My Hero Nomu: HELIOS

Chapter 1: Flickering Embers And Desperation

"It all began in China in Qingqing City. There was news that a baby that gave off light was born. Ever since then, superpowers were discovered in various places. The cause was unclear. There are many theories from rats carrying a mutating virus, to human evolution... or it could have simply been an accident that was beyond our control or knowledge." A 166 cm (≈5'5 feet) lean teenager with ash gray hair in an undercut hairstyle, large circular ash gray eyes and a handsome face started to explain.

"Time passed and superpowers became the norm and dreams became reality! At present 80% of the world's population consists of super humans with special abilities. The world fell into chaos as along with the exceptional abilities came an explosion in crime rate. But a new profession that everyone once only dreamed about entered the spotlight! While nations struggled to overhaul their legal systems, brave individuals took up the mantle of heroes straight out of comic books. Protecting the people from evildoers! With public support, some quickly acquired the right to serve as heroes in an official capacity." The teen finished before he finally closed a textbook. "And that's a quick summary of how our Hero Society was built. Ready for tomorrow's exam Katsuma-kun?"

A young boy with brown eyes, curly, light brown hair, and a small patch of freckles in the middle of his face quickly nodded, "Yes! Thank you for helping me study for tomorrow's exam, Izuku-niisan."

Izuku waved back nonchalantly, "No worries. Just make sure you ace that test tomorrow."

"Right!" Katsuma replied before he started to glance around nervously, "Hey, Izuku-niichan. Do you think I could be a cool Hero?"

The teenager blinked at the sudden question, then hummed in thought. "Hmm well, why do you want to become a Hero?"

"I want to become a Hero so that I can save people with a smile like All Might!" The boy replied passionately.

Izuku smiled, satisfied with the answer, "Then as long as you don't lose sight of your goal, I'm sure that you'll become a cool Hero."

"Really?! Even with my Quirk? I know it's not strong like other Heroes' Quirks..."

"Nonsense!" The silver haired boy protested immediately. "Your Quirk is amazing Katsuma-kun. If you trained your body and your Quirk, you'll become one of the best Rescue Heroes in the field. You'll basically be a combat medic who can easily save a lot of people. And when you start training your Quirk you might be able to find other uses for it, which will help expand your options." Izuku finished to which the boy looked awestruck.

"Wow! I can do all that...?" He nodded to himself. "Thank you, Izuku-niisan." The child then suddenly pouted, seemingly remembering something, "Izuku-niisan when will you tell us what your Quirk is?!"

Izuku gulped, looking both shocked and nervous. "Quirk? What do you mean, Quirk? I'm Quirkless, remember?"

"Oh please, you're a terrible liar, Baka-niisan. Katsuma and I have seen you when you fabricated those papers about having a two-joint in your toe. We also noticed how warm your body always is even when it's freezing. Plus you never get sick. And finally, despite never doing any physical activities, you're physically stronger than most people, even among those with mutant and enhancement Quirks." A new voice full of suspicion joined in.

The teenager looked at the person who had just entered the room, though he already knew who it was. He found himself staring at a small girl with dark brown eyes, straight brown hair styled into pigtails with dark pink bubble-shaped bands, and a small patch of freckles in the middle of her face.

Izuku smiled sheepishly, Mahoro is just too perceptive and smart for her own good. "Mahoro-chan I don't-"

"Save it pretty boy. I don't want to hear your excuses." She rudely interrupted.