[ No ones POV ]
-Next day,Thursday, November 8th-
[ The next day at school.. at lunch time.. everyone was eating their lunches as usual... but as things weren't the same.. as Akira and Soma aren't there with them.. with Deku instantly finished up his lunch, he decided to leave. ]
".. I'm done." Deku said as he was about to leave, Kirito spoken to him
"Where you going, Dekarusu?" Kirito asked
"I'm just taking a little walk.. that's all." Deku closed the door on his way out, then Liz said something to the others
"Ok.. so what's wrong with Deku?" Liz asked
"Yeah, he's suddenly all sad and depressed about something and why Akira and Soma aren't here?" Silica added as Yuuki answered their questions
"Akira and Soma aren't here because they're in the hospital." Yuuki said as a few others were shocked
"What! They're in the hospital?!" Liz said
"How did they ended up there?" Sinon added
"We don't know. Deku~Kun said he saw an corrupted image of them on the ground, dying. Then as we head to the hideout.. they were on the ground, blood splattered everywhere. We were lucky enough to save them before they'd actually died." Yuuki said as Yuri said something
"Was it Joe and Volt again?!" Yuri said as Asuna spoken
"I was thinking the same thing. It's been 2 weeks since they attacked Kirito~Kun and Deku~Kun." Asuna said as Alice spoken
"It could be them but to me, I don't think it's them, it could be someone else." Alice said
"What make you think that, Alice?" Eugeo said
"Think about it.. if Akira and the others got seriously injured with cuts and blood loss.. it got to be someone else with a sword or any other weapons." Alice said as Kirito said something
"Alice could be right. Because the time Dekarusu and I fought them.. they didn't have no weapons on them. They were fighting with Martial Arts." Kirito said
"Yeah, just like couple months ago.. Deku~San taking on those two at the same time.. just barehands." Aiko said
"It was a living nightmare.. seeing Deku~Kun taking them on and brutally harming them. They deserve it but not that way~ Deku would've killed them." Yuuki said as Alice, Eugeo, Ronye And Tiese were shocked as they heard everything that happened before they even attended to this school
"D~Deku.. almost killed them." Alice were shocked as she was stuttering a bit
"Yeah.. but he did it because Joe and Volt was going to rape Yuuki and Aiko." Kirito said
"Yeah.. he wasn't the only one who wanted to stop them but I never thought about killing them." Klien said
"Neither Deku~San either.. he was just really livid... he almost got carried away and killed them.. but he suddenly stopped because of us.. well especially Yuuki." Aiko said
"Yeah.. they were sent to the hospital after the fight. Then 2 weeks ago, they're back and they're different and stronger than before." Kirito said
"So.. either way.. it sounded like it wasn't them.. it could be someone else." Asuna said
"Man! So many things happen out of nowhere.." Sinon said
"Yeah. With Deku has that mark, him and Kirito got beat up and now Akira and Soma are in the hospital~?!"
"And also Aoi in the hospital too." Asuna said
"And Aoi too?! This is really messed up!" Liz said
"Do you guys know when we can see them?" Yuri asked
"On Deku~Kun's birthday, the 29th." Yuuki said
"Oh no." Sinon said
"Poor Deku.. no wonder he was looking sad." Suguha said
"Is there anything we can do to help him?" Yuri said as a few shook their heads slowly, then Kirito spoken
"I really wish we can but.. we can't do anything. We just gotta let him get better on his own. Even we can say some kind words to him.. it won't be enough." Kirito said
[ With Kirito's words got through to them for seeing Deku's low-spirited attitude and expression.. no one can say do anything that can make Deku at least fully satisfied.. he can be cheered up at least.. ]
[ Deku's POV ]
[ As I left the others.. I quickly look for Becouli~Sensei so I can talk to him.. I really need some help from him.. maybe he can give me some tips..]
"Where's Bercouli~Sensei...." Deku was looking for Bercouli but seen no sign of him, then Linel and Fizel spotted him
"Oh, Dekarusu Sumisu!" Fizel walked towards his direction as Linel was behind her
"What brings you here?" Linel said
"Oh! Hey Fizel and Linel~Sensei. I'm here to see Bercouli~Sensei." Deku bowed to his teachers
"Hm? What for?" Fizel asked
"Um? I just.. wanna ask him some advice." Deku said
"What kind of advice?" Linel asked
"...Sword-fighting and breathing-technique advice." Deku said
"Oh, instead of Bercouli, you could ask us for any help." Linel said
"Thank you Linel~Sensei, as much as I appreciate your offering but.. I wanted Bercouli~Sensei's advice." Deku bowed as Fizel pouted
"Ahh! You're no fun, Dekarusu." Fizel said
"Aha.. sorry." Deku chuckled
"Well, I guess. If you need any help, just let us know." Fizel said as they leave
"Yes, I will." Deku said as he began walking. "Where is he?" Deku couldn't find Bercouli, then Serlut spotted him
"Oh Dekarusu." Serlut said
"Serlut~Sensei." Deku said
"How are you?" Serlut asked
"I'm good, trying to find Bercouli~Sensei."
"Bercouli~Sensei is outside, it looks like he's training, like an image training." Serlut said
"Outside. Ok, thank you Serlut~Sensei." Deku instantly rushed out to see Bercouli
"Your welcome." Serlut said
[ I rushed out to see Bercouli~Sensei.. as I went to the back of the school, I seen him sitting on the ground,!crisscross. Like his mediating..]
"Hey! Bercouli~Sensei!" Deku shouted his name
"Hm? Dekarusu? Do you need to talk about something?" Bercouli said as he's still focusing on his training
"Well.. I was wondering if you can help me out with my training and how to focus on my sword, y'know, know it's abilities.. if possible." Deku said
".... I would but don't you have your cousins to help you?" Bercouli said as Deku was looking depressed as his eyes were covered by his hair.
"......" Bercouli noticed his silence
"What's wrong? By your silence, did something happen to them?" Bercouli asked
".... Akira and Soma.. even my older cousin; Aoi, the three of them got banged up really bad.. and now their in the hospital since yesterday." Deku said as Bercouli noticed the depression tone in his voice
"I'm sorry to hear that, kid." Bercouli apologize
"Yeah.." Deku said
"I'll help you.. but it's not going to be easy." Bercouli said
"That's what I wanted." Deku said
[No ones POV]
[ As Deku finally got Bercouli~Sensei to train him.. Kirito and the others were still worrying about him.. but even they still have to get stronger as well, with their assign teachers' help, skill, etc. Then as time when by fast.. 3 weeks has past.. today's the day when Deku and the others were at the hospital to visit Akira, Soma and Aoi.... some have flowers for them. Then as Deku checked in for him and the others.. they were waiting for Dr. Kurahashi to see them.. as they waited for him~]
"I still can't believe it.. all three of them are in here." Liz said
"Yeah.. I know.." Deku said
"I wish it didn't have to be this way." Asuna said as they nodded and Dr. Kurahashi approached them.
"Hello everyone.." Dr. Kurahashi said
"Hey Doc. We're all here to visit them." Deku said
"Okay.. you all may come in but we can only let in 4 or 5people in since we've didn't expect to have so many visitors." Dr. Kurahashi chuckled as they followed him
"Fair enough." Deku said
[ They were outside.... deciding which ones to go in and see them first.... then the first ones were Alice, Eugeo, Ronye and Tiese..]
"Hey Deku? Do you know how this happened?" Sinon asked
"No.. I really don't know how or why this happened." Deku said
"Do you think Joe and Volt did this?" Akuma said
".. I don't think it was them this time. I hate to admit it.. but it's got to be someone else. Those two don't use no weapons or anything else, they fight with their own two fists." Deku said
"Deku got a good point." Kirito agreed with him
"If it was them then, they would have just bruises, the three of them would definitely handle those.. but this is far worse." Deku said as Alice and the others came back.. then Liz, Sinon, Suguha and Silica went in.
"Do you think they can pull it off." Klien said
"Yes. I know they can. They're tough as nails." Deku said as Liz and the others came out.. Klien, Aiko, Yuuki and Akuma went in.
"We'll keep you company Deku~Kun, we got your back like we always do, just to let you know." Asuna said
".... I know.." Deku said
"And don't think you're the only one who wanted to get stronger too. All of us do.. it'll just take time for us to get better." Kirito said
"Hmph. Yeah.." Deku said. "(This is starting to become a lot more worse than before.. I just wanna have a peaceful life with my fam and friends.. but it looks like it won't be easy. But I'll get stronger than ever.. I'll do whatever it takes to get stronger!)" Deku thought to himself as Klein and the others were out.. and now it's Deku, Kirito and Asuna's turn. "Well.... here goes."
[ As Deku and the others entered the hospital room.. they seen Aoi looking at them.. Deku went to Aoi first~]
"Hey Aoi.." Deku said
"Hey.. Dekarusu.." Aoi said
"How's you and the others are holding up?" Deku said
"Well.. I-I wish that I could actually check up on them.. but I know they'll be better soon." Aoi said
"Yeah, same here.. and you too." Deku said as he looked depressed but suddenly changed his look. "Um? I'll come back to you, Big Bro Aoi, all right." Deku said as Aoi said something
"Okay.. and I do need to tell you something though.." Aoi said as Deku nodded, he went to Soma next
"Soma.." Deku said
"Su..misu?" Soma said as he couldn't see from the bandages on his face
"Yeah.. it's me bro. How're you holding up?" Deku asked
"Well.. I wish... I could could see right now.. I can't even watch any T.V or do anything else.." Soma said
"Yeah.. it really sucked." Deku said
"But.. now I'm feeling happy.." Soma said
"Yeah? Like what?"
"Well.. like everyone else had visited us.. Suguha and Sinon had brought flowers for me.. and I didn't expect those two would kissed my two cheeks.. I never thought that would happen but I'm happy it did." Soma smiled weakly
"Hehe.. I don't blame you. It shows they cared about you, well.. maybe both of them take a liking to you.. or so." Deku said as Soma chuckled weakly
"Ha.. hahah. I would be happy.. but it'll be difficult.... for two girls.... liking one guy, you know what I mean." Soma said
"Yeah, definitely. Handling two girls at once it's a real pain.. it's sound easy but it's really not." Soma smiled as he agreed with him.
"Yeah.. exactly." Soma smiled
"Imma go to Akira." Deku went to Akira. "Yo Akira." Deku said as Akira looked at him
"Dekarusu? Hey man." Akira said
"You're doing well?"
"Well.. a bit. But I should be fine." Akira said
"Sigh"
"Glad to hear it fam."
"I'm glad I got to see you and everyone else..." Akira said
"Me too."
"And with Liz.. I never thought she would actually be really sweet.? She gave me nice flowers, gave me a kiss in the cheek.. and she said she.. take a like to me." Akira said
"Haha. Same thing for Soma.. with Suguha and Sinon. Looks like you two finally got girls finally liking you two.. well.. I can't exactly say that.. but you know, they cared about you two, that's the best part." Deku said
"Yeah.. I'll accept it as a token of being a good friend.." Akira said
"Yeah.. well just rest up man, you guys gonna need it." Deku planned on going to Aoi next but Akira said something.
"Hey.. Dekarusu." Akira got his attention
"Yeah?"
"Happy birthday." Akira said as Deku's eyes widened as Soma spoken
"Happy 18th birthday, Sumisu." Soma added
".... Thanks guys.. I truly appreciate you guys." Deku smiled as his eyes were covered by his hair.
"Wish we could buy you something." Akira and Soma said in unison
"It's cool. As long as you three are alive, it's the best gift that I could ever ask for." Deku said as they smiled and he went to Aoi. "Okay Aoi.. I'm here."
[ Asuna's POV ]
[ I couldn't help but to cry as I heard Akira and Soma wish Deku~Kun his birthday, even they're in the hospital, they still remember it. It's really a lovely family moment to me. ]
[ Kirito's POV ]
[ I'd comforted Asuna as I seen her shed tears after hearing them wishing Deku his birthday.. and I don't blame her for it. Then as I seen Deku came out of the room~ ]
"So, they're going to be all right?" Kirito said
"Yeah.. they'll be fine. Just gotta recover.. and I have to tell you guys something.. and Aoi told me who almost killed the three of them... and you will never believe it."
[ Everyone was shocked. As much as Deku is shocked as well.. the looks on their faces was like the world was about to end... they'll be more shocked once they find out who did this to Akira, Soma and Aoi..]
[ To be continued]