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Three nights later, she’s back to old habits again.
Katherine sits on the roof of an abandoned Pro Hero agency, her eyes glued to the stars. Though she hears the Hero Killer’s approach, she doesn’t speak up until he stops next to her. “I was wondering if they got to you at the stadium.”
“Where’s your reptilian partner?” he asks, though he doesn’t sit.
“I’m running solo tonight. No combat, so Storm gets the night off,” Katherine states. She finally turns to him and grins. “According to Hanta, you kicked ass during the fight. Never thought I’d see the Hero Killer protecting a bunch of rookie heroes.”
Stain huffs. “There is a new light in this generation. You were raised by All Might’s ideals. I suppose I can let you mature before I make any rash decisions.”
“Sure, you do you.”
They’re silent for a few moments. “And you?” Stain questions finally. “You were certainly at your most ruthless. Did you get the answers you wanted? Are you a hero, WildCard?”
Katherine eyes him for a second more, then refixes her eyes on the sky. The dark blue is fading as the light breaks through over the horizon. Her chest still burns a little when she breathes, but the feeling is welcome. It makes her feel alive. It makes her feel whole.
She smiles. “Yeah. I’m a hero.”