His Reasons (Todoroki X OC)

S5 Chapter 19

4 Months Later

As the sound of footsteps echoed through the abandoned warehouse, the man pushed the rusty door open to meet his prodigy Shigaraki who was sitting at a table alone, his posture slumped and lazy.

His head was casted down in an unreadable expression, staring forward in silent thought at something unsaid and unpredictable. Such hatred, such disgust in his eyes, it was beautiful, and All for One couldn't help but smile at the sight.

Slouching on the other side of the wall were the other members of the league waiting in slight thought as All for One lifted out his arms, proudly gazing at the group. "My wonderful colleagues. It seems the time has come."

At his voice, Shigaraki raised his head, curiosity in his eyes. "What is it Master? Have you finished the final product?"

At that, the man slowly reached into his pocket before pulling out a small vial of liquid, the red crimson swirling around ominously as he chuckled. "Almost my dear child almost. But we must proceed regardless. The girl is still the key to everything. I'm afraid we need more of her DNA in order to create more pets for you."

Narrowing his eyes, Toga's voice echoed into the conversation, a swirling knife appearing in the air. "Ooooh you want more blood? Yes, let's go! I'll cut her up really good!"

Although that's when Dabi pipped in, kicking his feet off the wall in annoyance. "If you needed that idiot to begin with then why did you let her go in the first place? Sounds pretty half assed plan to me."

Shigaraki's eyes turned into a glare only for All for One to chuckle in amusement and quell the mood. "You misunderstand, what you see as kindness is actually a lesson for her. All of that hoping and dreaming, it will soon be a punishment itself."

Lifting the vial of blood a little higher into the air, the man smirked. "I'm sure the little one has realized it in some capacity as well, the fact that she has never been free and never will be.."

The man then moved over to Shigaraki's desk before placing the vial on the surface as the blue haired child spoke. "But Master, she's been avoiding your messages. That little doll has been so disrespectful to you, why do you still desire her?"

Scowling at the idea of the unruly Bakugo Amari, All for One shook his head. "A little rebellion is to be expected for someone of her age. Not to worry though, it will all be over in time. She'll realize who she belongs to soon enough."

Dabi couldn't help but stare at the man, taking in his words silently before crossing his arms over his chest. Just the idea of anyone controlling Amari was comical in itself. "Yeah, and how do you plan on doing that? News flash, that girl is a certified idiot. She won't go easily."

Although that's when All for One chuckled once more, his hands lifting up to purple skinned man in thought. "That's where you're wrong. You see, anyone can break given the right pressure, and I just so happen to know exactly what to use..."

Raising his hand widely Twice then decided to jump into the conversation, fully confident in his answer. "Oh oh oh, I know! It's her brother right? That's who we gotta use! I knew it!"

Yet he was silenced when the villains just put a hand up to silence him. "You are incorrect once more. Bakugo's brother is a trigger for her sure, but that is not the ultimate goal here.."

Glancing at Shigaraki, the man then pulled a single picture out of his pocket before placing it on the table lightly as the other villains circled around the two people in the picture, two very familiar people.

Wait, this was..

Dabi stared at the image as well, soaking up just what All for One meant before scoffing immediately and pushing the image away. "That's it, that's your plan? I thought you'd have something better than this."