The Wings of Fury

Chapter 4. Post Timeskip

The next day, the team had, yet once again snuck outside the walls deeper into the city, trying to find some clues.

The air was thick with tension as the trio stood atop the rubble of what was once a bustling city. In the distance, the grotesque roar of a titan echoed through the ruins, its lumbering figure emerging from behind a shattered skyscraper. The monstrous creature was larger than most, its warped body a terrifying testament to the mutation process.

Izuku's emerald eyes narrowed as he stretched his flaming wings. Sparks flickered at the edges of his feathers, radiating raw energy. "Looks like we've got company."

Bakugo cracked his neck, his gauntlets already glowing with explosive power. "Tch. About time something interesting happened. Let's not waste time."

Alice and Erza stood back, ready to provide support if needed. Alice's wind swirled gently around her, while Erza's calm demeanor contrasted sharply with Bakugo's eagerness.

Izuku glanced at Bakugo. "Want to make it a contest?"

A smirk spread across Bakugo's face. "Heh, you're on, nerd. Let's see who drops it first."

The titan roared again, raising its arm to smash the ground beneath its feet. But before it could even start its rampage, Izuku shot into the air, his wings blazing with fiery brilliance.

"Phoenix Flare!" Izuku called out, launching a devastating beam of concentrated fire directly at the titan's head. The attack hit with pinpoint precision, the searing energy incinerating flesh and bone in an instant. The titan stumbled back, its massive frame shaking as the fire consumed it, leaving its head a charred, smoking ruin.

Before the titan could fall, Bakugo darted forward with his usual explosive intensity. "Don't even think about stealing my thunder, Deku!" He slammed his hands together, unleashing a devastating blast of energy.

"Howitzer Impact!" Bakugo's attack hit the titan's torso like a meteor, tearing through it with a fiery explosion. The force sent shockwaves rippling through the city as the titan's body disintegrated, collapsing into ash.

The battlefield grew quiet as the dust settled. The titan was no more.

Izuku landed lightly beside Bakugo, his wings folding back as he flashed a confident smile. "Looks like I got the first hit."

Bakugo scoffed, smirking. "Yeah, but I finished it. That's what matters."

Alice and Erza approached, their expressions a mix of exasperation and amusement. Erza glanced at the smoldering wreckage. "You two certainly know how to make an entrance."

Alice crossed her arms, her wind swirling faintly around her. "You're both showoffs."

Izuku grinned, running a hand through his hair. "Hey, we got the job done, didn't we?"

Bakugo jabbed a finger at him. "Tch, don't act all high and mighty, nerd. You just got lucky I didn't vaporize it first."

Alice sighed, shaking her head. "You two are impossible."

Erza gave Bakugo a small smile. "At least you're consistent."

The ground rumbled violently beneath their feet, the distant echoes of monstrous roars growing louder with every second. Izuku's sharp green eyes scanned the horizon, his wings twitching with anticipation. What they saw made his heart race—an endless wave of titans barreling toward them, their grotesque forms blotting out the landscape.

"That's... way more than last time," Erza muttered, gripping her swords tightly. Her calm demeanor masked the tension in her voice.

Bakugo cracked his knuckles, explosions sparking in his palms. "Good. More for me."