Taken

Overwhelming Welcome

As Izuku lay in his hospital bed, surrounded by his friends, family, and teachers, he felt overwhelmed. The faces blurred together, voices merging into a cacophony of sound that he struggled to comprehend. He tried to keep track of who was there, but it all seemed like a dream.

His mother's tearful smile, All Might's encouraging words, and the concern in his friends' eyes all swirled together, becoming too much for him to process. He felt himself drifting, fading in and out of reality, as if he were a spectator watching his own life unfold from a distance.

Amidst the blur, he saw Bakugou approaching, his face a mix of anger and relief. "You damn nerd! You made us all worry! What were you thinking, getting yourself caught like that?" Bakugou's voice was loud and demanding, and Izuku flinched, instinctively curling in on himself.

Kirishima quickly stepped in, pulling Bakugou away from the bed. "Easy, Bakugou, give him some space," Kirishima said calmly, trying to diffuse the situation.

Uraraka and Todoroki moved closer to Izuku, gently placing their hands on his shoulders. "It's okay, Deku. We're here for you," Uraraka whispered, her voice soft and reassuring.

Todoroki nodded, his expression filled with empathy. "You're safe now. We won't let anything happen to you," he said, his voice steady.

Meanwhile, Iida rushed out of the room to find Aizawa. He knew that Aizawa was the one person who could help bring Izuku back to reality, to ground him when everything felt overwhelming.

Moments later, Aizawa entered the room, his eyes locking onto Izuku's trembling form in an instant. He approached with calm determination, kneeling down beside the bed and placing a reassuring hand on Izuku's shoulder.

"Izuku, listen to my voice. Focus on me," Aizawa said firmly, his voice cutting through the chaos in Izuku's mind. "You're safe now, and I'm here with you."

Izuku's eyes flickered, and for a brief moment, he felt a connection, an anchor back to reality. He clung to Aizawa's presence, feeling a sense of safety wash over him.

Aizawa continued to speak, guiding Izuku back to the present. "You don't have to face everything at once. Take it one step at a time," he said gently, his words like a lifeline for Izuku.

Slowly, Izuku began to come back to himself, the blur of emotions and memories starting to recede. With Aizawa's guidance, he focused on the people around him, on the familiar faces that cared for him deeply.