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Blinding light. Am I dead?
Pain. No, I can't be dead.
I pushed myself up, hissing as a sharp pain shot through my side. Recovery Girl stood at the end of the bed I was occupying, smiling wide. I stared at her.
"You're awake," She noted, still smiling.
"Uh, yeah..."

What happened?

Awkward silence filled the small room.
"Wait, where's Kacchan?" I asked, trying not to panic.
"Bakugou is absolutely fine," She assured. I smiled.
"Can I see him?"
"I'm afraid not."
I paused.
"Why not?" I continued. She opened her mouth to say something, but must've thought better of it and closed it again.
"All Might will explain everything to you, but for now you need to rest."
Alarm bells were seriously going off now. Had something happened to Kacchan and they just weren't telling me? Had I not been able to save him? I couldn't remember most of the villian attack, especially the end of it...all I remember was Kacchan holding my hand, that's it, so I couldn't even try to make an educated guess as to the state that he's in...

I nodded, looking down at my lap as I blinked away tears.

Don't jump to conclusions.

She must've noticed my distress, because she placed her hand on my shoulder in an attempt to comfort me.

"Everything is going to be fine, I promise."

For a while, I just sat there, staring at the plain wall, wondering if it had once possessed any kind of colour whatsoever. The blinds swayed every so often, letting small beams of light sprawl onto the bed. I smoothed out the blanket, taking comfort from the soft fabric.
Suddenly, the door flung open, and a rather exhausted looking All Might stood panting in the doorway.
"Midoriya!"
"Hey," I greeted with a weak smile. He rushed to my side, and pulled me into a gentle hug.
"I'm so glad you're okay..." he whispered. I smiled, hugging him back as tight as I could without causing myself too much damage. After a few minutes, All Might released me and simply sat on the edge of the bed, staring at me.
"What happened?" I asked.
"A villain attack," He began with a sigh, "We were outnumbered, and you risked your life to save Bakugou."
"Is he alive?" I asked wearily. All Might smiled.
"Thanks to you, yes."
I sighed in relief. Kacchan was okay...that was all I needed to know.
"Recovery Girl said I couldn't see him, so I thought the worst," I admitted sheepishly. All Might's expression turned from comfortable to deadly serious.
"That is something I was meaning to speak to you about, Midoriya."
I stared at him.
"The class saw you...well, practically die before them. The media got wind of it, and has broadcast the tragedy globally," He began, "but that isn't such a bad thing."
My body went numb. Kacchan thinks I'm dead? God only knows the pain he must be in...
"What do you mean it's 'not such a bad thing'? Of course it is," I answered. He paused.
"Look at it this way," He started, choosing his words carefully, "If the world thinks you're dead, then the League of Villians do too."
"True," I agreed.
"So, I propose we use that to our advantage," All Might finished cryptically.
"How?" I asked.
"...You will be trained in secret, for at least 6 months straight, unless I find that you're ready beforehand or need more time. Once fully prepared, you'll lead a small selected group to destroy the League once and for all.."
I smiled. An undercover operation.
"But there's a catch."

There's always a catch.

"No one, and I repeat no one is to know you're alive. Not your mother, not the class, not the press, no one."
I frowned.
"But-"
"Please Izuku," All Might pleaded, "We only have one shot at this, and if the wrong people hear that you're still alive...well, it'll be bad for all of us."
Hearing my first name coming from All Might threw me off. I wasn't used to it, and yet I didn't completely hate it either. I wanted to make All Might proud, I was basically his Legacy afterall, but I couldn't get my head around not telling people I'm alive. Kacchan and my Mother would be the worst, or so I thought. My Mother is a fragile woman, and even after my Dad left she couldn't cope...she can't lose me too. Then there's Kacchan, my boyfriend...how odd that term sounds. He'd be devestated, but I hope he'd be able to cope. He's strong, and that's what I'd always admired about him. But I had to make a choice that was best for everyone...

"...Fine, I understand," I sighed. All Might beamed at me.
"Thank you," He smiled, ruffling my hair. I forced a smile.
"Now, get some rest...we'll sort out your transport to the secret location at nightfall, under the cover of darkness."
I nodded, and watched as he left the room, most likely to get everything sorted for the night. I closed my eyes and laid my head back against my pillow.

"This is easy!" Katsuki exclaimed, keeping the ball up with his knee, completely at ease. Izuku watched in awe and amazement. With a failed attempt, Izuku lost his balance and hit the ground.
"Ow!" He groaned.
"Izuku, you really can't do anything, can you?" Katsuki teased.

I winced at the memory. I'd always been such a disappointment to Kacchan, honestly I'm surprised he kept me around as long as he did. A tear escaped my eye and trailed halfway down my cheek, before I wiped it away with my sleeve. I just wanted him to hold me in his arms and tell me everything was gonna be okay. I just wanted him with me. I wanted to feel safe, and the only place I ever felt truly safe was by Kacchan's side. I glanced at the table beside my bed, and my gaze settled on a small scrap of paper and a pen. I scooped them up, resting the paper flat on the bed and gripping the pen as firmly as I could between my bruised fingers.

I Need You, Kacchan.

I put the pen down and smiled sadly at the four words scribbled messily on the white paper. I picked the small piece of paper up and slipped it in the pillowcase of the pillow I was resting on, with the hopes that one day Kacchan would find it. A silly hope, of course, but I clung to it dearly.

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