Chapter 8
"AND WE ARE BACK!" AND JUST IN TIME FOR THE SECOND MATCH OF THE SPORTS FESTIVAL!" Present Mic announced. "AND DO WE HAVE A MATCHUP FOR YOU! IT IS IZUKU MIDORIYA VS SHOTO TODOROKI!" The crowd cheered as the two boys stepped up onto the arena looking determined.
"This is going to be one close match," Broly told Midnight as both students face each other.
"Wait, how can you tell?" Midnight asked him.
"I can tell, they're both determined," Broly said as he saw it in their eyes.
"Todoroki, I can't lose this either. I owe it to everyone who supported me to get this far." Izuku said as he was powering up into Full Cowl. "I will beat you."
"Begin!" Midnight told them both.
Todaroki wasted no time as he summoned a large amount of ice that started to cover the arena. To which Deku finger punches as he breaks off the ice and attacks with incredible speed. Thinking fast, Todaroki used a wall of ice to block and halted his attack. Izuku jumps back for a minute and decides to land yet another blow on him. only to be blocked by ice.
'This match may end sooner than I expected.' Broly thought as he now watched as Izuku was on the offensive of the match. Plus he noticed something that no one else has seen yet, Todoroki was shaking.
"Smash!" Deku announced as he landed a solid punch on Todoroki's jawline as he was sent flying on the side. Lucky for Todoroki, he used his ice powers to catch himself right on the edge of the arena as it was now showing, he was shivering more as it became more obvious to everyone.
"What are you doing Shoto!?" Endeavor shouted as he descended down some stairs at some sections of the stadium. "You're overusing your right side too much! Stop resisting and use your left side already!?"
The Saiyan saw it in the eyes of the heterochromatic boy. His fists were clenched as well as his teeth. 'He won't do it. He hates his father very much that he won't use his left side.'
"Todoroki! do it!" Izuku told him. "The reason I want to be a hero is so that I can live up to my expectations! I want to be a hero to protect others! I want to wear a smile on my face and show the world I am here!" He stood there as green electric powers flowed through him.
"Midoriya. Did my father-"
"No, I want you to show me your true potential. I'm giving it my all, just what you should be doing. Your flames are not his, they are yours!" Izuku landed another punch at him as Todoroki's reaction time was getting slower and slower.
"This is bad if he keeps using his ice, he's going to get hypothermia." Midnight said as the match was starting to look one-sided. "That's it, I'm calling the match." She was about to raise her hand until Broly stopped her from doing it. "What are you doing? We have to call off the match, he's going to kill himself."
"Give it another five minutes." He told her. "Do you trust me?" The Saiyan looked at her as she gave off a small understanding of a nod.
"If you're wrong, you owe me a drink." Midnight told him as they saw the brawl continue.
Izuku kept up with the punches as Todoroki was now becoming a punching bag. "Todoroki, I'm sorry I couldn't get through to you but if anything, the most important thing about a quirk is what you make of it. Regardless of your history."
Todoroki's eyes lit up at those words as if he remembered something of his past. Then he blocked a punch from Izuku and was starting to heat up. "Midoriya... Thank you." He surrounded himself with flames as he warms himself up. "I want to... I want to be a hero."
"That's what I want to hear." Izuku smiles, positioning himself. Todoroki launched a fluffy fire at him as Izuku was dodging them and threw punches of wind blast to counter them.
"INCREDIBLE!, THIS MATCH IS NOW GETTING HEATED! NO PUN INTENDED!" Present Mic said as Todoroki and Izuku were now fighting it out.
"Midoriya, it's time to end this once and for all," Todaroki said to his opponent.
"I couldn't agree more." Izuku powered up even more as the green electricity flowed once more.
Todoroki freezes the arena to try and get Izuku stuck but the green-haired boy jumps in the nick of time and skates to him as Todaroki then uses his firepower to counteract. Both of the students collided with one another as a big explosion hit the arena as it made such a powerful wind that rubble was flying. Even the stage was destroyed as Broly and Midnight had to fly off of it to not get knocked over and large smoke covered the entire stadium.
"I knew it would be big but I didn't expect them to go all out," Broly said as he landed back on the ground.
"Lucky they didn't bring the whole place crashing down." Midnight brushed herself off as dust and rubble off herself. She looked around to see which student won the match. As the smoke cleared up and saw that Todoroki was out cold and out of bounds. As Izuku was standing in the arena almost as if he was going to pass out. "Todoroki is out of bounds! Midoriya wins and advances to the third round!" She announces as many of the crowd roars with cheers and applause.
"WOW! MIDORIYA JUST WENT FROM THE CLASS UNDERDOG TO MVP! THIS KID IS REALLY MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF!" Present Mic announced over the crowd.
"No! This is not how it's supposed to happen!" Endeavor shouted as his hands melted the bars from the balcony. "You were holding back Shoto! You didn't use the full extension of your flames!"
"That's enough!" Broly shouted at the flame hero as he flew at the stands where he was at. "Your son gave it his all and lost fair and square."
"This doesn't involve you." Endeavor said to him.
Those words rang in the Saiyan's head. The same words that his own father said to Cheelai after he was shocked by that collar. "It does now," Broly growled at him. "I challenge you, to the spot of the number two hero." This got the crowd to gasp as a hero challenged another for the spot of their ranking.
"UH... WELL, THIS IS ALL OF A SUDDEN. GIVE US A MOMENT" Present Mic said as he looked through the manuals guild looking to see if that was allowed. ACCORDING TO ARTICLE FIVE SECTION 47: A HERO FROM ONE OF THE TOP TEN CAN CHALLENGE ANOTHER ONE FOR A HIGHER RANK. AND SINCE BROLY IS THE SEVENTH RANKED HERO, HE CAN CHALLENGE ENDEAVOR FOR THE NUMBER TWO SPOT!"
"Very well, I accept your challenge and prove to you that it is unwise to question me!" Endeavor gave off a cocky smirk.
"I HAVE JUST HEARD FROM PRINCIPAL NEZU THAT HE WILL ALLOW IT FOR THIS MATCH." Present Mic announced. "AND ACCORDING TO THE RULES IF BROLY WINS THEN HE GOES FROM SEVENTH TO SECOND, BUT IF HE LOSES, IT IS STATED THAT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THEIR TWO RANKS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. IN OTHER WORDS, HE LOSES HIS PLACE IN THE TOP TEN!"
The heroes in the stadium murmured as they discussed the risk of losing your place in the top ten. But the Saiyan and the flame hero got onto the stadium grounds as Cementoss was fixing up the arena. The two stepped up to the arena and faced each other.
"I don't care who you are, hero or not. I won't go easy on you." Endeavor told him as he heats up his flames.
"Same here." Broly going into his Wrath mode.
"Begin!" Midnight shouted, raising her whip.
Endeavor didn't waste any more time and shot out his flames at the Saiyan. "Too easy." He smirked as he continued to send a blast of flames.
Broly extinguished the flames very easily with his kai. The Saiyan walked over to the flame hero. "Are the rumors true? Did you abuse your own family! Did you treat your own son like he was some kind of tool!?" He walked by the fire like it was nothing. "Did you force an arranged marriage and abused your wife!? Are the rumors true!?"
"Get back!" Endeavor shouted, shooting out more flames but the Saiyan walked over them like it was nothing as Broly was now towering over the man. "W-what are you?"
"A hero." He answered as the Saiyan charged a kai beam in the palm of his hand. "Eraser Cannon!" Broly at the flame hero's gut at point-blank range at Endeavor's gut as he fell backward and out cold.
This left the entire stadium shocked as Endeavor was out cold. Many were gasped while others were amazed. "The winner is Broly!" Midnight announced as many of the heroes cheered.
"I-INCREDIBLE! BROLY TOOK OUT ENDEAVOR WITH JUST ONE ATTACK!" Present Mic said as his glasses were hanging on the end of his nose. "AND JUST LIKE THAT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BROLY HAS RISEN UP TO THE NUMBER TWO HERO SPOT! AS FOR ENDEAVOR, HE IS NOW RANKED SEVENTH. TALK ABOUT A MAJOR DROP."
Soon, the medical bots got a stretcher and carried the former number two hero, out of the field and carried him to Recovery girls. Broly walked right back on the stage as Midnight gave him a welcoming smile. "Congratulations, number two hero. I got a little bit nervous about how it would go down, but then again you are the strongest being in the world. Now you and All Might are close. Though I'm pretty sure you could go for number one."
"Thanks, but All Might has been helping me with my mental training, taking number one from him would be an insult to him." He explained. "Not to mention, he is the Symbol of Peace."
"That is true." Midnight tapped her chin. "But enough about that, let's get to the matches."
"THAT CONCLUDES THE SPECIAL MATCH UP FOLKS, SO NOW IT'S BACK TO THE REGULAR MATCHES!" Present Mic said as they got ready for the next line up, which Iida and Shiozaki, and it was a short one as Iida got behind her and pushed her until she was out of the ring. The next was Tokoyami and Ashido which ended similarly as Tokoyami advanced. Bakugo and Kirishima took a little longer, but the crowd cheered on the hardened redhead over the explosive blond.
"Take him down!"
"Teach that explosion user a lesson!"
Many cheered on Kirishima as he did have the edge at first, as his hard rock skin deflected Bakugo's explosions. However, Bakugo's attacks increased to the point he knocked out Kirishima. "Kirishima has been knocked out! Bakugo advances to the third round!"
Many of the crowd booed and hissed as he was getting off the arena. He responded with glares and shouting at the crowd.
"They sure don't like him that much." Midnight said as she placed one hand on her hip and stared at the blonde's back. "Though the performance he did with Uraraka, would make a lot of people want to hate him for that."
Broly nodded in agreement.
"NOW WE WILL BE MOVING ON TO THE SEMI-FINALS! AS WE HAVE IIDA VS MIDORIYA!" Present Mic said as the crowd went from booing to straight-up cheering.
"Midoriya, good luck," Iida said as he took a stance.
"Same here," Izuku said as he began his stance.
"Begin!" Broly and Midnight said simultaneously.
Both Izuku and Iida went at each other as Iida's kick collided with Izuku's punch as it made a gale storm.
"I'm not gonna hold anything back!" Iida slid back enough to still be in bounds.
"That goes the same for me!" Izuku slid to the edge as he powered up.
"Recipro-"
"Detroit-"
"Burst/ Smash!" They collided as a larger gale storm blew when both attacks met one another. Neither one of them failed to give the other an inch.
Iida knowing better retreated and pulled himself back. "Sorry Midoriya, but this has to end now!" His calves burst as he charged at his opponent extremely fast. Iida held onto Izuku's shoulders as he tried to push him out of the ring as he did with Shiozaki, only this time his engines overheated when he was inches away from winning the match.
Seeing his chance, Izuku grabbed a hold of Iida and tossed him off the ring. "Tenya Iida is out of bounds, Miydoriya advances to the finals! Midnight announced as everyone cheered.
Izuku walked up to Iida and held out his hand. "That was a good match, Iida, you were amazing. You almost had me."
Iida looked up at Izuku and reached out a hand to the green-haired boy. "I sure did Midoriya, I may not have taken first but it was a privilege facing you one on one." Shaking hands. "Next time, I'll be improving."
"Same here," Izuku said as the crowd cheered for their sportsmanship.
"TALK ABOUT GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP!" Present Mic. "UP NEXT FOR THE SEMI-FINALS IS CLASS 1A KATSUKI BAKUGO! ALSO FROM CLASS 1A IS TOKOYAMI FUMIKAGE!"
"Begin!" Midnight shouted, waving her whip.
Tokoyami uses Dark Shadow on the offensive to push Bakugou off the arena, but Bakugo used his explosions on Dark Shadow. "What?! How!?"
"I figured it out after watching that creation user!" Bakugo grins as he sets off a big one. "Now, die!" Bakugo used a strong explosion on Tokoyami that weakened his Dark Shadow and pinned his opponent down.
"Fine, I give," Tokoyami admits defeat at the explosion-user.
"Bakugo now advances!" Midnight said as the explosion user still stood in the arena while the bird-headed boy left. "And now we have all waited for the Final match up with both Class 1A first years!" She announced as the crowd roared. "Give it up for our two competitors! Katsuki Bakugo vs Izuku Midoriya!" She pointed as the young green-haired boy nervously got up on the arena like he was being sentenced to death row.
"Deku!" Bakugo grinned as he set off small explosions in his hand. "This is my chance to kill you in front of this whole crowd!"
"Kacc-Chan..." Izuku said in a whisper. "I'm not going to give up!" He shouted as he powered up. This made Bakugo extremely angry as his explosions got bigger.
Begin!" Both Broly and Midnight shouted in unison.
"Die, Deku!" Bakugo shouts as he zooms in for a close-range explosion at his face, but Izuku dodges the attack and counters with a Detroit Smash to his torso. Bakugo shields himself as he skidded far to the edge of the arena. "Is that all you got you, damn nerd? Cause get ready to-"
"Midoriya wins!" Midnight announced as the crowd roared in applause!
"What!?" Bakugo spat. "The match only began, you kinky bitch!"
"Take a look at your foot." She said, straightening her mask.
Bakugo does look down and his foot and sees that his heel was out of bounds, it was even shown on the jumbotron. "That's not fair! I was supposed to win! I am supposed to be the best, not this loser!"
"That should take care of him for a while." Midnight ripped a sleeve off her outfit as her Somnambulist surrounded Bakugo.
"I...I...I..." He suddenly feels numb as his eyes became heavy and fall face-first on the cemented arena.
"AND WITH THAT THE FINAL MATCH IS OFFICIALLY OVER!" Present Mic shouted. "THE FIRST YEAR CHAMPION OF THE U.A SPORTS FESTIVAL IS IZUKU MIDORIYA FROM CLASS 1A!"
"I won? I won!" He cheered as both arms rose up and fireworks were shot from the sky.
'Well done Izuku.' Broly smirked.
"You were right, one of the three you predicted came true." Midnight said as Izuku walked off the arena with some bots carrying Bakugo.
Fifteen minutes later, the cement arena was replaced with the original dirt one as some photographers were there wanting photos of the winner, as well as Bakugo and Tokoyami. Tokoyami was on the third-place podium as Bakugo, who was chained up and muzzled, was placed in second.
"Tenya Iida actually shares third place with Tokoyami, but due to some family matters, he had to take an early leave. And now, the one who will give out the Medals is none other than our own All Might!" Midnight cheered as the number one hero's laugh boomed through the stadium as he slowly descended a high altitude and landed with grace.
"I am here... to give out the awards!" All Might said, showing his signature smile, and was handed the first, second, and third-place medals and walked on the stage. "Young Tokoyami, you showed such incredible skill and strength out there. You have a long way to go, but train hard." Placing the bronze medal on the bird-headed boy.
"Your words humble me sure." Tokoyami bowed.
"Young Bakugo, even though you have a temper, you too also showed great skill and strength, congratulations." He tries to put the silver medal on him but Bakugo struggles and mutters many curses till it wrapped itself around his neck. "And Young Midoriya." All Might stood in front of the green-haired boy while holding the gold medal. "Like Bakugo and Tokoyami, you showed strength and skill and worked the hardest to get here. You may have a long way to go, but you have the potential of being a pro hero." He placed the gold around his neck and gave him a hug. "I'm proud of you." He whispers slowly only Izuku could hear as the boy stood stiffly and couldn't help himself but shed a small tear. "Here they are the winners of this year's Sports Festival!" He stood up as many photographers were shooting pictures. "Then again, all of you first years did an outstanding job out there. So give yourself a round of applause. You challenged each other, you worked alongside each other, and pushed each other's limits. You got what it takes to be, say it with me everyone, Plus-"
"-Ultra!"
Everyone claps at the speech.
"Hey, Nemuri." Broly nudged her lightly. "There is something I have to tell you."
"Sure. What is it?" She said looking at him
Broly swallowed hard as he tried to find the right words to say. "Thing is, You've been with me a lot, my training, getting my heroes license, showing me places. What I'm trying to say is-"
"-I love you too." Midnight smiles cheerfully as she levitated to meet his height. "I have for a while." She wraps her arms around him and kisses him as he kisses her back.
"AND THAT CONCLUDES THE U.A SPORTS FESTIVAL- WHOA WHAT DO I SEE! BROLY AND MIDNIGHT K-I-S-S-I -N-GING!" Present Mic announced as he showed the two heroes making out on the big screen. Soon the two heroes separated as photos were being taken and many cries from the male audiences,
"Yamada!" Midnight growled as she clenched her fist at the chuckling loudspeaker.
"And that's my cue to run, good night everybody!" Present Mic said as he ran out of the podium.
"Oh wow, Miss Midnight and Broly a thing!? I'm so happy for them!" Ashido smiled as the girls agreed with her. "I wonder how long this has been going on?" A gasp escapes the pink girl's lips. "What if they're going to get married!?"
"I think it's your thinking too much Mina," Tsyu said as she slightly sticks out her tongue. "But would have known Miss Midnight and Mr. Broly end up being a couple."
"I'll never get to touch those boobies!" Mineta cried out blood.
"Dude, don't you think you're overreacting?" Kaminari asked as the grape haired boy wailed louder as it defeated the purpose. "But still, Mr. Broly got himself a nice catch."
"Don't you think it will defeat the purpose of them being teachers in the same school if they act all lovey-dovey with each other?" Kirishima asked other guys.
"Nah, I think it's a good way to watch each other's back," Sero said with a cheeky grin. "Plus, I don't think they will get that lovey-dovey with each other."
"I hope you're right," Kirishima said as photographers were taking pictures of All Might and the winner, as well as Broly and Midnight.
Meanwhile somewhere in outer space of the universe 7
Frieza walks into the former healing chamber of his ship. "Well, is it ready yet?" He asks one of his men as they were working on a large gate-like device.
"Well my lord, we are working on the clock twenty-four- seven." One minion says as he gulps down, hoping he chose his words more wisely.
"Yes my lord, we are working on it just give it a little more-" Another minion tried to say as he was blasted with a finger laser by the emperor.
"I waited long enough, show me what you have," Frieza said sharply as you can hear the venom in his voice.
Without another word, the men nod their heads and turn on the machine as power is being generated for the gate as it sparks up and it shows a green electric whirling energy around the door.
"Good, I can't wait. I bet that big Monkey is somewhere in this other dimension and I can't wait to sniff him out." Frieza grinned menacingly.