Wings of Awakening

Part 6

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden hue over Dagobah Beach, Izuku Midoriya stood beside his mentor, Hawks, admiring their hard work. The beach sparkled under the fading sunlight, its transformation from a trash-laden wasteland to a beautiful landscape nearly surreal.

"Hey, Hawks! We really did it! The beach looks amazing!" Izuku exclaimed, wiping sweat from his brow and taking in the breathtaking view.

"Absolutely! You've come a long way, Izuku. I'm proud of you!" Hawks replied, a satisfied grin plastered across his face. "This place is almost unrecognizable. Just think, if we can clean up the beach, imagine what you can do at U.A.!"

Izuku nodded, feeling a surge of pride. "I can't believe how much I've improved. But... I still have something important to do before the entrance exams."

Hawks raised an eyebrow. "Oh? What's that?"

Izuku hesitated for a moment, his heart racing at the thought of sharing his secret. "I need to tell my mom that my quirk has finally come in."

"Good call. She deserves to hear it from you," Hawks encouraged, giving him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "Just make sure you don't make it sound too dramatic, or she might start asking you to wear a cape or something!"

Izuku chuckled, the nervousness still lingering in the back of his mind. "Yeah, I'll try not to make it too over-the-top."

With one last look at the pristine beach, he took a deep breath. It's time to come clean.

After finishing their training, Izuku arrived home, his heart pounding with anticipation. He found his mother, Inko, in the kitchen, her hands busy preparing dinner. The comforting aroma of miso soup filled the air, wrapping him in a sense of warmth.

"Hey, Mom! Can I talk to you for a minute?" he called out, his voice slightly shaky.

"Of course, sweetheart! Just a moment," she replied, turning to face him with a warm smile that made his heart swell.

As she wiped her hands on a towel and walked over, Izuku took a deep breath, steeling himself for the conversation. He knew she had been supportive of his efforts to prepare for the entrance exams, but he also felt guilty for keeping his quirk a secret for so long.

"Um, I've been training really hard for the entrance exams," he began, nervously fiddling with his hands. "And... I have something important to share."

Inko's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "You have? You've been training hard for the past few months. Did something good happen?"

Izuku hesitated, feeling the weight of his decision. How do I even start? "Well, I've been keeping something from you. I discovered that my quirk has finally emerged."

Inko's expression shifted to one of concern, and she stepped closer. "What do you mean? You mean you have your quirk now?"

"Yeah, I... I have retractable wings, Mom! And I can use telekinesis just like you" he blurted out, the words rushing out before he could second-guess himself.

Her eyes widened in surprise, a mixture of pride and disbelief washing over her. "I'm so happy for you honey!, I knew you were training hard, but this is incredible! I thought you were just trying to get in shape for the exams."

Izuku felt the nervousness fade away, replaced by excitement. "I wanted to wait until I was ready to tell you everything. I've been working with a pro hero who saw me cleaning up the beach. He's been helping me train my body and my quirks."

Inko's face softened with understanding. "oh, that explain the coming home later than usual and the change in meal plans"

"Yeah, well, I guess I kind of kept it all a secret to surprise you. I didn't want to worry you while I figured everything out," Izuku admitted, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.

His mother enveloped him in a warm hug, and Izuku felt the tension melt away. " You will never disappoint me Izuku! You've always had the heart of a hero. I believe in you!"

As they pulled away, Izuku felt a surge of happiness. He had finally shared this significant part of his life, and the relief was palpable.

"Just promise me one thing," she added, raising a finger playfully. "You be safe "

Izuku laughed, his earlier nerves dissipating. "I promise, Mom"

With that, Izuku felt ready to focus on the entrance exams with his head held high, supported by his mother's unwavering belief in him.