Deku: Oh yeah, we're in the end of Season One, and its time to set the tone for this story ;3

Sorry about the delay guys, I've been sitting on this chapter for about a week but wanted what follows to be finished before I posted. But it's all done now, so here we go kicking off the Season One Finale!

Season One, Episode IX

The Big Day

. . .

Kaiji Adachi

. . .

"Alright, I'm heading to school... Feels weird to be going in this early."

"Good luck, I'll be in the stands watching."

"I won't let you down, Mom."

"You never could... Now go show the world what you're made of!"

Those were the parting words I'd been given by my mother, when I left home to catch my train to UA. It was the big day, the news and internet were buzzing about the Festival. It was as popular as the Olympics used to be, before Quirks. Millions around the world would be watching, and even though we weren't the ones they came to see... Well, I didn't care. I was gonna show them who I am.

The school was already surrounded, the entire campus flooded with people waiting to get in and find their seats. Thousands, maybe tens of thousands were here. News reporters hounded anyone they could, dozens of news stations from just Japan alone were on the watch for any students. But a few teachers were hanging around out front to make sure we weren't hounded, something I very much appreciated.

It would still be some time before we went out there, but the staff were already preparing things for the first event and as far as I could tell the other students had arrived. I met the others in a different area from the others, they still wanted us to be kept separate I suppose. But when I arrived, I was surprised to see that Ryoko wasn't there...

"And here I thought I was always the last one," I joked, approaching the others after slipping into my athletic uniform. "Where's Ryoko?"

"Hasn't shown up yet," Mako replied, "I hope something didn't happen..."

"I'm sure she'll be here," Sen added, smiling faintly, "I doubt she would want to miss this opportunity."

Right, but after our conversation yesterday... "Yeah you're probably right." I nodded, "So are you guys ready to put on a show?"

"Hells yeah!" Suru chimed in, appearing nearby in her uniform. "Don't worry, I'll be nice and not warp you all out of the ring as soon as we start." Her face showing nothing but a smug grin.

"As if I'd let that happen," Sen scoffed, crossing her arms with a smirk. "You won't get the drop on me."

Mako quickly adding, "And I won't be made a fool of again!"

I just kinda shrugged, "I mean, I'm probably screwed, but you'll definitely tire yourself out doing it, so... Yeah, think about that." It's not like I had a defense against her abilities.

Before she had a chance to retort, Sen intervened. "Let's save this for the battle royal, why don't we find our seats? I'm sure they'll be starting with the first years soon."

Fair point, I did actually want to watch the Festival too. "Alright, did Mr. Aizawa give us a seating arrangement or anything?"

"Yeah actually," Mako nodded, "Come on, I'll lead the way."

. . .

Shisui Adachi

. . .

"Go on, enjoy the festival, watch your son... We have no plans to make an appearance."

The parting words my new boss had left me with the night before, when I questioned whether or not this League of Villains was going to make a move. I was relieved to find out that wouldn't be happening, but I suppose it made sense. With that Shigaraki kid still recovering from his bullet wounds, and so many heroes gathered at the Festival including All Might? It would be a suicide mission...

I tried not to think about it now though, as I made my way to the seat I'd been designated. There were so many people here, fighting through the crowds took a lot of pushing and shoving but I'd already started getting back into good shape so it wasn't any problem for me. By the looks of things, I'd be seated in the front row, how nice of them. Still, something about this place just rubbed me the wrong way. Maybe it was the prestige, or what I knew about Hero Society in general.

"Hmm?" I quirked an eyebrow, spotting the seat with my name on it. Alongside a number of other people I didn't recognize. There was a broad chested old man wearing a karate gi, beside a rather thin looking younger woman. Along with a woman that had big wings, and a man dressed in a suit, the two were holding hands so I assumed they were together. Lastly, I saw a rather rotund, but jolly looking man with a little girl sitting beside him, both were smiling excitedly as the first event was kicking off.

I didn't pay much attention, some kind of obstacle course or race, I knew Adachi wasn't competing yet so I didn't really care.

"Hey there," I greeted, putting on a polite smile and taking my seat. "Are you also parents of the Class 1-Z students?"

The old man in the gi was sitting directly to my right, and greeted me with a nod. "That is correct, I am Sen's grandfather and this is my daughter." He introduced me to the younger woman.

"A pleasure to meet you," The thin woman greeted me with a halfhearted smile, she looked so tired. "I'm Sen's mother, Naoto."

Yeah I didn't really know who Sen was, "I'm Shisui Adachi," But I returned the greeting, "Kaiji is my son, you'll notice him immediately because he looks like a giant lizard." I added with a chuckle.

"Yes I believed Sen mentioned him before," The old man nodded, "I am Ro Shi, you may call me Ro."

"And I'M Miki!" Suddenly cried the little girl two seats away, standing in her chair.

Her father laughing and patting her head, "Now now Miki no need to bother the others," He said, sitting her back down. "I'm Suru's foster father, Gendo."

Foster? "Oh? Well its nice to meet you too."

"Daddy!" The little girl cried out, trying to climb over him to reach me. "Can I have blue hair like the pretty lady?"

"I don't think that's a good idea." He replied, doing his best to contain her.

But I just laughed, "Hey you know what? When you grow up you can have whatever hair you want, don't let your old man tell you otherwise!"

"You are not helping!"

"Oh, I know."

. . .

Kaiji Adachi

. . .

The first two events were a wild ride to watch, first the race and then the cavalry battle. The students from the Hero Course were crazy, the skill they used their Quirks with was amazing to watch. It really showed me the difference in our abilities. Though, I guess there isn't really anything technical about my Quirk, that I know of anyways.

Either way, it was about time for us to go out. Cementos was preparing the ring for us, after they'd announced that the final event was going to be a tournament nobody was expecting this special preliminary match to kick things off. For the first thirty minutes of the hour long interlude, people were taking bathroom breaks and grabbing food. While we were all told to make our way to the waiting area for Aizawa's final briefing...

"I'm going to make one thing clear," Aizawa began, voice slightly muffled by his bandages. "This is going to be your first, and maybe last real exposure to the world as an up and coming Hero." He explained, "And I've given specific instructions to the referees about when they should step in... Cementos and Midnight will be overseeing the match, but short of anyone dying the match will not be stopped."

Sen blinked in surprise, "Why? Isn't that risky?"

"This is, in part, a test of how you handle your Quirks when facing other live opponents," He went on, "Your training so far has given you some experience using them on people, and now it's time to put that training to the test."

I looked around the room slowly, still not seeing our four armed firebrand. "Ryoko still isn't here..."

"Then she won't be competing," Aizawa said simply, "It isn't my job to escort you to the ring... Also, your names will be kept hidden, as we'd prefer to keep the information on Class 1-Z limited to the public."

"Then how are you gonna announce us?" Suru questioned curiously.

"That is part of the reason I am here, to figure that out." He stated, holding out a few papers that Mako took from his hand. "Pick your name, the name that might one day become your Hero name... And wear it out there with Pride, you fought and earned this chance."

I felt my heart swell with pride, my brain buzzing with excitement at the idea of using a hero name. "Thank you, sir." I bowed my head slowly, while Sen did a full bow for him before taking her paper from Mako. I did the same, already having a good idea what Hero name I wanted. I quickly filled out the paper, many others doing the same. But I was still worried about Ryoko, where was she? This was supposed to be the big day, for all of us...

"Hmm, interesting choices..." Aizawa noted, looking over the papers as we handed them in. "Alright, get ready and head to the stadium entrance, we'll announce you soon... And we'll keep an eye out for Ryoko, good luck."

As he departed, we looked between each other somewhat nervously. Mako the first to voice our thoughts, "So, this is it huh? Our big moment..."

"Let's all agree to do our best, and maybe try to make each other look good eh?" Suru suggested with a chuckle and shrug.

"No complaints here," I replied with a nod. "Make sure everyone gets a chance to-"

The door swung open suddenly, interrupting me as Ryoko stepped through.

"-Flex... A little..." I felt a wave of relief wash over me, "Ryoko! I was starting to worry you might not-" But she stormed right by us, heading for the lockers to get changed, grabbing her uniform. I noticed immediately that something was wrong, she had a look in her eyes that I'd never seen, it wasn't just anger... It was something much scarier. And the cut above her brow, what happened to her?

"Why don't we give her some privacy?" Suru shrugged, "See you ringside Ryo! Don't get lost on the way out!" She teased, waving her off and waiting just long enough for a response.

But even to that jab, Ryoko didn't reply at all. Something was wrong, very wrong...

As the others started leaving, I had to ask. "Hey, are you alright?"

"Never better, now get out so I can change." Her words were cold, and calm. Somehow that was worse than fiery rage.

I knew she was lying, but I didn't have the resolve to push further, so I left through the door as well. I was more focused on the big day, the match, on how I was gonna appear before the world...

And that's how I ruined everything.

. . .

Ryoko joined us at the entrance just moments later, when she replied to anything it was in short, sharp words. But we hardly had time to talk, as the announcers started things off.

"We've still got 30 Minutes before the Final Event kicks off!" Present Mic boomed, "And we've got a special show for you to cover that time! TAKE IT AWAY ERASERHEAD!"

Followed by a heavy sigh, "I'd like to take this time to introduce a special class at UA, one started this year as an experiment... These students have not competed today so far, and this will be the only time you see them before the Festival is over." He explained, "These students will also not be available for the Hero draft, so their names will be kept private." He paused briefly, and I tensed up as he cleared his throat. "Without further delay, Class 1-Z! ROLL CALL!"

The crowd was starting to make noise, I could hear them talking. As Present Mic shouted, "First up is the angel from above! Equipped with healing powers and some fast wings! It's Azazel!"

Mako was stiff as a board, not expecting to be called first I think. He swallowed nervously, and made his way out, waving as the crowd cheered. He spread his wings as well. He had only just made it to the steps when I heard more voices crying out. "GO GET'EM SON!"

"We know you can do it!" I smiled faintly, watching his tension melt away almost immediately, as his parents cheered him on from the front row.

"Next up! She's fast, smart, and likes to run her mouth!" Present Mic continued, "It's the human anomaly, PARIAH!"

"My turn." Her face was just one big grin, as she vanished from sight. I could hear gasps and more cheers as she blinked around the ring rapidly, holding up peace signs as she finally stopped in the center. "Thank you! Thank you! Yes, I do deserve it!"

Sen chuckled lightly, "Always the show off..."

"Our third fighter! He's big! He's Green-"

"No, he's blue." Aizawa corrected.

"He's mean!"

"He's actually one of the more well mannered students..."

"It's RIZADO!" I sweat dropped a bit, and made my way out.

"Let the record show that these intros were not my idea." Aizawa added.

"Where's your sense of showmanship?" My heart was racing, as all eyes landed on me. The crowd seemed excited, maybe it was just the mystery surrounding our group, but they wanted to see what we could do.

"Fourth Contender! She could kick your butt even without her quirk, which is good because it barely works! It's Cindra!"

Sen was the next out, and I had to give it to her she didn't appear nervous at all. Keeping a stern expression, marching forward and into the ring before offering a bow to each of us, her opponents. Afterwards, she took to her position on one side of the ring and turned towards the stands, specifically where her Grandfather was sitting, alongside that frail looking woman. She bowed to them both as well, but the smile that woman returned was... Halfhearted, to say the least.

"So you don't live with your Mom?"

"No, but I see here at least once a month... I think its better that way, honestly... I think I just remind her of father, and the bad times in her life."

Right, how could I forget.

"And our final fighter!" Present Mic called with excitement, "She's big, she's mean, and she isn't afraid to get rough! It's THE BEAST!"

"That was almost the same as your intro for Rizado..."

"Yeah well, I don't have a lot to go on with your kids so shush!"

Ryoko made her way to the ring, eyes focused on our battleground as she took her place in it. Her razor-sharp gaze darting between the rest of us, her pupils were nothing but slits as she targeted each of us with a predatory glare. It was nothing short of terrifying, honestly. But I wasn't about to back down, and I knew that from here on out we were all enemies, this was a fight to the finish, last student standing.

"The rules are simple! With the twenty minutes we have remaining, these five will compete in a battle royal!" Present Mic explained quickly, "The only way to eliminate an opponent is to knock them from the ring! Last student standing in the ring wins!"

Once they gave the order, it would be mayhem, I was sure of it. I had to watch out for Suru, and Mako, or I might just be taken out in an instant. And of course Sen and Ryoko were no jokes either, if I wasn't careful I'd be pushed out. Some of the others could run circles around me.

"Ready!"

"KICK THEIR ASSES KAIJI!"

I had to pick my target, and after training with Ryoko...

"Do your best big sis!"

The choice was obvious, to me at least.

"GET SET!"

I couldn't match Mako or Suru in speed, and I didn't wanna burn myself out against Ryoko.

"I know you can do it, Haiyasu!"

Sen, I knew how to use my power better now so I didn't need to hold back.

So as soon as we start-

"BEGIN!"

Suru disappeared.

Mako took flight.

I turned my attention to Sen who had already dropped into a fighting stance.

And Ryoko-

"HRAAAAAGH!" She jumped, everything came to a halt as she flew through the air. Transforming mid flight, I could only watch as she collided with Mako. One hand wrapping around his throat, while two more grabbed him by the arms to prevent his struggle, before she angled them both towards the ground. "AAAAAAAAAGH!"

Her scream was feral, violent. The entire arena went quiet, as they slammed into the floor of the ring.

"And right off the bat! The Beast takes Azazel right out of the air!"

As the dust cleared, my eyes widened in horror. As Ryoko stood over Mako, who had taken the brunt of the impact, wings bent and crooked. For a moment, just a split second, her eyes reflected horror at what she'd done. But it vanished completely, as a toothy, vicious grin spread across her face.

This was wrong, this was all wrong!