Welcome back to the story. It's time for Chapter 7. Last time Izuku Midoriya tried for UA's Hero Course entrance exam and failed with only 6 points. But as he waited for Mei Hatsume, he crossed paths with Powerloader. After a short conversation, Izuku has been given a chance to fix his repulsor.
Will Powerloader be impressed and enrol Izuku into the support course, or will his dreams never get back off the ground?
As always I do not own any rights to Marvel or MY HERO ACADEMIA or any of their characters.
With that let's begin.
Walking over to the table clearly meant for mechanical engineering, Izuku pulled out a small stool and sat down. He slipped his backpack off and set it down on the table. Quickly undoing the zipper, he reached inside and pulled out all his arc reactor. Deciding to work on that first, because if that didn't work then he won't be able to power his gauntlets.
After struggling to pop the glass cover off, Izuku sighed a breath of relief as he looked around. He thought his final attack would have fried the internal wiring, however, from the looks of it the focusing repulsors did a good job of containing the energy beam. Izuku flipped the arc reactor and took a look at the back.
Twisting the base the palladium core slid out, immediately hissing and letting out a small cloud of smoke. Izuku waved the smoke around, then having made the mistake of grabbing the brunt core before. Izuku grabbed a pair of pliers and slowly pulled the palladium core out. From the hissing sound and the smoke Izuku knew the core was fried, but now that he had a better look at it.
He was surprised it hadn't overloaded. It looked like an overly burnt marshmallow, which it had never looked like before. Izuku sighed as with his other hand he reached into his backpack and pulled out a metal water bottle. After skillfully unscrewing the top, Izuku quickly dropped the burnt core into the water bottle.
The water started to boil, so Izuku slid it away from him and then loosely laid the cap back on the lid. He had thought about just putting the lid back on, but that would probably result in the water bottle exploding from the pressure.
Izuku laughed at the laugh at how easily he could have just made a bomb.
Refocusing back on the task at hand, Izuku put the glass cover back on the arc reactor. From the side pocket of his backpack, Izuku pulled an old fashion lighter and opened the top. Instead of a sparker and a wick, inside the lighter were two backup palladium cores. Sliding one out and injecting it into the arc reactor, Izuku waited for the core to be ready.
Once the arc reactor stopped flashing green and held a steady blue light, Izuku pulled his shirt up and held the arc reactor against his chest, until he felt the adhesion take hold. Immediately the arc reactor began to syphon off of Izuku's electricity. After the familiar feeling filled his chest, Izuku focused on his gauntlets.
Pulling them out, Izuku thought they looked miserable. Misshapen and broken. With a sigh, Izuku decided to start with the left one as it had received the most damage. Slowly working the metal to its original shape, after a few minutes, the wireframe looked wearable. Well, at least it won't dig into Izuku's skin when he would try to slip it on.
With that worked out, Izuku turned the gauntlet around and looked at the palm. There was some metal decay around the repulsor, which only required a quick scrubbing with some high-proof acetone. With that all finished, Izuku connected the wires between the gauntlets and his arc reactor. After a second the repulsor turned up with a light blue light coming from the palm.
Satisfied with that, Izuku disconnected the wires and slid the left gauntlet away and began working on the right one. At some point, as he worked on the right gauntlets, Izuku's unconsciously realized that he had been working a lot longer than ten minutes. Yet he was so focused that he didn't let that distract him. Not until he had everything repaired.
At which point Izuku leaned back from the table and took a deep breath. Pulling out his phone, Izuku saw that he had been working for nearly an hour. At that moment the door behind him opened, causing Izuku to turn around.
He saw Powerloader walk in. Once Powerloader saw Izuku he smiled and said, "Ah good, I didn't think you won't still be here. Most leave after the ten minutes, meaning you pass that test."
"Test, Sir? What test?" Izuku asked, pulling out a second water bottle from his backpack and taking a small drink. Why would Powerloader be testing him?
"You're not the first to arrive and have something wrong with their equipment. I give these people ten minutes to fix their equipment, most being almost beyond repair. They try to work fast, usually ending up with them incorrectly fixing something and causing it to explode. Or they give up after the ten minutes and just leave. However, you stayed focused on the project, not worrying about the time limit or how broken your equipment was. Meaning you passed the test."
"This was a test?" Izuku said, made more confused by Powerloader's explanation.
"Not a graded one. I wanted to test the kind of person you were. You said your equipment was broken within the first few minutes of the hero exam, however, you didn't give up and continued to move forwards. I wanted to see that for myself." Powerloader leaned forwards and inspected the repulsors, "It looks like you managed to get them into working order. Are they safe to fire?"
Izuku looked around the room. It was much smaller compared to the room he was used to training in and with all the equipment and tables, the room was small.
"I think it might be best if we head outside," Izuku said, as he slipped his backpack on, then slid the gauntlets on. Powerloader nodded and led Izuku out of the room. As he followed Powerloader, Izuku used a screwdriver to tighten a few screws to keep the gauntlets from slipping off.
Once outside the support department, they found Mei Hatsume waiting for them. Once she locked eyes with Izuku, anger filled them then it was quickly replaced with a smile.
"I thought you had left without me," Mei said, walking up to the pair. Her overalls had black scorch marks, showing the invention she had shown may have or may not have exploded, "The hero exam got out an hour and a half ago, but I couldn't find you."
"Sorry, Hatsume. My gauntlets got damaged and I figured I could use the time while I waited to repair them. I guess lost track of time, sorry for making you wait." Izuku said, rubbing the back of his head while making sure the repulsor didn't go off.
"That doesn't explain what Powerloader is doing here?" Mei said, looking over the pro-hero. Powerloader smiled at Mei but remembered how her invention exploding had caused the biggest mess of the day. Powerloader slowly took a step back, not wanting to experience that again.
"He noticed my equipment and was curious about them," Izuku said. He didn't feel like telling Mei at the moment that he had failed the hero course entrance exam. And now getting into the support course was his only chance of getting into UA, and that Powerloader was generous enough to offer that.
Powerloader looked between the duo, wondering what kind of relationship they had, "I was curious of how powerful they were." A flash of murder shot across Mei's face, causing Powerloader to take another step back, "I don't plan to steal the plans. Even I can tell they don't run off a normal AA battery."
Izuku looked down at his shirt. As he was usually wearing the arc reactor most of his waking hours he had learned that with a jacket the glow of the arc reactor wasn't noticeable. But right now even with only a shirt now, Izuku could barely see the blue light. Clearly, something was still wrong with the arc reactor but Izuku didn't exactly have the time to find out what.
Izuku looked at Powerloader and said, " I think I'm ready to go whenever you're ready."
Powerloader nodded and Izuku walked a bit from the building. Izuku rolled his finger a bit to warm up. Standing in front of a large patch of grass, Izuku slowly raised his arms and held his hands out in front. "We'll start with 5 percent." Izuku said a warning Mei picked up on. As Izuku trained with the gauntlets, he had slowly gotten used to the recoil and could stand his ground up to 8%. Though that might nothing if he didn't have his feet planted. Izuku exhaled and a green light, starting at the arc reactor, travelled down to Izuku's palms.
As this happened Mei quickly jumped back and braced herself against the building, however, Powerloader never having experienced the power of the repulsors, nearly fell over. The force pushing against him threatened to send him flying, yet he managed to lean forwards and his finger into the ground. With his fingers providing anchors, Powerloader was able to watch the dual energy blast rip apart the ground in front of them.
Before the area around Izuku disappeared into a cloud of dust. Luckily there was a small breeze that slowly cleared the dust cloud, as Izuku walked out of it. Waving his hand in front of his face, Izuku coughed a bit and then said, "What do you think?"
"That was only 5%," Powerloader asked, looking at the torn ground that Izuku's equipment at cause. It looked like a crater, and He couldn't believe that the blast was only 5%. He wanted to see what 100 % looked like, but he also didn't want to cause more property damage. It was a few more seconds before Powerloader spoke again, "Well thank you for that demonstration. You two will be receiving letters within a few weeks."
Izuku and Mei both bowed to Powerloader, "Now get home before your parents start to worry." With that, the duo turned and hightailed it off of UA Campus. Powerloader smirked as he looked at the crater Izuku's repulsors had created in the ground. A name of an old colleague, and a promise he made to that colleague came to his mind. He knew what he had to do as he pulled out his phone and looked up Izuku's exam file
He looked it over, as he walked to Principal Nezu's office. He knocked and Principal Nezu called out, "Ah Powerloader, I suspected that the large explosion had come from the support department. Though the exam was over 40 minutes ago." Principal Nezu, a little mouse bear hybrid, was sitting behind his desk, talking with the hero course teachers, when Powerloader walked in, "What can I do for you?"
"I would like to talk about an examinee. One Izuku Midoriya." PowerLoader said, looking at his fellow co-workers. He gave them time to find Izuku's file.
Mr Aizawa flipped a few papers, before saying, "Izuku Midorioya, he tried out for the Hero Course. He got a 98% on the written exam, only missing the answer to arguably the hardest question. A good start, however, he failed the practical exam with only 6 villain points. Though with the girl he rescued from the 0-pointer, his score was bumped up to 26. Not enough to get into the hero course."
Powerloader nodded, Mr. Aizawa have explained everything perfectly. Powerloader then told everyone Izuku's perspective of his actions through the test and why it caused him to fail. As he spoke Powerloader could feel his own heartbeat, "After which, he came to the support department. I talked with him and gave him the same test I've given others in the past. Yet he passed, as he worked until he was done, not once worrying about the time limit." Powerloader explained.
"He fixed his own equipment." Midnight said as she had no intention of paying attention. However, Powerloader's comment about Izuku fixing his equipment caught her attention. Most people focus on being a hero, a normal student or a support course student. Very rarely did someone have feet in two worlds.
"Yes, a device he called repulsors and I asked for a demonstration. May I?" Powerloader pointed to the keyboard on Principal Nezu's desk. Principal Nezu slid it forward, allowing Powerloader to tap on the keyboard. He pulled up the security system, "After failing the hero course, and seeing his equipment I offered him the chance to fix his equipment and have an opportunity to get into the support course." Powerloader pulled the point of them walking out of the building, then fast forward a few seconds, "This is the demonstration."
The video showed Izuku explaining he would only be using 5%. The blast occurred and the video paused before showing Powerloader anchoring down. A few seconds last Izuku walked out of the dust cloud, which disappeared moments later revealing the damage Izuku had done.
"That was only 5%." All Might said. He compared the strength to his own and figured it was about the same as a flick of his finger. It might not sound that great, but when compared to All Might it was impressive. The other teachers had a similar thought and some fear how much damage could be caused if Izuku used 100%
"Yes and I suspect the power growth is exponential, not linear," Powerloader said, giving his educated guess to his co-workers. As he looked between them he could how impressed they were. Maybe they would accept his idea.
"That's all and good but I suspect this has more than accepting a student into the support class." Principal Nezu said, accepting the keyboard back.
"Yes, a promise and favour I owe an old colleague. I knew the repulsors looked familiar and I believe my old colleague is connected to them. I promised him before he died that if I ever came across a student that had these devices, I would do everything in my power to help them become a hero." Powerloader said, "So I propose a deal. I accept Midoriya into UA's support course. From there I can better help him build the blueprints I suspect he has. If we play our cards right, the final product should be ready by mid-term exams. Maybe earlier, but if he does well enough into the hero midterm exam, he gets transferred into 1-A or 1-B."
"Except students never get transferred from the support course to the hero course." Mr Aizawa pointed. He had only been a little impressed by Izuku's demonstration as to him it looked more like unleashing raw strength than a precise attack. Making it seem that Izuku had little control over his equipment.
Powerloader sighed, he knew Eraserhead was going to be the hardest to convince. Yet he wasn't deterred, "That's because none of my students have had the drive to get into the hero course, but this kid. He has the spirit to become a hero. If nothing else, I can promise you that. Something I know you will learn yourself." Powerloader looked at Principal Nezu.
"That sounds all and good, but I'm not the one you have to convince." Principal Nezu said, nodding towards Mr Aizawa.
Powerloader faced his fellow pro hero, "The UA sports festival, that will be his first milestone. He doesn't have to win, chances are he won't. He just has to get to the third round, meaning he'll provide him on par with the hero course students as they'll usually be the only ones left."
"Are you willing to bet your career on this kid?" Mr Aizawa asked. He wanted to know how serious Powerloader was about this kid. He had seen several students enrol in the hero course, only to either fail out or resign from the course. If he was going to go along with Powerloader's plan, he needed to see that Izuku wasn't one of those students.
"Yes. If this kid doesn't impress you, I will leave UA as a teacher forever." Powerloader said looking Mr Aizawa in the eyes and Mr Aiawa looked back at him. Neither of them was willing to break first.
Principal Nezu coughed into his paw getting everyone's attention, "Well that does sound like a fun bet, Powerloader you are the best support teacher we have and I would rather not lose you. How about this, if this Izuku Midoriya completes the hero midterm exam, he will be transferred to the hero course. However, if he fails to impress, UA will get half of all copyrights to any invention he creates while in school and after he graduates. Moreover, Eraserhead, if Izuku Midoriya gets transferred, you are not allowed to expel him for whatever reason." Aizawa didn't seem too annoyed by that, but his fellow teacher knew better, "That will extend into his second and third years. However, Powerloader, if Izuku Midoriya fails the hero mid-term, you will be responsible for creating the plan for Hell's Door."
At the mentions of Hell's Door, Powerloader and All Might both flinched. They both understood why that plan was created and both hoped it would never have to be used.
"I understand sir," Powerloader said.
"Wait, what's Hell's Door?" Present Mic asked.
And That's chapter seven. Powerloader, along with the rest of the first-year hero teachers, learns the power that Izuku holds from his equipment. And we learn about the deal Powerloader make in hopes of getting Izuku transferred to the hero course.
Will Izuku be able to impress the teachers in enough time, or will he finally hit a roadblock that he can't get over? Or with a situation a raise that forces everyone's hand.
Next time we get to see how Inko and the Hatsumes react to Izuku failing the hero course.
Next Time: Your Hero Academia
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