Touch the Sky

by Faulty Paragon

Mercury Black wasn't made in a day. Without a Semblance, his legs, or anyone by his side, the world taught him far too quickly that power was all it took to succeed- and Mercury would need all the power he could get. He'd reach the sky eventually. -Mercury's life in canon, from childhood until V6 and beyond, explored through 100 drabbles using the 100 Prompts Challenge.

17. Vengeance

A/N: Update 2 today.

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Touch the Sky

17. Vengeance

And then, the day finally arrived.

His kick finally landed square on his father's chest, the man flying back with such force he hit the porch railing. A cry of pain left his father's lips, the sound chilling Mercury to the core- invigorating him, sparking something carnal in the pit of his stomach.

This is too much. What is this?

But Mercury was sick of fighting. He just wanted it all to stop. So, the desire washed over him, and finally, he let it.

As his father climbed back to his feet, lips twisted in a feral snarl, Mercury felt his legs burning for the first time since the day his Mama collapsed.

And with his father's eyes locked on him, Mercury took flight.