Beyond Ultra (a MHA story)

Chapter 8

This week was when the students began their internships. Everyone was rather spread and couldn't really communicate since they were so focused on being a hero. Although Lincoln missed talking to his class, he liked the time alone. It helped get working on a project he had at home. He sat and worked on a gunbelt for him since his was wearing off and could fall apart any second. "Jesus we had some good times together huh?" Lincoln said to himself as he was looking at the old belt. He made the new one out of black leather and made sure it could hold some special equipment, such as smoke grenades, flash bangs and other equipment. Lincoln took out his King of Hearts, two specially designed peacekeepers that are specially modified to hold 9 rounds, and act as a double action. The revolver was black and had fancy engravings in the barrel, some special markings are the Diamond, Heart, Club and Spade Suits on the barrel and he had a King card on his pearl grip. The two weapons are a magnificent piece and Lincoln knew, he was then rudely interrupted by his phone going off. "Hey Horoki, everything alright?" Lincoln asked. "Yeah, I'm just calling to ask if you know anything about this camp rumor?" Horoki asked. "Camp? Why would we go to a camp?" Lincoln said. "So it's not true?" Horoki asked. "No. Is that at all?" Lincoln asked. "Yeah that's it. See ya." Horoki said hanging up. "Wow can't believe he bought that." Lincoln said as he put his phone away.

"I can't believe that idiot thinks I bought that." Horoki muttered as he put his phone away. He rang the bell and a desk secretary came by. "Do you have an appointment with Mr Endeavor?" The lady asked. "Uhhh he picked me for his internship." Horoki said. "Ah! I'll let him know you're coming. Just go to the elevator and hit the button with his face on it." The secretary said nicely. Horoki approached the elevator and saw the button with Endeavor's face on it, with a puzzled look he pressed the button and the elevator went up. The elevator opened and he saw Endeavor sitting at his desk. "Ah! Young Horoki! It's good to see you." He said as he got up and walked over to him. The sheer size difference was astronomical. Build and size wise, he was almost the same as All Might. "I saw your performance at the festival. Amazing work." He said as he went back to his desk, "come, please sit." He said as he pointed to the seat. Horoki sat and look around. "This is your lair?" Horoki asked. "I wouldn't use the term lair. This is my home." He said. "Wouldn't villains know where to attack you though?" Horoki asked. "An excellent question. If they tried, an emergency signal will emit and alert any nearby pro heroes. Besides, I would like to see someone try." He said, his fire hands glowing and getting bigger. "I see a lot of myself in you. Well, when I was younger anyway." He said as he clasped his hands together. "A winner, strong, leading by example. The perfect hero." He went on. "I chose not only my son but you because I saw the potential for you two to become excellent heroes. Possibly, one of you, the number one hero." Endeavor said. The elevator went off and Todoroki walked in. "I'm sorry I'm late." He said, not really meaning it. "Sit." He said firmly. Todoroki sat next to Horoki and looked at his father. "Now we are gonna do some training exercises. Then we will go patrol. These next few hours will be exceptionally grueling for you two." He said with an almost sadistic smile. Horoki gulped while Todoroki sighed.

The first hour involved running 10 miles while carrying a cooler filled with rocks. The second hour involved holding themselves up while having burning hot coals underneath them and holding 3 cinderblocks on their backs. The third hour involved pulling two cars while wearing some heavy ankle weights. After all that, they got a short 20 min tire break. Horoki was panting hard, trying to catch his breath. Todoroki simply panted softly and wiped the sweat from his brow. "You dealt with this for so long?!" Horoki shouted. "What? You can't take it?" He said, stretching. "Nah...I'm far from giving up." Horoki said as he stood up, drinking some water. "Boys!" Endeavor shouted. "Change into your costumes! We are patrolling the city." He said. "Got it." Todoroki said. "Yes sir." Horoki responded. The two wore their costumes and went with Endeavor to the city. "Always try to look presentable. Keep your costume clean and smelling nice. You do not want to look like a slob in front of your peers." Endeavor said as he looked back at his two students. The two nodded and people whispered some praise, "is that the rising hero that won?"