Chapter 16
HELLLLLOOOOO EVERYBODY! MY NAME IS, THE ONE, THE ONLY, ZAYDEN STORMVOID! I HAVE RETURNED FOR ANOTHER CHAPTER AND THE CONCLUSION OF THE USJ ARC OF MY HERO POKEDAMIA!
Last time, we had All Might vs Nomu with shocking reveal after shocking reveal, from Shadow Pokémon and Shadow Altaria, Nomu being a half-Pokémon, half Human abomination with two extra arms, and All Might with a an Ultra Beast, Buzzwole, who tag teamed Nomu and sent it blasting off agai-I mean for the first and, hopefully, only time. Now we see the aftermath of that fight and the mayhem I have in store for this and the future of this series.
But first, let's see the reviews:
Firefox122: Hey, no apologizing for making long reviews, they make me genuinely interested to see. But glad you liked the fic so far, yeah the grammar issues are sometimes unavoidable. I've got aspergers and end up trying to type as fast as I can think to keep the flow going but ends up with some spelling issues. For the Pokémon, I tried to make them as prevalent and important as they can be, since this is essentially a Pokémon world, where they are supposed to be an everyday part of life, mixed with the real world, but one where Quirks got dumped into the mix and people are seeing them as the new hotness but Pokémon are still there and important. Blue Screen? Deku's system will straight up combust into flames if that reality check gets through his Rhyperior-thick skull. I won't say much about what to expect from Shadow Pokémon or how they will be dealt with, but let's say that Izuku and Mr. Taishi's group will play an important role against them.
Guest: And I do understand that and apologize if I come of as a bit radical or some crackpot, conspiracy theorist. Not everyone can notice or know about everything that's going on about a subject. Like I didn't know that Martian Manhunter was actually causing controversy, and it would be easy for Lois to be fooled by Martian Manhunter, guy's a telepath as well so he could figure out how to act like Martha by either reading Lois's mind or Martha. All I am saying to you is just information that I heard from others and saw. Honestly, I'm not surprised that you didn't find anything controversial, because as far as I'm concerned none of these movies have things that should be seen as controversial or fussed about, but hey that's the world right now, crazy, stupid, nobody wants to proven wrong, and everybody wants to seem like some prophet or knight by pointing out controversies that aren't even there or harmful. The main gripe I had with the controversy surrounding Justice League and Joker was that SJWs and their shill media companies harassing awesome movies because they don't fit into their narrative of the fans suck and pleasing them is bad or racist or whatever ist or phobe they toss out to shield themselves and the companies caring and listening to a vocal minority that doesn't speak for everybody and would never be satisfied but they will just complain about something else or think its not good enough. Sorry for that long rant, I just got fresh out of hearing about the Master of the Universe bullshit and how they ruined Another popular franchise.
HanBaron: Yeah, I actually have. Big fan of his videos, especially with his Every Pokémon and move of every Type explained and his latest videos where he gave a new type transformation for every Castform and Rotom, some of which I have been considering adding to the series since they were so cool and interesting. My reason for picking Cinderace as All Might's Pokémon was mainly because of their similar appearances, Cinderace's ear can look similar to All Might's hair, Cinderace's Pokedex often says that its a showboat like All Might, and is generally is the generally most popular of the Galar starters, from what I've heard. No, I gave Intellion, or rather its pre-evolution, to Todoroki, who I believe would fit better.
Yellowpikmin88: Shadow Mewtwo was actually a thing in Poken but that was just the one and likely with a different form, I forgot most of its story, and they are a thing recently in Pokémon Go, but who really plays that anymore? Also, yes more Ultra Beasts will appear in the story and Izuku, and maybe his classmates, will also be getting Ultra Beasts. Can't say which, but you guys figure it out.
StallionWolf: Well they were a thing Way back to the Generation 3, back when all attacking Pokémon moves of a certain type were either all physical or special, so a little leniency can be given for only recently giving them some attention. Plus, there are Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Go, used by Team Rocket Grunts, but nobody really plays that game anymore, especially when people can't even go outside the confines of their houses to find more Pokémon. Also, expect for love to be given to these dark versions of Pokémon, like more Shadow Pokémon, more unique Shadow moves, and every Shadow Pokémon clearly different than their original forms rather than just a Pokémon with a dark aura around them, like something along the lines of Shadow Lugia and Mewtwo.
Oh Also, I forgot to mention something about Buzzwole, his attack that All Might ordered: Close Combat: Rapid Beast. You can think of this move as a sort of Ultimate move equivalent for a Pokémon but not something like a Z-Move. What it is more specifically was All Might ordering Buzzwole to attack with multiple rapid Close Combats and Bulk Ups, hence why the word Rapid is in it and Beast to reference its Ultra Beast status
With that finished, as always, I don't own My Hero Academia, which belongs to Horikoshi and Bones Studios, who I hope they pull out all the stops for the My Villain Academia arc or there Will be Hell to pay, or Pokémon, which belongs to Nintendo and Gamefreak, both of whom better start releasing some news over the Gen 4 remakes and Legends Arceus or I'm going to lose my mind.
Now, LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
Power From the Heart
Third POV
"Keep your hands up! And no Quirks or Pokémon."
Momo and Kyouka gritted their teeth in frustration. 'How the hell did it come to this?' Momo thought angrily.
Standing a few meters away, another Villain popped out of the ground like a Diglit. The Villain was tall, mostly shirtless but covered by a green set of Kevlar armor. His head was also covered by a skull helmet, like a Marowack but more humanoid, two blue eyes glaring out of his eye sockets. The Villain also seemed rather skinny. Momo and Kyouka figured that combined with their Pokémon and Quirks, that the Villain would be easily beaten.
However, what kept them and their Pokémon from attacking was Kaminari, still suffering from the drawbacks of his Quirk and in the Villain's hands, hoisted by his jacket. What made things worse was his Pikachu, Sparky, who was likewise held hostage, trapped in the spiked grasp of a Britannian Stunfisk, likely the Villain's. Unlike her dunced-Trainer, Sparky struggled from her capture only for the Britannian Stunfisk to squeeze harder, the Electric Mouse Pokémon hissing in pain at the pressure of its grasp, as well as the spikes poking and digging onto its body.
Kaminari's Elekid stood beside them, gritting and growling in outrage at its Trainer and fellow Pokémon's capture.
"Use your Quirks or your Pokémon, and Stunfisk and I will kill your friend and his Pokémon." The Villain repeated, hoisting Kaminari up and Stunfisk flexing itself, Pikachu cringing in discomfort.
"Kaminari's helpless." Momo whispered to Kyouka, waving off her Kadabra and Wartortle from attacking. "And that Stunfisk is its Britannian form, a Ground and Steel Type. His Pikachu's attacks are useless against it and its grasp is nearly absolute." Upon closer gaze, Momo could see the spikes that pressed dangerously against Pikachu's body. 'Its grip is dangerously strong. If we so much as make a move, it could pierce and kill Pikachu.' Momo tried dispelling the image of the spikes impaling Kaminari's Pikachu.
"Dammit. That Villain totally caught us with our pants down." Kyouka growled, glancing at all the Villains and their Pokémon passed out on the floor. "We thought that massive discharge of electricity would knock them all out, but he saved himself by keeping himself underground. Rookie mistake." She likewise waved as her Pokémon from attacking.
"I feel a little bit of brotherhood with other Electric Type Pokémon and Quirk users, so I don't want to kill him. " The Villain raised his other hand, it sparking in yellow electricity, Kaminari whimpering in fear at the sight. "But I Will if you Make me."
Momo and Jirou's eyes widened in surprise. "An Electric Type Quirk." Momo gasped out, she and Kyouka reluctantly raising their hands up in surrender. "He must be who Iida and Todoroki said is jamming our communications." She glanced over at her Wartortle and Kaminari's Elekid. 'This makes things worse. I don't know if he can fire that electricity or if its contact based so Wartorle could be in danger from it and he's the only one of our Pokémon who can truly damage the Stunfisk and free Pikachu. And I don't know if he is immune to electricity or can absorb electricity so any chance that Elekid could shock him is pointless.'
"That's better." The Villain said, satisfied before stalking over towards them slowly. "Don't move a muscle. Let's take this nice and slow."
Kyouka looked down at her feet before breathing deeply. "You know, you two dudes are so lucky." She said, the Villain stopping in his tracks while Momo looked at her confused. "People with Electric Type Quirks are destined for mainstream success."
"Huh?" The Villain said confused.
"What are doing?" Momo whispered.
"I mean, even if you didn't want to be a Hero, there are tons of jobs you can do in the city, right?" Kyouka continued. "Your kind of Quirk is in high demand. Which makes me wonder, why did you want to become a Villain in the first place?"
Momo looked at Kyouka confused before her eyes widened in realization at the sight of Kyouka's right jack growing and sliding down her back towards her feet. 'I see.' Momo thought. 'Jirou can attack from a distance without moving if she can plug her jacks in without moving. And if she can stun them both with her speakers, we might have a chance for Kadabra to pry Stunfisk open and pull Pikachu and Kaminari out of the Villain's grasp.'
"You don't have to answer." Kyouka continued, her jack going all the way down to her boots where they slowly inched towards the plugs. "I just thought it would be interesting to know."
But before she could plug it in, the Villain shouted "Aha!" He raised his sparking hand closer to Kaminari's whimpering face, causing her to stop and the two girls to gasp in surprise and fear. "Nice Try! Think you could distract me that easily by appealing to my ego or something?" Kyouka gritted her teeth, frustrated, recalling her jack back before the Villain harmed Kaminari. "I'm not some dumb Villain that can be outsmarted by a couple of kids. You need to take hostage situations seriously."
'Dammit.' Momo cursed mentally, noticing several of the unconscious Villain and their Pokémon starting to stir and awaken. 'And the Villains are starting to get back up. If we don't do something soon, we'll be overwhelmed again, and with no way to defend ourselves without hurting Kaminari and Sparky.'
"So here's the new deal." The Villain called out. "Either this idiot is going to die, or you are. How about that? You can save either his life, or your own. Heheheh, so what's it going to be, girlies."
Kyouka and Momo felt more frustrated as the Villain continued coming near them. 'Come on, Momo. Think. Think.' Momo thought in a panic. 'What can I do to help? What should I do?'
At the USJ Plaza...
Deku, Bakugou, Kirishima, and Todoroki all looked in awe at what they witnessed. All Might, partially covered in the residual dust from his final attack, defeated the Nomu, with the help of that unknown Pokémon. The Pokémon-Human Hybrid that seemed unstoppable was sent flying by two with the Symbol of Peace standing victorious and smiling.
"Huh, I have gotten weaker. Back in my heyday, 5 hits from myself would have been enough," All Might declared, pounding his fist over his chest. "But today it took both me and Buzzwole, along with 360 mighty blows!"
'H-He did it.' Izuku thought, smiling in relief. 'He defeated it.'
'Was there ever any doubt.' Eevee mentally replied, himself relieved.
'I gotta hurry.' All Might thought, realizing the steam that hissed out of his body and the incredible strain after going for so long. 'My time's up. Gotta end things fast.'
All Might turned back towards the Villains. The Shadow Altaria was off to the side, Cinderace and some of the students Pokémon that weren't sent nearly flying facing it, while the Warp Villain, the Hydreigon, and Shigaraki stood a few ways away from him. "You've been bested, Villains!" All Might declared. "Surrender! We want this to be over with quickly!"
While the Warp Villain remained silent and unresponsive, Shigaraki shook, his arms and legs trembling, both in fear and anger. "No. No! He beat me! He's not any weaker at all!" Shigaraki started scratching at his neck violently. "And Look what he did to my Nomu." Shigaraki glared hatefully at the Symbol of Peace. "He cheated! He cheated! He's just as strong as he has always been. Don't tell me I've been lied to."
"What's wrong?" Shigaraki snapped out of his mutterings to look at the ever-smiling Hero. "Not attacking me? Didn't you say that you were going to clear this level earlier?" All Might glared at him with blazing blue eyes. "Well, Come and Get Me! If You Dare!"
Shigaraki took a step back at those determined eyes, fearfully shivering at their strength.
"This is...intense." Bakugou gasped out as he and the others watched.
"As expected, he doesn't need our help." Todoroki said. "He's got this covered."
"Uh, yeah but," Kirishima looked over towards Shadow Altaria. "What do we do about that?"
"All Might and that Pokémon will take care of it too." Todoroki said. "Cinderace as well. Us and our Pokémon will be a liability towards him."
"Uh, yeah right." Kirishima nodded. "Hey Midoriya, we should head back to the others, right? Don't wanna get taken hostage or get in his way."
Izuku stared at All Might, inspecting the Symbol of Peace as he stood towards the Villains, frowning. 'Wait, something isn't right.' He said internally. As he looked closer, he noticed the steam spewing from All Might, how he panted and how his form subtly shook. His eyes widened in horror. 'He's bluffing. He can't beat them. That steam. Its being hidden by the debris but the steam coming off of him is the same one that always happens when he deflates. He's out of time.' Izuku looked towards Buzzwole, noticing it on its knees, its form shaking and panting as well. 'And that Pokémon, whatever it is, its also tired. The guys don't see it under the smoke from the debris but its on its last legs. Maybe from using all those moves back to back. Its either on its last legs or its experiencing all that recoil from those moves and is trying to recover, like a Pokémon after using Hyper Beam.'
'Crap, I can't fight them.' All Might thought, confirming Midoriya's worry. 'That Nomu guy took too much out of me. Buzzwole helped, but even still, I think I can only move 7 steps before I give out and transform. I have to stall before the teachers get here, or the Villains flee.'
"What's Wrong?! Are You Scared?!" All Might taunted out.
Shigaraki flinched in fear. His body shook until he snapped and went back to scratching at his neck violently, like he was trying to shred the skin off. "If only Nomu was Here! He'd rush you right now!" Shigaraki growled hatefully. "Pound you into the ground without giving it a second thought!"
"Don't fret, Tomura Shigaraki." Kurogiri spoke up to the leader. "Look at him. He has definitely weakened. Nomu was successful in weakening him. And he's on his own." He gestured towards the Buzzwole and the students. "Look. That Pokémon is on its last legs from so many attacks, and the children are too afraid to step in. Our underlings are also getting back up." The Warp Villain gestured towards the awakening Villains. "And did you forget? We still have Altaria and Hydreigon." Both Pokémon growled out in response. "We likely still have a few minutes before the reinforcements get here. If we work together, we can finally Kill the Symbol of Peace. To Kill All Might."
Shigaraki stopped scratching. "Yeah." He said. "Yeah you're right. He have no choice, we have to do it now." The Villain glared at All Might. "The end boss is right there. Its time to finish it!"
The students noticed the recovering Villains and Pokémon behind them, as well as Hydreigon and Shadow Altaria as they cried out.
"All Might and his Pokémon can handle them, but these guys are ours for the taking." Kirishima said, hardening his hands and his Pokémon coming to his side. "Let's knock the daylight out of these guys."
"For once, you're speaking my language." Bakugou said, mini-explosions sparking in his hands and his Pokémon likewise by his side.
"Will you be joining us, Midoriya?" Todoroki asked the green-haired teen.
Midoriya did not respond, continuing to look at All Might. 'I'm the only one who knows what's really happening.' Izuku thought. 'He's gone past his limit already. Cinderace is already taken a lot of damage, and that other one is barely standing. There's no way they could stop them or keep up with that Warp Villain now. If they attack...he's done for.'
Izuku clenched his fist, green lightning sparking around him. 'Eevee, Pikachu, Combusken.' Izuku mentally called to his Pokémon, who stared at him. 'If Shadow Altaria or Hydreigon attack, come at them with everything you got and don't worry about me.'
'Izuku...what do you mean by tha-'
Before Eevee could fully respond, Hydreigon and Shadow Altaria roared and rushed towards All Might, Shigaraki and Kurogiri following in tow. Buzzwole looked up and rushed forwards, clashing against the Hydreigon, its large arms holding back its chomping hand mouths while backing away from its lead head's bites, clearly holding its already weakened form back, but itself too weak to push back. Cinderace rushed likewise slamming another Blaze Kick into Shadow Altaria, sending it, and himself by proxy, away from All Might.
'So this is it.' All Might thought, gripping his fists as he readied a last ditch effort to attack.
"Consider This Revenge For What You Did To Nomu!" Shigaraki growled out as he rush towards him.
'This is bad.' All Might lifted his arms in front of him, taking a stance. 'Where is everyone?' He noticed Buzzwole holding back Hydreigon and Cinderace keeping Shadow Altaria busy. 'I need...backup!'
Suddenly, All Might and the Villain felt a gust of wind and quickly turned to find Izuku flying towards them, green lightning coursing wildly throughout his body.
The guys barely noticed Midoriya move as they looked towards where he flew towards.
"Midoriya!" Kirishima yelled.
"IZUKU!" Eevee screamed.
"BOSS!" Pikachu called out.
"YOU IDIOT! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" Combusken cawed.
"Him!" Shigaraki gasped out. "He's fast!"
Izuku flinched in pain, feeling his right leg flopping in the wind. 'I controlled it earlier against Nomu, but my leg broke.' Izuku quickly thought. 'I used my leg to shoot me forwards, but I went overboard. But that's alright.' Izuku shook off the pain as he sailed towards the Villains, aiming for Kurogiri's armor. 'I can catch them! I Will Keep Them Away!'
Izuku pulled back his fist, charging it up with One For All, green lightning sparking wildly. "DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH ALL MIGHT!"
"I Won't Fall For That Again!" Kurogiri yelled as he and Shigaraki acted quickly, the Decaying Villain shooting his hand into Kurogiri's portal, the portal opening up and his hand shooting out towards the approaching Midoriya.
'That hand.' Izuku's eyes widened, remembering what the Villain did to Aizawa's elbow.
"Say Goodnight, Brat!" Shigaraki laughed out.
'Young Midoriya!' All Might mentally yelled.
'No.' Izuku thought, his eyes widening, memories flashing through his mind. Of his mother and tearful, smiling face, his Pokémon in Eevee, Pikachu, and Combusken, and All Might the day he passed on One For All to him. 'I won't let it end this way!' He thought of the friends he made at U.A. and before, from Momo, Uraraka, Hagakure, Iida, Asui, Mina, Kaminari, Kirishima, the rest of the class, even Bakugou, Serena and their promise. His emerald green eyes turned and glowed blue. 'I WON'T LET IT END THIS WAY!'
As if on instinct or something else, Izuku left hand shot forward, reaching out towards Shigaraki's hand. His hand opened up, palm outward, Izuku feeling a surge of power, something unknown, yet familiar well up and expand. As the two's hands reached closer, a tiny spark of green lightning lit up in Izuku's palm. Izuku's eyes glowed blue, instinct taking over as the surge of unknown power shot out. Out of Izuku's hand a flash of blue light shot out.
All Might flinched and look away from the blinding light. 'What is this?!' All Might cried out mentally. As the light started to recede, All Might looked back, eyes widened and gasping in awe.
Clasped in between Izuku and Shigaraki's hands was a blue orb of light and energy, surrounded by wild green lightning, and orb he knew fully well what it was: An Aura Sphere.
"GGGGAAAAHHHHHHH!" Shigaraki howled in pain, feeling like his hand was grasping fire and tried to pull back. The orb followed as Shigaraki pulled his hand back, the orb sinking into Kurogiri's portal midway. Lightning shot out and engulfed Kurogiri.
"RRRAAAAAGGGGHHHHH!" The Warp Villain roared out, his body fizzling and shaking as his misty body was attacked by the lightning.
Izuku's eyes ceased glowing, widening in confusion and shock over the orb in his hand. He and Shigaraki both pulled their hands back, the orb exploding out in energy and blasting them all back.
Izuku tumbled onto the ground, his body shaking. 'W-What...happened...' He thought groggily as he opened his eyes. 'Why do I feel so...tired...' Izuku made to stand up but flinched in pain. He looked at his left hand that he tried to lift himself up with and found it also broken, like his leg. 'Its...broken...b-but...how? Was it...because of that orb...that p-power?' Izuku tried to find that unknown power that he felt swell up, but only found a buzzing headache and a wave of exhaustion. 'W-What's g-going o-'
"GGGAAAHHHH!" Izuku snapped out of his thoughts as he looked over to the Villains. The Warp Villain was on the ground, his body cackling in green electricity, and groaning in pain, while Shigaraki was on his knees, clutching his right hand with his left, which notably had his pinkie lifted up, the right hand swollen purple and broken, the fingers bent backwards and it steaming like he grabbed something hot.
"Y-Y-You b-broke my h-hand!" Shigaraki growled, glaring at him with eyes of pure hatred. "You Broke My Hand!"
Shigaraki rushed towards him, madness and rage in his eyes and his unbroken hand out towards him. "YOU FUCKING BRAT!"
"MIDORIYA!" All Might yelled, who made to rush to him.
'I gotta...move...' Izuku tried to get up, fighting both the sudden exhaustion and broken leg and hand. 'But...so...tired...'
"Die! Die! DIE!" Shigaraki yelled as he he reached and made to grab Izuku.
BANG!
Shigaraki recoiled away from Deku, Izuku's tired eyes widening slightly to see that a bullet went through Shigaraki's hand.
"GAH!" Shigaraki cried out again.
The stunned students looked behind them, confused.
All Might smiled and looked to the bullet's direction. "They're Here!"
A couple of more loud gunshots were heard, along with the sound of a couple finger snaps. Over with Momo and Kyouka, they were shocked to suddenly see the Electric Villain falling to the ground, his shoulders shot by two bullets and blooding shooting out. The Villain cried out in pain and let go of Kaminari. At the same time, two blasts of water crashed onto both sides of Stunfisk's body, the Trap Pokémon crying out in pain as it, mistakenly, opened its body out.
Momo's eyes widened. 'Now's our chance!' She thought. "Kadabra, pull them in with Psychic! Wartortle, Water Pulse on Stunfisk!"
Her Pokémon reacted quickly. Kadabra's eyes and spoon glowed blue, Kaminari and Sparky glowing likewise and pulled towards them by the Psychic type Pokémon psionic power. Wartortle formed a ball of water and hurled it at the stunned enemy Pokémon. The Pokémon could only open its eyes before the orb crashed onto it and exploded into a wave of water that launched it to the cliffside. The debris cleared to show it had fainted from the three super-effective Water Type Attacks.
Kyouka grabbed Kaminari while Loudred caught Pikachu. "Got Them!" Kyouka called out.
"That's great." Momo said, quickly looking back to the other recovered Villains. They all stood still and raised their hands in the air in surrender. "They're not attacking."
"Guess they don't want to get shot at as well." Kyouka said. "But speaking of, how did he get shot?"
Momo perked up and looked towards the USJ Entrance, from where the bullets came from. "Could it be..."
Over at the entrance, the Villains and their Pokémon looked up to see a mass of figures walk up to the steps. "Sorry everyone!" Nezu's voice called out from the top. "I apologize for our tardiness, but we got the teachers here just in time!"
The students at the entrance smiled relieved. "Its Iida!" Uraraka cheered relieved.
"YOUR CHIEF CLASS OFFICER HAS RETURNED!" Iida declared, multiple Pokeballs opening and flashing. "I HAVE DONE MY DUTY! AND I'VE BROUGHT REINFORCEMENTS!"
True to his words, besides Iida were the U.A. teachers and their Pokémon. From Present Mic to Cementoss, Ectoplasm, Snipe, Vlad King and even Nezu, perched up on Vlad's shoulder.
"We've got three kids and 6 of their Pokémon in the Mountain Zone." Snipe informed, spinning his revolver and reloading from the shots he fired, his Inteleon beside him still aiming its fingers towards the Zone. "Had a little hostage situation there, but the girls pulled through."
The Villain below attacked, them and their Pokémon rushing up the stairs towards the teacher, while others fired on them with their projectile-based Quirks and moves. Present Mic stepped up, his Exploud beside him. Mic pulled his head back before screaming. "YYYYEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH!" Beside him, Exploud roared out a powerful Boomburst, the two's supersonic screams blasting back the ascending Villains and Pokémon and incapacitating the rest who clutched their ears in pain.
Ectoplasm opened his mouth up and out came smoke which split and formed into multiple copies of Ectoplasm who flew towards the Villains. His Gengar jumped into the air and created duplicates of his own with Double Team and flew beside his Trainer's copies.
"Our priority is to protect all of our students and to swiftly deal with that Pokémon." Nezu ordered.
"Yes sir!" The teachers complied.
"Crobat, help All Might's Cinderace deal with that thing." Vlad King ordered, to which the Bat Pokémon nodded and flew.
"You too, Salazzle." Midnight said, her Shiny Pokémon jumping and running towards her destination. As the two Pokemon raced towards Cinderace fighting against Shadow Altaria, Salazzle exuded purplish gases from its body, causing the Pokémon and Villains to cough and even pass out.
Crobat flew quickly, going behind the distracted Shadow Pokémon. Its top, larger wings glowed purple and slashed at Shadow Altaria with Cross Poison. The Shadow Pokémon cried out in defiance and tried attacking with a backhanded Shadow Break only for Crobat to zoom away quickly. The Shadow Pokémon was then engulfed in flames from the Shiny Salazzle.
"Hey, let's help out with that thing." Kirishima said, the first of the three to shake out of his shock. "Let's have all our Pokémon fight that thing off."
"Agreed." Todoroki nodded.
"Don't tell me what to do, Shitty Hair!" Bakugou growled out. "I was already going to get them to do that!"
Izuku's Pokémon looked conflicted on whether to go to Izuku or follow his orders. Eevee ultimately, shook his head and turned to the other two. "Let's go." Eevee said. "Izuku will be fine. For now, we follow our Trainer's orders."
"Y-Yeah." Pikachu nodded.
The three ran up to the rest of the Pokémon to fight against the Shadow Altaria.
Shadow Altaria was being pummeled by multiple Flamethrowers, Pin Missiles, and Sludge Bombs from Crobat, Kirishima's Quilladin, Salazzle, and Todoroki's Vulpix. Shadow Altaria, roaring in anger, spread its wings out and rushed at them with Shadow Rush. Rhyhorn charged at it, its horn glowing white and spinning from the move Drill Run. They clashed and contested in strength, Shadow Altaria slowly gaining ground and pushing the Spikes Pokémon back. Todoroki's Darmanitan tossed up Drizzile into the air and roared. Drizzile formed a Water Pulse and fired it down onto Shadow Altaria while an Avalanche formed around it, from Darmanitan, passing it harmlessly and crashing onto the Shadow Pokémon with the Water Pulse.
Shadow Altaria cawed in anger, mistakenly letting go of the Shadow Rush and getting attacked and pushed back again by Rhyhorn. Its wings glowed purple in Shadow Break and knocked the Rhyhorn aside just in time to get bombarded with Quilava and Charmeleon firing Flamethrowers at it. It defended itself with its dark wings before spreading them, canceling the Fire Type attacks, bringing its head up and back down as it fired a purple beam into the ground. The Shadow Rave spread out to all the Pokémon against it, but just as it popped up, a Dazzling Gleam from Alolan Ninetails blasted them all into pieces while also blinding the Shadow Altaria.
Before the altered Altaria could attack again, it sensed a presence behind it, turning around in time to get smacked forwards by Onix's Iron Tail. As Altaria was struck, Combusken grabbed Eevee and spun around and around before tossing Eevee forwards like a discus. Eevee flew at high speeds towards Altaria, its body glowing with a trail of white as it flew towards the approaching Altaria.
"Take Down!" Eevee yelled as it slammed its body onto Shadow Altaria's face. Shadow Altaria's head snapped sideways as Eevee crashed off of it, tumbling to the ground before rolling to a slide. The dazed Shadow Pokémon shook of the attack to get slammed into the ground by Cinderace's High Jump Kick, the Striking Pokémon slamming the Shadow Altaria into a formed crater. He jumped away as Bakugou's Gyarados roared and fired a powerful Dragon Pulse on the downed foe, creating a large explosion.
Hydreigon noticed the commotion and pressed its efforts to attack Buzzwole, a Dragon Pulse forming in its head mouth. Buzzwole grunted and noticed, its muscles bulking up and steam shooting out of its needle-mouth. It drew its head back and slammed it onto Hydreigon's head, the Brutal Pokémon's head flying back as it fired the Dragon Pulse to the sky. Buzzwole broke off the hold and rushed at it with another Close Combat, slamming its hyper fast fists into the Villain Pokémon.
"Urgh, the Pros are here." Shigaraki growled in distaste, cradling his own damaged hands by his chest and arms, stumbling back to the groaning Warp Villain. "And my Hydreigon and Shadow Altaria, they are being beaten by all those pests!" The Villain glared hatefully at the scene of the Heroes' Pokémon defeating his team's own.
Shadow Altaria roared out and spread it wings out, clearing the debris and smoke and revealing its bruised and scratched up form. It roared furiously, dark black fire forming on its mouth, and fired out multiple large orbs of black fire everywhere, recklessly attacking every Pokémon. While the Pokémon ducked and dodged out of the way, Combusken raced forwards, body covered in fire from Flame Charge and struck Shadow Altaria. She jumped away as Altaria tried to attack only to jump back and strike again, repeating the processes of striking, dodging and striking again while Altaria tried to hit the increasingly fast Fire Type.
With it distracted, Pikachu jumped high into the air, body sparking in electricity, unknown to all that the mysterious mark on it tail started to glow. "PI-Ka-CCCCHHHHHUUUUU!" Pikachu unleashed a large, powerful Thunderbolt, the yellow bolt of lightning racing towards Altaria, who only managed to turn around to see it. As the bolt struck, the Shadow Pokémon was engulfed in yellow electricity, the Shadow Pokémon crying out in not just anger, but true pain.
All Might, witnessing it all, gaped in surprise. 'Midoriya's Pikachu,' All Might mentally said. 'Is actually causing true effective damage to the Shadow Altaria?!'
Likewise witnessing the scene, Shigaraki growled in fury. "No, no, that isn't suppose to happen." He growled out. "Its game over for real. Get up, Kurogiri. We have to get out of he-ARGH!"
Shigaraki cried out as another bullet from Snipe shot out his shoulder, quickly followed up by a bullet in his other shoulder, and one on each of his legs. Shigaraki fell to the ground, but before anymore bullets could hit him, Kurogiri finally got up and shielded Shigaraki with his misty body.
"We need someone to capture them from a distance." Snipe said as he continued firing on Shigaraki and Kurogiri.
"I-I'm on it." A weak voice gasped out Snipe ceased fire.
Crobat slashed with Cross Poison at Shadow Altaria, pushing it to Salazzle's Flame Lash, and finally onto Cinderace, who Blaze Kicked Shadow Altaria back, the Shadow Pokémon steading itself in mid-air. It panted tiredly as all the Hero Pokémon stood against it. Its eyes glowed red and roared loudly, its body glowing in growing dark aura.
"That doesn't look good." Kirishima muttered.
"Ah, it has finally achieved its Reverse Mode." Kurogiri said pleased. "Now you Heroes will truly suffer its wrath! Altaria, Shadow Burst!"
Shadow Altaria cried out as it formed an orb of dark energy that grew larger and larger till it was the size of a large soccer ball.
All Might looked over at Cinderace. 'Cinderace!' All Might cried out through their mental link. "Counter Shield!'
Cinderace looked over at his Trainer and nodded before looking back at the Shadow Pokémon. He stood ready and started to suddenly do a breakdance on the floor, his feet kicking up flames with Blaze Kick and formed a swirling shield of fire. Shadow Altaria launched the Shadow move towards Cinderace. As it moved, the world seem to slow for Cinderace. 'Build up momentum.' Cinderace thought. 'Form a protective shield of flames. Wait for the right angle...' As the orb came near him, Cinderace's eyes widened. 'There!' Cinderace stuck his leg out in a sweep and caught the orb and started to spin around with Shadow Burst in his fiery kick.
"What?!" Kurogiri cried out.
Todoroki gaped surprised. 'Those moves.' He thought.
'Using a mixture of built up speed and fire, Cinderace's Flame Shield has picked up enough wind and heat to have the attack flow with his kick.' All Might mentally recalled.
"FIRE!" All Might ordered.
Cinderace, Buzzwole, and all the other Pokémon complied. Buzzwole sped up and flew behind Hydreigon and slammed a Hammer Arm on its back, sending it flying towards Shadow Altaria. Quilava and Charmeleon both charged up and fired Flamethrower while Gyarados fired a Hyper Beam. Quilladin formed a Seed Bomb, while Rhyhorn and Onix both fired Rock Tomb. Vulpix unleashed Flamethrower, Ninetails a Moonblast, Drizzile a Water Pulse, and Darmanitan with an Overheat. Salazzle fired up a Flamethrower of her own while Crobat shot Sludge Bomb. And Eevee's white tail charged up and shot Swift, Combusken fired a Flamethrower, and Pikachu another Thunderbolt.
"COUNTER SHIELD: PYRO REBOUND!" Cinderace roared as he kicked the dark orb back at Shadow Altaria, now wrapped in flame of Pyro Ball and Flame Kick. All the attacks clashed against Shadow Altaria and Hydreigon, sending them both flying and crashing onto the cliffside with a large explosion.
The Pokémon and their Trainers shielded their eyes from the wind and dust picked up. As it and the debris cloud cleared, Hydreigon was shown fainted while Shadow Altaria stood on its legs, panting and heavily bruised but still standing.
"What?!" Kirishima cried out. "What's it take to bring this thing down?!"
Kurogiri narrowed his eyes. "No, Shadow Altaria is close to fainting. Its own attack plus the others has weakened it out of its Reverse Mode." Kurogiri said, bringing out two Pokeballs, one an Ultra Ball and the other the one that Shadow Altaria came from. "We have no choice. Return." Two beams of red energy shot out and encased the two Pokémon, Altaria at first protesting, but the two returned to their respective Pokeballs. "Let's Go, Shiga-URGH!"
Kurogiri was cut off as his body was once more being pulled and sucked by a large vacuum. "No! Its-" Kurogiri looked to the entrance to find Thirteen, held up by Sato and Machoke, the guilt culprit. "Black Hole!"
As Kurogiri struggled against Black Hole, Shigaraki lifted his head and looked to the Symbol of Peace, standing strong and facing them. 'I may have failed to kill you this time, but your days Are Numbered!' Shigaraki mentally raged, glaring murderously at All Might, who coughed up blood and slowly wiped it away. 'All Might! Symbol of Peace! I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!'
Shigaraki's head disappeared inside Kurogiri's shadowy person, and soon too did Kurogiri.
The whole of the USJ was silent aside from the tired pants from the students, pros, and Pokémon as the attack on the USJ had finally ended.
Izuku groaned in pain, attempting to lift himself up by his good arm and leg despite the tiredness and pain. "T-They're gone. Its over." Izuku groaned out. He gritted his teeth, his not broken hand clenching tightly. "B-But, I couldn't do anything. I-I couldn't help you, All Might."
"That is far from true." Izuku perked up and looked towards the sound of All Might's voice. Half of the pro's lower body was hidden by the smoke and debris, the upper half showed half of All Might's body still muscled while the other shrunk and became his true, skinny self.
But what truly mattered to Izuku was the smile on All Might's face. A proud smile, directed at him.
"You fought bravely and provided me a few precious seconds, and wounded the Villains too." All Might smiled. "Without that I would be dead by now. Young Midoriya, You Saved Me, once again. Today, you were my Hero."
Izuku gaped in shock at his Hero, the Hero who called him his Hero. Tears filled Izuku's vision and gave a cracked, whimpering smile of his own. "T-Thank you, All Might." Izuku whimpered out. "I'm just *sniff* so happy that you're okay."
All Might smiled back proudly.
"IZUKU!" Izuku heard before he was tackled in a hug by a crying brown-furred Pokémon. "YOU'RE ALRIGHT!"
"Eevee." Izuku smiled and leaned onto the Pokémon.
"BOSS!" Izuku heard Pikachu's voice before the yellow furball tackled him into a hug as well. "YOU"RE ALIVE! AND HERE I THOUGHT I WAS NEVER GOING TO CHEW YOU OUT EVER AGAIN!"
"Pikachu." Izuku chuckled at the Pokémon own way of expressing his joy.
Izuku then felt something whack him on the head. "YOU IDIOT!" The feminine voice of Combusken roared. "IF YOU JUMPING INTO DANGER ALL WILLY NILLY IS WHAT I WAS GOING TO GET OUT OF A TRAINER, I WOULD HAVE GLADLY KEPT BEING A WILD POKEMON!" After he rant, Izuku felt Combusken's arms wrap around him. "Just...be more careful next time."
Izuku chuckled sadly. "Promise." He replied, a small smile on his face.
All Might smiled, no fully deflated, at the scene in front of him, before turning his attention back to his own Pokémon.
Standing far away, Todoroki looked at the entrance and the teachers that arrived. "If all the teachers are here, then that means the rest of the campus is safe." Todoroki noted, recalling his Pokémon. "Its clear that they only attacked this off-site facility."
"Hey, Midoriya!" Kirishima yelled out as he ran towards Izuku. "Are you okay?! What was that just happened?!"
"I'm alright, but I can't get up." Izuku answered honestly.
"What?! Are you hurt?!" Kirishima asked again.
All Might smiled finished returning both Buzzwole and Cinderace. 'Ah, Kirishima. Glad to see him looking out for his fellow classmate and friend.' All Might thought and nodded in approval. Suddenly, his brain clicked in realization, sweat pouring down his brow, panicked. 'Oh Crap, Wait! If he comes over here, he's going to know my secret!'
Izuku picked up on this too, panickily looking between both Kirishima and All Might. "Woah, Kirishima, Wait! Stop!" Izuku yelled.
Before a confused Kirishima could stop and ask, a wall of earth was raised and blocked both All Might and Izuku from Kirishima's sight. "For your safety, please stand back, young man." Kirishima whirled to find that it was Cementoss. "Go and join your classmates at the entrance, and leave the injured to us. We'll take care of them."
"Oh, okay, Got it!" Kirishima said, his fire back in his step before turning and running back to Bakugou and Todoroki, yelling at them to head back to the entrance.
Izuku, his Pokémon, and All Might sighed in relief. All Might fell onto his butt and panted tired. "Thanks for that. You saved my butt, Cementoss." All Might thanked the cinderblock-looking teacher.
"No problem." Cementoss smiled. "I'm actually a big fan of yours."
All Might chuckled. "Still, I'll be sure to autograph something of yours in thanks." He replied.
"That would be appreciative." Cementoss bowed in thanks. "But for now, we should sneak both of you to the nurse's office. I will say that that was rather reckless of you, All Might."
"Unfortunately, I had no other choice." All Might replied, wiping some of the blood off his cheek. "Those Villains were extremely dangerous. Especially that Nomu I sent flying."
Izuku frowned, worried too about the strength of the Villains and the two that got away.
Over at the entrance of the USJ, while the teacher headed to the various sites to apprehend the Villains and their Pokémon and secure the students, Midnight sighed in disappointment. "I can't believe we let them escape." Midnight sighed, petting her Salazzle. "After everything they did here."
"I'll say." Snipe nodded, tipping his hat.
"They did catch us completely by surprise." Nezu admitted, Vlad King letting him down to the ground. "But now is not the time for self-beratement. Right now, we must focus on the safety and well-being of our students."
Midnight and Snipe nodded.
Over with Bakugou, Todoroki, and Kirishima, the three were walking back to the entrance when they met a familiar sight.
"Hey, are you three okay?" Taishi walked up to the three, hands in the pockets of his coat.
"Mr. Taishi!" Kirishima exclaimed and waved. "We're fine! We are just heading back to the entrance with the others!"
"Good, well don't let me keep you waiting." Taishi waved them to pass, Kirishima and Todoroki walking past him. Taishi looked to see Bakugou glaring at him venomously. "You should get going too, Bakugou. You wouldn't want one of these Villains to wake and surprise attack you."
Bakugou gritted his teeth and growled. "Don't Look Down On Me!" Bakugou roared out. "If anyone should be worried its you, You Quirkless L-"
"GOTCHA!" A Villain yelled as he jumped out of the bushes beside the surprise Bakugou, the knife in hand. "IF I'M GOING DOWN I'M TAKING YOU WITH ME!"
Before Bakugou could attack, the Villain gaped in pain, Taishi's foot practically buried in his stomach. Hands still pockets, Taishi lashed out a roundhouse kick to the head and sent the Villain flying to a tree, the Villain slumping unconscious.
Bakugou gaped shocked at the Pokémon teacher, who took a hand out of his pocket with a wipe and cleaned his glasses. "See?" He said simple, a smile on his face. "Did you have anything else to say, Mr. Bakugou?"
Bakugou snapped out of his shock, opening his mouth to give the teacher of piece of his mind, teacher be damned, only to be cut off by Kirishima's call. "Hey Bakugou! Hurry Up!"
"I'm Coming!" Bakugou yelled back. He turned back to the Quirkless teacher, only to find him already walking away towards the plaza. He growled and marched off to the others. "Lucky." He grumbled.
As Bakugou marched off, Taishi looked back and examined Bakugou, his eyes glowing blue. Taishi's sight had the world turn black and blue with Bakugou covered in a dark red, raging aura that burned like a hateful inferno. Taishi frowned. "Hmm. Concerning." He muttered before he continuing walking.
He walked up to the center of the battle between all the Pokémon of the students and teachers against...it. Taishi kneeled down and examined the burnt, pitch black ground, his hand glowing blue. He examined the ground and shivered, uneased. His eyes glowed blue and the world became black and blue again. He looked to the ground and found a menacing deep, dark purple aura that screamed malevolent.
"Very concerning." His frowned deepened, his other hand clutching onto his amulet.
Later...
The students, sans Midoriya, stood outside the USJ, all their Pokémon recalled and Mina being treated by a nearby nurse for her hands. Surrounding the students were several police cars and police, many of them either securing the outside of the building or leading the captured Villains into custody.
"16, 17, 18, 19." A man in a cloak and hat, a Stoutland by his side, counted off as he looked over at the assembled in front of him. He looked over at a sheet of paper and said "Everyone seems to accounted for and alright, except for that kid with the broken arm and leg and some minor burns on the pink one."
Serena flinched at hearing Izuku's injury, a clenched hand over her heart. 'Izuku.' She thought worryingly.
"Hey, Serena, are you okay?" Hagakure asked, a hand on Serena's shoulder.
"O-Oh yeah, I'm alright." Serena replied. "What about you? How are you doing?"
"Oh I'm fine." Hagakure said. "I'm just trying to shake off all that happened."
"I know what you mean." Serena said. "Me, Izu, and Asui had to fight are way out of a lake full Villains and we ended up freezing them in a giant block of ice."
"Oh yeah, I saw that ice from afar as I was heading to the entrance." Hagakure said. "Speaking of freezing, I was over at the Landslide Zone with Todoroki. I mostly just stayed out of his way while he froze everyone."
Todoroki, overhearing their conversation thought 'I didn't know she was there until she knocked out that Villain. I need to better train my awareness.' Todoroki thought. His thoughts then turned back to Cinderace's final attack. 'Those moves. That technique.' Todoroki recalled his Pokémon with Midoriya and Pikachu's Counter Shield technique against his Ninetails. His eyes narrowed 'Just like with Midoriya.'
"Aren't you all worried about moi?" Aoyama posed dramatically. "Where was my sparkling light?"
"Interesting. So the guys you fought were also low-leveled thugs." Tokoyami talked to a group of Kirishima, Ojiro, Kaminari, and Koda, completely ignoring Aoyama.
"Yeah, though I barely survived." Ojiro said, rubbing his neck. "I was overwhelmed, even with Ambipom, and had to rely on hit-and-run tactics."
"Well in the end, those chumps mess with the wrong class." Kirishima pounded his fists.
"Did you miss me?" Aoyama posed and again and asked undeterred to another group.
"So it really was All Might that blasted that hole in the home, huh?" Sero said.
"Yeah, but didn't he have a Pokémon helping him?" Sato asked.
"Yeah, but it was weird." Shoji replied. "It sounded like no Pokémon I ever heard before, but it must have been strong if it helped All Might defeat that large purple Villain."
"Where you think I was?" Aoyama asked again to Asui, who actually listened.
"Um, where?" Asui asked.
"Its a secret!" Aoyama posed again dramatically.
Asui shrugged the flamboyant teen's drama. She thought back to Midoriya creating that whirlpool in the Shipwreck Zone, his insistence to help Aizawa, and swiftly defending her from Shigaraki and the Nomu with such power and courage. "Ribbit." She croaked again, a tiny blush on her face.
"Let's get these kids back to the campus." Asui turned to see the detective in a trench coat speak to a police officer. "They've been through enough. We can save questioning for another time."
"Detective," Asui hopped towards the detective. "What about Mr. Aizawa and Thirteen?"
"The bones in his arms are splintered and he has facial fracturing." The detective pulled out a phone where a doctor spoke, the doctor's voice broadcasting in Aizawa's hospital room, the insomniac teacher wrapped up completely in bandages and his capture scarf torn and bloody. "Fortunately, there doesn't seem to be any serious brain damage. However, his orbital floor has almost been completely destroyed. So, we have no idea if his eyesight will be impaired when he's all healed up."
"Well, you heard the man." The detective said grimly.
"Ribbit." Asui croaked sadly, guilt flooding her conscious for not helping sooner. 'Then again, what could we have done against a creature that All Might struggled against?'
"What about Thirteen?" Mina asked worried, her hands bandaged. "And their Pokémon?"
"Oh there's no need to worry there." The detective said reassuringly. "Despite some severe laceration to her back, Thirteen's going to pull through just fine. As for Aizawa's and Thirteen's Pokémon they sustained heavy wounds but with some healing and rest, they'll be okay."
Mina sighed in relief.
"Oh and All Might is also alright." The detective pointed out. "He's in the nurse's office, being healed up by Recovery Girl, so he should be okay."
"What about Deku/Izu?" Uraraka and Serena asked simultaneously. The two glared at each other competitively, while also receiving a glare from Momo, a teasing smile/twitching eyes from Mina, a jealous grumble from Hagakure, a slightly jealous croak from Asui, and a raised eyebrow from Kyouka.
"How's Midoriya?" Iida jumped in asking, oblivious to the girls glaring at each other.
"Midoriya? Oh the green haired kid, he's doing fine." The detective said. "Recovery Girl's also taking care of him. He's going to be fine."
The group calmed down and sighed, relieved. "Thank goodness." Uraraka sighed.
Bakugou scoffed, uninterested. What was really going on in the blonde's mind was back during when Deku launched away to help All Might, he could barely see him move, and it made the teen more insecurely angry. Adding to that anger was that sudden attack that Deku unleashed on the two Villains, that ball of energy.
"Alright, let's get you all back to class." The detective said, snapping Bakugou from his thoughts at the class agreement.
As the class started to leave, the detective looked to a fellow officer nearby, this one having a head similar to a Skitty. "Sansa, I still have some business in the nurse's office." The detective informed. "I'll leave the rest to you."
"Yes sir." The catman saluted.
"He looks like a Shitty." Mina noticed and muttered.
"Aww, look at his bell." Uraraka quietly cooed.
Meanwhile, still inside the USJ, Nezu looked over the destroyed surroundings and remnants from the large battle, Midnight and Snipe stood beside him as he inspected. "We need security improvements." Nezu said. "Perhaps an entire system overhaul."
"Agreed." Snipe nodded.
"Warp Quirks are pretty rare." Midnight said. "Warping abilities are common with Psychic Type Pokémon like Abra and we have measures against them, but a Villain with a similar Quirk is something completely different, and changes things. It frightening to know a Villain has such a power."
Nezu's smile dropped to a frown at the mention of the Warp Villain and the Pokémon that he seemed to possess. The Spiritomb and the Shadow Pokémon. The latter was frightening and disturbing enough, the implications and dangers that came from that creature, but the Spiritomb was also a disturbing addition.
'Spiritombs are even more rare than Warp Quirks and highly volatile either in the wild or in the wrong hands.' Nezu thought. 'The only Trainers I know to wield the other, very few, Spiritombs are the China Elite Four Member and Japan's newest Champion.' Nezu thought of the two, the silhouette's of two females coming to mind. But for another Spiritomb to show up...'There have been at most 5 confirmed Spiritombs to be exist out in the world, and those were said to have the only ones, but this Spiritomb, in the hands of the Villains, could it be another one...or could it be...'
Nezu made sure to remind himself to have a talk with Taishi after this.
Outside, the detective was about to walk to his police car when a blue haired female police officer ran up to him. "Tsukauchi, sir." The officer said. "Someone thought to be involved in this attack was just apprehended in a wooded area nearby."
"Officer Jenny. Report." Detective Tsukauchi ordered.
"It doesn't appear that there are any injuries on its person and is complying with officer commands, though hasn't said a word so far." Officer Jenny reported, showing him a video of Nomu being dragged away in cuffs and bands. "We are unsure of whether it can speak or if it is even human or Pokémon."
Tsukauchi's Stoutland growled upon looking at the Nomu, clearly offended by the creature's mere presence. Tsukauchi hummed, thinking over what to do with this creature before noticing Nezu, Midnight, and Snipe walking out of the building. "Oh Principal," Tsukauchi walked up to the three, removing his hat in greeting. "I'd like to investigate every inch of the school, just to be safe."
"Of course, please do." Nezu happily chirped. "You'll have full access to the campus. We will definitely need assistance in this matter. I don't care who makes a fuss, you have me blessing."
Tsukauchi nodded pleased and looked to his men. "Teams, proceed as planned!" He ordered.
Just before he could walk away, Taishi spoke up and asked "Mind giving me a lift to the campus, Detective? I'm afraid I also have some business to deal with All Might and Midoriya."
"Sure. Hop on." Tsukauchi nodded and directed Taishi to the car.
"What's that about?" Midnight asked curious.
"Oh, I'm sure that Mr. Taishi is merely curious about the altered Altaria from before." Nezu said in a half-lie.
At U.A. High grounds...
The light of the setting sun cast the room of the nurse's office in orange light and shadows. Izuku and All Might laid in the two beds, the later stripped to his pants and his naked torso wrapped in bandages, along with his forehead. Izuku's broken hand and leg were in a cast. The Pokémon restoration machine had its six slots filled with Izuku and All Might's three Pokeballs each.
"Well, I guess I won't scold you for him getting back here, since it wasn't your fault." Recovery Girl sighed. "Plus, you are in no shape for my scolding either way."
Truthfully, Izuku was currently better off than All Might. As he and All Might were getting taken to U.A., Eevee used Heal Pulse on Izuku and then All Might, All Might declining treatment from Eevee till he was sure Izuku would be safe to be healed on by Recovery Girl. After Eevee healed Izuku up a bit, he did the same with All Might, though to a lesser degree, already tired after using Heal Pulse on Izuku and the fight against Altaria prior. Izuku was just happy that Eevee didn't put up such a fight to get back into his Pokeball and be healed rather than dote on him for every second.
"I can't be sure yet, but I think I shorten my time limit again." All Might said grimly.
Izuku's eyes widened in alarm. "Buzzwole helped share the load of the fight against that Nomu, but I still went past my limit." All Might explained. "I hope I can at least hold the form for an hour or and hour thirty."
"I'm sorry." Izuku apologized.
"Hey, no need to apologize, these things happen." All Might said, sitting up in his bed, showing more of the wrappings around his body, drawing looks of worry from both Izuku and Recovery Girl.
Izuku frowned in worry at All Might, but then noticed the Recovery Machine showed an image of Buzzwole and looked at the strange Pokeball All Might used to bring it out. "Say All Might," Izuku said, drawing All Might's attention. "Speaking of which, what was that Pokémon you used back at the USJ? I have never seen a Pokémon like that before, much less see you use it. Is it some kind of Legendary?"
All Might frowned at the question and looked to the unique Pokeball too. "No, no its not a Legendary." All Might paused before continuing. "Its an Ultra Beast."
"Ultra Beast?" Izuku repeated confused.
"I'll tell you more about it later, but the gist is that Ultra Beasts, like Buzzwole, are not like regular Pokémon, nor are they Legendaries or even Mythicals." All Might continued.
"So, there are more of them?" Izuku asked. "But with the kind of power that it used to fight that Nomu, power enough to go as strong as you, wouldn't those kinds of Pokémon be very easy to spot and find on Earth?"
All Might chuckled and smiled. "That's the point." He simply said.
Izuku blinked, confused by what All Might meant. Before he could ask further, the door to the nurse's room opened up, revealing Detective Tsukauchi and Taishi. "Excuse me." Tsukauchi greeted. "Hi All Might, been a while."
"The Hell?" All Might gasped out, coughing up blood. "I didn't know you were investigating!"
"Mr. Taishi?" Izuku looked to the white-haired teacher.
"Midoriya, All Might." Taishi greeted back.
"W-Wait, All Might, is it okay for them to see you like this?!" Izuku asked worried.
"Yeah yeah, its fine, Young Midoriya." All Might waved away Izuku's worry. "All the teachers know how I look like in this form, although only Nezu, Recovery Girl, and Taishi are the only ones who know about One For All. As for him, this is Naomasa Tsukauchi, my best friend in the police force. He's legit, I trust him too."
"Heh, that's quite the introduction." Naomasa chuckled before bowing in greeting. "Nice to meet you, Izuku Midoriya. I was curious to meet Toshinori's successor."
Izuku smiled and nodded back.
"Anyways, I'm sorry for cutting to the chase but we could really use any information you have on the situation." Naomasa said, his face turning grim. "Especially regarding this Nomu you fought, and the altered Altaria."
"I likewise would appreciate any information you have on it, too." Taishi stepped in. "As a Pokémon researcher and teacher, its important to note what the Villains had done to turn that Altaria into something detestable."
"Yeah, sure." All Might said. "But first, can you tell me if all the students are okay? And Aizawa-er Eraserhead and Thirteen?"
Naomasa smiled assuredly. "Not counting Midoriya, the only student injuries were scraps and bruises, although one had some burns on her hands though she should be fine too. And both of the teachers are in stable conditions. They'll pull through."
'Mina.' Izuku immediately knew that she was who was burned. His thoughts turned to the rest of the class and sighed in relief that they were fine.
"That's a relief." All Might sighed as well.
"We should be relieved that you were there, All Might." Tsukauchi said, looking out the window to see the students walking up to the building, a few of the girls running. "You, Eraserhead, and Thirteen. If you three didn't sacrifice yourselves so much, I shudder to think what would have happened. You three saved that entire class of kids today."
"You aren't seeing the full picture, Tsukauchi." All Might replied. "Those students also risked their lives today. They fought just as bravely as us. In fact, Young Midoriya, Bakugou, Todoroki, and Kirishima too all helped me break free from Nomu's grasp at one point. And just when it seemed that I was done for, Young Midoriya here stepped up and saved me from the Villains. I would definitely be dead if it weren't for him."
"Thank you, All Might." Izuku said, smiling touched.
All Might looked out the window too and smirked. "I believe no Hero Course has ever faced a crisis such as this this early into their training." All Might continued. "They risked their lives and learned what it truly means to be a Pro. I'm sure of it. They will be great Heroes someday."
Everyone smiled, nodding in affirmation.
"I'm sure of it, too." Tsukauchi nodded. "But how about we move you to another room. I'm sure the students are on their way up here to see Midoriya and I don't think you should be here when that time comes."
"Oh crap, you're right!" All might cursed. "Yeah, let's go. Help me up, please."
Tsukauchi helped All Might to his feet. All Might looked to Taishi and asked "You coming?"
"You two go on ahead." Taishi replied. "I would like a word with Midoriya first, about what happened when he saved you from the Villains."
All Might noticed the look in Taishi's eyes, realizing that whatever he was and can do, Midoriya's action was a part of it. "Y-Yeah sure." All Might said. "Just tell me later, okay?"
"Agreed." Taishi nodded in agreement.
As All Might and Taishi walked out, Recovery Girl sensed that she wasn't needed and got up too. "I should go too." Recovery Girl said. "Better make sure the idiot doesn't hurt himself anymore. Call for me if anything happens." And with that Recovery Girl left as well.
"Um, Mr. Taishi, what was it that you wanted to talk about again?" Izuku asked.
Taishi turned to Midoriya with a both calm and yet serious expression. "Its about what happened during your time at the USJ." Taishi replied. "About the Nomu and the attack you created against the Villains."
Izuku froze, thinking back to his fight with Nomu, the memories of it that flashed in his mind, and the blue sphere he created. He froze up, unsure of what to say.
"If you are worried about the truth of your Quirk, there is no need." Taishi said. "As All Might said, I am fully aware of the truth behind One For All."
Izuku sighed, relieved before speaking. "When it all happened, when the Villains first came, I felt a bad headache." Izuku started.
Afterwards, Izuku told Taishi everything. Every detail he found important. Every major occurrence that happened. His experience with Nomu, Nomu's true origins, Shadow Altaria and the feeling it drew from him, and finally the blue sphere he formed.
After he was done, Taishi was quiet, seemingly digesting every bit of information. Though it was hard for Izuku to see what he was thinking of, the man's poker face was perfectly solid, no hint of emotion on his face as Izuku recalled to him everything.
"S-So, do you know what's going on?" Izuku asked. "Do you think that it has something to do with One For All?"
"Hmm, maybe." Taishi said. "You said after the Aura Sphere you created, your hand broke, much like how they do when you use 100% of One For All. Perhaps its gathered up power over the generations either boosted your own power or you tapped into the Aura of the power instead of your own."
"Aura Sphere? Aura?" Izuku questioned. "Like the same Aura that All Might said has been passed down through One For All?"
"Yes, however there is so much more to Aura and yourself that you don't know yet." Taishi replied cryptically.
"Huh?" Izuku said, his face scrunched up confused.
"Pardon me, I believe now is not the time to have this discussion, not after such a difficult experience you had today." Taishi said, walking closer to Izuku. "Perhaps it is best that we continue this topic of conversation for another time, when you and your classmates are all better."
"Yeah, I guess." Izuku nodded, still curious about what Taishi was talking about.
"Well, until then, if anything else like this should happen, give me a call." Taishi said, as he handed Izuku a calling card. "For now, I'll let you rest. Thank you for all the information you gave me. It is appreciated."
Izuku nodded, looked at the card Taishi gave him. It was blank white expect for both Taishi's number and a blue symbol, one that made Izuku's eyes widened. A circle with an x crossed diagonally on it, 18 diamond points circling the circle.
Izuku's mind was bombarded with realization. The mark on Pikachu's tail, the amulet hanging from Taishi's neck, this symbol, it was all the same. Connected.
Izuku looked up to see Taishi looking out the window, a look of surprise and confusion on his face.
"Um, Mr. Taishi, is everything okay?" Izuku asked.
Taishi snapped out of his stupor and replied "Y-Yes, I am fine. I just..." He looked back out the window, Izuku following his gaze and finding nothing. "I swore I saw something for a moment."
"Saw what?" Izuku asked.
Taishi only response was "An old friend."
With that Taishi turned and walked to the door of the nurse's room. Taishi opened the door in time to come face to face with a panting Serena. "Ah, Ms. Mariella." Taishi said a knowing smirk. "I see you are here to see Izuku." Serena blushed. "Well don't let me keep you waiting. Excuse me."
Serena stepped back and allowed Taishi to pass, walking down to where he knew All Might and Tsukauchi would be talking, a smile on his face.
"Izuku!" Serena ran into the room and hugged Izuku into a hug that could rival a Bewear. "You dummy! You Idiot! Running off and nearly getting yourself get killed! You stupid, stupid Idiot!"
Izuku's eyes lowered, burdened with guilt as he wrapped his arms around his sobbing friend, hugging back just as tightly. "I'm sorry." He whispered.
Serena sniffled. "You should be." She replied, earning a half-chuckle from the both of them.
"I know." Izuku said. "But, I just couldn't leave All Might. I couldn't let him die knowing I could have done something. Its-"
"Not what a Hero would do." Serena finished his sentence.
Izuku chuckled. "To think, we've only known each other for only a few months and yet you know me better than anyone else."
Serena smiled, blushing unbeknownst to Deku as they continued to hug.
"Thank you, Serena." Izuku said. "For keeping your promise."
"Thank you for keeping yours." Serena muttered.
"Hmm?" Izuku hummed in confusion.
"Dummy." Serena chuckled before breaking the hug and looked at Izuku with tearful eyes and a smile. "Did you forget your promise?"
Flashback...
"So please promise me that you will keep that promise to him and help others before me."
Serena stared shocked at Izuku, mouth whimpering and hands shaking. After a while of silence, she said "O-Okay." She looked up to Izuku, eyes watered with tears. "I will. I promise."
Izuku's eyes lightened and he smiled, warmly. "Thank you, Serena." Izuku thanked.
"But," Serena lowered her head and said "You have to promise me something too. A promise that you will keep to me too."
"Anything." Izuku said.
Serena looked like she flinched for a bit before steeling herself and looked back up to Izuku with determined eyes. "Promise me, that no matter what happens, no matter the danger you face, or how powerful the Villains get, that when you go and save people...you return to me. You come back to me, alive and well. That you will always win and stand victorious, so that you can come back to me alright!"
Izuku was taken back at the strength in her eyes, strength that would make a Gyarados flinch in terror. Izuku smiled, touched by her friendship, and said "I promise. Till this day and not even my dying day will make me break this promise to you. I promise to come back to you."
Flashback over...
Izuku's eye blinked at the memory before smiling. "Never."
Serena smiled. She raised her hand and traced an x over her heart. "Cross your heart?" She asked, placing her hand over his heart.
Izuku smiled and repeated the action, placing his hand by her shoulder, holding her hand and she his. "Cross my heart."
The two smiled at each other, unaware of Serena's body subconsciously shifting towards Izuku. Suddenly, the sound of a Pokeball opened up suddenly Izuku's face was blasted by a stream of water. "Piplup!" Serena yelled chastising at her partner Pokémon, who laughed at Izuku's misfortune. Soon Izuku chuckled and laughed, followed by Serena their laughter contagious.
"DEKU!/IZUKU!/IZI! MIDORI!" They both heard and were soon tackled by the combined hugs of Uraraka, Momo, Hagakure, and Mina.
What would follow would include the four girls worrying and fussing over Izuku, and a few harsh, but caring beratements from Momo. That would follow by the rest of the class showing up and asking if he was okay, a few beratements from Iida as well, and even a silent nod from Todoroki, all the while Bakugou just stood outside, scoffing before marching away in a huff, the only ones to notice being Kirishima and Izuku.
Izuku sat around as his friends told him all of what happened to them, how they got out alright, and asking him if he was okay. Izuku smiled warmly, happy to see he found his place in this world.
He remembered an old pre-Quirk era philosopher say a phrase that felt appropriate at this time: The Two Most Important Days in Your Life are the Day You are Born and the Day You Find out Why.
While Izuku talked with his class, outside, an small invisible figure floated and hid behind the trees, looking at Izuku. "Ehehehehehe!" The invisible creature giggled as it floated away.
Elsewhere...
At a dark, barely lit bar, the orange light from the bar lighting the room orange and red, a darky, swirling portal manifested. Out of the portal was an injured Shigaraki, grunting in pain as pain spilled and pooled on the floor from where he was shot. The swirling mist receded to reveal Kurogiri, his physical form unhidden by his misty form to reveal a tall, lanky man in a bartender outfit. His head and hands were still the same swirling black and purple mist.
"Ow!" Shigaraki groaned, mistakenly trying to grip the floor with his right hand, forgetting it was broken. "Shot it both arms and legs. A hand shot through and another broken! All those underlings wasted! Even Nomu and Altaria Were Beaten! We failed! Those kids were so Strong! Urgh! And The Symbol of Peace Wasn't Weakened At All!" Shigaraki looked up to an old television with a glaring red eye. "You Were Wrong Master! So Wrong!"
"No, I wasn't." A male's voice spoke out of the television, the screen black with only two word s in purple saying 'Sound Only'. "We just weren't prepared as we should have been."
"I agree." Another male voice spoke, this one more gruff and hoarse than the first one, smooth and calm. "We underestimated them. Thankfully, we failed under that cheap League of Villains name and not our own. What about the creature the Master and I created? Where's Nomu?"
"Yes." The first voice spoke again. "Why is he not with you?"
"He was blown away." Kurogiri answered.
"What?!" The second voice yelled.
"It was All Might's doing." Kurogiri continued. "Without coordinates to his precise location, I couldn't use my Warp Gate to bring him with us. We didn't have any time to search for him."
"This is a travesty!" The second voice raged. "And after All we did to make him as strong as All Might! It was difficult holding that Machamp back enough for me to experiment on! What about Shadow Altaria? How did it fare?"
"It too was beaten." Kurogiri responded. "It was able to stand against All Might's Dragonite and Cinderace, even beating the former, but multiple Pokémon from the students and Heroes, more than a dozen, forced Altaria into its Reverse Mode, and even then it was pushed back. I had to return him or risk losing him to capture."
"This is outrageous!" The second voice ranted again. "That was the pinnacle of Pokémon evolution and science and it was defeated! Impossible!"
"Well, I guess it can't be helped. Unfortunately." The first, calmer voice spoke back up. "However, we mustn't forget Kurogiri's words. It took the might of the Symbol of Peace's strongest Pokémon to defeat Shadow Altaria, along with backup from so many Pokémon to bring it to its knees. That should be seen as quite the success, especially if it were just All Might and his strongest Pokémon."
"It wasn't All Might's strongest Pokémon that defeated Shadow Altaria, it helped him defeat Nomu." Kurogiri revealed. "UB2-Asborption, All Might has it in his possession. He used it against Nomu and both defeated him."
"Ah, so that's where it went." The first voice calmly said. "Well that is an expected variable. It was obvious that someone would have obtained it since then, it makes sense it would go to the strongest of the Pros."
"Power." Shigaraki hissed. "That reminds me. There was a kid there who tried to protect All Might. He was just as fast as him."
"Oh?" The first voice said, interest in his voice.
"He jumped in our way, was as strong as him, as fast as him." Shigaraki hissed as he moved his broken hand, remembering Izuku and the ball of energy he made. "He made an Aura Sphere in his hands. He Broke My Hand! If he hadn't gotten in Our Way, We Would Have Killed the Symbol of Peace! That Brat! THAT BRAT!"
"Naturally, you are upset." The calm voice said. "But it was not a futile mission. We have learned a great many things. Yes, quite a great many things. Gather the Villainous Elite. Take all the time you need. I must remain hidden in the shadows, which is why I need you to be My Face, a Symbol of your own."
"Tomura Shigaraki." The voice addressed Shigaraki, who glared at the screen with eyes full of madness. "Next time, you Will show the world, that It Should be Afraid of You."
Elsewhere elsewhere...
In a dark room, lit up by only green monitors and glowing green boxes of liquid, a figure sat in a large chair, his figure hidden while another stood in the shadows, the green light of the screen revealing only hints of a white doctor's coat and green, gold-rimmed glasses.
"So, that was All Might's successor, wasn't it?" The gruff, rough voice said, coming from the man in the glasses. "The boy Tomura said. Its the next bearer of One For All, isn't it?"
"Perhaps yes, though what intrigues me more is what the boy did." The calm voice came from the figure in the chair. "It is clear that a Chosen is among the first years of U.A. And a Chosen who wields One For All is a dangerous threat."
"You wish to eliminate him?" The man in the doctor coat asked.
"No no, far too soon for that, and, if I'm right on who it is, I don't want anyone to lay a hand on the boy but me." The figure stated. "But for now, it appears that Tomura might need some assistance, now that the Chosen are in play." The large hand of the figure pressed a button that activated a red light. "Come in."
Instantly, a door opened and out came a figure in a black and red trimmed cloak. He walked up to behind the chair of the figure and kneeled. "Master." The cloaked figure's young voice spoke. "You have need of me?"
"Indeed, I do." The man in the chair said. "Or rather, Tomura is in need of you. Go to him when I ask it of you. He will need lieutenants, generals, for the time to come. And you, my boy, will make a fine general indeed."
The cloaked man smirked, his blood red eyes peeking out from the hood of his cloak, venomous, purplish-red whispery aura seeping out from his eyes. On the back of his cloak was a symbol: a circle with a broken x on it, 18 broken diamonds circling around it, and one larger, spiky gem surrounded in a dark vortex in the center.
AAAAANNNNNDDDDD SCENE! Ding dang done! And that's the end of the USJ arc, moving right on into the Sports Festival Arc!
But yeah, a lot to unpack there would be an understatement. We have Izuku using an Aura Sphere, Shadow Altaria going Reverse Mode and Cinderace and all those Pokémon defeating Shadow Altaria and Hydreigon, Buzzwole revealed to Izuku as an Ultra Beast, the Villains rising in the shadows with some new aid, and more revealed on the promise of Serena and Izuku.
Now to be clear, what I meant with that scene was that the first time we saw it in Chapter 15, it was incomplete and only referenced Serena's promise to Izuku, while in this chapter, we see more of that conversation and the promise Izuku made to Serena in return. We also get some fun teasing of ships with Asui, with Kyouka all the more curious.
We also got some more of Taishi, like him kicking the crap out of a Villain and saving Bakugou, which I'm sure the explosive blonde is going to be pissed for a long time. And for those who would think Bakugou lashing out at a teacher would be uncharacteristic, have you seen the way he talks to All Might, Endeavor, and Eraserhead early in the series? Bakugou doesn't lash out at Aizawa because Aizawa made it clear that if Bakugou crossed him then Bakugou's time in U.A. was toast. With All Might and Endeavor, both of them were the Number 1 Hero and look how he acts towards them, in manners that lesser people would not take likely.
So what do you think will happen with the new teacher that's also Quirkless, the reason and messed up justification that Bakugou used to Bully and torment his ex-friend for 11 years? That kind of discrimination and bias doesn't just go away in a few months or getting your ass kicked, as real life has shown.
Also, now for some explanation for the new Pokémon. For Midnight, it was obvious that the perfect Pokémon for her would be Salazzle, its whole things is about releasing pheromones that attract male Salandits wild and they even form reverse harems of Salandits for competition against fellow Salazzles. Yeah, guys have a harem of girls and its lame, disgusting, and misogonistic, but girls do it and no one says boo? Triggering Feminists aside, Salazzle also has the move Flame Lash which is similar to Midnight's whip and Salazzle's Shiny form almost looks exactly like Midnight's costume. And with Snipe, I gave him an Inteleon mainly because of its signature move SNIPE Shot, which shoots watery bullets from snapping his fingers which I felt fit him and a useful solution to the predicament that Momo and Jirou had with Kaminari and Sparky being held hostage.
For Vlad King, giving him a Crobat, the Bat Pokémon, to a guy who's whole Quirk revolves around blood and their a match made in heaven. Also, yes I am aware that Vlad King has a dog in canon which I will replace with a Pokémon here. And speaking of dogs, I felt that giving Tsukauchi a Stoutland was a fitting choice given how dogs are trained by police to sniff out clues and drugs, and it felt fitting giving the detective the evolutionary line of the thought to be first Pokémon to be trained and work alongside humans.
Also, because I forgot to say it last chapter, the explanations for Sato's and Shoji's Pokédexs. For Shoji, as revealed in by his dorm, he only buys and keep the necessities, ie the only thing in his room is a bed mat and light, so I figured giving him the classic Kanto Pokédex that looks to be the most simplest was fitting. As for Sato with the Sinnoh Platinum Pokédex, I originally wanted to give him the Galar Dex because it was the region where we had cooking ramen which would have fit with Sato's cooking skills, but I already gave the Galar Dex to both Kyouka and Sero so I wanted to add in some more variety and decided on the Sinnoh Platinum Dex because Gen 4 was when we made Poffins, sugary sweets that would also fit Sugar Man.
Also, yep you heard that right, Champion and Elite Four exist in this mix of world/MHA world and the Pokémon world, with the Champions and Elite Four of the Pokémon regions to instead be of the real world countries. Also, keep in mind that since four of the regions, Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh are all based on Japan, that only one of those Champions and Elite Four will represent Japan, and you probably guess who.
And with that said, I hope you guys loved the chapter. Leave your thoughts and comments in the reviews below, check out my other stories if it so pleases you, comment what other Pokémon you think future characters will have and what future Pokémon our main and side characters will have next, and which Champion and Elite Four members will represent the MHA countries, and also Please get your shots if you can so we can blow this quarantine life and get out of our homes without dying or looking like ninjas, since people, stupid people, seem to find that wrong.
And with that all said, my name is, and will always be, Zayden StormVoid and I will see you all later.
