Its Your Turn, Eri!

Chapter 11: Angst

     Two weeks had passed in the blink of an eye and now it was the day of the Sports Festival. The air buzzed with anticipation as all the first-year students gathered outside the school, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the buses that would take them to Shiketsu High. Conversations were lively, filled with excitement and last-minute strategy discussions.

Eri, Kota, and Katsuma hung back from the main crowd, talking quietly among themselves. The three of them were more serious than the others, their focus on what lay ahead in the festival.

"I'm planning to give it my all today," Eri said, her eyes determined. "I really want to score an internship at Deku's hero agency. He's been my idol and I feel like I could learn so much more from working underneath him."

     Katsuma nodded, sharing in her ambition. "That sounds amazing, Eri. I'm aiming for Ground Zero's agency. My sister Mahoro is already working there and I think it would be awesome to team up with her, besides I want to prove to myself that I've got what it takes to be a hero."

     Kota, however, seemed less certain. He scratched the back of his head, looking thoughtful. "I don't know where I want to go yet. There are so many options and I'm not sure which one is right for me."

     Eri placed a reassuring hand on Kota's shoulder. "You'll figure it out, Kota. You've got plenty of time to decide. Just focus on doing your best today."

     Before they could continue, the buses arrived, their engines rumbling as they pulled up in front of the school. The students of Class 1-A quickly boarded the same bus, the atmosphere inside buzzing with energy and excitement. Eri took a seat near the back, her nerves starting to get the better of her. Despite her brave face she couldn't help but feel anxious about the day ahead.

     As the buses pulled out of U.A. and onto a nearby highway, the students were full of chatter, their voices rising with excitement as they discussed the upcoming events at Shiketsu High. The Sports Festival was a major event, a chance to prove themselves not just to their peers, but to the world.

     Suddenly the bus containing Class 1-A jerked to a stop. Confused murmurs spread through the students as they tried to figure out what was happening. Before anyone could react the roof of the bus was ripped off with a deafening screech of metal. A rush of cold air filled the bus and chaos erupted as villains swarmed in from around.

     "Stay in your seats!" Shinsou's voice boomed over the clamor, trying to keep order, but the villains were already descending, their faces hidden behind menacing masks.

     The leader of the group, a tall figure clad in dark armor, stepped forward, his voice commanding and cold. "We demand that Eri Aizawa come forward. If you cooperate no one else has to get hurt."

     Eri's heart skipped a beat. She froze in her seat, unable to believe what she was hearing. They were after her?

     Shinsou immediately moved to block the villains' path, his eyes fierce. "You won't get your hands on my student. If you think we're just going to hand her over you're gravely mistaken."

     The students were stunned for a moment, but Shinsou's words quickly brought them back to their senses. His voice rang out again, firm and unyielding. "Everyone, you have permission to engage. Use your quirks and defend yourselves!"

     Chaos erupted as the students sprang into action. Katsuma covered his fists with his quirk and punched any villains that tried to approach Eri while Kota began using his quirk to blast them away with water. Mizu quickly summoned Fluff and began to defend herself with her staff. Everyone was giving their all in the fight, trying to prevent the villains from getting closer to Eri.