Wings

Chapter 55

It was now the day of the big mission; about every hero in Japan was on this mission, including work-study students.

That morning Eva was sitting on the dorm steps; she was waiting for the sun to rise.

"Eva," greeted Izuku sitting beside her. "Didn't sleep well?"

"I just wanted to see the sunrise," answered Eva taking his hand. "What are you doing up?"

"Thought I'd go on a run to help with my nerves," answered Izuku. "I'll sit here with you for a bit." If both knew what was coming later that day; they would have soaked in every second of being with each other, chatting and watching the sunset, when everything felt peaceful. 

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Eva was now waiting at the police force, listening to Tscukachi talk to them before going to Jaku hospital; they were given a report on a doctor there. 

Kyugai Garaki. Quirkless. The founder of Jaku General Hospital and its current chairman of the board. He championed the idea of Quirk-based community medical care and started doing philanthropic work soon after opening the hospital. That meant building orphanages and nursing homes throughout the country, as well as partnering with private hospitals and clinics. On the surface, the doctor comes across as a kind man. He's respected and even admired.

"So this is the monster," Rock Lock said. "A true villain. All For One's most trusted agent."

"Right, and he's the mad scientist that bioengineered those Nomu abominations," said Mandalay.

'Truly hated among the fae,' Eva thought. 'Disrespecting the dead like that.'

"How are you so certain he's the one to blame?" asked Endeavor. 

"I sent someone undercover after receiving intel from the safety commission," Tsukachi answered. "He found a restricted area within the hospital. None of the staff knew its purpose. This off-limits area has one entrance: through the morgue. Garaki is the only person who ever comes and goes. If you need more evidence..." On a screen, they were shown pictures of the doctor at the morgue door as well as a little creature. "This picture's from our man inside."

"Is that a tiny Nomu?" gasped Pixie-Bob. 

"It would be easy to arrest the doctor since he's a public figure," said Tsukauchi continued. "But if we act rashy, the Paranormal Liberation Front will enact countermeasures. The last thing we want is a repeat of the widespread devastation in Hosu or Camino. Those events traumatized the public and we lost too many good people on our side. Sure, we were able to apprehend All For One. But it was at the cost of our number one. All Might was forced to retire. Therefore, we'll face this situation with every available resource at our disposal. First, the pros will be split into two groups. Team Endeavor will be in charge of securing Kyudai Garaki at Jaku Hospital. Tea, Edgehsot will storm the Gunga Mountain Villa we believe the be the Paranormal Liberation Front's hideout. These two events will happen simultaneously. In addition, hero course students will be deployed as logistical support for both teams. They'll assist with civilian evacuation and rescue if the encounter starts to escalate. We expected substantial resistance from the villains, their supporters, and the Nomu, but we cannot wait any longer. If we don't act now, they will prevail. The doctor, his pets, Shigaraki...Every villain must fall. Heroes, the idea is to take out the entire Paranormal Liberation Front in one sweep."

Soon they were leaving the building and heading toward Jaku Hospital. 

"Happy to work alongside you again, Violet Gust," Rock Lock said.

"As to you," Eva said. "How is your son and wife?"

"Just fine," Rock Lock answered.

Eva felt her nerves rising. 'I sure do miss class 1-A.'