Herowood is a large neighborhood located in the central region of the Ultimate State of America and it's also known as Celebrity Capital of the country. Indeed, Herowood is known for it's numerous studios that produces music, movies and TV programs. Aside from studios, Herowood has numerous theaters for stage plays and movie screenings.

Herowood also holds numerous events from charity events, award ceremonies and musical events in the city for almost in a monthly basis.

And right now... the gang from Neo-City has arrived at Herowood!

"HEROWOOOOOOOD!" Eddy Skipper McGee cheered with his fist stretched above his head.

Everyone, including the buses, are currently in front of RoosterTeeth Hotel. The RoosterTeeth Hotel is a 26-story hotel has 800 guest rooms and 100 suites, it sits along the Herowood Walk of Fame and is just across street from the TLC Shanghai Cinema. The building has a Spanish Colonial Revival Style interior, with leather sofas, wrought-iron chandeliers and colorful tiled fountains. The penthouse has a 3,200 square-foot duplex with an outdoor deck with views of the Herowood Hills and the Herowood sign.

Everyone then began to get off the bus one by one as Amu Hinamori looks around with a smile, "I can't believe it! We're actually at the celebrity capital of the Ultimate States!" she exclaimed in glee.

Cana Alberona began to take pictures using her phone, "This is so awesome!" she said in awe, "I can't wait to get a taste of this city's alcohols!" she said in excitement.

Travis Touchdown, Kouseke Ueki and Minto Aizawa walks past her, "Just don't get too carried away with drinking.'' Minto advised.

Brent Dark took pictures of the place as he turns to Nicco Bondarev and Tucker Noble, "Ya guys thinks we could meet Chip Skylark here?'' he asked with a smile.

"Chip Skylark is cool!" Tucker admitted, "But I look forward seeing the Oh Boyz and Love Handel perform live." he said.

"Yeah! Yeah! And I'd like to see the princesses perform on stage!" Nicco said, "I bet it's going to be magical~" he cooed in excitement.

Brent chuckled, "Yeah, I'd love to see that." he admitted.

An hour later after checking in the hotel and getting everyone's stuff organized in their rooms, everyone are quickly scattered around in the city. Since this isn't a regular field trip, such as school trips from Japan, everyone are free to do what they want.

Outside the hotel by the fountain, we see New Day Jose and Regan Bladeworks with the former loading his musical equipment inside a rented van.

"Wow! First day here in Herowood and you're already had a gig tonight!" Regan pointed out, "That's really amazing.'' she said in awe.

"Yeah." New Day Jose chirped closing the backdoor of the van, "It's all thanks to Mister DJ Alligator!" he mused, "He booked me and others some gigs here prior to this trip and I'm really thankful for that." he explained with a smile.

Regan nodded, "That's really nice of him.'' she said, "Well... good-luck for tonight's gig! Sorry I won't be there to party with you since I need to prepare for my and the other princesses' performances." she stated.

New Day Jose waves his hand, "No prob... in fact, I look forward for your performance, I bet it's going to be great!" he said with a grin.

Regan smiled, "Thanks." she replied.

"Regan! New Day!" a voice called.

The two turns around to see Yui Hirasawa and four more girls approaching them. Yui is currently wearing a black sleeveless top with a black & white checkered scarf drapped around her shoulders, black pants, black boots and her arms are wrapped with tattered scarves.

The first girl has a short stature, she has a long, straight, and seemingly thin black hair, which she wears in pigtails, and brown eyes that have a red-orange tint. She is currently wearing a gray loose long-sleeve shirt, black frilly denim skirt tied by suspenders, black tights, black boots and wears a beanie with pins. This is Azusa Nakano.

Vanguard Academy Student and After School Tea Time Guitarist

Azusa Nakano

The second girl is tallest, she has straight, long, black hair and gray-blue eyes. She is currently wearing a black track jacket over a white top with cross necklace, black school skirt over black tights and white sneakers. This is Mio Akiyama.

Vanguard Academy Student and After School Tea Time Bassist/Vocalist

Mio Akiyama

The third girl has a dirty light-blonde hair with her bangs pulled back by a yellow headband and two locks, she has hazel eyes. She is currently wearing a blue hoodie jacket over a white shirt, blue denim shorts, white socks and brown shoes. This is Ritsu Tainaka.

Vanguard Academy Student and After School Tea Time Drummer

Ritsu Tainaka

The fourth girl has a long, wavy blonde hair, sapphire-blue eyes, and a very fair complexion. She also has thick yellow-brown eyebrows. She is currently wearing a white long-sleeve collared, buttoned shirt, blue denim shorts tied by black suspenders, white socks and red & white rubber shoes. This is Tsumugi Kotobuki.

Vanguard Academy Student and After School Tea Time Keyboard Player

Tsumugi Kotobuki

"Hey girls." Regan greeted. She then noticed that the girls, sans Ritsu, has their instrument with them, "Let me guess... you girls had gigs tonight, too." she pointed out.

Azusa nodded, "Hai!" she confirmed, "We're going to perform at two bars tonight and we're heading there right now to meet with the owners.'' she explained.

"Look out, Herowood! After School Tea Time is going to rock your world!" Ritsu exclaimed in glee.

Tsumugi giggled, "We can't thank Mister DJ Alligator enough for booking us some gigs in this city while on this trip.'' she said, "Performing here in Herowood is every musician's dream." she said with a smile.

"Ya got that right!" New Day said in gratitude, "By the way, Mio-chan, are you gonna be okay in your gig?'' he asked, "I mean... your performing with a crowd you're not familiar with." he pointed out.

Mio let's out a sigh, "I'm really nervous to be honest." she admitted, "But... but I had to do this, this our chance to shine and I'm not letting my fear get's in the way of our goal." she said in determination, earning a nod of approval from New Day.

"That's right! We practice really hard for this!" Ritsu said, "But I do hope Mio won't trip this time around." she teased.

"Ritsu!" Mio squawked in embarrassment.

Regan giggled, "Seriously though... you girls really have been practicing hard these days.'' she pointed out, "And I must say you're getting better and better as time goes.'' she praised.

"Almost at Pro-Level." New Day added with a thumbs-up.

Yui let's out a chuckle, "Ehehehe... like I said before, practice makes perfect." she replied rubbing the back of her head.

"And I say... NATURAL TALENT IS BETTER!" a voice shouted.

Everyone turns to see Robin Rose approaching them, Ritsu facefaulted upon seeing him, "Ugh... not him again..." she grumbled.

Yui suddenly walks forward, "Yui-senpai?'' Azusa called out.

Yui then got in front of Robin with their faces close to each other. Yui gave him a mild glare while Robin gave her a sadistic grin and after a minute of staring, Yui smiled, "Good luck with your gig, Robin." she said.

"Yours too." Robin replied.

Yui then kisses him on the lips, much to everyone's shock! With New Day expressing an over exaggerated expression with his mouth wide open, his eyes are as wide as dinner plates and the holes of his nose grew larger. Robin tips his Fedora as the two parted ways, Yui then turns back to everyone and noticed them staring at her in shock, "What's up?'' she asked.

"Y-Y-Yui... did you just kissed Rose-san...'' Tsumugi stammered.

"Yeah... so?" Yui confirmed with a question.

"Why?!" Ritsu demanded.

"Eh? He's my boyfriend that's why." Yui replied rather casually.

"EEEEEEEEHHHH?!" everyone exclaimed in shock.

As this is going on, we see Trafalgar Water D. Law, Taichi "Tai" Yagami and Black Star standing close to each other with a golden mini-statue of liberty behind them as Tsubaki Nakatsukasa takes a picture of them using her tablet.

Luna Platz then approaches them, "Hey, Tsubaki, have you seen Geo around?'' she asked.

Tsubaki shook her head, "I'm sorry, I haven't seen them since we got here." she replied.

Luna let's out a sigh, "Where could he be right now?'' she asked to herself.

Bzzzttt...

Meanwhile at one room inside the hotel, we see the Medic, Geo Stelar (Sonia Strumm), Sonia Strumm (Geo Stelar) and Ash Ketchum gathered inside still dealing with their latest predicament.

The Medic then spoke, "I don't have the pills to return you to normal, therefore, you are in serious trouble." he said, "Do you understand?" he asked.

"NO SHIT WE DO!" Sonia (Geo) exclaimed.

"I can't take this anymore!" Geo (Sonia) cried, "I've been looking forward for this trip and this happened!" she exclaimed.

"This is a sight to see." Ash commented.

"Oh yeah.'' the Medic spoke, "I checked the kitchen... and I found some ingredients to make the 'exchange'." he claimed.

Both Sonia and Geo perked up, "I didn't see that coming! You can make that wonder of drug here?!" Geo (Sonia) exclaimed in question.

The Medic nodded, "I'm lucky that the ingredients just happened to be here." he mused patting his wrist, "Though to make a suspicious drugs, it's not the materials but the skills." he stated proudly.

"Don't admit that it's suspicious! And don't speak like an experienced chef!" Sonia (Geo) exclaimed.

"By the way, the ingredients are eggs, natto, soy sauce, beef, leeks, sukiyaki stock, and that thing that gives an ocean blue flame." the Medic explained.

"Sounds like what we had for lunch earlier!" Geo (Sonia) exclaimed.

"Are you sure you're not just winging here?!" Sonia (Geo) demanded.

The Medic spoke again, "Anyway... I'll get a room to make the 'exchange'." he said, "I brought a beaker and pipe too.'' he added, "If this goes well, I'll be done before dinner.'' he stated.

"So... we just had to hang on until your done." Sonia (Geo) pointed out.

The Medic nodded, "Yeah, so go and have fun while I'm at it.'' he advised.

Sonia (Geo) looks around, "By the way, where's Dan?'' she asked, "He still thinks he's me, right?'' she pointed out.

"By mean, she means Geo." Ash clarified.

The Medic smiled, "Oh, don't worry about him, I already gave him a 'hypno' and told him to return to being Dan." he replied, "He should be back by now." he said.

Meanwhile at the back of the hotel, we see Dan Kusou with a pill in hand, he then immediately swallows it with out any hesitation.

"Return to normal! I'm Dan Kusou!" Dan exclaimed in his thoughts, "I'm not Geo! Become Dan!" he exclaimed in his thoughts when suddenly a cat got in front and began to meow at him, "Become Dan! Become Dan! Become Dan, nyaaa... hmmm?'' he thought as the cat kept meowing at him, "Don't be distracted by a cat, nyaa! Focus, focus! Nyaa! Become Dan! Become Dan, nyaa..." he kept saying in his thoughts when suddenly a pair of cat ears appears on his head.

Back with Geo and the others, the Medic has already left to make the pills as the rest were left to figure out what to do next.

"So yeah... guess we need to wait until he is done." Sonia (Geo) said, "But what should we do now?'' she asked.

"I think it's better if no one finds this out, the others probably would use this chance to make fun of your situation especially the bullies.'' Ash pointed out, "I think you two should act like the other, I think it's easy since you two knows each other much." he stated.

"I think that's for the best." Geo (Sonia) replied in agreement.

Ash then remember something, "Wait a minute! Wasn't Luna suppose to talk to Geo? What if she finds out that Geo is currently Sonia? She'll get hurt!" he thought in panic as he begin to sweat like bullets.

"Hey, Ash, what's wrong? You're sweating like a storm." Sonia (Geo) pointed out.

"I must intervene.'' Ash muttered.

"Intervene with what?'' Geo (Sonia) asked.

"N-Nothing!" Ash replied.

Bzzzttt...

Meanwhile at one street in the city, we see Fuu Sawatari alongside two more girls walking around taking pictures of the place. The first girl is slightly tall with a slender frame. She has a shoulder-length gray hair that curls at the ends, and has greenish-black eyes. She wears a light-brown sleeveless sweater over a white school uniform with a brown collar and green ribbon tie, black skirt, gray high socks and pink & white rubber shoes. This is Kanae Mitani.

Vanguard Academy Student

Kanae Mitani

The second girl has a dark red hair in a bob cut, olive green eyes, and a pale face with light freckles across her cheeks. She wears an olive-green school jumper with a plaid white-and-orange tie, which she knots around the collar of her uniform shirt. She wears dark green knee-high socks, and her shoes are a dark shade of forest green. Directly below the opening of the socks, there is a small orange symbol. This is Mahiru Koizumi.

Ultimate Photographer, Rookie Trainee and Vanguard Academy Student

Mahiru Koizumi

Kanae took a picture of a cafe, "Potte-buchou, Mahiru-san, this city is amazing!" she cheered.

"Neo-City is good but Herowood is on a different level!" Mahiru commented taking a picture of a building.

Fuu took a picture of a clothing store, "I'm so excited!" she said, "I can't wait to add these pictures for out academy's yearbook!" she said.

Suddenly, seven ugly thugs appeared in front of them, the appearance of the thugs scares Kanae and Fuu that they hid behind Mahiru, the redhead stood protectively in front of her friends while giving the thugs a mean glare.

"Hehehe... hey there nice young ladies... would you mind hanging out with us?'' one thug asked with a nasty grin.

Mahiru was about to do something when suddenly, a strange figures on the thugs and began to beat them one by one. Punching, kicking and even drilling one's head to ground and with that, the thugs are out cold, much to the girl's awe at the sight and at the strange figure in front of them.

The figure in front of them is actually a girl. The girl has a long purple hair with aquamarine streaks tied in pigtails, she has mulberry eyes and a pale-fuchsia skin tone. She wears a black open hoodie jacket over a white blood-stained, design top, black tattered jeans and brown boots. She also head a black & white headphones hanging around her neck. This is Aria Blaze.

Aria Blaze

Aria let's out a sigh, "Man... these guys never learns." she said as she turns to the girls, "Are you girls okay?'' she asked.

"Yeah, we're alright." Mahiru replied, "I could take them all myself but I do appreciate that you help us." she stated.

Aria crouches down, "No prob." she said as she reaches out for the thug's pockets.

"Umm... what are you doing?'' Kanae asked.

Aria pulls out a wallet from one thug's pocket, "I'm taking their wallets." she casually replied.

"Eh?! Isn't that stealing?!" Fuu pointed out.

Aria stood up, "True.'' she agreed, "But it's better them rather than take money from innocent people." she said with a smile, "Welp! I better get going, stay safe around this city.'' she advised as she walks away.

"She's a strange girl." Kanae commented.

"Weird... why does she look familiar." Mahiru said placing a hand under her chin as Fuu took a picture of Aria.

With Aria, she kept walking forward with a serious face, "Seven down, many more to go. My road to redemption is far from over." she thought.

A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.