ɪɴꜰɪɴɪᴛᴇ ᴠᴀʟᴏʀ: ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴇʀᴏ'ꜱ ᴛᴀʟᴇ

ᴛᴡᴏ - ɪᴢᴜᴋᴜ'ꜱ ɢᴜɪʟᴛ ᴅᴇʙᴀᴛᴇ

-DURING CLASS-

As Nezu’s voice echoed through the hallways and classrooms, the announcement was clear: "Mr. Aizawa and All Might, please come to the principal's office."

Aizawa sighed softly. "Alright, class. Do some self-study while I go see what this is about," he instructed, glancing around the room. His students sat there, faces blank, clearly lost in their thoughts. The sadness in the air was palpable. Aizawa, as much as he projected an aura of indifference, cared deeply for his students. He knew something had to be done to lift their spirits. Mineta’s recent death had shaken them all, and it was weighing heavily on the young heroes-in-training.

Though the teachers and staff were also deeply affected by the loss, they had faced tragedy before. They had experienced the pain of losing friends and loved ones during their careers as heroes. The students, on the other hand, were not yet accustomed to such a harsh reality.

Aizawa left the classroom and made his way to the principal's office. As he entered, he found All Might and a few other teachers already gathered. The atmosphere in the room was tense, filled with unspoken concern. "What’s going on?" Aizawa asked, his gaze shifting to the principal.

"We’re thinking of planning a vacation for Class 1A," Nezu began, his tone calm but serious. "The students need something to help them relax and clear their minds. If this continues, it could have a lasting impact on their futures as heroes."

Aizawa nodded thoughtfully, his brows furrowing slightly. "I’ve noticed that too. If they don’t find a way to move past this, it’ll hold them back. Being a hero means facing tragedies like this, but it’s still their first time dealing with such a loss."

All Might, his usual smile absent, spoke up. "Yes. Mineta’s death has hit them hard. They’ve never faced something this personal, this devastating."

Nezu continued, glancing at the documents on his desk. "We can’t afford to leave them in this state. I’m thinking of a short, two-day vacation. It won’t be long, but it might help them decompress. However, we must remain vigilant. We don’t know when the League of Villains might strike again. We need to maintain a strong defense at U.A. while the students are away. That’s why, Aizawa and All Might, you’ll accompany Class 1A on this trip. Your presence will ensure both their safety and peace of mind."

Aizawa crossed his arms, understanding the logic. "That makes sense. They need time away, but we can’t be careless."

Vlad King, standing nearby, nodded in agreement. "We’ll handle things here. U.A. will be on high alert, so you can focus on the students. They need this."

Present Mic chimed in, his usual energy subdued. "Yeah, we’ve got U.A. covered. You two focus on making sure the kids are safe and that they actually get a break."

Nezu’s sharp eyes scanned the room. "This won’t be easy. The League could target either U.A. or Class 1A while All Might is away. We have to be prepared for anything."

With that, the teachers began planning the details of the trip, aware of the delicate balance between giving the students the respite they needed and ensuring their safety from the ever-present threat of the League of Villains.

-SAME TIME-
-CLASS 1A-

After Aizawa left, the classroom fell into an uncomfortable silence. For a solid three minutes, no one uttered a word. The weight of Mineta’s death hung over them like a storm cloud. Then, breaking the tension, Bakugo smirked and said, “Oi, nerd. How does it feel to ignore your classmates begging to be saved?”

All eyes immediately shifted to Izuku, who visibly stiffened. "W-What do you mean, Kacchan?" he whispered, his voice barely audible.

Bakugo leaned back in his seat, his grin widening. “Don’t play dumb, Deku. You were right there. Right in front of him. But you chose not to save Mineta. Why?”