Sʜᴏᴛᴏ's Tᴡɪɴ (Yᴀɴᴅᴇʀᴇ Mʏ Hᴇʀᴏ Aᴄᴀᴅᴇᴍɪᴀ x F. Rᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ)

Cʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ 6

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Aftermath of the Hero Killer's arrest

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"You look stupid" Hanako snickered, crossing her arms as she watched Ren adjusting the straps of a poorly made Stain-inspired mask

He’d found it at a small shop, practically falling over himself to try it on, only to end up looking awkward

"What? I'm just trying it out for cosplay!" Ren defended himself, pulling the mask off with a huff

You couldn’t help but chuckle, shaking your head at his attempt

"Alright, better hurry up, I'm starving" you reminded them, scrolling through your phone as you waited for the two of them to get over their bickering

The day had been a whirlwind, and the trip to this shop was supposed to take your mind off things

You’d been reading article after article about the recent capture of the Hero Killer Stain, and seeing Endeavor’s name plastered everywhere as the hero who’d brought him down stirred up your frustration

'If only it had been All Might... ' you thought to yourself, sighing. You couldn’t deny the impact that All Might had on people, the way he represented hope

Endeavor? He could never quite match that image, and seeing him as the face of Stain’s takedown felt... wrong

You glanced back up to see Ren and Hanako still fussing over the pile of merch, everything from Stain-inspired pins to clunky bracelets decorated with the Hero Killer’s grim emblem

Ren’s face lit up as he held up a Stain-branded water bottle, clearly entertained by the absurdity of it all

“Better hurry up, or else I’ll head to some fancy café by myself” you teased, smirking as you slid your phone into your pocket

Ren groaned “Alright alright, we’re coming. But if you leave us behind, don’t blame me if I spend all my money on these dumb trinkets!”

Hanako rolled her eyes, nudging him toward the exit "Please, nobody's stopping you from doing that”

The three of you finally made your way out of the shop, laughing and bantering as you left the chaos of the Stain-inspired merch behind

As for your friend Ren, he couldn’t seem to stop yapping about Stain, going on and on about how cool the Hero Killer was, describing every detail with an excitement that had you and Hanako rolling your eyes

'Here there, everywhere.. It’s all about Stain' you thought with a small sigh

The three of you made your way to your favorite café, grabbing a table by the window where you could watch the passersby

After ordering, your treat this time, you paid for everyone’s food, feeling a bit indulgent

“Yes, we know you think Stain is awesome, Ren! We get it!” Hanako finally snapped, barely holding back her exasperation

Ren raised his hands defensively, but there was a playful grin on his face “What can I say? I appreciate a villain with strong ideals”

You smirked, leaning forward “Why not just date him, then? Nothing’s stopping you!” you teased, nudging him with your elbow

“Hey!” Ren protested, crossing his arms with a pout. He opened his mouth to defend himself, but instead, a sly look crossed his face “Says the ones who keep fangirling over Hawks”

Hanako rolled her eyes but couldn’t hide her smile “Yeah, but at least we fangirl over a hero, Ren” she teased, sticking her tongue out at him

“Fine fine, judge me all you want” Ren said, feigning offense “But someday, you’ll see, Stain had some points. Maybe villains aren’t so different from heroes!”

You chuckled as you sipped your drink, feeling the usual warmth of being with friends wash over you. For now, you could set aside your thoughts about Endeavor and Stain, just enjoying the moment

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Meanwhile, in a dimly lit corner of Kamino, Yokohama, the aftermath of a recent commotion filled the air with tension

Shigaraki, seething with frustration, had just stormed out, leaving the bar in a heavy silence

Breaking the silence, the dark-haired newcomer, Dabi, leaned casually against the bar and turned his piercing gaze toward Kurogiri

“By the way,” he asked with a hint of indifference “can this League track people down?”

Kurogiri paused, studying Dabi for a moment “Why? Are you looking for someone in particular?” he asked, his tone low but curious

Dabi’s expression remained unreadable, a flicker of something briefly crossing his face “I am” he replied simply

Kurogiri considered this, his misty form shifting thoughtfully “Well, Giran, the broker who introduced you, might be of some assistance in that regard” he suggested

“Ooo!” Toga interjected enthusiastically, bouncing up and down “I’m curious! Who are you looking for?” She giggled, leaning in closer, her eyes wide with excitement

Dabi rolled his eyes, ignoring her usual bubbly antics “'Might' help?” he muttered, sounding unimpressed “That’s not much to go on, then”

Undeterred, Kurogiri probed further “So, who exactly are you searching for?”

For a moment, Dabi hesitated, but then, as if it hardly mattered, he answered flatly “Y/N Todoroki”

Kurogiri’s eyes narrowed, the name ringing familiar “Todoroki? As in, the missing child of Endeavor?” he asked, his voice taking on a hint of intrigue

“Why would you be interested in a girl like her? Is there... a connection?” Kurogiri pressed, sensing there was more beneath Dabi’s usual dispassionate demeanor

Dabi’s gaze turned “Don’t ask questions” His voice held a finality that left Kurogiri silent, but the bartender’s curiosity remained

In the tense quiet that followed, the implications lingered, Dabi’s search was personal, and his reasons were his own

Dabi’s POV

As much as I wanted to scream it out loud, to make everyone here know that Y/N is my precious sister, I held back

I couldn’t risk exposing my identity. Not yet. I needed to be smart about this, there was too much at stake if they found out who I really am

But Y/N... my mind drifting to the memories buried deep. I'm sure you're somewhere in this country

They said you went missing, just a child when it happened

How Endeavor allowed that to happen, I’ll Never Forgive him

He wouldn’t protect you the way you deserve

Not like I would

If I find you, little sister, I swear I’ll never let you out of my sight

I’ll protect you, shield you from the horrors of this filthy world that doesn’t deserve you

This promise is my own, and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep it. Until then, I just have to play my cards right and wait