PRISONER [Aizawa Shouta / Eraserhead x Reader]

THE WITNESS

"Aizawa-kun is missing!?", was the shocked question that came from [name]. Her line of sight was getting blurry y from the tears that she was holding back. It was not unbeknownst to many that the Pro Hero - despite his cold and stoic attitude towards others - held a special place in [name]'s heart.

"B-but how? We were just together the other day?"

The police detective gave a sigh and took in a deep breath. He was always exposed to this kind of work but seeing his childhood friend almost breakdown right in front of him could shatter his heart into pieces. Detective Tsukauchi knew how much [name] cared for the Pro Hero more than anyone else and it was all too painful for him to break the news to his best friend.

"We're doing our best to find him [name] and as of now you're the only lead we have in this case. So will you help us?"

[Name] wiped her tears with the back of her hand and slapped both hands flat on her cheeks to snap herself out of her misery. "Crying won't help me find him, would it?"

Tsukauchi could only give a faint smile to his best friend's newfound determination. "Alright. Let's head off then"

Without a moment's notice, [name] had changed from her large shirt and shorts to a more decent attire. They both had gotten into his car and drove straight to their first destination. If they wanted to find any more clues to the case then the most reasonable thing to do was to trace back their victim's steps on the last few days he was seen. But the only thing was . . . a LOT had already happened.

Just a week ago [name] heard about the training camp Aizawa's students were to have for them to get their provisional license but she also heard about them being attacked by some members of the League of Villains where one of the Pro Hero's students got kidnapped and the rest were badly wounded. At that time, she was desperately trying to call Aizawa but when she had learned about the news, her heart couldn't take it especially not after the USJ incident.
Seeing the Pro Hero at critical condition was like the worst nightmare that she couldn't live to see.

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After the USJ incident . . .

"Aizawa-kun! Wait!", [name] called out between pants as she tried to catch up to the raven haired man.

The pro hero couldn't help but huff in annoyance knowing that the persistent [name] would not stop pestering him unless he listened to her complaints for the nth time. He stopped dead in his tracks and turned around to see the panting young woman right in front of him.

"What do you want, [name]?", he growled. "If you're going to tell me to stay at the hospital to recover then NO"

"But -"

"No buts!"

[name] tried her best to hold back her tears. Just the sight of his entire frame wrapped around bandages was enough to have her in another breakdown. She was just terrified of losing him and the pro hero knew it to be true. He couldn't blame her if she felt that way. He wanted to make her stop worrying so he did what he could do. Since both his arms were invalid at the moment, he lent down to rest his forehead on [name]'s head hoping it would be enough to soothe her.

"Listen, [name]... I know you're worried about me but I can't neglect my duty as their teacher especially with what happened. I hope you understand that"

"I... I understand"

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"Here we are, at U.A.", Tsukauchi said aloud having snapped [name] out her momentary trance. They both got off the vehicle and proceeded straight to the principal's office.

As both paced along the hall, they managed to come across the pro hero's class. They were met with all of his students, worry painted on their faces as well.

"[Name]-san! Detective!", a green haired teenager shouted, catching the two adults' attention.

"Are there any leads? Have you found him yet?", the two could clearly see the concern on the child's face.

"I'm sorry, Midoriya-kun. We're doing the best we can", [name] could only give a faint smile. She wanted to ease the child's worries just like what Aizawa had done for her.

"I understand. We'll be waiting for the good news then", he returned her smile with his determined grin.

All of you wanted to have the Pro Hero back as soon as possible. Even if he wasn't the best person to hang out or be with, his presence was still something that you all held dear.

"Tsukauchi-kun", the young woman looked back at her childhood friend and signalled for them to proceed with their purpose of coming.

Within minutes, they arrived at the forefront of the office. There they were met with the other pros who worked in the same institution. And the first person to greet her was none other than Eraserhead's longtime friend, Present Mic, also known as Hizashi Yamada.

"[Name] baby! I'm glad to see you here!"

"Hey, Hiza- I mean Mic", she greeted, correcting herself.

"No need for formalities babe ~ Its just us ~" [Name] chuckled at Hizashi. Although he was loud, he could still be kind and comforting when he ought to be and he was grateful that he's been looking after Aizawa all these years.

"Now that we're all here, we can begin the meeting"

Being the only person who was with Aizawa after the fuss with the press, [name] was the only person to be considered as the sole witness to everything that happened afterwards. She spent the entire time relaying the details of their last meeting and helping out with forming plans and strategies to find Aizawa as soon as possible.

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After the Training Camp incident . . .

"Aizawa-kun!", [name] gave the Pro Hero a hug which surprised the both of them to say the least.

"[N-name]? What are you doing here?", Aizawa grabbed her by the shoulder to create a small gap between them. He could see tears beginning to form, clouding her bright [eye color] orbs.

"I rushed here as soon as I heard the news. I thought... I thought that I... was going to lose you for real this time"

The man couldn't help but tighten his grip on her. Right now he was simply thinking of himself as a great burden to [name]. He knew about her feelings toward him and yet...

"Please, [name]. Stop worrying about someone like me. You're wasting your time", his bangs was hiding the anguish and rage he felt for himself at the moment.

"No. I won't! I'll never leave you. Call me quirkless and useless but I... I'll never EVER leave you... because I... I..."

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"I'm sorry we could only do so much for today, [name]. I wish I could let you come with me during my patrol but then you won't have the time to rest. You still have work tomorrow", the police detective apologized as he had dropped his best friend back at her home.

"Its fine. I understand. I know I can trust you with this case and I'll do what I can to help out", the male had gave a nod before re-entering his car but before he could, [name] gave him a short but tight hug.

"Thank you, Tsu-kun"

The latter couldn't help but blush by being called with the unique nickname [name] had gave him ages ago.

"N-no problem. I better be going then. I promise to find him for you"

"Sure. See ya tomorrow then"