Rise up

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I swerve out of the way trying to avoid Dark Shadow, but the tip of his hand catches my body. I get thrown towards the ground with a harsh impact. My left side, including my wing, slams into the dirt, and I wince holding in a pained scream.

Dark Shadow is currently focused on the villain pinned under him, so I stumble to my feet. I lazily carry myself to a nearby tree and duck behind it. I watch as the crazed villain rambles on while Dark Shadow leaves him to go after the boys who are making sound.

Dark Shadow whips back around and angrily grabs the villain who begins getting up causing a ruckus. He keeps a tight grip on him while knocking him into the trees. This rips off the top half of the tree I'm crouched behind and my mouth hangs open. Note to self don't fight Tokoyami in the dark.

Once Tokoyami takes care of the villain in a matter of seconds, Katsuki and Shoto jump at Dark Shadow. Katsuki sets off a few explosions, while Shoto covers his hand in a fire to weaken Dark Shadow. It successfully calms down the raging Dark Shadow and Tokoyami gets control of him, sending him away.

Now that all the chaos is done for the moment I step out from behind the tree, or now stump and make my way towards the others. I grit my teeth at the feeling in my left-wing. The way it hangs awkwardly lets me know it isn't broken, just a part of it is dislocated.

"And once again, I'm a terrible matchup for you, bird boy," Katsuki grumbles as he holds a constant small explosion in his palm. Tokoyami pants exhausted from trying to contain Dark Shadow, "Thanks. You saved me."

As I trudge over to Katsuki he hears my footsteps and whips around towards me. I give him a weak smile as his face flashes with worry for a second. "And you stupid Birdgirl almost got taken out by Dark Shadow."

I sigh, shaking my head, "Whatever. Can you just relocate my wing for me?" I turn my body to the side so Katsuki can catch a glimpse of the strangely bent wing.

"I'm sorry Takami and Shoji." Tokoyami utters in disappointment that he hurt his own classmates.

I wave him off, deciding to ignore Katsuki as he grabs hold of my wing. "Don't worry about it! I'm-," I clamp a hand over my mouth suppressing the scream that threatens to come out as Katsuki yanks my wing-back in place. I bend over clutching my knees and breathe heavily for a moment, willing the pain away. Katsuki places a gentle hand on my shoulder and I stand back up when the pain becomes more bearable.

I lazily listen as Midoriya explains to the others that we need to get back to camp. He hopes we can all safely travel back, avoiding any enemies. Midoriya plans out our movements. Cut straight through the forest since it will be faster and avoid the villains at the start of the trail.

"Honestly with a group like this we could go up against All Might," Midoriya mumbles as everyone nods along with the strategy he spewed out. I look questionably at the boy and wonder if he is starting to feel the effects of his injuries and not realizing what he is saying now.

Katsuki, of course, loudly protested, "I'd be fine by myself!" I swiftly smack him upside the head and when he sends me a harsh glare I roll my eyes.

"We'll surround you two as we walk," Shoto adds, adjusting the class B student unconscious on his back.

Everyone ignores the fuming Katsuki who keeps throwing out his complaints. I smile to myself at how our class has seemingly gotten used to his harsh words. I quietly walk behind the blonde staring at him in his fit of anger, finding it amusing. It also helps to calm the slight nerves from the situation knowing that he is still acting the same as usual.

Once Katsuki calms down we walk in silence listening for any noises around us. I make my way towards the front of the group where Shoto is. He glances at me as I walk up next to him and gives me a ghost of a smile.