AN: wow, another chapter. I know three days in a row, triple threat. Anyways I'm happy how this chapter has turned out, it builds up some connections between Hiro and our other loveable members of class 1-A. Still haven't decided on what pairing to use, might see what you readers suggest. I've gotta say I'm really liking the possibilities I have when presented with Hiro's quirk, just the situation that are presented are endless. Oh, and don't worry about if your wondering about his Legendary Gambles he won't be getting rid of that handicap any time soon, trust me. I'm thinking those will become a pinch situation move something that he'll only rely on if he can't overpower an opponent, plus each legendary has certain effects so not every weapon he draws from that category will have major effects. Anyway make sure to leave reviews, trust me they put a fire under my soul to write more content. I especially enjoy reading them and seeing the feedback it gives me the warm and fuzzies when seeing readers enjoy my stuff. This has been GoldenScrollz enjoy the new chapter. (Edited 06/23/18)
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Chapter 3: To Gamble Is To Risk
POV: Hiro
"705 meters?" one of the boys seemed to say, astonishment in there voice.
"This will be fun, we get to use our quirks." I noticed a girl with pink skin and two small horn popping from her head smiling at the prospect of using their quirks.
No this will not be fun. My quirk was not meant to increase my physical strength, speed, or agility. I had to rely on just what was given to me, and that only related to weapons. I couldn't make anything to help me in this. Sure combat came easy to me, but that's thanks to my experience. Now I felt for sure that my hopes of at least not looking like a complete loser were washed away. 'I'd surely place last now.'
"Sounds like fun, eh?" Aizawa tightening his gaze, causing all of us to stop and stare at the man as he moved towards us. 'Not good, I'm liking this even less now. Why did someone have to say this would be fun.'
"Three years to become heroes, I wonder if you'll have an attitude like that the whole time." he stated his eyes flashing red for a brief second. I could hear the intention in his voice, he was up to something and I'm pretty sure I wanted to be nowhere near it. This was only going to get worse before it got better, he was a pro after all. "How about this then. The person with the lowest score at the end of these test will be deemed to have no potential, thus they will be kicked out and receive expulsion."
"WHAT!" many in the class seemed to burst at the announcement. All I could do was freeze, thoughts flying through my head as I looked Aizawa in the eyes his own gaze settling on me. An almost challenging look, daring me to say something in return. Clenching my fist, I couldn't help but think back to all the hard work I put into making this possible, the help Kendo gave me. the blood and sweat that I had to give, only to reach another road block.
"The faculty of U.A. are free to do what we want about the circumstances of our students." an almost sickening joy coming from him as his words finally started settling in. "welcome to the hero course." I heard some of the other members of the class whispering or muttering about the craziness of this situation. All the while I could only stare at the ground, something inside me brewing as Aizawa continued.
"Disasters, accidents, and villains." he continued. "Unpredictable events that can spring up at any moment. The world is full of unfairness. Heroes are the ones that help in these situations. If you wanted to socialize like normal high schoolers after school and such, that sucks. For the next few years U.A. will give you all it can, one hardship after another. The real thing starts now." he stated, most of the students becoming eerily quiet. Although I felt it, the clenching in my stomach, and I couldn't stop myself.
"Then I'll put everything on the line." all the heads of the class snapping my direction. My body shaking with nerves, though my eyes filled with determination. Aizawa seemed to stare at me an eyebrow raised as he stared at me. "I'll push myself to limits I didn't know I had, if that means I can accomplish the dream I was entrusted with." I stared at Aizawa his face unreadable as he glared back.
"Then show me what you got, kid." although to others in the class it probably sounded almost condescending, to me it was a secret message. 'Surprise me then. and show me the potential you have.' that was the meaning he conveyed to me, give it everything and more. That's what he meant by his words, show me your hero material.
After pointing us in the direction of the first test, Aizawa stood of to the side simply to watch us. Moving over towards what looked to be a 50 meter dash, I stood in the group as the first two runners took their spots. This was going to push me, after all that training, I'm going to have to focus primarily on the physical work Kendo and I have been doing. I'll be exhausted by the end but I should pull through.
"Koun, you've got some guts man." turning I notice Kirishima grinning, while giving me a cheesy thumbs up. "Speaking up to Aizawa-sensei like that, it was pretty cool." he stated smacking me on the back as I stumbled forward slightly. If only he knew I was basically crapping myself, I felt like I was going to die.
"Yeah, Koun you were super awesome." Hagakure said happily next to me as she seemed show her enthusiasm through her movements. "And here I thought that you were cool just because you saved me and Kirishima during the exam." I flushed slightly at the comment, It hadn't been that noteworthy, it's what anyone would have done.
"I'm sure anyone would have done the same, but thanks." I replied, rubbing my neck nervously.
"H-hey." turning I was surprised to see the green haired boy from the classroom. Midoriya if I remembered, he seemed nervous even more so than me which was saying much. Behind him were two others one was a taller boy with glasses and a stern smile on his face, and the other a girl slightly shorter than Midoriya's height. "What you said was right." Midoriya said as he attempted to get over his own nerves, I guess he wasn't good with talking to new people.
"Yeah, it was super uplifting." the girl started her pink cheeks, eyes seeming to sparkle as she bounced up and down.
"Uraraka is correct." the boy with the glasses stated. "You've boasted a majority of the classes moral." he pointed to the others causing me to follow. Around most of the students either had determined looks on their faces or pumping themselves up. The only response I could make was a surprised nod, I had used those words mostly to hype myself up. I never realized it would have the same effect for everyone else.
"I'm I-Izuku Midoriya." Midoriya said a small smile on his face, while the others introduced themselves as well, Ochako Uraraka, and Tenya Iida.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Hiro Koun, it's a pleasure to be your classmate." I smiled back, at least I was actually making friends here unlike what I'd originally thought. Through the test we all seemed to talk every now and then when waiting for our turns during the test. For the 50 meter dash I had managed to be slightly faster than Midoriya. Which seemed to be the case for a majority of the test, with either Midoriya or myself landing in last place.
Then came the final test, both Midoriya and myself completely paranoid about which one of us had the lowest score, even the others in our group seeming to gaze at us, worry spreading on their faces.
"Midoriya, Koun, why haven't you used your quirks yet." this causing some of the others to gaze in our directions. Great Iida, I really don't need the attention. I tried to quell my nerves as I poked my fingers together nervously.
"I can tell you right now glasses. Ones a quirkless Deku, while the other probably has some weak quirk that barely got him into this class." Bakugo yelled, irritation all over his face as he seemed to glare the two of use down. Though before the teen could continue he was silenced, Aizawa calling Uraraka up to toss the ball. Soon we were all stunned as the brunette managed to score an infinite score on the distance measurer.
Next up was Midoriya, his eyes trained on the ball as he seemed to be thinking about something. I'd been wondering for awhile what type of quirk the green haired teen had, it seemed like he didn't use it throughout the other test. 'I wonder if it's something more geared towards combat like mine' as I watched him wind up his pitch, only for it to barley go farther than 45 meters. I felt my whole face sweatdrop at the scene. That was until Aizawa announced to the rest of the class that he'd erased his quirk. Then he seemed to talk to the frightened teen, none of which could hear the conversation.
"I wonder what's keeping Midoriya from using his quirk?" Iida announced causing myself to think on the prospect.
"What is his quirk anyways?" I asked Iida and Uraraka both looking to one another before staring back at me. "I figured it was based more around combat like mine."
"No, Midoriya's quirk is some kind of strength enhancement type." Iida answered.
"He was able to blow one of those 0-pointers away with one punch." Uraraka stated imitating a forceful punch.
"What are you nerds talking about Deku doesn't have a quirk at all!" Bakugo nearly seemed ready to tear someone's head off. jeez, did the dude know how to relax. That still was interesting, if Midoriya had a quirk that increased his strength then why was he doing so bad on the test. I couldn't help but ponder as I watched the teen. 'What is your quirk?' I brought my hand to my chin watching as Midoriya seemed to be mulling over the words Aizawa had said to him.
That's when it happened, Midoriya brought back the pitch and released the ball. To my surprise a large smile spread across my face as I watched the ball get launched like a missle. A sonic boom seeming to happen as the ball sailed further and further from sight, then before the class could collect themselves the 'ding' on the distance measurer sounded.
"706 meters. Holy shit." I couldn't help but smile at my classmate, he totally overshot Bakugo's score by one meter. Then the thought dawned on me, 'shit I'm in last place now'. Though before I could think further on the subject, the irate blonde was charging towards the teen rage in his eyes. His yelling causing me to question if he knew what calm and collected was. 'though judging from his reactions to everything, that was on fat no.'
"Bakugo settle down. We still have one more student." Aizawa immobilizing the explosive blond. Sighing I felt the many eyes on me as I moved towards the circle where others had thrown the ball from. As I passed Midoriya I noticed the discoloration of his finger, a small thought coming to me before I cast my focus back to the circle. With a passing 'good luck' which I greatly appreciated from the teen, Aizawa handed me another ball. His gaze seeming to expect something of me in this last test.
"You've got this Koun!" I heard Kirishima yell, giving a thumbs up as I looked back at our small group. All of them seeming to be giving me some form of encouragement, while others in the class seemed curious as to what type of quirk I possessed. Sighing I clenched the ball in my hands as I shook out the nerves in my belly, if I was going to achieve my dream that meant I had to get a score better than Midoriya.
"I'm sorry Midoriya." my words catching the class of guard as my eyes meet wide green ones, his expression turning to shock. "But in order to achieve the dream that was entrusted to me I can't get expelled from U.A." my words seeming to sink into the class as I then turned towards Aizawa-sensei.
"I'm able to use my quirk however I want as long as I don't leave the circle right?" a fire in my eyes as Aizawa nodded at the statement, slight interest on his face. "Good. Kirishima your gonna have to take me to the nurse after this." I stated the red head seeming to nod knowingly while the others seemed confused by our interaction.
Entering the circle I tossed the ball several time gauging the weight of it as I looked out into the field that I had to launch the ball to. This was now or never, I had to prove my worth right here, right now. Lucky this test wasn't as handicapped compared to the rest, the combat capabilities of my quirk should allow me to hit this ball pretty far. At least with this I could hit something. Letting a nervous breath out I caught the ball a determined look appearing on my face as a glow surrounded my hands, the intensity slightly higher and only appeared when reaching into a certain pool of my quirk.
"Weapon Gamble: Legendary." I stated as bow appeared in my hands. The weapon seemed to glow silver, as the string was a fine gold and the wood seemed to have intricate carvings of animals and monsters on it. I was very surprised to see this weapon, I hadn't seen this since my first time using the Legendary weapons. Smirking I grabbed the weapon feeling the power flow through me as I groaned at the pain, I had a few seconds before I would feel the effects of using the weapon.
'The bow of Artemis.' I tossed the ball slightly forwards but high enough to get a good shot. This was all about distance, so I'll have to put all my energy into this one shot. Drawing back the string of the bow, a arrow comprised entirely of light appeared, ready for the inevitable shot that came from the projectiles release. Aiming I lined up the perfect angel, time seeming to move slower for me as I analyzed my situation. After finding the right place to let go of the arrow I shut one eye before releasing the arrow making sure my aim was perfect. If Midoriya's throw produced a sonic boom, then as the arrow was released a massive gale of wind swept throughout the training area as the arrow left the bow. The arrowhead piercing the ball before sending up into the sky. The speed so incredible that a tail of dust and wind traveled behind it as it continued to climb. Though to everyone's surprise instead of falling a large explosion developed in the sky causing the windows of the school to shake as the massive shockwave finally hit.
Releasing the breath I didn't know I was holding I let the bow disappear from my hands the feeling of nearly all my energy disappearing from my body. 'At least I wasn't passing out this time. Still the gamble took its damage, I won't be able to move my arms for the next hour, as both right and left arms fell to my side.' the appendages completely limp as they dangled.
"N-no way." I heard the girl with the spiky ponytail say, others also starring mouths wide open. Bakugo seemed to be slightly shocked at the display but quickly returned to pissed off. While Kirishima and Hagakure seemed to be both high-fiving the other. Iida, Uraraka, and Midoriya seemed surprised to say the least, and the other classmates of mine even more so.
"945 meters." Aizawa stated his eyes looking up at me with slight amusement at the showing. "Your quirk is very unpredictable. If I remembered correctly it's called Weapon Gamble. You should remember though with every gamble there's a risk, and it seems you've paid that price." the raven haired teacher motioning towards my arms. which I could only nod in agreement.
"You're right." I said turning towards him. "The most devastating part of my quirk is also the one the comes with the biggest risk, although sooner or later I'll be able to control the price I pay to use this power." I smiled.
"Hm, Kirishima go ahead and take Koun and Midoriya to the nurse." Aizawa stated, waving towards the teen to help me. "Oh, and before you two leave I want to let you know that none of you are getting expelled from the hero course."
"You've got to be shitting me." I huffed, my expression turning to complete shock. "I used up all my energy for the day just to be told I was going to remain in the course anyways." the other students seeming to agree with my thoughts about the test.
"Yep. It was all to make you push yourselves further during this test to see what you lot are capable of." Aizawa stated satisfaction showing on his face at a job well done. I had never been one to think about harming people for fun, but right now Aizawa-sensei was pushing that line.
Not wanting to stick around any longer Kirishima, Midoriya, and myself left for Recovery Girls office. Which as soon as we had arrived the two of use proceeded to get chewed out for the condition we were in, me more so with my injuries being comparably worse than Midoriya's. Yep, I'd take broken finger compared to nerve dead arms any day. Not even a minute later, the green haired teen was all healed up and heading back to class with Kirishima, while I had to remain to make sure nothing had gone wrong when Recovery Girl's quirk reactivated my nerves.
"Does this normally happen when using your quirk?" she asked her little stature, surprisingly strong as she tugged on my arm testing the feeling in them. Hissing slightly at the pain I shook my head.
"No this only happens with my legendary gambles. My normal gambles only present fatigue if I switch them out early, or constantly switching over long period of time." I stared at my hands. "The problem with my legendary gamble is my body's energy state, it can't handle the pressure being put on it when wielding their power." Recovery Girl seeming to hum at this before jotting some things down in a folder.
"Well this should only take a couple more minutes before you should be all cleared to head back to class. Oh, and try to be more careful I realize that you and Midoriya have wonderful drives to become heroes, but I don't like seeing young teens injuring themselves to prove their worth." the older woman's words causing me to flinch. It made me realize I needed to find a way to move past the limit of my legendary gamble, I needed to find a way to not get hurt.
Sighing I plopped back on the medical bed, at least things couldn't possibly get worse. My eyes closing as I attempted to pass the time before going back to class. Thoughts running through my mind as I sat there contemplating the position I was in. My quirk, had many secrets to unlock, and all this could only come through experiencing it first hand.
Before long Recovery Girl sent me back to class, which only caused me to get bombarded by the other students about the prospect of my quirk. Though that was soon put to rest as I explained as much as I could to my peers, although I couldn't tell them everything about my quirk. I may be nervous but I still enjoyed to showboat every once in a while. with the test behind me the day pretty much proceeded like a normal first day of school. Introductions, which allowed me to meet all my classmates and some of the teachers guiding us this year, The courses we'd be studying, which in comparison wasn't as outlandish as I'd thought it would be, and finally a small tour of the building.
Then before I knew it the day had ended and students were leaving. Somehow I'd found myself walking with Midoriya and his group, and my group as well. I mean if you could consider Kirishima and I a group. And I couldn't help but smile realizing that I'd at least made a few friends that day.
'Maybe things would finally move smoothly from here on out.' I thought as I laughed at some joke Uraraka had made, none of us realizing the darkness that would soon move in around our school.