Brave Heart Academy

The week went by extremely fast for Jess who had to rush for the final preparations, luckily due to her hope of being accepted into a university that would teach the First Class Superhero Enabler Course she already had most of the materials requested, the only problem was with the uniforms, she wanted to arrange at least three complete sets to take turns during the week but the store had only two more sets of her size left over. With the exception of this small misfortune, she was prepared.

The night before she hadn't even been able to sleep, imagined thousands of possibilities as if she were a prank on that woman or if her letter of admission was false.

She jumped out of bed early and checked all her stuff twice to make sure she hadn't forgotten anything, when she got into the taxi she was barely able to formulate words, having to write on paper the address that the driver was supposed to follow.

She noticed that the boy watched her in the rearview mirror a few times as if he had been examining her and judging if she was worthy to enter the Brave Heart, at least that's what Jess believed he was thinking while looking at her in disguise. Upon arriving at said address she noticed that the place was huge, the white and blue colors occupied almost the entire view along with dozens of trees and shrubs, it was a very beautiful place.

Having arrived earlier than most, there were only a few people at the concierge, he was just a young boy in a cap who checked person by person, Jess wondered if he would be enough if for some reason someone tried to forcefully enter.

When she arrived from her time her heart was beating very hard, it was time for the truth, now she would know if everything was a big daydream or she had really been accepted in the Brave Heart.

The boy asked his name three times until she could understand what he had asked, extremely embarrassed she told him her full name, with a face of boredom he asked her to accompany him to the parlor behind him, the heart of the young woman who he was already in full swing doubled his speed, why had he called her there and not just released her ticket like everyone else? Was it really a lie that she had been accepted and now he was going to press charges to the police? All her history being ruined by mistake, she could already see the headlines in the newspapers "Young deaf woman tries to pretend to be a student at Brave Heart", he opened the door and motioned for her to enter and she did, after that the door was opened, closed on her back.

Inside, an extremely short boy with glasses and black hair, also wearing the Brave Heart uniform, was sitting on a wooden stool with his face resting on his hands and showing that he was bored, the room in general was small and empty, only two benches, one a chair and a table was there, as well as several papers and badges, it seemed.

The boy sitting looked at her, he said something but because his heart was still jumping, Jess couldn't concentrate on his lips to read them, the boy without looking confused waved with one hand for her to wait and with the other he pulled a backpack onto his lap, taking what appeared to be a tablet from it. He handed it to her and motioned for her to focus on her lips.

— I'm Hugo, from the Heroic Auxiliary Engineering Course, nice to meet you.

— I'm... Jess.

— I know. I will be your contact for the engineering course, in case you need something, the director himself asked for it. Look!

When the boy said "look" he pointed to the tablet, everything they had said was written there.

— I call him an Assistant Translator, I did it. It recognizes, through its own algorithms, any speech reproduced in the range that a human ear would hear and replicates on the tablet screen so that you can read, to help you in class and in your interaction with others.

Really everything that the boy said was reproduced in letters for Jess, she was amazed with a technology as sophisticated as that.

— Why...?

The boy shrugged, putting his backpack back on and heading for the door.

— Your course starts six months after the auxiliary courses. We have the missions to assist you. It also recognizes the person's voice by the tone, so you can save the voices you want with their names to know who said what and I have already saved some voices for you, such as that of the principal and some teachers.

He opened the door and stood there waiting for it to join him. After a few seconds of reasoning, she left the room beside him.

— This is... Cool... Why would they do... That?

— Every year we have at least one student who needs special help, last year we had a dolphin boy who needed constant hydration. Anyway I need to go, if the tablet has a problem, let anyone in the engineering course know, and I look for you to fix it, see you later, freshman.

He straightened his backpack and went for a walk, he treated her differently, he wasn't like all the people in her life who treated her with pity or debauchery, he was just natural, it made her feel strange in a good way, if everyone was like that young man who even seemed to be too young to be in a university even for how university education worked in today's society, being able to enter at the age of fifteen.

All that nervousness had now been replaced by strong enthusiasm.

She walked to the entrance hall, which was a large two-story hall with rooms on both sides, two staircases, in the middle of the lobby the heart with a lion and in the background a large wooden table, where was the counselor Winnie and a elderly man with long beards and gray hair that she recognized from TV, the fabulous director of Brave Heart.

They seemed to talk casually even with a lot of laughter, Jess watched from a distance for a while until she finally gave the time, several students were now in that hall.

Those who seemed most calm were in groups talking, which she thought were the veterans, the isolates who showed nervousness were probably from the first year, the infamous freshmen.

For only the courses of first-class heroes, helpers and second-class heroes, there was a considerable number of students, more than expected by her.

Effectively, the differences between first and second class heroes are in their sphere of action, with the first class being able to act in state, federal and international affairs, while the second class acting only at the state level, although normally the first class heroes class are considered better, they are not necessarily better than second class as the class is chosen by option.

Finally he turned to the students, giving them a warm welcome, taking everyone's attention, and his voice was unique and absolute at the time.

— Whoever doesn't know, I'm director Rufus and I'll be driving to Brave Heart for another year. You from the hero courses are the priority of our university, after all you are the future of our entire society. As you know due to the current criticism in the formation of the heroes, we will work a lot with the images and each one of you will be a part in the reconstruction of the image of the super heroes for society. Each of you here is the rarest jewel in the world today. Although they are the priority, let us not forget the students of logistics and support who provide the materials and support required for the activities of the heroes courses, they being the base of support for the spear and you the tip of the spear that we throw towards the future. Without further ado, first graders please take a left.

It was complicated for Jess to follow the speech amid so many comments from the students because everyone in the listening field on her tablet had her sentences appearing on the screen.

When she was finally told to go on, in an awkward way and walking quickly, she walked in the direction the students were going.

Someone put an arm around her neck, pulling her close, the scent of tutti frutti was immediately recognized, it was Rainbow who made a "v" sign with her other hand, which as she knew, meant "all in peace?" and it was one of the hallmarks of that radiant girl.

— Why didn't you tell me that day that would also come to Brave Heart? We could have come together!

She didn't know exactly what to answer, she felt ashamed for being nominated, normally the best students were those who entered by referral, but Jess saw this as 'being helped' in a way, something she didn't want to be associated with her image, then thought of a quick answer.

— I wanted to... make you... a... surprise.

With the intention of deviating from the subject, she quickly amended a comment about her new adornment.

— Now I don't need to... More... Look at... People... I can hear... Or rather... Read... What they... Speak... Look – she raised the tablet for Rainbow to see, it was really a very advanced technology. Jess spent some time thinking about Rainbow's reaction to seeing her, she showed no surprise at having seen what aroused her innocent curiosity.

— You didn't... Was... Surprised... In... Seeing me... Here? I mean... That a... University like that... Would accept me.

— I was surprised you haven't told me that day at the mall, just. You were humiliated and bullied at school every day, you were even hated by some and yet you never raised your hand to a single person, always smiling and helping anyone. If there is anyone who deserved to be here, it is you.

— I didn't fight back... Because I am... Weak.

— You do not fight back because you are strong, strong enough to understand that our gifts should be used only to help others, not to hurt anyone.

They both knew very well who Manu was referring to.

— Speaking of the devil.

Pointing discreetly, Rainbow pointed to Aiko that she also wore a uniform and was next to Marie.

Jess's heart gave a little flutter, Marie looked at them in disguise a few times with a strange look, while Aiko seemed not even aware that they were both there, but that surely Marie had already spoken to him the moment she had them. visa.

After leaving the entrance, going to the corridor said by the director, a man in a gray suit and a cane, with a stubble and whose brown hair fought a battle against the white strands, was waiting for them with a frown.

— First class students, enter this room. The rest proceed down the corridor.

Less than half went through the door that that unfriendly sentry kept, when the count came to sixteen, he went in too, closing the door.

To the surprise of practically everyone, the room was extremely common, like those of their old schools, with several desks placed one behind the other, a blackboard and the teacher's table in front.

The students sat at the desks as soon as they entered, Jess and Rainbow were halfway, practically in the center of the small room. The old man sat at the table, with his free hand now moving on his knee while the other held the cane.

— I'm Gregory, your tutor teacher this year. I am a retired retired superhero, known for my rigidity. If you have a problem, and I hope you don't, I am the first person you should be looking for. At Brave Heart Academy there is no disapproval, if you don't pass the year you are disconnected from the university. The approval criteria are the practical, theoretical notes and the approval of the tutor, in this case, me, must be approved in the three criteria, without exception. I do not tolerate anti-heroic attitudes, one that tarnishes the ideal of a super hero with any dubious attitude, I will disconnect from the course at the same time. And to let you know, there have been years when entire classes have failed me. But now I'm going to show you the rest of the campus.

He put the students in double rows and went first to the sports gym, a huge shed with several fields and tracks, it was even a surprise to see such a large covered area that, according to the teacher, it was to keep the students' privacy.

The next place was the urban training site, an area the size of a neighborhood with several buildings and images of people nailed all along, the next place was a large forest, where students were forbidden to go without authorization because it was of a wild area, the rest of the places were relatively simple, such as the cafeteria, the library, the infirmary, etc.

The next place that amazed the students was the Technology Room, a technological paradise where students of logistics worked in the afternoon on their own inventions always aimed at facilitating the work of super heroes, Jess wondered if it was there that Hugo had designed your tablet.

The next area had a huge iron door that was opened by a green button, the room was completely armored and had several devices scattered around the place, Gregory warned them that this was the Development Area, a place reserved for improving the gifts of superheroes.

The last place was the dormitory for the happiness of the students because they had done the whole journey carrying their bags and some had many of them, as in the case of Mary who had to be helped by some of her colleagues.

It was a huge pavilion with bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, leisure and kitchen, all of the highest quality.

— Usually the tour starts in the dormitories to unpack your bags, but I prefer to do the reverse.

The teacher spoke casually and he knew that the students were crazy to want to know the reason.

— Since my leg hurts with every step I take, nothing better than making the tour with something that bothers you too.

Some thought it was totally absurd, as if he had done it just out of spite but no one had the courage to say anything after all it was still the first day and that man had a veiled threat in his eyes as if he was just waiting for the first one to be expelled.

— Meals are usually eaten in the cafeteria, those who do not wish to eat there can prepare it here, make a list every Friday and give it to the caretaker with everything you wish. It is also allowed to bring what you want by yourself.

One of the students, Frederico, a tall boy with glasses with his hair combed to the side, raised his hand, the teacher looked at him giving him permission to ask his question.

— Who will be in charge of making the list, sir?

— Now that you asked, you.

— Yes sir!

The other students were a little surprised and even astonished by the boy's formality, Jess wondered if they would have to be formal like that all the time at university, it would be a new experience for her.

— Usually the dorms are cleaned by the caretaker, but I convinced the director that it would be better for you to clean them yourself. I don't want to know how they are going to organize this, but I will do surprise inspections and if everything is not extremely organized and properly cleaned, everyone will pay. I think I spent a little bit of time, the cafeteria is no longer serving lunch, you are allowed to go out for an hour to eat from now on. Welcome to Brave Heart, see you all in class tomorrow at eight o'clock.

Some of the students quickly went outside in order to get something to eat because many of them had not even had breakfast this morning due to anxiety, others thought that it wouldn’t be so problematic to stay until tomorrow morning without eating as others who brought some more goodies shared with those who stayed there, it was not much but enough to deceive the stomach, outside Gregory and the janitor William who was just like the doorman, watched those who ran outside, the teacher always serious seeing who left while William had a good laugh of the despair of some.

— They must be hating you now!

Even bowing to a frank laugh, Gregory still remained with his serious face.

— We got where we got to by creating spoiled superheroes. My class will take the top one day.

Trying to quell his laughter, the old janitor tapped his colleague on the back and went about his business while Gregory headed for the cafeteria.

Inside, both Jess and Rainbow went to the window to watch what went on at the gym with a lot of giggles and whispers, their attention was called by an unfriendly tug from Aiko who had Marie behind her as usual, she had her arms crossed and staring at Jess, Rainbow made a sign that she was going to say something but Aiko raised her hand in interruption.

— I just want to say one thing. I don't know how they accepted someone like you here, you are weak, you should give up before tarnishing the value of super heroes. And about you – she said, turning to Rainbow. – Know that I will overcome you, it will not be like in school, I will go over both. Thank you for being here, my hatred for weak people who don't know their place and for those who help the weak instead of teaching them to be strong will be my fuel to be number one in this place.

This time it was not Jess she was facing, but Rainbow, the two seemed to shoot each other with glances, but Manu did not have a chance to answer because the small confrontation was interrupted by a boy.

— Hey you.

They all looked at him, his hair was black and his skin was pale, he seemed to be wearing a completely black robe that covered his entire body, leaving only his head and neck sticking out, nor did his hands appear. Jess noticed that his eyes were empty, more empty than Aiko's when he looked at her.

— I want to see the hate in your eyes.

He approached Aiko who, unlike Marie who took a step back, she took a step forward, being extremely close to him. They stared at each other for a few seconds until he spoke again.

— Your hatred is weak, it's a joke. If your strength comes from hatred, I will beat you. I will slaughter you and show you what the power that hate brings.

— **** you weirdo.

The two girls went away, Aiko stomped away because she had "her moment" spoiled by this boy, while Marie left as a mouse, that boy had really scared her.

The boy stood there, then looked Jess in the eye, she was uncomfortable. He said something but just after he left she looked at her tablet to see what he was saying.

"And you, you are weak, your eyes showed no anger even when she looked down on you. You need the pain to change your eyes."

The atmosphere was a little strange between the two when the boy left them. If these were the future superheroes, it might not be so necessary for criminals and villains to cause problems.

A third person, this time Mary, with beautiful long red hair, had heard everything too and approached the two.

— Wow, I imagine what it is like in a school of super villains.

Rainbow laughed at her but Jess still had those words in her head.

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