Izuku hummed to himself in tune with the hard working machinery in the lair. It had been one of his few respites from rebuilding his civilian infrastructure. The steady stream of resources flowing in from heists and thefts was granting him unrivaled power.
Yet something still bugged him.
"Shockwave?" he asked his A.I. "Yes?" Shockwave replied. "How long was I at All For One's lair?" he asked. "Removing the time required to journey to and from the lair, forty two minutes." Shockwave answered. "Were you successful in a remote hack?" he asked. "Yes, I have all the data from Afo and Inner Circle's databanks." Shockwave answered.
"How much of his story was true?" Izuku asked. "Unknown." Shockwave stated. "Great, did you gain full access to his supplies and sites?" he inquired. "Yes, not even his foreign facilities are safe from our reach." Shockwave stated. "Good, start building up additional plans to counter Afo." Izuku commanded. "Indeed. Anything else sir?" Shockwave asked. "How's the progress on our other projects?" Izuku asked.
"Cell has seen a Seven percent improvement on his abilities. Project Legion has now expanded to three additional Units. I have successfully narrowed down the locations of Five other facilities buried by time." Soundwave chimed in. "Good, good... Wait, what was the third thing?" Izuku asked. "I have successfully located Five other ancient facilities. Sending data now." Soundwave said. Izuku just sat in silence for a moment.
"You... have the other locations?" he inquired. "Estimations. No telling if they are entirely accurate." Soundwave said. Izuku smiled, a truly feral smile edging across his face.
He didn't need All For One for his goals.
"Shockwave... How long would it take our current Unit count to move the lair?" Izuku asked. "Depending on location, anywhere between one week and three months." Shockwave answered. "Good, begin preparations to move the lab to these coordinates, at the same time start allocating Units to infiltrate Afo's sites. I have a plan that will put me in U.A.'s good graces." Izuku said.
It was cold in the cell, Tokoyami just continued rocking back and forth in. Even since that... Demon had taken Dark Shadow from him, he felt incomplete. It was as though part of his own soul had been violently stolen from him.
He could see the others, every other student stolen from U.A. by the villain attack. He could see some of his own classmates, he could see some of Class 1-B.
It didn't feel right, staying in this dark cell without anything around him.
These villains had yet to do anything, but he could see many Noumus. Patrolling the facility, checking the cells, even feeding the few students while they were awake.
He tried to ignore the feeling in his gut, screaming at him that they'll all end up like those things.
Maybe the heroes will get here. He had Kuroiro fuse one of those Azure robots into Dark Shadow when the villains were dragging him away. Those things had excellant trackers, so long as they aren't removed. Though seeing that Demon's grimace after he stole Dark Shadow, he probably knows this.
Metal footsteps caught his attention and Tokoyami felt his heart drop and tears run down his face. The demon lord clad in glowing metal with deep crimson hands approached. Tokoyami had to fight himself to avoid shrinking back as the monster looked into his cell.
"Hello Tokoyami, still kicking I presume?" the demon asked. Tokoyami just grit his teeth and glared at him. "Dark Shadow wants to talk to you, do you want to talk to him?" The demon asked. A long shadow extended from the demon's form before he saw the familiar shape of Dark Shadow manifest in his cell.
"Yami, get me out of here." Dark Shadow begged in a low voice. Tokoyami rose to his feet and glared at the demon in front of him. He tried to speak, but words simply died in his throat. "Well, if you have nothing to say, I'll be going." the demon said as Dark Shadow slunk back into him. Tokoyami slowly walked to the edge of the cell, his hand out as he watched Dark Shadow disappear.
He closed his eyes and grit his teeth as he heard his classmates scream. He knew what that demon was doing, and he was powerless to stop it. The guards gave him little mind as he slumpt to his knees in defeat. His classmates screamed in pain as he listened to the sound of the demon stealing their Quirks.
All Might had to calm his breathing as he listened to Nedzu's plan. He was only half listening, his mind had been far too busy dealing with the guilt of his students being kidnapped. He knew it had to be All For One, it just had to be.
He was ready to tear that monster's heart out this time, make sure he stays dead.
Finally Nedzu revealed the current location of the villain's hideout and All Might clenched his fists. "When do we head out?" he asked, his face burning with determination. "Tomorrow, don't forget your roles." Nedzu advised.
All the heroes and police present nodded. "Just remember our main priority is rescuing the kidnapped students and heroes. Should an arrest be proven difficult the Prime Minister has given the ok for deadly force if necessary." Nedzu advised. All present nodded before standing at attention. "Meeting dismissed." Nedzu announced as all present began filing out.
"Are you sure this is the place?" Stain asked Spinner. "According to Willow this should be the place." Spinner replied. "Its somewhere around here, anywhere within these ten blocks." Willow chimed in. Stain huffed before handing radios to his Disciples.
"Fan out, should you find the location call it in and wait for the others to arrive. We can't strike just yet." Stain instructed as they all nodded. Spinner hooked his radio to his belt before taking out a grappling hook. "If you don't find it, we gather back here in two hours. Stay safe." Stain advised them before he jumped to an adjacent rooftop.
Spinner nodded before he shot his grappling hook to a roof top across the street. Reaper followed after him with his own grappling hook. The rope grew taunt and Spinner felt his body being pulled across with great haste.
Landing with a roll Spinner braced himself against a near by A.C. Unit. Reaper wasn't far behind, preferring to land with crouched legs. "You take left, I'll go right." Reaper said as Spinner nodded. He took one last glance to see where the others were going before he turned to the left.
Jumping quickly from roof too roof with little issue he kept his eyes out. The League's hide out could be anywhere, some second story apartment, a dingy subway entrance, or even a... bar.
Spinner stopped as his eyes locked on a bar situated on the second story of a large building. Villains were mulling about near by, even some that he recognized. Slowly he climbed down before making his way to the bar entrance. There was a single bouncer in front, seemingly unfazed by the several villains both in front of and behind him.
Spinner joined the outer group, steadily filing into the bar. The bouncer just gave him a once over before he was let in. The bar itself was calm, lined with fine words and maintained by a man made of purple mist.
It was the very same place his friend had shown him, with the very same man from before.
He had found it.
But he couldn't just tell them about it. Someone entering a bar just to immediately walk out would be way too suspicious. Glancing around he tried to see a familiar face before he saw someone wave him over.
Leaning back in a chair, a shotgun across their lap, was his old friend Mustard. Walking over he gave the man a quick greeting. "Hey Spinner, how's it going?" he asked. "Fine, been busy with a recent heist." Spinner replied. "You mean hunt, I should probably warn you that dressing like Stain might get you in trouble with some of the other patrons." Mustard said before leaning forward. "I'm not worried." Spinner said.
"Ah well, you're a friend." Mustard said. "Yeah, still. This is a nice place." Spinner commented. "Yeah, they're letting me stay here after... " Mustard trailed out. "Eh, don't sweat it. Your parents were pretty shitty anyway." Spinner said. "Yeah, shame about gramps though." Mustard said. "Still getting into villainy now?" Spinner asked. "It was either this or get thrown into an adoption centre." Mustard replied. "Yeah, well I don't think you'll get to stay here long. Heroes are out for the League's blood." Spinner said.
"Are they?" Mustard asked rhetorically. "Yep, I mean several kidnapped students and a dead hero. I don't think Nedzu or All Might would take that lying down." Spinner said. Mustard didn't reply, simply looking down at his drink. "Yeah..." He said quietly.
"Hey, man?" Mustard asked. "Yeah man?" Spinner replied. "If I die, can you throw my ashes into the sea?" Mustard asked. "Woah, where is this coming from?" Spinner asked with concern. "Its like you said, Heroes are out for our blood. I mean they're after you guys as well. How many heroes have you killed?" Mustard asked. "Twelve so far." Spinner replied. "Exactly, we're both dead when the heroes catch us." Mustard said.
"Yeah, still. They're watching your back right?" Spinner asked. Mustard just looked at him, saying nothing. "We watch our backs, but if someone gets left behind, they're left behind. We left a good chunk of the League back at that camp, had the Noumus..." Mustard said as his face paled.
Spinner looked around for a second, then paused as he saw the bartender staring him down. "Its ok man, I've seen some messed up things too." Spinner said. "You ever seen a man get eaten?" Mustard asked. "No, but I did see a man get drunk like a jelly packet." Spinner said calmly. "Really?" Mustard asked. Spinner nodded; "That Noumu Hunter, that's what it does." He whispered to Mustard.
"So, we're all doomed?" Mustard asked. "Not yet, we can still make changes." Spinner said. "Well, if the League falls, can I?" Mustard trailed off. "Yeah, I'll see if I can get them to let you in." Spinner said quietly. "Thanks man." Mustard said. "See you later." Spinner said before standing up. Mustard gave him a good bye as he walked to the bar counter.
"Do you guys take orders to go?" he asked Kurogiri. "Yes, what do you wish to order?" Kurogiri asked. "Something light, can't hunt if I'm drunk." Spinner said. Kurogiri nodded before handing him a can of cheap beer. Spinner handed some yen to Kurogiri and took the can. "Before you go, may I ask what you two were talking about?" Kurogiri asked. "Just two friends who haven't seen each other in a long time. chatting a bit about what's been going on in our lives. Sharing worries and all that." Spinner answered before taking a sip of his drink.
"I see, if that may be then it would be best if Mustard is sent away before the fighting starts." Kurogiri said. Spinner paused at this. "What?" he asked. "All Might will be here tomorrow, the full strength of U.A. as well." Kurogiri said. Spinner paled as he imagined what they could do. "You guys are dead?" he said bluntly. "Perhaps, but we'll make due. But Young Tomura doesn't like morale being damaged by doubt." Kurogiri said.
"K, well, as Mustards friend I just want to say thanks for looking out for him... I guess." Spinner said. "I've looked after worse, Mustard is a polite young man." Kurogiri said. "Should I?" Spinner asked."I'll ask him tonight, but don't bring the rest of your group here." Kurogiri warned as Spinner almost paled. "The heroes won't bother choosing which villain is or isn't with the League." Kurogiri said to clarify what he meant.
"Ah, well..." Spinner just paused after this. "Just go, have an eventful night. Just know that this entire prefecture may be nothing but rubble in less than two days." Kurogiri said. Spinner nodded in response before downing the rest of the can. "I'll be going now." he said. "Have a good night." Kurogiri said as Spinner walked out of he bar.
He had a lot to tell the rest of the Disciples, and to see if they could get a new member.