my hero academia · one for all · deku · u.a. high school · quirk user · self-sacrificing · reckless · vigilante · green hair · kacchan
The air in Ground Beta was thick with the scent of damp earth and ozone, a prelude to the storm brewing inside Izuku Midoriya. A fat blue bird, its white belly a stark contrast against the darkening sky, hopped along a branch overhead, pecking at a red berry. Izuku watched it from below, a small, wistful smile touching his lips. He was fully suited up in his new hero costume, the fabric stiff and unfamiliar. The vibrant blue of Gran Torino's old scarf was a weight against his neck, a reminder of the legacy he carried. This wasn't just a suit—it was his armor for the coming war. He adjusted the scarf, his gloved fingers brushing the metal of his gauntlets. He clenched his fists, feeling the power thrumming through him, the weight of One for All. The bird took flight, leaving the branch s…