You'd think after they got rescued, things would calm down.

You'd think things were okay and happy again.

But that was hardly the truth.

Izuku was back and saved..! But... his mental state wasn't too well. It was most likely that he was going to have mental trauma for the rest of his life if his time with Shigaraki wasn't enough to do that already. He was out in a physical therapy too as they found he had difficulty moving even his arms, he hasn't tried walking yet.

News on his arm was bad, thanks to Dabi when he wrapped it up it didn't worsen, but due to Izuku's already weak bone structure and stunted growth, nerve damage was to be caused. If he wasn't careful, his whole left shoulder, elbow, and further down what was left of his arm could possibly be paralyzed.

He wasn't doing too well, this time not attaching himself to anyone during this recovery.

It was worrying.

Aizawa could hardly focus on work so he was excused from teaching so he could spend time with Izuku until he started getting better.

Todoroki wouldn't speak of what happened, quiet but not as bad as before. He'd eat now and occasionally come out of his room, always there for school now.

And... well...

Dabi was shoved in jail for now as he still killed people in the past.

Eri was staying with the class for now, with President Mic.

So, things weren't bad... but they weren't good either.

One day Aizawa came into class, it was about a week into getting Izuku and Eri back, he looked almost as he normally did, just a bit more stressed. Everyone looked up at him hopefully, wishing news about Izuku.

"..everyone.."

He paused.

"...as you know we rescued I...Izuku and a little girl, Eri. That little girl will be joining our class for the time being..."

Almost on cue Present walked in with the little Eri, her waddling in with small cat ears on her head as well as her horn.

After a few moment or Present Mic kneeling down next to her and whispering something (oMG Hes BeGing QuIet?!), her face morphed into confusion before she lit up, waving to the class.

"H-..hai a-again..!"

This managed to crack a few smiles.

"W..where.. deku..?"

And they were gone.

"..hospital."

She pouted, her hands scrunching up the front of her dress a bit.

"..h..h-he okay..?"

Aizawa smiled, "..Thant's another thing I wanted to say."

They all perked up.

"He's finally talking again, limited words, but talking.." he trailed off, the smile slipping as quick as it came.

"..he'll be back when he's ready. Okay everyone? I'm not missing more work, you guys need to start focusing on being heroes. If you're too worried about him.. well, think of what's he say? He's probably slap us all for slacking off because we're upset over him."

They all snickered... mainly because it's true. He had always hated the attention.

"So, Let's work hard for him, got it?"

"Yeah!"