The Nightmare Forest

Unexpected Encounters

Izuku's POV

The moment the heroes entered my forest, I knew I had to act quickly. I sensed their approach through the whispering trees and the anxious chattering of the animals. They were not just any visitors; they were Pro Heroes—an unexpected and potentially dangerous presence in my sanctuary.

As they neared, I decided to confront them. The forest's shadows cloaked me as I prepared to make my move. But I wasn't prepared for the confusion and fear that overwhelmed me when I saw them. I used my quirk to knock them out swiftly, a decision I would come to regret almost immediately.

I took the heroes to my hidden treehouse complex, a haven high in the forest canopy. I carefully laid them on a bed of soft leaves and attended to their head injuries with my healing abilities. The forest had become my home, and these heroes were intruding on my peaceful life.

Flashback

I remembered the first time I had encountered the animatronics. They had appeared unexpectedly, and my initial fear had been overwhelming. But as they assured me of their protection, I had come to see them as family. Now, their presence was a source of comfort and strength.

As I worked to heal the heroes, Midnight woke up first. She looked around in panic and let out a scream that startled the others awake. The sudden noise prompted a swift reaction from Eraserhead. He fired his capture weapon towards me, and in a reflexive action, I dodged and fled deeper into the complex.

Eraserhead was quick to follow. Despite my attempts to evade him, he managed to catch up and wrap me in his scarf. I struggled briefly, my heart racing as panic set in. However, his voice, calm and steady, helped me start to regain my composure.

"Hey, hey, it's okay. Everything's fine. Calm down, and it will be alright," he said soothingly as he held me close. His unexpected kindness began to ease my panic.

"Thank you for calming me down," I managed to say as I slowly relaxed. But my relief was short-lived. I didn't anticipate his next move. As I started to calm down, Eraserhead's grip tightened, and before I knew it, I was knocked out.

Aizawa's POV

When I knocked the boy out, I wasn't sure if it was the right decision. I should have asked him more questions before resorting to such measures. I carried him carefully as we made our way out of the forest. The journey back was long, and the treehouse had been far deeper than I anticipated. It took us several hours to navigate our way out.

Once we reached the car, I handed the boy over to Recovery Girl, who had accompanied us. The others, including Midnight and Present Mic, were already with Nezu in his office.

Upon arriving at Nezu's office, I knocked on the door, and Nezu invited me in. The others were gathered inside, waiting for an update.

"So, where is the boy?" Nezu asked, his gaze fixed on me as he sipped his tea.

"We brought him here. He had quite a few injuries," Midnight said hesitantly.

"Good," Nezu replied. "We'll need to ensure he's properly taken care of."

As Nezu's eyes flickered with concern and curiosity, I couldn't shake the feeling that this situation was far from ordinary. The boy, who had so abruptly crossed into our lives, was clearly more than he seemed. We would need to uncover the truth behind his connection to the forest and his remarkable abilities.