Chapter 21: It's time for UA Sports Festival
Kold's POV
I have been training for almost a half week now, and I think it's enough already. I've got a good grasp of what the festival is about. First, would always be a preliminary round in the form of an obstacle race, then the second would be a group round, and finally would be a one-on-one fight. I just hope that I can make it to the final bracket of the final round. The kidnapper was saying that I need to be in the top 3… so, that equally equates that I need to place high.
I may not be a fan of having attention to myself, but Mom's life is on the line. I need to do my very best… no, beyond best is what I should give. Today is the day of the festival, and I am here in one of the waiting rooms exclusively for only class 1-A.
This event is starting to get me shiver, what should I do to ensure my spot in the final round… I don't want to win the preliminary rounds. I need to conserve energy, and strength, and open my mind to the whole possibility of winning. Also, they had this rule that students who have a pre-requisite quirk should give a letter to their adviser to allow them such items to be used during the sports festival. One of those students includes me, so I had to make a letter to Mr. Aizawa to allow me to use my cards during this Sports Festival.
"Ahh man… I was hoping I could wear my costume" Ashido said looking at her gym uniform it was the most boring thing that has ever existed.
"At least everyone is in uniform, that makes things fair, right?" Ojiro said directing the question to me, and I nodded my head in agreement with what he had said.
"Besides we have our quirk training… it is fair to prevent us from using any other things besides our quirks." With that, our attention was nabbed by Todoroki who had singled Midoriya out.
"From an objective standpoint, I think it fair to say that I am stronger than you" Okay that statement came out from nowhere, I thought the only declaration of war that was going to happen is from Bakugo and not from him. "However… you have All Might in your corner helping you out. I'm not here to pry with your relationship with him, but just know that I'll defeat you"
"He is right… we all are going to fight to stand out, and I'm aiming for the top too" That was the only thing I heard from him. He does have a point that Todoroki is oozing with heroic potential, but there is one flaw in that statement of his.
During our battle training with All Might, when he and I fought I couldn't help but notice that he was only using his ice to attack, if he only used his fire against our fight we would be completely annihilated. On the other hand, he uses his fire to just regulate his internal temperature judging by the mere fact when we fought he has little specks of ice in his arms that quickly vanished.
If Todoroki keeps doing this albeit he will eventually stunt his growth, a hero is powerful as his quirk after all. No matter what you're quirk is, it has the power to become great when you only know how to use it, and Todoroki is only displaying that he only knows how to use his ice. That would be detrimental to his career of being a hero. 'However… I have my own problems to attend to; I don't have time to worry about them. I need to stay focused and be part of the top 3. That is all I am asking from this
"Kold, everyone is heading out. Come on" Ojiro said shaking my body and it shook me out of my mind that is clouding with anger and determination. "You okay?"
"I'm fine… let's get going," I said walking out together with Ojiro with a serious blank face on. I might not look like I'm serious but know that I definitely am. No matter who I face, I apologize in advance because I can't hold my mom's life depends on this.
"This is making me nervous, right Kold?" Hagakure asked waving her sleeves at me to notice her.
"Yeah… it is kind of nerve-wracking with all those eyes watching… and judging… your every move like your some kind of pop idol in a concert" Okay I better stop myself from talking because I'm going to scare half-to-death with only that thought.
"Hey, no biggie, we are all in this together, if you're nervous then everyone is too. Look at me for example!" she exclaimed and looks to pointing at herself for reference. I look around at my classmates and notice that what she is saying s right.
"Yeah… tell that to the people who just declared war against one another and the aloof people in the class" I replied pointing out to Shoji and Tokoyami respectively. There weren't showing a tiny bit of nervousness in their faces or body.
"You do have a point, but you are also aloof, so how come your different from them?!"
There was no time for me to defend myself because the announcer just called our class, and one by one we were walked onto the stage of the UA Sports Festival. 'This is it… I'm not going to make a fool of myself and actually do my best to stay in the competition long enough to be in the top 3' I thought heaving deep breaths and calming my head, albeit forcefully, to stay calm and not freak out.
"It's the students from the Hero course… CLASS 1-A!" cheers were screaming left and right, and it starting to get me nervous once again. 'Present Mic really did outdo himself in introducing our class'. Although, it is his job to get things interesting for the masses.
He called the other classes but I am focusing on my breathing and my mind to not freak out. 'Keep calm and carry on… there is no need to be nervous, this is a competition… a competition that involves my mom's life. Yeah… no pressure on my shoulders at all
"For the student pledge we have… Katsuki Bakugo!" Ms. Midnight announced and now she was the host of the first year's sports fest… and I can't help but notice that her apparel isn't really appropriate for a host to show. 'It is still her hero costume so; I guess she could get by it without much thought from anyone
I look at Bakugo's figure as he steps into the mini-stage that Ms. Midnight was standing in. 'I better hope he doesn't say anything provoking… who am I kidding this is Bakugo, he bounds to have some honor in his bone to respect this kind of event' I thought, while in the back of my mind, I was sure that he was doing the opposite of what I wanted him to do.
"…" Silence was covering the entire arena. 'Does he not know what to say?' I thought waiting for his usual remark of beating us all in this competition. "I just wanna say, I'm gonna win" classic him.
I expected too much from him, although… I guess this is okay. He is after all still acting somewhat like how he is… but the difference from his arrogant banter is that today; you can hear a serious tone in his voice. Honestly, I kind of expected this from him. He is after all Bakuguo, the one person who called me a defect when we were kids, and Deku for Midoriya's case.
"Why would you be so disrespectful, you're representing us all!" Iida screamed while doing his signature air chop.
"Not my fault that the rest of you are just stepping stones to my victory" he replied, okay there is definitely something wrong with his attitude. He doesn't usually talk like this. 'Well, not my problem… if he wants the student's attention to focus on him then, I just have to give my thanks to you Bakuguo. You unexpectedly helped me in the long run. Now that you have their attention, I should be fine for the rest of the prelims'
Honestly, Bakuguo really has some balls to declare war on every student in the first year. He provoked the other students by making himself the target… a smart move for an idiot who wants to beat everyone he comes across. Now he doesn't have to find someone to fight because those people will seek him out for a fight.
"Without further due, it's time for us to get started! This is the time when you begin to feel the pain. The first faithful game of the festival" she said while a holographic roulette appeared at her back spinning to choose a category for us. "What could it be!?"
The hologram stopped at the word, obstacle race… just as I expected from UA especially with all the other years it featured the class of first years in the past. "All eleven classes will participate in this treacherous contest. The race is 4 kilometers around the outside of the stadium. I don't want to restrain anyone in this game…" I sense a sadistic look coming ahead, and it reminds me badly of Monica when she tries to flirt with me. "As long as you don't leave the course, you're free to do whatever your heart desires!"
Yup… definitely the same vibe I got from Monica when we first met. "Everyone take your place!" She said while the doors of the stadium started to open.
I grabbed a card from the Kagero clan, they may want to fight but it doesn't mean I couldn't ask them for a lift. Besides, Ms. Midnight said we can do anything we want as long as we stay on track. 'It might garner me attention… but in the long run, it doesn't matter. Mom's kidnapper might be watching my every move, might as well show off to that damn jerk'
I positioned myself at the very back of the group, 'Might as well be in last if I were going to fly out of here' I thought looking at the cramped space. Do people really want to go through there… it's such a cramped space that it can't potentially accommodate this large of a group. If it were up to me, I would have let the other person go first and try to play catch up. If I were last… then bad for me I guess.
The blinker on top of the gates started to disappear indicating that the race is about to start any second now. I stood my ground and readied for the signal to start and for me to summon a unit that could fly me out of there.
"BEGIN!" Ms. Midnight screamed making all the students run to the gates like their lives were depending on it.
I blinked my eyes to clearly see that each one of them is smashing the other in the face. I facepalmed for their idiocy, looks like I got lucky that I'm willing to play catch up. "I guess it's my turn to shine. Sorry everyone but I think I'm gonna head out first" I mumbled while tossing the card in my hand up in the air. "Call, Iron Tail Dragon!"
A sudden screech is heard from a red wyvern dragon with an iron tail, and it too made everyone notice me. "What's this!? Kold from Class 1-A had just summoned a dragon from out of nowhere! Is he going to fly to the end of this race!? Talk about taking the lazy way to win…"
I decided to ignore the color commentary and called Iran Tail to my side. "Everyone look out!" someone said in the crowd and they were scrambling out and made space for the dragon to land.
"Hey there boy, nice to see you again… I have a favor to ask of you. Do you mind if I ride in your back towards the end of this obstacle race?" I said to the dragon which he answered by lowering his stance so that I could ride on his back. Honestly, I was pretty reluctant to summon a dragon at first because of how ferocious their nature was, that is according to fairy tales and folklore, but surprisingly Iron Tail is a docile dragon. Just try not to mess with him.
I made myself comfortable on the dragon's back. I tapped his sides twice, to let him know I'm ready to fly off from here. I held tightly to his skin fearing that I could potentially drop dead if I'm not careful. "Nice and easy boy, you know I can't handle your speed," I said to the dragon rubbing her back neck softly.
"KOLD is riding with the dragon! This boy has too many secrets on his sleeves, what would he show us next!" present mic really does know how to rile the audience.
Iron Tail flapped his wings creating small gust storms that blew some of the students still stuck at the back of the line. "Let's go up!" I screamed with a smile on my face, riding in a dragon's back it was pretty awesome. I forgot how enjoyable it was.
I look down below that some students' feet were glued with ice. 'Classic Todoroki, he really did the same trick at the battle training' I thought looking ahead and seeing that I was just below Todoroki. 'This pace should be good enough…' I thought but what I failed to see was that students were aiming their quirks at me.
"AAAARRRHHHH!" Iron Tail screamed, and I hurriedly tried to balance myself while he was shaking his body. Scales were directly firing at Iron Tails' exposed stomach, and I can't help but also notice that there were vines trying to grab hold of him.
Okay… I did not think this through at all. "Iron Tail scorch the vines and up to the sky!" I ordered the Kagero unit, but it seemed that it was planning something else. I notice that his tail was glowing red, and aiming at the students below. 'My plan is starting to backfire; they're all provoking a beast that should not be annoyed'
"… Calm down boy... there's no need to hurt them. They aren't an enemy, just slice this thing off and let's dodge those scale bullets, alright?" I asked the dragon, and I also saw that Todoroki was speeding ahead of me. 'Calling a large dragon with a lot of students that could catch it is a pretty bad idea'
"Looks like Kold's dragon is stuck in the ground with vines! How can he escape from this!" At that moment Iron Tail had sliced up the vines to free himself from its clutches and continuously flapping his wings to deflect the projectiles that were coming for him. "AMAZINGLY DONE BY KOLD! He deflected those projectiles like it was nothing, and better watch out for that tail because it is razor sharp!"
"Great job Iron Tail! I knew you were up to the task" I complimented the dragon and affectionately kissed his skin with the joy I was feeling. "How about we speed this up and leave these students behind" I suggested to the dragon with a smirk, and without further due, he sped up in time for me to see Todoroki freezing a gigantic robot in his place.
"Let's show them a fraction of your power Iron Tail," I said with a smirk on my face. 'I owe you one for this Todoroki', "Iron Tail Dragon let's slice that robot into pieces!" I screamed and with a sudden roar from Iron Tail, he sped up while holding his tail up, and cutting the robot in half.
I notice another one of the giant robots aiming one of its hands for a punch. "Deflect that with your wings and burn that piece of metal," I said to the dragon with a sadistic gleam in my eyes. 'I hate to admit it, but I am actually starting to have fun with these games' I thought.
However, instead of being burnt by the attack, the robot exploded upon impact. Iron Tail must have reduced its flame attack because I could've sworn he was capable of melting this piece of metal. However, the sudden thought of me accidentally hurting any student from the first years came into mind when Iron Tail actually listened to me. "Thanks a lot for holding back boy!" I said to the dragon and he earned another scratch from the back with his actions.
I knew that these units have minds of their own, but I never expected Kagero units to be capable of restraint. "How about let's continue on to the race and let these robots handle them" I suggested to the dragon and with a screech, which I assumed is his way of agreeing, he flew past the robots left and right and may also stumbling the zero-pointer robots to make it hard for the other students.
"Kold is playing smart; he uses his greatest advantage over his peers and makes it hard for them to fight back," Mr. Aizawa said, with his usual monotone voice that I come to like hearing. It brings a sense of comfort for some reason or is it because his voice registers to me as a lack of judgment. "Class 1-A learn not to hesitate, they see what the real world is like. They felt the fear of facing villains yet, they fight on trying to overcome that fear. They've grown… all of them, and they know to act quickly if they want to stay alive"
'I don't know if I am hearing this right, but I think that Mr. Aizawa just complimented us' though… he could have just kept that all to himself, now I'm being pressured to keep doing whatever the heck I'm doing.
"You coward… come back here!" I heard explosions coming in at me, and I look back to see that Bakuguo has been playing catch up. 'This is bad…' I thought dreadfully.
"Iron Tail keep him out of our way," I said to the dragon, and is now flailing his tail to stall Bakuguo, it also gives me time to think about protecting ourselves from any attack that could be directed at us. 'What should I do… clearly he has it out for me, he isn't even focusing on winning first place. Wait… maybe it could work.
"I thought you were aiming at first place? Why are you suddenly so hung up on fighting me" I said with a smug smile on my face. Well… I tried to but I think it came out kind of forced…
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"During your speech, you said you're gonna win, but how are you going to win if you keep getting distracted. Todoroki is probably out of the 2nd obstacle, and here we are fighting in the middle of it. How are you going to beat him?" I said raising one eyebrow with a smirk on his face.
I can clearly see that he was having second thoughts about engaging me in battle. Right now, he might be contemplating being truthful to his words and fighting me head-on with a dragon at my beck and call ready to engage him whenever he decides. 'Just please… pick the first option. I don't want to exhaust myself fighting you and cooling this docile dragon when it gets angry.
"I'll come back for you next time!" he mumbled turning away from me and quickly speeding up towards Todoroki. Besides, I think Iron Tail's time is starting to run out… he needs to go back or he'll face Overlord.
'That's good that he decided to head for first place…' I thought letting the breath I didn't know I was holding on to. "Come on Iron Tail, no one can mess with us if we're too high up in the sky," I said directing my finger upwards, silently asking the unit to fly at a much higher altitude.
I can start to see the 3 obstacles, which was pretty funny actually. There were mini bombs planted around that place, that with one step could blow you away, but it's not strong enough to cause any serious damage. 'I think I'm running out of time with Iron Tail, but lucky for me I already have a plan before that happens
I look down below and see that some students are having a pretty tough time going through. They had to be extra cautious, and running at high speed doesn't really work, but nice try Iida. Asui is also having a hard time, her jumping skills are amazing, but she can't keep track of all the bombs hidden beneath the ground.
A sudden explosion overcomes my sense of hearing and makes me wince in pain. "WHAT'S THIS?! IZUKU MIDORIYA IS SUDDENLY IN HOT PURSUIT OF FIRST PLACE! STRIKE THAT HE'S IN FIRST PLACE!" that's to be expected from Midoriya… he does have a good head on his shoulders.
I guess it's time to set my plan into motion because clearly Midoriya is still in the lead and knowing him he knows what to do when he loses speed. "Iron Tail, stay still for a moment," I asked the Dragon unit and he responded by flying more smoothly.
'I just need to get to his tail, and then I'll be all set' I thought while holding my hands out while balancing on my way to the dragon's tail. I leaped down a little and held tightly on the tail like my life depended on it. "Now full speed… and throw me to the door as fast as you can. I'll handle the rest when I'm almost there" I ordered the dragon, which albeit I could feel his reluctance to follow.
I felt it too… because no one in their right mind would think something like this and prove that they are still sane in the head. However, I need to make an impact myself… just like what Bakugo had said, I can't keep relying on my units to win all my battles and I have to prove to that idiot that I am strong too.
"RRROAARRR" the dragon screeched gaining the attention of nearly everyone who is still at the third obstacle. 'This is it' Iron Tail sped through the end of the course and whipped his tail with me and at just the right moment I flung myself towards the finish line.
"WHAT'S THIS! KOLD ZYHT IS ALSO DOING THE SAME TRICK AND HE LEAVES THE REST OF THE STUDENTS IN THE DUST ERASERHEAD WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU TEACHING YOUR CLASS"
"This has nothing to do with me…"
At full speed, I passed my classmates and I could see Midoriya and the others just a little ways from where I am. 'Oppss... how do I land?' I thought freaking out at the moment. I thought I had this all planned out, but I guess I was wrong.
I was losing speed and closing in on the ground. 'Crap! If I don't think of something right now I would definitely get hurt' I wracked my brain with a solution and there was one thing I could only think of doing to get out unscathed.
About 5 meters off the ground I rolled on my back, and did a roll flip but I calculated wrong because I stumbled front and had knocked someone with my back. "Ack!" was the only thing I could mutter before I could feel my whole body once again.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!?" I winced in pain from the close scream that I had received from Bakugo. 'Yeah… I, unfortunately, knocked Bakugo when I clumsily tried to stop myself from straight-head butting the ground'
"That was revenge for attacking me earlier," I said with the most monotone voice I could muster.
"What the fuck! Are you imitating Icy Hot!" he screamed again while pushing me off from our stumbled state.
"Nope, I talk like this all the time" I replied while standing up from the ground, while a card is flying straight at me.
"Get out of the way!" I ignored the voice and stared at the incoming card. I raised my hand to catch the card, but sweaty hot hands grabbed hold of me and pulled me away from its momentum.
"ahhhh…." I screamed in fright, just in time for the card to deeply impale the ground beneath my feet. "That was too close for comfort…" I mumbled, but I think I had that one covered if someone didn't stop me from it.
"What the hell are you looking at me like that!? Be grateful that I saved your sorry ass from that" he said once again pushing me off him when clearly he was the one who made me stumble towards him this time.
"I could have handled it, if you didn't pull me out of the way" I spat while grabbing hold of the card that had impaled itself on the earth. It was also pretty deep too, that it was a challenge to remove. However, I had an idea as to how to get it out from there.
I looked for a white and red hair from the crowds of students that had just arrived until I spotted the said guy standing a little far from the crowd, typical Todoroki… 'Well, who am I to judge, I would also do the same but one of my units is kind of in trouble.
"Todoroki!" I waved my hand trying to get his attention, but I guess he was deliberately ignoring me because he looked away from my general direction. I decided to walk to him and ask him directly. "Look, I need your help getting my card out of the ground…"
"… This will be the only time I'm helping you out," he said cutting my request and was already walking to where my card was impaled in the earth.
"Sorry… I'll try not to ask for any help from you next time," I said looking down at the ground, and a sudden feeling of hurt arises from inside me. I thought we were friends… but I guess I was the only one thinking like that the entire time.
Todoroki had used his ice to stick to the card and made a pole-like structure to grab hold of it and immediately released it from the ground with little to no effort. "Thanks, Todoroki… I owe you won, just tell me anytime" I replied heading out immediately. I could bear to see his face right now. I was ashamed of myself for even thinking that we had already established a friendship when clearly there wasn't one, to begin with.
'I guess it's my destiny to stay alone and just be with my units…' I thought dreadfully, while a hand grabbed hold of my shoulder.
"Hey, Kold… you doing okay?" Jiro asked with a worried look on her face.
"Yeah, it's nothing… I just got stuck on my mind… thinking…" I replied with a sheepish smile on display, I was clearly not doing it right because I can feel it in her eyes the sense of doubt, but she didn't press on. So, that was alright in my book.
I only placed 4th in that obstacle course and that was good enough for me, but noticing the holographic board I could see that all my classmates are in the top 42. "Now the real fun is about to begin. The chance to fully present yourself in the spotlight… Give it your best!" she encouraged us but I could help but notice that she was constantly licking her lips, and it kind of gives me the creeps.
"Prepare yourselves because the next battle is… CAVALRY BATTLE!" she said at the same time the holo-board showed the exact words.
'I thought those were made for one-on-one kind of fights… how do they plan to make it into a group effort?' this is going to be a tough one…
"The group will form 2 to 4 teams as they see fit. In theory, it would be the same as any cavalry battle, but the difference is that each student has been given a point for where they place" so they are using the same trick as that of the entrance exam.
"The point system is given increments of 5 starting from the bottom. For example, 42nd place is worth five points and so on and the point value assigned to the first place is… 10 million!" okay that got my attention….
I look at Midoriya's way and it seems to me that he is in quite a pinch with that point value. 'Glad that I didn't place first… lady luck must have been on my side because I never did trust being in that position
The game's duration is 15 minutes; the main goal of this event is to swipe as many headbands as you can so that you can place them high enough on the scoreboard. Stolen headbands should also be worn from the neck up, and making other teams fall on purpose will mean disqualification. 'Not too bad… but the problem is who am I going to team up with. Ojiro would be a good choice; his tail quirk would be perfect for stalling opponents at close range.'
We are only given 15 minutes to form the group we need, and after that, it's time to fight. I tried looking for Ojiro and I notice him just trying to move away from Midoriya, who I assumed was trying to form a team with him.
"Ojiro!" I called the guy and he immediately run in my direction, good thing that we have the same thoughts in mind, but I should ask just to be sure. "You good teaming up with me?"
"I was really trying to find you first and be part of your team, and I kind of like avoided Midoriya back there because he was trying to recruit me first" he replied with an awkward smile on his face. He must be feeling guilty for what he did.
"Hey… you choose what you want, there's nothing wrong with that," I said to him and I think that made him cheer up a bit. 'Good because guilty conscience clouds judgment…' easy for me to say.
"Do you have anyone in mind other than me?" he asked looking scanning the place for signs of our classmates who are still searching for teammates. "How about Shoji… he could be our front horse and that gives you the option of being the rider. He also has a huge build which could provide protection at upfront assault?" he suggested and he did have a point. It would be nice to have him on our team.
"Yeah, sounds like a solid idea I'll try and ask him while you search for Jiro. She is going to be our fourth member" I said waving my hands off, while running to find the girl with earphone jacks for a quirk. 'I do hope that she doesn't already have a group in mind'
I approach Shoji at the same time Mineta was trying to recruit him for his team. "Hey Shoji, you already have a team?" I asked.
"Ah! Kold! Perfect timing, none of the girls will team up with me so that I could become a rider and here I am asking Shoji to be part of my team with his huge arms and body he could cover me completely" he said and that idea suddenly made me feel threatened. Mineta is a smart guy after all, but his perverted personality is what holds him back from the ladies he so desires.
"Well… I also have a plan in mind, and I really need Shoji to make it all happen" I said sheepishly, trying to coax the said guy to my side.
"Really? What is this so-called plan of yours?" he asked suspiciously, but I'm not an idiot to let him in on it.
"Sorry Mineta, Shoji is the only one who is allowed to know, but definitely it is a solid plan if I can make it work" I replied with a smirk on my face because his plan to make me spill didn't work at all. "Besides, it's Shoji's decision to make and I'll let him in on the plan if he does consider my proposal." I turned to the students, "So, what do you say Shoji, are you in?"
"Okay… you seem to be confident with your plan, I'll go along with it" he replied, and that just made my day.
"Awesome decision, I will definitely work hard to make our team be part of that final bracket," I said with a smile on my face and offered him a hand to shake which he also responded.
"ACK… no fair! I was the one who recruited him first"
"Technically he wasn't recruited yet, you were just trying to recruit him" I replied with a smirk on my face, but seeing his hopeless exterior. 'I guess I should offer him an idea in exchange for this' I sighed. "Okay look… if you badly want to team up with a girl I suggested putting someone who is good in stealth, and with your sticky balls will have an advantage over this round," I said to the little guy which immediately made him suspicious of me.
"Are you saying I should partner up with Hagakure?" he said standing up and looking all perverted with drool dripping out from his mouth.
"Okay. Stop that… you're definitely not going to approach her looking like an idiot pervert who only wants to grope her" I said smacking the little guy in the head with a chop of a hand.
"Aw…. What is your problem?!"
"Serves you right though… How about you try what I asked you to do. Be a gentleman, girls will swoon over you in no time, especially when you got such a smart brain in your shoulders to boot."
"If what you're saying is true, how can I convince Hagakure to team up with me?" He said looking all serious all of a sudden. "Are you saying that I should be polite to her and all that?"
"Yes. Act like a gentleman because I'm betting that you already read what being a gentleman is all about, use those techniques you learned and if it will not work then… say that I have a plan that could greatly benefit her in this stage" I said and walked away from him with Shoji following behind me.
"Is it really wise to let him know what you're planning?" Shoji asked slightly adjusting his neck to look at me.
"It might not be a good idea, and I expect him to go after me when all this is going to start but we have you and that will be a game changer" I replied with a confident look on my face. The plan has to work because we have Shoji and Jiro on our side, their quirk is really made for my plan making it harder for others in the long run.
We met up with Ojiro and it looks like he got Jiro to part on our team, looks like everything is in place. "Get ready guys… we are going to storm this event with everything we've got"
We've wasted about 10 minutes recruiting and look like our team is up and ready. "Okay, here's the plan. I would be the rider, Shoji the front horse, and Ojiro would be our left horse, and that leaves Jiro will be the right horse. Is everybody alright with this arrangement?" I asked noticing to see that there were no complaints from them.
"Quick question though… what really is the plan?" Jiro asked looking uncomfortable, but I don't know why though.
"It's quite simple, Shoji will be our eyes, and Jiro will be our ears, Ojiro will be our close combatant, and I will be handling long-range attacks. Easy" I replied.
"Umm… we need more contexts," Jiro said in fright.
"Trust me on this Jiro, once it's set into motion you'll definitely know what to do," I said with confidence, while I showed them the card of Dream Eater. "And this will be the unit that will ensure our victory," I said just in time for Ms. Midnight to stop the clock and forced us to be in formation.
