A New World (Todoroki x OC)

Chapter 30 - Hey, stranger

4 years later

I push the cart through Walmart, taking stuff I need from the shelves. As I toss in some food, my son looks up at me. "Mom.. Mommy. Cake." He says, patting my forearms that are leaning on the cart handle.

I chuckle. "No cake, Tora. We're leaving tomorrow, remember?"

The 3 year old boy has split colored hair. His right side has black hair while his other side has white with red strips. His right eye is purple while the other is half blue and half gray. The rest of his features closely resembles Todoroki's. Even his attitude.

Ever since he was born 3 years ago, he's been quiet and gentle. But he's also had a curious mind and strong opinions, even if he wasn't able to speak very well. He'd stick by my side when we'd go out, but look around with bright eyes as if he's gonna go somewhere. Even though he's shy, he's very kind. And every day, he reminds me of his father.

During the time I was pregnant with him, I wasn't able to train. Then I had to wait a bit longer until Tora was able to crawl so that the boys could look after him as I went outside to train. So now I've only been able to train a little longer than two and a half years. Now my body is strong enough, my quirk developed drastically, and my fighting skills are off the charts. I've practically turned myself into a machine.

Now that I've trained enough, it's finally time to return to Japan to retrieve my eye. Ren is coming with me to be my eyes in the sky. Akane has left us to start a family of his own. Though he visits often, he decided not to join us on our trip. We said goodbye yesterday in case Ren and I never returned. I also promised to take care of us.

Ren is now 17 and Akane 21. Me... Well I turned 20 a week ago.

Me and Tora are just getting some last minute things before we're heading to Japan first thing tomorrow.

"Noodle. Can I have noodle?" Tora asks.

I boop him on the nose. "In a bit. I just need a couple more things."

Tora is extremely smart for his age. He's bilingual and knows that he should speak Japanese to me and speak English to other people. He'll speak either one to his uncles.

"Mom. Where are we going?"

I take a pair of earbuds and toss them in the cart as I reply. "We're gonna go to Japan. That's where Mom grew up." I hesitate, realizing I haven't told him about Shoto yet.

"Japan. Puppies?" He smiles.

I chuckle. "Yeah. There are puppies there. You excited?"

He nods. "Yeah."

"Y'know, that's where your dad is." I say.

"Dad?" He asks, confused.

"Mhm. I don't know if we're gonna see him, but I hope we will. It's been a long time and I miss him." I say, pushing the cart through aisles.

"Momma sad?" He asks.

I chuckle. "I guess. But I'm really excited, too."

When we reach checkout, he tries helping me by reaching into the cart behind him and handing me things. I scan everything and put them in bags before leaving the store.

We go to the car and I load the trunk, putting Tora in the car, and putting away the cart. When I get into the driver's seat, I look back. "You alright back there?"

"Yep. We going to get noodle now?" Tora replies.

"Yep. I'm pretty hungry, too." As I drive to a resturaunt, Tora looks out the window.