Ch. 11

It was crazy as it was suicidal, but, Izuku didn't care. It was the furthest thought from his mind. His feet and heart took control, turned him around, rushing back to the central plaza. Where All Might, his mentor, engaged and took over fighting the villains. Any by villains the main ones, top ones. The dangerous ones All Might came to save Izuku, Tsuya, Minoru, and Mikey from. Before any really damage could be done to them, or worse...though much couldn't be said about Aiwaza. Who took much of the beating, not from going up against the...lesser villains. But, from engaging with briefly with Shigaraki (whom was thought to be the final Boss), widely mistaken. Aiwaza's injuries came heavily from the large black-muscular humanoid villain. Who's strength would have easily broken the teacher, if not for the timely arrival of All Might. U.A. would have been short a teacher and the world short of Pro Hero.

Thankfully that was not the case, All-Might managed to get Izuku, his classmates, and teacher away from the battle (now happening) to a safe distance. Making sure Aiwaza was taken care of first. Instructing them to do so, which his words where followed (despite Izuku's protest and Mikey's...Mikey's...insisting on staying, to add his...rad skills jokingly, which All-Might outright and sharply refused). His words would have been followed...if Izuku didn't know the truth about his mentor. The truth that might...might expose and could possibly end All Might and his career as a Pro Hero. He couldn't let that happen, he...just couldn't. He had some knowledge about that mindless large villain...Nomu. That could be very beneficial and he could...could help too. He had too.

He just had too.

Even if he didn't have much control over...his Quirk just yet. It didn't matter, he was working to become a hero, thoughts like those...they didn't matter. All that mattered was helping others no matter the situation.

And the situation didn't seem to tip in the fight with All Might and Nomu. The villain was able to keep up with every punch and speed of the top hero, producing shockwave after shockwave. That surprised the hero at how well a foe this Nomu was. With each strike All Might managed to land, the villain absorbed its impact. Over and over again. Like it was nothing.

A feat just left the hero...a bit...puzzled. Puzzlement that Shigaraki answered, no matter how many times All Might delivered a punch on the villain, it would just be absorbed. Again and again. And with strength equally matched with the Pro, the hero now had a match. One that he could not easily defeat. One that could with each punch All Might delivered, return it with the same force. This wasn't good, not at all, All Might knew he had to do something against this...mindless and cruel creature.

Fast.

Time was running short with him, he could feel his limit approaching faster. Luck for him his mind devised a plan quicker, one he knew had to work. If punching wasn't going to solve anything or subdue Nomu, then the best thing to do was to...immobilize it.

Wrapping his arms around the creature's waist, All Might with a heavy and mighty heave, lifted Nomu over like a wrestler, and piled drove into the ground head first. With such strength it shock the area.

It was victory!

Or so it seemed, once the cloud of dust and smoke began to settle from the attack it wasn't a victory. Having read through All Might's plan, Kurogiri used his warp gate just in time to save Nomu from being buried and immobilized. Half of Nomu's body was through the portal, while the rest remained in an under arched position, like an upside down bride, under the hero. Coming out the other side, Nomu used this opening and grabbed hard onto the Hero's weak point. Squeezing and breaking skin, blood started to seep through the Hero's white shirt. Pain shot through All Might like a fire, he wanted to scream but held it in. He couldn't show the pain that wrinkled inside.

Otherwise risk being exposed.

Grunting as Kurogiri's portal and Nomu slowly started to drag the hero into the gate. Where Kurogiri would finish him, by means of crushing him no...slicing him in half, ending the hero.

It couldn't end like this, Izuku...he couldn't...he didn't want it to end..I won't..I won't let them kill you he cried. There's still so much I want you to teach me. I can't be how it all ends! I just can't! Memories and emotions overflowed through him. From the moment All Might took him on as his successor. From their training to everything! I'm coming!

Your body reacted to his declaration, like an electric current of some sort. Your heartbeat quickened. Izuku-chan! You could feel it! You could feel him! Like a strong wave, his emotions where..they were spiked in levels you could barely realize...it was like...you could feel him tremble from the distance. Even though you where closing it. Eyes locked like heat missiles where Izuku was.

Central Plaza.

His own fear mixed with determination was a strange mixture that flooded you with uneasiness within your stomach. That you nearly lost focused for moment and fell from the sky. Lucky you managed to refocus at the last second.

Izuku was reaching closer...wait! Something was wrong! His aura spiked again, this time it was..out of...was it...it had to be..fear? Yes, it was. It was unmistaken, he was afraid. It nearly screamed at you.

His aura.

For a moment you stopped midway for a second, the trail behind you halted too. Bringing your hands together in prayer, whisper Izuku's in them. Over and over again. After the fifth time, continue. Not the best idea, you had to admit, but...had to reach Izuku so he could come back safely. Finish the mission and enjoy pizza with your sister and friends. This would all go away, just like it always did.

These villains where nothing really, lesser than the subordinates of the Foot Clan. From what you've witnessed and encountered. So dealing with whatever might be causing this spike within Izuku, could easily be handled.

Or course in (hopeful) polite way.

Thank goodness you could repel. Enough of that now, Izuku! He needed to be cared for. Fueled, race through the air. Like a shooting star that Leo noticed out the corner of his eyes. He just barely managed to spot May zip overheard, while keeping his attention on the matter before him. With a mighty kick, send the villain back hard to the ground. The Mountain Zone provided some...well...it wasn't concrete jungle but he had to adapt fast with this terrain.

Lucky for him, he managed to. Barely, his footing was a little off but he got his balance back enough to deliver some hits at the villains he, Momo, Jiro, and Kaminari where surrounded with. Jiro holding a sword Momo created thanks to her Quirk, to defend herself. Leo could see clearly she was not trained in its melee combat. Unlike himself, but she held herself well it. Thinking on her feet with hit.

Momo created a staff, like Donnie's, as her weapon. She seem to be handling herself well with it. Not to Donnie's level but it was enough to get his appraise. And those dark sharp and intellectual eyes, analyzing the situation before them was impressive. Her mind and Quirk where an excellent pair. And with his sharp mind...Wait!

What was thinking!?

Shaking the thought away, refocused. Just in time too. Sliding to the side, just in time as a villain swung (badly) their mighty fist at him. Leo swept the villain's legs from under, delivered kick to their back. Sending skidding across the ground. It was hard not to grin, but he did so quickly.

"Leonardo!" Momo shouts.

His head and ears respond. Turn to her and the others. They where a few feet away, he hadn't realized, he'd become separated from them. Hearing Kaminari's shriek, Leo's leadership rushed over him and sprinted over to aid his classmate about to be attacked. Momo and Jiro managed to hold off their attackers, kicking one back the punk girl, grunts annoyed. Gripping the hilt of her weapon, holding her ground. Kaminari nearby still shrieking in fright at the approaching villain, having enough Jiro gets ready to snap, when the sound of metal clashing mixed with Kaminari's stunned gasp held her words.

Turning to the sound finding Leo, standing before the blonde with his katana as a shield pushing back against the villain. That for a moment seemed shocked at the feat Leo was doing. Kaminari felt the same, Leo's eyes like steel on the villain. Ready to cut like a blade, sent a small shiver through the blonde. It was a good thing the mutant was on their side. The villain was rather large, but Leo paid no mind. His instincts took over, fear left him like a simple breeze, stared the villain equally hard back.

This was some sort of joke? The villain smirked, a mistake on his part. It happened so fast, barely anyone blinked, Kaminari had to do a double take for a second after catching his breath. At what just happened. Momo too. She knew Leo was skilled, as many from the Hamato clan were known for, but she didn't except this. Then again...it was to be expected when he used his quirk. After all.

Something Leo still was trying to get a grasp on, it showed...when the villain raised his other large hand and threw from the side a Leo. Whom he thought was solely focused on blocking him, was gravely mistaken. Leo's other hand like lighting grappled the villain's wrist, twisted back it crunched, like something out of a movie scene. Flipped the villain over, landed his knee to their stomach. Kaminari was sure he heard the villain's stomach burst or something. Whatever it was, defeated the villain. They dropped instantly from Leo's strike. The second the body hit the ground did Leo come out of his...trance like state. The silverish hue lampshading his blue irises, faded, returning his eyes back to normal.

"You okay?" Leo asked turning to Kaminari, the boy nods.

"Dude than-"

"Later!" Leo cuts him off, snatching him by the collar pulling him back with Momo and Jiro, the four of them together. Each with their weapon out except for Kaminari who was still panicking. Fussing over the fact he had no weapon unlike the rest of them and what he could do. Clearly, Leo groaned slightly annoyed by the blonde. He's never experienced battle before. Not to mention..his eyes quickly move along quivering Kaminari, lacks grip on his emotions. Now is not the time to be acting like this.

Focusing back to the villains starting to corner them, Leo's mind reminded slightly divided. Having seen May fly overhead towards the direction of All Might's fight made his mind scream at was she was thinking. And why? He had an thought, it was because of...she knew she wasn't suppose to react suddenly like that. Not without him at least giving some sort of guidance or plan. But, with everyone separated he at least hoped they would just meet somewhere safe with others in their class after dealing with their villains. Wait for him and should they need to engage then...they would.

But, he kicks back another villain Kaminari kind of using him as a shield to behind, right now his mind was here. And his mind needed to stay as focused and clear as it he could make it. His quirk counted on it, managing to do just a few minutes ago to save his classmate. It was just intuitive really, then again, Aiwaza did explain it to him what he believed was just natural all these years, was not.

Sliding a foot back, Leo crossed and locked his katanas up defensively. The silverish hue returned, drew a quick breath, holds himself ready against the approaching threat.

A dangerous threat at that, still Izuku hurried to All Might, the hero saw boy coming to his aide. The mix of worry and fright plastered on the young hero's face, all for the Pro.

All Might didn't want this, trying to get out of Nemu and Kurigiro's hold, he wanted Izuku and the students to get out of here, to protect them. That was his job, his duty as a...hero. The number one hero to that. Not having his pupil coming back to...Izuku truly was selfish.

Reaching a hand without thinking, all Izuku could think about was aiding his mentor. Saving him, without a plan in mind, he just needed to reach the man and...a poor decision, Kurogiri instantly appears before Izuku cutting the boy off ready to warp him.

Izuku-chan! you shrieked. He was going to be...

Warped!

The coldness...the darkness...Izuku he was going to be...

It didn't matter, coldness and darkness wasn't going to stop Izuku. His hand remained outstretched towards All Might. Even with Kurogiri presenting himself before him. With every ill intent to end the boy.

A deed that almost happened. If not for the unexpected arrival of Katsuki. Blasts the villain back pinning him to the ground. Izuku avoided his end. Another one of his classmates comes, Shoto arrives and freezes Nomu. Being careful not to get All Might.

To the hero's surprise and the villains. "One of your poorly trained thugs," Shoto revels "told me your here becomes you think you can kill All Might."

With Nomu frozen All Might uses this chance to free himself from the villain's grip. At that moment another student or better students enter the fight. Kirishima tried using a sneak attack on Shigaraki, to no avail. The villain easily dodged it. Earning a scoff from Raph, who came in a few seconds after. Ignited from head to toe, sais too! Thrust one directly at the Shigaraki, again the villain dodges the mutant's strike. To Raph's surprise.

He was sure he came in a lot more stealthier than Kirishima did. After all he had the training for it. Even if he did somewhat lack shadows around him, his footing was quiet and quick. Shirgaraki moved faster than a mere Foot Ninja, Raph noticed. Jumping back giving himself some distance.

Damn! All Might cruses noticing Raph. He hadn't expected him to actually...he wasn't suppose to be here. Actually, none of them should be here when all this started. Yoshi's words and adamite words rang in the hero's mind. If their father...he had to finish this quickly. Tempted to call out to Raph, bite it back. Otherwise...he'd risk...He just hoped the others stayed away and remained safe. Hopefully Mikey reached the entrance with Aiwaza.

How annoying the turn of events. "Kurogiri, how could you let these brat get the best of you?" Shigaraki chaste his partner. Still pinned down by Katsuki. "You've put us in a real jam."

"You got careless, you dumb villain." Katsuki scoffs. "It was easy to figure you out, some parts of you turn into that smoky warp. You use to the mist to hide your actual body. Kind of like a distraction. Thinking that made you safe. That made me think, that's why we missed. But, if you didn't have a body you wouldn't be needing this neck armor." Pressuring down armor around Kurogiri. "You're not immune to physical attacks that are well aimed." An observeration that was right one, the moment Kurogiri tries to move, Katsuki gives off a few small exploding warnings. Daring and threating the villain not to move other wise he'd be blown away.

It was degrading. As it was embarrassing.

"They escaped uninjured, captured my two strongest men," Shigaraki complimented. "These students really are amazing. They make these villains feel like amatures." His eyes slide for a moment to Raph. Grunts. Turns to Nomu. "Can't have that. Nomu."

At the sound his voice, everyone watches in horror as Nomu frees himself from his icy hold, easily, twist himself up and out of the warp gate, shattering the ice encasing part of his body. Regenerates the missing limbs instantly.

"What the-!" Raph's mouth nearly fell opened. Held it shut, preventing any gasp from escaping.

Fully repaired Nomu attacks Katsuki, on his master's command's. Almost meeting death at the villain's hand if not for All Might's coming in at the right time and taking the brunt of Nomu's attack from Katsuki. Saving the young boy. The power from the villain released powerful shockwave knocking the others back. Everyone was safe, Raph's where wider than ever...the lump in his tightening throat. Clenched further at the damage he saw laid before him.

The damage Nomu did...it's power was different...on a much different level than anything...back home. There's just no...Raph swallows, tries to swallow the lump. While ignoring the trickling beads of sweat that started to appear.

All Might...he was still standing from such a powerful blow. Raph trying to catch his own breath, looks to the hero. Thrown into one of the walls, with minor extra damage added from saving Katsuki. And not just that hot-headed boy, but also...all of them. The flames around his body started to simmer, Raph could feel it in his core...his time was reaching its limit with this Quirk. Feeling himself becoming just a bit light-headed. No matter how he tried to shake it off. Used too much back in that Zone with those other low villains.

Went out too much.

Hopefully none of them got 3rd degree burns.

That was a thought that didn't matter right now. Shaking off his trembling his knees gave off, stands. "Here." Kirishima helps him up. To Raph's surprise. "You okay?"

Raph gives a solid nod. To grunt from Katsuki's side snicker. Raph's fist flinches to react, drops, no wasn't the time. Right now, they had something bigger than pity pride to worry about.

Gripping his sais, stands with the others. Ready to assist All Might in taking down the villains. Quietly and swiftly, Raph swallows a breath of air, fueling his flames. This should hopefully last him a bit longer.

And how much longer before you reached Izuku-chan? Where you too late to reach him? No, you could sense his aura just fine...yet it was still...wild...yet at the same time calm. He wasn't the only aura you felt...Raph's, you felt his! He was alright too! Upset, but alright. There was a slight drop in his for a moment, and there was one more, that boy. From class, the two-colored one. He was there too, with Izuku-chan.

Pushing forward and faster, closing in, open your mouth to call, get hit back by a powerful shockwave. That nearly knocked you out the sky, if you hadn't surrounded yourself in a sphere. Still, it wasn't enough to hold up against the power. Such raw power, your own heart nearly sunk from it. Collecting yourself, drop under the next wave just in time, it just barely missed you. Diving up come up, continue.

There!

Up ahead, you spot them! Your heart jumped with joy, upon seeing Izuku and Raph well. As far as you could see, taking another look notice they along with two others from class, where struggling a bit against the producing shockwaves of All Might and Nomu's fight. Without thinking speed to their aid. Hand out. Drop down suddenly, surprising them, stand before the five boys. Produce the same golden dome as you did before back at the entrance. There was a small difference, Izuku noticed, you didn't say the word: Repel.

The walls of the dome came up, stopping the powerful shockwaves. "Whoa.."Izuku stared wide-eyed at the protection May produced. She stood there calm, her eyes featureless. Golden-yellow hue covered her eyes completely and those..markings again...and..that smile. Calm smile on. He knew she was focusing on keeping the shield up, so...effortlessly.

It was so warm and...Izuku almost became swept up by its effects. Was he dreaming? Because this felt so..."May!" Raph's cries snapped Izuku out of whatever he was in. "Put it down! May!"

"What?" Izuku turns to you, nearly gasped at what he saw worried the mutant. She was...May...the dome was cracking! She was...the force and power of the shockwaves...they where...

They were going to break your dome! One hand wasn't good enough, you realized...each punch the hero and villain delivered was stronger than the last. It lashed against the dome. This much force...power was...another one came. Slammed against the side, slide you back. Almost lost your balance. Thinking quickly dig your heels in the ground and pushed back.

It was hard to tell if where struggling. You had to keep this up, despite the shakiness in your arms and...it didn't matter...the others...Izuku-chan..Raph...protect them. Keep it up! Everything was going to be alright! It's just like back in New York.

Yeah.

You just had to keep them from...you needed to use the other hand...itching to use the other hand...refuse. Did you have enough to do this? Sliding your eyes to try and follow All Might, whom Izuku-chan was clearly worried about. It was ringing off him. Your mind was nearly screaming. Raising your other hand, you do it then!

That way then...it hurt so much!

But, not as much as...you needed to ease the aura.

Raph's eyes screamed with his voice for you to stop. He broke from the guys, dashed over, amazed them for a moment how fast a turtle could actually move. Raph kept shouting for you to stop, but, it was clear either you didn't hear him or turned a deaf ear. You hadn't stopped, with your other hand out aim in the direction the fight was happening an small orb began to form (you needed just a bit more to do this...even if it was...), slide your eyes back lock them with Izuku.

Smile.

To him and him alone.

It was a smile that...left this stung something in Izuku, he couldn't quite...it wasn't the way smile gleamed softly on your lips or the way your eyes warmly assured him. It was the words that came from your lips, that pushed his legs to reach you.

The words seem to come out muffled, but Izuku heard them from you clear as day. Even when you spoke his name, with suffix at the end. He wasn't sure what it was you were planning on doing, but, he just had a gut feeling it wasn't...good. Raph knew, the panic wrinkled on his brown. Izuku wished to know, those markings on you seem to creeping further up along you, and...something else.

It flickered...from ends of your hair.

"May!" Raph and Izuku holler.

A holler became nothing more than an fading echo, smiling softly to yourself. Apologize and whisper, "Reflect..." Turn from them, a warm light swallows them. The others cover their eyes from the blinding light.

All Might delivers his final blow to Nomu, sending the villain straight out of the USJ. Shaking the whole place, April and the guys stop feeling the vibrations, and spotting Nomu being launched out.

Mikey's mouth fell to the floor with a huge smile. "Dudes! Nice!" He laughs.

Donnie lift his vizors in awe and lost of words. The power was just...wow. April stared too for moment, when she remembered her sister. "May!" Rushed off, the others follow, Donnie had to pull Mikey with them.

The villain defeated, there was nothing left. All Might stood before Kurogiri and Shigaraki as smoke slipped from his muscles. There wasn't much time and he hadn't the strength to move another inch. Nothing left to do, but bluff. Standing before the two and students behind him. Protected by the golden transparent dome, decorated in thick long cracks all over.

Hmmm, so it stood. Kurogiri took noticed, eying Raph and May. They will be rather pleased.

The cracks moved up further on the dome, shattered the second All Might barely drew a breath, and a your body toppled like a sack to the ground.

Almost.

Izuku dives to you. "May!" Catching you. Raph hurries and drops to his side. Shaking you furiously. Calling to you, but there was no response. It was like shaking jello-o. What did you do? "May? May!" Izuku cries in hopes something, but, nothing. Those markings...remained. They...seem to faintly glow...just a bit. He wasn't sure what that was for...he wasn't sure if you were breathing...was your heart...

Shaking you some more, Izuku gasped. "She's..."His eyes wavier to Raph. Holding you more. "She's cold. She's numb!"

Those reached the ears of the others. Damn it! All Might cursed. That wasn't suppose to happen...

What an interesting turn of events. Kurogiri's eyes slit. Unfortunate, they won't be happy. He looks to Shigaraki, it was clear the young man cared little about the information.

Or so he thought. "The bug zapper went out." Shigaraki mocks starts scratching his neck. "Never liked bug zappers."

"Enough!" All Might raises his voice, glaring hard. Warning him.

Izuku kept trying to reach you, but, no response. He wasn't sure what he should...holding a motionless body in his arms...just what did you do? And...what about April? How was she going...she'd be devastated to see her younger sister like this. The look...Izuku didn't want to imagine it, but forced itself in his mind. Yes, he saw it...the grief twisting itself on April, her eyes...her blue eyes staring to sink seconds after. She'd fall to her knees or come running crying.

For sister.

Cries that would fill USJ. Cries that made him cringe. Would he carry May's body to April? So she wouldn't have to run all the way over here? Or would..be to ashamed to pick himself up and go over to her? He wasn't sure...he wasn't...May...all she wanted to do was tour everywhere. He promised her that much, even if she did gear him into promising...that's all she wanted...in just one day...she was so thrilled to start! It showed in her eyes, she hung on each word he said.

Excited about every turn, every corner. It amazed her beyond anything he could understand. And when she stepped foot on U.A. campus she was just...she could barely contain that brimming smile that radiated. That turned into a gleeful giggle. After her nerves melted away. She was just so...

The others watch Izuku cripple. Trying to remain strong, but the way he held the body spoke volumes. He'd stop calling out her name. Raph did too. Yet, unlike Izuku, Raph seem oddly calm. He set his sais to the side and held his arms out to Izuku.

"Give her to me."

He told him. Izuku wasn't sure why, about to object, if not for the firm look Raph gave. Complying Izuku hands him the body, trying hard not to shake. Taking you from Izuku, Raph rest an ear to your chest...sighs.

Raises a hand, stops. "She's alright."

Words that swelled in Izuku, that turned to confusion. "What?"

There wasn't time to explain, following Raph's eyes, Izuku looks down to you. Those markings where slowly fading away and...he noticed the tip of your fingers slightly moving. Followed by your chest slowly rising and falling.

"She just...she was just being stupid." Raph said, with no further explanation. Stands. "She just has to, recharge. She'll be fine."

The breath Izuku held, finally comes out. Even the few tears in the corner. He wipes them away. "That's good to hear. But," remembering the situation around them. With you out, left them some what vulnerable. Someone would need to keep you guarded.

But, who would? From what Izuku knew, you're the only one who can really produce protection. And if someone had to hold you while they defended themselves would leave them at a huge disadvantage...meaning they would...

"I can encase her." Shoto said. They look to him. He explains. "I can use my ice to encase her, giving her some protection. It'll be cold enough to keep the others came and maybe provide some defense. It's the best choice we have right now."

It was a thought. One that didn't need thinking. What choice was there really? "Yeah. Okay." Izuku agrees. Though makes sure it was alright with Raph. Who grudgingly agrees.

Setting you down, Shoto quickly and carefully encases you in ice. "There. She'll be fine. For now."

With one task taken care of, now on to the more important one. Facing the villains.