Chapter five : "What does it mean to be a hero?"

The boy came home the same day, heard pan noises in the kitchen. Your uncle was making dinner. Without speaking, he sat down at the table, beginning to do his homework. But what Carol said was not out of his head. He is not one to ask for things, but it was necessary at that moment.

(Jake) - Uncle, can I ask you something? he asked, dropping the pen.

(Phill) - Yes, of course I do.

(Jake) - Do you think the UA can help me to control my individuality? For me to be able to save people?

(Phill) - Wow. - he said surprised - Who knew? I didn't expect that. Honestly, I think so, actually I'm sure. They are heroes, some of whom must know how to deal with you. - commented wiping his hand.

(Jake) - True. But it's late, I chose the support course ...

(Phill) - You know ... I was told that there is a way to enter the course of heroes, being from a different course. At the sports festival if they see that you have a good individuality, they will call one of the classes. But such cases are rare.

(Jake) - I can do it.

(Phill) - Of course, yes. - he said smiling - I help you.

(Jake) - Thanks uncle. - turned his attention to the notebook, but looked back at Phill - Uncle.

(Phill) - Speak.

(Jake) - What does it mean to be a hero for you?

.(Phill) - Um ... Being a hero to me, is being a symbol of hope and peace for everyone. Saving as many people as possible so they can trust us. To be a hero is to be one capable of giving one's own life so that good may prevail.

Phill looked at his nephew, his eyes shone, just like years ago.

(Jake) - Got it. - closed the notebook and went up to his room

What your uncle said was profound. He threw the backpack in the corner of the room, opened his drawer. He took a picture of All Might and the bracelet he got from Melissa. He put on the bracelet, hung up the photo.

(Jake) - I have to keep my promise.

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On Saturday , Jake visited his mother at the hospital. But without stopping to think about what your uncle said. He always thought that in the present time, heroes were concerned with money and fame. The only one who was a true hero was All Might.

Upon entering the room, his mother looked at the window. When he saw his son was happy, he handed over the flowers he bought on the way. They spent some time talking, until Jake decided to start the matter

(Jake) - Mom, I am thinking of using my power at the AU sports festival.

(Mother) - And for what reason?

(Jake) - I want to better control my power, so that I can help everyone, if I show that I have talent, one of the teachers can help me ...

Jake noticed that his mother was smiling.

(Mother) - Finally, she created the courage to face her fear of using her individuality. It was your father's dream ...

(Jake) - I don't want to talk about this guy.

(Mother) - But he was your father. I didn't want you to follow the same path. That's why I wanted to see my son as a hero, just like my brother. Every time you came happy, talking about All Might, he said he was going to be a great hero. But are you willing to be that hero Jake?

(Jake) - I ... I don't know.

(Mother) - But what does your heart want?

(Jake) - I want to be someone who can help people, instead of hurting.

(Mother) - So make it happen. Be that someone ... - He put his hand on his son's shoulder - My son, he won't be unhappy.

(Jake) - Yes mom.

On Monday, Jake went up to one of the teachers and asked about the sports festival, he replied that it would be in a month. Time was running out for Jake to learn something.