Race to Fire Mountain: 1 (Future Hero)

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I saw you on the damn news channel and then you didn't come home for hours. Show some respect. We both know you fall apart at the drop of a hat.” His legs are folded against his chest, which makes it easy for him to grab his thigh and dig his nails into his skin. His mom isn’t smiling on the drive home. Katsuki can feel it in the air he breathes. Her shoulders are tense and she’s gripping the steering wheel. It makes his stomach feel bad. Katsuki wants nothing more than to get rid of the feeling, so he taps his chest gently, listening to the sound of it reverberating in his lungs. The smell of burning is the first thing that hits him. It’s loud, the air is laced with voices and smoke. Katsuki is sitting on hard cement. He can smell fire and burnt sugar. He vaguely remembers seeing Deku’s tearstained face, hardened with determination.

Do you want to have a playdate with Izuku today? He’s going to be so excited to see your quirk.” His dad asks on the way to school the next morning. Katsuki takes as deep a breath as he can manage. “I’m sorry, I’m a bad kid.” He takes another breath. “I’m ready to be good now.”Early in the first book, it seems like everyone is asking Jarell what makes him so special, in a condescending way. It’s so much fun and so meaningful to see him begin to understand that he really is special as he finds community and connects to his roots. What do you hope readers take away from his journey? The whole class crowds around him with nothing but awe on their faces. Katsuki listens to their crows of amazement. It makes him feel giddy. It burns. She looks just like his mom pointing out all his flaws. Katsuki hasn’t said a word to her and she already has him pinned down. She’s the type that was born with power, she doesn’t need to steal from others like he does. She’s terrifying. Something disgusting in him desperately wants the girl to tell him he did at least one thing right, at least then he’d feel like a person again. The land of Jarell’s ancestors, is still not safe, and he must return if he is to stop the sorcerer Ikala from gaining power. Together with the help of Kimisi, and their new ally Bo-de, the trio must journey to a city of clay if they are to find what they need to defeat their enemy. But danger lies ahead…

The energetic “Superhero” is a long awaited reunion between Metro Boomin and frequent collaborator Future, as the song serves as the first collaborative release from the two artists in five years. “Superhero” also serves as the first official collaboration between Metro and Chris Brown. Katsuki slips away, and heads home. He needs some time to think about his new plan, and he can’t do that around the school. He’s going to do something, though, because he’s not running, and he’s not taking help he doesn’t deserve. He has to succeed because he wants to, not just because it’ll feel good. A sense of wonder. The ability to imagine and grow belief in themselves. A lot of the times Jarell has to dig in against all odds – that is something we all could learn from. Katsuki crouches, and prepares himself for the next blow. It doesn’t come. Mitsuki is staring at him from the doorway like he’s a rabid dog and she’s a wolf twice his size. They size each other up, waiting for someone to make the first move.Hi! You must be Katsuki’s mom.” Izuku’s mom smiles. “I’m Midoriya Inko, and this is my son Izuku. These two have been inseparable for the last few hours, it’s been a real treat to see Izuku bond with someone. He usually has trouble making friends with other kids his age.” Ulfrika, for instance, was created by a team made up of researchers, writers and storyliners. It is a unique world, rich in myth and legend, and full of magic and technology. Writers are collaborative creatures, so brainstorming a mythical world through an Afrofuturist lens can be extremely fun when we get to bounce ideas around the room. Nobody says a word on the drive home. The only sound is Katsuki’s quirk, he keeps it as quiet as possible even though it’s the only thing keeping him from blowing up again. He tries not to think about what’s going to happen once they drop Izuku off, once he’s alone with her. Oh goodness,” the woman laughs. “Nice to meet you Katsuki. Did you remember to take turns talking, Izuku?”

The piece I submitted was actually awful but Jasmine being Jasmine still gave me some really good advice and it definitely helped as I was already motivated to get better. Later down the line, Jasmine and I caught up again and she asked me to submit some more of my work. By this time I’d like to think I had gotten better and Jasmine started to let me know of some potential opportunities that might be coming up to write in the future. I was all in!Auntie Inko gives Katsuki clothes to change into, wraps a blanket around his shoulders, and makes them both soup while they watch their favorite All Might movie. When she brings them their bowls, she gives them both a kiss of the forehead. The sensation lingers on Katsuki’s scalp. His mom handed him a few coins and Izuku starts reciting his favorite things about the hero as Katsuki turns the handle. He already knows Izuku’s speech by heart, but he doesn’t mind. He’d be prattling along with him if it wasn't against the rules.