A Hero's Journey(BnhaxOC)

Chapter 16: Kacchan vs Deku Part 2

Deku's Pov

I managed to give Kacchan the slip and hid behind a wall. My back pressed against it with my head poked out in the slightest that wasn't enough to reveal myself but enough to guard my surroundings. Sweat rolled down my face along with the heave of my chest as I caught my breath. Uraraka-san was gone, presumably after Iida-kun, which was advantageous since Kacchan paid her no mind. It's just like I thought, if they wanted to send someone out here to stop us, they would've sent Iida because he's faster. Kacchan's gone rogue, the two of them aren't working together as a team. If we had to take on those two head to head, the chances of winning are extremely low. I can't go after the weapon right now without endangering Uraraka-san because Kacchan's made it crystal clear that I'm his only target. He'll follow me to the end of the earth if required. And if we both try to take him down then we'll run out of time. Our best odds are to stay apart in one on one fights. I have trust in Uraraka-san, she'll be able to take on Iida-kun. I'll just have to capture Kacchan down here, then I can join her for a two on one battle. Alright, I can do this! As long as I don't get too close to his hands...

I have to be strong, put all that training with All Might to good use.

"Stop hiding!!!" Kacchan roared.

I immediately snapped out of my thoughts.

"Come out and face me, you cowered!"

I pressed my lips into a thin line.

I recall back in Aldera Junior High, I said that I wasn't trying to compete with him.

But now I take everything back.

Normal Pov 

"This battle's really intense..." Mina noted, wrapping a comforting arm around Hayami.

"Midoriya seems to be hiding from Bakugou now, I wonder what his next move is?" Kirishima crossed his arms.

Hayami glanced between the relentless face of one friend and the pure rage leaking from the other. She gnawed her bottom lip, wringing her clammy hands together.

Izu-kun, Katsu....... Hayami mumbled.

Worry swarmed every inch of her body, with her beating heart straining to flee its cage. If their history voiced anything, it was that neither will back down. Both boys had something to prove, be that their worth or prestige over the other.

It'd always been like that, ever since they were kids.

~Flashbacks~

A young Izuku, Katsuki, and Hayami at a park, goggling the blonde boy who effortlessly bounced a ball between his feet.

"Wow, you're so awesome!!" Izuku praised, Hayami eagerly agreeing with a clap from her hands.

"Whatever, this is nothing!" Katsuki replied smugly. He quickened his speed, earning marvel from the red-haired female, giggling.

"That's so cool Katsu!" Hayami squealed, jumping up and down.

"Let me try!" Izuku exclaimed, picking up his own ball. It didn't last very long, and he tripped over his own feet, dropping to the ground. The ball ricocheted off his head, rolling away.

"Owwww" Izuku whined, rubbing the sore bump.

Hayami's eyes filled with tears.

"Izu-kun are you okay?" she was by his side in an instance, bawling.

"Ahh! I'll be fine, please don't cry Haya-chan!" Izuku felt his tears slip down his cheeks.

"Jeez, Izuku. You really can't do anything right, can you?" Katsuki taunted, but it was muffled by their cries. He sighed, covering his ears from the wails.