Moving towards the chair in the corner, Hawks plopped himself down before eyeing the villain right in front of him. He had been visiting him all the time after his imprisonment after all. "Hey buddy, long time no see."

From the other side of the glass, Dabi narrowed his eyes, now pointing his head towards the security cameras watching them. "Did you do it?"

Hawks already knew what he had meant though, nodding his head once. "Yep, with my feathers covering the sensors, nobody will be able to hear us. And then when we are done the technicians will only look at it as a glitch, so you have nothing to worry about."

The villain thought about his words for a moment before throwing up a lazy smile, a sure sign that he was now comfortable. "Good, we wouldn't want anyone ruining our fun now."

Crossing his arms over his chest, Hawks replied. "I agree, now let's talk business. I couldn't help but notice you've been keeping around a little birdie."

Dabi twisted his brow in confusion but the hero already knew the truth, even if he tried to deny it. "What are you talking about? The only bird I keep around is you, you overgrown chicken."

Although Hawks had already called his bluff. He had very clearly seen Bakugo Amari exit his cell, which meant that they were connected in some way or another. "Aw come on, don't be like that. I guess what I meant is, I couldn't help but notice a U.A. kid dropped by to see you."

Then the man narrowed his eyes, taking in everything from Dabi's reaction so that he could decipher something about the girls' connection. "I think her name was Bakugo Amari? Weren't you two buddy buddy a little while ago?"

Hawks' voice came out innocent but it had a sinister side to it, now seeing the villains eyes widen just slightly before shrugging his shoulders. That was interesting, it got a reaction. "If by "buddy buddy" you mean that she's the one responsible for throwing me in here, then sure. Although I gotta say, I don't appreciate being spied on Hawks."

The hero supposed that was true, knowing that Amari had been the one to catch Dabi, although that only made his job way more difficult in the end. "Whoa, hold on I wasn't spying. I just happened to hear her conversation with the security. But you know, it's not nice to hide someone from me either. So, do tell..."

Dabi remained silent for the moment and Hawks could see his wheels turning ever so slightly before scoffing back. "There is nothing to tell."

Although the hero wasn't satisfied with that, now pushing harder. "I'm sure it isn't nothing. I mean from what I've heard she's your biggest fan right now, considering you two talk so much. And on top of that, weren't you two teammates a little while ago? It seems you have a history…"

Just then, the villain's eyes casted down, his tone having a hind of something to it. Was that annoyance? "Don't worry, that girl is nothing. With the rate she's been going, she'll be dead soon enough anyways."

His words were strange and Hawks was desperate to put the pieces together. Whatever it was though, it seemed that Bakugo and Dabi didn't have a great relationship, or perhaps the girl thought there was more than there actually was.

Although one thing was for sure, he knew he couldn't let Dabi kill her. She was just a child after all, completely in over her head. "Oh, and why do you say that?"

Yet the villain's lips only curved up into a small, sly smirk. Yeah, he definitely was hiding something. "It's not your place to ask. Besides, why would I tell you that when you haven't even gained my trust yet?"

And there it was, the roadblock in the conversation, the very sentence that forced Hawks to stop talking about Bakugo. He didn't know why but Dabi's words seemed dismissive, like he didn't want to spill the secrets of Bakugo Amari and him. How interesting. "Come on man, I already said you could trust me. Why do you think I come here all the time?"

Although Dabi didn't seem pleased in the slightest. "I don't know Hawks, you tell me. Although it seems like time will tell to see where your loyalties lie. Now, I know you didn't come here to talk about a simple girl. Have you set everything up?"

Sighing to himself, the hero noticed the complete shutdown regarding the conversation and knew he had to come back to it later. If Bakugo was indeed a traitor, he needed to shut her down, and fast. "Yeah, we are all ready to go."

Just then, Dabi's lips curved back into his familiar smirk, a darkness around him as he grinned. "Perfect. Well then, what are you waiting for, bird boy? Let's get to it."

Making her way towards the large stadium, Amari maneuvered past hundreds of people before finding the backstage entrance located on the side of the building. She then pulled out her phone before re-reading the text she received from Endeavor. This seemed like the right place.

Honestly, she still didn't understand why she was here. It was no secret that the Japanese Hero's Billboard chart was happening today but the fact that Endeavor had asked her to come personally was still a mystery to her. Maybe it was because she was one of the only people that supported him nowadays.

Ah well, it didn't really matter as the girl was just happy to be included. She had seen the Billboard charts on TV so Amari never thought it would be possible to actually see them live and in person. It honestly made her little hero fangirl heart jump in joy at the idea of meeting some more real pros.

She pushed the door open before finding a woman typing away on her computer, now looking up at her presence. "Can I help you?"

Smiling back in response, Amari tried to ignore her rough attitude before pointing her fingers towards the door on her left. "Oh, uhh hello. I'm here for the Hero's Billboard Chart. My name is Bakugo Amari."

At the time, the woman very clearly scanned her up and down before giving a displeasing look and turning back to the computer roughly. "I need to see your badge."

Bakugo nodded her head before opening the zipper compartment in her bag and feeling around the object, except she only seemed to hit air. That was weird, she swore she put her badge in here.

Then she recalled the rushed conversation she had with Katsuki before leaving and groaned to herself. She left the object on her dresser, didn't she? Just perfect. "Hey so funny story, but it seems I forgot it back at the U.A. dorms. Is there any way you can verify with Endeavor instead?"

The woman clearly could've done that but it seemed she already had distaste for the girl, not wanting to do more work than necessary. "Yeah, I can't do that. No badge, no entry. That's all there is to it."

Nodding back, Bakugo tried again, this time adding a measure of importance to her voice. "I get that, but this is really important. I told him I'd be here five minutes ago and I don't have time to go back to get it. I'm his trainee so he'll know who I am. Come on, please do me this favor.."

She placed her hands on the counter only for the woman to scoff back disgusted. "I don't care who you are, Bakugo Amari. You may not understand, but we have rules here that need to be followed."

This woman was seriously getting on her nerves, Amari feeling a tick of irritation in her throat. It was obviously she didn't like her for some reason but now because of her own stupid mistake, Bakugo was going to miss the ceremony.

Putting her hands into her face, Amari grunted in annoyance, trying to calm down before she blew up at this woman, speaking roughly. "I'm not trying to break those rules, but if you would just tell him that I'm here then he would be able to verify my identity."

She didn't seem pleased though, eyeing the student once again with disdain. "And why would I waste the number one heroes time with someone who is clearly a fan that thinks she can bend the rules..?"

A fan?! She thought she was nothing more than a fan? The very idea was utterly ridiculous in every sense of the word. Oh so that's why the woman hated her, she probably thought Amari was just pretending to be Endeavor's trainee.

Amari thought about how to convince the woman, now looking at her phone before groaning. Now she was ten minutes late. Endeavor certainly would have her head because of this. If only there was a way to verify her identity...

Just then, she felt a large weight on her head only to find a pair of arms resting on the surface in a playful matter, his voice smooth and airy. "Heyo, I'm here for the Billboard charts."

The woman's demeanor immediately lightened as he showed her his badge. "You are late Hawks, you almost missed your own ceremony."

Shrugging his shoulders, the hero then removed his arms before speaking back plainly. "You know they can't start without me. But before that, what seems to be the problem with this little chickadee here?"

He then pointed towards Amari as she just stared back dumbfoundingly. She knew who he was sure, in fact the man had made history but that still didn't explain why he was talking about her.

The woman answered back a moment later. "This girl wants to enter without a badge, claiming that she's Endeavors trainee and I told her that it's against protocol. Nothing for you to worry about though."

Amari frowned at her words before Hawks stretched his wings out all at once before placing a hand of each of her shoulders. "Aw come on, you don't know the face of Endeavors trainee? She's practically famous nowadays. You should give Bakugo here some more credit, because she's clearly telling the truth."

The blonde haired girl's eyes widened all at once before looking up at the hero. Was he, helping her? Why would he do that?

Seeming surprised as well, the woman then narrowed her eyes at Bakugo before replying. "Forgive me for being skeptical of her identity but she doesn't seem like someone that would be able to do all the things those rumors are claiming."

Bakugo's eyes fell at that. Of course that's what her first opinion would be, that's what everyone's first opinion was of her. Seems like that wasn't going away anytime soon. "Wait, hold on a minute.."

But before she could finish, Hawks did so for her, flapping his wings in passion for his next words. "What, are you kidding me? Nah this kid has it in her, I can already see it. If you are looking for someone to verify her identity then I can do it, because she is one hundred percent Bakugo Amari."

Amari's stance froze at that, whipping her head to the hero in question. He saw her potential, he believed her? Well, that was new, especially for her.

A small bit of silence entered than before the woman sighed loudly, now picking up a badge to her left and handing it out for the girl. "If Hawks confirmed your identity then there is nothing I can do. Here, don't lose it this time."

She practically threw the object at the girl but Amari was able to catch it, now seeing Hawks push her shoulders towards the door all at once. "Alright, well now that it has all been taken care of, we better be on our way. Let's go little chickadee."

His hands were wide, pushing the girl through the doors, walking a couple more steps before the hero finally decided to let go. Hawks was silent then but all Amari could do was look back at him with interest. He didn't have to do that for her.

Pulling her backpack closer to her, Amari spoke out. "Hey, uhh thank you for believing me."

The hero stopped then, turning around as he threw up his arms above his head in a lazy smirk. "And why wouldn't I?"

Shaking her head, the girl then averted her eyes before answering small and quiet, just enough for Hawks to hear. "Oh, well I guess I'm not used to it. People don't usually look at me like a hero. They tend to underestimate or write me off because of my size. So to see someone that believes in me, it's strange I guess. You didn't have to defend me, and yet you did. So, thank you."

Hawks remained frozen at that, now looking at the girl in question. It was honestly dumb luck that he found her talking to that receptionist, and right after he was stewing about her involvement with Dabi. Yes he did help her but It seemed almost obvious to earn her graces at that moment, just so he could dig deeper.

But already from his first interaction with the girl, the hero concluded that she was still indeed a fifteen year old girl, scared and perhaps a little bit awkward, definitely not qualities to have as a traitor. She honestly looked naive.

Although the man knew better than to trust her appearance. Just because she seemed sweet and innocent didn't mean she actually was. In fact, that was some of the most dangerous kinds of people. It would be good to get her on his side though.

Giving her an understanding look, the hero then walked over to Amari before placing a hand on top of her head. "I get that kid, in fact we aren't much different. People used to look down on me also when I was young."

She twisted her brow in confusion at that. "They did?"

Nodding back, Hawks beamed. "Yeah, but I know one thing is for sure. If Endeavor personally chose to train you, then you must be something truly special. Have confidence kid, kick those doubters to the crib and show them who you are."

Amari eyes sparkled with these words, causing the bird to falter internally. No, don't look at me like that. I'm only saying this to get you to trust me.

Just then, a small smile curved to the end of her lips. "Thanks Hawks. I really needed to hear that."

Nodding back, the hero removed his head before ruffling his wings all at once. He felt wrong trying to manipulate her like this, especially when she seemed so genuine. "No problem. Now, I think it's time we split ways chickadee, for now at least. See you."

Then before she could say anything else, the hero was gone, causing Amari to place a hand to her head before smiling under her breath.

Someone that believed in her, it was such a new sensation, one that she never wanted to forget.

The Hero's Billboard ceremony was interesting to say the least. More so than Amari could have ever hoped for.

The first thing that greeted her when she sat down were hundreds of reporters sticking cameras and lights in her face, now asking her a million different questions. They ranged from her relationship with Todoroki to her training with the new number one hero, and all of them made her very uncomfortable. She supposed she'd never get used to this kind of attention.

Although when they started to announce ranks, they all seemed to calm down, now heading to their seats as well. It was obvious that they wanted to hear every little detail.

One by one, the heroes rose from their seats until they got down to the top three, the first picture flashing on the screen as Amari recognized Best Jeanist, aka one of the men that helped in her rescue from All for One.

Just then, the man she had spoken to earlier, Hawks, swiped the microphone out of another hero's hand before using his wings to propel his body into the air. This guy, he certainly made an impact that was for sure. "Come on guys, who wants to hear this kind of canned crap? Stain maybe?"

The room became hushed as Amari's eyes widened as well, now hearing him speaking out again, this time with raging confidence. "Okay so, if we are talking about popularity, Best Jeanist is ranked at the top, thanks to the boost he got from being on hiatus. I'm runner up, thanks. Edgeshot is third and Endeavor ekes in at fourth. I'll skip the rest. To be honest with you, I think the approval rating is the most important number right now. Isn't about time the charts were overhauled? Don't you think we need to change how we do things? Our great symbol is no more. At this critical time, why does everyone seem to be playing it so safe? Enough with these rehashed PR lines already. Maybe we should stop pretending and start saying what's on our minds, huh?"

Amari's jaw dropped to the floor at his speech. Everyone else was mainly being polite and quiet but this guy? This guy certainly made an impact, whether good or bad though she wasn't sure. The arrogance in his words was clear, but she couldn't help but be kind of impressed. He was the only hero that spoke completely true, and that had to count for something.

The audience seemed shocked as well,now watching him lower to the ground before pointing the mic in the direction of Endeavor. "Now, let's hear from number one, who has a lower approval rating than me."

The man seemed irritated, now swiping the mic from him before huffing. Amari couldn't help but crack a smile though, noticing the clear jab towards the hero. He was messing with him, wasn't he?

Everyone was eager to hear from the new number one hero, wondering how he was going to follow up Hawks' sharp words. From Bakugo's point of view, it seemed like the man himself didn't know how to reply either. "Since this child decided to fan the flames, I won't say much. So instead, just watch what I do."

His eyes had such a clear insanity to them, so much so that she couldn't help but be proud of him for his declaration, now clapping back through the silent room. This caused everyone to turn to her as she smirked, giving him a knowing look.

Another pair of hands joined in then, now seeing Hawks do the same before the rest of the audience followed their lead very slowly.

They seemed unsure about his declaration but Amari knew that It was a start, a start to make them recognize his talent.

The minute they stepped off the stage, Amari was waiting for them, and it seemed that Endeavor was already in a foul mood, glaring in her direction. "You arrived late Bakugo. Do you know how that reflects on my agency?"

Bakugo only shrugged her shoulders though, pointing to her badge roughly. "Sorry about that, but it wasn't my fault this time. The receptionist wouldn't let me in and she refused to call you about it. I almost missed the whole thing if it wasn't for.."

Yet before she could finish, the man that she was referring to popped around the corner, his lips curled into a crooked grin. "Ah yes, please tell me who your handsome savior was again?"

Amari paused then, seeing Hawks stroll up to them as she gestured to the bird. "Speak of the devil, here he is. He really saved my butt, thanks again for that."

Hawks nodded back before Endeavor grumbled, now remembering his hero's speech and grabbing his black shirt before lifting him off the ground in anger.

His body immediately sprung to flames as he recalled the utter embarrassment he had to do through because of this kid. "You, explain yourself!"

The hero threw his hands out in defense though, not looking imitated in the slightest. "Sorry if I threw you for a loop, man."

Endeavor only frowned though. "What the hell were you thinking boy?"

Hawks shrugged back, a smile still present on his face. "Everyone just kept spouting the same normal boring stuff, ya know? It felt like someone needed to make an impact."

Amari couldn't dent that, now crossing her arms over her chest. She didn't know what to make of this guy just yet. "Well, you certainly made an impression."

Nodding back, Hawks beamed. "Thank ya chickadee. See, she gets it. I meant no harm."

Endeavor still seemed pleased though, already seeing through his act. "You were trying to test me?"

Although that may have been true, the hero denied it as Todoroki's father dropped him back towards the ground. "Of course not. If anything, I was helping you. It turned out well for you. Look, I'm not an All Might fan or anything. I never wanted to become like him. But the point stands, we could really use a new leader, and I thought you nailed it. You sounded super cool!"

Smirking to herself, Amari couldn't help but pick out his words. "So I guess you're an Endeavor fan then?"

Hawks' feathers ruffled in response. "I guess you caught me, but that just means that I believe in him even more. All Might could never match how cool he was."

He threw his hands into an eager thumbs up as Endeavor stood there dumbfounded. It sounded like this man was mocking him still, he could feel it. "And you don't want to be number one yourself?"

Hawks only shook his head though. "Nah, do you really think I come off as a leader? I have more freedom in the lower ranks, down in the twenties."

Bakugo seemed interested in that. It was rare for a hero to be content with where they were, and not want to climb to the top like everyone else. This guy really was laid back, wasn't he?

Just then, he pointed towards Amari with a knowing look."Look, it's no secret that your approval rating has been tanking. You taking on Bakugo here has helped you but you needed to something to inspire the people, that's why I did it."

His action seemed helpful but also manipulative which put Endeavor on edge. There was something about this guy, something that made him automatically dislike him.

That's when it clicked, recalling a familiar blonde girl next him do the same for his sake. The reason this bird put him on edge was because he was just like Bakugo. "Oh no, not another one."

Amari twisted her gaze in confusion as Endeavor continued. "Look, I already have one annoyance in my life, I don't need another. So get lost boy."

Then he started to walk away, only for the winged hero to follow them into the break room all at once. "Whoa, hold on there. I wasn't done talking to you."

Yet it seemed that Endeavor was over him. "Yet I am, so leave my sight."

He turned his attention away after that, narrowing his eyes at Bakugo in exchange for another conversation. "And you, don't think I've forgotten. Why did you cancel our training last weekend? It better have been important."

Hawks suddenly grew silent at that, knowing fully well where she was. That was the day he caught her with Dabi. She skipped training to visit him? Interesting.

Yet Amari didn't miss a beat, grabbing a water next to her and shrugging her shoulders. "I had a ton of homework to make up after getting out of the hospital. Why, did you miss me that much? You should've said so, I would've visited."

She winked in his direction as Endeavor sighed in annoyance. "Just finish it quickly. You have already fallen behind given the hiatus."

As Amari nodded back, Hawks noticed the flat out lie that she told Todoroki's father. It was so quick and confident, and he could immediately tell she was used to lying before. Just great, that was the last thing he needed. It seemed she may be manipulative as well.

Ignoring his comment, the girl shrugged before picking up the remote next to her and turning on the TV, the voice echoing out all at once. We have breaking news, now following the latest developments from a villain's prison called Tartarus.

Amari froze then, bringing her hand down as Hawks watched her reactions carefully. It was only a matter of time before she found out about this. He already knew this would certainly tell him something, one way or another. "What the hell.."

Yet Bakugo only threw her up, shooing the winged hero immediately, her voice clearly filled with anxiety and fear. "Shut up.."

Hawks immediately shut his mouth then, watching the girl as she eyes widened at the report on the screen. It was here just a couple hours ago that two well known villains escaped from captivity. The names being released are Dabi and Toga from the league of villains.

All at once, Bakugo's heart dropped into her chest. Dabi escaped from prison? No, this couldn't happen. She wasn't done trying to bring him home. Now this would make things so much more difficult.

Squeezing her water bottle tightly, Amari felt like she was going to get sick, barely hearing Hawks' voice echo in her ears. "They must have taken the opportunity during the Billboard Charts while everyone was busy. Hey chickadee, weren't you the one to put them away in the first place?"

Although Bakugo couldn't bother to answer, and instead just threw her hand away as she rushed towards the door. "I'll..I'll..be right back."

Hawks couldn't help but watch her reaction as well, now eyeing her with interest. She seemed really torn up about the news which meant that she was associated with Dabi No one else would have that kind of response. That had to be it.

Endeavor stood to follow her but the hero only put his hand up, knowing now was the best time to interrogate her. Now she was vulnerable after all. "I'll go see if she's okay."

Ruffling his feathers out, the hero then made his way around the corner only to hear Amari's anxious voice whisper to herself as she placed her phone to her ear. "Come on, come on, pick up! Damn it!"

He turned the corner and found her staring at her phone, only to close it a moment later and let out a heavy sigh. She seemed to be leaning against the wall in worry. "Hey, how are you holding up?"

Although after hearing his voice, Amari jumped back a couple feet, clearly etched in her eyes. "Whoa whoa, it's just me. Sorry, I didn't mean to spook you."

Amari took a calming breath then, trying to bring down her own panic attack. That's right, Dabi wouldn't pick up her call. She would just have to find out another way. "Ah it's okay. Sorry, I guess I'm just shaken up about the whole thing."

Nodding back, the hero started light with his interrogation. "I can imagine. You were the one that went undercover for the league back then. You put them away, right?

Amari only narrowed her eyes, touching her arms lightly to calm herself. "Yeah, it was Endeavor's idea, but I imagine they aren't too happy with my decision."

It was more of a fact then a guess though, the girl remembering Shigaraki using his quirk on her and Dabi's disdain all at once, but it wasn't like Hawks needed to know that.

The man pushed a bit further then. "And you were pretty close with that Dabi fellow, weren't you? It looked to me like you guys were pretty chummy."

Amari's face then dipped down into a frown, not knowing where he was going with this. "He's the one that tried to recruit me so it only makes sense that I formed a bond with him for the mission."

Hawks remained silent for a moment before replying, his wings flapping ever so slightly. "Right I get that, but what I want to know is why you're still visiting him then?"

At that, Bakugo's eyes widened, now whipping her head towards the hero. Did he just say what she thought he did? There was no way he could've known about that. "What are you talking about?"

Yet the hero only leaned in closer, the air growing ticker by the minute. "Oh, I think you know chickadee. It's been rumored through the grapevine that you still keep in contact with him. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself a couple days ago. So the question is, why?"

Gulping back, Amari remained frozen. He had seen her come out of Dabi's cell? No, this could be very bad. No one could know about that, it would ruin her entire plan. "I don't have to answer to you."

She wasn't denying it which Hawks was glad for, his wings ruffling with insanity. "No you don't, but you know how bad that looks, don't you kid? Someone that was made out to be a villain not too long ago, hanging out with a villain.."

Amari very clearly knew how bad it looked but it wasn't like she could back down. "And why are you so interested in Dabi anyway? If you've seen me there then that means you visit him also. Now that looks equally bad, don't you think?"

Hawks couldn't help but widen his eyes at that. She had him there, by saying he had seen her at the prison meant that he was there as well.

This girl, he was right to be wary of her. She was already starting to put the pieces together. "Well, it only makes sense as a pro to keep an eye on wanted criminals. Although, the same can't be said for you. You are just a student, so what could you possibly want with a villain?"

Flipping the blame back to her, the girl thought for a moment before glaring back towards the bird. She didn't know why but it seemed like he had ill plans for Dabi, and she wasn't going to let that happen. "I don't know what you're planning Hawks, but I won't let you hurt him."

The hero couldn't help but widen his eyes at that. Her choice of words was so odd. "That's strange, it sounds to me like you are protecting him. I've never seen a hero do that before."

At the word hero, Hawks' voice turned disdained, wanting Amari to know that the words she was speaking were not one of a hero. No, they were ones of a traitor.

Then she let out a small laugh before glaring back. It seemed her innocent sweet aura she was sporting had disappeared and it was now replaced with only determination and malice. "Whatever you think you know about him, you don't."

Twisting his brow in confusion, Hawks didn't understand her words. He had spent months with Dabi, it was obvious that he knew him best. "I think I know enough."

Although Amari shook her head, shoving her phone into her pocket before turning back towards the hero. She had positive feelings about this guy at first but now it seemed like he was trying to interrogate her for something. Yet he wouldn't come out and say that, it was annoying her.

Lowering her voice, the girl then glared towards the Hawks with accusation. "Yeah, I don't think so. Now, let's cut the bullshit already, shall we? What exactly are you trying to accuse me of Hawks?"

Her sharp tone was not lost on the man, now shutting his mouth because of it. She had this edge to her now, a darker more sinister one that made even his spine shiver at her almost glowing eyes. He wasn't sure if her past actions were an act or she was just showing a new side of him now, either way he could tell she was dangerous.

They stared at each other for what seemed like forever, trying to decode one another when Endeavor's voice broke their trance. "Bakugo, there you are."

Blinking in surprise, Amari then turned to Endeavor before dropping her sinister tone all at once. "Yeah, uhh sorry. You know how the league is a touchy subject for me. I just needed some air."

Todoroki's father only nodded back though, answering roughly. "There is nothing you can do about it right now so don't think about it too much. Now come on, let's go."

Bakugo took in his words before sadly nodding as well, now noticing Hawks watching her from the corner of his eye. That bastard better not say anything about Dabi or else everything would be ruined.

Although when he did open his mouth, it was playful, now slinging an arm around Amari and Endeavor's shoulders. "Hold up, I got one more thing for ya. I wanna team up with you. One case, that's all."

Bakugo couldn't help but narrow her eyes at that. A couple minutes ago she would've thought nothing of it but now she knew this guy was shady as hell. "There have been troubling eye witness accounts in my hometown. You can even bring chickadee with you!"

Yet the two seemed less than pleased, continuing to move away when his next words stopped them completely in their tracks. "You remember those Nomu things, right?"

At that, Amari's eyes widened, his mention of the Nomu making her immediately nauseous. Endeavor seemed to notice this as well, putting a hand out to stop her from saying anything stupid.

Hawks couldn't help but smile at this though, his naive mention of the topic both stopping Bakugo and Endeavor.

Ah, good. It looked like he got them.

Making their way down the streets of the Kyushu Distract, Hawks, Amari and Endeavor couldn't help but notice just how impressive the winged hero was. He was having normal conversations sure, but at the same time, the man was saving people and stopping villains all around him. Talk about a multitasker.

The two couldn't help but be impressed as Hawks pushed his arms over his head in a lazy fashion. "I'm a little peckish, so why don't we have our talk over some food? There's a great hot pot place not too far away from here where you can really taste the broth. Does that sound good?"

Just then a woman screamed only for Hawks feathers to swoop in and fix the situation, causing Amari's eyes to widen. This guy was insane. "How are you doing that?"

The hero stopped then before throwing up a smirk, now showing the girl one of his feathers. "I can maneuver each of my feathers wherever I want. I also can pick up sounds with them so that lets me hear cries for help way easier."

Bakugo knew that he was shady but she also couldn't help but gush over his quirk, now beaming with excitement. "That's so cool!"

Hawks beamed proudly only for Endeavor to shake his head in disappointment. "Bakugo, you're acting like a fan."

The man didn't seem to mind though, throwing her a wink in her direction. "Hey, that's not a bad thing. I wouldn't mind if little chickadee became a fan of mine. The more the merrier."

Just then, some of the people around them seemed to notice the hero, racing forward with excitement and interest. "Whoa, it's Hawks. You hardly ever see him out on the streets!"

Hawks threw up a happy wave only for him to get surrounded by everyone in a second, now asking for autographs and pictures like crazy. Amari supposed this is what it meant to be popular.

Yet when she looked over to Endeavor, she couldn't help but notice the frown on his face. It seemed everyone was either ignoring him for the bird or was too scared to approach him. He looked kinda sad about it to be honest.

Elbowing him in the side, she whispered towards him roughly. "If you want the people to like you, now's your chance. Get in there and do what Hawks is doing."

She gave him a soft push which caused the man to step forward, now eyeing one of the scared citizens before extending his hand. "There's no reason for you to be frightened."

The fan looked at him with shock before turning his look of shock into one of disdain, muttering back. "Endeavor doesn't do fan service. Being mean is what makes him cool! This is terrible, you've changed! I miss the old Endeavor!"

Todoroki's father just looked dumbfounded as the man then ran away screaming, only to hear a hard snicker from Amari in the corner. Well, that went about as bad as it could. "Good try.."

He could clearly tell she was mocking him though, grumbling back. "Can it Bakugo."

Although even when they seated themselves in the restaurant, Amari couldn't stop laughing, now covering her mouth all at once. Hawks seemed amused as well. "Well yeah, what did you expect? It's not exactly your vibe."

Endeavor only crossed his arms though, clearly annoyed as Bakugo tried to calm her enjoyment. "Yeah, Hawks is right. It was a good try though, really.."

The man only narrowed his eyes though. "How long are you going to continue laughing?"

Amari only shook her head though. "I don't know, probably forever. It was just too good."

Reaching across the table to grab more food, Hawks then changed the conversation. "You know, I scouted your son and little Bakugo here after the sports festival. I mean I admit I had ulterior motives. Having the son of the number two hero and a top recommended student at my agency would've looked good. Ah well, things worked out. Shoto failed the exam and Bakugo got dropped from the hero course. That's a pretty big mark against their brand."

Bakugo tickled her brow in annoyance, knowing fully well that he was trying to insult her.

And by saying he'd use Todoroki, that also made her pissed off. "I'm glad we didn't go to you either, considering you just admitted you would've used Shoto for your own gain."

Hawks noticed her disdain though, replying back. "Oh right. I forgot you and Shoto were a thing. It's pretty popular i n all the tabloids nowadays. Ah young love is interesting isn't it?"

The winged hero seemed to notice her displeasure from the conversation though, now changing it up a bit. "Also, I gotta ask. You ended up taking Endeavor's offer instead, right? What made you decide to do that?"

Amari remained silent for a moment before sighing roughly, her hands placed around her tea cup. What good was it to lie? "He told me I wasn't good enough for his son and I wanted to prove him wrong."

He was obviously not expecting that response, now choking on his food as Hawks eyed the girl all at once. "Wait, really? You did it out of spite?"

Nodding her head, she then glanced towards Todoroki's father who had averted his gaze, shame clearly now in his features. "Mhmm, we started out pretty rocky. But it's not like it was anything I hadn't faced before. I told you before, people tend to write me off all the time so it's my job to prove them wrong."

Hawks took in her statement before letting his wings flap, a crooked grin plastered on his face. Oh no, I won't underestimate you Bakugo, because I know how far someone can go for approval. It's a dangerous thing. "You're crazy kid, you know that?"

Endeavor seemed to have had enough though, not wanting to remember the past and pointing back with annoyance. "Get to the point. I didn't come all the way to Kyushu to talk about this nonsense. Tell me why I'm here."

Shrugging his shoulder, Hawks smirked. "Like I said, rumors. Whenever All for One was captured in Kamino, they found a few dozen of those Nomu's as well. Luckily, there have been no more attacks since then so that could have meant we got them all, or it could mean that All for One was hiding them somewhere else."

At that man's terrible name, Amari eyes her hands ball into a fist, now letting Hawks continue. "Although there have been sightings of things that look like Nomu's, which leads me to believe the second option. Because of the lack of activity we think the league of villains are looking for those Nomu."

That's when his voice grew serious, his eyes twitching with slight determination. "Also there have been reports of something else the league is looking for, something far more dangerous then just any plain Nomu, although it's hard to get information from it. All I know is that it's a monster like no other, which is concerning in itself."

At that, Amari felt her heart drop into her chest, now playing with her food in an attempt to seem not suspicious. She knew exactly what the league was talking about, yet it wasn't like she was going to tell him that.

Endeavor narrowed his eyes as well. "Stop dancing around and get to the point. What do you want me to do?"

Hawks only gave the hero a knowing look though, now pointing his finger towards him playfully. "I want you to become a dependable hero and look into this, and if you end up finding nothing, then I want you to proudly tell the public that there is nothing to worry about."

Swirling her chopsticks around the food, Amari then glanced out the window only for a small black blob to peak her attention. Was it just her, or was that thing getting closer? "Uhh guys.."

Although Hawks and Endeavor were too busy arguing, the girl now saw the blob growing closer by the minute. Oh crap, that wasn't good. "Guys…"

Yet once again they didn't recognize her voice, Amari now raising out of her chair in slight fear as she shouted back. "Guys..!"

Finally they turned to her, both of their eyes widening at the sight of a winged monster flying directly towards them.

Suddenly, the monster crashed through the window as Endeavor pulled Amari back from the blast, now seeing the creature look around with interest. "Which of you is strongest?"

Endeavor narrowed his eyes before pushing Bakugo towards Hawks roughly, now shouting back. "Go Hawks. Evacuate the area and look out for Bakugo."

Amari couldn't help but frown at that, not liking the idea of being babysat. "Endeavor, I'm not a little kid. I don't need to be looked after."

Yet the man only shook his head, staring back at the Nomu. "If you get hurt, Shoto will never forgive me. Just go help evacuate with him, that's an order from your mentor."

Hearing Todoroki's name, Amari faltered. This was the first time he thought about his son like that. Because of that, she couldn't help but obey. "But what about you? That thing is different from other Nomu. I can feel it."

And that was true, perhaps it was the Nomu blood in her system but Bakugo could feel the evil intentions of that thing, the need to kill and destroy at the forefront of his mind. It made her afraid for the hero.

Although Endeavor didn't seem intimated, only turning back towards the creature, his hands now balled into a fist. "It's alright. I wanted to learn about these things, right? Then this is the best way to do that!"

Feeling the fire between his palms, the man turned to Hawks before shouting. "Go Hawks!"

Then before she could process it, Amari was hoisted up into the air by the winged hero, carrying them throughout the building as his feathers carried all of the people to safety. "I'm on it!"

Leaping from the building, Hawks then hoisted himself down to the ground before placing Amari on the pavement, his eyes still wild as the feathers returned to him. "Stay here chickadee. We'll take care of this."

Yet Amari was already shaking her head, looking up to find Endeavor fighting that Nomu with everything he had. "What, no. I'm helping Hawks. I can't just let him do this alone."

Hawks only turned his head though, immediately shutting her down. "It's illegal for you to fight, remember? You don't have your license so we could get in serious trouble if you were hurt. If Endeavor says no then it's a no kid. Sorry."

The girl only grumbled though, remembering the rule. She was so used to having Endeavor's permission that she had forgotten that she was licenseless. That crazy fool, he should have just let her help.

Seeing that she was displeased, Hawks then placed a reassuring hand to her head before speaking back. "It will be okay. Endeavor just wants you safe, that's all. Don't worry, I know he's got this."

Fluffing his wings out, the man then rose into the sky to help the hero all at once. "Stay right there! I'll be back."

Then he was gone, causing Bakugo to let out a frustrated grunt. Why did she have to be such a kid? If only she could do something to help them instead of just sitting around like a coward.

Just then, she turned her head only to catch a very familiar black and purple blur enter the alleyway to her right. Wait, she knew that deformed purple skin anywhere. That jerk..

Disregarding Hawks' request, Amari turned on her heels before approaching the alleyway, a thick silence echoing through the space. Although she knew better than to trust that. "It's too late, I already know you're here Dabi."

A soft chuckle appeared, only for the man to appear a moment later. It was weird, seeing him without a layer of glass between them. "Nothing escapes you, does it sweetheart?"

Narrowing her eyes, Amari scoffed. "What is wrong with you? You went back with the villains? Why did you do that? Come on, you know that isn't you."

Yet Dabi only seemed amused by her sentence. "But it is though, you've just built up that foolish delusion in your head so much that you don't see the truth."

Glancing back towards the Nomu, the girl frowned. "And I imagine that the Nomu over there is your doing as well?"

The villain only smirked though. "Very perspective Bakugo. Although, it's not as powerful as you. That much is a pity I have to say."

Amari glared at his words, fully knowing that he was saying. "Yeah, it's too bad I'm out of commission for the villains."

Dabi only shrugged though. "For now at least, but don't get too comfortable sweetheart. Things are about to change soon."

The ominous air was not lost on Amari as the villain then glanced at Endeavor in disdain and malice. "But at least I can watch the number one hero die. That will be enjoyable."

Narrowing her eyes, Amari sighed now taking a step forward in exasperation. "Is that really how you feel? You know, he's not the same as he was back then. It's not like I'm excusing his actions from the past but Endeavor is changing, he really is. Maybe you should give him a chance before writing him out of your life."

The villain's carefree look started to shift into a glare as Bakugo continued. "Toya, like it or not, he's your father."

Just then, Amari felt a hand grasp onto her throat before shoving her against the wall in a surprised gasp. The sensation of weightlessness appeared as well, the villain lifting her up just enough to watch her feet dangle in panic.

Forcing Amari to look at him, Dabi gave her a sickening smirk. "I told you that your mouth was going to get you killed someday. Now that's time to prove that point."

His hands burst into flame as the girl kicked her legs, now feeling her throat tighten around his fingers. He wanted her to know that he had complete control here.

Dabi then squeezed tighter, causing Amari to gasp back, clearly enjoying himself. "What, no smart comeback this time? Have you finally realized that you are wrong?"

At the same time, Hawks flew across the sky only to see Dabi and Amari alone in an abandoned alleyway, his hand now around her throat as he choked her. What the hell was happening down there!?

He quickly used one of his feathers to listen in, now hearing Amari's strangled breaths. This was bad, Dabi was really going to kill her.

Just then he heard her voice through the feather, raspy and confident for some crazy reason. "I'm not wrong. So, go ahead and try. But I know you can't kill me. You won't do it."

Hawks eyes widened at this. This girl was insane. Dabi has killed before so there was nothing stopping him here. She was going to die if he didn't get down there.

Racing towards the alley, Hawks landed with a tap only to see Amari staring at Dabi with a hundred unspoken words, almost daring him with her eyes as his hold remained.

Yet Hawks was certainly surprised when Dabi closed his eyes for a moment before he released the child, causing the girl to crumble to the ground in a hard cough.

Why did he do that, and how did Bakugo know that she would be safe?

Holding her throat, Amari gasped for air, thankful that her hunch was right. It was already foreseen that All for One would be the one to kill her, not Dabi. So that meant she would be safe with him, for now at least.

Once she was able to get enough oxygen, the girl called back. "See, there is something else inside you. I knew it."

Dabi only scoffed though, shoving his heads into his pockets roughly. "Don't be stupid. There are plans for you Bakugo, so I can't kill you yet. That's the only reason why."

He said that, but truthfully Dabi didn't know why he had let go. He promised to himself that he would get rid of the annoyance that was Bakugo Amari as soon as possible, so he hated that she was right about him in a sense. He just couldn't do it yet.

Frustrated in himself, the man started to walk away only for Amari to shout back. "You keep telling yourself that but I think we both know the real reason Dabi. You know what I'm saying is right, don't you?"

At that, the villain stopped in his tracks, blue fire now erupting from his palms as he smirked. "You think so, huh?"

Just then, he raced up to Bakugo before grabbing her arm and pushing her body close to his own, so much so that his whisperers could only be heard by her.

The blue fire started to crackle under his hand as Amari grunted at the newfound sensation, the villain now burning her skin all at once. "Listen here Bakugo, I'm only going to tell you this once. I don't believe any of the crap that you've been spewing, you wanna know why? Because I am a villain and that is all I will ever be so you should stop poking your nose where it doesn't belong before I place your charred and disfigured body on dear Endeavor and little Sho's doorstep for fun."

His eyes bore into hers, stunning her into silence as her skin sizzled and turned red from his hand before letting her go all at once and throwing her towards the ground. "Remember that."

Then he turned on his heels again as Bakugo touched the raw skin, a handprint now etched into her arm as Dabi left. That would show her. Now she would shut up.

Yet before he could turn the corner, he heard her voice again, loud and confident. "Don't think you can get rid of me like that Dabi. It doesn't matter how you try to scare and threaten me, I will never back down and I will keep being the reminder for what you are leaving behind. This burn is nothing, in fact go ahead and do your worst because I'm not giving up!"

The villain remained frozen at her words, as if he was taking them in and Amari half thought he would turn around again just to prove his point.

Although the only response she did receive was a moment of silence before Dabi wordlessly walked away from her, Amari watching as he went with clear insanity. His silence clearly meant something, she knew she had struck a nerve somewhere.

Hawks couldn't help but be impressed with her words as well, never knowing that a small girl like herself could be so fearless in the face of danger.

There was clearly something else going on here and now the hero was even more desperate to know what that was.

The moment of silence didn't last forever though, as they were soon both stopped when a loud terrifying scream rang out through the space, causing both Hawks and Amari to snap out of their delusions and rush back towards the streets.

Amari clutched her arm as she went, seething from the burn when she came across a dozen or so small Nomu's blocking her path. Wait, there were more?!

He noticed her presence, now swinging its arm down only for Bakugo to feel the heat build up in her palms.

That was until Hawks stepped in front of her, blocking the hit with his feather sword. "You okay kid?"

Nodding back, she then looked up before seeing Endeavor still fighting that thing with no mercy. This wouldn't do, if there were more Nomu then Amari knew she needed to fight. They were outnumbered here.

She raced past Hawks then, until she could see Endeavor a bit clearer, now shouting up at the sky all at once. "Endeavor, I need your permission! Can I fight?"

The man in question seemed to notice her then, looking around the destruction before them and realizing he didn't have a choice. He needed her in this fight. "Bakugo, I give you permission to engage in combat!"

Ah, that's what the girl was waiting for, now seeing Hawks run up to her all at once, his wings outstretched as the Nomu approached. "You need to be careful. These things are everywhere and my feathers can only go so far. Stay behind me."

Yet Amari didn't seem to share his thoughts, only walking away from his comfort as her palms began to glow all at once. "Thanks Hawks, but I'm not that fragile. Remember what you said before? Well it's time to kick those doubters to the crib and show you what I've got."

Lifting her hands up, the girl then smirked beneath her breath before leaping into action and creating five separate gold matter shields over the small Nomu as they screamed in pain.

Then she reached forward as a piece of rubble came crashing down only for Amari to block the impact almost all at once, the gold coating saving the civilians below.

Just then, another Nomu came barreling towards her, screaming out as she narrowed her eyes, switching to explosions as the heat popped into her palms.

It threw a hand down but Bakugo was quicker, dodging in between before pressing her explosions into its side as it screamed out in pain, now going ballistic.

Amari readied herself once more before a dozen feathers pierced the Nomu's back, causing it to crumble to the ground all at once. "Wow chickadee, I gotta say I'm impressed. I guess I was right about you being special."

The girl only smirked though, turning around so she was back to back with the winged hero, now glancing at the Nomu's that were coming their way. "How about a little tag team birdie?"

Hawks only smirked at that. "Sounds like a dream chickadee."

Reaching them, the Nomu screamed before Amari and Hawks took off in opposite directions in order to take down the creatures one by one.

The creature spotted her almost immediately, racing towards her as the girl's palms grew gold all at once before connecting with it's leg.

Throwing an arm down at her, Amari threw up her shields as she blocked its attack, now throwing a punch into his stomach at the same time.

The small creature crumbled to the ground as she felt her arms start to prick as the Nomu blood rose in her system, although she shoved it down all at once. It was too dangerous to let loose here. She had to rely on just her quirks right now.

A loud animalistic scream then echoed through the space as Hawks and Amari both turned to their left only to find a larger Nomu awaiting them. Oh no, there were more?

Sharing a look, the winged hero went first, leaping into the air before using the rest of his large feathers to stab the large monster as it cried out in pain.

Although it wasn't enough as the creature only swatted the objects away before hitting the hero in the chest, the man now tumbling to the ground. "Hawks!"

Amari gasped at that, racing forward before throwing up her shields to catch the winged hero as he landed with a light tap before sliding down. "My feathers aren't enough. That thing is just too strong."

Narrowing her eyes, Bakugo looked around before recalling how she defeated Nomu's back when she was kidnapped. Maybe they could do that same thing here? "Hawks, can you get me up to its back?"

Although the hero wanted to, he only sighed back sadly. "I wish but I'm all out of feathers. I'm basically grounded until the rubble is all cleared."

Amari frowned then, desperate for an answer before laying her eyes on a building a couple feet away from them. Then she got a crazy idea, one that Endeavor probably wouldn't have approved of if he was here. "It's okay, I got an idea. Just get it near that building the best you can."

Then before he could even question it, Amari was gone from his sight, now swiping another creature with his feather sword. He would just hope she knew what she was talking about.

Racing up the steps of the building, Bakugo panted as she threw open the door to the roof before taking a breath. She knew very well that this was stupid but it wasn't like she was going to die. That was reserved at a later date.

She inched her way towards the edge only to see Hawks push the Nomu back in her direction before it lined up perfectly.

The hero locked his eyes with her as well, his mouth open with disbelief at what he was seeing. Was she going to do what he thought she was? No, that was insane. No one would do that..She wouldn't do that..

Yet he was sorely mistaken as he watched Bakugo take a breath before jumping off the tall surface, her hand outstretched and glowing gold. Oh shit, she would do that!

Running in order to catch her, the man fluffed his small wings out, willing them to get him off the ground to no avail. She was going to kill herself!

Amari then made contact with the Nomu, clinging onto its back before pressing her sparking palms into its surface with as much power as she could manage.

The creature withered at the sensation, crying out as it attempted to throw the girl off but she was determined, now clinging on for dear life.

Pushing deeper, Bakugo twisted her brow in discomfort as it's claws tried to dig into her skin, although she still didn't let go as it withered in pain.

Hawks couldn't help but watch the girl with shock, now seeing a darker side to her as she burned the Nomu with no mercy. Her eyes, they looked crazy and filled with bloodlust now.

Narrowing her eyes, Amari then snapped out of her delusions when she heard a loud crash and turned only to find Endeavor thrown into one of the buildings roughly. Crap, he was losing.

That was enough for the Nomu to take advantage now, using its body to dislodge her hand enough to fling her off to its left roughly as Amari gasped. She shouldn't have lost concentration like that.

Hawks took off running, now seeing Bakugo land on the hard pavement right before the Nomu did the same, a loud groan entering the space as she gritted her teeth. Well, that hurt.

Touching her shoulder, the man called out to her roughly. "Bakugo, are you okay!? You landed pretty hard there. It's okay, don't move."

Amari only coughed back though, already struggling to her feet, a low growl in her voice "Let me go. I'm not done."

The hero put a hand out though, stopping her movements all together. "You've done enough, jumping from that building and taking down that giant Nomu. It's okay, just wait here until the paramedics arrive. I think you broke something."

Yet the girl wasn't satisfied, now hearing the cries from the civilians shake her awake, pushing against his arm. Hawk noticed her hands shake as well, the girl touching them to calm the Nomu blood in her system. "People are still afraid, it's not enough."

Hawks twisted his brow in confusion as she took a shaky step forward, pure determination in her stance as she did so. The last thing she could let happen was for Endeavor to die. "He needs me, so I can't stop now."

Widening his eyes, the hero glanced at Amari only to feel a sickening familiarity to her words. She sounded like a soldier more than a person, and that very idea scared him, only because that was a very commission-like way of speaking.

Then he just watched as she turned on her heels before running towards the giant explosion that had happened a couple minutes ago. She silently hoped that Endeavor was okay, he had to be, for the entire Todoroki family. "Endeavor!"

She stopped a moment later, now seeing the barely conscious outline of her mentor, bleeding and broken only a couple feet away from her. The Nomu wasn't even attacked, it just looked disappointed? "You are weak. Is there anyone stronger?"

Amari's brow ticked in annoyance before stepping forward. Anything to get the attention off of him right now. Maybe then he could regain his strength. "Hey, over here hot topic reject! You want a fight, well I'm game!"

The creature turned around at that, eyeing the girl with interest before speaking low and plain. "We are the same, you are like me."

Bakugo's eyes widened then, now desperate to hide the black veins threatening to climb her arms under her shirt. Perhaps talking to it was way more reasonable than trying to fight it. "No, we are not the same."

It twisted its head in confusion at that. "How so? I don't understand."

Looking down at the ground, she suddenly heard Endeavor echo from her left, sounding rather panicked. "Bakugo.. the cameras.."

She understood what he meant right away. Back when she lied to the press, the story was that the black veins and her actions were only because of the plan to bring down the league. If they found out that she was lying, then Amari would be labeled a villain all over again, and that was one thing she couldn't have.

Narrowing her eyes, the girl replied back. "Because I am a hero."

Just then, Endeavor's finger twitched, causing the Nomu to turn its direction back on the broken man all once, much to her dismay. No, he couldn't fight like this. That thing would kill him!

Before she could even think, Bakugo forced her body to move forward until she was standing in front of her mentor, shields outstretched in protection. "I won't let you hurt him!"

Endeavor felt his hand sway, looking up only to find his trainee risking her life for him, as foolish as that was, now watching the Nomu slam its power into her quirk. Although, for some reason the girl remained strong.

Tapping her foot with his hand, the man grumbled. "Bakugo, that's enough.."

He didn't understand why she was going so far for him. Bakugo had said it herself back at the restaurant, the man clearly tried to run her into the ground when they first met, wrote her off for nothing but an ignorant child. She had no obligation to keep standing there.

Yet the girl only shook her head, taking another hit as she gritted her teeth. "No, I won't let you die, you can't die yet! You still have so much to do and prove! You'll never get the chance if you die here!"

He saw the blood start to drip from her mouth as she spoke. She was going to kill herself over this. Why, why would she do that?

Another hit came and Endeavor grew panicked, trying to reach out to her again. "Bakugo.."

Amari wasn't finished though, narrowing her eyes all at once. "So many people are waiting for you to become a great hero, and I will make sure you get to that! Think of who is watching right now, Fuyumi, Natsuo, Rei, Shoto and…

Shaking her head, she then willed Dabi's name from her mind. No, it wasn't time to tell him that yet. "Your entire family, the entire world and me as well, they are all counting on you!"

At that, Endeavor's eyes widened, recalling the news crew around them. She may have been right, his family could've been watching and he was just laying there and giving up? No, that's not what the number one hero did, that's not what he did. If she was fighting for him so much then he couldn't stop now.

The Nomu barreled into her again, and Amari twitched at the sensation. "Bakugo, put down your shields..."

Amari didn't want to hear it though, knowing that he was trying to talk her out of protecting him. "No! I'm stopping this right now, I can't let you die...they need you...I need you, you stubborn old man!"

She sounded on the brink of panic, like her words were being strangled by her own voice. He had never had someone need him before, it was something that made him want to rise to his feet.

Just then, she felt a hand on her shoulder as Endeavor's voice stopped her rambling thoughts. "Amari.."

Freezing at the sound of her first name, the man continued back quietly. "It's alright."

She knew what he meant but was still reluctant, her hands shaking in the process as the Nomu came barreling towards him again.

What if he died today, then her hopes of giving Todoroki his family back would be ruined. And then if she died, he would have no one to fall back on. "But.."

Endeavor only gave a silent nod though, causing Amari to turn off her quirk all at once, now seeing the Nomu's body come towards them even faster.

Then before she could think, Endeavor grabbed the girl by the arm before pulling her behind him so she could be safe, his fist outstretched. "It's like you said. I still have a lot to prove, so I'm not going anywhere!"

Widening her eyes, she then watched as he grabbed the creature before rocketing into the sky. Of course, that was a very clever way of going about things. Now, he didn't have to worry about any damage.

Hawks and Amari then watched as Endeavor blew up the sky with an aura of fiery gold and orange, the Nomu's cries drowning out ever so slightly. Now that was the number one hero.

Although the victory was short lived as the man himself came barreling towards the ground, causing Amari to gasp, already rushing to catch him the best she could.

Feeling the after effects of her quirk, she huffed out a breath before throwing her hands up and giving him the last of her strength, screaming as she did so. "I got you!"

The gold matter began to swirl around in her hands before hovering in the air just as Endeavor crashed into the pavement roughly.

Not being able to see from the smoke, everyone's breath grew to a silent hush before they noticed a hand outstretched to the sky, now covered in a light gold shimmer. He did it, he really did it. "He's standing."

Feeling a sense of relief, Amari crumbled to the ground as the gold flickered off his body, now turning to the girl in concern. "Are you alright?"

She heaved out another breath before nodding back silently, holding her chest as she did so to stop any seizures from occurring. "I should be saying the same to you. You look like crap."

Giving out a broken laugh, the girl then coughed at her own joke just as the civilians and new reporters circling around them. "You did it! Thank you Endeavor, Hawks and Ember! You saved us!"

Amari then pushed her hand to her temple in order to stop an oncoming headache as the room began to spin all at once. She closed her eyes at the sensation and twisted her brow in pain only for a light tap to shake her back to reality. "Are you okay little chickadee? You don't look so good. I really think we should get you checked out."

Considering the nickname, Bakugo already knew who it was, now shaking her head as she panted out. "No, it's okay. This is normal."

Although it didn't seem like it though, yet the hero didn't want to argue and instead let it be, now taking in the victory all at once. Even though it seemed seemingly impossible, they had done it.

Back at the dorms, Todoroki placed a shaking hand to his mouth as the other U.A. students crowded around him in worry.

After watching that fight, the boy couldn't help but feel afraid, afraid for his father and the girl he loved. He intensely followed the battle, hearing what Amari had said to Endeavor in that moment of imminent death.

Back during the Yakuza raid it was unclear but looking at it with his own eyes there was no mistaking it now, his father had protected her.

He tried to calm his breaths but to no avail, silently praying the entire time that he wouldn't die, trying to tell him telepathically that he was watching to see what his father would do.

So when Todoroki saw his victory, the boy couldn't help but be proud of his accomplishments and what he did in order to save that city.

And whether the boy liked it or not, he realized that through that battle, Endeavor was worthy enough to become the new number one hero.

This is so long, I'm sorry. This is the longest Ch I've ever written for any of my fanfics but I think it's important to keep it all together as the beginning matches the end. I think this was my favorite CH to write in S4. Hawks and Amari's dynamic is so cool, how they play off each other. I totally realized that they have similar traits like the sneaking around part so it would make sense for them to be wary of each other.

But oh no, Amari isn't doing any favors and now Hawks is really suspicious of her. Looks like he's gonna mettle some more.

And oh boy would you look at that, Endeavor character development! His caring attitude for Amari's safety, his mentor attitude, his non asshole dialogue. Man, Amari and him have really come a long way. I was reading their first interaction to prepare for this Ch and it's like night and day.

Also Hawks' nickname for Amari is chickadee and it's the cutest thing.

Next Chapter: Last CH of S4 because we gotta include the school festival with Eri. Something big changes the game and Hawks meddle in Amari's plans even more as we set up for the final arc!