Fire in Her Eyes (Bakugo x OC)

Chapter 32

They strapped us to some chairs and restrained our hands so that we couldn't use our Quirks. The TV has been playing the whole time that we've been here. Many news stations were reporting it and discussing it with each other. U.A has yet to come out with a statement. 

"I'm really grateful for all the publicity that we've been getting," Shigaraki said as he turned off the TV. He looked towards us. "Hey, don't you agree...Katsuki Bakugo and Akira Tatsuma?" 

Katsuki stayed silent and I looked at the floor. I was too afraid to say anything. I should've done something sooner or gotten more help earlier. But I'm a dumbass teenager. 

They left us alone for about a day, I think. They played the news in the background and the guy with the warp Quirk was kind enough to give us both water. But that facade didn't last when the others were around. 

The burns on my arms were starting to heal. But they were taking longer than usual because of the Quirk restraints. Most of the time the villains hung out. I learned some of the names of them. One was named Magne, she had overly large lips and a more masculine build. Then there was a villain who looked like a huge lizard. His name was Spinner and he was a devoted follower of Stain's ideology. 

Then there was Twice, who was like a knockoff Deadpool and he seemed to have multiple personalities. Finally, there was Mr. Compress who was the one that made us go inside those black voids. 

"I'll ask you one more time, aspiring hero Katsuki Bakugo..." Shigaraki asked. "Will you join me?" 

"How come you aren't asking her?" Katsuki asks. While nodding his head towards me. I haven't said a word since I've gotten here. 

Shigaraki's eyes looked at me. He gave me a smirk. In return, I gave him a hard glare and I look down at my feet once again. 

"I think I already know her answer." He says. 

From the corner of my eye, I see Katsuki turn to look at me in disbelief. He seems disappointed but also sad at the same time. I don't look back at him. I feel too bad to even lookup. It's true, though, Shigaraki did know my answer. Once Dabi made that deal with me, I had to take it. 

My mom already died because of me and now Katsuki was kidnapped and a bunch of people was injured and I can't do this anymore. If I could just do something to ensure my friend's safety than that is what I'm going to do. 

Shigaraki turned on the TV again. This time U.A was on the screen. I saw Mr. Aizawa, Vlad King, and Principal Nezu standing at a table. I think they were at a Press Conference. 

"And now, please watch a clip from U.A High School's apology press conference." The news reporter announced. I looked up to watch what was happening. 

"We deeply apologize for the incident that allowed harm to come to 27 first years of the hero course because of our unpreparedness." I heard Mr. Aizawa say. "We apologize for causing unease in society due to our negligence in properly defending ourselves as a place of learning." Mr. Aizawa had cleaned up a bit. He was wearing a suit and had his hair pulled back into a ponytail. "We are truly sorry." All three of the teachers bowed while he said that. 

Reporters started to ask questions. "I'm from Yomiuri TV." One reporter introduced. "Since the beginning of the year, U.A High School students have had four encounters with villains. This time there were even students injured. How did you explain to their families, and what are specific countermeasures that you're taking?" 

Families, right. I forgot about my sister. I forgot how she would feel if I switched to the villain's side. After all, she's already lost her mom and her step-dad. And now she might lose her sister. God, I feel so selfish.