I wanted to take a swing at this idea because I thought there could be some really interesting plot and conflict that comes from it. Some things you should know before reading it: 1.) Trigger Warning. There is the usage of heavy language and some LGBT related slurs. Along with mentions of medication and suicidal thoughts, being outed, self hate, sexualisation, fetishisation, disassociation, and violence. 3.) I will be updating the story every Monday until I complete it. (On break currently) 2.) There will not be any shipping with Bakugou. I'm sorry I just don't like it and think it works better without it. He is a bit closer to some people than others, but he does not see them as romantic interests within this. 3.) I have it set to where they are in year 11, so they are no longer first years. I did this as then I have a bit more freedom with the plot. 4.) I am taking quite a few creative liberties with this, this is simply my idea of how Bakugou thinks and perceives things. I am trying to stick fairly closely to cannon ideas and characteristics, though some may be a bit off. I have only watched the show and have not read the manga, so I'll be basing it off of what I know from the show. I think it also goes without saying that I do not own any of these characters. This is a fanfiction, please support the original show/manga and its creators. I drew my own cover art, if you would like to use it for anything, please ask first.

When a terrified four-year-old girl appears at the Navy Yard covered in blood, asking for only one person-Tony DiNozzo-his life changes forever. Maddie, his goddaughter, has lost the only family she's ever known. Now Tony steps up as her protector, learning how to parent through gentle hands, sleepless nights, and countless whispered promises. With Gibbs' quiet guidance and the team's support, Tony discovers his greatest role isn't agent, jokester, or partner-