Chapter 31: Confrontations & Cheerleaders
Onboard the Death Egg, Eggman, and his minions decided to rest before the festival resumes. They just witnessed the end of the Calvary Battle as their favorite target, Izuku survived the onslaught of all the teams gunning for the 10 million points. He almost lost it late in the contest with Todoroki and his team snatching it. But again, Sonic being the speedy and sneaky hedgehog, jumped in to snag it from their hands, giving back to Izuku for the win at the dying seconds.
For the Eggman Empire, they witness some potential recruits including Monoma, who could be the second favorite to join since he has a Quirk to copies other people's Quirks. For now, they would wait with the One on One Tournament still to come.
"Dang it. We were all hoping that Izuku boy would lose." Coconuts said. "But that hedgehog comes out of nowhere and saves the day like usual."
Scratch threw a wretch at the monkey badnik, hitting him in the head. "Are you that stupid? Why would you want that boy to lose?" He asked.
"Yeah! We still need to keep an eye on him now that the next round will be one on one battles!" Grounder yelled.
"You know what was very interesting," Orbot said. "I've noticed that in the last two rounds, the boy didn't take advantage of using the Chaos Emerald despite activating it. It makes you wonder; did he need Sonic help throughout those rounds?
"That is a very interesting question," Eggman said. "Sonic and the Freedom Fighters were in this tournament and the hedgehog would've run away with it because of his speed. He could've won the Obstacle Course. But didn't want to spoil the fun on three competitors that almost won this race. He stayed put to help the boy along with the students to motivate them to take part in this race. Then came the second obstacle when he pulled out a Wispon to let the boy hover over the cliffs. Finally, the minefields which he and the boy join to do a Double Boost tactic to run away with the whole thing."
"Don't forget Shadow jump in to try to win the race," Snively said. "He went into battle with those two students that were perhaps the strongest ones in the boy's class. They were so distracted that they didn't notice Sonic and that boy did the Double Boost to win it."
"It was actually the boy that won it because Sonic threw him to the finish line at the last second," Eggman said.
"Then came the next battle we've witness," Cubot said. "That boy was scarred as ever when he notices that winning 1st Place came with 10 million points. Everyone including his class was all gunning for him."
"But the Freedom Fighters protected him despite being on different teams to keep the headband. That boy almost lost if it wasn't for Sonic's Help again. Either way, the boy moves on and will see if he does well in this One on One Battle with the Chaos Emerald now." Eggman said.
"Let's make a prediction," Decoe said. "Who probably thinks the boy we battle that Bakugo kid?"
"Or it could be against that Todoroki kid?" Bocoe asked.
"Call me on crazy but how crazy it'll be if it's Sonic and the boy battling one another?" Grounder asked as every look to him with a surprised look. "I mean it could happen right?"
"You never know what possibilities might happen," Snively said.
"Either way will see how this plays out. They should announce the competitors by drawing balls. I believe that should work either way." Eggman said when they heard the doors open. Everyone turned to see Stain walking in. The minions shivered in fear. "Ah, Stain. You miss the entire first two battles of the Sports Festival. But they got the One on One Battles coming up in on hour, so you won't miss a thing."
"No offense, doc. But I could care less about seeing students trying to become fake heroes in the society we're living in." the Hero Killer said.
"I just pretend I didn't hear that. Anyway, you're a student here?" Eggman asked, referring to Kota.
"He's here. We're ready whenever you are." Stain said.
"Very well since the festival is in a one-hour break, we can start on the blood transfer to the kid. Let's head to the medical room right now." Eggman said as the two were walking out of the bridge.
"Excuse me, sir. What are we talking about?" Snively asked.
"Oh, I didn't tell you about it but couple days ago, Stain came to me asking about having to do a blood transfer to the boy's body to get the Qurik he holds towards the boy they both can have the same Quirk," Eggman answered with surprise looks.
"Are you serious?" Snively asked.
"Are you sure about it, boss? It could be dangerous!" Cubot said.
"Relax. I'm the doctor and I'm sure it won't be a problem. Let's go, Snively. The rest of you don't disturb us while we're working. We should be done before the festival resumes." Eggman said as he and Stain exit from the bridge with Snively following them.
"I got a bad feeling about this," Orbot said.
"You mean Stain?" Grounder asked.
"Maybe him. But the boy. I wonder if he agreed with it." Orbot said.
"Perhaps. We might know the answer once they're done." Scratch said as they look at the door closed by itself.
Back at the U.A. Sports Stadium, the Sports Festival went on a one-hour intermission after kicking off the first two battles of the event. The next event was coming up after the intermission, letting students head for the cafeteria to eat before the next round begin. But, three people weren't heading for lunch. Todoroki brought both Izuku and Sonic inches away from the students in a tunnel of the Faculty and Student Entrance to have a conversation. Izuku grew nervous seeing the boy stared at him with his green and blue eyes. The hedgehog looked at him, tapping his feet, wasting much time with silence.
"So, you brought us here… now what?" Izuku asked, breaking the silence as Todoroki continues to stare at them with his glare.
"Hello, idiot? Either you're going to say something or you're wasting our time here." Sonic said, rolling his eyes with the boy not answering. "You know, you're one step closer from slapping you silly with that stupid look on your face."
"Really, Sonic?" Izuku asked.
"He's looking at us with no answer. Besides, I'm hungry and we need to get to the cafeteria." Sonic said, staring at the Dual Quirk user. "That's it! Your time is up! Izuku, let's go and eat! This good for nothing is wasting our time. Probably saving his glare towards me when we meet in the next round.
The two were about exit from the tunnel. Until Todoroki finally broke his silence. "I was overwhelmed." He said as the two stopped, turning back to him.
"Now you want to speak," Sonic said.
"It would be nice if you stop talking for once so I can continue. I'll talk about you and your friendship with Midoriya in a little while." Todoroki said, turning to Izuku while the hedgehog mocked him. "It made me break a promise that I made a long time ago."
"What you mean?" the cinnamon bun asked as Todoroki pulled his left hand out from his pocket to look at it.
"Iida, Kaminari, Yayorozou, Uraraka, and the two that I don't know of none of them felt it." He said, with Sonic and Izuku looking at one another with confused looks. "At that moment, I sense that true power. You were just about to use it right before Iida use his Quirk for me to capture that headband. But that power reminds me of something. Experiencing All Might's Quirk."
Izuku was getting more nervous, knowing the boy was talking about the Quirk he has in him. Sonic knew what was coming. He jumps to trying to deflect.
"I don't know what you're talking about. But Izuku's Quirk is not related to All Might. You're probably thinking of something else." He said.
"What I'm saying is the power coming from Midoriya is similar to All Might's," Todoroki said, looking towards Izuku. "Tell me…are you All Might's Secret Love Child or something?"
The boy and Sonic looked at him with a blank look "What, Seriously?" They both thought, dropping their jaws comically to the ground. Izuku's mind flashbacked to that moment in the locker room about Todoroki saying about All Might's Power in him.
"What kind of dumb question is that? Seriously? Did Bakugo or Shadow drop your head during that obstacle race to ask that kind of question?" Sonic asked, jumping into the conversation.
"Well, are you?" Todoroki asked, ignoring the hedgehog.
"Is he ignoring me?" Sonic thought, with a blank face.
"N-No! No way! Not even at all! But I guess even I was, you probably won't believe it! Anyway, I promise you got the wrong idea!" Izuku said, stuttering.
"I see," Todoroki said, closing his eyes before reopening them again. "If you not related to All Might, then you might be okay if you ask you this next question." He turns to Sonic. "You and hedgehog have known one another for quite something. You both have a strong connection. I've seen that during the Obstacle Race. I would've won it if distractions came in my way. You two team together to speed past us. Then came the Calvary Battle where the hedgehog protects you in keeping those 10 million points. I came close in winning it if it wasn't for Sonic. Since you're not related to All Might, tell me about you and Midroiya. You guys are close. Also, I want to know why you have that green emerald in the boy's hands?"
Sonic turns to Izuku as the boy looks at him a little nervous. The hedgehog turns back to Todoroki, looking at him. "You want to know about us? Fine, I'll give you a ton about us." He said as he begins to explain the whole thing.
At another part of the stadium, another confrontation was happening. All Might, the Number One Hero encounters the Number Two Hero, Endeavor. The hero kept his smile as usual with a friendly. He told both Uwabami and Ryuko to take Cream and Cheese to the cafeteria to meet her friends. The Hero Dragon carried the young rabbit away, knowing it wasn't going to be a friendly confrontation with the Snake Hero the following suit.
"Well, it's been a long time. I haven't seen you since that Press Conference ten years ago." the Symbol of Peace said. "I saw you standing in the seats from the VIP Seats while watching the Calvary Battle. I guess you were looking at your son, right? You should be glad he's moving on. Despite using half his powers."
Endeavor flinched, thinking that was an insult since Todoroki only use his Ice Quirk in the first two battles. But was calm, not want to do anything stupid. "Are you implying something?" He asked.
"No! I want to know you're secret." All Might answered. "How do we train the Next Generation of Heroes?"
"Do I think I should tell you what I taught the boy?" You're all flash and brains as usual." Endeavor said, walking past him only to bump into him on purpose. "Out of my way."
"Really? Seems the boy didn't show anything else you trained him." The heroes heard a voice as they look down the steps to see the Dark Hedgehog, with his arms crossed.
"Young Shadow! What are you doing here? You should be at the cafeteria eating and resting before the next round." All Might said as the hedgehog approach them.
"Don't worry, I'm heading there. But first, I do want to talk to this flaming man." Shadow said, staring at the Number Two Hero. "You're Todoroki's Father I believe?"
"Yes, and who are you?" Endeavor asked, looking down at the hedgehog with malice in his voice.
"Just want to let you know that your son couldn't even do his job. Second, he was in my way of winning the first obstacle. But I guess he's weak because he couldn't use his left side besides using his Ice Quirk. Also, if he was man enough, he would've beaten everyone by a mile." Shadow said, decided to take it further. "Hell, I would have no problem beating the likes of the two of you."
Endeavor's flames lit up. He stood in front looking down at the hedgehog with a sense of anger. "Are you trying to insult me?" He asked.
"I'm insulting both of you," Shadow said, getting closer to him. "And I'm not afraid of taking you down. You better want to back away or else."
"Or else, what?" Endeavor asked again until All Might got in between.
"Calm down, you two. Don't start anything here." He said looking at the two before Endeavor stood up.
"I want to ask you something. You're related to that blue hedgehog, correct? The one who snatched that headband from my son in the hands of victory with that speed." Endeavor said.
"What is to you?" Shadow asked.
"If I'm you, I tell that hedgehog to stay out of my son's way. He'll be burn to a crisp." Endeavor said.
"Is that a threat?" Shadow asked.
"It's more than a threat." Endeavor said as he walks past them down the steps. He pauses for a minute to speak again, turning to All Might. "Let me assure you one thing, All Might. Whatever it takes, my kid of mine will beat you someday I'll make sure of it. That's why I made him."
"You did what?" All Might asked, not smiling this time.
"What's he talking about?" Shadow asked.
"He's in a rebellious face. But he will take your place. I'll make sure of it." Endeavor said, with that evil smile on his face.
"Good luck. Unless Sonic kick he's an ass like he will. Or maybe me." Shadow said as the Hero looks at him with an angry look of flames sparking.
"Watch your mouth, punk. Like I said that blue hedgehog stands in my way. I'll burn him to a crisp. Just like I will to you." Endeavor said, walking off.
Shadow was about to jump in when All Might stopped him. "Let him go. He only thinks of himself. Besides, I don't want you to get disqualified from this tournament." the Hero said.
"You should've punched him in the face when you had a chance." the hedgehog said.
"It'll be a waste of time. I would just move on and let him be." All Might said.
"I wonder what he meant he made him?" Shadow asked, referring to Todoroki.
"I'm thinking the same thing too. Just remember, he didn't use his other Quirk and I know you saw it too." All Might said, before changing subjects. "Anyway, focus on the next round. I took Cream with both Uwabami and Ryuko to the cafeteria. You'll see her there with the others."
Suddenly, footsteps were heard running the steps when Vlad King arrived at the scene. "There you are. We got a problem. Nezu wants the two of at Recovery Girl's Office right now." He said. "Have you seen that blue hedgehog?"
"I think he's at the cafeteria with the students. Why?" All Might asked.
"There's a group that sneaks into the stadium and in the nurse's office. I believe they are called the Lightning Bolt Society." Vlad King said.
"What?" Shadow asked with a surprising look.
Back in the tunnel, the confrontation between Sonic, Izuku, and Todoroki continued. The hedgehog was explaining his story about how he and Izuku met 10 years ago. He didn't bring up anything about the boy being Quirkless nor the story between Izuku being bullied by Bakugo in the past as he kept that to himself. He brought up the part of the USJ Incident where he helped in rescuing Izuku from death by the League of Villains. Then brought up the part of Eggman's Appearance and his plans to a One World Government in the future.
"The Eggman you saw was him at USJ crashing into the party." the hedgehog said.
"I see and this reason why he's here on the planet?" Todoroki asked.
"To create his One World Government where heroes don't exist in this world. He wants a Feudal Government where he's king. I advise you not to say this to anyone." Sonic said.
"Whoever this Eggman is, I could care less about him. Nor the person in the mask that created an All Might Replica. I'll make sure he doesn't get in my way." Todoroki said, referring to Infinite.
"Really? You want to take down Egghead?" Sonic asked, shaking his head. "Good luck, buddy. Because of Egghead's smart. He can make sure any Quirk doesn't get in his way. Plus, he has Infinite on his saw, and you witness what he just did to the other Heroes. They were outmatched. I'm warning you. You're making a big mistake thinking you can take on Egghead."
"As I said, I could care less about him as long as he's not in my way," Todoroki said, changing to another subject. "Now, to another one. The green emerald." The boy looked to Izuku. "I've seen you relied on that object many times. Rumors of you using it during the Entrance Exam, witness it when you took on Bakugo in the Combat Training. That thing makes you stronger and you grow confident with your Quirk at the same time."
"W-Well, you see…" the boy couldn't finish when Sonic grabbed the object from him to show.
"This thing is a rare emerald. It'll make him stronger to combine his Quirk so he can take on anyone." He said, showing the emerald to him.
"Interesting he didn't use it during the first two rounds of the Sports Festival," Todoroki said.
"Because he's saving it for the next round. Do you think he'll use it in the right place at the right time? Don't worry about it. You'll see it up close and he'll be ready for it at the time." Sonic said, giving the emerald back to Izuku. "Anyway, are we done talking? Because Izuku and I got to get to the cafeteria to eat to prep for the next round."
"There's something I need to tell the two of you." Todoroki said, turning to Izuku "My father is the hero, Endeavor. You must have heard of him. Which means you are aware that he's the Number Two Hero. So, if you're connected to the Number One Hero in some way, that means I'll have more ways to beat you."
"Here we go again. You're talking all that smack. Just remember, Izuku kicked your ass. And don't forget, you got me to deal with as well. So, if I was you, I warn you earlier, keep talking because I'm coming for you every step of the way." Sonic said, stepping in front of Todoroki.
"I got nothing to say to you unless less we meet. I'm focusing on Midoriya right now." He said, turning back to Izuku. "My father is ambitious. He uses his powers to make a name for himself as a Hero. But he was never to best All Might. So, the Symbol of Peace is living proof of his failure. He still at it though. Trying to take down All Might. One way or another."
"Well, that's too bad. Because All Might is better and whoever your father is, I look forward to taking him on myself." Sonic said.
"Uh, I don't get where you are going with it?" Izuku asked, confused.
"Have you ever heard of Court Marriages?" Todoroki asked as Sonic and Izuku look at him with confused looks. "They became a problem in the first few generations after superpowers became widespread. They were sought out by potential mates with creating powerful children. Many people force relationships. They were view as old fashion to rearrange marriages. Clearly, it was unethical. My father not only has a rich history of accomplishments, but plenty of money to throw at his problems. He brought my mother's parents to get his hands on her Quirk. And now, he's using me to erase All Might."
"Hold up. Are we talking about your mother? The one I made fun of?" Sonic asked.
"Yes, you did. And I take it as an insult for what you've said earlier." Todoroki said, glaring at the hedgehog.
"You should've never gone that far with it," Izuku said, looking at the hedgehog.
"I didn't know about any of this. Nor the planet we're on with the history I'm hearing." Sonic said.
"I refuse to be a tool of that scumbag. And every memory of my mother, I see her crying." Todoroki said, hearing her crying in his mind. "I remember when she said my left side what unbearable. Before she poured oil and water on my face."
Sonic and Izuku were shocked when they heard that confession.
"So that's how he got that red mark on his left eye." Sonic thought, looking down. "Guess he's right. Should've never taken that far taking about his mother."
"The reason I want it to pick off the fight towards you is to show my old man of what I was capable of doing. Without relying on his damn Fire Quirk. But the hedgehog shows up out of nowhere and ruin everything that I ask for. This ends here. I'm going to show him I can reject his power. And I can take first place without it." Todoroki said.
Sonic looks up, only to turn his eyes slowly to his left without Izuku or Todoroki looking. He could sense that someone was eavesdropping on their conversation in the darkness. He wasn't going to say anything until this conversation ended. For now, he continues pretending nobody was there as he turns his eyes back to Todoroki. The hedgehog was ready to respond when the Dual Quirk user decides to exit from the tunnel.
"Wait! That's it? On conversation is over?" He asked as the boy continue to walk. "Can't believe what just happened."
The hedgehog felt a hand on his shoulder. He turns around to see Izuku with a determined look. The boy walks past him, exiting from the tunnel. "Where you are going?" He asked as he followed him.
"Hey, wait!" Izuku said as Todoroki stopped walking, still have his back towards him. "I'm only here because others supported me. Including Sonic and the rest of the Freedom Fighters. I've been lucky to have them as true friends. They gave the emerald to train as a Hero. To get me a chance to see me achieve that dream. That what got me into U.A. In fact, you mentioned All Might. He's the greatest hero. And I want to be just like him. In order to do that, I have to be stronger to become Number One."
Todoroki looks back at Izuku while the wind was blowing at the same time.
"I know my motivation seems stupid compared to yours. Still, I can't lose this one. I own it to everyone who supported me to try my best." Izuku continued. "Everyone has declared war on me earlier. Well right back at you… I am going to beat you!"
Sonic looks at him with a surprising look. But he begins to grin by those words. He turns back to Todoroki with that same grin.
"That's right. You heard him. If I was you, I get to prepare. Better yet, I already made my guarantee at the start of this tournament. It's going to be Izuku and me in the Final and we're going to show the world who we truly are. So, if you really want to win this badly, you gotta get through us." He said.
Todoroki look at the two with that same look. He turns around to continue walking forward.
"So much for that," Izuku said as Sonic pats him on the back.
"Don't worry about it. We just gotta stay focus and plan this one out. He's just trying to provoke us." Sonic said.
"Sonic," Izuku turn to the boy. "Thanks for being there for me."
"Anytime." the hedgehog said, turning back to the tunnel.
"Something wrong?" Izuku asked.
"I think I forgot something. You better get to the cafeteria before the next round begins. I'll be there in a little while." Sonic said.
"Okay. I'll see you there." Izuku said as he walked off.
The hedgehog waited for the boy to disappeared before turning back to the tunnel with a serious look on his face.
"I know you're right there, Bakugo." He said as the Explosion Quirk user walk out with a serious look.
"You knew I was there?" He asked.
"Guess you were eavesdropping on everything, right?" Sonic asked with no response from the boy. "Here's what going to happen. All that talk you heard earlier, it never happened. Keep that to yourself. Don't say anything to anyone about it." The hedgehog begins to walk off when Bakugo stopped up.
"Hold up!" He yelled.
"What is it?" Sonic asked.
"That emerald Deku has. You know more about it because you gave it to him. Where you found that?" Bakugo asked.
"You want to know? Just wait and see in the next round. Because Izuku's going to be using it. Until then, keep the entire conversation to yourself. I'm not in the mood to deal with you." Sonic said as he walked off from the bully.
"Sewer rat." Bakugo thought as he walked off the other way.
Everyone went on their separate ways for now. What they didn't notice was someone was eavesdropping on their conversation. Mirio has his cartoonish face on the wall of the stadium. He still had that smile on his face but was very interested in everything he heard.
"Well, that one a great conversation." He said.
"Seriously? You know you shouldn't eavesdrop on people's conversation." Tamiki said, appearing from a tree nearby.
"Really? You're doing the same as well." Mirio said as Nejire appeared from the bushes, pouting on her face. "Is something wrong?"
"I was so eager to talk with them about their Quirks." She said.
"We can't just jump in on conversations at the right time. We can just wait until after the tournament is over." Mirio said. "Besides, I'm very interested in talking about that emerald the boy has."
At Recovery Girl's Office in the stadium, All Might, Shadow, and Vlad King arrived as they enter. They saw the nurse with Nezu, Kamui Woods, and Death Arms. The others pointed their fingers to the left side of the wall. The hedgehog had a surprising look when he saw the Lightning Bolt Society tied up from their wrist to hands.
"Hi," Dave said again.
"Are you kidding me? How did you guys manage to come all the way to the stadium?" Shadow asked.
"It's kind of a long story," Dave said.
"I thought we left E-123 Omega to keep an eye on you," Shadow said.
"That's a different story." Willy Walrus said.
Back at the airfield, E-123 Omega sat on a chair next to the Blue Typhoon. The robot looks at the view of the ocean with Angel Island in the distance. A ton of seagulls flew above him. Some landed near him and on him.
"So boring." It said.
"Are you trying to tell me that robot didn't pay attention to your escape?" Shadow asked.
"He was just minding his business. He couldn't hear our footsteps when we escape." Chameleon said.
"What do you want us to do with them?" Death Arms asked.
"Take them somewhere in this building and lock them up. Make sure they don't try to escape. I'll let Sonic and the others know about it after the tournament." Shadow said.
"Please don't tell them. Especially to Amy. You know how she is with us." Dave said, seeing flashes of the pink hedgehog with a hammer.
"Not my problem," Shadow said as he walks to the exit.
"Wait." Kamui Woods walks up to him. "I'm just wondering if you're related to that blue hedgehog?"
"Why you ask?" Shadow asked as the Amber Quirk user gave him a card.
"If you see him, please give this to him." He said as Shadow look at the card before walking off.
"Sorry, he's that silence type of person. Has to focus on the next round." All Might said as he followed the hedgehog out the door.
Meanwhile, Izuku and Sonic arrived at the cafeteria. They were still in deep thought after their conversation with Todoroki. The hedgehog didn't mention to the boy about Bakugo eavesdropping on their conversation. He kept that to himself for another time. They look to the clock next to the exit to see they still have enough time to eat something before the next round. Luckily, there was no line for them as they hurried to get their food.
"Well, at least they're no line that's for sure. Hoping there wasn't going to be a long line after that conversation." Sonic said, looking for Chili Dogs he wants it.
"I'm not sure there's no Chili Dogs here," Izuku said, getting his food.
"Do you say Chili Dogs?" They heard a voice from the kitchen as that person rush towards them.
The person's appearance shows his wearing a cooking apron and a chef hat. He wore a mask that covers his face. He also wears white gloves and shoes.
"Whoa! Who's this guy?" Sonic asked, surprised.
"That's the hero Lunch Rush! He's the chef who works here at the academy and he has his own kitchen!" Izuku said, becoming a fanboy.
"Uh… yeah…" Sonic said, with a sweatdrop.
"Good to see you, Midoriya. First off, congrats on moving on to the next round. I know you are, Sonic. The principal told us everything about the USJ Incident. Anyway, as a token, I thought I give you guys this." He said, pulling out a tray of Chili Dog.
"Whoa!" Sonic yelled.
"That's so many!" Izuku yelled.
"Eat up while you still can. I got to get back to work. Later." Lunch Rush said, running back in the kitchen.
"Well, I'm glad for that. Question is, how are we going to carry all of this?" Sonic asked, looking at the chili dogs.
Sonic took half on his tray while Izuku took half on his tray. The two walked together, looking at rows of tables already being packed. They were hoping to find their friends or the Freedom Fighters in anywhere at any table. They saw an empty table near the window. The two walked towards it to sit and eat for the remainder of the time they got left.
"Mr. Sonic! Mr. Izuku!" The two stopped eating when they saw Cream and Cheese running towards them.
"Cream! I didn't think they would let fans enter here." Sonic said, leaning over to her ear whispering her. "Who brought you here?"
"Ms. Uwabami and Ms. Ryuko people brought me here. Then they left to see if they can find Mr. All Might." She whispered back.
"I see," Sonic said.
"Anyway, just want to say congratulations on your wins." Cream said.
"Thank you, Cream. I hope you're enjoying the festival." Izuku said.
"I'm going ahead and go on back to talk with Koda at the table nearby. He also has a friend name Sato and he can make sweets and all. He's even let me eat some of the cookies he made. They're very good." Cream said as she said her goodbye before running back to the table with her new friends.
"I wonder who this Sato guy she was talking about?" Sonic asked, eating a chili dog.
"Rikado Sato is one of my classmates from Class 1-A. He's a nice guy to me. His Quirk is Sugar Rush. He would eat either sweet, candy, plus other sugar-related to gain strength."
"Are you serious? Eat a ton of sugar to gain strength?" Sonic asked with a surprised look.
"That's how it works," Izuku said, eating another chili dog. "Oh, I forgot. I didn't have a chance to ask but how did you and the others arrive at the academy?"
"Oh, that was easy. Nezu sends in a bus like around 5 am in the morning at the airfield to take us to the academy." Sonic answered.
"And what about Big? How did he manage to accept it?" Izuku asked.
"That's a different story," Sonic said, rolling his eyes.
Flashback- 7 hours till the Sports Festival
The morning sun was slowly rising behind the Pacific Ocean. At the airfield, Sonic and the Freedom Fighters were tried and yawning. They were still half asleep after they receive the call from Nezu that a bus was on their way to their location.
"Didn't think we wake up this early." Knuckles said, yawning.
"Nezu did say there was a bus coming this early. They want to keep us hiding from the public before the students and fans arrived. Only people that will see us are teachers." Sonic said, yawning.
"Bright side we understand everyone's Quirk. So, it gives us enough time to think it over. Good thing I'm bringing my device." Tails said, holding the Miles Electric.
Suddenly, they heard an engine coming from the woods. The bus drove slowly out of the woods and on the runway. It parked next to them where the door opens on the side. They saw none other than All Might, driving the bus with that same smile.
"Fear not, everyone. I am here to send you to your destination." He said.
"Good to see you again. Everyone's ready to go." Sonic said, looking at the Freedom Fighters. He notices someone was missing. "Wait, where's Amy?"
Everyone looks around to notice the pink hedgehog wasn't going them.
"Maybe she's still asleep. I'll go get her." Cream said when they heard a voice.
"I'm here and I brought a friend with us," Amy said, appearing with Big.
"Big? What's he doing here and how did he get all the way from the island?" Sonic asked.
"We got a hovercraft from the Blue Typhoon and I thought I use it to get to Angel Island to get him," Amy said.
"Wait, we got a hovercraft? I don't remember building one." Tails said.
"I thought you did build one a long time ago," Amy said.
"Save that thought for later. Anyway, what's going on here and why you brought him here?" Sonic asked.
"He wants to be part of the Sports Festival," Amy answered.
"What?" Everyone asked.
End Flashback
"I don't know how Big knows any news about the Sports Festival. We didn't tell him anything after we left the island until Nezu brought the news about it at the airfield that day." Sonic said.
"That's weird. So you guys accepted him in?" Izuku asked.
"All Might told Nezu about it and the principal just accepted it. After that, we got on the bus and we arrived in U.A. the next hour. Enough time to get prep and ready for the tournament." Sonic said when his watch started beeping. "Must be All Might calling. I'll be back in a minute. Need to take this call."
The hedgehog jumped from his chair, walking to another direction away from everyone. Izuku looks around with some of the Freedom Fighters talking with students. He saw Cream and Cheese talking with Koda and Sato at another table. He turns to his left to see Jirou talking with Vector, Charmy Bee, and Espio. Then I saw Tails talking with Hatsume at another table. No surprise since the fox cub was interested in seeing the girl from the Support Department about her inventions.
"Izuku!" The boy turns to see Momo, Uraraka, Iida, and Kendo approaching him. "There you are! We were looking all over for you."
"Guys, sorry. I was busy with Sonic that was it." He said, didn't want to mention the conversation with Todoroki. "What you guys doing?"
"We just finished eating. Kendo, Yayorozou, and I are going somewhere. We're getting the other girls from our class and 1-B to join us." Ochako said.
"Where are you guys heading?" Izuku asked.
"I don't know. We heard from both Kaminari and that perverted boy that our teachers told us to dress in that as part of the next round." Kendo said, pointing her finger at the window where they cheerleaders running past the outside.
"S-Seriously?" Izuku asked, looking away with a blushed face seeing much skin being exposed.
"I don't know I like the sound of that. I get that feeling we're being set up." Momo said, looking at the cheerleaders running past them. "Oh, Izuku. I did want to apologize about earlier before the Calvary Battle."
"N-No, it's fine. I mean… I didn't expect that to happen." He said, looking away with a blushed face.
"What exactly happens?" Kendo asked, looking to Momo.
"You don't want to know. We should get going." She said, walking off quickly with a blushed look.
"What's up with her?" Kendo asked.
"You don't want to know," Ochako said, with that blank face remembering the kiss Momo put on Izuku's head. "Anyway, will see you back at the stadium."
"I'm heading off to the stadium. Need to get prep for the round. It depends, who we're facing. I'll see you there, Midoriya." Iida said, walking off.
"Seems Iida and I are back on good terms. He came close at beating me from before. You never know we could be meeting again in the next round. I got to get ready for that." Izuku thought as he kept eating.
"Are you freaking kidding me?" Sonic asked as he was outside, talking with Toshinori, who was back in his normal form on the screen.
"It's a long story. We place them in a cell, so they won't get out. You can deal with them after the tournament. Right now, just focus on planning for the next round." He said, informing him about the Lightning Bolt Society sneaking into the stadium.
"Amy isn't going to like this. Okay, thanks for letting me know." Sonic said.
"Oh, and did Cream made it to the cafeteria?" Toshinori asked.
"Yeah, she did. She's chatting with a couple of classmates from Class 1-A. Tell both Uwabami and Ryuko I said thanks." Sonic said.
"I will. Good luck in the next round. I'll see you there." Toshinori said when he notices something. "One more thing. There's something I need to tell you."
"What is it?" Sonic asked.
Back on board the Death Egg, Eggman arrived inside the medical room. Stain laid on the bed with Kota laying on the other bed to his left. Lines were connected to each other's arms from the boy to the Hero Killer. The doctor type in a couple of buttons on the computer for last-minute attempts.
"I hope you're ready. Just doing one more test before we proceed." Eggman said, finishing typing before turning to them. "Now, Kota. I'm giving you one more chance to decide. You can back off now, so you don't want to do this. Or you'll agree with this to transfer the blood from Stain to your body. The choice is yours."
"I made my decision. I want this." the boy said, with a determined look
Eggman turns to the Hero Killer as Stain nod his head up and down. "Very well, then. Let the transfer begin." He said as he types in the last buttons on the computer
The blood from Stain goes through the lines slowly towards Kota. The Hero Killer look towards the boy.
"It's like a Father and Son bonding. I hope he's ready for the real training to begin. Once we're done with this, it's off to Hosu City." He thought.
Back at the stadium, the one-hour intermission is over and the Sports Festival resumes. Crowd returning to their seats already fired up and students returning from their lunch break. Present Mic got the crowd going.
"Get those hands in the air! It's almost time for the final round! But before that, good news for everyone that didn't make the finals. Since this is the Sports Festival, we prepare for some super fun side games everyone can participate in!" He said, looking to the cheerleaders. "We even brought some cheerleaders from America to get your blood pumping!"
Aizawa looks down and notices something that caught him off guard. "What the hell?" He asked as Present Mic sat up to see.
Izuku and Sonic return from the cafeteria as they walk out of the tunnel. They heard from Present Mic's Voice when they turn to their left. The boy was caught off guard when he saw the girls of Class 1-A with a blushed look.
"WHAT ARE THEY WEARING?!" He asked, turning away.
"I have no idea," Sonic said with a curious look.
The Class 1-A Girls wore a two-piece cheerleading outfit consisting of orange, green, and white colors. They also have yellow pom-poms and the words U.A. on their chest. The girl's reaction had a dumbfounded and embarrassed look on their faces.
"Looks like Class 1-A is going full-on fanservice!" Present Mic yelled.
"This is so embarrassing." Vlad King said.
"Uh, Vlad… that class is not the only one. Look." Snipe said as he pointed his finger to show the Blood Hero.
"YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME?!" He yelled with a comical shocked look.
The Class 1-B Girls were also the same cheerleading outfits and the same look that the Class 1-A girls have.
"Even Class 1-B is getting in the on the fanservice, too!" Present Mic yelled.
"Them too?" Izuku asked with a shock as Sonic saw both Kaminari, Mineta, and Awase giving thumbs up to one another. "I guess they had something to do with it."
The boy turns to see the three, giving a sigh. "I think that what Momo was thinking when she had a bad feeling. The girls were tricked." He thought.
"WHAT?! YOU TRICKED US?!" Momo yelled at the three with a comical angry face. "YOU'RE GOING TO REGRET THIS!"
"YOU WERE IN ON IT TOO, AWASE?! WAIT UNTIL THIS FESTIVAL'S OVER!" Kendo yelled with a comical angry face.
Momo dropped down on her knees with a sad look. "Why do I always ended up falling for that little pervert's stupid schemes?" She asked as Uraraka pats her on the back.
"I hate those guys!" Jirou yelled, throwing her pom-poms on the ground before wrapping her arms around her chest.
"Well, we do have time before the finals start and I do like these kinds of uniforms so…" Hakagure said, shaking her pom-poms up and down. "LET'S JUST ROLL WITH IT!"
"Are you crazy?!" Jirou asked with an embarrassing look.
"Wow, Toru. You have skills. Ribbit." Tsuyu said.
"She's enjoying it! Let's have fun with it!" Setsuna said, waving her pom-poms.
"I'm so embarrassed," Kendo said with a comical sad look. Yui notices Izuku walking, trying to hide his face.
"There's Midoriya." She said.
"Midoriya! Over here!" Setsuna yelled trying to get the boy's attention. Only the hedgehog would see.
"Uh, that girl's calling you," Sonic said.
"L-let's just keep walking," Izuku said, trying to ignore her when a tongue wrapped around the boy. "What the?"
Izuku got pulled as Tsuyu uses her tongue to pull him over to their side. Setsuna saw him being pulled. She forms a pout on her face with jealousy.
"Seriously? That frog girl from his class is dragging towards them! I won't let it stand! Let's go!" She said, dragging both Yui and Kendo towards the group.
Tsuyu got the boy to their side before standing him up and getting her tongue back in her mouth. Izuku turns around to see the frog girl smiling at him. He was growing nervous.
"T-T-Tsu, what a surprise." He said, trying to look back.
"I know you're focusing on the finals coming up, so I dragged you here. I just want to ask you want you to think of these outfits we're wearing. Ribbit." She said.
"W-W-Well…" Izuku trying his best to say something until Setsuna, Yui, and Kendo arrived.
"Midoriya! Good thing we found you." the Reptilian Girl said, doing a pose with her hands on her hips. "I like to know what you think of our outfits?"
Izuku looks down at Kendo with still that comical sad look. "Uh, is she okay?" He asked.
"She just embarrassed because she was tricked into wearing these. I kind of like it. Make me more superhot." Setsuna said as Mina joined in.
"Yeah, Midori. She's right these outfits made us hotter than ever." Mina said.
Izuku looks around, trying to find a way to get out. His eyes caught both Uraraka, Momo, and Jirou. The Gravity Quirk user continues to confront the Creation Quirk user. The Earphone Jack notice the boy looking as she looked away, embarrassed. The boy walks towards them when Uraraka looks up, quickly jumping up with a blushed face.
"D-Deku, I didn't think you were coming." She said as Momo quickly jumped up.
"Izuku, I got tricked! I knew when I had that bad feeling!" She yelled when Kendo jumped up.
"Midoriya, this isn't what it looks like!" She yelled.
"That was fast." Setsuna and Mina thought.
"I-It's okay. I-I wish I would've done something myself." He said, trying to find a way to say something. "I mean to tell you the truth, that outfit does make you… pretty."
Momo had a blushed look after the boy's response. She did smile by what he did said. "Thank you." She said.
Uraraka had a pout on her face, hinting the same jealous. She wasn't the only one as Kendo had that jealous look.
"Midoriya!" the Big Fist Quirk user got the boy's attention by swaying her ponytail. "Do you think it fits me with this look?"
"Like what she said. Do you think to wear this make us cute?" Ochako asked, standing next to Kendo.
The more nervousness was hitting on the boy that much. He had to focus on the final round but with this, it was getting to become a distraction.
"T-Th-Those make you… c-cute." He said, with more nervousness.
Uraraka's face blushed even more. She got behind the Big Fist Quirk user to make sure no one looked at her. Kendo blushed a little but was grateful for him to praise her.
"T-Thank for you those kind words." She said.
Izuku still in his nervous mode when he felt scary auras. He notices both Mina and Setsuna look at him with scary looks. Yui did have a look kept it a straight face. Hakagure's look couldn't tell since she was invisible but did sense that aura. He looks away, trying to get out of the pressure. He notices to see Jirou, looking away with an embarrassed look. He walks to her as the girl look to see him coming towards him.
"H-Hey, Jirou…" He said.
"D-Deku, what a surprise." She said, trying her best to look away.
"Um, … I-I-I just want to say that outfit… m-m-make you look very cute… if that's alright." Izuku said as he ran off quickly to rejoin with Sonic.
The girl saw him off but heard everything she heard. She couldn't help but smile a bit for his compliment.
"Thanks, Deku." She thought.
"Wonder what's that all about?" Sonic asked as he saw the boy still nervous.
"Y-Y-You don't want to know." He said.
In the VIP Seats, Toshinori looks on to see his successor walking with Sonic. He saw that he was talking with all of the Class 1-A girls and some of Class 1-B girls.
"Wonder what he was talking with those girls?" Ryuko asked.
"Not sure. Perhaps he was talking with them about those outfits." Toshinori said.
"It does make them look cute," Uwabami said.
"Would it be nice if the two of you wou-" Toshinori couldn't finish with both ladies pulled his ears at the same time.
"Don't even think about it," Ryuko said, pulling his ear.
"Pervert," Uwabami said, pulling his ear.
"Ow Ow Ow Ow!" He said.
"All right! Sorry for the wait! For those 20 that are about to compete in the Final Round, let's prep you up!" Present Mic yelled as the screen shows a tournament bracket. "The top 20 students will be duking it out in a one on one in a tournament-style competition! Promise you better not miss out on this one!"
"Finally, we're getting a chance to show what we're made of," Kirishima said with his smile. "I watch these finals every year and now I'm actually in them."
"Come closer and draw lots to see who you're up against." Midnight said, holding a box that said "Lots" on it. "Then enjoy the recreational games before we start. The 20 finalists have the option of participating or sitting out to prepare for battle. I'm sure you all want to conserve your stamina. I'll start with the First Place Team."
The R-Rated Hero was walking towards Izuku's Team with the box when Ojiro raised his hand.
"Um, excuse me." He said as everyone turns to him. "Sorry… but I'm withdrawing."
Everyone including his classmates was stunned by that announcement. Shadow and Tokoyami were surprised by that news since he was part of the team that was going to take part in the final round.
"No way. You're kidding?" Izuku asked.
"But this is your best chance at being scouted," Iida said.
"Even after the hard work of you of being part of our team?" Tokoyami asked.
"I know. But I felt like I didn't do that much." Ojiro said. "Sure, I was on your team but… kind of felt like I was used for a chance to get in on this one. Sorry, but I made my decision."
Shadow approach him, patting him the back. "I respect your decision. Though I want you to be a part of this for everyone to see how you can do. If you want to go this route, so be it. Nobody will stop you." He said.
"I have to agree with him on this one," Sero said as everyone look at him. "I'm also withdrawing."
"You're kidding? Even we were on a better team, you're just going to drop out?" Kirishima asked, shocked.
"Even though we didn't do that much, I'm not complaining about withdrawing," Mina said.
"Make that three. I'm withdrawing as well.' Kaminari said, rubbing the back of his head.
"Your withdrawing as well?" Momo asked shocked.
"After all this time you were on the right team to make it this far," Iida said.
"Wow, didn't think I see this coming," Sonic said.
"Question is now who's going to fill in those empty spots from them?" Izuku asked.
"It's up to Midnight to make that decision," Sonic said as they look to the stage.
"This sword of talk is incredibly native to my boys. That turns me on!" She said, cracking her whip. "Kaminari, Sero, and Ojiro, you're withdrawn!"
"Did she say it turns her on?" Everyone thought.
"Now them we need to find three more students to fill in for those final three spots." Midnight said, looking around for anyone to join in.
"Hey, over here!" Sonic waves his hand, getting her attention.
"What is it, Sonic?" She asked as he walks to the stage.
"If there's anyone that deserves to be one of those three, I know who needs to be part of it." He said, pointing his fingers at both Kendo and Tetsutetsu. "Those are you're two people they deserve to be in this final round."
"Wait a minute! Are you serious?" She asked.
"You're kidding?" the Iron Quirk user asked.
"You guys deserve to be in this one. If it wasn't for someone from your class that didn't rob you of your headbands, maybe you have a shot. But with three people withdrawn, you guys are the right people to be in this round." Sonic said, giving a glare to Monoma before turning back to Midnight. "It's your call, teach. Oh, and don't worry about the last one. We found one person that can fill in for that spot."
Sonic pointed his finger where Silver was floating from above for Midnight to see.
"Very well, then." She yelled by cracking her whip again. "Itsuka Kendo and Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu, you will be part of the Final Round. And Silver the Hedgehog is also the last one. We finally found all of our three replacements."
"Thank you so much," Kendo said.
"You are the best friend we ever have," Tetsutetsu said, comically crying.
"I always have good sportsmanship," Sonic said, walking next to Izuku.
"With that being said, time to reveal the fighters for the tournament. Here they are!" Midnight yelled as the screen reveals the opponents for the 1st Round.
Izuku Midoriya vs. Hitomi Shinso
Shoto Todoroki vs. Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu
Ejiro Kirishima vs. Knuckles the Echidna
Bakugo Katsuki vs. Ochako Uraraka
Tenya Iida vs. Mei Hatsume
Sonic the Hedgehog vs. Itsuka Kendo
Shadow the Hedgehog vs. Fumikage Tokoyami
Miles Tails Prower vs. Neito Monoma
Big the Cat vs. Mina Ashido
Momo Yaoyorozu vs. Silver the Hedgehog
"Keep in mind, after the 1st Round, the field will be cut to sixteen opponents. This means we will have another draw to determine those sixteen will be facing one another in the Round of 16." Midnight said.
Izuku and Sonic look on the screen to see their opponents. "No way! You're facing Kendo!" the boy said.
"I know and it's weird I want her in the fight. Be interesting how this plays out." Sonic said, looking to see who the boy will be facing. "Hitomi Shinso? That's the guy that was on Shadow's Team in the last round."
"Of course. He's a member of the General Department." Izuku said, remembering days ago when he encounters the boy outside his class with many students.
"Izuku Midoriya." Both turn to see Shinso, approaching them.
"And here he comes," Sonic said as he stood in front of them.
"It's good to see you again since our last encounter," Shinso said.
"I—" Izuku couldn't finish when a tail came out of nowhere. Sonic turns around to see Ojiro behind them.
"Hey, what's the problem?" the hedgehog asked.
"Don't let Midoriya speak to this guy," Ojiro said, glaring at Shinso.
"What?" Sonic asked as Shinso gave them a grin before walking off. Ojiro pulled his tailback for Izuku to speak.
"What was that for?" Izuku asked.
"He said he shouldn't talk to him. Not sure what it means but it looks serious." Sonic said.
Todoroki looks on screen to see he'll be facing the Iron Quirk user. He turns to see Tetsutetsu all fired up for this one.
"I'm facing him from Class 1-B. It'll be easy from here." He thought before looking on the screen. "If the sixteen advances, the next round will be drawn randomly for anyone who will face. Sonic and Midoriya better win their fights, so I can beat them with one hand."
Bakugo looks on the screen to he'll be facing Uraraka. "Uraraka? Who the hell's that?" He asked, not knowing that the girl behind him shivered in fear.
"Great. I'm facing the same guy who was just on our team." Tails said, looking at the screen.
"Well, furball. I hope you're ready to lose. This should be a quick one." Monoma said. "Just remember, I already know your skills and attacks. Better be ready because it won't be pretty."
The boy walks off with that arrogant smile. "Better be careful, he can copy people's Quirks." Tails thought.
Knuckles cracked his fist, seeing the opponent he'll be facing with his smile. "Piece of cake." He said.
"Let's make this a great fight," Kirishima said as the two shook hands.
"Made the best player win." the echidna said.
Shadow looks to Tokoyami as the two stares down at one another. They were just teammates in the last round, now they're about to fight one another in the next round.
"Big? Who's Big?" Mina asked as she heard footsteps and a large shadow above her. She looked to see the cat looking at her. She shivers comically in fear. "That's one huge cat."
Silver approach the Creation Quirk user. Momo turns around to see the hedgehog walk towards her.
"You're Silver?" She asked.
"That's me. You must be Momo." He said.
"You just look like Sonic but different." She said.
"A little. Anyway, I'm looking forward to fighting you." He said, shaking her hand.
"Made the best player win." She said.
"Hey, legs." Hatsume walk towards Iida as the boy turns back. "You're Iida, right?"
"Correct. I'm Tenya Iida." He said.
"That's perfect!" She yelled in excitement. "I'll have something nice for you."
Sonic saw Izuku followed Ojiro to the tunnel to talk more about Shinso. He was going to meet with Izuku later. He looks on screen again at his opponent when he heard footsteps.
"Hey!" He turns to see Kendo walking towards him. "Thanks again for letting me in this one."
"No problem. I know you and I are going to be facing one another. Just remember, I won't go easy on you." Sonic said.
"I won't too. I'll see you in our match later." She said, walking to the tunnel. She notices she was still wearing her cheerleading outfit. She remembers when Izuku told her she was cute in those. "I'm planning to keep this in my closet."
"All right, the One on One Tournament will begin in an hour! For now, we got the Recreation Side games that'll warm you up! For those about to participate in the final round, make your way to your rooms right now!" Present Mic yelled.
The Recreation Games got underway for those who didn't qualified for the Final Round. The 20 opponents were preparing for the Final Round. It was going to be a long day, but this will determine who will be making their way to be the champion.
End of Chapter 31
Author's Note: Another chapter is in the books. And it's the first chapter to post in the new month. I can't believe we made it to February already.
All right, I know it was a long tough choice. I decided to keep Mina in this one since she'll be facing Big in the Final Round. At first, I want it too, but I just change my mind and made the decision. Plus, some of the matchups you'll see with the 20 is very interesting. The first round will be like a preliminary round. But when sixteen advances, will have like a draw like in the Champions League or Europa League in real line to see who will face one another. Don't worry, I'm planning on making those matches really interested. I know you want to see the big matchups you want but I'm saving them once we get in late of the tournament.
Plus, the scene between Stain and Kota. That's the buildup leading to the Hero Killer's Arc so be ready when we get there.
Also, the countdown is now on for two big movies coming up. We are 13 days away from the Sonic Movie and 25 days away from the MHA Heroes Rising Movie. Going to be a big month of February for sure.
That will do it. Another chapter is coming next weekend. I hope everyone enjoys the Super Bowl tomorrow. I wish my Patriots was there again. If you're either a Chiefs or 49ers fan, wish you guys the best of luck.
See you guys soon and review.