Chapter One

Rage- Consuming

"Will… Will you be my girlfriend, Mary?" Reidi asked, holding a flower out to the girl in front of him. His parents smiled at him as they watched. The whole class was attached to the moment at hand.

"No, Reidi, you're weird and you don't even have a quirk yet." Mary responded, turning her nose up at him. Reidi's eyes started watering as he heard the roaring laughter of his classmates. Mary stuck her tongue out at him. He grew angry.

"Reidi, don't worry, you'll have it soon…" Ofbeldi, his brother, said to him. But Reidi didn't hear it. He didn't see much anymore. Just red. Just rage.

Only wrath consumed him. And the laughter turned into screams.

"Fuck!" He shouted breathlessly, sitting up on the train's seat. His voice was deep, gravelly, and had a thick accent to it. A very peculiar accent. He shook the dream from his mind, letting himself calm down and breathe. The sun was rising as the train came to a stop at Musutafu. He stood up, stretching as far as his garments let him. He got off the train and saw his escort. An older man with a chauffeur outfit on.

"Mr. Stridsson, this way, please." The old man said. He gestured outside the train platform to a limousine parked on the street.

"Call me Reidi. Everyone reserves Mr. Stridsson for my brother." Reidi said, sliding his hand over his long, brownish-blonde hair.

"Of course, Reidi. Now, your father requested you to be placed in the best and most productive Hero Course. When we arrive at U.A., I shall return your belongings to your new residency while you integrate yourself into the school." The old man explained, gathering the suitcases that Reidi carried with him, leaving him with his backpack. He sighed and started following the man.

"Storg, you're a good man." Reidi said as they walked out to the limo. Storg nodded and grinned to him.

"Thank you, Reidi. Much appreciated. Now, we must depart. The school is a long drive from this station." Storg said, putting the cases in the trunk. But before he could close it, Reidi stopped him by grabbing the lid. He opened one of the cases, in it was a device the size of his forearm and an axe. A very beautiful and intricate axe with a large head and a medium-length handle. Maybe a two and a half foot handle at best with a dragon head carved into the pommel.

"My axe and shield. I might need them. Either way, I always carry them…" Reidi said as he pulled the axe out and set his bag on the ground. Over his right shoulder was a leather belt strap with a small, hook-like piece of metal that he hung the axe on from its head. He then took the other device and rolled up his sleeve. He placed it on his arm, locking into place. It was black and intricately designed. The metal was crafted with a small wave. He flicked a small switch with his thumb and the device sprung into a round shield. It was segmented, almost like an orange when cut open. The segments were a blood red color and a rune sat in each. Elder Futhark, reading 'To Defend is My Life'. In the center was the wavy, blood red design of a sun. He retracted it with a snap.

"Of course, sir. Do as you wish. I doubt many will try to stop you." Storg said, continuing to close the trunk when Reidi was done. Reidi slung his bag over his left shoulder, as to avoid the axe head blade and the smaller, rear head blade. He then got in the limo as Storg bade him. The man closed the door and soon they were off.

I feel better with my axe… Reidi thought as he dozed off again, leaning heavily on the comfortable seat, setting his axe off to the side.

"Sir, please get up. You must be on your way. We've arrived." Storg said, waking Reidi from his sleep. He sighed, grabbing his axe and getting out of the limousine. He hooked his axe and turned towards the school in the distance.

"Great. Sure. See you later." Reidi said, shaking Storg's arm, holding him by the forearm. Storg smiled and gestured ahead.

"Your future awaits. Make an impression, and show them the power of the Gods."

U.A. High: Auditorium:

What the fuck, dad? You're a Pro, why couldn't I just get in on recommendation? Reidi asked himself as he listened to the trial for entrance into U.A., as expressed by Present Mic. Reidi didn't like the man very much. He felt his annoyance level rise as his muscles grew stronger.

Hmm… maybe this is why. He wanted me to get angry, get better at using my power by putting me through bullshit he knew I'd hate. Reidi thought as he grew a wicked smile. He saw all of the robots on the board, noting the one that lacked any point value. He was determined to take one down, if he could. Nothing rubbed him the wrong way more than a machine being able to fight. Machines had no sense of honor.

Well, I suppose I'll have to crush them all.

Looking out across the false city he had been let into, Reidi sighed, not quite liking the setting as much as he thought he would. Everything is slightly more cramped than he wanted it to be, and it smelled weird. Almost like they actually put a sewage system in it. He was surrounded by a group of people whom he knew nothing of. None of them looked any more special than the next. He was the only one who stood out. Tall, muscular, long hair. His icy blue eyes scanned the city as the alarm to start went off. Everyone excepting him charged off into the city.

"Hmm… where could the robots be? I wonder if they're sending them in our direction… or…" Reidi thought as he pulled his axe off of his back. Not one staff member in the school dared question him about it. They all must've recognized it. It had been his father's, after all. He ripped his shirt off, tossing it away. He left his jeans and boots on, as well as silvery necklace with a hammer amulet on his chest. Shirtless, he started jogging into the city. It wasn't long before he rolled out of the way of a rocket being fired at him. He had heard the machine before it had even decided to appear to him. He cocked his right arm back and threw his axe with as much force as he could muster. The blade cracked the robot's face and split its head in half. He flexed his hand and the axe dislodged itself, returning to his hand with a snap as he caught it. The small wristband on his right arm stopped vibrating.

"There, now for the next one." Reidi said, turning and walking further into the concrete jungle. He could hear the judges talking above, not really paying attention to his group of examinees.

That was about to change.

"Here we go." Reidi said as he found the other students trying desperately to fight the robots before them. None of them seemed to possess any fighting ability. One of them became entrapped when three robots surrounded him. Reidi grew annoyed at the boy's weakness.

"Come on, lad! FIGHT!" Reidi shouted, charging forward and launching his axe. It planted itself in a robot's head as he leaped onto another, smashing his bare fist into the metal of its head. His fist held up just fine, but the robot's head was another story as it was pulverized from the blow. He jumped, recalling his axe and slamming the blade down onto the third robot's head with both hands. The blow split the machine down the middle and cracked the ground as it landed. The robot exploded, forcing Reidi to jump back and stand before the boy.

"Truly, you tried to stand your ground. Men need brothers on the battlefield. Do not let soulless machines strike fear into your heart." Reidi said, holding a hand out to the boy. He took it and Reidi pulled him to his feet.

"Wow… thanks. You're super strong, what's your quirk!?" the boy asked him. Reidi shook his head, turning to face the numerous robots behind him.

"You'd be better off ignorant than informed." Reidi said, spinning his axe a few times. The boy stood in awe, holding his injured shoulder. The other students were having trouble fending off the horde of robots. Reidi saw this as his opportunity. His father wanted a show. He was going to give him one.

"Are you listening, father!? You wanted to test me! Well, here I go!" Reidi shouted to the sky. He heard the announcers tone change as it seemed they now focused on his battle. He charged the line of robots with a battle cry. The other students fending them off became aware of his challenge to the line as he plowed through robot after robot with his axe. He deployed his shield, smashing the sharp edge into a robot's head. He took another one down with his axe. The more that they tried to resist him, the angrier he got. He started slashing them in half with a simple swing. He'd throw his axe and completely destroy one. It returned to him as he got ready. He heard screams behind him.

Perfect… Reidi thought as he turned around, covered in the soot of destroyed robots. An enormous robot faced them down. Several of the other students were pinned by debris from the other robots who were destroyed by the gigantic one. He smiled, putting his axe on his back. He retracted his shield.

"Someone stop that thing! It's going to kill us!" one of the kids yelled as they others ran. It was a girl pinned under a broken piece of a building. Reidi hated many things. Robots. Annoying people. Fishing. Ducks. Monotheists. But the one thing he hated most was seeing another person in trouble. Close to Hel's grip. He knew how their fear tasted firsthand. He had nearly killed those underserving. Their blood on his hands… his tongue. The taste of innocence.

It was an unpleasant taste.

"Berserker… RAGE!" Reidi shouted, his quirk empowering him. His body became unnaturally muscular, his hair dyed itself a blood red. He was outlined with a hue of red as his power vibrated the air. His eyes glowed white-hot. His mind nearly went blank, as all he focused on was the gigantic machine before him. It watched him.

"DIE!" Reidi bellowed, shooting forward with tremendous force and crushing the asphalt he stood on. He flew towards the robot's core and cocked his fist back. He delivered a devastatingly powerful punch to the metal, crumpling it and blowing a hole clean through the machine. The remaining metal collapsed on itself and the robot came crashing towards the ground. Reidi hit the asphalt with a crunch and caught the falling top half, preventing it from smashing into the ground. He held it up just enough for those who were trapped to escape. He lifted the machine higher and then launched it across the city, obliterating a building near the edge of the testing area. He roared, his rage fueling him. It came to him easier than any other emotion. Even happiness.

"I AM REIDI STRIDSSON, SECOND SON OF STRID JONSSON! AND I AM A BERSERKER OF ODIN!" Reidi screamed to the heavens, his rage, his power, amplifying him to incredible proportions. He looked to his right where several of the students were trying to lift the rubble off of the girl who was trapped. He stalked over, grabbing the piece of rubble and lifting it over his head. He roared again and threw it at the remaining robots, wiping them out completely as they were crushed by the rubble. He looked down at the injured, terrified, but awed girl. His rage slowly faded. His eyes came back to an icy blue, his hair a golden brown. He returned to normal, his body still muscular. He breathed heavily.

"Are… you alright?" He asked the girl, kneeling down with much effort. She nodded, but gestured to her broken leg.

"I'm okay… but my leg is broken." She murmured. Reidi nodded, looking around at the boys and girls around them.

"Can anyone give me a hand…? I just need some help standing up once I start carrying her." Reidi said, offering his arms to the injured girl. She accepted his help and allowed him to pick her up in a bridal carry. He went to stand and several of the boys helped him up by his shoulders and under his arms as his legs were wobbly.

"Exerting that much power made my legs go weak… probably from catching that damn robot…" Reidi said, walking towards the entrance through the trail of destruction. He could see the supporting staff come through the gate. It relived him to know he could give the girl to them once he reached them, rather than risk toppling over from exhaustion. As he walked forward, he noticed a man standing by the gate, his overly-tight clothing giving him away.

All-Might… Reidi thought, spotting the Hero standing there. He met up with the medical staff as they rushed ahead. One of them tried to help him after they took the girl from his arms, but he shook him off. He cared more about why All-Might was watching him.

"All-Might! What do you want!?" Reidi shouted as he approached. The hero strode forward, his smile ever-present. The man was only slightly bigger than Reidi, but he was still a fledgling Berserker.

"I came to see Strid's son in action! I knew from the moment I saw Skeggjöld that you were his son. What brings you to U.A.?" All-Might asked, looking down at the exhausted Reidi. He sighed, leaning on a bent light post.

"I'm here because Da wanted me here. He wants me to… well, oppose Ofbeldi. You know… Úlfhednar, the Wolf. He… he's a staff member at Shiketsu… Supposedly." Reidi said, relaxing slightly. All-Might nodded, putting his hand on his chin in thought.

"You know, only I and a few others know of the Berserker Quirk. Supposedly it can be translated into other animals, but only the Bear, Wolf, and Boar exist at the moment. You and your brother are the ultimate forms of those Quirks, as your mother gave you enhanced strength, speed, dexterity, and senses with her Increase Quirk. You're a real powerhouse. I'm hesitant to take you, your brother, or even your father on!" All-Might laughed. Reidi sighed, standing up and walking past All-Might.

"Sure. Number one hero… I suppose I could get used to that title if I needed to. I'll see you around, All-Might." Reidi said as he walked out of the testing grounds, leaving All-Might to himself. He rounded the corner and saw Storg waiting for him.

"Master Reidi, I see your Quirk has taken another toll on your body. Am I to take you home?" Storg asked, gesturing to the limousine. Reidi nodded.

"Yeah, I don't get my results for another week, but I'm pretty sure I passed that one. All I need to do now is pass the damn written ones." Reidi said with a chuckle. He got into the limo as Storg opened the door, relaxing in the back and setting Skeggjöld next to him. He put his hand on the amulet on his chest.

Mjölnir, hammer of Thor. I felt the strength of the Gods… I must learn to retain it… He soon found himself in the grips of slumber once more.

Staff Meeting Room in U.A. High…

Eraser Head, Present Mic, and All-Might sat behind their desks, looking over holographic footage and documents. Midnight stood, watching a certain piece of footage with interest. Nezu was next to her.

"This is insane. I didn't even know Berserkers were real, let alone it's a Quirk so rare that only a certain bloodline can use it. It can't be passed into bloodlines without a certain descent. According to All-Might, Strid is a descendent of Odin, the Norse God. Supposedly. Even if that were true, I've never seen power on this scale in someone so young…" Eraser said, looking over the file with Reidi's name on it. Present Mic sighed.

"I don't believe that. That kid's strong, definitely. But descended of a God? Aren't gods a thing of the past? Most people believe in us Heroes better than gods." Present Mic said. All-Might shook his head, pointing to Reidi's file.

"Says right here that he's a Heathen. An Odinist, technically. Even Reidi believes it. So let's try to keep that in mind. Maybe it is true. Such a dangerous power could've existed far before Quirks even appeared, making his power more than just a Quirk." All-Might said, scratching his chin. Eraser was about to speak up again when Midnight's unnerving moan interrupted.

"Oh, he's so manly and strong! What a handsome boy! I can't wait to see what he grows into…" Midnight muttered to herself. They ignored her as Nezu approached their discussion.

"Aren't we deciding whether or not to put him in the Hero Course? He did pass with an absurd amount of points, combining regular and rescue. But many other students passed as well. So, I say we should allow him. Such power is incredibly useful, and if his rage is tamed, he may be able to become one of the most powerful Heroes to exist!" Nezu said passionately. All-Might nodded, as did Eraser and Midnight after she stopped fawning over the video of Reidi smashing robots into dust.

"I'm not so sure. All-Might did say that if they enter… what, Berserker Zorn? That they lose control and attack indiscriminately? This kid is literally invincible in that state, even more so than he already is! I don't want him getting pissed and killing people!" Present Mic exclaimed, concerned greatly over the debate. They all agreed with his sentiment. Reidi was a dangerous piece of work, as he seemed to get angry very often. Suddenly, the door to the meeting room slammed open.

"So, you idiots going to let my son in or what?" a deep accented voice asked. It was rough tongued, like a northerner. In the doorway stood a massive man with a boar-skin on his back, tied around his waist and neck. His chest was bare, covered with scars. His face was scarred as well, but he still retained his right, icy blue eye. His left was patched with a black eye patch. He wore thick, black leather greaves and boots. A Viking sword sat on his left hip, gleaming with the golden hilt with a rune engraved into either side of the pommel. Tyr's rune.

"Well!?" he bellowed. His face held a huge, red beard and his head had a long, braided strip of hair down the middle. A cigar burned between his lips.

"Strid, the Boar! Welcome, old friend!" All-Might exclaimed, standing up and shaking Strid's hand. The man slapped All-Might on the back, making the Number One Hero shudder slightly. Strid was stronger than he looked.

"Still carrying around a legendary sword? What was it called again?" All-Might wondered, looking down at the sword. Strid tapped the golden hilt, grinning.

"The great Tyrfing! Sword of Tyr! It slayed many simply by itself! Cuts through stone and iron just as well as clothes and armor! Just like my son's axe, Skeggjöld! Now, about my son!" Strid shouted, walking further into the room and slapping his hand on the table. The table snapped in half. He looked down at the broken table, unfazed by his destructive tendencies unlike the others in the room. He then looked back up at Nezu with a grin.

"So, how 'bout it? What's the verdict, Principal?" Strid asked, placing his fists on his hips. Nezu smiled, hopping over the broken table and extending a paw to Strid.

"I think he should be placed in the Hero Course. I'll make sure of it. It may be a little uneven, or it might not. Whatever the price, I'm sure it's worth it. Thank you for bringing him to us, I expect he'll make a fine Hero!" Nezu said, shaking Strid's hand. The man bellowed and shook Nezu's hand.

"Now that's what I'm talking about! Much appreciated, Principal!" Strid exclaimed, nearly shaking the poor creature's arm off. When he was done he turned and gave All-Might another slap on the shoulder.

"Keep an eye on that bugger for me. Reidi's a real warrior, a true man among men! Give him all you got!" Strid proclaimed. With that, he turned and strode out the door, closing it with a bang. It soon started to fall off its hinges, smacking into the floor with an audible whack. All-Might sighed, knowing full well that Strid wasn't even trying to break anything. He could only imagine what the man's son was capable of.

"Did… did he do that on purpose?" Midnight asked. All-Might shook his head and sighed.

"No. That's just his normal level of strength. If he were trying to break something, I'm sure we'd need to rebuild more than a desk and a door. But… as the legends go, they said the Bears were stronger than the Boars. I can only guess how strong Reidi could become." All-Might explained, picking up the door and leaning it against the wall. Midnight and Present Mic shuddered at the thought.

"You saw what he did to that robot. Not even Izuku Midoriya did that much damage to the zero pointer he faced down. Reidi blew a hole through it. And they don't go down so easily." Eraser said, looking at the footage of Reidi hitting the robot. His eyes suddenly widened as he watched the footage. He slowed it down with the remote next to him.

Reidi's fist didn't connect with the robot.

One Week Later…

Reidi sat in his room. It was plain, aside from the various Viking swords and axes hanging on his wall. He had very historically accurate remakes of shields, swords, and even some knives. A chainmail shirt hung on a dummy in the corner. Painted on his ceiling, however, was a mural of Yggdrasil and the Nine Realms. He sat at his desk, waiting patiently. He spun a seax in his hand, watching a real-time map on his computer screen as the mail arrived outside. He heard Storg exit the apartment to retrieve it.

Here we are. End of last week I took the written exams after the practical. From what I can guess, I scored more than enough to pass. The written is another story… Fuck. Reidi thought as a knock came at his door.

"Sir, the mail has come in. There's a letter from U.A." Storg said from beyond the door. Reidi stood up, walking over to the door and sheathing the seax on his belt holder. He opened the door and Storg presented the letter with a cup of tea.

"And your tea, Sir." Storg said humbly. Reidi accepted both items and grinned.

"Thanks, Storg. Go relax for a while. You've been working exceptionally well." Reidi said, nodding towards the leather couch in the living room. Storg bowed slightly.

"Of course, Sir. Many thanks. I do hope you were accepted. I shall be in the living room, should you require assistance." Storg said as he stood up straight. Reidi nodded and closed the door, hearing Storg walk away. He also heard the man take a relaxing seat in the room, just as he should. The TV came on a moment later as Reidi sat down.

Well, here we go. Reidi thought as he set his tea down and drew his knife. He slashed open the letter and a small, circular device was presented to his eyes. He pulled it out of the letter and set in on his desk. He clicked his mouse and put the monitor to sleep. At the same moment a hologram appeared from the small device.

"Hello there, Reidi Stridsson! I am here, to tell you some very important news!" All-Might bellowed on the screen, Reidi sighed. He should've expected something utterly stupid.

"You are quite the warrior to behold! You took down every single robot during your practical, almost on your own! You stole the whole show and the rug from under your competition! But I must tell you, your power is dangerous Reidi. Fueling your Rage to attain a greater level of strength is a very hard road to travel. That is why U.A. High has accepted you into our fold as the forty first member of the Hero Course!" All-Might's recording explained. Reidi grinned, but knew that there was more to the video. He expected this much, but what else was there to explain?

"In the many years U.A. has been operating, not once have they had more than forty people in the Hero Course. We made room just for you, Reidi. You're going to be a special student, as your Quirk seems to be well on its way to maturity. As is normal for the Berserker Quirk, as your father told me. So you'll unfortunately be left out of certain things such as the Sports Festival. IF, and I mean IF you wanted to, you can participate. But due to your very nature and identity, it may be best for you to remain unseen. This is only advice, mind you. But that is secondary! We shall be seeing you on Monday! Welcome to U.A. High, Reidi Stridsson!" All-Might proclaimed. The video feed shut off. Reidi was left alone to his thoughts.

I'm a special case, eh? That's odd. Da always said that I tended to ripple the waters of Mimir's Well, and Rewrite the runes of the Norns… Hmm. This is going to be fun. Reidi thought, taking a sip of his tea. He turned his monitor back on and pulled up a video to watch entitled 'Vikings'.

"Well then…" he sighed, kicking back and started up the video.

I suppose I'll be an odd one out…

Early Morning, U.A. High School…

Aizawa was slightly concerned when he entered his classroom in the morning. Not because of what he was about to unleash on his students, but because he was homeroom teacher to the very individual they were gossiping about.

These kids… He thought as he took his place at the front of the classroom. Everyone grew slightly quiet. He glanced at the very back, in the center of the room where a lone desk sat, empty.

"So, I see you've all heard the rumor. The crazy boy who destroyed every single villain in his practical." Aizawa said. Everyone perked up. He sighed internally.

"Yes?" He muttered as Midoriya raised his hand. The boy stood and pointed to the back.

"Would that seat happen to be reserved for that guy? I'd just like to know…" Midoriya said, scratching his head awkwardly. Aizawa nodded, gesturing to the seat himself.

"Yes, it is. Don't worry, Midoriya, you can learn all about his Quirk when he gets here… Which is very… very soon." Aizawa said, hearing boots outside the door. The door remained closed as a hulking shadow appeared behind it. Everyone heard a very audible sigh, and an annoyed one at that.

"Damn door's too small…" a voice muttered. Everyone perked up. Aizawa watched as the door opened and the man slid through the doorway. It wasn't wide enough for his shoulders.

"Class, this is Reidi Stridsson. He's from Iceland and came all the way to Japan to study here at U.A." Aizawa said, introducing the hulking boy. He was only fifteen but was already six feet tall and as wide as two men. Reidi ran a hand over his long hair and scanned the classroom. Everyone stared in slight awe. Bakugo seemed angry, though.

"Really, this clown is the guy who took out all of the robots!? I don't buy it!" Bakugo shouted, slamming his hand on his desk and standing up. He raised his fist at Reidi.

"Listen here, you fat oaf!"

Reidi sighed as the small, blonde boy stood up and glared at him. A small explosion went off in his hand and Reidi instantly knew what he was capable of.

"I don't think you're all you're cracked up to be! And I'll prove it when I get the chance!" the boy shouted.

"Bakugo…" Mr. Aizawa muttered. Reidi raised his hand, quieting everyone down. He reached behind him and grabbed the handle of Skeggjöld.

"No… you listen here, Firecracker…" Reidi muttered. He hatted arrogant people. It ground his nerves like an axe on the grindstone. Honed his rage to a fine point.

"You're arrogance will get you nowhere in a fight with me. I have the confidence of a trained, skilled, and tested warrior. You're just a punk who blew up a few robots. That is the reason I destroyed all of those robots. If you want to fight, you'll need to cool off a little." Reidi said, glaring at him. His irises turned red.

"What, don't think I'm smart!? Just because you're trained doesn't mean anything!" Bakugo shouted, stalking to the front of the room and grabbing Reidi by his shirt. Reidi pulled Skeggjöld off his back and gripped it near the head, and with one fluid motion, brought the blade to Bakugo's throat. The boy settled down slightly, gaining a glint of fear in his eyes, whereas Reidi was fearless and callous.

"I don't think you're stupid. I think you're arrogant. You charge, without thought. Know who you kill first. Know who to watch. And never, ever… anger a Berserker." Reidi said, his power vibrating the air around him. His hair started turning blood red as his iris color engulfed his entire eye. He then felt his power vanish. With a quick glance at Mr. Aizawa, he didn't need any further explanation. He put Skeggjöld back.

"Alright… Bakugo, sit down. You too, Stridsson." Mr. Aizawa said to them. Bakugo nodded, releasing his now weakened grip on Reidi's shirt. Reidi walked forward, bumping the boy out of his way as he headed for the back of the room. Everyone watched him with a small amount of fear, fear he could smell. Except for one boy. The small one with greenish, messy hair watching him with increasing excitement and intrigue.

Hmm… he does not fear my power? Good. He will be a good friend. Reidi thought, giving the boy a small smile. He grinned back at him before turning around to face Mr. Aizawa as he started talking. Bakugo slowly took his seat.

"Well, now that everyone is here, we can begin. Take these P.E. clothes and change into them. Meet me outside as soon as you're ready." Mr. Aizawa said, slamming a bag of clothes on the floor in front of him. Reidi sighed, not exactly liking where this was going.

Great. He thought. He walked to the front as soon as the teacher left and pulled open the sack. He was surprised when he noticed his right on the top. It was also the biggest.

"Umm… Stridsson…" a girl mumbled behind him. He turned slightly, noticing everyone was waiting for him. He pulled his out and stepped out of the way.

"Call me Reidi…" he said to the black haired girl with a smile. She nodded, slightly confused. He then promptly left to change.

Stridsson is what they call my brother. Not me.

Reidi was the first to meet Mr. Aizawa outside. He wasn't one to waste any time. Any second of hesitation in battle was a second one could die. So he really wasn't surprised to be first on the field. Mr. Aizawa looked at him funny.

"What? The top is too constricting. The size must be wrong because I could barely move my shoulders. So, I left it off." Reidi said. He was indeed shirtless, but Skeggjöld and his shield were still strapped onto his body where they were supposed to be, as was his necklace, Mjölnir. Mr. Aizawa pointed to the shield.

"Ah, this is my shield. I call it, Ymir's Eye. Or Eye, just to be concise. Since Ymir's eyebrows were used to build Midgard's 'wall'." Reidi explained, deploying Eye and retracting it. Aizawa nodded, but his attention was turned to the others finally joining them on the field.

"Oh!" Reidi heard quietly behind him. He turned lightly to see the girls stagnated in the doorway while the boys were groaning and, oddly enough, wailing next to them on the field. All excepting the tall, glasses wearing one. Reidi turned, regarding them with slight displeasure as he crossed his arms.

"Will you fools pick yourselves up? You're men! Odin's beard…" Reidi sighed, watching the boys wail and groan. Bakugo continued to glare at him. Reidi watched as the black haired girl with grey eyes approach him. She looked curious, and also concerned. Her eyes glanced to his chest, his arms, and his shoulder. He looked down, remembering the scars he had all over his torso in those places. One large one was on his chest, a slash from his brother's sword.

"Is there something wrong, miss….?" Reidi trailed off. He then realized that he knew almost no one's names aside from Bakugo and Mr. Aizawa.

"Yaoyorozu. Momo, Yaoyorozu. Um, I'm just slightly in awe of you… Not because of your intense muscles! But… the scars." Momo said with a slight blush. Reidi smiled. He enjoyed someone who was curious. He did enjoy a good conversation and liked it far better when someone bravely approached him.

"These? Bah, nothing too bad. The one here, my brother gave me after a heated duel. I gave him one right back. If you ever see a man with red hair and a huge scar on his face, you know who it is. Ofbeldi Stridsson, the Wolf." Reidi explained, gesturing to the deep scar on his chest. Momo continued to examine him from a small distance of about a meter. Reidi stood proud, unfettered by it. The others were slowly gathering together by Aizawa.

"Yaoyorozu, stop ogling Stridsson and join us." Mr. Aizawa said, making Momo break her concentration. She turned a dark shade of red in her face. Reidi was confused, to say the least.

"Mr. Aizawa, I'm sure she meant well…" a yellow haired boy said, cackling to himself. Reidi noticed Momo's embarrassed condition and sighed.

I ought to realize that I am attractive to some people… sometimes. I think. Reidi thought, turning and giving the yellow haired boy a slight glare. He became rather quiet in a record-breaking time.

"Shut up, small fry. I think I understand why you all were so upset a few moments ago… Self-conscious of your puny physiques I see… Except for you." Reidi said, pointing at the boy with glasses. He nodded furiously.

"I take pride in not focusing on how others might outshine me, instead I focus on improving myself!" the boy exclaimed vigorously. His shouting reminded Reidi of his father. It made him grin, but he was also impressed with his classmate's resolve and viewpoint.

"Good. I expected no less. Stop concerning yourself with superfluous things. Focus on yourself, and the path the Gods have laid out for you." Reidi said, walking forward to join the group. He heard Momo shuffle up behind him. He glanced down at her and she seemed alright.

"Now, since you're all done rambling- which I have been very patient with- I have a little test for you all. I want to know whether or not you all belong here. A sort of, Quirk Apprehension Test. Bakugo, take this ball and use your quirk to throw it as far as you can." Aizawa said, tossing a ball to Bakugo. He took it and walked over to the distance markers on the ground.

"You could only throw about sixty four meters in middle school. Now try it." Aizawa said, holding up a small device. Reidi watched as Bakugo grinned and cocked his arm back. He went for a throw and let off an explosion behind the ball to shoot it off into the air. Reidi nodded, impressed with it. Aizawa turned around and showed everyone the device.

"Seven hundred and five point two meters." Aizawa announced. Everyone seemed to grow excited at the prospect of being able to show off their powers. Everyone except Reidi. He could smell something wrong about this situation. Aizawa's sudden change in demeanor gave him all the confirmation he needed. The man became malicious.

"Hold on, I may have missed an important detail. Those who fail will be expelled at once." Aizawa said, grinning wickedly. A girl raised her hand and he nodded to her. Reidi growled.

"Mr. Aizawa, that isn't fair! We all earned our place here!" the girl exclaimed. Aizawa nodded, but he chuckled.

"True, but now I want you to prove your place. If you can't, you'll be expelled. The world is unfair, and it's a Hero's job to combat that unfairness. Now prove to me you're worthy of being here!" Aizawa yelled, gesturing to the equipment set out. Reidi noticed how the small boy who smiled at him seemed nervous. He placed his hand on the boy's shoulder, making him jump.

"Oh! Stridsson!" the boy exclaimed, looking at the hulk behind him. Reidi leaned down.

"What's wrong? I can smell your anxiety." Reidi said, noting the change in the boy's scent. He sighed, rubbing his arm nervously.

"My Quirk is… well, hard to manage. I'm afraid I won't pass." The boy said, grinning nervously. Reidi nodded in understanding. He knew how it felt to have an uncontrollable power. And he knew exactly what to say to boost his classmate's spirit.

"A troop of Polish soldiers were outnumbered forty to one when the Germans invaded in the Second World War. They had the spirit of Spartans, and were just as fearless. And like them, you've got a warrior in you. Have no fear, you'll get there, even if the odds are stacked as high as that." Reidi said with a smile, patting his friend's arm. The boy looked up at him with awe and admiration. Reidi was satisfied that he must've given his classmate some hope, as he now grew a determined look.

"Thanks, Stridsson. If I can just… be more like you. A warrior. A fighter!" he exclaimed. He turned to face the class as they prepared to go through Aizawa's tests.

"Reidi, would you like to participate?" Aizawa asked, looking to him for an answer. Reidi stood, thinking for a moment. He should've seen this coming. He was a special case, as always.

Well, I could. He seems to be conducting this for a very specific purpose. Maybe he doesn't believe we all have a control on our powers. That must be it. The lad, he can't use his Quirk properly… Reidi thought, narrowing his eyes at Aizawa. The man smiled deviously.

"Do you not believe I have a handle on my Quirk? I know why you're doing this. You want to root out the weak. I doubt many of us here are weak, as far as I know." Reidi said, knowing he had seen through the man's deception. Aizawa rose an inquisitive brow.

"How perceptive of you… I have no doubt you can use your power. What I do doubt is how well you control what fuels it." Aizawa said with a serious expression. Reidi nodded, noting that his anger was a concern. But he needed it. It was fundamental to his Quirk being useful.

"All I can say on that count, is never anger me past my Rage state. Zorn, it is a very deadly state. Pure, raw, unbridled power and wrath being unchained." Reidi explained seriously. He had gained everyone's attention and the smallest boy he had ever seen was shaking in place.

"Whoa… anger fuels your Quirk!? That's cool!" the boy he was talking to exclaimed. Reidi looked down at him and shook his head. The boy calmed down and lost his smile.

"Midoriya, if you really want to see what Reidi's power does, watch." Aizawa said, with a sigh, knowing this was stalling everything even further. He proceeded by setting a small device on the ground. A holographic screen projected from it, showing a shirtless Reidi plant his axe into a robot. Reidi grinned.

"Ah… that one was the first one. Those machines are easy to hear coming." Reidi said, crossing his arms and watching the footage progress. No one could hear his words at first. Until he started shouting.

"Come on, lad! FIGHT!" Reidi's voice bellowed over the screen. Everyone watched in awe as he started cutting down robot after robot. Even Bakugo was in awe. Reidi closed his eyes, not needing the footage to remember the battle. He felt his power rushing through him again. Recalling his past anger fueled him to his fullest once more. Reidi opened his eyes, seeing himself slowly go into a rampage as his power took over. His hair turned blood red, his eyes, bright red, and his power radiated. If one looked closely, the outline of his power took the form of the Bear.

"BERSERKER… RAGE!" His voice shouted, and everyone gasped in awe as his power expanded even further, fueled by rage. Midoriya was visibly vibrating with excitement.

"No way…" Momo whispered as she watched Reidi blast a hole through the zero point robot's torso. Aizawa paused the video.

"Look closer as I rewind it. I'll even slow it down." Aizawa said as he pushed the recording back a few seconds. He slowed it down and paused it right before Reidi destroyed the giant robot. The class grew silent, aside from Reidi's chuckling.

"My Quirk is called Berserker Bear. I am the living embodiment of Rage and the personification of the ferocious Bear. My rage makes me invincible, faster, stronger, and when I'm angry enough, I enter a rampaging state where anything that stands in my way… falls. That is what you just witnessed, the Berserker's Rage." Reidi explained, watching the slow motion video of his fist destroying the robot's midsection. Everyone could see it clearly, but only the most perceptive noticed how his fist never touched the machine.

"That's… insane…" someone mumbled. Reidi looked to the red haired boy who spoke. He chuckled, gaining everyone's attention as Aizawa stopped the video.

"That is nothing. Nothing compared to what I'm surely capable in that state, because the more rage I have on top of the rampage, the stronger I keep getting. But pushed too far, and a Berserker will enter Berserker Zorn. The most dangerous thing in the world. Zorn is German for Anger, Rage. It is a representation of a different kind of Rage. A Rage, that when entered, never stops until there is nothing left to anger the Berserker. My father entered this stage once. I repeat, once. There is a new crater underneath the ocean, south of Iceland, where he sent a villain to his well-earned death, avenging my mother's death." Reidi explained, his eyes cold, his expression stoic, and his demeanor serious. The class was quiet. Fearful, but quiet. Talking of his mother gave him no joy, but the purpose in it was clear. They needed to know his limits. He hoped that by giving them this information that they could avoid enraging him.

"Holy crap… remind me to never get on this guy's bad side…" the red haired boy muttered. Reidi liked to talk about what he could do, and what he liked. The information seemed to upset them. He didn't care much. It was their fault if they changed their feelings after the fact. He ignored their worried mumblings, deciding to focus on the very intriguing ramblings of Midoriya.

"If his anger pushes him to superhuman levels, then I wonder what kind of drawbacks it might have… Most quirks have them…" Midoriya mumbled. Reidi kneeled in front of him, breaking his concentration.

"If you must know, the Rage exhausts the user and weakens them when they calm down. But I've been known to fight with my axe even after exhausting myself. Not much stops me." Reidi said, grinning at him. Midoriya smiled, nodding at the information and taking it all in. He then grew a grave look.

"So… even after being exhausted… you'll still fight?" Midoriya wondered, slightly terrified of such a prospect. Reidi nodded, patting him on the shoulder as he stood up.

"Yes. I'm a warrior. I don't stop fighting till the Valkyries take me. Well, they can try. Freya might need to knock me out!" Reidi exclaimed, laughing at the prospect of the Goddess having to personally take his soul. Everyone gave him odd looks, as if they didn't know what he was laughing about.

Oh… wait. Reidi thought as he stopped laughing, noticing everyone's confused expressions. He sighed.

"Now then, if everyone is done talking and bothering Reidi, how about you start with a fifty meter dash? I'd like to get started!" Aizawa called, gaining the classes attention. Reidi sighed, deciding he didn't feel like taking part he pulled Skeggjöld off of his back and deployed Eye. He took a stance and began practicing his fighting moves. Axe leg sweeps, shield bashes, and how to recover from an axe swing without assistance from his wristband. Everyone else was forced to participate in the trials Aizawa put before them.

"So, you don't feel like participating Young Reidi!?" a voice said behind him. Reidi recognized it, but not before he recognized the scent.

"All-Might, what do you want?" Reidi asked, turning to face the man. He wore a suit that made him look like a giant fruit. It made Reidi grin.

"Just concerned for a student is all! I suppose you don't need to prove yourself to Aizawa, I'm sure you did that just fine during the practical." All-Might said, watching the others run through Aizawa's tests. Reidi nodded, returning to his own training. He spun his axe in his hand and struck forward. All-Might turned to regard him.

"Proficient in melee combat, huh? You and Strid are the only Heroes I've ever known who carry weapons that don't pertain to their Quirk." All-Might said, walking around Reidi as he practiced. He tossed Skeggjöld up into the air and let it plant in the ground by the bearded blade. He turned to regard All-Might again.

"We are more than just Berserkers. We are warriors, first and foremost. I only require my power where my axe cannot penetrate." Reidi said, holding his hand out and clicking the small button in his palm attached to his wristband. Skeggjöld was ripped from the ground by an unseen force and Reidi grasped it as it flew back into his hand with a spin. All-Might looked at the wristband with intrigue.

"A special magnet was placed in the handle of Skeggjöld and attached to my wrist is the other magnet that attracts it. The attraction is so powerful that it matters little how far I throw Skeggjöld, just as it matters little for how far Thor throws Mjölnir." Reidi explained, retracting Eye and placing Skeggjöld on his back. The impeding man nodded in understanding, but before he said anything more, he jumped back and hid behind the wall of the school as someone came walking up behind Reidi. He took a sniff of the air and recognized the scent. Aizawa appeared behind him.

"Reidi, I've run everyone else through the tests. But they're all bothering me to ask you something." Aizawa said. Reidi turned slightly to regard him. He sighed and pointed his thumb back at the field.

"They want to personally see what you can do. I guess that since you explained it to them, all it did was add fuel to the fire." Aizawa explained with a sigh. He watched Reidi with his tired eyes. Reidi shook his head.

I should know better than to encourage this. Dammit… Reidi thought with a sigh. He held his hand out as Aizawa placed a ball in his hand.

"So, what'll it take for you to throw that ball further than Bakugo?" Aizawa asked, watching and following Reidi as he took position on the field. Everyone else, who were all equally tired from Aizawa's tests, were gathered off to the side. Reidi shrugged his shoulders as he tossed the ball up and down. He heard an annoyed grunt come from Bakugo himself.

"Yeah, right. As if he could. His Quirk is so dumb that he can't even use it without a fuel source." Bakugo commented, glaring at Reidi. He glared back, feeling a slight growth of his strength, but not nearly enough to do anything spectacular.

"I honestly think we shouldn't piss him off… Just seems like a bad idea." A very small boy said, his voice had a lisp to it. Reidi watched as everyone broke out into murmured discourse. He sighed, rolling the ball round in his hand. It was they who wanted to see his power in person, but in contrast refused to fuel it. Aizawa held a hand out, gesturing for everyone to quiet down. As they did, he turned to regard Reidi again.

"Just do whatever you can." Aizawa said with a sigh. Reidi nodded, readying himself to throw the ball.

If they want to see it, I have to be angry… I can't do it all the time, on command, not like Da can. Or Ofbeldi. Reidi looked down at the ball in his hand and grew annoyed that he couldn't summon his power. But oddly enough, that helped him summon some of his power.

"Huh… That might work…" Reidi muttered, he turned to regard the class and stomped on the ground. It shuddered at his force.

"Oh, did you manage something?" Aizawa asked, surprised by the sudden quaking. Everyone else was surprised as well. Reidi nodded as he turned back towards the forest across the field.

"I figured out that I cannot summon my power as easily as my brother, or father. And it annoys me. Somehow, they can just be angry, or they can just so happen to fuel it with minimal effort. And I don't know how they do it!" Reidi shouted, his power rising slightly. He grinned, keeping ahold of his anger. Possibly, this was the way to sustain it. To willingly bring it forth was another effort altogether.

GODS DAMN THEIR EASE! THEIR PRIVILAGE! Reidi thought with anger. He gripped the ball tightly as his eyes shaded themselves red again. He took the ball and threw it, a sonic boom erupted from where his hand left the ball. He calmed down slightly as the shockwave washed over everyone else, billowing their hair and kicking up dust. The ball itself soared high, disappearing into the sky.

"Uh…. Two thousand, six hundred and two point three meters… Damn." Aizawa said, looking at the device in his hand that measured the distance. He showed it to Reidi who nodded in approval. His eyes remained red as he retained his anger. He needed to know how to retain it.

That's it… I must retain my anger to further progress my power. If it remains in my mind, then my Quirk will continue to power me… Reidi thought as he kept repeating the same thought. His jealousy of his family. He hated being left behind. It was invigorating to retain some of his power on a base level. His eyes glowed blood red.

"Reidi… looks like you've figured something out. You haven't calmed down…" Aizawa noted, watching Reidi carefully. He nodded, turning and walking off of the field.

"That was amazing…" Momo said as he walked by. He turned to look at her, and she was smiling at him. She was cute, and his anger instantly vanished, leaving him in his regular state.

What…? What the Hel? Where did my anger go? Reidi thought, placing a hand on his head. Momo grew a concerned look, she must've noticed his eyes return to their shade of blue.

"Reidi, what happened? Your eyes changed back…" Momo said, reaching out to him. He turned, ignoring her as his anger increased.

Of course… I can't let a woman into my life. Whenever Da thought about Mom in a battle, his anger vanished. I can't let her break down my training. Only focus on your power… only your training… Reidi thought, growing cold as to keep her from prying.

"It's best you leave me alone…" Reidi said as he continued to walk. He didn't like pushing people away. But it was best that they left him alone.

The people you love are the ones most affected by your Rage…

There. Done. Now, this may seem dumb, or like I really didn't put much effort in, but I'm really trying to find the angle I want to create and come at this with. The focus is on Reidi, but I need to hook myself onto his character to really write it.

Anyway, thanks guys.

See you next time-possibly- with more Berserkerzorn!