Chapter Sixteen: Betrayal
Play Hurts Like Hell - Tommee Profitt
While class 1-A is training for their Hero License exam and perfecting their ultimate moves, (Y/N) lays cold and alone in a dark room. After being kidnapped, Overhaul placed a quirk-cancelling device on them and they haven't been trying to communicate with anyone.
They're startled awake as Overhaul enters with a little girl.
"Here (Y/N), you've got a new friend." He says.
Although his voice is monotone, it is still terrifying to the two kids.
He slams the door and both of the kids jump at the noise. Reluctantly, (Y/N) gets up off the freezing bed and looks down to see a little girl. She's a few years older than (Y/N). She has pale blue-gray hair and red eyes. Bandages cover her arms and this immediately gives (Y/N) the clue that Overhaul uses her as a weapon of some sort. The little girl gets up off the ground, wiping herself clean. She glances up and locks eyes with (Y/N).
"You're (Y/N)?" She asks, when the baby doesn't reply, she continues, "I'm Eri."
(Y/N) stares at Eri, studying her. After being kidnapped against their will with help right beside her, they have become less trusting with others. It'll take a while for them to fully trust Eri. But in reality, they have all the time in the world.
"I heard you have a powerful quirk. That's...probably why he took you too."
(Y/N) nods, pointing to their neck to signal that they cannot show Eri their quirk. The quirk-cancelling device sits there, beckoning Eri to take it off.
"I-I can't take it off," The little girl replies, "He might hurt you..and it'd be my fault." She pauses briefly, "He said you were smart...maybe you can write?"
The toddler mentally curses herself for not thinking of that and grabs a nearby notebook and pen.
"How long have you been here?"
'I have no clue,' The toddler writes, 'I assume at least two days.'
Eri sits on the edge of the cold bed now, "What about your quirk? What can it do?"
(Y/N) smiles slightly, 'I can copy and remember any quirks that I see in use.'
"Woah, that's so cool!" Eri replies, "I bet you'll make an amazing hero someday!"
The two get to know each other and for once, Eri feels better by just having someone else there with her. Overhaul eventually peeks in through the crack in the door, nearly smiling at the sight of the two girls having fun. He turns away, heading down the hall into the darkness.
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Back at home, Aizawa sits on the couch with his head in his hands. Most of class 1-A passed their License Exams, but he's more focused on getting his child back. He can't help but think about them. They aren't his, biologically, they're the number one enemy's kid, but that doesn't change anything. He still loves them deeply, just as he would his own. As he lays on the couch, memories with the child begin to flow through his mind. One catches his attention.
One night, Yamada came to see Aizawa for movie night. While (Y/N) was asleep, the two were watching movies for hours. When the loud blonde left, Aizawa fell asleep on the couch and woke up about an hour later to see (Y/N).
"What are you still doing up?" He asked, rubbing the sleep from his eyes.
"I woke up when Yamada left." They responded, "Y'know, I ship you two."
The black-haired man blushed, "(Y/N), who taught you that word?"
"Ashido did."
Aizawa chuckled, patting his kid on the head, "I guess I'll have to have a talk with her, then."
Play Numb - XXXTENTACION
(If the other song is still going, please start this one now.)
The teacher smiles at the memories now, rolling his eyes, feeling the hot tears come to his eyes. He covers his face once again as they run down slowly. He gets up, approaching the fridge. Originally, he was going to get a drink of water and go to bed, but a can of beer catches his eyes first. That entire night, Aizawa drinks until he can't anymore. He eventually passes out on the couch. The next morning, he's found by Yamada.
"Shota." Yamada says, shaking him awake.
Multiple cans of beer lay nearby. Just getting to the black-haired man was a hassle.
"Ow, my head." The teacher mutters.
"Well, no wonder!" Yamada exclaims, "There are beer cans everywhere!"
Aizawa leans up, sighing, "I just..I miss them."
The tears begin to well up again, but Aizawa refuses to let them be seen.
"We all do." His boyfriend replies, hugging him tightly, "They'll be rescued, I can promise you that."
Aizawa can't hold back anymore and bawls into Yamada's shoulder. That day at school, the drama really starts.
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While 1-A waits for Aizawa to arrive, Shinso enters with a stricken look on his face.
"Hey Shinso," Midoryia greets, "What's up?"
The purple-haired boy sighs, "There any news on (Y/N) yet?"
The mood darkens, but Midoryia only shakes his head. The two boys talk about the situation for a minute until Aoyama audibly gasps and catches their attention.
"Yes or no?" Shinso asks.
"Huh?"
Aoyama answered Shinso's question. Therefore, he now has control.
"What are you gasping about?"
Monotone, Aoyama answers, "I let Overhaul take (Y/N)."
More gasps fill the room as all of their anger suddenly goes through the roof. Midoryia charges forward, attempting to attack his classmate. Iida quickly jumps in, pulling the green-haired boy off.
"Aoyama," Another familiar voice mutters angrily, "You let him take her?"
Everyone turns to see Aizawa. Aoyama, realizing what is happening, freezes in place as he stares straight into the eyes of the angriest man alive.
"I-I was terrified," The boy finally says, "He told me that he'd kill me if he needed to, so I let him."
Tears begin flowing from his eyes as Aizawa takes a deep breath, bending down.
"Did he say anything about where he was taking her?"
Aoyama nods slowly, "He said something about a main base."
Glancing at the four who are a part of the Eri mission, Aizawa nods. They have almost discovered where both of the little girls are. So the teacher leaves to alert Sir Nighteye.
"Shouldn't he be scolded or something?" Bakugo yells angrily, "He let your kid get captured!"
Aizawa pauses, turning back, "It wasn't a wise decision but, being a teacher, I have to respect it. If I come to find out that (Y/N) was seriously injured or killed because of this, then Aoyama would be punished."
When the teacher leaves, class 1-A seems to have divided.
Almost half of them stand with Midoryia and Shinso, saying that Aoyama made a wrong decision and that he isn't worthy of his Hero License. The other half stands with Aoyama, saying that he made the right choice and that (Y/N) can hold their own.
"But what about the quirk-cancelling device?" Aoyama mutters, "He put it on them before leaving...they can't defend themselves."
Midoryia growls under his breath, turning around and heading up to his dorm room.
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In the main base of Shie Hassaikai, (Y/N) and Eri are sleeping. Eri dreams of herself and her new friend being rescued by heroes. (Y/N), on the other hand, is having a nightmare. Thanks to an extra quirk, All for One can now send messages and control the dreams of others. So far, he's only accessed his child's.
"I'm disappointed." His voice rings out, echoing on the invisible walls of the darkroom that (Y/N) is confined to.
The poor kid panics, scampering around and trying to escape the nightmare.
"You could be stronger, but you left us!"
An image of Shigaraki appears. He reaches out to (Y/N), but soon falls off the side of a building. The toddler screams, trying to catch him. The room swirls around, almost like a hallucination. Suddenly, (Y/N) is back with All for One and Shigaraki. The two men sit in front of them at a dining table. They're eating dinner together, happily.
"What changed your mind about us?" The villain asks, "We were a happy family!"
Suddenly, the room darkens.
All for One and Shigaraki have disappeared. (Y/N) sits alone at the table, a stage light blinds their vision. Tears stain their cheeks as they try to move. Instead, they're stuck like glue to the chair. Finally, Aizawa appears, drying their tears. The mood seems to brighten as the man picks up a spoon and begins feeding them. A few seconds later, Aizawa turns red. His scarf stretches, squeezing the baby for a moment before his entire figure shatters into thousands of pieces.
(Y/N)'s vision fades to black.
When they can open their eyes again, Aizawa, Yamada, class 1-A, as well as other students that met (Y/N) stand in the distance. No matter how fast they run, they can't seem to get any closer. When they stops, the group shakes their heads in disappointment, turning away and disappearing into the shadows.
"They will never help you improve your abilities." All for One hisses, "But we can."
Shigaraki and other members of the League appear before the child, their arms wide open.
"No!" (Y/N) manages to say, "I hate you, you're a villain!"
The man chuckles as the image fades. (Y/N) stands in complete darkness.
"If I'm the villain, trying to help you. Then, where are your heroes?"
(Y/N)'s eyes open and the nightmare ends. For now.
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