Annokiee General Hospital, Outside...
"I wonder what Yaoyorozu decided", Kirishima thought aloud.
"No matter how much we want to rescue them, it's up to her to decide.", Todoroki said.
"But if she doesn't help us, how can we be able to rescue Bakugo and Takane?", Obihiro asked.
Yaoyorozu soon arrived outside the hospital with a determined look on her face alongside Midoriya.
"So, what's it gonna be?", Kirishima turned to the black haired girl.
"I've decided-"
"Wait.", a voice interrupted. It was Iida.
"Are you here to stop us?", Obihiro stared at the spectacled teen.
"Why did it have to be out of all people, you two?", he glared at Todoroki and Midoriya, "The ones who stopped me when I acted recklessly. Who helped me up after what happened in Hosu. Why are you trying to make the same rash decision I made that nearly got me killed?"
"What are you talking about?", Kirishima asked.
"We're just students, we have no right to meddle in the affairs of heroes, especially since U.A. is in a bad position. Don't you understand that anything that we do, it's gonna affect our school as well?!"
"You need to worry about the welfare of our friends instead of how everyone perceives the school Iida.", voice said in a blunt manner, eliciting the group to turn to the source of the voice. It was Tatsuma.
"Hey you actually showed up!", Kirishima smirked, "Though are you sure in you're in any condition to-"
"I'm fine Kirishima", he responded, "It took me so long trying to get here in the first place because I had to wait for my sister to leave for work. Oh and also because I only have one good eye.", He said the last sentence in a passive-agressive manner.
"You're defying your sister?!", Iida's body quivered, "Even though you nearly scared her to death twice with your recklessness, you still insist on making the same mistake? Are you just stubborn or suicidal?"
"Iida,", Midoriya started. "I understand you don't like breaking the rules but we need to-"
Iida suddenly punched him clean in the face, eliciting looks of shock from the other five.
"I'm the class rep dammit! I'm worried about what will happen to you five if you try to do this. Not just Bakugo and Takane.", he yelled.
"When I saw your injuries, it reminded me of what happened to my brother. What if you guys ended up critically injured just like him or even worse because I didn't stop you? Don't you understand where I'm coming from?! Or are you saying you don't care?"
"Of course I do", Midoriya mumbled out.
"You've got it wrong Iida", Todoroki added, "We don't expect a full scale confrontation. We'll rescue them without a fight."
"Yeah with stealth. We can rescue them without breaking the rules.", Kirishima said.
"Indeed. The last time we fought the villains head on, we lost. That's why we need to take on a new strategy, one that won't put us at unnecessary risk", Obihiro nodded.
"I trust Todoroki's judgement, but...", Yaoyorozu began, "But things could go unexpectedly wrong. So I'll join as a backup."
"Are you serious?!", Iida's eyes widened.
"You're the best.", Kirishima complimented her.
"I know that my injuries are holding me back.", Midoriya admitted, "But if I can still move at all, then I won't sit idly by. I must do something. That's all I can think about. Saving them."
"We'll never agree. So I'm coming with you.", Iida concluded, shocking the group.
Villain Hideout
Bakugo was strapped to a chair on the wall as his hands were sealed shut. Takane on the other hand found herself chained to the wall by her ankles and wrists while her wings were tightly sealed shut. The League of Villains sat right in front of them, eyeing their every movement while the news played on full blast on the tv in front of them. The news talked about U.A.'s failure in preventing the League from kidnapping the two students as well as a multitude of criticisms aimed at the possibility that they might become villains as well.
"Katsuki Bakugo, Kasumi Takane...", Shigaraki began, "Will you join our cause? Assist the League of Villains in reshaping society?"
"Go throw yourself in traffic, asshole.", Bakugo said.
Takane simply shook her head, "I refuse. I'll never join a group so horrible."
"Don't you think it's strange?", Shigaraki asked, turning to the television. "The heroes are being seen as bad guys. Looks like they're not very good at dealing with this situation very well at all. So much criticism, but everyone makes mistakes though. Modern-day heroes have it rough."
"Heroes these days are only obligated to help so long as they get paid or receive fame.", Spinner started, "They're a blight on the concept of 'heroism'."
"And since society clings to those with the most power or the most popular, those who aren't popular or strong enough are forced into the shadows.", Lady Scorpio chuckled.
"It also condemns those who are unfortunate to have it rough in life. And yet when they lash out at this unfair treatment, they're the bad guys for some reason.", Twice said.
"And these days, people have their values and beliefs chosen for them without a chance to deviate from a one way track.", Mr. Compress critiqued.
"What does it mean to be a hero? What is justice? Is society truly equal to all? These questions are all that the League of Villains wants to answer.", Dabi dryly added.
"And once everyone begins asking those questions, we'll eventually win. And you like winning don't you Bakugo?", Shigaraki grinned.
"And are you really going to continue working for a side that isn't just Kasumi?", Lady Scorpio asked her daughter. "You could assist the League of Villains, and you'll never have to worry about the cruelty of society ever again."
"Let them both go Dabi, Twice", the boy ordered.
"Are you serious?"
"Very well. Absolutely not."
"It's fine", he reassured the two, "They're new recruits, so we should treat them as equals. Besides, they're not stupid enough to fight all of us."
"Tch fine.", Dabi scoffed as he approached the two students along with Twice.
"I apologize for this barbaric approach", Mr. Compress said, "We're not brutes who act on a whim. We didn't kidnap you without a reason."
"And besides, despite our different backgrounds, everyone here is a victim of society's biased rules and the fake heroes who enforce them.", Spinner added.
The moment Bakugo's restraints were removed, he tackled Twice and attempted to blast away Shigaraki's face while Takane jinxed the ground below to cause the ground underneath Dabi to suddenly collapse under him. He didn't seem too fazed though, considering the sardonic expression on his face.
"I'm done listening to you guys preach endlessly about ideals and crap", he growled, "Do you just like hearing the sound of your own voice?"
"You lie...", Takane nodded in approval, "You're angry that society didn't give you what you want. So you chose to make everyone else miserable out of spite"
"I want to win just like All Might", Bakugo said, "No matter what offer you have for me, I'LL NEVER JOIN THE LEAGUE OF BASTARDS!"
"I would rather die, than be your pawn in your sick game!"
The League prepared to attack while Shigaraki simply stood there.
"Don't lay a finger on them. They're still valuable pieces.", he ordered.
He picked up the hand that fell on the ground and placed it back on his face.
"I thought you two would understand our cause. But it looks like you'll never understand."
He turned to the TV.
"Master lend me your power.", he muttered.
Kamino Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture
The group of seven teens, after resolving to rescue Bakugo and Takane, disguised themselves as adults and used Yaoyorozu's tracker to pinpoint the location of where the villains could be hiding.
"This looks like the place the tracker is broadcasting from.", Yaoyorozu said, holding up her phone.
"So their hideout is there", Kirishima concluded.
"We don't know for certain though", Obihiro said. "According to Yaoyorozu's tracker, the villain has been there since yesterday."
"But there could be only one villain hiding there. Our friends might be somewhere else. For the most part, we're going into this operation completely blind, so we need to proceed with caution."
"This is bad. None of us are good at sneaking, if only we had Hagakure or Jiro here", Iida lamented, "I won't hesitate to call the police if things get too rough. Especially your Sister, Tatsuma.
"I'll assure you, we won't do anything reckless.", the aforementioned blonde responded with discreet confidence.
"So we have to find a way to sneak inside without using our Quirks nor engaging the enemy but the problem is how are we going to get inside if we don't know what's inside or how many villains there are…", Midoriya started mumbling to himself.
"I wonder if this is a common occurrence for Midoriya every time he starts to get serious", Tatsuma chuckled to himself.
Meanwhile
A squadron of officers and heroes began discussing strategy on their plans to raid the League of Villains' hideout with the least amount of casualties. The heroes called in by the police force were as followed; All Might, Endeavor, Best Jeanist, Edgeshot, Ryukyu, Gang Orca, Mt. Lady, Kamui Woods and Tiger of the Wild Wild Pussy Cats.
"Why should I clean up U.A.'s mess?", Endeavor scoffed. "I'm a very busy man in case you haven't figured it out."
"Enough with the pretentiousness", Best Jeanist, the number 4 hero, a man garbed in denim clothing said. "You're U.A. alum so of course you should be worried about the school's reputation."
"We can't contact any heroes away from the school. There's a bigger picture, Endeavor.", Detective Tsukauchi explained. "There's a possibility this incident is the warning of the end of Hero Society. The League will stop at nothing to get that point across."
"During the internships, I invited Bakugo and Takane to my agency in an attempt to reform the two. Unfortunately Bakugo was one of the few people I met who are particularly stubborn. Takane on the other hand despite her meek constitution, she possesses an unyielding spirit when faced with adversity. It's very unlikely the League has swayed them to their side already, so I'd imagine they're fighting back. We must hurry.
"So not even you could change their behavior?", Gang Orca surmised.
"Indeed, pride was sewn deep into Bakugo's very core while I'd imagine that Takane's meekness is just a layer sewn underneath her own sense of strength."
"My comrade Ragdoll was taken by the League as well.",Tiger's body shook with indignation, "This is my only chance to rescue her before it's too late."
"Several students including my own brother were gravely wounded while Bakugo and Takane were taken by the League because of our misjudgment of when they would attack. We'll rectify that failure by taking the League down for good.", Ryukyu promised.
"As you've already known, a tracker from one of the students has led us to discover that there are two potential hideouts. We know from our investigation where the kidnapped victims are located so we'll send the bulk of our forces there. Our top priority is to rescue Bakugo and Takane. At the same time we'll gain control of the other hideout which will cut off their options in retreating. We'll arrest them all at once.", Tsukauchi declared.
"But are we certain that the villains wouldn't know that we're coming?", Gang Orca asked, "After all there is no telling what type of Quirks each of the members might have."
"We had Principal Nezu act clueless to deceive the villains into believing that we didn't have leads. After hearing those words. The villains won't expect us to rush in on the very same day."
"So they'll never know what hit 'em, clever tactic detective."
"We'll retaliate! It's time for our counter attack! Remind the world why you are heroes!", Tsukauchi shouted with pride, "We won't let any villain escape our grasp!"
"LET'S MOVE OUT HEROES!", All Might ordered.
And with that, the hideout raid team engaged in their mission.
Kamino Ward
"It's too quiet", Obihiro said, as the group huddled around a vending machine.
"Right, we've gotten close but it doesn't seem like anything's moving inside", Yaoyorozu nodded.
"And not a single light is on.", Kirishima added. "It doesn't look like anyone's home"
"They're hiding this lair in plain sight, making it appear as any old abandoned warehouse.", Todoroki concluded.
"And it looks to me as if the doors haven't been open in sometime given how rusty the locks are. There has to be a way to get in somehow.", Tatsuma pondered.
"We can't just enter carelessly, someone in there might have a Quirk that could lure us into a trap. If we can just see inside then maybe…"
Two men in business attire, obviously drunk given the smell of liquor fuming from their breaths walked in on the scene, oblivious to what they were witnessing until they noticed Yaoyorozu.
"Heyyyy theeerrre, you lookin' for a real man, darlins'?, the first man's voice slurred as he approached the disgusted girl, "Whyyyy don't you ditch these losers and come with uss?"
"Um no thanks!", she nervously said.
"Hey nowwww, don't go picking fights", the second man whacked him in the back of the head.
"Hey! You talkin' ta us?", Midoriya put on a tough guy act in an attempt to drive the drunks away.
"Let's get out of here", Todoroki mumbled, walking away.
Later…
"This place isn't crowded, there's people around.", Todoroki stated.
"That means we can't draw attention to ourselves", Tatsuma insinuated, "We don't want people to get suspicious and accidentally get put into the line of fire as well."
"So what's our next move?", Yaoyorozu asked.
"We'll sneak out to the back", Midoriya concluded, "We won't draw attention, and we can get intel on this place."
The group of seven teens snuck through the alleyway in the back of the building.
"It's so narrow", the sole gurl of the group strained. "I might get stuck in here."
"We have to keep moving in order to figure out what's inside, no one will be able to see us back here. Midoriya responded before noticing a window, "Wait, we should be able to get a look through that window."
"It's too dark to see through", Todoroki argued.
"I'll make a night vision scope, just hang on a second", Yaoyorozu said.
"That's why I brought this.", Kirishima responded as he pulled out a pair of night vision goggles.
"When did you nab yourself a pair of those?", Tatsuma asked, "There's no way you could've bought those as well while we bought our disguises."
"When I thought about what we had to do, I figured we probably needed one of these things.", he responded.
"But aren't they expensive though? I did my research on them and they cost like 50,000 or something." the green haired boy said.
"Whatever man just drop it."
"So Kirishima will serve as our scout, we'll need to carry him up in order for him to see what's inside."
"Right."
The group decided to make a tower with Kirishima at the top.
"Hold steady…"
"Don't lean forward too much"
"We may have to run at a moment's notice."
"Hey can you move back a little?"
"Couldn't I just go into leviathan form and carry Kirishima on top of my head?"
"Your Quirk draws too much attention Tatsuma."
Both Kirishima and Midoriya both climbed on top of the stone wall.
"Alright got it."
"Quickly now and be quiet"
"Yeah I know. But the place looks pretty trashed.", Kirishima said as he put on his goggles. "Doesn't look like...uh...GAHH!"
"Hey are you okay?", Midoriya asked him.
"What's wrong? You weren't spotted, were you?", Todoroki questioned.
"The back left…", he shuddered, handing his spotting partner the goggles. "Look into the corner…"
As Deku snagged the goggles from Kirishima's hand he looked through the window only to be met with a gruesome sight. Various containment tubs of creatures of unidentifiable mass with exposed brains floated harmlessly within them.
"No way...those are all Nomu", he said horrified.
Villain Hideout
"A master huh? I thought you were the ringleader of this circus.", Bakugo taunted, "Because it looks to me like your entire League is just one big joke. And you're just an understudy."
"Kurogiri. Compress. It's time to put them back to sleep", Shigaraki ordered.
"I can't believe these two are such atrocious audience members. It's almost impressive", Mr. Compress sighed.
"If you want me to listen then get on your knees and beg!"
"Are you crazy Bakugo?! I don't think they'll listen to reason anymore! We gotta run now!", Takane tugged at his shirt.
Just as Mr. Compress approached the two teens.
Knock* *Knock*
"Hello? Pizza delivery here."
Everyone froze for a split second until…
"SMASH!", All Might announced his presence, shattering the wall behind Spinner.
"What the-"
"Kurogiri! Get us out of here!"
"Preemptive Binding…", Kamui Woods leapt from behind All Might and snagged all of the villains with wood. "Lacquered Chain Prison!"
"Tch this is just wood…", Dabi sneered as blue flames ignited on his body before Gran Torino kicked him square in the jaw, knocking him out.
"Don't even think about it. It's in your best interest to comply with us."
"Just what I've expected from a competent new hero and a veteran pro who moves faster than the eye can see!", All Might complimented the two heroes for their efforts in subduing the villains. "You have nowhere to run League of Villains! Because we are here!"
"Impossible! How did they know where we were?!", Lady Scorpio hissed.
"So they misled us with that press conference?!", Mr. Compress said in shock.
"Tree man! You're hugging me too tight!", Twice whined. "Harder!"
"When one is on the offense, they tend to neglect their defense.", Edgeshot responded as he slid through the front door before opening it. "But we didn't come alone. You're surrounded by both the police and powerful heroes such as Endeavor."
Sure enough, the police force swarmed the hideout.
"Congrats on not getting scared.", All Might told the two teens, "I apologize, but now you two are safe."
"I WASN'T SCARED!", Bakugo shouted.
"After all the trouble I went through, the final boss just comes knocking on my doorstep.", Shigaraki glared hatefully. "Everyone's restrained. And we can't escape. Whatever, they're no match for our Nomu"
"Kurogiri! Warp as many Nomu as you can!", he ordered his ally.
Nothing.
"What are you waiting for dammit! Do it now!"
"I'm sorry Tomura Shigaraki.", he lamented, "The Nomu, they're all gone."
"What?"
"Looks like your game is over Shigaraki.", All Might said, "You underestimated the spirit of the youth, our police's diligent investigators and our righteous fury!"
"All Might please!", Spinner begged, "You're the only one Stain respects, please don't hurt me!"
"You think this game is over?", Shigaraki rasped, "Don't be stupid. We've only just started this level. Peace and justice, you've created a shithole of a society by lifitng such lofty ideals. That's why I've targeted you, All Might. Why I've gathered people to my cause. THIS IS FAR FROM OVER! KUROGIRI NOW!"
Before Kurogiri could react, Edgeshot unraveled himself into his neck, messing with the villain's vitals to knock him out.
"Weren't you listening earlier? You're better off taking us seriously.", Gran Torino scoffed. "Kenji Hikiishi (Magne). Atsuhiro Sako (Mr. Compress). Shuichi Iguchi (Spinner). Himiko Toga. Yoshino Serizawa (Lady Scorpio). Jin Bubaigawara (Twice). Though the police force had very little time and information, the police worked through the night to discover your true identities. Understand? You have nowhere left to run. Now then Shigaraki? Where's your boss hiding?"
After a brief pause, Shigaraki's expression turned to pure fury.
"This isn't over...just you wait….the game is still mine….", he muttered under his breath.
"You'll tell us where he is now", All Might demanded.
"Get out of my sight. Disappear, NOW!"
"Shigaraki!"
"I HATE YOU!"
Suddenly black puddles appeared out of nowhere as two Nomu emerged from them.
"How did these Nomu get here?", Kamui Woods' eyes widened in shock.
"Edgeshot, stop Kurogiri!", Gran Torino ordered.
"This isn't his doing! He's still unconscious."
More and more puddles with Nomu appeared.
"Don't let them go under any circumstances, got it?", All Might told the wood hero.
"Right!"
Suddenly, black puddles began to consume Bakugo and Takane and despite All Might's efforts, the two teens vanished without a trace.
"NO!"
"Endeavor! We need help here! No! They're in the street!"
The Police Force and Endeavor were ambushed by Nomu in the streets as they fought back to keep them at bay.
"That's impossible", Tsukauchi said, "The other hideout should've been on lockdown." He pulled out his communicator. "Best Jeanist come in! What the hell is going on over there?!"
No response.
"Jeanist!"
"I don't get it, how can they still be coming!", Gran Torino demanded.
"I fear that 'he' is here…", a lump filled All Might's throat
"Master…", Shigaraki rasped out as he saw the carnage unfold around him.
2 Minutes Earlier
In the midst of their investigation, the seven teens bore witness to Mt. Lady shattered the front of the warehouse as the rest of the heroes raided the building, subduing any Nomu they could find. They hid behind the wall to ensure none of the pros could see them.
"Did the building just come down?", Iida shook his head, recovering from the impact.
"Woah", Kirishima looked on, "Woah Ryukyu and Gang Orca are here. And so is Best Jeanist"
"Not to mention Mr. Tiger", Yaoyorozu added.
"Wait, Ryukyu?", Tatsuma's eyes widened, "I can't let her see me!", he abruptly pulled Kirishima off Iida's back.
"Hey! what was that for!", he nearly shouted.
"I can't let sis see me like this.", he hissed, "We gotta go now!"
"Are these gross dudes even alive?", Mt. Lady complained, "I thought we would be in for a fight, but this is way too easy. We should've left this to the police and went with All Might."
"Difficulty and importance are two different things, rookie.", Best Jeanist chastised her before turning to the police, "Riot squad, get the transports ready. There could be more of them."
"Yes sir!"
"Ragdoll, please wake up…", Tiger begged as he held the spaced out Pussycat who looked at him with lifeless eyes.
"Is that your teammate?", Gang Orca walked up to the two, "She's still breathing, that's good."
"Yes but what have they done to her?"
"I suppose we should dig deeper into the warehouse.", Ryukyu surmised. "Aside from more of these Nomu, there could be even more hostages."
"The heroes were on top of this way before we were.", Iida sighed in relief.
"This is great!", Kirishima nodded.
"Yeah and I suggest we get out of here before they see us", Tatsuma sweated, "Who knows what kind of trouble we'll get in…"
"It sounded like All Might is somewhere else, Midoriya looked out of the alleyway. Perhaps he probably rescued our friends."
"If All Might's on the scene, there's no reason for us to worry.", Yaoyrozu added. "Let's get out of here quick."
"Right."
As the teens hurried out of the alley, they paused upon hearing hollow footsteps.
"I'm sorry Tiger.", a voice sinisterly said within the darkness, "But Ragdoll's Quirk was so useful. I just couldn't help but take it."
"Are you with the League?", Gang Orca demanded.
"Show yourself!", Ryukyu growled.
"Someone get us a light.", Tiger ordered.
"Since my body was mostly destroyed, I wasn't able to stock up on Quirks", the voice said.
A masked figure wearing business attire soon emerged from the shadows.
"Don't move!", the Killer Whale hero shouted at the figure as Best Jeanist used his Quirk to bind him down.
"Hey! You can't attack him like that!", Mt. Lady said, "What if he's just a civilian?!"
"It doesn't seem like it!", Ryukyu shook her head. "For some reason, I can't help but feel there's something off about this guy. He just waltzed in here without a care in the world."
"And we also need to take precautions. Any kind of hesitation can be the difference between life and death.", Best Jeanist added.
Suddenly the figure broke free from the Fiber Hero's trap and with a sudden burst of speed, the entire warehouse was destroyed. When the dust cleared the heroes were scattered, many of whom were critically injured or on the verge of unconsciousness while Best Jeanist himself lied down in the center of the ruined area.
"I see why you're the number four hero, Best Jeanist", the figure clapped as he looked around the carnage he built, "That blast should've killed all of you. And yet you manipulated everyone's clothing and pulled them out of harm's way in the blink of an eye. Such impressive quick thinking"
"It's him…", the Fiber Hero looked on in horror. "It wasn't supposed to go like this. But that doesn't matter. A true hero doesn't believe in excuses!"
Using the fiber on his outfit, he attempted to strike the figure who simply shot out a blast of air that pierced through his abdomen, rendering him unconscious from the excessive amount of blood lost.
"I see now", the figure pointed at his fallen foe, "Your strength comes from training and practical experience. Not raw power. Your Quirk is useless to me. It wouldn't be useful with a disposition of Tomura's caliber."
"Who is this guy?", Todoroki thought, terror filling his lungs.
"What kind of Quirk does he have?!", Obihiro's body shivered.
"He took out four pros in an instant!", Kirishima's face contorted with anguish.
"With just two attacks, he took out not just big sis and Sakamata's father, but the no 3 Hero, but Best Jeanist as well!", Tatsuma's eyes widened, "And he didn't even move at all to do it!"
"We have to run.", Yaoyorozu thought, "I know that but…"
"I'm so scared, my legs…", Iida's face froze.
"My body...won't move!", Midoriya internally screamed, "What in the world...was that?"
Black puddles soon appeared in front of the masked figure as Bakugo, Takanae and the League of Villains appeared around him.
"What the hell was that?!", Bakugo sputtered out the bile in his mouth.
"*cough* W-w-where *cough* are we?", Takane looked around, seeing the defeated heroes that surrounded her.
"My apologies, Bakugo, Takane.", the figure coldly told the two.
"Master…", Shigaraki bowed.
"So you've failed once again. But don't be discouraged, you can always try again. That's why I brought your associates back with you. Even these two children, because you believe they're important pieces on your game board." He held out his hand to the lanky boy. "Start over as many times as it takes. I am here to provide you with help. All of this is for you."
Midoriya's hand clenched into a fist as he tried to sprint out to Bakugo's location. Only to be stopped by Iida and Obihiro who grabbed his arms. Yaoyorozu clutched onto Kirishima's shoulder as Tatsuma and Todoroki clung to the walls.
"Ah there you are", the masked man said calmly.
The group's eyes widened with horror, believing that this mystery villain somehow discovered their presence.
Suddenly in a burst of speed All Might tackled the man as he grappled his fists.
"I'll have you return my students All For One!", he shouted.
"Are you here to kill me again, All Might?", the villain said casually.
The sudden burst of wind knocked back the teens and the League of Villains.
"No! There's too many of them!", Midoriya shouted.
"It took you long enough", All For One casually shook out any pain in his hand, "The bar was just 5 kilometers from here and it took you 30 seconds after the Nomu were deployed for you to find me. You're getting weaker"
"That's rich given that you're wearing that life support mask. Aren't you over exerting yourself?", All Might retorted, "I won't make the same mistake I made 5 years ago. I'll take my students back and I'll make sure you're locked up for the rest of your life…"
He lunged at the villain.
"ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE LEAGUE OF VILLAINS!"
All For One simply raised his hand up as he fired a blast of wind, pushing the Symbol of Peace back and into several buildings.
"Air Cannon Bust plus Spring Loaded Limbs, Kinetic Booster times four, Strength Enhancer times three. Such a beautiful combination", he looked at his hand in false awe, "Perhaps a few more enhancers next time should ought to do it."
"All Might!", Bakugo shouted in shock.
"This can't be…", Takane's eyes widened, "He can't be-"
"Now don't you two worry", All For One simply said, "He won't die that easily." He turned to Tomura, "Now then, Shigaraki. Take whoever you want with you and get off the battlefield."
He then fired black thorn-like needles into Kurogiri's body as the villain's body started to spasm violently.
"Hey careful with him!", Magne shouted, "One of the heroes did something to him and he's unconscious. Why can't you just warp us away since you have a teleportation Quirk of your own?"
"My warp power is still new, Magne", he explained, "I can only warp things to and from my location, Kurogiri's Warp Gate on the other hand can warp to specific coordinates. Now then leave this place at once."
Kurogiri's Quirk suddenly activated as a large portal opened from his body.
"What about you master?", Shigaraki turned to the villain.
"You're not thinking clearly Tomura. You still have room to grow.", he said, levitating in the air to block a punch from the now recovered All Might.
"Master."
"We must exit stage left Shigaraki.", Mr. Compress reminded the boy as he turned the unconscious Dabi into a mable. "While our masked lead is distracting his foil, go claim your prize now."
"Huh, this is gonna be fun.", Bakugo grinned as he faced the villains, realizing what was to come.
"Do they mean us?", Takane backed away.
All Might attempted to reach out to the two teens, only to be knocked away by All For One.
"You still need to deal with me", the villain taunted.
"What do we do? Midoriya, how can we get Bakugo and Takane without engaging the villains?", Tatsuma turned to the aforementioned teen.
"We only have one chance at this! This plan all depends on Kacchan."
"What do you mean it all depends on Bakugo?", Todoroki raised a brow.
"If I did the plan myself. It wouldn't work", Midoriya explained. "Kirishima, you're the only way this plan will work."
"We need details. Midoriya. Hurry it up.", Shoto demanded.
"Right here's the plan..."
Meanwhile...
"Are you trying to hold back?", All For One teased All Might as he blocked his punches, "Worried the chuldreb might get hurt in the crossfire?"
Meanwhile, Bakugo and Takane struggled to keep the villains away as they desperately tried to stop their advance while keeping their distance.
"-What are you insane?", Iida raised a brow.
"I can't do that, what if my Quirk-", Shigen tried to say
"We only have one shot at this!", Midoriya argued, "Once Kacchan notices that All Might won't be able to fight at full power as long as he's around, he'll have no choice but to increase the distance between himself and the villains. And in that one opening, that's when we'll strike!"
"It seems like a gamble. But if all things are considered, there's not much risk to us. More importantly, we'll be able to help All Might turn the tide of battle. I'm in"
Midoriya and Iida grabbed Kirishima and stuck to the wall before launching themselves in the air using the former two's Quirks as Kirishima activated his to shatter the wall in front of him . Then, Todoroki and Obihiro created a slab of ice and transmuted the ground respectively to create a large slope for the three boys to climb on. Using the burst of speed, they quickly climbed up the slope as they hurled into the air, too high for the villains to reach them. Astonished at the sight, Bakugo and Takane could only watch as Kirishima extended his arm out.
"Come on!", he yelled.
Just as Shigaraki lunged at the duo, Bakugo created a massive blast, as he launched himself high in the air to grab Kirishima's hand.
"You idiots!", he screamed at the two, though his smug face revealed that he deep down appreciated the rescue.
"Bakugo, on my mark, you give us a-", Iida started only for the blonde to shout at him.
"What the heck?!", Spinner reeled back in shock.
"Why do you keep showing up everywhere?", Shigaraki angrily glared at Midoriya.
"Don't let them get away!", Mr. Compress shouted, "Who can do long distance?!"
"Spinner and Dabi but they're out cold!", the gecko villain remarked
"You two get over here!", Magne ordered as her hand gathered an electrical charge while her two confidants were surrounded in a blue aura. Due to both Spinner and Compress being south poles, Magne was able to launch the latter into the air to chase after Bakugo and the others.
"Repulsion Breakup: Night Flight Canon!", he yelled, flying at the teens.
"Titan Cliff!", Mt. Lady grew to massive size, blocking the dapper dressed villain with her head, knocking each other out.
"Woah! Mt. Lady", Midoriya looked back in awe.
"The mission's the top priority...go home you kids.", she said as she collapsed on the ground with a massive thud.
"Just as we thought. All eyes on them.", Todoroki said.
"They're distracted, now's our chance!", Tatsuma yelled as he shifted into leviathan form, charging into the middle of the battlefield with Todoroki, Obihiro and Yaoyorozu on his back.
"WHERE DID THEY COME FROM?!", Twice started to say, only to be forced to leap away to avoid getting hit.
"Takane! Grab my hand", Yaoyorozu shouted at the moth girl, as she extended her arm out.
As Takane flared her wings and reached out to her hand, Lady Scorpio's tail wrapped around her neck.
"I WON'T LET YOU GET TAKEN AWAY FROM ME AGAIN!", she screamed.
"NO!", Tatsuma roared, realizing the situation.
"I can't get close enough to transmute!", Obihiro said.
"Is there nothing we can do?", Yaoyorozu asked.
"This is bad, we can't turn around because the villains know that we're here and if we engage them head on then-"
"I won't allow it", a voice hissed as a large claw emerged from the rubble to grab the villainess by the head before tossing her aside, freeing Takane in the process.
"S-sis?!"
Don't worry about me. You get your friends out of here!", Ryukyu growled as she emerged from the rubble.
"We gotta get outta here quick!", Tatsuma said. "I'm gonna blast ourselves into the air using water from my body, Yaoyorozu, use your Quirk to make a rope and Shigen, transmute the rope the moment Kasumi grabs on, got it?"
The two nodded.
"Here goes nothing!", he charged up water in his mouth before jumping and firing the water into the ground launching the group sky high.
"Yaoyorozu now!", he roared.
"I'm on it!", she said, creating rope from her body and slinging it to Tokoyami and Takane who grabbed it, "Obihiro!"
"Yeah!", he grabbed the rope as he transmuted it, wrapping around the girl as she were pulled upward.
"DAMN YOU!", Lady Scorpio yelled as she attempted to lunge at the duo, only for Ryukyu to snatch her mid air and slam her down.
"We still have time, we can still catch them! They're low enough for us to grab them", Magne ran to both Spinner and Twice, attempting to use the same method she used earlier but using Twice instead of the unconscious Mr. Compress.
But before she could use her Quirk, a sudden yellow blur struck all three of the villains, knocking them clean out.
"Gran Torino?!", Midoriya looked on shocked.
"You're too slow", All Might told the wizened hero.
"You're just too fast, hot shot", he remarked, "So you saw the kid huh? He's ending up more and more like you every day. Not a compliment."
"After his experience in Hosu, I didn't think he'd come to the battlefield. Damn teenagers!"
As the 2 groups of teens landed safely (crash landed in Tatsuma's case), they immediately fled from the battlefield, not wanting to take any part of the conflict.
Back at the Warehouse
"Shimura's friend huh?", All For One looked on in intrigue.
"It's shameful that I needed their help.", All Might lamented before regaining his composure. "But now, you're finished now that I don't have to pull my punches."
"Only two of them left", Gran Torino turned to Shigaraki and Toga, "I'll handle them."
"Tomura I don't wanna die in this place!", Toga whined to the lanky boy.
"They got us good, turned the tables on us with just a few moves.", All For One murmured as his fingers fired sharp black thorns at the unconscious Magne.
"Forcible Quirk Activation. Magnetism!"
Using Magne's body, he forcibly activated her Quirk, sending all of the males to Toga's area as she began panicking.
"Watch out you guys! You're coming at me way too fast!", she said as she was pushed inside the portal along with Twice, Mr. Compress and Spinner.
"What about me!", Lady Scorpio hissed as she got up from the ground, "I'm still a valuable asset to Shigaraki's goal!"
All For One turned to her location as a sinister grin formed under his mask.
"Hm...yes indeed you are.", he said sinisterly as another thorn suddenly pierced her chest before Ryukyu could react. A surge of electricity flowed from the thorn as the villain let out a pained scream.
"Wh-what are you doing?!"
"Your Quirk, give it to me.", he demanded in an almost emotionless manner.
As Lady Scorpio struggled to pull the thorn out.
"S-s-stop this!", she let out a pained yell as she felt as if her very body was being pulled apart. her scorpion tail began to shrivel up to nothing before exhaustion took its place.
"W...why?", she could only let out before she collapsed on the ground.
"Just what is he?", Ryukyu's eyes only widened in horror.
"Wait. Don't. Master!", Shigaraki begged as he was slowly dragged into the portal. Gran Torino attempted to intercept only to be pushed back by another thorn which temporarily disabled his Quirk as another thorn tossed Magne into the portal.
"Your body is too damaged!", Shigaraki continued explaining only to be pushed back inside,his arm reaching out in vain and the hand on his face falling off, revealing his anguished face.
"No...I won't g-", was all he could muster as darkness enveloped him and the portal dispersed.
"Tomura…", All For One concluded, "You must continue your fight."
Using Gran Torino's body, he warped the aged hero into All Might's punch, forcing the latter to reel it back at the last second.
"I only came to save Tomura", he explained, "But if you wish to fight. Then I'll grant you your wish. One after another, my comrades were forced into the shadows as you climbed up your pedestal as the Symbol of Peace. What a grand view you must have had from atop of their crushed ambitions. A hero standing on a mountain of our defeats."
"DETROIT SMASH!", All Might yelled, snatching Gran Torino out of the way as he punched All For One, who repelled with a blast of wind.
"You still refuse to fight me at full power…", he taunted the Symbol of Peace. "Because doing so would endanger the lives you've sworn to protect"
"Shut up…", All Might growled. "Always toying with people. Manipulating them, steal, break and then discard them. You scoff at the innocent who are only trying to live their lives!"
He lunged at the masked man after redirecting his right arm.
"It's over", All For One sneered, raising his other arm to attack.
"I WON'T LET IT!"
And with a fierce punch to the face, he shattered All For One's mask. And for the first time Ryukyu could see what the Symbol of Peace's true form was.
"T-that's…"
Author's Note:
Oh no! Another cliffhanger! Dun Dun Dunnnnnnnn! But in seriousness, I'm just terrible at writing fight scenes in case you haven't noticed. So I apologize if this was jarring to read. Oh and yeah, I 'killed' off one of the Ocs in case you haven't noticed, (Spoilers; she's not dead, but her plot relevancy dies after this) and yeah this chapter is kind of cringeworthy and possibly underwhelming so again I apologize if these choices anger some readers.
Anyways, Red Goblin signing off