So, spoilers for the ending of MHA: I'm satisfied with the end result. I really hope we get some epilogue chapters, I don't want this to just timeskip to end like Bleach.

I also really hope Izuku keeps his powers…

Anyways, here's your chapter. Here's the Discord: /cgFmXz3qJ5

The next day, Ochako got a text from Mogana. It was a picture with tons of filters of her, Selkie and a sidekick with fish like ears. "I got the job~!" Mogana excitedly texted, with a bunch of emojis. "100,000 yen guaranteed!"

Ochako nodded. "Good deal." Ochako texted back. She then looked to her right, to see Alan sitting there, reading through his calculus textbook.

Ochako took a deep breath and squared her shoulders- she needed to ask. She knew this conversation would be difficult, but it was important to get answers.

"Alan," She said, her voice firm but polite. "I need to know who's taking over Ben's hero agency. It's important for me to be able to plan my future and make informed decisions."

Alan looked up from his book, his expression guarded. "I get that," He said. "But I can't give you that information right now. We're still in the process of finalizing the details. NDAs and everything, y'know?"

Ochako felt a knot form in her stomach. "But it's been like...two weeks!" She said. "How can you not have it figured out yet?"

"We're still bringing over some sidekicks and scheduling with one guy. The guy who's taking over is super private." Alan explained.

"...can I just get a name? Please?" Ochako begged. Alan made a face, before taking a deep breath.

"Fine. But only because you're in the 'circle'." Alan said. "His name is..."

Ochako leaned forward.

"Albedo."

Ochako had never heard of him before, and Alan's cryptic response only added to her confusion. "Who?" she asked, her brow furrowed.

Alan simply shrugged. "That's the point. He's not a well-known hero- hell, I don't think he's registered on the Hero boards. He really likes to keep a low profile. That's why Ben chose him to take over the agency."

Ochako still didn't understand. She had never heard of a hero who didn't want to be famous. But before she could press the issue, Mr. Aizawa entered the classroom and began the lesson.

As the class continued, Ochako's mind was still preoccupied with the conversation she had just had with Alan. Who was this Albedo person, and why had Ben chosen him to take over the agency?

Before their hero studies class started, Mr. Aizawa told the class something that made everyone very excited.

"Hero internship work studies are indeed happening," He added, his monotone voice almost showing a hint of excitement. "We finally reached a verdict last night."

Students cheered and high-fived each other and whispered to each other in excitement. Everyone was excited to put their skills to the test and learn how to be a hero in the real world.

But Mr. Aizawa quickly stopped the celebration with a glare.

"Before you all get too excited," He said in a serious tone, "I want to make it clear that these work studies won't be easy. You'll be working with real heroes, which means you'll face real danger and situations that will test your skills and resolve. You should really think about this."

As Mr. Aizawa's words started to sink in, the class went quiet. He was right; working with a hero as an intern could be dangerous, and they needed to be ready for anything.

"Here's some ground rules- you work with a hero with a good record. Most people in the top 100 or associated with a group are fair game- however, someone like Gran Torino..." Aizawa seemed to shoot Izuku a look during that. "Isn't. Especially with his teaching license revoked."

Izuku shifted uncomfortably in his seat.

Aizawa continued, "Also, keep in mind that the hero you work with will have the final say on what you do during your internship. You're there to learn, but you're also there to assist them with their hero work. Don't overstep your boundaries or put yourself in danger."

The class nodded in understanding, and Aizawa's gaze lingered on them for a moment longer before he cleared his throat.

"Here to tell you how work studies differ from internships are some people who've gone out there and experienced it all," Aizawa said. "They're taking time out of their busy schedules to be here, so give them your full attention."

The door slid open.

"Out of all the students at UA, these three are the top reigning third-years." Aizawa said. "We call them...the Big Three."

The students in the class murmured in excitement as they looked towards the door. The Big Three? They had heard of them, of course - they were the top students at UA, after all. But to actually see them in person was a rare treat.

Out walked three students, each exuding an air of confidence and experience. One of them had spiky blond hair and a relaxed grin on his face. The second had dark hair and a stoic expression, while the third had blue pink hair and an excited grin.

As the Big Three stepped into the room, Ochako and Izuku exchanged a surprised look. The face in the wall from the previous night was one of the three. He gave them a small smile and a nod of recognition before taking his place in front of the class.

It's that weird guy! He's one of the Big Three!? Ochako wondered.

Izuku, however, immediately recognized the face. He remembered where he'd seen it prior- last year's sports fest. The guy who...got naked for some reason. Despite his unimpressive record, he left a really awkward and weird impression.

"I've heard about them, but..." Jirou mumbled. "I didn't expect them to look so plain." In Jirou's mind, The Big Three were a bunch of flashy heroes with distinct and unique looks.

"The girl's kinda cute..." Kaminari said, before noticing something pinned on her shirt. It was a pin of a flag- with the colors red, purple, and pink. Kaminari sighed, while Jirou snickered.

"It's okay. One day you'll find a girl who isn't gay." Jirou joked.

"Let's get right to it." Aizawa said. "Amajiki- you're up first."

The dark haired boy walked forward, and intensified his stare. The twinge of power sent a shiver down the spines of all the students. Even Bakugou flinched.

This guy's something else... Bakugou thought, as Amajiki stared at them...

And made an expression like he was ready to give up.

"It's no good..." He muttered. "I see their faces as potatoes, but they're still people from the neck down..."

The class shared a weird look.

"Uh, what does that even mean?" Kirishima asked, confused.

The boy turned around, facing the board. "My mind's gone blank...it hurts...I wanna go now!"

The students quickly learned how bizarre the Big Three really were.

"B-but, you're one of the hero course's best of the best...right?" Ojiro asked nervously.

The blue haired girl laughed. "Come on, Amajiki!" The girl insisted. "You need to have the heart of a lion, not a kitten! Even though you're human. Know what I mean?"

The girl spun around to face the class. "This is our kitten, Tamaki Amajiki...and hi! My name is Neijire Hado." This one seemed more outgoing and professional. "We came here today to talk to you about-" Neijire paused, as she locked eye contact with Shoji in the front row.

"Hey, hey, hey! What's with that mask? Is the pandemic back? Or is it just for fashion?" She asked.

"Oh, well. A long time ago, I-" Shoji began, before Nejire's attention shifted to Todoroki.

"Hey! How'd you get that burn?" She asked.

"Rather not say-"

"Hey! Pink girl! If you broke your horns, would they grow back? Do they shed? Can they move! Tell me more! And hey, baggy eyes! Where'd you come from? How're you liking Class 1-A? And you! In the WAYYYY back! Is it true you're part alien? How does that work? How do you go all 'fwoooom! ahhh, I'm on fire!'?" Nejire had a serious motor mouth, and a million different questions.

"She's all over the place." Momo snickered.

"Like a kid asking so many weird questions." Shinsou frowned.

Aizawa sighed. She wasn't the most rational person.

"Not to worry, Eraser!" Mirio said. "I'm the main act here!"

"Just do it." Aizawa huffed.

Mirio beamed, as he leaned forward. "The outlook's looking-!" He seemed to be waiting for a response. He got none.

"...grim! The answer is grim!" Mirio laughed. "Well, that didn't go over so well!"

Kids began mumbling. "This is the Big Three?" Alan asked. "They're all kinda weird. Did you expect-?"

"No..." Ochako frowned. "It's kinda hard to tell what they're made of."

Shinsou was paying the most attention- as someone new to the scene, to be introduced to the top students of UA was...a goalpost.

What did he have to do to be like them?

"I'm seeing a lot of faces that seem to say 'who cares?'" Mirio said. "You've got us third years, showing up to talk to you about something optional. Doesn't make sense, does it?"

He paused, as if waiting for a response. When none came, he continued. "But let me tell you, work studies are not just some optional thing you can brush off. It's a chance to put into practice what you've learned in the classroom and see what it's like to be a hero in the real world."

He looked around the room, his eyes scanning each and every one of them. "It's a chance to learn from the best, to gain experience that can't be taught in the classroom. And who knows, it might even lead to a future career opportunity. In fact...how about I show you my experiences?"

Ochako blinked. "Huh?"

"How about you all...take me on!?" Mirio grinned.

The class erupted into confusion.

"What do you mean, take you on?" Kirishima asked.

"I mean, I'll fight you all," Mirio said, his grin widening. "I'll go toe to toe with everyone. It'll be a good opportunity to practice, don't you think?"

Bakugou scoffed. "Like we'd waste our time on someone as weak as you."

Mirio's smile faltered. "Weak? Oh, no. That won't do at all. Come on."

Bakugou smirked. "If I'm gonna be the top...I better see what the third years can do."

"Alllllright! Then let's head over to Gym Gamma, shall we?" Mirio cheered. "GET IN UNIFORM!"

The students quickly changed into their gym uniforms and followed Mirio to the training area. Mirio's cheerful demeanor was infectious, but the students couldn't help but feel confused about the upcoming challenge.

"Uhh...so, like. This is for real, right?" Sero asked.

"Yup! Sure is!" Mirio said as he started stretching. "You all come at me at once, and I'll show you what you're up against." The class exchanged a nervous look, unsure of what to make of Mirio's confidence. But they weren't ones to back down from a challenge.

"Fine. Let's do this," Bakugou said, ready to kick this was his first real fight with the new arm...he was ready to test it out.

"Mirio...don't do this." Amajiki frowned, as he faced the wall. "It'd be enough to just follow the manual."

"But that's boring!" Mirio laughed.

Amajiki sighed. "These kids are the future, the ones who will inherit the world. If we break their spirits, then what kind of world will they build?"

Break their spirits? Ochako thought. What's that mean?

"Hey, no sweat." Kaminari said. "We've fought some pros, even if they had handicaps."

"Well, in Nedzu's case...he didn't even have one." Tokoyami said.

"Indeed." Yuga beamed.

"And we've fought REAL villains!" Kirishima added. "Do you think we're such wimps that you gotta give us a cryptic warning?"

"Whenever you're ready, come at me!" Mirio said, crossing his arms. The students knew who was gonna strike first, immediately.

Bakugou stepped up, firing up his new arm. "Alright, you Triple Bastard..." Bakugou smirked. "LET'S GO!" Bakugou charged forward, his new arm crackling with explosive energy as he unleashed a powerful Howitzer Impact. But Mirio simply smiled and activated his Quirk, phasing through Bakugou's attack as if it were nothing.

...and also phasing through his clothes. Mirio's clothes suddenly fell off, making all the girl's SCREAM.

"WHAT THE HELL!?" Jirou yelled, as Mirio sank into the ground.

Bakugou stumbled, thrown off guard by the sudden disappearance of his target. He quickly recovered and launched another attack- just in time, too. Mirio popped back up. Bakugou swung at Mirio with a series of explosive punches.

As Bakugou's attack missed, the other students quickly joined in, launching their own attacks at Mirio. Yuga fired his Navel Laser, Sero shot his tape, and Mina sprayed her acid. But Mirio simply phased through all of their attacks, dodging and weaving effortlessly as if he was dancing.

"Is this guy for real?" Kirishima muttered.

"He's too fast!" Ochako exclaimed.

Mirio continued to evade Bakugou's attacks, his movements fluid and graceful as he weaved in and out of the explosive blasts. Despite his opponents' best efforts, he remained untouchable, dodging and phasing through their attacks with ease.

"Wow...this guy's amazing." Izuku said, awestruck.

"He's not just amazing...he's on another level!" Shinsou added.

Mirio was incredibly quick on his feet, dodging the different projectiles fired at him and closing the distance on the long-range assailants. Quick as a flash, he landed a series of blows that sent them sprawling. It was difficult to keep up with his lightning-fast, fluid movements, and his punches landed with the force of sledgehammers.

While Yuga was busy firing off his Navel Laser, Mirio was already behind him, ready to knock Yuga's senses out of his head with a swift punch. Sero attempted to trap him in his tape, but Mirio phased through it and knocked the wind out of him with a gut-busting punch. Mina aimed her acid at him- Mirio avoided it and knocked her out with a powerful uppercut. Alan tried to fire some of his flames, but Mirio was too damn fast- he was knocked down with a kick to the gut.

Tokoyami tried to use Dark Shadow on him, but Mirio phased through it and pounced on his chest with a flurry of punches. Mirio sprang over Tsu's tongue attempt and kicked her in the stomach. Momo fashioned weapons and mana disks to defend herself, but Mirio's blows destroyed them before she could use them.

Shoji attempted a grapple with his many arms, but Mirio just teleported through them and struck him in the chin with devastating force. Jirou tried to stun him with her sound waves, but Mirio's fists were too fast for her. Kaminari finally tried to electrocute him, but Mirio was able to phase through the current and knock him down with a punch to the jaw.

All the long-range assailants were knocked out, struck with lightning speed and brutal pinpoint accuracy. Mirio was huffing and puffing a bit, but he was still beaming from ear to ear as he stood in the gym's center.

"POWERRRRRRRRRR!" He yelled, as he posed dramatically.

Aizawa clapped his hands. "Great opportunity to see what you can do if you do your work study, by the way!"

Todoroki, who was watching from the sidelines, watched with his jaw agape. "He...took half of us down in the blink of an eye. Incredible..."

"Not gonna try your luck?" Aizawa said.

"I didn't get my license. Doesn't seem fair." Todoroki explained.

"Didn't stop Bakugou…" Aizawa pointed out.

"Well, that's because he's Bakugou." Todoroki frowned. "How is Mirio this strong?"

"He interned with a very specific hero- the only known sidekick of All Might." Aizawa explained. "Because of that...Mirio might just be the next pro hero." Todoroki's eyes widened, as he turned back to see if the remaining fighters could handle him. They were all melee fighters, too...Ochako, Iida, Izuku, Shinsou, Ojiro, Kirishima, Koda, Tooru and Bakugou were the last ones standing.

Todoroki gulped. This wasn't gonna end well.

"I've got no freaking clue what just happened!" Kirishima yelled. "Dude's invincible!"

"He can phase and warp through stuff..." Shinsou frowned. "He's got one hell of a quirk. How does he warp?"

Bakugou landed next to him. "He's not warping."

"Wha-?" Ojiro said. "He's totally warping!"

"No. It's him phasing into the ground, and shooting out. Saw it with my own two eyes." Bakugou explained.

"Phasing into the ground?" Ochako repeated.

"Yeah. Guess he can't 'overlap' with stuff or something when intangible." Bakugou growled. "This whole ground is his advantage- lots of places he can shoot out from."

"And he isn't fully intangible during his attacks…" Izuku added. "There's gotta be a moment when we can touch him!"

Everyone stared.

"Could've worded that better, buddy." Shinsou said.

Mirio laughed. "Naw, that's pretty funny!" Mirio began to charge at the group, and this time, everyone saw it. Mirio phased into the ground, before shooting up, ready to strike.

"Bakugou was right-!" Ojiro gasped. Tooru quickly activated her Quirk, using some sunlight to shoot out at him. The attack blinded him, as he fell to the ground. The attack had successfully caught him off guard.

Shinsou, seizing the opportunity, shouted at Mirio. "What's the matter? Can't keep up with us?"

"Ooooh, getting cocky, are we-" Mirio's head snapped in Shinsou's direction, his eyes locking onto the purple-haired student. Shinsou activated his brainwashing, and for a moment, Mirio was frozen in place.

Amajiki and Nejire watched in amusement. "I'll give the kids this. They really got the jump on him," Amajiki muttered.

"But it won't last long," Nejire pointed out. "Mirio's not one to be caught off guard for long."

As if on cue, Ojiro and Kirishima rushed in to launch a counterattack on the stunned Mirio. They managed to land a few hits, but Mirio quickly regained his composure and phased out of their range.

"Wow! You guys really ARE something else! I thought the other kids were just bluffing!" Mirio said, grinning. "So…I won't hold back!"

Mirio charged towards the group again, this time with more focus and determination. The students could tell that he was taking the battle seriously now.

Bakugou fired off a powerful explosion, but Mirio phased through it effortlessly. "Nice try, but you'll have to do better than that!" he taunted.

The rest of the class tried to attack in a coordinated effort, but Mirio was simply too fast and too skilled for them to land any significant blows. No matter the attack, he couldn't be stopped. He fought back with devastating punches and kicks that sent the students flying.

He's in a league of his own! Is this the gap between first and third years? Ochako thought.

Iida activated his Recipro Burst, speeding towards Mirio with incredible velocity. But as he got closer, Mirio quickly phased his arm into the ground and disappeared. Iida looked around frantically, trying to locate his opponent. Suddenly, Mirio appeared right in front of him, his hand intangible as he feigned a poke to Iida's eye.

"Gotcha!" Mirio shouted, his hand quickly becoming solid as he delivered a crushing blow to Iida's stomach.

Iida gasped in pain as he was knocked back several feet. Mirio quickly turned his attention to the other students, who were now on high alert. Ojiro and Kirishima launched another attack, but Mirio was ready this time. He weaved through their attacks with ease, his punches and kicks coming fast and hard. The two were knocked down, and collided into Tooru and Koda.

"These kids...they're really something," Amajiki said. "Most of them would be down for the count by now.

Nejire nodded. "Well, duh! They have been attacked by a bunch of villains. Makes sense they'd be this crazy in battle. FIGHT LIKE HELL!"

Mirio's eyes widened as Izuku's Blackwhip shot out and wrapped around his arm, momentarily stopping him in his tracks. "Whoa, where did that come from?" he exclaimed, before quickly phasing through the ground to escape the whip's grasp.

Bakugou took advantage of the distraction and launched a fierce explosion towards Mirio, but the hero effortlessly dodged it and appeared behind him. "Not fast enough, 'Splodey Boy!" Mirio taunted, delivering a swift punch to Bakugou's back. Bakugou gasped- did he phase that attack INSIDE him!? Bakugou slammed on the ground, and groaned.

Arm's fucking awesome still. He thought, before forcefully surrendering out.

Mirio stepped back and looked at the remaining students. "It's been a while since I've had to use my techniques like this." Mirio crouched down, gathering his strength. "Just because you're the last ones standing, don't think you've won…"

He charged forward, phasing through Bakugou's attack and landing a solid punch on his stomach. He then faded through Izuku's Blackwhip and struck him in the back, before dodging a random swipe from Shinsou and delivering a blow to his chest. Ochako tried to counter with her Quirk; maybe she could negate his weight and send him flying- but Mirio simply phased through her and hit her from behind.

"POWERRRRRRRR!" Mirio yelled, as the four students collapsed to the ground, Mirio stood above them, panting heavily.