VEGA BASE — GEAR ROOM
Ren steps into the vast metallic chamber, the floor glowing faintly beneath his boots.He's wearing his newly upgraded suit — sleek, reinforced, and lined with faint electric tracings.
Ren:"Akira… how many support gears did you finish?And… sorry. I know I gave you too much work."
Akira turns around slowly.There are dark circles under her eyes, her hands trembling from sleepless crafting.
Akira(weak but proud):"Dabi's suit is complete… It's heat-resistant, reinforced.It won't burn his skin even at full output.Stain's blades are polished with a new alloy.Riptide's gauntlets are calibrated.Kurogiri's stabilizer is updated.And… your suit is finished too."
Her vision blurs.Her knees buckle—
Ren flashes forward, catching her gently before she hits the ground.
Ren(soft voice):"You did great… more than enough.Get some rest."
He carries her to a nearby cot, placing a blanket over her.Her fingers cling lightly to his sleeve before slipping away into sleep.
Dabi walks in, stretching his arms.
His new suit glistens with dark fabric and heat-resistant mesh.
Dabi(grinning):"So? How do I look?Like someone ready to roast a Yakuza?"
Ren(turns to him, serious):"Get ready.We're going to spy on Midoriya."
Dabi freezes.
Dabi:"…Midoriya? Why the hell—"
Ren(cuts him off):"Don't ask why."
Dabi clicks his tongue but obeys, pulling his hood up.
Kurogiri phases into the room, bowing slightly.
Ren:"Kurogiri.Report on Edgeshot and Toga.Any new information from their mission?"
A misty pause, his golden eyes glowing.
Kurogiri:"Edgeshot infiltrated the Shie Hassaikai perimeter.Toga is maintaining undercover surveillance.So far— Overhaul's movements are increasing.And… Toga reports seeing a small girl with white hair."
Ren's eyes sharpen instantly.
Ren(whispering to himself):"…Eri."
The air grows tense.Even Dabi straightens, sensing the shift in Ren's aura.
VEGA BASE — COMMAND CENTER
The hologram of the Shie Hassaikai base flickers in the dark room.Ren's eyes narrow as Kurogiri finishes his report.
A moment of silence.
Then Ren steps forward, cloak shifting behind him.
Ren(cold, decisive):
"Tell Edgeshot and Toga to hold.No one moves until I say so."
Kurogiri bows slightly.
Kurogiri:"Understood."
Ren turns to him, voice dropping into a calmer, almost protective tone.
Ren:
"Kurogiri… you're in charge of Project Genos for now.And… take care of Akira for me."
Kurogiri's mist swirls softly—his version of a nod.
Kurogiri:"She will be safe. I will oversee everything."
Ren:
"Any updates from Riptide or Stain?If the League of Villains makes a move, tell them to report instantly."
Kurogiri:"Riptide is monitoring the coast.Stain is shadowing Shigaraki's group.No movement yet."
Ren's eyes flash with calculation.
Dabi cracks his neck, blue flames flickering at his shoulders.
Dabi:"So? Are we going now, boss?"
Ren pulls his hood over his head—his voice sharpening into command.
Ren:
"Yeah. Let's go.""There's a lot to do."
Dabi smirks, stepping beside him.
The two walk toward the exit—the metal doors sliding open as the VEGA insignia glows behind them.
Meanwhile — Toga & Edgeshot on Surveillance
They crouch on a rooftop overlooking the Shie Hassaikai hideout.Cold wind brushes past as they watch the guarded entrance.
Edgeshot(sharp eyes narrowing):"Toga. Look—someone's coming out from that side door.There."
Toga leans forward, eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Toga(grinning):"Hehe~ Is it a strong Yakuza?I like strong ones… their blood tastes so nice."
Edgeshot's gaze sharpens suddenly.
Edgeshot:"No.Wait… that's not a Yakuza."
He focuses, his voice dropping lower.
Edgeshot:"…It's just a kid."
His eyes widen a fraction.The silhouette steps into the light—
a small girl with white hairand a single horn on her head.
Edgeshot(eyes widening):"Wait…That's a girl."
Toga's smile freezes—her pupils dilate as recognition hits.
Toga:"…Ren's 'little sister'."
She grips her knife tighter.
Toga(deadly serious):"We should tell him.Right now."
The scene ends with the girl stepping forward, frightened, glancing over her shoulder.
Toga & Edgeshot — Shadowing Overhaul
Edgeshot:"…Let's follow them."
Toga(grins, flipping her knife):"Fine~ Let's go."
They leap off the rooftop—silent, fast, staying in the shadows as the little girl walks nervously down the alley.
Suddenly—Overhaul appears, stepping out of the darkness behind her.
A cold aura rolls off him.
He places a gloved hand on Eri's shoulder.
Overhaul(low, threatening):"Eri… don't wander."
Toga's playful smile disappears instantly.
Toga(whispering):"He's here… Overhaul."
Edgeshot:"Stay out of sight. We follow."
They stalk them quietly from above—
Midoriya & Lemillion — On Patrol
Just like in the anime, Midoriya and Lemillion turn the corner.
Midoriya:"Oh—sorry! We didn't mean to—"
He freezes when he sees her.
A small girl trembling.Bare feet. Bandaged arms.A single horn.
Midoriya's breathing stops.His instincts scream.
Midoriya(thinking):"Ren's description…This is her. It's Eri."
Meanwhile — On a Rooftop Above Them
Two shadows crouch silently.
Dabi(soft laugh):"Oh wow… look at that.The exact scene you predicted."
Ren is perched beside him, expression cold and calculating.
His eyes never leave Eri.
Ren(thinking, eyes tightening):"It's starting…the same moment from Season 4."
Dabi glances sideways.
Dabi:"So, boss… you wanna jump in and burn that Yakuza bastard now?"
Ren's voice is calm—too calm.
Ren:"Not yet.We wait for the opening."
Below them—
Overhaul slowly steps forward, about to pull Eri back.
Midoriya and Lemillion hesitate.
Toga and Edgeshot watch from the opposite side, hidden in the shade.
The tension spikes.
The world holds its breath.
Ren didn't hesitate.
From the rooftop's edge, the wind whipped his coat as he stepped forward—then dropped.
Dabi hissed.Dabi: "You're insane… alright, fine. I'll stay hidden. But if they spot me, I'm gone."
Ren fell like a comet—silent, controlled, his upgraded suit humming as Akira's stabilizers kicked in. The street below warped closer. Overhaul's hand reached toward Eri. Midoriya froze. Lemillion's eyes widened.
THUD.
Ren landed between them, one knee down, fist cracking the pavement. Dust exploded outward in a circular shockwave, rippling Midoriya's jacket and pushing Overhaul back a half-step.
A perfect hero entrance—but wrapped in danger, not glory.
Eri's tiny fingers clutched Ren's shoulder before she even understood why. Her trembling eased for a split second. Something about him felt safe.
Ren slowly rose. The neon lights behind him outlined his figure like a silhouette carved from steel.
Overhaul narrowed his eyes.Overhaul: "You… aren't a hero. Who are you supposed to be?"
Ren tilted his head slightly, his voice calm… cold…Ren: "Someone who doesn't like grown men chasing terrified little girls."
Midoriya and Mirio stiffened. Dabi, hidden in an alley's shadows, watched the scene unfold, flames itching under his skin.
Overhaul clicked his tongue and reached into his coat.Overhaul: "Move aside. She belongs to us."
Ren stepped forward, placing himself fully between Eri and Overhaul.Ren: "Not anymore."
Midoriya felt a chill. Lemillion sensed something familiar yet dangerous.
Above them, a crow landed on a railing, signaling Stain's watcher network. Somewhere far off, riptide relayed the intel.
But right now, everything was silent.
Just Ren. Eri. And a villain who didn't yet realize how badly he'd miscalculated.