Izuku The forgotten Jade emperor.

Tipping Scales

The day after the Provisional Hero License Exam results were announced, I found myself restless. Despite having passed, a lingering unease settled within me. The dorms were unusually quiet, with many students still basking in their recent success.

As evening fell, I decided to take a walk, seeking the solitude of the more secluded parts of the campus. The shadows grew longer, and the air cooled as I wandered into a rarely used pathway surrounded by dense foliage. It was here, in the dim light, that I heard footsteps behind me.

"Izuku," a familiar voice called out.

I turned to see Izumi approaching, her expression a mix of determination and something else—something that made my stomach tighten.

"What do you want?" I asked, my tone colder than intended.

"I need to ask you something," she said, stopping a few feet away from me. "Are you... my missing brother?"

The question hung in the air, heavy and suffocating. My heart pounded in my chest as anger flared within me. This was not a conversation I wanted to have, especially not with her.

"What does it matter? it's not you thought he could be hero or any thing just a quirkless deku isn't he" I replied, turning away. "Why can't you just leave it alone?"

"I have to know!" she insisted, stepping closer. "I have to know if you're the brother I've been searching for all these years."

Her persistence only fueled my anger. I started walking away, trying to escape the confrontation. But before I could get far, I felt a sharp pain in my back. Izumi had punched me, her strength augmented by One For All. I stumbled forward, the force of the blow nearly knocking me off my feet.

"Is this how you handle things?" I snarled, turning back to face her. "You think violence will get you answers?"

"You won't give me any other choice!" she shouted, her eyes filled with tears. "Why won't you just tell me the truth?"

The fight was inevitable. Anger and frustration boiled over, and we clashed in the dark, secluded area. Izumi's punches came hard and fast, each one powered by One For All. I dodged and countered, using my own skills to deflect her attacks.

"You're not the only one with questions, Izumi!" I yelled, blocking a powerful punch and retaliating with a kick. "But you can't force answers out of people like this!"

The fight escalated,she was pushing herself to the limit meanwhile i wouldn't had even class this as a fight. I could feel my own power surging, the force manipulation coursing through my body as I used it to defend myself. Every blow I landed, every attack I deflected, only seemed to heighten the intensity of our confrontation.

Finally, as the fight reached its peak, a dark shadow loomed over us. Aizawa-sensei stepped between us, his scarf wrapping around us both and forcing us apart.

"Enough!" he commanded, his voice a harsh whisper in the darkness. "This ends now."

Izumi and I stood panting, glaring at each other as Aizawa-sensei's presence cooled the heated moment.

"What do you think you're doing?" he demanded, looking from me to Izumi. "This kind of behavior is unacceptable. You're both suspended for a week."

Izumi opened her mouth to protest, but Aizawa-sensei cut her off. "No excuses. You will take this time to reflect on your actions. Izumi, you will remain in the dorms. Izuku, you will spend your suspension back home in the mountains. Perhaps some distance will help you both cool off."

He released us from his scarf, and the weight of his words settled heavily on my shoulders. I glanced at Izumi one last time before turning away. The anger still simmered within me, but there was also a deep sense of disappointment. This confrontation had been a long time coming, but it had solved nothing.

Returning to the mountains was a bittersweet relief. The familiar landscape brought a sense of peace that I desperately needed. The week of suspension provided me with ample time to think, to reflect on everything that had happened.

The days were spent training and meditating, the solitude allowing me to process my emotions. The nights were filled with restless dreams, memories of the confrontation with Izumi haunting my sleep. I couldn't shake the feeling of unresolved tension, the questions left unanswered.

As I trained, I pushed myself harder than ever, using the physical exertion to clear my mind. The mountains, with their serene beauty and challenging terrain, became both my sanctuary and my battleground. Every punch, every kick, every maneuver was a step toward regaining my focus.

One evening, as the sun set behind the peaks, casting a golden glow over the landscape, I paused to catch my breath. The tranquility of the moment contrasted sharply with the turmoil inside me.

I knew it was complex, wrapped in layers of pain and history. But for now, all I could do was keep moving forward, one step at a time. The suspension was temporary, but the lessons learned during this time would stay with me.

The week passed quickly, and soon it was time to return to UA. As I descended from the mountains, I felt a renewed sense of determination. The confrontation with Izumi was far from resolved, but I had gained some clarity during my time away. still i was suspended for another day just to reset myself in living in the dorms.

Back at UA, the atmosphere was less tense. My classmates weren't aware of the suspension, though they all knew something wasn't adding up. Izumi and I avoided each other, the distance between us palpable.

Aizawa-sensei called us both to his office. "I trust you both have taken this time to reflect," he said, his tone serious. "Moving forward, I expect you to handle your differences with more maturity. There are bigger challenges ahead, and you need to be prepared."

We nodded, understanding the gravity of his words. The suspension was over, but the journey ahead was just beginning. There were still many questions to be answered, many battles to be fought. But for now, all I could do was take it one day at a time, determined to face whatever came next.