Chapter 20

Pony watched Lee's back as he was leaving her alone here, with his trust on her.

It seemed that Lee was going to look for Ibara Shiozaki. The girl who was responsible for the vines.

Because of the plants, the sunlight was blocked, and the dark shadow filled the room. Eventually, it meant that their classmate, Shihai, would reveal himself soon. She kept her guard up.

Pony may look timid and naïve, thanks to her eyes and short built. But in fact, she could use her brain in the fight. She kept floating around the room nonstop, as she didn't want to be a fixed target.

*Bang*

She could hear Lee make another hole in the wall.

Thinking about him, it was hard, and embarrassing to talk around him. Not only she accidentally insulted him, but he was handsome and more than that…. He wore like a stripper, plus his built, which made it hard to stay here alone with him.

'Monoma, that *** I'll never speak to him again.'

Now, it's more comfortable to work here while being alone.

"Pony."

A scary, ghost-like voice came from behind her. It must be him, over there. Turning quickly, she shot another pair of horns from her head, which only pierced the wall. Growing another pair instantly, Pony opened her eyes wide as she realised what happened.

"Too late, you got distracted."

The direction of the voice has changed as Shihai revealed himself from the roof, half of his body sinking in the shadow.

Pony shot another pair of horns at him.

"Give up Pony."

Shihai bent to the roof again, vanishing completely. Now, all he has to do is to secure the false bomb and his team would win.

It was good that Lee, who can use his aura to pull him out, wasn't here. That person surely hates losing.

While Pony was looking up, left and right, Shihai decided that it was the perfect chance for him to get the win. So he made up his mind to reveal himself from down, next to the rocket.

Poor Pony, she looked too innocent that he didn't want to do that.

But well, winning is the purpose.

From beneath, Shihai revealed himself as he got off the ground, that moment, Pony looked at him.

Shihai smiled; it's too late for the girl. He was standing next to the bomb, and he would be able to secure the win as all he needed to touch the bomb. Pony wouldn't have time to shoot another pair of horns at him.

That moment, he was surprised as Pony spoke in English, "Got Ya!"

Behind Shihai, he felt a pair of horns piercing his shirt and lifting him up, making him float.

Pony made peace gesture with both of her hands, "You are captured, give up."

"Ha." Shihai lifted both of his hands. "I didn't think that you could control two pairs at once."

"I know, so it's our victory."

"No, there still Ibara."

"Lee would be with her." Pony said. "He would be more than enough."

"I don't think so. She is hiding well." Shihai didn't resist when Pony landed on the ground, tied him as she sent the other pair of horns to open the window. The horse girl got him for sure.

-o-O-o-

Inside one of the room, Ibara was joining her hands together. Her braided green hair stretched to the ground, as these vines grew and went to attack her opponent.

Her flawless face shook for a brief as she immediately cut the connection. Her hair was now back length again as it made a crown-like around her forehead.

She didn't know why, but each time Lee touches her veins, the green ones, they would explode and she wouldn't be able to control them.

'What's going on?'

Opening her black eyes, she was in dilemma.

She felt something like ripples invading the veins, making the water explode within them.

"Okay, they got separate, I just need to set some traps."

"But first, I need to shield myself."

Ibara joined her hands together, closed her eyes, and a shield of veins covered this room, and her a wall covered her back.

-o-O-o-

I was in front of this girl, Ibara, my green-haired classmates.

After using Hamon to detect the source of the veins, I decided to sneak here.

How did I, without her noticing?

Well, that was too simple, as instead of walking, I thought, what it would be if I crawled on the roof.

During the last time, I could learn how to walk on water after hard training to control the Hamon.

But, using the ripples to stick to solid objects was much easier than walking on water.

Looking at my classmate down, I think she didn't notice me.

My feet let the roof first, then, my fingers which supported my weight.

Landing lightly, I used Hamon to transfer the shockwave from my fall to the room below.

Seeing that she was still closing her eyes, and flinching that she heard the sound of something falling in another room, I swept my forehead.

'I'll call this move, Silent Falling overdrive.'

I think that this battle trial was the best way to improve my use over the Ripple.

I crossed my arm and looked at the ignorant girl at who was in front of her.

Ibara was a girl of medium height, 167 cm, with a flawless pale face. Her hair was unique, thorn-covered vines for hair, but in class, it's braided, one set wrapped around her forehead a couple of times. She was in good shape as I saw, an hourglass figure, and was joining her hands like praying.

Her hero costume consists of a plain white robe and black knee-high boots. It fit her well as she was in the position of praying.

Don't get me wrong, it's just a casual praising. And my girlfriend is watching.

'Good Grief.' I looked at her, not feeling to give her a punch while she is praying.

'For some reason, this outfit reminds me of ancient Greeks…'

I turned my head, looking for strings.

-o-O-o-

The other of students in the watching room was watching the match with intense. There were only a few more teams before they go to the cafeteria and eat.

There was a limited time for the villain team to win, and Lee didn't seem to be in a hurry as he only crossed his arms.

"This Kiddo," All Might was nodding. Lee was having a chance to finish this fight, as his opponent in his range; but as it seems, he didn't seems to be interesting to blow his classmate's face, despite this being a trial battle.

"Lee. Do something."

Everyone turned their head to Itsuka who yelled all of the sudden before trying to take something.

After looking at the screen, Itsuka stopped, "not that!"

Lee was tying his foe who has yet to figure out what was going on.

'Tsk… it's not wrong, but…'

She didn't like to see her boyfriend tying another girl.

It just made her feel strange, bad.

Wouldn't just punching her would be better.

-o-o-o-

Ibara, after sending her veins to trap the room where she heard the sounds, opened her eyes slowly.

This should be enough to get over this competition.

"It's already over."

When she let her hands down, and her opened eyes picked up the sight in front of her, her heart almost jumped out of her chest.

She couldn't move her hands any more. She was still in the praying position.

Opening her eyes, she noticed Lee, lying on the ground and checking his phone.

Ibara, at that moment, tried to move unconsciously.

*Bang*

She fell down; her feet were tied as well, by normal strings. She couldn't control them, and she realised that her opponent was here for enough time that he was done tying her and now was having a good time.

Not only that, but All Might didn't announce the victorious.

"Finally, you're awake."

Lifting her head, she saw that Pony was next Lee, who just stood up with his stripper outfit.

"Angel-San, you are amazing."

Pony jumped and clapped Lee's hand.

"Good job holding your own."

Lee didn't tell Ibara that he used Ripple on her head, turning her numb, so she wouldn't feel him tying her.

Ibara lowered her head, biting her lip, and said, "I lost; I was ignorant." She then looked at Lee, frowning, "do you like making surprises like this. You could just finish things over."

"Give me a break; you were praying, so I didn't want to cut you." Lee shook his head.

Ibara lowered her head, admitting defeat.

"Team Villains win." All Might announced.

-o-O-o-

After that, we untied our rivals and went back to the watching room. Pony was upset and didn't want to talk anymore the moment we entered the room.

That reminded me, Neito. He likes to troll for sure.

Standing in front of my classmates, to see the rest of the match, classmates gave us thumb-ups. We did well for sure. But that was over.

All Might gave the best player card to Pony, as a villain. He must be blind or whatever. I didn't care anyway.

"Good Job Kiddos. Now, team G vs Team A."

After hearing All Might, I saw Neito smiling in my direction. He looked at Pony who scoffed. Neito just let a silent laugh.

"How was your teamwork?" Looking at me, he asked. He must be thinking that I was trolled.

"She told me, what is the translation of how we say hit your feet with hummer." I was being sarcastic as I smiled. "Never saw that coming."

This guy had silly jokes for sure. Neito smiled, "no need to be upset; just teasing a classmate; you can take that for sure."

"Yes, I can." I turned my back and used my bigger body to cover him. "Just don't teach young girl bad jokes. You don't know what may happen to you."

"Just joking with you. What can happen?"

"Getting your foot hit by a hammer." I pushed my scarf back.

Star Platinum put a hand in Neito's mouth.

Turning my head at him, I saw him opening his eyes widely.

He was unable to speak now, and no one would see it. Holding back not to break him, I made Star Platinum gives his feet a small hit that was more or less than a hit with a club. Neito couldn't even scream at all, and his c.o.c.ky smile had vanished now.

Now, I understood how Itsuka felt when dealing with such a person.

"Ouch. You have no sense of humour." Neito forced a smile. Despite the pain he was at, he didn't scream or went to All Might to tell him. That was the only good thing in his personality that I saw so far.

Pa.

"Not again." Neito held his head as Itsuka chopped his neck, making him fall.

She then looked at me, "we need to talk."

I nodded with my head and smiled. Staring for a brief at each other, she smiled back.

"You let me blown yesterday," I said.

She titled her head, I swear that her hero outfit made her look better in my eyes.

"Well, surprising, isn't it."

She didn't seem to expect that turn in the events.

I admit; maybe some Hamon made the kiss better. But I don't remember using them. But why else a high-school girl would insert her tongue in first date's kiss, and looked like she enjoyed it. I need to try that, maybe a new Overdrive technique would be created.

"Want to talk somewhere else." I looked over All Might, only a few battles left before we have a lunch break. "Some privacy would be more appreciated."

"Sure? I'd like that too." she nodded firmly.

"You guys…" before Neito said anything, Kendo chopped his neck, making him fall again.