A Villain's Rise

Reunion

Izuku woke up inside the familiar dream landscape and looked around. Quickly seeing Ochako, looking somewhere else. "Hi" Izuku said, catching her attention. "I guess we have some things to talk about" He chuckled. "Yeah, we do" Ochako replied. "I'm sorry for hurting you. I hope those knives didn't hurt you too much" Izuku said. "I'm fine. They didn't hit anything important, so I just need to rest for a few days" Ochako explained. '

"Anyways, you escaped" Ochako stated. "Yes I did. About time if you ask me. I was getting really bored of the same white walls" Izuku replied. "So, what will you do know?" Ochako asked. "We'll see. I have to catch up with everything first. Then I'll probably continue where I left off. Continue making moves against heroes, do research and investigate a few things" Izuku answered. "What things?" Ochako questioned. "The clues I found leading to All for one's allies of course. It might be a bit of a challenge since I lost most of my physical evidence when I was captured, but I have recorded it all. I also have someone who should have investigated during my imprisonment. They should have found something by now" Izuku explained. "I hope so, since I don't know how far the police have gotten. I'm not a part of the investigation" Ochako said. "Guess Aizawa don't want you on it" Izuku scoffed. "Understandably so" Ochako retorted.

"By the way, how is Eri doing?" Ochako asked "Maybe we could start the visits again?" She added with a smile. Izuku's expression however, turned slightly sad. "I don't know, I haven't talked to her yet. She is currently with a close ally of mine, out of harms way. I'll visit her tomorrow" Izuku answered. "You sound worried" Ochako said. "Of course I'm worried!" Izuku exclaimed. "I promised to never leave her and then I did just that. I got selfish. I thought about what I wanted instead of what Eri needed" He said, his voice slightly shaking. "But no more. From now on, I'll always act according to what she needs. Right now, it is me apologizing. Then, someone to care for her, the father she deserves. After that, I'll make a safe and just world she can grow up in" Izuku explained.

Izuku then sat down as small tears started running down his face. "I just hope she can forgive me" He mumbled. "She will" Ochako said and sat down next to Izuku. "If there is one thing I've learned from all the time I've spent with her. It is that you mean more to her than anyone else. It might take time, but she will forgive you" She said and placed a comforting hand on Izuku's shoulder. "I hope so" Izuku muttered. "Thank you" He said with a smile.

"Maybe we could start with the visits again" Izuku said. "I'll have to arrange for a new apartment of course. Don't want Aizawa spying on us" He added. Ochako then had a look of guilt. "You're still reporting to him, aren't you?" Izuku asked. "Yes" Ochako replied. "Why? What do you think that you'll get out of me here, in these dreams? I don't share anything that could be considered useful" Izuku wondered. "I'm a hero and you're still a villain. The investigations into you needs all sources they can get. That's why Aizawa still wants reports of these dreams" Ochako answered. "Can't we just forget about that?" Izuku suggested, making Ochako slightly surprised.

"Just for those few times. In our dreams and during our visits. Those few times we can ignore what we are and what we should do. Can't we just forget about it? And instead just be who we are to one another" Izuku said, getting a thoughtful look. "That sounds-" Ochako said, but was cut off by the dream ending. Izuku sat up in his bed, deep in thought. "Just my stupid fantasy. Could never work. Reality always likes messing with me" He mumbled as slowly got out of bed.

After getting himself ready for the day, and after eating breakfast, Deku made himself a portal and walked through it. On the other side of the portal was the massive labs of I-island. Normally, Deku would wear a black hoodie to help keep him hidden with his perception quirk. But here, his usual lab coat worked better as countless scientists walked around him, not even acknowledging him. Just as Deku wanted.