Fire Heart (Todobaku)

Father Son

Todoroki's POV

"I love you baby, I'll text you the entire time okay? It's only two days, we can make it." I smile as he hugs me tighter. It's been a long time since we've actually had to be separated, and the thought of it kills me. "If anything happens I'm one call away.. I will find a way to come and get you." We finally let go, and go to our own parents vehicles. Well, I got into the bus, but same difference. I never thought I would ever say this, but I actually hope dad's home. I enter the gate to Fuyumi standing at the door waiting on me. The brightest smile shines across her face as I give her a huge hug. She is the only one that even acts to be happy when I come home. "I missed you so much.." she squeezes me, and finally let's go. "Alright, I'm done now, my false motherly instincts are gone." She laughs as I role my eyes. That reminds me, maybe I should go give Mom a little visit. "Is Dad home? Or do you know if he is coming home anytime soon?" I ask. Her eyes widen, but a soft smile tugs at her lips. "that's an unusual question, especially from you. He left a couple of hours ago, but never mentioned what time he would be home..." She admits nervously. Anytime dad is mentioned we all get uncomfortable. It is awful everyone views him as this great hero, but they don't know the real story. How he views humanity, what he has put his children through, and even to his own wife. "Well, thanks.." I mutter going to my room. I start putting some things away before pulling my phone out. "Did you make it home okay?" I text waiting on his reply. After a few minutes of looking at random snap stories he replies. "Of course, are you okay?" Aw he is so cute when he gets protective. "Everything is fine babe, dad isn't even home" I chuckle to myself. Even when we aren't together he makes me the happiest man alive. I bring the phone back up to text back, but a loud bang echoes through the house, dad's home. "House looks good, Natsuo why can't you be more like your sister? At least she tries to contribute around the house. All you do is make dumb shit to hurt yourself." He yells. Well, here we go I guess. Stepping outside the room I walk to the kitchen where I believe he is at. "Oh, Shoto you're home finally." He grumbles. I don't think I've ever seen my dad actually happy. "Uh, dad.. later can we talk?" I ask nervously as he glares at me. For a short moment we just stand in silence staring each other down. "I guess if I have to, but make it quick. I have training to do, which reminds me you should be training as well." His eyes narrow as I try to keep my attitude checked. If there is one thing he hates it's a bad attitude towards him. It will set him off worse then his own flames. "Well, I was hoping maybe.. we could do it somewhere private..." I admit as he lets out a huge sigh. "Damn it, fine, but like I said hurry this shit up I'm getting weaker every minute." He complains as I lead us to my room. I feel so scared and nervous I could probably throw up. "What?" He closes the door behind him, and takes a seat on the end of the bed. "Does your flames work on everyone?" I ask. He's looking at me like I'm dumber than a bag of rocks. "Unless someone has a fire resistant quirk then yes... It's about time you asked about your real power, flames." He chuckles to his own amusement. If only he knew the real story though. "So, there hasn't been a single instance where your flames had no effect on someone?" I ask getting even more worried. What if something is wrong with me? "Are you trying to call me weak." He starts growling in frustration. "Just get on with it already I'm starting to get pissed off." How do I say this to him? Of course I can't mention Bakugou, but maybe this was a huge mistake. To late to back down now, if I say nothing he will be even more pissed because I wasted his time. "M-my flames don't work right.." I start, but his anger only grows. "Don't work right? What the hell do you mean don't work right? Those flames are mine, and I know damn well how great they are. You keep going on about this dumb shit." He rambles, and starts to get up. "Dad you're not even fucking listening to me!" I yell, and instantly cover my mouth. You never get an attitude with dad or even attempt to raise your voice unless you want a death wish. Clenching his fists he paces back and forth. I sit back silent not even daring to look up at him. "The hell did you just say? Listen to me boy, I been trying to fucking listen to you. All you do is bitch and moan and look at me like I'm a monster. All of you do. I have to walk around my own damn house feeling like complete shit. You think I want to come home? Why be here when no one is happy to see me when I can be out there making people actually happy. Somewhere people actually want to see me. Everytime we talk you cock an attitude, and always mention some shit in the past. Haven't you noticed your brother and your sister are happy? Or are you to caught up in your own shit to even notice? I've been trying to get better Shoto, and you come in here and don't even try to acknowledge it. Fuyumi, Natsuo, and I have been getting closer. Of course the wounds aren't healed, but we have all been making efforts. All of us except for you. It's about time you put all of that in the past. You come home maybe once a month, and for once I would actually like for us to not argue." He explains still pacing. He's never been this open with me. Maybe I'm not the only one that needed to talk. "Dad.. I'm not trying to hurt your feelings, or cause an argument. Do you think I would ask to talk to you if it wasn't important? When do I ever want to be in the same room as you, let alone talk? Of course I can't see you're getting better because we never see each other, and when I was home all you did was treat us as your little pets. Not even that you treated us like we weren't even your children you made us lower than insects. Kicking us around, basically abusing us because you thought it would make us strong? Just sit down, and let me finish okay? Then you can go train, and pretend like I'm not even here." Taking a deep breath he sits on the bed again, and relaxes his entire body. "Fine. What's wrong with your flames?" He asks quietly. Taking a deep breath, I try to gain my composure. My entire body is shaking in what? Fear, no that isn't the word for it. "I.. I might have done things with someone... Like sexual things.." I start, and his face twists up. I guess it is pretty awkward for him. I don't think he ever imagined this conversation happening. "Did you at least use protection?" He sighs awkwardly. I never seen him so flustered before. "Yes, of course dad I'm not that stupid. It's just.. when it happened my flames came out. I was so scared that I hurt them, like burned them to a crisp. Except the flames didn't work. It was like nothing happened, and it didn't burn them a single bit. Everything else around them burned, but they were perfectly fine. I have no idea why the flames didn't work. They work on everyone else..." I explain. He doesn't look surprised at all which is a little concerning. "hmm, well that sure is interesting. You must have been scared huh? Even though you didn't hurt her, it still must have been scary knowing your flames were acting up." He says this to me, but it sounds mostly towards himself. "You know, I never meant to be so awful to you, to any of you. I used to not be like this. Yes, your mom never was really happy with me, she was forced into that marriage. For a while though, we loved each other. At least I fell in love with her. I never laid eyes on another woman because she was all I needed. She was the best wife a man could ask for. When I came home from a long day of hero work she would greet me at the gate. Always with the brightest smile on her face, and arms wide out. She was proud of the man I was, and the work I was doing. We would laugh together, and go out all of the time. I would show her off everywhere we went because she was the best side of me. When I was angry she knew exactly what to do to calm me down. When I was upset she always found something to cheer me up. I truly believed she learned to love me at some point. Then, we had Toya and Fuyumi. It is true I married her to achieve the perfect combination for our children. Then when they didn't work out we had Natsuo who also didn't work out. That's when everything went downhill, and it is no one's fault but mine. I was angry that none of them could fit my qualification. Instead of loving them like a father should have, I shoved them to the side like they were trash. Never did I show them much love, or any fraction of my attention. That's when your mother started hating me. Could I blame her though? Those were her children. She loved them with every fiber of her body. When they hurt, she hurt. Whenever they would cry, she would cry. I caused them so much pain and sadness, and all that they went through she went through. Then, we decided to try one more time. Finally, we got you, the one that was for sure going to take my place. I was more hard on you then anyone else because I wanted you to be better then me. She always told me I was being to hard on you which only made me angry. I started being mean to her then. Telling her she needed to shut the hell up it was none of her business. And saying that's why her family sold her because she was to soft. The more hate you all grew towards me the more hate she did. I was in a bad place, and I took it all out on her. Then, what she did to you, I couldn't take it. How could a mother do that to her own child? Even if it was because of me, her hate for me, she loved you with all of her heart. At that moment I was so angry I had her locked up for as long as I possibly could. I never said this, but you all were my kids too. My own flesh and blood, I loved you all and only wanted better futures. I've realized now that I'm the reason none of you will have a good past, but I'm hoping your futures are bright. I'm trying to make things right not just for your sakes, but for mine. I can't live knowing that my children hate me. I haven't even been to see Rei in years. I can't bring myself to see her locked up like this. The hate in her eyes when she last looked at me burns in my memory everyday. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss how we used to be. How happy we were before I pushed you all through that trauma. I know you can't accept my apology now, maybe not even ever, but do know this. I am trying my best to be the father that you all should've had, and Shoto you've made me beyond happy with the man you're turning out to be." In shock I sit in silence processing everything he had just said. All of these emotions, these words have been bottled up in him for so long. How have I not noticed this? Was I that selfish not to realize the efforts he has put in. He just spilled everything out to me, and he isn't the man to do that. Only if he truly meant it, he isn't one to admit he has done wrong. So, maybe I'm the one who should have been listening. Can I blame him for locking mom up? She poured scolding hot water over her toddlers face. Now having to live with a permanent scar, no a permanent reminder of what she has done. "Father, I don't know if I can accept your apology. I do know that I am willing to see your efforts though, and if you want to be a good father, I am willing to be a good son." I smile as he nods. Maybe now some of these wounds can heal, from within both of us. "I think we should go visit your mother, together. Then we will talk about this flame issue you're having. Get ready, we'll leave in a few minutes." He stands up, and swiftly leaves the room. Still in shock I stare after him. Both of us are visiting Mom? He hasn't seen her in years, and who knows exactly how she will react. "Hey babe, I talked to Dad. Everything went pretty smoothly actually. We are both about to go visit mom in a few. I'll tell you more details when I see you again. Also, he hasn't said anything about the flames really. He mostly just put it off, but I'm hoping mom will know something about it." I text him most of what happened. Of course all the details would be to hard to type so in person would be better. Hopefully by then I should have more info on the whole flames ordeal. Putting my shoes on I walk to the living room where Fuyumi, and Natsuo are sitting on the couch. "So you and Dad finally talked huh? That's good little bro he's been worried about you. We've both decided to give him a chance, and we are hoping you do the same." Natsuo smiles, and I give him one back. Finally, we might actually have a family for once. "We have all kinds of time with dad so we're going to hang back this time. I think you and Dad should have some alone time." Fuyumi adds before dad walks into the room. "Ready?" He asks waiting on me. He's dressed up in nice pants, and a button up shirt. It looks like he's about to go on a date or something. We walk to the car, and the entire ride there is silent. I can tell he is nervous on seeing mom. Which like I said no one knows how she is going to react. The last time I saw her she was happy for me about my flames. So maybe it won't be to hard on her. "Oh, Endeavour sir we are honored for your visit. We haven't seen you here in ages." The man at the front desk pays his respects before allowing the door to be opened. "Of course it is still secured so to exit you will need a guard from inside to let you out, but please stay as long as needed." The door unlocked, and we make our way down to Mom's room. "I don't know how she is going to act with me so please don't get frustrated. We haven't seen each other in years, and the last time she saw me she hated me. However, I think this is the time to do it." He takes in a deep breath before opening the door. Stepping inside mom is sitting by the windowsill. Staring out into the Oceanside view, her white hair glowing in the sunlight. She hasn't been able to go outside in I don't know how long. All I know is she looks absolutely beautiful right now. She turns her head to look at us both, her face in complete shock. "E-enji? Is that really you?" She asks as he nods silently. Her eyes trail further to see me, and a smile quickly rises. "and you too Shoto, oh look how you've grown." Her eyes quickly go back to father's, and I'm anxious to see what happens. "Enji I-" she starts, but he quickly cuts her off. Walking towards her he wraps his arms softly around her. Engulfing her in a caring embrace. "Rei... I've missed you so much. I could never bring myself to come see you because I was scared. Scared that nothing had changed. I'm sorry for everything I have put you through. No amount of apologies will ever be enough. Seeing you like this, at peace, you are more beautiful then I remembered." He says taking a seat next to her. Tears start falling from her eyes onto her cheeks. The emotion in her eyes isn't anger, isn't hatred, but it's full of care. "You can't put all of the blame on yourself. I should have been there for you in your time of need, but instead I took all of my emotions out on poor Shoto. I was no better then you were, and instead of facing the issue I was a coward." She continues to cry putting her head on his shoulder. This is beyond wonderful, far more then what I expected. I expected a fight, maybe even worse. Standing here I'm glad I got to witness this. For once I actually felt the love between these two. "You're not a coward Rei, you never were." He pets her head softly. Drying her tears she raises her head, and looks to me. "I know there must be something going on though. You wouldn't pay a visit just for that." She says jumping right into it. I also take a seat, and wait for him to start the conversation. "Our boy here has an issue with his flames. He, uh, well he has umm.. done the thing... You know..  when a man and a woman love e-" she starts to giggle cutting him off. "you've never been good with these sorts of things. Anyway, I get it you can continue now." She reassures him giving him a little pat on the hand. I've never seen them this calm and happy before. I wish this is how it could always be. "Well, when he did it his flames bursts out, but they didn't burn the other person. It burned everything else except for them." He says as her eyes shrink. The sly smile on her face makes me believe she knows exactly what's happening. "Do you seriously not know why Enji?" She asks nudging him lightly with her elbow. A small blush spreads across his face. "Of course I know why.. I just didn't want to tell him that..." He mutters crossing his arms. What the hell are they getting at? "Well it is your flames I recall..." She teases him some more until he finally breaks. "Okay Shoto, I wasn't being honest with you because it's embarrassing, but yes my flames have done that too." He quickly spits out before looking away. Oh, so he wanted mom to explain it because he's to embarrassed? It's not that embarrassing actually, it's mostly just confusing. "Tell him why they are doing that.." she says as he ignores her still refusing to look at us. "No.." he pouts as she rolls her eyes. "Enji." Her voice grows a little cold, but still has no effect on dad. "I said no.." he mutters again. There is no use in arguing with him. When he says no, it really means no. "Fine I will tell him." She sighs turning to me. "When your father and I first got married we were pretty happy together, and when we first did it his flames burned so much we had to get a brand new bed! It disintegrated it to literal ash. At first we were scared and worried that his quirk was malfunctioning, but then we realized it burned everything and everyone else. So then, we started getting risky ideas, and he actually put his flaming hand on my arm. Just to see if it would react, but still nothing. We asked multiple doctors and even other relatives, but none of them understood why it was happening." She explains. My hopes are kind of let down now. I mean don't get me wrong I'm greateful that it isn't just me, dad experienced it. It's just why did this happen to just us? "Love has no boundaries. We aren't saying this is true, but the only person I ever loved was her. When you love someone to do those things with you have a never ending bond. You have come together, and made yourselves one. So, do your flames burn you? No, but they do burn your clothes that's why we have special suits. The point of this is to tell you that whoever this person is they are apart of you now. If your flames don't burn you, then it won't burn them. Of course if you don't love each other anymore, or at least if you don't love them it will burn." He adds as you nod. This makes perfect sense now. Of course it is because of my love for Bakugou. We have connected body, and spirit. The reason the doctors couldn't understand is because no one truly understands love. We use the term all the time, but no one knows the true meaning of it. So, it could be possible that it worked in some miraculous way to keep me from harming him. "Now you know what's wrong with your quirk. It isn't anything to worry yourself about. The only thing I'm concerned with is I better not have little grandbabies running around anytime soon." He scowls as mom laughs. "Your father is right Shoto you're way to Young to be even thinking about that, but I get why you're interested." She smiles as you try not to roll your eyes. It's going to be hard having babies when your lover is a guy. "Anyway, I have hero training to do so I should be going." Dad stands up waiting on me to follow. "I think I'm going to take the bus home dad. I want to stay with Mom a little longer." Nodding he comes back over to mom giving her a gentle hug. "It was good seeing you Enji. You've really changed a lot since last time. Come by and visit me again.." she smiles, and he can't help but to smile back. "It will be sooner then you can imagine." He says before leaving the room. Quickly turning to me she leaned forward in excitement. "So, who is the lucky someone?" She asks with a bright smile. Oh God, how do I even try to begin explaining? Will she be disappointed in my answer? I already know dad will go ballistic, but mom is a lot more understanding. I think I can trust her to keep a secret as well. "Mom I have to tell you something, but you have to keep it between us..." I start, but she is to anxious to even let me finish. "Oh, is it about the lucky girl?" She wiggles her eyebrows. Well, here goes nothing, or maybe everything. "That's just it mom... The lucky girl might actually be the lucky guy.." her eyes widen, but instantly go to a soft caring gaze. "Lucky girl, lucky guy, it doesn't matter Shoto. As long as you love him that is all that matters right? So, will you tell me his name?" She asks. I can't help but to feel an overwhelming joy over her reaction. I never imagined it going this smoothly. "His name is Katsuki Bakugou, he's the one who won the sports festival.." I smile just thinking about him. I can't wait to see him to tell him the news. "You mean the really mean one that had to be chained up?" She asks a little confused. I guess it can be confusing when it looked like he wanted to kill me. Which at that time I'm pretty sure he wanted too. "He isn't that mean actually mom. Turns out he is the sweetest person I've ever met. He makes me happy, and always has my back. I trust him with all of my secrets." I start to ramble on and on about how great he is. "Well, he sounds absolutely perfect then. I'm happy for you, I've always only wanted all of my children to be happy. So, who all knows?" She asks. I have to admit a lot of people actually know, but mostly just students. "My entire class knows now which is quite a lot. The only person in the family besides you is Fuyumi though. She was happy for me too, but Natsuo would flip. He probably would even snitch to dad honestly. Mentioning dad, he would probably explode if he found out. I can see it now, and it's not a pretty vision." I explain as she nods. "Fuyumi is a good sister, a good daughter, and a good friend. She reminds me a lot of the person I used to be. I'm glad you can trust in her. I think you should tell your father though. Of course when you are ready that is. This conversation will stay between us two until you tell me otherwise. However, I would like to meet this Bakugou. So next time if you can you both should pay me a visit." She smiles. "Visitation hours are ending in three minutes!" A guard yells through the halls. I give Mom a huge hug burrowing my face into her hair. "I love you Mom so much. I've missed you more then you could ever imagine. Dad has gotten a lot better, and is trying to be the man you used to be in love with. I hope one day you two could go back to the good days." I say clenching onto her tighter. "I love you too Shoto with all of my heart. Go out there, and become the man and hero you want to be. No matter what you do I will always love and support you." I give her one last hug before leaving, and catching the bus. Finally making it back home Fuyumi waits for me at the gate, arms wide. You know, she really has turned out like mom. "welcome back little bro, it's getting late. You should probably eat dinner, and head off to bed. You look completely exhausted." She smiles as we walk in the house together. Natsuo is already at the table waiting on us. Talking, eating, spending time together was truly a blast. "Alright goodnight guys.." I wave before going to my room. To be honest sis was right, I am exhausted. Not physically though, mentally and emotionally exhausted. "Goodnight baby I can't wait to see you Monday!" I text Bakugou. I wish I could have talked to him more today. "Goodnight my little icy hot. Everyday without you is living hell." Reading this I crack up, and put my phone on charge. Getting myself comfortable I snuggle deep into my blankets, and quickly drift off into peaceful sleep.

Hello! It's me again lol I decided to do a fan fact and a Question for you guys at the end of the chapter. That way you get to know me more, and I can get to know all of you! So, fun fact Endeavour is actually one of my favorite Pros in the series! My first fave would have to be Snipe though. I love him so much with all my heart ;-;. QUESTION!!! Who is your fave Pro hero and why