A Different Type of Hero

Solo Mission

A/N: Ok so I know most of this chapter is garbage but I don't care, I wanted to give Katsuki some time in the sun. So if you don't like it, congratulations, me either. Anyways, onto the story!

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Katsuki shivered as the feeling of cold brick rubbed against his skin. " Fuck," he whispered, doing his best to stay in the dark but failing when a light was shone in his direction. He pressed his body harder against the brick wall, holding his breath as he was passed by.

Slowly, he steadied his breathing and made his way out of the dark alley. He frantically checked his surroundings, scanning for any signs of immediate danger. When he didn't find any, he continued on his way to his destination.

" Hey! I know someone's here, come on out before I make you." Katsuki froze, breath caught in his throat. He shouldn't be this nervous. This was a simple mission. Fuck, why was he so nervous?

He pulled his breath back to his lungs, steadying his mind. All he wanted to do was complete his mission and go home. He didn't want to have to fight anyone tonight. That wasn't on his agenda.

" I mean it, I'm not afraid to put someone in the hospital for trespassing on my property!" That's when Katsuki nearly blew his cover. He scoffed at the comment, quickly covering his mouth when the realization hit him.

The man in the shadows walked around, peeking in every space, every corner. Clearly, he hadn't heard Katsuki's slip up. Otherwise, he would surely have been found out already.

The hero found the door he was looking for, now all he had to do was get inside of it. He looked around, taking count of all the obstacles and locating the man searching in the dark. Unfortunately, it looked like Katsuki was going to have to go right past him to get where he needed to go.

He took a breath and held it as he snuck directly past. The man quickly turned, feeling a presence behind him. " This is your last warning, I've already got a record. I'm not afraid to add to it."

Bring it on, tough guy. Katsuki amusedly thought, a smirk growing on his face. Sure he didn't want to fight, but if he had to, he would and he would win. Maybe it wasn't such a bad thing, he could use a win. And beating the shit out of a deadbeat villain? What a good way to spend a Friday night.

By the time the man finished his sweep of the area, Katsuki had already made it to the door. He turned the knob, praying to whatever god there was that it was unlocked.

He let out a sigh of relief when he twisted the knob. Stealthily, he pushed the door open just enough to slip past the frame. The moment he was in, he gently shut it behind him. He pressed his back against it, letting his eyes adjust to the newfound darkness so he could take in his surroundings.

Once he was fully adjusted, he took a look around. Noting the giant storage crates and especially noticing the scent of mold and stale smoke. " Just get it, and get out." He breathed, narrowing his task down to a simple objective to make it seem a little less overwhelming. The hero had been tasked with retrieving an important stack of files that somehow the League of Villains had gotten their grubby hands on. Usually, he wouldn't be given such a mundane assignment but these files just so happened to contain heaps of personal information of several other pro heroes.

Was this his first retrieval mission? Not even close. But he was still unbelievably nervous. His senses were heightened. He could feel a buzz at his fingertips, clenching them into fists to ground himself.

He stalked the area, ready to pounce on anyone or anything that could pose a threat to him completing his mission. Once he realized there was no one in the room with him, he turned on his flashlight and looked all around the room.