Authors note: I just wanted to ask if you could leave your opinions on the little glimpse into the past of Akio I wrote in this chapter. It will all be in italics. Could you make heads or tails of it? Did you find Akio demons to be a little scary? Without further ado:

"Love it, hate it and enjoy it"

My Hero Academia: Akio Takeyama

Chapter - 15

Midoriya and Shinso was the first match set to take place that day. Unfortunately, I had dozed off a little - Recovery girls effects of her quirk catching up to me - and ended up missing just a few important seconds in the match.

I was nudged awake by Kirishima.

Midoriya had ended up getting tricked by Shinso somehow and Ojiro started to panic. "It's game over for him...he should've known better." I flinched realizing bad the situation was for Midoriya. If he loses, I'll have to face him in the losers bracket early. That means, If I win against Kara I'll have to face Midoriya, and my chances of winning are slim.

"I retract my statement...Izuku don't go out like this."

"The match just started and Midoriya is frozen!?" President Mic yelled the shock evident in his voice. The crowd started to whisper and murmur confused. "Will the bottom really overthrow the top?"

Then for a brief moment, there was silence as everyone watched Midoriya turn around and start taking step after step. He wasn't going to his opponent, no, out of bounds.

Uraraka and Lida couldn't believe it. No one could. "Deku no! If you go out of bounds you'll lose the match!" Uraraka voiced her worries albeit it was no use. Lida did the same with the same result. Everyone watched in suspense - I watched in agony - as he neared the edge. One more step and that's it.

But at the very last second, he activated his quirk. It was easy to deduce that from the powerful wind that erupted from him. At that Midoriya finally stopped and it looked like he gained back control.

I smiled. Game over Shinso I doubt he will make the same mistake twice. "Midoriya stopped!"

"Midoriya!" Lida shouted in relief.

"I'm...I'm so glad!" Uraraka finally started to breathe.

Midoriya advanced and my eyes widened at what he was doing. The first question that came to my mind was why wasn't he attacking with his quirk and ending this quickly? He must be trying not to gain any unnecessary injuries or deal them out himself.

He started to push Shinso out of bounds although, Shinso was punching him it didn't seem to have much effect in detouring Midoriya. He's weak. As he tried to push Midoriya out he was grabbed and thrown straight on his back with such force that even I could feel the pain just sitting here. It was a painful reminder of the move used on Bakugo during our combat training.

Everyone was shocked at the outcome as Midnight raised her hand high in the air to declare the victor of the match.

"Shinso is out of bounds! Midoriya advances to round 2!" I stood up and stretched as my battle with Kara was scheduled right after Todoroki and Sero's. So Shinso will be in losers huh? That's easy enough but who else?

"I was so nervous!" It felt looked like the color had returned to Uraraka as she held a hand to her chest.

"Turning the tables at the last moment! As expected of Midoriya!" Lida said amazed as he looked down below.

"Although that was a boring first match!" I wouldn't say that...the match was more suspenseful, to say the least. "But we should praise them both for a bravely fought match. Everyone clap!" I did as President Mic said and respectfully started clapping.

"Thanks for not losing Midoriya," I whispered as I took a deep breath.

I began stretching again. "What are you stretching for?" Kirishima asked an eyebrow raised. I pointed at the screen that shifted and showed the upcoming matches between me and Kara. Then the one between Sero and Todoroki. "Damn already?"

"But don't you want to wait and watch the match between Sero and Todoroki?" I chuckled and shook my head.

"Sorry if I sound like a jerk but...we all know the outcome to that match." He chuckled and nervously laughed while scratching the back of his head.

"I get it you don't want to be a bad friend." There across from us to the right was Class 1-B. Kara stood a confident smile on her face. She put a finger to her neck and dragged it across then pointed at me.

"Uh...did she just say 'she's going to murder you', bro," Kirishima states the obvious. I feel more uncomfortable than anything now.

"Yes, she did. Yes, she did." I confirmed with a nod.

/U.A Festival Waiting Room/

"All right it's time." One of the officials opened the door and made sure to alert me when it was time for my match. Sero match must've been one-sided if they're calling me this early. With a nod, I stood from my seat then made my way out of the room and into the corridor. The crowd cheers had me becoming anxious. Deep breathes...deep breathes and calm the mind.

I strode forward and the moment everyone could see me they cheered even louder.

"Here we have it first loser round! Between Class A and Class B rivals Kara and Akio of the hero course!" I started ascending the steps onto the arena as I looked out amongst the crowd. I found my classmates as they all watched with neutral faces some pointing as walked onto the arena floor.

"Hey didn't these kids go to the same school? We've pretty much seen what each of these promising heroes quirks can do maybe someone who has been teaching one of them can give us a bit more insight!" I usually tuned out most of what president mic says but since it's about me the conversation was interesting.

"I don't know much about Kara but from what I've seen from Akio already he's a promising student," Aizawa sensei paused as if thinking about what he wanted to say next. "He's one of the smartest if not, one of the strongest amongst my student's. I expect him to win this and I'll be very disappointed if he doesn't."

Hearing Aizawa says that makes it sounds like a threat of extra classes or more homework as punishment. I rather not sit through all of that.

"That's it? No more juicy details?" President mic pushed on as Kara finally ascended the steps across from me her confident smile never faltering. "...Akio is still in the learning phase of his quirk which I feel if not this match, future matches that will come back to haunt him." Aizawa just gave me wisdom under that speech.

"Well enough talk! Let's let their actions do the talking because this match is about to start!"

The moment we were given the signal it was by the top of my hair that I was prepared to move at the last second... I knew she was going to take me by surprise.

Her laser exploded behind me, as I stood again slowly. She was watching me her hands behind her back. Her smile turned wicked as she knew she had me in checkmate.

Damn, what am I going to do?

"Surprised!?" I looked up with a raised eyebrow. "Yeah, I didn't know you were training? Got some new tricks up your sleeve don't you!"

She laughed and her eyes turned red again. "You got that right!"

Two beams hit out from her eyes but this time my eyes widened in horror. Her lasers were zigzagging through the air. I went to sidestep the left beam but the right beam hit me in the chest knocking me back hard.

/In the stands/ - Tsuyu Asui P.O.V

Panic bubbled inside me slightly.

Everyone from class A watched in shock as Akio was hit straight on by the beam. It exploded on impact causing a dust of cloud to build up causing a slight smokescreen.

"Don't tell me it's over already!" Kirishima stood looking about at the dust cloud. I was worried but chose to keep silent.

"Akio wouldn't be taken out by that would he?"Ashido asked a little terrified at the thought.

"I don't know...that was direct hit he might have got blown straight out of bounds," Midoriya stated doubt evident in his voice.

"Look the dust is clearing!" Uraraka states pointing to said spot causing everyone to go silent.

As the dust cleared there stood Akio his back pressed against a wall he created. "He survived!" We all shouted in unison.

"What's this! Class A is one bunch of touch students!" president Mic yelled into the microphone as the crowd cheered.

Almost everyone let out a sigh of relief at the news. I watched closely as Akio body came into view. "He's hurt." I pointed out causing everyone to ran. Second look.

The cloth or material of the u.a gym uniform was torn at the shoulder revealing scorch marks of where he had been hit.

Akio...you have to win.

/Arena Floor/ - Akio P.O.V

I can't lose here.

I stood with my hand on the back wall as we could see each other clearly again. Kara smirked and shook her head.

"What's the point you're not even going to win! You can't get anywhere near me!"

I gritted my teeth and pushed forward slapping a hand on the small wall I created. I made four pillars sprout out and lash forward towards Kara. Her eyes glowed and a laser this time together cut through the pillars and was aiming towards me.

I immediately rolled out the way. It broke through my wall without restraint causing another explosion behind me. I didn't waste any time getting up and running keeping low to the ground.

If she wants to hit me that badly so be it. I can use the destructive power of her quirk against her. Keeping low to the ground forces her to aim downwards those explosions will cause a smokescreen and give me cover to advance on her.

You can't hit...what you can't see right?

Kara seemed to be catching onto what I was doing as she didn't strike. But that didn't matter I could condition her to do so especially if she can beat me with both arms behind her back.

I formed two ice shuriken in my right hand and threw them at her. They came fast and low as she was forced to use a small spurt of the energy beam to dissipate them before aiming up at me.

I rolled away as it hit where I had been moments earlier causing a small explosion. This continued a couple of more times until I could barely see anymore.

"Akio is playing a game of a well-attempted hit and run as Kara has denied every chance of his projectiles hitting her!"

"But now we can't see anything anymore!" President Mic exclaimed. Good that means my plan is working.

You can't see but I can. Kara definitely knows she can't move or dodge for if she does there's a chance she'll just end up walking out of bounds. I moved forward making sure to feel for my surroundings. The earth will definitely feel her weight no matter if she doesn't move. As I move if kind her shoe and kept low as I ran forward. Let's see how you like this! I swing my fist forward as it collided with Kara's face.

"You bastard!" Her arms lunged for me as she - to my dismay - grabbed hold of me pushing me down inside the smoke. Her eyes glowed red and mines widened in shock. Is Kara going to kill me right? Instead to my relief, her eyes faded a second later. It didn't last long however, She raised a fist and socked me straight across the face. Then, I felt the air leave my lungs as she punched me in the stomach.

"Looks like Kara is giving Akio the beat down!" My cover was gone but that's fine I've closed the distance. I grunted as she punched me in the stomach once more now able to brace myself. I tried to get out of her grapple trying to push her leg from me and I received a pound to the face for my troubles.

She must have been trained in wrestling or MMA because if I would attempt to force my way out from under her, she had the strength to reset the position. What should I do!? If this continues on she'll get a chance to knock me out.

Play into her emotions. What does Kara want more than anything?

"Just finish it," I say as I let my arms fall to my side not having the strength to hold them up anymore. Kara intertwined her fingers.

"Greatly. This is going to hurt!" She raises her intertwined hands above her head this action, however, allows me to deliver a punch straight to the right side of her ribcage. She is completely winded as I gather the strength and push her off of me. Finally able to get out of the grapple I stand only for Kara to grab me by the waist before lifting me up and slamming me back on the ground.

"Enough!" I yell as I touched the ground beside me a pillar shooting out and hitting her square in the side. It sends her tumbling a few feet away. I got up ignoring the pain aching throughout my entire body. My legs shot forward like a bull keeping low to the ground and dragging my hands on the surface of the ground before whipping them forward. I could not let my advantage go to waste! I summoned 8 pillars that sprouted up behind me and made them lash out towards her on the ground.

"I won't lose!" Her eyes turned a dangerous red, a dark red as I kept my pillars going as they came down upon her. She was looking straight ahead however as I was open for any attack.

My eyes widened when the blast was massive. Massive enough to tear apart of the spectating wall behind me to little bits. I put my hands to the ground a second later form several walls in front of me and I screamed in pain as I tried to reinforce them against her blast.

It felt like my muscles were on fire and were tearing apart again. With the damage, I already took the fatigue was getting to me now. It's no use if I keep going I'm just self-destructing myself. My bones felt like they were ripping me from the inside out. When it got to the second wall I had no choice but to use my ice quirk as it sprouted forward and made a wall of its own.

At this point, it was no use as her beam tore through my last wall with ease. My reaction at the last second was to put up a stone wall behind me and pray. Ice...cover yourself with ice! Ice! I gained the strength to raise my hands to shield myself against the blast as it swallowed me whole.

At the end that was the last thing, I thought as I experienced pain unimaginable. I could feel the wave of heat from her beam as the clothes from the top half of the U. A gym uniform just melts off.

/Front entrance/ - Yu Takeyama P.O.V

I covered my mouth as I watched the screen, "Is that girl trying to kill him!?" Kamui woods almost fell over as he finally noticed the dire situation. His head glanced at the screen first then towards the stadium where there was black smoke billowing to the top.

"W-what the hell! Why aren't they stopping that!?" Kamui asked appalled as he watched the beam slowly settle down a second later. The camera had a good view as Akio stood there smoke simmering off his body.

"W-wait...did That kid just?" Gun head cigarette fell out of his mouth a second later as his jaw went wide.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing either. Other then a few small burns he was all right.

/Spectating Stands/ - Tsuyu Asui P.O.V

"What kind of crazy power does that bastard have!?" Bakugo launched out of his seat as he looked down below over the railing. So was everyone in class A who wanted to get a better view.

"I-I thought he was done for!"

"How did he survive that!?" Kaminari and Sero said in unison. "H-he's a monster Mineta was shaking as he was biting his nails.

I looked down and I let out a breath I don't know I was holding. There was only one thing I thought at that moment, "Akio is amazing." Everyone agreed as President Mic yelled the loudest in disbelief scream you could hear.

"Aaaaaah h-how!?"

"He had a trick up his sleeve huh?" Aizawa impressed voice came on a second later.

/Arena Floor/ - Akio P.O.V

I finally opened my eyes and when I realized I was still standing in one piece the first thing that came to my mind was how?

I looked at my hands. My eyes widened when I saw the particles of ice evaporate from the edge of my fingers before I could make heads or tails about it.

I looked up at my eight pillars as one was etched into the ground. Midnight cane running a second later Cementoss following close behind.

"It looks like Kara is trapped under one of Akio's stone pillars that he made before her beam made impact….it looks like she's!" President Mic revealed, in response, the crowd gasped. A second later as I looked up at the screen to see Midnight waving a sign or something.

"By way of immobilization and knock out Akio from hero course 1 - A wins!" The crowd erupted into a roar of cheers and with all the strength I could muster I raised a fist into the air celebrating my victory. I felt something bubble inside me as I gritted my teeth. It wanted to come out and I had no right to deny that request.

"Yeeeeessssssssss!"

"Woah Akio let's out a nasty howl! If he can scream like that he definitely will have a thing for being an MC in the future

"There you have it! Folks! Akio is your loser round 1 win-"

/Infirmary/ - Akio P.O.V

Akio?

Akio~

My eyes fluttered open in a daze as everything seemed blurry to me. "My little Akio~ how are you today?" I blinked open my eyes as some figure was looming over me. I could see yellow, but it was just too blurry to make out anything.

"M-mother?" I reached up a hand up to my trembling face and wiped my eyes. The blurry images than became golden orbs attached to the vibrant color of red that was her hair cascaded down this women features above me.

"Where's mommy?" My mouth moved on its own. A hand ruffled my blond hair as the features on her softened somewhat. "It's my birthday...that's what I wished when I blew out my candles last year." Again my mouth moved on its own. "I'm here!" My excitement made me want to jump out of my seat as I heard the voice ring in my ears. That familiar voice which was always so full of happiness and dripping with care and love. I wanted to jump out of my seat but the arm's wrapped around me holding me in place, hair tickling skin, and the warmth of a kiss on my cheek held me shackled to the seat.

"Sorry...she won't make it for your birthday again." I didn't like that. I hate that. I hate her. I hate you Yu Takeyama. My small fingers gripped the edge of the seat. Don't say it.

Don't say it!

"I'm here thou-" The floor sprouted up into spikes that impaled the wooden table with ease. Cutting through the cake and sending bits and pieces everywhere. Then it started to feel cold as I shuddered and trembled. I have to revaluate was it the cold or the threat of tears ready to burst out of my eyes at any moment that caused my body to react that way. It also could have been how hard I was gripping the edge of my seat.

"I h-hate her," I mumbled under my breath. The Hushed voice laced with panic fell on deaf ears as I let those dark demons grab a hold of me.

I hate myself.

"Why?" Why? There's a simple reason really. She doesn't want you. She never wanted you.

Then why was I born?

I-I don't want to live if this is how painful it feels to live every day. There are a few ways to ask the previous question. Why don't you want to see me? Why don't you want to communicate with me?

I hate myself. What is wrong with me? Am I not perfect? Not the perfect little son you imagined having?

Why? Why do I feel so cold?

...

"Why? W-why? Mother?"

"It's just me." I blinked a few times before I turned my head on the bed with a sigh. It was just Recovery Girl standing there.

"Oh...what happened?" I tried not to let the disappointment seep into my voice.

"I just wanted to let you know you're free to go." I groaned as I sat up in the bed.

"How long have I been out?" I rolled and popped my shoulders.

"Not long about half an hour or so." I looked to my left to see Kara groan irritated.

"Can someone just get an hour of peace without anyone talking? I've got a massive headache." Kara groaned before shifting uncomfortably then placed a pillow over her head. I apologized quietly slipped off of the bed. I vaguely remember what happened before I blacked out. I won.

From what I can tell, it seemed Lida had no trouble in his match. Hatsume Mei - If I remember correctly - forfeits. She does so by walking out of bounds.

At that, I took notice of everyone exasperated looks. "You guys look like you went through hell and back." I carefully made my way past everyone making sure not to look Tsuyu way. Everyone except Tsuyu - must still be mad at me - turned at my presence.

"Akio! You took a big hit we were kind of worried about you!" Ashido was the first to get up and glomp me in a hug. "Sit with us!" She dragged me over to sit with Yaoyorozu.

"H-Hatsume is out of bounds, Lida advances to the second round!" Lida looked furious.

"You used me!"

"That fool didn't see until the last minute. I thought he was supposed to be one of the smartest in the class?" Sero made light of the situation as I watched Lida be furious as Hatsume just walked off. I doubt Hatsume will participate in the loser bracket the same trick she used on Lida won't work on me.

I turn to say something to Sero but instead found Uraraka looking a bit scary. She wasn't saying anything and most of her hair was covering her face as she got up out of her seat before turning and walking away. Midoriya was so engrossed in taking notes that he didn't even seem to notice.

I touched the seat behind me and made a small pillar grow and move to tap Bakugo on the shoulder. "Wha-what the!?" He looked up at me annoyed and with the same angry scowl on his features. "You're gonna be up next soon." I reminded him shrinking the pillar back into the seat. He rose from his seat and stomped away hands in his pockets.

I shrugged my shoulders as I looked at Yaoyorozu. "So...about your match."

/Arena Floor/

I knew some of the match up's were very onesided just at a glance. Aoyama was defeated by Ashido in just over a minute. Midoriya monologue is actually quite useful. She won because of her athleticism it was pretty easy to see. So what can I do to work around that? Especially since her quirk will be an obvious counter to mines.

I don't have time to think about that now.

I rolled my shoulders and cracked my neck as I stood across from Shinso who decided to trudge on knowing full well he was going to lose. My match was right after Ashido's unfortunately but this should be easy enough.

"So you probably already know about my quirk already...I'm sorry about what I did to your team at the cavalry battle...Apology accepted?" I just gave him my best poker face as he smiled nervously scratching the back of his head.

"No dice huh?" I gave him the middle finger then I beckoned him over with the same hand. He stepped back reluctant to approach before his fist tightened and ran forward with a scream. I sighed as he came running at me. He is really inexperienced. I dodged under his punch and socked him right in the mouth. His head flung back and I grabbed his hair pulling him into a knee.

"Hisssssss." The crowd hissed in pain as I kneed him again. He tried to grab me and at this point, this was very boring for me but he's the reason I have to go through this now so I'm not going to hold back. You said you wanted to be a hero right? Like I said there's a reason why I'm in class A and you're not!

I picked him up under legs and crouched before literally throwing him over me and slamming him on the ground. "Oh this is just too hard to watch...just end it, kid." Everyone in the crowd gave a chant of agreement with President Mic. I rolled my eyes as I dragged him by the hair and put him out of bounds.

/Front Entrance/ - Yu Takeyama P.O.V

My eye twitched as I watched Akio drag the boy from his slumped position on the ground out of bounds. Akio...you didn't have to do all of that. He could've ended the match with one hit from his quirk but that Shinsoo boy was obviously out of his league and that wouldn't be fair. Especially after not forfeiting his loser's match.

"Hey, I said, Back to work!" I waved a dismissive hand without looking behind me. "Yeah yeah in a minute…"

"Argh!"

/Spectating Seats/ - Akio P.O.V

"Brutal much bro?" Kirishima pointed out as I just shrugged my shoulders in response. I relaxed Slumping back in my seat. "Even I have to agree that was a little overkill," Jiro added on with a nod.

"Hey I held back a lot there...he's lucky I didn't punch him with all of my force I would've knocked him out right then and there," I argued folding my arms.

"Which you didn't want so you could beat on him a little more?" Jiro asked an eyebrow raised. Everyone looked my way expecting a retort of some kind...they wouldn't get one. Instead, I just shrugged with a wide smile on my face. She was right on the mark.

"Now we're going to move onto the sixth match in the main bracket!" My eyes shot open as I looked at the screen to see Yaoyorozu walking towards the arena. Is it time for that match already? I looked to my left to only find Yaoyorozu seat empty.

"The perfect deal of offense and defense…" I cupped my chin pondering the matchup. At first, I thought this matchup would be hard to guess the victor and it still is. I don't know how this matchup will really go in term of quirk usage.

I know from just seeing it with my own eyes that Tokoyami dark shadow is fast...very fast. If I face him later on losers I have to watch this match closely for a weakness if he shows one. It takes time for Yaoyorozu to make her weapons but dark shadow is quick. It could be the speed that wins this match or smarts.

"Sixth match, start!" Just like that Tokoyami get's into a stance and calls out dark shadow. Exactly like I said he was quick but Yaoyorozu was speedy enough to create a shield to block the strike. She moved to create a weapon but down came dark shadow as it knocked her back harder than before. It caused the bits and pieces of purple data to dissipate. The third strike was so hard that it knocked the shield off her arm. It was quickly replaced with another one, however. She's locked in place.

The fourth attack was like a diving bird as dark shadow rose high into the air and descended once more a swift and precise strike. This hit had more strength behind it that it pushed Yaoyorozu just out of bounds.

"Damn game over," Kirishima said noticing her feet were out of bounds, a little disappointed.

"I was rooting for her too," Sero said a little bummed out at the outcome himself. I wasn't disappointed in Yaoyorozu - I mean what could she do? - Just perplexed at how fast the round went. She couldn't focus fast enough, her speed and power may be low compared to Tokoyami, but she's definitely more intelligent.

Then what Tokoyami was doing makes sense. He didn't give her space to breathe, so to prevent her from formulating a plan and striking back. It didn't help that she couldn't concentrate long enough to form her weapon.

Yaoyorozu must have not even realized the battle was over herself so focused on the opponent before her, she was completely unaware of her surroundings. When she made her weapon until Midnight announced that she was out of bounds. "Tokoyami advances to the second round!" I clapped congratulating Tokoyami on a job well done. I stood up a second later and walked up the steps. I should probably go and console Yaoyorozu.

"An overwhelming victory! A completely Overwhelming Victory!"

/Arena Floor/

I dashed about Aoyama blast who actually was proving to be more trouble then I had first thought. But it didn't take a genius to know that after a while he would have to stop because of his bellyache. I sprinted towards him and with one last spurt, he shot one more beam at me. It was more powerful than the previous ones but even if it required just a little more effort it was as easy to dodge as the other ones

I rolled out of the way and shifted my feet forward causing the stone under his feet to shift back and knocking him off balance. "Ah ah merci!" I dashed forward and dropped kicked him right in the utility belt. The force knocked him back before I twisted in the air and slapped a hand on the ground making it grow like a tight blanket around his body trapping him.

"Can you move Aoyama?" Midnight askes and with a trembling face, he shakes his head.

"Akio advances on by immobilization!" The crowd cheers as another quick fight for me ends in a win.

"Another totally dominating performance!"

"But the excitement is still not over yet!"

"The seventh match of the main bracket is rearing its head!"

...

...

As fast as mines ended as fast as the next one came. This time another weird match up."Passionate rock vs passionate steel who would win on tonight's show of WWE Raw!" I tried to act like one of the announcers from the quirk wrestling scene. Everyone laughed as he or she watched the two about to face off.

"Seventh match start!"

They both activated their quirks simultaneously and ran each other full speed and with full intent to hurt each other.

It was just a complete slugfest between the two.

I slapped my palm on my forehead thinking the match to be interesting...well it did end in an interesting way, however. A draw. Pretty anticlimactic but the crowd was eating it up.

Nobody was really impressed...well more impressed by the amount of damage both could take and dish out at the same time. The robots quickly carried The two off the field and the event continued without missing a beat.

"Kero...the next might be the most disturbing match up."

"I almost don't want to watch it." Jiro looked like she got goosebumps.

Unfortunately, I don't think anyone has the luxury of doing that. This isn't exactly a match you want to miss. But it wouldn't hurt to close your eyes every now and again?

Right? Right!?