Chapter 22: Of Dreams Shattered And Broken
Desperate words are spoken
Of Dreams shattered and broken
Be they not lies or fear
They are things I must hear
I struggled so much with this chapter. It got to the point where I just forced it to be written because I need to move past it.
I hope it still meets all of your standards!
Its time. Izuku's trial is here!
Slowly, Izuku reaches out his shaky hands to give the man access to his wrists.
Gently, Kuma-san fastens the cuffs around his wrists and once they are on the effects are immediate.
They can all hear the audible clack of the lock on Variant's door sliding into place.
~Well then, time to put what we learned to the test!~ Variant cheers, sounding much too excited for the circumstances.
{Just leave the lock to us Zu. You focus on what's going on out there.} Random instructs.
~What do you mean 'us'? You're not doing a thing given you don't have any hands!~ Variant mocks.
{I bet I could pick that lock faster than you. I was there at the lesson too you know!} Random snaps back.
<Enough you two. Now is not the time.> Chance chides.
"Izuku, you there kiddo?" Dad's voice cuts in.
Izuku startles a bit, attention snapping to focus on his dad. "I'm here." Izuku tells him.
"It's time to walk to the court room. So you need to get up now." Dad instructs.
Oh, is it really time to go already?
Izuku doesn't say anything as he lets Zawa guide him off of his lap. Once on the floor Izuku latches onto the man's hand with a death grip.
"Is it okay if I hold his hand?" Zawa asks Kuma-san.
Kuma-san nods, "You are his chaperone, whatever you need to do to keep him calm is fine, within reason." He answers.
Zawa gives him a grateful smile, adjusting his hand in Izuku's tight grip.