Third pov
Izuku was a nervous wreak. He was sweating, his hands felt clammy, his mind was going faster than it has ever had before and all because Bakugou outed to Tsukiko that he was quirkless.
Well he didn't say it to her outright, but calling him a quirkless loser just to compare their differences was a dead give away, which Tsukiko was smart enough to catch on instantly to. Their walk home was silent. He didn't know what to say, or how to bring back up the topic, not even when they already made it home.
She's going to hate me! She's going to take her gift back! And the others are going to hate me too because they trusted I'd be able to protect Tsukiko but how can I when I'm quirkless?!
"ONII-SAN!!" Izuku jumped from his thoughts spinning to see Tsukiko frowning up at him angrily. "Stop ignoring me!" She huffed.
That's the first time, I've heard her yell... Izuku frowned as he could basically hear his heartbeat by now.
"Sit down, Izuku." Said boy looked up and all 12 zodiac were in front of him He could feel the energy in the room, they were taking from him, Tsukiko and themselves to stay there because she couldn't hold all 12 of them outside the cabin by herself, her limit was 3 after all. Izuku gulped but did as told. He sat down and Tsukiko sat on the opposite chair on top of Kion's lap.
"So...you're quirkless?" Rekka started the conversation.
"That...explains some things..." Yin hummed Lux and Sage nodding behind him.
"Zuzu-chan. How long were you planning to keep that from us?" Nyla asked arms folded with the disappointed older sibling vibe radiating off of her.
"I...I wasn't, I just...I didn't- I didn't know how to tell you!!" Izuku tried curling into himself, his hand gripping so tightly to his pants that his knuckles began to turn white.
"Why...?" Izuku glanced up at the sound of Tsukiko's voice. He regretted it instantly. She looked so hurt and sad that it pained him.
She must be so disappointed in me. She must regret everything now! And all because I lied telling her I'll show her my quirk later! Stupid...stupid Izuku!!
"I'm sorry.." was all he could verbally say. Tsukiko frowned more.
"Do you not trust me? Not trust us? Is, is it because I'm younner?" Now Izuku was the confused one
"Younger Ki-chan." Thalia corrected the three years old.
"Huh?"
"Did you not tell me you had no quirk, because I'm youn, younger than you? Or do you not trust me yet? Do you really not trust us yet?" Tsukiko looked down sadly, her hair covering the eyes Izuku loved to stare at on a daily.
Seeing this made Izuku tear up. All his thoughts halted and the only thing surrounding his thoughts were to not make his baby sister cry. He jumped off the couch rushing to kneel in front of Tsukiko and Kion.
"No! No! I, I trust you! Just as you trust me I trust you, Kochan! I just. I didn't want you to hate me! I didn't want you to see me as a disappointment because I don't have a quirk!! I-" he never finished as Tsukiko herself slapped him on his forehead.
"Baka! Dummy! How dare you think so lowly of yourself?! Who made you think this way?! Who made you think I'd be disappointed in you?!" Izuku could only blink.
"...Huh?"
"Izuku sweetheart, was that truly the reason you never told us?" Aria and Talia frowned
"Hai...I didn't want you all to hate me because I might not be able to protect Tsukiko without a quirk...but! But even without one I swear I'll do my best to keep her protected!!" This earned him multiple scoffs.
"I can't believe your mind thought up such dumb reasons as to why we'd take your guardianship away!" Yang rolled his eyes scoffing extra loud for emphasis.
"No no. I could believe it. He's an over-thinker after all." Yin sighed shaking his head.
"He's an idiot that's what he is!" Matsumoto huffed "Maybe I should hit him some more..."
"You do no such thing." Ryota sighed shifting the glasses on his face. "But they're right. I am disappointed you think we are such small minded people. Only fools with peas for brains think your quirkless-ness is a hindrance."
"Zu-chan, looks like we got some confidence boost to work on!!" Nyla cheered.
"Haha! We most certainly do! Trust in me! I'll have your confidence up in no time!!" Isla laughed.
"I think we'll have to take it slow. Hm, but confidence is a great start." Talia nodded.
"Huh...? B,But... you all...none of you...none of you hate me?" Izuku teared up his heart swelling with joy every second. Tsukiko hopped off of Kion tip toeing to grab his face.
She pushed her hair out of her face showing Izuku both colours within her eyes.
"Midoriya Izuku. I knew you were special from the day I saw you in the rain. I trusted you to be a gatekeeper with my quirk for that same reason, because I feel like you were and are special. So, you don't have a quirk. You're quirkless. So what?" At this she huffed rolling her eyes "You're still you. That hasn't and will never change. You're Midoriya Izuku, my friend, my aniki. And I love you just as you are."
Tsukiko smiled glow and all at him then she kissed his nose, his cheek and lastly, his forehead. Izuku himself began to glow as his heart burst with joy and utter happiness.
"So....w, when I told you...?" Izuku pulled back afraid of the words but all Tsukiko did was smile wider and nod. This was the widest smile he'd ever seen on her.
"Hmhm! I believed you! You can do it. Zuo-nii, you can be a hero."
"You...you truly are the best thing in my life." Izuku sobbed pulling Tsukiko into his arms.
"Please. You can't be a hero with those scrawny ass arms! What you need is training!" Matsumoto voiced his opinion ruining the mood.
"Baka! You ruined the mood!" Nyla and Sage yelled hitting the man atop his head even though they were shorter.
"Ite! Oi!! Why are you hitting me dang it! I was only stating the truth!!"
"That maybe so. But you need to learn to read the room, Matsumoto." Kion sighed
"Ha?! What mood!?"
"My point exactly."
"Hahah. Slow as always Moto!"
"Shut your fiery head up Rekka! Not like you're any better!! Matter a fact you look damn confused!!"
"I do not! Unlike you! I know what's going on!!" Izuku sweat dropped laughing nervously.
But, for the first time in his entire life. He felt that he belonged. That he was accepted as himself, without having to change anything, or hide anything. He is as he is, and they accepted that. He felt whole.
Truly, you are the best thing that has happened to me....
Extra:...
"It seems, we must have a...chat with Inko."
"Do you think she realized what she did and is still doing?"
"There's no doubt that woman loves her son. But her actions and negligence has cost a great deal of mental suffering for Izuku."
"Tsu-chan seems to be building it back though!"
"We've seen his memories. That boy was always a coward, but he still stood up when he needed to."
"Mmm. He's lost that courage."
"We're straying...now who shall be the once to speak with Inko?"
Kion. Aria. Ryota. Speak first. If it doesn't work. Matsu, Yin, Yang or Talia please take over.
"Our little princess has spoken."
"She noticed too huh?"
"We made her too observant. How is she to grow normal?!"
"She's fine as is! Plus, Zu-chan loves and adores her this way!"
"Hai. Hai. It's settled then. When Izuku is gone and we get a day with Inko alone. We shall bring forth her misdoings."
"Hai!" the stars dimmed and what looked like the night sky flowed in peaceful silence.
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Hi~ I'm backkk!
I've been gone for so long I feel so guilty.
I really wanted to finish the other book so that I can focus on finishing book one of this, and move onto book 2 for them all.
Starting back with Asami! (For those that don't know. Todoroki's little sister.)
Anyway. I'll try having a schedule to restart my updating and hope to have this book finished as soon as possible!
Thanks for sticking around so far! Appreciate it and hope I made your day/night!