With his mother being unwilling to spend even a penny more on her children, Daniel didn't have any choice in learning martial arts other than using the internet. And if you can find some porn, you'll have no problems in finding videos about making your body stronger and punches harder.

Street Workout was his choice for building his body and Muay Thai for hitting things. The summer break started just two months after the fighting incident, so before a new school year, Daniel did have as much as five months. And as there weren't many things to do anyway, he gave his all to the training.

Daniel was more than satisfied with his progress - even if there was no one to compare in the first place. He gained some muscles. His punches became more accurate and fast. The coordination of his movements improved a lot. All things combined, it added him some confidence about his plans for the future.

Unexpectedly, he was given an opportunity to test his newfound power even before the new school year started. His mother brought a new man again, and this one didn't look friendly.

"Hey, brat," the man barked in Daniel's direction, "go buy me a beer and then take your sister somewhere. Your mommy and I will have some fun today, so don't even think about bothering us. Chop-chop!"

Daniel just returned home from his training session, and he wasn't in a mood to do errands for some asshole. Thankfully, Lisa was at her friend's place. Unlike her brother, she was able to get along well both with girls and boys. Without her, he can go all out.

"No problem, mate. Just give me 500$, and I will do it."

It was just a not so polite way to say "fuck off", and the man understood that very well.

"Hey babe, your son sure has some balls. Should I teach him how to respect adults?"

Of course, you can't expect anything good from this woman. She just nodded in agreement.

"Danny, watch your mouth! This person can become your new dad, apologize right fucking now!"

Of course, she would scold her disobedient son and not a potential lover.

Daniel was fed up with all this bullshit. This scene wasn't a new experience for him. In the last five years, he was often forced to do the bidding of his mother and her various boyfriends. It wouldn't save him from being called stupid idiot, useless trash, or hopeless parasite. It wouldn't keep him from being hit, slapped, or kicked. He endured enough.

"C'mon, try and teach me respect for the adults. I give you my full attention."

Daniel smirked. His body was still sweaty after all the workout he did just a little bit before. His breathing is fast and deep, his blood boiling in anticipation of that will happen next.

The man didn't treat that kid seriously. If you ask anyone who will win in a fight - a barely fourteen years old boy, or an adult man in his thirties, then everyone would give you the same answer. The man was more than one head taller and at least 20kg heavier. But when it comes to the actual fight, people usually underestimate how big a difference could give proper training in martial arts and some natural talent.

Daniel was still considered an amateur in Muay Thai, but he was very talented, even if he didn't know it yet. In contrast, the man never was trained in anything at all. He was a typical middle-aged guy with dad-bod.

The so-called "future dad" approached his so-called "future son" in a relaxed manner and tried to grab his shoulder, obviously, without the expected result. Daniel knew how to keep the distance, and he immediately entered the battle stance.

"Oh, you want to fight back, boy? Babe, you wouldn't cry if I hurt him a little bit, right?"

How could he treat this little kid seriously? For him, it is just a little game to play.

"I don't know why this child is suddenly so unruly. He never was like this... Give him a lesson on my behalf as well."

The woman who was supposed to be Daniel's mother added lazily.

The man tried to hit the kid's shoulder but instead was welcomed by an accurate low kick at his right knee. He lost his balance and groaned in pain, but before he can understand the situation, a punch in the solar plexus made him crumpled to the ground. The fight was over in a few moments.

The woman wasn't unable to comprehend the situation. How could this happen? Soon, her confusion was transformed into anger.

"You! How dare you do it to him?"

She tried to help the man stand back, but his leg was almost broken, and he was barely able to breathe.

"He got what he deserved. Why you never said anything like this when your boyfriends did even worse things to me? Oh yeah, because I'm a useless leech, and you don't give a fuck what happens to me, right? Well, not so useless anymore."

For the first time in his life, Daniel fought back against the adults that made his life miserable. It was the best moment in his life up until now. He never felt so great about himself.

"You, ungrateful son of a bitch!"

The woman's words just made him laugh in her face.

"Guilty as charged! I'm ungrateful, and my mother is a bitch."

Her face became red from anger. Her obedient little boy who trembled in fear each time she raised her voice now looked at her with unhidden contempt.

At that time, the man stood up. His face was unsightly. He watched Daniel with caution and tried to keep his distance. There was nothing left from his earlier bravado.

"Boy, you will regret it. I will get my lawyer and then..."

Daniel just shook his head in derision.

"Good luck with putting a crime on a minor when there are no serious injuries on your body. Heck, I even can beat you half to death and be punished with a house arrest. Well, even if I would be taken in juvie for a year or two, no big deal. At least, I could have a rest from my shitty mommy. So, should we test this in practice?"

As his mother wanted them to not bother her and be quiet in their own rooms, she was glad that the internet was enough to keep the kids busy. Unfortunately for her, it also gave Daniel a way to learn too many things he isn't supposed to know. For example, what kind of punishment he would get for beating someone. And, vice-versa.

"In contrast, if you hurt me, then I could screw you hard. Wanna give it a try?"

The man understood that he is dealing with someone who isn't as bound with the law as he is. With someone who is stronger and crazier than he could ever be. Dealing with this shit is too much of a bother just to get some pussy, no matter how hot.

"Fuck you and your mother! I'm out."

And so, another "potential dad" ditched his mother. The woman's breath was rough, and her eyes bloodshot.

"How dare you do this to me?! I raised you! I work hard to support you two! And this is what I got in return? I can't find a decent man or live as I want, all because of you leeches!"

Her blabbering just made Daniel even more scornful.

"Don't make me laugh. Do you think I don't know that you live off child support you receive from our father? Even if he left us, he is still better than you! At least he has the money and gives it to us. At least he doesn't bother us. He never abused me, never called me words, never allowed strangers to treat me like shit."

When he started, he was already unable to stop.

"I do all the laundry, and I cook the fucking food, I take care of Lisa, at the same time giving my all at the school! You, instead, just watch your TV all day long and have your fun at clubs and bars. The real parasite is you, not me!"

He really wanted to do the same thing she did to him for years. To hit her, to slap her, to spit on her, to humiliate her with words and actions alike. But he held himself back for reasons he was unable to understand. Maybe it was a tiny bit of love he still felt for her as she was the one who brought him in this world. Maybe he was afraid that his sister would be scared when she will find this out. Maybe he just didn't want to lower himself to her level.

The woman watched at him in bewilderment as she lost her sense of reality. Everything he said was the truth. No matter how shameless she was, she still felt the pain. At this moment, something inside of her broke.

Daniel expected her to try slapping him and was ready to catch her hand at any moment. But, instead, she fell on her knees and started to sob quietly. Then she hugged his legs, and her sobbing became a loud wail. He never has seen her like this, ever.

"Sorry, Danny! Please forgive me! I'm such a terrible mother! I just wanted to find a man who will accept our family and will give you a future you deserve! I don't know what happened to me! You are right, I'm nothing more than useless parasite who lives of the other people's efforts! I beg you, don't leave me alone! I will do everything, I will cook for you and Lisa, do all the chores, I will find a job, I wouldn't anyone hurt you ever again, please forgive me!"

Daniel was in a complete stupor. The most terrifying thing about her performance was the fact that he was absolutely sure that it wasn't an act. She was 100% serious and sincere. In the first place, she never has had any talent in acting. He caught her on lies more than once, she was just too obvious.

She wailed with her face put on his stomach, and her tears and snot made his shirt dirty. The situation was so bizarre that Daniel was unable to find the strength to push her back.

The devil incarnate who made him suffer over and over again was now just a helpless pathetic woman who acted like a little child.

Suddenly, Daniel understood the reason why his father left and why all the men she brought home wouldn't stay for long no matter how hopeless they were. His mother wasn't right in her head.

It wasn't easy to explain to Lisa what happened when she was back home. Their mother still was miserable, and she hugged her little daughter tightly while begging for forgiveness. Unexpectedly, his little sister was able to calm down that mentally unstable woman. She hugged her mother and gently caressed her back.

"Everything is alright, mommy. I wouldn't leave you alone. I forgive you, so just be the best mommy you can be. I love you, dear."

Seeing this scene spectator would be easy to convince that soul exchange took place, and mother and daughter switched their bodies. Unfortunately, Daniel knew that the truth was weirder than fiction could ever be.

After their mother was exhausted from all the crying and fell asleep, Lisa approached her brother.

"Sorry, big bro," she looked at him sadly, "I don't want to hurt you by telling her those kind words after everything she did to you. She doesn't deserve it. The truth is, I hate this woman, but if we can use her just by telling her some sweet lies, then why not?"

It was the first time Daniel has seen a darker side of his little sister.