requested by amazingmagicgames12 (mentions blood)

Keigo didn't want a new baby brother

his life was already bad as it is

he was just 7 years old and he was living in poverty

food was scarce and adding another mouth to feed was pointless

his mother and father already neglected him so why would they add another child to the mix?

a baby was expensive, and Keigo knew they didn't have enough money for it

he heard his mother scream

but it wasn't the types of screams the little boy was used to

he had witnessed murder

he had killed

he had done everything needed to survive

and he wouldn't be killed off by this new baby's needs

the screams soon stopped

and now crying was being replaced

it was annoying

and it was endless

Keigo had just had enough

if this new brat wasn't going to shut up then he would make him

opening the door to the room where the birthing ritual began he entered with the full intent of hurting the newborn

the walls were barren and the floor was covered in empty bottles of beers, some shattered, spreading glass everywhere

it was far from perfect, but it was what Keigo had to deal with

in the middle blood from his mother also covered the floor

she was sleeping soundly after the amount of effort and pain she had just endured

not that he cared

she didn't care about him

she was merely obligated to take "care" of him since he was her son

the quirk less woman merely kept him close at night for warmth and protection

once Keigo had obtained his quirk she became much more interested

seeing they were basically knives in shapes of feathers

she used him as a human shield

against trespassers like criminals and many types of thugs

but also against the harsh elements that came with living in a rough environment

the only reward he got for his efforts

were an endeavour doll

it wasn't food or water

but it was something that he could use to comfort himself when things got extremely tough

and in no way in hell was he sharing this small comfort with this...thing

the creature was still crying loudly and annoyingly

shaking movements could be seen in the medium-sized box next to his mother

with a scowl and a fist clenched he readied his attack to shut it up

Keigo walked slowly and menacingly towards it

hatred towards this thing was almost as strong as his hatred for his father

once he had found out his mother was pregnant he practically leapt out the window, stating "it would get too crowded and that they were on their own"

he didn't try to bring Keigo along, he left them here in this pit with them

the only thing he would have to thank him for was having a bird quirk which he had inherited from, whilst his father had feathered hair and bird legs, whilst Keigo was blessed with beautiful red knife-like wings

but even though they shared similar traits, the only reason he came back today was that he was obligated to deliver his other son

he didn't even acknowledge his presence

simply passing by him like he was nothing

he locked the door behind him as his mother's contractions started

but by the looks of it with, no sign of his father in the room, he had run away once again

only Keigo knew it was for good this time

part of Keigo hoped that was the case

but another part wished he would come back, so he could punish him for all he did

more desperate crying took him out his thoughts

it was so loud!

Keigo was just a few steps away from what he intended to do

as he walked closer with a fist ready

the thing was now in his sight

Keigo stopped

the baby had the body of a normal child

but his head was something to behold

it represented the animal that went by the name of raven

black fluffy feathers covered the entirety of his face

a beak opened wide that allowed cries of agony fill the walls

Keigo shook his head

he didn't care, he.didn't.care! he repeated in his head

a shaky fist raised back into the air

he needed to shut it up, it would alert bad guys or even villains

Keigo was ready to make an impact with his fist to its beak

but before he could

the babies eyes opened to look at him

it seemed the red orbs could see into Keigo's soul

the eyes were so big compared to his tiny body

so much innocence and wonder was filled in those glossy blood red eyes

the creature's sobbing stopped as those beautiful eyes made contact with Keigo's golden

Keigo couldn't do it, he just couldn't

as he was about to retract his fist of misplaced anger

a force stopped them as contact was made

the tiny raven's fingers were loosely grabbing onto Keigo's

Keigo stared at the child with surprise wondering what was going on in its head

the baby babbled in full interest, like Keigo's hands were the most interesting things in the world

Keigo felt himself melt to the floor, happily content with the child discovering his hand

it was only a few minutes before the baby stopped playing with the red-winged boy's fingers and looked at him expectantly

"I don't know what you expect of me buddy" Keigo couldn't help but laugh, this little creature had his head cocked in a confused position just like what his head represented

the baby held it's arms up to Keigo

the little boy knew exactly what the raven wanted

complying he lifted the child out of the dirty box and into his own arms

as the baby wrapped its arms around the winged boy's neck he couldn't help but worry of how tiny this little thing was

its bones were as thin as the bird they represented and the small black fluffy blanket that was the only creatures covering of his decently hung so thinly

such a tiny thing would never survive on its own, Keigo decided

keigo's arms began to get tired, so to ease them he placed the child in his lap as he sat crossed legged, wings spread around them to protect them from anything that wanted to cause them harm

the little raven looked up at with him

and smiled

Keigo couldn't help but cry

that little smile was the definition of pure

the only pureness he had ever experienced in this dark and horrible world

Keigo made an oath to protect that pureness

"it's ok little buddy, I'm Keigo, your new big brother, and I'll always be here to protect you" he reassured the little raven, stroking his feathers, they were so extremely soft, but oh so delicate Keigo knew

he looked to his still unconscious mother

he knew she wouldn't take care of him properly

the only way Keigo survived was because he had two people looking over him until they deemed him able to make decisions for himself,

5 he was

she was hopeless and wouldn't be able to provide what his little brother needed

so from now on

whatever his baby brother needed

Keigo would make sure to provide

and what he needed now was a name

Keigo pondered hard

to survive this world, this little guy needed a tough and powerful name

something as powerful as the darkness that surrounded them

how the night seemed eternal in this world

he would keep this child's pureness safe from shadows that haunted them

"Welcome to the world fumikage tokoyami, it sucks, but I'll try and make it barrable" Keigo laughed as he hugged the raven closer

tokoyami laughed sweetly as he reached out to keigo's giant red feathers

(so adorable) Keigo sighed happily

he didn't care what he needed nor had to do

he would protect his new baby brother

no matter what the cost