Not Your Backup

Emma Robledo and her friends are no longer just students; they are helping lead a fractured Resistance against a corrupt Heroes League and government. Emma is the only one on the supercharged team without powers, so she is often sidelined even as she keeps making the plans.

This installment follows Emma’s perspective as she tries to prove her worth, keep the resistance moving, and navigate her relationship with Bells. Alongside the larger political struggle, Emma is questioning where she fits on the aromantic and asexual spectrums and what those labels mean for her.

As the resistance challenges the League, the team faces rising stakes, shifting alliances, and new information about the world they live in. Emma’s personal search for identity runs in parallel with the broader fight, pushing her toward a clearer sense of where she belongs in the struggle.