Traitorous Love

Chapter 32- Nomu Attack

I sat in the audience with all the other people at the bill-boards. They're officially giving Endeavor "Number 1 hero" stamp and Hawks is getting his official "Number 2 Hero" stamp and so on. I'm excited for him, but he doesn't really care. 

Can't say I disagree with him. Hero life is tough, but that's the job we all signed up for.

The heroes stood left to right, in the order of their ranks. Endeavor, Keigo, Best Jeanist, Edge shot, Mirko, Crust, Kamui Woods, Wash, Yoroi Musha, Ryukyu.

The announcer went on to introduce all the different heroes, they all began to talk about the reason they are heroes blah blah blah. I think it was supposed to be inspirational, but honestly it was a snooze fest. I made eye-contact with Keigo, who winked before speaking out, "Who's going to listen to this canned crap? Stain maybe?" Everyone stared at the man, shocked by his outburst. Pin drop silence. 

"As usual you like to rock the boat," Crust said

"I have have a problem holding back sometimes," Hawks said, snatching the microphone from the announcer. He fluffed out his wings, "Let's see, if we're talking about approval ratings, Best Jeanist is number one from the boost on being hiatus, second is me, third is edgeshot, and fourth is Endeavor. I'll skip the rest," He stated slowly floating up into the air, feathers falling majestically. 

I stifled a laugh, god, this man is incredible and stupid.

"I think approval rating is the most important number right now, though. It this really the time to be dragging out the past? You don't think we need to change how we do things? The Symbol of peace is gone. Why are those less accomplished than me playing it safe?" 

Next to me, Fatgum spoke, "I could have swore a second ago he was scowling now he's doing this? I can't get a read on him,"

Trust me, no one can

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I think Endeavor had a 'heart to heart' with Keigo after his little stunt on stage, which I'm not going to lie, was pretty douche-like. Again, the Hawks VS Keigo personality.

Keigo ushered me to follow him and Endeavor. I greeted Endeavor awkwardly. In my first year, when we had our weeklong internships I had went to him.

Instant Regret.

This man was so weird and clingy. Would not teach me for shit, and was just weird and talking really highly of Shoto Todoroki, who is really nice, and kind of quiet.

Anyway, Endeavor gave me a slight grunt, at least acknowledging my presence. We walked and talked, Keigo was saying something about wanting food so I follow behind the both of them while they talked, or more like Hawks was just talking and Endeavor was either insulting him or grunting at him. 

This... is awkward as hell. 

Hawks decides to get food and Endeavor reluctantly agrees and we're off. The two pro-heroes get stopped by fans, of course Hawks is a natural, Endeavor is a little awkward. I stand a little ways off, waiting for them to greet their fans.

Eventually we sit down and get some food, "So what did you want to talk about," endeavor huffed. 

Hawks smiles, the charming one that works on literally everyone. I kind of zoned out, but got the gist of most of it. Stains ideologies are spreading and the nomu's too are also missing. Hawks and Endeavor had a showdown in staring, before Endeavor finally spoke, "What the hell is the point of you telling me all this crap without any proof? To waste my time?!" He bellowed out, standing up to leave.  

"I want you to be the dependable hero we need now that you're number one. Our symbol of peace is gone, and I'm not saying you need to be him. Verify all these nomu rumors and then tell everyone that they have nothing to worry about and that everything is ok," He pointed at Endeavor dramatically. 

"And what are you going to do?" Endeavor asked, raising his flaming eyebrow. I wondered if someone blew on the flame if it would go out. 

"I'm not going to do anything special. I see myself as your producer," He gave Endeavor a thumbs up. 

"Bastard," The flaming beast snarled. 

I stifled a laugh, Hawks really knows how to push peoples buttons. He eyes me, telling me to shut up and I quickly quiet down, "C'mon, I just want to take it easy, really. I wanna go around, leisurely patrol, complain that nothing interesting happened and then tuck myself into bed at night,". He rested his head in his hand, "I want to make the world a place where heroes have too much time on their hands,"

Endeavor moved his gaze towards the window, so did Hawks. I wasn't sure what they saw, but the mood between the two pro's changed. 

A woman, our waitress walked in, "I have your drin-"

"NO STAY BACK," Hawks yelled. Just as he yelled, something black crashed against the window. Hawks protected the waitress, while Endeavor grabbed my arm, pulling me away from the flying glass.

"What the hell?" I asked looking at the black thing. A fucking Nomu? Why here? And how the hell did these two see that thing?

It was black, four legs, or maybe two arms and two legs? I don't know. It's brain was exposed, it's eyes were glowing yellow, its mouth was blood red and in the most deep, growling voice it asked, "Who's the strongest?"

Alright new chapter. Totally didn't write this while I was in a boring lecture... Anyway, see y'all soon. 

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