The next Chapter of The Devil of UA. The conclusion of Izuku and Shoto's fight is revealed as The Sports Festival Arc comes to an end

Disclaimer: I don't own My Hero Academia.

"And the Winner, advancing to the Semi Finals is..." Midnight announced as she spotted the figure who was standing up whilst the other one was down and out of bounds.

"Izuku Midoriya!" She proclaimed as he was shown standing and holding himself up, whilst Shoto Todoroki was seen knocked out of bounds lying on his back.

Izuku stood up and despite the strain he was in pulled himself upright so that he wasn't hunched over.

"What a matchup! That was unlike any fight seen in the history of The Sports Festival!" Present Mic exclaimed his voice booming. "Give it up for both Midoriya and Todoroki!"

Izuku despite what he had been through stumbled forward and walked forward, not heading towards the exit so he could get checked on. But towards Shoto's body. He made his way to the downed opponent.

Shoto was seen lying there and despite his bruises from the force of their fight appeared to have nothing that was too serious. Half of his shirt was burn off from using his fire side exposing his body. He laid there a solemn and calm look on his face as though he had finally accepted his other half.

Izuku reached out his lesser damaged hand towards Shoto offering it to him. Shoto opened his eyes and reaching up grasped Izuku's hand with his own and was pulled up by Izuku as the two stood up under their own power.

"And that's what The Sports Festival is all about folks!" Present Mic said as the crowds' cheered for both of them. "A display of showmanship and camaderie has been shown here between these two fine young men!"

The crowd continued to cheer on as the two departed the scene using each other for support so they could walk and exited.

Endeavor was shown in the stands smiling a pleased look on his face, finally. Shoto had finally embraced his gift. While he would have liked it if Shoto had won the match, it was a necessary loss him against Izuku to achieve it.

"Soon my boy," He said raising a flaming fist. "Soon the sparks that fuel my flaming ambitions will course throughout your entire body!" He proclaimed.

"Kid are you okay?" All Might in his shriveled form said later on as he came to The Room where Izuku was at. The blind boy turned his head to look on at him.

"All Might."

"Quit moving! I swear you are so lucky not to have surgery young man. One more sprained muscle or broken bone just now and I'd have to have perform surgery on you." Recovery Nurse said scolding him as she wrapped his arm with bandages.

"Watch yourself Izuku, she'll bandage you like a mummy if you aren't careful." All Might said to her and Chiyo huffed in response.

"In my day, Heroes didn't try doing fancy moves that nearly killed them. No restrain anymore." She grumbled. "All about trying to get on magazines and soda bottles now." She said and Izuku let out a laugh despite the pain he was in.

"Don't worry Ms. Shuzenji, I'll make sure he doesn't try anything more reckless from now on." Toshinori said to her.

"You'd better at this rate, he's going to not be able to use his arms in five years' time." Recovery Girl said and left the room.

"So, in the Semi finals next, against your other classmate Tenya." All Might said to Izuku. "You win and you're guaranteed a Medal. That was quite the matchup you had against Shoto you know?" All Might said but Izuku was quiet.

"Izuku? What's wrong kid?" All Might said to him.

"I'm thinking, about my last match just now."

"Ah, I see, you know you could have won earlier if you didn't egg Shoto on, he was ready to collapse back there." All Might said to him.

"I know," Izuku said as he recalled how Shoto was about to collapse due to constant usage of only his ice. "But,"

"But what?"

"Shoto's been dealing with a lot of strain right now, what with his Father." Izuku said to him. "I felt as though I had to help him, even if I was going to lose because of it." He told All Might. His glasses were shown on the table beside him as his eyes were revealed. "Shoto's amazing no doubt about it, and even more so now that he's using his left side.

"You're no slouch yourself Midoriya, don't sell yourself short. You won after all."

"You probably think I'm pretty stupid right about now?" Izuku said with a dry smile. "Risking my career and life to help a potential rival and that I'm not a good successor."

"Crazy in your methods? Maybe, but stupid? Never." All Might said to him. "You made a strong choice today Midoriya. Todoroki needed help and in your own way you did." He stated to him. "Heroes are meant to help people in everyway. Whether it be rescuing them from a flooded building or with personal problems. That's what a Hero means, helping others. Everyone who dons a set of brightly colored spandex and tights goes out with the intention of helping others. And don't ever think that you're not worthy of having One for All. I should know, I was Quirkless when I was your age."

"Wait what?"

"Izuku!"

Before he could ask about it, many of Class 1-A entered the ward.

"Man, you are crazy to do moves like you did today!

"Who owes you favors? Can you ask them to lend me a few?"

"Do you think you can win it all?"

As they bombarded him with questions, All Might took that time to slip out of the room.

(Its always good to have friends.) He thought with a smile as he left. (But now I got more important things to consider.)

His mind slipped back to The USJ Incident and he remembered the foes he had fought against. Those men who had ambushed him, clad like a Shinobi they were. He had seen that outfit they had worn before, during his time with Gran Torino when he was young. It was very similar right now due the hood and weapons they used.

Coincidence? He didn't think so. Perhaps he'd have to make a call to an old friend soon.

Elsewhere, two figures were shown on the empty streets. Standing there as there was not a single other soul around. They were seen walking and came to an alleyway that had a brick wall that served as a dead end which they stopped before.

Nobu Yoshioka stood there a calm look on his face waiting for something to appear. He had gotten used to such things with those who he dealt with.

With Nobu was another man clad in a two piece red buisness suit with long dark hair and carried a sword. His eyes were shown covered with dark shades.

A portal appeared before them and they stepped inside with zero concern as they were transported. When they exited the portal they found themselves in a dimly lit bar room with two other figures one of whom was responsible for bringing them here.

"It has been some time since we last met hasn't it?" Kurogiri stated pouring drinks as seated on the couch in the room was Shigaraki. "Please, drink." He said handing them the glasses of sake.

"Why have you called us, surely not to sample and guess if this is poison correct?" Nobu said to him. His accomplince in full confidence downed the alcohol and dropped the glass onto the floor making it shatter on contact.

"We wish to continue working with your organization and continue our partnership." Kurogiri stated to him. "Our first attempt did not work out the way that we had planned but I'm certain that there is still much that we can benefit from working with one another."

Shigaraki seated with his arms folded across his chest glared at the two. His eyes behind the hand covering his face was twitching.

"My Masters feel as though there is no benefit, given what previously happened when we last worked together." Nobu said to him. "What exactly should we gain through this continued partnership?"

"Surely you see that together we are stronger together? If not for the untimely reinforcements, we had almost killed All Might and would have." Kurogiri mentioned to them. "We won't be caught off guard as we did last time in striking against Heroes."

"After our last teamup with you, I see no reason to explain to my masters why we should continue working with you." Nobu said to him. "Your army that you had was so pathetic that they were bested by mere children, some never having been in a fight before. Why should we associate ourselves with the weaklings that you provided?"

Shigaraki's eyes narrowed as he stood up a livid look in them. He had been told to let Kurogiri be the negotiator but he had had enough. "If you had actually given us some assistance All Might would be dead! You claim your warriors are experts but they were worthless each and every one of them! They didn't do shit! If your organization was as strong as you claimed then-"

"Silence!" The other man accompaning Nobu said and reaching up removed his shades over his eyes. Green glowing eyes were revealed and his gaze was directly shown aimed at Shigaraki making eye contact with him.

Shigaraki then began to feel something coming over him. He was unable to move. His eyes drifted down and they widened in horror as he saw what was happening.

"S-Shigaraki?!" Kurogiri said in alarm at what he saw. Stone, his body was starting to turn to stone to his horror as he looked on as first his legs had turned to stone and it was going up his body past his waist and to his hands.

"We do not tolerate being disrespected by foolish witless psychopaths such as yourselves." The man said as he used his powers on him. "You claim to be a threat, yet you and your League are nothing more than deluded sniveling worms in the ground to be crushed."

Tomi Shishido, The Gorgon. His Quirk Stone Gaze: Whomever he makes eye contact with is turned to Stone

Shigaraki's body continued being turned to stone as he felt himself losing consciousness.

"Enough, release him." A voice said and all attention was made to a laptop in the room that turned on suddenly.

Nobu motioned for him to do so and Gorgon put his shades back on and Shigaraki's body turned back to normal. He panted hard, gasping for breath as Kurogiri looked on with concern tending to him.

"You must forgive my protege, he is still young and impulsive." The voice on the Laptop said filling the room. "But do not attempt to harm him again, I'd be most disappointed if you did." The voice said with a hint of a threat in his tone.

"What do you want from us? Your beast that you said could kill All Might failed." Nobu said to him. "Our masters see no reason to continue working with you."

"That Nomu was just a prototype, the next batch are far more powerful and intelligent than it was." The voice assured them. "All I ask for and need from you is eyes."

"Eyes and a Sword?" Gorgon stated.

"No, eyes only. Your network is vast and far reaching even comparable to my own. I merely need you to keep an eye out for The League of Villains. You already are doing so at UA, Yes, I know about your pretty little spy you got there, wanting her to get close to All Might's blind pupil. Your Masters, The Five Fingers should be careful not to display your hand so soon."

Nobu was quiet for a long moment a bit surprised he knew about their plans. Perhaps a traitor was within The Hand... "What is it that you would have us do?"

"As I said, keep an eye out for potential threats. Whether it be All Might, UA or this fool known as The Punisher that's going around. That is all we ask of you."

"And what shall we get in return for doing so?"

"This..." A picture than appeared on the scene, that of a little girl with long white hair chained in a room. Her eyes were filled with sadness as she looked on staring blankly.

"A child?" Gorgon said in confusion. She had on her head sticking out from it a small horn

"Not just any child, this child's Quirk is quite rare and the fool who has her only has a fraction of an idea of what she could do. She is constantly moved about never in one location, but I can give you data for the bases she is placed at. Do my task and I can give you the info so that your organization may claim her for yourselves. Of course you shall also be compensated in monetary matters if you prefer."

Nobu kept quiet for a long moment processing the offer. "I must speak with my Masters before we decide what we shall agree upon."

"By all means do so," The voice said as the screen returned to blank. "But remember, I am grateful to those who aid me. And merciless to those who don't." He stated.

Gorgon wordlessly drew his sword out at the perceived threat.

"We leave." Nobu said as he stood up. "We shall notify you of our decision at the Hour of The Rat in Three Days time."

"By all means take your time, Kurogiri?"

"Of course."

Creating a warp hole, the two departed the hideout and disappeared.

Shigaraki stood up and walked over to the laptop. "Sensei, why must we continue to work with them? We don't need them! Let me deal with and eradicate them." He pleaded to him.

"Patience Shigaraki, Patience." He was told not for the first time. "A game of Go isn't finished with the first handful of moves. They will be of use for us. Let me tell you a tale shall I? There exists two beasts, one a Tiger, the other an Antelope. The Tiger stalks and hunts the Antelope, seeking to kill and feast upon it. The Antelope manages to evade and outpace The Tiger. Running away and avoiding conflict with it. The Tiger attempts to but can never catch The Antelope." He told Shigaraki.

"After a great run, The Antelope believes that he has escaped The Tiger and that it is safe and lowers its guard only for then,"

An image of a snarling wolf appeared on the screen, standing above a corpse of an antelope.

"It is then killed and eaten by a Wolf, having forgotten that it is just as dangerous as a Tiger. Do you understand what I am trying to tell you Shigaraki?"

"Yes, I do." He responded to him. "I understand."

"Good, you realize it also goes for you as well don't you? Focus too much on All Might and you'll find a Wolf sinking its fangs directly into your neck, like his pupil you watched earlier, Izuku Midoriya."

Shigaraki snarled his eyes narrowing as the laptop then disconnected and shut down on its own.

Back at The Sports Festival, many in attendance were talking about themselves over all that had happened today and talking about who they think would win.

The Pros on patrol were shown walking around and monitoring for any potential threats or shady characters

Sero Hanta was also shown still running laps around the area as punishment with Vlad King right behind him still yelling and screaming at him over his loss.

Izuku sat in the waiting room his head lying on his folded arms on the table. It was almost time for his Semi Final match against Tenya Iida. The other remaining matchup was Ochaco vs Fumikage the two having defeated Ibara and Hitoshi respectively. Whoever won between him and Tenya would face one of those two next.

A hand then tapped his shoulder. "Izuku?" A welcomed voice said.

"Tsuyu, what are you doing here?" He asked lifting his head up and the Frog Girl looked on at him. "Don't think you're suppose to be here."

"Ribbit, It's alright. Although call me Tsu already will ya? I wanted to see you before your match and how you was holding up." She said to him. "Looks like you got a lot on your mind."

"Your not wrong." He said with a smile to her in response. "A heck of a lot has happened today." He said and Tsuyu nodded her head. "Bakugo, Shoto and now this match with Tenya next."

"Just try not to hurt yourself again. Don't want your Mom being worried about you." Tsuyu told him and Izuku let out a laugh. He wondered how she was holding herself up with having to watch it on TV at home.

"Izuku, I was really worried about you when you fought Todoroki earlier." Tsuyu told him. "I thought you were really hurt."

"I'm sorry Tsuyu, if I made you or anyone else worried back there I apologize, I didn't mean to." He apologized to her rubbing the back of his head.

The two were quiet for a long moment neither knowing what to say next. "Izuku, I-"

A voice was then heard on the intercom. "Will Izuku Midoriya and Tenya Iida please report to the Arena for their Semi Final match?" Present Mic's voice was heard announcing that it was time for them.

"Gotta go," Izuku said and stood up. "Tsuyu I'll see you later."

"Good luck Izuku!" She told him with a smile which he returned to her.

Izuku made his way when his hearing detected the sound of a heartbeat of a person nearby around the corner. Someone he didn't recognize. "Someone there?" He called out.

A girl then stepped through the hallway revealing herself. "Hello Izuku." She said to him.

"Yuki." Izuku said recongizing her voice. The snow haired girl stood before him.

"You're facing that wretched Iida next." She said and her face slipped into a scowl recalling her loss. "I hope you win and you beat him good you know."

Izuku frowned at her keeping quiet. Again he felt something off about her. The way her heart beat, due to how hidden she kept her Quirk. "Why?" He asked. "Why did you decide to become a Hero?" He asked Yuki.

The girl merely smiled at him. "Some chose to become a Hero to save lives, others to become rich and famous and some chose to become a Hero because they can break bones and beat people up without getting in trouble." She told him. "Me? My reason for becoming a Hero and being here is for a purpose far greater than you can imagine, Izuku Midoriya." She said to him and brought her hand up to his face.

Izuku felt the cold touch of her hand and ice starting to spread across his face and grasping her hand pulled it away. Yuki laughed and walked away and he listened to her departing footsteps.

Izuku then made his way to the Arena where his opponent was waiting for him.

"It's time for our First Semi Final Matchup!" Present Mic announced. "In The Red Corner, if you didn't know him before you do know, from The Hero Course in Class 1-A, Izuku Midoriya! And his opponent in The Blue Corner, A multiple time generational sensation, Tenya Iida!"

"Izuku," Tenya called out to him. "Let's make this quick shall we?" He said in none of his regular tone of voice or mannerisms.

Izuku could tell by his irregular heartbeat that something was wrong. Tenya was hiding something just now. Making out his body with his radar sense, he could tell by his stance and posture that something had happened earlier.

"Begin!" Midnight announced.

Tenya charged at him making his plans known, he was forgoing strategy and just bull rush him right out of the arena

Izuku heard him coming and easily dodged the dash attempt. Tenya turned on his heel before he went out and ran at Izuku again and once more he dodged his attack.

Tenya using his speed dashed to and fro at Izuku who dodged and leapt over his attacks, Tenya's attacks were predictable and easy to dodge and avoid which was nothing like how he would be before.

Tenya seemed distracted over something. He wasn't on his game right now. As though something else was bothering him. He was usually a lot more effective in his planning and strategy but he was making a lot of mistakes.

Izuku sidestepped his charge and tripped him over. Tenya stumbled and fell over his feet falling to the ground.

"I don't have time to waste with this!" He said and activating his engines charged at him again.

"What's up with Tenya? Something's not right with how he's fighting." Mina said as Class 1-A looked on.

"It appears that something's on his mind, he's not focused on Midoriya." Momo stated as they watched it. "He's winning and he hasn't even thrown a single attack on Iida." She said and none of the others could disagree with her with what was happening.

Izuku leapt over Tenya dodging his latest charge as his attacks were one dimensional at best.

"Missouri Smash!" Izuku shouted and propelled himself at Tenya preparing to deliver a hard chop.

The blow hit Tenya in the side of the neck and he went limp before falling down onto the ground. He laid there unconscious. Midnight approached the field and checked on him seeing if he would react to her touch before standing up.

"...Tenya Iida is unable to compete!" Midnight announced. "The Winner and advancing to The Finals is, Izuku Midoriya!" She proclaimed pointing her cat o' nine tails at him.

Izuku stared down at Tenya, something was defintely off with him. Never before had he been so distracted and predictable. He should have been able to dodge that attack easily. What was going on with him?

He didn't have time to ponder it as he was made to leave the arena.

He went back to the room where he would wait for the other match to finish before it would be decided who he would face in The Finals.

"Midoriya! I am here!" All Might said entering the room in a grandiose fashion.

"All Might."

"Way to go, you've made it to The Finals!" All Might said beaming with pride. "You're pretty much the toast of the school after today." He said to him.

"I guess so."

"Geez kid, you sound like you just found out The Tooth Fairy doesn't exist." All Might said feeling deflated by his reaction.

"Sorry." Izuku apologized to him. "All Might, about earlier you said you was Quirkless just like I was." He said remembering it. "How come you didn't tell me?" He asked him.

"Sorry kid, I just thought it wasn't important enough for you to know." Toshinori said to him. "I would've told you if you wanted to know but I felt like it didn't matter in the grand scheme of things. My Master trained me to be a Hero and gave me One For All and I have bestowed it down to you. What happens next with it is up to you. And given how you passed my expectations every time I know its in good hands." He said with a wide smile.

"Thanks." Izuku said as he did not know that about him. Him being Quirkless and the person who held it before them, who would be The 7th holder was All Might's Master.

"Izuku, is there something on your mind?

"I'm dropping out," Izuku announced. "I'm given it a lot of thought and I'm sorry but I can't continue with the injuries I've sustained, I'm afraid I can't continue on to The Finals." He said to All Might. "I'm dropping out of the Sports Festival. Given what's happened in my matches with both Bakugo and Todoroki, I've reached my limit."

The No.1 Ranked Hero was quiet for a long moment. Izuku was willingly dropping out of The Finals. Giving up his spot in it due to his injuries.

"Are you sure Midoriya?" All Might asked. "You realize you can't change your mind if you do?"

"I know but Recovery Girl's right, If I sustain another hard hit, I could be injured badly and need surgery and possibly lose the use of my arms. I'm sorry but its for the best if I drop out and know my limits for now. My body's handle all it can for today." He told All Might who nodded his head in understanding.

"While I'm all about Going Beyond Plus Ultra, I have to agree with you Midoriya." He said to him. "Your body still hasn't fully gotten use to One for All yet despite your improvements you've undergone. Its best if you just get some rest now. Of course you won't go empty handed, you've secured The Bronze Medal as Ochaco vs Tokoyami then will decide who wins The Festival. I'll let Principal Nezu know about your decision. Unless you changed your mind again and want to do The Finals."

"No, my mind is madeup." Izuku said to him. "I've done all I can for now."

"Very well, I'll go inform Nezu about what's going on before the next match starts." He said and departed.

The final match was soon held between the remaining two participants and after a brief conflict, the winner was revealed.

Afterwards it was time for the Medal Presentation and Ceremony.

Izuku stood on the right side of the podium, with Ochaco who was on the far left and the winner of the festival, Fumikage Toyokami standing in the center of it. The three stood on the podium as they were each to be presented with a medal for their efforts in making it so far.

"Taking The Bronze, Izuku Midoriya!" Present Mic said and All Might taking hold of the Medal placed it before Izuku. Izuku lowered his head down so he could slip it over him and around his neck. He was then engulfed in a bone crushing hug by All Might.

"Kid, you're making me proud. But don't scare me again like you did today." He whispered into his ear and Izuku nodded his head. "Things are going to be tougher now, but you can do it."

"Winning The Silver, Ochaco Urakaka!"

Ochaco eagerly lowered her head as the medal was placed over her by All Might and she too was engulfed in a giant hug and whispered words of advice by him.

"And Finally, earning The Gold and Winner of the UA Sports Festival, Tokoyami Fumikage!"

The Crow headed Hero closed his eyes and respectfully bowed his head so All Might could placed the Medal around his neck. He made no motion as All Might embraced him before setting him on the ground beside the others.

All Might then cleared his throat as he then spoke to the audience and those watching at home. "These three today have proven that they are amongst the best and brightest that UA has to offer, but everyone who competed today, whether it be from The Hero Course, Support, General or Business showed that they have what it takes to be the next generation of Heroes.

Izuku held the Bronze Medal in his hand feeling the disc shaped metal that he had won. It may not have been the top prize but it was worth far more than gold to him.

Amidst the celebrations' as All Might gave his speech a lone figure was seen in a secluded corner of the stadium slouched against the wall.

His glasses off of his face, tears were shown streaming and going down his face. Beside him was his phone that played a recorded message that he had gotten earlier just before his semi final matchup and was repaying.

"Tenya, its your Mom, Sweetie I got something to tell you. Its about Tensei. ...I don't know how to say this."

Tenya continued to sob and openly cry. Tears going down his face at the news that he had received.

"Please try to keep calm when you get this Tenya. I know this is hard for all of us."

His Mother could be heard sniffing on it before speaking again

"Tenya...I'm afraid your brother maybe crippled. He got into a fight last night and was badly wounded. Doctors are working on him right now but its not looking good. Please call us Sweetie. I love you."

Tenya Iida buried his face into his hands as he wept, filled with sorrow over hearing what had happened to the one he looked up to the most.

A/N: That's it for this chapter. Review please