Typically, in 'cat deku fanfic', Deku might be given some cat - like traits. For example, he could be more agile like a cat, or have cat - like reflexes. Maybe his appearance could also have some cat - inspired elements, like cat ears or a tail in some versions.
The plot could be that Deku is doing some sort of experiment in the school lab when something goes wrong. A chemical reaction or a malfunctioning device causes him to turn into a baby. All Might hears about it and comes to visit. He feels a sense of responsibility as Deku is his successor. The other students are both amused and worried. They start to learn about taking care of a baby, like feeding, changing diapers, and making sure he sleeps well. Meanwhile, the teachers are researching how to reverse the transformation, and they suspect that it might be related to some ancient quirk theory that they need to dig deeper into.
Well, one possible plot could be that Deku accidentally drinks a strange potion created by a villain. This potion has the side - effect of changing his gender to female. At first, he's shocked and confused. But then, he realizes that he can use this new form to his advantage in hero work. For example, he might be able to infiltrate a female - only villain group more easily. He also has to deal with his friends' reactions, some are surprised while others are supportive and help him adjust to his new body while still being a hero.
Obviously, Deku himself would be a main character even though he's turned into a baby. His friends like Uraraka, Iida, and Bakugo would also be main characters as they would be involved in taking care of him and trying to solve the problem.
It could be a villain who is obsessed with creating chaos through strange transformations. This villain might have targeted Deku specifically because of his status as a rising hero. They want to see how Deku will cope with being turned into a girl and use it to undermine his confidence and hero image.
Well, one possible plot could be that a villain uses a new type of quirk -altering device on Deku. As a child, he might have to rely on his basic knowledge of heroics and his natural determination. His friends would be confused at first but then quickly realize it's still Deku inside. They'd have to protect him from other villains who might see this as an opportunity to get rid of the future symbol of peace while he's vulnerable.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, Deku turns into an adult due to a quirk malfunction. As an adult, he could struggle with his changed appearance and how his friends and family react. He might also find that his relationships with other characters, like Ochaco, change in unexpected ways as he is now an adult in a different stage of life.
A new villain could emerge who is specifically targeting adult heroes. Since Deku has now become an adult, he becomes a prime target. This villain might have a grudge against the hero society's adult leadership and see Deku as a symbol of that.
One idea could be that Batman is turned into a cat by a villain's new experimental device. As a cat, he has to rely on his natural feline abilities like stealth and agility to still protect Gotham. For example, he could use his cat form to get into small spaces in buildings to gather evidence or spy on criminals.
Well, it could be about a woman who, perhaps due to a magic spell or some kind of supernatural occurrence, transforms into a cat. Maybe she's a witch who accidentally casts a wrong spell on herself, or it could be part of a curse. There are many possible interpretations depending on the context of the story.