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I breathed slowly as the world came into focus with the morning light. It streamed through the shades like it did every day, like nothing changed. Nobody knew that my world changed overnight. I was at peace. A smile graced my face. I was finally free, and not just me, but my mom and my siblings as well. Overnight, my left side became my own. I sat up slowly, going through the motions of preparing for another day at UA.
I wonder if anyone found out yet. No, I covered my tracks too well. I glanced down at my hands, hands that were bloodless. It was a stark contrast to last night when they were coated in the sticky substance. I got my justice with a fistful of fire and a fistful of ice. My dual wielding of powers could truly nuke someone from the inside out… what a useful skill to have. I walked steadily down to the commons area, noting that the TV was on as I arrived in the living room area of the dorms.
“It is known today that the Number One Hero, Endeavor has gone missing overnight. There is speculation that the League of Villains could be involved.” I stopped in the doorway, listening to the news. They seemed so concerned for Number One, but believed he had only been captured, and that eventually the heroes working to find him will bring him back safe. I tilted my head. Interesting. Half the class was also in the living room, concerned as well. Kaminari noticed I was standing in the doorway, and smacked Bakugou on the shoulder, looking guilty. The TV was quickly shut off.
Most of my classmates were staring at me, or madly avoiding eye contact. Kirishima was the first to move, jumping off the couch and approaching me. “Hey man, how about I make you some breakfast? You should eat before class.” I let him guide me to the kitchen. He kept glancing behind him at everyone else. He seemed to not want to overwhelm me. I was confused. I sat at the table as he quickly cooked up eggs and toast, sliding the dish over to me. He let me eat in silence as he cleaned up the kitchen in the meantime.
“Thank you Kirishima.” I said, pushing the empty plate back to him.
“Yeah man, no problem.” He paused, fidgeting with a corner of a towel he was using to dry his cooking area, “And Todoroki, everything should be okay, you know? Your dad is strong, so he will be fine. A ragtag crew of villains could not take him down, he’s much too manly to go out like that. Afterwards the heroes will make the monsters who took him pay.”
He looked sympathetically at me. I nodded and left to go to class. Kirishima was generally trying to comfort me. A nice gesture, but this is exactly what I wanted. When… no. More like if, the heroes did find his body, I will still be coddled by my classmates. How do I let them know that I am not upset at this development? The heroes making whoever took him pay? He was the monster. He deserved it. I did my family a favor, as well as myself. Selfish as it might be, no one else was going to do it. I took matters into my own hands.
“Todoroki, wait up!” I turned to see my friend, Midoriya trotted to catch up with me. I paused to let him as Iida caught up as well. “I heard Endeavor went missing. Are you okay Todoroki?” Izuku panted out. Was I okay? I tilted my head. I am better than okay, I caused it. I felt elated.
“We’re here for you if you need it.” Iida said, laying a hand on my shoulder, trying to encourage me.
“You can tell us anything.” Midoriya said. Anything? I stared at my hand, remembering the flames that lead to blood, so much blood. Would they understand? Of course they would. They are my friends. They know he had it coming!
“He died.” I stated, staring at them for their reactions. They will understand. Monsters don’t deserve to live. Izuku saw the world very black and white. Murder was wrong. I agree. Killing him was a mercy, a necessity, and was definitely not murder in the traditional sense. He wasn’t human. I did not regret it one bit because he had it coming.
“Huh?” “What?” Both Midoriya and Iida were wide eyed and staring at me. They probably were connecting the dots on what I was implying. I wasn’t wrong! It might have been a bad decision, a bad action, but I didn’t care. They had to understand!
“I did something bad! But why does it feel so good?” I panted out, a smile pulling on my face. I lessoned my tie a bit from around my neck, feeling giddy. I have never felt more free, and I’d do it again in a heart-beat. I laughed.
“Todoroki…” Izuku’s eyes stared back at me, absolutely horrified. I gigged again at the rush of power I felt through my veins. The best part? I liked it.