Protecting Him

Chapter 74. Decaying Pains

(A/n: Thank you everyone for the reads/votes/comments!! It means so much to me❤ I meant to post this yesterday but I wrote like five chapters in one go😅 I am tired lol, Next chapter will be out in two days)


**Warning: Some spoilers from what's to be expected of season 5, and one line of dialogue from Shigaraki used in the War Arc**

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I gasped. Jolting from my sleep, I found myself panting and hearing that voice –Uncle... it's been weeks since I haven't heard from him. And yet, the only thing I heard him tell me is...

'Time is approaching.'

I was confused for a moment as I shook my head fully awake, but for the first time I didn't feel fear, rather I felt the need to find a solution. I needed to be brave. I recalled the many times he's called me and told me to be strong, I think I know what he means now...

It was early, 6 am. I couldn't sleep anymore as I thought about what to do with the erasing quirk bullets. I don't know if giving them to the HC is a good idea, I don't trust them like I see Keigo does. It's been years since my mom's death and yet, the hero that was killed by another hero incognito has marked me deeper as the weeks pass by, I don't feel like I can trust them.

Perhaps it's because of what Touya said about heroes and my quirk cuffs. I don't know...

I decided to jog that morning to get a clearer mind of things. But my thoughts would be anything but clear as time elapsed.

"[Name]?" I heard a familiar voice address me.

I turned around and faced him, "Izuku!" I smiled as I walked towards him. "Good morning."

"G-good morning!" He greeted back, but I found him a little disconcerted. He wasn't his usual self.

"Is something wrong Izuku?" I approached him, placing my hand on his forehead. I didn't notice him blushing until he started fidgeting under my touch. "Ah!?" I awkwardly gasped as I took my hand away, "Um! Pardon me! I didn't mean—I hope I didn't make you uncomfortable!" I bowed apologetically.

As I bowed, my head facing the ground I kept asking myself how I've been lately acting. Touya had a similar reaction when I touch him without warning... he's not the only one. So has Keigo, Shoto... but more concerning what is wrong with me?? Why do I feel so warm and nervous?

"It's okay! You didn't do anything wrong!" Izuku rapidly reassured me. His expression turned a little down. I tilted my head worriedly, "It's just... something happened to me last night... One for All... I—"

"What happened? Are you hurt?" I asked worried.

He shook his head. "I saw them... I don't know if it was a dream or not but I saw them, the predecessors of One for All."

My eyes widened, "You mean... you saw him? The first user of One for All... my uncle? You saw him... too?"

His eyes widened as well, "You've seen him??"

"I've seen and spoken to him several times actually..." I paused my words and nodded to myself, "We need to discuss this with All Might." I took his hand in mine and urged him to walk quickly. But not before reminding myself about Izuku's earlier discomfort, "Is this okay?" I asked as I pointed to our connected hands.

Izuku was rosy again. He nodded rather stiffly, but said, "It's f-fine. D-don't w-w-worry about it. Let's go!"

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Time Skip~

We went back to the dorms first and got dressed, I woke up Hiro and made sure he attended his online classes. After eating something quick, Izuku and I went to meet All Might. He was a little surprised to see us but once Izuku told him he needed to talk about One for All, he urged us inside. Izuku began to tell All Might of our visit.