The Demonic Hero

Recovery And Changes

Izuku POV

I woke to sunlight shining on my face and the annoying smell of antiseptic and who knows what other kind of medicines. I'm really getting tired of waking up like this. My whole body felt sore, my head ached, and I could barely feel my arms. I look down to see that I was only wearing a pair of sweatpants with my arms, torso, and tail wrapped in bandages. I could tell that it was heavily bruised, wincing when I tried to move it. I felt what I assume to be a bandage plastered on my cheek too. The dull ache in my head seemed to grow worse once I eased myself into a sitting position. 

It felt like something was on my head, determined to pull me downwards. I spotted a mirror on the desk, but it was too far for me to reach. I let out a frustrated growl before forcing myself to get up despite my body's protest to rest. I limped and stumbled my way to the desk, fortunately not knocking anything over in the process.

Whatever was on my head was starting to get on my nerves now. I can only assume whatever it is keeps throwing my balance off. I almost fell flat on my face multiple times because of it!

I finally grabbed the mirror, scanning what all I could see of the damage. I was right about the bandage on my cheek but for some reason I looked....different. My eyes seemed to glow a dark shade of emerald now and my teeth were sharper than I remember. But that's not what made me stare wide eyed into the mirror.

No, it was the dark neon green horns with dark blue and black highlights that made me stare.

I slowly lift my hand to touch, slightly amazed at how smooth they were. The horns were curved into a half circle, and you could easily spot them out from my green curls. "What the actual fuck....." I muttered, still examining the horns as I eased my way back to the bed. 

"It's good to see that you're awake! Though you should be resting, young man!"

I whipped my head towards the voice, trying to keep my head straight. Recovery Girl hobbled her way to me. She started examining me, poking and prodding at me with her cane. "I don't even know how you're even standing, dearie! You broke both of your arms. had severe internal bleeding and a severe amount of blood loss. After I treat you, I recommend a week of bed rest and another checkup, you hear?!" She said as she waved her cane at me.

I instantly nodded, internally making a note to never get on RG's bad side. She doesn't really need to heal me. I should be fine in a couple days, I think. She sighed and went to her desk. "Class started about an hour ago. When you were unconscious, your class refused to leave your side the whole time. Especially those three friends of yours."

I figured she was talking about Kacchan, Lolli, and Shoto. I felt my face heat up a little at the thought. I cleared my throat and asked if she had a phone I could use. I needed answers before I can figure out anything else. She hummed then grabbed one before coming back next to me. RG kissed me on my cheek and a wave of tiredness washed over me.

"All done! You can either go to class or stay here for the rest of the day if you like." The old woman said before walking out the door. I stared at the door, waiting until the sound of her cane and footsteps faded down the hall before I call Slender. The phone rung for a couple times before I heard Slendy's voice and what sounded like the usual yelling in the background. "Um....Slender?"

"Izuku, is that you? Thank chaos, where are you?!"

"I'm at the nurse's office at UA and I-" I didn't get a chance to finish my sentence before Slendy, along with the brothers, teleported into the room. Well, that was faster than expected.

Splendor and Trendor was the first ones to instantly engulf me into a hug. "A bit too tight, guys...." I managed to wheeze out. They finally let go, giving me some space as I welcomed the deep breaths of air. I tried to comfort Splendor who now dulled his crying to small sniffles. "I'm okay Splendor and hi Trender. Sorry to make you guys worried."

A puff of smoke left Offender's lips as a large, crooked grin widen. "Nice to know you're still alive, ya little shit! What's on ya fuckin' head?"

I sighed but couldn't help the smile that started to form. "Hello to you too, you bastard. I was hoping you guys would have the answer to that." I could feel Slender's gaze on me, examining what he could of me from head to toe.

"I'm afraid I don't have a clue. Is there anything else other than the obvious....changes?" Slendy question with curiosity and worry laced in his voice. I got up from the bed and did a little spin for them to get a full look. "Fascinating......" Trendor muttered, his hand trailing up my horns and a shiver went down my spine at the touch.

"Well would you look at that! The little shit ain't so little anymore! Still a piece of shit though." 

Splendor started clapping excitedly. "Izuku, you grew some!" I raised my eyebrow in question until I realized the height difference. Or rather the lack there of.  I was about the same height as Trendor now! The brothers were all in their human form but was still considered rather tall, around the 6 foot range. It seems I can add a slight growth spurt to the list of sudden changes.

I cleared my throat, hinting for Trendor to explain whatever he knows. He backed away a little, slightly embarrassed but I could tell his gaze never left my horns. "It's nothing too concerning, Izuku. Just picture it as, uh.....what do the mortals call it? Puberty? Yeah, demonic puberty! All katharos have to deal with it in some variations eventually."

"So, what I heard is, is that I'm stuck with the horns."

Trendor gave me a small smile. "Yes, but at least you make horns look good!"

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I'm still not dead and it's finally summer break for me! Hopefully I can be more productive when it comes to chapters now.

I wanna say thank you for the 123k reads! Even tho I feel like I don't deserve them.🥺 Have some cake huns.🍰🍰

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