Butterfly Soup

The next day, Milante was already in the square, where they agreed to meet with Shigaraki. The girl changed her sport suit to cute lilac shorts with an insert of belts on the sides and a regular white sleeveless T-shirt. She decided to wear big white sneakers, which made her seem a little taller (not that she had a complex about her height in principle, but she didn't hesitate to wear shoes with a high platform. She rarely wore heels, mostly on any events events or business meetings...and she didn’t particularly like heels. Sport chic, harajuku and street style were more to her liking). While waiting for the guy, Milante took out an elastic band from pocket and tied her hair into a high ponytail. Today was a hot day and the sun was already blazing mercilessly, even though it was only 11 am. After looking around, girl with a bored look took out her cellphone and noticed an incoming message. "- Good morning, young lady! How are you? Are you busy today?" Smiling slightly, Milante typed a message in response. "- Morning. I'm ok and today I have an important meeting scheduled. What did you want?" Pause. "- Ha-ha-ha! Nothing at all! I just thought that you wouldn’t mind meeting and talking a little. You’re probably up to date with the latest news? I’m worry about you" "- Yes, I am aware. Thank you for your concern. I suggest we reschedule our meeting for tomorrow if you are not busy again (as usual)" "- Oh, ha-ha. Tomorrow I probably won't have any free time... Although wait, I'll check my to-do list now" After 4 minutes. "- You know, it seems that I can do this. Unless there is another invasion of villains, you understand, I am the Symbol of Peace. And you will probably be upset if I run away again in the middle of a conversation, right? I’m sorry... I can’t do it any other way. I so awkward, to be honest... I’m very ashamed, so I apologize 1000 times in advance, young Aragon!!!” Milante burst out laughing, covering her mouth with hand. - Allmight, you are incomparable, as always. I really love it. "- Don’t worry, I understand everything. Tomorrow towards evening I will be free. I’ll be waiting for you on the Takoba Municipal Beach Park, as usual. Just don't be late, otherwise I'll cry" "- No, no need to cry! I don't want you to be sad because of me. I'll try to be there on time, so please wait for me, okay? I'll buy you some cakes as an apology for last time, ha-ha..." "- Okay. Then at 5 pm on the beach. Good luck catching the villains" "- Thank you very much! Don’t be sad either, my girl. Everything will be fine. Why you ask? Yes, because I’ll be here! That is, there...I mean, on the beach. Tomorrow. Definitely. A-hem, see you!"💧 Milante smiled widely, putting her smartphone in her pocket. - What made you smile so joyfully, wouldn't explain? - suddenly a dull voice rang out over her ear. Turning head, girl saw Shigaraki standing behind her, who was irritated by what he saw. - Oh, just saw one meme, - Milante shrugged her shoulders calmly. - Do you want me to send it later? There's cat that looks a lot like you. Now I remembered you and it became wildly funny. Guy silently stared at her for a couple of seconds with a very strange gaze. - Is that so? I’m glad you thought about me, - Tomura suddenly broke into an radiant smile. - Aha-ha, looks like today is really going to be a fun day! I'm counting on you, Milante! - ... Milante stared at him slack-jawed. "- What...? Dude, who are you and where is this always-dissatisfied video game addict??? Spit him back out!" - Hm-m, - Tomura squinted and looked at her appraisingly from head to toe. - Cool outfit. You even look cute today. "- If it weren't for her tits, she'd really looks like a skeleton. Some kind of thinman. But damn, she's hot, I must admit... She dressed up especially for me, right? Looks like she definitely has a crush on me, he-he! It's for the best, I'll stick to the advice Kurogiri and "charm" her. In fact, it’s a little fun, that’s why I agreed to all this game, gritting my teeth". Milante's face took on a vague meaning from his reply. - Um...are you sick? - she touched his forehead in bewilderment. - Someone hit you on the head while you were coming here, tell me true? - No. I was thinking about it and decided to just be as nice to you as possible, - the corners of Tomura’s lips twitched with anger, but he didn’t show it. - This is our date, right? - Huh? Date? - Milante widened her eyes. - What makes you think that? - Well, lemme see, - Shigaraki hung his hand on her shoulder and pulled her closer to him. - You invited me for a walk, that means you wanted to see me, right? - Well, let’s say, - girl looked sideways at him. - You actually lost and that was my wish. - Exactly. Then the next question is: why did you make such a wish? - Tomura, out of habit, put his hand on the back of her head, slightly squeezing his fingers. - Huh? You could have wished for anything, but just such a thought came into your bright head. So I thought that you probably just had a crush on me and I wouldn’t mind having some fun with you. - OMG, Tomura no, - Milante put her hand to her face. - You misunderstood everything. Just because I said I was interested in you, doesn't mean I have a crush on you. I’m interested in you as a person, let's clarify this point right away, ok? - Oh, is that so? - Tomura squinted. - How unexpected. I already thought that you were so hungry for men that you were ready to attack me at any moment. Hey, it was too obvious yesterday, don't deny it. But what if I jumped to conclusions? Unclenching his hand, he moved forward. His face immediately darkened. "- I'm about to throw up...Kurogiri if your plan fails, I'll kill you. How much longer do I have to put on this f*cking act and humiliate myself to get her power?" Shigaraki scratched his neck, sneaking a look around. - I’m here - Milante slapped him on the shoulder from the other side. Shigaraki took himself control and turned back to her with a smile on face. - Um, where shall we go? - Tomura asked, pretending to look as carefree as possible. - There is one place. I think you’ll like it, - girl smiled slightly. - Oh? Why do you think that? - Shigaraki drawled. - You’ll see, - Milante responded mysteriously, chuckling. There was an awkward silence. The guy sighed heavily, hunched over. "- Ugh-h... What should I talk to her about? I feel weird and stupid. Why did I even...sign up for this? Is there really no other way?" - By the way, maybe you can tell me something about yourself? - Tomura asked cautiously, looking sideways at the girl. - I'll at least have the slightest idea of ​​what kind of person you are. "- Sensei has already told me something, but I want to know even more. Moreover, since I can ask her about it directly". - For example? - Milante glanced at him. - Hm... Why don't you like heroes? And what do you think about the Symbol of Peace? - Tomura’s gaze grew heavier. - I already talked about my attitude towards heroes and villains, if you listened to me yesterday. And as for Allmight... - she hesitated. - He fully deserves the title of a true hero and Symbol of Peace. I like people like him. - That's how it is... To your liking, then? - Shigaraki exhaled noisily through his nose from boiling rage and began scratching his neck. - Then you lied about your dispassionate attitude towards the heroes. See, it turns out you like Allmight. Huh-h...unexpectedly... "- She and I are definitely not on the same path! Sensei, I'm dropping this matter, deal with her yourself. This is a total fail... She stand for this piece of shit Allmight... Why didn't I ask about this before? Here everything is clear as day. Yes, I definitely hate her. I hate her now even more than I hate Allmight himself!.." His hand trembled and already imperceptibly reached out to Milante. - All For One is your sensei, right? - ... Shigaraki's hand froze. - How did you know? - guy became gloomy. - I have my own sources of information, - Milante grinned. - Relax, I'm just asking. - ...So what if he’s my sensei? - Tomura asked tensely, glaring at her. - Does this solve anything? - Absolutely nothing. But now my puzzles have finally come together, - Milante’s eyebrows suddenly came together on the bridge of her nose. - Bullshit... - she cursed quietly so that Shigaraki wouldn’t hear. - Puzzles? - Shigaraki narrowed his eyes, towering over her. - Are you talking in riddles again? You're incredibly annoying, if you want to know. What's on your mind, huh? - ... Girl remained silent, gloomily thinking about something. Tomura rolled his eyes in annoyance and shoved both hands into the pockets of his hoodie. There was silence. - And what? Are we going to stand in the middle of the street like that? - Shigaraki’s gloomy muttering brought Milante out of prostration. - ...No. Let’s go, - grabbing his hand, she suddenly walked forward somewhere with a quick step. - ...? Tomura blinked in confusion as he followed her.

***

Milante led him to the roof of some storage reservoir. Letting go of Shigaraki's hand, girl took a deep breath and turned to face him. Tomura lowered his eyes, looking at her: Milante’s face was now more gloomy and serious than usual. "- What does she want from me?" - I want you to see something, - she said firmly, coming closer to him. - You wanted to get to know me as a person? I'll give you this opportunity. But it'll hurt a little, I say right away. - What are we talking about? - Shigaraki frowned in confusion. - What do you want to show me and why does it have to hurt? - ... Milante clenched her hand into a fist and closed eyes. - Touch me. Tomura shrugged his shoulders indifferently, but complied with her request. His hand fell on the girl's face. - ?! Shigaraki suddenly shuddered: his consciousness began to float and fly away somewhere. It was as if he was being pulled out of his body. - Damn!.. It was a trap... He jerked and froze, remaining standing there with his eyes rolled back, unconscious, and holding his hand on Milante's face. "- You have to see this. Otherwise I won't be able to help you, Tomura. But after everything...can you look at me without disgust? Please, believe me. I won't hurt you..."

***

- ? Shigaraki's consciousness found itself in some strange, endless place without walls or ceiling. Everything was white and too bright, so the guy involuntarily winced. - ...What kind of place is it? Where am I? Looking around, Tomura suddenly saw someone’s silhouette nearby. Remaining standing still, he decided to calmly watch him. The silhouette suddenly began to increase in size and darken before our eyes. As he assumed his final form, Shigaraki involuntarily took a step back, looking at him with disgust. There was some strange creature in front of him: huge black bony appendages protruded from its back, where wings should have been. When it straightened out, it became possible to distinguish gender characteristics - it was clearly a female creature. Vaguely reminiscent of a human. A stitched mouth on a chalk-white face, with a row of razor-sharp teeth, smeared with blood, grinned ominously and madly at the guy; among the black whites of the eyes glowed dark bloody irises with narrow predatory pupils, they emanated danger, grave cold and death; neck was sewn to the body; hands, turning into long black limbs, thickening at the ends and ending in sharp claws; a completely black body, dark as darkness itself. And snow-white long hair. - ... Shigaraki's eyes widened from the fear that this creature involuntarily inspired. The guy felt extreme pressure and it became very hard for him to breathe. Clutching his throat, Tomura quickly backed away, wheezing. - Ah...We are just a projection of memories! - the creature suddenly rasped loudly, giggling disgustingly. - We've been dead for a long time, oh, what a pity. And once upon a time, this girl was under our control. We were one, guess what, boy? She did what we said. She brutally killed and then ate people like you! A-HA-HA-HA-HA! Hey kid! Have you ever eaten human flesh, huh? It's very tasty, try it! You just need to eat it right away, while it’s still warm. It is necessary that blood oozes from everywhere, and the victim struggles in agony and torment. Ah-ah! Well, we were even upset that this would never happen again... We wanted more blood, more pain. Do you know how cool it was to torture this girl? Oh, her unbearable suffering and terrible hatred made us so happy, if only you knew! She was writhing in her own tears on the floor, all so pitiful and helpless! Just like you, Shimura Tenko boy!! Hearing that name, Shigaraki began to shake. - You... What are you?... Don't call me that name, you peace of shit! - he shouted with a strain, skewed face. - What the hell going on?! - Oh, you don’t know. Okay, look, - the creature bared its teeth madly, pointing somewhere with its "hand". - Over there, see? Look, look, you have to see this. Shigaraki turned his head in that direction and involuntarily turned to stone, his feet seemed to have grown into the floor. Little girl was lying on the floor, covered in blood and unconscious, a very tall, compared to ordinary people, man with horns on his head was hanging over her. His face was twisted in fierce hatred, his eyes burned brightly with madness and he frantically kicked the girl like a sack of potatoes. - ...Be kind, die and join my filthy brother!! Rat spawn! DIE, DIE, DIE, DIE, DIE, DIE YOU LITTLE SCUM!!!... - ... Tomura's wide eyes reflected the bloody face of the girl being kicked by that bastard. He recognized her as Milante. - Hey...wait... Stop, - Shigaraki squeezed out in a trembling, hoarse voice, involuntarily extending his hand in their direction. - I said stop...stay where you right now, I'll kill you, f*cking bastard!!! Tomura, in some unconscious impulse, suddenly jumped up and rushed at the man like an arrow. His eyes blazed with wild hatred and disgust at what was happening. He was triggered by vague distant memories of his childhood, and he involuntarily drew a parallel between little Milante and himself. Shigaraki covered the distance separating them in seconds and grabbed man tightly by the shoulder. But the man immediately disappeared into the air along with the girl. - It’s no use kid, it was also a projection, - the creature drawled, appearing behind him. - These are Her memories. - ...Who is this son of bitch? - Tomura wheezed, gloomily looking at him from under his brows with bloodshot eyes. - Answer me, who was it? Why did he do this to her? - This? The one because of whom her life was destroyed, - creature laughed hysterically. - This is the one who gave us life! He infected her by ourselves! Ah, he hated her so much, he so-o-o enjoyed the torture every time she was in their captivity! He tore her apart alive and then put her back together, not letting her die, tell me, is it great?! There was such pain and such screams, m-m-m! This is how need to torture correctly, you little people still have to learn and learn! it was a wonderful project! Their experiment was almost perfect, but they could not deprive her of her Will. She even managed to fight us for so many years, can you imagine? That's rubbish! No matter how much effort we put in, she still didn't give in to us and fell into Sin! Yes, she knew that she couldn't die, so she had to believe until the last that she would be saved. But no one came for her. Nobody saved her. There was no one around. Everyone hated her. Everyone blamed her for their Sins. She was stoned every time she stretched out her hands and begged for help. She was dying, and they laughed at her. And then she broke. But not completely. Because she was too strong. Her Will turned out to be unshakable, unfortunately. That's why we are all destroyed now. Ah, btw, he died too. That dude. It all started because of him, yeah. And she was saved at the very end, when she was already in despair and howling from powerlessness, begging for death as a miraculous deliverance. For the first time in her life, a miracle happened. All because she believed until the last. Blind faith saved her and led her to someone who could help her. She was saved. Now she's different... She's so damn strong now. Now she is a real threat to us. Now we hate her even more. Now we can't handle it. She is a Berserker and a Beast. She will not obey anyone. She is Death. She destroyed the hatred from her heart, tore it out with her guts. Now she is invincible. And behind this girl stands "SHE", the one who saved her. "SHE" may also soon find out about your sensei’s plans. He's definitely screwed and die too. Ew... This is disgusting... We don't like it... She's too dazzling to even look at. And so are you, boy, "We" are also in you and you have succumbed to Sin. No, it's not because you killed your family and a couple of idiots. This is because your sensei personally handed you over to "Our" hands. "We" are, of course, will try to devour your Soul, but since such things are happening and She came, then... We will definitely die in you and lose. That's such a pity... With these words the creature quickly disappeared. Shigaraki exhaled heavily and clenched his teeth in rage. He was already shaking from what was happening. His own childhood memories began to flash in fragments in his head, superimposing fragments on what he saw now and Tomura felt nauseous. "- ...Why do I seem to see myself instead of her? These are Milante's memories, but what does that have to do with me? I don't understand anything..." - Oh, who are you? Startled in surprise, Tomura turned sharply towards the voice. Little Milante stood in front of him and looked up at him questioningly. - Ah, you're just like me! - her blood-red eyes narrowed slyly and mischievous lights danced in them. - Boy Tenko, you saw all this too. You were there, right? You killed them all too. - ?!!... His legs gave way treacherously and Tomura fell back on the "floor". - ...S-stop calling me by that name!!.. - he stared at Milante with wild fear, crawling away from her. - Who are you really...? What do you need from me?! Stay back!.. - Hm? Who am I? Come on, you already know me, - little girl smiled slightly. - I came to save you, Tenko. You and I are the same. You don't need to blame yourself, these people have themselves to blame. They hurt you, so you killed them. It is obvious. They are bad guys and this is their punishment. You're good boy, no need to cry anymore, okay? She came up and extended her hand, so gently, childishly stroking Shigaraki's head. "Father" fell from his face and tears involuntarily flowed from Tomura’s eyes from this warm, unusual touch. - ... He was no longer able to speak or scream. He was silent. It was a wild, silent inner cry, full of despair, frozen on his lips. - ...Why are you doing this? - Shigaraki asked in a trembling voice. - You came now... Why didn’t you come then and extend your hand to me? No one gave hand me that day... If only back then...someone, anyone had reached out to help... - I know it. I cannot help you that day, because I was in trouble, just like you, - little girl answered edifyingly. - I was also waiting for salvation. It took a long time and no one came. I was sad and hurt and cried loudly in the dark. But no one heard me. Therefore, I decided that I would only go forward and one day someone would hear me and save me. I decided not to give up. I believed. I struggled. And I won, I was saved. I knew a miracle. Therefore, I want to save you too. We're alike, Tenko. You understand me and I understand you. You want to destroy the whole world, I wanted that too. But now I know it's wrong. It won't take away the pain in your heart, so I want to save you. You're kind. You didn't want this. You were offended, but you also believed that you would be saved. But that person is bad. He plays on your feelings and fuels hatred in you. This is very bad. He's just like my godfather. They are terrible creatures. That person didn't save you, he is destroying your life and leading you into darkness. You will die, Tenko. Evil will consume you and you will cease to exist. He will consume you. He doesn't need you. He's lying to you. That's why I came to help you. I want to create a new world without pain and suffering, so you must help me too. I don't want you to die, Tenko. You should be happy. You're good boy. And I will save you even if you are against it, okay? Milante laughed loudly and clear, clasping her hands. Two huge white wings, like those of an angel, appeared behind her. Tomura froze, looking at the girl in awe: she was reflected in his sparkling, tear-filled eyes. She was beaming. She was laughing. She was so pure and innocent. There was no more hatred in her. She was saved. She was free. - Hey, Tenko, - Milante smiled widely, extending her hand to Shigaraki. - Don't be afraid. Come with me. I will free you and save you. After all, I am Death and it is my duty to save good creatures like you. And you're very cute, if you must know. - Cute..? Good...? Me... - Tomura enchantedly extended his hand to her, almost touching her palm. - Ah... Wait...don't leave me! Where will you take me? What's there? I wanna know... But Milante suddenly disappeared and the image of All For One appeared in her place. Shigaraki involuntarily shuddered and pulled back his hand. - Tomura, don’t forget about your hatred, - AFO put his hand on guy's head, showing his power over him. - Don't give in to false feelings. It deceives you. You shouldn't listen to it. This girl is dangerous, so bring her to me. I will give her power to you and you will become truly invincible. Do you want power, right? - ..Sensei, - Tomura looked at him with empty eyes. - Was I really born with a defect? I must destroy everything... I need power, lend it to me. - Good answer, Tomura. Come with me! - AFO grinned and spread his arms to the sides, inviting guy to come to him. - You shouldn't think about other things, it can be dangerous. I will help you, my dear successor. Everything will be okay. Shigaraki slowly rose to his feet and took a step towards him. But suddenly a bright white light hit his eyes and the guy began to fly up somewhere at great speed. The last thing he saw was how All For One absorbed and dissolved by some unknown force. - Sensei...!!!

***

They sent me away to find them a fortune

A chest filled with diamonds and gold The house was awake, with shadows and monsters The hallways, they echoed and groanedI sat alone, in bed 'til the morning

I'm crying,

"They're coming for me" And I tried to hold these secrets inside me My mind's like a deadly disease

I'm bigger than my body I'm colder than this home I'm meaner than my demons I'm bigger than these bones

And all the kids cried out, "Please stop, you're scaring me" I can't help this awful energy Goddamn right, you should be scared of me Who is in control?

I paced around for hours on empty I jumped at the slightest of sounds And I couldn't stand the person inside me I turned all the mirrors around

I'm bigger than my body I'm colder than this home I'm meaner than my demons I'm bigger than these bones

And all the kids cried out, "Please stop, you're scaring me" I can't help this awful energy Goddamn right, you should be scared of me Who is in control?

I'm well acquainted with villains that live in my head They beg me to write them so they'll never die when I'm dead And I've grown familiar with villains that live in my head They beg me to write them so I'll never die when I'm dead

I'm bigger than my body I'm colder than this home I'm meaner than my demons I'm bigger than these bones

And all the kids cried out, "Please stop, you're scaring me" I can't help this awful energy Goddamn right, you should be scared of me Who is in control?

And all the kids cried out, "Please stop, you're scaring me" I can't help this awful energy Goddamn right, you should be scared of me Who is in control?

***

A shuddering sigh escaped Shigaraki's chest, he opened his eyes. He was still standing on the roof of the reservoir and his hand was on Milante’s face. - ... Removing his hand, Tomura staggered and fell to the floor, leaning his back against the railing. He felt extremely tired and a growing pain in his head. Shigaraki winced and put his hand to face. There was a ringing silence. - I didn't mean to hurt you. Sorry. Raising his eyes, Tomura looked at Milante. Girl had her back turned to him, he couldn't see her face. But looking more closely, he noticed that she was trembling. - ...Were these your memories? - Shigaraki asked dully, closing his eyes and breathing heavily. - Why did you even decide to show it to me... What did you want me to see? - Past me. I know that you saw her, - Milante answered frighteningly calmly. - Now you know who I am. Or rather...who I was. You and I are the same, Tomura. I hope you understand it now. Girl finally turned around and looked at the guy. Her eyes showed great fatigue and indifference to the world. The burden that she carried alone for many years clearly greatly exhausted her Soul. - ... Tomura now understood why she took the position of an outside observer in life. To maintain her sanity after the experience, Milante had to abstract herself from the whole world and create a safe place where no one would disturb her. She truly lived in her own world. But at the same time she managed to somehow live in the real too. - ...I already realized that you had a very bad time, - Shigaraki said gloomily. - But it doesn’t really change anything. I didn't ask you to show me all this... I feel really shitty now... - I knew you would say that, - Milante let out an ironic laugh. - I didn’t expect anything more. It's okay, it's okay. I'll still help you, Tomura. Even if you're against it. "- ...I don't want you to die, Tenko. You should be happy. You're good boy. And I'll save you even if you're against it, okay?" Shigaraki suddenly felt nauseous from the fragments of memories, something burned his insides. Unable to control the urge to vomit, he doubled over and vomited directly onto the roof floor. Milante, noticing this, walked up to the guy and squatted down in front of him. - Are you okay? - she excitedly put her hand on his back. - Ug-h-h... disgusting, - Tomura winced, wiping his mouth with sleeve. - I feel sick... It's because of you... What else was there in your memories? What kind of...creature is this? - That was me. Shigaraki looked up: Milante's face darkened and her eyes dimmed. She quickly looked away. - ... Tomura looked at her for a long time with an incomprehensible glance, which reflected mixed and not entirely clear emotions, then rose to his feet, staggering. He again felt weak throughout his body. - I’ll take you back to the hideout, - Milante took his arm, offering shoulder. - Let's go. - Nah...let me go, - Shigaraki weakly tried to free his hand. - I don’t need your "care". This is hypocritical... She listened to him silently and suddenly grabbed Tomura in her arms. The guy's eyes widened in shock. He himself didn’t understand why he was more freaked out: either because the girl took him in her arms; or because the girl took HIM in her arms. Without allowing Shigaraki to come to his senses and running away, Milante jumped onto the roof of a nearby building and rushed towards the League’s hideout.