Take down B - Cat Cat Bird [event]

If Jace were a more proud, traditional sort of person he might feel ashamed as he stood in the entrance of the arena, he was the only boy in the group and also the least muscular one by far. Yusaku, who Jace was predictably standing next too, or behind depending on your point of view, was technically a boy in mind and spirit but being a robot also removed the metallic boy from anything involving muscles or anything involving human systems really. But Jace was not a traditional sort of person, in fact in most ways he was the exact opposite of a traditional boy, the shy boy currently standing behind, or hiding behind depending on your point of view, his robotic roommate Yusaku.

It wasn't his first Sports Festival, the boy has been through this every year. But it never really got easier, the huge crowd all around, cheering, screaming, the feeling of all eyes on him. And while it wasn't his first Sports Festival, it was his last, this being his final year at the hero school, and this being the very last event being held. And to add onto the stress, he was one for two right now in the events and how successful they've gone. While Jace's abilities made him highly suited for something like the rescue event, in the disaster event he was far less effective. Beyond having been able to literally sniff out people in rubble, he couldn't really offer much beyond inform someone else of their position, he couldn't even rescue those he found given his lack of physical strength. So everything was riding on his performance here, and how well he did, and it showed.

... Jace didn't really have much of an initial greeting as he stuck to hiding behind the robotic cat boy and his best friend as they finally made an entrance, or cowering behind depending on your point of view. But what Jace was met with was almost a comforting sight, his eyes rising as he lightly grabbed Yu from behind, peeking from behind the boy at the dark urban landscape. While the other two arenas had been made to look like cities as well, it had been more sparse and spread out, but here it was building to building with only the artificial moon lighting the artificial night sky. It was the perfect playground for a stealth based hero like Jace. Oh! The surprised exclamation from the ginger boy very much contrasted with setting that was being made for this city of the night, a cult holding the urban landscape hostage, along with a act first and figure the rest out later attitude. Perhaps not the most procedural of approaches, especially given Jace came from a law enforcement background, but rescuing people was never the wrong thing to do. Even if the practical boy was the pragmatic sort, he did still hold the ideals of a hero.

And this pragmatism was reflected in his hero costume, a dark flak jacket that cut off at his waist, underneath it a darker variation of their gym shirt due to the convenience that came with it being flame proof. On top of that he was also wearing a type of dark cargo capris as well, and open toed sandals with no socks. He looked exactly how one might imagine a more modern ninja might look, the only thing contrasting with his night garb being his red hair, acting as a beacon in the night. But Jace wasn't the only one here who was at home in the darkness. Specifically, the hero facing them, the moonlight at his back as it shined down on him just barely showing his identity in the distance. The shadow hero that was Blood Night.

And Jace wasn't the only one who's attention he'd caught, everyone was looking up with rapt eyes and ears now, watching his every move as they faced each other in silence. Chikako was paying especially close attention, Jace seeing the her eyes move and the slight twists of her body as she tried to take in every detail out of the corner of his own eyes. He wanted that he knew her at least a little, having shared the same class with her and Yu for the past three years, but the girl he was looking at now had no resemblance to the gentler looking girl of before, to the point if he didn't know who she was his initial guess would have been they were different people altogether. But he'd have still figured it out sooner than later, and that was due to the fact he knew her scent, and as everyone tried to learn every detail of the scenery around them Jace remained behind Yusaku, and there the boy would transform. It was nothing major, his ears growing pointed as his hair grew tufted, and his teeth and nails growing sharper showing just why he was wearing open toed sandals. And the most noticeable thing about him, the tail that would grow out. All in all it only took a few seconds, a minor transformation compared to many others. But while transformed the world was born anew, smells and sounds from all around the city born anew and amplified. The light footsteps of two more joining the hero atop the rooftop, Jace knowing they were there before even seeing them. The smell of the three of them intermingling, the most powerful of which was the nauseatingly familiar stench of blood. And un the night, Jace's eyes pierced through the darkness, his transformation giving him near night vision. But, while he could see in the night, he didn't have enhanced vision, so the two new far away figures remained just that, far away figures.

And the tension that was brewing so finely was broken immediately by the fourth person, a girl Jace had never met before. He knew absolutely nothing about this energetic, pink haired girl, only knowing her quirk simply due to the fact that there were giant wings on her back that kinda gave it away. And she'd immediately get right into strategy, turning to Yusaku and talking straight up nonsense to what he could only assume was anyone not in the know. Or at least he hoped so for Yusaku's sake. Sphinx? Brother? Jace was talking to himself here, repeating things in an attempt to convince himself he wasn't just losing it. Did Yusaku know her brother? Did he visit her house during vacation or something? While Jace had roomed with Yusaku since their second year he wasnt the robot boys keeper, although he'd never really stayed out overnight anywhere to his knowledge. Had it just been a visit? Had it happened during their first year? And this wasn't even going into whatever "Sphinx" meant, which Jace wasn't even going to try. But he didn't have much time to continue wandering about the conversation going on in front of him as soon the topic turned to him. The pink haired girl went on, saying how to Jace's great surprise, there seemed to be some knowledge about Jace's skills in stealth as a form of gossip in UA. She'd also continue about basic strategy, but now Jace was caught up in that first part.

Wh-What you hear? W-Wait!...What do you mean...Why are people talking about... The boy who had already been nervous was now getting continually more flustered, confused as to how he of all people had become a product of the rumor mill that existed in UA. And he'd get clearly more upset at this development, requiring some possible intervention from someone close to help him catch his breath.

The students were ready to go, and the leading players clearly defined at the head of the group. For now there were no traps, no tricks. This was a level playing field both sides had to use. Pro heroes and sidekicks vs an entire graduating year of UA students. It seemed like a fair enough fight, maybe a slight advantage that could lay on either side. The numbers and the experience difference made it hard to tell at a glance, but Blood Night and his sidekicks wouldn't show any hint of underestimating their opponents here. They couldn't dare afford to. They'd seen what some of these kids were capable of, in apprenticeships that made the news or past years sports festivals. They all knew they had to be vigilant.

"Howler. Lead the charge."

As the buzzer sounded those were Blood Night's last words to his party. As if in tune with the buzzer itself, the villain portraying hero burst into a small cloud of bats, dispersing enough that it would be hard to spot him against the 'dark sky' of the simulated city street. Unlike him however his sidekicks dropped down into the street themselves. Some bounded off of nearby buildings for a safe descent, others glided down on wings, feather and skin alike.

The leader, the one Blood Night referred to as Howler (though none of the students would have been close enough to hear that) leapt down, with no safety net. His clothes tore off his body as his form grew larger and more beastly, a furious snarl as fur burst from his skin, and his snout extended. He hit the tarmac, feet digging into the street. He reared back slowly, finally letting out the lycan howl he was named for, before lurching forward once again. His eyes set on the students.

Blood Night reformed on one of the rooftops above, though he remained out of sight as best he could, observing the fight, watching the students as they would go. It was up to them to find him afterall, assuming they could even take him out if they did.

Howler on the street let out a snarl, gesturing to his fellow sidekicks behind him.

"2 of you down each side street. I got the main road. MOVE!" He barked out his final word before turning his eyes back on the group ahead. In an alarmingly short time he barged down the street on all fours, and would make a hefty swipe at the metal clad Angel. Two kids in one package? They had to be dealt with first, surely.

Chikako watched the events play out in front of her, careful not to make any sudden movements into she decided it was for the best to do so. Tenbi did not move either, staying close to it's master incase there was an surprise attack waiting for her. She nodded at Angel to acknowledge the things she said and stuff her hands into her pockets inside of her outfit's pants. However, her attention focused when she saw Howler approaching at quite frightening speeds towards the group. Chikako was going to try and intercept the charging Lycan but it seemed that Angel was going to be the one that took initiative that regard.

She would stay an observer for now and began to walk towards them but making sure to keep a safe distance so that Tenbi could react to the Howler's superior speed. Chikako wasn't afraid of taking a few hits with Tenbi either, while Tenbi seemed to be at a lower league then this sidekick it was not by much. His C-Rank durability will surely make it so he isn't blown away in one go. More over, there was nothing that seemed to indicate that this werewolf was someone with enhanced durability. A man that seemed to be a glasscanon, to Chikako's deductions.

'From the look of things, it is only this guy for a while? Noone else is out and about, unless there is some kind of stealth quirk at play here', Chikako deduced as she nodded. 'While I am sure Angel is more then capable, the man's experience surely will help him more then it help her. I'll send in Tenbi for now as backup', Chikako thought to herself what she would do before coming to the conclusion to send Tenbi in as support. Tenbi Skeleton wings were not just for show, after all, they were also useful for flight. Tenbi flied towards the scene, letting out a bit of a roar as he approached and was like an raven waiting for an opening. If Howler managed to avoid Angel's moves, it would immediately use that time to fly in and attempt to use his spikes on his legs to slice at the howler's legs just enough to try and disable his movements if not at least slow him down. Not giving any rest in the onslaught, to make up for Tenbi lack of speed versus the much faster opponent. Though, if Angel's attack did go through Tenbi would fly up higher and fly towards the wolf while maintaining distance. Chikako did not plan on using to much of her energy just yet, this was after all the opening act, it would be foolish to go all out in the beginning and become an burnout star at the end.

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TLDR:

Chikako nods at Angel to say she been listening to what she is signing.

Chikako notices that the wolf man is charging, doesn't quite engage yet seeing that he was going for Angel first. Keeps distance, knowing its more useful to not use all her energy on the first opponent. Chikako deduces the correct move is to send in her summon to support for now, incase there is any extra moments for him to do some damage after coming to the self-thought conclusion that the wolf man has no durability.

Tenbi flies off from Chikako and attacks the man's legs if he dodges Angel's attack thinking pressure is the only way the much slower Tenbi will get a solid hit. Tenbi (C rank damage) aiming for his leg to try and disable his movements. If they don't dodge, they will just fly higher up and follow. Chikako is not moving.