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When Aizawa announced the UA sports festival, he was met by silence instead of cheering. It was not at all the reaction he was expecting but he internally smirked all the same. His students sharing a quite uncomfortable glace before Iida took the lead in questioning him about the upcoming festival. Answering the questions calmly he took a moment to study his kids; it was easy to see they were still shaken from the USJ, he hoped now they knew being a hero wasn't about sunshine and rainbows. It was work and pain. Heartache and longing. If they weren't strong enough it would break them, and he would hate to see them broken by a profession they'd chosen.

Izuku sighed her chin resting on her palm as she listened to their teacher with only half her attention. It wasn't that she was uninterested in the sports festival, but she just felt like it was unimportant compared to everything else going on in their lives. Glancing up she noticed Aizawa watching her and fought to keep from frowning. He looked worried; although that might have just been her imagination due to him still being covered by bandages.

Looking away she focused on the wall rather than on her teacher. Why couldn't she just be stronger already? It wasn't fair that she couldn't do anything to protect her classmates. Closing her eyes she tried to ignore her teachers gaze while being happy the man didn't bring up her lack of attention. She didn't even notice he'd stopped talking until Asui bumped her shoulder gaining her attention. Glancing up at her classmate she raised an eyebrow at the girl.

"So sports festival, what do you think," Kaminari asked his eyes brightening slightly as he tapped Izuku on the head. Rolling his eyes Katsuki leaned back amusement in his smirk. He met the lightning bugs eyes for a moment and was pleased to see the boy take half a step back.

"I think we kick their asses, after all, We're going to win," Katsuki stated dragging all attention to himself. Aizawa felt his lips twitch upward as he caught the phrasing of his problem child's words. The boy before the USJ would never have put himself in the same category as his classmates. Knowing that Katsuki believed in them enough to say they were strong was both a relief and a source for confusion. Watching the boy turn to Izuku with eager eyes it was easy to make out his words as he asked, "What do you think Izu?"

Stilling at his question she seemed to think over her answer before she frowned. It wouldn't be easy to beat everyone else especially without knowing what their abilities were. Fighting unknown quirk users was dangerous mainly due to the unknown variables however her class was strong and with Mineta's death, they had chosen to watch each other's backs against threats.

"I think you should announce your intent to win at the start," she said letting the playful part of her take control. When he threw back his head laughing along with some of their classmates, she knew she'd made the right choice. Especially when she noticed Todoroki's lips curve upward into a smirk before he could stop himself.

"Dude that would be awesome," Sero gushed his voice causing Izuku to collapse in a fit of giggles before she could stop herself. Pouting the boy huffed but there was a sense of pride in his eyes at making the girl laugh.

The amused expression on Katsuki's face didn't change as Aizawa left the room. It was after all their last class of the day and he wanted his kids to have time to process everything. He was just glad they were accepting of the upcoming events. In truth, he had no desire to lose the bets he'd placed on his students to the other teachers. Mic had already put bets on class 1-A as well.

Gaze flickering up as their teacher walked out the door, Uraraka grinned before launching herself at Izu. Eyes widening the girl barely had time to realize what was happening as the brunet wrapped her in a hug. Iida sighed at the display but said nothing; he'd long since realized his class was unlikely to listen to him, also he was pretty sure Izuku was still holding a grudge from the entrance exam. She was wary of him but still treated him politely which was far better than he'd expected after he embarrassed her in front of over a thousand prospective students.

Hearing a knock on the door almost everyone froze. Exchanging glances Katsuki and Todoroki moved to opposite sides of their classmates making sure they were close enough to intervene. Sero, however, was elected by Kaminari to open the door; although if Jirou's smirk was any indication the girl clearly had something to do with shoving him forward.

Letting Momo take the diplomatic position at the front Iida stood in front of Izuku along with Uraraka as the rest of their class filled in the space between them. They tried not to make it seem like they were ready to attack at any moment. Izuku was the only one that stayed seated her eyes trained on the door as Momo motioned for Sero to open it. After all, the green-haired girl was their secret weapon; for more reasons than just her strength.

Izuku tensed her eyes narrowing as she Sero opened the door to the classroom revealing the large gathering of students in the hallway. She felt nervous as she took in the sight of the collective mob outside their door. There was something intimidating about the large group, even though she knew it would be easy for them to beat them all back. This was the part where Frost would usually cut in with a witty remark, but her other half was hiding. She did not miss Frost.

Momo did remarkably well at fending off the other students with polite words. She easily charmed most of them so that they didn't notice the battle positions taken up by class 1-A or how every movement they made was followed by Todoroki as if the boy was daring them to try something. Katsuki, however, was far less subtle in his observations due to growling every time someone moved toward the doorway. It was amazing how easily he fell into the role of the class guard dog. Not that any of them would say that aloud; they may be reckless but they weren't stupid.

"It seems class 1-A is just as human as the rest of us," Monoma said as he started pushing his way to the front of the gathered group. He didn't see Izuku sitting in the corner or the way her eyes widened in shock. The mocking tone cutting through the chatter around them. Some of the other students sent him shocked looks but class 1-A simply tensed. The purple-haired boy near the left side narrowed his eyes as he watched the blonde closely. The mocking smile on his face was extremely annoying to Katsuki who was considering blowing him up and simply telling Aizawa it had been an accident.

Their teacher would believe him or at the very least simply shake his head and let it go. As long as he didn't kill the blonde boy all would be forgiven. Sending a quick look to Momo he frowned when she motioned for him to stand down. Huffing he leaned back on his heels following her order; for the moment at least. In truth Momo wasn't any better than him given the way her hand was twitching anger brightened her eyes as she glared the expression putting all of her classmates on edge; even Aoyama who had elected to take a position near the back.

"I don't think they're a threat. After all, if you can't even protect your classmate, I doubt you'll be much of a threat," Monoma said. He could feel Kendo's hand on his arm trying to pull him back but seeing the shocked dejected faces he felt thrilled. These people were too weak to be in the hero course.

He should have been in class 1-A, not these weak rejects who couldn't even protect each other. They weren't hero material and he would show the entire world that during the sports festival. His class was much more suited to being heroes and he would prove it even if he had to bury these people to do it.

Izuku flinched pain lighting up her eyes as the words registered in her mind. Clenching her hands, the girl could hear Frost snarling in her mind for the first time since their argument. Katsuki couldn't hold himself back from snarling. See her eye drop to her desk as she dug her nails into her hand, he kept himself from attacking the smirking boy through will power alone. He didn't want to make her day worse.

Koda frowned the expression out of place on the usually calm boy as he considered summoning a flock of bird to peck the other boy's eyes out. Bringing up Mineta was a low blow, one all of them felt and wanted blood for. They'd only been back at school for a day and all of them were ready for a fight. It took everything in them not to attack him at that moment.

"Not to mention some of them are weak enough to be knocked out by grieving mothers," Monoma said the mocking tone cutting through Izuku like a blade.

Almost as one the class tensed. Todoroki frowned frost trailing up his arms as he took a step forward. It was Momo who stopped him from freezing the blonde as Kirishima blocked Katsuki from doing the same. Kaminari was sparking his eyes narrowed in anger even as Iida tightened his grip on the desk beside him until the wood snapped. Breaking away from his redhead Katsuki snarled the sound gaining Izu's attention as she moved from her seat to stop him from punching the blonde. Grabbing his arm, she didn't notice the moving brunet until Monoma yelped like a wounded dog.

"YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING YOU BASTARD!"

Uraraka was heaving her hands shaking even as she held herself back from punching the blonde once again. When she'd shouted at him her voice had hitched and she was sure there were tears in her eyes, both from the pain of losing her classmate and the ache in her hand. She could feel the stares of her classmates, but she didn't care; how dare he come here and judge them. He didn't know anything about them. Holding his nose, Monoma glared at the girl; taking a step forward he stilled as half her class closed ranks around her. This time it was Katsuki who held his hand up his quirk lighting up the air around them as he dared the other boy to make a move. Not even Momo or Iida protested his actions as they glared at the boy.

"That's enough Monoma, let's go," Kendo ordered as she began dragging him away. Shivering under the force of Katsuki's glare she didn't look up until they were almost to the back of the group. Her eyes darting upward only for her heart to freeze as she noticed the green-haired girl standing behind the others. Turning away she winced as the door to the classroom slammed shut.

The very first thing that Katsuki did when the door shut was check on Uraraka. He was fairly sure that the girl hadn't used the correct form to throw a punch; the fact she'd broken a finger confirmed his theory. Taking her hand gently his eyes cut to Kirishima who had moved to stand beside him; letting the redhead examine her hand he turned his attention to scolding her.

"We are teaching you how to throw a punch," Katsuki snapped. Nodding slowly the girl sent him a strange look before something metallic caught her attention, blinking she stared at the knife in Momo's hand. It was about the size of a throwing knife and the metal was tinged green. Holding the weapon tightly the girl seemed about ready to stab someone.

"Really Mo," Jirou asked once she'd noticed the brunets gaze. Shrugging the taller girl sighed before moving to put the knife in her bag with the others she'd made throughout the day.

"You know if we taught Mo to throw the knives as she made them it would be pretty awesome," Tokoyomi said drawing all the attention to himself. The suddenly starry-eyed look on the girl's face made him wish he'd kept his silence. Blushing slightly the boy stepped back his eyes going to the floor while Dark Shadow teased him.

"Think we could get it done in time for the sports festival," Shoji asked softly. When Iida sent him a curious look the boy scratched the back of his head asking, "I mean we are going to train together right?"

"Of course," Asui said as the others threw in their own positive responses. Even Todoroki gave a slow nod of approval.

"Oh, I'll make us cakes," Sato said causing Momo to smile brightly while Katsuki shot the boy a grateful look. His sweet tooth had become well known to his class during their week off. The nod sent to him by the other boy was enough to tell him he would have his favorite cookies to eat soon enough.

"Mo, why are there a bunch of knives in your bag," Izuku asked when she got a glimpse inside. The literal pile of blades was worrying especially since she was sure they weren't in there this morning. Flushing Momo shifted nervously as all attention was drawn to her.

"I can't help it. I've just felt on edge all day and when I get nervous, I make things," the girl admitted embarrassment in her voice.

"Any you couldn't make something less life-threatening," Aoyama asked without judgment. There was only curiosity in his voice although the half-smile on his face did soften Momo's expression.

"Knives would help if we were attacked," she said taking them all by surprise. Running a hand through her hair she said, "I don't know why but I just don't want to let any of you out of my sight."

"It's because of Mineta," Todoroki stated without hesitation. Tensing Izuku frowned but didn't argue. She knew that the death of their classroom was the reason they were all so tense. Each of them felt like the entire world was going to attack at any moment.

"What are we doing," Asui whispered her voice carrying in the quiet room. Glancing at Izuku she could still remember the horrified expression that had crossed the girls face when Mineta died. If she hadn't frozen then Izuku wouldn't have been forced to save her. She knew that Izuku had blamed herself for Mineta's death, but she wondered if the girl realized that she'd saved her too. If Izuku had chosen to save Mineta before her then she would be dead instead.

"Let's be honest, none of us actually cared about Mineta. We're only afraid of what will happen the next time we're attacked," Katsuki stated. Despite his words, he didn't say it in a cruel tone; his voice was unusually soft at he looked at his classmates.

The words causing most of them to flinch as the truth brought guilt onto their faces. Izuku stared at him her eyes widening as she remembered Frost saying the exact same thing. Then she wasn't ready to accept it but now she knew the words were true no matter how much she wished they were false. Knowing that she clenched her fists before deflating. The truth was the truth no matter how much she didn't want it to exist.

For a moment they were silent. Each of them knowing that the words were true but none wanting to admit it. Momo sighed her expression turning vulnerable as she sat down her head dropping into her hands. Rubbing her back Jirou sat on the desk beside her friend. It wasn't fair that the truth was something that hurt so much. Not even Todoroki seemed immune to the words; since a dark frown was on his face.

"He's right," Izuku said drawing their attention. While most of the time she would balk at the attention and drawback, this time she stood straight her eyes were flickering to gold as she stared straight at them. Katsuki smirked as she nodded at him before saying, "it's okay to be on edge, I doubt that will end anytime soon. And while I agree that none of us knew Mineta enough to care about him, that doesn't mean we should forget him. Instead, we work toward protecting each other so that this never happens again."

Kaminari tilted his head studying her quietly. He'd missed Frost and seeing her eyes turn to gold for a moment had made him feel better. Nodding in agreement to her words he didn't notice Todoroki shifting nervously at the thought of them protecting each other. He didn't want his classmates to know about his father, but he knew when they found out it wouldn't end well. The vindictive part of him wondered just how far his father would be able to run before they caught him.

"So, I can keep making my knives," Momo asked catching them all by surprise. The eager expression on her face causing them to break into laughter. Even Katsuki smirked his expression softening. The hopeful look on her face caused Iida to look away before he could be sucked in but Asui wasn't so lucky.

"Yes, but please don't stab anyone," Asui said giving in to the puppy eyes Momo sent her. The agreement startled all of them but Momo only pouted.

"What if they start it," Momo asked completely serious. Feeling Jirou's hand run through her hair the girl tilted her head toward the sensation.

"We can't just shank people," Kaminari protested when he saw Iida considering it. Not even the class representative was immune to the overprotective urges he felt.

"What about Monoma," Aoyama asked a malicious light in his eyes.

"Go wild," Iida said catching them all off guard. Glancing at him in surprise they noticed the darkened glow in his eyes. Shivering Izuku stilled when she heard Frost chuckle. Making the choice to talk to her other half she smiled the peaceful expression out of place with the murderous intent drifting through the room.


I'm glad you guy's liked Katsuki's point of view. I wanted to take a break from the drama for a moment. Next chapter will be the memories along with the start of the two-week training arc. What do you guy's want to see during that arc, I'm planning on having Todoroki tell them about his father soon.