Nightingale Syndrome

Chapter 12

-3rd POV-

Izumi walked closer to her mother's bed but before she could come any closer, cloth-like alloy wrapped around her making her stumble. "Not so fast... You know doing a stunt like that just makes me even more suspicious of you" Aizawa said, tightening his hold on Izumi. "I-Izumi!! W-what's going on?! W-where is your boyfriend?" Inko nervously asked while also taking glances at Aizawa. "Boyfriend? I'm sorry for this interruption but we need to question you when you're feeling like it. So you won't be seeing your daughter for a few hours."

Inko panicked for her daughter but Izumi gave a smile and a reassuring nod, making Inko relax a little.

-Inko's POV- (Didn't see that coming am I right?!)

Izumi... She had another quirk? Since when? Why would she.... No... Deep down I already knew.... I'm so sorry Izumi...  My baby girl... I tried my best not to let my tears fall, but my heart aches for my babies. "I'm so sorry... Izuku... Izumi... It's all my fault..." 'Izumi ran away because of a dispute she and Izuku had about being heroes. I thought she would be... But this...' I took a shaky breath and drank the water that was provided. It calmed me down a bit, but I was still worried.

"I still stand on what I said back then. I love you the most mom. I know I haven't been here for a year and I'm probably not the best daughter on the world right now... But I just wanted you to know, that whatever happens or whatever I do... I love you mom and that will never change... I-I'm sorry for worrying you for the past year, I'm sorry I wouldn't be here when you need me... and I'm sorry that I have to leave you again..." my sweet baby... I took a deep breath and calmed myself down.

"Excuse me," I snapped out of my train of thoughts and looked at the person who came in. "We're here to ask you a few questions."

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I couldn't help but twiddle with my fingers as I continued to answer their questions. "Okay, now this might be a sensitive topic to you but do you remember why your daughter ran away?" I sighed and fought my tears away. "It was my fault..." I knew they were confused but I continued as I remembered the past. "It wasn't the first time she ran away... The first time she ran away was when I scolded her about climbing high trees, she tried to rescue a cat that time. But I was so overwhelmed with worry that I completely ignored the fact that she saved a cat..." I sighed as I sniffled. "When she was younger, she would always run when she gets upset with me or whenever she argued with Izuku and get upset. I guess it was her way of calming down at the time. I'm always worried for my children, that's a given for a mother... But I know that it was my fault that she ran away, she may not show it but she always wanted to feel even a little support. Whether from me, from Izuku, or from whoever.... But I...." I couldn't help but sob at my own realization. How could I be so blind?! I felt a comforting hand on my back. "I'm sorry... I probably didn't give much useful information..." I managed to croak as I wiped my tears away. "Oh no no, it was actually helpful. At least now we know some things about your daughter." I stared at the detective confused, 'what did they mean?' seeing my confused look the detective pulled out a folder, inside it was a stack of papers. "We were actually monitoring her behavior in UA for the past three weeks, and we observed that she doesn't socialize with anyone. She only talks to one student; which we of course questioned how he knew her."

It took us at least three hours of questioning before they left. I looked down at my hands, and thought about that man. That man that Izumi was with when she last came home. I know it's wrong of me for thinking of it but... I sighed and shook my head. Don't be so down Inko! Now is not the time to mope around! I need to be strong for both Izuku and Izumi! Maybe then... I'll be able to make things right with Izumi...

-Izumi's POV-

I kept tapping my fingers on the wooden table as I waited for Eraserhead to let me see my mom. 'Tomura-kun... Just a little more... Wait for me a little bit more...' I started to zone out as I summarized what I learned from UA.

A lot of the teachers are beginning to be more cautious around me. Seems like Eraserhead started to catch on to my acting. Which means I need to be extra careful around him, but that'll get easier when I get Todoroki wrapped around my finger. "What are you smirking at?" I blinked at turned to my left seeing my 'guard'. " Nothing really... Just thought of how I'll live my life when I officially get locked in Tartaros." I shrugged, I'm not really trying to convince him anyway. "You'll get there when we ascertain your affiliations." I scoffed at his statement. "What's the use? Even if I was innocent in the first place, you'd still suspect me the next time the League gets brought up. I'm so tired... Tired of living like...." I sighed and buried my face into my hands.

'But you won't fall for my acting am I right?' it was silent for a couple of minutes, the only sound you could hear was the ticking of the clock. I didn't really minded the silence, but the excitement in my gut just wouldn't calm down! I wanted to fight, but I needed to calm down and be rational. I'll get what I need and I'll prepare for the worst.

-3rd POV-

While Aizawa, Izumi and Inko were at the hospital, a figure went into an alleyway. Letter in hand, the figure placed it into a gap on the brick wall. The figure took a deep breath and looked around before exiting the alley, and now as the person walked under the sun, people could see his piercing gaze very clearly.

For my cooperation, I'd like you to meet these conditions:

• I must be -------
• No harm will come to-------
• No one should know my identity

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Kurogiri smirked as he pulled the letter out of the gap, already knowing who it was from he immediately warped himself back to their hideout. Once arriving, he gave the letter to Shigaraki who practically ripped the letter from the warp man. Said man sighed and walked behind the bar to give Shigaraki his usual drink: cola. "Tch. Who does this guy thinks he is,making these kinds of conditions?!" Shigaraki growled as he slammed the paper on the bar counter. Kurogiri took the paper and started reading, "I don't see the problem in the conditions he gave you Shigaraki Tomura." his statement only irked said male even further. "Don't you see? He wants something that is mine--" Tomura's incoming rant was cut off when Kurogiri placed the paper in front of him again, "We mustn't forget that his assistance would only be temporary, we need his cooperation if we want to get what we seek." Shigaraki fell silent as he pondered what he'll do; and in the end he had no other choice but to comply.

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Ugh... Finally...  Another chapter! Gosh I've been rereading the manga like 5 times now, just to get an idea of a scenario! But it was worth it!!  Also shout out to Hunnybunny9523 hey I updated!! I took too long for this huh?