Chapter 18: Howling Commandos.

The day finally comes.

The first mission of Howling Commandos. All soldiers are armed with best uniform and weapons, which Mitsuki built. They are ready to fight with their fearless leader.

In addition to their fearless leader.

He is walking to his bike wearing his new upgraded uniform. Mitsuki made some required adjustments, which were noted by him. The colors didn't change however they were darkened to become more unnoticed and b e more combat-ready. The uniform is made from a carbon polymer fabric, which would protect him from bullets and knifes. His helmet become looking more like mask only with leather. He still keeps the brown belt with big pockets. On his right hip is holder for a gun. Despite his protests about guns, everybody insisted that the soldier must keep shooting weapons with himself. The most notable thing in his changes is a round flat shield with red and white colors and blue circle with big white star in the middle. This is true uniform of Soldier Hero: Captain America.

Izuku then sites on the bike, charges his gun, and puts his shield behind his back. Fortunately Jones gives him some advices and tips about motorcycles. Midoriya then activates it and rides forward to adventure.


Their first mission ended well. It requires blowing up one of the HYDRA weapon factories.

It was easy to break in with team's strength with guns blazing. When team was distracting the soldiers, Izuku went inside to set the bomb. Fortunately his new shield is not only good for defense but also for offence.

The mission ends with building explodes and Izuku rides out from the explosion.

When Red Skull drives to one of his factories and sees only it remains. He starts to regret letting that kid to live.


On the way to another HYDRA base Howling Commandos was slowly and quiet coming closer to it.

Suddenly Izuku have a feeling that their watching by someone. He then points his hand up, signaling the soldiers to stop. Midoriya then looks around to find someone or something. He finds an enemy hiding on the tree. Izuku decides to try a new move. He then does something that nobody expects.

He just throws his Vibranium Shield like a Frisbee and it knocks out enemy.

Shocking but impressed at that display, soldiers continues to go to factory.

This mission ended with explosion in the base and victory for our captain.


In the next mission Izuku wasn't hero. It was someone else.

The mission requires blowing up a HYDRA Mini Tank. Jacques Dernier is French member of the team. He's team's explosives expert. And a good one.

Durring the mission he single-handedly destroyed the tank by running into its oncoming path and placing a bomb under its manifold.

After two seconds the tank explodes. Jacques then turns to his comrades with confident smile as if it was easy.


Allies HQ

Meanwhile at the main base military generals were watching the actions of Howling Commandos. Between these people were Col. Phillips, Peggy and Mitsuki. They were proud to see a former shy boy who became confident and strong man who commands his troops like an experienced commander.

However Peggy's attention wasn't on Izuku but on something different. When Izuku was searching a new HYDRA base at the map, he opened his compass to check cardinal directions. Inside the compass is a photo of Peggy.

The fact that he keeps photo of her makes Peggy feel touched and happy. It means that he really does care. She was too hard on him. She needs to apologise.

Seeing her photo at the screen Phillips looks at Peggy with a knowing smile. She then turns to Mitsuki, only to see her smirk, which says 'I told you so'.

She the returns her attention back to screen and only one thought entered her mind.

'I should give him a chance', she thought. And she will give him one.


Despite being the second youngest on the team Shoto was always proving everybody that he is good soldier as Izuku. And he succeeded every time.

On one mission he was lying in the snow on the mound with his rifle. He was searching for hiding enemies, who ready to kill his teammates. In his scope he sees that the HYDRA soldier stood behind Izuku.

Seeing that his best friend in danger, Shoto shoots the HYDRA soldier with his rifle killing him.

When Izuku turns around and sees that his 'killer' is defeated he looks at the Shoto's mound and salutes him saying to him 'thanks'.

Shoto salutes back saying 'you welcome'. Nobody gonna kill his best friend till he is alive.


The next mission is the difficult one so far. The objective of the mission is to destroy HYDRA Mega Tank, which is 10 times bigger than the normal one.

So far no weapon couldn't even to scratch it. To stop it would require the help of strongest soldier. Fortunately they had one.

After some running away from the vehicle, Izuku find a solution how to stop it. The tank have strong defense outside. However, inside it's defenseless. He then climbs a building to the roof. After climbing he jumps to the top of the tank. Izuku then opens the manhole and throws driver away.

Shoto then comes running to the tank with a bomb in his hand. He then throws it to Captain. After acquiring the explosive, Midoriya activates it and leaving it inside the tank. He then jumps from the vehicle before it explodes. The explosion was so big that anybody could see it.

With the strength of Howling Commandos the chances of HYDRA continues to decrease. However with more loses HYDRA is experiencing the more patience of Red Skull is shrinking.


At the site of an another destroyed Hydra base

"You are failing! We are close to an offensive network that will shake the planet. And yet we are continually delayed, because you cannot outwit a simpleton teen with a shield!" bellowed Red Skull in fury. He couldn't believe that all of his work, plans and ambitions are disappearing because of one child soldier. It was embarrassing. He should kill him when he had a chance. And poor Dr. Kurogiri must become his punching bag.

"This is hardly my area of expertise", argued Kurogiri meekly. What he could say? It's not his fault that their losing to a child."I…I merely develop the weapons. I…I cannot fire them."

"Finish your mission, Doctor", he said the last part with dangerous sneer. "Before the American teen finishes his."

Seeing the ugly face of his deranged commander made Kurogiri almost to faint. If he had some doubts before then right now he don't. He finally sees that he chose the wrong side and his leader is insane and power hungry mad maniac-sadist. Before Chizome's ideals was inspiring to him. He also wishes to change the world for better. However right now he sees only blood-thrust beast. He wanted to escape this prison, but he couldn't if someone thinks about betrayal or escape then you will be dead. Kurogiri needs to find a way out. He would take any.

Before Kurogiri could think of escape plan, there talk was interrupted by two arriving soldiers with the facility manager.

"Sir!" greeted one of the soldiers.

"I'm sorry, Herr Akaguro", called the facility manager in terror, already afraid of his destiny. "We fought to the last man."

Seeing that the man before him is squeaking in fear made Chizome mad. He hates cowards. If soldiers fight then they must win or die. The losing is not an option. He will show his soldiers how to fight. Without any mercy.

"Evidently not", he comments while taking his gun. He then kills the manager with guards for their 'insubordination'. He already regrets for not killing Captain America when they first met. He has some principles before. But now he doesn't have them. He gave him a warning and he didn't listen to it. Their next meeting will be their last.

However he didn't know that the next mission of Howling Commandos will made big impact in the life of Izuku Midoriya.