IT WAS A RAINY DAY IN JAPAN,
birds chirped quietly aside the window seals of a hotel. They'd harmonize with each chirp that emitted from their small beaks, unknowingly waking the sleeping blonde.
Eri Sat up, she'd stretch her arms and yawn. looking to the clock aside her bed, she'd stare at the clock, a blank expression visible.
'6:45 in the morning... better get going.'
The Teen would shift to the edge of the bed and stand, wiggling her toes. She twisted her upper body stretching out her stiff figure.
The blonde made her way toward the bathroom, her fluffy socks making no sound on the floor.
She'd turn the Nozzle for the shower and move to pick her training fit for the day while it warmed up. Deciding on a Dark green, Earthy looking sweater, and black joggers. She picked up her outfit and set it on the sink across from the shower.
After removing her clothing she entered the shower,
She'd sway her hips lightly as she sung in the shower, pretending she was the star of a concert. Her wet Tail lashing around playfully and her horns nodding along with her head.
Eri Took a step forward, ready to wash her hair when her tail got in the way. She yelped and tripped over it, falling flat on her naked bottom.
and so begins her first day of Hardcore training.
She huffed.
. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. ...
When the teen left the hotel, it seemed that it was no longer raining. This left a relaxing petrichor sent that would fill her nostrils, Sighing happily into the sweet earthy smell she'd place her earphones in, the wire led to her pocket just big enough to fit her phone in.
'So I,
Stand tall
it gets a little better.'
She'd sing along in her head .
Eri Checked her phone for her GPS,
Reading in English, she followed the siri voice to UA. Sometimes purposely stepping in the puddles that lingers around her. She began to observe her surrounds, taking a deep breath she thought deeply.
'I wonder if they'll even accept me this late into the year.. Maybe they meant for me to come next year?... It is near the end of the first semester...'
Eri panicked slightly, She exited out of the GPS to read the email Principal Nezu had sent her.
'Dear Earthbound,
I'm delighted to inform you that you have been accepted into UA through recommendations! Although this is a big step, please do not rush, as the year has nearly started. I'd prefer for you to come a bit later if you could. Although you did place high, I wouldn't like for you to rush into thinks as immigrating takes a long time as is. I've pulled some string and arranged your immigration to take six months rather than three years. So please take your time and I will see you at UA!
PS. Remember too go Plus Ultra!
Your New Mouse Friend,
Nezu'
After examining Every detail the principal had left, she looked up from her phone, only to realize she was standing in front of the very gates of UA.
'Oh boy...'
Lost in her thoughts, she felt a rough push on her shoulder, It nearly knocked her over.
As Eri stumbled, she put her foot out ahead of her to stop her fall.
The Girl looked up to see a hobo, with black unkept hair looking right back at her. He examined her clothes and frail figure.
She mentally shivered..
'Is he looking at my soul or something???'
''Your tresspassing. Leave.'' The Hobo Spoke.
She did the translation in her head, it was almost as if you could see the gears shifting in her head.
Earthbound squinted.
Finally at long last, coming to the conclusion that The hobo was telling her to leave, she began to process.
'What gives him the authority to boss me around huh? It's not like he can tell me what to do-'
'wait.
he looks familiar.
does he?
Yes. Yes Eri he does.'
''Erasure Head.''She'd mumble.
''I said leave.'' The Hero stated coldly, now loosing his patience.
''NANI?'' She'd reply, not quite sure the amount of tone she was giving him.
''Last warning.''
''3'' 'huh?'
wait, WHAT
''2''
''1-''
''AHHHHH DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH, I CAN'T SPEAK JAPANESE THAT WELL!!''
Erasure head sent an annoyed glare, knowing good and well it wasn't Japanese, he still despised translating.
Earthbound facepalmed.
This was hopeless.
She quickly pulled out her student ID principal Nezu had sent her in the past week, showing it to the Hero.
As he Examined it, Eri began to think. 'Why didn't he send me a uniform along with my School ID... I sent in my Measurements and sizes...' She brushed it off as overthinking and snaped back into reality.
Aziawa grumbled frustrated as to why Nezu would allow someone -who doesn't speak Japanese- to join the school this late into the year.
''Follow me.'' He'd shrug, not bothering to speak English as he walked off.
Eri stay for about three seconds attempting to translate his words, before following with her posture straight.
They walked throughout the halls, she noticed a few students staring at her strange. Ever so casually Eri turned on her poker face. keeping her eyes on the hero's back as she followed.
The arrived in front of a door labeled 'Principals Office'. She Inhaled sharply as Aziawa opened the door.
There sat, on the Dark wooden desk, a mouse-bear-dog.
''Greetings! Aziawa- Oh, I see you've found our new transfer student, Earthbound Eri.''
Nezu said warmly, Switching from Japanese to English mid sentence.
The girl waves awkwardly.
''Yes. Now I have a class to get to.'' Aziawa stated with little emotion as he left, closing the door behind him, a loud bell rang. Eri watched him leave.
''Earthbound, Would you like some tea?'' He'd ask sweetly.
''Oh, U-uhm, No but thank you for the offer.'' Eri's cool instantly wore off.
''Okay! How was your moving process?''
. Nezu continues to ask away, making her become quite comfortable in the process.
---ERI'S PERSPECTIVE---
''Ah, I forgot to inform you, You wont really be attending here at U.A.''
I choked on my saliva. WHAT? How could he bring this up so abruptly?!
''What do you m-mean?'' I cursed myself for stuttering.
''During your, at home exams, we-- The heros teaching here-- Were watching you closely.''
I gulped. Did he not want me anymore? Was my journey already over? I TRAVELED ALL THE WAY FROM AMERICA TO BE HERE. DAMMIT.
''We see great potential in you Earthbound. So much so that you will be training harder. The teachers at UA don't currently have the skill set to teach you what is needed. So you will be attending a harder program. One of which that will push you beyond your standards. They will teach you to go PLUS ULTRA!''
I blinked.
I blinked again.
I widened my eyes,
And shook my head.
''Sorry, uhm What?''