The tension in the room is tangible as we all stare at Shigaraki with bated breath.

"H-Hey calm down. We shouldn't act rashly."

I stutter trying to calm him down, he sits seething, lifting his hand to scratch his neck. He does this whenever he's frustrated,

"Tomorrow. We'll upstage Stain."

He mutters obviously annoyed at us, I frown confused. Stain? As in Hero Killer Stain? I can't think of any reasons Shigaraki would want to take on another villain. The tv buzzes quietly in the background, a word suddenly catches my attention.

"- Tensei Iida is now hospitalized and will retire from hero work. This tragedy is the work of Hero Killer Stain,"

My eyes widen, Iida's brother… Pity rushes through me, he must be distraught… I shake my head, I can't pity the enemy. That will only make things harder.

"Is this over some petty argument? Because I want no part of it."

Irina looks down on Shigaraki with a hand on her hips,

"We don't need you right now anyway. Deku is who I need."

I blink taken aback,

"Me?"

He nods slightly and doesn't explain any further, I'm confused but I have no choice but to along with it. I'm a little glad to have a proper outfit now… Even if it was for Irina's amusement. Shigaraki suddenly looks at me with a gaze full of fire, so hating and seething that I back step as if I had been hit. Have I done something to piss him off?! I gulp nervously but he drops his gaze again.

The most of the next day is spent preparing the Nomus, we plan to take 6 of them with us and release them in various parts of the city. I feel a bit sick as I walk along the aisles of grotesque monsters, I shudder at the thought that they used to be human. Villains truly do know no bounds… Even so I do have to admit that even All Might struggled to taken then head on, chaos would be an easy feat with even a few of them. A pain suddenly washes through my head, I press my palm to my head and grimace. I'd been having headaches frequently for a while now, I think nothing of it and push on to finish in time. At the end of it I'm aching, I groan and stretch my arm trying to work out the pain. I stop mid stretch as I hear voices from the end of the room heading my way. Curious I duck behind a tank and listen.

"Your doing well. Keep working on him, Aida."

I frown, Aida… It's familiar. Where have I heard that name before… Pain suddenly shoots through my head, I crumple to the floor and grab my head. I feel my consciousness leaking away as the fire spreads throughout my brain,

"Tch, what a pain."

"Just Fix it Aida. We'll get rid of him soon anyway. Stain can be useful for one thing at least."

Damn… Shigaraki…!

There's a painful buzz in my head as I wake, I keep my eyes shut for a few moments as I try to work up the strength to get up. I eventually crack open ny lids and sit, I put a hand on my forehead and grimace. The hell happened? I was working with the Nomus… Than… Someone… Someone… I let out a frustrated sigh. It's no good, I can't remember at all. I shake it off and get up, I glance around the dark room that I'd claimed as my bed. I usually don't come here. It's depressing as hell. Villains don't exactly have access to luxury. I swing open the door and almost jump out of my skin, Shigaraki stands right outside. Nothing like a guy covered in severed hands in the morning to wake you up.

"Jeez don't stand there like that."

I mutter irritated.

"We're leaving. Now."

I'm taken aback but nod, he's the boss after all. The wind slaps my cheeks as I step from Kurogiri onto a rooftop, I have a great view of the city from here. The Nomus will be released soon, Shigaraki will observe from the other side of the city and I from here. I squint as I peer towards the central plaza trying to glimpse any Nomus. I see a few bright lights go off but see very little action. It's actually really boring, I crouch down and sit with my chin on my hand. A helicopter hovers overhead, luckily it doesn't spot me. A light much closer catches my attention, I stand intrigued. It's a few rooftops over probably in an alley of some kind, I push off with my foot on the edge of the building and stumble a little as land on the next. I hop over to the next and peer down into the darkened alley, my eyes widen. Iida is sprawled on the floor with his hero gear, a man hovers over him with a knife. His mouth is moving but I can't see what he's saying. I'm torn as I watch Iida fume, should I help? Should I not? It would be one less hero to worry about…

"Iida-Kun!"

Oh, a third party. Uraraka stands poised to attack, the man stands and laughs a booming laugh that even I can hear. He moves in a flash, Uraraka shouts out in pain. She suddenly collapses to the floor, I frown as I watch the two lay perfectly still. Huh, must be the guys quirk. The man smirks as he stands over Uraraka and lifts his knife, Uraraka squeezes her eyes shut trembling. In a moment I find myself in the air. Huh… Why? What's going on? I wasn't planning on helping. As expected the guy manages to dodge as I barrel towards him. He huffs a little as he tilts his head curiously.

"So who's this now?"

Ah, I recognise him now. Hero Killer Stain, aka, the guy who hospitalized Iida'a brother. A hero looking for revenge, how laughable. Maybe this guy has the right idea,

"D-Deku?!"

Uraraka looks up at me with eyes full of hope, I turn and smile cruelly at her.

"I'm only doing this because I want to take you down myself."

Her eyes widen with fear, I let out a soft laugh as I turn back to Stain. It's better for her to see me as a villain, least she'll fight back if i ever do have to attack her.

"Oi. These two are mine. So how's this gonna play out?"

Stain stares at me curiously and than chuckles,

"Deku huh? You must be one of Shigaraki's. I don't agree with his ideals at all. Now he's poking his nose in my business. I think I'll send him a little message. With your dead body!"

He charges at me. I sigh, what a pain. I'm meant to be looking out for the Nomus as well. I'll just get this over with quickly.

- Hello Haru here! -

I decided to spice up the story a little bit! Things are getting interesting now~ With the rising tension between Deku and Shigaraki I wonder how things will turn out!

Let me know your guesses!

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