that's just how it works [REWRITING]

Chapter Twenty five - Cavalry?

*art by me ^^^

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   You gasped for breath, your hands on your knees. You had just barely claimed fourth place for yourself. 

   It was hectic at the end there. Present Mic and Aizawa-Sensei's words still rung through your mind. 

   

   "Eraser Head, your class is amazing! What're you teaching them?!" 

   You were gasping for breath at this point, and your chest hurt. In front of you, yards away, Midoriya, Bakugou, and Todoroki all fought to get first place. You knew you had no chance of catching up, but you also couldn't slow down. The others behind you could easily overpower you. 

   "I didn't do anything." Aizawa-Sensei's voice sounded, and you ran faster, panting heavily. "They got each other fired up on their own."

   

   You look around at the stands of cheering people. You knew that back at home, your aunt was watching and cheering you on. You smile. 'I've got a lot of people I can't let down...'

  

   Toshinori narrowed his gaze, eyes focusing on the two students he was rooting for.

   'This sports festival is a competition where they have to aim for the top, even if it means defeating their friends and classmates. Modern heroes depend a lot on their popularity, so they need to have that desire to be above all the others. At your core, you are a hero who wants to help others. That is why I chose you, Midoriya, but I thought that was also your weakness.

   'And (last name). You've got a fiery determination. I wonder if you wish to uphold your pride, or prove yourself, or even make others proud. Either way, you're special, and this is why I have also taken it upon myself to keep an eye on you.

   'Midoriya and (last name) could make a very good team. They both have very strong determination, and are strong. They're very capable, both with others, and by themselves...

   'I was worrying over absolutely nothing! Sorry!  You both should still try to stop being such crybabies, though.'

   "And now, they're finishing one after another! We'll make a list of the results later, but for now, good work!"

   "Deku! (Y/n)! You two were amazing!" Uraraka ran up to you and Midoriya, obviously out of breath. You couldn't blame her.

   "Uraraka-San?" Midoriya seemed a little flustered. He probably didn't notice when you stumbled over to him a few seconds prior.

   "First and fourth place are amazing! That's so frustrating, dang it!"

   "I-I was just-!!" Midoriya wrapped his face in his arms. 

    You grin, although inside, you were panicking. How well would you do on the next event? Would it be good enough for you to move on to the next?

   Quietly, you break away from the two, wishing for just a little moment for yourself. You stand by the wall, taking a deep breath. 'I wonder where dad is now... I hope he was caught and put in prison. Why am I even wondering?'

   The thought of your villainous father angered you, souring your mood immediately. Still, you couldn't help but remember a little moment, from way back.