23: Game Over

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"So... What are you going to do now, Golden Eggs of U.A?"

"What else? We'll defeat you, of course." Sen remarked, his hand starting to gyrate.

He dashed toward the Villain, trying to attack him. But, the fog-like person simply opened a portal, redirecting the teen's attack to his back.

"Agh!"

Seeing Sen wince, Aoyama decided to help and shot a laser at the Villain.

While Sen and Aoyama were "distracting" Kurogiri, Yusuke approached Shiozaki and whispered something in her ear.

Seeing her nod in agreement, he shouted, "Kaibacchi! Go out and alert the teachers!"

"Me? But-" Sen was about to refute saying it should be Iida since he was faster than him, but the look in Yusuke's eyes told him that he had a plan.

"Gotcha," he replied as he got on to all fours and started speeding towards the entrance.

"I won't allow you!" Kurogiri shouted, summoning a portal blocking Sen.

And then, suddenly, a gust of wind blew behind them and a blur went past Sen. It was Iida with a determined look.

"Huh?!"

Kurogiri quickly tried to open a portal, but Shoji hugged it, allowing Iida to go past safely.

"Now, Shiozacchi!" Yusuke shouted, and vines shot up from the ground, wrapping around the Villain's metallic body.

She slammed him on the ground, pinning him down with the help of Sen.

"I'll be back, everyone!" Iida yelled out as he opened the door.

"It's... game over, as Young Master Tomura would say..." the Villain muttered.

He tried to move but stopped when he heard Sen say with a maniacal smile, "Don't test me, idiot. I can easily pierce through this metal brace of yours."

"Phew... Now, we just need to wait for reinforcements." Yusuke said with a slight smile.

Things were definitely different compared to the anime. They captured Kurogiri too, which was great. If they keep him from moving, everything will be smooth sailing. Yusuke released a relieved sigh.

'Haaa... I wonder what other things are different. I swear if Shigaraki is gender-bent or something, I'll lose it.' he thought in amusement. However, his line of thought was interrupted when an image flashed in his mind. It was of Tsuyu crumbling at the hands of Shigaraki.

'Damn! Yes, things are different, which means that there could actually be serious casualties this time around!' he shouted inwardly.

"Shocchi, Shiozacchi, please help our classmates! Kaibacchi and Aoyacchi, please keep an eye on that Villain. I'll go down and help Aizawa-sensei." Yusuke told them.

"What? But, that's dangerous, Yoarashi-san!" Shoji replied.

"Sensei's starting to get exhausted, and there are still tons of Villains left to fight. If I don't help now, he'll possibly die."

"But-"

"I know it's dangerous, but that's the duty of Heroes, right? Helping people even in perilous situations." Yusuke said with a reassuring smile before flying down towards the plaza.

"May the Lord guide you in your battles." he heard Shiozaki say.

As he flew, his smile was replaced with a serious look.

He acknowledges that Shiozaki would probably be more helpful in the fight since she can easily capture the Villains. But, he can't risk sending her down. Especially when she doesn't know what the Villains, mainly Shigaraki, are capable of.

Seeing Aizawa starting to get circled by Villains, Yusuke decided to create a dome of wind protecting him.

'This quirk-!'

"Yo, Aizawa-sensei! Need some help?"

...

[In the Downpour Zone, a few moments earlier...]

A dark purple-haired petite girl with a small build was currently hiding behind a dumpster. It was Kyoka Jirou.

She was by the Entrance of the building just now, but when they were swallowed by that Villain's fog, she was suddenly dropped in the Downpour Zone.

She was immediately greeted by Villains but was able to get away by sending powerful soundwaves and the blasting rain covering the sound of her movements.

After a few seconds of hiding behind the dumpster, she heard a loud buzz followed by a series of shouting.

Jirou decided to peek around the corner, and there she saw Kaminari surrounded by downed burnt Villains.

"Heh, electric really is super effective against water," he said before shouting, "Tsu-chan, you can come out now!"

"Good work, Kaminari-san, kero." said a frog-like girl.

"You guys!" Jirou shouted.

"You're here too, Jirou-chan?!" Kaminari exclaimed.

Not even a minute later, more Villains appeared, most probably attracted by the shouting. The three students were immediately on guard.

"There you are!" one of the Villains shouted.

"Don't worry, girls. I'm here. Let me take care of this." Kaminari said, stepping forward.

"Shut up, we can all defeat them." Jirou remarked.

"Bunch of arrogant brats." said the Villains with a scowl. "Attack 'em, boys!"

"Kero, I saw what Kaminari-san can do. We can leave it to him, Jirou-san." Tsuyu said as she wrapped a tongue around Jirou's waist, jumping away from their classmate.

"Hey-!"

"Heh, get a taste of the strongest person in Class 1-A! [Indiscriminate Shock 1.3 Million Volts!]" Kaminari shouted, releasing a surge of electricity, frying the Villains in front of him.

...

[In the Conflagration Zone...]

A teenager stood in the middle of scorching flames. His bi-colored-hair fluttered along with the smoke. His eyes narrowed and his face had a deep scowl. He briefly looked at his left hand before gazing in front of him.

"Just one student? Those guys are underestimating us!" said a Villain.

"Tch." Todoroki voiced out, stomping his right leg.

Seeing flames all around him left a disgusting taste in his mouth. Coupled with the smug faces on the Villains in front of him, his anger level rose. What was supposed to be a simple body freeze turned into a conjuring of an iceberg, half the size of the Conflagration Zone.

A sigh left his mouth as he tried to calm himself.

"Now, Villains. Your boss told us that you're going to kill All Might. Tell me, how are you going to achieve that? Tell me and I won't let you suffer a slow, agonizing death."

*****

Stones, perhaps?