BNHA | Behind The Mask

A Lion's Pride

"HAVE FUN COMPETING IN THESE LITTLE SIDE GAMES EVERYONE!" The screens above showed the empty battle spots open for those who did make it. "AFTER THEY'RE OVER THE SEVENTEEN STUDENTS FROM THE TOP FOUR TEAMS WILL BE DUKING IT OUT, ONE ON ONE, IN A TOURNAMENT STYLE FIGHTING COMPETITION! I PROMISE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THESE EPIC MASHUPS!"

There's no doubt that Y/n's favorite part of the games were the one on one battle. You'd have to be either really strong to get your opponent to lose or you could out smart them.

She would love to at least go one round without the mask to see how she would respond in an actual fight like this. Though, Y/n prefers not to lose a leg and an arm for something like this. If there's one thing she's learn by watching everyone, at least the reruns and what she's heard, was that they're all crazy powerful.

'Plus....'

Y/n played with her pompoms she never got rid of as she while standing in the front with a few of her classmates, Bakugo was a bit away but Y/n could feel what she assumed was his stare.

'I think I might get beaten up sometime later if I don't use the mask. He did tell me to not go quirkless style.'

"Aw yeah! Finally getting the chance to show what we're made of!" Kirishima's eyes were practically shinning as he stared at the screen. He really couldn't believe he was here. "I watch these finals every year and now I'm actually in them!"

"Wait, is it always a tournament?" Mina asked.

"The finals are always a one on one competition but they switch it up everytime-" Sero informed.

"Last time it was a foam swording match." Y/n and Sero said in unison making Sero smirk. "You really like the sports festival huh, Rebel?"

"Yeah..... But I keep forgetting that I have to participate now. I prefer to watch." Y/n found that annoying. She wasn't much for being the center of attention unless she was showing up her family in a friendly game. The more people starring the more she'd feel like she'd make a fool of herself.

A small smile started forming. 'On the other hand, I can do whatever I want. I can really let loose.......ah, but I might not be able to use the mask outside of school right? Maybe if I tried when it was really really dark?'

On the stage Pro hero Midnight held up a box with the word : LOTS on the front for all to view. "Come closer and draw lots to see who you're up against! Then enjoy the pleasure of the recreational games before we start! The 16th finalists have the option to participate in those activities or sitting out to prepare for battle. I'm sure you all want to conserve your stamina."

"Let's start with our first place winners." Midnight was starting make her way down the steps before she was stopped.

"Um, excuse me.." Ojiro's hand went up. Just by looking at his face Y/n could tell he was debating with himself like if he was trying to find the right time to say something or even if he should go on and say it in the first place. "Sorry but I'm withdrawing."

Gasps were heard throughout the stadium as Ojiro tried his best to not let his head drop. He really needed to do this. "Ojiro? no way!" Midoriya looked at him in disbelief as did the rest of the world before him. Iida also stepped up to ask. "This is a rare chance for you to get scouted..!"

Ojiro lowered his hand as well as his gaze. He just didn't have it in him to look at his classmates in the eye. He barely brought up enough courage to speak up for himself. He did his best to bring it back up. "It just wouldn't be right. I barely remember anything from the Calvary battle until the very end of it-"