Damion-
"Hey guys," I said emotionlessly, walking into the dorm.
"Hey bro, why are you still in your costume?" Kirishima asked.
"Just got off of patrol early, hey Jiro. I need to talk to you in private," I said, dreading what I have to tell her.
"O-ok, we can talk in my room," she said, leading the way. "So what cha need to talk about?"
"When I was on patrol with Edgeshot we were chasing a group of villains who had guns, they went into a residence and held the couple hostage. W-we couldn't get in and heard two shots and I just went in without thinking and took them down but I-I couldn't save them. They were gone before I could do anything."
"Dang, that sounds rough."
"The thing is, when I heard what their last name was I asked to tell their daughter. They let me because I know them," I said.
"Oh, well, how'd it go?"
"That's the thing Jiro," I said, looking her in the eyes.
"N-no, you don't mean," she said, starting to tear up.
"I-I'm so sorry," I said, pulling her into a hug.
"No, you're lying," she sobbed. "I-I'll prove it," she said, running out.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Midoriya asked, while she just ran by.
"Midoriya, follow her and help her," I said, emerging into the common room.
"Alright," he said, running out.
"What was that about?" Mina asked.
"She's going through something and Midoriya is the only one out of us who can truly help her," I sighed.
"Why? We're her friends so why can't we?" Kaminari asked.
"Well we can help, but he can do more than we can," I said.
"And why's that?" Momo asked.
"Because, he's the only one who's had a loved one die recently," I said, trying to hold back tears.
"What do you mean by that?" Mina asked.
"A few villains used her house and held her parents as hostages. Edgeshot and I couldn't get to them, we then heard a couple of shots and I just rushed in. I took them down before they could do anything to me, but I was too late to save them. Just like with Toga," I said, losing the battle to hold my tears back.
"Oh my god," Momo said, putting her hand to her mouth.
"Damn," Kirishima said.
"I-I have this amazing quirk, but I'm still not good enough," I sobbed.
"Hey, just 'cause you can do many things doesn't mean you have to do everything," Mina said, putting a hand on my shoulder.
"Hey man, you aren't any less because you hold your feelings in, if anything letting them out makes you more manly than anyone," Kirishima said.
"Thanks man. Still doesn't mean that when I'm on the job I have to keep a calm and collected face," I said. "And that was part of the job."
"Yeah, it is, but so is keeping yourself in a good mind set," Momo added.
"You should ask to have the next few days off," Shinso said.
"No, you are taking the next few days off, school too," Mr. Aizawa said, walking in.
"I guess there's no arguing with you," I said, stopping my tears.
"Damion, this is the hardest part of being a hero, dealing with the aftermath. You might see some heroes do a big thing and then they go quiet for a day or so. Most think this is for paperwork, but only half of the time is spent doing that, the rest is for them to do what helps them relax and get back into the right mindset."
"All right, well I'll be in my room for a day just to think. After that I might have to go to my house and grab someone," I said.
"Who?"
"Noble, he's my cat," I explained.
"That's a good idea, animals help with the process," Aizawa said.
"Well, I'll see you later," I said, going up to my room.
Izuku-
Why did Damion only tell me to go? I thought. Then I saw Jiro stop at a house where there was police tape on the front door.
"N-no," she cried, falling to the ground.
Crap, I think I figured it out. I crouched down and gave her a hug while she just sat there crying.
"H-he wasn't lying, th-they're," she sobbed.
"I'm not going to say everything is alright, but I know what you're feeling. You just have to not let it consume your life," I said, trying to calm her down.
"I-I-I," she tried saying.
"No need to talk, just let it out, however we shouldn't be out here on the street. Let's go to Damion's house. He said we could use it whenever and I don't think he'll mind," I said, picking her up bridal style causing her cheeks to get a dusting of red on them.
I carried her there the whole way and took her to the guest room by the training room. I set her down on the bed but when I went to walk away she grabbed my wrist.
"P-please d-don't go," she whimpered.
"A-are you sure?" I asked.
"Stay with me," she said, trying to pull me to the bed with her.
"Alright," I said, giving in. I laid down and she cuddled up to me like I was a stuffed animal. I then felt a smaller form climb up and lay on me. I looked up at Noble and asked, "Am I a comfortable pillow?"
"Yes," Jiro said, with Noble mewing in agreement.
"Whatever," I said, hugging Jiro back.
Well, this is a thing. I understand why Damion asked me personally. If this is what she needs then I'll help her the best I can to make sure she doesn't work herself to the bones. I eventually fell asleep and woke up with her in the corner looking at her phone. I sat next to her but she did nothing to acknowledge me.
"Sat in the corner, eyes on your phone. You sat right next to me but somehow, I just feel alone. Ask if you're listening, what's on your mind?"
She said, "You wouldn't understand."
"But I wish you would let me try. Are you running in circles with nowhere to go? Are you lost and afraid, but you can't let it show? Sat in the corner, eyes on your phone. But you don't have to go through this on your own. 'Cause everybody needs a little help sometimes, everybody needs someone to call on. Everybody gets a little lost inside but it's alright," I said.
"Yeah it's alright," she sarcastically said.
"I know it hurts but I swear it gets better, so don't doubt yourself, it don't last forever. Everybody needs a little help sometimes, everybody needs someone. I'll be that someone," I said, looking at her.
"Really?" she asked.
"Ye-mrph," I said, as she kissed me.
"S-sorry," she said, pulling away.
"Hey, it's fine," I said. "Your emotions are out of whack and I don't blame you."
"S-still, I-I shouldn't have done that, y-your dealing with your own thing, a-and," she stammered.
"I said it's fine," I interrupted. "I'll admit that it wasn't a bad thing," I said, smiling. "Plus I really like blackberries."
"What do you mean you like blackberries-," she said, dragging the last bit out before blushing. "Jerk!" she said, stabbing with her jacks.
"Alright, I deserve that," I admitted, chuckling. "So, what are you feeling?"
"Sadness, anger, confused," she listed.
"Why anger?"
"Because, I yelled at Damion and said somethings that probably hurt him," she said, shrinking into a ball.
"It's fine, he probably doesn't blame you," I said, pulling her into a hug.
"Still."
"Hey, give yourself some room in that mind of yours to think of a way to forgive yourself for what you did because no one can blame you for doing that. He even asked me to follow you to make sure you're good," I said. "I'm going to make tea, want any?"
"Sure," she whimpered.
"That means I'm gonna need you and your jacks to release me," I said, as she jumped back realising that she was what was holding me there. "How would you like your tea?"
"Lots of milk and sugar," she said.
"Alright, I'll be right back," I said walking out. A few minutes later I entered with her tea and saw her petting Noble. "Here you go," I said, handing her a larger mug.
"Th-thanks," she said, taking it and blowing on it before taking a sip.
"No problem, so eventually we are going to have to go back," I said.
"I-I know," she sighed.
"I also say we take Noble with us, I think we all could use some comfort. That and plus I think his quirk is helping people with their problems," I joked, getting a giggle from her. I then checked my phone getting a message from All Might.
Young Midoriya, we need to talk with Young Jiro and Damion present. The sooner the better, it's about the incident that happened recently. Both of them.
"Hey, just got a message from All Might, he said he knows something about both the incidents."
"I guess we should head over now," she sighed.
"After the tea," I said, getting a small smile.
When we were done we walked back to the school with Noble following us not needing to be leashed. When we got there Damion was at the gates getting ready to head out.
"I see you brought Noble for me," he said with his usual smile, however it was obviously forced.
"Y-yeah, I-I'm s-sorry," Jiro started to say before getting interrupted by Damion.
"It's perfectly fine, I know somethings might not seem believable until they happen," he said.
"Well, All Might said he needed to talk to us about the incidents," I said.
"Let's go then," Damion said, as Noble started to climb up his back.
"Did you train him to do that?" Jiro asked, giggling.
"No, I think he secretly has a quirk that makes him able to read emotions," Damion said.
"Really?"
"Yep, for example when I'm mad he knows to stay away or if I'm sad he comes to comfort me. I'm guessing he's done the same for you two," he said.
"Y-yeah, I got used as a pillow for the two of them," I said, not thinking of the implications.
"Ah, Jiro is a cuddly cryer," he said.
"Sh-shut up," she retorted.
"We're here," I said, knocking on his door.
"Ah, yes, come on in. I'm guessing this is the famous Noble," All Might said, pointing to the cat.
"Yeah, so what is this about?"
"Well, let's start with the first incident. The girl who shot Toga, she had two quirks. Extremely rare, however they were both dealing with guns. One was the ability to see far away like with a scope and the other made her able to see vitals. However, her parents say that she only had the ability to see vitals. Then with the latest incident, most of the people there had two if not three quirks, that's why a gun went off. A quirk they weren't born with went out of control," All Might said.
"That means one thing," I said.
"All for One," Damion said.
"W-wait, you don't think that they specifically chose my parents house because our connection to the fifth user do you?" Jiro asked.
"I can't be sure, but it wouldn't surprise me. That is why the three of you can't leave campus without one of the others," All Might said, looking each of us in the eye.
"I agree with that," I said.
"I hate it but have to agree," Damion said.
"A-alright, um do you know when I'll be able to get my stuff?" Jiro asked.
"I'll see if I can make the process faster," All Might said, with a slight smile. "That is all I wanted to talk about."
"Well, we'll be going," Damion said.
"I don't feel like dealing with everyone," Jiro said.
"I can help with that," Damion grinned.
"How?"
"I can bamf you to your balcony and you can go into your room that way," he said.
"Alright, how do we do this?"
"Touch my shoulder and don't let go," he said.
"Well, here goes nothing," she said, and the two of them disappeared into a puff of smoke.
"I guess it's the two of us," I said, looking down at Noble who meowed in response.
AN-
I know this is taking a slightly darker turn, but this is the best way that I won't feel like I'm pushing the characters together. I also have a great idea for another fic only it's more mythical. This next fic will end in a fusion of a few things.
The song I used was Someone by Michael Schulte. Credit goes to all owners who are not me sadly.