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Izuku walked slowly, every step felt like it was taking him farther away from all he'd ever dreamed of. He would never be a hero: he couldn't. He was just a useless Deku.
A familiar voice caught his attention. He looked up, the action of it draining what little energy he had left. It was the slime monster! But wait, hadn't All Might captured it? A pit began to form deep within him; he'd distracted All Might with his stupid question. Stupid, useless Deku, he scolded himself.
And then he saw it. He'd recognize Kacchan's explosions anywhere. Without a thought, Izuku turned towards the villain and ran.
He clawed desperately at the slime. Take me instead. he silently begged as the goo overwhelmed him as well. Kacchan had so much he needed to do with his life. Izuku - no, Deku - would be better off dying anyway. Deku fought to push Kacchan away, his lungs filling with the thick liquid.
He hoped Kacchan would be okay. Deku felt himself lose control of his body. It would be okay; he wasn't worth anything anyway. Still, he couldn't help but struggle as he breathed in the slime. Maybe he would be born with a quirk in his next life.