Chapter 162: The Fall Begins

We woke up after having slept almost a whole day, to the surprise of both of us the rain was still falling, it was a rare phenomenon that rarely occurred and lasted so long, it was as if it reflected that something terrible is coming or is happening, the fall of someone....I asked Ailane to give me some money, I looked in the other rooms of the abandoned buildings, if there was a tidy room, surely there will also be a moderately good kitchen, I was glad to know that I was right.

『I will prepare you something delicious, wait impatiently to taste my dishes, because when you taste the first bite, you will fall surrendered to my huh』ヾ(*ゝω・*)ノ.

When it came to food I bragged and my ego went through the roof, Ailane looked at me as if I was a weirdo to subsequently give me the money, I was leaving but I still remember the words she said to me before giving me the money.

『If you run away with the money, or spend it on other things, I will be your torment for the rest of your life』.

I could tell that she still didn't trust me at all, I was going a little upset to do the shopping because I knew that she still didn't trust me, but well, I don't know how her life must have been before exactly, maybe yes, from the information I know, she was the daughter of a rich family who lived in a mansion, they got along well with everyone but especially with her brother who loved her very much and equally, but he decided to follow his dream leaving everything behind when he saw that here he would not make it, saying goodbye to his sister Ailane who loved her very much. This shattered the little girl, her brother was the closest person and the one she loved the most, since her brother who would be the successor of the family was no longer there, the position was now taken by Ailane, who since she decided she had no more time for herself, forced to do things for the good of her family, having responsibilities that she did not want despite her age, she was already being prepared so that the stability of her family would not decline when the time came. She realized that her parents did not love her as she thought, they did not treat her badly, on the contrary they treated her well, but it was not the affection of real parents that was what a little girl needed, she felt that everything was already done for her, every time she went out she was always accompanied by servants, she could not play since the servants quickly appeared to tell her that an Ojou-sama should not do that, she had all her schedule in order, at this exact time she had to do this, at this other, and so on. ...And for that very reason that she is an Ojou-sama she must behave as such, always with manners, burdening her even more by forbidding her not to act like herself. She could not hang out with other children her age for the same reason. In other words, she could not be free.

『This my brother had to endure....he was imprisoned in this place and that's why he ran away...no.....he loves me, he loves me, even if he had all that weight he would still be here for me, but he left.....who took him away from me!!!! Who took him away from me!!! My brother was the only thing that brightened up my days....Who is more important for my brother not to choose me!!!!』

At that very moment he remembered small fragments when he spent time with his brother, how he secretly played an instrument in such a way that the sound that came out was beautiful, he told him several times that he likes music very much and that he would like to go around the world so that more people could hear it. Ailane at that time also fell in love with music, and he wanted to become as good as his brother and to be complimented by his brother.

『It was you.... music took my brother away from me..... you took away what I loved most.... now I will take away what you love most....I will destroy music, and I will do it with what you love so much』.

All these years that her family had her burdened for the sake of this same family, she improved her talent with the guitar secretly all this time, and in her first street concert she managed to get her Melodisian as well as the skills already shown, but it was peculiar, it was full of hatred with the music that generated a dark aura showing her total anger. I guess he then ran into Dagger and blah blah blah blah.

But that's no longer the case now, Ailane is no longer the same as she was back then, although she still has unfinished business to do, well, *fingers snap* that's for time to do.

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I was able to go back with the shopping, when I got to the kitchen there was Ailane who was waiting for me.

『You were already late, I was waiting for an eternity, well, what are you waiting for, give me everything quickly, if you want you can get lost somewhere, I'll take care of making the food』.

Serious and with a defiant face it was as if she was telling me an order, I could see how in the kitchen she was practicing with the utensils, I could see pots boiling with just water and different cuts everywhere with the knife.

『You just want to cook because they wouldn't let you before, or am I wrong, Ojou-sama?』（￣へ￣）.

『Shut up you filthy lolicon!!!! Just so you know I've cooked before! How do you think I survived all this time, you'll see, at the first bite you'll fall for me』

Annoyed the little girl took the groceries from me and with a restrained attitude she started to prepare her glorious meals, I was still unsure of this, when I tried to help a little Ailane quickly threatened me by cutting close to my fingers.

『Hey!!! You want to cut me!!!』(ﾟДﾟ;)

『I told you not to meddle! You're to blame』

『And get on with it!!!』-『(I'm again being threatened by an annoying little girl with a knife.....).

Although I tried in various ways to be able to help her with the food she always ended up threatening me either with the knife, with her strong words or just with her threatening look. In the end, even though I was doing my best, the little girl came out with her task.

『Well, it's ready!!! You must feel happy to be able to taste my dishes, but hey, if you like them I wouldn't mind if you order another round.....』

Proudly and with a smile she put on the table everything she had prepared, I was surprised by what I was seeing as everything looked normal and even appetizing, looking back at Ailane who happily told me I could eat. I took the first bite and with as she said, I fell surrendered with just the first bite.

I was lying on the floor for his food, it was as if I had suffered a hard blow just by being able to eat a little. Ailane became alert and was worried about what had happened.

『Hey, are you okay?....Ha...that's what I meant.... everyone falls down before me because no one can bear to eat it!.....si....that's...(it's really that bad.....)』

Ailane was quickly trying to hide her concern again with that attitude of acceptance to herself. I quickly stood up forcefully surprising the little girl.

『.....You were right....I laughed.....but I won't let myself be defeated, if this is a challenge I accept it! I'll finish the food and we'll see who will be the last to fall』.

I grabbed the plate of food and ate as if there was no tomorrow, Ailane was surprised and doubtful about what was happening, she kept watching how that boy kept eating without stopping what she prepared.

『I ask for another round, you won't beat me with so little』.

With still grains of rice by my mouth I showed my empty plate to Ailane, she came back to herself and looked happy but defiant at the same time.

『What are you resisting with, you stubborn boy? You'd better fall before me, I won't let you do it before someone else』.

Proud and happy I took my plate where I showed her a smile, I went to eat when I saw that it was full again, Ailane also served herself and began to eat, at the first bite I noticed that it didn't taste bad, on the contrary, it was delicious, I looked at it and thought about why I fell before eating it, The truth is that it was by surprise, I did not believe that it was so good, although it was also to see her face of concern and disappointment, although it could also be to cheer up the atmosphere a little bit, but I achieved my goal, again I can feel the joy of Ailane on this day.

Before when she started living here she had no choice but to cook for herself, although it is more feasible with the money she took with her to buy food, but she wanted to save and finally experience it herself, when she lived in the mansion she saw the maids cooking, only with the sight and those encounters she could learn or at least imitate them. But her first diner was not entirely pleasant, Ailane after practicing a lot could improve, she handed her first dish to him and cooked for someone, that being was Dagger, but he did not even dare to see or eat it.

『Food? For me? You think someone like me needs to eat? Cut the crap you're giving me!!! I don't need your friendship, we don't have time to play kitchenette!!!! If you want to accomplish your goal leave everything behind!!!! Don't waste your time! You won't achieve anything with that!!!』

Ailane while eating remembered that first experience and words of the parasite, she looked at M who was eating with a smile on her face and Ailane was showing a smile that quickly disappeared it while eating.

『(Of course you can achieve great goals with what you have no use for, there are people who appreciate the small things you do)』

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After eating we got to talking and playing with the cards that were in his room, but time was passing and there was not much to do in this place, and to top it off the rain was still going on, we were watching how the drops were still falling as if there was no end to this.

"Is it really still raining? Nothing can be done, I wanted to show you, to show you the stars and constellations taking advantage of the fact that it is always at night, but I don't think it would be possible because in this city there is too much light』.

I was making a comment so that there would be some noise, Ailane who had heard me and saw again the city with all the lights on and still with rain, had made a decision.

『Well, then we'll do that, I'll take care of turning off the lights while you take care of disappearing the rain, surely with your strength disappearing those clouds will be easy, well, see you』.

Ailane without further ado withdrew without giving me a chance to say a word, but things were already decided, I don't know if she was curious or if she was already interested, besides she will really turn off all the lights in the city? If she does what she says, but well, I'll just limit myself to what she said. I went to my God Form and I was charging a ball of energy that at the moment of exploding in the sky would cause a current of air that would keep the rain away.

『Well』

When I threw it I was surprised what happened, as soon as I threw it my attack instantly disappeared, I was confused about this so I tried again, but it was the same, it disappeared anyway, this time I switched to my Lucario Form and threw multiple Aural Spheres but it was the same story, they disappeared when I left the building.

『I guess it's because of the water』.

Upon contact with the water I quickly return to my base state, there's no stopping it, it's hopeless, apparently everything coming from me and everything from me have the same logic, my attacks disappear because of the contact with the water, I'm kind of confused and disappointed, I still keep thinking that the worst guy I run into is someone controlling me water. I guess I would do the same thing the parasite did to Suu and eliminate him fast.

I went back to my God Form and I would do the same attacks that Hiro does, this one when doing his moves generates a powerful chaos around him, I will use that force to create a powerful air current and clear the sky. I got ready and threw my fist, a powerful current of air came out, I managed to dissipate some clouds but they quickly reappeared, I did it several times but the rain continued, my attacks did not have the power as Hiro does, I was about to give up and I did not see another way to achieve it, until something came to my mind.

『Of course, the Hakai』

It was the best option, there is no direct contact on several occasions, you just have to aim, throw the energy and it will disappear, although there are several types of how to throw the Hakai, the visible energies, an example would be the Toppo attacks, another would be the invisible and intangible as I call them, which is the Hakai attack that we all know with our hands.

『That's the one I have to use』.

I was prepared, there was a piece of cement on the ground and I placed my hands in that position, I made an effort and without further ado I performed it.

"Hakai!!!』

To my surprise and I was expecting it, nothing happened, the piece of cement was still lying on the ground. This was strange to me since I had been able to use it before, the first time I used it was in our first encounter with Mira, I concentrated all my energy that changed abruptly and I was able to perform a Hakai energy attack, the second time I used it was when I was fighting with the Hero, I used it to free myself from his prison of light, and I think nothing else, right? At that time my energy changed to Hakai energy and I could achieve it, but it was not only that, in those moments the only thing I thought about was to destroy and nothing else, if I'm not wrong the logic to use the Hakai is to have nothing else in mind but to destroy, destroy your emotions, destroy your thoughts, do not care about the rest and only think about destroying... Right! I also used it when I destroyed Ailane's accumulated attacks.

I looked at the sky again, the rain was still falling, if it was with that logic and I could already before perform it I just have to put it into practice and master it, I concentrated and eliminated my thoughts, I raised my hand and said the words.

『Hakai!!!!!!』

I pointed to the sky, the clouds and the rain, nothing happened and I just lowered my head for another failure, it seems that it will not be so easy to master it, and it was clear, you have to have years of training in addition to an expert in the subject who is your teacher, it must have been pure luck or the moment that I used it in those days ....

I looked outside again and noticed that the rain was disappearing along with the clouds, but at the same time the lights of MidiCity were disappearing too, I could see from the front row how everything was turning off and being plunged into darkness, returning to my Human Form I was.

『Oye』

Someone touched my back where I didn't avoid being startled by how sudden it was.

『HAY!!!! But don't be scared little one!!! You just show up when everything gets dark』

I tearfully complained to Ailane who didn't understand what had happened.

『I don't know if you have the attitude of a child or that of an adult』-『But well, I'll remember that childish little cry for a long time and I'll laugh about it』.

I was still with tears in my eyes looking at Ailane for being able to tease me and show her a side that even I didn't know myself, she quickly smiled at me and stood next to me.

"Didn't you say you were going to show me the stars? Take advantage of the time we have』

At this I just laughed helplessly, lifting my side so I could show her the constellations and stars, although I don't know if this universe has the same as the ones I learned. That day we spent most of the time sitting on the edge of the building looking at the stars together.

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It was still raining, in a minimart establishment the people of the city were doing their daily shopping, people of all kinds came, students, housewives, office workers , etc etc etc.

『Here's your change sir!!!』-『Come another day and maybe it will help you too!!!』-『Thank you for your purchase!!!! That looks heavy, if you want I'll take it to you!!!!』-『Hey kids come here, have this candy, don't worry it's free.....thanks for your purchase!!!!!!』

In the cashier who was receiving all the customers was Hiro, always with that attitude that characterizes him also attended to those who came. Hiro in order to have profits decided to work, and the only place he was allowed to work was here, it was necessary and important, but compared to the beginning he could not stand it anymore, his whole body was trembling and looked like a mannequin, maybe it was due to the concern in mind to continue saving people, now he works like anyone else.

『Thank you very much again Hiro-chi, you can take a few tails this time for the children』.

The one who spoke was an elderly gentleman who was the owner of this shop, there were more employees before but now the only one is Hiro, grandpa doesn't make much profit because he is too good and many times I helped those in need.

『Serious!!! Thank you very much grandpa!!!! 』

Hiro seeing the tails shelf this one was surprised, this one was full before, but now it was with empty spaces, and it wasn't because people bought. Hiro didn't take importance and again switched to his smile.

『Today we did have a better day, let's pray that tomorrow will be the same ,what do you think, Hiro-chi』.

『Yes, tomorrow and the next, and the next we will grow even more and this place will be as full as it once was!!!!! Don't get discouraged grandpa !!!! Those who have a winner's mentality, those who strive and especially those who are good ,life rewards them!!!!』

『Hohohohoho.....hopefully it will be like that one day, thank you again for cheering me up another day Hiro-chi, I wait for you with open arms another day』

『Yes!!!! I'll be back another day grandpa!!!』 』

Hiro was leaving the ATM with the refreshments he grabbed earlier , with a smile and waving his hand Hiro was saying goodbye to the grandfather who this also friendly waved his hand, the grandfather was cleaning the place, when he arrived at the ATM he noticed that on the floor there were black ashes, that likewise there were ashes in the ATM.

Hiro walked through the rain with a smile, he didn't mind getting wet, suddenly the rain stopped and Hiro stood still, while the other people were walking calmly, Hiro looked up with a lost look and he didn't move again. He tapped his cheeks and was again with his smile. People passing by could see something strange now that the rain was gone, there was a path of ashes along the street.

*TOC TOC TOC TOC TOC TOC TOC* Someone desperately knocked on the door of a house as if there was no tomorrow, for the people who lived here knew whose characteristic knock it was.

『It looks like he already came, yes, look who it is, it's your brother Hiro-chan』.

A lady who was with a baby in her arms opened the door, where she found on the street that the one who was knocking was Hiro, the little Hero with a smile was present, they let him pass to the house where they offered him some groceries, Hiro was in the house of a family formed by the father, the mother and a 1 year old baby, as the light recently went out the family was illuminated with candles all around the house.

『Donta bebe....Aqui ta!!!! Donta bebe.....Aqui ta!!!!』-『Listen carefully, if you want to become someone you can trust when you grow up, take me as an example!!!! Always with a smile and a raised fist, you will give people confidence just by that and remember, the bigger you are, the better you will be!!!!』

Hiro was playing and hanging out with the boy who the two got along well, the way he met this family was not because Hiro helped or saved them, on the contrary, they gave him a hand, although he does not take it that way. Seeing that he was alone and with no one ,as someone with little heart they helped him.

『Are you helping me? Wait what?!!!! No no no no no no no no!!! I can't get help, I mustn't !!!!! A Hero doesn't need help, he refused me!!!』

But it was too late when he realized, that couple already did too much for this boy, they even offered him to live here, but Hiro refused completely saying that there are more people who need him. But well, even though they are helping him, Hiro will never accept and will turn a blind eye when they help him. The door opened, it was the father of the family who had arrived, he greeted Hiro and then they both started playing with the baby.

『Eh? What's wrong? You look a little down, sir』

Hiro said without further ado when he saw the gentleman better, he worried and sweating decided to tell him.

『It seems that we have problems with the company and they decided to make obscure moves and contracts..... but don't worry, it's only temporary, we will get out of this, as you always say Hiro, those who make efforts are always rewarded!!! hahaha, right? 』

『That's right Sir!!!! Very well said!!! With a father and mother like you and a brother like me , this child will be the best person in the world!!!! I guarantee it, but if you have problems I can help you, Heroes are for everyone!!!』

Hiro who again raised his fist in front of the family, the baby seeing this, every time he sees Hiro doing that pose, the baby raises his hands laughing with joy.

『I thank you but, fists and disasters won't work this time, you need to negotiate and have some logic in these matters, I wish I can fix it easily like you destroy the monsters』.

The father scratched his head worried but firm, Hiro who stood looking deeply at him had understood that and something else.

『That's right!!! I'm not very smart!!!! But if you need help in something I'm an expert in, don't hesitate to call me, not even that, I'll be there!!!!』

Hiro said without hesitation, the parents laughed heartily at Hiro's attitude, where unexpectedly a high-pitched but childish voice was heard.

『A.....help...a...yu..daaa』

It was the baby who spoke happily from his crib, the parents and Hiro were surprised by this as it was his first words, the father took his son in his arms and twirled around with him, while the mother wanted to cry for joy. Hiro quickly stood still, it will be because of what he heard or it will be.....but quickly turned to a smile.

『That's right!!! You say help and I'll come to save you!!!! No, the police, your parents and other people will come to help you, now try to say Hero!!! no, even better, say Superhero!!!!』

Hiro was happy with the moment he was having with this happy family that he has for a while if things go well, he spent more hours in that house but it was time to go, he was leaving happily waving his hand while the whole family said goodbye to him.

The mother, when she saw the sidewalk, noticed that there were traces of black ashes, as well as the father who noticed that in several parts of his living room where Hiro spent the time, there were black ashes as well.

Hiro with many things even more than before went to the place where he was most needed, he went to that alley of the city, took out the manhole cover and went down with all the things he had in hand.

"Welcome Hiro-onii-san, wake up Nickel, where is he?

Balt welcomed as always Hiro first, as he looked around the place he noticed that his brother was not there, quickly someone was stalking Hiro on his back who didn't hesitate to jump in.

『Here I am Hiro-nii-chan, welcome hahahaha』

Nickel threw himself on Hiro's back who, because of the surprise and the things he was carrying, ended up falling on the ground.

『That hurt!!! hahaha!!! good strategy Nickel, your future as a Hero is promising!!!』

Hiro with his little hand and thumbs up congratulated the little boy, Hiro showed and gave them everything he brought, the pair of brothers was happy, Hiro seeing the armchair noticed that in front there was a little table with macaroni.

"His older brother was here?

『That's right, but he just brought us this and left quickly, but he looked a little tired, I'm worried about Onii-sama.....』-Balt looked and remembered the time he spent with his older brother-.

『That cheapskate, but I'm glad he's still coming, he's a good brother!!!! Well, let's get to work then-!!!! I don't know how to cook but with you guys I know it will come out as tasty as possible!!!』

Hiro with his fist raised cheered the place, the brothers shouted with joy a yes that made the little Hero happy, Hiro this time would help but mostly it's the little brothers who prepare it, but they would never refuse if Hiro decides to help. They prepared everything but in the process Hiro would cut the vegetables quickly and even violently, the fire at full blast that even hit Hiro.

『That's hot!!!! But it doesn't matter the bigger and more powerful the better!!!!』

The brothers were amazed by Hiro's maneuvers, with that's what it looks like when this lively boy gets cooking. The curry was ready and Hiro served the brothers carefully and with a smile.

The brothers were eating sitting on the couch while Hiro was standing on the side of the place. Hiro looked at the brothers and put aside his half-finished plate, he was with a warm smile that he didn't notice Balt was pulling his clothes.

『Hiro-nii-chan, is something wrong?』

The little boy asked Hiro who this with a smile asked why.

『It's just that since Onii-sama looked a little bad, I thought you were also bad, when Onii-sama was there he acted like nothing was wrong but I could feel that he was the same, but now with you coming it feels strange, you used to never fall down when Nickel would rush at you, and also you're not so careful when handing over the food plate. ..your reactions and words were exaggerated...not to say many other things that I find curious...I know it's sudden but ..... it's like you were acting and faking everything』

Balt was very worried about Hiro, he didn't want him to also be like his brother Titan who although he hides it, his brothers knew that he was suffering, now for fear that the same thing would happen to Hiro he decided to tell him what he thought. When Hiro heard this, he was shocked and did not know how to react.

At that very moment he remembered when he spent time with M and told him the same thing about acting and pretending, Hiro did not know what to say at that very moment and just stayed in his world looking at nothing, not knowing that under his feet again the black ashes were gathering.

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