Chapter 11 - **Chapter 11: The First Day of School**

**Chapter 11: The First Day of School** It was August 3, 2009, and Lucas and Robin were nervous as they approached Midtown College, a prestigious school in New York that resembled the famous Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. The sun shone brightly, illuminating the school's modern facade, but anxiety pulsed in their hearts. After the intense battle in the catacombs and the responsibility of protecting New York, a new challenge presented itself: school life. *"Do you think we'll be able to blend in with the other students?"* Robin asked, adjusting her backpack filled with school supplies and a notebook where she jotted down her ideas like a true heroine. *"Of course! We just need to act normal and not let our powers get in the way,"* Lucas replied, trying to convey confidence. He felt like Peter Parker on his first day at school after becoming Spider-Man. As they entered the school, they were greeted by a wave of animated conversations and laughter. The hallway was packed with students introducing themselves and making new friends. Lucas and Robin exchanged knowing glances, realizing that despite the weight of the world on their shoulders, they were still just teenagers facing a new chapter in their lives. The first class was History, and the teacher seemed passionate about teaching — almost like Nick Fury sharing lessons from SHIELD. As he spoke about events that shaped the world, Lucas tried to focus, but his mind wandered between responsibilities as a hero and everyday expectations at school. After a few classes, it was time for lunch. Lucas and Robin sat at a table in the cafeteria filled with students. While eating their improvised lunches — packed with snacks that could have come from Avengers Tower's kitchen — they noticed a group of students playing basketball in the courtyard. The energy was contagious. *"Let's play?"* Robin suggested with an excited smile, recalling epic matches among the Avengers. *"Why not? It could be fun!"* Lucas replied, thrilled at the idea of relaxing a bit. They joined the game and quickly stood out with their athletic abilities. Lucas dribbled with agility while Robin made precise shots; it was like watching Iron Man fly across the field or Black Widow perform impressive acrobatics. The laughter and cheers from their peers made the moment light-hearted and fun, pushing away their worries. However, while playing, an odd sensation began to creep up on Lucas. He noticed a hooded figure watching from a distance — like a dark character from the Marvel universe. His heart raced; could it be a new threat? He whispered to Robin: *"That person over there… something doesn't feel right."* Robin looked in the indicated direction and frowned. *"We should investigate after class."* The rest of the day passed quickly, but unease lingered in Lucas's mind. At the end of classes, they decided to follow where they had seen the hooded figure. As they approached, they realized she wasn't alone; other students were gathered around her too. The figure lifted her hood, revealing a familiar face — it was a new student named Maya, known for her martial arts talent and interest in supernatural phenomena; almost like a young version of Gamora. *"Hi! I saw you playing basketball,"* she said with a smile. *"But I also noticed there's something different about you."* Lucas exchanged glances with Robin, realizing that perhaps they weren't the only ones with secrets at school. *"And you? What do you know about this?"* Robin asked cautiously. Maya smiled mysteriously. *"I can help you… but first we need to talk privately."* The trio moved away from the curious group of students and began discussing strange recent events in New York — from attacks by mystical creatures to rumors about supervillains lurking in the city. They soon realized they were about to form a new alliance — not just as school friends but as defenders of the city against evil forces. A new team was being born; who knows, maybe one day they could even rival the Avengers? **Lucas's Status** - **Name:** Lucas - **Level:** 10 - **Experience:** 70% until next level - **Magic Power (MP):** 1200 **Skills:** - **Elemental Mastery:** 80 - Fire: 70 - Water: 75 - Earth: 65 - Air: 75 - Ether: 80 - Light: 15 (increased after battle) - Shadows: 15 (increased after battle) - **Hand-to-Hand Combat:** 75 - **Firearm Proficiency:** 70 - **Combat Strategy:** 65 **Additional Status:** - **Strength:** 85 - **Resistance:** 80 (increased after battle) - **Agility:** 80 - **Magical Intelligence:** 85 **Inventory:** Green Potion (recovers 30% HP), Sacred Artifact (first artifact found).