Frostbite - Bakugo Katsuki x OC

Eri's rescue part 2

As they stood in the open hall after the fall, the rumbling of the walls intensified again. The oppressive atmosphere grew even thicker, and before they could react, three figures emerged from the shadows ahead. The villains stepped forward, their faces twisted with confidence and malice, clearly ready to block their path.

-More of them,- Kirishima muttered, hardening his fists instinctively.

Suneater, who had been silently wrestling with his own doubts, suddenly stepped forward, determination flashing in his eyes.

- I'll handle this,- he said, his voice more steady than it had been in recent moments. His arm transformed—one into a massive tentacle, the other into a crab-like pincer. -You guys need to stick to the plan and keep moving. Go after Eri.

- But—- Deku started to protest, his concern for Suneater evident.

- No,- Suneater interrupted, his tone firm. -Lemillion's counting on us. If we waste time here, we'll never reach Eri in time. I can handle these guys.

For a second, Sora's gaze lingered on Suneater, recognizing the conflict still simmering inside him, but she nodded. There was no time to argue.

Fat Gum, who had been watching with a sharp eye, gave a decisive nod.

- He's right. We've got a job to do. Don't worry, Suneater's more than capable.- His usual cheerful tone was replaced by serious resolve. -I'll take these guys on with him. You all need to go.

A sudden rush of movement from the villains broke the brief conversation, their quirks flaring up as they charged. The hulking villain with spiked arms lunged toward them, his fists transforming into deadly clubs, while the snake-like woman lashed out with her elongated, venomous limbs.

Before they could attack, Aizawa reacted quickly. His eyes flared red as he activated his quirk, locking onto the three villains and erasing their abilities.

- Suneater, now!- Aizawa barked.

The villains, caught off guard, hesitated as their quirks were suddenly nullified. Suneater seized the moment, his arm rapidly transforming into the tentacle of an octopus as he lashed out, binding all three villains in a crushing grip. They struggled, but without their quirks, they were powerless against his strength.

Suneater gritted his teeth as he tightened his hold, forcing the villains into submission.

- Bind them while you still can,- Aizawa commanded.

With a swift kick, Suneater smashed the villains into a nearby wall, cracking the concrete and leaving an opening large enough for the others to escape through.

- Go!- Suneater shouted, his voice strained but filled with resolve. -I'll take care of this. You guys need to catch up with Lemillion. And take care of him... and Eri.

Sora hesitated for just a second, watching as Suneater held his ground, the weight of his inner battle clear. But she knew what needed to be done. She turned and dashed through the opening in the wall, followed closely by Deku, Kirishima, Uraraka, Asui, and Aizawa.

Fat Gum gave Suneater one last look of encouragement before moving after the others.

- You've got this, kid,- he said with a grin. -Make us proud.

Suneater nodded silently, his focus entirely on keeping the villains restrained. The sound of battle faded as the group disappeared through the wall, their footsteps echoing down the hallways beyond.

As Sora ran with the others, her mind raced. They were getting closer to Eri, closer to the heart of the operation. Lemillion was ahead, facing the unknown alone, but they would catch up soon. Sora's gaze flickered with determination, her heart set on the goal ahead.