The Subtle Smell Of Fish (D. Kaminari X Reader)

64 - White Hot Battle

"The first exam is to determine which 100 will move on to the next stage and will test the speed of examinees, a skill required in hero work," Mera explained. "For this, you will soon be given three targets and six softballs. The targets should be placed where others can see it, using the velcro backing. Naturally, feet and armpits are off limits.

The softballs should be used to strike other people's targets. Once the third target is struck down, that person is eliminated. If you eliminate two candidates, you pass on to the next round. You will get the targets and softballs, and the preliminary round will begin in a minute after they've been handed out. This minute may be used for planning or creating teams, whatever you see fit. Good luck, candidates!"

Everyone recieved their targets and softball, each apprehensively sticking them on, in places they considered safe. You stuck one on your sling back, one on your left thigh, and one on the front of your cap.

Of course since you had little fabric that you wore, due to the need for skin exposure, there were also very few places you could stick the velcro targets on. So you made the best out of it, hoping that a pure frontal attack wouldn't become too overwhelming for you.

The stadium suddenly unfolded like a box, revealing a dry area, on which the preliminary round would take place.

"We're the youngest of them all, it's best if we stick together due to their training," Midoriya instructed.

"My quirk is long range," Todoroki shrugged. "I'm splitting off."

"Todoroki-kun they know our quirks and how we fight, huddling up to best them altogether is better!" Midoriya argued.

"A pack is easier to target," you scoffed. "Splitting up in small groups or going solo is smarter."

"Meaning you're coming with me?" Bakugo asked.

"No, they'll exploit the weaknesses in our relationship," you sighed. "It would only put both of us at risk so I'll go alone."

Bakugo glared down at you, realising you were adamant about staying out of his way, something he wasn't happy about.

"Fine," he grumbled. "I trust your judgement. Stay safe."

"Don't need to tell me twice," you grinned, shaking his hand before heading off. "The rest of you better watch yer backs alright? Don't want to start the show with gettin our sorry assess kicked."

With that, you took off, jumping about using your dragon in the hopes of finding a group as stupid as your class which huddled together.

As you jumped about, you didn't notice a larger threat. Yoarashi Inasa, whirling winds at extreme speeds, the softballs nearly hitting you. You shrieked, raising your arms up to create a shield, faltering midair and thereby falling down.

'Y/N, it's strange to have you visit, what is it?' Nezu asked one night as you came knocking on his door.

'I need to know more about the side effects of my quirk,' you demanded. 'Why can't I use my full power for more than twenty seconds. It doesn't just hurt me, why does it hurt others.'

'You have a rather complex quirk Y/N, and a nervous system centred around your family seal which controls it,' Nezu sighed. 'And to make matters worse, the unrefined heat move - which your father created - is a dangerous combination with your inherited quirk. Combining Natal and inherited quirks isn't recommended, whether it's One for All or your family quirk. The effects on the user can be shocking.'

You coughed as you stood up, dust covering the area. Your shield was quick to fade away, due to it being a last minute reflex, not a move which was strengthened by a rune. One of your targets had already lit up.

"Haru!" You called, brushing the target on your bag. "It's fine, come back. We have more important things to protect."

The dragon grumbled though quickly joined your side once more, now more alert than ever as you trudged through the sea of unconscious bodies, eliminating whoever you could before stealing all their softballs.

"Yoarashi Inasa and - uh, is she a lady? No you prick I'm asking for her political title, do you see the last name?" Mera hushed, whispering with his colleagues. "Right! Yoarashi Inasa and Lady L/N Y/N have both passed on to the next stage, with Yoarashi-San eliminating 120 players and Lady L/N eliminating 50."

"Nice!" Yoarashi laughed, landing next to you, though you were quick to put a shield up. "Huh?"

"Sorry, but I've got to help my friends," you shrugged. "Someone's gotta make sure they don't do something stupid, and my boyfriend's still out there. I'd prefer it if I knew his reckless ass didn't get into a fight with someone again."

"I respect that, tell your boyfriend I said hi!" Yoarashi grinned, before running off to the exit.

With that, the two of you went in opposite directions once more, with you stealing as much as you could while the dragon by your side carried the load.

Once you thought you had enough, you took a quick glance at your surroundings, entering the first building you saw in the hopes of finding your classmates there.

"Y/N-Sama!" Yaoyorozu gasped, seeing you.

"Yao-momo, why aren't you guys attacking," you whispered, pointing to the group of girls.

"We've all got defensive quirks, only Jirou-San might be able to pull it off" Shoji sighed.

You looked over at the dark haired girl, who shook her head, claiming the move would only destroy infrastructure. Asui, however, was quick to jump onto the ceiling and pounced on the girls from above. This created a window for the rest of the group to attack, knocking a few of the girls out.

Though their ringleader, a girl called Intelli Saeko, was quick to turn the tables and trap all of you in the room behind her. You coughed as you got pushed in, reeling from the impact. Though suddenly, you sensed something far worse.

"Hey guys?" You asked nervously.

"Why's the room so cold?"

A/N: fun fact - this was one of my favourite episodes which is ironic considering the fight with Saeko Intelli was not part of the manga at all. But I just had to add it bc a) she's hot and b) Momo being something other than fan service

QOTD: thoughts on Y/N and Bakugo's friendship?

Have a great day/night!!