(Okay, NOW we're back on the Hero Killer stuff. I can't wait to see how this goes. So, I do have a quick question? Should Ochaco have played a part during the Hero Killer Arc? Because Sarcastic Chorus created that idea for me, and I was then upset that opportunity was missed. Either way, I can't wait to watch and see all the other stuff after this…oh jeez…Anyways, enjoy!)
It was the third day of the UA's internships, and Izuku was locked in combat with Gran Torino. He was trying to keep the percentage rate of One For All at 5% and prioritize his attacks! He tried to rush in for an attack and was kicked directly into a wall by Gran Torino.
The man held his hand to his chin, sighing. "We should switch up the training. If you get too used to fighting against my distinct tactics, you might develop some weird habits." Gran Torino explained, while Izuku was lying against the wall and floor, blood and scratches on his body. "What habits? I'm just trying to keep up with you right now!" Izuku said, begging to fight more. "No, we're done here." Gran Torino said, giving a cocky smirk. "Change into your costume, boy." He said, explaining that they'd move on to Phase 2.
(Meanwhile)
Manual and Tenya were patrolling the city once again, with the intention that they'd patrol Kyoto today as well. "Sorry this is so monotonous." Manual apologized. "No. It's better this way." Tenya shrugged it off, looking around. Manual looked at Tenya, seeing that he had something on his mind. "Hey." He grabbed his attention, "Hm?" Tenya looked at his mentor, "This is kinda hard to ask, but you're after the Hero Killer, aren't you?" Manual asked him. Tenya gasped, "How did you…?" He asked.
Manual put his hand up to his head, "I couldn't think of any other reason why you'd come to MY agency." He said, before becoming defensive. "Uh! I mean—Don't get me wrong, I'm really glad you did, but…" He looked to his side before turning back to Tenya.
"You shouldn't be pursuing personal grudges." Manual advised, claiming that they heroes don't have the authority to arrest people or punish them. "The only reason we're allowed to use our Quirks is because of the regulations put on them." Tenya said nothing as his mentor continued, "That's why, no matter how noble the reason must be, a hero must not use their Quirks for themselves." Manual explained, "If a pro used their power for their own selfish desires, it would be a very serious crime." Tenya still said nothing, but Manual became sheepish.
"I'm not saying the Hero Killer isn't incredibly guilty or anything! You just seem like the earnest type, you know?" Manual said, a nervous smile on his face, explaining he'd hate for Tenya to focus on one goal and ignore everything else. Tenya bowed his head respectfully, "Thank you. I appreciate it." He said, beginning to think of Sakai begging him not to do what he set out to do, either. "It's fine, as long as you get what I'm saying. So, we good?" Manual asked, walking ahead.
Tenya still thought of Sakai:
"Promise me!" He grabbed his arm and tried to turn him around. In Sakai's eyes were panic and despair. "Promise me you won't…I don't want you to be so caught up in this feeling you have…" Sakai's voice rang at him.
Tenya hesitated, but he clenched his fist. "No. What am I supposed to do with this burning hatred if I can't act?" He asked himself. "Sakai…I'm sorry. But you don't understand."
(Now to the other loose cannon)
Stain looked out at Hosu City above a water tower, when he heard the portal noises from before. That "League" was back, with he could assume the blue haired boy from before. "Huh. Hosu City looks nicer than I expected. So, what are you gonna do?" Tomura asked the murderer. Stain looked on, "I will reform it." He simply said, "In order to do so, blood must spill."
"You have a clear goal." Kurogiri said, even admonishing the Hero Killer's dedication. "Ah…Finally, someone who understands." Stain said, straightening himself up. "I get the feeling you enjoy picking on me." Tomura said, grabbing his shoulder. "Hero is a title for those who accomplished great deeds! This city is full of false champions. All they care about is money and fame." Stain grabbed his katana, "Until this world realizes its mistakes, I will continue my work." He declared, jumping off the water tower and heading toward his next objective.
"He talks all high and mighty and stuff, but he's wasting his time focusing on a small stage. He's so noble I could cry." Tomura said, annoyed at the murderer's platitudes. "You shouldn't spurn his methods." Kurogiri advised, "The reality is, in all the cities where Stain has appeared, the crime rates have fallen." Kurogiri theorized that it must be because heroes are more conscientious, or perhaps out of fear.
Tomura looked at him, scratching his neck. "Regardless, he does bring change." Kurogiri concluded. "Oh, isn't that just wonderful. Heroes are working harder thanks to all those murders." Shigaraki said, sarcastically. "I guess you could say our "Hero Killer" is also a "Hero Breeder." This is getting boring. It won't work." Tomura folded his arms, "We just can't agree on a basic level. AND he annoys me. Kurogiri, bring out the Nomus." Kurogiri nodded and obeyed his command.
"You think you can get away with stabbing me? I'm still pissed from when that brat hooded-brat head-butted me! So when I get tired of YOU, I'll kill you." Tomura said, as the monsters ran loose, "Whenever I feel like it. Just like that, Stain." He began to chuckle, "But let's make it more interesting. How about I crush your honor and your pride first? What do you say, big bad Hero Killer?" Tomura asked.
(Meanwhile)
Izuku and Gran Torino were on a train, doing a patrol for the night. Gran Torino suggested they go to Shinjuku where the crime rates were a little high. This in turn would also give Izuku more field experience and more ways to fight villains. "So, um…This train isn't gonna get there until pretty late. Are you sure that's okay?" Izuku asked. "That's why I picked it." Gran Torino said, "There'll be more skirmishes then, so it'll be much more fun!" Izuku had slowly begun to understand why All Might was a little scared of Gran Torino. "Maybe we just have different ideas about what "fun" is." Izuku said, nervously smiling before looking at his phone. He heard Gran Torino get on him and the youth of today for being on phones too much.
But Izuku was on his phone to check on Tenya, he looked at his message to him asking if he was alright, but it showed that he read the message, but never replied. "I don't think Iida has ever waited more than three minutes to respond to something before." Izuku looked outside and realized that they were almost at Hosu Station. He remember when he, Ochaco and Lucas tried to encourage him to talk and tried to remind him of their friendship.
Iida had no light in his eyes, but he still smiled and said "Yes."
"Hey, did you see that?" A passenger asked, bringing Izuku out of his trance inadvertently. "A building exploded." Passengers on the opposite side of Izuku and Gran Torino were looking out at their windows to see a building had been destroyed. "What's the ruckus?" Gran Torino asked, "Some kind of fire?" Izuku tried to put it together. The retired Pro and his intern overheard a message, "Passengers, please hold onto your seats." When the announcement finished, something came bursting through the train's walls. Passengers were in a panic had and they saw a Pro was in a struggle against a villain attack.
The figure fighting the Pro had resembled the monster Izuku and his class fought at the USJ. "Nomu!" He said, "I want you to stay back, you hear me?" Gran Torino told his mentor, with Izuku trying to object. Gran Torino used his powers to kick the Nomu directly in the head. It released the Pro that was held against the ground.
Izuku saw what his mentor had done, going out of the train completely. "Gran Torino!" He called out, not that he could hear from there. Izuku ran to the smashed up wall to see what was going on and explosions could be heard all over the city. There he saw something big, "No way…" he said, seeing a tenfold fire ablaze in the city. "What the heck's going on here?" He asked himself.
(Dang it, Shigaraki)
Tomura had laughed while people were running for their lives. "Now THIS is a good game." He said, raising his hands up in joy over the chaos and destruction.
(Tenya, don't do…he's already gone, innit?)
Manual was receiving an emergency call about Villain attacks throughout the city. "Don't worry. I can head there right now." Manual turned to Tenya, "Stay with me. We're running." He advised his intern.
"Couldn't be…This is different." Tenya could see this wasn't the Hero Killer's work. "That murderer wouldn't be so flashy." He tried to ran up with Manual.
Tenya stopped in his tracks and turned to his right. His eyes were locked and widened upon realization.
"That idiot's making a move. And he's so noisy. I'll have to dispose of him later." Stain said, seeing what was laid waste to the city. He then turned to the man he had taken hostage. "At the moment, I have important work to finish here." He had captured a Pro Hero named Native, "My body…I-I can't move." Native said, muffled by Stain, "You b, I'll kill you!" He said.
"If you call yourself a hero, you should choose your last words with care." Stain advised, getting his katana ready, but then he could sense it. Someone was coming at him. He had knocked him away while keeping Native in his grip. He observed it. He looked like a child, and his outfit resembled Ingenium's. "A child wearing a suit. Who are you?" He asked the boy who tried to come at him.
Tenya looked up, all the rage he held back came out like a phoenix's fire. "Run, run away from here. This is not a place for children." He said. "You're carrying blades all over your body and you're wearing a blood-red scarf." Tenya said, "You must be the Hero Killer, Stain! It's you, right?" Tenya's glare was chilling, "I've been looking for you, but I didn't think I'd find you so soon. I am—" Tenya tried to continue, but Stain moved his blade toward his face. "Your eyes are searing with vengeance. Be careful what you say next." Stain warned the boy, reading what the boy had on his mind. "If need be, even someone your age can be my target." Stain said.
Tenya clenched his fist, "Are you saying I'm not even a threat to you?" He asked, "You listen to ME, criminal. I am the brother of an incredible hero who you attacked." Tenya's glare began to stand up, "He's the best older brother that anyone could hope for. I have come to stop you because he can't anymore." Tenya stood on his legs, remembering Tensei's words to him. "I want you to take the name. For me, Tenya."
"You're going to remember my name for as long as you live. I am Ingenium, and I WILL defeat you. That, I promise!" He declared.
Stain had a fierce look in his eyes, "Then so be it…
…Die."
(Okay, we're at the end! Hope that was great. I know Lucas and Shoto weren't here, but they'll of course be in the next one, I'm sure. I feel if I added anything, it would diminish the fact that it's still meant to be Tenya as the main character of this arc, you know? But I like the idea that Lucas is acting as a force empathy and restraint to him, even if it was just for a moment. Also, Shigaraki would DEFINITELY still be angry someone head butted him. Anyways, stay strong and awesome! Also, can we talk about the good news about Israel and Hamas' ceasefire. Praise The Lord God On High!)
Isaiah 41:10 KJV:
Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;
yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of thy righteousness.