The Ultimate Hero

A Dream come true

You were looking around to see what building they landed on. You had found it and saw them having a conversation so you decided to hide and eavesdrop.

Midoriya: Even if I'll never have superpowers... Even if everyone thinks I'm useless... Despite everything, I still dream. And I have to know. Is it possible to become a hero, even if I don't have a Quirk? I'm a normal kid without any powers. Could I ever hope to be someone like you?

All Might: Without a Quirk?

All of a sudden, All Might started groaning and grunting as smoke or steam appeared out of nowhere. 

All Might: Oh, no. Not now, dammit! Not here!

Midoriya: People think I don't have a chance. That not having any powers makes me some kinda weakling. My classmates like to make fun of me. But you know what? That makes me wanna prove them wrong. Ever since I was a kid, I've thought that saving people is the coolest thing you can do. I want people to see my fearless smile and feel safe. And be the kind of hero everyone in the world looks up to. Just like you!

The smoke/steam dissipated and where All Might used to be, an old man seemed to take his place. Midoriya screamed in shock as you stood behind your hiding place, shocked to your core.

Midoriya: I-- Wait. Who...? Ah! Where'd All Might go? You! You're not him. You're a fake! An imposter!

You ran out of the shadows and formed your hand into a hammer and the other into a shield.

You: Who are you and what did you do with All Might?!

Old Man: I assure you that I am All M--

The man started to bleed from his mouth who creeped out both you and Midoriya.

Midoriya: Impossible!

All Might: You know how guys at the pool are always suckin' in and flexin' and tryin' look buff? I'm like that.

Midoriya: This can't be real! No. I'm dreaming. All Might's a giant of a man who saves everyone. He defeats all obstacles, and wins the day with a fearless smile.

All Might sighs before speaking.

All Might: There's plenty of fear behind that smile. I'm counting on you both to keep your mouths shut. Don't go talking about this online or telling your friends.

Midoriya: --Huh...?

All Might lifts up his shirt and show you both a horrific scar.

All Might: Pretty gross, right? I got this in a big fight five years back. My respiratory system was basically destroyed. I lost my whole stomach. All the surgeries have pretty much worn me out. And it can't be fixed. Right now I can only do hero work for about 3 hours a day. Rest of the time, this is what I look like.

Midoriya: No way... Five years ago? So does that mean it was the fight with Toxic Chainsaw?

All Might: Wow, you know your stuff. But no. The punk may've landed some hits, but he couldn't bring me down. Most of the world has never heard of this fight. I did everything I could to keep it under wraps. I'm supposed to be the guy who's always smiling, right? I'm the Symbol of Peace. People everywhere have to think that I'm never afraid. But honestly, I smile to hide the fear inside. It's just a brave face I put on when the pressure is high. This job isn't easy. Pro heroes are always having to risk their lives. Some villains just can't be beaten without powers. So, can you be a hero? Not without a Quirk.

Midoriya stood there, shocked by the words his favorite hero said to him.

Midoriya: I see...

All Might: If you wanna help people, there are plenty other ways to do it. You could become a police officer. They get crap because the heroes capture most of the villains. But it's a fine profession.