Author: undefmidi
2017
Boku no Hero characters, original story and everything belongs to Kohei Horikoshi, the author of said series. I only own the Plot.
(A/N) – I am here to say that I am NOT abandoning ANY of my works; I just want some time of leisure…
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Oh yeah, I switched the bubbles for speaking and thinking.
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Chapter 4 – Izuku vs. Todoroki
Cheers and surprised sounds resounded throughout the arena; the green-haired boy won. He successfully freed himself from a brainwash, and without his quirk beat his opponent. Everyone was surprised.
The winner – Izuku Midoriya smiles from happiness. He won after all… Though he is worried about something.
Oh yes… Hitoshi Shinso. He was Izuku's opponent, and had a similar problem to him: He was judged by what he is, or rather, what he has: A quirk capable of brainwashing people. Shinso was often branded as 'A Villain' just for having that quirk, something that he was never in control of.
Izuku had a similar problem, though he was judged by what he didn't have: A quirk. Izuku was one of the 20% - The unlucky; unblessed ones… But that didn't stop him, no! Izuku didn't stop his search for the title of Hero… He was blessed, but that didn't remove all of the efforts he made, it only gave him a push: Izuku won his quirk by his own effort, not by being born with it; he earned it.
And for being hit with a similar problem, Izuku felt that he needed to talk to Shinso – who was currently frustrated.
- Shinso-san. – Izuku called him.
The purple-haired boy looked behind him.
- Yes? – Hitoshi answered, not wanting to hear brag or even an insult; he got that a lot.
- You want to be a hero, right? – Izuku questioned him.
Shinso pondered for a bit, searching words.
- I do, always did… Even though I do, people always branded me for a villain… This quirk is really intimidating, isn't it? – Shinso answered Midoriya and questioned him as well.
Izuku looked at him, smiled, and pointed towards the crowd that was now behind him. Shinso was confused but looked nonetheless.
He saw some heroes talking about something and looking at him, so he decided to go closer and listen. Hitoshi was happy when he heard what they were talking about: They were praising him and giving suggestions about how his quirk was so useful, and how U.A is stupid of letting him in the General Department.
Shinso almost shed tears of happiness but kept it. After suppressing them, his friends started to praise him, and tell him about how he is the star of the General Department.
Izuku was happy to see this, and after giving them a goodbye, he left the arena.
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Izuku was really anxious, I mean, he will fight Todoroki!
Shoto Todoroki – Son of Endeavor, and the prodigy of the 1-A class, along with Katsuki Bakugo. Who wouldn't be afraid of fighting him? But Izuku has to overcome this fear/anxiety, for he wants to be a hero… Though something has been bothering him: Todoroki really hates his father for some reason.
Midoriya started to ponder, and eventually landed on a conclusion, it is that Shoto is holding a grudge about his left side, so that's why he doesn't use it… Izuku could use this opening and win, but he wants to save him; he wants to save his friend, his comrade.
And Izuku started to plan about his match whilst in his room.
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Nejire decided to not follow Izuku, she wanted him to focus and win… But her friends were still wary of her.
"Must pay attention, and be careful. We don't want her to run off to where Midoriya is…" Amajiki thought.
And as if Mirio and Tamaki had telepathy, Mirio nodded. That confused Tamaki for an instant, but he nodded back noticing what it was.
And they kept watching the other matches, commenting when one finished, or when something interesting would happen. Even though they were paying attention to those matches, the one that everyone is anxious for, is Midoriya and Todoroki's match. That match is one that everyone is looking forward to.
Nejire was really anxious about it, but managed to calm herself… For now.
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After the matches, and sometimes, President Mic started yelli- Announcing.
- AND NOW, THE MATCH THAT EVERYONE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO – Prez Mic started to announce it. – IZUKU MIDORIYA, THE BOY WHO SURPRISED EVERYONE BY NOT USING HIS QUIRK OFTEN! – He finished Izuku's presentation. – AND SHOTO TODOROKI, ENDEAVOUR'S SON, AND A PRODIGY! – President Mic finished his announcement, and everyone started to cheer.
Finally, the match that everyone's been waiting for, will start.
Izuku and Todoroki entered the arena, and everyone's cheers went louder.
They were now on the polar opposites of the arena, looking at each other; their determination overflowing. They were now about to clash.
Nejire looked at them, waiting for the announcement for the match to begin; she couldn't wait any longer. Her anxiety was consuming her from the inside-out.
Midnight looked at them both, and asked them if they were ready; after confirming it, she looked at the crowd.
- And now, the match will begin… START! – Midnight announced the beginning and waved her whip downwards.
As soon as she said 'Start', Todoroki unleashed a giant amount of ice towards Izuku; it came seeping through the ground, forming spikes.
Midoriya. Predicting this, raised his arm, pointing it towards the ice, and flicked his finger, creating a strong gust of wind, enough to break the ice, and sent it back to Shoto. The bi-colored haired teen covered his face with his arms, protecting his face against the wind.
- GWAAH! – Groaned Midoriya from pain.
The consequence for Midoriya's flick, however, was a broken finger.
Nejire, who is watching intently, was agape when she saw the power from a single flick from Izuku, and after seeing the broken finger, she was even more curious. Of course, Hado was worried as well; she started to bite her own nails.
Amajiki and Togata noticed this, and sweatdropped; they focused on the match right after.
They saw Midoriya focusing on Todoroki, searching for any other indication of an attack, that came right after; Todoroki sent another one of those humongous waves of Ice, and Izuku flicked another of his right hand's five fingers.
Another huge wave of wind broke the ice, and sent it back towards Todoroki; Nejire was still baffled by that amount of sheer power. It Is the same for Mirio and Tamaki.
Todoroki took more time, though small, to observer Izuku. After that, he sent another one of those huge spikes.
Midoriya broke his third finger and blocked the ice. His hand was almost done for.
"Come on… You can do it, Midoriya…" Nejire thought to herself, biting her nails with more strength.
She was truly invested in this fight, as is everyone else. This match is something that a lot – if not everyone was waiting for.
Hado was looking and rooting for Izuku, worried for his own being. Never once she saw someone inflict that much of self-damage just by using their quirk; it is something unheard of for her.
Now she paid more attention, feeling that things will change from now on.
Shoto sent another one of those spikes, and Izuku used his right pinky to flick and broke it…
It was a distraction: Todoroki created a path when Izuku was about to flick and ran until he was almost above Izuku; Shoto jumped at Izuku and punched him-
That's what should've happened, but Midoriya dodged it. Todoroki, knowing that Izuku would dodge it, shot a small streak of ice, holding Izuku's leg.
Midoriya was about to flick the ice, but-
"I have to use all of it!" Izuku decided mentally.
And so, he activated One for All in his entire left arm; Nejire saw his arm changing color:
"So COOL!" She seriously thinks it is cool the way Izuku's arms change color when he is about to use his quirk, which she is trying to figure out, but to no avail.
As she was thinking this, Midoriya punched the ice that was holding him down, creating a stronger gust of wind, breaking it.
The crowd that was in the direction of Izuku's punch covered their faces with their arms, protecting themselves from the wind pressure.
Nejire was even more curious to know the extent of Midoriya's quirk, and how much drawback it actually can give.
Todoroki, who was the one most affected by the wind pressure, was almost dragged out of bounds but saved himself with a wall of ice; he stands up and looks at Izuku.
- Midoriya-san. Thank you for letting me show to that old man that I can be someone without using what… he gave me. – Todoroki said, putting venom when he mentioned his dad.
When Izuku heard that, he understood: Todoroki hates his dad and thinks that his left side is a part of his dad, not himself. Midoriya decided to place his classmate above his own safety, and above winning… But he couldn't not be angry. Why? Because it seems as if Todoroki is looking down at them, looking down at the ones that work at their 100%.
Midoriya was also angry because Todoroki was looking at his dad the whole time, not at the fight; just as if Izuku didn't exist, or as if he was just a way to show his dad that he doesn't need the power that came from his own lineage.
- Now… Let me finish this, once and for all. – Todoroki announced, getting on his stance, and launching an even bigger wave of ice towards Izuku, something bigger than what he'd done in this match.
- WILL TODOROKI FINISH THIS MATCH OFF WITH ONE BIG ATTACK? – President Mic ecstatically screamed… He doesn't know how to tone down, right?
Izuku, who was looking at the ground the entire time, raised his head slightly, and his eyes waved Killer Intent; his eyes were wide but serious. He was angry for not being taken seriously.
- Where are you looking? – Midoriya said deeply, shutting everyone – even President Mic; Nejire was taken aback by his tone of voice.
In a flash, the huge wall of ice was broken. Nobody saw what happened, until-
- Your broken finger?! – Todoroki pointed out, surprised. – You would go that far?!
Midoriya just held his broken hand and lifted it slightly.
- Why don't you fight me with all you have? – Izuku pointed it out, forming a smile with his mouth. – You haven't put a single scratch on me yet, you know? – Izuku continued, looking straight at Todoroki's eyes.
Nejire and everyone was paying attention, and they noticed that it is true – He didn't receive one direct attack yet.
Midoriya inhaled a lot of air and-
- COME AT ME WITH ALL YOU HAVE! – Midoriya taunted, gaining a dry look from Todoroki.
Everyone was having goosebumps, noticing the amount of determination and will power coming from that teenager's voice.
Nejire was on the edge of her seat, almost standing up; she didn't feel this worked up since she discovered her own quirk.
She watched Todoroki get angry.
- My old man bought you?! – Todoroki angrily stated.
- No. It's just that you are fighting with 50% of your whole power, while everyone else is giving their all. – Izuku started to explain.
Todoroki just looked at him, waiting for the rest.
- A cool hero, that's what I want to be! – Izuku said, gaining more goosebumps from everyone who is, or is aspiring to be a hero.
Something so simple, yet so important. The thing that a lot of people neglect, which is the genuine drive to become a hero. Something that every hero needs, but almost no one has.
The green-haired boy has it: The true will to become a hero.
And then, Izuku charged towards Todoroki.
- Imagine… The microwave… – Izuku mumbled to himself while thrusting his right fist into Todoroki's stomach.
And to Izuku's surprise, it worked! He controlled the amount of output his arm dealt, but-
- GWAH! – His broken fingers didn't help, at all. He also didn't control it perfectly, so he felt some pain, though the majority came from his broken fingers.
Todoroki was sent backward, though not that much.
And that punch started a whole clash of attacks, defenses, and dodges. The spectators were in awe of their abilities, but scared of… Izuku's way of fighting.
Why? He was getting destroyed by each and every attack or defense he did; they were scared of his determination and will.
How can someone be so willed?
How can he feel that much pain and keep going?
Why isn't he giving up?
Those were some questions asked by some of the spectators, but all of them had an answer already implied since he started this fight:
He wants to be a hero, it doesn't matter if he gets crippled, destroyed or anything.
Though that determination deserves praise, it also deserves scolding; if he destroys himself, how can he become a hero?
Nejire was watching all of that, and was on the edge of her seat, standing up a couple of times. She was really anxious and really worried from Izuku's injuries.
At every punch, every dodge, every groan, she was getting more and more worried; she felt the need to watch for him, protect him. The reason is simple: He destroys himself so easily…
She wants to keep him in line, she wants him to be safe… But she doesn't know why.
"Maybe I care for him that much?" Hado starts thinking to herself.
She eventually decided that it was like that… But something happened and caught everyone's attention.
- THE POWER IS YOURS! – Izuku screamed towards Todoroki, making him stop in his tracks.
"What?" Nejire thought to herself. "Is he… Trying to save his opponent from something?" She finished her train of thoughts, putting a hand below her chin.
She started to ponder… Eventually, she landed on a conclusion.
"Maybe he wants to save him before winning… He is…" Nejire concluded.
A true hero.
That's the words that were thought by everyone who picked that phrase up; they understood.
Izuku wanted to save Todoroki before winning; before his own safety.
An act from a True Hero.
And then, when no one was expecting it, Todoroki started to spell flames.
Who knew that Todoroki never used that side was in shock, wondering why that phrase made him activate his flames.
And they were surprised… Of course, Shoto's flames surprised them, but what did it the most was-
- Why are you smiling? – Todoroki questioned the smiling Izuku. – To help your opponent during a match… Which one of us is screwing around now?
Izuku's face turned into a more serious one, looking straight onto Todoroki's eyes, focusing on the battle.
Suddenly Todoroki's father could be seen descending the stairs, spilling egoistical nonsense… Shoto shed a single tear, that was quickly evaporated from the heat.
But they knew what to do at that moment-
Go all out.
Yes. They decided it without saying anything; they will finish this now, in one strike.
Both of them got into stance; Todoroki activated both of his sides, giving immeasurable heat and incredible cold. Izuku activated One for All in his legs.
They were both giving an immense aura; an aura of determination and willpower.
Izuku did something today that not many would do: He placed someone above himself.
And then, Todoroki launched an even bigger streak of ice, being the size of a medium cargo ship, and Izuku dodged it in mid-air, flying towards Todoroki.
The cold air suddenly turned hot; Todoroki was expelling a heat wave, heating the whole place up.
- WE HAVE TO STOP IT, MIDNIGHT! – The Pro-Hero Cementoss yelled and started to make five walls of cement, blocking their clash.
- HIS BODY WON'T HOLD! – Midnight answered, trying to use her quirk to stop them.
But to no avail, as Izuku was in mid-air, and Todoroki was expelling heat and cold waves, dispersing her gas.
The walls were made, and Izuku was approaching them.
Todoroki was creating a hotter wave, as to make an explosion, but before that-
- Midoriya… Thanks. – Todoroki said it, and their attacks clashed.
A humongous explosion was made, and a huge smoke screen appeared. The five walls of stone were destroyed, making huge boulders fly.
The huge pieces of stone almost hit the audience, but some hero helped them not reach the spectators, saving them.
- WHAT IS THIS! IT'S TOO STRONG! – President Mic yelled, confused.
Aizawa was genuinely surprised, and everyone was worried.
Nejire stood up, and expectantly drew nearer the TV, ignoring the others.
Before the smoke cleared for them, they heard it-
- The winner is… SHOTO TODOROKI! – Midnight announced as the smokescreen vanished, revealing an unconscious boy leaning on a wall.
Todoroki was absolutely tired, but could stand up… He won.
Shoto Todoroki won the match…
But Izuku Midoriya won as a hero.
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I'm sorry for the wait! I'M SO SORRY! DON'T KILL ME!
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