Dabi wanted to move Satoko because he thought the heroes would find out people got killed. Satoko felt obliged and forced to follow, even though she was in pain.
But they didn't exactly move that far, but in a more subtle and less obvious place.
That didn't stop Hawks from finding them, thanks to his feathers.
Satoko noticed a feather falling through a ceiling of the broken building they're in. Hawks came into the picture and landed right in front of them.
She was at disbelief. She remembers what Dabi said to Hawks before. Was this hero really working with the villains?
Was he really that two-faced? Getting more confused, Hawks looked towards her. He saw the condition she was in.
"I didn't think you'd be that low to keep hurting a woman to make her join you." Hawks didn't look too happy. He didn't know why he was getting like this.
It's really hard to play fake friends like this. But...
He needs to do his job for more information.
To try to cover up what he was really feeling, he continued. "Why do you keep going after her?"
Satoko wanted to speak, but she halted to hear Dabi's response.
"I didn't go after her." Dabi's eyes were difficult to read. "She was being attacked, so I helped her out." He slowly smiled. "Judging by the fact that you went after me, you probably saw the evidence of that. Right Hawks?"
His tone was coated in smugness. It was as if he was saying 'I have her now' right to Hawks's face just to spite him.
"Yeah." Hawks's eyes narrowed. He didn't completely trust that, but let's say he does believe it.
Due to his own insight and information about Satoko.... It doesn't make any sense to him. He stepped forward as he talked. "Tell me, why would you want Takahashi working with you? She's quirkless. A bit odd to me."
(God, this is so dumb.) Satoko thought in annoyance. She hates it when people looks down on her. But she didn't want to give Dabi flex if she made a remark towards Hawks. Like she was on HIS side.
(How does he know my name- Ah. That's right.) That time at the hospital.
Even though Dabi did save her, she was on edge to leave. Now that there's a distractive presence of Hawks, she was looking for a moment to. Cramps radiated through her stomach from being kicked earlier. As much as she wanted to go now, she also wanted to listen to them more. It could be useful, but mostly because she is curious.
"She's interesting. She has all the reasons to be a villain." Dabi leaned his head to one side in a relaxed manner. "Yet she keeps refusing. That's interesting too. It's like she just hates everyone."
"I don't hate everyone." Satoko hissed. "I just don't trust you. Or him or anyone of the matter. Why would I want to be a villain?"
"See?" Hawks glared. "She doesn't want to join still. Wouldn't it be wiser for you to have someone join more willingly?"
(I didn't ask you to defend me, but whatever.) Satoko knows that Hawks seems to be working with Dabi. It's also odd with how they don't get along either.
"We have members who joined willingly, but our numbers are becoming smaller," Dabi explained. "You're the first new one in a while after losing a lot of members. We need more if we're to move forward. Well, Shigaraki needs more for his plan. I just need her. She does have something. We just don't know exactly what it is yet."
(So Hawks is part of the villains too.) She felt annoyed thinking about it. As Dabi was talking, she noticed something.
There was a warm, gushing feeling coming beneath her. She looked down and saw blood.
Great.
Of all the dang times, she got her period. Of course, she has no pads or tampons. Why would she?
She'd always have to go steal some somewhere. She would always feel guilty doing so.
And it wasn't just a little blood either. There were a lot. Getting hit in the stomach definitely worsened her state.
This sucks. She can pretty much imagine how Dabi would react. Probably no sympathy from him.
Yeah, no. She doesn't need to be gushing all over her clothes and to not be able to take care of it.
Not what she really needs right now. (I need to get out of here...) She stayed silent listening to them talk. She was waiting for a chance to sneak off.
"Something?" Hawks asked. "What would that be? Are you somehow using her as bait for your own gain? Why do that when you have me?"
Of course, he was lying through his teeth. He doesn't know why he's bothering. This is so unlike him. Just something about Satoko just reminds him of his own upbringing.
Was it pity? He couldn't tell. Whatever it was, he just felt drawn to her.
Dabi noticed Hawks's posture. There was a subtle change in his demeanor. The look on his face, especially. (So that's how it is.)
Dabi couldn't be absolutely sure that Hawks was lying about something. He was definitely trying too hard to sell whatever act it was. He was pushing himself. That amused Dabi almost as much as it made him angry.
"I don't want to use either one of you as bait," Dabi stated. "I want to use her, but not for that. Plus, she would get something out of it too. As for you...we're still 'friends', aren't we?"
Dabi waved his hand dismissively. "Oh well. Doesn't matter if we are or aren't. The other league members are still fond of you, so I guess I have to put up with you regardless. Can't have a friend of a friend getting hurt, right?"
As they were talking, they were so focused on staring at each other down.
Determined, Satoko slowly got up. Not even making the slightest of sound with her own footsteps. She kept focusing on sneaking away. Not being noticed by either, she was able to leave. Only thing she left behind was her own blood smeared where she sat.
Some parts was like a trail of blood.
Hawks folded his arms while focusing on Dabi. He suppressed his annoyance a bit.
(Yeah, right. As if I would believe that when I saw her in bad condition once again.)
He put on his own stuck up smile on his face. "If you say so. I'm sooo sorry that I injured you that one day. Hope you have no hard feelings."
His words didn't exactly sound sincere. More sarcastic. What a pure surprise that Dabi wasn't going to budge. "Right, buddy?"
"Right. Of course." He was looking at Hawks, but then his gaze suddenly shifted. He spotted the blood where Satoko was previously sitting. Satoko was nowhere to be seen though. He cursed as he stood up quickly.
Hawks took notice too. His expression went serious once again. "Wow, how could you not realize she was bleeding? You moved her in that condition?"
His wings spread out a bit. His tone sounded cocky and challenging. "Not to worry. I can find her for you. I'll take better care of her as well."
"Stop it, you bird brain." Dabi seemed more irritated. "She wasn't bleeding enough to make a trail earlier. Something else must be wrong with her. If you take her, I'll burn your wings off."
"Aw, I feel the great friendship we have." Hawks replied sarcastically. "We'll have our own race then. Remember, I'm helping you out."
The last part was a lie. Without letting him respond, Hawks flew out of there. Honestly, he didn't trust Dabi to help her out more. Since she's bleeding, he imagines he would be rough with her.
Dabi grew angrier. Hawks was known for his speed. Even though that was mostly metaphorical, he was physically strong as well. Much more so than Dabi. He started to run anyway. (He has the upper hand here. Maybe I'll get lucky.)
...
Satoko felt beyond gross. She felt it go down her legs. Her pants are stained.
Just great.
She recalled the first time she ever got her period. When she was about eleven, she actually thought she was bleeding to death.
Her grandpa had to see what was going on. She didn't have that education about how the female bodies worked. He started laughing at her in a teasing way that she wasn't dying.
This thought comes to mind every time her cycle starts now.
She knows that Dabi will notice she left, but how could she explain to him?
He'd probably wouldn't either bat an eye. Gosh, she could imagine that creepy teenage girl if she was brought back to the headquarters.
Toga, was it?
She shuddered as she took off her jacket to hide the nasty period stain from behind.
It didn't do a good job hiding it in the front. She cursed herself for having this problem. It just makes matters worse, making her feel handicapped.
The cramps didn't help either as she stumbled in the alleyway.
...
Hawks was flying overhead. He knows he needs to work with Dabi to gain his trust. Perhaps, this situation may be beneficial.
(He can thank me later.)
As if he wanted gratitude from a villain. Hawks has perks Dabi doesn't have. He can deal with arguing with him later.
He knows at this point, Satoko has no way getting away from the League of Villains. Convincing them won't work at this point. He doubts they would kill her... Maybe.
He didn't want to take that risk. Something inside him just wanted to help her. He sighed as he used his enhanced sight to spot her.
Bingo.
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