Bakugo growled in frustration before he gave up struggling. As much as he knew Kirishima could take care of himself, he couldn't let Deku take him out like that. Once Deku felt the fight leave his body, he got off of him and held out his hand to Bakugo to help him up. Bakugo looked up at Deku and slapped his hand away and stood up. "What the fuck do you want Deku? You don't do shit for no reason."
Deku smirked as he looked at Bakugo. He was always hostile, even when he was just being his normal self. "Like I said, I just want to talk. I have a proposition for you. I would have invited you to step into my office, but well you destroyed it." A soft groan could be heard as Keigo stirred from Bakugo's assault. Bakugo let out a loud laugh. Deku couldn't be serious. Why the hell would he take any type of deal from the damn nerd after he pulled this shit?! "You really think I would do anything for you after what you did?!"
Deku raised a brow as he examined Bakugo. Yes, he was upset right now, but he could make him see reason. "It's not what you could do for me, but what I can do for you. You can't possibly tell me you enjoy hero work with all the rules the Commission puts on you? I know for a fact, you have more infractions than any Pro right now. Aizawa is seriously close to benching you. Then what would you do?"
Deku could see the fire in Bakugo's eyes start to dim. He hit the right nerve. Bakugo was never one for rules. As society began to accept villainy as the norm, Aizawa rose to Hero Commissioner and revised how heroes did their work. Yes, they could use their quirks, but excessive force became one of his main sources of contention. Inherently, Bakugo was always on Aizawa's shit list. Kirishima, being Bakugo's partner, also began to draw Aizawa's ire. Deku knew something that Bakugo didn't know yet. Bakugo looked at Deku, his eyes darkened. "Bullshit. Aizawa knows I'm the best fucking hero on his roster right now"
Deku sighed softly and shook his head "You're right, you are the best hero on his roster. Your attitude though makes you a liability. He's starting to see that." Deku took out his phone and pulled up a document. He handed his phone to Bakugo and shrugged. "If you don't believe me, see for yourself" What he saw almost made him crush the phone in his hand right then and there. It was an internal memo from Aizawa.
To: Hizashi Yamada(Present Mic) hiz.yamada@whc.org
From: Shouta Aizawa(Eraserhead) sho.aizawa@whc.org
Subject: Staffing Changes
Hizashi,
Effective immediately, Katsuki Bakugo is to be suspended indefinitely pending further investigation. Upon reviewing disciplinary records and complaints by citizens, his use of excessive force is becoming way too frequent to ignore. Eijiro Kirishima is to assume control of Komohari Hero Agency until further notice. I will ask that you use discretion. Kirishima has already been briefed and accepted this position.
Acting Hero Commissioner,
Shouta Aizawa
" Where did you get this?! This is bullshit! No way Shitty Hair would take that deal!" Bakugo's voice faltered as he read the memo. Deku chuckled as he observed Bakugo, he hasn't changed whatsoever. Exasperated Deku sighed "Kaachan, you still call him Shitty Hair. Why would he be loyal to you? You've been awful to him since you guys met. To be honest, I'm surprised he stayed loyal this long. "
Keigo had fully gotten up at this point. He flew down and started towards Bakugo growling. A red feather hurtling towards Bakugo's face. Deku simply held up his hand. Keigo stopped in his tracks, and with him, the feather stopped as well, inches from Bakugo's face. Deku flicked his hand towards the house. Keigo stared Bakugo down, a fire in his eyes. "This isn't over Bakugo, not by a long shot" He reluctantly trudged off towards the half destroyed safe house. The only reason Keigo didn't tear his head off was his loyalty to Deku. Endeavor had sent him on a suicide mission to off All Might, as usual. All Might was just about to crush him, Deku somehow convinced All Might to bring him in. He said this would send a bigger message to Endeavor instead of just killing him. Now he was indebted to Deku. Fuck! He knew he couldn't touch that fucking angry Pomeranian bitch Bakugo.
Bakugo's eyes locked on Deku as he commanded the respect and obedience from Hawks. Not even Endeavor could control Hawks like that. How in the fuck did this little nerd become THIS?! How had he gotten so much stronger, smarter and better than him?! Deku rolled his eyes as he shook his head watching Keigo stomp off. "Oh, don't mind him. He will get over it. He just needs to cool off. "
As Bakugo collected himself from what just happened, Deku walked behind him and clapped him on his back with a wry smile "You see, Kirishima has already said yes." He took the phone from Bakugo and pulled up another email. This time a thread between Aizawa and Kirishima. He gave the phone back to Bakugo for him to read.
To: Eijiro Kirishima(Red Riot) eji.kirishima@whc.org
From: Shouta Aizawa (Eraserhead) sho.aizawa@whc.org
Subject: New Direction for Komohari Hero Agency
Eijiro,
I am writing to inform you that effective immediately, you will be assigned as lead Hero of the Komohari Hero Agency, should you accept this position. Due to numerous complaints and disciplinary incidents, Katsuki Bakugo has hereby been suspended indefinitely. We have seen the potential for you to assume this role. Your professionalism in the field and in general has influenced our decision. Please respond to this email with your answer. You have 72 hours.
Acting Hero Commissioner,
Shouta Aizawa
To: Shouta Aizawa(Eraserhead) sho.aizawa@whc.org
From: Eijiro Kirishima(Red Riot) eji.kirishima@whc.org
Subject: Re: New Direction for Komohari Hero Agency
Commissioner,
I, Eijiro Kirishima, AKA Red Riot, do accept this position. I am grateful you have seen my manly ways and appreciate my work. I will not disappoint you. I know the ins and outs of this agency like the back of my hand and have essentially been running it for months now. I will not let the people of Japan down.
With Regards,
Eijiro Kirishima(Red Riot)
Bakugo just stared at the phone dumbfounded. Kirishima really just threw him under the bus and took his spot. His mind went back to that video feed of him slowly being encased in concrete. At that moment, he thought, he could rot there for all he cared. Deku smirked and gently took his finger and put it under Bakugo's chin and closed his mouth, which was angrily in a scowl. He had Bakugo right where he wanted him. "See, Kirishima does not care about you. See how fast he brushed you to the side and stepped into your spot. I'm doing you a favor"
Bakugo was hardly listening to Deku. Kirishima really said that? It's been fifteen years. Fifteen years he has been loyal to him. Or was he? This had to be fake. There's no fucking way. Deku took the phone from him. Bakugo looked at Deku with disbelief mixed with anger. "You've gotta be kidding me, anyone can tell that's hacked" At this point, Bakugo was holding on to any shred of hope that Deku was lying. Deku raised a brow as he flicked through his phone. He thought for sure the emails would convince him. He guessed he had to show him the bomb. He knew if he saw this, it would break him. Before Keigo grabbed him, Aizawa held a press conference announcing the leadership change. He pulled up a video, directly from the news.
It was Aizawa standing at a podium. The camera flashes constantly lighting up the screen. Beside him was Kirishima standing proudly on his left side and Present Mic standing at his right as Deputy Commissioner. Reporters from about ten different news stations with their own microphones were asking questions all at once. Aizawa looked irritated that he even had to do this, but he was the Commissioner and it was a part of his job. He held up his hand to silence the reporters and pointed out a random one. It happened to be Ryota.
Ryota: " Commissioner Aizawa, what is the status of Dynamite? Why is he stepping down?"
Aizawa: "After careful consideration and pending a full investigation, Katsuki Bakugo, also known as Pro Hero Dynamite, has been suspended indefinitely. Pro Hero Red Riot will be taking the reins and leading the Komohari Hero Agency. I assure you, he is fully capable and deserving of this role."
Another reporter piped up and asked the question "Aren't you the least bit afraid of how Dynamite will react?"
Aizawa: "That line of questioning is precisely the reason he is suspended. A person in need of saving should not be worried about retaliation just because they said something that a hero did not like. His violent outbursts at citizens and excessive force against villains will not be tolerated any longer. That is all I have to say. Any more questions will be directed to Present Mic and to Office of the Hero Commission"
The video cut off there and Bakugo promptly threw the phone, a burst of flame coming from the palm of his hand propelling the phone into the air. He dropped to his knees. The Hero Commission itself had turned against him. How the fuck did this happen? He had the most saves four years in a row. Deku sucked his teeth and grumbled slightly under his breath. "I liked that phone. Anywho. I always told you, your attitude would be the death of you. They are so ungrateful. "
Bakugo couldn't speak. He was silently fuming. Disbelief, mixed with the pain of betrayal and the burning of the welling anger inside him. Deku had him. He posed the question he had brought him here to ask him. "You can't trust any of them. Would you rather risk your life, day in and day out for these ungrateful pissants. Or join me, free to do as you wish and be yourself. Not bogged down by those pesky rules? The choice is yours."
Bakugo stayed silent. His body wouldn't move. Was this really happening? The man who would take a full blast from Cementos that was meant for him, now trying to take his spot? The emails he could probably shake off. That video though. Right in front of his eyes, the entire country had turned against him. Deku sighed softly at Bakugo's silence. "I will leave you to think about what you saw. When you are ready to talk. I will be in the house." Deku turned and began the walk back towards the house.
Bakugo stared at the ground for what seemed like an eternity before he found his voice. Deku was halfway to the door before he heard Bakugo speak. His voice was a mix between a growl and a strangled cry. He was trying not to show emotion, but it came through anyway. "What did you have in mind, ya damn nerd?"
Deku smirked as he turned around. He walked back over to Bakugo. He gave him a piece of paper. On it was an address. "I am a fair man. Go talk to Kirishima before you give me an answer. I will give you 24 hours. Kirishima will be safe and cared for, don't worry. 24 hour, you know where to find me" With that, Deku turned on his heel and walked to the house.
—-- Inside the House—----
Toga looked down at Deku from the edge of the now destroyed upstairs office. She was still a bit shaken from earlier in the car, but fuck watching him right now was so sexy. She loved when he was like this. Just as she began to daydream, Keigo flew up beside her and plopped down on the half burned couch behind her. He fumed as he cursed under his breath.
"Why the fuck to we need this blonde punk bitch on our side anyway?! If it were up to me, I would rip his fucking head off"
Toga looked at Keigo and giggled. He was kind of cute when he was mad. "He's Deku's muse, remember. Deku pushed himself to be better, smarter and all around more powerful than him." She wished Deku thought about her as much as he thought about Bakugo. She knew it wasn't that type of relationship, but she wanted to be so much closer. She sauntered over to Keigo and sat in his lap. She toyed with the burnt feathers dangling from his wings. "Fuck, he got you good. Want me to kiss it and make it better?"
Keigo rolled his eyes and pushed her off. "Now isn't the time, Himiko" She looked up at him and pouted as she crossed her arms. "It's not my fault he beat your ass." Keigo got up and growled softly "Fuck you" He flew off to be by himself and blow off some steam.
As Keigo flew off, Toga looked back down at Deku talking to Bakugo. Bakugo was now on his knees. It looked like that info they had Iida get was true. As she watched Deku move around him, her eyes glazed over. Her mind wandered to the first time she watched Deku, all bloody and battered, stand over her as he beat her. Well he didn't know it was her, she was disguised as a student from another school. God he was so cute. As they got older, her feelings for him only grew, though it seemed the opposite for him. He used those feelings she had for him to make her do what he wanted. She didn't care though. She knew he would burn the world down for her. That man down there, that was the Deku she knew.