Chapter 8: The First Day of Class

Kold's POV

I woke up from my bed with the last thought of being excited for my very first day at UA high school. I just remembered that at first, I had no passion or interest in joining or becoming a hero –in-training for that matter, but here I am now… on the day of my very first school day in UA high.

My phone beeped in alarm, indicating that it received a message. I froze on my spot 'This could be the reply I am getting from my accomplishment of the supposed "mission"…' I thought worriedly about what he is going to do next.

*Flashback*

I grabbed my phone and opening the last message the kidnapper gave me. I was contemplated to reply to that message and give him the news or not… but I steeled my heart and written the message.

I typed "I did what you asked, I got into UA. Tomorrow is the very first day and is sure that my mom is okay and let me talk to her now." That is what I typed on that blank message on my phone. It probably wasn't wise to demand such a thing when he got my mother's life at his very hands.

I hardened my heart once again and pressed send with a speeding heart, just waiting for it to explode in my chest. 'I just have to wait for his reply, and I get to talk with my mother once again after his reply… or not'

*End Flashback*

That was what I did last night, and this will be his answer to my message. I opened it immediately and read the message quickly.

"Got it… and I'll give you only 5 minutes with your mother" that was what the message sent, and I was happy that he obliged my demand, and didn't ask for some evidence or something to prove that I was telling the truth.

And now I'm just sitting still in my bed, awaiting the promised call that he texted me. After a minute or so… my phone rang and I hurriedly pressed the answer button. "Hello, Mom! Are you okay?! Are you good? Are you eating well? He didn't do something to you did he?!" a series of questions is what I said, not letting her time to answer any of them.

"Okay slow down… I am doing all right, and he has been treating me well. Surprisingly he lets me eat with him and it's 3 meals a day too!" she said full of enthusiasm and cheerfulness that I could even see sparkles radiating from the phone.

"Mom… I am starting to doubt that you've been kidnapped…" I mumbled looking at the phone with a stare that screams doubtfulness.

"… y-yeah… I am still kidnapped but, he is treating me good that is…" she said slowly, and I heard shuffling from the background.

"Hey, kid! Just be grateful that I am treating your mother right, but be sure to still be in that school and become a hero or you won't see your mother ever again" the man said, and it made the nervousness came back like none other with a hint of doubt that is...

"Ahhh!" I heard a scream from my mother and that made my blood boil.

"Don't you dare hurt her you bastard!" I screamed at the phone and I heard laughter from him. 'Is he laughing at this moment…' that was another thing that got me aggravated. "If I find you… you will definitely regret it…" I said darkly and he was still laughing hysterically.

"You're a funny one, kid! I enjoy this side of you and you better make it worthwhile or your mother gets to die early…" he answered and I swear I can hear and feel him teasing, with a smirk on his face on the other line. If I were in the same house as him, he'll be dead already.

"…" I clenched my teeth in pure rage, I don't easily get angry but when it comes to the people that I cherish… that will be a whole other story. I could even destroy the world, if I want to with my quirk, I could summon the strongest unit at my disposal and destroy it like a snap of a finger. But because I don't want to be marked as a villain, it's better to keep it together and follow what this bastard is saying.

"You're thinking of killing me aren't you… and better yet, the whole world for that matter…" he said darkly and it got me frozen, sending chills at the back of my spine.

'How did he know…?' I thought.

"I like how you think kid… but remember killing is not a hero's job. That is a big no in the hero industry, so control yourself" he warned and it made me shut my thoughts entirely.

"…Just as long as you promise not to harm her… then we won't have any problem with that" I countered and I swear I can feel a sinister smile coming from him.

"You got me… but your next mission will be, enter the sports festival and win it… and just because I like you if you place 2nd or 3rd that too will be alright but your mother will suffer for a little bit" He warned and cut the phone off without letting me talk back at him.

I couldn't believe the guy, he said I could talk to my mother for 5 minutes but the time isn't up yet… I've set a timer aside to know if my 5 minutes is up, and it clearly shows that I still have 2 minutes left. I really wish villains didn't exist right about now.

'I got past another hurdle and another one came right along after it…' I thought clenching my fist tightly, controlling the raging emotion inside me. I steadied my breathing to calm me down, and it worked… for a little bit. It did however help me get my thoughts straight.

I opened the door to my class and noticed that there are only a few people who are early birds or just good students who want to come early to class. But, I am not part of those groups, I'm just here to save my mother from any harm, and that is just the only reason I came to this school. Though it made me kind of guilty because some of these people here are in it, to become a hero that protects society, unlike me who is only here against his own accord just because his mother's life is in danger, it's quite a selfish thought actually.

I came pretty early and I notice that Bakuguo is here too… so that makes it much more of a great day for me. I ignored his presence and just had gone straight to where my chair is and minding my own beeswax. For today, I didn't get to summon anyone for the reason that it will attract too much attention that I don't really want, and also the teacher has not given me permission yet, to use quirk during class hours. I already explained this situation to the units and they say they understood my predicament and will wait for the time being.

I decided to grab my Vanguard cards and read the abilities and strengths of every Oracle unit I have at my disposal, and after this, I will study the other clans too. The reason for that is maybe I can use their individual skills to lessen the burden I get from summoning, battling, and thinking of a plan of action during any fights I engage in.

One thing is for certain, trigger units are very helpful when it comes to supporting roles. However, I am not entirely sure how they work, those were just the first thing said to me by the units who wielded their own triggers. And during these school days, I intend to figure it all out, for the reason that it will help me big time in group fights or fights where I am in charge or in a support role.

"God Hawk Ichibiyoshi…" I mumbled the card's name while reading the flavor text and abilities. 'I never really did training involved using souls… how do they even affect when I use them here'. I thought thinking of the possibilities of what it could be. I got my notepad which contains all of the details I have regarding my quirk.

I searched for the next evolution card "Goddess of the Crescent Moon, Tsukuyomi" looks like it has the same ability as Ichibiyoshi, and I looked for the next evolution, which was the half-moon, which has the power to soul charge when there is Ichibiyoshi and Crescent Moon in the soul, looks to be a powerful unit, but I know that the final evolution is much more powerful than this.

But before I could search for the grade 3 unit loud voices boomed from just across the room. "Take your feet off of those desks now!" an aggravated voice is what I heard.

"Huh..?" and the other one who replied was a teasing tone, that thinks he is above everyone else and I know whose voice is that from a mile away. It's Bakuguo alright.

"It's only the first day and you are already disrespecting this school by the way you behave!" the glasses guy said and he seems to be the prim, strict and proper kind of a guy. I'm guessing that he is obsessed with following the rules and respecting others is his top priority above all else. Not too bad, but he needs to learn how to calm down a bit; others might misunderstand his behavior if they don't have enough brain cells.

"You've got to be kidding me right? Your old school got a stick up your ass?" Bakuguo retorted, insulting him like any other people he comes across as weak. That's classic Bakuguo… anyone can be his victim anytime, I'll be surprised if he can find friends that will stick with him with an attitude like that.

'Who am I to judge…? I'm just here to save my mother… nothing else' I thought griming about that reason. I just started going to this school because he forced me not because I want it this way.

"Let's start over, shall we… I am Tenya Iida from Somei Private Academy" the glasses guy introduced and he looks to be offering his hand for a handshake.

"Somei?! You must think you're better than me!" the ash-blonde guy said and his voice is starting to annoy me like none other. If he keeps talking like that, I might call on someone to shut his mouth for good.

However, before that could all happen Midoriya arrived saying 'Hi' to everyone while looking away, afraid of the stares he is receiving from them and also the unnecessary attention he is getting.

I ignored them and proceeded to just clean up the cards I had and put them back to where they belong. 'I guess that's enough studying and analyzing cards for now… it's about time for school to start'

"If you're just here to make friends, then you can pack up your stuff now" that made every one of us shut our mouth and look for the owner of the voice. And looking at Midoriya and the girl that he was talking with, I am guessing the owner of the voice is outside our class, which also means he will be our classroom teacher, seeing that every row and chair are already filled with a student.

"It took 8 seconds for all of you to shut up and that's not gonna work in this business. Time is precious, rational students would understand that" he said getting out from his sleeping bag, 'wait… did he just crawl towards here… that's a pretty big feat for a pro' I thought admiring this teacher about an inch more than nothing. "Hello… I am Shota Aizawa, your teacher"

With that simple sentence, every student tensed up, well except for those who managed to keep their cool and identified it right away. "Right, let's get to it. Put these on and get outside" he ordered showing us gym clothes… are we doing PE right off the bat? 'Great… my third hated subject of all time is during the very first period of the day' I thought groaning in displeasure at this schedule.

"What?! A quirk assessment test?!" the loud students yelled and I can promise you that it can damage your ears, if you get too close to them, at that level of voice.

"But orientation were gonna miss it!" a girl complained looking dejected at the thought of not showing up to an important event of the school.

"If you want to be in the big leagues, you can't waste time on pointless ceremonies" Mr. Aizawa spat back, his reason is pretty much good but what about those students who don't aim to be one of the big leagues?

"Here at UA, we are not tied to traditions, which means I can run my class in whatever I see fit" and that made everyone worry a little, I guess he does have a point. A teacher needs to use his own methods in teaching, that's how one can gauge out their student's strengths and weaknesses immediately without wasting time.

"You have been taking standardized tests most of your lives, but you never got to use your quirks in physical exams before. The country is still trying to pretend we're all created equal by not letting those with the most power excel. It's not rational, one day the ministry of education will realize this" Mr. Aizawa does have a point, schools are just treated the same. Boring lectures, exams, quizzes, and assignments like regular old school. If the education system were to change, then something good will bound to happen, but that is something out of my league to touch so better not stick my nose in it.

"Kold, you got the most scores during the practical entrance exam" the teacher called for me and attention had shifted towards me, who don't want any attention at all. "What was your farthest distance throw when you were in junior high?" he asked.

"I think it was 20 meters…" I mumbled and that made the entire class, except two, look at me with a questioning face, while the other two were worried and angry at the same time. I look towards the highest scorer in our class and he is mad that he is not getting the attention at all; if he can read my mind then he probably wanted to take my spot.

"Oh… that's awfully low for someone who has a powerful quirk at their disposal" he commented and kind of hurt my ego quite a bit. "Anyway, try doing it with your quirk," he asked me and that made it a lot more disturbing. I don't know how to make my throw much stronger…

With a sigh, I broodingly walked inside the circle, where we throw the ball and expect me to humiliate myself with my non-existent strength. "Anything goes as long as you're inside the circle" Mr. Aizawa instructed and I can't believe I am doing this in front of the class.

"Call Psychic Bird and Dream Eater" I chanted calling forth both the Oracle units to my side. 'This will be the first time I am using this move together, I hope I will be alright at the end of this…' I thought worried for my own safety.

"Psychic Bird, grant me your trigger, and with a boost from Brugal" I ordered and chanted at the same time, making both the units stand their ground and given me what I wanted from them. Luck Bird, started to disappear and Dream Eater started to rest or lay on the ground. 'If you were wondering, boosting is a technique used by grades 0 and 1. They have the ability to share their power towards anyone'

With that power boost, I think I got this one in the bag. 'Just as long as I get more than 500 meters that will be alright in my book' I thought praying to anyone to help me get through this, besides I can't afford to get last place, my mother will definitely be doomed if I were to flunk and get dropped out of nowhere.

With a short battle cry, I threw the ball as far as I can also hoping to just get a good score from both this power boost. After throwing the ball with all of my power, I noticed that Luck Bird was gone, and Dream Eater was asleep and that means he must need to recharge for at least 3 minutes or 5.

"All of you need to know your maximum capabilities, it's the most rational way to figure out your potential as a pro hero," Mr. Aizawa said showing my score to everyone and it was 716.0 meters. With that score, I get to finally breathe easy, and that is all thanks to the unit's help.

"What was that?!" a series of awestruck students is what I heard from my class. "Wow he's quirk is so awesome!" a redhead boy said in astonishment. "I bet he has the flashiest quirk among us all!" another guy with blonde hair said, looking pretty excited.

'Well… it is not technically about being the flashiest, but you do get attention if you have a flashy quirk. But that is not what I am here for…' I thought grimly, not really feeling like I had accomplished this on my own, I am just here for my mother nothing else… 'Do I even have the same goals as them… they each want to be a hero in their own right, and I am here for a selfish reason' I thought clenching my fist.

"This is what I am talking about! Using our quirks as much as we want!" a guy with a strange elbow said, but this triggered something in our teacher's way.

"This is fun huh… you have 3 years here to become a hero, you think it's all goanna be games and playtime?" Our teacher said starting to give me the creeps. "…Idiots… today you will engage in 8 physical tests to gauge your potential, whoever comes in last has none and will be expelled immediately" that information scared the crap out of all of us. Me, especially and looks like I jinxed it all this time. 'I need to show promise if I want to stay, so I better do it.'

"As I said, I get to decide how this class runs… Understand! If that's a problem, then you can head home right now" He instructed and I will be willing to go along with that proposal, but I am here to keep my mother safe and I intend to do it the right way.

"You can't send one of us home!" a girl who was talking to Midoriya earlier complained. "This isn't fair!"

'Technically he has the authority to do such a thing, if UA is not bound to traditional methods of teaching, then it is quite possible for him to decide who to leave and who to stay'. In this class, he has the power over everyone and anyone, and if you look at it differently it kind of resembles my situation a bit. Following the ones who have the authority over you, it sounds like my mother's kidnapper's way of manipulating me.

"The world is full of unfairness; it's the hero's job to turn that unfairness into an advantage. If you want to be a pro, you have to push yourself to the brink. For the next 3 years, UA will throw one hardship after the other, so go beyond. Plus Ultra style, show me that it's no mistake that you are here" Mr. Aizawa said, challenging us and I would have liked to back out from this challenge and be on my way home and apply for another school. But I don't have any other options here, it's whether I follow him or there is no more mother in my life.

With that pep talk our teacher just gave out, looks like everyone is fuelled up to get going and be the best that they can be. One, in particular, looks like he is ready to crush me with his bare fist with explosives.

"Let the games begin!" he said and our hell of the test is underway.

(Test 1: 50-meter dash)

'Looks like I've got to use Dream Eater here…' I thought, using his trigger can grant me extra speed that should be enough to get a high score. "Dream Eater… grant me your trigger" I chanted and the small elephant unit started to disappear from the field, while I, on the other hand, started to feel a newfound speed.

"Ready… Set…" a loud shot is what I heard before I started to run as fast as I can.

"4.0 second!" the machine said my score and that is good in my book already.

(Test 2: Grip Strength)

Well, I already got a speed boost and power boost, what much more would I need to get this thing done… I held the grip and prayed for a relatively good score. I closed my eyes to calm my mind and grip the hardest that I can, and I'll be sure it will pay off in the end.

I look down at my score and was satisfied with it, it was 136.6 kg.

(Test 3: Standing Long Jump)

There is not much I can do with this, but I have to try and jump as long as I can. But I underestimated the power of speed and strength granted to me by the triggers, and I passed the sandbox we were jumping off from.

(Test 4: Repeated Side Steps)

Well, this is going to be a problem; I have nothing that can help me with this test, another round of just hoping to get a good score, but I am sure that I cannot do anything with my quirk after the ball throw test.

The rest of the exam is all about endurance and flexibility, and the latter exam is what I am doomed at.

(Test 5: Ball Throw)

And this test is where I get to relax, I already had my score and I am just witnessing everyone's score but I decided to also half my attention towards the other test. 'What can I do with my quirk, if it involves flexibility…' and I just came in with a stump. No answer and nothing I can do to gain a relatively good showing.

However, I guess someone fired the fuelled in Bakuguo's head, if it took me by surprise then how would Bakuguo feel about knowing that Midoriya has a quirk now. "Deku you bastard, tell me how'd you get a quirk!" he screamed with small explosions coming from his hands.

That is until Mr. Aizawa captured him using his scarf, and with his eyes looking red and hair standing up defying the laws of gravity. "Don't make me use my quirk too much… It gives me serious dry eyes" he glared with using his red eyes. "Just get over it and the next one up just step in"

I look over to the standing figure of Bakuguo and I can tell that he is quite pissed… pissed is an understatement… he is very much radiating anger and you can see it in his hands which are clenching quite hard. 'This is the reality Bakuguo… someone will always be better and stronger than you, or in this case, that someone can always become better…' I thought looking over at Bakuguo's figure which is still radiating anger like none other.

(Test 6: Sit-Ups)

Well… during this I could say I am relatively okay, and doing well. I had just to endure it and live through it like any other training I had done with the other units, especially with the Royal Paladin Clan. They made me do a lot of runs, push-ups, sit-ups, and other exercises that involve tiring your body which could potentially get you cramps and muscle pain after the workout.

(Test 7: Seated Toe-touch)

I didn't really get to practice much in flexibility, but you could say dancing is part of flexibility training then, thanks to Dragon Dancer, Monica… who taught me how to dance, but that is also where we discovered that dancing is not one of my strong points.

(Test 8: long distance run)

During this test, there isn't any trouble… if I were in full strength and in a relatively good mind. With the entire test I had taken, it looks like the trigger effect is not in effect anymore; I guess there is a duration of about 30 to 60 minutes tops. And I guess it is pretty useful in a quick fight.

I slumped into the ground, this kind of run is not normal for me who wants to just rest all day and night. 'This is not going well for me at all… if I get to experience this every day of class, then I will eventually sign off… sorry mom, but I guess I'll just see you in heaven' clearly I was just kidding, I don't want to be the cause of my mom's death.

"All right… I've ranked you all from best to worst and you should already have an idea of where you're standing. I'll just pull up the whole list" Mr. Aizawa said and a hologram of everyone's name and the score are displayed in front of our very own eyes. 'Can't help but think that our teacher is just a lazy bum or just doesn't care at all'

I started looking for my name, starting from the top to bottom, and when I finally found my name, I look towards the number in which I stood amongst my peers. Surprisingly though, I am placed at 8th part of the top 10 which is all right in my book, but my eyes darted to the last person on the list and it was Midoriya's name written all over it. 'I guess this is how far he can go… I pity the guy, but … we'll just hope for the best for him' I thought looking at the green-haired boy.

"And… I was lying, no one is going home" Mr. Aizawa dropped the bomb, 'Okay our teacher is smart but cruel…' "That was just a rational deception to make sure everyone gave it they're all on the test" with a full display smile on his face, but you can also tell something is hidden between that smile of his. 'Well, no use worrying over it… and it looks like Lady Luck is on Midoriya's side. He gets to stay after all' I thought looking at their horrified faces in a full-on display, except for students who just have the confidence that they could pass without a hitch.

"Surprised the rest of you didn't figure it out… Sorry, I probably should have said something" a girl said regretfully, but looking back at it, it wasn't her place to say something. Well, the first impression is that she is going to be the smart one in class, 'I guess that also means she has an amazing brain behind that head of hers if she figured Mr. Aizawa's plan…' I thought impressed by the girl.

"That's it we're done for today, pick up a syllabus in the classroom and read it out before coming back to school tomorrow." Mr. Aizawa said while starting to walk away from us. "Midoriya, take this and let the old lady fix you up, tomorrow is going to be another hell, make sure you're prepared"

'Oh, I better ask him for permission regarding my quirk and units concern' I thought and hurriedly followed our adviser to the back of the building. "Aizawa that was a rotten move" I heard a familiar voice said and it also made me stop in my tracks.

"All Might, you were watching… no talk shows today?" I heard Mr. Aizawa retorted. 'What is All Might doing here?' I thought plainly curious as to why a pro hero is here, maybe watching the physical test we have undergone.

"A rational deception, quite the excuse, but you are not known to be light-hearted. I read your file, and last year I heard you expelled an entire class of freshman students. You have no problem kicking students out, anyone you deem unworthy. You were planning to send the last place home so that only means one thing!" All might said in excitement…judging by his voice that is.

"What is this about? It seems like you were here in the corner the entire time?" now that made All might shut himself up, and base on that alone it is already a confirmation that he is spying around in our class. "Isn't it a little early for you to play favorites?"

'Okay, that just proved my suspicion that Midoriya really has some Lady Luck on his side, if Mr. Aizawa is planning it from the start then… whoever that was not Midoriya that got the last place was going to be expelled' now that thought is pretty cruel in itself. I sighed in relief that I did try to do my best out there.

"He doesn't have zero potential, I'll give him that. If that were the case, I would have already sent him home after class… It's cruel to let a kid dream something that will never come true." I heard him mumble and it was pretty deep. It could also be said that it would be the kindest thing that I human can ever do, it might often be misunderstood but it is reality.

I decided that I have eavesdropped quite enough and just left it at that, it was already reassuring to know that Midoriya does have the potential to be a hero. After all, it is his dream to be one. Besides, I can always tell the units that I'm going to be undergoing hero training, so every school day I have the opportunity to both summon them and conserve energy. 'Yeah that plan might work, just hope they won't demand to up my stamina training'