16

Izuku and All Might were being ushered through a secret exit, so as not to be bombarded by a crowd of All Might fans. They stepped out into the island proper seeing crowds of people walking around. "Wow this is I-island." Izuku said looking around at all the people and several well-known heroes. Izuku wore a blue t-shirt with a red A and a white M on the front with blue jean pants and his red shoes. He carried with him a large duffel bag over his shoulder. He saw a guy who was skating, but rather than have wheels on his feet it seemed like he was suspended several inches above the ground, a woman was walking along before seeming to receive a call and amazingly slid her sleeve back to show a call screen on her forearm. Her whole arm was one of the most realistic prosthetics Izuku had ever seen.

"Indeed Young Midoriya a manmade island created so inventors and scientists could push the bounds of what's possible without endangering the world at large." All Might explained as he looked around and spotted a car with a man in front holding up a sign with Izuku's name on it. All Might thought it best that they go under Izuku's name otherwise there would have been a crowd around the car waiting for him to show up. All Might wore a grey t-shirt with green cargo pants and black boots. He carried with him a small overnight bag dwarfed in his giant fist. "Let's hurry Young Midoriya I'm kind of hard to miss so the sooner we get in the car the better." All Might said as both he and Izuku made their way to the car as quickly as possible before anyone took notice.

Once inside the hero and his protégé sat down looking at the driver of the car. "Hello All Might Sir my name is Samuel Abraham I am Dr. Shield's assistant. It's a pleasure to meet you sir." Sam said cheerfully. Sam was an older gentleman with blond hair dressed in a business suit.

"Thank you for picking us up Samuel we really appreciate it." All Might said as Sam smiled.

"Not a problem sir. When David told me that you were the one I was picking up I was overjoyed to do so. I'm taking you to David right now. He's at his lab, but I'm sure you could have guessed that already." Sam said as they pulled into the parking lot of said lab. All Might and Izuku followed Sam into the multilevel building where they boarded an elevator and began riding to the top of the laboratory and coming out into a small lab and there at the computer sat David Shield. The man had brown hair and glasses with a goatee. He wore a lab coat but underneath was a dark blue shirt, grey jeans, and blue sneakers. He stood up with a smile as he greeted All Might with a hug and patting his back as All Might reciprocated.

"Dave it's been too long old friend how are you?" All Might asked patting the man on the back.

"It's so good to see you Toshi, I've been well." David said stepping back before locking eyes with Midoriya. "And you're Izuku Midoriya, nice to meet you." David said offering his hand to Izuku who shook it happily.

"Yes I am and it is an honor to meet you Mr. Shield. Thank you so much for this opportunity, being able to work with the man who created all of All Might's equipment and suits is so amazing." Izuku said bowing to the man. David chuckled.

"I should be thanking you Izuku. I've been watching your time during the Sports Festival over and over again thinking of how I could help you. You are quite the interesting young man and to a scientist that's worth its weight in gold." As David said this, the elevator dinged and out came a blonde woman with sea blue eyes wearing a white short sleeved dress shirt a plaid bow in her long hair and gray Capri pants and brown boots. As she exited the elevator she looked at All Might and leaped towards him.

"Uncle Might!" The girl called out as All Might caught her with ease and spun her around for good measure.

"Melissa it's so good to see you, you've grown into a beautiful young woman haven't you." All Might said smiling as he set the girl on her feet who smiled widely at him before standing next to David, Izuku took notice of the resemblance immediately.

"This is my daughter Melissa, and Melissa this is All Might's student Izuku Midoriya. He's here for a week long internship." David stated as Melissa offered her hand to the younger boy.

"Nice to meet you Izuku." Melissa said as Izuku and she shook hands.

"Likewise Melissa." Izuku said.

At the mention of Izuku's internship Melissa turned to David with a look of confusion. "But dad aren't you supposed to be going to a meeting with the Board Executives tomorrow?" Melissa questioned as David's face fell and looked back at All Might.

"I-I'm sorry Toshi I just got the call this morning and by then you and Izuku were already on your way here. There was no time for me to let you know."

All Might also looked crestfallen at this news. He thought he'd finally done something teacher like for Izuku by arranging for David to see Izuku in the Sports Festival and want to mentor him. "No it's my fault David I know you're a busy man. I shouldn't have imposed on you." All Might said apologetically. Izuku for his part just stood there. He was at a loss. He'd been looking forward to learning under David, but now he'd have to go back home with nothing to show for it.

"What if I handled his internship Dad?" Melissa asked catching everyone's attention.

"What are you saying Melissa?" David asked as Melissa stepped closer to her father.

"I mean uncle Might and Izuku came all this way and for your help, we can't just do nothing and I'm pretty familiar with experimenting with quirks. I could take over his internship and help him in your place at least until you come back." Melissa said looking at her father.

"Melissa this isn't one of your school projects. Izuku here is training to be a hero and needs more than I think you can give." David said rubbing his chin as Melissa puffed out her cheeks in disappointment before turning to Izuku and grabbing both his hands in hers.

"Izuku what about you, you are the client after all. What do you think?" She asked her blue eyes begging him to say yes. Izuku cast an eye to All Might finding him looking in the opposite direction refusing to make eye contact with him. Forgive me Young Midoriya, but this is a decision you should make on your own. All Might thought to himself as Izuku gave his answer.

"I-I'd like to continue my internship with Melissa Mr. Shield. I believe that if she's half the scientist you are I'll learn more than I ever could on my own. Please allow Melissa to help me." Izuku said bowing as he and Melissa both felt the heavy palms of All Might on their shoulders.

"Looks like you're outvoted Dave." All Might said with a grin as David sighed.

"Very well Melissa is right. As the client Izuku has final say. Melissa I'm transferring Izuku's internship over to you. There are notes in my lab for you to look through for ideas going forward and feel free to call me if you get hung up on something. I'm also interested to see how far Izuku can develop." He said with a smile before hearing All Might give a large cough. David cast his eyes to his friend before looking at Sam, Melissa and Izuku he gave a smile. "Well don't just stand there Melissa I'm sure Izuku would like to get started as soon as possible. Sam why don't you take Izuku's bag to his room and then feel free to take the day off I won't be doing any more work today, just prepare to leave in the morning." Sam gave a nod as he pushed the button for the elevator and stepped in with Izuku and Melissa before the door closed behind the trio.

Once the door closed there was a large puff of smoke signaling All Might's transformation into his true form. The hero collapsed into a nearby chair. "Thanks for that Dave. I'm not sure how much longer I could have held that form." All Might said panting a little as David poured him a glass of water handing it to the hero.

"You're time has decreased again. You're power seems to be fading even faster than I predicted." David said as All Might nodded.

All Might accepted the glass and drained it in one go before speaking. "Yes this is why I was desperate to bring Izuku here. You were a big factor in making me the symbol of peace. We would spend days testing out my powers and your inventions I was hoping you could do the same for him. I have the utmost confidence that Izuku will be the next symbol of peace." David smiled.

"He seems like a good kid. I can see why you chose him as your successor. I'm sorry I can't be the one to help him, but even though I was hesitant I know Melissa will help him to the best of her abilities." David said with a proud smile.

"I see a lot of you in her Dave, so I'm not worried. Now what's this about a meeting with the Executive Board of I-island?" All Might said as David waved his hand.

"Oh it's just routine, every time I invent something I go to the board and have them approve it for public use. As one of the faces of I-island it's my job to set a good example so I follow a bit stricter code of conduct when it comes to my inventions, but this new creation will make everything that came before it obsolete. I built it with you in mind Toshi." David said smiling as All Might arched a brow.

"I'm guessing you can't tell me what it is though?" All Might asked as David nodded.

"That would be correct, but don't worry once it's been approved you'll be the first to use it until then mums the word." David said placing a finger against as All Might chuckled before nodding his head.

"I'll be taking your bags to your room Mr. Midoriya here's your keycard." Sam said as he exchanged Izuku's luggage with the room keycard.

"Thank you Mr. Abraham." Izuku stated as the older man left the two teenagers alone in the elevator. Immediately once the door closed Melissa gave a shout of glee as she jumped up and down in the elevator before turning to Izuku.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She said shaking his hands before kissing him on the cheek. "My dad would have never let me do this without your say so. I really appreciate you going on along with me." Melissa said as she composed herself, but she couldn't get rid of the large smile on her face, just as Izuku couldn't escape the blush on his face.

"Y-you're welcome. Besides you're helping me just as much if you hadn't spoken up I don't know what I would have done." Izuku said with a smile. "I look forward to working you Melissa." The boy said as the elevator stopped on the basement floor.

"Me too Izuku, now this is our underground testing facility. We test all sorts of things down here, but for the duration of your stay this will be our training facility." She said walking over to a computer desk where there was a multitude of papers. It was a large room about the size of a ware house and it was divided into sections with different equipment residing in each. Where Melissa and he were there was a monitoring room with computers and screens littered with notes, charts and diagrams. "These must be the notes dad was talking about. Here Izuku I'll look these over while you change into this." Melissa said holding out a folded body suit to him. "This is a vital suit. The inner lining of the suit has monitors woven in that record your heart beat, blood pressure, etc." Izuku looked at the suit and nodded before looking around for a changing room not seeing one.

"Umm Melissa where should I change?" Izuku asked partially bringing Melissa out of reading her father's notes.

"Oh you can change over there." She pointed to a small room in the corner. Izuku walked over to the changing room and stripped down to his underwear before pulling on the suit. Melissa looked up from the notes as Izuku returned with the Vital suit in place.

"I'm ready Melissa." Izuku said excited to get started noticing the blush on Melissa's face as she shook her head. She'd seen many people in these suits, but not many cut quite the figure Izuku did or maybe they did and Izuku was the only one she'd taken notice of. The boy had quite the physique she knew he was strong, but she had no idea he was so picturesque.

"Uhh yeah let's get this started." She said taking a look at her father's notes. He had a list of tests he was going to put Izuku through and the first was a strength test, obviously. She'd watched the Sports Festival alongside her father as well and she'd seen some of the incredible feats of strength Izuku had accomplished. Melissa grabbed a tablet from the desk and led Izuku to a horizontal bar above a bench with two machines on either side. Izuku looked at the "tablet". To him it looked like an ordinary pane of glass, but as Melissa turned it on it came alive with data.

"That's amazing." Izuku noted pointing at the tablet. Melissa looked at the tablet and nodded.

"I suppose it is. I work with these so much I forget they're not that common outside the island." Melissa said showing Izuku how it worked before getting back to the test. The bar was set in a track that terminated about several feet above the bench "This is our bench press. Instead of actual weights all we have to do is type in the weight we want and the machines on either side create resistance equal to that. It's really convenient when you have people like you and uncle Might who can lift insane amounts without flooding this place with things of that weight."

Izuku nodded looking at the machines and smiled at the futuristic set up of I-island. "So how about we start with a half-ton?" Melissa asked Izuku as he lay down on the bench and gripped the bar as he heard Melissa type in the weight. "Alright when you're ready." She said pulling up Izuku's vitals on her tablet. Izuku activated his full cowl and pushed upward. It felt as if the weight was hardly there as he pushed the bar upward rather quickly causing it to clang noisily against the top of the bar's track. Melissa's eyes widened as she took note of Izuku's vitals. It was like his body tapped into a massive pool of energy that flooded his body. Izuku's entire body was being overclocked in an instant shattering the limiters in his brain with ease.

"Sorry I didn't think it'd feel so light." Izuku commented as Melissa giggled.

"No, no that's great it means we can jump forward more. Let's say three tons this time." Melissa explained as Izuku nodded and once again pushed the bar with ease. Melissa wrote this down and steadily began increasing the weight with a final result of 60 tons, though that would have to be tested again tomorrow when he was rested to see if it was from fatigue or his outright limit. Izuku sat sweating some as Melissa brought him a towel and some water. "Once you're ready we'll move over to the treadmill.

"Sure thing Melissa." Izuku said wiping sweat from his forehead as he drained half the bottle of water before standing up and proceeding to the treadmill. Much like with the weight machine they steadily scaled Izuku's speed up until he seemed to cap out at 150 MPH.

"You are really incredible Izuku I've rarely seen records like this." Melissa said entering the data into her tablet. "One more test should be good for today." Melissa said as she walked over to a target on the wall. "This is similar to the arcade game that measures how much force your punches have, so go ahead and give it your best shot no holding back." Melissa said as she moved behind a walled petition with a window where she could watch the testing. Izuku walked up to the target rolling his right shoulder before activating his Snake Cowl darkening his right arm. Melissa looked down at her tablet expecting the same incredible energy readings from before but was astounded by what she saw as Izuku then threw his fist back as far as possible stretching it across the room and then slinging it forward.

The sleeve of the vital suit tore under the force of Izuku's punch as he slammed it into the target there was a large shockwave as the target shattered around Izuku's fist. Melissa looked at the tablet and saw the last reading before the target was destroyed and gawped at it. Izuku rounded the corner hurriedly looking at Melissa. "Sorry I'm so sorry Melissa I didn't think the meter would break and I tore the sleeve of your suit! I'm really sorry." Izuku said nervously as Melissa held the tablet to her face shaking slightly before turning to Izuku and holding out the amount of force Izuku put into the target before it was destroyed. It read 9999 across the board.

"Y-you maxed out the target's force reading!" Melissa said looking at the reading again just to make sure before laughing.

"Nobody else has done that except Uncle Might! This is…..AMAZING! You're amazing Izuku I can't believe this. When you used that power just now it was like your entire body was overwritten to something new. I have never seen anything like this before!" Melissa said smiling as Izuku returned her smile awkwardly.

"So that's good then?" Izuku asked as Melissa nodded her head excitedly.

"That's more than good Izuku this is ground breaking. I can't wait for tomorrow. I'm going to spend all night coming up with a litany of tests and regimens." Izuku felt an odd sensation listening to Melissa go on about her tests and other experiments she had planned for him.

Is this what it feels like for everybody around me when I'm talking about heroes and their powers? Izuku thought to himself as Melissa came out of her rant.

"We're done for today Izuku get some rest and prepare for an enlightening internship. Also bring your hero suit I want to have a look at it. I'm sure that's it's not going to be able to keep up with you after this internship, so I'll work on it as well. No point in improving yourself if you're going to go into the field with faulty equipment." Melissa said as Izuku nodded walking away from the girl and getting dressed in his original clothes and heading back up the elevator. He looked at Melissa as the door shut. She was completely absorbed into her work now much like he was when he was making his Hero Analysis books.

It wasn't often that Izuku felt such a familiar connection with someone. The closest he got was with Tenya, but here with Melissa he could feel something deeper like they were truly kindred spirits.

As Izuku was about to enter his room the door next to his opened showing All Might in his true form. "Hey how'd it go with Melissa?" All Might asked as Izuku opened his door the pro hero following him.

"She's really great All Might. Melissa is passionate about helping me and science it seems. I know I can learn a lot from this internship." Izuku said as All Might nodded proudly.

"I knew you two would hit off. Melissa has the same passion for science and helping people that you do about being a hero. I'm sure in the future you two will have a great relationship." All Might said cupping his chin and nodding internally celebrating this good news as Izuku's face turned bright red.

"A-A-A-All Might, w-w-w-w-what are you talking about? I don't like her like that! I mean I like her, but I uh you know umm!" Izuku devolved into incoherent babbling as All Might held up his hands.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa there kid I wasn't saying anything like that! Just that with experience between you in the future she could be the one building your suits and support items. Just saying she's as brilliant as David is now and much more than he was at her age. I know she'll go far." All Might said standing up and placing both hands on Izuku's shoulders. "I'll be leaving tomorrow morning back to Japan, so from here on out it's just you and Melissa. Work hard and come back stronger." All Might said as Izuku gave a determined grin.

"Of course All Might I will get stronger!" Izuku said as he and All Might shook hands with the pro returning to his room and Izuku turning in for the night eager to begin his training in earnest.