Next Gen Hero

Second Semester Class

Noir POV

The sun rises on a bright day. I gently sit up taking in the sun's beautiful rays. I smile when something loud erupts echoing all over the room. It scares me so bad I leap and attach to the ceiling.

Gertrude: "Well whaddaya know, cats really do stick to the ceiling."

I look to see Gertrude had bashed a gong.

Noir: "Not funny!"

Lucas: "I beg to differ. I think it was pretty hilarious."

Tria: "Agreed."

I narrow my eyes and aim my hand. A blob of web ejects covering Tria's eyes.

Tria: "Seriously!?! Why me!?!"

Noir: "Because I get a feeling it was your idea."

Lucas/Gertrude: "Guilty."

Tria: "Traitors!"

I laugh dropping down. Once Tria uncovers her face we all get dressed and head to our first class. We take our seat with me being between Tria and Lucas.

Harbor: "Good evening students. My name is professor Harbor."

Someone raise their hand.

Woman: "Where's professor Port?"

Harbor: "He decided to enjoy retirement. Therefore I, his eldest son, shall be taking his place. I'd also like to introduce my assistance."

A growl is heard. We all turn and see an Alpha Beowolf walk into view.

Harbor: "This is Lupus. Say hi."

It waves. Tria leans to me.

Tria: "I heard Grimm became friendly. But not to this degree."

Noir: "No kidding."

Harbor: "Now I know what you're thinking, how is it a Grimm came to be so docile? Well as some of you may be aware about ten years ago scientists found a way to alter a Grimm's behavior. This process was soon widespread and now humans and Grimm work hand in hand."

Lucas: "But weren't we sworn enemies?"

Harbor: "Yes. But it's as they say, times change. And sometimes it's for the better."

He clears his throat.

Harbor: "Now. Since we're in the midst of transitioning semesters, feel free to talk."

We all break into groups. I lean to my friends.

Tria: "So, since we're not gonna do anything you guys wanna see a movie after class?"

Lucas: "Sure."

Gertrude: "I could go for a movie."

Noir: "Sorry, I got other plans."

Tria: "Crime?"

Noir: "You know it."

Lucas: "You ever thought about taking a break? I mean you've been superheroing ever since Beacon started."

Noir: "I don't see a reason to. Besides, I'm kinda on a roll."

Gertrude: "Just how many villains have you beat so far?"

Noir: "Enough to have a rogue's gallery."

The bell rings meaning classes are over for the day. I head to my dorm and throw on my costume. As I pull up my mask the others enter the room.

Lucas: "You heading out already?"

Noir: "Yep."

Tria: "What're you gonna stop today?"

I look at my scroll.

Noir: "Well, there's an attempted break in at Donny's Jewelry. So I might do that."

Tria: "Just be safe okay?"

I throw on my hood.

Noir: "I will."

I leap out the window freefalling into Vale. When it comes into view I grab a flagpole twirling around it. Around the fifth twirl I let go slingshotting myself across uptown. As I enter midtown I stick to a water tower giving me a good view of the jewelry store.

Noir: "Alright, where are you?"

An alarm blares as glass is heard shattering. I narrow my eyes seeing a man with dark red hair running away with a large bag over his shoulder.

Noir: "They never learn."

I leap landing on a lamppost. From there I attach a strand of web to the man's back. I pull yanking the man onto his back.

Noir: "Come on Louie, I thought we agreed you were going legit."

He gets to his feet.

Louie: "Sorry hero. But the clean life wasn't paying enough."

Noir: "A shame."

I jump onto the street.

Noir: "No matter. It's back to jail with you."

He shows a smile.

Louie: "I'm gonna have to decline."

I tilt my head when out of nowhere he becomes invisible.

Noir: "Neat trick."

Louie: "You like it? I just learned it."