IF: One For All-Fiction

And so, the two weeks passed by in a flash. Most of the students had trained like hell whenever they had spare time to do so. As Aizawa had said, this opportunity only comes around once a year for three years. They needed to make the best impression possible.

"Everyone, are your preparations complete?! We're set to enter in no time!" shouted the class rep.

However it seemed that everyone chose to ignore him in favor of talking amongst each other.

"Damn, I really wanted to wear my costume. I would've looked really kick-ass!"

"They won't allow that because it might give you an unfair advantage."

"Not that it would really help you, Kaminari."

"Gah!"

"Ah, I'm so nervous!" gasped a nervous Midoriya.

A sudden pat on the back startled him and redirected his attention. [Don't worry Midoriya-san. I'm sure you'll do fine out there. Just believe in yourself, or something like that.]

"Y-yeah... Thanks Kumagawa-san."

[Tell you what, here's some extra motivation,] Kumagawa said as he leaned in closer. [If you make into the top three, I'll tell you what my ability is.]

Midoriya's eyes widened in surprise. "W-what?"

[I know you've been obsessing over trying to figure out what it is the past couple weeks. Your inner fan-boy is all but screaming out your curiosity.] the smiling teen said as he spread his arms outward. [And since you've been kind enough to remain my friend even after the U.S.J. incident, I figure I owe you a kindness. Think of this as added motivation to win. Think you're up for the task?]

Nodding in resolve, Midoriya knew what his answer was. "Of course!"

[Just remember our school motto,] Kumagawa said as he put his hand on Midoriya's shoulder. [Go beyond, Plus Ultra.]

Although he didn't know why, Midoriya felt that there was something strange about the way Kumagawa said; Plus Ultra.

"Midoriya." a voice called out.

Turning to the source, the two were greeted by the sight of the reclusive Todoroki.

"Ah, Todoroki-san. W-what is it?"

The teen grew nearer, his aloof attitude slightly intimidating to the curly-haired boy.

"Objectively speaking, I think I'm above you in terms of practical strength."

"Wha?! Ah, uh, yeah..." Midoriya stuttered out in response.

"You've managed to get All Might's eyes on you, right?" the dual-colored-hair teen asked in a somewhat condescending tone. "I feel no need to pry into the reasons, but... I'm going to beat you."

[Oh! It looks like the 'strongest' kid in class is finally stepping up to the plate and admitting that someone is a threat to him. Is there a full moon tonight?]

Todoroki gave Kumagawa a weak scowl. In response, the other teens smile seemed to drop ever so slightly as dark circles seemed to form around his eyes. Almost as if he was morbidly excited at the prospect of the coming events.

"Hey, Hey! What's with all the belligerence all of a sudden?!" demanded an irate Kirishima as he grabbed Todoroki's shoulder from behind. "Don't go springing this on him right before the-"

"I'm not here to play nice, and I'm most certainly not here to make friends." the dual-Quirk user spoke up as he pulled his shoulder away from Kirishima's hand. "I am here simply to win. And friends will only drag me down."

Midoriya's fists clenched at the teens declaration. "I have no idea what you want from me... Telling me all that. You're definitely stronger than me. I think the vast majority of people are no match for you. That much is certain..."

"C'mon Midoriya, don't be so negative." admonished Kirishima.

"Even so!" the green-haired boy spoke up suddenly. "Everyone- even kids from the other departments are aiming for the top with all the have! So not even I... can just let myself lag behind the rest!"

Kumagawa watched with a grin as Midoriya mustered his resolve.

The freckled teen lifted his head up to meet Todoroki's steely gaze with his own. "So I'm going to go for it, with all my might too!"

"Hoh." Todoroki replied with a certain excitement.

A sudden clap garnered everyones attention. [Simply amazing!] Kumagawa said with a greater smirk than usual. [The resolve, the drive, the d.e.s.i.r.e to win... Putting everything on the line for this one moment, it makes it all the more worthwhile knowing that I have such excellent competition!]