The bright light gradually begins to fade, but instead of being surrounded by rubble and concrete, I am lying in a field full of flowers of all kinds and colors. The pain and fatigue of my body are no longer there. I had never felt so light, getting up is so simple, I even jump and go around the field, it is as if I had returned to being that child who lived peacefully in the flower shop without responsibilities, without fears, without worries, only my sister and the flowers.
After jumping, running and playing in the flowers I sit to admire the perpetual sunset that dyes the whole field with a reddish orange. The peace that is felt is immeasurable, it is evident what has happened.
That's right, I'm dead.
In the distance, on a hill, there is a figure that seems familiar to me, it calls me without saying a word like a bee attracted by honey I am attracted to that figure. Climbing to the top of the hill I can see that figure clearly. It is a young woman who is standing watching the sunset, turning her back on me, ignoring my presence? no matter what I will always recognize that pose and dress. I get a little closer and with a calm smile I say.
—Sister, I'm here.
There's no answer; she's just standing there, watching the sunset.
—You're mad at me, aren't you? It's because I couldn’t save you from dying in the explosion or is it because I became a villain.
Silence persists? I cannot blame her, in fact, I hate myself for all the mistakes I made? even so, I wish I could hear her voice once again. I can't stand the silence and sudently I fall to my knees as my tears fall and try to apologize between sobs.
—I really regret... everything I did. I was never a good brother, I couldn't protect you... and even after you died, I kept on letting you down, so I understand that you don't want to talk to me, just... I just want you to know that I love you and that I'm sorry.
My crying continues, I'm sure she won't forgive me, I wouldn't. Suddenly I feel a warm kiss on my forehead just like when I was a child and broke a pot, my sister didn’t get angry, she just gave me a kiss on my forehead to calm my crying. I raise my face I can clearly see my sister's kind smile.
—You don't have to apologize, Dian what happened in the flower shop wasn't your fault.
—But...
—Let me finish. I would never hate you even if you took the wrong path, you did the right thing at the end. you've always been a good boy and an excellent brother, I've always been very proud of you, always.
My sister embraces me with all her strength, listening to her words helps me to get rid of all the pain and sadness I carried at last I can embrace her and leave all the weight I carried on my back behind.
Time seems to stop at that place. I lay my head on my sister's lap as we both continue to observe the horizon, the warm breeze caresses my being and my soul, everything is perfect, but there is still something going through my mind, Momo, and the unfulfilled promise to return with her, however there is nothing I can do, is over.
—Dian, you're thinking about her, aren't you?
—You mean Momo? It's weird, I still think about her; despite everything Momo was always by my side.
—I knew the two of you looked adorable together—my sister giggles mischievously.
—Sister, don't start — I blush from my sister's comments.
—I'm sorry Dian, but it's the truth. I'm happy to know that you have someone special in your life.
—I don't understand what you mean, sister.
— It's time; I want you to know that I love you with all my heart and to me you will always be the number one hero.
Once more a beam of light shines brightly and blinds me, the image of my sister smiling is absorbed by this light; my body ceases to feel warm and light and a strong pain runs through all my bones. Slowly my vision becomes clear again, the field has disappeared, now I am in a hospital bed with a connected respirator and dry mouth
—What... is... this?
— you woke up, we thought we were losing you.
It's Recovery Girl who quickly starts checking my vital signs.
—And the bomb? What happened to the Academy?
—Everything's fine, the explosion didn't do much damage. If you hadn't wrapped it in your quirk, I'm sure you wouldn't have survived, plus you were lucky that Miss Yaoyorozu and I found you quickly, she used her gift of creation to set up a small operating room on the spot and save your life.
—So, I didn't die.
—Well, your heart stopped for 52 seconds, but we were able to bring you back, then you were in a coma for 2 weeks.
Only 52 seconds, it seemed much, much more to me, at the end that was enough to talk to my sister. I try to get up, but my body doesn't allow it. I have the left half of my face bandaged, as well as the left half of my body.
—I wouldn't try to move if I were you, young man. The explosion didn't kill you, but it hurt you too much; you'll have scars on your left arm and leg; your face won't, but you lost your left eye.
Scars and a lost eye, a low price to pay, considering I'm still alive. I realize that someone is holding my right hand. I turn a little and there, asleep, sitting on a chair next to me, there she has always been, Momo, my princess, the heroine who saved me. I squeeze her hand, it's good to feel her warmth, she wakes up slowly.
—Momo, I'm back.
—You're a big fool for making me worry about you like that.
—I'm sorry...
—Don't say anything, now you must recover, then you can apologize for all the nonsense you've done.
On her face different emotions are mixed, her smile and her joy contrast with a few small tears that escape from her eyes. Momo squeezes my hand tightly
—Don't ever do anything like that again.
—It’s a promise.
A have a little smile on me.
Time has passed, I'm still in the hospital. Momo has come to visit me daily. Today I am going to receive a visit from the director of the Academy. I feel very nervous to see the small animal coming in with the other teachers.
—It is good to see you recover Izumi. I would like to wait for you to recover completely to speak, but this is a subject that cannot wait, you committed a very serious act when you joined the League of Villains, and you attempted against the life of innocents, that merits that you spend your life in prison.
—Please, could you listen to me for a second— I interrupt— Maybe your decision was taken, but now I understand what is a hero. A hero does more than save people, a hero gives hope for a better tomorrow, I know I don't deserve it, but I want to be part of it, I want to give hope to someone who needs it, so please, please, please, I want to become a hero.
I close my eyes, waiting for a verdict. All Migth approaches and rubs my head as he smiles.
—What good words, Izumi, it's good to know that you understand the word hero better.
I am astonished, it is perhaps possible that they allow me to continue in the hero program, the silence is broken by the director.
—Some time ago I told you that young people like you needed to be guided so that their talent would be of help to society, and I still think the same way.
I cannot hide the happiness of my face. I never wanted to be a hero I wanted to destroy them, now I was given the opportunity to be a real hero.
—When you are fully recovered you will be able to join the Academy again.
—But, director, we cannot leave him unpunished —say one of the professors.
—It is all right, the scars he bears are enough punishment and a permanent reminder of which way is right, that's enough. By the way, non-apart from the teacher know the truth behind the incident, and that's how it should be kept, that's for sure.
The meeting is over, everyone leaves the hospital room, silence and peace return; my body hurts, but I haven't been so happy in a long time.
That same afternoon I received the usual visit from Momo.
—Hello Dian, I hope you feel better, I brought you a gift.
Momo gives me a small bag inside which is a new UA uniform.
—Yours was ruined in the explosion, so I brought you a new one.
—Momo, despite everything, you're here with me; can you tell me why?
—It may sound silly; the truth is that the day your sister died and your gift got out of control, I didn't see a monster; when I looked at your eyes I saw a young man who was suffering and was sad, and in a certain way you passed that on to me and I also felt sad; so I wanted to help you and be by your side, to drive away the sadness, besides, I don't know why, but I always thought that you could become a great hero, and I always had the hope that this hero would arise in you, in the end It proved it was true what I felt, that there was a hero in you.
Momo always believed in me, just like my sister; maybe it was destiny, I don't know, I only I know that I can't disappoint either of them and I had to fight to become the number one hero.
—Thanks, Momo, thanks to you I was able to bring out the hero I have inside, you are my heroine, I want to continue walking always by your side until I reach my goal.
Momo blushes at my words, she looks very pretty when she is shy, well, she is always very pretty.
—Dian, you can close your eyes for a second.
—Of course.
Her request is something strange; when I close my eyes, I feel Momo's warm kiss on my forehead, that kiss that gives me so much tranquility and serenity. I reopen my eyes and I can't avoid blushing a little; Momo's face has become a little redder than before, even so she takes my hand.
—I also want to keep walking beside you to become a great heroine, so make sure you never let go of my hand, ok.
—Promised.
Now I have a new home, a goal, and someone to support me and fight for; all the nightmare I lived through was over; all thanks to a princess who refused to let go of the hand of a foolish, stubborn florist. Now I was beginning a stage in my life with new challenges and difficulties, but I would overcome them with the help of my heroine, Momo Yaoyorozu. I could look ahead and shout at the world.
I want to become the number one hero
Epilogue
Somewhere, hidden from the eyes of society, in the base of the League of Villains.
—Tomura, it seems the boy failed, he could not destroy the academy.
Tomura is sitting admiring a test tube he is holding in his hand; it seems to contain a blood sample.
—Don't worry Kurogiri, from the beginning I knew he wouldn't make it, the only thing useful about Dian Izumi is his quirk, and since I have his blood, the possibilities are endless.
Tomura’s face reflects a macabre smile while in his mind hundreds of plans are made to use Dian's blood.
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