The day continues on at Vanguard Academy as we a small middle-aged man making his way towards the headmaster's office. The small middle-aged man has a thin dark buzzcut hair, gray eyes and wears round glasses. He wears an opened checkered polo shirt, black pants and red shoes. This is Mario Martinez, the current president of Neo-City's Heroes Coalition and is known as the Great Wizard.

Neo-City's Heroes Coalition President and the Great Wizard

Mario Martinez

Mario then arrives in front of the headmaster's office before knocking on the door, "Come in.'' a voice called from inside. Mario enters the office and is greeted by an old man, "Hey, Mario! Are you excited for the Unification Ceremony tonight? You know I am.'' the man said with a smile. The man has a white-grayish hair and has dark eyes. He wears a black t-shirt, black pants and red & white rubbers shoes, he wears black-thick glasses, he wears a black cap and a dogtag around his neck. This is Danny Antonucci, the current headmaster of Vanguard Academy.

Vanguard Academy Headmaster

Danny Antonucci

Mario let's out a chuckle, "So am I, Danny. So am I." he replied, "Though we both know that I'll be the one telling the students about the origins of the Unification Ceremony.'' he pointed out.

"You know the story better than I am, so I believe it's for the best.'' Danny replied.

"Indeed." Mario replied, "By the way, who do you believe will be this year's crown holders?'' he asked.

"Well... while I do believe that Miss Conway and Mister Imai are the perfect contenders...'' Danny spoke as he pulls out a golden-colored crystal ball placed on top of table, "... but we can't rule out that the Golden Desire has different opinion on it's own.'' he stated.

Mario nodded, "Indeed.'' he replied, "This is also the first time that the Golden Desire will choose the crown holders in front of everyone.'' he pointed out.

Danny nodded back, "Yes, this will be the first time that we'll be doing that.'' he stated with a smile.

"By the way, how is young Lazaris doing well in her first day of school?'' Mario asked.

"She's doing well but sad to say that some students are still afraid of her." Danny replied.

"It will take time but I assure to you that everyone will warm up to her.'' Mario reminded with a smile.

Unbeknownst to the two, the Golden Desire began to glow as swirls of clouds began to form inside.

bzzzttt...

(Play Night in the Woods OST - Possum Springs)

Later that night as the Unification Ceremony approaches in a few hours, we go the school's auditorium as students, trainess and heroes are filling the seats of the seated steps and all are excited for tonight's special event.

At one side of the seated steps, we see Kanonno Grassvalley, Lazaris and Lloyd Irvings taking their seats.

"We are just few hours away before the Unification Ceremony and after that, we'll be attending the after party New Day Jose is hosting!" Kanonno cheered.

"New Day Jose's parties are always a blast!" Lloyd claimed.

"Too bad the others can't come though.'' Lazaris pointed out as Medaka Kurokami and Mina Majikina walks pass behind them, "Being in missions and all.'' she stated.

"Look at the bright side at least they get to watch the ceremony using their apps." Kanonno said as she pointed at several cameras installed around the auditorium, "The school's Tech Club and Broadcasting Team are generous enough to broadcast all over the multiverse!" she exclaimed.

Suddenly a girl drops down between Kanonno and Lazaris seat, surprising them. The girl has a waist-length dark-blue curly hair with light-blue highlights and has blue eyes with star-shaped pupils. She wears a white open chest camisole with a puffy shoulders with colorful beads wrapped around her waist, she wears a colorful knee-length ruffled skirt over a black thigh-high socks and brown strapped shoes. She wears a small top hat with a colorful beads on her head, a crystal necklace around her neck and blue gloves. This is Charistina MacCrazey.

Vanguard Academy Student

Charistina MacCrazey

"True! But only those with a certain exclusive apps can watch this ceremony in their devices!" Charistina stated rather cheerfully as she brought out a bag of popcorn and began to eat.

"Hey, Charistina!" Lazaris greeted.

"Hey, Care! Could you at least try not to startle us every time you appear?'' Lloyd asked, "Seriously... it's giving me a heart attack.'' he claimed.

Charistina let's out a giggle, "Sorry about that. It's just perks and quirks of being a Flamburge native." she stated, "Anyway! I'm really excited because this is my first time attending the Unification Ceremony! I can already feel that the event is going to be fun-tastic!" she exclaimed in excitement throwing her bag of popcorn in the air.

Just inches away from them, we see Jaune Arc, Brent Dark and Wesley Bryans talking to each other when the bag of popcorn landed on Jaune's head, "Hey! Who did that?!" the blonde demanded as Brent and Wesley let's out a laugh.

"Anyway... since we have a few time left how about we play a little game called 'Who will be this year's Crown Holders'?'' Charistina suggested.

"Can I join you guys?'' a voice spoke. They turn to their left to see a young man sitting right next to Lloyd. The young man has a short black hair, dark eyes and a stubbled beard. He is bare chested with a black wing tattoo and a silver star-chained necklace, and wears a black trilby, black suspenders, white pants and black shoes. This is Andres "Singko" Alvarez.

Vanguard Academy Student and Rookie Trainee

Andres "Singko" Alvarez

"Hey, Singko!" Lloyd greeted as the two shared a fistbump, "So, who do you think will be this year's crown holders?'' he asked.

Andres let's out a snort, "Well... that's a no-brainer! It's pretty obvious that Kazeyoshi and Faye will be this year's crown holders again.'' he claimed.

"I was thinking the same thing." Lloyd replied in agreement.

Kanonno let's out a giggle, "Well... me on the other hand want someone new to hold the crowns, so I was thinking of Rachael Blomma and you, Lloyd.'' she exclaimed with a smile.

"Me? Why me?'' Lloyd asked in surprise.

"Why not?'' Kanonno replied with a smile.

"What about you, Care?'' Andres asked.

Charistina was finishing sipping a jumbo-sized smoothie before throwing it aside hitting Jaune once again, "Well... just like Kanonno, this year's crown holders should be different... so I'll go with Darren Cross and... Lazaris!" she claimed with a smile.

Her answer has taken everyone aback, "What?!" they shouted in unison.

"Me? But why me?'' Lazaris asked in confusion.

Charistina let's out a giggle, "Like Kanonno said, why not?'' she replied with a smile.

Kanonno, Lazaris, Lloyd and Andres looks at each other with the idol spinning a finger on his head.

bzzzttt...

(Play Bo Dallas Theme - Shoot for the Stars by CFO$)

A few hours later, the auditorium is now filled with spectators as the Unification Ceremony is about to begin. On the stage, we see Danny Antonucci and Mario Martinez with the former standing in front a podium.

"Heroes and Students! It's is a big privilege that tonight we celebrate one of our most important yearly events, the Unification Ceremony!" Danny announced, "An event that not only celebrates the foundation of this school but to celebrate the school's unity with the Heroes Coalitions.'' he explained earning an applause from everyone, "And now... President Mario will share to you the origins of the Unification Ceremony.'' he claimed, "Mister Mario?'' he called as he backs away from the podium.

Mario then steps forward to the podium, "Thank you, Mister Danny.'' he replied with gratitude, "Now then... the unity between the Vanguard Academy and the Heroes Coalition occur years during the Great War against the alien invasion." he started, "Louie the Supreme God of Generosity, founder of the Heroes Coalitions, created a resistance group known as the Freedom Heroes to fight off the invaders and at the same time, Hector Vanguard also know as Hector the Vanguard, the founder of Neo-City, also created a resistance group known as the Freedom Seekers. Despite fighting alongside each other during the Great War, never once that Louie and Hector has considered each others as friends but despite that, both have immense respect of each other's beliefs and opinions which is the reason why the Freedom Heroes and the Freedom Seekers has a strong bond during the war. Unfortunately after the war ended and even though both resistances have won the war, they lost Hector on the process. Louie, in tribute for Hector, build the first Training Camp in this city and that the same build the Vanguard Academy in honor of Hector's dream of opening a school for young ones to learn. For Louie and to everyone, both Freedom Heroes and Freedom Seekers, the Training Camp and the Vanguard Academy is the symbol that is born from the unity of each group, it is their crown that came into fruition from their bonds. The unity between the Training Camp and the Vanguard Academy symbolizes the relationship of Louie and Hector." he finished as everyone let's out an applause.

"That was a great backstory.'' Ruby Rose commented.

"It piques my interest to no end." Luna Loud admitted.

Danny stood back at the podium, "As per tradition, each year a representative, also known as the Crown Holders, from both Training Camp and the Vanguard Academy will take the responsibility in keeping the unity between each side, just like how Louie and Hector during the war." he stated, "Now... this year, we'll be doing something different!'' he claimed, "Instead of just calling the names of the crown holders, we'll be witnessing how each representatives gets chosen.'' he explained earning murmurs from the audience.

"Huh? Now that's unexpected.'' Edward Elric admitted as Alphonse Elric nodded in agreement.

Mario then pushes out a cart with a golden-colored crystal ball, "Everyone... this is the Golden Desire.'' he introduced, "A magical artifact that is known making great choices." he explained, "The Golden Desire, believe it or not, has mind of it's own.'' he claimed, "The Golden Desire observes people from afar, studying if he or she is capable holding the responsibility to hold certain tasks." he elaborated further.

"The Golden Desire is the one that chooses each year's crown holder.'' Danny stated, "And this year, all of you will be witnessing the Golden Desire choosing this year's crown holders." he announced as everyone let's an applause of amusement.

"That is marvelous!" Marcia Imperial cheered in awe.

"And without further ado, let's all find out this year's crown holder that represents the Training Camp.'' Mario announced as the Golden Desire began to glow bright when suddenly a piece of paper shots out from crystal ball, Mario grabs the paper and began to read out loud, "And this year's crown holder of Training Camp is... Kazeyoshi Imai!" he declared.

Everyone let's a loud cheer, though a few boys from the back would boo him but was drowned by the loud cheer. Kazeyoshi stood up and proudly made his way to the stage, Danny offers him a handshake, "Congratulations young man, this is the second time that you represent the Training Camp.'' he said with a smile.

Kazeyoshi accepted his handshake, "It's an honor, sir." he replied with a smile.

"Now then... let's all find out this year's crown holder that represents the Vanguard Academy.'' Mario announced as the Golden Desire began to glow bright when suddenly a piece of paper shots out from crystal ball, Mario grabs the paper and began to read out loud, "And this year's crown holder of the Vanguard Academy is... Faye Bertha Conway!" he declared.

Everyone let's a loud cheer but unlike Kazeyoshi, no one boos her. Faye stood up and merrily made her way to the stage, Danny offers her a handshake, "This is splendid, this is the third time that you represent the Vanguard Academy, Miss Conway.'' he said with a smile.

Faye accepted his handshake with both hands, "It's an honor, Headmaster Antonucci. Like I said from the past years, I'm going to do my best in taking responsibility as this academy's crown holder.'' she claimed with a smile.

Before anyone could speak, Mario noticed the Golden Desire glowing once more, "Uhh... Danny?'' he called.

"What is it, Mario?'' Danny asked as Mario pointed his finger at the artifact, "What in the world?'' he muttered in shock as Kazeyoshi and Faye looks at each other in confusion.

"What's going on?'' Buccaneer "Buckles" Murphy asked from the audience.

"I have no idea." "Gingka Hagane replied.

Suddenly, another piece of paper shots out from the crystal ball as Mario immediately grabs and reads it, "Lazaris?'' he read in confusion.

"Mario... do you know what this means?'' Danny asked with a serious look.

Mario nodded, "Miss Lazaris!" he called as every eyes suddenly made it's way to the said girl, "Would you please come up to the stage?'' he requested.

"What?'' Lazaris exclaimed in shock, she has no idea what's going on right now.

"I think you should go.'' Kanonno whispered, "Don't worry... we got your back." she reassured as Charistina, Lloyd and Singko nodded in agreement.

Lazaris took a deep breath as she stood up and made her way towards to the stage and at the same time, she can't help but feel every eyes on her, making her feel uneasy. As she got on stage, she didn't even bother looking at Faye nor Kazeyoshi as she is too nervous to look at anyone. Faye is looking around in concern as Kazeyoshi is rubbing the back of his in confusion.

Meanwhile, Danny and Mario are whispering to each other, then both nodded in agreement as Danny made his way back to the podium, "Sorry about that...'' he apologized, "... anyway... looks like this year is going to be different. This year's Crown Holders of the Vanguard Academy are Miss Faye Bertha Conway... and Miss Lazaris!" he announced with a smile, much to the girls and everyone's shock.

"What?!" Regan Bladeworks gasped.

"What?!" Kiba Inuzuka exclaimed.

"What the fuck?!" Katsuki Bakugou shouted in disbelief.

"Yey!" Charistina cheered.

"EEEEEEHHHHHHHH?!" everyone shouted in shock.

Lazaris' lone eye blinks for a few minutes, "Eh?'' she squawked.

A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. If the Ocs are not created by moi, then it's not mine.