Rising Smoke || A Radioactive Biohazard

Chapter 1: A Child's Wish

When you're a three year old, you don't think of your future that hard. You only care if your crayons still work and TV shows, like Hero's Journey. Now Hōshasei loved watching those shows like any other kid, his smile was just as big as his excitement. He'd watch in awe and admiration of the heroes that came on the episodes to defeat the villains. Beating the bad guys was the highlight of any kid's show. His mother, Kagaku, watched her son in fondness. She was so happy that her little angel wanted to be a hero; she kept encouraging him, saying how amazing he would be! His father, Enmaku, didn't comment on his son's dreams. Enmaku rather focused on his research and work. His job consisted of researching how certain medication effects quirk users; how it can benefit or hurt depending on the medication used on particular users. So far, they have discovered better medication for mutant quirk users. Occasionally, his wife would help by using her quirk to mix certain chemicals. Kagaku was a science teacher at an elementary school since her quirk, Chemical Reaction, was perfectly suited for it. On her days off she'd would help Enmaku with his research. 

Kagaku would sometimes wish and ask her husband to play with their son. He would often dismiss her, claiming he was too busy or tired to play with Hōshasei that day.  Enmaku eventually stopped ignoring her requests after one day Kagaku decided to call his work place to ask for time off for him. His boss decided to ask Enmaku to take at least 4 days off so he could connect with his son. While he was angry that his work was put on hold, he fell back in love with his wife. He began to learn to pay attention to his son.  

Hōshasei was so excited to turn four. He knew he would get a quirk soon, and he was practically bouncing off the walls of his home. His birthday was held and the family celebrated by inviting a few of his classmates. Some had already gotten their quirk before the age or a little after turning four. He was happy that his father had suddenly started taking in interest in him around 4 months ago; he was starting to bond with his dad well just like his mom said he would! After all his classmates left, his mother gave him a gift that she hid away so Hōsha could open it in private. Enmaku also had gotten him a present, but was a little self conscious about giving it to him during the party. His father never really gave much thought into the presents before. He figured Hōshasei was too young to care at the time and was easily satisfied with simple things. His mother gave him a knitted blanket she had been working on for a year. His father gave him an All Might action figure. Both items were cherished by the mint haired boy; held close to his chest as he thanked his parents. Today was a good day! His father played with him! His mother baked a cake and let him stay up! Ice cream too! Fun birthday games and music! Hōsha tired himself out, he laid in the main room on the floor. His parents tucked him into his room, Kagaku kissed his forehead while her husband watched from the doorway. Afterwards they closed the door and cleaned up before going to bed. 

He had made his wish that day.

His wish was to have a strong quirk and make his father proud of him.

A simple wish. A childish wish. 

He had received his quirk a month later. 

He had gone to school and it was time for a break for kids to talk about what happened over the break. Hōshasei's mouth began to emit a mint green smoke, he didn't think much of it since he didn't feel different. He only coughed as more came from his mouth, though nothing hurt. After about 10 minutes, one of his classmates began to cough violently and tell the teacher they felt sick. Around five others raised their hands in agreement. It was then the teacher took notice to Hōsha in the back corner of the room near the windows. His friend, Akami, fell over after being exposed to the smoke for too long. One by one his classmates passed out, fell ill, or started coughing. The teacher called for help and eventually the heroes and police came.