“First up is the ball throw.  As I explained earlier, this ball will be able to trace how far its thrown and calculate the force behind your throw.  Simple task. Throw the ball as hard and far as your little arms can muster. Who wants to go first?”

Demu raises his hand in confidence.  “Sure let me take a shot at it!!”  

Orca hands Demu the ball with and as they meet hands a chill comes over Orca.  The feeling is enough to dim his flames ever so slightly.  “What...just happened?” Orca says confused as to if anything even happened or if his mind was just playing tricks on him. 

“K...so you just throw it as hard and far as possible.  I can do this.” says Demu as he winds up and throws.  The ball flails in the air for about 15 yards before finally dropping to the ground.  Demu scratches his head laughing “Yeah I’m certainly not Aaron Rodgers.”  He walks back to the group of students laughing in embarrassment.  

Next up, Taking her position, she grabbed it and tried to throw it but it landed right in front of her. "What the fu--" She stopped midway, as she heard Yin letting out a stifled chuckle. She walked over to her and said "Got something to say?" She squinted, and saw Yins face drop, as the girl turned.

"I thought not."She walked off. It was better this way she supposed but damn, what was that ball made of?

From Doll's point of view, the running was easy. She breezed through it much to the chagrin of Tokiko. She didn't really brag too much though, it was obvious that she would not just because she retained her adult abilities but because she had been on the run for so much of her life. She probably should have faked a handicap but running was something that made her feel free back in the day. She was always running from something, be it law enforcement or her downward spiral after her father passed.

Crossing the finish line, she huffed a little bit, and then saw Xen shaking his head. "...Shit." she whispered. Not supposed to draw attention. Alright. Alright. Xen strolls to the finish line with a smile bringing up the rear.  “Wow you guys are fast. I dont think I have what it takes to keep up with you guys.” He says catching his breath coyly.  So far he’s behind enough in the standings to possibly disrupt the notion that Gang Orca was worried about.  

Next, Doll did a pretty average jump, although that was harder for her to hold back on. Orca smiled at her, and she returned the look with an annoyed glare. Yin looked upset. Cool. She went over to speak to Xen for a minute flirtatiously but then the teach interrupted, "Ahem."He said as he gave her the ball.  Xen smiles back with a “watch this” look on his face.  He goes to jump off of one leg and casually jumps high enough to leave the sight of most normal students vision.  He floats in mid air and comes back down smoothly looking at Gang Orca.  “How’d I do teach?”  Gang Orca gives a sly look and says “Good enough kid.”  

Next, the debris machine, one by one, the students entered.  Roped off and encased by a plastic like material, a big machine that pelted out rubbish at her had to evade the debris for a couple of minutes. She barely tried at this and was pelted with plenty of it. It was fine for her though as she was used to the pain and quickly healed. She calmly exited while her body was seen to be somewhat bruised. Activating her quirk quietly, she gazed at Herito, who she suspected wasn't using his abilities to the fullest for some reason.  


“Huff Huff Huff what going on I know I haven’t exhausted myself this early maybe it’s from treat that overbearing sis on mine…” Herito thought to himself. Just then his eyes met Dolls and with an evil grin going from ear to ear he whispered “ So this is what we doing now how petty I’m game you have peaked my interest. Doll looks back to see Demu strolling casually as if he’s not taking a test.   

Doll shrugged and smiled mischievously. “Whatever do you mean, Herito?” She dropped to her knees and pulled a razor out of her sock. Carefully, she knicked her ankle and slipped her razor back into her shoe.

“Why are you intentionally throwing these events, buddy?” 

Falling to his knees gracefully Trying to ignore the pain Herito activated his quirk by merging some of his under clothing to seal the wounds. He then asked orca “ Hey big guy can I be excused to the nurse I’m feeling a bit fatigued sir.”

Looking at Herito’s face clearly showing some so of discomfort Orca allowed him to leave but only with one stipulation it’s was after everyone had their turns in the test.

Doll sucked her teeth, and watched Herito exit. She’d keep her eyes on that one.
 
--- A Week Later --- 


A whole week had gone by and Yin could barely believe it. Gang Orca had instilled drills in them, getting back to the basics by picking up/saving dummies and the like. The drill runs had taken a toll on her body, and she often went to sleep as soon as she reached home. Her mother was somewhat worried but knew that ultimately this path was what was best for her often unmotivated daughter. 

This monday as Yin waved goodbye to her mom, she groaned as she thought of more silly drill training along with the hero history they had begun. She yawned and already felt her bodies soreness as she took her daily walk to UA. Once at the school, she noticed a precarious bus parked at the front. She raised her eyebrows as she passed...probably some trip for the older students...especially since gang orca hadn't mentioned anything like that.

As she entered her classroom, she noticed Endeavor at the front. "Oh I'm sorry wrong room..."She said immediately flustered. 

"Are all your students this anxious and unsure?"He grunted at Gang Orca.

"Calm down, E. I didn't let them know what we had planned." he said walking through the door quietly behind.

As the rest of class filed in, Gang Orca began, "So As you all know, heroes along with their side kicks, often work together in order to reach a common goal, be it defeating a villain, recon, recouping from disasters et cetera. I brought the idea up to Endeavor that we should split you guys into teams, and play a little game of capture the flag to work on the very aspect of your teamwork."

"To that same end, I've brought the top from my class."Endeavor nodded as the 2-A filed in, front and center. "So that they can work on their leadership attributes and so i can see who will rise to the occasion...and who will fall short." He smirked, looking sideways at them.

Yins eyes grew wide and her face grew a little hotter as she saw Riku standing there in the front of the class. How she hoped she would get to be on his team... If not, she really had to show her stuff. She wanted to look as cool in front of him as he did to her. When their eyes met, she quickly looked away for fear of staring too hard. 

"So everyone besides Doll, who is on punishment for the week..." Gang Orca stopped to shake his head, "will be shuttled onto the field UA has procured for this capture the flag exercise."

Doll seemed unfazed and unamused by this revelation. Indeed, she was found out to have caused bodily harm to Herito by Recovery girl and for "fun", it seemed like to Yin. Doll would be spending this week in detention, doing more drills that the rest of them.

Endeavor took Gang to the side. "It'll be uneven if you don't let her. Plus, i dont think this is a proper punishment if we're to inspire teamwork"he said gruffly.

Gang orca cleared his throat. "Fine, Voodoo you're in. But you're on cleaning detail for a month"

"As for the teams" Gang Orca paused for dramatic effect... "these will be revealed when we get to the site." Mainly because he wasn't sure who he wanted to be where yet. The class groaned loudly.

"Now everybody, let's go!"

[to be continued]