Rapid gunfire erupts from the barrels of two modified weapons. The firearms belong to the pro hero known as Snipe, who despite having amazing technique with the specialized guns, struggles in a fierce battle with the hero killer only known as Stain.

Stain uses great agility to leap wall from wall within the confined alley in which the fight ensues. Whilst dodging what little gunshots he can by maneuvering in such a pattern, Stain uses one of many blades in his weapons arsenal to deflect bullets that nearly make their mark.

Snipe jumps back to put some distance between himself & the hero killer. With what minimal time he has before Stain is upon him, the pro hero uses it to reload shells into his weapons. Stain doesn't take the chance though, but rather takes cover behind a dumpster for bullets to ricochet off the improvised shield.

Stain peaks around the corner of the dumpster so he can examine his target more thoroughly. The gun toting hero's resemblance is that of a typical western cowboy. The only true difference being a tan gas mask to cover his face & the dreadlocks snaking out from under his hat.

Likewise, Snipe had been sure not to underestimate such a legendary figure as the hero killer. He had been sure to analyze his opponent long before the two engaged in combat. Stain surely lived up to the rumors, the intimidation from his appearance alone was enough to shake Snipe to the core.

The hero killer glares from his corner cover, the rage filled eyes barely visible through his messy black hair. It would completely drape over his face if not for the tattered cloth worn as a mask.

Similar to Snipe's holsters and padding, the pro hero had noticed Stain's plated armor & pockets. They allowed storage for multiple knives and daggers that were bound to be used in this intense situation.

With the brief stare down passed, the two continue their fight. Stain leaps over the dumpster he was using as a shield & draws a worn and partially damaged katana from the sheath on his back. The deflection of bullets is continued with the extra blade.

Snipe is taken back by being rushed on, nobody had ever run directly into his gunfire before. The momentary shock is shaken off in an instant, hesitations could cost him his life. With his head back in the game, Snipe redirects his footing and line of fire to dodge Stain's head on attack.

Yet again, Snipe needed a small window of time to reload his guns. To allow for such an occasion, the pro hero resorts to using another tool he carries. The gunslinger tosses a smoke grenade into the gap between him & the hero killer.

An explosion of smoke conceals Snipe's whereabouts & movements as he reloads his weapons. However, this desperate move also comes at a disadvantage with the likes of someone such as Stain. This tactic could also be used to flush enemies out of or into an area, depending on how intelligent or experienced the opponent.

A display of Stain's intellect is crystal clear once Snipe looks above the fog. The hero killer had avoided the smoke entirely, he used spare folding knives to scale the alley! Now with the higher ground, Stain had the greater advantage!

It was now a match of who was faster than the other! Stain thrusted out several throwing knives & Snipe went trigger happy on his guns.

The two opponents weaved away from one another's attacks, but Snipe didn't manage to evade one of the stray blades. It slices through his shoulder, leaving a scar that burns with pain. Despite it not being an extremely deep cut, the wound does serve its purpose..

Snipe was unaware of what his enemy's quirk actually is, so he didn't think to prevent Stain from getting his hands on the bloodied dagger. With a sinister grin, Stain wraps his lengthy tongue around the blade to lick it clean. The blood that was once stained on the knife, now a tasty treat for the hero killer.

Snipe was disturbed by the freakish display, but didn't think twice of it as he took aim on the hero killer. Before he could pull the trigger though, he felt his body become paralyzed. That's when the pro hero finally realized what happened.

So that's the hero killer's quirk.. He can cause his opponent to freeze up just by ingesting samples of their blood!, Snipe thought to himself.

Now that he had finally detained his target, Stain lowered his guard with a beaming smile. All Snipe could do now was watch as the hero killer approached him with a distinct hunch. The pro hero surely believed now, that he was going to be Stain's next victim.

Stain raised his katana above Snipe's head, prepared to finish what he had started. The only thing that causes him to hesitate is the sudden presence of someone else. A figure shrouded in the night's darkness gives Stain an applause for defeating the pro hero Snipe.

"Well done. It took you longer than I would have hoped for, but you achieved victory in the end.. and that's all that really matters. Right?", the remark comes from the unknown figure.

Stain narrows his eyes to try and make out who the man who could be, the darkness makes it very difficult to make out any features. Just to be cautionary, Stain points his blade at the mystery person as a warning.

"This doesn't concern you. Leave us.", Stain orders the onlooker to go away & hopes that they'll obey. Despite what the media says, he isn't just some ruthless murderer. Stain would much rather prevent the death of innocents and truly only wants the fake heroes dead. The ones considered 'pros' only seek money or fame and it disgusts him. Ever since, Stain vowed to purge the world of these false prophets.

"I think we'll both find that it does. My apologies if you feel threatened, I only mean to talk.", the figure speaks as he enters the alleyway.

Now no longer shrouded in shadows, the moon light beams on the mystery man to reveal his features. The person Stain had formerly thought to be an onlooker of some sort, perhaps a citizen, is no longer in the question. This man wears a costume, which means he must either be a hero or a villain..

The suit is a fine line between intimidating and showmanship, a dark green color mixed with black to allow for blending in with the night or standing out during the day. A dark red belt matches the same red within Stain's outfit. This puts the hero killer off ease, there's no telling what could be concealed in the utility belt. Guns like Snipe? Blades like Stain? Or something else.. ?

What really serves as horrifying though, is the mask that this man wears.. It seems to be shaped into a metallic sinister frown. Some may say that it's the opposite of All Might's symbolic smile. Like the symbol of peace does with his toothy grin, to instill hope .. this certainly does the opposite .. it instills fear & doom.

"I don't feel like talking. This is your last chance, leave us.", Stain threatens the menacing man. He wants to put as much distance as he can between himself & this newcomer. The green suited man makes him uneasy, a feeling Stain hasn't felt in a long time.

"That's fine. I'll be doing most of the speaking anyway.", the green figure replies in a tone that implies his mood matches the frown shaped mask.

Stain fights the instinct to attack the mystery man, for he has no clue if this person is a hero or villain yet, nor does he have an idea of what the man's quirk may be. For now, all Stain can do is listen to what the imposing figure has to say, he can't afford to be impulsive.

When there's no reply from Stain, the green figure takes that as a gesture to continue speaking.

"Like you, I'm fed up with these people who call themselves 'heroes'. A hero is meant to be someone who wants to save people, to make a difference and receive no thanks or praise in return. These people labeled hero are nothing near that! They're greedy and narcissistic frauds who are undeserving of the quirks bestowed upon them! I have a plan on how to show the rest of the world this truth, so they can visibly see they were praising the wrong people. However, I can't do it alone. I'm putting together a group of like minded people and want you to be apart of it.", the mystery man explains what he wants with the hero killer.

The green figure holds out his hand for Stain to take whilst moving forward. "Join me.", the mystery man presents his offer.

Stain is in shock, he hadn't met anyone else that shared his ideology, and now this man just spoke exactly the same thoughts that dawned on him so long ago. Before the hero killer can ask or say anything in response, the pro hero he had been fighting earlier comes to his senses.

Snipe had felt the paralysis fade away, now overcome by a strange tingling sensation. Feeling came back to the pro hero slowly but surely as he began to wiggle his fingers. He had heard everything the newcomer said, it was truly concerning and he had to do something about it while he still could!

Snipe planned to use his element of surprise to shoot what was now certain to be another villain. After he caught that one off guard, he'd sweep Stain's feet from under him & proceed to finish the job.

However, Stain saw the pro hero recovering before Snipe's plan could unfold.

So, this one is Type A., Stain thought to himself.

Stain's quirk, Bloodcurdle , has limitations that none have lived to tell. The amount of time a victim is paralyzed varies depending on their blood type. Type B would have the longest duration, with a decreasing order of AB, A, and then O. Regardless, the maximum time anyone could be paralyzed is roughly eight minutes.

Despite seeing Snipe recover from the paralysis, Stain isn't fast enough to stop the pro hero from firing his gun. The bullet leaves the chamber before Stain can even move, and it's headed straight for the green figure's head.

Then, just as fast as the bullet itself (if not faster) the green figure moves their arm and CATCHES the bullet! Stain & Snipe are both in shock to see the mystery man holding the shrapnel in between two of his fingers. After a second of the pro hero & hero killer gawping, the green suited man throws the bullet back at Snipe with extreme force that accumulates the same speed the bullet had when leaving the gun's chamber!

As intended for the green suited man, the bullet goes straight through Snipe's skull. Blood leaks out from the bullet hole like a shower head, confirming the pro hero previously known as Snipe is dead.

"My offer still stands.", the green suited murderer dryly says before extending the same hand he used to catch the bullet with.

Neither Stain or the murderous green figure knew if the hero killer took his hand out of fear or respect that night. All that was certain, is that no hero, not even All Might, would defeat such a powerful person.

Once the two shook hands, Stain asked the question everyone would be asking upon meeting this man. "Who are you?"

The green suited murderer removed his mask for similarly green hair to pop out.

"My name is Izuku Midoriya.. but you can me Deku."

End Prologue

Next Time: Quirkless!