Lightning in the Ashes (Katsuki Bakugou x OC Fem)

Chapter 3: Thunder and Lightning

As the dust settled from the previous exercise, Aizawa stood at the forefront, his expression as unreadable as ever. The students gathered around him, buzzing with excitement and anticipation.

"Listen up," he began, his voice cutting through the chatter. "Today, we're conducting a training exercise that will test your teamwork and strategy in a rescue mission. You'll be split into two teams. Heroes and Villans"

He paused, surveying the group, before continuing. "Team one, Villains: Katsuki Bakugou, Izuku Midoriya, Mina Ashido, and Kirishma. Team two: Valerie Black, Shoto Todoroki, Hanta Sero, and Tokoyami."

The students erupted into excited murmurs. Valerie's heart raced at the prospect of being in a team, but she quickly steeled herself. Aizawa's gaze shifted to her, his expression softening just slightly.

"Black, I want you to lead your team. Discuss strategy and make sure everyone understands their roles."

Valerie straightened up, a mixture of nervousness and exhilaration coursing through her. "Got it, Sensei!" she replied, the determination in her voice surprising even herself.

As the teams moved to their designated areas, Valerie gathered her teammates in a circle. "Alright, everyone, let's come up with a plan. Our mission is to rescue Uraraka and Iida while capturing or defeating the villain team."

Shoto nodded, his usual calm demeanour radiating confidence. "We should use the terrain to our advantage. I can create barriers and control ice to restrict their movements. as well as attack with my fire"

"Good idea," Valerie replied, her excitement bubbling over. "I can create distractions with my lightning to draw their attention. Tokoyami, can you use Dark Shadow to scout ahead?"

"Absolutely, but I must add that Dark Shadow thrives in darkness and your and Todoroki's quirk may play a disadvantage if we are too close," Tokoyami replied, his voice steady. Valerie nodded in understanding.

Sero grinned, his tape ready in hand. "I can use my tape to manoeuvre us quickly around the battlefield!"

As they finalized their strategy, Valerie felt a surge of confidence. "Alright, let's put it all together. We'll execute the plan in three stages. Shoto, create an ice barrier to block their main path while I draw them out. Tokoyami, you'll scout while we prepare for the rescue."

Before they could discuss further, Aizawa stepped in. "Demonstrate your quirk so your teammates understand their full potential," he instructed.

"Okay, I'll go first," Valerie said, stepping forward. She focused her energy, feeling the familiar tingling sensation in her palms. With a swift motion, she unleashed a small bolt of lightning into the air, crackling with intensity. The light illuminated her teammates' faces, and Valerie couldn't help but smile. "This is just a taste of what I can do."

Next, Shoto stepped up, summoning ice from the ground in a wave that formed a solid barrier. "This is my ice quirk," he explained. "I can create walls and control the temperature to manipulate the battlefield." suddenly the ice melted with a burst of flames, "And that was my fire quirk"

As they continued their demonstrations, Tokoyami used Dark Shadow to extend into the shadows, moving stealthily and swiftly. "Dark Shadow can adapt to the environment, acting as both a scout and a protector."

Sero showcased his tape, quickly sticking it to a nearby tree and swinging effortlessly through the air. "I can use my tape for mobility and to bind opponents if needed."

With everyone having showcased their quirks, Valerie felt a surge of pride for her team. "Great work, everyone! I believe we can do this if we stick to the plan and communicate. Let's show them what we're made of!"