The walk to the Midoriya Residence was silent except for the two children talking about their experiences the past few days.
"Woah, is that true Katsuki?! You really beat them up?! Amazing!"
"Of course I did! Who do ya think I am, I'm gonna be the No. 1 Hero in the future!" Katsuki's head was held high and if this was Anime... his nose would've turned sharp as well. Yoshiki's response were full of excitement of course, they're children. They grow up admiring heroes who beats up people for a living.
Katsuki suddenly felt a shiver go down his spine as he rubbed his shoulder. He looked around to pinpoint where that feeling came from only to see nothing. Even his Mom doesn't seem to be looking at him... or is she..? Yoshiki though, quick on the uptake asked him if he's cold. He just nodded absentmindedly at that, trying to play it off.
Yoshiki doesn't seem to pursue this matter and let it go. Typical child behavior by the way.
After a few moments, Katsuki hesitantly asked Yoshiki in a low tone.
"What do ya think about Izuku being uh.. you know?" he didn't want to say the million dollar question but Yoshiki understood his intent. Even the parents silently listened in on them.
"I think... it is quite unfortunate seeing as he's the most excited about all of us in having a Quirk." he stopped as if thinking of adding something before continuing. "He even wrote down a few moves based on any of his Mom and Dad's Quirks." he shook his head as if he can feel his friend's sadness while Katsuki just stayed silent for most.
"It's okay though! Ma and Pa are Quirkless as well, but they're the best heroes for me!" he says this with a bright smile that seemed fully sure of himself. Aiko and Hiroshi swelled in pride hearing their child's answer. They ruffled his hair affectionately while Yoshiki leaned into their warmth.
The answer stunned Katsuki who was expecting him to say something else. Maybe he's really the only one who was thinking that having no Quirk at all was a defect, a mistake that does not belong in society.
The look on his face was recognized by Hiroshi and also reached out to ruffle his hair. Katsuki looked up to see Hiroshi smiling gently at him.
"Uncle?"
"You will understand it in due time too, Katsuki. Sometimes a person's strength does not only come from his Quirk. Sometimes it also comes from here." he points down to Katsuki's chest.
"A true hero does not call himself a 'hero'."
The sentiment sent Katsuki in a reflective state. Is he..?
The journey continued on in silent as even Mitsuki left her child to his own. He needed to hear this. As a parent, it hurts seeing your child grow up to be the worst version of themselves. Albeit Katsuki is still young and that might just be a children thing, she doesn't want to put it into chances.
Quirks when manifested had the tendency to affect the user's behavior. A stregth-type had the tendency to be arrogant, like animal mutations. The preys tends to be quite meek while the predators tend to act like an 'Alpha'.
Katsuki's Quirk is 'Explosion' and it was already quite obvious that his personality has gone volatile and explosive. If a rot was left to pester, the chances of destruction is a hundred percent.
------
Once they got into the Midoriya Residence, they knocked or maybe rang the door bell.
Yoshiki used his hearing to peer into the house. He could hear shuffling of footsteps inside. He strained his hearing further and could hear faint sobbing coming further inside.
He could clearly feel the emotions in just that sobbing alone. An overwhelming sadness, confusion, helplessness, it was suffocating, it was—
He was suddenly shook awake by Katsuki who looks quite worried seeing as his friend was suddenly breathing heavily.
"You okay dude? They're already inside, come on."
"I-I'm fine, l-let's go." he says shakily. He obviously doesn't look fine but Katsuki didn't know what to say either. They're four for God's sake.
Once they got inside, they saw their parents consoling a crying Inko. His Father just nodded at him as if telling him to go tend to Izuku. He nodded back and walked to Izuku's room.
The door was left ajar, inside was Izuku looking dazed smiling, or at least trying to, as tears kept flowing down his eyes. He was watching a tape of All Might saving civilians.
[Fear not, for I am here!]
"Izuku are you—" he could not continue his question as Katsuki pushed him aside and stepped towards Izuku, hefting him by his shirt.
"Katsuki!" to say he was shocked was an understatement.
"Shut up, Yoshiki." his tone was angry but for some reason, Yoshiki could tell that Katsuki meant no harm. So he stood by. Alert.
Gritting his teeth, Katsuki asked Izuku.
"What the fuck do you think yer doin'?" he was mad-mad alright. Wasn't Izuku the one who always say he's gonna be All Might when he grows up? Saving people with a smile, never losing hope despite all odds. So why...
"TALK TO ME DAMMIT!" Katsuki let go and Izuku dropped to the floor sprawled. Izuku just chuckled though. He actually just...
Sparks went up on Katsuki's palms, looking like he's gonna do something.
Moments later, it died down and his words would be something that they would've never expected to hear from him. Ever.
"Fear not, for I am here." he says in a quiet voice and then he looked directly into Izuku's eyes.
"I will protect you. I am Katsuki Bakugo, the future No. 1 Hero." he took a deep breath and then clenched his fists. Determined eyes. "Even if the world goes against you, I will be there for you, Izuku. Me and Yoshiki."
He kneeled down to Izuku's level and put his hands on his shoulder.
"That's what friends do for each other right?" he smirked. That was the last straw.
Izuku could not handle it anymore. He gripped Katsuki tight and cried on his chest. He sobbed and sobbed until he couldn't even release any tears anymore. Katuski just let him have his moment while Yoshiki just looked on sheepishly.
The amount of gayness in this moment was too much for this Empath... Just kidding, the emotions are overwhelming but it is a good ambiance unlike earlier's negativity suffocating him. He gathered himself before adding.
"It's not the end, Izuku. If it's just saving people you want, I believe that you could do it. I mean, look at Ma and Pa, they're the best." all he got was a sniffle from Izuku.
"Not to mention we can train." added Katsuki.
"Right, yeah. That too."
"Uh-huh."
"""..."""
GRROOOOOOOOWWWWLLLLLLLL
"...th-that'sh me..." meekly says Izuku still holding onto Katsuki.
Katsuki just laughed at him and then he with Yoshiki carried Izuku back to their parents.