Chapter 20- Rabid Animal

USJ.

The Unforeseen Simulation Joint is a training facility located in UA High School. Its purpose is to train students for disaster rescue. There I was, sitting on a bus, on my way to USJ.

I never had time to ask Aizawa about Tsukishima. He hasn't stopped by very much since Akki left, and I spent all weekend training, eating, and sleeping outside in a tree in our back garden. I feel a little better, mentally. The fresh air and the exercise always managed to calm me down. I should do that more.

I should try and find more time for myself.

I don't know, I've been too busy worrying about everything, but that ends today.

Of course, it wasn't that easy getting here.

I barely got any sleep the night before, because I was way too anxious and excited about today. My thoughts were going out of control that there was no way I could ever manage to get calm enough to sleep, so I just lay there, thinking about everything and anything. It was refreshing in a way, then again, I would have much rather gotten some very much needed sleep.

There was also another reason.

Since Izaya left that day, Tomomi and Kousuke have both been on edge. I figured it was normal for Kousuke since he's always on guard. Still, even Tomomi looked anxious, and that was weird.

They would always be talking in hushed voiced when they thought I wasn't nearby, but I never managed to hear what they were saying. Even if I tried to listen with my quirk, I wouldn't understand what they were saying.

However, what seemed to be code names kept on being repeated.

I didn't even bother to ask them what they were so worried about, because I was sick of lies. I knew they would just make something up, or just pat my head and tell me not to worry because I had USJ coming up. Anyway, I can guess what they were so worried about, and I was pretty sure I was right which freaked me out.

It's about whatever Akki's mission was, wasn't it?

I scribbled my ideas down in a notebook which was devoted to whatever was doing on. I kept it with me at all times, not wanting to risk someone else reading through it. It was kind of embarrassing, but I was scared of forgetting everything again, so for as long as I can remember, I've kept a diary.

This was no different.

I didn't want to keep thinking about Akki, because if I did, I was sure to have a breakdown.

He's never failed, so he won't this time.

He promised he would tell me everything. Again, I wasn't sure if I believed him. I wanted to, more than anything, but after recent events, it was getting harder to believe what anyone would say.

I spent the entirety of the bus ride staring out of the window, letting my mind drift to where ever it desired. Thankfully, no one tried to talk to me. At one point though, I did make eye contact with Bakugou.

Is it too much to say that he looked a little worried or concerned? Maybe.

The bus came to a stop, and my heart sank to my stomach as I couldn't stop the feeling of my heart in my throat.

We're here.

Denki didn't waste a second, latching onto my arm and hopping off the bus as he was pumped with adrenaline. He was babbling on about how cool he would look or something or other. I nodded along, trying to focus on his words to try and calm down. This isn't something to worry about, it's just some training mission. If anything, it'll be fun.

But something was wrong.

Aizawa and Pro Hero 13, immediately stiffened.

As we all entered USJ and waited around for any instructions from Aizawa or anyone, a thick purple mist seemed to, almost, swallow the centre. With the way Aizawa was glaring, a little harder than usual, it was a little concerning. Dozens upon dozens of people began to emerge from the fog, making their way towards us.

Judging by the reactions of the teachers with us, it was safe to say this wasn't planned.

I took a few steps forward, wanting to get a better look much to Denki's dismay, but Aizawa shielded me and prevented me from getting any closer. "Don't move!"

We all froze, shocked that Aizawa looked as if he was preparing for battle.

"Those are villains."

My heart was beating so loud that it was all I heard.

I was trembling, but not from fear. I was eager to move. Eager to just jump down and let my body act on instinct. I couldn't help but shuffle back and forth, desperate to have some sort of physical activity.

And I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face.

Immediately, I went to cover my face with my hands.

I was happy.

The very thought sickened me, but I didn't want to fight against it.

I'm weird, I know that, but this may be something that was on the verge of psychopathy. I wanted to just jump down and beat the crap out of everyone I saw, and let myself feel that complete power over them. I wonder why I'm like this. I wonder what happened for me to feel this kind of excitement whenever I had the chance to fight.

"The League of Villains!?"

"How?!"

"What? Villains?! No way...! How did they get into a Pro Hero school?!"

I strained my eyes, trying to see who exactly was the mastermind behind this. Another thing that worried me.

I was surprisingly calm while everyone else looked to be on the verge of collapse.

I noticed Todoroki carefully approaching me. He muttered underneath his breath, "What do you see?"

"There are what looks to be three masterminds. The purple mist guy is the most dangerous, I think. They all warped in using only his quirk and doing no damage to the surroundings."

Todoroki was calm too. That made me feel less weird, so I was thankful for that.

"Did they only appear here, or around the whole school?" Todoroki thought out loud, making sure the teachers heard him. "Since the sensors aren't responding it means that they have someone with a quirk who can do that. This surprise attack has a purpose behind it. They may be fools, but they're not dumb."

Everyone around gasped and Aizawa Sensei told Thirteen to start the evacuation and for Denki to try and contact the school. He looked terrified with all the pressure that was suddenly placed on his shoulders. I went over and started rubbing his back, hoping to provide a little comfort, "You're doing great, I promise. There, there, good boy."

"No, I'm not," He muttered, close to tears. "I didn't brush my teeth last night."

I resisted the urge to snicker, but there was a small smile on his face. Thank God, he seemed to be doing a little better.

"You can't be a hero with only one trick." Aizawa suddenly declared, with a smirk on his face as he then jumped down to the mob of villains.

It was so quick.

So quick that for a second I couldn't believe he just did that.

I wanted nothing more than to jump after him because no matter how strong he was, he couldn't take care of them all. His quirk isn't suited to deal with a lot of enemies, and his stamina is limited.

I was planning on jumping after him, but the pleading look in my classmates' eyes made me think otherwise.

I won't leave anyone behind. Not again.

As if reading my thoughts, the purple mist formed in front of us and began to cackle. "I won't let you! Huehuehue! We are the League of Villains who have come to make sure All Might takes his last breath. He was meant to be here... was there some kind of change?"

All Might?

Bakugou and Kirishima rushed forwards, attacking without thinking twice. The smoke from Bakagou's explosion cleared and Kirishima grinned, "Didn't you maybe think we'd beat you first?!"

I wanted to yell, to warn them.

You can't just attack, he is mist. There has to be a physical form, but I didn't want to leave them vulnerable for attack.

I lurched forwards but was caught by Jiro, shaking her head. "Don't."

I shook my arm free of her grip, trying to reassure her. "I'll be fine! If you need to worry about anyone it's those two."

Denki sighed, his voice shaking a little bit, "Yeah. Yeah, I think you're right. Is this how a mother feels like?"

The smoke from Bakagou's quirk cleared and my suspicions were confirmed. The villain was unharmed and he just seemed to reform and smile. "That's right, that's right... All your students are precious golden eggs. Do you think All Might will show if I crush a few?"

"You two! GET AWAY FROM HIM!" Thirteen tried to warn them.

But it was too late.

He expanded and began to spread the mist and envelop us in a purple storm. Next thing I know, I was in the landslide zone with Todoroki.

I started looking around, trying to see where I was concerning the centre. Todoroki was saying something, but it didn't register. I know, I probably looked a little frantic and paranoid, but I had to find Aizawa.

I started sprinting towards the centre.

"Oi, Sakata!" Todoroki called after me, "Where are you going?"

"Aizawa!" I managed to yell.

He had to be okay.

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Thinking back on it, I can't remember much.

I remember pushing myself. I remember thinking over and over that I need to be quicker because I couldn't afford to be even a second late. I don't care what effect it had on my body, because it wasn't the priority right now.

The worse case scenarios kept on replaying over and over in my head. What if he was dead? What if the second I got there, I watched him get torn apart? What if I get there, and I'm powerless and I just get in his way? What if I get there in time, and I couldn't help at all?

Of course, it wasn't just a simple run to where Aizawa was, there were villains in the way, waiting to take me down. Which would never happen.

I let my instincts take over.

I slashed, I clawed, I kicked, I bit, punched, scratched and even let them hit each other.

I didn't care how injured I got.

I didn't care if a few of them ran away.

I didn't care if that just gave Todoroki more people to deal with.

I just needed to get to where Aizawa was as quick as I could.

I felt like some kind of rabid animal. The adrenaline made my brain fuzzy, and everything else seemed to zone out. I didn't want this feeling to end because I felt so powerful. I felt as if I had complete control over myself, and the people around me. It was exhilarating.

It was like some kind of drug.

I was laughing at some point. Laughing because I thought how ridiculous it was that these weak villains thought they had what it took to take me down. How dare they think they even had the right to touch me. They made a mistake in doing so.

A mistake they'll regret for the rest of their lives.

Underestimating me is the last mistake you'll make.

Finally making it to the centre, I caught sight of Aizawa on the ground, beaten and bloody, but otherwise unharmed. But that was about to change.

A large, black humanoid monster with a very muscular body that had many scars on it started to approach him. His brain was exposed on the top of his head, with large eyes around it. He had a beak-like mouth with an array of sharp teeth. He wore beige pants and metal knee-pads designed to emulate skulls.

Before his fist could reach Aizawa, I body-slammed him, the fist just barely missing us.

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Ryuu defo has the capacity to be a villain and/or anti-hero. How fit would that be goddamn let's be real here huehue

hello there, i'm lonely and very touch starved, please don't leave me

idk what else to say LMAO

hope you enjoyed :)

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