Footsteps of a Fallen Angel

Chapter 1. You Can Be a Hero Too

An angel in heaven; surrounded by clouds. In a place where everything seemed monotonous suddenly turns chaotic. The angel's veil of innocence is teared away by dark forces; jealousy, manipulation, and despair. Trouble arises in paradise. Heaven is collapsing just like the angel's heart. Slowly turning dark with malice and filled with resentment. And all it took was once simple phone call for the devil to lure the angel into his trap.

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There he is again; smiling. That luminous andhuge heartwarming smile of his. He says that overrated phrase again. As soon as he shows up people are thrilled and welcoming him like he's some kind of God. People are praising him; cheering him on. It's like that for a while.

The talk show hosts begins asking him about his personal life and quirk and he keeps dodging the questions one after another with some ridiculous joke or story.

"You're the number one hero, our Symbol of Peace, don't tell me someone as great as you isn't married! That's crazy." The talk show host asks him with bewilderment.

At that All Might shakes his head, "It's the truth. I am not married."

Okay. That's true. Mom is dead and he hasn't gotten remarried. I can let that slide but...

"Aw, tell me then any kids? Surely that's something that'll have your fans swoon over if you have a beautiful girl or handsome son. Just imagine they'll be aiming to be the mini-symbol of peace!" the host excitingly spoke.

My heart didn't beat with anxiety anymore. I already knew what he'd say.

"Unfortunately no." All Might spoke sheepishly. "I've been rather busy within the hero business..." he continues to explain.

I turn off the TV and threw the control remote onto the couch as hard as I could. My fists shake with rage. I can let slide what he said about not being married but this... this is the one thing I can't let slide. It's bullshit. It's a fucking lie and he knows it.

He's still lying; he's been lying for the past 16 years that I don't exist. Tch, I guess that's not too far from the truth. He doesn't... and will never acknowledge me. I've come to say that out loud to myself but it's difficult for me to accept.

I know he does it to protect my identity and protect me from villains but, he doesn't realize how much it hurts to be neglected by him. He has no idea how horrible it's been having to always lie to my classmates, my teachers, everyone that my dad is a busy business man and that's why he's never with me.

I don't think All Might has ever thought about how I felt when he left to America for the second time. No babysitter will ever give me the attention I wish I'd get from my dad. There's no use in talking about the issue. Even if I tell him... he wouldn't understand.

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Yui my current babysitter called me down for dinner. Yui being in her late thirties did everything she could to coax me into having conversations with her. She's a nice lady but... she's not who's attention I want. Also she's too loyal of an employee to my—to All Might and reports constantly to him about my academic success.

I don't understand why she does it. Even she realizes he's too busy for that. I'm almost certain she wants to help this broken father-daughter relationship; too bad she doesn't realize there's no way to mend it.

Sitting at the table with a serious expression on my face, I see that the table has another place set on the table aside from Yui and mine. I thank her for the meal I see she's prepared but also manage to ask her about the empty spot that's been set.

"I'm sure you're aware your father's come back to japan." She told me, her eyes looking worriedly into mine.

I shrugged. Scoffing a bit I nodded, "He couldn't even send his daughter one message but he has the audacity to show up on the news. I doubt he'll show up to dinner. He was on the news earlier today, something about saving a kid."