I-I... fuckin' failed them... shouldn't have... let it happen...curls up, shadowed by the scorched walls.
hey, hey Aizawa look at me. I cup his face and make him look at me with our faces really close I am not one of your students so you didn’t fail me! I smile softly I think we should get a drink okay?
nods slowly, still avoiding eye contact Yeah... yeah, maybe... a drink would be good. takes a deep breath But... but this pain...
I know… I give him a tight hug, even though he’s taller than me I’ll help you through it just like I’ve been doing
clutches at CrystalLagoon's shirt, burying his face in their chest I can't... I can't do this alone anymore. Please... please help me.
Of course! I hold Aizawa tighter as I say this, letting him know he isn’t alone I won’t let you drown in your guilt, I promise
Thank you... sniffs, wiping away tears I've been carrying this burden... for so long... I thought I had to face it alone... but...
Shhhhhh… I hold him closer as I kiss the top of his head You don’t have to, don’t forget that
sighs, looking at CrystalLagoon with a mixture of gratitude and uncertainty Are you sure about this?
Am I sure my brother will wake up one day? No, but I still visit him every day
grips CrystalLagoon's hand tightly, a spark of determination in his eyes You're right... I can't keep drowning in my guilt.
Exactly, instead focus on the living
stands up straight, wiping away the last of his tears You're right. I need to focus on the living. I can't change the past, but I can make a difference now.
takes a deep breath, looking determined Alright, CrystalLagoon. We need to start by gathering evidence and talking to witnesses.
Oh… okay, first tell me everything you remember then we can go from there
<Aizawa and CrystalLagoon spend the next few days gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, uncovering a conspiracy behind the tragic school fire.>
Aizawa and I eventually find out who started the fire, and we confront them. Hey, Creepers! Good job getting the 13th most popular hero killed, but guess what? Your little plan worked too well, cause now the real hero has appeared!
clenches his fists tightly, his eyes blazing with anger You think you can just get away with this? Think again, you sick bastard!
Well we can’t kill you… but how about those pepper spray darts? we both throw them at the ceiling and wait for them to fall onto the villain, who starts coughing uncontrollably Looks like they’re working! Goodbye! We run away while kicking this new villain away from us
wipes the sweat from his brow, panting heavily Fuck... that was too close. We need to be more careful next time.
Yeah, next time, we fight when we’re actually full power I smirk as I look at him Can you even imagine seeing me at full power??
smirks, raising an eyebrow Oh, you think you're something special, huh?
Yeah, why not? I am something special after all
laughs dryly, shaking his head You've got confidence, I'll give you that. But remember, kid, power alone doesn't make you special.
It also doesn’t hurt to be half demon though
raises an eyebrow, smirking Is that supposed to impress me? Being half demon doesn't automatically make you powerful, you know.
I dunno, for now it does impress you I wink as I stand next to Aizawa as we head back home
rolls his eyes, crossing his arms Yeah, sure. Just remember, kid, power isn't everything.
Yeah, i know. It’s why your favorite student is here after all
snorts, turning to face CrystalLagoon Don't flatter yourself, kid. I don't have favorites. And don't mistake my patience for approval.
Yeah whatever, we eventually reach our dorms goodnight Aizawa!
waves dismissively Goodnight, kid. And don't forget to train tomorrow. We've got a lot of work to do.
Yep! I smile softly before I turn into my dorm, locking the door after I enter
muttering to himself Kids these days... thinking they're invincible... shakes his head
<The next day, CrystalLagoon wakes up with burning stomach pains>
<CrystalLagoon discovers that he has been poisoned by the villain and rushes to the hospital for treatment.>