My Hero Academia: The Next Generation Book 3

Chapter 24

          After arriving home last night, after the talk with Shigaraki. I passed out for the rest of the day, not really going down for dinner either even though mom had made some, I didn't really feel like talking to anyone after all that. Still sort of don't, so I was sitting at my desk in my room. Having my notebook open so I could just sketch a few things boredly, try to clear my head. Kitsune in their fox form was lying beside my chair asleep, they've been in the form more often, probably to help me be comfortable with them around. It was definitely helping, plus petting animals is always nice. I hadn't realized it, but with my thoughts on that talk last night. I had ended up sketching out a vague appearance of Shigaraki in my notebook, and by the time I did realize it, I somewhat paused and let out an annoyed sigh.

           "Still can't get him out of my fucking head... Hm... I could go for a caramel Frappe right now... What do you think Kitsune?" As I said their name, Kitsune's head would perk up, leaning back to glance up at me with their tail raised.

            "I don't much like coffee, but I'll join you on the trip if you wish." I would nod at Kitsune before I got up and went to my dresser, throwing on a hoodie, jeans, and socks before heading downstairs. Slipping my shoes and jacket on before shouting in general to the house. 

            "I'm going out to get coffee! I'll be back later!" Before anyone could really protest, I got Kitsune up onto my shoulders and slipped out. Closing and locking the door behind me. Letting out a soft sigh, glancing at Kitsune before he lowered his head to look like a fur collar again. I would then turn and head down the street towards the cafe I usually went to now. With my lack of sleep lately, coffee had really become an ally. Especially a caramel frappe, it hid the bitter taste perfectly.

             "Hey lady! Why don't you empty that purse, yeah?" I would pause as I heard the gruff man speak, glancing over my shoulder to see that a woman I passed earlier was getting held up. Staring for a moment, the man was dressed rather casually, having on a old winter coat, slacks, and boots. They had clawed fingers and dragon like eyes, though that seemed to be about the extent of their quirk. Letting out a slight sharp breath, I turned and made my way over to the two.

              "Really? Mugging a random lady trying to get home." The woman and man would glance to me, the man scoffing and chuckling.

              "Oh, what'd ya gotta say about it kid? You're a bit lanky for heroics don't ya think?" The man would chuckle before pausing as I got closer, squinting slightly before their eyes widened. "W-Wait... You're... No, I thought you got put in jail with Shigaraki!"

              "Nope... Now tell me, do you really want to test my patience..." I would continue to step towards him. Bluffing my own power since he clearly heard of what I used to be, the thug would back away a step or two. Leading me to have to lunge at him somewhat to get him to actually run off. Letting out a slight sigh in relief, I would soon glance at the woman. "Hey, you're okay... Did he hurt you?" I would reach my hand out to her, not noticing the terrified look on her face until she recoiled somewhat in response to my gesture.

               "N-No! Please, get away from me! Don't touch me!" I was a bit shocked, staring at the woman with some confusion for a moment before glancing at my hand. Then, it clicked in my head. Blinking a bit as I glanced around, seeing some other passersby staring at me.

               "H-Hey, he's gonna hurt her! What's he doing back out on the streets!"

               "W-What? No I..."

               "Someone get heroes, quickly!" Hearing that, I knew it was time to go. Backing away from the woman before I tried to somewhat rush away while a few people went for their phones. My heart raced, and before I could really second guess it, my body would move on it's own. Breaking into a full-fledged sprint as I ducked between people, pushing past others if I really needed to. I didn't stop running until I was heaving for my breaths, coming to a gradual stop before ducking into an alley just to be safe. Slowly slumping down against the alley wall, I would let out a whimper between breaths, covering part of my face with my hand as Kitsune slowly climbed down from my shoulders, glancing at me.