I walked downstairs with my armor and gladius. I quietly closed the door to the house as I left. I ran to Jeremy’s house to see if he was there so we could talk this out. When I reached his home no lights were on inside. I peeked through the windows to see if he was sleeping but no one was home. I decided to take a walk to clear my mind.

I was not far from Henesys, and decided to take a trip to Angela’s house. When I finally got to her home it was empty, with the lights on and the front door open. I ran inside to see if she was okay.

“Angela! Angela, you home?!” I yelled
There was no answer. I walked outside her house and starting crying. Then a Tobi hit the ground in front of me. I backed away and took out my shield and sword. I looked around but it was too dark to see anything. Then I felt pain run up my chest and arms, I had a Tobi in me, and it was close to my heart too. I fell to the floor and moaned in pain. Then I heard a conversation:

“So, you are his father aren’t you?”
“Hmph I was actually wondering who’s your father boy.”

I looked up but all I could see was a Devil’s Sunrise and Black Mamba claw attached to someone’s arm.
“That can’t be Jeremy, he isn’t that strong to have such a high level weapon.” I thought
“I don’t have to answer to you… Riku”
“So you do believe that I am Jason’s father.”
“Heh I always knew you were alive, and I have been planning on killing you both.”
“Well we all know that your father is gone for good though.”

Right before I blacked out I heard someone say, “Let’s end this here and now!”

The sun woke me up from my sleep. I was in a sauna robe and in what appeared to be a small home. I had bandages covering up a large cut on my chest. I grabbed my Gladius and walked slowly down the stairs. I saw the man sitting on the couch. He looked stressed.

“Are you really my father?” I asked softly still holding up my sword
“… Yes, I am Jason” he replied without turning around
“If you have been alive this whole time why didn’t you come back?”
“It took me two years to recover, I… was scared to come back.”
“Why?”
“Because, I thought you wouldn’t remember me.” he started tearing

He stood up and turned around to look at me. I stared at him, thinking if I should forgive him. He opened his arms. I dropped my Hero’s Gladius and hugged him hard.

“Dad…” I cried
“It’s okay, I am back now.”

But just when I thought my life could start to look up… it got worse.