Maternal Side.

After a very awkward breakfast with his mother, Ivan excused himself after he had a hearty feast. He had to eat a lot to keep up with the demands of his Space Marine body especially now that he had the proper anatomy. 

He could tell his Mother was not at all supportive, but she was not saying it out loud. After the meal, she excused herself and locked herself in her room leaving her husband locked out. Asashi shook his head that he would have to comfort her later. 

'Maybe she will let me have that second kid now.' 

He wanted more children, but she was adamant about not being ready. Meanwhile, Ivan went outside of the mansion as he always exercised to stay as strong as possible. This would be the first time he went all out in his new body. 

Just as he was going to get ready, he saw Yoshimura leave the house with a heavy jacket on. It was expected as it was currently snowing, but it was not as bad as it had been when they got here. 

He waited a little until she arrived with him. 

"Ivan, are you about to start your daily workout?" 

He nodded as he cracked his neck and stretched his back out. 

"Yeah. You always kept count for me, mind doing it for me again?" 

She nodded still thinking about this morning. Ivan seemed to be a different person from the 'Momo' she had known for the past 8 years. However, there were some things about him that she had not changed. 

"This has been the real you hasn't it? You were giving a fake persona before." 

He nodded. 

"A little. You might not believe me, but you know the inner workings of my body yes?" 

Yoshimura nodded. 

"I do." 

"Well, I became self-aware at around a year old. From there, I quickly learned about myself and the personality you see now was the truth. I was not acting as I was just bidding my time until I figured out the method to do this. Do you hate me now Yoshimura?" 

He looked her straight in the eyes and waited for her answer. She simply smiled and shook her head. 

"I am your Mother's friend, but I am also your Maid first. That was why I was hired to act as your personal maid and bodyguard if ever I needed to, but you don't need my protection do you, Young Master." 

She bowed and gave him a professional smile. Seeing that made Ivan chuckle a little as he was glad that was dealt with correctly. 

"Glad to have you, but you don't have to act too different, but just wait until I get older. You're going to be in for a world-shaking event."

Her face flushed red as she cleared her throat. 

"Young Master, refrain from any activities that will make me a criminal pervert." 

"Fine. Typhon, get in position baby." 

The small dragon flew off his shoulder and rose higher into the sky. He roared to say he was in the right place directly above Ivan. Ivan nodded pulled off his tight black shirt and tossed it away from him.

He began to jump in place and warm his muscles up which caused Yoshimura to oggle him a little. 

'I don't think I will regret this.' 

When he was done with his warm-up, he spread his legs apart and braised his arms. 

"Ready." 

Hearing him, Typhon opened a blue portal directly under him and dropped a giant 500-pound (226 KG) slab of steel. Ivan caught the slab and began to do squats while holding up the weight. 

Yoshimura got to counting as she had done since Ivan was 6 when he started this workout. 

"1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10." 

When Yoshimura got sounded off the number 10, Typhon dropped another 500-pound plate on the first one. Ivan braced and continued with his squats. Yoshimura began the count once again. 

"11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20." 

Once again, Typhon dropped another 500-pound plate which Ivan braced for. He squinted his eyes as if he was still good. Yoshimura called out to him. 

"You good." 

He nodded as he went in for another squat. 

"Never better."

"Right. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30." 

Once more another 500-pound plate was added which was already a Ton of Weight. Even then, Ivan felt fine as his Space Marine biology needed to be pushed more before he felt he reached the legend of his brother Gene Brother Maximmion Voss. 

While he was working out, his Father Asashi walked out of the house when he noticed his Son starting his daily workout. Before Ivan successfully became a man once more, he had done this very workout every single day for the past 2 years. 

Asashi had always supported his workout while his Mother Miku had tried to insinuate that he should cut back. Ivan did not know if she was just worried for him or was insinuating that it was unladylike. 

Either way, he was not quitting and Yoshimura was up to 60. Meaning he was 3,500 Pounds(1360 kg). He was starting to feel the increasing stress, but he was far from reaching his limit. 

Just then Asashi had arrived and stood next to Yoshimura watching his son exercising. 

"How much was your record before, son?" 

Ivan answered mid-squat. 

"5 and a half Tons." 

That was before he had undergone puberty when he would grow bigger, tougher, and stronger than ever before. Asashi sucked in a breath realizing how strong Ivan was. 

"How much stronger do you think you will be now?" 

Ivan continued his exercises as Yoshimura counted off the number 70. After that, Typhon dropped another weight bringing the total weight up to 2 tons. Asashi nodded and wished him luck. 

"Enjoy yourself. I will go get ready to greet your Mother's family." 

Ivan nodded as he focused on his workout. Now that he was not being forced to talk, he kept going. A few minutes later, he heard the number he was expecting. 

"220." 

When that happened Typhon dropped another 500-pound plate bringing the total to 22 plates. This was his old record of 5.5 Tons which was causing him to grit his teeth as his muscles were screaming, but not as bad as the first time. 

He squinted his eyes as he tossed the plates into the air with some effort before quickly getting into a handstand and catching the plates with his legs. He was already drenched with sweat. 

"Start over." 

Yoshimura nodded. 

"You sure you're ok?" 

"I'm good. I will be fine as long as I keep pushing."

He went down and heard Yoshimura start the count." 

"1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10." 

When the dreaded 10 was sounded, Typhon happily dropped another plate bringing the weight to 11,500 pounds(5216 KG). Once he reached the number 20, Typhon dropped another causing him to fully be lifting 6 tons.

"Typhon, don't drop anymore." 

Yoshimura started to get worried. 

"You ok?" 

"I'm good. 50 more and were done." 

Yoshimura sighed as more weight was starting to push it. She counted off as Ivan did his 50 handstand pushups and when she counted 50, Ivan kicked off the weight which crashed behind in a pile. 

Once he was rid of the weight, he took a deep breath and wiped his face. His whole body was drenched in sweat and his muscles were exhausted. 

"Typhon, store my weights away." 

With a nod, the little Blue Dragon flew over and opened a few portals to store away the weights. Once they were back in storage, he flew over to Ivan and dropped a Protein Bar in his hand. 

It was designed with Space Marine Amino Paste which had all the Nutrients he needed. This one bar was a mix of calories, fibers, Protein and mixed in ceramic and titanium powder. 

Space Marine Nephytes, of the young recruits, were fed food laced with Ceramics which were then fused into their bones making them like a suit of internal armor. He had done some research and found that adding a little Metal powder could increase that durability even more. 

He bit down on his protein bar and quickly finished it off. He licked his lips after that and bent down to pick up his shirt. He tossed it over his shoulder before he walked over to Yoshimura. 

"It's more impressive now isn't it?" 

Yoshimura looked at his chest which was rising with every breath. His two hearts were pumping loudly, but they were starting to settle down. She could barely form the words as she nodded. 

"Very impressive." 

He could tell she liked his new form as he was far more muscular. He grinned and lifted her chin so she would look him in the eyes. 

"Can you do me a favor?" 

"S-sure." 

"Call me Young Master again. 

"Young Master." 

He smiled before he let go of her chin. 

"Come on, I got to take a shower." 

She blushed hard, but he just laughed. 

"And no you don't got to go in with me." 

She sighed in relief and a little disappointment. 

'He is 8 years old Yoshimura, you can't be this desperate.' 

As if hearing her thoughts Ivan wanted to correct her, but he did not. 

'What would she say if she knew I was not 8, but 25? Probably not believe me.' 

Either way, Gustave followed after him and Yoshimura. He needed a little while to relax and let his muscles heal. While he did that, his Father was already on his way back with his Wife's family. 

With him was Miku's Mother, Father, brother, sister-in-law, and two nephews. She had 2 Uncles from her Father, but they were not going to be coming. On the drive, Asashi's father-in-law spoke to him. 

"So, how is my daughter?" 

"She is a little down right now. However, I think it is best if you ask her personally." 

That made him squint his eyes. 

"Why would my daughter be down?" 

"As I said, you will need to ask her. But I think you will see the reason yourself Yasuo." 

He did not press the issue, but his wife was starting to worry. 

"Did something happen to Momo?" 

Asashi sighed. 

"Sort of." 

"Oh dear." 

The rest of the ride Asashi was bombarded with questions, but he kept deflecting. When they arrived at the mansion, his In Law's made their way inside as they were beyond worried. 

As for Ivan, he was simply relaxing in the hot shower while ridding himself of sweat. Of course, he was alone as Yoshimura was adamant that she would not join him. Mainly because she did not want to become a predator. 

He found her worries funny because he was the one who would eat her not the other way around. Either way, he finished his shower quickly before he dried himself off and got into a change of clean clothes. 

He ran a hand through his silky smooth black hair feeling a tad narassistic. As he opened the bathroom door, Yoshimura was waiting with Typhon and Gustave. 

"How do you feel?" 

"Great and refreshed. You should try my workout sometime, of course with far less weight." 

"Sure. I'd be good to keep myself in shape." 

As she said that, Ivan looked behind her and saw his maternal grandparents walking through the hall. They stopped when they saw him and Yoshimura, specifically Typhon who was on his shoulder. 

His grandfather slowed down and talked to them. 

"Yoshimura, where is Momo? Also, why does that man have-"

Yasuo paused when he got a better look at Ivan. The black sclera surrounding the golden slitted pupils, the pitch black nails, the sharpened teeth, and Typhon on his shoulder. 

Ivan corrected them after that. 

"How is it going, Grandpa? Been a year since I saw you at last Christmas?" 

Ivan instantly saw the shock on his grandparent's faces, but at this point it was funny. He wondered what they would say now?