The story picks up with the character of Rory Hanson as he is caught in the middle of a fight between a massive alien and the superhero team The Go Team. Instantly he is swept into a world of action, adventure, and mystery- all while keeping up with his homework at Waverly Academy, a posh prep school that he attends with the rest of the team. Themes in the pilot, as well as the rest of the series as a whole, explore the trials of teenage life as these heroes must hide their heroics from friends and family, even though they are risking their necks nightly to keep Central City safe from alien invaders. Luckily Rory finds great friends in his teammates, which make the most insane ride of his life completely worth it.