Wings of Awakening

Part 35

As the closing ceremony of U.A.'s Sports Festival reached its peak, the three finalists stood on their respective podiums: Izuku Midoriya in first place, Katsuki Bakugo in second, and Fumikage Tokoyami in third. The crowd cheered as All Might stepped forward, radiating his usual enthusiasm as he approached the winners to present their medals.

First, he walked over to Tokoyami on the third-place podium, his eyes warm with pride. "Young Tokoyami, congratulations on claiming third place! You've shown remarkable strength and skill," All Might said, placing the medal around Tokoyami's neck. Tokoyami bowed his head slightly, replying, "Your words are too kind, All Might."

All Might chuckled and gave him a friendly pat on the back, leaning in to offer some advice. "You've got a powerful quirk, but remember, strength doesn't come from relying on Dark Shadow alone. Strengthen yourself to handle those matchups that don't play to your advantage. You'll grow into a remarkable hero." Tokoyami nodded earnestly, committing to All Might's words. "I'll work hard, All Might. Thank you."

All Might then turned to Bakugo, who was waiting on the second-place podium, arms crossed and gaze fierce. All Might smiled as he presented the silver medal. "Young Bakugo, congratulations on your relentless determination and skill," he said. "Even if you're not number one here, society will recognize the incredible strength and resolve you have."

Bakugo's scowl softened just a bit, but he kept his expression defiant. "I'll make sure of that myself, All Might," he replied with his usual fire.

Finally, All Might turned to Izuku, his proud smile broadening as he placed the gold medal around Izuku's neck. "Young Midoriya," he said, beaming, "you've proven yourself time and time again today. You faced every challenge head-on, with courage and heart. Congratulations!"

Izuku's face flushed with pride and gratitude. "Thank you, All Might! I couldn't have done it without the support of everyone here."

After presenting the medals, All Might turned to the audience, his voice rising in a powerful speech that echoed through the stadium. "Today, every one of you who participated in the Sports Festival had a chance to stand here on this podium. Each of you showed the true spirit of a hero, and this generation of heroes has a future brighter than ever!"

He raised his fist to the sky, beaming. "Great work, everyone!" he called out, and the stadium filled with cheers as students, teachers, and spectators alike applauded the outstanding efforts of all participants.

With that, the U.A. Sports Festival came to a triumphant close, leaving behind the legacy of a new generation of heroes ready to rise.