Angel: What would happen if Izuka let her shooting stars hit her? Well, she's not immune to them, they can be used against her in attacks that will be shown later on in the story. But I guess you could say something kind of similar occurs in a later season. And Izuka said only the names of Momo and Ochaco because they asked her when she called them her best friends, they were just that happy about it. She hasn't said other first names for the other classmates outside of her brother. And as for Katsuki not knowing how Izuka sees him, it's still something that's in the back-burner. Still a slow burn compared to other romances I've written. Take the amount of time Sumiku had before they got together and multiply it by three. With him being possibly embarrassed that she saved him or that he's being aggressive to hide it, I don't know if embarrassed is the right word for it. He reacted pretty negatively for most of the situations she's helped him, because he's still not used to her change in personality.
Can Izuka alter materials or create things? Well, if you're talking about clothing in general, not with her Quirk. She does own a sewing machine. Creating things I think is broad, she can't create non-living objects like Momo if that's what I'm supposed to think when I think about this question. If you mean things from space, stay tuned for that.
Before anyone could say anything, the wall was busted open from the outside. Spinner yelped as he was knocked onto the ground. "SMASH!" All Might yelled as he came in, followed by his team.
"Remind the world what you can do, heroes!" Naomasa called out from outside as Kamui Woods flew in from outside. He then moved his arms forward to capture all of the villains in the room.
"You'll tell us where he is right now," All Might demanded of Shigaraki. "Shigaraki!"
"This is your fault! I hate you!" Shigaraki shouted at him angrily, and suddenly, a bunch of black gunk appeared. He let out a gasp as he turned to it, meaning that this wasn't coming from him. A bunch of Nomus appeared from the black portals, to the shock of the heroes.
"Nomus? How'd they get here? What is this?!" Kamui Woods wondered in disbelief as more portals appeared, about to summon more Nomu.
"They keep on coming!" Gran Torino exclaimed while the other villains were surprised as well. Only Kurogiri was capable of summoning portals for them.
Suddenly, Katsuki and Izuka opened their mouths, revealing the same black gunk coming from their bodies.
"The crap?!" He exclaimed as the two were engulfed in it.
"All Might!" Izuka cried out while reaching out her hand.
"Bakugo! Mido!" The hero lunged forward to grab them, but the two completely disappeared into thin air. "NOOOOOOOOOOO!" He screamed in frustration with himself.
"Endeavor!" Kamui Woods looked down at the streets. "Help us!" He then gasped as he saw the police and Endeavor were dealing with some Nomu themselves. "How?"
The police were shooting them down, but it wasn't stopping them.
All Might gritted his teeth as his teacher landed right next to him. "Toshinori. What now?"
"They shouldn't have been able to warp Nomu here," All Might informed, clenching his fists. "And this backup came too fast!" He had a familiar feeling of this Quirk as he looked around, however. 'I fear that he has made a move.'
Shigaraki looked towards the chaos going on, and felt pleased about it as he had the same feeling as All Might.
"Don't worry. I am here for you," All Might reached out a hand to the younger Tenko.
"Master..."
Himiko gagged as the same black gunk came from her own mouth. Kamui Woods looked towards her in shock. Gran Torino then used his Quirk to speed over. "Stop them! Before they all disappear!" He warned as the same thing was happening to the other members.
"Damn it!" All Might shouted furiously as he rushed in. "You won't escape, Shigaraki!" Shigaraki essentially ignored him as he closed his eyes, letting this happen. "Take me with you!" He reached out a hand, but much like with Katsuki and Izuka, he failed to catch up. His hand went right through the gunk as Shigaraki was nowhere to be seen. And unfortunately, they had the Nomu to deal with, so they couldn't even attempt to search for them.
"No..." Kamui Woods started to panic as he had them right in his grasp. "No! I'm so sorry!"
"This wasn't your fault," Edgeshot stated, jumping up to avoid an attacking Nomu. The creature hit the table instead. He then kicked it down, landing on the ceiling. "None of us were able to do anything." He then used his red threads to attack. "Kurogiri's Quirk opens up warp gates that allow anyone to pass through," His head separated from his body in red thread. "But this was targeting specific people."
Several more Nomu jumped into the air. They headed right towards All Might, since he hadn't moved from his spot. "All Might!" Gran Torino cried out to warn him.
"Oklahoma Smash!" He spun around as they had clung onto the hero. He created a wind tornado, causing damage to the hideout from the inside. One Nomu flew out of one hole out of four that he had created.
"Hope that wasn't a load-bearing wall," One of the riot squad members commented as they saw what happened.
"Focus on the enemies out here! On your left!"
They immediately started shooting again at the Nomu, but it had no effect on them. "They're monsters!" One of them cried out as the Nomu approached. Endeavor used his fire against them and they fell to the ground, their bodies burnt.
"More of them?" He wondered while attacking one by punching it in the face. "I thought we were supposed to have a handle on these!" He then attacked another one.
Naomasa frowned towards his radio, not knowing what happened on the other side. "Jeanist isn't answering me anymore. It's possible they failed at the Nomu factory."
"This is putting a lot of stress on my power," Endeavor gritted his teeth in annoyance while looking back at the police officer.
"Endeavor!" All Might called out to him, who looked up while tossing away the Nomu. Endeavor could see the number one hero coughing into his fist. He then looked up at his rival. "Are you keeping up?"
"Does it look like I'm having any trouble?" Endeavor retorted back, annoyed that he was even getting the question. He was also surrounded by Nomu that he had burnt up, another clue to All Might that he was fine. "Worry about your own responsibilities, you fool." He then turned around with a sneer. "If you're gonna go after them, now's the time!" He reached out his hand to send a huge blast of fire towards some Nomu that were planning to attack him.
"Right," All Might's eye glowed a little, determined to find the two students this time and save them for real. "I'll leave you to it."
Meanwhile, back at the Nomu factory, the four heroes there had been knocked back by the blast. Mt. Lady, Gang Orca, Tiger, and Best Jeanist could hear clapping, although three of them were certainly down for the count now. Best Jeanist breathed heavily as his arm was bleeding, looking up wide-eyed with fear.
"I see why you're the number four hero, Best Jeanist. That blast should have annihilated the lot of you."
All for One held out an arm, his hand sparking with energy. Best Jeanist reacted immediately by flinging his arms and dragging away the heroes by his threads. "But you were able to manipulate everyone's clothing and pull them out of the way just in time. Quick thinking. Consider me...impressed," He commented while hovering in the air. Best Jeanist couldn't even move, all he could do was look at the terrifying man.
It's him...
"We believe there must be an architect behind the League of Villains," One of the police stated to the whole team. "It's likely that his strength is comparable to All Might's. He will be crafty and cautious. If he doesn't feel like his safety is guaranteed, he will not reveal himself. So you must capture Shigaraki and the others quickly. Then move on to their leader."
If they had All Might here, this probably wouldn't have been an issue. But with All for One here right now...there was no way that they'd be able to defeat him. "It wasn't supposed to go like this." Best Jeanist manipulated his threads so that he could lift up his neck. "But that doesn't matter," He let out a sharp gasp. "A true hero doesn't believe in excuses!" His clothing moved around and then the threads moved towards All for One. He reacted by sending a powerful wind attack right into Best Jeanist's stomach. He grunted in pain and then something burst. This resulted in a lot of blood coming from his stomach and he choked, falling unconscious. His hand fell as just like that...the number four hero was defeated.
"Now, I see," All for one spoke up while pointing down at the hero. "Your strength comes from practice and practical experience, not raw power. I don't need your Quirk. It wouldn't pair well with Tomura's disposition." He could tell that Shigaraki wouldn't need it either, since the Quirk wouldn't give him any physical strength or huge advantage for his goals.
Who is this guy? Shoto thought while looking out of the corner of his eye. The wall was a bit damaged, but the villain couldn't see any of them thankfully. What just happened? Not even when his father would push him or when he would take it out on their mother did Shoto feel this scared before.
He took out three pros in an instant! Eijiro had sweat dripping down his whole face from fright over what just occurred. It was clear to him that this villain was nothing compared to what happened at the USJ.
Momo hugged herself tight as the feeling of relief had went away in an instant for her. And she felt like any moment now, she'd throw up. We have to run. I know that, but...
Tenya kept his horrified look on his face, as he wanted to leave too. And they were just about to before All for One showed up. But now he felt like leaving wasn't an option anymore. I'm so scared, that my legs...
My body...won't move! Izuku was the most terrified easily. Not just because All for One was very powerful or that he was here. But because...he knew of his history with All Might, and was one of few who even knew the truth. And he didn't even want to know what would happen if they were seen by him. What...in the world...was that?
Splashes were suddenly heard, followed by coughing. "Damn it," A familiar voice spoke up, as Katsuki and Izuka appeared right in front of the villain. "The hell?"
Izuka opened her mouth and then barfed out the black gunk. "What happened?" She coughed into her fist, trying not to feel even sicker to her stomach. The girl wiped her mouth with the back of her hand.
Izuku flinched in alarm, both relieved and terrified to hear them. Kacchan and Izuka!
Bakugo and Mido! Shoto and Eijiro thought to themselves.
"My apologies, Bakugo and Midoriya," All for One spoke up and Izuka opened her eyes, letting out a sharp gasp. She shook a little as she didn't look up, but Katsuki did.
"Huh?" He uttered in confusion, sweat dripping down his face. They heard more splashes, getting their attention as they looked around. More black portals appeared, revealing the League of Villains. Spinner gagged as he kneeled.
"That was so gross," Himiko covered her mouth; despite the fact that she took blood from people and terrified them, even she had her limits.
"This black stuff reeks! I love it," Twice gushed a little.
Shigaraki stayed on his knees. "Master."
"So. You've failed once more, Tomura," All for One silently approached him. Izuka felt a shiver go down her back as she stared. Katsuki held her shoulder tight, daring her to move away from him, and she didn't. "But you must not be discouraged. You'll try again." Both Kurogiri and Dabi were unconscious behind them. "That's why I brought your associates back with you." Katsuki gave him a death glare while Izuka held her stomach, shaking. "Even these two children, because you judged that they were important pieces on your game board. I can't say I blame you, considering who she's related to and that we had the opportunity to exploit her DNA."
She flinched in alarm, gritting her teeth. Izuku shook a little as both of them knew the villain was referring to him. His classmates all looked at him wide-eyed for the info that Izuka's DNA was in the hands of the League. Katsuki kept his lips pressed together since he already knew. "Midoriya...is this true?" Tenya whispered, but didn't get an answer.
All for One then held out his hand to Shigaraki. "Start over as many times as it takes. I am here to provide you with help." Shigaraki looked up at him wide-eyed, as it was the same feeling he had when he met the villain. That everyone else was fake, since they didn't do anything to help him back then. And All for One was the only one offering it to him now. "All of this...is for you."
Katsuki let out a small growl at how this was playing out. At the back of his mind, he should be asking Izuka what the heck was going on. But he couldn't do that right now. And for her, she just felt contempt towards both of them, that she and Katsuki had to be involved in this.
Izuku gritted his teeth, squeezing his eyes shut. His sister and his childhood friend were right behind the wall. And yet he was still stuck here behind it. This was his chance to save them, he had to take it. I can't freak out now. I have to remember why I'm here. Because my body couldn't move back then, and I let the villains take them. Being scared is no excuse. They're right there in front of me! He opened his eyes, glancing over to the wall. Their leader doesn't seem to have noticed we're around. Otherwise, he wouldn't talk so freely in front of us. For that matter, the other members of the League would've noticed and attacked already if their presence was known. There are six or seven meters separating me from my sister and Kacchan. With Full Cowl, I can get there in less than a second. But could I get away? Where would we run to next? Even if he was fast enough, which he wasn't, there was no way he could get in or out. And Izuka's flying wouldn't get them out that fast either, or Katsuki's explosions. Not when there was more than one long-distance range villain out there. Plus, I'd be putting the others in danger. That won't work. I need a plan. He clenched a fist, feeling useless the longer the two were out there with All for One. I need to find a way to reach out to them.
Tenya gasped, looking towards Izuku wide-eyed. He had a feeling he knew what was going through Izuku's head. The boy wasn't known for turning away and doing nothing, he'd be strategizing. Tenya had seen that for himself too many times.
If I can't do that, then this was all for nothing. The green-haired boy stepped forward to make a move, only to be grabbed by the shirt by Tenya himself. He had grabbed Shoto's arm, Momo holding onto Eijiro. Both of them were shaking still, but their intentions were clear. Although part of her hated having to hold them back because of course she wanted to rescue her best friend. But going in blind wasn't going to do them any favors.
I will...
I have to...
Protect you! Tenya glared towards Shoto and Izuku. He wasn't doing this because he wanted his classmates to be stuck out there. However, going in meant fighting, and he couldn't allow that whatsoever.
Focus! Momo's eyes shook a little.
I have to think! He tried to remain calm despite what was going on behind them.
We have to get away. But how? Momo and Tenya thought in unison.
All for One then looked up ahead. "Ah. There you are."
Tenya let out a small gasp as All for One wasn't looking in their direction thankfully. But he was looking towards the smoke, where All Might swooped in from the sky. He came flying in to clash with All for One, both of them pushing back against each other.
"I'll have you return my students, All for One!" He growled towards his arch-nemesis.
"Have you come to kill me a second time, All Might?" All for One mocked the hero.
The two clashed for a bit before releasing a huge gust of wind from their bodies. Everyone around them was sent flying backwards from this. Momo and Tenya held onto their classmates to protect them as they braced themselves. Izuku gave a small gasp while glancing back, having a feeling of dread.
"No. There's too many of them!" He lamented since with All Might here now, he'd for sure be spotted.
"It took you long enough to find us," All for One pointed out as the smoke cleared. "It's only five kilometers from the bar to here, and yet it was at least 30 seconds after I sent the Nomus that you arrived," He dusted himself off, looking up ahead. "You've gotten weaker, All Might."
"You're one to talk," All Might retorted back, kneeled on the ground. "It's kind of difficult to ignore that fancy life-support mask you've got on. Aren't you overexerting yourself?" He then stood up straight, staring down his enemy. Katsuki and Izuka were nearby watching them wide-eyed. He had an arm around her head to protect her. She had covered her head when the wind blew towards them. Both of them were shocked by the sight in front of them.
He held All Might back with his bare hands! This guy must be the boss villain! He narrowed his eyes knowingly while Izuka's hair blew behind her. No wonder why Izuka was so scared of him, even if it is stupid of her to do. The real question is...how is she familiar with him when they've never met?
Izuka bit her lip nervously at All for One. So this is him at the same power he had back then...and Izuku will have to fight him one day? Just by watching him from here, there's no way...
All Might hopped up and down to prepare himself. "I won't repeat the same mistake I made five years ago. You hear me?" He clenched his fists in determination. "I will take Young Bakugo and Young Mido back. And I will make certain you're locked up for the rest of your sad life!" He then flexed his body while staring at the villain. "Right along with your despicable League of Villains!" The hero then jumped forward, reaching out a hand.
"Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you," All for One held out his hand, and something bulged from his arm. "This will be hard for us both," Red energy came from him as when All Might was about to punch him in the face, the villain held him back with a gust of wind. He then sent the hero flying straight through several buildings. He crashed into a wall just before a building in front of him caved in and seemingly crushed him. "Hm," All for One looked at his hand. "Air Cannon plus Spring-like Limbs. Kinetic Booster times four. Strength Enhancer times three. What a delightful combination. Maybe a few more enhancers next time."
Katsuki and Izuka looked up in shock, gasping as they could come to conclusions about what happened to the hero. "All Might!" Both of them exclaimed in worry.
"Don't you worry," All for One spoke up to them, getting their attention. "It'll take more than that to kill him." Izuka gritted her teeth, Katsuki pulling her up gently. "Get off the battlefield, Tomura. And take those children with you." His fingers turned red/black and shot out tentacles so that he could insert them into the unconscious Kurogiri. "Kurogiri. Warp them away."
His body started to twitch and Magne ran over. "Be careful! One of the heroes messed with him and he's unconscious," She warned, as she had no idea what effect using his Quirk unconscious would do to him. "I'm not sure what's going on, but if you can teleport, why don't you get us out of here?"
"My warp power is still new, Magne," All for One reminded her, the tentacles glowing. "There is much I need to learn about it. Its distance is limited, and while he can teleport to specific coordinates, I only transport people to and from my own location." She turned around to Kurogiri as his body continued to move on its own. With his luck, their boss would only teleport them right back here since this was where he last was. "Or, with focus, to or from someone I am very familiar with. That is all." Spinner, Twice, and Compress all straightened up once they heard this. "It's easier to have Kurogiri do it."
Kurogiri's head expanded into a large portal. "Forcible Quirk Activation. Leave this place. And be sure to get more of the girl's DNA. I'm afraid our previous batch is now destroyed. But I'm sure it'll have more of an effect once she gives it to us on her own accord."
Shigaraki turned around to him in concern, not too different from how Izuku would react in a situation with All Might.
A small explosion occurred and he turned around to see something flying into the sky. It was All Might himself as he let out a yell, descending down towards the group. All for One lifted himself up off the ground.
"You're not thinking, Tomura," He called out to his pupil. "There remains much room for you to grow."
"You're mine!" All Might declared and once he was close enough, he punched at the villain, who held him back. Another strong gust of wind came from their clash.
"Master," Shigaraki murmured in a bit of awe, but also still admittedly a bit worried. Not even he himself could defeat All Might at the USJ when he was close to doing so. So his mentor probably couldn't succeed unless he put everything he had into this fight.
"Let's go, Shigaraki," Compress called out to him, bending down to Dabi. "While our masked lead is keeping All Might entertained," He compressed Dabi into a turquoise orb. "Claim your prizes."
Izuka and Katsuki turned towards the group, who were all staring them down. Meaning that they were forcibly going to take them if necessary. Katsuki let out a scoff before smirking at them. Izuka stepped backwards a little, narrowing her eyes as they stood back-to-back.
"This is gonna be fun. Don't you dare hesitate," He glanced over his shoulder to the girl.
"I know what to do," She responded and then glared towards the group. "Let's do this, Katsuki." His eyes widened to hear her say his name, but shook it off.
All Might then noticed what the two students were doing and rushed right over to them. "Young Mido, Young Bakugo, don't!" He grunted as he was grabbed by All for One, ultimately getting distracted. Unfortunately, he had no choice but to leave this to them because he couldn't get too close to the two. Not if he wanted to protect them from All for One.
Izuku watched from a crack in the wall, looking frustrated. All Might! All for One is in the way, so he can't get to Kacchan or Izuka! All for One was continuously attacking All Might. The villain wasn't going to give him the chance to help them. Tenya and Shoto gritted their teeth as they realized the same thing he did. If something doesn't change, the League will escape with my friend and my sister. Again. Eijiro and Momo looked back with fright, tears in Momo's eyes.
Katsuki grunted in alarm as something was flung at his face. Izuka ducked her head from the object, looking back up at Twice who had attacked them. Katsuki flew backwards with an explosion and Izuka sent herself up into the air with a shooting star. They've got them surrounded. Both of them landed side by side, and Himiko raced forward, knife ready. So they can't escape by themselves! Katsuki narrowly missed the knife multiple times, Izuka bending down low from it but just barely missed. Once she stood up, a few strands from her bangs flew towards the ground. She growled towards Himiko as Katsuki fired an explosion into the ground to send a few rocks flying. Izuka glanced back at Magne rushing towards her and held up a hand, firing off a Mercury Blast. The villain cackled while dodging, since they knew of this move already. She then lunged for Izuka, who slipped past her as Katsuki held out his hands. She landed on them and he moved up his arms to send her into a flip while fire covered her arms, sending the female villain flying. Magne yelped in pain as she slid to a stop safely, patting at her burning jacket and growled towards the girl.
These guys know we're screwed Katsuki looked panicked while sweating. It's six against two, and they're willing to drag the both of us out of here by force this time.
"Behind you!" Izuka yelled as she looked up and he turned back to see Compress rushing up. He used an explosion to flip over him.
"I didn't need your stupid help!" He screamed down at her and then gasped. Spinner was coming in hot behind her as she looked annoyed towards him. "Wat-"
She whipped around and moved her hands to the ground, firing off another shooting star to send her spiraling into the air. Izuka glanced up at Katsuki, who gave a small grunt, but kept his eyes on Compress. I can't let that magician lay a finger on me or her.
Damn it! We can't keep doing this Izuka gritted her teeth while looking down. And what about Mr. All Might? He can't keep his eyes on us and fight All for One at the same time. We have to do something to get out of here...while saving our own butts in the meantime, there's no way we can let them get too close to us.
All Might was heading straight for them. "I'm coming for you!" He assured the two, but All for One grabbed him from behind and dragged him away.
"I don't think so. Because I am here," He then forcibly dragged the hero away from the two students. All Might then let out a yell as he was thrown into another building, another crash occurring. Izuka heard it and gasped, glancing away at the corner of her eye.
They know exactly what they're doing by facing us, and we need to escape like now before he gets so injured he can't fight anymore!
Izuku gritted his teeth, his eyes shaking a little. All Might, Izuka, and Kacchan are all completely stuck. What now?
"That's why it's against the law for uncertified people to use their Quirks to cause injury. None of you had the authority to harm the villain."
Shoto could only watch as they all felt just as stuck. They couldn't certainly fight here, but they couldn't also let All Might suffer either.
"I'm upset too. But...we can't let out emotions get the best of us."
Eijiro felt just as awful as he did when he couldn't help the two back at camp.
"If you know that you're breaking the rules, then you're acting like villains, not heroes."
Momo narrowed her eyes as she wished she could just leave, but doing that...would be wrong. Even though they weren't even supposed to be here.
"Why did it have to be you two of all people?" Tenya's eyes shook from remembering what he said earlier that night. "Why are you trying to make the same stupid mistakes I made?"
Mr. Aizawa bowed his head at the press conference.
It's no use Izuku thought to himself. As heroes-in-training, we're not allowed to fight.
Katsuki hooked his arm around Izuka's and she narrowed her eyes knowingly. Both of them fired off at the ground together, spinning around while avoiding Twice. But maybe...if there's an opening... He turned around while gritting his teeth. An instant...we might have a chance to swoop in and grab Kacchan and Izuka. The two glared as they were completely surrounded, Katsuki facing towards Spinner, Twice, and Magne. Izuka was facing towards Compress and Himiko. And if we can save the both of them, All Might can use the full extent of his power.
All Might was currently bracing himself from All for One's attack. But how? Nothing seems like it'll work. Izuku felt like he was analyzing a game board almost.
Magne and Spinner ran straight for Katsuki while Izuku struggled to come up with something. Come on. Compress was running towards Izuka, who reacted by sending a shooting star into the ground. This essentially created a smokescreen. Think. Himiko threw her knives while Katsuki and Izuka were in the air. Somehow, we can help them out of this! Katsuki knocked away the knives with an explosion and Izuka used a shooting star from her fingers to cut Twice's tape in half. Izuku remembered that All Might came in from the air. He let out a small gasp in realization, his eyes widening. Yes!
He then turned to the furious Tenya, who hoped he wasn't thinking of going in there. "Listen!"
"You can't fight. I won't let you," Tenya growled out at him.
"No, I think there's another way!" He informed, narrowing his eyes. "A way that won't involve any combat. That'll let us escape. With them. Come on, we can still get my sister and Kacchan back!" He looked at Tenya pleadingly, hoping that the class rep would agree. Tenya let out a small gasp, wondering what he had in mind.
"Tell us your plan," Shoto turned to him, trusting Izuku's judgment immediately.
"The thing is, it's all going to depend on him. And Izuka wouldn't be able to convince him if we rely on her alone," Izuku turned away, knowing that Katsuki would not let them rescue him. He had too much pride for that.
"Stay back...Deku!" Katsuki almost pleaded, his eyes wide. It was for Izuku's own good...that he could agree with Izuka in a rare instance.
"Little brother...I know this will be hard for you to do, but...please don't come after us..." Izuka squeezed her eye shut, shedding a small tear.
"I just don't know, you guys," A tear fell down Ochaco's cheek. "Think about what Bakugo would want. We'd just make everything worse, I'm afraid. And what if Mido gets hurt...?" She sobbed a little.
Izuku felt a similar way, since he knew Katsuki felt like he could handle this. "If I did the plan myself, I don't think it would work. So, Kirishima," He looked up at Eijiro. "You're the key to this being a success!"
He gasped in surprise at this having to fall on his shoulders.
"We need details, Midoriya," Shoto looked at the green-haired boy. "Come on."
"Right," He nodded in agreement. "Here's what I'm thinking."
All Might punched at All for One, who caught it easily. He used his other fist to attack, only to be held back once again. Another strong gust of wind occurred. "Are you holding back against me?" The villain guessed correctly. "Trying to keep the children from being blown away?" Sparks of red energy came from his body. All Might then jumped backwards to keep his distance. "You've put yourself in quite the predicament. So how will the 'hero' prevail?"
All Might gritted his teeth, knowing that he couldn't fight the villain like this. Not until he got his students to safety. Young Bakugo! Young Mido! The two continued playing keep away with the other members of the League. They both noticed All Might and All for One nearby.
It'll be hard for All Might to kick his ass as long as we're here. Damn it! Katsuki had a nervous expression towards them.
What are we going to do? If I fly off right now, they'll no doubt chase us down. Katsuki knows that too, or else he would've told me to do so. Izuka squeezed her eyes shut in frustration. I'm so sorry we're holding you back, Mr. All Might...!
Shoto gasps once the four heard of Izuku's plan. "Are you out of your mind?" Tenya hissed a little.
"Kacchan and Izuka will have realized the situation that All Might's in."
"I agree," Shoto furrowed his eyebrows a bit.
"They're staying on the defensive with their enemies for the most part. Keeping their distance and assisting each other. That's good for us. We have to move when both of them have got some space between them and the villains," Izuku explained to the group.
Momo looked up hesitantly at Tenya. "Ida..."
He turned away, rubbing his chin. "It is a gamble. But all things considered, there's not much risk to us. And more importantly, it could change the tide of this fight." They all stared at him in anticipation, since he could make or break this plan depending on his opinion. "...I'm in."
Izuku planted his feet onto the wall, charging up his power. "This is what we do." He and Tenya were holding onto Eijiro. "First, we'll propel ourselves using my Quirk, combined with Ida's Recipro." Tenya charged up his engine, which ripped from his pants once it was activated. "Then, using Kirishima's hardening..." Eijiro held up his arms, which hardened seconds later. Izuku then jumped, breaking through the wall. "We'll break through the wall." Twice and Himiko turned around in shock. Shoto touched the ground with his right hand. "The second we've cleared it..." A circle of frost surrounded the boy. "Todoroki will make a huge slab of ice for us." He did so seconds later, and made an ice wall that was taller than everyone else around. "As high as he possibly can. The villains haven't noticed us yet." Shigaraki looked up wide-eyed, wondering what was going on. Izuku, Eijiro, and Tenya slid up the ice together thanks to Izuku. "Up until now, they've been able to outmaneuver us. But we're finally in the position to get the jump on them." All of them prepared themselves as the three sky-rocketed into the air together. "And we'll cross the battlefield at a height that they'll never hope to reach."
All of the villains, as well as Katsuki and Izuka, could only look up in shock. "Right now, the guy in charge of the villains is holding All Might back." All for One reached out his hand to attack them. All Might jumped and jammed his fist into All for One's side. "But that means the reverse is true too." He sent the villain flying into a building. "The last part's up to you, Kirishima. It's no good if I do it." Katsuki and Izuka could only stare at the trio, wondering if they had been here the whole time. "Or Todoroki, or Ida, or Yaoyorozu. Maybe for Izuka, but not him. Ever since school started, you've built a solid relationship with Kacchan as equals! If his friend calls to him..."
Eijiro held out his hand towards Katsuki. "Come on!" His voice was but a faint echo, Katsuki's eyes widening.
"He'll listen!"
"...Grab onto me," Katsuki muttered to Izuka, who turned to him in alarm. "Now!" He urged as he turned to her and she hugged his waist from behind silently, trusting his word. Shigaraki reached out to the both of them. Katsuki let out a yell as a light came from underneath his feet. A huge explosion came from him, Izuka squeezing her eyes shut and bracing herself. Both of them were sent flying as they moved to catch up with the three. Katsuki straightened his body, Izuka moving down her legs as he reached out an arm. He then grabbed on tight to Eijiro's outstretched hand. "You idiots!" He grinned as he looked towards them.
Izuka looked up towards them from behind, Izuku giving a relieved smile at her. She smiled happily back at him. "I'm so glad to see you!" She called out over the wind, her hair flying behind her.
"What?!" Spinner yelled in alarm at this.
"Bakugo," Tenya called out to him. "On my mark, you give us a giant-!"
"Don't tell me what to do, damn you!" Katsuki screamed at his classmate.
"It's not the time to fight, you guys!" Eijiro reminded the both of them.
Momo and Shoto stared up at the five from behind the wall. "Just as we thought. All eyes on them. This is our chance," Shoto looked towards Momo, who took off.
"Let's go!"
Shigaraki shook an angry fist, looking towards Izuku specifically as he was pissed off. "Why do you keep showing up everywhere?"
"Seriously?" All Might murmured, though he was impressed. "You kids."
"Don't let them get away!" Compress called out while looking up. "Who can do distance?"
"Kurogiri and Dabi. But they're down!" Spinner informed, gritting his teeth.
"You two," Magne approached them both. "Come here!" She then held out her hands in front of her body.
Magne's Quirk: Magnetism. Its wielder can apply a magnetic force to anyone within a 4.5 meter radius! And focus on a whole body or just a part. She focused her power and then used it on both Compress and Spinner. Men become south poles and women become north poles. Magnetism doesn't work on Magne, though.
She looked up at the sky. "Ready!" She then pushed Compress into the air so he could soar towards the five.
"Repulsion Breakup. Night Flight Cannon!"
Izuka gasped while looking back, still holding onto Katsuki. She was about to attack when suddenly, Mt. Lady got onto her feet. "Titan Cliff!" Compress knocked into her nose, and blood came from it.
"Whoa, Mt. Lady!" Izuku cried out as he, his sister, and Katsuki looked back in surprise.
"The rescue's priority," She murmured as she started to fall to the side. "Go home, you dumb kids..." Once she fell, she created a cloud of smoke.
"We can still catch them! Come on, you two!" Magne was about to use her Quirk again when suddenly, something came zipping in. It knocked over Spinner, Twice, and Magne, and the source was revealed to be Gran Torino.
"Gran Torino!" Izuku murmured in alarm that he was there too.
"You're too slow," All Might glanced back as his mentor landed nearby.
"You're just too fast, hot shot," He retorted back and looked over his shoulder. "So you saw the kid, right? He's turning out to be more and more like you every day. Not a compliment."
All Might just let out a small scoff. "After his experience in Hosu, I didn't think he'd come to the battlefield." Izuku planted his feet into the ground to slide to a stop. Katsuki was using an explosion while Eijiro pumped up a fist in victory. "Damn teenagers!"
"Shimura's friend, huh?" All for One had recollected himself, getting onto his feet. "Perhaps we should make this more interesting." Suddenly, he moved his tentacle-like limbs towards the five students. Izuka gasped sharply as she froze in place. He had grabbed her by the waist and legs. Katsuki, Eijiro, Tenya, and Izuku slowly looked back in horror as she started to fly back towards the villains. And all of their hearts stopped once they saw the look of terror on her face.
"NO!" All four of them shouted and Katsuki immediately let go of Eijiro to run back towards her. Eijiro, Izuku, and Tenya followed as the blond went after Izuka. He reached out and grabbed one hand. Izuku rushed over to grab the other. All of them struggled to hang onto each other as All for One pulled her back as hard as he could. She struggled to break free, but was unable to. Tenya and Eijiro helped pull her back in a panic.
"Even when you think you've won...you still lost," All for One grinned as another tentacle limb came from the ground, tightening his hold on Izuka even more. And then he pulled her away from the four and she gasped sharply as she looked up at them, releasing Katsuki and Izuku. The four watched with open mouths as she fell backwards, unable to stop moving.
"Noooooo!" All Might screamed in agony that she wasn't able to escape. Izuku let out a horrified gasp and lunged forward, only to be held back by Tenya. He struggled in the class rep's grip as he reached out his hand.
Not again...I can't let this happen to her again!
"Izuka! We have to go back!" Izuku turned to his classmate pleadingly.
"We can't! We'll be forced to fight if we return now! All Might will protect her," Tenya's eyes shook a little that they failed for her. Eijiro squeezed a fist while Katsuki looked furious, shaking. The last thing he wanted was for Izuka to be dragged back there, but they had no way to get themselves back up high enough. If he tried it himself, it wouldn't be enough for all four of them.
Izuku gritted his teeth, tears in his eyes. She's right there, I can get her back! If she's there, All Might can't fight and she'll get hurt! "But she's going to-"
"We'll find another way!" Eijiro interrupted him, since now was not the time to argue.
"Damn it...!" Katsuki gritted his teeth angrily, his eyes shaking. Izuku had the same reaction, his heart dropping again as he couldn't just leave her behind. It was the same feeling he had seeing her go into the portal...
Izuka finally reached the ground, and All for One released the girl, practically throwing her. She landed roughly as she spun to a stop, smoke coming from her body. Her ribbons had fallen off during her fall.
"Young Mido!" All Might gasped while running over to her, bending down to examine her. She wasn't fatally injured, but if she stayed here, then she would be. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine," She answered, gritting her teeth. "Don't worry about me."
He stared at her for a few seconds, determined to protect her from the situation. Just when he thought he had an advantage, All for One had to take it away from him. The hero let out a cough, still looking towards his student. "It's shameful that I needed their help," He stood in front of her, gritting his teeth. "But now, you will suffer the consequences of dragging her back here! And I won't pull any punches," He snarled as Gran Torino stood in front of the girl's back just in case the League tried anything. "You're finished!"
All for One just stared at the two, hands behind his back. "They told me she was a strong one for not having used her Quirk in years. Let's see how this student of yours handles things," He was grinning behind his mask.
He gritted his teeth at his enemy, deducing that he must've known it when the League was targeting Izuka. Because that was a detail that no one disclosed to them. And there was no way he'd allow her to fight him. "Involving a child is despicable, even for you!"
"Two left over here," Gran Torino stared at Himiko and Shigaraki, as the rest were now unconscious. "I'll handle them and keep them away from the girl."
"Tomura," Himiko shook in fear staring at him. "I do not wanna die in this place!"
"They got us. Turned the tables of this fight with a single move until I returned the favor," His tentacles reappeared to attack All Might, who ducked his head. Izuka looked up weakly as she and All Might saw All for One put his tentacles into Magne. "Forcible Quirk Activation. Magnetism!"
Gran Torino sped over to Shigaraki and Himiko. Izuka gasped sharply as she turned around. "No!" She cried out as she saw Shigaraki holding out his hand.
"You are dust!" He declared, but Gran Torino kicked him in the shin, sending him flying. Himiko blinked in alarm to see her comrades flying towards the portal. She then waved her arms rapidly.
"Hey! Watch out, you guys! You're coming at me too fast!" The blonde cried out but they knocked into her. All four flew into the portal. Shigaraki tried to stay in place, but was being dragged towards it.
"Wait. Don't. Master!" He muttered as he wanted to help.
"Not so fast!" Gran Torino flew towards him, only to be knocked down by a tentacle. One of them threw Magne into the portal.
"Gran Torino!" Izuka yelped as she looked towards him.
"Your body is too damaged!" Shigaraki called out, holding out a hand as he flew backwards.
"No one's come to save you, have they?" All for One reached out his hand. "You've had a hard life, Tenko Shimura." Shigaraki continued to reach out to him, as it was just as hard to not be able to do anything for his master. "Don't worry. I am here for you."
His hand fell from his face as he gave a look of horror. "No, I...won't go!" He uttered, but then he disappeared into the portal. The warp went away seconds later.
"Tomura. You must continue to fight," All for One spoke and Izuka looked back towards All Might. He lunged towards All for One. Gran Torino got engulfed into the black gunk. "Warping. Plus Shock Inversion!" He moved Gran Torino in front of him so that the hero would take the hit for him.
All Might grunted as his sleeve was ripped to shreds from the hit, and Gran Torino's cheek was busted. "I'm sorry!"
"I only came to save Tomura," All for One revealed to the hero. "But if you say you're going to fight, then I'll face you as you wish. And don't think I forgot about the child." He moved his tentacles past All Might and towards Izuka. She gasped sharply as the hero jumped and gripped them before they could touch her. "In the past, your fist crushed one after another of my comrades. Many were forced into the shadows, underground. While you were extolled as the Symbol of Peace. What a grand view you must have had from atop our sacrifices. A hero standing on the mountain of our defeats." Red energy came from him again as he kept Gran Torino between them. All Might then slid to a stop. "I can't say I'm surprised that you took on a student, even though she had to meet me in the flesh. How long did you think you'd hold the truth from her and her brother?"
She let out a confused sound, looking at All Might. The hero grunted furiously and leapt forward. "Young Mido, get out of here now! Detroit..." He grabbed Gran Torino and then extended a fist. "SMASH!" Two forces of wind came from them this time and Izuka yelped, using a star shield to embrace the impact. All Might's other sleeve came apart and blood came from his mouth. He slid backwards to a stop right in front of Izuka. She looked up at him slowly, as she should escape, there was a wall right there she could go through. But she doubted All for One would give her enough time to leave right now. She looked towards Gran Torino, giving a look of horror at his state.
"He stopped the attack himself," All for One noted as he put his arm down. Izuka sat up quickly and put Gran Torino onto her lap. "You still won't fight me with your full power, huh? Because doing so would endanger all those people you've sworn to protect. And continue to be in denial that the girl will have to face me if you fail!" Behind the fight were a bunch of citizens caught in the flaming debris of what was left in the area. All Might gritted his teeth angrily as Izuka flinched, tears in her eyes. He didn't even have to look to know how she was feeling.
"You shut up. Don't give my student false hope." All for One looked up at him. "Always toying with people, probing their weaknesses," He clenched his fists furiously. "You steal. Break them. Manipulate and discard them! You scoff at innocent people who are just trying to lead happy lives!" Other heroes were currently saving those caught up in the fight. And that was the only thing he could be grateful for right now. He grabbed All for One by the wrist tightly. "It cannot continue!"
"It's over," All for One reached out his free hand.
"I won't let it!" All Might screamed, punching his enemy and knocking him onto his back. A bunch of smoke came from the impact. Izuka's hair flew as she squeezed her eyes shut, holding onto Gran Torino. The man groaned as he looked up, blood coming from his nose.
"Toshinori..." He muttered in pain at the sight and Izuka looked up to see why. Her mouth opened in shock as smoke was coming from All Might's body. And...half of his face was reverting back to Toshinori. "You've reached your limit!"
"No...no, not now!" Izuka whispered in dismay at this.
"What's wrong?" All for One asked calmly, earning a sharp gasp from the hero. "You seem to be worked up about something, All Might. I've heard that same exact line before, you know," He let out a cackle as All Might let out a sharp gasp, his eyes growing smaller. "From the person who had One for All before you. Nana Shimura."
Izuka coughed into her mouth from the smoke, sitting up slowly and staring at the two. "Mr. All Might...I know that you won't allow me to...but I have to fight back," She spoke up in a weak tone.
He whipped his head with a sharp gasp, snapping out of it and shaking his head rapidly. He had to focus on restraining All for One despite what was going on in his head. "Absolutely not. As my student-"
"I know I'm still in training and that I might die!" She interrupted while squeezing her eyes shut. Gran Torino looked up at her as her arms were shaking, her head looking at the ground. Her bangs were hiding her eyes. "But...if it means keeping people safe, including my little brother...how can I just sit there and watch this happen?" Her voice broke a little. "Risking your life...it's part of who you are, right? I'm not as strong as you are, but that doesn't mean I can't do anything. You've done so much for me and Izuku...so please just let me do this with you. I can't...watch you die..."
He clamped his mouth shut as he had no idea what to do...he could trust her word and let her fight the Symbol of Evil. Or she'd get caught in the crossfire eventually between the two. Either way, it was putting her in danger...
