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Chapter 29: Victory & Picking Teammates

At the League of Villains' Hideout in the Kamino Ward, Shigaraki looks on at the television screen of the Sports Festival. He just witnesses Izuku winning the race within an inch. The same boy he came close to killing him with the Nomu during the USJ Incident if it wasn't for the blue hedgehog to show up out of nowhere in rescuing the boy. His eyes on screen locked in also on Sonic, who was smiling at the boy after the race, happy that Izuku won despite him helping. The Decay Quirk user clenched his teeth in anger, remembering the words that the hedgehog mentioned about his mother.

"Those two brats! I'm going to make sure that boy dies this time!" He thought before turning to the hedgehog. "Don't think it's over yet, rodent. I'll make sure you'll be squash to pieces for running my plans. Especially talking about my mother."

Suddenly, his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a phone ringing. He looks to his computer to see a requesting video call. He clicked it to call in where the screen only saying Voice Only on it. But a voice was heard on screen.

"Hello, Tomura. Just to call you to see if you're watching the Sports Festival." a male's voice said.

"I am." He answered, looking back at the screen. "The students from the USJ are taking part in it. Including the one person, I almost tried to kill. But it doesn't stop there, turns out the hedgehog that rescue that boy is taking part in it as well. Including the other two that were there. Turns out, there's more of the animals that are part of it. They call themselves the Freedom Fighters."

"I'm seeing the same thing. So, the hedgehog goes by the name Sonic. If you saw that moment, he gave the boy by the name Izuku the help to win this race. The speed is outstanding." the voice said.

"I want to crush that hedgehog so badly. He ruins my chance at killing that boy if he didn't show up!" Shigaraki said in anger.

"Easy, Shigaraki. Your time will come for revenge against that hedgehog and the boy soon. Speaking of the boy, I've noticed something about him. I believe throughout the race he was holding a rare emerald that glows a bright light."

The Decay Qurik user remembers that day during the incident when he saw Izuku fought with the Nomu, getting energy from the Chaos Emerald and a green aura surrounding his body. He remembers that the boy was on the verge of delivering the final blow to the beast. Only for the emerald to run out of power, turning black.

"I remember the boy almost beat my Nomu with that emerald. But it turns black indicating it was out of power. Now, the emerald is back to life. I wonder how he manages to get it back?" Shigaraki asked.

"I believe it has something to do with the hedgehog. The way you look at it, those two have a connection. Whatever that emerald holds, it makes that person that contains it very stronger. Interesting how that plays out." the voice said. "Anyway, will find more about them and the emerald very soon. In the meantime, keep an eye on this festival. We could see more of this from here on end. You'll get your revenge soon when you encounter them. Don't worry."

"Yes, master," Shigaraki said.

"Oh, before I go. I want to update you on the other person who tries to go after All Might during the incident. This Dr. Eggman person I believe his name, correct?" the voice asked.

"You mean the fatso that tried to interfere in our business? The one that took my Nomu into a robot?" Shigaraki asked with more venom in his tone.

"Easy there. I know he's another problem in our master plan of taking down All Might. But the good news, we found his location. The bad news, it's got more complicated." He said.

"What you mean?" Shigaraki asked.

"Turns out his location is onboard a ship in space. And it doesn't see anywhere in the sky." the man said.

"Space? You're kidding?" the Decay Quirk user asked.

"I'm not. However, there are other things I'm thinking about in the future that relates to him. It has to do about the hedgehog, the emerald, and the island that landed in the ocean near the city. Either way, it could be connected."

"An Island?" Shigaraki asked.

"You haven't heard the news a couple of weeks ago. An Island fell through the sky to land on the ocean. We don't know how or where it came from. For now, will worry about these things later. Let's focus on the Sports Festival and our two targets. I will worry about this Eggman person in the future. I'm thinking about other things for him in the future." the man said.

"What are you saying?" Shigaraki asked.

"You'll know soon enough. Will talk soon." the man said as the computer screen turns off by itself.

Shigaraki turns to the screen again seeing the celebration continue. Izuku was on his knees in shock with tears coming from his eyes while Sonic pat him on the back. What made the Decay Quirk user angry is seeing their smiles on their faces.

"Go ahead and smile. I'll make sure I'll kill the two of you once the time comes." He thought while looking at the emerald. "I want to know what that emerald really does? I wouldn't mind haven't it to myself."

Back at the Sports Festival, the crowd erupts into cheers as the Obstacle Race came to an end. Izuku continues to look around the entire crowd cheering at his victory. His mind was still in shock that he won. At first, it was like a foregone conclusion he was going to lose, especially if it was going to be either Bakugo, Todoroki, or Shadow winning this race. It if wasn't for Sonic, he would never win this race.

"Way a go, Izuku! I told ya you were going to win this race!" Sonic said, hugging the boy tightly before slapping his back. He releases the hug as the boy look at him with tears coming from his eyes. "Calm down, you're a boy now! Winners don't cry!"

Izuku couldn't help it. He's an emotional boy and a crybaby as usual. He rubbed the tears off his eyes with his arm. But more were coming out. He smiles at the hedgehog before looking up again at the crowd. He saw both Inasa and Camie applauding on his victory. The girl blew a girl to him before winking at him. His eyes turn to one of the VIP Boxes where the Heroes were sitting. He saw them applauding his victory. Including Toshinori, who was smiling at his successor's performance. The boy smiles back with more tears coming out from his eyes.

The hedgehog stood next to the boy, patting him on the back to comfort him. He looks up to see the Symbol of Peace smiling. Sonic smiles back, giving him a thumb as the hero gave a thumbs-up back to him. He saw Nezu applauding as he gave a thumbs up to him. The principal did the same. He then saw Cream and Cheese jumping up and down all happy, celebrating Izuku's Victory.

At Midoriya's Apartment, Inko was so proud of her son. She had comical tears coming spraying out from her eyes like a water fountain almost ready to flood her own home with it.

"Oh, my baby, Izuku!" She yelled with tears coming out. She quickly stopped crying to see the hedgehog standing next to her son, raising his arm out and pointing his finger at her son. "I wonder who this person is? Is he a student? How does he know my son?"

Her mind begins to think of other things. She notices something throughout the race.

"Wait a second. I wonder how Izuku has an emerald with powers. He never told me anything about it." She said, looking on the screen.

Outside the stadium, Kamui Woods, Death Arms, and Mount Lady look on the screen seeing Izuku and Sonic celebrated. The pros notice it was the same boy they scolded during the Sludge Villain encounter and helping him during the 10-month training.

"The same boy we saw during the 10-month training course came in 1st. Unbelievable." Death Arms said.

"Give that cute boy a ton of credit. He showed the doubters he deserves to be here." Mount Lady said as she saw the Amber Quirk user look at the screen. "You okay?"

"I'm fine. Really proud of the boy though." He said, with his eyes more focus on Sonic. "That hedgehog is pretty fast. He'll be something for my Internship."

Onboard the Death Egg, Eggman, and his minions were not surprised by the race. It was all for Izuku to win it with the help of Sonic as usual. The doctor remembers the same Double Boost in the past during his fight with the hedgehog and Tails back on Mobius many years ago.

"Sonic and that Izuku boy just did a Double Boost!" Scratch yelled.

"They ran past that minefield like it was nothing!" Cubot yelled.

"The entire field including both that Todoroki, Bakugo boy and Shadow were so distracted, they didn't know Sonic and the boy went for it," Orbot said.

"Crazy race that was!" Grounder yelled.

"Either way, it shows us that the boy is capable to take on everyone else. Right, Doctor?" Snively asked.

"Indeed. On the bright side, the other targets that almost won this race were in shock about it. Be interesting to see how this plays out." Eggman said when his focus was on Bakugo. "I can tell that boy is angry as ever to let that Izuku boy get past him again. If he keeps it up with his anger, he'll lose it for sure. But he'll be a great addition to the Eggman Empire if he keeps losing."

Back in the stadium, more students along with the Freedom Fighters were making their way from the tunnel. Earlier after the race, Bakugo, Todoroki, and Shadow were the other three arriving before the others would show. Both the Explosion Quirk user and the Ice Quirk user were very angry and stunned that the one person who never had a chance to win just won the race. The dark hedgehog wasn't angry or disappointed at the result. He saw Izuku still wiping tears from his eyes before turning to Sonic.

"It worked all along as Sonic planned. At least I gave Izuku an opportunity to win." He thought, turning to the two boys who were defeated. "These two idiots were arrogantly thinking they were going to win, they didn't think for a second Sonic and Izuku plan to use the Double Boost. Now they know what it feels like to lose."

Bakugo took heavy breaths after the race. Holding his left arm, the boy's face turns to angriness turning to see both Sonic and Izuku.

"Deku… that sewer rat… I got beaten… AGAIN!" He thought with anger boiled in his blood.

Todoroki panted as he looks at Sonic and Izuku. He was so distracted by fighting against both Bakugo and Shadow for 1st Place that he thought the boy wouldn't past them. However, he was wrong. He took one last look before walking off. He didn't notice that Shadow was looking at him.

"Guess he knows he was beaten." the Dark Hedgehog thought as he heard a girl's voice from the tunnel.

"Deku, that was amazing!" Izuku turns around to see Uraraka, running towards him all tired from all that running.

"T-T-Thank you." the boy said when he was nervous again by having a girl invading his space.

Uraraka then turns to Sonic. "Wow, that was so awesome! How did you and Deku do that?" She asked.

"Easy. Just a little high five by me and him to do some big fast boost." the hedgehog said as Iida walk over to the group.

"Never thought you have that type of speed. I heard rumors about you during the USJ Incident with a speed that I've never seen before. You and Midoriya pull it off by running past the minefields. Not even my Quirk would do such a thing." the Engine Quirk user said.

"If you're wondering about my speed, it's like a Mach One type," Sonic answered.

"Seriously?" Ochako asked in shock.

"I see," Iida said, adjusting his glasses. "If we ever get a chance to fight, we will see who speed can match with one another."

"I'll gladly accept that fight," Sonic said with a thumbs up to him. Iida did the same with a smile.

The Freedom Fighters walk over to the others to congratulate Izuku on his win.

"That was so awesome! Congrats!" Amy yelled, approaching the others.

"I never thought you doing the Double Boost with Sonic get you through the minefields." Knuckles said.

"Super awesome! You guys went flying!" Charmy Bee said.

"You manage to pull it off!" Silver said.

"Well done, kid. You showed everyone who you really are." Vector said.

"Thank goodness you won. Unlike that bully who thinks he's better than us." Blaze said.

"Despite Sonic helping, you still did your thing," Rouge said as Kendo and Tetsutetsu join in on the conversation.

"You were awesome, Midoriya! Going through those minefields without not getting hit by them." Kendo said.

"You and the hedgehog must have some neat Quirks to get through them," the Iron Quirk user said as Shadow approach them.

"Izuku." Everyone turns to the dark hedgehog with a serious look at the boy. "Congrats on winning the race. You deserve it."

"Thank you, Shadow," Izuku said as Shadow cracked a smile.

"Hey, can you please next time not do anything stupid," Sonic said, approaching the dark hedgehog said.

"Sometimes I take these things very seriously. Besides, it's better than those two boys I took on not to win." Shadow said.

"True," Sonic said as he turns to the tunnel to see Tails, carrying Momo back in the stadium. They landed on the grass as the fox cub jumped off the girl's back. "Hey, buddy!"

"Hey, Sonic!" He said, waving as the others ran up to them. He turns to the girl next to her. "You're going to be okay?"

"I'll be fine. Thank you for flying me to the stadium." She said, patting his head.

"It was no big deal." He said before turning Izuku. "Congrats, Izuku! You and Sonic were awesome towards the finish line."

"Thanks so much. I couldn't have done it with—" the boy couldn't finish when his face turns deep red, seeing Momo still has her shirt undone revealing her black bra. He quickly looks back, covering his face. "M-M-Momo, y-y-your shirt is unbuttoned!"

Kendo quickly uses her Big Fist Quirk to cover up the girl's chest. She looks back at the others with a look. "Do not look at her chest, perverts!" She said as Momo quickly button up her shirt.

"All done." She said as Kendo deactivates her Quirk. The girl looks back at the others only notice that Izuku was still nervous after seeing her chest. She couldn't help but smile, knowing how timid the boy was. She couldn't help but think of teasing him. She walks to him, leaning down to whisper him in his ear in a seductive tone. "Did you like seeing them bounce?"

Izuku jumped, shaking with a blushed face. "W-W-Well, I-I-I…" He said, stuttering trying to say something while Momo giggled at his reaction.

The Freedom Fighters looked in confusion of what was happening. They notice they saw both Uraraka and Kendo looked at the two with blink faces.

"Guess Midoriya is quite the ladies' man—" Tetsutetsu said, trying to tease the boy only for Kendo to comical punch him in the head.

"Wonder what's that all about?" Tails thought when he heard a voice screamed towards him.

"You!" the fox cub turns around to see Mineta with a comical angry look, looking at him.

"Oh, it's you. Good try on the race early." Tails said.

"Forget the race! I came close at laying on the popular girl's back in the academy! Only for you to screw it up!" Mineta yelled with comical tears coming out from his eyes.

"First off, your balls hit my face out of nowhere before I was falling down. Luckily, I landed on you to get away from the explosion. I don't know what your problem is, but you need to suck it up for once. We got a lot of competition ahead of us." Tails said.

"But, still!" Mineta yelled when an Earphone Jack came out nowhere, sticking it in his ear, shocking the boy. "AHHH!"

"Whoa!" the fox cub said as he saw Jirou walking towards them, glaring at Mineta.

"Save your symphony! You were just trying to make your move on Yaomomo with your perverted ways!" She said, releasing her earphone jack out of his ear.

"Poor guy." Tails said, shaking his head looking at his shocked body.

"Don't feel bad for him. He's a pervert." Jirou said.

"What's a pervert?" Tails asked.

"You don't want to know." She answered as she looked at Izuku with a smile. "Glad he won. Unlike Mr. Explosion Disorder." She noticed her heart was beating faster. "Why's my heart beating that fast? It's not like I'm falling for that nerd… or am I?"

"Uh, are you okay?" Tails asked, snapping her mind away from the boy.

"I'm fine. I just have to get ready for the next challenge." She said, walking off while hiding her blushed face at the same time.

"What was that all about?" Tails asked as he walks back to the others.

Izuku walks away, trying to regain focus after Momo teased him about looking at her bosoms. Still was embarrassed a bit after that. He was ready for the next competition at hand when multiple arms wrapped around his body. It caught him off guard when he looked to his right to see the pink-skinned girl and the reptilian girl to his left.

"M-M-Mina! S-S-Setsuna!" He said, getting nervous again.

"You were so awesome on how you and that hedgehog combine speed to win the race!" Mina said, all excited.

"Going through that minefield was so rad!" Setsuna said.

"W-W-Well…" Izuku couldn't say anything with anyone invading his space. Both girls look at him, knowing how cute he was. The two look at one another with an idea.

"You know, Midori. If you plan on winning this whole thing, I got a special treat for you." Mina said, whispering in a seductive but teasing tone in his right ear.

"If you do win, will give you something you would like," Setsuna said, whispering in a seductive but teasing tone in his left ear.

The boy was whimpering and blushing deep red in his face at the same time. The more nervous he was getting; it was making him lose focus on the tournament especially coming off a huge win.

"Ashido!" Momo yelled.

"Setsuna!" Kendo yelled.

Both Mina and Setsuna look behind them when they flinched. They saw both Momo, Uraraka, and Kendo looking at them with both cross veins and scary auras at the same time. Izuku felt their presence, getting very scarred. Kendo enlarges both hands, grabbing the girls of the boy, placing them next to them.

"That's really embarrassing for you to tease Midoriya like that!" Kendo said, deactivating her Quirk.

"You're two should be ashamed of yourself! You're making him very uncomfortable!" Momo yelled.

"You two were so close to him!" Ochako yelled.

"What's your problem? We were just teasing him." Mina replied.

"Can we just have some fun for one minute?" Setsuna asked, forming a puppy face.

"T-T-Thank goodness I got out of that one." Izuku thought, nervously fiddling his fingers when the sound of a whip was heard got his attention.

The first game for both the first years and the Freedom Fighters is finally over! What a game it was!" Midnight said. "Before we move on to the next contest, let's take a look at the standings, shall we?"

Everyone looks to the screens in the stadium to see the standings from the Obstacle Race.

Standings:

1. Class A: Izuku Midoriya

2. Freedom Fighters: Sonic the Hedgehog

3. Class A: Shoto Todoroki

4. Freedom Fighters: Shadow the Hedgehog

5. Class A: Bakugo Katsuki

6. Class A: Iida Tenya

7. Freedom Fighters: Silver the Hedgehog

8. Freedom Fighters: Knuckles the Echidna

9. Class A: Eijiro Kirishima

10. Class B: Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu

11. Freedom Fighters: Big the Cat

12. Freedom Fighters: Amy Rose

13. Freedom Fighters: Blaze the Cat

14. Freedom Fighters: Vector the Crocodile

15. Freedom Fighters: Espio the Chameleon

16. Freedom Fighters: Charmy Bee

17. Freedom Fighters: Rogue the Bat

18. Class B: Ibara Shinzaki

19. Class A: Fumikage Tokoyami

20. Class A: Hanta Sero

21. Class A: Mashirao Ojiro

22. Class B: Yosetsu Awase

23. Class A: Tsuyu Asui

24. Class B: Itsuka Kendo

25. Class A: Ochako Uraraka

26. Class B: Hiryu Rin

27. Class B: Neito Monoma

28. Class A: Mezo Shoji

29. Class A: Momo Yaoyorozu

30. Freedom Fighters: Miles "Tails" Prower

The final eleven made the cut. Jirou, Kaminari, Setsuna, Mina, Yui, Kojiro, Jurota, Koda, and Mineta. The last two that made the cut surprise everyone. Hitomi Shinso from the General Department and Mei Hatsume from the Support Department. Other students from Class 1-B including Aoyama and Hakagure failed to qualify for the next round. Much of Class 1-A was shocked by the two classmates not advancing including Aoyama, who earlier had a good advantage escaping the Ice during the obstacle. Question was, how did he fail?

"The Top 42 were the best. So, they move on to the next round. The others that didn't make the cut, don't be too down. We prepare other opportunities for you to shine." Midnight said by licking his lips again.

"Would you please stop trying to seduce the students! It's really creepy!" Uwabami yelled from the boxes.

"Mind your business, snake! You don't work at U.A. so shut it!" the R-Rated Hero yelled back.

"At least I'm more of a celebrity than you ever will be!" the Snake Hero yelled back.

"Why you!" Midnight looks at the boxes again with a comical angry look.

"Hey, that girl who went flying above that cliff made the cute." Charmy Bee said, pointing at the screen where Mei's face was shown.

"With all that equipment she had, she made it. That's a shock." Silver said.

"Guess I was wrong about her in the first place," Rouge said, turning to Tails. "Looks like you got a competition with her."

"Perhaps after this tournament, I would like to talk with her on how she has all that." Tails said.

Sonic and Izuku look on the screen. They were happy to see their names in the Top 2. They look at other names. All the Freedom Fighters made the cut and that made the hedgehog very happy. No surprise he would see both Todoroki and Bakugo made the cut. Another that got him to pay attention more was three names. Of course, the two boys that encounter Izuku in the hallway a couple of days ago while he saw the last one from the Support Department.

"Looks like those guys made the cut," Sonic said as Izuku looks on the screen to see Shinso, Monoma, and Mei making the cut.

"How did those two make the cut?" the boy thought, looking around to see the boy with bags looking forward and the Class 1-B student who has a hatred for the other class and the boy. "What kind of Quirks do they have to get to this point?"

The hedgehog knows the boy was looking at the two boys. He didn't know how they made the cut. They were so busy with the obstacle course. Either way, he was interested to see what the next obstacle will be in place and to get a glimpse of the two boys' Quirks. However, he was interrupted by Midnight's Voice.

"Sorry for the interruption. Now, the real fun is about to begin. The chance to move into the limelight. Give it your best." The screen appeared from behind her, is like a slot machine. "Let's see what we have in store for your next. Will your wildest fantasy dreams come to life? What could it be? The waiting is torture."

The screen then stopped spinning, revealing the next obstacle known as the Calvary Battle.

"Calvary Battle?" Kaminari asked with Tsu putting a finger on her chin. "I'm terrible at those."

"It's not an induvial event." the girl said. "I wonder how they split us up. Ribbit."

"Allow me to explain." Midnight said as the screen changes, showing a picture of All Might riding on Thirteen's Back with Present Mic behind them, carrying the Symbol of Peace. "The participants will form teams of two to four people as they see fit. In theory, basically the same playground game. But there is one difference, each player is assigning a point value based on the results of the obstacle course."

The students and the Freedom Fighters look around one another, surprised by the news of the point value from the last course.

"I get it. A point-based system much like the Entrance Exam. That seems pretty simple." Sato said.

"So that means each team will have a different point value based on what students on it," Ochako said.

"Ah-ha," Mina said with a smile at the Gravity Quirk user.

The two were interrupted by Midnight's Whip, where the hero glared at them. "Maybe you should shut up and let me explain things to you!" She yelled.

"Because they're smarter than you, tramp!" Uwabami yelled as the R-Rated Hero was getting angrier by her interrupting her repeatedly.

"Anyway, now the point assignments by increments of five. Starting from the bottom." Midnight continues where the screen changes, showing the points and the people that finished from 42nd to 1st next to the points they get. "42nd is worth 5 points and the 41st is worth 10 points. And the person that finished 1st is received…. 10 MILLION!"

Izuku turned black and white after hearing that news. "T-T-Ten… M-M-Million?" He asked, getting nervous.

"Really?" Shinso asked, with a smirk on his looking at the boy.

"In other words, if we get the points from his team…" Monoma thought, looking at him with a cocky smile.

"We all get on top no matter the cost!" Everyone minus the Freedom Fighters thought as they look at the boy.

Izuku looks at everyone except the Freedom Fighters, where they were looking back at him with greed and desire. Red eyes flashed from everyone, looking at him. The boy was scared and nervous as hell. Now he was really regretting on winning that race. At the same time, a finger tapped on his back. The boy turned to the hedgehog, who was rubbing his head.

"To tell you the truth, I could've won that race instead so everyone can look towards me. Boy did we screwed up." Sonic said as Midnight cracked her whip again to get everyone's attention.

"First years and Freedom Fighters, these are the rules that you will abide by." She said as the screen changes back to All Might, Thirteen, and Present Mic. There were points showing with arrows pointing at three heroes. "The game itself within 15 minutes. Induvial point values will be added together to your team token. Everyone will know how it will work thanks to your headbands."

The screen changes showing All Might with a 50-point headband around his head, flashing a smile. Then he shows multiple headbands around his neck, almost like wrapping him around his neck.

"Seriously?" Ryuko asked, looking at Toshinori.

"Don't even ask. Nezu told me to do it as entertainment." He replied with a sweatdrop.

"Swipe as many headbands as possible to raise your team's scores. Stolen headbands will be wearing from the neck up. So, the more you steal, the harder it'll be to manage them. And another thing, the minute your headband gets stolen or the team falls, you can keep playing until time is up." Midnight said.

"So, its everyone's game then." Knuckles said.

"Since there are 42 contestants and 12 teams fighting on the field the entire time," Vector said.

"So, if you lose your headband at the beginning, you'll have time to make up a plan," Mina said.

"I don't know, Mina. Maybe we should wait until we see how teams turn out to start strategizing. Ribbit." Tsuyu said.

"This is going to be rough. You may use your Quirks as much as you like." Midnight said. "But there are still rules. Make a team fall on purpose, I'll slap you with a red card and you'll be disqualified."

Bakugo looks back in anger. He was hoping to knock down Izuku's team but now that thing has changed. He didn't notice that Sonic was looking at him.

"He was planning on doing that. Good thing she let him know. Including the others." the hedgehog thought.

The screen behind her change where it has the time of 15:00 on there with the "Make your Team" words on top of it.

"You got 15 minutes to build your teams. I recommend you get started." Midnight said as everyone scattered to look for teammates.

Back in the seats, the Seiketsu Students could see Izuku all scarred as hell, knowing he's the target now.

"That's so messed up. If only I attended U.A., you know I will team up with Midoriya to protect those points." Inasa said.

"The boys on his own now. Not even his classmates will help him." Seiji said.

"He still has that hedgehog standing next to him. Poor boy, I wish I can comfort him." Camie said, looking at both Kendo and Momo going to other teams. "I wonder what both Yaomomo and Itsuka are planning?"

"Unless they're planning to be teammates of themselves or be on other teams. You should've seen their faces once the boy found out he holds the ten million points in his hand." Nagamasa said, referring to the red eyes of every student looking at Izuku earlier.

"Will just have to wait and see. For now, Midoriya's in big trouble." Inasa said.

In the VIP Seats, the heroes look on the field. Toshinori sees his successor looking around for any person that can be on his team. He could see Sonic standing next to him. Won't be a surprise to see him partner with him.

"Poor Mr. Izuku. This is not good news." Cream said.

"Chao." Cheese said.

"Do not fear, child," Nezu said. "I know Midoriya can pull this out. Sure, everyone will be going after him for the points he earns in the Obstacle Race, but you can't worry him."

"But nobody wants to be his teammate." the rabbit said.

"Sonic's still standing next to him. Maybe there's still hope after all." Toshinori said.

"Unless he and the rest of the Freedom Fighters has an idea, they'll likely try to protect Midoriya from keeping the points. I notice one of them was a concern for the boy not looking at him with greed. That's a sign that he could still win this one." Nezu said.

"I hope you're right." Cream said.

"Chao." Cheese said.

Izuku look around where no one, not even his friends in his class or Class 1-B came to be his teammate. He let out a sigh, knowing he's dead for sure. He notices that Sonic stood next to him. He forms a smile to his face, knowing his friend of 10 years wouldn't abandon him.

"Sonic, you and I can—" the boy couldn't finish when the hedgehog surprised him with one word.

"Nope." He answered.

"W-W-What?" He asked, stuttering in shock.

"Look, I get it but it's on me as well. I had second thoughts about that race, and I should've won it rather than you. I didn't know the winner would have that most points." Sonic said. "I understand you want me as your partner, and you want my help. But this time it's different. You can't rely on me to help you out. You have the Chaos Emerald with you and All Might's Quirk. You got a shot at this."

"Easy for you to say. I still don't have a team, and everyone will be gunning for my points." Izuku said, getting all nervous before looking down. "I understand. Guess I'm going to lose this after all."

Sonic looks at his friend. He knows he wants him to succeed. Looking around, he notices other students were gathering around making teams. Until a plan came to his head. "You know what? You're still going to win this race." He said as the boy look up at him.

"Seriously?" He asked.

"It's not I'm saying I going to be your partner. But there's a plan." Sonic said, grabbing the boy whispering in his ear about the plan. At the same time, they didn't notice that footsteps were approaching them.

"Hey, Deku?" both flinched, turning around to see Uraraka standing there with a smile on her face. "Let's team up."

Tears spayed out from Izuku's eyes. Spraying everywhere with Uraraka moving out of the way and Sonic did a sidestep, next to the girl, not want to get wet.

"Uraraka, are you sure? Everyone will be after me and my ten million points!" He yelled.

"If we run away the whole time, we can win right?" Ochako asked, smiling. "Besides, you got the hedgehog with you. Will make a great team."

"Sorry, but I already told him I wasn't going to be on his team. But we did talk to one another about a plan to keep the ten million points with him." Sonic said.

"Really?" Ochako asked.

"But I can't tell you all about it. You have to wait and see until the battle begins." Sonic said, turning to the boy. "You can stop with the water fountain. Be grateful you got a teammate with you."

"Oh, sorry. I was just surprised a person like her would team with me." Izuku said, wiping the tears off his eyes turning to the girl. "I think you're overestimating everyone else here."

"Seriously?" Ochako asked, forming a big smile on her face. "It's better to team up with people you like."

Izuku closed his eyes with some small pink cheeks covering his freckles. He was about to unleash his fountain of tears again before using his arm to cover his eyes and look away.

"Relax on the waterworks," Sonic said.

"Are you okay?" Ochako asked.

"I'm fine. I'm just glad to team up with you." Izuku said, controlling his eyes before looking at the girl. "But we still need to find someone who we can communicate smoothly with. You have you're Quirk and the third person we can add is someone speed. Not you, Sonic by the way."

"What about that Iida guy? The one that has those engines on his legs?" Sonic asked, looking around for him. "Oh, there he is. Standing there next to that girl with the ponytail."

Izuku and Uraraka ran towards their friend, standing next to Momo. "Iida!" The tail boy turns around to see the two, eager to accept him as part of the team.

"Sorry, Midoriya." He said, shocking the two. "But I'm afraid I must refuse your offer."

"What?" Izuku asked as Sonic sped towards them, standing in front of Iida.

"Are you serious? You're gonna leave your friend hanging?" the hedgehog asked, pointing his finger towards him as Iida adjusted his glasses.

"Since this thing has started, I've been losing to the both of you." the Engine Quirk user said. "I was caught in the minefield thinking I would get past it when my Quirk. But of nowhere, the two of use form a speed boost unlike any other. I was shocked that the two of you got past it. Don't take this as an insult, I'm still your friend Midoriya." He adjusted his glasses again, looking straight at Izuku. "Bakugo and Todoroki aren't the only ones that see you as a rival. But I will try my best to defeat you."

Izuku and Uraraka were caught by surprise by that statement. The Engine Qurik user looks down at the hedgehog, staring at one another.

"And I did promise you, Sonic. We will see each other in the tournament. It'll be speed vs speed. My Quirk against yours. Will see who's the fastest person in this match is." Iida said.

"We did promise that earlier. But I'm warning with this so-called declaration of war. I'd already gotten two idiots on my radar who were going after Izuku. Don't think you'll be the third person on my hit list because you're making a big mistake." Sonic said as they stared at one another.

The Freedom Fighters made their way towards the group. Only to see the staredown between both fastest people.

"Uh, what's going on here?" Tails asked.

"Something tells me it's not right here." Knuckles said.

"Don't worry, we just about finish our conversation," Sonic said, continue to look at Iida.

"As I said before, I'm willing to take that risk," Iida said as he walks off to the team he's going to be on.

Sonic and Izuku look on and was stunned to see the team Iida he was on. Todoroki, Kaminari, and Momo.

"Are you kidding me? He's going to team up with the Icy idiot?" the hedgehog asked, looking at the Creation Quirk user. "And she's on the team as well? Just earlier she defended you because that idiot called you out! What a hypocrite!"

Izuku was shocked to see Momo on the team. The girl saw the cinnamon bun with an apologetic look. The boy looks down a bit before walking back to Uraraka. Sonic and the Freedom Fighters does their best to cheer up Izuku. Momo felt bad for him. She didn't want to do this. But her ego tells her otherwise and it made her worst like hearing about Bakugo's bullying on the boy. Instead, her heart tells her otherwise.

"I'll be back." She said as she ran over to the boy. "Izuku!"

The boy looks up and was surprised to see the girl running towards him. She walks past the Freedom Fighters, placing both her hands on his shoulders. He stuttered with red appearing on his face.

"W-W-What, is it," He asked.

Momo looks at him, letting out a sigh quick. What surprised the boy, Uraraka, and the Freedom Fighters was what they didn't expect to happen. The girl leans forward, placing her lips on his forehead softly. Uraraka stared at them with a blink fast. The Freedom Fighters were shocked at what they were seeing. Momo lean back after kissing, seeing the boy's face all red.

"D-D-D-Did you j-j-just?" He asked, stuttering more.

"Think of it as a making up in case anything happens. We're still friends at the end. I hope you do win, Izuku. No hard feelings." Momo said with a smile before releasing his shoulders. She was about to walk back before turning to Uraraka. "Sorry, guess I'm on the scoreboard." She giggled before running back to her team.

"Did she just kiss him?" Amy asked. "Is this love we're seeing?"

"Uh, Izuku? You okay?" Sonic asked, waving his face with his hand.

"Guess he's shocked by the kiss." Tails said as he saw the screen striking to 10 minutes. "We got 10 minutes left. We need to find teams."

"Izuku, wake up! Still need to find a team!" Sonic yelled, getting Izuku to snap out of his thoughts.

"Oh, right!" He said, looking around for another.

"Looks like the bully big shot got his team." Knuckles said, seeing Bakugo with Mina, Kirishima, and Sero on his team. "Great! Just when we became friends, he joins that guy's team."

"Sorry, dude!" Kirishima said.

"Well, we got our team," Vector said, pointing at both Espio and Charmy. "Team Chaotix is back in action!"

"That's great. How about my team then?" Sonic said, standing in between both Tails and Knuckles. "Team Sonic is back and ready to kick some ass!"

"You guys need a fourth member on the team." Blaze said.

"That's true," Sonic said, looking around for other members.

"Hey, you guys looking for a partner." the others turn to Jirou, who was walking towards them.

"J-Jirou!" Izuku said.

"Sorry, Deku. No offense, but I want to be on this team." She said, pointing towards Team Chaotix.

"Really? This is the first time we have a human joining us." Vector said.

"Yeah, I thought about that after seeing you guys with your skill during the obstacle. And rescuing me from that cat." She said, turning back to Izuku. "I know you can win, Deku. Don't say I warn you when my Earphone Jacks coming towards you."

"Well, Team Chaotix's set," Sonic said, looking at the others. "That's right I forgot that Shadow and Rogue don't have Omega with them and Amy and Big don't have Cream because she can't compete in this tournament."

"We're pretty much running out of options," Rogue said when she notices Shadow was walking towards a student. "Where's Shadow going?"

Everyone turned to see the dark hedgehog walking towards none other than Tokoyami. The Dark Shadow Quirk user saw the hedgehog approaching towards him. The two stared at one another with serious looks.

"Great! Don't want Shadow to start something with." Sonic said.

"Especially when they look at one another," Izuku said.

The two stares down one another when Shadow was the first to speak. "You must be one of Izuku's classmates that look like me?" He asked.

"You almost look like the blue hedgehog. I believe that you're his brother." Tokoyami said.

"We're not related," Shadow said.

"Do you want to be my teammate?" Tokoyami asked.

"Very well," Shadow said as the two shook hands.

"You're teaming up together? Guess I'll join with the two of you." the two turn around to see Shinso walking up to them.

"If you're planning to use your Quirk to control people's minds, nice try. You can be on the team, but I'm warning you. I'm in command. Understand?" Shadow asked, glaring at the boy.

"How did he know about my Quirk?" the boy thought with a stunning look until he changes it to normal. "No problem whatsoever."

"Very well, then," Shadow said, turning to Ojiro. "You there with the tail? Want to join us?"

"Sure, I didn't think that would happen," Ojiro said, walking over to the group.

"Shadow got his team. Including that boy with the bags underneath his eyes. Still wonder how he got in this tournament?" Sonic asked.

"I am thinking about the same thing," Izuku said, looking around for anyone who still needs a team.

"Hey! You with the wings!" Rogue turns to see Kendo, with both Setsuna and Yui, waving towards her. "Want to be on the team?

"I guess I got no choice since Shadow got his own team. I'll see yall later." Rogue said, flying towards the team.

"Shadow and Rogue are on different teams. We still got Amy, Blaze, Silver, and Big in the picture that needs partners. Or they'll be on the same team." Sonic said.

"Well, at least we got Big. Nothing to worry abou—" Amy couldn't finish when Big walk next to Izuku.

"I want to be on his team." the cat said, petting Izuku's hair.

"S-Seriously?" Izuku asked in shock.

"Are you sure, Deku?" Ochako asked.

"But, Big. You and I are have been a team for many years." Amy said.

"I want to help him," Big said, looking at the boy with a smile.

Izuku was surprised by the reaction of him. "You do know everyone will be coming for me?" He asked as the cat nod his head in yes. The boy turned to the pink hedgehog. "I'm sorry but if it's okay can he be on my team?"

Amy look on with a sad look. But knows what the situation was in store. "Very well, then. Big, make sure you protect Izuku at all costs. Make sure nobody takes those 10 million points." She said.

"At least you still got Blaze and Silver on your side," Sonic said when he notices they were missing. "Hey, where they go?"

The others saw Silver teaming with Tetsutetsu, Awase, and Hiryu. Blaze teamed with both Ibara and Jurota.

"You're the only person that needs a team. You can join us?" Tails asked.

"That's true," Amy said, looking around.

"Hey, you! The pink hedgehog!" Amy look to see both Koda, Rikado, and Kojiro waving at her.

"You're that rock person that Cream met!" the pink hedgehog said.

"Will you like to join our team? Because I heard Koda said your friends with a rabbit, correct?" Sato asked.

"Looks like I found my team, guys!" Amy said, looking back at Big. "Be careful, Big. You two, Izuku." She ran over to her new team.

"We're the only two teams left that need a fourth person." Tails said.

"Question is who?" Sonic asked when they heard laughter coming towards them.

"Perfect. This is the team I want. And you're the star." the others turn around to see none other than Hatsume, using her hover soles, approaching them. "Team up with me, person in first place!"

"GAAA!" Izuku flinched when the girl's face came so close.

"Hey, that's the girl from the obstacle course," Ochako asked.

"Anyway, who are you?" Sonic asked.

"I'm the Student in the Support Course." She said, taking her goggles off revealing her irises of scope like. "The name's Mei Hatsume. We haven't met but I would like to use my personal thing for your current event."

"Straight forward." Izuku thought as the girl got closer to his face again.

"If I team up with you, then I can be part of the spotlight so everyone can be keeping their eyes on!" Mei said, getting closer again to his face. "That means my super cute babies can definitely be seen by the big companies' CEO's who are tuning in to the Sports Festival!" She got closer again. "And finally, that line of reasoning is the best way for my marvelous gadgets to get recruited!"

"Uh, can you slow down a minute? Did you find babies? I mean—" Ochako asked but the girl kept talking with Izuku, avoiding her. "Oh, she doesn't care about me." She had a blank face while watching.

Both Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles look at the girl with dumbfounded looks. They shook their heads. "Uh, how long is she gonna keep talking?" Sonic asked.

"I'll fix it." Knuckles said, approaching the girl from behind. She hit her head, knocking her down to the ground comical with a bump on her head.

"Whoa! That has to hurt." Tails said.

"Seriously, Knuckles?" Izuku asked with a shocked look.

"What? She was getting on our last nerves! And we're wasting time!" the echidna said.

Tails notice a chest behind her. He walks over to open it, revealing different types of gadgets. "Woah! She has all types of gadgets I've never seen before." He said, examining every object until the girl surprises him with the same look.

"Exactly! Let me show you!" Mei said, grabbing out a jetpack to show Izuku. "I got this idea on a certain hero's backpack. Of course, I added my own tweaks."

"I recognize that. Airjet the Buster Hero has one of those." He said, holding on the jetpack. "I love that guy!"

"Isn't he awesome?" Mei asked.

Uraraka stood there looking at the two with a blink expression. "They sure get along well." She thought.

"You okay?" Sonic asked, interrupting her thoughts.

"Huh? O-Oh I'm fine. Just thinking about our team that's it." She said, rubbing the back of her head while laughing at the same time.

"Anyway," the hedgehog turns back to Izuku and Mei. "Enough talking. You got your team, Izuku. Hope you're happy?"

"Wait a second. You guys are the last one that needs a fourth person." Izuku said as he looks back at the time with 5 minutes left. "You guys got five minutes left to find that last person."

"The others are on different teams. We're going to be the only ones without it." Tails said.

"There is one team I saw that has a team of three. I guess will be found with three." Knuckles said, referring to the team of Shoji, Tsuyu, and Mineta.

"Fair enough. We've been through a lot as a team. We can try this again as a team." Sonic said when a voice was heard from behind.

"I believe you're looking for a team, correct?" Everyone turned to see a boy approaching them. Izuku had that serious mean look when he saw one student from Class 1-B.

"Monoma?" He asked. "What do you want?"

"What's wrong, Midoriya? Not happy to see me." He said, looking at his team. "So this is your team. Two girls and a fatso cat. Must be a weak team you have."

Izuku was about to approach the boy when Sonic holds him back. The hedgehog stood in front of the Class 1-B student.

"First up, I don't accept that kind of attitude towards my friend. Second, why are you here? Go find somebody to be on that team!" the hedgehog said.

"Well, looking around, everyone has teams for themselves. I'm the only person that can help you get a chance to get some points. And you have the speed that can do it. So please, accept me as your teammate." Monoma said as Izuku stepped in.

"Sonic, do not trust this person! He's already planning to use you to go after me! He has a hatred for Class 1-A and even to me as well." He said.

"Don't do this, Sonic! He's bad luck!" Ochako said.

"Really? You can't trust me! I promise to be fair and reasonable with your team. Besides, you heard what Midnight just said. If we were to take a team down on purpose, will be disqualified. I'm fine with following the rules." He said, with that cocky smile.

"Sonic, he's lying! He's going to trick you in being disqualified! That's his plan!" Izuku said, glaring at the boy.

"I think Izuku right, Sonic. He might pull a trick up he sleeves." Tails said.

"And I don't trust that with that smile on his face." Knuckles said, cracking his knuckles while looking at the boy.

The hedgehog was under enormous pressure. Hearing from every voice not to choose Monoma. He looks back at the clock with 1 minute remaining on the clock. He then looks back at the boy, giving his final answer.

"Fine. You're on our team." the hedgehog answered.

"Are you serious, Sonic?" Izuku asked in anger.

"He's going to try to trick with everything," Ochako said.

"Don't worry, we're not going to be disqualified or anything. I'll be going to make sure he'll be kept an eye on." Sonic said, looking back. "I'm giving you this warning, and this is the only time I'll say it. I got three people that I already put on my hitlist. I don't want you to be part of it. But if every try to screw us out of this battle, and even if we were to move to the next round, you'll be the 4th person on my list."

"Fair enough," Monoma said, offering a handshake. "Can we shake on it?"

The hedgehog looed k at the hand before walking back. "I don't offer handshakes. Especially when they can trick me. Just wait right there. Knux, Tails keep an eye on him if he does anything stupid." Sonic walk to Izuku. "Look, don't worry. I'll keep my eye on him if he does anything crazy. Don't worry about me. You'll job is to keep those points with you at all cost, you got the Chaos Emerald and your Quirk to help you. Plus, you got your team to back you up."

"I'm very concerned that Monoma will trick you," Izuku said.

"Relax. Like I said, focus on your thing. Remember what I told you about our plan." Sonic said.

"All right, Sonic. Just be careful." Izuku said.

"I will be. Good luck, buddy." He said as they both give fist bumps before the hedgehog walked back to his team.

Monoma looks back at Izuku, giving one big cocky smile at him before walking away with Team Sonic.

"He has to be crazy to team up with him," Ochako said.

"I hope he gets through this," Izuku said, turning back with his team. "Let's get going."

Meanwhile, others saw Monoma walking with Team Sonic. Momo, Iida, Kendo, Tetsutetsu, and Setsuna were stunned to see him teaming with Izuku's Friends.

"You got to be kidding me? He's teaming up with them. Izuku must be stunned to see this. Momo said with a shocked look.

"I don't like this. I have a feeling he's planning something to cost that team to lose." Iida said.

"This is not good. Monoma's up to something." Kendo said.

"Why would that hedgehog team up with him?" Setsuna asked

"Is he a classmate of yours?" Rogue asked turning to Kendo.

"He is. And he doesn't like Class 1-A and especially to Midoriya." She said.

"This is not good." the bat said.

"He's planning something. I can feel it." Tetsutetsu said, looking at his classmate walking by.

Onboard the Death Egg, Eggman, and his minions watch for the next battle to begin. They witness a confrontation with Monoma teaming up with Team Sonic as Izuku didn't like the idea.

"Wonder what's that all about?" Decoe asked.

"Not sure. But the way that Izuku boy look he wasn't happy about it." Bocoe said.

"If I remember, he's one of the Class 1-B students who were in the USJ Incident at the time with Class 1-A. He's wasn't a part of the action as our drones saw." Snively said.

"Wonder what kind of Quirk he has?" Orbot asked.

"I believe it's a Copy Quirk type he possesses," Snively said.

"Be interesting to see how he does. Perhaps another member of the Eggman Empire." Eggman said.

The time finally struck zero as the horn rang throughout the stadium. Everyone has their partner right before time rang out. Midnight stretches her arm out after the long wait while talking at the same time. In the booth, Present Mic wakes Aizawa up from his nap as the next battle was about to begin.

"After fifteen minutes to pick their teams and talk strategy, twelve calvary teams about to go head to head!" Present Mic said.

"This is an unexpected student competition," Aizawa said, looking at the field.

"Come on! Everyone get your hands in the air! It's time for a U.A. Battle Royal! Let me hear you, scream!" Present Mic said as the crowd roared.

The teams were prep for battle. Izuku got on the top, wrapping his legs around Big's head to not fall off. He was the rider with the 10 million points headband wrap around his head. He also wore the jetpack Mei gave him. The cat is the leading horse with Uraraka on the left. She wore the Hover Soles the girl gave her. and Hatsume on the right side.

"Everyone, ready?" Izuku asked with a determined look.

"Yeah!" Ochako answered with a determined look.

"Hatsume?" Izuku asked as the girl only laugh. "Big?"

"I'm ready." the cat answered as the boy pulled out the Chaos Emerald, activating it with the green aura surrounding his body. "I'm giving you the power of the emerald to your body. You'll get enough strength from it throughout the battle." Izuku looks on as the other 11 teams were ready to fight.

Team Sonic has the hedgehog as the rider. Monoma as the lead horse with Knuckles to the right and Tails to the left.

"I hope everyone's ready!" Sonic yelled, looking down at Monoma. "You better not screw with us. I mean it."

"Don't worry, I won't." He said with that smile on his face.

Sonic turns to his right to see Bakugo, cracking his knuckles. The Explosion Quirk user looks to see the hedgehog as Sonic gave him a mock salute. Bakugo seething with anger, wanting to kill the hedgehog once and for all. The hedgehog turns to his left to see Todoroki as the rider. The Ice Quirk user saw him as Sonic pointed his finger, letting him know he's coming for him. Todoroki just looks forward to focusing. The hedgehog gave one more look to Iida, letting know he was coming for him. Finally, he looked in front with Izuku in the distance. The two looked at one another giving a thumbs up.

"Are you ready? Let's get this party started! One final countdown before we start! Three…" Present Mic said, counting down to the battle.

"Get him," Bakugo said, cracking his knuckles already ready to get after Izuku.

"Two…"

"He's ours," Todoroki said, looking at his target.

"One…"

"Here goes nothing," Izuku said.

"Begin!" Midnight yelled.

"Let's get this party started!" Sonic yelled.

The Calvary Battle was underway. It was going be a long day for Izuku and his team as everyone except Team Sonic made their move for the 10 million points.

End of Chapter 29

Author's Note: I know I know. Another chapter ends with a cliffhanger. As Eddy from Ed Edd n Eddy said. "What? And ruin the plot?" That's how I roll. But anyway, another chapter comes to an end the Calvary Battle is about to get underway in the next chapter.

This chapter was very tough. I want to add the right characters in the Calvary Battle. No doubt I added the entire Freedom Fighters to make the cut. It was a hard decision to make to see who will be in it. Either way, it was the toughest choice to make. I know people will be shocked to see Monoma teaming up with Team Sonic for this battle. You never know what will happen in the next chapter with the battle at hand. Will Monoma screw the team? You'll find out soon.

Also, I added Jirou to Team Chaotix switching Amy to Rikado, Koda, and Kojiro, who I added in the mix. Let's see how that plays out while we move along. Also, I change the students to different teams as well. Not like in the Anime which I thought would be something different to do. I will see how this plays out in the next chapter.

Anyway, good thing I posted this chapter before I go back to work tomorrow. Hopefully, I can get the next chapter ready for Saturday. And maybe if I can finish with it early, I might work on the next one and maybe post the next one for Sunday. I will see how this plays out.

I hope everyone enjoys your night. See you soon and review.