Chapter 20:
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's…
Summary:
The boys return to school and choose their hero names, Aizawa goes through the draft picks. Todoroki talks to his father and the boys decide where they want to intern. If there is time, we might get to the stain fight.
Two days after the Sports Festival the boys are headed to school, rested up emotions in check sitting on the train ready to get to school.
"Oi, Look it our finalists of the Sports Festival" One civilian states
"You're Midoriya from the hero course, right?" Another asks.
"I really thought you were gonna win against Bakugo." One comments
"Wasn't Bakugo the kid that was restrained for the ceremony?" A civilian sneers.
"Yea he was, wasn't he also part of the sludge villain attack?" A woman in the crowd points out
The comments and questions don't stop until they are off the train. Izuku had to tighten his hold on Katsuki so he wouldn't pummel the civilian that brought up his restraint. Not many people know this but Katsuki suffers from claustrophobia, brought on by the sludge villain attack. He was suffocating and not a single pro hero was doing anything. It took another 15-year-old boy to save his life. No one talks about it but the boys know that if Izuku didn't show up when he did the pro's would have just sat there and watched as he died. When that muzzle and chains bounded him, he was rightfully panicking, he made eye contact with Izuku to help him. He was on the verge of passing out in that cement box when All Might pulled the muzzle off him. He understands why Cementoss hid him from view, but that made it worse. The walls were closing in on him and he felt his oxygen leaving him faster then he ever thought was possible.
The boys are already feeling exhausted and the day hasn't even started yet. As they are heading into school even Iida seems subdued. They heard the Hero Killer Stain attacked Ingenium, it doesn't take a genius to know that they are related. Ingenium did not deserve to be cut down he was a great hero. He will keep an eye out on Iida, he can't do much more then that.
They enter the classroom about fifteen minutes early. Opening the door they are immediately drawn into the other students conversations. "I had all these people talking to me on the way here!" Ochaco states she looks over at the boys eyes finding Bakugo. The comments were probably degrading to Katsuki if judging by the apologetic face Ochaco is wearing.
"Same here! So many stares… it was embarrassing!" Mina comments.
"Me too." Kirishima adds.
"All these grade-schoolers told me I made a good effort." Sero said.
"Good effort" Tsuyu mumbles
Aizawa strolls in and calls out a "Morning" all his bandages are removed, he has scars under his eyes.
"GOOD MORNING" the class cheers.
"Glad too see the bandages off, Sensei" Tsuyu comments cheerfully.
"The old lady and Izuku's treatment was effective" Aizawa brushes off "but never mind that. Today we've got hero informatics class. And a special one at that"
"Stuff about hero law… I suck at that" Kirishima mumbles under his breath.
"A special one? Don't tell me it's a pop quiz! Give us a break…" Kaminari groans.
Not paying any mind to the groaning and grumbling students Aizawa continues "you'll be coming up with your hero names."
"AWESOME! TIME TO SHINE!" Cheers the class.
"But first… considering the pro draft pick I mentioned the other day…" Aizawa interrupts the cheering and chattering students. Grabbing everyone's attention he continues "it's based on who the pros think will be ready to join the hero work force after another two or three years of experience… So you can say that it's a way for them to show interest in your futures. But there's ample time for their interest to wane before you graduate. Any and all offers can be revoked. It happens more often then you think."
"Stupid adults and their whims" Kaminari grumbles.
"So if we're picked now that just means there will be higher hurdles in the years to come!" Ace states.
"Yes. Now here're the complete draft pick numbers." Aizawa shows the numbers on the board.
Todoroki – 4123
Midoriya – 3521
Bakugo – 3456
Ace – 2651
Luffy – 2441
Tokoyami – 360
Kaminari – 272
Yaoyorozu – 108
Kirishima – 68
Uraraka – 20
Sero – 14
"Usually the Numbers are more evenly spread out" Aizawa states "It appears our top students took most of the spotlight. It is not uncommon for pro heroes to submit requests for multiple students."
"Gahh! They are in a whole other league!" Shouts Kirishima.
"These pros have no eye for talent" Complained Aoyama.
"I can understand Midoriya, Bakugo, Ace and Luffy but wasn't Todoroki taken out by Izuku in the second round. How did he get so many votes." Kaminari wonders.
"I thought as the winner Bakugo would have gotten the most" Ochaco inquires.
"Guess they were scared of the guy who was literally chained to the winners stand" Sero mindlessly comments.
"what the hell are pros doing getting intimidated" Katsuki shouts full of faux bravado. He is not willing to show these extras that their comments hurt.
Izuku eyes go dark as he slams his hand on the desk. This move shocks the entire class. "The pro that restrained Kacchan was in the wrong and tried to dehumanize and humiliate him. That was not a show of being intimidated by Kacchan that was a clear power play. And you idiots have no idea what really happened. Shut up and stop talking about it. The hero intentionally baited him and used Kacchan reaction to justify tying up a child."
Aizawa steps in "With that settled… Whether you were picked or not… you'll all have a chance to work alongside the pros." Aizawa states glaring at the class "It's true that you all have already experienced far more then most, but seeing the pros in action and taking part yourselves will still be worthwhile training."
"That's where our hero names come in!" Sato exclaims.
"This is really getting fun!" Ochaco states cheerfully.
"They're only tentative, but you still want to pick something appropriate…"
"OR ELSE YOU'LL KNOW TRUE HELL!" Shouted a very familiar female voice. "The name you pick now…" she pauses as she reveals herself. Midnight smirks at the gasps the children let out and continues "may be what the world ends up calling you"
"MIDNIGHT?!" the class screeches.
"Yes true enough…" Aizawa states "and Midnight here will be assessing the sensibility of the names you pick." He looks around for his sleeping bag "I'm not good at that" he mumbles out as he finds it. "What future do you see for yourself? The names you choose will bring you closer to cementing a certain image…" He pauses as he goes into his sleeping bag "Because names are capable of reflecting ones character." He finishes as he zips up his sleeping bag and lays on the floor behind the desk.
All the students have thoughtful looks on their faces. About 15 minutes later Midnight interrupts "Lets finish up. We can start with whoever is ready!"
The first student up is Aoyama murmurs break out among the students "Sheesh! Aoyama got guts!" as he makes his way to the podium, he says "Here I go." And flashes his board "The shining hero: I cannot stop twinkling"
"It's a whole sentence" Shouts the class.
"It'll be easier if you take out the "I" and use "can't" instead of "Cannot"" Midnight offers.
Aoyama smiles blindingly at the teacher "I see, mademoiselle!"
"What the hell kid?!" Midnight shouts.
Mina steps up next "Ok I'm next, call me Alien Queen!"
"From the sequel?! Is it because her blood was super acidic?! That's terrible!" Midnight rejects.
Tsuyu holds her hand up "Can I go next, please" at Midnights nod Tsuyu goes to the podium "I've had this thought out since elementary school." She flips her board "Call me Froppy"
"SO CUTE! It makes you sound like you'd be easy to get to know" Midnight approves. She addresses the class "the rest of you take note. This is a perfectly lovable name" She turns back to Tsuyu "Thank you Froppy. You've turned the mood around!"
Kirishima goes next "This is me Red Riot!"
"Red Riot could this be an homage to Chivalrous Hero: Crimson Riot?" Midnight inquires
"Right" Kirishima blushes a little bit "I know he's from back in the day, but Crimson's the kind of hero I want to be" He states proudly.
"HEH, HEH… Just know that bearing the name of your personal hero comes with a lot of pressure." Midnight comments.
"I'm ready for that!" Kirishima boasts confidently.
'That's pretty cool Kirishima' Luffy smiles his soulmate is so cool.
Jiro goes next after teasing Kaminari "Call me Earphone Jack"
Followed by Shoji "Tentacole"
Sero goes next "Cellophane"
Ojiro scratches the back of his head with his tail as he presents "Tailman"
Sato presents his hero name as "Sugarman" getting murmurs of "copycat" from Ojiro.
Mina goes up again and presents "Pinky" Midnight approves
Kaminari goes up and presents "Chargebolt"
"You are all doing great let's keep them coming"
Momo goes up saying "I hope I do justice to this name" as she present "Creati". Midnight approves with a "How Creative"
Todoroki approaches with just his name "Shoto"
"Just your name?! Really?!"
"Yeah" he states blandly. He is still unsure if he accepts his fire or not so for now, he is just "Shoto"
Tokoyami presents "Tsukuyomi" Midnight approves "God of the Night, how inspiring"
Koda presents "Anima" Midnight shouts out a resounding "YES!"
Bakugo stomps up to the podium "King Explosion Murder!" Midnight immediately rejects "No Good. Try Again." He stomps off
Ochaco excitedly goes to the podium presenting "Uravity" Midnight beams "How Punny!"
Midnight looks over the class, "That went smoother that expected!" she glances out "all that is left is Bakugo's Revision, Iida, Midoriya, Ace and Luffy."
Iida reluctantly heads to the podium and presents "Tenya" Midnight considers "you too huh? Just your names"
Ace heads up next and presents "Fire-Fist Ace" Midnight approves "It inspires strength, good"
Luffy bounces up excitedly "Me next" he rockets to the podium and presents "Straw-hat Luffy"
"That's more of a symbol, are you sure?" Midnight asks.
Luffy pulls the hat off his head and looks at it in reverence "This hat was trusted to me to be the best person I can be. This hat represents freedom, I want people to see this Straw hat and know that they will be free of fear."
"That's is a symbol I can get behind" Midnight Approves. "All that is left is Bakugo and Midoriya"
Both boys step up to the podium "We are the Ultimate Duo: Fuji" Midoriya starts "Raikan" Katsuki finishes.
"Are you sure about that, most hero partnerships do not last long." Midnight comments.
"We are sure! We will be the best hero team ever." Izuku states brimming with determination. Katsuki nods in agreement the same determination filling his eyes.
Aizawa wakes up after the class chose their hero names. "Your internships start in a week." Aizawa states getting out of his sleeping bag. "For this all- important decision I'll be handing out personalized list to those who were drafted" He picks up a stack of papers. "You may choose from among those who scouted you." He hands out the packets to the students that were drafted.
"For those who were not drafted" he pulls out another list of agencies. "the list I just passed out contains forty agencies from all over the country that are willing to accept interns. You will choose one from that list." Aizawa finishes.
"Each has a different specialty and region." Midnight starts. "Give your choice some real thought"
"I'm going for major crime in the big city!" Kirishima decides.
"I'd like a place where I can deal with floods" Tsuyu states.
"Submit your choices by this weekend." Midnight informs.
"We've only got two days to pick!?" The class screeches.
Izuku, Katsuki, Ace and Luffy all look at their picks. The first on all their lists is "Red Force" They all look terrified at the prospects of working with Shanks. They didn't even know Shanks could do that as a teacher. But they suppose he does have an Agency… even if they know it is mostly for show. It is more of a training facility for quirks and Haki, but it is listed as an Agency. Ace glances at Todoroki, he notices how Todoroki's eyes narrow at the list he is given.
"Is you dad on there?" Ace asks in a whisper.
"Yea he is going to want me to intern under him." Todoroki states monotonously.
"Can I see your list?" Ace asks holding his hand out. He also got Endeavor's Hero Agency probably because he is a fire user. Todoroki looks at ace "Can I see your list then?" Ace nods and hands over his list. He studies Todoroki's list and notices "Red Force" toward the bottom. He smiles and hands back the list.
"Hey, you have "Red Force" on you list. I have never heard of it"
"It's Shanks' Agency. It is more of a training facility for quirks and such." Ace starts. "If you want to go to Endeavor's Agency, I will follow you."
"Umm… You don't have to do that." Todoroki grumbles.
"I promised you didn't I" Ace starts at Todoroki's shocked look he continued "I told you I wasn't going to let you do this on your own. If we go to Endeavor's and he steps out of line I can control his Fire. If we go to Shanks' Agency, I can help you control it on your own. You don't need to rely on your father I promise you."
Izuku listening on the conversation chimes in "Remember our fight Todoroki?" At the boys nod he continues "Remember how I said it is your power not his? Well you need to make it your own and control it your way not your fathers. So come with us to Shanks Agency."
Todoroki still looks over his list "Thanks for the offer, I need to think about it."
Luffy goes to Kirishima. "Hey Kiri? Umm I was wondering can I see your list? Have you chosen where you want to intern at?"
"I think I'm gonna intern at Fourth Kind's Agency" Kirishima states.
"Oh I didn't see that agency on my lists" Luffy states rubbing the back of his neck.
Kirishima looks thoughtful "Where are you guys interning?"
"We all have "Red Force" on our lists so we wanted to go there. Ace is going to follow Todoroki they both have Endeavor's Agency. Todoroki also has "Red Force" but he is undecided. I wanted to know if you had it too." Luffy says nervously.
"I see. Yea I have it. I'm sorry Luffy, I've wanted to intern with the Chivalrous Hero for a long time." Kirishima states looking a little guilty.
Luffy forces a smile "Nah it's ok Kirishima, I understand. Have fun."
Not knowing Luffy for long he missed the forced smile. Kirishima smiles back "Thanks bro, you have fun too"
Ochaco and Tsuyu are talking about their lists "So Ochaco have you decided where you want to intern?"
"Umm I was thinking the Battle Hero Gunhead's Agency."
"Isn't he a tough- and -tumble scrapper?! You're going with him!?"
"Yeah I mean he drafted me"
"I would have thought you would have interned with Thirteen after you fangirled during the USJ" Jiro chimes in.
"Getting stronger opens up all sorts of possibilities!" Ochaco pumps her fists out "And just doing things the same old way is kind of limiting! Or something!" She punches the air. "In the end… my fight against Bakugo got me thinking."
"Makes sense, you want some combat experience." Jiro comments and Ochaco nods.
Todoroki taps Aces shoulder "Umm If I put my internship in to Endeavors agency will you come with me."
"Of course I will. We are in this together." Ace smiles at the other boy.
Todoroki nods and gives Ace a quiet "Thank You"
"Looks like its just me and Kacchan training with Shanks. I wonder where Luffy is going" Izuku mutters out loud. Izuku watched as Luffy walked out of the classroom shoulder slumped a bit. Izuku gets up to follow him.
"Luffy Wait up" Izuku calls.
"Hey Izuku" Luffy forces out happily.
"Oh Luffy, what's wrong?" Luffy should know that Izuku can tell he is upset.
"Umm would you believe me if I said nothing?" Luffy mumbles out.
"Nope, cause that is a lie" Izuku smiles at the other boy.
"Figures" Luffy mutters under his breath, then takes a deep breath to calm himself "I wanted to work with Kiri, but he already picked his Agency and It is not one I have on my lists. I've double and triple checked. I get it; he has been wanting to intern there since middle school. I'm not mad or anything and I offered him to come with us, but he didn't budge." Luffy is trembling a bit voice shaky. "I guess I'm interning with You and Kats."
"Oh Luffy, everything will turn out ok. It is only for a week."
"But Ace and Todoroki are gonna intern together, you and Kats are interning together. Why doesn't my soulmate want to intern with me?"
"I don't think that is the case Lu. I think Kirishima is going to train with the Chivalrous Hero so he can see what else makes a good hero besides combat prowess."
"Yea, but it still hurts though." Luffy pouts "I understand though, so I won't push him. Plus there are other times we can train together. I think even if I had the same Agency, I still would have chosen Shanks I need help with Gear fourth."
"What's Gear fourth?" Izuku asks he didn't know Luffy was working on another gear.
"Oh right I've been working on it in secret. But I am trying to combine Armament Haki with my Rubber to increase all my base stats for a limited time." Luffy states excitedly. "But every time I try to add Haki to my rubber I lose the rubber."
"well I guess that makes sense, Haki is supposed to negate powers more so for us. But if it was possible to add Haki to rubber while also maintaining elasticity. And the ways it could be applied are endless you could even enhance certain parts of your body to increase speed and agility instead of strength or you could focus on just strength and durability with limiting mobility. The possible weaknesses would be If how taxing would it be on your body and are there ways, we could overcome this." Izuku starts muttering fingers twitching as if he was writing in his notebook. Luffy finds it interesting that Izuku eyes glaze over as he thinks about all the applications and weakness a potential form would have. Katsuki walks out and looks between Luffy and Izuku.
"What's got the nerd muttering?" Katsuki asks Luffy eyebrow raised.
"Sorry Kats, I may have mentioned a new gear I'm working on. I also mentioned the trouble I am having with it." Luffy states sheepishly.
"Why would you do that?! You know how he gets." Katsuki groans. He walks over to Izuku and slaps the back of his head "Oi nerd, stop muttering" Izuku's eyes clear and he blinks owlishly at Katsuki.
"Kacchan?" Izuku looks around "When did you get out here?"
"doesn't matter" Katsuki smirks "You ready to go we are dismissed."
"Oh yea, Where's Ace and Todoroki?" Izuku asks
"They are headed to the hospital to visit someone." Katsuki informs.
"And Kirishima?" Luffy asks hopefully.
"Ummm he mentioned something he had to do after school. He said he'll see you tomorrow"
"Oh umm … you don't think… he might be…. Never mind it's stupid." Luffy mumbles looking down at the ground. "He said he'll see me tomorrow, so it's ok" Luffy plasters on his big smile trying to seem like everything is fine. To Luffy it seems like since the Sports Festival Kirishima has avoided spending any time with Luffy. Besides the puppy pile but Luffy doesn't think that counts because Kirishima came for Izuku not because he wanted to see Luffy. He doesn't know what he did, but he will figure it out and apologize for it tomorrow. Maybe he could get Kirishima a gift of meat, meat fixes everything. Set with a new determination Luffy starts walking out of the school.
Katsuki looks at Luffy's back "Ummm did I miss something? Luffy seems upset."
"Kirishima declined the offer Luffy gave him to intern together. Luffy is upset because Ace and Todoroki are going to Endeavor's Agency and Me and You are going to Red Force. Luffy wanted to spend time training with his soulmate." Izuku gives Katsuki the run down.
"They have been pretty distant toward each other huh?" Katsuki points out.
"Yeah, I think this is something they have to work out on their own" Izuku states following Luffy out. Luffy looks like he is a man on a mission. "Oi, Luffy why are you in such a rush?"
"Oh umm I was thinking of getting an apology gift for Kirishima, I'm not sure what I did but meat should fix it" Luffy states like meat solves all problems in life. Well to him it does; besides Kirishima stated he liked meat as well. Maybe that is why he is mad because Luffy said he wouldn't share his meat. Hope blooms in Luffy's chest maybe a gift of meat will show Kirishima that he could be willing to share his meat sometimes.
"Maybe instead of buying the meat you can try taking Kirishima out to dinner and talk." Izuku suggests.
"Besides if you get meat right now you will not be able to stop yourself from eating it." Katsuki smirks. Seeing Luffy pout Katsuki adds "That would just make you feel worse right?"
Luffy thinks about it "I guess you're right, but I still want to get him something"
"How about you order the meat and I'll go pick it up and keep it away from you until you can give it to Kirishima?" Izuku offers.
Luffy nods "that sounds perfect". Luffy pulls out his phone and dials the number for his favorite deli. After a few seconds the line opens with a female voice of the other side.
"Thank you for calling Three Jerks, how may I help you?" the female greets.
"Hello Kojika, Its Luffy" Luffy greets back.
"Hello Luffy, what can I get my favorite customer today?" Kojika asks.
"Ummm I need the best meat gift you can make. Oh and one of the Jerky bouquets." Luffy excited places his order.
"Our best meat gift basket is the Smoked Lovers. With the Bouquet you are looking at a total cost of 18,637.85 yen." Kojika rings up.
"Sounds great, Izuku will be by to pick it up later." Luffy confirms.
"Ok thank you for placing an order with us. Should be ready in about an hour." Kojika informs.
Luffy confirms and says his goodbyes. He looks over to Izuku "She said it will be ready in an hour. I have the money on me. Do you remember where it is?"
"Yes Luffy, you have dragged me there enough times for me to remember. We can all go and Luffy can get a snack. Ill pick up the gift and keep it away from you."
All signs of Luffy's sadness disappeared at the prospect of getting meat. The boys head over to get the gifts, and Luffy's snack. Shockingly Luffy didn't attempt to take any of the meat from the gift baskets. He must really like Kirishima to not try to taste test.
"So Luffy?" Izuku begins not sure where this conversation will go. Grabbing the boy's attention Izuku continues "How are you feeling?"
"Excited" Luffy states "I can't wait to give this Kirishima."
"Don't you want to try a piece?" Izuku taunts.
Luffy's mouth waters, his fingers twitch as if to grab the meat. He clenches his hands into fists and shakes his head "No, I will give all this meat to Kirishima. Maybe he will forgive me for what ever I did."
Katsuki and Izuku give each other a look. "I'm sure this is all a misunderstanding but either way I guess we will find out tomorrow." Katsuki states then smirks "If your gift doesn't work, I can always kick his ass until he forgives you."
"I can kick his ass myself, Kats" Luffy pouts "but thank you, for offering"
The next day Luffy wakes up the others. He wants to get to school and see Kirishima and give him his gift. He is brimming with anxious energy, bouncing around and fidgeting during breakfast, during the train ride to the school, and sitting in the classroom waiting for Kirishima to show up. Katsuki is just about to hit the rubber boy hard enough to put him to sleep when the door opens up.
Luffy watches the door like a hawk, he shoots out of his seat as soon as Kirishima's distinctive red hair comes into view. He tackles Kirishima to the ground, Kirishima eeps and activates his hardening quirk as he tumbles to the ground. Dazed and confused he looks at Luffy. Luffy is excitedly rambling "I got you something, I don't know what I did but I hope this gets you to forgive me."
Kirishima looks even more confused and tries to sit up and dislodge the rubber teen. Said teen has his limbs wrapped around Kirishima multiple times. "Huh? What are you talking about Luffy."
Luffy scrambles off Kirishima sensing his discomfort. He holds out a hand to Kirishima waiting for the boy to grab it. Pulling the other boy to his feet he leads Kirishima into the classroom. Izuku is guarding the gift basket so none of the other students try to take any. Luffy walks with Kirishima to his desk, when the boys get there Izuku moves out of the way. Kirishima's eye go wide seeing the neatly wrapped gift basket on his desk. "Is this for me?"
Luffy nods excitedly, he hopes his gift would make up for what ever he did wrong. "Yeah, but that's not all…" Luffy chances a look at the other boy. Why is this so hard? He was so excited to do this, why is he suddenly so nervous?
"Why?" Kirishima can't say anything more then that. This is not what he expected when he got to school today.
"Well I was hoping this would make up for whatever I did." Luffy states looking at the ground.
"Let me get this right, you think you did something wrong?" Kirishima asks staring at the other boy getting a nod from Luffy. "Ok, so you got me a gift, hoping I would forgive you for whatever you think you did?" He gets another nod from the boy. "I see, thank you Luffy, but you didn't do anything that requires forgiveness"
"Huh, I didn't?" Luffy asks confused. "But then why… Since the Sport Festival… we have only spent time together once. And that was for Izuku. I thought maybe I did something wrong and this would fix it." He looks almost scared.
Kirishima looks down a mix of guilt, shame and anger on his face. "I'm sorry Luffy." He didn't realize Luffy thought all that. He wanted to hug the boy but everyone in the class was looking at them. He blushed "Can we talk about his later, in private?" He asked quietly, face starting to blush.
"Yea I wanted to invite you to dinner tonight so we can talk then." Luffy states in a faux calm voice. He walks back to his seat and slumps. Kirishima looks down at the gift Luffy gave him. He is not sure what he is supposed to be feeling, he knows he feels guilty; he didn't mean for Luffy to think he was mad at him. The sport Festival opened his eyes to many things concerning the other boy. At first, he was jealous of the relationship Luffy has with the others. How well they work together, how he will never be anything more than a burden to the bright boy. He wanted to prove that he was strong during his matches during the Sports Festival, but he was taken out by Bakugo. Watching the final fights of the boys made him realize how far the gap between him and them is. Even Todoroki is closer to their level then he is. How can he protect his soulmate if he is such a weakling. He has been spending time with Tetsutetsu to train, they decided they would go to the same hero agency so they can train more. He though maybe he could bounce some ideas off the Metal boy. There quirks are practically the same.
During his thoughts Aizawa strolls in giving his grunted out "morning" greeting. He gives the class this period to submit the support add on requests for their costumes so they can be ready for their internships.
"So Ace, did you put in your request to go to Endeavor's agency?"
"Yea Todoroki and I placed them yesterday." Ace confirms then looks at Luffy "Anyone wanna fill me in on what is going on between Kirishima and Luffy"
Luffy ignores Ace, Izuku and Katsuki share a look. "we are not too sure what happened. But Luffy thinks Kirishima is upset with him." Izuku sniffs the air "I don't sense any anger or aggression coming off him, mostly shame and guilt."
Ace considers for a moment "When did this start?"
"Around the Sports Festival." Katsuki states uninterested in the drama.
"Maybe he just needs some time to think things over" Ace contemplates. The other boys give him confused looks, Ace sighs and continues "A lot of things were brought out into the open. We held back less against the other students. Maybe he feels guilty because he feels he can't protect you. Maybe he feels like you would be disappointed in him as a soulmate because he doesn't feel he can stand beside you in battle."
"Yea, I guess" Luffy looks down at his desk. Remembering something Luffy perks up "Hey Todoroki, how's your mom doing?"
Todoroki looks a Luffy "She's doing alright, she was really happy I found my match."
Ace chuckles "She told me so many stories about our little Shoto. He sounded adorable" Todoroki blushes. Ace laughs a little harder at the boys embarrassment. "Any ways, Izuku, Blasty are you guys gonna go to Red Force for the internships?"
"Yea we turned in our papers in yesterday, Luffy is also coming with us." Izuku states.
Luffy tunes out the rest of the conversation. Thinking about his dinner with Kirishima they are going to Katsukura Tonkatsu in town. Katsuki and Izuku went there for Izuku's birthday. Izuku told Luffy that it was a nice cozy place great for a date, or in Luffy's case an apology dinner.
Its the end of the day Luffy waves off the other boys as he sits outside the school and waits for Kirishima. The longer he waits the more his excited fidgeting turns into nervous fidgeting. After what felt like a decade but was only about 15 minutes, Kirishima finally comes out. Luffy forgetting his nerves stand up and walks to Kirishima "Hey Kirishima, umm did you still want to come with me to dinner. I made a reservation for us."
Kirishima rubs the back of his neck "Yeah, do we have time to change first?"
"Yea the place is close to here I made the reservation for 5pm so we have a couple of hours before we need to be there." Luffy informs.
"Ok well we can go over to my place and change if you brought something to change into." Kirishima offers. Luffy nods and follows the boy to his house. He doesn't say much he wants to wait until Kirishima is ready to talk before he pries. They change in silence and head out the door walking back the way they came. He doesn't know how much more he can take when finally Kirishima starts to talk to him. "So are you excited for your internship? You're going to Red Force, right? Who's the hero you will be working under?"
"I don't know how much I'm supposed to tell you… but it Shanks' Agency. It's more like a training facility, that does patrols on requests. Usually the requests come in from U.A." Luffy explains.
"I see, so not your typical hero agency. Are you upset with me?" Kirishima asks solemnly.
"What? No. Why would I be upset?" Luffy asks completely confused that Kirishima thinks Luffy could ever be mad at him.
"You seemed upset when I chose to go to a different agency" Kirishima clarifies.
"Oh yea, that hurt, and made me sad. I realized that you wanted to grow as a hero in your own way. So I guess I can't be too upset. I was more upset that Ace and Todoroki are interning together, and Izuku and Kats are never apart. I guess I just wanted to spend some time with you." Luffy explains.
"I'm sorry Luffy. I have just had some things on my mind since the Sports Festival. I have put a lot of thought into training my quirk. I have been training with Tetsutetsu for the last couple of weeks." Kirishima states.
"Oh." Luffy states simply.
"Tetsutetsu's quirk is exactly like mine so I thought I could bounce some ideas of him."
"Make sense" Luffy nods his head in understanding. "So you're not avoiding me because your mad at me"
"No I am not mad at you Luffy" Kirishima starts, it's now or never "I am not sure exactly why I didn't tell you this before. I guess I felt embarrassed, guilty, possibly a little shame too."
"What? Why?" Luffy ask curiously.
Kirishima scratches the back of his neck "Because I'm supposed protect you, just like you are supposed to protect me. But I am so far behind you in skill that I don't think I could protect you. Seeing Izuku take a blow to protect Aizawa made me realize that up against those villains I don't stand a chance. I just don't feel like I'm worthy of you yet."
"I think your more then worthy of me. Kirishima I trained to protect myself so Izuku can focus on healing others. I don't think you a weak. You are my unbreakable shield, my mountain. Everyone needs to be protected at one point or another." Luffy tries to reassure the redhead.
"Thank you Luffy" Kirishima grabs Luffy's hand. Luffy guides him to the restaurant. They are seated in the back in a secluded corner. Kirishima rubs the back of Luffy's hand with his thumb and clears his throat "There is something else I wanted to talk to you about. But I uhh chickened out."
"What is it?" Luffy asks curiously
"It's stupid to even be nervous but I just can't help it." Kirishima starts. Before Luffy can say anything Kirishima huffs out a sigh "Well I know we are soulmates, but I …was wondering… if maybe… you would umm like to actually date me?" Kirishima is looking at his hands he doesn't look at Luffy as he finishes. After a few moments of silence Kirishima starts panicking "I mean I would like to be more open about our relationship that people know we are together. Maybe go on dates and hold hands and possibly more when we are ready."
Luffy lets a soft "Kirishima" pass his lips. Kirishima glances up at Luffy. Luffy doesn't know what to say so he puts his hand gently on Kirishima's face and leans forward. He has seen Izuku and Katsuki kiss before, so he tries to mimic their actions. Kirishima's eyes a wide as Luffy leans in closer. When Luffy is a breath away for Kirishima's lips, Kirishima closes the gap connecting his lips to the rubber boy. It's a soft kiss, more like a press of lips. Luffy smiles and whispers "I'd like that" giving him another kiss.
***At U.A.***
Aizawa is going through the internship papers when he stumbles upon Iida's chosen location. He has read the reports of the Attack on Ingenium. It happened in Hosu, he is sure that Iida chose this location to investigate and most likely try to avenge his fallen brother. He picks up his phone and calls Shanks. After a few rings the line is connected.
"This is Shanks"
"Shanks, it's Shota"
"What's up, Shota?"
"I have some concerns about one of my students." Aizawa begins "I have a feeling Iida is going to get himself in trouble"
"Where is he interning at?"
"Manual's Agency in Hosu"
"Hosu? Wasn't that where his brother was attacked?" Shanks asks.
"Yea I fear he is going there to try to avenge his brother." Aizawa confirms "I see you will have Izuku, Luffy, and Katsuki interning with you."
"Yes, Ace is going with Todoroki to Endeavor's Agency."
"Endeavor's Agency why?"
"Because that is where Todoroki is going, and Ace is following because he can control Endeavor's fire while training Todoroki."
"Ok so concerning Hosu… Can you keep an eye out on Iida" Aizawa asks.
"Yea ill take the boys there to do patrols. I'll contact Might Tower to provide patrols here then." Shanks begins. "I've got a feeling we will be needed in Hosu. I don't think the stain attack was coincidental."
"Keep me updated. It is your choice if the boys can use their quirks to help. But knowing who is with you I suppose it wont matter they can defend themselves without their quirks."
"I will" Shanks reassures. Internships start in a couple of days. He needs to keep track on the reports on Hosu.
At the end of the week Aizawa escorts the students to the train station. "You've got your costumes, Right?" Aizawa checks "Wearing them in public is strictly prohibited, but don't drop them"
The class cheers. Aizawa sighs as he reprimands Ashido for slurring. "All of you be on your best behavior! Now. Go." Aizawa dismisses.
Izuku, Katsuki and Luffy say their 'goodbye's' and 'have funs' to Todoroki and Ace. Luffy runs off to Kirishima and tells his to have fun and they will hangout when they get back. Kirishima tells Luffy it is his turn to take the boy out on a date. Luffy gives the boy a blinding smile and gives him a quick hug.
Luffy, Izuku, and Katsuki head to the Red Force Shanks said he wanted to meet with the boys as soon as possible. When they arrive at the gym turned agency, they see Shanks standing outside looking pensive. Shanks spots the boys and waves them over.
"Shota called me he has some concerns regarding another students internship. We will be heading to Hosu and investigating the Hero Killer Stains movements and his attack on Ingenium." Shanks informs. Getting nods from the boys Shanks adds "Go change, we head out today"
The boys scamper into the locker rooms and change into their costumes. Once out of the locker rooms Shanks Approaches the boys "we get off at the stop before Hosu. Izuku when we get off you are going to transform into Fuji." At Izuku's questioning face he continues "We are going to fly the rest of the way there I want a birds eye view of the city."
On the train ride to Hosu Shanks gets a call. He checks the number it is All Might. He answers the phone with a sigh "What's up?"
All Might sighs in relief at the man on the phone "Shanks I am with the detective we have some information regarding the USJ and the Nomu we captured do you have time?"
"Yea put me on speaker so you both can talk." Shanks sits up straighter, this is important huh? Hearing the background noises Shanks greets the detective "Hello detective."
"Hello Shanks, I'm sorry to bother you I know you are interning some students. I just need a few moments to go over the information we found." The detective states.
"Just get on with it" Shanks grumbles.
"We have run a DNA test among others on the Nomu; turns out the creature has 4 separate DNA's"
"Sounds like he was created in a lab." Shanks muses.
"Yes it would appear that way. It seems like his whole body been altered by drugs and chemicals. Meaning he's been bioengineered to tolerate multiple quirks. We've been running all kinds of test since then. It's not that he can't speak; he doesn't seem to respond to any stimuli… there is not a thought in his head."
"The low brain power could be because of the multiple quirks. Or maybe the alterations made it so that the Nomu's would obey a certain command issued by the ringleader." Shank supplies.
"The real issue is the different DNA somehow led to Multiple quirks" The detective comments.
"I don't think taking in DNA alone would result in extra quirks. That would imply anyone who has ever had a blood donation, or organ donation would have multiple quirks." Shanks argues.
"It has to be another way; All Might you are quite familiar with that concept…" The detective continues.
"Could it be… but the only other quirk that could do that is…" All Might's eyes widen. Shanks knows exactly where All Might's mind has gone.
"That could be possible given the trouble we had." Shanks states vaguely.
"By the time the recovery team go to the battle location, there was nothing there. We assumed with all the damage that he was dead." The detective explained.
"He should have been I'm not proud, but I crushed his head in." All Might states coldly.
"He could have had a regeneration Quirk that we didn't know of." Shanks supplies. He quickly adds on "It's not like we could have done anything more with the state we were in."
"You're right Shanks." All Might snaps out of what ever dark thoughts were plaguing him.
"Well I got to go." Shanks informs "Keep me up to date on the matter."
"You got it, thanks for your input."
The train slows to a stop at the station they need to get off at. Shanks leads the boys to an abandoned warehouse. "Transform Izuku." Izuku immediately does as told. A few moments later the wolf lets out a grunt and lowers his head so the others can get on.
As the boys situate themselves Shanks speaks "During this internship I give you my permission to aid and assist using your quirks. Only if necessary. Something has been bothering me since the Stain attack. So keep and eye out for anything suspicious, and when you find Iida keep him in your Observation Haki at all times."
"Got it" The boys agree, while Izuku growls his agreement.
The first couple of days seem to drag on. Iida has been spotted through out the city checking every dark corner and Ally way. The boy's take shift between following Iida's signature and training. They are used to little sleep, so they pull night watch in 4-hour intervals. During training Luffy has been working on trying to use Forth Gear, with little to no progress. Izuku has been working on tuning and expanding his range with his feathers and his fire. Izuku can smell the unsettling edge around the city, panic is high. This is what Shanks warned them about. It seems like everyday the scent gets stronger almost suffocating Izuku. Katsuki works on making bigger explosions for a longer period of time. During the Sports festival he was able to make his biggest explosions 3 or 4 times before he needed healing from Izuku. He want to raise that number to 6 or 7. By the third day he is able to do 5 with minor strain but 6 tears the muscles in his forearms.
On the third day there is an eerie feeling permeating in the air. In a villain hideout Stain meets with Shigaraki. "I get it… You're the ones who assaulted U.A." Stain says interested. "And you want me to join your little gang?"
"Yea exactly when it comes to being evil, you're a pro." Shigaraki compliments.
"Abd what're you after?" Stain asks curiosity peaking.
"To kill All Might eventually" Shigaraki states as if obvious. "But I also want to destroy everything I don't like" He holds up a few pictures "Like these brats for instance… Everything."
Stain huffs "It's ridiculous that you really had my interest for a second" He glares at Shigaraki "You're … hahh… the type I hate most."
"Huh?" Shigaraki questions like a child denied a toy.
"As if I would team up with some temper tantrum throwing child. Ha… Hahh." Stain draws his weapons "Bloodlust without conviction is meaningless."
Kurogiri reports to the screen "Sensei… Shouldn't I stop him?!"
"No this is fine" A disembodied voice sounds from the monitor on the wall. "There is no sense in simply telling someone an answer. He must be taught to reach those conclusions himself! We must help him mature!"
"To truly accomplish anything … One needs will and conviction." Stain explains. "Those without it… the weak ones… they will be weeded out." He stabs Shigaraki through the shoulders to pin him to the floor. "It's only natural"
"That's why you're about to die"
"HAHAHAHA OWWWW! SO STRONG" Shigaraki comments manically. "Kurogiri! Quickly send him away!"
"I Can't move!" Kurogiri pants "It's probably the hero killer's quirk…"
The word hero has lost it's original meaning…In this corrupt society, ride with faker and shams." Stain begins his rant. "Criminals who aimlessly throw their weight around too. You're all targets of my purge…"
"!" Shigaraki starts panicking thinking Stain is going to cut the Hand on his face "WHOA, WHOA HOLD ON…" Shigaraki starts he puts his hand on Stains sword next to his neck. "Not this Hand… Not this one"
Stain is now confused, he was going to kill this fucker. Why does he care about a hand? "!"
"I'll Kill You" Shigaraki declares. "You sure talk a lot… Conviction, huh? Nah, I've got nothing so grand as convictions" He starts to decay stains sword "But if I had to say what drives me" a short pause "I'd Say its's All Might! That piece of Shit garbage and the society that worships him. I want to crush them all to dust. That is my conviction." Shigaraki laughs like a madman.
Stain Shudders. And leaps back as Shigaraki aims to hit his face with his open hand. He doesn't want to give the lunatic a chance to use his quirk on him. Shigaraki stands up "My wounds from last time just healed… we don't have a healer in our party you see." He scratches his neck images of the Wolf-boy from USJ filling his mind. Yes that kid would be an excellent addition to the League. "So how about you take some responsibility for what you've done?"
"You first" Stain states.
"Huh?" Is the madman's intelligent response.
"Our respective goals couldn't be farther apart… but" Stain levels a smirk at Shigaraki "Destroying the status Quo. That's one ambition we have in common."
"Get Lost! Just go home and die!" Shigaraki starts "I'm the type you hate the most… or whatever."
"I was just testing you sincerity." Stain begins "People show their true colors when death is staring them in the face. You are an odd on, but… you will… I can see the seed of some warped conviction with in you. I wonder what that seed will yield…" Seeming to conclude "I'll deal with you properly once I've seen that through… It might not be to late."
Shigaraki holds his shoulder wound "Deal with me?" he turns to Kurogiri "I can't say I really want this crazy guy as a member of our party…"
"Tomura Shigaraki. He'll add much needed firepower to our efforts. Our negotiations were successful!" Kurogiri chides.
"So we're done here! Send me back to Hosu." Stain licks his lips "There's still something I've got to take care of there."
5pm on the third night in Hosu a portal opens up on a water tower.
"So this is Hosu city?" Shigaraki observes popping through behind Stain "Livelier then I thought."
"I will reform this town." Stain declares "But for that… more sacrifices are needed."
"the necessary task that you mentioned earlier, perhaps?" Shigaraki comments
"Now you're someone I can actually get through to." Stain smirks
"Always picking on me" Shigaraki pouts
"Hero is a title reserved for those who perform truly great feats! Too many are undeserving… just money worshippers playing hero!" Stain rants looking over the city. "Until this society wakes up and corrects itself… I will continue my work." He finishes as he leaps off the roof.
Shigaraki scratches his neck "All that high and mighty talk, but he's not even past the small potatoes stage. It's almost precious how hard he's trying" Shigaraki sneers.
"You shouldn't criticize him too much…" Kurogiri begins "actually the cities he's appeared in have seen an overall drops in crime rate… Some theorize that it's tied to an increase in hero awareness."
"Well, that's great! So much for putting a stop to heroism! Hero Killer? More like Hero Breeder. At least indirectly" Shigaraki states "I knew it… we're just too different, deep down… pisses me off" He mumbles like a child. But still he can carry out his plans as he turns to his partner. "Kurogiri. Bring out the Nomu." Kurogiri does as told as Shigaraki continues his tirade "As if I'd let him get away with stabbing me like that. If he wants to go on a rampage, we'll let him… ha-ha." As the Nomu start pulling through the portal Shigaraki smirks "Which of us can cause more destruction? Let's see." Four Nomu come through the portal. "I'll crush your pride and dignity … Stain!" Shigaraki commands his Nomu to attack the city.
On the other side of town Izuku and Katsuki are patrolling the area. They see smoke coming through the buildings in the direction of the train station. "Kacchan, we need to notify Luffy and Shanks. I think the city is under attack."
Katsuki pulls out his phone and calls Luffy. When he answers he tells the boy to get ready and meet them at the station. Then relays the same message to Shanks. They reach the area the smoke is coming from as they see a small older gentle man pushing a Nomu out the side of the train. The boys land on the stopped train and enter the hole made by the Nomu.
"Is everyone ok?" Izuku shouts through the panicked murmurs "Does anyone need healing right away."
"There is a little girl with a gash on her leg, but I think everyone else is fine. The tracks though I'm not sure if we will be safe up here." A civilian panics a little.
Izuku nods and heads to the little girl he lights his hand on fire and touches her leg. The mother gasps as she watches the injury heal. "Thank you"
Izuku nods. The tracks shake as he stands up causing everyone else to panic again. Izuku thinking quickly grabs Katsuki and jumps out of the train. In mid air he transforms hovering near the opening. Katsuki yells out "We will get everyone off the train. One group at a time. You need to climb on the wolf, and we will get you safely to the ground." Getting panicked and relieved nods the civilians try to calmly climb up on the wolf. Half of the train cars people are able to board. He gently lowers himself down to the ground and goes up to get the rest. Once the civilians are safe, he looks around he sees multiple fires breaking up around the city. Luffy and Shanks land in front of the boys and hop onto Izuku's back.
Shanks shouts over the grateful crowd "Other pro's will be hear momentarily. Please for your safety do not go into the city." He tells Izuku to take off the fire. Shanks sees Endeavor and some old man fighting off a Nomu he jumps down after telling the boys to head to the next fire. The boys head to downtown Hosu and find two more Nomu's picking off the heroes one by one. Izuku releases his feathers and healing flames over the injured Heroes healing the broken bones and injuries. As Izuku is healing Katsuki and Luffy are distracting the two Nomu's. Izuku hears a hero call out for Tenya.
"Tenya!" the hero shouts. Izuku's eyes widen where is he. He turns to the pro "how could he have run off at a time like this"
Another hero steps up after being healed and shouts to Luffy and Katsuki "Step back, get out of the way. He heroes will put a stop to this!" this comment distracts Luffy and Katsuki. As they turn their heads to shout at the hero the Nomu's prepare to launch an attack on the two boys. Izuku Kicks off the ground and pushes Katsuki and Luffy out of the way. Katsuki can't tell if it is memories overlapping reality or if it Déjà vu; when he sees Izuku pushing them out of the way he gets clipped by one of the Nomu's and crashes to the ground. Katsuki screams and propels himself to the other boy launching explosions around him. Izuku stands up this time and looks at Katsuki "Kacchan I'm good. These Nomu are not built like the other one. They only knocked me out of the air. I only have minor scrapes." Katsuki lets out a relieved sob.
The hero that was looking for Tenya is still mostly distracted trying to find his Mentee in the crowd. Izuku shouts over to him "Manual, we will find Tenya. Focus on the fight." He releases some of his green feathers "Use these if anyone gets injured, they can heal most injuries. Just stab them into the injured person like a shot." He plucks a couple of yellow feathers and hands them to the hero "Use these if there is an opening on the Nomu's they are different from the Healing ones these are paralytic they are yellow so you can't get them confused. They may just buy you a little time to get the situation under control." Getting a nod from the hero Izuku transforms into Wolf form carrying Luffy and Katsuki on his back.
Izuku opens his range of Observation Haki getting a ping from Iida's signature. In his wolf form he is picking up the scent of blood and a lot of it. He picks up the pace. Landing in front of the Ally way Izuku transforms back into his human form. Activating full cowl while Katsuki keeps up with his explosions, and Luffy with his Gear second. As they get closer, they can see Iida on the ground, another hero barely breathing leaning against the wall. Izuku releases his fire and covers the fallen duo in healing fire. It does nothing for the paralysis but at lease their wounds are closed.
Iida comes too a few moments later staring in shock at the boy's back. He is over come with rage that his chance to avenge his brother is squandered. "What the hell are you guys doing here? This is my kill!?" Iida rages.
Izuku doesn't even flinch as he levels a glare at Stain he replies to Iida "I'm here to save you. Iida!" Full of determination. "Luffy get the other hero out of here. Katsuki get Iida. I will hold him off. Come back quickly."
Katsuki is about to protest Izuku's recklessness when Izuku softens his voice "I promised if there was another way, I would take it. With these two injured and unable to move I can not go all out. Please Kacchan the faster you get them out of here the faster you can help me. Send a message to Ace and Todoroki as well. If Endeavor is here, they are too."
Katsuki reluctantly agrees and moves to grab Iida ignoring the protesting teen "Put me down scum. This is my kill. I need to avenge my brother." Katsuki is filling with rage. He exits the Ally way and drops Iida next to the other Hero. Before heading back into the fight he levels a glare at Iida slumped form and speaks in low growling voice "You're an Idiot. Izuku is risking his life to make sure you do not die."
"I didn't ask you guys to come save me. This has nothing to do with you!"
"No it doesn't, but I'm not about to let Izuku die because you have a crush. If it comes down to your life or his I would chose him every single time. So sit there and heal. What you do after that is not my problem." Katsuki states then looks at Luffy "Did you send out location to Ace and Todoroki?"
"Didn't add much information just wrote help and dropped a pin" Luffy states
"Good enough let's go before Izuku hurts himself." Katsuki smirks but on the inside he is terrified. Luffy nods and rockets both himself and Katsuki back into the ally. Approaching the fight they can see green glow around Izuku lightening crackling around him as he is dodging Stains slices with little difficulty. Izuku leaps to get behind The hero killer when Katsuki notice the little dagger behind his back. Izuku wont have time to dodge.
"Look out if he cuts you…" Katsuki yells. Izuku barely manages to avoid a fatal blow instead his side is nicked. The hero Killer licks the blood off the blade and Izuku falls to the ground unmoving. He grunts as he lands, he green fire sporadic and uncontrolled around him. Luffy launches a Red Hawk at Stain that the villain blocks with his swords though Luffy accomplishes sliding the villain away from Izuku. Katsuki picks up Izuku and leans him against the wall, he checks the other boys injuries. His cut is not life threatening he is concerned about the paralysis.
"Can you move" Katsuki asks.
"No. I think it is his quirk." Izuku answers "Kacchan do me a favor?"
"What is it Nerd?"
"Pluck one of the white feathers and stab it into my thigh. My antidote might reverse the paralysis or at least shorten it" Katsuki nod and does as told. "Go help Luffy I'll stay here until I can move again."
"You lack experience. But you did track my movements. You exploited my blind spot… and planned to bring me down…" Stain praises "So many fools out there are nothing but talk. But you… are worth keeping alive. Unlike those others." He powers up a move to cut through Luffy and Katsuki. Izuku's eyes widen as he screams out "Oh crap! No don't" releasing Conqueror's Haki lightening crackles around his body. Stain stops 'What is this pressure, why am I suddenly overcome with fear?'
Izuku stands on shaky legs, Stain looks at him "No this isn't possible, you should not be able to move." Determination is in Izuku's eyes as he leaps to stand with Luffy and Katsuki. He touches down as soon as Stain gets his wits about him. Driven by fear and panic his attacks are reckless and unplanned; making Observation Haki ineffective against him. The boy's have enough combat experience to evade getting seriously hurt. Luffy gets nicked and goes falls down unable to move. Followed by a small bleeding cut on Katsuki's arm; he to falls unable to move. Izuku moves the two out of the way and doesn't notice Stains Knife aimed at his back. Right before it connects with Izuku it hit a stream of Ice as Todoroki calls out "Next time be a little more specific with your directions" Ace pops up behind him smirking "We were almost too late"
"One after the other" Stain grumbles he won't be able to kill his original targets if these brat continue to be in his way.
"Todoroki? Ace thank god." Luffy exclaims.
"Took you long enough Icy-Hot, Matchstick!" Katsuki rages.
"Help me hold him off. Iida and Native are outside the ally way. We need to hold him here until Shanks can get here or take him down ourselves. We cannot let him pass us" Izuku states determined.
Todoroki uses his Ice to slide Katsuki and Luffy behind them. Ace erects a flame net Around the two downed boys. Izuku stabs them with the white feathers that he had Katsuki use on him. "When you guys can move, we will lower the net." Ace states
"Don't let him cut you, pretty sure his quirk lets him paralyze his opponents by ingesting their blood. That's how he got us. With my antidote feathers the paralysis lasted about 4 minutes."
"Explains all the blades" Ace states dryly.
"So we've gotta keep our distance" Shoto states equally as dry.
Stain launches some throwing knives at the three boys they all leap out of the way. The knives hit the fire wall but cannot pass through. "Impressive" Stain mutters. "You've got some good friends… Ingenium!"
Todoroki has a small cut on his cheek, Stain throws up a katana to distract the other boys and leaps to lick a drop of blood off Todoroki's cheek. Ace throws a fire fist toward Stain while Izuku lands a punch to stains face effectively knocking him back away from Todoroki. Izuku brushes a small green flame over Todoroki's cheek closing the wound.
Stain notices the wound closing "So you are the healer the League is after. Hummmm?"
The boys eyes widen 'shit the league is after Izuku?' Izuku's eyes narrow. "I have no interest in letting the league capture or kill me"
"Oh. You sound pretty confident but what will you do about this." He points up to the sky. A Nomu screeches as it comes into view. "do you honestly think you all will survive this encounter or escape being captured. With your friends in that shape are you going to run and leave them behind. What will you do." Stain smirks.
"Ace, Shoto I have a plan. Trust me" Izuku states not taking his eyes off the Nomu. 'The Nomus being here can only mean one thing; Shigaraki is here as well' Izuku unfurls his wings while going 35% full cowling he jumps into the sky and lands on the back of the winged Nomu. He pulls out a paralysis feather and stabs the Nomu in the brain. The Nomu Screeches and tries to dislodge the boy on it back. Due to the size of the Nomu it takes a few moments for the paralysis to work. The Nomu starts to fall as it thrashes around.
Izuku is thrown through a building rubble landing on him. He coats his body in green flames and moves the debris from his legs using full cowling he launches out of the building. The Nomu is still hovering around trying to remove the feather. Izuku looks down at the fight, he can Hear Katsuki yelling but can not make out what is being said. He spots Ace going intangible in front Todoroki to avoid getting cut in half. However Todoroki risks the same fate, except he can't go intangible. Izuku launches himself between Ace and Stain blocking the blade with a Haki covered Feather. Stain jumps back "What happened to the Nomu?"
"He will be down in a moment" He inspects Ace and Todoroki. "We need to finish this. Create an opening ill hit him."
Ace releases his fireflies toward Stain, he controls them the detonate around the villain. He also launches his signal into the sky to give Shanks their location "He is quick enough to evade almost all our moves. I'm not seeing an opening. Until Shanks gets here our hope is to keep him at bay."
Something changed in the hero killers eyes hearing Shanks will be here. He speed increased tinted with an edge of desperation. His swings becoming wilder. His slashes bursting through all the Ice walls and attacks from Todoroki. Also weaving through Ace's fireflies. Izuku lights green fire around him and activates 50% full cowling. His speed is increased significantly as with the power. He bursts through Todoroki's Ice wall aiming a kick to Stains side causing him to hit the wall.
"Let us out" Comes the screaming voice of Katsuki. Izuku smiles good they can move he nods to Ace the fire drops in the back. Luffy is already in Gear Second. Katsuki used the heat of being trapped in that fire to produce sweat. He could probably launch several of his massive explosions toward the hero killer. He looks around he considers his plan and immediately tosses it. He is pretty useless in this narrow passage he can afford to cause damage to the buildings and cause them to crumble. His only option is to assist and dodge, so he doesn't get paralyzed again. His AP shot could work but he would need an opening, so he doesn't accidently hit one of his classmates. He stands back calling shots as Izuku jumps of the walls landing hits every pass. Stain is barely staying on his feet. Ace and Todoroki help by containing Stain where he is and suppressing the villains movements. Stains feet are incased in Ice while the flame wall keeps the two separate from Stain as he throws knives toward the two. The knives slide harmlessly to the ground unable to penetrate the flame wall.
"Luffy lets finish this." Izuku shouts cocking his fist back while Luffy prepares a Red Hawk. There attacks hit simultaneously Izuku lands his punch to Stains face while Luffy's hit the villain in the stomach. The villain flies to the wall. The two boys do not drop their guards for several moments. Seeing no movements from the villain Luffy calls out to the others. "Let down the wall. Todoroki, I need you to search for some rope and tie him up, he would probably shatter himself if we put him on Ice. Ace, Luffy take all his weapons. Kacchan help me carry him out of here." He commands.
The boys get to work detaining the Hero Killer. Todoroki found some rope and tied up the villain. Izuku and Katsuki carried him out of the ally way. Native is waiting for them when he sees the group carrying a detained Stain, he says his shoulders in relief. "Manual already took Iida to the hospital. More pros are on the way" As he finishes Shanks lands in front of the boys. "You did well, all of you."
A bunch of pros crowd the boys as they were sent to the mouth of the ally "We got a back-up request for Endeavor."
"Kids?!"
"Hey that one…. That's the Hero Killer"
"Is Endeavor still fighting?" Todoroki asks.
"Yea those of us whose quirks are ineffective against those monsters came straight here."
Another winged Nomu screeches as I flies over head. Izuku drops the hero killer and goes to take him down recognizing it from before. Katsuki goes with him activating a Howitzer Impact while Izuku Powers up a full-strength Detroit Smash. Landing both the blows on the Nomu cause the winged creature to hit the ground with enough force to leave a crater in the ground. The Nomu twitches a few times before it goes completely still.
While the heroes are watch two kids take out a Nomu the hero Killer breaks his bonds and Zips through the crowd slicing all their cheeks and paralyzing them. The only ones that are not paralyzed are Izuku, Katsuki and Shanks. He holds one of the heroes as a hostage "Both this sham filled society and the criminals who wield their power in the name of petty mischief… Are targets of my purge. All for the sake of a better society" He quickly throws a knife at the Nomu hitting it in the brain causing it to die.
Endeavor shows up on the Scene Stain looks on in glee. "Endeavor"
Endeavor smirks in challenge this is the whole reason why he came to this City. He wanted to take the glory of taking out the Hero Killer. "Hero Killer!"
Endeavor is about to launch an attack when one of the heroes calls attention to him "Endeavor wait if you launch that attack those kids will be caught up in it."
Stain sneers releasing a heavy pressure around him. It is dark and suffocating, Izuku chokes on it; it is like all the oxygen is escaping the area and they can't breathe. Shanks looks at the villain with wide eyes is the Conqueror's. or something else. It doesn't feel like Haki, it feels like madness. "You fake… If I don't fix it If someone isn't stained with blood. If I don't reclaim my hero status…!" Everyone is shocked Stain used to be a hero. Even endeavor stops moving. Shanks moves silently behind Stain. "Come just try me you fakes" releasing more madness "The only one allowed to kill me is… ALL MIGHT A TRUE HERO!"
Shanks having enough coats his arm in Haki and chops the villain in the back of the neck. Stain falls to the ground unconscious
By the end of the night the Nomu are defeated, Stain is captured by the police. The heroes all report to their agencies. Shanks pulls the boy's aside. "I wanted your fight; I gave you permission to use your Quirk. You will get credit for your Efforts here tonight. Because of you boys the Hero Killer is finally being brought to justice. Izuku I heard you and Katsuki saved a train full of people after you called us. That is impressive. I also heard that you were assisting in the fight downtown before you were sent to find Iida. Todoroki, Ace I am proud of you two as well; reacting with so little information and your quick response time. I hope you all learned something from this experience. I just want you to know that if it looked for one second any of you were in serious danger, I would have stopped the fight. However the league that attacked the USJ is no doubt behind this, you need to be prepared to fight a much bigger battle."
Meanwhile on top of the water tower Shigaraki and Kurogiri watch the happening around the city. The moment Shigaraki saw the wolf he sent his Nomu to go find the brat and bring him to them. He was not expecting the two brats would be able to take out a speed based Nomu that fast.
"Lets head back" Shigaraki commands.
Opening a portal Kurogiri asks "Did you achieve the results you were aiming for Tomura Shigaraki?"
Stepping through the portal he mutters out "Idiot" he turns around taking a final look over the city "That all depends on tomorrow"
notes:
I made stain a little stronger then he is in the anime I wanted the boys to be able to work together to take them down. I didn't put Iida in the actual fight because I feel he would have been another burden. the fight in the Ally way seemed like the worst place for the boys to fight as most of their attacks are wide range heavily damaging blows. that's why i mostly had Ace as defense with his fire walls. Katsuki also couldn't do a whole lot after being able to move again. His explosions would have damaged the buildings possibly causing them to collapse. any ways let me know what you think about the fight, Also I know the part where in the anime Stain has that huge speech about All Might being worthy. I needed him to do the same thing as that made all of stains followers and people that were inspired by Stain to go to the league of villains. I don't know if I did a good job trying to add that part in but I'm open for ideas
Next time: internship is over and the students head back to school. YES THE BOY'S GET CREDIT FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN SAVING THE CITY. SHANKS GAVE THEM PERMISSION TO USE THIER QUIRKS TO AID IN THE PROTECTION OF THE CITY. PLUSE HE WAS WATCHING THE ENTIRE TIME. HE WILL TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY IF THE CHIEF DECIDES TO PUNISH THE BOYS. I DONT LIKE HOW IN THE ANIME THEY DO NOT GET CREDIT FOR TAKING OUT STAIN.
UNTIL NEXT TIME
KATS1X
