Isaiah and Demetri are standing across from Daisuke in a circular ring.

Isaiah: We’re going to get revenge for what happened at the water fountain!

Demetri: Yeah! Nobody makes a mockery of us!

Wes: *from afar* There’s no way you believe that.

Daisuke chuckles.

Daisuke: You two are quite amusing.

Isaiah: Hey! Take that back!

Demetri: I think that was a compliment…

Isaiah: Oh… I was expecting an insult.

Demetri: God, you’re stupid…

Isaiah: Oh, yeah! That means a lot coming from you!

Demetri: Watch it!

Isaiah and Demetri start wrestling one another.

Eve: What a pair of losers…

Isaiah and Demetri have a glint in their eye.

Daisuke: Hm?

Isaiah: Now!

Demetri leaps off Isaiah and wraps his strings around Daisuke, restraining him.

Daisuke: Well, that was unexpected.

Demetri: Yeah! We got you good with that fake-out!

Isaiah: Now it’s time for the finisher!

Isaiah charges a death beam.

Daisuke: Sorry, but I won’t be defeated with childish tricks.

Daisuke’s wristwatch deploys a set of blades. He uses them to cut through Demetri’s strings, freeing himself.

Isaiah: Huh?!

Demetri: Oh shit! Isaiah, just hit him!

Isaiah: Right! Ultimate Attack: Super Death Beam!

Isaiah steps forward and blasts a massive laser from his visor; however, he trips and falls backward on a banana peel.

Isaiah: Wh- ahhhh!

Isaiah’s laser beam fires into the sky and hits a plane flying overhead.

Everyone: *gasps*

The plane enters a nosedive, crashing toward the city.

Isaiah: Oh no…

Daisuke arrives at U.A.’s front gate. Matsui is waiting for him there.

Matsui: How did it go, sir?

Daisuke: Well, everything is fine.

Daisuke hands Matsui his briefcase and car keys.

Matsui: What’s this?

Daisuke: A present, thank you for coming to America with me.

Matsui: Oh, sir… You don’t have to-

Daisuke: I owe you everything I have, Matsui. It’s the least I can do.

Matsui smiles and hands Daisuke his U.A. Student ID and some papers.

Matsui: Mr. Rodgers and the others are waiting for you in his office. The room number is on top of that paper.

Daisuke: Thank you.

Matsui: I’ll be heading to my hotel. If you need me, just call.

Daisuke: Of course, Matsui. Have a nice day.

Matsui: You too, sir.

Matsui starts to leave.

Daisuke: Oh, and may I borrow your badge?

Matsui: Hm?

Daisuke: I need it for later.

Matsui: Yessir.

Matsui removes an “O.I.” badge pinned to his suit and tosses it to Daisuke.

Matsui: Good luck, sir.

Matsui departs, and Daisuke places the badge in his suit pocket.

Daisuke: (Alright, let’s see what U.A. has to offer.)

Daisuke uses his ID card to open the front gates. He enters and stares at the main campus building.

Daisuke: (It’s much more extensive than Tokyo Hero Academy, that’s for sure.)

Daisuke spots Isaiah and Demetri arguing next to the U.A. Fountain.

Daisuke: (Hm…)

Isaiah: I should be the first one! It’s my plan!

Demetri: I’m more charming. There’s a higher chance of success!

Isaiah: What?!

Daisuke approaches the duo.

Daisuke: Hello there.

Demetri: Huh?

Isaiah: Who are you?

Daisuke: My name is Ohtani Daisuke, and I’d like to play a game with you two.

Isaiah: What?

Demetri: A game?

Daisuke: I’ll pay you to strip naked and wrestle in that fountain. The winner gets $1,000.

Demetri and Isaiah stare at Daisuke.

Demetri: No way!

Isaiah: That’s humiliating!

Demetri: And I bet you don't even have the money to-

Daisuke reaches into his suit pocket and pulls out a wad of hundred-dollar bills.

Demetri and Isaiah: …

The duo starts stripping.

Daisuke: Remember, only the winner gets the money.

The pair leaps into the fountain and starts wrestling.

Demetri: I’m gonna kick your ass!

Isaiah: No chance!

Daisuke inspects his orientation papers and pulls out his phone.

Daisuke: Hello, Campus Security? I’d like to report two students having sex in the fountain.

A warp gate opens in Vince’s control room. Zaire enters carrying the MKIII, and Marsh appears with Yusuf drenched over his shoulder.

Vince: Ah, yes! The MKIII! It’s perfect!

Khold, Thor, Nola, and Johan are also in the room.

Khold: I don’t get it, Poindexter. I thought you were all about cybernetics. So, what do you want with a crummy mech suit?

Vince: Shut up, you fool. This device is anything but “crummy.”

Khold: What did you just call me?!

Khold steps toward Vince, but Thor blocks his way.

Thor: Don’t get mad at him because your brain is tiny.

Khold: What?!

Zaire: Khold, simmer down.

Khold grinds his teeth.

Vince: Gundam is the greatest mechanical mastermind this world has ever seen. His technology is magnificent, but his crown jewel has always been his mech suits. Stealing one from him is impossible, but… taking an exo-suit from his crippled sidekick… that’s a different story.

Vince admires the MKIII.

Vince: Studying the hardware and software in this device alongside the data from Altair’s first trial run. I can perfect my Cybernetic Quirks! Yusuf did well, but once I’ve upgraded his mechanical components, he’ll never return from a battle in this state again!

Vince laughs maniacally.

Khold: Speaking of your Cyber Quirks! I’m next in line, and nobody better forget!

Johan: Oh, really? You never mention it! HAHAHA!

Khold: Shut it, you clown!

Vince: Yes, Khold, I haven’t forgotten. We'll conduct the surgery once the Sargas unit receives its final upgrades.

Khold scoffs.

Khold: You’d better not forget, doc.

Khold exits the room.

Vince: Annoying pest.

Nola: We’re happy the mission was a success, Vince. Do you require our assistance for anything else?

Vince: No, Nola, thank you for leading the mission well.

Nola: You’re welcome.

Vince: Zaire can assist me with bringing the MKIII and Yusuf to my lab. The rest of you can go about your days as usual.

Everyone exits the room except for Zaire and Vince.

Zaire: You did well today, Vince.

Vince: Yes, and I cannot wait to unveil the rest of my cybernetic quirks.

Zaire: How many do you have ready? Pending upgrades, of course.

Vince: Sargas, Saiph, and Bellatrix. But, once I’ve found the formula for perfecting my creations, I can produce them in mass.

Zaire: Good… and you’ve already assigned Sargas to Khold?

Vince: Yes, and Bellatrix will be Thor’s. Saiph is reserved for Jagger.

Zaire raises an eyebrow.

Zaire: Jagger?

Vince: Yes, at his request. Should I withhold it from him?

Zaire: No. I’m just surprised.

Vince: If that’s all, please warp us to my lab.

Zaire: Of course.

Zaire opens a warp gate. Vince steps through, dragging the MKIII behind him.

Zaire: (If Jagger has a cybernetic unit installed, I have no reason to distrust him. I guess that problem has solved itself.)

Khold turns down a hallway.

Khold: *under his breath* Annoying little bastards.

Blaine: That was quite the outburst, brother.

Khold: Huh! Brother?! What are you doing here?!

Blaine: I wanted to ensure my brother wasn’t causing trouble during the mission. I’m glad you waited until after.

Khold: Shut up!

Blaine: Why are you so adamant about augmenting your body, brother?

Khold: Huh?

Blaine: A procedure like that can never be undone.

Khold scoffs.

Khold: I wouldn’t need it to be, brother. Once I’ve received my cybernetic quirk, I will have all the power I could ever need.

Blaine: At the cost of your humanity?

Khold: Of course. Do I have to remind you where we were before Master Iota found us?

Blaine: No, I remember well.

Khold: Then you should understand why I need more power. Little Yusuf defeated that kid, Kevin, who gave the Vampire Queen fits. Imagine what I could do after my upgrade.

Blaine: Have you ever stopped to think if it’s not entirely an upgrade?

Khold: You’re just upset that I’ll be stronger than you by a mile!

Blaine: And what happens when I melt your cybernetics?

Khold: Doc said he’s ensured that won’t happen!

Blaine: Yes, because my flames are so easy to tame.

Khold stares at Blaine.

Khold: Get a life, brother.

Khold storms off.

Blaine: I have mine, brother; I’m trying to make sure you don’t lose yours.

The entire U.A. student body has assembled at the track field, with each class standing side-by-side in single-file lines. There’s a stage in front of them with all the teachers seated.

Gus: Uh… why do we have an assembly on move-in day?

Eve: Because of us… stupid…

Gus: Huh? What do you mean?

Wes: Gus, we staged a massive coup last year. You didn’t think U.A. would keep the same security policies, did you?

Gus: Oh…

Alexis: They’re also probably going to introduce the new principal.

Gus: New principal?

Wes: Okay, Gus, you knew that already.

Gus: Yeah… I did…

Zach: Does anyone know where Isaiah and Demetri are? They shouldn’t miss this!

Wes: They got caught fuckin’ in the fountain.

Aaron: *from afar* Called it!

Blair whispers in Hayze’s ear.

Blair: Do you have any idea who the new Principal is?

Hayze: No, do you?

Blair: Nope, I hoped you would have gotten some intel from Saige. You know, since this person will be her Grandfather’s successor.

Hayze: Then… Why not ask her yourself?

Saige is standing right behind Blair.

Saige: Hi!

Blair: I don’t want to…

Adrian steps up to the microphone at the center of the stage.

Adrian: *clears throat* Welcome students to United Academy’s Fall 2019 semester. I am your Vice Principal, Adrian Rodgers, also known as The Copycat, but can refer to me as Vice-Principal Adrian.

Hayze: (Adrian got a promotion, that’s awesome!)

Silver: (I guess they decided a VP was necessary after last year… I wonder why…)

Adrian: We love seeing the school lively with students again after a long summer. However, we have to establish some ground rules. As we learned after the events of last year.

3-A and B look nervous.

Adrian: However, I will not be the one to “lay down the law,” so to speak. Instead, I’ll leave that honor to our newest principal.

A large man steps out from behind the stage and starts walking up the steps.

Ash: *whispers* Who is it?

Justus: *whispers* I don’t know, I can’t tell yet.

As the man comes into view, Blair’s eyes widen with shock as Hayze turns pale.

Blair: D- Dad?!

Hayze: Ah… fuck…

Blast steps up to the microphone.

Blast: Hello, students; I am Markus Maddox, but you may know me by my moniker: Blast.

Everyone is shocked.

Eve: M- Maddox?

Lilith: Don’t tell me that’s…

Zach: Blair’s dad?

Blast’s eyes meet Blair’s gaze, and he brushes her off.

Aaron: (He definitely is more intimidating than Ewing, that’s for sure.)

Blast: As your new principal, I plan on running a tight ship. Last year, you students treated the rules as a guideline, but under my leadership. That will not be the case. There will be strict and severe consequences for those who break the rules, including instant expulsions.

Jace gulps.

Blast: Furthermore, that punishment will extend to anyone who protects the guilty party by covering for them. These rules are in place to protect you, and we have a zero-tolerance policy for those who jeopardize our students' safety.

Everyone is tense.

Blast: With all of that said, I don’t want you to view me as a tyrant. I was hired by the Hero Association to keep you safe. I mean no disrespect to my predecessor, but this school requires a leader in peak physical condition. If any of you are scared that someone like Vanguard will infiltrate this school, don’t be. I will stop any dark presence from breaching these walls. My staff and I will make this establishment into the safe haven it rightfully should be. I promise that nothing like the Vanguard will ever infiltrate this premise again. Mark my words.

Chilled silence.

Aaron: (Nice speech.)

Blast: Now, on to some more fun announcements.

Wes: (I can’t imagine what this guy’s definition of fun is…)

Blast: In partnership with the countries of Japan, China, Australia, and England. I’m proud to announce the first-ever U.A. abroad learning program.

Justus: Huh?

Silver: What?

Blast: This year, four international students will join the hero course to experience professional heroism in the United States. I ask you to welcome them with open arms. Visiting us from Hong Kong, China: Fang Li.

Fang walks on stage with a slight wave to the crowd.

Blast: Next, hailing from London, England: Lara Glass.

Lara steps on stage without even looking at the crowd.

Aaron: A British girl? Jackpot.

Alexis elbows Aaron in the balls.

Aaron: *grunts* I was kidding…

Alexis: No, you weren’t.

Aaron: You’re right…

Aaron keels over.

Blast: Next, joining us from Sydney, Australia: Ozzie Baskauskas.

Ozzie jogs on stage, waving both of his arms in the air.

Ozzie: Hi, mates!

Blast: And last, from Tokyo, Japan: Daisuke Ohtani.

Daisuke steps on stage.

Hayze: Huh?!

Hayze flashes back to his phone call with Daniele.

Hayze: Kevin was attacked? Is he alright?

Daniele: Yes, he wasn’t severely injured, but they got his suit.

Hayze: The MKIII? Why would they want that?

Daniele: I don’t know yet; Ms. Lust and I only have the surface-level details. Gundam has called for an emergency meeting between the Top 10 tomorrow. Lust is only allowed to have one attendant, which will be me, but we’ll fill you guys in as soon as possible.

Hayze: Okay… thanks, Daniele, and thank god those Iota bastards didn’t kill Kevin when they had the chance.

Daniele: Well, they were going to…

Hayze: Huh?

Daniele: But some kid named Daisuke stepped in and saved Kevin. I don’t know how, but you can thank him for that.

Daisuke joins his fellow international students on stage with indifference.

Hayze: (It’s him…)

Everyone gives a round of applause to the international students.

Blast: All four of them were Top students in their respective countries. Treat them with respect and no different than any other student. Thank you all for attending this assembly, and I wish you a happy and productive year of school. You are dismissed.

The students start dispersing.

Wes: Thank god, we can get back to the dorm now.

Aaron: Nope, remember that Mr. Walker wanted all of us to meet him in front of Facility J?

Wes: I was hoping we could all agree to forget…

Alexis: We’re literally still standing at the disciplinary assembly, Wes.

Wes: *sighs* I know, I know.

Hayze turns to Blair.

Hayze: Are you alright?

Blair: Yeah… I’ll deal with it later.

Hayze: Are you sure?

Blair: Yes, Hayze.

Hayze: Okay… just… making sure.

The students of 3-A gather at Facility J.

Justus: I wonder what this is for?

Aaron: Yeah, the school year hasn’t started yet, technically.

Eve: I’m sure it’s nothing too significant.

Walker: Then you’d be wrong, Eve.

Walker has arrived with the four international students.

Walker: Say hello to your new classmates.

Blair: They’re all joining our class?

Walker: Yes, Class 3-B is full, after all.

Ozzie steps forward.

Ozzie: G’day, mates! It’s nice to meet the lot of you.

Fang: It’s great to make your acquaintances; you can call me Fang.

Alden: Simple, I like it.

Eve elbows Alden.

Alden: AHHHH!

Lara and Daisuke don’t say anything.

Alexis: Uh, Mr. Walker, what are we going to do about Isaiah and Demetri’s arrests?

Walker: Don’t worry. Their bail was paid, and they should be here any minute now.

A police car drives to the Facility, and an officer steps out.

Walker: Sorry, officer, it won’t happen again.

Officer: It better not. Alright, you two, get out of there.

Isaiah and Demetri step out of the car.

Demetri: Whatever you heard-

Isaiah: It’s not true!

Alexis: Congrats on popping your cherries!

Demetri and Isaiah: UGH!

Walker: You both lose your hot water privileges for the next two weeks.

Demetri and Isaiah don’t even try to complain.

Walker: Good, you’ve learned.

Isaiah notices Daisuke.

Isaiah: Hey! What the hell is he doing here?!

Walker: This is Daisuke; he’s your new classmate.

Demetri and Isaiah: WHAT?!

Daisuke: It’s nice to meet both of you.

Demetri and Isaiah: Wh- wh-

Walker: Is there something wrong?

Demetri: He’s the guy that made us get in the fountain naked!

Isaiah: Yeah! And he didn’t pay up!

Walker: Daisuke, is that true?

Daisuke: Yes, but don’t worry. The stipulation was only the winner would receive a monetary reward. The police broke up their indecent display before then.

Walker: Okay, good. Moving on.

Demetri and Isaiah: WHAT?!

Walker: I wanted to give you a formal opportunity to be introduced to your overseas classmates.

Lilith: But couldn’t we have done that at the dorm?

Walker stares at Lilith.

Lilith: Oh… you mean-

Aaron: A fight!

Zach: Sweet!

Walker holds up his hand.

Walker: Slow down. These won’t be regular fights, just quick cups of coffee so you can see what they can do and how they stack up against you. Step inside the facility; it’s already been prepared.

The group enters the facility; inside the arena is a circular ring.

Walker: Each “match” will have a timer of 5 minutes. Your goal, in that time, is to “ring out” your opponent. Have any part of their body touch the outside area of the ring. If that happens, you win. If the timer hits 0, you draw. If you fall out of the ring, you lose. Simple?

Everyone nods.

Aaron: So, who gets to fight?

Walker: To keep things fair, we’ll make it random.

A screen inside the facility powers on.

Walker: Who wants to go first?

Ozzie: I say ladies first.

Fang: Okay, Lara, do you want to go?

Lara: You can go first.

Aaron whispers into Wes’ ear.

Aaron: Awesome accent.

Wes: You’re gonna get elbowed in the crotch again if you keep this up, you know that, right?

Aaron: Worth it.

Fang steps forward.

Fang: So, do I spin a wheel, Mr. Walker?

Walker: No, I can control the randomizer from here.

The screen starts flipping through the 16 3-A students’ names.

Walker: Your opponent will be…

The screen stops on Lilith.

Walker: Lilith.

Lilith: Huh? Me?

Zach: Lucky…

Everyone else sits in the stands as Lilith and Fang meet in the ring.

Fang: Let’s have a fun battle, Lilith.

Fang puts her hands together and bows to Lilith.

Lilith: Yeah! I won’t pull any punches!

Everyone in 3-A is sitting together except for Daisuke and Lara.

Ozzie: This oughta be a blast! What’s this Lilith like?

Aaron: A dainty butterfly.

Wes: Literally…

Eve: Lilith will do fine. She’s been training hard over the summer and has the edge because of the match’s rules.

Wes: How so?

Alexis: You’ll see.

Aaron: The only thing I’m interested in is how this Fang girl will fight in that dress.

Zach: Yeah, was she offered a chance to change or something? This feels a little rude.

Hayze: I wouldn’t worry about that, guys.

Zach: Huh? Why?

Hayze: Because she’s smiling.

Walker stands up, and a timer displays on the facility’s screen.

Walker: Begin!

Lilith extends her wings and takes flight.

Lilith: (I can’t use my giant form; it’s too risky given the rules of this match, but I don’t think I need it!)

Lilith flaps her wings, creating a strong gust of wind.

Fang: *grunts*

Wes: Oh, I see… she can blow Fang right out of the ring.

Aaron: Yup, unless she’s got a quirk that can stop it, she’s done.

Fang is blown close to the ring’s edge.

Fang: Sorry, but I’m not going down that easily! Asura form!

Lilith: Huh?

A second set of arms emerge from Fang’s hips and grab the ground, holding her in place.

Aaron: Woah! That’s cool!

Wes: And freaky…

Isaiah and Demetri are drooling.

Wes: Oh, come on, guys!

Lilith gulps.

Lilith: (Well, I wasn’t expecting that… I guess I’ll have to use Plan B.)

Lilith ends her wind storm and begins spinning in the air.

Fang: Huh? What’s that?

Lilith: Scarlett Twister!

Lilith sends a small tornado careening toward Fang.

Zach: Nice move!

Ash: Yeah! Fang’s extra arms won’t stop her from getting swept up in that.

Fang smiles.

Fang: Great play, but here’s a better one!

Fang covers her face with her forearms.

Fang: Asura Form: Face of Rage!

Fang’s canine teeth grow substantially, and her eyes turn pure red.

Fang: *roars*

Silver: (Asura form? Face of Rage?)

Silver gets a look of realization.

Fang: Rage Assault!

Fang leaps into the air after Lilith.

Aaron: Damn! She’s got some hops!

Lilith is shocked as Fang jumps through her tornado with ease.

Fang: Kick of Chan!

Fang flips around in midair and kicks Lilith in the head, sending her plummeting to the ground.

Lilith: AHHHH!

Lilith slams into the ground.

Walker: The winner is Fang Li.

Lilith: *groans* Ow…

All the spectators are amazed.

Gus: What kind of quirk is that?

Zach: Yeah, she boosted her strength like crazy without blinking an eye.

Silver: She’s an Asura.

Zach: A what?

Silver: Asura. It’s a deity from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. A four-armed beast with incredible power stemming from its three faces. Rage, Sorrow, and Joy. Each granting it different powers and personality changes. We just witnessed her Face of Rage and its ability to boost her strength and aggression ten-fold.

Aaron: Damn… that’s sick.

Zach: Wow…

Hayze: (Different personalities, huh?)

Fang approaches Lilith and offers her hand.

Fang: Good fight, that was fun.

Lilith smiles and takes her hand.

Lilith: Y- yeah! It was!

Walker: Alright, onto the next one.

Ozzie: Lara? Daisuke? Any volunteers?

Daisuke: You can go next, Ozzie.

Ozzie: If you say so, mate. I’m ready to go, Mr. Walker!

Walker: Alright, and your opponent will be…

The screen randomizes and stops on Aaron.

Aaron: Oh yeah!

Ozzie and Aaron meet in the ring. Fang and Lilith join the group in the stands.

Wes: Chances Aaron goes overboard?

Alexis: High.

Ozzie: Alright, mate, what do you say we have a go?

Aaron: Boy, this is your unlucky day. You’re going down!

Ozzie: Don’t go throwin’ wobbly. I’m just looking for a friendly match, mate.

Aaron: Sorry, but this is combat, so nothing is friendly!

Walker: Begin!

Aaron transforms his arms into M249 machine guns.

Aaron: I hope you brought some defense from the land down under!

Aaron unloads a barrage of bullets at Ozzie.

Ozzie: Oh, don’t worry, mate. I don’t need any.

Ozzie pulls a boomerang out of his boot and tosses it at Aaron’s bullets.

Aaron: Huh? Is that a cliche?

Ozzie: It’s more than that.

Ozzie’s boomerang splits into eight smaller versions of itself, forming a wheel.

Ozzie: It’s time for a big bang!

The boomerang collides with Aaron’s barrage, causing a massive explosion.

Aaron: What the hell?!

Ozzie: My trusty weapon puts the ‘boom’ in boomerang.

Aaron: *frustrated grunt* Oh yeah? I’ll show you a real explosion!

Ozzie’s boomerang returns to him and reverts to its original shape. He places it back in his boot.

Ozzie: Only after I demonstrate why your attack failing was a bigger deal than you think!

Aaron: Huh?

Ozzie picks up one of Aaron’s bullets off the ground.

Aaron: What are you going to do with that?

Ozzie: Use it to call upon a pal of mine.

Aaron: “Pal?”

Ozzie rolls up his left sleeve, revealing he has a mechanical prosthetic arm, much to the surprise of everyone watching.

Aaron: Woah…

Ozzie: You’re not the only one with a metal arm, mate. I lost me arm when I was a youngin’ in the outback, but that’s a story for another day.

On Ozzie’s mechanical forearm, a glass compartment opens, and he places Aaron’s bullet inside.

Aaron: What are you doing with that?

Ozzie: Preserving it.

Ozzie’s forearm glows, and the glass compartment opens. He pulls out Aaron’s bullet, but it’s encased in rock.

Aaron: I’m lost.

Ozzie: Tell me something, mate. How do we know dinosaurs once existed even though no human has ever seen one?

Aaron: Uh… fossils?

Ozzie: Exactly. A fossil is the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock.

Aaron: Okay, and?

Ozzie: Well, I guess I’ll show you!

Ozzie grasps the hard rock containing Aaron’s bullet, and it begins glowing.

Ozzie: Now, come forth and aid me in this fight!

Cracks form in the rock, and a blinding light emits from it.

Aaron: *grunts* What the hell?!

The light dies down, and a loud roar can be heard. Everyone is shocked.

Aaron: What the hell is that?!

Standing beside Ozzie is an Acanthopholis, a dinosaur.

Ozzie: She’s a beauty, ain’t she?

Aaron: H- how?!

Ozzie: My quirk, mate. I can bring any fossil to life as a living, breathing dinosaur, but this ol’ girl ain’t an ordinary prehistoric beast.

Aaron: She looks ordinary to me!

Ozzie: Why don’t you show him, girl?

The dinosaur opens its mouth.

Ozzie: Brass Bonanza!

The dinosaur fires a barrage of bullets at Aaron from its mouth.

Aaron: What the fuck?!

The bullets pelt Aaron, pushing him close to the ring’s edge.

Ozzie: I think I’ll call her a Brassiodon! Thanks for the sample, mate!

Silver: Incredible…

Justus: (These new students aren’t pushovers… that’s for sure.)

Aaron grinds his teeth.

Aaron: I’m not starting the new year off with a loss, mate!

Aaron transforms both of his arms into RPGs and points at the ground.

Aaron: ASM Blast!

Aaron launches himself into the sky.

Ozzie: (Nice thinking on the fly, I underestimated this one.)

Aaron aims at Ozzie, transforming one of his arms into a howitzer.

Aaron: You’re going down! Half-Howitzer!

Aaron fires a Howitzer blast at Ozzie.

Ozzie: Protect me, girl!

The Brassiodon fires a barrage of bullets, detonating Aaron’s howitzer attack in midair, but the explosion sends Ozzie flying.

Aaron: Ha! Gotcha!

Just before Ozzie hits the ground, the Brassidon catches him with its tail.

Ozzie: Thanks, girl!

Aaron: *frustrated grunt* Lucky break! I’ll just-

A timer goes off.

Walker: Time’s up.

Aaron: BULLSHIT!

The Brassiodon disintegrates into dust.

Ozzie: Fun match, mate. I hope we can resume it sometime.

Aaron: Yeah… like right now…

Walker: Lara, you’re next.

Lara: Okay…

The screen randomizes.

Walker: Your opponent will be…

The screen stops on Alden.

Alden: YEAH! LET’S GO!

An electrical impulse pulsates through the screen, and it changes to Hayze.

Alden: WHAT?!

Walker: Huh, that’s strange… whatever.

Hayze: Well, I guess I’m up then.

Lara and Hayze meet in the ring.

Hayze: Ready, Lara?

Lara: Yes, Luv.

Lara removes her hoodie, revealing her long reddish-pink hair and shining light on her pale skin and green eyes.

Hayze: Woah…

Hayze stares at Lara.

Blair: IS HE OGLING HER?! THAT BASTARD!

Alexis: Blair, it’s the first time we’ve had a good look at her; it’s okay. You have nothing to worry about.

Blair: *sighs* I guess…

Saige: No, she definitely has something to worry about.

Blair: Why should I listen to you?

Saige: Look at her titties! She’s definitely a B-Cup, the A-Cup’s natural predator.

Blair: And why is that?

Saige: If guys like small boobs, they meet that criteria and are still big enough to play with!

Blair stares at Saige.

Blair: KICK HER ASS, HAYZE!

Hayze examines Lara.

Hayze: (The only hint I have at her ability is her headphones; I’ll have to play this safe at first.)

Walker: Begin.

Nothing happens.

Hayze: (Is she waiting for me to make a move?)

Aaron: *from afar* DO SOMETHING!

Hayze: (I’m not sure what to-)

Hayze’s phone vibrates.

Hayze: (Huh?)

Lara: You can get that if you’d like.

Hayze: I… uh…

Hayze checks his phone. There’s a text from an unknown number.

Text: “I will throw my headphones at you; please catch them.”

Hayze: (What the?)

Lara tosses her headphones at Hayze, and he catches them.

Hayze: (How did she-)

Text: “Thank you.”

Hayze: What’s going on here-

Hayze places Lara’s headphones on the ground and approaches her.

Hayze: How did you do that-

Hayze hears Lara’s voice from behind.

Lara: My quirk.

Hayze: (Huh?!)

Hayze turns around; the sound came from Lara’s headphones.

Hayze: (What’s going on here?!)

Lara tases Hayze from behind.

Hayze: AHHHHHHH!

Lara: Sorry.

Hayze writhes in pain on the ground.

Silver: (What the hell is going on?)

Alexis: (This girl gives the term ‘silent but deadly’ a new meaning.)

Hayze is slow to his feet.

Hayze: So… you can control electronics, huh?

Lara: Yes.

Hayze: Let me guess, you can only use your quirk on electronics in sight as you’re not touching them.

Lara: Very perceptive.

Hayze: Why did you ask me to catch your headphones? It wouldn’t have been so obvious otherwise…

Lara: I didn’t want them to be damaged.

Hayze: Fair…

Lara: I’ve showcased my quirk, and without the element of surprise, there’s no need to continue.

Lara steps out of the ring.

Walker: The winner is Adam Hayze.

Hayze stares at Lara as she returns to the stands. Then, he flashes back to the glitch that changed Alden’s name to his.

Hayze: (Did she do that? Why?)

Walker: Alright, on to our final match-up.

Alden pulls out a banana and starts munching down.

Alden: I’m sure it will be my turn this time!

Demetri: Why are you eating that?

Alden: I’ve gotta maintain my energy! Potassium is good for building muscle!

Isaiah: I think you mean Protein…

Alden: No, I’m pretty sure it was Potassium.

Demetri and Isaiah stare at Alden.

Demetri and Isaiah: Right…

Daisuke glances at Alden.

Daisuke: I see…

The screen randomizes.

Walker: Your opponent will be…

The screen gets stuck between Isaiah and Demetri.

Isaiah and Demetri: YEAH!

Walker: Man, this thing is acting weird today. Eh, whatever. Daisuke, you get ‘em both.

Daisuke: Understood.

Daisuke, Isaiah, and Demetri meet in the ring.

Isaiah: *grunts*

Demetri: *snarls*

Daisuke hears the sound of a plane approaching the school from above.

Daisuke: I’m sorry we got off on the wrong foot. I apologize for my attempt at a practical joke. It was in poor taste, and I’d like to start over.

Daisuke offers them his hand. Isaiah and Demetri hesitate.

Isaiah: *sighs* Fine, we accept your apology.

Demetri: But we’re still pissed about it.

They each shake his hand.

Daisuke: Don’t worry, I understand, and you have the next five minutes to get even.

Isaiah and Demetri: Hell yeah, we do!

Walker: Begin!

Demetri attempts to punch Daisuke with his right fist, but Daisuke dodges easily. Then, Isaiah tries to hit him with a death beam, but Daisuke grabs Demetri’s arm and uses him as a human shield.

Demetri: AHHHHHHHH!

Isaiah: Sorry!

Daisuke throws Demetri into Isaiah, and the pair falls to the ground together. Daisuke then leaps back to create distance.

Silver: (He predicted them perfectly. Even I would have been slightly caught off guard by Demetri going for a punch.)

Alden finishes his banana and tosses the peel, and it lands in the ring.

Alden: I can feel my muscles growing even more!

Isaiah and Demetri get to their feet.

Isaiah: We’re going to get revenge for what happened at the water fountain!

Demetri: Yeah! Nobody makes a mockery of us!

Wes: *from afar* There’s no way you believe that.

Daisuke chuckles.

Daisuke: You two are quite amusing.

Isaiah: Hey! Take that back!

Demetri: I think that was a compliment…

Isaiah: Oh… I was expecting an insult.

Demetri: God, you’re stupid…

Isaiah: Oh, yeah! That means a lot coming from you!

Demetri: Watch it!

Isaiah and Demetri start wrestling one another.

Eve: What a pair of losers…

Isaiah and Demetri have a glint in their eye.

Daisuke: Hm?

Isaiah: Now!

Demetri leaps off Isaiah and wraps his strings around Daisuke, restraining him.

Daisuke: Well, that was unexpected.

Demetri: Yeah! We got you good with that fake-out!

Isaiah: Now it’s time for the finisher!

Isaiah charges a death beam.

Daisuke: Sorry, but I won’t be defeated with childish tricks.

Daisuke’s wristwatch deploys a set of blades. He uses them to cut through Demetri’s strings, freeing himself.

Isaiah: Huh?!

Demetri: Oh shit! Isaiah, just hit him!

Isaiah: Right! Ultimate Attack: Super Death Beam!

Daisuke reaches into his suit pocket and pulls out Matsui’s badge; he throws it at Isaiah’s visor, shattering it.

Isaiah: AHHHH!

Isaiah falls forward and blasts a hole in the facility.

Isaiah: Oh no…

Walker stands up, examines the hole, and looks at Isaiah.

Walker: You’re both fixing that.

Isaiah: *groans*

Demetri: WHAT?! WHAT DID I DO?!

Alden: Hahaha! Losers!

Walker: Alden, you’re helping too.

Alden: WHAT?!

Walker points at the banana peel on the ground and notices the plane flying above.

Walker: This match is over.

Aaron: What?!

Zach: But we didn’t get to see Daisuke’s quirk!

Walker: Oh, you did.

Everyone: Huh?

Walker points at the plane in the sky.

Walker: Isaiah’s death beam hit that plane and caused it to go into a nosedive, potentially killing everyone on board.

The whole class looks confused.

Gus: Uh… no, it didn’t…

Walker: It was supposed to.

Zach: Hm? What do you mean?

Walker: Daisuke prevented that from happening.

Silver: Wait… do you mean…

Hayze’s eyes widen.

Hayze: He can see the future…