Aizawa couldn't hide the impressed look on his face even at three in the morning. Izuku Midoriya was a fucking genius- the world would tremble at his big red shoes if he was a villain. Good lord that kid was smarter than adults- than him.

Inko was in the middle of brewing the sixth pot of coffee in the last two hours. All of them were tired. Toshinori was crying proud tears over his successor's well thought out plans.

Scatch that- Nezu and Izuku taking over the world would be one big fucking nightmare. Jesus christ….

"He thought of it all," Shinsou whispered while drinking his coffee slowly.

"He did. He really did. He hand picked quirk specialists, therapists and people who rally behind his case. He had been planning this for a while. He did everything."

What shocked the man more was Eraserhead was listed as some of the help for the ones who wanted to control their quirks that were too powerful and secluded them from society. He wanted All Might to come and speak about being quirkless too. He wanted everything.

This young man demanded respect. Nezu would even fork over a good chunk of starter money and even All Might looked like he was ready to do the same. He probably had more money than Nezu. He ran a hand down his face.

"What is it Shouta?" the animal asked, looking amused and cheery for it being the wee hours of the morning and that had work tomorrow- well today.

"You really think this is going to work?"

Inko shot him a dirty look as she refilled his coffee cup.

"Even if we don't rally behind him, he's going to do it anyway. I always thought we could stop crime from the beginning. I just didn't think it would come so soon and from someone so full of life."

Nezu leaned on a paw.

"I want everything in this box to work. I will back him up. UA will back him up."

"I'm in," Shinsou said, "I don't have money but I can help just in case anyone loses control. I can also provide some help with talking since I understand some of them myself."

Nezu's grin got bigger.

"I'm in as well," Toshinori said, "Tomura is like my family in a way. I want to help. I want to help Izuku."

"I don't know what I can do but I'm helping too," Inko said smiling, handing Recovery Girl her cup of coffee.

"I am as well. They'll need someone who can help heal in the event of training."

"If that's the case- I can show you the next part."

"Fucking rat."

Nezu cackled.

"What is it now?"

"Izuku found out about what happened to Tomura Shigaraki's parents. This is classified and will be burned once read. That's the instructions given to me."

X

X

Izuku stretched out on Tomura's bed and heard his back crack.

Four days. Just four days. It's all coming together.

His mind wandered to his mentor- his favorite hero. He hoped the man was proud of him and what he had accomplished. He tried so hard to make sure he covered all the bases. He would still feel better having talked to Dabi about his past but there was nothing he could do about it if the man wouldn't talk.

I wonder if he's a lot like Tomura. Like he was groomed in some way. I would bet my money on it.

He glanced over to see the villain snoring away and hair in his mouth. He smirked and got up.

Everything will be fine soon enough.

Izuku really believed that. He believed in the people he trusted all that information with. He hoped his mom was proud. That she could save Tomura.

When the time comes, All for One will go down. I will save him and break the shackles that bind him. I will do it alone if I have to.

X

The tiny hero nibbled on his pop tarts that Himiko made him and they waited for everyone else to wake up. Izuku had been dying to binge watch Teen Titans again. Tomura and him made a promise. They could watch the movie he found too.

He grinned.

Just like the old times- well one time but still.

"Whatcha so happy about?" Himiko asked, putting her phone down.

"I'm just so excited! I wanna watch Teen Titans. We promised we would watch it again and the movie."

"Awww! No wonder he made us hunt for that DVD! It took us days to find it and a large amount of money but he wouldn't tell us why. That makes perfect sense now!"

She dissolved into a fit of giggles before leaning back into the couch.

"If he doesn't wake up in the next hour, we can go jump on him!"

"Sounds like a plan!"

Well, Tomura did not get up by ten so the two of them went and jumped on his bed screaming bloody murder and he almost killed both of quite literally while they laughed at him. The amount of profanity he used would make Katsuki blush.

"STUPID ASSHOLES! FUCK!"

Spinner snorted as he flipped the page in his book.

"He should know better by now."

Sako chuckled and sipped his tea, "I suppose so."

Izuku and Himiko came flying down the hallway laughing loudly. Tomura was still shouting, it got louder then softer when the bathroom door slammed shut.

"You're lucky he didn't decay you."

Izuku shrugged at Spinner who only rolled his eyes. It was a chance he was willing to take. Ten minutes later, the decay villain came out looking pissed off with damp hair. He glared at them like he was hoping it would kill them where they sat but no such luck.

"Why are you pissing me off so fucking early? Do you have a fucking death wish?!"

Izuku held up the disc set in his tiny hands and Tomura's angry expression dropped.

"Alright get it in and I'll get the popcorn ready."

Just like that, his anger was gone and it was immediately replaced with giddiness before the sadness started to sink in. He made four bags of popcorn and handed them off to whoever wanted one. Just like the last time, he was on the couch with Izuku.

It was different of course. Himiko had her head in the tiny hero's lap. Spinner was leaning against the couch by Himiko's feet and Sako took the recliner. It might've been a kids show but they were all into it and Himiko barely talked through the first season.

It was impressive how quiet everyone had been.

They stopped halfway through for ten minutes for a pee and snack break. When the first one first, Sako left for pizzas and he ended up bringing back ten. Tomura was practically drooling over them. Pizza boxes, two liters and chips covered the living room. They made it to the fifth episode of the second season when Dabi came in, sniffing the air.

He closed and locked the door behind him seeing everyone sitting there, watching the TV intently.

"Um, hey assholes?"

No one looked up at him but they all waved at the same time and in unison said 'hey'. He got a little closer to see what they were watching and he sighed. He wasn't surprised. Tomura had thrown the biggest fit about getting that damn movie too.

"Any pizza left?" he asked, walking to the couch.

"Of course Dabi!" Sako motioned to the two boxes left on the coffee table.

"Fuck yea. I'm surprised you animals left any."

Izuku snickered.

"Shut up brat."

The hero continued to smile and returned his attention to the TV.

Dabi glanced at them all. It was Tomura, Izuku crushed against him and Tomura's arm on the back of the couch. Himiko's bun was messed up but she made no motion to fix it while she was resting her head on Izuku's lap. Spinner sat at the end with Himiko's legs on him and his hands resting on her legs. It was so damn domestic. Even Sako looked content sitting there.

"Where's Twice?"

"He was still hungover from last night. He told me to get him at six and he would join us," she answered, not looking away from the TV.

"Alright."

It was the most peaceful the League of Villains had in their hideout. Not shouting, no yelling or incoherent screaming. No one was bleeding out or shouting plans or what they did wrong. It was nice.

Dabi eventually wedged himself in between Spinner's legs and laid his head against Himiko's legs. He closed his eyes for a while, not realizing he dozed off until she woke him up.

"Hey, Dabi. I gotta get Twice."

"Sure…. Shit… sorry about that."

He rubbed his eyes gently and moved for her.

Twice and Himiko came back out dragging the cushion to his futon and threw it on the floor. The two of them laid on the cushion together watching with Twice eating some cold pizza. Dabi managed to weasel his way into the couch, sitting next to Izuku and Spinner. He felt a little tense being near the hero but when they finished the second season around eight, he was relaxed enough.

Until Izuku got up and went for the third season.

"Are we really gonna watch all of the seasons?" Sako asked, glancing at Tomura.

"Yea. I made a promise and there's a movie too."

"I think I can do the third season," he said as he stood up and stretched.

"Same!" Himiko said with a grin, "I think we have some cookies and brownies. Anyone want some?"

Everyone's hands shot up making her laugh.

X

X

Around one in the morning, Twice and Himiko had dozed off snoring loudly. Spinner went to bed and Sako had retired twenty something minutes before that. Tomura had fallen asleep with his hands balled in his lap so he didn't decay anything.

"You wanna watch the fourth season?" the tiny hero asked.

Dabi glanced at him.

"No. Actually, I wanted to tell you shit. There's a back room where we slap around and murder people. You want to follow me to it?"

Izuku swallowed, feeling his mouth go dry.

"A-Alright."
The flame villain smirked and got up. Izuku followed suit but more carefully so he didn't wake Tomura up.

Dabi took him to the back room and shoved him in, making him stumble forward. Izuku whipped around and stared at him.

"I'm still sorry for hitting you in the balls."

Dabi scoffed and rolled his eyes.

"I don't give a fuck about that."

Izuku cracked his fingers before placing them at his sides.

"Alright… So you got me alone."

"That I did."

The flame villain towered over him, glaring at him with those bright blue eyes. Izuku did his best not to cower because he knew if he showed any weakness it would be bad.

"What the fuck are you up too? I saw you with that UA rat principal."

The color drained from his face.

Oh no.

Everything will be ruined!
"You don't understand-

Dabi grabbed his arm and his hand started to heat up against his skin. Izuku started trembling with his green eyes watering up. Bad memories flickered through his head in rapid succession. For some reason, the villain let go and stared at him.

"I thought you were a fearless brat?"

The boy gazed at Dabi through the tears gathering in his big eyes.

"I-I was bullied as a kid and he burned me a few times…. Along with other kids. S-s-sorry I just panicked a little."

Izuku wiped at his eyes quickly before laughing weakly.

"I thought I was over that!"

He forced a smile onto his freckled face.

"Hm."

Silence fell between them for a minute before Dabi cleared his throat.

"Sorry, I won't use my quirk like that on you again."

"No, no! I understand."

"What the fuck ever weirdo. What are you up to?"

"I can't tell you."

Dabi arched an eyebrow.

"Why not?"

Izuku held his gaze steady.

"If I tell you, everything I worked for you guys will be ruined."

"Worked for us?"

The boy nodded quickly.

"What are you trying to do?"

"I want to give you a choice."

"We have no choice-

"But I can give you one! I have the power to do it!" Izuku snapped and stomped his foot.

"How can I believe you? You plan on turning us in-

"No. If my plan doesn't work…. I'll be outed. I won't be returning to the hero world. This isn't a stupid little school project alright? This is everything. Everything started the moment I found Tomura as a little kid. He gave me the resolve I needed. I plan on following through- through hell or high water I don't give a fuck."

Dabi blinked stupidly.

"I didn't waste a year of my life researching and losing sleep for you to ruin it. This isn't about being a hero anymore- it's about what's right! I want to do the right thing to help people just like me."

"People like you huh? What are people like you exactly? Delusional like brats. Jesus christ, Tomura is just like you- delusional."

"He isn't and don't talk about him like that!" Izuku snapped, "You know nothing about me! Nothing!"

"You don't know shit about anything! You're a spoiled little fucking brat-

"I'm quirkless!" he shouted.

Dabi leaned back stunned.

"What? No you're not-

"I was quirkless for fourteen years- almost fifteen! I was given my quirk! I'm not a spoiled brat!"

Izuku's tiny frame was shaking with rage.

"I fought and proved myself! I'm nothing special at all and my quirk- quirks hurt me. My body wasn't made to handle it and I have to fight to use it. I watched your quirk enough to know- your own body isn't made to handle yours either is it?"

Dabi's mouth felt drier than usual.

"We're not so different. I connected with all of you and this is right here proves we are no different from each other. I don't know anything else about you and that's just fine but I won't have you ruining it for others. I'm the last hope for those like me- like us. I had planned to tell everyone the truth. I can do it after everyone wakes up. I have people on all sides who want this just like I do. If it doesn't work, I'm leaving UA. I'm redefining 'hero'. I won't have you destroying it for others."

"Alright," he said softly, "Chill out."

Izuku's shoulders slumped as he relaxed a little bit.

"Get some sleep, hero. I look forward to your plan even if it's ridiculous."

Izuku stomped past him, giving him a dirty look. He went to the couch and curled up on the other end from Tomura. Dabi gave him a quick nod and disappeared into the hallway. The boy chewed his bottom lip as he looked at the play screen for Teen Titans.

I didn't want to tell them until the morning I was supposed to leave. I didn't want to cause a panic.

He just had to hope for the best now. He never went back on his word.

2 chapters left! I did not intend for Izuku and Dabi to chat but oh well. lol