Prologue - A Friendship Begins

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While returning home from private school, 14 year old Momo Yaoyorozu cuts through an alleyway. As she walks through, she is stopped by a stranger who was a few years older than her.

Stranger: What brings you here little lady?

Yaoyorozu: I'm just passing by.

As she tries to walk past the stranger, he grabs her wrist and pulls her towards him.

Stranger: Don't leave without giving me a kiss. Why not we have some fun.....

Yaoyorozu: I really have to go....please leave me alone!

Immediately, alarms begin to ring in Yaoyorozu. She felt uneasy as the stranger tried to feel her up.

Stranger: Aw c'mon baby! It's just one little kiss!

Yaoyorozu: I said leave me alone!

Yaoyorozu then uses her Creation Quirk to form a small baton and hits the stranger in the face. He reacts by backhanding her so hard that she was sent to the ground.

Stranger: You little bitch! You fucking little whore! Time to teach you tough love!

The stranger then pressed himself onto Yaoyorozu. She tried to fight back, but was unable to. It seemed that her cries for help would be unheard until a voice called out.

???: STOP!

The stranger and Yaoyorozu turn their attention to a boy who appeared to be around her age. His skin was pale white and had crimson eyes. His hair was long and wore ragged clothes. The stranger got up and confronted the boy.

Stranger: Why don't you mind your own fucking business kid?! Isn't it a little late for Halloween?!

The stranger began to laugh at the boy.

Boy: Leave....her.....alone....

The stranger then pulls out a switchblade and aimed it towards the boy.

Stranger: Or what?!

Without warning, the boy lunged at the stranger and bit his neck. The stranger tried to fight back, but the boy proved too strong.

Stranger: What the fuck are you doing?! Get off of me you little shit!

The boy began feasting on the stranger's blood. An uncontrollable thirst consumed the boy. Yaoyorozu watched with confusion in horror.

Boy: (No.....not now.....not now!)

Before he could kill him, the boy stopped. The stranger was knocked out as the boy breathed heavily with blood dripping from his mouth. He then turned to the frightened Yaoyorozu.

Boy: I'm....I'm sorry.

The boy began running away.

Yaoyorozu: No wait!

Boy: Leave me be!

Yaoyorozu began chasing the boy. At one point, he began gliding through the air.

Yaoyorozu: (A flying Quirk? Just who is this boy?!)

Eventually, Yaoyorozu caught up with the boy as he hid in a rundown shack. Upon seeing Yaoyorozu, the boy lashes out.

Boy: Why won't you leave me be?! Do you really wish to see the monster up close?! Why?! Why?!

Yaoyorozu: It's not like that! I....I wanted to thank you.....for saving me. If it weren't for you....who knows what he would've.....

The boy was taken aback by this. She wasn't screaming in fear or running way from him. She was doing the exact opposite of that. 

Boy: You.....wanted to thank me? You're not....scared of me....

Yaoyorozu: N.....no. 

Boy: Please leave me be.....

Yaoyorozu: My name is Momo Yaoyorozu! What's yours? It's considered rude to not give your name when a stranger gives you theirs.

The boy was caught off guard by the quick wit of this girl. He didn't want to be rude, so he gave his name. 

Boy: Morbius. Michael Morbius.

Yaoyorozu: It's very nice to meet you Michael Morbius. Is flying your Quirk?

Morbius: No....it's only part of it. Something far more darker. Something....monstrous....

Yaoyorozu: What do you mean?

Morbius hesitated for a moment. He didn't wish to scare her away. To him, Yaoyorozu was the first person to not fear him in years. But she witnessed what he did to the stranger. 

Morbius: It's called Vampire. I have all the abilities of a Vampire, but I need.....blood to maintain it's powers.....this....curse has left me with nothing but misery and isolation. 

Yaoyorozu then felt pity for Morbius. She held out her hand. Seeing this act of kindness caught Morbius off guard. 

Morbius: Yaoyorozu.....

Yaoyorozu: Morbius, come with me. 

Morbius: What? You don't see me as a monster? Even knowing about my Quirk?

Yaoyorozu: You are no monster. You are far from a monster. You saved my life! I don't even know how to repay you....but at least come with me. 

Morbius: Are you inviting me to your home? To share the same roof as you?

Yaoyorozu took a moment. She saw the wretched conditions that Morbius was living in. She wanted to help him. 

Yaoyorozu: It...it wouldn't feel right if I just left you to live in the conditions you live in. Please Morbius, come with me. 

Morbius thought about Yaoyorozu's offer. He didn't know what to think of it. For most of his life, Morbius endured isolation because of his Quirk. After giving it much thought, Morbius finally gave an answer.

Morbius: All right Yaoyorozu. If you really insist, then I accept your offer. 

Yaoyorozu: Don't worry about space. My home should have plenty of room to accommodate you!

As Yaoyorozu led Morbius home, a new life seemed to begin for Morbius. In that moment, an unlikely friendship was born between Momo Yaoyorozu and Michael Morbius. This friendship would grow into a deep bond that would follow the two as they begin their journey to the prestigious UA. This moment also began Morbius's journey to accept his dark Quirk and embrace it as he embarks on a path to becoming a Hero. 

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