A Deadly Secret (Izuku Midoriya x Reader)

Chapter 76: Go!! (Season 4, Episode 7)

The next few days were tortuous. We were aware of Eri's situation but were unable to do anything except wait for further instructions. As much as I hate letting this girl's suffering continue, it's the best course of action. If we mess up on the first try, then we might not be able to save her at all. It didn't help that we weren't allowed to talk about this to any of the students.

    Mr. Aizawa had made it very clear, after the meeting, that we were going to be pulled out if the League ends up making an appearance. I say he should just let us at them. It would be easier to take them down before Shigaraki learns how to be like All For One.

    That night, I stayed with Izuku in his room. I knew that the incident was keeping him awake at night, so I tried to comfort him. His head rested on my chest, as I ran my fingers through his hair. Two muscly arms wrapped around my waist, as Izuku closed his eyes. We were enveloped in a peaceful silence, as sleep crossed both of our minds.

    A few minutes later, both of our phones started to go off. The green haired boy immediately got up, taking his phone, while handing me mine. It was exactly what we were waiting for. The search has been concluded.

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    Racing downstairs, we saw Ochaco, Tsu, and Kirishima, who all looked like they just rolled out of bed.

    "All right. You, too?" Kirishima mumbled.

    "We got it," Tsu confirmed.

    "It's happening," Izuku nodded.

-At Nighteye Agency-

    Sir Nighteye confirmed that Eri was in the place that Bubble Girl, Centipeder, and himself had been investigating this entire time.

    "Huh?" The guy, who I learned was called Rock Lock, gasped. "They're keeping this Eri girl in their stronghold?"

    Fat Gum gave a concerned look. "And by stronghold, you mean..."

    "The headquarters of the Hassaikai," Ryukyu finished. "It's their leader's residence."

    Rock Lock sighed, giving my brother an angry glare. "So, you're tellin' me all that time we spent investigating was for nothing then?"

    "Not at all, we gained plenty of new information as well," Sir Nighteye corrected.

    "How'd you confirm she was there?" Fat Gum questioned.

    What the fuck? From out of nowhere, the green and yellow haired man pulled out a pink box with magical girls on it. Did he actually buy that?

    "A member of the Hassaikai visited a nearby department store the other day," Sir Nighteye explained. That makes more sense, but why did he buy one? "He purchased a toy favored by young girls."

    "What?" Fat Gum was completely lost.

    "That's pretty sparkly," Rock Lock commented.

    "Listen, maybe the guy just likes cutesy stuff," the hero in yellow argued. "Different strokes for different folks, Nighteye. You wanna tell us what you're doin' with one, though?" Literally! Why did he buy it?!

    "Yes. I was there when he made the purchase and overheard his conversation with the store clerk." Basically, the man was trying to buy a doll for a kid. Mirai offered to help the guy, while using Foresight to confirm he was Eri's watcher. I would've paid to see that.

    "You ended up using Foresight anyway?!" Rock Lock spouted.

    "If you recall, I said I'd use it when our path was more certain," Sir Nighteye reminded.