From The Ashes

Midoriya's footsteps echoed in the dimly lit room, on each side of him were vats filled with Nomu's. He stopped to look at them for a moment, these looked different from almost bird like monstrosities he had seen before. They had a sleekness to them, while they weren't as bulky, that didn't mean they seemed less deadly.

"I see my new creations have caught your eye, I like to call these High-End."

The Doctor walked out from the shadows and stood next to Midoriya. He placed his hand on the glass as he inspected the Nomu.

"Like the other Nomus they possess multiple quirks and will listen to the commands we give them; however, unlike the others these are capable of learning. I've done a few short tests and some have even been able to form basic sentences! God, I love science so much and the mysteries that it solves and creates."

Midoriya gave a quick glance at the Doctor before looking back to the Nomu. "Yeah, I'm guessing there must be a big drawback if I'm just now hearing about these."

The Doctor nodded. "Indeed, they take much longer to produce and their success rate is a mere 45%. The Nomu that fought against All Might takes half the time to produce and has a 65% success rate. If I had it my way I'd focus all my time on the High-Ends, but Shigaraki wanted quantity over quality."

Midoriya sighed as turned away from the vat. "All of this is interesting, but could we get to the matter at hand? Why did you call me here?"

"Patience Phoenix, patience. We'll get to that shortly."

The Doctor turned and started to walk further down the hall towards a single light in the distance.

"Japan has just turned the page of its story and realized that their favorite chapter has come to an end. All Might's time has come to an end and all that is left is his legacy. Now the country is waiting to see what happens in its next chapter. Will the heroes continue to thrive? Will those that live in the shadows take advantage of the uncertainty and cause fear and panic to spread?"

The Doctor smiled as the two of them approached the inner chamber. In the center of the room was a giant computer and the walls surrounding them were filled with test tubes and vials.

"Or will a known villain take control and reshape the path this world is taking?"

Midoriya shrugged as the Doctor took a seat in his chair. "Who knows? Maybe the next generation of heroes rises to the occasion inspired by All Might."

The Doctor laughed as he turned to face Midoriya. "Exactly Phoenix, so many questions need to be answered and all we can do is wait and see how things play out. Now I'm not a betting man, but if I was I'd say Shigaraki is going to rise to the occasion. All he'll have to do is prove himself worthy of my help."

Midoriya's eye twitched as he began to grow impatient. "Is that why you brought me here? Did you need me to pass along this message?"

The doctor shook his head. "No no no, that boy still has quite a bit of growing to do before he's ready for that. I brought you here for a different reason Phoenix. Do you remember the conversation you and All for One had before the fight. The one where you agreed to wait three days before he told you the information you needed?"

Midoriya's eyes rose as he looked at the Doctor with curiosity and hope. The Doctor noticed this and smiled as his fingers interlocked.

"Of course you do Phoenix. I'm certain that conversation has been eating away at you for quite awhile now, hasn't it?"

Midoriya took a deep breath to regain his composure. "Yeah, having something within reach, just to have it taken away would torment anyone."

The Doctor nodded in agreement. "Good, it should eat away at you. You deserve to have it eat away at you after everything you did."