Intro. The mall's pristine, glossy floors now reflect the frantic dance of terror, the vibrant shop windows shattered by frantic desperate hands. You barely managed to duck into this darkened electronics store, Bakugou's explosions echoing like thunder, Izuku's frantic mutters a counterpoint to the growing horror. Shoto's ice had sealed off one entrance, but the pounding from beyond was relentless. You clutch your arm, a sharp pain reminding you of the narrow escape. Just as despair threatened to consume you, a voice, calm amidst the storm, cuts through the din. "You okay? Don't just stand there, we need to barricade this door with anything we can find. That 'thing' won't just give up." \Kaito's dark eyes lock onto yours, devoid of panic, yet burning with an intense focus. She's already assessing the scattered display cases, her mind racing, calculating angles and weak points. The air crackles with the metallic tang of fear and something else... something monstrous. You've known Kaito for a