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Tomura looked at Overhaul and grimaced at him. "Overhaul hunh, well get out of our way we have places to be." Tomura said as Overhaul sighed.
"You really are a rude person, but you're not wrong allow, me to show you a way out of the police's dragnet otherwise you'll wind up in a jail cell flopping like a dying carp." Overhaul said as he walked away.
"We don't have a lot of options Shigaraki the police are on every corner with all main streets having checkpoints. It won't be long before they start combing the alleys for us." Dabi said as Tomura glared at him.
"So we should trust this masked freak!?" Tomura shouted as Dabi shook his head.
"It's either go with him and maybe be captured or try it your way and definitely be captured." Dabi said walking past Tomura as Twice peeked around the corner seeing a cop car heading their way.
"Fuck that I ain't scared of the police! Wait for me Dabi I don't want to be a prison bitch!" Twice shouted after Dabi as Tomura clenched his fists before following after the trio of men.
Overhaul led them through a winding passage of alleys somehow avoiding the patrols before coming out to a sleek black car. The door was opened by a small masked creature dressed in all black with a white mask similar to Overhaul's as he climbed inside followed by Dabi, Twice and finally Tomura. As they all took their seats the car began moving. "How did you know which way to go?" Dabi asked as Overhaul adjusted his gloves.
"I'm used to moving around the police. I know how they work and have workarounds, now I know you all have questions and I'll explain soon enough, but I don't like to repeat myself so for now just enjoy the ride and hold your curiosity." Overhaul said as Dabi sat back keeping his eye on him as Twice looked out the window.
The group arrived back at the warehouse the league of villains had been using as a base. "If you'd be so kind as to get out and let your men know we're not a threat I'd greatly appreciate it." Overhaul said as the door was opened by the small masked creature allowing Tomura to exit and waved his hands.
"Don't attack you idiots." He said as the large door was opened by Magne and Mr. Compress.
"Where'd you get the car from Tomura?" Asked Magne as Overhaul climbed out.
"He didn't it belongs to me. I am Overhaul of the Shie Hassaikai." Overhaul introduced himself as Toga walked out looking him over before tugging on Mr. Compress' sleeve.
"What's the Shie Hassaikai?" She asked as Compress explained.
"They're an endangered species of Villain known as the Yakuza. They were really big back in the day before heroes began wiping them out. Really they're living relics worthy of any museum." Compress said as Toga nodded in understanding.
Overhaul chuckled as he walked into the warehouse. "You're not wrong the Yakuza is an antique, but now with All Might's death we can make a comeback and that's why I'm here. Tomura Shigaraki what is your plan going forward? All for One is dead leaving a massive power vacuum and nature abhors a vacuum." Overhaul said as Tomura scratched his neck.
"I will take my master's place of course and bring this entire hero society to ruin." Tomura said as Overhaul shook his head.
"That's not a plan. You want to take your master's place I doubt that you can. You are not a leader Shigaraki. One for All was as big a threat to the Yakuza as All Might. His power was monstrous overwhelming, but you can't even compare. You have the tools to achieve your goal sure, but no idea how to use them. Moonfish and Muscular two of your most powerful pieces wiped out by children. That should have never happened, so I ask you, League of Villains, to serve under me as I become the next ruler of evil. With me, at the helm, I will bring you all to heights you'd never see as you are now." Overhaul explained as Shigaraki clenched his fist.
"You got a point here!? You know what I don't care get out!" Shigaraki growled before Magne stepped forward.
"You want us to serve under you, that's bullshit. I will never bow to someone like you!" She shouted bringing Overhaul's head towards the end of her pole feeling it connect as Overhaul touched her arm. She felt a burning sensation as Overhaul's quirk took hold before the top half of her body exploded splattering the room with blood as her magnet fell to the ground.
The entirety of the League looked at what was left of Magne. "I just want you to remember that he threw the first punch." Overhaul said wiping the blood from his temple.
"We can't let him free after that!" Mr. Compress said as he rushed forward.
"No stop!" Shouted Tomura as Mr. Compress felt something pierce his arm and his quirk fail to activate as he touched Overhaul's arm before his own arm was removed completely.
"Don't touch me!" Overhaul growled as he saw Shigaraki run towards him. "Shield!" He shouted as another masked man jumped in front of Overhaul falling prey to Shigaraki's decay as overhaul stumbled back the wall to the warehouse was blown open revealing a large masked individual with several others on his shoulders.
"Looks like negotiations have broken down. Let's call today a draw. I killed one of yours and you killed one of mine I'd say we're even." Overhaul said straightening his clothes. "I'd still like to work with you Shigaraki how about you come give me an answer when you've cooled off. Let's meet at the end of the month." Overhaul said clutching the arm that Mr. Compress had touched.
"I'm going to kill them Tomura." Toga said walking forward only to have Tomura place his hand in front of her.
"No, let them go for now." He said as the small masked creature at Overhaul's side nodded.
"Smart move Shigaraki very smart." He said as Overhaul and his men left.
"Kurogiri get Compress some help everyone else we're leaving." He said walking away.
Izuku dodged to the side as a swath of flame flew past him before he retaliated with a Mamba smash only for Endeavor jumped back swinging another river of fire at Izuku as he hit the ground switching from his Snake Hood to the Kyuubi Cloak to block the barrage of fire. "You've gotten faster at switching between your powers, but you're still unable to use them at the same time like in your fight with All for One." Endeavor said as Izuku sat on the ground panting heavily.
That had been the goal of his training with Endeavor to be able to combine his powers as Meliodas had. Of course, he couldn't tell Endeavor that it wasn't him in control at the time. "It seems this is as far as you can go with just regular training sessions. The Provisional license exams will be held at the beginning of next month so until that day I'll be giving you more hands-on experience in the field." Endeavor said heading to the door as Izuku's eyes widened.
"Y-you mean I'll be working as a real hero?!" Izuku asked shocked. "But I don't have my license, and what if someone sees me, I don't want you to get in trouble Endeavor!"
Endeavor turned to look at Izuku and smiled. "I don't know whether you're being cocky or ignorant, but don't worry you won't be doing anything aside from watching me work from behind. You're not able to beat me to crime. Now get ready!" Endeavor shouted as Izuku jumped to his feet to go get his Full Armor.
Izuku put on the belt along with his wrist and ankle bands before activating the Full Armor as it spread over his body. Every time he looked at this he was reminded of Melissa. He wished he could have been there for her during All Might's funeral, but he was still unconscious then. He'd called her after and they spent the night just being there for each other. Izuku walked to meet with Endeavor as his faceplate engaged. Endeavor stood with his arms crossed before looking back at Izuku and nodded.
"It suits you by the way what's your hero name?" Endeavor said as Izuku looked at him.
"I chose the name JForce to show the world I'm a force for Justice and good." Endeavor snorted at that.
"You really are his pupil anyway let's go on patrol JForce." Endeavor said rushing forward followed by Izuku.
Katsuki took a deep breath as he focused on the center of his palm before unleashing his AP Shot piercing through not one but several blocks of concrete. He panted as he felt the strain in his arm. He'd been at this for hours now, and if not for the burning sensation in his arms he'd keep going. He couldn't rest when Izuku was training and getting firsthand experience under a pro. "Fucking Izuku." He said walking away from the still sizzling concrete blocks as he left the gym. His thoughts were on Izuku constantly from his fight in Kamino to all the things he'd told him on Dagobah beach.
"Fuck I can't even think with all this bullshit in my head!" He shouted as he made his way towards the dorms. The Provisional License Exams were a matter of weeks away and he intended to use every second to get better. Spending his weekend in gym gamma was a small price to pay to see the look on Izuku's face when he passed the exams at the very top. Katsuki pushed open the door to the dorms and walked inside hearing a rush of movement as he walked into the common room. He looked at his classmates seeing them huddled around the TV conspiratorially with all their eyes on him.
"The fuck are you assholes doing?" Katsuki demanded before Kirishima was shoved from the group towards him.
"Oh you know uhh rotting our brains with TV." He said rubbing the back of his head and smiling weakly as Katsuki stared him down. In his mind, Bakugou was weighing this situation on his give a fuck o meter. He could tell everyone was hiding something from him and it was big enough that Kirishima felt the need to tell a shitty ass lie. If it had been anyone else he would have just passed it up, but if Kirishima felt the need to lie it must be pretty fucking important.
"Out of my way." He said shoving past Kirishima and making his way to the TV bearing down on the rest of the class most of which bailed quickly not wanting to get even more on Katsuki's bad side. He stood in front of Kaminari who was the last one standing as he fearfully glared at the rest of the class. "Move spark plug!" Katsuki growled as Kaminari backed down.
"Just know man I-I didn't know this was going to be on!" Kaminari shouted as he jumped behind the couch. Katsuki stared at the scene on the TV. It was a news report about some terrorist attack on a small neighborhood market.
"The fuck is so important about this!?" He shouted turning to the rest of the class angry that this bullshit had wasted his time before the news anchor began speaking.
"Yes ladies and gentleman the number one hero Endeavor is here and he's accompanied by an unknown sidekick." Katsuki turned back to the screen and his eyes shot wide as Endeavor walked onto the scene and next to him was none other than Izuku Midoriya. The rest of the class stared at Bakugou waiting for the inevitable eruption but it never came. Once again Kirishima was pushed forward as the only one willing or able to withstand Katsuki's explosion.
The redhead got within striking distance of Bakugou and looked at his face and then looked at everyone else. "Uhh guys I'm not a doctor or anything, but I think Bakugou passed out." Kirishima explained as Momo walked forward looking at Katsuki's glazed eyes.
"I think you're right Kirishima. The shock of seeing this and his subsequent anger probably overloaded his brain and he fell unconscious. I suggest putting him in his room for now and await him to regain consciousness." Kirishima sighed.
"Alright, I'll do it, but record this or something I want to know if anything goes down with Midoriya." Kirishima said throwing Bakugou over his shoulder and headed to the blonde's room as the rest of the class took seats around the TV.
Izuku had been running after Endeavor most of the day, and he now realized the hero hadn't been being arrogant when he said that Izuku wouldn't be needed today or even able to assist. There had been several incidents today nothing big really. A couple of near collisions, a mugger and in each case Izuku hadn't been able to lift a finger before Endeavor had already engaged or stopped the crime completely. So this is what he means by parallel thinking. Moving at top speed through the city and being able to take in everything and react accordingly. Izuku thought to himself before hearing Endeavor speak.
"Rescue, suppression, and evacuation are the three responsibilities of a hero. Most agencies pick one and stick with it, but that's not how my agency does it. We put one hundred percent to all three of these things and so will you." Endeavor said before apparently getting a call. "Follow me." He said as he turned around the corner with Izuku right on his heels.
"Endeavor, sir, where are we going?" Izuku asked.
"There's a situation in a neighborhood market. Apparently, there's a terrorist there threatening to level the place. From what I understand he's one of those Stain zealots." Izuku's heart pounded in his chest as he heard Stain's name even now the Hero Killer was still terrorizing the city.
"We have to do everything we can." Izuku said speeding up to the point he was only a step behind Endeavor. The pro looked at him and nodded. Just like All Might, you can't bring your full strength to bear for yourself, but for others, you become truly unstoppable. Endeavor thought to himself as they arrived on the scene both skidding to a stop outside the police cordon. A detective came over to meet Endeavor and give him the rundown of the situation as the news cameras turned to the arrival of Endeavor and himself. Izuku wanted to shy away from the cameras afraid they'd recognize him, but with his faceplate on people couldn't get a good look at his face as he stood next to Endeavor.
The detective was a large man with reptilian features namely the shell on his back and the small lizard tail that protruded from behind him. "I'm Detective Tsuchinoko as you were probably told the man inside is a follower of Stain calling himself the Gargolem, and is threatening to level the market. Apparently, there was a hero here doing a public appearance for the tenth anniversary of the Market's opening. The man walks in uses his Earth quirk to kill the hero and hold the customers' hostage. We estimate at least fifty inside. He's created a chasm around the store except for at the front." Endeavor gripped his chin looking at the detective.
"Has the suspect made any demands?" Endeavor asked as the Detective ran a hand through his hair.
"Yes, he says he'll only release the hostages once Stain is released and brought before him." Endeavor sighed shaking his head.
"No one's going to take that deal. Fine, I'll engage him as for the hostages JForce it will be your task to evacuate them." Izuku jolted at those words.
"Are you sure?" JForce asked as Endeavor looked at him.
"I wouldn't have tasked you with this if I wasn't. You're skilled in infiltration and unseen movement use that training to get those people out of the store is that understood!?" Endeavor shouted as Izuku swallowed. This was a hero mission people's lives were in his hands and he couldn't afford to falter here.
"Yes sir, Detective can I see a floorplan of the store?" Izuku said stepping towards Tsuchinoko who was unsure of Endeavor's plan.
"Endeavor are you sure about this? He's just a kid." Detective Tsuchinoko said as Endeavor looked at him.
"And he's your best bet of getting this resolved without casualties, so I suggest you get him what he needs. I'm heading in." Endeavor said walking forward as the police parted their cordon around the building to allow him passage. The Detective looked at Izuku before nodding.
"Come with me we've got the floorplan laid out." Tsuchinoko said leading the boy to a hastily made control center. On the table was a schematic of the store. Izuku poured over it logging every single detail before standing back.
"Alright, I'll be entering through the air duct and using it to maneuver around the suspect and find the civilians after which I'll lead them through the underground delivery doors you should have some of your people there waiting for me." Izuku said as the detective nodded.
"Ok, I'll have the men use ladders and such to bridge the chasm. Good luck." He said as Izuku rushed out of the control center skirting the building until he reached the side and vaulted over the chasm and up to the roof before entering the ventilation system.
Endeavor stood in front of the store seeing the suspect walk towards him holding a man in front of his body as a shield. "I am Pro Hero Endeavor and I will only say this once. Release all the people inside and surrender Gargolem!" Endeavor shouted as the man walked forward more laughing. He was covered in patches of stone skin with his hair being made of stone spiking up from his skull like stalagmites.
"You think I give a damn about these people. The only ones I care about are false heroes like you Endeavor who are only in it for money and fame. Stain was right you are all fakes and should be purged! Release Stain or everyone in here dies!" He shouted as Endeavor walked forward.
"You said you don't care about them so why bother? The number one hero is right here why don't you do your psychopathic idol proud and kill me! Then you can be the Hero Killer." Endeavor shouted as the man looked at him. He could see the gears turning in the villain's head working on what Endeavor had told him. Take the bait you bastard! Endeavor thought to himself all he wanted to do was buy time for Izuku to evacuate the people inside. Of course, Endeavor fully planned to beat this villain before then, but first, he needed to get him out of the store.
"You're right I can be the next Stain." The villain said as he slowly began walking back into the store. "Come in here and fight me Hero or else the lady gets it!" He shouted dropping his hand from the woman as she fell into a hole up to her waist as she was slowly pulled further and into the hole. "Better hurry!" He shouted as Endeavor blasted forward slamming his fist into a stone wall brought up by the villain. "You'll have to do better than that Endeavor!" He shouted as two piles of stone tore up from the ground to crush the hero.
Izuku moved through the ventilation hearing the muffled exchange between Endeavor and Gargolem as he finally spotted the captives. Izuku popped the grate from the vent as he stealthily dropped down in front of the captives seeing them jump and cringe at his presence. Izuku drew back the faceplate on his mask to smile at the crowd of people. "It's ok, it's ok I'm a sidekick here to get you out. Is anybody hurt?" He asked looking through the crowd before the store manager moved towards him.
"A couple of our security guards were injured trying to stop Gargolem, but nothing serious thanks to him." The manager said pointing at the remains of the Pro hero who had been honoring the stores Anniversary. "He kept the villain from hurting anyone else." Izuku swallowed trying to stay calm. Seeing a dead body like this brought up memories of All Might he felt his nerves lock up at the sight before he covered his mouth to keep from vomiting as his eyes began to water.
No, keep it together these people are depending on you! He shouted to himself before speaking.
"Everyone who can walk follow me and carry those who can't I'm going to take you out the underground delivery doors where the police are waiting. We have to move slowly so as not to draw his attention ok?" Izuku said as everyone nodded. "Good let's go." He said moving through the grocery racks to the stockroom doors. They were right across the open alley across from the grocery section and in direct sight of the villain. Izuku took a deep breath as he looked around the corner of the aisle seeing that the villain was still distracted with Endeavor. He turned to the hostages.
"Alright everyone you'll go three at a time on my signal. Once you get through the doors run as fast as you can to the receiving bay doors. The police will help you from there." He instructed before looking again seeing that the villain was still distracted. "Ok, three go…now!" He whispered as three people rushed across the open area to the large black swinging doors. Izuku waited a moment seeing they hadn't been spotted before sending the next three repeating the process again and again as he saw Endeavor engage the villain slamming a flaming fist at him only to be blocked by a stone wall. Things were getting heated now but with Endeavor, right in his face, Izuku could take more liberties.
He looked at the remaining hostages there were about a dozen or so. "Alright everyone last push I want you all to rush to the doors as fast as you can I'll be right behind you. I won't let anything happen to you I promise." He said grinning as everyone rose to their feet waiting for Izuku's signal.
Endeavor smashed through a pillar of stone that had been thrown at him exploding it with his flaming fist before creating a lance of fire and hurling it at the stone villain only for it to be blocked by a stone wall which was then sent careening at Endeavor who dodged to the side grabbing hold of the man who'd slowly been sinking into the ground and was now up to his shoulders. Endeavor grabbed hold of the man before smashing the floor around him breaking him free and pushing him towards the door. "RUN!" He shouted as he unleashed a swath of flame at the stone villain to keep him from capturing the man again as he ran full tilt to the door.
Endeavor broke off his attack to see what remained of the stone villain as Gargolem caught sight of the customers fleeing to the backroom followed by Izuku. "No, you don't!" Shouted Gargolem who'd heard the rush of footsteps and turned slamming his hand on the ground to create a wall to block off the doors as he slammed a syringe into his neck.
Izuku watched as a stone wall shot up from the ground and grit his teeth. "Don't stop running!" he shouted as he shot his fists forward punching the wall watching it shatter apart as the hostages made their way through the doors. Izuku smiled as he blew through the doors after them finding the hostages huddled together. "Good you're all doing great we're almost there." He said as he led them to the receiving doors which had been open by the previous escapees.
Endeavor dropped down on the villain from behind slamming him to the ground. "You left yourself wide open." He growled as the villain began laughing wildly.
"I told you I didn't care about the hostages, and now that I have the number one hero here I'll take you with me!" He shouted as the ground began to crack and shift under the villain. "Come on Endeavor let's take the expressway to hell!" He shouted.
From outside the store the crowd watched in horror as parts of the building began to sink into the ground while others broke apart tearing parts of the building off only to then fall inwards. "OH my god!" Shouted several reporters as they watched this terrifying display.
"Stop it now!" Endeavor shouted as the villain continued to laugh.
"There is no stopping it even if I wanted to. I destroyed the very foundation of this store it's going to fall and crush you, me and all those innoce-!" The villain was cut off as Endeavor slammed his fist into the back of his head knocking him unconscious as he drug him out of the store before turning to rush back in.
I can't let him die. I have to save him!" Endeavor thought to himself as the front of the store collapsed sealing its entrance as a huge cloud of dust exploded outward. Endeavor covered his eyes as he weathered the dust storm hearing the sound of metal tearing and stone cracking until he could see again and what greeted him was an utter tragedy. The store was nothing more than a pile of concrete and iron. Nothing remained standing as the hero ran forward grabbing hold of chunks of rubble to hurl them out of the way before placing his hands forward and blasting his fire straight into the rubble. Not again, not again! I won't let you die like All Might! Endeavor thought as he began to smell and feel his flesh burning but continued to pour more of his fire onto the rubble. I don't care if I overheat as long as I can save you!
Onlookers stood and watched the display as a shaken reporter spoke. "Ladies and gentlemen I-I have no words for the bravery we witnessed here. These heroes risk their lives for all of us every day and sometimes it isn't enough. If you would give a moment of silence for the young hero who lost his life today." The reporter said bowing his head.
In Heights Alliance, all of Class A looked on with teary eyes. "No, no it can't end like this! Izuku deserved better!" Shouted Ojiro as Ochaco ran from the room tears in her eyes. Izuku was the best friend Ojiro had and seeing this him being cut down so easily was jarring to the blonde youth. His body was stuck in a standstill as anger and sadness warred for dominance on his face.
"This can't be happening." Momo whispered as she stared at the screen and the pile of rubble. In the corner, Todoroki gripped his fists to the point they bled.
"I told him, I told him and still he. I-I failed I should have demanded he stop!" Growled Todoroki glaring at the television. This wasn't just his dad's fault no Todoroki felt just as responsible. Endeavor had given him the chance to keep this from happening and he didn't take it. "I'm sorry Izuku."
Tsu's face broke from its usual impassiveness seeing tears building at the corner of her eyes. This couldn't be how it ends Izuku couldn't die like this. She didn't want to see that or even think about it. It felt as if that villain had crushed her heart as well as Izuku.
Endeavor fell to his knees his body sizzling and the flames upon his face gone. "I couldn't do anythi-" At that moment rubble exploded out of the pile being blasted far and away revealing a swirling yellow sphere before it too dispersed and as it did so Endeavor watched as people started to climb out of the hole. Endeavor slowly rose to his feet as the people stumbled towards him.
"H-he did it, he saved us just like he said he would!" A woman yelled as she ran into Endeavor. "He, he needs help y-you have to help him!" She shouted as the stunned police officers began to rush towards the woman helping her and the other down from the pile as more of the hostages appeared from the hole. Endeavor slowly walked to the edge of the hole and looked down seeing Izuku Midoriya in a cocoon of his foxtails as he helped the last person climb up the incline. He looked up seeing Endeavor there.
"Mission accomplished sir." Izuku said weakly caked in dust as his tails began to falter and fade. "Oh no!" He shouted as his energy failed his tails disappeared and the rubble they'd been keeping back began to fall towards Izuku as the young hero was pulled towards the abyss until several pillars shot out of the rubble keeping everything stable and giving Izuku a place to land to keep him from falling into the massive crevasse underneath him. Endeavor looked back to see the stone villain on his knees with his hands to the ground apparently having shaken off his captors to use his quirk one last time.
"That boy risked everything to save those people he is a true hero worthy of being saved. So says Stain's will." He rasped coughing up blood as he fell forward unconscious having expended the last of his energy to save Izuku. Endeavor glared at the villain before dropping down to Izuku and grabbing his hand.
"You did well Midoriya. When you get up there show them your face. The time for you to hide is over show the world who you are." Endeavor said pulling Izuku to his feet as he helped the exhausted boy up the incline.
Class A was running around cheering seeing Izuku's energy sphere that he used against All for One was proof that the green-haired boy was alive. Bakugou haven been woken up by all this and remembering what he'd seen to lead up to his passing out rushed out of his room and to the TV in the common room just as on the screen Izuku came out of the hole in the rubble supported by Endeavor and as the camera focused on his face he raised his fist to the camera and smiled.
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