Villainous

Chapter Twenty-Two - Villainous

Trigger Warning: Lots of Major Character Death.

Viewer Discretion is Advised.

I understand that this is technically a spoiler, but some people are upset by it, and I felt the need to warn those individuals.

Also! The picture at the top was drawn by Ana! They made fanart of their interpretation of Ochako's villain suit. I asked if they wanted me to link something, but they just said to put "Drawn by Ana" so it's here twice! Thank you Ana!!

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"Hey! You know where hero went? I swear if she rats on us-!" Dabi yelled as he swung the Toga's door open, mumbling several curses under his breath. Toga was groggily sitting up, rubbing her eyes.

"What's your major malfunction dumbass? I'm trying to sleep." Toga was definitely the type to hate being woken up.

"What's happening?" Ochako looked around quickly, spotting Dabi at the door.

"Oh, never mind. I was coming to tell you it was time, but you weren't in your room, and I thought you went to tip the heroes off. Didn't know about this whole thing." He gestured towards the two of them cuddled on the bed. "My bad."

"Is it time to leave already?" Toga complained, still half asleep.

"No, but Negate's gotta get ready before we go." Dabi rolled his eyes and left.

"Well, I guess that's my cue." Ochako stretched her arms above her head and turned to Toga. "I'll be back once I'm ready."

"M'kay." The blonde was leaning against her shoulder with her eyes closed.

"That means you gotta move, Himi." Ochako nudged her.

"Hey, was that a nickname?" Toga sat up grinning.

"Yeah." The hero reddened a little at the blonde's beaming smile. She was absolutely radiant.

"Go get ready, I have to get dressed too."

"Alright."

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"Never thought I'd see this again, let alone wear it." Ochako mused, holding up her old hero suit.

"It would make sense that you were kidnapped while wearing it, since you would've been in the field. Ergo, when you 'escape' and 'return' you would be wearing it." Kurogiri said, watching the hero examine it. "Let's just hope they don't remember the Port Stop fiasco.."

Ochako nodded. "Wouldn't it be dirty and torn up if I got into a lot of fights?" She asked.

"True. I'm sure Toga or Dabi will help you mess it up." Kurogiri replied.

"Okay, well, I'm going to go change." Ochako said, leaving the mist man in the living room as she went to her room. After shutting the door, she changed into her old costume. It still fit like an old baseball glove, strange after not playing for years but still familiar. Well, it had only been about a month since she'd last worn it, not years.

The helmet with its clear glass visor slid on over her head snugly. She rolled the visor back and began putting on clunky boots that made her sound like a knight when she walked. She secured them on and took a few experimental steps to make sure she wouldn't break her ankles before heading to the door.

"Wow, look at you. I'd almost believe you were still a hero." Toga smiled before dragging Ochako into her room. She pointed to the standing mirror in the corner. "See!"

Ochako observed her reflection, from the bright pink of the suit to the gray thickness of the boots. The rings around her wrists made her feel like she was wearing handcuffs, despite never before having any on.