Sym Bionic Heroes (Sym Bionic Titan X MHA)

Chapter Five - Quirk Assessment Test

The Quirk Assessment Test had begun. Lance, Ilana and Octus along with the rest of Class 1-A were ready to give it everything they got. The tests was easy for Lance due to his military training. He was able to get top scores on most of the tests. The same could be said for Octus who used his enhanced abilities to easily surpass the other students. Lance didn't care much for the other students. All that mattered to him was the mission. As for Ilana, she continued inspiring others to do their best while doing well herself. By the time they reached the Ball Throw Test, Lance and Octus were in the top two while Ilana was ranked middle. 

Aizawa: Newton. You're up. 

Octus stepped up as he looked at the ball in his hand. He began running calculations in his head. To the others, Octus was simply looking at the ball. 

Kaminari: Is he....alright? He's been staring at that ball for a full minute. 

Aizawa: We don't have all day, Newton. 

Octus: Okay. 

Without hesitation, Octus threw the ball using his full potential. This resulted in the ball being thrown into the air with enough force to break the sound barrier. When Aizawa measured the ball's distance, the device simply showed an infinity sign. 

Sero: Holy crap! 

Mina: That's one heck of a Quirk!

Octus showed no visible reaction as he simply observed the reactions of his classmates. Lance was up next. After that, Lance was up next. 

Aizawa: All right, Lance. You're up. 

Lance stepped up as Aizawa tossed him the ball. Lance knew that he wouldn't be able to reach Octus's score, but that didn't matter. Using the modifications on his Manus suit, Lance threw the ball with all his might. This gave Lance a score of 700 meters.

Aizawa: Not bad, Lance. Ilana, you're next. 

As Ilana stepped up, she couldn't help but feel nervous. Though she had the ability to pass the Ball Throw, Ilana began to doubt herself. Her mind soon fell on the people of Galauna who were were suffering under the Mutraddi. She wanted desperately to help her people, but she wondered if she had what it takes to be the symbol of hope that Galauna needs. 

Ilana: (I...I won't fail you!)

Ilana then threw the ball using the modifications of her Corus suit. She managed to get a score of 600 meters. One by one, the students of Class 1-A scored impressive scores. When it was Midoriya's turn, he scored the highest of the ball throw. Bakugo was enraged by this.

Bakugo: Hey! Deku you bastard, tell me how you did that or you're dead!

Bakugo began rushing towards Midoriya. But as he got close, Ilana stepped in. 

Ilana: Leave him alone!

Bakugo: Stay the fuck out of this, girly! This is between me and Deku!

As Bakugo pushed Ilana aside, Lance lunged at Bakugo and puts him in an armlock. Before an all out brawl could erupt between Lance and Bakugo, Aizawa restrained both with his Combat Scarves while using his Erasure Quirk. 

Aizawa: Enough! You two cool down! 

As Aizawa regained order in his class, he released Lance and Bakugo from his Scarves. The two simply glared at one another, making it clear to everyone that there was animosity between the two. Lance then gets up and checks on Ilana. 

Lance: Are you okay? 

Ilana: I'll be fine, Lance. Thank you. 

After that, the Quirk Assessment Test was over. Everyone's score was averaged into final scores. Lance and Octus were among the top five students while Ilana was in the top ten. Midoriya ranked last. Ilana felt bad for Midoriya. However, Aizawa made an announcement. 

Aizawa: By the way, I was lying about the expulsion.

Upon hearing that, most of Class 1-A breathed a sigh of relief. 

Yaoyorozu: I'm surprised the rest of you didn't figure it out. I'm sorry, I probably should've said something. 

Mina: You mean you knew this entire time?!

Octus: I knew it as well. 

Lance: You knew and you didn't think to tell us?

Octus: I thought it was obvious. It would appear to not be the case. 

Octus was impressed with Yaoyorozu's deduction skills. She appeared to be the most intelligent of all the students. Ilana soon spoke to Aizawa. 

Ilana: Why did you lie to us? 

Aizawa: This was the most rational way to get you to give it your all. This was a way to draw the fullest from your Quirk.

With that, class was dismissed for the day. As the three were heading home, Midoriya approached Ilana.

Midoriya: Ilana, I...I wanted to thank you for your words. 

Ilana: Think nothing of it, my friend. We are all in this together. 

Lance: We should probably get going, Ilana. 

With that, the group left UA and made their way back home. 

Octus: I'd say that was a productive day for us. 

Ilana: I think we're going to fit in UA just fine. Everyone in our class seems nice. Except Bakugo.

Lance: He's lucky Aizawa stepped in. 

Octus: It seems our class is an...interesting group of individuals with interesting Quirks. Studying them will be interesting. 

Ilana: I for one will be looking forward to the next day! 

With that, Lance and Ilana went to their rooms to sleep for the night while Octus maintained security at the house. Their first day at UA was a success. But this was only the beginning for the trio as they prepared for another day at UA.