My Hero Academia: The Guyver Part 9
Training:
Spending the Afternoons training with Momo, Melissa and Mina. Izuku in the Guyver would spar with Melissa, giving each other a good workout. While Momo and Mina spent the hours conducting physical training after he would train with Momo and Mina, helping them get fully prepared for the Festival. It became a routine and all of them were able to get some good training completed. After the Training, Melissa and Mina would head home. So Momo and Izuku could spend a few hours together. By Friday all four decided that they were ready for whatever the Sports Festival threw at them.
The Sports Festival: Fairness
Competing the first portion of the Sports Festival which consisted of a Race around the Arena, Izuku waited for the others to cross the finish line. In his Guyver form it had been easy for him to outrun the others with barely any effort and now he had some regrets. It had been too easy to outdistance the others and in some ways for Izuku it felt like he had cheated. Sure the Sports Festival was primarily for those attending the UA to showboat what they could do, so the Hero Agencies might approach them to intern or become members of their Agencies. But for him, he did not have a Quirk to demonstrate. What he had was an Alien Bio-electronic Armor that gave him the abilities that he had just used to compete the Race. Stepping up to the Podium where Midnight was standing, he deactivated the Guyver. She noticed his expression and knelt to hear him. "I wish to be disqualified." Izuku announced towards Midnight and she stared at him in shock.
"Why?" Midnight asked not understanding. In her estimates as the official Referee for the Sports Festival, Izuku Midoriya had not cheated or anything that would warrant him being disqualified.
"This Festival is a contest for us Students to demonstrate our Quirks. I do not possess a Quirk, the Guyver is not something that even qualifies as a Quirk. So in essence I cheated when I competed in the last event. If you do not disqualify me, then I will just not continue." Izuku replied and Midnight had to agree.
"I think you are going to regret this Midoriya. But it is your choice." Midnight turned on the Announcer Speaker. "Attention. Izuku Midoriya has requested that he be disqualified and I have agreed. So now Katsuki Bakugo has been moved to first place rather then second place. All other rankings have also been increased by one." She turned off the device and frowned down at Midoriya. She was not the only one upset about Izuku's decision about having himself disqualified. Dragging him towards a private area, Momo scowled at him angrily.
"What the fuck are you doing?" Momo asked with aggravation. She began to pace in front of him. "You spent the last week sparing with Melissa and all that training with me and Mina you did to prepare for the Sports Festival. Why would you just quit after all that?" She demanded and then thought about it for a second. Holding her right palm towards him. "That training was not for you. It was for her, me and Mina. You had no intention of competing past the first Round." He smiled at her proudly, sometimes it was wonderful to be involved with someone so brilliant. Other times it was a challenge.
"Okay you got me. from the beginning I wondered if it would be fair if I competed. This thing that is inside me a part of me, is not a Quirk. It is an Alien Created Device that has allowed me to attend the UA. It gave me the combat skills and abilities. Where you and the others had to work hard to utilize your Quirk to become Heroes. For me to compete would be unfair to all of you that worked so hard to be here. I won't do that to you or anyone else. Not even Kacchan." Izuku told her smiling at the end of his explanation as Momo chuckled lightly. Putting her arms around his waist and pulling him closer.
"You know times when you are this noble really makes me happy that I am your Girlfriend." Momo smiled and leaned towards him, pressing her lips onto his not caring that if they got into trouble for public displays of affection while on School Campus Grounds. "I would love to stay and continue this, but they are about to announce the next round and I still plan on winning this thing." She told him giving him one more small kiss.
"I hope you do. I will stay and root for you." Izuku said and she smiled at him. Then went back to join the others to hear what the next round would be. Izuku went to the Student Box Seats to watch the rest of the Sports Festival. Barely noticing later when Tenya Iida left unexpectedly.
In one of the Private Rooms, Izuku held Momo tightly from behind with his arms around her. She was upset, not only was she tricked and humiliated by that pervert Minuro Mineta. But she lost her bout against Fumikare Tokoyami. Izuku was unsure which made her more frustrated. "If you want me too, M I will go and beat the living shit out of Mineta. But I thought you looked really great in that Cheerleader Uniform." He told her and she giggled shaking her head.
"No, I do not think that would help." Momo smiled even though she felt humiliated by what had happened, but she did like that Izuku enjoyed seeing her in that Uniform. It did somewhat surprise her to find out that Toru and Melissa had not felt humiliated by parading around in Cheerleader Uniforms. Both had gone with it with gusto, pumping the pompoms and flaunting their assets for the Crowds. Putting on a good show for all.
"Personally though I think I might have a word with Mineta and Kaminari not to ever do something like that again to you." Izuku said and Momo shrugged, deciding that would be alright. At the end of the Festival, Katsuki Bakugo won. But was not pleased that he had won. Especially since he did not have the opportunity to go up against Izuku Midoriya.
Internships: Fighting a Psychopath
Being assigned to accompany Melissa while she interned with Gran Torino. Izuku Midoriya thought of Aiwaza's suggestion of him and Melissa becoming Partners in a Team. Momo was not exactly pleased with the idea, but Aiwaza convinced her that not all Team Members are Romantically involved. Most are not, because it was not a good idea to be emotionally connected with someone that you worked with. That made sense to them all. Mostly Izuku was there to help Melissa gain more control of her Quirk. Personally he believed that Gran Torino was senile, only having brief moments of sanity. But after a time he realized it was all an act to distract Melissa, to make her discover herself how to control her Quirk. So Izuku decided to go and check on Tenya.
Running across the Rooftops was virtually easy, especially when you can jump about fifty feet at a time. Keeping a closer eye on Tenya from above. Izuku could almost see that his classmate was not acting normal. For one Tenya was too tense and seemed to be on the hunt for someone. That was when all hell broke loose and in that brief moment of distraction he lost sight of Tenya. Due to he was no longer with his Pro Hero. Jumping to the next roof, he saw the blur of Tenya in his Hero Uniform rounding a corner into an alley and wondered why Tenya was moving so fast. Then he saw the reason, the Hero Killer. Taking out his Cell Phone, he quickly sent a text to everyone in his Class. All except Momo. Not wanting her to come and endanger herself any more then necessary. "This is going to get me expelled for sure." Izuku mumbled and then leaped off the Building. Snapping his Blades out as he descended. Landing in a crouch between Iida and The Hero Killer. Blocking the downward slash before it impaled Iida. "BACK OFF!" Izuku growled, parrying the blow to one side and slashing with his own left blade. The Hero Killer easily avoided the slash and jumped a few feet backwards. Holding his Sword in front of him.
"So another would be hero has come to interfere with my mission." The Hero Killer said between clenched teeth, glaring at the Armored Man before him. "This I cannot allow." With a sinister smile, Stain lunged towards his new opponent, swinging his Sword directly at the Armored Young Man before him. With both blades, izuku cut the sword in both directions. Stain stared in awe when his sword tip clanged to the ground. Severed several inches of the Carbonized Laser Sharpened Steel Sword now came to an abrupt end. He smiled broadly. This was what he had hoped to happen, to find a worthy opponent that could challenge him. Drawing out his other Shorter Sword, he laughed menacingly. "Come boy, let us discover if you are a Hero that can claim that title." Striking once more at the Boy.
Deflecting the shortened long Sword and then the Shorter Sword with his blades, Izuku discovered unless he could hit the swords with both blades at a perfect angle. He could not cut Stain's Swords apart again. He began to wonder if the Swords could actually cut him. When Stain jumped back, Izuku focused a laser shot at the Psychopath. Stain simply blocked it with his Shorter Sword leaving a carbon mark on the blade. Conducting a sweeping kick, he tried to knock Stain off his feet. At the same time, he blocked another two strikes from him. After a moment, Izuku stood with his blades pointing straight down. It was time to bluff and hope that Stain was stupid enough to believe him. "You are no match for me Hero Killer. As you have noticed I can cut your Swords apart with little ease." Izuku stated firmly, hoping that at minimal Stain would retreat. "If we continue I do not think I can ensure you do not lose body parts in the process." He added wanting to intimidate Stain enough for his bluff to work. But Stain simply laughed even louder.
"You are proving to be a true Hero, unlike those Charlatans that believe that they are Heroes. So until I am sure, I must discover if you are a true hero or not." Stain declared, holding his Swords in a combative stance. In truth he wanted to continue because he had not found anyone that could match him or even challenge him to his fullest capabilities. Until now. Lunging once more towards the Boy, and with a satisfied smile. Heard and felt the resounding clang of Steel against his Metal Blades.
With each blow and counter movement, Izuku discovered that not only was Stain a Psychopath. He was also extremely well trained in hand to hand fighting. Izuku considered unleashing the full power of his Chest Blaster at the Hero Killer. But knew that would not work. Just like when he faced that Nomu in the Dome. Using that ultimate weapon would cause severe damage to the Buildings and People for several blocks. In the Dome he did not use it because he was unsure if the structure could withstand have a good portion of it disintegrated. Here was basically the same thing. So he would have to fight him with conventional methods. Blade on Sword and fighting with his feet and hands. The clang of Steel against Unknown Metal, echoed down the alley and Stain soon realized that he was possibly outmatched. He was beginning to feel the strain of continuous combat. While he could not tell if the Boy was even becoming tired. If he was going to fulfill his Mission, then he needed to end this fight soon. Jumping back, he pulled and threw three throwing knives and had to smile when the Armored Boy easily deflected them all with the blades. This was what he had been searching for. To face a true warrior that exceeded all others, including All Might.
When another arrived the Battle soon ended, with the Hero Killer effectively unconscious and tied.
Aftermath and Accountability:
Waiting in the Hospital Room, Izuku had come away from the fight with Stain with no injuries. But Iida and Todoroki were injured. After turning Stain over to the Police and the Responding Pro Heroes, it was decided that Izuku needed to accompany Iida and Todoroki to the Hospital to be examined just in case. Now while waiting to be released, he grimaced at his Phone. Momo had called him at least two dozen times and texted him twice that number. Todoroki noticed his expression. "Something wrong Midoriya?" The multi-quirker asked and Izuku held up his phone.
"I think I may be in serious trouble." Izuku replied and Iida smiled seeing the number of calls and texts from Yaoyorozu.
"You might want to call her. I do not know anything about Women. But the longer you do not call her the madder she is going to get." Iida commented and both he and Todoroki started to laugh.
"No, I will wait until I see her face to face. I do not have any intention of being yelled at over the Phone." Izuku stated and his two friends continued to laugh at his predicament. Thankfully that was when the Chief of Police and All Might entered. Informing them that in all intents and purposes the three were not there. That they did not fight Stain the Hero Killer.
Two hours later, now released from the Hospital. Izuku walked out of the doors and saw Momo waiting impatiently for him. She frowned at him visibly. "Before you chew me out, please hear me out." Momo nodded and crossed her arms in front of her chest and waited for him to explain why he had been such an idiot again. "Okay so I was keeping an eye on Iida in case he did something foolish and when I saw the Hero Killer about to stab him. I just reacted." Momo shook her head.
"So instead of calling for help, you decide to do something just as foolish." Momo protested and crossed her arms in front of her chest, scowling at him visibly. "Sometimes I think that when you activate the Guyver you turn off the connections to your brain." She continued to chastise him all the way back to his Apartment. Once alone though she instantly fell back into his arms, upset that she could have lost him to that psychopath.
The Break-up:
A two days before being released for a four day weekend, Momo sat with her Mother Keiko on the Veranda. She was extremely looking forward to the Three Days on I-Island, deciding to not only invite Izuku but also Mina Ashido, Toru Hagakure, Kyoka Jiro and Ochaco Uraraka. She wanted to also to have Tsuyu Asui come along but the Frog Quirker could not go because she was going to visit her Grandmother during the Break. Wanting it to be mostly a girls weekend. "I want to discuss something important with you." Keiko Yaoyorozu said as she sipped her Ice Tea. "Now you know I adore Izuku and for your first Boyfriend he is perfect." She paused and Momo winced knowing something big was about to come. "I think you two need to take a small break from each other. Make sure your feelings towards him and his feelings for you are real. You two sort of rushed into a serious relationship and you both are a little too young to be in that type of relationship so soon." She explained and Momo exhaled sharply.
"Mom I really do love him." Momo replied and Keiko shook her head.
"All I am asking is for you two to take a short time apart. Then after if both feel the same way about each other then there is nothing to worry about." Keiko advised and Momo had to agree, to most of what her Mother had said. They had basically rushed into a committed relationship and perhaps it would be alright to slow things down some. Since she was considering taking the relationship to the next level. A more physical level where they both were naked and in a bed. She was also thinking about someday Marrying him and then having at least three Children. Children with Dark Green Hair and a mixture of dark and green eyes.
"Okay Mom. I guess that makes sense." Momo finally said. Hoping that she was not making a mistake.
"I would suggest you tell him it is so you can have time to consider if you two belong together or not. Blame me if you want, that will probably make it easier on both of you." Keiko said and Momo nodded.
"Tomorrow is the last day of class before the four day break, I will tell him then." Momo declared, still wondering if she was doing the right thing. In her heart she knew she loved Izuku, but her Mother was right. Ever since they met, it seemed that they just became a couple and neither really understood how. So perhaps some time apart might clarify if they are actually in love with each other or is it that they believe they are.
Dropping the Bomb:
Momo watched as Izuku basically fell apart right in front of her. Tears stung his eyes as she explained the reasoning and that it was only until she had time to know if what they felt for each other was real or was it just something that they both thought was real. "You are breaking up with me." Izuku said in shocked desperation, for that was all he heard.
"It is only for a couple of weeks." Momo told him sadly, seeing the absolute despair within his eyes and was tempted to not do this. She did not mean to hurt him this badly, believing if she explained it then perhaps he would understand. That this time apart would only solidify their relationship, since then they would know that they belong together and would have a future.
"You are breaking up with me." Izuku whispered not hearing that it was only for a short period of time or the other reasoning behind Momo's declaration. That was all he could focus on, feeling as if Momo had reached into his chest and pulled out his heart. Not wanting her to see him completely break down he turned and walked away. She tried to stop him, but before she could he activated the Guyver and ran faster then she could hope to keep up. Reverting back once he reached the Men's Locker Room, inside he sought the solitude of one of the Bathroom Stalls. Grieving for a full hour over his lose. Remembering that he had to meet with Melissa for their Partnership Training. Stumbling into the Training area, Melissa was waiting in the center. Today was just a normal partnership training time, where they would face off against multiple Tripod Three Meter Tall Robots that would ascend out of the ground. The idea was for the Duo to protect each others back while making their way to the exit. Generally it was an easy exercise, but today Izuku was not doing too well.
"PAUSE." Melissa said and the Robots stopped appearing from the ground. She turned towards Izuku with a frown. "Okay what is wrong? Yesterday we kicked this obstacles ass by this time and today you let the last five get to me." She asked with some annoyance and concern. Izuku deactivated the Guyver and exhaled sharply.
"Sorry about that. I guess my head is not into this today." Izuku replied sitting on one of the fake rocks. "Yaoyorozu just broke up with me." He whispered in anguish and Melissa knelt in front of him.
"Oh. I see that would throw you off a bit. Hey let's not do this today. Let's go to the Dinner and talk a bit." Melissa suggested trying valiantly to hide the delight she felt. Like most of the Girls attending UA, she liked Izuku Midoriya and would not mind being more then just friends and partners. Unfortunately Mister Aiwaza suggested that Partners do not become Romantically involved. Though Melissa would not mind breaking that suggestion. She knew in time others would soon flock to Izuku and want him. Especially Mina Ashido and Toru Hagakure. Walking towards the exit. "Did she give a reason why she broke up with you?" She asked and Izuku lowered his gaze towards the ground as he walked. Telling her what she had said. Nearing a Dinner that they all frequented, they sat and he unloaded all upon her. She listened and responded with comforting words here or there. When he was done, he seemed to slump in the seat.
"I do not understand why she broke up with me. I thought we loved each other." Izuku said sipping a drink from his soda. Melissa shook her head.
"Perhaps that is the reason she did that. Like she said, she needed time to make sure that you two are in love. You know she might be right in that. Some time apart might clarify your feelings for each other." Melissa said not really believing that, when any of her friends broke up with their Boyfriend they usually never got back together. Generally because one or the other had moved on to someone else. She knew soon Izuku would find himself dating someone else, to relieve the pain of losing Momo. It was inedible. "Speaking of time, this weekend is the I-Expo. Uncle All Might wants me to go home to see my Dad. Maybe you should come so you can have time to think." Though she suspected that if she did not invite him, he would spend the whole four days in his room sulking.
"It is by invitation only and I was not invited." Izuku stated and Melissa smiled.
"That is right, I am inviting you. I already have an open invitation and I can bring a Guest. You can stay in my and my Dad's guest room at our Apartment." Melissa suggested. Izuku smiled briefly and then frowned once more.
"I do not know. I think I rather be alone this weekend." Izuku said and Melissa shook her head negatively.
"Nope not going to happen. All you will do is sit in your room and I suspect mourn over Momo Yaoyorozu. Not going to happen." Melissa declared firmly. "You are going if I have to kidnap you." She smiled over at him and Izuku shrugged.
"I guess I am going then." Izuku said and Melissa smile widened. Deciding that she would not ignore Mister Aiwaza's suggestion after all. If she and Izuku were to be Hero Team Partners it would be best that they not be romantically linked. It would only end with them not being able to be Partners and that would be disastrous since they do work so well together.
"Good. Now let's go get you packed. I hope you have a Suit and Tie, there is a formal Dinner during the Expo." Melissa stood and led him back to his Apartment so he can pack for the trip.
To be continued