FUMES | k. bakugo

06.

Flashback (11 years ago)

"Nee-san. Nee-san. Where are you going?" The voice of a six year old rang out through the forest as the black haired kid skipped after the white haired boy.

"Leave me alone, Amanai. I'm gonna show that man that I am not a failure." The eldest Todoroki stepped over the branches, climbing the hill to Sekoto Peak.

"Can I be there? Can I see you, Nee-san?" She skipped over to the front of the boy. "Your flames are always so pretty." She signed with her hands a large amount. "Waaayyy prettier than Oka-san or Onee-chan."

"You should go home, Amanai. If something went wrong, I wouldn't be able to help you."

"It's alright. Otou-san's been teaching me. I can help you."

That night, Touya Todoroki had finally enough of his father's beating. He had enough of Endeavour. He had finally decided to show his father that his quirk was fire not ice like his mother. He had been practicing all throughout the previous week, growing stronger, ignoring the pain of the burns.

His heart ached everytime he saw Asahi who carried his father's quirk with pride, everytime he saw Shoto, who was his father's perfect creation. Half-ice half-fire. He hated it. Not being perfect. He loathed Shoto Todoroki. The kid who replaced him. His heart still ached hearing the soft humming of the six hear old behind him. Amanai was just a child.

Amanai was just a little kid caught in a crossfire.

-×-

(A few hours later)

"Sweetheart?"

The smooth voice of the violet haired Pro Hero rang through the house.

"Mama?"

A six year old Kasumi poked her head out of the cupboard.

"Hi, sweetie, where's your sister?"

"'Manai?"

The older lady hummed.

"I don't know."

"Is Shoto there with you?"

On hearing his name, the dual haired boy poked his head out from underneath Kasumi, making the older woman laugh.

It was a ritual for the both of them. If Enji Todoroki ever lost his temper, Kasumi would grab Shoto and run to their cupboard. They had a pillow fort built inside. They stayed inside the fort up until Endeavour had left.

"Otou-san's looking for me?" His voice wavered.

The woman gave him a sad smile and nodded her head.

"Does Sho have to go?"

"Sumire!"

Loud footsteps followed the voice. Enji Todoroki opened the shoji with a loud thud that made Shoto wince.

"They're at Sekoto Peak."

His eyes held a crazed look.

"Enji, we need to go now."

Aori Kirai appeared behind his fellow Pro Hero.

"Endeavour, I, so very much wish fo save my daughter so you better hurry up." He looked at his wife, his eyes saddened at the twin.

"Sekoto Peak's on fire."

-×-

(After the fire had subsided)

The three pro heroes sat at the foot of Sekoto Peak. The place burnt to a crisp. Tears streamed down their faces.

"No, no no" Violet slammed her fists on the ground. Her husband wrapped an arm around the wailing woman. "They can't be gone. My baby can't be gone."

"Ma'am."

One of the police officials held something in their hand. A burnt piece of cloth. And a piece of a lower jawbone.

"We did a little digging. The jawbone can be..." The man took a deep breath, his eyes saddened. His breath wavered. "The jawbone.. can be.. does belong to your son.. Endevaour.. whereas this cloth..."

"..Is very well Amanai's." Sobs racked through the woman's body as she nested her face in her husbands neck. "I gave her that shawl. She... "

She took a deep breath.

"She always wore it. Used to... always..." She could barely finish her sentence as she broke down in her husband's arms.

"I'm sorry, sir." The official gulped. "I'm sorry for your loss."

-×-

(A week later)

"It can be confirmed that the fire last week at Sekoto Peak was a quirk accident which has ended up claiming the lives of two young children. The children has not been confirmed as no body was fou-"

Sumire raised her head as the tv turned off. She looked back to the door to see Enji Todoroki standing there.

"You shouldn't watch that anymore."

The woman scoffed.

"Why? Cause you can't live with what you did?"

She got up from the sofa and walked around to stand in front of the the man.

The man huffed and looked away from her.

SLAP!

"Don't look away from me."

Enji Todoroki smoothed a hand over where he had been slapped. The stinging feel of her hand still lingered.

"You. Killed. Toya." She poked him in the chest with every word she spoke. "It was you who drove him to burn himself. It was because of you Kasumi has lost her other half."

Her voice wavered again.

"If only... If only you would have... just been what they wanted you to be..." She covered her face as tears streamed down her face. "Their father."

"All the children needed was their father, not a monster who pushed them to be more, who forced them to be perfect."

"Well, guess what Enji Todoroki. You are the worst case of perfection I have ever seen."

A/N: Sorry this one's a bit small and I've been gone. I've been quite busy with college exams sooo :p But I just wanted to get this chapter out.