Dark Reciprocation (Katsuki Bakugo x OC)(Villain Bakugo)

Chapter 96

The group sits around a large table in a room lit by a single overhead light. The tension is palpable as Bakugo leans against the wall, arms crossed, his expression grim. He glances around at his team—Kaminari, Kirishima, and Sero—all waiting for him to speak.

Bakugo lets out a slow breath, knowing this conversation could change everything. "We're leaving," he says bluntly, his voice firm. The words hit the group like a shockwave. He doesn't wait for questions, diving straight into what needs to be said. "I talked to Grandma. And before that, I talked to Rio."

Kirishima furrows his brow, sensing that whatever Bakugo's about to say isn't going to be easy to swallow. "What did they say, man?" he asks cautiously.

"Rio," Bakugo begins, his jaw tightening, "said he wouldn't let Rosalia leave again. He wants her here, under his control. He's not letting her go, no matter what. He thinks he can use her, especially with her quirk evolving the way it has."

The group goes quiet, processing his words. Bakugo glances at each of them, his expression unreadable. "And then Grandma talked to me," he continues, his voice lowering. "She knows what Rio's doing, and she doesn't want it. She told me to take Rosalia and leave, because some people—dangerous people—are targeting her. She can't protect Rosalia from what's coming."

Kaminari's eyes widen in disbelief. "Wait, she told you to take Rose and leave? Just like that? And what, run off somewhere without them knowing?"

Bakugo nods, his expression darkening. "Yeah. She said Rio's not gonna let her go willingly, but if we stay, we're putting Rosalia at even more risk. There are people already watching her. They know her quirk is valuable, and they want her."

Sero leans back in his chair, rubbing his temples. "This is insane. So... where do we go? Japan's not an option anymore after what happened with you, and we've got no place to hide there."

Bakugo glances at Sero, knowing this is the next big hurdle. "We'll figure that out. Grandma made it clear—staying here isn't an option. Rio won't let her go, and I'm not gonna let him use her against me. Against us." He pauses, letting his words sink in. "We'll leave as soon as we're ready."

"Wait," Kirishima says, sitting up straighter. "Leave... when? Tomorrow? Next week?"

"As soon as possible," Bakugo replies, his voice leaving no room for argument. "We can't stay here much longer, not if Rio's planning on keeping her under his thumb."

Kaminari exchanges a worried glance with Kirishima. "So... what do we tell Rose? She's got family here. Grandma, Rio... Are we really just going to pull her away from them?"

Bakugo's jaw clenches. "She'll come with us. She said she would, and I believe her. She loves me, and I'm not letting her get stuck in a situation where her cousin can use her as a pawn."

Sero rubs his chin, his mind racing. "Where do we even go after this, man? I mean, we're not exactly low-profile, especially after breaking you out of prison. We can't just hop on a plane and fly anywhere."

Bakugo's eyes narrow, his tone unwavering. "We'll figure out the details. We've got enough connections. There are places where Rio's reach doesn't extend." He pauses for a moment, glancing at each member of the group. "I'm telling you now so you're ready. We leave as soon as everything's set."