Seeds of Hope

Chapter 3

I know I've been gone for a while so I've made this chapter more detailed than usual with the help of CICI AI because English is not my first language.

The explosion rocked me back, but Venom reacted instantly. Before the blast even reached me, the black liquid surged out, forming a thick, resilient shield around my body. The impact was still considerable - a jarring force that sent tremors through my bones - but the brunt of the blast was absorbed by Venom's protective layer. When the smoke cleared, I was unharmed, though slightly disoriented. I could feel the heat radiating from the explosion, but my skin was untouched.

Venom chuckled in my mind, a low, rumbling sound that vibrated through me.

"Not bad, Bakugo. Almost got me there,"

he said, his voice a mixture of amusement and satisfaction. The black liquid pulsed beneath my skin, a tangible demonstration of his power.

Bakugo stood, panting, his face a mask of furious frustration. He hadn't anticipated my resilience. His explosion had been powerful, but Venom and I had worked together to mitigate the damage. I could feel the residual energy in the air, but it didn't affect me.

"You... you weren't supposed to use that, Bakugo!"

I yelled, my voice strained but firm.

"That's against the rules!"

He ignored me, his eyes blazing. He was beyond reason now, consumed by rage. The safety pin of his Grenadier Bracers was still out, ready for another explosion. I knew I had to act fast. This time, I wouldn't just react; I would take the initiative.

Venom surged forward, extending tendrils of black liquid that snaked out, wrapping around Bakugo's arms before he could react. The tendrils were surprisingly strong, restraining him with surprising force. He struggled, but Venom tightened his grip, constricting his movements.

"Let it go, Bakugo!" I gritted, my voice tight with exertion. "This isn't a real fight. It's training!"

I tried reasoning with him but to no avail.

He roared, his muscles bulging as he struggled against Venom's hold. He tried to use his explosions, but Venom's tendrils absorbed the energy, channeling it away from me. I could feel the power coursing through Venom, strengthening him.

Suddenly, a voice cut through the air.

"Bakugo! Enough!"

All Might's voice boomed, echoing through the fake city. He appeared in a flash of light, his presence instantly calming the situation. Bakugo, despite his rage, seemed to instinctively obey All Might's authority. He stopped struggling, his explosions ceasing abruptly.

Venom released him, retracting his tendrils. I collapsed onto the ground, breathless and exhausted, but unharmed. The symbiotic connection between us was clear; Venom had shielded me, absorbed the energy, and even subdued Bakugo. The experience reinforced the strength of our bond.

All Might surveyed the damage, his expression serious.

"Bakugo, your actions were reckless and dangerous. This is a training exercise, not a real-life battle. You nearly injured Y/n."

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Third Person POV:

The days that followed were filled with more training, more challenges, and more opportunities for growth. Izuku and Y/n continued to support each other, their bond strengthening with each shared experience. They studied together, sparred in the training grounds, and shared quiet moments of reflection.