A Dance to Death

Ushy.

"Don't take what's not yours, Peyusha!" My mother's voice yelled.
I crossed my arms, "Fine." I reluctantly obey.
A laugh came from my father, "There, there, Ushy."
The nickname I was called when I was younger.
I smiled, "I just really like it, daddy!"
He ruffled my hair, "I know, Ushy. I'll get it for you when your mother isn't around."

Then I turned four.
"Ushy, come along now." My father softly guided me.
I had a wide smile on my face as he guided me to the store.
"Now, Ushy," He pointed at the rows of necklaces, "which one did you want?"
I pointed at the blue stoned pendant necklace, "That one! I can fit a picture of you and I in it! Then, I'll always have you in my heart, daddy!" I said with excitement.
He softly smiled, "That's sweet, honey. I'll get it for you."

I held it close to me three days later as I watched his burnt body lay in the hospital bed. Tears rushed down my face like a waterfall. The tears stained my face like red stains white. Like blood stains the mind of a man in war.
He held my hands, his voice raspy and gasping for breath, "I love you, Ush...."
Then his eyes went dark.
Those beautiful green eyes that lit up my world like the sun went as dark as the midnight sky.
"Daddy?" I softly called, my voice confused and shaky.

My eyes shot open and I gasped.
Dabi played with my hair as the league hid together.
"Where are we?" I asked him.
"We were compromised. You've been passed out for a good five hours. All for One is in custody, our base is gone, and now we are back to where we once were." He explained, "We're in the hole with no one to rely on but each other."
I groaned, "God damnit!"
Toga played with her knife, "Don't beat yourself up. Those stupid heroes caught us because of the stupid students."
Shigaraki scratched himself, "At least we found out All Mights daughter is Pro Hero Lover. That can be used."
I sat up, my body sore, "I forgot Yuudai could manipulate already existing electricity. I mean, it was a training ground. She got me good."
Dabi chuckled, "At least you have energy; you can use your quirk now."
I sat on his lap, "Yeah. I hate her." I muttered, nuzzling into his neck.

"Touya, come on!" I exclaimed.
He ran behind me, "I'm coming, Pey! Jeez, slow down!"
I held onto his hand, "I can't hold on; my sister is finally home! I may not like her dad or our mother, but I know I'll love her! I hope she has green eyes like me!"
He rolled his eyes, "I don't understand why you're so happy."
"This is my first sibling, Touya! You already have three, so of course you don't understand why I'm happy." I stated.
I opened the door to my sister's nursery. I ran up to my mom.
"What's her name? What does she look like! Please let me see her!"
My mother moved out of my way.
I walk over to her cradle. My eyes lit up. She had green eyes like his...
"She's an angel... She's perfect..."

"Ew." I say, looking at our new hideout.
Dabi poked my side, "I don't think we have any other options, Pey."
I turned my attention to Shigaraki, "Tell me we at least have our own rooms."
He sighed, "Claim whatever room you can find."
I quickly and eagerly ran to find a room. Dabi chuckled.
"AHA!" I exclaimed, "I found one! It's mine!"
Dabi rubbed his neck, "Alright. I'll check it out."

"And there we are!" I smiled as I finally moved the stolen mattress into our new room.
Dabi raised his eyebrows questioning me, "Where did you get this nice mattress?"
"I stole it!"
"It looks new."
"Well duh, I stole it from a store!"
"After Crusty told us to lay low?"
I put my hands on my waist, "When did you start to listen to what he tells us to do? When did you even start to care about what he says? Are you alright? Feeling ill?"
He chuckled, "Just teasing you."

My head rested on his bare, scarred chest. He played with my black and purple hair with caution.
"Ushy?" Dabi muttered.
I looked up at him. I hadn't heard that nickname in forever.
"Hm?" I hummed.
"You know I do love you, right? You know I only do the things I do to you because I know you'll like them, right?" He asked me, concerned just a little.
I held his face, "Of course I know. I wouldn't allow you to do any of that if I didn't like it. I love you so much."
He looked at me longingly.
"I love you so much, Da-" I cut myself off. It wasn't Dabi talking, it was Touya. The lost boy I fell in love with. "I love you so much, Touya. My fire. My intoxicating blue flame."
"I love you too, Ushy."

Was I Ushy?