An Ancient Bastard.

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{POV Ryuu.}

The walk back to the fortress was slow as the after effects of being consumed by my rage was heavy.

I knew War Manipulation was dangerous, but still that was unexpected. I guess I underestimated the potential or wickedness of what it truly is. Looks like I'm going to have to study and focus more so that I won't fall prey to my own ability.

Mei, Tsuyu, and Toga were quiet on the way back which pained me as I saw the looks of worry and concern on their faces.

Mei looked like she was doing her best but I was able to see that her smile seemed forced.

Tsuyu was still softly humming, but I was able to feel the occasional shaking from time to time.

Toga was smiling brightly as it looked like she wasn't bothered, but she wasn't able to hide the look of worry in her eyes as she looked at me.

"I've caused you all to worry," my voice was heavy as I spoke. "For that I apologize. I didn't expect to be so consumed by my own rage. But still that's no excuse for allowing myself to fall prey to it. After tomorrow and until the day of the tournament I'll be going into an isolated meditation so that I can strengthen myself."

The girls stopped for a moment as they all looked at me with a look of understanding.

"Where are you planning to go tomorrow?" Toga asked with a questioning eye.

"Tartarus. I need to invite a special guest of honor. But I'm a little confused as I doubt All For One would be locked up in Tartarus." I smiled slightly as a twang of pain ran through my body.

"So I'm a little interested in who it is I'm inviting."

The girls agreed as they also had looks of confusion on their faces. Mei did mention that I should ask Kurogiri and see if he might know since he used to work for All For One.

When we finally got back to the fortress I was surprised to see both of my parents with intense looks of worry and tears on their faces. They both rushed over almost tripping over themselves as they embraced me in a warm hug.

They told me everything that happened when All Might and a certain group of teachers came to their house. The media, the bullshit arrest, and mother even explained with a little too much enthusiasm on how she almost stabbed All Might.

"You should have seen the look of shock and wonder on not only All Might's face, but the others as they couldn't believe what your mother did, Ryuu."

My father took a small sip as he explained how proud he was of what mother did. He even went on to say that he almost activated the house's security measures if the worst happened. Which made me smile.

"Well I'm glad that both you and mother weren't harmed. I almost axed a guy because of it," I kissed my teeth as I shook my head. "Still I wish I would have been there when mom almost stabbed All Might."

My father laughed as he patted my back while smiling. "That asshole had it coming for daring to target my wife. And I wouldn't have blamed you if you did. Now I'm going to finish my drink and head to bed. You should do the same."

I said goodnight to my father as he quickly finished his drink as he left. While he left I turned to Kurogiri as I handed him the metal arrow that was gifted to me.

"So do you know of the person I'm supposed to invite from the arrow Kurogiri?" I asked with interest in my voice as I took a drink.

"Well this is definitely from All For One's second best sniper. And I know for a fact that he isn't locked up in Tartarus," Kurogiri's eyes seemed to widen as it looked like something clicked. "Well you're in for a surprise Ryuu. You'll be meeting with someone very important."

"Really, well who is it?"

Kurogiri smiled as he started to chuckle. "Hold on, hold on. If I know All For One he intended for this to be a surprise meeting. Have you heard of the Hero Public Safety Commission?"

I had to pause for a moment before I remembered who they were as I nodded my head as my curiosity and interest started to peak. Kurogiri did the same as he handed back the metal arrow as he poured me another drink.

"She used to work for them, and did a lot of dirty work for them, killing off corrupt heroes until she objected. And that's all I'll give for now." Kurogiri finished as he started cleaning an already clean glass. Ignoring me.

Well this should be a very interesting meeting then, hopefully they allow me to take her out. If not then it'll be quite the interesting release date. Still there is something that I need to talk to the girls about.

I sighed as I finished my drink before saying goodbye to Kurogiri and thanked him for the information as I left, sending out a group text to the girls. Telling them that I had something important to tell them. They responded rather quickly saying that they were already in our room

You know sometimes I'm at a loss on how they are so sensitive to things or they just know something is off. I wonder if they are able to read my thoughts sometimes. If they are then that would be a terrifying thing.

When I finally made it to my room Mei, Tsuyu, and Toga were already waiting on the bed with smiling faces and wearing their sleepwear.

Mei patted her thighs as she invited me to lay down as Tsuyu and Toga started to pout as it looked like they wanted to do the same.

I only smiled as I slowly walked to the bed as Tsuyu and Toga grabbed my hand and laid me down on Mei's thighs as they laid on my chest.

"So what is it that you wanted to talk to us about Ryuu. Your text said it was important," Mei spoke softly as she rubbed my temples. "I've never seen you so exhausted after you used your abilities."

"I agree with Mei, ribbit. I've never seen you like that before, I had to start humming in order to bring you back and I haven't had to do that since the U.S.J. incident." Tsuyu spoke softly as she raised her head.

Toga remained quiet as she rested her head on my chest while looking between Mei and Tsuyu with intrigue. Tsuyu started to explain what happened after the U.S.J. to Toga as Mei explained what happened in Middle school.

I also brought in my point of view when I was consumed by my rage. After Toga listened to the stories I felt her embrace me with a firm hug.

"That's cruel, do you think it'll get worse the stronger you become?" Toga asked with concern in her voice.

"I believe it already has," I sighed as I looked at the girls. "When I was so consumed by my rage earlier a sweet and soothing voice started speaking… tempting me. Telling me to let my rage consume me and to forsake everything."

Mei, Tsuyu, and Toga froze for a second before they started asking questions about what the voice said. They also asked if I was still hearing the voice with worry in their voice.

"Yes, but barely. It only gets louder the more I focus on it, but it's not tempting me, only speaking to me like a mantra." I closed my eyes as I focused on the voice as it started getting louder. Until it was clear.

"Red; just a sea of red. Hate; like an unquenchable fire. Slaughter; forsake all and destroy all in your path. Fury; release everything, abandon all restrictions. Blood; consume and wash yourself anew. Kill; everyone and everything, leave none breathing in your wake."

But after I finished the mantra I felt the atmosphere around me change as when I opened my eyes everything was frozen except Mei, Tsuyu, Toga, and I.

Motherfucker.

[Do you kiss your mother with that mouth Ryuu. Oh, wait you do.] A clear yet deep voice echoed across the frozen space as a figure started to melt into existence.

[Hello, again Ryuu,] Ancient spoke in a brisk manner as his voice smoothed. [And hello you lovely ladies, don't you all look amazing.]

"What do you want Ancient, was that your doing. Tempting me with that voice?!" I looked at, Ancient who stood there with fury in my voice.

"Mei, Tsuyu, Toga. This is Ancient. He's what you'd call a God or a concept." I spoke out loud but when I turned to face the girls I was surprised that they seemed to be frozen as they looked pale until color returned.

Mei was the first to react as she looked at me with a surprised expression then back to Ancient, then back to me as her smile widened.

Tsuyu came right after as she did the same as Mei, but when she looked at me again she had a look of wonder and amazement on her face.

Toga was a little different as she didn't have a surprised or stunned expression on her face after. Her eyes held deep love and affliction as I never felt before.

I was confused and worried as I turned to face Ancient.

"What did you do to them Ancient? Tell me!"

[Oh, nothing really, we just had a little talk, the four of us that's all. If anything you should be thanking me,] Ancient laughed as the space started rumbling. [They really do love you Ryuu. They didn't even flinch when I told them who you really were.]