Claws Out (Marvel x MHA fanfiction)

Chapter 32 - Battle Strategy

Y/n Howlett was currently sitting in the observation deck, along with 22, Midoriya, and Uraraka. The four of them were watching as Iida and Ojiro faced off against Power Loader.

Their fight was currently taking place on a dirt field, perfect for the support teacher. He was able to tunnel around and grasp the element of surprise, as well as lay traps in the ground between the boys and the exit gate.

"Oh wow, I wonder why Iida isn't just using his speed to get to the gate!" Uraraka said, "I mean, even with the traps, he should be able to outrun the blasts if he uses his Recipro Burst move."

As Y/n watched, she tried to think about the pairings. Specifically, her pairing. Nezu gave an explanation earlier, but the girl seriously doubted that her past with 22 and her internship with Logan were the only reasons she'd been thrown together with them.

Finding it increasingly harder to think with all of the action happening on screen, the girl decided she needed to step away. To go on a walk or something and to clear her head so she could properly prepare for her match, especially after everything she had learned from X-22. Her mind was full of everything but the practical exams.

"I'll be back," She said to her friends while flexing her arms, "Gonna go stretch my legs."

"Do you want me to come with you?" 22 asked, probably wanting an excuse to avoid Midoriya. The green haired boy had been shooting him awe-filled looks every now and then, clearly antsy to ask as many questions as possible and jot the answers down in the notebook Y/n had returned to him.

"No, I'll be fine." She gave him a small smile, "I just need to think."

The midnight-haired boy gave a small nod and returned his gaze to the big screen that was currently showing... Ojiro riding Iida's back? If it works, it works I guess. I hope they pass.

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Leaving the room and walking towards who knows what, Y/n allowed herself to be sucked into her thoughts.

As difficult as it is right now, I need to put everything 22 just told me on the back burner. There's only so much I can afford to think about, I need all of my attention to be on my match and on Logan.

The girl turned a corner, noticing that a few of her classmates were sitting in waiting rooms with their partners— most likely strategizing and plotting on how they'd win their matches. It kind of reminded her of the sports festival.

Reading Izuku's notebook didn't give me a lot to work with, as he predicted. Logan can do everything I can do, he just has more experience. The girl did see that Logan is able to communicate with animals, but that he rarely uses that power. Even though she laughed, Y/n did make a mental note to try and test that for herself at a later date. It looks like the one thing I have that Logan doesn't is X-22 on my side. We'll have to come up with a plan where that gives us a prominent advantage. I doubt Logan is going to pay 22 too much mind, he'll probably be focused on me and trying to get me to go feral, but he's not stupid. He'll make sure to watch out for 22.

At some point, the girl had walked outside and started walking on the paved sidewalk around the building. She could faintly hear the sounds of Iida and Ojiro in the background.

It was a nice day, the sun was bright and gave a good amount of warmth without being suffocating. Stopping underneath a tree, Y/n sat and leaned against the trunk. For a moment, she closed her eyes and allowed herself to just bask in the day. The feel the sunlight on her skin, to feel the earth beneath her fingertips, to absorb the smells of nature. The smells of nature were quickly mixed with the smell of burnt caramel.