A scream tears from my throat like a roaring beast, pure rage flying off my body like a lightning storm. Nothing stands in my way. I hate everything, the whole world is rotten to the core, every person is out to stab you in the back. The only thing I can think about is Shigaraki's hand, his assurance that I could have power… I fully trusted him… I can't trust anything… I can feel everyone's words like hands on my throat strangling me,

"I'm so sorry Izuku…"

"Why don't you jump off the rooftop?"

"You can't save anyone without power."

"Be realistic."

I grab my head, I can't take this. I'm going to explode… Another scream rips out of my throat, I have to get it all out… All of these feelings eating me alive inside. I'm oblivious to the utter chaos all around me, the buildings have crumbled, I stand in a crater at least 8 feet deep and wide. Todoroki huddles behind a wall of ice that he has to keep regenerating as shatters under my powers. All I can see is a raging red, I can't stop this suffocating inferno. I'll be consumed in a whirlwind of lightning and destruction. I can hear muffled voices, they all turn into taunts,

"Haah? Deku?! No way!"

"As if he could be a hero!"

"So pathetic!"

"You'll be called Deku! Cos you're useless!"

"DEKU!"

A voice pierces into my delirium, my eyes fix on Uraraka's face. She grimaces as she pushes through the cyclone of snaking lightning. She stumbles and tips forward grabbing the floor to not be blown away,

"THIS ISN'T YOU DEKU!"

She shouts desperate, a hot tear rolls down my cheek, my mouth opens forming a pained and surprised "o"

"This is me… I'm so useless… I only destroy things…"

Something flashes in her eyes, she gets determined and painstakingly pushes herself to her feet. I watch her slowly place one foot in front of the other, I worry about hurting her and try to reign in my power. Fear shoots through me as I realise I have no control at all, a jolt of electricity pulses through my body, like a shockwave the lightning flares up. I reel with the pain, I can feel the edges of my fingers turn numb as the sparks bite at my hands. I can't stop! I-I I'll kill everyone! I shout out as loud as I can to muster the strength to pull back the destructive force, it's like it has a will of its own. It aches to destroy and consume the world around it. The edges of my waistcoat start to fray as the sparks eat at the edges, I cry out as searing pain shoots up my leg. Suddenly I'm enveloped by warmth, I freeze. The arms around me squeeze tighter

"Please… Deku…"

I feel all my energy drain in an instant, there's no way I could hurt her… Even standing becomes impossible, I top forward and fall to my knees. Uraraka still clings tightly. My eyes widen as I take in the disaster zone that I've caused. The three buildings surrounding us are completely obliterated, Stain, Shigaraki and Aida are also nowhere to be seen. Iida and Todoroki crouch warily, their eyes filled with fear.

"Uraraka… Let go of him. He could attack at any moment."

Iida quickly barks the order at her, his words are surprisingly painful. It was only for a short time but we were friends… Uraraka slowly releases me and turns to stand between me and them. She fixes them with a glare

"He wouldn't hurt us."

She says firmly. Iida is baffled as she stands determined. A laugh suddenly fills the air,

"Isn't this precious?"

My eyes fly around to find Irina clothed in her cloak that billows behind her in the wind. Her smile is wide as she laughs,

"My little doll is so interesting… Too bad that Shigaraki is so boring… Izu-Kun, let's go off by ourselves… We can take down All Might by ourselves."

I have so little energy, it's taking everything I have just to stay upright. Uraraka spins around and tries to dart towards me but gets held back by Iida. I close my eyes and let out a breath,

"I told you before Uraraka-San. We're on different sides… Stop helping me."

Irina giggles and walks up to me, her combat boots crunching on the crumbling bricks under her feet. She places a hand on my shoulder and stares thoughtfully at Uraraka for a few moments before speaking again,

"Let's go Izu-Kun,"

Dizziness swims in my head as the world starts to grow. It's barely a moments before the world shakes and shudders horribly. Light flashes on and off as something blocks the light. There's too many sounds to describe as my body is thrown in all sorts of directions. It's a while before everything stills, the glass beneath my hand is cold as I stare up. I always wondered why Irina carried canisters at her waist, it makes perfect sense now. Light floods into my eyes and the world is suddenly turned upside down. I fall onto something soft, I blink trying to adjust. Irina smirks as she peers down at me from her hand,

"Your so cute when you're tiny Izu-Kun. Definitely my favourite doll."

Her voice is loud and booming, I wince. In a dizzying moment I find myself laying back on a couch. I close my eyes and rest my head as all the pain I hadn't been able to feel due to adrenaline rushes over my body. I cringe and grab my shoulder as a hot and fiery pain shoot through it. I let out shuddering breaths to stop myself crying out. Irina sits for a few moments with a disturbing smile on her face before standing and leaving the room. Recovery Girl would sure be useful at a time like this… Irina shoves a brown bottle in my face.

"This'll get rid of the pain."

My hands shake horribly as I try to grab the bottle, I can't get a grip on the lid. Frustration washes through me and I groan. Irina grabs the bottle and easily twists the lid off, she shoves the bottleneck to my lips. The liquid is smooth and cold going down my throat. The drowsiness is almost instant, I can't keep myself up anymore. The back of my head thumps against the armrest as I succumb to a merciful sleep.

For so many nights since I'd come to the league I'd had continuous nightmares. Most of them featured Kacchan or All Might, a lot of them where I had completely turned into a monster. But tonight, everything is blissfully warm. A comforting light embracing me and destroying all my fears and doubts. I wake to a warm feeling on my face and almost believe that I'm still dreaming. When I open my eyes the warm sun is blinding, but it feels so good that I just lay there for a few moments enjoying the sun. I stretch my arm gingerly and wince, my shoulder is still amazingly sore, but I can at least move it. I should have enough time to heal before I have to fight again. To think I used to have a normal life… Where everyday would be the same and I wouldn't have to worry about being attacked from all directions. I kind of miss it… I lift my hand grabbing at the light as if it were some phantom mirage of my old life, to my surprise I find my tattered and dissolved gloves replaced with new ones. In fact my whole outfit is new and fresh. I grimace, I don't even want to know. I sigh and push myself up, my eyes scan the room. It looks like a very expensive american apartment. All the furniture is new and modern, the bed is curved and made of see through material. I had an inkling that Irina might be rich but this is a bit overboard.

I find the door and step out into the hallway, I can hear voices from the end of the hall. I step forward curiously and peek from behind the door frame. There's an interesting array of people, closest to the door a man stands in a full purple jumpsuit with white patches to see out of. Next to him a tall man with a wild head of dark hair, the bottom half of his face is scarred awfully and seems to be almost stapled to his face. I wonder what happened to him… A small girl steps out from behind the man, her hair is tied in two messy buns with strands poking out from all directions. She grins with pleasure and he cheeks are slightly blushed, her canines seem to be slightly sharpened giving her an almost vampiric appearance. Irina stands with her back to me. I hesitate a few moments before stepping out, I'm shorter than most of them and must have an unassuming appearance. Still I keep my back straight and look straight ahead with an air of confidence, I may not look the part but I can be dangerous if I want to be. In a room full of villains, the most menacing looking usually get the most respect.

"Ahhh! Izu-Kun! You looked so amazing all beat up… Ahh I'm getting excited just thinking about it!"

She throws her arms around my shoulders, I stand bewildered,

"I'm Himiko Toga, Izu-Kun, don't forget it okay!"

I catch an annoyed glare from Irina as Toga sends a small smirk in her direction before backstepping and skipping to her spot in the room.

"So now what?"

The taller guy speaks, his tone is totally uninterested. He turns his gaze to me expectantly, I find everyone in the room doing the same.

"W-What?"

Why am I suddenly in charge?

"Your the most suitable to do all the your the elected leader."

Irina sits looking smug against a counter, I mull over this. I'm not sure who these people are or why they want to follow me… But I have a responsibility to fight back against Shigaraki and All Might. The battle field has gained another player. Our team is too small to do much damage though… My mind flicks over all the potential villains and heroes that I know… Whose quirk would be most useful…? In an instant I know who we need.

"UA will be holding a training camp soon. There's an important piece we need on our side."

Haru here!

If you're wondering who Aida is, skip back to chapter 3 ish, she's the communication method of the league. Her supposed quirk is thought propagation i.e the ability to put thoughts in someones head.

I had to throw a little bit of my ship in there hehe... So next chapter the new group of villains break into UA yet again... But who could they be targeting?