Chapter 56: Sweet, Sweet Memories!

Chapter 56: Sweet, Sweet Memories!

Shit! What is the date? Miles asked with panic.

23rd of December. Coin said with a snicker and connected the call.

You brat, you left the house and havent called me since! Evelyns angry voice was heard in Miles's ears.

Hi, mom. I missed you. Miles could only say, as he awkwardly slimed at Evelyns projection on the screen. She was as graceful as ever. She was wearing a white lab coat over her black dress, and she had glasses over her almond-emerald eyes. Her raven hair was knotted behind her head.

I am sure you did! Evelyn snorted, then looked at the screen lovingly. She couldnt stay mad at her son, even though she still had a lot to say. The change was so sudden, as if spring sun born after a heavy snow.

When are you coming back? She asked.

I will be there for the new year of course, Miles answered hurriedly.

You better be. Evelyn said sternly and asked, Have you talked to Merlin? He will not be able to come this year.

I havent spoken to him yet. I have been a little busy lately. Miles confessed then changed the subject, Is Uncle Adam coming?

Adam was Evelyns older brother. He was a scientist like Evelyn but was too busy, thus he would rarely show up. But he was like a role model to Miles when he was small. Later, as Miles grew up, and Adam got busier, they couldnt see each other as often. But they were still in touch.

Oh, what a great idea. It has been ages since he came home. I will make him come this time and have some quality time with his niece and nephew. Evelyn nodded with approval.

Alright, mom. I will be there for the new year dinner. Miles said and wanted to hang up, but Evelyn gave him a deadly stare.

4 days before, no excuse. She said and ended the call.

As fierce as ever. Miles could only sigh. Evelyn was kind and understanding, but she had a few things that made her show her brutal side. One of them was the special days. On those days everyone had to be present. Last year when Merlin had just started his military service, Evelyn called him and Merlin said his superior was not letting him go. Then a day later, Merlin was escorted to Cross mansion with the fastest aircraft in the base. When Evelyn was angry, even Gods would run.

Grandpa, Grandpa! The four years old boy with sky blue eyes jumped on the one-armed man. The man had a military uniform with many insignia on his shoulders. He was one of the three generals of the army, Mercer Cross, also known as, Cruel Heart. His face was absolutely unconnected to his moniker when he was looking at the four years old boy. People working in the army would suspect him of being possessed or someone wearing his skin if they were to see him now.

Loyalty has no price, because if you are able to buy it, then others can outbid you! Mercer nodded with content and said, Your mindset will be your biggest power, so carve it from now.

How come our character can define our powers, Grandpa? Miles asked with a confused face.

When you grow up you will realize the world is much broader than you've ever seen. Superpower awakening is just the beginning. When we grow stronger, then we really awaken our ultimate forms.

A month later,

Miles returned to the house with his eyes red from crying his eyes out. When Malcolm and Evelyn took him to the awakening, he failed. He failed to awaken his superpowers. His future got crushed before it even started.

Grandpa! Miles ran to Mercer with tears falling from his adolescent face. But when he saw Mercers face, he froze where he was standing.

From today onwards you are not a Cross. Dont you dare to own this name ever in your life! Mercer said with a cold, expressionless face, to the crying toddler. Miles's eyes went blank as he fell onto his knees. Granp

I am not your grandfather! Mercer said and turned to enter the house.

Father! Evelyn roared as she hugged Miles. Malcolm also looked at his father with a disappointed face and went to hug his son and wife.

A day later,

I knew you were trash since you were born. A seven years old girl said arrogantly. She was standing at the door, staring down at Miles with contempt.

Go away, Marcela, Miles said with dead eyes. He cried all night long until nothing else remained there. Until he realized crying was useless.

Hmph! You act proudly, still? Marcela arrived in front of Miles and slapped his face. Five fingers appeared on the toddler's face. We are hero Cross. We are saviors of the innocent! We dont need useless trash. So, dont act arrogant!

Why do you even bother? 10 years old Merlin arrived. He was dashing even when he was young. His blue eyes pierced Miles as if he wasnt there. Dont waste your effort on useless trash. Lets train more and show everyone we Cross are strongest.

Brother is right, Marcela said. Turned to spat on Miles and left the room. Miles lied on the ground, listless. I will not cry! I swear I will not cry! He talked to himself as he punched the ground.

With a jerk, Miles woke up in his dark lonely room. Coin was at the desk, reading articles. Miles hesitated for a while, then returned to sleep.