Before we could get started on our work study, we got a petty surprising news flash about a change of plans before New Year's.

Aizawa sensei announced it in class. "The hero work recommendation project. You'll be stationed here, on Nabu Island in southern Japan. Seems their previous hero-in-residence got old and retired. So the lucky people of Nabu Island will have to depend on you till a permanent successor arrives."

Everyone started talking all at once.

"We're going to be doing real hero work? Oh, my gosh, this is amazing, you guys! Aw, yeah, let's go!"

Kirishima shouted "I'm so ready! Bring it on!"

Sensei interrupted him. "I wasn't done talking yet. Quiet down!"

That got everyone to quiet down. "Better. While you're there, you'll be completely on your own. No teachers to help you or pros to back you up. You're responsible for everything that happens. Good or bad. Keep that in mind and behave as heroes should at all times. Understood?"

"Yes, sir!"

And that's how we ended up on this island. And we were running a kind of makeshift hero service right on the island.

Ashido was on the phone, saying "UA Hero Agency. Sure. I'll send someone right away. Kaminari, head to the west district. Mr. Matsuda's battery's dead."

Kaminari groaned. "Jeez, again? Why can't the old man buy a new one already? Ugh. "

Everyone started chanting "Go get 'em, Chargebolt! Go, go!

That got him going. "I'm on it!" He grinned a big stupid grin and headed out the door, all fired up.

Aoyama was saying "Oui, you have reached UA Hero Agency, where we strive to solve all your problems with a sparkle."

"You found the lost dog?" Said Hagakure to Koda over the phone. "Good work. Next up is a missing parrot."

A small girl with a very large hat came in the door saying "Please, it's my little brother! I can't find him anywhere!"

"Stay calm, okay? We can help you. First…"

"No, really, it's no trouble at all. Of course!"

"Hey, do you mind? It sounds like poor Granny Sato threw out her back."

I shot up "Right. On it. Fear not, Granny, I'm on the way!"

"Lost child in the shopping center! Is there anyone available to come with me?"

Bakugou shook his head. "Hard pass."

"Come on!"

Kirishima said, "Yeah, obviously you're real busy, Bakugo."

"Count me in. Let's find this kid!" said Midoriya.

"Yeah, and how's your dumb Quirk gonna help find anything?" Bakugou snapped quickly.

"We've got a missing kid?"

"Okay. Sounds like I'm up," said Jiro

"I'm free. I can help look, too!" said Uraraka, jumping in to join them.

The others announced, "Hero Agency! Members of Class -A! Heading out!"

My call was to rescue an elderly woman who had hurt her back and was in need of transportation to the hospital. Of course, time was of the essence, but I couldn't afford the stalling of ReciproBurst or Turbo, so I used my top regular speed to reach her. It still took a frustrating amount of time, like walking in quicksand compared to my special moves.

I nonetheless reached her in plenty of time.

"Have no fear, madam! The UA Class 1A hero task agency is on the job."

"Th-thank you," she stumbled out, as I gently felt her injury and did my best to carry her in a manner that would not increase her wound.

"Ooh - It's quite painful..."

"I apologize ma'am! I did not mean -"

"No, not because of you. It will be painful no matter what..."

"Well, I will get you to the hospital soon!"

I accelerated, as fast as I could without using a special move.

I suddenly heard a slight sniffling and looked down in horror; she was weeping!

"I apologize, ma'am-"

"Oh, dear...I don't know if - if they'll be able to fix my legs so I can walk again."

I looked down at her, wishing I could remove my helmet so she could see a reassuring face.

"You know, madam, my brother recently lost his ability to walk."

"Oh - I am sorry -"

"Indeed, it was sad for him - but since then, he has accomodated well to the change. He remains the cheerful man he was before. Even if - even if that should happen, I promise you it will not be an unsurmountable wall!"

"Oh, young man..." She smiled and sniffled a little, and looked just a little cheered.

We were pretty busy the rest of the day, running around putting out fires, getting everyone out of trouble. At the end of the day everyone collapsed.

"I'm exhausted."

"We've gone Plus Ultra beyond what's allowed by the Labor Standards Act."

"Hey, uh. How 'bout fewer small jobs?"

"No can do! All jobs are equally vital."

"It may be true that we came here as heroes, but remember, we're still just students."

"We have to work hard and prove ourselves to earn the islanders' trust," I told them.

"Hey, uh, does that go for all of us, 'cause I know someone who hasn't done anything since we got here."

Bakugou snapped back, "Well, somebody's gotta stay behind and watch the office, moron. What're you gonna do if a villain shows up while all you geniuses are out doing stupid crap, huh?"

"Oh, come on," they protested. "There aren't any villains on this island."

The door opened and an old man appeared.

"Sorry for barging in."

I gasped, recognizing the fellow who had greeted us at the start. "Mr. Mayor!"

Behind him looked like the whole town.

"It was so sweet of you to carry Granny to the hospital earlier," he replied.

"Thank you," I bowed, feeling the weight of it all.

" And thanks for fixing that old bike of mine."

"And our battery!"

"And for keeping the beach safe, too!"

"Freshest fish on the island right here!"

"Just a little something to show you how grateful we are that you're helping us."

"All right! Let's dig in!"

I cried, "We're heroes, people! Show some restraint!"

Yaoyorozu smiled and bowed. "Thank you for your hospitality."

The Mayor said, "Please, considering how hard you've been working, it's the least we could do. And I'm sure we can continue to count on you."

"Of course!"

"Absolutely, we'll keep doing our best."

The people left, with everyone smiling and eating the food they had brought us.

"That was delicious!"

"Wow, man I'm so full!"

Shoji nodded. "You could really feel the love they put into their cooking."

"Moments like these really remind me why I wanted to become a hero."

"Yeah," —grinned Uraraka.

Kaminari called at Bakugou, "Kacchan of the Bakugos! We're gonna go get cleaned up and hit the sack. Night watch is all yours!"

"What?! Why me?!"

"Because you sat around the office all day," said Sero. With that, we headed to bed, our first night on the island over.

Though the real adventure was just beginning.