Chapter 18: Old Acquaints

Bang Bang Bang

Throughout the training grounds, powerful shockwaves rippled out. Waves crashed upon each other as All Might clashed fists with the Nomu. Ricolo and Deku could only watch, as the two clashed. The two exchange a barrage of blows until finally, through the storm of punches. All Might saw an opening slamming his fist into the Nomu's chest, launching him back. 

The air warped around the Nomu's body as he hurled backward before it crossed its arms blocking a strike from All Might. The punch caused the Nomu to grunt in pain, before a uppercut slammed into the Nomu's chin, snapping its head back. 

The staggered Nomu regained motionless, as All Might tightly balled his fists and spread his feet apart. All Might's eyes started to glow as he spoke.

" Now for a lesson, you may have heard, but I'll teach you what I really mean, go beyond... " As All Might spoke he loaded back his fist, and air started to swirl around his fist. He inhaled deeply before shouting. " Plus Ultra! " His fist snapped forward slamming into the Nomu's stomach controting his body. Ricolo and the other students were blown back, by a powerful shockwave.

They watched as the Nomu's body was launched into the air, with a thunderous bang. Its body flipped several times, before crashing through the dome of the training ground. Dust covered All Might shielding him. The students and villains couldn't help but stare at him, including Ricolo whose eyes were dilated in shock. 

However, his eyes wouldn't be stuck on All Might for long, as suddenly, the air around him started to twist and wrap. Before a purple portal formed directly next to him, surprising him. Ricolo could only glance at the portal before it spoke. 

" I knew it. I knew the way you fought was familiar. "Ricolo's face morphed, into one of worry, as the portal kept speaking. " You are the famous assassin, aren't you? You got quite a name for yourself but why are you attending U.A? " Ricolo just shrugged his shoulders before speaking. " As a way out. A selfish way, but it is one for sure. " The portal grew quiet until it spoke once more. 

" This is perfect. Really is... How about this, you should join the League of Villains. Or, I'll expose your true identity. " Ricolo grew quiet, as he stared at the portal, his mind racing, several seconds of silence passed until Ricolo spoke. " Go for it. Tell them all about me. " This response surprised the portal, who let out a scoff. " I'll give you a few months to reconsider. " As soon as the portal said this, it vanished without a trace. 

Ricolo could only shake his head, he knew what the portal's plan was. In a few months, Ricolo would get accustomed to the hero's way of life. And would most likely get attached to his class... The portal is planning on using that, to make Ricolo join him. Hoping that Ricolo would get desperate. Ricolo stood motionlessly, as he stared forward. However, unbeknownst to him, several feet away from him. 

Was Deku, who was staring at him confused, he had watched the portal speak to Ricolo. But wasn't able to make out their conversation. But from Ricolo's dire face, he knew the conversation had placed Ricolo in a tough predicament. Deku kept staring at him, until abruptly, gunshots rang out. Stemming from the entrance of the training ground.

Deku looked up at the staircase, before his eyes widened, at the sight of pro heroes, lined up at the entrance. Shigaraki could only smack his lips, as the purple portal reappeared next to him, engulfing his body. And, just like that, Shigaraki disappeared from the training ground. Instantly, a breeze of relief, swept across every student present inside the training ground. 

Deku couldn't help but smile, he stared at the pro heroes his eyes sparkling, until the sound of vomiting sent a chill down his spine, instantly he snapped his head over towards Ricolo who was kneeling vomiting blood. He covered his mouth, with blood seeping through the gaps of his fingers. The damage inflicted on him by the Nomu had finally caught up to him. 

His vision grew hazy... Until his body relaxed and he collapsed onto his side unconscious...