Sero's sister

Chapter 37: Shadows in the Fray

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The day began like any other at U.A. The sun was shining brightly, students were buzzing with energy, and Y/N was in the middle of her training session with Class 1-B. However, a tense atmosphere lingered in the air, one that everyone seemed to sense but couldn't quite articulate.

"Focus, everyone!" Sero called out, his voice cutting through the chatter. "Let's keep our heads in the game. We've got the sports festival coming up, and we need to be ready!"

As the class began their exercises, Y/N couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. She glanced out the window, spotting dark clouds gathering ominously on the horizon. But she brushed it off, telling herself it was just her imagination.

Moments later, the peaceful day shattered like glass. A loud crash echoed through the campus, sending students scrambling in every direction.

"Everyone, stay calm!" Eraser Head shouted, his voice laced with urgency. "It's a Nomu attack! Class 1-A, stay with your teachers! Class 1-B, regroup!"

Y/N's heart raced as she spotted the hulking figure of a Nomu breaking through the gate, its grotesque form towering over the students. Panic surged through the crowd, but Y/N's instincts kicked in. She had to help.

"Come on, we have to go!" she yelled to her classmates, pushing against the tide of students trying to escape.

Just as they regrouped, Y/N caught sight of Bakugou fighting off a Nomu nearby. His fierce determination inspired her, and she felt her own resolve strengthen. But suddenly, a second Nomu broke away from the chaos, its eyes locked onto her.

"Y/N! Watch out!" Sero yelled from a distance, but his warning came too late.

The Nomu lunged toward her, its massive fist swinging in a deadly arc. Y/N barely managed to sidestep, but the blow sent her stumbling backward. She hit the ground hard, gasping as pain radiated through her body.

"Get away from her!" Bakugou shouted, his voice filled with fury. He charged at the Nomu, but as he reached for Y/N, a group of teachers rushed in, their quirk activation a flurry of movement.

But they were too far away, and in that moment, Y/N felt a surge of panic. Just as the Nomu was about to strike again, a figure shot out from the shadows.

"Move!" a voice commanded.

Before she could process what was happening, Dabi and Toga leaped into action, their figures a blur. Dabi unleashed a torrent of flames, catching the Nomu off guard and forcing it to retreat momentarily. Toga, with a gleeful laugh, threw a knife that landed squarely in the Nomu's arm, drawing its attention away from Y/N.

"What are you doing here?" Y/N gasped, her heart pounding as she tried to understand their presence amidst the chaos.

"Saving your ass, obviously," Dabi replied, glancing at her with a hint of irritation mixed with something softer. "Don't get caught up in the crossfire, alright?"

Toga beamed at Y/N, her playful demeanor unshaken. "You're so brave, Y/N! Just keep being you!"

The League of Villains' sudden appearance created a shockwave of confusion among the Pro Heroes and students alike. Y/N couldn't believe they had come to help her, but before she could process the situation, Dabi gave her a firm push toward Bakugou.

"Go! We've got this!" he shouted.

Y/N hesitated for a second, glancing back at them. "Wait! You can't—"

"Just go!" Dabi insisted, his eyes flashing with urgency.

In that moment, the Nomu regained its footing, shaking off the attacks and charging at Y/N once more. Bakugou was back on his feet, eyes fierce as he prepared to strike.

"Y/N, get behind me!" he yelled, positioning himself protectively in front of her.

As the Nomu approached, the ground beneath it exploded in a burst of light and sound. Y/N watched in awe as Bakugou unleashed a powerful blast, forcing the creature back. The Nomu staggered, allowing Bakugou the chance to launch another attack.

"Stay down!" Bakugou shouted, his determination unwavering as he continued his assault.

Y/N felt a rush of gratitude mixed with fear. She wanted to help, but all she could do was watch as Bakugou took on the monstrous foe. Suddenly, she felt a tug at her heart, knowing she couldn't stay a bystander.

Just as she was about to join the fight, a flurry of shadows caught her attention. The League of Villains was engaging with the Nomu in a coordinated attack, distracting it and giving Bakugou the opening he needed.

"Get to safety!" Kurogiri called out, his voice calm amidst the chaos.

Y/N's heart raced as she took a step back, realizing how chaotic the situation had become. The Nomu was struggling against both Bakugou's explosions and the League's attacks, but Y/N could see that they were all fighting for their lives.

Suddenly, with one final explosion from Bakugou, the Nomu crumpled to the ground, defeated. Y/N felt a wave of relief wash over her, but it was short-lived.

"Get everyone to safety!" Eraser Head barked, his voice commanding.

As the dust settled, Y/N turned to find Dabi and Toga preparing to vanish into the shadows once more.

"Wait!" she called out, running towards them. "You can't just leave!"

"We're not here to play hero," Dabi replied, his tone steady but laced with a hint of something softer. "But you're not alone. Remember that."

Before she could say anything else, Kurogiri opened a portal, and with a final glance back, the League of Villains slipped away into the darkness, leaving Y/N breathless.

Bakugou stepped up beside her, his expression fierce yet worried. "You okay?"

"I—yeah, I'm fine," Y/N replied, still processing what had just happened. "But they—"

"Don't think about them," he interrupted, his eyes intense. "Focus on yourself. You can't keep getting involved with them. They're dangerous."

Y/N opened her mouth to protest, but Bakugou cut her off again. "I mean it, Y/N. I care about you too much to let you get hurt."

She looked at him, his concern evident in his fiery gaze. "I know you care, Bakugou. But they need help too. They're not all bad."

"Not all bad?" he echoed incredulously. "They attacked us! They're the enemy!"

"Maybe, but that doesn't mean they're irredeemable," Y/N argued, her voice steady. "I just want to understand."

Bakugou's jaw clenched as he struggled to find the right words. "You don't get it, do you? They're not just misunderstood. They're dangerous."

"I know that, but I want to help them, not join them," Y/N insisted, her heart racing.

Bakugou sighed, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "You're going to get yourself hurt if you keep this up."

Before Y/N could respond, the chaos of the attack began to dissipate, the reality of their situation settling in. Bakugou's protective instinct flared again, and he stepped closer, trying to convey his fierce concern without words.

"Just promise me you'll be careful," he said finally, his voice softer.

"I promise," Y/N replied, meeting his intense gaze.

As they stood together amidst the aftermath, Y/N felt a strange mixture of emotions swirling within her. The fight had been fierce, but it had only strengthened her resolve to understand the League while holding on to the bond she had with Bakugou.

With everything that had happened, she knew the path ahead would be complicated, but she was ready to navigate it—one step at a time.