Heaven's Echo, Hell's Embrace

The Letter

Izuku POV:

I looked in the bathroom mirror at my freshly changed bandages. Earlier I was lifting beer crates and well, my stiches didn't agree. 

I sighed, pulled on more comfortable shirt and moved downs stairs, I hit the open button and unlocked the door swinging it back and allowing everyone in.

I don't have a fee to enter or age limit, but I also don't serve minors alcohol. 

I never opened the club to earn lot of money, more of a way to hide some of my money. 

"Heyy Bartender" 

I sighed and turned to look at Pinkie. 

"Why are you here?" I looked at Kiri and Kami behind her. "acually I changed my mind. I don't want to know"

With that I turned back to the bar and leapt over in. 

"Want you regular?" I asked mina.

"Yes please! These two can have a rum and coke." She slide onto a seat as I began to mix the drinks. 

After I sat the drinks infront of them and moved to contiune taking drink orders. 

It wasn't until later a fight broke out. 

Peoples cheering was deafening and I glared at the pair rolling on the floor. 

"Knock it off you two, Don't make me come over there"

But they didn't hear me. 

I slide over my bar and approached them, Kiri and Kami following behind me. 

People cleared out of my road as I walked cheeky grins on their faces since they knew I don't tolerate fights. 

"Oi! Knock it off" I tried again as I got closer but still they don't listen. 

I reached down and grabbed them both by the hair lifting them away from each other and mildly wincing at the pull on my already tender stitches. 

"Knock it off" I snarled at the two in my grip. Watching as their faces turned a ghostly white. 

"Do it again and I will ban you for life understood" After they nodded I dropped them on the floor and returned to my spot behind the bar. Gesturing for the DJ to continue. 

Kiri and Kami returned to their seats giggling. 

"What are you giggling about" I asked them as I lifted my shirt to descreatly check the bullet wound Momo had stiched up.

"I'm going to have to change the bandages again" I snarled under my breath as I felt the warmth of blood on my shoulder. 

"You shouldn't have done that" Mina remarked watching me and leapt over the counter to stand beside me. Lifting my shirt to inspect it herself. 

"It's fine" I say pulling away from her and moving to make more drinks. 

I honestly didn't care that she was behind the Bar and was acually amused when she attempted to mix a drink. 

"Pinkie you will kill someone with that much" I said smiling a little as I watched her. 

"Watch out Mina, I got this" Kiri jumped over the bar as Mina turned to the seat he vacated.

I was plesently surprised when he began mixing drinks like he had done it before. 

"I use to be a bartener" Kiri smiled as he noted me watching him. 

I nodded and left him to it. 

The night flowed smoothly expecally with the extra help behind the bar. But it was surpiringly fun too.

Kiri approched me in the last fifteen minutes. "Hey, Uhh Some men want to talk to you" 

I nodded and walked to the two men in suits that was waiting. 

Without a word one handed me a blood red envolope and I hesitated in taking it. 

"I said no more" I say instead eyeing the envolope. 

"Young Midoriya" 

I froze and turned my gaze to the blonde approaching the bar. 

"Maybe we can talk somewhere more private" 

I walked to the mic "Get the fuck out" 

Kaimi, Mina and Kiri looked at me shocked and stood there unsure what to do.

"Stay" I muttered as I walked past and stood infront of them.

"Open the envolope" 

"All Might, you said I was done with these" I said an icey edge to my voice. 

"It's not what you think it is." All Might said with a small smile

"And what do I think it is?" 

"A goverment Hit"

I looked shocked at him. 

Holly shit it's not what I thought

I took the envolope and opened it with a letter opener handed to me. 

Dear Deku,


I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am reaching out to you to extend an invitation that may pique your interest—a hand-to-hand combat challenge as the champion of our guild against a rival assassin guild.

In our line of work, prowess in close combat speaks volumes about an assassin's skill and ability.

This challenge aims to showcase the best of what our guilds have to offer,

The rules for the contest are simple yet demanding. No weapons, no gadgets, just your bare hands and wits. The fight will take place in a neutral venue, overseen by impartial judges to ensure fairness and adherence to the agreed-upon rules.

Your reputation as one of the most formidable fighters in your guild precedes you, and we believe that your participation in this challenge would elevate the event to new heights.

It is an opportunity not only to demonstrate your abilities but also to forge a path towards mutual respect and understanding between our guilds.

Please take the time to consider this invitation thoughtfully.

Your decision carries weight and could potentially influence the dynamics between our organizations moving forward.

We eagerly await your response and hope for a thrilling and honorable showdown.

Thank you for considering our proposal, and we look forward to your reply.

Warm regards,

Nezu

Head Hunter of the UA Guild. 

I looked up at All might wit a sigh. 

"This isn't and Invitation is it?" 

"No, I look forwards to it Champion" With a smirk he walked off leaving me there staring after him. 

"I'm confused" Kami suddenly pipped up.

"Not gonna lie same" Kiri added with a nod from Mina.