Chapter 10 Red-Winged Hero
It was fun while it lasted for the students enjoying recreational games. The real competition is about to begin. To find out who will win U.A Sports Festival by defeating their opponents.
"Who do you think will win for this round, Lee-Lee?" Ophelia asked the blue-haired curiously while tilting her head.
"If what Gallade is true of that boy's Quirk..." Aileen trailed off her thoughts while watching the stadium. "One word from his mouth, he's going to fall for it."
"Is there a way Deku-kun can break it, Gallade-kun?" Uraraka asked the blade Pokemon with a worried look on her face.
"The only way he can break it is to regain his senses back." Gallade answered truthfully. "We know Izuku's Quirk is something to do physically. If he can break one of his fingers to break the spell, Izuki will defeat him."
"Audience!" Alexa yelled enthusiastically. "The finals that you've all been waiting for are finally starting!"
"Match number one-" Present Mic showed the face of the students first round. "Even though he's done well, what's with that face?" He blinks his eyes to see Midoriya's terrified expression whereas Ophelia laughs. "From the hero course, it's Midoriya Izuku! Versus-"
"Another mysterious guy who hasn't shown any Quirk to anyone just like Midoriya! From the general studies, it's Shinso Hitoshi!" Alexa yelled and Present Mic sulked for taking his moment to shine.
"Oh? So that's his name..." Ophelia muttered with an amusement look on her face.
"The rules are simple. Force your opponent out of bounds, or immobilize them! You can also win by making your opponent say, 'I give up!'" Present Mic explained the rules.
"Bring on the injuries!" Alexa exclaimed and her eyes blaze to watch them. "Because we've got our very own Recovery Girl waiting on standby!" She's leaving out the part Cynthia and the other Pokemon are helping Recovery Girl out. "Put your morals and ethics aside for a moment!"
"But of course, anything life-threatening is crap!" Present Mic commented bluntly. "It's not allowed! Heroes should only use their fists to catch villains!"
Cementoss stands outside of the ring. "I'll stop things if they go too far."
"I have a feeling he's going to provoke Izuku." Gallade commented and crossing his arms. "One word from his mouth and it's over." He glared at Shinsou darkly.
"Ready! Start!" Present Mic announced.
Midoriya is starting to march at Shinsou. "What did you say!?" He yelled angrily.
Shinsou grinned darkly the moment Midoriya froze. He's completely under his spell just like his classmates.
"Ah!" Ojiro yelled in frustration. "I went through the trouble of warning him, too!"
"It's not over yet." Ophelia declared and narrowing her gazes at them. "Izuku's future always remains a mystery to me... he's going to win it." She declared at Aileen, Crystal, Meowstic, Scorbunny and Gallade.
"You couldn't see his future?" Crystal asked with a surprised look on her face. It's her first time hearing it from Ophelia's mouth. She knows no one can escape Ophelia's predictions unless you caught her off guard. To think someone makes her prediction goes blind to a specific person.
"Him and All Might." She answered truthfully to her friends.
"What's the matter!?" Alexa looks surprised to see Midoriya suddenly froze whereas Uraraka and Iida are looking at him worriedly.
"It's the important first match! Liven things up!" Present Mic exclaimed. "Midoriya! The match just started... and he's completely frozen!? He's got a blank look on his face and isn't moving a muscle! Is this Shinso's Quirk!?"
"It's similar to a psychic Pokemon who uses hypnosis." Aileen commented out of the blue while crossing her arms. "The only way to activate it is to look at its eyes." All Class 1-A excluding Ophelia and the Pokemon are looking at her.
"It's actually interesting his Quirk only activate by answering his question." Meowstic complimented Shinsou's Quirk.
"Aileen-kun and Meowstic-kun! Who's side are you on!?" Iida exclaimed with a disbelief look on his face.
"Relax, they're just comparing that guy's Quirk and any psychic Pokemon." Aileen assured the blue-haired boy with glasses. "Have faith in Izuku! You never know that guy would give us a surprise~"
"He didn't actually stand out at all, but could he actually be someone amazing?" Present Mic asked curiously. "Shinso Hitoshi from general studies has gotten the better of Midoriya Izuku from the hero course! Who would've imagined this!? Will the bottom really overthrow the top?"
"That's why I said the entrance exam wasn't rational." Aizawa commented bluntly while reading Shinso's profile.
"What makes you say that?" Diantha asked curiously.
"Here's some basic data on the two of them. Since it's individual matches from here on out, I had someone compile it for me." Aizawa explained calmly. "Shinso Hitoshi failed the practical exam for the hero course. Since he also applied for general studies, he probably knew that would happen."
"I see..." Professor Sycamore nodded his head. "They need to think carefully of someone who has mental Quirk abilities. People like Shinso, have no chance to hypnotize a robot because it's inorganic."
"Ophelia, on the other hand, she has mental Quirk as well." Diantha pointed out softly. "She can move things in her mind, communicate telepathy, manipulate and warp the reality at her own will."
"She can also control Pokemon and humans too, Diantha." He gives her an understanding look. "Shinso's Quirk is amazing and powerful but sometimes... you can't rely on your Quirk all the time. The school needs to change a bit of the exam."
"Are you thinking to ask Clara about taking him under her wing?" Diantha asked Professor Sycamore with a curious look on her face.
"Or Aileen. Both of my daughters are dedicated when it comes to hand-to-hand combat."
"Or Crystal." Alexa pointed out. "No offense but Crystal was raised and surrounded by mighty warriors. I'm sure the girls won't mind helping Shinso with a hand. The question still remains..."
"Will he fall into Shinso's Quirk deeper or is his mind is battling to gain back?" Aileen asked a rhetorical question while narrowing her purple gazes at them.
"Huh?" Present Mic exclaimed to see Midoriya turned his back and walks slowly. "Midoriya's being so obedient!"
"Deku-kun, why!?" Uraraka asked nervously.
"If you out of bounds, then you'll lose the match!" Iida moves his arms repeatedly in his usual robot style.
Shinso Hitoshi. Quirk: Brainwashing! Answering his question turns on a brainwashing switch in his opponent's brain, forcing them to do what he says. If he doesn't want the brainwashing switch to turn on, it won't!
"I wish I have Shinso-san's Quirk so you can stop annoying me, Ophie." Aileen commented darkly and Ophelia laughs happily.
"IZUKU DON'T DO IT!" Midoriya's Pikachu suddenly yelled and appeared from Class 1-A's bystander. "YOU PROMISE ME YOU WILL BECOME A HERO! YOU PROMISE ME YOU'RE GOING TO DO YOUR BEST!" He cried and about to jump out to help his partner.
"Pikachu, don't!" Ophelia yelled and grabbing Pikachu's body. The mouse Pokemon shock her and she gritted her teeth."Yo-yo-you're going to make him disqualified if you help him!" She didn't care if her hair is completely frizzle by his thunder.
Pikachu stops Ophelia to shock her and he pursed his lips. "But... Izuku is my partner and brother. What if he loses?"
"He won't." Aileen answered with a smile and everyone are looking at her. "Your voice reaching him out." She points in Midoriya's direction.
Ophelia suddenly gasps to see nine shadow people with their eyes glow like gold. "Protect him, Aia. Protect the new holder." She heard the feminine voice.
"Wh-who are you?" She stuttered nervously and the voice didn't answer.
Aileen noticed Ophelia's golden eyes glowed brighter in a distant stare. It's her second time Ophelia's golden eyes glowed rarely. "Ophie?" She shook her shoulder.
Ophelia's silently gasps and the glowed disappeared. "I'm shocked to see him back in action~!" She covers her startle and informs them later of her discovery.
Midoriya regains his sense back and everyone are surprised he breaks his spell. "Midoriya's stopped!" Alexa exclaimed and the audience roared.
"Look, he sacrificed his two fingers to break the spell!" Meowstic exclaimed with a proud look. He noticed Midoriya burned his fingers to break the spell.
"GO, IZUKU!" Pikachu cheered happily for his partner. "Fight-o!"
"The only way to fight is the battle of the fists." Crystal declared and observing Midoriya closely. She noticed her two friends have grown fond of him and it makes her curious.
"Do you think he can win, Crystal?" Scorbunny asked his partner curiously.
"Only one way to find out despite the girls knew the result." She answered and Riko is looking at her curiously. Crystal simply shook her head with a soft smile. "I'm curious how he managed to bond with them so easily. He kinda reminds me of Ash." Muttering under her breath.
"That... move!" Aileen exclaimed and stands up fast. "That's mine!" The blue-haired girl sense Midoriya passed them by during their training. Midoriya must've copied her moves. Jab stomach first before grabbing their hand and flip them over.
Midoriya managed to get Shinso out of the ring making everyone surprise. Ophelia yelled happily and hugging Pikachu tight. The mouse Pokemon didn't hesitate to shock her again as her hair become more frizzy than before.
"Shinso-kun is out of bounds! Midoriya-kun advances to round two!" Midnight declared and everyone roared.
"Go, Izuku!" Pikachu and Ophelia cheered.
"Good job, Izuku." Gallade complimented the green-haired boy while Aileen smiles softly.
"The boy gave us another surprised." Meowstic commented with a smirk.
"In the finals, the first person to advance to the second round is Midoriya Izuku from Class A!" Alexa exclaimed and raising her hands into the air.
Uraraka sighs in relief. "I was so nervous!" She exhaled and Ophelia smirked.
"You're worried your future boyfriend might lost?" Ophelia teased the brunette girl and she shrieks in surprise.
"Fe-Fe-Fee-chan! Tha-tha-that's not true!" She shook her head and activates her Quirk to float by herself.
"Ophelia Fay!" Meowstic didn't hesitate to scratch the blonde girl and she yelps in pain. "For the love of Arceus, stop teasing!" He hissed angrily.
"Gotcha!" Gallade manages to hold Uraraka's hand and she deactivates it. "Sorry about her."
"N-no, thank you, Gallade-kun." Uraraka thanked the blade Pokemon and he simply smiles.
"Turning the tables at the last moment!" Iida is pleased to see his friend made it to the finals. "As expected of Midoriya-kun!"
"Yahoo!" Alexa and Present Mic appeared on the screen. "That was kind of a boring first match, but we should praise them both for a bravery fought match." Present Mic commented.
"Clap your hands, everyone!" Alexa yelled as everyone did.
Ophelia is looking at Shinso and silently walked out of the bystander with Meowstic. She's going to have a word with him considering they share a similar Quirk.
Pokemon Heroes
"Shinso Hitoshi, it was a splendid match." The indigo-haired boy turned around to face the blonde girl with golden eyes. He noticed a small feline cat is sitting comfortably at her shoulder. Shinso remembered this feline is one of these called Pokemon.
"You hear to mock me losing the match?" Shinso asked bitterly and the blonde girl simply shook her head.
"No. More like I hate the entrance exam for not considering people like you... who has a mental Quirk won't be able to take down the robots." Ophelia answered through his mind. Shinso jumps in surprise to hear her voice. "You and I have similar Quirk. To control people's heads. The difference is that... you can only use it when they answer your question."
"You're the type of guy who has the perseverance to aim to join the hero course." Meowstic spoke up and Shinso is looking at him. "You catch someone's attention and he's willing to help you out."
"Yo-you're bluffing." Shinso glared at them but their eyes filled with honesty. "Ho-how?"
"Some people are jealous people who have flashy Quirk can become a hero whereas the others don't." Ophelia explained softly. "Do you remember what Aileen said?"
"Anyone can be a hero if you have determination, guts, passion and perseverance to achieve their goals." Shinso repeated Aileen's speech.
"That's right~" She nodded her head happily. "Don't give up now! Soon the person is coming to make a proposal. You, Shinso Hitoshi, will join the hero course next year. Ta ta~" Ophelia walked away together with Meowstic.
"It's not a lie and Ophelia's words are always right!" Meowstic's voice echoes through the hall.
Shinso's eyes widen in surprise to hear Ophelia's declaration. She never mentions any names of the person to make a proposal. For him to join the hero course next year. Tears starting to fall silently and smiles softly.
Pokemon Heroes
"Is it all right for you to reveal his future, Ophelia?" Meowstic asked her curiously.
"Yeah, he deserves it and I still hate their system." Ophelia commented darkly. She loathed some heroes who think of being fame than saving their lives. "Honestly? It's rare to have heroes who will show their noble side than being famous. Then again, few of them are forgetting the real meaning of a hero."
"When everything is over Ophelia... are you going back to the journey and find your family?" Meowstic asked curiously since she's longing to find her family.
Ophelia wanted a reason why they abandoned her as a baby or any other reason. Deep inside of her heart, Ophelia can feel her family is alive. "No. Once I become a hero, I'll change their world." She vowed after seeing people are dictating their fate, they lost their passion. They turn into evil for looking down on them.
Meowstic couldn't help but smirk since Ophelia will destroy anyone who stands in her way. She couldn't stand their Government and Ophelia can tell they're hiding something from them.
"How long are you going to follow me?" Ophelia asked out loud and Meowstic simply rolls his eyes. She already sensed someone followed them.
"Hehe... color me surprise, little Phoenix." They turned around to face an ash-blond man with fiery red wings.
"Eh? A child of Moltres?" She couldn't help but blurt out loud and the man simply blinks his eyes.
"A wha-"
"Nothing. Your wings kinda remind me of a Pokemon." Ophelia smiles brightly. "Are you lost, sir? Why did you call me little Phoenix?"
"You flew and your Quirk somehow forms like a Phoenix. When you used it." He answered happily. "I can give you 3 for the landing."
"I can totally understand that landing part." Meowstic gives Ophelia a glare. "You haven't answered her question."
"I wanted to see you personally." The ash-blond man answered and Ophelia tilts her head. "You catch me-"
"Hawks!" A red blur coming towards his way to kick the man's face. "How many times I told you not to leave me alone!"
A red blur revealed a bird that resembles a falcon. Red-orange plumage covers its head, wings, and most of its chest and back before tapering off into a flame pattern. Its underside and hindquarters are gray and the tips of its long, pointed wings are black. Orange spots speckle its underside. Large yellow talons extend from the shaggy feathers on its legs. It has a pointed crest atop its head and black-and-yellow mask-like markings around its eyes. Its black beak is hooked with a yellow cere. It also has long black tail feathers marked with three yellow V-shapes. The tail ends in two points and has another feather sticking out of the base on each side, resembling the fletching on the end of an arrow.
"A Talonflame!" Ophelia and Meowstic cried out to see a Pokemon right in front of them.
Hawks whimpered and rubbing his cheek. "That hurts, Hijiri."
"I was looking for you everywhere and found out... you're talking with them!" Hijiri the Talonflame exclaimed and pointing his wings in their direction. "How long have you been a Trainer?" He asked curiously and surprised they knew his species.
"5 years, sir!" Ophelia answered happily and Hijiri the Talonflame hums. "How long have you been with... uh... what's your name?"
"Eh!? You don't know me at all!?" Hawks cried out in shock. He couldn't believe she didn't recognize him right away. "I'm Hawks! The number 3 hero! Surely, you know me by now."
"No, I don't because I'm not interested to know any ranking heroes." Ophelia answered happily as Hijiri the Talonflame laughs happily. Why would she care to know in every hero's name and rank?
"Haha... I like you." Talonflame grinned at the girl. He wished someone took Hawks's priceless expression. "Why aren't you interested to know the top 10?" He asked curiously.
"I only respected few heroes. Taking their job seriously and ignoring the social media or popularity." She answered truthfully and smiles softly.
"Ophelia, we need to see the next match." Meowstic reminded the blonde girl with golden eyes. He senses Hawks is staring at her for a long time.
"Ah!" Ophelia suddenly screamed as the two jumps in surprise. "We gotta go and see ya~!" She smiles and leaves them alone. "Meowstic please lead the way!"
"Do I look like your personal navigator to you!?" Meowstic exclaimed angrily and sighs heavily. He's leading them in the right direction before they could get lost.
Hijiri is glancing at Hawks. "Hawks? You're staring at her for a long time. Is there something wrong?" He asked curiously.
"She..." Hawks clenches his fists and pursed his lips. "She's like a mini version of her. Except for the gold eyes."
"You think..." Hijiri trailed of his thoughts. There is a special connection between her and them. Hawks told him his family background and found out he had a half-sister and half-niece.
The last of his remaining relative declared dead. They only found the purple blanket of the baby and his deceased half-sister. Hawks was furious and painful to lost someone dear to him. He never found out his half-sister was married to the number one hero. It frustrates him how All Might failed to save them. His anger to All Might never fade away and blame him for not saving them.
"I don't know..." Hawks strokes his chin. "Maybe look alike and that girl knew your Pokemon species. She's from your world after stating her years being a Trainer."
"Yeah, I was surprised there were few of them here." Hijiri nodded his head. "Come on, we need to see the match."
"Aww... I was going to buy-"
"I'LL THROW FIRE SPIN AT YOU IF IT MEANS TO WATCH THE MATCH!"
"Ahh! The demon is here!"
"Come back here bird brain!"
Pokemon Heroes
"I'm back!" Ophelia announced and sitting down right next to Aileen.
"What took you guys so long?" Aileen asked curiously.
"We stumble someone and wanted to see me." Ophelia answered through the mind link. "A man named Hawks followed us after confronting Shinso-san. He was surprised how we managed to sense him."
"Why does he wanted to see you for?" Gallade asked curiously and able to recognize Hawks's name. Thanks to Midoriya's fanboy moments to know all heroes.
"He didn't explain after he got kicked by his partner, Talonflame, he named him Hijiri." Meowstic answered.
"I'm glad you finally join us in the living, Izuku." Ophelia teased the green-haired boy and he squeals in surprise.
"Ah! Ophe-Ophe-Ophelia-san!" Midoriya stuttered nervously and patting his chest. "You scared me. How long have you guys been there?"
"Just now~" Ophelia answered happily. "Hmm... I wonder... if this match going to be interesting than yours."
Aileen didn't hesitate to whack her head. "Ophie, I swear when I find Shinso... I'll ask him to shut you up for a long time." She growled and Ophelia laughs nervously.
"I love you?" She earned a deadpanned look from them. "Hehe... apart from that, how are your fingers?" Ophelia asked worriedly.
"They're fine and do you know a girl name Cynthia-san?" Midoriya asked curiously.
"Yeah!" Ophelia answered happily while closing her eyes. "Cynthia is similar to Lee-lee. She happened to be the granddaughter of Professor Carolina from the Sinnoh region."
"Professor Carolina actually runs in the Pokemon Research Lab in Celestic Town. Cynthia sometimes helps her grandmother with some errands." Aileen explained.
"How did you know her name, Izuku?" Gallade asked curiously.
"Well... Cynthia-san was the one who tends my wounds instead of Recovery Girl." Midoriya answered. "She also said best of luck."
"Tehee~ Cynthia is rooting for us." Ophelia giggled.
"Thanks for waiting!" Alexa exclaimed. "Next up is... these guys!"
The screen appeared Todoroki vs Sero for the next round.
"He's good! he's good, but what's with that plainness he just can't get rid of?" Present Mic asked curiously. "From the hero course, it's Sero Hanta! Versus- taking second, then the same place in the prelims! You're way too strong, kid! He wasn't recommended for admission for anything! Also from the hero course, it's Todoroki Shoto!"
"Your classmate, Todoroki. He's a bit tense." Crystal pointed out and noticed his body language.
"He's angry at someone and it screamed in my mind." Ophelia explained softly while masking her emotions. "His mind is filled with negativity and I'm blocking his thoughts throwing at me."
"Do you know who makes him mad, Ophie?" Aileen asked curiously.
"Yeah..." Ophelia answered sadly while hugging Meowstic to comfort her sadness.
"And now, for the second match of the finals- ready... start!" Alexa announced.
Sero starts to attack Todoroki by using his tape. He wraps his body and starts to swing. "A surprise attack aimed to push his opponent out of bounds!" Present Mic yelled in surprise while they look surprised. "Don't you think that was the best choice for this situation!? Seriously, get him, Sero!"
"Don't celebrate too early." Ophelia commented out loud while narrowing her golden eyes at the match. Her golden eyes turned purple. "Too much!" She uses her psionic powers to create a shield. To protect the whole class 1-A and 1-B.
Half of the stadium is covered in ice including Midnight's half body and Sero. "Sero-kun, can you move?" Midnight asked despite she's shaking by the cold.
"O-of course not..." Sero answered in a shaky tone. His whole body is covered in ice and unable to escape from it.
"Sero-kun is immobilized! Todoroki-kun advances to the second round!"
"He needs to control his emotion or else... he'll hurt innocent people." Crystal bites her lower lips angrily at the dual-haired boy.
"I feel sorry for the others who got stuck by the ice." Scorbunny whimpered and feels sorry for them.
"Crystal-san, you're next." Tetsutetsu reminded the black-haired girl with emerald eyes.
"Yeah." Crystal nodded her head and handing over Scorbunny to Riko. "Look after Scorbunny for me."
"Eh!? Why! I wanna fight too!" Scorbunny whined and wanting to fight alongside her.
"Hehe... sorry, Scorbunny. You would sit this one out." Crystal patted his head. "The three of us made a promise to use our first Pokemon... when we're going to face each other. Since Gallade forfeits before the match start. I have someone in my mind to aid me."
"Your cheer helps her to motivate, Scorbunny-kun." Riko explained softly.
"Yeah! Have faith in your Trainer." Tetsutetsu nodded his head eagerly. "You've known her for a long time. She's strong and manly enough to face them!"
"Ahaha... what's got manly have to do with it?" Riko whispered and smiles nervously.
"Beat the class 1-A LaRusso!" Monoma yelled and pointing at class 1-A. "She's going to annihilate you- gah!" Scorbunny kicks his face before giving them a peace sign.
"Good luck to everyone!" Scorbunny yelled happily.
Crystal nodded at Ophelia, Aileen and their partner before leaving. They made a promise to see each other in the semi-final and use their second Pokemon.
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