*Midoriya's P.O.V*
"As I expected. IZUKU!"
I turned to see... Mei, covered in mud and grease stains... only one of those is what I'd consider normal, "Mei, honey, you're a mess."
"Hehehe... it's lack of sleep plus dirt! I figured you'd be here, even on our big day!" She said before pulling out two boxes, "The new items you wanted me to make! They're usable now! So I have come to pass them on to you." She said handing the boxes to me. My batons look slick, and they are really light. But what caught my attention are those gloves.
I whistled with a sense of amazement. "These look cool." I said, "Though after the Culture Festival would have been ideal."
"I'm sleeping for 36 hours after so it's all good!" She yelled.
All Might picked one up, "They can make things this compact now...?"
"I've made it so that it doesn't clash with your costume design! I'm a designer who addresses my clients needs at once." Mei boasted.
"Well I like it. Remind me to put my vote for you at the Quirkys." I said.
"The Quirkys are rigged. It's all about the Nobel Quirk Prize." She said with a smug smile before holding me a rather thin booklet, "Now here is the manual for both the Escrimas and your glove, but the escrimas are easier to understand, welp gotta go work on the Festival, later!" She said before running off.
"Bye." I said before looking at All Might, who was smiling with excitement.
"Let's try it out!"
Today was the day of the Culture Festival. I gave Himiko and Rei Rei the day off, they've been working hard during the past two weeks, they deserve a break day, and it's not like I can oversee their training since I'm going to be performing.
As of right now... it's 7:30. But something felt... off. A rule of thumb when it came to this school. Whenever there is some big event, something bad happens. Our first trip to the USJ, the Sports Festival, the Field Training, the Training Camp, the Provisional Licensing Exam, the Internships, and finally the Culture Festival... long story short, better safe than sorry.
I dialed up Principal Nezu on my phone.
"Yes Mr. Midoriya?" Nezu asked.
"Yeah... just a hunch, can you give me periodic updates to the alarm/security system?" I asked.
"... Whatever for?" He asked, his tone now more serious.
"Like I said, a hunch. But whenever something moderately important happens... something bad happens afterwards. Needless to say I would like to prevent something going wrong and having the Culture Festival be cancelled after my soliders have worked really hard on it." I said.
"Understood... I shall call you should something go wrong." He stated.
"Thank you." I said before hanging up. I've never been wrong before.
And like many times before... I want that streak to end.
Why do I have to be right!
"Midoriya." Mr. Aizawa said walking up to me.
"Is something wrong?" I asked in a whisper.
"Yes, the security system has been breached." He said.
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"So a hacker..." I said, "I'll take care of it. Kyouka!" I yelled as she rushed over to me.
"What is it?" She asked.
"I have to go, something came up." I said.
"W-What?!" She asked.
"The U.A security system has been hacked. And unless one of you is a skilled hacker... I'm the only one who can do something at the moment, so... I'm sorry, but you're going to have to sing on your own." I said.
"B-But we can just cancel the Culture Festival-"
"And let the months worth of prep go to waste? No." I said, "And besides... these villains might be good. You all stay safe, and more importantly... keep everyone calm." I said, "Can I trust you with that?" I asked.
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"Yes General." She said.
"Remind me to promote you to Major General after this is over." I said before walking to Mr. Aizawa.
"Let's roll."
Mr. Aizawa and I rushed out, he said that everyone was ushered inside under the pretenses that we're ahead of schedule. I ran over to the U.A's front gate and plugged my laptop in.
"Time to fight hacking with hacking." I said, "I can keep them at bay... for as long as I can, you rush out there and fight back. Our goal is to apprehend... but keep quiet."
"Got it." Mr. Aizawa said as he and Ectoplasm rushed outside the gate as I locked it. And who said reading was pointless at this day and age? Also remind me to yell at whoever made this security system so easily hacka- And this person's good. But, they aren't attacking anything else as far as I can see... their main objective is to deactivate the main gate. After a lot of inputs I locked the door again. While I waited for this person's next move I pulled out the camera feeds of each of the events. The live preformance is going well no one is freaking out, 1-B's play is the same, as is everyth- Damn it!
"How are things on your end Eraser?" I asked.
"Not good!" He yelled as I heard the sound of something a thud, "You?"
"This person is good!" I yelled as I managed to regain control, "It's a constant back and forth!"
"Well keep at it!" That was Ectoplasm.
"Got it!"
It's a constant back and forth between me and this hacker... until they managed to lock me out of the system.
"Shit!" I yelled as I pulled out the walkie talkie. "I've been locked out, I'm coming out to join the fight." I said as I rushed outside... to see the two villains standing in front of me. "So... that was what you meant by bringing society down." I said.
"So you saw that video?" He asked before bowing before me, "You may call me Gentle, and this is La Brava."
I looked at him, then the girl... she has a laptop, "So you're that hacker? Top notch. But I bought my classmates precious time." I said getting ready, "While I will at least give you props for being ambitious and having the skill to back it up... I would appreciate it if you didn't ruin the Culture Festival."
"Then it would seem we are at an impass... La Brava, be sure you capture this, at a safe distance." Gentle said.
"Of course Gentle!" She exclaimed.
"It would seem we have a new challenger to thwart our mission to enter U.A." Gentle boasted into the camera. I decided to rush towards him... only to be met with rubber?
"W-What?" I asked.
"You let me form it whilst I was conversing with the viewers. If you are a listener, you're probably already aware. My Quirk is 'Elsaticity'. I can bestow Elasticity to things I touch. For example, if what I touch is air." He said before sending me back, "Gently rebound!"
I skidded to a stop right before the door. So he's going to play hardball huh? I hope no one will come out here, I need to beat him before the preformances are over! At the same time though...
No, battle first. Scheme later. Stall, you're good at that!
"So tell me Gentle, La Brava." I said as I rushed back into battle, "Why do you devote yourselves to villany?"
"So you would like to know my life story... I would have preferred if we did it when we reached a milestone... but I shall enlighten you." Gentle said, "It started when I was in High School."
Should have seen that one coming. But he has stopped fighting, so we're good for now.
"I had numerous failing grades and had to repeat a few grades. Later on that same day, I witnessed a man falling as he was fulfilling his duty as a window cleaner. I rushed in to save him... but alas, I was too late. I got in the way of a pro, and as such I was expelled from my high school. My parents, angrily kicked me out, and I was a freeter for a few years. My parents no longer supported me... and as such I gave up my dream of being a hero-"
"So what's stopping you now?" I asked.
"Pardon?" Gentle asked me.
"What's stopping you now?" I asked again, "From my understanding, you had dirtbag parents who abandoned you when you messed up. Sure you deserved to be reprimanded... everyone does when they mess up, but abandoning you? That's horrible parenting if you ask me. But you're what? 30?" I asked.
"32." Gentle confirmed.
"32, and what you were kicked out at age 18?" I asked.
"Correct, how do you know all this?" Gentle asked.
"Blind guessing... I should buy a lottery ticket later, but that's not the point. You had 12 ish years, and instead of giving your parents, the school, and everyone who has wronged you the middle finger and become a hero anyway. You decided to become a Youtube villain?" I asked.
"My life choices do not conern you-"
"Your life choices is what brought you to my school in the first place! I think they concern me, just a tad bit." I said, "And besides, I decided to research your channel on an off day, your like to dislike ratio is 1:1000. I only saw 30 likes and 30,000 dislikes across your videos. So clearly something is wrong here." I said.
"Then tell me, oh intelligent boy, what should I do?" Gentle asked.
"Were you not paying attention?! Become a fucking hero!" I yelled, "Your whole move naming scheme is 'Gently', hell your name is 'Gentle', that's as far from a villain name and I've heard of some stupid villain names."
"That's impossible-"
"Is it?!" I asked, "U.A is currently adopting a rehabilitation program, as of right now, we have 1, it's in it's demo phase. Surely we can add in 2 more."
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"I apologize... but I'll have to decline." He said as he rushed over and pushed me back closer to the building, "Heroism... is not place for someone like me."
"That's a shame... because I'm not giving up." I said as I got ready. Even if I can somehow get close, he can just touch the air and push me away... his reflexes are fast enough to see me coming. I'll just have to keep pounding. Elastic can still be destroyed.
I stripped off my weights and rushed in, my sudden change in speed was enough to catch Gentle off guard and allow me to get a clean hit off.
"Gentle!" La Brava yelled, as Gentle was sent back outside the gate.
"This kid... is powerful." He muttered as he shakily stood up, but I brought him down again.
"I'm impressed... not many villains can take a full powered punch from me and stay conscious. But it's over... I'm sorry Gentle." I said.
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"I love you... Gentle." La Brava whispered.
"Thank you, La Brava." He said as he began to get up.
"W-What?!" I asked as ie began to force me off of him.
"It is unfortunate young man... Solving problems with brute force is not something I enjoy." He said as he lifted me up, "I tend to cut out, moments like this!" He yelled as he tossed me towards the building, with such great force that I can't stop.
W-What is this power?!
*Slam* *Slam* *Slam*
I am hurdling through numerous walls of the school, until I soared onto what feels like a stage.
"Ow..." I muttered as I struggled to get up... then I looked around.
I'm in 1-B's play.
"M-Midoriya? What are you doing he-"
*Boing* *Boing* *Boing* "There you are... let us finish this."
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I smell opportunity.
"Romeo, my liege!" I exclaimed, "I have been fending off one of Smaug's hypnotised minions, he doves himself Gentle!" I exclaimed out into the crowd. I looked at Gentle... and mouthed 'Roll with it'. I then looked at La Brava, 'Keep filming'. "But alas! I have failed to keep him at bay... and crashed through many a wall, he is just too powerful."
Gentle decided to give me this, "How utterly foolish to send this weakling to face me, Gentle!"
"Roll with it, I'll explain later, but keep the crowd entertained." I said.
He looked at me like I was a complete moron... which is his natural face, but he nodded. "You cannot even do something as simple as take down a minion?" Monoma asked.
"But my liege, it t'was not entirely my fault, for he has a power, a power unlike any other." I said.
"What is this power?" Monoma asked.
"The power... of love." I said with exaspiration, at that moment Gentle air hopped on stage. Monoma and I stood back to back, He faced the Tetsutetsu wizard, and I turned towards Gentle. "But what of them? Art thou injured?" I asked.
"Yes sire, the wizard has wounded him, but I has suffered but a graze of his full power, and yet my legs... they will not respond to my commands." Awase said as he kneeled next to Bondo.
"Woah, the production value is insane." One watcher commented.
"I know, and that new villain, he looks badass!" Another said.
"Isn't he the guy in those videos? The villain?" One asked.
"... Probably not, why is he here then? And why is he so cool?" Another asked in response.
"Now then, sir Gentle. I did not wish to unleash this, especially within the confinds of the castle, but I must." I stated.
"And what power may that be?" Gentle asked.
"My ultimate technique... Glass Cannon." I said as I activated 3% of One for All and about 15% of Glass Cannon... no need to go all out and destroy everything... I already create a bit of collateral damage at this point. After charging up I began to zoom around the stage, getting the attention of everyone, before jumping back down onto the stage. "With this power my speed and strength have increased... at the drawback of my vitality, my last resort." I said before getting ready, "Now then... let us see who is stronger, your love or my glass cannon." I said.
"Yes, let us do battle!" He yelled.
Gentle and I have engaged in the 'Battle of all Battle', though it was dramaticized for visual effect, Gentle then used his Elasticity to create a air wall. "What is this? You know the dark arts of Force Wall?" I asked.
"Of course, twas a skill passed down by my family for generations! Give up!" He yelled.
The play, eventually ended. Gentle and I's intrusion wasn't planned... but it added that shock value that the viewers needed, because they stood up and applauded. All of the cast members stood in a line, as we bowed before them.
"You see Gentle?" I asked him, "Being a villain for views... while your decision, I do believe your talents will be better used somewhere else. Like, acting?" I asked, "Better pay, and doesn't land you in risk of being sent to jail." I said.
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"You might be right." He muttered as he was reveling in the applause of the crowd.
I led Gentle and La Brava outside. Where Mr. Aizawa, Ectoplasm, Hound Dog, and many police officers stood.
Gentle noticed what was going on... and got onto his knees, "I would like to surrender."
"... That was easy." Mr. Aizawa said simply.
La Brava rushed over to Gentle's side, begging for him to not go to jail. I heard La Brava whisper that she loved Gentle... yeah, I'm going to step in now.
"Okay, let's not get to pushy now." I said.
"Midoriya... before you say anything, look behind you-"
"I know, I was the one who was used to create those holes. But, he then found his true calling. Acting." I said.
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"If you're going to say what I think you're going to say..." Mr. Aizawa muttered.
"I am going to say that we should add Gentle and La Brava into the rehabilitation program." I said.
Mr. Aizawa pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed, "I understand why you'd want to add Toga, but what would we possibly gain from bringing them in?" He asked.
"Well first off... La Brava's hacking skills is off the charts, she beat me in a hacking battle in just 6 minutes. Companies always hire hackers to find exploits in the system so they can fix it, and goodness we need a security system overhaul." I said, "Not to mention her Quirk... at least as far as I know, gives someone an insane strength buff if she whispers that she loves them." I explained.
"And what about him?" Mr. Aizawa asked.
"Gentle will be a big asset to us. His Quirk 'Elasticity' can do so many things, a motive of transportation, methods of mobility, and a defensive measure. He's a pretty good fighter, and not to mention took a full powered hit from me and still got up to knock me through 20 something walls. He's also very intellegent. The only reason we were ready for him was because of a hunch, and only that. We would have been none the wiser and who knows how many would have gotten hurt." I said "Imagine those two on our side?"
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"Before you ask, absolutely nothing will stop me." I said.
"I figured as much... fine. We can let them stay." Mr. Aizawa said.
"Sweet." I said, "Congratulations, you are officially here under United Alliance Rehabilitation Program, or UARP."
"Midoriya... I thank you." Gentle said, as I felt something wrap around my leg.
"T-Thank you." La Brava said.
"It's fine... but I do need something in return." I said.
"W-What?" She asked.
"A hacker would be useful in our fight against the League of Villains, along with both of your Quirks, and Gentle intellect. While you don't have to, I would appreciate it if you would help us?" I asked.
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"It would be no trouble to us." Gentle said.
"Awesome. Welcome to our platoon." I said.
Mr. Aizawa sighed, "Are you going to bring in every villain you see?"
"No, just the few I like."
"Where have you been?!" A loud yell was heard behind me. Well... time to face the music. Pun intended.
"Hey guys... how you doing?" I asked with a smile.
"Pretty fucking good, since we had to do the concert all by ourselves! What were you doing?!" Katsuki asked.
"Uhh... recruiting?" I asked.
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"Don't tell me." Momo muttered.
"Yup, meet the newest members of the United Alliance Rehabilitation Program. Gentle and La Brava." I said as they bowed.
"Good day." Gentle greeted.
"Hello." La Brava greeted as well.
"Isn't he the guy who made those crime videos?" Denki asked, "Why did you bring them in?"
"Reasons, their Quirks, hacking ability, intellect, combat prowess, and I figured their affinity to being in front of the camera would be better suited for an acting career, along with heroism. They aren't exactly mutually exclusive." I said, "I have faith in them."
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"Okay I have to ask... how old are they?" Kyouka asked.
"Gentle is 32, and La Brava is 21." I answered.
"And are they brother and sister... or?" Denki asked.
"No, they are a couple." I said.
"And that's fucking okay... how?" Katsuki asked.
"What? It's only... 11 years." I said, "And besides... there is this one actor in America who is currently 43 and is dating a 21 year old, and people think it's only slightly bad, so their age gap is half of that, so by that logic, it's fine." I said, "And love comes in many shapes and forms. I dig it. Speaking of which..." I said as I nudged Momo's arm, "I do believe... there is a certain someone you want to see at a certain place? Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more say no more."
She tensed up and her face heated up, "H-How did you?"
"I see all! Now go! It's going to end is 20 minutes!" I yelled as I pushed her in the general vicinity of the beauty pagent. "Now... let's follow her." I said as I pulled out my phone.
"I haven't had a video for the highlight reel in a while."
I still do not understand how Hadou lost to her... but Kendou's chop was awesome. Hadou floated in the air with elegance and grace... and the other one, whose name I forgot, built a giant robot in her likeness... I'll give it that, it was a cool looking robot. But it's time to vote.
I voted for Hadou, just because it's her last time running. But it's time... for the moment.
Momo and Kendou stood across from each other. "H-Hey." Kendou muttered.
"H-Hello." Momo greeted as well.
Kendou held out her book, looking down in embarrassment, "I-I got you this." She said.
Her eyes lit up as she took the book, "T-This is the 17th edition of my illustrated encyclopedia collection. T-There are only 5 in existance now, where did you get it?!" She asked with excitement.
"I... know a guy." She said glancing at me, I smiled and gave her a thumbs up.
"T-Thank you." She said as she gave it a little hug... before awkward silence.
"So uhh... there is something I want to sa- mmph." Kendou said before Momo just planted her lips on hers.
Well damn! I didn't think Momo would take the lead here!
There were a few oohs and aahs, and a lot of awws. They broke after a few second and they were both blushing messes.
"*Sniff*" I sniffled as everyone looked at me, "I promised myself I wouldn't cry..." I said as I hugged both of them, "I'm so proud of you two!" I exclaimed before letting go, "But dang, Momo, taking the lead! I'm so proud." I said, "But Iida... I'm sorry bud, those Class Rep meeting about ta get awkward bud." I said.
"H-Hush!" Momo yelled a shade of red equal to her costume.
"W-We're professional!" Kendou yelled.
*Snap*
"D-Don't take pictures!" Momo yelled.
"Well, my job is done. I shall take my leave, and remember lights out is at 10:30, there's a rule against couples but Principal Nezu doesn't give a shoot, and above all else... have fun... but not too much fun." I said.
"And where are you going?" Kyouka asked.
"I have... a project to do."
"Dad!" Eri yelled as she rushed towards me, "T-The festival was so fun! I was scared at first because it was super loud, but then everyone started dancing like 'hop hop', and the light went 'flash', and then the cold went 'fwoosh', and the lady's voice was like 'waaah'! And I went 'waaah' too." She said with a big smile on her face.
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I wiped the tears and smiled, "I'm glad you liked it." I said as I hugged her.
"But... I wish you were there singing..." She muttered with slight disappointment.
"I know and I'm sorry, but I think this... will make up for it." I said as I held out a candied apple in front of her.
"A candy apple?! Were they selling those?! I looked everywhere!" Togata... no Mirio yelled.
"Nope. This was hand made. I had a few spare minutes." I said as she bit into it... a satisfied smile on her face.
"It's even sweeter." She said.
... Mission accomplished. But something was missing... no, someone, was missing.
Where the hell is Himiko?
"And then he was like 'She's will always be a villain'! And I then threw a knife directly into his right eye." Himiko said, to an enthralled, and slightly scared Kodai.
"R-Really?" She asked.
"Yeah, but he lived, and Izuku, Togata, and I fought off all of the villain in the underground. And then I yelle-"
"Wow, I didn't even have to intervene here." I said outloud as the two of them tensed up and looked at me.
"I-Izuku?!" Himiko asked.
"Aww, sharing a crepe... I wish I had thought of that." I muttered... which reminds me... I should go see Itake.
"W-What are you doing here?" Kodai asked.
"I was mainly looking for Himiko, mainly because I haven't seen her all day, but I think I"m interrupting, so I shalll take my leave have fun you two!" I yelled before leaving.
Man, the best kind of relationships are the ones where I don't have to wingman... Kendou's took a lot of work.
Anyway, as I was walking down the stalls, I got a text from Itake.
KK: Can you meet me in front of 1-B's dorms?
IM: Sure, alone or with Eri?
KK: Alone, preferred.
IM: Okay, I'll be there in 5
I headed over to the 1-B dorms, where Itake was waiting in her school uniform. "Hey." She said.
"Hi." I replied.
"Listen, before I talk about what I wanted to talk about, I must say... that I appreciate what you did for Kendou." She said.
"Of course, I always look out for my soliders, that... and it was kinda annoying see them glance and not do anything. Guess that's now they felt about us." I said.
"Yeah, probably." She said.
We shared a laugh... before she looked at me again, "So... who was that villain from earlier?" She asked.
"You mean Gentle and La Brava?" I asked.
"Sure." She said... right, she doesn't know them... at all.
"They were here for a Youtube video, a prank video at best." I said, "But I must say, they are really good. Their skills are amazing, La Brava's hacking, Gentle's intellect and fighting skill, as well as their Quirks. Then Gentle told me he wanted to be a hero, but was denied that dream by... literally everyone. And then... he kicked me through a billion walls and I landed in your play by pure luck. And due to that luck that we managed to help them be admitted into UARP. Oh... I'm sorry for stealing the show, it was all I can think of without raising a pani-"
"God you talk to much." She quipped.
"O-Oh... sorry..." I muttered.
She laughed and rolled her eyes, "Don't worry about it, just teasing you. In fact... I love that about you." She said as she snuck in a kiss on my nose.
"S-So, why did you want me here?" I asked.
"Well... to be honest, I felt kind of robbed because you didn't sing at the concert." She said with a smirk.
"R-Right, sorry." I muttered.
"Don't be." She said, "But I do expect to hear you jam out soon."
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"Why not tomorrow?" I asked.
"A-Are you sure?" She asked.
"Of course, it's no problem... but more importantly... Kodai and Himiko? They making progress." I said.
"No way..." She muttered in disbelief, "Toga and Yui? That's something I never expected."
"To be honest neither did I." I said, "But I think it's cute, and they were sharing a crepe while Himiko was telling her the events of our battle against Overhaul... until I interrupted."
"W-What?! Why did you interrupt?" She asked.
"I-I didn't think she and Kodai would be bonding! I was just looking for her because I haven't seen her around at all. Need to make sure she hasn't been jumped by any mean Gen Ed Students." I said.
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"Fair enough. But really? Tomorrow?" Itake asked, "Aren't you like... in pain after taking a few walls to the back?"
"Oh my back is burning in agony." I said, "I just focused on the other things I did before coming here."
"... Go to Recovery Girl." Itake ordered.
I bowed, "Yes Itake." I said right before I kissed her on the forehead and began to hobble my way to Recovery Girl's office. Yes, she did yell at me for somehow getting hurt in the Culture Festival. Yes, she did heal me. And yes, she did whack me upside the head for the first reason.
Afterwards I tiredly hobbled my way back to the dorms. Walked upstairs to my dorm and crashed onto the bed. So let's recap. I fought La Brava and Gentle, I then took 20 walls to the back, afterwards crashed 1-B's play, then managed to get Gentle and La Brava to join our crew thus bolstering our numbers, afterwards watching Kendou and Momo get together... still so proud of my Major General taking the reigns, then walked into Himiko and Kodai's bonding time like a complete jerk, and promised to perform tomorrow. All and all?
Today is a good day.
"Whatever it takes! 'Cause I love the adrenaline in my veins! I do whatever it takes! 'Cause I love how it feels when I break the chains! Whatever it takes! Yeah, take me to the top I'm ready for whatever it takes! 'Cause I love the adrenaline in my veins! Whatever it takes..."
A chorus of applause and a whistle was heard in the common room, we decided to invite 1-B into this as well, "Thank you! Now, next so-"
*Knock* *Knock* *Knock*
"I got it." Eijirou said as he vaulted over the couch and rushed to the door.
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"Izuku? Someone's here for you." Eijirou said at the door.
Confused I set the mic onto the stand and walked over to the door.
Oh... great.
"You have some nerves coming here... Dad."
*End of Chapter*