Curse
"You must be here because the tracks are out. Right?" Kita guesses simply.
"Yes… But if it's too troublesome I can-"
"No trouble. We have room. Please come in," He says opening the door for you.
"Thank you." You nod leading the way in. The guys offer their thanks as well. Kita shows you to the kitchen where his grandma was. She looks at you and smiles.
"Hello again Wolf." She nods. It was a nickname she gave you that night. She had compared you to a wolf, lonely, strong, and protective of loved ones. She didn't seem fond of Tendo though.
"Hello again. Thank you for having us." You give a bow.
"Make yourself at home dear." She peers at the other three. "You as well, please rest."
"Oh, but first, Osamu made a bento for you Sakusa. You should eat." You take it out of the backpack and hand it to him. "Oh, and I didn't want to go through your drawers so Atsumu agreed to lend you clothes for the night."
"... Thank you for thinking of me." He says, taking off his mask and sitting at the table.
"I'll show you to the room." Kita tells Atsumu and Bokuto.
"Thank you." They say following him. You sit with Sakusa, smiling slightly.
"You seem pleased with yourself." Sakusa murmurs.
"I'm just glad this worked out." You breathe looking at your hands. Kita soon comes back, making you both a cup of tea before sitting with you.
"I saw you on the news this morning. You're going to Raizu?" He tilts his head.
"Yeah. I'm going to be a hero." You smile.
"I see. That's admirable," He nods thoughtfully. "How about Tendo?"
"He's attending Kuri Academy. He's doing well from what I can tell." You respond.
"That's good. So the ones you brought are classmates?" He guesses.
"Yes. This is Sakusa, the blond is Atsumu and the last one is Bokuto." You tell him.
"I hope you two won't mind sharing a room. The other two are going to sleep in my room." Kita informs.
"No problem there. Sorry your room is a bit full now." You sigh.
"I don't mind at all." He says, looking at the clock. "I'm going to check in now. The room is the same as before, sleep well." He adds getting up.
"Alright, sleep well Kita. And thank you again." You say after him. He offers a small smile before going to his room. Sakusa finishes eating and you take the box to wash it before leading him to the room. "It's as big as I remember." You hum thoughtfully, going to one of the futons, putting down your things. Sakusa peers about before setting down his backpack, metal sounding within. "Here. The clothes that Atsumu's lending you." You pass them to him. "That's a bathroom there."
"Alright." He takes them to the bathroom. You wait for your turn, pausing when he returns in the change of clothes and a scowl. "I hate it." He deadpans as you read the joke on the front of it. You press your lips together.
"I-it's just for tonight…" You manage, pushing down the laughter that was trying to rise up in your chest.
"I'm so glad you understand his humor." He states with a frown.
"I'm so sorry I should have checked first." You snicker. He sighs closing his eyes before going over to a futon and spraying it with disinfectant.
"It's fine. Just for tonight… I'm just lucky you're so thoughtful." He says.
"Heh. Really?" You rub your neck sheepishly.
"Go change." He says.
"Alright." You hum, going into the bathroom and changing. When you come back out he's spraying the other futon. You huff quietly, smiling a bit. He finishes and opens his backpack, pulling out some pieces of metal.
"Come look." He tells you, not looking back. You blink, going over and sitting across from his. "When it's finished it'll go on the walls that Kuroo is putting up, about twenty of them facing the school and dorms. I'm going to have a remote for them to set them all off at once. There's going to be a few small ones in each building."
"You're going to need to fill all of them up." You comment.
"I calculated it, I already have more than enough for them." He assures. "When I spoke to the headmaster, he had already got plenty of emergency equipment for another attack. Including gas masks."
"Heh. Raizu's going to become the safest school…" You chuckle.
"Indeed." He nods. "And we don't have to worry about Bloody Horizon for a day or two. That vial I threw at their main tank wasn't watered down and will keep him paralyzed for 48-62 hours."
"Wow… Too bad they escaped before it took effect… That guy… Is definitely the main threat. I don't know why. But I think he was holding back then." You fold your arms and tilt your head. "I think if we face him again, people will definitely die." You frown.
"We'll be ready next time." Sakusa says.
"How? If they attack while we're all asleep they'll still have the advantage… Assuming if they're dumb enough to try that again…" You murmur in thought.
Sakusa says nothing, because he knows you're right. Instead he adjusts a glove before reaching over and touching your shoulder, making you meet his gaze. He gives a nod and you sigh, relaxing.
"Only do what we can, right?" You smile a bit. "You're right."
"... I'm aware but do you have to read my mind?" He huffs.
"I do keep doing that, huh?" You say awkwardly with a chuckle.
"Yes. It's both weird and flattering." He tells you.
"Oh? You're flattered?" You chuckle leaning forward and smirking. He takes his pillow and tosses it at your face.
"It's gross." He states. You laugh, tossing the pillow back.
"Is that so? Maybe I should just start saying things just to gross you out." You snicker.
"I will leave this room." He warns pointing at you.
"I'll follow. It's not good to be wandering alone right now. I'll be sad if you got hurt." You respond, making his finger drop.
"Unbelievable." He sighs placing the metal pieces back in the backpack. You watch him thoughtfully, smiling to yourself.
"I'm really glad we're still together." You comment. He pauses, raising an eyebrow at you. "I mean going to the same school. It's far less stressful with you here."
"... This is gross… But. I agree." He admits quietly. You gap at him, smile pulling at the corners of your lips at the same time. "Ew." He tosses his pillow at your face again.
"I want to hug you." You gasp unaffected. His eyes flash and he tries to give you a glare.
"S-Stay away." He warns as you move closer. He leans away but you hug his torso cheerfully. He scowls, putting on his mask as pink comes to his face.
"So nice." You chime.
"So gross…" He huffs not moving. ".... Alright, get off." He grumbles.
"Sorry." You swiftly pull away. "I-"
"Couldn't help it because you were happy about it for some reason." He finishes for you.
"Now who's reading minds?" You smirk. He pauses and covers his face.
"Oh god make it stop.." He groans. You chuckle at him before giving him his pillow back.
"Alright I'll leave you alone. Let's go to bed." You hum, crawling into the futon. He sighs and rolls onto his, covering his eyes with a small smile. You peer at him and smile a bit. "Gross, what's up with that cute smile?"
"Shut up… This is your fault." He responds with a chuckle.
"And you're chuckling? Who are you?" You tease with a yawn.
"You're the absolute worst."
"I'm sorry but I can't take you seriously when you're smiling."
"Shut up. Go to bed before I smother you."
"Fine fine, no need to get violent, Sakusa. Geez you're out of control tonight."
"I hate you."
"___," Bokuto whispers. You just hum and roll over, hiding beneath your cover. "Good idea." He nods, getting under and cuddling you. Atsumu peers in and changes form, moving under the covers and between your arms. You hum again, nuzzling his fur.
".... I should've expected this…" Sakusa sighs coming in and yanking the blanket off of you three, earning a chorus of protest. "If we don't leave now we are going to be late."
"Breakfast." Kita pokes his head in. There's a pause before the sleeping three get up.
"Thank you." Sakusa says.
"My pleasure." Kita responds.
"So hungry." Bokuto says leaning on you and steering you after Kita.
"Walk on your own, Bokuto." Atsumu yawns.
"Mm… But ___'s warm." Bokuto hums. You chuckle, sitting down with them and eating.
"The trains should be running now." Kita tells you.
"Good to hear. Thanks for taking us in for the night." You tell them.
"It was no problem dear. You're welcome any time." His grandma smiles.
"I'll have to bring you a gift next time." You murmur. You finish eating and stand up, thanking them again.
"I'll walk with you to the station. I need to get to Inari." Kita says, putting on his backpack. "See you later grandma."
"Have a good day." She waves after all of you as you head out.
"Your grandma is so nice." Bokuto comments.
"Yes, I'm very fortunate." Kita smiles.
"Let's exchange numbers. If you ever need anything- I'm your human." You tell him smiling.
"My human huh? That's cute." He comments as you exchange numbers. "I'll let you know if I ever need a hero." He says as you reach the station.
"Heh I'll be there." You chuckle.
"This is our train." Sakusa tells you. With a nod you all give a bow to Kita before getting on the train, sitting between Sakusa and Bokuto.
"Should take us a half hour to get back." You murmur, pausing as the fox hops on your lap. "Cutie." You rub his cheeks affectionately.
"Vermin." Sakusa says as Bokuto carefully pets 'Tsumu.
"He's so soft!" Bokuto whispers as 'Tsumu growls at him.
"Right? So cuddly!" You gush cuddling the fox.
"... Do you forget that Atsumu? How isn't it weird when he turns back?" Sakusa questions.
"Yes. And it's just not. I've accepted this." You hum, playing with the fox's ears.
"I'm going to nap until we get there." Bokuto decides, resting his head on your shoulder.
"Sleep well." You hum, peering at your phone. "Hmm." You rest your chin on Atsumu's head. "Nishinoya says they're going to be at the courses."
"Figured that much." Sakusa comments.
"Aw. Oikawa sent me a selfie. Looks sad." You murmur.
"Says 'missing you' above it." Sakusa points out.
"How sweet." You chuckle.
"How gross." Sakusa says. You smile at that and lean on him.
"Take a picture with me." You request.
"Ew." He breathes, taking off his mask. "Make it quick." He adds. You laugh a bit, holding up your phone and taking a picture with him.
"Aww. I got Bokuto in it too. He looks so peaceful." You breathe, looking it over. "And you gave a little smile… Wallpaper."
"Don't do that…" He mutters putting his mask back on. Atsumu huffs, putting his paws on your shoulders.
"Hm? You want a picture too?" You guess. He stands on his hind legs, pressing the top of his head to your cheek in response, so you take a picture. "Awww. That one's cute too."
"He looks like a rat." Sakusa comments.
"You're so mean." You breathe as Atsumu growls at him. "'Tsumu is a cute fox." You hug the fox.
"You're going to make me sick." Sakusa states.
"Fine. I'll stop… For now." You sigh.
"Just be careful. I don't want you to catch anything."
"Aww."
"Because I don't want to catch it."
"... Less aww."
*Growl*
"Also, Atsumu is very healthy and not sick."
"I'm pretty sure he has rabies."
*Growl*
"Atsumu you're not helping with the growling on that one."
You reach the next station and get off, Bokuto taking the lead. "I don't have rabies." Atsumu states after changing back.
"Wow that was bugging you the whole time huh?" You comment.
"... No." Atsumu scoffs looking to the side.
"Its okay 'Tsumu, I know. Sakusa may have been teasing you." You pat his head.
"You don't seem very sure." Atsumu deadpans. You pause and look away.
"I should message Nishinoya." You say changing the subject. Sakusa takes off his mask to give Atsumu a smug smile.
"Okay. I'll remember that." Atsumu points at him in annoyance.
You reach the dorms and hurry up the stairs to change into your suits before hurrying out to the courses.
"There ya are, tardies." FireCrow greets. "But your Dorm President informed me of the situation so I'm not mad. Stick together." He puts a hand on your shoulder. "So. Lets go duke it out. No quirks." He points at you and Sakusa.
"Yes sir." You nod, doubling up your glove as Sakusa adjusts his suit before you follow FireCrow to a course.
"So main combat huh?" Atsumu hums.
"I guess I'm ready to get my ass kicked… Again..." You stretch.
"Just make sure you learn as you do." FireCrow hums.
"Well, if you need extra combat training- I'm your human." Atsumu smiles.
"You mean vermin?" Sakusa corrects.
"Shut up Cactus."
"I can tell this is going to be a lot of fun." Ukai chuckles as you go into the course, a large calm valley.
"That's… Oddly ominous." Sakusa mutters.
"Seriously this place is amazing." You breathe.
"Right?" Atsumu agrees.
"Alright… Lets get started." FireCrow rolls his shoulders, a pair of black wings come out, fiery colors shining off of them.
"All together?" You ask.
"... Oh, that's right. I should probably do one on one for now." He chuckles sheepishly, before beckoning you. "Come now Little Destroyer."
"... Did you just give me a hero name? Its really cute." You gasp.
"You seem really happy about that." Sakusa comments.
"It is cute." Atsumu agrees.
"Well it's up for grabs." FireCrow laughs.
"Thanks. That's one less thing for me to worry about." You say before launching at him. He blinks and smiles, shaking his head.
"That's a nice approach if you were using your quirk." He says, flipping you over his head.
"Ow… But I've never really had to fight…" You say getting up.
"I get it. A quirk like yours makes fighting up close really dangerous for your opponent. But what if there's someone out there your quirk can't destroy?"
"... Isn't that someone I should marry?" You tilt your head.
"NO." Atsumu and Sakusa call.
"If you're fighting them as a hero… Probably not." FireCrow says.
"Oh. Alright. Back to getting my ass kicked then."
"You know. I wish I didn't randomly pick this. I could have taken fight classes for this." You sigh as Atsumu presses an ice bag to your bruised cheek.
"You had time for that before the school year started." Sakusa points out. "That's what I did."
"... Wait. You didn't plan this?" You gap at him in shock. He pauses, glancing at you.
"No. It was a last minute decision." He states.
"Mr. Cautious made a last minute decision?" Atsumu tilts his head.
"If you must know. I had originally planned to go to Itachi. Their biological classes are supposed to be very advanced." Sakusa says, adjusting his gloves.
"What made you change your mind? That sounds like the perfect place to research your quirk." You comment.
"Does it matter? I'm here now." He says. "And I believe I made the right choice." He adds before leaving the course. You and Atsumu blink at the door.
"I think I struck a nerve…" You frown.
"Nah just seemed like a subject he wanted to avoid." Atsumu says.
"Must've been a serious decision for him. I won't bring it up again." You breathe, switching the ice pack from your arm to your leg. Atsumu watches you with a small smile.
"So careful and thoughtful." He comments, making you look at him. He lowers his head a bit. "Don't you get tired of being a goody two shoes?"
"You kinda sound like Tendo with that." You huff. "And I can't help it. Sakusa has always been a person that I didn't want to upset."
"Didn't want to upset? Or you didn't want him to hate you?" He tilts his head. "I don't think you need to worry about either. I mean. For me I don't think you could upset me or make me hate you." He thinks for a moment. "Unless you died." He hums. You blink at him before opening your arms up to him. "Oh. Nice." He smiles hugging you instinctively.
"Thanks."
"And a thanks? I'm having such a good day." He chuckles helping you up.
"You know. Getting your ass kicked everyday kinda sucks." You comment as you both head out.
"I'll give you some fight lessons so it won't be so bad."
"I'll try it out." You nod.
"Alright. How about after dinner?" He inquires.
"Sounds good to me… Oh right. Oikawa wanted me to train with him the other day too…" You put a knuckle to his chin. "Oops."
"That guy's a bit much though." Atsumu says.
"Am I?" A voice sounds making you both freeze as an arm comes around both of your necks.
"... Dorm President! What are you doing here?" You greet.
"I came to get you two for a supply run with me." He smiles.
"Ch-choking! He's trying to kill me!" Atsumu manages with a cough, trying to pull Oikawa's arm from his throat.
"I'll save you Atsumu!" You gasp taking off your glove. Oikawa releases both of you holding up his hands with a chuckle.
"Just kidding." He hums. Atsumu hugs you, sending Oikawa a glare.
"He's evil. We should run." Atsumu whispers. Oikawa blinks, chains leaving his back and rattling.
"We'll go. Please be gentle." You manage.
"Pfft… You two are funny." Oikawa chuckles. "Go change." He nudges you both toward the dorm.
You and Atsumu rush ahead, Atsumu glancing back a few times as you both get inside. "I vote we escape while we can." He whispers.
"Atsumu. He knows where we sleep." You remind him. He pauses and shudders. "Are you okay?"
"I just imagined you waking me up to him sitting on the ceiling like a demon." He says uneasily. You shudder as well.
"Why would you make me imagine that too!" You hiss.
"We go down together." He declares as you both go up the stairs.
"That sounds like a pact." You comment.
"It is. Don't you forget it." He points at you before going into his room. You chuckle and rush into your room, tripping on Iwaizumi in the middle of sit ups and falling on him.
"Ow…" Iwaizumi growls as you lift yourself up.
"Sorry." You gasp moving off. He sits up, rubbing his forehead.
"Its alright. You're not used to me being in here. Are you hurt?" He checks you over.
"Ah no. I don't think so." You assire getting up and offering a hand. He takes it, standing up.
"You're going with Oikawa for a supply run right?" He asks. "Be careful."
"We will." You chime, grabbing some clothes and going into the bathroom to change. You come back out to Atsumu peeking into your room warily and Iwaizumi staring him down.
"What? I didn't do anything…" Atsumu huffs.
"Stop peeking in like a creep." Iwaizumi huffs.
"A creep…" Atsumu pouts.
"There there. Lets go get you some pudding." You chuckle, patting Atsumu's head.
"Your roommate is mean." He grumbles as you come out of your room.
"Heading out?" Sakusa's voice makes you look over.
"Oikawa is bringing us along for a supply run." You nod.
"That sounds tedious… Good luck." He turns away.
"I'm sorry." You say quickly, making him stop. "If I said something to make you mad earlier." He pauses and looks back at you seeming confused.
"You? Make me mad?" He tilts his head. "I'm not sure how you would accomplish that." He says. "But it'll be a lot more obvious when I do get angry."
"Oh. Okay then." You smile.
"What a disgusting smile." He comments turning away and making you pout.
"Wow. What an asshole." Atsumu says patting your head. "I thought that smile was really cute."
"Don't be gross in the hallway." Sakusa says, going into his room. You chuckle and lead Atsumu downstairs where Oikawa waited.
"Finally, lets go." Oikawa hums leading the way out
He takes you to the far side of town, getting groceries and necessities for the dorm. "... Don't we have people for this?" Atsumu asks as he becomes the pack mule of the trip.
"Well with the rebuilding and new furniture we… Kinda cant afford it." Oikawa tells him.
"Oh right…" Atsumu sighs. You reach to take a bag from him and he shifts everything to one arm and taking your hand. "Forgot our funds were already low…"
"Uh…" You blink at your hand in his before accepting it and looking ahead. "So what else do we need to get?" You ask.
"Just a few more small things… Why are you holding hands?" He looks back, raising an eyebrow at you two.
"I didn't want ___ to get lost." Atsumu says innocently.
"Shall I hold your hand too?" Oikawa hums.
"No." Atsumu answers.
"I'm not that bad." You sigh.
"Fine. On the way back then." Oikawa hums. Atsumu scowls at his back at that.
"I can help you carry things you know." You tell him.
"No. I got it." He assures.
"So stubborn." You sigh looking to the side. You pass an alleyway as a man is attacked by a lean villain in black and purple armor. "Trouble."
"Go." Atsumu breathes, releasing your hand. You run for the villain, taking off your glove as he looks over at you, a blue blade coming out of his armor. The mask he wears shows a smiling emoji.
"Leave 'em alone." You bark, reaching out. The villain moves swiftly, the blue blade slashing through your hand. A cloud of red bursting from your hand. You gasp in shock, chains shooting past you at the villain. He dodges smoothly, swiftly leaving the alleyway. You drop to your knee turning over your hand as it threatens to burst, fingers bursting into small red clouds.
"___!" Oikawa's voice knocks you from your shock and you swiftly grab your hand, squeezing your eyes shut.
"Stay together. Stay together. Don't fall apart. Don't fall apart." You whisper swiftly, rocking back and forth. Pain surges through your hand, making you gasp and look at your hands. The right one back to normal again. "It's still there." You sigh in relief, hands clasped together against your chest, leaning on Oikawa as electrifying pain pulses through your fingers.
"That was way too close." Oikawa rubs your arm. Atsumu places his hand on your shoulder, giving a squeeze.
"Lets hurry back." He murmurs.
"Right."
The supply trip ends for you and Atsumu there. Oikawa runs to get the last items before joining you on the walk back. You were quiet, rubbing over your right palm distractedly.
"The pain wear off yet?" Atsumu asks you.
"Kinda. My fingers feel very sore when I move them…" You breathe. "But at least they came back together…."
"Its weird… You were able to burst my blades without getting scratches… I wonder what made that one different…" Oikawa frowns looking down as he rubs your back. "I'm sorry you got hurt like that on my watch."
"Its my fault for going in without thinking." You respond simply.
You reach the dorms, both of them letting you go up to your room. You walk in, staring at your hand quietly for a moment.
"Welcome back… You okay?" Iwaizumi asks, coming out of the bathroom, steam lifting off his skin.
"It didn't end very well, but we're back." You answer.
"Okay… You uh. Want to talk about it?" He inquires awkwardly.
"I'm.. Fine." You assure. He nods with a small frown, pulling on a shirt. He pats your shoulder as he goes out. You stand there for a moment, before changing and crawling onto your bed to sleep.
You couldn't see his face, just the parts that you remembered from that day. "___. You're such a good child… I'm sorry if you get daddy's quirk." He had said as he rubbed your head lovingly.
"But I love you daddy. I'll love your quirk too!"
"Heh… If only that were true…"
"You don't like your quirk?"
"Well… For a long time I thought of it as a curse. But I found that it was just a part of me that I would have to accept and love anyway."
"... I don't get it."
"Heh… And I hope you never do."
I got your curse dad. But it took you away the moment it showed itself, so i don't think I can love it. It threatens everything I have and am.
"Cursed. So many cursed." Sakusa's voice sounds and you look back in the darkness. His shape is illuminated, red droplets leaving his hands, his head bowed.
"Sakusa…" You frown going to him. "It'll be okay." You murmur.
"It's not a curse we can lift." He states, taking your right hand and exploding into a red cloud.
You sit up with a jolt, face wet with either tears or sweat. Wiping your face you peer over to find Iwaizumi fast asleep. You sigh quietly, getting out of bed and doubling up your glove. You step out into the hallway, trying to calm yourself. "Just a dream… Just a dream…" You murmur going to Sakusa's door and peering into his room. His desk light is on and he's sitting at his desk, looking over a vial quietly.
He pauses and looks over, stiffening slightly. "___? What are you… Are you okay?" He asks sitting up.
"Sorry. I just… Um…" You hesitate, looking down the hall awkwardly. Sakusa blinks and stands up, coming over as he pulls on a pair of fresh gloves. He touches your shoulder, lightly pulling you into his room before closing his door.
"Was it a nightmare about earlier?" He guesses, going to sit on his bed.
"I was just remembering my dad calling his quirk a curse." You sit down too, keeping space between you. "Then you were there saying the same thing about yours. Then you grabbed my hand and… Burst." You look at your hand. "I uh… Just wanted to make sure you were still here…" You swallow.
"Of course. I'm not going anywhere. And I'm too cautious to grab your hand like that." He pokes your cheek. "Its like you don't know me at all." He huffs. You blink and look at him before chuckling lightly.
"Right. Sorry." You hum thoughtfully and relaxing. "I'm just a nervous wreck right now I guess…"
"You're just worrying about the wrong things again." He says pointedly.
"Are you a wrong thing?" You ask, tilting your head as you look at him. He pauses, meeting your gaze.
"You don't need to worry about me. So yes." He nods.
"I can't help it though." You sigh covering your eyes. "I just care so much." You murmur. He rests his chin on his palm, fingers covering his mouth as he watches you.
"I know you do. You're like a marshmallow in that sense. All soft, sweet and mushy. Just too much for me." He remarks.
"Too much huh? I feel powerful now." You raise your chin suddenly.
"You are easily flattered, Little Destroyer." He hums. You smile at that, swaying a bit at the adopted hero name. "What a gross smile."
"You did this. This is all your fault." You chuckle, giving him a smile.
"Ugh… I want to kick you out… But I'm going to let you stay in here tonight." He says getting up and going to closet, pulling out a futon.
"... That's probably the nicest thing you ever said to me."
"Shut up and go to sleep… After I change those blankets."
"Alright."
*Meanwhile*
"You got it?" Semi asks, leaning over to look at what Tendo is cleaning.
"Mhm~ Didn't take me long either." He says as a light blue color shimmers over his face. "I took it apart but I couldn't find anything about it. So I'll just hold onto it for now. Its really pretty. Right?"
"Sure Tendo." Semi shakes his head looking over as Ushijima comes over.
"We're going out tomorrow night. Make sure you're ready." Ushijima tells them. "And Tendo. I want to visit Raizu tomorrow."
"Uh oh. Sounds like you're missing someone." Tendo teases.
"I am not."
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