The Demon Within

Chapter 9 Friend or Foe?

Walking out of Nomura Academy's gates, Izuku kept his black hoodie up to cover up his face and horns while his matching sweatpants were only worn for the flexibility factor. He ignored those that stared at his outfit, opting to listen to Shiori while she remained in her own home.

"Little One, are you sure you want to leave the safety of the school?" She asked inquisitively to him.

So it wasn't you that gave me that headache? He asked in return, an eyebrow arching up for pure emphasis. Was it my genes then?

"The possibilities are endless. Though the most likely answers are the interference of another otherworldly being, someone trying to take your soul, or a demon trying to use your body as a portal." She listed before humming to herself while Izuku thought over the options.

Staying silent, the freckled boy flashed his student ID over a machine before leaving the school grounds. If it was another being, wouldn't I be able to see them? He inquired, searching for more information to find the most feasible answer.

"Not necessarily. You are able to see me due to the bond I made between our souls. Meanwhile, other otherworldly beings will remain invisible to you without the activation of your demonic genes."

Wait. He interrupted her, his eyes widening at her answer. What did you do with my soul!?

"I merely fused our souls so we can never be separated."

Can never be separated!? But... But what if I die? Does that mean I'm still stuck with you!? He asked frantically, mixing in a stutter with his thoughts.

"I suppose I had not thought of the consequences. Plus, once your demon genes are fully awakened, you will be immortal like I am."

NO! NO! NO! I'm stuck with you forever!

"Is there something wrong with me? I provided you with power."

I only needed you for power... I just needed a stepping stone to get closer to becoming the number one hero. If I'm stuck with you forever, I have no idea what will happen. What if someone finds out about you? Then they'll consider me a villain! Or worse! They'll think I'm dealing with the enemy and will kick me out of the Hero Association!

"Little One, please stop mumbling." The demon woman interrupted, breaking off the freckled boy's internal rant. "Focus on the matter at hand: fighting villains."

Okay... I can do that. He replied to her, looking around him. He was surrounded by nameless citizens going about their afternoon without a care in the world. The green-haired boy sighed, he was in the midst of civilians with no sign of a villain, or at least, not an obvious sign appeared in the vicinity.

So he ventured onward, still searching for a villain to fight. Well over an hour passed with no sight of a chance for Izuku to let his blood boil. Throughout that hour he walked through the town with a dutiful eye keeping track of the time he had left. Eventually, he had wandered downtown, far away from the academy he would have to return to, yet he kept looking.

Suddenly, a scream burst out, alerting the freckled boy and causing him to turn to his left. Without a second thought, he began to charge toward the source, following the sequential screams that proceeded the first. When he arrived at the source, he found a simply disturbing scene. A woman was getting raped with her clothes already torn into shreds and blood splattered against the wall of an alley.

Barely a second passed before Izuku stabbed the offender and kept him pinned to the ground by stepping on his face. Now that she was free, the woman covered her private areas with her arms while she watched Izuku hold her attacker down.