It had been several days since classes started in Japan. The students had made connections and some were already going on outings together.
Andreas tried to push Dust, as best she could, to make friends. Andreas had already integrated into a small group. This one was made up of a girl with short brown hair, a fairly shy boy with green hair and the boy with glasses who they had been against a few days earlier.
It was then with a nervous step that Dust approached their table, at lunchtime. He tried to keep his tone cool and detached to hide his nervousness."By the way," the green-haired boy began. "Mr. Aizawa told us there would be an outing soon.
— Oh yes ? That is great !
— I wonder what it will be about. . . "
As they talked, Dust sat looking down, accompanied by the redhead.
"Oh... Hello Takanashi, who is with you?"
Dust raised his head, before sighing into his mask. His leg began to frantically tap the ground from his stress.
"Hi, I'm Dust Chinmoku.
— Hi ! Are you in our class? You must be so discreet that I didn't even notice you! Said the brunette, smiling awkwardly.
— Indeed, we are in the same class.
Andreas spoke.
— So let me introduce you to Dust, my best friend. He's quite shy, that's why you must not have noticed him.
—" He "? Hold on. . . Aren't they a girl? Asked the three students, visibly surprised.
— Hmm. . . It's pretty complicated, but I'll let him say it for himself. "
As they talked, Dust ate quietly while looking at his phone. Even though from the outside he didn't seem to be paying attention to what was being said, his ears were wide open, and he was listening attentively to every word.
The meal ended in a calm atmosphere, the students then called each other:Tenya IidaIzuku Midoriyaand Ochaco Uraraka.
At the start of class, the teacher reminded the students that an outing would take place in a few days and also told them that the Yuei Sports Championship would not be long.
The Yuei Sports Championship is a championship where each sector of Yuei participates. They compete against each other in randomly drawn events. Gradually, participants are eliminated. The final event is a combat tournament.The Championship is an opportunity for students, especially those in the heroic sector, to show their potential to professional heroes. Students are then assigned requests to be taken on as interns in the hero agencies.
As a trainee, students discover the profession and also train to better succeed in their heroic apprenticeship.
This is usually a golden opportunity.
The lessons then ended with high hopes coming from the students. They all walked with a determined step, as if these were the steps towards their bright future.
The days passed and there they were in front of a large building. The USJ, by its exact name, the Unbelievable Disasters Room.For unknown causes, All Might was unable to come to accompany the students and only EraserHead was there as well as a professional hero named Number 13.They explained in detail the reasons behind creating this place and what was going to be done today. But the explanations were interrupted. . .
A purplish-colored portal had just appeared at the bottom of the stairs.
"What?! Another simulation?! And they didn't even warn us!"
It wasn't an exercise, upon seeing the threat, Aizawa ran directly towards the many individuals coming out of the portal.
"This is not an exercise ! Number 13, evacuate the students!"
Panic began to set in as the villains entered. But, as the students rushed towards the exit, the same portal blocked them.But in reality not all the students were there, Dust had stayed in front of the stairs, he was staring at something, or rather
someone.
That man. . . He tells me something.
I'm sure I've heard about him before. . .
Viktor. . . Viktor already told me about him.
Tomura Shigaraki.
Dust wanted to go fight, wasn't that the focus of his learning? Why let one person do everything? Helping was what he had to do. He had no doubts about Shota Aizawa's skills, but why let him fight so many people alone? It didn't make any sense.
When he turned to look at the students, half had disappeared and the others were fighting the man at the gates. Then he looked down and saw them, scattered throughout the different areas of the USJ.
I should go down and help them.
Without thinking, Dust quickly went downstairs to help the other students. It was a reckless move, but the adrenaline was pumping through him and the fear was dissipating. No more fear, only courage.He looked around for his best friend, finding her at a pool. He didn't have time to reach her when a villain tried to attack him.He barely managed to dodge and backed away to avoid being hit by surprise. It was time for him to fight for real.
During class, Dust would do the work half-heartedly and never go all out. This has already caused him to be blamed by his teacher.To become a hero, you had to give your all. Only, Dust didn't know how to give everything he had during a fight that wasn't real, despite knowing the importance of it.
However, Dust had many qualities in combat. He wasn't very strong physically, but he was agile and fast. His mastery of hand-to-hand combat was phenomenal, and he rarely used his Quirks; they were used only in cases of extreme necessity.
But this time, he would give it his all. . Oh well, no, he was only going to fight half. Not feeling his life in danger, he had no reason to mobilize all his energy. But, while he was beating the villain with ease, one detail caught his attention.A strange creature was next to the light blue haired man. This creature was quite large and imposing, having strong musculature. Dust had a bad feeling about it and feared why it was here.
He finished beating the villain and ran towards Andreas, who was accompanied by Midoriya and two other students he didn't know.Tomura was the first to arrive, and Dust's face fell as his hand dangerously approached the heads of Andreas and the girl.But before touching it, he turned around. He first saw Dust and then he saw Aizawa.He was in poor condition.He struggled to keep his eyes open and use his quirk, the weight of the creature crushing him.
"EraserHead."
Tomura started to laugh, but seeing Dust right in front of him, his gaze widened.
"But would it be... Oh, my little one, I've heard a lot about you."
Incomprehension could be seen on the faces, and Dust was starting to panic. It was not planned. Not expected to be recognized, not expected to be known. It was way too early for that.Dust Chinmoku, murder or self-defense?Dust Chinmoku, Viktor's dog.
His name had already been spoken, people already knew him, even if his face was unknown.
Dust took a step back, already knowing what awaited him. This wasn't the first time this was going to happen, and he refused to let it happen again.
"You know Viktor, don't you?"
Shigaraki's footsteps continued to approach and Dust was his prey, continuing to try to flee. His breathing began to accelerate along with his heart rate.
" Do not come near me.
— Or else what? I knew we lived in a corrupt society, but I didn't think that even young apprentice heroes were corrupted.
— I do not know what you're talking about. . . He sneered in response.
— Are you lying because you know they're listening?"
He managed to grab Dust's arm, and he pulled towards him, threatening to put down his five fingers, which would reduce him to dust. For the first time, Dust feared for his life. Raising his head towards his enemy, Dust could see his piercing eyes staring at him. A shiver ran through his entire body, but he didn't let go of eye contact.
Then go ahead. Kill me.
He didn't have time to open his mouth to tell him that an explosion hit Shigaraki. Andreas could no longer wait and be afraid. She decided to help Dust and save him from her grip.
Shortly after, the heroes arrived followed by Tenya Iida who had gone scouting to look for them. They were finally saved.
" ALL MIGHT !!! "
But Dust's gaze fell on Aizawa, who was unconscious. He went in his direction to carry him towards the exit, while he struggled, the weight became lighter. Two students came to help him.The others were already outside talking to the police, who were taking stock of the injured.
All Might came down to fight against the threat, Tomura Shigaraki and the creature calling itself "Brainless".He was victorious, as always. Smoke covered the room, hiding him, and the last students also emerged victorious from this battle.
Aizawa was transferred to the hospital and the students were given a day off after the incident. Psychologists were also offered by the high school to help students, possibly traumatized by the events.
The day ended and the sun set.
But what did Shigaraki mean? How does he know Dust?
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Chinmoku's Tragedy (VOLUME 1) English adaptation
Fanfiction" You'll make it Dust, I believe in you. " These were the last words he spoke before he died some time later. Those were too many words, he was at the edge of the cliff and he fell. The fall was faster than expected, no turning back was possible fro...
