Downward Spiral (Izuocha)

Chapter 37 A farewell

Third person P.O.V.

The almost lifeless body was rushed into the emergency room for a larger blood transfusion and to stitch up his scarred arm, separating from his homeroom teacher as he just sat down and tried to understand and recall the events that led to this. He soon stopped doing that as he recalled when he had stopped pressuring the young boy into his personal problems. Had he failed as a teacher, as a hero? Not stepping in when he somewhat knew he had to would give him even more sleepless nights to add to his insomniac status. Soon after, he heard hurried steps and panting from the direction of the hallway, and decided to step up and comfort the mother in distraught. "Mrs. Midoriya, your son is being treated as he speaks. The doctor in the ambulance told me that the longest he would be unconscious for would be three days. We'll have to wait before we can see him again. She looked up to him, fat tears of denial down her cheeks, while she asked the one question that Aizawa himself was dreading "What happened to him?" He could only answer with a question of his own due to the sensitivity of the situation. "Do you know why Izuku would want to take his own life?"

Back at the dorms, everyone but Izuku found themselves in the common area, finding comfort in each others company, all too worried for the wellbeing of their classmate. However, It was Uraraka who asked for everyone to be here as she had debated with her friends if she should share the letter with all their classmates and decided for someone to read it out loud so that everyone could hear what could possibly be their classmates final farewell, even if they didn't want it to accept it. It wouldn't be Uraraka who read the letter, because she broke down even at the mention of doing so and could not compose herself to do so, leaving the emotionless Todoroki to read it, even if he had shed a few tears before and knew that some would escape while reading it. He stood up and cleared his throat, something that seemed to grab the attention of all of his classmates that gave him intrigued looks as to his sudden change of cold and reserved demeanour. "According to Uraraka, Midoriya left three letters in his room,one of them addressed to us all. I am going to read it outloud, considering this is shared between all of us."

"To all of my classmates and friends that I met this year

Thank you for always being polite and friendly with me, and sorry for bringing you nothing but trouble. I enjoyed every moment that I spend with all of you, and I hope that whenever you asked something of me, I was able to help you or answer you the best way possible. I know that some of you I socialized more while with others not so much. I'm not the most confident person and I get anxious easily when meeting new people, but you made it easy for me to get to know you all to some extent. I can't say thank you enough for those who helped me in multiple occasions, even if we failed at some of the most important ones, probably due to my fault. 

Kirishima, you've been nothing but a supportive friend and gave such an encouraging aura for all of us to believe in ourselves and do better, even despite our quirks and challenges. You never gave up. You truly are manly.

Asui, or Tsu as you always told me to call you, your bluntness and worry for your friends and classmates is admirable and marks of a great hero, never showing as much fear as some of us did in the most dire situations. Thanks for the constant support.

Iida, after our encounter with Stain, we clearly grew closer, even if we were friends before, albeit with a rough start. A great class rep that took my place and thank god for that, but also a caring and thoughtful friend that looked out for me like brother. I am truly grateful.

Todoroki, both you and me share a dark past that cannot be compared, but I am glad you could share your secret with me, I would never have the courage to do so. You are so reliable and I'm glad I was able to help you accept yourself and call you a friend and a rival, constantly pushing each other to be better.

Uraraka, not only were you my first friend in a long time, but you also were the one person that made me feel the most comfortable, and the first girl I talked to in so long that wasn't my mom. You saved me from falling on my own feet back at the entrance exams and ever since then I've been in debt. I couldn't ask for a better person to stand by me that showed me unconditional care and support, changing the meaning of Deku for the better. You've done so much for me, and I can't believe I won't repay you. I'm sorry, but thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything.

The rest of you have always shown nothing but support and kindness when we interacted and I'm sad we couldn't know each other better, even if I would have still made it awkward, so thanks again really to all of you.

From your problem classmate, Izuku Deku Midoriya"

Todoroki stopped reading and, with tears having swelled up in his eyes, as some were audibly crying while others trying to repress the depressive nature of the situation, walked over to Bakugo, to whom he handed the letter, only to be wide eyed at what it said next.

"To Kacchan

I know we are on relatively good terms now and that our friendship was kind of restoring itself, but this is better if you read to yourself. 

I forgive you, for everything that happened before U.A. and after I was announced quirkless. You know the truth and you may be feeling guilty, but please don't. I won't say that you didn't play a part in my decision, but it was you from the past, and I can't wait for you to continue changing for the better and become the next number one hero. I believe that you will do your best and keep on moving forward, one less weight off of your back, but please don't feel guilty, because you grew. I plan on giving One For All to Mirio Togata. It is on the letter for All Might. Give my letter to mom please, you'll probably see her.

Thank you for our time until we were four and thank you for our time this past few months, you were my first friend,and I can never forget that.

Farewell, Izuku Deku Midoriya.

He didn't read it outloud, but judging from the tears that had sped up down Katsuki's cheeks for the past minute indicated that what Izuku had addressed specifically to him had reached him to his deeply hidden soft spot. But he couldn't remain quiet, he had to start making things right. "See you soon Deku. Recover the best you can." Bakugo's faith in the wellbeing of his friend inspired a small smile on his classmates, all thinking on when they would see Izuku again, not 'if'.

Heyo, so I did the first and maybe only letter. Pretty sure that reading Inko cry alone or All Might just denying to pass One For All to Mirio would be kinda boring, so I won't post them unless you want me to. Anyways, it's a tad bit longer, but worth it (Also Kirishima was in the raid, had to include him). I'll continue with the Aizawa and Inko conversation tomorrow, I promise. Remember that you are all incredible and amazing,and I hope you had or have the best day possible, and I'll see you tomorrow.