Chapter 2 - Partners

The poor boy's cries of pain died down until they disappeared. "Kekeke, let's leave this loser." Kira turned away along with his crew, content with the actions they had just committed. As they strolled towards the exit of the alleyway a chill shot down their spines.

Turning back towards their victim they were too stunned to speak. They thought he was dead, however that wasn't the case. A powerful wind like pressure pushed them back and vibrant grey eyes pierced their souls.

'What the hell is this? I thought he didn't have a quirk!' Kira gulped.

The pressure continued to build until he raised his open hand above his head, in which the pressure pulled itself towards the hand.

This build up of energy was used to form a long black bladeless handle with a short chain on the edge. He shifted his left leg forward into a battle stance, his left arm firmly grabbing onto his right arm as support. Swinging the handle down until it faced directly forward.

"Zangetsu!"

A blade of blue light shot out of the hilt, which then expanded inexplicably until a huge pillar of light covered the surrounding area. Kira and his lackeys were blinded and couldn't see anything around them. The light faded away as soon as it appeared until a sphere of white light remained where Kouki stood.

The boys looked between each other in fear. Frightened of what was about to appear.

All of a sudden a large sword waved the light away as if it was smoke revealing the figure behind it. Expecting the same average looking boy they just killed, they were proven wrong.

In that very spot was a girl with long orange hair donning a unique outfit. A black kimono tied with a white belt, sandals, a thick red strap around the torso, 2 black lines over the exposed area around the collar, similar lines around both wrists and legs with a neck guard. The dull edge of the large sword resting over the right shoulder.

"Are you all just going to stand there? Weren't we gonna fight?" Hearing a feminine voice coming from his own mouth caused him to quickly look at himself in puzzlement, but he knew he didn't have time to ponder so he left the thought behind in preparation for an attack.

The goons still looked between each other in apprehension. Lackey 2 with the green mullet reluctantly stepped forward, 'Ah crap.. I didn't even want to fight in the first place. I just hope that light show was just to look cool.'

Despite his nervousness he activated his quirk. Green lines of aura emanated from his eyes, concentrating power into his legs he launched himself at high speeds above the unknown enemy. The aura around his eyes changed to cover the entirety of his eyes as he was above Kouki.

His momentum was instantly killed by imaginary weights, raising a heavy fist as he fell toward his opponent. A smile grew on his face as his fist was about to collide, but the flat side of the large blade knocked his arm away before he could even see it.

'Looks like it wasn't all for show, but heh… as long as I strike his blindspots he won't see me coming.'

The moment his foot touched the ground the aura switched back to the lines and his figure disappeared until he reappeared behind Kouki. Switching modes, the momentum of his movements helped to carry his weighted punch to strike the solid figure.

A large clang rang out as he quickly realised he struck the heavy sword instead of the target. The force recoiled back into his arm causing him to hold his hand in pain. Even with such a strong blow the blade did not show any sign of damage.

Although Kouki had successfully blocked it, the force of the punch had still shook his hand a little. 'Tch, even with this new power it only gave me a little boost in physical strength.'

The green mullet man stepped back to keep some distance.

"Your quirk allows you to alter the weight of your body to increase your speed and you use that momentum to carry your heavy punches. You can't beat me with that quirk." The confident girl (boy) glared at the now scared boy as he backed away.

He turned towards his twin brother in hopes he would tag in for him, but his prayer wasn't answered. His twin violently shook his head in denial.

"I find it hilarious that you were so open to beating me before I gained this power, but even seeing it is making you quake in your boots. You must be a bunch of cowards that can only live with beating up the quirkless."

The two twins looked down in guilt at what Kouki had said, but Kira was another story. The glass that was his hair began to glow orange almost as if it was being heated up. "Grrr.." Both arms morphed up to the elbow into steaming orange glass.

"I'M GONNA KILL YOU BASTARD!"

Kira rushed forward with double the speed of the green mullet with his blades rearing for Kouki's head, but he was quick enough to move his head away to the left.

The hot headed maniac stood behind him posed like a samurai who had just sliced his opponent's head clean, but when he turned around to see his work he was utterly disappointed.

The orange haired warrior pivoted round to meet his eyes when he felt a small sizzle on his right cheek. He lifted his smooth hand to touch his face, a damp red liquid touched his hand. 'He cut me even though I thought I dodged it?'

The glass arms rubbed his teeth together in frustration releasing an unsavoury noise. "Damn it. Damn it. DAMN IT! I'll make sure to chop you into tiny pieces!" He continued his assault, but instead of going for a single blow he chose to unleash a frenzy of high speed slashes.

Each one, despite its velocity, was still blocked as each of the slashes were concentrated on the head. 'Hmm.. he's getting slower.' During the end of his barrage he grew slower which opened him to a counter.

Kouki took that very chance by forcing the handle of the blade into Kira's stomach, which stunned him long enough for a firm left leg to plant itself into his solar plexus.

The impact launched him towards the twins who were watching in fear. They toppled over each other which knocked out both twins. Kira got up shortly after, although he looked beaten to a pulp from just two hits. "Raargh!" The menace leapt into the air for a full powered slash, but Kouki was ready.

Kira heaved his arms down as hard as he could, ready to slice him in half. In Kouki's eyes his movements seemed slower than before, this somewhat disappointed him.

"Kira… as much as I'd like to kill you, this is all I can do for you right now." With a swish of the large blade the glowing glass shattered into nothing. The next moment he twirled the sword around, spinning clockwise right into Kira's right rib with the dull edge. The force cracked said rib then propelled him onto the floor, he didn't stop there as he continued to ragdoll into the concrete wall.

With all three of them out for the count he dropped to the ground in exhaustion, not because he used too much power, it was just the first time use of the power that drained him.

"Huff.. huff. I really have powers now don't I?" Before he could question his new look a blue light appeared over his body, disappearing only a moment later. He looked back down at his body and noticed his original appearance was back, but in his right hand was the skull badge he had purchased.

"This badge is definitely the source of my power. That sketchy shopkeep must have done something for sure." He continued to stare at the badge, noticing the eyes that now appeared to be closed.

…"Boo!" The eyes opened and the mouth moved, in meagre surprise he dropped the badge and froze silently. After a few seconds of nothing the badge began to float into the air. "After all this time of being stuck in this stupid badge, I get dropped before even being able to say hello."

Kouki continued to look at the floating badge in silent shock. 'What is that? The badge floats AND talks?'

"Alright kid, no need to be so surprised. I'm a talking flying badge, surely you've seen weirder things in this world?" The badge looked down on him in disappointment.

"Sure, but when you buy a badge from a store you don't expect them to start a conversation with you. What even are you anyway?"

The badge brought an imaginary hand to its face to think about it. "In short I'm a human who was sealed into this badge with my very own quirk. I grant the power to turn the wielder into a fearsome warrior, at least that's what I was told."

"So… does being a warrior include becoming a girl, or is it just me?" Kouki questioned.

"Oh uhh.. it's female only."

He looked straight at the badge with an 'Are you serious?' face. "So by fearsome warrior, you mean a Magical Girl. What kind of quirk is that?"

The badge looked away in embarrassment at his words. "It's not my fault, you know." It wiped its fake tears and turned back towards the confused boy. "I hate to break it to you, but I'm attached to your soul forever, you'll have to make do with this power. You ARE quirkless right? This is your best opportunity… ya know… to become a hero."

His head tilted in wonder, 'how does he know I want to become a hero?'

"Because I'm connected to your soul. I know everything about you and soon you'll learn about me too." His question was immediately answered by the badge. Soon after it finished, a small reminisce full smile grew on its face.

Kouki saw that and refrained from continuing that train of thought.

"So in short, if you are the cause of my powers then that means we're partners. Zangetsu… will you help me on my journey to become a hero?" He raised his fist as a sign of their partnership.

"Hmph, of course. I'll get you in shape for that UA entrance exam."