Heiress (BnHA)

Chapter 44

When Emiri returned to consciousness, the TV was on, and a few familiar pros were shown on screen, Vlad King, Aizawa, and Nezu.

"Let's return to a few short clips from the U.A press conference that just wrapped up." A voice from the TV said.

"We are here, to apologize. A recent incident allowed harm to come to 27 first year heroes. And we staff were ill-prepared. We take responsibility for any trauma caused by our negligence. It's our duty to train heroes, but also to protect heroes in training." Aizawa said, the three of them bowing as he finished up his statement.

"I'll take the first question." A reporter in the crowd said. "Since the beginning of the year, U.A students have had four encounters with villains. This time there were students who were gravely injured. How did you explain this to their families? And what are some of the specific steps you're taking to ensure their safety in the future?"

"We will increase patrols around the school grounds, and review security measures within the school. The safety of U.A students takes top priority, leave no mistake about it."

Shame that patrols and reviewing security measures won't stop a threat that's already inside. Emiri thought, the corners of her mouth twitching upwards before falling. She could hear people shouting outside the building she was in, as well as the reporters on the TV muttering amongst themselves.

The mood was changing, people were starting to turn against U.A and hero society, and in turn, that would allow her and other to rebuild it into a newer, better society.

"Isn't that strange?" Shigaraki asked. 'The heroes are becoming the bad guys! Seems like they're not dealing with this very well. So much criticism. But everyone makes a mistake or two, right? It's not like they're supposed to be perfect. Modern day heroes sure have it rough, don't you think, Bakugo?"

"Once a hero receives payment to protect people, they aren't a real hero anymore. That's what Stain's actions taught us." Spinner said from where he was leaning against the wall.

"A hero in this society only cares about money and glory. And since the society buys into those idiotic rules, anyone deemed weak, or a looser is shoved aside. So we want to pose some questions, what is a hero? What is justice? Is the society truly fair? Soon everyone will be asking. That's when we know we've won, and you like winning, don't you?"

Emiri glanced over at Bakugo, seeing that the blond was absolutely seething with rage. She knew that Shigaraki would be able to get him angry.

"Dabi, let him go." Shigaraki said.

"You know he'll just fight." Dabi said.

"It's fine, we're recruiting him! So we should treat him as an equal. Besides, with his little classmate still tied up, I doubt he'd do anything that could possibly cause her harm if he tries to take us all on." Shigaraki glanced at Emiri, his red eyes glitzing from behind the hand mask.

"Hey Twice, you do it." Dabi said.

"Sure thing! No way." Twice responded.

"Do it."

"Aw man." Dabi groaned as he walked over to Bakugo.

"I do apologize for such forceful methods. But please understand that we aren't some kind unruly mob committing crimes without a third act in mind." Mr. Compress said, "We didn't kidnap you two by accident."

Emiri looked over at Bakugo, who was getting his cuffs taken off by Twice. He was oddly silent.

"Even if our backgrounds are different everyone here has suffered. Because of people, rules, and heroes who try to hold us back. I'm sure you're the same." Shigaraki said as he walked towards Bakugo, who was finally release from his confinements and ready to fight.