the copycat hero: Deku

Chapter 38

I have a bunch of chapters pre-written, and have the patience of a gnat on a hot frying pan, so double updates for the next few weeks! Enjoy!

The Villain sat back on the bar stool as he watched the last of the men walk out of the bar, a grin inching across his face.

"You seem happy, Tomura Shigaraki," the dark mist that was the bartender hummed as he cleaned a glass.

"Yeah, I guess I am," Shigaraki cackled, "We have a good crop of cannon fodder, and we won't be taken by surprise this time."

"So, you guys were the ones behind the attack on UA then?" the voice asked, the owner swaggering in a moment later, scratching at the deep purple scars that covered his chin, "I didn't appreciate getting kicked out like that. Took me ages to make my way back here."

"Huh?" Shigaraki growled, glaring at the black-haired man, "Who are you?"

"What, don't remember me?" the stranger asked, "Whatever. The name's Dabi, and I want in on your next atta-."

"Fuck off," the pale-haired man spat, "We told you. Mutant quirks only. Kurogiri, get rid of him, and make sure he stays that way this time!"

"Of course, Tomura Shigaraki," the barman said, his head flaring up and shooting towards Dabi.

"Fuck," the man muttered, dodging to the side as he darted towards the bar. He barely made it two steps before the hand closed around his throat, squeezing painfully as the pinky hovered above his throat, "What the hell is your problem? I'd be a great asset to your cause!"

"Give me one good reason," Shigaraki growled, his finger twitching closer, "Otherwise I'll kill you right now."

"I'm strong."

"Doesn't fucking matter, that brat will be able to copy your quirk," Tomura growled, bringing his finger down.

"Shit, wait!" Dabi barked, fear sparking in his eyes, "Endeavor is my father!"

The finger paused. Shigaraki regarded the man for a moment, before releasing his hand, Dabi stumbling back as he rubbed his throat.

"Interesting," Shigaraki muttered, "Maybe we will have a use for you. Talk."

"Hell of a welcome," he muttered, before turning to Kurogiri, "Hey, this place just for show, or can I get an actual drink here?"

"What would you like?" the barman hummed, having returned to cleaning a glass as if nothing had happened.

"Fireball Whiskey," Dabi said as he sat down, "If you've got."

Izuku opened the door to the small apartment in the dorm that his mother shared with Himiko, calling out a greeting as he entered.

"Izu-kun!" the shout rang out as the girl barrelled into him, the teen laughing as he spun her around in his arms, Himiko pouting slightly as she pulled away, "I'm going to miss you."

"I'll miss you too," Izuku replied as he set her down, "But we have to go on this trip, it's important for us."

"I know, but you'll be gone for a whole week," she sighed, "I won't have anyone to talk to!"

"Didn't Pipi say that she'd visit you over the vacation?" Izuku hummed as he walked with her down the corridor, greeting his mother as they passed the living room, the woman waving back.

"Yeah, but that's only because she has to check on her project," the blond muttered, "I want to spend more time with you."

"Hey, don't worry," Izuku hummed as they stopped outside the door to her room, "I'll be back before you know it, then everyone else will be going home for the rest of the Vacation and we'll have the whole dorms to ourselves!"