Okay, so picture this: a bunch of fictional characters, hanging out, watching themselves on TV. Think of it like a really weird family movie night, but instead of embarrassing baby photos, it's life-or-death battles against supervillains.
The Premise: Meta Madness
We’re talking My Hero Academia fanfiction, specifically the subgenre where everyone reacts to… well, everything. They react to the future, to alternate realities, and sometimes, bless their little hearts, to cringey fan theories.
But today's special? They are watching Izuku Midoriya versus Muscular. Buckle up!
The Scene: Camp Carnage
The atmosphere is already tense. Imagine sitting there, knowing you're about to see a bunch of your classmates almost get murdered. It's like watching a horror movie where you know the jump scares are coming.
Everyone's nervously munching on popcorn, except maybe Bakugo, who's probably scowling and muttering about how he could’ve handled Muscular better.
Then the screen flickers, and there it is: Izuku, looking like he’s about to face the final boss, and Muscular, looking like he just raided a gym and decided to wear the equipment.
Reactions Galore
The gasps. The horrified whispers. The dramatic fainting couches that mysteriously appear in all good reaction fics. They're all there.
Uraraka is probably covering her mouth, trying not to cry. Iida is doing that weird chopping motion with his hand, lecturing Izuku on proper safety procedures, even though he's watching a recorded event.
And All Might? Oh boy. Prepare for a full-blown existential crisis.
Deku's Dilemma and All Might's Regret
Watching Izuku push himself beyond his limits, breaking his bones just to protect someone? It's heart-wrenching.
Suddenly, All Might is reevaluating every life choice that led him to pass on One for All to this precious cinnamon roll. Expect a lot of internal monologuing about responsibility and mentorship.
He's probably wishing he could just jump into the screen and shield Izuku himself.
Bakugo's Brand of... Support?
Now, Bakugo's reaction is the real gold. He'll never admit it, but deep down, he's probably impressed.
He'll be yelling at the screen, calling Izuku an idiot, but there will be this tiny flicker of pride in his eyes. It's like watching a cat begrudgingly admit that you're a decent head scratcher.
He’s thinking “Damn Deku, why are you suddenly so cool?”
The Aftermath: Emotional Fallout
Once the fight is over, everyone is a mess. They’re all processing the sheer brutality of it, the sacrifice, the overwhelming sense of danger.
Someone will suggest a group hug. Bakugo will vehemently refuse, but he’ll subtly stand a little closer to the group.
And then, because this is fanfiction, someone will inevitably suggest they watch another episode. Because who needs emotional stability when you have the suffering of fictional characters to binge?
The best part? It's all about exploring the "what ifs" and the inner thoughts of these beloved characters, taking a simple scene and turning it into a rollercoaster of emotions.
So, next time you need a good cry, a good laugh, and a healthy dose of vicarious trauma, dive into the world of My Hero Academia reaction fics. Just don't forget the tissues.
