It was early in the morning at Neo-City as we head towards the Training Facility. Inside the facility, we see Dash Baxter, Scott Wallis, Chicken and Bartlomiej Agbayani entering a restroom when Monkey D. Luffy, Natsu Dragneel and Edward Elric ran past it, the trio ran to an intersection, running past-by Maka Albarn and Korra on the process, the two girls could only look at them in bemusement.

Meanwhile inside the nearby infirmary, we see Hiro sleeping soundly on a bed when his eyes slowly began to open, he then slowly sat up and found himself wearing a blue patient's gown before looking around and wondering where he is.

"Oh, your finally awake." a voice spoke.

Hiro turns to his right and saw a woman sitting on a desk. The woman has a blonde hair tied in a short high ponytail and has blue eyes. She is wearing a lab coat over a blue shirt, black tight trousers, white socks and black slip shoes. This is Angela "Mercy" Ziegler.

Nano Biologist and Field Medic

Angela "Mercy" Ziegler

Angela stood up as Hiro narrowed his eyes in suspicion, "Who are you?" he inquired.

Angela steps in front of him, "At ease, young one, I don't have anything against you.'' she reassured, "I just want to know how are you feeling?'' she asked.

Hiro stares at her for a minute but he felt that he could trust her, "I-I'm fine... I still feel exhausted but I'm fine..." he replied.

Angela nodded, "I see... that's understandable.'' she said, "From what those idiots have told me, you and that girl have been fighting for a while, so it's understandable why you feel exhausted.'' she stated.

Hiro's eyes widen in realization when she mentioned a girl, "Girl? Zero Two?!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?!" he demanded.

Angela pointed a hand behind him, "She's right next to you.'' she replied.

Hiro turns to his left and saw Zero Two sleeping soundly on a bed right next to him, Hiro smiled while letting out breath of relief before turning back to Angela, "Thank you very much for looking after us...'' he said in gratitude, "... but where are we?'' he asked.

Angela smiled, "Would you like the long story or the short one?'' she suggested.

Bzzzttt...

Meanwhile in another large facility just a few kilometers away from the Training Facility and the Vanguard Academy, the facility is called the Shelter. The large facility is a charity owned and operated by a very high-ranking official in Neo-City, the place offers medical attention and career training for the less fortunate such as the homeless. And inside the facility, we see a few volunteers from the Heroes Coalition and Vanguard Academy helping out the place.

We see Colette Brunel and Marta Lualdi putting on clean curtains on the windows while Lloyd Irving and Duke Armstrong are seen carrying a couch before placing it on a corner. Meanwhile, we see Andres "Singko" Alvarez and Gertrud Barkhorn setting up a table with the latter covering it with clean sheets while right behind them, we see Marcus "The Kane" McGee and Tomomichi Motoyama are seen painting the walls with blue paint.

In the kitchen, we see Lazaris and Rachael Blomma chopping veggies on the counter when Akira Nova enters the room carrying a box before placing it down on a corner while Charistina MacCrazey and Marcia Imperial are seen brewing a stew with the former adding more spice on it as the latter mixes it. Just outside the kitchen, we see Chris Pearson fixing a mini-fridge with Yuko Tanimoto and Riko Kishihara assisting him while next to them, we see Laura Bodewig standing on a ladder as she fixes the lights with Kiyoka Aikawa holding the ladder for her.

In the main hall, we see Flash Sentry zooming back and forth in the area as he places down boxes near the counter while Alejandro Burromuerto is seen moping the floor. Meanwhile outside the facility, we see Sandalwood using his Gift to bring life in the place by growing plants all around the area while Big MacIntosh and Bulk Biceps are seen sweeping the grounds.

A few feet a way from them, we see a line of homeless people leading up to a table where Jaune Arc and Lie Ren are seen distributing goods to the less fortunate while Oscar Pine is seen handing a cup of hot beverage to an elderly woman whom smiled in gratitude. Meanwhile, we see Rolf Yrmi and Lynette Bishop cleaning the windows and by the facility's large garden, we see the girls of Franchouchou doing a free performances for the homeless while Koutarou Tatsumi watches them from the sides.

As this is going on, we see Brent Dark, Marshmello and Rhodey Dogglas painting the rooftop when Rhodey suddenly slips and fell off the roof as Brent and Marshmello laughs at him. On a veranda just below them, we see Yoshika Miyafuji and Umi Sonoda placing flowers pots around the place when Eli Ayase and Nozomi Toujou came out with pots of flowers in hands.

After two hours of volunteer work, everyone decided to call it a day and left the place except for Flash, Sandalwood and Laura whom are seen hanging out by the kitchen when Mario Martinez enters the place.

"I can't thank you all children enough for helping this place." Mario said in gratitude.

Flash shook his head, "It's no problem, President Mario." he reassured, "It's the best that we could do at the moment.'' he pointed out with Sandalwood and Laura nodding in agreement.

Mario chuckled, "I'm still grateful for the help.'' he said.

Laura then spoke, "I'm still surprised that you also work in this place.'' she admitted.

Mario chuckled once more, "Well... Antonucci and I would work here from time to time but once I stepped down as the president of the Coalitions, I'll be focusing my attention in this place.'' he explained, "Well... I should get going as I need to check some things here.'' he said, "Feel free to take some sodas from the fridge." he offered.

"Thank you, sir." Flash said in gratitude.

After Mario left the kitchen, the remaining trio took some cans of sodas from the fridge, they decided to stay in the place for a while as they have a conversation.

"It's nice to see that these people are getting the help they need." Flash commented.

Sandalwood nodded, "Yeah." he replied while taking a sip of his soda, "Places like this really helps a lot.'' he pointed out.

"I wouldn't mind helping this place once in a while." Laura admitted, "Helping the less fortunate is a kind gesture that can reach a wound that only compassion can heal." she stated.

Flash nodded, "Yeah... I totally agree with that." he replied in agreement.

Sandalwood was about to take another sip of his soda when something from the room in front of the kitchen caught his attention, "Woah... am I seeing things or is that who is think it is over there?'' he pointed out.

Flash and Laura turns to the direction he was pointing at and saw a familiar looking girl sitting on one table, checking her phone. The girl has a short moderate purple hair, she has moderate purple eyes and has a light gamboge skin tone. She is currently wearing a dark-brown hoodie jacket, green cargo shorts, light-blue socks and black shoes. This is Scootaloo.

Canterlot High Student

Scootaloo

"Scootaloo?" Flash muttered the girl's name, "What is she doing here?'' she asked.

Sandalwood then took notice of Scootaloo's bag pack on one bed, "Her bag is there...'' he pointed out, "... does she lives here?'' he asked.

"I don't think so." Flash spoke, "She maybe a student at the Vanguard Academy but she does not live here." he stated, "Plus... last I heard that she does have a parent.'' he pointed out, "But let's go ask her.'' he said before standing up as the trio made their way to the other room.

Meanwhile, Scootaloo is focus on her phone, scrolling down for messages mostly from her closest friends but she's looking for a particular message that she hopes that she received but sadly found none.

Scootaloo let's out a sigh before placing down her phone, she let's out a yawn while stretching her arms before taking notice of Flash, Sandalwood and Laura standing next to her table, "WAAAAGHH!" she let's out a shriek as her chair nearly tumbles down if it weren't for Flash catching her.

"Woah! Easy there, Scootaloo." Flash advised before pulling her up, "You okay?'' he asked.

Scootaloo let's out a breath of relief, "Yeah... thanks.'' she replied.

Flash then took a seat, "Sorry for startling you, Scootaloo but we notice you from the kitchen and was wondering what you are doing here.'' he stated, "So... what are you doing here?'' he asked, "Now, I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure you're not homeless. " he pointed out.

"Well... I... you see... well... you know..." Scootaloo tried to come up with an excuse but got nothing before letting out a sigh of defeat, "Okay... I'll tell you guys but you got to promise me not to tell anyone.'' she inquired.

Flash raised an eyebrow, "Not even Applebloom?'' he asked.

Scootaloo nodded, "Yes.'' she replied.

"What about Sweetie Belle?'' Sandalwood pointed out.

"Her, too.'' Scootaloo added.

"Rainbow Dash included?'' Laura asked.

"Especially Rainbow Dash!" Scootaloo exclaimed in confirmation, earning a nod from the tree.

Scootaloo then explained that she's been staying in the shelter after her father left, her mother has been leaving their home for a very long amount of time and would not come back for several days or even weeks, and mother often leave their home locked, leaving Scootaloo outside without a way to get in their house. So, Scootaloo decided to stay in Neo-City at the shelter for a while until her mother gets herself back together. Fortunately for Scootaloo, the shelter doesn't mind giving food and a bed to a kid who's technically not homeless.

Flash winced after hearing her story, "Wow, Scootaloo, I never realized that you've been going through a lot these days.'' he pointed out in concern, "But how come you never told your friends or us about this?" he asked, "I'm pretty sure that we won't mind letting you stay in our home for the time being'' he stated with Sandalwood nodding in agreement.

Scootaloo looks away, "I don't want anyone to worry about me.'' she replied while rubbing her left arm which Laura took notice.

"Well... we promised that we won't tell anybody about this but..." Flash said while gently placing a hand of Scootaloo's shoulder, making her blush a bit, "If you need any help... don't hesitate to ask any of us.'' he offered with Sandalwood and Laura nodding in agreement.

Scootaloo smiled, "Thanks.'' she said., "I'll keep that in mind.'' she replied.

Flash nodded before checking on his watch, "Well... the three of us need to head back at the training facility.'' he said, "Hope everything goes well for you, Scootaloo.'' he hoped.

Scootaloo smiled once more, "I'll be fine guys.'' she reassured as the trio of teens left the room.

The teens walks through the halls and when they're far gone from the kitchen, Laura spoke, "She didn't told us everything.'' she pointed out.

Flash nodded, "Yeah.'' he confirmed, "But I don't wanna pry things from her... not at the moment.'' he stated, "However, since we're the only ones who know about this, it's our responsibility to make sure that Scootaloo will be okay.'' he stated with Sandalwood and Laura nodding in agreement.

Back in the kitchen, Scootaloo is seen rubbing her left arm, wincing while at it, "It hurts...'' she muttered with a single tear falling down her face.

Bzzzttt...

Meanwhile back in the infirmary of the Training Facility, Zero Two is seen sleeping soundly on her bed when her eyes slowly began to open, she then slowly sat up and found herself wearing a pink patient's gown before looking around and wondering where she is.

"Oh, your finally awake." a voice spoke.

Zero Two turns to her right and saw Hiro sitting on a chair next to her bed with a smile on his face. Zero Two slowly let's out a bright smile before lunging forward, "Darling!" she cried out while embracing Hiro, whom embraces her back. The two kept their embrace for a few minutes before breaking up, "I'm so glad that you all right.'' she said with a smile.

Hiro smiled back, "My thoughts as well.'' he replied.

Zero Two then looks around, "By the way... where are we?'' she asked.

Hiro's smile grew bigger, "I think...'' he spoke, "... we're in a place where everyone can call a home.'' he claimed.

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.