It's been almost several months since the day Akatani and Toga first met.

Akatani has been training Toga for all this time helping her with her quirk and modifying it thanks to his magic.

Now instead of having to rely on a certain amount of blood in order to transform into others for a certain period of time. She can not only transform into others and detransform at any time. But she is also able to use the quirk of said person she transforms into.

Thankfully she doesn't get the same side effects as those with the original quirk.

Akatani has trained her in Hand to Hand Combat, melee combat (specifically knives), and quirk training. As the months went by the two have developed feelings for one another, Toga shows her interest in him while Akatani plays it off as Toga being Toga. Even if he doesn't mind her advances towards him.

He introduced Toga to cannibalism after a few months, since she was curious where he always got the meat from. Many would be disgusted or fearful of this sort of act but Toga was more intrigued than anything.

Akatani would talk about the different flavors that the meat would be depending on the type of quirk they had. If they had an ice related quirk, then the flavor for Izuku would be a bit minty. If was flame related then it would have more spiciness.

Toga tried it and seemed to find it tasty as well. Especially when her mouth was filled with blood before swallowing it.

Right now Akatani was roaming the city as Toga was still at the base. He was hunting for more food since they were running low and was hoping to find a lot this time.

He sensed something behind him as he summoned his scythe and swung it only stopping a centimeter away from a metal brace.

He looked to see it was a being made of smoke who seemed to be scared but was surprisingly calm.

Smoke: Hello there, you must be Malakai I assume?

His eyes narrowed under the mask as he kept the scythe close to his neck. While nodding his head.

Kurogiri: My name is Kurogiri and my master has been interested in you ever since you first made yourself known to the Hero world.

Akatani (Malakai): And what does your boss want with me?

Kurogiri: He wishes to speak with you about something. That is all.

He was silent for a minute until he moved the scythe and desummoned it. As he followed Kurogiri into a portal.

He walked through to see and area almost pitch black but thanks to his superior vision he was able to see around him as he saw a man. He had no hair and no eyes that he could see and he looked to be connected to multiple machines.

Man: Ahhh, if it isn't the one and only Malakai....it's a pleasure to officially meet you. My name is All For One.

Akatani (Malakai): What is it you want with me?

AFO: Straight to the point, I like that. You see I've been watching the world for a long time. And then you of all people come along and give both heroes and villains alot of trouble. Why?

Akatani (Malakai): Why, you ask? Because I do whatever the hell I want, as I please. Because I'm not afraid of what the world will throw at me. What I want to know is, why did you call for me?

AFO: I just thought instead of us being enemies in the future and us having a common enemy, the heroes. I was wondering if we could....form an alliance?

Akatani narrowed his gaze.

Akatani (Malakai): What to you mean by that?

AFO: To put it simply we would work together. I can already tell that you are superior to me in terms of strength, power, and your quirk is what fascinates me the most.

Akatani wanted to laugh right in his face for thinking that all of his strength and abilities were the result of a quirk. But kept it to himself as having the number 1 Villain as an ally would be beneficial for him in more ways then one.

Akatani (Malakai): And by alliance you mean...?

AFO: I simply mean we work as equals. No one is above anyone else but your orders come directly from me. Or from Kurogiri as he is my......assistant of sorts.

Akatani was silent for a minute as he was thinking about how to respond.

Akatani (Malakai): Very well, I shall work with you. But understand if you trick me or if your own subordinates try anything with me and my partner....then you will have to find yourself some new pawns for yourself.

AFO: I will have a talk with my successor about this. And I will assure you that he will treat you and your partner with respect.

Akatani (Malakai:) He better....or else you'll have to start looking for a new successor.

He said releasing a bit of his killing intent which Kurogiri was on his hands and knees trying not to pass out. And AFO felt like he was slowly drowning in the deep sea. He knew from the reports about how Malakai was strong but for someone to have this kind of killing intent.....it honestly made him look like an angry puppy compared to full grown pissed timber wolf.

AFO: I-I c-can as-assure you t-that it won't h-happen....on m-my v-v-very word.

As he said the killing intent faded as he and Kurogiri just gasped for air.

Akatani (Malakai): Very well....but before hand I would like a few things....

AFO: L-like what?

He asked curious about what someone like him would want.

Izuku: I wish to have a house. With a few....additional rooms.

AFO: I-I'll see what I can do...

Akatani didn't say anything. He just nodded his head. He told Kurogiri to send him back which he gladly did.

After he left the two began to breath heavily. As they were glad that the talk was over with.

Kurogiri: Master....are you planning on....

AFO: After a display like that....I doubt even our strongest nomu could hold a candle let alone fight that....the best we can do for now is to hope that he doesn't betray us. I can tell that he is a man of honor but also one of deception, with that let's hope that Tomura doesn't provoke him by any means.

Kurogiri just nodded agreeing with his master. Though after Kurogiri left All For One began to tremble remembering a distant memory from when he faced one of the previous users of OFA....

All For One was gaining the upper hand but was also losing strength due to the fight between him and Nana Shimura.

Nana: This ends now All For One! Your reign ends here!

AFO: Ahhh, dearest Nana, you seem to be mistaken, for it is I who will end you once and for all! And when I do that quirk will be mine!

???: How interesting....

The two looked over to see a man wearing a strange mask of sorts.

Nana: YOU!!

AFO: Oh so the great Nana Shimura has more enemies than me? I'm honestly surprised by this, how about a proposal, you and I shall work together to face this woman. And in return I can grant you whatever wish you want.

???: Oh that does sound nice only one issue though with that...

AFO was confused by what he was talking about until he and Nana, and all the other heros who were watching were practically on their hands and knees. What they were feeling right now....was nothing but pure malice and darkness.

???: I'm actually here for the both of you...specifically YOU All For One...

He said with what sounded like a psychotic grin plastered in his face as he summoned a pair of sickles.

(Imagine it's a pair)

He lept into the fight slashing at him as the memory stopped as be was breathing heavily. Sweat was pouring down his face as he tried to calm himself.

AFO: (I barely survived that fight with him. If it wasn't for that idiotic woman to try and fight him on her own....but I should be thankful for her sacrifice. As it was that incident that led me to finding out the legend of The Mask of Malakai. Though I'll need to play my cards carefully because if I make one wrong move...he'll kill me in a heartbeat...)

After a couple weeks Akatani and Toga officially moved into their new home together. All For One keeping true to his word made sure to have the place have more rooms. Especially a large meat locker besides the basement so that they don't have to worry about wasting food.

The place was already fully furnished and everything.

Toga: So when do we meet the big bad villain group?

Akatani: We will soon. Just make sure not to cause too much trouble. Cause I have plans for them in the future.

Toga: I won't make any promises if they do something first.

After a few hours they made it an old bar where they are met with a light blue haired guy. Akatani was wearing a cloak to hide his face. While Toga was wearing just some casual clothes along with some hidden knives.

Guy: Who the hell are you?

Akatani: Honestly I'm surprised that your boss didn't say anything to you.

Guy: So your the two sensei talked about...you don't honestly look like much.

Kurogiri out of instinct stiffened and chose to let what was going to happen, happen.

Out of nowhere both of his hands were stabbed into the counter.

Guy: AAAAARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!

He then felt Akatanis clawed and sharpened nails touch his neck as he felt a drop of blood flow down his neck.

Akatani: Understand this, the only reason you're not dead right now is because I know that All For One will surely try and stop me. So this your only warning, don't be a dick to me and my partner. And you'll get to live another day.

He nodded his head as Akatani motioned to Toga who pulled her knives out of his hands.

Guy: So what's your names anyway....

He growled a bit as he was already fed up with them and wanted to turn them to ash but his sensei told him not to anger him or harm his partner. Though he respects his sensei he had to follow his orders.

Akatani: Why not say yours first?

Shigaraki: Tomura, Tomura Shigaraki. And you two?

Akatani: Call me Akatani.

Toga: Himiko Toga...

He nodded his head as he sat down allowing Kurogiri to bandage his hands.

Akatani: So what's the deal Crusty?

Shigaraki: What?

He asked annoyed with the nickname and confused by what he meant.

Akatani: I mean what is the plan for the future? What plans do you have? Cause I heard from All For One that you have something that can take on All Might.

Shigaraki: Yeah, we do. And we plan on using it about a couple weeks from today. As from what we gathered Class 1-A will be doing a trip to the USJ.

The mention of him running into Class 1-A filled him with a bit of joy.

Akatani: Ohhh, that's good to hear. But understand one thing....

Shigaraki: What?

Akatani: I don't give a damn about what you got to take on All Might. But I will be the one to kill him. Got it?

Shigaraki: Hmmm fine, whatever. As long as he dies in the process I could careless about who does it.

Toga: So what are we going to do for the next couple weeks?

Akatani: Well I don't know about you, but I would like to see this thing that you claim that can take on All Might.

Shigaraki: That's something on a Need to Know basis. And only Sensei and someone else knows about it.

Akatani: Oh, even if I said that I could possibly make it stronger?

All For One who was listening smirked thinking it was good idea to have someone like Malakai as his ally. But this also could give him some ideas about his abilities. And possibly how to bypass them.

AFO: I shall allow it.
He said from the screen.

Shigaraki: Master, are you sure?
He asked surprised by him willing to let him help.

AFO: If he claims that he can make it stronger than what it is now then let's see what he can do. Kurogiri you know what to do.

Kurogiri opened a portal which Akatani walked through and ended up in some underground laboratory.

Akatani: Not bad in my personal opinion....

Doctor: I appreciate the compliment.

He looked over to see a doctor that looked to be familiar to him.

Doctor: Now what's this about you being able to make the Nomu stronger?

A/n: Newest chapter before the New Year begins!