"Turning yourself in? For what?" Hound Dog growled at Gentle and La Brava.
"I recognize him. He's that villain who's always posting those foolish videos online." Ectoplasm said as Hound Dog lifted Gentle up.
"Who fought you?" Hound Dog demanded.
"No one." Gentle said as Hound Dog sniffed him.
"Don't lie. You obviously had some kind of fight out here." Hound Dog said.
"I told you. I took a tumble." Gentle said. "It's just the two of us."
"Don't lie! I can pick up the scent of someone from our school as well as members from the hero groups on campus." Hound Dog said.
"Hey, what's going on over here?" Eddy asked as the group entered the area.
"In my career as a scoundrel, I've committed many crimes. But none worse than kidnapping and brainwashing the innocent girl known as Manami Aiba aka La Brava. I only thought of myself. Do what you want with me but...let Manami Aiba go." Gentle said.
La Brava was crying as she held onto him.
"Hmm? You're injured too." Ectoplasm said, noticing the group who had been with him.
"Did you fight this man?" Hound Dog demanded.
"Nothing major happened here." Izuku said. "We realized he was going to play a joke on UA so...we spared. But everything's fine now."
"Hound Dog, this is Snipe. Come in." a voice said through a comm. "What's the situation?"
"Some wannabe streaming villains turned himself in." Hound Dog said.
"Sorry, what?" Snipe asked.
"I know. Makes no sense to me either." Hound Dog said.
"Relax, this is not an emergency. Continue to make your rounds." Ectoplasm said.
"You can tell us more at the police station." Hound Dog said as they started to take Gentle and La Brava away.
"(You're going to be okay, Gentle, La Brava...I know it.)" Mark thought as he discreetly waved goodbye, the Eds following suit.
"All Might and the others were worried about you." Ectoplasm said to the group. "Class A's performance starts at 10, correct? That's a little over half an hour away. But from here, you can get there in 5 minutes."
"Wait...holy cow, Indigo! And the supplies!" Eddy exclaimed.
"I'll call her, see if she has the bag. Come on, we gotta move!" Mark said as the group took off towards U.A.
It was a close race before the performance started, but Izuku was able to make it with Mark and the others on time before it started.
"Oh good. You guys made it." David said.
"Sorry it took so long. We'll explain later. Where's Indigo?" Mark asked, looking around.
"I'm here guys!" Indigo said running up with the supplies. "Sorry, sorry. I had to make sure everything at the construction site was non-elastic."
"Wha-?" ZS said.
"Later, ZS." Eddy said flatly.
"Yes, it's a long story. We'll tell you after the show is over." Cheetah said.
"Yeah. What happened can be saved for after the festival is over." Indigo said.
"Alright, we got 10 minutes before showtime. Let's go, let's go!" Scarlet said as the team rapidly prepared for the show.
The 10 minutes passed in the blink of an eye, and then…
10 o' clock. Show time.
The curtains slowly began to open as the class act standing right there. Things were silent before a single voice broke it.
"Now! Start dammit!" Bakugo shouted. "Get ready, UA. OUR SOUND IS GONNA KILL YOU!" he said as the song started up.
(Cue Song- My Hero Academia - Hero Too)
With a loud bang, the crowd was instantly blown back by Bakugo's explosion to open up the show as the dance crew began their routine. It was time to show the school everything they had!
"Thanks for coming out today!" Jiro shouted, and then started singing.
What am I to be?
What is my calling?
I gave up giving up, I'm ready to go
The future's left unseen
It all depends on me
Put it on the line to follow my dreams
Yeah
Tried all my life
I've tried to find
Something that makes me hold on and never let go
Oh~
Hero too
I am a hero too
My heart is set and I won't back down
Hero too
Strength doesn't make a hero
True heroes stand up for what they believe
So wait and see
So wait and see
As the dance Team kept going, Izuku soon ran to Aoyama's side as he went and tossed him into the air as Aoyama fired off multiple lasers in the air as Ojiro went and caught him as they gave a bow. It was immediately after that Izuku ran off stage.
"Wow, fast exit." Mirio said.
"Is Deku coming back?" Eri asked.
"I'm sure he'll be back." Mirio said.
What do they think of me?
Who do they think I'll be?
I could not care less, I don't wanna know
Am I doing right?
Am I satisfied?
I wanna live my life like it's meant to be
Yeah
Tried all my life
I've tried to find
Something that makes me hold on and never let go
The special effects soon started up as Todoroki and David made ice roads in the sky as Yaoyorozu fired off confetti from her arms.
Oh~!
Hero too
I am a hero too
My heart is set and I won't back down
Hero too
Strength doesn't make a hero
True heroes stand up for what they believe
So wait and see
The dancing continued as Eijiro ran on the ice and carved on it as Izuku pulled Aoyama across the sky as Himeno and Mermista created arcs of fire and water.
People judge for no reason at all
Yeah, they might try
To say your dream's dumb
Don't listen
They may look down on me and count me out
I'm going my own way
They may look down on me and count me out
I'm a hero, I've got music
As Jiro played, she flashed back to the day she told her parents she wanted to be a hero, but was encouraged by them to follow her own path.
Hero too
I am a hero too
My heart is set and I won't back down
Hero too
Strength doesn't make a hero
True heroes stand up for what they believe
Yeah I'll be!
Hero too
I am a hero too
My heart is set and I won't back down
Hero too
Strength doesn't make a hero
True heroes stand up for what they believe
So wait and see
"Now it's our turn." Hope said to Tsumugi. "Ready for the grand finale?"
"Yep. Let's go!" Tsumugi said.
Tsumugi then leaped into the air, Law of Cosplay at the ready. Hope then released all his power and created a multifold rainbow with different elements over Tsumugi as she quickly changed between the many members of the group. As they did this, Tsuyu held Ochako with her tongue as she went and made some of the audience float in the air. Things were soon in full swing as the audience was fully embracing the performance as Eri cast off the darkness that had enshrouded her as she smiled and was enjoying herself as Mirio was brought to tears by this.
I have met so many heroes in my life
Gave me the strength and courage to survive
Gave me the power to smile everyday
Now it's my turn to be the one to make you smile!
The performance rounded out with a big finish as everyone in attendance was amazed, and applauding the spectacle.
(End Song)
It wasn't long after that the Class 1-B play started as Tetsutetsu attempted to cut down Shoda before Monoma stopped him.
"I am known as Romeo. The ghost of Azkaban and the son of a parisian count! You will return Juliet to me!" Monoma said.
"Romeo, you must have heard about your father from mentor, Gandalf. I bet he told you that man was the king of Gandor. But that is a lie." Tetsutetsu said, removing his cloak. "I am your true father! Now, join me!"
"No!" Monoma shouted.
"Ahahahahahahaha!" Eddy laughed as the Eds were outside with Team Chronicle. "I just couldn't stop laughing! It was just too full!"
"That was the best parody I've ever seen!" CP said.
"It...wasn't meant to be one, Cap." Alkal said.
"...The best parody I've ever seen!" the captain repeated.
"It's too bad Mark couldn't join us. I wonder where he went?" Issei asked.
"Oh, Mark? He had to go chat with All Might, Ectoplasm and Hound Dog for some reason." Eddy said.
"(If they knew what it was, they would worry. It's best to keep the fight with Gentle Criminal to ourselves for now.)" Double D thought.
With Mark…
"Grr...you got damn lucky, kid." Hound Dog said. "You should have had more faith in us to defend the school and handle the situation."
"Yes sir." Mark replied evenly.
"Now...go have a good time. The festival is still going on. So get out of my sight." Hound Dog said as he started growling and barking.
"Understood, sir. Thank you." Mark said as he headed back towards the festival. "Also, thanks for helping me find my camera, Mr. Toshinori. I knew I dropped it back there."
"No problem, young Anarchy. And Hound Dog, I want to…" All Might said before Hound Dog grabbed him and shook him.
"All Might!" Hound Dog growled as he shook him and barked and growled.
"He only forgets human speech when he's truly angry. I better step in." Ectoplasm said.
"Well...I gotta say...that was amazing." Jexi said.
"Tell me about it. Still can't believe that happened behind our backs." David said.
"It wasn't too much of an issue. Trust me, you didn't really miss out on much." Cheetah said.
"What, are ya kidding? Marky said it himself, it was the toughest fight he ever had!" Eddy countered.
"Guys, lets not argue about this." Hope said before sighing. "Still though, I was betting on that guy having the Key because it was stolen. But I guess we lucked out."
"Don't be too sure of that." Indigo said as she held a small key shaped like an H.
"The key!" everyone who fought Gentle Criminal yelled in surprise.
"How'd you get it?!" Eddy exclaimed.
"It was in that construction site I stayed behind at. I found it under some of the beams." Indigo said.
"Huh. That Gentle guy must've dropped it when he and La Brava jumped to the forest." SE theorized. "Points to the away team, there."
"So...I guess our work here is done?" Tab asked.
"Not yet. There's still so much to do at the festival. Let's clean up the gym and go see everything!" Nana said.
"Outta my way, move or lose it!" Minenta yelled dashing about.
"You're in a hurry to finish." Hope said. "Oh wait… I think I know what you're trying to catch."
"Damn right! I wanna get good seats, I'm not missing the beauty pageant!" Mineta insisted.
"(Of course…)" most of the team silently sweatdropped.
The rest of the festival continued on as they enjoyed the festivities such as the pageant and lots of fun games and attractions there. The sun was soon setting as they had to see Eri off.
"Okay...before you go. You deserve a little treat." Izuku said getting out a candy apple.
"What the? Where did you get that? They weren't selling those anywhere." Adora said.
"I bought the ingredients this morning. All I lacked was food coloring, luckily Sato had some." Izuku said as Eri bit into it.
"It's...amazing." Eri said, giving off a huge smile.
"Then we'll make another one for you next time." Izuku said.
"I guess...this is it for UA for now. But...it was still an amazing festival." Jexi smiled.
"If that's the case, then that leaves a new question: where do we go next?" ZS asked.
"Hmm...good question." Tab said. "Sawyer hasn't called about the Anarchy Kings' movements, meaning for the moment, even they don't know where the last two keys are."
"Will you guys stop talking about those things for like, two seconds?" David asked.
"He's right. Those guys are just jokes." Jexi said.
"I don't even know who would have even...ugh." Madoka groaned.
"Madoka? What's wrong?" David asked.
"I just realized how they found out about them. Only we Color Gods know about them. And only one god would be crazy enough to pull a stunt like this." Madoka said.
"Black. Of course. Everything always comes back to him." David said.
"Wait, wait. Color God Black?" Scarlet said. "You mean the same Color God Black who attempted to kill Hope's father to set off a chain of events that would lead to a war of the Ginova Family?"
"Yeah, that's him." David said.
"I can't believe he would stoop so low. No, that sounds exactly like him. After he and White risked their lives to lock him away." Madoka said.
"Wait, did you just say him?" Jexi asked.
"Sigh. I suppose I really haven't told you what...or rather who is behind that door." Madoka said. "Long ago, when Color Fighting was still in its infancy, many individuals were born from the powerful aura of the Golden God. Many styles were born, some of which haven't even been categorized. However, there was one fighter born in a toxic environment, one with an intense hatred towards all universes. His name is Void. He ended up creating a destructive style known as the Void Style for one purpose, to destroy everything. Both living and not. He was a catastrophe who would end up becoming a threat to all of us. We all fought him but he easily defeated us...well...almost all of us. It wasn't until White and Black joined forces that they were able to take him down. His style rendered killing him not an option. So he was sealed within a separate space so that he wouldn't cause any destruction ever again. So you see, that is what's behind the door."
"Holy stick...you're telling us that a more powerful, more insane, more destructive Color Fighter than freaking Lucius is behind that seal?!" Scarlet shouted.
"You've pretty much summed it all up yourself." Madoka said.
"But… There's still something I don't understand. Why is he so intent on bringing him back if he's one of the two that sealed him in the first place?" Cheetah asked.
"It's possible Black still holds hatred towards us for ruining his plans for the Enhanced. This is likely a backup revenge plan in order to wipe the board clean." Madoka said.
"My god…" Hope said.
"Well, they won't succeed. You need all four keys to open that door and we have two. So we just keep them far away from them and they'll never open the door." Rainbow said.
"That's...actually not that bad an idea." Pit said.
"So we keep the two keys we have away from them. And if they have the other two and we keep them from the ones we have, they won't release Void." Hope said.
"That's right. While all four together could spell doom, as long as they're all kept apart, they're useless and Void will never be released." Madoka said.
"But, wouldn't it just be easier to collect all four and keep them all away from the kings?" Glimmer asked. "We have four groups, and there are four keys. If we get all four and divide them among ourselves, that would make it more difficult for the Elders to get to them."
"Uh...I don't think you've thought all that through." Jexi said.
"Yeah, they're gonna find us eventually." David said.
"If we went and got the remaining two, and since they know who we are, they'd mount a suicide attempt just to grab them." Hera said.
"Me, Jexi and Hope, our groups can handle them no problem. But I'm more worried about Mark here. Nothing personal, but you guys aren't exactly the go-to guys for taking the initiative." David said.
"None taken, but...I have a thought. What would happen if the Kings put the two keys wherever the seal was? What if - and I'm just thinking - what if Void noticed the seal being partly unlocked and just...managed to break out on his own?" Mark asked.
"That's not possible. The door was specifically made to remain locked unless all four keys were in place. And Void is in a space where nothing can be sensed." Madoka said.
"She's right. There wouldn't be a point in scattering themselves around." Cheetah said.
"Yeah, you're right." Mark admitted.
"So we go with our original plan. Take the two keys we have and keep them away from the Elders." Hope said. "And, I know just the place to go to."
"Where would that be?" Adora said.
"Where else? New World." Hope said.
"What? Why bring them there?" Jexi asked.
"No way, Hope. I'm not going to drag my sister into something like this. They may be strong, yes. But Ty was right back in the Town of Tales. We can't rely on them every time we get into these situations." David said.
"Well, then let's just keep it on the King." Eddy suggested. "You guys always say the ship is like a fortress."
"They know what our ship looks like. They'll hunt us down continuously no matter where we…" Jexi said before an idea came to him. "Actually...there's one place they might not look for us. We've only been there once but it's pretty much secluded from most detection tech."
"What are...Oh...I see where you're going." Madoka said.
"Uh...am I missing something?" Gemini asked.
"Etheria." Jexi said.
"Wait, you want to bring it back to our world where...we're pretty much in the boonies and no modern ship can find it." Adora realized.
"That's right! You guys were only able to find our world thanks to Cretaceous's clues!" Bow said. "If you guys hide out with us, the Elders won't find us!"
"Then it's settled. We're going back to Etheria." Hope said.
"It's as good a plan as any." Jexi said.
"The only threat there is the Horde and those villains but it's not like they're too big a threat. Okay, let's go!" Miles said.
As they departed, meanwhile at the police station…
"It's pretty easy to test someone for brainwashing. Why don't you just admit that she cooperated with you?" the ape-like police chief said.
"Aiba was never once directly involved with any of my crimes." Gentle said.
"So the feelings are mutual. Let's see...hero course drop out. The world twisted you in and out until posting those videos were your only way to live." the chief said.
"Yes. I am truly despicable." Gentle said.
"Then it's a good thing you turned yourself in today. Most people will say there's no second chances in life but that's for those who don't want to change." the chief said as Gentle began to cry. "Hey, want some tea?"
"Earl Grey please." Gentle said.
"You'll get whatever we have!" the chief shouted.
To be continued...