Before we knew it April had arrived. Izuku and I started training together, I still trained with Katsuki too. Finally, it was our first day at UA. Katsuki and I left early so that we would make it to class on time. As soon as we walked into the Class 1-A classroom we were surrounded by people. Katsuki growled and pushed his way through but I got stuck behind. A pink girl her hand in front of my face.

"I'm Mina Ashido."

I shook her hand. "Koneko Chino."

"You know, you look familiar." She leaned closer. "Have we met before?"

"I don't think so." I took a step back.

"Hey, Koneko!" Someone wrapped their arm around my shoulders.

I looked up, a boy with spiky red hair stood next to me. I cocked my head to the side.

"Kirishima?"

"Yeah," he grinned. "How's Eiko?"

"Good. But um has she seen your hair?" I reached up and touched one of the spikes.

"Hey!" He pulled away. "And no she hasn't seen my hair. Do you think she'll like it?"

"I think so. But I can't speak for her." I shrugged his arm off. "She's going be pretty excited to hear that you're in the same class as me."'And jealous.'

"Hang on, are you talking about Eiko? Eiko Chino?" Mina asked.

"Yeah, she's my sister. My twin to be exact." I replied.

"You have a twin? That awesome!" Mina exclaimed.

"They're nothing alike," Kirishima commented.

"I think it would be cool to have a twin." Mina sighed.

"It's not as cool as you think," I told her.

"Excuse me, you're blocking the doorway."

I turned to see the blue-haired boy with glasses. "Ugh, it's you."

"Oh, it's you." He bowed. "Please forgive me. I was a little harsh when I spoke to your friend."

I wanted to scoff and turn away but I didn't. I waved him off. "It's fine. I'm just used to jumping to his defense. He doesn't defend himself." I made my way into the classroom.

"Um excuse me,"

I turned to the voice but didn't see anyone. Then I noticed a floating uniform. "Oh, hey, it's you."

"My name is Tooru Hagakure. I just wanted to say thank you again." Hagakure said.

"I told you. It's no problem. Besides, by saving you I got rescue points. That put me in second place." I shrugged.

"Oh wow, second place." Hagakure sighed. "That's really good."

"So this is the girl you saved?"

I looked up. "Hey, Katsuki. Yeah, this is Tooru Hagakure."

"You're the kid from the sludge villain." Hagakure gasped. "So that means, you're Koneko Chino! The girl you saved him!"

I rubbed the back of my neck. "People still remember that? Yeah, that's me."

"Wow, you're even better than I thought."

"Thanks." I smiled.

"Come on. I saved you a desk." Katsuki grabbed my wrist.

"Katsuki!" I yelped. "Um bye Hagakure!"

"Bye!" She waved.

Katsuki drug me to a pair of desks. "That one's yours."

"You didn't have to drag me away." I sat my bag down at the third desk.

Katsuki sat down at the second and put his feet on the desk. "So what. She was too chipper for my tastes."

"Take your feet off that desk now!"

"Huh?" Katsuki looked up at the blue-haired boy.

"It's the first day and you're already disrespecting this academy but scuffing school property, you cretan."

"You're kidding me, right? Your old school put a stick up your ass, or were you born with it?"

The boy faltered. "Let's start over, I'm Tenya Iida from the Somei Private Academy."

"Somei, huh? You must think you're better than me." Katsuki leaned forwards. "I'm going to have fun tearing you a new one."

Iida gasped. "You would threaten me? Your own classmate? Are you sure you're in the right place?"

Katsuki grunted and looked away. I glanced up and that was when I saw Izuku in the doorway. Iida and Katsuki saw him too.

"It's him."

Everyone turned towards the door. Izuku froze and looked away.

"Uh hi!"

"Good morning! My name is Teyna Iida—"

"Yeah, I know." Izuku cut him off. "I'm Izuku Midoriya, it's super nice to meet you."

"Midoriya, you realized there was something more to the practical exam, didn't you? You must be very perceptive. And I completely misjudged you. I admit, as a student, you're far superior to me."

"Hey, I recognize that messed up hair! Falling boy!" A girl called, I couldn't see her.

I looked down at Katsuki. "Who knew Izuku made it to this class?"

Katsuki grunted and looked away. I moved his feet and sat on his desk.

"Come on Katsuki, you had the highest score you did great." I rested my hand on his leg.

"Whatever," Katsuki glared at Izuku.

Someone appeared in the doorway. "It took eight seconds before you all shut up. That's not gonna work." He took off his sleeping bag. "Time is precious, rational students would understand that."

I froze, it took me a moment to recognize him but I did. Eraserhead, the erasure hero. I couldn't help the grin on my face. I loved his quirk.

"Hello, I'm Shota Aizawa. Your teacher." He pulled something from his sleeping bag. "Right, let's get to it. Put these on and head outside."

I sat there for a few more seconds staring at Aizawa. He was going to be our teacher? I might see his quirk in real life. I could find out the downside to his power.

"Excuse me, you shouldn't sit on the desks." Iida suddenly stood before me.

I looked up at him and raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

He sputtered. "It's not the correct use of the desks."

I shrugged and hopped off the desk. We were each given a gym uniform and shown where the locker rooms were. Everyone changed then headed outside.

"We're going to be having a quirk assessment test."

"What? A quirk assessment test?" Everyone repeated.

"But orientation. We're gonna miss it." A brown-haired girl said.

"If you really want to make the big leagues you can't waste time on pointless ceremonies. Here at UA, we're not tethered to traditions. That means I get to run my class however I see fit."

Everyone seemed nervous, I took a deep breath I knew it was going to be different. Anzu had told me that much.

"You've been taking standardized tests most of your lives but you've never gotten to use your quirks in physical exams before. The country is still trying to pretend we're all created equal by not letting those with the most power excel. It's not rational. One day the ministry of education will learn." Aizawa paused then turned to Katsuki. "Bakugou, you managed to get the most points on the entrance exam. What was your farthest distance throw with a softball when you were in junior high?"

"67 meters, I think," Katsuki replied.

"Right, try doing it with your quirk."

Katsuki grinned and took the softball, he stepped into the circle.

"Anything goes just stay in the circle. Go on, you're wasting our time."

Katsuki stretched. "Alright, man you asked for it." He wound up and threw the ball with a large blast. "Die!"

The ball disappeared into the clouds.

"All of you need to know your maximum capabilities. It's the most rational way of figuring out your potential as a pro hero." Aizawa held up a screen.

"705 meters?" I gasped.

"Whoa, 705 meters? Are you kidding me?" A yellow-haired boy asked.

"I wanna go! That looks like fun!" Mina exclaimed.

"This is what I'm talking about, using our quirks as much as we want." A black-haired boy said.

"So this looks fun, huh?" Aizawa asked. "You have three years here to become a hero. You think it's all going to be games and playtime? Idiots. Today you'll compete in 8 physical tests to gauge your potential. Whoever comes in last has none and will be expelled immediately."

"Huh!" Everyone gasped.

"Like I said I get to decide how this class runs. Understand? If that's a problem you can head home right now."

"You can't send one of us home! I mean we just got here! Even if it wasn't the first day that isn't fair." The brown-haired girl exclaimed.

"Oh, and you think natural disasters are? Or power-hungry villains? Or catastrophic accidents that wipe out whole cities? No, the world is full of unfairness, its a hero's job to try to combat that unfairness. If you wanna be a pro you're gonna have to push yourself to the brink. For the next three years, UA will throw one terrible hardship after another at you. So go beyond, plus ultra style. Show me it's no mistake that you're here."

I took a deep breath. I can do this, I won't get expelled like Anzu did. I will become a hero.

"Now then, we're just wasting time by talking. Let the games begin."

The first test was the 50-meter dash. I studied the group of students. Iida's seemed like the best quirk but I had no idea how to use it. I should just stick with Katsuki's. I walked over to him and slipped a hand around his waist.

"Neko," he hissed.

"I'm just borrowing your quirk."

"Runners on your mark. Ready?" The shot fired.

I took a running start then used my explosions to blast myself across the rest of the way.

"4.42 seconds." The machine said.

I grinned so close to Katsuki's time. Everyone else finished their runs then it was time for the second test. Grip strength. I decided to not use a quirk, just my regular power. 60kg, much better than before. My training with Katsuki was paying off.

"Whoa, you hit 540kg?! You're such a beast." A black-haired boy exclaimed.

The next test was standing long jump. I borrowed the frog girl's power. With one jump, I made it across. I grinned, it was nice having this many quirks around me. Next was repeated side steps. No one was very good at this. Then it was the ball throw. I went after the brunette. When she threw the ball it was gone. Aizawa held up the screen.

"Infinity?" Everyone exclaimed.

I knew which quirk I was going to use.

"That's insane. How is that even possible?" A blond boy asked.

I walked over to the girl. "Good job." I touched her shoulder. Aizawa handed me a new ball. I touched it and instantly felt it try to leave my hands. I threw the ball and it disappeared from view. Aizawa held up the screen.

"Infinity again?" Everyone gasped.

I walked back over to Katsuki's side.

"The others feel like your cheating." He said.

"But I'm not," I replied. "I'm just using my quirk, like everyone else."

"But they don't know what your quirk is."

I frowned and turned away. Izuku was up next.

"If Midoriya doesn't shape up soon he's the one going home," Iida said.

"Huh? Of course, he is. He's a quirkless loser." Katsuki growled.

"He has a quirk. Did you not hear about he did in the entrance exam?" Iida replied.

"Huh?" Katsuki glanced at me.

"Izuku doesn't have a quirk." I stepped in. "I've never been able to copy one from him."

I looked back over at Izuku just as he threw the ball. It didn't go far.

"46 meters." A machine called out.

"Hey, what gives? I was trying to use it just now." Izuku mumbled.

"I erased your quirk." Aizawa's hair was up along with his scarf. "The judges for this exam were not rational enough. Someone like you should never be allowed to enroll at this school."

"Wait, you did what to my? Wait, those goggles, I know you. You can look at someone and cancel out their powers. The erasure hero, Eraserhead!"

"You didn't know?" I muttered. "Geez Izuku."

"You're not ready. You don't have control over your power. Were you planning to break your bones again? Counting on some else to save your useless body?"

"No, that's not what I was trying to do!"

Aizawa used his scarf to pull Izuku closer. "No matter what your intentions are, you would be nothing more than a liability in battle. You have the same reckless passion as another overzealous hero I know. One who saved a thousand people by himself and became a legend. But even with that drive, you're worthless if you can only throw a single punch before breaking down. Sorry Midoriya, with your power there's no way you can become a hero." He deactivated his quirk. "I've returned your impractical quirk. Take your final throw. Hurry and get it over with."

"I wonder if our teacher gave him some advice?" Iida mused.

"Probably told him to start packing," Katsuki replied.

"You guys didn't hear?" I asked.

"No, we don't all have your ears." Katsuki scoffed.

"Oh," I looked back at Izuku.

Izuku hesitated for a little, he looked up with a determined look. He threw the ball but this time with a huge burst of speed.

"What?" I exclaimed. "That's not— How did he—"

"Mr. Aizawa," Izuku clenched his fist. "You see, I'm still standing."

"This kid." Aizawa grinned.

"His finger's broken." I murmured.

"He threw it over 700 meters!" A blond boy exclaimed.

"Nice, he's finally showing us his true power." The infinity girl yelled.

"His finger appears to be broken now," Iida said. "Just like in the exam. This quirk is very odd."

"It wasn't a very pretty throw." The French boy said.

Katsuki, on the other hand, was just as shocked as I was. Katsuki growled and fired off a few explosions.

"Hey Deku, you bastard, tell me how you did that or you're dead!" Katsuki yelled, running towards Izuku.

"Katsuki!" I called.

Aizawa activated his quirk and caught Katsuki before he could get to Izuku.

"What? Why the hell is your damn scarf so strong?" Katsuki struggled against it.

"Because it's a capture weapon, made of carbon fiber and a special metal alloy. Stand down. You'd be wise to avoid making me use my quirk so much. It gives me serious dry eye."

I suddenly wished I had my notebook with me. That was two pieces of information right there.

"You're wasting my time now." He deactivated his quirk. "Whoever's next can step up."

Izuku quickly made his way around Katsuki and ran back over to us.

"Ouch is your finger okay?" Infinity girl asked.

"Sure," Izuku replied.

I walked over to Katsuki. "Hey, are you okay?"

He growled and pushed me away. I watched him go back over to the group. Our next tests were sit-ups, toe touches, and long-distance run. I copied Iida's quirk for the last one. It was difficult to master and it kind of hurt but I eventually got the hang of it. Finally, we finished the exams.

"Alright, time to give you your results. I've ranked you all from best to worse. You probably have a good idea of your standing already. I'll just pull up the whole list, it's not worth going over each individual score." Aizawa pulled up the list.

I scanned the list. I was third, right before Katsuki. I frowned, I guess I would have to do better if I wanted to be first. I looked at the bottom name, Izuku Midoriya. My ears flattened against my head.

"And I was lying no one's going home." Aizawa grinned. "That was just a rational deception to make sure you gave it your all in the tests."

"I'm surprised the rest of you didn't figure that out. I'm sorry I guess I probably should have said something." The black-haired girl said.

'That doesn't make any sense. He expelled Anzu so why did he keep all of us? Especially Izuku, after what he said.' I thought.

"That was pretty nerve-racking huh?" The black hair boy said.

"Nah, I'm always down for a challenge," Kirishima replied.

Katsuki just huffed and turned away.

"That's it we're done for the day. Pick up a syllabus in the classroom and read it over before tomorrow morning." Aizawa started to walk away. "Midoriya, take this and go have the old lady fix you up." He handed Izuku and piece of paper. "Things are going to be tougher tomorrow when your actual training begins. Make sure you're prepared."

I groaned. "I could have done better."

"What do you mean?" Kirishima asked. "You did great!"

"I should have gotten first place. I have 18 quirks to choose from and yet I got 3rd." I slumped my head on Katsuki's shoulder.

"Get off," Katsuki growled but didn't move.

"Why?" I moaned. "I'm tired."

"Neko." He hissed.

"Katsu." I sang.

"Koneko." he shoved me off.

I stumbled and almost fell. "Ouch, Katsuki, that hurt."

Kirishima laughed then glanced between us. "What's the relationship here?"

"Just friends," I replied with a smile.

"Friends?" Katsuki scoffed. "You're just an annoying leech."

"Katsu, you don't mean that." I pretended to be offended.

"Whatever." He stomped off in the direction of the locker rooms.

"Oh come on, you're just mad cause I was in third!" I called.

He flipped me off. I shrugged and walked to the girl's locker room. The infinity girl was the first to approach me.

"So um how did you get my quirk?" She asked.

"Oh, my quirk is copy. I can copy a person's quirk by touching them." I replied.

"So you can borrow anyone's power?" The black-haired girl asked.

"Yeah, but the strength and time depend on how intimately I touch them." I touched Mina's hand, my skin turned a light shade of pink. "So with a brush of a hand, it's weaker."

I let some of the acid drip onto the bench. It sizzled then stopped, leaving a small indent on the bench.

"Whoa, that's so cool." Infinity girl said.

"Really?" I looked up. "Most people think I'm cheating or something."

"No, you're power is awesome!" Infinity girl held out her hand. "I'm Ochaco Uraraka."

"Koneko Chino." I shook her hand.

"I'm Momo Yaoyorozu." The pretty black-haired girl held out her hand too.

"It's nice to meet you." I grinned and shook her hand. "You got in on recommendations right?"

"That's right." Yaoyorozu nodded.

I looked over at the four remaining girls. "Well I know Mina and Hagakure, but what are your names?"

"Kyoka Jirou." The girl with the earphone jacks said.

"Tsuyu Asui. You can call me Tsu." The frog girl said.

"Nice to meet you all. I'm Koneko Chino. You can all call me Koneko." I smiled at them all.

"I think it's so cute that you have cat ears and a tail!" Hagakure exclaimed.

"Oh yeah, that's from my mother's side. My grandmother had a cat quirk. It's just been passed down from her." I touched my ears.

I turned to my locker and grabbed my uniform. I quickly changed clothes.

"So your quirk allows you to copy any quirk?" Yaoyorozu asked.

I looked up as I put my clothes in my bag. "Yeah, I can copy any quirk, even if it's a mutation. Those are painful." I winced. "My cousin can only copy certain quirks. Sometimes I think he got the better end of the deal."

"What do you mean?"

"Well he can only have a quirk for five minutes but he has it at full strength. Me, on the other hand, I can have any quirk but the strength and time depend on the touch." I started walking to the classroom

"I see." Yaoyorozu followed me. "I think your quirk is amazing."

"Thanks, yours is cool too."

"Oh this," she created a Russian doll. "It's alright, but I'd much rather have any power I wanted."

"Come on, you can have anything!" I looked over at her. "Besides, it's hard having a copy quirk. I get the recoils of the quirk I copy. Think about this, you have one power you can work with and strengthen meanwhile I don't. I can't strengthen something that isn't there."

We made it to the classroom and grabbed our syllabus.

"I guess you have a point," Yaoyorozu said.

"All I'm saying is be happy with what you have. Don't wish for something you don't have or you lose track of what you do." I spotted Katsuki in the hallway. "Hey, Katsuki!"

Katsuki looked up. I grinned and ran over.

"Bye Yaoyorozu!"

"Goodbye Koneko!" Yaoyorozu waved.

"So," I looked over at Katsuki. "Are you still bitter that I placed ahead of you?"

He glared at me. I nudged him with my shoulder.

"Come on, Katsu, don't stay mad at me forever." I stroked his arm with my tail. "Please," I looked up at him with wide eyes.

"Don't give me your puppy dog eyes." He growled.

"They are not puppy dog eyes. If anything they're kitten eyes." I rolled my eyes at him.

"Puppy, kitten, same thing. They're both the spawn of an animal."

"Excuse me, cats are far superior to dogs."

"Oh yeah, how so?"

"Well, for one thing, cats can take care of themselves. They're smart and they don't constantly need attention."

"Well, I think you missed out on that part."

"Hey!" I smacked his shoulder. "I don't need attention."

"You are one of the most neediest people I know." Katsuki scoffed.

"I am not!"

"You are too."

"Katsu, you're so mean." I pouted.

"I'm just telling the truth." He shrugged.

We fell silent as we waited for the train. Just before it got there Izuku, Idia and Uraraka showed up.

"Oh Kacchan, Koneko." Izuku seemed surprised.

"Hey Izuku, how's your finger?" I waved.

"Oh um, it's good. Recovery Girl patched me up." Izuku shifted uneasily.

I glanced behind me and saw Katsuki glaring at Izuku. "Katsuki," I nudged him. "Stop glaring." I turned back to Izuku. "So when did you get a quirk?"

Izuku quickly looked away. "Well um, apparently I was a late bloomer."

I opened my mouth to press him but the train arrived. Izuku quickly said goodbye to his friends and rushed onto the train. I followed Katsuki on to the train. The doors closed and I looked up at Katsuki.

"What do you think? About his quirk."

"I hate it. He's always been a quirkless loser. He's always been behind me. Someone who I could crush." Katsuki glared at Izuku.

"Don't be so mean." I looked over at Izuku. "He's not telling us something. I don't think that's his parent's powers. And I've never heard of a late bloomer."

"He told me that someone special to him told him that he could become a hero. And now he's taken those words to heart. Damn nerd." Katsuki growled.

"Something doesn't add up." I mused.

The train stopped and we all got off. I watched Izuku walk away. Maybe one day I would figure out that boy. But just not today.