Lurking Darkness

ASPRO Vs...

"Will Y/n Aspro please report to the field for the finals round?" Professor Port announces.
You gear up, armor, Thermopylae, and this time, the most important part.

"Good luck." Blake kisses your cheek.

"Thanks Blake." You embrace. You walk out onto the field to ear rupturing chants.

"Y/n Aspro, your opponent will be...

The randomization process selects...

"Mercury Black of Haven!"

You smile. You watched Mercury and Pyrrha spar once before, he's got some moves, so much so you noticed that Pyrrha had to use her Semblance to stop his flurry of kicks. Immediately after, he forfeited, which you found odd.

"Hey Y/n. You ready to go at it?" Mercury will be a challenge, you know he's quick, but you know nothing about his Semblance or fighting style. You nod your head and ready Thermopylae.
"Ready if you are. Don't expect me to go easy on you."

"Wouldn't want it any other way."

"Let's the finals of the Vytal Festival tournament. BEGIN!" Port announces. You heat your body temperature up to your new max, 152 degrees F, not knowing how Mercury fights or moves immediately puts you on the defensive, he's calculated though and begins to try and disarm you, kicking at your weapon, all while attempting to lower your guard. He launches a flurry of kicks at you, but your Semblance guards all of the attacks, he looks at the Aura gauge.
"Only 99? Man, you are tough."

"Thanks, I appreciate that Merc." You lower your temp to the 10s, Mercury is a different beast that'll need to be taken seriously. You charge him while leaving ice spots in your wake and you jump, going to spike him with Thermopylae, he dodges left and throws a left kick straight to your abdomen, doing some damage. You're at 83 and you haven't even hit him once. You get colder and drop into the negatives, speeding up and throwing jabs faster, finally landing hits on him, he knows he's in trouble and lands a drop kick, and pushes off of it to put distance between you both. He looks at you smugly, then rushes you again. You raise your temperature to 140 degrees F and prepare for attacks, he hits you 5 times in half a second, you find an opening, after he hits you each time, he drops his opposite arm. You capitalize on it and swing Thermopylae into his chest, damaging him a lot, you land an incredible combo all while lowering your temperature, making each strike more devastating, you finish by kicking him n his chest, leaving an icy footprint, your body temperature is -32 F. You push after kicking him and jab him with the hilt of your weapon, knocking him back multiple feet, you hear the familiar buzz, signaling your victory.

"Great match Merc! Maybe next time." You begin walking away.

"There isn't going to be a next time.." You turn around to see Mercury flying toward you, attempting to land a kick, and he looks like he wants to kill. You dodge and drive your spear into his right leg.

"ARRGGHH!! AHHHH!" Mercury is screaming out.

"You're such an idio-" you're surrounded by Atlas mechs all pointing their weapons at you.

At you?

"Hey what's the deal? He went to attack me!"

"It doesn't look like it on cameras." The Atlas soilder points out. The instant replay shows you stabbing Mercury in the leg mercilessly. All while you were at well below freezing.

"But wai-wait what? How?"

"You can figure that out back at the Academy." They escort you off the field.

And so begins the Fall of Beacon. This is going to be fun to write down. Thanks again for reading! -P