Perhaps in the fanfiction, they are in a world where quirks don't exist yet. Baby Izuku and Shigaraki grow up in an orphanage. Izuku is always the one trying to cheer everyone up and bring people together. Shigaraki is more withdrawn but Izuku keeps trying to be his friend. As they grow older, events start to shape them in ways that are different from each other, leading to different paths that are still influenced by their early bond.
One idea could be All Might discovers baby Izuku has a unique quirk manifestation at a very young age and decides to secretly train him from then. Another could be a story where baby Izuku is in some sort of danger and All Might has to protect him while also hiding his identity from the public. Maybe there's a fanfic where All Might time - travels and meets baby Izuku in the past, and tries to change his future for the better.
One idea could be a crossover with the X - Men universe. Tomura Shigaraki's decay power could create interesting interactions with the mutants. For example, how would his power affect Wolverine's healing factor? Another could be a crossover with the Harry Potter world. Maybe he tries to infiltrate Hogwarts to steal magical artifacts, leading to battles with the students and teachers.
For allies, All Might could be an interesting choice even when they are babies. All Might might sense Izuku's potential and also see that Shigaraki could be redeemed if guided right. Another potential ally could be Aizawa. He could be the one who trains them in basic self - defense skills when they are kids. As for enemies, the League of Villains could be a problem for Izuku, as they might see him as a threat to their plans with Shigaraki. Also, some of the more evil - minded heroes who don't believe in second chances for villains like Shigaraki could be enemies.
One idea could be that Izuku is kidnapped by a group who wants to use his knowledge of hero strategies against the heroes. They hold him hostage in an abandoned building. Another could be that a villain with a grudge against All Might kidnaps Izuku as a way to lure All Might into a trap. Maybe a group of anti - quirk fanatics take Izuku because they believe his powerful quirk is a threat to their cause.
Another plot could involve Izuku being part of a secret society of heroes with vampire quirks. They have their own set of rules and ethics regarding using their powers, and Izuku has to learn to navigate this new world while still aiming to be a regular hero.
Another interesting plot idea is that Izuku's quirk evolution is tied to his emotions. When he experiences strong positive emotions like hope or love, his quirk becomes stronger and evolves in unexpected ways. For instance, it could manifest as a healing ability in addition to his existing powers. This would make his character development more complex as he has to learn to manage his emotions not just for his own well - being but also for the sake of his quirk evolution.
A possible plot could be centered around Izuku's struggle to control his Phoenix quirk. Since it's such a powerful and volatile quirk, he often loses control. This causes problems not only for him but also for his friends and the people around him. He then has to seek out an old, reclusive hero who once had a similar quirk to learn how to master it.
One idea could be that Izuku's time quirk allows him to reverse time for a short period during battles. So he can correct his mistakes and outwit his opponents. For example, if he made a wrong move in a fight against a villain, he could reverse a few seconds and choose a better strategy.
One common theme is the idea of redemption. Shigaraki, being a villain in the original context, showing protectiveness towards Izuku can be seen as a step towards redemption. It makes readers wonder if he can truly change.
One main theme is the concept of family. Since they are brothers in the fanfiction, it explores what family means to them, whether it's loyalty, protection, or something else. Another theme is the struggle between good and evil. Izuku is on the hero side and Shigaraki on the villain side, so there's this constant tug - of - war between their ideologies.