One Year - by crystalamaris

A Tiger & Bunny fanfiction

WARNING: This is based during the 1 year lapse in the 25th episode. Spoilers will be present.

Disclaimer: I do not own Tiger and Bunny. If I did, the show wouldn't end at 25 eps and Kotetsu would be with Barnaby. But alas, I don't own it so I'll have to settle for fanfics, fanarts, and my dreams.

Author's Note: I had this idea based around the one year lapse. You never know what fully happened during that time save for Kotetsu went back home. Quite frankly, I want to show what happens within that time.

Just a warning. Girls can be full of jelously.

There will be yaoi in this story. Just so you know.

Prologue: Christmas Eve

(This is full spoilers, as most of the quotes are taken directly from episode 25.)

Kotetsu glanced at his daughter while Agnes was giving her usual speech to the heroes. Then listening to Keith and Ivan agreeing, he shook his head.

"This city's in your hands now."

Everyone stopped and stared at him.

"What!" Kotetsu chuckled nervously.

"I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines."

Karina waved her hand frantically, catching his attention for a second. "What are you saying?"

"I'm retiring from the hero business," Kotetsu announced, "I don't know how long my powers will last. Besides," He looked down at Kaede, who return the gaze happily, "I already got my wish. Kaede thinks that I'm cool." He patted her head gently.

"Then I'm retiring too," Barnaby said, putting his hands on his hips. Once again, everyone just stared for a moment before crying in unison.

"WHAT!"

Barnaby scratched the back of his head for a moment before looking at Kotetsu. "There's no point in being a hero without you, Kotetsu."

"Now hold on a second…" he tried stepping towards his partner, but stopped upon seeing the look Barnaby gave him.

"Besides, Maverick set me up to become a hero." He shrugged and smirked, "From now on, I want to live my own life."

Barnaby wasn't expecting everyone to applaud him, but they did, including Kotetsu.

"Maybe… I'll even come and visit you at your mom's place from time to time…" Barnaby stated, smiling at Kotetsu.

Unknown to both of them, Kaede glared unhappily at Barnaby…