The Line Between Light And Dark

Ch 29. Memories Are Like Smoke In The Wind

As soon as Yoichi explained what they had to do, all of the Vestiges leapt into action in an attempt to prevent the area from turning to dust completely. However, even when Daigorou attempted to create a Black Whip shield around the area, the whip shield itself began crumbling and it was at this moment, Yoichi realized there was nothing he could do.

If the crumbling didn't stop on it's own, then Izuku would die and they wouldn't exist anymore.

He just hoped whatever caused this was being treated, he hoped that someone out there would keep his big brother alive. He had finally began to feel a sliver of trust for them, he didn't want that to be for nothing. Sure he'd forgiven Izuku, but he had only just started regaining some semblance of trust with them and he wasn't willing to let that go.

Yoichi hugged Santou and Nisokudo close, his eyes scrunched closed and then that's when something unexpected happened.

A jolt of energy shot through him and from how his lovers tensed, it was clear it had done the same for them. Opening his eyes he nearly panicked when he saw what appeared to be past All For One's form standing there. Then he noticed inconsistencies, the hair, while light wasn't actually white, it was a pale green.

Their head moved to the side, to look behind them and Yoichi could see Izuku's red eyes they got from Second due to the singularity.

He inhaled when he noted their body shape/type was not that far off from Hikage, as well as having En's hair type...the soft messy, yet not curly hair En was known for. Finally, they turned completely around and Yoichi gaped, they had the same mole on their face as Nana...as well as Santou's facial structure.

Lastly, he noted the same clothing style as Daigorou, but this wasn't Izuku...or at least Yoichi didn't think so.

"Hello, One For All Vestiges." The Izuku lookalike greeted, voice seem to echo and bounce around, even though there was nothing for sound to bounce off of at the moment." I am All For One, the Quirk...not the person."

"All For One is...sentient?!" Yoichi exclaimed and the Quirk nodded, giving a so-so sign.

"Yes and no, since gaining One For All, I have existed." All For One stated simply." However that wasn't the case before, I look so different, due to this being how Izuku will look when he gains ever trait from you all."

Santou took a step forward with worry, hope, and fear in their eyes.

"Is Izuku ok?" Santou asked, sounding like he was desperate for a sliver of hope and All For One sighed, looking very conflicted.

"Izuku Aizawa, has ingested Water Hemlock and Castor Beans." All For One revealed and while most of the Vestiges, including Yoichi had no clue what that mean...he heard a sharp inhale from Hikage and turned to see the horror on the fourth user's face.

"Hikage, what's Water Hemlock and Castor Beans?" Yoichi asked warily and Hikage just shakily too a few deep breaths, likely grounding themselves.

He had a bad feeling about what he was about to hear, unfortunately, it was a valid fear.

"It's two extremely poisonous plants that are found in different countries and consuming them, can lead to death." All For One stated and Yoichi closed his eyes, Santou having clung even tighter to him." Not only that, but in the case of Water Hemlock...even surviving can cause permenant issues, including tremors for the rest of your life or....amnesia."

"Fuck!" Santou screamed out, making Yoichi turn to his lover in shock.

Santou never swore, even Nisokudo was surprised and he felt worry over his lover spike as they crumbled to the ground. Cries of anguish slipping out of their mouth, but when he tried to comfort them, they lashed out and shot him a glare. This was bad, Santou wasn't letting anyone comfort them.