Heroes of Tomorrow

Part 12~Gang Orca

The sidekicks ran over the rubble, leading the attack through the city.

"The terrorists have appeared and are beginning to sweep the area. Hero candidates at the scene should continue their rescue efforts while also suppressing the newly-arrived villains."

Akiko paused, her hand covering her ears, as she blinked.

"Hey, are you okay?" Mina tapped Akiko's shoulder as she gasped, nodding.

"I'm good. Let's keep going." Akiko rushed to the safe area. "Midoriya," she called out as she came to a stop.

He blinked, turning around. "Akiko? I thought you were in the city?"

"I sensed a large body of water forming behind the wall. This area is in the open; it needs all the help defending. How many people do we have?" Akiko glanced around, tightening her teeth. Not enough. We need more time to move the people. You, the one who makes Earthquakes, slow down their path while we move everyone."

Shindo nodded as Akiko picked up one of the actors. Shindo placed his hands on the ground, shaking the floor and destroying the ground. The sidekicks fell into the rubble as Shindo grinned. He almost succeeded when Gang Orca blasted him away.

"A single rear guard to hold us back? You've underestimated me." Gang Orca didn't hesitate before destroying the ice Todoroki sent to him.

"Midoriya, you're the best fighter, stay here. I can't find anyone else stuck, but keep a look out for anyone that wonders in." Akiko turned, running away.

Midoriya nodded as he turned back to the fight. Todoroki hadn't relented on his attack, freezing the sidekicks in place when the wind picked up. Inasa blew apart Todoroki's ice, pushing the sidekicks back.

He almost looked pleased until he saw Todoroki, and everything changed. Those two really hated each other. Every time they attacked, their quirks bounced off each other, ruining their aim. And they were fighting, getting distracted and being completely useless.

Akiko was glad she left Midoriya there, or they would have killed Shindo, but that wasn't her priority.

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Uzu could see the fight going down; most of the actors were fleeing, but lots shouldn't be moving. Uzu jumped down, holding out his hands. "Hey, it's okay. I'm a hero; I'm going to take you to the new rescue spot. Do you have any more injuries?"

The actor shook his head. "No, I think it's just a bruise on my leg."

Uzu narrowed his eyes, looking at the leg and the way he was holding himself. "It's clear you're hurt more than a bruise. I just want to help you, and I can't do that unless you tell me the truth."

"Don't accuse me of lying. Negative points!"

Uzu took a deep breath. "Okay, two options. You either tell me where else you're hurt, or I'm going to get hands-on to find them."

"Don't threaten the victims!"

Uzu let out a stressed scream, turning to Yao-momo. "Please take this one."

Yao-momo nodded. She got the actor to comply in 30 seconds.

"Okay, I'm going to start assuming it's personal." Uzu shook his head, turning to Jiro. "Is there anyone else."

Jiro shook her head. "I can't find anyone else. We should head to the outer areas where the people feld."

Uzu nodded. "I'll take the civillain to the rescue point. I'm fastest, and I'll find you after."

"Here." Yao-momo threw the small radio at Uzu as he grinned. "Hurry back."

"You got it. Up we go. Hold on as tight as you can." Uzu opened his wings and took off. From his spot in the sky, he could see the fight going on.