Grey Line

Connect the Dots

Two weeks. Nothing. Not a text, call, not even a messenger pigeon. Mika was trying to pass the time and not worry, but, given the situation it was hard not to. She stopped herself from reaching out to him multiple times, knowing it could jeopardize things. He's a professional, she reminded herself for the fifth time that afternoon as she unboxed the stock in the back of the coffee shop.

"Hey kid," Rocky poked his head inside, "you have a visitor."

Her breath caught for a minute as she walked past him into the lobby. She stopped in her tracks and tilted her head, "Can I help you?"

The red headed woman smiled, "Mika?"

Mika studied her for a moment, "Depends on who's asking."

"I'm Hallie, a friend of Hawks'." When Mika said nothing she continued, motioning to a chair, "Can we chat?"

"Yeah..." she carefully walked over to the table as they sat down, "has something happened?"

Hallie nodded as her blue eyes glanced outside briefly, "I think so...I got this odd text a couple of weeks ago that told me to come here on this day, at this time if he goes dark and ask for you."

Mika studied the woman. She was stunning, the way her red curls framed her freckled face. Hallie...wait.... Mika leaned forward, "You're her aren't you?"

"Who?"

"The woman who took down the commission."

Hallie nodded and smirked, "And you are the one who helped me succeed in that."

Mika felt her cheeks get warm, "I-I was just doing a job."

Hallie chuckled, "It was more than that. Did Hawks reach out to you?"

Mika nodded and ran a hand through her chocolate mane, "Yeah," she reached into her pocket and pulled out her phone, "He sent me these numbers."

Hallie took the phone, looking at them and furrowed her brows, "Hmmm, these aren't making any sense."

"I know," she sighed, "I typed them in thinking they were a number and extension, but nothing."

The woman handed back her phone and stood, "Shall we?"

Grey eyes blinked, "Shall we what?"

"It seems we all have orders to follow," Hallie smiled down at her, "We could use your help with your mystic numbers."

Mika thought for a moment. Who else did he contact? Panic slightly ran through her. What if they found out what she was? Would they turn her in? Shackle her down and send her to trial? Her thoughts were pulled when Hallie placed a soft hand on her shoulder, "Mika, I know all about you. You're safe with me, I promise." Bright blue eyes met steel grey orbs, "Hawks vouched for you, so I do too. He needs our help."

Mika swallowed and nodded, standing up, "Rocky I gotta split."

The man grinned, "Be careful."
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Mika walked into the agency with wide eyes. It was nice, decorated well, and organized. He must have a manager, she thought as they rounded the corner. She stopped when she saw a conference room full of heroes talking amongst themselves. Hallie took her hand with a kind smile and gave it a squeeze, "They're just a bunch of silly boys."

She opened the door and let Mika in, closing it behind them. Tokoyami stood, giving her his chair. It was then Mika noticed the small bump on Hallie's stomach. A man with red and white hair pulled out a chair for her, "Please, have a seat."

Mika cautiously sat down, feeling slightly intimidated. She didn't belong in this room. A blonde man with red eyes stood behind Hallie, watching her carefully.

"So," Hallie began, "Hawks gave all of use a little bit of info, let's play connect the dots."

"He said meet here at this day and time if he stops responding," said the blonde man.

Tokoyami nodded to Mika, "He told me to get her."

All eyes went to Mika, Hallie gave her an encouraging smile. The brunette cleared her throat, "He sent me a series of numbers," she pulled out her phone, "I tried looking them up when he went dark, but I couldn't figure out anything."

"May I?" Said the man with dual toned hair. Mika nodded and gave him the phone.

"Well?" The blonde snapped.

"Give me a moment Bakugo," he sighed and looked at Tokoyami, "Do you have a map?"

Mika blinked, "Do you think it's coordinates?"

Tokoyami stood, "Let me grab one."

Red eyes landed on Mika, "So what's your deal?"

Hallie turned and glared, "Katsuki."

He sighed, "I just wanna know how she's connected to all of this."

Hallie looked at Mika with a smirk, "Mika, why don't you inform him?"

"I....um..." She could feel her heart racing, "I worked with Hawks to capture the crime bosses after the Commission fell..."

He studied her for a moment, remaining silent. The man handed back her phone, "I'm Shoto, it's nice to meet you."

He was a polite guy, seeming gentle natured. Mika smiled slightly, "It's nice to meet you."

"Sorry I'm late," a green haired man walked in catching his breath, "things got outta hand."

All Mights successor, Mika thought, holy shit. His green eyes settled on Mika as he smiled, "Hello."

She gave a shy hello as Tokoyami laid the map out on the table. Shoto grabbed a pen and set to work. The angry blonde scolded the green haired man for being late quietly. Hallie paid them no mind, watching Shoto work.

"Here," he pointed on the map to the countryside.

Mika pulled out her phone and pulled up the area, "Bunkers." Her mind rolled, "The two numbers on the end though...maybe a number for the bunker..."

Shoto nodded, "I would buy that theory."

"Then let's go," the blonde said, looking over the map, "If we leave now, we'll be there by midnight." His red eyes glared at Mika, "You comin?"

Mika nodded and stood, "Yes."

Hallie got up from her seat, "Not dressed like that, follow me."
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"I figured since I'm not getting any use out of this," Hallie handed her a briefcase, "We're similar in size."

"This is a hero suit..." Mika mumbled.

She sighed, "Mika, you're more hero than vigilante right now." She pulled her arm, "I'll help you change."
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"This is a stupid idea," Bakugo huffed.

Deku's green eyes looked at him, "I wouldn't write her off just because she's a vigilante....you know?"

The blonde locked his jaw shut. He knew Deku was talking about the war, when the All Might successor was labeled a vigilante. They did everything they could to bring him back and protect him.
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"So how far along are you," Mika pulled the suit over her shoulders.

"Almost three months," Hallie smiled, "this is my second child."

"Oh?" Mika zipped the suit while Hallie held a utility belt.

"Yeah, Katsuki and I have a son. He's six."

"You're with him?" Mika blinked, "Not being rude, you both just seem so..."

"Different," Hallie laughed, "I know." She handed her the belt, "I put a few goodies in there incase you needed them."

Mika looked in the belt and smiled, "Thank you, Hallie." She paused for a moment, "Can I ask why you're doing this?"

"Because, Hawks is a good friend of mine. If you're important to him, then your important to me," she nodded towards the boys, "and them by proxy."

Mika blushed and cleared her throat, "I see."

"Hawks owes you a date, I'm not gonna let him skip out," the red head winked, walking out of the bathroom.

She saw the text, Mika felt herself shrink in embarrassment.