Villainous

Chapter Nine - League

Toga slid the phone back into her pocket, and spun around to face Ochako. "They'll probably be there soon, so we should get to moving."

"Okay." The hero nodded.

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"Just through here now." Toga pointed to the final turn in the labyrinth of alleyways they'd gone down.

"Hey, Toga?" Ochako said meekly.

"Hm?" The blonde stopped to look at Ochako, who seemed to fiddle with her shirt nervously. "Don't tell me you're backing out.." Her tone was condescending, but threatening all in the same.

"No! It's not that." Ochako was quick to defend her resolve. "It's just a little nerve wracking, is all." The hero met the other girl's eyes, watching for a reaction.

"You'll be fine." Toga moved closer to her, taking the hero's hand in her own. "They won't hurt you. I promise they're actually really nice! They're my family!"

Toga didn't seem malicious now, only reassuring. Maybe that's why Ochako tightened her grip on the blonde's hand and walked forward with her, into territory unknown by heroes, whether pro or in-training.

"Okay." Ochako took the turn with Toga, leading them out of the alley and to a small warehouse looking building. It was near the port, probably falling under the aquatic heroes jurisdiction. It was well kept, though it had it's share of broken windows. It probably hadn't had any government approved business run out of it in years. This made it a hot destination for anyone looking to get their hands on anything not quite legal.

"Twice and Dabi kicked out some drug dealers, and use this place to run their money operations. They're basically bank loaners, but with higher interest and fewer questions." Toga explained. A purple glow came from one of the windows, eliciting a "Right on time" from the blonde.

"They're here?" Ochako asked, still refusing to let go of the villain's hand.

"Yeah. Hey, don't get so worked up, little hero. You've met two of the five of us, you'll be fine!" Toga said excitedly. The closer they got, the more the blonde began smiling. Was this a trap, or was she that happy to introduce them? Either way, Ochako couldn't back out now. Logically she's the closest of every attempt to get in with the League.

Plus, there wasn't time to plan an escape route. She didn't know the area, though the League probably did, especially Twice and Dabi. They presumably hung around the area for their scheme to work. Ochako would be caught if she ran, and then they'd know for sure she wasn't to be trusted. It was the low road today, get in close with the villains for now. Then? It was only the high life, stopping them, saving the world, being able to take care of her parents!

"Hey Crazy. You didn't get killed sneaking into U.A? That's a surprise." A scarred man with black hair spoke from just outside the warehouse's massive doors. He laughed dryly. Ochako recognized him as Dabi.

"Yeah, yeah." Toga waved him off, and the man smiled slightly. "Negate, this is Dabi! Dabi, Negate!" She gestured between the two.

"Hey." He said. His voice was raspy and possibly boarding malicious. Ochako wasn't sure if this was for intimidation or due to the fact that his throat was burnt and charred like the rest of his body.

"Hello." She replied back, her voice wavering slightly more than intended. She took a breath and tried to act confident and normal, channeling as much of All Might and Eraserhead's composure that she could.