Chapter 5: The Starting Line
After completing a little warmup with Goku, you were at last on your way to U.A High. You were aware that there were two parts of the Entrance Exam. The first was the written portion. While U.A is where the greatest Heroes are forged, it's still a School, thus the written portion is mostly to test your basic education.
The Second Portion however, was the practical exam. A physical test of strength, speed, skill, and essentially everything you may need to become a successful Hero. You didn't know what you would be doing exactly, but Goku had faith in you. Whatever came your way, you had to believe that you could overcome it.
Despite that, the written test was what had you concerned. While you payed attention and got decent grades in the school that you went to, U.A only accepted the best of the best.
Eventually before you knew it, you had arrived at U.A High. The prestigious Academy known for training some of the greatest Heroes humanity has ever known.
Y/N: U.A...Right in front of me...I can't lie...this is a bit overwhelming...
With that, you decided to man up, stand tall, and take your first steps at becoming a Hero. There were a lot of people here, which meant only more competition for you to beat.
However, you noticed one of the guys was a lot more enthusiastic than most of the others. He had incredibly short hair, carried a smile that seemed to be glued to his face, and sharp looking eyes. He was also built like a stone wall.
One of the other students who seemed a lot more gloomy in comparison was trying to get by when the hyper guy suddenly approached him without warning.
Hyper Guy: Let's do our best out there!!
Gloomy Kid: You're in my way...move...
Hyper Guy: Er...
Y/N: Sheesh...not the brightest that one. That aside, I feel like those two would be tough in the ring...then again, all of these students are here because they were recommended for it...I shouldn't underestimate any of these guys...
With that you carried on. It wasn't very pleasant having to pass by those two while they were having an awkward moment. But besides that, registration went rather smoothly.
Inside there was a lady sitting at a set up table in the middle of the hallway, as well as a lineup of students who were all here to register.
Eventually it was your turn to register, and the lady was about as friendly as you could get.
Lady: Name?
Y/N: Y/N L/N.
Lady: Ah yes! Y/N! You were on the news last year, weren't you?
Upon hearing these words, the students behind you began to mutter and speak amongst themselves as they began to recognize you.
Student 1: Did she say Y/N?
Student 2: He was on the news for taking on a really powerful villain apparently. I'm not quite sure about the details though.
Y/N: I-It was nothing really...
Lady: I see, and what was your Quirk again...?
Y/N: Ki Control. "Ki" is spelt K-I.
Lady: I see...and you were formerly enrolled at Aldera Junior High, yes?
Y/N: Yes, Ma'am.
Lady: Okay. You're good to go. Exams are to the right. Good luck!
Y/N: Thank You.
Being sent off, you took the lady's directions and walked off to the right as the next student registered. You began to sweat nervously at the thought of the Exam.
Y/N: Jeez...This Exam has me more rattled than I thought it would...first is the written part. I can't afford to fail, I've done too much up to this point to let it all slip away now!
Time Skip: After The Written Exam
You were now walking out of the Exam room with the rest of the students as you once again sweated nervously.
Y/N: I don't need a perfect score, I just need to pass. Luckily I'm more prepared for this next bit!
The Teacher stated that by the time the practical exam was completed, all of the written exams will have been graded and passed out.
However, when you got outside with the others, there was an unexpected face waiting for you on the other side. A Hero that was quite famous for his loud voice.
???: ROCK ON! THE WRITTEN PART OF THE RECOMMENDATION TEST IS OVER!
Y/N: The Voice Hero, Present Mic! He's gonna be teaching this year...?
Present Mic: The Practical's Next! And then finally the Interview! You'll go six at a time in the practical, get steppin' when your number's called! The Exam will be a three kilometre race, but it's an obstacle course so you can't just run straight through it! Use your Quirks to REACH THE FINISH!
Y/N: An Obstacle Course! Goku and I warmed up for this kind of thing this morning! This'll be a piece of cake!
Present Mic: Now then, Numbers 23, 41, 39, 11, and 28 can step up now!!
Your number, 11, had been called right off the bat. Seems it was better that was however. You got to get it over with quickly.
As if it was chosen by fate, the two guys from earlier were in your group. The overly cheerful guy, and the overly gloomy guy with red and white hair. The others looked like ordinary students however.
The six of you all stepped up, getting into position at the starting line as Present Mic shouted to you all.
Present Mic: The time limit will be 10 minutes, and you can't use your Quirks to slow down or hurt the other students!
You thought to yourself carefully as Present Mic started the countdown.
Present Mic: On your mark...get set...
Y/N: I have no idea what kind of powers these other guys have, and I can't resort to flying since using flight for more than 10 seconds drains my body by too much of a margin...I'll have to rely on my running speed and agility for this race!
Present Mic: GOOO!!!
With that you all bolted ahead the moment Present Mic's voice boomed across the field. You didn't have time to analyze the other student's Quirks. You had to focus on making it in first.
The first obstacle was a huge cliff that most would have to climb. However, You, as well as the other two from earlier got by with ease. The gloomy guy created a pillar of ice to raise him up to the same level, the cheerful guy used wind to fly up to the cliff side, whereas you simply used your leg strength to jump it.
The next obstacle was a series of pillars of different sizes. You could either maneuver around them, or go straight over them. You went with option B whereas the other two went with option A. Meanwhile the other students were far behind at this point.
There were a few other smaller obstacles, but nothing that you nor the others couldn't handle.
At last, it was the final stretch. The finish line was straight ahead, and the three of you were all pushing ahead of one another.
However, the gloomy guy suddenly rushed past you and the cheerful guy with a path of ice to increase his speed.
Y/N: What the?!
Cheerful Guy: Not bad! Maybe I can become friends with this guy and his eyes won't bother me anymore!
The Cheerful guy also then decided to step up his game as he bolted straight ahead of you out of nowhere. Leaving you now in 3rd place.
Y/N: Dammit! These two are good! I don't have a choice, I HAVE TO USE IT!
Concentrating on your energy, you took a deep breath and began to glow. In the blink of an eye your speed doubled as you flew straight ahead as well.
You could feel yourself about to fall apart mentally from all of the pressure, but somewhere along the way, you began to chant to yourself.
Y/N: YES, YES, YES, I CAN WIN! I FEEL GREAT, I. CAN. DO. THIS. HAAAA!!
The three of you kept pushing. It was probably the most pressure you had ever felt, but with your little encouragement chant, you managed to boost up your confidence again.
At this point, Present Mic couldn't even tell who was ahead of who anymore, and in a flash, the race was over.
Present Mic: WOWZA!! Number 41 finishes first by a hair! Second place goes to number 11 who takes second place, and right by them is number 23, who takes third place! And all of them are 3 minutes quicker than the average speed time!! Just who are these guys?!
Y/N: I DID IT!! YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!
Cheerful Guy: ALRIGHT! I WON! But who knows what'll happen next time?! You were both amazing! I remember seeing you on the news! And I'm guessing you're Endeavor's kid, am I right? That's so awesome—
Gloomy Kid: Shut up.
Cheerful Guy: Huh...?
Y/N: Uhh...
Gloomy Kid: I just came here to pass the stupid test, that's all. I don't care if I beat you or not, so give it a rest...
Y/N: H-Hey! What's your deal?! He's only trying to be nice!
Cheerful Guy: Y-You were awesome too! I saw you on the news last year! My name's Inasa Yoarashi!
Y/N: I'm Y/N L/N. It's great to meet you! Don't mind that guy, I don't know what his deal is. He kinda reminds me of someone else I know...
Inasa: Right...
You then stuck your hand out to him as a sign of respect. He looked shocked at this.
Y/N: You were also amazing out there! That Quirk of yours is something else! I'm gonna have to ask for a rematch sometime, and next time, I'll win!
Inasa's face went from shocked to his normal cheerful look again. He grabbed your hand and shook it with honour.
Inasa: Right! I'm looking forward to it! I hope the next time we see each other, we'll be classmates!!
Y/N: Yeah!
Gloomy Kid: They're both so loud and obnoxious...
Time Skip
Almost two hours had gone by and all of the races were now complete. You and Inasa had been talking for awhile now about each others' Quirks, and overall just getting to know each other.
Present Mic: Students! May I have your attention Please!! All of the races for the practical are now over! After witnessing all of your skills, as well as seeing the results from the written exam, we will now announce the six students who have been accepted!
Y/N: *Gulp*...
You listened closely, and again sweated nervously as Present Mic shouted the names of the passing students.
SHOTO TODOROKI!
MOMO YAOYOROZU!
SETSUNA TOKAGE!
JUZO HONENUKI!
INASA YOARASHI!
AND Y/N L/N!
Y/N: ...I...I did it...!!
Inasa: We're both in, Y/N! This is great!!
Heading your name called as one of the accepted students, you felt as if an incredible amount of weight was lifted off of your shoulders. It was a long and hard process, but all of your hard training had paid off.
Y/N: WE DID IT!!
Present Mic: However, for the rest of you who didn't pass the recommendation test, know that there's still hope! You will be able to apply for our public Entrance Exam and reclaim your position! Best of luck to you all!
And just like that, the Recommendation Test was finally over. I, Y/N L/N, was now a member of the Prestigious Academy known throughout the entire world as U.A High. My first step to becoming a Hero had just been completed.
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