Chapter 1: What Happened to you

Deku stood there in front of Bakugou. The angry grimace of Bakugou was very distinct on his face. The tension in the air was thick enough to cut with a knife. The ripped clothing and burn scars were plastered onto Deku's skin. This moment lasted a couple of seconds but to the both of them it seemed to last minutes. Both of their breathing was heavy and they were slumped over with exhaustion. The night air was being lit up by something in the distance. Finally the silence and the immobility of the two came to an end. Bakugou lunged at Deku looking to land a blow. Deku quickly dodged and swept Bakugou's legs out from underneath him. Bakugou quickly rolled out of it and lunged again. This time he landed a blow onto the side of Deku. Deku was sent flying back into the side of the valley. The dirt wall behind him provided him a place to plant and stop. Deku looked up as Bakugou attacked. Midoriya moved out of the way again sending Bakugou flying into the dirt wall besides him. A large thud followed as Bakugou fell to the ground. Looking up at him he could see Deku's face clear as day.

The derange smile seemed to be plastered on by this point. No matter what he kept smiling. He was broken and part of Bakugou feels guilty. The way he treated him as a child may have led him down this path. Was this the same kid that he teased for being quirkless at a young age. Of course not he has a quirk now. But how did he get that damn quirk. Who gave it to him. And why wasn't he using his quirk now. Bakugou had little time to think however as he could hear Deku running towards him. Bakugou was caught off guard by the attack and the next thing he knew Deku was on top of him with a hand on his throat.

"What is the matter Kacchan you can't fight me anymore." Deku's voice filled the air with such malice. The venom he spat in those few words were more than a snake could dream of having. Bakugou looked in pure anger as he stared up at Deku.

"Don't….. You ever call me……...Kacchan again!!!!" Bakugou screamed trying to pry himself away from Deku. He sent a blast straight into Midoriya's face that sent him stumbling backwards. Bakugou sprang into action and leapt at Deku again. But Deku had other plans. He caught Bakugou's hand and flipped him onto his back.

Flashback*

"Wow Kacchan your quirk is really cool!!!" Deku said as he followed Katsuki to the local playground. Deku was carrying his and Kacchans bags as they walked on the sidewalk.

"Jeez Deku how come you always mention my quirk. What do you have an obsession with me or something." Bakugou said while looking for a place to set their stuff.

"S-sorry Kacchan I guess i'm just really jealous. I mean I wish I even had a quirk and you have that cool one. And I know that………" Deku was cut off by Bakugou giving directions.

"Deku place our damn bags over there." He pointed to a spot in the grass that was open. The area was filled with flowers and trees all around. It was actually quite scenic even though Bakugou wasn't one to be into scenery.

"That's perfect Kacchan." Deku said as he raced pass him. Bakugou just looked on.

"I thought I told you to never call me Kacchan again?" Bakugou said as Deku placed down his bags.

"O-oh yeah. S-sorry just a f-force of habit I guess." Deku said as his cheeks started to blush red. On the corner of Bakugou's mouth was a smile starting to creep through.

Back To The Present*

Bakugou's body hit the ground with so much force it sent him bouncing up again. Before Bakugou could fall onto his back Deku caught him. Deku sat there as he held Bakuou's clothing to not let him fall. A warp portal appeared behind Deku who looked around concerned. He dropped Bakugou quickly. Bakugou got up and ran towards Deku.

"Dammit Deku don't……" And just like that Deku had disappeared behind that portal. Bakugou sat on the ground in silence as a single tear started to fall down his cheek. Sitting on his knees Bakugou could only think of that damn smile that was on Deku's face. The deranged smile replayed in his mind like a bad memory.

Deku stepped out of the portal and into the abandoned bar.

"You should have let me fight. I had him under control." Deku said to someone sitting in the corner. Shigaraki appeared out of the corner without his mask.

"Deku we can't let you get hurt. Your not like Dabi or Toga there. The can be dispensable but your not. We need you here in the League." Shigaraki said while making a drink. "Whiskey. No how about some vodka."

"I'm not going to drink. I can't go down that road. I may have joined you guys but I still have some morals." Deku said as he was taking off his tie that was around his throat.

"Yeah I noticed. You still refuse to use your new quirk that master gave you against him. Why is that Young Midoriya." Shigaraki said while he scratched his neck.

"I don't want to kill him. And until I have control over it im not using it." Deku said while walking over to the bar. He looked over at the ripped All Might poster on the wall.

"Hmmm yes. Well you do realise that Master gave you one of the more powerful quirks in his arsenal right." Shigaraki spoke also looking over at the poster on the wall. "You have some connection to him don't you? You refuse to kill him and yet whenever I ask who you want to fight his name always comes into mind."

"Me and him were "friends" as kids. I admired his quirk and yet he never returned any affection. Half of me wonders if he even cares about anyone." Deku buried his head into his hands as he spoke letting some of the words become muffled.

"Hmmmmmmmmmmmm." Shigaraki knew there was something more. And he was right. Deku admired Bakugou but it was more than that. He always had something deeper in his soul but he never got to enact on it. The two sat in silence for some time after that.

"I'm getting a shower Shigaraki. Get Dabi and Toga back by the time I come out please." Deku said standing from the bar and stretching.

"But there fighting right now. Dabi is still all caught up with his brother and Toga is out trying to get some of the shitty hairs blood."

"Just get them back Shigaraki. I have a plan for our next big attack."

"FUCKING WHY GOD DAMMIT!!" Bakugou was screaming in All Mights office at the school. He punched a file cabinet in the room and couldn't care less that it cut open his hand.

"Listen Young Bakugou. I know it's frustrating but you have to stay calm." All Might sat in his deflated form at his desk.

"No All Might you don't get it." He flopped onto the ground with tears running down his face.

"W-WHy did it have to be him. OuT of Everyone in ThIs world why was it him." Bakugou's voice was cracking as he spoke about it. "He was the only man I have ever…….He hAs turnEd out Way bettEr than i ever could alReady. D-during our fight he just kept dodging my attacks like I was nothing. He was better than me in every way already. And for FUCKS SAKE HE DIDN'T EVEN USE HIS QUIRK!! Why…….W-why does it have to be Midoriya. Why did it have to be Deku. " The pain in Bakugou's voice was genuine pain and hurt.

"Listen Bakugou I understand trust me I do. When I listen to you I hear a deep desire in your voice. It's the desire to succeed and yet its also the desire to get him back. I know that deep down inside you think that Deku can be changed. Don't you Katsuki." All Might wall looking out of his big window. The sunset made the sky light up with colors such as orange and purple. In the distance the smoldering of smoke could be seen building from where the battle had just taken place. Flashing lights and the pro hero backdraft could be seen trying his best to put out the flames.

Bakugou sat in silence as All Might spoke. He heard him speaking but the only thing that was running through his mind was deku's voice. The way it had shifted and changed. The way that it had a serious and yet crazy undertone to it. Deep down Bakugou blamed himself for Deku's demise.

"You didn't use One for All against him did you Young Bakugou. Even though I have given you my power you still refuse to use it on Deku. Why is that Bakugou?" All Might said turning to the young kids direction.

"I don't know. I guess i just want to beat him with my quirk just like the good old days. Plus he doesn't use his quirk on me even though, if what you said was true, he should have gotten one form their leader One for All. I bet you he is still underestimating me that fucking nerd." Bakugou said now in a calmer tone than earlier. Still though he could only think of one phrase that Deku said over…… and over……. And over again in his head.

Kacchan…………………

Deku stood at the sink trying to look into the steamed up mirror. The only thing that was clearly visible was his eyes. Red and green swirled colors made its way onto the mirror. The two colors danced around each other like a well choreographed spin. The green in his eyes have been growing ever duller through the months. The mirror was starting to clear up again and the scars and bruises came into view much clearer.

The quirk Bakugou was given at birth is amazing but even Deku knew that he was holding back. Deku grabbed some water on s towel and whipped his face.

"Shit." Deku hissed out as the cuts began to burn. He grabbed up the clothes he put on the counter and slipped them on.

As he exited the bathroom both Dabi and Toga walked through the portal. Dabi looked lost not realizing that he had been brought back. Toga saw Deku and here eyes lit up. She seemed to bounce over to him and just on his back.

"Perfect now that you guys are back at least let me get started on explaining my plan." Deku spoke calm and firmly. He gave a head nod to the empty counter and offered them a drink.