In another life ( Iso x reader )

8

Warnings: there is going to be NSFW in some parts, violence, mention of blood and mental health. It's going to be angsty. This warning is simply going to be copy pasted to all chapters.

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Once more, just like all the times before, you were currently boarding the small aircraft that was going to lead you to one of the portals to send you back on Omega Earth along with Iso. And just like last time, Sova came by to give you some encouragement before you left.

He had a firm hand on your shoulder as he spoke, a warm smile on his face. "I believe in you, and I believe that the training will come in handy." Sova said, giving your shoulder a small squeeze as he spoke warmly. "And remember what I said, if anything happens, immediately radio in and I'll come by." Sova continued.

"Will do, I'll do my best and I'll hope that I'll be able to apply the same methods on the field that I used in the simulation training." You said, giving him a small nod and a small nervous smile. You weren't as nervous as the last time you had to go, but there was still nerves as always. "Good. I believe in you, I know you got this." Sova finally said before giving you a final pat on the shoulder and then sending you on your way.

You made your way towards the small aircraft, boarding it after you picked up your weapons. You took your usual seat, the one that gave a nice view of the sky when you were in the air. Iso followed suit soon after, making his way to the other seat. "Good morning." He said, immediately greeting you as he came in.

It was a small change, where he was the one to break the silence and start conversations, but you were really liking it. It helped you ease your nerves a bit, giving him a smile. "Mornin'." You greeted him back, this time turning towards him instead of looking out the window of the entire time.

"Was Sova giving you a pep talk?" He asked you curiously as the aircraft finished getting loaded up, preparing for takeoff. "Er-... Yeah. He was." You reply a bit hesitantly, letting out a small laugh. You didn't want to develop too much- with all the situation behind it, you weren't ready to just fess it up to Iso.

"I see. And you're feeling okay?" Iso followed up, slight curiosity on his face, his tone a bit gentler. "After the last mission, just want to make sure you're okay-" He continued as he tried to justify his question, looking as if he felt like he overstepped. "It's fine- yes I'm doing okay." You said with a smile of your own, reassuring him.

"Good." He said, nodding slightly. The aircraft took off, launching itself in the air just like the last times to transport you to one of the portals. There was a moment of silence as you two were being flown in, not too sure how to continue with the conversation.

"I know it's a sensitive topic but... Why did you have a panic attack last mission?" Iso asked, his curiosity was starting to get the better of him again. He knows that he's asked this question multiple times before and that every time you shut him down. But he still wanted to try, both to make sure I wouldn't happen again but also out of concern.

You hesitated for a moment, your gaze was staring out the window once again, just like the times before, looking at the clouds below. It was obvious that Iso didn't believe what Sova I put down on the report for a second- how many times he keeps asking this question, you knew that eventually he would figure it out. You just didn't know if you should fess up now and get it over with or just continue hiding it.

You have been doing a lot better since, you've improved a lot your mental health and your anxiety after the entire ordeal with Omega Earth Iso - but it was still a bit embarrassing to you. And it felt embarrassing to imagine telling him that the reason you had a panic attack was because of his Omega doppelganger.