Butterfly Soup

The night was rainy and cloudy. Was just right for Shigaraki Tomura, walking gloomily, like an ominous shadow, in the darkness toward the nearest convenience store. Shigaraki was furious, scrolling through the last few weeks of his life. All of his plans had turned out to be a complete failure. These thoughts made Tomura scratching his neck bloody in annoyance. Annoying... Pissed off, pissed off, pissed off... Everything is annoying!! Not only didn't he humiliate that asshole Stain, but the League of Villains is now suddenly his followers. Hero Killer took all the credit Tomura was hoping for. And worse, attack on Hosu by the new Nomus was only briefly shown on the news, without any special attention. Shigaraki's eyes burned with fierce anger and hatred for Stain, and the stupid media reporters. It was the League of Villains that should be on every TV-channel now and all people awe-struck by evil boss, not by this f*ckin' bloodsucker. He's need to come up with something... A new plan, a strategy to dash the heroes' hopes. But later. First - he'll buy something to eat, that isn't Kurogiri's cooking. And take out on someone else the irritation, that's eating Tomura up inside. Staying in his oppressive thoughts, Tomura stopped outside the combini. The store greeted him with some banal signboard, and an equally banal and annoying name. The dim light of the sign fell on the young man's face in grim shadows, illuminating his blood-red eyes with a maddening fire. Looking around, Shigaraki reached out and squeezed the handlebars of someone's bicycle standing nearby. One touch - and the bike crumbled into ashes in an instant. "- This is a real mess. I've been interrupted again... NPCs are getting out of control, it's no funny doing things like this. I need to recruit people and come up with something grander. I want to crush this shitty hero society and need power. Besides Nomu, I need something else. Something more powerful... Don't have an idea yet, but there's gotta be something, right? Ah...don't care. Just don't want to think 'bout it right now..." Shigaraki pulled his hood over head and shoved his hands into sweatshirt pocket. Not enough to be recognized yet, enough failures. Failed killer of the Allmight opened the store's door and with his head down, silently walked past the cashier. It was uncomfortable without "Father." The fingers in his pocket were pressing against each other and it was hard to breathe. Tomura suddenly noticed, that the cashier was looking at him. - ... He's looking at him, the damn cashier is looking at him. Shall he decay him out, turn it to dust? That man shouldn't stare at him with that funny face and smile. Is that salesman laughing at him too? Tomura's hand in his pocket trembles for a second. "- Keep your temper, Shigaraki Tomura, - Kurogiri's voice suddenly sounded in his head. - There's no need to get angry, it'll only cause unnecessary trouble." Felt a little lighter, Shigaraki exhaled heavily and walked over to the shelves to pick some snacks. There were no more people in the store, which allowed him to relax. What should he gets? Chips? Tomura ran his eyes over the shelf. "- Harmful," - said a misty silhouette in Shigaraki's head, taking on the form of Kurogiri. What else? This wholesome food is already making he sick. Okay, no chips. He'll choose something else. How about noodles? "- It's not nutritious, Shigaraki Tomura, - the silhouette whispered. - Waste of money." Okay, he'd look for something else. Tomura wanted something really tasty. Something, that would take away that bitter taste of his constant defeats in his mouth. His failures. Chocolate?.. "- Childish," - Kurogiri's silhouette threw, as if to look at Shigaraki with pity. It was as if his tone was telling him: "- Fail again, Shigaraki Tomura. But you'll do better next time." Next time...all in next time... - Ugh-h-h....get lost, Kurogiri!! Tomura gritted teeth and clenched his fist, throwing hand forward. But suddenly hand hit an unexpected obstacle: his fist was caught in someone's iron grip. - ...? Shigaraki looked up. His hand was being painfully squeezed by the palm of an unfamiliar girl. His eyes glanced over her: short stature, white sports suit, super long snowhite hair tied back in a high, tight ponytail. And lavender eyes, cold as ice. "- Why is she staring at me like that?" It hurts... Tomura wrinkled his nose involuntarily. Her grip was really steely and he couldn't even move his palm. - Hey, - Tomura growled in an attempt to regain his hand. - Let go of me you, inadequate.... - ? The girl's eyebrow crept upward, showing slight surprise on her part. But Shigaraki didn't wait for her further reaction. Getting ready and pressing his sneakers to the floor, Tomura pulled his arm back as hard, as he could and, when that didn't work, he tried to hit this strangely strong girl with his other arm. Bang! He immediately found himself lying on the floor with a throbbing rib cage. - A-ah!.. What the hell are you doing, bitch... - Shigaraki hissed as he started a rant, but was quickly interrupted. - Hey. When you almost hit me, I thought it was an unfortunate accident, - girl said coolly, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. - When, instead of apologizing, you were so rude, I concluded that you were just a common boor. But now, when you tried to hit me a second time, I realized, that you're totally inadequate, kid. Or you just don't know how to behave in public places. - ?! Shigaraki's breath caught, his heart beat faster and ears ached. He was filled with rage. Who the hell did that insolent damn girl think she was?! But, preparing to continue the skirmish, villain was surprised to find that she lost all interest in him. Girl returned to her grocery shopping, leaving Tomura lying on the floor of the store, humiliated by the situation. - You know, instead of throwing insults at innocent girls, it would be better, if you just introduced yourself and apologized, - girl said suddenly, nonchalantly putting energy drinks in basket. - Or better yet, should get up off the cold floor, before you catch a cold on something vital. And you must be embarrassed in front of the salesman. - ... Tomura squinted his red eyes and gritted his teeth. She's laughing at him! She's openly mocking him, even though she's just lucky, he didn't expect to find someone here at 3 a.m! - I'm not a boy or a kid, you, crazy woman, - Shigaraki grunted, rising to his feet. - You just grew up out of nowhere, like an extra in front of the boss and start swing rights here.... You're so annoying, you...pale chicken! - As long, as you talk to strangers like a natural cad, you're nothing more, than a child to me, - girl looked at him not so much cold, as irritated. She emphasized the last word deliberately, which made Shigaraki furious. His eyes were bloodshot with anger: - How you dare..? You, little asshole... - Before you start calling me freaking names again, since you asked, I'll tell you my real name: Milante. Not "inadequate", not a "bitch", not a "chicken". Just Milante. Did you get it? - girl interrupted him indifferently. - Nice...then go to hell and die, Milante! - Shigaraki hissed, barely able to hold himself back. This girl was really pissing him off, and he decided to end the conversation, before he did something irreparable. There was no point in making light of some arrogant sheep, who talking like a real old hag. Shigaraki turned on his heels and moved towards the exit, scratching his neck bloody. Gotta get a grip, she wasn't worth it. That's right, to hell with her... - It looks like it would be worth telling your parents, that their spoiled baby is lost, - Milanthe suddenly shook her head and chuckled mockingly after him. - I bet, they're worried about you. - ?!... Shigaraki stopped and frozen. Something clicked in his head, his pupils shrank from a wild surge of hatred. He tore a piece of skin from his neck and noisily exhaled all the air from his lungs. And then, in one sharp movement, he turned back and put his hand forward. But only to try to decaying the emptiness - girl was no longer in this place. And a little ahead too. And in general, Tomura no longer caught any movements around him. She just...disappeared. - Something happened? - the salesman approached Tomura. - What's all the noise here? - ... Shigaraki was about to turn around and grab his face. But suddenly changed his mind. - Ah, everything’s fine! Just dropped the chips, - Tomura smiled frighteningly sweetly, covering his bleeding neck, and quietly pushed the package of chips off the shelf onto the floor for convincing. The seller nodded and left, leaving the shaking Tomura alone with himself. He still saw her eyes in front of him. These ugly, arrogant, cold and for some reason inspiring genuine, inexplicable fear eyes... - Milante...? - Tomura said this girl’s name slowly and in a whisper, as if tasting it. - I'll find out everything about you, Milante. All your strengths, all your weaknesses. And then I'll find you and you'll die very slowly and painfully... Oh yeah. He'll destroy those disgusting eyes, with which she burned through him, as if she knew everything about him. She'll beg him for mercy, shedding bitter tears as she slowly crumbles into dust. Biting his lip, Shigaraki walked quickly to the exit of the store without buying anything. His thoughts were now occupied with this girl. But when he went out into the street and took a couple of steps, he involuntarily froze in his tracks. Milante, as if nothing had happened, stood near the lamppost, squinting her eyes, and typing something on her smartphone. Blood in Tomura's veins began to boil with renewed rage. Here she is - here, again in front of him! Again it was her disgusting, imperturbable face and those fucking eyes that were already causing him to gag reflex. She stands there, relaxed and doesn’t blow her mind. As if she doesn’t notice the threat, all this heavy atmosphere hanging in the air, and Shigaraki’s hateful gaze, burning right through her. - Oh...it's seems to be a real fate! - Tomura finally exclaimed, stepping closer to the girl and grinning madly. - I thought, you had already left, but no, you're standing here and waiting for something. Me? I knew, it smelt of something fatal! Are you agree, it’s funny, that the would-be victim and murder meets again in a deserted place to finish what they're started?! Milante looked up from cellphone and starring at him. - Murder? - she arched an eyebrow. - So, are you really going to kill me? Marvelous. I tho, you're just wanted to shopping at the store. And you didn’t buy anything, you have to. Because of me? Not worth it. Better come back, today they made discounts just for low-income people. Maybe you'll find something useful for yourself, hurry up. - ... Shigaraki stared at her with a mad gaze, again starting to tear his neck into blood. His eyes ran frantically over Milanthe and back to her face. He didn't see a drop of fear or confusion in her eyes. Even got the impression, that she was completely in control of the current situation, reactions and even actions of Tomura himself. - You... - squeezed out from himself, Shigaraki turning even more gloomy and taking a threatening step towards her. - I hate you, know this. Today you screwed up big time, so you will die. I was just in a disgusting mood, but decided not to create unnecessary problems for myself and just wanted to buy food. But you...you made me feel even worse than before... Yes, I feel so shitty right now, that you make me want to barf! You're disgusting, you know that? Your f*cking eyes, they're clearly unnecessary on your arrogant face. So I'll destroy them out first! Stay still and don't make unnecessary problems... Let me just...kill you, asshole! With these words, Tomura suddenly found himself next to the girl, extending his hand to her face. - Die! - a mad grin flashed on his face. - Today is obviously not your day, aha-ha-ha-ha! Hope, you'll be in unbearable pain... But his hand whistled past Milante, who sharp jumped back, like lightning, to a safe distance. - ....? Tomura blinked and frozen in place. - Hey, get your paws far away, - girl snorted, brushing a strand of hair that had escaped from her ponytail from her face. - You're just a pervert, I see. Are you want to paw over me like this, right? Better calm down, boy. - ... Shigaraki slowly turned his head towards her. - Hey...don't run away... - he went to her again with an unclear meaning on his face. - Stay still, I want to kill you. I'm really, really angry right now... - You have to be an idiot, to stand still and wait, until it's kill you, don’t you agree? - girl looked at him with a poker face. - Are you upset about something? Can share, I'll listen to you. - ... Shigaraki stopped. - Huh? - genuine amazement appeared on his face. - Share?.. Are you kidding me, right? Better shut up, because every word you say just pisses me off. - Sometimes it’s useful to speak out, so as not to suffer later, - Milante narrowed her eyes, looking at him with a piercing gaze. - Apparently, you're one of those, who restrains their emotions and then commits inappropriate actions, everything is clear. "- What's wrong with her...? She's kind of crazy. Stands there, wagging her tongue with me, like some kind of sidekick. Is she stupid? Or just mill the air? Ah...what's the difference, I hate her and kill now... She only makes things worse by running away. No, you won't run away from me anywhere. Today - is the last damn day of your pathetic life. But...why do I still have this weird feeling...? Don’t understand...” Shigaraki stared at girl with an unblinking gaze. His eyes slid over her face again and stopped at her eyes. "- ...Why does she always look at me so intently? Trying to figure out who I am? She definitely recognized me. Well, that's fine. And... Hey! Wait, stop looking at me so arrogantly. Are you laughing at me too, right? Evil bitch...Now I’ll wipe that vile expression off your face...You’ll never be able to look at me like that again!” Shigaraki stared at Milante with a hateful gaze for a couple of seconds, and then again, with amazing speed, rushed at her. This time he decided to attack from behind, from the blind spot, so as to be sure to kill her immediately. But girl disappeared right in front of his nose. Tomura gritted his teeth in anger and looked around. Looking up, he finally noticed her on a lamppost. - And you are persistent, - Milante gave him a mocking look. - Did you really fall for me right away? Hey, don't be embarrassed, just say it straight. I realized it early in the store. - A?.. - Shigaraki glared at her with a murderous gaze, approaching the lamppost. - Are you not all at home? It’s like I’m trying to kill you here, and you’re jumping around like a flea and talking nonsense. Just stand there, now it's going to hurt like hell... He put his hand on the post and stuck out his little finger. "- Her speed...reminds me of Allmight. Or that U.A schoolboy with the green head. So who the hell is she...?" Tomura raised his head and looked intently at girl. Her lavender eyes shone with a cold sparkle in the darkness and her gaze was truly so sharp, it make Shigaraki involuntarily shuddered. He suddenly felt the air temperature had become an order of magnitude lower, even steam came out of his mouth. But it was not due to bad weather. No. This girl suddenly gave off a chill of the grave. - Tell me your real name, - said Shigaraki, gloomily boring into her eyes. - I'll remember you... You were able to impress me with this speed even for a second. But it doesn't change anything. C'mon, speak. - This is my real name, - Milante shrugged, squatting down like a street hooligan and throwing the bag behind her back, already looking at guy with some interest. - I know, it sounds unusual for the Japanese, but it's really my name. I’m even glad that get into your memory, buddy. Don't you want to introduce yourself? - ...Don’t need to know my name. So why? Because the dead have absolutely no use for this information, - Shigaraki suddenly bared his teeth madly and quickly lowered his little finger on to the post. - Bye-bye! SHAKE! The lamppost cracked at the seams and within seconds crumbled to dust. Tomura walked away and looked around. - Ah...what a relief, - he broke into a strange smile and raised his head, exposing his face to the raindrops. - It’s like I finally went through the whole game and completed last level, defeating the invincible boss! This is a game over, ha-ha... Lowering the head, he let out a dark, hoarse laugh, kicking the stone under feet. But Shigaraki suddenly froze. Noticing some movement with peripheral vision, he sharply turned head in that direction. - ? White hair flashed behind a building nearby and disappeared from view. He realized that girl had simply run away. - Escaped...? - Tomura's eyes became bloodshot and he began to itching furiously. - What the f*ck... Does it mean I was left a fool? Did this girl just wipe my eye like that?! Hey, she should have crumbled into dust, but instead she just up and ran away? No, wait!.. I didn’t let you go anywhere! Having quickly reached the end of the building, Shigaraki walked around the corner: but there was already no trace of girl. - ... Young man hovered, staring somewhere in front of him with an unblinking gaze. - Well...so, wait in the wings, Milante, - Tomura’s mouth suddenly broke into a mad grin and his eyes in the darkness of the alley sparkled maniacally with a bloody color. He spat out this phrase, already hating this name with all his heart, as well as these eyes, which still couldn't leave his head, looking at him so arrogantly. - You said your name out of carelessness or stupidity. Next time you definitely won't escape. I'll find and kill you, I swear!! After standing still for some time, Tomura left the alley and slowly walked in an unknown direction.

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It's been a week, since Shigaraki first met Milante outside the store. And by chance it turned out this meeting became a real headache and some kind of fatality for him. Tomura started hallucinating. He suddenly began to see the girl’s piercing icy eyes everywhere, both in dreams and reality. In every dream, Shigaraki always saw Milante. She looked at him in the same way with her cat shape eyes: coldly and studyingly. Stood in front of him with her arms crossed over her chest; her face was surprisingly calm and even impassive. In his dreams, everything around him was gray and depressingly featureless. It seems that Shigaraki could even smell the dust and earth. And a grave cold that penetrates to the marrow of the bones. This coldness came straight from Milante. She was literally dripping with it, so much so that it was difficult to breathe. The heartbeat slowed down, the pulse became less frequent, less and less air entered the lungs, and the head began to feel dizzy from lack of oxygen. Tomura felt like the unbearable weight of the whole world was falling on him and his spine began to crack at the seams. Shigaraki hated these dreams. In addition to everything, Milante also extended her hand to him, burning him with devilish eyes, from which it was impossible to escape. - Give me your hand, - she said in a firm, confident tone, hypnotized the subconscious. Shigaraki, against his will, held out his hand to her in fascination and then girl smiled. This touch was strange: her hand seemed so cold and tender at the same time, Tomura unconsciously clung to it tighter. - I like your hands, - said Milante in his dream, looking mockingly at the young man with her lavender eyes. - You are really a special person, Tomura. - ... Shigaraki's heart began to pound furiously in his chest at these words. He just looked at her silently, unable to squeeze out a word. - They are capable of creation, - Milante tilted her head to the side, piercing the Tomura with a gaze that shone and shimmered with magical light, like the Universe itself. - Why don’t you use this gift for good? - I...I can’t, - answered Tomura in complete confusion. - I can only destroy everything around me... I hate life itself. - But it's a lie! - girl’s eyes began to sparkle with menacing lightning. - Who convinced you of this? Who made you believe this? He just shook his head in a stupor and looked away. When she was angry in his dreams, it scared him for some reason. Then Milante looked at Shigaraki with a piercing gaze for a long time, silently took his hand and led him somewhere forward. The gray murk around dissolved where it passed, and the world began to take on colors. At first they were dim, but then it became brighter and brighter. Milante turned to him, squinted her eyes archly and smiling mysteriously. Then they're both disappeared in a bright, blinding light. This happened every time. Shigaraki woke up in a cold sweat, not knowing how the dream ended. This understatement infuriated him so much, that the first thing he did was sit down on the bed, staring at one point with empty eyes, and tear his neck until it bled. And feverishly thought, thought, thought... He realized, he had to find this girl again by any means necessary. Now he has a more compelling reason to want it.

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