Blue Flames

~7~

We soon approached an extremely run down looking building.

"We're here. Get out."

Dabi said as he threw off his glasses and face mask. I got out of the car and closed the door behind me, scanning my surroundings in the process.

"Relax. No one is here. Except for the target."

Dabi said as he started to walk toward the entrance. I followed behind him, still on edge. We approached the glass doors, which were broken. Dabi carefully slipped through one of the panels and I followed. The doors led to reveal a dimly lit mall. Dabi quickly held up some blue flames in his left hand so that we could have a bit more visibility. I scanned the area but didn't see anyone.

"Where is he?"

I whispered.

"In one of these stores."

Dabi said pointing to a couple of stores. I nodded and walked towards the store closest to me. I carefully opened the door and looked inside. No one was in there. After closing the door, I walked to the store next to it which appeared to be a candy store. I opened the door cautiously. Suddenly I felt a presence next to me, but only for a second before it disappeared. I shivered as I stepped in and looked around.

"Hello? I know you're here! Please come out I just want to talk!"

I said as I entered the store. The door closed behind me.

"Why hello there beautiful lady."

A deep voice said behind me. I slowly turned around to see a tall slender man standing in front of me.

"H-hi."

I said smiling. He leaned in closer to me. His green orbs peered into mine. It appeared he was wearing a mask that the plague doctors wore back then.

Creepy.

"It is quite a treat to see someone with your beauty around here. Now, what did you want to talk about my dear?"

He asked.

"I think you have something that I am interested in, a package of some sort."

I said looking at him. He raised his eyebrows.

"Perhaps you were talking about this?"

He said as he held up the box. He opened it. Inside there were four red bullets with needles attached on the ends.

"This right here contains the serum to erase one's quirk. But why is a pretty girl like you interested in a thing like this?"

He questioned closing the box.

"I have my reasons."

I said.

"Like?"

"I need it for a friend."

I said innocently.

"Oh, and what does this friend need the serum for?"

He asked leaning in even more. His green orbs peered into mine.

"He has his... reasons."

I said as I took a step back.

"Well, I happen to be here with the serum because I have to protect it for... reasons."

He said mockingly.

"But I need it!"

I said angrily. I knew negotiating wouldn't work but it was worth a try.

"I would ask for a kiss, perhaps even more for a fair exchange. However, I'm sadly on strict orders from my boss to protect it. So you're going to have to take it from me."