Flames.
Burning red flames.
That's what clouded his sight. Filling his mind with the screams of people but, he was never there.
He never saw the flames in person. He never heard the screams reach his ears in person. He only saw it all through a screen.
Shouta had been sitting at home, along with Hizashi. That's when he found out.
The telly had been playing in the background as they minded their own business when the story came on.
He barely noticed his cup shatter in the ground. His rational mind became clouded.
Mum. Izuku.
He moved faster than he ever had before. Slipping on his shoes and ran out. He ignored the calls of Hizashi as tears brimmed in his eyes.
He ran.
No. No. No. No...
He felt a sudden force stop him, keeping a hold on him as he began to kick and scream.
"Shouta." The voice softly spoke. Shouta calmed down from the soothing voice but still pleaded.
"Hizashi, please, let me go."
"We'll get there faster in the car." Hizashi pointed towards the vehicle.
Shouta nodded.
-A day later-
Shouta had his head in his hand as he sat in the uncomfortable plastic chair.
Hizashi had an arm around him, comforting him in any way he could.
When they had gotten to the flats they were told everyone injured was taken to the hospital
Seconds later both were off.
"Mr. Aizawa?" Shouta's train of thought was derailed when a nurse called for him.
"Yes, that's, that's me. How are they?" Shouta pleaded.
"Your brother got out with a few small burns that will heal up in a week or more, your mother..." Shouta's eyes widened. "She's in a coma and, doctors aren't sure if she'll make it." The nurse finished.
Shouta stumbled back, hitting Hizashi's chest as the taller man steadied him. Shouta's breathing became more jagged and fast.
"Shouta, Shouta you need to calm down, you can't freak out now. Your brother still needs you." Hizashi soothed.
Shouta shook his head. Hizashi's right, he needs to be strong, for his brother.
The nurse smiled as she watched the two.
"Your brother will be let out soon." With that, she was off.
A while later the same nurse returned but with his brother by her side.
The small boy had his head down as his hands played with the hem of his shirt.
"Izuku," Shouta softly spoke as his eyes softened once he made eye contact with his teary-eyed brother. Kneeling down Shouta opened his arms. Izuku ran into his brother's arms, completely bawling. Shouta held his brother, stroking his green fluffy hair.
Hizashi kneeled beside them, smiling sadly at the two brothers. He made eye contact with Shouta, knowing the man couldn't say anything at the moment.
"Hey, little lamb," he was greeted by a single watery eye. "You'll be staying with us for a while, until mummy gets better, ok?" Izuku just nodded, not letting go of his brother.
Shouta picked up his brother as he and his partner made their way to the car to head home.
-A week later-
A soft clatter bounced off the walls as a black-haired man stood in shock.
He turned his head to watch a cockatoo and lamb running around with smiles on their faces.
How was he supposed to tell his little brother? How do you tell someone this? Tell them that the most important person to them was dead.
Inko Aizawa was dead.
And that's the end of chapter four. I'm sorry. Anyway, hope you enjoyed.