The festival was finally over. The winner of the festival was Katsuki Bakugo, just as he declared.
Sam was sitting in the student seating while everyone else gathered on the field for the award ceremony.
'Would the Chihuahua act his age for once—or go feral again?'
"It is time for the award ceremony!" Midnight exclaims.
Sam's thoughts are cut off when suddenly a platform rises from the ground. And at the top…
'What the fuck is that idiot doing.'
Was Bakugo, restrained like a wild beast. Ready to slaughter anything in his path.
'This brat is just embarrassing himself.'
"Tenya Iida was supposed to share 3rd place with Tokoyami, but he had a family emergency. Gotta love those familial bonds!"
"And who better to award the winners, than All Mi-"
"I AM HERE!!!!"
'Oh great…'
Midnight feels a bit silly because she ruined All Mights introduction. She apologizes and they continue.
'I wonder what happened to Iida?'
Sam learned that while he was getting some fresh air, Bakugo beat Tokoyami and Todoroki beat Iida. Not long after that, he left due to a family emergency.
Sam's thoughts are cut off once All Mights begins giving out the medals. He gives each of them awkward hugs.
'Eww…'
Finally, he went up to Bakugo, who was still seething and trying to maul the nearest thing to him.
All Mights takes off the mask that was keeping his mouth closed. He thought he was going to start barking about not wanting that medal. But Sam never predicted he would do this:
"If that damn Icy-Hot won't take me seriously, then how about you get your ass down here and fight me, Scarface!!!"
Everyone in the arena goes silent. Sam included.
'Did this brat really just call me out on live television?'
Sam felt a vein throbbing on his head. This was the last thing he needed. More exposure to the media.
'If THAT man discovers I live…' Sam shivered at the thought.
"What's wrong you coward?!? You think you're better than me?!?"
"Young Bakugo I-"
'Ignore it Sam…just ignore it.'
Sam was losing his patience. This whole festival has been nothing but a rollercoaster of stress for him.
"Get your ass down and fight me!! Are you gonna chicken out like Icy-Hot? Or do you think you're better since you went rampaging and beat up all those top tier heroes?!?"
Sam's patience finally snapped. He'd endured the festival, the games, the cheering crowds—but Bakugo kept poking the tiger. And now it had enough.
Sam stands up and takes off his sneakers and socks. He walks down the aisle. The moment Bakugo called him out, the cameras already captured him and now they are even following him as he descends the aisle.
The audience buzzed with excitement. They knew exactly who he was. To see the infamous quirkless monster face a powerful young hero is a spectacle they didn't want to miss. The civilian audience is already cheering this battle on.
Sam jumps down to the field after descending to a safe height to jump from, and walks to the field, barefoot and absolutely done with the bullshit.
"Sam Suzuki! You are not-"
Ring! Ring! Ring!
Midnight hears her phone ringing.
"Yes, principal?… what?!? Are you sure?!?… I understand…" she hangs up and sighs.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have just received word that one last match has been approved!"
""WHAT?!??"" The students and staff are shocked with this.
"Sam! Are you sure this is a good idea?!?" Deku runs up to the approaching Sam.
"…No. it's pretty fucking far from a good idea. But fuck it. I need to kick that little shits ass."
Sam walks towards the stage. Bakugo smirks. "Hey! Get me out of here! Scarface and I are finally fighting!!!"
All might feels conflicted. 'Is this…really a good idea, Nezu?' He sighs and undoes all Bakugo's restraints. Finally the victors podium is brought back below ground and the stage is back to how it was during the 1v1 battles.
"Well Ladies and gentlemen? It looks like you get an encore today." Mic says, hesitantly.
He shakes it off and gets back into his Mic mode.
"IN ONE CORNER, WE HAVE THE CHAMPION! NOT CONTENT WITH ONE VICTORY, HE WANTS A SECOND ONE!! THE WINNER OF THIS YEARS SPORTS FESTIVAL, KATSUKI BAKUGO!!!"
The audience starts cheering crazily. As Bakugo gets ready on his side of the arena. Sam is just standing on his side, eyes not locking off of Bakugo, making him shiver again. 'Damn you Scarface! I'm gonna kick your ass you quirkless freak!'
The other students returned to the student seating, nervous about this. Although they don't know if they are nervous for Sam, or Bakugo.
"AND IN THE OTHER CORNER!!! THE ENIGMA OF THE CENTURY!!! THE KID WHO NEVER GIVES UP!! THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL KID OF THE DECADE! SAM SUZUKI!!!!"
'Loud.' Is all Sam thinks.
The crowd erupts, looking forward to a big fight.
Midnight looks at both of them with worry. "Are you sure about this Sam?" He just nods.
She sighs. And raises her whip, making both Bakugo and Sam get ready.
Back in the students seating, the students are both excited and scared.
"This is the first time we get to see what Sam's capable of with our own eyes!" Sero says, somewhat excitedly.
"I mean, did you all forget how he made Bakugo kiss his desk on his first day?!?" Mineta says with a tremor.
"…what is the principal thinking? I mean Sam is a very qualified fighter, but with just his hands and feet, he is naked in front of Bakugo. If he had weapons, it would be more fair, but this-"
"No…"
Midoriya interrupts Momo's analysis.
"Sam…he has seen things none of us could imagine. He has lived through things we can't comprehend. You all saw how badly Endeavor burned Sam, right?" Everyone nodded.
"Sam doesnt need weapons." Midoriya said quietly. "He already has everything he needs. His brain."
This shocks everyone.
"Whoah…this is going to be intense." Kirishima is even serious.
Finally, Midnight sighs and once more decides to clarify if they want to continue.
"Sam…are you really sure?"
Sam didn't respond. He dropped into a CQC stance, ready to move at any second.
"Very well." She swings her whip down.
"FIGHT!!"