The Phoenix {A BNHA Fan Story}

Chapter Nineteen: Endeavour

"Woah, this place is huge!" Soraka had to bend backwards slightly just to be able to look to the top of the concrete and glass building. There was little to no indication that it was the agency of the No. 2 hero either, as it looked like all the others around it.

She and Todoroki entered the building, immediately greeted by another hero.

"Welcome to the Endeavour Offices! Though I'm sure you need no introduction Shoto! As for you!" The bubbly woman pointed at Soraka, her other hand placed firmly on her hip. "We're the flamin' hot sidekickers! I'm Burnin', one of the more popular sidekicks here! Your hero name is Phoenix right?! That tells me all I need to know! You've gots a fire quirk don't'cha?! And what a pretty little face! You'll fit in here mighty well!" Soraka couldn't tell if the woman would ever let her answer, or if she had even taken a single breath while speaking. She was a little overwhelming, and Soraka couldn't help but to take a step back with a forced smile.

"Ah, um, thank you? I think?" She sounded much quieter than the boisterous hero in front of her. "Now, both of you follow me! I'll take you to see the man himself! He's been in a good mood ever since he learned that you were coming here for your internship Shoto!" She turned, a bounce in her step as she led them to an elevator. "I mean, I would assume he's pretty pumped up about havin' you here as well Phoenix!" She assured Soraka, the elevator bouncing a little. Burnin' seemed like she had had two pots of coffee, and yet it was barely even 08:30.

The doors barely managed to open before she was already skipping out and down the hall. They had to keep a quick pace just to keep up with her. She stopped at two large doors, knocking on one very loudly.

"Your interns are here Mr. Endeavour!" Soraka flinched, not expecting the girl to raise her voice so much.

"Good, let them in." A gruff voice responded from the other side. She opened the door and ushered them in, slamming it shut behind them, and going off to do whatever she needed to do.

"I've been waiting for you both." The large man had his back to them, standing behind an equally large desk. The room itself was enormous, holding only the desk, two couches in the center, a chandelier, a large rug, and a painting that hung on the wall.

"Shoto, it seems you are finally ready to take the path of the mighty, huh?"

Straight-faced as ever, Todoroki replied, "I have no intention of going down a path you made. I will take my own path."

Ok, family tension. Lovely.

"Well, you should both get ready. We're going out." The man finally turned to them. He was just as intimidating as he was the previous week, a flame covering the lower half of his face, along with his eyes, and a strip across his chest.

"Where?" Shoto asked, with a hint of surprise in his face.

"I'll show you what a hero is." Endeavour replied. "And young lady," He directed his attention to her. "I'm very interested in you. I'd suggest you stay on my good side. Oh, and don't expect any of this to be easy."

Soraka nodded to the man. "Yes sir. Thank you for considering me." She turned with Todoroki, clutching her case in her hands. They left the room, and Todoroki led her silently to another floor. He stopped at a much smaller door, though still just as intricately carved as the one to Endeavour's office, and pushed it open for her. It was a bedroom, filled with basic furnishings.

"You can change in here for now. Can you find your way back to his office?"

"Yeah, I think so. Thank you." It caught her a little off guard at how he acted, though it was logical considering that Todoroki might have been here many times before. She entered the room, shutting it behind her.