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Chapter 14 - festival

The Following Day

Nudist Beach Hidden Base

The group, now without Y/N, were watching a monitor of Honnouji Academy preparing for a major event.

Ryuko: What the hell is this?

Aikuro: A video feed from hidden cameras I had set up inside Honnouji Academy.

Tsumugu: If Ragyo Kiryuin is coming, too, this must be something big.

Ryuko: Ragyo Kiryuin?

Aikuro: The leading figure of the Kiryuin Conglomerate. She plans to conduct the final experiment at Honnouji Academy. Honnouji is an experimentation city. Goku Uniforms were created to study human resistance to Life Fibers.

Ryuko: Human sacrifices!?

Aikuro: Yes. Gather a mass of people wearing Life Fiber laced clothing in one spot and then instantly convert them into Life Fibers. That is the real purpose of the Cultural and Sports Grand Festival.

Ryuko: Wait! So you're saying that Y/N and Mako's parents are going to be eaten by their clothes!?

Aikuro: Put in simple terms, I suppose they will.

Ryuko: Screw that! No way am I gonna let that happen! I'm going to rescue Y/N again, and then beat down Ragyo and Satsuki Kiryuin!

Meanwhile

Honnouji Academy

Y/N, after getting dressed in his suit, began to walk to the front entrance of the academy. He adjusted his tie, his hand trembling slightly.

(Y/N): Why is my heart rate up? I took my meds this morning. Something feels... wrong. Like the air is heavy. -_-

As Y/N got closer he ran into the mass of people walking into the academy. Among the crowd Y/N spotted some familiar faces.

(Y/N): Ah! Mr. and Mrs. Mankanshoku!

Barazo: Y/N! It's good to see you!

Sukuyo: Hello Y/N! My, you look very dashing yourself.

(Y/N): Thanks.

Mataro: Hehehe. I sold my suit! I just painted on this tuxedo!

(Y/N): That explains the smell of acrylics.

Barazo: Hmm? Where is Ryuko and Mako?

(Y/N): sigh They're fine, they're... just running late.

Sukuyo: You're just going through a rough patch. Don't worry too much! When Mako told us you were her "bestie" it means that you're friends for life.

(Y/N): Thanks... I appreciate that.

As the group got closer Y/N noticed Rei waiting by an elevator on the side.

(Y/N): Ah! I have to go. I'll see you later!

Y/N met with Rei and the two of them entered the elevator together.

(Y/N): Are you sure the Director wants to see me? I'm just a transfer student.

Rei: Yes. The Director and her... associate... asked for you directly.

(Y/N): Associate?

The elevator opened to a long corridor leading to a luxurious VIP room. Inside, the walls were decorated with art, and a table was filled with high-quality food. Looking out the large window were two figures.

One was a woman with rainbow hair that seemed to glow.

The other was a tall man in a dark suit, his face obscured, breathing with a mechanical hiss.

(Y/N) froze. His pupils dilated. His hand instinctively flew to his chest, clutching the fabric over his scar.

(Y/N): No. That's impossible. I killed him. I blew his head off.

Ragyo: Are you just going to stand there?~

Ragyo turned her face part way and looked directly at Y/N.

Ragyo: I am so happy you remember me, (F/N) (L/N)~. My name is Ragyo Kiryuin. And this is my business partner.

The man turned. Though his face was scarred tissue from the nose up, Y/N recognized the presence. The aura of pure malice.

All For One: It has been a long time, young hero. Or should I say... retired student?

(Y/N): You.

Small explosions popped uncontrollably in Y/N's palms, scorching his new suit. His breathing became erratic.

(Y/N): How are you alive?! I saw your brain matter hit the pavement!

All For One: chuckles darkly You of all people should know that death is often... negotiable. I have crossed dimensions to expand my influence, and imagine my surprise to find the boy who ruined my face hiding here in a high school.

Ragyo: giggles Now, now. Save the hostility. We have a gift for you.

(Y/N): I don't want your gifts! I'm going to finish what I started!

Y/N stepped forward to blast them, but suddenly, his body locked up. He couldn't move.

All For One: wags finger Now, now. Don't be rude. We went through the trouble of tailoring this suit just for you. It has a special... binding agent.

Ragyo: Indeed. Please, sit and watch the show. After the festival, we can talk about your "reward" in greater... detail~.

(Y/N): struggling against his own muscles You bastards...

A Few Minutes Later

The Great Culture and Sports Festival

With all the residents of Honno City accounted for, the Festival finally began. Satsuki gave her speech, and Ragyo made her grand, blinding entrance.

(Y/N): Paralyzed in his seat -_- The fuck is she wearing? And why is he just standing there watching like he owns the place?

Ragyo: Ladies and gentlemen! The world is clothing. Life Fibers are the ruler of this world. I, Ragyo Kiryuin, know and carry out their will!

(Y/N): Internal I need to pop a pill... heart rate is too high... can't move...

Ragyo pushed a button and suddenly the clothes that the crowd were wearing began to slowly encase them. The entire arena erupted into a panic.

(Y/N): Oh my god!... They're eating them!

All For One: Magnificent, isn't it? A quirkless society, yet they have achieved a singularity through textiles. It's fascinating.

(Y/N): You're sick.

The Same Time - Outside

Ryuko, Aikuro, Tsumugu, and Mako arrived. Aikuro used his DTR mech to jump into the stadium.

Ryuko: I'm putting an end to this, Satsuki Kiryuin!

Ragyo: Oh, so you are Ryuko Matoi?

Before Ragyo could continue, she was cut off by a blade piercing through her chest.

Ragyo: What are you playing at, Satsuki?

Satsuki: The time for speeches is over, Director.

Satsuki impaled her mother further and pinned her to the cross decoration.

Satsuki: As of this moment, Satsuki Kiryuin and Honnouji Academy are in rebellion against you!

(Y/N): Wow. stares blankly Did not see that coming. Family therapy is gonna be awkward.

All For One: Observe calmly Predictable. The daughter seeks to usurp the mother.

Ragyo's assistant, Rei, tried to attack but was stopped by Gamagoori. Inumuta used jamming needles to free the audience from the Life Fibers.

Satsuki: Behold the might of Honnouji Academy!

(Y/N): Double-cross. Nice. Now if I could just MOVE MY LEGS.

Ragyo: Regenerates the stab wound You became a monster the moment you threw away your humanity.

Satsuki: I did nothing of the sort.

Ragyo summoned her army of mind-controlled One-Star students. The battle began.

(Y/N): -_- Hmmmm.... I'd really like to help... but for some reason.... I can't quite seem to move my limbs.... And how long was this suit white?

The suit suddenly grew a white eye, and began to morph.

All For One: Whispering to Y/N Do enjoy the ride. This suit, Reiketsu, is designed to bypass your motor functions entirely. It effectively turns you into a passenger in your own body. A feeling I'm sure you hate.

(Y/N): I'm gonna blow you up again...

Ragyo: Hmmmm~ How can this day get any more perfect? Ah. I know snaps finger Go... my knight~

With a loud boom Y/N launched from the VIP box and crash landed in front of Ryuko and Satsuki.

Ryuko: Y/N!!!

Satsuki: (L/N)! What are you doing?

Y/N was wearing his suit, but its colors were reversed, white dominance with black trim.

Ragyo: I wish for you two to meet my knight in shining armor~ (F/N) (L/N)!

(Y/N): -_- You know... if i could move any part of my body beneath my neck, I would totally leave right now...

Ryuko: What the hell are you wearing!?

Senketsu: I think it's a Kamui...

Ragyo: That is the very special gift that I gave my hero.~ Kamui Reiketsu.

(Y/N): -_- "Cold Blood"? Fitting name for something made by these psychos. Sigh Run, guys. Seriously.

Nui: Wow! You look amazing!

(Y/N): -_- Oh look, it's the other headache...

Ragyo: Go... my knight~ snaps fingers

Y/N lunged at Satsuki and Ryuko. They managed to dodge but when Y/N's fist hit the ground, the whole city shook. Explosive sweat ignited on impact, sending a shockwave through the stadium.

Ryuko: What the hell!?

Satsuki: How much power do you have!?

(Y/N): I don't think I should answer that question... mostly because I'm not the one driving!

Senketsu: That suit is taking control of Y/N's nervous system!

Ryuko: How the hell do we stop it!?

(Y/N): Oh boy. Here I come again.

Y/N moved at a speed neither could see, boosted by explosions from his feet. He kicked them both into a wall.

Ryuko: ACK!! You ass!

Satsuki: Just keep Y/N at bay! I'm gonna go after my mother!

Ryuko charged at Y/N and used all the force she had to knock him back.

(Y/N): Thank god this suit can't really use my Quirk correctly, if it knew how to use AP Shot, you guys would be swiss cheese...

Ryuko started to swing her blade in a flurry of strikes at Y/N, using the dull end.

(Y/N): block Ow! dodge Stop hitting me!

Ryuko: You're the dumbass that put on a suit that's trying to kill me!

(Y/N): block In my defense, the guy who murdered me was in the room! I was distracted!

Ryuko: Murdered you?! What are you talking about?!

(Y/N): Long story! Watch out for the left hook!

Y/N's body threw a punch he didn't want to throw. Ryuko took it to the face.

Ryuko: GAH!! You better not be enjoying this!

(Y/N): I'm not! I swear!... (whisper) maybe a little bit...

Ryuko: I heard that!

While Ryuko fought Y/N, Satsuki engaged Ragyo. Satsuki decapitated her mother again, but Ragyo's body moved on its own, punching Satsuki.

Ragyo: So long as a single thread of my neck stays connected, my body can regenerate.

(Y/N): Watching from corner of his eye Ah. Regenerator. I hate those. Just like the Nomus.

Ragyo defeated Satsuki easily, revealing she was wearing Junketsu underneath her dress. She blasted Satsuki into unconsciousness. Then, Ragyo transformed into Life Fiber Override: Godrobe Junketsu.

(Y/N): I think she is too old to be wearing something like that... -_-

Suddenly Y/N's body disarmed Ryuko, wrapped her arms behind her and held her in place. Ragyo appeared next to Ryuko.

Ragyo: That said, that daughter of mine did bring me someone I never thought I'd meet.

(Y/N): Lady, let her go. Don't do this.

Ragyo forced her hand into Ryuko's chest.

Ryuko: GUUUUUH!!!

(Y/N): NO!

Ragyo slowly pulled out Ryuko's heart. It wasn't flesh and blood... it was sparkling red Life Fibers.

Satsuki: Impossible!

(Y/N): o_0

Ragyo: Ryuko Matoi, your body has been fused with Life Fibers, just like mine. And here I thought you were dead, daughter of mine!

Ryuko: gasp Ah. Ah.

Ryuko stared wide eyed at her heart.

(Y/N)'s eyes widened. The image burned into his mind. A hand through the chest. The helplessness. The pain he felt when AFO blew a hole in his heart.

Flashback: The rubble. The blood. AFO laughing. His heart stopping.

(Y/N): Pupils constrict I... I won't watch this again.

All For One: (Via earpiece in the suit) Do you see, Y/N? You couldn't save yourself, and now you can't save her. You are simply destined to watch people die with holes in their chests.

(Y/N): Shut... UP!

Ragyo: Hahaha! Together at la-

BOOM

A massive explosion, brighter and hotter than anything Y/N had produced at the academy so far, erupted from Y/N's skin. The force was so great it shredded the control fibers of Kamui Reiketsu.

Ragyo was cut off when a fist, wreathed in blinding orange light, collided with her face and sent her rocketing to the other end of the arena.

Rei: Lady Ragyo!

Nui: Lady Ragyo!

Ryuko fell to her knees, clutching her chest. She looked to her left.

Y/N stood there. The white suit was tattered, smoke pouring off his body. His "lazy" expression was gone. His teeth were bared, his eyes glowing with murderous intent. He was breathing hard, clutching his own chest where his scar lay, but his other fist was aimed right at where Ragyo landed.

(Y/N): Lady... for doing what you just did... and for making me work with him... you're about to find yourself on the business end of my foot.

Ragyo: gasp Gah! pant How did you break the conditioning?!

(Y/N): And it's going... cracks knuckles right through your rib cage.

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