Hello, and welcome to the next chapter!

hellspam; That's Ibara for you~ Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! Yeah, I thought he could do more, and he might do in the future of the canon, in this story though he's gonna have a few things that he is going to be doing. Himiko just doesn't care, and transforms even if it means she doesn't have any clothes on. Yeah, she's gonna appear earlier. They could do yeah~ That would be funny, thanks for the suggestions!

Derek 23; Thank you very much!

LoamyCoffee; Yeah, we're going to be going for some cool plots now!

Vizard Masky; Thank you very much! He did yeah, they all managed to win their fights! She has yeah, it was because he was shocked, he was lost for words, they will discuss more about their past together in the future when their arc comes up. Well, you wont have to wait much longer, their connection is going to be revealed rather soon. He's gonna be connected to him for a while yet, I can't spoil what's gonna happen in the future. Ibara was rather funny huh, saying such things like that. She might do~ Yeah, they're gonna be coming up with some plans together~ I'm pretty sure that Dabi probably is Touya Todoroki and changed his name to Dabi, the real surprise would be if he wasn't related to Endeavour, but I'm sure he is. Yeah, Dabi's gonna be a part of the story, he might even join Reaper's side now that Stain is there, and he likes Stain's thoughts about society. Reaper's real name is going to be revealed in chapter 30, so next chapter.

ShadowUzumaki55; Thanks very much! I'm glad that you liked it! We did yeah, they could be just working together, in a romantic relationship, we'll have to wait and see~ It was rather intense, and for Kenji, even more intense since he doesn't even know why these people are after him. Tomura doesn't see it as replacement, he sees it as them ruling the League of Villains. And yeah, All For One does in his twisted way. They did yeah, we'll be elaborating more on that in the future. He has yeah, Stain and Reaper are going to do quite a few things.

Guest 1; Yeah maybe~

KarmaChaos5; It had quite a good mix of different things huh~? Ibara doesn't care, and just asks what she wishes to ask about~ They do have a connection, and there is a reason why he's collecting others blood. Nope, it starts now, and will carry on towards that part of the story, we'll understand why that happens in some near future chapters. Well, someone's gonna reveal the connection, and we'll see who soon enough~ He does yeah, Kenji does as well with Midnight and Mt Lady. No, because he knows she's a good person who's saved her life, she might be a little crazed, but he knows she's not truly evil. Yeah, he has a feeling about it. In fact, next chapter is going to be some revelations about Reaper, including his name, which isn't really a secret or anything, Hikari calls him Reaper to distance herself from him emotionally, due to who he is, though in this chapter we'll see that Hikari still does have feelings for Reaper, and vice versa.

Ragna; Cool suggestions! Yeah, I saw that a while ago with the League of Villains and thought about Kenji saying something about it in the future. Maybe they could yeah~

Guest 2; He does yeah, we'll see more of that in the future. I could see that happening~

Guest 3; They're at least somewhat together, friends, lovers, we'll see in the future. That would be nice. Yeah, I thought so, it makes sense that Daisuke would want to have someone like that to spy on Kenji when he feels as if he's in danger. He could prevent it, he's rather strong, even Reaper has said he's stronger than him, and Reaper's stronger than Stain, so Daisuke technically, if he was in the Hero business, would be the Number Two Hero if he so desired right now. Yeah, that would be cool!

Dk rap; Thanks! Yeah, that's Ibara for you, she's rather an interesting woman huh~? He did yeah, and I always thought she was interesting. That would be rather funny, thanks for the suggestions!

Guest 4; Daisuke's 21 years old, going on 22 years old soon enough. Yeah, those ages seem consistent for the rest of them, though Hikari looks to be in her late twenties early thirties due to her Quirk keeping her looking young, full of Life and all that good stuff.

Guest 5; Mina's gonna be partnered with Kenji during a future arc, I wont spoil when though it is going to develop their relationship more. For the final exams, I know who's gonna be his partner.

Kokomi saiki; She does yeah, it is pretty awesome~ Yeah, they do have a pretty good partnership, she finds them and he kicks the crap out of them~ Yeah, he'd probably be like that. Hikari would probably comedic cry about that. Daisuke's 21 going on 22 years old. So he's about ten years younger than she is, though it's fine~ Daisuke might like older women.

Dark King Marcel; Thank you very much! I'm glad that you like the story! And I'll try my best!

Guest 6; I guess a little yeah~

Guest 7; Ooh there is going to be a big team up between the siblings. And that would be pretty cool~ Irina's going to be going through quite a bit, even after what happens to All For One. She might become a vigilante, or something else. He might be a Hero, or a vigilante, he seems to be in contact with Hero's at least. That would be funny.

Bobby Jenkins; Yeah, that sounds cool! I like it!

Silver crow; Thanks very much! Yeah, Ibara just doesn't care, and does what she wants to do~ They did yeah, and Stain did yeah~ Hehe, they had a little adorable scene together huh~? I'm glad you liked it! Yeah, it was a tough fight but they did their best! It was yeah, he doesn't want anyone to die even if it is Stain. It is yeah, it's gonna be quite, something~ He is and they have quite a fun relationship between them. It was yeah, he's been through a lot so he's rather tough, even with Stain's killing intent, he fought through it. Himiko and Kenji are gonna be quite strong together now. He is yeah~ They'll always have some kind of connection between them. That could be cool~ It would be a perfect chance to show off his intelligence and skills and all. It would be funny.

Guest 8; Ooh if it happened, he wouldn't be pleased, and would begin a rampage~

AlphaOmega; Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! He's got some plans for them, we'll see what in the future. He does seem to be with them huh~? He did, in his own way, teach Kenji something and it has made him all the more determined. It is yeah, we'll see quite a good improvement between them. Yeah, it came as a shock, but it's gonna set up a number of things, one being shown in this chapter. It is going to be rather difficult to say the least~

Neonlight01; He does yeah, he has some goals in mind even with the blood. They surely did yeah! It was quite the fight and it was hard. He does yeah, and we'll have to wait and see about that. He is yeah, he's not the type to be at the forefront and does things in the shadows to keep his family safe. Yeah, Daisuke's 21 going onto 22 years old, and yeah, they'd be alright with it.

There's some information at the bottom of the chapter about something you guys and girls can get involved with, so check that out if you're interested~ Well, with nothing else to say, it's time to start the chapter!


Kenji's Adversities!

Kenji stared down a monster...

All For One.

His expressions Kenji couldn't see, but he was sure that he was smirking.

He could feel All For One's emotions as if they were his own.

Delight, joy, and a desire of wanting.

It was sickening.

He could feel it deep within his stomach, he felt like throwing up.

But he willed himself to walk closer.

"So, Kenji, are you ready to stop running now?"

All For One asked, his large arms going behind his back.

Kenji inhaled slowly, trying to calm his rapid heart.

"There's no point, I can't escape you."

"That's right, you can't escape me." All For One moved closer, and sat down on a nearby chair, Kenji sat down on a chair opposite him. "Kenji, my dear boy. Last time, we were speaking about All Might and how he was lying to you. Would you like me to explain?"

"All Might wouldn't lie to me-"

"Yet he did before." All for One countered, Kenji feeling a sharp pain to his heart. "I said to you that I wouldn't lie to you, so I'll tell you a very real truth right now. One day, All Might's apprentice, and you, are going to have a battle."

"A-A battle...? W-Why would we battle?"

"Because you carry on my legacies, and he carries on All Might's. It's destined that you and he will clash one day, and I will make sure you'll come out as the winner."

"I don't carry-"

"You will. And that's why, I'll prepare you for that time when it comes."

"But, I don't want to fight him...he's my friend, I'd never hurt him!"

All For One released a chortle.

"I fought Nana Shimura, the woman who had the Quirk before All Might did, she opposed me, and I killed her, it was pathetic how she died. And you, will kill All Might's apprentice."

Kenji looked on horrified.

To kill Izuku...

He'd never do that.

Kenji couldn't even tell if All For One was serious, or he was trying to force Kenji's hand.

"D-Do you even know who has the Quirk...?"

"Heeeh, that's my secret Kenji, but he'll turn on you."

"H-He'd never turn on me!"

All For One held a large smirk on his disfigured shadow covered face.

"He will Kenji. Don't worry, it is easy to kill someone. At first, it might feel disgusting, but the more you do it, the easier it gets. You want to change the world, right? Then change it with me, and we'll rule this world together with Tomura. The three of us will rule this world, and with that boy dealt with, nothing can oppose us all. This world has harmed you and Tomura, it's time to make it your own."

"N-No...I wont...I wont hurt my friend...he's my best friend...I'm nothing like you...I'd never hurt him...he's All Might's successor, All Might chose him and as his friend, if you try and harm him, I'll protect him from you."

Kenji looked petrified.

But, he wouldn't allow All For One to harm Izuku, no matter what.

All For One placed his hand on the side of Kenji's face which felt like his flesh was melting, making him feel sick.

"Just remember, I'm the only one you can trust, I'd never hurt you Kenji." Kenji's eyes lowered. "I'd never abandon you, I'll give you everything. All I ask in return is you stand by me, and swear your loyalty to the League of Villains, become its leader with Tomura, and you kill All Might's apprentice for me, and maybe All Might too. I just had an idea, if you and I kill All Might together, then the world will know true fear. Together, we could do it, not even All Might could stand before us."

What he said churned Kenji's stomach.

To kill All Might, and Izuku...

He knew All For One would be twisted since he forced Irina to attack him, but he never thought he'd be this twisted as to try and force Kenji to kill his best friend, and the man he idolized.

What was worse was that he sounded as if he could force Kenji to do it, and that terrified him all the more.

Kenji could feel his heart beat increasing more and more as All For One drew near...


"No stay away from me!"

Kenji's eyes shot open and panted slowly, sweat dripping down his face, Shoto looked towards him with concern.

"Kenji-kun, are you okay?"

Kenji rubbed his eyes while seeing the concerned looks from Izuku and Iida, recalling that he was in the hospital right now.

They had been taken there after the incident with Stain. Though Hikari patched most of them up, they had a check over, he was glad that Mt Lady was safe, he had heard before.

"Y-Yeah, I'm okay. I'm right as rain."

He gave a smile, hiding what just happened.

"How can rain be right?"

Kenji chuckled nervously.

"It's just a saying Shoto-chan. I'm alright. Anyway, Stain was quite the monster in a fight. So fast, agile. I don't know if I could've taken him down alone...no, I probably wouldn't be able to right now."

"I'd have to agree, none of us alone couldn't of taken him down."

Shoto imputed her thoughts, Iida agreeing slowly.

"He wasn't trying to kill any of you however." He revealed. "He tried to kill me though."

"It's just a testament to how strong you are Iida-kun. To be able to stand up to him and face down your fears."

Izuku expressed joyfully, but Iida didn't exactly look pleased.

"That's not true...I was..."

"It's alright Iida-san, you've learned from what happened, and this will help you move forward. Stop tormenting yourself, you're alive, and you learned from a mistake, call this a success."

Iida was thankful that Kenji said that, it took a load off his mind.

"...Yes you're right Mikami-kun, I need to stop tormenting myself, and look to the future."

"Yes that's right. Though next time you wish to face down a Hero Killer, give us a call, kay?"

Kenji joked with a soft smile.

Iida gave an appreciative smile.

"Mikami-kun I..."

Before he could finish, the door opened, and it revealed Gran Torino and the Hero that Iida had been shadowing.

"Gran Torino!"

Izuku cheered, while Iida remained silent, looking towards the Hero that had been there in Hosu with him.

Gran Torino didn't exactly look happy with Izuku, storming over to the young man, who looked worried.

"You, I have a few choice words for you. I told you to stay within the train, and because you didn't, you got hurt, and could have been killed."

"I-I'm sorry!"

Izuku bowed his head faster than Kenji would have thought possible.

Gran Torino however, shook his head.

"Before that, you have a visitor."

Kenji cocked his head and saw at the door that there was a dog faced man.

He didn't know who that was, though he was sure that he was with the police due to the badge that he had with him.

"This is Tsuragamae, with the police."

Izuku's face dropped, while Iida and Shoto stood up. Kenji didn't stand up, he just looked on towards him.

"Please stay seated, don't worry about bowing." Izuku calmed himself, and the others looked on curiously. "You're the U.A Students who brought down the Hero Killer. Stain has some serious injuries...but, I need to inform you Mikami-kun about something."

"...What do you mean by that?"

Shoto demanded, Kenji looked on with worried eyes.

Tsuragamae didn't exactly look thrilled either.

"You see, it is true that he suffered burns, broken bones, and other injuries, though it is true that Mikami-kun healed him quite well which was good. It is the reason why the police don't use Quirk's like that. And not certified Hero's in training like yourself as well. That's why the Hero system is in place. Whether you were against the Hero Killer or not, none of you have the authority to harm the Villain. For this, the people that were in charge of you, Gran Torino and the others will receive punishment."

"He would have killed us if we didn't use our Quirk's. Iida-san defended a few Hero's that would have died if he didn't show up. And Izuku-kun stepped in to save Iida-san and then we showed up to support them. It was self defence, and preservation of life."

Kenji voiced his opinion on the matter.

"I realize that, but there are still laws that need to be followed."

Kenji furrowed his eyebrows as Shoto spoke up.

"Kenji-kun's right, they would have been killed if we didn't show up. That's what Hero's do, isn't it sir? We protected those who couldn't protect themselves."

"You aren't full fledged Hero's yet. You need to learn many things before you become Hero's."

Shoto didn't look pleased, and stormed towards him despite the protests that the others gave. Kenji walked towards her, and placed his hands on her shoulders.

"Shoto-chan, lets listen to him until the end, okay?"

Shoto paused, standing beside Kenji.

"That would be what would stand at the police department." He scratched the bridge of his nose. "However, that was if it was made public. We have already talked to the other students that were in Hosu that night, and they have agreed to keep it silent. So, we're going to say that Endeavour, and Vitality saved the day. It would be like you weren't involved at all." Some of the people in the room weren't thrilled about it, but understood why it had to be that way. "You would receive no acclaim at all. But this would be the last you would hear about punishments. The choice is yours of course. Personally, I know where I stand. I don't want to damage any personal young careers like your own for this."

"...Yes, you're right, I agree to those terms."

Iida bowed his head, Shoto and Izuku doing the same.

"I accept the proposal."

"Y-Yes, I feel the same." Izuku's eyes went towards Kenji who hadn't said anything. "Ken-kun, aren't you..."

"Yeah, I don't care about fame, don't want anymore negative publicity my way anyway~" Izuku looked relieved at the small joke Kenji did. Kenji folded his arms and then spoke up. "What's this thing you wished to tell me?"

"Yes...actually, this is something that I need to tell you in private."

Kenji nodded without a word, and left the room with the dog cop.

As soon as he left, Ibara appeared at the door.

"S-Shiozaki-san?"

Izuku spoke up, Iida tilted his head as Ibara walked forward with a leaflet.

"Please read these, thank you."

Ibara handed out leaflets to everyone in the room, before leaving.

Izuku and the others looked at the leaflet, and it read 'Kenji Mikami. Man, Myth, or Legend?' with a picture of a smiling Kenji in the middle giving the peace sign which confused Izuku.

"S-So...I guess, man...? He's not a myth so..."

"Legend." Shoto answered, to the awe of the others. "At least, I can say that his member is."

""Pft! W-What!?""

Iida and Izuku spat out, Shoto tilted her head.

"Yes, I can personally say that his member is a legend, it is a great size."

Izuku's face turned bright red with embarrassment while Iida looked shell shocked.

Shoto however remained her normal self as she read the content of the leaflet.


Once out of the room, and away from prying ears, Kenji faced the dog cop.

"So...is this about Stain? Is it because I kicked him? Am I being punished separately and you don't want them to know? Because I don't regret kicking him. He did try and kidnap me and tried to kill my friends."

That's the only logical thing Kenji could think of.

But, he was way off base.

"No, that's not it...because he targeted you directly, and we don't want to cause mass hysteria...Mikami-kun, the thing is...he's got away."

It was like Kenji's world was shattered at that moment.

His hands shook, and his body was quivering.

Stain...had gotten free…

He was out there, and he could come for him at any time…

"Y...You are joking...after all our efforts, he still got away? H-How did he get away? I don't understand, I healed him sure, but he wouldn't of been able to walk..."

Kenji of course was panicking.

This was a man who posed a very serious threat.

Now that Stain was out there, he could feel his chest tighten, he felt sweat dripping off of his brow, and he felt sick inside of his body, especially with the fact that All For One was haunting his dreams, now Stain haunted him in the waking world, he wasn't safe anywhere.

"I know it must be stressing, considering you were his target. However, be rest assured, we will take many precautions. And what I said about his injuries are correct, he wont be able to move for a little while. But still, this has to be kept silent for the most part. Please don't tell your friends inside of that room about Stain being free. Even the media doesn't know about it yet."

"...You have to keep it secret in case the world might be thrown into chaos, that's what you're saying, yes? Even though he's a dangerous criminal, revealing his escape now would only have people's faith within the systems of Hero's and the police to drop, and could crime rate to go even higher than it no doubt will do. I wont say anything to my friends sir."

The man nodded his head.

"Thank you. Because he expressed interest in you. I couldn't allow you to not know about that. Some of the top Hero's have been told as well as the police force of course knowing, and eventually, we'll have to let the media know something. But we'd like to keep this a secret for now, and detain him before anything else happens, the less that know, the less hysteria is among the masses, we can't give Stain anymore ammunition than he already has. We aren't even sure on who had helped him. Whether that be the League of Villains or someone else, we aren't privy to the information just yet. But as I said...he is going to be targeting you most likely, so there will be a detail placed on you to make sure that you are safe immediately."

Kenji thought that this nightmare would be over...but, it seemed to have just begun.

Kenji remembered his past, how people had gotten hurt if they watched him, or they had turned on him.

He'd rather not go through that again.

"The last detail I had...I don't want anyone to be hurt because of me, or they turn on me and try to hurt me. My sister...please use that detail to find her. She's been taken by the League of Villain's, she needs the help more than me."

Kenji thought it would be the best.

But the police chief has different plans.

"...It doesn't work quite like that. I'm afraid. There are many issues. We have to determine what she has done, what she could do, and how she could affect society. We don't know if she is a Villain or a tragic circumstance, and is being used. Until we can determine that, I can't be sure on how we are going to handle this situation."

"It's the latter of that! She's a victim! It's Tomura Shigaraki-kun who is using Irina to his own ends! She wouldn't do this unless she was being forced to do that!"

"Please don't be offended, but you haven't seen your sister in a long time, and she next appears out of the blue, and tried to kidnap yourself for the League of Villains. Can you honestly say that your sister would do this?"

"...She wouldn't do this without being forced. She cried...she cried when she was forced to try and take me."

Kenji didn't even need to think about it.

Irina was a kind soul.

She was like Hikari, someone that believed in truth, in justice, someone that always wanted to do the right thing.

"If you give me permission, then I could help you out. I could help you save my-"

"It's impossible."

Kenji's hopes felt like they had been dashed.

"But why…?"

He didn't get it.

He would be able to help, that's what Kenji thought anyway.

"Because, this is your family member, you can't be impartial during an investigation. There could be tampering of evidence to make sure your sister isn't guilty."

"I wouldn't do that, I would follow the law. Sir, please you have to let me help out...she's my sister...she's my only sister... She's all alone in the clutches of madmen who wish to do her harm...I have to save her...they're using...my sister...for so many years..I thought she was dead...and now she's been with them for so long...please, you have to let me help her...this bastard took her...and I couldn't do a thing to help her...please let me help her now..."

It was his heartfelt plea.

To just help rescue his sister.

He wasn't one to stand back and do nothing at all, especially if it was family which touched Tsuragamae's heart.

He wasn't emotionless.

He could see how much this meant to Kenji, and if it was his family, he'd want to do the same.

Tsuragamae placed a hand on Kenji's head, petting slowly.

"I know it must be hard to just sit back and do nothing. But don't worry, we are going to do everything we can to help your sister."

"Then I can help out...even if it isn't directly. I know how Tomura-kun thinks, I know what he does, and how he acts...if you'll allow me, then I can help you all out. I know you're in a position where it must be difficult, but I don't have to directly involve myself in the case, just giving information would be enough. I've helped before...All Might, he'll vouch for me...he knows that I can help...please, you don't know what this means to me."

That's what Kenji wanted.

He hated sitting on the sidelines.

He wanted to protect his sister, and if that meant getting involved, then he would do that.

"Yes, while I agree that you are highly intelligent, as I said, I can't risk that you would tamper with evidence. Don't get me wrong, I don't believe that you would for an instant. But there could be others that would be persuaded that you would if this ever went to trial about your sisters involvement with the League of Villains. Besides, you have more important things to worry about, like Stain."

Kenji knew he was right, but he couldn't just stand by and do nothing as his sister was targeted, and held against her will. If she was being forced, then he would have to do something, that's how he honestly felt. He wanted to be able to do something, anything that would help out his elder sister.

Then there was Stain, who he was getting worried about.

But he wasn't going to back down from Stain either.

"...Yes I know sir."

Tsuragamae bent down towards Kenji, and got eye level with him, giving him a kind expression, seeing the conflicted expression on Kenji's face.

"Believe it or not, I do genuinely understand your frustrations and your sadness about what happened to your sister. I will do everything I can to help return your sister to your side, and I am sure that the Hero's will do everything they can as well. And the detail placed on you, I promise they wont do what others did to you in the past, I've screened them myself, they wont try and hurt you."

Kenji sighed in defeat.

"Alright, if that's how it is. I'll leave it to you."

Kenji hated that he didn't have a choice. But he had to go along with it.

"Good boy, then you can go back and relax. Try hard not to think about the dangers of Stain and your sister, okay? Trust me, it doesn't lead to anything good. It will drive you crazy. Just leave this to the professionals. Believe in the justice system, it will work out."

"I'll try my best. Thank you sir. I'm sorry for getting heated, there's just a lot going on right now with Stain, my sister, and I've not slept properly in a while, I didn't mean to sound offensive or trying to doubt the Hero's or the police, I'm sure they're very capable, and I know you'll do everything you can."

"I completely understand, you don't have to apologize to me. Well, I have some forms to fill in, if you'll excuse me. Be safe Mikami-kun."

Tsuragamae bowed his head as did Kenji, and walked away.

Kenji watched him go, and then folded his arms.

"If I can't work with the police and the Hero's, I'll do my own investigation. I don't want to do it this way...I want to leave it to the police and Hero's...but, this is Irina, I lost Irina those years ago, I wont lose her again. I know about Tomura-kun more than the Hero's and police, I know what he'll do, so I'll find out the information and give it secretly to the Hero's and the police...I wont break the law, but I wont sit around and do nothing either." Kenji took out his phone and dialed a number, then the girl answered. "Himiko-chan, I need to talk to you. Face to face preferably. I need to discuss options."

[Right away~ I'll meet you on the roof~]

"Right."

Kenji hung up the phone and walked to the roof.


However, as he walked, Kenji was stopped by Shoto who came out of a room, and moved closer towards him.

"Ah, Kenji-kun, there you are. Are you okay?"

Kenji didn't want to speak about what happened with Stain being free, he couldn't.

"Yes, I'm fine~"

Shoto wasn't convinced.

Shoto pulled closer, and wrapped her arms around his body tightly.

"Kenji-kun, don't worry, you were there for me, I'll be here for you. Anything you need."

Kenji's hand went towards her face, and gently brushed her skin.

"Thank you Shoto-chan, it means a lot to me."

"No need to thank me, you came for me when I needed you. Also, Iida just finished telling us about his arm being damaged. He might not be able to move his fingers that well from now on..."

"He'll need an operation to correct the injury then from what I heard before from my Mom. She would be able to fix the damage easily enough with her Quirk and surgical talents."

"He said that he wouldn't do that until he's become a real Hero."

Kenji chuckled, surprising Shoto.

"I expected an answer like that honestly. He would say something like that. He's probably accepted what happened, and how he acted. If he's willing to live with it, then that means he's even more determined, just like Deku-kun as well. Even then, I'm quite determined as well."

"Yes...but, it seems that each time I'm involved, people get hurt as a result."

Kenji gave her a curious look, seeing her dejected face.

"Don't say that Shoto-chan, you haven't done anything wrong."

"Maybe...I just feel like that."

Kenji's lips placed themselves against Shoto's own, causing her eyes to widen.

When he pulled away, he smiled.

"Sorry, I was forward then huh..."

"No, please don't apologize, it is fine." Shoto assured, hugging him even tighter. "This is good Kenji-kun."

"Yeah, it is good. But you're tired, I can feel it, you should get some sleep."

"You should as well."

He chuckled awkwardly.

"Probably yeah. There's just something that I need to do though before that."

Shoto cocked her head.

"Something?"

"Nothing too worrying. I promise."

He spoke while brushing a bang of her hair behind her ear.

"...Okay, then I'll go to bed." She locked lips with the young man, causing the pair to blush slightly. "I'm always here for you Kenji-kun."

"Thank you Shoto-chan, it means a lot to me. I'm always here for you as well."

He assured her kindly, giving her one last kiss before going towards the roof, Shoto though watched on and was worried about him, wishing that she could do something, anything to take the pain that was filling his heart away.


Meanwhile, Hikari was sorting out several paperwork that she needed to sort out. Because of what happened, and now that Stain was out...she of course had heard about it, and wondered who had broken him out, and prayed that it wasn't anything to do with Kenji. Momo and the other were currently still training, Hikari couldn't deny that they were very determined people.

She also thought about Irina.

Now that Kenji knew that she was alive with the League of Villain's, it was hard for her to even contemplate, and for Kenji, she didn't even know what he was going to be feeling at this moment in time.

As she sat within an office, Gran Torino came into the room, Hikari stiffening.

"Ooh God..."

Gran Torino waved his hand at her.

"Relax Hikari, I haven't come to do anything."

Hikari wasn't so sure.

She just could watch what was going to happen.

"I heard about your daughter, it seems that she's with the League of Villains."

"Not by choice Gran Torino-sama, she's there because she was taken by All For One. I know people have doubts. But I know my daughter. Even if it has been years...she wouldn't be doing this unless he forced her, brainwashed her, I don't know yet, but my Irina wouldn't do this to her brother. She would not cause harm to her brother like this. She loved Kenji, she still does...it's him...it has to be him. He is making my girl do this..."

Gran Torino didn't look happy about that.

"I see, that's how it is...does Toshinori know?"

Hikari confirmed it with a nod of her head.

"Yeah, he was there when I found out as well. Seems like my husband had known all along...and now that Kenji knows...I'm worried that All For One will try something with him."

"How so?"

Hikari bowed her head sadly.

"Because...Kenji would do anything to protect his family, and All For One knows that. He just took Irina to use her Quirk to get to Kenji. She's very strong in her own right...but, Kenji's Quirk is exactly what he wants...and if he gets it...or if he somehow manipulates Kenji as well..." She placed a hand on her forehead. "I don't know what to do. I can't defeat All For One, and with Toshi like he is now...even I don't know if he could either..."

Gran Torino moved closer to the younger woman, and took a seat beside her.

"You know, sometimes the best thing to do is just do your best."

"My best huh...I tried my best, and my family became fractured..."

"Fractured, yes. Broken, no."

"Gran Torino-sama..."

He adopted a small smile.

"You see, I always thought you were quite strong Hikari. Emotionally speaking I mean. Not that you aren't strong physically, because you are. But, you've been through a lot in your life, and that trait has passed down to your son. I saw him during the Sports Festival, and his little break down, and hearing what he said, if he didn't have the emotional strength you gave him, there would be no way in hell that child would still be standing, let alone staying sane. Yet, he is, because of you. And with your daughter being with the League, we will find her, I promise you. She will be fairly discussed, and I'll do everything I can to make sure that she isn't punished. She's just a kid that is being used by disgusting Villain's, this isn't her fault."

Hikari adopted a bright smile for the older man.

"Thank you...I just need to protect my son, and get my daughter back from him. And my other son as well...Kenji said that he saw him, I'd like to see Daisuke once more, I'm sure that it would be amazing to see him again...my adorable son, all grown up..."

Hikari knew it would be hard, but that's what she wanted to do. Keep him safe. Even if it was from All For One.

"Yes, I know. And with the news of the Hero Killer, it seems that things are going to be rather complex."

"Yes...he seems to be after Kenji as well...seems like spring breeze is sort after by different Villain's. Damn Villain's, I wish that they'd leave my baby alone."

"That's the nature of this world though. He's strong, and he's going to be able to do many different things in the future. They want to perverse that and make him a Villain, All For One wants him and we have to do what we can to make sure that he doesn't get your son."

Hikari knew that was true.

Everything Gran Torino had said was true.

"Yes, you're right. That's why I have to do my best to be as strong as I can and make Kenji as strong as he can be so he can defend himself. I know the police are putting a detail on my son to keep him safe, but there will be a time for him when he has no choice but to defend himself."

"You're right about that. He has much potential with his duel Quirk, and from what I saw during the Sports Festival, he is very clever in using his Quirk."

"He is his Father's son after all, very intelligent."

"Yes, I suppose so. That's the one thing about Reaper, he definitely is very intelligent."

Hikari smiled at Gran Torino who did the same thing.


Upon Kenji reaching the roof, and closing the door behind him, Himiko stepped out of the shadows, and moved closer towards. What he saw was Himiko, dressed in a very sexy looking nurses outfit, short skirt, and revealing top which allowed her assets to be seen rather well. Kenji could feel himself heating up from the appearance of a surprisingly seductive Himiko.

"W-Why are you wearing that?"

Himiko waved a hand through her hair, and bent over, revealing some of her breasts, the top portion of her breasts, and made him blush even more, something that she very much liked.

"Ooh, my baby's all banged up~ Don't worry, your nurse has arrived~"

Kenji blushed lightly, but shook his head, and turned his head to the side.

"N-No, I currently don't need one."

Himiko adopted a small pout, and moved closer. She ran her delicate finger up and down his body, licking her lips hungrily.

"Are you sure that you don't want this good nurse to help you my baby...?" Himiko leaned closer, teasingly licking his ear, sending pleasure through his body. "...I can be a naughty nurse for you if you'd like? I've been bad Kenji-kun, would you give me some punishment~?"

"Pft!" He did a spit take, blushing madly. "W-What?!"

Himiko released a giggle.

"Don't worry, I'll give you a good check over, on every inch of your body."

She ran her eyes down his body, landing at his hip area, causing him to blush up a storm.

He turned away, with a trembling lip, while Himiko smiled, glad that she could do this now.

Inhaling several breaths, he calmed down and turned to her seriously.

"I-I have just heard that Stain has been freed, and I can only think of two groups that would want him. The League of Villain's, and my Father's group. Since you're apart of my Father's group, could you tell me if he's gone there?"

Himiko confirmed it with a nod, worrying him.

"Yes, Dad caught him not long ago, and is tending to his wounds now with our doctors and all. But don't worry, your Dad totes loves you and wont allow Hero Killer Stain to come to you in such an aggressive manner, unless it was like to test you, or Stain disobeyed orders and came for you. Things like that. But don't worry, I'll always have your back...your broad, sexy, delicious body with a tight..."

Himiko began drooling.

She looked down and up his body and could feel heat pooling into her body like she was going to jump Kenji at any second.

She licked her lips, and Kenji saw that she was showing a dirty smile on her face.

He didn't even want to know what she was thinking about right now, so he snapped his fingers in front of her face.

"Himiko-chan."

Himiko shook her head of the thoughts that she had.

"The point is, I've got your back~"

Kenji placed a hand on his forehead.

"I see. What does he want with the Hero Killer? Do you know?"

Himiko shook her head once more.

"Sorry hunny bear, but I don't know. Your Dad tends to keep his private thoughts...well private. He doesn't broadcast many to his thoughts, even I don't fully know what he's gonna do. If I had to guess, it would probably be because of his Quirk to stop people by licking their blood."

Kenji's eyebrows were furrowed.

"...Yes, I could see why that would be useful to my Father. He could slice peoples bodies quickly, and give Stain the blood, to lick. Those two together are a very deadly combination, so that makes sense."

Himiko let out a small giggle.

"So, Kenji-kun, what are you going to do about your sister? And that handy bastard anyway?"

Kenji furrowed his eyebrows.

"That's a good question. I want to go and do something...but, I wouldn't know where to begin. She's with the League of Villains...I thought about going myself, to be a double agent, but even Tomura-kun isn't that stupid to believe that I would suddenly switch sides, and since the police wont let me intervene, I have to be creative, and work within the law while providing assistance."

"So, you need an inside person then?"

Kenji agreed with a nod of his head.

"It isn't like I wish to endanger people...but, it would be better if I had some knowledge on what their strengths were, their weaknesses, what Quirk's they had, their goals, then I could figure out a countermeasure against them and stop them all...ugh, it is going to be tricky, and now with the police basically benching me...that bastard Tomura-kun and this All For One user...I don't even know what Quirk's he has, so I can't determine a battle plan against him...if he has multiple, the possibilities are endless, it is frightening to know what could happen. I need to at least prepare the Hero's and police with the Quirks if I can't work with them...I'd ask All For One himself, but he probably wouldn't tell me..."

Himiko could see that it would be hard for Kenji himself to do it, since he was a Hero in training.

She then saw her chance, and decided to take it.

"Then, if it is about doing things like that, allow me to become your inside woman~"

Kenji's brow grew wider.

"W-What? I couldn't ask that!"

Kenji was adamant, he wouldn't do that to her.

"But you just said that you need someone on the inside, and you can't do it because he would be suspicious along with you being a Hero in training. So I'll do it. He doesn't know me, the police don't know of me and neither do Hero's so they can't say anything about my involvement, I've been hidden since the beginning, and I can take care of myself with them, and gather all of the information that we need."

Himiko countered.

Kenji still didn't like it though.

"Even then, I wouldn't risk someone's life. Tomura-kun is unpredictable, I couldn't ask you to go in there, and be my inside woman, I couldn't ask someone to place themselves in danger for me."

Kenji was firmly against it.

"But I could do it~ Don't worry about me sweetie, it is alright~ I'll find out what you need to know, and then I'll tell you what it is, and then we can put those bad guys in jail once and for all, and get you your sister back~"

"But that would be too dangerous...I wouldn't place you in that danger."

Himiko's hand went over her heart, and she hugged onto him tightly.

"Don't be so cute Kenji-kun, don't worry about me. I have been trained by the best. I can handle almost any situation. And even if I can't, then I'll have you by my side~ That's all I want after all, I wanna marry you and be your wife and then we'd be happy with our adorable children~"

"Even then..."

Himiko took Kenji's face, and overlaid her lips onto his own briefly.

"Leave it to me, I can make this better. I'm all yours after all."

Himiko said with a dutiful smile on her face.

"But...it's so dangerous. I wouldn't send my worst enemy into a vipers den like that, never mind you."

Himiko's fingers brushed over his face gently, and soothingly.

"Don't worry about me worry wart. Allow me to worry about me. You just worry about the plan of action against Tomura-chan and the others as well. You're dead smart so I can trust you to come up with some good plans..."

"Even though I don't want you too, and my plans aren't guarantees, things can go wrong...you're so determined so you'll do it anyway, wont you?"

"Yup~"

She didn't even deny it.

So Kenji, against his better wishes for her not to do this, gave her some advice.

"To join the League of Villain's...Tomura-kun wants things his way, he's got a huge ego, so stroking that ego will help you get inside. Call him the best, say things about the Nomu's inspiring you to become a Villain and join the Nomu's Master's side and things like that. If I'm right, then he would hate that Stain got the attention during Hosu, so play on that but, don't lay it on too thick, or he'll know about it. Even add me into the mix, Tomura-kun wishes to have me in the mix, so saying you're my fan might help you along."

"I see, I see. Makes sense. Yeah, I can totally do that~"

"Even then, I wish you wouldn't do this just for me. We can always find a better way than to risk you."

Himiko felt touched by what he was saying.

"It's alright, don't worry~"

"Himiko-chan that's..."

Before he could finish, the door behind them opened.

Kenji turned to see Katsuki walking through the door.

He quickly turned to Himiko, and saw that she was gone.

"Damn she's fast."

He murmured to himself, wondering where she had gone.

Katsuki then came up to Kenji and embraced him tightly. He held onto her back, and stroked her hair. He looked her up and down, and noticed some changes.

"...Kacchan, why is your hair like that? And your jeans...those are terrible on you...sorry Kacchan, you know that I love you, but those jeans...and your hair is weird..."

"Ugh, it's that damn Best Jeanist! I hate him so much! Now come on!"

"Waaah!"

Katsuki snatched Kenji away.


A while later, Kenji sat on a park bench with Katsuki. His head laid on her shoulder, her hand touching his own, holding it tightly. Their fingers interlocked, and he looked towards the courtyard that was the hospital, and Kenji knew that a police detail was watching him from a distance, he didn't like it at all.

"Tch...seems like you've had a hard time lately."

"Yeah, that's right..."

Kenji sighed out, Katsuki lifting his head, and brought her lips onto his own. Their kiss melted the hearts of the other, and their embrace came even closer than before. Then when breaking the kiss, she saw how depressed he looked.

"I wish I was there, I could have helped you...so, that girl that tried to kidnap Handy Mandy was actually your sister...she was very powerful...and now thinking about it, her Quirk did control others...and it could control lives I suppose..."

While Katsuki was speaking aloud her thoughts, Kenji opened his mouth to speak.

"When I was younger, she could control insects, and other things. She's grown to be able to control humans and their Quirk's...I suppose if she makes contact with a persons Quirk Factor, when she could activate it or deactivate it at will if she is so way inclined. But, since most can get her lines off easily, she can't keep them like that...damn, she's really grown strong...she really attacked me with the others...it just doesn't seem like the sister I remember...my older sister didn't do bad things...she was always the kindest, sweetest person..."

"Damn bastards, if I had my hands on them, I'd explode their heads off!"

Despite feeling sad, Kenji let out a chuckle.

"You always make me smile Kacchan."

"Damn straight..." Katsuki's annoyed eyes went to her hair. "Will you kill off that damn hair gel Best Jeanist used?! It is pissing me off! I can't switch back to normal! I'm sure there's something wrong with that man! I hate him so much!"

"Hehe, sure. Come here."

Katsuki grumbled something, as they switched positions, her head was now on his chest, and he ran his fingers through her hair, killing off the gel. While he did, Katsuki held his other hand within her own.

Then Ibara came up towards Katsuki with a leaflet in her hand.

"Holy Pervert, what do you want?"

Ibara tilted her head, saw Kenji embracing Katsuki, and placed a hand over her heart, and gave a smile.

"Such an Angel."

Katsuki narrowed her eyes while Kenji cocked his head.

"What did you say?"

Ibara handed the leaflet to Katsuki.

"Please read that. Also, you're the one to talk to if people wish to join...the word is harem."

Kenji looked baffled, but Katsuki gave her a curious look.

"Yeah, get on my good side, and I'll consider it."

Ibara placed her hands together, and what appeared to be a halo appeared above her head, freaking Kenji out.

"Yes, then I would to be with Mikami-sama, and shine his light onto the world, and change it for the better. His Father has approved of my joining with his son, and his Mother has expressed interests on people loving her child. I believe we would be compatible. Please consider me for the harem. Though it is unusual, I have also decided to become serious. Thank you for your time, first girlfriend."

Katsuki knitted her eyebrows together while Kenji looked shell shocked.

"Yeah, that's good Holy Pervert."

"Then I must be off, and continue spreading the good work. Mikami-sama, we should talk soon about our relationship. Goodbye my Angel-sama."

Before he could say anything, Ibara walked off, and Katsuki saw the title 'Kenji Mikami. Man, Myth, or Legend?' on the leaflet which confused her, but then she smirked.

"Legend obviously, at least his manhood is haha."

She chuckled, Kenji looking on with embarrassment.

"K-Kacchan..."

Katsuki chortled, as Best Jeanist walked closer.

"Bakugo, there you are."

Katsuki released a growl.

"What do you want now?"

Best Jeanist looked between Kenji and Katsuki, and shook his head.

"You can't just leave when you want."

Kenji turned to Katsuki baffled.

"You just left?"

Katsuki shrugged her shoulders.

"What? I was worried about my boyfriend! I left a note saying I'd be gone, I don't see the problem!"

"The problem is, you're under me for this week, and the week isn't over, it's time to go."

"Grrrrr..."

Katsuki released a growl, Kenji chuckled awkwardly, and petted her head.

"You best go Kacchan. Thank you for coming. I'll be alright, I promise."

Katsuki sighed deeply.

"Fine. Whatever. I'll go back...see you soon Ken. Love you."

"I love you too Kacchan."

Best Jeanist was surprised to see that side of Katsuki, one that wasn't completely angry, it seemed Kenji had that affect on her.


Himiko had returned to Reaper's offices, and saw that he was working hard on something. Her legs went onto the desk, and she acted casual. But there was something that was on her mind and that was about what she needed to do for Kenji and what she was willing to do as well.

"So, how's Stain anyway?"

"Recovering, he should be up in a week or two." Reaper replied without looking up. "However, because he tried to do something to my son, I shall definitely give him some punishment."

Himiko nodded slowly, and then smiled to herself.

"Now, I've got to convince him to allow me to go and spy on the League of Villains, if I can then my safety is guaranteed. He'd make sure that I was safe and sound and give me things to protect myself. Don't wanna die yet, gotta keep my promise to marry Kenji-kun...now, how am I going to begin…?"

Himiko thought about it while Reaper continued writing a few things down.

She didn't know exactly what he was writing down about. But since it was Reaper, she was sure that it was important.

"Hmph, with this, seems like I'm closer, and closer to realizing a few things..."

Reaper murmured to himself, while Himiko inhaled and began.

"So, Dad..."

"Yes, Himiko?"

Reaper looked towards her, and she smiled wickedly.

"Do you know what I just thought of?"

"What's that dear?"

He chuckled out, genuinely interested about what she had to say.

"After hearing about Kenji-kun's plight and his sister being in the League, why don't you allow me to join them, and report back to you, you know, like a double agent?"

"Double agent?"

"That's right. To get that girl back...Irina, why don't you allow me to be your inside woman?"

"Out of the question."

She was surprised that he denied her.

"But why-"

"Because I wont allow you to be in danger. That's why."

Himiko smiled lightly.

To hear the caring touch in his voice, made her very happy.

"Ooh Dad, you care about me. But I care about you too, and your happiness. I want my Dad to be happy before I marry his son, you know? That's why, I want to help you out. I could find out information about them and give it to you. If it is a loyalty thing then..."

"Loyalty, I know you're loyal to me. I've always known that and I know that wouldn't change. That isn't the issue. It is about your safety. I couldn't risk you like that."

"But they don't know me." Himiko countered. "If I could get close enough, I could give you details about their hideouts, where their Nomu's are, get your daughter back from that bastards clutches and other things. You could even find out where All For One is, that guy you've been looking for, and take him down."

Reaper paused his body and placed a hand to his chin.

"Well..."

He had to admit that it was a little tempting.

He wouldn't lie about it.

But he still didn't want to worry and endanger Himiko for it either.

"Exactly. They don't know who I am, so I could easily join the ranks of that group. Being evil isn't hard for someone like me Dad. You should know that. So, I can do this. Believe in me, I'll get you the information you want, and need. About the forces of them, and then you can do what you would like to do. Then I can finally help you take down that bastard All For One, and we'd reign as the Villain's of this world, and change society for the better!"

The elder man chuckled slightly.

"Himiko, you know this would be highly dangerous."

"I know, but I want our missions to succeed. I also want you to be happy Dad, and Kenji-kun as well. If this Irina is able to come back, then Kenji-kun would be the happiest in the world, right? Don't you think that too?"

"Well, that is right...but if you're determined to go, then we'll have to go over a few things. To make sure that you're protected, and if you're compromised at any time, we will be able to get you out of their quickly. Alright?"

"Alright! Thanks for that Dad!"

Himiko grinned happily.

"Before you go and thank me, we will have to go over several things to make sure that you're safe and sound."

"Alright~ I'm sure that we will finally achieve our plans!" She giggled happily, and then thought to herself. "Definitely, this is going to help Kenji-kun. Hear me sweetie, I'm gonna do this for you and bring back your sister!"

She thrusted her hands into the air, Reaper watched with keen interest.

"You seem really happy all of a sudden."

"Yup~ Because this is perfect for me~ I've been itching for a good mission and this is a good mission for me~ I can do this~"

He chuckled lightly at her enthusiasm.

But, he had to wonder what else was the reason.

He knew something was slightly off. Though he didn't question her loyalties, he knew she wouldn't ever betray him. But, there was something else about her demeanour that was off. She hadn't been taken over, she hadn't been replaced by anyone, he knew Himiko a lot…

He just knew something was off.


That night, at around three in the morning, Kenji sat on the roof of the hospital, his eyes opening and closing.

Each time they closed and he'd drift off to sleep, he'd see All For One, so his eyes would jolt open.

He rubbed his temples, and sighed "Let me sleep you bastard." deeply.

"So, you stay up this late now, do you?"

Kenji heard a familiar voice from behind him.

He turned to see Daisuke.

He didn't even care why Daisuke was there, he was just very happy.

His face lit up, as Daisuke walked over, and sat beside him.

"So, what are you doing Kenji? You only stay awake at this time if you've got something on your mind."

Kenji rubbed his eyes sleepily.

"Every time I drift off to sleep...I see..."

"All For One, right?"

Kenji was caught in surprise.

"H-How do you..."

"Suffice to say, I've dealt with him before."

Kenji furrowed his eyebrows.

"You have...then can you tell me why he wants me? Mom seems worried to tell me...she's got enough going on...I don't want to bring up something painful...yet, I don't know who else to turn too..."

"I do know why he wants you." Kenji's eyes filled with hope, but Daisuke waved his hand. "However, I can't tell you...no, it's more appropriate to say that Father should tell you why."

"Reaper...? Why him?"

"Because, he knows all about this, he knows more than I do."

Kenji turned his head to the side.

"He wont tell me, he keeps secrets from me."

"I know, that's who Father is. He'll tell you Kenji, even if I have to knock some sense into him. Father's very intelligent, however he's dense to peoples emotions."

Kenji chuckled lightly while yawning.

But then he adopted a serious face.

"Daisuke, why do you call him 'Father' and not 'Reaper'? Don't you hate him?"

Daisuke furrowed his eyebrows.

"It's a little complicated. I don't hate him, I hate what he's done to you and Mom in the past, but I don't hate him as a person."

"But...why?"

"Because, I know about the struggles Father's been through. I know why he is the way he is. It doesn't excuse when he slashed you with his scythe, but if you knew what I did, then you'd understand more about him. My feelings for Father are complex, but my feelings for you and Mom are certain, I'll always watch out for both of you."

"Is that you've been doing all these years?"

"Yes, I've been keeping All For One away from you."

Kenji hugged his elder brother's arm, leaning his head against his shoulder.

"Daisuke, about All For One...people keep saying that I'm like him...and that we share something...is it because we're both monsters...? Is that why we're similar?"

Daisuke gave Kenji a curious look.

"Yeah, you're a monster."

"Hey!"

Kenji complained, but Daisuke chuckled.

"But not his brand of monster, you're a weird monster, but a good one. He's evil Kenji, you're not evil. I know this because, I've known you all your life. Remember when you were...God, you would've been about five then. There was a little girl drowning in a river, and you jumped in, despite knowing that you could drown. You saved that little girls life Kenji...would someone evil do that? Would someone evil risk their lives for a stranger?"

"N-No..."

"Then there's your answer. You're not evil, no matter what anyone ever says. Stain, All For One, Tomura, whoever says it, don't listen to them because you're not evil."

To hear that from his brother made him feel good.

But there was something else that he needed to ask.

"Daisuke...why is he always there when I fall asleep...why did we even connect to one another...? All For One was saying...he was saying that I would have to kill Deku-kun, and All Might...he said we'd do it together...there's something about him...I don't know what it is, but when I look at him, in that damn shadowy form he has...I just feel...connected to him. I can't explain it...and why now? Why did he choose now to come to me?"

"He chose now, because he saw that normal methods like Irina trying to kidnap you didn't work, Tomura tried kidnapping you and it didn't work, he's trying a new approach with you, to try and coerce you, to...basically lure you to his side with all these promises, right?"

"Yeah, he spoke about giving me anything I'd want...but I don't want anything from him. The way he speaks is so cold. He talked about killing someone as easy as if he was eating a chocolate bar...it was disturbing. I understood when Stain spoke...but he, its like he is, doing it because he can..."

"That's the kind of man he is, Kenji. But he can't hurt you, Kenji. While you're in that dream world, all he can do is speak to you, he can't force you to do anything."

"He can't?"

Daisuke let out a chuckle.

"Yes, that's right. You've got this. You've dealt with worse. Like the time at the USJ, or during the incident with Stain. All For One might have a strong will, but you also do as well. And if he shows his ugly mug in the real world, I'll do everything I can to protect you, I am your big brother after all, it's in my job description."

"Can you beat him? If you went all out I mean...?"

Daisuke furrowed his eyebrows.

"I honestly don't know, but I can fight him and not die, I've done it before and for you, or Mom, or Irina, I'd do it again. Now, go to sleep, you're exhausted. I'll be here. Remember, be strong Kenji. Show All For One exactly how strong you really are."

Doing what his elder brother advised, Kenji closed his eyes, and laid his head on Daisuke's shoulder.

Soon he fell into slumber.


In the world of All For One and Kenji where they were sat in what seemed to be a park, All For One gazed upon Kenji while the young man did his best to ignore him.

All For One walked closer as Kenji stared him down.

The feeling of worry and fear came to him.

Though he remembered what his brother said, being face to face with All For One, it was worrying.

Kenji breathed slowly.

He had to be strong.

He couldn't allow All For One to get the better of him.

He had to do everything he could to fight against All For One.

"Welcome back Kenji. Now, there's something you haven't told me yet."

"What's that then?"

All For One twirled his fingers in the air, sickening Kenji.

"I want to get you a present, for when you join me. How about...three Quirks to start off with?"

"Hah, you say it as if it is as easy as breathing."

All For One chuckled.

"For me and you, it is. So tell me, if there's any three Quirks you could have in this world, what Quirks would they be?"

"Why would I tell you? So you can steal them off others?"

"That's right yes."

He didn't even deny it, which worried Kenji more than he thought.

"I would never want to have anyone's Quirk if it is stolen from them!"

All For One released a chortle.

"You sound like my brother did."

Kenji cocked his head.

"You have a brother?"

"I had a brother."

Kenji narrowed his eyes.

"You kill him?"

"That's for your imagination. So tell me, what Quirk would you want? Hmmm, lets see, I could get you...a strength enhancing Quirk? Or, maybe one that makes your body more durable? How about an elemental Quirk? I know there's someone with a fire Quirk, would you like that? Ice maybe? Electricity, I could see you wielding that very well." Kenji didn't answer, so All For One sneered. "Or, maybe that Creation girls Quirk...yes, that would be good. I'll take that and give it to you."

Shock came over him.

He was going to hurt Momo...

He was going to steal Momo's Quirk...

No, Kenji wouldn't allow that to happen.

Kenji's anger reached its boiling point, he remembered what Daisuke said, and he wouldn't allow All For One to hurt someone he cared for.

He grabbed All For One by his shirt, and got into his face.

"You dare to even go near her and you wont have to worry about anyone else! I don't care if you come for me, but you leave her alone! She's important to me and if you hurt her, I swear to God All Might will be the least of your worries, you'll end up in Tartarus so fast your head will spin, understand me?!"

Kenji threatened angrily.

All For One placed a finger to his chin, and was quite impressed, he liked seeing Kenji's strengths.

"I understand, Kenji. See? You have the strength to face me down, that's very impressive."

Kenji glared him down.

Though he felt worry about him...

He threatened to target his loved one.

That, pushed Kenji's fears to the back of his mind and allowed his conviction to come out.

Like Daisuke had said...he would be strong, even if All For One haunted all of his dreams.


Back in the real world, Daisuke sat silently as Kenji slept on his shoulder.

He saw that Kenji looked strong, and conviction was on his face.

"That's right Kenji, don't let that asshat win. Fight him anyway you can, and leave the rest to me. I'll protect you, Irina and Mom, no matter what."

He thought to himself, genuinely glad that Kenji was being strong, and seemed more calm than before.

Once making sure that Kenji was in a deep sleep, Daisuke picked up Kenji, and walked towards the hospital room of his.

Getting to the room, he opened the door, and walked inside.

He saw a bed with Shoto on it, so he placed Kenji on that bed, next to the young girl, and then walked away slowly, as he saw the pair embrace one another in their sleep.

However, he then saw a leaflet on the table which said 'Kenji Mikami. Man, Myth, or Legend?' which made Daisuke smile.

"I'd go with all three. He's a strong man, he is a myth right now, and in the future, he'll definitely be a legend."

He chuckled to himself, and walked away.


Sometime later that night, or early in the morning, Hikari sat on the roof of the hospital, and overlooked the city. She wished that she could see Stain so she could stop him herself. She knew that it would be hard to do that, but she didn't want to have her son worry about him anymore.

However, she soon realized that she wasn't alone.

"You can come out."

A chuckling could be heard coming from behind her, and soon, stepping out of the shadows, was Reaper himself.

"You always knew when I was around."

"Are you here to see how Kenji is?"

"Of course, he had a hard time during the Hosu incident, and I believe that he met Daisuke again. I was surprised to hear about that."

Hikari nodded, as the man sat down beside her.

"So hard these past few days...hehe, filling out forms, and taking care of the press, and worrying about Stain and other things like that. I can't believe that he's after Kenji and got away..."

"Don't worry about it Hikari, he wont get his hands on Kenji while I'm around, I'll make sure of it."

Hikari's eyes scanned over Reaper's body, and then she let out a light chuckle.

"Every time I see you, I want to punch in your stupid handsome face."

"Well, you also wanted to do that during our Sports Festivals, so it hasn't changed."

Hikari let out a light giggle.

"Back then, we were a bunch of teenagers, I was cool...you were so introverted, it was adorable. You always kept to yourself, and always looked so shyly towards me, while I smiled towards you. It was so cute. I can't believe it has been so long, it feels like yesterday. And now you're a Villain, and I'm a Hero...crazy life we lead...Kenji also knows about Irina being alive now, you know?"

"I know. With permission from you...I think it is about time Kenji knows my origins."

Hikari fiddled with her fingers.

"You think now is the best time? With everything going on? What if it only adds to the confusion?"

"It will give him perspective on why the people are chasing him. Stain being the exception, that's just rotten luck honestly. But the rest of them...it will shed light onto him, and give him a good perspective on what his life is, and why these people could be after him. I wont tell him the gory details, but I'll tell him just enough to explain some reasons as to why this is happening, and what his connection to that monster is..."

Hikari inhaled and exhaled slowly.

"...If you think it is the best...then I suppose maybe it is about time that he knows about you, and your past...our past. Why you and I even met in the first place."

"Heh, you do know that I genuinely fell in love with you."

Reaper admitted to her, causing her face to lift up.

"I know." She whispered, her head falling onto his shoulder, surprising the black haired man. "That's why I fell in love with you as well. Even if you do annoy me on occasion."

"Haha, even after all these years, you still manage to surprise me."

"I surprise myself sometimes. I think it is time for him to understand about us as well. So, if you want to tell him, then you have my permission. Try and kidnap him though, and I will literally hunt you down and kick your ass, understand me?"

Reaper grimaced, seeing her serious face from his shoulder.

"...Okay, you always did scare me when you went into monster mode..."

A smirk appeared on her beautiful face.

"Heh yeah...that was always fun. Innocent flower Hikari became a beast when fighting. Shocked everyone. My innocent little Quirk managing to blow away everyone that tried to mess with me. And now, they're messing with Kenji...I wish he didn't have to go through all of this..."

"It will make our child stronger. He isn't a weak child. Trust me. At his age, I wouldn't of been able to handle this much being thrown at me. But, he has managed it in spades. He's strong Hikari, just like you."

She truly did appreciate that he said that.

"Thanks...by the way, will you stay here with me for a little while?"

He softened his smile.

"Sure, if that's what you want, I can stay as long as you want me to."

Hikari hugged onto his arm, while he stroked her face with his other hand.

Though this wasn't something they could always do, it was something they both had craved for so long now, and to experience it, it was fantastic for them both.


The next day, Kenji went to walk around the city.

He knew the police were following him because of the detail, but he didn't care. He wouldn't expose what he was truly doing anyway. For now, he just walked around while thinking about many different things, the places that he would need to go, marking possible bad guy locations mentally, and other things as well.

As he walked, he ended up towards a coast.

Kenji didn't know how long he had been walking, but he saw the large body of water before him, the calmness of the ocean was a nice call to him.

Anything to forget All For One and Stain.

"Kenji-chan? Is that you?"

Kenji widened his eyes, turning around to see that Tsuyu was walking up some stairs.

"Ah, Tsu-chan. This is where your Hero shadowing is?"

"Yes ribbit. I didn't expect you to be here..." Tsuyu's vacant eyes drifted to the side to see the police tailing him. "...with some guests."

"Aah yeah, after something happened...they have been assigned to follow me in case something were to happen."

"Happen ribbit?"

"Ahahaha." He chuckled awkwardly. "N-No, it's nothing."

Tsuyu didn't exactly believe him at all.

"How are you after the Hero Killer?"

"...I'm fine, it was a good thing my Mom and Endeavour saved the day."

Kenji knew that was the cover story, so he did his best to explain it like that.

"They didn't take down the Hero Killer, did they?" Kenji showed a less than subtle face. "Iida-chan went after him, and I'm guessing that you, Midoriya-chan and Todoroki-chan went after him to stop him being foolish."

"Hehe, can't get anything pass you, huh." Kenji gave off a wink towards her. "But you can't tell anyone, alright?"

"Sure, I'll keep it secret. Anyway, are you still doing your internship?"

"Mt Lady-san is currently healing up, and filling out paperwork, so right now, I haven't got anything really to do."

Seeing that something was on his mind, Tsuyu decided to take action.

"That's the ship I've been cleaning." Tsuyu spoke up, pointing down to the deck. Kenji looked and saw the ship in the dock. "Why don't you come down and see what's going on ribbit? Take your mind off of whatever it is that you're thinking about ribbit."

Only Tsuyu knew exactly what to say when the time was called for. Distracting himself was definitely a good thing.

He quickly went towards the police following him, explained the situation and they were alright about it.

Then he walked back to Tsuyu.

"Alright, I can come down."

"Good, then you can help grow the plants on the ship and make them healthy again ribbit."

Kenji chuckled.

"Alright then. I'll earn my keep for now."

Kenji followed Tsuyu towards the ship, going down the stairs quickly. Then they jumped onto the ship itself, and Kenji saw a spotted seal looking man, and a girl with fins attached to her ears, and blue hair as well, she had a cute face.

He began rejuvenating the plants with his Life Quirk while Tsuyu began speaking.

"He's my shadowing Hero ribbit, his name is Selkie, we call him Captain."

"Selkie...he does missions by the water, and such, yes? I presume because he is the most effective within the water, like yourself...makes sense why you are here."

"Yes, that's right ribbit. He does this weird cute face...people say it isn't cute, I thought it was cute."

Kenji let out a little laugh while his hand went towards a plant on the ship, a potted plant, and allowed his Life to repair the damage with the plant, Tsuyu looked at the white energy surrounding his palm, and she felt warm inside.

"It seems like fun around here Tsu-chan. The open air, the ocean right there, and seems like you've got some fun Hero's to shadow."

"Actually, I was getting bored."

Tsuyu confessed, surprising Kenji.

"Oh?"

"Because, it was just cleaning and mild training. I missed the others within the class, I missed Kenji-chan the most."

Kenji's cheeks flushed red at her confession.

"I-I didn't realize...y-yes, I missed you too Tsu-chan."

Tsuyu's cheeks turned slightly red this time, but she wouldn't allow herself to feel embarrassed.

"Kenji-chan, you are weird."

"Haha, so I've been told before."

Kenji allowed a smile to appear on his face.

Tsuyu truly was a master when it came to making things happy again. He did feel down, even with Irina still in his mind, he still could feel good about a few things, even if they weren't the best thing to feel good about.

Then the blue haired girl came out, and saw Kenji, cocking her head.

"Who's this Tsu-chan?"

"Oh, this is my friend Kenji-chan. He heals plants."

Kenji's eye twitched.

"That's not all I do Tsu-chan..."

He murmured, and despite Tsuyu hearing, she didn't care.

"Ooh Kenji is...that white and black hair is...oooh! I know who he is!" The girl rushed Kenji, and took his hands, surprising him. "You're that boy from the Sports Festival! You were cool! Shooting your Death and Life around! So smart! They were awesome combinations! I literally screamed each time you did something awesome!"

"Unexpectedly, Sirius-san's a Kenji-chan fan ribbit."

Tsuyu sweat dropped, while Kenji smiled gently.

"Always great to meet a fan~"

He smiled graciously.

"C-Can I have your autograph please?!"

"You really want it? Aren't you a Hero though…?"

Kenji didn't think she would want someone like his autograph, he didn't think it was worth much, but she was adamant.

"I-It doesn't matter about that! Please?!"

"S-Sure!"

Kenji replied with vigor, and after being handed a pen and paper, he wrote out an autograph to the young girl. When she received it, she held it close to her chest, and squealed out happily at the feeling of it.

"This is great, thank you very much!"

"N-No, thank you for the continued support."

Kenji managed to get out before Selkie came around. His eyes went towards Kenji, and he frowned.

"You aren't supposed to be on the ship."

"Sorry Captain, he's my friend, I invited him."

Tsuyu brought up, Selkie's face changed into a smiling one.

"If it is Froppy's friend then I don't mind! But, can you perform a cute face like this!?"

Selkie put his hands together, and sparkles went off around his face while he softened as well. Kenji and Sirius looked on with unconvinced eyes, but Tsuyu muttered "So cute." which made Kenji sweat drop even more.

"W-Well, I don't know about that, but I can do this."

Kenji placed his hands in scratching motions in the air, and his face turned softer, acting more adorable and then he whispered "Nyaaa." which caused Sirius to fall down to the ground, a red blush on her face, Tsuyu looked on while blushing as well.

"How cute is that?"

Tsuyu let that slip, looking enamoured.

Selkie however huffed.

"It will do, it wasn't cuter than me, but I suppose it wasn't that bad for a newbie."

"Are you mad!? It was cuter than you!"

"Heh, no it wasn't Sirius. But if you want to think that then I can't stop you." Sirius shook her head, while Kenji chuckled lightly. "But, we do have a mission now, and since I've not got permission for you young man..."

"Don't worry, I understand." Kenji bowed his head, and turned towards Tsuyu. "Thanks Tsu-chan, you've made me feel better."

"Kenji-chan...we'll see one another soon."

"Yeah, good luck Tsu-chan. I know you can handle anything that is thrown at you. Be careful Tsu-chan."

Kenji smiled, bowed his head, and then left the ship, going towards the police, and then walked off.

Tsuyu wondered what was going on with that. Because, it was suspicious that the police were following after Kenji, even after the Hero Killer had been captured, at least as far as she aware, so she was worried for Kenji, and what could be happening with him.

So, she was going to find out about what was going on with him.


Later that night, Kenji had sneaked out of the hospital without his police detail following him, and went towards where Tsuyu was. He had a weird feeling that she could be in danger, and he wanted to make sure that she wasn't hurt.

So secretly, he followed them to a cliff side, using his Life Quirk to track them down, and he watched Tsuyu along with Sirius go towards an abandoned ship, and he sat on the side of the cliff, and watched Tsuyu in action. Since this was her mission, and technically, he wasn't supposed to be there, he had to sit this one out, and watch from the side, besides, he also wished to see Tsuyu in action and knew she'd be able to handle it.

Kenji watched as Tsuyu, and Sirius stood on the bottom of the cliff side, and Tsuyu used her tongue to grab one of the lackey's on the boat. He didn't know where Selkie was, but he guessed that he was preoccupied with whatever was happening down there.

"Good one Tsu-chan."

Kenji muttered, as Sirius covered the bird faced persons mouth, and leaned closer, then tied that person up.

Kenji then saw that Tsuyu used her tongue to wrap around a piece of the cliff, and lower down Tsuyu herself, and Sirius, and another man that Kenji didn't know about.

"There's one person here. He's down in the cabin."

Sirius said, while Kenji watched on curiously.

But then as the man went forward, ink was sprayed in his eyes, blinding him, only to have a tentacle come out, whip him in the side of the head, and forced his body against the cliff side, Kenji gasped at the sight, and then looked towards Tsuyu with worry etched onto his face.

"Tsu-chan..."

"Froppy! Get down!"

Sirius tackles Tsuyu only for Sirius to be captured herself by the tentacle.

"Sirius-san!"

Tsuyu exclaims with worry.

Kenji's hand tightened, watching the situation, and thought about how he could help Tsuyu out in that moment.

But with Sirius captured, he didn't want to use his Death in case he accidentally to hit her instead.

"Gotcha!"

The Villain said with a disgusting tone, Sirius in his tentacle clutches, mumbled "A Villain." and Kenji saw that Tsuyu was worried about what was going to happen.

He could feel her worry from where he was as well, and knew he'd have to do something if Tsuyu was captured, or hurt, for now he watched on and wondered what Tsuyu was going to do.

"I thought that I had gotten clean away. But you guys are too persistent!"

Tsuyu tightened her hand with worry.

The Villain then looked towards Sirius and heard her fin ear going off. It wasn't really a fin however, it was a transmission device, and Sirius hated that the Villain noticed that.

Because she was caught, she couldn't answer back, but the Villain took the fin off of her head, and presented it to Tsuyu.

"Here kid. If you care about this woman's life, then tell them this. "We couldn't find the stowaways." get it girl?"

Tsuyu felt a panic running through her, while Kenji tightened his hand and could feel his Death and Life wanting to go and kick that guys ass.

But for the moment, he couldn't do anything since Sirius was in danger.

"No, don't tell them anything Fropp-"

Before she could finish, the Villain covered Sirius' mouth so she couldn't say anything else.

"Sirius-san!"

"Hurry up!"

The man ordered strongly.

Tsuyu looked towards the man that had been knocked out, along with Sirius in her situation.

Kenji watched on, curious as to what Tsuyu was going to do.

But then she pressed the button on the fin, and yelled out.

"The stowaways are at Double Rock!"

Kenji smiled.

"That's Tsu-chan for you~"

He expected Tsuyu to do something like that.

The Villain however tossed Sirius to the side, and raised his tentacle up to the sky.

"You little brat!"

Though he swung down, Tsuyu jumped away and clung to the cliff side. However, the Villain wouldn't allow her to go so easily, so he turned towards her with his tentacle, and tried to punch her with his extending tentacle, but once more, she jumped away from the attack, which hit the rock hard, and Tsuyu landed on a tree branch that was sticking out of the cliff side.

Kenji placed his hand on the ground, and sent his Life through the earth.

The Villain went to grab Tsuyu, only for the tree branch to shoot outwards, and slam against the tentacle, batting it away, Tsuyu's eyes widened in pure shock.

"Kenji-chan?"

She knew it had to be him, he could control trees like that.

She looked around, but she couldn't see anyone.

But she used that chance to stick out her tongue, and wrapped it around Sirius.

She went to pull Sirius away, but the tentacle Villain grabbed Tsuyu's tongue, and slammed her body into the stone cliff side.

Kenji winced at that, seeing the man drag the girl through the stone, causing her eyes to roll.

With him still latched onto her tongue, he jumped towards her, and got close to her face.

"That's it."

Kenji jumped down from his position, ethereal wings appeared at his feet, and Death coated his arm.

With the added surprise to his advantage, he got before the Villain, between him and Tsuyu, and slammed his fist right into the man's stomach, his eyes widening with pure shock, as his body went up into the air, and Kenji shot out a vine from a seed he carried, wrapping around his body, and then using his strength, Kenji spun the Villain around, slamming him against the cliff side.

Tsuyu watched as Kenji kicked the cliff side, and grew some of the stone, giving him a platform to stand on.

Tsuyu was immensely surprised to see Kenji.

"Kenji-chan...why are you here ribbit?"

"I was worried about you Tsu-chan, I didn't want anything bad to happen to you. I know I'm not supposed to be here, but I had a bad feeling, and I couldn't allow anything bad happen to you."

Tsuyu's cheeks turned slightly red as the Villain spat out some ink towards Kenji's eyes, but he placed his Death hand outwards, and unleashed a barrage of Death. It washed over the ink, and killed it off, and continued towards the Villain.

The Villain went to move out of the way, but he slammed his Life hand against the rock.

"Over Life, Growth!"

Sending out a pulse of his Life, he grew the earth, just far enough for the Villain to be surprised, and his body slammed against the Death of Kenji's, blowing him up into the air. As he did, Tsuyu threw her tongue towards the Villain and wrapped around said Villain.

"Kenji-chan, throw me into the air, okay? As hard as you can."

"You got it Tsu-chan!"

Kenji nodded, and picked Tsuyu up. Ethereal wings appeared by his elbows, and he launched Tsuyu into the air.

She flew into the air, where she began spinning around, bringing the Villain with her as well. Then, she turned towards Kenji with the Villain and launched him towards Kenji, who smiled happily.

"Have this!"

Using his Death side, he launched multiple shots of Death at the enemy. Because of being dizzy from the spin, he didn't see Kenji's attack until it began bombarding him, hitting across his body, hitting his head, his tentacles, and his chest as well as his legs as well, allowing Tsuyu to see an opportunity, and wrapped her tongue around him as she fell down towards the ship.

"I'll finish this then!"

Kenji watched as Tsuyu, still falling through the air, wrapped her tongue around the limb Villain due to Kenji's attacks, and whipped him downwards, slamming the Villain hard against the rocks. Because of the impact, the weakened durability thanks to Kenji's shots of Death, the pair managed to knock out the Villain together, Tsuyu looked on with a smile as she landed on the ship near Sirius.

Then Kenji turned to Tsuyu.

"Tsu-chan, I'm technically not allowed to be here, so I've gotta hide since Selkie-san is coming."

"Yes, I understand ribbit."

Kenji leaned backwards, and sank into the cliff side. By killing off the ground, and growing it at the same time, he disappeared through the earth and it appeared to be untouched as well, as Selkie came out of the water, and dealt with the Villains henchmen at hand, though thanks to the combined efforts of Tsuyu and Kenji, the main Villain had been taken care of.

"Froppy, you took care of this Villain?"

"Well..."

"She did sir, it was fantastic to see!"

Sirius added, knowing that they couldn't say anything.

Selkie gained a wide smile.

"I see, I see! Then it was Froppy after all! Well done Froppy, you've done fantastic work!"

Tsuyu smiled at the praise.

Though Tsuyu was grateful that Selkie had come, she was even more happy that Kenji came to help her out.


After the Villain had been dealt with, Tsuyu walked off by herself, and went towards a remote location.

Once she was alone, Kenji came out of the shadows, and offered her a smile.

"Hey Tsu-chan, it seemed like everything worked out in the end."

Tsuyu nodded, leaning against a nearby wall.

"Yes, thank you for coming ribbit. Though you wont be getting any of the praise, the Captain said I'll be getting praised for beating the main Villain. Sirius-san said that she'll keep it a secret that you showed up, and if the Villain says anything, then we'll deny you were there."

Kenji waved his hand towards her.

"I'm sure you would've thought of something to get out of it, and don't worry about it Tsu-chan, as long as you're okay then praise doesn't matter to me. I'm glad they're seeing you as the Hero, and I've already been in enough media for the week, don't want any other media coming after me."

Tsuyu couldn't help but feel good inside of her chest, even with everything happened, he still was being kind to her, and didn't even care if he didn't get praised for it while she did.

"Yes...but, you came just for me, I really appreciate it. Even though I...I can tell something is going on with you...you still wanted to make sure that I was safe, and jumped in despite it being dangerous...that's just like you ribbit. It's the part that I truly like about Kenji-chan, your kindness and strength of heart ribbit."

Kenji gave Tsuyu a smile, which made Tsuyu adopt a smile as well.

She didn't usually do such things like that, but seeing her smile, made Kenji's day. Even with all of the things that were happening in his life right now, seeing Tsuyu smile was enough for someone like him, and he managed to help someone he cared for. While it wasn't Irina, he also cared much about Tsuyu, and was glad to help out.

"N-No, don't worry Tsu-chan, I would always come to help you out, no matter what."

Tsuyu bowed her head.

Then she looked towards Kenji and saw how he came for her.

His kind smile for her.

The way that he looked and how he was able to do many things for her.

Tsuyu leaned closer towards Kenji, and tilted her head to the side while smiling.

"Kenji-chan, can I tell you something?"

"Hmmm? What Tsu-chan?"

Tsuyu nodded to herself, and leaned upwards.

Kenji watched with bated breath, as her lips overlaid with his own, in a surprising twist.

Tsuyu, was kissing Kenji.

It was the first time that she had actually done that.

It was their first kiss between them, and it felt good, it felt really good that she was kissing him like this.

Kenji placed a hand on the side of her face, as Tsuyu continued kissing him in a sweet loving embrace.

Then when she pulled away, she turned her head to the side shyly.

"Sorry Kenji-chan, I couldn't hold back anymore. Especially after you came for me."

"N-No...please don't apologize...it was really good..."

Tsuyu turned back towards him, and smiled beautifully.

"Kenji-chan, I truly do like you. Even when you're in pain, you came to help me and keep me safe, even putting yourself in danger. That's what I truly do like about you Kenji-chan. Everyone else might not see it, but I know Kenji-chan's a true Hero, my Hero."

Kenji adopted a soft smile, and was glad Tsuyu was like how she was, giving him some new perspective on what he would have to do in the future.


Tokoyami returned to his room after a day of working with his Hero placement. He was expecting a quiet evening alone. But when he walked into his bedroom, he saw a familiar white haired girl on his bed.

"Fox-san..."

Irina turned around towards him, and to him, it was obvious that she had been crying about something.

"T-Tokoyami-kun, I'm sorry..."

Tokoyami walked closer to the young girl, and sat down beside her. Seeing more and more tears fall from her eyes, it felt horrible to him, he hated seeing her like this.

"Don't cry, tears don't belong on your face."

Irina, despite crying, hiccuped slightly.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have come to bother you..."

"No, it is fine. Do not worry, I am not bothered. But, why are you crying? Has something happened?"

Irina remembered what happened during the incident at Hosu, how she actually had attacked Kenji and caused him pain. Even for her Master, it was something that she hated to do, and taking control over the teenagers as well, it was something that she didn't like at all.

"...I had to do something...I hurt people...I hurt someone that I care so much about..."

Irina clutched her hands together, while Tokoyami looked on.

His hand then overlaid with her own, unable to control his actions, and cupped her hands with his own. Irina's eyes looked towards his own, and saw how he was giving her a comforting expression. It wasn't in Tokoyami to smile, but he could offer the most comforting expressions in his eyes.

"You hurt someone you care for...did someone force you?"

Irina's head turned to the side.

That gave him all that he needed to know.

"It wasn't your fault Fox-san."

"But, it was!" Irina cried out, Tokoyami could feel her inner turmoil within her words. "It's because of me...I try and do the right thing, and I end up hurting people that I care for...If I don't do what he wants, then..."

"What who wants?"

"...Just someone I work for, that's all."

Irina semi lied. But Tokoyami couldn't accept it as simply as that.

"Who is it that you work for?"

"I can't tell you, I'd put you in danger...I'm sorry, I shouldn't of come." Irina stood, making excuses and went for the door, but Tokoyami's hand took her own, and wouldn't allow her to leave. "Tokoyami-kun..."

"You came here for a reason...if that is comfort, then I can do my best..."

"I don't deserve it. I don't even know why you would even stand being around me, considering that I controlled you once as well."

Tokoyami inhaled a breath, pulling her back down to the bed.

"That is true, you did control me once. However, did you never think about why I hadn't done anything about it?"

"...Because you felt pity for me?"

That's the only thing Irina could think of.

"No, because I knew that you were being forced. You came to apologize to me. I racked my brain for the longest time to try and find out why you did that. I couldn't understand...but then I realized. It was because you didn't want to do it in the first place. So, logically, someone is forcing you to do these things...why wont you tell anyone?"

If only Irina could actually do that.

That's how she felt anyway.

"...Because he's very powerful, more powerful than every Hero out there, maybe even more than All Might...and if I disobey him, then people I love...they'll suffer for it, and I'd rather suffer than have them suffer."

"But, if you're suffering...then who's going to protect you from the suffering?"

Irina hugged her upper body, tears still rolling down her face.

"I can protect myself."

"But..."

"Don't worry about me Tokoyami-kun, I will be alright."

"Clearly you're not alright. He's taking advantage of you. Why wont you get help? People can help you-"

"They really can't help me. I don't want anyone to be hurt...or worse, killed for me."

She answered as honestly as she could.

But Tokoyami even surprised himself when he grabbed both of her hands, and held them within his own.

"You can get help! This isn't your fault! I can tell...you aren't a bad person. A bad person wouldn't cry about hurting others, they wouldn't apologize for what they did if they were bad. You are a girl that's being used...I'll help you."

Irina giggled, her tears drying up slightly.

"Thank you for the cute offer, but you couldn't help me. No offence, but no one can help me now."

"Then your parents...you must have parents. Go to them...wouldn't they help you?"

"In a heartbeat."

"Then..."

Tokoyami thought that was a good idea.

But, Irina shot it down immediately, knowing that she couldn't do that.

"If I went to them, then they'd be hurt. I can't allow them to be hurt. My Mom, and my Dad, they are important to me, I couldn't allow them to be hurt. I'll just have to keep doing what he wants...but, thank you for trying Tokoyami-kun, it means a lot to me." Her hand went to his blushing face. "You really are cute Tokoyami-kun."

"Fox-san...whatever your real name is...I'll help you somehow. I can't stand to see you cry, it just doesn't look right. I'll do anything..."

"Why would you do anything for me? We haven't had the best relationship. I controlled you once, and I embarrass you, don't I?"

"...But we have a relationship. That's all that matters to me. You are quite embarrassing..." Irina's eyes went downwards. "But, I wouldn't have it any other way." Irina blinked with surprise, as he continued holding her hands. "It might seem weird of me...but, I quite like...I mean, I..." Tokoyami was getting embarrassed, while Irina allowed a soft smile to appear on her face, it wasn't helping him. "...I just wish to make sure that you're safe, that's all I want."

"Being safe...you want me safe huh...thank you Tokoyami-kun, it has been a while since I've heard that from anyone. You are worried about me, even after the things I've done...I'm blessed, you've been very kind to me. Even if you are a weird boy after all."

Tokoyami watched on as Irina smiled.

His smile filled his heart with...light.

He couldn't explain it.

But her smiles made his life feel better.

He didn't even know her name, and he could feel something bubbling inside of him.

What was this feeling?

Affection...love?

He didn't know.

But he knew that there was something about Irina that he truly liked, something about her teasing yet kind and sensitive personality. She was beautiful, but that didn't matter to him. It was Irina herself. He wanted to keep her safe, and with him…

He wouldn't admit it, but that's what he wanted.

"Maybe I am weird...but, you are equally weird."

Irina giggled lightly.

"Maybe I am a little weird after all." Irina suddenly pushed onto the bed, Tokoyami blushed brightly as she got on top of the bed, patting the side of her. "Come to bed with me."

Tokoyami's eyes shot open with many feelings flooding his system.

"I-I couldn't do that! Y-You are a w-woman and I-I am a man a-and that would b-be inappropriate a-and t-that's..."

"Fueee, you are so cute." She giggled out, it sounded like music to his ears. "I'm not saying we should do 'it' or anything...I just want to feel like a normal girl for a little while, and be with a cute boy...could you fulfill that request?"

"...You could find people more attractive than myself."

Irina raised a finger to her chin.

"Hmmmm...nope, I couldn't."

"But..."

"Secret time I suppose. I like birds very much and you've got the cutest head ever~ I want to pet your head forever, and I love the whole chuunibyou thing you've got going on. I just think it is very adorable~ Besides, no other boy has been this kind to me before, apart from my family of course."

Tokoyami continued to blush at the words Irina was saying.

But he could see that she was still petting the side of the bed she was on.

So, he gave in, wanting to make her happy, and got beside her on the bed.

She giggled sweetly, and took his head, placing it on her breast, much to the enjoyment and embarrassment of Tokoyami who couldn't help the blush that was dusting all over his cheeks. But Irina smiled, and petted his face.

"This is lovely, Tokoyami-kun. Doesn't it feel like a pair of lovers just relaxing in bed together?"

Tokoyami's cheeks continued to flush, he didn't even know what to say.

"Fox-san..."

"What is it Tokoyami-kun?"

"...What I said, I will help you. I don't know how yet, but I will do something."

Irina smiled sombrely.

"That's sweet, but I don't know if I am beyond help at this point. But you're being rather kind to someone like me, so thank you very much Tokoyami-kun. Right now, I just wish to enjoy the feelings of you being here with me."

Tokoyami hated that he couldn't do anything for her.

But, he was sure that he was going to help her somehow.

But, he didn't know her real name, and what danger she was in.

No matter what, he was going to help her, he just had to find out how he was going to do that.

But for now, he just allowed her to stroke his head, it seemed to make her happy, and that's what brought a smile to his face.


End chapter!

So, if you read the top of the chapter, then this is a part where you guys and girls can get involved with the story and have your very own character join the story! Thinking about the future of the story and what Villains Kenji would face, I thought it would be fun if you all became involved if you want to, and have your own oc villain join with a cool Quirk, or a Nomu with multiple Quirks that Kenji and whoever else would fight. They can be downright evil with no morals, or they can be like a sympathetic villain. It can be anything you want. The Quirk can be anything you want, even one from the main series, or one from canon that's tweaked, or powers from other anime you think would be cool Quirks.

So yeah, if you want to participate, all that's needed is a name, gender, abilities like hand to hand combat, weapons expert, speed, strength, and other things like that, including the Quirk with a description on what it does, appearance, personality traits, relationship with other characters if any, and history and role in story i.e member of League of Villains, runs own Villain organization, member of Reaper's organization, solo Villain, or with Kai Chisaki.

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So moving on from that, Kenji's on the move, and is having Himiko work with him. He's quite determined though All For One keeps haunting him when he closes his eyes, though thanks to his elder brother, he's trying his best to fight off All For One within his dreams. Kenji also assisted Tsuyu who even gave her first kiss to Kenji! Their relationship has been taken to a new level!

Irina also got comfort from Tokoyami, seems like she has begun falling in love with him now, and he falling in love with her as well.

Next chapter, we're going to learn quite a bit about Reaper, his past with Hikari, his name, and other things they were talking about in this chapter! It's going to be rather informative so until next time thanks for reading the chapter!

Kenji; Momo, Himiko, Katsuki (fem), Mina, Shoto (fem), Toru, Mt Lady, Midnight, Tsuyu, Jiro, Mei, Nejire, Itsuka, Ibara.

Izuku/Ochaco.