Hero Academy

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Welcome to Hero Academy. This prestigious school is for hero wannabes. They train people who have the motivation to someday save the world, or just make it more peaceful. Most schools have you wear uniforms, here we are only required to wear out superhero masks and suits.
I'm Marinette, also known as Ladybug. It may seem lame, and I'm not so great at being a super-hero yet, but one day I'll be the best.
Today could be that day to prove. I walk out of class to get a smoothie, it was so hot outside I walked in the shade because wearing a full body suit can be exhausting from the heat. Then, I hear a kid.
"Go away..." He said, scared of the man behind him.
"Kid I need the money. You should have some!" The suspicious man came closer, obviously making the boy uncomfortable. He had a weapon or something in his pocket, I could see him take something out.
I stepped in. "Hey there, unless you want to be arrested I suggest you stay back!"
"Or what, the little Hero Academy student's gonna step in and save the day?" He teased.
"Sure am!" I swung my yo-yo, but instead of tying up the man, I ended up tying myself up. Great, just my luck. No wonder I'm failing classes.
Soon, someone stepped in and had the criminal tied down in a few seconds. He had a black body suit, a black mask, cat ears and blonde hair.
"You must be kitten (kidding) yourself if you're gonna rob someone around Hero Academy pal." He joked around.
"Hey there!! That save- that was mine!!" I yelled angered. My chance to prove I'm not a useless hero is now gone because of this show off in a cat costume.
"Uhh, no offence but if I didn't step in he would've taken that guys money quicker than you could untie yourself miss." He said stepping back.
I could feel the anger and disappointment fuming in my head.
"Haven't seen you around- what's your name?" He bent down to the tied up the man to tighten the rope.
"Uh... Marinette." I spoke, untangling my yoyo.
"No you're hero name." He scowled.
"Oh, Ladybug, and you?" I asked, finally getting the knot out of my yoyo.
"Are you new here? I'm one of the top heroes in this academy. Plus, judging by well..." He looked me from top to bottom.
"No, I am not new! It's my second year thank you very much." I scowled. Just then out attention went toward one of the teachers who were approaching us.
"Actual saving isn't a job for a hero in training. Miss ladybug and Mister Noir, you should know the rules." She sternly said.
"But- if I didn't step in that kid could've been beaten!" This 'Noir' guy said.
"We have high security. Everything would've been fine." The teacher said. Meanwhile a security guard and a police officer was arresting the man who tried to rob the boy.
"Yes ma'am..." I looked down and quietly said.
"Good. Next time please contact authority." The teacher walked off.
I turned to the boy. "So she called you Noir? That's your name?" I asked.
"Chat Noir." He walked off looking unimpressed with me.
I fail to see how I made him angry, when he was the one who took away my chance to prove I don't totally fail at this whole hero thing.

Later in the halls I spotted my best friend, Lady Wifi, also known as her alter ego, Alya. "Wifi!" I cheerfully called.
"Ladybug! You're not gonna believe it! I aced my stealth test! With all the flashing I make going through phones I never would've thought I'd actually ace it!" Lady Wifi exclaimed.
"Ah... That's nice..." I said with a less happier tone.
"What's wrong? Did you not do so well?" She asked me.
"No, of course I failed it. They say that bugs should be quiet and somehow even this ladybug can make enough sound while trying to sneak up on things." I sigh.
"Aw, no sweat. One day you'll be hero material." She said trying to cheer me up.
"That's easy for you to say. I bet you'll be able to be an actual hero in the world way before me. Then I'll be all alone in this dumb academy." I look down.
Just then the announcements called, "Chat Noir, to the principal's office please."
I remember that name, it's the hero name of the boy from earlier.
"Him..." I scowl under my breath.
"Oh Chat Noir! He's amazing- he's in a few of my classes!" Lady Wifi said.
"He's a show off." I scowl in disgust.
Lady Wifi kept quiet.

Chat Noir walked into the principal's office. "Hello Mister Noir, have a seat." The principal said. Chat Noir took his seat. "Perfect attendance, and honourable achievements this year, really well done." The principal said with a nice smile.
"Uh, yeah thanks... Is there a reason I was called down for this?" He asked.
"Yes, we've assigned you a task." The principal starts.
"Woah wait- like a real hero task?!" He exclaimed, getting out of his chair a bit.
"Not exactly. One of our students here has been having difficulty with our courses. You are assigned to tutor her, and train her more to help prepare for our courses." The principal explained.
Chat Noir slumped back on his chair a little unimpressed.
"Hey, you're outstanding achievements are really well, and if you take on a task like this maybe we will assign you an actual task to be a hero." The principal smiled.
"Yeah yeah..." He said looking to the side. "I just know I'm ready though."
"Ah ambition, just like your father, HawkMoth. Eventually you will be a great hero, like him. I understand your impatience, but soon you'll be able to save in the real world Mister Noir." The principal said.
Chat Noir gave a fake smile and left the office. He knew he was ready to take on real missions. At least he was given the honour to be a tutor.