I'll be a Hero | BNHA x OC | {To be a Hero: Prequel}

Chapter 23: Semi-finals

Luckily Present Mic was talking over my whole conversation so only Class A and maybe a few from Class B heard me, I turn away and go into the hall to cool down, "Okay, calm down. You just screamed your thoughts out loud, and everyone from your class heard. I mean, it's not like they'll actually care... So just calm down. Think... Think. Think! What is something that can calm you down? Heh... Great now I'm talking to myself..." I clench the Amulet, "I wish my parents were here..." Suddenly the stone glows and three figures appear in front of me, all of them are ghostly, I look at each of their faces.

"M-mom... Dad..?! No I'm just seeing things--" I rub my eyes, "You're still here..- shit! Am I going crazy?!" I run back inside and drag Todoroki into the hall, "Hoshi--" I stop dragging him and make him look at where my parents are. "I thought you said your--" I quickly cut him off, "Punch me." His eyes widen, "Why would I ever do that?" I grip his shirt and lean my forehead on his chest, "I... I think I'm going crazy- I can see my parents-- b-but I know they can't actually be here! They're dead-" suddenly Astralla approaches me, "Hoshi, I assure you that you are not insane. Your parents are in fact here, but in their Ethereal flesh." Todoroki taps me on the shoulder, "What's 'Ethereal flesh?' and is it related to her quirk?" I look up, "Wait... You can see her?" He nods and I turn to the glowing beings, "Astralla... You said I can use this amulet to turn my flesh into Ethereal flesh right?" She gives me a small smile, "Of course just say, 'Ethereal form' and it will change." I nod, taking a deep breath, "Ethereal form." My skin turns translucent and I glow as stars dot my form. I turn back to Todoroki, "Todoroki, hit me. I want to see if I can get hurt." He reluctantly slaps me only for his hand to go through me, a wide grin spreads across my face, "SO COOL!!" I turn to Astralla, "Astralla, why didn't you ever tell me what the amulet could actually do?" She shakes her head, "You woke up before I could." I sigh, "In my defence traveling to another plane of existence is very confusing."

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After a few minutes Astralla and my parents had to leave so Todoroki and I head back to our seats, "Okay so, who do I have to fight next?" I ask looking at the heterochromatic boy, "Tokoyami." As soon as I sit down I'm practically attacked my Izuku as he hugs me tightly, too tightly, and he's crying or has been. "Hoshi... Why didn't you tell me- I-I... I.. I could have... Helped.." he asks quietly so only I can hear, I mutter my response, "I didn't tell anyone Izu." He lets go and sits in the seat beside me, I lay my head on his shoulder and rest my strength so that I won't get tired during my match.

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I'm standing parallel to Tokoyami, readying myself to attack, "START!" dark shadow approaches me rapidly but I create a shield out of stardust, it shines brightly and scares him off, I disperse the light and run at him, "So you have discovered Dark Shadow's weakness. That will be quite the problem." I smirk, "Yes, he's a shadow, it's pretty logical that he would be afraid or damaged by light." I go to punch him but he grabs my arm and slams me down, I hit the concrete harshly and a bit of blood spills over my lips. As I hastily get back up Dark Shadow attacks from my side, knocking me dangerously close to the line. I get back up move away, back towards the center. Quickly I lay out the constellations infront of me, I pluck several stars from them, "Woah! What's Hoshi doing with those stars?" I smirk, "I HOPE YOU CAN HANDLE THE HEAT TOKOYAMI!" I yell while I throw the stars, each one hits the targeted areas. "This is taxing, why don't I just push you out." He replies, suddenly Dark Shadow picks me up and is about to throw me out when I raise my body temperature causing him to drop me, I once again land inches from the line. As I run back to the center I touch the ground and use One for All to break the ground up, chunks of concrete float above us which goes unnoticed by everyone. As our fighting continues dust rises causing my vision to be impaired. Tokoyami continuously attacks me until I have enough stored up concrete that it would be impossible to destroy all of it. I get back up and repeatedly kick Tokoyami, until I'm out of energy but running on pure adrenaline, "Thank you for keeping your eyes on me Tokoyami."  A look of confusion crosses his face as I put my fingers together, "Release." Hundreds of rocks come raining down on us, and Tokoyami in an attempt to escape steps over the line, however my desperate move causes me harm as well as rocks pelt me. "TOKOYAMI IS OUT OF BOUNDS! HOSHI MOVES ON TO THE FINAL MATCH!" after my victory is announced I walk over to Tokoyami and shake his hand, "Good match Tokoyami! You almost had me beat!" He gives a small smile, "Your plan was extremely clever, keeping my eyes trained on you so that you could keep me from seeing the rocks above our heads, it seems to have hurt you aswell though. Would you like me to walk you to Recovery Girl?" I smile and shake my head, "Nah, I have something to do first."

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I take out my phone and dial his number. Three rings and he picks up, "Hello?" I look down, "Hey... Mura... I just wanted to say sorry for... Well- I guess yelling at you a few weeks ago... And thanks for at least giving me Mom's hand... I was able to get her ashes turned into a necklace, but... I have a question.." he hums, "Why would you ever 'love' me? And why take away my mother..." He pauses, "To answer your first question, I love you because you're a kind person, you put others before yourself and would die for those you care about, I don't love you for you looks, I love you for your personality." I don't respond, "And for your second question... I didn't want to... But my master threatened to hurt you if I didn't." I take a moment to process things, "Mura... That's both fucking messed up... And sweet." I can hear the smile in his voice, "Why don't you join me?" I hear footsteps in the distance, "I..." He sighs, "Just think about it. You could make sure the ones you care about stay safe, all while being free to do as you please. You could join the other side." I feel someone place a hand on my shoulder, causing me to jump. "Ah! Y-yeah, I'll think about it I guess... I've got to go Tenko bye." He starts to speak, "Alright, then love you." I sigh and play it off, "Love you too! I'll see you at the family reunion in a couple weeks! Bye~!" I hang up the phone and turn to see Todoroki, "Our match is going to start soon... But.. you didn't watch my match against Shiozaki.." my eyes widen and I hug him, "I'm so sorry Todorki I didn't mean to miss it!" He pats my head, "It's alright, I know it wasn't on purpose." I look up into his eyes and that urge to kiss him comes back, "Todoroki..." His hand drops to the side of my face as he runs his thumb along my scar, "Yes Hoshi?" I give into my desires and kiss him. He pushes me against the wall, his knee between my legs. I pull away for air, before he presses his lips against mine kissing me again. My heart pounds in my chest as he deepens the kiss. After a few minutes I pull back, "Todo- mmpf!" I push him back, "Stop... Our match is about to start." He hugs me, "But.." I push him away, "No. I don't want you to be distracted or hold back, I want to earn my win and I'm scared that you're going to let me... Promise me you won't hold back.." he quickly and gently kisses the scarred flesh under my eye but keeps his hand on the side of my face, carefully running his thumb over it. "I promise. But... Can I have one more kiss?" I shake my head, "How about... After the match, but only if you win." He nods, "Alright, then let's go."

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Hey guys! So I have no idea how to write a "passionate" kiss scene, and I didn't want to sexualize it--- so, I'm going to do my research also fun fact--- I have never kissed anyone before- like not even a peck. I am just now aloud to date, but my aunt works at my school so it would be ultra mega awkward, these are the things I can't talk to my family about (like depression and anxiety) I feel uncomfortable talking about it with them, but I can with my friends because.. well they're closed to my age. Anyways I'm also bad at writing fight scenes so imma research that too, Bai!