Vedhazii: Nah maybe next chapter its time for someone else to take a crack at her X3

RisinHope: Thanks for all the recent reviews! I'm glad you're loving the story and I love hearing from new readers, your words are too kind X3

Anyways, I'm sure you're wondering "Why Tuesday?" Well with the move date, work and other factors I won't be able to stick to the current schedule. LUCKILY I already have the final three chapters done, so Today, Tomorrow and Thursday I'll be putting them up.

Sorry if it seems rushed, but this is unfortunately how I must do things T~T

Either way, I rewrote this chapter like 10 times so fingers crossed this version is to your liking lol


"Dammit!" DK barked, clenching his fist, "Give us your location, we're on our way!" Turning to Ryou, "Come on! We might not have much time before this whole damn building comes down!"

"Right!" Ryou nodded, the two breaking into a sprint for the doors, "Adachi, please be okay!"

"The elevator shaft! There is a false bottom to the elevator shaft! Hurry!" Adachi answered frantically, sounding out of breath.

DK reached the elevator doors and started pulling them open, the drop wasn't any more than fifteen feet, considering they were only on the first floor. But there was a mound of cables near the hole that had been ripped in the false flooring, the explosion up top had totally ruined the elevator. Even so, the two began their descent. Climbing down the shaft and through the hole Adachi had made earlier.

It wasn't long before they'd reached the hallway and saw signs of what had happened. There was a man on the ground, with another in a labcoat looking him over. But no sign of the monster or Adachi.

"HEY!" DK shouted, running to the old man, "Where are they!? Where is Rizado!?" He demanded in anger, fearing the worst.

Rito didn't bother looking back at him, just pointed towards the door, "It was the only way, to keep Her from getting out."

Ryou's eyes widened, "WHAT?! Are you saying Adachi is trapped in their with that thing!?"

"Then we'll open it." DK decided without a moments hesitation, getting up and moving towards the door.

"W-What!?" Rito gasped, looking at the man like he was insane, "You know what that thing is capable of! If you let it out, there is no one in Dokuga that can stop it!" He frantically argued, more concerned with his own life at this point, "In repairing her body I used my Quirk to weave steel nano-fibers into her skin, she's even more durable than she was before! Not to mention the pain killers and healing stimulants she's got pumping through her veins since she's fresh out of the tank! You D list heroes don't stand a chance!"

"And if I don't open that door a boy DIES!" DK silenced him with his raised voice, "I do not believe she is unstoppable, I do not believe there is no chance..." He added, continuing towards the control mechanism, "I believe in myself, and I believe in these two, the Heroes of Tomorrow." Stopping briefly, he looked back at Ryou, "Get them both out of here, I will join you on the surface with Adachi soon."

Ryou hesitated, before looking at both of the older men she knew they would just get in the way here, "Yes sir." She wanted to stay, to make sure Adachi was safe but- "No, I have to save the lives that I can, DK will get Adachi out!"

. . .

"Gaah!" Adachi cried out in pain, a punch from Failure broadsiding him, sending the boy tumbling across the ground with a broken arm. He was forcing himself up slowly, panting heavily and gripping the damaged limb as it healed steadily, his eyes looked up at Failure as she continued her advance, "Please, you don't need to do this!" He shouted, trying his best to keep his distance, "Dammit! This place is too cramped, I can't fully transform here, and if I let her get a hold of me... I'll just have to keep dodging and wait for the others!"

That look in his eyes again, desperation, fear. That was the key, their eyes. She could see the emotions raging, he would fight with greater ferocity in such a state! "You are strong... So FIGHT ME!" Failure demanded, eyes narrowed, growling lowly she cocked back two of her mighty fists for another attack when suddenly the massive doors began to open.

DK stepped through slowly, he'd removed his suit jacket and was now in only the white buttoned up shirt underneath, "I'll tell you this once monster," He said calmly, "Get the HELL AWAY FROM HIM!" His muscles swelled up as he started charging his Quirk, his fur growing thicker.

Failure turned all her attention to not just him but the door behind him. It was open now, she could pursue that man. That terrible, terrible man, "You... In the way!" She shouted, breaking into a sprint towards him ready to lay into this new, unknown enemy.

But she'd underestimated him, assuming her speed was greater. And when DK reached her fist, Failure's eyes widened, "Too slow!" His mighty arms swinging forward, "MONSTER!" His eyes glowing and teeth grit, "I may be old... But I won't let anyone else suffer because of this monster!" He unleashing his super powered fists, slamming into her body with earth shattering force, "FISTS OF THE BEAST KING!"

"Gaaah!" Failure howled in shock, the blows striking her chest and ribs, sending her flying right off her feet before she had a chance to activate her Quirk. She slammed into the far wall, getting lodged in place for the moment and not moving.

"Hnngh!" DK nearly fell to his knees, muscles shrinking down, knuckles skinned and bleeding from the force of the attack, "C-Come on, we need to get out here!" His eyes darting to the Failure, the mutant starting to struggle to break free. "She's alive, and still kicking? That was my ultimate attack! They certainly weren't lying when they said she was durable..."

Adachi wasn't going to argue, together the two began moving out into the hall and back towards the elevator. They would have to climb up but that was fine, Adachi could help DK get out. Based on the rumbling up above, they knew it was only a matter of time before the building came down on top of this place. They were just making their way up the shaft, Adachi in Croc form digging into the wall to climb while DK hung onto his tail, when they heard more noise from above. Stone crumbling, metal creaking and shifting as the buildings frame started to give way.

"We need to move faster!" DK shouted, based on the sounds and debris raining down the elevator shaft, they were quickly running out of time!

"Hang on!" Adachi replied, trying to move faster as they neared the first floor, "We're almost out!" When he heard a voice behind them.

"You WON'T ESCAPE!"

. . .

"Take these two into Custody," Ryou ordered, handing off Daito and Rito to the police who quickly cuffed them. She was about to go running back in to help the others when the building started to lurch over one side, "Oh no..."

"EVERYONE GET BACK!" An officer shouted, cameras and helicopters watching as the six story building started to crumble. Luckily it was falling within its own property, only small bits of debris reaching the street over but it was a thunderous crash. An explosion of ash, dirt and dust filling the air and making it harder to see while some of the blue flames splashed against the ground.

"No no no..." Ryou muttered, waving her hands to try and clear the dust while her eyes scanned the mountain of rubble, "DK! RIZADO!" She cried out, hoping for any response at all, knots forming in her stomach as only silence answered her, "W-We need rescue crews in there now! There are two heroes trapped in th-"

She was cut off as the rubble began to shake in one area. Slowly being pushed aside.

Ryou smiled in relief, "Oh thank goodness they're-"

"HRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Dust erupted, stones and rubble flying, as an unfamiliar form emerged.

"No... Not you..." Ryou's eyes widened, watching as that monster Failure inhaled her first breaths of fresh air.

She looked battered, covered in dirt and dust, her silver mane glimmering in the blue firelight. She was covered in scrapes and cuts from the debris, but she was still standing and she didn't look happy.

"AAAGH!" Someone from the crowd screamed, seeing the terrifying beast, drawing her attention directly to the people.

"HAAAAH!" Failure roared, jumping free of the rubble and landing in the street in front of the ruined building, panting for breath and taking in her surroundings.

"If she got out here does that mean DK and Adachi are-"

"HAAAAAAH!" Failure cried once more, as the police tried to get people clear of the area, she charged reaching out with one mighty hand aiming for the closest person she could see. Her lust for battle was growing, and her anger over losing the chance to catch the ones who tormented her had reached the boiling point.

"I won't let you!" Ryou declared, bursting into action.

Failure was surprised by her speed, looking down at Ryou. The young girl was glowing, eyes flashing and light sparking off her body. Her hand was gripping Failure's wrist, holding her back, "You... In my way!" She growled out, starting to push her back before realizing Ryou wouldn't budge.

Ryou clenched her teeth tightly, eyes flashing, "Then make me move!"

. . .

"Gentle! You know you shouldn't be staying up so late, you'll get bags under your eyes!" The voice of La Brava sounded, as she approached her partner in crime. The man was leaning forward in his seat, the TV before him displaying the news, "Hello? What's got you so distracted?" She asked, before recognizing someone on screen.

"If you're just tuning in we're coming to LIVE from over Dokuga, where an attack by the League of Villains seems to have drawn out some kind of monster from inside Forma-Gen's building!" The woman in the chopper exclaimed, "We're still a little fuzzy on the details, but the police are scrambling to evacuate the area, and we only have sight of one hero though we believe the others may have been inside the building when it collapsed!"

"Is that... Ryou?" La Brava muttered, stepping closer to see, watching as she held back the large four armed monster, "Is... Is she going to be okay?"

Gentle clenched his hands tightly, remembering that sweet girl who helped them move in, "I... I hope so, La Brava."

. . .

"Megaton PUNCH!" Ryou cried, slugging Failure in the jaw as hard as she could. Making the beast stumble back a bit as a shock wave unleashed from the impact point. But she bounced back quick, swinging high and aiming for Ryou's head with her own punch. The young Hero managing to back step out her range just in time, "I'm faster than her, but I don't know if I can hit her hard enough to take her down! Its time I put that new power to the test!"

All around her people were fleeing the scene, being directed by firefighters and police to get clear of the area. Weighing her options, Ryou knew that staying closer to Forma-Gen was the best idea, try to keep Failure from attacking anyone in the surrounding buildings. Luckily, this late at night these other warehouses and businesses were mostly empty.

"Hnngh! You... You try to hurt ME?!" Failure roared, lunching for her again and slamming her trembling arms into the street when Ryou jumped out of the way, "Strong... And fast!"

"Agh!" Ryou gasped, the impact sending her slid back on her heels, the earth was torn asunder as chunks of cement and asphalt were sent flying, "This crazy monster, she's going to tear the entire city apart at this rate!" She braced herself, starting to let that energy build up inside of her as he hair shimmered and her body glowed, power sparking from her body, "COME AND GET ME MONSTER!" Holding up her right arm, her open palm facing Failure.

"You fast... Too fast," Failure growled lowly, her entire body starting to tremble, her sharp eyes focusing onto Ryou, "Make you... SLOW DOWN!"

Ryou's eyes widened, as Failure crossed the distance between them with a single leap. Moving far faster than before, her feet not even tearing up the ground. But just as she closed the distance, Ryou unleashed her attack, "MEGATON CANON!"

The burst of force hit Failure dead center of the torso. Blasting her back across the across the streets, tumbling to a stop while the windows around were blasted out, and fires fed on the winds she created. While on the opposite end, Ryou slid back on her heels. But thanks to her support brace, her arm felt no backlash, no pain. Failure picked herself up slowly, appearing confused as if she didn't know what just hit her. Shaking her head, her senses returned and she glared at Ryou, "Strong..." A sharp toothed, wicked smile split her lips, "Very strong..." Before her tongue snaked out, licking a bit of the blood that was running down her face from earlier injuries.

"The blast sent her flying, but it doesn't look she sustained any real damage." Ryou narrowed her eyes, staying on guard, "I need to find a way to hit her harder with it!"

"Show... Me... MORE!" Raising all four arms, Failure slammed her fists into the earth. Uprooting asphalt and dirt in an explosion of dust and debris, sending it flying in all directions.

"Ngh! D-Dammit!" Ryou gasped, backstepping to try and get clear of the cloud obscuring her vision.

Her heart skipped a beat, as Failure came charging through it at full speed, "FIGHT ME!" She roared, swinging two heavy handed punches. Ryou brought up her right arm, attempting to block the incoming attack. On impact she could feel her support item give way with a metallic crunch. Luckily the shock absorbers prevented her from taking more than a bit of blunt force.

"Hnnngh!" Digging in her heels, she aimed her left hand at Failure's chest, "HAAAH!" Another thunderous blast, this time it knocked the wind right out of Failure as she slid back. Her body had been weighted down more this time, so she didn't go more then twenty feet while sliding on her heels. The moment she was clear, Ryou's eyes darted down to her right arm, "Crap, that bracer is busted, unless I remove it I won't be able to move that arm very well." She realized, gripping the broken item binding her arm, "But if I try firing off too many blasts without it, I could seriously hurt myself." As Failure shook off the attack, wincing and holding her ribs, Ryou made her decision, "I'll just have to hope one bracer is enough!"

Failure cocked an eyebrow, watching as she tore off the busted piece of equipment. Her eyes read Ryou's movements, the way she changed stance to lead with her left arm, the one that still had her sleeve, "Weapon?" She wondered, narrowing her eyes before her body began to tremble, "HRAAAAAH!"

With a light weight body, Failure launched herself at Ryou once again. Attacking full force and trying to reach her as quickly as she could. This time however, she knew the attack was coming and mid flight started to make her body heavier!

Ryou raised her still protected arm, "How many times do I have to blow you away!?" She demanded, arm sparking with energy before she released the wave of force from her hand. Stumbling back a bit from the blast, she could feel it starting to effect her body. Even with the shock absorbers, the repeated releases were starting to chip away at her stamina, "What!?" Her eyes widened in fear, as Failure blasted right through the force with her weighted body.

"Got you!" She declared with a wicked, gleeful grin, taking a mighty swing at Ryou with her heavy arms.

"AAAAGH!" She cried out, the blow broadsiding her with incredible force. It sent her flying up another street, deeper into the city. She crashed through the street, banging and rolling against the hard ground...

. . .

"The scene unfolding behind me is one all too familiar!" The young man reporting on site cried out, a crowd of people around them while Police were trying to direct people away, "A massive villain has appeared in Dokuga, and while one young hero is trying to stop it there has been no sign of the other Pro Heroes in the area but it is believed they may have been buried when the Forma-Gen building collapsed just a short while ago! I was told some rescue workers were diverted to the area to look for them as well!"

"Agh!" A few cries drew their attention, the camera quickly shifting to the body flying towards them. Getting a close up as Ryou tumbled to a stop in the middle of the street at the edge of the crowd.

"A-And there is the brave young girl who has been fighting the Villain responsible for this destruction!"

"Where are the other pros!?" Tetsutetsu demanded, stomping his feet as all of Class 1-B watched the television, "This is garbage! She needs HELP!"

"I don't know," Ibara shook her head, "But all we can do now is pray for Ryou's safety..."

. . .

When Ryou opened her eyes, she was looking into the faces of various people. Police officers and citizens alike, who had only made it so far in their evacuation. Her body felt heavy, the attack and the tumble that followed had banged her up quite a bit. Her costume was torn in a few places, dirty and scuffed up.

"H-Hang on! Give us a hand here!" The voice of a stranger sounded, as rather raggedy man helped Ryou get up, offering her support with the help of another, "Are you alright young lady?"

"This man..." She recognized him, one of the many faces she'd seen in the bad side of town when she went to see her father, "Thanks, I'm-"

But before she had time to say anything, heavy footsteps sounded behind her.

Failure had a twisted grin on her face, watching the fearful faces of those around Ryou. She had figured it out, what made them fight so hard. These Heroes she'd been battling, they fought fiercest when protecting something. She wanted to see more, wanted to FEEL more!

"That monster is still coming!" Someone shouted.

A few officers raised their weapons, "E-Everyone get back! Keep moving!"

"Hurry we need to get out of here!"

Gritting her teeth, Ryou broke free of the men's grip and stumbled forward, "N-No, get moving!" She ordered, regaining her composure. Looking back at them, she gave a thumbs up, flashing her biggest smile, "Everything is going to be okay! I'll take care of it! Just get to safety!" She ordered, turning back around to face Failure. Her body starting to light up once more, "I have to stop her, I have to keep going, I HAVE TO PROTECT THEM!" Clenching her fists, she braced herself, "I have to hold my ground!"

Failure saw that fierce look in her eyes, and knew now was the time! Making her body lighter, she crouched down before launching herself directly at Ryou! "FIGHT ME!" She roared, reaching out with all four arms, her body growing heavier mid flight to create a powerful impact.

"COME ON THEN!" Ryou answered her, taking Failure head on. She knew trying to blow her away wouldn't work, now that Failure had figured out how to power through her attack. So she met the monster head to head, the two colliding in an explosion of power. She had Failure by two of her wrists, the other arms however were still free to move! Even so, Ryou didn't let go, she dug in her heels and kept her body supercharged trying to do everything she could to hold the monster back.

Even so, the force carried her back. The crowd scattered around them in all directions while police tried to handle the chaos. No one besides a few on site cameramen kept up with the battle. Failure drove Ryou further up the road, finally carrying her right through a fence, smashing her into an open lot outside of some old warehouses. But even so, Ryou never let go, wincing in pain as the fencing tore through her cape and the back of her costume a bit.

"Not strong enough, not STRONG!" Failure's eyes narrowed down at her, growling in disappointment, "Hrrrgh! WEAK!" She shouted, one of her extra arms punching Ryou right across the mouth, splitting her lip, "You were strong! Show me strong! OR GET OUT OF MY WAY!" She commanded, her other free hand striking Ryou in the left side of her face, splitting her skin just above her eye causing blood to run down her face.

"Come on THINK! I need a plan!" Ryou mentally kicked herself, wincing in pain as Failure delivered blow after blow, slowing pushing her back, "I can't beat her alone! She's too strong! B-But I can't back down!" Gritting her teeth, her arms crying in pain under the strength of Failure's forceful push, she looked up at the monster with fearsome eyes, "You will not get past me! I am going to protect EVERYONE!" Energy sparked off of her body, veins glowing bright as she held Failure at bay for the moment. She had to keep her focus, if she slipped up now-

"No... You are... WEAK!" She snarled, unimpressed with her dwindling power. Her free hands grabbed Ryou by her wrists, and started bending back her arms, "You are just... In my way!" She leaned in closer, her face only inches apart from Ryou's fierce eyes, as a twisted sneer appeared on the monsters lips. "You protect them? You need to be STRONG! I'll kill them! I'll crush them! BREAK THEM! BECAUSE YOU'RE WEAK!"

"Gnnngh! AAAAGH!" Ryou cried out in pain as her arms were twisted back, "I-I can't hold it! Focus is... Slipping!" She hoped nobody else was around, she couldn't afford to hold anything back anymore, "Plus... Ultra... RELEASE!" Her long mohawk whipped around wildly, her muscles swelled and her eyes went pure blue. The sudden, blinding lights and forceful gust of wind her body unleashed made Failure hesitate, grip loosening for a split second. And that was all the time Ryou needed, "HAAAAAH!" Breaking her arms free, she ducked low and charged, "MEGATON LARIAT!"

"GAH!" Failure's eyes bulged as Ryou's super charged forearm struck her in the ribs. The first blow to really make her feel it, her newly reinforced body finally giving way as she slid back on her heels. But before she had time to linger on the idea, Ryou's fist struck her in the jaw after she'd crossed the distance between them. The blow carried Failure right off her feet, sending her spirally into a parked car outside of the lot. Her heavy body smashed into it, heavily damaging the vehicle. "Nngh... Stronger... Much stronger!" Her eyes opened wide with excitement, ignoring any pain she was in.

"You think this is a GAME!?" Ryou demanded, lunging at Failure once more. This time however, the mutant had weighted down her body, and was taking Ryou's blows head on. As the young hero's knuckles struck her in the jaw once again she pivoted on one foot, springing back and slugging Ryou as well. The Hero stumbled a bit, blood running from her mouth before she jumped, slamming her head into Failure's face trying to break her nose, "You don't understand anything you punch hungry MONSTER!"

Failure managed to grab her by the front of her costume, grinning madly as her claws tore through a bit of the fabric. She spun around, and slammed Ryou right into the ground, cracking the asphalt, "YES! I understand, you are STRONG! I want to fight more! SHOW ME MORE!" She raised her arms, intending to crush Ryou's body.

But she was far from finished.

As Failure stood over Ryou, the young heroes unprotected right arm lit up. Consequently, it was the one directly beneath her, "This isn't a game!" Before Failure could brace herself or weigh down her body, Ryou unleashed a might explosion of force. It sent Failure sky high, blasting her into the smoke clouds above. Ryou rose to her feet, clenching her numb right arm while her powers slowly began to fade, "I'm out of time!"

"That was WEAK!" Failure cried, breaching the clouds above her, entire body trembling as she fell towards Ryou, "Is that all you have!? WHAT ABOUT EVERYONE YOU WANT TO PROTECT!?" She demanded, trying to drag out every ounce of power Ryou had, hungry for more, "WILL YOU LET THEM DIE!?"

Ryou jumped clear, as Failure slammed into the street. Even with her right arm numb, she raised them both, aiming her palms at Failure, "I can't forget them," She said, gritting her teeth while digging in her heels to brace herself, "Your lust for fighting is why you'll never understand!" All the lights flowing through her body focused into her arms, "A Hero has so many things to protect in this world! WHICH IS WHY I HAVE TO BEAT YOU!" As the incredible force ripped through her body, Ryou's other arm brace started breaking away, "Megaton... BUSTER!"

The explosion that followed sent rubble and dirt sky high, a plume of dust reaching up to join the smoke while the billowing wind that accompanied the attack blew away nearby fires. Surrounding buildings were without windows, many suffering structural damage and those on the receiving end were completely in ruin. The street itself before Ryou had been reduced to a deep trench in the earth, as the young Hero panted heavily surveying the damage. Both of her arms hurt, though she was pretty confident her left would be okay her right arm was bleeding from a few places including her finger tips. The lights around her body had faded completely, but unlike before when she'd used her Ultra Release against All Might her body wasn't damaged for the most part. Her entire body was sore however, knuckles bloody from punching Failure's durable body with so much power.

She could hear rubble and dirt coming down around her as the dust began to settle. But Ryou wasn't letting her guard down, afraid that any moment Failure might-

"Hnngh..." Her eyes darted to the distant end of the trench. Rubble and asphalt were being turned aside, as Failure broke free of the ruined remains. Her arms looked heavily damaged, the skin was bloody and scrapped away along the outer area of them showing exactly how she'd defended herself. As she stood up tall, and moved her arms around a bit to make sure they were functional, Ryou felt a terrible dread setting in, "Strong... So strong but..." Her deadly eyes landed on her once more, "No more power."

"That was... That was everything I had left..." Ryou thought grimly, taking a single step back out of fear.

"Not fast anymore either, are you?" Failure questioned, sneering wickedly, "Too bad... I win."

Ryou's instincts demanded she run but, "No... Not yet," She muttered, clenching her fist and entering her fighting stance once more, "I'm not dead yet!"

Failure hesitated for a moment, surprised by her response. Half expecting her power to return, but when nothing happened she was even more confused, "Hrrm? Should be running... Afraid."

"I'm terrified," Ryou answered confidently, "But if I can buy even just one more second for those trying to escape than I've done my duty as a HERO!"

"But... Weak, you can't-" Failure shook her head, growling in anger and unable to understand her reasoning, "GAAH! Don't care! I'll kill you NOW!"

"GRAAAAAAAAA!"

Both Failure and Ryou's eyes darted to the left, following the sound of the roar to see the massive fully transformed body of Adachi glowing in the night. But he wasn't alone, "CHARGE YOU BIG SCALY BASTARD!"

"HRAAAAH!" With a thunderous roar, Adachi broke into a sprint straight for Failure and Ryou. DK was standing on his back, both heroes looking battered and covered in ash and dust from the rubble they had no doubt been pulled out of.

"A-Adachi... DK!" Ryou's face lit up, tears nearly forming in her eyes as hope shined through the black night sky.

"NOW!" DK ordered, "Do it NOW!"

"On it!" Adachi replied, his twin tail reaching up and wrapping it around DK's waist. Before the monster pivoted, spun around and threw DK as hard as he could!

"FLYING BEAST KING FIST!" DK roared, his right arm swelling up with power. He attacked while Failure was still trying to get a handle on the situation, slamming into her with incredible force, fist meeting her jaw. The blow sent Failure flying right off her feet and crashing into a nearby edge of the trench, while DK hit the ground, tumbling with the momentum.

"My turn!" Adachi inhaled sharply, feathers along his back burning brighter, before he opened his jaws wide and unleashed a brilliant beam of fire, "HRAAAAH!" On impact with the monster, it created a fiery explosion scorching the earth with brilliant blue fire and blasting Failure even deeper beneath the ground.

As the attack came to an end, DK got up and ran over to Ryou, "Megaton! Are you alright!?" He asked, looking her over carefully.

"I-I'm pretty banged up, but I'm alright," Ryou answered him, wincing when he touched her checking out the damage, "I-I'm so glad you're both okay... You're going to need everything you've got to take her down."

"You think so?" DK questioned, before the rubble behind them was already shifting, "Shit..."

"YOU!" Failure's voice rang out, as she exploded from the rubble, fire and stone were sent flying. Her body was covered in scrapes and burns now, her mouth dripping blood from DK's attack, but her lips were wide with a feral grin. Excitement coursing through her veins as she remembered this beast from the bridge.

Just as she thought things were going to get boring, the game went right into overtime...