On a sunny morning, ten people are standing in line at a bank. The manager looks out of his office and smiles.

Manager: (What a beautiful day! Nothing could ruin this!)

Suddenly, a warp gate opens, and Khold steps out.

Khold: Alright! Everyone on the ground!

A pair of security guards pull their weapons on Khold, but he freezes them in blocks of ice.

Manager: *sighs* Fuck…

Three more people step out of the gate.

Nola: What did I say about going in together?

Khold: What?! I did the damn job!

Thor: Not well.

Thor is a massive man who stands 6’7 with huge muscles. He approaches the bank tellers.

Thor: Move.

The tellers rush out and get on the floor with the other hostages.

Nola: Good work.

The manager approaches the quartet with his hands up.

Manager: Pl- pl- please… don’t hurt anyone.

Nola: Who are you?

Khold: And why aren’t you on the ground like the rest of them!

Khold pushes the manager down to the ground.

Manager: Wh- I- I’m the manager!

Nola: Good for you. Now, stay down, and nobody will get hurt. Johan, go have fun with the ground forces.

Johan: Oh, boy! I hope they scream!

Johan laughs maniacally and runs outside.

Nola: God, he’s annoying.

Thor: Yes, but he’ll get the job done.

Nola: Khold, go freeze the other exits. I don’t want them coming in any other way than the front.

Khold: Oh, come on! Why do I get the grunt work?!

Nola: Because you’re a grunt. Now, do as I say, or do you want me to tell Master you were being insubordinate?

Khold: *frustrated grunt* Fine!

Khold walks off.

Nola: Make sure they don’t move, Thor.

Thor: Of course.

Manager: Uh… w- what’s-

Nola glares at the Manager.

Nola: Why are you speaking?

Manager: I- I’m confused… I’m the only one with the vault combination, so how do you plan on stealing any money without it?

Thor: Who said we were here to steal money?

Manager: Wh- huh?

Outside, a quartet of police cars arrives. Eight cops hop out of their vehicles and aim at Johan, who is standing on the front steps.

Johan: Hello, officers. Are you here for your spanking?

Officer 1: Put your hands in the air!

Johan: With pleasure!

Johan raises his hands and crosses his fingers.

Johan: Illusion Dimension!

A strange purple aurora surrounds Johan and the police officers.

Officer 2: What the fuck?

Officer 1: He’s attacking! Open fire!

The officers each fire a shot at Johan, but as the aurora fades, it’s revealed they all shot each other in the head. Their bodies keel over.

Johan: AHAHAHAHAHA! Looks like you saw a ghost! Maybe your own!

Nola and Thor hear the shots outside.

Thor: Looks like Johan is having fun.

Nola: Well, he’d better not get sloppy. We can’t afford for this mission to go south.

Thor: Don’t worry. They should have called him in by now.

Nola: They better have.

Gundam and Kevin are walking through the halls of his workshop.

Kevin: What’s happening, Gundam?

Gundam: Bank Robbery. Nothing big.

Kevin: Oh… then why are they calling you in?

Gundam: It’s only a two-minute flight from here. It’s definitely below my pay grade, but they’ve already killed a handful of police officers, and we’re right around the corner.

Kevin: “We’re?”

Gundam: Of course, you’re coming. Why wouldn’t you?

Kevin: Well, I’m technically not a hero student anymore.

Gundam: You’ve got the provisional hero license, and today is the first day of school at U.A. I’m allowed to take you with me. So, let’s go knock some heads around.

Kevin: Awesome!

Marsh is stationed on a rooftop, watching the bank with a sniper rifle. He’s wearing an earpiece.

Marsh: No action yet, just cops.

Vince is watching from a control room.

Vince: He’ll be there… don’t worry. Signal and Mara prepare to follow my every command. We cannot afford to fail today.

Signal and Mara: Yessir!

Marsh notices something in the sky.

Marsh: I think I see him!

Marsh scopes in and spots Gundam (in his mech suit) and Kevin flying toward the bank. Vince sees this on the monitor.

Vince: Perfect… take the shot.

Marsh locks onto Gundam and fires a bullet at him.

Gundam: Huh?!

Mech Suit: Automatic Defense System: Active.

A blaster on Gundam’s left shoulder shoots the bullet with a laser, destroying it.

Kevin: What was that?!

Gundam: It looks like that building over there has a pest problem.

Kevin: Do you think it's related to the bank robbery?

Gundam: It doesn’t matter. The hostage situation takes priority. I’ll call in another hero to take out the sniper.

Kevin: No, let me.

Gundam stares at Kevin.

Kevin: That guy could seriously injure someone or worse. He needs to be taken care of immediately. I can handle him, trust me.

Gundam thinks for a moment.

Gundam: Alright, but be careful and radio me if anything goes wrong.

Kevin: Gotcha!

Gundam flies to the bank while Kevin turns his attention to the rooftop.

Marsh: *into earpiece* It looks like we got him.

Vince smiles.

Vince: Good… Signal, block his communications.

Signal: Activating the disruptor planted on the roof.

Kevin lands on the rooftop and stares down Marsh.

Kevin: You shouldn’t have taken the shot, dumbass. Now you’re in for a world of pain.

MKIII: Probability of victory: 99%.

Marsh: What do you call a man dressed as a woman?

Kevin: Huh?

Yusuf: Thunder Fire!

Kevin is blasted by two wind bursts in the back.

Kevin: *pained grunts* What the hell?!

Kevin turns around to see Yusuf hovering in the air above him.

Kevin: What the…

Yusuf’s shoulders have been replaced with turbines. His legs have been cybernetically augmented with thrusters in his feet, and his spine has been replaced with a line of fans.

Vince: Initiating the first trial run of the Altair Unit.

Adrian and Boom are standing outside an airport. Adrian holds a sign that lists four names: Li, Ohtani, Baskauskas, and Glass.

Adrian: Thanks for coming with me, Boom. I could use the help.

Boom: Are they all supposed to come in on the same flight?

Adrian: No, but their arrival times are almost on top of each other. They should get here one after another.

Boom: Cool, and uh… they all speak English, right?

Adrian: Yeah… it would be pretty hard for them to attend an American school otherwise…

Boom: Thank god, I thought this was about to get really awkward.

Adrian: You’re making it…

Voice: Uh, hello? Mr. Rodgers?

A girl wearing a red cheongsam has approached Adrian and Boom. The hips of her dress have been cut out.

Adrian: You must be Fang. It’s nice to meet you, I’m Adrian, and this is Boom.

Fang: It’s nice to meet you, too. My name is Fang Li, but you can pronounce it as you Americans normally would.

Boom: Oh, so like the tooth, neat, that’s easy to remember-

Adrian elbows Boom in the stomach.

Adrian: You’re the first to arrive, so you can wait with me. Boom, why don’t you bring Fang’s bags to the car.

Boom: *pained grunt* Okay…

Boom walks away with Fang’s bags.

Fang: So, will the other international students and I be in the same class?

Adrian: Yup, you’ll all be in Class 3-A. We felt that it would be best for you guys to stick together. You’ll love your classmates, they’re very welcoming and kind. Well, except for a few rotten eggs, Eve will keep you safe.

Fang: What does that mean?

Adrian: Y- you’ll see-

Voice: G’day, mates!

A tall, 6’5 man steps up to Adrian and Fang. He’s wearing a collared shirt with gloves and a black cowboy hat.

Adrian: Well, judging by that accent, you must be Oskar.

Ozzie: You can call me Ozzie. It’s a pleasure to be your acquaintance.

Fang: It’s nice to meet you, too, Ozzie.

Adrian: Okay, so that leaves Ohtani and Glass-

Voice: I’m right here.

A girl wearing a hoodie and listening to music through large headphones approaches the group. She has an emotionless expression.

Adrian: Lara Glass?

Lara: Mhm.

Ozzie: Hello there, mate. It’s nice to meet you.

Lara: Hi.

Awkward silence.

Ozzie: (This Sheila’s a little on the quiet side.)

Adrian: Alright, so all we need is Ohtani, but his flight was delayed, so-

Voice: *from afar* You’re Mr. Adrian Rodgers, correct?

A Japanese man dressed in a full black suit is riding down an escalator toward the group. He has a butler carrying his steel briefcase.

Adrian: Daisuke Ohtani, I presume?

Daisuke: Yes, it’s a pleasure.

Adrian: Uh, how are you here? I thought your flight was delayed?

Daisuke: I found a better route.

Adrian: Oh, well, uh… call the school and tell them what happened. They’ll take care of your travel expenses.

Daisuke: There’s no need, don’t worry.

Adrian: Oh… okay… and who is this?

Daisuke: This is my butler, Matsui Hisashi.

Matsui: Konnichiwa.

Daisuke: I require his assistance while I’m in America. I hope that isn’t an issue.

Adrian: No… it isn’t. But… uh… do you have more bags than that?

Daisuke: Yes, they’ve already arrived at our destination.

Adrian: Wait, you had them shipped? That must have cost a fortune!

Daisuke: Yes.

Adrian stares at Daisuke.

Adrian: Okay… Well, let’s, uh, head to campus. We have a car out front.

Daisuke: May I make a request?

Adrian: Uh, sure? What is it?

Daisuke: Do you mind if I take my own cab? I’d like to take the scenic route.

Adrian: Well… we’d prefer you stay with the group, and there are rules about students being unattended. There’s some orientation stuff we’d like you to-

Matsui: I will take Master Daisuke’s place. I assure you he will receive any and all information you need to convey. Furthermore, he is not technically a student yet, so your rules don’t apply to him.

Adrian hesitates.

Adrian: *sighs* Fine, but you only get an extra 30 minutes, got it? I want you on campus by then, or there will be consequences.

Daisuke: Thank you, sir. I appreciate it. Matsui, my briefcase, please.

Matsui hands Daisuke his briefcase, and the latter walks off. Everyone watches him with strange expressions.

Adrian: Okay… I guess we’ll be on our way then…

Daisuke exits the airport and looks around.

Daisuke: So, this is America?

Daisuke walks down the street until he sees a 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante.

Daisuke: Perfect.

Daisuke steps into the road in front of the vehicle. The car comes to a screeching halt.

Driver: Hey! What the fuck are you doing?! I could have killed you!

Daisuke: And get blood all over that nice car? I doubt that.

Driver: Huh? Wait a second… Did you step in front of my car so you could ask me for a photo? Jesus Fucking Christ, kid!

Daisuke: It’s not a photo I want.

Driver: Oh yeah? Then what?

Daisuke walks to the driver's door.

Daisuke: I’d like to purchase this car from you.

The driver stares at Daisuke dumbfounded before bursting out laughing.

Driver: Oh, that’s rich, kid! Now, get lost!

Daisuke: How much would you say it’s worth?

The driver laughs.

Driver: $300,000, kid. Now, that’s all the time I’m willing to waste on you, so get away from me, or I’m gonna run your damn foot over!

Daisuke reaches into his pocket and pulls out a checkbook. He starts writing on it.

Daisuke: Here.

Daisuke rips off a check and hands it to the driver.

Driver: Oh, hilarious, kid, what is this gonna say-

The driver looks at the check, and his jaw drops.

Daisuke: Will that suffice?

The driver immediately gets out of the car.

Driver: It’s yours, kid!

Daisuke smiles. He tosses his briefcase on the passenger seat and gets in the car. The driver is admiring the check.

Daisuke: Oh, I’d also like your sunglasses.

Daisuke reaches into his suit pocket and tosses the driver a wad of hundred-dollar bills.

Driver: *gasps*

The driver hands Daisuke his sunglasses immediately.

Driver: Pleasure doing business with ya, kid!

Daisuke: The pleasure is all mine.

Daisuke drives off, watching the driver celebrate in the rearview mirror. He glances at the car’s clock.

Daisuke: (Almost time.)

Yusuf lands on the roof and faces Kevin.

Kevin: I remember you… You were that guy who shut down Mr. Walker’s quirk! So what the hell happened to you!

Marsh: He got an upgrade.

Kevin: Upgrade?! You’re a fucking cyborg!

Yusuf: Yeah, with power to burn and new abilities that will blow you away!

Kevin clenches his fist.

Kevin: How could you let Iota do this to you! You’re not even human anymore!

Yusuf: I didn’t “let” him do anything! I volunteered!

Kevin: What?!

Yusuf: Iota is my master, and I will serve him until the day I die. Whether that be tomorrow or years from now. My quirk is outstanding for supporting my comrades, but I wanted to be on the frontline! And with my new mechanical quirk: Altair! I can demolish any opponent, including you!

Kevin: That’s pathetic! How could you throw away your own humanity for that man?! How is he worth that?!

Marsh laughs.

Marsh: You still don’t get it, do you?

Kevin: Huh?

Marsh: I guess it makes sense that you wouldn’t understand. You didn’t grow up the way we did. If Master Iota hadn’t scooped Yusuf, me, or anyone else from the movement out of the gutter he found us in… we’d all be dead or worse. We’re all living on borrowed time.

Yusuf cracks his knuckles.

Yusuf: We owe him for everything we have, so we’re willing to give him anything and everything… and I’m no exception!

Yusuf’s turbines flare up.

Kevin: If you think I’m some pushover, you’re wrong! I won’t let you get to Gundam!

Marsh: We’re not after Gundam!

Kevin: Huh?

Yusuf: We want you, Kevin! Thunder Striper!

Yusuf fires a continuous burst of wind blasts at Kevin.

Kevin: I guess since you’re a cyborg, I don’t have to feel bad about taking you apart!

Kevin jets into the air, dodging Yusuf’s attack.

Yusuf: An aerial battle? Are you a moron?! I’m the king of the skies!

Yusuf flies after Kevin.

Vince: (The Altair chip in Yusuf’s brain is doing wonders for enhancing his aggressiveness.) Yusuf, hit him with everything you’ve got. I want to see the Altair Unit pushed to its absolute limit!

Yusuf smiles.

Yusuf: You’ve got it, Doc!

The fans on Yusuf’s spine start spinning alongside a set of mini turbines in Yusuf’s palms.

Yusuf: Spinal Saucer plus Hybrid Cannon!

Yusuf fires a disk of razor wind from his back at Kevin, blasting miniature wind bursts from his palms.

Kevin: MKIII, Initiate SWRP!

MKIII: SWRP Initiated, activating Hilt.

A cylindrical device emerges from the wrist of Kevin’s exoskeleton and shifts into his hand.

MKIII: Converting Adrenaline into Plasma.

A beam of concentrated plasma shoots up from the cylinder; Kevin wields it as a sword. He slices through the Spinal Saucer and deflects the wind blasts.

Kevin: Alright, whatever your name is, it’s time for you to meet your maker!

Kevin jets toward Yusuf.

Vince: Yusuf, you know what to do!

Yusuf rips off his shirt, revealing a chest cannon.

Yusuf: Giga Cannon!

Kevin: What the?!

Yusuf fires a barrage of wind bursts at Kevin, blasting him.

Kevin: AHHHH!

Yusuf flies toward Kevin.

Yusuf: Hybrid Cannon!

Yusuf barrages Kevin with another set of wind bursts.

Yusuf: You’re going down!

Kevin: MKIII, Initiate Active Defense System!

Compartments on Kevin’s shoulder and knee pads open, revealing four small laser weapons.

MKIII: Opening Fire.

The lasers fire plasma beams at Yusuf’s knees and elbows, burning moderately sized holes.

Yusuf: AHHHH!

Kevin: You want to be more machine than man, eh? Well, let me help you with that!

Kevin swipes at Yusuf’s arm with his plasma sword.

Yusuf: Ultimate Attack: Aero Aegis!

Yusuf’s pupils turn green, and a clear green hexagonal shield appears, blocking Kevin’s attack.

Kevin: Mechanical eyes, too?!

Yusuf: Nah, just the pupils, but they make for a great defense!

Kevin: We’ll see about that!

Kevin continuously slices and swipes at Yusuf, but a hexagonal shield blocks each strike.

Yusuf: I’ve got more firepower than you can handle, Kevin! And now it’s time for me to wipe you out!

Yusuf charges another Spinal Saucer. A warning message appears in the Iota Control Room.

Vince: What the?! What is that?!

Mara: It seems Yusuf is overloading his circuits!

Vince: How?!

Signal: It’s the Aero Aegis, Vince! The system can’t handle charging a wind blast while it’s active! It drains too much power!

Mara: We have to tell Yusuf to deactivate it!

Vince smiles.

Vince: No, we must see what the Altair unit is capable of!

Vince speaks into his earpiece.

Vince: Wipe him out, Yusuf!

Yusuf fires a disk of razor wind from his back at Kevin.

Kevin: (It’s too close range this time, I can’t-)

The disk slices into Kevin’s chest, but his chest plate absorbs all the damage.

Kevin: AHHHH!

MKIII: SYSTEM ERROR: Core power unit, damaged!

The MKIII loses power, causing Kevin to plummet to the ground.

Yusuf: Haha! Take that!

Yusuf’s right turbine explodes.

Yusuf: AHHH! What the hell?!

More and more warnings appear on the control room screen.

Mara: We’ve lost the right turbine!

Signal: And there’s an electrical failure in his leg thrusters!

Vince: That’s okay. He did his job. This data will be essential for perfecting my mechanical quirks. Marsh, finish the job.

Vince turns around and looks to the back of the room. Zaire has been observing the whole time.

Vince: It’s time.

Zaire: Good work, Vince. Master will be impressed.

Vince: Thank you.

Kevin crashes into the alleyway below, slamming against a dumpster before hitting the asphalt.

Kevin: *groans* MKIII… send S.O.S. to Gundam…

Static plays.

Kevin: (What?! They scrambled my communications!) Fine… MKIII, initiate FABRAS…

MKIII: Fully Automatic Battle Recovery Alleviation System engaged.

Two drones deploy from Kevin’s back and begin 3D printing repairs to the MKIII’s damaged components.

Kevin: I’m down, but I’m not out-

Suddenly, a dart attaches to Kevin’s back and deploys an electrical impulse that shuts down Kevin’s suit.

Kevin: What the fuck?!

Marsh grapples down from the rooftop and approaches Kevin.

Marsh: Don’t worry, it’s not broken. Just shut down, so we don’t have to deal with you anymore.

Kevin: *frustrated grunt* If you had this the whole time, why didn’t you use it earlier!

Marsh: Yusuf’s upgrades are new. We thought you’d make a great test dummy.

Yusuf crashes through the dumpster’s cover and is swallowed by the garbage.

Yusuf: Ugh…

Marsh: As you can see, the test was very conclusive.

Kevin: So… that was all you wanted me for? A test?

Marsh: No.

Marsh begins removing the MKIII from Kevin’s body.

Marsh: This is what we’re after.

Kevin: The MKIII? Why?! You guys have your cybernetics. What could you want with my exo-suit?

Marsh: That’s for us to know.

Marsh removes the exo-suit from Kevin.

Marsh: Damn, this thing is heavy! Yusuf, are you able to move?

Yusuf: *groans*

Marsh: Just hang in there. Zaire has to pick up the bank team first.

Kevin: (They’re responsible for the robbery, too? This really was a setup!)

Marsh kneels next to Kevin.

Marsh: Now the only question is… what do I do with you?

Kevin: *grunts*

Marsh takes his sniper off his back and aims at Kevin’s head.

Marsh: What do you say? Should we flip a coin? Ah, what the hell, you’re half a man. You can’t move without that suit, so I might as well put you out of your misery.

Kevin closes his eyes.

Kevin: (Nobody except Gundam knows I’m here… and he’s off at the bank robbery. I’m done… this is the end.)

Marsh: Say nighty night-

Suddenly, a light flashes on Marsh and Kevin.

Kevin: Huh?!

Marsh: What the hell?!

A car zooms down the alleyway toward Marsh.

Marsh: Are you fucking kidding me?!

Marsh grapples away. Kevin braces for impact.

Kevin: Oh shit!

The car comes to a screeching halt right before hitting Kevin. Marsh looks down from the rooftop above.

Marsh: Who the hell are you?!

Daisuke steps out of the car and removes his sunglasses.

Daisuke: My name is Ohtani Daisuke and I am here to stop you.

Kevin: (Who is this guy?)

Marsh grapples back into the alleyway and faces Daisuke.

Marsh: Oh yeah? I doubt that.

Daisuke: And why is that?

Marsh aims at Daisuke’s head.

Marsh: Because I’m the one holding the gun.

Daisuke: Oh, did you assume I meant I’d stop you with violence?

Marsh: Huh?

Daisuke points at his briefcase.

Daisuke: Do you mind?

Marsh hesitates.

Marsh: What’s in it?

Daisuke: Does the name “Mallory Olson” mean anything to you?

Marsh: Wh- what?! How do you know my sister’s name?!

Daisuke points at the briefcase again, and Marsh lowers his gun.

Daisuke: Thank you.

Kevin: (What the hell is going on?)

Daisuke unlocks the briefcase and slides it to Marsh.

Daisuke: Open it.

Marsh opens the briefcase. Inside is a single file. He picks it up and opens it.

Marsh: Wh- what is this?

Daisuke: Your little sister, who you were separated from after she was adopted without you. Those are pictures of her. She got into USC for criminal law and has lived a happy and healthy life.

Marsh trembles.

Marsh: She was 5 when we were separated… She didn’t want to leave without me, but I couldn’t let her pass up a chance to have a real family for me. How did you get these pictures?!

Daisuke: I have very expensive cameras.

Marsh: Why are you showing me these? Do you think this will make me not want to kill you?

Daisuke: No, but the last page in that file will.

Marsh turns to the last page.

Daisuke: She was diagnosed with degenerative heart disease three months ago. Without a transplant, she will be dead soon.

Marsh: What?!

Daisuke: The only problem is she’s not that far up the donation list… things are looking bleak.

Marsh grinds his teeth.

Daisuke: However, if you leave here right now without question. I will move her to the top of that list and pay for all of her medical expenses.

Kevin and Marsh: Huh?!

Daisuke smiles.

Daisuke: So, do we have a deal?

Marsh: How are you supposed to-

Daisuke: No questions. Either answer yes or no.

Marsh stares at Daisuke.

Vince: *through earpiece* Zaire just finished retrieving the bank team. He’ll be there in a moment, Marsh. Is everything alright?

Marsh: *into earpiece* No, Vince, someone showed up. I don’t know who the fuck he was. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to kill Bohm.

Vince: *earpiece* What?! *frustrated grunt* *sighs* It’s fine. You still have the suit, right?

Marsh: Yes, don’t worry.

Daisuke picks up Kevin and places him in his passenger seat.

Kevin: Who- who are you?

Daisuke: Ohtani Daisuke, I am a U.A. student.

Kevin: Huh?

Marsh places the file in Daisuke’s briefcase and tosses it to him.

Daisuke: It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Marsh: You’d better not cross me.

Daisuke: Marsh, I am a man of my word. We have a deal, and I will hold up my end of the bargain.

Marsh stares at Daisuke.

Marsh: Get out of here. My evac will be here any moment.

Daisuke: Understood.

Daisuke gets in his car, backs out of the alleyway, and drives off.

Marsh: (Who the fuck was that?)

Daisuke pulls out his phone and hands it to Kevin.

Daisuke: Call Gundam. Tell him you’re alright and to meet us at his workshop.

Kevin: Okay, first of all, thank you. Second, how the fuck did you know where I was, and third, how did you know all of that stuff about that guy?

Daisuke smiles.

Daisuke: Let’s just say it’s my business to know.

14 members of Class 3-A are gathered at their dorm, moving in.

Lilith: Here you go, Alexis!

Lilith flies Alexis’ bags up to her window.

Alexis: Thanks, Lilith.

Demetri and Isaiah watch from below.

Demetri: Man… if only Angel were here…

Isaiah: Yeah… he could help us just like that!

Demetri: It’s not fair! Our rooms are higher!

Eve: Are you two seriously complaining about the death of our friend because he can’t help you be lazy?

Demetri and Isaiah are quiet.

Demetri and Isaiah: No…

Eve: Typical…

Aaron is standing guard at the front door. Wes steps out.

Aaron: Finally finished carrying your stuff up?

Wes: Yeah… I need a break. It’s hot as shit. Look at my shirt; I’m drenched!

Aaron: That’s great! I’m glad you enjoyed your warm-up!

Wes: W- warm-up?

Aaron: Yeah, now you have to carry my bags, Gus and Justus’.

Wes: What?! Why?!

Aaron: Because Gus and Justus are out grocery shopping so we can have a feast tonight, and I’m on Alden duty.

Wes: Fuck you! I’ll watch for Alden!

Aaron: Okay, Wes, but will you accept the consequences if you let him inside?

Wes slowly glances at Blair and Eve.

Wes: *sighs* No…

Aaron: Great! Then hop to it!

Wes walks to Aaron’s bags, defeated.

Aaron: And you know what happens if you damage my stuff!

Wes: Fuck you!

Silver levitates his bags through his dorm room window on a mound of silver dust.

Silver: I’m all set. Hayze, want some help?

Hayze: Yeah, sure!

Wes: Wh- what the fuck?!

Blair, Alexis, and Ash are sitting on a bench together, watching everyone.

Blair: I’m happy we’re back dorming again this year, but I have to admit it is a little sad seeing so few of us.

Alexis: Well… at least Kevin and Jace aren’t dead.

Ash: Alexis!

Alexis: What?! There’s no point in sugar-coating it.

Blair: *sighs* Does anyone know if we’re getting new classmates or not?

Zach: They’d probably be moving in with us if we were. So, I’d assume not.

Aaron: Eh, this is fine. We’re a well-oiled machine. There’s no point in messing up our chemistry.

Hayze: There’s not much point in students joining our class now. It’s our third year, so we’ll spend a ton of time outside the classroom on our work studies.

Silver: Hayze is right. If anyone was joining, it would have to be for a unique reason.

Isaiah: That’s fine by me!

Demetri: Yeah! We don’t need new classmates cramping our style!

Blair: You two don’t even have work studies yet…

Demetri and Isaiah turn pale.

Eve: *sighs* And speaking of failures… Where is the little mongrel? I would have expected him to try something by now.

Lilith grabs a suitcase but can hardly lift it.

Lilith: Uh… Eve? This bag is really heavy! I can’t lift it, so you’ll have to take it up yourself.

Eve: Huh? That doesn’t make any sense. That’s my clothes bag.

Eve lifts the bag.

Eve: Jesus Christ! It’s like there’s a person in there-

Eve stares at the bag sternly.

Eve: Hayze… can I borrow your swords?

Hayze: Uh… sure? Why?

Eve: I think we have a rat problem.

Hayze tosses Eve his swords.

Eve: You have until the count of three… 1… 2… 3…

Eve stabs a sword into her suitcase. Blood drips out of the hole.

Lilith: Eve!

Eve: What? Unless he’s sitting Indian style, that should be in his arm.

Alexis: He really took a sword to the arm and didn’t scream? Boy, he’s committed.

Eve: Hey, Aaron! Want to do some target practice!

Aaron: Hell, yeah!

Aaron runs over to the bag.

Hayze: Uh… Eve… maybe you should open it first?

Eve: What? Is the blood gushing out not good enough for you?

Hayze: Look, Alden’s as dumb as a box of rocks with a smiley face on it, but he had to have realized you’d notice your clothes bag is over a hundred pounds.

Eve: Okay, and?

Hayze: Just… open the bag…

Eve: *sighs* Fine…

Eve pops open the suitcase. It’s filled with blood bags.

Eve: What the fuck?!

Ash: Aaron! Get back to the door!

Alden: *from afar* HAHAHA!

Everyone looks to the sky as Alden is flying in on a hand-glider.

Alden: My genius plan has worked! I’ve finally broken into class 3-A’s Dorm! HAHAHA!

Everyone is dumbfounded.

Aaron: I don’t even know if I’m gonna enjoy this.

Aaron transforms his arm into a flare gun and shoots the right wing of Alden’s hand-glider, setting it ablaze.

Alden: WHAT?! AHHH AHHH AHHH! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Alden plummets out of the sky in a blazing inferno.

Hayze: Well… that’s an eventful way to start the year…

Hayze’s phone starts ringing: It’s Daniele.

Hayze: Uh… I’ll be back in a minute. I’ve gotta take this.

Hayze walks off by himself and answers the call.

Hayze: Hello? Daniele? What’s up?

Daniele: Hayze, Kevin was attacked.

Hayze: What?! Are you serious? Why? And by whom?

Daniele: It’s Iota… he’s back.