#6- Not Everyone Can Be a True Hero, But Anyone Can Beat Up a K*ller

(In which Mineta and Mt Lady encounter Stain during the Hero K*ller arc. Needless to say, it doesn't end well. For Stain, that is. Note to self: Don't threaten the giga-waifu when Mineta's around)

"At least I'm doing something other than chores," Minoru Mineta sighed loudly as he and Mt Lady patrolled Hosu for the umpteenth time. At the very least, he was proud of his original name, though he should probably do something about the costume. But he had no other ideas. Maybe he should ask Midoriya, his costume was badass… He was so engrossed in his train of thought that he didn't notice Mt Lady stop, and he walked straight into her leg, face-first. Possibly the only time he didn't do a perverted thing on purpose. Whatever the case, it earned him a kick that he just barely dodged with a yelp.

"It was an accident!"

Lady just sighed, not in the mood to debate it with him. Instead, she gestured to the alleyway ahead. In the alleyway, a ninja-looking guy had cornered the Pro Hero Native, and was monologuing about how false heroes must d*e or some sh*t. Mt Lady stepped forward, but Mineta stepped in front of her, blocking her off.

"What are you doing, Grape Juice?" Asked the size-changing heroine, who was intrigued and a bit annoyed.

"I don't think that it's a good idea for you to handle him, Ma'am. Financially, I mean."

Mt Lady nodded. "And since exactly when have you been so concerned about my success?"

Mineta blushed. "I'm a fan of yours, Mt Lady. It's my job to support you, don't you think?"

"Good point," Mt Lady replied. "So what's your proposal?"

"We should definitely help Native," Mineta replied, "But at the same time, we should probably focus on staying alive. We can't burden people with our funerals."

"I know a bit of martial arts," said the Pro Heroine, "So we shouldn't need to worry about fighting."

"Diplomacy first," Mineta then suggested. "But either way, we need to join in quickly."

"Let's go," replied Mt Lady, who then walked forward. Mineta followed behind, a sense of unease growing in his stomach. Then, the Hero K*ller turned and spoke.

"Oh? Another false hero? And coming straight to me? I'm honoured, Takeyama. And may I say how proud I am that you achieved your dream."

"Nice to see you too, Chizome," replied Mt Lady. "But first, I noticed you've got a colleague of mine. Might I ask you to let him go?"

"No can do," replied Stain. "But I can spare you from death if you leave now."

"Such a shame… I really was hoping we could talk things out," Mt Lady replied, entering a battle stance. Mineta's only thought was, Do they know each other?!

"Go ahead, then, false hero. Try me." And with that, he lunged at her, but she dodged expertly, and threw a kick at his chest. It connected, and Stain went flying toward Mineta with a thud.

"By all means, resist," said Mt Lady. "It's my favourite part."

The phrase sent shivers down Mineta's spine, as he narrowly avoided being landed on by Stain. The Hero K*ller took no notice of him, he thought… until he spoke, getting up.

"You, boy. In the abomination of a Hero costume. What's your name?"

"M-Minoru Mineta," replied Mineta, slowly gaining confidence. "Preliminary codename is Grape Juice."

"Clever, aren't you? I'll make you a deal. Leave now, and you'll be spared too."

"No can do, sir. I'm interning with Mt Lady, and I can't just leave her behind."

"Very well. Then watch as I deal with her. You're next."

Then, Stain got up and hurled himself at Mt Lady. The giantess hero wasn't bad by any means, but she didn't have Midoriya's reflexes. Which was why she collapsed when Stain licked his blade. Mineta could see a cut on her shoulder.

"Yuu Takeyama. Another Hero who works for fame, for attention. For the money."

"What can I say? It pays good," Mount Lady replied, still refusing to give up despite her situation. "Besides, don't we all want a bit of fame?"

"No excuses," Stain replied. "You don't get to change the facts."

"I see. Go ahead, then. Right through the heart."

But before Stain could lower the blade, Mineta threw himself at Stain, knocking his legs out from under him.

"Petulant child!" Stain roared. "Do you really wish to d*e alongside your mentor?!"

"Maybe I do!" retorted the grape-headed boy.

"She only cares for fame, for wealth! She's little more than-" then, Stain said some very, very bad things that not even he cared to repeat in polite company. "And yet, you would lay down your life for this… this fraud! You must go too!"

But Minoru Mineta was pissed now. And it showed as he held up his fists to Stain, his voice going from his usual cowardly high tones to a low, menacing growl. "What. The actual. F*ck. Did. You. Just. Say?"

Stain was taken aback. "You… You dare oppose me, petulant child?"

"Take it back. What you said. Take it back, now."

"I refuse."

"So you have chosen…"

And before Stain could react, the petulant child had rushed at him. "Prepare for my ultimate move… Dimensional… Bounce!"

The boy took off some of the grapes on his head and threw them in random directions, before using them as personal trampolines to Stain from all directions. Stain didn't even know what had hit him, and it was made worse by the arrival of a familiar armour…

"Oh, Iida! You're here! Help me with this guy," Mineta chirped as he landed beside the armoured figure.

"Normally, I'd say you've got it under control…" Iida replied. But then he looked at Stain, and his body language belied a positively murderous intent.

"But I'm willing to make an exception just for him."

"Count me in," chimed in Mt Lady, standing up with a scowl. "He ruined my only clean suit."

"With pleasure."

"I hope you don't mind me taking the credit, seeing as you're both underage."

"If I can get one good hit on him, it's fine."

"Glad we understand each other."

"On my count?"

"Yeah!"

Stain's life suddenly flashed before his eyes, and then they were upon him, dust kicking up from where they were all fighting. When Deku arrived, he was mortified.

"Ah! That hurts!"

"Take that, fool!"

"This is for Tensei!"

"Canyon Cannon!"

"Don't mess with my mentor!"

"How are you hitting me with my own arm?! That's physically impossible!"

"Stop hitting yourself! Stop hitting yourself!"

"YAMEROOOOO, WRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!"

And when the dust cleared, the trio stood victorious over a limp Stain. He was still breathing, of course, but he was covered in bruises.

"Well, guess it's all fine now."

To which the trio laughed. And as they dragged the unconscious Hero K*ller out of the alleyway, they decided they should work together more often.

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