Just the Beginning

Hiva coughed the weird slime-like Quirk from her lungs. "Sorry, Shinso-kun." She continued to cough into her fist, practically doubled over. She stood straight and met the man's hidden face, finally processing who was before her.

"A-All For One."

"You remember. It's been a while since I saw you last. Just this big." He put his hand down to signal how small she had been as she stepped back, ignoring the sounds of the villains appearing behind her. Spinner gagged as Himiko put a hand to her mouth like it would stop her from getting sick.

"What the-"

Something stinks! Smells good!" Twice exclaimed.

"Sensei..." Hiva finally turned to look at Tomura.

"You failed again, huh, Tomura?" Hiva held her breath as All For One walked past to get to him. "But do not be discouraged. Just try again." Hiva finally looked away, turning her attention to the destruction around her, gulping at the injured heroes. "Because you judged that she was an important piece." All For One put a hand out. "Do it as many times as you need to. That is why I am here. It's all for you." Hive tensed at the smell of burnt caramel, the first new sense in her brain, followed by an electrical fire, burnt rubber, oil, spoiled milk, and old blood.

"You're all terrified," echoed in the minds of her classmates, making them jump or freeze. "Leave." Katsuki poked his head up just a bit and locked eyes when Hiva's darted over. He shook his head, and she sighed, seeing it from the edge of her vision when her eyes darted away.

"Shinso-kun." All For One stepped up to her. "Why are you afraid?"

"I think that should be obvious," she replied, voice shaking.

"Why?" Hiva tilted her head a bit. "Why is it obvious? Let me hear what you have to say." Hiva took a step back when he took one step forward. She just waved her arms around, not knowing what to say. "This is overwhelming, isn't it?" Hiva nodded.

"Just a bit."

"I thought you'd be impressed."

"Jeanist is dying!" Hiva suddenly shouted. "What about that is impressive?"

"Well, you're quite destructive yourself," All For One said. "The second I gave you your power, I knew. I knew you were perfect." Hiva couldn't move when he stepped up to her. "I've yet to receive a thank you."

"Why would I ever thank you?" Hiva hissed.

"I saved you," All For One answered. "You would be dead without me." Hiva shook her head.

"No, you didn't." She moved around him and backed away, tripping over Tomura, who caught her, panicking when all five fingers touched her.

"You're okay...?" Hiva pulled away from him, uncomfortable with the excited look she knew he had hidden behind the hand on his face.

"Shinso-kun," Hiva froze when she stumbled into All For One's chest, "you seem to be having some trouble remembering. Why don't I help you?"

"No!" Hiva and Ayame each yelled, giving the other matching looks of confusion.

"Why would you hide from her what I've done to help her?" All For One questioned. "Now she's scared of me when all I've ever wanted was to protect her."

"She would've told her father," Ayame defended. "I had to protect you."

"No, you took that day away from her memory to protect her." Ayame's confused expression was back.

"Are you kidding? More pain, more power. What weapon isn't powerful?"

"Ayame, don't speak of your child in such a way. Hiva flinched at the hand he laid on her shoulder for fake comfort. "However," he placed his other hand under her chin to make her look up, "you are right." Both hands went to her head, and she backed away, grunting at the sudden sharp pain. "Don't fight it, Shinso."