Blood Girl

Chapter 12 Hero Killer

Class 1-A gathered around the train station, ready to embark on their hero internships.

"Bye Aizawa!" I shouted, tossing my suitcase into the awaiting train. The class entered, and I tuned into the slowed and reverb version of "Oui" by Jeremih.

Most of my classmates had already disembarked. Only one stop remained before the rest of the class would leave. Shoji, Kirishima, Tokoyami, and Ojiro waited for me. The Pink Panther theme started playing from my phone as I strolled out, donning a black hat and trench coat.

"Ready for this, my dudes?" I asked before spotting my stop. "Oh well, good luck; this is my stop," I said, rushing into the building.

Navigating through the bustling hero agency, I reached the front desk where numerous heroes were bustling about. The lady at the desk seemed engrossed in her computer, so I loudly slammed my hand on a bell. She finally noticed.

I was just being extra for that...

"Yes?"

"Uh, I'm here to see Triton. I'm from UA," I said before she got up, and I followed.

"He's in here," she said, gesturing towards a door before walking away. I knocked on the door.

"Come in," a gruff voice responded. I entered, and the pro hero stood up, approaching me. "You're Water Hero: Fantasia?" he asked.

'Okay, he's low key intimidating,' I thought, nodding.

"Why do you want to be a hero?" he asked, looking me directly in the eyes. 'He really wants to go there?'

"I want to protect the people I love. Always wanted to be a hero. My dad is a villain who once forced me down that path. I have the chance to protect the ones I love and stop him. I couldn't save Mom already," I mumbled the last part.

"Well then, let's get to work." 

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I've been training with Triton for a few days, and those days were filled with intense workouts. Initially, I thought he was cold, but there was a bond forming between us. Triton not only showed me various ways to utilize my quirk without exhaustion, addressing a significant problem for me, but he also exhibited a caring side I hadn't experienced much growing up.

Despite already having considerable skill with my quirk from the intense training with my father a few years ago, Triton became the father figure I had always longed for in just a short time. He mentioned taking us out to a restaurant, so I put on my hero costume, just in case.

As we chatted, a loud explosion rattled the air, causing me to cover my ears. Rushing to the window, I identified Nomus causing havoc. Triton quickly instructed the restaurant employees to evacuate.

"What do I do?" I asked him, feeling the intensity of the situation.

"Nothing," he stated before turning away, leaving me in the restaurant as he headed into action. A ping on my phone revealed Izuku sharing his location, not far from where I was.

Leaving the restaurant, I dodged explosions and chaos all around me. Suddenly, a Nomu appeared close by, and I froze as it turned its attention to me. A pro hero intervened, urging me to run. Following her orders, I sprinted towards Izuku's location.

In a shady alley, I heard grunts and clashes. Spotting Izuku fighting the Hero Killer, Iida lay injured on the ground.

"Izu!" I shouted, catching the attention of the Hero Killer, who seemed confused.

It wasn't long until I started fighting him too. "Avoid his blades!" Izuku shouts. 

 "Huh?" As I feel a sharp pain on my stomach. He had cut me. Soon I was down on the ground. I couldn't feel my arms or legs as I see the Hero Killer lick my blood off his blade. "Nasty," I mumble to myself. 

Down on the ground and feeling useless, I witnessed Todoroki and Izuku continuing the battle.

As the Hero Killer prepared to strike Todoroki, I regained my strength and used my power to immobilize him. I held him stiff as a board, preventing further harm. Slowly, I released my control, relieved to see Iida regaining control of himself. 

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"No, Iida!" Izuku and I shout as we see Iida take a blade for Todoroki. 

"You little..." Stain mumbled before throwing a knife at me My eyes widen as I see it run right through my side. 

(3rd Person)

Tears streamed down her face as she collapsed onto the ground, screaming in pain. Despite Izuku rushing over to help, she urged him to stay away, wrapping her arms around the handle of whatever caused her injury.

'Should I try and pull it out?' she pondered, panting and groaning loudly while clutching her side in agony.

Todoroki approached, gently setting aside her hand. "Let's go," he said, lifting her up in a bridal style. Azusa's vision slowly faded, her consciousness slipping away as she heard voices, audible but distant. Before she knew it, everything went dark as she passed out.

EDITED 2/10/22

EDITED #2 7/3/22

EDITED #3 - 2/17/24