On a crucial mission with Eraserhead, Deku found himself face-to-face with a formidable villain threatening innocent bystanders. As chaos erupted, a terrified child cowered nearby, accidentally activating their quirk in panic. The unexpected surge of power enveloped Deku, transforming him into a 6-year-old version of himself.
Aizawa's eyes widened in horror as he witnessed the sudden change, but there was no time to dwell on it. The villain unleashed a devastating blast, aiming directly at the vulnerable child. In an instant, the miniature Deku sprang into action, shielding the frightened child from the impending danger.
The blast struck Deku head-on, sending the tiny hero tumbling backward, unconscious. Aizawa moved swiftly, erasing the villain's quirk to neutralize the threat, but his concern was solely focused on the fallen child-hero.
As the dust settled, Aizawa approached the scene to find the child-Deku unconscious but still protective of the rescued child. The gravity of the sacrifice struck him, realizing that even in a diminutive state, Deku's hero instincts remained unwavering. The hero silently vowed to do whatever it took to reverse the quirk and restore Deku to his true form, knowing that the true strength of a hero went beyond physical stature.
As Deku slowly regained consciousness, he found himself in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by worried faces. Confusion clouded his mind as he struggled to piece together what had happened. His memories were fragmented, only recalling the moment he shielded the child from the villain's attack.
Looking around, he noticed a stern-looking man with dark hair and goggles standing nearby. Recognition sparked faintly in Deku's mind, but he couldn't quite place where he had seen him before. "Who... who are you?" Deku stammered, his voice trembling with uncertainty.
The man's expression softened as he kneeled beside Deku, introducing himself as Eraserhead, a hero known for his underground exploits. Deku's eyes widened in awe; he had heard of Eraserhead before, idolizing the hero's courage and determination. But now, faced with the real Eraserhead, Deku felt a mix of admiration and confusion.
"What... what happened?" Deku questioned, his memories still muddled. Eraserhead explained the situation, recounting how Deku had bravely intervened to save the child from the villain's attack. But as the hero spoke, Deku's confusion only deepened.
"I... I did that?" Deku murmured, struggling to comprehend. He had no recollection of being a hero, no memories beyond his 6-year-old self. To him, he was just an ordinary child who had stumbled into a dangerous situation.
Eraserhead exchanged a concerned glance with the others in the room, realizing the extent of Deku's memory loss. They would need to tread carefully, guiding him gently back to his true identity as the heroic Deku they knew. But for now, they would let him rest, hoping that time would help unlock the memories buried within his subconscious. And as Deku drifted back to sleep, a flicker of determination ignited within him, a silent promise to discover the truth behind his heroic actions.
Eraserhead approached the small hospital bed, observing the young Deku with a mixture of concern and curiosity. He decided to approach this situation cautiously, treating Deku like any other child he had rescued. Leaning against the bedside, Aizawa started a casual conversation.
"Hey there, kiddo. I'm Eraserhead, the hero who brought you here. How are you feeling?" Aizawa asked, attempting to gauge Deku's state of mind.
Deku, still trying to make sense of everything, looked up at Aizawa with wide, innocent eyes. "I-I'm okay, I think. What happened?"
Aizawa explained the situation, keeping it simple for the young hero. "You got caught up in a villain attack, but you were pretty brave. Saved a kid and took a hit for them. You're in a hospital now, but you'll be okay."
Deku listened intently, absorbing the information. Aizawa noticed the determined glint in the child's eyes, a trait that seemed oddly familiar. "You're quite the hero, you know," Aizawa remarked, trying to connect with the young Midoriya.
As they chatted, Aizawa discovered bits and pieces about this version of Midoriya. He liked heroes, especially Eraserhead, and dreamed of becoming one someday. Aizawa couldn't help but feel a sense of responsibility for the child in his care, even if the circumstances were unusual.
Before leaving the hospital, Aizawa decided to make things a bit lighter. "How about we grab some ice cream on the way home? Heroes deserve a treat now and then, don't you think?" he suggested, a faint smile crossing his usually stern face. Little did Deku know, this was just the beginning of a journey to uncover the hero within him once more.
