I had a few new scrapes and scratches from the twigs and trees, but the worst was a pretty deep one just below my shoulder on my arm that I got from Dark Shadow. I had managed to bind it with some of what I had left from my cloak but it didn't seem to cause much of a problem. My ankle didn't seem to be bothering me anymore but I knew that I just couldn't feel it. I've probably done some decent amount of damage to it by running so much.

Our system was pretty practical, I would switch around to attract Dark Shadow and then take a break and run with Shoji as he used his spares and then I'd go back at it. And just as it seemed I couldn't continue, Midoriya yelled out. "There! I see ice. They must be fighting!" We ran out into an open clearing with Dark Shadow a little too close for anyone's comfort.

"Bakugou! Todoroki! One of you, please… Give us some light!" Shoji yells.

I see Moonfish in the air while using his very odd Quirk before he got slammed down by Dark Shadow.

"Kacchan!" Midoriya yelled.

Finally… I'm going to throw up from all that Switching. But our fight was still far from over. There were many things that were still to be dealt with.

"Shoji, Midoriya, and… Tokoyami?!" The kid who I remember as Todoroki said.

"Give us some light, quick! Tokoyami's on a rampage!" Shoji yelled.

Wait… Dark shadow might be able to be put to some good use. Moonfish could be a problem but he was literally destroyed by Dark Shadow just now… A few more hits and he'd be done for.

"Attacking indiscriminately? A good fire should-" Todoroki started.

"Wait, moron." An ash blonde interrupted. We found him! Oh, thank god! But wait. Did he notice too? Good, I don't need to interfere anymore. I need to hurl. "Just watch." Bakugou smirked.

With only a few hits, Moonfish was gone. As soon as that was dealt with, Bakugou and Todoroki sprung into action and dealt with Dark Shadow. Three birds with one stone… now the hard part.

I was going to join the group and introduce myself until the urge to throw up overtook me and I retreated to the forest once more.

"ASUGA!" I heard my name being called. Midoriya? Crap, how long have I been out here? Wait, they could be in trouble!

"Midoriya!" I ran back into the clearing, slightly sliding because of my hurry. "Is everyone okay?!"

"Y-yeah…" Midoriya said.

"You were gone so we assumed something bad may have happened." Shoji explained.

"Sorry…" I said while panting and trying to get my breath. "Since I teleport from place to place so much… I tend to get nauseated very quickly."

"EH? Who're you?!" Bakugou yelled with his palms open and facing towards me.

"I ran into Midoriya when I was checking out the fire and gas since I live close by. I helped him with a villain, hence his own injuries, and have been with him ever since." I stated.

"Midoriya?" Todoroki looked for confirmation. These kids are seriously on edge. He got a nod in reply. "Well then, just don't cause any problems…" He looked at me warily as did pretty much everyone else. I need to let them figure things out by themselves.

"I'll be over by that tree if you guys need me. Jeez, I need a break." I said bluntly. I wasn't lying, I needed to rest, but they also needed to work things out themselves. Me being there was only causing problems.

I walked over to the tree while leaning on it for support. What comes next? First, we get back to camp… and then what? Do I have to tell everyone that I came with the villains? This isn't going to end well… I guess we'll have to cross that bridge when we get to it…I closed my eyes and leaned my head back, taking a rest while I still could.

"'WITH THE VILLAINS'?!" I heard someone yell. I guess the second step is happening soon rather than later. I opened my eyes only to see ice encase around my foot and slowly travel up my leg.

"Crap!" I yell before Switching out of the way.

I landed in the middle of the clearing to see everyone looking at me with anger and fear in their eyes. Midoriya was the only one with a hint of guilt.

"Why are you here?!" Todoroki questioned, sending more ice my way. I dodged as much as could before getting to my feet.

"For exactly the same reason I said before!" I answered. "I was helping Midoriya and then was looking for Bakugou!"

"Oh, so that was your plan." Todoroki continued his assault. "Find someone who knew where Bakugou was and act as their friend until you find him. Now what? Have you already signaled for the others while you were in the forest?"

"Todoroki, please-" Midoriya tried to intervene.

"Stop!" I screamed, tears were in my eyes. "Yes, I came with the League, but not willingly. They kidnapped me a few years ago and I've been dragged along ever since. When I saw Midoriya, I had to help! Then, when I heard that someone was a special target… I just couldn't let someone suffer the same fate I did!" I sniffled and wiped away the tears on my cheeks.

"Call it an act or whatever you like, but I won't stop until Bakugou is safe! Until all of you are safe! Keep me hostage, I don't care. If you really don't want me causing any problems—" I ripped a piece a cloth from my cloak and wrapped it around my eyes "—then I'll stay blindfolded. It'll make my Quirk useless since I need my eyes. All I ask is that you take me with you."

A silence was set over the group of boys. I couldn't see but the tension was thick.

"You're staying in front of me, Minty!" Bakugou yelled. Minty…? Because of my hair? I can see why the League would assume he would be a nice villain. If that was the case, why would he aspire to become a hero? The League didn't really think this one through…

I felt a hand grab a little under my elbow and drag me forward. I was walking funny because of the ice on my leg. It didn't take long for me to trip and fall flat on my face.

"Icyhot! Get your shit off her leg damn it!" Bakugou said with very colorful language. I heard a few footsteps and felt a warm sensation on my leg that melted the ice.

"Thank you." I said softly. I only got a barely audible grunt in return but I accepted it with a small smile. Maybe this will work out after all.

"Let's move." I heard Shoji say.

A decent way into our walk, I felt an odd feeling around me. It was slightly familiar in a way. I stopped walking and expected to hear Bakugou retort or at least have him bump into me. Suddenly, I remember this feeling and rip my blindfold off. All around me was a crystal-blue tinted world. This feeling was familiar because it was a Quirk I had experienced before. Mr. Compres's quirk.

Quickly, I begin to feel the grogginess from multiple factors. First, I had already spent lots of my energy from my Quirk and I was exhausted. Second, Mr. Compresses Quirk always made my mind hazy and sleepy. Third, I wave of defeat washed over me. I had risked my life multiple times, helped multiple people, finally got the freedom I wanted, and it was all undone by a single touch. If Mr. Compress got to me, then he had to have gotten Bakugou.

I survey the events around me while I slump into my cage. Things passed by fairly quickly. I saw Toga and two other girls from 1-A fighting her but Toga was quickly outnumbered and ran off. I heard some mumbled voices. One being Mr. Compress's and the other… Midoriya maybe. Todoroki shot ice at Mr. Compress but to no avail. They should stop trying. There's no point anymore. My confidence was nothing but gone. There was nothing I could do anymore. All my attempts had been fully thwarted. Every little thing I had tried was shot down. Maybe if I had had some confidence, things might have turned out differently… but I just couldn't seem to win.

I looked to see Midoriya yelling at Mr. Compress. He was beaten, battered, bruised, he had lost, yet he still fought. He fought harder than ever. I wished I had that confidence back then but I never had the dreams Midoriya did. Not after my brother left me.

I stopped watching after a while and everything got dark. I was done fighting. What was the point?

Things got light quickly and I saw beside me Bakugou and Tokoyami. I guess there was nothing that Midoriya and the others could do. Oh well… How long until the next escape attempt? Days? Weeks? Months? Years is probably more likely. At least I'll be with someone my age. I wonder if Bakugou will actually become a villain? Well there's no point trying to escape. Might as well rest…

Suddenly, a bright light shone and I went flying away from Mr. Compress. Todoroki, Midoriya, and Shoji shot forward. Would this be my freedom? Maybe... Is this it? A single catch will decide my fate. I notice Bakugou beside me in his own orb as we head toward Todoroki's grasp. Darkness engulfed me before I could see what happened.

Who? Who got me?! Todoroki? Or did one of the villains get me? Please! Please let it be Todoroki!

"I got both of them." I heard Dabi say. "Go ahead and release them."

My world was shattered. Dabi had caught me. The world came back into a normal view before going dark with a hand over my eyes.

I didn't say a thing as I was thrust onto a hard floor and passed out.

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This chapter was super fun! And a cliffhanger too... extra spicy. Though, I've been kinda worried. My read count is getting pretty low and I don't know why. Where are you guys going? I really want to see if anyone if a dedicated reader so please let me know if you are in a review/comment!

Peace!