At Best Jeanist's Agency, Mayday was seen constantly checking her phone, hoping to get any update on Izuku, be it from the boy himself or maybe her father. She hoped for the former, that would reassure her he was truly alright.
What worried her more was a text she got from Flurry, the girl said she was going to find Izuku, but that there were Nomu creatures in Hosu, plus the rumors of Stain being there made Mayday even more concerned.
"You better come back in one piece Izuku, you and Flurry both," Mayday's hands shook as she tried fighting away the negative images of harm coming to either her cousin or her best friend. "He has to be fine, he's strong, and he's smart. He'll do great, he'll keep himself and Flurry safe, I gotta believe in him, and I gotta believe that daddy will save them."
"Spider-Girl," Best Jeanist said, getting her attention. "Come, we have drills."
"Yes sir," Mayday said, putting her phone away.
Best Jeanist felt pity, he heard there was trouble in Hosu, and it sounds like some of her classmates might be in danger. All he could do was trust that the heroes in town would keep the civilians safe. "Your father's in Hosu correct?"
"Y-yes, I asked him to check on a friend of mine, along with some classmates, including my cousin," Mayday said.
"Your father is one of the best heroes in the world, if anyone can keep your classmates and cousin safe, it would be him," Best Jeanist said. "Everything will be fine."
"I hope so," Mayday said, thinking over the situation. "Don't leave me yet Izuku, there's still so much I want to tell you."
Even back at the agency of Johnny Storm and Rainbow Dash, the two were fully aware of what was happening in Hosu, as the incident was being reported on TV. Bakugo was watching alongside them, remembering a text message he got as well, which was the Hosu location.
"Should we go out there?" Bakugo asked.
"Right now there are plenty of heroes out there, including Peter and the Saiyaman Duo," Johnny said. "Oh, Endeavor's there too I guess."
"If things get too bad we'll go but for now we're still needed here," Rainbow Dash said.
"You have classmates out there right?" Johnny asked. "Peter heard from Mayday that Izuku Midoriya is out there, do you know if anyone else might be there?"
"I don't know, I didn't ask where any of them were going," Bakugo said.
"Are you worried about your classmates?" Rainbow Dash asked.
Bakugo turned his head away, scoffing the idea, "They'll be fine if the heroes are there." He began to walk off, "Plus the USJ incident proves they're not completely useless, maybe they'll last."
Rainbow Dash shook her head in disproval, "That kid and his...cool act."
"He's probably concerned, he just won't admit it," Johnny said, then turned back to the TV. "Still, I am a bit worried, maybe we should go there."
"Think you could resist trying to one-up Endeavor?" Rainbow Dash taunted.
"Oh like you've never tried one-uping anyone," Johnny retorted. "Fine, we'll hold off, only because I trust Peter's abilities."
"Same with Gohan and Videl, they got this," Rainbow Dash said. "We just gotta believe in them."
The battle against Stain continued, but it wasn't going that well for the heroes. Pinkie, Native and Tenya were all still paralyzed, Izuku just got paralyzed again, Flurry's arm was bleeding a lot and Shoto just got injured.
Tenya struggled to stand, remembering his words to Stain that he told him at the start of this battle.
"I am the one who will defeat you, Ingenium!"
That only brought tears to his eyes however, "Can I even call myself a hero? My friends are getting hurt trying to save me." He looked over to Native, regretting not putting the pro hero first. "I took my brother's name to bring down that fiend Stain, I was so consumed with revenge that I forgot what really mattered." He the thought about the other hero currently in this position. "Pinkie Pie, you warned me and I still didn't listen. I'm sorry, my biggest regret is that you might die alongside me. You took me in and endangered you. What kind of hero does that?"
Flashback to several years prior at the Iida family home.
"You wanna be a hero too Tenya?" Tensei asked, looking over his suit.
"Yes, a cool one like you," a younger Tenya said, gesturing with his arms.
"With robot arms?" Tensei joked, poking fun at Tenya's mannerisms.
"If I may ask, what drives you to want to be a hero?" Tenya asked.
"Well, our grandfather and parents were both heroes, so everyone kind of expected I would be one too, so it's like staying in the family business," Tensei answered, putting his helmet away. "Plus it made sense to me, the coolest people in the world are the ones who does things for others, I want to be the kind of guy who helps people in trouble."
"Then why not just become a police officer?" Tenya asked.
"Aren't you even listening to me?" Tensei asked, little annoyed by his little brother's question. He then playfully rubbed the boy's head. "But will admit you're a hard worker, you're way smarter and more athletic than I was back when I was your age. Wait, that's the reason, knowing you look up to me makes me better, I want to make you proud."
End Flashback, back to the fight with Shoto trying to blast Stain with fire, quickly enough to make sure Stain doesn't lick off any blood from his sword, Flurry providing her back up.
"It's true, my friends are much different than me, I am immature," Tenya realized. "But still..."
Stain continued running through, dodging all of Shoto's attacks, "Ah, ice and fire! With a little bit of magic."
"Try dodging this you villain!" Shoto attacked more with his ice.
"STOP MOVING SO MUCH YOU POOP HEAD!" Flurry was getting very frustrated with the fight.
"You rely on your quirk too much, makes you careless!" Stain said, dodging through the ice and making his way over with his sword, ready to attack.
"Get away!" Flurry shouted, trying to attack.
Tenya started to stand, "I have to stand and fight, the right way, the way my brother would stand and fight!"
"Damn, the brat can move again!" Stain realized.
"RECIPROAL BURST!" Tenya rushed in and kicked Stain's sword in half and then kicked the villain across the ally.
"Kid's fast I'll give him that," Stain recovered, ready to plan again.
"You're free too huh?" Shoto said. "His quirk isn't that impressive after all."
"Todoroki, Midoriya, Flurry Heart, this has nothing to do with you, I apologize for making you worry," Tenya said.
"This again? Don't be stubborn Tenya," Flurry scolded.
"Look, I'm ok, I won't let you three shed any more blood for me," Tenya said.
"Don't act like you're a true hero now, no one changes their tone that fast," Stain said.
"Luna did, and somewhat Discord," Pinkie pointed out from nearby, not that anyone really paid any mind to her.
"You're just a fraud like the others who have infected this society, degrading the meaning of the word hero," Stain said. "I will personally teach you a lesson."
"You're a creep, that's all you are!" Flurry shouted. "Tenya's more noble than anyone I know, don't act like-"
"He's right Flurry," Tenya interjected, much to her confusion. That confusion turned to worry when she saw blood drip down his arm. "I am in no position to be called a hero, but I still will not back down, I will keep the name Ingenium alive!"
"Pathetic!" Stain shouted, about to attack but Flurry stood in front of Tenya and blasted with her heart magic.
"Stop fighting back so much!" Native shouted from nearby. "The hero killer is only after me and the kid in the white armor!"
"They couldn't leave even if they wanted to," Pinkie said. "After everything, he's not going to let them get away."
"She's right," Shoto said, assisting Flurry by attacking with his fire. "He seems rabid now, like something's snapped." He began attacking with his ice, which Stain destroyed with his remaining blades. "His quirk really isn't that powerful, and the blood type does make it's effects less unpredictable, and he needs to get in close to use it. Now he's desperate, he wants to kill Iida, Pinkie Pie and this other hero before other pros show up, such tenacity."
"How is he this fast? he's only one person!" Flurry shouted, trying to attack. "He doesn't even have a speed quirk, we should have gotten him by now!"
Tenya tried activating his engine, but they seemed to be malfunctioned, "Oh no, did I overdo it with my kick earlier!?" He turned to Shoto, "Excuse me, Todoroki, can you regulate your temperatures!?"
"Yes, though I do have trouble with my left side," Shoto said.
"I need you to freeze my legs without blocking the engine," Tenya requested.
"Why don't you stay down!?" Stain shouted, throwing some knives at the group, with Tenya blocking.
"No! Iida!" Izuku called, then realized he was able to move, but with one problem "My leg's no good, but I can still fight!"
Izuku began activating his full cowling while Shoto froze Tenya's leg and Flurry helped pull out the knives.
"It's done," Shoto said. "Whatever you're planning, make it fast."
Tenya began to stand, "Thank you both." He turned to Stain, powering up his engine, "RECIPORAL EXTEND!"
"One for all..." Izuku launched at Stain, "FULL COWLING!"
The two launched at Stain as he leapt down, ready to attack. Tenya came from below as Izuku came from the side, Tenya delivering a mighty kick and Izuku landing a devastating punch, both of them landing their attacks at the same time, knocking Stain for a loop.
Meanwhile still in town, Endeavor, Gran Torino and Gohan were still engaged in a battle against the Nomu.
"Strange, these creatures are more durable than I thought," Endeavor said. "Even my low temperature warning shots can knock out a person." The Nomu who took Endeavor's attack released some fire back at him, now that it mattered. "So you can absorb and release, but you still took damage, not an impressive power."
The Nomu began to power up, which Gran Torino realized, "Watch it Todoroki! That thing has multiple quirks!"
"Multiple quirks, how?" Gohan wondered. "What is that thing anyway?"
Gran Torino looked around, "Seems like Saiyaman 2 got those civilians to safety, good, I don't have to hold back."
The Nomu rushed down, opening its mouth to reveal some weird tentacles but Gran Torino rushed in and destroyed them with a kick just as Gohan appeared overhead and elbowed it down.
"Not bad for an old man and a kid," Endeavor said, then noticed some commotion in the distance. "That must be where the other pros are gathered. Odd, it's been two or three minutes, they should have had a grip on the situation."
"Maybe these things are too overwhelming," Gohan said. "They certainly are unconventional villains, are they even human? They might be aliens for all we know."
"Whatever they are let's at least tie this one up, let the cops handle this," Gran Torino said. "After that we'll go help out, maybe your partner's on the way there herself Saiyaman."
"I hope she's alright," Gohan said, worried about Videl, then noticed how distracted the nearby Flame Hero looked. "Hey, you alright there Endeavor?"
"I'm fine..." Endeavor replied, remembering his son. Earlier on while they were on their way to danger, Shoto had run off, stating his friend was in trouble, even giving an address for Endeavor to follow when he was done. This did confuse the older hero a bit, but he allowed his son to handle the situation, respecting his determination. "Old man, boy, leave this monster to my sidekicks, there's an address I want you both to investigate." The hero gripped his fist, "I am Endeavor, I can handle the rest of this myself."
Meanwhile in another part of town, Peter and Ochako were running through the streets, keeping an eye out everywhere for any sign of Izuku or Tenya.
"This is such a big city, what if we don't find them?" Ochako asked.
"Try not to give up hope," Peter reassured. "It's no use worrying without being absolutely sure."
"You think Deku will be arlight though?" Ochako asked.
"I can't say for sure, he's a brave kid but..." Peter remembered the time Izuku rushed in to save Mayday from the sludge monster, then the time he had to save Izuku from Shigaraki, and even recently his fight during the Sports Festival. "I hate to say this, but the thing with Izuku is that he tends to just dive head first into danger without thinking. If something went wrong, he might just charge in without a plan. For a boy that takes notes he really doesn't think much before reacting."
"He is rather headstrong..." Ochako remembered the day of the Entrance Exams, how Izuku destroyed his legs leaping after the zero point robot just because she was in danger. "But, that can't be a bad thing can it? It means he's caring and wants to help."
"That's an admirable trait, and I respect that a lot," Peter said. "But it's highly dangerous to rush in without a plan, I should know because I'm the exact same way."
"You too?" Ochako asked. "You rush in without thinking?"
"It's my biggest flaw, I mean I've gotten better over the years, I think," Peter said, trying to remember. "But it is something I've struggled with. Granted I can think really fast, I have to most of the time, I have to think about the best way to aprehend the villain, how much power to use, making sure I don't accidentally destroy any nearby buildings. Still, there are times where I do throw caution to the window, something Iron Man scolded me a lot about."
"What was Iron Man like as a teacher?" Ochako asked.
"He was a good teacher, knew his stuff, he could be very harsh though," Peter said. "I remember one time I tried saving a ferry from sinking. Some thugs led by my old enemy The Vulture were cutting a deal involving some highly dangerous weapons near a ferry off Manhattan harbor. I rushed in trying to stop them but Vulture overwhelmed me and used some weird weapon that cut the boat in half. I tried holding it together with my webs but it wasn't working, it broke off too easily. Thankfully Iron Man showed up with a bunch of drones and put the ferry back together, then welded it with his lasers."
"Well at least things went well," Ochako said. "I take it all the people were safe."
"Yeah, things did look good, but he still blew his top at me," Peter said.
"Huh? Why would he do that? I mean you did the best you could," Ochako said.
"I thought so too, but for one legally I wasn't allowed to stop that crime, at least without permission," Peter said. "Mr. Stark even told me not to get involved, he said to leave it to the feds, but I couldn't ignore it, there were highly dangerous weapons out there and I just couldn't turn away. I even hacked a multi-million dollar suit to pursue those guys. He was really upset, he told me that I 'Screwed the Pooch', which was a really weird saying but yeah things were rough."
"That's terrible," Ochako said.
"Yeah, I tried too hard to be like him, I wanted to save the day like an Avenger would, I even told him that, he told me not to be like him, to be better than him," Peter said. "Because in a way, he also acts without thinking, but that's something every superhero goes through, and seeing Izuku doing the things he does, I could totally understand where Mr. Stark was coming from."
"Wow, that's...really something, I don't know what to say," Ochako said.
"My point is that I understand why you kids might rush into things, I mean you were kind of similar when I saw you fighting Katsuki Bakugo, you just rushed in, I mean you had a plan, which was clever, but your execution was a bit off," Peter said.
"Yeah, I really messed up there," Ochako said.
Peter reassured her with a head rub, "It's fine, you're a kid, now's the perfect time to make mistakes because you got guys like me ready to get you back on your feet."
"Thanks Peter," Ochako said. "So, what ever happened to The Vulture?"
"I caught him," Peter said. "Without permission mind you, maybe it was against the law, but sometimes you gotta do the right thing, even when it doesn't seem like it."
Ochako really tried thinking about Peter's words and what that situation could mean, they they heard some screaming. "What was that?"
"Trouble, let's hurry!" Peter said, rushing to the sight of danger.
A group of people were seen frantically trying to escape the oncoming danger of a fierce Nomu. Needless to say, Ochako was incredibly freaked out, seeing the sight of a monster similar to the one that nearly killed Aizawa, Deadpool and All Might.
"Why does that thing look so familiar!?" Peter wondered as he rushed in. The Nomu nearly grabbed a civilian but Peter was quickly kicked it away.
"Peter! Be careful! That looks like the Nomu creature that fought All Might!" Ochako warned.
"Nomu?" Peter said, then remembered the reports he got from Tsukauchi. "No way this is the same guy, were there more? Are they even human or are they experiments?"
The creature grabbed a nearby car and flung it at Peter, of course this was an easy dodge for the hero as he jumped over the oncoming vehicle and then webbed it to fling it right back at the Nomu, knocking it over.
"Awesome job Spider-Man!" Ochako cheered.
The Nomu stood up and started tossing more objects, Peter knocking several of them out of the way, trying to make sure none of them endangered the civilians. Unfortunately one of them did hit a building, a large chunk of it flying off, nearly crushing a retreating teenage couple.
"Oh no!" Peter shouted, about to go and save them. However just as he approached, the two immediately disappeared, much to Peter's confusion. "Where'd they go? Did one of them have a teleporting quirk or something?"
"There they are..." Ochako said, completely in awe of what she was seeing. "Another pro rescued them."
"Another?" Peter looked in the direction Ochako was facing and saw the pro in question. "Superman!?"
Indeed Superman had brought the couple to safety, leaving them far away enough from the damage. "You two should hurry on before that creature causes more trouble."
"Will do, thank you sir," the boy said, then turned to his girlfriend. "Let's go Urabe."
"Yeah," The girl responded and ran off with the boy with Superman scanning the area.
"Looks like the last of the civilians have gone off," Superman turned to face Spider-Man's direction. "Pleasantly surprised to see you here Peter."
"Hey Superman! Just in time, maybe we can-" Peter noticed that the Nomu had left. "Hey where did it go!?"
"It left!?" Ochako asked. "Sorry I should have been paying attention!"
"Don't worry, you were probably distracted by the endangered civilians, it can happen to the best of us," Peter reassured.
"What's wrong?" Superman asked, flying over.
"The creature that caused all this got away," Peter said. "Sorry about that."
"Take your own advice, happens to the best of us," Superman said. "Let's go find it, it couldn't have gotten too far."
"Yes sir!" Both Peter and Ochako said as they joined Superman in heading back into town.
Back with the fight against Stain, right after Izuku and Tenya had landed their blows, Izuku noticed his arm was in pain, wondering if he used too much power. Regardless the blows left Stain open.
"They managed to land two direct blows," Shoto said, then turned to Flurry as he charged his left side. "Let's finish this!"
"Got it!" Flurry shaped her hands into a heart as she charged up her magic.
Stain had recovered, attempting to attack Tenya, but the boy had dodged, "I shall defeat you, because you are a criminal!" He landed another kick, knocking Stain for a loop. "And I am a hero!"
Right after that, Flurry had blasted Stain in the face just as Shoto hit his fire, knocking the villain out. Shoto then quickly made an ice slide for Tenya and Izuku, allowing them to safely reach the ground, aside from bumping their heads against an ice wall.
"Oh my, that looked like it hurt," Flurry commented.
"Don't get distracted, we have to keep fighting," Shoto said, then realized that Stain was stuck on top of the ice slide, unconscious from the blows.
"Or not, he looks out of it," Flurry said. "I mean two kicks from Tenya, a super punch from Izuku, plus my magic and your fire Shoto, I don't think he can continue."
"He might be exhausted as well, he may be strong but he's only human, he's reached his limits," Izuku said.
"Then let's restrain him and get him to the streets," Shoto ordered. "Let's find some rope."
"Maybe I still have a web ball from Mayday," Flurry said, checking her pockets. "Or did I lose it already?"
"We can find some rope if necessary," Izuku said. "We should also remove his weapons."
"Good idea," Shoto agreed.
Back near the other Nomus, the pros did their best to attack, many attacking at once but being overwhelmed. Deadpool seemed to have a better grip on the situation, using his speed to his advantage.
"These ugly bastards won't stop coming!" Deadpool fired his guns at a couple, though their thick skins made the bullets harder to pierce. One in particular came at Deadpool from behind, but fortunately this one had a lesser density, Deadpool quickly jumped over and slashed his sword, cutting the creature in half and then impaling his swords through his chest.
"Are there any more?" Manual asked, others looking around. One tried sneaking up on a blonde hero girl, to which the water hero spotted. "Hey watch out!"
Luckily for her, Endeavor had arrived, punching it hard enough to do damage.
"Endeavor? Where the hell did he come from?" Deadpool asked.
The monster began to regenerate itself, to which Endeavor noticed, "So, you can regrow can you? Let's see you survive this then." Endeavor rushed in and grabbed the creatures head, completely burning it off. "Incinerated cells can't regenerate."
"That's concerning to know," Deadpool commented. "Of course my healing is God Tier so..."
"Above you!" Manual shouted, Endeavor spotted a winged Nomu flying off with a civilian. "Any hero who's quirk isn't suited for this, go to Echo Street in District Four, there's an issue there."
"Is it more of those things?" Deadpool asked.
"I don't know, just do it!" Endeavor ordered.
"Tch, bossy," Deadpool said, then went anyway. "Well if there's trouble then we should get going, come on newbies!"
"Who's he calling newbie?" Manual asked, following after Deadpool.
"Sometimes that Endeavor guy really ticks me off, but still..." Deadpool remembered Pinkie and Tenya. "I gotta know if my wife's alright, same with the kid."
Endeavor rushed at the Nomu carrying away the civilian, throwing a fireball that it quickly dodged. "Damn, it's too quick. But it's fine by me!" He ran up the side of the wall, launching himself at the winged creature, throwing a fire spear through it's head. The Nomu dropped the civilian but Endeavor caught them, glaring up at the creature. "You won't get away!"
Another Nomu closed in, about to sneak up on endeavor. Of course he was prepared for that, but before he could retaliate, a blue flash arrived, punching it out effortlessly while a quick array of webbing bounded the creature instantly.
"Release!" Came the voice of Ochako, as she allowed Spider-Man to land beside Endeavor, with Superman floating beside him as well.
"Alright, teamwork!" Peter said, fist bumping the Man of Steel.
"Wow, my first week of real hero work and I'm already teaming with Superman!" Ochako excitedly said, running over to the group.
"What are you all doing here?" Endeavor asked.
"Well Uravity and I came here because my daughter got a concerning text message from a friend," Peter said. "We ran into Superman on the way here, who said he was...flying by the country?"
"Something like that," Superman said. "I heard some screaming so I came to check. There's a lot of dangerous monsters, I am curious as to where they came from."
"They look like the Nomu from the USJ," Ochako said.
"Yeah, I remember some weird creature that looked like them was apprehended by the police right after you kids were cleared out," Peter remembered. "It was sometime after that creepy guy with the hand on his face got away."
"So you know of these creatures, I'd like more info, but right now we need to get this civilian to safety, and check on an incident that might be related to your daughter's concerns," Endeavor said.
"I'll do a quick check around the perimeter, make sure no civilians or pros are hurt," Superman said, speeding off, leaving Spider-Man to plan with Ochako and Endeavor.
Back with the heroes in the alley, all of Stain's weapons had been removed and the villain tied up while Izuku checked on the remaining heroes. "Native, Pinkie Pie, can you move?"
"Yeah, I'm good as new," Native said.
"Same, I think his quirk finally wore off," Pinkie said, then lifted Izuku onto her back. "Hold on tight."
"Is that really alright?" Izuku asked.
"Of course, your leg looks pretty badly hurt, the least I can do is help you walk," Pinkie said.
"Thanks," Izuku said as he reached to properly adjust himself. "I really appreciate-" Suddenly he felt his hands on something bouncy. A huge blush appeared on his face as he looked down to see what he was grabbing, needless to say his embarrassment reached a peak. "Oh no..."
Pinkie couldn't help but giggle at how awkward this was, his reaction was so funny and kind of cute to her. "Try wraping your hands around my waist, might be easier."
"Right, I'm so sorry," Izuku said, quickly adjusting himself properly.
"No big deal, I know you didn't do it on purpose, so I won't bonk you like the typical anime girl would," Pinkie said. "Isn't it nice to have funny moments like this? Reminds us that even in dark times we can still find something to smile and laugh about."
"Uh, right, sure," Izuku said, still somewhat embarrassed. "I can't disagree with that notion, seems like something All Might would have said. Plus it really is refreshing to be around someone this nice and is able to still be calm in moments like this."
"Of course you won't be smiling much when your mentor finds out you ran off," Pinkie reminded. "It's good to want to help but you really have to remember to think things over." Pinkie thought to herself a moment, "Though maybe I'm not the right person to talk about this stuff since I still sometimes act without thinking myself, just like when I was a young girl growing up in Ponyville."
Shoto had finished tying up Stain, "We're lucky someone threw this rope out in the dumpster."
"I'm sorry, I really thought I had another web ball," Flurry said.
"Don't worry about it, it's fine," Shoto reassured.
"Todoroki, allow me to be the one who drags him," Tenya said.
"No Tenya, your arms are really badly messed up," Flurry reminded.
"She's right, I'll handle it," Shoto said, dragging off Stain.
"I must apologize," Native spoke up. "I'm suppose to be a pro, but I was totally useless back there."
"It was a bit embarrassing that kids had to save us," Pinkie said. "I mean, not the first time kids have helped me out but I have to set a better example, than that."
"Don't beat yourselves up, it's hard to match a quirk like Stain's," Izuku said.
"Even the four of us barely beat him," Shoto said. "He was so riled up and desperate by the end he forgot that Midoriya had a quick recovery time."
"That gave Tenya and Izuku and opening to attack," Flurry said. "His own mistakes were his downfall. Like any villain I suppose, they always overlook one thing, either from cockiness or like Shoto said, desperation."
"Don't sell yourselves too short," Pinkie said. "You still did a great job, sometimes exploiting your enemy's mistakes is key to being a hero."
"She's right," Native said. "Now then, let's try to contact the police and-"
"Hey boy! What are you doing here!?" Gran Torino shouted from nearby. Also present was Gohan and Videl, both looking confused.
"Who's that guy with Saiyaman 1 and 2?" Pinkie asked.
"The pro I'm interning with," Izuku explained. "Gran Torino, I'm sorry I didn't mean-"
Gran Torino then kicked Izuku in the face, "I told you to stay on the bullet train!"
"Hey easy gramps, he's already hurt!" Pinkie scolded.
"No, it's fine, he did tell me to stay put and I didn't listen," Izuku said. "I'm really sorry for worrying you sir."
"I swear this kid sometimes reminds me of Toshinori," Gran Torino realized.
"He's so well mannered, just like Peter," Pinkie noticed.
"Well, at least you're not dead, so that's all that matters right now," Gran Torino pointed out. "Good thing I was given this address, I was able to find you."
"My father must have sent him then," Shoto realized.
"Aikaze, you're safe!" Videl said, running over to check on her. "But you're bleeding."
"Did you go off on your own too!?" Gohan asked.
"Hehe, maybe," Flurry nervously replied.
Gohan was clearly annoyed by her defiance, but she seemed so sorry and hurt, almost reminding her of Pan. He couldn't stay mad at this girl, "Man, what would Piccolo do at a time like this?"
"Well she should be happy that Piccolo's not the one she's interning with, he wouldn't take this very kindly," Videl said, then glared at Flurry. "There will be consequence though young lady."
Flurry clenched in worry, "Right, yes ma'am."
"At least you're safe, your aunt would have destroyed me if you got killed under my watch," Gohan said.
"Yo! Pinkie!" Deadpool's voice called out, running over with a bunch of pros.
"Wade! You found us!" Pinkie excitedly said.
Deadpool made his way over, taking note of the situation, "Endeavor said there was trouble, but it looks fine to me. Granted some of you look pretty...Tenya!?"
"Oh, hello sir," Tenya greeted.
"Where the hell have you been!?" Deadpool shouted. "You had me worried sick young man, next time you let me know when...wait why am I scolding you like you're my son?"
"Hey look!" a pro in a white helmet said.
"Is that the hero killer?" the blonde hero said.
Deadpool took a good look at him, "Holy shit it is!" He then glared at Tenya. "You actually went after him!? Even though I told you not to!?"
"Wade, easy, he's been through a lot," Pinkie said.
"No duh, he went after a skilled assassin, he's lucky he's not dead!" Deadpool said, still fuming a bit.
"I'm really sorry sir," Tenya said, bowing to Deadpool.
"You better be, but at least you're not dead, that would suck," Deadpool turned to a pro. "You, call the police! Let them know what happened here."
"Yes sir," the pro said, grabbing a phone.
Gohan turned his attention to Izuku, "How's your leg?"
"I'll be fine, I think I can stand if you prop me up," Izuku said, to which Gohan obliged.
"What about you?" Gohan asked, turning to Shoto.
"Just minor injuries," Shoto said.
"That wound on your shoulder doesn't look minor, but I guess to a tough guy like you it is," Gohan joked.
Videl noticed Tenya's arm, "Hey, you're bleeding a lot, try not to move."
"I'll be fine," Tenya insisted, then got the attention of Izuku, Shoto and Flurry. "I'm sorry, the three of you were hurt trying to help me." Tenya started tearing up, "I truly apologize, I let my anger get the better of me. I couldn't see reason."
Gohan pitied Tenya, he himself knew how dangerous anger could be if not used right. It nearly cost him so much during the Cell games many years back.
"I'm sorry too Iida," Izuku said. "You were going through so much by yourself, I couldn't even help you. Even though we're friends."
"We should have tried harder Tenya, you mean a lot to us, you shouldn't have had to suffer alone," Flurry said.
This teared Tenya up more, something Shoto seemed to pity, "Pull yourself together Iida. You're the class rep."
"Right," Tenya said, wiping his eyes.
Pinkie made her way over to Tenya, rubbing his back gently, "Tenya...times like these, you do have to let your friends know what's wrong. Remember what I said back at the USJ, when we're in trouble, our friends would want to know so they can help. It's not just physical danger I'm talking about either, but emotional turmoil. You have to let others in, even if it's not easy."
"Yes ma'am," Tenya said, trying to dry off his tears. "Thank you."
"Man, feels like we were in that alley forever," Flurry said. "Must be almost morning by now."
"Actually it's only been about ten minutes," Izuku corrected.
"Ten minutes!?" Flurry shouted. "Felt like a lifetime!"
"It can feel that way sometimes," Gohan said. "Reminds me of what Vegeta once said when he fought Majin Buu, one minute felt like an eternity."
Pinkie shuddered a bit, "Majin Buu...not a pleasant memory. I almost couldn't eat sweets after that showdown."
That caught Izuku's ears, "What do sweets have to do with-"
"Everyone watch out!" They heard a voice shout, from the distance was Peter in pursuit of a Nomu with Ochako by his side. "Get down!"
Suddenly the flying Nomu flew by, grabbing Izuku by his shirt, much to everyone's surprise, especially the boy being carried off. Several drops of blood had fallen off, landing all around.
"Deku!" Ochako shouted in worry.
"It's trying to escape! We gotta stop it!" Peter shouted, getting his webbing ready.
"Right with you Spider-Man!" Gohan said, ready to fly off. Just before he could, the thing was suddenly paralyzed. Stain had licked some of the blood that fell off and ran after the Nomu.
"The word hero has lost all meaning!" Stain leapt up and stabbed the Nomu in the brain. "The world is overrun with fakes and crooks like you who chase petty dreams!" He grabbed Izuku before he fell, holding him close and keeping him out of danger, "You must all be purged."
Izuku couldn't believe it, Stain had just saved him, the very criminal he fought had broken free to save his life. Native nearby suddenly remembered what Stain said earlier, now realizing that Stain knew about the Nomu invasion.
"How did he escape!?" Flurry asked. "We confiscated his weapons!"
"Must have had one hidden somewhere we couldn't detect, sneaky bastard," Shoto said.
Stain took a breath, standing up after his kill, "Everything I do is to make a stronger society!"
"Hey! What the hell!" Shigaraki shouted from the rooftops, having seen this with his binoculars. "Why did he kill that Nomu!? Furthermore why is that brat here!? Spider-Man too!" He started angrily scratching himself, "I'm so mad right now I can't even think straight! Things never go my way!"
"Did he just save Izuku?" Pinkie asked.
"Either that or he's taking him hostage!" Videl said.
"Regardless of the reason, get ready for a fight," Peter said.
Ochako looked confused, the sight of that man worried her, "Who is he anyway?"
"The hero killer, Stain," Deadpool answered.
"That's the hero killer guy I've been hearing about?" Peter asked in surprise. "Uravity, stay back, he might be dangerous."
"Uh, right," Ochako said, keeping her distance. It was at this point she noticed how badly hurt Tenya, Shoto and Flurry looked, "Were they fighting him? Just how bad is he?"
"Get ready for a fight," Gohan said. "This time we'll take him down for good."
"Why are you all just standing around?" Endeavor asked, making his way over. "Did the villain come through here?"
"Yo Endeavor, you finish up near the fire?" Deadpool asked.
"Mostly, I let Superman handle the rest," Endeavor said.
"Wait, when did Superman get here?" Gohan asked.
"Nevermind that, where's...hold on," Endeavor noticed Stain from nearby. "Is that man..."
Stain noticed Endeavor from where he was, glaring just as his mask fell off, "Endeavor..."
"Hero killer Stain!" Endeavor shouted, ready to fight.
"Hold it Todoroki!" Gran Torino warned, getting Endeavor's attention.
Stain stood up off the ground, Izuku looked ready for a fight, but was frightened when he saw Stain without his mask. "You false hero!" Stain started marching forward, his mask less appearance startling everyone, "I'll make this right." He stumbled over, a sight of a blood red moon in the background, "These streets run with the blood of hypocrites!" He moved forward, everyone too frightened to move, paralyzed with shock and fear, "Hero, I will reclaim that word! Just try and stop me you bunch of fakes!"
At this point Superman had arrived, on the scene, hoping to find Endeavor, but noticed how paralyzed in fear everyone was. "What's happening? Who is..." He immediately took note of Stain, a look of murderous intent in his eyes. Even the Man of Steel himself couldn't believe the bloodlust this villain put out, feeling similar unease. "What is he?"
"There are very few heroes I would let kill me, Heroes I can count on one hand! Heroes like you Superman..." Stain said, noticing the confused and worried hero, "Heroes like you Spider-Man." The webbed hero cringed at being acknowledged, "And the Number One Hero! All Might! He is worthy!"
His aura spread out more, everyone still freaked out by his appearance. Peter kept Ochako behind him, Flurry hugged onto Pinkie Pie for safety and security, the red scarf woman falling over in shock, Gohan slowly started charging a ki blast, Superman ready to leap in, Shoto preparing some ice and Deadpool slowly pulling out his gun, aiming it at Stain.
It was then that Stain dropped his blade, suddenly not moving at all. Peter, like the others, was still breathing pretty heavily, amazed that someone like Stain could get in his head. "I thought fighting Venom was bad, but this..." He slowly turned to Deadpool, noticing his frightened state, a sight very rare to Peter as the Merc with a Mouth almost never shows fear, "Wade...Wade!" Deadpool still had his gun out, ready to shoot Stain. "Wade! Answer me!"
"Huh?" Deadpool said, snapping out of it.
"It's fine, put your gun down, I don't think he's moving," Peter reassured.
"R-right..." Deapdool said, slowly lowering his gun, his eyes locked firmly on Stain, ready to shoot if he even moved slightly.
"Is he...dead?" Videl asked.
"No, I can still sense his energy, he's alive, but out cold," Gohan confirmed.
Superman used his x-ray vision to scan the villain, "I see...one of his broken ribs pierced his lung. We should call an ambulance, get that taken care of before we send him off to jail."
"You mean...it's finally over?" Flurry asked, shaking in fear.
"It's over Flurry," Pinkie said, rubbing her hair. "You're safe, and no one's gonna hurt you." Pinkie looked over to a still frightened Izuku, "Someone please help that young boy, watch out for Stain."
"I got this," Superman said, walking cautiously toward Izuku and right past Stain. He may be much stronger than this villain, he may be able to take him in a fight, but something about his ferocity spooked even the founding Justice League member. He had to wonder what could have caused this man to have such a hatred for most heroes, wondering what Society had bred. In a way, he wasn't much different than others who hated hero life, but this one seemed different, like if he truly felt his reasoning was validated.
"What turned you into this?" Superman wondered, finally approaching Izuku, helping the boy up. While Stain had not tasted anyone's blood, none of the heroes had any immediate motivation to move, just amazed by the fight that Stain still showed, right until the end.