(Play Night in the Woods OST - Longest Night by Alex Holowka)

After a minute of unpacking and since the night is still young, Marcus "The Kane" McGee decided to take a walk around the dormitory. He figured he should learn more about the Coalition. If there's any secrets worth exploring then he won't think twice in finding it out, he could use to it for his own gain and schemes in creating mischief. While five of them are troublemakers at best, Eddy and Marcus are the worst, their penchant for pulling pranks made them a terrifying icons back at Peach Creek Senior High. With that said though, Marcus and Eddy are not entirely bad people, just a pair of brother living their life out to the fullest.

While Eddy calls people 'pigeons' whenever he pulls out a scam, Marcus calls people 'lab rats' whenever he is gonna pull out a scheme.

Marcus walks at one corner when he comes across Arinah and almost bump into her, much to both of their surprise.

"Woah! Sorry about that!" Marcus apologized, "I almost bumped onto you.'' he said.

Arinah shrunk down, "It... it's fine..." she squeaked as shyly looks away from him.

Marcus can tell that this shy girl is really cute... if she's actually a shy girl. Marcus don't know about the others but he can definitely tell that this girl isn't shy as she seems to be, "Are you trying to act shy? Because ya ain't foolin' me with that.'' he pointed out.

Arinah stares at him for a minute before smiling, she let's out a small giggle, "Your very perspective.'' she commented as the tone of her voice changes into a mature one, "Your the first person to tell that I'm not really a shy girl at first glance.'' she pointed out.

"I may have average grades in school...'' Marcus says as he pointed a finger at his noggin, "... but this douche is a quite a genius.'' he claimed with a smirk.

Arinah raised an eyebrow as she crosses her arms, "Huh? No wonder.'' she mused.

"So, why act so shy?" Marcus asked.

Arinah shrugs her shoulder, "I'm kinda sick being a strict and proper girl, so I decided to pose as a shy girl here.'' she explained, "And only a few knows that I'm not really a shy girl." she added, "I'm Aria Sakurada but you can call me, Arinah.'' she introduced herself, revealing her full name.

"Marcus McGee.'' Marcus introduced himself back.

"So, new here?'' Arinah asked.

Marcus nodded, "Yup. Me, my brother and our friends just got here today.'' he replied, "Our training starts tomorrow, the Major told us.'' he added.

"I see." Arinah said, "Well, I wish you and your companions good luck.'' she stated, "The training here is really hard." she pointed out.

Marcus let's out a snort, "Don't worry this douche is made of iron, I can take anything.'' he boasted with a grin.

Arinah shrugs her shoulders, "Whatever you say newbie." she mused, "Anyway... it was nice meeting you, Marcus but I need to head back to my room. I'll see you tomorrow." she said with a wink before walking away.

"See ya.'' Marcus replied as she watches her go before continuing her walk.

Back at Arinah, she can't help but think of Marcus, "Marcus seems to be the type of person whom is full of himself but he seems nice. But why do I get the feeling that I've seen him before." she thought when suddenly she felt a stinging in her head, "Ah!" she yelped in pain as she held her head, "Why is my head hurting all of a sudden?" she asked in confusion.

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Later Marcus arrives at an intersection when comes across Regan Bladeworks and Lyndel Flamburge having a conversation with the latter holding a cup of coffee. Marcus still has Arinah in his mind that he didn't noticed them when he suddenly collided with Lyndel whom is coming from his right. The Flmaburge Princess yelped in surprise at the impact. On pure reflex, he caught her as she fell with his right arm, saving her just in time from painfully hitting the floor; and deftly caught her coffee cup with his left hand without spilling a drop!

"Woah! Sorry about that." Marcus apologize, "Are you okay?'' he asked.

Lyndel was suppose to yell at him for bumping onto her but since he prevented her from falling, she decided to let it slide, "I'm fine.'' she replied, "Um, do you think we can stand up now, handsome?'' she asked with a smirk.

"Oh! Right... sorry." Marcus replied as he pulled her up into an upright position, "I'm Marcus, Marcus McGee.'' he introduced himself.

"Lyndel Flamburge.'' Lyndel introduces herself back, "And this is my friend, Regan Bladeworks." she said introducing her friend whom gave the blue-haired douche a wave, "New here?'' she asked.

"Yeah." Marcus replied as he handed her coffee back to her, "My friends, my brother and I were sent here by our parents.'' he stated.

"So, you weren't recruited?'' Regan asked in confusion.

Marcus shook his head, "Nope. I thought we were going to a military camp but we were send here instead." he stated.

"Is that so? Either way, we welcome you to the Heroes Coalitions!" Regan welcomed him with glee, "I'm pretty sure that you'll love it here.'' she exclaimed with a smile.

"But we warn you... the training here is different.'' Lyndel pointed out as she took a sip of her coffee, "Do you have what it takes to survive the training here?'' she asked with a smirk.

Marcus let's out a scoff, "Nah... I can take it." he claimed, "You're looking at an exceptional talent over here." he mused.

Lyndel chuckles, "If you say so.'' she said, "Anyway... Regan and I need to catch up with our friends.'' she stated, "We'll see you tomorrow for training.'' she said as she and Regan walks away.

"See ya." Marcus replied before walking at an opposite direction.

Meanwhile, Regan and Lyndel began to talk about Marcus, "He seems nice... although, he is a bit full of himself.'' Regan commented.

Lyndel took of a sip of her coffee, "I say he's interesting.'' she admitted, "I look forward seeing of what he can do.'' she mused. Marcus is interesting that's for sure but something about him that makes her feel... attracted.

-BREAK-

Marcus then arrives at the spacious courtyard. The sight of the spacious area has given Marcus countless pranks that he can initiate once he got the chance, he then noticed a large Sakura Tree, much to his awe and the Withered Tree with a tree house on top, much to his bewilderment. The tree house reminds him of the clubhouse he and his boys built on a tree as their main hangout but it was later infested by the dreaded Kankers, so they decided to abandon and decided to have the junkyard as their main hangout.

Marcus' squinted when he notice a fire from the distance, he was about to scream the word 'fire' when he noticed Duncan Rosenblatt and Raya Amanda sitting on one bench with the former blowing out fire from his mouth, he even breathe out a heart shaped flame, much to Raya's amusement.

Marcus figured that the two are a couple, so he decided to not bother them. He was about to walk past them when Raya noticed him.

"Hey you!" Raya calls out, making him stop, "I never seen you around.'' she pointed out, "Who are you? And what are you doing here?'' she demanded as she stood up from the bench, eyeing him suspiciously.

Marcus turns to them and raised his hands in defense, "Easy there... I'm not a suspicious person.'' he replied, "In fact... I'm new here.'' he clarified.

Raya tips down her glasses looking at him from top to bottom, she then let's out a grin, "Is that so? Sorry about." she apologized, "I'm Raya Amanda and this is handsome stud is my boyfriend, Duncan.'' she introduced herself and Duncan.

"Duncan Rosenblatt.'' Duncan introduced himself offering Marcus a handshake.

Marcus accepted the handshake, "Marcus McGee.'' he introduced himself back.

"So, how do you liking this place, so far?'' Duncan asked.

Marcus shrugs his shoulders, "So far, so good, I haven't experienced anything bad yet.'' he admitted, "Unless tomorrow's training is so hard as the others claim then I might die.'' he stated with a blank look.

"Don't worry, I think you're gonna do good for tomorrow's training." Duncan reassured.

"I agree... you do have the same physique as Duncan... not to mention, very sexy." Raya said with a sly smirk, "So, I believe you'll do well for tomorrow.'' she claimed.

"Uh... thanks?" Marcus replied with a raised eyebrow.

Suddenly, Raya's phone began to ring, she then fished it out from her pocket before turning to the guys, "Excuse me for a minute.'' she said before walking away as she answered the call.

Marcus then spoke, "That's quite a girlfriend of yours." he commented, "How old is she by the way?'' he asked.

"She's twenty.'' Duncan replied.

This taken Marcus aback, "Twenty years old?!" he exclaimed in shock, "But she's so sm-" he was about to say but Duncan clamps a hand on his mouth.

"Please don't say small, short or any words that describes her stature." Duncan advised as he takes off his hand from Marcus' mouth, "She is very sensitive about her height.'' he claimed.

Marcus nodded, "I get it, I won't mention it.'' he replied. Raya's height issues reminds him of Eddy, though Eddy this days has accepted the fact that he is small but he still gets pissed off whenever someone makes fun of his height. "So, how long have the two of you been dating?'' he asked.

"About a week or so." Duncan replied rubbing the back of his head.

"Oh, so you're a new couple." Marcus pointed out, "Well... I don't know much about the two of you but I wish you two the best.'' he claimed.

Duncan smiled, "Thanks.'' he replied.

Raya then walks back towards them, "Duncan sweetie, that was Precious, he told us to meet them at the AniManga Cafe.'' she said, "Well... it's nice meeting you, Marcus. Looking forward on training alongside with you tomorrow.'' she said with a smile.

"Likewise." Marcus replied as he Duncan shared a fist bump before the couple walks away, "I should warned the guys about her height issues, I had a feeling it won't do any good.'' he mused as he walks inside the facility.

Bzzzttt...

Marcus later arrives at the Training Area, which is still open for anyone who wants to train overtime, and still can't help but be awed at the sight of the place. He then noticed a single person in the area, this person is none other than Andres "Singko" Alvarez, Andres is currently lifting two dumbbells on each hand when he noticed Marcus entering the place.

"What's up, ese?" Singko greeted, "The name is Andres Alvarez but you can call me, Singko." he introduced himself, "I can tell that your new here. So? Checking this place out before you start training here for tomorrow.'' he pointed out with a grin.

"Yeah... I didn't get to see much of this place earlier since it's packed with people, so I decided to check it out now." Marcus replied, "Marcus McGee, by the way." he introduced himself back earning a nod from the Idol, "So, why are you training at a time like this?'' he asked.

"Anyone are allowed to train here overtime, ese." Singko replied, "But for me... it's my way of getting stronger.'' he admitted, "I need to keep on training, so one day I can get promoted as a hero.'' he stated.

"Why? Why try hard?'' Marcus asked.

"You see, ese. I've been here for two years and I'm still a trainee.'' Singko replied much to Marcus' surprise, "The training here is gruesome and really hard, so hard that it took me two years to master everything. But despite that, I never give up, I will never give up! Because I don't want to let her down.'' he stated.

"Who?'' Marcus asked.

"My younger sister." Singko replied, "She believes in me, she believes that I can become hero, so I had to believe in myself that Ill become a hero.'' he said with a smile.

"So, your doing this all for her.'' Marcus pointed out.

"Well... I wanted to become a hero for a living but you're right, I'm doing this for her." Singko replied, "She's my pride and joy.'' he admitted with a smile.

Marcus smiles back, "I see.'' he said.

Singko then stood up, "Well, it's been nice meeting you, ese but I need to get going." he said grabbing his stuff, "I'll see you tomorrow.'' he said before walking out of the training area.

"See ya.'' Marcus said as he was left alone in the area. He took a deep breath as he thinks about his conversation with Singko. He can't help but admire his determination and perseverance. He may be a genius on his own right but that doesn't mean he should slack off. Marcus stares at his fist before turning his attention at a punching bag, he tightens his grip before smashing a fist at the punching bug causing it to explode with only one shot, "Time to get serious.'' he mused before walking out of the training area.

As Marcus left the area, a strange man came to view. The man has a very youthful look, he has a shaggy brown hair, wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue pants and is barefooted. This is Louie, the Supreme God of Generosity and the founder of the Heroes Coalitions.

The Supreme God of Generosity and the founder of the Heroes Coalitions

Louie

Louie stares at the punching bag that Marcus destroyed with a smile, "Interesting... this young man is very interesting." he mused.

A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.