"Ow!" Duncan had just been bitten by a lizard. Belloc continued to drag him across the desert by his head.

By now it was at least two hours until sunset. That meant that Belloc had been dragging Duncan for about an hour and Duncan knew that his father was doing it on purpose.

"Come on dad I was just joking." Belloc didn't say a word. He didn't even glare at him. Instead he kept walking."If it makes you feel any better you're younger than most of my friends parents."

Belloc hung Duncan in front of him and for a minute just staring at him. His usual stern face was unreadable. He sat Duncan down on his feet and said,"You have less than two hours. Don't be late,again."

"I won't!" Said Duncan as he spread his wings and took off. He arrived at home about thirty minutes later. Duncan came in and headed straight for his room to pack.

"Well hello speed demon." Margaret said walking into his room."What are you packing for?"

"Dad wants me to stay with him tonight."

"Tonight?" Margaret sighed before saying,"Of course he wouldn't talk to me about something like this. Do me a favor and just don't die."

"When do I ever?" Asked Duncan turning his head before saying,"I'll be fine mom. Besides I'm sure dad just wants to catch up on training." He said it so calmly but Margaret knew what his dad was doing for the long run. She remembered what they said to each other...

~

"I'm not gonna let you take my son,you know"

"I know;what if he chooses to come freely? What will you be willing to do?"

~

Margaret sighed thinking,'I always did like the rebels.'

Duncan slung his backpack over his shoulders before walking up to Margret saying,"Don't worry I'll be back tomorrow...maybe." Margaret raised a brow."I'm not helping too much am I?"

"Not really. Did your dad tell you?"

"Tell me what?"

Margaret smirked,"About his little shape changing trick."

"Yeah" Duncan scratched the back of his head,"that was a mind blower. How did you know? Wait let me guess you guys talked about?"

"Well of course. We are your parents Duncan so,we're kinda forced to talked to each other. By the way you're gonna be late." Duncan looked at the wall clock with widened eyes before jetting out without saying a word.

The sand of the desert went up in smoke as Duncan ran his fastest. It almost looked like a heavy truck had come by and created a dust storm. Duncan was determined not to be late considering what his father did the first time. Duncan could see the horizon as he got closer and closer to the lair. Soon enough he saw his dad back in his full kaiju form sitting there waiting on him. The sight of this gave Duncan his runner high and he jetted across the desert. Eventually Duncan´s speed was so high that his vision became blurry. All of a sudden...Duncan hit the hardest thing he ever felt. He stiffly pulled his body away from what it was and stood there feeling until his vision became clear again. At first Duncan was confused at what he'd hit until he noticed it's color. With self disappointment he looked up to see father staring at him with the same look.

'You could have flown here." Belloc simply said and Duncan felt dumbfounded. Belloc continued to say,"At least you're not late."

'What he should have said was,at least you didn't break your face.' Duncan thought aggravated.

~4 hours later~

His chest was throbbing,his mouth was burning,and he felt like his head was full of helium. Duncan took in heavy breathes as his vision blurred once more and he began to hear his heartbeat. Belloc had Duncan flying around the desert burning down as many living things as he could. Though Duncan already had a strong case of firebreath he'd never used it as much as he did this time. Well other than the first time he was kaijued but,he wasn't thinking about it then.

"Once more." Said Belloc and Duncan shut his eyes in dismay.

Duncan took in the deepest breathe he could. His chest grew and glowed. He could feel the flames rising in his throat l. Opening his eyes Duncan released the built up flames onto the bundle of bushes and set them ablaze. The flames encased the poor plants and in a matter of seconds anyone would think it were the burning bush Moses saw. When he felt a sharp pain in his chest Duncan cut his arson short. He grabbed his chest as if he were having a heart attack. Belloc saw this and knew that Duncan had finally hit his breaking point. He thought about letting him go for one more but,Belloc could see his son would most likely damage something if he did it again.

"That is for tonight Duncan."

Duncan was about to say,really,but he had no strength to. Belloc picked up his son and sat him on top of his head. Duncan laid there the whole trip back regaining his strength and reverting back to his human form. Duncan thought he was going to fall asleep covered in his own sweat but,he remembered his plan. He was determined to get at least one piece of gold. Sooner than later they arrived back at the lair. Duncan pulled himself up and hopped off his father head.

Before Duncan could even turn around Belloc was gone and all he heard was,"Find some place rest."

Duncan remembered his lesson from earlier in the day. He took a whiff of his own body and got his father's scent. Duncan followed the scent as if he were Dorothy and it were the Yellow Brick Road. Duncan walked through the lair for about thirty minutes going through a number a rooms. He soon came to a room he'd never thought he'd see. This was Belloc's room was filled with gold everything. Gold coins,gold jewelry,gold cups,gold crowns,even gold weapons. Then there were the gems and jewels. Rubies,Emeralds,Diamonds,Quartz,and even Jade were everywhere. Duncan couldn't believe his eyes. Then he saw his father lying on a bed of coins.

'Why don't I just a diamond? A pawn shop will a good amount for that. Then again if I get caught I can't just throw the thing down my pants and expect him not to notice. I should just take a coin and get out.'

Easier said than done. Duncan slowly walked into the room. He was tempted to get many other things but,he knew he shouldn't be greedy. Duncan kept walking at his quietest and as he got closer he honed in on one single coin. All of a sudden he heard the sound of a ring. It was the sound of a phone. Duncan turned to his right and saw a 90's looking styled phone. It had the twisty cord and off white color that was always used. He heard Belloc groan and immediately stepped back behind one of the piles. The phone ringed a couple of times until it went to voicemail;to Duncan's surprise he heard his mother's voice.

"Hey Belloc. I'm not sure if you his are back yet. I just wanted to talk to Duncan for a bit since you know,he's not here. I hope you didn't tell him yet about our little secret. I just don't want him overreacting with you. I know you really want Duncan training but,I hope you don't plan on keeping him all summer. I know you won't but,call me back if you can or will."

'Secret,' thought Duncan,'what secret? Why would she be worried about me overreacting? What are they hiding?'

Duncan's head was full of questions but,he brushed it off for the time being. Duncan continued on his mission once again staring down one coin in particular. The coin felt closer and closer as he kept walking. He stopped every time he thought he heard his father even move. Of course this slowed him down a bit but,not much. He could see it,the coin was right under his hand. There was no turning back now. His fingers grabbed the coin with ease.

'I'm really doing this? I'm really getting away with this?' Then it happened,the coin clicked just a little bit. Belloc's eyes opened and Duncan knew he was about to meet the devil.