Deep down, Toshinori had seen Midoriya as more than just his student or his successor for One for All. To him, he had seen him like the son he never had or even wanted. But, it had to take Midoriya being involved in a life or death situation for him to finally admit it to himself. (A slight AU, taking place after Deku and Bakugo's fight, but before Class 1-A meet The Big Three) I don't own My Hero Academia. That belongs to Kohei Horikoshi (manga) and Studio Bones (anime)

When angry protestors try to break into UA to push their agenda, both retired hero and successor are caught in the middle. Now trapped in unfamiliar forms they must fight against foreign instincts and do whatever they must to protect one another and stay together. Or: All Might and Izuku get hit with an animal transformation quirk and finally admit how much they mean to each other. *ONESHOT* Words: 7,251