I walked back to 1-A's waiting room. I had heard some of Present Mic's commentary on the one-on-one fights on the way there.

"Tokoyami advances to the next round! An overwhelming victory! Tokoyami's Dark Shadow! Could it be the greatest quirk ever?"

I shook my head. I feel sorry for whoever had to go up against him.

I stepped into the room and closed the door. I went over where my blanket was and sat down, taking out my phone. I dialed Kurogiri's number.

"You didn't get into the finals."

I frowned. "You didn't want the media attention, remember?"

"It seems the cameras were on you during the cavalry battle anyway."

"How was I meant to know that? There's cameras everywhere, plus I figured they'd all be on Todoroki and Midoriya."

"Leave her alone, Kurogiri. She could have easily taken them all down and won the whole sports festival if she used all of her quirks, and you know it."

I smirked. "Thanks, brother."

"Saying that-"

I dead-panned. "Here we go..."

"Why didn't you try harder? You know it's possible to beat everyone there..."

"Because the sports festival is for everyone here to show what they can do. To get heroes attention. To see who wants a sidekick. You really want me to become some randoms sidekick? A heroes sidekick?"

They were both silent for a minute.

"That's what I thought. Moving on...Did you see that Shinso guy?"

"Yes. His quirk. Brainwashing, was it?"

"Yea. It doesn't work on me. I spoke to him earlier, but I haven't seen him since."

"It would be a good addition to our collection..."

"Yea well, let's see if he speaks to me first. I also spoke to Todoroki."

"The half-half boy?"

I rolled my eyes. "Yes. Him. I think I'm getting through to him slowly. We'll just have to see."

"He created that ice wall."

"Yea. It was an accident. He was pissed."

"Interesting."

I heard footsteps and looked at the door. "I have to go. Someone's coming."

"Keep us updated."

"Yes."

The line went dead and I ducked behind the lockers as the door opened. I peeked around the corner. Ochako had her head down and closed the door. She went and sat down at a table. I presume she was thinking about her fight. It wouldn't be too long until then. I'll just let her be.

I quietly sat down and leaned against the locker. Ochako had potential. A lot of people assumed because she was small and cute that she couldn't handle herself. Me on the other hand...I don't judge people based on appearance.

I closed my eyes and managed to doze off for a little bit.

When I opened my eyes again, I heard voices.

"...I don't think even Bakugo would use full-strength explosion on a girl..."

I shook my head. Iida, he uses it on me, what makes you think he won't on Ochako?

"I mean, Kitia doesn't really count. She's a girl, sure, but she's not a girl girl."

I sweat-dropped. I'm going to smack you upside the head, Tenya Iida.

"Don't let her hear you say that, Iida..." Thanks, Ochako.

"He would." I heard Midoriya say. He said that so bluntly though... "Everyone's trying to become number one to make their dreams come true. Even if it's not Kacchan, no one would even think of holding back. You've helped me so much, Uraraka. That's why I thought maybe I could help you a little. A plan to use your quirk against Kacchan. It's rough, but I came up with something."

I shook my head. Boy, Ochako needs to work this out for herself. As good as your intentions are...

"Oh, isn't that great, Uraraka?"

"Thank-you, Deku. But, it's fine. You're amazing, Deku. I keep seeing more and more amazing sides to you."

I closed my eyes again. Ugh, I'm staying out of this...

"During the cavalry battle, I thought it'd be easier to team up with friends, but now that I think about it, I might've been trying to rely on you. I mean, Kitia teamed up with three people she barely knew. Two of those people were even from 1-B! And look how well they worked together."

I opened my eyes and peeked around the corner. I didn't even realize anyone had noticed, let alone Ochako.

"That's why when Iida said he'd challenge you, it actually made me feel a little embarrassed." She stood up and walked towards the door. "That's why it's fine. Everyone's facing the future and trying their hardest. That means we're all rivals, right?"

I grinned. I knew it. Ochako is a tough one.

"Let's meet in the finals!" Then she left. The boys stared at each other for a moment. I stood up and stepped out.

"I'm not a girly girl, huh, Iida?" They both jumped.

"Kitia!"

"How long have you been there?!"

I walked up to Iida and clipped his ear. "Long enough to know you deserve that!"

He rubbed his head. "I may have been slightly out of line..."

I smirked. "Come on. I'm sure Ochako will appreciate your support." I walked out the door, not waiting for the boys.

I walked around the corridors, not wanting to go outside. I wasn't lost this time at least. I was getting bored. I wasn't interested in who was fighting who anymore.

I sighed. "This game is becoming boring. Gah. I'm going outside again."

I walked out to where all the food stalls were and headed towards a secluded area. I looked around realizing I ended up at the same tree that Tokoyami brought me to.

I glanced around and when I was satisfied no one was around, I leapt up onto the lowest branch. I swung my way all the way up, until I was high enough where no one would notice me.

I sighed. "And I can't just leave either..." I sat down, leaning against the trunk. Yea. I may have exaggerated when I told Tokoyami about being afraid of heights.

I frowned as I felt my phone buzz. I took it out and frowned again. Private number. I pressed accept.

"Hello...?"

"Rune."

I widened my eyes and leaned forward. "Master?"

"Yes. Are you alone?"

"Um. Well, yes."

"I need to speak with you. Alone. I don't wish for Kurogiri or Tomura Shagaraki to know of this conversation either."

"I...Master, I don't understand..."

"I saw how you performed in the sports festival. It was impressive. Using only one of your quirks, and finding new abilities to go with it."

"Yes. It was a bit of a shock, I will admit."

"I see. I want you to listen closely."

I crossed my legs and looked around. Nobody had come by yet.

"Yes, Master?"

"Forget about your current mission. I want you to use your quirks."

I took the phone away from my ear and stared at it. "I'm sorry?"

"Use your quirks. All of them. Train hard. Don't be afraid if anyone sees you. I'm giving you until the internships end."

"You know about that?"

"Yes, Rune. I have plans for you. I suggest you start as soon as possible."

I opened my mouth. "I...Master...I still don't understand..."

"You will, Rune. You will."

I stared at the phone as the line went dead.

I spent the rest of the afternoon practicing with my shield. I was still nervous about somebody seeing me, but nobody noticed me. I put shields around birds before they landed on the branches of the tree. I flashed my eyes at people who came too close to the tree. Nobody ever looked up.

Eventually, I sat down again, breathing hard and thinking. Why was the Master suddenly so interested in me? He only ever paid attention to Tomura. Tomura was like the golden child. He was certainly spoilt like one. I wish I could talk to someone about it!

Could I talk to Principal Nezu? No. He knew my past, but he didn't know my current situation. Perhaps I could word it like it happened years ago? No. That wouldn't work. Nezu is way too smart. He'd figure me out straight away. I thumped my fists against my thighs.

I shook my head and bit my lip until it bled. I stood up and leapt from branch to branch and landed on the ground in a crouch. I didn't care if anyone saw me now. I walked over to the food stalls, head down. I found myself standing in front of Kaiji's Hot Chip stall.

I sighed. Maybe his banter would make me feel better. I could have gone back into the staff area, but I didn't want to deal with heroes right now.

"Hey, Kitia!" I looked up as Kaiji waved and stepped down off the stall. "I was hoping to see you again!" He stopped. "What's wrong? Your lips bleeding."

I lifted my fingers to touch my lips and saw more blood than I originally thought. "Oh. Look at that."

He grabbed my arm and dragged me up onto the trailer/stall. "Now, don't freak out with what you see. I need to fix that lip of yours."

I blinked. "Huh?"

He pulled me through the kitchen part of the stall. His father turned and gave us a shocked look. "Hara? What are you doing?!"

"She's hurt. I'm going to clean her up."

He tried to grab us on the way past, but missed, so he followed us. As we stepped into the back room, I saw what he meant by 'don't freak out'. The walls were covered in photos, articles and information about villains. I looked around as he pushed me down into a desk chair. His father came in and closed the door behind him.

"Are you crazy, Hara? What are you thinking?!"

Kaiji ran cold water over a cloth, then came over to press it to my lip. I winced. I didn't realize how hard I bit myself.

"She won't say anything. Will you?"

I blinked up at them both. I sighed. "I won't say anything on one condition."

Kaiji's father crossed his arms. "And what would that be?"

I looked at him. "Explain it. Are you vigilantes or something?" I looked around at the papers again. I stood up as one caught my attention. It was an article about the Hero Killer: Stain. Stain had killed seventeen pro heroes and injured twenty three others. He had been spotted not too far from the city of Hosu.

"Not exactly."

I felt something move, and my shield instantly went up. I turned to see a wave of hot oil being controlled by Kaiji's father.

I grinned. "That would have hurt if it hit me. Unfortunately for you, you assumed I was an idiot."

Kaiji's father stared at me, while Kaiji just grinned.

"Now, I ask again. Who are you?"

Kaiji and his father looked at each other. The hot oil disappeared and I deactivated my shield.

"We're just trying to make a living without heroes coming after us. We've been keeping an eye out for Stain since he's been getting close. His ideals are...interesting."

I smiled and shook my head. "I meant your name, old man. What is your name?"

He flustered. "I...I'm sorry." He bowed his head. "Hatanaka Kaiji."

"Well, Hatanaka Kaiji. It's interesting we met when we did."

He looked up and raised an eyebrow. So did Hirahara. "I'm sorry. I don't quite understand..."

I grinned. "It seems you're not the only ones with secrets. I may be a UA student, but that doesn't mean I'm one of them."

They both stared at me. Hatanaka seemed to realize first and smirked, his body relaxing.

Hirahara kept staring at me until his father nudged him. "She's saying, son, she's like us."

"Huh?"

"She's a villain too."

Hirahara slowly started to grin. "I knew there was something I liked about you."

I stepped back into the spectators box. Nobody realized I was there, so I sat down on a seat up the back. I had a good chat with Hirahara and Hatanaka. They told me they agreed with Stains ideals, although they couldn't do much aside from be fans of his. Hatanaka's quirk was interesting. His quirk allowed him to control the oil and fat from his body, and he could raise and lower his body temperature, similar to a deep fryer. I pity anyone who had ever been hit by him.

Hirahara's quirk was similar to his fathers, but instead of oil and fat, he could manipulate the water content in his body. He also could control his body temperature, similar to a kettle.

I looked down and noticed it was Kirishima and Bakugo's turn to fight. I laughed and shook my head. I heard someone yelling in the spectators box next to us and recognized Tetsutetsu's voice.

"Bakugo's having a hard time fighting back against Kirishima's fierce attack!"

I grinned. "Boy needs to learn defense."

"Bakugo counters again! What's this? Unlike before, it's working?! Kirishima is immobilized!"

"Bakugo wins!"

I heard yelling from the other box again and leaned back in my seat, closing my eyes. I wish today would just hurry up. Done.

"With that vicious carpet-bombing, Bakugo advances to the third round! And that completes the final four!"

I opened my eyes and looked at the screen. I grinned. Why am I not surprised that Todoroki, Bakugo, Iida and Tokoyami are the final four?

I closed my eyes again as Midoriya turned up and started talking to everyone.

"The first match of the semifinals! With both of them from hero families-"

I cracked an eye open. "Huh?"

"-it's the battle of the elites! From the hero course, it's Tenya Iida! Versus, also from the hero course, Shoto Todoroki!"

Oh. I knew that already. I closed my eyes again. Sleep is good.

"Kitia."

I kept my eyes closed. "Hmm?"

"I wouldn't have your eyes closed around Mineta..."

I snapped them open and glared at Shouji. "You're going to give me nightmares, man!"

"Hey!"

"Shuddup, Mineta." I dead-panned.

Shouji tapped the seat beside him. I got up and sat on the seat sideways, leaning my back against Shouji's side. "Wake me when we can go home."

"I'll zap you awake."

"I dare you to, Buzz-head."

I heard Kaminari whimper. "You're not in a good mood, huh?"

"I'm tired. That's all."

"Your lip is cut open."

"Hmm. Later. Sleeping now."

I dozed off to Present Mic's voice, which had become oddly calming.

I jumped as my phone went off.

"What was that?"

I sat up and shook myself, taking my phone out. "Ugh, my damn brother. What the hell? I'll be back in a minute."

I quickly walked away where no one would be able to overhear, and answered the phone. "What?"

"We found him."

I frowned. "Who?"

"The Hero Killer. We found Stain."