Day 2 - Children
Shuichi curled himself into a ball as the other kids kicked and hit him. And it was only because of his quirk. He let the tears and blood flow free.
The kids laughed.
"Look he can cry!"
Another hit to the face.
"I wonder if his limbs will regrow if we cut them off."
That got Shuichi's attention. He tried to fight back, tried to stop them pulling him open as the kid with a knife quirk came closer. He hissed as it touched his scales but it didnt draw blood. The only time Iguchi was ever thankful for his scales was when he realized they were growing stronger from the abuse.
"Guess we have to pul- GAH!"
The gecko had his eyes closed so all he could rely on was his other senses. He felt the kids holding him down let go and run away saying something about 'dont let him touch you.'
Oh god did the new kid just want to hurt him, himself?
"Its safe, they're gone now. But your still bleeding. Tenko, lets get the boy to the hospital."
Shuichi opened his eyes to find a black-haired, red eyed boy.
"A-angel or de-demon?" Shuichi whimpered.
Then the pain overwhelmed his body and he passed out.
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Another elbow to the neck and the last of the criminals fell. Spinner called the local heroes and waited until he could foot steps before scaling(bad pun but i had too) the walls and onto the moonlit roof.
"Looks like that Vigilante did it again. Would like to thank him if i ever see him." Tomura Shigaraki spoke.
Shigaraki seemed to take whatever job in hopes of meeting the Vigilante. His friend, Pryo, however didnt like him.
"He should just get a hero licence and work with us instead of the shadows. I doubt he has a job other than this."
Spinner chuckled and called out. "I do actually have a job and its called pissing you off, Pyro. And Shigaraki, youre welcome."
Enjoying the sounds of Shigaraki laughing and a growling Pyro probably ready to set both of them on fire, Spinner stood and left before either hero could chase him.
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Tenko paced around the hospital room as Kurogiri and the nurse talked. He left his game at home and Kurogiri wouldnt warp him. He stared at the kid covered in scratch marks and brusies. All of it discolored and a result of being born differently.
"'Angel or demon?' I dont even like my quirk. Guess im a demon." Tenko sat down next to the bed and Kurogiri and the nurse walked in.
"Quirkless or physical mutation quirks like the boys' are hated the most. And juding from the fact that anyone at his age with a scale quirk of some kind, their scales are still soft and mallible. Whereas his, are solid and sharp, means abuse is constant. Do you know anything about the boy?"
Kurogiri shook his head. "No Tenko, my son, saw the other kids beating him up and chased them away. They know that Tenkos' quirk is dangerous and its why he wears those gloves. But they dont know what it is." The mist man gestured to Shimuras hands.
Thr nurse nodded and breathed in and out causing Tenko to notice a flutter on her neck.
"He isnt registered in this hospital. I might be able to-"
"You are an angel," came the quiet reply from the bed.
Tenko let out a laugh but didnt say anything.
"Good to know youre awake. Can you tell me your name please? And how old you are?"
The boy was quiet for a few seconds as judged whether these strangers were safe. Tenko met his gaze and nodded, hoping it would help.
"Shuichi Iguchi and im 6."
Kurogiri and the nurse both sucked in a sharp breath.
"Thats how old i am too. Im Tenko Shimura."
"At least the Iguchi is open to your son. I will see if i can get a hold of his parents."
The nurse reached the door when Shuichi called out for her to stop.
"Wait. My mom said she wouldnt be home when i got home since she had stuff to do. And she is mean anyways. I dont want to go back." He started to cry and Kurogiri ran over to give him a hug. Tenko helped.
"Alright i wont call your mother but i do need to tell someone in your family youre here. Do you have a dad or sibling. A cousin, perhaps?"
He shook his head and repeated i dont know, over and over again. The nurse sighed and left. It took five minutes for Shuichi to stop crying but that was maiy because he fell asleep again.
Kurogiri stood back and found another chair to sit in. His head was in his hands and Tenko could see him shaking.
"Kurogiri, are you okay?"
"Im just worried for the boy."
"I think he is really strong. Because kids who are six are really strong."
Kurogiri smiled and nodded. "He is strong Tenko. Do you want your game still?"
Tenko shook his head. "No Shuichi needs a friend and my game isnt two player and i hate taking turns."
Kurogiri just laughed.
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Kurogiri finished wrapping Tenko's side again. The wound had opened again and Tenko was tempted to let Touya seal it with his quirk.
"He actually talked to me and Touya."
"Who? The vigilante?" Kurogiri pretended not to know who Shimura was talking about.
"Dont play coy. And Touya still doesnt know that we know each other."
Kurogiri just shook his head. "You do like stiring the shit pot just for fun, dont you?"
The blacked haired looked at his friend in surprise. Kurogiri rarely cussed. Though he supposed it was fair this time.
"He's in the next room so shut up. And Shuichi is coming over anyways for game night."
"Who likes stirring the shit pot?" Touya asked from the doorway.
"Ive brought pizza." And there was his best friend of sixteen years, next to him.
Tenko started to laugh but it changed to wheezing as his wound reminded him it exsited.
"Tenko are you okay? Hero work trying to kill you?"
"Yeah. But uh, Shuichi, you might be the one to die tonight."
"Whys that?" "Are you fucking serious?" Spinner and Pyro both said in unison.
Kurogiri stopped in front of them and took the pizza and warped himself away.
Spinner offered a feral grin. "Hey Pyro, whats up?"
Tenko Shimura died laughing. Shuichi Iguchi had become a salamander. Touya Todoroki claims he had nothing to do with it