomorrow morning.

Everyone is about to get their things and leave when Aizawa pulls Izuku over to the side.

Aizawa: Midoriya. Take this and go have the old lady fix you up. Things are gonna be tougher tomorrow when your actual training begins. Make sure you're prepared.

Izuku: Yes sir!

As Izuku is getting his backpack, Bakugou glares at him again. He's about to go up to Deku to berate him about his new powers, when Ochako quickly swoops in by his side, grabbing his arm. 

Ochako: C'mon, I'll walk to the nurse with you. 

Izuku: Okay!

As they walked off the training field together, Ochako turned her head to glare at Bakugou, who just looked back confused. Ochako then smirks and flips him the bird which makes him even angrier. 

"You're not gonna mess with Deku anymore, Blasty."

Later on, Aizawa is walking when he runs into All Might.

All Might: Aizawa, that was a rotten move.

Aizawa: All Might. So you were watching. No talk shows today?

All Might: "A rational deception." That's cute, but you're not exactly known for being lighthearted. You have no problem kicking students out. Anyone you deem unworthy. So that can only mean... you see the same kind of potential in Young Midoriya that I do.

Aizawa: He doesn't have zero potential, I admit. If that were the case. I would have sent him straight home after class without hesitation. It's cruel to let a kid keep dreaming of something that will never come true. On that topic, I also noticed the support item the kid was wearing. You never told me anything about it.

All Might: Oh! My bad, it must have slipped my mind hehe...

Aizawa: So, you are aware of it. Then would you mind explaining to me what that kid is doing with the most powerful weapon in the universe?

Aizawa flashes a Plumbers' Badge. 

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The scene opens the next day after 1-A's initial quirk assessment test. Izuku is walking to class alongside Iida, whom he'd met up along the way. The two of them were discussing their first day of classes and how harsh Mr. Aizawa had been on them. 

Izuku: Y'know, I thought Mr. Aizawa was really scary at first, but I don't think that's it. He's just really serious about his work. I kinda respect that. After all, he's the one who's gonna be helping us become heroes. 

Iida: I must admit, I was a bit concerned by his unorthodox approach to class yesterday. But I trust the school's judgment, UA is the top program in the country. Even so, lying is downright immoral, even if he was just trying to inspire us. 

As the two of them are walking, Deku hears a familiar cheerful voice and his eyes light up. 

Ochako: Hey Deku! Wait up! I'll join you guys!

Izuku: Hey!

Deku smiles as his bestie tackles him in a hug, giggling and throwing her arms around his shoulders. Izuku smiles as Iida witnesses just how close the two of them really are. He also takes note of the nickname she calls him.

Iida: Oh, you're the infinity girl from yesterday, right?

Ochako: Yup! Name's Ochako Uraraka! Let's see. You're Tenya Iida, right?

Iida: Pleasure to meet you. "Deku..." Isn't that what Bakugou called you yesterday? During the fitness test, he said... 

"Deku, you bastard! Tell me how you did that, or you're dead!"

Izuku cringes a bit as he recalls Bakugou's outburst. 

Izuku: Oh, THAT. Deku's what Kacchan calls me to make fun of me.

Iida: Oh, that's unsportsmanlike.

Ochako: Yeah, but I turned it around. It sounds like "You can do it!" Plus, I think it sounds really cute.

Izuku blushes at her remark, still not used to her calling him cute like that.

Izuku: S-Shut up, Dweeb!

Ochako: Oh, by the way, I came up with some more names for your transformations like you asked!

Izuku: Oh sick! Let's see what you've got!

He quickly activates the Omnitrix, displaying the holograms of his aliens.

Izuku: Let's see... so far we've got Diamondhead... Cannonbolt... Grey Matter... what about this one?

Ochako: What can he do?

Izuku: He can fly really fast and fire neuroshocks from his eyes and tail. Also, he's a real good swimmer.

Ochako: Oh I remember him! He kinda looks like a manta ray so... how about Jetray!

Izuku: I like it! Jetray it is.

Izuku keeps scrolling through his transformation icons and lands on his Kinnecerlian form.

Izuku: What about this one?

Ochako: He's the fast one, right? OH, I GOT IT! XLR8!

Izuku: Accelerate?

Ochako: No no, X-L-R-8!

Izuku: Man, you're good at this.

Ochako presses a finger to her forehead with a smug grin.

Ochako: 'Course I am! You're best bud's a genius!

The two of them laugh as they finally make their way to class, finding two desks next to each other in the back of the room. Despite their initial excitement, the day drags on a bit, with mostly normal classes being taught by pros like Present Mic, Ectoplasm, and Vlad King. Izuku geeks out a bit at the appearance of their teachers, whispering to Ochako every so often. Additionally, the two of them goof off a bit, talking about Deku's transformations and coming up with more names for the aliens Izuku has used so far.

Finally, after what seems like forever, it's time for the class everyone's been waiting for. At that moment, none other than All Might bursts through the door, wearing his Silver Age Costume. 

All Might: I AM HERE! Coming through the door like a hero!

Everyone gasps in excitement, even Deku. He'd be instructed to pretend as if they didn't know each other for the sake of professionalism, but despite that, Deku still found it a genuine shock whenever hear appeared with his hearty laugh. 

Kaminari: I can't believe it's really All Might!

Jiro: So he is a teacher! So cool!

Mina: This year is gonna be totally awesome!

Ochako: Hey, look. Is he wearing his Silver Age costume?

Izuku: Yeah, that's the one! It's a classic!

Kirishima overheard their conversation and joined in.  

Kirishima: Man, I'm getting goosebumps. It's so retro!

Izuku: Isn't it?! That's the suit he wore during the Washington BC Crisis!

Kirishima: OH! Was that the one where he fought that reanimated dinosaur and the wooly mammoth?!

Izuku: YEAH THAT'S THE ONE!!!

Kirishima: OH BROOOOOOOO, that fight was friggin epic!!!

Izuku: WHEN HE STARTED SWINGING THE MAMMOTH SO FAST HE STARTED A TORNADO!!!

Kirishima: OR WHEN HE LAUNCHED THE T-REX SO HIGH IT HIT THE STRATOSPHERE!!! Okay, okay, we gotta test something.

Izuku: Yeah?

Kirishima: On the count of three, name your favorite dinosaur. Don't even think about it, just name it. Ready? One, two, three... 

Izuku and Kirishima: VELOCIRAPTOR!!!

The two boys just stare at each other in shock before smiling and gripping each other's hands. 

Kirishima: MY LONG LOST BROTHER!!!

Deku smiles and looks back at Ochako excitedly.

Izuku: Ochako look! I have a brother!

Ochako just giggles and smiles, seeing the scene unfold. She's happy that Deku seems to be making more friends quickly. 

All Might: Alright then! Welcome to the most important class at UA High. Think of this as "Hero‐ing 101." Here, you will learn the basics of being a pro. And what it means to fight in the name of justice! Let's get into it. Today's lesson will pull no punches! Fight training!

Bakugou: Real combat? FINALLY!

All Might: But one of the keys to being a hero is... looking good!

All Might pulls out a bunch of suitcases with different numbers on them.

All Might: These were designed for you based on your quirk registration forms and the requests you sent in before school started.

Everyone: Our costumes!

All Might: Get yourselves suited up, and then meet me at Training Ground Beta, you buncha newbies!

Everyone: Yes, sir!

The students all take their number-designated suitcases and head to the training field. Izuku takes his suitcase marked with a #10 and gets changed. His costume consists of his iconic black and white T-shirt, army green combat pants with black elbow and knee pads, and a green hoodie with two white stripes on both sleeves and a #10 embroidered on the right side of his chest. Izuku kept his costume simple since he'd be transforming for the most part anyway. The whole thing was given to him by his mother on the first day he attended UA.

Flashback...

Inko: *holding up the suit* Congratulations! I'm so proud you got into UA!

Izuku: Is that a costume?!

Inko: I guess I might've jumped the gun a little bit. I brought you food earlier, but you dozed off, and I maaaaybe happened to peek at your notebook.

Izuku: Seriously?

Inko: I made it the best I could, I hope you like it!

Izuku: I love it, Mom! Thanks!

Inko smiles to see her son happy, but her expression changes to a more somber one.

Inko: To be honest with you... I've been feeling really terrible lately, about something I said to you... I think you might've thought that I gave up on you a while back.

Inko: But now look at you! You persevered and kept chasing your dream like a real champion!

Deku just looked at his mom in awe as she said this. 

Inko: I'm sorry Izuku, and I promise I'll support you with everything I've got from now on!

Deku smiles at her and hugs her tighter than ever before. 

Inko: I'm really proud of you son... 

Flashback end...

This gift meant a lot to Izuku, as his mother was always anxious about him. When the doctors said he wouldn't be getting a quirk, all she could do was watch him fall apart. There was so much she wished she could have done differently, but these were the cards they were dealt. On top of that, Izuku's father, Hisashi Midoriya, had passed away just a year after his son was born, meaning not only was she mourning her late husband, but she was also single-handedly raising her seemingly quirkless son.

Deku didn't know his dad all that well, so he didn't feel any strong loss, but he could tell it hurt his mom and he always tried to be there for her when his father couldn't. 

"It's a gift from Mom, so of course, it's what I'm gonna wear! It's not state‐of‐the‐art or flashy, but it means something to me. This is it. My hero costume!"

Deku was snapped out of his thoughts when his best friend called out to him. 

Ochako: Yo, Deku!

Izuku: Hey Ocha-!

At the moment Deku looked back and saw Ochako in her hero costume for the first time, his face turned bright red. 

She looked so cool and confident in her costume, which showed off her figure more than she had expected it too. For the first time in ten months, Deku remembered that his best friend in the world was also a girl. A very cute girl at that. 

"Woah. Has she always been this pretty?"

Ochako: Love your costume! Not too flashy, ya know? I should've been more specific about what I wanted. This bodysuit is skintight. Not really my style.

As the two of them were talking, with Izuku blushing and stammering, Mineta looked up at Ochako, drooling. 

Mineta: God, I love this school.

Izuku: *glaring at Mineta* Touch her and you're dead.

Mineta: ...duly noted.

All Might: Now that you're ready, it's time to begin combat training!

Immediately, Iida's hand shot up. 

Iida: Sir! This is the fake city from our entrance exam. Does that mean that we'll be conducting urban battles again?

All Might: Not quite! I'm going to move you two steps ahead. Most of the villain fights you see on the news take place outside. However, statistically speaking, run‐ins with the most dastardly evildoers take place indoors. Think about it. Backroom deals, home invasions, secret underground lairs. Truly intelligent criminals stay hidden in the shadows. For this training exercise, you'll be split into teams of good guys and bad guys and fight two‐on‐two indoor battles.

Asui: Isn't this a little advanced?

All Might: The best training is what you get on the battlefield! But remember, you can't just punch a robot this time. You're dealing with actual people now, your comrades.

Yaoyorozu: Sir, will you be the one deciding who wins?

Bakugou: How much can we hurt the other team?

Mina: Do we need to worry about the losers getting expelled like earlier?

Iida: Will you be splitting us up based on chance or comparative skill?

The students all begin to overwhelm their teacher with questions, making him a bit nervous. He's never been good with the paparazzi and this is reminding him of it.

All Might: H-Hey! I wasn't finished talking! Listen up. *he pulls out a script* The situation is this. The villains have hidden a nuclear missile somewhere in their hideout. The heroes must try to foil their plans. To do that, the good guys either have to catch the evildoers or recover the weapon. Likewise, the bad guys succeed if they protect their payload or capture the heroes.

Izuku: Sounds like a classic action movie setup.

All Might: Time's limited, and we'll choose teams by drawing lots!

Iida: Isn't there a better way?

Yaoyorozu: Think about it! Pros often have to team up with heroes from other agencies on the spot, so maybe that's the reason we're seeing that here.

Iida: Yes, I see.

All Might: Life is a random series of events, and this will be no exception.

Iida: Excuse my rudeness.

All Might: No sweat. Let's draw!

As All Might picks out name tags from a bowl, Izuku crosses his fingers. Soon, the lots are drawn and Izuku and Uraraka end up on a team together.

Izuku: I'm with my bestie?!

Ochako: Damn right you are!

Izuku and Ochako: WOOHOO!

The two of them get all giddy and fist bump.

(For the lack of an edit, just imagine them in their AU fits)

All Might: Right! I declare that the first teams to fight will be...these guys! Team A will be the heroes, Team D will be the villains.

Deku looks to find Team D on the leaderboard and groans as he sees the names "Tenya Iida and Katsuki Bakugou." Ochako on the other hand was eager to get a shot at going against Blasty.

Izuku: Oh great. We're going up against the walking grenade launcher.

Ochako: No sweat dude, we'll beat his ass!

All Might: Everyone else can head to the monitoring room to watch!

Everyone: Yes, sir!

All Might: Bad guys, you can go on in and get set up. In five minutes, the good guys will be let loose and the battle will start!

Izuku, Uraraka, Iida: Yes, sir!

All Might: Young Iida. Young Bakugou. The key to being successful in this challenge is to embody villainy. Think from the perspective of an evildoer. If things go too far, I'll step in.

Iida: Understood!

From there, Iida and Bakugou enter the building, finding the room where the "weapon" is. Iida is trying to make conversation, but Bakugou is lost in his own thoughts of going against Deku for the first time with his new powers. Iida then begins analyzing the nuke prop. 

Iida: Even though this is training, it pains me to be aligned with criminal behavior. So this is the weapon we must protect. Fake, of course. 

Bakugou can't stop thinking about it; those strange inhuman creatures Deku had changed into before. There was no logical explanation. How could he have such a busted power like that now when he was quirkless for years? It didn't add up. 

Bakugou: Hey!

Iida: Hm?

Bakugou: Do you really think Deku has a Quirk?

Iida: Midoriya? You saw how he transformed during the exam yesterday, didn't you. And when he threw the ball as well. However, I think his power hurts his body when he's not transformed.

Bakugou: Tch.

Iida: Might I ask... why is it that you seem to be especially angry when it comes to Midoriya? Do you two have a history?

Bakugou: Grrr... None of your damn business, Foureyes!

Upon hearing his rude remark, Iida backs off, not wishing to pry any further. 

"Was he seriously just tricking me all these years? I'm getting answers. I'm gonna roast that damn nerd today!"

The scene then cuts to Izuku fiddling with the Omnitrix, thinking up a strategy when Ochako walks up to him.

Ochako: Hey, everything okay? I know we're going up against Bakugou and everything. You nervous?

Izuku: Nah. I'm fine. Actually, I'm kinda looking forward to it. He's strong, for sure... but this time's different.

Deku thinks back to all the times during their childhood when Bakugou had mercilessly beaten him down. The taunting, the name-calling, the threats, the isolation, and betrayal of it all. But things were different now. Deku finally had a way to fight back, to prove Bakugou wrong. 

Izuku: I won't lose to him today!

Ochako smiles at her best friend's determination. He might not show it directly, but she can tell this is going to be an important step for him. 

Ochako: So it's a fated battle between rivals!

Izuku: O-Oh, not that I'm trying to get you wrapped up in my fight or anything!

Ochako: Are you kidding? We're a team, right? More than that, we're besties! Your opps are my opps! Let's win this!

Izuku smiles and nods as they do their secret handshake.

Izuku: Right, let's do this!

All Might: All right! Let's begin the indoor combat training! Team A and Team D, your time starts now! Pay attention, kids. Think about what you would do. *in his head* Young Midoriya! In this class, you're just another student. I'll grade you as I would anyone else. Without playing favorites.

Izuku and Uraraka run into the building together as the battle begins, talking strategy.

Ochako: Alright, so what's the plan?

Izuku: Kacchan's obviously gonna go after me. When he comes to attack, I'll create a distraction while you run for cover and find the weapon. Keep Iida busy while I handle him. 

Ochako: You sure you'll be okay?

Izuku reassures her with a smile and flashes the Omnitrix at her.

Izuku: I'll be fine! I-!

Just then Bakugou cuts them off at a hallway with an explosive attack. Izuku quickly tackles Ochako to dodge out of the way of his explosion as Bakugou hits the ground. Once the smoke clears, the bomber boy stands before them, menacingly glaring at Deku.

Izuku: Just like I thought! 

Bakugou: Took the long way to get to me, did ya? What's the matter, Deku? You too chicken to stand up and fight me?

Izuku: Nah, I knew you'd come at me first. And figured you'd try to catch me by surprise. So, are we gonna do this or what?

Back in the monitor room, All Might and the others all watch the battle with interest.

Mineta: He almost got the jump on them.

Kirishima: Sneak attack, Bakugou? What kinda man pulls cheap crap like that?

Yaoyorozu: It's a viable strategy. He's playing the part. Acting like a true villain would.

Asui: It didn't work. Midoriya dodged him! Look, there he goes!

The scene cuts back to the fight as Bakugou charges at Deku once more. 

Bakugou: I won't hurt you so bad they'll have to stop the fight. Just close enough!

Just as he gets close, Deku manages to fake him out, easily dodging the punch, before grabbing him by the arm and throwing him over his shoulder. Bakugou is in shock at Deku's seemingly new physical strength as he's slammed onto the cold metal floor. He gets up on one knee as he glares back at Deku, 

Bakugou: No way... How'd he know? He's not that good! He's never been that strong!

Izuku smirks upon seeing Bakugou's confusion, his unshakable facade beginning to falter for the first time. 

Izuku: Please, Kacchan, I can read you like a book! You always use a big right hook to start a fight.

Bakugou: What?!

Izuku: You've used me as a punching bag for years. And after losing to you for so long, I've learned a few things! I'm not afraid of you anymore!

Bakugou: RRRGH!

Izuku activates the Omnitrix and starts dialing up an alien, scrolling through holographic icons, before landing on the perfect one for this fight.

Izuku: You can call me Deku, but I'm not the same helpless, defenseless kid anymore! From now on, Deku is the name of a hero!

Ochako looks at Deku with pride as he proclaims this. Bakugou just growls and charges at Izuku again as he hits the watch, but the smoke from the explosion blinds the green flash. Bakugou's attack misses as Deku completely, seeming to vanish in the smoke. Once it clears, Izuku is no longer standing before him, making Bakugou even more mad and worked up. 

Bakugou: You're shaking in your boots, you're so scared... but you wanna fight me anyway. That's why I hate you!!!

Suddenly, Bakugou feels a chill go down his spine as a blue ghostly, transparent figure appears from beneath the ground. The figure then becomes solid, fitted in a blue cloak and hood, with two big green bug-like eyes. The figure speaks with a ghostly whisper, his breath visible every time he talks.

Big Chill: You really need to chill out, Kacchan.

The others in the room are shocked upon seeing Izuku's new transformation.

Mina: What is that thing?

Kirishima: I think it's Midoriya!

Hagakure: The transforming kid?

Kaminari: I thought he was a sludge guy, how many monsters can that guy change into?!

The scene cuts to the fight again as Bakugou is shaking with rage.

Bakugou: Another one? And just what the hell are you supposed to be?! HOW MANY MONSTERS ARE YOU DEKU?!

Big Chill: Enough monsters to kick your butt. By the way, meet Big Chill!

Bakugou grows more enraged than ever before and lunges forward to attack Big Chill. However, the necrofriggian goes intangible, causing Bakugou to phase right through him as ice and frost begin to appear on his left arm, leaving it frozen solid.

Bakugou: My hand! What'd you do to me?

Big Chill: Ya know what they say. Cold hands-!

Bakugou cuts off his quip, attacking him again as he shatters the ice around his hand with an explosion. Bakugou swings again with an explosive right hook, but Big Chill phases, freeing up his other hand before blinding the boy with his icy mist. While he's distracted, Big Chill appears invisible, beside Ochako, whispering to her. 

Big Chill: I'll hold him here. Get going!

Ochako: Right!

From there, Ochako takes off to find the weapon as Big Chill and Bakugou continue to go at each other.

Bakugou: Heh, ballsy move, Deku. Think you can take me alone?

Big Chill smirks and blows another misty veil before disappearing again. He flies around and through Bakugou, freezing both him and the walls around them, causing the temperature in the atmosphere to drop significantly. From all around, Bakugou can hear Big Chill's ghostly voice taunting him. 

Big Chill: Getting cold, Kacchan?

Bakugou: Stop hiding! Come out and face me, you coward!

Bakugou starts stomping on the ground and kicking rubble around, trying to work up a sweat and keep his body temp up. He fires explosions wildly, shattering the ice around him, but every one of his attacks misses Big Chill.

The Necrofriggian very clearly has the upper hand. Bakugou wasn't prepared at all for the likes of Big Chill, he wasn't even sure if Izuku was going to transform at all during the fight. The blasty boy keeps trying to use physical moves and explosion attacks, but Big Chill continues phasing through everything, trying to freeze Bakugou in place. 

Iida: *on radio* Bakugou! Come in! Give me a status report. Where are you?

Bakugou: Just shut up and defend the weapon! I've got more important things to worry about!

Iida: Are you forgetting what our mission is?!... Hello? He hung up on me! This isn't the time for radio silence! We're supposed to be partners. Argh!

The scene cuts back to the monitoring room as they watch the fight. Deku is holding Bakugou off, but they're killing time now. They've only got about eight minutes left to find the weapon and either capture it or disarm both villains. 

Mina: So, there's a 15‐minute time limit, and the good guys have no idea what floor the nuclear weapon is hidden on, right?

All Might: Correct!

Sero: Then the heroes are clearly at a disadvantage here. A big one!

All Might: Real Pros have to outwit villains on a daily basis. That's life. Even when the odds aren't in our favor, we fight!

Kirishima: That's so manly!

All Might: All together! Let's hear a Plus Ultra!

The scene cuts back to Bakugou, who's looking around his surroundings, searching for the ghost alien. Suddenly, Big Chill flies out of the ground, blindsiding Bakugou with an uppercut, sending him flying across the hall. 

Big Chill: That one felt good!

Bakugou grows more and more enraged, firing another explosion but Big Chill vanishes once again.

Bakugou: Get back here, Deku! Dammit! You were tricking me for years by acting weak. Bet you've been laughing behind my back, huh?

As Bakugou continues to verbally berate his rival, the other students begin to grow concerned. They've never seen someone with so much pent-up aggression toward one guy. 

Kaminari: That kid has some real anger issues. Kinda scary...

Jiro: Seriously, what's his deal?

All Might watches their fight, concerned as well. 

"Midoriya told me that Young Bakugou thinks very highly of himself, but this level of pride is something else. It may end up being his demise."

Bakugou continues to go on a rampage as Big Chill sneaks up behind him about to freeze him again. However, Bakugou feels the cold breath on his back and realizes where he is.

Bakugou: There you are, BASTARD!!!

He quickly switches tactics, hitting Big Chill with a flash bang, temporarily blinding the Necrofriggian.

Big Chill: Ugh! Dang it!

In his brief moment of weakness, Big Chill becomes tangible once again. Bakugou takes advantage of this and tackles the alien, pinning him down.

Bakugou: Gotcha now freak! So where's that other flashy power a' yours now? Let's see how it compares to mine! Quirk or not, you'll never beat me, Deku!

Big Chill struggles on the ground, trying to throw him off, but his senses are still impaired by the attack. Bakugou unknowingly grabs the Omnitrix on his chest but is met with a blast of wild green lightning that surges around the two of them. Bakugou tries to hold on but the Omnitrix forces him back, blasting Bakugou off of Big Chill, and sending him crashing against a wall.

While this is happening, Uraraka is running through the halls to find where the weapon is hidden. She keeps moving through the building, trying to stay hidden until she finds Iida alone, guarding the fake nuke. 

"Found it. Now I've just gotta keep Iida busy 'til Deku's done with Bakugou. He hasn't noticed me yet, so I can get the jump on him!"

Meanwhile, Iida is pacing back and forth, trying his hardest to embrace his role as a villain for this exercise.

Iida: Hmm... Bakugou definitely has a villainous side. And that's exactly what we need to succeed in this mission. I need to temporarily devote myself to criminal intent! Yes. I won't fail this trial and risk bringing shame down on the Iida family name. That means... I must now embrace evil...to become a hero! Behold! I am the personification of villainy! 

Iida starts going over the top, cackling like a cliché supervillain from a movie. Ochako can't help but giggle as she watches this unfold. 

Ochako: Pfft! He's so serious.

Iida: Hm? Uraraka, is that you?

Ochako: Shoot.

Ochako steps up, getting in a defensive stance as her cover is blown. Iida prepares himself as well. 

Iida: I knew you would come here alone the instant that Bakugo ran off by himself and engaged with Midoriya! Now! Prepare for battle, enemy of mine!

Ochako: Bring it!

Ochako smirks and taunts Iida to come at her. Iida charges and ignites the engines in his legs and rushes forward toward the girl. Ochako's eyes glow brightly as her hands become surrounded by pink ethereal energy. She quickly fires several energy projectiles at Iida, that explode on impact and launch him into the air. With Iida lingering in the air, she then uses the opportunity to race towards the bomb. 

Iida: Oh no you don't!

Iida is quickly able to recover, landing on a wall and blasting off of it. He dives toward Ochako, who looks back to see the attack coming. As the "villain" charges toward her, she puts up an energy shield to block the attack. Iida doesn't let up, rapidly punching and kicking the shield, when Ochako pushes it back and closes it around him. The shield has now become a trap for Iida. 

Iida: What's this?!

Ochako: Sorry dude, gonna have to keep you here.

Ochako keeps her hand up, focusing on the energy bubble, as she runs toward the bomb again. Iida inspects the energy field, before using his speed to rapidly ram into the shield. The shield begins to crack and Ochako can feel it. She keeps her arm up, half focusing on Iida, and the other half focusing on getting to the weapon. However, due to her lack of total focus, Iida is able to finally break through the shield and blast toward Ochako. He blitzes his enemy, knocking her down, before racing back and standing atop of her. It's not enough to hurt, but it's keeping her pinned to the ground, immobilized.

Iida: You won't be going anywhere, hero! Mwahahaha!

Ochako: Nnh! *on coms* Deku, I could use some backup.

Ochako's eyes glow bright pink again as she shoots two power lasers at Iida, blasting him off of her. Iida staggers but doesn't let up, running circles around Ochako to keep her trapped. Everywhere she looks she can see Iida moving, without an exit to get to the bomb. Finally, Big Chill comes in on the coms again. 

Big Chill: Where are you?

Ochako: *blocking Iida's attacks* Near the middle of the fifth floor.

The Necrofriggian quickly looks up to find her position. 

Big Chill: Right above me! Got it. On my way. 

Bakugou: What the-?! ARE YOU IGNORING ME DEKU?! THAT'S IT! NO MORE PLAYING AROUND! YOU'RE DEAD!!!

The bomber boy loses any and all sense of self-control and goes to pull the pin out from his grenade gauntlet. As he does this, he releases one humungous explosive blast in Big Chill's direction. The ghost alien barely has a chance to react. On instinct he goes intangible as the attack goes right through him, freezing up behind him. Big Chill looks at his rival again, who approaches him with an extremely sadistic look on his face. 

Bakugou: These things are awesome! The more kinetic energy that's stored in these gauntlets, the stronger the explosion is. And they've been storing up for one monster blast!

Bakugou smirks as he reaches for the other pin, but this time Big Chill is prepared. The others in the monitoring room watch in terror, as All Might cuts in. 

All Might: No, he's going too far! Young Bakugou! Don't do it! You'll kill him!

Bakugou: HE'LL BE FINE AS LONG AS HE DODGES!!!

Bakugou starts cackling as he pulls the pin but just as he does this, Big Chill sucks in air and lets out a powerful beam of ice from his mouth. Their attacks collide with a powerful impact, causing the building to shake as steam fills the room, blinding the cameras. 

Hagakure: Whoa, whoa! This is nuts!

Jiro: What's going on? I can't see anything!

On the floors above, Iida and Ochako can both feel the rumbling. 

Iida: *on coms* Bakugou. Answer me! What is going on down there? Did you cause that blast?

As the steam clears the room, Bakugou is revealed to be frozen solid in ice as Big Chill remains completely unscathed. The others watching in the monitor room watch in awe. 

Mina: NO WAY! HE JUST... FROZE HIM SOLID!

Mineta: This guy has like a million quirks, this is crazy!

Kirishima: So manly!

All Might breathes a sigh of relief that the two of them didn't demolish the building with that last attack.

"Young Midoriya, just as clever as always."

Big Chill grins as he walks up to Bakugou, unable to speak while frozen. Big Chill puts his hand on Bakugou shoulder as he taunts him. 

Big Chill: Why don't you just stay here and cool off for a while?

Without waiting for a response, Big Chill opens his cloak, spreading his wings and taking flight. The Necrofriggian phases through the ceiling and the floors above to join Ochako. However, back on the lower level, Bakugou's frozen body begins to heat up and glow red-orange.

Meanwhile, Ochako is still trying to fight off Iida. Iida continues to run circles around her, guarding the bomb. Ochako fires energy bolts like crazy before finally hitting him, knocking him off balance. She fires an energy projectile to grapple onto Iida, but retaliates, using his speed to spin around rapidly and fling her off.

Ochako: WOAH!!!

Ochako whipped around the room and sent tumbling into a nearby wall. Iida continues to up-play the villain act. 

Iida: Admirable attempt, hero! Your quirk is strong, but I can easily keep this weapon out of your reach until time runs out. HAHAHAHAHA!!!

Just at moment, they both feel a chill run down their spines as Big Chill phases up from the ground, appearing before Iida.

Big Chill: Sorry I'm late, got a little tied up with Kacchan.

Iida: Huh?! Midoriya is that you? What happened to Bakugou?!

Big Chill: Let's just say, I gave him the cold shoulder. But since he's not here, we'll be glad to take that weapon off your hands.

Ochako: Let's get 'em, partner!

Iida steps back, a bit concerned that he's now outnumbered. Ochako and Big Chill quickly fist-bump as they approach their enemy. However, just as they start running, the ground beneath starts to shake before exploding into a huge pillar of flames. The two heroes shield themselves from the flames and smoke. Once it clears up, Bakugou appears walking through the fire, having melted out of the ice. The others in the monitoring room watch in horror.

Mineta: What the heck?! The whole floor just blew up! What just happened?!

Mina: Look there!

Jiro: It's Bakugou!

Kaminari: He nearly took out the entire building and everyone in it! Is he insane?!

Tokoyami: For someone trying to become a hero, he's acting a lot like a villain.

Kirishima, Sir, isn't this getting outta hand? That Bakugou kid's acting real crazy. He's gonna kill 'em!

All Might watches this new development concerned. He already knows Bakugou isn't going to listen to reason. Should he stop the fight?

The scene cuts back to the fight as the two heroes get ready to face the newcomer. Before he can act, Big Chill is hit with a massive torrent of flames and is sent crashing into a wall. Ochako quickly rushes to his side. 

Ochako: Deku!

Big Chill: Ugh. Gotta to remember to go intangible.

Bakugou: DEKU!!!

As the bomber boy calls out to him, the Necrofriggian looks up in shock. Bakugou has changed somehow, half of his body resembles that of a Pyronite. His head and right shoulder are coated in Heatblast's hot coals and flames. The mutated boy grins at his enemy. 

Big Chill: What the?!

Kirishima: What's happened to him? Can Bakugou transform too?!

Bakugou: YOU AIN'T RUNNING AWAY FROM ME AGAIN DEKU! WE'RE NOT DONE YET!

Bakugou starts cackling as he ignites his hand, unleashing another huge torrent of flames at the two of them. Ochako quickly puts up an energy shield to protect the them both.

Ochako: Ngh! What gives?! Why's Blasty looking like a knock-off Heatblast?

Big Chill: No idea!

She then pushes the shield forward, using it as a projectile to knock Bakugou off balance and stun him temporarily. 

Ochako: What's our move now?

Big Chill: We're running out of time. I'll handle Heatblast Jr! Focus on taking down Iida! If we can capture them both we win!

Ochako nods and runs off as Big Chill phases through the ground again. The Necrofriggian appears behind Bakugou, trying to get the jump on him. Bakugou turns around to retaliate, shooting another torrent of flames at the Necrofriggian, but he phases through the attack. Big Chill tries to freeze him again, flying through his body several times, but the ice just melts off his body now thanks to his mutation. Bakugou grins at this revelation. 

Bakugou: That trick's not gonna work this time, Deku!!!

The hybrid Pyronite lunges at the Necrofriggian again with a firey right hook, then an explosion with his left side. Big Chill flies backward, phasing through each of his attacks and still trying to freeze him. Bakugou then uses another flashbang to stun Big Chill and hits him with an explosive blast of fire while he's tangible. The ghost alien tumbles across the floor, looking up at his incoming opponent. Bakugou then takes a deep breath and blows a ring of fire around Big Chill, creating an arena of sorts. As the battle grows more intense, the other students grow more and more concerned. 

Asui: Midoriya had the upper hand before but now that Bakugou's turned into... that, they're at a standstill.

Tokoyami: Then it seems it's a matter of who can outlast the other in their new forms.

Big Chill tries to put out the fires with his ice breath, but Bakugou flashbangs the alien again, leaving him stunned. 

Big Chill: UGH!!!

While he's stunned, Bakugou hits him with a punch to the gut before sweep-kicking the alien. Big Chill is on the ground, his vision blurring as he still tries to stand. 

Bakugou: Think you're so hot with those new powers of yours?! You're still a worthless nothing!!!

As Big Chill tries to get back up keeps kicking the Necrofriggian, now too weak to phase. Izuku knows he can't have much time left in alien form but still, he refuses to give up this fight, which of course enrages Bakugou even more.

Bakugou: Grrr... Dammit! STAY DOWN ALREADY!!!

Bakugou kicks the Necrofriggian down once more, as he coughs up frost. He lies down for a moment, but still, he attempts to get back up. The other students in the monitoring room watch in horror.

Kirishima: Kicking a man while he's down, that's way harsh! Not manly at all!

Jiro: He can even fight back anymore, this is just cruel. 

Mina: Oh man, this is hard to watch! All he has to do is restrain him, not kill him!

Tokoyami: That boy is certainly acting like a villain.

Kaminari: But Midoriya's not backing down either!

The scene then cuts back to Ochako as she continues her fight against Iida. She keeps shooting rapid-fire energy bolts while trying to make her way toward the weapon. However, every time she gets close, Iida blitzes her and forces her back. 

"Dangit! He's too fast! I've gotta get him to let his guard down somehow!"

Iida ignites his engines once more and rushes toward Ochako at high speeds. She puts her arms up, forming another energy barrier, but Iida's momentum is enough to shatter it and send her flying. Ochako grows more and more annoyed as her eyes glow brighter, her fists becoming surrounded by a burning pink ethereal energy. Iida charges toward her again, but this time, Ochako takes him head-on.

The two of them clash, the impact blowing a strong gust of wind around them. Ochako stands her ground, blocking Iida's attack and pushing back, before blasting him away with another powerful energy bolt. Suddenly, her whole body becomes surrounded by a burning magenta aura, seemingly making her stronger and faster than before. Iida is caught off guard by this development but perseveres, as the two of them enter high-speed close combat, exchanging powerful punches and kicks.

They continue going hand to hand, before colliding and forcing each other back again. Ochako knows there's not much time left. She has to either KO Iida or get to the nuke. She looks behind Iida, sees the weapon, and gets an idea.

Ochako: HYAH!!!

She fires another long energy whip at Iida, who easily dodges out of the way, just as she planned. With Iida now out of the way, the energy whip has a clear shot at the bomb, latching onto it. Before Iida can react, she recoils the whip, flinging herself across the room and grabbing onto the fake nuke.

Ochako: Got it!

Iida: WHAT?! NOOOO! I'VE BEEN DECEIVED!!!

Upon seeing this, the other students in the monitoring room began to cheer. However, this victory is shortlived. 

Asui: Midoriya and Uraraka won! Ribbit!

Mineta: Yeah but Bakugou isn't stopping!

They wall watch as Bakugou continues to go at Big Chill with relentless fury. 

All Might: Young Bakugou, that's enough! The game is over!

But Bakugou doesn't listen to him, igniting his right arm once more, ready to finish his opponent. Big Chill glares at him and clenches his fist, a blue icy aura surrounding his hands. Before Bakugou can throw the punch, Big Chill slams his hand onto the ground, freezing the entire floor solid under several layers of ice. The blast causes a huge gust of icy wind, putting out the surrounding fire. Bakugou's legs are caught in the ice as well, freezing him in place.

Before he can even attempt to melt through the ice, Big Chill takes a deep breath and blows another powerful ice beam at the mutated boy. Bakugou tries to push through it, but the beam puts out his flames for good and begins to freeze up the coals on his body. He does this just in time as well, as the Omnitrix begins beeping before flashing red as Izuku times out, reverting to human form. Exhausted from the battle, Izuku quickly drops to one knee, panting. Ochako rushes over to her partner's side. 

Ochako: Deku!!! Can you stand?

Izuku: *panting* Did we win?

She smiles, but before she can respond, Bakugou breaks free from the ice. His body temperature has dropped significantly, and as the coals have lost their heat, they begin to fall off Bakugou one by one, forcing him out of his mutation. Bakugou looks at his hands and begins shaking, having a terrible empty feeling from within upon changing back. This is a new feeling for him, the rush of power and energy is suddenly gone in an instant. 

Bakugou: N-No! What happened?! Come back!!!

The boy drops to his knees, exhausted from the fight and clutching his stomach. He feels extremely cold, not only from big Chill's attacks but this terrible emptiness inside of him. He needs to feel that rush of power again. He needs it. As Bakugou is panting and freaking out, Izuku slowly makes his way over to the boy. Bakugou is snapped out of his panic and just glared up at him. 

Bakugou: *panting* W-What?... you here to gloat now?

Izuku looks at his now defeated rival emotionlessly before bending down and extending his hand to him. Bakugou just looks up at his rival with surprise and anger, remembering a similar event to this. He'd fallen off a log and into a river while walking with his old lackeys and Izuku ran down to help him up.

Young Izuku: Are you okay?

Bakugou: What?

Izuku: We don't have to be enemies, Kacchan. We don't have to do this dumb routine anymore. We can help each other get stronger and become pros, if you let me.

Bakugou looks at him emotionlessly for just a moment, before growing enraged again and lunging at Deku. How dare he insult him with this pity. Bakugou angrily pins Izuku down, twisting his arm and crushing his hand leaving him powerless.

Izuku: ARGH!! What the heck Kacchan?!

Bakugou: I didn't need you then. I don't need you now! Don't you ever forget what you are, ya damn nerd! YOU'RE JUST A WEAKLING IN MY WAY!!!

Ochako: DEKU!!!

Ochako grows severely enraged. Her eyes burn pink as she goes to attack Bakugou, but Iida holds her back.

Iida: BAKUGOU, THAT'S ENOUGH!

Ochako: GET YOUR HANDS OFF HIM!!!

Bakugou ignores them both, keeping up the pressure.

Bakugou: You've been hiding your true power for years, haven't you?! What's the deal, Deku?! Did you think you were better than me this entire time? Huh? Is that it?! That's what you think?!

All Might: THAT'S ENOUGH BAKUGOU!!! LET HIM GO NOW!!!

Izuku struggles, unable to get a word out as Bakugou slams him to the ground again, holding his Omnitrix arm in the air. 

Bakugou: The only reason you've even got these stupid busted powers is 'cause of this damn watch! Without that, you're what you've always been! A QUIRKLESS LOSER!!!

Izuku: RGH! GET OFF ME!!!

Bakugou: I'll show you where you belong! RIGHT AFTER I RIP THIS DAMN THING OFF YOUR ARM!!!

Bakugou tries to forcefully remove the Omnitrix from Izuku, but it begins to create another energy feedback like before. Green lightning and energy surge around the two of them, as the Omnitrix electrocutes Bakugou, launching him backward and freeing Izuku. He can only lie on the ground in pain as he begins to black out. The last thing he sees is Ochako and Iida trying to help him back up before everything goes black.

About an hour or so goes by as Izuku finally begins to wake up in the infirmary.

Izuku: Ugh my everything. Anybody get the number of that truck that hit me?

Ochako: DEKU!!!

Ochako runs and hugs her friend.

Ochako: Oh thank God you're alive. I was so worried. 

Izuku: Oh man. How long have I been out for?

Iida: It's only been about an hour or so, but still, you had us worried there Midoriya.

Izuku: Sorry to make you guys worry. Are you okay Ochako?

Ochako: I'm fine, don't worry about me. Recovery Girl healed you up but you should get some rest though.

Kirishima: Yeah man, you should just try to take it easy for a while. You did great though!

Izuku: Thanks. Hey... I don't think I ever actually got your name

Kirishima: Oh, where are my manners? Name's Eijiro Kirishima! You were so awesome out there, but we were all worried about you during that fight, bro. Shit was intense.

Izuku: We?

Iida: Yes. The rest of us went on with the hero training, but the whole class has been coming in and out to check on you.

Ochako: We were all pretty worried about you when you blacked out.

Izuku: Wow... you all came to check if I was okay. That means a lot. Thanks, you guys... wait, what happened to Kacchan?

Asui: Bakugou's fine for the most part. Well physically at least. Mental's another story, ribbit.

Kirishima: Seriously, that guy's a major headcase bro, but you totally showed him today!

Izuku: Oh you're here too. Uh... Asui, right?

Asui: You can just call me Tsu.

Just then Recovery girl walks into the room to discharge Izuku. 

Recovery Girl: Alright Midoriya, you should be all fixed up now! Sheesh. The second day of school and he's already a regular patient.

As Izuku is let go, he packs his things and begins the walk home, thinking about his latest battle. He recounts the strategies he had used; what went right and wrong. Big Chill held off Bakugou for the most part until he used the flashbang attack to stun him. He then thinks back to Aizawa's words.

"You can't always rely on your powers. If someone were to somehow disable your powers, what would you do then?"

Izuku: I didn't use One For All at all in that fight. I can't rely on the Omnitrix alone for every battle. One thing is for sure, though... Bakugou knows now that he's not messing with the same Deku from before.

Izuku smirks at his accomplishment as Ochako calls out to him.

Ochako: Heeeeey!

Izuku smiles as she joins him at his side. 

Ochako: Didn't think you were gonna leave without me, did ya?

Deku smiles as they make their way home. Bakugou is also heading out when he sees the two of them. Instinctively, he thinks of interrogating Deku again about his quirk, but once again he holds back.

"You can call me Deku, but I'm not the same helpless, defenseless kid anymore! From now on, Deku is the name of a hero!"

Bakugou pauses for a moment, catching himself shaking. Without saying a word, he puts his hands in his pockets and walks the other way. He then grabs his phone and shoots an old friend a text. The scene cuts to later at night; Bakugou can be seen in an alleyway, alongside Argit.

Argit: So what's goin' on? Ya made it sound urgent. Like "getting paid" urgent. 

Bakugou: Sorry to disappoint, Porcupine, but I've got something else to show ya.

Argit at first seems annoyed until Bakugou makes a fist, concentrating his power. His arm begins sparking with orange lightning before making another fireball in his hand. Argit staggers back in horror. 

Argit: Woah... 

Bakugou smirks at his newfound power and starts cackling, with a hint of insanity. Even Argit was put off by this. 

Argit: Uhh... you alright, good buddy?

Bakugou: Hahaha... more than alright. Way more. 

He clenches his fist as the fire grows more intense, he then blasts a nearby trash can, setting it ablaze. Argit shudders as Bakugou grins at his new ability. 

"You won today Deku... but don't let it get to your head. Cause next time we fight, I'm puttin' you back in your place!"

Chapter Text

The scene opens on the Chimerian Hammer once again, as it's still orbiting the Earth. Within the ship, on a levitating platform, spotlights shine on the three bounty hunters. The first is thin with purple and black armor, the second resembles a robotic half-human/half-crustacean creature, and the third wears bulky gray armor, with a pillbug-like shell covering its face. The three bounty hunters are here in response to a job offering from Vilgax; before the warlord officially hires them, he wants to see exactly what they're capable off. He watches from within his healing pod, his voice booming through the ship's speakers. 

Vilgax: Begin the audition.

The first bounty hunter immediately fires up a jet pack and lands in a circle of basic drones. He pulls a small blaster from a compartment on his joint and shoots a few down. A few fire back; he rolls out of the way and fires small rockets from his wrist in retaliation. He pulls a grenade out of another compartment for another cluster of drones. 

The second bounty hunter jumps down to join, pounding one on his way down, grabbing another with a massive claw, and using it as a projectile against another. Two more of the drones rush the bounty hunter. He catches one with his claw and pulls out a sword to split the other in two. A platform opens up on the ceiling and a gigantic attack droid falls to the floor, ready to fire at the two. 

Taking turns, the third individual unveils a hoverboard and rides it right into the droid's laser blast. When the smoke clears, he is completely unharmed. Without a moment to lose, he flies into the droid's chest and punches right through it. He folds his hoverboard back up. 

The three hunters regroup in the center of the room, looking up at the screen as they await Vilgax's response.  

Vilgax: Impressive. You are all hired. Your objective is to retrieve the Omnitrix. The one who succeeds collects the reward. Do not disappoint me.

The Bounty Hunters acknowledge their new employer as they hop into three separate pods, which are shot down to the planet below. Vilgax watches them fly down to Earth, eagerly awaiting them to return with his prize. His eyes glow a bright red. 

Vilgax: I am coming for you. 

Suddenly, the scene shifts back to Izuku, who jumps up from his bed, waking up in a cold sweat. He rubs his head, looking down at the Omnitrix before letting out a sigh.

Izuku: Another nightmare... 

He quickly shakes it off before getting dressed and ready for school. The scene cuts to 1A's classroom as Izuku sitting at his desk. He's taking some notes, minding his own business when a few of the other students gather around him and compliment him on his battle the other day.

Kirishima: Hey, Midoriay! Good to see ya back, bro!

Izuku: Oh hey! Kirishima!

Kaminari: Ha! Man, I don't know what you were saying during that match. But you were all fired up, huh? I can't believe you held your own against Bakugou!

Mina: He's super strong! You did a great job dodging!

Kirishima: You guys really turned up in the first match, so none of us held back in our rounds, either!

Aoyama: You were far from elegant, but I suppose‐!

Mina: And the dodging was like, whoa!

Kaminari: Hey, I'm Denki Kaminari. We've been goin' over training results while you were in recovery.

Sero: Hi! I'm Hanta Sero.

Jiro: Name's Kyoka Jiro.

Aoyama: More importantly, I'm Yuga Ao‐!

Mina: I'm Mina Ashido! And I just gotta say, your dodging was awesome!

Asui: And you already know me, ribbit.

Mineta: And my name's Mineta!

Izuku is a bit shocked that so many of his classmates seem to like having him around. He just smiles back at them. 

Izuku: Nice to meet you guys!

Kirishima: Hey... So uh... a few of us were just wondering...

Izuku: Hmm?

Mina: CAN YOU SHOW US SOME OF YOUR TRANSFORMATIONS?! PLEASE!

Izuku: M-My transformations?!

Sero: Yeah man, they're so cool! It'd be awesome if you could show 'em to us. If that's okay with you that is.

Izuku's eyes widen upon hearing their request. Immediately, he grins at his classmates, overjoyed. For the first time ever, people are genuinely interested in and being kind toward him.

Izuku: Okay yeah! Check these out.

He quickly pulls up a notebook with the #10 in the top right corner and the Omnitrix logo drawn on the cover. He flips it open, revealing sketches of all of the aliens he's used so far, as well as notes listing their abilities and other factors. His classmates are all in awe of just how detailed and organized his notes are. 

Kirishima, Kaminari, Mina, Jiro, Sero, Mineta: Woah!

Izuku: This is everything I have on them!

Kaminari: Duuuuuude, that's sick.

He starts flipping through pages when he lands on Izuku's pyronite transformation. 

Kaminari: This guy looks cool, what's his deal?

Izuku: I call him "Heatblast". Pretty self-explanatory, he can control fire, shoot flames, able to withstand immensely high temperatures.

Mina: Heatblast... WAIT THAT WAS YOU?! On the news! You saved those people from the burning building! So awesome!

Kirishima is flipping through his notes and his eyes light up! 

Kirishima: Who are these cool dudes?

Izuku: Two of my more durable forms; "Cannonbolt" and "Diamondhead"! Both of them have armored skin with a ton of versatility. Cannonbolt's more for high-speed action and protection, Diamondhead's more of an offensive hand-to-hand fighter. 

Kirishima: Oh yeah Diamondhead! That's the one you used to take on that big robot in the city! He's definitely my favorite! 

Mina: Hey what can you tell us about the one you used on Bakugou?

Deku smiles as he flips to Big Chill's page. 

Izuku: I call this guy "Big Chill". He's basically a ghost with cryokinesis. 

Sero: Cryo-what?

Izuku: He's got ice powers. He can blow ice beams and freeze anything he phases through. I think he can also camouflage, but the fine-tuning on that's been a bit tricky. 

Ochako: I came up with that one!

Deku smiles as he starts scrolling through his transformation icons. 

Izuku: I've got ten different forms I can switch between. There's also Jetray, Goop, XLR8, Grey Matter...

Mineta: Man, all of your forms are so cool. I wish I had a power like that.

Jiro: We've sure got one heck of a powerhouse in our class!

Kirishima: We're gonna have a ton of fun training together!

Izuku keeps listening to their praise and kind words and it becomes a bit overwhelming. He puts his head down, trying to fight back his tears.

"Everyone is so nice here."

Izuku:  You guys...

Jiro: Woah, you okay dude?

Izuku: *trying to hold it in* Y-Yeah... just... got something in my eye, that's all. 

Ochako can see this and smiles, happy to see him making friends so quickly. At that moment, Mr. Aizawa walks into the room and everyone quickly gets in their seats.

Aizawa: Decent work on yesterday's combat training, you guys. I saw the video feeds and went over each of your team's results. Bakugou... You're talented. So don't sulk like a child about your loss, okay?

Some of the others snicker as Bakugou just scoffs and looks away. 

Bakugou: Yeah, whatever.

Aizawa: And Midoriya. I see the only way you won the match was by using your transformations. Remember what I told you before about relying solely on your forms? Your quirk will be really useful if you can get a handle on it in human form as well.

Izuku: Yessir!

Aizawa: Alright. Let's get down to business. Our first task will decide your future.

Everyone immediately panics at that statement. 

"Is it another Quirk test?"

Aizawa: You all need to pick a class representative.

"Oh, good. Just normal school stuff!"

Aizawa: You're free to decide amongst yourselves, just don't take a lifetime.

Aizawa gets back in his sleeping bag to take a nap, while everyone starts debating on who should be the class rep. Suddenly Iida shuts it down, talking over everyone while chopping the air..

Iida: Silence, everyone, please! The class representative's duty is to lead others. That's not something just anyone can do. You must first have the trust of every student in the classroom. Therefore, the most logical way to fill this position is democratically. We will hold an election to choose our leader!

Jiro: It's pretty obvious you want us to vote for you.

Kirishima: Is that really the best idea? We've only known each other a few days, how do we know who we can trust?

Mineta: Besides, everyone'll just vote for themselves.

Iida: Most people will. However, that means whoever does receive multiple votes must truly be the most suitable person for the job. It's the best way, right, sir?

Aizawa: *half paying attention* Do what you want, just decide before my nap's over.

Iida: Thank you for your trust!

Izuku: Trust is... the optimal word...

Ochako: Deku, you should totally be our rep!

Izuku: Who, me? N-No way. I'm no good at all that leadership and paperwork stuff.

Kaminari: I dunno man, those notes on your powers were pretty well organized.

Sero: Yeah and besides, everyone already likes you, and you've got a badass quirk to boot!

Izuku blushes at the praise once again. 

Izuku: Well... I mean uh... 

Izuku quickly turns away and writes down his vote and everyone else does the same. After the votes are cast, Iida takes charge and goes through all of them. Izuku looks at the tally marks on the board and his jaw drops. 

Izuku: H-HOW DID I GET 10 VOTES?!

Bakugou: OKAY YOU IDIOTS! WHO VOTED FOR HIM?!

Kaminari: What, did you honestly think anyone was gonna vote for you?

Bakugou: What did you just say?!

Ochako smirks seeing Bakugou so angry and her best friend's talent being recognized. 

"Blasty can bite me, buuuuut I'll just keep my vote to myself."

Iida: Zero votes... I feared this might happen, but I can't argue with the system I chose!

Ochako: So you voted for someone else, huh?

Mina: But you knew it was best to vote for yourself, right?

Sero: Yeah man, what were you tryin' to prove here, Iida?

Iida tries to keep a straight face and be respectful as Aizawa stands back up.

Aizawa: All right, the class rep is Midoriya, and our deputy is Yaoyorozu.

Izuku: Really? Uh. It's not a mistake? *sighs* How'd this happen?

From there, the bell rings, and the scene then shifts to Izuku, Uraraka, and Iida grabbing lunch in the cafeteria. Izuku's leaning his head down on the desk, groaning. 

Izuku: Ugh. What am I gonna do? I don't think I'm qualified for this...

Iida: Sure you are. You'll be great.

Izuku: You really think so?

Iida: Your courage and quick thinking under stress will help make you a worthy leader. Not to mention the strength you've demonstrated. Those are the reasons I voted for you, at least.

Izuku: Wait, you were one of the ten people?

Ochako: But didn't you wanna be rep really badly, I mean you do look the part. 'Cause of the glasses!

Izuku: See? She gets it!

Iida just chuckles at the two of them. 

Iida: That's... not exactly how we should be choosing our rep. Wanting a job and being suited to it are two different things. Watching the Iida family's hero agency has taught me that much.

Izuku and Ochako: "Agency"?

Iida quickly bites his tongue and turns away.

Izuku: Hold on, what does your family do?

Iida: Uh... Oh, it's... nothing special.

Ochako glares at Iida, with a knowing smile. 

Ochako: Y'know, I've been wondering something about you...

Iida: W-What could you possibly want to know, U-Uraraka?

Ochako: Hehe! Admit it, Iida. You're filthy rich!

Iida: I... *sigh* I was afraid people would treat me differently if they knew about my family. You see, the Iidas have been pro-heroes for generations. It runs in our blood.

Izuku: What? for real?! Dude, that's awesome!

Iida: Are the two of you familiar with the Turbo Hero, Ingenium?

Izuku: I know all about him! He's a super‐popular pro with 65 sidekicks working alongside him at his Tokyo agency! Wait... don't tell me...

Iida: He's my elder brother!

Ochako: So cool! Your family's famous!

Izuku: I can't believe it!

Iida: Ingenium is an unmatched commander who honors the hero code. As the second oldest Iida son, I strive to be just like him... However, I think it might be a bit soon for me to be in a real leadership role. *turns to Izuku* You, for example. You figured out what the judges were looking for in the practical exam. A rep needs that sort of insight.

Izuku: Aw c'mon, don't be so hard on yourself, man. I-

Just at that moment, an alarm suddenly starts blaring all across the school, signaling for the students to evade the premises. Deku and Ochako both cover their ears, as Iida stands up, looking around to see what's going on. 

Ochako: Ah! What is that?!

"Warning! Level Three security breach! All students please evacuate the building in an orderly fashion!"

As the alarm goes off, the three of them see students all racing through the halls, trying to evacuate the school. Ochako tries to stop one of the second-year students to figure out what's going on.

Ochako: Hey! What's a "Level Three security breach?"

Student 1: It means that someone's managed to get past the school's barriers!

Student 2: This hasn't happened in my three years here! We need to get going!

The three of them look at each other and nod before quickly getting up and making their way out of the building. However, as they move out of the cafeteria, they see that the entire school is swarming with students crammed together all caught in the confusion. Everyone is in a panic, pushing and shoving their way through. Deku, Ochako, and Iida all try to stick together, but the other students continue to push through them all in a panic. 

Tenya: Hey! Everyone stop shoving! We need to evacuate in an orderly fashion!

Ochako: Hey! Quit shoving! What do we do?

Izuku looks around for any signs of what might have set off the alarm before getting an idea. 

Izuku: You guys get outta here, I've got this covered.

He quickly activates the Omnitrix and transforms in a green flash of light. His hands begin to morph as his skin turns gray and his eyes bulge out before he begins shrinking down to about six inches tall. Grey Matter then appears on the ground below everyone. 

However, before Grey Matter can begin analyzing anything, he looks behind him to see his classmates all rushing forward in a panic.

Grey Matter: WOAH!!!

The Galvan quickly leaps out of the way, avoiding getting stomped on by his friends. He continues hopping between their legs as they rush through the halls. 

Grey Matter: This isn't working! Gotta get to higher ground!

Grey Matter continues to make his way through the crowd, trying to avoid being crushed. He then leaps and clings onto Mineta's leg. He looks up and makes a plan for how to get up higher, as he leaps from student to student. He hops from Mineta to Kirishima's back, to Yaoyorozu's shoulder. She immediately feels the small alien standing on her and shudders and she turns to look at him. 

Yaoyorozu: Ah!! What the-?!

Grey Matter: Sorry Yaoyoyorozu! Just getting a lift!

From there, Grey Matter quickly leaps onto a nearby wall and sticks to it. He looks down at the chaos below, seeing all of his classmates trying to evacuate the campus. He then looks up and sees a vent near the ceiling, and starts climbing toward it. He unscrews some of the bolts holding the grate in place before crawling into it.

Grey Matter: Now, let's see just who's breaching the security.

The Galvan begins crawling through the air ducts, looking for any suspicious activity. He knows he needs to move fast before he changes back. Grey Matter keeps moving until he reaches another vent and hears a voice seemingly talking to someone on the other end of a phone. He looks through the vent, trying to find where the voice came from, when he sees a figure wearing a hood and dressed all in black. 

Grey Matter: That's not a teacher.

He opens the ventilation grate, trying to get a better look at the intruder while being as quiet as possible. He slowly climbs out of the vent, clinging to the ceiling while trying to stay out of sight. The mysterious intruder is 

Grey Matter: Who's he talking to?

???: Yeah. Got it right here... We stick to the original schedule... Oh, don't you worry. He'll be there. And if he is a no-show, we'll just kill a few of those brats to lure him out.

"Kill a few brats? Lure him out? Who? Are these guys after the Omnitrix, or is this something else?"

The mysterious intruder then quickly unplugs a thumb drive before ducking out of the room. Grey Matter sees this and crawls back into the air duct, following after him through the vents. The man keeps his hood on and makes his way through the halls, avoiding all of the chaos on the other side, as the Galvan follows close behind while spying on him through the vents until he reaches a fan.

Grey Matter: Dead end.

He looks below him and sees another ventilation grate, dropping down to the ground, and catching a glimpse of the man as he walks toward an emergency exit. However, instead of walking through the door, the intruder instead opens up a purple, smoke-like portal and walks through it.

"What the heck?!"

Grey Matter drops to the ground and detransforms, as Izuku runs after him. However, the portal closes before he can make it, and Izuku ends up bursting through the doors. He finds himself outside of the school building, looking at a sea of his fellow students, teachers, and several reporters and newscasters. Izuku keeps looking around trying to find the intruder but after going through that portal he's now long gone. 

Izuku: Lost him... Who was that guy?

His thoughts are interrupted when he hears his best friend call out to him. 

Ochako: Deku! There you are?

Izuku: Huh? 'Chako? What's going on?

Ochako: Turns out it was a false alarm. The press managed to get through the front doors and triggered the alarms.

Izuku: Oh... Is that all?

Ochako: Yeah, but Iida managed to control the crowd and get everyone to stop panicking. 

Izuku: Seriously?

Ochako: Yeah, take a look!

He looks behind him to see Iida having taken complete control of the situation, guiding the students in an orderly fashion, and informing them of the false alarm. Everyone seems way more calm now. 

Izuku: Wow. Iida really turned the situation all on his own, huh?

Ochako: Yeah, he got the idea to make me use my quick to get him to higher ground so he could tell everyone to calm down. Pretty slick thinking. 

Deku smiles at Iida, seeing how enthusiastic he seems about getting everything to run smoothly. He then looks back to the news vans and reporters on the scene hounding the teachers, but no sight of the mysterious intruder from before. Ochako can see how tense he is. 

Ochako: Hey, you alright?

Izuku: Y-Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking about something... 

Deep down, Izuku couldn't shake the feeling that something bad was going to happen. The scene then cuts back to Izuku and the other students back in their homeroom. He was still a bit off put by the strange intruder he'd seen. 

Aizawa: Alright. Today's training will be a little different. You'll have three instructors. Me, All Might, and another faculty member will be keeping tabs on you.

Izuku: Three pros? Is that because of the break-in?

Iida: Sir! What kinda training is this?

Aizawa: Rescue Training. You'll be dealing with natural disasters, shipwrecks, stuff like that.

Kirishima: Disasters, huh? Sounds like we're in for a big workout!

Mina: Totally!

Kirishima: Real hero stuff. This is what separates the men from the boys. I'm shakin' with excitement!

Asui: Finally, I'll get to show off how good I am in water! Ribbit!

Mina: And hey, that means we get to see your forms in action again, Midoriya!

Aizawa: Guys, I'm not finished yet. What you wear in this exercise is up to you. I know you're excited about costumes... but keep in mind that you haven't gotten used to them yet, and they might limit your abilities. This special training is at an off‐campus facility, so we'll be taking a bus to get there. That's all. Start getting ready.

Everyone nods in acknowledgment and heads to their lockers to grab their hero gear and costumes. Deku throws on his hoodie while he talks to Ochako as she grabs her suit. 

Ochako: You saw some guy hacking one of the computers?

Izuku: Yeah, he was wearing all black and a hood so I couldn't see his face. I don't think he was with the press. 

Ochako: Well, that seems like a red flag. Maybe we should tell Mr. Aizawa about it. He's a pro afterall. 

Deku nods as the two of them grab their bags and walk out to the parking lot where Iida is blowing a whistle, trying to round everyone up into the bush in an orderly fashion. 

Iida: Gather around, Class 1‐A! Using your student numbers, form two neat lines so we can load the bus efficiently! 

Izuku: Iida's kicking it into high gear as our class rep, huh?

Ochako: Looks like it. 

The two of them hop onto the bus as the scene immediately becomes chaotic. Everyone is talking over each other, sitting and/or standing however they want without any regard for Iida's seating chart. 

Iida: Dang it. The bus's open layout ruined my boarding strategy.

Izuku: I think you gotta chill a bit, Iida.

Asui: If we're pointing out the obvious, then there's something I wanna say... about you, actually.

Izuku: Huh? About me? What is it, Asui?

Asui: I told you to call me "Tsu."

Izuku: Oh. Yeah, right. Sorry.

Asui: Anyways, that power of yours. Isn't it a lot like All Might's? At least when you're not transformed.

Izuku: O-Oh! Really? You think so, huh? I never really thought about that. I guess it's kinda similar...

Kirishima: So Midoriya, tell us more about that fancy wristwatch of yours!

He starts panicking internally, trying to quickly come up with a lie about the Omnitrix. 

Izuku: W-Well, it's a support item that allows me to use my quirk. Without it I... wouldn't be able to control what I turn into hehe...

Jiro: So how just many monsters can you turn into anyway?

Izuku: As far as I know I've been able to turn into ten of them so far.

Jiro: Sheesh! Ten different superpowers? That's kinda broken, dude.

Bakugou: *seething* Yeah, tell me about it.

Kirishima: Man, I bet it's cool to have a crazy transformation quirk like that. You can do lots of flashy stuff with it. My Hardening's super strong and can destroy bad guys in a fight, but it doesn't look all that impressive.

Izuku: Oh, no way! I think it's really awesome looking. You're definitely pro-material with a quirk like that.

Kirishima: You really think so? Seems like it'd be easier to be a popular hero if I had somethin' flashier.

Izuku: C'mon dude, don't doubt yourself! I bet you could even give some of my aliens a run for their money!

Everyone freezes upon hearing that word and Deku panics again. 

"Crap!"

Kirishima: Your "aliens?"

Izuku: O-OH! Uh, I-I just call them aliens 'cause they look like stuff you'd see in sci-fi. T-They're not really aliens hehehe...

Mina: Oh that's cool! Oh! Can you turn into something like a Xenomorph?! Or the Predator?

Izuku: *laughing nervously* Hehehe I-I don't know. M-Maybe!

Kirishima: Well, if any of our other classmates have pro quirks, it's gotta Uraraka, Todoroki, and Bakugou.

Ochako smirks at the praise, flexing her arm.

Ochako: I'm just built differently is all.

Asui: Sure, but Bakugo's always angry, so he'll never be that popular.

Bakugou: Uh‐! What'd you say?! I'll kick your ass!!!

Asui: Ya see?

Kaminari: Y'know, we basically just met you. So it's kinda telling that we all know your personality is flaming crap mixed with garbage.

Bakugou: You're gonna regret the day you applied to this school, you loser...!

Jiro: Yeah, yeah, keep runnin' your mouth, Blasty. 

Bakugou is getting more and more annoyed at their taunting and laughter at his expense. Izuku is shocked to see how the tables have turned. 

Izuku: Never did I think I'd see the day when Kacchan gets bullied.

Ochako: I should record this for posterity.

Yaoyorozu: This is such a disgusting conversation.

Izuku: Eh, you become numb to him after a while.

Bakugou: You talkin' shit bout me Deku?

Izuku: Oh what? You wanna go for round two already?

Bakugou: Any time! Anywhere!

Just as the two of them look like their about to get into it again, Aizawa stands between them and separates them. 

Aizawa: Hey, we're here. Stop messing around.

Everyone: Yes, sir.

Bakugou: Whatever.

They all get off the bus and enter the huge facility to meet their third teacher; Pro Hero, Thirteen. Ochako's eyes light up at this revelation

Thirteen: Hello, everyone, I've been waiting for you!

Izuku: It's the Space Hero, Thirteen! She's rescued a ton of people from disasters across the world!

Ochako: OH MY GOSH! Thirteen is one of my favorite heroes!!! I gotta get her autograph... 

Thirteen: Come on in! I can't wait to show you what's inside!

Everyone: This is gonna be awesome!

Thirteen leads the class in, showing them all how massive the place is on the inside, with several different training areas, replicating real-world disasters. Everyone looks around at the place in awe. Just at that moment, however, the Omnitrix begins sparking a bit and flashing. Izuku looks down at his wrist to see what's the matter and tries to shut it off.

Ochako: Hey, everything alright?

Izuku: The watch is just acting a little weird, it's probably nothing.

Kirishima: Holy crap! It looks like some kind of amusement park! Cool!

Thirteen: I created this training facility to prepare you to deal with different types of disasters. I call it the Unforeseen Simulation Joint. But, you can call it, USJ!

Everyone: So cool!

As Thirteen is explaining the USJ to the students, Izuku continues fiddling with the Omnitrix, trying to get it to stop flashing. As he's doing this, Aizawa leans over to Thirteen. 

Aizawa: Hey, shouldn't All Might be here already?

Thirteen: He'll join later, he wore himself out before doing hero work.

Aizawa: *sigh* Figures.

Thirteen: *whispering* So, that's the kid? The one who found the Omnitrix?

Aizawa: Yeah, I'm keeping my eye on him. Any word on you know who?

Thirteen: Not yet, thankfully.

Just then, the Omnitrix begins flashing and beeping, drawing some of the class's attention.

Kirishima: You good bro?

Yaoyorozu: That doesn't sound good. 

Izuku keeps slapping the watch, trying to get it to stop. 

Izuku: What is wrong with you?

Aizawa: Everything alright, Midoriya?

Izuku: I uh-!

Before he can get a word out, the lights begin to flicker on and off as a large purple portal appears before them. Izuku's eyes widen; its the same type of portal the guy from before walked through. Suddenly, a whole squad of villains begins to pour out of it. 

Kirishima: Woah. What's that?!

Jiro: Did... did training start already? I thought this was a rescue simulation.

Mina: What's going on?

Aizawa: Everybody, stay back! This is real. Those are real villains.

All of the students shudder a bit at this revelation, when suddenly a man with blue hair and hands all over his body appears before them, alongside a large hulking creature with a bird-like beak and it's brain exposed.

Ochako: Okay, what the hell is that thing?!

The man with the hands all over his body stands in front of the villain squad, seeming to act as their leader. It's impossible to determine his expression as he wears a hand over his face like some sort of mask, only a single red eye is visible. 

Shigaraki: Hello children. So glad you could all make it here. What's say we play a little game?

Suddenly, the portal then reshapes into a humanoid form with two glowing yellow eyes. 

Kurogiri: Curious. The only real pros I see here are Eraserhead and Thirteen. According to the schedule we got from UA, All Might should've been here by now.

Aizawa: So you scumbags used the press as a front to sneak on campus. You'll regret that.

Shigaraki: Tell me... Where is All Might? We went through the trouble of bringing along so many friends who were eager to meet him.

Kurogiri: Stick to the plan. We kill a few kids and the big man will show.

Izuku grits his teeth upon hearing this, getting into a defensive stance. 

"So that's what they were playing at."

Aizawa and Thirteen got ready to attack

Kaminari: Wait, if the villains are here, shouldn't the alarms have gone off already?

Yaoyorozu: Yeah Thirteen, why haven't they gone off?

Thirteen: Not sure.

Kirishima: Is the entire campus under attack or just us?

Todoroki: Either way, the alarms haven't been triggered. One of them must have some quirk that's masking their presence here. They carefully chose this facility and this entry point at the exact time when our class got here. They're morons for trespassing here but they thought this plan through nonetheless. They've gotta have a solid objective in mind.

Thirteen: If they're blocking our sensors, our coms might be jammed too. Kaminari, try to connect to the school with your quirk.

Aizawa: The rest of you stay back. Thirteen, cover them.

Deku: Mr. Aizawa, what are you going to do?

Aizawa: Our main concern is your lives right now.

Izuku: But you can't fight them all on your own, your fighting style isn't meant for this!

Aizawa: You'll never be a pro if you're just a one-trick pony. You of all people should know that, problem child.

Aizawa begins fighting off the horde of villains, using both his quirk to nullify their powers and his capture tape to restrain his foes. His goggles make it impossible to tell just who he's looking at, giving him an edge over the villains as he takes them down one by one.

Some of the students are frightened by the scene before them, while others are itching to help out their teacher. Izuku especially feels guilty; if he'd gotten a chance to warn Aizawa before, maybe he could have prevented this. 

Izuku: We have to help him!

He starts moving forward, reaching for the Omnitrix, when Thirteen grabs his hood and pulls him back. 

Thirteen: It's too dangerous we're leaving!

Thirteen begins to lead them toward the exit, but before they can escape, the purple gas-like being from before blocks their path.

Kurogiri: There is no escape for you! We are the League of Villains. I know it's impolite but we've decided to invite ourselves in and say hello. After all, what a more fitting place for the symbol of peace to draw his last breath?

Then, to make matters worse, three more villains appear before them, crashing through the skylight; the same bounty hunters from Vilgax's ship. All three of them land hover the air, glaring down at Deku, detecting the Omnitrix on his wrist. 

SixSix: *Sotoraggian language*

Kraab: Whoa! Big talk from a gearhead.

Hoverboard: The Omnitrix, hand it over!

Jiro: Great, more of these guys!

Kaminari: Like we didn't have enough problems. 

As they take aim, Izuku steps up, activating the Omnitrix. 

Izuku: You want it? Come and get it!

Izuku slams down on the watch, transforming in a flash of green light. He body morphs and becomes fatter, as he grows several armored plates on his arms, legs, shoulders, and back. He then begins spinning rapidly before the transformation is complete. 

"CANNONBOLT!!!"

Without giving the villains a chance to think, the Arburian Pelerota revs up into a ball and blasts away at high speed. Cannonbolt rams into the bounty hunters, knocking them around left and right. Sixsix tries shooting at the alien with everything in his arsenal, but Cannonbolt's armored shell deflects every one of his attacks. The Arburian Pelorota runs Sixsix, down, burying him in the dirt. 

Cannonbolt: Oh yeah! Shell power!

Just then, he's hit with an energy blast from Kraab's claw, making him stagger back. Kraab fires more blasts, that Cannonbolt deflects with his armor, before revving and rolling after him. However, Kraab quickly tunnels underground with his legs like a drill to evade the attack. Cannonbolt hits the brakes and unrolls. 

Cannonbolt: Where'd he go?

Ochako: Deku look out!

At that moment, Hoverboard then flies in, shooting at Cannonbolt with his blaster. He reacts quickly enough to deflect the gunfire, as Ochako steps in shooting rapid-fire energy bolts at Hoverboard. The bounty hunter dodges with each, before firing back, as Ochako shields both herself and Deku with an energy field. 

While the two of them are fighting off the Bounty Hunters, Bakugou looks over at Kurogiri and rushes toward the villain. Cannonbolt sees this out of the corner of his eye. 

Cannobolt: Kacchan, wait-!

Thirteen: No! Get back here!

Bakugou: DIE YOU ASSHOLE!!!

Bakugou's attack never connects, however, as the villain disappears in a puff of smoke, before appearing behind him. Bakugou keeps attacking but his attacks go right into the smoke. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he sees something solid within.

"So you're not just all smoke n' mirrors, are ya?"

Bakugou: There you are!

The bomber boy blinds the villain with an explosion before tackling his physical body to the ground.

Bakugou: Gotcha now!

Kurogiri: Do you?

The villain then quickly expands his gas he surrounds both Bakugou and the other students in the area, as well as the bounty hunters. 

Ochako: We're trapped!

Iida: He boxed us in!

Ochako: Nice goin' Blasty!

Kurogiri: Now, I'd like for you all to meet some friends of mine... and then YOUR DEATHS!

Kirishima: Crap, what is this?!

Mina: H-Hey! What's going on?

Jiro: I'm getting sucked in!

All of the students try to make a run for it, but they're all inevitably sucked into Kurogiri's portals. Cannonbolt is still fending off the bounty hunters when he sees all of the purple smoke around him.

Ochako: Ah! Deku!!!

He looks behind him to see Ochako getting dragged in, trying to hang on with an energy tether. 

Cannonbolt: Hang tight! I'm coming!!!

Cannonbolt rolls toward her, but another purple cloud appears before him, sucking the alien in.

Cannonbolt: Hey! What're you-?! Ngh! Ah!

Cannonbolt tries to roll backwards and escape, but he's not fast enough as the force of the portal drags him in. The Arburian Pelerota then sinks his claws into the ground, but the vacuum of Kurogiri's void is too strong.

Kurogiri: Hehehehe...

Cannobolt: C'mon... c'mooooon!!!

He tries with all his might, but finally, Cannobolt in flung into the void as well, as he's warped to an unknown location, just like his comrades. 

Cannonbolt: NOOOOOOO!!!

TO BE CONTINUED... 

Chapter Text

Continuing off the last episode, Cannonbolt gets sucked into the portal and begins falling from the sky. The bulky alien tucks into his shell to defend himself, before landing in a pool, causing a humungous splash. At that moment, Izuku reverts back to human form to save energy and pops back up to the surface gasping for air. He inspects his surroundings, looking behind him to see a large sinking boat. 

Izuku: Water? I'm in the shipwreck zone!

Just then, he feels something move past him in the water. He goes on high alert as he feels it again, and again. He looks ahead of him, seeing a gray fin in the water, as an aquatic villain resembling a shark comes charging at him with murderous intent. 

Izuku: AHH!!!

Asui: Midoriya! Hang on!

Asui leaps out of the water, high into the air, and uses her tongue to grab Izuku and Mineta, swinging and slamming them both onto the boat, out of harm's way. The two boys roll onto the boat, lying on their backs, panting. 

Izuku: Ugh, you saved my life. Thanks, Asui.

Asui: I told you to call me "Tsu".

Izuku: Right, sorry.

Mineta: Ugh. What happened? Where are we now?

The three of them look out toward the pool, finding themselves at the Shipwreck Disaster Zone of the USJ.

Izuku: We're at the shipwreck zone. It seems like that gas guy has a teleporting quirk and tried to thin us out. And that villain with the hands all over him... He said they were here to kill All Might. He's probably the one who caused the breach at school and found the files. He's gotta be the mastermind behind all of this.

Mineta: Ok hold on! It's not like these guys could actually kill All Might, right? Once he shows up, he'll pound 'em til there's nothing left!

Ausi: But think about it though, if these villains spent so much time and effort planning this attack they probably figured out a way to kill him.

Mineta shudders at the possibility. Izuku then looks out of the boat and sees they're surrounded by a horde of aquatic villains, just waiting to strike.

Izuku: Either way, we can't just stay here. We've gotta get back to the pros and our classmates.

Ausi: What can we do?

Izuku: Well there's something I noticed, Asu- I mean Tsu. For villains with such intricate planning, they sent you here of all places. Water is your element, it's perfect for you. So why warp you here? Then it hit me; they must not know what our quirks are. They don't know our strengths or weaknesses. Look, they haven't attacked us yet because they don't know what we can do. They're waiting for us to make the first move.

Asui: So we've still got the element of surprise. In that case, let's talk quirks.

Izuku and Mineta: Right.

Asui: Ok, I'll go first. My quirk's called Frog. Basically, it can let me do anything a frog can. Jump super high, cling to walls, good at swimming, that kinda thing. There's also my tongue which is super strong and can grab almost anything. Oh, and I can spit up my stomach to clean it...

Izuku and Mineta both cringe at this information.

Asui: Ooooooh, maybe that was a bit, oversharing. My bad.

Mineta: Ok, me next. Mine's called Pop Off. I've got these sticky balls on my head. I can pull 'em off and throw them and they'll grow back. If I pull too many at once though, I'll start bleeding.

Izuku: Ok, guess it's my turn. My quirk is called Omnitr-... er... Omniform. My DNA is unstable so I'm able to change and mutate my body into a number of different forms. You guys have already seen that in action. The watch helps me stabilize my DNA by giving me about a 15-minute time limit in each form. 

Asui: Right, so with that out of the way, what's our next step? 

Mineta: Midoriya, you're the strongest one here. You got any ideas on how we get outta here?

Suddenly, some of the villains start ramming the boat, causing it to shake and sink faster. Mineta panics and starts throwing his balls at them.

Mineta: AHHH!!! LEAVE US ALONE!!!

Upon seeing the "attack" the villains begin to back away from the boat as Mineta's balls start to flood the pool.

Shark Villain: Ew! What are those?

Aquatic Villain: Don't let 'em touch you!

Music Insert: https://youtu.be/yJj4SMNFzyk?list=PLO4jlmGoc6uCZB4OgsZTjkmrzh7GmxqLx

Izuku: They're scared of them... I can take these guys. I'll create a distraction so you two can get across. Tsu, you're good in the water. Can you take Mineta with you?

Asui: Sure, but what're you gonna do exactly?

Izuku smirks as he steps up to the railing of the boat and activates the Omnitrix. He puffs out his chest, doing his best Bakugou impression. 

Izuku: HEY YOU STUPID VILLIANS!!!

The villains in the water all look at the boy, confused by his outburst.

Fish Villain: The hell is that kid doing?

Izuku: You losers made a big mistake coming after me and my classmates! I'm gonna make you wish you were never born!

Shark Villain: The kid's bluffing! Let's get 'em!

Izuku smiles as he scrolls through his alien icons, landing on Jetray.

Izuku: Good luck touching me in the air! Goin' hero!!!

He slams down on the watch and transforms in a green flash of light. His body begins to morph and shrink. His skin turns white and grows two large headphone-like bulbs on his head, that connect to a port on his back. Instead of his aerofibian form, he has transformed into a Sonorosian.

"ECHO ECHO!!!"

Asui: That form doesn't look like it's meant for flying Midoriya.

Echo Echo looks down to see his short stature and face palms, before re-evaluating his plan. Originally he was just going to attack in the air with Jetray. 

Echo Echo: Oh man. Okay, new plan. Tsu, throw me overboard as hard as you can. And when I give the signal, both of you cover your ears.

The two of them nod as Asui grabs Echo Echo with her tongue. She spins around, gaining momentum before whipping and launching the Sonorosian off the boat and towards the villains.

Aquatic Villain: Huh? What the hell's that kid doing?

Shark Villain: He's coming right at us! Let's grab him!

Echo Echo: Now!!!

Asui and Mineta both cover their ears. Echo Echo takes a deep breath and crosses his arms before letting out a powerful, high-pitched sonic scream that causes the entire USJ to vibrate. The sonic wave stuns the villains and creates huge waves in the pool. The force of the attack causes Mineta's balls to all get stuck together with the villains in the water, effectively trapping them together and washing them away to the shore. The recoil from the sonic blast gives Echo Echo enough trajectory to land safely on land. Asui and Mineta then land beside him.

Asui: That was some pretty slick thinking Midoriya, ribbit!

Villain 1: You kids ain't out of the woodwork yet.

They look around and see that they're surrounded by another horde of villains that had been waiting for them in case the aquatic villains couldn't do the job. All of the villains tower over the three heroes, especially Echo Echo. 

Villain 2: Hehehe! You, kids, are in for it now!

Villain 3: Better give up!

Mineta: What are we gonna do? We're surrounded!

Echo Echo: No we're not!

At that moment, Echo Echo glows as he duplicates himself. The two Echo Echos then duplicate again and again until several identical copies now surround the villains, turning the tables on them. 

Villain 3: What the hell is this?

Villain 2: There was only one of him a second ago?

Villain 4: Who cares?! They're all puny, smash 'em!

The villains get ready to attack, but the Echo Echos stand unphased. They all take a deep breath and cross their arms. Mineta and Ausi see this and immediately duck and cover their ears.

Echo Echo: Wall... of... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUND!!!

The Echo Echos all unleash another devastating sonic scream, blasting the villains back. They all hold their heads in pain, covering their ears and struggling to fight back until finally being knocked unconscious. The Echo Echos then rejoin the original, as he stands over them, feeling proud of himself.

Echo Echo: Score one for the little guys.

Mineta: That... was awesomely brutal.

Asui: What should we do now?

Echo Echo: The others are also spread out. We'll have to split up if we wanna stop these villains. Can you guys handle yourselves?

Asui: We'll meet up with Aizawa and the others and help them out, ribbit.

Mineta: We will?

Asui: What're you gonna do now?

Echo Echo: Help anybody I can.

The two of them nod and run off to find Aizawa. Izuku slammed the Omnitrix on his chest, a flash of green light enveloping him as he reverted back to his human form. He glanced down at the device, noting the hourglass was now only about a third full.

Izuku: Better power down for now. Looks like I’ve only got one more transformation before the recharge.

A sudden cacophony of gunfire and explosions echoed in the distance, snapping him to attention.

Izuku: That’s coming from the disaster zone!

Music Insert:  Sixsix Theme

Without any hesitation, Izuku sprinted toward the source of the commotion. Across the battlefield, Yaoyorozu, Jiro, and Kaminari fought valiantly against a relentless wave of villains. Kaminari unleashed bolts and waves of electricity, keeping the attackers at bay, while Yaoyorozu rapidly created weapons for herself and Jiro. They were holding their ground for a while, but their luck took a turn when the bounty hunter SixSix arrived on the scene. Kaminari shoot a hug bolt of lighting his way, but the alien's armor was easily able to tank the attack. Kaminari stepped back, electricity crackling in his hands.

Kaminari: S-Stay back! I’m warning you!

SixSix responded with an unintelligible growl in his alien tongue before unleashing a barrage of gunfire and missiles. As the three of them braced themselves for the worst, a familiar voice roared out, cutting through the chaos.

"DIAMONDHEAD!!!"

A burst of green light heralded Izuku’s transformation into his Petrosapien form. Diamondhead immediately raised an arm, forming a shimmering shield that deflected the onslaught with ease.

Jiro: Midoriya!

Kaminari: YES! DIAMONDHEAD! LET'S GO!

SixSix’s scanner whirred, locking onto the Omnitrix as he intensified his assault. .SixSix wasted no time, opening fire with a barrage of missiles and lasers. Diamondhead raised his arms, forming another crystalline shield that deflected the attacks with ease. With a swift motion, he shot a cluster of razor-sharp crystals, forcing SixSix to jet backward As the smoke cleared, SixSix ignited his jetpack, charging straight at him. Diamondhead anticipated the move, delivering a powerful haymaker that sent SixSix spiraling into the rubble. Diamondhead’s arms morphed, forming jagged, crystalline spikes.

Diamondhead: Didn’t anyone ever tell you not to bring guns to a fistfight?

He launched another barrage of crystal shards, forcing SixSix to evade while returning fire. The bounty hunter then retaliated with a binding projectile that wrapped around Diamondhead’s arms and legs, immobilizing him. Taking advantage of the opening, SixSix delivered a brutal uppercut, sending the hero crashing into the ground.

Diamondhead: You’re really starting to bug me.

With a grunt, he shattered the bindings and blocked SixSix’s next charge with crossed forearms, reforming jagged limbs into twin blades. SixSix responded by activating his own arm-mounted blade, and the two clashed in a fierce duel, sparks flying with every strike as crystal met alien alloy. The battle reached a stalemate, the air heavy with tension. SixSix growled something at Diamondhead in his alien tongue.

Diamondhead: Right back at ya, pal!

Seizing the moment, Diamondhead knocked SixSix back and stomped the ground, summoning a surge of crystals that erupted beneath the bounty hunter, trapping him in a jagged prison.

SixSix: *Sotoraggian language*

Diamondhead dusts off his hands, before turning to his friends.

Diamondhead: No worries guys, Diamondhead's got it covered!

Before the group could catch their breath, a metallic grinding noise erupted nearby as Kraab burst from the ground, his massive claw gleaming ominously.

Kraab: Found you at last!

Jiro: Another one?!

Diamond: *motions for her to get back* You guys get outta here, I'll handle this guy.

The others hesitate, not wanting to leave their friend, but ultimately retreat. At that moment Kraab lunged forward with his claw, but Diamondhead intercepted the attack with a blade-arm, grinning.

Diamondhead: Wow, you’re even uglier up close.

Kraab: Hand over the Omnitrix, and I might let you live.

Diamondhead: Yeah, that’s not happening. The watch and I are kinda... inseparable.

Kraab: Not for long!

Kraab breaks away, firing several huge lasers from his claw, forcing Diamondhead to throw up another shield. In the midst of the exchange, Kraab burrowed underground, disappearing from sight.

Diamondhead: Yeah you better run, Crab Cakes!

Just as he thinks he's won, Kraab sneaks up below the ground and hits Diamondhead from behind, making him falter.

Diamondhead: Hey!

Before Diamondhead has a chance to counterattack, he hears a grinding noise as SixSix uses a buzzsaw to break free from his prison. Once freed, the alien comes flying in, guns blazing as he rains hellfire on Diamondhead, creating a smoke screen. The Petrosapien is able to withstand the gunfire, Kraab but uses the opportunity to sneak up behind him again and whacks him in the head with his claw arm, leaving a crack in Diamondhead's face and knocking him down. 

Diamondhead: Ugh, gonna feel that in the morning...

SixSix hovered above the fallen crystal alien, his weapons primed.

SixSix: *Sotoraggian language*

Kraab: Hmph. Weak prey. Not much of a challenge.

Before the hunters could press their advantage, a metal sphere clattered onto the ground, releasing a cloud of dense gas. Both aliens stumbled, coughing and disoriented. Amid the chaos, a hoverboard zipped through, snatching Diamondhead out of harm’s way.

Kraab: Oh that's just GREAT! You lost him!

SixSix: *Sotoraggian language*

Kraab: Hey! Don't you bring my mother into this!

The scene then cuts back to Diamondhead, as he's being carried away by Hoverboard to another area of the USJ. The armored alien then halts and throws Diamondhead into a nearby rock.

Diamondhead: Ow! Hey!

Hoverboard: Billions of beings on this planet, and the Omnitirx winds up on the wrist of a foolhardy youth.

Diamondhead: Well, like I told your buddies, this thing doesn't come off. I've tried.

Hoverboard: Of course, it doesn't. Its power utilizes alien DNA, which binds to the host's own genetic structure. It cannot simply be removed like taking off a hat.

Diamondhead tries to attack the bounty hunter while he's talking, but Hoverboard easily evades him.

Hoverboard: Victory should've been swift and effortless. You were moments away from losing your life, and the Omnitrix.

Diamondhead keeps attacking but Hoverboard keeps blocking and dodging before pushing Diamondhead away. It's almost as if he can read all his moves. 

Diamondhead: What do you guys want with it anyway?

Hoverboard: The Omnitrix is not some toy for your amusement. It's the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. The key to an epic battle between good and evil.

Diamondhead: Then whose side are you on?

Hoverboard: You're still alive, aren't you?

Diamondhead: You're a good guy?

Hoverboard: My mission is to retrieve the Omnitrix at all costs. Since it is attached to you, I will bring you back for its removal.

Diamondhead: Oh, no. I'm not going anywhere.

Hoverboard: It's not your choice.

Diamondhead: It is now...

The Petrospapien lunges to tackle Hoverboard again, but he just redirects Diamondhead and tosses him again.

Diamondhead: OOF!!

Hoverboard: It's disturbing how little you know of this alien's strengths and weaknesses. You've barely scratched the surface of its potential.

Diamondhead: Yeah? What makes you such an expert?

At that moment, his helmet slides open, revealing another Petrosapien standing above him. Diamondhead's eyes widen in shock, not sure what to make of this revelation. 

Diamondhead: You're... me?

Tetrax: Wrong. I am a noble warrior. And you are a child with a death wish.

At that moment, the Omnitrix finally begins to time out as it begins beeping and flashing red.

Diamondhead: No! Not now!

In a red flash of light, the Omnitrix finally times out and enters recharge mode, as Izuku returns to human form. Tetrax easily lifts the boy up by his hoodie as he struggles to get away. 

Tetrax: We have wasted enough time.

Izuku: Ngh! Wait! You don't understand! My friends, they're in trouble!

Tetrax: You cannot save them, not like this.

Izuku: So help me! You said you're one of the good guys, right?

Tetrax: I am here to keep the Omnitrix out of the wrong hands, and nothing more.

Izuku: Listen, you're right. I can't do much in my human form, and the watch is gonna need some time to recharge, but if we don't act now, a lot of innocent people are gonna die! You really want that on your conscience?

Tetrax:...

Izuku: You said you were a noble warrior... please...

Tetrax stares at the boy for a moment. He's not sure what to think, he's never met an earthing, or any being for that matter, who seemed so selfless. He wasn't arguing to keep the Omnitrix, he just wanted to help save his friends. Tetrax let out a sigh before releasing Izuku.

Tetrax: Go find your friends.

He then puts his helmet back on and hops back on his hoverboard, loading his weapons. 

Tetrax: I'll do what I can to help. But as soon as this is over, you and the Omnitrix are coming with me.

Izuku nods in understanding as the two of them go separate ways. Izuku starts running while thinking to himself.

"I'm out of power. All I can rely on now is One For All. The Omnitrix will recharge, but I don't if we have that much time before I can change again! Where are you, All Might?"

At that moment, his thoughts are interrupted when the Omnitrix speaks to him again.

Omnitrix: Warning. Severe genetic damage detected. Insufficient power left to repair.

Izuku: What?

Suddenly, Izuku hears a gut-wrenching scream in the distance. He looks ahead to see the monster from before alongside Shigaraki. The Nomu has been unleashed and is crushing Aizawa as Shigaraki taunts him. Asui and Mineta watch the scene in horror.

Everyone: MR. AIZAWA!

Thirteen: ERASER!

Aizawa: Rgh... stay back... all of you...

The Nomu pins him down as Shigaraki leans down to get on his level. 

Shigaraki: What do you think of him, Eraserhead? Hm... He's the bioengineered, Anti-Symbol of Peace. But you can call him "Nomu."

Shigaraki smirks under the hand on his face, using his quirk on Aizawa's skin causing it to decay. Aizawa howls in pain as he struggles to fight back against the Nomu's raw strength. 

Shigaraki: Say goodbye! You can erase peoples' powers. That's irritating, but it's nothing impressive. When faced with true, devastating power, you might as well be a Quirkless child.

Aizawa screams in agony as the Nomu continues to thrash him around like a rag doll.

"He's breaking my bones like they're twigs. I'm positive I erased his Quirk. That means he's super strong, even without powers. I think he's as strong as All Might!"

Mineta and Asui are on the scene but all they can do is watch and tremble in fear as they see their teacher get roughed up.

Mineta: No... No! I can't watch this anymore.

Asui: Ribbit!

Kurogiri: *on radio* Tomura Shigaraki.

Shigaraki: *on radio* Kurogiri, did you manage to kill Thirteen?

Kurogiri: Rgh... no. Thirteen is holding me captive... There were students I was unable to disperse and one of them got outside of the facility.

Shigaraki: Huh?! Grrr... Kurogiri, you fool! If you weren't our warp gate, I'd tear apart every last atom in your body! Looks like we'll have to retreat then. But first... let's make sure the Symbol of Peace is broken. Let's wreck his pride.

The Nomu goes to grab Asui.

Izuku: NO!!!

Shigaraki: Hehehehe. Let's make this hurt! HAHAHHAHAHA!

Everyone can only watch in horror at what's to come while Shigaraki laughs like a maniac.

TO BE CONTINUED... 

Chapter Text

Continuing off the last episode, the Nomu charged toward Asui and Mineta, its hulking frame smashing through debris like a freight train. The heroes could only watch in horror, their hope slipping away. Izuku’s heart raced, guilt surging as, fearing he had failed everyone. Shigaraki's maniacal laughter echoed across the battlefield. But as despair loomed, Izuku clenched his fists, determination cutting through his fear like a blade. He had one last trick up his sleeve, one he hoped would make the difference. Without hesitation, he sprinted toward the Nomu, shouting over the chaos.

Music Insert: https://youtu.be/OpFLCK9f2KU?list=PLO4jlmGoc6uCZB4OgsZTjkmrzh7GmxqLx

Ochako: DEKU WAIT!

Thirteen: Kid don't do it!

Izuku: RGH!!! DON’T YOU DARE TOUCH THEM!!!

As Izuku wound back his fist, a surge of green lightning erupted around him, crackling like a storm. Red energy marks spread across his body as the power surged through him, and the Omnitrix momentarily glowing green, despite the timeout. 

Izuku: SMAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH!!!

His fist collided with the Nomu’s chest, unleashing a shockwave that blew dust and debris across the battlefield. When the smoke cleared, Izuku stood trembling but victorious—or so he thought. He stared at his right arm, stunned. He had managed to finally land a hit without relying on the Omnitrix's protection. 

Izuku: My arm… it’s not broken! I did it!

The moment of triumph was short-lived. The Nomu staggered but remained standing, its beady eyes locking onto Izuku.

Izuku: N-No way...

Shigaraki: You're pretty powerful. This "smash" of yours... and those transformations... Are you one of All Might's disciples? Doesn't matter. I'm done with you now.

Izuku panics as he steps back, rapidly hitting the watch*

Izuku: Oh man! Time in time in time in time in time in time in!!!

As Izuku fumbled with the Omnitrix, frantically slapping the dial in desperation, a torrent of flames engulfed the Nomu. Bakugou, fully transformed into Heatblast, erupted onto the scene.

Bakugou: OI! EYES ON ME ASSHOLE!!!

Izuku: Kacchan?!

The Nomu roared, shifting its focus to Bakugou. Fire and explosions ravaged the battlefield as Bakugou unleashed everything he had in his mutated state. Izuku stumbled back, Ochako rushing to his side.

"He did it again. How did he get my powers again?"

Ochako: Deku, are you okay?

Izuku: I'm fine, but Kacchan won't be able to stop that thing by himself.

Ochako: Iida managed to escape and run for help. Hopefully, it'll be here soon.

Izuku: Until then, we're on our own. We've gotta hold this thing 'til the pros arrive.

Ochako: Your watch is in the red, can you still fight?

Izuku: As long as you're by my side, we can do this.

The of them smile and fist bump, before jumping into action.

They exchanged a determined fist bump before charging back into the fray. Ochako fired rapid energy bolts at the Nomu, forcing it to turn toward her and draw its attention. Izuku leaped high into the air, winding up another punch.

Izuku: Please don't break, please don't break! DETROIT SMASH!!!

The impact rattled the Nomu, but its super regeneration shrugged off the blow. It screeched in rage, swinging at Izuku before Bakugou intercepted it with another fiery explosion.

Bakugou: Get outta here! This is MY fight!

He shoots more flames in the Nomu's face, before hitting it with an explosion right hook. The Nomu stumbles back, rubbing it's eyes before screeching at the two of them. Bakugou grins, igniting his hands once more, but he suddenly he demutates once again.

Bakugou: Dammit! Outta juice!

The Nomu rushes towards Bakugou but is intercepted by Tetrax on his hoverboard. The bounty hunter flips off of the board, before firing everything he has the monster. The Nomu endures all of the gunfire before turning his attention toward Tetrax as the two engage in close combat.

Tetrax: Get clear! I’ll keep it busy!

As Tetrax and the Nomu clashed, Bakugou ran back to Izuku, grabbing his wrist.

Bakugou: Deku, get over here!

Izuku: Huh?! Hey! Kacchan, get off!

Ignoring him, Bakugou gripped the Omnitrix, tight. Green lightning arced violently between them as Bakugou screamed in defiance until the lightning shifted to an orange hue, and his body transformed, encased in crystalline armor resembling Diamondhead.

Izuku: HUH?!

Bakugou: That's more like it! RAAAAAHHHHHH!!!

Izuku: What? How does he keep doing that?! Did he get some kinda new quirk?

Omnitrix: Warning. Severe genetic damage detected. Insufficient power left to repair.

Izuku ignores the warning and runs back into the fight. Tetrax forms two crystal blades and slashes the monster's arms off, but it's able to quickly regrow the missing limbs before sending the Petrosapien flying with a powerful uppercut. Bakugou then charges in, punching and slashing at the Nomu with his new crystal armor, leaving big slash marks in his chest, but as quick as they form, they're instantly regenerated.

Bakugou: Shit!

The Nomu grabbed Bakugou, but he retaliated, creating crystal spikes in his armor, forcing it to release him. The monster howled in pain, but the holes in its hand are quickly healed.

Izuku: It doesn't matter what we do, this thing's got some kinda healing factor!

Bakugou: In English, Nerd!

Izuku: It can fix itself faster than we fight it!

Ochako: So in other words, we don't stand a chance?

Ochako raised her hands, summoning a glowing energy field to trap the Nomu, but it smashed through with brute force. As it advanced on the trio, the ground shook, a powerful wind sweeping through the USJ, blowing a few of the surrounding villains away. Just then, they all hear loud footsteps and the room begins to shake. All eyes turned to the entrance as a booming voice echoed.

All Might: Have no fear, students. I am here!

Mineta: Look, we're saved!

Asui: Ribbit!

Izuku: He's here... All Might...

Shigaraki: And finally the big man shows.

All Might: Don't worry, class. Hope has arrived... Because I AM HERE!

Students: It's All Might!

The Number 1 Hero towered over everybody, locking eyes with the monstrous Nomu. Shigaraki grinned under his mask, scratching his skin violently. 

All Might: I couldn't shake the feeling that something had gone wrong when Aizawa and Thirteen didn’t answer my calls. So, I hurried over, running into Young Iida along the way. He told me about the villainy at work here. Have no fear, students... because I am here!

Shigaraki: After all this waiting... The heroic piece of trash shows up.

Vilain 1: Holy crap. It's All Might. I've never seen the guy in person before. I didn't expect him to be so huge!

All Might: I'm sorry, Aizawa. I should've been here. Everybody, back to the entrance. And take Aizawa with you. He doesn't have much time

Mineta: Yes, sir!

Asui: Ribbit!

Izuku: You saved us, All Might.

All Might: Everybody stand back, I'll handle it from here.

Izuku: All Might, you can't! That brain villain took One For‐! I‐I smashed him and didn't break my arm this time, but he wasn't fazed at all. He's too strong!

All Might: Young Midoriya! I got this!

All Might flexes his muscles and winds his fist back. 

Carolina...

Shigaraki: Nomu?

All Might: SMAAAAAAAAAAASH!!!

The punch lands squarely on the Nomu's stomach with the force of a freight train. Dust explodes around them, the ground cracking beneath their feet—but the Nomu doesn't even budge, just growling at its foe. 

All Might: *gritting his teeth* Guess he wasn't wrong when he said it had no effect on you. Let's try this!

Nomu screeches as All Might launches into a flurry of blows, his fists moving in a blur. The students watch in awe and horror as the two titans clash. All Might lands a haymaker to the Nomu’s jaw, but it retaliates immediately with a crushing blow to All Might’s side, sending him skidding back. Shigaraki watches the fight with interest. 

"I couldn't even see him when he moved. But he's not as fast as I thought he would be. Not as fast as he used to be. I guess it's true, after all. All Might really is getting weaker. How lucky for me!"

All Might: Doesn't even matter where I punch you, does it?

Shigaraki: That's because Nomu here has shock absorption, All Might. The only way you're going to hurt him is to slowly gouge out his flesh. Of course, I don't think he'll sit back and let you do that.

The Nomu lunges again, as the two of them enter close combat, trading blows at high speed. All Might whips around the Nomu, grabbing in in a bear hug before slamming it down in the ground, head fist.

The Nomu quickly recovers and slashes at All Might again, who barely dodges out of the way. The monster screeches and lunges at the hero again, forcing All Might into a brutal standoff. Each blow sends shockwaves through the battlefield, neither willing to give an inch. Shigaraki keeps watching, violently scratching his skin with excitement. 

Shigaraki: You've finally met your match. So why don't you just lie down and die already?!

As the battle rages on, All Might starts to falter. The Nomu was genetically engineered for combat, specifically to match All Might's level of power and skill. The monster then begins to show off its other quirks as its body bulks up, growing even larger, growing razor-sharp claws and spines along its back. 

Shigaraki: Just give up All Might! This is one monster you can't defeat!

Music Insert: You Say Run

The two of them keep at it but All Might is clearly at a disadvantage. Izuku sees his body letting off steam, he knows he can't have much time in this state thanks to his injury. He clenches his fists, trembling with fury. 

Izuku: All Might's not gonna be able to stop that thing on his own! We've gotta do something!

Mineta: W-W-What?! No way!

Mina: Are you insane? We don't stand a chance against that thing!

Kaminari: That thing will crush us!

Yaoyorozu: If All Might can't even stop him, what makes you think we can?

Izuku thinks for a second, trying to figure out a plan when the Omnitrix beeps and the faceplate glows green once again.

Izuku: Yes! We're back in the green! Time for Big Ugly to pick on somebody his own size!

Deku smiles as he activates the Omnitrix, scrolling through his transformations

Yaoyorozu: Midoriya, what are you planning?

Izuku: That thing was made to take down All Might, but they didn’t count on me. So let's give it 'em new target! It's hero time!

Izuku slams down on the watch, transforming with a flash of green light. His skin becomes toughened like armored plating and he grows a tail with four black spikes at the end of it. A massive, towering dinosaur-like figure emerges from the glow, letting out an earth-shaking roar.

"HUMUNGOUSAUR!!!"

Sero: WHAT THE-?!

Jiro: HOLY SHIT!

Ochako: *smirks* I named that one!

Bakugou shudders at the sight of the Vaxisaurian. 

"H-He had a monster like that in there?! Just when the hell did he get so damn strong?!"

Without a second thought, Humungousaur charges into battle, knocking away villains left and right. Meanwhile, All Might is still taking on the beast, and it's not looking good. The Nomu throws another punch that All Might tanks, as he slides back. 

All Might: ARGH! Oh, c'mon! What kinda cheap move was that?!

Shigaraki: Hehehe... You were trying to bury him in the concrete so he couldn't move around anymore. Sorry, that won't work. Nomu's as strong as you are. That won't stop him. Nice work, Kurogiri. We've got him just where we want him now.

"Crap! This monster found my weak spot. Dammit! Gotta stop him quick before I change back."

With a ground-shaking impact, Humungousaur slammed into the Nomu, sending it skidding backward. The force cracked the floor beneath them, and the hybrid monster let out a guttural snarl.

Humungousaur: Hey Ugly! Why don't you pick on somebody your own size?!

All Might staggered to his feet, his eyes wide in disbelief as the massive Vaxasaurian turned to him.

Humungousaur: Need a hand?

All Might: Young Midoriya, is that you? I told you kids to stay back.

Humungousaur: Yeah, like I was gonna sit back and watch you die. We’re in this together, All Might.

For a moment, All Might stared at his student in his towering, unstoppable alien form, and felt a surge of pride. He grasped Humungousaur’s outstretched hand and steadied himself.

"This kid... he's truly incredible."

The Nomu roars, pushing itself back to its feet, but All Might and Humungousaur now stand side by side.

Humungousaur: Tag out, I've got him!

Without hesitation, Humungousaur charged the Nomu. Their colossal frames collided, shaking the entire building as the two titans exchanged blows. The students watched in stunned silence, unable to look away as Humungousuar tanks hit after hit from the monster. The Nomu swung a heavy fist, smashing into Humungousaur’s jaw. The alien barely flinched, grinning as he spat out debris while grinning. 

Humungousaur: Not so tough now, Tiny?

With a fierce kick, Humungousaur sent the Nomu flying back. He grabbed it by the head, swung it in a wide arc, and hurled it across the arena. Dust and rubble scattered as the Nomu slammed into a wall. Humungousaur didn't let up, charging toward the monster again. 

Humungousaur: You've got yourself a BIG problem!

High above, Kurogiri’s swirling form observed the battle.

Kurogiri: That child is... problematic to say the least. The Nomu may not be strong enough to take him.

Shigaraki: Patience, Kurogiri. The Nomu was made to fight All Might—it’ll take care of this overgrown lizard too.

The Nomu roared, shaking off the rubble, and lunged at Humungousaur. With blinding speed, it unleashed a flurry of slashes and punches, forcing the Vaxasaurian back. He grimaced as the claws raked across his chest. 

Humungousaur: Rrrgh! That stings!

The Nomu then seized its moment, grabbing Humungousaur’s tail and swinging him like a wrecking ball.

Humungousaur: Woah! I'm... gonna... hurl...

All Might: Young Midoriya! I'm on my way!

The Nomu’s sharp gaze darted to the weakened hero. With a monstrous growl, it landed a brutal blow to All Might’s side, sending him crumpling to one knee.

All Might: UGH!!!

Humungousaur: ALL MIGHT!!!

The Nomu hurled Humungousaur away and turned its full attention to the injured hero. It grabbed All Might by the collar, lifting him high.

Shigaraki: HAHAHHAHAHAHA! Finally! Now Nomu, if you'd please... finish this.

The monster acknowledges the command, picking up All Might by the collar as it prepares the killing blow.

Humungousaur: NO!!!

With a thunderous smash, Humungousaur slammed his fist into the ground, creating a violent tremor that shook the entire building. The ground cracked beneath the Nomu, and it faltered, dropping All Might. Humungousaur’s eyes gleamed as an idea formed.

Humungousaur: Hey, Bird Brain! Come and get some!

The Nomu charged on all fours, screeching in rage. Humungousaur smirks as he smashes his fists into the ground again, causing another earthquake. Humungousaur slammed his fists into the ground again and again, sending shockwaves rippling through the arena. Chunks of the ceiling began to fall, debris crashing down around the Nomu, and leaving it stunned. Humungousaur then sees the USJ falling apart more and more, as turns to the pros and his classmates.

Humungousaur: Everybody, get outta here, now!

Villains and heroes alike scrambled for the exits, the unstable building sending waves of panic through the crowd. Shigaraki sees this and grows enraged. 

Shigaraki: Wait! No! What are you all doing?! We had an agreement?!

Villain 1: FORGET THIS MAN!!!

Villain 2: NOBODY SAID ANYTHING ABOUT KAIJUS! I'M OUTTA HERE!!!

Villain 3: EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF!!!

The Nomu is still stunned as All Might gets back up and glares at the villain.

All Might: Good work, Young Midoriya!

The two heroes charged together, their combined might beginning to overwhelm the Nomu.

Shigaraki: Weren't you listening?! Nomu has Shock Absorption!

All Might: Yeah? What about it?!

The two of them kept laying into the monster, knocking it around left and right, as Humungousaur continued making the ground quake. The tremors, in addition to the combined strength of both heroes, made it impossible for the Nomu to fight back. Blow after blow, they battered the creature, pushing it to its limits. 

All Might: He said your quirk was shock absorption, not nullification! That means there's a limit to how much punishment you can take!

All Might keeps up the pressure throwing punches left and right at incredible speeds. With synchronized precision, the two launched a devastating uppercut, sending the Nomu flying.

All Might: And now for a lesson. You may have heard these words before, but I'll teach you what they really mean!

Both heroes wound back their fists, energy radiating from their bodies as they charged at the Nomu together. The Nomu could only stand and watch as All Might and Humungousaur raced toward it, side by side. 

All Might: GO BEYOND-!

All Might and Humungousaur: PLUS ULTRAAAAAAAAA!!!

Their combined strike landed with catastrophic force, unleashing a shockwave that rattled the entire USJ, blowing everyone away. The Nomu was sent flying across the facility through concrete and rubble, before crashing into the ceiling and slamming back into the ground. The Nomu opened it's eyes, struggling to stand before collapsing, unconscious at last. At the moment the monster was defeated, All Might stood tall alongside his pupil, his fist raised high in the air as everyone cheered for them.

Ochako: THEY DID IT!!!

Kaminari: Midoriya and All Might are AWESOME!

Asui: Ribbit, ribbit!

Mineta: Yes! We're saved! We're saved!

Kirishima: That was like the finishing move in a video game! I've never seen that kind of brute strength!

Jiro: They beat the shock absorption right outta him!

All Might: I really have gotten weaker. Back in my heyday, five hits would've been enough to knock that guy out. But today, it took more than 300 mighty blows. You've been bested, villains. Surrender. We all want to get this over with quickly.

Shigaraki: No... He beat me! He's not any weaker at all! And look what he did to my Nomu! He... he cheated! THE TRANSFORMING BRAT CHEATED!!!

All Might: Not attacking me? Didn't you say you were going to clear this level earlier? Well, come and get me, if you dare.

Shigaraki: Rgh!

Before he can make another move, Iida and the other pros arrive on the scene as they begin to take control of the situation.

Iida: Fear not, classmates! The cavalry is here!

The villains try to run, but pro hero Snipe quickly shoots at them with projectiles to restrain them. 

Snipe: Round 'em up!

The other heroes begin to capture and detain the remaining villains. Shigaraki is seething that his scheme has gone so wrong. 

Shigaraki: Damn. The pros are here. It's game over. For real.

Kurogiri manages to break away from the heroes and opens a portal.

Kurogiri: Let's go! Black Hole!

Shigaraki: I may have failed to kill you this time, but your days are numbered, All Might. Symbol of Peace. I am going to kill you.

With that, Shigarki and Kurogiri escape into the void. However, they leave the Nomu behind, unresponsive. Izuku grins and hits the Omnitrix, transforming back to human. At the moment he does this, Ochako runs and tackles him with a hug

Ochako: DEKU! I'm so glad you're okay!

Izuku smiles as his other friends gather around him. 

Iida: Nice work out there, Midoriya.

Izuku: Same to you, class rep.

Kirishima: Bro that was INSANE! YOU'RE INSANE!

Kaminari: Seriously dude, you're a one-man army!

Izuku: Thanks guys.

Mineta: Man, you're so cool Midoriya.

All Might: Young Midoriya!

Izuku: All Might! Are you okay? You took a pretty nasty hit.

All Might: Haha! No need to worry about me, I'll be fine. But I wanted to thank you. You've saved me again, as well as your classmates.

Izuku: Aw c'mon. You'd do the same for us.

Just then the Omnitrix starts beeping again as Izuku looks down at his wrist.

Omnitrix: Severge genetic damage detected.

Izuku: Genetic damage?

Izuku looks up, aims the watch at the Nomu and the beeping becomes more rapid. Izuku starts walking over to the beast.

All Might: Young Midoriya, what are you doing? Get back!

Izuku: Hold on... I think the watch is trying to tell me something...

Izuku now stands atop the Nomu, which is now restrained and unresponsive.

Omnitrix: Severe genetic damage detected. Genetic code splicing error. Should we attempt to repair?

Izuku: Repair? Yeah, let's try it!

Izuku places his Omnitrix hand on the Nomu's chest as the beast begins to glow bright green. The Omnitrix flashes to signify the finished repair. The Nomu's eyes go blank and it's chest opens up, revealing a very weak-looking human being within.

Omnitrix: Genetic damage has been successfully repaired.

Sero: Woah, there was a guy in there?

Mina: Is he... dead?

Police commissioner: *to All Might* We'll take him into custody and find out if he knows anything... if he can wake up that is.

All Might nods, and the students are all transported out of the USJ and sent home. Only Izuku stays behind as he meets up with Tetrax once again. He's apprehended the other hunters during the battle with the Nomu and is preparing to take them with him.

Tetrax: Don't you worry about those two, they'll be doing time on Incarcicon. They won't bother you again.

Izuku: Thanks again for the assist back there. And a deal's a deal. Here.

Izuku holds up his Omnitrix arm, but Tetrax just waves him off.

Tetrax: Keep it.

Izuku: Huh? B-But I thought-!

Tetrax: I saw you in action. It's in good hands. But I'll be checking in as soon as I can. Until then... keep up the good work.

The Petrosapien calls his ship to their location and in a matter of seconds it lands before him. As Tetrax is about to board, he turns back to Izuku.

Tetrax: Oh. I never did get your name.

Izuku: Huh? O-Oh! My name? I'm Izuku Midoriya!

Tetrax: Tetrax Shard. *smiles* See you around, Izuku.

With that, he boards the ship and takes off. Meanwhile, Vilgax is tracking him from the Chimerian Hammer. He watches as the signal from Tetrax's ship leaves the planet and goes offline, effectively cutting communications between them. Vilgax growls from within his healing pod. 

Vilgax: Betrayed. Yet another failure!

Robotic Lieutenant: Sensors indicate the Omnitrix is not with the mercenaries.

Vilgax: It would appear the creature who possesses the Omnitrix is as clever as it is fierce. But I shall not be denied. Not anymore. 

Robotic Lieutenant: Shall I dispatch more drones to retrieve it?

Vilgax: No.

At that moment, Vilgax's stasis pod finally opens up. His body has been repaired and mechanically altered, now taller and sporting cybernetic enhancements. Smoke spews from the healing chamber, as the warlord finally takes his first step in his new body. He smashes one of the healing drones beneath his foot and his eyes burn red as the droids in the room all bow to him out of respect. Vilgax then sits at his throne once again. 

Vilgax: I grow tired of these games. I will see to this task myself.

Chapter Text

The episode opens with a bustling nighttime cityscape. A helicopter buzzes through the air, its searchlight illuminating speeding police cars chasing an armored vehicle down the highway. Inside the helicopter, a news reporter narrates the unfolding chaos.

Reporter: ​​We’re live at the scene of a high-speed pursuit involving an armored car stolen earlier today from the Federal Reserve in Hosu. Authorities believe the thieves may also be holding a hostage inside.

The stolen vehicle swerves recklessly, weaving through traffic. Suddenly, a massive crystal erupts from the pavement ahead, shattering the undercarriage of the car. The vehicle spins out of control and screeches to a halt. Several squad cars surround the vehicle, blocking it in. The helicopter's camera zooms in as two thugs leap out of the vehicle—one wielding a high-tech energy rifle, the other dragging a hostage. The thug with the weapon takes aim at the closest squad car and fires. The energy blast detonates on impact, flipping the car into the air. Officers scramble for cover as the burning wreck crashes down.

From the cloud of smoke, a figure emerges—his crystalline body gleaming under the streetlights.

Reporter: Wait, what's this?

The thug with the energy rifle spins around and freezes at the sight of Diamondhead, who towers over him. Panicking, he raises his weapon and fires, but Diamondhead doesn’t flinch. A shimmering shard of crystal fires from the alien’s hand, narrowly missing the thug and embedding itself in the armored car. The thug falters, his confidence draining as Diamondhead smirks.

Reporter: Yes. It looks like we have a new hero sighting!

The second thug steps forward, dragging the hostage as a shield. Several of his accomplices emerge, opening fire on Diamondhead with smaller weapons. The energy blasts ricochet harmlessly off his crystalline body. Unmoved, Diamondhead steps forward, his hand morphing into a jagged cluster of sharp crystals that glint menacingly in the moonlight.

Diamondhead: Your move. 

The criminals glance at each other, visibly shaken, and drop their weapons. The second thug lets go of the hostage, raising his hands in surrender. The hostage scrambles to safety as police officers rush in to apprehend the thieves.

Reporter: We don't know where these strange new heroes come from, but they seem to be here to help.

The scene then cuts back to Chimerian Hammer, still orbiting the earth. Inside the dimly lit control room, Vilgax sits on his throne, his crimson eyes fixed on a holographic broadcast of Diamondhead’s actions. He's seen so many clips of Deku's aliens in action and the more he evades his grasp, the angrier he's become. 

Vilgax: The Omnitrix... wasted on pointless heroics!

Droid: Shall I dispatch more drones to retrieve it?

Vilgax: No...

Vilgax rises from his throne, his towering form casting a shadow over the room. His expression darkens as he strides toward the exit.

Vilgax: I've narrowed down its location, and I know just how to draw this Earthling out. Prepare my transport. 

Vilgax's eyes gleam blood red.

"You will not escape me."

The scene cuts to Izuku, as he wakes up in a fight once more. He can feel his heart pounding in his chest. 

Izuku: Not another one...

Ever since the fight with Rojo, ever since she'd pulled him into that strange void, he's had periodic nightmares about some mysterious dark figure towering over him menacingly, telling him it was only a matter of time before the two would me. He's tried to shake it off, but deep down, it was eating away at him.

"What does it mean? Those villains from the other day? Is this... something bigger?"

From there, the scene shifts back to the planet below, the following day. Izuku and Ochako walk side by side as they make their way to school together as they usually did, but Izuku is lost in his thoughts, still unable to shake the nightmare from before. This one seemed so vivid and real. 

Ochako: Yoooo! Earth to Deku!

Izuku: Huh? Oh, sorry. I-I was in my own head again. 

Ochako: Deku... are... are you alright?

Izuku: Uh... yeah. Why wouldn't I be?

Ochako: You've been going quiet like that a lot lately. Even before everything at the USJ. 

Izuku: Oh...

Ochako: You know you can talk to me, right? If something's bothering you or anything. Whatever it is, I'll listen.

Deku smiles at her. Deep down, he's wanted to tell her the truth, about One For All and the Omnitrix. He hated keeping this secret from his best friend, but he was scared.

"What if she doesn't see me the same? What if freaks her out? Or worse, what if telling her puts her in more danger? I can't do that to her, not after everything she's done for me."

He quickly smiles, trying to reassure her that everything is alright.

Izuku: It's nothing, don't worry about me! Anyways, you sure you don't want any?

He gestures his smoothie cup to her, trying to change the subject while Ochako tries her hardest not to gag.

Ochako: Blech! That's all you, Deku. I'll never understand how you can drink that junk and not get sick.

Izuku: Oh well, more for me!

As he takes another long sip, a sudden explosion shakes the street. People scream and scatter in every direction, fleeing from the source of the explosion.

Izuku: What's going on?

Ochako: Uhh, Deku?

From the smoke of the explosion, several alien drones descend, their metallic bodies glinting menacingly in the sunlight. Red sensors on their heads lock onto Izuku’s Omnitrix, emitting a loud beeping sound.

Izuku: Not again.

Ochako: Hit the deck!

The drones unleash a barrage of laser fire. Ochako quickly makes an energy field, deflecting the beams back toward their attackers. She clenches her fists, her hands glowing with vibrant pink energy as she hurls bolts of concentrated energy at the drones. She blasts them one by one, sending pieces of alien machinery clattering to the ground.

Ochako: Deku, now would be a really good time to transform!

Izuku: Don't have to tell me twice! IT'S HERO TIME!

Izuku slams down on the watch and in a green flash of light, transforms into Heatblast.

"HEATBLAST!!!"

Heatblast hurls fireballs at the drones, his aim precise. The street becomes a fiery battleground as drones explode one by one under the combined assault of Heatblast’s flames and Ochako’s energy bolts.

Ochako: Yeah! Take that!

Heatblast: Hey! Why don't you pick on someone with real firepower?

But his confidence wavers as more drones appear, surrounding the duo. Their red sensors glow brighter, and the air buzzes with energy as they seem to be waiting for them to make another move.

Heatblast: Oh, man. I didn't mean all at once. Why do I get the feeling you were expecting me?

The fight continues, but amidst the chaos, an electrified blue cord is fired at Heatblast that wraps around his body. Sparks fly as the cord tightens, pinning him to a wall.

Ochako: Deku!

She rushes to his side, frantically trying to free him, but the cord won’t budge.

Heatblast: Unh! I can't... break out! Huh?

As he's struggling, the ground trembles as a massive spiked vehicle rolls onto the scene. It screeches to a halt and begins to unfold, revealing a hatch door. Smoke pours out, shrouding a massive figure stepping into the light. Vilgax is here. 

Ochako: W-W-What is that thing?!

(Credit to @AmonalySsr for the artwork)

Heatblast: You… Y-You’re the alien from my visions!

Vilgax: At last, we meet, the being that has caused me so much trouble.

Heatblast: Who are you?

Vilgax: I am Vilgax, and I have come for the Omnitrix.

Heatblast: And, uh, I'm guessing you're not with the good guys.

Heatblast intensifies his flames, burning through the electrified cord. With a burst of fire, he launches himself at Vilgax, fists ablaze, as he lands a series of fiery punches, but Vilgax doesn’t even flinch. The alien warlord grabs Heatblast mid-swing and hurls him across the street. Heatblast smashes through several buildings, finally landing in a pile of rubble. He groans, flames sputtering as he pushes himself free.

Ochako: Deku!

Ochako runs after her friend as fast as she can, using her quirk to boost herself, rushing to his side 

Heatblast: No way... this guy's even stronger than the Nomu!

Ochako: Hey! You okay? Hey, c'mon, you gotta get up!

Heatblast: Aah! Unh! Ok. This guy's REALLY tough.

Vilgax leaps through the wreckage, landing heavily in front of Heatblast. The ground shakes under his weight as he closes the distance. Ochako quickly puts an energy shield up over the two of them as Vilgax approaches. The alien warlord towers over them, his shadow engulfing them both. Heatblast forces himself to his feet, positioning himself between Ochako and the alien menace

Heatblast: Ochako, get out of here!

Ochako: No! I'm not leaving you here!

Heatblast: This guy's stronger than anybody we've taken on. I don't wanna see you get hurt!

Uraraka blushes a bit at his comment but then regains focus.

Ochako: What's the plan?

Heatblast: He's just after me. You need to find All Might or one of the pros at U.A.! I’ll hold him off for now!

Ochako hesitated, her eyes wide with worry as she glanced back at Heatblast. The determination in his fiery eyes did little to ease her fear for him. Finally, she nodded and sprinted toward U.A. as fast as her legs could carry her, her heart racing in her chest.

Heatblast continued his battle with Vilgax, struggling to keep the warlord at bay. Each blast of fire he shot out was met with a powerful counter, Vilgax’s enormous strength and nearly unshakable endurance slowly overwhelming him. Heatblast’s flames flared, but it wasn’t enough to keep Vilgax from advancing.

Meanwhile, Ochako didn’t waste a second. She pounded down the sidewalk, pushing her speed to the limit, the burning image of Heatblast struggling against Vilgax driving her forward. She didn’t stop until she reached the gates of UA, dashed through them, and raced through the halls until she reached her homeroom.

Ochako: *panting* MR. AIZAWA! IT'S AN EMERGENCY!!!

The class was inside, some of them lounging and chatting before the day’s lessons began. Asui, Iida, and Mina all looked up at her, alarmed by her disheveled state.

Asui: Ochako?

Iida: Uraraka, what's wrong?

Mina: Breathe girl!

Aizawa: Uraraka? What's wrong? What happened?

Ochako took a shaky breath, nearly collapsing from exhaustion. But Aizawa caught her by the shoulder, steadying her.

Ochako: *panting* City... under attack... robots... Deku... squid guy!

At the mention of the term "squid guy," Aizawa’s eyes narrowed in recognition. His usual calm demeanor slipped slightly, his mind already racing through possibilities. Uraraka almost collapsed from the strain of running, but Aizawa was quick to support her.

Aizawa: Ochako. Breathe. Tell me what's wrong?

She takes a deep breath before explaining.

Ochako: Deku is on his own fighting a giant squid monster alien thing! He needs our help!

Aizawa: Alright. There's not much time. Everyone, evacuate the school, now! This is a code green!

Aizawa's expression hardened. The class exchanged confused glances, but quickly followed his orders, heading to the exits. Aizawa turned to Ochako. 

Aizawa: Follow me and do exactly as I say.

Ochako: Yes sir!

Ochako nodded eagerly, her mind already on Deku as they sprinted down the hallway.

Aizawa led her to the back of the school and into a hidden office—a secret area even most students didn’t know about. He quickly punched in a code on the wall, activating an alarm that echoed through the building.

"Warning! Code Green Emergency! All students please evacuate the building in an orderly fashion!"

Aizawa: Toshi, we have a Code Green!

The door slid open, and in walked a much leaner version of All Might. His presence was enough to take Ochako by surprise.

Ochako: Wait, who are you?!

All Might: Eraser? What's the emergency?

Aizawa: Vilgax found him, All Might.

Ochako: A-ALL MIGHT?!

All Might’s face darkened in understanding. 

All Might: No... it can't be! Take me to him, now!

Without another word, Aizawa led the way, his pace quickening as the urgency of the situation took over.

Back at the battlefield, Heatblast staggered backward, his flames flickering as Vilgax towered over him. The alien warlord’s strength and power were far beyond anything Heatblast had ever faced. With a fierce roar, Vilgax kicked Heatblast back with brutal force, sending him crashing into the pavement. He struggled to get back, flames flickering weakly from his body.

Heatblast: I've gotta slow him down!

He focused all his energy into his flames, and shot a torrent of flames at the road beneath Vilgax, as it began to melt into burning hot tar. Vilgax tripped and fell, temporarily stuck in the gooey mess. Heatblast confidently walked towards him. Just then, Aizawa, All Might, and Ochako arrive in the Rust Bucket. All Might looks at his old foe in horror.

All Might: No! It can't be!

Vilgax tries to get up but the molten tar is holding him down.

Heatblast:  Not so tough when you can't move, are you?

The Rust Bucket screeched to a halt in front of Heatblast. The door swung open, and Ochako leaned out, her face a mix of urgency and determination.

Ochako: Deku, All Might says to get in, now!

Heatblast: What're you talking about? I'm just about to kick this guy's butt!

As if on cue, the Omnitrix’s timer ran out, and Heatblast’s form shifted back to Izuku’s human shape.

All Might: YOUNG MIDORIYA! GET IN!!!

Izuku didn’t hesitate, scrambling into the Rust Bucket as the vehicle sped off, leaving Vilgax fuming behind them. The warlord struggled in the tar, his growls of frustration echoing in the air.

All Might: Believe me when I say, you do NOT want to pick a fight with Vilgax!

Izuku: Uh... how do you know his name Is Vilgax?

Ochako: What aren't you telling us?

All Might, driving with sharp focus, turned his head just slightly to meet their gaze.

Aizawa: I promise, we'll explain everything to you two soon enough.

Izuku: Mr. Aizawa?

Izuku and Ochako give each other a concerned look, but their attention is soon drawn behind them as the RV is shot at. The two of then turn around as they see more of Vilgax's drones chasing after the,.

Ochako: Two more robot goons closing in fast!

All Might: Hold on!

Izuku clung to his seat as All Might swerved to avoid incoming fire from Vilgax’s drones. Ochako braced herself beside him while Aizawa held steady, his eyes darting between the windshield and a tablet monitoring their pursuers.

Ochako: We can't keep this up forever!

Aizawa: Things are gonna get a whole lot worse if we don't get back to UA.

Ochako: Why? What's back at school?!

All Might: This is not the time to explain. You're gonna have to trust me!

Izuku: Well I'm not going down without a fight. I'll hold them off, you guys go!

Izuku activates the Omnitrix again, dialing up an alien, and in a green flash of light transforms into his Aerofibian form.

"JETRAY!!!"

Without hesitation, Jetray leapt out of the Rust Bucket’s door and soared into the air. The mechadroids immediately shifted their focus to him, firing energy blasts as he zigzagged through the sky, blitzing right through them.

Jetray: You want some? Come and get it!

More droids chased after him, as Jeray unleashed dual neuroblasts that arced through the air, destroying the drones in rapid succession.

Jetray: Float like a butterfly, sting like a-!

His brief moment of triumph was shattered as a shadow loomed above him. Before he could finish, Vilgax leaped from the top of a nearby building, grabbing hold of Jetray’s tail mid-flight.

Jetray: AAH!!

Vilgax: Give me the Omnitrix!

Jetray bucked and twisted, firing neuroblasts at point-blank range. The energy knocked Vilgax loose, sending him crashing to the ground, but he immediately sprang back to his feet, unscathed. He lunged at Jetray again, just barely missing his target.

Jetray: Who the heck is this guy?!

Vilgax crash lands in front of the Rust Bucket, but All Might manages to swerve around him in time and keep driving forward. Ochako looks back at where her friend is fighting.

Ochako: Where are we going? We have to help Deku!

Aizawa: We will, but first, we'll need to get some special help.

Ochako: Let me guess, at UA?... You guys are really freaking me out.

While the others made a break for UA, Vilgax bounded after Jetray, leaping onto rooftops and closing the distance with terrifying speed. With one massive jump, Vilgax tackled Jetray in mid-air, sending them both crashing through a building’s side. Amid the smoke and rubble, Vilgax loomed over the battered alien.

Vilgax: Enough of this!

The warlord picks up the defeated Aerofibian, and with a single touch to the Omnitrix, Vilgax forces the transformation to time out. Izuku is left in his human form, his wide eyes staring up at the warlord.

Izuku: H-Hey! How'd you do that?!

Vilgax's eyes widen in surprise and frustration. This is the warrior who'd eluded him for ten months? This is the earthing that's been keeping the most powerful device in the galaxy from him? His eyes burned crimson with fury. 

Vilgax: A child? THE OMNITRIX IS IN THE HANDS OF A MERE CHILD?!

Izuku struggled against Vilgax’s grip, but the alien warlord’s strength was overwhelming. As Vilgax reached for the Omnitrix, a surge of green energy and lighting blasted him back, just like it did with Bakugou. Vilgax is sent flying back, crashing into a wall, but is barely phased by it, as he draws closer to Izuku once more. 

Vilgax: It appears the Omnitrix has already merged with your own DNA.

Izuku scrambled to his feet, but Vilgax grabbed him once more, his iron grip unrelenting.

Izuku: Unh! I uh... I don't suppose that means you're gonna let me go, does it?

Vilgax: Hardly.

With a mighty toss, Vilgax hurled Izuku into his spike-covered escape pod. The hatch closed, and the pod rolled off back from whence it came. Meanwhile, the Rust Bucket screeched to a halt behind U.A. High School. All Might and Aizawa led Ochako to a hidden garage. A massive door opened, revealing an underground lift.

Ochako: Where... are we?

The lift descended into a high-tech facility beneath the school, where Thirteen stood waiting amidst a wall of advanced weaponry.

Ochako: Thirteen?!

Thirteen: Hey there, Kid.

Aizawa: Code green.

Thirteen: So I heard. C'mon, it's this way.

As Thirteen led them deeper into the facility, Aizawa began searching through drawers marked with numbers and strange alien symbols.

Ochako stared at the rows of technology.

Aizawa: I always forget which drawer we put in.

Thirteen: Try 327-B.

Aizawa begins frantically searching for something but at this point, Uraraka has had enough.

Ochako: That's it! I am not taking another step until you tell me what's going on! Why aren't we helping Deku? What is this place, and how do you know about that squid monster?

All Might sighed, placing a hand on her shoulder.

All Might: Because that squid monster is my old enemy.

Ochako’s jaw dropped. Aizawa then finally pulled out the weapon he was searching for; a massive alien rifle.

Aizawa: We aren't exactly your typical kind of heroes, Uraraka. We're Plumbers.

Ochako: So... you fix sinks and stuff?

Aizawa: Let's go. We don't have a second to lose.

Thirteen: We'll explain on the way, Sweetie.

While this is going on, Izuku struggled against his restraints, his right hand and legs bound by glowing energy cuffs while his left arm was locked inside a cylindrical device humming with alien technology. The machinery around him beeped and whirred, scanning the Omnitrix and analyzing its modifications, including its strange synchronization with One For All. Vilgax loomed nearby, his crimson eyes fixed on a holographic projection showing clips of Izuku’s heroic transformations.

Vilgax: A child. I should have suspected as much... The Omnitrix reduced to a mere plaything!

Izuku: Hey! That “plaything” has helped me save lives—lots of them!

Vilgax turned, his towering figure casting a menacing shadow over the restrained boy.

Vilgax: Pointless heroics. Such a quaint, naive concept. You cannot begin to fathom the true scope of what you alone now possess. The Omnitrix is not some tool for your trivial endeavors—it is the key to a power struggle that predates the stars themselves. Picture an entire army, each soldier armed with the ability to transform into any life form in the cosmos, with all of their incredible powers. And all of them... under my command.

Izuku: With an army of that magnitude... oh man.

Vilgax: Now you see... once I have the Omnitrix, every planet, every galaxy, all of them kneel before me. I will be invincible! I will rule the universe! And the only thing standing between me and my destiny is you.

As he spoke, a series of alien tools and instruments rose from the floor, surrounding Izuku. Each one buzzed ominously, reflecting the cold ruthlessness of Vilgax’s intent.

Vilgax: Prepare for takeoff! Once we're in orbit, I will finally have the pleasure of destroying this miserable planet once and for all!

Izuku: DESTROY THE EARTH?!

Meanwhile, in the Rust Bucket, Ochako sat in the back, her mind still racing with questions. Aizawa activated a device on the dashboard, revealing a glowing holographic map. 

Aizawa: This weapon is keyed into Vilgax's biosignature. Hopefully, it will take him down for good this time.

Ochako: This time?

Aizawa: Under that panel. Small red button. Press it.

Ochako hesitated but pressed the button. The hologram shifted, locking onto a moving signal.

Ochako: What is this?

Aizawa: GPS-assisted tracking. It’s locked on Midoriya’s signal.

Thirteen: I'll navigate.

Ochako: So... what are you guys? Some kind of secret alien-hunting heroes?

Thirteen: Something like that, but technically we're not heroes. Not like the pros anyway.

Ochako: Okay, then what does that—Vilgeek, or whatever his name is—want with Deku?

Aizawa: Vilgax. He's after the Omnitrix. It's been his lifelong goal ever since I can remember.

Ochako: What's an Omnitrix?

Aizawa: Midoriya's watch.

Ochako: His watch? Why? I thought it was just some fancy support item. Isn’t it his quirk that makes him so strong?

All Might, sitting in the passenger seat, glanced back, his expression serious but soft.

All Might: As hard as it seems to believe, Young Midoriya is actually quirkless.

Ochako: He's... he doesn't have a quirk?

All Might: A few months ago, I was in a battle. Young Midoriya ran in to help me when the Omnitrix fell from the sky and strapped itself to his wrist. That's where his powers come from.

Aizawa: The Omnitrix is a device containing the genetic data of countless alien species. It allows its wearer to transform into those life forms. That’s why Vilgax wants it—to harness its power and create an unstoppable alien army.

All Might: I had heard rumors of Vilgax searching for a powerful device, but I wasn't sure.

Aizawa: Nobody was even sure the Omnitrix was real, except for Vilgax. He's made it his mission to find the Omnitrix and use its power to conquer the universe.

Ochako: Oh man... Deku...

Thirteen, noticing her concern, reached out and gently squeezed her shoulder.

Thirteen: Hey. We'll save him, okay? We're going to stop that monster no matter what.

Ochako nodded, her expression hardening with resolve.

"Quirkless or not, Deku's my best friend. I'm not gonna let anything happen to him."

After driving for a bit, the Rust Bucket finally comes up upon the Chimerian Hammer, which is hovering over a mountain on the outskirts of the city. 

Ochako: There's the spaceship!

Aizawa: We have to get aboard.

Ochako: Get aboard? How?

The Rust Bucket's boosters roared to life as All Might hit the activation switch, sending the battered vehicle hurtling forward with a fiery trail. Inside Vilgax's ship, the alien warlord loomed over Izuku, energy blade in hand. The hum of the weapon filled the chamber, vibrating with lethal intent.

Izuku's throat tightened as Vilgax stepped closer, his massive shadow swallowing the boy.

Vilgax: Don't worry. This won't hurt a bit... it's going to hurt a lot. 

Suddenly, a piercing alarm echoed through the ship. Before Vilgax could react, the Rust Bucket tore through the hull, scattering sparks and debris as it barreled into the chamber. It mowed down several of Vilgax's droids, slammed into his lieutenant, and finally smashed Vilgax himself into the wall with a metallic crunch. The RV reversed sharply, creating space, as Vilgax groaned and pushed himself from the wreckage. His glowing red eyes flared with fury.

Droid: Warning: Hull breach detected! Power surge imminent!

From the Rust Bucket, All Might emerged, fully powered, landing a devastating punch to Vilgax's jaw.

All Might: I AM HERE!!!

The blow echoed through the chamber as Vilgax staggered back, glaring at his old foe. 

Vilgax: Toshinori. I should have known the brat was yours.

Aizawa leapt out next, wielding a modified space rifle.

Aizawa: Claws off my student, Vilgax!

Izuku: Mr. Aizawa?!

He took aim and fired, the energy blast hurling Vilgax across the room. Aizawa then dropped the weapon and rushed to Izuku's side, working to free him from the device.

Izuku: Mr. Aizawa... you and All Might know this guy?

Aizawa: It's a long story.

Ochako rushed in, trying to pry open the Omnitrix's containment cylinder.

Ochako: Hold on Deku! Unh! We'll get you out of here!

Izuku: Ochako?! What are you doing here?

She grunted, straining against the contraption.

Ochako: Saving your butt, Doofus!

Thirteen: We're here to get you out.

Izuku: Thirteen too?!

As Thirteen joined the fray, the Omnitrix on Izuku's wrist began to beep erratically.

Izuku: Unh! Hey! What's going- unh?!

Aizawa: The power surge must have affected the watch.

A bright green flash erupted, and Izuku cried out as his form shifted uncontrollably, cycling through alien transformations: XLR8, then Diamondhead, then Cannonbolt. The unstable energy built up, finally settling on Humungousaur. With newfound strength, he roared and shattered the restraints, stepping free. Just then, the ship jolted as it began to ascend, engines roaring.

Ochako: We’re taking off!

Mechadroids swarmed into the room, attacking from every angle. All Might charged at Vilgax again, trading blows with the warlord, while Aizawa and Thirteen engaged the droids with every weapon at their disposal. Ochako fought alongside Izuku, putting up shields and firing energy bolts at the onslaught of mechadroids. Humungousaur swung his massive arms, smashing through a wave of droids, but another green flash overtook him, shifting him into Big Chill.

Big Chill: Aw man!

He phased through an incoming attack and countered, freezing a group of droids solid. The transformation changed again, this time to Grey Matter, who quickly scrambled inside a mechadroid to hack it, causing it to self-destruct. While the others were preoccupied, Aizawa sprinted toward the ship's controls.

Aizawa: I've got to get this ship under control. Keep them busy!

Grey Matter then shifted to Goop who melted through another set of droids with his acid. 

Goop: He can fly a spaceship?!

Ochako, panting, tossed a droid aside. 

Ochako: At this point, nothing surprises me.

Meanwhile, All Might and Vilgax continued their brutal clash. The hero’s strikes were powerful, but Vilgax’s cybernetic enhancements gave him the upper hand. Vilgax roared, landing a devastating haymaker that sent All Might crashing into a bulkhead.

Vilgax: You’ve grown weak, old man!

Aizawa saw this and fired the alien rifle again, but Vilgax shrugged off the blast and grabbed him by the collar, hoisting both heroes in his iron grip.

Vilgax: Your weapons are futile. Your resistance is meaningless. As you can see, I'm much stronger than in our last encounter.

The warlord growled, preparing to throw them into the off the edge of the ship. Goop saw this and immediately rushed forward. 

Goop: NO!

The Polymorph hurled himself at Vilgax, coating his body in acid to burn away his cybernetics. The impact forced the warlord to release his grip, dragging both of them out of the ship and falling to the mountain below.

Ochako: DEKU NO!!!

All Might: YOUNG MIDORIYA!!!

As the two tumbled out of the ship, Goop flattened his form midair, gliding to slow his descent before morphing into Cannonbolt. He slammed into Vilgax, the two crashing onto a jagged cliff below. Cannonbolt dug his claws into the rock, stopping himself just short of falling.

Cannonbolt: Man, sometimes I hate this watch.

Vilgax then rose from the wreckage, unfazed

Vilgax: I've toyed with you long enough, child.

The warlord goes to grab Cannonbolt but he quickly morphs into XLR8, evading Vilgax’s attacks, and circling him at blinding speeds.

XLR8: I can still give you a run for your money.

The Kinnecerline dashes away in the other direction at super speed, disappearing from sight. 

Vilgax: You can't hide from me forever, boy!

Just then, XLR8 appears running behind him as if he just lapped the planet. 

XLR8: Wasn't planning on it. Peek-a-boo!

He rams into Vilgax, thinking it'd do some damage but even XLR8’s speed isn't enough. Vilgax caught him mid-charge, slamming him into the ground.

XLR8: Ohh! I'm gonna feel that tomorrow.

Vilgax: For you, there is no tomorrow.

Vilgax uses his cybernetics to physically enhance his body and make himself even stronger, then begins rapidly attacking XLR8 while dodging every hit.

Vilgax: You can't escape me!

XLR8 sees an opportunity and tries to attack Vilgax but the warlord grabs him, spins him around, and tosses him into a rock. XLR8 then transforms into Diamondhead, firing crystal shards, but Vilgax crushes them all effortlessly.

Diamondhead: Special delivery!

Diamondhead didn't let up, getting in close and punching Vilgax's left and right with all his might, but this was in vain as it only resulted in his hands shattering. 

Diamondhead: Oh, man. Guess I should have seen that coming. Unh! Ohh!

Vilgax then grabs Diamondhead and slams him hard into the ground, causing cracks to form in his face from the impact. As Vilgax loomed over him, ready to deliver the finishing blow, Izuku morphed into Big Chill just in time, phasing through the warlord’s attack.

Big Chill: Yes! Sometimes, I love this watch.

Without giving him a chance to react, Big Chill quickly froze Vilgax with an ice beam before escaping the fight. Vilgax almost immediately breaks free and deflates his arms back to normal. He looks up, seeing his ship pass overhead and crash into the field below.

Back on the Chimerian Hammer, Aizawa has reset the coordinates so that it runs into the ground.

Aizawa: We need to leave NOW!

All Might pulls up back in the RV.

All Might: Everybody in!

They all piled in as All Might hits the gas pedal, driving the vehicle straight through the wreckage. 

All Might: Better hang on to something. This may get a little bumpy.

Ochako braces for impact as the Rust Bucket sped out, driving through the walls and leaping from the crashing ship just in time. The RV manages to crash land on the grass below and come to a stop. Luckily, nobody is seriously injured.

Aizawa: Everybody okay?

Ochako: Is "No" an opinion?

At that moment they all looked up to see the Chimerian Hammer falling out of the sky a few miles away from them. The impact sent a fiery shockwave through the air as Vilgax’s vessel slammed into the ground, blowing dust and debris everywhere. Through the wreckage, they could see a towering figure approaching them. From the rubble, Vilgax emerged, battered but still alive. 

All Might: Oh no... 

The scene cuts to Big Chill as he glides down the mountainside, wings faltering before he crash-landing into the dirt. Izuku tumbled to the ground, gasping for air, his body trembling with exhaustion. The Omnitrix begins beeping and flashing red, as it seems to have finally used up all its power from the rapid transformations. Izuku struggles to stand, holding his side. 

Izuku: *panting* The others… please… let them be okay.

As his gaze lifted, he froze. The Chimerian Hammer loomed like a fallen colossus, its once-imposing form now smoking and broken. Nearby, the Rust Bucket lay in ruins, shattered glass, twisted metal, and rising smoke forming a graveyard of destruction.

Izuku: Oh no!

He immediately rushed toward the scene looking for any signs of his comrades. The Rust Bucket was severely banged up with metal scraps and broken glass everywhere as smoke and fire surrounded the area. 

Izuku: Guys! Where are you?

His voice echoed in the eerie silence. A tremor shook the ground, followed by the unmistakable sound of heavy metal grinding against stone. Izuku turned and saw the source of his nightmare.

Vilgax emerged from the wreckage, towering and unscathed. In his massive claws, he held Aizawa and Thirteen, both limp and battered. Beneath his crushing foot lay Ochako, her face pale and smeared with blood as she struggled to resist the alien tyrant's overwhelming strength. Nearby, All Might slumped to the ground, his buff form flickering away, powerless and defeated. Izuku trembled with both fear and rage. 

Izuku: NO! Let them go, Vilgax!

The warlord's crimson eyes locked onto him, glowing with malice. His voice dripped with cruel satisfaction.

Vilgax: A bold demand… from a boy out of options. But I’m feeling generous. A trade, then. The Omnitrix... for their lives.

Ochako struggled to stand, with Vilgax's weight pressing down on her. She could barely get a spark going and was bleeding from her forehead as she weakly called out to her best friend. 

Ochako: Deku… don’t do it… if he gets the watch… he’ll destroy everything…

Vilgax's claws tightened around his prisoners. His foot pressed harder on Ochako’s chest, forcing a pained gasp from her lips.

Ochako: AAH!!

Vilgax: *snarling* SILENCE! You’re in no position to speak.

Izuku’s heart pounded, the scene before him blending with a memory—a different moment, but the same helplessness. Ochako, buried under rubble during the entrance exam, staring at him with those same desperate, trusting eyes as before. 

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He gritted his teeth, his hands shaking as he scrolled through the Omnitrix. The screen looped endlessly, the alien roster spinning like a wheel mocking his indecision.

"None of my aliens are strong enough to beat him. What am I gonna do? What can I do? The only thing I haven't tried is One for All... but even then, I can't beat him with just that! This is a lose-lose situation! If I use One for All then..."

Izuku then comes to a realization. He knows exactly which alien to use. He glares at Vilgax still crushing his best friend.

Vilgax: I grow impatient! The Omnitrix or their lives! CHOOSE!!!

Izuku stepped forward, voice shaking but filled with resolve.

Izuku: Let her go...

Vilgax: What's that now?

Izuku's body trembled as sparks of greening lightning flickered around the Omnitrix. 

Izuku: That’s my best friend under your foot… if you so much as touch her... if you lay a hand on her, I swear… I’LL MAKE YOU PAY, VILGAX!!!

Green lightning and red markings begin to cover Izuku's body, as he charged toward Vilgax. He slammed down on the Omnitrix, his body becomes coated in crystal armor as Diamondhead appeared, decking Vilgax in the face with a powerful smash.

"DIAMONDHEAD!!!"

Vilgax was caught off guard by the overwhelming power in that single strike and sent flying across the battlefield. However, the recoil of the attack caused the petrosapien's arm to shatter. The Petrosapien then rushes to Ochako's side, bending down to help her up.

Diamondhead: You okay?

Ochako: *weakly* Yeah. B-But your arm-!

Diamondhead flexed his newly reconstructed fist, his determination unshaken. Vilgax rose from the rubble, his rage palpable as he advanced, eyes blazing with fury. Diamondhead stepped forward, placing himself between Vilgax and Ochako.

Ochako: Hey, Deku?

Diamondhead glanced back, his resolve unwavering.

Ochako: Kick his ass.

Diamondhead’s grin widened as he faced Vilgax, the crystals on his body gleaming in the flickering light of the battlefield. He slammed a fist into his open palm, the sound like thunder echoing in the tense silence. Green lightning crackled around his form, surging with power.

Diamondhead: With pleasure. 

Vilgax: Rrrgh! You are truly full of surprises, but I grow tired of this!

Diamondhead: Took the words right out of my mouth, Squid Face! So whaddya say?

He pounds his fist into his hand, as more green lightning sparks around him.

Diamondhead: Round two?

With a roar, Vilgax charged, his claws slashing through the air as Diamondhead met him head-on. The two titans collided, the impact sending shockwaves rippling through the terrain. Vilgax’s blows rained down like a storm, but the strength of One For All reinforced Diamondhead’s crystals, making them harder with every strike. Diamondhead retaliated with a flurry of devastating punches, each one shattering his arms, but reforming instantly as he continued the pressure.

From the sidelines, Aizawa watched, his face a mix of awe and disbelief.

Aizawa: What the hell's gotten into that kid?

All Might smiles.

All Might: It’s not just the Omnitrix fueling him anymore. That’s his power—his resolve.

Diamondhead leaped high into the air, winding back a punch with all the force of his enhanced body and slamming it into Vilgax’s chest. The blow sent the alien tyrant skidding across the ground, his claws carving trenches into the dirt as he struggled to stop himself. 

Vilgax: What's this power boost? The boy has become stronger somehow!

"Because of how powerful One for All is, the quirk's recoil takes a toll on my body. Normally my arm would be broken, so I have to limit my power. If I was in human form, I'd be destroying my body..."

Vilgax slides back into the dirt, digging his claws into the ground, and uses his cybernetics to physically enhance his body once again.

"...But Diamondhead can regenerate almost instantly. Meaning now... I don't have to hold back! I CAN GO ALL OUT AND DEFEAT THIS GUY!"

Vilgax roared and charged once more, his cybernetic enhancements glowing as they pushed his body to its limits. Diamondhead braced, crossing his arms to block the attack. The force of the blow was monumental, but not even a crack appeared in his crystal armor.

Diamondhead: *grinning* My turn.

He delivered a devastating uppercut, the power of One For All sending Vilgax hurtling into the sky. Diamondhead launched himself after him, channeling One For All’s power into his legs to propel him upward. In mid-air, he unleashed a barrage of crystal shards, the projectiles striking Vilgax from every angle before he landed another earth-shattering punch that drove Vilgax back into the ground like a meteor.

Before Vilgax can recover, Diamondhead stomps on the ground, causing several massive crystals to rise up from the ground, trapping Vilgax. The Petrosapien doesn't let up, rushing at Vilgax and hitting him with another full-power smash, shattering the crystals and sending the warlord crashing back into his own ship, landing on some computer parts, causing the ship to hover in the air and beginning to take flight once more. Vilgax is left with a black eye as a result of the onslaught by Diamondhead. Vilgax snarled, his body sparking as he enhanced his cybernetics once more.

Vilgax: YOU FOOL! The auto-destruct launch sequence has been initiated! You've doomed us both!

Diamondhead: Nope. Just you.

Diamondhead’s crystals flared, green lightning dancing along his body as he bulked up for one final strike. As Vilgax lunged, Diamondhead wound back his fist, the air around him crackling with raw energy.

Diamondhead: SMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH!!

His punch connected with Vilgax’s midsection, the impact sending the alien tyrant crashing back into the hull his ship. Before Vilgax could recover, Diamondhead launched a massive crystal shard, pinning him to the ship’s interior. Vilgax can only watch as Diamondhead taunts him before exiting the ship.

Computer: Commencing self-destruct launch.

Vilgax: NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Moments later, the ship exploded in a fiery burst, fragments scattering across the sky like a meteor shower. On the ground, Ochako shielded her eyes before realizing what had happened.

Ochako: HE DID IT! DIAMONDHEAD DID IT!!!

Aizawa: But where's Midoriya?

Ochako squinted, searching the smoke-filled sky.

Ochako: Look!

Through the haze, a figure descended rapidly, landing with a resounding crash. As the dust cleared, Diamondhead knelt in a superhero landing, his crystalline armor gleaming. The Omnitrix beeped and flashed red before timing out, leaving Izuku kneeling in his human form, battered but victorious.

Ochako: DEKU!

She sprinted toward him and threw her arms around him, hugging him tightly.

Izuku: Did I look cool?

Ochako: Not bad for a doofus.

Izuku just smiles He then turns to his mentor and teacher.

Izuku: We need to talk.