[Alright, after last week's chapter which was basically an interlude, we're back with the ACTION! As for what happened in the last chapter, I just want to remind people that just because this is a fanfic...That doesn't mean things are going to go unrealistically. And people saying stop being a dark knight. Just remember...Just because the reader is Powerful in fights, he's also human, and his weak point is the self-doubt and regret he's had on his life. He felt like he moved on from it, but just like in life, things can happen out of nowhere that can turn things back around. But in saying that, just give me time to explain...Because it'll be worth it.]
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[Your POV]

When I was Ten, in Junior High, we had to do a subject on picking a random word out of the dictionary and write a summary on it. Now, whilst everyone searched far and wide for the right word for them, as your teacher described it, me on the other hand...I was never really interested in school work. So, when I had my dictionary in hand, I merely randomly flicked through the pages. One by one they turned and went by. 

I didn't stop until the thought returned to my mind a few seconds later. So, when I suddenly stopped, I latched my eyes to the page and waited for what the first word I saw. And, whether it was a joke from someone in control, or a twisted turn of fate. The word I just so happened to land on... was Misery. A word I had heard a thousand times, but it wasn't until a certain age that that word became a whole other meaning for me. 

The goal of this subject, was that before writing a summary on the actual word, we would have to look up the word and decipher what it meant. But when I went to do this, I didn't know just how much it'd truly define and connect with my life. In my vast searches of the word online, I eventually came across a poem of sorts that would stick with me to this very day.

"I keep so much pain inside of myself. I grasp my anger and loneliness and hold it in my chest. It has changed me into something I was never meant to be. It has transformed me into a person I do not recognize, but I don't know how to let it go."

When I first saw that group of words, I was anger. Bitter. To the point, I slammed the school laptop shut right away. I don't know why I was angry. Did it remind me of Izuku? Or did it remind me of myself a little too much. At that point in time, I didn't want to be this person. I wanted to keep my promise to Izuku, but I was also fighting with myself. A part of me just wanted to move on completely. To live a normal life. 

I kept telling myself, Izuku would understand. He'd want me to be happy. But eventually, I came to realize that misery is a part of us all. It's there not to hold us back, but to motivate us forward. It's that very misery I hold right now, the misery of Izuku's death, and the misery of feeling guilt for potentially holding Uraraka back from her own story of being a hero, that I faced off with the unlucky person who now found themself to be my opponent. Shoto Todoroki.

[3rd Person POV]

The cheers from the crowd only grew with each passing second. It was all (Y/n) could hear. The silhouette of the young boy could be seen imprinted on the ground as its owner walked through one of the many tunnels that surrounded the bottom area of the arena. No more than ten meters away awaited the exit. Once he stepped out there, the cheers would only grow. But that was the furthest thing from his mind right now. Despite everything with Endeavor, and his quest to prove the hero wrong. He couldn't get Uraraka out of his mind. 

So many thoughts contemplated his mind. It was a prison he just wanted to escape from. That's why, as he continued to reach the end of the tunnel, that he reached into the pocket of his white and blue physical training uniform to retrieve his phone and white headphones. The cheers from the crowd kept rising until he placed the headphones into his ear and pressed play on his phone. Instantly, they were drowned out by the music that began to play. Following this, (Y/n) took a final deep breath before taking that last step out into the open world...Where the screams of the crowd went ballistic.

"YYYYYAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!"

On the opposite side of the arena, Todoroki, (Y/n)'s opponent could also be seen stepping out into the arena. His gaze remained glued to the other end of the building, where (Y/n)'s silent body walk through the bright lights of the sun above, and through the noise of the crowd around him, and simply focused in on the music that played in his ears. But as he did so, from above, the members of Class 1-A were stuck in a wave of confusion as the rest of the building cheered.

Kaminari: "Uh...I don't know who to cheer for? They're both in our class?"

Mineta: "Obviously it's (Y/n)! I don't know...That Todoroki guy doesn't really get involved with anyone else."

Kaminari: "Well, neither does (Y/n)."

Mineta: "Yeah, but (Y/n) saved my life like three times now. So, he's kinda winning in the whole 'who do I cheer for' leaderboard in my head. Besides, I feel if I don't cheer for him, Bakugo will yell at me."

Mineta seemed to be right on that assumption, as not far away, Bakugo could be seen having his eyes narrowed in the direction of the small male. Causing Mineta to get a shiver down his spine.

Mineta: "U-Uh...GO (Y/N)! WOOOW!!!"

Bakugo: "Yeah...That's what I thought."

As Bakugo continued to stare, not far away, Kirishima chuckled as he placed a hand on the scruffy blonde's shoulder.

Kirishima: "You still scaring people into cheering for (Y/n), Bakugo?"

Bakugo: "What? No! My boy don't need me threatening people! His awesomeness will do that!"

Kirishima: "Then what was just that with Mineta?"

Bakugo: "What? That? That wasn't threatening! I simply like to think of it as...Encouraging him to make the right choice...and if he doesn't...I'll hurt him." [Turns to Mineta] "Ain't that right, Worm?"

Mineta: "Y-Yes, Mr. Bakugo, sir!"

Bakugo: "Haha! See?"

Of course, when he turned to Kirishima, the spikey red-haired male could only offer a glance of confusion to one of his bros. But as he did not, just to the side, Uraraka could be seen having a contemplating look on her face, and for good reason. She had just received word from Bakugo that (Y/n) was going to ask her out. But what confused Uraraka was the fact...That he didn't. Such caused the young girl to question why. 

She was excited that (Y/n) even thought about doing it, but if he didn't...Then why? It left her second-guessing, and leading the way for a wave of frustrated thoughts that she didn't want to think of right now. But in the end, all she could do was lift her gaze down to the battlefield below, where (Y/n) and Todoroki could be seen heading toward the central platform where Midnight and Cementoss awaited them. As they did, the voice of Present Mic roared through the commentary room.

Present Mic: "Here we are! The first match of the final round! And it's the biggest one yet! On one side, we have the man who won a huge victory in the first round and literally left the crowd frozen in anticipation for the next...IT'S SHOTO TODOROKI!"

Small ambers of fire hovered around Todoroki's person as he climbed the steps toward the platform. As he did, cheers from the crowd echoed. With a noticeable group of people cheering him on. But all he did was keep his gaze on his opponent, who Present Mic was now just getting to.

Present Mic: "And his opponent! He didn't have quite the action-packed first match in the opening round, but when it came to round 2, he was truly a nightmare for his opponents! And after witnessing the fear-inducing form that came along with the appearance of his costume titled 'Fear Third' as I am now knowing of. It's fair to say that people are finally paying attention...TO (Y/N) MIDORIYA!!"

Before long, the pair of students faced each other near the centre of the battlefield. Todoroki's gaze narrowed in on (Y/n), who simply placed his earphones away as soon as the crowd died down. But in doing so, it left his ears open to words from the supporting cast.

Midnight: [Smiles brightly] "Oh, (Y/n) looks so cool!" [Immediately frowns] "But so sad too. I wonder what's the matter? Oh! I know what can cheer him up! A kiss of support!"

Not far away, Cementoss, who carried a blank expression, turned to his fellow teacher.

Cementoss: "You do realize this is being broadcast around the country, right? They may not be able to hear you. But if they see you kiss a student it'll lead to a whole new batch of news articles because of you."

Midnight: "Oh, be quiet, you. I wasn't going to 'kiss him kiss him'...Well, not yet anyway." [Smiles] "I was simply going to...Blow him a kiss! Oh, (Y/n)~"

The sound of his name was all it took to draw in his attention. When (Y/n)'s eyes aimlessly turned to Midnight, he was greeted by a grin, a wink, and finally, a kiss to the lips. One which Midnight made sure to blow his way. As for (Y/n). He didn't move. Nor make any reaction. He simply proceeded to drop his eyes downward as he placed his phone away before replying.

(Y/n): "Thanks. I guess..."

The response caused Midnight to tilt her head. As she did, she began tapping her chin.

Midnight: "Hmm. Maybe that wasn't enough...Oh! Maybe I should blow him--"

Cementoss: [Sighs] "...Please stop."

Midnight: "No! It is my duty as a teacher to make sure students are alright. In both physical, and emotional form!"

Of course, as Midnight attempted to approach (Y/n), she was forced back by Cementoss, who used his powers to sealed a batch of cement around her feet.

Cementoss: "Please, at least just wait until the match is over."

Midnight: [Crosses arms] "Hmm. Fine. But I'm telling your wife this when we have lunch next."

All Cementoss could do was shake his head. It was as all of this went down, that not far away, (Y/n)'s attention was drawn to the final person present. His opponent...Todoroki. A blank look covered the male's face as Todoroki faced him.

Todoroki: "So, you're here?"

(Y/n): "Listen up, okay? Because I'm not going to repeat it twice. I'm not in the mood for a fight right now, so--"

Todoroki: "That's up to you if you're not in the mood for a fight. That doesn't mean I'll just go easy on you."

Todoroki spoke his words with such confidence that he thought he was the one on the forefront of this early exchange. But he was soon offered a confused glance when (Y/n) began to shake his head. As he did, he chuckled lightly. But clearly, it was just for show, and not to the point he found anything funny.

(Y/n): "It's all the same with you people, huh?"

Todoroki: "What's that supposed to mean?"

(Y/n): "It means what it means. People like you...you feel like you're at the centre of the story. And that everyone else is simply rotating around you. But I'm here to tell you, you're wrong. As for before, you didn't let me finish. When I said I'm not in the mood for a fight, it wasn't to ask you to go easy on me. It was a warning to you, Todoroki. That I'm going to do everything I can to make this fight end as quick as possible. So be ready for that..."

"...Because I sure will."

With his final words, (Y/n) proceeded to shut his mouth. All the while Todoroki also went quiet, but his mind was anything but quiet. He was left processing what he had just heard, as he did, up in the student seating area, the students of Class 1-A found themselves gathered in their seats. Even Uraraka, who was still left contemplating everything she had just found out from Bakugo about (Y/n) going to ask her out. But whereas such big reveals were kept to just a few, the others, who found themselves focused solely on the match, took the opportunity to bring up their own thoughts, and the thoughts of others.

Iida: "Tokoyami, what do you think of this match-up?"

Tokoyami: "Whilst both are skilled fighters, I must draw close to my brother in darkness."

Kirishima: [Leans head forward] "That's (Y/n), right?"

Tokoyami: "Indeed." [To Iida] "Unlike others, (Y/n) is willing to go beyond limits that most heroes wouldn't. Even against other heroes themselves."

Iida: "Yes, it truly is the one thing I have a dislike about towards him...But as long as he keeps that attitude solely toward villains, I suppose I can deal with it."

As Iida's words spoke, he scratched his chin. Meanwhile, (Y/n) continued to face off with Todoroki in silence.

Tokoyami: "What interests me the most, however, is that I sense a strange aura coming from (Y/n) right now."

Iida: "You do?"

Uraraka: "Y-You do?!"

The notion was rather important for Uraraka, who suddenly turned to Tokoyami. Solely due to the fact hearing this from Tokoyami made her think there truly was a reason why he didn't confess to her. However, before he could respond, he was silenced by Bakugo who came sliding in to the conversation.

Bakugo: "Now, now, Angrys Birds. The only 'strange aura' coming off my boy, is his immaculate ability to woo ladies. And last time I checked..." [Looks Tokoyami up and down] "You ain't on the right team."

Tokoyami: [Tilts head] "Excuse me?"

Bakugo: [Narrows eyes] "...You're excused."

Bakugo says nothing more before slowly walking backwards, never pulling his gaze away from Tokoyami for a moment. Such caused Kirishima, Ashido, and a few others to blink in confusion.

Sato: "What worries me about all this is that (Y/n)'s a close-range fighter. But with Todoroki's ice powers, it's gonna be hard." [Turns to the side] "That was what it was like for you, right, Kaminari?"

Kaminari: "Hehe...Yeah..."

The young boy could only simply chuckle nervously and scratch the back of his head, whilst Jiro giggled silently in the background. However, there was one person amongst the group who was quick to stick up for (Y/n), and that was Yaoyorozu.

Yaoyorozu: "I think there is one thing you are all forgetting. Every time something has come up against (Y/n) that would seem incredibly hard for anyone to accomplish, he finds a way. He did so with the villains when they attacked USJ."

Ashido: "That is true...(Y/n) was pretty cool that day."

Kirishima: "Add in the fact that none of us really know a whole lot about his Quirk."

Jiro: "And that he has two of them."

Iida: "Hmm...Yes, all valid points."

Tsuyu: "Plus, if this was a battle of looks alone, (Y/n) would crush Todoroki like a bug under his foot. Doing so with ease, of course...*Ribbit*"

A wave of silence immediately surrounded the group as they turned to Tsuyu in confusion. Of course, the silence was eventually broken when slow clapping could be heard. Instantly everyone turned in the direction of the clapping to see it was coming from Bakugo.

Bakugo: [Clapping] "Well said, Horny Frog--" [Clapping] "Well said..."

This only caused more confusion to wash around, leading to the silence to stay a while longer. However, as all of this went on, Uraraka continued to look out onto the field toward (Y/n). A look of dismay still on her face. Unbeknownst to her, from behind, a sigh escaped Hagakure's lips as she stared at the girl. As she did, something that went missing from anyone else, the invisible girl could be seen carrying her own sad look. 

All the while, things picked up on the battlefield as the fight was getting ready to take place. As it did, however, the view of the scene switched to the format of a television screen, one located in a dark room, where a familiar boy with grey hair could be seen watching the moment closely. This, of course, was Tomura Shigaraki, the villain (Y/n) made run away during the USJ attack. The leader of the entire operation...Or so it seemed.

Shigaraki: "So the main character appears again...this time going up against Endeavors boy." [Chuckles silently] "This will be most interesting..."

"Watch carefully and examine it closely, Tomura Shigaraki. That boy has already ruined one of your plans already. Be sure not to underestimate him any further."

A sinister voice spoke elegantly from the shadows behind Shigaraki, the room too dark to see who it was. But Shigaraki only continued to scratch his skin further.

Shigaraki: "That's a load of crap. That kid got lucky..."

"Are you sure about that? In a room full of villains, full of chaos, that 'kid' walked straight up to you, removing his mask without a slither of fear, looked you straight in the eyes, and forcefully used your quirk onto him."

Shigaraki: "So?"

"You may be thrown off guard by stubbornness, which I do admire. But fear is the very concept of villains. And when a hero is unwavering by fear, they turn out to be the ones to most worry about. This boy is exactly like that. Because unlike most heroes...He uses fear as his own playground. If we are not careful. Our plan will find some complications if we're not paying attention."

Meanwhile, in the home of the Midoriya's, Inko could be seen surrounded by a cascade of discarded scrunched up tissues, all from the amount of crying she had been doing after witnessing her son in action for so much of today's Sports Festival. And seeing him one match away from the final round was something truly thrilling for her to see. 

Inko: [Whilst blowing her nose] "That's my baby boy..."

Elsewhere, on the outer limits of the arena, Mt. Lady could be seen smiling toward the big screen in front of her, looking specifically at (Y/n), as Kamui Woods stood behind her along with Death Arms.

Mt. Lady: "You know...I never thought I'd be into green~"

Kamui Woods: "Huh? What do you mean?"

Mt. Lady: "It's a secret!"

She said with a bright smile before turning around and holding a peace sign up to her fellow heroes. Another place taking in the action was the Teachers Lounge, where All Might could be seen seated beside Thirteen.

Thirteen: "You must be very proud of him, All Might."

All Might: "Who? (Y/n)? O-Oh...Me? I don't know why you'd think that. I only know him from school, I promise!"

Thirteen: [Turns to him] "Um...Alright. But I was mainly referring to the fact that you fought alongside him during the USJ attack, is that correct?"

All Might: "Oh..." [Smiles softly] "Yes, I did..."

Thirteen: "I must admit. When I first saw (Y/n), especially in his hero costume, I thought he would be like a lot of other heroes who come in so confident, only for it to fade after one course of rough action. Yet, here he is. So close to the final round."

All Might: [Chuckles] "I can understand why...At first glance, (Y/n) seems like someone the world forgot. A discarded soul left to fight on his own. Normally, that would hold someone back. But for (Y/n), he uses that to push him forward. That's why I feel he'll make one fine hero the more he grows."

A genuine smile found the Number One Hero's lips as he looked out onto the field to see (Y/n)'s blank expression, focused on his opponent. Of course, All Might wasn't the only high-ranking hero watching the scene. Not far away, on the opposite side of the arena, Endeavor, with his arms crossed, watched the moment closely. As he did, the words of (Y/n) replayed in his mind.

"Because in the end, it won't be his worst fears that will bring about his defeat...It'll be me."

Thinking over them, Endeavor found a small grin prodding on his lips as he chuckled. His firey beard glowing brighter with each passing second...as the fight drew closer.

Present Mic: "Shoto Todoroki! (Y/n) Midoriya! The first match of the second round! Everybody say...YEAH!"

"YEAH!!!"

Present Mic: "At this year's Sports Festival, both have shown top-class performances! (Y/n)!"

(Y/n): [Thoughts] "He'll come at me with Ice, for sure. But whatever it is. I'll handle it. After all, I don't have another choice..."

Present Mic: "Verses--Todoroki!"

Todoroki: [Thoughts] "It'll be dangerous to let him to use his quirk as he pleases. I have to be vigilant."

Present Mic: "It's like two great rivals fighting against each other! Now--"

Todoroki steps forward. As (Y/n) crouches into his Fear Second stance.

Present Mic: "And all I have to say to that is..."

Todoroki: [Thoughts] "He's going into his second form. I need to quickly attack him before he can--"

"START!!!"

The word of Present Mic, shouted from the bottom of his lungs, snapped Todoroki back to reality. Immediately he stomped his foot into the ground, sending medium size shards of ice piercing from the ground toward (Y/n) at great speeds. However, Todoroki was given a surprise when (Y/n) didn't activate his second power-up. Instead, he merely jumped forward, launching off the ground toward the shards of ice, and pulled back his right hand. As he did, he activated One For All through his fist, and sent it forward.

(Y/n): "AAAAAHHHHH!!!"

As a cry roared from his lungs, the shards of ice suddenly tripled in size, to the point they towered over (Y/n), but that didn't stop him. The attack was meant to throw him off his feet, but for (Y/n), he didn't let the attack stop his movement whatsoever. He just continued to launch forward, his fist now covered with sparkling red veins, as he punched through the colossal towers of ice before him, even the air in general. It was astonishing. For something that was not a solid object, air seemed to separate due to the amount of force that came with (Y/n)'s punch. 

A simple touch from his fist that made contact with the ice was enough to break it instantly. Such a spectacle caused Todoroki's eyes to widen abruptly, his mind unconsciously allowing it to happen.  It continued for a moment more, as with the shards of ice out of his way, (Y/n) had nothing blocking him from finally reaching Todoroki. The next thing the son of Endeavor knew, (Y/n)'s fist made contact with his face, sending him flying backwards through the air. 

As he did, (Y/n) slid to a stop of the ground as the crowd cheered without hesitation. As for Todoroki, his body continued to flail through the air, which (Y/n) allowed. It was due to this free roam that Todoroki was quickly able to redirect his actions and land safely on the ground before he went past the white line. What was even more impressive, was with (Y/n)'s utter destruction of the ice, to caused fierce cold winds to blow up against all sides of the arena. Affecting the citizens watching in the front rows and all the way up to the middle.

"It's so cold!"

"Just the wind is already this cold?!"

"How did he destroy something so easily?!"

Wonder and awe filled the crowd, including teachers, students, and Midnight. All watched in wonder as (Y/n)'s stoic figure merely walked through the carange of shattered ice that he created to approach Todoroki. Who gathered himself as he stared back.

(Y/n): "Just as I expected. You grew sloppy, Todoroki. The first sight of me crouching down made you believe I was already going for the finish with my second power-up. But you'd be wrong in that regard."

Todoroki: "So you're going to fight me like this?"

(Y/n): "I never said that. I'm just seeing what limits I've gotta reach to end this battle. I don't see a reason to overwork myself if I don't have to."

Todoroki: "You grow toxic in your victories, (Y/n)."

(Y/n): "No. Not toxic. Confident. I'm confident in all parts of me. Unlike you."

It was clear that the words of (Y/n) were quick to affect Todoroki, whose eyes widened momentarily before narrowing toward his opponent. All the while (Y/n) came to a stop ten meters away from him.

(Y/n): "You refuse to use your other side because it reminds you of your old man, right? Well, after meeting him, I can kinda understand why."

Todoroki: "You met my Dad?"

(Y/n): "Yeah. He came up to me before our match. Tried to intimidate me. Saying you'd beat me. I told him otherwise..."

Todoroki seemed momentarily swayed by what he heard. Growling to himself as he glared up toward the arena where his Father stood. However, his gaze was quickly drawn back to (Y/n).

(Y/n): "But for what I was talking about. Just because it's the same quirk as your Father, doesn't mean it's his. It's yours. Your power to use. Whatever you went through, move on from it...So you can become a better person."

That was enough to annoy Todoroki, but instead of shouting out his turmoils, he merely stomped his foot on the ground. Once more sending towering shards of ice toward (Y/n). But this time, instead of punching his way through, (Y/n) went about avoiding the attack. Quickly, he dodged to the side.

(Y/n): "That's not going to work."

And such was soon proven true, for when a slither of a shard was about to reach him, (Y/n) stuck out his hand and flicked his middle finger. That alone was enough to break the surrounding ice, and due to it being on the side, the wall of ice behind Todoroki that was used to protect him from the fierce winds of his attacks, it caused his body to flow to the side. Though, he was able to avoid going out by sealing his feet to the ground with ice quickly. However, a split second later, (Y/n) appeared in front of him, his fist drawn back with One For All on display. 

However, Todoroku is ready. Quickly he launches his own fist forward to connect with (Y/n)'s. But Todoroki was smart. He knew, that whatever part of (Y/n)'s second quirk that this was, it was powerful. And a mere fist infused with ice would do nothing to protect him. So, his only option was to attack (Y/n) before (Y/n) reached him. So, instead of aiming for (Y/n)'s oncoming fist, he instead focused on his open area. 

His chest. It was with this in mind that Todoroki shot his fist directly at (Y/n)'s chest, though, if he kept going with just his fist, he wouldn't reach him in time before (Y/n) struck him also. So to avoid being attacked altogether, Todoroki did the one thing he could. Out of nowhere, he launched an explosion of ice from his fist. Basically extending it from his body like a cannon. The attack, an ice punch basically, was fueled with so much power that it caught (Y/n) off guard, to the point it was his turn to be sent flying backward. Such shocked the crowd.

Present Mic: [Voice Only] "Finally! Todoroki lands his first punch on (Y/n), and it looks like a good one!"

Waves of awe flooded the arena, even the students from Class 1-A were shocked.

Sero: "No way! Todoroki actually hit (Y/n)!"

Kaminari: "He wasn't expecting that!"

Mineta: "HE?! I wasn't expecting that!"

Yaoyorozu: "Is (Y/n) okay?"

Ashido: "Is he going to go out of the field?"

Iida: "I wouldn't think so..."

Such was proven seconds later, when all force that was sending (Y/n) through the air seemed to suddenly come to a stop, like he struck an invisible wall or something. Whatever it was, (Y/n) effortlessly dropped to the ground. As he did, the ice around Todoroki began to fade.

Todoroki: [Thoughts] "He's thrown off balance. Now's my chance. I have to strike whilst I can!"

So, he did. With (Y/n)'s head still lowered, Todoroki pounced on the opportunity. Taking a step into the air, shards of ice formed from the ground where he was previously standing, as if giving him a platform to run on. It was like a spear of ice, one so high that Todoroki was able to climb it to grab some momentum for his next attack. However, it was only after he pounced off the edge to deliver an ice punch to (Y/n)'s head, that he was suddenly thrown off his game. 

Because when (Y/n) finally looked up at his approaching opponent, Todoroki's eyes widened when he saw (Y/n)'s eyes were not the normal colour. Instead, they were bright green. Like...A nightmare. And, in fact, that was true. For when Todoroki finally reached (Y/n), delivering a powerful punch, the nightmare figment of (Y/n) proceeded to disappear in a wave of green and black smoke. Leaving only Todoroki in place. Left to look around in confusion. But he wasn't the only one.

Present Mic: [Voice Only] "What?! How is this possible? (Y/n) suddenly disappeared in a wave of smoke. That...Can only mean--"

"THE INTRODUCTION OF HIS SECOND QUIRK!!!"

Such a revelation caused an uproar amongst the crowd. Because, up to this point, they had only seen (Y/n) use his nightmare quirk. So, when seeing (Y/n) use One For All for at the beginning, they merely thought it was a part of the Nightmare Quirk. Now they were shown otherwise. Especially when out of nowhere, (Y/n) appeared behind Todoroki.

(Y/n): "Weren't ready for that?"

Immediately Todoroki spun around to see (Y/n) facing him with a blank expression. He didn't respond. Simply keeping his eyes on (Y/n).

(Y/n): "Well then, hopefully, you're ready for this."

There wasn't much time given for Todoroki to ponder what exactly (Y/n) meant by his words. For he was soon given the answer, when out of nowhere, one by one, shadowy copies of the boy appeared from his body. It was like they were standing behind (Y/n) this whole time. But in reality, they were being constructed from his body. Thanks to his Nightmare Quirk, the multiple, yet weaker, copies of (Y/n), six in total, now stood at his side as they all faced Todoroki.

(Y/n): "Let's see how you go with this."

Those words were the only pre-warning before the copies of (Y/n) suddenly launched at the Todoroki family member. But Todoroki was quick to think. He was easily able to take out the first two clones, with shards of ice launching from his palm. Mere plunges of the material through the clone's heads are enough to cause them to fade. But this left four more. And with Todoroki's focus altered due to taking out the first two, the others were able to reach him fairly easily. Immediately, the clones went into action. With three relaying punches toward Todoroki. 

The first few struct, whilst Todoroki formed an ice shield on his arm to block the third and fourth from hitting him. But it wasn't long before the clones were defeated, when he jumped into the air, and performed a sidekick. As he did, a sharp blade of ice appeared from the bottom of his leg, slicing the heads clean off the shadowy clones' bodies. Bringing them to an end. However, Todoroki was not even given a second to prehend what happened next after defeating the clones. All he could do was lift his head before a thunderous attack from (Y/n) came out of nowhere. 

His tight fist, infused with sparkling red streaks of One For All, cutting through the air to collide directly with the upper peck of Todoroki. The attack was so quick, and out of nowhere, that Todoroki's eyes were forced to open widely as his body was flung off the ground. But his body wasn't the only thing forced to suddenly move. Because the force in (Y/n)'s strike was not only able to send Todoroki flying backward, but also the surrounding smoke that such an attack would cause. The grey cloud of smoke that now surrounded the full battlefield blocked the sight of the fight for everyone watching. Leaving them confused as to what happened.

Uraraka: "What happened?!"

Iida: "(Y/n)'s attack was so quick. Todoroki wasn't able to prepare himself!"

Kirishima: "Did he get sent past the white line? Is he out?!"

Bakugo: "Haha! That's the way, (Y/n)!"

But despite the various questions, no such answer was revealed right away as the cloud of smoke still hovered in the air. But as seconds passed, it began to clear. Eventually, enough so that it revealed the figure of (Y/n), whose right sleeve of his physical training uniform was now ripped off. Such a thing (Y/n) noticed immediately as he inspected his arm in which he just used.

(Y/n): [Thoughts] "Huh...That's never happened before. Then again, I haven't used One for All in a while. If I don't keep practising with it, I'll grow lethargic in its power."

His gaze soon turned back toward the depleting cloud of smoke in front of him. As he does, the body of Todoroki was beginning to appear.

(Y/n): [Thoughts] "...Good thing I've got someone to practise on right now."

With each passing second the smoke disappeared around the battlefield until it was gone entirely. At first glance of Todoroki, it was shown his body frozen in place. A wall of ice behind him kept his struggling body in place. And for good reason too. For a simple glance downward would show just how close he was to going passed the white line. Only a few meters separated his foot from the white surface. But other than the close call, Todoroki seemed relatively calm as he pushed his body off the wall of ice and hobbled forward. It wasn't long before the eyes of the two opponents connected once more.

Todoroki: "That's a lot more powerful than before. Are you trying to tell me...to stay away?"

(Y/n): "Where'd you get that idea?"

This time, Todoroki didn't respond right away. Instead, his tilted his head to the side. It reminded (Y/n) of the popular kids he saw when he was younger. They thought they were better than everyone else. You could tell by the look in their eyes. Now, whilst Todoroki might not carry a cocky gene like Kaito would. (Y/n) could easily tell that Todoroki still thought of himself as better than others. And that one thought was enough to make (Y/n) clench his fist once more.

(Y/n): "You know, Todoroki...To put it simply...I hate people like you."

A cold breath of air escaped Todoroki's lips for a response.

(Y/n): "You see yourself as someone better than others. You may not showboat it like Kaito, or someone else would. You just know it, and you show it through your actions. You may have confidently got your way to this point by decimating your opponents up to now. But don't think it's going to be that easy. Because I'm not like anyone you've ever fought before."

Todoroki: "What? You think you're better...? Why? Because you've got something to lose from this match if you don't win? Is that why you're better, and allow this confidence to continue to grow inside of you?"

(Y/n): [Chuckles] "See what I mean? You see yourself as someone better than others..."

Another chuckle escaped (Y/n)'s lips as he lowered his head. This time, he allowed the moment to set as everyone from the crowd watched closely to the screens in front of them. Only for their attention to be suddenly lifted, as (Y/n) did the same with his head. This time, his eyes focused solely on Todoroki as he spoke his next set of words.

(Y/n): "I don't think of myself as being better than you. I don't waste time with thoughts like that. Because at the end of the day, thinking something like that would only bring satisfaction to me. Because I don't think I'm better...I know I'm better. But not because I've got something to lose. I'm going to win because I've got nothing to lose. That's the real people you've gotta look out for Todoroki. Because those with nothing left...Will go all out when it matters. And right now, you're the thing blocking me from keeping a promise I made."

Now, for those who knew (Y/n), they knew he took a laid-back approach to life. Not as in a lazy way. But a sense of knowing what he was capable of, so he didn't need to make a big deal of things. But there were moments when he did get serious. But when he did, he didn't yell, or make an even bigger deal of it. You just knew he was serious. And it all came from the look he offered Todoroki right now that showed he was serious. And that was further proven as green fog began rising from his arms.

"Fear...Second!"

With the callout of his second power-up, the fog lifting from (Y/n)'s arms doubled. Now it was coming out of all parts of his body. All the while his eyes grew a brighter green color. It was the combined sight of everything going on that made Todoroki realize that he too needed to step up his game. But he was given little time to properly prepare for it himself when in a sudden moment (Y/n)'s body disappeared out of thin air.

Present Mic: [Voice Only] "And here we have it, people! (Y/n) has finally unveiled his second power-up, unsurprisingly titled...Fear Second! Now, we don't know too much about this boost he gets. But from what we're told this power-up allows (Y/n)'s body to be infused with so much energy due to the accelerated racing of his heart. One which we believe is induced by having his mind constantly shock (Y/n)'s brain the same way one gets shocked when waking up from a nightmare. Truly, an impressive feat for such a young man to accomplish."

Hearing such news about (Y/n)'s power-up brought a wave of shock through the crowd of citizens, who couldn't believe such a young man could physically boost himself with extra energy from getting his heart racing. But it wasn't just the crowd that were surprised by this. Even some of (Y/n)'s close friends didn't know this.

Kirishima: "Wait. That's how (Y/n) gets so powerful. He basically scares himself?"

Yaoyorozu: "Not exactly. By what Present Mic just said, it seems that (Y/n) is able to use his Nightmare Quirk to give his brain the same shock of energy that one gets after waking up from a nightmare. So, he's not really scaring himself. But making his brain think as if he just woke up from a nightmare. And with that, causing his heart rate to grow, allowing his body to move faster."

Kaminari: "But if that's it? Why the smoke? How's that work out?"

Yaoyorozu: "I'm unsure...Dramatic effect?"

Yaoyorozu could only raise her hands in confusion. Though, hearing such news only made Bakugo smile. Knowing (Y/n) was going for 'dramatic effect' solely because he knew it looked cool. And Bakugo respected that. But one person who didn't respect the extra showmanship right now, was Todoroki. Who now stood in the centre of the battlefield, left constantly to turn around in circles as he waited for (Y/n) to attack him. With each movement he made in turning around, Todoroki was given multiple glimpses of (Y/n)'s appearance. But they were only quick moments before his body disappeared once more in mere seconds. Eventually, Todoroki grew tired of walking in circles and simply decided that if (Y/n) wasn't going to attack first, he would.

And he went about doing so by stomping his right foot directly onto the ground. The heavy contact was all it took for endless shards of ice to expand in every single direction. But they didn't just stop a simple five meters out from Todoroki's current position. No. They kept expanding and expanding, in hopes that even though (Y/n) could move so fast, that he seemingly could be in one location at a moment's notice only to abruptly swap places just as quickly, that no matter where he spawned in next he'd be greeted by a shard of ice so powerful it'd send him flying out of the arena and crashing to the ground, sealing Todoroki's victory. But there was one thing Todoroki wasn't expecting when first initiating such an attack. 

If he was launching ice in every direction of the battlefield, so there'd be no place left for (Y/n) to stand unaffected within the perimeter, then that would mean neither would Todoroki. However, there was one spot left open. Unaffected by the ice. And that was directly in the centre of the battlefield, where Todoroki currently stood. It was only in that moment that Todoroki realized his mistake. His eyes widened to reveal as much. But even with such a quick understanding, it was already too late. In the blink of an eye, it all happened. The sight of (Y/n)'s body appearing right in front of him was quick, almost to the point that Todoroki didn't see it happen. But he did see it. Even if for a split quarter of a second. But split second or not...It was already too late.

(Y/n): "...Not quick enough."

The words were a precursor. A confirmation, if you will, to Todoroki's lapse in judgement. A very thing which shocked the young boy. He had never been so caught off guard before. Yet, that was the perfect way to describe him right now...Off guard. And it was due to that very thing that nothing stopped (Y/n)'s clenched fist from cutting through the air once more to collide with the cheek of Todoroki. 

Such kicked off the rampage that happened next. Time was quick to suddenly pick up. As it did, Todoroki's body was flung through the air, crashing through the shards of ice behind him. His body seemed destined to go over the white line if it weren't for his quick thinking. Without hesitation he performed a backflip mid-air, allowing his feet to now be facing the approach white line. 

As his legs neared the edge of the battlefield, shards of ice launched from the ground like spikes with smooth edges. Ones which allowed Todoroki to effortlessly bounce off them and ricochet to the ground below. However, his worries weren't done yet. Before he knew it, (Y/n) was back on him. In a flash, he was right in front of the son of Endeavor. And thus, the endless waves of attacks that came Todoroki's way began.

(Y/n): "You'll never win this way..."

In an instant, rapid punches seemingly struck all over Todoroki's body. The impact forcing him off his feet once more with ease. Todoroki couldn't use his Quirk to seal his legs to the ground, otherwise, he'd be an even more open target for (Y/n). So after calculating the options, he was left to deal with the punches.

(Y/n): "Your right side is powerful, Todoroki. I admit that. But its true power is in defence when going up against someone with actual skill..."

On the next punch coming his way, Todoroki uses all his effect to twist his body, before lifting his arms up in an 'X' formation. As he does, a shield of ice forms almost instantly. It was clear he planned to use it to block (Y/n)'s attack, which, it did...The punch from his opponent was fully absorbed by a makeshift shield. But what was most noticeable about it, however, was that the clenched fist that collided with the wall of ice was not (Y/n)'s. 

At least, to the degree that it wasn't his plane hand. Instead, it was a black and green hand with clawed finger pressing into his palm. All Todoroki got a glance at was the hand, and almost instantly he realized the similarities between the fist that went to punch him, and the appearance (Y/n) had when wearing his suit combined with Fear Second. Such made Todoroki curious, as (Y/n) didn't enter the field in his hero suit. 

He was in the same old blue, white, and red physical training uniform everyone else was wearing. But Todoroki was certain of what he saw. And due to such confusion, he made the decision to melt his shield with his right side. But when he did, Todoroki was left with a shocking discovery. He was no longer standing in the arena of U.A.; instead, he was trapped in a void of pitch-black nothingness. Left to once more move around in circles as the dark voice of (Y/n) spoke from the shadows.

"...But the thing is. Even the greatest acts of defence has its moments of weakness. And you're no different. I mean, how else was I able to get that scratch mark on your arm?"

Immediately Todoroki's eyes latched onto his left arm, and almost instantly he noticed what (Y/n) was talking about. A tear had been made into the upper sleeve of his uniform. Signs of blood could be seen tinkling out from the wound. But it was at that very moment that a surge of pain coursed through Todoroki's body. A wave of green static appeared before his eyes as he dropped to his knees. Desperately he clenched at his head in hopes of stopping the static from flashing before his eyes. It was as he struggled with this, that a dark figure could be seen in the distance. But Todoroki was unable to sense this with his eyes closed and his mind elsewhere. Even so, he suspected that (Y/n) wasn't fair anyway.

Todoroki: "So...This is it, huh? This is...argh...This is what you did to Kaito? When you took that strange form? W-When he started screaming about nightmares?"

A stray chuckle echoed in the distance. By this point, the static began to fade, allowing Todoroki to open his eyes. But even then, he still saw no sign of (Y/n). But his voice...It was definitely present.

"...No. This isn't what I did to Kaito. This is merely the basic stretch of my power. All I have to do is touch someone and I can enlist a world of fear I created in my mind onto them. What I did to Kaito was... Well, let's just say I made him aware of his own nightmares."

Todoroki: "So this is, what? What you're scared of?"

Todoroki offered a quick glance around the dark room.

Todoroki: "This is pretty bland."

"Oh, no. This isn't what I'm scared of. Because...I'm not scared of anything. Not anymore. This void you're in now, it's simply a starting point."

Todoroki: "A starting point? For what?"

"...The real nightmare."

The final words spoken before the voice of (Y/n) faded. But Todoroki wasn't given much peace before he sensed something behind him. Upon turning around, he was greeted by a plain brown door. One that slowly opened on its own to reveal something Todoroki couldn't quite picture clearly. Now, almost right away Todoroki was hesitant to move. 

Todoroki: [Thoughts] "...He said this was a basic stretch of his power. A world in which fear 'he' created from his mind can be placed onto others. Which means, if I want to get out of here. I've just got to disrupt his brain enough that he can't concentrate."

"This is merely the basic stretch of my power. All I have to do is touch someone and I can enlist a world of fear I created in my mind onto them."

The repeated tone of (Y/n)'s voice through his head was enough for Todoroki to confirm as much. And such, with realizing this, he came to the understanding that there was only one way out of this nightmare. So, without anything stopping him, Todoroki began his approach toward the opened doorway. Of course, with his guard always on high alert. If there was something he was beginning to understand with each passing moment, was that (Y/n) really wasn't like anyone else he had faced in this tournament so far. In fact, he was unlike anyone Todoroki had seen before. It was with that cautious thought that Todoroki slowly stepped through the steady door.

Upon stepping through the doorway, however, Todoroki was left confused. Mainly because one moment he was standing in an open arena; the next he was in a void. But now, by his surprise, he found himself standing in the middle of a long extended hallway in a dark and eerie hotel. He knew it was a hotel because of the various doors running along to the left and right. All carrying various numbers. He knew he was in the middle of the hallway when he turned around, expecting to see the doorway he just walked through, to see no sight of it. All that was there to greet him was more hallway, which eventually ended with a blank wall at the end of the hall.

But upon turning back to the forefront, he saw a means of escape. An rusty metal door, clearly belonging to an elevator, could be seen some twenty meters away. Different colors of silver mixed in with the rustic grey that had formed over time. Whatever this place was, seemingly created from the mind of (Y/n), it only confirmed that the young boy put a lot of effort into the appearance his nightmarish images can cast onto his prey. Such a thought was only pushed forward when a ding echoed from the down the hallway towards the elevator. Upon lifting his gaze a little higher, Todoroki realized the elevator was slowly climbing up each floor.

Such was made known due to a dial above the sealed doorway. One which had numbers from one to twelve. And going off the metal sign placed on the elevator door, Todoroki was currently on the twelfth floor. His eyes slowly narrowed as he looked back up at the dial to see the elevator itself was currently on the seventh floor and rising. Each time it reached a floor, a ding would echo. And, despite not knowing for certain, Todoroki had a good idea what would happen once the elevator reached his floor. After all, it happened in a lot of horror movies. Something Todoroki found himself glad for knowing. Who knew his love for horror movies would pay off?

Todoroki: "So is this your plan? You bring me to a place where I have no control?"

Ding!

The elevator climbs another floor.

Todoroki: "What exactly is your plan for this? You do have a plan, right? Or are you just winging it?"

Ding!

Silent notions are made with each step he makes. His feet pressing down on the wooden floor as another ding echoes from the elevator.

Todoroki: "But I will admit, whether you have a plan or not, you're able to keep up with anything thrown at you. That I can respect, but I still believe what I said when I first spoke to you..."

Ding!

Todoroki: "...I told you, I think I'm objectively stronger than you, and I still believe that. You may have the upper moment. But all I need is the right moment to strike."

Ding!

Todoroki: "Because you brought me into this place because you believe you're in control. And whilst that may be subjectively true. Just because you brought me into a place you control..."

Ding!

The final sound rung as the elevator reached the floor Todoroki was on, and just as it did, the young boy finished his sentence.

Todoroki: "...Doesn't mean I wasn't thinking up of a way to get out of here from the very beginning."

Not a single moment passed as Todoroki finished his words before the doors of the elevator suddenly opened. They were so quick, a jumpscare would be the easiest way to describe it. Even so, Todoroki did not falter one moment. His blank gaze simply blinking as he looked deep into the black void that was held within the inner walls of the elevator. Once more, his hobby of watching horror movies had made him immune to such cliches. But just as Todoroki thought the sudden jumpscare from the elevator was all (Y/n) was attempting to do to scare him, his eyes picked up something within the shadows of the elevator. He couldn't tell what it was. But he knew something big inside was moving about. 

Even with knowing of the potential danger, Todoroki kept his gaze lingering on the black void. Questioning what it could be. Only for what he got the answer, he wasn't prepared for it. For as his eyes lingered on the black void, he was suddenly given the fright of his life when the giant head of (Y/n)'s hero suit launched from the void. The metal mask that normally surrounded his jaw, ripping apart to form razor-sharp metal teeth. The extended jaw of the heroic mask turned nightmare was something Todoroku wasn't expecting. Even so, he wasn't lying when he said he had been thinking up a way of getting out of here from the beginning. 

All he needed to do was shock (Y/n) enough to break the reality in which Todoroki was currently held. So as this nightmarish form of (Y/n)'s hero costume charged at him, Todoroki's voice erupted as he launched his arms out as wide as possible. As he did, an explosion of ice emitted from his body. To the point sharp pillars of ice destroyed everything around him. The attack was so out of nowhere that back in reality, the crowd were left bewildered when out of nowhere that exact same explosion of ice erupted from the lifeless body of Todoroki to send (Y/n)'s own lifeless body flying backwards through the air. Causing everyone to be flooded by shock.

All Might: "No, (Y/n)!"

Kirishima: "(Y/n), watch out!"

Iida: "It happened so suddenly!"

Mineta: "Todoroki looked done for!"

Bakugo: "Concentrate (Y/n)! Get back in the fight!"

"...Don't give up!"

But it was only when that final remark entered the air, did (Y/n)'s eyes begin to flutter open. The words were soon revealed to be coming from none other than Uraraka, all the way from the grandstand of the arena. Up to this point, the young girl had been relatively quiet due to the sudden news she found out just before the fight started. But now, she realized such thoughts didn't matter. (Y/n) was in the middle of his fight, and she cared about him. No matter what stopped him from asking her out, he was still her friend. And he was there to support her when she needed it, now she'd be there for him.

Uraraka: "GO, (Y/N)! Don't get taken out by that...guy! Y-You got this! Get back up...AND PUNCH HIS LIGHTS OUT!"

In the grandstand, everyone just blinked aimlessly at the short brunette.

Bakugo: "Yes! Great work Uraraka!" [Turns to the battlefield] "YA HEAR THAT, (Y/N)! GIRLFRIEND NUMBER ONE SAYS TO PUNCH HIS LIGHTS OUT!"

However the remark of 'girlfriend number one' caught the attention of every girl present, especially Uraraka. Whilst piquing the interest of Yaoyorozu and dropping the disheartened head of Hagakure. (Y/n) himself was unable to hear anything that had been said. Even so, he felt something in his heart that was telling him to not give up. That's why, as his flying body approached the white line, he pushed through with every ounce of strength in his body to stop himself. But, there was nothing he could grab onto. He was too high in the air to grasp the ground. 

And the only wall stopping him was the lower-level arena wall, which was fifty odd meters passed the white line. All hope seemed lost. (Y/n) questions what he could do. But just when he thought it was over, his body crashed into something...Hard. At first, he didn't know what it was. All he knew was it was suddenly very cold. Upon opening his eyes, he understood why. It appeared, just before getting sent out of the battlefield, Todoroki had formed a wall of ice to catch the male before he was disqualified from the fight. Such immediately bamboozled (Y/n). A similar look finding his face as he shifted around the rubble of ice covering his body currently, to rise to his feet. Inches from the white line, leaving the crowd to flood the arena with cheers.

"YYYYYEEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!!"

Present Mic: [Voice Only] "I cannot believe it! Somehow! Some way! And...For some reason! Todoroki saved his opponent from getting sent out of the battlefield. Is this a show of respect, or is the son of the Number 2 hero not yet done with him yet!"

The voice of Present Mic only added more excitement to the scene for the crowd. Whilst those close to (Y/n) contemplated over the Pro Heroes words. Though, it was fair to say Bakugo was not impressed. As it currently took all the boys in Class 1-A to hold him back as he tried to storm off to the commentary box.

Bakugo: "Who does that loud mouth think he is? He's putting down my boy! Can you believe this?!"

Kirishima: "He's just commentating, Bakugo! It's not serious!"

Sero: "Yeah. Yeah. Besides, there's still time for (Y/n) to turn this around."

Bakugo: [Turns around] "Just commentating? He's basically saying Twin Pubes is toying with my boy! Making him look weak and pitiful! When he's not! He's not!"

Suddenly the faces of everyone present fell silent. As the once 'joking' expression of Bakugo now shifted to full on seriousness as he spoke his words from the heart.

Bakugo: "That dipshit with a mic for a mouth doesn't know shit what (Y/n) went through to get here. He's awesome! He's worked his butt off! Not just in school! But in life! He does everything. Everything he could so he could get to this moment. But now Present Mic just wants to ruin it."

Ashido: "Bakugo..."

Bakugo: "My boy has gone through blood, sweat, and tears to get to this moment. He's fought so hard and gone through trials unlike any other. And now that he's in this spot, some teacher with an ugly smile and crappy haircut wants to ruin it!"

By this point, everyone was caught off guard by how deep Bakugo was speaking right now. Even more thrown off when the scruffy blonde slowly lowered his head and spoke softer.

Bakugo: "Every day. Every damn day (Y/n) is only put down as the underdog. Like he isn't capable of amazing things. But he is...I've seen them. He's unlike any other. He has dreams...Just like me..." [lifts head] "AND NOW PRESENT MIC WANTS TO RUIN MY DREAM OF SETTING UP MY BOY WITH COUNTLESS BABES ALL BECAUSE HE'S SAYING THAT (Y/N) CAN'T FIGHT A GUY WITH DIFFERENT COLORED PUBES!"

Kirishima: [Blankly stares] "Yep...There we go. That sounds like Bakugo."

And just like that everyone returned to normal, returning to their seats to continue to watch the fight. Whilst Bakugo was left to narrow his gaze toward the commentary box, where Present Mic could be seen looking around.

Aizawa: [To Present Mic] "What's the matter with you?"

Present Mic: "H-Huh? Oh! I don't know. It's just...You ever get the feeling you're being stared at menacingly?"

Aizawa: [Sighs] "Yep...Every time I hand out test results."

Present Mic could only chuckle at such a remark before returning to commentate on the fight. Though, he never did quite shake off the feeling that he was being stared at. But one person who knew they had countless eyes pictured on him, was (Y/n), whose body stumbled out of the ice completely. His entire left side, from his shoulder down to his thigh, was coloured blue due to the small fragments of ice that remained on his body. By this point, (Y/n)'s Fear Second form had faded. Leaving his speed to return to normal. And it seemed to be at just the worst time. As across from him, Todoroki began to approach the centre of the battlefield.

(Y/n): "That was quite some trick...Never had anyone break out of my Quirk before."

Todoroki: "It wasn't hard after I knew what I was working with."

(Y/n): "Even so...You had me." [Tilts head] "Why you stop me from going out of the field? You would have won?"

Such words escaped (Y/n)'s lips as a momentary pause came to the fight. Todoroki simply remained staring at (Y/n), as if thinking over his response. As he did, in the distance, Endeavor watched the moment with a low groan.

Todoroki: "...It wouldn't be right."

(Y/n): "Huh?"

Todoroki: "I already told you, I planned to win this fight without using my left side. But letting you just fly across a line from an attack you weren't expecting wouldn't bring me the peace I want."

(Y/n): "So, what? You showed mercy on me?"

Todoroki: "No...Because I still plan to beat you. I'll just do it my way."

Todoroki's eyes remained solely on (Y/n) as he said those words. No emotion breaking through to his face. As for (Y/n), he lowered his head.

(Y/n): [Chuckles] "You know, I gotta say. I'm surprised but...I respect you for that."

Todoroki: "I don't care about your respec--"

(Y/n): "Good."

(Y/n)'s head rose quick enough to cut Todoroki off before he could finish. A simple smile found his face as he answered.

(Y/n): "...Because I don't care about that. And I don't care if you try to beat me the easy way or your way. Because no matter what way you choose, you've gotta remember something. You've got your own self interest of winning today, and I've got my own."

Todoroki: "So what?"

(Y/n): "So, at the end of the day, we're both selfish. I...I realized that recently."

His mind flickered back to when he walked away from Uraraka in the gathering room. Though he was quick to regather his thoughts as his eyes focused back on his opponent.

(Y/n): "So know damn well, Shoto Todoroki...You're gonna regret not letting me go over that white line."

As soon as his words were finished, (Y/n)'s head dropped once more. As it did, a smirk crossed his lips. It was something that was seen by everyone in the arena. From his friends in the grandstand...

Sero: "(Y/n)'s smiling?"

Kaminari: "Why's he smiling?"

Mineta: "Great! He's gone crazy! And someone with that amount of power going crazy is a bad thi--"

Bakugo: "QUIET, WORM! My boy ain't going crazy..."

Ashido: "Then why is he smiling?"

Bakugo: [Suddenly turns around] "Why do you think, alien girl?"

Ashido: [Mutters to self] "Alien girl?"

Bakugo: "[Smirks] "My boy clearly has a plan in mind." 

Immediately he cast his gaze to the rest of the girls present.

Bakugo: "So why don't all you lovely ladies focus on what you'll be ordering for dinner later tonight--" [Turns back around] "Whilst I sit back and relax...Whilst I watch (Y/n) wipe the floor with twin pubes."

Everyone was, of course, confused as to what Bakugo was talking about. But just like most times they decided to leave it be and returned to focusing on the fight. Meanwhile, in the teachers seating area, All Might carried belated breath as he focused in on the image of (Y/n)'s smirk plastered across the screen before him.

All Might: [Thoughts] "Whatever you plan to do, Young Midoriya, be sure to put your heart into it. I...I was wrong when I said to do this to show everyone you are here. You...You shouldn't have to worry about pleasing other people. Or me. You should be doing it for yourself. That's why...That's why..." [Jumps to feet] "I want you to win this battle!"

Those final words, unlike the others, were spoken out rather loudly, causing everyone else in the room, including the principal of U.A.; to suddenly turn to the energetic hero in confusion. But all All Might did was chuckle nervously as he sat back down. But even such didn't wipe the excited smile on his face. Not far away, Endeavor carried his own eager eyes on the scene. Also questioning what (Y/n) was up to. By this point, everyone questioned why the boy was smiling...And before long, it was revealed.

(Y/n): [Grinning] "Before...When you asked if me taking you to the void was what I did to Kaito, I told you it wasn't. And I was telling you the truth. What I did to you before, it was only base of what I once thought my powers were. But the more I've gone to U.A., the more I've learned that my powers go beyond what I once thought possible. There are things I can do that I didn't know was able to happen. I gave Kaito a taste of my knew power when I fought him last round. Now, I didn't plan to use it again so quickly as he drains quite a bit of energy out of me. But you seem to be putting up quite the fight..."

A chuckle sprang from his lips as green fog once more began to rise from his body. But even though this was something Todoroki had seen not long ago, there was something about it this time that raised his suspicion. And that suspicion only continued to grow when (Y/n)'s shoulders, legs, and various other parts of his body began twitch abruptly. But whereas it was weird at first, it wasn't long before Todoroki picked up on what was going on. Once he did, his eyes widened in shock. But he wasn't alone, as the crowd soon came to realize also what was about to happen. After all, they had already seen it take place today.

(Y/n): "So if it's a fight you really want. A fight where I put my all into it. Well, I'll give you my all. So we can finally answer the question you want answered most. Which one of us is truly stronger. But to do that, I can't just go into second gear. I've gotta take it up a notch. That's why I want you to pay close attention when I mutter these next two words."

And it wasn't long before those two words became known...

"...Fear...Third..."

Immediately people began sitting on the edge of their seats in anticipating as the fog around (Y/n)'s body began to pick up. But unlike with his Fear Second formation, the fog didn't just hover around his body. It continued to grow, further and further, taking on a brighter shade of green until it fully enveloped (Y/n)'s body. Before long, that's all that could be seen. A hovering shape of green fog that soon took on a misty like shape. It seemed odd, definitely for anyone witnessing this for the first time. But for everyone present, they had already seen this once more. In (Y/n)'s fight with Kaito. That's why, not many were shocked when out of nowhere, near the very top of the mist shaped aura, two green eyes suddenly burst open.

The green of the eyes was brighter than the green that now enveloped them. It was far darker, but people were unable to concentrate on much elsewhere before noticeable lumps began appearing in multiple spots around the hovering aura. It was like a force of life, suddenly created out of nowhere, was trying to take shape. And, to a point, that was exactly right. Before long, the lumps began to grow and grow. Continuing to extend from the centre of this strange being. Before long, these lumps became tendrils. Five in total. All reached into different areas. Eventually spawning five sharper tendrils from the very tips of each main tendril. 

Clearly, resembling fingers. Sharp, dagger-like, appendages that seemed able to cut through the finest steel. That, mixed with this body made of aura, and bright green eyes that looked like they could pierce through the souls of everyone watching. The final form of (Y/n)'s latest power-up was revealed. One that may not seem powerful, but showcased that (Y/n)'s power levels were only just at the beginning. Now everyone in the arena was left speechless, especially Todoroki. All unable to properly comprehend what just happened. But all they needed to do, was one thing, and one thing alone. This fight, whether captivating or not before, had reached a stage none expected. All they could do was stare at the form (Y/n)'s body had taken, and wonder...

...What's next?

[And there we are~ 12k words of yet another chapter! Originally, I planned to end the Todoroki fight in this chapter. But to properly give it the effort it deserved, I'd have to write another 10k words. And I don't think I'd be able to do that and still get it out in time. So I hope you all end up with what I ended up having, and that you enjoyed the FEAR THIRD form reveal. It's something I had stored for a while and I can't wait for you to see what else this power-up can do. Becasue besides entering people's nightmares, it's definitely no walk in the park. I tried my best with the reveal, but with it currently being 1 in the morning, and having been writing this for a good seven hours now, I did the best I could. 

So I hope with that, and everything else here, that you all get excited for next weeks chapter! Because that's where we'll get the conclusion to a lot of things! From the Todoroki fight! To everything with Uraraka! Will Bakugo KILL Present Mic! And what's going on with Hagakure?! All that and more, NEXT TIME! ...On ANTI-HERO! So be sure to vote, comment your thoughts if you enjoyed, and I'll see you all again soon for another chapter.]