In the days following Stain's attack, the media couldn't stop talking about him. Indeed, a video had been published about him, explaining his journey and his motivations.We then learn that Stain was a person fighting for "justice", thus killing heroes he did not consider in his esteem. The "false" heroes, not fighting for heroic reasons, for more selfish and personal reasons.Many people were thus inspired by his fight and his motivations, thus forgetting for a moment The Alliance and its attacks.
The seconds' training had therefore been interrupted and they finished it early.
When Dust arrived home, no one greeted him. The house was still in the same constant mess, the lights were out. Closing the door behind him, Dust picked up his phone and took a long look at the screen of messages between him and Viktor. He took a moment to think and quickly slammed the door.
He had left to spend the night in his bar.
Furthermore, he crossed the alleys, filled with villains and people in suffering or distress. He didn't have the courage to stop and reassure them, but he knew that if Viktor came out, he would.The young man arrived in front of the back entrance, where he could see Max climbing the metal stairs to get there.
Viktor's protégé climbed the steps, a strangely determined step, and arrived in front of Max. He approached him with a big smile.
" How is our champion?
— I'm okay thank you, Max. . . Dust only gave him a slight, uncertain smile, which alarmed Max. Despite his muscular and imposing appearance, Max was a person who cared about people's feelings and he was also very protective.
— Are you sure. . .? I guess you're here for a reason. Viktor is with someone, but I guess you could go talk to him.
— Thanks Max. . . "
Dust replied softly, thus entering the first floor of the bar. But what was Dust's surprise when he saw who Viktor was with.Tomura Shigaraki.Dust immediately froze, but tried to regain his composure and not appear suspicious.
"I didn't think you'd have visitors Viktor...
— Me too. " Viktor gave Dust a look to tell him to leave, however, despite his stern look, there was an element of gentleness.
Dust slowly walked towards the door on his right side, but he was interrupted by Shigaraki's voice.
"I wish she would stay here..."Viktor was surprised by his request, but gently gestured for Dust to come sit next to him, patting a spot next to him. Dust hesitated, fearing the worst, but he resigned himself and went to sit next to Viktor, staring at the ground.
"So we can continue talking..." Viktor announced once Dust was installed.
— It's precisely because of your kid that I'm here. . .Viktor frowned slightly, yet he kept his usual gentle smile. However, Dust didn't smile at him at all. He looked up directly, frowning and glaring at Shigaraki, his eyes starting to glow a bit with a pinkish color (although they were already pink).
— Tell me more.
— Did you know she was in Yuei? "
But before Viktor could respond, Dust stood up suddenly, staring at Shigaraki, who seemed amused by his behavior. He took a deep breath, but his gaze seemed elsewhere and trembling. Something stopped him from attacking Shigaraki and he began to get lost in his blood-red eyes.
Viktor slowly stood up and placed a hand on his shoulder, bringing him back to reality. Dust looked at him, showing a worried expression and lowering his gaze. They sat down tenderly, yet one detail had changed. Viktor now discreetly held Dust's hand, caressing it to reassure him and calm him about the situation presenting.
"I didn't think she was acting like a wild beast, I understand the term 'dog' better, now. Said Shigaraki with a big smirk.
— Please don't disrespect him, and his pronouns are he.
— I see, sorry sorry.
— Finally, to answer you, this does not concern you in any way. However, I am not a traitor and neither is Dust.
— How can you be sure?
— If there was one, I would already be in prison. Then finally, after this sentence from Viktor, Dust spoke.
— I am not a traitor, I do not interfere in your affairs with the Alliance unless it comes to interact with the school or my personal life. But everything that happens here will stay here, and under no circumstances will I go and peddle that to the heroes. Rather die. "
Dust said all this in a harsh and cold manner, not caring at all about being rude to Tomura. In response, he was treated to a simple smile as he stood up.
"That was all I wanted to know..."
Then, Shigaraki headed towards the stairs to exit from below, followed by Isabella who took him back to his destination. After he left, Dust slowly gave Viktor a hug, resting his head on his chest. Viktor began to gently stroke his hair."Don't worry, it's okay if you did that..."Dust didn't respond, gradually closing his eyes. Muttering a weak "sorry...", tightening his grip on his suit jacket a little.
"Tell me about your visit... What's going on Dust...? Dust raised his head to look at him, his eyes clouded with tears before lowering him, placing it again against his chest.
— I do not know what to do. . . I am scared. I said something to Andreas and I'm afraid she won't see me like she used to.
— What did you tell him?
— That what people thought about me regarding my family's affair was true. . .
— I see, it's not nothing in fact as a revelation.
— What if she hated me now? What if she saw me as a monster?
— Shh. . . Don't worry Dust, I'm sure that's not the case. . .
— All right. . .
— But I think that's not the only thing that's bothering you, do you want to tell me more?
— I am less and less able to sleep well. . .
— Because of these same thoughts? Dust nodded slowly. I see. . . Viktor added.
— Ego... Dust paused. He's back... y-just now I... I saw him. . .Dust began to have a trembling voice and to cry softly in Viktor's arms. To comfort him, he then began to gently caress his head with one hand and his back tenderly with the other.
— I know. . . It's okay, I'm here and you have nothing to worry about. You won't hurt anyone, not tonight. . .
— I'm sorry...
— It doesn't matter, nothing is your fault "
They stayed like that for a while, Dust crying silently in the arms of his dear Viktor. They discussed his fears, while he fearlessly reassured him.Dust feared what he was capable of, or rather, what his rage was capable of.
But among all these feelings, each one greater than the other, one had recently been growing.
Dust felt jealous of the relationships that Andréas had with certain students in their class, he felt put behind. He hated feeling this way, not wanting to interfere with his friend's relationships. After all, she was free to do whatever she wanted, right?But this feeling did not fade, on the contrary, it grew more and more, day after day.
Especially towards a particular person, part of Andréas's entourage.
"Tenya. . . Tenya Iida."
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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...
