Grey Line

It's Time

Strong arms were carrying her upstairs when her eyes opened. She tensed, trying to get her bearings. "Relax," Sting yawned, "I'm just taking you to bed."

Mika quietly rested her head against him as they made their way. He was still shirtless, walking through the quiet house. She closed her tired eyes and relaxed. He laid her in the bed and pulled the blankets around her, "Do you need anything?"

"No," she snuggled into the sheets and took a deep breath.

He kissed her hair and quietly made his exit. Mika allowed herself to fall back sleep, preparing for her final phase.
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Hallie placed a kiss on Bakugo's lips, "Be safe tonight."

"Always," he leaned down and kissed her once more before his eyes landed on Tobi, "Keep an eye on her, okay?"

Tobi nodded, "I will."

Thunder sounded in the distance making the hero sigh. He hated being out in the rain. Hallie smiled softly and pinched his cheek. He swatted her hand away and exited her apartment, heading to the agency.
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Thunder jolted Mika awake. She grabbed another pill and went into the bathroom, turning on the shower. A sigh left her as the warm water hit her skin. She swallowed the pill and leaned against the shower wall, replaying her plan in her mind. It was going to take a lot of will power to make this work effectively. She had never used her quirk on so many people at once, let alone the technique she was using.

Her hand reached for her crimson suit, her stomach was in knots as rain pelted the barred window. She slipped on the suit, followed by normal clothing on top, placing her boots on, she reached into her pillowcase, grabbing the beacon and red feather.

She heard soft voices downstairs. There were usually a few guards or random villains hanging out, keeping an eye on things. Mika had kept mental tabs since she had been here. She knew when people would come and go, what time the house was quiet, and even food delivery.

Her grey eyes settled on an open office door as she slid her way inside. The window wasn't barred, as she walked up to it, looking out into the darkness as lightning flashed. She closed her eyes and sighed, a familiar voice sounded behind her, "To what do I owe this pleasure?"

Mika opened her eyes and turned to see Sting, inches from her. His hands were shoved in his pockets. Mika met his eyes, "I was giving myself a tour."

"Yeah, I bet you were," he sighed, "I'm really not in the mood for this."

"Me either, but I want to go home," Mika reached out, resting her hand on his chest, "I can't stay here any longer."

His hazel eyes closed for a moment, "It could've been nice," his eyes opened, "I enjoyed you....Have it your way..."

He moved fast, but Mika was ready as she spun away from his grasp. Her hand reached for a pen on his desk, quickly placing it against her palm and applying pressure, "What does it matter at this point? You've gotten what you wanted?"

Sting reached into his pocket, "Mmmm, no, I don't care anything about Lena's big plans."

Mika rolled her eyes, "Then this is stupid."

"Ms. Lena wants you," he clicked the handle on the blade, making it shoot out, "So, I want you."

"You'll have to kill me," a crimson dagger formed in her palm as he lunged at her. A grunt escaped him and her knee connected with his gut, sending him backwards, into the tall bookcases. Mike took this opportunity to jumped through the window and into the darkness.

Her legs moved as fast as they could. She knew he was right behind her. Rain pelted her rapidly moving body, her lungs burned from lack of use. Almost Mika, almost, she coaxed herself as her eyes landed on a metal building. She reached into her pocket and pulled out the small beacon, clicking it on, letting it fall to the ground.
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Deku clicked through his computer, finishing paperwork Kaachan didn't do, as usual. Habits seemed to have transcended time. Bakugo liked being in the action, not the paperwork that came afterwards, and with Hallie on leave, it was up to him.

His brows furrowed when her heard a beeping sound coming from his bag in the corner. He blinked for a moment before scrambling, ripping it open. "The beacon," he gasped and smiled, "Mika, hang on..."

He pulled out his phone, "Kaachan, the beacon..."
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Mika slung open the door to the large metal building, gasping for air. Eyes turned to look at her. At least forty villains, ones she had helped create. Lena sat in a chair, as though she had been addressing them, "Mikasa, a pleasant surprise."

Mika heard Sting catch up to her, putting away his blade, "She needed to stretch her legs."

She swallowed and walked inside, eyeing the inhabitants. Lena stood and smiled, "This is all of your hard work, Mikasa."

"I see," she walked up to Lena, "it's a shame..."

"It is, isn't it," Lena looked her over, "I offer you the world, and in return I get betrayed." Mika felt a searing pain in her stomach. Sting stopped himself from moving forward. Her grey eyes landed on a pair of scissors exiting her person as she fell to one knee. Lena tossed her weapon to the dirt floor, "Lessons learned today. Don't disappoint me."

Mika ground her teeth as she watched the group making their exit, Sting lingered a moment before turning to follow them. She took this moment, as blood pooled around her to send Lena into the metal wall, manipulating her spilled blood like crimson tentacles.

Lena landed with a thud on the floor. Mika took this opportunity as she began to concentrate on the blood flowing through the veins of "her" creations. She groaned at the pain coming from her torso. Why do they always aim for the stomach, she complained to herself.

Lena felt something happening within her as she crawled across the ground towards Mika. Her body began to feel heavy, as if it was being filled with sand. Her quirk fought back instinctively, making steam rise from her skin.
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Hawks laid back in his bed, scrolling mindlessly through his phone. No way was he patrolling tonight with this storm, too much wind for him. His golden eyes blinked for a moment as an odd feeling came over him. It was an odd tug in the back of his mind that made his wings ruffle, like a weird sense.

He sat up and sighed, stretching his massive wings, seeing if it went away. Goosebumps ran up his arms. "What the hell?"

He stood and flipped his light on, looking them over. A buzzing sound pulled his gaze as his eyes narrowed. He grabbed the phone, "Tokoyami what's-"

He tossed the phone on the bed, and was out of the door before he could think.