Battle Scars (Daughter of Aizawa)

Chapter 3: I Have Snacks

Tsuki POV

For the remainder of the week my dad and I train in earnest. We spend somewhere around 3-4 hours each morning before he has to leave to go to UA to prepare for the exams.

Some days are spent running drills and doing exercises to increase my strength, flexibility, and stamina alone. Others lean more toward focusing on my senses to improve my overall awareness in combat. This was mainly done by marking my father's movements with my eyes closed, only being able to use my nose and ears as a guide. And of course we threw in some combat training using weapons here and there. But before we knew it, the day before the entrance exam was here.

We just wrapped up our training for the day and decided to stop and sit for a moment toward the end of the clearing and take a breather.

The early morning haze engulfs us as we fully absorb the scenery around us, taking the time to gaze ahead at the sight before our eyes. It's still faintly dark outside, the sun slowly creeping it's way over the horizon. The view usually isn't necessarily anything too special, just an outlook of the vast amounts of various trees below. But as the light beings to peek its way through the tree tops, I can't help but feel a sense of serenity.

"I'm impressed. For it only being a week, you've improved a lot. I'm proud of you, ya know?" He smirks lightly punching my arm, breaking me away from my thoughts.

"I know.....Thanks dad." I say flashing him a soft smile in return while hugging my knees toward my chest. My tail automatically follows suit, hugging against my ankles. 'I need to do better though,' I can't help but think to myself. My focus begins to wander its way aimlessly back toward the horizon.

My dad almost instantly takes notice of the small shift in my mood. His features soften as a look of concern quickly makes its way to his face.

"What's with the face?" He asks curiously, turning his attention to my direction.

"What face? There's no face." I say shifting my eyes from his gaze in effort to cover for my previous expressions. This causes him to raise an eyebrow.

"Yes there is. Something on your mind?"

"No. I'm fine dad."

"No you're not. I wouldn't be asking you about it if I didn't obviously see that something was bothering you, now would I?" He irritably responds in a matter of fact tone.

I can feel his eyes on me. At this point it's really no use lying to him, he knows I'm not telling the truth.

'Jeez, this man can read me like a book.'

"Ok fineee." I sigh finally giving in.

Relaxing my tail and previous sitting position, I bring my legs down and shift my attention toward him. I pause briefly to gather my thoughts before speaking again.

"I know you said that I've been improving and doing pretty well for it only being a week, but I can't help but think that I could've done a lot better. If I want to be a great hero I need to make sure that I'm always at my best." I explain with irritation obviously present in my voice. Tearing my attention away from him, I look down at my hands before continuing. "I just....feel like I need to do more...."

He takes a deep breath and sighs before speaking,

"Tsu look at me. No one ever starts out knowing how to do everything, trust me. Hell, it took me a little over six years before I was fully able to master my capture weapon. And even then I still had ways to go if I ever wanted to get to where I am now. Every great hero has to start from somewhere. As of right now you have the determination and drive to get you there. You just need to focus on improving your mind and skills to carry you the rest of the way. You'll get there in time, that much I can promise you."