Chapter 1
"Can I…can I be a hero without a quirk?" It was a question Izuku had always held in heart. A question he had always wanted an answer for yet always denied. He could ask it to anyone he met, his mother, his classmates, even the random people he met on the streets, but whenever they answered, he'd dismiss it. He'd find some rationale to pick apart their answer or outright ignore it.
Now before him, stood the one person whose response he would never dare question. Before him stood the number one hero in all of Japan, possibly the World, All Might. Izuku watched the man with hope-filled eyes. His hero had saved him not a few moments ago from a villain. Perhaps he could give him the answer he had always wanted.
"No. You can't." All Might had answered. It wasn't any long-drawn-out explanation either, no sense of belittlement. All Might had lifted his shirt, revealing the injury he had been fighting through. A wound unlike any Izuku had ever seen. A wound caused by a villain, no one knew, that not only injured All Might but crippled him as well.
All Might had…in his defense, tried to mitigate the blow. He had told Izuku about all the numerous other avenues he could pursue, but it didn't work. It was all white noise to Izuku. Seeing as he had spent more time than needed, All Might leave, leaving Izuku alone with only his thoughts.
"I'm so sorry Izuku."
"You're nothing but a quirkless reject."
"As if he could be a hero."
Countless voices filled his head as he looked down at his notebook. His dreams didn't matter. He couldn't be a hero, not unless he had a quirk anyway. He collapsed on the roof, crying his heart out. Why did it have to be like this? Why was he born without a quirk? Why was he the unlucky one?
Izuku failed to notice that his intense emotions had drawn the interest of another being. A small little creature, almost the size of a little insect, fluttered beside him, its body was unnaturally white with, numerous red and purple veins spread across it. The creature looked at Izuku, feeling his distress. It was…perfect. The despair…the hopelessness, it was all that would be needed.
After Izuku had picked himself up. He gathered his things and walked home, his head low. After struggling for so many years, clinging senselessly to his dream, he felt defeated. He had reached rock bottom. Izuku looked at his notebooks, conflicted by what he saw. He had always made it a habit to write down whatever quirk he saw, hero or villain, big or small, he'd always write it down. He had hoped that with enough experience…he'd be able to make up the difference, but even that seemed ridiculous now. What would he do when faced with someone who could injure All Might? Die?
"Help me."
The young boy stopped. Someone had called his name. He froze as he looked around trying to find the source. Then he saw it. A small yet unnatural-looking bug was fluttering at the junction…staring at him. He wondered if it was the one who called him.
"Yes." It answered as it fluttered closer to his face. "Help me." The creature asked.
"Help you?" Izuku questioned. No, he couldn't. He was no hero. He was nobody.
"Please…help us." The creature repeated.
Izuku stilled his resolve. Even if he didn't have a quirk, he could still try to help. Even if it only amounted to calling someone to help, if he tried then perhaps he could still be someone. So he followed the creature, he followed it as it led him away from the city and to a nearby beach, Dagoba Beach. Once formerly a famed tourist spot had turned into a dumping ground over the past few years.
As he followed the creature, Izuku made his way further into the dump site. Surrounding him were mountains of trash, with no way of seeing the road. How ironic that he'd end up here, in the trash.
"No. Now's not the time." Izuku told himself as he continued after the creature. He climbed and crawled through the garbage till he eventually found what the creature had been leading him to.
At the edge of the coast, where the land and sea touched, there was an orb on the sand. Izuku looked at it in confusion as he approached the orb. It was unlike anything he had seen before. Stepping closer, Izuku could feel his hair stand on edge as the world around him started to feel different. It was heavier…hotter…more suffocating. His veins felt a little.
He quickly took a step back, moving out of the Orb's range. "What is that?" He questioned.
"My mistress." The creature answered. "She's stuck, trapped in the orb." The creature told him. "Please…free her." It asked. Izuku was hesitant. That feeling…it was unbearable. "Please." The creature pleaded once more, as it did, the creature lost altitude, falling to the sand. "Please." It said weakly.
Izuku felt horrified when he saw the creature begin to evaporate before him. No…no…this wasn't good. It was dying he realized. He had to do something. Against his previous judgment, Izuku hurried to the orb and tried to grab it. If he released the master…then surely she could save her servant. Without thinking he grabbed the orb and then…everything went to black.
"Where am I?" Izuku wondered as he looked around. He was standing before a mirror. His reflection peered back at him.
"Where you need to be" His reflection answered, catching Izuku off guard.
"What?" Izuku gasped. Had his reflection just talked? He moved closer to the mirror, his hand outstretched. "I'm starting to lose my mind." He muttered.
"Not yet." His reflection whispered, this time though the voice was distinctly female and taunting him. Before Izuku could react, a hand shot out of the mirror, grabbing his own. Purple veins pulsed on the hand in the mirror as it pulled him.
"No." He gasped in horror.
"Yes," The reflection taunted as its face approached the mirror. Izuku watched in horror as his face rippled, dissolving before being replaced with another. Golden glowing eyes met his terrified green, and a confident and sinister smirk appeared. Another hand emerged and grabbed his other arm before the figure pulled him completely into the mirror.
Dagoba Beach erupted as a pillar of purple energy shot into the sky—a lone figure standing among the wreckage. Where Izuku had been now stood a young woman with golden eyes and long flowing white hair. Flexing her fingers, the woman turned her head towards the city, a malicious smile gracing her lips.
"I declare judgment." She announced as she snapped her fingers. Several portals opened and numerous lances launched out of them. The Queen of the Void had returned.
Chapter 2
When Yagi regained consciousness he awoke to find himself in a familiar medical ward. He tried to move his left arm but found he was unable to, his whole left side was in too much pain. He winced as he gave up and resigned himself to staring at the ceiling.
"How long was I out?" He asked his nurse. At the side of his bed, waiting patiently was a short elderly woman.
She looked up at him with a sigh of relief. "A little over twelve hours." She noted, however, as she spoke a scowl formed on her face. "You were pushing yourself again, weren't you?" She asked.
"I had no choice." All Might answered. He had thought, hoped, that some hero would arrive who could have done a better job. Someone else could come and save the day while he was out. Unfortunately, that didn't happen.
"Is the boy alright?" He questioned. He had the vaguest memories of what happened. The moment things had gone south, he pushed himself, running on only adrenaline his memories had become a blur. The only distinct memory he could recall was screaming, lots of loud screaming.
"He'll live but the damage to his arms was severe. From what his doctors tell me, he was struck in both shoulders as well as in the groin." She admitted. She could see the visible wincing on All Might's face. "For the most part, he is expected to recover but there will be some complications."
"I failed." All Might noted. "I was supposed to save him but I was too slow." He sighed.
"He's alive All Might. That's what matters right now." Recovery girl reassured him. "I've talked to the doctors and they said if he goes to therapy and takes his time he can recover and with some luck, live a semi-normal life."
All Might didn't say anything, but the nurse could see from the way his body loosened up that it had at least put his mind at ease. "That's right. That's what matters." He sighed. The boy may have been injured but he was still safe, he could still be with his family and friends.
However, a scowl crossed his face as another thought soon invaded his mind. "What about the villains?" All Might asked bitterly. "What happened to them?"
"Well, that's a little more tricky." Recovery Girl exhaled. "The slime villain is dead. He was burnt to death from the boy's quirk overtaxing itself. When he was injured the pain, fear, and adrenaline must have really pushed him over the edge. There is good news; due to the circumstance, no charges will be pressed."
"It would be foolish if there were." All Might grumbled. "I can't think of any judge or jury who would pronounce him guilty for defending himself."
"What about…the girl?" All Might asked with a rougher tone. "What happened to her?"
"As far as we know, she vanished without a trace." Recover girl answered. "That said you clearly seemed to have damaged her, but she was still standing in the end. Right now there are various agencies on the lookout for her. She's gotten quite a reputation after all the damage she cost before the fight."
"Damage?" All Might questioned. This was the first he heard of there being any damage. Then again he had only seen her when she had appeared.
Recovery Girl shot him a sorrowful look before handing him his phone with a recent news article opened. All Might glanced at the article, reading its content. His eyes widened in disbelief. The nurse had to quickly act before he could crush the phone in his bare hands.
"From what I heard there were a lot of injuries but so far no deaths." Recovery Girl added.
"Has there been any info found about her? An address or something that can be used to track her?" All Might questioned.
"The police and other agencies are working on it, but so far nothing has surfaced beyond one thing, her name." Recover Girl answered.
"Her name?"
"She calls herself, the Herrscher of the Void."
Izuku's eyes snapped open as he shot forward. His body was drenched in sweat. He looked around trying to discern where he was, only to sigh in relief when he noticed a familiar set of posters. He reached for the lamp next to him and turned it on. He was in his bedroom, back in his mother's apartment.
"What happened?" He muttered to himself. He tried to recall what happened, yesterday. His memories were hazy, at best, but he could make out some details. "Oh."
Yesterday had not been the best day for him. He had almost died of a villain attack. He had his dreams crushed by his hero. His bully had told him to commit suicide. On second thought, maybe it was for the best, he didn't dwell too much on the past. It wasn't so good anyway.
As he got out of bed, a sharp pain jolted through his shoulder. "Ouch." He winced as he held his arm. His body felt sore. Not that it was anything new, whenever Bakugo got him in his sights, he was usually far worse for wear.
"Weak."
Izuku's eyes widened as he looked around. Who had said that? He got no response, and he didn't see any sources around his room. Maybe he should take the day off…after yesterday, his head probably wasn't in the right place.
Leaving his room, Izuku dragged himself to the kitchen. He opened the fridge, scanning for anything to eat. Cereal and milk didn't seem appealing. He could try making a sandwich or something or….
"Ramen."
Oh, right there was ramen. He took the cup of noodles and began to prepare breakfast. After he had finished cooking he took the ramen and went to turn on the news. Maybe he could see something interesting, who knows maybe a new hero debuted. Hero…. that word felt a little sour in his mouth. Nevertheless, he still turned it on, if only out of habit. He grabbed the remote and turned on the tv, before resting it on the table before him.
"It's been 14hrs since the Herrscher of the Void appeared and local law enforcement have not given any word on whether she's been apprehended or not." The news anchor announced. Izuku perked up as the screen displayed the news.
A woman with long beautiful white hair, stood on screen, in an alleyway. The area around her was in flames as an all too familiar slime villain was behind her. "The slime guy." Izuku noticed. "Oh no…when I grabbed All Might…." Izuku realized in horror. He had let a villain loose.
If he hadn't grabbed onto All Might, then the villain wouldn't have escaped. Way to go Izuku, you really just allowed a dangerous villain to roam free. Now someone was hurt or worse and it was all your fault.
"Stay back…or the kid gets it." The villain had taunted the woman. Wait a kid…oh no, Izuku's breathing hitched. Please, don't say it was another kid who got hurt because of him. As the camera changed the reporter explained the situation further. That's when Izuku felt his heart drop.
The bowl of ramen fell from his hands as the reporter named the kid that was captured. "Katsuki Bakugo." The spoke as a familiar image was shown. Bakugo had been captured by the villain. Izuku's hands trembled at the scene.
This was a nightmare, it had to be a nightmare. He reached to grab the remote only to find it had disappeared from where he had left it. Surprised he had looked down at the table, only to find his bowl of ramen, resting untouched in front of him. Wait…didn't he just drop it? How did it land on the table? He didn't hear it hit the floor.
The news continued to play, showing the woman's face against the villain. At first, he had thought her to be a hero. Possibly a vigilante, since those frequently showed up every now and then, before being labeled as a criminal. She had seemed to hesitate at first when the villain announced he had a hostage.
That's when Izuku saw it. A confident smile, adorned her lips as she flicked her wrist forward. Three white and gold lances appeared out of nowhere and fired at the villain. Izuku had thought maybe she'd have some pinpoint accuracy, shoot to immobilize or something…he was very wrong.
He saw blood splat as Bakugo's shoulders were both pierced by the lances, with a third finding its way just below his belt before the video was censored. Izuku had thought maybe it was an accident. Maybe the woman had missed or the villain had moved Bakugo into harm's way.
"Right on target." The woman spoke. Izuku heard her voice clear as day, despite the footage showing her so far away from the one recording it. Izuku heard the screams and gasps of the crowd. He saw the pro heroes try to arrest the villain…but they couldn't. When they tried to touch her, she just phased right through them.
She then turned to the camera, pulling it closer to her with what Izuku assumed was her quirk. That's when he saw it. The haunting gold eyes from his nightmare before. The woman looked at the camera with a confident and arrogant smirk, before clenching her fist and destroying the camera.
The rest of the news recapped the remaining events. It didn't get better. According to the reports numerous heroes in the area had tried to arrest the villain after she acted, and all of them were injured soon after. The list of casualties was not limited to just one or two people. Yet that wasn't even the worst part.
"Last of all, All Might had stepped in to thwart the villain. Suffice to say he had put up a valiant effort as per usual however the situation then took an unexpected turn."
A series of images appeared documenting the fight. All Might had been at an advantage at the start, but that soon disappeared when the Herrscher retaliated. However, the most noticeable similarity in all these pictures was how much often All Might's face scrunched up in agony as the Herrscher struck his side or attacked it using some other method.
The fight had quickly risen the ranks to be proclaimed as one of the pro-hero's most brutal fights. However, that wasn't the only honor it had. It had another title, the one that had most people talking.
"All Might's first draw." He hadn't lost, but he hadn't won either. To the surprise of many, this young villainess had put up more than a decent fight for the hero.
No one seemed to know who this girl was. All she did was give her name, her villain name at least, the Herrscher of the Void. She had no confirmed identity, no human alias. She was a dangerous threat at large. Someone who upon arrival, already showed her power by reaching a stalemate with All Might. Just the thought of a villain being on equal terms with All Might…that alone was bone-chilling.
Izuku turned his television off too shocked by what he had witnessed. This couldn't be real right?
"And I'm just getting started." Izuku heard her whisper. Wait…what? He looked at the television seeing it still turned off. That's when he realized…that the sound didn't come from the TV…it was coming right next to him.
Izuku slowly turned his head, hoping that whatever God existed he was hearing things. Golden glowing eyes met green, as Izuku froze on the spot. His blood running cold and his hair standing on the ends. Before him floated the Herrscher of the Void, an amused smile on her face as she glanced at him with predatory eyes.
"Hello…little insect,"
Chapter 3
"Am I interrupting? I came as soon as I heard you were awake." A voice called out. All Might and Recovery Girl glanced at the door. Before them stood a figure renowned for his cunning intellect, his tactical genius, and his… unassuming appearance.
"Not at all, Principal." Recovery Girl smiled.
"Principal Nezu, how's it been?" All Might nervously asked.
"Oh the same old, same old, you know how it is, dealing with students and such." Nezu mused. "I'm glad to see you're doing okay, All Might."
"Well you know me, I won't go down that easy." All Might smiled.
"Good to hear," Nezu told him. "I want you to know that I truly do appreciate you," Nezu informed.
All Might frowned upon hearing those words. "What's the bad news?" He questioned. "Chiyo already informed me about the destruction the Herrscher caused yesterday. I know I'm not ready yet, but once I get the all-clear, I'll be ready to track her down."
"While I admired your dedication to the job, Toshi, I'm afraid that's only part of the problem," Nezu admitted. There are times when being intelligent had its perks, and then there were times when ignorance truly was bliss. "I just got word from Detective Naomasa. They've managed to track the origin of the Herrscher's attack."
"Really? That's fantastic. Have they found any leads?" Toshi eagerly asked.
"Unfortunately that's where the good news end. You see the Herrscher's attacks originated at Dagoba beach…however, when the investigation team arrived we discovered just how devastating that first strike really was." Nezu said solemnly. "The area as far as we know is now a disaster zone. It's irradiated by a strange energy that we honestly don't have any information."
"Irradiated." All Might said in disbelief. "As in radioactive?"
"I wish it was, that honestly might have been better. Whatever it is, it's not normal radiation, none of the usual procedures whether through technology or quirks is working on it. It's causing machines to malfunction on entry and it's causing humans to become sick just by being close to the area. No one has died yet but many of the people have been hospitalized from exposure. Quite a few of them have developed peculiar glowing red lines on their body." Nezu explained.
"It's entirely dependant on the Herrscher's quirk." All Might realized. "Which means we need to catch her as soon as possible. In order to hopefully undo the damage, and possibly reverse it." The pro-hero tried to get out of bed but was quickly stopped by Recovery Girl.
"Oh no you don't, you need to stay and rest." She instructed.
"The longer I stay here, the more time she has to strike again." All Might rationalized.
"You should listen to her, All Might," Nezu instructed. "As it stands we have no idea of her whereabouts. At best you may find her, but you'll be exhausted and at worst you'll worsen your condition even more."
All Might might have considered ignoring them, but even he knew they were right. If he let himself get worked up then it wouldn't help anyone.
"Good…now we can discuss the other issue," Nezu told him once he was sure All Might wasn't going anywhere. "So far we have no data on her origin, but we've speculated."
"We?" All Might questioned.
"David Shield and Sir Nighteye." Nezu clarified. "That fight wasn't exactly private. It was already being broadcast nationwide and once you appeared on the scene it blew up…and not in a good way. Oh and I should inform you that Nighteye is expected to call soon to discuss your 'successor'. Recent events have made him more worried." Nezu added.
"I'll keep that in mind." All Might be noted. "So what did you find?"
"We have three scenarios, the first is that she's simply some aspiring villain with an extremely powerful quirk. In which case this makes me worry that there are other such villains just waiting for one bad day to snap." Nezu told him. "Even then, a single powerful quirk is no issue if we have Aizawa and a decent enough plan. This is the most optimistic scenario mind you."
"What's the others?" All Might asked. He had a sinking feeling he knew what one of them could be but he really hoped he was wrong.
"Scenario Two, Trigger, it's been a while since the drug was in circulation. If Trigger is involved then we may have a more severe problem. We'll have an organization that's who knows how big, circulating the drug around and causing potential outbreaks of villains with enhanced quirks. Depending on how things play out, the Herrscher could be a one-off situation, or sign off more to come, in which case we'll need to find a cure for it and a way to cut off the supply." Nezu noted.
"A larger task but still within our capabilities. We cut off the supply and we cut off most of the problem."
"Exactly. Trigger effects aren't permanent unless the user has undergone extensive surgery and even then, it creates a dependence on the drug to ensure they can maintain the power. Number three however is a different story."
"All For One." All Might answered darkly.
"I'm afraid so." Nezu sighed. "With how extensive her powers and skill set were, it is very likely that the Herrscher has multiple quirks. We aren't sure how many, but given she can teleport, turn intangible, fly, and create projectiles, it's suffice to say she has an array. A single powerful quirk is one thing, having two is not out of the realm of possibility, but more than four."
"Only All For One would be capable of pulling off that kind of madness." All Might growled. Only AFO had the power to move quirks around like that. It wouldn't be the first time All Might had to deal with his multi-quirked minions. Even if All For One loved to hoard quirks for himself, it wasn't unknown for him to give out extras in return for loyalty and servitude. It also could explain how the Herrscher knew where to strike.
"I'm afraid so," Nezu answered. "That's the worst-case scenario. I'm sincerely hoping it's the wrong one."
"Why do I feel that it might very well be the most likely." All Might dreaded.
Izuku thought he was familiar with feeling fear. He had always felt it now and then in his life. He was a kid with no quirk, no special power to aid him, and surrounded by many with abilities so vast and dangerous that it would be strange not to feel scared. Regularly he saw criminals, always rushing to the scene of a crime in hopes of seeing a hero in action.
After all, when in public if a villain showed up, so too would a hero. Even yesterday when Izuku had thought he was alone, a hero still showed up, All Might had come to save him. Now before him, stood another villain, one who had broken into his house without him being any wiser. One who was supposedly just as strong as All Might.
He had screamed as one might expect when he recognized her, throwing himself over the couch and backing away from her. She…enjoyed the sight of it. He saw her smile widen as he cowered, he realized too late, that he had put himself in a corner. He hadn't even fully recovered from the slime villain and now, he was facing another one.
"I don't have anything of value." Izuku tried to reason. "We're not a very wealthy family." He had hoped if he told the villainess the truth, maybe she'd realize it was pointless robbing them and she would leave. That's generally what some villains wanted right, money.
"Oh, I don't need wealth." She chuckled. as she floated over to him. Landing with making the slightest of sounds. "I just need…you." She smiled as she leaned closer to Izuku"Relinquish the remaining control of your body and I'll ensure that whatever happens next…is quick and painless."She whispered into his ear.
"Wait…what?" Izuku was confused. Give her his body? What did she mean by that? Oh no, don't tell him it was that kind of villain. He paled even more as more horrifying images came to his mind.
"I mean exactly what I said." The young woman clarified she lifted a finger and pressed it onto his chest... "Your body, your mind, your soul…ever since yesterday," She told him as she pressed her finger into him. Izuku's eyes could only stare in horror as her hand phased into his chest. "It all belongs to me, now" She stated. He could feel her clenching her fist despite not seeing it.
The Herrscher pulled her hand out soon after. It was unscathed with no blood and no indication of where it had been. Looking down he saw no hole in his chest, but that feeling was burnt into his mind. He tried to piece together how he even landed in this situation.
"What…how." Izuku gasped, his mind connecting the dots. "Wait a second…that orb." The orb he had been lured to by that strange creature. The one it said held its mistress.
"Ah, so you can think." The woman answered. "But you're correct. When you touched the core, you became a host to me." She explained as she gestured to herself. "The Herrscher of the Void." She proudly proclaimed.
"What but that's…. how…it doesn't make any sense…how is that even possible?" Izuku's mind was at a loss for words. He tried to process it using the only thing he knew that made sense. "Is this your quirk?"
"It's amusing how much your head is looking like it will explode." The Herrscher chuckled. "But no, it's not my quirk, I don't have such a thing as the rest of you insects."She explained. "I am a Herrscher, a being born to bring Humanity's destruction" She elaborated.
"Humanity's…destruction." Izuku gaped.
"Yes. You should rejoice Izuku. I sensed the despair and hatred in your heart, buried deep within. It connected you to me. Then all I needed to do was lead you to me." The Herrscher explained, letting the pieces click into place for Izuku.
"You lied to me."
"Not so, I wanted help and you offered. How could I say no?" She questioned.
"That's not…I didn't know. I would have never let you out if I knew." Izuku denied.
"Perhaps you wouldn't have, but that's irrelevant because you already did. I'm here, and I'm not going anyway." The Herrscher chuckled. "All you can do now is stop wasting our time and disappear, and let me take your body."
"I won't do it." Izuku denied. "I won't give you my body."
The Herrscher laughed before him. "Oh, you think you have a choice. You already gave me your body, the only control you still have is how long you can still coexist with me." She told him.
"You see….I already can take over. I already did." She then glanced at the television. Izuku's eyes followed as the implications became clearer and clearer to him. "Yesterday. When you touched the core, you went to sleep, and I woke up…and I had a lot of fun." She smirked. "A lot of fun…I'm sure you'd like it."
"What you're doing now? You're just…delaying it." She told him.
"Delay…you mean you don't have full control," Izuku noted. A flash of hope had come to him. It wasn't all lost then.
"I mean your body isn't adjusted to my power." She clarified. "If you relinquish control, I can speed up the process and take over completely, but as for now…I'll have certain…limits." The Herrscher explained.
"Make no mistake, I will gain full control, it's not a matter of if, it's only a matter of when." She told him. "And when I do…" Her voice trailed off.
"You'll destroy everything." Izuku finished.
"Not everything, just all the humans that plague the planet. However, if you agree to relinquish control to me, I may spare your mind, and perhaps spare some of your loved ones, like your mom. What do you say, do we have a deal?"The Herrscher questioned.
There was silence between the two. Izuku said nothing, his expression was blank as he kept his head lowered. He had done this. Not only had he let the slime villain go but he also seemingly released another villain, one far more dangerous. They were right. He wasn't a hero. He was a useless failure. Still….
"Well….?" The Herrscher questioned.
"No." The word came out far more firmly than he let it. The thought of her hurting people, killing people, because of him… was not something he would allow.
"I'm sorry. What was that?" She said sternly.
"I said no," Izuku said as he looked up at the Herrscher. "I won't let you use me. I'm not a killer, I'm not a villain. I'm a hero, I will save people." He said defiantly. If there was ever a chance to be a hero it was now. He had already screwed up so much before. He couldn't screw this up again. Not when there were people's lives on the line.
The villainess cocked her head to the side. Her face smile had disappeared and her face was now blank and void of emotion. She floated around him, circling him like a predator, toying with its prey. He could feel her stare drilling into his body. Then she stopped.
Izuku braced himself. He expected the villainess to threaten him. Maybe she'd do something to intimidate him and scare him into submission. He didn't think she'd take being denied so well, most never did.
"Alright then." The woman said as she turned to walk away. She headed to the door before turning back to face him. "We'll just do it the long way, then." She told him. "I can wait a few months. I hope you can entertain me for that time, or else…." She told him as she leaned beside the door.
"What?" Izuku was shocked. He didn't think she'd have left so easily. Wait, this was too easy, maybe it was a trick.
"Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere." The Herrscher said. She didn't need to after all.
Izuku wanted to ask why, why didn't seem enraged, but he didn't get the chance. The front door had been opened and his eyes widened in horror once more. "Izuku, I'm home." Inko, his mother, greeted her as she walked inside, with several bags of groceries obscuring her view as she entered the apartment. She had walked straight past the Herrscher who was still hovering beside the door as it shut closed behind her.
Izuku's heart dropped as he saw the Herrscher standing right behind his mom, a sinister grin adorned across her face.