Chapter 4- Truth.
"What do you mean not today?"
"I just can't."
It was the one day Saitama was looking forward too, an all out sparring match with Garou. It was one of the few pleasures Saitama had, Garou as well. But he couldn't bring himself to go through with it. Garou took a moment to get to Saitama's place and explain why he was calling off today's session. "Are you sick? You don't look sick… then again, can you get sick?" asked Saitama.
"I am not feeling it today!" snapped Garou. "I am trying to find Melee, she's been missing since this morning. I got heroes hunting me now and I can't bring myself to do much of anything!"
Saitama paused. "Okay," he said. "Well, if you feel like it later…"
Suddenly, Garou noticed Genos staring. He was peering out from behind the door, and just kept staring at Garou. "What!" roared Garou.
Genos stepped out, he stared at the left side of Garou before stating. "Why did you consume Melee?"
Awkwardness filled the air, even more so than usual. "What?" demanded Garou.
"Melee… did you eat her by accident?"
"What!?"
"She is in the left side of your body, I can only assume you accidently ate her."
Garou began to feel about himself. "I couldn't! I can't! I wouldn't!" He knew he didn't eat her, after all he would feel something in his stomach. Also he has never slept ate before either. So he kept checking his left side, the serpents that coiled around him shifted every so often. His body refused to uncoil, despite his demand of it. Genos continued to watch on. "What the hell is this? I didn't do this on purpose I swear!"
"No, I don't think you did so either. You didn't consume her, you merely enveloped her into yourself." Genos stared a little more. "Perhaps it is because of the other bio signatures I am picking up."
"Other bio signatures?" demanded Garou.
"Yes, small ones. Within Melee herself."
Garou felt his stomach drop, this was why she was so scared. She wasn't fearful for herself… "Melee… and I…"
"HA! You're going to have kids!" gawked Saitama.
Garou had to sit down for a moment, it explains everything, but, how? So soon? Was it even possible? "Genos… can you tell me if she is in any pain or uncomfortable?"
He nodded and did another scan. "I last encountered her a few weeks ago. Her heart rate was spiked oddly, she was in distress of sorts. But now, her vitals are calm. She is not indicating any discomfort, if anything, it appears she is quite content."
He let out a sigh of relief, but then the reality hit him. Garou was going to be a father. "I am not ready for a kid."
"Children… plural" chimed Saitama. "More than one."
"Will you shut up already!"
Garou got back on his feet, he started to pace about, trying to figure out what to do next. A part of him hated this, how could he have not known she was expecting? But, then again, another part of him was excited. He will be a father, and he will be the best he can at it! But also how does he prevent his children from falling into the same path he took?
Despite the situation, he wasn't that upset about her being within his own body. He was content with the idea of her being so close to him. His flesh is tough, far stronger than her own. He can take a hit no problem without any of his internal organs getting damaged, which meant she won't be harmed either if he is drawn into a fight. Still, he knew she was in there. How does he get her out!
"Garou, may I suggest something?" said Genos.
He shrugged. "Suggest away!"
"Melee is calm since she is with you and knows you will protect her. In her best interest I think you may want to find means of keeping her where she is. The only problem I can see is her needing to eat and deficat…"
"I get the point." Garou muttered. "I just don't know how to let her out!"
"Practice makes perfect… is there a way you can talk to her? Can she even hear you through your own scales?" questioned Saitama.
There was one method. Garou closed his eyes and opened the third one he received after consuming Gyoro Gyoro. Telepathically he could reach her, but it was risky, he has no experience with telepathy. He was careful and connected to her mind. 'Melee?'
He was given no answer at first, but then felt her shift. 'Not now, I'm tired'
"She sleeping, I'll let her rest for now and try again later."
Saitama moaned. "Great, I lost a sparring partner"
"I will spar with you master," said Genos.
Saitama sighed. "It's just not the same."
