It was all over the new, the 1A students had been saved and the villains defeated. Photos and videos were shown of the heroes and police escorting the students from the broken and destroyed warehouse, high tiered heroes and the chief of police were interviewed about the operation, and All Might was given endless praise for being the main reason the kids were saved, although he had said on camera it was all due to the police and other heroes for the operation to be such a success. He simply laughed and said he did nothing (which was true, he was blasted into a wall after all. The most he had done was distract the villains for the police and other heroes to rush in). Of course people refused to believe him, claiming he was just being modest and saying he was the best hero of them all. You know, usual stuff.

All the students were currently being held in the Hosu general hospital, which was being guarded by the police and a number of pro heroes. They wanted to protect the kids from the villains, and worse, the media. And although most of the students said they weren't hurt, no one wanted to take second chances.

All Might wasn't there, however.

(UA: Nezu's Office)

Only two souls occupied the principal's office; the principal himself, obviously, who was staring outside the window and down on the rest of campus. The other was All Might in skeletal form, staring blankly down at his cup of tea, fingers intertwined. His golden locks hid his face and whatever emotions that were shown.

"I've read your report, and must thank you again for showing it to me before giving it to Mr. Tsuragamae. I've already edited out the parts I found…troubling." Nezu informed before turning his head, staring at the number one pro hero out of the corner of his eye. "Are you sure it was him?"

"That hair, those freckles, that voice, those…eyes-" All Might spoke, shuddering slightly at the memory of those hate filled eyes. "It was definitely him, Nezu. That was Izuku Midoriya, 100%."

A sigh escaped the dog-bear-thing, before he switched views to the campus below once more. He remembered Izuku Midoriya. A young, Quirkless boy who had lost his mother at the age of six. He was placed in an orphanage for two years and was never adopted (who'd want a Quirkless child that wasn't related to them?). One day he ran away and just, vanished, without a trace. And now he was back, as a villain apparently. The most dangerous villain in Japan, mind you, and he had multiple Quirks.

"I-It's my fault this happened. I should've let him down easier when I told him he couldn't be a hero without a Quirk, or maybe I should've lied and said could've become one. Or maybe…" All Might trailed off, staring down at his opened right hand, using his left thumb to trail across his palm.

"Sadly there's nothing we can do now besides protect our students and make sure those dastardly villains don't try anything else. We can worry about capturing them and perhaps even rehabilitation later." Nezu replied, walking over and jumping into his seat. He began shuffling and organizing paperwork. "If you like you can visit the students and figure out what happened to them inside that warehouse. I'm sure they'd be much more willing to talk to you compared to everyone else."

"Right, of course. Thank you for the tea my friend." All Might bowed, before walking towards the door and exiting out into the hallway. He was about to leave when a voice called out to him.

"All Might." The monotone voice of Aziawa called out, causing the number one pro to jump in his place before whirling around. The Eraser hero made his way over to the symbol of peace.

"Ah, Aizawa my old friend! It's so good to see you." All Might gave a large smile.

"I…overheard your talk with the principal." Aizawa informed, effectively killing All Mights smile and turning it into a frown.

"Oh…"

"I just wanted to say that it wasn't your fault. The kid was desperate and ended up going down the wrong path, there's nothing you could've done to stop it." Aizawa stated, before walking past AM and patting his back. "Now go see what that bastard did to our kids."

All Might was left stunned in the hallway after that, eyes wide and stomach churning. If only Aziawa knew the truth about his power, then maybe, just maybe, he could've prevented all of this was happening. Maybe if he were stronger and faster he could've saved Mrs. Midoriya, maybe if he was wiser and smarter he could've either let down Midoriya down softer, or maybe he could've given OFA to him?

AM shook these thoughts away as they clouded his mind. He started walking, wanting to check on his students as soon as possible.

(Hosu General Hospital)

The flashing colors and screams echoing from the cartoon on the TV didn't reach Kirishima, nor did Mina's laughter at the show (they were sharing the hospital room). The redhead just stared blankly at the wall, lost in thought.

His best friend and love of his life had killed his grandmother…it was just his luck for that to happen. First he's born into a gay hating family, then he gets a fairly lame Quirk, then his grandmother, the only family member he actually liked, dies, and then it's revealed by some villain that the guy he liked killed his grandmother. Why was his life so fucked up? Was this just some sick joke being made by god? Or, was this all just a dream?

"Kiri? Kiiiirrrriii. You okay buddy?" Mina's voice broke him out of his trance. Shaking his head he turned to her, and noticed how worried she looked. He gave a weak smile in reassurance.

"I-I'm okay Ashido, thanks for asking."

"Since when do people cry when they're 'okay'?" Mina deadpanned. Giving her a surprised look, Kirishima raised a hand to his cheek to find out that yes, a few tears had slipped out. He was quick to wipe them away.

"I-I was laughing so much it made me cry?" He chuckled softly, giving her a large smile that showed off his sharpened teeth.

She didn't look convinced in the slightest.

"Hey, we're horn buddies, remember? If you need to talk, I'm here for you."

What was he supposed to say? That he was sad? Angry? That he wanted to scream and puke and harden so he could punch the wall over and over again without it hurting? As much as he appreciated Mina, now wasn't the time for talking. He just needed a way to get his mind off of everything that just happened.

There was a knock at the door, which drew their attention and thankfully, for Kirishima, changed the subject.

"Uh, come in?"

The door opened, and in came skidding the massive, hulking size of the number one pro hero, in his yellow formal suit.

"I am here to make sure you're doing okay!" He cheered with a smile, causing the two students to gasp.

"All Might?!" They spoke in unison. "What are you doing here?" Mina asked.

"Why checking up on my students of course! Every teacher and faculty member was worried sick once we were made aware of the kidnappings!" He informed with a smile. "I'm also here to…discuss what happened to you all while kidnapped, if you wouldn't mind that is."

A frown etched its way onto Kirishima's lips. He did not want to talk about what had happened, at least not yet. He especially didn't want to talk about it with All Might since he might cry and crying in front of the number one pro hero was not manly in any way, shape, or form.

"No offense All Might, but talking is the last thing I want to do." The redhead informed.

"Quite understandable young Kirishima. What about you, young Ashido?"

Casting a sideways glance to her friend, Mina nodded.

"Sure, but can we go out into the hall? I'm sure Kiri doesn't want to listen to what I'm about to say."

"Of course!" With a nod the two exited the room, leaving the redhead alone, just like he wanted.

In the hall the two sat down on chairs that were inches away from the hospital rooms door.

"Speak whenever you're ready, young Ashido."

"Well, we all woke up in some giant room. Everyone was there besides Yaomomo and…Bakugo." Mina informed with venom, which caught All Might's attention. "When we were awake that Deku guy told us we were his 'guests' and that he was going to expose someone."

"His guests?"

"He was really weird for japans most dangerous villain. He didn't like calling us prisoners, and he didn't like it when Yaomomo was brought in injured by one of his lackeys. He-" She swallowed thickly. "-He gunned down the villain right in front of us. Didn't even hesitate as he shot the guy in his head…he couldn't have been older than 13."

All Might tried not to frown at that. Yet another young kid turned towards the life and villainy, and he was murdered because of it.

"He was also mad that some dude with purple skin brought in Bakugo. Deku said he was going to do it but the purple guy did it anyway. He ended up stabbing him, before apologizing!" She exclaimed. "Remember that cloud guy from the USJ? He said Deku had PTSD, and a few other illnesses."

It made sense in All Might's opinion. Losing your mother could be very traumatic.

"Lets se, um…oh! He said it took over that group of villains since you…killed the former leader. Remember the hand guy from the USJ?"

AM nodded, of course he remembered. He hadn't meant to kill the man; it was an accident!

"He also…killed that guys boss. And he tried making Bakugo eat his tongue! I forgot what his name was, but I guess he was pissed when you killed the hand guy. Deku said he killed his boss when he said he wanted to hurt civilians as revenge."

Deku did that? He killed his own boss to keep civilians from being hurt?

What was Deku's endgame?

"He also…he also told us about what happened to his mom." Mina informed. "All Might? Is it true Bakugo killed her?"

All Might coughed blood into his hand, and noticed smoke began rising from his palm. He needed to make a choice. Answer the question now and risk revealing his true form, or doge the question and run away.

"I can't answer that young Ashido, for I do not know. I shall ask around to see." All Might stood up after that turned away. "Thank you for telling me everything young Ashido! Now please get back to your room, you should be released soon enough!"

With that he sprinted down the hall, leaving Mina to stare as his retreating form. With a puff of her cheeks she entered the room, thinking about who she could ask about what had happened.

(Another hospital room)

On the other side of the hospital sitting in a room was Bakugo, by himself, growing se he continued switching channels. Every channel was talking about who 1A were saved via a raid, by a number of heroes and police. The chief of police was talking about how grateful he was that everyone came together and how they would soon capture the villains who had taken them.

Bakugo stared down at his almost empty can, swishing around what little soda he had left. So…Deku was a villain now? He hadn't seen that coming…the kid who'd give anything to be a hero was now fighting against them as a villain. The same little Quirkless kid (who used to be his best friend) who used to cry over everything was now a killer. On top of that, he was the most powerful and dangerous villain in all of Japan. Maybe even the world!

It's funny how fucked life can be.

And it's horribly that it was his fault.

He didn't mean to kill anyone, especially not Auntie or Shitty Hair's grandmother! It was just supposed to be a prank, a message, not…murder.

A sigh escaped the blond as he finished his soda, crushed the can, and attempted to blow it up. Attempted. When it didn't, he stared at the can and tried again, and again, and again. He growled and began waving his arm around madly, still trying to blow the damn thing up.

"What the fuck with wrong with my Quirk?!"

(League of Villains bar)

"It feels nice being back here and not that crummy old warehouse, right guys?" Toga asked with a grin, before eagerly sipping at her pink and yellow drink, swinging her legs back and forth on the barstool.

"…I missed the couch." Dabi grumbled from his spot on the couch as he laid on it, eyes half lidded.

"It's just like old times guys! I wonder when the others will get here?" Twice questioned out loud.

"Mr. Compress said he has yet to find Spinner, but will come back with him as soon as he can." Kurogiri informed, sitting yet another milkshake next to Deku. The kid was on his fifth one, and was close to finishing it.

Deku sat on the barstool furthest away from Toga, staring at the bright orange orb he had encased in a clear glass container. The glowing orb floated in the middle, with little sparks going off around it every once and a while.

"You gonna stare at that dumb thing all day?" Dabi asked, before yelping as a milkshake covered cherry smacked him in the eye.

"If need be, yes." Deku informed, before grabbing the container and spinning around in his chair to face everyone. "Not only is this one of the most powerful Quirks I've ever seen, but it belonged to the guy who killed my mother…and now I have it." His frown turned into a sick, twisted, giddy grin.

"Have you decided what you're doing to do with it master?" Kurogiri questioned.

"Honestly, no, I haven't. Do I give it back? Hell no, I want Kacchan to suffer as a Quirkless like I did when I was young. But do I give it to myself to spite him? To add another strong Quirk to my arsenal? It's tempting." Deku informed, starring at the glowing orb yet again. "It's tempting."

The phone next to him began to ring, causing him to yelp and jump in his seat. Kurogiri answered it without trying to chuckle.

"Compress? Hmm mmm, hmm mmm, I see. Good, bring him in." Kurogiri stated before hanging up. "Compress has found Spinner and the two are on their way back."

Still starring at the orb, Deku nodded and opening it, allowing a tendril to slither in and get a tight grip on it.

"Excellent. When they get here, we can begin preparations for phase two." Deku grinned. "Time to show everyone the truth about heroes."