Let's Be Heroes!

U.A. High was hailed as the greatest hero academy in the world. Among its alumni were some of modern society's best heroes. However, the school wasn't solely focused on producing heroes. It was, after all, a school, and students there received an education like any other academic establishment. This meant regular classes such as English,

Mathematics, and History in the morning.

Bruce was seated with the rest of his class during an English lesson. I don't really see the point of this class. It is unlikely any of us will ever leave the country during our hero careers. Unless we have the misfortune to run into an eccentric tourist like that America vlogger from earlier this year. Ugh...

"Okay class, can anyone tell me what is wrong with this sentence?" their teacher asked them. He was one of the older heroes given he was in his late 50s. He had on a metal helmet with wings on the sides, a red top with a yellow lightning bolt in the center, blue pants, and red boots.

The Speeding Hero: All-Flash. A hero in semi-retirement well-known for his speed. There have been debates on how he compares to the Lightning Run Hero: The Flash.


The afternoon is when it got exciting because that was when the students had Hero Basic Training.

"I AM HERE... ENTERING THE DOOR LIKE A HERO!" All Might exclaimed with his cape billowing around him. All the Class 0-JL students grew excited. Even the stoic few like Jason Blood and Arthur Curry lit up a bit when they saw the No. 1 hero.

"All Might! He really is a teacher!" Clark exclaimed.

"That's his Silver Age costume, isn't it?" Vic Sage observed.

"The No. 1 hero is standing right in front of us. I've almost got chills," Zatanna Zatara said.

"HAHAHA! It is nice to see some enthusiastic future heroes!" laughed All Might.

"Tch." The scoff seemed to cut the atmosphere. All attention turned to Bruce who was glaring out the window. "All Might is a teacher. That's great. Can we get back to class now?" The sharpness in his voice caught everyone off guard, especially All Might. Usually, boys Bruce's age were ecstatic to just catch a glimpse of the Symbol of Peace, but Bruce seemed to be actively trying not to look at him.

The pro hero awkwardly cleared his throat. "Ah, well. I will be your Hero Basic Training teacher. This subject is where you will train in different ways in order to learn the basics of being a hero! It is here you will have the most units. Now, let's get right to it. Today's lesson is- Combat training!" The students grew even more excited. Finally, some action that real heroes do. "And for that, you will need these!" Compartments in the wall slid out, revealing cases labeled with the students' seat numbers. "These costumes created based on your Quirk registrations and requests made before school. Now, let's get suited up!"

"COSTUMES!" the majority of the class exclaimed.

Bruce stared at the case labeled "18".

"My costume..."


"The school requires my Quirk registration for the clothing allowance. I'll have to go to the city hall and update it from "none". But what can I change it to that isn't suspicious?" Bruce wondered aloud.

"I've returned." Bruce turned to the kitchen door. "Welcome back, Alfred-san. How was your grocery run?" The butler reached into his bag. "Actually, Master Bruce-sama, I didn't go grocery shopping." He then pulled out some folded clothing and handed it to the boy. Bruce stared at the symbol. "Wait, this is...!"

Alfred nodded. "I saw your sketches one night when you fell asleep at your desk. I sent word to the Wayne Enterprise companies the specializes in making hero costumes." Alfred looked down at the ground solemnly. "Your parents said things they deeply regretted. Back then, they felt they had just given up you. I'm sad to say that I agreed with their words. But here you are, still going after your dream." He raised his head to smile at Bruce. "From this time forward, I will support you with everything I have. And your parents' support will also continue through me."


Bruce walked towards the end of the tunnel leading to Ground Beta. Alfred-san made sure to get me the best material. I will wear his efforts with dignity. He stepped into the light, joining the rest of his classmates.

This is my costume!

Bruce wore a black short-sleeved top underneath a gray vest with two yellow clasps on the front. He had on black tights, his yellow utility belt, and black steel-enforced boots. Bruce wore black elbow-length gloves that had two sharp protrusions near the ends and a cape with a jagged edge that went around his whole neck and covered his shoulders. His costume was completed by the simple black domino mask he wore. A yellow bat symbol was on the center of his chest.

Diana noticed him. "Wayne! That's a really cool costume." Bruce blushed heavily when he saw her. "P-Prince! Your costume is really nice, too." Diana laughed awkwardly and rubbed the back of her neck. "It turned out to be more revealing than I thought."

Diana wore a strapless leotard that was red on the upper half and blue on the lower half. There was an attached pleated skirt that shortened in the front and had white stars at the ends. There was golden armor plating that encircled her waist and separated the colors. The plating on her chest formed a "W" design. Diana had on large silver bracelets over white fingerless opera gloves. She had on red knee boots with white accents and silver star earrings. Finally, Diana wore a golden tiara with a red star in the center. The costume hugged her body and showed it off quite a bit.

When Bruce averted his eyes to prevent from ogling at her, he noticed Wally staring at her.

"U.A. is the best!" he said as he threw a thumbs-up to Hal.

Wally's costume consisted of a bodysuit that was white in the middle and red on the sides. There was a yellow lightning bolt symbol in a hollow circle on his chest and lightning bolts around his waist that met to form a V-shaped design. He had on a red cowl that exposed his lower face and hair and had ear guards with lightning-shaped protrusions. Wally wore rectangular red goggles, yellow gloves with thick cuffs, white high top sneakers with lightning engravings on the sides, and yellow shin and knee guards.

Hal's hero outfit also consisted of a bodysuit. It was green on the neck, shoulders, and torso, and the rest of it was black. There was the same symbol from his ring in green on his chest against a white circle. He had on elbow-length white gloves and white boots. He wore a domino mask made from a punching holes in a plain black fabric. Hal still wore his ring.

J'onn walked up from behind Bruce. "Your costume is a good representation of your personality, Wayne. Especially the color."

"Thanks. Wait, what does that mean?!" J'onn didn't answer and just casually looked away shrewdly.

J'onn wore a black sleeveless top, blue shorts, and a red belt with a golden buckle. There were two thinner belts that attached to the first one and crisscrossed over his chest to form an "X". He had on a long blue cape that had a large open collar and was connected by the two golden clasps to the belts. J'onn's costume was completed by blue gloves and boots.

"Alright, let's get the combat training started!" announced All Might. "We will be conducting indoor combat simulations. You'll for teams of two and participate in heroes against villains battles."

"Is that okay if we don't have basic training?" Justin Sir asked.

"The best way to learn those basics is through hands-on experience! Now listen up." The hero pulled out a booklet of pages that looked comical in his giant hands.

Is that a script? Bruce quirked an eyebrow.

"The scenario is the villains have hidden a weapon of mass destruction somewhere in their hideout. The heroes are here to dispose of it. The heroes must catch the villains or recover the weapon in the limited time. The villains must prevent those from happening or catch the heroes."

"Now it is time to draw the teams!"

Team A: Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince

Team B: Arthur Curry and Nathaniel Adams

Team C: Vic Sage and Oliver Queen

Team D: Clark Kent and Wally West

Team E: Hal Jordan and Shayera Hol

Team F: Hank Hall and Don Hall

Team G: Zatanna Zatara and Justin Sir

Team H: Helena Bertinelli and Dinah Lance

Team I: Jason Blood and J'onn J'onzz

Team J: Greg Saunders and Mari Jiwe McCabe

"And now the first teams to fight... are these guys!"

All Might drew a "B" and "E". Arthur and Nathaniel made eye contact with Hal and Shayera.

"Team B are the villains and Team E are the heroes. Everyone else will observe from the monitor room with me. Villains will have a five-minute headstart to set up, and when the heroes arrive, the battle begins!"


Bruce stood near the back of the monitor room and watched as his classmates prepared on the screens.

"Hey, Wayne, who do you think will win?" Diana asked him.

He gave a bit a thought before replying. "I can't be certain, since I have only general ideas about Adams and Hol's Quirks, and I have no idea what Jordan and Curry's Quirks are. Hol obviously is capable of flight, but there could be more to her. Adams can generate some sort of energy and form small blasts that are strong enough to propel himself a good distance." Bruce remembered what Nathaniel had done during his long-standing jump test. "To be honest, I want Jordan and Hol to win, but that's probably me being biased."

Diana nodded. "I see. Well, let's see how it turns out."


Shayera carried Hal up to the open window.

"Infiltration successful. Good work, Hol.:

"No problem. Now that we're in, guess that means it's time to kick some butt!" Shayera said while pumping her fist.

Hal gave her a deadpan expression. "You know, it would be better if we get the drop on them. So we should try to avoid combat."

"But where's the fun in that?"

Shayera wore a yellow crop top with green sides, red "superhero briefs" over green tights, red heeled boots that had golden designs resembling hawk feet, and golden bracelets. She wore a mask mixed with a headdress. Its side was designed to look like wings and the rest gave her a hawk-like appearance. The areas that surrounded her eyes and spread into the "wings" were black, and the top that dipped towards her nose was golden brown.

"We have no idea what their Quirks are. While I don't doubt our strength, I'd rather not getting into a losing fight," Hal said as he led his teammate down the intersecting halls of the floor they were on. "I suggest we scour the place and just recover the weapon."

No sooner had the words left Hal's mouth, a familiar green-armored figure appeared.

"Heroes found! I'll kill you!" the miniature one-pointer villain bot exclaimed as it rushed at the duo.

"GAHH! The hell!?" Hal quickly aimed and fired a green beam from his ring. It hit the robot dead on and destroyed it.

"Isn't that one of the things we fought in the entrance exam?" Shayera asked.

"Ah yes, I forgot to mention that the villains have henchmen to assist them. They are downgraded versions of easy and medium villain bots. Though they won't be able to do much damage, they can get in your way and give away your positions," All Might announced through the speakers.

"That's pretty important information to forget, dammit!" Hal angrily shouted in the air.

"Attack them," said someone behind them. The heroes turned to the voice, and Hal was immediately flung back into a wall by a tendril of water. Shayera managed to dodge and flew at Arthur. "Block it." An appendage of water appeared from behind the blonde and stopped Shayera's punch. It then wrapped around her wrist and threw her against the wall. "Sorry, it's nothing against you guys, but at the moment I am a villain. So don't expect me to go easy on you," he said apathetically.

Arthur was a tall teenager who stood a bit over Bruce's height. His slightly spiky blonde hair almost reached his shoulders, and his uneven fringe reached his chin and obscured the right side of his face. His visible eye was dark blue. It was heavy-lidded and, paired with his neutral frown, gave Arthur a rather bored expression.

Arthur wore a pair of green tights, black boots with dorsal fin designs on the back, a golden belt with an A-shaped buckle, and golden bands around his wrists. He had a yellow combat vest that had a sort of pack on the back where the water originated from. Other than that, his hero costume completely exposed his upper body, allowing a full view of his pecs, abs, and muscular arms.

"Cut the ground." The tendril of water seemed to sharpen and slashed at the concrete floor. There was a cracking sound, and then the floor gave way under Hal and Shayera.

Hal gave a cry of surprise before a green sphere formed over him to shield him. Shayera spread her wings and tried to slow down her fall, but got hit by debris now and then. Arthur precisely used the largest fragments as footholds while using his water tendrils to bat away debris.

All three landed in the lower floor, which was more open and had concrete pillars around the edges. Unfortunately for Hal and Shayera, the level had ten medium villain bots. Hal easily smashed through four with a green whip of energy. Shayera flew at one and smashed it into the remaining five and then slammed them all against a wall. However, she then felt something wrapped around her waist. She was then lashed through the air and was rammed into Hal.

"Crush them." Shayera quickly jumped off her teammate, who quickly rolled out of the way of the water appendage.

"We need to find a way to either shut him up or get rid of that water," Hol said. "That Quirk of his is a problem.

Arthur Curry

Quirk: Ocean's Voice

He can literally command water to do what he wants.

Any water is fine, but it works best at the ocean, hence the name.

"Good luck with that," Arthur said. "Attack them." Two tendrils shot at them. Hal countered it by forming a barrier, while Shayera flew around it and dived at her opponent. Arthur sidestepped and threw a roundhouse kick, which she blocked with her forearm. However, she wasn't able to prevent herself from being thrown aside by a water appendage. Arthur caught the flash of green out of the corner of his eye.

"Dodge it." Water grabbed a damaged support beam and pulled Arthur out of the way of Hal's laser attack.

"Hol, go ahead of me. This is just a hunch, but if Curry made it so we would fall down a floor, then maybe the weapon is above us somewhere!" Hal shouted.

Arthur's expression shifted from neutral to aggressive. That was all the confirmation they needed.

"Are you sure you can handle him?" Shayera asked.

"I can only guarantee slowing him down. You're faster than me, so you should look for the weapon," Hal responded as he blocked a quick attack.

Shayera nodded. "I'm on it!" She spread her wings and launched into the air. "Grab her!" Arthur called out. Before the tendril could grasp the girl's leg, a green flash sliced it in half. The water fell uselessly onto the concrete. Arthur returned his attention to Hal. "I'm your opponent. Focus on me."

"Hmph. Adams, Hol is searching for the weapon. Guard it properly," Arthur spoke to his wireless radio.

"I'm on it."

Arthur glared at Hal. "I'm not holding back. Remember, I'm a villain, so prepare for difficulty, swish."


Shayera flew down the halls and took down every robot that got in her way. I'm almost to the top of the building. If Jordan's hunch is right, the weapon and Adams will be up there.

She soon stood in front of the door that led to the final floor. She took a deep breath and swiftly kicked it off its hinges. The room was dark, and the only lighting was a series of hanging lamps that seemed to make a path to the weapon. Nathaniel was nowhere to be found.

Shayera paused then slowly walked towards the goal. Don't be too hasty. He's here somewhere. Immediately after she thought that Shayera felt a presence behind her. She managed to dodge the open palm emitting bluish energy but was unprepared when Nathaniel quickly shifted directions and landed his hand on her stomach. A small explosion launched her back. She skidded to a halt with a hiss of pain and glared at her opponent.

Nathaniel was almost at J'onn's height. His skin and hair were the same silver color, and his eyes were completely white. His hair was shaved short on the sides and back while the rest was styled into a quiff.

Nathaniel wore a bodysuit that was the same color as his skin. On his chest was an eight-point star-like symbol that is modeled after the atom symbol. He had on red elbow-length gloves and knee-high blue boots. They had thick brace-like cuffs that had groves that resembled vents. Nathaniel wore a simple metal gas mask on his lower face.

He positioned his hands near each other and allowed energy to swirl in between them. He then thrusted them in front of him and a beam fired at Shayera. She dodged and the wall behind her was demolished.

"So your Quirk can be used for long-range attacks, too. Damn," she cursed.

Nathaniel Adams

Quirk: Quantum Field

He has the ability to generate radiation and use it for attacks.

Don't worry, it's non-radioactive.

"I really don't want to hurt you, but I want to win. So don't expect me to hold back," Nathaniel said as he raised his hand up, energy emitting from it. "Good, I'd be insulted if you did," Shayera said. She launched at him, her wings propelling herself forward. Her opponent once again fired a laser, however, she swiftly maneuvered around it. She aimed a punch at Nathaniel's face, but he positioned his hands down and used the blasts of the explosions he created to send him up. Bluish energy then poured out the slits on the heel of his boot and covered his sole. He then landed a kick on Shayera and sent her smashing onto the floor. She grunted and quickly moved out of the way of a ball of energy. She got back on her feet and assumed a fighting stance, an action that Nathaniel mimicked.

Shayera smirked. "Good, now things have gotten exciting again."


Hal grunted as the tendril slammed against his shield and sent him back a few feet. Even when he cut the tendril and sent the water splashing down, Arthur could still command it.

Just like Hol said, I have to stop Curry from using his Quirk by either keeping him from talking or getting rid of the water, Hal thought as he dodged another attack. If I can just get close enough, I have an idea.

"Grab him!" Arthur ordered. Hal manifested a green hand to slap the tendrils to restrain him. He then smirked. "Take this!" Hal sent rod constructs at Arthur. While they weren't sharp, you still wouldn't want to get hit by one.

"Catch them." The tendrils split into multiple thinner appendages in order to catch all the projectiles. "Was that an attempt to incapacitate me?"

"No, just a distraction to give me time to do this!"

Arthur looked to his side in shock to see Hal already aiming his ring.

"You-!"

Arthur felt the air get knocked out of his lungs as a giant hand grabbed and slammed him into a wall simultaneously.

"There! Now you can't use any water!" The hand completely covered Arthur's water pack, preventing any from getting out. However, Arthur didn't look panicked. He actually looked bored.

"Don't get full of yourself, swish. Who said that was the only water in the building?"

Hal raised an eyebrow, but then something dripped onto his shoulder. He looked up, and his eyes widened at the sight of a water pipe exposed from their fight.

"Shi-!"

"Attack him!"

The pipe burst and a rush of water slammed into Hal's front. His manifestation dissipated, and Arthur dropped down. Noe Hal was the one trapped by a giant hand. "Now, I just use the capture tape, and I'll go assist Ada-"

"THE HERO TEAM WINS!" All Might's voice thundered through the building.

Arthur stood there stunned, and then his lips pulled back into a snarl, revealing a mouthful of razor-sharp teeth.

"How the hell-!? Adams, what happened!?"


*5 minutes early*

Shayera and Nathaniel traded blow after blow, however, the latter was able to do more damage due to his radiation. A blast left Shayera's arms slightly scorched and sent her back a bit. The girl panted with fatigue.

At this rate, I'll be worn out before him. And then there's the risk of running out of time. Also if Curry gets past Jordan, I can't take him alongside Adams. Nathaniel's Emitter-type Quirk didn't require much stamina, while Shayera, being a Mutant-type, could rely only on her physical capabilities. And she was getting tired.

"I chose to bring the weapon here since it had the lowest rood. Those wings of yours won't have much use," Nathaniel said. "But just in case..." He rocketed himself at the girl. She dodged his outstretched hand but realized too late her face was not the target. He grabbed her wing and unleashed a blast. Shayera gave a cry of pain and backed away, her wing hanging to the side with scorch marks and feathers bent out of place.

"Sorry, but I can't take any chances," apologized Nathaniel. Blue energy coated his hands, and he rushed at his opponent. Shayera's thoughts quickened.

He's coming in fast. My wing isn't broken, but I definitely can't fly with this injury. I can't beat him, so I have to recover the weapon. I just need to touch it, and then we win. How can I get to it fast enough? Then she recalled how ever time Nathaniel used the blast form of his radiation, pieces of broken cement would be blown back by the resulting shockwave. She smiled with realization. "That's it."

She jumped up out of the way just as Nathaniel fired the explosion.

"Huh?" He turned and saw Shayera launch through the air, straight towards the weapon. "She used the blast from my attack to propel herself!?"

Shayera wrapped her arms around the fake nuke the moment she made contact.

"Recovery successful!"


After Shayera had her wing healed by Recovery Girl, all of Class 0-JL gathered in the observing room in order to review the battle they had just witnessed.

"Now I must say that the MVP of the exercise was Young Adams!" All Might stated.

Nathaniel, who had removed his gas mask, looked at the hero in surprise alongside the majority of the other students.

"Why wasn't it either of the winners?" Mari McCabe asked.

"Hmm, that is a good question. Can anyone answer it?"

"Yes." Everyone turned to Bruce who was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, away from the group. "Adams was the one to show the most potential during the match." All Might was silent and glanced at Bruce. "Jordan was only able to defend himself against Curry's attacks. Even when he did try to switch to offense, it proved to be inefficient. While he was able to catch Curry off guard and briefly incapacitate him, Jordan failed to ensure that Curry could no longer use his Quirk. On the other hand, Curry leaving Adams to guard the weapon alone was not the best course of action, given he did not have a good idea of their opponents' Quirks. It would seem he overestimated his own power, even if he did beat Jordan. Shayera, on the other hand, acted impulsively and ran into battle without a plan. Though she was able to use her opponent's power to her own advantage in the end, this was only after she was injured and incapable of using her Quirk. Nathaniel kept the fight difficult by constantly changing the form of his attacks. He also used the environment to his advantage by picking an area that would prevent one of the heroes from fully utilizing her Quirk. He also was the only one who was actually able to stop the usage of his opponent's Quirk. The heroes won by last-minute quick thinking and the luck of the consequences of a villain's Quirk."

The room was quiet. Hal glanced away in disappointment while Nathaniel gained an expression of pondering. Arthur stood with his arms crossed and glared to the side when his flaws were pointed out as did Shayera.

All Might remained silent. H-He said that in a bit more detail than I expected. He regained his trademark smile. "Yes, you were able to find all their strengths and faults. Good job!" he praised the boy with a thumbs-up. Bruce's eyes narrowed and his scowl deepened. He averted his gaze from the No. 1 hero.

"Know your strengths and weaknesses. Devote yourself to building up your powers. If not, then potential and precious time is wasted," he said. His classmates and teacher stared at him.

He reminds me of someone, thought All Might.

"Okay everyone, time to change locations and start the second match. Remember what we just discussed during the training."

"Yes, sir!"


Second match: Team G (Heroes) vs. Team I (Villains)

Zatanna Zatara was a girl on the shorter side. She had glossy black hair that reached between her shoulders and had a single wavy bang that fell to the right side of her face. She had expressive cyan eyes,

She wore a white dress shirt, bow tie, and gloves. She had on a little yellow low-cut vest and a black blazer. She also had on black mini-shorts, gray stockings, and black heeled boots. There was a red rose pinned to her left lapel, and she wore a black magician hat.

Justin Sir stood barely taller than Wally. He was just as slim though. His pale blonde hair was shaggy in the back and reached his nape. His bangs covered his forehead, and he had chin-length side bangs that framed his face. Justin's blue eyes lacked pupils and luster. The color of his eyes gradually shifted from dark to light blue downward. His eyes also drooped at the end, giving him a sleepy look.

His hero costume consisted of a gold yellow bodysuit underneath a golden chainmail shirt, a red tunic with a black bird symbol on the chest, and a black belt. He wore a metal visor that resembled a sallet that had six rectangular cuts, silver-armored boots, armor on his knees and elbows, and silver gauntlets that exposed his fingers and palms.

Jason Blood was slightly taller than Clark. He had red and white hair that brushed his shoulders. The red section of his hair was spiky while the wide streak of white in his fringe was more smooth and straight. It reached his lips and completely covered the right side of his face. His green eyes had pupils that were slitted like a cat's.

He wore a long-sleeved red leotard with attached shorts, black tights, red ankle boots, and a dark violet cape with a hood secured by a silver circular pin. He also wore a spiked black belt and similar looking bracelets.

The villains won when J'onn appeared behind Zatanna and Justin and wrapped them in capture tape while Jason distracted them.


Third match: Team C vs. Team J

Vic Sage was a teen who was a bit taller than Hal. His most distinct feature was his lacking of a face. There were only the shapings of eyes, a nose, and cheekbones. He had short black hair that fell over the right side of his "face".

He wore a dark indigo suit, orange dress shirt, and black tie and gloves. He also had on a dark blue trenchcoat and matching fedora with a darker colored band.

Oliver Queen stood at an average height. His blonde hair was short, and his fringe reached his thick brows and was slightly parted at the left. He had side pieces that sharply pointed forward and the back curved out a bit. His triangular grin showed off a single row of teeth, and his green eyes possessed unique cross-shaped pupils.

His costume consisted of a black unitard, a V-collared dark green vest with a hood, a light green belt, dark green boots, and fingerless gloves that reached below his shoulders that had three square cutouts of increasing size on the outside. Oliver also wore a black partial mask that went across his nose and reached under both eyes. He had a light green quiver full of arrows and a green bow.

Greg Saunders was just as tall as Hal. He had black hair and dark brown eyes. His slightly disheveled hair reached his nape, and his bangs framed his face with few strands in between his eyes.

He wore a navy blue double-breasted western shirt with four white buttons on the right front, white trousers with a dark brown stripe around the thighs, and a brown leather belts with a golden buckle. On his belt were holsters holding revolvers. He had on brown gloves and cowboy boots with spurs. Greg also wore a red serape that covered his shoulders and fell short down his back. His costume was completed with his white cowboy hat.

Mari Jiwe McCabe was a dark-skinned girl of slightly above average height. Her dark brown hair was kept in a boyish cut, and her short fringe was slightly parted in the middle. She had sharp amber eyes.

She wore a sleeveless orange jumpsuit with black accents on the sides. She also had black elbow-length gloves and ankle boots. She wore bracelets, a necklace, and earrings made from varying sized bones carved into single-pointed shards. The main piece of the necklace was carved to look like a big cat's face.

The heroes won because Vic was able to direct Oliver through the best routes after memorizing the blueprints, and the latter surprised the villains with a net arrow and retrieved the weapon.


Fourth match: Team H vs. Team F

Helena Bertinelli was quite tall for her age. Her long black hair was slicked back, exposing her forehead. She had wide pale blue eyes,

She wore a dark purple domino mask with elongated ends pointing up. She wore a black leotard with a rectangular cutout on the abdomen, black boots and fingerless gloves with hot pink accents, and a hot pink utility belt. She had on a dark purple cape with a white outline that intersected with the white stripe down her middle to make a cross shape.

Dinah Lance was a bit short and had long blonde hair and light blue eyes. She had two curled bangs that reached her chest. Her eyes were framed by long lashes.

She had on a black leotard, gray stockings with seams, black boots, fingerless gloves, and leather boots. She also wore a dark blue mini jacket and her black choker.

Hank Hall was a boy who was almost as tall as Bruce. He had short spiky red hair with two angular ahoges hanging in front of his forehead. His eyes were brown and had an outer ring of a lighter shade.

His hero costume consisted of a white bodysuit, a red belt with capsules, and red boots and gloves. The boots and gloves were designed to sharp wing-like edges. His red cape was separated into six strips, and he wore a red domino mask with sharp edges.

Don Hall was a bit shorter than Wally. He had short blonde hair and big blue eyes. His blunt bangs fell a bit in front of his eyes, and he had thin side pieces that fell in front of his ears. He also had an ahoge that stood up a bit before it fell lax on top of his head. His blue eyes had a darker ring around them.

He wore a light blue bodysuit, a white belt with pouches, and white boots and gloves. The edges of the gloves and boots were designed to give the impression of feathers. He had on a white shawl-like cape made to look similar to wings. He wore a white domino mask that also was designed to look like wings.

The heroes won when Dinah incapacitated the brothers with a hypersonic scream and Helena retrieved the weapon.


"Alright, we're down to the final match. Team A will be the heroes and Team D will be the villains. Let's get to set up!"


Bruce and Diana stood outside the building while Clark and Wally got ready inside.

Diana turned to Bruce. "So are you a little nervous?" He glanced at her and then looked away.

"Kent has incredible strength, and West's speed is impressive. They won't be easy to deal with."

He turned back to her with a determined expression. "But we can win. There is a way."

Diana smiled and nodded. "Mmhm!"

The five-minute timer went off.

"Final indoor combat training match, start!"

OMAKE!

The main cafeteria allows students to buy gourmet foods at reasonable prices. All the dishes are prepared by the Cook Hero: Lunch Rush.

Clark eyed Bruce curiously as he pulled out a normal looking bento box. "Wayne, do you not like the food here?" Bruce shook his head at his classmates confused glances. "No, I can see that Lunch Rush's cooking is well-done. However, I'm afraid it is nothing compared to Alfred-san's cooking."

"Oh, and might I ask why that is?"

Bruce paused and shifted in his chair to see the Cook Hero standing right behind him. He must have been passing by when he heard his statement. All of Bruce's friends minus J'onn stared at the hero with looks of being caught in the act, however, Bruce remained calm. He said nonchalantly, "Well, Lunch Rush when I ate lunch yesterday I could tell you put your best effort into the food. Unfortunately for me, I prefer dishes with less... endeavor placed into them. Something more... heartfelt." He opened his bento box filled with white rice, tempura shrimp, tamagoyaki, and fresh vegetables. He casually placed his chopsticks across it and held it out to the hero. "If you really want to understand what I mean, how about a bite?"

Lunch Rush stared in contemplation before nodding and picking up some white rice. He brought the chopsticks under his mask, and they were empty when they came back out. Lunch Rush just stood there for a second and then proceeded to collapse onto the ground. Bruce's friends gasped in surprise, and Bruce just stared while still holding the bento box.

"I think we need to get him to the nurse," he said.

Later, when Lunch Rush woke up, he said he fainted after tasting a piece of Heaven.


Now for the Preview!

This is one of the first steps in my U.A. journey to becoming a hero.

However, I have no idea if I can even take it without a misstep.

Next time: Batman v Superman

Don't worry, this one will actually be good.


So I had hoped to get this out early, but my mom and I recently moved and had to pack everything up, including my writing materials. Then we had to set everything up and live without internet for a week. But now we've settled down, and I have free time again!

So yeah, that one line from the previous chapter that said Bruce didn't like All Might? It's expanded on here. There's a pretty obvious reason why he dislikes All Might, but that will be explained in a later chapter.

Also can I please get some comments? I really like reading people's feedback.