Decisions (kamijiro) (bakujiro)

Chapter 18

"Today's training will be a little different. You'll have three instructors; me, All might and another faculty member will be keeping tabs on you."

"Sir, what kind of training is this?" Sero butted in to ask.

Mr Aizawa just held up a card that had blue letters written on it. "Rescue. You'll be dealing with natural disasters, shipwrecks, stuff like that."

The class irrupted with excited murmurs as everyone thought about how they could improve their performance during the task.

"Guys, I'm not finished. What you wear in the exercise is up to you. I know you're excited about costumes but keep in mind you haven't gotten used to them yet, so they might limit your abilities. This training is at an off campus facility so we will be taking a bus to get there. That's all, start getting ready." And with that Mr Aizawa walked out of the classroom, waiting for the class the follow his instructions.

Once everyone was dressed in their hero costumes (minus Midoriya who opted to use his sports uniform instead), they made their way to the school entrance where a bus waited to take them to the USJ facility.

Iida was ordering people around, telling them that they needed to line up in an orderly fashion so that they could get on the bus effectively, only to realise that the bus's layout wasn't what he had picture.

"Iida, you really need to chill." Mina said in a comforting manner when Iida started to complain.

"If we're pointing out the obvious then there's something that I want to say. About you actually, Midoriya."

"About me? What is it Asui?"

"I told you to call me Tsuyu."

"Oh, yeah right."

"That power of yours isn't it a lot like All Might's?"

Before Midoriya could respond he was saved by Mr Aizawa, "Alright that's enough. We're almost there so you better start getting ready. I don't want this to take any longer than it needs to."

Jiro and Bakugo had been paired up to sit together on the bus but they hadn't talked, she knew that he would probably want to focus so she didn't say anything, leaving him to strategise.

On the other side of the bus was Kaminari, they had made eye contact a few times but still no words were said. It's like he had stopped trying to talk to her, he had given up.

It's for the best. That's what she kept telling herself but every time she looked at him her mind was filled with the memories of their date, all the nice things he said and the kind way he acted. Her stomach swirled.

This wasn't good. She needed to maintain the distance, she couldn't let herself get distracted. Especially if she wanted to be a top hero some day, UA was her best shot so she couldn't get distracted by feelings or boys or anything really. She needed to focus, which is why when she locked eyes with him again she turned away, abruptly avoiding eye contact for the remainder of the bus ride.

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"Hello everyone, I've been waiting for you." A distorted voice called out, catching the attention of the class.

Midoriya and Uraraka gapped at the hero known as thirteen as she continued, "I can't wait to show you what's inside."

The class made their way into the USJ, as they stepped through the entrance they were greeted with a large dome arena that had sections based off of each possible disaster. There was one for shipwrecks, landslides, fires and more. More praise could be heard as all the students gathered inside.

"I created this training facility to prepare you to train in different types of disasters. I call it the unforeseen simulation joint, but you can call it USJ!"

Mr Aizawa walked up to Thirteen asking where All Might was, I heard him mutter something about an interview.

The teachers talked in hushed voices before they turned towards us to begin class.

"Clocks ticking, we should get started," Mr Aizawa said as he turned around to face us.

"Excellent. Before we begin let me just say one thing, well, maybe two things, possibly three or four or five." She rambled.

The class moaned and she continued,"Listen carefully, I'm sure you're aware that I have a powerful quirk. It's called black hole. I can use it to suck up anything and turn it to dust."

Midoriya interrupted Thirteen's speech, but I wasn't paying attention to what they were saying. I was too busy listening to Bakugo complain about how much of a nerd Deku is.

"Of course he knows that." Was what made me listen into the conversation once again.

"-But my quirk could also very easily be used to kill. Some of you also have powers that can be very dangerous."

I nodded towards Thirteen with my head, "Like yours." I murmured to Bakugo, who was still facing the front.

"Eh? What're you talking about ears?"

"Your power can be very dangerous at times, you need to be especially careful in these situation."

I was met with a 'tch' instead of a real response.

"Please don't forget that if you lose focus or make the wrong move, your powers can be deadly." I elbowed Bakugo. He scoffed.

"Even if you are trying to do something virtuous like rescue someone. Today you won't be using your powers to attack enemies or each other, only to help. You are going to learn how to use your quirks to save people's lives. After all, that's what being a hero is all about, ensuring the safety of others. That's all I have to say, thank you so much for listening." She bowed. Everyone cheered.

"Right now that, that's over." Mr Aizawa was cut off by the lights around the arena flickering. Surges of energy forming light sparks, the water fountain in the centre of the building began to lag too. The water spraying out in short burst.

And that's when I saw it. The mist. The purple mist. Before I had anytime to react the mist spread, like tentacles all throughout the arena.

A hand appeared in the darkness, followed by a man with blue hair and detachable hands all over his torso. His eyes were the only visible part of his face.

"Stay together and don't move." Sir ordered before flying down the flight of stairs, straight towards the intruders.

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