Midori the Villain

Material Girls

The death of Endeavor ate up all the news. As promised The King and Queen of Villains and their league of followers delivered the story of the century covering over even the Hero Killer Stain. There was already some speculation about their involvement together and Izumi wanted that made into concrete evidence. By having witnesses of Karma and Stain working together it was bound to add credibility to their actions and cause. The trick was to actually make it happen.

"You heard back from him?" Izumi asked and pushed herself up against a corner in the busy train station.

"Yes," Kurogiri spoke from the other end. "He's been scouting for some time, but he says he's sure of his next target. He wants you to accompany him."

"Sounds like fun." Her lips curves into a smirk and she waved to Kaminari and Kirishima as they walked passed her to catch their train. "When?"

"Wednesday. He says routine will have this hero walk straight into the perfect hunting grounds. He gave me the coordinates."

"Good... get with Tomura, Dabi and Toga. Toga is to be prepared to take my place at any given moment so I can properly prepare for my date." She smiled at the term, knowing Toga would appreciate that terminology.

"Yes, my queen. I shall call once all the preparations have been made "

"Good. See you in two days." She hung up and picked up her hero costume case. She started heading for her terminal when she spotted Bakugo and Todoroki walking together. The odd sight had her curious and she walked towards them. "Well this is rare seeing the two of you together."

"We don't have a choice in the matter." Bakugo grunted irritably. "We both picked the same damn hero to train with."

"Really?" Izumi looked at Todoroki. He shifted his gaze away from her, and a stab of guilt surprised her. She clenched her fist around the handle of her case. God damn it, she thought with a small wince, she'd been so proud of the display. She relished in the panic, the mourning, and the speculation she and the league had caused. Yet the moment she saw Todoroki's face all of the joy and pride vanished. Why the fuck did she care about him? He was just another pawn, another piece in her game to use!

"We're going to miss our train, Bakugo." Shoto said and turned his back to Izumi.

"Todoroki-kun..." Izumi instinctively stepped towards him. She wasn't sure what to say at first. What did you say to the son of the man you murdered? "I'm sorry about your dad. I know he wasn't the ideal father but... he was still your family."

"You don't need to apologize. You're relieved aren't you?" Shoto glanced back, his gaze cool and distant which added to the stab of guilt in her chest. "He won't go prying into your personal life now."

"That doesn't matter..." She grit her teeth and lowered her eyes. "That never mattered to me. It just pissed me off that he would go that far to control you. That he would-" She started to explain but he cut her off with a quick yet calm statement.

"Well now he can't control anyone. He's dead." The sheer truth of it, paired with his icy tone made her inwardly shudder. "It's just like you said, it doesn't matter. The only thing that matters now is what to do from here." He starts walking away from her, the sight of his strong back and tense presence reminded her of the Sports Festival. "I'm going to become a top hero. When I do I won't let murderous freaks like them rule the world. I'll find the bastards myself and bring them to justice." The steely resolve behind his words was enough to have fear shaking up Izumi's spine.

"You and Iida are birds of a feather..." She murmured looking to Bakugo who had been watching her the entire time. "Look after him, Kacchan? Make sure he doesn't do anything stupid."