Season 5 is out! Hopefully you guys enjoy the series as much as I do, anyway back to the topic, I've been thinking that I should respond to your reviews, because they really help me improve as a writer, so I thank you. Anyways starting today I'm going to be responding to your reviews from now on. On the reason why I'm responding to your reviews is because some of you had comments that really help me and some of you have really nice comments, I feel like I would be just ignoring you so this is the reason why I'm doing this.
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Sorry about that, I didn't mean to write it as Deku as an assassin, what I meant to write was, since Tatsumi took this path, he will lose comrades along the way even if they aren't assassins. So sorry about the misconception.
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And that's it for this week, Hope you enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 15
Promise
Akame, Tatsumi, Najenda, and Bulat arrived at the location that Lubbock had pinpointed. They arrived at the cave where Lubbock reported, they entered as they pulled out their weapons. Bulat stood at the rear to make sure no one was behind then, Tatsumi was on the right side while Akame was on the left, and of course Najenda was at the front.
They then heard panting as they moved deeper into the cave. As they got close they saw blood on the walls, Najenda then saw a figure leaning on the wall. Luckily she brought a lantern, she lit it and moved towards the figure. As she came near the figure, she sighed. She then turned to Bulat, "Bulat I need bandages," she ordered, Bulat shook his head, "I left them with Leone and Lubbock," Bulat responded.
Akame then walked forwards to see Izuku nearly losing consciousness, she saw two bullet wounds, one on his left shoulder and one on his right thigh. He also had a scorched and bruised arm, his breathing was staggering as he tried to stay awake. Akame knew that he hadn't given up, all the adrenaline was rushing through Izuku's body.
Akame then walked towards Izuku, as she was close enough she sat near him and wrapped her arms around him, "Welcome back," she whispered into his ears. Izuku then fell into a slumber, Akame then let go of him as Bulat came up towards him and carried him on his back.
"Let's hurry back to the base before he loses more blood," Bulat suggested, they all nodded. They rushed back to the base, as they were heading there, Tatsumi was worried that Izuku wouldn't be able to carry out his missions, his arm looked to be broken. But nevertheless, Tatsumi was relieved to see his friend still alive.
They then arrived at the base, Bulat busted through the door. Leone was startled with the sudden appearance but saw Izuku on his back. "Take him to his room," Leone calmly said. Bulat nodded, Najenda followed right behind as Akame and Tatsumi stood there watching Bulat take Izuku to his room.
Tatsumi sighed, he turned to Akame, "Glad he's still alive," Tatsumi stated. Akame turned to him and nodded, "Mm…" she hummed, Leone then smiled, "Hey, cheer up he's going to be fine," Leone tried to cheer them up but Akame saw the state of his arm, "I don't think he will ever enter any mission with that kind of injury," she stated.
Tatsumi nodded as Leone's smile turned into a grim expression. Eri had heard the conversation, she saw Izuku when they entered. But the state he was in terrified her, but at the same time, she wanted to help him. She was saved by him, both Mirio and Izuku gave her freedom and hope. She didn't want that hope to die, she resolved herself and ran towards the direction of Izuku's room.
While Bulat laid Izuku on his bed, Najenda was getting bandages to cover the bullet wounds. Bulat helped Najenda with them, Eri peeked into the room. She was scared that if she revealed her quirk, they would be scared of her. Eri shook her head, 'No! You've been improving yourself, Mr. Eraserhead has been helping you to help people, Deku-san has saved me, it's my turn, to return that kindness,' Eri then steeled herself and entered the room.
Najenda then turned towards her, "Eri, you can't be in here, Izuku will be fine," she tried to reassure the little girl but to no avail. Eri shook her head, "I…" she stopped for a second, rethinking her decision but she reminded herself that Izuku needed her.
"I can help, let me help, I can… I can save Deku-san!" Eri exclaimed, she was scared but right now she wanted to do this. Najenda admired the girl's will and devotion to help him. Bulat tried to speak but Najenda interrupted him. "If you believe you can help, then show me," Najenda stated. Bulat looked bewildered, he didn't want to bring Eri down, but what could she do to help Izuku with a arm that is beyond repair.
Eri held her hands together, she then hardened her resolve once more and approached Izuku. Akame, Leone, and Tatsumi had entered the room. Akame was surprised to see Eri, she saw Eri walk up to Izuku as she hovered her hand over his right arm that was broken beyond repair, Eri closed her eyes and inhaled, and then exhaled.
She had to repeat this process over, some would say she was concentrating or panicking but she was remembering the training she did with Eraserhead. She had to do this, she wanted to save Izuku, whatever it takes. She then activated her quirk, her horn grew slightly larger than before and started to glow. Everyone in the room became bewildered at the sight.
Eri then concentrated on the amount of power she was putting out into her arms. She then touched Izuku's right arm as it started to glow. As they watched, Izuku's right arm was starting to heal. No, more like reverting back to it was before. The process was slow because Eri didn't want to make him vanish.
Izuku's arm then returned to normal, as if it wasn't broken from the start. His scars were still there but his arm looked to be functional again. Eri then deactivated her quirk, but she then stumbled backwards as it took most of her energy. Akame moved quickly and caught her, Akame looked at Eri, Eri looked at her and smiled, "I...did it," Eri cried, she was tearing up, not only fully healing Izuku's arm but controlling her quirk.
Najenda then checked Izuku's arm, she was astonished, how could a kid have this kind of power. Leone jumped in excitement, "Holy cow Eri! You can heal people!" She exclaimed Eri then turned shy again as she hid in Akame's arms.
"I-" Eri was then cut off by Najenda, "It's not that you can heal people but revert them back to their original state," Najenda deduced. Eri then nodded, Najenda sighed, "As much as we would like to ask you about this, but we should rest, it's been a long day," Tatsumi was shocked at what he witnessed, he looked at Izuku then at Eri, 'Izuku, Eri, who are you guys, really?' He thought in his mind.
Izuku's Mind
Izuku's eyes opened as he was in the dark void where he met his predecessors. "9th…" a voice called out. Izuku turned towards the voice, again he saw the first wielder of One for All. They looked straight at each other, "9th, your will to save others, defies all logic," the First stated, "But can you save everyone?" He asked. Izuku widened his eyes, "You've entered the path of heroism, but one day you will fail to save someone, and when that time comes, will you be prepared for it?"
Izuku put his hand out, trying to reach the First. "A hero is many things, someone who will carry the burden of others and march forward, making a path to a bright future for the ones who are stuck in the dark, in the world that you are in, only you can show them that there is hope, be strong Izuku Midoriya," The world then started to collapse as the light started to shine in the void.
Reality
Izuku then opens his eyes again, blinking several times, absorbing the light in his eyes. 'Where am I? From the looks of it, I'm back to my room in the base," Izuku then lifts himself up but as soon as he lifted himself up, he felt intense pain on his left shoulder. He moved his right arm towards his left shoulder.
But he then realized that his right arm was completely healed, he inspected it. He then saw no extra scars which means that Eri used her quirk on him. He had to thank Eri later but also explain to the rest of the team what she did. "Hmmm…." A moan was heard. Izuku then turned to his right as he saw Akame peacefully sleeping on the edge of the bed.
She laid her head on the side of the bed, Izuku then started to blush, Akame then started to drool. "Meat…" Akame muttered loud enough for Izuku to hear. He then sweatdropped, Izuku then moved his right hand and wiped the drool off of her mouth, "Of course she would be dreaming about that," Izuku chuckled. He then saw a bit of hair strands in front of her face. On auto-pilot, he then moved them to the side, he got a better view of her face.
'So calm, So peaceful, and yet so beautiful,' Izuku thought. Akame started to say something, Izuku then looked at her, "She's probably going to say Meat again isn't she," Izuku guessed. But the word didn't come out, instead he heard, "Izuku…" Izuku froze, his heart jumped and started to accelerate. He was now a blushing mess.
The way she said his name made his whole body freeze, but inside, his heart was moving a mile per second. Why did she say his name? Was she worried about him? 'Yeah that's probably that, there is no way anyone would like...me' Izuku slowly then realized all his life he wanted to be a hero, he never worried about the opposite genders opinion. But now, it's like it bothers him, gouging his heart and tearing it apart.
Izuku solemnly looked down until he heard Akame started to stir awake. She then fluttered her eyes open, she sat up right and rubbed her eyes. Izuku smiled at her, "Good Morning Akame," Izuku greeted her. Akame stared at him then gently smiled at him, "Good morning to you too, Izuku," she replied back. Akame then checked his wounds to see if they healed. Izuku let it happen because it was Akame, she worried about her friends.
"You'll have to be bedridden for two more days until the wounds heal," Akame informed. Izuku nodded, "Yeah…" Izuku muttered. Akame looked at him, "If you're worried about Eri, she's fine. She wanted to help you," Akame reassured him. Izuku looked at her, "But I'm guessing you want an explanation," Izuku stated. Akame shook her head, "If you're not ready to give us an explanation, I understand. But know that we are here for you Izuku, we're comrades remember," she smiled gently at him.
Izuku widened his eyes, he felt blessed, to not only be given a chance to achieve his dreams but to have friends that had his back. Izuku nodded, "Thank you Akame," He thanked her. She held his hand, Izuku felt warm, it was like all his worries were gone as soon as she held his hand. Akame may be an assassin, but she's more than that. Izuku can see that, "Izuku," Akame called out.
Izuku looked at her, "When you said that you were going to save us, when you said that your were going to be My Hero, it made me happy," Akame happily stated, "That was the first time someone has ever said those words to me, so I hope you be by our side until this is over," Akame said. Izuku was stunned, from that moment on, Izuku's resolve to save them just increased even more.
There was something that made him want to save Night Raid, it was their smiles and memories, especially Akame's. He didn't know her full backstory but it didn't matter, he wanted to protect the smile that she made, whatever it takes. "But for that to happen try not to die okay?" A voice came from the door. Both Izuku and Akame looked at the door to see Tatsumi standing there.
"Tatsumi…" Izuku muttered, Tatsumi walked towards the bed, "I can't have you leave us yet, there are so many things I want to talk about, so let's make it out of this alive, Promise?" Tatsumi stated as he put his fist out. Izuku looked at his fist and smiled, "Promise," he answered and fist bumped him.
Akame watched the interaction and smiled at the two, their bond has strengthened even more, "Such a manly promise!" A booming voice popped up, Bulat was now at the door shedding tears. "You two are fine grown men," Izuku and Tatsumi sweatdropped at his reaction.
As Tatsumi continued to talk to Bulat, Akame and Izuku looked at the two's interaction. They both looked at each other and smiled, 'All Might, Mom, Thank you, I'm truly blessed for having people like you to be there for me and thank you for allowing me to meet people that I cherish,' Izuku thought.
Imperial Palace
Meanwhile in the Capital in the throne room of the emperor. "As expected of your return was fairly quick, General Esdeath," a kid wearing a king's outfit said. At the bottom of the throne was a woman with long light blue hair, with military attire. "I shall reward you for your accomplishments," the child emperor complimented.
"Your too kind your highness, please give those to the troops that worked hard," the woman now named Esdeath suggested. "A noble act, truly," Emperor Makoto kept applauding. "What will you be doing now, General," a man that was overweight and chewed on a piece of meat asked. This man was the cause of this corruption, the root of all the darkness in this Capital. His name is Prime Minister Honest.
Esdeath smiled but with amusement, "I will be hunting down the illusive group of murders, Night Raid." She declared, she had a sadistic grin etched as three of her subordinates behind also had the same grin.
While in the shadows, someone was eavesdropping, "Izuku, you now face a greater threat than before, can you handle it?" Kitsune muttered as he vanished into the shadows again.
End
