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Around 2 months slowly passed by. With the newly born Beru finally being able to walk without any issues.
In this time, he had also not been fed once by the staff. And he realised that they were probably hoping he'd croak by now.
Seeing him moving around seemed to annoy them greatly.
Beru had always been a perceptive person. Even in his past life as Alexander, he was always aware of what others were planning.
Even with his apparent issues regarding human relations. He may have always been bad at identifying friendly people.
But enemies were always easy to determine for him. He learned all the tell-tale signs.
He could easily discern a fake smile from a real one. In their eyes, he could easily see their true intention.
Window to the soul or not, they always held one's true intent hidden within. Very few could hide them properly.
Beru now had to slowly reorganize his own life. As a newborn, there was nothing he could do against his caretakers. Either legally or... In a manner, he's more familiar with.
He could only stand around and hope for the best. A child is usually protected by his parents. But this was clearly never going to happen.
Mutant Quirks had always been a sore topic for many, ever since they appeared.
Some of the less major mutations were easily accepted by the populace. But Beru's quirk, in all of its glory, was by far one of the worst mutations one could've undergone.
And it also happened at birth, not even giving his parents a chance to get attached to their child before he became what society would describe as a 'hideous monster'.
Now, the caretakers were slowly hatching a plan to get rid of the strange child. Beru had been unnerving them ever since he had been transferred there.
A few of the older staff might've been more acceptant of the mutated toddler. But there were many children in the orphanage.
The more sensible people happened to be occupied during Beru's stay at the orphanage.
And it so happened that the worst scum ended up having to take care of Beru.
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What a surprise! It seems that I was completely right. They were planning something shady.
Well, as shady as it can get. I basically got thrown out in the mountains. Really, a nice bunch, they even left me my blanket.
I made sure to remember their faces though, just for future reference. I don't plan on dying in the wilderness for no good reason.
I can already walk, to some extent. I've actually been walking around for quite a bit already. Those people dropped me off in the evening, and it's already night.
At least I'm be able to get around, for food I can just consume whatever happens by. From plants to animals.
I wonder how a wolf tastes like... Well, I guess I'll have to find out, won't I?
I could hear howls all around me, I was already surrounded by a bunch of wolves. I don't know if they are hungry, or if I'm just entering their territory.
But this is a bit too late to ponder that, isn't it?
The first one to jump towards me was from the back, a predictable tactic, but commendable nonetheless.
As a 5-month-old child, I can't swing my arm with enough force to kill a wolf. But I have confidence in something else.
The wolf took me down with its charge, pinning me to the ground by putting its paws on my chest and sinking its teeth into my arm. Or, trying to anyway.
As the wolf closed its teeth on my arm, I could barely feel anything, but I could see blood coming from its gums.
My exoskeleton was already strong at birth, after consuming some steel and iron it became much harder.
I believe I can absorb the proprieties of what I devour. So... I wonder what I'll gain from eating a wolf.
I opened my mouth and took a bite out of the wolf's hide. My mouth is far too small to take a propper chunk out of him in one go.
But I have time, it seems to be quite stubborn in munching off my arm. It still hasn't managed much by the way.
The second bite was better for me, I bit the wolf's neck, and managed to rip out a good part of its throat.
I was bum-rushed by 4 other wolves. As they all started biting at my limbs and torso. I used my claws to take out the eyes of one, while I kept biting as many as I could.
Suddenly, an unnatural rush of primal rage overcame me. A powerful roar was unconsciously released from my mouth. It made the wolves retreat in the cover of the forest.
Neat, so now I can howl. I still can't speak though. I think there's more to that sound than just a simple howl.
I mean, why were they so enraptured in fear when they heard it?
Maybe it only works on the wolves though. I mean, it's their language, kind of.
Ok, so I do absorb the properties of the things I eat. My smell has improved quite a bit.
Although, I don't know if I'll adopt animal characteristics. And I'm not willing to start sniffing buts and running around in circles. So I'll be watching my diet.
I now have to find a place to sleep. Which isn't exactly hard. I'm already in front of a cave.
Some might say that I'm quite lucky. Immediately found shelter. As soon as I started looking for it.
I even dragged the two wolves I had managed to kill for further sustenance. I don't really want to be eating dirt. Although it probably won't be all that bad.
I bet dirt would even taste better than the baby food at the orphanage.
Oh well, time to hit the sack for the night. Thankfully, the ground doesn't feel all that uncomfortable due to my exoskeleton. I'll build myself a proper 'bed' some other time.
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