A/N: Hello! I hope you all have had a lovely week. I promise I'm trying to get back to my consistent schedule but life… well life is just about the most unstructured thing for me at the moment. (please bear with me as I try to keep it together). I have for you, Chapter 19! This is the court case. Now I want you to know this took a fun bit of research to know how a family court case work. Japan's court website has an English section with translated documents that break everything down. .jp has a lot of good information if you'd like to learn more.

Not going to lie, this chapter may have even made me a little emotional, so get your tissues. I had another part prepared but after seeing how long this section was, I decided it would be better to be pushed to the next chapter. Thank you for reading. Please let me know your thoughts. What do you think of Fumikage's parents? How do you think Sora is going to react? I want to know your thoughts.

Love,

Traditional Twist.

Chapter 19

If this were a normal day, Fumikage would be chuckling to himself about how funny Hawks looked sitting in a car. His wings were pressed against him back, and he slid down in the seat so he could keep them as straight as possible. No wonder the number two hero chose to fly everywhere.

Fumikage kept quiet. He was torn in so many ways. He was still shaken from his departure with Sora. he was once again burdening Bakugou. He had his own day that he needed to prepare for, not watching a stressed out seven-year-old.

"Fumikage, you awake?" Hawks said.

"I am," he said.

"You worrying about Sora?"

"She's worried about today."

"I don't blame her," said Hawks. "This is scary and confusing. How are you holding up?"

"I wish today was already over," mumbled Fumikage.

"I wish this car ride was over. My back is going to be stiff!"

The car pulled up to the court house. Several people in business attire were walking in and out of the building. Fumikage stared at the stairs leading to the entrance. This was becoming too real, too soon.

Hawks placed his arm around Fumikage as they stood outside the Family court building. "You ready?"

"I'm not sure," Fumikage admitted.

"You're doing the right thing, kid. Don't worry." Hawks kept his arm around the teen as they entered the building. They followed signs and stairs until the reach the conciliation section. They walked down a long hallway passing several doors and conference rooms. Many doors had signs with the party's names on the door.

The lawyer from U.A. stood at the door to the conference room. "Hello, Fumikage. Hello, Hawks. Are you both ready?"

"I think so, Katsuro-son," Fumikage said with a bow.

Hawk's placed his hand on Fumikage's shoulder. "It's going to be fine."

"Your parents and their Lawyer are already in the room, Katsuro began to explain. "Listen to the Judge first. He will introduce himself, and the court counselor. You two will be sitting alongside your parents face the judge and councilor. I will be on one end of the table, and your parent's lawyer will be across from me. We will present both parties sides. Let me do the talking unless the councilor or the judge ask you a question."

Fumikage's body stiffened when he realized how close he would be to his mother and father. Hawks noticed and squeezed his shoulder. "Don't worry, kid. I will sit between you and them."

Fumikage nodded and relaxed slightly. "I hope this is right."

"It is," Dark Shadow reassured him. "Just stay calm and this will be fine."

"Right." Fumikage nodded and followed the adults into the room.

Inside the conference room was a large rectangular table. A bear headed man in black judge robes and councilor were sitting directly across from his parents. To the left of the judge say Fumikage's parent's Lawyer and then his parents. Fumikage felt his stomach drop as he entered the room. Hawks took the seat closest to Fumikage's parents. Fumikage sat down in the open seat beside the hero.

"There is no going back. Just keep your head up," Dark Shadow reminded him.

"Thank you for joining us," the bear-headed man said. I am Judge Kuma. I would like to introduce you to Court Councilor Subaru Reiki. She is her to provide a closer look into both sides and share her own opinion as an unbiased perspective. We will hear from each party. Our hope is to come together and reach an agreement that would not involve us having to progress further. Would the representatives please introduce their clients?"

Fumikage leaned close to the table to get a glance at his parents. His father sat straight, arms folded and a scowl on his face. His mother was sitting up as well. Her eyes were eerily white. Was she actually sober for this?

Both Lawyers stood up. Katsuro pointed to Fumikage and Hawks. "Hello. My name is Kazz Katsuro. I am here representing my clients Fumikage Tokoyami and Hawks. Fumikage is seeking new custody under Hawks." Katsuro bowed before sitting back down.

The other lawyer cleared their throat. "Your honor, my name is Ginjiro Fumiko. I am representing Mr. Kuraim Tokoyami and Ms. Yumi Ryuk. We hope to settle the dispute of custody without the means of higher court."

"I hope that we can come to an agreement as well," said Judge Kuma.

Fumiko remained standing. "Your honor, before we truly begin with the proceeding, my clients have written some statements they would like to read for you and the councilor to present their own characters and parenting style."

The counselor turned to Judge Kuda. They both nodded. "I will allow this," the judge stated."

Fumikage's mother rose. With shaking hands, she lifted a paper to her beak. "Your honor. My name is Yumi Ryuk. I am the mother of this boy here. I as a mother, am supposed to love my children. I'm here to tell you that I cannot love my son. He has been a terrible child since birth. I gave life to him and a terrifying shadow beast that lives within him. It pains me when I think about all the countless nights of destruction. The fights we had over bills because of uncontrollable nightly rampages. He would have nightmares, and the beast would come out at night destroying everything. I was only nineteen when he was born. I was young and unprepared, so I did the only thing I knew how to do. I coped. I coped by drinking and fading away from the problems. His existence ruined my relationship with my husband and led us to divorce. We tried to be normal after Fumikage was born. We had his sister once he had control of his quirk, but she was just as bad! How would anyone else be willing to take them on." Yumi began to cry.

"This isn't the statement she gave me a copy of," Fumikage's parent's lawyer said fishing through their paperwork nervously.

Fumikage's mouth gaped. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. It had been first so long since he had seen his mother stand without a drink in her hands, let alone make a coherent sentence. When she finally had the opportunity to speak clearly, she spoke so ill of him.

"She can't seriously be saying this," Dark Shadow thought in disbelief.

Fumikage's father stood up with clenched fists. "This is ridiculous! Why would anyone want this kid? Do you know how much property he's destroyed? When we were married, we had our own house. That kid is a troubled beast! Then we had to move in with Yuma's mother because we were foreclosed on! You know how that ended up, and now the old woman is in prison again. When we got divorced, I was still in massive debt! I've been living with my girlfriend because I can't afford my own house. Me! A man living off a woman!" He slammed his fist on the table.

"Fumikage, let me out!" Dark Shadow demanded. "Let me show him who is the real beast!"

"Don't let him have any validation," Fumikage responded in his head. "Remember we were told not to speak unless spoken to."

"Are you serious?" Hawks said turning towards Kuraim. "You're going to blame this kid for all your mistakes?"

"That kid is a mistake!" Kuraim argued.

"Hawks, I suggest you not speak," Katsuro states.

"Can I at least state what I heard?" Hawks turned to the judge and councilor. They nodded. "Are you two basically saying that you don't want Fumikage not Sora?"

The two parents froze and stared at each other. Both were speechless. They looked to their lawyer who was equally confused on what to do in this moment.

"They never wanted us." The realization hit Fumikage as he watched the adults around him wait for a response. His chest hurt. It wasn't a surprise though. It was more of an unwanted confirmation.

Councilor Reiki cleared her throat. "If I may interject. Did you two ever want to be parents?"

The two parents sat down. Yumi was the first to speak. "We were so young! We hadn't been together more than a year. It just happened!"

"Well Yumi wouldn't follow through with the abortion! She had my consent!" Kuraim argues!

"I couldn't kill him. He was inside me!" Yumi cried.

"Well didn't that decision lead us to a great situation," Kuraim replied

"So, you never wanted children?" Councilor Reiki asked again.

"We thought we wanted another," Kuraim said leaning back in his seat. "That little brat sure caused more trouble as well."

Councilor Reiki turned towards Judge Kuma. "Your honor, May I share my opinion?"

"Certainly," The bear judge said.

"I think this has been settled. I don't need to hear from the other party. Both parties seem to agree the in the case of Fumikage and Sora Tokoyami, both would be in better care with Hawks and not with their biological parents."

Fumikage held his breath as he waited for Judge Kuma to respond. "Agreed," said the judge. "Please allow me to go over the options with the party."

"If my children want out of my life, then they are out for good!" Kuraim stated.

"You are saying you would like to remove all connections and contact with your children?" The judge clarified.

"Yes."

"Alright. And what say you, Mrs. Ryuk?"

Yumi couldn't look up at anyone. She twiddled her thumbs. "I wish I never had any of my children," she mumbled.

Those words hurt. Fumikage's blood ran cold. It was one thing to realize that he was never wanted, but to hear it from his mother, one of the only times she had been sober. He clawed at the arm of the chair he sat in.

A gloved hand patted Fumikage's. Hawks rested his hand there. It was warm and comforting. It was also a reminder to remain strong. These people were not worth the emotional turmoil he felt. At least they didn't deserve to see him get upset. Fumikage rolled his shoulders and sat up straight. He focused on his breathing. The judge continued to speak but less and less was being filtered into Fumikage's mind. This was so much.

Hawk's elbow bumped Fumikage. He looked up to see the Judge staring at him. "Did you hear what I just asked?"

"I apologize," Fumikage said.

"That's quite alright," the judge said. "With your parents now removing you from their family records, you will need to make a new name. Have you thought of a new name, or would you and Sora take on Hawks as your new surname?"

Tokoyami paused for a moment. He had thought about this. He was still shocked though. Was this now his new reality?

"Fumikage, just say it," Dark Shadow echoed in his mind.

Fumikage coughed. "Tsukuyomi. Our new name would be Tsukuyomi."

The judge wrote down a few notes on some paper. "So, you would be Fumikage Tsukuyomi, and Sora Tsukuyomi?"

"Yes."

Judge Kuma pushed the paper towards Hawks and Fumikage. I need you both to sign here."

Hawks took the paper and signed. He then passed the paper and pen to Fumikage. He glanced at the paper. It stated: I agree to my name change and family change. Fumikage put the pen to a paper and stopped. "What do I sign as?" he asked.

"Your name," the Judge stated.

"Which one. Is this the last time I sign as Fumikage Tokoyami, or the first time I sign as Fumikage Tsukuyomi?"

The judge thought for a moment. "This is for your name change, so this is the last time you would sign as Fumikage Tokoyami."

Fumikage nodded and signed his name. The judge took the paper back. "As of today, both parties have fourteen days to come back and request any changes. Otherwise this will officially go into effect. Fumikage, you will be able to request new documentation with your name change once the waiting period has passed. Are there any questions?" Neither party spoke. "Then I will conclude this case unless any changes are made with in the next fourteen days. You are dismissed."

Hawks helped Fumikage stand. He moved out of the room guided by Hawks until they reached outside. Hawks and he thanked Katsuro for their assistance. The lawyer hopped into their car and drove off.

The next U.A. car pulled up. Hawks opened the door and gestures for Fumikage to get in. As Fumikage took a step towards the car, he heard his name called.

"Fumikage!"

He turned around to see his mother racing towards him. Yumi was rushing down the stairs, tears in her eyes. "Fumikage, please. Please can you forgive me?"

"Are you kidding me?" Hawks said taking a step towards the woman. "After what you just said in there?"

"Hawks," Fumikage said. He walked besides his new guardian.

"Fumikage, please! I was so young when I had you. I couldn't handle having you!" Yumi cried.

Fumikage looked at the bird headed woman. "I believe you have said enough to me today. In fact, you have said more to me today sober, than any other point in my life. I don't need to speak to you anymore." He grabbed Hawks by the arm and pulled him to the car. They climbed in and closed the door.

Fumikage placed his hands on his head and bent over in his seat. Hawks patted Fumikage on his back. "That was incredibly strong of you."

Fumikage didn't respond. He started to shake. "Hawks, what am going to tell Sora?"

"What do you mean?"

Fumikage looked up at Hawks. His eyes were glossy, and his feathers were damp. "How am I supposed to tell Soar she was never wanted? That our parents came in and basically confirmed that they never wanted us. What am I supposed to say to her?"

Hawks stared at the teen. He reached up and patted his leg. "You won't need to tell her because I am going to talk to her. It's not your job to do that. I'm in charge of both of you now, and that means it is my job."

"Okay," Fumikage managed to say after a moment.

"I'm not sure what is going to happen, but what I do know is we're both going back to the dorms. You are going to change, and you are going out to do something fun."

"I don't think I'd care to go out today, Hawks," Fumikage argued.

"It's not a choice. Go out with that masked kid. What's his name… Shoji! Go off campus and do something fun. I'll stay and wait for Sora. You can come back for dinner."

"I really don't think I would be much of a fun person to be with."

"Well," thought Hawks. "Then I guess I'm putting Shoji in charge."

"I guess I can't argue." Fumikage leaned back and stared out the window.