Water Under a Bridge || BkDk || MHA

(Chapter 4) Death and Loss

**Bakugos POV**

Time skip to the middle of the battle

I was exhausted.

Izuku was supposed to be here, we came up with an entire plan and thanks to the annoying Copy Guy from class 1-B, Shigaraki's decay was stopped. But that freak of nature was still far too strong for all of the heros gathered here to fight without Izuku's One for All.

I charged at Shigaraki again in a futile attack of explosions as he slammed into me sending me flying into the concrete. I let out a cough of blood.

At first I was selfishly grateful that Izuku only had to fight the vampire girl because I knew he could easily handle her. I had planned to defeat Mr. Dry Skin by myself and prove I was the greatest hero, but I had to admit I couldn't win this. Not without him.

Even though I knew that all my attacks would be useless I could at least wear him down until Izuku gets here.

Izuku, you were always running after me. You were always behind me, cheering me on. But before I knew it you were far ahead of me.

I wonder if I can even catch up anymore?

Standing up I found myself in a strange place. I was no longer in the bloody battlefield, I was in a peaceful white room.

I laughed. You finally lost it, Katsuki.

Turning around I saw a presence, it was flowing, glowy, and golden. It reminded me of Izuku and All Might.

"Oh." This must be one of the past All for One holders.

It didn't hurt to breathe anymore and my hands didn't burn in this dream realm. It was quite nice to be here. I didn't have a single earthly worry.

I was in my school uniform and I could feel something in my pocket so I reached into it and pulled out my All Might card from when I was younger.

I smiled to myself.

"I always wanted to get this signed." I said to no one in particular.

Being here let me think about everything that had happened. I was actually quite content with dying now. Maybe it was due to the lack of blood flowing to my brain but I felt a sort of peace I had never felt before.

I held up the All Might card. Success was not something I could achieve, but I believed in Izuku. If I could damage Shigaraki even just a little and Izuku took him down, then it would be my victory just as much as it would be his.

I chuckled to myself. Younger me would've had a fit at the idea of a shared victory, but now I realize that there are some things you can't do on your own.

Placing my hand behind my neck I looked up at the glowing figure.

"I have to win, right Izuku?" The world around me exploded. Or was it me who exploded? I couldn't tell.

Win or lose, all that matters is that you give it your all. I most certainly gave it my all.

I went out with a boom. I could feel my heart ripping apart in slow motion. I could even see it explode out of me.

They say when you die you see your life flash before your eyes. But the only thing I could feel was a twinge of sadness that I never got my All Might card signed.

**Izuku's POV**

Toga's tricks had slowed me down, but I had to go and defeat Shigaraki, everyone was counting on me.

I finally reached the battlefield and I was ready to let my fellow hero's rest while I took care of Shigaraki.

"Sorry to make you guys wait-" My apology turned to horror and disbelief as I saw the state of my fellow heros.