I'm so excited that I will be reaching 10k in such a short time! Please review and follow. I won't be back at school until April 6th (maybe) so I have A LOT of time on my hands.
Takes place around Season 2, Episode 14.
Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap!
Shit. I huffed and looked at Kaminari. "How many...times?" I asked. Knowing the answer.
"Around 15 per a minute. But that's great! That's a snap every…"
"4 seconds." I smiled. Kaminari and I bonded over our lack of mathematical knowledge. I can't seem to snap any faster than that. My head starts to hurt if I snap in too many quick sessions. No one knows what the Sports Festival will be like this year. That's why I have to get faster and stronger.
"How's my temperature?" I asked. Kaminari took out the small device in his hand and put it against my head.
"Wow! 103 degrees!" Kaminari said, "You ok?"
"Yeah. 111.2 F is my max." I smiled. I can't use my quirk in a quick session in the cold but I can use it for a longer period of time. When it's hot I can snap faster back to back but not as long. It's all about endurance and timing.
Tomorrow is the first day of the Sports Festival. I haven't seen the others yet but Kaminari was the first to offer to be my timer. We got to the gym earlier than usual. I want to go for a swim later today to help my muscles, maybe snap in the water too. I'm not a strong swimmer even though my old apartment building had a community swimming pool I was never interested in learning but I can do the basics. I was reading last night that swimming could build muscle in a lot more places than just weights so I wanted to give it a try.
"Want to try again?" Kaminari asked. "Or maybe a break?"
"One more time. Then we can head over to the pool?" I asked
"What about a break?" Kaminari whined. I laughed at his face. We have been training for a while now. I've been timing Kaminari's ability to emit his lightning without losing his mind.
"After a quick swim? We don't want to eat before going to the pool." I reminded him. "Besides, I could use a cool off."
"Ok!" He pulled out the timer, "Ready, Set, Go!"
SNAP
"Hey! Asui!" I yelled as I got closer to the pool. Asui was gracefully swimming and jumping in the water. It was magic to watch.
"Call me Tsu." Tsu said. "How are you, Okada?"
"If I'm calling you Tsu, call me Jun" I smiled. "I'm good. Kaminari and I were training together and felt it was time to switch things up. What about you?"
"Training as well. I saw some of the others around as well." Tsu said, recalling the others. "Not that many people use the pool."
"Not everyone is such an amazing swimmer." I smiled before dipping a toe in. Cold. Perfect.
"Tsu! Okada!" Kaminari came out, look who I found! He had Bakugo behind him. His face looked even more pissed off than normal. He wasn't even in his swim trunks. We haven't spoken since we parted ways after the arcade.
"Hey Kaminari, Bakugo!" Tsu waved. She turned to me. "I'm going to keep training now. Nice to see you."
"Same." I got up walking over to Kaminari and Bakugo. "Hey you." Turning to Bakugo. "I didn't know you were a swimmer."
"I'm not. Dunce Face brought me over here to say hi. Hi." Then he turned around and started to walk back inside the facility.
"O come on!" Kaminari signed.
"Bakugo, being Bakugo." I giggled. "Let's go. The water is really cold.
"Awww." Kaminari made a face.
Today's the day. I turned to my parents.
"I'll leave the TV on so you can watch me, ok?" I asked. Looking in between them. I like to think that they can still hear me. I packed up my clothes and a book for the way on the train and headed out.
The waiting room was plain and boring. I was sitting with Kaminari, Kirishima and Bakugo. We were all looking down at our hands.
"Midoriya" Todoroki called him. We all turned to see Todoroki walk over to Midoriya. Mineta beside Midoriya looked freaked out.
I never actually talked to Todoroki. I know he is the youngest son of the no. 2 Hero, Endeavor. I saw Todoroki in action at the USJ near the end. He is strong, powerful and handles his quirk with ease.
We watch as Todoroki lays it on Midoriya, Midoriya, the sweetie he is, looked shocked at the sudden declaration of war from Todoroki. Kirishima got up to ease the tension. Todoroki decided to remind us that we aren't here to make friends. I rolled my eyes.
Midoriya reminded us that all the other classes are challenging us as well. He is aiming for the top. I want to be at the top.
The bell rang to let us know it's time to line up in front of the entrance. Present Mic announced us and I couldn't help but blush at the description. As the lights changed and the stadium came into view I realized how large the crowd was. All these people came to watch us perform. There are probably scouts among them and agencies were eager to see who may be the next star. My stomach twisted a little at the prospect of being scouted. I need to land a good internship. There are a couple of Agencies in and around Hosu. I need to be close to home. This is my chance to get noticed by them.
Midnight presented the first round. We all flushed at her costume and mannerisms.
Bakugo, our year's rep, got on stage and announced a rather prideful declaration of his victory. Our classmates around us booed him but it didn't even make him flinched as he walked off stage. I couldn't help but feel a little bit of pride for that asshole. I could have never gotten on stage and announced such a claim in front of our classmates and ultimately the world.
"The first game of the festival, What could it be?" Behind Midnight was a projected screen that rolled to announce that the first game would be an obstacle course.
As she gave us the description and rules of the game I couldn't help but think this would be in my element. I need to prove to myself that I can win.
It's four kilometers. If I time my snaps wisely I should be able to finish first. It matters what obstacles are in front of me but as long as I can see. I will win.
We walk over to the gate. I stood in the back as I watched my classmates run toward the front.
"Begin!" Midnight yelled.
The entrance is too small for everyone to squeeze through at once. I looked up. Snap. I could see light ahead. Snap. I could hear Present Mic call to us. I could see my classmates shoving their way through. Snap. I felt a coldness as my breath freezed. Snap.
"I won't let you get in first place, you Icy-Hot Bastard!" Bakugo screamed in front of me.
Snap. I laughed at Bakugo. My eyes follow the skyline as I snap just a little bit higher than the ground. I landed gently to see Todoroki stopped. There were huge mechanical monsters in our path.
So this is what the entrance exam would have been. Doesn't seem too bad. Quite large though. Todoroki froze the machines, letting them crash down around him. I pulled back. I looked toward the sky. Snap. I could see Todoroki in the distance. Snap.
"Hey Todoroki." I said, as I snapped right in front of him. Shit. My timing. He ran into me. Hitting my straight in the face. Ouch.
I felt his hard body crush on top of me. In the distance, I heard Kirishima and someone else yell out.
I rubbed my head as I felt the pressure of Todoroki's body leave me. It was still cool from using his ice.
"Move."
"You ran into me!" I said as I saw him run ahead. He didn't even help me up. Rude.
I could hear Present Mic tease Todoroki for the lack of manners. Kirishima would have called him unmanly. Getting up, I looked behind me to see Bakugo pass me, his explosions pushing me back slightly. My head hurts.
I looked up again. Snap. I need to stay above everyone else. It will allow me more movement and give me a better view of what to come. Snap. Snap. Snap. I was slightly above Bakugo now. I didn't want him to see my shadow. The slight snapping sound of the air moving in place from where I was could be loud. Even with Bakugo's explosions I didn't want him to hear me.
Snap. Snap. Shit. I started to get tired. I snapped back to the ground and started to run. Even with all my training I still needed to recharge. I look to see another obstacle ahead. Pillars of the earth with rope attached. I'd have to use my quirk for this.
Snap. I snapped to the next column. Snap. Snap.
I see Todoroki a couple of columns in front of me.
"DIE!" I jumped back. Bakugo forced his way on my pillar.
"Hey!" I yelled. Side stepping him.
"Stay out of my way, Extra!" Bakugo raised his hand. Snap. Where I was was replaced with smoke and heat. Bakugo just tried to blow me up!
"You shit!" I yelled. Snap. I got behind him. Snap. I let go. "I'm not going to save you this time. I yelled. Snap. Confusion hit his face before it was replaced by pure rage. Snap. I pulled slightly ahead now.
I heard Bakugo pull up beside me. Snap. I was back on the ground. Bakugo pulled ahead. Boy is heavy. To make sure I don't accidentally miss one of his limbs I have to make sure when I use my quirk that all of Bakugo's mass is connected to my power. I was hoping he would be more confused. But he shook it off quickly. Shit. I was breathing heavily now. I made my way past "The Fall" and I started to run to the next obstacle. I see Todoroki halfway across. Bakugo was quickly catching up to him. Tsu also jumped in front of me. Shit.
I ran up to the first mine. It was too far to Snap in one go. Snap. I heard a huge explosion behind me. Snap. I see Midoriya in front of me. Bakugo and Todoroki rush toward him. An ice path. I felt myself fall slightly. Snap. I landed on his ice. Yes. I started to run on the ice to regain my energy. I was far in front of the others except for those three.
The ice allowed me to run without having to worry about the land mines.
I heard Present Mic announce Midoriya as the winner.
Shit. I could see the light at the end of the tunnel. I looked behind me. A girl with vines as hair was catching up. I ran faster. My legs scream in pain. My head hurt from using my quirk so much, also the bump in the head from Todoroki did not help.
Fourth Place! Jun Okada
I dropped as soon as my name was called. Yes. I did it. I could see Midoriya cry at his win. I smiled. He deserved it. Bakugo was shaking in anger on the other side and Todoroki walked over to the center. No emotion on his face.
"Omg!" I turned to see Mina. "You did great!"
"Thanks!" I smiled. Still trying to catch my breath.
"Fourth place!" Mina hugged me. "Congrats, your quirk was perfect for this game."
"Yeah, I felt so too." I smiled. "I doubt it will be much use in the coming games though. I'm already pooped out from over using it.
"You do feel a little warm." Mina put her hand against me. My quirk allows me to displace my body and matter attached to it instantaneously, but in doing so all the atoms in my body exert a massive amount of control and stillness to allow my quirk to safely displace me to another location. Not only does my head hurt from the constant change of scenery but my body gets hotter each time I use it. I have to make sure I don't overheat.
I watch as Midnight gets back on stage as she waits for the rest of our class to complete the course.
Dang. I update quick, if I do say so myself. I might write more chapters but not download on fanfic until later. I want to keep some chapters completed but offline so that when life gets busy again I can still upload regularly without being rushed to complete chapters.
Next time, Jun joins up with an unlikely ally for the next game of the sports festival. Who will it be? Will she make it to the next round?
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Thanks for reading.