behind the scenes

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The bullet flew through the air with a high-pitched whistle. An evil smile rested on Overhaul's face as he pulled the trigger. He knew Mirio would be forced to save Eri, the mind of a hero was so easy to predict.

Mirio's eyes widened as he changed directory. Throwing himself backwards, he opened his arms ready to shield the girl. 'Almost there!' Right before he landed, a disc of smoke sent him flying back.

"Sorry Pac Man, but I can't let you do that." Zihao spoke with his usual relaxed emotion before holding Eri close to his chest. Her face was buried in his shoulder as he held her tightly. "It'll all be okay, just close your eyes." He whispered kindly as the bullet drew near.

A low gasp could be heard as it made contact with his skin. The bullet lodged itself into his back. The drug began to pour into his blood stream. Clenching his teeth, he tried not to scream as he petted the back of Eri's head. "Do me a favor... let the nice man take you... okay..?" His words came out ragged as he let the girl go so Mirio could take her.

With what energy he had left, he sent the remainder of the smoke into Overhaul's face. The sickening smell of green tea filled the villain's senses as it poured into his lungs.

Mirio forced down a sob as he watched Zihao struggle to find his breathe. Cradling Eri in his arms, he tore away his sight as the tears swelled in his eyes. "Pac Man... just... go..."

Mirio shook his head violently, "No! I can't! I can't just leave you!" He pleaded as the tears streamed down his face.

Zihao gave him one last smile, "Go... make sure... to tell Hu... I'm... sorry..." One last thin trail of smoke left his mouth as he talked. His body fell lip on the cold ground.

Mirio's body shook as he ran. He wanted to comfort Eri, but the words wouldn't form.

Aizawa's eyes grew big at the sound of heavy, readying his capture weapon he stood in front of the others. "SIR, PLEASE, PLEASE HELP ZIHAO!" Mirio's words cut through the air between sobs.

"Mirio..? But you're supposed to be-" Nighteye took a step forward with his sight trained on Eri. This wasn't a part of the vision he saw.

Rock Lock gently took the girl from Mirio and looked for any injuries on the two. "WE HAVE TO HURRY! PLEASE- I have to save him... please..." Mirio's legs crumbled from underneath him as he sunk into the floor.

Aizawa wasted no time in running past the teenager. Each step faster than the last. His breathing became irregular as he sprinted into the room Mirio was in. Bursting through the hole Mirio made, his eyes swept through the air.

"KID?! KID!" Running, he slid next to Zihao's body. Propping up the male's head on his lap, he frantically looked for a lighter or anything.

A shakey hand grabbed onto his arm, "don't... ai... it isn't worth it..." Zihao offered him a reassuring grin before pointing to Overhaul's body limp on the floor. "I did it... are... you proud..?"