The classes that went by were uneventful, and felt like any ordinary school. The Homeroom Teacher covered basic subjects of course. The only difference that Narina felt from Narin Jousuke's old school life, was now every boy was staring at her with hearts in their eyes, while girls were all trying to catch her eye, determined to become her friend.

However, the only person Narina gave any attention to besides the teacher, was Nue.

Despite how weird she was, Narina rather liked how Nue didn't treat her like some sort of celebrity. All in all, Nue was pretty kind and would show Narina her notes without hesitation if she was lost on something, and would be content to normal conversation, unlike the other girls or guys who were either trying to bribe her into joining some club, or going out with them.

It was almost lunch time, and Narina couldn't wait to get out of here and join Ezra for lunch. Perhaps get a good layout of the building before leaving the place to go to the other non-homeroom classes that were laid out around the city.. if she read her schedule right, next after lunch, would be gym at the Training House.

Narina shivered as she thought about the skimpy looking mecha suit waiting for her at the Training House, and how the guys would react. She knew Narin Jousuke would react the same way.. and Narin wasn't even the perverted type, just nervous around girls in general, which resulted in his seemingly perverse reactions to skimpily or undressed girls.  Strangely enough, Narin as a guy never really showed attractions to other girls.. except maybe one...

Fate Rider, the most famous Academy Student in the Hero curriculum.

Zanna Rowen was the great granddaughter of the original Fate Rider, Esther Rowen. Her likeness to her grandmother was such, that when she chose to become rebirthed into her Grandmother's form, the only part of her appearance that even changed in the slightest was her height being boosted by about an inch.  A Rebirther who was beautiful from the very start.

Fate Rider, next to Crimson Pheonix, and White Mask, were the three most iconic heroes of all time. Much like your Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman sort of trio. Though, all three of them had disappeared before the end of the 21st century, with no record of what happened to them. It was assumed they might still be alive to this day, since they received the futuristic medical care that allowed a 500 year lifespan that nearly everybody in this century had as well.

In any case, Fate Rider was the only known hero to have been rebirthed in somebody.. and that made Zanna a celebrity, not to mention Narin Jousuke's idol and crush.

When class was over, Narina sighed as she thought about Zanna. So much for trying to win somebody like her. She was a girl now.. unless she wanted to go the path of the lesbian, it would be just awkward.

"Hmm?" said Nue, perking up at Narina as she helped her with her bag. "Sniff sniff.. something smells off.. are you okay?"

"Eh.." said Narina with a shrug. "Just.. I had a crush once.. but.. I know that the way I am now.. I'd never be able to win that person over.."

"Oh.. " said Nue. "We've all been there Narina-chan. Sometimes we've just got to-"

Nue smacked her face into Narina's boobs before she could finish her sentence, and began sniffing again.

"HEY!" Narina growled throwing Nue off her. "Why don't you keep your face out of my chest when you give advice!?'

As soon as Narina and Nue left the room, they were greeted by a large android with a blue metal shell, and domed head made of glass. Underneath the domed glass was an assortment of circuits and a large camera lens. The Android wore a butler's tuxedo over it's metal shell and a top hat on it's head.

"Hello ma'am.. I trust class went well." said the Android, bowing to Nue, and speaking in a refined accent."

"That's your android?" said Narina.

"Yes." said Nue. "This is Bartholomew."

"Most pleasant to meet your acquaintance." said Bartholomew, giving Narina a bow before taking out a cup of tea. "Now.. I would like a spot of tea..."

Bartholomew tipped the cup to his head, and of course, possessing now mouth, the tea just poured down his metal shell like a waterfall.

"Uhh.. what is he doing?" Narina said.

"He's drinking tea." said Nue.

"HE HAS NO MOUTH!" said Narina.

"And how would that inhibit me ma'am?" said Bartholomew.

"YOU CAN'T DRINK TEA WITHOUT A MOUTH!" Narina roared.

"Narina!" Ezra ran over, accompanied by Bella. "Hey! I've been waiting for you!"

"Oh?" said Nue, noticing Bella. "Is that your android? A Bella unit.. hhmm.."

"Yeah I am!" said Bella. "I'm Bella unit 3487! Nice to meet-"

"Plop!" Nue put her face right into Bella's breasts and began sniffing. "Hmmm.. smells.. almost not artificial.. you're well made."

"Ehhhh?" Bella said, not sure what to make of this. "I-is this.. customary of human culture?"

"Not really." said Bombar as he floated by.

"Oh.." said Ezra, giving Nue a look. "I see you met Nue huh." That's cool! Nue doesn't have many friends, so it's good to see somebody's taken a liking to her!"

"Taken a liking? Er.." Narima muttered, then Nue looked up at her, Nue blinked a little, and Narina sighed. "Yep.. she's er.. one of a kind."

"Anyways, There's a friend of mine from my year whom I think will be perfect to help you get used to the place!" said Ezra. "she's in your gym class! And she's a tutor too! Come on Zanna-chan! This is the friend I was talking about!"

"Za.. wait.. WHAT!?"

A gorgeous girl walked up. She had long flowing black hair, that seemed to flow like rivers of pure darkness. Her eyelashes and silvery eyes were that of pure beauty. Her face was calm, cool, and collected.

It was... ZANNA ROWEN!?

"Hello Yukata-san." said Zanna, giving Narina a sweet smile. "I'm glad to meet you.."

"Za-... Za-... Za... Guh.. uwaah... zzzz.. fff.." Narina stammered all over the place, her face going redder and redder.

"OH NO! Your systems are overheating!" Bella exclaimed. "QUICK!! Bombar! Do you have a spare repair kit!?"

"She's human, she's not overheating.. I believe the pheromone levels in her body suggest she wishes to mate with the other female." said Bombar.

"SHUT UP!!" Narina roared, throwing her book bag at Bombar.

"Hmmm.. such attitude. This calls for orange juice" said Bartholomew as he poured a carton of orange juice over his head.

"AND YOU STOP PRETENDING YOU CAN DRINK THINGS!!" Narina roared.

"Hmm.. it seems Yukata-san is nervous." said Zanna with a light chuckle. "Don't worry, I don't bite.."

"Plop!" suddenly, Nue pushed her face right into Zanna's breasts. "Hmmm.. smells like.."

"Cherries, yes, I know, It's good to see you too Nue." said Zanna.

"Aye.. Zanna-chan.." said Nue as she removed her face from Zanna's chest.

"SHE TOOK THAT LIKE IT WAS NORMAL!!" Bella exclaimed. "SO CALM!!"

"So.. it's lunch time! So why don't we go to the coffee shop nearby?" said Ezra. "Get to know each other?"

The moment Narina went inside the shop, she knew there was no way she could afford this place. With it's perfect wooden tables, it's pleasant music, and the giant tall cups of steaming flavored coffee with whipped cream, ice cream, and syrup toppings.. Yep, the 5th floor of the Trunk was definitely not a place for a Roots Slum like her.

"No worries." said Zanna, patting Narina's shoulder. "I'll pay for your meal today."

The moment Zanna touched her shoulder, Narina felt a quiver go through her body, and steam hissed off her hot face.

"C-c-CALL ME NARINA!!" Narina squealed.

"Okay, Narina-chan." said Zanna.

"Hehh.. hehhhhh.. heeehhh.. haaaahhhH!" Narina began to breath very hard, her body hyperventilating like an overheated water boiler.

"A-are you sure her hard drive's not overheating?" Bella whispered to Bombar.

"She's human, she doesn't have a hard drive. " said Bombar. "She is apparently some sort of lesbian.."

"SHUT IT!!" Narina roared at Bombar, momentarily losing control and causing a lightning bolt to blast out of her fingers and into the floor, leaving a burn mark.

A little later, an embarrassed Narina twiddled her thumbs as Zanna handed some money to the manager to pay for the damage to the floor.

"S-sorry.." Narina said.

"It's perfectly fine." said Zanna cheerfully. "Let's sit down shall we?"

Narina sat down opposite to Zanna at the booth, right next to Nue as Ezra seated herself next to Zanna.

"So, Zanna, how've you been?" said Ezra. "I haven't seen you too often because of Student Council stuff!"

"Oh it's been quite swell." said Zanna as a waiter walked by and set down pastries and cakes on the table. "I've been working on being a tutor for power usage. I heard about Shock Therapy's victory against Mr. Dynamite yesterday, and it interested me.. it must have been fate, since you came to me and introduced me to her."

"So you've already attracted Zanna's attention before school started..?" Nue said with her unchanged breezy tone. "Amazing... hmm... sniff sniff.. this cake smells good.."

"C-CAKE!?" Narina stammered, staring at the cake in Zanna's plate. "Alright! Already loving this place!"

"Here.. would you like a taste of mine?" said Zanna.

"Sure! Sounds great!" said Narina, taking out her fork.

"Oh, don't worry about that.. I've got you." said Zanna pleasantly, she took a scoop of cake with her fork and held it out to Narina. "Now just open wide."

Z-Zanna-chan.. is.. FEEDING ME!? Narina's brain screamed as more steam whistled out of her ears.

Narina closed her eyes, and opened her trembling lips. The moment she felt the cake enter her mouth, she took it, and savored it.

"Good right?" said Zanna.

"Eh... eh.." Narina turned away quickly and began checking herself for nosebleeds.

"My Narina-chan." said Zanna. "You're so cute."

Down by another table, several guys stared at the girls there.

"Hey.. who are those girls!? They're hot?" said one guy.

"You haven't heard?" said another. "Those are the three most beautiful girls in school! The first two are fro the Student Council, Zanna Rowen the Fate Rider, and Ezra Tobuki the Rainstorm! Then the that white haired girl is a newcomer.. but.. she got popular the moment she came here... not only does she have fantastic looks, but on her first match in the Training House, she managed to beat Mr. Dynamite!!"

"No way!" said the first guy.

"Yeah! She's Narina Yukata or something, Shock Therapy.." said the guy. "Damn.. I wish all three of them would look my way!!"

Narina sighed. She could hear those guys talking. Her time spent dodging ambushes from her dad had given her incredible observation skills.

"Hmm.. you hear them too don't you?" said Ezra. "Well, I don't know what their deal is besides us being pretty.. we're not even the strongest students in this school.."

"We.. aren't?" Narina asked. "Or you aren't? I can't include myself, I'm a rookie."

"No, that would be the 3 Emperors." said Zanna. "They're a tier above me, with top notch grades and unbroken winning streaks in the Training House. In fact.. though.. I heard one of them was going to be here in just a little bit.."

Ezra's eyes widened with realization. "Wait.. Zanna.. no way.. you can't be thinking of.."

Zanna smiled. "I want Narina-chan to see before we invite her into the fold.."

Narina blinked with confusion. Just what was going on here? Was there some other reason for inviting her here..?

"Keep quiet.. here he is.." said Zanna, as the door to the coffee shop opened once more.

A man entered. He wore a large black trench coat over a nanofiber combat suit with ammo belts strapped to his waist, and boots that looked like they had some heavy modifications. He was tall slender, and strong looking at the same time. However, the most notable part about him, was his face.. the fact that he didn't show it.

He wore a black motorcycle helmet-like mask with a large white X on the front of it. the same X emblem was on his chest.

"That is Reaper." said Zanna. "He.. is the strongest of the 3 Emperors.. and, he is the one I wish to have replaced."

"Have replaced?" said Narina.

"Yes. Unlike the other Emperors.. Nobody knows his true identity, and he is a recluse. However, should somebody be able to defeat him.. not only would they replace him as one of the three emperors.. but.. We would finally discover the true purpose for this school."

"True purpose?" Nue murmured. "Ehhh? sounds sketchy."

"It is.." said Ezra. "Rumor has it.. that there was a secret reason our supposed Principle created this Academy for Rebirthed Heroes. Nobody knows what it is, but they say that he lets all those who manage to make the rank of emperor in on the secret.. but only the strongest is allowed to reveal it.. many have tried to defeat the Strongest Emperors that have arrived over the years, and many have failed at it.."

"The problem is.. " said Zanna. "There must always be three Emperors.. or the rules become pointless. If there were only two.. not even the strongest of the two would be allowed to reveal the secret.. and the number of Emperors has varied over decades.. "

"And here's where things get rather important for us." said Ezra. "Reaper.. is graduating next year.. which means.. "

"That we've only got till the end of next year to accomplish my dream.. the entire reason I came to this Academy and was rebirthed in my Grandmother's power." said Zanna. "To defeat Reaper, and learn the secret of this school."

"I'm sure you can do it!" said Narina. " After all, you're Fate Rider!"

"While it is true that I'm stronger than most in this school, I am nowhere near to landing in the same league as the Emperors." said Zanna. "That is why, me and Ezra agreed that we needed to change our tactics.. and I believe I've found a suitable one.."

"Eh?" said Narina. "Really?"

"Yes.. you will become the Empress who replaces Reaper." said Zanna. "I believe you have the potential to reach that level by the end of next year!!"

Narina's jaw dropped. "H-HOLD ON!!! I'M JUST A ROOKIE!!"

"A rookie that did something that no other student in the history of this academy was able to do!" said Zanna. "Defeat somebody who had been at this Academy far longer than you, with not a day's worth of experience. You are a prodigy Narina.. a very rare prodigy. And I wish to help you succeed.. will you help me? "

Narina paused for a moment. This plan sounded a little crazy! There was no way she could-

Zanna put a hand on Narina's cheek and smiled. "You don't have to if you don't want to.."

Narina went red again and steam exploded into her brain. "I'LL DO ANYTHING YOU SAY SENPAI!!!!"