"It was the time I almost died when I was five. Strange. Who would've known that's when my Quirk decided to kick in and save my 'the-street-is-the-perfect-place-to-play' ass."

"I'm leaving for the exam now, mother, father." There was no answer from the kitchen. Only the sounds of soft cooing from my baby brother and the parents watching their child try peaches for the first time.
"Okay, I'm leaving now..."

Then I opened the door and left.

I've trained day and night for this one day, and gods strike me dead if I wasn't going to try my hardest.
Cars passed me on the street as I skipped my way to U.A. Sure, excitement was an understatement for how I felt about taking the famous U.A. Exam, but I'd be lying if I didn't feel nervous. I had applied the the normal course the school offered as a precaution, but if I didn't make it in the hero course......

........I'll use every chance I get to make the staff regret that decision.

I slapped my cheeks. Negativity! I shook my head angrily, STOP! Right now, I need to believe I can make it! YES! I CAN DO IT!

"....Oi, you're blocking the sidewalk."

Shivers traveled up my back and spread through my shoulders like lightning. Quickly turning around, I came face-to-face with eyes boring into my soul. The guy tilted his head and scratched the back of his head.

"Oh! Uh...sorry..." I took a giant step out of his way, and he nodded at me before continuing forward. I watched his purple bed head as he walked, because I didn't know what to make of him. "Hey, are you taking the hero exam for U.A.?" I called out, and that got enough of his attention for him to turn back around.

"Yeah," he replied. "I'm taking the General Studies exam because I don't think my quirk will be useful enough for me to pass the physical part of the exam." He murmured the last part, but I still heard.

"What is your quirk?" I walked beside him. My steps had too much bounce to them, but I blame my nerves.

"I can control people." The boy shrugged from next to me. "The problem is the person has to reply verbally for me to actually control them."

"I guess you have some control issues, eh?" I laughed at my joke, but purple head obviously didn't think so. He became reserved and distant. I guess having a quirk like his is troublesome when it comes to the trust department. If I were in his class, I'd probably think he'd control me for leverage or something.

"Oh, I'm sorry- that was really insensitive of me." I apologized as I realized my mistake. "I say the stupidest of things when I'm nervous." My hands fiddled with the hem of my skirt, and I couldn't really meet his eyes.
We didn't really say anything for a few moments, like we were soaking up the silence.

"So what's your quirk?" He finally asked.
We were getting closer and closer to the school. I could just see it in the distance. All tall and magnificent, like a castle in a Fairytale.

"I can create portals." I replied, and watched his eyebrows raise. "It's not that cool, really. I mean, it has like, a million drawbacks- including it can't really do damage to an enemy without tactics."

"No, actually, it's pretty neat." He commented, and for the first time in a long time, I felt positive about my quirk.
"But if you can create portals, couldn't you have just used that to get to U.A.?"

"Ah, well I can't actually make a portal to a place I haven't been. I need something like a photo or floor plan to help me visualize where I'm going. That method's a little harder though." I watched purple hair shrug and nod as he understood. The crowd began to grow as we neared the gates.

"Ah. It seems like its almost time." The guy turned to face me with a weird look. "Um, I never caught your name." Oh my gosh. I never introduced myself.

"Ah! Oh my gosh sorry- I'm Tanabara......Tanabara Haru!" I stammered in embarrassment. As I tried to compose myself I asked "...and you?"

"Shinsou Hitoshi. May we both pass the exam and become heroes together." He nodded to me and sped up to the door- leaving me at the front of the school.

"Uh, yeah.....good luck..." I called, but I don't think he heard. Sighing, I readjusted by bag at my side nervously before heading in. If I just look at my shoes, I don't have to look at anyone.
Sadly, that meant I had a larger chance to bump into someone.

And thus, I realized I jinxed myself.

I hit a hard back and stumbled back a bit with a 'oof!' Luckily I didn't fall, so I guess silver linings.

"Sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going..." I quickly mumbled to the guy with broccoli for hair.

"No problem!" He cried as I bowed. Heading to the door before the guy could turn his green head to me. Gosh, that's so embarrassing- of course I  would do that...

I weaved in and out of the incoming students and made my way to the seat I was assigned for the exam. I listened as Present Mic gave his speech about what the exam would entail; including a written and physical part. The physical portion is like a Pokemon game; you walk around and try to defeat as many robots as you can. They have a point system of 1-3 points, so I guess I'll have to take note of that.

"Excuse me, sir!" I watched a kid next to me stand up in his chair and talk about our handout- which had four robots instead of the three that were stated when he went over the practical part of the exam. well, apparently the fourth type of robot is worth no points, and Present Mic advised us to not fight it because what's the point? Suspichy, if you ask me, but hey, I didn't make the test. (A/N: Suspichy=  fishy+ suspicious)

"Alright." I cracked my knuckles as the written portion of the test was administered. "Let's ace this puppy."

"How do you think you did on the written portion?" Hitoshi found me after we were let out for the physical portion of the hero exam, but the General Studies exam was over. I jumped at the sound of his voice, and turned to face the bored man.

"I think I did okay; I mean, most of it was basic knowledge if you paid attention in class," I stared at my feet, because I could never feel totally confident in myself. "though, at the end of the test it asked if I would like to be enrolled in General Studies if I didn't pass the hero exam, but did well enough on the written portion to enter General Studies. And of course, I still want to go to U. A., even if I don't make it into the hero course, but I'll feel like a bit of a failure-"

"Hey, don't say that." Hitoshi-san smacked the back of my head lightly, and that was enough to pull me out of whatever negative vibe I had going before. "Just having the courage to take the exam and show off your Quirk is something to always be proud of." I smiled at that. I feel a little calmer now that I've heard someone has faith in me.

"Right!" I cheered, beginning to get pumped, "wish me luck, Hitoshi-san!" I raced off towards the buses that would take me to the practical exam.

And I swear, there were signs of blush on his face as I turned.

"Good luck you crazy lady!"

Hello! Lila here!
I know I've been gone for quite sometime, and I need to update Living in the Light, but I've been mostly working on this fanfic and Living in the Light! So look out for an update on the horizon!
So, yeah, this is my first BNHA fanfic, but I hoped you liked the opening.
If you're confused with the quote in bold italics in the beginning, don't worry! I'll explain it later, but for now, try to figure it out on your own! I'll wait a couple chapters to see who understands what's going on.

Like

Comment

Follow!

~ Saturnthehero