The Innocence of a Hero

chapter 4

For Izuku, each of his Innocence felt different.

His Bloody Archives felt comfortable yet still foreign at the same time. As if it was something that was meant for Izuku, a part of him, like an extra limb yet still be unfamiliar at times as if it can still do more, be more,but Izuku didn’t know what it could still do or be. He could get lost in the feeling of using Bloody Archives but he just can’t help thinking that there’s still more to know . Sometimes, it feels like Izuku was just looking at the surface of an ocean. He knew how vast it was but he doesn’t know the deep darkness beneath the calm waters.

His Dark Boots was simple, straightforward, powerful, unrestricted and felt so protective. Using it always felt like walking on air while wearing a full suit of armor, Izuku felt like he could go anywhere without anyone and anything stopping him. However, as much as his Dark Boots gave him freedom, it also at times felt like shackles, never letting him forget the day that man left. Not that Izuku wanted to forget, not really. His Dark Boots always served as an ugly reminder that one didn’t need to be a villain to hurt someone and that one didn’t need to kill to make a person feel like dying. Izuku would have flashes of resentment towards Dark Boots while using it but he’d immediately feel guilty about it and he’d hate himself a little more.

His last Innocence was an odd one. It was mysterious yet it was the easiest out of the three that Izuku could use. It didn’t feel as natural as his Bloody Archives nor was it as impactful as his Dark Boots. However, this Innocence just radiated kindness and fear. No, it didn’t cause fear, the innocence itself felt somewhat hesitant and afraid. It really represented well how Izuku was when he was young. It took a while for it to assimilate with Izuku, not because it was incompatible with him, quite the opposite really. It was the second closest to Izuku’s nature after Bloody Archives but the reason it took longer than usual was because Izuku was unconsciously rejecting it. He’s still struggling with it really, but despite Izuku’s resistance, he could still use his innocence easily. His innocence felt like a warm blanket that would envelop him. Izuku also has a feeling that this warmth could cover a much much larger space than what he’s capable of now but it’s just a feeling.

God only knows what would happen if he can completely be one with all three of his Innocence but Izuku doesn’t know if he’s looking forward to it or dreading it instead.

Izuku had a long time to study all of his Innocence and there’s one thing that he found amusing. Each of his Innocence symbolized three of his greatest desires and greatest fears. His Bloody Archives represented his desire for information and his fear of ignorance. His Dark Boots represented his desire for freedom and his fear of stagnancy. His last Innocence was the easiest for him to use because it represented the strongest emotions he had, his desire to save and his fear of being useless and unwanted.

My third and last Innocence can’t help me dominate an opponent through information, speed and power but it wasn’t any less in its ability to save.

Izuku stood at the top of a roof and lifted his left arm and activated his Innocence.

“Innocence Invocate:”