Shoto Todoroki X Reader

Chapter 38 : The Plan to Fight Back

The day after I woke up, the weight of Shoto's revelation still sat heavy on my chest. My family—people I had grown up with, who had taught me about the world and how to survive in the Dark Forest—were potentially working with villains. I needed answers, but more importantly, we needed to stop whatever the League of Villains was planning. There was no time to waste.

I had to tell Mr. Aizawa and the rest of the heroes. But as much as I tried to prepare myself, the thought of turning against my family gnawed at me. My uncle's betrayal still didn't feel real. How could I confront the people I once trusted with my life?

Shoto was beside me every step of the way. After all that we'd been through, he knew better than anyone what was at stake—for both of us. We couldn't afford to let our personal feelings cloud the situation.

"We need to speak to Mr. Aizawa," I said, sitting up in bed. My muscles still ached from being in a coma for so long, but I couldn't stay here any longer. "He needs to know everything."

Shoto nodded, his hand gently resting on my arm. "I already called him. He's on his way."

A few minutes later, the door opened, and there stood Mr. Aizawa, his usual tired but stern expression in place. Behind him followed All Might, Midoriya, Bakugo, and a few other key members of the hero team. I couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort seeing them. These were people who had fought alongside me, who had seen me at my weakest.

"Y/N, you're awake," Aizawa said, his tone neutral but with a hint of relief in his eyes. "Good. We've got a lot to talk about."

I nodded, taking a deep breath as I prepared to explain everything. "There's something you need to know—something about the League of Villains and... my family."

Aizawa's eyes narrowed slightly, but he remained silent, letting me continue.

"I think my family from the Dark Forest might be involved with the League," I said, forcing the words out. "My uncle, at least. During the kidnapping... there were things said, conversations overheard. Shoto and Midoriya know too. They've been planning something big, and I think the Dark Forest is part of it."

Midoriya stepped forward, his brows furrowed. "Y/N's right. We overheard the League talking about an alliance with someone from the Dark Forest. We thought it might have been just a few individuals, but it seems bigger than that."

"They've been making moves in secret," Shoto added, his voice calm but firm. "And Y/N's family is at the center of it. We don't know exactly what they're planning, but it's big—and it's going to happen soon."

Aizawa was quiet for a moment, taking in everything. His face was unreadable, but I could see the gears turning in his mind. "If what you're saying is true, then we need to act quickly."

All Might, standing beside him, spoke next. "We've heard whispers of the League planning something, but we had no idea about the connection to the Dark Forest. This changes everything."

Bakugo scoffed, arms crossed over his chest. "Those damn villains are always scheming. What's the plan, then? Are we taking the fight to them?"

Aizawa raised a hand, silencing him. "Not yet. We need more information first. If Y/N's family is involved, we have to be careful. This isn't just about fighting villains anymore—it's personal. And that makes it dangerous."

I nodded, feeling the weight of his words. My heart pounded as the reality of what I was about to do sank in. I would be going up against my own family. People who had raised me, people I had loved.

"I'm going with you," I said, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside me. "I know them better than anyone. If we're going to stop them, you'll need my help."

Aizawa's eyes met mine, and for a moment, I saw hesitation. But then he nodded. "You're right. You'll need to be involved. But understand this: this isn't just about you anymore. You're a hero, and we're doing this to protect others. We'll need you to keep your emotions in check."

I swallowed hard and nodded. "I understand."

"We'll need a plan," All Might said, his voice serious. "This isn't something we can rush into without preparation. We need to gather intel, understand the League's plan, and find out just how deep the Dark Forest's involvement goes."

Shoto stepped forward, his hand still resting on my shoulder. "We'll need to be smart about this. If Y/N's family is involved, we can't just go charging in. We need to figure out who's loyal to the League and who isn't."

Aizawa nodded. "Agreed. I'll get in touch with some of our informants. We'll start gathering information immediately. In the meantime, Y/N, you need to rest and recover your strength. We can't have you fighting in your current state."

I opened my mouth to protest, but Shoto squeezed my shoulder gently. "He's right. You need to be at full strength for what's coming."

I sighed but nodded. They were right. As much as I wanted to charge in and confront my family, I wasn't ready—not physically, and definitely not emotionally.

The meeting ended with a rough outline of the plan: we'd spend the next few days gathering intel, figuring out who in the Dark Forest could be trusted and who had betrayed us. Once we knew enough, we would strike—together.

As the others began to leave, Shoto stayed behind with me. His presence was a constant comfort, something I had come to rely on more than ever.

"I'll be there with you," he said quietly, his eyes filled with determination. "No matter what happens with your family, we'll face it together."

I nodded, grateful for his unwavering support. "Thank you, Shoto. I couldn't do this without you."

His expression softened, and for a moment, the weight of everything seemed to lift. But deep down, I knew the hardest part was still to come. Facing my family, confronting their betrayal—it would test me in ways I wasn't sure I was ready for.

But with Shoto and my friends by my side, I knew I could handle whatever came next. We would stop the League's plan, no matter what. Even if it meant going up against the people I had once loved most.