Smile for Me

Chapter 26: The Heist

Maniacal POV

"Alright, people. It's go time." Dabi said to the group, slightly turning his head from the drivers seat.

Today, the League of Villains were going to due some petty thieving, so Mr. Anti-chap stick and off-brand evil Grillby stayed behind, leaving Dabi, Twice, Toga and Madame Maniacal.

"Are we there yet?" Toga asked Dabi from the backseat of the van.

"I just said it's go time."

"That doesn't mean we're here!" she argued.

Dabi sighed, and turned a corner.

"When we get there, is everyone clear on the plan? In and out, no messing around. We grab that jewel, and whatever Toga and Twice can pick up on the way in, and that's it. Got it?"

"Ugh. I'm not trying to be a backseat driver, put who died and made you leader of this mission?" Maniacal whined from the backseat.

"No one died- Shigaraki just put him in charge." Twice commented.

"Whatever." Maniacal mumbled, looking out of the window.

"We're here."

They got out of the car, and as Maniacal was about to follow, Dabi held out the palm of his hand, stopping her.

"Um, you're kinda in the way." Maniacal deadpanned.

"You're not going anywhere. You're the getaway driver."

"What?! Are you kidding me? Just because you don't like me-"

He held out his hand again, interrupting her. "The others have more experience, we need a driver, and the Heroes are probably looking for your face on security camera's because Eraserhead saw you last time. You. Stay. Here." he commanded.

As she the pouting villain waited in the car, the passed the time by staring off into space. She hated to say it, but he had a point. We don't want the Heroes finding her just yet...

Unless...

She waited for a few minutes, until:

"...Okay, that's it. I'm bored. I'll just e careful."

The bluenette stepped out of the drivers seat, leaving the car running. They likely already had the place locked down by now, so she could at least help them carry the loot.

She stepped in through the back door that the others went through, and carefully looked around. Madame Maniacal saw that the coast was clear, and continued on into the jewelry store.

Why did we have to pick such a stereotypical villain job? I mean, stealing a specific jewel from a guarded store? Come on!

As she entered the main room, she saw that Toga and Twice were patrolling the room with the other people in the store lined up against one wall on their knees.

Suddenly, Madame Maniacal turned and saw a knife a few inches from her face.

"It's just me, Toga."

"Oh! Sorry bestie! I thought you were a Hero for a second there! I'm excited you've come to join the fun! Come on! This boy over here would be sooo cute if we can make him bleed a little!"

"No thanks, Toga. I'm just here to help you guys carry some stuff. Plus, Dabi said no messing around."

"But it's just one tiny little cut!!"