Replies to the Reviews:
Seanmcsherry1234: I originally planned to end this story after the Overhaul arc. To be more specific, the Culture Festival was supposed to be the final arc of this story. But this new arc that is just now starting in the manga has lots of potential and I would LOVE to have Hinikuna involved in it.
madisyn.cordova: Thank you! Im happy you like the story! I'll see what I can do about your request. No promises though.
Here it is, the finale of the Hero Killer arc! I have a question, at some point would you all like for me to do a deleted scenes type of chapter later on in the story? There are some things in this story that I was gonna do like Yuyake vs Momo during the Sports Festival. I would hate for some of them to just go to waste. Lemme know what yall think. Now, enjoy the chapter!
Chapter 16: Blood In, Blood Out
Stain rushed the group of U.A students. Swinging his blade horizontally. All of them dodged the attack by jumping back.
Deku went in for a punch. He swung his fist at the Hero Killer's face. Stain ducked and punched Deku in the stomach. As Deku reeled back, Iida jumped in and sent a high kick at Stain. Using his quirk to increase the force of the attack.
BAM!!!
The kick landed. Hitting Akaguro in the chin. The force of the kick flipped him backwards.
Both Wildfire and Shoto launched a ball of fire at the Hero Killer.
Growls of pain was heard as he was burned by the blast.
Stain soon emurged from the fire with burns, bruises and blood coming from his nose.
He jumped off the walls in an attempt to confuse the U.A students.
Stain leaped towards Shoto and Wildfire while throwing a knife at Iida.
Todoroki summoned a ice wall. Blocking the Hero Killer from getting to him and Yuyake. Stain sliced it while airborn.
The first thing Stain saw was Yuyake aiming at him with his uninjured hand and shoot solar energy from his hand. Burning Stain again.
Deku jumped off the walls and punched Stain in the gut. Sending him back down to the ground.
An idea popped into Yuyake's mind, his eyes veering over to Iida.
"Iida! Launch me!" Wildfire announced.
Iida nodded and stretched out his right leg. Hinikuna grabbed onto his leg. Iida revved up his engines.
"RECIPRO..."
He swung his leg full force.
"...TORPEDO!"
As he flew through the air, Hinikuna became engulfed in orange flames.
His shoulder crashing into Stain before the killer could hit the ground. Slamming him into the wall. Forcing the air out of Stain's lungs.
Stain fell to the floor. The side of his face smacking the concrete underneath.
Hinikuna looked at Stain to see if he was still concious.
Stain's fingers twitched.
FWOOSH!
He shot a torrent of red flames out of his hands and jumped back to Iida, Midoriya, and Todoroki.
"Is he knocked out?" Asked the class president.
"I saw him twitch so I shot more flames at him. Hopefully he's do-" Hinikuna was cut off by another knife being thrown at Iida's head.
Todoroki summoned a ice wall to save the class president just in time.
"He's still able to fight..." Hinikuna scowled.
"Im not done yet you fakes!" Stain sliced through the ice wall.
Stain pulled out another knife and charged at the U.A students.
"He has an endless supply of those fucking things!" Hinikuna cursed as Chizome began taking swings at him.
He dodged the swings. Stain flicked the knife up into the air and just as Deku and Iida were about to rush at him, he jumped up into the air. Kicking the knife back down at Wildfire.
Hinikuna turned himself to the right. The sharp object knicking his cheek. Drawing blood.
Stain was back in his face, trying to lick the blood off his skin.
Wildfire responded by shooting flames out his hand. Sending the killer flying towards Iida.
"RECIPRO BURST!"
WHAM!
Iida kicked Stain towards Deku.
Deku clasped both of his hands and slammed them ontop of Stain's head. Forcing Chizome's face down.
BAM!
Stain's face smacked the floor with a loud THUMP!
Almost instantly Stain swept Deku off his feet with a kick and kicked the boy in the chest then jumped back up for more.
Stain jumped towards the wall and leaped off of it towards Todoroki who shot fire his way. Stain twisted himself while in the air. Dodging the attack.
Wildfire saw an opening. His left leg glowed orange and as if he was kicking a soccer ball, he kicked out a fireball towards Stain's arm. The fire ball hit him right in the forearm. Making him drop his sword.
Todoroki shot another stream of fire at the Hero Killer. Sending him crashing into the wall and finally back to the ground. His back hitting the concrete.
Stain groaned as he slowly got back up. The first thing he saw as he stood up was Hinikuna with his blade in his hand. And then within another second the blade melted. Turning into liquid metal. The kid dropped weapon. Leaving only the handle in tact.
Stain growled in annoyance.
"Don't suppose you have another one of those fancy swords up your ass do ya?" Yuayke taunted the killer with a mocking tone in his voice. Tilting his head to the side slightly as he spoke.
Stain offered no response. He just flicked both of his wrists and two small daggers came out.
"Of course he's an Assassin's Creed fan." Hinikuna laughed in mock surprise. Deep down he was livid that Stain had more weapons up his sleeve.
"Do you really need to keep provoking him?" Asked Todoroki.
"He was already trying to murder us before that. I don't think my insults make it worse for us." Hinikuna responded back to his rival.
"They dont make it better either." Responded Shoto.
Iida moved in from Stain's right side.
From the corner of his eye, Stain saw Tenya's movement. Turning around to swipe at the U.A student who challenged him earlier. Hoping to cut the hero in training in half. The class 1-A president going in for a strong high kick.
As Stain swung his left arm, Hinikuna shot off a orange beam of solar energy at Stain.
The Hero Killer leaned back. Iida now in danger of being hit by the solar beam.
Hinikuna changed it's direction. Making it go upwards and over Tenya's head and going back down to hit Akaguro in the chest.
Iida slammed his foot into Stain's stomach.
WHAM!!!
Stain grabbed onto Iida's foot and knocked the boy over. Tenya falling on his left side.
Stain rolled ontop of the teen and thrusted his hand towards his neck. The blade in his wrist going for Tenya's jugular vein.
Deku moved in to intercept the killing blow with a Detroit Smash. Stain quickly held Iida up infront of him. Using him as a shield from the punch. Deku stopped the attack mid way.
From his peripheral, Deku saw Hinikuna kick another fireball at Stain. The fireball hit stain in his left side. Sending the killer rolling across the floor.
Stain was panting as he got back up. Pain coursing throughout his body. He was feeling exhausted from all the fighting.
'He's struggling to keep himself standing now. A few more heavy hits should do the job.' Wildfire observed. He was starting to feel tired as well. He could feel his movements become a little sluggish from using his quirk through out the fight.
"Guys create an opening for me. We can end this with a couple more powerful attacks." Hinikuna announced at his allies in the Hosu City alleyway.
They all nodded in agreement.
Deku was the first one among the group to make a move. Running in, he saw Stain get ready to swing his right arm. Deku grabbed onto both his arms with a firm grip then sent his head into Chizome's face. Deku slid in between Stain's legs to get beind him.
"DETROIT..."
He cocked his right arm back.
"...SMASH!!!"
POW!!!
Stain flew in Iida's direction as the glasses wearing boy spun on the ball of his heel and swung his right leg hitting Stain in the back. Using his quirk to increase the force of the attack. Sending Akaguro flying to Wildfire.
Yuyake ran and transitioned from sprinting, to now sliding. Planting his left hand on the floor, he used his right leg to kick Stain in the chin. Sending him flying up in the air. Hinikuna shot flames out his hand to send himself flying up along with the Hero Killer.
Hinikuna began assaulting Stain with a barrage of powerful kicks. Hitting Stain in the ribs five times before getting the final attack ready. His right leg glowed red.
Stain could feel himself losing consciousness. He saw Wildfire getting a kick ready. Which left the kid open for an attack. Stain cocked both arms back and thrusted them forward. The blade on his right arm going for his heart. While the left going for his neck.
Hinikuna quickly used his left leg to kick away Stain's right arm. The teenager used his own right arm to move Stain's left arm away. However, Stain was still able to stab the solar powered teen in the side with the dagger.
SHINK!
Crimson liquid fell to the floor.
"HINIKUNA!" All of his classmates yelled in worry.
Yuyake winced as he felt Stain twist the knife in his side.
"Im fine!" Shouted Yuyake as he heated up his hand and melted the blade. Detatching the weapon from Stain's left wrist.
Wildfire swung his red hot leg for the kick he was preparing.
His leg slamming into the crook of Stain's neck burning the killer. Causing him to yell in pain from the extreme heat.
"GUYS! FINISH HIM!!!" Hinikuna then sent Stain flying back down by swinging his leg all the way.
Deku and Iida got ready.
Todoroki froze Iida's engines without plugging up the exhaust pipes and summoned an ice ramp to send Iida up. Deku jumped off the walls towards stain.
Iida aimed a kick at Stain while Deku cocked his arm back.
"RECIPRO EXTEND!!!"
BAM!!!
Tenya kicked Stain in the ribs. Shattering his bones from the force of the kick.
"DETROIT SMASH!!!"
WHAM!!!
Deku's fist hit Stain in the side of the face. Knocking him out.
Todoroki caught both Stain and Yuyake with his ice.
Yuyake pulled the blade out of his side and threw it to the floor.
"You did it..." Mumbled the injured hero Native.
"Hopefully..." Deku replied with a sigh.
Shoto walked over to Hinikuna, "Are you alright?"
"Never felt better..." Hinikuna answered back holding his side leaning against the wall.
Stain's weapons were confistcated and he was tied up.
Iida helped Deku drag the Hero Killer away.
Hinikuna began making his way out of the alley way. His movements were a little more sluggish now.
"Need help?" Asked the son of Endeavor.
Hinikuna felt some color paint his face in slight embarrassment. He nodded.
Todoroki slung Hinikuna's arm over his shoulder and carried him out.
"You know, me and you should probably learn cauterization." Shoto suggested.
"That sounds like a good idea. Maybe my pain tolerance could increase." Yuyake smioed and nodded. Mentally adding that to his list.
The two caught up with Iida and Midoriya.
"Im sorry..." Iida apologized.
Everyone turned to look at him.
"If I hadn't been so consumed by my rage none of this would have happened. I was so blind!..." Tears began spilling from the class president's eyes.
"Don't apologize. It's...It's also my fault to. If I had been a better friend to you, maybe this could have been prevented." Midoriya placed a hand on Tenya's shoulder.
"Don't apologize Iida...So as long as you don't go on any crazy mission like this again..." Yuyake trailed off. He really had no room to speak on the matter.
"Come on. Pull yourself together. Your the class rep." Said Todoroki.
Within a couple seconds an old man, Gran Torino had showed up and kicked Midoriya in the face.
"I told you not to run off kid!" The elder hero berated his untern for disobeying him.
"Sorry!" Izuku apologized with a bow.
Some more pro heroes had arrived to the scene.
"Wait, hold on. Is...that the Hero Killer?" One of the pros pointed to the knocked out individual that was tied up behind Deku.
Gran Torino looked over the U.A students, "Shit kid! You're losin' alot of blood!"
The old man gestured to Yuyake. Pointing out the trail of blood that stretched all the way from where he was standing to the alleyway.
Hinikuna sighed painfully, "The bastard twisted the knife before I kicked him back down..."
Midoriya called an ambulance.
A chill was sent down everyone's spines as a screech was heard in the area.
"The hell was that?" Hinikuna asked.
His question was answered when a flying Nomu swooped down and took Midoriya away. Some blood from the Nomu splattered on one of the heroes face.
"God Dammit!" Gran Torino cursed.
The Nomu was flying away at an incredible speed.
"The Hero Killer is free!" One of the heroes called out.
The Nomu began falling back down.
Hinikuna felt a weight on his shoulder. For a split second he saw Akaguro jump off towards the Nomu.
'He's still not finished yet?!' Yuyake sucked his teeth.
"This world of liars and fakes!..."
Stain landed on the creature's back and stabbed it in the brain. Twisting the knife to make sure it was dead.
SHINK!
"These streets will be dyed in the blood of all the hypocrites that infect it! Everything I do is for a more just society!" Stain stood back up and faced everyone.
Midoriya looked up at the Hero Killer.
"Shit! He took one of the students hostage!" One of the pro heroes yelled.
A familar voice was heard, "...Hero Killer..." Everyone looked to see Endeavor.
The killing intent from Stain drastically increased as soon as he saw the older Todoroki.
Everyone froze.
Iida, Todoroki, Midoriya, and Hinikuna were all sweating in fear.
'Am I really afraid of this asshole?!' Hinikuna narrowed his eyes.
"You! You false hero!...Another sacrifice has arrived! Someone must be dyed in blood!" Stain began walking towards the heroes.
"COME ON! COME AT ME YOU FAKES!!! THE ONLY HERO I WILL LET KILL ME IS ALL MIGHT! HE IS WORTHY!"
Stain suddenly stopped moving. Eyes rolled back into his head. Blood coming from his mouth and nose. One of his ribs had punctured his lungs.
The police and paramedics had arrived to the scene shortly after.
The Hero Killer, Native, and the U.A students had been taken to a nearby hospital to get their wounds treated. Hinikuna passed out while they were loading him on to the ambulance.
The Hero Killer had shown his determination. His convictions were strong. He had the will to keep fighting for his beliefs while the heroes didn't...
And that pissed Hinikuna off.
One Day Later
Hinikuna stared at the ceiling. It was around 12 in the afternoon. He had bandages on his hand, his right side and a band aid on his cheek.
A few hours earlier, the doctors told him he'll be fine. Although there will be scars on his left hand from when Stain stabbed his palm. The entry and exit wounds were healed but the scars were visible.
During that whole explanation, Hinikuna had gotten a good look at the doctor with him. Long black hair and a face mask covering the bottom half of his face. Looking at his I.D, the doctor's name was Kohei Horikoshi.
Yuyake thanked the doctor for taking care of him.
Yuyake stared at his scars and thought, 'It hasn't even been a full year yet and I already have this big ass scar from my fight with Sweaty and now these two from Stain. Im scared of what Ima look like after I graduate...' The boy sighed.
He was in a room with Todoroki, Iida, and Midoriya. Iida and Todoroki had their arms bandaged up.
Hinikuna zoned out as the three boys made some small talk. He didn't know what exactly they were talking about. He was stuck on the fact that Stain had showed more convictions than...well, any of them.
He rolled over to his side and tried to sleep but heard knocking on the door to their room.
The door opened to reveal Gran Torino, Manual and...
'Oh shit. Tsuragamae?' Hinikuna arched an eyebrow.
"Oh Gran Torino! Im...glad t-to see you." Deku spoke a bit nervous of where this was going to lead.
"And Manual to..." Tenya trailed off. Looking down at the floor. Still feeling ashamed of his actions in Hosu.
"You brat! I could yell at you for hours rigt now, but someone here wants to speak with you four." Torino gestured to the dog man, "This is the chief of police, Mr. Tsuragamae."
"Good afternoon. Woof!"
'...Woof?...' Midoriya raised a eyebrow at the police chief.
Hinikuna stared in surprise. He knew this man. He was the one who created the cover story about his mother's death. The two met eachother's eyes. Yuyake nodded his head. An unspoken message. "I want to speak with you later."
The pokice chief nodded back and began talking to the boys about the incident in Hosu.
"So you four are the U.A students who took down The Hero Killer: Stain in Hosu last night. Stain is being treated for serious injuries. Such as burns and broken bones. Due to you all being U.A students, Im sure you all are aware of the laws regarding quirk usage. When quirks first appeared, the police needed to make sure that they were not used as weapons to bring harm to others. This is what created the "Hero" profession to help fill the gap. Woof. For a group of individuals such as you four, who so not have official hero liscenses, to use your quirks to bring harm to another is illegal. Whether it is against the Hero Killer or not. Woof."
'Sooo what? We should have just fucking died?' Hinikuna deadpanned.
"Wait a second, if it wasn't for Iida, Native would have been murdered! And if not for Midoriya the both of them would have died! Are you really telling me that we should've just let people be killed off?!" Shoto snapped at the police chief. Midoriya and Iida tensed up. While Hinikuna was on Todoroki's side on this one.
"So it's okay to break the law so as long as it goes your way?" Retorted the dog man.
"I thought it was a hero's job to save people if they're in trouble! This is what we're being trained for!" Todoroki clutched the sheets of his bed.
"My my my. What has U.A and Endeavor been teaching you? Woof." The police chief shook his head in disapproval.
"You damn mutt!" Shoto hopped off his bed and marched towards the plolice chief.
Gran Torino stopped him, "Now now kid. Hear him out towards the end." The elder signaled him to continue.
"Thank you. Woof. Everything you just heard from me is what I am obligated to tell you as the chief of police. Now the real issue at hand is should we let the story of the defeat of Stain out or not? If we do you all will be cheered on by the public. But if that happens then you will not be able to avoid any punishment that comes your way. Or we can go with a cover story. The burns Stain suffered will support the story that Endeavor was the one who defeated him and protected you all. If we go this route you all will be safe from harm. Unfortunately you won't be able to enjoy any of the glory that comes with it. Woof. I'd hate to ruin such promising careers because of a mistake like this. Woof." He gave the students a thumbs up.
'Sounds good to me.' Hinikuna nodded to himself.
The four heroes in training agreed and bowed in respect.
"This world is an unfair place. You won't recieve any of the praise for this. But I'd like to thank you, all of you for what you did yesterday." Tsuragamae then bowed to the four teens in the room.
Todoroki's eyes drifted off to the side, "How about starting off with that next time?"
The police chief soon walked out along with Manual and Gran Torino.
Hinikuna stood up, "Be right back. Ima use the bathroom." He walked out. Catching up to the police chief.
"Ah. Supernova's son. Woof. My you've grown since the last time I saw you. What did you want to speak about?" Tsuragamae tilted his head.
"I just wanted to say thanks for what you done. I didn't get to thank you at the time...Or want to thank you at the time. I was so damn angry after it happened. So I've just come to offer my gratitude to you." Yuyake gave a samll smile.
"Woof. I understand why you weren't willing to say anything to me at the time. No need to thank me. Just doing my job. I've had my eyes on you since you're big debut on the news after the USJ incident." He placed a hand on Yuyake's shoulder.
"Really?" Hinikuna smirked. That wasn't a big surprise.
Tsuragamae nodded and began speaking once more before leaving, "I am sorry for your loss kid."
Hinikuna stared back at the man, wondering where this was going.
"Manual filled me in on Ingenium's younger brother. I assume you know he acted with vengeance in mind?" He asked the teen.
"Yea...I know..."
"Then I assume you know it's not worth it. Trust me, in this line of work I've seen this happen many times before, and when those who act on vengeance get their revenge, it never ends well for them. Learn to let it go. We haven't closed the case yet. We'll find who did it."
Hinikuna took a deep breath, "I know sir. Thanks again..."
One Day Later
Hinikuna and Todoroki had heard the news about Iida's left arm. They couldn't help but hear it due to being in the same room. Midoriya was outside talking to someone on the phone so he didn't get to hear it yet.
Stain had severed Iida's brachial plexus nerve. His left arm had permanent damage. Although nerve transplant surgery could fix it right up. However Iida opted to keep it the way it was for now. At least until he was finally the hero Tensei wanted him to be.
Midoriya had walked back into the room a bit flustered.
He was saddened when he heard the news about Iida's arm.
Todoroki, Hinikuna, and Midoriya had been cleared to go. Iida was still recovering a bit.
So they said their goodbyes to the class president, wishing him well.
The three boys walked out of the hospital with their bags.
As they got outside, Hinikuna looked around and saw a store that sold hero merchandise. An idea popped into his head.
"We return back to regular classes on monday right?" Asked the son of the former number ten.
"Yeah. Why?" Questioned Midoriya.
"I want to give Endeavor a gift before we get back to class." Hinikuna answered vaguely.
This caught Todoroki's interest.
"What kind of gift?" Asked the younger Todoroki.
"If you wanna see, come with me to that shop." Yuyake began walking off.
Both Izuku and Shoto looked at one another and followed Hinikuna.
Hinikuna revealed what the present was and Todoroki instantly slapped a hand over his mouth. Keeping his laughter in check. Midoriya snickered at the gift. Unfortunately he, Yuyake, and Shoto wouldn't be able to see the look on Endeavor's face when he opened the present.
The Endeavor Hero Agency
Shoto and Yuyake made it back to the number two hero's agency and packed the rest of their belongings up. As both students made it back down to the lobby, Hinikuna took out the gift. It was wrapped neatly like a Christmas present. Endeavor was out on patrol for today and it was time to leave anyways.
"Aye! Burnin' can you give this to Endeavor for me? We gotta leave so I can't give it to Endeavor myself." Hinikuna handed the hero the present.
"You got it! I'll leave it in his office! See ya Shoto! Hinikuna! Hopefully you'll come back soon!" She waved at the two boys.
They waved back.
"Man I wish I could see the look on his face when he opens it up." Hinikuna sighed.
"Me to."
"Ready to go back to our boring classes?" Hinikuna asked dreading the return of math class.
"Yeah. It'll be a nice break from the madness that happened on friday." Replied Shoto. The events of Hosu still fresh in his mind.
"Guess you're right. Hopefully it'll be better than that first day of Present Mic's english class." Hinikuna rolled his eyes at the memory.
Flashback
It was the sevond day of classes. Present Mic was their english teacher.
"All right class! Before we begin today's lesson, how about we do a little class activity?"
Everyone in the class perked up except for Hinikuna, Todoroki, and Bakugo.
'Why do I have a feeling I'll hate this?' Hinikuna thought to himself. Still trying to be open to whatever Present Mic had in mind.
"How about we go around the class, introduce ourselves and tell everyone a little bit about ourselves?"
'You gotta be fucking kidding me!' Hinikuna slammed his face into the desk.
"How about we start with you with the funky hair in the back?" Hizashi pointed at Hinikuna.
The boy's eyes widened considerably.
'WHY ME?!' Hinikuna wanted to jump out the window.
Being introverted could be a real pain in the ass sometimes.
Present
"I remember that day." Todoroki said as they walked to the train station.
"I hate it whenever that happens in class..." Hinikuna told his classmate. Praying that it never happens again.
Hinikuna and Todoroki boarded the train and both went home.
Hinikuna made it back to the dorms and fell face first on the couch.
By the time it was close to Hinikuna to fall asleep for classes tomorrow, he took a shower and got ready for bed. Headphones plugged into his ears with music playing. He closed his eyes and tried to fall asleep.
Someone kept calling him.
The first time he ignored it.
The second time, he checked to see who it was. It was Kirishima calling him. He texted the red head saying that he was okay. Guessing that the story about Endeavor and Stain must've gotten out already.
However, Kirishima called a third time. Cutting off the music yet again.
"I just texted you, why do you keep calling me?..." Yuyake growled sleepily. Now answering the phone.
"Hello?..." He spoke to the caller interrupting his nap.
"Ah yo! Hinikuna what's up man? Everything okay? I heard about what happened between Endeavor and Stain."
"Kirishima...Im fine...I even texted you saying that I was okay..." He rolled his eyes.
"Just makin' sure man. Uh...you sound tired. Should I let you go?"
"Kirishima this is the time I usually fall asleep. Im sleepy. We got classes tomorrow..." Hinikuna muttered with his eyes closed.
"Yeah you're right. See ya tomorrow man."
"...See ya..."
The call ended.
Yuyake sat up and stretched. Hearing his bones pop. He fell back down and fell asleep.
The Endeavor Hero Angecy
Enji Todoroki walked back in his office after a long day of hero work.
He was getting ready to head home and saw a present on his desk. It had a tag on it.
To: Endeavor
From: Wildfire
Enji raised an eyebrow and opened the gift up...
...To reveal...
An All Might plushie...
A vein throbbed in his forehead as the dream he never accomplished was shoved into his face.
He burned the doll and yelled, "THAT FUCKING BRAT!!!"
Anyone excited for Hinikuna and Bakugo's reunion? Lmao Hopefully now I can get back on track with these updates...See all of you in the next chapter!