One for All (Part 8)

There were a dozen helicopters overhead. The screams and panicking of the students could be heard clear as day. The roaring of the four Nomus were echoing through the forest. Despite all of the noise, the area directly around Chris and All for One was completely silent. Chris had a confident smirk on his face. He couldn't tell what All for One was feeling, due to the mask. However, this was Chris's chance to get back at All for One for what he did to Jason and All Might. In his eyes, Chris blames All for One for everything that's happened: the League of Villains, Jason's kidnapping, all of it. Chris took a deep breath as he lowered himself into a combat stance. All for One raised an arm. "I'm going to enjoy tearing you apart."

In an instant, Chris was behind All for One. However, just as quickly, All for One turned and caught Chris's punch. The young hero was surprised, but quickly threw another punch. All for One raised his other hand to catch it, but Chris wasn't aiming for his body: Chris's punch hit the arm All for One had used to catch Chris's other arm. This forced All for One to let go. Chris jumped and spun in the air, landing a powerful kick to All for One's head. The force sent All for One flying, but the villain used his 'Air Walk' quirk to slow down and land on his feet. Chris was already in front of the villain though, arm reared back. All for One raised a hand again, but Chris used his forward hand to land a powerful jab to All for One's gut before following through with a right hook. All for One's mask cracked from the hit. The villain's fingertips turned to black as he fired the black energy tendrils. Chris jumped backwards and jumped again into the air. The tendrils arced upwards. One for All coursed through Chris's index finger. "Delaware…" He fired the shockwave. "...Smash!" The shockwave destroyed the tendrils and hit All for One in the chest. All for One planted one of his feet, meaning the shockwave only sent him back a few feet. Chris landed and smirked.

Chris lost his smile as All for One began to chuckle. "Impressive, Christopher. Truly impressive. I see you didn't spend the last six months sitting on your ass." He brushed the dust off of his suit. "One for All grows in strength every time it's passed on. That makes you the ninth user." Chris's eyes narrowed as All for One monologued. "I still vividly remember when All Might kicked down my door and beat me into a bloody pulp. He was still upset at what happened to the seventh user." All for One lifted up the tattered white cape covering his left arm. Chris suddenly realized why All Might looked so pissed off: that cape must've belonged to All Might's teacher, and now this bastard was wearing it like a badge of honor. All for One let the cape fall back to his side. "All Might was in his prime that day. It was before he lost most of his strength due to yours truly. But you… you're stronger than he ever was. It really is impressive, Christopher." All for One seemed to ponder his own words for a moment. "No, not Chris. You've been fighting the League of Villains ever since your first year at this school. You've risen against every challenge that's been sent against you." All for One put a hand over his heart. "Just as Jason has, you've earned the right to be addressed as a hero, Impact."

Chris scoffed. "I don't want or need your approval." The older villain lightly nodded his head, understanding Chris's words. "Very well." All for One rolled his neck. Chris could hear the popping in his neck. It was also a typical sign that fighting was about to begin again.

All for One brought his arms up, and his muscles began to expand. Not just his arms, like they did before firing shockwaves, but every single muscle on All for One's body grew. "Strength Booster times 10!" Chris lowered himself into a combat stance again. All for One let out an evil laugh. "Now the battle really begins, Impact!"