an ODST among Heroes.

10

Izuku walked into the U.A. campus wearing his black, skin-tight uniform, the sleek material a stark contrast to the casual uniforms of the other students milling about. Beside him, Daisy strode confidently, effortlessly pulling a large, wheeled shipping container behind her. The container itself was imposing, covered in metal reinforcement and almost as tall as she was.

A group of students nearby stared, awestruck.

"Whoa," one of the boys muttered, nudging his friend. "Who's that girl? And what's with the shipping container?"

"Forget the container-how is she pulling that thing by herself?" another whispered.

Daisy rolled her eyes, clearly overhearing the whispers, and shot Izuku a look. "You know," she said with a sigh, "it really makes you look lame having me haul your armor like this. Could've saved me the trouble, you know."

"Orders are orders," Izuku replied, deadpan. "Besides, you know I'd just slow you down if I tried. Plus it's your armor in there too."

"Excuses, excuses," she shot back, smirking. "What happened to that ODST grit?"

A few other students edged closer, too curious to stay away, and one finally built up the nerve to speak. "Um, are you guys with the support course?" he asked, eyeing the massive container. "What's in there-some kind of experimental gear?"

Daisy stifled a laugh. "Not exactly. Let's just say it's... custom support equipment."

Izuku gave a slight nod to Daisy, knowing they'd already pushed the limits of discretion with their presence here. As she settled the container near the entryway, students continued to whisper, some even taking pictures.

"Are they heroes-in-training?" someone whispered.

"They look like they're out of a military movie or something," another added, wide-eyed.

Daisy chuckled softly and leaned closer to Izuku. "Looks like we're leaving a good impression already. This should be fun."

Izuku just gave a small smirk.

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The written exam had gone off without a hitch, with both Daisy and Izuku finishing well before anyone else. As they waited, they decided to kill time with a card game. Other students glanced at them in confusion, wondering why the two seemed so at ease.

A blue-haired boy with glasses-Tenya Iida-approached them, his expression serious. "Aren't you both supposed to be focused on completing the written exam?"

Izuku smirked as he laid down his cards with a flourish. "Already done. Royal flush."

Daisy groaned, throwing her cards down in frustration. "You're too lucky for your own good, Halsey."

Before Iida could respond, the intercom crackled to life. "All students, please proceed to your assigned bus for the practical exam."

Daisy flashed Izuku a competitive grin as they stood. "How about we make things interesting? Let's see who can scrap the most 'tin cans' during the exam. Loser buys dinner."

Izuku's eyes gleamed. "You're on."

The two headed out to the staging area, where Daisy's large wheeled shipping container was waiting. A few students nearby gawked as she opened it, revealing two highly advanced armor suits inside.

Daisy suited up in her red Mjolnir Mk IV armor, each piece locking into place with a hiss as the suit powered on, covering her in the imposing Spartan exoskeleton. Izuku followed, donning his Yggdrasil Mark I ADS-a sleek, streamlined suit fitted with tactical sensors and adaptable camouflage capabilities.