Behind the Mask

'Robot' pt. 2

Tenya POV:

There were more machines now. Ones to help him breath... those were new. He could still talk.. barely. He looked sickly and weak. I turned to the doctor in the room, "What happened?! He was getting better! He was... he... what happened?"
"This happens with patients sometimes. They get this surge of energy, they stop healing, and once the surge ends.... they end up in a coma or dead. If he falls into a coma this time, I'm afraid he'll never recover." I looked at my brother eyes growing wet. And he slowly turned his head to me. His eyes looked sad and sympathetic. I knew he didn't want to leave. For the first time in my life, I saw a flicker of fear in his eyes.
"H-..Hey.. Teny-a.." he chocked out.
"T-Tensei... it's.. it's ok.. you're going to be fine! The doctors will fix you I know they will!"
"T-Tenya... I... can't get... b-better. The infection i-is.. is too bad." My heart twisted in pain as Tensei lifted his hand to meet mine. I took it and tears filled my eyes. I crouched near him hearing his raspy breath beneath the beeping of machinery.
"Brother.." I chocked out tears threatening to fall.
"T-Tenya... you'll be... a-.. a great hero one day..."
"Tensei, y-you.. I.."
"I've e-enjoyed watching you grow... y-you're what pushed me T-Tenya..."
"Brother... w-what are you saying?!"
"I-... I want y-you to take my hero name... Tenya.."
"W-what..?"
"Become a hero... I can be proud of.. the.. w-world can be p-proud... of.."
"I will Tensei I will! I promise! Please!-"
"I.. love you Tenya.." He squeezed my hand our his breath hitching. i squeezed his and I saw him smile faintly.
"I love you too Tensei..."
"......"
"Tensei?!" He began to flat-line.
"Tensei?! No no no! Tensei! Please!" I felt tears roll down my cheeks as doctors poured in. Compressions started...
"CLEAR" One yelled as they tried to bring him back to me. I saw Tensei's body jolt but nothing changed.
"Charge to 100.... CLEAR" He yelled again. I couldn't bare this. I couldn't lose him! But after the sixth attempt they stopped.
"Time of death.." He started.  'No... Please... try again.. save him!'

"1:27 pm.."

I couldn't go back to the dorms, my feet refused to carry me that far. I went back to our house. I found myself in Tensei's room. I looked a mess. My hair was everywhere, my eyes puffy and red. I felt light headed and like nothing was real. I pulled Tensei's blanket up into my face as I curled up into a tight ball. I wanted to imagine Tensei was just out on patrol, or getting dinner or even just getting discharged from the hospital but the ache in my heart melted any imaginative scenario I concocted. I felt as though my world had been flipped upside down. In my youngest memories, most of them are Tensei. When I imagined the future Tensei was always in it. I feel as though I have been robbed. I hate it. My brother was a good young man who had so much ahead of him but he was stolen. I blame Stain. And the doctor's they should have done more. My parents should have been here. Someone should have done something! That night I tried till I had no tears left to spill.

~Four Day Later~

I missed two days of school (the other two was the weekend). I requested that Tensei's death no be broadcasted to the school, which included teachers. Principal Nezu and All Might believe that I should take more time off to grieve. But I need to keep up with the others. Tensei wouldn't want me to fall behind in any of the studies. My parents called yesterday and I had to tell them the terrible news. Mother cried... that was new. Father was very quiet. They wished me well in school and immediately hung up. They aren't very good in the emotional department, that was Tensei's thing. I took a long shower trying to wash away the pain and emotion I felt and showed. Today was not going to be a good day. I was exhausted, a mess, but I had to keep it together. I just needed... today to be quiet... as stress free as possible. I know that won't be the case but... my patients is dangerously low. I just... need control of something... and right now my emotions can't be it. I looked in Tensei's tall mirror and lazily fixed my hair. Before I left I snatched a granola bar and a bottle of water. I been feeling queasy, probably something to do with grief. I then ran to school. I didn't super fast as to keep up the little energy I had and prevent myself from damaging myself with quirk overuse. I honestly didn't care if I was only five minutes early rather than my usual ten to fifteen. As a calmly ran to school I felt yawns build stronger and stronger. I had trouble sleeping recently. I had an issue before but after Tensei's death it was worse. If I did get sleep it wasn't for very long and it was mentally exhausting. I tried medicating my low points in the night where I couldn't sleep and couldn't try anymore but it didn't work. I finally reached the gates of UA and made my way into the school immediately. I walked through the halls of UA and into the classroom. The moment I walked in eyes fell on me. Even Aizawa noticed my presence instantly. I ignored everyone and made my way to my desk. I sat down slouching in my chair and looked up at the board. 'Standard day... shouldn't be too hard.' I thought to myself. I turned away looking toward the window to see Bakugou with his feet on his damn desk again. I sighed frustratingly and walked over to him.

"Bakugou, get your feet off of that desk. It's extremely disrespectful and your scufing school property." I said calmly. Luckily today seemed quiet. But Bakugou never misses a fight.. or a chance to make some form of comeback.

"Oh shut it your damn robot! Don't you get tired telling me the same thing over and over again extra?!" I visibly stiffened. 'Robot?..' I thought to myself.

~Flashback~

Third Person POV:

"Wow Tensei! I saw what you did today on the news! How did you become such an awesome hero!" Tenya said as he watched his brother put away the last of his armor.

"hehehe... well little brother it was hard work. If you follow the rules and work hard you can do anything you set your mind to! But I'm sure you'll have no problem my little robot." Tensei said as he ruffled up Tenya's hair. He smiled as he began to walk toward the backdoor.

"Hey! I'm not a robot! Robots have no feelings, and I feel a lot of things! I'm just responsible!" Tenya said following him.

"Of course Tenya. You're no robot. You're better then any robot anyone could design. You'll be a great hero one day. I know it."

"Promise you'll help me? Promise you'll be with me when it aaall happens?!" Baby Iida said as he looked up at Tensei with big blue eyes (or crimson if you want). Tensei chuckled at this and crouched down to his level.

"I promise Tenya. I'd never leave you. With a little help from me you'll become an unstoppable force of justice and order."

"Cool! I'm going to be just like you!"

"I can see it now... The Robo-Hero, Tenya Iida!" Tensei teased before jumping up and running away without the use of his quirk.

"Heeey!" Little Iida said as he began to chase after Tensei. They laughed and played making a promise between brothers to always stay together. And Iidas never break promises...

~End of Flashback~

Tenya POV:

Many students noticed my odd silence. They saw a whole change in my demenor. Aizawa seemed to notice too, but it was too late. I felt everything hit me like a ton of bricks. Tensei's death, my legacy, my grades, the house, my classmates, myself, my image. My body grew rigid, my fists curled, knuckles turning white. I shook a small bit and I looked at Bakugou with a hatred filled, lowered glare. My face was shadowed.

"Bakugou... get you feet... off of the FUCKING DESK BEFORE I USE RECIPERAL BURST TO SHOVE MY FOOT UP YOUR ASS!" I snarled, hand gripping onto the edge of his desk.  Bakugou looked up in complete shock and mild terror seeing the look on my face. He immediately swung his feet down and stared at me in shock.

"Iida... dude... what was that?!" Kaminari questioned.

"Glasses..." Bakugou began.

"Iida-kun... are you ok?" Uraraka asked. All my classmates started talking at once and I was feeling strangely overwhelmed.

"Oh... excuse my potty mouth," I mocked, "but shut the fuck up," I finished with a snap. With my classmates and teacher gawking in utter shock I flopped into my seat and rested my head in my arms on my desk. It was as if I had no control over my actions... I guess you could say the robot was having a malfunction.