History Fanfic / YoungMidoriya

After 40 chapters, it was stated that ''Young Midoriya'' had finished it's "first half" on a {{cliffhanger}}, and that [=Matty014=] would be taking a break before continuing. [[ScheduleSlip After a year and a half of no updates though]], they eventually updated the fic stating [[DeadFic they had no desire to continue writing it]], nor ''any'' of their fics for ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' after finding they no longer enjoyed it like they used to, added by being preoccupied with a new job, leaving ''Young Midoriya'' officially abandoned.

* AscendedExtra: Itsuka Kendou becomes Izuku's first friend long before either enter U.A. This is further emphasized when she's put in Class 1-A instead of Minoru Mineta.

* CluelessChickMagnet: Uraraka, Kendo and many of the other girls find Midoriya attractive due to his kind personality and figure. Midoriya doesn't notice.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: Even if it was out of necessity, [[spoiler: the League of Villains treat Midoriya well for a hostage, going far as to heal and feed him]].
* EveryoneHasStandards: Miruko mentions that she had considered offering Bakugo an internship. Miruko's opinion changed when she hears that Bakugo had bullied Midoriya. She may respect strong people but she does not tolerate bullying.

* ForWantOfANail: Due to Izuku meeting All Might ''years'' before he did in canon, there are several changes.

** Todoroki, Iida and Midoriya still face off against Stain.

* LukeIAmYourFather: [[spoiler: All For One claims to be Midoriya's father.]] It doesn't work, Midoriya knows who his father is, in spite of lacking a father figure.

* LikeASonToMe: All Might's relationship with Midoriya starts off as before: a simple mentor/mentee relationship. While not explicitly stated, it becomes clear that he's begun to view Midoriya in this capacity. All For one takes note of it and mocks him for it, going as far to bring up his own parental relationship with Nana Shimura.

* NiceGuy: Even with the necessary help and boost in confidence, Midoriya is still the same nice kid from before. Even after Bakugo nearly kicks his ass, he worries about him.
* NotWhatItLooksLike: When sparring with Kendo, Midoriya gets into a rather compromising position that Ashido comments on. It's clear she was Trolling him. Kendo tries to use it to fluster him in the Sports Festival: it doesn't work that time.

* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Starting with when Izuku first catches All Might's attention, there are multiple instances:
** All Might decides to have Izuku inherit One For All and train him under his Toshinori Yagi persona... But first has to invent a scholarship, as Inko wouldn't trust a random stranger without a reason, even if she met him because he kept bullies from Izuku.
*** Given that the different circumstances allow him to use his resources more, All Might does just that and calls upon various people to give him lessons in combat and Hero ethics, and has Nezu and Gran Torino help.
** Izuku was severely traumatized by Bakugo's bullying and needs therapy. After many therapy sessions, his admiration for Bakugo completely disappears.
** Izuku inherits One for All about a year before enrolling at U.A., and after years of training. He injures himself less upon the first use of his new Quirk, Gran Torino's presence allows him to figure out Full Cowl much faster, and by the entrance exam he can use it up to 8% continuously.
*** Because the above-mentioned training, which included not only exercise but a better diet and rest schedule, Izuku is not only fitter but taller: turns out the stress of dealing with Bakugo and the poor sleep he had been getting were stunting his growth...

* AdultFear: All Might comes to the USJ and immediately sees Midoriya passed out from pain, bleeding and sees the injuries inflicted upon him from Shigaraki. See UnstoppableRage ...

''Young Midoriya'' is a ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' fanfic by [= Matty014 =] where Izuku catches All Might's attention at 12 by standing up to Bakugo for another kid.

** All Might is not thrilled with Bakugo's behavior at all and pulls many strings to keep him away from Izuku. Bakugo tries to bully him anyway... And All Might's collaborators flat-out threaten him with arrest for illegal Quirk usage.

** Mineta was switched to class 1-B, thus he didn't get Aizawa as his homeroom teacher and attended the entrance ceremony... During which his antics earned him ''sixteen complaints for sexual harassment'' and a swift expulsion from his appalled homeroom teacher Vlad.
** Nezu puts Izuku and Bakugo in the same class (against Toshinori's wishes) in the hope that being forced to be around each other would help them get over their issues. Unfortunately, this could only work if ''both'' parties are willing to put in the effort - while Izuku gains a massive boost in confidence and even manages to make friends, Bakugo is still the same arrogant asshole from middle school. Even after [[spoiler: losing to Izuku in the Sports Festival]], it's clear he's learned nothing. So after yet another incident with Bakugo antagonizing Izuku, Nezu issues an ultimatum: get counseling for his anger issues, or be expelled.
*** On the topic of Bakugo’s behavior, it’s treated a lot more seriously once the story starts at UA. For example, during the Battle Trials, Bakugo completely ignored Izuku’s help and tried to do things by himself. Not only did he and Izuku lose and he was called out for his reckless action, but All Might also punishes him for his willingness to belittle Izuku.
** Nezu confesses to Toshinori that the reason U.A. has put up with Bakugo's attitude for so long is because he's too powerful to be allowed to become a villain and that expelling him outright could push him down that path. That said, the staff is only willing to be so lenient, and outright assaulting another student is something that will NOT be tolerated.

* AffectionateNickname: Ashido calls Midoriya Midori.

* TheTease: Ashido and Hagakure do this to Midoriya. It's clear that it's simply playful if mildly flirtatious.

* AdaptationalBadass: Due to training with actual combat trainers and Itsuka Kendo, as well as Gran Torino before recieving One For All, Midoriya is notably more muscular than before and able to create and utilize Full Cowling.

* DramaticallyMissingThePoint: Played With. Miruko chastises Midoriya for leaving her supervision, illegally using his Quirk, attacking a villain without proper authorization and getting to kick Stain's ass while she ends up getting the credit for it and not getting the satisfaction to have actually done so herself. All in all, Miruko's proud of Midoriya for having taken down the Hero Killer, even if he did have help.

* RealityEnsues: Starting with when Izuku first catches All Might's attention, there are multiple instances:

*** Because the above-mentioned training, that included not only exercise but a better diet and rest schedule, Izuku is not only fitter but taller: turns out the stress of dealing with Bakugo and the poor sleep he had been getting were stunting his growth...

* ShipTease: Between All Might and Inko.
* ShipperOnDeck: Uraraka and Ashido want Kendo and Midoriya together.
* TheTease: Ashido and Hagakure do this to Midoriya. It's clear that it's simply playful if mildly flirtacious.
* UseYourHead: How Midoriya utilizes Brooklyn Smash. ON A GLACIER! All Might later does it himself [[spoiler: fighting against All For One.]]

* WeCanRuleTogether: [[spoiler: All For One suggests a partnership of sorts with Midoriya that would simply allow their respective forces to stay out of each other's way.]]
* WeWillMeetAgain: [[spoiler: All For One escapes his fight with All Might, assuring him that they will come to meet once again.]]
* WhamEpisode: [[spoiler: Midoriya is kidnapped by the League of Villains]].

* AdaptationalDeviation: The UA Sports Festival. The events are changed, but it was mentioned in canon that it ranges from time to time. It also results in different opponents in the tournament; leading to Bakugo and Midoriya fighting first off. It ultimately leads up to Midoriya and Todoroki fighting in the final round with [[spoiler: Midoriya winning the match and the Sports Festival.]]
** This later extends to the Final Exams as the students face up against different teachers. The remedial student roster for Summer Training also includes [[spoiler: Bakugo]].
* AmbitionIsEvil: Downplayed. Midoriya aspires to be the next Symbol of Peace and successor to All Might. But Miruko explains that he needs a level of ambition to get himself noticed.
* BigDamnKiss: [[spoiler: Midoriya kisses Kendo just before he leaves, revealing his feelings to her.]]

* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler: Midoriya offers himself up in exchange for Tokoyami and Todoroki. Unfortuanately, this backfires on him as the League was targeting him in the first place.]]