Lost in the Darkness

Chapter 15

Izu remained stiff and rigid next to me. After Midnight revealed the point of the game it became . . . difficult for Izu instantaneously.

This game is made to throw Izu into the gutter in the harshest way possible. Which means I'm going to have to participate somewhat seriously in the round.

My irritation with the hero increased as this whole thing became a whole lot harder.

"Now then, I will explain the rules of the cavalry battle. The time limit is fifteen minutes. Each team is worth the total of its members' points and the riders will wear the headband with that number on their foreheads."

"Teams will try to grab each other's headbands until time runs out and try to keep as many points as they can. Stolen headbands must be worn from the neck up. So the more you steal, the harder it'll be to manage them! And the most important thing is that even if your headband gets stolen, or if your team falls, you're not out!"

I see. So since there are 46 people, there will be twelve or fourteen teams on the field the whole time depending on how many members are on a team. This is a game of strategy with the different point variations.

"During the game, it'll be a cruel fight where you can use your Quirks! But it is still a Cavalry Battle. You'll get a red card for attacks that are trying to make people fall on purpose! You'll be removed immediately!" She warned, to which I heard Kacchan cluck his tongue in annoyance.

I sweat dropped. Same old Kacchan.

"Now, you have fifteen minutes to build your teams. Start!" Midnight called.

I glanced at Izu as people shouted, looking for teammates. He was thinking carefully, ignoring the sounds that roamed around us. Everyone was mainly wanting to team up with Kacchan and Todoroki, but no crowd surrounded Izu.

Solely because he is the top prize and everyone's target.

"Izu." He jumped slightly and turned to me. "What is it, Kiri-Nee?" I sighed, smiling lightly, and ruffled his hair. "Make sure you get some good people on your team."

He blinked in surprise. "Eh? Kiri-Nee, you're not going to be on my team?" He asked, a bit of hurt in his voice.

"Izu, I'd need to be a rider to reach my potential, and you need to be the rider for your potential. In this game, us teaming up isn't going to be the best option. Right?"

I could see the gears turning in his head as he realized I was right. "I see. That's true. Although your Quirk is impressive, it's more useful if you were a rider. I need to be on a team that can help run off. You're a fighting type." He began to murmur.

I chuckled at his habit and nodded. "Exactly. Make sure you get a good roster. Good-Luck. Well, later."

He smiled at me. "Good luck." He spoke softly as I walked into the crowd. I watched as everyone began to team up with their classmates and sighed.

Who would let me join? Hm. "Hey, you!" Ah. I turned to see a girl with orange hair pulled into a pony-tail and bright green eyes. She smiled at me, hand on her hip. "You want to be on our team?" She pointed to two other girls.

One girl has long, wavy, dark green hair and matching upturned eyes. The other has long brown hair kind of in the shape of a mushroom and covers her eyes.

I nodded, walking over to her. "Sure. Nozomi Kiriya." I introduced myself. The orange haired girl grinned. "Kendo Itsuka. That's Tokage Setsuna and Komori Kinoko. We're from Class B, right next door to your class." She introduced her friends.

I nodded. She knew what class I was in. "So, what's your Quirks?" I asked. Kendo chuckled. "Straight to business, I like it. Well, my Quirk is Large Fists." She informed me. I nodded and glanced at the other two.