it ain't the same between them.

Ten years later and Katsuki Bakugou is still the definition of fucking insane. Ten years later and Izuku Midoriya finds himself fighting insanity.

"Nice to see ya again, Deku." The first words Katsuki has said since their battle has started is muffled by the blood that leaks from his mouth. He takes a big gulp, swallows crimson, and flashes stained teeth at Izuku.

The hero doesn't respond because he will not give this villain (the former shall of the boy he once admired) the satisfaction of hearing his voice. Instead, he rushes forward, leg glowing with power and finality, eyes glowing with hatred and sadness. Actions are all that will be said between them. Nothing else matters anymore.

Flames flicker and debris scatter. The world has abandoned them both, leaving them to their own devices. They fight recklessly, they fight with purpose, they fight with emotions exploding everywhere with each punch and kick. Katsuki laughs and so does Izuku. Just like the good ol' days.

All good things must come to an end. All bad things must find a beginning. They both realize that as Izuku towers over Katsuki, dirtied shoe against his neck. Just a bit more pressure and snap. Over. It'll finally be over. They'll finally be over.

Katsuki grins, the only form of a smile he is capable of doing. The blonde doesn't even bother to retaliate. Arms flailed out, hands charred and unrecognizable, Katsuki Bakugou has given up and Izuku Midoriya hates him for that. He hates, despises him, wants to kill him right here and now because the Kacchan he knew, the Kacchan he respected, would never give up.

"Any last words, Deku?" he chokes out. There are plenty of words that Izuku wants to say, but he leaves them behind in the back of his throat. The time for last words has ended, and they both knew it.

"Be a hero, Deku. Do it. Stop the villain. Stop me. Be the hero you always wanted to - "

Words stop, eyes grow dull, and Izuku refuses to look at the mess beneath him.


eehhh i don't really like the way this turned out, but it'll do for now.

i'm definitely going to play around with the concept of villain!kacchan some more tho.