Amethyst. (Katsuki Bakugo x Reader)

PART 5 - A Festival of Rivals

The day of the UA Sports Festival had finally arrived. We, the students of Class 1-A, were waiting together in a meeting room, filled with a mix of anticipation and tension. This was the moment we had all been preparing for, and the atmosphere was charged with unspoken competition.

Shoto turned to Izuku Midoriya, breaking the silence. "I think it's objectively clear that I am much stronger than you, right?" he said, his voice calm and measured, his eyes cold and focused.

Izuku stammered, his eyes widening in surprise and intimidation. He gave a hesitant nod, clearly out of his depth.

"But I believe that All Might has taken a special interest in you, hasn't he?" Shoto continued. "I don't intend to delve into that, but I will defeat you," he said seriously, his tone unwavering.

Bakugo turned sharply, his eyes narrowing as he clenched his teeth, clearly irritated by the exchange.

Denki leaned closer to Eijiro, "That was a declaration of war from the strongest in the class."

I stood up, feeling an urge of protecting Midoriya. "I don't think my brother is the strongest in the class," I said, my voice steady as I walked between Izuku, who was too shocked to speak, and Shoto. Katsuki's gaze followed me intently, with curiosity and challenge.

"If anything, he should try to defeat me first instead of intimidating someone else to make himself look bigger," I retorted, staring directly at Shoto, my eyes challenging him to respond.

Eijiro stepped forward, placing a firm hand on Shoto's shoulder. "Don't start a fight right before it begins," he advised, his voice calm but firm, trying to diffuse the situation.

Shoto's expression tightened, he was about to say something, but when he met my gaze, he seemed to reconsider. Shoto knew it was better not to continue, as otherwise, I would become his opponent for the day.

"We're not here to make friends, so who cares," Shoto responded coldly, turning to leave the room.

Just then, Izuku found the courage to step forward. "Shoto, I don't know why you're telling me you'll defeat me. You're clearly superior to me. Most people probably can't match your Quirk; that's just the objective truth," Izuku said, his voice trembling slightly but gaining strength. "But everyone here seriously wants to reach the top. Including me."

I was impressed by Izuku's words and how bravely he stood up to my brother. It was clear to me that Shoto's declaration to Izuku was nothing more than his way of aiming to surpass All Might without using the fire side of our father. Since Izuku was close to All Might, it was clear to Shoto that Izuku would be his opponent today.

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The festival had finally arrived. The stadium was buzzing with excitement, and the air was charged with anticipation. It was an event for everyone, drawing in massive crowds from all walks of life. Students from all courses gathered to witness the spectacle, and we, the students of the first classes of the UA, were anxiously waiting to learn what the first event would be.

I glanced around, noticing the sheer number of viewers. It was overwhelming to see so many people gathered to watch us compete. As I scanned the crowd, my eyes locked onto my family. My sister Fuyumi and my brother Natsuo were cheering enthusiastically, their smiles full of encouragement. In contrast, my father, Endeavor, stood in his hero costume, leaning against the wall near the exit, with a stern expression.

Ms. Midnight stepped up to the podium, her commanding presence capturing everyone's attention. The murmurs and whispers among the students died down as she began to speak.

"Welcome to the UA Sports Festival!" she announced, her voice echoing through the stadium. "This event is not just a test of your Quirks and abilities, but also a showcase of your determination, strategy, and heroism. It's a chance for you to shine and demonstrate what you're truly capable of to the world."