3rd P.O.V

The four students that were mentioned by Aizawa were currently standing infront of Endeavor Corp. looking up at the huge building in awe. They snapped out of it and went inside. The blonde haired male went to the front desk to speak with the receptionist.

"Good morning miss, Is Mr.Todoroki available?" He question politely not wanting to seem rude. She looked up from her computer and at him with her brown orbs and smiled politely.

"I'm sorry but Mr.Todoroki is not here at the moment. I'm sorry for any inconveniences that this may have caused you." She apologized sincerely.

"It's alright." He responded feeling a little let down, but hasn't completely given up. He was about to leave when the lady called out to him.

"You can leave your name and number thought, incase of anything. We will get back to you as soon as we can though." babbled causing the older male to chuckle a bit.

"Ok."he replied while she handed him a form and a pen. He filled it out and gave it back to her. He thanked her and made his way back to the group.

"Guys, he's not here right now,but I left my name and number so that they can get back to us." He stated to them. Everyone just sighed in response.

"This is going to take awhile." The pink haired girl droned.

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At the Todoroki Mansion..

Shouto was currently in his office with head of security Shinsou in front of him updating him on the current situation about Izuku.

"The team is ready,but we still don't know where Midoriya is. I'm thinking that we will go to the location and meet them. You would go by yourself,but we will be following you from behind. They will most likely have people looking out as well,so we will follow you in stealth." He explains to his boss.

"What if something goes wrong?" The dual haired male asked.

"It's okay,we will take care of that. All you have to do is keep up a good act. Just act like your usual self." The other male replied answering his friends question.

"Okay, I trust you Hitoshi." He started "It's just that I worry about the outcome. What if we don't get him? What if he dies? What if i never see him again?"

"It will be okay,Shouto. We will get him back no matter what." He said trying to reassure his boss.

'Thank you' Was all he replied to the other male. He just gave him a nod then exited the office.

After the tired looking male left the office Shouto slumped down in the chair and let out an exasperated sigh.

Shouto P.O.V

'I should get out of this office and clear my mind.' I thought to myself. I got out my office and went to my car. I drove out the mansion and got to the city fairly fast.

I made my way to the small,but memorable cafè. As I stared at the artistically pleasing exterior my mind drifts back to Izuku. I really want to get him back in my arms. There could be so much happening to him in the moments that I'm here wasting time. It makes me feel absolutely useless.

I make my way into the cafe and sit near the window in a table for two. I looked outside at the afternoon sun. My thoughts were interrupted by one of the servers. I looked towards her. She was the maid that was talking to Izu that day. Maybe she is his friend?

We both looked at each other. She had seemed to recognize me as her face morfied into an expression of shock.

"Your the pretty boy that Izuku is dating right? Do you know where he is?! I've been trying to contact him for the past few days,but I can't get through to him. I went to his house only to hear that he's moved out!" She spurred out the words so fast that I was barely able to comprehend them. She looked at me anxiously as she was waiting for an answer.

"Well he's okay,but a bit busy. I'll tell him to contact you as soon as he can. Also he has moved in with me,so n9 need to worry. He's safe." I lied smoothly to her. I didn't want anyone else to know or be in danger,because of me. She let out a sigh of relief,by was still worried.

"Anyways,now that that's sorted out. What can I get you?" She asked changing to her friendly persona.

"A cup of camomile tea and a slice of vanilla cake,please?" I replied. She nodded and sauntered to the counter to give in the order.

I really need to get Izuku back and fast. I don't want his life to be ruined,because of me.

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T

he day has finally come. The day where I get Izuku back. I was preparing for every possible thing that might occur. I walked outside to the silver vans that were parked outside. Shinsou was out there talking to the leader of his team. I approched them,Shinsou saw me and told the leader that he would get back to him later.

"Are you ready? I think we should go over the plan again." He advised

"The plan is that I walk in there and talk with them and while their distracted you and your team infiltrate their base. On the little pin that you gave me is a smoke bomb. It has a timer of 20 mins. After those minutes are over it will go off and give me a chance to grab Izuku and get out." I recited like it was second nature.

"Exactly,if there are any complications I will inform you through the tiny untraceable earpiece. Understood?" He reminded. I nodded in confirmation.
"Good,let's head out now. It's almost time for the set-up." Shinsou informed. We all then headed into the vans.

Each van drove a different route to the destination as to not seem suspicious. On the ride there I gathered my thoughts that we buzzing around making my head spin for the past few days. This mission is crucial. I only have one chance to get this right. I can't mess this up. I need to stay focus and alert at all times.
The van soon pulled up a bit further down the road from the building.

"Shouto,I believe you can do this. Just breathe." Shinsou encouraged me as he turned to me, I gave a little smile.

"Thanks,I have to go now." I said,while getting out the vehicle. I was about to closethe door when shinsou stopped me,"What is it?" I asked giving him a questioning look.

"Don't die." He said and chuckled at the end,so did I.

"I wasn't planning to." I responded them walked down the road to ward's the building where my Izu's supposed to be in. Walking through the doors of the abandoned warehouse. It was quiet and there was no one in sight. As I took a few more steps some people emerged from the shadows.

"How nice of you to join us Shouto Todoroki." A disembodied voice said,with the sound of slow clapping hands following. I looked towards the source and saw a figure emerge from the shadows. My eyes widened. I was shocked and a bit petrified.

"T-Toya?" I stuttered out my voice shaking a bit in shock.

"The one and only,but I don't go by that name anymore. The name's Dabi." He said with a sneer on his face.

"I thought you were dead?! How could you have been alive all this time?!" I exclaimed not believing that it was my Toya standing in front of me.

"Well when your friends dad was planning on killing you, wouldn't you always be prepared for the worse?" He said sarcastically with pure venom dripping from each word.

"Toya I-"

"IT'S DABI! That name is dead to me like how you thought I was!" He cut me off

"Dabi, I went back to look for your body so that at least you could have had a proper burial after that. I felt so awful." I explained. You could hear the pain and guilt heavily laced in.

"Psh! That doesn't matter now,. My life's already been ruined. Now enough talking!" He demanded then snapped his fingers. A small figure emerged from the shadows. He had wild blue hair and he looked sickly frail.

"Shigaraki! Bring them out!" Toya commanded. The small male turned around and brought out two people. They had bags over their heads

"Well remember my little note? Well you see the best way to make you suffer is by making you live with an unbearable guilt for the rest of your life! You will blame yourself and day by day your mental health will decline into a spiral of despair,slowly torturing yourself." He stated with a booming voice, causing some of his subordinates to flinch.
He walked towards the people that were held captive. He yanked the bags off their heads. It was Izuku and....... FUYUMI?! My heart stopped,my breath caught in my throat. How?! How did he find Fuyumi?! After that day no one's been able to find her!
They both looked around in panick,it was like their brain was in overdrive.

"Here are two of the people you love most in the world. What a shame it would be if something were to happen to them." He taunted as he pulled out a gun pointed it a them.
"Eni, meanie,miney,mo~ Which one should take the first blow?" He sang while swaying the gun between the two. They had gags in their mouth, so their words were muffled,but you could tell they were panicked.

"I guess you can tell where this is going,So I'll just cut to the chase. It's a simple task. You have to choose you want to save." He explained with a psychotic grin while staring me straight in the eye. I just looked at him wide eyed in shock. It was only for a moment and then I regained my cool. I thickly swallowed the huge lump in my throat. I gave him a cold stare not saying anything. That must have seemed to annoy him.

"Hurry up! The clock is ticking!" He threatened pointing the gun closer to Izuku's head. "Maybe I should choose for you!" He said grabbing the males hair.

"NO!" I shouted," Give me a minute to think." My head started spinning.

"Hey Shouto,calm down. Stick to the original plan. We'll try to deal with Fuyumi! " I heard through the earpiece. I was torn. How could I choose?! My sister is my own flesh and blood,but I love Izuku to death. I mentally sighed. I guess I'll stick to the plan.

"I have made my decision. I am going to save Izuku." I said trying my best to sound confident.

"Ah,So it's true. Love does make people do crazy things. I can't understand why? It's your choice so I'll respect it." Dabi stated sounding a bit bitter.

What happened next was so fast. Dabi had shot Fuyumi in the head and she fell to the ground. A pool of blood surrounding her head. I felt my breath quicken and heart pound in my chest. I looked at Dabi wide eyed.

"It's such a pity. She was pretty obedient too. It couldn't be helped, she was gonna die either way." He brushed it off as if it were a simple matter. He then pointed the gun at Izuku's head. "Now it's your turn~" He sang.

"What is this?! I thought you said you would save him!" I shouted rage filled in my voice.

"I did say that. I was saving him for last. You think I was joking when I said I was gonna take everything you love? I plan to make you suffer!" He seethed out,"Now! We wasted enough time. Let's get down to business!"
He had his gun pointed to Izuku's head again and was about to pull the trigger. Everything was in slow motion. I tried running to save him but, two of the criminals held me back. I heard a gun go off. I looked up to see that Dabi was shot in the arm and his bullet miss Izuku by a millimeter.

In a split second bullets were being exchanged throughout the air. I jumped behind a wall for cover. Suddenly Shinsou's voice was in my ear.

"Shouto! Izuku's hiding behind a wall to your 10 o'clock. Grab him and get to the vans. We're gonna retreat in 3 minutes when the smoke bomb goes off! " He ordered. I looked to where he said Izuku was and saw him alone. I quickly ran over there and grabbed his shoulders. He looked up at me in panick, but calmed down when he saw it was me. I took the gag off him.

"We're gonna escape through the side. Can you stand?" I asked.

"Yes,get these restraints off quick!" He ordered. I took them off and lead him to the window we were gonna climb out off. I opened it and saw a few bushes we could land on.

"You get out first." I told him while taking off the pin with the smoke bomb.

"No,you!" He replied

"You have to go first. The whole operation was to save you. We don't have time to argue about this I snapped at him. He looked upset but complied anyways.
I took the pin and threw it out onto the floor where everyone was fighting. Soon the place started to fill with smoke and loud coughing could be heard through the place. I got to the window and jumped ontothe bushes. Izu was waiting for me. I grabbed his hand and ran towards the vans. I opened the door and we jumped in. A few seconds later the rest of the team and Shinsou jumped in and we sped off.

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Damn,It's been awhile hasn't it. Over 6 months since a chapter update. I feel ashamed. I know I have apologised for this multiple times,but you guys who spend your time and are dedicated to reading this story deserve it. I really love and appreciate the support you guys have given me throughout this story.

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