This story is also on Archive Of Our Own but I am also posting it here. I ask for reviews that aren't sarcastic or rude. I will only consider legitimate, KIND criticism. Picture directly from the manga.

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A mind-controlling goose outside the Association is not the best way to start the day for any hero. For Tornado of Terror, S-Class Rank 2, the timing could not be worse.

First, only King and Child Emperor showed up for the meeting. Secondly, it was about a PR stunt. She totally would have skipped if she'd known. Who cares about what Amai Mask wants? Then it took four hours and gave her a migraine!

And now this thing wants to pick a fight TODAY?!

"HahahaHA, you utter FOOLS! You have brought me King, the strongest hero! Now he will be my strongest WEAPON. Come to my side and kill all your fellow heroes! I, Psygoose, will be your new master!" Yellow and white feathers flutter around as it dances victoriously, and Tatsumaki inwardly rolls her eyes.

How stupid is this thing? It's gonna try facing Rank 2 and Rank 5 with just a mind-controlled King. AND it thinks it has a chance?

The monster had been waiting in ambush for a hero to turn against their allies, and probably thought it hit the jackpot. It might have... if she wasn't around.

King, although being a mystery, didn't have any immunities or mental shields in his files. It's technically unknown how he'd fare against mental attacks. But given how he's supposed to be a physical attacker, range should be his weakness.

Tatsumaki is absolutely sure she could handle King. Though... it was unlikely she could do it without damage. He isn't called the strongest man for nothing.

If only these civilians would stop watching the fight and run, she wouldn't have to hold back!

Da-Dum.

Da-Dum.

Da-Dum. Da-Dum. DA-DUM. DA-DUM. DA-DUM. DA-DUM.

King's Engine began to roar. It matches the pounding in her head.

Tatsumaki was just going about her day, wanting nothing more than to go home and tease her sister. She impatiently wonders if that is so much to ask for.

She sighs as she readies her powers to fight, a petulant sneer across on her face.

"Despair as I enter the mind of your greatest warrior- AHHHHHH!"

Psyduck or whatever falls to its knees. Tatsumaki frowns and lowers her concentration. The monster is flailing around and screaming, reaching crescendos with each thrum of the King Engine.

Looking at her fellow S-Class heroes, she notices Child Emperor's eyes are wide and he's stopped eating his candy. His tongue is frozen mid-lick.

Beyond him... King stares impassively at the monster twitching on the ground.

"THE FEAR, OH GOD THE FEAR-"

Despite the bored gaze, bloodlust surrounds King like a deep fog. His presence seems to grow as the monster seizes and cries.

"MERCY! PLEASE SOMEONE SAVE ME-"

Hoarsely, it continues to beg. Child Emperor glances back at Tatsumaki, eyebrows raised. She can't help but return the gesture. This was not in King's file at all.

"HIS MIND IS TOO MUCH, PLEASE GOD KILL ME-"

Tatsumaki cuts it off by shoving it into a wall. The monster impacts with a wet splat and its insides shower the ground. There is silence for a few moments before the crowd starts cheering.

Child Emperor recovers first. "So... that's the famous King Engine's power? Wow, King, that's pretty amazing! You didn't even move!"

King only shrugs. Tatsumaki can't help but think he's somewhat humble for that.

Some of the weaker S-Classes boast too much. It ticks her off. Those weaklings wouldn't know power if it sent them flying to the moon. Then you compare them to the top half of S-Class, and those boasts fall apart like wet paper.

Unlike those babies, King's never bragged about his kills. He's even rumored to have more than HER. It must be because of insignificant Tiger threats like this one, they do seem to attack more when King is around.

"I could have taken both you and the monster... but I suppose this is a better alternative. Less energy spent on my part." Tatsumaki looks away arrogantly.

She isn't gonna make it EASY for him. All he did was live up to the expectations of a proper S-Class! But in truth, Tatsumaki is curious. How did King deflect that ESP attack?

King looks down at Child Emperor. "Can I go now? It's dead."

"Um, yes? I mean, unless you wanna do another meeting about it-?" Child Emperor shakes his head as King immediately walks away. "Man, that was kinda scary. But since it happened right outside the Association we probably don't have to file a report. They can just look at the cameras."

Tatsumaki scowls. "Humph! As if they could get me back in there after that four hour meeting!" She pauses. "What I really want to know, though... is how King did that. THAT'S gonna make us file something. It's not even listed that he can withstand ESP... Has he always been able to? Tsk...! He should have said something by now! Even if he doesn't want to be tested, that's just lazy!"

"Yeah... I was wondering about that too. But didn't that monster say something about 'the fear' and King's mind? Maybe he made his mind scary looking? He could have just remembered horror movies he watched." Child Emperor obviously doesn't know how ESP really works, and Tatsumaki sighs at having to explain.

"No, it would take intense concentration and mental power to force an intruder into an image or scene. And if it was talking about King's mind, then it obviously wasn't stopped before it entered. That leaves only one option. King's mind would have to be naturally terrifying-" Tatsumaki stops as what she just said hits her.

"Oh..." Child Emperor's voice is faint. "Well... I guess that solves it?"

Tatsumaki nods, wanting to head home now more than ever. Fubuki is in for a world of teasing to make up for this crappy day.

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King closes his apartment door. He slowly sinks to the floor, his shaky knees unable to hold his weight any longer. Panicked breaths echo in the tiny living space.

"I almost died again...! Why did it choose ME?"

Beads of sweat accumulate on his forehead. He wipes them off shakily.

"All I could think about was how I would die if it made me fight Tornado! I was so petrified, nothing else came to mind! How does this keep happening to me?! Now they're gonna believe I'm even MORE powerful!"

King dies a little on the inside before making his way over to his console. "Maybe I'll just play some video games and not think for a while..."