Bab 5: Worries of that day
(2 years later)
Looking at the mirror, I saw someone with baggy eyes carrying a gaze of nonchalance. On top of his head was an angelic halo which was yellow. Just like his halo, eyes were pastel yellow except for his left eye which was a fainter yellow. His left eye's pupil was also a slit, seemingly like an animal or beast. His hair was coloured like cream which was styled in a very messy manner. This was me.
Sighing, I thought about what was going to happen today. School... damn it! I don't want to spend my days at that hell hole. There's no use! But mum keeps forcing up the subject that I've had to give in. Damn it!
Messing my hair even more with a towel, I started drying my hair. Having just had a showered, I was freezing without my clothes.
Going out into the living room with some casual clothes, I noticed mum making some breakfast. Groaning, I went to the countertop and grabbed plates and utensils to set the table. Hearing mum say a soft thank you, I nodded and sat to eat.
Today's meal is rice with fish and soup. Nothing too fancy and just enough for my stomach.
"Charles, are you going out with that on?" I nodded, having a halo instead of fox ears and tail felt much better. Plus my fox possession was going nowhere, so it's the blade's turn. Though it's at level 5 just like the fox, so I guess this is just for my dignity. I'm not going out as a fox boy unless it's needed.
(Cleansing Blade Possession - lvl 5 - Summon cleansing blade, +3 endurance, +2 vitality, +2 strength)
Along with my level 5 blade spirit, I'm now level 4. Using those 18 points from the three levels, I tried spending them all evenly.
[Name: Charles Rose]
[Health: 90/90 - Stamina: 130/130]
[Level: 4 - Title: Otherworldly]
[Quirk: Spirit Body - Quirk Level: 1]
[Strength: 7 (+2)]
[Vitality: 7 (+2)]
[Endurance: 10 (+3)]
[Dexterity: 10]
[Intelligence: 10]
[Perception: 9]
[Points - 0]
(White Fox Possession - lvl 5 - Enhanced hearing, +3 dexterity, +2 perception, +1 vitality, +1 strength)
(Cleansing Blade Possession - lvl 5 - Summon cleansing blade, +3 endurance, +2 vitality, +2 strength)
(Forms of the Black Thorn - lvl 2 - 1st Form: Calming Sun, 2nd Form: Instant Light)
As I finished my meal, I started heading outside with mum beside me. Getting into the car, we drove to the elementary school. "Are you nervous, Charles? I know it'll be hard. But try and make some friends, ok?"
"Yes, mum!"
Arriving, I hugged my mum goodbye and went in. Being surrounded by little kids was quite the sight, especially since I'm slightly taller than most and they keep looking at my halo. Well, at least it wasn't the fox ears.
As I continued to hear more whispers about my quirk and what it might be, a shout echoed through the hallways.
"HEY YOU! WHERE ARE YOU GOING!? GET BACK HERE" Why the fuck is Bakugo here? Wincing, I turned back to the ash blond kid who was now pointing at me.
"Come fight with me! Outside, now!" Groaning, this was going to be a painfully annoying childhood...
"Hey! No fighting! Go back to class you two"
Looking at the grumbling Bakugo, I tried looking for Midoriya and there he was. As pathetic as he sounded as a kid, he honestly looked like any other kid. He might be on the more nervous side, but today is the first day of school.
—
As the day went by, I just sat there. Listening to the teacher talk about the alphabet and numbers, I was just there dozing off. I made sure to hide my discontent, but eventually faced the teacher once the class ended and it was playtime.
I quickly apologised and made an excuse like, I woke up late or we just watched a movie late at night. Easing the teacher as much as possible, I finally got off the hook. As I went out into the playground, I saw Bakugo surprisingly playing with Midoriya. But as I looked over to them, Bakugo suddenly stopped and faced me.
"HEY YOU! FIGHT ME! I DARE YOU! I BET I'LL WIN, BUT YOU CAN TRY!"
Scrutinising the kids common sense, I just brushed the threat away and tried playing with the other kids. Due to my real age being significantly bigger than theirs, I played the role as an internal supervisor. I watched over the kids and made sure that they were always safe.
I know, it's a stupid job and that I shouldn't even do it. But I had nothing to do anyways, my older persona inside me was taking over making me feel responsible over them.
Playtime eventually ended with a furious Bakugo, a scared Midoriya and some happy kids. I was obviously apart of the kids being happy, who wouldn't be happy seeing Bakugo trip himself multiple times on an invisible object. I wonder why he was tripping over? Is he doing this of purpose?
The day finally passed after a few classes and snack time. It was a nice experience, a good day. As we started cleaning up the classroom, we started heading out to our parents. As I went outside, I hugged dad a good afternoon and we drove home together.
He asked the usual question, how was school? I just said the usual, good, whilst having an entirely blank mind about what happened at school. Once we arrived at our destination, it's wasn't home, but the dojo.
Saying goodbye to dad, I entered into the dojo and dressed into training clothes. As I got ready, sensei greeted me and brought me with the rest of the class. I was at the stage where I was good enough to start practising with the others, although they knew lots more forms than me, I barely kept up. Brushing off a sweat that was produced on my forehead, I looked at my system.
(Forms of the Black Thorn - lvl 7 - 1st Form: Calming Sun, 2nd Form: Instant Light, 3rd Form: ???, 4th Form: ???...)
Over the years I wasn't slacking on my martial arts, it was incredibly difficult to raise this. I broke past the level 5 threshold by being taught the 2nd form. I just wonder how'll I get past the level 5 spirit threshold? Do I have to fight more spirits? Or is there something behind it? I'll try more spirit hunting later on my free days.
Breaking my trance, my sparring opponent threw a straight punch at me. Barely dodging, I got steady and threw a punch once more. I didn't know how to fully use my legs in battle, so my movement was a bit rickety and awkward. But I'll get there.
As I kept getting beat, I wasn't bothered by it in the slightest. These spars aren't about winning, but about training and ingraining these movements into my body. To get used to throwing punches and dodging in my case.
During my spare time resting, I always took the time to look after the small little bird family. Especially the baby sparrow spirit. As those 2 years went by, I had stayed by the little bird side. It had started to trust me a lot more, even letting me pet it occasionally.
Sure it was a good spirit, but I didn't want to own it. It was like stopping a soul from entering heaven, or something like that. I don't know how this all works. If it's were mine, I would also use it for its power. Practically imprisoning the poor small thing.
The day was finally coming to an end as the sky was growing orange and the sun was already setting. The cleaner was already packing up the dojo, while students were leaving. Hearing my car pull up with mum peering through the window seeing if I had any injuries, I got in the back seat.
The drive home was nice and silent, the only thing being heard was faint breathing and the car wheels against the concrete road. Sighing in pleasure, this felt nice, just a relaxing drive.
As the car stopped, it wasn't at home, but at a small cake shop. Seeing mum bring a large cake, I was surprised to find out that it was for my first day at school. For such an insignificant day, did it really deserve a cake? Internally shrugging, I held the cake as we drove home.
Once we arrived home, dad already had dinner for us. Along with the cake, everything else was so excessive! They had cooked so much food, I doubted it was just for us. But they surprised me again as I saw them finish it all.
Giggling at dad's sore stomach, he excused himself as we started cutting the cake. It was a strawberry cake which made me squirm a little bit as I bit down on a slice. But it was great nonetheless.
As we watched the T.V in our spare time, I got to see all the new that was happening currently. About the 1 number one hero, All Might and his rescues. There was a channel dedicated to his battles and they nitpicked at every move All Might did. I wasn't sure if they were on his side at all at how much they analysed and judged his works.
"That's enough T.V for today. Go upstairs and get yourself changed. Remember, tomorrow there's going to be a big family meeting. So I want you to set your alarm a bit early so we won't be late. Ok?"
"But what about school?"
"You can go tomorrow, right now, this is more important than school"
"Ok, mum"
Heading upstairs and washing myself up as well as changing into my plain pyjamas, I finally got to bed. Closing my eyes, I tried going to sleep... but I couldn't.
—
They say, what you think about all day, you will dream about all night. Although I've been fine, there's always been something bugging me. It's not even about me. It's about Mrs Sakamoto, sensei's mother.
A few days after I had recovered from my injuries from sensei's possession, I lent sensei the cleansing sword. As I watched him pierce her through the heart, I couldn't help but cry. But what stopped me entirely, was once she died, a spirit came out of her which is normal. But what she said wasn't normal...
She said, 'Beware of my daughter's child. She will bring great chaos and destruction among many. Also... thank you, with this I may pass on... pass this on to my son... I love you, I'm sorry I'm too weak to say anything. But live on, don't be like me who gave up just because of a little pain...' and just like that, I was now worried. I had passed on her massage, but the warning concerned me.
Daughter's child... at first I though it was nothing at all. But once I was consumed by my curiosity, I investigated thoroughly. In my free day, while sensei was out in the dojo, I had snuck in his house. I know, invasion of privacy. But I was too curious, which I should learn to calm.
Once I had investigated everywhere in the house, I reached on conclusion. The daughter's child she was talking about was... Eri. Mrs Sakamoto's husband is the Boss of Shie Hassaikai. But due to some reason, they had split apart. That wasn't until they had twins, a boy and girl.
The husband had taken custody of the girl, while Mrs Sakamoto had taken the boy, sensei. The girl who was taken by the husband would then birth Eri, but there's a major problem.
How did she know her daughter's child already? She shouldn't have been born yet, I think. Then how did she know? Did she have a future sight quirk? Did she know someone who told the future? Or is this an alternate universe where Eri is born earlier?
Sweating in my bed, I decided to sneak outside. It's time for spirit hunting! Though it's my first time, I'm sure I'll be fine. I've got my fox and blade spirits with me...
Status Power Mingguan
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Power 
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