Expect the Unexpected: Mei Hatsume x reader (BOOK 2)

Chapter 18: Just One Week

"Stop the car!" You yelled, brakes screeching instantly as you jumped out of the vehicle without sparing the others a second glance, or even bothering to give them an explanation.

You stood in front of a towering villain, practically freezing, as you'd already taken your jacket and scarf off inside the car. The winter wind cut past you like a knife to your cheek, ruthlessly howling past your ears.

The villain standing in front of you could wrap his arms around anything, holding them captive, thereby making this the stereotypical hostage situation. In his right hand, he held Natsuo as he looked down at you, face wearing a taunting smirk.

"Cloud Nine get out of the way," Endeavour yelled, getting out mere seconds after you did. "That man is someone I arrested for assault!"

"So you do remember," the villain grinned, "Endeavour-San."

You grit your teeth, preparing your quirk. The man wouldn't assault you in front of so many people, giving you freedom to attack. However, you still had to be careful because he held a civilian hostage.

"I'll kill your son, so if you don't want that, kill me," the villain demanded. Villains rarely wished to die, so naturally his request confused you.

You kept on guard, but lowered your weapon and let Endeavour handle the situation, unsure of what to do. Looking over at the man, you realised that he himself was frozen in place, shocked.

"How surprising, both heroes are scared," the villain laughed. "Even in the most dire circumstances, heroes usually don't kill. Did you know that he's killed multiple Nomu?"

"He released them of their suffering, I've done the same," you snarled, defending your mentor.

"Have you now?" Ending smirked, arms stretching far and wide aimlessly. "Neither of you have to worry about killing another puppet then. So give it your all."

You shuddered at the thought, reluctant to kill him. Apprehending the villain was better, however that was only being cruel, considering he'd asked to die.

However, before you could continue your thought process, a loud explosion came from behind you. Ending had wrapped his arms around the car in a murder attempt on your friends. Thankfully, they'd escaped by using Bakugo's explosion.

The trio ran out, haphazardly throwing their hero costumes as you continued to stall the villain, hoping that you'd either think up a plan or manage to snap Endeavour out of his trance.

"Air Head!" A familiar voice yelled as the owner tossed you your equipment.

While you couldn't change like they did inside the car, your equipment only consisted of weapons stored in your jacket and a visor, both of which you could throw on with ease.

"Thanks!" You grinned, swiftly catching your jacket. It carried almost all of your weapons, which in itself weren't many. You quickly draped the cloth over your shoulders and joined the trio in the fight.

Instead of running towards the villain like the other three, you rushed toward Endeavour and slapped him.

"Your son might die!" You yelled, which was enough to snap him out of the trance.

Ending was slightly off-balance, since he'd backed away as soon as the three interns had joined, giving Endeavour the perfect opportunity to attack. However, he held Natsuo as a shield, putting the poor boy in even more danger.

Endeavour slowed down, aware that he'd only do more damage, and allowed the four of you to handle the situation.

"Deku-kun!" You yelled at the greenette, making sure he listened.