At 7:30 am Uraraka got up and made her way to the dorm kitchen to make herself a tea. she had not slept beyond a few instances where she nodded off for a few minutes only for her worry to shock her back to an awakened state.
As she filled the kettle and got the milk and sugar she needed she sat in silence waiting on the distinct sound of the kettle boiling, mulling over Izuku condition, replaying the creaking of his bones and the cries he made as he let his emotions out.
She was broken from this trance like state by the ping of the kettle, and she proceeded to make her tea she liked it with milk and three sugars.
Once her tea was made, she sat at the table and took a sip of her tea, only to hear the voice of the class president.
"Is everything alright Uraraka? It's 7:40. You should be in bed sleeping?" Iida asked, pointing to his watch. He was dressed in the same clothes as he had used during the entrance exam, and despite the early time his hair was well kept
"Yeah...I couldn't sleep. I should be saying the same for you, it's a bit early for you to be up." Uraraka rubbed her eyes, as she spoke
"Usually it is but, I've realised that I have in fact been wasting valuable training time by not rising earlier. as such I have made it my mission to go for an early morning run, to start off my day and get the blood pumping before class." Iida stated in his usual overdramatic tone when issues of great importance were involved, reminding Uraraka of Iida's villain persona causing her to chuckle.
"Sounds like a good idea."
"Thanks, you said you couldn't sleep, was everything alright with Midoriya?"
"Well, that depends," Uraraka mumbled, looking away from Iida
"What do you mean by depends? Did he say something?" Iida raised his brow and spoke in a confused tone,
"Oh no no, it wasn't like that it's just..." Uraraka gestured for Iida to come over, only to whisper the last of her sentence
I don't think Deku's coping well mentally," Uurual took a deep breath before speaking and once she was finished Iida leaned back onto the kitchen worktop taking a moment to think before speaking
"It's understandable given how much he's gone through. But we've seen him go from so much pain in the past. What was Izuku doing that led to this?"
"He had tried to walk because she didn't want to wake me to get to the bathroom, I woke up due to hearing his bones and joints cracking. "Uraraka voice trembled as she spoke, as she felt as if her chest was being pressed down, due to the worry.
"My god" Iida covered his mouth as he spoke, he knew that Izuku was prone to trying to push his body, even when he was severely injured to its limits, but hearing what Uraraka had said, made him realise that this was not normal.
"And that's not it, after I helped him he started crying like he did when he found out about Bakugos capture, but he was saying he felt like he was useless and a liability like he had been when he was younger. any ideas what he means Iida?" Uraraka explained worry marking her voice as she resited the urge to raise her tone of voice.
"Hmmm, based on what you said, I think there may be some underlying issues that Izuku may have lying under the surface, and his current condition may be aggravating those feelings, only way to find out is to ask him... " Iida moved his hand from his mouth to his chin just as he was about to speak, his mind working overtime to uncover a possible cause for Izukus actions
"But it could be risky, I don't want to pressure Deku into speaking about something he isn't comfortable with."
"That true Uraraka, but we need to find out...maybe Bakugo might have some info, Izuku said he and Bakugo were friends at some point, so he may have some information worth discussing. "
"Maybe, what about the rest of the class, should I let them know, " Ururaka asked, realising that the class would want to try and help if they had heard what had happened last night.
"Not yet, too many hands can make these issues complex. When we're in class ill let them know that Izuku's struggling and we need to do more to help, then once we have ad some time to dig deeper we can figure out our next move."
"Sounds like a plan. " Uraraka nodded
Iida gave Uraraka a big thumbs up and a smile, before making his way to leave the kitchen area,
"Hope you have a good run, Iida." Uraraka waved Iida off
"Thanks, Ochako, see you soon." Iida waved back, leaving Uraraka in the kitchen area.
"Looks like things are going to get a lot more complex." Uraraka thought as she turned to lift her mug and took a sip of her tea.
At 9 am the entire class was sitting in their seats waiting for their dry-eyed teacher to arrive, however, two seats were not filled. As part of Izukus recovery and transition back to normal life, arrangements had been made to allow Izuku to come to class after 9 am, to account for difficulties that may arise from travelling in and given that Izuku was in his wheelchair, he would need someone at this point to help him, and it was Ochakos job today, in part due to her taking on the night shift duty.
"Alright everyone settles down! Now before Aizawa arrived id like to discuss a matter with you all. " Iida proclaimed, only to soften his tone once everyone had quietened down.
"Sure thing class rep. what's the issue?" Ojiro asked, his tail curling behind his chair as he spoke
"It's regarding Midoriya..." Iida's usual air of pride which showed as he spoke, melted away to show his concern, as his voice was low and sombre.
"Goddammit! that nerds taking up valuable time!" Bakugo snarled, crossing his arm and turning away from Iida to look out the window, his comment resulting in a collection of sour looks coming in his direction.
"As I was saying. While it's good that we have Izuku back, we must realise that things are not back to normal, and this can be difficult for everyone, especially Midoriya as such I think we have to make his transition to normality, easier.
"What do mean Iida? Has something happened with Izuku?" Jiro asked,
"To be frank Jiro, Izuku is struggling with his condition. its, it's causing a strain on his mental health. "
"I don't want to panic them with the full details from last night, but keeping them completely in the dark isn't right either, a mixed approach will do for now." Iida thought
"Izukus struggling...but he looked fine at the party" Mina mumbled, only to yelps the rest of her response followed swiftly by Kaminari
"Yeah! he was laughing and enjoying the party games, maybe he was tired after all the partying?"
They say that those who are the most in pain or on the verge of depression are those who wish to eliminate those feelings in others...after such a serious incident, It may be that Izuku is, in fact, struggling mentally." Tokoyami stated in his serious tone, his thought proving words plunging the room into silence.
"Tokoyamis right. physical trauma can leave a mental scar, and as Izukus friends, we have to do everything in our powers to help him." Shoto stated, in his monotone voice, he knew just how much mental baggage and scaring he had suffered at his father's hands and how it had taken him this long just overcome the harm caused by his burn and it was all thanks to Izuku, despite the fact Izuku had both the sports festival and his reputation on the line.
"I'm with Shoto on this. Mental health is an area that is underestimated in how important it is and if I can do anything to help Izuku with his mental health id gladly do it." Momo proclaimed" putting her hand on her heart.
"Same here, it wouldn't be manly to leave a friend to deal with those issues alone! Izuku would do the same for us!" Kirishima bellowed, with his usual enthusiasm, getting the rest of the class hyped.
"So what do you suggest we do to help Izuku? Ribit?" Sue asked, tilting her head.
"We'll try and make Izuku feel as involved as possible, and that goes beyond class. we have to find ways to allow him to help in day to day activities, whether it's cooking, cleaning or doing the laundry, no matter what we need to help Izuku." Idia raised his hand and listed off what was needed,
"Are quirks allowed? I mean, Izuku might need help with something and using our quirks could make that job easier" Hadakery asked, she had raised her hand earlier on in the conversation but her quirk had made that a fruitless endeavour, so she raised her voice to be heard.
"Yes, although extreme caution will be required..." Iida stated as he heard the sound of wheels creaking down the hallway floor with footsteps mixed in.
"That's Izuku coming. Everyone act normal" Iida pointed his finger and chopped the air with it, his voice carrying great authority as the class hushed down immediately/ only for the sight of Izuku and Uurakak entering the room, brought the class back to life. they had been talking to one another quietly before entering the class.
"Hey, Izuku! How you feeling?" Kirishima proclaimed as Izuku was wheeled over to his desk, his backpack, slung to the side of the wheelchair
"I'm im good, glad to be back actually," Izuku stated, smiling weakly the thoughts from last night still in the back of his mind, though less prevalent.
"That's great! it's good to have you back man" Kirshimia exclaimed with a toothy grin.
"Yeah ditto, it been strange not having you in class," Kaminairia added,
"you even have a bit more colour in your cheeks" Minia stated, pointing at her cheek, before hopping out of her chair and over to Izuku, looking at his face closely, causing him to blush
"She's so close!" Izuku yelped internally as he started to sweat,
"What's wrong? Your look flushed? Are you coming down with something?" Mina asked as she then moved back from Izuku this time deciding to take Bakugo desk over to allow her to sit of Izuku
HEY! GIVE ME BACK MY DESK YOU RACOON FACED MORON!" Bakugo roared, his hands flashing with bright orange sparks, causing Izuku to flinch and strain himself, resulting in a twinge of pain as his skin was moved swiftly, not enough to cause him to hiss, but enough to cause him to grimace a little, which wasn't noticed by anyone, who were instead intently watching the Mina Bakugo showdown.
"Calm down, you big grump! You aren't even using it right now, since you've been looking out that window since you here, besides I'm only borrowing it." Mina fired back, before placing the table down and sitting on it, sticking her tongue out at Bakugo who huffed and mumbled to himself
"Damn it"
"As I was saying, are you okay?" Mina returned her gaze to Izuku
"Yeah, I I don't know what came over me there?" Izuku stuttered, trying to hide the pain he felt, which seemed to fool Mina.
"As long as your feeling okay, then that's good. " Minia stated softly, only for her to smile with a large cheerful grin, a genuine smile, shown by the happiness in her eyes.
"Thanks, Mina." Izukus lip curled a little as he spoke.
"Also, don't forget that we're here in case you need anything. " Mina was about to place her hand on Izukus shoulder, to reinforce the point but realising the potential risks she placed her hand on his desk, close to his hand instead.
"I won't." Izuku nodded his head and spoke softly. his response sending a sense of ease across the class who after hearing Iidas concern were glad to see that Izuku open to their help
"As this happened however a loud set of footsteps could be heard they were slow and trudging and only one teacher fit that description when he wanted to be heard.
"That Aizawa coming!" Kaminarai cried, as the class immediately locked themselves into position
"Oh jeez!" Mina yelped, as she used her agile movements to move back into her seat, only to fix her hair just as Aizawa arrived.
"Good morning class...Bakugo, if it is at all possible, can you return your desk to its proper location as this is a school and not a pig stye." Aizawa turned his glare to Bakugo, who instead of bending under his teacher's infamous glare, decided to fire back, as it was his nature, to fight rather than submit.
"What!, but I wasn't me! "
I don't care. Move it back. " Aizawa's quirk activated, his eyes glowing blood red, and his air floating I the air, giving off the impression of a demon, which uneased even the toughest of constitutions
"Uhhhh, fine" Bakuguo grumbled as he moved the desk back in front of his chair. As this happened, a few snickers could just be heard, and the offenders were rather obvious.
"Now that is out of the way. I would like to say that it's good to have you back Izuku. The class has been lost without you, and I know you have some moments of great difficulty, but as we have all come to expect you have what it takes to overcome those difficulties" Aizwaw stated, with surprising warmth in his voice, bring a small smile to Izukus face, and a myriad of reactions from the class, from the typical snarl of Bakugo to the shocked slack jaw of Kaminari who did not expect to hear such words come from his homeroom teacher, who was renowned from his cold demeanour.
2Awwww, sir, you do have a heart!" Mina proclaimed, with an air of wonder and surprise in her voice, as she cupped her hands and placed them on her chest. Unfortunately, this state of Warmth from the eraser hero, would not last long.
"However that does not mean I will go easy on you, as while your body may not be up to training, your mind is something that can always be worked on and that goes for all of you.
"And he's lost it" Kaminari mumbled, followed by Sero, Sato and a few other class members who were enjoying the change of pace.
"I heard that...now, that we have that out of the way, let's get down to business, as today we will be going over the regulations and standards relating to the use, creation and enforcement of hero costumes and support gear... " Aizawa stated, his usually emotionless face, slowly produced a toothy grin, which sent a sense of unease across the class, who last saw this look when he lied about the expulsion for their quirk test.
Uhhhhhhh, I cant deal with this..." Kaminariri banged his head off the desk.
"And who better to discuss this matter, than someone who is responsible for at least five pieces of hero legislation, and is mentioned in almost all textbooks on the topic..." Aizawa stated, only for the sound of footsteps from the hallway caused him to quieten down, followed by an all too familiar, sultry tone
And is still in the top 3 for the most scandalous and controversial heroes today.
No way, it's Midnight!" Mineta yelped with glee, as Midnight made her appearance, in her usual skin-tight and easily rippable bodysuit. Her hands were behind her head, as she slowly entered the room. swaying her hips, and walking with just enough presence to show off her numerous assets, while giving off an air of unrivalled self-confidence.
I will be leaving you all in Midnights capable hands,
"Yes! now I can focus, then again, I don't know if I'll be taking in what she says in, but who cares, cause it's Midnight" Kaminair thought, uppercutting the air under his table as to not draw any attention to himself.
"Now class. Today I want you all to be on your best behaviour, as while I enjoy dishing out my unique forms of punishment, this lesson is of the utmost importance, as such I expect you all to listen and follow my commands without question." Midnight, stood behind Aizwawa desk as she spoke
" I'd do what every she says if you know what I mean." Mineta chuckled, leaning back as he spoke to catch the ears of Sero and Kaminari who sniggered and gave him a thumbs up
"I will make an exception for you Izuku Midoryia...however, that does not mean I have other ways to encourage or discipline you, isn't that right Izuku?" Midnight walked slowly to Izuku and leaned on his desk and spoke, in a calm and sultry manner, all the while Izuku couldn't look her in the eyes and muttered."
"I um, uh, yes ma'am."
"Theirs a good boy..." Mindght whispered into Izukus ear, before heading back to her desk, resulting in a few of the boys, giving Izuku a jealous stair down and Uraraka all the while Izuku had something else on his mind.
"What did she mean by other ways to encourage or discipline me? I hope it isn't anything too harsh?"
"Midnight, please show a little restraint. My pupils are still to some extent innocent, and I would like to preserve that for as long as possible, besides, I think a few class members may find your methods a little extreme." Aizawa stated coldly as he made his way to leave the classroom
"I'm only teasing" Midnights pouted, placing her hands behind her back to make herself look innocent, only to turn back to face the class and gave them a sneaky wink, and from there, the lesson started, and though it was far more enjoyable than everyone had expected, their focus wasn't full-on Midnight lessons or innuendo-laden jokes and references, instead, every now and then every member of the class besides Bakugo, took a moment to look at izuku, who was enjoying the opportunity to show his knowledge of hero costumes and support items. All the while, two questions were into the minds of Izukus classmates as they watched him.
"How can I help you?"
"How can someone who is this happy, be sad?"
