Whispers of Treachery

Chapter Four

I walk hand and hand with Ejiro and feel like a fish inside of a fish bowl. I can't help but look up at the spectators watching us "Present Mic sure did talk us up a lot. I'm starting to get nervous, how about you Bakugo?" Kirishima asks the violent blonde. "I'm not worried it only makes me want to win this even more," he notes and I scoff at the confidence. I'm not supposed to win, Tomura wants me to stay out of one-on-one matches entirely, and he wants to see my class fight, but even if I was giving it my all out here, I doubt I'd get the top spot.

When I look back up at the stands I feel a chill run down my spine, he could be up there, my father. I try to look for him to save myself and 1-A's time, if I find him now I could end all of this, but each of the heroes looks like ants. That's when Bakugo's amplified voice draws me out of my thoughts "I just want to say, I'm gonna win," he says his voice level and devoid of emotion. He's an idiot as the crowd of students sparks into rage. "The first fateful game of the festival, what could it be? Ta-da!" Midnight shouts as the screen shows the simple words obstacle course.

My mind flies to strategies and songs to use, Midnight explains the rules and I let go of Ejiro's hand. "No hard feelings Eji," I tell him with a smile and he gives a toothy grin "No hard feelings babe, good luck," he tells me and we turn our attention to the lights ahead. As soon as the lights green I waste no time pushing off my feet. I sing softly when I see Ida "Lean on me," it's a simple line and just enough for him to hear, and he lends me a hand without realizing it. Once I'm secured he speeds off with me. Eventually, he comes to his senses "Takase!" he shouts "Nice strategy," he admits as he sets me down before leaving me behind.

It was great timing for him to leave me in the midst of the entrance exam robots. I'm not worried though this is where the destruction piece of my quirk can be truly useful "Ah" I sing as loud as I can, and I can visibly see the waves my voice sends off as it crashes into the robot and falls back. I run away as soon as it begins its descent, it'll be able to get back up, without my mic and stereo in my costume I can't destroy something so large. 

I feel like others are passing me too easily and when I see Ejiro I grit my teeth, I can't let him pass me. I turn my back to the finish line and vocalize again letting the ripple of my voice on the ground propel me back. I don't panic as I fly through the air, as I fly I spot a familiar face, Tokoyami. "Don't let me fall!" I sing my voice straining as I try to reach him and soon I see dark shadow soaring towards me, and just as I'd planned catches me and brings me back to the ground. 

The sight in front of me causes me to grit my teeth, a tightrope, my quirk won't help me here, but master made sure I was strong in more than just my quirk. I have excellent balance, but I'm supposed to be as skilled as the others. I look to see who is ahead of me, too many people for my liking, and one redhead who I can't let beat me. I feel a chill run through me as I remember Tomura's incentive 

"Let me put it this way, Hana. If you get too far in the competition I'll handle your pink friend, but if you make a fool of yourself, I'll handle your boyfriend," Tomura tells me and I grit my teeth "What's your problem Tomura? I can handle this," I tell him and he scoffs "You're getting to buddy buddy with those heroes. I need to make sure you can follow orders, we need you to blend in, but can't have your face on the screen too much don't want Daddy dearest noticing you do we?" Tomura points out and I angrily agree to his terms.

I don't know what point he had in using Mina and Ejiro to taunt me, but I suppose it's effective. I stop hesitating immediately and book it across the tightrope, I just have to hope Mr. Aizawa doesn't notice the immediate improvement. I look at the minefield in front of me and chew on my lip trying to decide whether or not to use my quirk again, I don't want to over-exert myself this early in the game. I rely on my feet and look where others have already walked, I don't second-guess myself as hurry along after Midoriya who just crossed the line. 

I get past Ejiro, but only barely, I get 9th place, "You did great Hana!" Ejiro tells me as he comes in behind me and I smile at him. I don't have to explain to him why I'm not talking he knows my quirk best, "here," he says pulling something from his pocket," and I look to his hand as he hands over the smallest water container. I try to shake my head and make him take it for himself "I brought it for you, you need to show off your quirk to get scouted, and to do that you need water," he says placing the container in my hand. I unscrew the lid and down every drop of liquid inside "Thank you Ejiro," I tell him and he kisses my cheek "Don't mention it," he tells me and I blush.

 Midnight pulls us out of our conversation as she goes on to introduce the Calvary battle(You all know the Calvary battle rules so I'm not gonna explain them.) I feel bad for Midoriya's team they're not gonna have an easy go of it, but not as bad as I feel for myself. I have to fight hard enough but not to hard whose team do I choose? I search the different faces "Hey you're the girl from 1-A with the siren quirk, right?" I hear someone ask I turn to see a purple-haired boy.

"Yeah-"