𝗜𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

32. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭

You squeaked, noting the sound of ice as the stadium shook.

'Todoroki and Sero. Sorry I couldn't watch...' you thought while trying to calm your heart. 'Okay. I'm good again.'

Too soon. Your anxiety slowly started to grow once again.

"I wish I knew this person..." You muttered while getting up and pacing the room. "Just try your best. Try your best. Breath."

"Sero is immobilized! Todoroki advances to the next round!"

There was a short silence before the crowd began to cheer.

"Don't worry about it!"

'Convenient...' you thought before taking more deep breaths. "Don't worry about it. Even if you don't beat them, you tried. That's what Midoriya and All Might would say." You nodded in affirmation then cursed your anxiety as it slammed back into you like a train. "But that won't do once I become a hero... it's life and death out there..."

-

"Everybody, sorry for the long wait! The stage that was frozen in the second match is finally dry, so on to the next match!" Present Mic announced.

'Now everyone is guaranteed to watch me...' you thought, sheepishly walking up to the stage.

"Our flashy and powerful student from Class A! She's stoic yet lovely! From the hero course, it's Y/n L/n!"

Your embarrassment deepened at the introduction.

'Am I the only one who thinks that sounds like he's in love with me..? I'm probably just worried... scared... SO MANY PEOPLE!!'

"Versus..." You looked at the opponent with sharp, intense eyes.

He has sky blue hair with streaks of white and his eyes are black with an intense stare as well. He was considerably tall for... what, a fifteen year old? Either way his face was stoic.

"!"
'So intense... he's scary..!'

"Well, who knows! It's almost like he just appeared! But, he's from the general studies course, it's Kira Hoka! Scary!"

'Eh?! He agrees!!!' He gave a deadpanned look which set you more on the endge.

"Now, we'll have a super awesome battle, won't we?! We don't know Hoka's quirk but L/n's is pretty flashy!"

"U-Uhm..." You nervously announced though couldnt think of what you were going to say. 'His sound is so intimidating... does he know my other quirk or something..?'

"Now then..." You straightened your posture and narrowed your eyes. "Start!"

Hoka sent two rows of blue fire, making you sigh in relief that it was nothing serious.

You shifted into a dragon, thinking that it would be fine.

Uh no.

For some reason it burned like hell.

So you shifted back, face contorted in confusion and pain.

'It's fire! Why did it hurt?!'

"My quirk is not normal fire." He said as you glared at him. "It is cold. Like ice. And even if I change the temperature, the color stays the same."

'Then I'll listen for it.'

You watched intensely, tensing once he drew his hand back.

'Sizzling. If I turn into a dragon then I'll be able to take the attack, but he knows that move. How fast can he change the temp? I should dodge and find a sure way to defeat him...'

The blow-torch-like sound let you know that he was attacking, so you quickly shifted into a rabbit.

'Think while you move. Don't give him the time to--' You squeaked, skidding to a stop once the fire scorched your front paws. 'Does he predict my movements?'

You scrambled away from another flame while honking.

'I can barely think. Stupid worry...' you thought, shifting into a wolf.

You didn't notice how dark your vision had gotten.

'If I can somehow push him out of bounds or incapacitate him...' your eyes widened as an idea popped into your head. 'If I rush him as a tiger... who isn't scared of that by instincts?'

You shifted into a tiger, but nothing happened after that.

Complete darkness.

But you could still hear the frightened shouts of the crowd.

"Shouldn't you stop the fight?!"

"That looks real!"

'Go back!! Shift back!' You panicked, trying to gain control again and back down. 'Please don't do it!'

"Is this why she doesn't like to talk about her drawback..?"

'You'll become a murderer... Mom will be disappointed again and Midoriya won't talk to you.
You wanna risk it? If not, turn back.'

A blunt force stopped you before the feeling of flesh and blood flooded your mouth. You shifted back and shot up, eyes frantic with panic and fear.

"I-I'm sor..." You tried to wipe the tears from your eyes as blood covered your uniform and face.

"L...L/n is disqualified!" Midnight announced as Cementoss stepped onto the stage.

You flinched, letting him take your hand and lead you back to the entrance.

"Y/n!" Midoriya, Uraraka and Iida we're running in your direction as you re-entered the door.
"Are you okay?! What happened?!"

You jumped away from him and sobbed, just wanting to go home.

"I don't wanna..." You trailed off and turned to Cementoss. "Can I go home, please?"

He nodded and gestured down the hallway.

"You should go see Recovery Girl first." He suggested while pointing the other way.

You shook your head and started walking towards the supposed exit.

'You can't be a hero and lose control of your quirk.. you've been going on and on about Midoriya, but what do you have to show for your own quirk?'

"I'm scared to train past my limit..." You muttered while avoiding the crowd. "I just want to go home..."

-

You closed the door quietly and walked to your room...

Sorry, began walking to your room.

"Y/n?" Your mom shot up from the couch with a worried espression. "Are you all right?"

Your eyes trailed towards the TV and saw the Uraraka vs. Bakugou battle. It was already over though.

"I'm gonna go to bed." You said and walked to your room, closing the door before sitting on the bed.
'Stop being so dramatic. It was just an accident.. A small accident... that could kill somebody.'

You then started crying again, getting frustrated at the action.

"Other people have it worse. Other poeple don't have quirks or have worse drawbacks."
...
"But why am I so hurt?"
"No... it's not sadness... it's scary..."
"Because... what if I go over my limit as a hero?"