Welcome back to A Link Between Worlds. Before the story begins, I want to explain a little about why I chose to end the other version, because what i meant to convey in the A/N didn't come out as expected. The reason I stopped writing that was because, not only was the writing poor quality, but I wasn't having any fun writing it. I enjoyed writing the first three chapters, and I already had a fourth written (no spoilers) but the fourth chapter just wasn't any fun to write. I'm afraid that it came off as "people are mean, I'm quitting"

Anyway, here's the first chapter of the new ALBW, hope you enjoy!- STRQ

The beast stood in front of him, its pitch black skin with red scars along the arms, which bulged with muscle. Its beak opened, revealing sharp, pointed teeth. The worst part was the face, or rather, the lack of one. Above the beak was only exposed brain and two blankly staring eyes. The beast looked down at me, eyes filled with malice, and, opening its mouth wider it screamed-

"Izuku!"

His mother's voice cut through the dream, dispelling Normu back to the past. Running a hand through his hair, he looked around his room, the bookshelf, posters of All Might, and desk with computer. There was no sign of anything out of place. Once more running his hand through his hair, he swung his legs over the edge of his bed and started dressing for school.

On his way to the door, he glanced again at his computer, and, found himself being irresistibly drawn to it. Booting it up, he went to an online news source, the page in his bookmarks. He once again read about the capture and escape of Normu. Ever since he had first read the article one week ago he had been having nightmares.

Looking up, he heard his mother calling his name again, then he looked at the clock and almost fainted. He had only 15 minutes to get to the U.A! Quickly grabbing his bag, he ran down the stairs.

"Bye mom! I'll see you after school!" he shouted as he opened the door.

"Be safe!" his mother called as the door closed.

Izuku then proceeded to throw all caution away as he took several "shortcuts" to the U.A, including a back alley, several middle of the street crossings, and running in the front door of a building and out the back.

Arriving outside the U.A, there were only a few others still arriving, though no one he knew from his class. Hurrying up to class 1-A, entering with a few minutes to spare thanks to the shortcuts.

The class was all mixed up, talking in groups. Yuuga Aoyama was showing off to Mina Ashido and Kyouka Jirou. Mashirao Ojiro, Denki Kaminari, and Eijirou Kirishima were talking in the back. Kouji Kouda and Rikidou Satou appeared to be arm wrestling, while Mezou Shouji watched. Fumikage Tokoyami was sitting on a desk, despite Tenya Iida directly telling him to get off. Shouto Todoroki Momo Yaoyorozu and Tooru Hagakura were working on some sort of paper, Katsuki Bakugou was sitting at his desk with his feet up. Tsuyu Asui was fending off all of Minoru Minetas attempts to woo her.

Isuku felt his heart beat a bit faster when he saw Ochako Uraraka levitating small objects at her desk. He thought it was somewhat funny that she and Katsuki were the only two at their desks; part of the reason Tenya was so annoyed was that Fumikage was sitting on his desk.

Moving over to sit at his desk, he heard Katsuki make some snide remark, but chose to ignore it as he sat. right at the bell rang, their homeroom teacher, Shoto Aizawa, aka Eraserhead, walked in and promptly zipped up in his sleeping bag. From the floor he spoke, meaning everyone quieted down to listen.

"As some of you may know, and for those of you who don't listen up." Mr. Aizawa drawled. "Later today you'll all be doing another simulation battle. In this one you and your chosen teammates will enter... out of uniform"

There was some muttering at this, mostly of surprise. In every simulation battle before they had gone in costumes already on. The talking quieted down as Mr. Aizawa continued.

"One of the many parts of being a hero is always being prepared for action. With one known exception, a hero doesn't know what the future holds, and not all threats are predictable. Changing into costume in the field is a skill all heroes must learn"

He paused for a moment, standing up in his sleeping bag and surveying the room.

"And I know you all want to be heroes"