Prime in a New Earth - Book 1 (TFPXMHA)

Meeting Torino

I'm finally back! Yay! Sorry for the very long break, I was just dealing with summer and beginning of school stuff.

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Optimus never expected to actually get an offer, but surprisingly to him, one hero wished for him to intern with them. His name was Gran Torino. Optimus had never heard of this hero before, so while on the train to Hosu city he looked up the name. An old hero with a quirk that allows him to make bursts of air come from his feet, much like a jet. Apparently he was quite fast in his younger years.

As Optimus exited the train it didn't take long for him to realize that Midoriya and him were going to the same destination. The walk was quiet and awkward, Optimus could tell Midoriya was troubled by the fact they were going to the same place. But why, Optimus had no clue.

*Does his nervousness have something to do with that secret him and All Might share? I've been meaning to look into that.*

They get to the door of what looks to be an abandoned building, but they both agree it's the right place. They walk in to find the lights off in the building, someone, who might be Gran Torino, is laying on the ground, what looks to be blood is on the ground under him. Optimus can tell it's just ketchup, but he can tell Midoriya is fooled by his sudden yelling.

"Ah AHHHHHHH! Holy Woah, He's Dead!" Midoriya shouts in fear.

"I'm alive," Gran Torino says as he raises his head, causing Midoriya to scream once more.

Optimus rubs his ears to get rid off the strange ringing sound Midoriya's yelling caused.

"Ehhh, whoopsy. I was carrying a nice big plate of sausages covered in ketchup, when I accidentally tripped and fell down. Clumsy me," Gran Torino looked as though he'd fall over if he didn't have that walking stick of his. Optimus felt suspicious of this.

*Why would Gran Torino be so frail? Is this what happens when humans age?*

"Now who did you say you were?" Gran Torino asks.

"I'm Izuku Midoriya, from UA high school," Midoriya stiffens as he says this.

"You're who now?" Gran Torino cups his ear to hear better.

"I'm Izuku Midoriya," He repeats louder.

Optimus takes the silence as an opportunity to speak, "And I'm Orion Pax."

"So what's your name boys?" Gran Torino seems to have a short memory.

Suddenly Gran Torino quickly sits on the floor, "I could really use some food."

"Some food?!" Midoriya seems a bit upset.

"Toshinori?" Gran Torino asks.

"Midoriya. Excuse me, I just need to make a phone call," Midoriya exits the building to call someone.

Optimus looks down at Gran Torino, something about him feels familiar. Gran Torino ignores Optimus and starts looking through Midoriya's suitcase.

"Hey uh wait, that's my stuff," Midoriya says quickly.

"Why don't you fire off a One-For-All smash at me," Gran Torino seems to have changed in an instant, causing both Midoriya and Optimus some confusion.

"I wanna know how far you've come in terms of handling its power," Gran Torino continues, "This is a pretty good costume. Now where's that attack?"

"But sir," Midoriya starts.

"Hey, what are you doing here?" Gran Torino is back to the frail old man act.

"I'm here because I need to learn how to control One-For-All," Midoriya states, "I have to get so much better at it, and fast. I'm also here because I don't know if All Might has much time left. I'm sorry, but I can't waste my whole week messing around like this, sir. I hope you'll excuse me."

As Midoriya turned around to walk away, Optimus only found himself even more confused. Not to mention the two seem to have completely forgotten he was even their.

"As I thought," Gran Torino says as he stands.

Suddenly Gran Torino uses his quirk and quickly launches into the air. He uses the walls, floor, and ceiling to quickly move from one area to the next before ending up on top of the front door. Both Optimus and Midoriya are taken aback by this of agility and fast thinking.

"It's time for you to show me what you can do, ya newbie," Gran Torino smiles, "I watched the UA Sports Festival on television. The way you used your power was unthinkable, reckless. He's not training you well. He may be the symbol of peace and the number 1 hero, but All Might's a total novius when it comes to teaching. I can only imagine what a blunder he is in the classroom. I can't stand to watch you use your quirk that way, so I suppose I'll have to teach you. Now, hurry and get your costume on."

"I'm ready," Midoriya looks determined, "Teach me everything."

Even though it seems Gran Torino wishes to teach Midoriya one-on-one at the moment, Optimus dresses into his hero costume as well. Just in case Gran Torino decides to make it a one-on-two lesson.