Can I be happy?

Chapter 19

Hitoshi stared for a while before speaking "I-Izuku? I th-thought you couldn't.." the sentence cut off since he just didn't know what to say, Izuku had stopped laughing looking at Hitoshi with his head tilted to the side.

Yamada had tears in his eyes as he replayed the angelic sound in his head, his son had never once made a single sound during all this time and so he had assumed he couldn't, Aizawa was the first to actually snap out of his shock.

"Izuku, we thought you couldn't talk? Because of your scar and, because you have always been silent. Can you please explain" Izuku's eyes filled with realization as his hand reached up to trace the scar on his neck.

Yamada and Hitoshi were now waiting for the answer since they were back with reality, Izuku blushed since he hadn't realized they thought he couldn't talk, his dad had never asked so he didn't think to clarify.

He realized how silly he had been and smiled at the thought, Izuku wondered how to explain but figure the truth would be best, he knew he could trust these people, and he had his big brother right by his side if he needed a hug.

Izuku crawled over to where his brother sat and sat next to him, he leaned into Hitoshi's side as he wrapped and arm around Izuku's waist, Yamada and Aizawa smiled at the cuteness, Izuku then lifted his eyes to look at his dads.

"When i was ten... i cut my throat, i wanted to destroy my voice box" Izuku felt Hitoshi stiffen as Aizawa and Yamada gasped, neither of them had expected that, they had thought it was Hisashi who had hurt him.

"Why?" Yamada asked in almost a whisper, Izuku looked at the man and bit his lip at the reason behind what he did 'This is it, if i tell them my quirk, ill be fully trusting myself with them' Izuku took a deep breath lifting his hands.

"Hisashi hated when i spoke, he told me to stop speaking, i thought if i destroyed my voice then.. he would love me" Hitoshi began running his fingers through Izuku's hair in a comforting manner, Aizawa just nodded his head taking in the information.

Yamada however had a glare at what that man put his son through "Why did Hisashi hate you speaking? So much that you stopped making a single sound" Aizawa asked, Izuku fiddled with his fingers uncomfortably.

This was the moment of truth, the moment Izuku would put his full trust in his new family "Because, he hated that i had a... villains quirk" Izuku signed, Aizawa's eyes went wide as Yamada's jaw dropped, Hitoshi was in his own little world.

That meant Izuku also knew what is was like to be called a villain just for your quirk, how much more will he share with his little brother? "Wait.. i thought you were quirkless? On your file it says you're quirkless" Yamada stated desperately trying to understand.

So much of the things he thought were turning out false, Izuku nodded at his Dads words "he said it would be an embarrassment if anyone found out what my quirk was, he would hit me whenever i made a single sound, After i cut myself, i was healed and i could still speak.

I decided to just stop talking, i can talk i just dont. I guess it would be selective mutism" Izuku signed trying to help his family understand.

Yamada nodded and went silent taking in all of the new information, Aizawa was putting all of the puzzles together in his head, Hitoshi was making sure Izuku was ok and calm, all their attention went back to Izuku when he sighed again.

"I think.. the real reason Hisashi hated my quirk, wasn't because it was "Villainous" but because it is voice activated, like yours"

Yamada was filled with excitement as he heard his son had gotten a quirk from him "what is your quirk Izuku? Maybe i can help you control it? Its not good to have an untrained quirk" Izuku smiled at his dad but shook his head.

"I can control it, i know it's dangerous to have an untrained quirk, and i didn't want my voice to become damaged so i still talk all the time and... is it ok not to tell you my quirk just yet?"

Yamada really wanted to know his sons quirk, he had a small pout on his lips but his husband spoke with a soft tone "You don't have to tell us yet if you're not ok with it, and it's good that you trained your quirk" Izuku nodded with a smile as Yamada suddenly perked up.

"Izuku baby, your voice is so pretty. You sounded like an angel, you don't have to hide your voice from us ok. Oh! But take your time there's no rush" Izuku grinned with tears in his eyes flinging himself at his dad, Yamada reacted quickly wrapping his arms around Izuku to hold him close.

He could hardly believe he was finally hugging his son, when Izuku pulled away from the hug he leaned against his dad like he did with Hitoshi "Wait.. who do you talk in front of then?" Yamada asked looking down at his son.

Izuku smiled and lifted his hands "Arco, she has been my friend since before i stopped talking" Yamada nodded his head with a small smile wrapping his arm around his sons shoulders.

"Is there anything else we should know? You don't have to tell us in detail but it would be better if we know about your issues" Aizawa said back to speaking in his usual monotone voice.

Izuku squinted his eyes thinking deep about his reply, his eyes widened and he nodded his head "There was a man named Noah, he worked with my dad. I don't know if you can but.. I really want to see him again.

I want to thank him for healing me and.. for telling me to trust someone to help me" Izuku signed, Aizawa and Yamada shared a look before nodding their heads.

"I'll speak to my detective friend and find out if we can find him, just know that you don't have to speak, but you can if and when you want, take your time and only do what you're comfortable with"

Izuku smiled at Aizawa and nodded his head "Thanks Aizawa and Yamada-san but I'm hungry, could we get some food please?" Izuku signed with a sheepish grin, Yamada laughed pinching Izuku's cheek.

"You're so cute Izuku, how did i get such an adorable son?" He cooed, Izuku hid his face in his hands covering his blush, Yamada and Aizawa stood up "we will order a pizza for today, don't forget you guys we're going to the beech tomorrow. Make sure you guys shower and get the glitter off your selves"

Izuku and Hitoshi nodded their heads as their parents left the room, Hitoshi turned to Izuku and held his hand "You have a nice laugh Izuku, and i know what it's like to have to hold yourself back, I was always scared to ask questions.

I would only ever make statements because people would be afraid i was going to use my quirk on them, then i realized i shouldn't care about others, you don't have to hide your voice anymore ok?" Izuku smiled and squeezed Hitoshi's hand.

He wasn't sure if he could speak to them yet, but maybe letting his sounds out would be a good first step, it felt so nice to laugh out loud without getting hurt.

"Lets get cleaned up and change into pyjama's and then we can eat our pizza comfortably" Hitoshi stated standing up, he pulled Izuku up too who looked down fiddling with his fingers, Hitoshi looked at him on confusion but noticed Izuku tracing his scars.

His face softened as he pulled Izuku into a gentle hug "Don't worry, i have them too. We don't need to feel insecure about them, they prove we survived" Izuku nodded against his brothers chest with a small smile.

Hitoshi undressed first while Izuku looked at his scars, Hitoshi had scars from knives too, he really was just like Izuku, when Izuku changed Hitoshi was expecting some scars on him, he only found himself horrified when he saw Izuku's back.

The entire length of his back was covered in one huge scar, Hitoshi knew the scar was from a burn, he and his parents always noticed the burns on the back of Izuku's hands too, but now Hitoshi could see it all, Izuku's entire right arm had a burn running down it too.

Izuku had burns on both his forearm's, he had stab wounds on his arms and legs, a couple of healed ones on his stomach, he was honestly shocked at the sight, he could only imagine how painful that would have felt.

Izuku had finished undressing and turned to his brother with a smile, they both stood in their underwear ready to shower together, Izuku was caught by surprise when Hitoshi hugged him "I promise i will protect you from now on" Hitoshi mumbled against Izuku's hair.

Izuku hugged back with a smile, they both pulled away and walked to the bathroom hand in hand 'I'm going to be happy I think' Izuku thought to himself.