"How's it going back there, [Last Name]?" Jirou asked, peering over [Name]'s shoulder at the glowing purple and pink reflection of their screen.
"I'm almost done..." [Name] replied, their fingers dancing across the keyboard at lightning speed. Jirou's head spun as she tried to catch a glimpse of the hologram, but all she saw were dizzying streams of numbers. "I'm about to give them-"
Their eyes widened as a pop-up appeared on their screen. "Shit! They know where we are!"
Jirou shot Mineta an angry glare. "Did you really have to open the door?!"
Mineta threw his hands up in surrender. "I said I was sorry!"
Ignoring the commotion, [Name] continued typing, feeling the pressure building as they followed the group into the hallway, running.
"There's another emergency staircase like this on the opposite side," Melissa gasped out, trying to keep up with the group.
"Hurry!" Iida urged, picking up the pace. But their efforts seemed futile as the hallway began to be blocked off by steel doors on both sides.
However, their mouth formed into a shit-eating grin. "The system is my bitch now!" They exclaimed, pressing the enter key as the one in front of the group stopped from closing halfway.
Meanwhile, in the control room, the villains watched in shock as the screen turned purple, displaying a pixelated chibi version of [Name]. "You got hacked, suckers!" they shouted as more and more chibi versions of themselves filled the screen, repeating the same message.
"What is happening?!" the male with purple markings on his face exclaimed, dropping his cigarette in shock.
"I don't know!" the white-haired criminal shouted, frantically trying to regain control of the system.
"Get someone down to the 80 floor!" The first one shouted into his earpiece attached to his ear.
"Got it!"
"[Last Name], you did it!" Uraraka cheered, a wide smile spreading across her face.
[Name] smirked, looking up from their screen. "Hell yeah, I did. We've got a few minutes until this sucker figures out how to close the shutter, but don't worry. I should be able to hold him off easily."
"Great job, [Last Name]!" Kaminari exclaimed, pulling [Name] into a congratulatory hug as they laughed.
"Yeah! You did it so fast too," Melissa marveled. "I never thought I would meet someone who could actually hack into one of the most secure places in the world."
[Name] fanned themselves with their hand. "You flatter too much, guys."
"Well, you deserve it," Todoroki chimed in with a nod, his calm voice carrying a note of sincerity.
[Name] couldn't help but feel a warm flush creep up their cheeks at the shower of compliments. "You guys are making me blush!"
Laughter filled the air in response to their embarrassment, a comforting symphony of camaraderie.
"Wait, can [Name] now let everyone go?" Midoriya asked as the others soon realized the same thing too. Melissa shook her head in 'no'.
"That is another system and it needs a code input into it. Thankfully I know it. They won't be able to do it from here." Melissa explained with a frown. "We never thought that someone could take over the system, so we never thought of another way to reset everything back to normal."
"What a bummer," Uraraka said as everyone else felt the same.
"Come on, we need to go," Iida urged, gesturing towards the half-open shutter.
"Agreed. We can keep complimenting [Last Name] later," Yaoyorozu chimed in, her practicality cutting through the momentary light-heartedness atmosphere. With a swift movement, Iida leaped to the other side of the shutter, his agility showcasing his prowess.
Meanwhile, [Name] felt the redness travel to their ears as many echoed Yaoyorozu's sentiment. It was a struggle for them, but Uraraka's quirk came to the rescue, lifting everyone effortlessly to the other side.
"Thank you, Uraraka," [Name] expressed their gratitude with a smile as they waited for her to join them.
Uraraka's cheeks tinted pink with pleasure. "It's no problem, [Last Name]." She returned their smile warmly. "Call me Ochako."
[Name]'s eyes widened slightly in surprise, but they returned her smile with equal warmth. "Call me [Name], then."
"Ooohhh! You can call me Denki, then!" Kaminari interjected excitedly, catching wind of the conversation between [Name] and Uraraka. His enthusiasm was infectious, adding a lighthearted touch to the moment.
Jirou glanced over at [Name] with a playful grin, as Kaminari didn't make it unknown what the three were talking about.
"You know, [Name], we're all in this together. You should call me by my first name too," she suggested, her tone carrying a hint of mischief.
[Name] returned the smile, feeling a surge of camaraderie. "Sure thing, Jirou and you can call me [Name]."
Jirou nodded, her purple hair swaying lightly as she placed her hands on her hips with a small smile. "Kyoka, you can call me Kyoka."
"Got it, Kyoka," [Name] replied, feeling a sense of warmth in addressing her by her first name.
"Iida, you too!" Uraraka chimed in, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. "We're all friends here!"
Iida nodded, his expression earnest. "Of course, Uraraka. Please call me Tenya, everyone."
"Tenya it is!" [Name] affirmed with a smile.
"And me too!" Midoriya piped up, as he shakily smiled at them. "I would like it if you call me Izuku."
[Name] chuckled, appreciating the friendly atmosphere. "Absolutely, Izuku. You can call me [Name] then." Midoriya felt his cheeks flush in happiness.
Mineta, ever the optimist, chimed in next. "Yeah! We're a team! Call me Minoru!"
"Minoru it is!" [Name] agreed, but silently thought they would stick with his last name and pretend that they completely forgot later on.
Todoroki, typically reserved, spoke up in his calm tone. "I agree, you can call me Shoto."
[Name] nodded, feeling a sense of inclusion. "Understood, Shoto."
"Now, we need to open that door." Melissa gestures to the door nearby.
Everyone nodded and Iida easily broke the door open with his leg. "Let's cross inside here!"
"Where are we?" Midoriya asked as it seemed like the group made into a garden of some sort.
As the group navigated deeper into what seemed like a garden, Melissa's heavy breaths echoed in the enclosed space. Meanwhile, [Name] maintained their focus on the security system, ensuring it remained under their control. The atmosphere was tense, each step fraught with anticipation.
"It's a plant factory," Melissa explained between breaths, her voice tinged with exhaustion. "They research how Quirks influence plants here."
Jirou halted the group with a raised hand. "Wait! Look at that!" she exclaimed, pointing towards the elevator. "The elevator's coming up."
The sight sent a shiver down Mineta's spine as he nervously questioned, "Are the villains coming up...?"
Turning to [Name], Midoriya pleaded, "Can you check?"
[Name] nodded grimly, their fingers dancing over the holographic interface as they scanned through various camera feeds. Finally, they found the right one and their expression darkened. "We need to hide now!"
With a sense of urgency, everyone scrambled to find cover behind the lush foliage, concealing themselves from the approaching elevator while maintaining a clear view of its arrival.
"I wonder if we can use that elevator to get to the top floor?" Kaminari pondered aloud.
Melissa shook her head, her voice firm. "No, only authorized personnel can operate the elevators. And they're built like bomb shelters, so we can't just break in."
Mineta sighed in frustration, echoing the sentiment of the group. "Come on, let us use the conveniences of modern civilization."
[Name] interjected, their tone serious. "No way. If we do, we could easily be ambushed in the elevator."
"I agree," Momo chimed in, her hands clenched into fists. "We can't risk being trapped in a confined space where our movements are restricted."
The elevator chimed, signaling its arrival, and the doors slid open with a soft hiss, revealing the unexpected sight of two menacing figures standing in the confined space.
"They said the kids were in here," the taller one remarked, his voice gruff as he rubbed his neck with a sigh.
"They came into an annoying place," the smaller one grumbled in agreement.
Panic seized Uraraka's chest as she pressed her hands over her mouth to stifle any noise, her breathing growing shallow. "They're coming," she whispered, her eyes wide with fear.
"Quiet," Iida cautioned, his voice low and firm.
Feeling the tension rise, [Name] placed a calming hand over Uraraka's trembling ones, meeting her gaze with a reassuring look. The touch brought a sense of solace to her, and Uraraka found herself gradually calming down, her fingers intertwining with theirs as she gave a light squeeze.
As the two villains drew closer to their hiding spot, [Name] felt a surge of adrenaline coursing through their veins. With a determined expression, they prepared to use their skills to create a distraction, buying precious time for the others to escape.
Hurry...up, [Name] silently urged, straining to hear the villains' conversation.
"I found you damn kids!" the taller villain bellowed, his voice echoing through the enclosed space.
[Name]'s breath caught in their throat as they retrieved a weapon from their holster, preparing to divert the attention of the villains. Sensing the tension, the others looked at them in shock, but Uraraka shook her head vehemently, squeezing [Name]'s hand tighter, silently pleading for them to stay by their side.
[Name] softened at Uraraka's touch, their gaze locking with hers. In that fleeting moment, they communicated without words, conveying their determination to protect the group while urging Uraraka to trust them. With a reassuring smile, [Name] nodded in affirmation, silently promising to rejoin them soon if they were to distract the two villains.
"Huh? What did you say, you bastard?"
As tension thickened in the air, everyone's attention snapped to the unexpected sight of Bakugo and Kirishima confronting the two criminals.
"What are you two doing here?"
The taller criminal's narrowed eyes darted between the two teens.
"That's what I want to know---" Bakugo began, but his words were abruptly cut off by Kirishima, who stepped forward with a nervous smile.
"Leave this to me, Bakubro!" Kirishima interjected, placing a reassuring hand on Bakugo's shoulder. With a determined expression, he turned to face the criminals, his smile faltering slightly as he rubbed the back of his head. "Um, we got lost...Could you point us in the direction of the reception?"
Behind the safety of the bushes, the rest of the group watched with grimaced expressions, their hearts pounding with apprehension.
"Why would they come all the way to the 80th floor if they were lost?!" Mineta muttered under his breath, his eyes wide with anxiety.
In a swift motion, the taller criminal's hand expanded as he swung at the two teens, his suspicion escalating into aggression. "I can see through you! Don't lie to me!" With a powerful burst of compressed air, he unleashed a torrent of forceful wind towards Bakugo and Kirishima.
"Kirishima!" [Name] exclaimed, their heart racing with alarm as they leaped up from their hiding spot.
Reacting swiftly, Todoroki activated his quirk, creating a barrier of ice to intercept the attack and shield Kirishima from harm. The force of the impact sent Kirishima sprawling to the ground, his eyes wide with shock as he stared up at Todoroki in disbelief.
Todoroki's breath formed a frosty mist in the air as he surveyed the crumbling iceberg beneath them. "We'll stall for time here," he announced with a determined tone, his gaze flickering to each member of the group. Placing a firm hand on the ground, he channeled his quirk, causing ice to spread rapidly, forming beneath the group.
"Todoroki?!" [Name] exclaimed in disbelief as the ice rose beneath them, lifting them higher and higher, forming a makeshift tower. The others voiced their surprise, their expressions a mix of shock and gratitude as they were propelled upwards by Todoroki's quirk. "What about you guys?!" [Name] cried out anxiously, their gaze flickering down to where Todoroki stood below.
"I'm fine, just go!" Todoroki reassured them with a confident smile, his voice echoing upwards. "I'll be right behind you after I clean this up!"
With a nod of determination, [Name] replied, "You better be right behind us or I'll kick your ass!"
Todoroki chuckled at the threat, nodding in acknowledgment. "I'm am sure you will, [Name]." Turning his attention to Bakugo and Kirishima, he began to explain what has been happening.
As the ice tower finally came to a halt next to a walkway, [Name] leaped onto the solid ground, their muscles tensed to prevent any sudden strains or injuries. With steady hands, they assisted the others in safely jumping onto the walkway, ensuring everyone landed securely. However, their progress was impeded by a set of imposing steel doors blocking their path.
Observing the obstacle ahead, Iida wasted no time in taking action. With a swift kick, he shattered the door, clearing the way for the group to advance. But their relief was short-lived as they soon discovered that the hallway beyond was also obstructed, with steel barriers sealing off both ends.
"Can you open them, [Name]?!" Iida's voice was urgent as he turned to [Name], their eyes focused intently on the hologram projected in front of them.
"I could, but this shit ass system doesn't allow it all at once. I'd have to do it one by one!" Frustration simmered beneath [Name]'s words as they clenched their fists, feeling the weight of responsibility pressing down on them.
Anxious glances were exchanged among the group until Midoriya's keen eyes caught something amidst the chaos. "Melissa, do you see that? It looks like a door on the ceiling," he pointed upward toward a hidden opening in the plant factory's ceiling. "There, above us!"
Melissa's eyes widened with recognition. "That's likely the maintenance room for the sunlight system!"
Iida's expression brightened with realization. "Wouldn't there be an emergency ladder in there?"
"Yes, there's a manual one, but it's accessible only from the inside," Melissa confirmed with a hint of frustration.
"Even though we've come this far..."
Momo's mind was already racing with possibilities. With a swift motion of her hand, she conjured a small attachable bomb using her quirk and tossed it beneath the shaft. The explosion echoed through the factory, drawing everyone's attention. "If we can exit through the vent and use the exterior wall to ascend, we might reach the top floor," she suggested.
"That's right! As long as there's something similar up top--"
"We can get inside!" Melissa finished Uraraka's sentence with a hopeful expression.
"But who would be able to navigate the cramped vent and scale the outer wall...?" Midoriya's gaze swept across the group, lingering on each member in contemplation.
[Name] couldn't help but chuckle. "Well, we've got someone compact enough for the job." With a shared look of realization, the group turned their attention toward Mineta, who blinked in surprise at suddenly being the center of attention.
"W-Wait, me?!" Mineta questioned incredulously, taking a few hesitant steps backward as all eyes turned to him.
"Please, Mineta!" Uraraka pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation, while Jirou nodded vigorously in agreement.
Mineta pointed an accusatory finger at [Name]. "Why can't you go?! I'm sure you can transform into something small enough!"
"I can," [Name] admitted, nodding in agreement with Mineta's assumption.
Mineta's face lit up with hope. "See!"
"But if I transform, I'll lose my connection to the system, and the villains will discover our location," [Name] finished calmly, a hint of concern in their voice at the thought of cutting their connection with the system.
"See! You're the only one who can do it!" Jirou chimed in, her tone adamant.
"Stupid! Stupid! Do you even know what floor we're on?!" Mineta exclaimed, waving his arms frantically. Kaminari stepped in to calm him down and persuade him to take on the task. [Name] sighed, shaking their head at Mineta's antics. Soon enough, the group began to ascend the ladder that Mineta had managed to bring down.
"You were amazing, Mineta," Melissa praised the short teen, her voice filled with admiration. ""As expected of a student hero!" She gave him a smile and he looked like he ascended to heaven as he blushed.
"Come on, let's get fired up, everyone!" Mineta exclaimed, throwing his arm into the air with enthusiasm. The rest of the group followed suit, though [Name] merely raised their arm lazily as their attention remained fixed on their screen.
As the group continued their journey through the hallways, [Name] made sure to block any camera feeds to prevent the villains from tracking their movements. Despite having taken control of the system, the criminals were still a threat, and [Name] wasn't about to let them have the upper hand. They couldn't help but relish the thought of the villains' frustration as they struggled to regain control of the system.
In the dimly lit control room, the white-haired man slammed his hands on the desk in frustration, his face contorted in anger as the chibi [Name] continued to mock him from the screen.
"This ugly piece of shit!" he bellowed, his voice echoing off the walls.
"Can't you fix it?!" the purple-marked accomplice demanded, his patience wearing thin as he realized the two henchmen he had sent out hadn't reported back.
"What does it look like?!" the white-haired man snapped back, pointing angrily at the monitors that displayed the pixelated images of [Name] engaged in various activities from playing tennis, to painting, heck to riding the dinosaur that pops up when there is no wifi on Google. His eyebrow began to twitch in annoyance.
"Can't you do something at least?!" the purple-marked one pressed, his voice tinged with annoyance.
"Fucking fine!" the white-haired man grumbled, his fingers flying over the keyboard in a frenzy as he attempted to regain control of the system. However, every attempt was met with failure, as the screens continued to display the infuriating images of the chibi [Name].
"This little shit..." he muttered under his breath, frustration building within him until a spark of realization flickered in his mind. With a sly grin, he reached for a button on the console and pressed it firmly. He couldn't believe he didn't do it in the first place.
As the system reset, [Name] scowled, their hologram disappearing from the screen as the controls to the system went offline. "Ah, shit."
"Glad to see you brought all the shutters down, [Name]!" Kaminari exclaimed, his tone laced with relief.
"Uh, that wasn't me!" [Name] replied, their voice tinged with frustration.
"What do you mean?!" Melissa turned to look at them, confusion evident in her expression.
"Those bastards reset the system!" [Name] explained, their brows furrowed in concentration. "I can try to hack back in, but they'll be ready for me this time. It might take longer."
"Do all you can, [Name]!" Midoriya's voice echoed through the tension-filled air as they stared intently at their hologram, waiting for the system to come back online. With a swift motion, the holographic keyboard materialized, and [Name] began to type furiously, their fingers dancing across the keys.
The room was filled with the sound of their rapid typing, a stark contrast to the silence that had settled in moments ago. But despite their efforts, it was too late. The white-haired criminal had caught onto their actions, and now a digital battle ensued between them, each trying to outsmart the other.
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, the white-haired criminal had activated a horde of robots, unleashing them as a menacing surprise for the students on the 130th floor. The group found themselves peering through the windows of the door leading to the 130th Laboratory, faces filled with apprehension as they took in the sight of the approaching mechanical army.
"There's so many!" Jirou exclaimed, her voice trembling with fear as she glanced at her companions.
"It seems the enemy has shifted their tactics from locking us out to trying to capture us," Iida observed, his expression grave. "They must have realized we're U.A. students."
"But if that's the case, we know what we're up against," Momo declared, determination gleaming in her eyes as she used her quirk to fashion a large insulated blanket, big enough to shield everyone from the impending threat.
"Yeah. Let's stick to Plan A," Midoriya affirmed, his voice resolute.
As the group prepared to face the approaching robots, [Name] continued to scour through the information on the I-Island database, searching for any weaknesses or vulnerabilities in the robots' design.
"Kaminari," they called out, their voice tinged with urgency.
"All right, I'll give it my all!" Kaminari responded, determination flashing in his eyes as he clenched his fists. However, as soon as Iida throws Kaminari, they find the information they are looking for.
But before [Name] could warn him, Kaminari unleashed a powerful surge of electricity at the oncoming robots. However, to the others dismay, the robots proved to be immune to electricity, leaving Kaminari drained from the effort.
"It's immune to electricity," [Name] sighed, their disappointment evident as he felt the effects of overusing his quirk but it did stop the robots in its tracks.
Brushing off their shorts, [Name] emerged from under the insulated blanket, ready to face the impending challenge head-on.
"But thanks to him, the security machines have been stopped," Midoriya exclaimed, gesturing towards the deactivated robots as the group cautiously entered the laboratory. It didn't last long as the robots started up again.
"You jinxed us," [Name] remarked wryly as they watched in dismay as the robots effortlessly captured Kaminari.
"Kaminari!"
"They're too sturdy," Mineta lamented, his voice trembling with fear.
"We have no choice...Everyone, Plan B!" Iida declared, determination shining in his eyes.
"You got it!" [Name] responded with a determined smile. "This combat needs... hmm... at this speed, too slow!" they shouted, their fingers dancing across the holographic screen with lightning speed. Each tap and swipe translated into a flurry of holographic blocks striking the robots, the numbers rapidly climbing to 333. With a final push of a button, a dazzling ray of light burst forth, engulfing the robots in a spectacular display. The holographic numbers soared to 999, and with a mini explosion, a star-shaped shockwave radiated outwards, incapacitating several of the robots.
"So cool!" Uraraka exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with admiration.
As Momo deployed her quirk to slow down the remaining robots, [Name]'s burst it amplified her creations, causing some of the robots to grind to a halt or slow down further.
"Take that!" Melissa tossed another stick, doubling the effects on the robots, while Uraraka and Jirou followed suit, each stick aiding the group in navigating through the robotic onslaught.
With their combined efforts, the group managed to clear a path and make their way to the 138th floor, which housed the Server Room, as Melissa explained.
[Name] felt a pang of anxiety as more robots emerged, threatening to overwhelm them.
"If the servers here are damaged, it could affect the security system, too," Melissa explained, her voice tinged with worry.
"This isn't good," [Name] muttered as they assessed the situation as more robots jumped from the upper levels in the room.
"Just how many are there?!" Mineta cried out, his panic evident.
"We'll stop the security machines here," Momo declared, determination etched on her face as she got to the ground to utilize her quirk. "You guys will go forward."
"[Name], Midoriya, take Melissa and find a different route to the 200th floor!" Iida instructed, his voice firm as he readied himself for battle once more.
[Name] blinked in shock at the unexpected assignment. "Shouldn't I stay? I might be able to hack into the system again."
Iida shook his head. "The other two will need you more. Please, [Name]. It would be shameful if U.A.'s finest students couldn't handle a few robots."
"Kick their asses, [Name]!" Uraraka cheered, her voice filled with encouragement.
"We'll be fine!" Jirou added confidently, flashing a grin.
"Yeah!" Kaminari still looked out of it.
[Name] nodded resolutely. "You guys better be fine when I come back!" They shouted as they sprinted off with Melissa and Midoriya, determined.
Wow. We're almost done with this arc <3. Next up is the big fight, some reveals, and I am going to cry because I have a battle scene to write. If anyone is reading Star....um, it might be on hiatus for a while. I have a major writer's block, but don't worry I don't plan to discontinue it. Probably won't be too long tbh. Just when inspiration strikes. Consider dropping a comment, putting it in your library, voting, etc. I would love to respond to your guy's comments. Just makes me feel giddy lol. Also, should I put Melissa as a love interest? I don't know tbh. Until next time, guys~
My other works:
Scarlet Vision [Twisted Wonderland x Scarlet Witch!Reader]
Prince [Blue Lock x Akashi/Kuroko!Reader]
Roam [Genshin Impact x Pokemon Trainer!Reader]
[Haitus] Star [Jujustu Kaisen x Lucy Heartfilia!Reader]
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