AN: And we are back with another chapter! Thank you all so much for the support on the last chapter, also I love reading your comments so keep them coming. So without future adieu let's just jump into it!
Welcome Back
The next couple of days Izuku spent at home relaxing and working out. But it was now Monday and time to go back to school. However, he didn't feel like going, he was worried how the others would treat him. He knew Momo and Uraraka wouldn't treat him differently since they understood what happened but the others may be a different story.
Grabbing his backpack, Izuku went to the train station and walked to school. As soon as he stepped into the school Izuku began to hear people whisper, looking over he looked at the students who quickly turned away.
Izuku knew this would happen, rumors were bound to start and he accepted that. Walking to class Izuku opened the door, and as soon as he did the students that were already there went quite. Looking around Izuku could tell they were staring at him, without saying a word Izuku sat down at his desk and put his head down.
A few minutes later there was a tapping on his shoulder, looking up Izuku saw Uraraka, "Morning Midoriya."
Izuku yawned, "Morning Uraraka,"
"Didn't get enough sleep?" questioned Uraraka as she went to sit down.
"I did, but it's been a weird morning." explained Izuku.
Uraraka nodded, "I get what you mean, I've been getting stares from all the other students. It's actually creeping me out."
"Well if someone tries to mess with you, let me know. I'll make sure they don't bother you again." said Izuku.
Uraraka smiled, "Thanks, but you shouldn't start anything if you could help it."
"Yeah yeah I know." Just then the morning bell rang. Everyone took their seats and waited for the instructor to arrive.
"Wait, so if Mr. Aizawa is in the hospital, who's going to teach homeroom?" Asked Mina.
The class looked at each other and shrugged, "Beats me, we'll just have to wait and see." Said Jiro.
Just then Izuku got the scent of blood and someone he recognized, "No way, how tough is he?"
"Midoriya, what are you talking about?" Asked Uraraka.
Just then the door to class 1A swung open and in walked Aizawa with bandages completely wrapping around his head and arms. "Alright, looks like everyone is here. Let's get started shall we."
"Hold up a second! Shouldn't you be in the hospital Mr Aizawa?" Asked Kamanari.
Aizawa sighed, "A hero can't take breaks, not even when they are injured. My responsibility is with you, so here I am." He said in a slightly muffled voice.
"Now let's forget all that, you all have to deal with what's coming." Said Aizawa in a serious voice.
The class began to feel nervous, 'Oh no, it couldn't be more villains right?'
"The UA sports festival is about to begin." Most of the class erupted in cheer, except Izuku, since he didn't know what it was.
Aizawa's red eyes shined through the bandages, scaring the class into silence. "As I was saying the UA sports festival will begin. This will be the perfect opportunity to show the world who you are and what kind of hero you want to be."
That's when Momo raised her hand, "Is it a good idea to have the sports festival after such a large incident?"
"While that was a topic of conversation that came up, Nezu has ultimately approved it. We will have several more heroes from all over to watch over the event. And this year security will be amped up. We will show Japan that we can protect our students." Explained Aizawa.
Izuku looked at this hand, 'A hero huh, I'm not even sure I'm qualified to be here. Not after what I did.'
The morning classes went on as usual and it was now time for lunch. Izuku and Uraraka were leaving class when they were stopped by Iida, "Are you two heading to the cafeteria? May I join you?"
Izuku raised an eyebrow, "You never get tired of acting so stiff do you?"
"I am simply following proper student behavior, that's all." Said Iida adjusting his glasses.
"What Midoriya is trying to say is that you can join us." Said Uraraka jumping into the conversation.
As they walked to the cafeteria Izuku needed to know, "Hey Iida, did you hear about what happened at the USJ?"
Iida stopped, "About what you did? Yes, yes I did."
"So, do you hate me?" Asked Izuku.
"Hate you no, more afraid of you, yes." Said Iida, Izuku looked away. "Your actions were deplorable, wretched, and disgusting. Killing should never be an answer, especially when it comes to heroes."
Uraraka was about to say something but Iida continued, "That being said, I do understand to some degree. You made a choice to kill and I can't accept that. However given the circumstances, things could have gotten a lot worse if you didn't do what you did. I can not hate someone when I know there is a chance that I would have acted the same if I was in your shoes."
Izuku looked at Iida, he was being honest, "Thanks Iida, but I don't think the rest of the class feels that way."
"They'll come around, I think. They just need some time, I know it." Said Iida. "Come on, let's go eat."
However before they could get to the cafeteria All Might appeared in front of the group, "Young Midoriya! I wish to speak to you, if that's alright."
Izuku narrowed his eyes, "Uraraka, Iida, go on ahead without me. I'll join you shortly."
"Right, we'll save you a seat." Said Uraraka, walking away from the two.
All Might ushered Izuku towards the teachers lounge. Izuku sat down on one of the chairs, All Might sat across from him. "So young Midoriya, about what you said the other day…"
Before he could finish Izuku put up his hand, "Cut the crap All Might, you're at your limit, it's best not to over do it."
All Might coughed out a bit of blood, "Well I do suppose there's no point hiding it from you…" in a puff of smoke All Might reverted to his skinny form.
Izuku's eyes widened, "Wow, so that's how you really look like. God you went from looking like Johnny Bravo, to looking like Johnny Bravo's cracked out cousin. What the hell happened?"
All Might lifted up his shirt to reveal a terrible wound, "I got this while fighting a villain several years ago. Most of my respiratory system is destroyed and my stomach is pretty much gone too. This injury puts a strain on my body, so now I can only keep up that form for about 3 hours."
"I see, that makes a lot of sense actually. But why tell me this? We aren't on the best of terms right now." Said Izuku.
"Given the fact that you already knew about my weakness I saw no real reason to keep this from you. What you do with this information is up to you, however before you choose. Remember that society needs a symbol of peace, and without one it will crumble." Said All Might.
Izuku looked at All Might before standing up, "Get me that file and I won't speak a word."
"You know I can't." Said All Might.
"Yes you can, and you will. I'll give you until the end of the sports festival, that gives you a couple of days. Or you can tell me yourself right here right now. What happened to me?" Asked Izuku, his face burning with rage.
All Might sighed, "Fine, I'll tell you but not right now. Let me speak to Nezu first and then we can discuss what happened."
"It's a start," Izuku then began to walk out of the teachers lounge. He stopped at the door, "Try to wiggle your way out of this, and I'll make sure everyone in Japan knows about your weakness."
Slamming the door behind him Izuku left to go eat. He grabbed his food and walked over to where Iida and Uraraka were sitting. Uraraka was surprisingly pumped up for the festival, "Are you two ready!?" asked Uraraka, her eyes burning with determination.
Izuku was surprised, "Woah, what's got you so riled up Uraraka?"
"The sports festival duh, it's the perfect chance to show heroes from around Japan what we can do." said Uraraka.
"That's right, the more you get your name out the more chances you have in signing with a top hero. So is that why you are doing this, to sign with a top hero?" asked Iida.
Uraraka scratched the back of her head, "Yeah and because of the money."
"The money?" questioned Iida.
"Yeah the better the hero the more you get paid," said Uraraka, nervous as to how her two classmates would react.
"Nothing wrong in earning some money, and that seems like the perfect chance." said Izuku.
Uraraka's eyes widened, "Right! But it's not for me, it's for my parents. You see they run a construction business and well, things haven't been going well for a while now. Don't get me wrong I still want to rescue people, but I also want to repay my parents for all they have done for me. For that, I'm going to place high in the sports festival and sign for a good agency."
"That is most admirable!" said Iida.
Izuku nodded, "Then I sure hope you get top 10." That's when he felt someone looking at him, looking to his right. Izuku saw most of class 1A looking at him. 'I'm getting real tired having them staring at me'
It was now the end of school and everyone was getting their stuff so they could leave. However, before anyone could leave Izuku walked towards the front of the class and slammed his hands against the podium getting everyone's attention.
Everyone looked at Izuku, "Do you guys think I'm dumb?"
Silence, "I know you know what happened during the USJ. I also know that you guys are judging me. So I'll say this once and you better listen, I do not care what you think of me. Hate me, I don't care, just know that if I didn't do what I did most of you would be hurt or dead. Think about that next time you stare."
The class watched Izuku leave, but to his surprise he was stopped by a mob of people. But Izuku didn't care; he simply pushed his way past them, Uraraka quickly followed after him to make sure he was alright.
Izuku was now outside walking out of the school when Uraraka called out to him, "Midoriya wait up!"
Izuku stopped, "I don't want to talk to anyone right now Uraraka."
Uraraka finally caught up to him, "That's fine, you don't have to say anything. Just listen, the others might look at you differently. But I will always be on your side no matter what. So please don't feel like you are alone or everyone hates you."
Izuku smiled, "Thanks Uraraka. Come on I'll buy you some more mochi on the way to the station."
"Yay! Wait there is also one more thing I want you to listen to. It's actually more like a request." said Uraraka.
Izuku tilted his head in confusion, "Sure I'll do it."
That surprised Uraraka, "But I haven't told you what it was yet."
"That doesn't matter, if you're asking I'm willing to do anything. Now you ask yourself why? Well it's because I trust you Uraraka, plain and simple." explained Izuku.
Uraraka smiled, "Thanks Izuku, when you put it that way…"
Nezu's Office
Nezu stood at the window looking outside and saw Izuku and Uraraka walking away from the school. "So what did you say to him?" asked Nezu.
All Might sat on the chair across the desk in his skinny form, "I told him what he wanted to hear. Nezu, he has a right to know."
Nezu sighed, "Does he? He is a scared kid with enough power to take on the top heroes and walk away unscratched. If he finds out what they did to him it would destroy him."
"I know that sir, but still, shouldn't you know what he went through. You too were a subject of experimentation." said All Might.
"That is precisely why he must never know. When I found out what happened to me it almost broke me. I won't let him go through the same thing." explained Nezu.
"But the more we wait to tell him the more damage we will do. Right now Midoriya is desperate for answers, he feels like he can't trust anyone. If we keep this up he will feel like he's backed into a corner, and anyone in that situation is dangerous." said All Might.
"Even so, we have the top heroes here at this school. You will deal with him if the time comes." said Nezu. "For now I want you to give him this on the day of the sports festival." walking over to his desk Nezu pulled out a file.
All Might grabbed the file and began to read over it, his eyes widened. "B-But sir!"
"I know what you are going to say All Might but it matters not." said Nezu.
"Sir this is, we are lying to him. We can't do that." said All Might. "This will only make him trust us even less!"
"Only if he finds out, remember he doesn't remember what they did to him. For now we give him that and hope he doesn't remember." said Nezu.
All Might frowned, "I just hope this doesn't come and bites us in the ass later."
2 weeks later, around 8pm
Izuku stood on a beach surrounded by trash, this place used to be a beautiful beach where people used to walk down to enjoy the sunset, but now it was a dump. However Izuku didn't see it that way, he saw it as the perfect place to train.
Izuku took a deep breath and popped his claws, as soon as he did several pieces of large trash came flying at him. Turning around, Izuku slashed down his claws and sliced a fridge into pieces. Then came in several cans, Izuku jumped out of the way and landed atop a car frame. "Ha! You'll have to try better than that!" said Izuku with a smirk.
But that's when the frame of the car began to rise up knocking Izuku off of it. Izuku hit the ground, "Guess I spoke too soon, you're getting a lot better."
Uraraka then walked out from behind one of the trash piles, "Thanks, but it's all thanks to you. I knew having you train me would pay off."
Izuku retracted his claws, Uraraka watched as the wound on Izuku's knuckles healed. "That healing power creeps me out. It just heals so fast."
Izuku laughed, "Yeah, I guess it's pretty gross. Especially since I can feel it healing. I think that's enough training for today. Come on I'll walk you to the station."
Uraraka looked at herself, "Yeah I could use a bath."
As they walked Izuku handed a water bottle to Uraraka, "So are you nervous about the sports festival tomorrow?" Asked Izuku.
Uraraka grabbed the water, "Really nervous. The UA sports festival is one of the biggest sporting events in all of Japan. Everyone will be watching."
"That much, but don't worry about it I'm sure you'll do great." Said Izuku.
Uraraka looked away, "I wish I had your confidence Midoriya."
"Just got to believe in yourself Uraraka. I know you can do it." Said Izuku.
Uraraka smiled, "Right! I won't let you or my parents down!" Just then the train arrived, "Oh that's my train, I'll see you tomorrow Midoriya."
Izuku got up, "Make sure to get some rest."
With that Uraraka got onto her train and left. Izuku was now walking home when he thought back to his conversation with All Might, "Well if he's going to say anything he better say it tomorrow."
UA: Day of the sports festival
Izuku walked into UA and went straight to a conference room, opening the door he found All Might sitting down. "I hope you have good news for me." said Izuku walking in and taking a seat.
All Might sighed, "You drive a hard bargain Midoriya but here you go." All Might slid the file that Nezu gave him over to Izuku.
Izuku grabbed the file, "Thanks, so tell me, what did Nezu say about this?"
"He, he was against it. But after some convincing he caved and handed over the file to me, and now you have it." said All Might.
Izuku nodded, "I knew he would protest, but it's good you convinced him. Look All Might about what I said that day. I just want to apologize, I should have trusted you. I mean, you are the number one hero and one of the heroes that found me. Honestly I thought you weren't going to give me the file, but now I trust you more, so thank you."
Izuku's words stung, All Might forced himself to smile, "No problem, now go out there and win this sports festival."
Izuku got up, "You bet, thanks again All Might. Oh about your secret, I won't say a word so rest easy."
Once out of the door All Might bit his lip, 'Was this the right choice? Midoriya has a right to know but telling him the truth might be more hurtful…'
It was now time for the sports festival, class 1A were asked to change into their gym uniforms and wait in a waiting room. "Man I wish we could have used our costumes.." said Mina.
"I mean it's only fair that we don't, the other classes besides 1B have costumes. The whole thing would be rigged." Said Kirishima.
"I know I know, I just thought it would be better if I stood out." Said Mina slumping on the table.
Izuku was sitting by himself thinking about the file, he hadn't opened it yet. He was going to wait until after the festival.
As Izuku was thinking Todoroki walked up behind him, "Midoriya, a word please."
Turning around Izuku found Todoroki looking down on him, "What is it?" Asked Izuku.
"The others may be afraid of you, but I'm not. You are nothing compared to me, I'll prove that by beating you and winning this tournament." Said Todoroki.
That surprised the whole class, Todoroki never really talked to anyone, yet here he was challenging Izuku.
Standing up Izuku stood eye to eye with Todoroki, "Let's get one thing straight, you are not better than me. I've seen your power and it's weak, just like you. So bring it on, I'll take you on any day of the week."
"Easy guys, let's not start any rivalries. We are in the same class." Said Kirishima, trying to keep the peace.
Todoroki narrowed his eyes before turning away, that's when Izuku yelled out, "Hey scar face,"
Todoroki turned around, "You'd stand a better chance if you'd use it. You know, your other side."
Todoroki's eyes widened, "Never.."
With that Todoroki walked out of the waiting room. "Midoriya, are you alright?" Asked Uraraka.
"I'm fine, sorry I didn't mean to worry you. Are you ready for this?" Asked Izuku, relaxing his face.
Uraraka nodded, "As ready as I'll ever be. Still a bit nervous."
"Just remember what we trained for and you'll do just fine." Said Izuku.
Just then there was an announcement over the intercom. "Will class 1A make their way towards the stadium!"
Walking toward the stadium Izuku could hear and feel the rumbling of the crowd. Stepping out of the tunnel the class was greeted by the cheers and applause of thousands of people. The arena was massive, and in the center of it was a large cement arena surrounded by a track and field ring. The class made their way into the arena along with the rest of the first year students.
"And here they are everyone! The world famous class 1A!" Yelled out Present Mic from the announcers booth. "I am here joined with their home room class teacher, Mr. Aizawa, also known as Eraserhead!"
Sitting beside Mic was a very wrapped up Aizawa, "You're too loud."
However Mic ignored Aizawa, "Now that everyone's here, let's take it down to our on the field referee. The 18 plus rated hero, Midnight!"
Walking onto a platform in the middle of the arena was Midnight in her hero costume. Standing atop a podium she cracked her whip grabbing the students attention. "Welcome all to UA's annual sports festival. Here you will be competing against every student in the first year for the title of UA's best! But in order to reach that, you must first take on some events!"
The crowd cheered, "If you'd turn your attention to the jumbotron, we have a list of all the possible events. The way we will pick is by random lottery. But first we need some motivation, that is why I'd like to invite class 1A's class president Izuku Midoriya to say a few words.
Izuku looked around shocked, "Huh? No one told me about this!"
The whole stadium cheered, Izuku looked around at his class to find them looking at him. That's when Izuku felt someone push him, looking behind him Izuku found Uraraka. "Come on go up, we are waiting on you."
"But what do I say?!" Asked Izuku.
Uraraka shrugged, "I don't know, just make it motivational."
Izuku walked past his class and toward the podium. He adjusted the mic and cleared his throat, "The hero course, only a select few are chosen or recommended to be in such a prestiges class. This class is meant to be the best of the best, to help those students become the best and strongest heroes in all of Japan. However, power can come from anywhere. It can appear from out of nowhere and surprise us all, this includes students of the others classes. It matters not where we came from, or what class we are in. We are all heroes in one way, shape, or form. And even someone in this stadium, or even someone watching from home can have the potential of being a hero. So good luck and let's have fun today."
The crowd erupted into cheer as Izuku made his way down the podium. Even the other classes were clapping, Izuku made his way back to his spot. "That was an amazing speech, very inspiring. But now it's time to get this show on the road by unveiling the first event!" Said Midnight pointing towards the giant screen.
That's when a wheel appeared with all the events, the wheel began to spin faster and faster. It then slowed down and stopped on an event. Midnight smiled, "Looks like for our first event we have the obstacle course!"
The class cheered, "This event takes place on the outside of the arena. Every first year will be running through a 4 kilometer long course. But unlike most days, you are allowed to use your quirks freely. Just don't leave the course or you are disqualified. Now let's get started shall we?" Asked Midnight licking her lips.
All of the classes were taken to a corridor which led to the outside of the stadium. The starting line was jam packed with students and it was hard to move. Izuku looked over to find Uraraka being pushed, reaching he grabbed her arm and pulled her in close. "Sorry about this, but I think it's better than getting trampled."
Uraraka had a slight blush on her cheeks, "T-Thanks Midoriya."
"Is everyone ready!?" asked Present Mic. "Well you better be, because we are starting in 3, 2, 1, GOOOO!"
A loud horn blew signaling the start of the obstacle race, the students all began to run. However before any of them could make it out of the tunnel, a giant wall of ice appeared in front of all of them.
And the one who put it there was Todoroki, "Sorry everyone but I can't have you getting in my way." but that's when he heard the sound of his ice breaking, looking back Todoroki saw metal claws piercing his ice.
The claws slashed down in an x formation, and then came the punch. The piece of ice shattered and out appeared Izuku, "Nice try, but you'll have to do better than that to stop me!"
Todoroki ignored Izuku and continued to run, but stopped when he saw what was in front of him. Standing several stories tall were three zero pointers, the same ones from the entrance exam. "And Todoroki has made it to the first obstacle! Let's see how he gets past the waves of robotos!" yelled out Present Mic.
Raising his left hand Todoroki pointed and fired a wave of ice that covered the three zero pointers. "I'll go right through them." said Todoroki as they fell.
Back with the others Izuku stopped in front of several smaller robots, these were the 2 and 3 pointers. "Oh this is going to be fun." said Izuku as he ran towards a 3 pointer. The robot used its mechanical tail to attack but Izuku jumped out of the way and slashed down, taking off it's tail.
The robot began to spark from the damage but that's when Izuku came in and stabbed his claws into the head of the robot. Taking it to the ground Izuku pulled out his claws, "Midoriya! Heads up!"
Looking back Izuku saw two robots flying at him, jumping into the air Izuku timed it and brought his claws down at the robots completely destroying it. "Nice work Uraraka, come on, we need to catch up to Todoroki."
The two then ran towards the second obstacle, they now stood on the edge of a cliff. The entire area had large stone pillars that were separated by thin rope. They could risk crossing but at the same time they would risk falling off the edge. "Huh, well this could be a problem." said Izuku, standing at the edge of the fall.
"This should be simple enough," said Uraraka, much to Izuku's surprise.
"How do you figure?" asked Izuku.
Uraraka smiled, "Did you already forget what my quirk is Midoriya?"
Izuku's eyes widened, "You thinking what I'm thinking?"
Uraraka nodded, "Oh yeah."
While the two were making a plan Bakugo and Todoroki were already half way through the second obstacle. "Get over here!" yelled out Bakugo as he used his explosions to jump from pillar to pillar.
Todoroki used his ice to freeze the rope and using it as a slide. The two front runners were just about over the second obstacle when all of a sudden Izuku and Uraraka came flying past the two.
"What's this!? Midoriya and Uraraka had just taken the lead!" yelled out Present Mic. The crowd all cheered when they saw Uraraka latched onto Izuku's back. With Uraraka on his back Izuku got a running start and actually jumped off the ledge, and in that moment Uraraka touched Izuku's back causing the both of them to float across at an increased speed.
"Is that even allowed!?" asked Mina.
"Let's see what our referee has to say about that?" asked Mic.
Midnight thought about it, "It's allowed! We never said students couldn't team up."
The crowd cheered as Izuku and Uraraka made it to the other side. Deactivating her quirk Uraraka landed on the ground, "Awesome work Uraraka, now let's go win this thing!"
Uraraka nodded, "Let's go!"
Bakugo looked like he was about to pop a blood vessel, "Y-YOU damn useless nerd! Get over here!"
Todoroki didn't say a word but used his ice to make a path to the other side. Izuku and Uraraka were now at the third and final obstacle.
Uraraka was about to run in when Izuku stopped her, "Wait, it's a trap."
She stopped just in time, her foot was hovering over a circular piece of earth. "What is that?"
"Looks like Midoriya made a good call! The next several meters are covered in mines! But don't worry, the blast won't kill you!" Announced Mic.
"Explosives, great. Uraraka do you think you could use your quirk on us again?" Asked Izuku.
"N-No, not to be mean Midoriya, but you're kind of heavy." Said Uraraka.
"Must be the metal inside me. Oh well, guess we'll have to think of another way…" that's when Izuku heard something behind him.
Jumping towards Uraraka, Izuku made sure to shield her. What followed was an explosion that hit Izuku in the back, ripping his uniform into shreds, and burning his back, "Out of my way round face!" Bakugo had just blasted past them. Then came Todoroki freezing the ground underneath him and creating a path.
"And just like that Midoriya and Uraraka just lost the lead!" yelled out Present Mic. "Can they catch them up with so little time!?"
"Don't count them out just yet, I think they have something planned." said Aizawa in a muffled voice.
"Midoriya, are you alright?" asked Uraraka.
Izuku grunted as the burns on his back healed, "Yeah I'm fine but we just lost our lead."
"Then let's get it back, shall we." said Izuku, looking down at the final obstacle. "Alright I'm about to do something really stupid but it should work. I know you're going to say something so that's why I just want you to do one thing for me."
Uraraka looked at him confused, "Okayyyy?"
"When I start running, stay behind me," That only made Uraraka even more confused, but she found out what he meant when Izuku started running into the mine field.
Present Mic's eyes widened, "What the hell! Midoriya is running through the minefield!"
An explosion rocked the area Izuku stepped on but from the smoke Izuku appeared with his arms crossed in an X formation. Uraraka watched as Izuku continued to run through without worry about himself, "You idiot!" She then ran behind the path Izuku was making, this made things a lot easier.
The explosions caught the attention of Bakugo and Todoroki, turning around they saw Izuku running directly at them. "That's just insane." said Todoroki.
Seeing a chance Bakugo pointed his hand at Todoroki and fired an explosion, "You should really pay attention to a real threat!"
As the explosion dissipated Todoroki stood there with a pillar of ice in between him and the blast. "So annoying."
The two went back and forth trying to get the other one to fall, but that's when they lost track of Izuku. "Sorry guys, but I'll be taking first place." Izuku then ran past the two.
Bakugo and Todoroki looked at each other, they then looked at the floor and heard a click. "Fu…" the ground beneath then exploded outward.
The two students were sent flying to the side, Bakugo slid to a stop covered in scratches. Looking up he saw Uraraka running past him which only pissed him off, "EVEN ROUND FACE!" slowly picking himself up Bakugo pointed his hands behind him and fired off explosions.
At the same time Todoroki got up and threw his hand forward creating another sheet of ice over the mines. "I have to win, in order to prove him wrong."
Bakugo and Todoroki easily passed Uraraka but the real trouble was Izuku. Looking back Izuku saw the two had passed Uraraka and they were quickly catching up to him. "If I can't win, then I'll make sure you two don't!"
Stopping Izuku began to run towards Bakugo and Todoroki, the audience were surprised. "What is Midoriya thinking!?" yelled out Present Mic.
Using his legs Izuku pounced at the two students, taking off guard Izuku grabbed them by the face and proceeded to slam them into the ground. Bakugo grunted in pain, "W-Why you!" he tried to reach out to blast Izuku only to have his face pushed deeper into the ground.
Todoroki had the same problem but he got smart, since Izuku was grabbing his face Todoroki activated his ice. The ice began to freeze Izuku's hand, ice crystals began to form on his hand as it slowly crawled up his arm.
Izuku winced in pain as he felt his hand slowly freezing over, but he endured. But it was Todoroki that was surprised, 'His grip isn't loosening! His entire arm is almost frozen over, he must be in immense pain!'
As this was going on Uraraka had actually ran past the three and saw Izuku's arm freezing over. Uraraka wanted to stop but Izuku gave her a look that said keep going no matter what, so she did. Uraraka used her quirk on herself to float over the minefield and was now in the final stretch of the race, she could see the finish line. "Thanks to Midoriya's intervention, it looks like Uraraka is going to win the race!" Present Mic yelled out.
Hearing that Izuku smirked, "Well guys, it's been fun but I think it's time to let you guys have a shot at winning now." Gripping their heads Izuku slammed them down into the ground one final time before getting off of them.
He then ran into the minefield again, Bakugo and Todoroki got up and quickly chased after him. Using their quirks they passed him but it was already too late, "OCHACO URARAKA has finished the race! She just beat out all of the first years!" Yelled out Present Mic.
The crowd cheered, and on the jumbotron Uraraka smiled and waved at the crowd. By the end of it Izuku placed 4th but he didn't care, Uraraka had gotten first place. Izuku crossed the finish line and looked at his arm still frozen over. "Midoriya!" Uraraka called out to him. "Your arm is it okay?"
Izuku looked at her, "It's fine, but you might want to look away for a second." Uraraka did what she was told. Uraraka couldn't see it but she could hear it, the sound of ice shattering was heard followed by a crunching noise.
Izuku punched his arm causing the ice to shatter, however that also caused his skin at least the frozen parts to fall off leaving only the red of muscle. After a second however his skin regenerated, "Alright we're good."
Uraraka turned around to see Izuku's arm completely healed and pieces of ice on the floor. "Good thing I didn't look, so anyway I just wanted to thank you. Without you I would have never gotten first place."
"Hey don't worry about it, I know how much it means to you to do well in this festival. Think of it as me investing in your future." said Izuku with a smile on his face.
"Thanks Midoriya it means alot." With that the two waited for everyone else to finish. Only the top 42 students would move onto the next round, so after the 42 were chosen they went back to the arena.
"Good work everyone! You have passed the preliminaries, but now it's time to move onto the next event!" Pointing up to the screen the words Cavalry Battle appeared. "So let's explain the rules, students must form teams with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 4. Each student will be awarded a point value determined by place in the obstacle race. The higher up you placed the more points you will be worth."
Uraraka nodded, "That makes sense, since I got first place I should be worth the most."
Midnight smiled, "This year first place will be worth 10 million points!"
Instantly Uraraka felt a shiver run down her spine, turning around she saw all 40 of her opponents looking at her. "Uh oh." Only Izuku wasn't staring at her.
"You have 10 minutes to form teams, good luck!" with that the students went off to find teammates.
"So what do you say Uraraka, want to team up?" asked Izuku.
Uraraka's eyes widened, "You mean it! But people are going to come after me and my points."
Izuku smiled, "Let them come, I'll make sure they don't get to you."
"Thanks Midoriya, alright let's do this!" the two nodded. "But we still need at least one more person, but who?"
That's when someone appeared in-between the two, "Hey! Let me join your team." Said a girl with pink hair.
"And who are you?" Asked Izuku.
"Right, my name is Mei Hatsume from the support department. It's nice to meet you." Said Hatsume.
"Nice to meet you, so I got to ask, why us? There's going to be a lot of people coming after us." Explained Uraraka.
"Exposure, since you're miss 10 million everyone will be looking at you. That will give me the perfect chance to show off my babies!" Said Hatsume.
Izuku was confused "Babies?"
"Yeah! That and well because of him too." Hatsume said, pointing to Izuku. "Those claws! They are amazing, I just have to get a better look at them."
Izuku raised his hand and popped his claws, "What these? They aren't special, they're just steel."
Hatsume's eyes gleamed as she ran over to inspect them, "Aren't special? Quite the opposite, and this isn't steel. These are...well I can't tell you what it is, but it's not steel that's for sure."
Izuku raised an eyebrow, "Really? I'll have to read the file to find out." Izuku then retracted his claws much to Hatsume's displeasure. "So what's this about babies?"
"Oh right," Hatsume then pulled out what appeared to be a jetpack and large boots. "Tada! Babies of my very own, built them myself."
"What's that one?" asked Uraraka, pointing at a large circular shield.
Hatsume smiled, "I'm glad you asked, that is my unbreakable shield." Izuku reached out and grabbed it. "It's made of a special steel compound that has…" that's when the sound of metal was heard. Looking over Hatsume saw Izuku's claws had sliced the shield into pieces.
Izuku looked at Hatsume, "Not strong as I thought it was going to be, sorry."
"T-That's amazing! Now I really want to look at your claws!" said Hatsume with a smile.
Izuku looked at the other gadgets, "Hmm this could work, Uraraka, I say we let Hatsume into the team."
Uraraka agreed, "Yeah we could use her babies."
"Yes! Thank you so much, oh and after this is all done swing by the support lab I want to get a better look at those claws." said Hatsume.
"Sure, I'm also curious as to what they are made of," said Izuku.
"We should get one more team member just in case," suggested Uraraka.
Izuku thought about it, "There might be one person that might join us."
Unknown Location
Shigaraki sat on a stool watching the UA sports festival broadcast. "Shigaraki, he's ready." Said Kurogiri.
Shigaraki got up, "Bring him in."
Just then a black portal opened up in the middle of the bar. "Good to see you, I heard you have a way to kill a certain someone."
From the portal a tall man with long black hair came out from the portal. He had a dark combat suit, two katanas on his back, along with 6 individual smaller knives on his side. "Depends, can this person heal fast?"
Shigaraki nodded, "Very."
"Then I have just the thing. So tell me, who is it? Another hero?" asked the man.
"Not quite, but he is a killer who's killed countless and might become a hero." explained the doctor appearing from the door.
The man's eyes widened at the sight of the doctor, "YOU!"
"Yes it's me, how have you been, Stain." said the doctor with a smile.
AN: Dun Dun Dun! All Might is giving Izuku a fake file, what will it say and will it come back to bite them in the ass? Will Izuku ever know the truth? If he ever does, he is going to hate the school! Stain knows who the doctor is but how? Find out next time! Thanks for reading and stay safe!
