The Demonic Hero

Truth

Izuku POV

I landed on the edge of a cliff that had quite a pretty view of the whole forest and of the sky that held the dying sun. I kept harshly wiping the tears away from my eyes but only more replaced them. I was in a fetal position with my wings wrapped around me, the nearest thing I could get to comfort right now as some Mokke nuzzled against me trying to cheer up their king.

I heard a twig snap while the scent of herbs and smoke came near me. I automatically felt Shoto's presence next to me as he sat down. The Mokke were about to try to attack him but I signaled them to calm down. They can choose who sees them and who doesn't so it's a bit funny seeing Shoto almost sit on one with said bunny angrily waving it's ears. It was silent until Shoto spoke up. "Are you....okay?" I unfurled my wings and gave him a deadpan look. Obviously, I'm not okay if I'm balling my eyes out in the middle of the night.

"Right......of course you're not if your crying. I may be very confused on whatever happened but I'm willing to listen and try to understand if you're wanting to explain."

I sniffed as I felt more tears trying to appear and my grip on my arm tightened. "If I tell the truth....you won't see me differently?" I felt Shoto loosen my grip as he took my hand in his and directed my head to face him with his other hand. Wiping my leftover tears with his thumb, he said "I would never. If it's something you need help with, we'll do it together. Please stop crying now?"

A small smile came across my face as I hugged Shoto tightly. He was surprised at first but quickly wrapped his arms around, rubbing my back as comfort. We stayed like this for a few moments before I reluctantly peeled away then got up. With his hand still in mine, I followed Shoto back to the camp as I tried to mentally prepared myself. I could barely stop my hands from shaking as we got nearer. I know me and Shoto are fine but what about everyone else? Would they start acting weird towards me now when they know the truth?

I mentally slap myself when I thought of Lolli. She was injured and I just left her there. I know I shouldn't be too hard on myself since I also know Lolli would hit me in the head if she knew I was. I can imagine she's probably bandaged up by now. Shoto squeezed my hand, letting me know we're here and for reassurance. I took a deep breath then opened the door. I wasn't even fully inside the room to fill the stares of everyone. Momo, Koda, and Shoji were taking care of the Wild, Wild Pussy Cats while, as expected, Sero was bandaging Lolli's right arm and left leg. Aizawa-sensei was the first to speak. "Midoriya. Explain. Now."

I sighed then sat down next to Lolli with Shoto still on my side. "I know so I suggest sitting down." Once those words left my mouth, the room exploded into a wave of questions.

"Izuku, are you okay?!"

"What was that thing?"

"How did you know them?"

"What did she mean when she said royal, kero?"

"Did you get into trouble with actual demons?"

"What kind of quirk made them look like that?"

"SHUT THE HELL UP AND LET THE NERD SPEAK!" Kacchan's yell instantly shut them up. I sent him a grateful gaze since it was starting to get a little overwhelming. He nodded back and I could tell he had just as many burning questions as everyone else. I swallowed my fears and told them everything. About not being human, Slendy and the mansion, the situation with the Underworld and Zalgo, my royal heritage.....everything I thought they should know.

I kept my head down, looking at my hands in my lap as all I heard was silence. Kacchan was the one who broke it. "So let me get this shit straight. Auntie was literally the princess of hell and you're supposed to be it's king now?"