Ever get that feeling like everyone around you is just going through the motions?

Same strategies,....

Same ideas,.... 

Same results..... 

It's like watching a rerun of a show you've already binged twice.

And that's exactly how I'm feeling right now, standing in the middle of the forest as everyone around me is buzzing with excitement. They're hyped. 

War game! 

Beat the teachers! 

Prove how great we are as heroes! 

Blah, blah, blah. 

I get it. 

I really do. 

But...

Where's the fun?

I look around at my classmates, all deep in their usual roles. Bakugo's already getting in everyone's face about "not dragging him down," as if we don't already know how he's going to charge in, quirk blazing, yelling something about "DIE!" at the first thing that moves. Typical Pomeranian ASS moving around with his princess attitude.

Todoroki's off to the side, calm and collected, probably plotting some ice-fire combo that'll leave half the forest frozen solid. Predictable. 

Kendo's rallying the troops, Monoma's being... well, Monoma, and everyone else is falling into their usual teams and strategies.

And me?

Well, I'm standing here, looking at them, and honestly? 

I'm bored. Again.

We've been dropped into the middle of this sprawling forest, 3 hours after that announcement —Pussycats' territory by the way—surrounded by trees and hills that stretch out forever. It's the perfect setup for an ambush, traps, and all the drama that comes with a big "heroes vs. villains" battle.

The Pussycats are perched somewhere up high, probably watching us on cameras and laughing about how clueless we all look. I can already picture them munching popcorn. Aizawa-sensei and Vlad King? They're out there somewhere, lurking in the shadows, ready to crush us the second we slip up.

And here's the thing—everyone's freaking out about facing them. But me? I'm thinking... 

What if I just switched sides?

Yeah, you heard that right. Switch sides. Play the villain. No one would even know. I mean, come on—how often do you get a chance to be the secret villain and get away with it?

Picture this:

The entire class, running around, freaking out, wondering why Aizawa-sensei's so "smart" and "cunning," and all the while, it's me. I'd be the one secretly messing with their plans, throwing everyone off. The best part? They'd never see it coming.

I chuckle to myself, already running through scenarios in my head.

First, I'd lead the team like the perfect little hero. "Yes, we should totally go this way, guys!" Then, just when they're not looking, I'll slip off, sabotage a few things, and be back before anyone notices. Like a ghost.

No one suspects the guy with the All Might notebook. They'd all be too busy wondering how Aizawa's predicting their every move to realize it's their precious "hero" who's been pulling the strings all along.

Oh, this is going to be fun.

Kirishima: Midoriya, you good? You're, uh... kinda smiling to yourself.

He's looking at me like I've lost it. Which, y'know, fair point.

Me: Huh? Oh yeah, totally! Just, uh, thinking about strategy!

Smooth, .... Real smooth.

Kirishima just nods, all "manly" and serious. He definitely is a bit over his head with this manly thing but alright, if he wanna be this typical matcho type of guy tearing up shirts to show how manyl he is, fine with me. Just don't come complaining if people find that weird or that you don't have a shirt cause you tore everything appart.

Kirishima: Yeah, we've gotta stay sharp out here. Aizawa's not gonna hold back.

Oh, Kirishima. 

Sweet, innocent Kirishima. 

You have no idea what's about to happen.

Aizawa will be your least problem.

Try me....

How about me?

You all think you could handle me?

As we move through the woods, I'm already piecing together how I'm going to do it. It's all about timing. Slip away when they're distracted, plant a few seeds of chaos, then return to the group before they even notice I'm gone.

First rule of being a hidden villain? 

Don't get caught.

I'll use the terrain to my advantage—there are so many blind spots here, it's almost too easy. The trees, the dense undergrowth, the cliffs. All perfect cover.

Second rule? Make it look like an accident. 

You can't be too obvious. No explosions, no big flashy displays of power. That's Bakugo's department. Me? I'm more subtle. More... strategic.

Plus, and here's the kicker: I'm going quirkless. Yeah, that's right. No One For All. No super strength, no flashy quirks. Just brains. Because that's what real villains do—they outthink you. And when everyone's relying on their quirks, no one expects the guy who's not using his.

I smirk again. 

This is gonna be fun.

Sero: Hey, Midoriya, what's the plan? You're usually good at this stuff.

He's looking at me with that trust in his eyes, like I've got the whole thing mapped out in my head.

Oh, I do, Sero. 

But it's not the plan you're thinking of.

Me: Well, we should probably split into teams, cover more ground.

Classic hero move. 

Always splitting up.

Just like in horror movies!

Sero nods, taking my suggestion without question. Poor guy. They're all so used to me being the "good guy" that no one's going to think twice when I start leading them straight into chaos.

Iida: An excellent suggestion, Midoriya! We must maximize our efficiency if we're to succeed.
He's all business, as usual, chopping his hands through the air like he's leading a board meeting instead of a battle.

Sure thing, Iida. 

You just keep doing... that....

Whatever that is...

As the group huddles up to discuss strategy, I hang back a little, watching them all. They're so focused on the teachers, on winning the game, that no one's even considering the possibility that one of their own might turn on them.

And why would they?

There was no rule against it.... no rule suggesting this is possible too.....

It's me. Izuku Midoriya. Mr. Goody Two-Shoes. Mr. "Always Follow the Rules." I'm practically the poster child for "doing the right thing." and the sunnshine of UA.....why out of all people should I do this?

Easy, boredom!

But right now?

Right now, I'm feeling a little mischievous.

It's not like I'm going to hurt anyone.....tooo serious.... This is all in the name of training, right? And if we're supposed to be learning how to deal with real villains, they need to know how to handle the smart ones. The ones who think three steps ahead.

Villains like me.

I know Aizawa-sensei's got something tricky planned. He always does. But here's the thing: so do I. And while everyone's freaking out about how to take him down, I'll be right there, making sure it's not him they need to worry about.

Uraraka: Deku, what do you think?

She's smiling, all bright and positive, trusting me to come up with the best strategy to win.

Me: Oh, I've got some ideas.

Yeah, ideas I can't wait to try out.

As we move deeper into the forest, I let the others take the lead. We're supposed to be scouting, searching for any sign of Aizawa or Vlad King. The trees rustle around us, the wind whispering through the leaves. It's quiet. Too quiet.

Perfect for disappearing.

Now, here's the real trick: I have to make sure no one realizes I'm gone. Slip away, cause some chaos, and get back before they even notice I'm missing. No one expects the guy who's been strategizing his whole life to suddenly turn rogue. That's what makes it so perfect.