Nala's pov:
I woke up sweaty, and trembling. I sat up, and tip-toed to the bathroom to wash my face. I took a few deep breaths, and told myself that he was gone. They were gone. I didn't have to fear them anymore.
I walked back to my room, and sat on my bed scrolling through tiktok for a while. I didn't even realize how early it was, until I looked up at the clock, which displayed that it was already 5 am. I had already been awake for a few hours, so I just stayed awake. I knew I couldn't get any sleep anyways.
When my alarm went off, I was already awake, so I just turned it off, and started getting ready for school. I looked at myself in the mirror, and saw my eye bags. I didn't have any makeup to cover them, so I didn't really know how I was going to explain. Thankfully, Dad and Papa had to get to school early, so it was only me and Toshi.
"No sleep?" He asked me when he saw me. I knew I wouldn't have to explain to him, since he had insomnia too. I don't normally have insomnia, but on my bad nights I do. I just nod. "Well, I'm walking you to school today, and you are introducing me to this 'Josh' guy." Toshi said.
"Wha- no! I-I don't need you to fight my battles!" I say, but he looks at me with pure determination. I sigh in defeat, and we leave a little earlier than normal.
When we got there, Josh saw me immediately, but his eyes narrowed on Toshi as he made his way over.
"Hey Nala!" He said in a fake nice tone.
"That him?" Toshi asked, and I nodded. He stepped in front of me and when Josh came over here, he punched him right in the cheek. Josh stumbled back in surprise as he wiped the edge of his mouth.
"So what? Now you have 'Big Brother' fighting your battles?" He asked sarcastically.
"Stay the hell away from her!" Toshi shouted, getting everyone's attention. That's when I saw Jackson's concerned face as he jogged over here. Toshi paid him no mind.
"What's going on?" He whispered to me.
"My brother found out." I whisper back, and he nods.
"WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?" Josh shouted as he threw a swing. Now it was a full on fight. Toshi Shoved him to the ground, but Josh quickly got back up, and kicked Toshi's feet from under him. He landed hard, and I could tell he was dazed. Josh was about to start kicking him, when I suddenly did something I didn't expect. I shape-shifted into a wolf. I started growling as I stood over my brother, and everyone backed away, even Jackson. I felt bad for scaring him, but I did what I had to do. Toshi put his hand on my head, signaling that he was okay, and I shape-shifted back. I fell to the ground huffing, and exhausted. Toshi laid me in Jackson's arms.
"Take care of her will you? I've got to get to school before I'm late. Thanks!" Toshi said, and ran off.
"Nala, are you okay?" He asked me as he draped my arm over his shoulder. I just nodded, and we made our way to class.
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FanfictionNala was an orphan. That is until Aizawa and Hizashi adopted her. Nala, however had her own problems. Suffering from Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, she has to get used to people who don't want to hurt her, and Aizawa has to prove how much he l...
