A line is cast into the water, nothing bites causing the kid on the commanding end to become unhappy
"I'm no good at this… why can't I just go in and grab one" the boy asks the older gentleman behind him who sends out his line, waits a bit, and catches a large fish
"Because Seiryu, that's not how it's done. Patience is key"
"I guess grandfather but I hate waiting I just want to jump in"
"I know my boy, it's one of the many things that remind you of myself at your age..." The old man sits and frowns while thinking about his past "But I know you'll do the right thing"
Both Seiryu and his grandfather smile at one another. With his grandfather rowing the boat towards their house, Seiryu looks over the horizon and can just make out the top of U.A. High school. Just as he docks the boat the grandfather notices him staring at the far off school and sighs to himself. As soon as they get off, both make a mad dash for the house with the aid of their quirks. Slamming the door open, Seiryu runs to his room and begins to pack the necessary equipment for the exam for U.A. while his parents pull his grandfather aside and remind him of their agreement with them and Seiryu (That IF he makes the cut and enters U.A. he must make it to the Semi-finals of the Sports festival). While both parents look concerned for him; the grandfather looks at them with pride in his eyes "He'll make it..." Seiryu bolts down the stairs as he finishes "I'm sure of it". He's about to make his way out the door before he turns to face everyone.
"I'll return as soon as possible." He nods and continues out the door.
"Don't do anything I would do!" His grandfather shouts back followed by grand laughter and the parents' scowls
Seiryu runs and eventually makes his way to the cliff's edge and leaps! He's in freefall for while, the wind rushing around him until he's dangerously close to the trees below. At that moment, scaled, leathery dragonic wings sprout from his back, allowing him to glide and he erupts in excitement. He spins, tucks, and rolls down the mountain and over the trees until he arrives at the outskirts of Musutafu. He takes some time to regain his composure and collect himself. He finds his bike which he usually keeps hidden behind some tall grass and rocks, making it a lot easier to get around.
As he maneuvers around the city, Seiryu finds himself mesmerized by the large scope and the never-ending maze-like interior of cities like Musutafu. While taking in the sites, he abruptly stops, almost hitting pedestrians but still knocking him to the ground.
He hops off his bike, offers a hand, and an apology. "Sorry about that."
The garishly dressed boy takes it in stride and with a grunt of pain, "Think nothing of it man, sometimes we just don't pay attention" the boy dusts himself off and continues "Man, you're tall, what are you? Six foot?" and before Seiryu could reply the boy prattles further "What time is it? Damn it, it's 8:20 already!? I'm gonna be late" He quickly shakes the aghast Seiryu's hand "No hard feeling, purple boy. See ya later!" As the garish boy bolted in the direction Seiryu was going.
"Huh, that guy was certainly interesting… Wait, what time is it?" He dreadfully checks the closest clock "I'm going to be late too, I've got to make it up that hill!" Seiryu put the petals to the metal hoping to make it in time. Along the way, however, he passes an alley and hears what sounds like something getting thrown against a dumpster and a yelp of pain.
He stops dead in his tracks and spies in. He spots what looks like three men standing over another, one of them has a cigarette in one hand in a purple suit and the other two kicking the helpless man on the ground. He can only look in utter shock, watching an act of villainy in progress, he thinks "If I don't hurry I'll be late" He turns to see U.A. within sight. "If I don't go now, I'll never have a chance" Thoughts bury themselves in each other, "They're only giving me this one chance, I have to make it this year, I have to. I have to fulfill my dream, our dream; I can't let Grandfather do—" Another whimper from the man breaks Seiryu's concentration.
"Someone… help" the helpless man pleas
"I can help you Goro if you would only give up protection mon—" Before the man could finish his sentence, a bicycle flies through the air, hitting him on the back of the head. "Who threw that!?" The man turns to see an enraged Seiryu, his quirk visible by his large draconic forearms and calves, tearing through his clothing.
"I won't allow you to hurt that man, anymore!" Seiryu roars at the top of his lungs and charges the men!
"Lavapyre, Sharkfist do what I pay you for! Kill the brat!" shouts the man in purple, still rubbing the back of his head. The men beside him stop kicking Goro and activate their quirks. The man on the left spinning his lower body into a fiery tornado and the man on the right transforming into a bipedal shark creature. A mix of fear and bravery rushes through Seiryu's mind, he quickly uppercuts Sharkfist, bruising his bottom jaw. Just as Seiryu turns the man on the left, blasts Seiryu with fire slamming him into an adjacent wall. Seiryu hollers in pain at the impact and falls to the grow, but just as quickly gets back up, the adrenaline keeps him going. The fight continues like this for a while, each side trading blows, Seiryu putting all of his training to the test, but no matter what he does he keeps losing ground until he hears a familiar voice shout "VACUUM KNUCKLE!" The garish boy from before charges at speeds Seiryu has never seen and smashes Lavapyre into the back of the alley!
"Now that's a HERO's entrance!" He turns smugly to the man in purple, who was delighted to see the draconic upstart in pain but is now fuming at how one of his goons was just knocked out. "I called the authorities about 10 minutes ago when I heard fighting, they should be here any second now!" He then turns to Seiryu "What do you say, purple boy? Want to team up to take out our first villain?" Seiryu looks at his colorful savor and notices something, the fist he used to punch the fire villain is bleeding badly and his look of gratitude turns to one of determination.
"Well, if I don't help you, you'll end up tearing your hand apart." The boy's face turns to annoyance "Back me up, I'm going in for the finishing blow"
"This is amazing, my first unofficial act of heroism and it's a team-up? Talk about killing two birds with one stone." The annoyance on his face turns to excitement, "Let's take this baddy down!" The two fledgling heroes turn to face their first villain. The man in purple looks calm and chuckles, holding out his hand and rushes the two with his last remaining henchmen. As the battle rages, the two manage to take down the shark villain but are badly injured. The man takes the opportunity to grab their head and both fall unconscious.
As the police and ambulances arrived, Seiryu bandaged up and scolded for using his quirk. The garish boy was given the same treatment. A little after, Seiryu was approached by the boy.
"Hey, my name is Keiko, there no need to thank me—"
"Your hand, you injured it pretty badly didn't you" Before Keiko could reply Seiryu interrupted him again "I appreciate your help, but all you did was get yourself hurt" The two of them made small talk until one of the officers approached them again.
"Young men, we have someone here that needs to talk to you. Come with me" As the two follow, they are led to the ambulance holding the man they saved and we're met with someone they 're expecting. The man talking to the victim was Pro Hero: Snipe Both were awestruck, seeing an actual hero in the flesh instead of in the heat of battle. Snipe turned to the young men, putting his hands on his hips.
"Now, you two." his tone was stern and authoritative "From what I could gather from this gentlemen, you two specifically you" he turns to Seiryu "Dangerously threw yourselves into fighting villains, illegally used your quirks, and—" Both boys winced at every word in guilt and fear "took both villains out. What are your names?"
"Seiryu Yamaguchi"
"Keiko Katsuhito"
"Hmm… I thought your names sounded familiar, you both we're headed to U.A. for the entrance exam weren't you?" Both nodded "Well then, you two are coming with me." Snipe nods to the officer and takes Seiryu and Keiko. Eventually, they arrived at U.A. and we're taken to the principal's office. As they entered, the principal's chair was facing away
"So you're the two applicants who engaged in illegal hero work." The chair turns, both boys expecting to see a stern, angry man we're pleasantly surprised to see a small bear, mouse creature. "Seiryu Yamaguchi and Keiko Katsuhito do you understand what you've done?"
"We've gotten in the way of hero work and irresponsibility risked our lives." both replied in unison.
"You both also saved that man's life, but why did you both do it?"
"I don't know, I heard him cry out for help and my body just moved. I don't know why I just moved without thinking" Seiryu stammered
"Same here! I was running late and when I saw this guy cornered by some villain, I just couldn't stand there so I rushed in and I regret nothing." Keiko replied. Nezu chuckled and nodded at their answers.
"I would like to speak to you both privately, Katsuhito could you please wait outside?" Snipe guided Keiko out of the room, as they left the room fell silent, Nezu leaned forward and put his hand together, intertwining his fingers. "I know who you are, Seiryu Yamaguchi" Seiryu froze, as he looked up at Nezu in utter fear "But when I read the reports, I thought of an irresponsible hero, in need of discipline and a place to train." The principal responded with a smile. Seiryu felt tears start to cascade down his face as he looked in disbelief at Nezu. The bear rose out of his chair. The bear walked to the large window in the back of the officer. "I truly believe you belong here at U.A., you might've missed the entrance exam." He now turns to face the crying boy, "but you've shown the spirit of a hero and that's more than enough for me." the bear smiled.
"T-Thank y-you, Principal Nezu" Seiryu shakily responded, wiping the tears from his eyes. "You won't regret this, I swear!" There's a span of silence, the only sounds that fill the room are Seiryu's sniffles and tears.
"Alright then, I need you to step out for Mr. Katsuhito," Seiryu opens the door and steps out with Keiko walking past him into the room. Keiko bows, shaking in what seems like fear.
"So… from the way Seiryu was crying, you must have failed him..." As Nezu is about to speak Keiko continues "And I know if he didn't make it I won't, Mr. Nezu I don't want to seem like I am commanding you to pass me but" Keiko looks up from his bow with a choked up expression "I need to be a hero…" Nezu walks over to Keiko
"Well you do have the energy for it from what I heard but" Keiko's head lowers "You're analysis of Seiryu's expression, he passed and will be coming to U.A."
"Oh" Keiko looks back towards the door smiling "That's good, he's got one hell of a quirk but then am I passed or failed" Neku walks back to his desk and looks at Keiko's paper
"Keiko Katsuhito, son of Danel Hudson and Ichika Katsuhito I wondered why your quirk sounded familiar. I think from what you displayed; Saving your fellow student, that man, and stopping two thugs"
"Wait you said, fellow..." Keiko interjects as he begins to tear up like Seiryu
"That I did, Keiko, welcome to U.A." Keiko jumps into the air yelling
"I'm gonna be a hero!" Hitting the top of the room, he hits the floor on his back "Damn, it hurts but I'm in too much of a good mood". Seiryu is told to enter the room
"Alright you two, school begins at 8:25, don't be late" Both nod, walking out of the school gates, they look at each other
"Alright then, dragon guy in a week or two we'll be heroes in training"
"I guess we will" Both nod again and go their separate ways; with Keiko running towards the city below and Seiryu biking his way back to his home in the mountains, Both thinking (I'm gonna be the greatest hero there ever was "For my family" "For Her")
Hi there! This is my first published work here, so all criticism is welcome. Thank you for reading!