The Dragon & The Kitsune.

Chapter 43 - Izuku.

Two weeks had swiftly flown by and now it was time for the annual U.A Sports Festival. Ragtags were raring to go, eager to show off their hard work of the intense training that Izuku and Rhyki had done so far with them. They were still gobsmacked at the amount of detail that Izuku put into it, resulting in them using muscles that they didn't realise they had, on top of learning better ways of utilizing their quirks to the best of their abilities. Even more so when they'd watched the siblings go at it quirkless, and not holding back much either. The Ragtags ended up being downright horrified with realising just how insanely high their pain tolerance was considering the fight had resulted in broken arms, fractured and bruised ribs, bust noses, black eyes, dislocated knees they'd put back in with barely any wince or scream.

Sure, they had healed pretty quickly thanks to Izuku, but it was obvious that the duo were already leagues above everyone else in calculated fighting. Even Kaminari had stated that he wouldn't be surprised if they were stronger and quicker than most of the third years, hell even pros. Sero had said Izuku was without a doubt, stronger than what All Might had been in his prime, which none had objected to. There was no mistaking the raw power and strength of their groups' tallest member, nominated leader and sheer genius. During the two weeks that they'd been given to train, which had been spent entirely at Training Ground after gaining permission from their parents (which they had loved of it just being the seven of them), Izuku had disappeared for a few hours here or there, claiming he'd been personally asked to help someone in training, but they didn't want anyone to know just yet.

They'd respected his wishes of not questioning who it was. It wasn't anything to do with them if Izuku had been personally sought out to help someone, considering they were doing the same thing. The only one who actually knew, was Kirishima, as Izuku had informed him about it. Not wanting to keep anything from his boyfriend. Rhyki had said she wasn't bothered by it at all when they'd asked her. They were now in their P.E outfits, as it was stated that it wouldn't be fair on others in the festival if they wore their hero gear. 1A were sitting in a room designated for them, waiting to be called out, by none other than the mega loud blonde hero himself, Present Mic, who had somehow roped Aizawa into commentating with him, not that they thought the tired hero would actually commentate much unless it was needed.

Ragtags were sitting together conversing about what they thought might happen. That was, until Todoroki approached Izuku, who just turned his head slightly to look at the dual quirk user with a somewhat bored expression.
"Can I help you Todoroki?" Izuku questioned.
"I just want to say, it's obvious that you and Rhyki are two of the strongest in the hero course, therefore I am going to beat you, using just my ice side." He stated before turning and walking away. Izuku snorted and stood up.
"If you really think that, then you're a fucking idiot. Everyone here is going to go full out, but you think you're just going to win using your ice side? I've heard some truly stupid shit over the years, but that's definitely up there. Bring your A game Todoroki, or you're a complete fool." Izuku walked out of the room then, while the Ragtags had broad smirks on their faces as they followed, whereas the rest of 1A just stood in silence. It was obvious that they were unsure of what to say at that remark, until Jiro snorted, gaining their attention.

"You really have no idea just how strong he truly is, do you?" She said, as Momo joined her side.
"What do you mean Jiro?" Ojiro queried.
"Exactly that. You all have zero idea in how to actually fight against Izuku and Rhyki, even more so considering you all saw what happened for them to end up in that horrendous coma. Here's some advice, pray they don't go full out, because otherwise you'll be with Recovery Girl for a good while."
"You should have more belief in your classmates!" Iida tried to butt in.
"You mean the quirkest, rude, obnoxious, self-centred bunch? Why exactly should I do that? I was adult enough to apologise for what I did, which I still feel really bad about. Honestly, it's the best thing I've done so far in my life considering how much they have already helped me in becoming better in myself. Whereas all of you refuse to say anything. It's pathetic. More so after Izuku literally saved your lives during the USJ, including Aizawa!"