Burning Up

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Earlier in the day

Typically, birthdays are wonderful days of celebration, joy and laughter. Family and friends coming together to celebrate the birth of whoever is near and dear to them. However, this is not the case for Izumi Yagi. Due to her twin brother's disappearance and the emergence of the so-called "Green Devil", her parents were too busy doing hero work or work with the police.

"That's why we're gonna take down that vigilante bastard!" Katsuki said, igniting his palms. Despite being an egocentric narcissist, he is surprisingly clever. Based on the places of the most recent strikings the vigilante has had, he deduced that the Green Devil has been moving toward an area close to them. Instead of going to the police with this hunch, the two of them decided it would be better if they handled an outlaw without any certification.

"This guy was first seen around here when Izuku disappeared. He might know something about where he is! We'll make him talk!" Izumi said. "Plus, this'll be our big debut, catching a vigilante the heroes and police couldn't!" Katsuki said.

Present

And that's how the three of them found themselves in a dark alley. Izumi and Bakugo were facing the Green Devil, ready to beat him into submission. Izuku, on the other hand, felt his emotions rising higher, but he kept his heart in check. His mouth was still being covered by his hand so he wouldn't be recognized. "No more running, ya bastard!" Katsuki yelled with sparks coming out of his palms. "You're gonna wish the pros arrested you when we're done!" Izumi spoke up. "Tell us what you did to my brother!"

Izuku didn't know whether to feel angry or touched. On the one hand, Izumi seemed to be blaming the vigilante for what happened to him, not taking any responsibility for her actions. And Bakugo seemed to be prioritizing personal glory over doing what was actually right. But on the other, she seemed truly concerned about her brother. Izuku closed his eyes and slowly lowered his hand from his mouth. Suddenly, green flames emerged from his mouth and created a scarf of sorts that covered from his nose to his collarbone. Two ends flowed behind him. He opened his eyes and they glowed with his quirk, too. The hair covering his forehead rose due to the literal fire in his eyes.

 The hair covering his forehead rose due to the literal fire in his eyes

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He masked his voice, making it slightly deeper and rough. "What are you doing here?" A simple question. Izumi and Bakugo momentarily froze at the familiarity of his voice. And the flames surrounding his mouth... "Leave." the Devil spoke again, attaching his respirator to his hip. He shifted his position and let them see the four unconscious men lit by cold flames.

Despite his triumph, Katsuki still held his victory hungry smile. "We're not like the street trash you like to hang out with!" He lunged at the Green Devil with his right arm cocked back. Izumi was behind and threw small objects to back the blonde up. 'So obvious...' Izuku internally sighed. He effortlessly dodged the incoming projectiles, and blocked Katsuki's right hook with his forearm coated in protective fire. "Is this how you thank someone for saving your life?" The moment he made contact, Bakugo froze.

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