98: 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟
If only they had known Japan would be nothing more than a death sentence for Cathleen Bate.
Star and Stripe was an American hero that came to aid Japan in the war against All for one. The fighter jet she took was intercepted by Shigaraki himself. And a handful of Nomus.
She didn't make it.
But her death did buy them some time. By doing some serious damage to Shigaraki's body and quirks. Her quirk New order gave her the ability to change the order or law of something after touching it and saying it's name. She cleverly changed New order itself before Shigaraki took it. Sending it to kill off his other quirks.
"It's estimated that we'll have a week at most before Shigaraki is ready for combat. But that's just a guess." Naomasa said looking over his papers. "We need a plan before that. This will be our one opportunity to gain the upper hand."
"Has All for one said anything Kira? I know it's difficult but..." All Might asked Kira, looking guilty.
"No. He hasn't said anything since the fight with Star. I think he's partially fused with Shigaraki though. At least his consciousness." Kira said sitting up. She was honestly glad for the silence from him. Being without his voice in her head was doing her some good.
"That's good." All Might smiled. "I'm glad. Her health is more important than information."
"You should head back to the dorms. You could use some rest." He said, patting her shoulder.
"Right... I'll take you up on that." Kira chuckled. "Keep me posted though."
"Of course."
Kira shoved her hands in the pockets of her shorts. They were UA uniform shorts. These days the uniform was mostly what everyone wore. But Kira...
She sighed and adjusted her shirt. She was wearing a soft graphic tee under the UA jacket. Along with her usual sneakers and no stockings. She had tried it. Wearing the old uniform. The button up and the skirt.
It made her want to vomit.
Kira had spent almost a month rotting in that outfit. Locked up in the Villa while she was held captive. The button up and the skirt... She couldn't put them back on. Not even new ones. When she looked down after getting back, seeing the crisp white shirt and the pressed skirt. She felt a wave of nausea and suddenly felt like she was back there.
So she didn't wear it. And she knew that some of her classmates seemed to understand why she didn't. Without her having to explain.
There were so many... Problems she had been dealing with since she got back. So much she had yet to talk about to anyone yet. She just wanted to be... Normal again.
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Kira sat in the common room. Between Bakugou and Kaminari, who was drinking some sort of energy drink dispite it being almost dusk.
Most of the others were put doing something to prepare for the fight they all knew was up ahead. Some were getting their hero costume upgraded. Some were training or working out. While others... Like her group were spending time together. In a way they hadn't in a long time.
"Oh I am sooo gonna get you!" Sero said with a grin. His hands clicking the buttons of his controler as he fight Kirishima one on one. It was some sort of hero combat game, Kira loosely paid attention.
"No you won't!" Kirishima said back with a chuckle.
Kira frowned and leaned against Bakugou. She felt off... Like something was just wrong. She was in a permeant state of uneasiness.
One of those days were you feel like you're always on the edge of tears. For no reason. Even the smallest thing could tip the balance.
"You okay?" Bakugou whispered. Looking down at her.
"Just tired I guess..." Kira lied. Looking ahead.
Bakugou didn't say anything. "But you're always tired... She just says that when she's upset to make me think everything is fine..."
He just took her hand carefully. While the others weren't paying attention. Kirishima and Sero were distracted but that didn't really matter... They both knew. Having seen them kiss after a big incident happened. Kirishima witnessing when Bakugou was kidnapped. Sero witnessing when Kira was.
Neither said anything.
"Want some energy drink?" Denki offered. Hearing Kira say she was tired. "It's super sweet. My favorite kind."
Kira sighed. Taking the drink without much thought. Letting go of Bakugou's hand in the process. Which he didn't mention in his head or out loud.
There wasn't much in the can, so Kira took just a small sip to appease Denki. She regretted it instantly. For a second it was fine. She tastes a sweet tangy fruity flavor. If she was a different person she probably would have enjoyed it.
Her body completely seized up. She let out a small choking sound as she tasted it. She hadn't tasted anything like that in years. She couldn't swallow, she sat there in shock for half a second.
....
"Can I have candy now?"
"I guess so. But just one piece." The woman held out a bowl, Kira picked out a blue raspberry sucker and grinned at her prize.
"Is my quirk really strong?" She asked the nurse, putting the sweet and sour candy in her mouth.
"Very."
....
A second later her body decided that she had to get this out. The taste was like poison.
"You okay-"
Kira stood up in a panic. Dropping the can to the floor as she did so. But she didn't even register the sound it made as it spilled on the floor.
"Kira?-"
Kira bolted. She stumbled slightly as she ran, making it to the sink just in time to throw up.
"Woah!" Kirishima said, turning away from the game.
"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU GIVE HER DUNCE FACE?!" Bakugou snapped. Grabbing the can and looking at it like it was poison.
"Nothing just an energy drink!" Denki said, putting his hands up.
Kira continued to gag into th sink even after she had nothing left in her stomach.
...
The small scared girl sobbed and sniffled in the metal box as the car rocked back and forth. "I wanna go... Home." She whispered between hiccups. There was no light in the vehicle, at least not where Kira was.
She was alone, curled up in the dark.
She wanted her mom and her dad. She wanted to be in her soft bed with her stuffed animals. She didn't understand what was going on.
...
Bakugou dropped the can as soon as he read the label. "Shit." He mumbled when he saw 'Blue raspberry' written in a funky font. Remembering what she confessed to him awhile back.
He hopped off the couch and walked to Kira. Who was leaning over the sink taking deep breath. A few hot tears held in her eyes as embarrassment sunk in.
He always tried her best to hold herself together infront of others. She didn't want them to know just how easily she freaked out sometimes. Now here she was, barfing and shaking over something as stupid as a drink.
"It's okay Kira." Bakugou mumbled. Giving her a water bottle.
"Yeah I know." Kira whispered. Her voice sharp and defensive. "I'm fine."
"I know." Bakugou whispered. Rubbing her back.
"Yo what happened? Are you okay?" Sero asked, standing up with a frown.
"Yeah are you okay Kira? I'm sorry I didn't realize-"
"I said I'm fine." She said. Louder this time, rubbing her eyes. "I'm fine." She repeated. She felt this achy tightness in her chest and suddenly she couldn't stop the tears from coming.
"Hey come here." Bakugou whispered. Pulling her into a hug. She was stiff at first but eventually leaned into it. Wrapping her arms around him.
Bakugou looked up at their friends and shook his head. Telling them to drop it for now. They all looked at her in worry but didn't say anything else.
"I'm going to bed." Kira said, pulling away. Tilting her face forward to hide her tears behind her bangs. "Goodnight." She whispered before practically running out of the room.
"Night." Kirishima responded. Almost unable to muster up any pleasantries.
"Did I... Do something wrong?" Denki asked with a frown.
"...no it's just..." Bakugou sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "Maybe she'll explain it tomorrow. Just leave her alone for now."
He said with a frown. They nodded.
Bakugou looked down the hallway. Knowing he'd probably go after her in a few minutes.
A/N: friendly reminder that Kira is still traumatized lmao
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