19 A Tragedy (1/2)

Leo ran through some alleys and finally stopped. He looked around but there wasn't any good place to put the phone at.

”I need to put it somewhere where the monster won't destroy it, but first.. I need to make a call and tell them about the situation. I am pretty sure that they already know that a monster is rampaging around this area, but they don't know the exact location.”

Leo pulled out the phone from his pocket and nervously called the emergency number. He knew what to do, because his dad was a hero and they taught him about emergency numbers in school.

The call quickly connected and a sweet voice of a female answered the phone.

”Hello. What's your emergency? How may I help you?”

”Hello, my name is Leo and there have been an emergency! A giant monster is rampaging through the city and only one hero is fighting it at the moment. Requesting back up!”

”Okay... Excuse me, but how old are you?”

Leo was stunned by the sudden weird question, but he still replied, ”I-I am 14.”

The woman on the other side of the phone sighed and said, ”Listen kid, it's not nice to steal stuff. Please return this emergency phone to the hero you stole it from.”

Leo was completely dumbfounded. What does she mean by that?!

”No! That's wrong! This phone wasn't stolen! My dad gave it to me! My dad is a hero and he is fighting this monster all alone! He is the one requesting the backup!”

”Alright.. What's your dad's hero name then? And don't tell me it's All Might or Endeavor. We have had many All Might foster kids and stuff calling here. Try picking a different one this time” the woman chuckled.

Leo tried to calm himself down, but it wasn't really easy when he talked to this annoying woman.

”His name is Unflamable, he is a middle high ranking hero.”

”I get it.. I get it.. So, I checked out the database and it looks like he had retired years ago due to an injury. I am afraid it's impossible for you to have his phone because every hero that retires, returns all of his equipment including their hero costumes and weapons. He couldn't possibly have kept his emergency phone. I am hanging up, try a different hero next time! Bye!” the woman replied.

”No! Seriously it's the truth! Please don't hang up on me! This phone is my only hope!” Leo pleaded.

The woman thought for a moment before replying, ”Ugh.. Fine.. Bring him to the phone then.”

Leo was losing his mind. Was this person brain damaged?! His father was risking his life, fighting the villain and he had to deal with this dumb woman.

”He is busy fighting the monster. Please, just locate this phone and send backup!”

”I am sorry I can't do that. For all we know this could be a trap laid by some villains. It's a common tactic to use a child to ambush heroes. We have had a similar cases in the past.” the woman replied .

Leo's legs gave up and he knelt on the ground.

'Is there no way to help him? What should I do for her to believe me? Do I have to return back to dad? No, I will only be in his way. I am not strong enough.'

Leo always depended on his dad. He wanted to be like him.

One day, his dad told him an amazing life advice.

'Always remember, when talking to a woman, you need to be kind and gentle. Always listen to everything she talks about. You will definitely win her heart that way. Now, there is a certain kind of a woman, which no matter how hard you try to please or listen to, she wouldn't care at all and will always be rude no matter what you do. We call that a bitch. Kinda like your own mother. Now, don't let her shit get to you. You need to establish your dominance. Never let the bitches hold you down. If you don't do that, you will end up being married to one and your life will be over in an instant.'

I see.

No.

I won't let her. It's impossible.

Let's try it one more time.

'You are the one holding the leash.'

Thanks dad. I will make you proud.

'But don't tell mom I told you that. Especially the last part..'

Oi, don't ruin it.

Leo took a deep breath and replied. ”My father is about to die. I am about die. Would you kindly FUCKING LOCATE MY FUCKING PHONE YOU BITCH?! I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR YOUR BULLSHIT!!” Leo shouted with all of his power.

The woman on the other side was visibly shaken by his outburst and replied,