Accidentally time traveled (TAKE II) (COMPLETED)

Chapter 19

Dabi's glare intensifies as he confronts Hato. "I already told you, you brat, I'm not your dad!" he yells angrily. "Now answer my question, or I'll turn you to ashes!"

Hato groans in frustration. "Just forget I said anything, okay?!"

"How am I supposed to forget that?" Dabi's voice rises with impatience. "Is Hawks pregnant, yes, or no?!"

"Shut up, please!" Hato pleads, but Dabi grabs the front of his turtleneck, yanking him up until their faces are inches apart. Hato winces as he feels the hard ground beneath him.

"Now you listen here, you little punk—" Dabi snarls menacingly, but before he can continue, he's interrupted.

"Dabi!"

Dabi releases Hato, who falls back to the ground with a grunt as his head hits the cement.

"Boss, I told you; I'm going by myself!" a voice interjects, drawing their attention.

"And someone has to make sure you don't get caught!" Shigaraki hisses angrily as he approaches the two.

Dabi rolls his eyes in annoyance as a voice calls out from the front door, asking if Hato is alright. Hato tries to shout a response, but Dabi covers his mouth firmly, warning him with a menacing look. Hato's eyes widen in fear, realizing the severity of the situation.

"Hato!" Setsuko's voice calls again, her footsteps approaching.

"One word, and she's dead," Dabi whispers harshly, his grip tightening on Hato's mouth.

Hato trembles, feeling a surge of panic. "I-I'm fine! You can g-go back inside, little cousin," he manages to stammer out as Setsuko's footsteps retreat and the front door closes.

Shigaraki glares at the direction of Setsuko's voice. "That girl is persistent," he grumbles. Turning back to Hato, he demands, "Make her go away!"

Hato's breaths come out unevenly as he struggles to maintain his composure. "I... I'm fine," he repeats nervously.

"Now, answer this moron's question, and we'll leave you be," Shigaraki insists.

"Never!" Hato responds defiantly, but before he can say more, Dabi delivers a harsh kick to his stomach, causing him to double over in pain.

Suddenly, a hand wraps around the back of Dabi's throat, four fingers pressing against his skin. "Let my cousin go, or you're dust," a voice threatens ominously.

Dabi's eyes widen in surprise as he turns, igniting his palm with blue flames. Hato watches in horror as everything seems to slow down. His cousin, his little sister, is in danger, and he's unable to move a muscle.

"NO!" The word slices through the tension like a knife, causing Dabi to freeze in his tracks, his eyes widening in surprise.

Natsuo stands protectively in front of Setsuko, his arms spread out defensively as frost begins to creep across the ground beneath him. His gaze is fixed on Dabi, his expression one of fierce determination.

"Harm her, and I'll kill you myself!" Natsuo hisses angrily, sending a shiver down Dabi's spine. Even Shigaraki is taken aback by the intensity of his resolve.

Growling low in his throat, Dabi reluctantly lowers his hand, the flames flickering out. He looks away, unable to meet Natsuo's gaze.

"Nat-" Shigaraki begins, but Natsuo cuts him off with a curt command.

"Leave before Endeavor notices," Natsuo says firmly, not giving Shigaraki a chance to argue.

Shigaraki nods, pulling Dabi along with him as they vanish into the night. Setsuko sinks to her knees, tears streaming down her cheeks, and Hato wraps his arms around her tightly, trembling with emotion.