I've never been more nervous about releasing a chapter. Not this one, though. Part 2 takes a HUGE risk.
Anyways, here's your chapter. Here's the Discord: /cgFmXz3qJ5
Back in the shady part of the city, Shigaraki, Cass and Sunny sat at the bar, while Kurogiri cleaned the glasses.
"I swear, they're drinking me out of the house." Kurogiri cursed, as he set another clean glass down.
"Hey, it's your fault for providing the stuff." Cass said, petting one of the cats on the table. "I know a certain bird who'd love a place like this..."
"Where is he?" Shigaraki said.
"Six feet under." Cass replied.
Tyrian laughed- he was dangling from the ceiling, reading a random comic book Twice had left behind. "Ooooooh, yes yes yes- I remember him~"
"Yeah. You get off on it still. Jeez." Cass huffed. "By the way, Nyancy's still looking for one of her cats. If you did something to another one-"
"It was just ONE!" Tyrian insisted.
Sunny, meanwhile, was scrolling on her phone to avoid conversation, looking through random Tiktoks. She suddenly got a text from Toga.
"They started." Sunny said, popping her gum.
"Think they'll be able to handle it?" Kurogiri said, finishing another glass.
"There's a 30% chance they'll die." Sunny shrugged.
"That's far too high." Tyrian joked.
"No, don't say that." Shigaraki said. "It's not time for me to play again, because the game's changed...you see, before all this, I was playing it like an RPG. We had our equipment prepped, but we tried to fight the final boss at level one. But really, I should have played it like a SIM."
"You need to stop playing League of Legends with Spinner. I can barely understand your lingo." Cass said.
Shigaraki ignored her comment. "As the player, I should be managing what I can. Using whatever pawns I have to take down those are up on high. We have to make some cracks in their line of defense- it doesn't matter whether the squad succeeds, dies, fails, wins, whatever. The fact they were there AT that camp should scare them."
"So, what, they're disposable?" Sunny frowned.
"No, no! I'm not that vicious. All of them are...comrades." Shigaraki explained.
"Compliment one of them." Sunny replied.
Shigaraki ignored her too. "Anyways, they're all headed in different directions, but each can be counted on...in this society, which has shackled us with its rules..." Shigaraki looked at the table and held up a picture. "You and I aren't the only ones feeling suppressed."
Cass smirked. "And I'm sure that little brat is feeling the love at that school."
Tomura smirked. "That poor, poor boy…"
The picture in question was of the recent UA sports festival champion, Bakugou Katsuki. All chained up and muzzled like a beast.
"Don't worry, kid. We'll get you to the right side." Shigaraki said, as he disintegrated the photo.
The students stood horrified at the sight. Three villains- Nyancy Chan, Spinner and Fistrick- had them surrounded.
"Pleased to meetcha, U.A. Students!" Nyancy screeched. "We're the League of Villains' Vanguard Action Squad!"
"T-The League of Villains?" Ojiro sputtered. "How did they find us!?"
Fistrick put a hand on Sero's shoulder. "Try anything funny, and I'll blow this prick to kingdom come. I know you goody two shoe heroes wouldn't like that."
Sero held his breath and began to shake. Fistrick looked crazy enough to pull the trigger. Fistrick's eyes scanned the area, to see if anyone was gonna try something. "Well? No one's gonna be a hero? Thought that's what they were teaching you kids."
"Wait, wait." Spinner yelled. "Fistrick, don't be too hasty. Holding power over someone's life is everything! You can't just blow up someone because you just want to! Or don't you believe in following Stain's tenets?"
Iida shook upon hearing the word 'Stain'. "Y-you're followers of Stain."
Nyancy raised her hand. "Actually, I don't care for him. The cats tell me to commit crimes."
"...yes. Well, me and Fistrick are." Spinner said. "And we know alllll about you, four eyes! You're one of those brats who brought about Stain's end in Hosu City. Let me introduce myself- I'm Spinner."
Spinner untucked the large sword from its scabbard at his back. The sword was incredibly one-of-a-kind, being fashioned from an assortment of knives, daggers, kukris, hatchets, and more. It appeared to be held together by a combination of belts and chains.
"And I intend to make his dreams come true."
Izuku stepped back. "Woah...that's one crazy sword." And incredibly ineffective looking too.
"Nuh uh, man. I could shatter that thing by just hardening myself." Kirshima frowned. "I feel like he's compensating."
"FUCK YOU!" Spinner yelled.
Iida wasn't impressed by that outburst. "Suddenly you feel like a pale imitation of the man."
"Tell someone who gives a shit!" Spinner roared out, stepping forward.
Fistrick smirked. "Here we go. Here's a dude who's got all the protein powder in the smoothie."
Sero made a face. This is who was holding him captive? Lame.
"That woman you have under your foot- she's beautiful, is she not?" Tiger asked. Nyancy hummed.
"I guess she's okay. Like a decent 8/10." Nyancy shrugged.
"She's trying to find some happiness in this world, and she's been putting her best foot forward..." Tiger's face flared up. "So, you villain's boorish attitude and blatant disregard for scaring her face is reprehensible!"
"Wow, big words." Fistrick said, pushing Sero away. "Would be nice if I knew what they meant!"
Spinner laughed. "Please, as if heroes really do dream of finding ordinary happiness! I know what they REALLY want-!"
"Tiger!" Mandalay yelled. "I've broadcast an order- Ragdoll is gonna make sure the other students are safe. It's our job to hold them back here!"
Mandalay turned to the students. "Get going, everyone! And remember- no fighting!"
"You heard her! Let's go!" Iida yelled, motioning for the others to follow him.
"B-but the others!" Kirishima yelled, helping Sero up.
"I'm sorry, but we can't deal with that right now!" Iida yelled, as he and the others began to run. "We need to focus on staying safe our-"
"Go on without me, Iida!" Izuku yelled, putting a hand up.
"W-what!?" Iida yelled. "Midoriya! What are you doing!?"
"Mandalay!" Izuku called out, catching Mandalay's attention. "I know where HE is!"
Mandalay's pupils shrank. She paused for a second, before closing her eyes.
"Go find him, and get to safety. That's MY order." Mandalay said.
Izuku nodded, before sprinting off into the woods. Iida was confused.
"Midoriya!" Iida said, reaching out- he wanted to run after him, but everyone else was in danger. He stopped himself, and huffed.
"Let's continue to move, people!" Iida yelled. The remaining students sprinted away, as Fistrick watched them run. He looked to the battlefield. Three villains, two heroes. Hm.
"Come on, Fistrick. Let's show these heroes who they're dealing with." Spinner grinned.
"Sorry, dude. But this battle's just unfair, bro." Fistrick said.
"W-what?!" Spinner yelled.
"One of those brats said he could take your weapon, couldn't he?" Fistrick said. "I'm honestly kinda curious...to see if he can handle MY top grade."
"D-dude! They're not fighting!" Nyancy yelled.
"Yeah? Well...screw that." Fistrick said, activating his suit. The yellow canisters on his back screeched to life. "Time to give those kids a lesson they'll never forget!"
"You fiend!" Tiger yelled, trying to stop Fistrick's getaway. His arm suddenly extended, and his claws slashed out one of the batteries on his back. The single canister popped out, but Fistrick was able to make a getaway by boosting himself into the air. The single canister rolled to the ground.
"Damn it!" Tiger cursed, dodging a swing from Spinner's sword. "Mandalay-! You need to inform those kids!"
"I'm trying!" Mandalay said, as Nyancy rushed at her. "This Pussycat wannabe's fighting style is crazy! I can't get a moment to breathe!"
Mandalay was right- Nyancy Chan was actually a swift and effective Yongmudo expert- various dynamic techniques from martial arts such as Taekwondo, Judo, and Ssirum and was based on physical, psychological, spiritual, and mental training with contemporary scientific knowledge.
Nyancy knew all of Mandalay's weak points and where to hit psychologically.
"Who was that Deku boy running to rescue?" Nyancy taunted, aiming for Mandalay's eyes. "Was it that precocious nephew of yours!?"
Mandalay nearly hesitated- all Nyancy could inch in was a quick slash across the cheek. Mandalay held her wound in contempt.
"You know, maybe you should keep a closer eye on him...you never know what kind of people you'll meet in the woods..." Nyancy said, flashing her cat claws.
Mandalay glared at her. "If anything happens to him, I will turn your bones into KITTY LITTER." Mandalay huffed- she had to stay strong. Kota didn't need to lose another guardian today!
Ochako and Tsu were now faced with a strange, strange man. His head was in a jar, and his body was attached to a massive white gorilla's body.
"A villain!" Tsu said. "What the heck are-"
"HELLO!" Doctor Animo laughed. "We finally meet, Uraraka Ochako!"
"Y-you know who I am." Ochako said.
"Of course I do!" Animo sneered.
Tsu furrowed her brow. "And who are you, exactly?"
"My name is Doctor Animo- and you'll have the disservice of facing me." Animo bowed. Ochako blinked.
"You're Animo?" Ochako said. "Huh."
"...what, what's wrong?" Animo asked.
"Nothing, it's just...Ben skimmed the details." Ochako said, looking his body up and down. "He didn't mention the ape suit."
"I'm insulted! One of his oldest adversaries, and he doesn't tell you ANYTHING about me!" Animo said. "I attended his wedding, I sent him a Christmas card last year-!"
Ochako and Tsu shared a look.
"Sorry. We have a DEEPLY complicated relationship," Animo said, wiping his ape hand across his glass.
"Something tells me you're not alone here." Ochako said, stepping forward.
"Perceptive child- I see why Ben chose you. That spunk takes me back." Animo sighed. "Yes, you are correct. But I'm the LEAST of your worries."
Ochako looked down at the Omnitrix. "And I'm about to be most of YOUR worries." She said, presenting it to Animo.
Tsu blinked. "...good one liner."
"I couldn't think of anything else, okay?"
"Please, child. I'm sure whatever you throw at me won't be that different from what Tennyson could do. I fought him at his worst- let's see if you can top that!" Animo cackled.
Ochako blinked. "Quick question- did you watch the sports festival this year?"
"What? No. I don't watch television." Animo scoffed.
Tsu and Ochako shared a look.
"Okay, good." Ochako said. She turned to Tsu. "You're gonna need to step back a little, Tsu. I'd hate to have you get hurt…"
"I understand your worry, but you're the one who has to deal with him. I should worry about you, if anything." Tsu emphasized.
Ochako paused.
"...alright, then be moral support." Ochako gave a shrug.
"I can do that." Tsu nodded.
Animo watched the girl carefully. I know your next move, child. You're going to transform into one of the heavy hitters, like Four Arms or Humungousaur. Then, you'll lead with a right hook- I know you'll do that because Ben put the watch on his dominant hand. Like an idiot. I'll crush you then and after that- hey, what's she doing?
Ochako rushed forward, catching Animo off guard. He whipped his arm around to try and knock her down, but the girl was quick to dodge underneath the attack. Her counter attack was a simple palm strike to the chest. Animo blinked.
"What, was that supposed to do somethi-" Animo's snide remark was cut off by him levitating off the ground. Animo gasped, unable to act.
"W-what the!?" Animo yelled. Crap! I forgot about her Quirk! I was so used to Tennyson's usual opening move I didn't expect this!
"Ben never had a quirk to mix into the fighting style," Ochako said, tapping the Omnitrix. "Meaning I can do this. Four Arms!"
Ochako's arms immediately split into an extra pair, and her body started to grow with her frame starting to get bulkier. Animo's gravityless body suddenly regained its proper weight, allowing for Ochako to smash her fists into Animo's side. Animo was sent flying through a few trees, as Ochako pumped her fist.
"Alright, not bad for a first try against an enemy." Ochako said, as Animo flipped himself back up.
"I have underestimated you. There, I said THAT line. Fuel your ego." Animo said, stomping forward. "That just means I have to go all out in this body."
Gorillas are stronger than you and me, and Animo's big gorilla physique seemed menacing. Silverbacks can lift or throw 815 kgs—more than 20 adult people—while a well-trained man can barely lift 400 kgs. Adult gorillas can lift 450 kilos despite weighing 200 kilograms.
Animo had also made his own modifications. But we'll get to that.
Ochako and Animo rushed at each other, throwing powerful blows at each other. Ochako felt like she was All Might fighting against the Nomu at the USJ. She and Animo locked hands, and pushed against each other. Ochako flipped Animo onto the ground, easily knocking him down. Ochako aimed her next attack for the chest, but Animo rolled out of the way.
I'm thoroughly impressed, Animo thought. She's a novice to the hero field, but it feels like I'm fighting against a teenage Tennyson. Even her attacks feel a bit more brutal than his- but still too familiar.
"Tennyson taught you well, child." Animo smirked, as he started beating on his chest. Ochako noticed something strange- the more he struck his chest, it would get brighter and brighter. Animo smirked. "Now, let's try that exchange again. I'm ready this time." Animo waved his hand towards the girl.
Ochako raised an eyebrow, but continued to charge at him. The two had their hands engaged in combat once more. Ochako used her extra arms to try to shove Animo away from her, but it appeared like Animo had the upper hand this time. He was more powerful than before?! How?
Animo grabbed Ochako and slammed her to the ground behind him.
"Not that funny when it happens to you, is it?" Animo grinned.
Ochako got back up. "Your suit- whenever you pound the chest, it gets stronger. Am I right?"
"Clever girl. Clearly UA is teaching you to be more perceptive than Ben was." Animo said.
"I'd really appreciate it if you stopped the comparisons. I feel like that's been half your dialogue." Ochako said.
"Sorry. It's been a while since I've had a conversation." Animo said.
"What, don't get out much?" Ochako scoffed.
"Not in the past 15 months, no." Animo said.
"Oh." Ochako said. "That's very, very sad."
"Please. I'm elderly. I can do what I want." Animo said. The two charged at each other, with Animo leaping into the air to spear kick the heroine, but Ochako deflected the attack with her upper arms. Animo landed on the ground, giving Ochako a window to set up her next move. As Animo got up, Uraraka stepped back and charged up her fist. She suddenly lunged forward for a powerful straight punch.
Animo's back smashed into a tree. If he could still feel pain, he'd surely feel the wooden splinters digging into his back. Animo grunted, before smashing his fists against his chest again.
"The more and more he does that, the more uphill this battle's gonna get." Ochako muttered to herself. "I gotta restrain him. I need to try and aim for his head- I dunno why, but that glass doesn't look especially durable." Ochako rushed forward, and Animo grinned.
"Oh, and by the way...this thing doesn't JUST increase my power." Animo said, pounding his chest once more. Animo slammed his fist into his chest, causing a weird wave of energy to launch forward. The attack struck Ochako, causing her no physical damage.
But when the Omnitrix started to beep, that's when Ochako knew something was up. In a pink flash, Ochako found that she'd been forcibly transformed. Animo took the advantage to backhand her new form into a tree.
"Ochako!" Tsu said, hopping over. Ochako rubbed her head in confusion.
"What happened?" Ochako asked, feeling weird. Her voice sounded like it had a breathy, labored quality to it. A 'meaty throat', if you would.
I'm glad I kept my old transformation scrambler in, just in case. Animo grinned. My transformation scrambler used to give Ben some issues in battle, before he got that stupid Master Control mode. But, since you're a beginner…let's see how you deal with a situation like this.
"I dunno, but it looked like he forced you to transform into..." Tsu looked her up and down. "I dunno who this is."
Ochako looked at her hands- they weren't familiar. The hands were rounded, green with lighter green spots, and had claws. The Omnitrix was on her left hand.
"D-do you have a phone on you or something?" Ochako asked. Tsu pulled it out, and turned on her camera. Ochako was greeted with a new face, an unfamiliar alien.
"Who the heck is THIS?!" Ochako yelled. The new alien was big and fat, with a swampy-green color palette. She had short stubby limbs, four-fingered hands, three-toed feet, six tubular growths on the back of their head, and three sets of gill-like markings on their face.
"Interesting- your Omnitrix sample of a Gourmand is a queen." Animo noted.
"A Gour-what?" Ochako asked, as Tsu helped her up. Tsu had to do a double take- woah, this form was huge! She towered over her at 6'2". Even Animo was a bit taken aback.
"A Gourmand. Don't tell me Ben didn't give you an alien catalog or something of the sort." Animo said.
"He didn't," Ochako said.
Animo grinned. "Good."
Animo lunged forward, and smashed his hands against Ochako's form. The attack LOOKED like it did some serious damage, but Ochako didn't react at first- at least, till her cheeks puffed up and she burped. Animo cringed.
"Disgusting." He scoffed.
"S-sorry." Ochako said, covering her mouth. But it was weird that it didn't hurt. Animo tried striking again, but the same result. His attacks were barely phasing Ochako.
She tilted her head. "Uh, if it's not gonna work the first time, then it's not gonna work the other few times."
This makes no sense! Animo thought. Tennyson's sample couldn't have taken these punches. Is her queenly physiology just much bulkier than Ben's?
Animo was right to assume so. As a queen, Ochako could suppress pain in her belly with ease. In fact, taking blows like this was considered 'eating'. Ochako's stomach started to grow green and growl.
Animo took a few steps back, as Ochako felt queasy. "Oh, I don't feel so…" Ochako muttered, before she spat out a gross, slimy ball of energy. The hit connected with Animo's chest, and knocked him back.
What!? She didn't even eat anything! Animo thought.
Tsu made a face. "Do you feel better?"
Ochako hummed. "Actually, I just feel really…hungry. Don't tell me this alien just eats stuff."
"Correct." Animo said. "And it's gross"
"Then why did you turn me into THIS!?" Ochako yelled.
"I didn't select the form! Be thankful it's not coming out the OTHER end!" Animo gagged.
Ochako cringed at the imagery. "I don't like that this is our first encounter."
"Yeah, neither do I." Animo admitted.
"Well, if my power is eating stuff…I might as well eat." Ochako said. "And for some reason, everything looks tasty." Her eyes locked onto a rock, and she unconsciously opened her mouth. Three tongues shot out of her mouth, and wrapped around the rock. She swallowed it, and shuddered.
"Cool." Tsu said, unbothered.
"I hate how I'm kinda getting used to it." Ochako said, as she began to swallow more and more rocks. Her stomach began to glow brighter and brighter, before she spat out the rocks like a machine gun. Animo barely dodged the slimy salvo. Ochako began to chase after him- wow, this alien was surprisingly fast.
"So, tell me. What genius name did Ben give this form?" Ochako asked.
"If you MUST know, he called it…Upchuck." Animo said. "Mind you, he was 10 when he named it."
"That's a no-brainer." Tsu replied as she scooped up a couple more rocks with her mouth. She threw them to Ochako, who eagerly sprung to her feet to eat them. "This alien is so full of surprises..."
Ochako jumped up and released a colossal ball of energy that once again narrowly missed Animo. There was a crater in the earth where it had landed. Animo's face contorted into an awful look.
"I don't like how I'm getting the hang of this form." Ochako said, as she landed on the ground.
"Eh, there's weirder forms out there. Be thankful you're probably on the surface level aliens." Tsu pointed out.
(Side note: I will never give her Gurge or whatever his name is. Look him up, he's so gross.)
"Fair point." Ochako said, spitting out her tongues. Two of them wrapped around two trees in between Animo, and pulled herself back. She let go, before firing herself at Animo. Her body slammed into Animo's gorilla form, knocking against a tree.
Tsu hummed. "Huh. Looks like you've got a hang of the tongue thing."
"Trees taste weird!" Ochako gagged, as her tongues retreated into her mouth.
"I wonder if this form is more powerful because you're a 'queen' or whatever." Tsu said, putting her finger to her chin. "That explains why Animo is underestimating some of your moves."
"I think you're right." Ochako said, looking down at her hands. "Still pretty gross, though."
"Incredibly." Animo said while pounding the earth with his fists. The girls were thrown backwards, and Ochako bounced awkwardly away as the ground shook and split apart under the impact. Her sluggish frame strained to rise, but Animo paid her no mind as she groggily struggled.
Obviously that form is much stronger than I ever anticipated. So, I'll have to focus on the other girl…where did she go? Animo thought, looking around. The girl looked pretty unassuming and meek. His arrogance would be his downfall.
"You know, I'm not exactly afraid of frogs." Animo taunted. "I made my debut riding on top of one-"
Tsu's tongue wrapped around his jarhead and her feet slammed into his back with full force, cutting short his taunting. His body was unharmed, but the attack was enough to dislodge several components. Animo fell over as Tsu jumped down in front of him.
I got a fantastic workout from all that climbing I did. It strengthened the muscles throughout my body, but especially the ones in my tongue. Tsu thought. If I wanted, I could train like Mirko…
Tsu put her finger to her chin and tilted her head.
But I think that's too much work for right now.
"Damn UA kids, what do they feed you there!?" Animo cursed.
"Differs from day to day, depending on what Lunch Rush offers." Tsu answered truthfully.
"...Oh. That's nice to hear." Animo said.
Tsu's tongue shot out again, lashing at Animo like a whip. A week ago, this wouldn't have hurt- but now, thanks to her training, it was a more effective weapon.
Animo began to toss random large fragments of Earth at Tsu, but she dodged them with ease. She could read all of Animo's moves with ease. At close range, Animo was quite powerful- but when you factored in the part that he had no real ranged attacks, it was easy to take him from a distance. Tsu's tongue was also agile enough to dodge and weave though the debris and pinpoint strike Animo in some vital points. Tsu struck his arms, his chest and his legs.
With his body hurt pretty bad, Tsu rushed at Animo, ax kicking her foot into Animo's head. The force from the attack was enough to crack the glass.
Tsu felt pretty happy to do that. At least, until Animo grabbed her with his massive gorilla hands.
"There we go- just some simple 'playing possum'." Animo smirked. He slammed Tsu into the ground, and she yelled.
"M-my back…" Tsu grunted.
"Oh, sorry. Was that too hard?" Animo laughed. "Even Tennyson's bratty cousin could've shook off a blow like that. You're an INTERESTING specimen…"
Tsu felt a weird feeling wash over her body. Animo's eyes started to glow, and he hummed.
"Interesting- your quirk is so strange. Not too human, not too frog…not even a 50/50 split. The DNA strands have fused to create an interesting specimen. It's as if humans evolved from frogs rather than humans." Animo bemused.
"W-what did you do?" Tsu asked, struggling to escape.
"Simple- I used my quirk on you." Animo grinned.
Q-quirk!? Tsu thought.
Doctor Animo! Quirk: DNA Bank. He can memorize the genetic coding of any species. He can later replicate it with the right materials.
"I'm excited to incorporate such an important aspect of your body into my next experiments..." The doctor laughed. "You know, the League hired me to do an experiment that was very important. I'm sure you remember when the League and the Nomu came to your school and attacked."
Tsu shivered- of course she did. Shigaraki nearly killed her in the midst of all the chaos, and she saw her teacher be brutalized by that horrific beast.
"Y-yes. I do…" Tsu was suddenly uneasy.
"Well, they wanted me to give the project a special 'twist'. And I'm happy to say, they've been a wonderful success…" Animo grinned. "Just listen."
Tsu could hear the sounds of…what sounded like chainsaws whirring in the distance. Her pupils shrank in horror, as Animo laughed.
"It looks worse than it sounds." Animo said. "Honestly, I was going to brush you off, but after that display with your quirk…I can't overlook the potential for it! A tongue like that can be so useful for sneak attacks…or if I merge it with some other DNA, it could be used as a weapon…or, a utility tool on a new suit-"
Tsu cast an odd glance in Animo's direction. This man was clearly a mad scientist, given how his train of thought made him lose his grip on her. Still, her back hurt, so running away was still out of the question. Tsu looked up and saw that Ochako was still trying to get up. When Tsu tried to help her stand up, her tongue shot up and wrapped around her leg. She pulled as hard as she could and forced the big, heavy alien to stand up. Ochako had trouble staying balanced.
Tsu's tongue shot back into her mouth, aching. "I guess I can't handle that much weight yet…" She sighed.
"Hey, Doctor Animo!" Ochako yelled, getting Animo's attention. Animo snapped out of his fantasies of mutating. "You gonna stand there rambling, or are you gonna fight?!"
Animo smirked. "I can see you inherited his snark."
"Only when I know I can win this." Ochako said, licking her chops.
Animo bolted towards Ochako, ready to smash his giant gorilla fist into her face. So, what was our heroine's beautiful counter move? Ochako opened her maw, and swallowed the arm.
Animo's eyes widened. Ochako bit down on the arm, and tore it out of its mechanical socket. Animo yelled, stumbling back. Ochako chewed the arm up, and swallowed it.
"Ugh. I kinda liked the taste." Ochako said, pulling some fur off of her tongues.
"Y-you just ate my arm!" Animo yelled.
"Yeah. And?" Ochako said.
"I-I don't know!?" Animo said.
"What, did Ben never do that?" Ochako said. "Well, news flash. I'm NOT Ben!" Ochako took a deep breath. "And I will not HESITATE to eat you whole!"
Ochako began to inhale, and suck everything else around her into her mouth. Tsu wrapped her tongue around a tree, and reeled herself towards it. "H-her stomach is like a black hole! Literally!"
Ochako inhaled more and more, and Animo struggled to get away. His body was sucked into the void, and Uraraka CRUNCHED down on his body, severing his mechanical head from the now consumed gorilla body. Animo's head landed on the ground, wriggling around.
"Nice move." Tsu said, as Ochako closed her maw to chew the body up.
"Thanksh." Ochako said, swallowing her meal. "Bleh. Gross."
"O-okay! Message sent!" Animo said. "I should've read the stupid files!"
Ochako reverted back to human, and tilted her head. "Files?"
"Y-yes! To coordinate our attack, we had to examine the 'special' interest students of both classes. The ones we deemed most problematic, and the ones that hindered our extraction." Animo said.
"Extraction?" Tsu repeated. "Are you kidnapping someone?"
"I've said too much already…" Animo frowned. "Maybe it's time I made my getaway."
"In case you didn't notice," Ochako added as she placed her foot on top of Animo's jar. "You're not in the best of situations. How are you going to get away now?"
"What makes you believe I'm alone?" Animo inquired.
Ochako was startled by that reply. Had he been followed by someone? Moments later, she got a horrifying response.
SHNK. It felt like something slashed past Ochako's arm and lodged itself in a tree. Tsu let out a sharp scream of shock. "Ocha-"
Tsu's cheek was sliced by another flying knife.
"Aww, shallow cuts... that won't do." A sigh echoed from somewhere. Toga emerged from the thick of the woods. The expression on her face conveyed extreme joy. Sick, twisted delight.
Ochako couldn't shake off the dreadful feeling that this was just the start of a whole lot of trouble heading her way.