Reaching UA was as fast as usual. Nezu had already started setting up the venue for the press conference. Nothing too much, just a small podium in the courtyard.
The teachers were likely resting right now, but there was other staff to help him with the stage.
I also started helping out when I arrived. Not before a short conversation.
"Allan! Great to see you around!" Always keeping that cheerful tone around people, regardless of the direness of the situation. It's just like him.
But, as someone that knows him. His fur is unkept, the dark circles around his eyes are less visible but still present. He is clearly stressed about everything, probably overworked too.
"Nezu. It seems you're in need of some help. Figured I'm still free, so why not." I said with a lazy smile on my face. Although, I still need to ask something else of him...
"Say, Nezu. Do you still have the number of that psychologist you were talking about?" Nezu just looked at me for a second.
"Sure thing! Here you go." He handed me a business card with the number on it. Not even asking what made me change my mind about a psychiatrist.
He's perceptive enough to realize how recent events have affected me mentally. He is the smartest rat around after all.
Although I am a bit reluctant about it. It's still better to try working towards solving my problems, than ignoring them and letting them fester and turn into something worse.
After that, I just went around and helped where I could.
The press conference was really annoying. I was also on the stage, looking at the reporters as they tried their best to pry a reaction out of Nezu. There were also the few that showed genuine concern for the staff and students affected by the attack.
But most of the questions went something like this.
"Does UA plan on taking responsibility for the innocents that lost their lives during yesterday's incident?" Which I ended up answering, as Nezu was already getting tired.
"I believe the ones responsible were the villains in this case. Next question!" It was short, sarcastic and mocking, but it seemed to be enough for most of them.
The one that asked the question seemed to want to further inquire on the matter, but he was drowned out by others.
Nezu was also a bit glad that I was the one to answer that. It might not have been the best response, but my reputation reached the point where I could snuff out most criticism. I gained a dedicated fanbase after all.
There were also people speaking about UA's defence system.
"How were the villains able to infiltrate the school grounds twice in three months? Weren't the defences strengthened after the first one?" This wasn't as provocatory, but it was still a tricky one.
Thankfully, Nezu is a quick thinker. " Although the systems were revamped, the method of attack was quite different this time. The Jammer quirk they used affected the surroundings on a much larger scale, much like the one in Tartaros."
He didn't outright say that it was the same, but it was implied.
The rest of the questions weren't as bad. Until we got to All Might.
"What is the current state of the 'Symbol of Peace'?" Once again, not malicious. Just really hard to answer. Nezu seemed really reluctant to answer it, so I took the podium once again.
"He fought bravely. He held a lot of the villain back until my arrival. He is currently resting." I couldn't say that he was defeated, as nobody would believe it anyway. But just saying he is resting isn't untrue. He hasn't woken up yet.
His surgery finished sometime last night. It was a miracle he survived. The mobilization of healing quirks that the government pulled was really astounding. They even masked it as healing the excessive number of injured villains.
But most of them ended up helping heal All Might unknowingly. Few learned the truth about the Symbol's identity. After all, keeping someone's secret matters little when the life of the person in question is in danger.
Aizawa too is out of the red. He was is also in a coma. I really hope he doesn't wake up yet, as the pain would be a bit much, and painkillers are harmful.
He might be out of the red, but his body is riddled with slowly closing injuries and burns. The massive surge in healing quirks at the Musutafu Hospital only stabilized him for now.
Before I even realized it. It was time to go and pick Eri up form school. I bid farewell to Nezu and flew there at my own pace.
I ended up having to wait half an hour at the gate. But I didn't mind. It gave me time to think about the little trip to the hospital we will be having.
Hearing a cute voice break me out of my thoughts is always nice. "Dad!"
Seeing her depart from her friends and start skipping towards me is always cute. I just grabbed her, spun her around a bit and placed her on my right shoulder. Using my right hand to support her.
"Eri, was school fun today?" I said with a smile. She nodded a bit excitedly and told about the things she learned from it.
I let her finish before speaking too. "So... Are you ready to visit Mom?" I kept my tone confident and reassuring, not showing any of the fear or uncertainty I was feeling.
She just nodded quickly. Her smile never disappearing from her face. I just encased us both in light and flew away.
__________ POV Rumi__________
Waking up in a hospital bed isn't a great experience. But, overall, not that unfamiliar for a hero.
But, as I started to try and move around a bit, I realized I couldn't even feel anything from wait down. It filled me with dread as I tried to wrap my head around what had happened.
The last thing I remember doing was trying to stop a group of strange villains while they were attacking a hospital. It didn't really go as planned, they overpowered and one of them put his hand on my head.
It felt like a part of me was being forcefully taken away. Then I simply passed out. It was either from the shock of it or the pain.
Now, I'm in a hospital bed. So I can guess they either didn't capture me or I've been rescued. I didn't expect being outclassed like that by anyone besides Allan...
I guess I will need to be more careful next time... If there ever will be one.
I can no longer feel my ears, I also feel inexplicably weak. Was my quirk stolen? Allan did talk about a villain or multiple that might have that ability, but I didn't think much of it at the time...
I should've taken his warning to heart.
What would he say if he saw me in this state? Would he think that I am pathetic? Probably not, but I still can't help worrying about that.
Just as I was about to start crying. I heard the door to my room open. And, the people I cared most about walked into my hospital room.
A really tall and lanky guy and the cutest most adorable child to ever grace my world.
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I just finished writing for today!
Hope u enjoyed the chapter and the press conference.
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