Freedom (Deku x Reader)

Part 35

I began to run, but they continued to chase me. 

"Please!! Can I have a picture?!"

"I'm a big fan!"

"Do you know All Might!?"

I just ran faster until I saw the entrance of the school. Looking back, I see more and more people from other streets also joining in in excitement. I groan.

"Why did All Might have to leave me today of all days? I should have just flown to school."

I run through the gates and stop, taking in a grateful breath at home base as the security gate slams shut before the crowd could even get close. 

"Hey L/n~!" Present Mic calls out to me as he and Snipe walk up to the gate.

"Good morning." Snipe nods.

"Mornin'."

"We got several complaints of students struggling to get to school because of crazy fans, so most of the pro heros are helping to escort them here." He explains.

"Yeah, I just got a good example of that just now."

"It's what happens when you're famous. Well, we're gonna go guard the gate and help students get through the crowd. See ya later!"

I wave them off and walk to Recovery girl to get healed, then back to class. When I get there, I'm greeted by the others and we all talk about their strange experiences with people getting excited to meet them. Mine so far seems to be the wildest since I'm the only one to be chased. Izuku and Iida soon come in.

"Hey you two." I smile.

"Good morning y/n." They both say.

"How are you and you brother Iida?" I notice him stiffen a little when I asked, I don't think anyone else noticed though.

"We're both good, thank you greatly for your concern. My brother is even better and is healing quickly." He face seemed the slightest bit strained. I could smell him lying from several miles away, but he clearly didn't want to go on further with this conversation so I backed off.

"Alright, that's good to hear." 

Mr. Aizawa comes in soon enough and class starts. He didn't have his bandages on anymore. He then explains that today's class time will be dedicated to us making up our very own hero names and their importance. Midnight came in and explained that she will be the judge.

We're given dry erase boards and markers to write them down. Everyone is presenting theirs when the time to brainstorm is over. I mostly block out what the others were saying, and only tune into Izuku's and Iida's. When my name is called up to show mine I sighed and walked up to the podium. 

"So what will your Hero name be y/n?"

I take in on last deep breath and lift up the board. "My Hero name will be, Conviction. Convict for short." 

"Eh!?" The class yells in confusion.

"Silence." Midnight shushes the class and looks back to me. "Why do you want that to be your name? You know, that name will stick with you as soon as you graduate. You can try to change it, but the people will always know you as that."

I nod. "I know, and I don't plan to change it." I glance quickly at Bakugo, who is staring at me in confusion as I blatantly accept the nickname he gave me. "The main definition of it is a formal declaration of someone being committed of a crime...well...I kind of want that to be my thing. I don't want to be apart of a jury or court, but a hero stopping a villain in their act of crime." I shift from my uncomfortable stance and stand more confidently. "It even matches my quirk. I usually use a move that stops people where they stand. Not only that b-but....." I choke up and fight to hold back the tears stinging the back of my eyes.