Chapter 26: IDEAL ALLIANCE
Uraraka ran to the entrance where her match would start and sure enough Bakugo was already there and when he sensed her presence he looked back at her, growled, and then looked away. Uraraka was infuriated and wanted to yell at him but knew this wasn't the time so instead she continued to run to the gate and when she caught up she took a deep breath and sighed.
"ok look, I don't like this either but we need to-"
"shut up round face." just then the siren sounded and the gates opened showing that the match was now starting Bakugo then walked forward while Uraraka tried to catch up with him.
"look Bakugo, I really don't like you, but we need to work together!"
"just the thought of that makes me want to puke..."
"oh my god you idiot! swallow up your pride and-" Bakugo then released two explosions from both his hands at his sides which caused Uraraka to back away and even fall to the ground.
"you want me to be logical about this then fine I will be! so lets look at the statistics shall we! your a little girl with a tiny body, you have no muscles to prove me wrong, your quirk only makes things levitated which is useless even against All Might, and even if I was actually desperate enough to team up with you there is no possible way for you to make up for my short comings or vise versa!" Uraraka was afraid at first but was now looking at Bakugo in disbelief.
"oh what, you thought I was a meat head who only thinks with my muscles? you can't be the best if you only rely on physical power, us humans are strong because we know how to use our strength properly and me being the strongest also makes me one of the smartest to, so in the end it doesn't matter what the rules or the teachers say your not my partner, your dead weight!" Bakugo then continued walking for the exit gate with full intention of seeing All Might half way there, Uraraka then tried to get up and keep up with Bakugo but then a large wave of force then hit them and everything else almost like the shockwave from a powerful explosion.
"HAHAHA, AREN'T YOU TWO ROUDY NOT REALLY THE IDEAL ALLIANCE OF TWO HERO'S!"
"*grunts*… All Might! I've been waiting for this!"
"w- w- what the heck! I know your our opponent but wasn't that a bit too extreme?!"
"HAHAHA! WHAT EVER DO YOU MEAN? THIS IS AN EXAM TO TEST YOUR CAPIBILITIES AS HERO'S SO WHAT BETTER WAY TO SEE YOUR POTENTION, THAT TO GO AGAINST A TRUE VILLAN." as the smoke cleared All Might came into full view with his signature smile only now he was emitting a villainous aura causing Bakugo to back off a little and Uraraka to lose all of her colors out of terror.
"THAT'S RIGHT, YOUR NO LONGER FACING THE TOP HERO BUT NOW A WORLD CLASS VILLAN THAT WILL STOP AT NOTHING TO KEEP YOU FROM ESCAPING!"
"Grrr, go to hell!" Bakugo then used his explosions to thrust himself at All Might and then released a large explosion but All Might reached out from said explosion and caught Bakugo by the arm. quickly retaliating Bakugo released small but continuous explosions at All Might's face.
"OW! OW! OW! OK THAT'S ENOUGH!" All Might then threw Bakugo back at the direction of the entrance gate and at the same time Uraraka managed to get close to All Might and use her quirk on him, she then pushed him as he slowly went into the air. she knew this wasn't enough it was only meant to be a distraction while she got to Bakugo and would try again to reason with him but unfortunanly her distraction didn't last. All Might quickly kicked the ground and dug his feet under the concrete, keeping him from floating anymore.
"SORRY YOUNG URARAKA BUT YOUR GOING TO HAVE TO TRY BETTER." All Might then opened his arms wide and made a very powerful clap which made a force that caused Uraraka to fly toward the entrance gate with Bakugo. Bakugo looked at her shocked but only for a second and then used his explosions again to trust toward All Might not caring that said explosions almost burned Uraraka. he was going to try a slightly different strategy this time he would use his explosions to thrust around All Might and when he got close he would unleash a larger explosion, he would continue this until All Might tired or until he found a better strategy. Bakugo was then getting close to All Might and released his first large explosion, of course using the sweat fuel in his gauntlets would be more powerful but they weren't full just yet. Bakugo then managed to land two more explosive strikes on All Might but then All Might used his speed and strength to flick Bakugo's chest, flinging him into some of the railing from the sidewalk.
"SORRY ABOUT THAT YOUNG BAKUGO, I WOULD HAVE DONE THAT SOONER BUT YOUNG URARAKA'S QUIRK HAS MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE. PERHAPSE YOU SHOULD TEAM UP WITH HER TO FIND A MORE PLAUSIBLE WAY TO WIN?"
"shut the fuck up you stupid old man! I don't need anyone to beat you!"
"HM, SO YOUR SUPPOSED TO BEAT ME BY YOUR SELF? AND HOW MIGHT YOU DO THAT YOUNG BAKUGO?" Bakugo then faced both of his hands at All Might.
"Like this! Napalm!" due to Bakugo's hand formation like a cannon and two explosions from both hands being set off at once Bakugo was able to create a massive and extremely hot explosion, almost similar to an actual Napalm explosion, capable of destroying a house and even killing several people if used recklessly.
meanwhile back in the monitor room where everyone from class 1-A had gathered to watch the final fight.
"holy cow! isn't that the same explosion that he used to destroy all the rubble when he and Uraraka were fighting at the sports festival tournament."
"kinda yeah only this one seems to be more powerful."
"B- But isn't that a bit extreme?"
"don't worry even something of that caliber couldn't kill All Might, but at the same time it won't be enough to stop him either."
Uraraka tried to run to the fight but the force from Bakugo's explosion pushed her back again, all the explosions and force along with her continued use of her quirk on All Might was making her stomach upset so she released All Might of the effects, which was a big mistake.
"HAHAHA! WHAT AN ATTACK! VERY USEFUL INDEED BUT ALSO DANGEROUS! DO TRY TO KEEP CONTROL WHEN USING THAT ONE." Bakugo then growled in anger again, whipped his sweaty forehead and charged at All Might, he then punched All Might in the face which felt like hitting a titanium wall and released another explosion. this explosion was given extra power from the sweat on his forehead giving it twice the heat and force of his normal explosions but All Might then grabbed Bakugo's arm again.
"I DO ADMIRE YOUR DETERMINATION AND YOUR ATTACKS AREN'T HALF BAD BUT YOU ARE SEVERLY LACKING ANY CHANCE OF DEFEATING ME YOUNG BAKUGO, IT SEEMS THAT ESCAPE IS YOUR BEST OPTION, NOT THAT I WOULD LET YOU ACHIVE THAT EITHER."
"just shut up already! I don't need your advise or opinions! I'm going to defeat you all by myself!"
again back in the monitor room everyone watching heard a large bang behind then and turned to see Izumi who was not only in her dark form but had also hit one of the metal walls and left a large dent in the wall. normally Recovery Girl would have been mad but she was more shocked at how angry Izumi looked.
"uh... Izumi you ok?"
"I'm fine! its just... Bakugo... why do you always have to be such a prideful bastard..."
All Might then let go of Bakugo and out of anger for being taken lightly Bakugo was about to unleash another powerful blast at All Might.
"that's enough!" Uraraka then used her quirk to float over to Bakugo the second before he used his explosions and forced his hands to the sides and using her quirk on him. once the explosion ignited they both were sent flying into an ally way leaving All Might confused on what just happened and since there was so much smoke from the explosion he couldn't tell where they were.
they flew quickly into the ally way and when Uraraka released her quirk's effects they started rolling on the ground hard until they finally stopped. Bakugo was the first to get up and when Uraraka tried Bakugo pushed her back down.
"what the fuck are you doing?!"
"me?! you were acting like an idiot the entire time! did you really think you can take on All Might alone?!"
"out of us both who actually stands a chance?!"
"if you let me help you then-"
"oh my fucking god! if you want to pass this stupid exam then go for the fucking exit gate already!"
"but then you won't pass!"
"I don't want to pass! I want to beat All Might!" Bakugo then punched the wall and was able to give quite some damage with the additional force from one of his explosions. Uraraka then managed to get up while Bakugo slumped to the ground to sit.
"... why do you want to beat All Might so badly?"
"*sigh* you want to know what I achieved since I got to this stupid school? I beat and scared the only person I ever cared about, I barely did anything useful at the USJ incident, I got third place in the sports festival twice, and I only managed to win the tournament because half and half decided to be a fucking weakling! I have nothing to be proud of! no reason to declare myself the top! fucking nothing to show off, I'm just the pathetic and lucky hot head!"
"so defeating All Might is going to make that better?!"
"oh spare me! I know its stupid, but I don't fucking care!" Bakugo then hit the wall behind him with another explosion.
"I just want to be proud of myself again..." Uraraka was now completely shocked, this was the first time she had ever seem Bakugo in a depressed state no wait, I seen him like this before when... when he burned Izumi. Uraraka then slumped down and sat on the other side of the alleyway to face Bakugo.
"why don't you just pass the exam so that way you can make Izumi proud of you... you do like her right..." Bakugo then clenched his fists and they started to release steam but then they stopped as he calmed down.
"I loved her ever since we were kids, in face I made her a promise that we would get married when we grew up." back at the monitor room everyone was in shock for what they had heard, they all then turned to Izumi who was still in her dark form but was now looking more depressed than angry. she then left the monitor room without saying a single word. back at the alleyway Uraraka was completely speechless for what she had heard, she feared Bakugo since they meet and then hated him after the battle training incident but now she felt multiple things, jealously, fear, confusion, and pity.
"I beat the living hell out of Izuku because I was so desperate to get Izumi back that I thought that was the best answer. but in reality I just gave her a million reasons to spit on my face. nothing in this world has ever destroyed my pride as much as when I found out that Izuku and Izumi were the same person. I know Izumi will never love me but I still want to be there for her, I still want to make her smile, and I still want to achieve our childhood promise of being the top hero's. that's why I want to defeat All Might even thought I can't even scratch him."
"... all this time I just thought of you as a monstrous jerk, I guess I never thought you had feelings, especially for Izumi." Bakugo then looked at Uraraka again in confusion, he wasn't confused on what she was saying instead he had just realized that they weren't fighting anymore instead it seemed like they were talking like friends and it almost confused him. but it was quite relaxing so he decided to just laugh a little and go along with the conversation for a little while longer.
"heh, well its not like I'm the only one, I've seen how popular Izumi has become. especially with you."
"um... well duh! we're friends after all."
"oh come on, you know its more that that, its pretty obvious that you have a crush on her." Uraraka then blushed and covered her cheeks in embarrassment
"w- what, n- no I don't! I- I mean! why would you think that?"
"oh come on you perv on her almost as much as the purple turd does with the only difference being that I punch him every time I catch him. but seriously have you not noticed how head over heels you are for Izumi?" now looking back Uraraka noticed how much she did seem to be drawn to Izumi in a romantic way, she knew she felt that way when she thought Izumi was Izuku but she didn't think that her feelings would continue to be romantic even after finding out that Izumi was indeed a girl.
"I- I but... but this isn't right! we're both girls!"
"... I feel like she thought of something similar when you groped her breasts."
"HAH?! HOW DID YOU-"
"kaminari told me." back in the monitor room everyone then looked at Kaminari in either confusion or anger as he started to sweat nervously.
"ok before anyone asks. I swear that the conversation was normal and genuine, if anything, it was Bakugo who switched it over to a dirty topic!"
"do you really think we're dumb enough to belive that?" now back at the Alleyway Bakugo and Uraraka were interrupted when they heard All Might calling out for them. Bakugo then stood straight up and was fueled with anger and determination to defeat All Might but then stopped to look back at Uraraka who was still flustered about her confused feelings for Izumi.
"*sigh*... grrr! ok look! whatever plan you've got I'm willing to help but just so you know this is the only time I will ever help you!" Uraraka then snapped out of it and looked up at Bakugo in confusion as she slowly got up.
"you're really willing to team up?"
"... I don't like you... at all! but you are Izumi's friend and you can make her happy, so for that, I think I can begin to... tolerate your existence. so do you want to team up or not?" Uraraka wasn't at all encouraged by Bakugo's words just like another sane person but they were running out of time so she felt that their was no other option. so she then showed her hand to Bakugo and he then did then same so the shake hands.
"so, what's the plan?"
"... what?"
"the plan? you do have a plan right?"
"... oh right! the plan! ... uh... "
"you don't even have a fucking plan!"
"why would I have a plan?!"
"weren't you wanting to team up earlier?!"
"that was so we could come up with a plan together!"
"oh god damn it!" Bakugo then again punched the wall with frustration, Uraraka then tried to think of a plan on her own but couldn't think of anything that would get both of them to pass. their quirks were so different that it was almost impossible for them to work together. Uraraka looked back at the fight with All Might and remembered how most of it was just Bakugo while she was being pushed back and forth by the explosions. but then she remembered when she got Bakugo out of there, she used her quirk on him and his explosions shot them into the alleyway like a rocket, with a more powerful explosion they could even get to the exit gate in a matter of seconds. Uraraka then told her idea to Bakugo knowing how dangerous it was she was expecting him to show his signature sinister grin but instead he looked at her dumbfounded.
"... no."
"no? what do you mean no? it can work!"
"I know it can work, for me that is. but the recoil from an explosion powerful enough might end up breaking your back even if your holding onto me, I don't need everyone bothering me about being the reason you ended up on a wheel chair... although it would be quite hilarious now that I think about it."
"I can handle it! I'm stronger than I look!"
"even if you were a body builder, that recoil is going to hit you like a truck. *sigh* this may be our best option but it's really going to hurt like a bitch you know that right?"
"well... you do always call me a bitch." Uraraka then smiled confidently at Bakugo while he looked at her increasing confused, after about a second or so Uraraka realized what she said wasn't anything to be proud of and was actually really stupid.
"I um... I was trying to sound badass but it kinda-"
"my god, you are such an idiot."
All Might was running through the fake town and continuing to call out for Bakugo and Uraraka but then he stopped to take a breath. shit I'm almost out of time and so are they, I wonder why I young Bakugo hasn't come out yet surely he would be enraged by my shouting. I hope that he isn't bringing any harm to young Uraraka I I don't think he would but you can never trust that boy. just then Bakugo jumped out of an alleyway with Uraraka on his back holding onto him tightly, Bakugo faced his gauntlet cannon at All Might with a sinister grin and pulled the pin. the explosion left All Might dazed and made Bakugo and Uraraka zoom toward the exit gate at an alarming speed. All Might quickly realized what was happening and dashed over to the exit gate in an unbelievable speed and blocked it causing Uraraka and Bakugo to ram into him. when Bakugo fell to the ground he wasn't in any pain he just growled in annoyance while Uraraka was in a lot of pain felling that for a split second that she was crushed in between two metal plates; her spine wasn't broken but it really felt that way.
Bakugo knew how close they were to the gate so he tried to daze All Might again with his other gauntlet cannon but when he turned around and aimed it All Might hit it with a punch light enough to destroy the gauntlet but not break Bakugo's hand. although his other gauntlet wasn't charged enough he felt that he hand no choice but to use the other only for All Might to smash that one to, he then pined Bakugo down to the ground next to Uraraka who was still gowning in pain.
"HAHAHA! THAT WAS QUITE THE PLAN YOU TWO HAD YOU WOULD HAVE ACTUALLY GOTTEN AWAY WITH IT IF MY REFLEXES WEREN'T WORLD CLASS." Bakugo was growling at All Might with all his fury while trying to get him off but with no luck, he then turned to Uraraka. well I guess I am pretty desperate at this point.
"hey! help me! aren't you a hero you stupid round face! I need your help! your the only one who can save me! you want to be a hero then be my god damn hero!" nothing Bakugo was saying sounded even a little bit encouraging but Uraraka still found the strength to help, it was as if a switch was flipped in her mind and suddenly everything she learned from Gunhead had become second nature to her. she then grabbed the handcuffs that she had been holding on this entire time and got hold of All Might's free hand in great speed. she then locked his hand on the cuffs faster than he could get her off, allowing them to pass the exam.
or at least they would have if that actually happened, it almost did but All Might managed to catch her at the last second and flung the cuffs far away in another second. Bakugo then let his head fall on the concrete with disappointment.
"*sigh* my fucking hero everybody... " All Might then grabbed Uraraka by the arm and lifted her up while keeping his other hand pinned on Bakugo.
"MY, MY WHAT WILL YOU HERO'S DO NOW? YOU HAVE NO WAY TO APREHEND ME AND NO WAY TO GET HELP SO WHAT CAN YOU DO BUT SURRENDER?" shit I shouldn't want them to surrender but I'm already so close to my limit the only way to keep going from here on out is to decrease my strength slightly by every second. just then Bakugo felt that All Might's weight was getting a little lighter, still it was too strong for him to budge unless it got a lot lighter, that's when an idea popped up in his head.
"god fucking damn it! why did I have to be pitted with you, you stupid round face! your such dead weight!" he's bringing this up now?! Uraraka thought in frustration while also trying to get out of All Might's grasp.
"your weak, small, really dumb, and your quirk is the worst! especially against All Might!" Uraraka noticed how he verbally highlighted All Might but didn't know why but then she realized what he needed and got to work.
"YOUNG BAKGUO FOR SHAME! HOW COULD YOU DEMINISH HER NOW AFTER YOU BOTH GOT SO CLOSE TO THE-" All Might then noticed how he was suddenly getting even lighter and looked to his other hand that was currently holding Uraraka's right arm but was now touched by her left hand. All Might was shocked at first but then wondered how this could possibly work out in their advantage.
"you might want to cover your eyes round face." Uraraka then smiled and closed her eyes while All Might looked at Bakugo in confusion and was surprised to see him giving his signature sinister smile again.
"too late! flashbang!" All Might hand his hands facing each other like he was holding a ball and let the two explosions in his hands loose which didn't cause any destruction like the other times but instead produced a lot of heat and an extremely bright light. Bakugo then quickly let loose several more explosions directed toward All Might's face which successfully dazed him, casing him to let both Uraraka and Bakugo go. they then acted fast and grabbed onto all Might and threw him as far as the could which was not far enough so Bakugo quickly set off a small but powerful explosion in front of himself and Uraraka which pushed them past the exit gate allowing them to pass the exam. back in the monitor room everyone couldn't help but start cheering at the fact that they actually managed to slip past the number one hero, Izumi could hear the cheering from outside the room which made her smile a little, she then walked over to Recovery Girls office for she knew that was where Uraraka and Bakugo were going next.
back to the exit gate Uraraka and Bakugo got up from ground and were completely quite, only making sounds from the deep breaths they were taking out of exhaustion. then suddenly Uraraka started to yell in triumph which actually scared Bakugo a little but the fear quickly turned into annoyance.
"we passed! I don't believe it!" Bakugo was still a little annoyed but then managed to smile.
"heh, yeah... uh thanks for that... Uraraka." Uraraka then looked at Bakugo in surprise and smiled while punching him lightly on the shoulder.
"your welcome, partner!"
"um please don't hit me again"
"oh come on take a hit" Uraraka then lightly punched Bakugo again.
"I can take a hit just don't hit me agai-" she then did it a third time.
"I'm being serious don't hit me!"
"oh what its not like you actually-" Bakugo then punched Uraraka right in the face which caused her nose to bleed and her to go silent because of the pain, she then collapsed for she had passed out form the punch.
"*sigh* stupid round face, I told you to stop."
now in Recovery Girls office Bakugo and Uraraka were on the beds from different sides of the room, both only having minimal damage but being extremely sore and exhausted. Uraraka was still unconscious from being punched in the face and Recovery Girl hit Bakugo on the head for it.
"you ruffian! do you never change!"
"hey, fuck off you old hag! she was the one who was hitting me! I just returned the favor!" just then Izumi and Kirishima opened the door to see if Uraraka and Bakugo is ok.
"oh dear, listen you too Uraraka is asleep so she will have no visitors until she is awake and I will only allow one visitor at a time for Bakugo, I suggest it be Kirishima only." the two of them then looked at each other Izumi then suggested that Kirishima go first but he insisted that she go first and so she did and sat on the chair next to Bakugo's bed. she then blushed in embarrassment and looked to Recovery Girl.
"hm? oh! I'll leave you too alone. but do let me know if this ruffian gets violent, he may be my patient but I won't hesitate to take a swing at him." Izumi then quietly laughed and nodded her head, the two of them were now alone together and Bakugo had no idea why.
"Izumi? is something wrong?"
"I... uh... *sigh* I heard your confession." Bakugo looked at Izumi dumbfounded for a little while but then realized what she meant and then blushed in frustration.
"I... guess I always knew... after all there's no way you'd want to repay all the bullying so suddenly unless you wanted something out of it, like a date... uh... Kacchan I-"
"Izumi I get it."
"eh?"
"its way too much to think that you and I would ever be together, I made peace with that a little while ago."
"but... I... you- you never know!"
"but you'd never marry me no matter how much I offer you or your mom right?"
"K- Kacchan! I only said that because Todoroki was comparing you to Endeavor!"
"its ok Izumi, I deserved it, besides I'm ok with just being your friend but if you don't want that either then that's fine."
"no Kacchan stop! I still want to be your friend!" Izumi then grabbed one of Bakugo's hands with both of hers.
"*sigh* Kacchan your were right, I'm really not sure I would like to be in a relationship with you but I still want to be your friend, I want to help you and I want you to help me! come on Kacchan lets keep helping each other." Bakugo looked at Izumi in surprised and actually blushed a little, but then he looked at her hands and saw that they were shaking a little as they were holding his. is she still scared of me? … so that's why she want's to be friends to ensure I don't hurt her again... damn it.
"Izumi you don't have to be my friend I swear I won't hit you if your not."
"what? oh... Kacchan that's not it I just don't want you to give up on being a hero."
"... why?" because everything bad that happened to you is my fault, Izumi wanted to say that but knew that would make it about her and she no longer wanted to be the main focus between them.
"because letting you give up is not the way of a true hero!" this wasn't a lie but it also wasn't exactly the truth either.
"heh, same old Izumi always wanting to be the top hero." a wave of guilt then hit Izumi but she hid it with another smile.
"so anyways, if that's what you have to say about my confession then what did you think of round face's?"
"... Uraraka made a confession? to who? and for what?"
"wait, you didn't hear that part?"
"oh uh after I heard your confession I got confused with my feelings and left the monitor room, so what did Uraraka say? was it interesting?" more than you know Bakugo thought to himself.
"uh... I think you should ask her when she wakes up."
"oh ok then, well Kirishima is probably wondering how your doing so I'm going to go and let him see you." Izumi and Bakugo then waved each other goodbye and after she left Kirishima rushed in.
"hey man! that was incredible! sorry you didn't beat All Might, but you still managed to slip past him! in a really manly way no less! got to be honest thought didn't really think you would actually team up with Uraraka. thought you too would just keep fighting the entire exam. but hey it takes a really tough willed man to admit he needs help!" Kirishima continued talking on and on about the exam and how amazing he thought Bakugo was while Bakugo just watched him in silence. Bakugo found all of his talking really annoying but then smiled and patted Kirishima on the shoulder which really surprised him and got him to shut up.
"thanks... for being my friend... Eijiro Kirishima." Kirishima couldn't help but blush and then he started to smile out of pure joy he felt really happy at that moment; unfortunanly, the moment was ruined when Bakugo punched Kirishima right in the face.
"what the fuck is wrong with you! don't go smiling like that around me you fucking weirdo!" Kirishima was now on the floor and in pain but still smiling out of joy.