"I humbly request to let Punch Out Pete have three more days of being a hero. I will personally take full responsibility for any of his actions until this is completed. He will also be my guest while here," Puri-Puri Prisoner said to the board members. "We won't need a separate bedroom. Or separate beds, for that matter. He agreed to…some terms I had."
"I see," the first board member said.
"Agreed of his own accord? Hmm. Interesting…" the third board member said. The other two board members looked at each other with amused looks.
"Eh…it's up to them," Stitch said and waved at the board members.
"We approve your request," the first board member nodded. "His roster will be updated now. We will also put in a notice that you are to be contacted for any misconduct he is witnessed doing."
"Thank you! I'll ensure he does nothing wrong and improves himself on how to be a proper hero," Puri-Puri Prisoner smiled with a nod.
"Yer gonna make him your disciple?" Kamikaze asked.
"Oh! I hadn't thought of a 'disciple with benefits' deal…I could call it that!" Puri-Puri Prisoner grinned lightly at the idea.
"Whatever floats yer boat, I guess. Just don't bring him anywhere near Tacki. He hurt her bad. You know this. She can't forgive him. She gets sick just being in the same room as him. Teach him away from us. If that's what you're gonna call teaching. If he comes near her and makes her feel terrible…I'll make him feel terrible. Got it?" Kamikaze grunted out in warning. "She's pregnant with my kids. I'll fuck him up in a bad way."
"Oh, I'm well aware of the situation. I'll keep him…occupied…" the large man grinned a bit smugly. As they continued to converse, Saitama and Mitsumi were finally at a point that the fans could move away. He still kept himself locked to her, though. Until he knew she had to move, he didn't want her to suffer.
"When should we do the document signing?" Mitsumi asked him.
"An hour. I want to get it done," Saitama nodded. "It will give enough time for Tacki to ensure things are ready and for people to be contacted. If more time is needed for food preparations, then Orotsu can tell us."
"Okay," she smiled and let him kiss her before adjusting the robe around them to tighten it back up securely. When they were both seen again, Saitama rose up his hand for attention.
"I want to get this wedding signing stuff done in an hour. We have some work to do. Let's get to it," Saitama nodded lightly.
"If any extra funds are needed, I shall cover it," Mitsumi said.
"No. I want Daiki to do it. And I want him here, too, so I'll be calling him shortly," Himiko said. "I know you will be appearing with Saitama from your condition, but he should give you over in full. As Father would have done. I was thinking this could be done when you arrive with Saitama in front of the document. Daiki will take you aside and give you back over."
"If he doesn't give her over, I will slap him," Saitama said sternly. "But I see the importance. I'm fine with it. But he must give her back to me right away."
"I'll make sure of that. Besides, I'm sure Father would want this," Himiko said with a soft smile. Saitama nodded and looked at Mitsumi.
"Oh," Mitsumi blinked and nodded. Then she looked at Saitama and said, "I don't want Atsuko here, but she should see this from the live stream. To show that things are cemented. It might make her sweat a little."
"I can arrange that," Sweet Mask nodded.
"Good. I don't need vows said. We are just signing the document and formally announcing that the marriage is complete. Yes, we will kiss for any photos of that to be taken. I won't have some stupid moron coming over and thinking they can spoil the event for five seconds of fame," Saitama said carefully. "My parents will likely be here soon. I know a wedding cake is being done. As well as other things. It's time to do this."
"I have an area that is always ready for elegant parties," Imai said when she walked in with her husband to bow to them. "It is being prepared now. It is also outdoors and facing a beautiful view of the valley beyond the resort."
"Thank you, clan sister," Mitsumi beamed and watched her leave to prepare the area for a wedding event.
"Clan sister?" Metal Bat asked from where he was sitting.
"Yes. Her great-great-grandmother was a Wind Crane Clan assassin. She will learn the ancient heritage to use fans when my dojo is made," Mitsumi said. "We found this out recently, and I will be assisting her with any other funds that she needs from this point forward."
"Yep. We plan to build a house here, too. She pointed out a nice spot that wasn't claimed. So, we'll get that done quick," Saitama nodded.
"I have a request from Siren," Metal Knight said from his hovering robot.
"Yes?" Mitsumi smiled.
"Let me purchase that land and build a house for you. From Siren and I as a wedding gift," Metal Knight chuckled.
"Oh! Ah…wow! Sure!" Mitsumi said with complete delight and surprise.
"Good! We just purchased the land with the hill as of now. We're making the house on top of it, too. We want you in it for tonight," Siren giggled in her gravely tone. "Metal Knight had everything ready with a click of a button. Inichi told me where to set the markers for boundaries. At first I wanted you to have a home in City Z, but we really think your home from us should be out here. This way we can let you enjoy yourselves with a small getaway home now and then."
"What?!" Saitama gaped with shock.
"Sweet! I get a bedroom, too?" Fumio asked.
"Yes. You are their son, so you will have a room," Metal Knight promised. "There will even be plenty of room for the, ah, pets."
"Let me…know…of…everything…" Stable Rock grunted at the hovering robot. "I can…fix…the earth…for…the home…"
"Of course! In that case, may I send you some mental thoughts about an idea for a future endeavor?" Metal Knight asked. "Ah…oh…I can…"
"He talks louder than all of us," Blue Ripple snickered. "Comes with the age. Can't be helped, apparently."
"There is now no more need to have Saitama make tunnels. Stable Rock made them for us! A complete underground network!" Metal Knight with completely stunned elation from what his scanners were showing him. "Also, ah, the hill your house will be on is a touch hollow to make it a waypoint. As well as for hidden underground rooms. He…made that hollow, too…"
"Easy…" Stable Rock chuckled and reached his snout up to get a good scratching from Saitama. When the scratching stopped, he blinked at Saitama with a tilt of his head. "More…?"
"Yes," Saitama nodded and continued to scratch between his ears. After a few more scratches, Stable Rock moved to face Saitama near the middle of the room and focused on his shell. A large diamond a good foot wide around soon appeared. It flashed with intense, fiery colors to show it was a rare, pristine white as its primary color. Then it was pushed out to land heavily on the ground in a perfectly raw state. Tacki squealed with delight at it. The others in the room could only stare at the raw diamond of insane proportions. His shell sealed up neatly without a trace of any disturbance after that.
"For…your bet…" Stable Rock grunted and moved to lay back down. "I shall…make bricks…later…"
"Ahh…." Mitsumi started with speechless shock.
"He's my pet. He said he's my pet. Metal Knight, make sure I have an empty room to put this in. I think he wants to add more stuff," Saitama said.
"Of course…" Metal Knight said in a quiet tone.
"I wonder if I can lift that," Kamikaze mused and got up to try. He just barely lifted it an inch off the ground before dropping it. "Damn! I think I pulled a muscle in my back!"
"I can send it away," Tatsumaki said. "Tell me where."
"I shall! Give me a good ten minutes," Metal Knight said.
"We're here! Ah…what is that?" Kodama said when he walked in with Okada. He was looking at the diamond in the middle of the floor.
"A wedding gift from a GOD monster. My pet," Saitama said and pointed at Stable Rock's lounging form under his chair. "Stable Rock, these are my parents."
"Hmm…" Stable Rock snorted and studied them with his glowing amber eyes. "Where do…they reside…?"
"City S," Mitsumi said. He gleaned her memories and mused at something.
"We need…the one…for plants…soon…" Stable Rock sighed.
"And I need your teeth, too," Saitama nodded.
"Later…it shall…be done…" he agreed and leaned up for more head scratches. He closed his eyes with sheer delight at it, and Blue Ripple pressed his head into Mitsumi's arms for snuggles.
"I'm gonna check on the area for the wedding. Honey! Come with me!" Tacki said. When Kamikaze was going to question it, he paused at her small glance at Puri-Puri Prisoner and what had transpired. He nodded and plucked her up to carry her out. Inichi was planning to send over any materials she would need. He knew she was still working on Mitsumi's wedding gown.
"Does she plan to make your gown like a fan dancing one?" Kianna asked Mitsumi. King was busy ensuring he had a good game to play for later in the night. Saitama was still giving Stable Rock his scratches.
"I think so," Mitsumi said with a small shrug. "What do you think, Saitama? I mean, it would make the most sense, right?"
"Maybe. I dunno. Why?" Saitama asked and pressed a kiss to Mitsumi's forehead while keeping focused on scratches.
"I think her controlling set should be her wedding set," Kianna smiled.
"That would be a really good idea!" Mitsumi said with delight. "They would have to get redone to accept the other teeth, though. I'm not sure how they would work with so many in them. I'm also unsure if we'd have enough time to even gather all of the teeth we need. I could still use the controlling set as the main fan set for the dress, though. But…there's only so much that can go in the fans."
"I have some ideas," Child Emperor said. "Genos can help me with some schematics. I just need to know how large the teeth will be for use."
"They should be the same size and length as the current ones," Blue Ripple said. He watched a fan set from him and Wind Crane flutter over to reveal the dimensions. "We have been keeping to what we already have."
"Good. Hmm…the shape is different for each tooth set, though. I'll need to see what teeth will be used," Child Emperor said on examining the blade teeth. "They'll all split into threes, right?"
"Yes," Blue Ripple nodded. Overgrown Rover whined and jumped up to join Saitama and Mitsumi. Saitama now found himself giving Stable Rock scratches and trying to keep his monster dog calm.
"Easy, doggy. Everything's fine. Okay? Hmm. Maybe we should have a pet carry us down the aisle together," Saitama mused.
"Me…" Stable Rock snorted.
"I suppose I can walk along with you," Blue Ripple said.
"Oh! Me too!" Bright Bolt nickered and nodded his head.
"I can hold our puppy," Mitsumi chuckled and got her cheek licked.
"I can walk with Black Sperm in front of you all," Fumio grinned and scratched Black Sperm's back. "That's fine by me!"
"Fire Flight, we should be our monster selves and wait at the place where the document is to be signed. Not only to protect it, but to show we are a touch of parental figures. Even though you see my daughter as a sister, I feel this would be best," Wind Crane said. Fire Flight was clearly amused at the idea and found herself nodding with agreement.
"I can stand with you," Shenjou chuckled and let Fire Flight cuddle him.
"I'm sure the rest of us would be lining the way up," Zenchu grinned.
"I can see that," Garou chuckled and squeezed Lily.
"Eh, you. Yeah. If you want to see the wedding with your…guest…I would suggest you watch from a roof. Away from us because of your guest. I don't want Tacki to feel threatened. And that guy is scared of me. He just doesn't admit it. And I'll kill him if he pisses anyone off," Saitama warned Puri-Puri Prisoner.
"Right," the large man nodded. "I'll find him now and secure us a good view for seating at a safe distance. You said an hour?"
"That's the plan," Mitsumi nodded. "If it's more, then I'll have Inichi inform you with telepathy."
"Thank you. And congratulations on your future baby boy!" Puri-Puri Prisoner gushed out before leaving the dining room.
"I'm going to be a grandma?!" Okada gasped.
"Ah…crap…" Saitama grimaced and sighed hard. "Yes, Mom. You are."
"How far along?" Kodama asked.
"It's only been a week, but he's definitely there," Mitsumi chuckled. "I also can't leave Saitama's side for any reason. The baby…misses him to a point that it makes me sick. He has to be at my side all the time. It's from his power."
"Oh! Well now I can see why you're both going to be there together," Kodama said. "No bachelor party, though?"
"That's a waste of time," Saitama said with a roll of his eyes. "I'd get bored, and Mitsumi would get sick. No thanks. It's not needed."
"So, why are you rushing to get married now?" Okada asked.
"It's because of the will my father left me. The moment I get publicly married…I get all of his wealth in full. And it will be instantly done as per his request. I can use it to fund places anonymously. I can use the money as a tool to help. That's the plan," Mitsumi smiled softly. "I know that…I'd probably be called the 'wealthiest woman alive', too. But I don't care about that. I just want to live with my family in peace."
"And I'll gladly enforce that," Saitama nodded.
"Son, are you dressed…?" Kodama asked now.
"No," Saitama said with a small shrug. "I will be when the wedding happens. Right now, this robe is fine. It's a resort. This type of dressing is normal. And don't chastise me for having Mitsumi with me like this, either."
"That's no way to talk to your old man!" Kodama said and crossed his arms over his chest. Mitsumi chuckled softly and pressed into Saitama to keep him calm. At her small wince, Saitama was quick to look at her and press a calming hand to her belly. Now he noticed a sudden change in her features.
"Are you okay?" he asked and studied her.
"I don't know," she admitted and swallowed.
"Do you feel sick?" he asked gently. Kamiko was quick to dart over to hand over a ginger cookie. This was quickly given over, and he saw the relief on her face. "Okay. We're not moving from here until we absolutely have to. Let us know when we need to dress."
"I think…I want to go…into our room…" Mitsumi shivered.
"What's going on? Talk to me," he whispered.
"I just…alone…with you…" she muttered.
"We need separate robes," Saitama said. Then he blinked when Stable Rock grew larger to lift up the chair he was under with his shell.
"No…" he growled and carefully moved them to the doors.
"What's this about?" Bane asked.
"Mitsumi wants to go back to the guest room for now. I think she's overwhelmed," Saitama sighed. Kianna and Kamiko now moved to help ensure Stable Rock had a clear path to take them back.
"I could help?" Inichi asked.
"No. I need…to learn…this…" Stable Rock nodded to him and paced himself to keep moving carefully. Now Saitama realized that this was to bring them down the aisle. Does he really want to bring us in some form of a chair on his back?! That would be pretty cool! Bright Bolt and Blue Ripple followed him, and Overgrown Rover kept a careful watch on the surroundings. Wind Crane looked at Fire Flight with a hard frown.
"This is the son within her," Fire Flight grimaced. "He does not like being around those he does not know. Much less those that upset her and his father. He will be calmed at the wedding, but I will keep a close watch on the inner fire that fuels his growth. It will be…touchy…as they say."
"I can agree," Wind Crane sighed and shook her head. "All we can do is watch and wait now, it seems."
"Truth to that," Fire Flight nodded.
"Zenchu, you should get with Rendor and see where all should be placed or seated," Wind Crane said. Zenchu nodded and looked at Garou.
"Yep. I can help. Come on Lily!" Garou said to get her up and walking with them to the outdoor area. With the decorations and placements underway, Saitama was busy soothing Mitsumi down from her weird mood. She was content to just rest on him in the bed and let him watch a few shows on the television. He lowered the volume after a time and squeezed her gently.
"Are you ready to talk?" he asked and kissed her forehead.
"I'm worried…" she admitted. "I didn't want to say anything out there. I don't want our family to try anything."
"What are you worried about?" he asked gently.
"With the press showing up for live footage…my family did have their enemies. And other family may show up to try and lay claim to wealth. I know. You'll handle it. But it will stress me out and piss you off even more."
"It would, huh? And with how you are…hmm. It reminds me of what I said to Genos when he wanted to scan me during our bedroom days. I'd see him as the threat for upsetting you if Kamiko freaked out over him. I should have people sign a contract to not bring up any needless baggage. If they do, they get slapped and kicked out. If it's your family, I'll be the one to yell at them and shame them. Oh! We should have your uncle here. He can help!"
"Yes! Ah…okay. Inichi will have Himiko call Daiki and Uncle Kiyoshi now. Inichi can bring them here swiftly the moment they are ready. Uncle Kiyoshi should be here, too, as he can make reporters squirm. It's important for him to be here for this," she smiled.
"Yeah. He's good in my book," Saitama nodded. He looked over to see Stable Rock working with the chair and how he could carry it better. The powerful earth monster looked over at him. "It would be pretty cool if you carried us in a chair, but I don't know what kind of chair would be used."
"I know…" Stable Rock agreed. "I am…only…getting…the idea…"
At a knock on the door, Mitsumi grimaced lightly. Saitama narrowed his eyes and looked at Blue Ripple. Bright Bolt trotted over to the door to sit in front of it. Overgrown Rover snorted and moved to sit on the edge of the bed to help distract. Blue Ripple grunted, "It's your parents, Saitama."
"Hmm…" Saitama frowned. "What do they want?"
"They have concern for Mitsumi. They wish to come in," Blue Ripple said.
"Do they have to?" Mitsumi frowned. Saitama studied her and sighed hard.
"Decline them. Tell them she's not well and we'll see them at the wedding. They need wedding outfits, anyways, and places to sit," Saitama said. Blue Ripple nodded and conveyed the message. He had to also inform Inichi to help take them away to occupy them with the wedding setup. At another knock on the door, Saitama gave a sharp glare. "No."
"It is Anno. He has a treat for her," Blue Ripple chuckled.
"Oh! Ah…okay. Bring that in," Saitama nodded and ensured they were both covered up. The door opened, and Anno was swift in delivering one of Orotsu's prized takoyaki ice cream delicacy desserts for her.
"If she would like a chocolate lava cake, please let me know," Anno chuckled and walked back out. Saitama was quick to help her eat the wonderful dessert dish, and he chuckled at how her mood was quickly soothed in full.
"I will never decline this dish," she smiled and kissed him softly.
"Good. We'll ensure you get more whenever this weird mood hits," he smiled and squeezed her. "Just don't worry about a thing, okay? You know I'll take the hits now. We both know how pissed off I get when you get sad. I can't stand you seeing sad when you get hit with crap out of your control. Any other time, I get it. Stuff with your dad? I understand that and I'll comfort you. But past stuff that outright hurt you? Worrying about things with slander? It won't fly with me."
"I know it," she nodded. Then she cuddled into him. "I love you."
"I love you, too," he said and kissed her softly. "Don't worry, okay? We'll get through this. And we'll have a new house to check out!"
"Yes, we will!" she giggled with excitement.
"I want a waterfall pool, though," Saitama said. "That's something I will always want. With a moss wall from it. It looks awesome and you like it, too."
"That I do," she beamed.
"Hmm…" Stable Rock grunted and seemed to hiss with irritation. He lowered the chair down after shrinking small and began to pace back and forth.
"Stable Rock?" Mitsumi frowned. He turned and moved to where the balcony window was. He sniffed around and looked at Blue Ripple.
"We need…the plant…one…now!" he growled.
"How do we call him?" Blue Ripple asked.
"Get me…a rare…plant…" Stable Rock said.
"Oh! A Lava Lily! Will that work?" Mitsumi asked. "It's considered very rare and only grows where Fire Flight lived."
"Yes. I shall…ask her…to get one…" Stable Rock nodded and focused. Within ten minutes, a small pot with one of the rare flowers was settled in front of him with Inichi's blue bubble. Inichi was made aware and knew a few of the rare flowers were ready for easy transport. Stable Rock now looked at the exquisite flower and looked at Bright Bolt.
"You want me to eat it?!" Bright Bolt said with excitement.
"No…but…threaten…" Stable Rock nodded.
"Ahh! To lure! Okay," Bright Bolt nickered and trotted up to the red flower. He sniffed it and started to charge up the air to show he was getting ready to bite down. While he did that, Stable Rock sent out a small mental summons to show he caught Bright Bolt about to do something stupid.
Strong, green vines suddenly enveloped the delicate plant from the potted soil to shield it. Little thorns now appeared to deter Bright Bolt in full before a small body like a little, brightly colored hedgehog appeared. His body was covered with various shades of green to bright orange along his body and quills. Glowing emerald eyes glared at Bright Bolt before realizing that Stable Rock was there. Then Blue Ripple was noticed. Now the powerful monster realized the surroundings and saw the humans in the bed. In a wheezing voice, the monster whispered, "What place is this?! Where have I been called?! Such disgust!"
"No…Tangled Vine…" Stable Rock snorted. "All…is well…here. There is…much…for you…to learn…and help…with…"
"No! My child was killed! Murdered by humans!" Tangled Vine snapped.
"Yeah. I had to kill him. I'm sorry about that. He was eating other people. And animals. His whole outside area was covered with bones," Saitama shrugged.
"You…killed my son…?!" Tangled Vine blinked with shock.
"He did. I was so sad by it…but he tried to attack us, too. I couldn't even talk to him like I can with you. His mind was gone," Mitsumi said sadly. "I would have gladly talked to him if he could understand. He had almost killed another when we found him, too."
"This can't be…" Tangled Vine shivered. Then Inichi gently showed him the visions of what was discovered. Mitsumi watched the strong monster shiver again and tremble hard. She looked at Saitama to see him nod at her. She got up and slipped on a robe before slowly approaching Tangled Vine.
She sat down next to where he was on the guarded plant and picked him up to hold him. He found himself clinging to her with sloth-like limbs and pressing into her while he grieved. His chameleon tail wrapped around her arms gently, and he found himself lulled into peace from her soft petting. She cradled him and comforted him. Then he realized that she also must have suffered intense loss.
:I can show you visions of her life.: Inichi offered. It was accepted, and now Tangled Vine was given everything he needed to know. He was shocked and angered at everything he learned. Then a fan set flitted over to let him smell the perfumed scent of rainwater and roses. Even Stable Rock caught the scent to find it rather pleasing.
"You are from Wind Crane, I see," Tangled Vine said softly with his ethereal tone lost. "I saw her once, but did not bother to introduce myself. As much as I am grieved, I am joyful that my son is at peace now. I may be able to bring him back in time. I shall try and do such."
"As long as he helps us," Saitama said and moved to Mitsumi's side to let her feel his touch. "My growing son in her needs me close. Or she gets sick."
"I see. But…why was I called?" Tangled Vine asked.
"Her fans…are prophecy…" Stable Rock said.
"Oh! For monster and humans to…I didn't expect that," Tangled Vine mused. "So, I need to help with this?"
"Your teeth. Yeah. I need to get the teeth from others. I pulled the ones from Blue Ripple already," Saitama nodded.
"You pulled his teeth?!" Tangled Vine asked with shock.
"Yep. And snapped down both Wind Crane's feathers and Blue Ripple's scales. With my hands," Saitama shrugged. Tangled Vine was speechless. He looked at one of the vines on the flowering plant to let it grow out into a thicker branch. Saitama was able to break it off and snap it down. Tangled Vine had no words to speak of and seemed to cringe.
"It's okay, though. You're safe from him," Mitsumi smiled and squeezed the small, powerful monster. "You are a friend now. So don't worry."
"A friend? I…don't know…" Tangled Vine frowned at the idea.
"We're his pets. It's safer that way," Bright Bolt chuckled.
"A pet?! Ah…hmm…" Tangled Vine blinked at the thought.
"Blue Ripple is my pet, though," Mitsumi giggled and got a purring snuggle from the strong water monster. "Such a good scaled kitty!"
"She gives the best snuggles!" Blue Ripple rumbled and closed his milk-white eyes with complete contentment.
"I think…I can be your pet…" Tangled Vine mumbled and closed his eyes to enjoy more of her gentle petting. "I like this…"
"So…can I still eat the flower?" Bright Bolt asked.
"No!" Tangled Vine hissed at him to get Mitsumi cracking up with laughter. "This flower has been touched by me now. It is my main way to come and go if I need to. Right now, though…I think…"
"You want…to stay…?" Stable Rock snickered.
"You could say that," Tangled Vine chuckled. "So…what is going on…?"
"We have to get married for public viewing. It's stupid, but it's gotta be done," Saitama sighed. "Her main worry is that others may show up to crash the party. I'm doing all I can to show it won't happen."
"Hmm…" Tangled Vine mused. "Can we go to where this will take place?"
"I'm sure I need to try on the wedding dress," Mitsumi nodded.
"We're in separate robes, too. We can go," Saitama agreed. "I have my performance suit here. Maybe I should change really quick."
"That's fine. Then we can just worry about me getting ready. I know Kianna will want to do my hair. Oh! My nails need to be done, too. They're growing out. She could come in here and get me ready before I put the dress on, come to think of it. This way makeup won't get on the dress," Mitsumi thought aloud.
"Inichi is sending her now," Blue Ripple nodded. "Let's get this done so we can all rest."
"Yeah. Once the paperwork is signed, I'm looking forward to that dinner! And I'm also going to be on edge on who shows up to pick a fight," Saitama muttered. Mitsumi could only sigh and nod. He pressed loving kiss on her mouth before setting her down on the bed to swiftly dress. Everyone knows that I'll slap whoever upsets Mitsumi. And it will be on live television. Good. It will show I'm not single and ready to kick down anyone that thinks they can get to her. And I'm very curious to see what my pets will do, too! I'm sure they'll get creative and won't disappoint me.
