Heroes Never Die It's Hero Time

by Guardian-Sigil

One would think that in a world where everyday people possess impossible abilities nothing would really be a surprise. Izuku Midoriya, who upon the age of four was diagnosed as quirkless, was denied of his dream of become a hero that can save everyone with a smile. But fate gives him a chance; allowing him access not to one but a universe of powers and abilities.

17. Ch:17 It's Hero Time Part III

Here it is the final part of the U.S.J. Arc! I thank each and every one of you for your patience, and to show my thanks you are all in for a long chapter so get comfortable. I also hope this chapter helps to pay off a lot that's been set up to this point. Anyway enjoy.

Also please be sure to stay safe out there.

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Ch.17 It's Hero Time Part III

Several explosions ring out from within one of the destroyed office buildings within the Collapsed Zone of the U.S.J.

"Say goodbye!" Katsuki Bakugou jumps forward thrusting his hand forward blasting away a mutant monster rat right out of the building through the fifth story wall.

Meanwhile, Eijirou Kirishima is facing off against his own foe, using his hardened arms to slice through the villain's blade before delivering a swift chop into the criminal's side.

That appears to be the last of their attackers as the two boys take a moment to catch their breaths. Kirishima appears to be fine, as does Bakugou but it looks like that at some point he lost one of his grenade gauntlets possibly to one of the monster rats.

Bakugou gazes over the fallen villains and mutant rats, none of them appear to be getting up any time soon. "Think that's the last of these guys. Buncha weaklings."

Kirishima releases his Quirk so he can wipe away the sweat on his face without injuring himself. "All right, let's hurry and find the rest of our class. If we're both still in the U.S.J. then everyone else probably is, too. And not all of them have the offensive skills we do."

He thinks back to how both of them tried and failed to take out the warping villain before they and their classmates were scattered across the U.S.J. "We gotta make sure they're safe. Especially since we screwed things up when we got in the way earlier."

He can't help but feel somewhat at fault for getting their classmates warped away into unknown danger. "If Thirteen had been able to suck up that villain then we never would've been separated like that." Kirishima looks at Bakugou hoping he feels the same way. "We have to make it up to the others!"

Bakugou brushes him off with a frown. "You wanna track everyone down, have fun, but I'm gonna go destroy that warpy bastard."

"Huh?!" Kirishima can't believe it! Is this guy so apathetic that he doesn't care what happened to the others?! "Our physical attacks didn't hurt that guy. C'mon. Don't be an idiot, man."

The ash-blonde snaps at the red-head. "Shut up! I'm gonna take him down because he's their way in and out. If I cut off their escape route, they'll be stuck here and have to pay for what they've done. We'll just have to figure it out."

While Bakugou explains his own plan a camouflaged villain that resembles a humanoid chameleon crawls along the floor, stalking towards the oblivious students with a dagger at hand. Once in the best position the camouflaged villain attacks aiming to stab Bakugou in the back. "You let your guard dow-Oof!"

With masterful reflexes, Bakugou side steps and grabs the villain by the back of the head before releasing a fiery explosion into his wannabe killer.

"Anyway." Bakugou holds up the head of the stunned and charred lizard man. "If all these villains are small fries like these guys were then our classmates can handle 'em."

The villain groans in pain, his tongue hanging out to the side.

Kirishima is understandably impressed by what he just witnessed. "That reaction time was insane. Also… Since when do you act so calm and rational? Usually you're all like…" He thinks about Bakugou's usually furious demeanor like how he was relentless against Midoriya, how he snaps at everyone, and that he loves to tell everyone that he'll kill them with a maniacal grin.

The teen in question must have a mind reading Quirk because he snaps in anger at the red-head. "I'm always calm and rational red-haired loser!"

Kirishima smirks, glad to see the old Bakugou. "Yeah! There you are."

Bakugou huffs as he tosses the charred villain aside like a piece of trash. "Go find the others if you want to." He begins to step away to the exit.

"Wait, hold up."

Bakugou stops in place, he's willing to hear out what Kirishima has to say.

"I think what you're really saying is that you believe in our classmates." He raises his hardening arms clanging his fists together. "And that's thinkin' like a man, Bakugou." He gives his teammate a sharp-toothed grin.

Looks like these two are teaming up again, but this time they're the heroes.

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'This is bad. Really really bad.' Thirteen jumps away avoiding a bite from one of the monster serpents before ducking down as a second monster snake lunges at their head.

Thirteen then dives out of the way of an incoming warp gate that the purple-mist villain propelled towards them.

Thirteen needs to get to the kids! Before it's too late, but these monsters are not making it easy for them.

Currently the students that didn't get warped away are trying to fend off their own pair of monster serpents who are too fast for any of them to really counter their movement.

Some however are doing better than others.

"Ahhhh!" A tear gushing Mineta frantically throws his Sticky Balls in a frenzy at one of the upcoming snakes as it slides over the ground.

The purple Sticky Balls scatter across the ground and the serpent, clueless to what they are, slides over them before coming to a sudden halt, the serpent thrashes about trying to escape the sticky trap but it's of no use.

Rikido Sato smiles at the sight as the whining Mineta scrambles behind him. "Hey, it's working!"

The monster serpent finally stops flailing about to take in its surrounding, noticing the Sticky Balls holding it in place. The serpent becomes still, laying its head down low before its entire body begins to shake and shift as its own skin begins to pull and tear away from its body.

Sato and Mineta turn pale and stock still as they watch with their jaws dropped as the serpent tears out of its skin, its feathers peeling away as well as the serpent frees itself from Mineta's snare. The serpent's entire scaly body is clean but completely white in color, probably a result of the fresh layer of skin it just exposed.

The newly freed serpent lunges forward away from the Sticky Balls, opening its maw wide, and spitting out a spray of acid at the boys who clamber backward.

Mina Ashido takes note of the acid spitting. "Hey that's my thing!" She runs ahead of the boys, swinging her arm and thus throwing a splash of her own acid at the mutant snake.

The acid makes contact coating the serpent's scales, but it hardly reacts to the acid only finding it mildly annoying.

"Oh, come on! That's so not fair! Ahhh!"

The serpent lunges at her, it's mouth open ready to bite off her head.

A flying strand of white tape wraps around the serpent's mouth before being pulled away and missing Mina entirely.

Hanta Sero grins proud that he could help. "How do you like that?!"

The muzzled monster snake shakes its head violently desperately trying to remove the annoying hindrance while also wishing it had hands to do it.

One of its companions slithers up and uses its own fangs to tear away the tape.

Sero sweats nervously as the serpents look his way. "I spoke too soon…"

Sero backs away and joins the others as they prepare themselves to fend off these abominations. Mezo Shoji takes the front with his arms outstretched to his sides to defend his classmates while also intimidating the monster snakes.

Thirteen notice their struggle even while dealing with their own attacking serpents. 'I have to help them!' Thirteen jumps up as a serpent snaps at their feet, Thirteen uses the serpent's head as a jumping board and takes off towards the students.

But the warping villain is not going to allow that. "Where do you think you're going Thirteen?" The villain intercepts Thirteen's path, his misty exterior fanning out making him even bigger than before. "Things are just getting interesting…let's not end it here."

The pro hero glares up at the villain. "Trust me, I'd love nothing more for this to be over. But I'd prefer to end it with your defeat!"

"That's some big talk for someone of your stature."

While the two argue, one of the serpents decides to take the opportunity to set up a sneak attack, slithering as low as it can across the ground aiming to attack the pro hero from the side.

Unlike the villain, Thirteen does notice the stalking monster as it inches its way closer, and an idea pops into their mind. "Blackhole!" With no hesitation Thirteen activates their Quirk.

"That again?" The villain quickly generates a warp gate to intercept the pull of Blackhole and at the same moment the serpent lunges at the hero just as a second warp gate begins to form behind them.

But this is exactly what Thirteen was planning. With masterful skills, Thirteen ducks their head forward allowing the serpent to fly over their head before Thirteen swings their head back knocking the snake towards the second warp gate.

Blackhole's pull immedialty begins tearing away at the serpent, it screeches in agony as it disintegrates and pieces of itself are pulled through the warp gates and into Thirteen's Blackhole.

The warp villain realizes his blunder far too late. "Damn serpent!" He closes the warp gates in an attempt to salvage the situation, but that's just another mistake on his part.

'Now's my chance!' Thirteen deactivates the Blackhole and sprints past the warp villain as the serpent lays silent on the ground with its back completely ripped away.

Thirteen passes over a fourth monster snake as they take off to the students.

It appears that Yuga Aoyama is having some trouble, the trembling teen is firing away at one of the serpents but it's far too quick for him to get a clean shot. Thirteen comes in and kicks the serpent right in the head knocking it away.

Aoyama looks visibly relieved and grateful.

Thirteen eyes each of them, making sure that none of them have been hurt. "Is everyone alright?"

The other students finally take notice that their teacher had rejoined their group. "Thirteen!"

"Everyone stay close together. Defend each other's backs." Thirteen steps forward as the students huddle up behind them.

Tooru Hagakure nervously backs into the group. "Thirteen…"

She's understandably nervous because the remaining three monster snakes have begun to circle around their little group.

Sato is just as freaked out as his classmate. "This looks bad."

Mineta cries out from below. "You think?!"

Mina looks to Thirteen for a solution. "Wh-what do we do now?"

Thirteen…doesn't know. 'What do we do…? I don't know…' They can't hope to outright defeat the villain and his pets in time they need someone to get back to the school and get help. They need at least one of them to make it out! "Everyone we need to get to the exit."

Sero brings up a good point. "But the others!"

"We can't help them. I know it sounds harsh but if we want to save everyone one of use needs to escape and get help. And if we all work together then hopefully at least one of us can escape."

The warp villain approaches as the snakes continue to circle around them like a pack of sharks. "Not a very well thought out plan. It's essentially the same as before. But then again, there's nothing else you can do, is there?"

Thirteen takes in the situation, and nothing is in their favor: surrounded by monsters, students that never faced real villains, and a villain with a powerful Quirk. Not exactly the best conditions to stage a plan of action, but sometimes you gotta work with what you have.

For one thing, Thirteen has knowledge. For starters while fighting the villain they noticed an odd metal brace within the misty exterior, why else would a villain have that other than to protect something. Not only that but Thirteen made sure to pay attention during Aizawa's Quirk Apprehension Tests; they understand the students' Quirks, too. And with this knowledge, perhaps they can pull something off.

Thirteen whispers their next lines extremely softly. "Shoji…" Their dark helmet prevents anyone from seeing their mouth move as they speak. "Shoji."

One of Shoji's hands is currently an ear and it picks up on the whispering. Shoji eyes Thirteen letting the hero know that he's listening.

Thirteen continues to speak in the quietest tone possible. "I apologize but in order for this to work, I need your cooperation. Be warned…you may get…hurt."

There's an underlying tone of dread in Thirteen's voice that makes Shoji hesitate, but he ever so slightly nods his head.

Although Shoji is willing to cooperate, Thirteen in fact becomes even more tense with anticipation. "Thank you. Okay here's what we're going to do…"

The villain is getting impatient, looming over the group of fighters. "This is the end! Your journeys will end here before they even begin!"

A large warp gate hovers over the group casting a looming shadow over them, however, the large portal blocks the view the villain has over them, but with them surrounded at all sides they should not be going anywhere but where he wants to send them.

Looks like there isn't going to be another time to make their move. "Now!" That's the only warning as Thirteen rushes forward towards the obscured villain.

The students gap in shock as their teacher charges head first towards the circling serpents.

The monster snakes immediately set themselves on the pro hero lunging at them while spraying them with acid that eats away at the pro hero's space suit.

Shoji, the only one expecting such a brazen move, jumps forward and with his multiple-limbs he grows out chains of arms that latch onto the serpents before pulling them inward. The snake flails around to strike but Shoji grapples them to the ground making sure to keep their mouths shut.

Even while wrestling with these monsters Shoji is able to call out to his classmates. "Go to the exit!"

It takes his classmates a moment to fully process what has happened and follow his order, sprinting as fast as they can for the exit.

Meanwhile, Thirteen gets up close to the surprised villain. Thirteen aims just below the metal brace and with a swift chop they strike what may be the villain's main body.

The villain groans as the wind is knocked out of them and as a result the warp gate dissipates to nothing.

The villain falls to the ground reeling in pain, he truly isn't suited to close quarters combat. "Impertinent Hero!" The villain propels a warp gate at the hero who easily spins out of the way before turning around and taking off to help the students escape while the villain is down.

Shoji continues to wrestle with the thrashing serpents. "Quickly! I can't hold them!"

The snakes pull off a lucky hit with their tails, breaking loose of Shoji's grip, but rather than strike him down they immediately begin to chase after the other students. After all their orders are to prevent any of them from escaping.

"Look out!"

Shoji's shout is the only warning they get.

Sato, spins around, as the rest keep moving forward. "Keep going!"

He throws his fist forward, smashing into one of the serpent's heads before he uses his other hand to essentially slap its head away from his body. Acting quickly he grabs the serpent's tail and begins to swing it around and around before letting it go, letting it fly through the air and over the edge of the platform letting gravity take it from there.

Unfortunately, while he was taking care of one of them, the other two monster snakes slithered on by racing towards his classmates.

Hagakure sees the reptiles chasing after them. "They're coming!"

Aoyama, after seeing his allies throw themselves into danger, decides to follow their sparkling examples. He skids to a halt throwing his hands behind his head before firing off his Naval Laser. The sparkling laser travels onto the ground until trailing right into both of the oncoming beasts.

Aoyama's signature smile widens, feeling somewhat proud for getting both of them and buying some time for the others. "You can't handle my sparkle, can you?"

The serpents shake their heads before they race forward once again,

Aoyama fires out a barrage of lasers, but the monsters have wisened up, weaving through the shower of laser beams before they zip right past the flashy teenager.

"Oh, no!"

The serpents are quickly gaining on the remaining four students.

Mineta, with tears in his eyes, turns around to see if his classmates managed to save their asses, but instead he sees his inevitable demise as one of the serpents pounces upon him, its large jaws opened so wide that it could probably swallow him whole.

"AHHHH!" Without thought, Mineta panicly begins rapidly ripping off his Sticky Balls and throwing them as quickly as he can at the serpent. "Get away from me! Don't kill me! I have so much to live for!"

The others stop to help him, there's no way he can defend himself, he'll be killed! But…what they find instead is actually a pleasant surprise.

Unintentionally, Mineta threw his Sticky Balls right into the creature's mouth. The purple spheres are jammed into the teary-eyed monster's mouth as if it tried to swallow a whole vineyard of grapes in one gulp. The serpent desperately tries to regain its breath, the Sticky Balls blocking its windpipe and after a few short seconds it falls unconscious from the lack of oxygen.

Mina grins juvenilely. "Way to go!"

As does Hagakure. "Yay!"

Normally, Mineta would probably bask in the fact that he's being praised by a couple of girls but right now, he's just so happy that he isn't dead. For a while there he was pissing himself scared…

In their moment of relief they'd forgotten the last of the mutant snakes, and it makes its presences well known.

The pale-scaled serpent wraps itself around Mina, its long slithery body coiling around her waist and legs before hoisting her up as she screams in terror.

Her classmate cries out for her. "Ashido!"

The serpent tightens its grip around her, making the girl wheeze in pain. Tears begin to prick into her eyes under the pressure as she gazes up at the serpent as it hisses down at her. Knowing that it now has its prey well in hand, the serpent bears its fangs ready to finish her off once and for all.

Tears begin to flow from Mina's eyes as she can do nothing but watch her death fall upon her.

Thirteen, however, will not allow that to happen. All this time the hero's been racing across the platform like a wild stallion when they noticed Mina's predicament.

In a hasty sprint, Thirteen rushes forward lunging themselves right towards Mina's trapped form. They can't use Blackhole otherwise they could kill Mina so there's only one thing they can do to ensure her life. Just as the serpent's fangs are upon the poor girl, Thirteen throws their arm right into the monster's jaws. Blood and acid sprays out as the fangs pierce right through the tattered spacesuit and into Thirteen's flesh.

Mina cries out in sheer terror. "Thirteen!"

The hero can't respond, they still have a job to do. "Raaaaahh! Leave my students alone!"

With the snake's fangs still lodged inside their arm, Thirteen pulls their arm back taking the snake along with it.

The abomination is not expecting the sudden change in direction and it dislodges from the hero's arm as it is slammed onto the ground.

With adrenaline still pumping through their veins, Thirteen quickly activates their Quirk. The serpent screeches and flails about as it completely begins to disintegrate and get pulled into the never-ending void.

While the snake withers in pain Thirteen cries out to the students. "What are you waiting for! GET MOVING!"

The students especially Mina are far too stunned to even move.

"Be heroes! And escape as fast as you can! GET HELP!" The serpent is completely gone by this point, as Thirteen collapses from exhaustion.

The remaining three students take off without another thought. "You can count on us!"

The villain, who recovered from the blow not too long ago is catching up to them.

"I won't let you!" He's nearly upon them, his misty form stretching upward in order to warp them away. "Be gone!"

"No!" Hagakure throws herself at the villain, grabbing him by the metal brace and thus slowing him down.

"Stupid child!" Kurogiri throws her off but Hagakure's interference was just enough.

Mina, with blinding tears in her eyes, throws her hands forward and a wave of acid is propelled out and onto the door, melting a hole right through the metal frame. "Go! Sero!"

With no time to waste, Sero launches two strands of tape at the ends of the door before slingshotting himself forward and right through the hole with pin point accuracy.

The villain bursts out in anger. "No! Ahh!" He winces in pain as acid eats away at his brace and body.

Mina swings her hand again, sending another splash at the villain that makes him jump back in fear. "That's for Thirteen!" She cries out, in rage and sorrow.

The villain eyes the now melted exit as Sero uses his tape to the best of his abilities to swing and pull himself forward.

"If he calls for help…it's game over." The villain considers what to do; he can't stay even with Thirteen out of commission he's now outnumbered by the now congregation students. "I should warn Shigaraki…" And with that the villain warps himself away.

Sato breathes in heavily. "Woah, he just up and left."

Shoji offers up an explanation on why. "He failed his mission, there's no point for him in staying."

Thirteen's weak and soft voice manages to reach their ears. "You…were all…so amazing…"

"Thirteen?!" The students quickly gather around their teacher.

Mina carefully lifts the hero's head, resting them on her lap. "A-are…y-you okay?" Tears are streaming down her face as she takes in the hero's condition.

Thirteen is completely battered; their hero costume has melted away at places, residue acid drips off of the suit, their helmets cracked, and a bit of blood is slowly dripping out of the bite wound on their arm.

Thirteen coughs while replying. "I…could be…better."

Their reply makes Mina choke on her tears.

Hagakure watches on helplessly unsure what to do. "There's got to be something we can do?"

Sato offers up a naive suggestion. "Should we suck the poison out?"

Thirteen manages a soft chuckle in response to the naive suggestion. "No…that only works…in the movies."

Shoji places a hand on Thirteen's chest to ensure that they're not going to try and move around. "Easy now, just rest. Help should be here soon."

"I know it…will."

"Thirteen…" Mina coughs through the tears.

Thirteen turns their attention to her, as a few drops drip onto their helmet.

Mina's a complete mess, her eyes flooded with tears. "I'm…I-I'm sorry." She's in complete disarray, because of her mistake she's caused Thirteen so much pain right now that could possibly end their life. She continues to cry in anguish. "If it wasn't for me…you wouldn't…have gotten…" She can't even articulate what she's feeling, the thought is way too dismal for her to form the proper words.

While Mina's body shakes, Thirteen affectionately places a comforting hand on her head. The gesture is small but it's enough for Mina to start slowly crying. Without any words the hero gently pats her head, careful as to not touch her sensitive horns. As they continue Mina visibly begins to calm down, her tears eventually stopping all together.

"It wasn't…your fault." Thirteen wheezes. "I was just…doing my duty…" Yes, they were doing their duty as a teacher, as a pro hero, and as a Plumber. "All of you." Thirteen peers at each and every one of them, happy that none of them have sustained any injuries. "Hang in there…the heroes…will be here…soon…" And with that Thirteen's eyes close shut ready for a long rest, with the comforting thought that these kids…that these heroes are more than capable of protecting themselves.

Hagakure cries out at the sight, fearing the worst. "No, Thirteen!"

Mina is frozen in place holding the hero's head as Shoji places a few fingers on the hero's wrist.

Shoji sighs in solace. "They're alive, they just need to rest."

Everyone smiles, happy to hear the good news, not only that but they can also enjoy the fact that help will soon be on its way.

Hagakure cheers. "They'll be here before we know it!"

"Really?!" Shouts Mineta.

Shoji's eyes furrow. "Hopefully, but…and I don't mean to get our hopes down, but I doubt they'll make it that quickly."

Now that's a hard pill to swallow; Sero is far from the fastest in their class and they are far from the main campus, so it's still going to take quite a bit of time for the pro heroes to even get the S.O.S.

Sato gulps. "So, what do we do?"

Shoji replies. "We stay and watch over Thirteen." Shoji turns, his multiple grown eyes staring out into the massive interior of the U.S.J. "Some of our classmates have already begun to move. So, they should be making their way over here. We need to keep this spot safe so we can all get out of here."

They all understand, this is no time to relax. If they hope for everyone to escape, then they need to hold this position.

As they each take a position over the platform, ready to defend it from further villains, Mina promotes herself to watch Thirteen silently praying that the pro heroes will get here on time.

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The Frankenstiened Nomu continues to hold Eraserhead down, pushing him further into the hard ground.

The villain boss wobbles on his feet as he gazes down at the pinned pro hero. "Canceling out Quirks. Pretty cool, but nothing special. Up against crazy strength you might as well be a Quirkless child." He chuckles amusedly at the sight of the struggling pro hero.

Eraserhead desperately reaches his hand forward in one last attempt to escape, but Nomu grabs his other arm and snaps it too.

"GWAHH!" Eraserhead screams out in agony. 'He snapped my arm like a twig! Looking at any part of his body should be enough to nullify his Quirk, but his base strength is immense.'

Nomu grabs the pro hero's hand, crushing it within its meaty fingers, and more blood drips down the hero's face.

'I think he's as strong as All Might…'

And with that the Nomu smashes Eraserhead's head into the ground.

From within the shore of the nearby Flood Zone, Izuku and the others gasp at the gruesome sight.

Iida is visibly shaken at the sight; he can't believe what he's seeing. "This is bad…"

Tsuyu fearfully sinks further down into the water until only the upper half of her head is sticking out. "Kero…"

Izuku is completely frozen in place, but not just because of what's occurred to his teacher, but because he's locked eyes with that Nue character.

Nue remains silent and he looks like he's about to move towards them, but a swirling mass of mist appears next to the villain leader.

The leader notices the new arrival. "Kurogiri."

The misty villain, Kurogiri, warps into place. "Shigaraki, I have returned."

Nue scuffs. "Took you long enough."

The leader, now dubbed Shigaraki, is wondering why the mist villain has come here. "Is Thirteen dead?"

"They're incapacitated, but there were some students I couldn't warp away and one of them…made it outside."

Nue bursts into laughter. "Hahaha! Looks like you failed mist man, ha!"

Kurogiri's yellow eyes leer at the shorter villain, but he keeps his composure.

Shigaraki considers the update, and in doing so he becomes outright irritated, scratching at his neck furiously as if that will solve the issue at hand. "Kurogiri, you…" He scratches at his neck even more so much so that he may draw blood. "I'd turn you to dust if you weren't our ticket out of here." He suddenly stops scratching, removing his hands from his neck. "We won't stand a chance against pros. It's game over. We're leaving."

Iida isn't too sure that he heard the villain correctly. "Leaving? Now?"

Tsuyu hopes she heard him correctly too. "I think so…" However, she too noticed how that Nue guy was eyeing them earlier. "I got a bad feeling about this."

Izuku agrees. "Yeah, me too."

But perhaps the villains are going to retreat, there's no way they can take on a hoard of pro heroes. Perhaps they are all going to survive this after all.

Nue enters into another fit of laughter. "Haha, you're funny Handjob!"

Shigaraki doesn't want to deal with this punk's antics. "Little shit! I told you not to call me that."

"Yeah, yeah, but I don't want to leave yet." Nue points towards the Flood Zone. "Because there's still some fun to be had."

Shigaraki and Kurogiri follow Nue's line of sight towards the children who freeze in place like that will somehow make them disappear.

Shigaraki smiles form underneath the disembodied-hand on his face. "You know what, I think you're right Nue. The game isn't quite over yet." He steps forward. "Let's hurt the pride of the Symbol of Peace, shall we?"

"Actually."

"Huh?"

Nue steps ahead of him. "Let me handle this one. Why should I let you have all the fun, right?"

Shigaraki really doesn't like how casual he's treating this. "What are you playing at?"

"Oh, nothing." Nue waves him off as he approaches the water and the three hero course students.

The teens themselves ready themselves taking a few steps back in case they need to make a run for it.

Izuku's hand instinctively begins to reach for the Omnitrix as he considers everything. 'Who is this guy? What's his Quirk? Is he…is he going to attack us? Just what are they planning?!'

The villain continues to approach, strolling forward like he has absolutely nothing to fear nor is there a rush to get things going.

Izuku grips the Omnitrix now, ready for a fight.

Iida too readies himself as does Tsuyu as she begins to crouch ready to jump into action at a moment's notice.

However, before Nue can even get that close he stops leaving a big gap between himself and them. "It's been a while, hasn't it…Deku." The way the name rolls off his tongue, it's clear to everyone that he's using the name as an insult.

A cold feeling of alarm runs down their spines, especially Izuku's. 'How?! How does he know…who I am?!'

Maybe this guy can read minds, but the way he said Deku sounds as if he's familiar with him somehow. Like saying Deku would instantly upset him, much like how Bakugou uses the name.

"This is really great isn't it?!" Nue sounds excited like he's been waiting for this. "I should have known you'd be here! You never shut up about this place! Shit, I wish I had realized it sooner, hahaha!" He takes a breath wiping away a tear from his eye. "Oh, well. Now we can hang out, like old times."

Shigaraki leers at Nue's back. 'So, he knows one of them…'

He's not the only one interested as Eraserhead's prone from twitches slightly as if reacting to the news.

Tsuyu leans in towards Izuku while still keeping an eye on the villain. "Midoriya do you…know this person?" She recognized the name Deku thanks to Bakugou and Ochaco.

Izuku's broken into a bit of sweat, his mind trying to piece together who the hell this person is and how they would know who he is. "I…I don't." But that voice…

Nue fakes hurt while clenching at his heart. "Aw, seriously did you forget about me already? Did our friendship mean nothing to you?" He throws his head to the side. "But then again it wasn't really a friendship now was it?" His smirk widens. "I mean, friendship is just a means to an end. After all…In this world everything is give and take."

Izuku's eyes widen, he only knowns one person whom lives by that motto. It can't be, it just can't be! There's no way! "He-Henzu?"

"Ding ding ding! We have a winner. And now for your prize!" Nue grabs and rips away his bandana revealing his true identity.

"You're…you're…you're-"

"A villain." Henzu Uuichi finishes Izuku's sentence as he grins down at the shorter boy.

Iida grabs Izuku's shoulder. "Midoriya, what is going on?! Who is this?!"

Henzu overhears Iida. "Really, he never mentioned me, his best friend?"

Iida and Tsuyu's eyes widen, not expecting that in the slightest. Just what kind of crowd does Midoriya hang out with? Are these two really friends?! That can't be the case! Midoriya has shown them all throughout their time together that he cares for others and that he wants to be a hero. So, how could he possibly be on friendly terms with a villain?!

Izuku truly cannot believe his eyes, is this really what happened to Henzu after that day… "Henzu…what…what happened to you?" Yeah, they fought, and he left the school, but this cannot be. "After everything you just…disappeared. Is this where you've been all this time?"

Henzu waves it off. "Ha, nah not at first at least but…" Henzu gives Izuku and his teammates a wicked grin. "They're a fun group. But I share some sentiments with them." His grin widens. "Like taking down the so-called heroes!"

Iida is desperate for answers now, just how do these two know each other?! "Midoriya, please…explain."

Izuku…gives in seeing no point in trying to cover this up. "This is…Henzu Uuichi and we…used to be friends."

Tsuyu eyes him oddly. "Used to be?"

"Yeah, we had a…falling out."

Henzu laughs out loud at that. "Ha, falling out?! More like you betrayed my trust!" With his maniacal grin he holds his hands out to the side, gesturing to himself. "And now look at the result of your betrayal, Deku."

Okay, sure Izuku probably could have handled that past situation better, but he is not going to take the blame for Henzu's decisions. It was his own decisions that put him with the villains, and sure Izuku would like to know how that came about, but he will not take this sitting down.

"It…it is your own fault. I never betrayed you, but I couldn't stand by and let you hurt innocent people."

Henzu tsks. "You've always been a stick-in-the-mud." He then smirks. "But since we finally have a reunion, I'd like us to pick up where we left off."

Izuku leers up at him. "What are playing at, Henzu?"

Henzu gives the boy his familiar mischievous grin. "Nothing. I just want a rematch."

'A rematch? Is that seriously all he's after?' Izuku eyes the other villains. 'No way he wants a fair fight. I bet the others will jump in and attack the others when the moment presents itself.'

Henzu can tell exactly what Izuku's thinking, but he really just wants a…fair fight. And he's going to get it. "Here I'll cut you a deal."

Everyone, even the villains, are a bit stunned by this declaration. There's no way that Nue is serious about that, is he?

"During this fight there will be no interference." Henzu peers back at his boss, flashing him a grin. "Is that okay, Shigaraki?"

Shigaraki doesn't initially respond, instead he turns his head away. "Pft, fine do what you want."

Honestly, he couldn't find this more annoying at the time, considering that the heroes may be on their way here soon. But he has to admit that he wants to find out a little bit more about Nue's powers and why he's so determined to fight that green-haired brat.

Henzu smiles, glad that Shigaraki is willing to play by his rules. "Well you heard him." He turns back to Izuku. "And I'll sweeten the deal if you win…you and your two pals can leave."

Okay, if Izuku wasn't trusting him before, which he wasn't, then he definitely knows that something's up. It's one thing for that Shigaraki guy to go ahead and approve their "rematch" but it's another if Henzu actually thinks that they're going to leave Iida and Tsuyu alone. But…what if he is serious? What if…what if they keep to their word. Then he can get himself and the others out or at the very least to safety and then they can make a plan to save Eraserhead and the others…

But he needs to be sure, first. "And if I refuse?"

Henzu's grin widened, he was waiting for that question. "Then…they'll be added to the list of friends that you abandoned!"

That actually hurts Izuku a bit, mainly because he can't really deny it.

He needs to think about this. If they make a run for it, that warping villain, Kurogiri, will catch them easily. If they all try to fight then there's no way they can win, that Nomu guy looks way too powerful, maybe Four Arms could take him, but there's no guarantee. Also, they still have Mr. Aizawa as a captive and they can't just leave him… he could try to stall for time, but they could get impatient and a fight would be inevitable. But if he agrees to fight then…then there's a chance that they can get out of here.

Iida must sense Izuku's inner thoughts and he grabs his arm, snapping him out of his dire thoughts. "Midoriya, you can't trust him."

Izuku's breath hitches.

"I understand that there's some kind of history between the two of you, but he's clearly deceiving you. There's something about this that isn't right."

Tsuyu grabs his arm too, pulling him into the water slightly. "He's right. Whomever this guy is, he really has it out for you. And there's no telling what the other three will do or if they'll agree."

Izuku scowls, they're right. They're both absolutely right, no matter how they look at the situation there's no way things are going to play out in their favor.

But…this may be their only option. "I have to." Izuku meets their wavering gazes, he hopes he can convince them to trust in his decision. "He may have been my friend once, and this could just be a big setup, but…" He turns to meet his exfriend's gleeful gaze. "Right now, he's trying to hurt my friends and I just can't stand for that."

His eyes narrow with determination, he will win, and he will get them all out of here. And he does mean all of them.

Tsuyu and Iida consider his words… Neither of them like this, not one bit, leaving Midoriya to fight on his own just doesn't sit right with them. But…this may be the best bet for them all.

Without any words or rebuttals, they both release his arm.

Izuku smiles at them gratefully. "If this doesn't go right…I'm trusting you two to help us." He approaches the man-made lake's edge.

Tsuyu picked up on his choice of wording. 'Us?'

Izuku pulls himself out of the water.

Iida calls out. "Midoriya…"

Izuku looks back to see what else his Class President has to say. Instead he doesn't say anything instead he offers his own confident look, silently conveying that he's decided to put his faith into the wielder of the Omnitrix.

As does Tsuyu who offers her own words of encouragement. "No matter what…we trust you."

Izuku offers them a small appreciative smile along with a nod. 'I will save you all.'

Henzu is starting to get antsy. "So, do you accept the terms?"

Izuku takes a breath before turning to Henzu, his hardened gaze wordlessly says it all. He will win this fight.

"Hehe, alright then let's get started." Henzu…no Nue gestures for Izuku to step forward. "You can make the first move."

That makes Izuku nervous, Henzu knows how his powers work. So, to let him take a moment to pick out a transformation like this, has to mean he's planning something.

Iida and Tsuyu realize this as well, as they remain in the water, but they don't voice their concerns knowing full well that Izuku must have come to the same conclusion on his own.

This is truly Henzu's game, Izuku grips Omnitrix switching from one option to the other considering all the possible battle strategies. Unfortunately, Henzu knows the basics of all of his transformations: Feedback's electricity, Four Arms' strength, Ditto's cloning, he knows all of them. Well there's Buzzshock, but Izuku hasn't gotten a real handle on that alien yet, mainly because his usual time for practice has been taken up by serving detention. But…there's got to be one alien that's perfect for this job.

At this point Nue is ready to get started. "Hurry up, we don't got all day!"

Well Nue's Quirk is Osmosis and he doesn't appear to have any metal on him, other than his lock necklace, but it's not enough to absorb. So, Lodestar wouldn't be useful. The only solid material around appears to the floor… which as he's seen isn't the most durable substance.

With that in mind Izuku picks the right alien for the job. "Hey…Nue."

"What?"

"I just want to say…that I'm sorry."

"Huh?"

Izuku's gaze casts downward. "I made some mistakes, I see that, but so are you. And I hope it isn't too late… But" He glares back up at his opponent. "I can't afford to hold back."

Nue smiles excitedly. "Good boy."

Izuku raises his hand over the alien device. "It's hero time!" He slams his palm down onto the dial and in a flash of familiar light Izuku disappears from sight.

He can feel his body growing, his muscles expanding, and his bones shifting as he transforms into one of his most reliable forms. "FOUR ARMS!"

With a powerful kick the Tetramand charges straight for Nue ready to end this as quickly as possible.

Shigaraki is blown away by what he's seeing! 'How is this possible?! How could there be two of you with similar Quirks to Master?!'

Four Arms is quickly upon his opponent. "Let's see you stand up to this!" He throws his two right fists forward ready to deliver some swift punches.

Nue, however, couldn't be happier to show his exfriend how well he'll take the attack.

His entire body buffs and expands, his bones shift painfully as a third arm forms from his left side and two muscular red arms grab onto Four Arms' wrists stopping his attack.

Four Arms gasps as his classmates' jaws drop at the sight.

Four Arms is visibly shaken. "H…how?"

Nue's entire body has changed into a somewhat bizzaro form of a Tetramand but with the features of Henzu.

The morphed Nue grins, his four yellow eyes narrowing in glee. "Surprised?"

Four Arms is too stunned to speak his mind racing with all sorts of questions. 'How? How is this possible?! Just what the hell happened to him?! Did he get his own Omnitrix?!'

Nue laughs, finding Four Arms' reaction absolutely priceless. "If you like that, then you'll love this."

His red skin begins to poke out as it becomes scaly, his lower pair of hands turn into sharp claws with fins piercing out from his elbows, and jagged fangs rip out from his mouth as an angler-fish antenna grows out of his head.

Four Arms tries to back away at the hideous sight, but Nue's holding him in place. 'How?! How?!'

Nue's entire body…it's a combination of Four Arms and Ripjaws. Not even he can do that?! So, how can Nue do this?! And without an Omnitrix no less?!

Nue smiles, licking his horribly jagged teeth before he uses his right arms to punch and slash at Four Arms simultaneously.

Iida and Tsuyu gasp in shock as Four Arms winces at the pain, the claws actually pierced through Four Arms' hide most likely because of the boost in strength.

Nue throws him to the side.

Four Arms groans, holding his side as he gets right back up. "How did you…?" He leaves the question hanging in the air.

Nue smiles broadly. "Cool right?" He peers down at his muscular morphed body. "After our…argument I couldn't access my Osmosis Quirk… But then I noticed a change." he smashes his fists together, it's not like he really has to explain any further.

Izuku immediately understood; back then when Henzu tried to pry off the Omnitrix he must have activated his Osmosis Quirk and absorbed the energy of the alien device. And as a result it gave him access to the alien DNA within the Omnitrix.

No wonder he was so eager to let Izuku make the first move and pick his alien, because it didn't matter! No matter who he picked Nue would be able to counter any of them!

There's no way he can win this! But he has no choice but to try.

"I'll stop you!" Four Arms lunges forward ready to deliver a powerful punch.

Nue smiles as Four Arms throws his punches, Nue's body shrinks until it becomes an odd version of a Kineceleran.

Four Arms throws more punches but it's simple child's play for the Kineceleran to zip and zoom around to evade each and every attack, all the while laughing in Four Arms' face making the morphed Izuku even more frustrated.

In a desperate attempt to land a hit, Four Arms throws such a strong punch that his fist embeds itself into the ground. With his defense down Nue speeds in delivering quick running strikes to his head until knocking him onto his back.

Nue smiles down at Four Arms. " I got to say." He flexes his claws admiring their ferocity. "I'm deeply enjoying these powers."

"Rahh!" Four Arms, in a fit of rage, kicks himself off the ground to attack his opponent.

Nue simply smiles as he zips away, as he runs his body shifts as a shell-like armor protrudes out from his body and his arms become larger and red in color.

The combination of XLR8 and Water Hazzard rocket forward until smashing head first into Four Arms' gut.

"Gahh!" The powerful collision knocks Four Arms back but before he can even hit the ground Nue zipped behind him and thanks to his speed he crashes into the Tetramand from behind. "AHHH!"

And the cycle continues with Four Arms unable to get any time to react as Nue relentlessly delivers attack after attack.

Tsuyu and Iida watch on in horror, feeling absolutely useless and helpless as their classmate, teammate, and friend takes one beating after another.

Meanwhile, Shigaraki and Kurogiri watch on in mild interest.

Kurogiri's eyes narrow. "He's really a beast, isn't he? Perhaps he would have been enough to take down All Might on his own, after all."

Shigaraki growls in response. "Maybe…but I think he's getting just a bit too cocky." He begins to scratch at his neck in irritation. 'Honestly, I wouldn't mind if Nue got what's coming to him.'

The hits are so strong that pretty soon Four Arms is just getting thrown around like a lightweight, so much so he begins to tumble here and there.

As he's about to fall, Nue transforms into a Tetramand, grabbing Four Arms by the head before he falls over completely. "Not yet, I'm not done yet." He kicks Four Arms backward.

The dazed Four Arms stumbles back before throwing his leg back in order to stabilize himself. He wheezes in pain, grabbing at his now bleeding side. He's really taking a beating here and he has no plan…no idea on how to win.

Nue's glad to see that Deku isn't giving up yet. If he'll admit one thing is that Deku was always rather resilient and difficult to put down.

Nue's Tetramand form begins to shift and change, this time becoming somewhat smaller in size as fin-like growths form on his head and gem-like orbs pop out from his body.

Nue begins to laugh at Four Arms' confused face which becomes one of surprise as a clone of Nue's current form rips away from the original. Soon there's a whole squad of Tetramand/Splixson Nues and they descend upon the outnumbered Deku like a swarm each one delivering two to four punches each. All Four Arms can do is hold himself in place and endure it as best he can. Thankfully the Splixson DNA seems to have weakened the Tetramand strength but they're still stronger than an average human so they still deliver some strong hits.

Iida's fist clench, he so desperately wants to help, but…he'd be risking not only his life but Tsuyu's and Aizawa's, and he…just can't risk it. "Midoriya…" His voice cracks, and tears begin to prick at his eyes.

Tsuyu is in no better condition, her entire body trembling as she holds her hands over her mouth as hot fresh tears stream down her face. "Oh, God…please no…"

Eventually the Nue clones back away and form into one being. No longer being surrounded, Four Arms' legs give out and he instantly collapses onto the ground.

Nue turns back to human and he actually frowns at the sight, he didn't think their rematch would be so one sided… Okay maybe he did, but he would have liked it if it was somewhat of a challenge. "Are you really part of the hero course, Deku?"

Four Arms remains silent as he desperately tries to regain his strength.

Nue then turns to the two spectators. "I thought you guys were supposed to be the best? I guess I was wrong."

The two students don't reply, not like they could if they wanted, it feels like they're tongues have turned to lead, and their entire bodies are refusing to budge.

Nue throws his head back in a fit of laughter. "Hahahahahaha!"

His laughter rings through the morphed Deku's ears. He struggles to pick himself up, but he's so worn down that Nue, without transforming, is able to push him back down with just his foot.

Nue rubs his foot against the downed Tetramand like a doormat, enjoying the very satisfying view. "It's like I always told you; you can't be a hero."

The transformed Izuku can't help but feel like…he's right. All his life he's been nothing but a Quirkless, useless nobody with only dreams of the impossible to keep him going, And now…now in the face of real villains he can't do anything. There's no way he can save any of them, even if his first plan was a fluke, it could have easily gone array! And now, now he's clearly in over his head against an opponent that's had nothing but time to hone his own powers. While he himself is still the old powerless Deku, and no Omnitrix can change that.

With a maddening grin plastered onto his face Nue roars out for all those to hear. "You're nothing but a useless, powerless Deku! A nobody with no hope for the future!"

Four Arms stops struggling as the harsh truth of the matter really sinks into his heart. 'Perhaps…perhaps he's right…'

"Don't give up!"

Four Arm's eyes jolt open in response, he drags his head across the ground to peer over to the Flood Zone.

Tsuyu, with tears in her eyes, cries out in desperation. "Don't listen to him! He's nothing but a freak that doesn't know what he's talking about!"

Iida is a bit taken back by her outburst as well but he full heartedly agrees. He wipes away his own tears before shouting out to his friend. "She's right, Midoriya! You're by far one of if not the most heroic person in our entire class! You can't give up now!"

The two cry out in unison. "Don't let this villain beat you!"

Four Arms stays quiet allowing their cheers to swirl in his head.

Nue snaps at the two of them, not appreciating how they're interrupting his fun. "Shut up! This backstabber deserves what's coming to him! So, stay out of it!"

Four Arms' body jolts in place drawing Nue's attention. However, before he can act upon it, he gets thrown back as Four Arms leaps back onto his feet.

Nue stumbles and then backs off, putting some distance between the two of them. He grins excitedly as Deku glares back at him, ready to continue with their brawl. "Oh, not done, are we? You always were persistent. But can you really keep going?"

Four Arms replies between deep breaths of air. "I can do this all day."

"Haha! Good one!" Nue's smile widens. "But I had my fun, so I think you deserve a turn."

His body shifts and expands becoming a terrible combination of a Tetramand and a Geochelone Aerio, essentially his main physique is that of Four Arms but with the features, namely the shell, of Terraspin. With this form he can take any hit that Four Arms can dish out.

Four Arms however will not let that stop him as he takes off into a run, charging straight for Nue's larger form.

"Come on, do it!"

Four Arms picks up speed.

"I want you to hit me!"

Four Arms runs even faster.

"Show me what you got!"

He's in a full-on sprint his arms swinging out in rapid succession as he charges.

"Show me how weak you really are!"

However, instead of a punch colliding with his heavily defended body Four Arms instead tackles the larger foe. His muscular arms wrapping around Nue's own, as he grapples him backwards.

"What are you doing?!"

"AHHHHH!" Four Arms roars out in a righteous fury. "STRONG ARM TOSS!" He spins around and with his built-up momentum and throws Nue as hard as he can. Right. At. The. Nomu.

Nue's large form crashes into the unsuspecting Nomu, the other villains flinch in surprise. They too did not expect such a stunt from the kid.

With the Nomu's grip temporarily loosened, Four Arms snags Eraserhead from underneath the monstrosity before taking off for the Flood Zone, when close enough he tosses his teacher at his friends. "Guys!"

The two snap into action, Tsuyu lashes out her tongue catching Aizawa in midair before reeling him into Iida's waiting arms.

Shigaraki hollers out in anger. "That brat, I'll kill you!" He lunges forward but a black tendril wraps around his leg and pulls him down.

"No!" Shouts Nue as he stands back up. "He's mine!"

His form is still using the Tetramand DNA and Ripjaws as a base, but he's also combined with the features of a Conductoid. The long slender tendrils bursting out from behind his head and the tips of his claws have turned gold in color.

Nue charges his claws and tendrils flailing about in a frenzy. He can't stand the thought of Deku pulling off another fast one over his head, not again!

Things aren't looking good; Four Arms stands with his fists up ready to defend his friends and teacher from this stampeding monster. That's not the only issue: Shigaraki and Kurogiri are now on edge after his stunt. Also, the villains that Eraserhead took down earlier are beginning to stir, and finally he's way too exhausted to properly be able to fend them all off let alone Nue, who is clearly out for his blood.

Nue jumps forward roaring at the top of his lungs. "You're No Hero!"

Four Arms readies himself for the inevitable, if he moves then the others behind them will…will be killed. So, he'll be the hero. He'll face this villain head on…even if it kills him.

Nue opens his jaws up wide ready to rip and tear through him. "And You Never Will Be!"

"SMASH!" Something all-powerful smashes right into Nue's charging form, striking him so hard that several teeth break away and his bones crack as he's sent flying away before crashing into the side of the U.S.J. leaving behind a gaping crater in his wake.

A powerful whirlwind kicks up so much rubble and dust that Four Arms has to brace himself as do the villains.

A powerful figure moves within the cloud of dust as they ready themselves for battle.

Shigaraki is visibly shaken by the newcomer, he has his hands out at the ready. "All Might?!" Is it him, has he finally come?!

Kurogiri leers into the shroud of dust trying to see if it's truly the Symbol of Peace himself. "Is it him?"

There's something there, whomever it was that struck down one of their strongest players is a real powerhouse. Everyone can just feel the pure flowing power radiating off, a power that is somehow both terrifying to the villains yet comforting to the young heroes.

Four Arms wheezes. "All Might?" Is it truly him? Did his classmate make it back to campus on time?

"Have no fear!" The dust begins to clear away revealing their savior. "Because I am here!" Ochaco Uraraka proclaims out loud for the world to hear.

Four Arms and the others blink in surprise. "Uraraka?"

Was…was that really her that performed that smash? Wow, she's so much more powerful than they thought.

Ochaco flexes her arm in surprise. 'No way, it didn't break.' It's true her arm's totally fine, did she intensity control the output or something?

Shigaraki glares from behind his mask, taking in this little girl who holds a power similar to All Might's own. "Who hell is this?! And what was with that smash?" He furiously scratches at his neck. "Is she a disciple of All Might?"

Ochaco's head swirls from side to side until she spots Four Arms, her eyes widen in worry at the sight of his injuries. "Deku! Are you okay?"

He yells out in response. "Am I okay?! Are you okay?!" Sure he's just gone through a major beating, but her entire left arm is all swollen. It may have been from an earlier fight, but he can't tell.

Ochaco quickly approaches him. "I'm fine! But you look terrible."

He feels terrible too, now with the adrenaline leaving his system he shakes and stumbles struggling to keep himself up.

As Shigaraki, Kurogiri, and Nomu watch on hesitantly wondering where in the hell this little girl came from and how the hell, she was able to take out Nue.

While the villain leaders compose themselves, their minions are stirring and pick themselves up on their feet. They notice the group of students with their injured pro hero teacher. They can already smell the blood as they are ready to swarm the children. Before they can even move, a sheering cold freezes them in place, cocooning each of them in a sheet of freezing-cold ice.

Shigaraki throws his head to the side to see what could have caused it.

Shoto Todoroki calmly approaches his classmates from within the frozen horde. "You villains don't stand a chance." His gaze falls on Shigaraki. "None of you ever stood a chance."

If he wasn't mad before then he sure as hell is now. Shigaraki is absolutely fuming with rage; how could this have happened?! These brats are way more powerful than he could have imagined! None of his minions have proven at all useful even Kurogiri and Nue! One slipped and let a student escape to get help and the other got smacked away by a little girl of all things! Now they're without one of their tanks. The pro heroes will soon be upon them. Hell they don't even have a hostage to use! Just how in the fucking hell did things go wrong! And to top it all off, All Might never even showed up! Their mission was a failure from the very start!

Kurogiri seems to have analyzed the dire situation as well. "Shigaraki what shall we do?"

Shigaraki cries out in a fury. "Nomu kill these brats!"

The obedient Nomu lets out an inhuman screech as it finally takes action and charges.

Ochaco and Todoroki take the front ready to defend their injured and worn out peers, but it looks like they may not have to interfere quite yet.

Because a new arrival plunges down from above. "You are no warrior." The new arrival tackles the mutated Nomu. "You're nothing but a beast!" He throws his crossed arms forward, knocking Nomu back.

Four Arms, Tsuyu, and Iida have the same exact reaction, "Who's this guy?!"

Ochaco smiles sheepishly. "Don't worry he's a…uh, a friend?"

A sweatdrop forms on Four Arms' head. "Why don't you sound convinced?"

Ochaco ignores him waving a hand towards their newest alley. "Anyway, everybody meet Tetrax."

Tetrax turns to face the others, it's unclear to tell what he's thinking from behind his visor, but none of them recognize him. Is he a hero or something? Maybe a traitor?

"A pleasure, as Uraraka has stated my name is Tetrax. Tetrax Shard."

##########(Flashback)#########

"I'm not here to harm this Deku. No, I'm here to save them from a far greater threat."

Ochaco can't believe what she's just heard: part of the fact that that line was cliché, but also is this guy really here to save Deku? That can't be. "What are you saying?"

The foe holds his hands up trying to be as unthreatening as possible. "I'm saying that we are having a misunderstanding. I am not here to harm anybody, in fact I'm on a retrieval mission."

"Retrieval?"

"Yes, I came to retrieve the Omnitrix."

"And like I said you can't have it!"

Todoroki decides now to get some answers. "What is the Omnitrix?"

Woops, Ochaco forgot that Todoroki doesn't know anything about that stuff. "Oh, um, it's uh Deku's watch-thingy. You know for his…Quirk."

"Hm?"

Their foe decides to clarify further. "The Omnitrix is a pow-"

Ochaco practically throws herself into the sentence frantically throwing together a reasonable explanation. "Hahaha yeah it's a super neat piece of technology that was costumed made for him!" She's totally bullshititng but she can't risk letting even Todoroki to find out the truth.

The intruder silently watches as Ochaco rambles on, but he understands these humans don't know anything about his kind and it should remain that way. "Yes, and my client would like to have it."

Todoroki leers at him. "Your client…you mean that leader with the severed hands?"

"I'm sorry, but I don't follow. I was sent here by someone else to retrieve the device, but I never had any intention to harm any of you."

"Then why did you attack us?"

"Technically, you attacked me first."

Ochaco and Todoroki stiffen in response, they can't really argue with that. They were the ones to attack first so technically he was only defending himself at least at first.

Todoroki still isn't having it. "You still snuck in here, that seems pretty suspicious to me."

"True but I have no real reason to fight you any longer. Also, the harming of innocents doesn't sit right with me. I refuse to cross that line."

Ochaco has one more question for this strange man. "So, what are you going to do now?"

He looks around taking in all the frozen villains. "From what I've gathered this army of degenerates have invaded and intend on bringing harm to this establishment and the inhabitants within it, which I'm assuming are fellow children, correct?"

Neither of them initially replies, but Ochaco gives in. "Yes."

"Well I'll never complete my mission with these…villains, as you called them, are about. And I can't allow harm to come to those that are not deserving of it, especially children." He grabs at his chin, assuming he has one underneath his helmet. "So, I will provide my assistance in their removal."

He doesn't really think that they'll buy that, does he?

Todoroki steps forward ready to deliver another ice-based attack. "What makes you think we can trust you?"

"You can't." He responds rather bluntly. "But let's change that shall we?" He holds his hand out in greeting. "My name is Tetrax Shard."

Ochaco decides to indulge their foe, perhaps if he's willing to cooperate then maybe they should accept his help. He's more than a capable fighter, and not to mention he was able to take a punch of One For All and get right back up. So, she for one would rather have him on their side than on the villains'.

"I'm…Ochaco Uraraka."

Todoroki eyes her, thinking that she's made the wrong decision, but then again, he's proven that he hasn't been making the right calls today so maybe he should just stick to following her lead. "Shoto Todoroki."

Tetrax is grateful for their cooperation. "Uraraka, Todoroki will you allow me to assist you?"

Ochaco gulps, hoping she isn't about to make a huge mistake that she'll end up regretting later. "Answer me this first, alright?"

Tetrax allows it.

"You said that you aren't here to harm Deku, but that you're here to save him. Save him from what exactly?"

Tetrax eyes shift from Ochaco to Todoroki. "All I can say is that this threat is truly…out of this world."

Todoroki is rightfully confused by odd language. 'What kind of answer is that?'

As for Ochaco, she completely gets the message. Tetrax was sent not by a villain but by an alien, so that means that Tetrax must be an alien too! And if that's the case then he can't risk harming any innocent humans otherwise he would have the Plumbers sent upon them.

Of course, there's the concern that another alien knows about the Omnitrix and sent Tetrax to get it, but that's a worry for latter.

Tetrax stretches his hand forward. "I ask again, will you accept my help?"

Ochaco looks the man right in the eye, if he's really here to "save" Deku. Then he can't be all bad, and he sounded genuinely sincere when he said he can't stand the thought of innocent lives being lost.

With all this in mind, she can't pass up the opportunity to gain a new powerful alley, even if it's temporary. "Yes."

Todoroki is completely caught off guard by her answer. "Uraraka?! No!"

"Todoroki."

Like a dog being hushed he quiets down.

"We need all the help we can get right now. He's not here to harm any of us and he can fight, we need someone like him right now. Both Eraserhead and Thirteen are outnumbered and outgunned, and our classmates are all on their own, without All Might to save them."

That sticks a chord with Todoroki, his gaze softens as he begins to understand her reasoning.

"We'd be fools to refuse Tetrax's help." Ochaco then steps forward towards the being in question. "Okay, Tetrax I'm going to put my faith in you." She reaches out shaking the alien's much larger and stronger hand.

Tetrax smiles from underneath his visor, not because she agreed to accept his assistance, but because she's starting to become more decisive. "When this is done, I will be glad to explain myself, but for now."

He pulls out an odd circular device, he tosses it down and the device opens up and becomes a high-teched hoverboard.

Ochaco and Todoroki's eyes popout in surprise at the amazing piece of technology.

Tetrax steps aboard the floating device before gesturing for them to hop on. "Come now, let's go help your companions."

Ochaco offers up an almost excited smile; she may have made the right decision after all.

########(End Flashback)#######

Tetrax scans Four Arms until his eyes fall upon the Omnitrix. "So, you're the one who wields the Omnitrix."

The transformed Izuku internally gasps. 'How does he know about it?!' His eyes drift to Ochaco for answers.

She can only offer a sheepish smile at best. "I'll…tell you later. But he's definitely on our side."

He'll just have to accept that for now, besides turning away a potential alley isn't the best idea right now anyway. But he'll definitely want a full explanation later.

Shigaraki is even more pissed off as Nomu picks itself up. "Now who's this?! He's not one of the heroes that was supposed to be here today?!" He turns to his abomination. "Nomu!"

The monster screeches, its pincer clanking together before stampeding towards them all!

In response, Tetrax fires off a few rounds of laser bolts that burn in the creature's tough hide, but Nomu refuses to stop and in less than a second, it's upon Tetrax. It slashes at him with its claw but Tetrax sidesteps and then delivers a sucker punch to his face making it reel back.

While Tetrax handles Nomu, Ochaco looks to her friend for some information. "Deku, what's the deal with these guys?"

Everyone quiets down as they listen in.

"That guy with the hands on his body is called Shigaraki, and whatever you do don't let him touch you otherwise you'll start to decay."

Ochaco gulps.

"Of course there's the warping villain from before, I think his name is Kurogiri. And there's that Nomu, but…something is off about it."

They all watch as both Tetrax and Nomu trade blows, but Tetrax's superior combat experience seems to be pulling through.

Todoroki begins to approach the fight, as he does so he turns back to his classmates namely the injured Four Arms. "You need to leave." His eyes then drift over to Ochaco. "We'll handle them."

Ochaco gives him a curt nod, agreeing with his plan, before following the dual-haired boy.

Four Arms isn't too sure, he'd rather stay and help them fight off these villains, and he's just about to follow them into battle when Tsuyu grabs onto one of his hands..

Tsuyu gently tugs on his arm, looking up at him with eyes filled with worry. "Midoriya…"

She can't bring herself to say it, but both her and Iida can't just keep watching as he willingly throws himself into another death match. Their hearts, especially hers, can't take it. And with his injuries he's in no condition to continue fighting.

Izuku's mind thinks back to earlier that morning; how he promised his mother that he'd be more careful and stay safe. And now…now someone else is expressing that same concern. "Alright…"

Although he doesn't want to, he will retreat as to not worry his friends anymore. Besides if he were to stay, he'd only be a liability plus the Omnitrix will time out soon anyway.

Ochaco watches on in concern as Tsuyu leads the limping Four Arms away, she'd normally laugh at the comedic sight of Tsuyu's small frame trying to help prop up the much larger begin but now is not the time for that.

Iida, with the injured Eraserhead on his back, leads the way back to the Entrance making sure to keep a fair distance between themselves and the immobilized villains incased by Todoroki's ice.

While they make their retreat Tetrax rejoins the other two hero course students as Nomu backs off awaiting his master's instructions.

Tetrax, without removing his gaze from the monster, gives his orders. "I'll take the beast; you handle the other two."

Ochaco raises her hands ready to utilize Zero-Gravity and Todoroki's whole right side begins to produce a cold mist.

Shigaraki eyes the students with disdain. "Kurogiri."

The mist villain steps forward. "Yes, Shigaraki."

"Don't you dare hold back."

With that all three villains jump into action charging straight for them.

Tetrax intercepts the Nomu bringing the behemoth to a screeching halt as the other two villains pursue the children.

That Shigaraki guy is a lot faster than he seems because before they can even process it, he's in front of them with his hand outstretched and ready to kill them.

Out of reflex if anything else the two jump back with Todoroki generating a small ice wall to separate them from the murderer.

Shigaraki easily breaks through the ice thanks to his Decay Quirk and he lunges after the two of them.

Ochaco doesn't back down this time, instead she allows Shigaraki's hand to brush by and in that moment, she grabs his arm, twists her body, and pulls. Shigaraki's body gets tossed over hers and she slams him into the ground.

Todoroki's eyes widen in pleasant surprise. 'That move…it was the same one Midoriya pulled on Bakugou, during the Battle Training.'

It sure was, after all this time hanging out with Deku she picked up a thing or two and after seeing that move work so well on Bakugou she knew that she had to remember it for later.

Shigaraki growls before leaping up and taking a swipe at her, but Ochaco jumps back in the nick of time as Todoroki freezes Shigaraki's feet in place.

"You damned brat!" Shigaraki howls. "I'll kill you!"

Kurogiri comes swooping in. "I'll handle them!" He generates a warp gate that doesn't strike the students but Shigaraki before warping him a fair distance away.

Kurogiri then turns his attention onto the children. "Now for you."

As he looms over them something shiny within the mist catches Ochaco's eye.

Todoroki strikes first firing off a pair of icicle lances that pierce through the mist without injuring the villain.

"You have to do better than that." Kurogiri taunts, but maybe he shouldn't be running his mouth.

Because Ochaco runs in low and throws herself towards the middle of the villain's mist. Within the dark space she grabs onto something cold and metallic, acting fast she places her fingertips upon it. She can feel the villain becoming weightless, and she tosses him up into the air.

"What is this?!"

"Todoroki!"

Upon hearing his name the recommended student generates a large icicle lance that races upward and collides with Kurogiri freezing him in place.

While those two were fighting off the leaders, Tetrax continued his one on one fight with Nomu.

The creature fights without thought, it's simply trying to rip and crush away at his opponent. Tetrax's fighting style is far superior with quick evasions and blocks before delivering several critical hits upon the monster. However, despite all this the creature is unrelenting as it screeches and growls while never appearing to be losing any stamina or strength. The same could not be said for Tetrax, he's been trading blows with this thing for a while now, but it's showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon. In fact it looks as if it's just finally taking this match seriously.

He throws another punch into the creature's armored shoulder but unlike before his fist hardly makes a dent. "What's going on?"

Nomu growls in response, and with a sudden burst of speed its pincer collides with Tetrax's midsection pushing him back.

Meanwhile, Shigaraki watches on and he actually smiles at the sight of Nomu's success. "How do you like that…hero? That's Nomu's Shock Absorption at work."

Ochaco overhears the villain. "Shock…Absorption?"

"Why yes." He's actually going to indulge a bit here. "Nomu was specifically designed to take on All Might himself and his Shock Absorption was tailored made for that. No matter how hard you strike him he'll just shrug it off and turn that power into his own strength." He grins maniacally from underneath the hand on his face. "There's no way any of you can defeat him!"

The Nomu roars in response to Shigaraki's declaration.

While Nomu roars, Kurogiri manages to break himself free from his imprisonment before warping himself to Shigaraki's side.

Shigaraki leers to their opponents. "This is where your luck runs out, brats." He raises his hand towards them. "Here's where we'll kill you."

The three heroes glare right back at the villains, if they are going to be killed then they better believe that they'll go down swinging.

At the same time, Iida, Tsuyu, Aizawa, and an injured Izuku have finally made it to the large staircase. Aizawa is still propped onto Iida's back and Tsuyu is helping Izuku along, he's gained a bit of strength back so he's not as wobble and because he's now transformed back Tsuyu can now properly support his weight.

His fingers rub against the now dirty and torn hoodie, he hopes that someone could fix it. He only had it for less than a day, it shouldn't have been messed up so soon.

But that's all insignificant as he peers back to see the progress of the fight.

Iida calls back knowing full well that if he doesn't keep an eye on Midoriya that he'll just run right back in there. "Come on, we have to keep moving."

"R-right!" Izuku looks like a kid caught doing something wrong.

They all begin to ascend the stairs, looking up they see Shoji running down to meet them. "I'm on my way!"

They all smile up at him, happy to see that he and the others are alright.

Shoji meets them and he offers to take the injured Aizawa off Iida's hands. As they transfer their teacher Izuku continuously peers back at the battle, silently hoping that they can handle it, but he so desperately wants to help too.

The entire time he's been looking back, Tsuyu has been quietly observing him; she knows what he wants to do and so she removes his arm and steps away.

Izuku, not expecting the gesture, looks at her in confusion. "What are you-"

She can't bear to look him in the eye. "Go. I figured out that there's no way to stop you."

Izuku offers her an apologetic smile. "Thank you."

"Just…just promise me that you'll be okay."

"I promise." He will make it out alive and intact, not just for her but for his friends, classmates, teachers, and his mom.

With no other words to exchange between them, Izuku turns right around and takes off to enter right back into the fray.

Iida finally notices Izuku leaving them. "Where is he going?!"

Tsuyu offers up a sad smile. "Probably to do something reckless."

---

Things have been getting more and more dire as the battle rages on. Tetrax is still taking on the Nomu but its landing more and more hits as Tetrax's stamina slowly begins to drain away piece by piece.

Ochaco and Todoroki aren't faring any better, now that the villains have a read on their Quirks, they are much more prepared to deal with them both. They make an effort not to let Ochaco get too close while also keeping an eye on Todoroki before he pulls off an ice attack.

At one point, Shigaraki swipes his hand at Ochaco's face, and in a panic to avoid being hit she allows her body to fall backwards. With his opponent down, Shigaraki propels his hand downward but Ochaco swiftly rolls out of the way as Shigaraki's hand slams onto the ground, decaying it in the process.

Todoroki pulls Ochaco further away from Shigaraki. "Are you okay?"

She holds the back of her head, it smacked itself against the ground when she fell. "I-I think so."

They're distracted now, it's the villains' chance to strike! "Kurogiri, now!"

"Right!" Kurogiri launches himself towards the students to engulf them into his mist.

Ochaco and Todoroki don't have enough time to react, as Kurogiri is upon them.

"Get away from them!" Izuku roars out as he charges right towards the villain.

Todoroki and Ochaco now watch on in shock as Izuku throws himself at the just as surprised villain.

But before any of them can collide a booming explosion strikes Kurogiri from behind. "Get The Hell Outta My Way, Deku!"

The teens cry out in surprise. "Bakugou?!" '

As Izuku skids across the ground, Bakugou slams Kurogiri down, pinning him in place by pushing down on the villain's metallic brace.

With their opponent down, Todoroki shifts his attention to Tetrax and Nomu. An idea forms into his head and fires out a sheet of ice and crawls across the ground until enveloping both the Nomu and Tetrax as they grapple with each other. Both combatants become completely frozen in place, bringing them both a complete halt, but Todoroki knows that his ice will only affect one of them. Proven by the fact that Tetrax flexes and breaks himself free of the ice. As for the Nomu, it shivers and growls softly, unlike Tetrax it is affected by the cold which has already set in causing the monster's skin and flesh to freeze up under the sub-zero temperatures.

Shigaraki growls in irritation, but he doesn't have time to get distracted as he avoids an incoming attack by Kirishima.

"Gahh!" Kirishima slashes at Shigaraki but the villain dodges each attempt before leaping away. "Crap! That was gonna be cool!"

Bakugou grins down at the struggling Kurogiri. "Guess I found your body that time ya smoky bastard!"

Izuku is so happy to see Bakugou that he slips up. "Kacchan…"

Bakugou catches the slip of the name, but he doesn't call it out.

The tables have really turned in their favor.

Shigaraki has realized this as well. "Kurogiri. How could you let this brat get the best of you?" He rubs the back of his neck. "You've gotten us into a real jam here."

Bakugou smiles away has he presses his hand down onto Kurogiri's metal brace. "Heh, he got careless, you dumb villain." He leers down at the smoky bastard himself. "It wasn't hard to figure you out. Only certain parts of you turn into that smoky warp gate." Namely his head and arms. "You use that mist to hide your actual body as kind of distraction. Thinking that made you safe!" Which is why his and Kirishima's earlier attacks failed to hit. "That's why we missed."

His hand pushed down on the villain. "But if you didn't have a body you wouldn't be wearing this neck armor, right? You're not immune to physical attacks if they're well aimed."

Kurogiri grunts as his yellow eyes narrow in anger, but Bakugou give him a fiery warning by setting off a few explosive bursts onto the neck armor.

Kurogiri groans as if in aching pain, maybe that brace was there for a reason after all.

"Don't move!" Bakugou's grin is so wide and terrifying he looks like a psycho that's captured his next victim. "You try anything funny and I'll blow your ass up right now. You got it? They'll be cleaning you up for weeks."

Kirishima can't help but smile at Bakugou's…odd threat. "Oh. That doesn't sound very heroic."

Shigaraki, rather than becoming furious and lashes out, instead holds his hands together and calmly assesses his predicament.

"You've taken down both of our heaviest hitters, and you captured our way out. and most of you are still at full health…"

The group of heroes group together wary about what this villain is going to do in response.

"Kids these days really are something, our League of Villains really didn't stand a chance…" Shigaraki calmly looks to the frozen Nomu. "Nomu…take out that explosive brat we need our escape route back."

Everyone watches on in shock and awe as the obedient creature begins to free itself, but with most of its body frozen large chunks of frozen flesh break away from its body. The Nomu hardly makes a noise as its legs and an arm break away like glass and it slowly wobbles its way forward as more pieces of frozen flesh and muscle break away.

Izuku grabs at his mouth. "His body's falling apart, but…he's still moving?!"

Tetrax steps to the front throwing his arm out to the side. "All of you, get back! There's no telling what else it can do!"

Kirishima finally notices the unfamiliar Tetrax. "Oh, who's that guy?"

Ochaco quickly throws in a reply. "Oh, uh, he's a friend. Yeah." This really isn't the time to have a conversation.

Something else is wrong here, and Todoroki wants to know what it is. "Hang on. How can this guy have two Quirks? I thought his Quirk was Shock Absorption."

Shigaraki grins. "I don't remember saying that's all he can do. This is Hyper-Regeneration."

And sure enough all the damaged flesh and armor that broke away is just as quickly replaced as the Nomu's muscles and shell regrow themselves until hardly any damage is left.

"Nomu is a super-powered living sandbag designed to withstand even All Might's power!"

Just as it's claw fully develops, Nomu charges moving at a blistering speed right for Bakugou.

He's way too fast for most of them and in a blink of an eye the Nomu is set upon the stunned Bakugou. It throws a powerful slash that knocks his target away until they crash right into the side of the Conflagration Zone.

Izuku cries out in horror, there's no way Bakugou survived such a brutal attack. "KACCHAN!"

"I'm…I'm alright." And sure enough he is, well he's a bit scratched up but he's fine he's a few feet away from where he started but he's fine. 'I couldn't do a thing…!'

Kirishima's jaw drops. "Wha?! You dodged that?! Wow!"

"Shut up, I didn't…"

Ochaco tilts her head. "Wait, then how…?" She then turns to the collision and she gets her answer.

A downed Tetrax is smashed into the side of the wall and judging from his posture he isn't' getting back up any time soon.

Ochaco cries out to him. "Tetrax!"

Todoroki is just as equally stunned as his teammate. "That attack actually hurt him?!"

It did. During that attack, Tetrax was able to shove Bakugou out of the way at the last second but in doing so he couldn't properly defend himself from Nomu's attack. Combined with the fact that he was already getting worn down, there was no way he's going to recover fast enough. He can feel his side breaking away from underneath his suit and even his helmet has been cracked.

Shigaraki eyes Tetrax, happy to see that the last real hero has been dealt with. 'He took the hit for the kid.' He chuckles at the thought. "Anything to save a comrade, right?" he turns his attention back on the teens. "You know you kids are really becoming a pain. This entire time you've done nothing but get in our way, and what's worse is that not even All Might decided to show up! We've efficiently lost our chance! This is a failed Quest! And that just makes me so frustrated!"

Kurogiri and Nomu rejoin their leader's side.

"And if I can't kill All Might, then I'll settle for killing his pride!" Shigaraki howl's out into the U.S.J.

Knowing full well that another battle is imminent Bakugou pushes Izuku back. "Get back Deku!"

Whether that's out of concern is unclear, but it's the smart decision he can't do much while the Omnitrix is recharging anyway.

Before either side can make a move something else finally returns to the battlefield after being taken out.

An abomination of a Tetramand, a Piscciss Volann, and a Conductoid bursts into the scene. "We're not done yet, Deku!"

Kirishima reels back in shock at the sight of the hideous creature. "What the hell is that?! Is it another guy like Nomu?!"

Nue stomps his way forward taking in the situation. "Huh?!" He comes to a stop and gives a jagged toothed smile. "Well, looks like we have a real reunion on our hands here!" One of his mutated arms points a claw at Ochaco. "You're that gravity girl, right? I haven't seen you since the Kiyashi Ward Mall."

"Kiyashi Ward Mall?"

Nue then points at Bakugou, his smile widening as he does so. "Good to see you too, Blasty! I've wanted to take you on for a while as well."

In typical Bakugou fashion he roars out at the villain. "Who the hell are you calling Blasty?!"

Shigaraki eyes his most troublesome ally. 'How many of these brats does he know?'

Ochaco recognizes the creature as the thing she smashed away from before, but she had assumed that it was out of commission. But what really concerns her is how this monster with…familiar features knows who she is.

Upon noticing both Ochaco's and Bakugou's confused expression Izuku chokes down his fears and decides to let them in on it. "Guys…that's Henzu Uuichi."

Both gasp in shock. "Uuichi?!"

Ochaco looks back at the creature and sure enough that's his face right there, even though they met once it's hard to forget the face of someone like him. 'There's no way! How and why is he like that?! I knew they had a falling out but… What the heck happened to him?!'

Bakugou scuffs in annoyance. "So, that's Uuichi is it? He's just as fucking ugly as I remember him to be." Bakugou brushes himself off as he gets back on his feet. 'But…what's with his Quirk? Why does he look like a freakier version of Deku?'

"Hahaha! Oh, you're just as funny as always Blasty!" Nue licks his lips. "Now die!" Nue sprints forward.

The fletching heroes, minus Izuku, jump into action to take on the monster.

Shigaraki growls in frustration. He'd like to jump in too, but Nue is too unpredictable right now! He's already interfered before, so he'd mostly likely do it again. So for now he gestures for Kurogiri and Nomu to be on standby; they'll let Nue handle this for now.

As the teens take on Nue, Izuku falls back to check up on Tetrax hoping he can help in some way. "Hey, are you okay? That was a pretty nasty hit."

Tetrax groans. "I'll be fine. I just need to heal."

Izuku grabs his large arm and tries to pull him up but he's heavier than he appears. "We have to get you out of here."

Tetrax hardly budges, but he does grab Izuku's arm.

Izuku freezes in place when he realizes that Tetrax is taking in the sight of the Omnitrix admiring the small alien device.

"Is this the Omnitrix?"

"How…how do you know about it?"

Tetrax peers up at the boy. "…Tell me, what do you know about it?"

Izuku's mouth instantly shuts tight, not willing to reveal his secrets.

Tetrax chuckles at the sight of the nervous child. "Judging from your silence I'm assuming you know enough that it shouldn't be in the wrong hands." Tetrax's grip tightens around Izuku's arm but not out of aggression, more like to make sure that it's something to revere. "Good, nice to know someone capable of reasoning is wielding it."

"Why…why do you care so much?"

"I was tasked with retrieving the Omnitrix."

"Retrieve it?" Retrieve it for who? And for what? How'd his client even find out about the Omnitrix?

"Yes, but that is not my mission."

"You're mission?" This guy is really confusing, just what is he here to do?!

"Yes. The Omnitrix is one of the most powerful weapons in the entire universe. There is nothing else like it and it cannot fall into those that will utilize its power for conquest and destruction!" Tetrax takes a breath and his voice softens as he falls into a depressive state of mind. "A lesson I learned far too late…"

Izuku remains silent as Tetrax is clearly dealing with some internal emotions. He's still trying to wrap his head around this guy, and especially about what he had to say about the Omnitrix. 'It's a weapon? And the one of the most powerful in the…universe? Just who would have built such a thing? And how?!'

"From what I've witnessed you're not too impressive of a warrior."

Izuku a little taken back by that, just how much of his fight did this guy see? Well he did throw himself at the Kurogiri guy without a real plan so…

"You're far too reckless, and you're too willing to throw yourself in the line of fire for others, a dangerous trait."

Okay he does have Izuku there.

"But also…a noble one." Tetrax lifts Izuku's arm displaying his alien device. "I'm not one for destiny and fate but perhaps there is a reason you wield the Omnitrix… Perhaps you can help in more ways than you know."

"What do you mean?"

"…I can't stand the idea of the wicked bringing harm to those who are innocent. And I'd like to believe that you're the same way." He falls silent before speaking again, there's just one last thing he needs to know. "Tell me why do you wield this power?"

That's…a question Izuku was not expecting, but he has an answer. "I'm…I'm someone that's always felt useless, like I couldn't help anyone no matter what I tried…but I always dreamed of being a hero. A hero that saves everyone with a smile on my face." Izuku places a gentle hand onto the Omnitrix. "And the Omnitrix allows me to live out my dream. I don't wield its power for my sake, but for the sake of others."

"Good answer." Izuku can't see it but Tetrax is smiling from underneath his helmet. "Alright, then I leave it in your hands." Tetrax grips the Omnitrix holding it tightly. "Harness its power not for yourselves but to serve others. To save and preserve life…! On all worlds!"

Izuku is more than willing to do as he says, he will use this device not for himself but for others. Starting with saving his friends, and as if agreeing with his resolve, the Omnitrix shifts and glows green ready to get back in the action.

---

Shigaraki watches on as Nue tosses Kirishima away, the rock-solid teen bounces off the ground but comes to a stop when Todoroki stops him with an ice wall. "Aren't any of you ready to give up yet, there's no chance any of you are going to survive this."

Bakugou blasts Nue in the face before blasting himself back and out of reach, "Go to hell, Handjob!"

Nue chuckles. "Hehehe, see someone gets it."

"Shut up!" Shigaraki snaps. "If you weren't so damn useful, I'd turn you into dust right here and now."

Nue simply laughs back at his supposed leader giving the teens a moment to regroup.

Ochaco holds her swollen arm. "We have to do something different!" Everything they have done doesn't seem to be doing anything and there's still the rest of the villain, especially that Nomu, to worry about.

Kirishima raises his hardened arms up. "Yeah, but what?"

Bakugou glances down at his only grenade gauntlet, he'd love to use it but with that misty bastard in play there's no guarantee he can pull off since he'll only get one shot.

Ochaco takes in Nue's massive form of Four Arms, Ripjaws, and Feedback and she comes to a possible weakness. "Todoroki, try your flames!"

Todoroki looks to her in surprise as do the others; it's a good idea. Nue's current forms would be weak against the heat.

"I know you don't like it, but it could stop them!"

"I…" His voice trails off, he can't bring himself to use that man's Quirk. But if he doesn't…

Shigaraki has had enough of just waiting on the sidelines, they've wasted far too much time. "Nomu, Nue, Kurogiri let's take them." He charges with the others in toe. "Let's clear the game and go home!"

Nue grins. "You got it!" He gets ahead of himself and readies himself for one last attack. "I've been looking forward to this for a long time Blasty!"

Bakugou scowls. 'Shit!'

The others ready themselves for one last showdown, but in full honesty there is no way for them to win this. Nue and Nomu were one thing by themselves, but now they have to take on both of them and the other murderous villains are just too much for them. There's no conceivable way they can all get out of this alive.

Just as they are ready to accept their grim fate, Izuku runs right past them without so much as glancing at them.

"Deku/Midoriya!"

Nue grins in pleasant surprise at Izuku's brash decision. "Ready for another beating?! Alright!" He reels his arms back, his golden tip claws radiating electricity. "There ain't nothing you can do that I can't do better, Deku!"

"I said it before, and I'll say it again!" With no hesitation Izuku's hand slams down on the Omnitrix. "IT'S HERO TIME!"

Bam! His entire body gets enveloped in blinding green light. But that hardly fazes Nue as he thrusts his claws forward to tear apart his exbestfriend. "Die, DEKU!"

Before his claws can even scratch Izuku a massive wave of diamond-like crystals rushes forward crashing into Nue's large frame. The wave of crystal slams and smashes him backwards, Nue desperately tries to regain his footing but it's of no use, as the crystals send him crashing right into the side of the U.S.J. before entrapping him in said diamonds. Hopefully that will keep him out of the fight for a while.

The transformed Izuku stands tall with confidence and the resolve to fight on. "I probably should have mentioned this sooner, but…" The Petrosapian takes deep breath before declaring to the world that. "Deku is the name of a hero!"

Everyone even the villains watch with astounded expression they cannot believe what they just saw. Izuku Midoriya, A.K.A. Deku, has a new transformation.

This new form looks to be a silicon-based life form whose body is composed of durable indigo and diamond-like crystals. He has a sharp rectangular head with a back fin, and several long shards are protruding from the being's shoulder blades.

Bakugou is a bit pissed by Deku's newest form, but mainly he's just surprised that Deku of all people was able to pull something like this out of his ass. "Who the hell is this diamonded headed guy?!"

The Petrosapian grabs his chin. "Hm, diamond headed… Diamondhead, yeah I like it." He gives Bakugou a big crystal thumbs up.

Bakugou is quick to snap back in his usual fashion. "Like what?!"

Kirishima shoves Bakugou aside. "Woah, Midoriya is that you?"

The newly dubbed Diamondhead smirks. "Yup, I got a brand-new transformation." He raises his diamond fist admiring the unnatural yet beautiful example of evolution.

At least someone can appreciate Diamondhead's arrival, because Shigaraki sure as hell doesn't. "Nomu!"

Nomu springs into action and Diamondhead is more than willing to take him head on.

Ochaco tries to call after him. "Deku, wait!"

"I got this!"

And he does, Nomu thrusts his claw forward and grabs Diamondhead's arm. It then squeezes down in an attempt to slice and crush its opponent's arm clean off, but instead its own claw is what breaks apart making the monster cry out in agony.

With its defense down, Diamondhead grabs Nomu bashes his own head as hard as he can against the monster's shelled head. His headbutt struck Nomu's exposed brain, making it groan while stumbling backwards. Not one to waste an opportunity, Diamondhead rushes in to deliver some swift punches but thanks to the creature's Shock Absorption it doesn't do much and thanks to its Hyper-Regeneration it's back up to full strength.

"Not good, pure force isn't the answer." Diamondhead raises his arms examining, perhaps he can try something else.

Either by instinct or reflex he thrusts his hands towards the Nomu. His hands seemingly shift into his arm and a shower of crystal shards fly out and impale themselves into the Nomu.

Diamondhead, and some of the others, grin with satisfaction. "Oo, you are so in for it now."

He rapidly fires more shards into the monster; it screeches and roars in pain as its Hyper-Regeneration tries to keep up. Out of desperation it swings its claw wildly to swat away the bullet-like crystals, but it only worsens its situation as the shards pierce right through its shell.

Nomu roars and in that moment one of the shards impales its exposed brain making the beast come to a sudden halt as its brain functions temporarily cease.

Not going to get another opportunity like this, Diamondhead presses his hand against the ground and crystals burst out from his hand and towards the Nomu before entombing it in the diamond-like material.

Diamondhead smiles at a job well done, but his moment is cut short by a cry from Ochaco. "Look out!"

During his fight, he failed to keep track of the other villains, specifically Shigaraki who managed to sneak up to him while running at full speed. "I'll kill you!" He slams his hand against Diamondhead's chest.

The alien braces himself for the worst as his teammates gasp and watch on in horror, and Shigaraki grins madly at his pressed hand waiting for Decay to do its work and kill the bothersome teenager.

But it never comes, it gets to the point that Diamondhead opens his eyes and sees absolutely nothing happening to his body. "Um, are you having performance issues?"

Shigaraki growls up at the alien before slamming his hands around the freak's head. "No! It can't be!" His Quirk, his Decay, doesn't work on this guy!

Diamondhead is oddly calm despite the villain's attempt to kill him.

Shigaraki lets go of the morphed boy knowing full well that he can't do a thing to him. "You…CHEATED!" His entire body is trembling, not of fear, but of fuming rage.

Shigaraki leaps back as a sheet of ice nearly ensnares him in place.

Looks like Todoroki was trying to capture him and thus bring this all to an end. "Don't go throwing a tantrum just because of your lack of competence."

Ochaco runs up to Diamondhead examining his body for any sign of injuries. "Deku, how'd you survive that?"

"I'm not sure. Well I am made out of crystals and crystal doesn't decay." That has to be it, he's immune to Shigaraki's Quirk!

Kirishima grins happily at the explanation. "If that's true then."

Bakugou's face turns into that of an excited predator. "Then we can kill these punks."

Ochaco isn't too sure about that. "No offense, but how? That monster can regenerate and take anything we dish at it!"

Diamondhead shakes his crystal skull. "No…it can only take anything All Might dishes at it." He examines each of his teammates until his eyes come upon Bakugou's remaining gauntlet. "I have a plan, but we need to hold off that warping villain. He's the wild card here."

Todoroki caresses his left arm. Throughout this fight and the one against Tetrax he's been more of a liability than being useful. All because he's been relying on his mother's Quirk. And sure it's proven useful against the weaker villains, key word being "weaker". But when it comes to these monsters: Shigaraki, Kurogiri, Nue, and especially that Nomu guy… He's nothing to this group.

His mind replays how Ochaco essentially begged him to use his fire earlier, but he refused then too. Why, because of pride? Because of its…that man's Quirk? Probably. But he made a vow, to become a hero using his mother's Quirk. But now…that isn't enough anymore. And if he wants to call himself a hero than he needs to step up. "I'll handle him."

Ochaco raises an eyebrow at Todoroki. "Are you sure?"

Todoroki meets her gaze. "Yes."

Diamondhead shrugs, if his plan is to work then it might as well be Todoroki. "Alright, we'll leave him to you."

Todoroki walks forward with purpose and a fire in his heart.

Kurogiri spots him approaching, and knowing of his powerful ice Quirk, he quickly nominates himself to take care of the oncoming issue. "Say farewell!"

In response, Todoroki does something that nobody was expecting. With a wave of his left arm a torrent of flames burst to life colliding with the misty villain.

Kurogiri yelps, as he tries and fails to avoid the oncoming flames forcing him back.

Kirishima is completely gobsmacked. "He's using his fire, woah!"

Diamondhead holds his hands close to his chin, wishing he had his Quirk notebook. "So cool."

Even Bakugou looks amazed by the dancing inferno.

But the flames mean something a little bit more to Ochaco. All day he's been so against using that side of his Quirk, and now he finally man's up and let his fiery side known to the world. And it is spectacular. 'Thank you, Todoroki.'

Todoroki keeps it up, his flames dancing before him as if to celebrate being released from their confinement. 'For now…I'll use his Quirk. But…that's because even I have to admit it's powerful. So for now, I'll use it for myself until Half-Cold becomes strong enough to rival it.' The flames burst out even more. 'Take a good hard look Uraraka. Because after this…I will not be using my flames ever again.'

Diamondhead grins, with Todoroki's keeping Kurogiri at bay then there's nothing to stop them from achieving victory. "Everyone listen to me and follow my plan to a T otherwise it's over for all of us."

"You got it!"

"I'm with you, diamond man!"

Bakugou growls in response, but he pulls off a smirk letting the others know that he's more than willing to cooperate.

As Diamondhead quickly shares his plan, Shigaraki orders the Nomu to attack the flame-spewing hero. They need Kurogiri to escape, which is looking more and more appealing of a plan than any.

With his master's orders ringing in his head, Nomu manages to tear its way out of his crystal tomb, its clawed arm ripping out of its socket as he does.

Despite the lack of a limb the monstrosity charges right for Todoroki.

It doesn't get far as a wall of diamonds burst forth from the ground cutting it off from Todoroki and Kurogiri.

With the Nomu isolated, Diamondhead's ready for the next part of the plan. "Uraraka!"

"Right!" Ochaco presses her hands together allowing Zero-Gravity and One For All to surge into being.

Her entire body is enveloped in a heavenly pink aura before it explodes outward swallowing up everything within the Central Plaza in a weightless, floating field of pink light.

Of course this does mean everyone. None of them are unaffected by the Zero-Gravity Field: Nomu, Shigaraki, and even Kurogiri begin to float upward.

Shigaraki struggles to reach out to something solid but he continues to float upward. "What's going on?!" His gaze falls upon Ochaco whose face is all puffed up and tight as she tries to keep the Zero-Gravity Field going. "She's the one causing this! Just how much power does she hold…?! "

Kurogiri spots the girl from above. "I'll get her! Argh!"

Another burst of flames prevents him from moving any further.

Todoroki, who at this point has gotten used to Ochaco's field, stands before the villain. "You still have to get past me."

Diamondhead too slowly floats upward, but he could care less about that and more on how Nomu is flailing about in the air. Now's the time to end this! "Bakugou!"

Nearby both Kirishima and Bakugou stand at the ready. Kirishima's entire body is hardened while his legs and arm are embedded into the ground while using his free hand to hold Bakugou in place, acting as a back support.

Bakugou smiles like a maniac as he aims his right arm and gauntlet right towards the weightless Nomu. "I've been waiting to show this off since day one." He grabs the pin. "So long you sorry pile of shit!" And he pulls it. "DIE!"

Bakugou unleashes his raw explosive power as a fiery-beam of explosive energy surges forth. The shearing power radiates heat and wind bellows around them propelling them against Diamondhead's crystal wall. They all watch on as the beam speeds right towards its awaiting and helpless target, the blast completely engulfs the screeching and roaring monstrosity launching it upward until it smashes right into the roof of the U.S.J. where a section of the roof is blown away as the beam explodes outward in a fiery eruption generating powerful shockwaves that reverberate across the entirety of the U.S.J..

And with the Nomu gone, Ochaco releases her Quirk resulting in everyone collapsing on the ground. She holds a hand over her mouth before inevitably vomiting up her stomach's contents. But despite the nauseousness and the strain on her body the only emotion she can feel is relief and joy. They had done it!

Shigaraki lays defeated on the ground, his eyes locked onto the fresh gaping hole in the U.S.J.'s roof. He can't believe it! The bio-engineered specifically created to destroy All Might was defeated by a bunch of kids! "Nomu…he's…he's…"

Before he can get another word out, he finds himself entombed in a case of crystals with only his head sticking out of the top.

Diamondhead lifts his hand off the ground after the villain's been secured. "He's been defeated as have you."

Kurogiri attempts to rush to Shigaraki's side, but he gets encased in a similar tomb of ice.

"You're not going anywhere either." Todoroki presses his left hand against the ice tomb, his skin steams as he readies his flames giving the message that if he makes a move then he'll be burned to a crisp.

Ochaco jumps up in gleeful joy. "We did it!" They survived and somehow defeated the villains! They saved everybody!

Kirishima feels similarly. "Heck yeah we did!"

Bakugou stomps over towards Todoroki. "These bastards were nothing. Complete garbage."

Todoroki raises an eyebrow, not appreciating Bakugou's blatant disregard of their opponents' abilities but he has to admit it. It does feel rather good to have contributed to this win.

While the heroes cheer in celebration, a human formed Nue crawls out from the wave of still crystals. He had to shrink back into his regular form in order to slip out of the tight positions.

He is pissed and surprised to see the results of the battle, specifically his eyes fall on the Omnitrix dial on the unfamiliar form of Deku's.

He growls under his breath. "Deku…"

What the hell is his power?! How could he have another form?! Was he hiding it all this time?! Was he trying to trick him earlier?! Fine, if Deku wants to hoard all the power for himself then there's only one logical conclusion. 'I'll just take it for myself!'

And so while the hero course students see to each of their injuries and plan out what to do next, Nue sneaks his way forward using the large crystals as a means to hide behind. The hero students are so content believing that the worst is over that they don't even consider that a villain is approaching them.

And that will be a mistake that they will end up regretting for a long time.

"You're mine!" Nue leaps out and rushes the unsuspecting morphed Deku.

Nue crashes right into him, his hand immediately getting to work to absorb and pry at the Omnitrix.

"No!" Diamondhead grabs at Nue's arm trying to pry him off but his exfriend transforms himself into his Tetramand form ensuring that he's not going anywhere .

Ochaco throws herself at Nue. "Get away from him!"

He simply bats her away with one of his extra arms and does the same with Kirishima who tried and failed to save Midoriya.

Diamondhead howls in pain as the familiar feeling of suffocation prevents him from forming words. His howls of pain grows when Nue's absorption increases making him feel like he is ripping at his own heart. The Omnitrix discharges and sparks with green energy as if itself is also flailing about to remove the unwanted attacker.

Nue grabs at Diamondhead's skull squeezing it within his deathgrip.

"The power! You don't deserve it!" His Osmosis increases its pull on the device.

"AHHHH!" Diamondhead roars out in agony as he desperately tries to pry the much stronger foe way, but it is of no avail.

As if heading its wearer's plea for help, the Omnitrix's energy explodes outward generating a blast that knocks everybody away. The blast is so powerful that something big smashes into the side of the diamond wall.

The blast also results in Todoroki getting knocked over and the ice entrapping Kurogiri breaks apart, freeing the warping villain.

Izuku groans grabbing at his fleshy chest, he's very relieved to find himself in one piece and the Omnitrix safely secured on his wrist.

Ochaco brushes off a few pieces of dust and rocks that fell atop of her. "Deku, are you alright?"

After gaining control of his breathing Izuku answers, "I've been better." He then takes notice of the red light Omnitrix, and his mind thinks back to how Henzu first gained his abilities. "Wait, where's-"

"RRRRRAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!" A monstrous inhuman roar reverberates out as something big and hulking crawls out from within the partly shared crystal wall.

It's Nue…or at least it looks like him, because it's a complete monster if they've ever seen one. Nue's mutated form is a mashup of all the Omnitrix aliens Izuku has gathered so far and he's so large that his shirt and shoes have given away exposing the true catastrophe of the incident.

The base form is that of a Tetramand but with many key differences. Nue's upper right arm is that of Diamondhead's while his upper left arm is that of Lodestar's. His lower pair of arms are that of Water Hazard's. Large gaping holes like that of Terraspin's are embedded into Nue's chest and abdomen, and the Geochelone Aerio shell somehow morphed into part of his back acting like a thin layer of skin. Ditto's fins poke out from his shoulder and two slim black tendrils have grown out from his shoulder blades. Several circular protrusions glow green down his back, thanks to Buzzshock's DNA. And finally a Kineceleran tail swishes behind him. But what really brings the monstrosity together is Nue's mutated face. His jaws are that of Ripjaws and his left eyes have split like that of Four Arms while only a single large eye like that of Grey Matter is on his right, and finally Ripjaws' lore is dangling from Nue's forehead poking out of his long black locks.

"RRRRRAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!" With so much power and rage clouding his mind Nue is thrown into a complete frenzy as his many limbs lash out at anything and everything that moves before him.

The fletching heroes quickly make use of their evasion and blocking skills. Kirishima simply hardens his body as Nue whips his tendrils at him. Todoroki uses a small pillar of ice to spring himself away. Bakugou uses an explosion to repel Nue's thrashing tail, and Ochaco grabs Izuku pulling him out of the way before he could be smashed to bits by Nue's crystalized fist.

Nue is in such a distorted frenzy that he smashes his crystallized fist against Shigaraki's tomb, either because he wanted to release him, or he was straight up trying to attack him is unclear.

Shigaraki is swift to retreat towards Kurogiri not wanting to get in the middle of this ordeal. 'What the hell?! What's happened to him?!'

Unbeknownst to anyone, but Izuku is sharing some similar thoughts. 'No. No! No! No! He's mutated himself even further! He's…he's a complete monster now!' He rolls out of the way as Nue's Lodestar-like hand smashes against the ground. 'If he's not stopped…he could destroy this place alone!'

That is not as impossible as one would think. There are no more heroes, the students are still scattered across the facility, they've used up Bakugou's most powerful attack, the villain leaders are free, and the Omnitrix is back to red! It's going to take a real miracle for them to stop this rampaging monster.

In that moment, as if a higher being decided to answer their prayers, the doors to the U.S.J. are smashed right open as something or rather someone finally makes their entrance.

A total and complete silence has fallen over the entirety of the U.S.J. as a result and everyone's attention turns to the main gate, even the thrashing Nue stops for a moment to see what's happening, but all they can see is giant dust cloud veiling whoever has arrived.

Footsteps echo out as a tall hulking figure appears.

The group of students that were near the entrance are smiling brightly at the sight before them, tears stream down a few of their faces, even Shoji's extra limbs have become extra smiling grins.

And how could they not smile for when the deeper the darkness is around you…the brighter the light shines when a ray of hope appears!

Mineta cheers excitedly. "We-we're saved!"

Tears of joy and relief stream down Mina's and Hagakure's faces.

Even Tsuyu's eyes aren't without tears as she breaks into a smile.

Iida stares up in awe as he gently holds Aizawa. "He's here…All Might."

He sure is, the Number One Hero himself has arrived and he is certainly not happy.

With a terrifying frown All Might tosses his suit jacket aside before stepping out from the dust cloud. "I COULDN'T SHAKE THE FEELING THAT SOMETHING HAD GONE WRONG HERE WHEN AIZAWA AND THIRTEEN DIDN'T ANSWER MY CALLS. SO I HURRIED OVER." All though in his skinner form originally as to save on his daily limit. "AND HOW COULD I MISS THAT EXPLOSION FROM ATOP THE U.S.J." That was truly a sight to behold although at the time he had assumed the worst. "I THEN RAN INTO YOUNG SERO ALONG THE WAY. HE TOLD ME OF THE VILLAINY AT WORK HERE."

His frown hardens as his teeth grind together. 'I CAN'T BELIEVE ALL OF THIS WENT DOWN WHILE I WAS RESTING AND GETTING LECTURED.' He's an absolute failure as a hero if he couldn't even be here to do his job. He can't stand to think about how frightened all the children must have been all this time. And how hard his colleagues had to fight in order to protect them. The only thing he can do now is reassure them that things will be okay and end this quickly. 'THAT'S MY DUTY AS THE SYMBOL OF PEACE.'

He stands atop the staircase looking down upon the Central Plaza like a mighty god. "HAVE NO FEAR, STUDENTS." He rips away his tie in anger. "BECAUSE I AM HERE!"

Tears prick at Ochaco's eyes as a grin adorns her face. "He's here, he's really here." Her smile soon vanishes upon noticing All Might's furious expression. "And…he's not smiling."

Shigaraki instinctively steps back out of fear despite All Might being a fair distance away. "After everything that's transpired…the heroic piece of trash has finally decided to show up."

Almost in a blink of an eye All Might disappears from atop the staircase and with a rush of wind he appears standing before his students as to protect them from the abomination known as Nue.

Kirishima awes at All Might's crazy speed. "So, fast!"

"STAND BACK STUDENTS!"

The other students follow his instructions taking position behind him.

Ochaco however has other concerns. Even though it's All Might, he's still reached his limit for the day so he must really be pushing himself. So, if this battle drags on the villain may succeed in their goal. "All Might be careful! They're here to kill you!"

All Might's frown shakes in anger and despair. Is that true? Were these villains really after him this whole time? And…and his students had to suffer the consequences of his arrogance?! These kids have had to deal with so much because of him, he needs to show them that everything will be okay. "YOUNG URARAKA." He turns around flashing his signature joyful smile with a peace sign over his eye. "FEAR NOT!"

It works because it makes her smile albeit softly.

Not one to be ignored Nue returns to rampaging. "RRRRRAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!" Nue thrusts his diamond fist forward.

All Might turns to face the monster, internally wondering what sort of Quirks could have resulted in such an abomination. "OH, YOU'RE A BIG ONE. BUT I'VE FOUGHT BIGGER!" All Might catches the fist, pushing it upward and over his head.

His smile must enrage Nue, because he lets loose another inhuman screech. "RRRRRAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!" Before he can do anything the Number One Hero bats him backwards but Nue quickly recovers and gets right back up. His arms and limbs flailing about wildly smashing anything within reach.

In the meantime, Kurogiri leans into Shigaraki's ear. "Shigaraki we should take our leave."

The furious villain scowls. "We can't! The final boss has finally made an appearance! If we run…we may never get another chance like this again!"

"There will be more opportunities, but we should retreat." Kurogiri looks out to the ensuing battle. "Because of his current state, Nue is far too unpredictable to rely on. And despite his abilities he is of no match when against All Might."

As to prove his point, All Might delivers a Carolina Smash into the beast's midsection making him groan and scream in anger as he stumbles back.

Shigaraki is visibly steaming, his body trembling with rage, but he has to agree. Without the Nomu they can't hope to kill All Might, also the fact that the other pro heroes will indefinitely be here soon is another mess to deal with if they chose to stay.

Although not happy about it, Shigaraki gives Kurogiri the go ahead.

The misty villain produces a warp gate for them to escape through.

All Might takes notice of them leaving. "OH NO YOU DON'T!" before he can make a move Nue lunges and grapples the pro hero in place. "LET GO OF ME!" He tries to pry off the monster, but it's got a strong hold on him.

Before stepping through the warp gate Shigaraki takes one last look back at the heroes. "This may be Game Over but the next time we meet you're dead, All Might." His gaze drifts to the hero course students. "As for those kids…" His glare hardens underneath the severed-hand. "I'll be sure to make each of their demise a slow and painful one." And with that both he and Kurogiri step through the gate leaving the U.S.J. behind.

"HANG ON THERE!" All Might breaks Nue's grip and lunges for the warp gate, but it's too late. All he catches in his grip are a few black wisps that dissipate into the air. "DAMN, VILLAIN!"

"RRRRRAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!"

"OH, DON'T WORRY I DIDN'T FORGET YOU."

Nue throws his body forward at the rather pissed off hero.

All Might, however, is not willing to drag this out. If he can't bring justice to those that have escaped, then he for sure as hell will bring it down upon this villain. "DETROIT SMASH!"

Nue doesn't stand a chance as his face collides with All Might's signature move. Nue wails as he's sent flying into the air. However, before he collides with the ceiling of the U.S.J. a black wisp starts to swirl around him.

Kurogiri's voice whispers out from within the mist. "We're not done with you yet; you can still prove useful."

The black mist swallows up Nue before shrinking away into nothingness.

'DAMMIT!'

The pro hero would have much preferred it if he had caught that monster, but it looks like he had made another error in judgement. But to be fair he had thought that the warping villain had taken his leave already, perhaps he simply warped himself nearby and awaited for an opportunity to retrieve his ally.

Whatever the case, the fight is over and the leaders of this army of villains are gone.

And with them gone there's one last thing to do. "HOW ARE YOU ALL HOLDING UP?"

"All Might!" Ochaco throws herself at the hero hugging his side as she balls her eyes out. "I-it w-was s-so scary!"

His smile falters for a second. "I'M SO SORRY."

"Huh?"

"IF IT WEREN'T FOR ME…NONE OF YOU WOULD HAVE GONE THROUGH SUCH AN ORDEAL." His gaze falls upon each of them. "BUT I'M ALSO SO HAPPY."

Ochaco blinks up at him. "Happy?"

"YES, I COULDN'T BE PROUDER OF EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU." He stands tall flashing his shining grin down upon them. "TODAY, YOU HAVE PROVEN THAT YOU REALLY ARE…HEROES."

They're not sure if it's because of the praise or the fact that it truly is over, but they just can't help but smile in response. Tears leak out from Ochaco and Izuku's eyes, even Kirishima looks like he is holding his own back. Todoroki stands tall accepting the praise with dignity. While Bakugou smirks thinking that he was always a hero and that he doesn't need to be told that.

Finally, Sero returns with the entirety of the U.A. staff who are led by the one and only Principal Nezu. None of the pro heroes hesitate to take action, spreading out across the U.S.J. in search of other villains and the remaining Class 1-A students.

And after what felt like an eternity, the attack on the U.S.J. has finally come to an end. With the heroes…no with these future heroes coming out on top.

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And with that we have reached the end of Season 1, but unlike the anime I will not make you wait for Season 2! That's right you all know what's coming next! Although I may take my time with the next chapter, we'll see. Also we still need to get through a few chapters first, before the main event can occur, but I have some ideas for them, and I think you'll enjoy them...hopefully. Anyway how was Ch.17? Did you like it? How did it make you feel? Do you have any questions? Let me know in a review.

*So this where I'll explain some of my decisions that went into this Arc. First off I always wanted All Might to enter late into the fight. This way I can give the students their time to shine instead. This is mainly why I had Iida get warped away as well. Because without his speed he wouldn't have made it in time, and sure Sero is fast, but I think we can agree that his speed is nowhere near Iida's.

*If you're struggling to imagine Henzu/Nue's final form then don't worry I'll try to clarify his new appearance here. Basically imagine Kevin Leven's mutated form from the original series and then swap out his left arm for Lodestar's arm. His wings for Feedback's tendrils. His back is green and looks similar to Terraspin's shell but smaller sized. Add Ditto's head fins to Nue's shoulders, and finally throw on the battery like protrusions on his back. And boom you have this version of Kevin Levin!

*Also I may just start referring to Henzu Uuichi as Nue (his villain name), but I may change that. It depends.

*If some of you are wondering why I chose to have Four Arms take on Nue, it's because I wanted to give Four Arms some action. That's it, I just wanted to include him.

*I didn't get a chance to address this but Tetrax is not discovered or arrested by the heroes. I will explain this next chapter so please wait until then for me to explain how and why.

*Also in case any of you are worried, Thirteen and Aizawa will live. They are some of my favorite characters right now, I'd be crazy to kill them off.

*Finally, I have to admit that the ending for this chapter was probably the weakest point. I think I just wanted to wrap it up at that point, plus most of what happens after the U.A. staff arrives is pretty much the exact same as it is in the anime. So, I figured that most of you should be able to tell what happens.

Replies to "Guest" reviewers:

Guest: I would find it funny and cool if you could ship Bakugo with princess looma.

CreateGunner1209: That would be funny, but I'd only make a joke of it and not make it at all permanent if I get the chance to introduce Looma.

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Aztec 13: We this chapter is full of surprises, we get to to see thirteen show their plumbers skills I bet the teleported villain didn't expect to someone so bulky to move to so fast, Izuku plans to use the mutated koi fish to go after the villains is funny, and finally the mysterious bounty Hunter. Vilgax hire is Tetrax, awesome, can't wait to see how more things change now he's in the picture.
Can't wait for the next chapter, please continue

CreateGunner1209: I wanted Thirteen to do more during this Arc and I'm also happy with the result. I was also glad I could come up with a way to utilize Iida in the Flood Zone I honestly wasn't sure what I was going to do with that for a while. And I hope Tetrax's involvement was enjoyable for you.

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Guest: NOOOOO! CLIFF HANGERS, MY GREATEST ENEMY!
But serious right now, i just love what you are doing, and all the bombshells you thrown at Todoroki, it can only mean he will become part of the group, which i'm very curious and excited to see.
anyway, i will waiting patiently for the next chapter, have a great day and stay safe!

CreateGunner1209: I know, I know. Cliff hangers suck but they're a necessary evil. So, I don't think I'm going to make Todoroki part of this main group…yet…maybe…possibly. I mean he'd defiantly have a part to play but it may not be for a while longer. And you stay safe out there as well.

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Atom king: This chapter is incredible in the start of it we Nezu talking with all might on how to be a teacher I bet he's not listening, but back at the usj we get to see Thirteen showing their plumbers skills that left both the students and villain with their jaws drop I hope more surprise like that maybe we Nezu show off some skills too.
Now with Izuku, tsuyu and lida their plans to deal with the villains is both great and hilarious at the same time using the villains as fish food while the three of them escape , I do like the three telling more power about their powers, I laugh a little when tsuyu say that Izuku is the problem child of their class I feel like that implies to every Omnitrix owners but still great to see the three team up.
Now with Ochaco and Todoroki, there we todoroki using his ice powers to take out the majority of the villains along with the mutated monster hamster, but the major surprise is the reveal of the mysterious bounty hunter is none other Tetrax, that got me by surprise I was expecting six six or Khyber but this is awesome and the fight between Ochaco and Tetrax is incredible with Ochaco using her Venus smash on him and he's still standing and her swearing at Tetrax that is really funny, I hope that become like her thing when she get really angry yells out at her enemies. Now Ochaco wasn't alone when Tetrax was demanding for the Omnitrix todoroki was there with them so my question is well todoroki along with, tsuyu and lida join the plumbers ?
Finally we get to see the nomu and the help of Dr animo this nomu became a real monster, I wonder if he mutated the other nomu or this is a test run? but not only that Nue just spotted Izuku something tells me things are about to get dangerous for Izuku.
Can't wait for the next chapter .

CreateGunner1209: Honestly I bet All Might wasn't listening to Nezu either, he probabily zoned out and looked for any excuse to leave, but all his attempts must have failed in this case. I hope this latest chapter had more surprises for you, especially in regards to Thirteen.

I agree that probably all Omnitrix wielders are problem children.

I was planning for Tetrax to appear here for a while mainly so Izuku could get Diamondhead but also because I like the character. SixSix will eventually appear, and I hope to include Khyber somehow later on. As for your question about Iida, Tsuyu, and Todoroki becoming "space cadets" alongside Izuku and Ochaco…as of now I have to say No they will not. BUT things can change later down the line.

Finally, I hope you enjoyed Nue vs. Deku, it definitely wasn't in our hero's favor. Please let me know your thoughts on this chapter over all.

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Guest: Oh my gosh this is insane I hope deku can fight off his ex friend but I bet that deku has a shocking Ace over him if you know what I mean?

CreateGunner1209: So, as you have seen Izuku was not able to fend off his former friend, and no Buzzshock did not make an appearance, sorry. I wanted Four Arms a chance to shine (even if he did get beaten up) but I think I can give Buzzshock some action in a few chapters from now.

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Periclod594: I enjoyed this chapter very much, and seeing Ripjaws being useful feels me with joy. Poor Ripjaws, such an underrated alien, having so many incredible and useful abilities, but backed down by his weakness, and makes people look at him down because of that weakness. The omnitrix can create a suit that can protect people from NRG's radiation, and you would think it should be able to create a rebreather for Ripjaws while he is on ground.
Have a nice day.

CreateGunner1209: I love Ripjaws too and I feel like he was underutilized in the show too. That said, his species do apparently gain the ability to breathe out of water as they grow in age. But because I don't want to make Izuku and his aliens initially OP I kept that weakness for now.

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Guest: I like chromastone better, but diamondhead's cool too i guess

CreateGunner1209: I like Chromastone too, but I wanted to introduce Diamondhead first. I do, however, have a way to include Chromastone.

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Guest: what i like the most, and makes it my one of my most favorite crossover fic's (top 3) is the originality. is something similar, but fresh, you got all characters done right, the interactions are on point, and the story itself has caught my attention and interest from the first chapter, and i salute you for it, and the roster of aliens, while not one would ever pick, but very interesting nevertheless. One of my favorite things about this fic is Thirteen, his personality, interactions, his past as a plumber, his heroic demeanor, and him being Izuku's mentor is something i must applaud you for, for it is very interesting concept i'm sure not many have thought of (me included) but a breathe of fresh air nevertheless.
I'm sure this fic will continue to impress and surprise in the future, because it is in the hands of someone who has what it takes to take this fic BEYOND PLUS ULTRA!
Stay safe and have a wonderful day.
Later.

CreateGunner1209: Thank you, thank you, thank you. So this story is essentially a "what if" series, but I wanted to put my own spin on things, but I also had certain goals. For example, this is one such goal: the characters' personalities had to remain intact (if I do change them then it should occur gradually and with time). So I'm glad to hear that I have been successful in keeping the characters correct.

Another goal was to make small but impactful changes: Thirteen being a Plumber and Izuku's mentor, Ochaco getting OFA, etc. I thought that these would be a good way to change the story and make it more interesting. It great to hear that you like this, because it took quiet a bit of time to come up with it.

I'm also glad Ch.1 was able to catch your attention. To be honest I've been feeling that I should go back and edit that chapter a bit because I didn't fine tone my way of writing yet. But I am glad to hear that you liked it.

I too hope I can keep up the good work and impress you further. I really hope I can take this fic "Beyond! Plus Ultra!"

And finally, you stay safe too.

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Divino: Hey again, loved the chapter - I'm bracing myself for the next one! I enjoyed the interaction between Tetrax and the kids, as they're not used to facing an opponent with such an unearthly, resistant response to their quirks.
I was going to ask, will you ever come to a point where you'll re calibrate the Omnitrix into the Alien Force prototype? I know its a bit of an "eeeeh" question, since if anything like that would happen I'd guess it'd be around Season 4 or 5 (which isn't even out yet lol).

CreateGunner1209: Great to hear from you again, I hope you liked this chapter. I know I did. Did Tetrax live up to his hype or was he a bit underplayed? How was his interaction with Izuku?

Anyway, let's answer your question. All I can say is…yes. The Omnitrix will eventually get calibrated, but I haven't fully decided on when or where. I do have a few ideas, but nothing has stuck to me yet. That said it would definitely be a later season (either Season 4, 5, or even 6 depending on how long 5 is). Also just to clarify I do read the manga so I have other ideas on how to incorporate it from what I've read.

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BlueRanger-Lyric: How, I just finished reading this chapter and I'm still liking how everything is going, now I'm left wondering if anyone will be able to get back at campus and tell the teachers and All Might what's going on, and for some reason I feel like Deku's classmates will ether make up a stupid name for his new alien formers that he'll end up using like "Let me guess, you call this one Diamondhead?" And then "I like it, Diamondhead it is" or they get annoyed with his puns and they say something that leads him to using them to make a name for it, like "Do you really have to go big with your chill puns" then "Big with my chill puns... that's it, Big Chill!" And everything thinking how stupid the names are and the puns he uses, and now I'm left wondering and kind of questions he'll ask Deku and Uraraka about the Omnitrix, and I would love to see Deku be responsible for Kevin (Even though it's not his name) getting so angry that he becomes a fusion of the aliens he has within him, with something like this "Come back here Deku, I'm not done with you!" "But I'm done with you, you said it yourself, we're not friends, truth be told, we never were" or something like that, still I look forward to seeing what comes next

CreateGunner1209: Can I safely assume a lot of your points and questions were answered during this chapter? From how Diamdhead got his name to Henzu's newest form.