"Kiddo. Hey."
"...?"
A familiar voice...? That sounds just like...
Aizawa.
Your eyes shot open as you forced your body to get up and going. And there he was, right in front of you.
"Hey kid." he had a soft smile on his face, arms open so that you could run into his embrace after a long time. He knew you missed it.
You, knew you missed it.
Struggling, your weak body moved, as you stumbled towards his arms. The warmth you felt when he pulled you into a hug, was such a pleasant feeling.
It was almost as if lasted forever...
"Stay strong for me will ya? I'll find you, I promise."
What?
"Hey, wake up you weakling." you felt something nudge your body.
Oh...
Your eyes didn't open as quick as you did in that dream. The realization hitting as you found yourself back where you were. On the ground, limp after taking a few... so called 'training hits'.
You felt warm liquid flowing from your nose, though it should've stopped by now considering how long you were out.
Background noises... blurry conversations...
Your mind couldn't make out half of whatever they were saying. Only in their expressions was clear on how they felt. They both seemed disappointed.
Their hard stares felt like nightmares in the darkness.
It's as if everything that's happening was all your fault.
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"Mr. Aizawa?..."
Aizawa turned his head around to see who had called him. He wasn't surprised at who it was though, just another day of Midoriya with his hero questions.
"What is it?" Aizawa's expression was stern as always, but it rather had a hint of 'not the time to talk now' kind of face.
"I'm just wondering if... you've got any idea where Kiogo* is at yet."
That question made Aizawa lift an eyebrow. With a soft sigh, he answered his question.
"If you really want to know, we do have some clues. But still, we're not exactly sure."
"Oh. Then, is it okay if I could come along to help? I know I'm not supposed to disturb you with this kind of thing but..." the worry on Midoriya's face was clear. Maybe he felt a bit bad for failing to help the child he had just made friends with.
Aizawa was thinking. He was fine if another person could help, but then again, it could be dangerous. Midoriya is still a hero student, after all.
"I'd advice you not to. But will my words really get into that determined mindset of yours?"
Was that a yes?
"Uhm, not really. So does that mean I could help?"
Aizawa sighed, "As long as you don't get yourself into trouble, do whatever you want." after that, he saw his student's eyes lit up in even more determination. Midoriya really is as determined as he himself is.
