One More Shot

by Pentop5

After the battle with Shigaraki ends in failure, Izuku Midoriya is left a broken hero. Be it by luck or by fate. He is given one more shot to fight the forces of evil with everything he's got. Is his fate forever sealed or can it be changed? (Paring to be decided later.)

6. Chapter 6: Plan of Action

The noisy crowd around the gates of U.A high made it hard for students to make it to class. Reporters, amateur and professionals alike, from all over the country were at the campus trying to get details on All Might's new teaching job.

"What's it like learning from All Might?"

A rather intrusive reporter with a ponytail stuck her microphone in Midoriya's face and the teen took a step back. "Um… It's really incredible to see him in person. And to have him teach our class is a real honor." Not wanting to be rude or be late to class, he pointed with his thumb, "Um… I'm going to be late for class."

With no other words, Midoriya walked through the gates, leaving the reporter to move to their next target, who happened to be Ida. "There sure are a lot of reporters, huh Deku? All The questions they started asking me made me nervous."

Looking to his right, Midoriya saw Uraraka coming up next to him with Kendo at her side. "Yeah, Me too."

Kendo looked back at the crowd, "They need to learn a thing or two about personal space. They just shoved the microphone in my face and started asking me questions."

"I'll take care of them. Hurry and get to class."

Looking ahead, the three saw Aizawa walking their way. "Yes sir," nodded the three. As they walked past their teacher, Midoirya wanted to say something but held his tongue. I'm sorry I'm not able to help sensei.

Several other students walked past the teacher and the reporter with the ponytail finally noticed the man. Like she had done with Midoriya, She shoved the Microphone in the man's face without thinking, "Does All M- You're a mess! Who are you anyway!?"

The scruffy teacher ignored her comment and waved his hand dismissively as if he was shooing away a dog. "He's off today. You're interrupting our classes. Please leave or we'll be forced to call the police." Without another word, the teacher spun on his heels back towards the building.

The reported grumbled at being ignored and began to follow him. "Come on! We'd just like to ask All Might about-"

"No, Don't!"

Before the words of her colleague could register in her ear, a large metal gate came down with a loud thud. She let out a scream and said, "What the hell!?"

"It's the U.A. barrier. The whole place locks down if someone without a school I.D. or visitor pass approaches the gate," said the man.

This annoyed the woman, "The nerve. Shutting us out like that without a single comment!"

Another man with a mustache nodded, "For real. Two whole days we've been here and not a byline to show for it!"

Unknown to everyone, both U.A., and the reporters, a man stood looking at the towers of U.A. with his own agenda in his mind.

…

After dealing with the reporters at the front gate, Aizawa walked into the 1-A classroom with a stack of papers. "Good work with yesterday's battle training. I've looked over your grades and evaluations." Everyone perked up at this and he picked up the first page, "Bakugo, Grow up already. You won your exercise, but you're wasting your talent acting like a child."

The teacher's comment made Bakugo sithed in his seat but he didn't say anything more than, "Got it."

"Alright, and Midoriya…" The teen sat up straight in his chair as the teacher called out his name. "You did well. Both your strategy and your execution were good. Keep up the good work."

"Thank you Sensei."

"But don't let that go to your head," said the teacher. "Show me that this was your skill and not just a fluke."

"Yes sir!" Midiroya felt the anger from Bakugo flare-up. It made him shudder as he thought back to the previous day. I didn't get to have my talk with him as I had in the past. It means I didn't get the chance to tell him that I got my Quirk from someone else. He remembered that moment when he talked to Bakugo after their first fight, how he declared that he would one day make One for All his own and beat him. I… hope us not having that talk won't affect things too much…

"Alright, now on to homeroom business." Aizawa's voice snapped Midoriya back to attention. "Sorry for the sudden announcement, today but…"

What is it…!? Not another brutal pop quiz, thought several of the students in unison.

"You'll pick a class president."

"Such a normal school-like thing!"

The class imdeidallty went into a frenzy, everyone began to declare that everyone should vote for them. However, a voice erupted out through the chatter, "Quite down everyone!"

Everyone turned to look at the earnest teen of the class. "Leading the many is a task of heavy responsibility, but ambition does not equate to ability! This sacred office demands the trust of its constitutions. If this is to be a democracy then I put forward the motion… That our leader must be chosen by-election," declared Ida loudly with his hand raised.

Asui tilted her head, "But Ida, we haven't known each other long enough to build any trust."

Kirishima nodded, "And everyone will just vote for themselves."

"That's precisely why anyone who manages to earn multiple votes will be the best-suited individual for the job," Ida spun on his heels to face Aizawa who pulled up his sleeping bag. "Will you allow this, Sensei?"

"However you do it, just make it quick."

With approval from their teacher, everyone began to cast their votes for their impromptu class election. Midoriya couldn't help but think back to the election they had in the past. The only reason I won the primary election in the past was that Ida and Uraraka voted for me. Ida would be much more suited for the position than I am. So I'll vote for him… If Uraraka and Ida vote for me, that will mean I'll tie with Yaoyorozu and I'll convince the class to vote for him after.

After the votes were counted, the results were written on the chalkboard and Midoriya gasped, "I GOT FOUR VOTES!?"

Bakugo immediately stood up in his chair, slamming his hands on his desk, "What the…! Who the hell voted for Deku!?"

"Guess we know it wasn't you," Sero remarked.

While Sero and Bakugo barked at each other, Aizawa was starting to get annoyed. "Enough, your wasting time. Midoriya and Yaoyorozu front and center." Although still confused by the outcome of the vote, Midoriya followed his teacher's direction. "So Midoriya's the President and Yaoyorozu is the Vice President."

She let out a sigh, "What a shame."

"Wait, Are you guys sure you want me as the President?" Everyone in the class looked surprised and Midoriya shook his head. "I think Ida would make a better President than me. He's the one who suggested we vote in the first place."

Kaminari raised an eyebrow, "Dude, do you not want to be president? It's a big opportunity to get recognized."

Midoriya shook his head, "I-it's not that…" The teen was conflicted about what to say. I want Ida to be the President like he was in the past, but I don't want to just dismiss the position. It would be rude, especially since two other people besides Ida and Uraraka voted for me.

"Midoriya…" They all looked at the blue-haired teen. "I appreciate your endorsement. However, I simply cannot accept the position, I voted and the decision has been made." Ida placed a hand on his friend's shoulder, "You'll do great Midoriya! That much I am certain of!"

"Enough with the chatter," Aizawa added. "You're the President Midoriya. Deal with it. It's time to start the first period."

…

"So you got elected Class President Midoriya, way to go," said Kendo. A familiar group of Ida, Uraraka, Kendo, Tokage, and Midoriya all sat together in the cafeteria. It was exceptionally busy today and the group was lucky to find a spot where they could all eat together.

"I'm still not sure I'm the best candidate. I still think you should have the position, Ida," Midoirya said while picking up his chopsticks.

"Again, I appreciate the sentiment Midoriya, but your grit and quick thinking make you perfectly suited to lead us all. That's why I voted for you."

"Same here," Uraraka said with s mouthful of rice. "Come to think of it, I wonder who the other two votes were from since it sounds like you didn't vote for yourself."

Me too, Midoriya thought. Two others voted for me besides Uraraka and Midoriya.

"Actually, one vote came from me." The group of students looked to their right and saw a purple-haired girl standing with a lunch tray in hand. "Cafeteria's kind of crowded so can I sit with you guys?"

"Jiro?"

"Of course," nodded Kendo. "I'm Kendo from 1-B. And this is Setsuna Tokage."

"Hey," waved the girl with a toothy grin.

The rocker grated them with a polite wave and sat next to Uraraka. Midoriya tilted his head as she sat down and asked, "So you were one of the votes Jiro? Why?"

She shrugged, "What Tsu and Kirishima said made me think for a second. Nobody was going to vote for me so it would be pointless to vote for myself. And you showed how smart and capable you were during hero training yesterday. So I figured might as well vote for you."

His praise made the teen blush for a second before asking, "Then who was the other vote?"

Tokage spoke up, "Was there anyone else who had zero votes? That means they didn't vote for themselves."

His words made Midoriya think back to the score count and he realized who the other person was. "Koda was the only other person who person who had zero votes." Both he and Todoroki had zero votes, and Todoroki hasn't spoken a single word to me yet so that leaves Koda.

"I wonder why he voted for you," Uraraka asked.

He thought for a second and figured he knew the reason. "Back when we did the physical test, Koda was feeling nervous since he was worried about being expelled. When we were stretching, I helped calm him down."

"He must have wanted to show how grateful he was to you," Kendo added. "Don't worry Midoriya, I'm the president of my class too so we can do this together."

Her words made the teen relax a little but something he had never thought of made him ask, "Actually Kendo, How did your class decide? Did you vote too?"

Tokage once again grew a toothy grin. "We WERE going to vote but our classmate, Neito Monona, wouldn't shut up about why he would make the best class president. So Kendo karate chopped him in the back of the head and knocked him out. Pretty much one the whole class over with that one."

"Wish someone would do that to Bakugo," Jiro chuckled.

"Still, I'm not sure I'm sure I'm ready to be Class President," Midoriya preached once again.

"You're more than suited for the position Midoriya," assured Ida once again. "Amongst our class, you hold the greatest potential. That is why I humbly made what I felt was the correct choice."

Midoriya had mixed feelings about the whole endeavor. I'm grateful that they believe that I'm capable of leading the class. But, after everything that happened in the past…

"The way you talk Ida, are you a rich kid!?"

Uraraka's question came out of nowhere and the others at the table, save for Midoriya, looked at Ida. The teen-only coughed into his throat, "...I don't like people to know, so I try to hide it, but yes. Mine is a renowned hero family. And I am the second son."

"Woah! Cool," voiced Uraraka.

"Do you know the turbo hero, Ingenium?"

Midoriya nodded to Ida's question. "Yeah! He's the speed hero with 65 sidekicks at his office in Tokyo. He played a big part in resolving the bomber villain incident a few years ago with that vigilante The Crawler."

"How very well informed." The earnest teen nodded while pushing up his glasses with a big smile. "He's my brother."

"He's so frank about it! Wow!"

"He leads people with unwavering adherence to the rules and regulations. A truly beloved hero! It's my admiration for my brother that's inspired my own desire to become a hero." Ida looked over to his friend and smiled, "Thought I realize I'm not yet ready to lead anyone. As the superior candidate, it was right that the role should go to you, Midoriya."

The rest of the table looked at Ida and Uraraka said, "I've never seen you smile before Ida."

"Huh, Is that so!? I smile on occasion."

"It weirdly doesn't suit your face," Tokage chuckled with a toothy grin.

The rest of the table chuckled at her words and they began to talk more while Midoriya went back into his thoughts. Ida's brother… He gets paralyzed in his fight with Stain, and because of that, Ida goes hunting Stain himself. I'm going to have to do something about…

Before another thought could form, an alarm bellowed through the school and several students stood up in a hurry. "Security level 3 Broken. All Students. Please evacuate in an orderly fashion."

The first years looked around confused as other students began rushing out of the cafeteria. "What's Security level 3," Ida asked another student.

"It means someone's infiltrated the building," responded the average-looking student. "Hasn't happened in my three years here. Anyway, hurry up and get outta here!"

The group of first years stood up from their seats and began to evacuate with the rest of the students. However, the large hallway was filled to bursting with students and many of them began to scream in distress.

"What's going on," Uraraka asked.

"People keep shoving us, this is ridiculous," Kendo said in annoyance.

"Hey," Tokage growled. "Whoever just touched my butt is going to get their's kicked!"

Also being shoved through the crowd, Ida said, "Such a rapid response to danger! I'd expect nothing less from this great institution."

"Too rapid… Everyone is panicking." Unlike last time, Midoriya was doing a much better job at staying on his feet. He did his best to make it to the window to confirm what he already knew. It's the media again, just like before. He could make out several of his classmates in the crowd of students and all of them showed signs of struggling. I…I need to get everyone to calm down. Just like Ida did before. Making his way back to his friends, he cried out, "Uraraka, use your Quirk on me. I've got an idea."

"O-Ok Deku." The gravity girl pushed through the crowd a little and did as she asked.

Instantly Midoriya felt the effect of her quirk and began to float upwards. Alright, now I just have to move to the exit. I may not be able to use them to fight but floating like this… Air Force will do just the trick. Powering up One for All, Midoriya launched finger flicks behind him. In his weightless state, they propelled him forward over the crowd. Several of his classmates watch him as he heard the exit students were flooding into. I can do this… Just like Ida did in the past. I can do this.

In a single second, Midoriya grabbed hold of a pipe near the exit and stood atop the exit sign. He did his best to keep his balance as he cried out, "EVERYTHING IS OK!" All the students in the hallway stopped to look at the greenette.

The nervousness of everyone's eyes being on him made a lump form in the back of his throat, but he quickly swallowed it as his eye's landed on Ida and the rest of his friends. Midoriya took a deep breath and continued, "There's no reason to panic! It's just the media so please calm down. This is U.A. The school that trained All Might and plenty of other incredible Heroes. There's no need to panic."

There was a beat of silence in the hall as everyone looked at Midoriya and he wondered if he had managed to do what Ida had done before. Then, the students began to move forward once again, however, it was not in the frenzied panic from before, but rather in a calm manner.

Midoriya let out a sigh of relief and saw that his friends were just heading his way. Letting go of the pipe he was holding he floated down to the ground.

Uraraka released her Quirk as she said, "Deku that was amazing."

"Yeah," Kendo nodded. "I didn't know you had it in you to scream like that."

He blushed from the praise and scratched the back of his head. "It's nothing. I… Just did what Ida would have done."

The blue-haired teen simply looked at his friend with surprise. "You always seem to be one step ahead of me, Midoriya. Come, we must continue with the evacuation efforts."

…

"Alright everyone settles down," Yaoyorozu clapped her hands at the front of the classroom. It was now the end of the school day and class 1-A was back in their home room. "Go ahead, Class President."

Still doesn't feel right to hear that, though Midoriya. "Everyone, we need to choose the other student council members, but before that…" Looking over to his Iida, Midoriya smiled, "Are you sure you don't want the position of class president Iida? I still think you would make a better president than me.

He smiled, "You're quite persistent Mdioriya, but yes. I still believe that you are the superior candidate. You acted a split second before me during the evacuation earlier, that is proof enough that you are the superior candidate."

Iida is not going to accept the position, no matter what I try. Midoriya sighed internally. Then plan B… "Then how about one of the other positions? It would be a big help to have you work with us."

"Go for it man," Kirishima smiled at Iida.

Kaminari nodded his head, "Yeah, The straight-laced attitude is perfect."

Other encouragement came from his classmates and Iida smiled, "Alright then If you would allow it. I accept the position. Midoriya and Yaoyorozu, I will do everything in my power to assist you."

While words of encouragement were shared at Iida's acceptance, Midoriya's mind was focused on the events that would come in the not-so-distant future. Today was the day that started it all in the past. I didn't realize it then but the event at the gate was definitely the result of the League of Villains. It was their declaration of war… Gripping his hands tightly, his heroic determination tugged at the strings of his heart. I'll save everyone… I have to.

…

"Alright settle down," Aizawa ordered from the front of the class. "It's time for hero basic training. This time around, All Might, myself, and one other teacher will be supervising the lesson."

Midoriya swallowed the lump in his throat while Sero raised his hand. "Um, Aizawa-sensei. What're we doing exactly?"

"Preparing you for disaster relief, from floods to fires," The scruffy teacher pulled out a card from his pocket, "It's rescue training."

Kaminari leaned back in his chair, "Rescue, huh… sounds like another rough day."

Mina pumped her fist while Kirishima said, "Come on, this is what being a hero's all about. I'm all pumped up!"

Asui placed her hand on her chin, "I'll be at home in the flood zone."

"Hey, I'm not done," Aizawa glared at everyone and they all shuttered at his gaze. Pulling out a remote, the panels on the walls slide out to reveal everyone's costume case. "It's up to each of you whether or not you want to wear your costumes. As some are ill-suited to this sort of activity, I suggest you do so you can think about adjustments to your costumes. The training is a bit remote, so we'll be going by bus. That's all. Get ready."

Everyone got up out of their seats to get their costumes while Midoriya took a deep breath. Doing his best to calm his nerves, this is it. Whatever power I can use today is what I can use. I have to stop Shigaraki here and now… I have too…

…

Class 1-A walked together to the bus, everyone geared up in their costumes. Several of them engaged in idle chatter about what they were doing in class and what to expect from rescue training.

Uraraka noticed Midoriya, who seemed to walk with a different air about him. "Hey Deku, You seem really pumped up about training today."

"Oh," Midoriya let out a nervous chuckle, not realizing his determination to conquer today's events was so visible. "I-I'm just really excited I guess."

"Right, Rescue training. This is what being a hero's all about." Uraraka pumped her fist in excitement.

"Midoriya!"

The two of them jumped as they heard the energetic voice of Iida. "What is it, Iida?

Waving his hands in the robotic fashion that he did, Iida said, "We should have everyone line up in order of I.D. number so we can fill the seats in an orderly fashion."

Iida really is taking his role as a member of the student council seriously, even though he's not the president. "Let's wait a second Iida, we're not sure if the bus is open seating or not."

Iida stopped his motion and placed his hands on his chin, assuming a thinking pose. "I… had not considered that. Outclassed once again." he dropped to his knees in shame as Midoriya patted him on the back.

"That might be a bit of an exaggeration, Iida." Picking his friend off the ground the three pilled onto the bus with the rest of the class.

As the bus departed for the USJ, Uraraka, who sat near across from Midoriya, noticed that the teen was unusually quiet. "Deku, Are you okay? You've been really quiet and your leg is shaking like crazy.

The green-haired teen blinked a few times and looked down to see his leg bouncing uncontrollably. "Y-yeah, I'm fine," he said placing his hand on his knee. "I guess I'm just a little bit nervous. First time with rescue training and all." A chuckle escaped his lips and he hoped it was enough to excuse his jitters as his mind was elsewhere. The league of villains is going to attack today. This is my best chance to capture Shiagarki and stop everything from happening altogether. Nomu and Kurogiri are still going to be tough to handle, but the plans I've come up with to deal with them are the best bet we have. I think the real problem is getting the opportunity to use the plans.

"You. Nervous about class," Kaminari chuckled. "You're like a one-man army. With your Quirk dude, you got nothing to worry about."

"Speaking of," Tsuyu placed her finger on her chin. "I usually say what's on my mind Midoriya. Your Quirk resembles All Might's."

"You think so," Midoriya scratched the back of his head.

"Yeah. Your Quirk is totally amazing Midoriya. That simple strength-enhancing Quirk is awesome! You can do a lot of cool stuff with it." Kirishima stuck his hand out in the air and hardened it. "My Quirk, Hardening, is kind of boring. I'm good in a fight, but it's not flashy like yours."

Midoriya shook his head, "That's not true Kirishima. Your Quirk is amazing. If you train it hard enough, you could be totally unstoppable." A smile crept onto his face as he remembered the time he had seen the redhead's Unbreakable form.

Aoyama chuckled, "Don't forget that Heroes still have to worry about public appeal. My Navel Laser is both strong and cool. Perfect for a pro."

Mina placed her hand on the teen's shoulder, "As long as you don't blow up your own stomach."

Kirishima looked over to Bakugo, "but if you wanna talk strong and cool. You, Bakugo, and Todoroki got that in spades."

Bakugo glanced over for a second but clicked his teeth in annoyance. Tsuyu pointed a finger at the teen. "Yeah, but Bakugo's so unhinged. He'd never be popular."

"What'd you say, Frog-face?!"

"See."

"We've only barely started to socialize and already you've made it abundantly clear to us the unpleasantness of your steamed turd of a personality," stated Kaminari.

"Alright, Mr. Vocabulary. You want to die!"

The rest of the bus ride was quite lively until Aizawa announced that they had arrived at their destination. "We're here. Look sharp, now."

His last words were paired with a piercing glare and they nodded. Everyone gawked and awed at the large dome structure that was said to be their training field for the day. Their expressions only brightened further as they entered. From the top of the large staircase that served as the entrance, all the students could see the multitude of zones inside the domed compound.

"WOAH! Is this Universal Studios Japan?"

Several students echoed the words of Kaminari as Midoriya also looked around. However, it was with a sense of nostalgia rather than awe. Even after the attack before, we used this place a lot for training. All the hours spent training with everyone… His heart clenched in unison with his fist, I have to stop the League of Villians. Without putting everyone else in danger. A quick glance over his shoulder showed him that his classmates were still gawking at the scale of the building. I just have to hope that I can put myself in a position to use my countermeasures against Nomu and Kurogiri.

Metal boots clicking against the ground snapped Midoriya's attention to a new person walking their way, failing to notice the eyes of Aizawa on him. "There's the flood zone, landslide zone, conflagration zone, and several others. Every disaster you could imagine. I built this facility myself to train aspiring heroes for all of these disasters. I call it… The Unforeseen Simulation Joint."

Midoriya almost cracked a half-smile, knowing exactly what his classmates were thinking, before turning to Uraraka. "Oh my god, It's Thirteen!" She all but squealed out in excitement. "She's a gentle hero who does her best work in Rescue Scenarios!"

"You really like Thirteen, Uraraka," he asked.

"Yeah! I want to be a hero just like her."

Midoirya complimented her while looking sidelong at Thirteen and Aizawa. They're talking about All Might hitting his limit. He'll be on his way here soon since he ran into Ida in the past. We just have to hold out until All Might gets here.

"So be it." He nodded before turning to the students. "Alright Let's get started."

"Before we do, I have one or two points. Or three… Four." Aizawa motioned with his hands for her to go ahead while the class raised their eyebrows. "As I'm sure many of you are aware, my Quirk is called Black Hole. It can suck in and tear apart anything that enters it."

"And You've used it to save people in all sorts of danger," said Midoriya.

"Indeed, However, my power could easily kill. I have no doubt there are some among you with similar abilities. In our super-powered society, the use of Quirks is heavily restricted and monitored. It may seem that the system is a stable one. But we must never forget that it only takes one wrong move or person with an uncontrollable Quirk for people to die."

The heroins' words made Midoriya tense for a moment as he thought back to all the villains he had fought in the past. Not just All for One and Shigaraki, but Chisaki, Stain, and Gentle Criminal.

"During Aizawa's physical test, you came to understand your own hidden potential. Through All Might's battle training, you experienced the danger that your respective Quirks can pose to others. This class will show you a new perspective! You will learn how to utilize your Quirks to save lives. Your powers are not meant to inflict harm. I hope you leave here today with the understanding that you're meant to help people."

With a showman's bow, Thirteen concluded her speech as the class clapped their hands. "That is all! I thank you for listening."

"Bravo! Bravo," said Ida very ethusacticaly.

Aizawa let out a sigh and leaned against the railing. "Great. First off-"

Suddenly a noise of unknown origin caused him to turn to the central plaza at the foot of the stairs. A black dot appeared out of nowhere, growing larger in size with every passing second. At first unsure of what it was, Aizawa's body grew tense as he saw a hand reach out through the portal, followed slowly by a man who dripped with malice. "HUDDLE UP AND DON'T MOVE," he screamed to the students. "THIRTEEN! PROTECT THE STUDENTS!"

Everyone seemed unsure of what was happening. "What the heck is that?" Kirishima looked down to the central plaza. "More battle robots, like during the entrance exam."

Aizawa opened his mouth to say more, but someone beat him to the punch. "No Kirishima. We're under attack… By real Villians." Everyone turned to Midoriya, whose expression had morphed into a serious expression. "Everyone stay together!"

Down in the center plaza, the portal spoke. "Thirteen… and Eraser Head, is it? According to the staff records I received the other day, All Might was supposed to be here."

A gravelly voice came from the man in the center of the Villian formation. Dressed in a black t-shirt and pants with severed hands decorating his body including his face. "Where is he? We've come all this way. And brought so many playmates." The man turned his gaze to where the students and teachers were. "All Might… the Symbol of Peace. Is he here?" The man let out a sigh, "I wonder if some dead kids will bring him here."

Meanwhile, at the top of the stairs, the students were stuttering in fear. Kaminari exclaimed, "Villains!? No way!?"

"What kind of Villian would be dumb enough to sneak into a school for heroes," Mineta questioned hysterically.

"These Villians aren't dumb Mineta. You don't attack a school like U.A. without a plan."

They all looked to Midroiya and he continued. "This place is far from the campus and they picked a time where there would be few pros to take care of." Looking at his phone, Midoriya showed it to his class, "They're blocking all signals, most likely the results of a villain hidden somewhere in the building. Both the intruder sensors and cellphone signals are being jammed, meaning we are on our own. That event at the front gate a few days ago must have been them preparing for this day. This was all coordinated…"

Only for a second, Aizawa gazed at Midoriya. While the rest of his classmates had looks of fear and uncertainty, Izuku Midoriya had a look of focus and resolve. The look of someone who understood the danger at their doorstep. The teacher shook those thoughts away while pulling down his goggles. "Midoriya's right. Thirteen, Begin evacuating the students. If they're blocking the signals from the sensors and phones, then there is a good chance they're an electric type causing interference." The teacher looked back, "Kaminari. Try using your Quirk to signal for help."

"Got it," Replied the electric Quirk user.

Loosening the scarf around his neck, Aizawa was ready to jump down and face the villains but Midoriya said, " Aizawa-senesi. You can't." The teacher looked over his shoulder, "This attack was coordinated. They attacked us at this time specifically, which leads me to believe that they knew which teachers would be there. You, Thirteen, and All Might."

The greenette's words made Sero throw up an eyebrow, "Wait, why would they attack if they knew All Might would be here."

"Because he's what the villains are after," Todoroki said, speaking for the first time. "Is that what you're implying Midoriya."

He nodded, "Yeah… The villains are most likely here… to kill All Might."

The eyes of the whole class, including Aizawa and Thirteen, went wide. "But that's crazy Midoriya," Sato exclaimed. "All Might's the number one hero."

"You dumbass," spat Bakugo. "The fact that they're attacking in the first place should be proof enough that they think they can."

Midoriya nodded and turned back to Aizawa, "If they have a way to kill All Might, jumping down there to fight alone is suicide. Let me help-."

"NO."

His teacher's words were instantaneous and laced with the sternness he had shown in class before. "Even if your assumption about the objective is correct, I can't let you students fight." He looked back to his other teacher, "Thirteen. Take care of them."

Without another word. Aizawa jumped to engage the Villian in close-quarters combat. "Aizawa-Sensei!"

"Senpai can take care of himself," Thirteen exclaimed. "All right everyone. Let's go."

Everyone began to run in the direction of the door while Midoriya still looked over the edge. I'm sorry Aizawa-sensei, but you always said that I had a habit of doing the opposite of what you say. Turning to run with his classmates a black mist blocked their path, spoiling out to stop them from getting past. "I will not allow you to pass."

Dammit. In the blink of an eye. That villain may be the most dangerous one here, Thought Aizawa while dodging Another Villains' attack.

"Greetings. We are the League of Villians," said the dark mist in a deep voice. "Forgive our audacity, but... Today we've come to-"

"SMASH!"

Everyone's eyes turned around to see Midoriya had lept into the air. The mechanical glove clicked its parts into place as he charged his Quirk. I have to stop Kurogiri from separating us. I know his weak spot… So I'll hit it with everything I have. Finally, Midoriya let loose his finger, creating a powerful air bullet.

Before the Mist Villain could react, the air bullet smashed into him with incredible force and sent him backward. The black mist which had been growing around him disappeared and consolidated against his form. That student… He managed to land a blow on me. How? How did he know where to attack me? Was it a lucky-

"Kaccahn. The metal part of his body! Aim for that!"

"Don't tell me what to do! You damn nerd!"

Kurogiri didn't get to finish his thought as two other students came toward him. Clearly, eager to attack. Now injured and unable to carry out his assigned task, he had no other choice to retreat. Disappearing into his own body as an explosion smoldered the ground he once stood.

"Kurogiri," said the man with the severed hands decorating his body. Did you manage to separate the students like we planned?"

Covered in the mist that makes up his body, Kurogiri held his side. "No Tomura Shigaraki. Unfortunately, there was a small roadblock in our plan."

"What…"

"One of the students landed a blow on me. He managed to hit my weak spot, breaking a few of my ribs in the process. Some of the other students began to follow up on his attack and I was forced to retreat."

The Villan, identified as Tomura Shigaraki, began to scratch his neck in irritation. "Damn. I guess U.A. really is the best." His scratching grew more aggressive as he saw Aizawa take down a few more villains. "Are you still able to teleport people?"

"Yes," replied the mist villain.

…

"Damn it. He ran away." Kirishima, along with Bakugo stood where the mist villain was. "Anyway forget that, Are you ok Midoriya?"

The class looked to the greenette and he held his finger in pain. "I'm fine," Midoriya said with a wince. Pulling off revealed his broken finger to the class, causing some of them to wince. Yaoyorozu, Can I have some bandages?"

"Of course," using her Quirk, she quickly made a roll of bandages and handed them to Midoriya.

"Thank you," he said while wrapping his now broken finger.

"Midoriya," Thirteen asked. "What was that attack? What happened to your finger?"

"K- The Mist villain clearly has some sort of warping ability. He was the one who got all those villains into here. My best guess was that he was trying to prevent us from escaping and calling the rest of the teachers from the main building. He probably wanted to teleport us around the USJ to separate us… to pick us off one at a time. I'm sorry for acting without your permission sensei, but if my theory was correct," and it is, "then everyone's lives would have been in danger."

Thirteen thought for a second about Midoriya's train of thought. It makes sense. If the main campus gets alerted that they're here, then they will be forced to retreat. The spacesuit-wearing hero could only gaze in curiosity and wonder at the teen. His deductions of the Villians' plans are sound. Not only that, but he was quick to react when that warp villain appeared. Thinking of the potential danger his classmates could be in if they succeeded. So young yet so much talent.

"It's fine Midoriya," she complimented. "But we must hurry and continue to evacuate."

Before he could open his mouth, the trees at the sides of the entrance walkway began to russle. The rest of the class thought nothing of it until Midoriya assumed a fighting stance. "I don't think they're going to let us go that easily Sensei."

"What do you mean Midoriya," Tsu questioned.

"Their original goal was probly to separate us throughout the building, but that's changed," Midoriya said while cautiously looking around. "Since I hurt him pretty badly with my Smash, they won't risk putting their means of escape in harm's way."

"So, What does that have to do with us getting the hell out of here," Mineta shrieked frantically, the allure of running to the exit growing greater by the second.

"Since they couldn't bring us to the villains… They're going to bring the villains to us."

As if his words had summoned them, a group of villains emerged from both sides of the entranceway. "Let's get these brats," Screamed one group as they leaped over the railing.

On the opposite side, a group of three villains leaped from the trees towards them. "Let's kill'em dead."

Several of them want-to-be heroes anticipating Midoriya would jump in and stop the advancing Villians, but two others stepped up to the plate.

The group of villains who had leaped over the railing fell flat on their faces as their limbs were frozen to either the ground or the railing. "I won't let some lowly villains like you get the best of me," said a heterochromatic teen taking a few steps forward.

Simoltaionusly, there was a loud explosion next to them as they saw the spiky-haired explosion user of their class launch himself towards the Villians. "DIE!" A single loud bang from his palms sent all three airborne villains flying away. Unconscious before they even hit the ground.

Using a smaller explosion, the teen landed on the ground while his palms smoked.

The rest of Class 1-A gazed in awe at three classmates who stood triumphantly against some of the villains. Some gapped at their figures, others bearly held back in voicing their surprise, and some clenched their fist to meet the three's determination with their own.

"Everyone," Midoriya cried out to them, snapping a few out of the trace the three had put them into. "Get ready. More villains are coming!"

They all tensed at that. "Midoriya, you can't be serious!" Sato questioned, "We can't fight these villains!"

"You want to die dumbass," spat Bakugo. "These assholes are going for the kill. It's either them or us."

Todoroki looked over his shoulder, "we'll have to fight villains at some point anyway."

"I know you guys are scared, but Kacchan and Todoroki are right. We don't have a choice. We're students of U.A. A Hero school that trains the best of the best. We all have what it takes to be heroes… And this is our first step." Midoriya turned to look at them and their eyes met his.

There was an unmistakable fierceness in them. No… fierceness was the wrong word. Determination? Resolve? Readiness? Perhaps what they all saw had no word to describe it. But many of Class 1-A, Thirteen included, swore they saw the spitting image of All Might standing before them.

Palatable silence hung in the air for several seconds until Ida said, "You are right Midoriya. If there was ever a moment where must prove ourselves worthy of walking down the richoues path of hero… What better time to do so than at this very moment." The speedster got down into a sprinting pose as he entwines the road quietly, waiting for their moment.

Light beamed from her chest as she pulled out a spear from the gap in her hero costume. "They are right. Everyone! We must succeed here today."

Some of the others nodded their heads while turning to Thirteen, who still held authority over them. Although silent for several seconds as noise signaled the approach of more villains, Thirteen nodded, "Students! Midoriya is correct. So, with the power granted to me as a hero. Prepare for Combat!"

That was the final command they all needed as several more villains came out of the woodwork, the intent to kill radiating from them like the smell of raw sewage. Kirishima ran forward at a villain who wielded a knife. Unaware of the teen's Quirk, he tried to stab him, only for the blade to shatter upon hitting Kirishima's hardened skin. "You'll have to do better then that," he screamed as he landed a clean uppercut.

"Everyone, try to stay together, they may have the numbers advantage , but they dont know our Quirks." Midoriya ordered his class. "Jiro. Shoji, tell us where the villains are coming from."

The two gave a nod after a split second of hesitation. "Understood," sad Shoji as he transformed some of his tentacles into ears.

Now Midoriya turned to Yaoyorozu, "Make weapons for everyone and focus on support. Give Kaminari a long pole so he can fight with his quirk."

A wordless nod came from the girl as she tossed a staff to Kaminari, who barely managed to catch it in his hands. She then produced weapons for her classmates whose spcailties were outside CQC.

Dodging a kick, Midoriya swept his attacker's feet and landed a blow directly into his chest. The force sent the villain backward with a grunt.

"Got you now you stupid brat!"

A villain lept from Midoriya's blind spot but didn't get to land his attack as Dark Shadow came from the left.

"I've got you Midoriya," said Tokoyami.

Tsuyu let out an affirmative ribbit as she slammed another villain on the ground with her tongue.

"Thank you, Tsu, Tokoyami. Do your best to support everyone." He turned to his group of classmates. "Sero. Mineta Captures the villains. All this fighting will be pointless if they get back up."

"Way ahead of you," Sero said while taping up some villains Sato and Ojiro had knocked out.

Mineta let loose a barrage of sticky balls at several downed villains, "Why do bad things always happen to me!"

"Damn. These brats are stubborn," said one villain.

"There still just kids," said a female villain while cocking her wrist-mounted blasters. "Kill them already."

"Kill that green-haired one," another commented. "He's giving them orders, so he must be the leader."

Several other villains nodded and launched ranged attacks at Midoriya, who was taking down a group of three villains. "Don't underestimate these kids," said a new voice. The projectiles from the villain's attack with were suddenly pulled in by thirteen's Black Hole. "They're students of U.A."

Before the villains could retaliate, A explosion sent the three villains to dreamland before they even hit the ground. Bakugo launched forward as more villains lept over the railing to attack. Honestly, he was grateful that the villains had attacked… all his anger and rage over the past few days needed an outlet. The leader… he growled inwardly.

Down in the plaza, Aizawa heard another loud explosion come from the top of the stairway. The villains must be attacking the students, he thought while wrapping his scarf around a villain's neck. With as much force as he could muster, he slammed the villain's head on the ground and rolled left to dodge another surprise attack.

Aizawa fought desperately to fight back the need to rub his eyes. My limit keeps getting smaller and smaller… it's only a matter of time…

Watching casually as his lackeys tried, and failed, to kill the pro hero, Shigaraki looked over to Kurogiri. "It seems Eraser Head is Running out of steam. He's managed to fight almost everyone who was down here." Brittle flacks of skin fell to the ground as the villain scratched his neck aggressively. "You're pretty cool… Eraser Head. But how much longer can you last… bring some more here. Seeing their teacher die should do some damage to those kids. Let's end this… Hero."

Looking around, Midoriya took momentarily stock while knocking out another villain. Everyone's doing ok… but the villains aren't giving us an opportunity to leave. He looked at the group of villains that lept over the railing near the exit. Kurogiri is wrapping them near the exit to make it hard for us to leave. He's essentially trapping us. Rolling to the left allowed him to dodge the kick of a female villain who he kicked towards Sero. "I got her," Replied the tape user.

Meanwhile, Kamianri panicked as he dodged a large villain's punch. "Stay away!" The electric user swung his metal pole at the villain and charged it full of electricity. Upon contact with the villain's body, every muscle seized up and the body went limp after a moment. "Wow, I'm awesome. I should get one of these for my costume," he said looking at the metal pole.

"Die brat!"

Suddenly another villain came out of nowhere and attacked Kaminari from behind. Before the teen could react, an explosion knocked the villain away into a small pile of Mineta's balls. "STAY FOCUSED OR GET THE HELL OUT OF MY WAY!"

"R-right."

"Hey Midoriya," Shoji called out to their class president. "The number of people coming through seems to have slowed down."

"Yeah," Jiro announced. "I'm hearing it too."

Midoriya looked over to the sensory experts of their class. "Does that mean their running out of guys," asked Kirishima.

No, that can't be, Thought the teen. There were over 200 villains who attacked us in the past. He looked at the several piles of villains across the entranceway. About less than half of that is here. If the number of people coming through has decreased, then the remaining have to be going somewhere. Midoirya eye's widened and he rolled over to the railing, using his peripheral vision to confirm his theory. "Thirteen, more villains are coming to the plaza to fight Aizawa-sensei. He needs support!"

"No," commanded the teacher. "Senpai-"

"As I said, Aizawa-sensei isn't suited for drawn-out fights like this," Midoriya interrupted while still fighting villains. "Eventually he'll get overwhelmed by their numbers. Then that leaves the remaining villains to come at us from all sides. Then Aizawa-sensei would have fought for nothing. We have to help him."

For a second or two, Thirteen was silent, weighing the words of the aspiring hero. After subduing another villain she looked toward Midoriya, "I don't like it, but your right. Go support him as best you can. Take some of the other with you but keep it small."

Midoriya nodded, pleased that things are working out as he hoped. "Everyone, listen to Thirteen, Yaoyorozu, and Ida. follow their lead. Bakugo and Todoroki we're going to help Aizawa-sensei." Before the other two could respond Midoirya jumped down the stairs.

…

Aizawa did his best to try and hid it, but he was exhausted. All the villains lying on the ground were proof of his effort, but more villains flooded in from the wrap villain's portals. He backed away toward the stairs, scarf at the ready.

"Looking a little tired there hero," laughed a villain with spikes for hair. "There's a whole lot more of us coming, so why don't you just sit still and die!" The villain pulled two spikes from his hair and wielded them like swords.

As the villain got closer, mere feet from the scruffy teacher. The sound of metal grinding against metal drew the attention of the villain.

"SMASH!"

Like a green blur, Midoriya lept from the railing and delivered a kick to the villain's head. Sending him flying several meters away where he came to rest unconscious. "Midoriya! I thought I told you to say with Thirteen!"

As more villains came at the pair Midoriya assumed his fighting stance, "Thirteen sent us to assist you."

Us, thought the teacher.

A sheet of ice crawled across the ground and completely stopped the villains who advance towards the stairs, "he means us as well," said Todoroki.

"You extras better shut up the hell up." With those vulgar words came too an explosion that hit the group of villains and sent their unconscious bodies flying. Bakugo landed next to his teacher as his palms smoked.

"Bakugo, Todoroki. I ordered you to-."

"If you go down then the villains can come at everyone at the top of the stairs from all sides," Midoriya repeated. "Supporting you down here with a small group… It was the most rational thing to do."

Aizawa paused for a second and looked at Midoriya, who had just thrown the word he so often used right back to his face. "We'll discuss it later," he said looking back to the approaching villains. "And you three better be ready to explain yours left later."

Midoriya did the same, " Yes sir!"