Ch: 4 Speedy escapes

(Midoriya's pov - Gentle Criminal's hideout)

I closed my eyes and inhaled when Muscular began to charge and when I opened my eyes it felt as if the world had once more slowed itself down as I analyzed each detail before me. Imasuji Goto aka Muscular, quirk allows him to manipulate his muscle fibers granting him enhanced physical abilities, a sadistic psychotic that enjoys the slow torture and eventual murder of his victims. He's also at the moment our biggest threat.

I watched as his arm grew and his muscles bulged as he readied an attack, a wild hammer strike to the ground near me and Shinso, probably to disorient us then overwhelm in the confusion. I'd expect Shinso to use his training from Eraserhead to jump back, putting distance between him and the psychopath, giving him the distance needed to make full use of his scarf. Only logical of course, now as for my course of action.

My advantage is his overconfidence. After all, only a confident man would leave himself so open. A leftward jump and pilot roll to the right will get me behind him and his attack, two courses of action would then be open. Using my shock baton I could strike him causing him to lose control of his quirk as his muscles contract involuntarily,unfortunately this would end up leaving me open to an attack from Spinner and Mustard, not ideal. My second choice is to trust Shinso using Eraserhead's training will be able to react in time and neutralize Muscular, leaving me enough time to attack and neutralize Spinner before the realization of what's occurring hits him. The course is obvious.

The world began to speed up as Muscular's arm started to drop down with bone shattering force, Shinso jumped back already preparing his scarf for a lightning whip attack. I jumped left just as Muscular's arm cracked the concrete. In that moment the left side of his face just under his bionic eye was struck by Shinso's scarf enraging him and forcing all of his bloodlust on my companion who began to speak as I rolled behind Muscular. "That's all you got? Have to say I'm a bit disappointed there big guy."

Muscular roared out and charged at Shinso. "I haven't even sta-" his bellowing warcry was halted right then and there, I chanced a look back and saw my companion smile as his quirk took hold.

"How about you knock yourself out to prove what you can do?" And with that without hesitation Muscular with all his strength possible flexing every muscle he needed knelt down and with one earth shaking head butt to the floor, did as ordered. Efficient, now to the next two.

Iguchi Shuichi, aka Spinner. Obvious gecko mutation quirk even if a bit underwhelming as far as most quirks go, although his ability to climb walls has ended the lives of various unaware hero's these last few years so grains of salt and all that. I've often wondered if he is a case of violent hate born of ideals, or of ideas to justify violent hate. Regardless ever since Stain's death it's been reported that Spinner has devolved into a violent rampage of wanton violence in order to carry out his idol's wishes, regardless of his lackluster swordsmanship or 'weak' quirk he's a deranged sadist that will enjoy every cut and scream of pain he causes. My advantage is his shock, I calculate it'll take at least three seconds before realization hits and another two before he begins to reach for his sword. It'll take me two seconds to finish my roll and another two to propel myself forward to strike him. The momentum of the strike should be enough to stun him and perhaps dislocate part of his jaw if done hard enough, giving me time to prepare my stun baton to engage him.

Time sped up as I finished my roll and launched myself, I felt my right fist connect under his jaw. His head flew back to right, as he arched back I readied my left fist and swung towards his diaphragm knocking his remaining wind out. Four seconds. I looked to the left seeing a cloud of purple gas but more importantly the cocking of a .32 revolver before it fires. Instinct took over as I pivoted to the right putting Spinner in between me and the incoming bullet.

A deafening clap reverberated between the walls of the warehouse alley as the shot rang out followed by a metallic crack and scream as Spinner's shoulder plate was peireced, Mustard's muffled voice cursed out as I dove behind a stack of pallets for cover. He fired at my location again but then screamed out dropping the gun as Shinso's scarf whipped his hand, Mustard then grabbed La Brava by the hair and put his injured hand to his right ear activating what I assumed was an in mask earpiece. "Need evac now!" And with that a warp gate began to form around him and La Brava as he laughed. "Better luck next time heros!" And with that they were gone, leaving me and Shinso with a whimpering Spinner that clutched his injured shoulder as he tried to crawl away, and an unconscious Muscular that might awaken at any time.

"Well…that could have been better."

Notes:

Hello everyone! I'd like to apologize for being so late with updating but I was on vacation and had some interesting personal developments happen in my life, like they say time flies while you're having fun right? I'd like to thank you all for reading and apologize for my first attempt at writing an action scene probably terrible, thank you so much for reading though it means the world. Until next time!