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Per Aspera ad Astra

Summary:

“They know. They know and they’re coming for you. Right now. So you need to go!” All Might drags Izuku out of the kitchen by his shoulders as a loud pounding on the door echoes through the room. A brief moment of silence occurs, as wide eyes meet.

Izuku’s classmates on the couch, confused and concerned, looking between him and the retired hero, trying to connect the puzzle that they barely have half the pieces for. All Might, panicked and anxious, ready to shove Izuku out the door himself in a moment’s notice. And Kacchan, looking pissed and agitated, as expected. But also, scared. He’s scared, and he’s looking to Izuku for answers, and Izuku just doesn’t have them.

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Word about Izuku’s quirk gets out, and he’s forced to go into hiding for his own safety. He’s faced with terrifying enemies and unlikely allies during his time on the run, while Katsuki is left behind to handle the emotional turmoil that comes from his best friend (and maybe something more) disappearing without a trace.

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"Per Aspera ad Astra" - Through Hardships to the Stars

Chapter 1: Prologue

Notes:

Hi everyone!! This is my first long fic so I'm super excited!! This is just the prologue, most chapters will be between 4k-7k words. This fic is over halfway written, and I plan to post a chapter per week, if not more. I'll be posting Chapter 1 on Sunday.

Hope you enjoy!

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Chapter Text

[Official Records from the office of  REDACTED , November 15]

“State your name for the recording.”

“Fuck off.”

[Audio cut out]

“State your name for the recording.”

“Bakugo Katsuki.”

“Bakugo, can you describe your relationship with Midoriya Izuku?”

A long pause.

“Classmates.”

“And how long have you known your classmate?”

“Since we were four.”

[Audio cut out]

“How long have you known about Midoriya’s quirk?”

“Since he got it? What kind of question is that?”

[Audio cut out]

“When, exactly, did Midoriya’s quirk develop?”

“When he was fourteen.”

“You don’t find that strange?”

“It’s none of my business.”

“And this new quirk, when did that develop?”

“It’s not a new quirk. He had a quirk awakening.”

“And when did this occur?”

“Last week.”

A beat.

“Where is Midoriya Izuku?”

“I don’t know.”

“You were patrolling with him less than an hour ago, correct?”

“Yes.”

“Where did he go after patrol ended?”

“I don’t know. I’m not his keeper.”

“You will inform us if he tries to contact you in any way.”

A long pause.

“Can I go, now?”

A long pause.

Recording ended.

Notes:

Didn't give much away yet, but Katsuki's having some interesting conversations.

Hope you liked it so far! More to come very soon!