"The Masked Hero: The Rise of Vigilante Deku"

"The Phone Call" (16)

Izuku's heart raced as he read the threatening note left for him in his dorm room. He had no idea what the truth was that this person was referring to, but he was terrified at the thought of it being revealed. He tried to push the thought out of his mind and focus on his training, but he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of his mind.

As he laid in bed that night, trying to fall asleep, Izuku couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. He tossed and turned, unable to relax. And then, just as he was drifting off, he heard a loud noise from the kitchen.

Startled, Izuku sat up in bed and listened carefully. The noise sounded like glass breaking. He quickly got out of bed and made his way to the kitchen, his heart pounding in his chest.

As he stepped into the kitchen, he was confronted by the mysterious person from the phone call. The person was standing in the corner, their face shrouded in darkness.

"What are you doing here?" Izuku demanded, trying to keep the fear out of his voice.

"I told you, Izuku," the person said in a cold, calculated tone. "I know the truth and I won't rest until it's revealed. You can't hide it forever."

Izuku's mind raced as he tried to figure out what to do. He knew he couldn't just let this person expose his secret, whatever it was. But he also didn't want to resort to violence.

"Please, just tell me what you want," Izuku said, trying to appeal to the person's humanity. "I'll do whatever it takes to make it right, just don't reveal the truth."

The person let out a cold, cruel laugh. "It's too late for that, Izuku. The truth will be revealed, whether you like it or not. And when it is, your life will never be the same."

"Tell me the truth!"

"Your father... Is All For One..."

With that, the person turned and disappeared into the night, leaving Izuku alone and terrified in the kitchen. He knew he had to do something, but he had no idea where to even begin. All he could do was wait and hope that somehow, he would be able to keep the truth hidden.

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Izuku sat in his dorm room, staring at the note that had been left for him. He had no idea what the truth was that this person was referring to, but he had a feeling it was something big. He couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of his mind.

The next morning, he decided to confide in his closest friend, Ochaco Uraraka. He knew he could trust her and maybe together, they could come up with a solution.

"Ochaco, I have a problem," Izuku said, pacing back and forth in her dorm room. "Someone knows a secret about me and they're threatening to reveal it. I don't know what to do."

Ochaco's eyes widened in concern. "What secret, Izuku? You can tell me, I won't judge you."

Izuku hesitated for a moment before finally confessing the truth. "The truth is...my father is All For One, the biggest villain in the world."

Ochaco's expression froze in shock and she took a step back. "What? Izuku, that's...that's impossible. How could that be true?"

Izuku let out a sigh and sat down on Ochaco's bed. "I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. My mother never told me who my father was, but I recently found out that it was All For One. I don't know how to deal with this and I'm scared of what will happen if it's revealed to the public."

Ochaco's expression softened and she sat down next to Izuku. "Izuku, it's okay. You're not responsible for your father's actions. You're still a hero, no matter what anyone says."

Izuku let out a sigh of relief, grateful for Ochaco's understanding. "But what am I going to do about this person who knows the truth? They're threatening to reveal it and I don't know how to stop them."

Ochaco thought for a moment before a determined look crossed her face. "We'll figure out a way to stop them together. We'll go to the pro heroes and tell them everything. They'll help us protect your secret and keep you at UA."

Izuku nodded, feeling a sense of hope for the first time since the mysterious phone call. Together, he and Ochaco made a plan to go to the pro heroes and reveal everything. It wasn't going to be easy, but Izuku knew that with Ochaco by his side, he could face anything.