Y'all! My best friend, smile-lifegoeson has a couple of really cute Bakuraka fics, so if you put those babies on a boat and ship them, please go check them out! Anyway, this is part one of a break from the seriousness. It's supposed to be fun and I hope I did okay with that since I'm more of an angsty type of person. Thank you for taking time to read this!
Her Peace
-Two Months Later (October)-
"Please, please, please, please, puuuhhhllleeeease!" Emi begged her best friend, "When's the last time you went out and actually HAD FUN?"
"Do you want me to be honest?"
"Well, yeah babe!"
"That night ZaZa proposed to me and it was because I was being spontaneous and meeting someone random and nothing to do with him," Ginsui sighed in shame.
"Okay, so let's fix that and go to this Halloween party! Just us girls. I want to see my best friend smile and laugh with authenticity again. I miss it. I'll even use my quirk if you get too overwhelmed! You won't regret it, I promise!" Ms. Joke pleaded.
Ginsui pondered the idea. She really hadn't been herself the past few months. She'd been so worried about everyone else. A break would be...nice.
"You're right, cuz, let's spend some quality time together. It's long overdue."
The two met up with Nemuri and they spent the rest of the day searching for costumes. The trio decided to take on a DC approach. Emi found a black and red jester costume suitable enough to pull off as Harley Quinn. Nemuri giddily acquired a very daring Poison Ivy costume and lavish red wig. Gini decided to go for a skin-tight black, leather suit with patchwork stitching* and a matching cat-eared hood for a wilder looking Catwoman.
They were beyond ready to celebrate Gini's comeback and decided to have a sleepover at Midnight's place since it was the closest to the venue.
"Hey, what's up with that?" Midnight gasped as she pointed to the vivid scar on Gini's chest once she had changed into some pajamas.
"A reminder of what happens when you fuck with the enemy," Gini sighed, "it was worth it though. He was—"
"—A hot-as-fuck man that knew how to give his pipe?" Nemuri finished in laughter.
"Among other things, YES!" Gini giggled back.
"So why aren't you drinking with us? You've never been one to skip a chance to get the spins," Emi commented as she and Midnight took another sip of their champagne.
"It's...big news and I need you both to not yell at me for the love of all things holy," Gini stated.
"Oh shit," Nemuri spoke first as Emi inhaled sharply.
"I'm expecting. I'm actually four months along," Gini blurted and closed her eyes.
"That...explains...a lot..." Emi finally voiced, "but you know what? I get to be an Aunt! Well sorta, but you know what I mean!"
"You're not...mad?" Gini smiled sheepishly.
"Girl, you were told that you couldn't have kids so as far as I'm concerned, this is a blessing!" Emi replied.
Nemuri watched their interaction. She wasn't sure if it was a good idea to point out all the negatives. If Emi says it's all good, then she would go along with it too.
"So, tell me about this Hawks kid. I've been missing out while I was away," Gini asked as she snacked on her second bag of Kinokobo while Midnight took a shot from Joke's bellybutton.
"He took a work study with Endeavor a few years back before starting up his own Agency. Ever since All Might's broken form was exposed, Keigo Takami, as you know him as, has risen in popularity and has a chance at nabbing the number two spot!"
"Keigo is Hawks?! I honestly thought he was a lost cause when I dealt with his pre-teen self. He gave me quite the hassle back in those social work days. His childhood was...pretty much one of the worst I had been exposed to. I'm glad to see how much he's grown. I can't believe I'm just now making the connection!"
"Yeah, he's quite a playboy now. He's notorious for springing interviews on pros he sees around. Don't be surprised if he corners you at this party he's throwing. It's probably the reason he's doing it to be honest," Nemuri added as she poured a glass of plum wine.
"Fantastic," Gini rolled her eyes as she recalled the time she had spent with Takami. The boy had been gayer than a rainbow sprinkled with glitter, but he enjoyed teasing her all the same. Perhaps he swung both ways and she hadn't realized it.
Oh well. He can't bother me if he can't find me. I'll be too busy having fun and being on the move, so he won't have much luck isolating me, Gini thought innocently as she spent the next three hours trying to fall asleep.
-LOV-
Dabi sat in dull silence has Kurogiri fixed him another mixed drink.
Had it already been two months since he'd last spoken to her? He kept his promise about taking care of himself. He hadn't used his quirk at all. So far, the scars had lightened up to a soft pink and he was even able to remove the staples on his face and neck.
But did it even matter?
She said she would come to me, but was she lying? Dabi thought pathetically as he nursed his third glass of fireball and coke.
"I heard a RUMOR!" Magne excitedly entered the bar with Toga bouncing by her side.
Dabi raised an eyebrow, but remained uninterested otherwise.
"It's about a woman with curves for days, hair paler than the moon, and eyes as yummy as orange sorbet!" Toga giggled as she twirled around Dabi.
The two women knew the man hadn't been his usually snarky self since his last encounter with her. He mentioned the loss if the fetus and didn't say anything else about that matter. The girls hoped to bring him out of his slump. How else was he going to get Gini back? Sure, Tomura hated her guts, but the rest of the League were sympathetic to her seemingly abrupt actions and wouldn't mind having her return. After all, she was the one that kept them from losing their minds.
"Apparently, Hawks' agency has set up a Halloween party. The young pro himself begged for her to go ever since that bad ass fight she had with All For One. Said something about her showing up would boost his popularity," Magne elaborated even though Dabi hadn't asked.
The scarred man snorted.
"She got her ass handed to her," he replied as he took another sip of the cinnamon drink.
"Only because she let her feelings get in the way. She brought awareness to how valuable less flashy quirks can be and she did it all while wearing one of your thin v-neck shirts and a pair of tight short-shorts. You can pretend like we don't notice her banging body all you want, but what she did was better than any fanservice I've seen and I'd be happy to take your place any day," Spinner explained as he dodged the glass Dabi threw at him.
"Where's this party taking place?" Kurogiri asked, curious about the news himself.
It would be an opportune time to get her back. He needed her to revive Tomura's mind back into a somewhat normal place. The man was crazy; but, staying in his room murmuring about the pros and cons to killing off the best support player he had was on the extra side.
"From what my sources say, it's happening around the concert stage at Dagobah park. There's supposed to be a haunted house, a couple of live bands, food stands, and a lot of other spooky-themed venues," Toga rambled on in excitement.
"What makes you think she'd go? She hates overcrowded places," Dabi mumbled into the new drink Kurogiri prepared.
"Yeah, but her cousin doesn't! I totally saw her begging Gini to take Hawks up on his offer. I may have followed her for a little bit. She was released from the hospital today BTDubs!" Himiko grinned devilishly.
"This could be your chance to remind her of what made her love you," Magne added to the sulking man quietly as the other members talked among themselves. She was the only one he told about his savage attack on Ginsui.
"You think my scars are faint enough to cover up with that foundation makeup chicks wear?"
"HELL YEAH I CAN MAKE THOSE DISAPPEAR. AND LET'S GET RID OF ALL THAT COLOR IN YOUR HAIR. WE CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL GOING INCOGNITO!" Magne exclaimed.
With that, Spinner, Toga, Magne, and Dabi carefully schemed. They readied costumes appropriate for hiding their obvious traits that would get them caught if seen. The idea to get into the party would be to register themselves as an up-and-coming band.
They knew Gini loved music and Dabi couldn't forget how into Aizawa she had been when she watched him play his guitar. He could too, so it was time to show her a side of him she hadn't gotten the chance to see yet.
-7PM Dagobah Park-
"Aww look, is that Ochako and Katsuki?" Nemuri asked as she, Emi, and Ginsui neared a Fortune Teller's tent.
"It is. I wonder if they're finally seeing each other. You know what that means?" Gini suggested.
"That you win that round of our shipping playoffs," Midnight sighed and handed her foe some money.
Uraraka was wearing a ballerina costume while Bakugo sported a black shirt, jeans, and an orange hoodie.
"How's it going, little loves?" Gini asked the couple as she and her own friends took their spots in line.
"This is NOT a date, so stop thinking it!" Bakugo yelled in response.
The brunette with him frowned and crossed her arms. Her thinner than usual attire was making her a little uncomfortable and she was still irritated with her date for rushing her here and making her forget about her jacket.
"My bad," Gini replied and held her hands up in defeat, "I thought I was the only one cold. I'm glad I'm not alone," she turned her attention to Ochako.
"You shoulda brought a jacket Roundface," The loud boy scolded before taking his own jacket off to cover her.
"Not a date, huh?" Emi teased as the couple entered the tent.
Soon, it was Emi's turn to see the fortune giver.
"Most young women are here for one thing, so I'll cut to the chase dear. It looks like you are destined to be with a...man...whose initials are AS."
Ms. Joke laughed, "Wish me luck convincing him that," as she left for Gini to take her place.
Ginsui took a seat and casually held out her palms, not really knowing if that's even what she was supposed to do.
"Oh," the teller gasped as she jerked her hands away from Gini's.
"I'm so sorry, I don't really know what the protocol is for this..." Gini blushed, embarrassed that she upset the professional sight-seer.
"No, it's just that, I don't usually get such a strong reading."
Gini giggled nervously.
"You don't have to be dramatic; I know it's only for fun," her laugh fainting at the woman's ashening face.
"The man you're supposed to be with is TT but that can't be right. My vision is showing me that he's dead, I don't understand," the woman whined.
Gini snickered again.
"Yeah, don't worry about it," she said before standing up to leave.
"Wait! That's not all I saw! Please, heed my fortune!"
Gini froze. Tonight was supposed to be more fun and less worry. More fun! Less worry! How dare this lady stop her?
"Please make this quick," she suggested as she faced the crazed woman again.
"I see a bird balancing itself between scales. It's an omen that your life is being controlled by something other than fate... Perhaps you shouldn't go chasing birds, Catwoman," the medium warned as Gini turned away.
Gini burst into deep-bellied laughter at the words.
"I knew Keigo's punk ass would find a way to prank me here," she giggled as she rejoined her girlfriends outside.
The soothsayer frowned in agitation. Of course this woman thought she was a joke! If only she had met with her outside of this stupid party, then maybe she could have gotten the proper warning across.
As the night lengthened, so did the cool air. Ginsui found herself shivering despite being well-covered.
"Maybe you should get a spicy meal?" Nemuri frowned as she watched her friend shiver. It was barely colder than 60 degrees F out here.
Gini nodded as she headed to a stall serving hot soups. As soon as she sat down on a nearby bench with her food, she was approached by Enji Todoroki.
"Ms. Fukukado, may I sit with you?"
She nodded reluctantly. He was the very last person she wanted to speak with. Hell, at least he was warm.
"I'm going to be blunt. This may come as a shock to you, but I do speak with my wife on a regular basis. She brought it to my attention that you are expecting and that she strongly believes that the father has as fire type quirk."
Ginsui choked on her food in shock. Endeavor quickly smacked her back. Clearly the bluntness of both Dabi and Shoto were genetic.
"I knew after watching the fight you had with All For One that there was something more between you and the villain with marred skin. I don't know if you hooked up with him because of some repressed feelings you had about not being able to save Touya or if you were needy. I don't really care, but Rei seems to like you and I owe you more than my life. I'm telling you this, if you need anything. I mean anything from me when your kid starts to develop a quirk like Dabi's or Touya's, I will be there."
She nearly spit her food out again.
"The last thing I would ever want you to do is help me, you domestic-assault-charge-dodging-shit."
"I cannot disagree with your harsh words. I'm trying my best, Silver Sorceress. I may never receive forgiveness from you or...my Touya, but I'm becoming a better man. One day, I will get my redemption. If me getting that second chance at being a better person involves helping someone that I've wronged, I will take it."
"Sir, kindly go fuck yourself way over there," Gini sighed as she used her chopsticks to point.
Endeavor shrugged in defeat before leaving her be. She regretted being so hostile. She was liking the hot temperature he exuded. She hated being this cold all the time. Maybe she should reach back out to Dabi...
It wasn't even ten seconds later when the empty spot was taken by a younger, even more vile man. Gini screamed up at the sky, causing those nearby to scurry away.
"Chisaki, I swear to God if you try me tonight, I will kill you," Gini warned.
"I'm only here to offer my peace. It was a mistake to try and take you by force. I understand that now. Here, I have a gift for you. It's a new drug I've been working on. It nullifies quirks so you won't have to be so dependent on people like Eraser Head. Anyway, you know where to find me if you want more," he snidely replied as he gave her a little box.
She watched him disappear into the thickening crowd surrounding the stage as the band began their third song of the evening. Gini examined the box before opening it. A small pill sat in the middle of it. She examined her gift before unzipping her top and tucking it into her bra. She may give it a try soon. The noise coming from the minds of everyone around her were starting to nag her.
"Ginsui! Come on! There's a total babe up on stage now and he's about to go all dreamy and acoustic on us. His eyes are to die for!" Emi called out to the resting woman.
Gini smiled. The live music was what she had really been looking forward to after all. She locked arms with her girls as they pushed themselves towards the front of the stage.
No fucking way, Gini thought as her eyes widened as she focused on the guy Emi had mentioned.
It was as if a ghost had become re-animated. Dabi's scars were hidden and his hair was its natural shade of red.** This is what Touya would have looked like had he never been in an accident; if he had been raised in a loving home. And my God, he was beautiful.
He said a few words to the crowd about how he was dedicating the next song to his soulmate, or something like that. Ginsui didn't really know because she was too busy zoning out in a mild panic to listen to him.
Soon, he began playing Just Like Heaven by The Cure. She had a sense of déjà vu as she watched the women around her drool over her man playing.
Why was she like this? She never realized she had a type, but boy was she wrong.
It didn't take Dabi long to find Gini in the crowd. She swayed naturally with the music he was making and he found the site breathtaking. Against his better judgement, he stopped playing and unplugged his guitar.
The crowd whispered in concern as he hopped off the stage and began to play a softer version of the song as he walked closer to Gini.
Emi and Nemuri nearly melted at the site. It was about time someone other than a spiritless Shota and a dangerous Dabi gave their friend attention. Maybe the dude could pull her out of her slump and show her that being single was worth it.
The audience could feel the sincerity the guitarist showed the lucky woman he sang to. Perhaps she wasn't just some random chick to serenade?
They wouldn't find out because the host of the party, Hawks, decided to crash the scene with two cameramen and three, large ring lights.
"And it is with my greatest pleasure, I welcome you, Silver Sorceress, to my Pro Hero 10 Minute Interview Segment!" Keigo winked as he pulled her away from the villain he easily recognized and onto the stage a few feet away.
"Huh?" Gini blabbered as Hawks removed her cat-eared mask and laughed when her curly silver hair puffed out around her head, finally free from its cocoon.
"Geez, Ms. Gini. I forgot how much hair you had," Keigo teased the ex-social worker who had spent three weeks caring for him when he was a child.
At last, the one Pro he knew always had the best intentions for the kids she helped was going to get the attention she deserved. Perhaps, he could even push her back into being a professional again and far away from the group he was assigned to target.
A/N Halloween is my favorite holiday and it fit the timeline I was going for, so cheers to fears.
*I was going for the Michelle Pfeiffer Catwoman costume here because Dabi and his staples ;)
** I'm pretty sure the manga has Touya with white hair, but I think he looks better with the red, so for my fic he's got Enji's hair .
