Nightingale Syndrome

Chapter 13

-3rd POV-

Everything happened in a flash. The Nomu attack on Hosu, the defeat of Stain, Inko's memories returning, and Izumi being watched 24/7 at the hospital. But Izumi was calm and never showed anything suspicious, of course Aizawa never fell for her act. Even when they returned to UA, he kept a close eye on her.

Todoroki on the other hand, felt relieved that he and his friends survived the Stain incident. They got out of trouble thanks to the Chief of Police. "Shocchan, I heard what happened! Are you okay?" said male turned and smiled at the 'worried' broccoli woman. "I'm alright. Sorry if I worried you." "Shocchan... You would never believe what happened! Eraserhead allowed me to see my mom and we were able to talk and then the most bizarre thing happened!" Izumi paused for a dramatic effect while Todoroki listened intently. "Mom suddenly remembered me! Then she collapsed and the next thing I know... I was in a hospital. I was still able to talk to mom though!" "That's good to hear. Before the internships I was able to talk to my mom too. She's not angry at me... She apologized at what she did to me back then..." Izumi smiled and held Todoroki's hand. "I bet you missed her dearly."

At a distance, Aizawa narrowed his eyes at the two. Izumi came off as suspicious to him, and he worried that Todoroki might be her next victim. Oh if only he knew...

The 'couple' sat under the shade of their school's oak trees. They enjoyed the stillness and silence that the environment provided; or so it seemed. To other people passing by, they may look like a sweet couple, enjoying their free time together while holding hands. But in reality this 'couple' were actually communicating in morse code. As to not attract any unwanted attention.

(A/N: okay so the underlined words or sentences means that they are communicating in morse code)

"So what did you tell them?" Izumi asked, leaning her head on Todoroki's shoulder. "I gave them conditions to make me cooperate. First, I must be able to contact you without being suspected about anything. Second, no harm will come to you or my family and friends... Except for that asshole." Izumi giggled when she understood the code. Todoroki kissed her temple and jawline in order to not look suspicious to the watching pro hero. "Kyaa~~ nooo~~ Shocchan~ that tickles!!" satisfied with his work, said male sat Izumi on his lap and hid his right hand on Izumi's skirt as he continued his sentence. "And lastly, no one should know my identity." Todoroki hid his face on the crook of Izumi's neck as he waited for Izumi's reply. "I'm glad that you thought about this. Although we should be careful around Eraserhead. He's unto me so... Please be careful Shocchan." "You're the only hero for me Shocchan~" Todoroki smiled and assaulted Izumi's neck.

"Sorry to interrupt you lovebirds, but the principal wants to see Midoriya." both teens looked at the person and saw Midnight doning a blush while looking away from the two. "Okay... See you later Shocchan!" Izumi gave a small peck on Shoto's lips before turning to the waiting heroine.

"Ah! You're here! Good!" Izumi looked around and saw detectives and some familiar heroes. "Am I in trouble?" "GRRR!!! IN TROUBLE?! WHYRRR URRRR!!!!!!RRAAGHHGGH!!!!" Izumi flinched away at the angry Hound Dog and looked at the principal for an answer. "Oh no no, we're just going to ask you some questions. That's all!" and with that, she was permitted to sit and answer the investigators' questions. "Okay so... Before anything else, I would like to inform you that we asked some questions to your mother and her answers makes sense." Izumi raised an eyebrow. Where was this going? "So now, we know why you ran away. Now the questions that still lingers are... How you came in contact with the League of Villains. I'm sure you've heard the news about Stain and the League. Now when that happened you were still unconscious in the hospital. So you're clearly not a suspect here."  at this Izumi nodded slowly, "So... You want to ask me how I became a villain?" "In a way... We got the story from both your mother and your brother. You ran away because of an argument with your brother. Now, what we want to know now is... How did you meet the villains?"