Was I a bit too harsh? All Might wondered, remembering the shattered expression on his young fan's face. Stupid Toshi stupid!
"Nothing I can do about it now." he sighed "I need to go get this guy over to-" he patted his empty pockets and looked down in a panic. Oh no. He raced back up the stairs to get a better look over the city. As he neared the top he heard...Laughter??
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"You can't become a hero without a quirk" the words echoed over and over in his head as he stood there dazedly Can't be a hero. Can't be a hero. Can't be a-
"Bullshit. Who said you couldn't be a hero?" an 8-year-old Katsuki yelled defiantly "Just wait Zuzu! You're gonna be the number 2 hero that surpasses even All Might! You and I are gonna be the two goddamn best hero's this world has ever seen!!"
That's right.
"Well would you look at that" Bakugo grinned "You're finally getting smart with your fighting."
You're just like everyone else All Might.
"You're quirkless." The boy blurted out.
"And if you got a fucking problem with it you'll end up like dipshit over here" Bakugo smirked, glaring insolently for anyone to have a problem with it.
I can't believe it.
"I hate to say it and if you ever tell anyone I'll deny it but, you're strong okay? Like, crazy strong. And fast. And smart."
This pompous, self-righteous asshole is the only who truly believed I could do it. A crazed giggle escaped him as more memories surfaced, drowning out the hero's words.
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"A hero?" Mina asked, "really Midori-chan?"
"What." Izuku teased defiantly "Don't think I can do it?"
"Of course not!" she laughed, surprising him"That's amazing! I want to be a hero too!" she hooked an arm around his shoulder excitedly and gestured to the skyline grandly "You and Me o-toto! Haya and The Acid Queen! Best hero team up the world has ever had! I can see it now!!"
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"I was thinking about what you said yesterday Izu-chan" Shinsou mumbled, fidgeting with his serving tray. He took a deep breath and finally blurted "I want to become a hero just like you!"
"Really??!!" Midoriya squealed and tackled him with a hug "That's amazing Sou-chan!!" he paused "Wait. You really think I can be a hero?"
"If someone like you thinks someone like me can be a hero" he smiled gently "I know you can do it too"
"Damn right." Tamako cackled "If anyone is reckless and stubborn enough to become the first quirkless hero, it'd be our little o-toto!"
"Consider us your first fans!" Taka chuckled, snatching food from Hisoki
"Yay!" Mina cheered "The three of us are gonna be the best!"
"Hey!" Sero whined throwing fries at the pink girl "What am I to you? Chopped liver?"
"You can be the side kick Sero-kun" she replied and stuck her tongue out at him. There was an indignant squawk and fries went everywhere
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"You want to be a hero too Tsu-chan?"
"You're gonna be a hero Mido-chan?" she asked "Really? Well, I mean I'm not surprised to be honest. If anyone has the most potential to be a hero it'd be you"
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Diamonds in the Rough *INDEFINITE HIATUS*
FanfictionEveryone told Midoriya he couldn't be a hero without a quirk. Everyone that is, except his best friend Bakugo Katsuki. Then again, no one else has seen him beat the shit out of someone with a brick and a 2x4 plank of wood... Cover art credit goes to...
