It was here...
The day was finally here...
As soon as Mikoto got to Deku's apartment and knocks on the door. The boy comes to the door, already looking excited.
Mikoto: Already there waiting for me, huh?
Deku nodded while bouncing up and down in excitement.
Deku: I'm just so happy today!
Mikoto: I know... Because today is the day.
Deku: It’s the Sports Festival! One of the biggest things in the country, and we all get to be a part of it!
Mikoto: That's right! And we're gonna try our hardest to aim straight to victory!
Deku: I know...I wonder who will win...?
Mikoto:...Guess we're just gonna have to see.
Deku beamed at him.
Deku: I know you are going to do well! I believe in you Miichan!
Mikoto can’t help but smile back more brightly.
Mikoto: You too! Let's do our best!
Deku: Yes!
When they got to U.A, both boys wished each other luck before separating to their separate classes to get ready...
It was time...
-Plus Ultra-
At the Sports Festival...so many people everywhere had lined up for the stadiums. The mass media shoving their way to get gossip and news. They were recording everything in sight to get a good scoop of the heroes in training.
Heroes were around talking about the first year students and the USJ incident.
The heroes with more experience were only there scouting for potential side-kicks. Civilians were also there of all age, size, color, and various quirks had soon flood the stadium.
While in the 1-A waiting room...
Deku was left with his thoughts. He never told Miichan but there’s a bit of anxiety filling his head, but it’s mostly excitement, and either way he feels like he could just explode on the spot if it's gets provoked.
Deku: (It's okay. Be cool. Everything will be alright. I'm still so nervous! But everything will-!)
???: Midoriya....
He was suddenly called from his thoughts to see a familiar white and red hair boy with a large red scar on his face.
Deku: O-Oh...Todoroki-kun...I-Is there something you need?
Everyone had stopped what they were doing in the waiting hall to see what Todoroki wanted with Midoriya. To be honest, this is one of the first time some of them heard him spoke
...besides the whole Yukimura incident...
Shouto: Objectively speaking...I'm stronger than you. More capable. Looking at things objectively, I would say that we’re on par in terms of strength. Maybe you’ve got more raw power than I do, but I’d argue that I have more…control...All Might's got his eye on you, doesn't he? I'm not trying to pry or anything...but I'm going to defeat you...
The room went silent as Izuku felt the anxiety sky-rocketing...
Great...way to add more pressure...
At the mention of All Might, Kacchan turns abruptly around, his eyes narrowing instantly.
He seems to zero in on Izuku and Todoroki, who are still standing in the middle of the waiting room as all eyes were on them.
Denki: Oh snap! The best of the best are fighting among each other!
Jirou: We know that idiot.
Kirishima: Hey, man, there's no need to pick a fight. We're about to go on...
Shouto cuts off Kirishima before he could say anything else.
Shouto: I really don't care. I'm not pretending to be anyone's friend here.
Though Deku felt like he was wrong. He was the strongest here. He just been holding back. But now...he wasn't going to do that no more. He needs to give it his all. He had the support of all his friends and family. Then there was Miichan too. He didn't want to let him down.
Deku: You might be right. You might be more capable, and even stronger
...objectively speaking. But...It doesn't mean I'll stop. It doesn't mean I won't try. And like everyone else, I'm aiming for the top with all that I got! And I expect you to do the same!
Shouto:......
-Later-
Deku and the others had met up with the other classes. He soon caught a glimpse of Mikoto. They greet each other and lean against the wall of the tunnel, waiting for Present Mic to call their classes. Izuku nervously talks to his friend as chatter took place in the tunnel. He’s starting to get more relaxed…
Maybe he’ll be able to be more confident in the Sports Festival.
Bakugo: Snowball...
And...Izuku's confidence was gone...
He felt more nervous as he saw Kacchan stomped towards them. Mikoto made a frown before stepping in front of Izuku to protect him.
Bakugo: You better stay out of my way or else. Is that clear?!
Mikoto just snorted.
Mikoto: Empty Threats. You ain't gonna do shit to me.
Bakugo: Oh yeah?!
Deku: K-Kacchan! P-Please don't hurt Miichan!
Deku jumped when Kacchan glared deadly at him.
Bakugo: STFU Deku you useless piece of shit! Stay out of this! This is between me and this weak ass extra!
He was about to grab Mikoto and power up a large explosion until he felt a hand grabbed him by his shoulder.
Mikoto looked to see who arm was grabbing Bakugo.
Mikoto: Souta-kun?!
Bakugo: *Growls* What do you want, Extra?!
Souta:....Bakugo was it? Ya know. I really hate your attitude. Back off if you know what's good for you.
Bakugo: Tch! Don't tell me what to do!
Something sparked in Souta's eyes that stirred Bakugo the wrong way.
Souta: You better listen...or I will make you regret it. Back Off. Now.
Bakugo should know better to fuck with Souta. Little did he know the boy has the power to cast illusions and give people nightmares at first glance if needed.
Mikoto and Deku look at each other with slight fear of what was going to happen.
Mikoto notices that it’s not only Souta that moved. Most of his classmates are in battle stances, glaring at Katsuki. Sylvia's fiery red hair was standing up in rage. Kenji was hissing and baring his fangs, ready to pounce. And for once Haru’s once shy demeanor was replaced with an hatred gaze. It was quite scary. Even some students from 1-A and 1-B look like they’re ready to use their quirks to stop Bakugo from trying anything dangerous.
Bakugo soon see everyone was giving him a hateful glare because of him trying to assault Mikoto (and Izuku for previous reasons).
Bakugo just tsk-ed and back off, glaring back at everyone before leaning aganist the wall.
Mikoto just sneered at him before looking at Souta.
Mikoto: Thanks Souta-kun!
The boy just shrugged.
Souta: No problem. That Bakugo character...he seems to really hate you two the most out of everyone here...Do you guys have a history with him...?
Mikoto:....Yeah...
Deku: Pretty much... It's complicated...
The gray hair boy only nodded in response.
Souta: Well...You don't have to tell me if you don't want too. I'm just asking.
He walks away as some of Mikoto's other classmates came up to them.
Destiny: Class Rep! Are you okay?!
Jack: I can't believe Bakuwhore tried to attack you! Again! That asshole!!!
Samuel: Seriously...What is he trying to gain from all that?
Mikoto: He just trying to pick fights to make him think he's better than everyone. Plus, he also believes he has a shot at being Number One.
Zoe: *Scoffs* How Childish... he'll never be number one if he keeps acting like that.
Mikoto: IKR! I'm glad you guys agree.
Some of his classmates looked at Izuku who felt nervous at being stared at.
Jack: Hey. Is that Midoriya...from the exam?
Eito: You mean the boy that broke his arm?!
Destiny: The one that also punched the zero pointer?! Awesome!!!
Izuku made a small squeak and hid further behind Mikoto. So they knew about him.
Mikoto chuckled before he gently pulls Izuku back into everyone's view.
Mikoto: Guys. This is my best friend Izuku. Please treat him kindly. He doesn't do well with other people.
Jack: Alright! S'up Midoriya! I'm Jack!
Samuel: My name is Samuel.
Zoe: Just call me Zoe.
Maria: I'm Maria, Nya!
Eito: Call me Eito~! Or Lover Boy if you like!
Destiny: I'm Destiny~! Nice to meet you Izuku-kun!
Deku: N-Nice to meet you all too! I'm really sorry about Kacchan!
Samuel: Don't be. If he gives you or Class Rep anymore trouble. Come talk to us.
Jack: Yeah! We'll beat the shit out of him.
Deku didn't know what to say about that but only nodded.
Soon he heard Uraraka and others calling for him.
Deku: Ah! I better get back to others now! Thanks again everyone and bye!
Everyone said their goodbyes as he left.
Maria: Awwww~! So adorable! He's like a bunny rabbit, nya!
Mikoto just laughed.
Mikoto: He sure is~!
Eito: Too bad he's in Class 1-A though...
Jack: Yeah...At least he's not a total snob like the rest of them.
Mikoto: *Groans* (Not this again....)
After Izuku left, Present Mic soon called out for Class 1-A.
Then a couple of seconds later, Class 1-B.
Mikoto: Here we go...Soon it'll be our turn.
He looks at everyone else who also had their eyes on him.
Mikoto: Are you guys ready?
Class 1-C: Yes!
Mikoto: Then we will no longer be the underdogs! Let's do it Class 1-C! Show them what we're made of!
Class 1-C: HAI CLASS REP!!!
Present Mic then called them and they came rolling out of the tunnel.
As they all came out of the tunnel, they know looked around their surroundings to see all the Pro-Heroes and the citizens in the stands cheering for them.
Sylvia: Here we are.
Oka: We made it...
Mikoto: Look at all the heroes. They're here to see us...
Mikoto quickly scanned the arena. So many heroes there were present. But then someone in the stands caught his attention.
Mikoto: No way...Is that...
With incredible eye sight, He recognized the woman from the top stands. He can't believe it. He never thought he would see her for a while.
Mikoto: MOM?!!!