A/N: hey guys! Welp...I decided to make a Haikyuu fanfic! So I've noticed that there weren't a lot of stories regarding Noya and his issues or have him get injured. So...here I am. I would like to say that Noya is my favorite character aside from Hinata and Kageyama so I figured I'd do something. I'll also have another Haikyuu fanfiction out soon too...and the second one I'm gonna be posting was based on a dream that I had.

So two things I like to say before I began...I'm not an expert on volleyball, but I did gain some volleyball knowledge prior to the show (thanks to family) and during the show, but I'm still not an expert so if I get anh terms wrong, no flames.

Second off, this is my first Haikyuu fanfiction so characters may be ooc...so please if you have any constructive critism or advice to give me, please dont hesitate. I want to continue writing Haikyuu fanfiction amd get better. but no flames please! Anyway, I'm gonna get started! Hope you enjoy!:)

Warning: mentions of blood, injuries, and cursing in this chapter

I own nothing of Haikyuu!

The Karasuno team has been practicing hard in order to win at Nationals. They were more than excited to see who they were facing up against. The third year students were especially excited to go to Nationals since this was their last year in high school. However, just because they're going to Nationals, doesn't mean they can slack off. Everyone has been working hard ever since they won their game against Shiratorizawa.

Practice for the day was about over for the day, and everyone was packing up. To no one's surprise, Hinata ran up to Kageyama.

"Hey Kageyama, throw me a few sets!"

The setter stared at the spiker for a few moments, before sighing.

"Can't tonight. My mother wants me home early tonight. Perhaps we can do that tomorrow."

Hinata looked disappointed, and that only caused Kageyama to roll his eyes.

"Don't give me that look!"

And with that, Kageyama turned away and continued to help clean up. Meanwhile, Asahi was sipping water, and Nishinoya walked up to him.

"Hey nice job out there! You didn't do too bad today!"

Asahi chuckles lightly. "Thanks Noya...you were great out there as always."

"Thanks! I've really been working on my receives! Gotta be ready for nationals am I right?!" Noya lightly punches Asahi with that huge smile.

"Yea we do!"

Noya smiles as he walked away. A little bit later, the only people remaining in the gym were Tsukishima, Yamaguchi, and Daichi. Daichi was going over some things the both of them could work on...as much as to Tsukishima's dismay. It wasn't for a little while when Daichi finished explaining and dismissed them.

"W-what about you?" Yamaguchi asked.

"I have somethings I need to finish up. I'll lock up."

"Alright...come on Tsuiki," Yamaguchi smiled.

Tsukishima rolled his eyes as he followed his friend out. As they walked, Tsukishima sighed.

"That was ridiculous! Who really cares about what he's saying. We already know what we're doing so why does the captain have to be so strict? How lame!"

"He was just giving us advice, Tsuki. It doesn't hurt you know."

"Yea yea, but still. I wish he would've said something during or before practice."

"Well maybe he wanted to observe us or something."

Tsukishima just shrugged as they kept walking.

"So uh...how do you think we're do at Nationals?" Yamaguchi asked.

"Who really knows. All we can really do is-," Tsukishima turned to find Yamaguchi has turned pale and his eyes were widen in shock. "Hey, what is it?"

"N-N-Nishinoya..."

Tsukishima looked ahead and could barely make the outline of the libero. But one thing's for sure...he was leaned up against the wall not moving. The two friends looked at each other before going to investigate. As they got closer, Yamaguchi looked horrified and even Tsukishima was a little bit shocked and worried.

Nishinoya was covered from head to toe in cuts and bruises...but that wasn't even the concerning injuries. The whole bottom of his shirt was covered in blood...neither of the teammates knew where the bleeding started from.

"Oh shit!" Tsukishima mumbled under neath his breath as he kneeled in front of him and grabbed his shoulders. "Hey...Nishinoya! Wake up dumbass!"

No response...minus a slight groan. Tsukishima looked back up to Yamaguchi, who still looked at Noya horrified.

"Tadashi, go call an ambulance and get the captain! I'm sure he's still in the gym!"

He stood there still in shock.

"Tadashi!" Tsukishima shouted much louder, which snapped him out of his shock.

"Uh...right! Wait, what about you?"

"I'll try to stop the bleeding! Now get going!"

"R-right!" Yamaguchi shouts before pulling his phone out and started calling an ambulance as he started to sprint towards the gym.

Meanwhile, Tsukishima was attempting to wake up Nishinoya and trying to find a way to stop the bleeding.

"How the hell did he get like this? He was just fine 20 minutes ago! Damn it!" Tsukishima thought.

Suddenly he remembered that his shirt would be the only option to try and stop the bleeding. He didn't waste time taking his shirt off and pressed it against Nishinoya's wound. That must've been enough to make Nishinoya stir and open his eyes slightly. He was a little shock to see Tsukishima, but also glad that someone found him.

"T-T-Tsukishima?" his voice sounded weak, and that only made Tsukishima frown more.

"Glad to see you're awake...now stay awake."

"H-how d-did you-?"

"Tadashi was the one who found you not me. So if you want to thank anyone, thank him. He's calling an ambulance and getting Daichi so just hang tight."

Nishinoya couldn't help but admire that his usual calm and seemingly not caring underclassman was actually caring and looked a little worried despite his face being so calm.

"Tell me, what happened?"

Nishinoya's vision was getting blurry again and had no energy to even talk...but he at least wanted to try to give his underclassman an answer. After all, he and Yamaguchi found him unexpectedly and injured.

"F-fight...s-stabbed..." was all he could muster before his eyes slowly slid close again.

"Oi stay awake you-!"

"There they are!" Tsukishima heard the sound of his best friend fill his ears.

He turned his head to see Yamaguchi and Daichi running around the corner. Yamaguchi appeared to still be on the phone with the emergency operator, but Daichi was still sprinting full speed.

"Tsukishima, move!" Daichi exclaims and the first year didn't hesitate.

Daichi stared horrified at the blood near the bottom of his shirt, but he also noticed a blood stained shirt covering it. The captain couldn't help but look at Tsukishima and noticed he wasn't wearing his shirt. Tsukishima gave a look before Daichi's attention went back to the libero.

"Nishinoya, can you hear me?"

No response...which only worried the third year. He checked his pulse and was relieved when he found one. That's when his attention went back to the two first years.

"What happened?"

"I...I don't he...we just-," Yamaguchi began saying, but Tsukishima cut him off.

"He's been stabbed."

This got a shock and horrified stare from Daichi and Yamguchi.

"T-Tsuki, how do you-?" Yamaguchi began asking.

"He told me," Tsukishima answered bluntly.

"He was awake?" Daichi asked.

"For like a minute. All he said was fight and stabbed so I can only assume it was a fight gone wrong."

"Did he say with who?"

Tsukishima shook his head at the captain. "No...he passed out again after that."

Daichi nodded, but couldn't help but feel angry. Who in their right mind would ever want to hurt someone...especially their libero!

Suddenly, they heard the ambulance sirens and everyone looked in the way of it. Yamaguchi told the operator that the ambulance was here and then hung up.

"I'm going out there so they can see where we're at," Yamaguchi said before running into the open.

A brief silence went by between Tsukishima and Daichi.

"Tsukishima, if they ask one of us to go with Nishinoya to the hospital, I want you to go along."

"Huh? Why me?"

"If they ask any questions on why Nishinoya's like this, you're the only one who knows."

Tsukishima rolls his eyes. "I don't know that much."

"You know more than me or Yamaguchi. A little bit of information can help."

Tsukishima stares at Daichi for a moment before sighing. "Fine."

Daichi nods before taking his coat off and throws it at Tsukishima.

"Wear this...it's a little cold outside and we don't need you catching a cold."

"I'm the least of your worries right now."

"Yea but...ugh just put it on!"

Tsukishima rolls his eyes and throws the coat on. "You're getting this back later though."

Daichi nods and that's when Yamaguchi came into view again, with the paramedics coming in with the stretcher behind him. Daichi moved out of the way so the paramedics can get to Nishinoya. The 3 high schools stood back as they gently laid the libero on the ground and removed Tsukishima's bloody shirt from the wound so they can put a fresh tourniquet on. While the three of them stood there, another paramedic walked up to them.

"Can anyone tell me how this happened?"

Daichi and Yamaguchi looked at Tsukishima and he sighs.

"He," he pointed to Yamaguchi, "and we found him like that. He did tell me though he was stabbed in a fight though."

"Hmm I see he did show a sign of consciousness at one point. That's good. Do you know who could've done this?"

He shakes his head. "No sir."

The paramedic stared at Tsukishima for a few seconds before nodding.

"Alright. Just know if we end up catching the guy, you three are to be witnesses. There are other questions we would like ask you, but that would have to wait for another time. But I do have one more thing to ask...what is his name?"

"Yuu Nishinoya," Daichi answered.

The paramedic nodded before turning around to see the other paramedics strapping Nishinoya on the stretcher and started wheeling him quickly towards the ambulance. The three volleyball players ran along side the stretcher. Daichi and Yamaguchi were trying to say comforting words to Nishinoya (even though they knew he couldn't hear them), while Tsukishima stayed quiet.

He couldn't help but think of who could've been the one who hurt Nishinoya. Tsukishima never really paid attention to Noya's life, but he couldn't think of who could've hurt him. Maybe someone like Asahi would know something like that. But worrying about that didn't matter right now. Once they got close to the ambulance, they were stopped by a paramedic.

"I'm sorry but no one can go beyond this point," suddenly, one of the local police officers came in. "However, this officer will exhort you to the hospital."

Everyone hesitantly nodded as the paramedic ran into the ambulance and within a few seconds, the ambulance sped off...leaving the 3 teenagers alone with the police officer.

"I have agreed to let you go check on your friend...but I wanted to ask you three a few questions."

The thought of being interrogated near the gym of the school was somewhat intimidating. However, everyone nodded in agreement to answer any questions. The officer looked at Tsukishima first.

"If I understand currently, you were the one that...Nishinoya was it...were told he was stabbed right?"

"Yes sir," Tsukishima said calmly.

"What were you doing prior to finding him?"

Tsukishima motioned to Yamaguchi. "He and I were walking home from volleyball practice and we saw him...or well, he saw Nishinoya first."

The office looked at Yamaguchi, who flinched.

"And how did you see him?"

"I uh...I just saw an outline of him but...he was leaning up against a wall and wasn't moving. Something...something didn't seem right."

"Hmm...I see," the officer then looked at Daichi. "And where were you during this incident."

"I was in the gym finishing cleaning up and closing the gym for the night," he then looked at Yamaguchi. "Yamaguchi was the one who came in and told me that Nishinoya was badly injured and led me to him and Tsukishima."

The officer wrote something down before looking at the three teenagers.

"Did he seem like he was in trouble or stressed during your practice?"

"No sir," Daichi spoke up. "He seemed like his usual self."

"I see...well I will be contacting you three for further questioning. Right now, I know you want to see how your friend is doing. Come on, let's get going."

The teens didn't argue or hesitate as they followed the officer. They got in the car and once they were settled, the officer started driving off to the hospital. As he drove, Daichi got out his phone and started texting.

"Who are you texting?" Tsukishima found himself asking.

"The team...they have the right to know that Nishinoya's hurt."

"Shouldn't his parents know first?"

"Another officer already contacted them," the officer answered.

They all blinked in surprise...even though they know they shouldn't be. It didn't take more than a minute for everyone's phones to start blowing up with text messages.

Daichi: hey guys...uh...Nishinoya got hurt and is currently going to the hospital

Hinata: WHAT?! IS HE OK?!

Suga: what happened?!

Tanaka: how is that possible?! He seemed perfectly fine at practice!

Kageyama: is he going to be ok?

Ennoshita: oh my goodness...please tell me you're joking!

Kinoshita: what?!

Narita: are you serious right now?!

As the messages keep popping up Tsukishima was getting annoyed and decided to text the group.

Tsukishima: will you guys just shut up?! Look, we're on our way to the hospital to find out!

Tanaka: wait a sec...how were you guys notified of this but the rest of us weren't?!

Tsukishima: you idiot! We were the ones who found him!

Hinata: you're kidding! Tell us what happened!

Tsukishima sighed in annoyance before looking at the others.

"Can one of you guys tell? This is getting annoying."

"I-I'll do it," Yamaguchi said before joining in the conversation.

Yamaguchi: we don't know much...but Tsukishima and I found him bleeding pretty badly...Tsukishima said that Nishinoya told him that...he was stabbed...

And once again messages were blowing up...mainly shouts about how this could've happened...and a death threat on whoever hurt him coming from Tanaka. Tsukishima sighed in annoyance as he looked to see an unsettling frown coming from Daichi. He then left over at Yamaguchi, who seemed to notice as well.

"What's wrong captain?" Yamaguchi asked.

"It's just...everyone's reacting to the news about Nishinoya...except Asahi."

The two first years looked at the text conversation again and did notice that.

"Maybe he's just busy," Tsukishima shrugged.

"Maybe...but it would also be concerning if he didn't hear word from him," Daichi said.

Before Tsukishima could say another word, the officer stopped his car.

"We're here. I'll show you guys inside."

Daichi quickly sent one last message before stepping out of the police car.

Daichi: we're at the hospital...we're let you know Nishinoya's condition as soon as we know...oh and uh...please someone keep an eye out for Asahi

And then he put his phone away as they all stepped out of the car. The officer led them inside the hospital and went up to the front lobby nurse.

"Yes, how may I help you?"

"These gentlemen are here to see Yuu Nishinoya."

The nurse nods. "Of course give me a moment."

She starts typing on her computer for a few moments before looking back at them.

"Alright, he is currently under operation right now. I'll let the doctors know you are here so they can let you know on his condition. Please have a seat over there," she motions to a set of chairs.

The three high schoolers thanked her. They went to turn and thank the officer, but he was on his phone.

"Yea...uh huh...uh ok I'm on my way," he hangs up before looking at the three teens. "I must get back to the station. Mr. Nishinoya is there to ask questions regarding the incident. Mrs. Nishinoya is on her way here."

They all nodded before Daichi came forward.

"Thank you sir for everything!"

Yamaguchi and Tsukishima followed suit and bowed. The officer chuckled lightly.

"It was no trouble at all. Now I must get going."

They nodded as the officer left the building. The three teens sat down and began their anxious wait...or at least Daichi and Yamaguchi. Tsukishima only frowned at them and sighed after a few more tense minutes, Tsukishima finally spoke up.

"You guys are way too tense."

He was sure glad Hinata or Tanaka wasn't there with them or he would be getting an ear full and make a huge scene in the middle of the waiting room. However, Daichi and Yamaguchi looked at Tsukishima in shock and confusion.

"O-of course we are," Yamaguchi said quietly. "I-I mean...we did witness our teammate bleeding like that."

"Yes, but do you really think Nishinoya would give up that easily? I mean he works really hard to make sure our team doesn't lose or anything. I honestly don't think giving up on life from a stab wound injury would be something he would do without a fight."

Yamaguchi and Daichi looked at each other as they realized that he did have a point on that...but they still couldn't help but worry. Also Daichi noticed that Tsukishima showed a little bit of concern as well...but not too much for it to be obviously noticeable.

"You're right..." Daichi said. "Hopefully that'll be the truth. We just have to wait and see."

And then more silence. Daichi took this opportunity to check his phone, and not to his surprise, he received about 50 text messages. He opened his phone and read everyone single message...basically either everyone talking among themselves on Nishinoya, or asking the volleyball players at the hospital if they had any word on his condition yet. However, what Daichi noticed, was the lack of a certain person. He frowned at this and looked at the two first years.

"What's wrong, Daichi?" Yamaguchi asked quietly.

"I was reading through the group chat for the team and...Asahi hasn't even answered this whole time."

The two first years looked at each other.

"As I said earlier, he might be busy," Tsukishima said.

"Yea but...he could've at least responded back," Yamaguchi said. "I mean he and Nishinoya are close so..."

Daichi sighed. "I just find it odd that he usually talks in the group chat when we're having a conversation. Now hearing that Nishinoya is hurt and says nothing...that doesn't sound like him at all."

There was a brief silence before Tsukishima sighed.

"I think you're just-."

The blonde was cut off by the door suddenly swinging open. Everyone's attention went towards whoever was at the door. He was panting and sweating as if he sprinted all the way here. When Daichi, Yamaguchi, and Tsukishima turned their heads, their eyes widen at who it was. Immediately, Daichi rose up from his seat and began to speed walk over.

"Asahi? W-what are you-?"

Asahi suddenly slammed his hands down in the captain's shoulders.

"Where is he?! Is he ok?! Tell me!"

Daichi looks around to see everyone staring at what was going on. The captain sighed before slowly removing the ace's hands from his shoulders and then guided him away from everyone's sight. Daichi looked at the panicked and worried look on Asahi's face and sighed.

"Noya...is in the operation room right now. We've only been here for a little while so we don't know how his condition is right now. Tsukishima believes Noya's too stubborn to give up that easily."

Asahi suddenly looked angry at why Noya was in the hospital.

"Whoever did this to Noya is going to pay! I can't believe someone would do this!"

That's when Daichi remembered something.

"I saw you and Noya walking together after practice. Did he say anything to you before you parted ways?"

"All he said was that he would see me tomorrow and then walked away. Obviously I didn't think much and headed to my house."

"I see...well hopefully we can get some answers from Noya soon. For now all we can do is wait."

Asahi nods as the two third years walked back and sat next to them. After a few moments, Tsukishima spoke up bluntly.

"Did you seriously sprint all the way over here?"

"Obviously," Asahi said. "You mention he got hurt so what else was I supposed to do?"

"Oh I don't know...wait until we say what his condition is."

"But I want to see him...make sure he's ok!"

"We might not be able to see him once we find out what his condition is."

"Well-!"

"Ok that's enough you two," Daichi said. "Don't forget we're in the hospital."

The two sighed as they continued waiting. It didn't take long before Mrs. Nishinoya came in and joined the high schoolers on the chairs. Everyone waited in silence for 2...maybe 3 hours...no one really kept count...when a doctor finally emerges from the door holding a clipboard. Then...he said what everyone has been waiting for for so long.

"News for Yuu Nishinoya?"

Everyone stood up as they followed the doctor through the door. He led them through a long hallway, the silence making everyone tense, as he brought them to an area where not many people were.

"I apologize for taking so long, but we wanted to make sure we got everything done."

"So how is he?" Mrs. Nishinoya asked.

Everyone was tense...wondering what kind of answer he was going to give.

"Yuu is very lucky. Although he was stabbed in the side, he wasn't stabbed in any internal organs. However, the wound was still open enough for him to bleed out a lot. He lost a lot of blood and in order to help him and close the wound, we had to do a blood transfusion. If he would've been found a little while, he could've died from blood loss."

Everyone's eyes widen as the last sentence left the doctor's mouth. Even Tsukishima was a little shocked by the news. He did help stop the bleeding, but Yamaguchi was the one who found him...so really it was Yamaguchi who saved him first.

"So is he going to be ok?" Asahi asked after a few moments.

"He is expected to make a full recovery, but we're going to keep him here for a few days at least just to be safe."

"I have a question doctor...my son plays volleyball at his school and he and his team are going to nationals in about 2 months. Will he be able to play?" Mrs. Nishinoya asks.

The others looked at each other, as if they completely forgot about Nationals. Everyone waited again for his answer.

"He should be able to play after some recovery time. I suggest he stays away from physical activity until the stitches come out. That should be...around one or two weeks. Then he should do light working out. That will probably leave him 3-4 weeks before Nationals."

Hearing that is both good news and bad news. He'll still be able to compete, but he'll have less time preparing.

"Thank you," Mrs. Nishinoya bows.

"Hey no need for that ma'am. I do have to talk to you for a minute before you visit your son," he looks at the boys who were standing behind her. "You four can go see him...he's in room 204. But he's probably sleeping so I suggest being quiet."

Everyone nodded and thanked him.

"I'll give you 4 a lift home. I wouldn't feel right letting you 4 walk home especially what happened to Yuu."

"That really isn't necessary," Tsukishima told her.

"It's really no trouble. Since it's a school night, we probably won't stay here long anyway."

Daichi cuts Tsukishima off and nodded. "Thank you Mrs. Nishinoya."

She nods and followed the doctor. Tsukishima then looked at Daichi.

"It's no big deal we could've walked home. I mean Asahi basically sprinted here from his house."

"Yes but she's already stressed as it is with Nishinoya. She shouldn't have to stress about us walking home."

Tsukishima sighed and didn't say anything else as they quietly entered Noya's room. There laid the libero...in a hospital gown, hooked up to a heart monitor. His face looked a little more peaceful as his chest silently rose and fell. His usual spikey hair was now down and in his face. A slight relief went through the group as they saw Noya wasn't in too much pain right now.

Asahi went by Noya's side, Daichi was texting the team that Noya is going to be ok, and Tsukishima and Yamaguchi just stood there watching their upperclassmen. They didn't really know what to do except watch the two third years.

"Don't scare me like that you idiot!" Asahi whispers. "You had me worried sick!"

"Sorry..." a weak voice said and everyone looked to see Noya opening his eyes...much to everyone's shock.

They didn't expect him to wake up so soon..

"Noya!" Asahi exclaims.

Noya grunts. "Can you...not scream so loudly?"

"S-sorry! I'm just glad to see you're alright!"

Noya tries to sit up, but grunts in pain and his hands immediately went to his side.

"You were stabbed remember?" Tsukishima says bluntly. "You shouldn't expect to move around yet."

"Tsukishima!" Daichi narrowed his eyes at him.

"N-no it's fine. I just...forgot for a second. Thanks for helping me out back there Tsukishima."

Tsukishima shakes his head. "It's Yamaguchi you have to thank. He's the one who saw you in the first place. If not for that, then who knows how long it would've taken before someone found you."

Yamaguchi flinched as everyone looked at him before Noya gave a small smile.

"Well either way thanks. I'm sorry but you can't get rid of me that easily," he smirks slightly.

Everyone except Tsukishima let out a small laugh. Then Tsukishima decided to ask the question everyone has been wondering.

"So what even happen to you? All you told me was fight and stab."

Noya frowned slightly, remembering that.

"Oh right...well-."

"Ah so you're awake," everyone turned to see the doctor walking in. "That's good."

"Yuu!" Mrs. Nishinoya came running in with tears about to come down her face.

Noya's eyes widen slightly. "Mom?"

"Oh sweetie, I was so worried!" she embraced her son in a hug, but that caused the libero to wince in pain.

"Ow...mom...you can let go of me now."

"Oh...sorry!" she let go of Noya and he winced in pain again.

"Where's dad?"

"He uh...well he'll be here soon. He had some things he needed to take care of."

The others guessed that too much info involving Mr. Nishinoya going to the police was too much...especially since they don't know what happened...yet.

"Oh...I see," he then remembered something and looked at his teammates. "Does the rest of the team know that I'm-."

"They know, and they know that you're gonna be ok," Daichi said. "They said they're going to come and visit you tomorrow after practice."

Noya didn't think of this until now...volleyball! How long will he be out of commission for?! Will he be able to play Nationals?! His mother knew that look and answered his unspoken question.

"The doctor said you'll be able to play in Nationals."

Noya sighed in relief, but the look on his mother's face knew there was more.

"But?"

She sighs. "You'll be out of commission for a while...I mean you won't have as much time to prepare."

Noya sighed at this, but Daichi was quick to jump in.

"But we'll help you out so don't even worry...just focus on getting better right now."

Noya smiled a little. "Thanks Daichi."

Suddenly the doctor came walking up.

"Ok, I believe we should let Mr. Nishinoya get his rest," the doctor looked at his mother. "Will you be alright?"

She nods. "I will," she then looks at her son. "I'll be back here tomorrow Yuu...get some rest. Your father will be here soon."

Noya smiles. "Thanks mom," he then looks at his teammates. "I'll see you guys later...and don't worry I'll explain everything tomorrow."

The others nodded at this. Mrs. Nishinoya kissed her son on the forehead before looking at the others.

"Come on."

She motioned them out, with everyone looking at Noya one last time before leaving. As the group began to leave the hospital, everyone began to think about what could've happen...even Tsukishima. He was trying to think logically of the situation.

"Who could've hurt Nishinoya...and why did they hurt him?"

A/N: I was planning on making this a one shot, but I figured it would be too long and I have several ideas I want to put in. Also don't worry, I will share what happened to Noya in the next chapter most likely. Anyway, if you enjoyed this story and either want more or give me constructive critism, please let me know in the reviews! Bye guys!:)