Chapter 11- Now you've done it
Blossom's screams were of those of anguish and pain, as if she was being burned alive. Though strangely, if you saw the situation, you would not see any burn marks forming, maybe due to her powers. As she screamed, a glow of red and black energy enwrapped her being.
Ace only laughed at the pains of his victim. "I always knew I could still make the Girls scream for me." Smirking as he didn't tire from emitting his blasts.
Blossom could still hear his voice. The cold underlying tone filled with intents to kill her, no, not just her but her sisters as well. She needed to focus on her activating her powers, even if it was to telekinetically push him back, to get her barring's…but her body was in too much agony to even focus.
"Well, well Blossom. I guess it's time to end the games and finish you and your sis-" Ace was interrupted when a punch, as if it was made of rocks struck him square across his jaw, sending him flying until he fell a few feet away. At that break, the black and red glow that surrounded the red head disappeared and she fell down from pain and exhaustion.
"Torturing a girl like that is so not manly!" Kirishima stood in front of the man, his quirk activated on his arms. A scowl on his face as he locked eyes on to the villain.
Ace scrambled to get up. His face had already formed a swollen bruise on his right cheek, a slightly dislocated jaw. His black sunglasses was cracked on his lens. But even with it still on, you could feel the anger fuelled intent emitted from the guys eyes. That almost made Kirishima flinch but stood on guard against the enemy.
"Well. Aren't you a hero, you little shit." Anger spewing with each word coming out of his mouth, betraying the smile that masks his hidden emotions. "How about you run along and don't interfere with matters that don't concern you. That girl you're saving can handle my little punishments." If Kirishima didn't have already a reason to beat up the scum in front of him, then he sure had one now.
"You will have to get through me first!" He exclaimed, now ready to throw down.
Ace only smirks. "Suit yourself." Raising both hands, he shot blasts of the same black and red beams at his supposed next victim.
The battle on the shipwreck was in for its own drama. Tsu was both confused and on guard at what was happening right before her. She knew that the three girls were somewhat strong, even before they entered UA. How could you not, when you saw their abilities; which were still a mystery to her. Right now, she is trapped on a ship, surrounded by villains in the water and two sickeningly green villains who seem to know the raven haired girl. She was too in thought to notice an elongated hand sneak behind her, but Izuku acted fast.
"Watch out Tsu!" With quick feet, he grabbed the hand before it accomplished its mission and had it in a death grip. That brought a scowl on to snake, so much so that he writhes his arm frantically to knock the boy off. Izuku tries to hold on but was nearly knocked off the boat with a scream; if it not for Tsu's quick tongue.
Snake was snickering at the scene that he didn't notice a beam of plasma push him back in to Big Billy, who fumbly caught him.
"How about you idiots tell me why you are here before I fry your butts." She said, leaving no room for jokes.
Getting his footing he simply smiles. "I already told yousss that HIM isss the one who assssked us to pay you and your ssissters a little vissit. Honestly, it don't matter asss long asss we take you down." An aura of malicious intent surrounded both of them. Buttercup could feel the sickening energy being given off and she didn't want to endanger her classmates any more than she had.
Turning back to eye the situation of them and the villains in the water. "Tsu, Izuku! Get out of here now and help the others!" That made them wide eyed.
"Buttercup, you are not seriously going to fight them alone?" A worried tone under her calm sounding voice.
"W-we can't leave you here alone. We decided to this together!" Izuku exclaimed, not liking what she was ordering of them. At that, the villains took advantage of their arguing and rushed forward, with Billy morphing his skin and body in to rock golem ready to deliver a hammer punch. Buttercup's hands glowed bright and met that punch head on, that it sent a small thud out.
"You don't know who these guys are. I can handle this. You two need to get going and help the asshole before he gets severely injured." Matching punch after punch from the rock dunce, not stopping to give him an inch. Tsu realized that she had a point; she also realized that she was looking out for them. Izuku could see it too but he just didn't want to run away and leave her in trouble. Before either of them could make a rebuttal, a familiar green hand with now sharpened talons struck in to the floor from above, catching the attention of the two.
"Where are you going, sisssssys?" The green elongated man was now above them, bearing his fangs, dripping with a purple venom. Slitted eyes that resembled that of an actually snake, now peered above them like a predator awaiting to enact his final kill. Before he could send another hand at them, it was stopped mid-air when burning green flames blazed past its intended path, blocking it. They all turned their head to the unexpected sight of Buttercup raising a flaming fist at the direction, with tense glowing green eyes no less.
"Escape. Now!" Her voice left no room for discussion and though it seemed not so heroic, Tsu held on to Izuku and using her strong legs jumped from the railing and across the waters. The villains were just about to shoot an attack that would take them down but they didn't expect what was to come next.
"Take this! Delaware Smash!" Sending his power to his arm then two fingers, he unleashed a whirlwind in to the water that caused a strong backsplash and knocked the villains unconscious. Leaving him slightly injured but proud of himself.
As the two individuals were far enough away, Buttercup's smile lowered as she turned towards her two opponents with her signature Powerpuff scowl. "Now. Let's see what you two idiots got." She cracked her knuckles, not taking her glare of them. The two were mad that they couldn't hurt the other two but were all the more going to enjoy thrashing the target of their anger in front of them.
"Let's go Powerpuff sssissy." Spitting up literally venom as he smirked.
-Up the Stairs-
The battle at the plaza was becoming its own brand of crazy. The students were now facing three opponents, in an attempt to save their lives and the lives of their injured teacher, as well as another one that was busy fighting hoards of villains. Two of those opponents were very familiar to a certain blonde girl.
Letting another sonic belch, the sound waves travelled fast and directly at the blonde superhero. Not wasting anytime, she stood back on her feet and constructed her sono-bubble, blocking out the effects of the destructive sound.
When the sound stopped, she let the shield down, firing a vibration blast from her hands at the hunchback man. Unfortunately before it could hit its mark, he disappeared in a blur. The speedster of the gang had left too, leaving Tenya still on the ground.
She didn't want to waste the opportunity to at least get help. She leapt forward in the direction of the closed gates, powering up her fists to deliver a strong thunder clap. Before she could even get close, Grubber appeared before her with the Spanish midget.
"Keep the blonde chick busy while I outpace señor gafas to buy the idiots some time." After a nod, the speedster left, leaving the disgruntled guy to the blonde.
"Get out of the way Grubber!" Not wanting to play around. All that was replied was a disgusting raspberry at the girl for which did not understand what it meant but took it as a 'no'.
"You asked for it." She kicked off with a thunderous clap in the disgruntled gang member's directing. He stood there as if not fazed, with a narrowing of his eyes, he countered that attack with a sonic burp. The two impacted and cancelled each other out. Bubbles didn't let up and sent her own sonic scream which was also countered by his own sonics. She unleashed vibration blasts from her hands, for which Grubber fluidly and creepily dodged them.
Tenya now off the ground, had to act fast while whoever that villain was, is of somewhere. Turning to face the exit, but before he could take another step-
"Where you going señor gafas" Mockingly asking the teen speedster as he stood few feet away from him. "Get out of the way, I must do my duty." Scaping all the confidence Iida could muster to sound not so intimated.
In response, the green midget shot at him, to deliver a strike after strike to his body. Iida tried to defend, blocking each strike the best he could while keeping his balance. When an opening was presented, he dodged an attack in time and ran, with the green midget smirking as he ran after the armoured kid. Two speedsters were running around the area, one chasing after the other, but the smaller guy ran faster and to other people, he seemed like he was mocking him. Whenever Iida would try to get to run, the midget would pick up just enough speed and appear in front of him, then Iida would realize and run the other way, making some distance, only a few minutes later to be blocked off again. It went on and on like that.
Where the pro hero had fallen, the students were watching this ordeal with worry.
"Guys, this not good!" Sero exclaimed as he saw this whole ordeal.
"Agreed but we have to help them out." Shoji responded.
Right beside the injured hero Uraraka spoke up. "Guys we have to help Iida get out of here if we are to get help and save Thirteen!" She exclaimed at the, worried for the severely hurt individual below her. "We know, Uraraka, but what can we do? The Kayama girl has practically dazed that mist guy but he won't be down for long." Mina said, being shaken by the whole situation.
Koda watched as Bubbles was battling the creepy guy. He saw she was trying to escape so she may break down the door but every time she unleashed a scream, he would copy and send one back to cancel it out. He looked to his friends and thought of an idea.
Placing her hands on the ground, she let loose vibrations that caused the ground around her to shake and crack, sending it towards the target, he was finally caught off guard with that small tremor. Bubbles didn't let off when she increased the power output to cause a shatter and uproar outwards, causing the earth around to launch and knock the ganggreen member to the ground.
"Take that Grubber." She was having a small celebration of the victory until she saw something very horrific.
Grubber's body was contorting, bones shifting in his body. The creature was standing up as if it did not feel pain or strain from what it did or went through. The moment it stood still, its eyes turned a red shade. It opened its mouth, to deliver not its usual sonic belch but a shriek. It was a high pitch attack that Bubbles could not avoid or seem to form her Bubble in time, "AARRGHH!", leaving her to feel the ear-splitting effects of the attack; as she was sent sprawling to the floor.
Once the noise was cut off, everyone removed their hands from shielding their ears once they thought it was okay. But when they refocused on the battle, they saw another horrific display of the disgruntled creature go down on all fours, head turned upside down, as it rushed over to his enemy, like a spider after its meal. Bubbles, despite the pain woke up just in time to capture the glimpse of Grubber making his way over to her, he was about to pounce on her before a figure got in its way and tackled the guy to the ground.
Whipping her head to see what had happened, she was still reeling from the headache but she could just as well focus in what was happening. Koda had tackled Grubber and was managing his best to subdue him, while holding a hand over his mouth, stopping any more attacks from happening.
"Sero go!" To some, that would not be heard but to Bubbles and a certain tentacle man, it was heard just perfectly. Hearing the signal, Shoji motioned to Sero to start.
"On it." Saying that, he went in to the direction of the other fight taking place. Iida was still being toyed with by the other speedster. He was focused on trying to outpace him that he almost missed the signed call from his classmate Sero, motioning for him to run over to him. He did not see the point of such a request but any idea was better than just "distracting" his opponent at this rate.
Taking a second wind, he sped off to the intended location, leaving a frustrated midget behind.
"Where are you going kid, we were just having some fun! Get back here!" He yelled as he took off after him.
Iida was getting close and so was the villain behind him. As he made his way over to the area, he soon realized what was to happen and with a serious look, set out to make it so.
"Come here you pequeña mierda!" He was nearing his target and when he saw him stop at a certain plain, the midget flashed a toothy smile as he thought he was going to capture him, "Te tengo!" Was he?
Iida sticking around, waiting for the right moment and when the target was almost close, it was time.
"NOW!" Before the midget could make out what was about to happen, tape sprung up from out of nowhere and captured him. He fell, skidding to a halt, feeling the exact sting of what he inflicted on the speedster he played cat and mouse with.
Before he could sit to quickly free himself, multiple arms reached around him and wrapped him with more tape.
"¡Apartaos de mí, idiotas! Espera hasta que yo-" Whatever he said was cut off with tape over his mouth.
"Shoji, make sure you tie him up really good and don't forget his mouth." Sero instructed as Shoji managed to bundle up the squirming villain.
Back up, Koda was finding it difficult to continue holding on to the frisky freak any longer. As Grubber got out of the big guys hold. With a snarl, he was about to deal with the one who subdued him but just as he was about to unleash a sonic shriek, a strong kick struck him from the back, powerful enough to send him flying to other side of the ledge, down to the ground, where he fell upon a restrained member of his gang.
Bubbles, standing up, made her way over to the edge of the ledge, facing the two. Everyone were ready to fight back but-
"Everybody! Stand Back!" Everyone looked up to see their blonde haired classmate standing over them, ordering everyone to stand back. Everyone didn't hesitate to follow suite, as blue glowing eyes stared down with such intensity.
Grubber finally up, powered up his attack which seemed to be a dangerous one. As he let one rip, Bubbles unleashed one of her own.
The attacks, colliding at a violent rate, neither side giving in. Bubbles was not going to give in. Reaching deep inside, unleashing what she knew would shatter two birds with one intense scream.
'BALLISTIC SCREAM'
The voice although managed at a set direction was carried in the air. Trampling through the other's now comparably weak sono-attack. It not only beat the two ganggreen members, knocking them unconscious but in doing so, decimated the path leading up to the doors, destroying it in the process. As she finally stopped, what she had set out to do was now accomplished. The doors were opened, she looked around to see her classmates are fine, especially the speedster. With feigning strength and found voice, she yelled, "RUN…IIDA, NOW!"
Momentarily stunned, he shook out of it and with the last bit of strength and conviction, ran out of the centre, on a mission. And with that, the blonde finally slumped down, not on the hard floor but in a familiar pair of hands.
Looking up, "Thanks Koda…" drifting off for some well-deserved rest.
As always, the big lug did not respond but in his heart, he was glad he proved he was brave.
The humanoid fog, after being dealt with such pressure, managed to recover but saw everything even while down. Shigaraki Tomura would not be pleased with his failure. With that he warped towards the one he served and watched over.
-Fire Zone-
"Stay out of this kid!" Laser beams were shot after saying that but his opponent managed to dodge the incoming attack. Kirishima seeing an opening, crossed the bridge to come closer, "Take your punishment like a man!" Saying that, he hit him squarely across the jaw, that he staggered back broke the impact. That did not stop him from getting back up as he continued to fire shots after shots.
Flames flickered in the background as a small fight broke out in the zone. Blossom was still slightly unconscious after the surprising attack by her opponent. Kirishima arrived just in time to stop whatever he was doing to her, activating his quirk, thrusting punches after punches at Ace. The latter being more durable than he expected, took each punch that he wouldn't be able to dodge and delivered his own swift hit.
Blossom who had been hit by the attack could still hear the whole exchange going on between them.
"Listen kid, this doesn't involve you. I just came to deal with her and her sisters per the boss's orders. So if you keep on getting in my way, you won't like me very much you little shit."
Kirishima just gave a scowl, raising both arms as if to continue the brawl. "I don't like you as of now. Like hell I will allow you or your so called boss to hurt my classmates, let alone Blossom. That is not what a hero does and like hell I will sit back while you do so!" His voice rose at the last part, making his point across to him.
Ace just gritted his teeth but put on a forced smile. "No problem kid. But you have no idea who you're dealing with." He said that with an ominous tone that would make anyone near him shiver in slight fear.
Unbeknownst to the two guys, Blossom drenched in sweat, was having an internal struggle within her own subconscious.
HIM…is back and it seems that he has made new friends.
They must not know who HIM is if they agreed to work with him.
I don't know why Ace is here, but if he's here, then the rest of his gang are around and which means the girls are facing either 2 on 1 or 3 on 1.
This not good, not good at all.
But how and where did they get their powers from?
Isn't obvious lady
B-but how?
Who cares? We have to stop HIM NOW!…
But we don't know where he is…
We got to get HIM out of this world…
We have to come up with a plan first…
No! We have to solve this threat now or he will kill us all!
But…we are still hurt…I can't move…
Then let's give your body a little…jump start..
W-wait-!
Eyes opened, unleashing a vibrant pink stare, capturing the full view of the area around her. Mind was running a thousand miles per second. A pink aura surrounded her body as she levitated to her feet, one of anger but calm was holding it down. Hair untangled from her braid and stood up, flowing out.
The two fighters took a moment to realize what was happening.
"Blossom...?" Kirishima shocked at what was happening now.
"Not so fast red!" That caught the dazed girls attention, narrowing her gaze on the reason of her stress. "I was told to capture you and your sisters and I ain't going till it's over." Dropping his glasses on the ground, his eyes glowed amenacing red and black. Then he fired full intensity.
"BLOSSOM, LOOK OUT!" Despites Kirishima's warnings, Blossom took the shot head on, firing her own eye beams that collided with the other's attack. The power usage was barely comparable, for Blossom had a stronger push to her attack, that it struck Ace off his feet; slamming in to a nearby building, going through it in the process.
The victory was short lived when Kirishima was pulled out of his victory, to lay his eyes on a troubling scene
Blossom's body was twitching, muscle spasmed. Thinking it must be a drawback from her quirk usage.
"No-NOOO!" Cradling her body in her arms, she tensed before she unleashed the aura she emitted, sending it out in to fading form of light waves; till it disappeared.
The wave was not noticed by many, but by those having special senses.
(Bubbles)- 'What's going on? Blossom must be in pain' Even through the tired state she was in, she knew her sister's energy was also feeling strained.
(Buttercup)- She was defending against her two opponents when a certain shiver went down her spine, 'Red…' Turning her focus towards them the only words that came out with much uncontrolled anger and rage. "Now you've done it." Before her eyes took over a dangerous shade of green.
When she was done, her body went back to normal, swaying until she collapsed to her knees, falling to her side. Kirishima brought back from his own daze, rushed over to his classmate to see if she was alright.
Shaking her slightly to gauge if she was okay. He only managed to get that she was out cold and possibly exhausted, physically and mentally after that. He can't help but wonder 'what was all that about?'
-Central Plaza-
"We need to try and get as many of us out of here as possible." Izuku mentioned as they got into shallower water. The duo managed to land close to land safely after escaping from the trouble. Izuku wanted to go back and help Buttercup out but remembering how she took the initiative to help protect them made him reassured enough to believe she could handle herself.
"Aizawa is still fighting in the plaza. If possible we should try to stay along the edge and not attract attention." Tsu agreed as they got towards the shore. They just had to keep their heads down and get as many of their classmates to safety as possible.
That would have remained the plan too. If not for the two suddenly seeing Aizawa attacked by the guy covered in severed hands. The man dodged Aizawa's capture scarves and the two engaged in close quarters combat. It appeared that Aizawa had landed the first blow with a strong elbow strike. But that quickly went out the window as the Villain and the Pro separated and Aizawa's right elbow looked like the skin had been removed! None of the two teens could make out what was being said but in an instant, the situation went from bad to worse!
The large multi-Quirked monster moved so fast that Aizawa didn't catch it. Hell, the only reason Izuku could see it move was because he was at a distance! Even then it had only been a blur that lasted less than the time it took to blink! Aizawa was slammed into the ground, face first, and then a sickening crack was heard as the behemoth crushed the Pro's left arm.
"How do you like our Anti-Symbol of Peace, the bioengineered, Nomu?" The apparent leader questioned loudly, a deranged chuckle in his raspy voice as he looked at the injured Pro.
'Bioengineered?' Izuku blinked at the term. 'That thing isn't human? It's some horrific creation made in a lab?! How? Why? Just to kill All Might?' He thought to himself as the monster snapped Aizawa's right arm too.
"Shigaraki Tomura…" The voice of the Warp Gate user came from a swirling mass of the purple-black smoke. The Villain that had scattered the students was now standing close to the leader and their monster.
"Kurogiri, did you manage to kill Thirteen?" Tomura questioned the fog-like Villain.
"Out of commission, but there were students that I was unable warp all away. One of the special girls was able to help another of the students escape as well, a Speed Quirk of some type. I don't think we'll have much time before the other Heroes arrive." Emphasizing a certain word in his speech.
"Damn it, damn it…" Tomura scratched at his neck furiously. "We can't handle a full wave of reinforcements. You're lucky that you're our ticket out of here, Kurogiri; otherwise I'd turn you to dust for failing!"
"What do you want to do, Shigaraki Tomura?" Kurogiri questioned the leader.
"It's game over, man…for now at least." Tomura growled, "We're leaving."
"Did…did he just say leaving?" Izuku sounded surprised.
"That's what I heard." Tsuyu nodded in confirmation.
It seemed too god to be true. "I've got a bad feeling about this, Midoriya." Tsu had justified doubts.
"Yeah… To do all of this and then just leave on a whim… Something's not right." Izuku watched as the Villains spoke quietly for a second.
"But before that." Tomura turned to face the students in the water. "Let's leave a few dead kids…" Suddenly the lanky man was blitzing in their direction! "…To wound the pride of the Symbol of Peace!" He reached out with his hand, towards Tsu's face. The hand touched Tsu's face, but… nothing happened. Both teens, were in still shock at that instance.
Tomura tched and knew what had happened , looking back to see Eraser Head activated his quirk in that instance, even with the severe injuries he got. "You really are cool…Eraser Head." At that, the Nomu slammed the hero's face in to the ground once again; deactivating his quirk.
Izuku could not let this go on for any longer, snapping out of his shock, he acted. Activating One For All, directing it to his arm, 'Oh crap, crap, crap, crap…I can't…stand by and let this go on. Gotta save Tsu.'
"Let go of her!" Izuku exclaimed while delivering a punch. "Smash…!" As the fist seemed to make impact, it caused a gust of winds that swept area around them, causing the waters to wave, villains around to fall back against the air pressure and light bulbs to shatter.
When the chaos died down, Izuku realized that his arms were not damaged at all, thinking he could better control his quirk, nope. For the Nomu took the brunt of his force and absorbed it, due to its quirk use.
"What a nuisance. Nomu, I'm done with him…" Tomura ordered his weapon. That being said, the creature took hold of his outstretched hand and swung him up to deliver a blow to him.
Tsu tried to save him, ejecting a tongue to grab a hold of him, butut as she did so, Tomura was about to lay his hands again to disintegrate her.
It was as if in slow motion, as if time slowed down. Just as everything was about to go down. Izuku suddenly felt a sudden shift in his head, that for a second took his fear off the situation that is till…
A huge explosion went off from the shipwrecked vessel that caused everyone to stop in surprise.
Out of the smoke and debris, a green light shone from it.
Taking a look at what had just happened, she couldn't but wonder.'Is that…Buttercup?' Tsu questioned herself. But her thoughts were proven right, as the figure jumped up in to the air, igniting in to green flames. Finally shot down like a comet, landing a few feet away from them. As the dust died down, flames encircled around her, flames coated certain areas of her body as if she was on fire herself.
Silence took over the scene. Her eyes were quickly brought down to the sight of her teacher in a pool of his own blood. Then to her two classmates in danger. Without a word, she blazed over to the monster, snatching the teacher and the two, while the villains were in a daze; before safely dropping them down.
"Buttercup, you're alright." Izuku's voice filled with happiness. Buttercup didn't respond to what he said, only averted her eyes towards a different person.
She sent a deadly glare over to the two villains in front of her.
"Ugh, what kid, you think you can beat my Nomu?" Scratching his neck in irritation. "I was told about you and I don't care if he says you are somewhat special. You are nothing compared to All Might." Gesturing for the Nomu to attack.
The creature charged at her now. Before it could even lay a finger on her, she charged up her fire and concentrating the energy in to her fist. Moments before it could finally attack, she launched a punch at the creature point blank and hurtled it back in to the water with a boom, sending up a backsplash.
"Huh?!" Tomura questioned in shock.
"Is that really what you call a super weapon? What a joke." Everyone whipped their heads towards the voice. Buttercup, standing there, a sadistic smirk, not letting the fires extinguish.
Tomura just chuckled at those words. "What a cocky brat. You honestly think that was enough to defeat my little friend?" Said creature jumped out of the water and landing right next Tomura again, unfazed.
Izuku, Tsu and those who saw were stunned at either Buttercup's attack or the creatures resilience. Buttercup, even seeing it up close was not fazed at the slightest.
"Nomu, finish her!" Once ordered, the monster disappeared in a blur. Before anyone could react, it appeared right before the raven haired girl and with a strong swipe, backhanded so hard that she slammed back in to the wall.
"BUTTERCUP!" Seeing the girl not moving was a bad sign.
"Hahahaha. I knew she was not so special. Now…" Trailing off, Tomura looked over to Eraser Head and the two students and so an opening. "…Finish them." He ordered and without hesitation, the monster charged after them.
They all tensed, Izuku resorting to fight back. That is until ice formed and trapped the monster, bringing it to a halt.
Shoto appeared, one side of his body frozen with a foot on ice.
"Honestly, what were two thinking? Only All Might is the only one to handle this." He sounded unimpressed.
On top of the stairs, everyone was waiting in baited breath at what would happen next. Someone turned to spot another one of their classmates. It was Kirishima who was carrying a passed out classmate.
"Great. At least we made it." Stopping a good distance away from the present fight. He looked over his shoulder to inspect if Blossom had woken up yet. So far she has been in the same state of unconsciousness but fine.
The creature broke out of the ice prison with only losing a right arm and leg. But before anyone could sigh in relief, the monster was regenerating its missing limbs with ease, much to the concern of the others.
"Hahahaha! Did you honestly believe that shock absorption was its only quirk? My Nomu was carefully designed to defeat All Might, all you are doing is providing it with a less than adequate workout." Tomura mocked the distressed students.
Everyone who heard that were more worried than ever at that. They didn't know what to do about the present situation, not only is the weapon of All Might's supposed elimination seemingly unbeatable to them but there were still villains around the plaza and ready to attack. Iida left not too long ago but after the stress he went through with his own battle, he might be too tired and lag a bit behind. Not only that, but 2 teachers are injured, students are still missing and one student might be severely injured as well.
Izuku looked at the present situation and could not help but wonder if there was simply a way out of this for the others. 'Maybe, if I can distract the monster long enough, the others could get to out and ensure their safety?' mused over the idea, eventhough it was risky, he saw no other way. But his thoughts were cut off by an injured teachers qualm.
"G-get out o-of here…" Aizawa staggering, trying to step on his own two feet said. "…You are in dire trouble." Even with the severe state he is in, he was willing to protect them still. 'But he was in no condition to fight, even if his injuries were healed, he would still not match up to it again.'
"I am quite bored of these stupid games." He signalled the Nomu to finally attack. Izuku knew what he had to do, even if it means sacrificing his own life to protect the people he cares about, he would. Powering One For All, he was ready to meet the creature head on.
The monster was charging forward, growling out. But before either party could make a move, a wall of green flames moved in between the two and for a moment, there was stunned silence that quickly turned to gasps on who did this.
"Who said I was done with ugly?" Turning their heads, they saw the previously defeated girl standing a sizable distance away; she did not look to be nearly as injured as everybody thought, except for some scrapes on and torn hero suit. Buttercup not losing her sadistic smile turned to the object of her wrath.
"Nice shot, I give you that, but I am not done fighting." She said as if she thought it was a game of some sort. That left everyone reeling back from the weird and somewhat scary speech.
"Tch. Seriously kid? Your persistent, I can give you that, but you are just-" Before he could finish, Buttercup lunged forward, aiming a punch that connected to the monsters torso, giving off a loud boom. It seemed like it didn't do anything due to the creatures quirk but before anyone could say anything, a green glow formed around the area. A green beam shot through and out the back. The creature stagger backwards from the surprising attack, which left a large hole in it.
"Tch. You were saying creepy." She said, giving a smirk.
Todoroki frowned with annoyance and surprise, even stopped in the middle of a battle in the process. "How the heck did she DO that?"
Izuku came up beside him, wide-eyed. "I don't know…"
Tomura was also someone who noticed Nomu's sudden idleness, to his indignation. "You're not gonna TAKE THAT, are you?!" Tomura shouted angrily at the creature, "HURRY UP AND HEAL, YOU USELESS LUG!"
Buttercup crossed her arms not even losing her smirk. "This has been fun but it's payback time! Time to put ugly down." Charging at the monster she unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks. (Guys, I want you all to remember how the original PPG'S fought. Like in the opening song. Thank you!)
Each strike was laced with green flames that gave her more strength as well as greater damage to the monster. Every time she would land a hit, the monster would give his own but it did nothing to slow her down. Everyone looked at her as if it was impossible for what was going to even happen.
When she stepped back, the monster was still standing but it seemed to be on its last fire. The damage to the hole seemed to slowly be regenerating, which was proving to be a pain. Buttercup was slowly losing herself and she needed to hold back but doing that would lead her classmates in danger. She needed a plan and when she looked around, she caught the sight of Blossom who seemed out of it. That was enough to make her blood boil at the thought of which ever green punks did to her. She then took the time to realize a little design flaw in the creature.
Its exposed brain.
"NOMU! STOP PLAYING AND FINISH THAT WENCH ALREADY! YOU WERE MADE TO FIGHT ALL MIGHT, NOT LOSE TO SOME HERO WANNABE!" Tomura was at his limit and shouted for it finally end it.
The monster shook off the wear and tear, and with regenerated body, it lunged with new found speed. Charging at Buttercup, who was waiting for the attack. Many thought she was tired and could not move but they were simply mistaken.
As the monster lunged forward with a swipe, jumped over it, and with plasma infused in her hands, delivered the last blow. "Say goodbye ugly!" She thrusted her hand in to the creatures brain, and without waiting, unleashed and blast of some kind of static plasma blast that enveloped two. The creature was shrieking from the sensation of until it completely stopped. Falling to its knees as it hit the ground with a thump.
At that moment a BOOM could be heard.
The entrance to the USJ practically exploded as All Might himself appeared at the top of the stairs. The man wasn't wearing his usual smile. In fact, he looked down right pissed. The blonde man tore off his blue tie and tossed it aside.
"Have no fear, students! I am here!" All Might declared even as the rest of the Pro Heroes from U.A. appeared alongside him. Iida was seen, looking worn out, just behind the teachers. He had fulfilled his role perfectly and brought reinforcements.
"ALL MIGHT!"
Before Buttercup could shut down her powers, something dangerous was looming around.
The Nomu that had been defeated stood up before everyone. Leaving everyone shocked.
"Nomu! I knew you could not be defeated." From behind the hands, Tomura regain a malicious smirk. That moment of triumph died a devilish laughter was heard.
"Ha ha ha ha ha. No you silly fool." A familiar effeminate voice echoed, leaving everyone who heard and knew stunned.
"What the…You?" Tomura said.
"What is going on?" Todoroki questioned, confused.
Buttercup, white as a sheet froze when she heard that unmistakable voice. 'It's…HIM.'
"Hello Buttercup. Surprise to see me, oh well, months of no sign of my existence can really put one at ease, huh?" His voice has a fake hurt tone but you could honestly tell the difference. "Anyway, I just want to let you know that this was fun seeing you fight my little toys and all but like I always say, I will always be watching." An evil laugh that brought chills to everyone resounded.
Everyone on the stairs could not understand what was going but did not like the "zombie" Nomu.
"Ha ha ha ha-" The laughter died down when intense burning flames engulfed the monster.
Izuku looked to the one who did that and knew something was way wrong.
Buttercup with her hand raised, shaking with…rage? Anger? No, with fear.
"Young Kayama! Get away from there or you'll-" All Might's booming voice was cut off by another one.
"AHHHHHH!" A shout rang to the ceiling of the USJ. Then a pulse of energy gave out of her body. Shaking the ground around her. Everyone including the teachers were shocked by this. She released a pulse wave that knock people, around her on their back. Everything would have come to a head if-
Tired eyes opened to the screams of whom all too familiar to her. "Buttercup...?"
Chapter 12- Lie(s) and Wait(s)
Flashback: -In the vortex-
"HUH?!" was all that HIM could say as he lay his eyes upon a scene that made him do a double take.
The girls were giving off a pure glow of energy, consisting of pink, green, and blue sparkles that morphed to white light. The light was set off and shot at HIM, who was still trying to blast them but was being pushed back. The light flew forth, hitting all the corners of the dimensional plane. In that moment, HIM let out an angry growl, before attempting a last ditch effort.
-Unknown Forest-
In the forest close to a nearby mountain area, a red and black vortex cracks open in the sky; a being falls to the ground with a loud thud. The noise gave a resounding boom, frightful enough to make all the creatures nearby to scatter and get away from the source of it. As the dust settled, unveiling HIM. He rose to his feet, a touch out of breath and wobbly to his knees. He shook the all too unnerving feelings rising up in his mind, all too familiar terrors from his past.
His mind started buzzing, thoughts racing to catch up with each other as the events that had recently happened is all too fazing. His eyes shone flickers of an evil red, teeth bared and sharp. He only calms HIMself for a split second at a time, blinded by a bubbly rage that forces the being to go finish what he intended to do.
Attempting to summon the vortex, but he failed. He then wanted to call upon a force to find those brats but again failed. He was starting lose his patience ever more slowly. He then realized what could have happened. Now he could not contain his nerves, coming to the realization, he sends out an ear splitting shout, infused in a dark pulse that shook the trees and earth beneath his feet.
After taking out his internal frustration, extinguishing the plant matter at a 1 mile radius; quite tamed. He takes a deep breath, recovering his all too familiar smile, he reassessed the situation. "Hmm, it seems that I acted too brash to allow those girls to enter my inner sanctum, underestimating them in the process.
When I attempted to end those goodie goodies, they somehow reversed my attack and caused a Temporal distortion in my portal.' The thought of that made HIM more mad. ' In doing so, they seem to have trapped me in this other world, that I am not too familiar with, how interesting…Maybe I could have some fun here.' He deduced at that.
"Now, I am currently cut off from my source." HIM mused the whole situation and rather than feeling the same rage, he had a new wave of joy at the whole situation.
"If I am here, so must those girls as well. And that means, if I play my cards right, they will be my key to heading back to Townsville and quite possibly having some fun while I am on it." A dark chuckle was let out. "Now, if this is to work, I must act fast while I am still at a satisfied strength, but the entertainment I may plan along the way, could be enough to sustain me. Oh well, let me understand what backwater dimension I have found myself upon."
At that, a dark miasma was released from both his claws, travelling forth in to all direction, gathering the necessary information to relay back to their master. After less than half an hour passed, the miasma was withdrawn back to HIM, taking in all the delicious new information of the world he is currently on. "Ah, so that's it. Well, this world seems to have its own promise after all, my plan will surely be fun." Then another titbit of information on a particular being on the mountain caught his attention. "But first, let us check on a lonely creature on that there mountain." Laughter could be heard, before a cloud of red smoke wisped through the clearing, only promising chaos to all in its way.
-Months in to the new life-
Months have gone by and HIM has been adapting to the new world that he has been unfortunately trapped himself in. In that period of time, he found out that the Powerpuff girls were definitely in this world as well, not surprising when he saw on the news of how they made their "debut" by illegally saving a person in trouble without permission, quit amusing. But it gives HIM more joy to know his favourite little girls are still definitely around for him to play with.
He had been keeping HIMself busy throughout his stay in this world. What he had gathered was quite amusing to say the least. The world is by far different from that of Townsville, whereas the "people" of his world were practically ordinary, this world is mostly made up of those with certain abilities; "quirks" as they put it. It seems that they have placed a pedestal for individuals who are born with such powers, whether they are deeply pathetic, it is established to be a social pariah to be born without one. Much like the PPG's, these individuals, under the government laws and control, use their abilities to save those in need. But not all those who wear a hero suit are saints as HIM has come to find out. Some are just wolves in sheep clothing.
HIM has found a better dwelling to best hide out of site. He transforms in to a disguise, best suited to carry out his little errands and investigations; but most times, he gets his little helpers to scope out the darker sides of the streets, where he cannot risk tipping off the girls senses.
HIM was lounging in his bath, when one of his "helpers" returned back from today's patrol.
Looking up from his daze. "Hmm, WHAT IS IT?! Can't you see I am BUSY!" Agitation was slowly pouring from his voice, slightly flinched at that but not deterred, the being approached with a certain proposition offered.
Listening closely, HIM could not help but muse over the sudden information. "I see. Well that was somewhat important I suppose. Very well, you may go. FOR NOW." With that, he was left to his thoughts. "I see that interesting being has located me, finally. I guess his little spies are just as good at tracking me down as mine are." Stepping out of the bath, water cascading his body as he wrapped a towel around his waist. "I believe this could work in my plan, but I must be presentable. First impressions are everything~" He said in a sing song voice as he left to change.
-Unknown location-
The villain hide out was none other than an abandoned bar located far off from the city. The place on the outside looked shabby and inhabitable but could not be said about the inside.
Inside the bar was inhabited by certain unsavory individuals. One being a mist man in a decent looking suit, manning behind the bar counter, seemingly cleaning some glass cups while minding his business. That being said, a certain young man playing video games, dismembered hands attached around his face and certain parts of his body was situated on the couch.
Stopping what he was doing, the bar man addressed the young man. "Young master, I believe you should drop your game and prepare for certain company arriving." Carefully putting away the last of the cups.
Looking irritated, the young man paid no heed to the advice of mist man, focus still on the game.
As the minutes passed, it was just about time for Sensei's special guest to arrive. And speak of the Devil and he shall appear.
The door swung open with a bang, letting a dark red mist in to the room. The attendants of the bar were on high alert, prepared to handle whoever was brave or stupid enough to attack their secret hide out.
Then an eerie voice came forth. "Aww, hope I wasn't too late to meeting." A silhouette making its way through the door. Both individuals narrowed their eyes at that. "You know how it is. Trying to get ready is not easy, especially if you don't really know what to expect." The voice took a dark tone as the being came in to light.
They didn't know what to expect, a gruesome monster, an underworld drug peddler or even maybe Giran. But what they did not expect was…HIM; and not in the normal way.
In terms of appearance, he could be mistaken quite easily if you didn't look hard enough. His red skin became white-yellow, like of a typical human. Eyes shown a mesmerizing lime green, lips were black with no make-up what so ever but still had his typical long lashes. His hair was still black widow's peak hair, a pointed nose and straightened beard. And he still had his red large crab claws. HIM, still staying true to his theatrical nature and style came dressed. His colour scheme was red, black with pink accents. Stepping forward in what appeared to be in black stiletto high heel ballet boots with no strings on them. He wore a red suit jacket, opening just slightly to reveal his not so hairy chest, with a red miniskirt. Pink tulle adorned the end of the skirts, arms and collar of the jacket. With all that, the thing that unnerved the two fellows was the big smile that shone anything but kindness.
"Well gentlemen, I do believe I am in the mood for a drink. Who do I need to inquire about that, pray-tell?" HIM made his way over to a lounge chair, seemingly unbothered by the glares from a particular young man. 'He seems unhinged and untrusting. Oh well, bigger and better fish to fry, I suppose.' Musing over that thought, till a tray carrying a cup of whiskey was presented before HIM by the mist man. Before he was about take hold of it, he froze mid-take when the whole setting turned to ashes before everybody's eyes.
"Who are you to walk up in to our bar and make yourself comfortable? Speak before Kurogiri will have a bigger mess to clean!" The young boy practically snarled at HIM behind the hand. But HIM being HIMself, did not lose his smile, on the contrarily, it just grew wider at the individuals threat.
There was an unnatural laugh from HIM as he stood up before the punk at 7 feet. "Now now, let us not do anything reckless~" HIM's high effeminate tone came out. "~I was told by your Sensei to come here for a chat, not to be threatened. But if I have to get my claws dirty, I will make an example with you." Now a low dark tone resounded out, emphasizing his warning.
It looked to be that time had frozen as both sides did not give an inch unless provoked. Kurogiri, not wanting a bigger mess than he has to clean, intervened. "Young Shigaraki, this is a guest of Sensei. I would advise to refrain from provoking said guest or Sensei." Maybe it was the barman's convincing tone or the mere mention of Sensei but Tomura reluctantly stood down, giving a "You're not even worth the trouble" comment, before he sat back in his chair, sending more glares towards the freak. HIM just found it amusing.
All of a sudden, the TV in the room was showing static and a deep voice was carried through it. HIM knew it was Showtime.
Everyone was now on their toes, but they knew he was going to speak. "Good evening my dear guest. I trust the journey was not too much and that my protégé has made your stay comfortable." At that, an uncomfortable silence hung in the air before HIM started off the reply. "Indeed All for One, your student and I had a wonderful conversation and let's just he made a killing attempt of a first impression." Punctuating his words with a cunning smirk.
All for One was silent for a bit before he seemed to nod. "I see. Well, do forgive my student, Tomura Shigaraki, for his lack of manners, but I assure you, he just doesn't like strangers. That being said, I would love to start this little discussion and hopefully it will benefit us towards our goals." They can't see it but they could fee a shuddering smile from the TV.
They were all gathered in certain room, possibly where they conduct their meetings.
All for One was situated in the far end of the desk, without a word, till. "Now that we are here, I would like to firstly introduce our guest. I never caught your name but I was told to refer to you as HIM." At that all 4 members turned their heads to view the creepy individual at the corner with his wide smile. "With that I would like to introduce my associates here: Dr. Daruma Ujiko, Kurogiri, Tomura Shigaraki. Our other associate is a bit away and will not join us, yet. But in due time." As he named them, HIM could easily make out their other member who he was referring to, that just brought more reason to smile.
The meeting goes on with All for One explaining his organization and how it is designed to take down the hero society, that just intrigues HIM more as the idea of chaos grows more appealing. They soon find out what HIM is, or better yet, what HIM wants them to believe; siting that he was from a different world where people with powers are just few or non-existent. HIM knew the man in the wheel chair was no fool and he had power, but HIM was the embodiment of tricks and mental games, so keeping the truth from this character would be an easy task, for now at least.
Musing over the new information. "I see. So tell me, those 3 girls that suddenly showed up and found themselves on the news; I take it they are from the same world you reside in?" Carefully, All for One closely observed the being before himself, reading any signs of lies and withholdment of truth. So far HIM just confirmed his suspicions. "Fascinating. Those girls' powers are quite unique to say the least. By any chance, do you anything about their powers and weaknesses?" Giving his own smile or at least it looked to be like that.
Now there it was. The downfall of all man. Power. With that in mind, HIM went on the defensive.
"Uh uh uh. That is not something one just reveals on their first meeting, now do they?" HIM said rather smugly, seeing a slight shift of facial expression on the decrepit 200 year old man across the table, before it changed just as fast as it came.
Tomura could not stand for it anymore, slamming the table to rise up. "Who are you to be so insolent?! When Sensei asks you a question you-" But he was soon halted.
"Shigaraki…sit down." All for One ordered. Tomura was about to protest, but sensing his Sensei's contempt, he promptly sat down.
All for One turned his view back to the being across the desk and knew that he was no fool as well. Even if he did not know who or even what he is, he understood that it will be a beneficial deal to work with this HIM.
Regaing his composure with a slight chuckle, he continued. "I apologize for my protégé's outburst once again, kids these days." Trying to smooth out the once again tense atmosphere.
HIM took it with stride. "Quite alright, I know a little something about disciplining those who step out of line." Glancing at the man, now shaking slightly with anger, scratching his neck and arms quite furiously; HIM found it all amusing. He then set his eyes back on the meeting.
"My dear fellow, those girls are I can call very special, and I don't usually say that to a lot of people. That being said, I could give you a little something, you can call it an ingredient of how they came about their powers. But before I do, I will need to see where this partnership goes and what do you have to offer me?" Voice now turning serious, as was his smile.
All for One grinned at that. "Very well, I understand that those girls seem really special and secrets like these are not something to share to just about anyone. That being said, as I said, our goals are quite similar, being that I want to tear down the hero system and show its flaws while you want to have some fun and maybe return back to your world I believe. Now moving forward, we can work together but I believe you are a being who prefers to work alone, so let's call this a partnership of interest and help where we see fit, shall we?"
HIM seemed to think over the idea, but he knew the answer already. "Alright, All for One, I accept." As he said that, he extended his claw to shake the man. And as both limbs connected…nothing happened; and yet something happened that night. HIM seeing just the slightest hint of a disappointed twitch, even undetectable, just shot a friendly smile that even a blind man could tell (case in point, All for One) it was holding a knowing, mischievous agenda that would all come to light soon.
Seems like plans will come together in no time between both parties.
When all was said and down, HIM left as he came, in smoke. Kurogiri went over to his Sensei in mean time and wanted to inquire his thoughts on the evenings events.
"Ah Kurogiri. You're here to ask about the evening, is that right?" He addressed the mist man.
Walking across to his master, he started. "Sensei, may ask, do you trust that man enough for your plan?"
"My friend, you should know that I keep my friends close and enemies closer. That said I don't particularly trust that so-called man, but he has certain skills that may help me in my plans." He said very calculative.
"That being said master, when you shook his hands, what happened?" The mist man asked suspiciously.
All for One turned his chair to face his servant. "The man had no quirk." In a deadpan expression. That sentence sent another eerie cloud over their heads.
Who was this being and what could expect from these girls much less, HIM?
-The Girls' UA Journey-
For months HIM has kept a close eye on the girls when he can. He soon realizes that old habits die slowly as the girls have now planned on joining UA and on track to being deemed heroes, boring.
HIM could see that the girls have seem to have forgotten little HIM. 'Well, I guess it is time to play.'
And the opportunity presented itself well, on a little road trip their school organized. It was the perfect place enact a great show, and unveil the long await reveal of HIM.
The plan was for HIM to send his "helpers" to give the girls a little scare, but he did realize that even with their newly acquired powers; those girls are tougher than that. Almost entertaining…almost.
When the girls showed a glimpse of confusion then shock, it was time for HIM to do a little ventriloquism, and what better way than to do so in front of a captive audience.
The Nomu that had been defeated stood up before everyone. Leaving everyone shocked.
"Nomu! I knew you could not be defeated." From behind the hands, Tomura regain a malicious smirk. That moment of triumph died a devilish laughter was heard.
"Ha ha ha ha ha. No you silly fool." A familiar effeminate voice echoed, leaving everyone who heard and knew stunned.
"What the…You?" Tomura said.
"What is going on?" Todoroki questioned, confused.
Buttercup, white as a sheet froze when she heard that unmistakable voice. 'It's…HIM.'
"Hello Buttercup. Surprise to see me, oh well, months of no sign of my existence can really put one at ease, huh?" His voice has a fake hurt tone but you could honestly tell the difference. "Anyway, I just want to let you know that this was fun seeing you fight my little toys and all but like I always say, I will always be watching." An evil laugh that brought chills to everyone resounded.
Everyone on the stairs could not understand what was going but did not like the "zombie" Nomu.
"Ha ha ha ha-" The laughter died down when intense burning flames engulfed the monster.
HIM was still laughing even when he let go of the entity he possessed. It was a Bittersweet victory, knowing that the girls will be shaken, but now…Now, he will have to fight and oh he would just love to put those squirts in their place.
At that, a mist portal opened in the middle of the bar and out came a seething Tomura marching over to HIM.
"You son of a bitch! Who said you could play with gaming characters?!" Like a child throwing a tantrum over his "toys", he went on.
A wide smile still remained. "My dear scratchy child-"
"Fuck you! I am not your child!" He spat out in a growl.
HIM found that amusing, but still continued. "Point being that your master and I agreed that I will carry out my part of the plan and you do yours. If you would have stayed, you would know that the stunt we did, was the chain reaction that would play in everybody's favour." Tomura did not say anything only glared.
"Welcome to UA girls. This will be fun~" A dark voice came out. With that, he vanished in red mist, leaving a certain small vial, labelled Chemical X.