Beyond The Blast (Bkdk)

Secrets And Shadows

Weeks had passed since the harrowing battle at the facility. Midoriya, his body still recovering from the strain of wielding One for All's full potential, grappled with the weight of his newfound knowledge.
The memories of his ancestors, their struggles and triumphs, fueled his determination to become a hero worthy of their legacy. However, the revelation that All For One was connected to his bloodline through his ancestor, Shimura, cast a long shadow.

One afternoon, during a training session facilitated by the Hero Commission, a tense silence hung in the air. Midoriya, Bakugo, and a small group of elite trainees practiced hand-to-hand combat under the watchful eye of a seasoned pro hero, Eraserhead. Despite the seriousness of the training, a simmering tension crackled between Midoriya and Bakugo.

Bakugo, ever the aggressive one, couldn't shake the suspicion that Midoriya was hiding something - something related to the events at the facility. The final spar of the session paired Midoriya against Bakugo. As they squared off, their eyes locked in a silent battle of wills. The air grew thick with anticipation. The fight erupted in a flurry of blows. Midoriya, drawing upon the techniques he had glimpsed in his ancestral memories, fought with a newfound confidence. Bakugo, fueled by his usual competitive fire and a tinge of suspicion, countered with relentless aggression.

Their movements blurred as they exchanged powerful attacks, the training room echoing with the sounds of their clash. Eraserhead watched intently, his ever-present scarf hovering near on standby. Midoriya, during a particularly intense exchange, landed a powerful kick that sent Bakugo staggering back. But as the smoke cleared, Bakugo's eyes narrowed.

He saw a flicker of something unfamiliar in Midoriya's fighting style - a technique that mirrored the way All For One moved during their battle at the facility. The suspicion that had been simmering within Bakugo boiled over. "Deku," he growled, his voice laced with accusation. "What the hell was that?" Midoriya, startled by Bakugo's outburst, hesitated. He wasn't sure how much he could reveal, especially with other trainees watching.

Seeing Midoriya's silence as confirmation, Bakugo lunged forward, a raw fury in his eyes. "You knew, didn't you?" he roared. "You knew who that woman was! You knew All For One was behind all of this!"
The other trainees stopped sparring, their eyes widening as they witnessed the growing confrontation. Eraserhead, his brow furrowed, moved to intervene.
"Enough!" he barked, his voice laced with a stern authority. "Bakugo, stand down. We'll discuss this later."

Bakugo glared at Midoriya, his chest heaving with frustration. He reluctantly backed down, but the accusation hung in the air, a silent barrier forming between the two former friends. Later that day, Midoriya found himself pacing restlessly in his room. The fight with Bakugo had shaken him. He knew he couldn't keep his newfound knowledge a secret forever, but he also feared the burden it would place on his friends, especially Bakugo's volatile personality.

Suddenly, a soft knock interrupted his thoughts. He opened the door to find Inko standing outside, her face etched with worry. "Izuku, what's wrong?" she asked gently, sensing his inner turmoil.
Midoriya hesitated, unsure how much to confide in his mother. But the need to talk, to share the weight of his burden, outweighed his apprehension.
He sat her down and, with a deep breath, began to explain everything - the memories, the connection to All For One, and his fear of Bakugo's reaction.

As he spoke, a torrent of emotions flooded him - fear, anger, and a deep longing for guidance. Inko listened patiently, her eyes filled with a mixture of understanding and sadness. "Izuku," she said softly once he finished, "the past can be a heavy burden, but you don't have to carry it alone. Your friends, your teachers... they are here for you."

Her words offered a glimmer of comfort. He wasn't alone in this fight. He had a mother who believed in him, friends who stood beside him, and the legacy of his ancestors guiding him. But an unsettling feeling lingered. The revelation of All For One's past had fractured the trust between him and Bakugo. Reuniting their alliance might prove to be just as challenging as the battles they faced ahead.