KLEXOS ≽⁺. [ My Hero Academia ]

Recovery

Around all five of them, were surrounded by criticisms of the public. Though most were genuine worry for their Symbol of Peace, he was getting torn down from his pedestal. Habitually, she fiddled with her fingers, worried about All Might's condition. It was his job to save others, but at the cost of his own health made her secretly hectic. They watched as the presenter continued to explain the current situation. Trying to keep her breathing in check, her eyes tremors at the horror scene they were just at.

As another explosive blow shook the neighbourhood, the camera filming it on carefully zoomed in. 'He was coughing earlier.' She thought, remembering when they zoomed in on All Might, 'If he blocked that one... He wouldn't be too far off the limit, maybe he even—'

"Huh." She silently murmured. Miku's eyes widened, yet dilated, watching the screen zoom past the smoke. Her inhales and exhales quickened, seeing his 'true form' displayed right in front of them. Bleeding and injured. "No..."

With the tiniest sound coming from her mouth, she turned to her left. Midoriya was completely shattered and he couldn't even talk. Society looked towards the hero in shock. The person they entrusted their lives with didn't look as strong as they expect. He didn't look like their justice, their top hero. That's what Miku feared they'll say. That's what Miku feared that society would do to him – not accept him. The public was the biggest critic.

"Can you all see this? All Might has... deflated..." The reporters slightly muffled voice announced. Although very discreet, Miku kept her gaze in Midoriya. Her sunken heart was one thing, but she couldn't imagine the pain Midoriya was going through now.

A responsibility that was now bestowed upon him.

Miku inched her way closer to Midoriya, his expression was extremely distressed. His idol and his mentor was outdone by the one villain who stood a chance against him. Everyone was shaken by this, and the muttering didn't stop at just that one image. Getting closer to Midoriya, she deeply exhaled and her hand crept her way to Midoriya's right shoulder. But the screen only showed a trembling All Might and she stopped.

'What did All For One say to him?' She thought, sensing that All Might looked defeated. She even took a gaze at Bakugou, figuring out that he really is inspired by All Might and looks up to him. She took a gulp to quench her dry throat, feeling her heartbeat speed up.

"Win..." Bakugou lowly mumbled out, looking up desperately at the screen.

"No... No way—"

"All Might..."

"If you can't win, then who can?" A man behind them said clearly, making them glance over at his fearful tone.

"Even if he looks different, All Might is All Might, right?" Another person said, causing both Midoriya and Miku look towards the person. That's all Miku ever wanted someone to say about him.

It didn't matter what he looked like. To the younger Miku, All Might was All Might even if he was like that.

"Haven't you always been able to save us somehow?" They continued to call out. The crowd surrounding them became rowdier, yelling out the unexpected motivation towards their hero.

"All Might, you can do it!"

"Don't lose All Might!"

"We believe in you All Might!" Miku yelled out, gritting her teeth in happiness and sorrow. She looked up at the screen, on the brim of tears.

"WIN!"

"WIN!"

"ALL MIGHT!" Midoriya and Bakugou cried out, drawing all their emotions into those words.