Heroes of Tomorrow

Part 10~Meatballs

"Hey, Kaminari. Why'd you follow us?" Kirishima glanced back as he climbed up the ladder. Bakugo and Naka were climbing above him, and Kaminari was trying to keep up below.

"I dunno. 'Cause you guys started running. I didn't wanna end up alone. Where're we going?"

"Shut up," Bakugo growled as Kaminari huffed.

"Why you always gotta sound so mad? I told you to chill out, Bakugo."

"Looks like there's a lot of people up there," Naka interrupted. "So the four of us should work together."

"Go die," Bakugo growled as he climbed off the ladder. Naka glanced down, frowning at the strange blobs on the floor.

"Come on, man," Kirishima soothed before his eyes caught something. Pushing Naka back, Kirishima screamed. "Look out!" The blob hit Kirishima, consuming him completely. Kirishima shrunk, becoming a small blob and landing in some guy's hand.

Naka stared in horror as Kaminari panicked. "What the crap? Did that really just happen?"

"All I know is that bastard looks like he's to blame." Bakugo glared at the student, an insane look filling his face. "So, I'll kill him."

"I'm from Shiketsu. Please notice my school keeps our hats on when we're working. Why's that? Because each and every one of our movements is crowned by the legacy and honour of our school. This is a demonstration. Proof of the difference in level between my peers and your vulgar class. We value obligation and dignity, things that appear to be sorely lacking among you."

Bakugo scowled, glaring at the Shiketsu students. "I really hate your type."

"He's hard to follow," Kaminari complained. "Makes me feel kinda dumb."

"He said his beady eyes are full of tears, so he can't see how strong his opponents are."

The student wasn't happy with that. "My eyes are dry and handsome, thank you!"

"Hey. Maybe don't provoke this guy?" Kaminari gaped as he reached out to grab Bakugo. "Look what he did to Kirishima!"

Bakugo tutted as Naka fidgeted, stepping closer. "What did you do to Kirishima?!"

Shishikura ignored him. "UA High. I have respect for your school. I take pride in the fact that our institutions are treated as equals. But your class is shameful. You act in ways that disgrace heroes." Behind him, Shishikura's skin expanded, creating five blob-fingers above him.

"He's attacking again," Kaminari screamed in panic. "I don't wanna be gross."

"Shut up! 'Obligation'? 'Dignity'? You just like to hear yourself talk. I don't see any proof. Show us with your actions, not your cheap words. If you can."

"Beast. You're worst of all, Bakugo!" The blobs charged forward as Bakugo ran out to meet them.

He placed his hands in a strange position as the small explosions rained out. He easily destroyed all the blobs, pushing Shishikura back. "I had to make a weak version, so I didn't kill anyone."

Kaminari stared in horror. "You know what, this is why everyone's terrified of you- you're way too hardcore."

Naka gulped, staring at Shishikura as his arms reformed.

"So those nasty finger things just float back to 'im?"

Shishikura frowned, analysing the situation. "I see now. I'll teach you a lesson by breaking you." Shishikura whipped more blobs out, surrounding the air around him. "This will show you what it means to be dignified and behave like a hero."