(Kai POV.)
Let me tell you something, I've never been called ONCE to the principal's office EVER during my past life. I laid low, did my chores and never backtalked no matter how much the teacher had it against me.
But now, at the age of 6, I'm in the principal's office with my parents as Lukas' parents sits beside him, yikes.
In front of us, Principal Oikawa was assessing various recordings of the backyard.
"Now, we've already heard both sides of the story but unfortunately for you Mr. and Mrs. Daisuke, Lukas is the one who started the altercation, all of these actions Lukas is now suspended for an entire week." Principal Oikawa commented.
*SMACK*
Lukas' father gives him a good smack to the head.
"See what you cause when you're careless? An entire week wasted that you won't learn a thing." Lukas' dad reprimanded him.
"Isn't there another option for this?" She asked, but her expression wasn't one of worry, more of annoyance.
"Unfortunately Lukas' actions ended in another student getting injured, in fact, I'm already being merciful enough, if Lukas continues like this I'll be forced to file a "Mandatory Restriction collar" for him." Principal Oikawa explained.
Mandatory Restriction Collar. These are the same devices criminals are forced to wear in order to nullify the usage of their quirks, sometimes these collars can be requested for certain individuals who're A: Incapable of controlling their quirk B: Have some sort of mental illness that could cause a problem or C: Are deemed too dangerous to use their quirk.
However it's still a new initiative of the government since its being called a "violation of human rights" so there's a lot of debate about it. Still, it's relevant enough to serve as a warning/threat.
The room tensed up a little, there was a little more back to back about the whole situation but that doesn't concern me anymore, I'm currently more concerned about what I felt.
I don't regret decking Lukas in his face, I don't regret breaking his nose, it's just that I have this feeling of nausea that doesn't make me feel good. Like when you win an argument with your parents but then you're like "oh shit, I won a smack in the mouth" and that's what happen plus a month off you Xbox.
In more important news, Tsuyu is fine, a little shaken by the cut but we have a nurse with a skincare quirk so no mark will remain on her skin. She's already home since the schooldays already over but I heard from Tei that Milia stood with her till the end.
Tei, Han and Soma wanted to stay to testify against Lukas but there was already a load of evidence against him. Not that Some could say anything since he was asleep the entire thing.
"Now, with all things clear now, Lukas apologize to Kai and Kai apologize to Lukas." The Principal ordered.
The typical "no sides" apology to "fix" this animosity between the two of us. I looked at him, his nose with traces of blood, his gaze was so sharp I bet he was thinking of cutting me with his claws.
"Sorry Daimon…" Lukas "apologized" to me.
"Apology accepted, just don't do that again and sorry for breaking face." I also "apologized" with my impeccable smile.
He popped a vein as the principal clapped his hands.
"In addition, Lukas, you have to apologize to Tsuyu and make a presentation about why it is dangerous to use your quirk within the school, understood?" The principal looked at Lukas.
"Tch! Fine." Lukas.
"Waste of a good Monday, let's go." Lukas' dad seemed urged to leave.
"Finally, we still have more subject to discuss at home." Lukas' mother did the same and started to leave alongside Lukas.
As a final sign we both locked eyes and I saw how Lukas' upside right fang grew long enough to peek outside his mouth as he grit his teeth and looked at me in anger.
*CLOP*
The door closed and now only my family remained.
"Now, Mr. and Mrs. Daimon, I'd like to express my complete regret and apologies about this entire situation, the animosity between our students have caused great harm to your family and Tsuyu's, rest assured that this won't happen again." The principal apologized to my family.
My father huffed and sighed before getting up with my mother, who nodded in response.
"See you tomorrow Principal Oikawa." I tried to say my goodbyes with my usual smile but this time it was more forced.
The principal just gave me a small sad smile and nodded.
I left the school with my parents, none of us said a word throughout the entire duration of the ride. It felt eternal honestly, the thoughts kept moving around my head and I was genuinely worried about Tsuyu.
She's shy and quiet and therefore a sensible individual, I have no idea how things like this will affect her…since I do know how this can become a problem.
We arrive at home and I immediately get hugged by my parents.
"Sorry...you shouldn't have gone through that." I hear my mom's voice in my ear.
I mean…I kinda was the one who broke Lukas' nose so…I don't get why they're acting like this, not that I'm complaining. We hugged a little more and then we all sat in the living-room.
The rest of the day felt awkward so I decided to sleep early.
'Why was Lukas like that…I can't say I didn't bothered him but he went a bit too far. Why do people react like this when dealing with things they don't like? I just don't get it.' I thought to myself in the darkness of my room.
People are hard to understand, their hatred is hard to understand, I don't know why things like this happen but I wonder, had I handled things different, could I have become Lukas' friend?
I know he hates me now and I don't exactly like him either, words were said, actions were made and now we live how we chose. But what's with this guilt? Is it guilt from seeing him injured? Or was it for my lack of control?
I simply don't have the answer to any of this, all I have is to do and think about is about my future for now. Just train, play, enjoy my life and eventually accomplish my dream.
'I better focus on my flexibility tomorrow.' I thought before I went to sleep.
*KNOCK* *KNOCK*
Or I was planning to when someone knocked at my door.
(Third Person POV, Parent's bedroom)
Kaia and Masaru where on their nightgown and pajamas respectively, Kaia was hugging her husband's back as she nuzzled her face against his back.
"It was a matter of time, Masaru." Kaia spoke softly as she comforted her husband.
"I…I thought it wouldn't happen. That our son would grow up without any prejudice. I know it sounds foolish considering what we know but, I just had some hope." Masaru laments as he places a hand over his head.
"You know this isn't your fault, you couldn't have done anything to prevent this." Kaia.
Masaru stayed quiet as he let out a long sigh.
"Not really…" Masaru muttered.
"Huh?" Kaia.
"It's nothing, I'll go get some water." Masaru said before leaving the room.
'Why do a feel that you're about to do something very stupid?' Kaia thought concerned.
Masaru walked throughout the hallway, his face unreadable as he arrives at the living-room and walks past the couch, he crouches and carefully removes a plank from the floor revealing a small box.
Masaru opens the box and takes out a small piece of paper, he can recall the moment he received it.
And the person he received it from.
It's only a phone number, a dreadful phone number that Masaru wished to forget for the rest of his life. He sighed and gripped the number before approaching Kai's bedroom.
'No matter what happens next, if this is what you want Kai, I won't let you suffer like this.' Masaru told himself as he knocked on the door.
"Yeah?" Kai.
"Son, It's me, I have to talk with you about what happened." Masaru.
"Oh, ok."
With those words, Masaru entered Kai's bedroom.
"Hey…buddy. How're ya feeling?" Masaru asked as laid-back as he could.
"Well, a bit sleepy but overall nice, why?" Kai.
"Y'see, I wanted to talk about what happened in school today."
"I'm sorry dad, but I'm not feeling regretful 'bout what happened. Lukas crossed a line he shouldn't have." Kai defended his stance.
Sure he felt a tad "bad" about what happened but he isn't feeling like it was his fault.
"Haha~ calm down, I'm not here to pull your ear nor anything, to be honest I'm kinda proud that you defended your friend like that." Masaru.
"Hehe~" Kai smiled sheepishly.
Masaru looked at his son, his smile, that's all he wanted for Kai, to smile as freely as he could. Even if he's unaware of what happens behind the scenes Masaru will do ANYTHING for the sake of keeping his son smiling.
"Kai…if you had the chance to get a Quirk, will you accept it?" Masaru asked his son in sadness.
Kai didn't say anything, he just stared at his father in disbelief.
'It's fine Kai, even if things come to worst I won't let you suffer.' Masaru thought as he closed his eyes, expecting a confirmation.
"No." Kai answered firmly.
"Huh?" Masaru was confused.
"I don't want a Quirk." Kai said nonchalantly as he laid down on bed again.
Masaru was confused for a moment but Kai continued.
"I like how I am. My eyes and my hair came from you and mom, so I like them a lot."
He fidgeted a little, thinking hard.
"I guess having a quirk would be kinda cool… but I don't need one."
He looked up, small but sure.
"I'm still your kid. And I like being me. I don't wanna change that."
Kai smiled at his father.
Masaru was astonished, the words his son just said were so deep to him, the fact that Kai has never seen his Quirk-less-ness as something to be ashamed of but rather proof that he's his son…Masaru couldn't help but to feel ashamed of thinking about going through with his idea.
Masaru hugged Kai and whispered to his ear.
"I love you son, don't ever doubt that, ok?" Masaru then left the room without Kai having the time to answer.
Masaru then went to the kitchen and burned the paper down for good.
'If Kai doesn't need you, then I won't need you either. So long as I keep supporting him no matter what will be enough for him, because my son is strong.' Masaru thought with relief.
Yeah, such a quiet, lovely and bittersweet moment for a dad and his son...but there's a little more to that story.
(Kai's Room.)
Kai laid there looking at the ceiling, his thoughts drifted back to what his father spoke about.
'I don' know anything about this world, no main protagonists, antagonists, locations, incidents, nothing. But there's one thing I DO remember, the only spoiler I got was from one of my friends, he talked about this villain that can take and give Quirks away.'
Kai looked at the window into the starry sky.
'I don't know if it was relevant or not but on the off-side that it is, I can't allow my father nor my mother to get involved with such a person. The way my dad spoke gave me some chills, the same chills I get when there's something wrong around me.'
'If there IS such a villain and IF my dad can in fact contact him to give me a quirk I don't even want to think about the consequences it could bring to our family, better let this matter end with me being proud of my condition while I hone my body and mind.'
'And if this EVER comes back to bite him, I hope I'm strong enough to fight that guy…' with those thoughts over, Kai went to sleep.