I'm not a huge fan of this chapter but I've honestly spent too long trying to make it work and just decided to drop it and move on to what I actually want to write. The sports Festival! Thanks for sticking along with me bumbling through this story.
Darkness descended and consumed all light within his view. Only a few specks of light illuminated an otherwise dark alley. His sight slowly fading into focus.
He had no idea where he was but for the moment he was him yet again. Clarity coming back to him, the smell of copper filling his nose.
Looking down at his sticky hands he realized that they were coated in fresh blood, a pile of dust, flesh and hair at his feet. He had no doubt that it used to be a person before but it was impossible to tell what they might of looked like when they were alive.
The itching had finally stopped...for now.
Looking around he tried to get a lay of the land but all these grimey back alleys looked the same to him. Walking slowly he emerged from the alley, sliding his blood covered hands back into his hoodie in case someone was nearby and could see him. Turning his head left and then right he looked down the long abandoned street, his gaze flickering to the street sign.
Shimura st?
It wasn't a street he was familiar with...how long had he been out this time?
The sound of ringing drew his attention. Not far away was an old relic of a phone booth, a street light illuminating it overhead. He had no idea phone booths even existed anymore...
Making his way over he reached a hand out for it, a feeling of dread overcoming him and forcing him to pull his hand away. The phone still ringing its obnoxious, continuous song.
His finger twitched in hesitation.
Reaching forward he reached for it a second time. Wrapped his hand around it and making sure to lift a pinky as he held the phone to his ear.
"...hello?"
There was the sound of low static and a dog barking. He...he knew that dog but he could not place from where. His throat felt dry and flaky. Raising the phone to hang up there was another voice calling out to him.
"You were always a mistake, Tenko. I should have killed you long ago."
"What?"
"Maybe then your sister and my wife would still be alive."
Anger rushed threw him yet he knew not why, his hand squeezing the phone tighter. His voice grinding out through clenched teeth. "Shut up."
"This is all your fault."
"Shut up!"
"Youuuu...did...thiiiisssssss" the voice droaned out, the ton shifting lower.
"SHUT UP!"
Raising the phone into the air he slammed it down repeatedly, his voice cracking under the strain yet he continued to scream until his throat was raw and ragged.
"SHUTUPSHUTUPSHUTUPSHUTUPSHUTUPSHUTUP!"
The street light flickered in a mad frenzy as he thrashed and screamed with all of his might. The sound of laughter leaking out of the phone like a poisonous gas, polluting his mind. The lights growing dim until fading out, plunging him back again into pure darkness...
Another phone ringing, this one he recognized. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out his burner phone, pressing his thumb against the answer button before placing it to his ear.
"Shigiraki, where are you? Come back to the hide out."
"Yes master, I just need a cleaning crew on..." Looking up at the street sign it said a different name. Glancing back at where he came from he realized that there was no corpse to be scrubbed.
Did he imagine it?
Pressing a button on his phone it sent out his coordinates. "...never mind. Here is my location, standing by for Kurogiri."
A pause on the phone before his master spoke again.
"Very well. Come, there is work to be done."
A portal opened before him, taking one final look back at the empty alley he noticed there wasn't even a phone booth before taking a step inside.
Cheers and shouts could be heard through the closed gym doors, a chorus of loud yelling from the bleachers as class 1B cheered on their classmate. Zipping past the screaming crowd Ken Kaibara ran along a wooden plank, leaping into the air over a gap he grabbed onto the climbing wall. His body shifting as he shimmied up the side, quickly making his way up to the top. Crossing the other side he hit the ground with a roll. Activating his quirk his body rotated completely in a circle, spinning a few times in an unnatural way before speeding off into a sprint. Sweat dripped down his face as his feet crossing a red taped line on the ground, his teacher Vlad King raising a hand, his other pressing the top of a stop watch.
"That's time. Four minutes twenty seconds! Not bad Kaibara."
Running his hands along his knees as he tried to slow his breathing Kaibara nodded, shooting his teacher a smile. "Thank you sir."
"That leaves Kaibara the third fastest record in the class right behind Setsuna Tokage and Pony Tsunotori!"
The group politely clapped, all except one, the brooding man sitting up some to yell.
"Aww common! Tokage and Tsunotori can both fly with their quirks! That's hardly fair during an obstacle course!" Shouted resident hot head Kamakiri from his spot on the bleachers, his arms crossing as his eyebrow twitched. "Sounds kinda bullshit to me!"
"Not every quirk is best at every situation Kama..."
"You're just mad that two bad ass babes kicked your score's ass." Smirked Tokage not far away, smugly interrupting their teacher to respond. Her mouth opening to shoot him a sharp toothed grin.
"What'd you say!?"
"Ohhhhh what? You hard of hearing now too?"
"Say that again! See how tough you are in an actual fight!"
Tokage was unfazed by the boys yelling, simply rolling her shoulders at him. "Bring it, I'll take you anytime anyplace, bug boy."
The two were already getting up from their seats, only stopping when Kendo got in between them.
"Alright alright, break it up you two. Need I remind you that we are still infront of our teacher?"
The both of them paused before looking back at their teacher. Vlad King crossing his arms and slowly raising an eyebrow.
...
Breaking off they both sat back down. Grumbling out at the same time.
"Sorry sensei."
"Yeah, my bad teach."
"No problem at all, a little competition can do wonders for your growth." Chuckled the broad shouldered adult. Looking down at his clipboard before writing a few things down. "Now who would like to try and beat their scores?"
The group was quiet for a second.
"Why doesn't Kendo go next since she's so interested in getting in the way of other people's business?" Gruffed Kamakiri, just having to have the final word, his pride not allowing it otherwise.
"Back off dude! Not cool!" Yelled Tetsutetsu.
Yet again the class devolved into arguing before Kendo let out a small, tired sigh. It was always like this, the loudest members of their class feeling the need to butt heads leaving her to wrangle them together and keep the peace while the quieter ones sat back and watched. Kamakiri and Tetsutetsu were face to face now as they stared each other down, both of them refusing to look away.
What was Tetsutetsu's deal anyway? Sure they were friends but he was way too protective. She can fight her own fights...
Placing her hands on both of their shoulders she pulled them apart, walking inbetween them to start heading down to the stage. Turning around she gave her class a confident smirk as she two finger saluted them.
"Ladies ladies calm down, you're both pretty. I don't mind going next. Now sit back and watch how a real hero does it!"
Ignoring the playful cat calls and teasing coming from her class she walked up the wooden steps. Each of them groaning under her weight as she stepped up and stopped at the starting line.
Turning towards her teacher she gave him a smile that he returned, bending down to get into a sprinters stance. Her eyes closing as she took a slow, drawn out breath. Muttering softly under her breath. "Maximum effort..."
"Go!"
Dashing forward as hard as she could her feet grinded into the wood grain, her long orange pony tail swaying behind her as she ran. Swerving to her left she dodged a vertical swinging log before shooting to her right, expertly bobbing and weaving in between the incoming obstacles. Ducking under a horizontal pillar she pivoted, dodging a trick log that had gotten a few members of her class. Making sure not lose any speed as she went. The gap and climbing wall was next and it was getting close fast, raising her hand it grew big before she slammed it into the ground. With a flick of her wrist she shrunk her hand, using the force to launch her upward. Up and up and up she went, pole vaulting over the side of the climbing wall. Cresting up over the other side she landed with a roll, landing back onto her feet to push back into a run. Crossing the finish line like an orange blur she turned to straighten her legs, her feet sliding a little before coming to a stop nearby.
"Time! Two minutes ten seconds. That beats both Tokage's and Tsunotori's score for first place in the obstacle course. Very well done Kendo."
Turning back to her class she gave them a smirk, one of her hands going onto her hip while the back of the other wiped at her forehead. Her class just staring back shocked, Tetsutetsu and Monoma's cheeks panted redder then usual. Tokage blinking a few times, smirking as she placed her cheek into her palm.
"Huh...I stand corrected. Guess that makes THREE bad ass babes that beat your score...eh bug boy?"
"Tsk..."
The bell ringing not long after told everyone that it was lunch time.
"Alright everyone that's time for today." Shouted Vlad King, writing a few things down. "Hit the showers and go get some food."
As everyone started to get up to head for the lockers their teacher called after them.
"Reminder that the Sports festival is in a few weeks, be prepared to represent your class and give them hell! Many pro heroes will have their eyes on you, be sure to impress them."
Placing her head under the flowing stream of warm water Kendo sighed, her aching muscles singing out. Looking up at the water she felt it splash over her face, her hands raising up to rub at her eyes.
God she loved hot showers. If it was possible she would never leave.
Not far away she could hear some of the other girls talking amongst each other as they were getting changed back into their school uniforms. Turning off the water she wrapped a nearby towel around herself, sliding the shower open to join them at their lockers. Throwing on a pair of boxers and her bra she felt a tap on her shoulder, turning to smile at her green haired friend, Setsuna Tokage.
Kendo always appreciated how blunt Tokage was, never afraid to just up and say whatever was on her mind. Despite her being known as as a jokester and a flirt in the class her and Tokage hit it off almost immediately, quickly becoming close friends. Kendo has known enough two faced people in her life to know when someone was truly being honest and not just using it as an excuse to be mean.
She really liked when someone was true to themselves...even if other people didn't care for it.
"Hey hey! Way to go out there prez, you really kicked ass today!"
"Thank you Set, you too. Second place is nothing to snease at, sorry I had to beat your score like that."
"Whatttt? Psshh." Waving her hand at her Tokage started to throw on her green skirt as she talked. "I don't mind at all, as long as it's funny, you know? You should have seen the look on bug boys face! He looked like he was going to break in two! Besides, there's always next time. Just make sure not to get too complacent on top of that hill now."
Letting out a laugh Kendo smiled down at her locker as she started to get dressed into her uniform as well. "I'll hold you to it! What's the fun of winning with no challenge?"
After a few more words back and forth their playful banter fell into comfortable silence as the two continued to change.
"You know...I'm glad you and your boyfriend made up. It's nice to see you smiling again."
It took a second to process what Tokage said.
Kendo was busy buttoning up her white short sleeved shirt, her hands jerking slightly before whipping around to glare at her friend. "W-wh...me and Midoriya are not dating!? Where did you get such a crazy idea!?
"That's funny. I don't remember mentioning Midoriya at all." The green haired deviant said smugly, not even looking back at Kendo.
Fighting down her blush Kendo turned away, going back to buttoning up her shirt.
"Me and Midoriya are just friends. Best, friends. I've known him for years."
Finishing up her top button Kendo looked up to see Tokage's severed head float over to her while her body continued to get dressed. Floating into view her eyebrows wiggled teasingly her sharp teeth poking out of her Cheshire like grin.
"Oh ho! You don't say? Mind if I take him for myself then?"
Staring for a second Kendo couldn't help but snort, playfully swatting her head away. Tokage's head gently floating forwards the ceiling before making an offended sound, zooming back into her face.
"What you don't think I can!?"
Kendo shook her head.
"It's not that Set. Trust me, you're hot. Any guy would be lucky to have you...but."
"Buuuuuut?"
Trailing off she threw on their grey button up, trying to think of how to phrase it. "Buuuuut...Midoriya is...oblivious with a capital O. You have no idea how many girls were interested in him at the dojo and not a single one stuck. Flirting goes in one ear and out the other with that boy."
Tokage seemed to think for a second before letting out a purr. "Hmm, mama does like a challenge. Tell me about him."
"Mmm. Mmm."
They both jumped a little in place to find Kodai not far away, wrapping a red tie around her neck.
"Geez girl, someone needs to put a bell on you or something." Muttered Tokage, shaking her head as she floated back and reattached it to her body.
Finishing up buttoning her grey over shirt Kendo smiled at Tokage. "There's not much to tell. He's just a big ole hero nerd. He loves to study quirks and heroes in general. If you mention a hero I guarantee he's heard of them before, no matter how vague."
Both Tokage and Kodai blinked at her, Kodai even cutely tilting her head.
"Are we sure we're talking about the same Midoriya here? Tall? Handsome? Always smiling? Got that cute little spatter of freckles?"
"See that's the thing! He wasn't always like that. One day when we were younger he came home different. I dont know what happened but after whatever it was he started to act like that. Hiding himself away from everyone...even, even from."
Even from me.
Staring down at her red tie she thought about him, her mind drifting elsewhere.
He had died.
When he told her what happened at the USJ she was...startled is an understatement. She had heard it was bad but not death bad. Someone almost died on UA grounds...someone she personally knew. The thought of never seeing or hearing from Midoriya again made something twist around inside of her. Something uncomfortable and weird.
It wasn't until she felt Tokage squeeze her shoulder that she snapped out of her weird funk. Turning to find her and Kodai looking at her worried.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to push. It's clearly a touchy subject."
"Mmm."
Smiling at them she appreciated how caring they were being. Finishing up her uniform she bent down to grab her bags, slinging them over her shoulder. "Its ok. Let's just go get lunch."
"Ok...but only if you're buying."
"Set, the school pays for our lunches."
"I mean, yeah. But it sounds more appealing if you say you're buying."
Letting out a laugh Kendo shook her head. "Right, then in that case I guess I'm buying."
"Mmm. Me too"
"I'll cover for you too Kodai."
Heading out of the locker room the three were all smiles.
Lagging behind Tokage paused her step, tilting her head slightly before asking a loud. "Oh right! Since Midoriya is a big hero nerd who's his favorite female hero?"
"...Mirko."
"Ah so he's into buff women? Guess that makes you pretty happy huh?" Pulling Kendo into a headlock Tokage laughed at how red Kendo was getting as they playfully shoved each other.
Things were looking up.
Approaching the cafeteria with her tray of food Kendo, Setsuna and Kodai slid in past a few second years. The older adults loudly talking about the sports festival this year and how many girls they were going to impress. Typical show boating stuff. Ignoring them she scanned the crowd slowly, Kendo's eyes looked around until she found the table she was looking for. Not far away was the group that she saw before with Midoriya. He was smiling as he talked to a man with poofy purple hair and bags under his eyes sitting across the way from him. Smiling at the sight she paused, blinking a few times in confusion. Drifting slightly to Midoriya's right she saw that Kodai was already over there sitting next to him. Slowly turning to where Kodai was just standing a second ago she found just empty air. Sure enough Kodai was gone...
Standing nearby Tokage's gaze flickered from where they were standing and then back to the table. Opening her mouth to voice her very thought.
"How does she do that?"
Itsuka Kendo has always been a people's person. She always enjoyed meeting and talking to new people...which meant she met all kinds of people in her short time on this earth. Seen even weirder ones since she's been to UA but even then Yui Kodai still continued to be an enigma to her.
Shrugging her shoulders she decided not to dwell on it, wandering over. As she got closer she could hear the group talking amongst each other as Kodai was pressed up against Midoriya's side, looking down at her food and eating it slowly.
"Midoriya? Who's your friend?" Said the tired looking guy with purple hair.
"Oh this is Yui Kodai. She helped me with hero training not far back. She has a really useful quirk where she can shrink and grow objects that she touches." Smiling down at the girl he paused blinking a few times before turning to the cute looking girl that Kendo just noticed hanging on Midoriya's other side. A brown bob on her head and pink circles on her cheeks. "Kind of like yours Uraraka."
"That's because we're cousins." Muttered Uraraka with a strained look on her face.
She looked like she was trying to vaporize Kodai with her eyes. Kendo could not help but notice that she too was sitting very close to Midoriya...practically hanging off of him. Kodai looked back at her cousin, their eyes meeting. The intensity of their looks a little surprising to everyone around them.
"Kodai."
"Uraraka."
Despite the blood connection the two did not use their first names which was weird in itself. Not even counting the almost visible animosity in the air.
"Its...good to see you."
"Mmm. Same."
Looking between the two girls Kendo met Midoriya's eyes to raise a quizzical eyebrow, only to have him shrug back at her.
"This is awkward...how is it that we have more people at our table and still have less conversations?" Muttered a girl with jacks, breaking the tension a little.
"Now now Jirou, that's rude for our guest. Welcome to our humble table Kodai." Said one of the few people she actually knew the name of Momo Yaoyorozu. Looking back at Kendo as she walked up Yaoyorozu smiled. "Ah Kendo hello! Pleasure seeing you."
Kendo nodded as she sat down across the way from Midoriya, Setsuna following behind and sitting next to her. "Likewise, hope you guys don't mind two more."
The other person she knew Tenya Iida sitting up some to shake their hands before talking. "Of course not! Welcome Kendo, Kodai, and um..."
"Yo, names Tokage."
"Thank you, welcome Kendo, Kodai and Setsuna!"
"Thank you for having us."
"Yeah thanks guys."
"Mmm."
Lunch that day was a fun experience for Kendo.
After she joined the table a few others joined not long after, including Tetsutetsu and Shishida. Forcing their group to put two tables together just to seat all of them, creating one massive long table that kind of reminded her of the table her family had back home. The food, the laughs and the drifting conversations all added to that familiar feeling. All they needed were adults getting a little too wasted, maybe some screaming kids and the transformation would have been complete. Despite the fact that she just saw her family a few days ago it weirdly made her home sick...but not enough to put a damper on her mood. She was just enjoying getting to know some of the people from 1A and all of their eccentricities.
Looking to her left she watched as Jirou, Momo and Tokage were talking about their newest interest. Momo talking about a new book she was reading while Jirou spoke about a new band she has recently found while Tokage mostly just threw her two cents in every once in a while. To her right Tetsutetsu, Iida and Shishida were happily talking about their separate battle trials and what they could have done differently. While in front of her Midoriya was talking with Shinso, Uraraka and Kodai. The two girls clinging to the oblivious idiot while Shinso watched on with a blank stare.
There were so many different conversations she could join. Looking down at her spicy curry she shoved some into her mouth with a hum. Chewing slowly her mind drifted.
Listening to Monoma rant and rave about the people of class 1A for so long was honestly starting to get to her. Her father always told her that you can only listen to hate for so long until it started to effect you emotionally. So sitting here, surrounded by the supposed 'evil masterminds' of 1A, hearing them talk about their passions and interest helped her ground herself back into reality. They weren't out to get them, or planning something. They were just like them. Bumbling, confused in a new environment, trying the best they can with the cards that were given to them. Trying to be the strongest heroes they could. Sure, some of them were a little on the weird side but they all seemed pretty nice.
"Well, well. If it isn't the famous charity table of UA!"
...think of the devil and he shall appear.
Letting out a loud laugh the blonde swung his head back, sauntering over to their table with the exaggerated swagger of a sociopath. Getting in between Midoriya and Shinso he looked about, his cocky smirk looking between them.
"My apologies for getting in the way of your fun. I just HAD to meet the two general study students who had the GALL to sit with the elite like they belong here. Two general ed students who don't even have quirks strong enough to pass the entrance exam no less! I must say I'm not impressed despite the rumors." Raising a hand the blonde swung it at the table, knocking Shinso's and Midoriya's plates onto the ground. The plates clattering about before coming to a stop. "Oops. Clumsy me."
"Hey! Leave them alone!" Shouted Uraraka, getting up to glare at him.
Still, Monoma spoke like no one just shouted at him, looking back at Uraraka like she just now showed up.
"Hey! At least 1A has your back right? I suppose it makes sense since they might just end up joining you soon. After all, I heard you could be replaced if you don't do well at the sports festival!"
Other members of 1A started to get up as well, shooting dangerous looks at him, their words following after each other quickly.
"How dare you besmirch the halls of UA like this!? Picking fights in the cafeteria! Have you no shame?" Bellowed Iida.
"You can't just come into here and invade our pleasant meal like this!" Huffed Momo.
"Who the hell let you off of you leash!" Shouted Jirou.
Ignoring their shouts he started to laugh with psychotic glee, an evil glint in his eye. Placing a hand to his ear. Their angry yells only fueling him.
"Do you hear something? It...almost sounds like the dogs are barking? How entertaining!"
Before he could go on another tirade he was interrupted by a sigh. Midoriya running a hand along his face before speaking.
"Are you done Monoma? If that's all you want to say you can leave now."
That got a reaction out of the blond, his smiling fading slightly before turning to the green haired boy, venom leaking from his voice.
"What makes you think you two have the RIGHT to interrupt me!? Like you actually have what it takes to be heroes? A muscle bound nurse and an insomniac!? Please! One is just a big brute with no class and the other looks like a villain! Everyone knows your only here because UA took pity on you!"
Shinso was starting to shake, his hands grabbing at the table as he opened his mouth to say something only for Midoriya to stop him. Whatever he was going to do Midoriya didn't feel like he was worth it...which in turn seemed to only infuriate Monoma more. Standing up slowly Midoriya looked down at the blonde haired boy.
"Monoma, no one cares about what you are trying to do. I've seen it all before."
"Oh please! You've never seen someone like me!"
"What? You think I've never seen a bully before?"
Monoma was just gradually getting angrier and angrier, his devil may care attitude turning into something much more toxic.
That is the last straw.
Raising her fist she slammed them into the table, silencing everyone. "Monoma that is enough! If your mission is to come here and look like an ass congrats you accomplished it!"
Whipping around to face her he looked almost hurt, almost making her feel bad for only a split second before he regained his bravado. Raising a hand he pointed at her, his fury redirecting towards her.
"And YOU! It's bad enough that we have the pathetic members of class 1A feeding their delusions but here I find YOU doing the exact same thing!? Not only that but you have other members of our class doing the same! I thought you were president of our class!?"
"Your right. As class president I try to give people the benefit of the doubt. I've tried so hard to be as diplomatic and understanding with you as possible but your obsession with 1A and quirks is starting getting out of hand. I for one have just about had it with your nonsense! So no more miss nice girl." Taking a step back Monoma looked shocked, Kendo advancing on him, moving around the table to get into his face. "Do you know what's pathetic? It's coming all of the way over here to flex and feed your small, little ego. Thinking that you are some special thing when really we can all see how little you truly are. It's pretending to be my friend and acting like you know me when in reality we've only had a few conversations. But worse of all it's that you come here and insult my ACTUAL friends!"
Grabbing him by his collar she picked him up to get into his face, his eyes widening in fear.
"If me saying it isn't enough to get it through your thick skull maybe this is. Leave. Before I pound your stupid face in."
"a-ah wh..."
Feeling Midoriya pat her shoulder she could feel some of her anger immediately leave her. Midoriya always seemed to have that calming effect on her.
"Kendo, you can't just go hitting someone at UA...even if they deserve it."
"Are you kidding? After everything he did? What he said about you and our friends!?"
"They are just words Kendo, it's not worth getting expelled over."
Looking into his big green eyes she internally groaned.
Now THATS not playing fair.
Letting out a long drawn out sigh she knew he was right. Like hell she was going to let some worm ruin her chance at being an amazing hero...doesn't mean she couldn't make him squirm a little. Tightening her grip on him she watched him squint before dropping him onto the ground, knocking him back and onto his butt before quickly getting up. Brushing himself off he turned towards them in a vein attempt to regain his masculinity.
"Y-yeah! That's what I thought! You can't touch me!"
All she had to do was shoot him a glare for him to flinch away from her.
"WHAT IS GOING ON HERE!?"
Everyone jumped all at once, the massive group of young adults turning to find their guidance counselor Hound dog. The large imposing dog like man stomping through the gathering crowd and heading towards them, followed quickly behind by Vlad King and Aizawa.
Perking up at the sight of them Iida raised an arm, walking towards the teachers quickly to meet them half way. "Mr. Aizawa sir! I apologize for the incident but this ruffian here came to our table during lunch to say some rather unprofessional things. Before I or anyone could deescalate the situation it had gotten worse! Luckily no one had been hurt and not a single strike had to be thrown."
The three slowly turned towards Monoma with unamused faces, Vlad King being the one who decided to speak for them.
"Is this true Monoma?"
"O-of course not! I merely came to their table for a pleasant conversation and they straight up attacked me!?"
"Who here can vouch for IIda? Raise your hand."
Unsurprisingly everyone raised their hand, even a few spectators who weren't even part of their group raised their hand.
Letting out a low sigh Vlad King walked forward, waving the two other teachers off. "He's my student. I'll take it from here..." Placing his hands on Monoma's shoulders he started to take him despite him thrashing around in his grip.
"Come along Monoma."
"What!? No! I'm innocent!"
"That's fine. If you are we'll just check the cameras and nothing else will happen."
"C-cameras? Wait hold on! Let's talk about this!"
As the two walked away from sight Kendo could finally breath, the tension in her shoulders leaving her, slowly turning to face the rest of the table.
"I think I'm going to like it at this table." Chuckled Tokage, her words bringing a smirk to Kendo's face. "It's not every day that you get to see a full court jester! Wandering around and jingling his little bell!"
Like a hammer slamming through a glass mirror the tension at the table shattered, everyone letting out awkward chuckles before turning back to their food. Watching the two disappear amongst the crowd she sighed, turning to face Midoriya with a smile.
"Sorry about that, his voice was starting to get on my nerves."
Shaking his head Midoriya smiled down at her, giving her a knowing look. "I'm aware. I know how you get with bullies. They didn't call you the bully beater when we were younger for nothing."
"Damn right." Placing her hands on her sides she huffed before raising one of them to press her thumb and index finger together. "and I was this close to beating that bullies ass."
"Maybe even karate chop him in the back of the neck?"
She snorted.
"You need to stop reading so many comics, that sounds goofy as hell...now c'mon, lets go get you more food."
"Sure thing." Walking next to each other they started to head back into the growing crowd. Looking down at her he noticed that she was clearly feeling a little down due to the situation. "Hey Kendo...did Vlad King ever tell you that we can rent out one of the gyms for training?"
The sound of flesh hitting flesh filled the gym, their feets skidding against hardwood floors as they danced around each other. Rushing forward she threw out two strikes, both of them easily blocked by the larger man. Dodging to her left to avoid a haymaker she took some steps back putting space between them. Pivoting she sent out an axe kick, watching as Midoriya rolled out of the way, fluidly pushing in to throw out a few more jabs. Seeing this coming she raised her taped up forearms to block them, swerving around to try to elbow his side. An action that he smirked at, raising his right arm and blocking her elbow with an elbow of his own. Their two forearms slamming against each other with a loud smack. Both of them backing off and rubbing their most likely bruised forearms.
It was after school, all of their classes were done for the day, leaving the college campus rather quiet. Midoriya had gone to Aizawa and Kan with the idea of using the gym to train, an idea they were happy to help with. Looking around the gym there were a few sets of round circled padding laid down to have some space between them, the bleachers pulled aside to allow for more space. A good chunk of the people from their lunch table were scattered about, watching as they moved in a circle around each other.
How long have they been trading blows, no one knew not even the two performing. Sweat was beginning to drip down Midoriya's and Kendo's faces as they breathed heavily.
Sitting not far away Shinso watched on with an unamused look, clearly having seen moves like that before yet he too didn't want to look away from the exchange. Feeling weight shift next to him he looked away for a second to see that Tokage had sat down next to him. The green haired woman was staring as the two martial artist went at it again, lost in their own little world...
"So let me get this straight. These two AREN'T dating?" She said confused, gesturing her hand back and forth between them.
"Guess not." He said with a shrug.
"Despite all of the...tension that's going on right now?"
"Mhmm."
"Are...are they stupid? Or just blind?"
"With Midoriya it's hard to tell sometimes."
"Yeah, same with Kendo."
Finally the two broke off from each other, trying to hide the faint tint of red on their faces as they turned towards everyone.
Raising a hand Kendo coughed into it before smiling. "So anyway just do that. Break off into groups and trade blows for a bit, nothing too serious of course. Once you start to get the hang of it Midoriya and I will be around in a bit to make sure everyone's forms are right."
Raising his arm as high as possible Iida looked at the two of them. "Question!"
"Iida it's just us here you don't have to raise your hand."
"Of course! I just wanted to ask why we are doing this quirkless? Would it not be better to spar using our powers?"
"Oh that's because..."
"Because you wont always have your quirk with you. Learning to fight is an important skill to have, once you learn the basics you can then apply them to a real fight." Midoriya chimed in with a smile. "You personally may not need to ever throw a punch but practicing proper kicking form can help you when using your enhanced quirk with it."
"I see! Thank you for your answer!" Iida chimed loudly, making a bow at them.
"...right. Just form teams and we'll help when we can."
The group scattered about starting to form teams, Tokage watching as that bubbly girl Uraraka made a break for Midoriya, clinging to his side as she started to pull him along. Kodai appearing from behind him to pull at his other arm in a different direction.
"Midoriya! Spar with me first!"
"Mmm!"
"I was here first!"
"Mmm mmm!"
The two went back and forth for a bit, trying to pull the poor boy in two as he tried to play mediator. Shinso slowly blinking at the display before sarcastically saying.
"Here I thought love triangles were only in stories."
Tokage couldn't help but laugh at that, turning to face the constantly tired looking boy.
"Just between you and me I think it's bigger then just a triangle." Gesturing off into the distance Tetsutetsu was making his way over to Kendo, an arm going up to rub at his neck as he said something. "It's more a square...or like a hexagon? You aren't secretly into Midoriya too are you?"
"No, he's not really my type."
"So you got a type eh?"
"No comment."
Letting out another laugh she showed off her sharp teeth as she started to drag the boy down to the matts.
"You've been training with Aizawa right? Why don't you show me your moves?"
This was a great idea.
Kendo thought with a smile, her eyes looking over the brawling students as they traded blows.
She was starting to feel a little down with the whole Monoma incident. He seemed so nice the first time they met and she assumed they were going to be friends...man did that not work out. Ever since the UA incident he gradually started to get more aggressive even trying to rope the rest of their class into his obsession. It had built up until the breaking point...
But enough about that.
Watching Shishida shoulder tackle forward he wrapped his large arms around Momo, pinning her to the ground.
"Nice tackle Shishisa!"
The fury giant giving her a thumbs up before getting off of Momo and helping her up.
Midoriya was right. Nothing like some good ole fashion exercise to get her feeling better.
Turning her head she noticed that Tetsutetsu was standing next to her and he was fidgeting a little.
"What's the matter dude? Do you not have a partner?"
"A-ah! It's not that! I just um..." Trailing off the silver haired man blushed before gesture over his shoulder with his thumb. "Can...can you meet me over here for a sec? I wanted to talk with you about something."
That's a little weird...if he wanted to ask her something why not just do it here?
Shrugging her shoulders she smiled, looking around to make sure no one needed her before nodded.
"Sure thing dude, lead the way."
Red crept up his neck as he nodded, stiffly turning around before leading her out of the gym and into the hall. Letting her in first he closed the door behind them.
"So what's up? You wanted to talk?"
Placing her hands at her sides she turned to see Tetsutetsu fidgeting a little, his mouth opening and closing like a fish as he struggled to say what he wanted.
"K-kendo...would, would you like to go on a date with me after the sports festival!?"
Blinking a few times it took her a second to process what he said. Slowly she felt a blush creep along her face as her eyes widened.
W-wait what!?
Notes:
Cuts to me standing before a whiteboard with messy hair and dirty clothes. Slapping against the board my eye twitches.
"So you see here on this side we have Uraraka and Kodai, two cousins that have a checkered past and both showing interest in the same boy." Scooting over I gesture to the other side wildly. "While on the other side we have Monoma and Tetsutetsu both viying for Kendo's affection in different insecure ways."
Drawing an arrow connecting Midoriya and Kendo I circle them repeatedly.
"Meanwhile in the middle we have these two idiots, who are obviously, hopelessly into each other but they are both too anxious and stupid to pick up on the signs. Doing a weird little dance around each other...all of this leads into the sport festival where emotions are high and fist will fly! Any questions!?"
A hand raises from the crowd.
"Why do you keep bringing drama into this?"
"Have you ever seen a fight without drama? It's boring! There are no stakes! Next question!"
"Yeah uh, why are you like this?"
"I was dropped on my head as a child! Any other questions!?"
"...Is there any chance this will become a harem fic?"
"Get him out of here! Security! Security!"
"Wah? Hey! Let me go!?"
