Noctem

Shoto and Y/N

Shoto and Y/N patrolled the less crowded streets, their bodies tense and ready for anything. The day had been uneventful, but they both knew that danger could strike at any moment.

"Stay sharp," Shoto said quietly, his senses on high alert. "I can't shake the feeling that something is off."

Y/N nodded, shadowy tendrils trailing at her fingertips, reflecting her readiness. "I can feel it too. But whatever happens, we'll handle it together."

Just moments later, a chilling laugh echoed from a nearby alley, sending a shiver down Y/N's spine. "Every step you take brings you closer to your doom!"

Before they could react, a group of villains emerged from the shadows, outnumbering them in an instant. "We heard you two A-rank heroes were patrolling. Let's see how strong you really are!" one of the villains taunted, brandishing wicked-looking weapons.

"Get ready!" Y/N shouted, summoning her shadows to envelop her and create a protective barrier. "We're not backing down!"

Bakugo's earlier teachings rang in her ears; she stood firm, her power crackling with anticipation.

"Let's show them what we've got!" Shoto replied, making swift eye contact with Y/N. "I'll freeze their movements; you use your shadows to control the battlefield."

Simultaneously, Shoto unleashed a wave of ice across the ground, creating an icy barrier that halted the villains in their tracks. Shadows swirled around Y/N, ready to strike as she weaved between the spikes of ice.

"Now!" Shoto commanded as Y/N released the shadows, enveloping the closest villains and binding their limbs.

As the villains struggled against her shadows, Y/N could feel energy coursing through her. "You won't get away easily!"

But from the enveloping darkness of the alley, a more menacing figure emerged. The Undertaker, a strong villain notorious for his sharp weapons and ruthless combat style, stepped forward, his presence commanding attention. Knives and blades glistened across his body, reflecting the dim light like a deadly constellation.

"You think you can stop me?" he sneered, unfazed by the chaos. "I'll carve you both to pieces!"

"Oh great, just what we needed," Y/N muttered, adrenaline flooding her system as she prepared for the fight. "Shoto, we need to focus on him!"

"Let's take him down," Shoto replied, determination shining in his eyes. "Together!"

As Undertaker lunged forward, sending a flurry of knives hurtling toward them, Y/N swiftly called forth a gust of wind, redirecting the blades into the shadows. The shadows absorbed the incoming projectiles, flickering with a supernatural energy.

"Bakugo told me that just means your attacks are ineffective!" Y/N shouted, her voice strong.

"Foolish girl!" Undertaker hissed, summoning more knives from the weapons adorning his body and throwing them with deadly aim.

"Get ready!" Shoto yelled, forming an icy barrier in front of them, which shattered the incoming blades while Y/N swept low, using her agility to dodge. She funneled shadows toward Undertaker, attempting to bind him as he moved.

"Not this time!" Y/N declared, each shadow twisting with purpose.

But the villain was agile, twisting away and countering with a sweeping slash. Y/N barely managed to dodge, the blade nicking her arm. Pain shot through her, but she pushed through, focusing on the task at hand.

"Y/N!" Shoto shouted, concern mixing with his determination as he launched an icy projectile toward Undertaker, successfully creating distance.

"Don't worry about me!" Y/N shouted back, summoning the shadows to envelop her, enhancing her power momentarily. "I can still fight!"