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Okay..let’s do this.
Red pulled the dirtied red hood over his head, carefully running a hand along the scar on the side of his face.
He looked down from the roof of the building, the skies a constant cloudy grey, streets wrecked and flooded with villains and thugs, Japans heroes have disappeared underground around 3 months ago, and.. no body is here to help, no one..to save them.
Red has power, a quirk that Eraser told him to never use, but..if Red’s world- if his reality wants peace, he needs to use his quirk. And maybe he has a death wish, but he is willing to die if this reality has a fighting chance.
He sucked in the smell of petrichor, relishing the feeling is small sprinkles of rain hitting him as a gentle red mist began to warp around him. In one quick motion, red rushed forward, leaping off the building.
Reality; 1-A
Red held his breath as he re-appeared in an alley, carefully getting a hold of his senses. “I’m sorry for this ‘raser” Red clicked his tongue, shoving his hands into the pockets of his red hoodie, making sure his hood was still draped over his head, beginning to walk out of the alleyway. This world was different, a beautiful reality if you would, instead of the constant clouds and smell of petrichor, cicadas screeching rang out, the sun shining brightly, and oh how Red missed the sun.
He can’t focus on little things, he needs to find his target- the person from this reality who will help him. Red doubts he would be on patrol..UA? Nezu exists in this reality too right? Actually, red would hope he does. That damn stoat is everywhere.
Red stared at the gates of UA, oh right, things are different here, nobody knows who red is, the people closest to him can act completely different.. Red moved his hand to cover his mouth, how is he supposed to get inside? He needs help.. he needs to talk to Izuku.
‘Careful red, you need to calm down, Eraser- and the other heroes are counting on you, don’t let them down.’
The voice in Red’s head said, red moving his hand to rub against the large scar that ran along his eye, the memory of getting said scar flashing in his mind, causing the boy to shiver- then tensed up as the gates of UA began to open, a red mist instinctively emerging from his body.
”Woah there kid, chill out, Nezu sent me out here to ask why you’re just standing out here..”
Red..Red knows that voice.. that’s erasers voice!
The red mist was washed away by the wind, Red’s bright red eyes gleaming happily as he hugged onto the familiar person. “Eraserhead! Oh my gosh! Imsohappytoseeafamiliarfacehereimafraidiwasabouthaveabreakdownand- oh.”
Red, carefully took a few steps back, silently bowing while muttering out an apology. “My bad sir, and…im not a villain. I do however need to talk to a student here.”
{POV Swap}
Today was already annoying, Aizawa had to deal with his hell class, And it got even worse when Nezu forced him to go see what this weird kid wanted. Of course, it’s not everyday when someone in a red hoodie camps outside UA’s gates.
When he was able to see the kid up close, he was only slightly concerned, the kid had a large scar running along one of his eyes, the scar made his red eye look foggy, actually, he wouldn’t be surprised if it interfered with his sight in said eye.
The kid had a weird red mist forming from him, it had to have something to do with his quirk- and then he was ever so rudely hugged by the kid- of which the boy then quickly retreated, apologizing quickly, then asked to talk with problem child number 1.
And here he his, leading this odd child- ‘Red’ he calls himself, through the halls of UA. It’s weird, he talks a lot, he rambles and such, much like his problem child, but has barely said anything about himself, shouta will get to the bottom of this.
{POV Swap}
Red watched as Eraser disappeared into the classroom, bringing out a green haired kid, that’s what he looks like in this reality?? Then again every reality, every universe, Izuku would look slightly different..
”I’d like to talk to him..alone, please?” Red quickly coughed out, Eraser simply shook his head and disappeared back into the class room.
Red reached his hand out. “Hello there! My name is red, and my universe requires your help.” Red watched as the green haired boys eyes widen in shock, then his face shifted into one of thought. “Why do..you need my help? Universe? Are you not from this reality?” Izuku mumbled out, and..Red doesn’t blame him, it’s quite a lot to take in.
”I come from a universe where the heroes have fallen from grace, a universe where us heroes and civilians have moved to live underground because the streets are filled with villains.” Izukus face contorted into one of horror. “Villains!? How? What about the symbol of peace? All might!?” Izuku retorted, Red frowning, he’s gonna have to explain this to all of them. “Three months ago, at kaminio ward, All might was murdered by all for one. A month later, we took down the shie hissaikai and are now living in their underground tunnel systems.” The thought of the Shie Hissaikai made Red’s skin crawl, he’ll never forget what happened then.
There was quiet.
“How can I help? How will I get to your universe?..” Red smiled widely, reaching into his hoodie pocket, at last pulling out a silver necklace, there was a small charm on said necklace, one of a cage with a small red bird inside. “Have this necklace on you at all times, you’ll know it’s time when you see a red mist surrounding you. Do not bring anyone with you, and do not tell anyone what’s going to happen, or where you’re going.” Izuku carefully grabbed the necklace from his hand, examining it closely before pulling it over his head and letting it sit around his neck. “I won’t let you down, Red.”
Red smiled, at long last taking a step back as a red mist began to surround himself. “I’ll see you soon.” He smiled, beginning to walk forward, then began running.
And then he jumped.