Even Heroes stumble when walking the Path of Ascension.

After the excitement of the midterms has died down, both Alex and J are looking forward to their vacation. The happiness they find is all too fleeting.

Alex is whisked off in the middle of the night, heading for a series of challenges that will push him to his very limits. J accepts his new role as an eager student until he's forced to contend with a rival from his past.

Can the two overcome their mounting obstacles and emerge as Heroes of ...