Chapter 7
She was playing five finger filet with herself, "Hey, you having fun", I started off. She stopped, "Anytime blood is drawn it's a good time in my book Koizumi. So, it looks like you have something to say". I gave her the rundown, "I'm going to pose as a U.A student to get any more info I can, like the layout and such". Toga brought up her own experience, "I was posing as someone there at one point. Lucky for you no one really knows who you are".
"Any advice", I asked. She helped me out a little, "Be reserved, the fewer people know about you the better. When I was there as this blonde girl, Camie I think her name was, I was forced to act like her, but with you, you can do this however you like". I took it, "Keep quiet, got it". I did want to say goodbye first, "Hey, before I go I'm going to need something from you". Toga raised a brow, "Like what"? I removed my glove and held her hand, "Your power. This way no one will see my real one".
She thought that was a good idea, "Alright, good thinking". I looked down to see my hand still on hers, Toga looking down too, pulling away, "Well, good luck". I rubbed the back of my neck, "Yeah, you too. Whatever happens, while I'm gone, make sure to update me, okay"? Stepping out the door I headed on foot to the academy with my fake papers in hand, and after hours of boring registration and confirmation, I was able to even start class even. I was then assigned to Class 1-A, where I headed to one of my classes for the day. The first one called, Modern Hero Art History, or simply Art History. I went to knock on the door and was nearly taken out by it swinging open, but to make up for it, my pants nearly swung open, seeing the teacher of the class. Walking inside before everyone she introduced herself first, "Hello, you must be the new boy. I'm Miss Kayama. Why don't you quickly introduce yourself since you're the one who's late".
I was forced in front of the room, and I was never good around a crowd, "Um, hi. My name is Soru Koizumi. My power is..". Someone shouted out, "You mean quirk", so I corrected myself, "Right, 'quirk'. Mine is Transformation. I hope I can do a decent job and maybe become a hero in the future", I took a bow and was assigned in the back between two people. The green haired boy was nice enough, "Hi, I'm Izuku, but my friends call me Deku". I waved, "Nice to meet you". I looked at the girl next to me, "Hey", I waved her down, "What's your name"? She looked at me with pride, "I'm Momo Yaoyorozu". I scratched my head, "Could I just call you Momo"?
She sighed, "Okay. Look, we'll talk later if you want but I must focus on my work". Being respectful I didn't bother any of them, but I did stare at some of the weirdos, like a man with a bird head, and one with a rock head, to talk about a few; she looked like the most normal one here. I paid attention throughout the class since it was the least boring, art was never something I found uninteresting compared to everything else, at least it was hands on most of the time. As class ended and such I knew this would be a LONG pose, so I got comfy, but unlike other schools, it wasn't all classes and eventually, I got to a REAL activity, after one of proving to the homeroom teacher I was good enough, which was painstaking as Transformation wasn't a combat power, I got to the Battle Trial event.
That was when I got to know some people though, which was either a hinder or a good thing. After waiting who knows how long it was my turn, and All Might assigned me with someone to partner with. "Soru Koizumi and Tsuyu Asui" he said in his pretentious tone. We both knew the drill and then he chose the 'villains' as well, "Fumikage Tokoyami and Yuga Aoyama". Since we both knew the rules the 'villains' got into position while I stood by with Tsuyu; my costume was as basic as I could make it, a white hoody and blank mask with just two eye holes in it. I could feel her beady eyes watching me from the side, "Yes", I blurted out. She placed a finger on her face, "You're Soru right', she asked in a nasally voice.
I nodded, "Yes, I am. Why"? She clarified things, "If we're going to win, I suggest we know full well of each other's quirks". I started, "Okay, if you don't know, mine is Transformation, but it's pretty useless unless I have some blood to drink". She explained hers, "I can jump high, stick to walls, and use my tongue like an extra limb to name a few". Still waiting I decided to actually speak, "So, Tsuyu is it"? She answered real simple, "Yes.
I was the real conversation starter, "You're pretty unique looking if you don't mind me saying". She looked blank in her usual expression, "Thanks, I guess". I tried something else, "How is it, looking how you do? Are you made fun of"? Tsuyu didn't seem to care, "Sometimes, but when I'm around my friends none of it really matters to me because I don't let it". I sighed, "Listen, I'm just trying to get to know you. I've only been here a couple of days and I've got no friends". Before anything could really start, All Might waved the starting flag and we were off. During the trial, the first thing we did was sprint into the building together. "Why do they get a head start", I ask.
She responded, "To mix things up for us, we either take the core from them or capture them". I couldn't handle it anymore and while it'd be disadvantageous I decided I would use my real power when I came across the two. It didn't take long for the Yuga kid to see us, "You two, stay still so I can finish this quick". Firing out a beam from his belly button I shoved Tsuyu out of the way, "Watch out"! Ending up between two columns I had a quick plan, "Tsuyu", I whispered, "I'll take him, you sneak into the core room and take care of Fumikage". She crawled onto the wall out of sight while I snuck over to get behind him.
"Come on out, it can't be my looks you're hiding from, right? Of course not", he teased. "Egomaniac", I said under my breath. Coming up behind him and taking off my glove for a moment I slid my hand onto his face, getting his attention. Turning around on a dime he blasted willy nilly, destroying some of the columns recklessly, "No touching", he shouted seriously. Now that I had his power, I came out from hiding, "Bring it pretty boy", I taunted. He blasted at me again, causing me to jump away. Getting before he had the chance for another I lifted up my hoody and shot my own laser at Yuga, sending him into the wall.
"How on Earth", he said with surprise. I walked over and took him by the throat with both my hands, "My real 'quirk' is Borrow. In other words, your power is mine and I win". Knocking him out with a strong punch I made way into the next room to check on Tsuyu, "Tsuyu! How are you doing in here"!? I saw her on the ceiling and going for the core, but even with my distraction getting Fumikage's attention, he used his Dark Shadow power to point it out for him. The shadow pulled her down and threw her to the wall, "I won't lose this easily", he stated with intent. I looked to my partner as we took cover together, "Listen Tsuyu, I have to tell you something so we can work together better here. People will probably find out sooner or later anyway and it'll be helpful here. My real power is Borrow, it's like Copy but WAY better. If you could maybe last against his shadow for a bit I can take his power for my own. Is that a deal"?
She was smart about it, "Okay". Before heading out I touched her for both her power and to tell her, "Be careful". I couldn't tell if she cared but I was never a fan of girls getting hurt on any end of it. As his shadow attacked her I hopped on over and took him one on one. He was definitely good at regular combat, me just barely managing to avoid his kicks and blow. Finally getting a hit in, he knocked me on my ass, but with a split second of freedom, I took it and grabbed hold of his leg after pulling his pant leg up. I did know the pros and cons of this power from the files as well, so from here on out, Tsuyu and I were guaranteed victory.
Unleashing my own shadow, which looked more human than a bird, meaning he was certainly some kind of birdman even without the power. Using my own to sic after his, mine saved Tsuyu from taking a hit, "Tsuyu, get down here and help me with this guy"! Hopping down we both fought him together, 'Froppy' doing much more damage than me. It didn't take long for his shadow to begin to overpower mine, so I had one option left. As it turned its attention on us, I called mine back and with a simple mental command, I forced it to smash open the roof, letting in tons of sunlight. Once the rays hit all of us, me and Fumikage's shadow both dissipated, leaving us with only him.
We might have had the upper hand here now, but he was still no slouch, and with one punch he managed to break my mask off. Tsuyu stuck her tongue out, wrapping around his body, but with his quick thinking, he took the tongue, pulling her over and punching her so hard I heard it. My mouth dropped, "Okay bird face, how's about I see how you like being hit"! Exhausting my stamina in a flurry of fats hits, he deflected every one of them, and that's when I played dirty. I, without any qualms, kicked him right in the testicles, sending him to the ground on his knees. Now with victory in our grasp, I looked down at him during this weakness, "Learn to pull your punches next time you jerk. Because I won't be doing that for you". Suckerpunching him in the beak, he fell flat on his face.
I then went over to Tsuyu before doing anything else, "You okay", I asked helping her up, "Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for the assist". The two of us then took a look up at the bomb, "So, capture them or the bomb? Your choice". Tying up the two of them with rope and hauling them out of there she lied Yuga gently while I tossed Fumikage to the ground. Everyone seemed impressed with the feat, given Fumikage alone was not an easy opponent. "The winners are the heroes", shouted All Might. As everything was reset for the next teams I talked with Tsuyu one more time, "Hey Tsuyu"? She looked to me, "Yes Soru-chan"? I stretched out my gloved hand, "I just wanted to say it was nice working with you".
She took it, "You did really well with your quirk out there too. Thanks for the help". Making way over to All Might, I pulled him aside, deciding to admit my true 'quirk', after all when it was time to assault the place, no one could really do anything to stop me from using it, not even the homeroom teacher if I played my cards right. During lunch, I sat on my own as usual, just eating plain white rice and thinking to myself. But even over the last couple days, I wasn't expecting anyone to pay me any mind even right now until it happened. Taking a seat all on her own, Momo sat down with me. I just stared, "Hello there, mind if I sit here"? I shrugged, "Depends, do you want to? We haven't actually talked much". She responded, "You seemed like you wanted to be alone. Sorry if I'm intruding but, I just wanted to know how you and Tsu pulled that off. We all saw your real quirk on the surveillance cameras".