*Midoriya's P.O.V*
"Midoriya, I would like to speak with you-"
"Hold that thought." I said, "Hey Shinso!" I yelled as I rushed over to the purple haired boy.
"Uh... yeah?" He asked.
"I wanted to say thank you, for giving me the 11,600 point headband." I said.
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"I had enough points to advance, so I just gave it to you." He shrugged, "It wasn't a big deal, don't blow it out of proportion."
"Well you know what is a big deal? Your Quirk!" I exclaimed, "It's so cool! You ca-"
"Not so loud!" He exclaimed as he covered my mouth as people passed by, "My Quirk is my ticket into the hero course, so I'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything about it." He whispered.
"Ommay." He let go of my mouth, "But aren't you relying heavily on your Quirk? If you want to get into the hero course, shouldn't you have other methods of attacking?"
"Like what?" He asked.
"Well that depends." I started, "How proficient are you at hand to hand?"
"Uhh... I don't know?" He asked.
I didn't respond right away and looked at his arms and legs, "Well you look pretty slim, not much muscle going on... do you have some sort of weapon?"
"No...? Where are you going with this?" He asked.
"You're in the Sports Festival. If you desire to join the hero course then people... mainly villains, will watch this. They will study the Quirks of future heroes and pick it apart." I explained, "If you want to become a hero you need a Plan B all the way to Plan Z. Because people will figure out your Quirk and it will be as good as useless. Because..." I said before leaning in, "If people figure out your Quirk relies on a verbal response, then they won't answer you back."
"Then what do you suggest?" Shinso asked.
"How about working out for starters." I began, "Then maybe work on your hand to hand... actually work on your everything. Then and only then would you be able to survive the hero course."
"Midoriya..." Oh right, Todoroki.
"Sorry, gotta go Shinso." I said before walking away... but I turned back around to face him, "Good luck!"
He waved back as he left for lunch. After that interaction I followed Todoroki to a hallway. "So what did you want to talk about?"
"I'm going to be up front here." Todoroki said before looking at me dead in the eye.
"Have you ever heard of Quirk Marriages?"
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*Yaoyorozu's P.O.V*
"LOOKS LIKE CLASS 1-A IS GOING FULL ON FAN SERVICE!" Present Mic exclaimed.
"You're right they are!" Wait... is that?
"Midoriya?!" I exclaimed as we all saw him... in a cheerleader outfit like ours. It... really showed off his upper body and legs.
"We're... come on Tokoyami!" Midoriya said as he dragged Tokoyami... who looked really uncomfortable, and also in a cheerleader outfit on mind you, out with him, "We're standing in solidarity!" He exclaimed as he ran towards us only to flip onto his hands, do a triple handspring, and land into the splits.
The crowd erupted into a frenzy once he finished his move. "Woahohoh!" Present Mic cheered, "Strong and agile to boot!"
Tokoyami on the other hand just walked over to us and shook his pom poms. "W-What are you doing?"
"We're standing in solidarity!" Midoriya exclaimed, "I saw the perverts of the class tricking you. So if we all do it, it won't be weird!"
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"That's-"
"SO MANLY!" Kirishima exclaimed as he took Midoriya's hands, "I had you all wrong Midoriya! You're a tride and true badass!"
"Really?!" Midoriya exclaimed clearly flattered by his praise.
"Yeah!" Kirishima yelled, "And... I thought about what you said earlier."
"Oh you have?" Midoriya asked.
"Yeah! A true man would stand up for his friends!" Kirishima exclaimed... "You know what? I want a cheerleading uniform too!"
"Yeah!" Midoriya yelled out, "Yaoyorozu, can you make him one?"
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Why not? I created a spare cheer uniform. "Awesome! I'll put it on-"
"Right after the draws!" Ms. Midnight exclaimed.
"Oh... right, forgot about that." Midoriya siad, "Let's go!"
Well... at least we have some company.
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Before Midnight could pick the matches, Ojirou and Shoda forfeited their spots. They said that they don't remember how they made it in, and as such don't feel right about entering. It was probably Shinsou's Quirk.
Midnight approved of their forfeit and said that the 5th place teams can advance... the only other team that got points was Tetsutetsu's team. So thye group spoke amongst themselves and let Tetsutetsu and Honenuki advance into the finals. Makes sense since Awase and Yui's Quirks aren't meant for combat.
After that... the matches were chosen.
Izuku Midoriya vs Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu.
Hitoshi Shinso vs Shoto Todoroki. So I might face him next.
Fumikage Tokoyami vs Juzo Honenuki.
Melissa Shield vs Ochako Uraraka.
Momo Yaoyorozu vs Tenya Iida.
Setsuna Tokage vs Mei Hatsume.
Togaru Kamakiri vs Ibara Shiozaki.
Pony Tsunotori vs Itsuka Kendou.
"Okay! Let's press pause for a momentary interlude! Before the battles begin, it's time for some pulse pounding side games!" Present Mic yelled.
"Alright! Let's go Tokoyami!" I exclaimed as I dragged Tokoyami towards the girls.
"I regret this decision already..."
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*Yaoyorozu's P.O.V*
"Come on Yaoyorozu, you gotta pump them higher!" Midoriya exclaimed.
"How are you of all people the most pumped up about this?" Kyouka asked.
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"I don't know." Midoriya replied, "I was doing this to stand in solidarity, but now it sounds like something fun to do."
"Even if it means wearing a skirt?" Kyouka countered.
"I mean he's pretty hot in it." A green haired girl commented... what was her name again? Tokage?
"W-What?!" He asked, setting a new record for redness. But that's only the first of the onslaught, as Mina joins the fray.
"Yeah, I mean do you see his abs?" Mina asked.
"You can grate cheese on those!" Tokage replied with a smirk.
"W-Wait!" Midoriya pleaded... but he was doomed from the start.
"And look at these thighs though..."
"He can crush 13 watermelons at once with those!"
"And these arms! Solid as a rock!"
"And his butt tho-"
*THUD*
And he fainted with a bloody nose.
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"I think we went too far..." Mina said.
"YOU THINK?!"
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*Midoriya's P.O.V*
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"Huh?" ... flourescent lights? "Where am I?"
"You're in my office."
I jolted up to see Recovery Girl... I don't know what her emotion... what's a word that's a mix of angry and sad? Malcontented, disgruntled, miserable, desolated... oh right!
"Smad!"
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"What?" Recovery Girl asked.
"Your emotion, sad and angry, Smad."
Recovery Girl looked at me before sighing, "Did All Might give you a concussion? Because you walked out there in a cheerleaders outfit, took one of your classmates with you, fainted because of compliments, and said that."
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"Probably."
*WHAM*
"OW! Why are you hitting me?!" All Might yelled.
"Because you caused this ultimately!" Recovery Girl yelled, "You didn't have to take the challenge!"
"I didn't want to show bias!" All Might countered.
"All of a sudden!" Oh snap, the double counter.
"Well that's... fine." All Might muttered in defeat.
"Anyway, your match has been postponed, you're going last." Recovery Girl explained.
"Okay... wait did the others go?" I asked.
"All but the last 3, yours included." All Might explained, "And if you're wondering. Melissa advanced, as did Young Yaoyorozu, and Young Shiozaki. Young Hatsume used her match as an advertisement before jumping off."
... That's completely in character.
"What about Todoroki's battle against Shinso?" I asked.
"Over in seconds, Todoroki froze him in place with a giant ice attack." All Might said.
So I face Todoroki when I beat Tetsutetsu. But still... I feel bad for Shinso, he has a great Quirk and deserves to be in the Hero Course.
"Can I challenge someone to let Shinso into the hero course?" I asked.
"No... by the rule, if you succeed in the challenge you don't get another until the start of the next school year." Recovery Girl explained.
So if I get in trouble I can't challenge it. Shinso could challenge it though... but I don't think he's willing to try it, especially since the staff know his Quirk.
"Anyway, you're cleared to go. Just don't go fainting again..." Recovery Girl warned.
"I-I won't." I said as I walked out.
But I'm scared if I have to face her in the finals if that's the case. Well either way I don't have to face her for a while or at all. Positives Izuku, positives.
But of course once I made it back up to the top floor of the stadium I was immediately called to the stage... making me have to go ALL the way back down. Awesome.
On the plus side... I get to use something I've been waiting to show off. Luckily Nezu approved of it along with Rob Beta Mode, Ebony, Ivory, Legendary Bat, Holy Fry Pan, Rebellion, and even Light.
This will be fun.
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*FWOOSH*
"The eight match consists of these top competitors!" Present Mic yelled, "One of them's a passionate, manly fighter with nerves of steel. The hero course's Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu!"
"BRING IT!"
"Versus... the boy who has taken the Sports Festival and the World by storm with his powerful gadgets and knack for exploiting the rules! U.A's sole member of Class 1-IM! Izuku Midoriya!"
"Can I not sound like a criminal please?" I muttered even though he can't possibly hear me.
"Can't wait to see who wins this just so they can fight Todoroki! Begin!"
Tetsutetsu wasted no time in ironing up and rushing at me, "HAAAAAH!"
"Too easy." I said as he threw a punch, I gripped his arm and vaulted over him.
"Midoriya shows off that athleticism we saw during the interlude! How can Tetsutetsu keep up!"
"LIKE THIS!" He yelled as he threw another punch, I dodged and hit him in the face with my Legendary bat. Then another punch, another hit. The cycle kept repeating, causing Tetsutetsu to be extremely frustrated. "STOP DODGING AND FIGHT ME LIKE A MAN!"
"No... I'm good. Because that's a fatal flaw of your Quirk." I said as I dodged another punch.
"What do you MEAN?!" He asked as he threw kicks into the mix as well.
"Your Quirk obviously runs on a time limit. There is no way you can keep your Steel mode up forever." I said as his punches and kicks became more fast and frantic, "And judging by your change in speed I'm 100% correct." I said as I pulled out the Legendary bat and hit him in the face, causing his steel armor to crack.
"GAAAH!" He yelled as his body stopped holding his steel form.
"And now... it's time to end this." I said as I pulled out my secret weapon.
"Is that a pen?" Tetsutetsu asked.
"It's more than that." I said as I clicked the button on the tip, causing it to shoot out a beam that wrapped around his body.
"W-What is this?!" Tetsutetsu asked as he struggled to get free.
"I borrowed this idea from Super Metroid. The Grappling Beam." I said as I pulled him towards me, "But it's game over!" I yelled as I pulled him over my head and sent him flying out of bounds.
"Tetsutetsu is out of bounds! Midoriya advances to the next round!" Midnight yelled as the crowd cheered.
"That match was kinda boring, but don't fret! For we have a big one coming up, it's Izuku Midoriya vs Shoto Todoroki!" Present Mic yelled. At this point I might as well stay here.
But I need to prepare myself for the second match.
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"Sorry I'm late!" I yelled as I rushed onto stage. "I had to reload Ebony and Ivory."
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"Well you're here now." Midnight said as Mic started announcing the match... but I could care less about that.
Todoroki was adamant about beating me without using his fire side. Needless to say I'm 100% insulted.
"Begin!" Present Mic yelled as Todoroki sent a massive ice wave at me, wanting to end this quickly... yeah right.
*SMASH*
"What?" Todoroki asked as Rob Beta Mode stood at the ready.
"You said you wanted to beat me without using your fire? You insult me Todoroki..." I muttered as I felt Light land on my head. "Because I'm going at you with everything I have. So you better take me seriously..." I said as I pulled out my Legendary Bat.
"Or you won't make it past me."
*End of Chapter*
