I pressed my fingertip against my receiver, speaking quietly. "Class spotted. Group 3 entering the forest now. Should be ready to go anytime."

"Great," Shigaraki's voice crackled through the static, "Each of you, get in your positions. Remember the mission."

I rolled my eyes. "I'm telling you, Shigaraki. Bakugou isn't going to come willingly. And he's not going to join us, either."

"You did," he stated simply.

"That's different," I sighed. "Bakugou... Has an incredibly strong will. He's stubborn and, although he seems like the epitome of a villain, he's a hero to the core."

"Well," Shigaraki rasped, "We'll see how it goes. If you're right, we'll scrap the idea."

I pinched the bridge of my nose. "I feel like no matter how many times I bring up my concerns you feel the need to brush me off. Anyways," I dropped my arm, sighing, "I've ensured that they'll be unable to pinpoint our location once we escape. And if needed, I'll sacrifice myself for the time being. I'll figure out a way out if things go south."

Shigaraki's grin could practically be heard through the communicator. "Perfect. And anything else?"

"Well," I explained, "This mission will go without fail. That is, if none of us alert anyone before its time. Something else important," I added, "Is that under no circumstances can we make this into a performance of sorts. If we show off or make our intentions too obvious, they'll know something is up and Eraserhead - along with the rest of the teachers - will be able to capture a strong majority of us easily."

"Is there a reason you're pointing this out?" Shigaraki questioned.

"Compress," I stated bluntly. "He can't stress out that stage-show personality of his too much. And besides him, it'd be a much smoother operation if others - like Muscular - didn't waste too much time talking or flexing or whatever they do."

"I'll let them know." He paused for a moment, turning on the full-broadcast. "Everyone in position?"

He earned a resounding yes.

"Good," he rasped. "The mission's a go."

"Look who's a leader now," Dabi chuckled.

Shigaraki growled. "Quiet or I'll disintegrate you."

"Aww, c'mon, Shiga! He was just poking fun!" Toga giggled. "Though, I guess a little show of blood wouldn't be all bad..."

"Just shut up," Shigaraki grumbled before disabling his speaker.

I narrowed my eyes, peering through the trees. "Alright, I see the next group heading in. Get ready to head out."

"Got it," Toga squealed. "Ohh, I can't wait! Shōki~Kun, won't it be fun?"

"Mhm," I said, not entirely paying attention.

Toga went silent for a moment before her footsteps pattered towards me. I turned slightly as she lunged towards me, wrapping her arms around me. "Oh, Shōki~Kun. Don't play so hard to get!"

A blush crept across my cheeks. "Please stop," I mumbled.

"I hate to interrupt the moment," Dabi's smirk could be heard in his voice, "But we should be going."

I nodded, prompting Toga to sigh. "You're no fun. But whatever." Everyone's ear piece clicked off, signalling that it was time to go. Toga smiled at me, waving me off as she hopped down. "Bye, Shōki~Kun! Don't diiiie!"

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Although many of their faces were a mass of blurs, I felt as if I recognized the majority of the students - at least those in Class 1A. I smiled, imagining each of their expressions twisted into ones of fear, horrified of what had become of their former classmate.

I continued standing above the treetops, balancing only on a branch. My eyes scanned the area, watching as the chaos unfolded.

Purple-hued smoke rose from the center, spreading rapidly throughout the forest, where students collapsed from the inhalation of the tainted substance.

Explosions and bursts of flame erupted, along with several other instances of quirks attempting to combat the villains that crept from behind the trees.

My face fell, a frown replacing my wide grin as I watched Moonfish get taken out by a bunch of amateurs. "Pathetic," I spat. However, I found myself smiling once again. "Oh well. There's more where that came from."

My eyes trailed to a man hopping above the trees - Mr. Compress - racing towards the group of students. Unfortunately, Toga had been mostly thwarted due to a small interruption, but she wasn't harmed.

"Why can none of them ever go through with anything?" I sighed, mumbling to myself. "Either they're defeated by mere children, or they run away in fear. Don't they know that a plan should be followed through till the end, even if it costs them their life?"

"I suppose," I raised a brow, "That did give Compress an opportunity to make his way towards them. And the large group will make him all the less noticeable." I closed my eyes. "Fair play, Toga."

Leaning forwards, I opened my eyes once again, watching closely as Mr. Compress swiftly activated his quirk, capturing Bakugou as well as another bird-like student. His raging form was quite powerful. It was a good call.

Suddenly, though, a trail of ice sped towards Compress as the students attempted to save their comrades.

"Well," I cracked my knuckles, grinning, "I suppose it's my time to go."

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but I really hope you enjoy this because I sure do xDD

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