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Originally written 09/2019. It's bad looking back, but it's called an ARCHIVE so I'm not touching it and the newer chapters are way better written 🤷🏾‍♀️

Sho, seeing mass chaos on the breaking news: Kitten? Where's my scarf?

Reader, putting in her diamond earrings and stopping in her tracks: WHAT?

Sho, frantically throwing on his jumpsuit as his phone blows up with notifications: Where. Is. My. SCARF

Reader, stuffing the scarf under the bed then fixing her make-up: wHy Do YoU nEeD tO kNoW

Sho, throwing everything out of the closets: I NEED IT 

Reader, jumping on the bed while pointing her high heels at him: UH UH! DON'T YOU THINK ABOUT RUNNING OFF DOING NO DARING DO! I'VE BEEN PLANNING THIS DINNER FOR ALMOST TWO MONTHS!

Sho, turning to glare at you with his eyebrow twitching: The public is in danger! 

Reader, jumping off the bed and squaring up with him on her tip toes: My eVeNiNg is in danger! 

Sho, unconsciously activating his Quirk: YOU TELL ME WHERE MY SCARF IS WOMAN! We are talking about the greater good!

Reader, flicking his forehead and pulling him down by his collar: 🙂Greater good? HA! I am your WIFE! I am the greatest GOOD you are EVER going to get! 

Sho, sputtering: But-but-

Reader: Who. Am. I?

Sho:..my wife 

Reader: I am your WIFE

She grabs the scarf from under the bed and drapes it over his shoulders, hand on her hip to see what he's going to do. It takes him about all of 5 seconds to decide to shoot out a text to Mic saying he can't come. Then he silently puts back on his suit and tie. Thirty minutes later, you two are in a fancy, hi rise restaurant with a million windows. Shota desperately tries to ignore the madness going on outside while you tell him about your day.

Reader:..and then he showed me his prison nachos recipe-. Sho? Shota Aizawa-Yagi are you listening to me?

Sho, looking at the burning fire on the roof across the street: Kitten. Kitten don't you think-

Reader, inching the tip of her heal up his leg until it's pressed against his crotch: Try me 🙂

Sho: 😶 Don't you think Bakugo, Kirishima, and Midoriya are a little young to be babysitting?

Reader, laughing: Sho they're 17 and Toshi got a business call last minute so last minute babysitters it is.

Sho: Who happen to be terrorists. Why just today they-

Mic and Midnight come crashing through the window and land next to him. Eraserhead can feel his friends glaring but he's too scared to break eye contact with his wife.

Reader, smiling while daring her husband to make a move with her eyes: Hi guys! Sho was just telling me about a few of your students

Mic, stating in disbelief: Did he also tell you about the giant army of spider people DESTROYING THE CITY 

Reader, pouting at a Sho who was about to open his mouth until she dug her heel into his balls: No. He failed to mention that

Sho, debating the pros and cons of being able to tie you up for 2 hours vs never touching you again: Sorry guys. I just wanted a nice, normal evening with my wife so badly...but-😖 I'm sure you and the others can handle it 

Reader, digging the heel of her shoe into his dick: Aww. Isn't he the SWEETEST 🙂

Mic and Midnight, taking one look at the chaotic look in your eyes: He sure is! Have fun you two!

Sho, mouthing to Mic as they leave: I hate you both. You're dead to me

When they get home, Reader pulls out a handful of lace and tells him to change. When he walks out in her chosen lingerie, he meets her sitting on their bed with thigh high stiletto boots, corset, and a paddle.

The next day he walks into the teacher's lounge with more of a limp than usual. Mic and Midnight don't ask why. And his students only speculate why their teacher hisses when he sits down or why Mrs. Aizawa-Yagi has rope burns around her wrists.

Izuku: Mrs. Aizawa-Yagi sure gets kidnapped a lot these days 🤨 

Katsuki, thinking about the "kidnapping" he and Eijiro went through last night after babysitting Eri and Eraserhead's little crotch goblin, Kikyo: I'm sure she does

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Transcription from my sketchbook. I honestly don't remember when I drew this one. Sometime last year. It's just a sketch so I haven't posted it.

Reader, looking through her oldest son's DMs that popped up when she borrowed his phone: Wyatt. Come here please.

Wyatt: What's up Ma- *his eyes widen* Ma. Ma I can explain-

Reader, not looking at her son: Wyatt Aizawa-Yagi. You are 16 years old. Katsuki is 37. Do you have any idea the damage you could cause to his life if someone found out?

Wyatt: I-I-I...I didn't mean for it to go this far-

Reader, finally looking at him: This far-Wyatt! Your profile says you're 23! You are sending pictures to him; he is sending his own back thinking he's talking to an adult, not a boy!

He could go to PRISON! He'd have to register as a PEDOPHILE for the rest of his life. WYATT DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY CALL GAY PEDOPHILES? SODIMIZERS! HE'LL NEVER DO HERO WORK AGAIN! 

Wyatt, feeling sick: I-I didn't think-

Reader: THAT'S THE MOST TRUTHFUL THING YOU'VE SAID ABOUT THIS IN 4 MONTHS! Katsuki Bakugo has been saving this city longer than you've been alive. He has saved YOU more times than I can count when you were too young to remember *puts her hand over her mouth when Katsuki's next message comes in*  "Wyatt I want to meet you. Like meet you meet you for dinner maybe?" Son. This man is getting serious about you!

Wyatt, burying his face in his hands: Fuck me...what do I tell him...

Reader, in dangerously low voice: You weren't there when his heart was broken last time, Wyatt. I won't let him go through that again. Either you tell him TODAY. Or I will.

Wyatt: But Ma-!

Reader: I SAID WHAT I SAID! *walks out shaking her head in disbelief*

Wyatt, sitting down with his palms pressed over his face: Why can't I ever have SOMETHING GOOD! 

Two hours later, he messaged Katsuki back and they meet up at a small restaurant downtown. 

Katsuki, taking off his jacket while looking over him with a blush: Hi. I'm Katsuki. Katsuki Bakugo. You look good...really good...

Wyatt, trying not cry: T-thank you. You do too. I'm Wyatt by the way.

Katsuki, smirking:  So...Wyatt By the Way. What do you want to order first? I already know you want something spicy. They actually make a really good chocolate chili cocktail-

Wyatt, realizing he can't bare to hurt this man anymore by waiting until after dinner: Katsuki...there's. There's something I need to tell you...

Katsuki, smile fading: What is it?

Wyatt, taking a deep breath: I'm...I'm not the person I've made you think I am.

Katsuki, scoffing: And you think I am? That's why I wanted to meet. I want to know the real you and I want you to know the real me.

Wyatt, looking away: Do you mean that?

Katsuki, taking his hand: I don't say things I don't mean Wyatt. That's a waste of breath. 

Wyatt: Katsuki...I'm not a hero from Trinidad. I'm not even a hero yet, I just got my information officially put into the database 4 months ago. That's why you can't find much about me. It's got nothing to do with country differences. It's-it's because I'm not old enough to be on the list...

Katsuki, wide eyed: You're...what? 

Wyatt, tearing up and whispering: Katsuki I'm not 23. I'm 16. I'm-I'm sorry for lying to you.

Katsuki, taking his hand away: What. The fuck

Wyatt, reaching for him: Katsuki please? Please don't hate me-

Katsuki, slapping his hand away, getting up, and walking out:...

Wyatt, breaking down at the table: I-I'm so sorry! I'm so stupid!

Katsuki, watching him from the glass while he waits for a cab: I can't believe this SHIT! You fucking DUMBASS, Katsuki! Should've known he was too good to be true *sighs while calling Reader to let her know what her son's been up to*

Reader: Thank you for letting me know. I'm so sorry Katsuki.

Katsuki: Not as sorry as me. What was he thinking! 

Reader:...Wyatt's...He wears his heart on his sleeve Katsuki. He's not very careful with it.

He idolizes you and he is just a boy, Katsu, so I'm sure that made it easy for him to forget to be careful with your feelings too.

Katsuki, sideying Wyatt pulling out some money for the waitress with a blank expression:...

Reader: I'm sorry it was at your expense, but I think he just learned a very hard lesson about thinking his actions through fully and carefully.

Katsuki, hanging up while getting into his ride home: Bad with others feelings. Reckless beyond common sense...sounds familiar, huh Katsuki? *sighs to himself before looking out the window to see Eraserhead dragging his son by scarf around the neck to the family car* Wyatt Aizawa-Yagi...call me again in a couple years...

Three years later, Whitney and Wyatt (group hero name: Twitches due to their identical reality bending Quirk) are 19 years old, starting their first officially licensed year at their hero agency. 

Hawks, 47: Twitches, due to Eraserhead's retirement and Black Out being out of the country, we'll have to split you up for mentoring this year. Whit, you're with Mirko.

Whitney and Mirko (50), high fiving: Let's GO!

Hawks, while walking out: Wy. You're with Dynamight. You and Whit already know what to do. Bye.

Wy, sputtering: But-but! S-surely there's someone else-

Katsuki, coming into the room: No there's not, dumbass. Besides that, you're a full grown, licensed Pro Hero now. It's duty over feelings...Feelings I'm guessing you still have?

Wyatt: Katsuki I really don't want to talk about that.

Katsuki, blushing: Tch ...then why'd you join my agency? Why...why'd your boyfriend tell you to go find me at your graduation last year?

Wyatt, flustered while looking away: You...heard that?

Katsuki: Only because I was looking for you. I wanted to congratulate you better than a lousy public handshake. Maybe take you to dinner, but it just didn't feel right after watching your boyfriend walk off.

Wyatt:...he's...We're not together anymore. We broke up emotionally long before that. Me getting flustered with your handshake kinda just nailed the coffin shut.

We haven't spoken since last year but there's nothing to have ill with each other over. It's just...over.

Katsuki: I'm sorry to hear about that. But you're lucky it ended with some civility. Well. Let's go. We patrol the west side this morning.

Wyatt: Katsuki...you don't have some secret boyfriend do you?

Katsuki, rolling his eyes: It wouldn't be a secret if I told you would it?

Wyatt, rubbing his neck with a small laugh: I suppose not...

Katsuki, after a few steps of silence: No I don't. I haven't had anything remotely close to a relationship since Red Riot in over a decade...Until I met you. Well. A boy I thought was a man. You could've fucked me up harder than any villain, dumbass.

Wyatt: Katsuki I'm so sorry. Really I am. That was the single most stupidest shit I ever pulled and I regret it every- *Katsuki cuts him off with a kiss*

Katsuki, after letting up: I know you're sorry. I wouldn't've agreed to be your partner if you weren't.

I forgave you a long time ago. Now let's get suited up so I can back up the stupid shit you pull on duty-*Wyatt cuts him off with a kiss*

Whitney, coming in 2 minutes later: Uh guys? We're supposed to be working? 

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I wrote this one a couple months ago. My cowriter's got the biggest soft spot for Kashi. My soft spot, besides DJ and Kaneki, is Wyatt 🤧

Whitney, 12, whispering and waving: Eri. Eri!

Eri, 22, coming over: What's up?

Whitney, pointing at Wyatt's door: Think you can get in here?

Eri, raising her eyebrow: Into your empty twin's room?

Whitney: He's been in there since last night. Hasn't said a word or made a sound.

Eri: What? He told the folks he went to a friend's place!

Whitney: He usually does after a few hours but- *Eri drags her closer* What are you doing? 

Eri, digging a Bobby pin out of her little sister's hair: Something I learned from Dad *starts picking the lock* Now tell me everything you know

20 minutes later

Whitney: That's all I know, big sister. I swear. I'm sorry I didn't tell earlier. I-I didn't want him to get in trouble for lying and ruin your visit...

Eri, patting her sister's head: No need for the waterworks, gumball. You were just doing what you thought was best. I'll take it from here.

She sends Whitney off and takes a deep breath before going into Wyatt's room

Wyatt, bolting up from bed: B-big sister! W-what are you doing here?

Eri, smiling calmly: Kota, Junior, and I came to visit! We didn't see you downstairs so I figured you were in your room.

Wyatt: I-I'm not supposed to be so-

Eri: What do you mean?

Wyatt: I-I told Ma and Pop I went to a friend's house...

Eri: And pray tell why you'd rather them think you're out doing tween rebellion than safe and sound at home?

Wyatt, shutting down: You wouldn't understand.

Eri: Understand what?

Wyatt:...

Eri, after a minute: I said the same thing to Ma and Dad for years after they adopted me. How could anyone understand how I felt? They never accidentally killed their father with their Quirk. They were never kidnapped and tortured for years as a toddler.

Wyatt, quietly: B-big sister please. Please go away.

Eri, rubbing his back: But I just got here and I want to see my biggest little brother.

Wyatt: No you don't. No one does. Everyone can't wait to be rid of me.

Eri: What makes you think that?

Wyatt: I…I honestly don't know. I don't. But every time I leave the house I just keep thinking how much happier everyone would probably be without me...

Eri: How long have you felt like this?

Wyatt:...a couple years now. I *sighs* I've always felt worried about everything and thought that no one liked me but in the last couple years it's turned into...it's turned into wanting to leave...

Eri, after a beat: Leave. Like leave leave? 

Wyatt: I don't wanna live anymore Eri and I have no good reason for feeling like that. You did but I-I'm living the dream. Son of All Might. Big family that loves me. What more could a 12 year old want?

Eri: Little brother. Look at me.

Wyatt:...

Eri, climbing over to the edge of the bed: Hey little man. Long time no see.

Wyatt, with a ghost of his smile: Hi, big sister. I miss you...

Eri: I miss you too buddy. So does Ma. She was crying earlier about how grown-up you're getting and how she wished you could stay a baby forever so you'd never leave.

Wyatt: R-really? 

Eri, thinking about how sad she's going to be when 1 year old KJ starts wanting to make his own way in the world: You're always going to be their first baby boy Wy. Heck you were the baby until Kashi-

Wyatt, jumping up: Kashi! What time is it? I told him I'd come home around lunch to get him ice cream!

Eri: It's almost 1. But I think the dairy can wait.

Wyatt: Eri. I don't-. They're already going through it with Kikyo-

Eri: Wyatt. You're allowed to not be okay, same as her.

If you don't say anything and you get worse then who's going to take Kashi out for ice cream or lift things for Ma? Wyatt if you do something when you're locked in here and no one knows? What will you do if you change your mind after it's too late?

Wyatt: I-I'm scared big sister. What if they get upset? 

Eri: Trust me. They'll be more upset if they find out any other way besides you telling them.

Wyatt: Okay…

He goes downstairs and after some scolding about lying, he tells everyone the truth of why he lied. Lots of tears and Ma and Pop holding him while Bossman excuses himself for a moment to pull himself together because damn it! First, Orobro, then Nem, then his own flesh and blood, and now his eldest son! Why does someone he loves always die or want to die? 

Wyatt, when his dad comes back: You guys couldn't have known. And my feelings aren't exactly normal for someone my age, so the doctor's not going to check for them...

Toshi: Doesn't matter, son. We're your parents! We should've-! I should have been more aware. I'm sorry...

Wyatt: Pop...Pop please don't cry...

Reader, handing her husband a tissue: Wyatt look at me. You're not like everyone else baby. You're our baby boy. Even if it's true that there were no signs, we should have known that's our job to have known without you telling us

Wyatt, frustrated & grateful at the same time: I love you guys...

Shota, quietly from the corner: So do we, baby. Even when it doesn't feel like it, please remember we love you Wyatt and couldn't bear if you- *he closes eyes for a second before taking a deep breath*

I know this about you right now son, but please allow an old man a selfish moment

Wyatt: O-okay

Shota, hugging him tightly: Don't you ever go somewhere I can't follow you Wyatt Aizawa-Yagi. Ever

Wyatt, after a moment to process: I-I got you Bossman. I love you too Dad...

The folks get their eldest son a doctor who prescribes some medication and that seems to do the trick. For whatever reason, his brain's neurochemicals just don't work right. Never have. But Wyatt's smiles become genuine and not just a mask he puts on. He genuinely becomes the extroverted jock he pretended to be previously, save an even more diluted tolerance for assholes. Everything worked out until one mission decades down the road got him and Dynamight stuck in the underground, undercover

Wyatt: H-how long will it be until we can come back? 

Headquarters: Honestly we don't know. You two are so close to-

Wyatt, slamming his fist into a wall: Is there any way I can request something? I'm on a really important medication. The subject never came up when we were preparing for this so I didn't think about it.

HQ: I'll have to talk to some people. Think you can last a couple days?

Wyatt, quietly: I'm going to aren't I...

Katsuki, when Wy comes out from his phone call: Can I get my phone back now? Hey! Dumbass! Wyatt. Look at me. What's wrong with you? You've been edgy the last day or so.

Wyatt, rubbing his face: I-I need some air.

A few nights later

Katsuki: Teddy bear...you're usually KO'd by now...

Wyatt, grunting: So are you.

Katsuki: But I'm not the one who's looks and acts like they're going through some cold turkey drug withdrawal.

Wyatt, suddenly getting up and just as quickly stumbling down the ground due to the vertigo he's been having: Get away from me Katsuki! Just leave me alone! L-leave me al-alone!

Katsuki, getting on the floor and hugging his distraught husband: I got you Wyatt. I'm here for you, teddy bear. 

Wyatt, crying into his shoulder: I-It hurts Katsuki! M-make it stop!

Katsuki: What hurts Wyatt?

Wyatt, struggling to put a coherent thought together: I-I'm-everything! I thought I could do it! After 2 decades I should be able to but I'm too weak! I've always been! It's no wonder everyone hates me!

Katsuki: What are you talking about? No one hates you; what do you think you should be doing?

Wyatt: I-I've been on antidepressants since I was a kid. My head doesn't work like it's supposed to and they helped so much. I never thought I'd have to feel like this again. I thought I could push though until we got back. I-I never went off of them like this before-I-I didn't think...I'm sorry, 'suki...

Katsuki: Fucking hell. When's the last time you took them Wyatt?

Wyatt:...when we got our extended stay orders. I told them I needed meds, but I wasn't specific. They said they'd try to get me in contact with someone. I haven't heard back yet...I-I took the last one in the prescription I had with me when I went out for some air…

Katsuki: It's been a whole damn week! No wonder you look like shit! *growls* Thirteen years together and you never told me this?

Wyatt: THIRTEEN YEARS AND YOU NEVER ASKED WHAT I'M POPPING? Wait no. I know I don't take in front of you often enough for it to even be a conversation. I'm sorry. I'm sorry please don't hate me-

Katsuki, cupping his face: Hey. Hey! Look at me! I don't hate you okay? I'm just upset I didn't know so I could've reminded you to say something. We got veteran undercovers on all sorts of shit. They would've got you yours if you mentioned it. 

Wyatt, breaking down: I'm sorry...I'm sorry…

Katsuki, soothing him while getting out his burner phone: Whit. Whit listen-no he's not injured LISTEN! He doesn't have his meds. No...he didn't initially. But he asked a week ago now. They never got back to him on it. Thank you. Alright here.

Whitney: Hey bro

Wyatt: I-I'm sorry Whitney-

Whitney: Don't be. You'll have them first thing in the morning. Believe that.

Wyatt, a couple days after his and Katsuki's routine is back to domestic normality: So...do you want to ask me anything about it?

Katsuki, tying on his apron to make his boys dinner: What about your mental health? It's pretty self-explanatory unless you want to talk about it.

Wyatt: It doesn't bother you? That I'm only a couple of missed doses from flipping out?

Katsuki, flexing his mechanical arm: Does it bother you that my arm's only one malfunction away from me accidentally hurting you or the boy?

Wyatt: I...I never thought about it. You're pretty on top of its maintenance. 

Katsuki: And I don't think about you missing a dose for the same reason, dumbass. Mental health's no different than physical. Just different treatment options

Wyatt:...'suki- *Katsuki shoves a bite of food in his mouth* mmm this is good! What is this?

Katsuki, smirking: New recipe. I wasn't sure if absolutely needed to be chilled overnight but I guess it does.

Wyatt: Absolutely! KIDS! Come down and try a new recipe!

Kaneki, walking down while Hide, KJ, Katara, & Margo slide down the rail: You chilled it Dad?

Katsuki, setting portions down at the table: You tell me!

The kids and Wyatt: Thank you!

Katsuki just scoffs while his family scarfs down what hopefully will hold them over until the Kirishimas come for their children and KJ takes Katara back to the Midoriyas on his way back to his grandparents' house. He catches his husband's eye and Wyatt just smiles widely before laughing at something Margo said and tells Hide to use his chopsticks. 

Katsuki, turning around to chop up some onions for his boys' true dinner: For richer or poorer. In sickness or in health, may nothing make us part. I meant that, dumbass. Nothing's changed. 

Wyatt, hugging him from behind: I know. I love you, 'suki

Katsuki, smiling: Tch. Love you too, teddy bear.

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Instagram Post: Did Dabi deserve better
Me: Touya did. Dabi kinda did this to himself after the whole murdering innocent people things 💀

Touya, 63, out on his son's deck: How did you do it.

DJ, 30, tucking his father's leg blanket: I just lift up your legs-

Touya: Not that. I mean turn out so normal...fuck when I was your age I'd just gotten out of prison. They let a bunch of us AFO followers out after a decade or so since he was a brainwashing basket case.

I didn't deserve to be let out though. I was perfectly aware of what I was doing. I didn't care. I was just so angry and jealous and vengeful over shit I couldn't change. That was a whole decade I spent like that...

DJ: From what Uncle Natsuo and Ma tells me you had a lot to be angry about Pops-

Touya: That's just it! So did my siblings...so did you. But I chose to let it get to me. I admire you for not letting the crap I put you through change you.

DJ: Pops-

Touya: I wouldn't've blamed you for being angry with me Dabi. I made no attempt with your mom, couldn't get a job to save your life, made you a target-why aren't you mad at me? Why don't you hate me? It was so easy for me to hate Enji-

DJ, seething a bit: Stop right there, Pops. I can't and you can't say for sure that you weren't at least a little brainwashed. Who the hell knows what really happened in that hospital with that weird doctor. All you have is your own faulty memories to go off of.

If you really did kill all those people as cold-bloodedly as you say you did, you paid your debt to society for it, Pops. You went to prison, you did the time that they chose to give you and then when they let you out, you still couldn't be free because everyone knows who you are.

So stop acting like you haven't paid for your crimes because you did. You still are when people come into the bakery, start shit with you over the past and you let them say their piece and destroy what they want until I get there.

Touya:..

DJ: And Pops, I'm no Saint believe me. Kashi'll tell you I've got anger issues but the opposite of you. You let them out. I hold shit in until I can't.

Every time you and Mom fought to the point that she left for months, I bottled my feelings up until just one thing someone said to me at school would set me off. Kashi's the one who talked me down enough to where you didn't have to get called.

I was plenty jealous of what Kashi and Mel had. Parents that love each other AND they didn't have to choose between food and electricity every month? I put a hole through a tree one day when Mel complained about not being able to shower because of her folks' bathroom renovations.

Touya, looking down at his feet:..I'm sorry-

DJ: But the difference is Pops, I just happened to see things differently than you. It's not a knock at you, it's not a praise on me. It just is.

I saw vengeance and hate as pointless because I knew it wasn't hate. Just like you, I was hurting. Hurting so bad it could easily be mistaken as hating. Revenge becomes a pointless thought after that because at that point looking for someone to blame is just purposely causing yourself more pain because you're forcing an issue that won't ever be solved. 

Enji is who he is bc he never recognized that he didn't hate Mr. Yagi, he's just hurt that he wasn't the people's #1. You were who you were not because you hate Grampa, but because you were hurt by his rejection. 

If Grampa recognized his own feelings then yours wouldn't have been hurt. If you realized yours sooner, who knows how things would've turned out! 

Touya: You are who you because you're a good man Dabi...

DJ, patting his father's knee: Because I was raised by a great one. I made some Ramen. Let's eat. Kashi said you gotta try to.

Touya:..

DJ, taking a deep breath: Pops. I know you're only thinking about this stuff because you think you're about to kick it any day now. But no one is giving up on you. Please don't give up on yourself.

Touya: Maybe I'm not giving up. I'm giving in.

DJ, clenching his fists: DAD I- *he closes his eyes to get a hold of himself* P-Pops-

Touya, putting a hand on his boy's head: Dabi please stop hiding from me. All your life you have to make me feel better and that's not fair when I've almost never hid from you.

DJ: Pops I-I really shouldn't-

Touya: Yes you should. 

DJ:...F-fine.

Dabi goes as far from his house as possible and after a few minutes, Touya hears and sees a giant blue fire ball erupt and destroy everything in a 10 foot circle.

DJ: JUST CUT YOUR SHIT, DAD AND FUCKING EAT! WE ALL GOT FUCKING PROBLEMS! I'VE DEALT WITH YOUR SHIT, MOM'S BULL, AND THE AIZAWA-YAGI'S NONSENSE FOR THIRTY YEARS AND YOU CAN'T LET GO OF WHAT SOME OLD MAN THINKS OF YOU? FUCK OFF! DEAL WITH IT! 

FUCKING HELL. NOW I GOTTA EXPLAIN TO KAKASHI WHY "HIS" DAMN YARD IS RUINED! LIKE HE CUTS THE GRASS AND SHIT! ALL HE DOES IS TALK TO HIS DAMN PETUNIAS AND DRINK WINE! I DO ALL THE HARD WORK AND DO I GET SO MUCH AS A THANK YOU? NO! ALL I GET IS DABI DO THIS, DABI WHERE'S THAT! HE DOESN'T EVEN HAVE TO WORK! I DO YET I DO MORE AROUND THIS FUCKING HOUSE! WHERE'S MY DAY OFF- *passes out*

Touya, reaching over for the Ramen with a relieved smile on his face: I'm glad you got that off your chest, buddy. You were starting to wrinkle. We should do this more often.

Kashi, coming in: Mr. Todoroki where's-DABI! *runs towards his husband* WHAT THE HELL DABI!

Touya, while he watches his son-in-law cycle between concern and agitation while his son finally gets some sleep: This was a productive day.

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My co-creator and I were talking about the kids getting their ears pierced and how Toshi would cry while he held them like he felt their pain 😂 here's the prompt that inspired me though: 

Whit got both, Wy got both, and I feel like Kashi got one but he asked to let it close up by the time he was like 10 because he was afraid of being perceived as effeminate

Whitney, 14: Aw, but I like your earring Kashi!

Kashi, 9: W-well I didn't! It makes me look like a girl! 

Whitney, raising an eyebrow: And what's wrong with that?

Kashi, huffing: Same reason you avoided weight training last year. You don't want to look like a boy. I don't want to look like a girl!

Whitney, embarrassed: That's not why I avoided it...

Kashi: What?

Whitney, tearing up and scoffing: The way my genes and Quirk are, me bulking up is inevitable. So I avoided weight training so the folks didn't have to keep going out for new school uniforms for Wy AND me. U.A. has more accommodations uniform wise than middle school does because U.A. knows we're going to rip through clothes like crazy.
Thanks for reminding me why I hate everything though. 

Kashi: Wait-wait that's-

Whitney, crying: I know I'm a monster.

Kashi: Big sister-

Whitney, running into her room: I just didn't expect my little brother to point it out too!

Kashi: Whitney-!

Whitney, before slamming her door: You're so lucky. You can go both ways. I can only go the way I'm forced into.

Kashi, whispering: Big sister...I'm sorry...

Whitney, dialing while wiping her face: H-how was that?

Eri, from downstairs: Perfect. I can hear his existential crisis from here. Oop. Ma and Dad are heading up *smiles smuggly* just like I said they would if you slammed hard enough.

Sho, pounding on the door: THE ONLY ONE WHO SLAMS DOORS AROUND HERE IS ME, YOUNG LADY!

Kashi, rubbing his eyes: Dad c-cut it out. I provoked it.

Sho, raising an eyebrow: You? Provoked her?

Kashi, nodding in shame: Yeah...

Reader: Kashi baby what happened?

Kashi: I...I told her I didn't want to wear earrings because I don't want to look like a girl just like she doesn't train too hard because she doesn't want to look like a boy...

Reader: Kakashi! That wasn't very nice! You know how she is about her appearance! 

Kashi: I-I'm sorry...

Sho: Kakashi Aizawa-Yagi I want you to be honest with us. What's wrong with you? You've been getting angrier for a while now and now you're lashing out. This isn't like you.

Kashi, fidgeting: I-I...never mind it's stupid-

Sho, grabbing his son before he can walk off again: Kakashi. I ignored Kiki's signs. I didn't see Wyatt's. I'm not letting you go until it's almost too late too.

Kashi:..w-what if I said that I know I'm a boy. And I feel like boy...

Reader, while running her fingers through his hair: I would say thanks for the update.

Kashi, snorting while snuggling into you:..but I like girl's clothes more. I like getting my hair done, when Whitney paints my nails, and-and *blushes hard* when Dabi calls me pretty.

Sho, laughing a bit: I would say get to the part I'm supposed to be mad about.

Kashi: That was the part...

Reader and Sho, exchanging a look: Kashi. You seem to be the only mad one here.

Kashi: But I'm your SON. I should be interested in monster trucks and baseball. Not e-z bake ovens and shoe shopping *tears up again* but no matter how hard I try-

Reader: You can't stop yourself. I know.

Sho: Me too.

Kashi: What? 

Reader: Kashi...in the States I'm nearly the outcast of our race. I like emo and metal more than rap and whatever else mainstream artist. I talk like a surfer who read a whole library in a week. I always stayed to myself rather than go out and scream.

They call me a little white girl to my face growing up. A race betrayer behind my back when I married your father. Some days, I won't lie, I still get hurt by it. But I'm not giving up myself because they say I should.

Sho, putting an arm around you: People said I would outgrow my attraction to people who look like your mother and Rock Lock. They said my attraction to men was just a phase.

I still get harassed. People tell me I should've just stayed single instead of embarrassing my family and ruining Japanese blood with my lifestyle.

Kashi: But you're still with Ma and Pop.

Sho: Exactly. What others think doesn't matter *pokes Kashi in the chest* what matters is in here. If that means you like "girly" stuff so be it. You see Kiki doesn't care.

Kiki, 17, dialing her phone and digging in her ear while coming out of the kitchen with baggy sweatpants and a backwards snap back: Wyatt tell Whitney it's time for train-BURP-ing.

Kashi, grimacing at his older sister wiping her earwax on her pants: But I don't like Kiki though.

Sho: Kakashi-

Reader, stopping her husband before he got started: The point is to be yourself. If you don't you just end up spreading your anger.

Whitney, coming out of her room to yell over the staircase: I'm not coming today!

Kiki, coming up with Eri: If you want to keep up with Wyatt you do!

Eri, 23: Come on Bubblegum. Tell us what's wrong.

Whitney: I already have-

Kiki, dragging her into her room:  We're not leaving til you tell us.

Whitney: Just leave me a- * frustrated growl comes from inside* KASHI SAID I LOOK LIKE I BOY OKAY!

Kiki: FOREHEAD GET IN HERE!

Kashi, sighing: I...I should probably apologize...

Reader, kissing his forehead: Good idea. I'll make us a nice dinner!

Sho, stomping into the room: And I'm going to remind everyone WHO'S ALLOWED TO GIVE ORDERS AROUND HERE, KIKYO AIZAWA-YAGI!

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Inspiration was a screen cap of Kiri looking melancholy that made me think of his son, Hideyoshi. 

Eijiro, looking at his doppelganger for a minute before making himself known : Hey Yosh. You doing okay?

Hideyoshi, 16, blinking the tears from his eyes before looking up from the ground : Oh hey Dad! Yeah I'm fine why? 

Eijiro : You know your Uncle Katsuki says I only get the look that was on your face when I'm actually thinking.

Hideyoshi, dripping with sarcasm : Thanks Dad.

Eijiro, patting his head : You know what I meant, lucky charm. 

Hideyoshi :..well. I was just thinking about whether I made the right choice by not going to U.A. Choosing to not be a hero. 

I have this amazing, unique to our family Quirk and I'm wasting it...

Eijiro, scoffing : Who told you that?

Hideyoshi, pouting : The shorter list would be who doesn't...

Eijiro, smiling proudly : I don't know what they're talking about then, because you practice with it just as hard as Margo does with hers. You're dedicated and you're going to be amazing when you make your debut!

Hideyoshi, thoroughly confused : Dad, what are you talking about?

Eijiro : Your Quirk! Dancing!

Hideyoshi, rolling his eyes : Dad. You know that's not a real Quirk.

Eijiro, raising his eyebrow : Who told you that 

Hideyoshi, sighing : Dad-

Eijiro, putting an arm around him : I'm serious, Yoshi. Your invisibility is cool and all, but your real Quirk, the thing that makes you special, is those feet!

Hideyoshi, turning away to wipe his eyes : You're just saying that to make me feel better!

Eijiro :..did it work?

Hideyoshi, openly crying : Yes...

Eijiro, kissing his son's forehead with a smile : Mission accomplished.

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Inspiration this Insta post

Nem: But we have to get you some furniture! Where's (Y/n) supposed to sleep when she comes back from her mission?

Sho, choking on his beer: I-I don't know what you're talking about. No one comes over.

Hizashi, stroking his chin with a smirk: So you go to her?

Sho, blushing: No!

Toshi, smiling nostalgiclly: You do it in public? That brings me back some.

Sho: What? No! Wait. What? NEVER MIND! There's nothing going on between her and I. It's all professional!

Nem, sipping her drink: Yeah professional denial.

Sho: I'm old enough to be her teacher!

Hizashi, gesturing with his cup: And All Might's old enough to be her father but he still sneaks a peek!

Toshi, blushing deeply: I- *Aizawa's phone buzzes*

Kitten: Outside. 2 minutes

Sho, throwing money down on the counter: This is stupid. You're all stupid. I'm going home.

Nem and Hizashi: TAKE A CAB!

Sho, trying to sound casual: It's fine I'll wa-oof! S- *heart skips a beat*

Reader, laughing nervously: Sorry!

Dabi, holding you closer: Don't apologize to him. *smirks* Long time no see Eraser.

Sho, unable to do anything more than ignore him because Dabi's not doing anything: It's fine, (Y/n). No need to apologize.

Dabi, irritated that he remembered you: Don't talk to her.

Sho, still addressing only you: I was just leaving. 

Reader, frowning while he walks out: Oh. Okay. Well why don't you get us some drinks while I go to the bathroom Dabi?

Dabi, sideying Sho's back: Sure...

R, texting when he walks away: 2 minutes then follow me in

Reader, smirking two minutes later: You look more necrotic than usual.

Sho, sighing: Just give me your report. 

Reader, turning to fix her hair: Shiggy's been weirder than usual and I think To-Dabi's onto Keigo but we're not sure yet.

Sho, eyes narrowing: You know his name.

Reader:...

Sho: (Y/n). Tell me.

Reader:...

Sho: (Y/n) that's information-!

Reader: That's not mine to tell! I'm leaving! Wait 2 minutes-

Sho, grabbing her: You don't get to make that call! You're not pro. You're only in this because he got attached to you.

But now it looks like you're getting attached to him.

Reader, irritated: Let go of me Eraserhead.

Sho, steaming: Not until- *voice drops* sorry. 

Reader: For what-OW what the fuck! Let go of me!

Sho, smirking loudly: Why would I do that?

Dabi, busting in: GET AWAY FROM HER *throws a punch*

Sho, dodging: Fine. I'm leaving.

Dabi, fired up: NO YOU'RE- Doll! Doll what-

Reader, holding him back: Just let it go Touya. You'll just end up arrested. 

Dabi, going through 5 different emotions before calming down: Did he hurt you? I shouldn't've left you alone with "heroes" around. *hugs you* I'm sorry, doll...

Reader, laughing a bit: Touya. Tou I'm okay. He didn't hurt me *to herself* he was saving me...

Later that night

Shots: I didn't hurt you did I?

Reader, scoffing before his message disappears: Recovery Girl hits harder than that grab 🥱

Shots: You need to tell me his name. It could be important

Reader, running her hand through a sleeping Touya Todoroki's fried hair: I can't do that. It's not my story to tell. It has nothing to do with AFO

Shots: You're getting too close

Reader: That's my job is to get close. Are you jealous or something? I thought you said that night didn't mean anything 😏

Shots, after way too long a pause: Just do your job and that's it

Reader: 👍🏾

Touya, after you put down your phone: Every thing okay, doll?

Reader, snuggling into him: 'Course. Why wouldn't it be?

Touya, holding you close before falling back asleep: I love you.

Reader, burying her face in his chest: I know. 

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Inspiration: Post-prison Touya has long hair and I started thinking about him💀

Touya, coming out of the public park bathroom: Doll?

Reader, standing outside waiting for her son to come out: *looks around with a raised eyebrow* are you talking to me?

Touya, hugging you without thinking: It's me, doll. Touya!

Reader, tensing up: I-I'm going to have to ask you to let go of me.

Touya, back up a bit in confusion: (Y/-AH! *collapses holding his crotch*

Wyatt, 4, shaking with rage ready to kick him again: Do not touch Mama! Are you okay Mama?

Reader, hugging him tightly: Yes. Thank you baby. Let's go-

Touya, quietly on the ground: Doll what's going on?

Reader, pausing: Sir. I really don't know who you are. My husbands are pros so I really don't want to get them involved.

Touya, sitting up: Husbands?

Toshi, coming up: Dearest- 

Shota, right behind him: Kitten- YOU!

Reader, sighing: Too late.

Shota, shielding you and Wyatt: What are you doing here?

Wyatt, holding you tight: He touch Ma!

Shota: EXCUSE ME!

Reader, rolling her eyes: Wyatt hush. It wasn't like that! He just hugged me. He's obviously confused or something! We should help him!

Shota: LIKE HELL WE WILL!

Reader: Shota Aizawa-Yagi what's gotten into you!

Toshi: Dearests *gestures towards Touya*

Touya, in shock: D-doll what- WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO TO HER!

Shota: Toshinori get Wyatt and (Y/n) out of here.

Reader, handing her son to his father:  I'm staying.

Shota: No-!

Reader, firmly: I'm. Staying.

Toshi, kissing you both: Keep her safe Shota. Come on son let's go see what your sisters are up to. 

Wyatt: But-!

Toshi: Hey is that Dynamight?

Wyatt, teleporting them: 'suki?!

Reader, turning her attention back to the clearly sick man in front of her: Tell me your name again?

Touya, softening: T-Touya. 

Reader, getting a bit closer: An arrow of light. I like it. How old are you, Touya?

Touya, tearing up at hearing you say that again: I'm...*looks down to think about how he can get through to you*

Shota: Kitten-

Reader, shushing him: How old are you, dear?

Touya, on the verge of breaking down again: I'm 30. Y-you're 32 and probably still don't understand how people prefer current Bring Me The Horizon to classic.

Reader, pausing: What?

Touya: You're 2nd generation Tri-Black American and your parents had a coronary when you moved here after graduating college with a nursing degree. You don't like raisins, but love grapes and for some reason I'll never understand, mint chocolate is your favorite flavor of everything.

Reader, now backing up into her husband: H-how?

Touya, getting closer: We met in an alleyway I got beat up in and you took care of me until my friends came. Then one day you walked into our hide out with Hawks and *looks down in frustration* I should've known you were too good to be true *takes your hands* but I let myself fall anyway.

Reader: S-Sho?

Shota, putting you behind him: You have seconds to leave.

Touya, only looking at you: I'm not sick. I'm not confused. I'm not gonna hurt you, doll. I love you. You're like...*laughs at his stupid 21 year old self* my own personal brand of heroin.

Shota: That does it- Kitten? (Y/n)?

 
Reader, holding her head: That is the CORNIEST thing I've ever heard, Touya Todoroki.

Touya, smirking like he did the when he snapped you out of a mind control Quirk years ago: But did it work?

Reader, huffing with a smile: I'm pissed that it did.

Touya, getting way too close: Doll...

Reader, ignoring her husband: Tou. You look good with long hair *kisses him*

Shota, grabbing you: (Y/n)!

Reader, frowning: Let go of me! Who are you! Touya who is this guy? 

Shota, panicking: K-kitten- 

Touya, grabbing him with a firey fist: She said let go!

Shota: She's MY WIFE-!

Touya: ONLY AFTER YOU FUCKS TOOK HER AWAY AND BRAINWASHED HER!

Shota: SHE CHOSE TO- Kitten. Kitten sit down. Get her to a bench!

Touya:..come on, doll.

Reader, sitting down: Touya who is- ow. Oh fucking *grabs her head again* Sho? Shota what's going on where are we? Who's-Touya-AH! My head is on fire! FUCK!

Touya, holding you: What do you mean she chose this! She wanted to forget?

Shota: Yes- watch her she's going to- *watches his shoes get splattered* throw up...

Reader, heaving: What the fuck- *passes out*

Shota: Give her to me. She needs to go home.

Touya: I'm coming with you.

Shota: Like hell-!

Touya: I DESERVE AN EXPLANATION! W-why? Sh-she said she loved me...

Shota, picking you up: I know. I advised her many times against it when I was her handler on your case. Her job was to just gather information and she-!

Touya, wiping your mouth: I don't understand...

Shota, stroking you cheek: She fucked up and she knew it. She was fucked up and she knew it. The shit you two and Keigo probably saw. The things she probably had to do...she couldn't sleep. After a while she barely ate, lost her job.

I told her to get out of the mission. That she clearly wasn't properly prepared mentally. But she wouldn't. She wouldn't leave you.

When everything was over it started eating at her. She opted to get her memories of it wiped...

Touya: And you were there to pick up the pieces

Shota, blushing in self-righteousness: Well what was I supposed to do? I was the only person who knew her situation-

Touya, making a fist before relaxing again: Don't give me that shit. You felt the same way about her as I did. I could tell every time we conveniently run into each other.

Shota, blushing harder: I'm sorry.

Touya: I don't want your damn apologies...it would've happened sooner or later. She felt something for you too. I could tell. With our lifestyle, the way I was, eventually something would've broken us up.

Shota: I'm...sorry.

Touya: Not as sorry as me. She chose you AND All Might. I never stood a chance did I?

Shota:..

Touya:..I gotta go. Got a pregnant lady, expecting some dinner soon.

Shota, raising an eyebrow: Then why were you here?

Touya, pausing his steps for a long moment: I...I come here to get away from her damn nagging. She's not my doll and damn me for thinking I could ever replace her...

Shota, looking down in slight guilt:..let's get you home kitten. All this stress isn't good for you.

Touya, looking at Eraserhead's hand on your tummy, then turning back around: Congratulations. Looks like our kids'll be about the same age.

Shota: Yeah...if...if you need anything-

Touya: I don't want your charity. Just tell me when she wakes up. That fancy criminal database you guys have knows all about me right? Can't go no where...

A few hours later

Baby Mama (we can't think of a name for her; sue us): Dabi your phone is ringing.

Touya, from the shower: HUH?

BM: YOUR PHONE IS RINGING! 

Touya, nearly falling on his way into the bedroom: Fuck. Hello?

Reader: Hey stranger.

Touya, smiling brightly: Hey, doll. How you feeling?

Reader: Like I just found out I erased an entire lifetime. Other than that I'm okay. Baby's kicking. Sorry my other one nailed you in the nuts, but you were asking for it.

Touya, rolling his eyes: You still got jokes.

Reader: Yeah the biggest of which was knowing you...when did you get out?

Touya, rubbing the back of his neck: About a year ago. They let a lot of us AFO followers out since they can't prove we weren't brainwashed or otherwise forced to comply. Or some BS like that.

And if you're curious no, unlike some of my former colleagues, I haven't committed any murders or felonies since. Yet.

Reader: You're hilarious Touya.

Touya, smirking while pushing his dripping wet hair off his face: It's why you love me, right? 

Reader:...

Touya, face darkening: Right, doll?

Reader, quietly: S-Sho told me your girlfriend is pregnant?

Touya, getting up to leave the room: She's not my girlfriend. She was a mistake that I have to live with because as much as I want to I can't just abandon whatever's growing in her. I'd be the hypocrite of the century.

Reader:...

Touya: What? Don't be shy of hurting my feelings now. The ship for that's long sailed.

Reader: You've changed so much. But so little at the same time. 

You said you're not leaving, but she's not your girlfriend? I heard you get up and walk somewhere. Does she know she's not your girlfriend?

Touya:...

Reader: She is carrying your child, accident or not Touya Todoroki. She deserves to know where things stand, but you're so concerned with whether I, a married woman, love you or not-

Touya, cutting you off: You obviously don't since you decided to wipe all memories of us and still haven't answered my question after getting them back.

Reader:...

Touya, irritated: Why did you even call? I just told your hubby to tell me when you woke up. I didn't ask for you to, you chose to contact me. You're sending as many mixed signals as I am!

Reader:...you're right. I'm sorry. It was good to hear your voice, Tou.

Touya, rubbing the bridge of his nose: Wait! Doll!

Reader, shakily: W-what?

Touya: We're too old for this teenage bullshit of hanging up mad. And-and I don't want it to be another decade of us not speaking.

Reader: Touya. You-you know I can't answer your question. I have a family-

Touya, sighing: I know...It was wrong for me to put you on the spot like that. Why don't we just talk? Catch up?

Reader:...okay...

Touya, sitting down on the couch: So...

Reader, teasing: Tell me how you met your baby mama so I can judge you properly.

Touya, grimacing while messing with the tips of his hair: Where to begin with that...

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Shota, dragging Wyatt into the car with his scarf after his "break up" with Katsuki: FIRST YOU CATFISH A FUCKING HERO-GET IN THE CAR! *slides in next to his eldest son* THEN YOU KEEP THE CON UP LONG ENOUGH TO GET INTO A DAMN R-RE-

Reader, pursing her lips as she starts the car: Relationship.

Sho, getting into the passenger seat: WITH THE GROWN ASS MAN, THEN YOU WENT TO SEE HIM WITHOUT TELLING ANYONE!

Wyatt, buckling in: But nothing happened! He walked away when I told him the truth! *tearing up*

This is KATSUKI BAKUGO we're talking about! H-he wouldn't hurt me! He cared about me! He cared enough about me to call you to tell you what I did!

Toshi, next to him:...he was a little vague on his actions though.

Wyatt, actively crying: He thought I was an adult until now! S-stop accusing him of being weird!

He's not a pedophile! He's not some lowlife! *getting fired up* H-he's not some stranger! I've known him all my life!

Reader: Baby. You think you have. Being rescued and babysat before you could even go to school, following their life only through pictures and post that they or the media shows you isn't knowing someone. 

The last time you've even seen him in person before now was over a decade ago. 

Wyatt: But-but you guys know him, right! Dad, Pop you two taught him! How am I supposed to not trust him! 

Toshi, while holding his son's arm: Wyatt. My son. When it comes to breaking their heart and embarrassing them the way you did to that man, anyone can turn into a stranger in an instant. Katsuki could've done anything to you and gotten away with it due to his status. You may be bigger and stronger physically, but he has decades of battle experience. 

He could've easily outsmarted you, overpowered you, and found someone to erase all evidence of knowing you before we even realized you were missing if he decided to.

Do REALLY think anyone would investigate a hero, let alone the #1 for the past 15 years, for something like that?

Reader, glancing at him in the rear view mirror: Baby think about the last time you got your heart stepped on. And I mean crushed. Now think about if the person crushing it was the first person you opened your heart to in a decade. How would you feel? 

Wyatt, wide eyed and shaking a bit:..I didn't think-

Sho, unable to contain his ire any longer: DAMN RIGHT-

Toshi, hand on his husband's shoulder while nodding at their traumatized son: Dearest...

Sho, pouting out the passenger window: Tch. We're just glad you're safe, Wyatt. That's all we prayed for on the way here.

Reader, trying to keep her eyes tear free enough to watch the road: We love you Wyatt. 

Toshi, hugging him: More than you'll ever realize-oof!

Wyatt, nearly crushing his father: I-I'm sorry...

The folks: We know, baby.

Three years later

Katsuki, catching his breath: That...that was-hey. Hey! What's wrong? Did I hurt you-oof!

Wyatt, burying his face in his shoulder: I was so scared.

Katsuki, running his hand up and down Wyatt's back: Scared about what?

Wyatt: That I'd made the same mistake twice. That I'd talked myself into a relationship with an older man that I honestly barely know and went to go see him without telling anyone. The same man that I emotionally crushed not too long ago. You could've killed me at any time!

Fuck I'm an idiot! I never fucking learn anything! But I just can't help it with you. You make me feel so at ease, 'suki...

Katsuki, after a minute: I did. Not until a week after, but I did get so pissed off that I thought about confronting you like some damn teenager. I just couldn't believe I let "too good to be true boy" take over me the way you did, Wyatt. I spent the last 10 years expecting to be a life long bachelor.

Wyatt: I'm sorry...

Katsuki, holding him closer: As disgusting as it is, do you know what took over my every thought after I got over being pissed?

Wyatt, looking up at him: What?

Katsuki, blushing: The thought of you growing to realize how wrong you were to catfish a 37 year old. H-how wrong I was to even be talking to you.

Wyatt: You didn't know I was underage Katsuki...

Katsuki: For sure I didn't know, but the way you talked and avoided certain things. It nagged in the back of my mind.

Wyatt: Is that why you stopped sending pictures after I was weird about telling you about myself?

Katsuki: Yeah...I had a hunch, but I-I just didn't want to acknowledge it. I wanted to hang on to the hope that maybe this time would be different... *tears up in self-hatred*

Fuck I'm pathetic! Even if you were telling the truth, I was a 37 year old man pouring himself into a damn 23 year old! Now I'm fucking 40 with a fucking 19 year old kid in my bed! Your folks were right to judge me! They never came out and said it, but I deserved it! I fucking deserve it! 

Wyatt:...

Katsuki, wiping his eyes: There's a reason Eiji left me! It's because I never grew the fuck up! I never learn a damn thing! He got out while he could. M-maybe you should too...

Wyatt:...*gets up and throws back on his clothes* 

Katsuki, to himself watching him walk out:...alone again Katsuki? Can't say I'm surprised. 

Have a good life Wyatt. I know you'll find someone better...

An hour later

Katsuki, groggy: Huh? 

Wyatt, shaking him gently: Wake up before the food gets cold.

Katsuki, sitting up to see the eldest Aizawa-Yagi son taking out food boxes: What's going on?

Wyatt: I knew Ma was expecting me home so I went over and got some dinner for us since I can't cook worth a damn. Open your mouth.

Katsuki: Wyatt- *Wy shoves some chicken in* Fuck that's good...

Wyatt, eating his own bite: My mother made it of course it is. DJ made some sweets and Pop made some tea! Dad said to call him first thing in the morning. Something about what your intentions with me. He did the same shit when Eijiro started dating Kiki. Don't worry about it. 

Katsuki: I don't understand.

Wyatt, rolling his eyes: If you plan on being my boyfriend in Bossman's eyes, you have to take it up with Bossman first. He acts like I'm not going to go out with you either way. I'm a grown man.

Katsuki: Wyatt. Listen to me. I'm no good for-

Wyatt: Can I be the judge of that please? There's no "I'm the older one" in this. I'm an adult. I can decide what's best for me and right now it's this food and what we were doing an hour and a half ago.

Katsuki:...

Wyatt: Look. I know I'm not even old enough to drink, but I've gone through as much emotionally and mentally in 20 years as most 40 year olds and-and I'm allowed to have an opinion on this.

It seems like you've been hating yourself for the last 3 years for missing me. You should be critical of yourself...but me being 16 at the time doesn't make me less guilty. I was plenty old enough to know that I was catfishing you. If I could go back and stop myself I would, but I can't. Let's stop punishing ourselves for shit we can't change. What happened, happened Katsuki.

And-and I may still be "a kid", but I never felt like one *takes Katsuki's hand* Maybe that's why I'm so drawn to you 'suki. Dad and Pop said you changed the most in U.A.. That they'd never seen a 14 year old turn 30 so fast. We're both old souls.

Katsuki, looking at Wyatt's hand on top of his:...

Wyatt, quietly but firmly: Katsuki our age gap is only going to be weird if we make it weird. I don't want to do that. There's no reason to. I'm not going to beg to be with you, 'suki, but I am asking you to understand my perspective because *smiles a bit* I want you to know the real me and I want to know the real you.

Katsuki, going through every possible emotion before settling on the one he was surest of, the one it was too early to admit to: Give me some of that food, dumbass *holds his hand* And I would've cooked if you asked.

Wyatt, smiling bright: I have a feeling we have plenty of time for that. 

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Katsuki, accessing the destroyed city square around him: That could've...gone better. You know we're benched with no pay for at least two weeks now. 

Wyatt, quietly messing with the broken in half sun emblem on his super suit: I know. But the alternative was letting him destroy the whole city-*squints at the horizon* hey. 

Katsuki: What's wrong?

Wyatt, speeding up his steps: There's something moving by that building. It looks like a-oh no...

Katsuki, catching up: Like a what, dumb-oh fuck...

Wyatt, going near the scraped and bruising small child wandering around: I'm not going to hurt you. 

Child, backing away from the unfamiliar, very tall and wide, dark skinned man: No. No! Mama! Help!

Katsuki, examining a crushed like a can car with the only good backseat door hanging open: Fuck...Hey. Hey kid *looks at the label on the stuffed, too light-skinned Wy doll* Kaneki. Kaneki look what I got.

Kaneki, peeking over the rubble he hid behind: That my Sun...

Katsuki, kneeling: Well here he is *moves closer to Wyatt* We're not gonna hurt you. I promise.

Kaneki, moving slowly: 'K...

Katsuki, catching him when he comes over: You okay, Kaneki?

Kaneki, holding tightly to his doll: Hurt.

Katsuki, tensing: What hurts?

Kaneki, not processing the question: Where Mama...

Katsuki, swallowing hard: I'll...I'll tell you later. For now I'm here okay? Just stay awake.

Wyatt, hanging up his phone while moving as close as Kaneki will let him get without flipping out: Katsuki we...I...Katsuki we-we're supposed to be the good guys. We're supposed to stop things like this, not cause it!

Katsuki, holding Kaneki's face away from the car wreck until the ambulance can come for him: I know. I know. *takes a deep breath* but we're human too. We may be on the right side of history, but we still make mistakes.

Kaneki, trembling: Mama. Where Mama...time for eat eat, Mama...

Wyatt, nodding while examining the in shock toddler: I understand 'suki. Doesn't make it feel any better...

Katsuki, shaking a little before Wyatt puts a steadying hand on him: I know. What did they say?

Wyatt, sighing: We're on desk duty. A month without pay while helping with rebuilding. Then...I have to go to remedial classes to get my license back after everything's done...

Katsuki, clenching his jaw: Assholes. They do that to you every time someone even so much as stubs their damn toe.

Wyatt, rubbing his neck while looking down at droopy eyed Kaneki: Well. I actually deserve it this time.

Katsuki, grunting: Well. It'll give us time to make sure he gets to a good family...is he sleeping? We can't let him go to sleep until he gets his head checked. WHERE'S THAT DAMN-

Kaneki, wailing: Mama! Mama!

Katsuki, cursing under his breath: I'm sorry, kid...*wiping Kaneki's eyes* D-don't cry...

Wyatt, smiling weakly: Here. Let me take him; can't avoid Black people forever *Kaneki cries louder until Wyatt's warm rocking gets to him* There we go. Sun's not gonna hurt you, buddy.

Kaneki, blinking lazily at his doll then back at Wyatt: You Sun? *Wyatt nods with the best version of his signature smile he could muster* Mama...*Kaneki's tears start up again* Mama like Sun...

Wyatt, holding Kaneki closer while the guilt piles in his mind:...

Katsuki: Hey! I said don't let him-! When did you learn to do that?

Wyatt, running his hand over Kaneki's wounds to heal them: A hero with Quirk similar to mine and Whitney's taught us when we went to America last year. It's not what the doctors can do, but he'll be safe to sleep. *strokes Kaneki's cheek* It's okay, buddy. We got you.

Kaneki, before drifting off: Mama...

Wyatt, looking at Katsuki: 'suki...

Katsuki, looking up: Teddy bear…

Together: We have to take him in. We have to take responsibility. 

Wyatt, rubbing his neck: We're not even legally recognized as married here. Will they even let us?

Katsuki, staring at Kaneki:...did you tell them about the kid?

Wyatt: They said the less they knew the better. The police can handle the details. All they know is there were casualties. Not who.

Katsuki: Shit it won't take them long to realize the kid's missing though...we don't even know if he has anymore family.

Wyatt: Katsuki. I think we've tested the law enough for today.

Katsuki, pouting:..*siren wails* Oh fucking FINALLY!

In the PICU

Wyatt, whispering while pulling up Kaneki's covers that the toddler kicked off: He's so perfect 'suki...

Katsuki, wiping his own eyes: A-attached already, dumbass?

Wyatt, rolling his eyes with a smile: Like you're not.

Katsuki, sucking his teeth: I...*quickly grabs Kaneki's hand because he started whimpering in his sleep* It'll be okay, kid.

Wyatt, smirking slightly: Not attached, huh? I haven't seen you this soft since reading our vows.

Katsuki, blushing: Shut up, dumbass.

Nurse, coming in to check on Kaneki: You two have to leave now. Only family is allowed at this time.

Wyatt: Will we be told when he wakes up?

Nurse: Not unless you're his next of kin.

The boys:..I guess this is goodbye then *Wyatt takes Kaneki's other hand* We're so sorry Kaneki. We...we hope you can still have a good life.

Nurse, subtly wiping her eyes: Have a good night gentlemen.

Wyatt, bowing while Katsuki grunts a goodbye on his way out: Thank you. You as well, ma'am. 

Katsuki, punching the wall when they're outside: Dammit! FUCK!

Wyatt, cupping his face: Katsuki. Katsuki Bakugo, listen to me. We've done all we can legally do for him-

Katsuki, growling: I-I don't CARE ABOUT THE LAW! It's the fucking LAW that's keeping us from even suggesting that we can-!

Social Worker, coming out: Ma'am. Ma'am are you sure about this? If you walk away now, he becomes a ward of the state. There's more paperwork involved after that to get him back if you change-oh dear! There's no need for that language! He's just a baby! Ma'am? Dammit! *lights up a cigarette* The kid may actually be dodging a bullet...

Katsuki, walking up: Excuse me.

Social Worker: Ye-oh! *blushing* D-Dynamight! What can I do for you?

Katsuki: Who was that on the phone?

Social Worker, taking a drag: I can't tell you that...but I will say a little boy has a rough road ahead of him *blows out smoke* More kids than the orphanage can handle. No willing parents. She called him a Bible thumping fruitcake. Can you believe it? A grown woman attacking a two year old for his parents' beliefs *sighs* is there anything else I can do for you?

Katsuki, taking Wyatt's hand: Um...listen. If the kid is Kaneki...I-I know it's illegal for same-sex couples to adopt, but can we home him? Just until he gets a permanent one? You said it yourself that there's no room for him. Wy and I have plenty of room. 

Wyatt, catching on: Yes! A four bedroom with a great yard not too far from where my father, All Might, lives. We keep it clean and organized. We have an established structure. He cooks three healthy meals a day, I do everything else *Katsuki snorts and Wyatt crushes his hand* Dynamight only does hero work two days a week now and I'm taking some desk duty time...We'll consent to inspection *puts on his signature smile*

Social Worker, looking them up and down:...You understand you will be under constant scrutiny due to your...lifestyle. Anything can be an excuse to have him taken away. The moment a legal home is found he will be taken from your home.

Katsuki: We understand.

Wyatt, rubbing the back of his neck: We just want to take responsibility. We're the reason he's orphaned in the first place...

Social Worker, flicking away her butt:..I can't promise anything, but I'll see what I can do.

Wyatt, bowing: Thank you. Thank you!

Katsuki:...yeah what he said...

Social Worker, going back inside on cloud nine: Anything for you Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight!

Katsuki, puffing out his chest, while Wyatt rolls his eyes: I still got it!

Six months into their fostering, Kaneki was found a home. Despite Dynamight's charm, there was nothing left they could do to keep him. Two weeks later the kid wound up in the PICU again.

Social Worker: Dynamight just calm down-

Katsuki, livid: I AM CALM! TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED TO MY SON!

Security: Is there a problem here?

Katsuki, getting in his face: YEAH THERE'S A FUCKING PROBLEM! THESE FUCKING FUCKS WITH THEIR FUCKING PREJUDICED BULLSHIT TOOK MY BOY AND HE GOT HURT! *turns back to the social worker* HE WAS JUST FINE WITH ME AND MY HUSBAND! *security starts dragging him out* Let me go! LET ME GO!

Wyatt, coming in costume: I got it from here, gentlemen *grabs his husband* Let's go.

Katsuki: I-!

Wyatt, deathly quiet: Now Katsuki.

Katsuki, still crackling, but going outside with his husband: Wyatt-! Oh teddy bear...it's okay. He's breathing on his own now. 

Wyatt, breaking down: A-at least they called you! N-no one even acknowledges me out of my uniform! W-what happened to our baby, 'suki?

Katsuki, rubbing his back: I don't know. No one would tell me that much. Social worker said she got the voice-mail this morning that he was rushed in last night. Then she called me after making sure he was stable.

Wyatt: I-it's not fair, 'suki. He was just fine with us! We just got him to smile again!

Katsuki: I know. I know-

Social Worker: E-excuse me?

Katsuki, squeezing his husband to keep his own temper in check: Unless it's about Kaneki, we don't care, lady.

Social Worker: It is. Kaneki overdosed on melatonin. They got his vitals stable, but it's going to be a while before he wakes up.

Katsuki, losing it: EXCUSE-

Wyatt, covering his husband's mouth: T-thank you for telling us. Can we see him?

Social Worker: N-no. I'm sorry. Only his legal guard-

Katsuki, taking Wyatt's hand off his mouth: WE MIGHT AS WELL BE! EVERY TWO MONTHS HE'S BEEN TAKEN AWAY AND GIVEN BACK A WEEK LATER! *takes a moment to calm down before speaking again*

Wh-why can't you fucks just admit that we're what's best for him! I'm not saying that there's not good heterosexual parents out there, but it's clear that people other than Wyatt and I are just not working out-! 

Social Worker: DON'T YOU THINK I SEE THAT!

Katsuki and Wyatt, surprised at her outburst:..

Social Worker, fixing her hair before lighting a cigarette: I wish I could place him permanently with you, Wyatt, and your families, Katsuki.

I've never seen a child who's gone through something as traumatic as lose his whole biological family at once bounce back as quickly as Kaneki did with you two. But the law is the law and as wrong as it is, it is what it is.

The boys:...

Social Worker: Now until I can determine whether this was an accident or not, Kaneki will be placed back with you as usual. But if I find that it was truly Kaneki just being a curious toddler and not neglect or abuse, he will have to go back.

Wyatt, frowning: It wasn't an accident! My boy knows better! Katsuki and I made sure to reinforce his biological parents telling him not to touch things that aren't his, especially medicine!

Social Worker, smiling a bit before walking back into the hospital: I know. I saw him tell one of the other kids in the house not to touch dangerous things. 

I know you're good people and would make the best home for him. I just wish I could make the powers that be see it too.

Wyatt, when she goes back in: 'suki-'suki, they're going to kill him if he goes back...*eyes darkening* then I'M gonna kill THEM-! 

Katsuki, cupping his face: Hey! Look at me dumbass! That's MY line! You can't think like that. Let's just go get the house ready for him, okay?

Wyatt, sobbing again: I just want my baby back safe with us, Katsuki. I want our boy!

Katsuki, leading him to the car: I know, teddy bear. Me too.

Two weeks later

Kaneki, squeezing a water toy: Stay here?

Katsuki, washing his hair: I...I don't know. Maybe.

Kaneki, splashing with his legs a bit: Lady don't listen. 'suki listen.

Katsuki, rinsing his son's hair: Sounds tough...

Kaneki, kicking harder: Wy funny. Man not. Hide nice. Kids mean!

Katsuki, moving to grab him out of the water: Kaneki-

Kaneki, flailing: No go! No go! Stay here!

Wyatt, coming in: Is everything-

Kaneki, wailing when he sees Wyatt: STAY HERE! WANT SUN!

Wyatt, grabbing a towel so he can take his wet, distraught son: It's okay, Ki. It's okay. We got you, buddy *exchanges a look with Katsuki before taking Kaneki out so Dynamight can clean up*

After an hour

Wyatt, running a hand over Kaneki's hair: Finally asleep. What happened?

Katsuki, rubbing his own puffy face: He asked me if he had to go back. I told him I wasn't sure and he lost it. *shakes his head* Wyatt, we can't send him back there. They'll ruin him...

Wyatt, holding Kaneki closer with a nod of agreement: Did you tell the social worker what happened?

Katsuki: Tried but I can't get through to anyone. You know how it is.

Wyatt, sighing: Unfortunately...

Katsuki, holding Kaneki's and Wyatt's hands: Hey. I'll cook us up something good. Celebrate whatever time we have left togemmmm...

Wyatt, smiling after letting up: I love you.

Katsuki, blushing: Love you more *phone rings* Yeah?

Social Worker: So we finished the investigation...

Katsuki, putting the phone on speaker: Okay? And?

Social Worker: It was inconclusive. Can't determine one way or another.

Wyatt: W-what does that mean?

Social Worker: That means until I get some more concrete evidence that it wasn't neglect, I can't put him back in that house with good conscience. Especially not after the nice string of voice-mails Dynamight left me earlier.

Katsuki,  blushing before sucking his teeth: H-how long will gathering more evidence take?

Social Worker: Could take a few days...or 16 years depending on how long I can keep Kaneki's case.

Katsuki and Wyatt, looking at each other: R-really?

Social Worker, looking at Kaneki's case file: Unfortunately... *smiles a bit while looking at the only notes she was allowed to take officially: ones not with the boys* ...that's not to say that I can't find him a permanent home, but it's tough to house a three year old with a history of let me see...temper problems, biting. Oh dear he even set the last house on fire twice.

Kaneki, waking up: Not me...Dio...*getting fired up* I try to stop Dio, but lady said I did! I did NOT!

Social Worker: Goodness there's that temper! Well good luck with that!

Katsuki, trying to keep his excitement contained: Don't worry. I know plenty about tempers. 

Wyatt, smiling brightly: Thank you for the information, ma'am.

Ami: You're welcome and drop the honorifics. Just call me Ami. I'll keep you updated. And Kaneki? 

Kaneki: Yes, ma'am?

Ami, smiling contently despite the trouble she knows she's about to be in: Stay sweet, dear.

Kaneki: Otay...?

Ami: Bye!

Wyatt: 's-suki?

Katsuki: Teddy bear?

Kaneki: Hungy! 'suki I hungy.

Katsuki, ruffling his son's hair with a smile: Screw the home cooking, I'll be doing more than enough of that now. Let's go out! 

Wyatt, squeezing both his boys close to him: With our son!

Three years later

Ami, writing down some notes for her unofficial records:...so what's his Quirk? 

Katsuki, setting out some lemonade: None. He hasn't manifested a thing.

Ami, fighting a smile: Are you serious? 

Wyatt, watching five year old Kaneki and Hide running around with three year old Margo and Katara toddling not too far behind: Either he's Quirkless or reincarnates. It's a bit inhumane to test for the latter, so...

Ami, shaking her head while watching her most interesting case with his cousins: He's making it SO hard to find a home. 

Katsuki, sipping his drink: Yeah you sound like you're working really hard at, Ami.

Ami, putting a hand over her heart: Hey I found Margo a good home!

Katsuki, watching Hideyoshi Kirishima drag his adopted sister to catch her up with the other two: Right…

Kaneki: And that kids is how I met your grandfathers. 

Usagi, the third oldest, raising her hand: How do you remember being a baby?

Kaneki, straightfaced: I have a photographic memory. Yes, Makoto?

Mako, the second oldest: May I leave now? Hideo and Kendo are waiting for me at Uncle Hide's.

Kaneki: If you take the twins with you.

Mako: But Dad-!

Haru: It's either them or the triplets.

Mako: Mom-!

Haru: One or the other Makoto Bakugo.

Mako: Ugh, fine. What about Thing 1 and Thing 2?

Haru: Alright then. Usagi you get the twins and Nemuri gets the triplets.

Usagi, too excited: Okay!

Nemuri, the oldest, sideying her youngest siblings: Gee. I'd love to, but I got a date. Bye!

Kaneki, as his daughter leaves: Is it that Yamada boy!

Nem, closing the door: Maybe!

Sho, grumbling from his recliner: I just can't escape that name. Harder to get rid of than the Todorokis!

Wyatt, slapping his dad's shoulder: Mind your blood pressure Bossman. Katsuki's is about to take him out any day now.

Katsuki, drowning in the now bored triplets: KANEKI COME GET YOUR DEMONS!

Kaneki, getting up: Think we should think about slowing down? 

Haru, sighing: I guess...

Chapter Text

Inspiration: Melody Takami was a thought in my head for over a year now but I didn't draw her until last month. Once I did, I had to put her in the AU.

Touya: Keigo? What the hell? It's 3 in the morning! 

Keigo: I know! I know I-I didn't know where to go-I need help. Oh god. She's dead-. My wife-

Touya, looking down at the bulge in Keigo's jacket: Get in here! What are you talking about! 

Keigo, holding his lump tighter while coming into the Dabis' house: My-my wife's dead! She's just laying out there-I couldn't carry her and Mel-Please I have to go get my wife. Take Melod-Mel? Mel!

Melody, passed out:...

Keigo, getting on his knees while examining his daughter's face: No. No. She got you too? I didn't see-I need Black Out! Call her! 

Touya, dialing you so you could drag Eraser over: Keigo I don't have her number. I'll call Eraserhead-

Keigo: NO! His Quirk isn't strong enough anymore-!

Kashi and DJ, coming out of the room: What's going on-Uncle Keigo? 

Keigo: Kashi! Kakashi get over here I need your Quirk! 

Kashi: What-

Keigo: NOW!

Kashi comes over, sees a black mold-like growth spreading over the girl's face, and immediately understands what he has to do. When Kashi's eyes start glowing gold, the mold's spread slows to a near halt.

Keigo, getting up: Th-thank you. I promise I'll be back as soon as I can *kisses his daughter's unaffected side* Don't you give up on me, Melody Takami.

An hour later, Keigo comes back covered in black fungus with a vial and syringe: I knew there was an antidote somewhere on her. She's not immune to her own Quirk.

Kashi, eyes blown blood red from keeping his Erasure active for so long: K-Keigo?

Keigo, dosing Melody: You can relax now *Kashi passes out*

DJ, running over to his fainted best friend: Kashi!

Keigo: Take him back to bed Deej. I'll-*rubs his face to pull himself together* I'll do something to make it up to him.

DJ, innocent as can be while picking up Kashi: What happened Keigo?

Keigo, tearing up: I- *breaks down*

Touya: Dabi, go to your room. Don't come out until I say otherwise.

DJ:...okay…

Touya, once the boys are out of ear shot: Where's Kimi, Keigo?

Keigo, face buried in Mel's hair: She's gone. All that's left is a bunch of mold-We hadn't had a date in months! It was just one night! One night we let our guard down! And-and-Mel, baby wake up. Please. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I didn't answer. Daddy didn't know, baby!

Melody, still not moving:..

Keigo: It was the babysitter. Melody said she didn't need one, but Kimi and I were just so nervous about leaving her alone at the time. She called us a couple hours after we left but Kimi and I were so damn drunk by then we didn't check our phones til it was too late. The house was empty, we spent forever looking for her-Kimi found her-I didn't get there til my wife and daughter were- *gestures at the mold covering himself* All I saw was Kimi covered in this shit and the bitch we hired to protect our baby was dead next to her. 

She's had it out for Kim for years! B-but then she disappeared. I-I didn't think- I didn't know-Kimi's dead. My-my wife is dead and my daughter won't-Melody please wake up. Please!

Melody:..

Touya, with a hand on Keigo's back: How about we get her into a bed? Come on-

Keigo, pushing Touya hard into the wall when he moved to grab Melody: DON'T TOUCH MY DAUGHTER! Shit-I-I'm sorry-

Touya, coming close again: It's okay. You're in shock. You need to lay down. Come on.

Touya, coming back in the house after he gets Melody under some blankets, sedates her father, and goes to see what happened to Keigo's wife:....*shakes his head* Fuck!

Reader, pulling him down to sit: Just breathe Touya. He came to you for a reason. He needs you to stay calm.

Shota, holding Kakashi: And you're sure there's no trace of anything? 

Touya, shaking his head: Nothing.

DJ: If...if they need to stay here. Melody can have my room, Pops.

Touya, smiling a bit: Let's see how long it takes her to wake up. If she's not at least twitching in the next few hours, she'll need the hospital.

Kashi, groggy: Can I examine her?

Shota: Kakashi Aizawa-Yagi, this isn't a game-you can't even open your eyes. 

Kashi: When I can see again, can I see her? DJ and I have been researching Black Death for a couple years! I'll never get another chance to-!

Reader: Kakashi.

Kashi:...yes Ma?

Reader: Melody is a living, breathing person. Not a virtual simulation.

Show some respect and ask HER father if you may look at her, AFTER he processes this and AFTER Melody does too.

Kashi, holding his heat pad tighter over his eyes:...Yes Ma. I-I'm sorry...

Shota, softly: Hey now. No one is angry. Don't start with that, you'll irritate your eyes again.

Kashi, crying: I-I didn't mean to sound the way I did-I just want to know it better so I can help...

Reader, putting a hand through his hair: Shhh. It's okay, my love. I'm not upset. It's just if you're going to be a doctor you have to work on your phrasing. Go back to sleep, we'll talk more about it later. I love you.

Kashi, quietly: I love you too, Mama…

Reader, looking at her husband for approval before addressing Touya: Do you want us to take DJ for a couple of days? Just until Melody wakes up and Keigo can think a bit clearer?

Touya: What do you want to do, bub? 

DJ:..will you be okay Pops? That's still one more mouth when I'm gone. I can get some more junk from the scrap yard to sell in a couple hours when it opens-

Touya, ruffling his hair: How many times do I have to tell you that I'M the breadwinner not YOU. Go with Kashi.

DJ, pouting:..I'm calling every hour-

Touya: I'm not playing with you DJ. Go! You just want to be nosy!

DJ, indignant at being found out: Fine!

Touya, going into his bedroom after the Aizawa-Yagis and his son leaves: How are you already awake again? I gave you enough tranq to knock out All Might.

Keigo, stroking his daughter's cheek: She was like this the day she was born too. Barely cried. Slept all day. They all thought something was wrong with her, but I knew she would wake up in her own time.

Hell, if I spent 8 ½ months rent free, feeding off someone else just to be brought into all this shit, I'd sleep all day too. But a week later she was the neediest thing you ever heard. Six months later she was trying to sit up, so K-Kimi and I knew it would be just a matter of time before she was into everything and talking and-

Touya, sitting down next to him: Having her own opinions on things?

Keigo: She knew. She knew something wasn't right or she wouldn't've been so combative on having a babysitter. But Kim and I were so sure we knew what was best. We're her parents, how could we not?

I...I got to say goodbye to Kimi. Before we split up to look for Melody. We always say goodbye before a mission. I-I didn't say goodbye to my chicken little before I left the house though. I-I just told her to take out the trash after dinner and to do her homework before bed.

Touya: K-

Keigo, sobbing: I've been telling her what happened for the last half hour, how much I love her, but she hasn't answered…

Touya: Kei-

Keigo: What if she never does? Oh god don't take my daughter too!

Touya, grabbing him: KEIGO LISTEN TO ME! Now that little girl is going to wake up. When she does, she's going to want her mother and father. You need to be cool enough to answer her!

Keigo, breaking down: What am I supposed to do now Touya? What am I supposed to do!

Touya, hugging him: Keep going. You have to keep going.

A week later

Melody, moving:..ugh

Keigo, sitting up: Melody?

Melody, blinking: Dad...dy?

Keigo, cupping her face: I'm here, baby. Daddy's here, Melody.

Melody: Mom...my…

Keigo, freezing before taking a breath: Melody…

Melody, grabbing her head: She's...dead. I-I remember...she saved me. It was already in my head. The mold. I was fighting it.

She should have saved herself, but- *tearing up* it's my fault…

Keigo, shaking his head: Hey! You listen to me. None of this is your fault Melody Takami.

Melody: I wasn't strong enough...if I didn't slack off in training so much I could've fought that bitch off-!

Keigo: MELODY! 

Melody:...

Keigo: Melody, you are 12 years old. There was nothing you could do. What's done is done. Wh-what happened, happened. The what ifs'll kill you, chicken little. You can't think like that.

Melody, hugging him: Oh Daddy! What are we going to do...

Keigo, kissing her head: We'll figure it out. We will, baby. I promise.

Melody, sniffing: W-where are we? 

Keigo: At DJ's. The hospital couldn't do much and the house is a wreck of a crime scene, so Mr. Todoroki offered his home.

Kashi, coming in with a chart and stethoscope: Alright time to-

Melody, blushing: H-hi Kashi. 

Keigo, smiling widely: She's up!

Kashi: Aw man-! I-uh mean uh-*straightens all 13 of his years up* I'm glad you're awake Ms. Takami. May I take your vitals?

Melody, blushing deeply: S-sure.

Kashi, after a couple minutes: Your heart rate is elevated and your skin is flushed.

Melody, going bright red: Is that bad, Doctor?

Kashi: It's to be expected, all things considered. I'll go get a fever reducer-

Keigo: How about just some privacy, Doctor? Thank you.

Kashi, shrugging:...I'm not on call today, so I'll allow it. Oh, but you do have some permanent discoloration and paralysis on the left side of your face.

Melody, touching her eye patch: What-

Keigo: Bedside manor, Kakashi! It's not that bad, chicken little. Your skin's a bit black and rough…and you probably won't be able to see with that eye too well...

Melody: Oh.

Kashi: But-but don't let that bring you down. You'll make a full recovery otherwise!

Melody, on cloud nine: Thank you, Doctor!

Keigo, eye twitching: Goodbye, Kakashi.

Kashi: Bye- *looks over at the entrance*. Dabi! She's up and the fungus is all gone. It's over.

DJ, at the door: But we almost figured out its genetic make-up!

Kashi: You mean I did. YOU just typed!

DJ, grabbing his new boyfriend's hand: Semantics, baby doll. It's good to see you're okay, Mel!

Kashi, blushing looking at their hands: Whatever. I'll be back later with dinner.

Melody, steam coming off her face: Will you eat with me?

Kashi:..as your attending physician I guess-

Keigo, cutting him off: I'll take over her care now, Kakashi. You turning 13 yesterday doesn't make you a whole licensed professional.

Kashi, rolling his eyes: Fine. Bye, Melody.

Melody, disappointed: See you later, Kashi...

Keigo, when Kashi and DJ are gone: What do you see in him?

Melody: Ew. Dad. Don't ask me why I like boys. Mom- *stops and looks down at her hands*

Keigo, cupping her cheek so she looks at him: Melody. I can't promise you that there won't be some tough times coming. That we'll be okay all the time. That you won't wish it was me instead of her or yourself.

Melody:..

Keigo: But we'll survive, chicken little. That I can promise. *hugs her tightly* I love you, Melody.

Melody, burying her face in his chest: I love you too, Daddy. I love you, too.

Ten years later 

Melody, walking in after seeing the light on on her way home from patrol: Shouldn't you be sleeping?

DJ, through his joint since his hands are busy: Hello to you too.

Melody, looking at his project: If you really want to give that some air time, reshape that wing into something more like...*grabs a paper and pencil* that! 

DJ, raising an eyebrow: You sure? 

Melody, smirking: Who here can fly, bro?

DJ, shrugging while taking the piece off: Got nothing to lose!

After a few moments of listening to Mel sketch his inventions, and looking over her shoulder at the improvements she's making on them. 

DJ: I have insomnia. Since I was a kid.

Melody, continuing to sketch: Oh?

DJ: Yeah. A lot of people want Pops' head on a stake. A lot of break ins to our house. Part of the reason Mom left. She couldn't stand it anymore. Not Pops or me defending him.

Melody, after a minute:..same. The insomnia I mean. Developed after Mom died. It's why I do patrol basically 24/7. Keeps me from dwelling.

DJ: That's tough...I know I shouldn't complain when I have a mom to complain about...just sometimes-FUCK! *goes to wash his hands*

Melody, running over to the sink: Here let me get- *DJ runs his joint across his cut to cauterize it* You really shouldn't do that.

DJ, scoffing while washing his hands again: I'll put it on the list.

Melody, watching him bandaging himself: So you're immune to your own flames...

DJ, relighting his drug of choice: But burn like a normal person with everything else. Ain't that a bitch? 

Melody, going back to her sketchbook: Can't cut myself with my wings, but even a butter knife is game over...and you know it's okay to complain. There's no Pain Olympics here.

DJ:..and you don't have to put up a front. It's okay to accept that you're dying and still be afraid of it.

Melody: Kashi told you.

DJ: You're our friend, Melody. I wish I heard it from you.

Melody:..

DJ, sideying: You're entitled to your secrets...but you should really tell your dad.

Melody: He doesn't care about me. All he cares about is the new life he's got with your dad. Barely even talks about Mom anymore...

DJ, after a beat: I thought that too. When Mom left for good and Pops doubled down on work. I thought he was trying to tell me to leave too. Turns out he was working so much to give me a surprise party for my birthday.

Melody:..

DJ: Maybe Keigo's just trying to be happy again, so you're not sad about him being alone.

Melody, blinking back tears: Careful, DJ, don't hurt yourself thinking that hard.

DJ, with a small smile: Tch. If I got a yen for every time I heard that, I'd be richer than Mr. Yagi.

The next day 

Melody, coming into the house after steeling herself for her incoming death conversation: Hey, Dad-

Keigo, jumping apart from Touya: Melody-!

Melody, seething: So-so this is where you are while I'm waiting for you to go with me to visit Mom? Kissing some-some guy? 

Touya: I'm going to go see how Deej is doing at the bakery, Kei-

Keigo: No. Stay. S-she doesn't get an opinion on this. 

Touya is not just some guy, Melody. We've been together for 3 years. You know that.

Melody: T-together is one thing. But he's wearing a ring! Y-you proposed without asking ME!

Keigo: Because you have no say in this Melody. DJ has a say in whether I marry his father and he said yes.

Melody: B-but I don't have a say in whether my father marries someone else? It's not like you and mom divorced or hated each other! She died ! She was murdered ! And you're standing here marrying someone else! Did you even love-!

Keigo : MELODY TAKAMI! I AM YOUR FATHER NOT YOUR FRIEND; YOU WILL NOT SPEAK TO ME LIKE THAT! I HAVE A DAMN RIGHT TO BE HAPPY! TRY IT SOMETIME! 

Touya: Keigo!

Keigo: WHAT-*realization kicks in* Wait, Melody-

Melody, backing up: No. No you're right. Just because everyone runs away as soon as I pull my hair back doesn't mean I have to subject you to my feelings.

Keigo: Mel-

Melody, stretching out her wings: Hey. People find you attractive right, Mr. Todoroki? Maybe someone'll look past my necrotic face one day in the next 30 years, right? 

I hope you and my father are very happy together *flies off*

Keigo: Melody! Melody wait I-!...I love you…*kicks a wall* fuck! I can't win!

Touya:...

Keigo: I try to make the only part of Kimi I have left happy and it blows up in my face! I keep my promise to Kimi and move on and it blows up in my face! *shouts at the sky* WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME? HUH!

Touya, hugging him from behind: Breathe, Keigo. That's what I want is for you to breathe.

Keigo, rubbing his face:..I can't leave it like this. What if she gets attacked? I can't have her die thinking I don't love her mother and I think that she's a bitchy bum.

Touya, fighting a laugh: But she is.

Keigo, fighting a smile: That's not the point! The point is as far as she's concerned, I insulted our family! 

Touya: What do you think?

Keigo: Maybe I should've asked her opinion...but I would've proposed anyway. I love you, Touya.

Touya: But you love Melody more. I know. If I had to choose between you and Deej, I'd pick my boy every time. Full offense.

Keigo: All taken. *sighs* I have to go find her. We'll be home in a bit, yeah? *kisses him*

Touya, kissing him back: I'll have dinner waiting.

Keigo, smirking: Stop, I can only get so hard.

Melody, flying over the city: Stupid! Stupid! Ugh! I'm a shit daughter… *lands and kicks a wall* What kind of hero are you Chicken Little? Letting something like this get to you!

Rando: Sounds tough.

Melody, whipping around: I wasn't talking to you.

Rando: You were talking around me. Same thing.

Melody, rolling her eyes: What would you know about it anyway?

Rando, stepping closer: Nothing, unfortunately. My mom was murdered when I was a kid. My dad went crazy afterwards, so I ran away. I don't know nothing being a shit kid because I never had the chance because of you *she gets to see him in his moldy glory*

Melody, readying herself: Your mother tried to kill me; she killed my mom!

Rando: Your mom started it! All she had to do was let my mom keep experimenting with her Quirk, but no she had to lock her up! Ruin her life's work!

Melody: My friends took a look at that work! She was killing people! 

Rando: Trying to save me! She was trying to figure out how to disable our Quirk! It's killing us...just like it's killing you, right? 

Melody:..

Rando: I can see it creeping across your face, probably taking over your brain. How long did they give you? A year?

Melody, visible eye twitching:..could be 6 years, could be 6 months. What do you care? 

Rando: Does Daddy know?

Melody: No, and he never wi-D-Dad?

Keigo, coming into her view: Me-Melody? Y-you're dying? Wh-when were you going to-BEHIND YOU!

A moment of chaos later

Melody, opening her eyes: Daddy?

Keigo, cupping her face: Melody? 

Rando, spitting out blood from Melody's wings piercing through his body: Thank you…..*eyes glaze over with a smile* Mom? *slumps over*

Melody, stepping away: Well...that's one way to kill yourself...

Keigo, holding onto her: Hmm. Melody-Mel your nose is bleeding-black?

Melody: What *goes woozy* fuck my head! *passes out*

Some time later

Melody, blinking awake: Ugh...

Keigo: Melody? Thank god!

Melody: My head hurts…

Keigo: You had an aneurysm...sort of. A vessel of mold ruptured. Kakashi's got you on a treatment now.

Melody, turning away from her father:..my hero.

Keigo: Melody there's a difference between 6 months and 6 DECADES, which is what Kashi is trying to give you.

Melody: Especially when you're me. When everyone whispers about how I'm the reason Mom died. When people think I'm carrying some great contagion, when I look like that kid I murdered today. The rest of my life is too long. 

Keigo: You didn't-you're not-it was self defense! 

Melody, looking at him again: Dad please don't say that when the police question you.

Keigo: I already did.

Melody: Dad I could have taken him down without killing him!

Keigo: He played a stupid game and won a stupid prize! Like you're doing with this disease! 

Melody:..

Keigo: Melody. Dr. Todoroki told me he's tried to put you on a treatment plan for a year. That-that there's things you can do to-

Melody: Delay the inevitable? What does it matter? I'm going to die anyway. Let me do it on MY OWN terms.

Keigo: Melody! 

Melody, pushing the help button: Yes. Can I see, Dr. Todoroki?

Keigo: Melody please! 

Melody: It's useless, Dad. Did Kashi tell you this shit only has a 50% chance of working! And I'd have to spend 6 months to a year hooked up to a damn machine! That's not living, Dad!

Keigo: B-but if you don't take the chance I'll los- 

Melody: You already have, Dad! I've been busting vessels every week for a year now! This was the first one to put me out though...

Keigo: Why didn't you tell me, baby? 

Melody: Because...because I knew you'd ask what could be done to stop it. I knew you'd do what you're doing now, when I just want to die. Please just let me die…

Keigo, taking her hand: I can't do that. You can't ask me to do that. You are all I have left, Melody.

Melody, shaking her head: You have Mr. Todoroki and the big family that comes with him. You don't need me keeping you in the past.

Keigo, after steadying himself: Melody Takami. Listen to me and listen to me good. I will ALWAYS need you. I want you and your life to be a part of my past, present, and future, whomever's family I marry into. You will always be my top priority, chicken little.

Who's going to tell me to stop being weird or gross or uncool? Who's going to make me laugh no matter how much shit sucks?

Melody:..

Keigo: Who's going to remind the whole world that your mother existed and was one of its best fucking heroes that ever lived? Who's going to remind me that I was once loved so much that I fathered the prettiest chicken nugget in the kitchen?

Melody, making a face:...Ew Dad. That's really lame and super gross…

Keigo, hugging her close and shaking: I love you Melody Takami. Even when you think no one does, I do. Please don't leave me, chicken little. I couldn't bear it…

Melody, mumbling into his shoulder:...yeah you could. You're a fucking Takami. We don't go down that easy...

Keigo:..

Melody:..So I guess that means I gotta keep fighting, huh?

Keigo: Yes. Yes you do.

Melody: Fine...

Kashi, clearing his throat: So do I have to forcefully admit you as a psych patient?

Keigo: Bedside manor, Kakashi.

Melody: I know my rights. You can't hook me up to anything!

Kashi: ...or will you take *pulls out a bottle of pills* these three pills every 8 hours, for 2 years of treatment that has a 80% chance of working?

Melody: W-what? But you said-

Kashi: Two years ago when I was just graduating from college I said 50% on my machine. I'm in med school now, so I would hope I can do a little better than that. 

I'm close to another break though. I just need more time if you'll give it to me. 

Melody, grabbing his hand: I'll give you whatever you want.

Kashi, pulling away: Please don't. I'll see you next week at family dinner night, right?

Melody, smiling: Uh huh!

Kashi, rolling his eyes: I was talking to Keigo. I got rounds. Bye.

Melody, sighing dreamily when he's gone: Isn't he something, Daddy? 

Keigo, rolling his eyes: He's something alright. But...I will see you tomorrow at dinner right? 

Melody: Who's cooking? 

Keigo: Touya, probably why?

Melody, popping her pills: Bet.

Later that day

Keigo, after Kashi goes back inside the hospital from helping Melody into the car: I really don't know what you see in that man. 

Mel, still blushing: You mean your future son-in-law?? The one man your fiancé's son chose out of everyone in the world??? You don't understand why he's special????

Keigo: Yup. Your future BROTHER-IN-LAW.

Mel, slowly connecting the relation dots: DADDY WHY-? I HATE YOU!

Keigo, laughing maniacally as his traumatized daughter opens the door and flies off: I tried to put you off lightly, chicken little! 

KJ, popping out from the roof door on the building she landed on: Hey Mel. I heard you figured out Kashi's your brother by marriage, but guess who isn't!

Mel, wiping her eyes: Who are you really and why do you keep talking to me?

KJ: I'm Kota Izumi Jr.? Eri Aizawa-Yagi's son?

Mel: So my nephew by marriage?

KJ, confused: What?

Mel, rolling her eyes: If your Uncle Kashi's my brother-in-law, then I'm your aunt-in-law, numbnuts.

KJ, slowly getting it: But-

Shota, busting in: WHAT IN THE ALABAMA IS GOING ON HERE! KOTA I JUST GOT A CALL FROM YOUR MOTHER SAYING YOU HAVE A CRUSH ON MELODY? 

KJ, groaning: Gramps you're cramping my style!

Shota, swiping him with his cane: SHE'S YOUR AUNT! HER FATHER IS ENGAGED TO YOUR UNCLE-IN-LAW'S...father...

KJ, ducking: SEE! No one cares!! Grams and Mr. Todoroki have been real in-laws for a YEAR because of Uncle Kashi and Uncle DJ and they still-OW! Gramps! Okay okay! I'm leaving! 

Shota, hitting him repeatedly: GET HOME KOTA JR. NOW! What the hell is wrong with you damn Americans? Polygamy! Incest! What's next!

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Inspiration: Some fanart my cowriter showed of Sho and Oboro and Shiggy and Kurogiri 

Kashi: Hey Dad?

Sho, looking through one of Black Out's intelligence reports: What?

Kashi: I was looking through some old photos...Who's Oboro and Nemuri?

Sho, tensing:..

Kashi: They showed up all the time with you and Uncle Hizashi, but Oboro just stopped when you were my age and Nemuri disappeared a bit before Kiki was born. 

Sho, trying to keep his cool:..

Kashi, absent-mindedly playing with his blond locs: There's no explanation for anything. They're just gone-

Sho, slamming his papers down: That's just what happens sometimes, Kakashi! You don't get an explanation! You don't get a goodbye! I'm not talking about it anymore!

Kashi, shutting down: Sorry.

Reader, coming out after Kashi walks away: I think he's trying to tell you something, dear.

Sho: No, he's being nosy. I'm not talking about it right now.

Reader: I really think you should, Shota.

Sho, with false calm: (Y/n)-

Reader: Melody's in the hospital. She's unconscious.

Sho: What?

Reader: Keigo said something hit her in the head at school yesterday. Must have triggered something because she's been dripping mold from her nose since then and hasn't woken up. 

Sho, pinching the bridge of his nose: Fuck. I'll visit tomorrow. Why didn't Kashi say anything?

Reader: He just tried to. You bit his head off.

Sho, brain stuttering a bit: That was his lead in? He's usually more...

Reader: Direct? I know. You're his father remember?

Sho:..what am I supposed to say?

Reader: I think he just needs someone who's suddenly lost a friend. He needs someone who understands what he's going through.

Sho, burying his face in his hands: Why doesn't he ask Toshi or Hizashi!

Reader, rubbing his neck: Toshi didn't lose a friend at 16 as far as he's told us, and Hizashi Yamada is not Kakashi Aizawa-Yagi's parent. YOU are, Shota Aizawa-Yagi. 

Sho, tearing up:..

Reader: Baby, if you're feeling like this knowing what happened to Oboro and N-Nem, think about how Kashi feels not knowing what's going to happen to Mel. 

You were a hero. You thought you should be able to save everyone, but now you know that's not true. Kashi's been studying medicine since before he knew how to pronounce it. He still thinks he should be able to save everyone. He hasn't experienced reality yet, Sho, and I really think you need to help him prepare for it.

Sho, quietly:..fine. Fine just give me a minute...

Sho, knocking on his son's door: Hey, Kashi? I heard about Melody. I'm sorry for shouting at you. *no answer*

Can I come in *after a minute more of no answer* Kakashi Aizawa-Yagi I was respecting your privacy by knocking, but now I'm asserting my authority as your father by coming in anyway *opens the door* Kashi?

Kashi, muttering to himself while reading through something on his computer: I'll be down to set the table in a minute...

Sho: What are you doing, baby?

Kashi, unblinking: I'm trying to find what I miscalculated. 

I thought I cleared it out of her system. I told her she was fine. She'll never trust me again. Keigo hates me-! *his breath catches for too long* Dad. D-Dad I-I can't-

Sho, quickly hugging his son: Kakashi match my breath. Just breathe with me, son.

Kashi, after he calms down a bit: I-it's not right! I'm a doctor!

Sho: No, you're a high school student.

Kashi, sobbing: S-she's gonna die isn't she?

Sho: I...I dunno...

Kashi: What am I gonna do without her? She's a headache, but she's my headache.

Sho, smiling weakly: You sound like me with Nem...

Kashi: H-huh? 

Sho: That's how I thought about my friend Nemuri. She was a pain in my ass, same as your uncle, but she was my burden to bare because she...she was our s-senpai *hugs his son tighter* And Oboro? Eri kind of reminds me of him at times. Most times he was just someone all his own. It hurt a lot for a long time. It still does when I think too much about it.

He believed in me to the very end...and Nem too. I-I couldn't help either of them. I know they died a hero's death, but still-

Kashi, crying again: M-Mel's not dying a hero's death! She's dying of a curable Quirk because I fucked up-

Sho, making Kashi look at him: And so did the licensed professionals. They were ready to give up 4 years ago. At least you kept trying! An-and I'm not going to stop you from keeping on trying, but Kakashi please listen to me. You need to anticipate the best, but prepare for the worst okay? If you want to make this your life's work, if you want to be a hero in your own way, this is the reality of it. 

You can't save everyone. Not even your friends.

Kashi:..

Sho: I let the survivor's guilt consume me for so long. Don't push everyone away, especially not *grimacing*...DJ. You'll need him more than you realize.

I was lucky Hizashi is the way he is. I was lucky your mother didn't leave with Eri. They could've all abandoned me and I wouldn't blame them because I wasn't being fair. Oboro and Nem were Hizashi's and your mother's friends too. They had every right to be as upset as I was and I just shut them down for it. Just like I did to you. Guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks...I'm sorry, son.

Kashi:...It's okay Dad. I'm sorry for being nosy. That was a terrible lead in...

Sho, kissing his forehead: It's fine. Oboro and Nem died doing what they loved. Melody, no matter what happens, will be with the people she loves. 

Kashi: But sometimes you wish you went with your friends so you wouldn't have to hurt...

Sho, holding his son closer:..I did at the time. But then I couldn't've had you.

Kashi, smiling a bit: Which would be a crime against humanity.

Sho: Yeah, okay buddy. Your head clearer now?

Kashi: Yeah. Yeah. I love you.

Sho: Love you more, son.

2 weeks later 

Keigo, waking up to rustling: Hey...hey! What are you doing here Kakashi! 

Kashi, digging in his bag for a vial: I promise I've been testing this for years. Just never thought I'd actually use it...

Keigo, getting up from his chair: Kashi, when's the last time you slept? 

Kashi, prepping a syringe: I'm fine.

Keigo, getting closer: Kashi, listen. I'm sorry for shouting at you. I was just scared-

Kashi, cutting him off: Keigo what exactly do you think I'm about to do?

Keigo, bristling: I dunno, but you don't look like you thought it through-! 

Kashi: I've taken an oath-!

Keigo, knocking the needle out of Kashi's hand: YOU'RE NOT A DAMN DOCTOR, KAKASHI! AND AT THIS RATE YOU NEVER WILL BE BECAUSE I'LL MAKE SURE OF IT!

SHE'S NOT YOUR FUCKING GUINEA PIG! SHE'S MY FUCKING DAUGHTER!

I-I WON'T LET HER LA-LAST DAYS BE M-MISERABLE! 

Kashi, staring at the floor:...she's our friend. She never cared that Dabi and I are hafus. She makes us feel like we're not foreigners in our own country. She never cared how introverted I am or weird Dabi is. She sits with me anyway and asks me questions that I don't answer but acts like I did and she asks about Dabi's inventions *starts crying* S-she doesn't care that I chose Dabi. She just wants us to be happy!

Keigo:...

Kashi, wiping his eyes: S-she's our kohai, Keigo. Dabi and I aren't becoming heroes next year like she will in two years, but she still calls us senpai *smiling a bit while hardening his resolve*

I-I just want to be able to say I did everything in my power to save her because no one else will! They think she's a lost cause, but she's not! What I have isn't going to hurt her, just clear up the infection enough for her to function. It's not a cure like I thought it was the last time, but I know I can make one! I know I can, I just need more time! 

I can save Melody. I just need more time Uncle, please?

Keigo, cursing while rubbing his face: You and your sister are cut from the same fucking cloth. I swear. Fine! Fine. Go ahead. No one else is doing anything but telling me to give her up.

Kashi, filling another syringe: My dad says there's going to be a lot of times when I'll have to. Give up I mean. He's right and I'm not naive enough to believe otherwise.

Science is trial and error. There's a lot of experiments I've closed the book on because the science just isn't there for it and I just knew that. 

The closer I get to an answer, it doesn't leave a lot of room for hopes and dreams. That's what faith is for *stabs her IV bag after making sure it wasn't anything more than saline* I don't have faith. I know I can do this. I KNOW it.

Keigo, watching Kashi work: You got your two heroes, Eraserhead. Believe me- Touya what are doing here?

Touya, ignoring him: Kakashi you have two minutes to explain why I got a phone call from the police saying my son was arrested for trespassing and proceeded to resist arrest so no one would come in here.

DJ, in handcuffs: I ain't no snitch! I didn't tell them anything Kashi! Ow! Pops! Aren't you guys gonna stop him from hitting me!

Security: We don't see anything but two brats. 

Keigo, standing in front of Kashi: Let him go. Let the other kid go too.

Security: Hawks-

Keigo, getting angry: I said: Let. Them. Go.

Security, backing up: Okay. Fine. We can let the blond kid go and take this one out of handcuffs *shakes DJ* But he did resist arrest. He still has to be booked. 

Touya, pinching the bridge of his nose thinking about how he's going to get his son's bail money: Keigo are you sure?

Keigo, throwing up his hands: Kashi's the only one giving me some damn hope around here! 

Touya, frowning: He's a child, Keigo. He doesn't know how dangerous hope is. You do *glances over at the probable reason he's still alive* but he's stubborn. I'll give him that.

I'll take care of your "assistant", Doc. You're not going to see him for a couple weeks though.

Kashi: We understand. Thank you Mr. Todoroki.

DJ: What? *Kashi makes a face* I mean yes...I do understand...sorry, Pops...and guards. I'll tell you guys every thing...

Touya, grabbing his son by the collar: Don't say anything, bud. Let's go get you my lawyer.

Keigo, relaxing when they leave: Hey Kashi.

Kashi, checking Melody's vitals again: Yeah?

Keigo, tearing up:...I'm making a huge mistake aren't I? I should let her go in peace shouldn't I?

Kashi, watching Mel wake up: That's the beauty of science, Uncle Keigo. I don't know if I'm playing God or not *smiles like a true Aizawa* But I'm going to find out.

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Sho: Thanks for checking on me, but I told you I'm fine.

Reader, sitting down next to him with a hot towel to his head: Yeah, okay buddy.

Sho: Tch. Don't you have a mission to do?

Reader: Dabi blew his cover. Every knows he's Touya Todoroki. Just a matter of time before he gets arrested now.

Sho: That explains HIM, but not YOU, (Y/n).

Reader:..

Sho, turning to look at you: You blew your cover.

Reader, rubbing her neck:..not so much blew as confessed...

Sho, sitting up: (Y/n)-!

Reader: I-I couldn't lie to him anymore, Shota! He's not once lied to me, but everything about me to him was a lie!

Sho, rubbing his temples: I knew I should've told them to pull you. You got too close if you honestly think that he's trustworthy! *gestures wildly* He's a MURDERER-!

Reader: HE'S AT LEAST UP FRONT ABOUT IT! Unlike you damn "heroes" who pretend your shit don't stink like the rest of us!

Sho: I have never once lied to you! 

Reader, scoffing: You just did!

Sho, blushing in indignation: What do want from me? What do you want me to be honest about?

Reader: How. Do. You. Feel-

Sho: LIKE SHIT. I feel like shit, okay! Another one of the only people who gave a damn about me is dead! I couldn't save anyone! I'm stuck in the hospital for god knows how long with missing body parts and-!

Reader, hugging him while he growls in frustration at himself: I'm listening.

Sho, quietly: What kind of hero can I be now? They've essentially taken away my Quirk. It's not nearly strong enough for field work now. 

Reader, quiet for a few moments while running her hand through his hair: You can take your own advice: boldly take a step back and let your students start doing what you trained them for. You're their hero Mr. Aizawa; let them protect you the same way do them-

Sho, suddenly losing his composure: IT'S NOT FAIR! IT'S NOT FUCKING FAIR-*holds his head* s-sorry-

Reader: Don't be. You're right.

Sho: It's-it's just I'm always the one who gets left behind...

Reader: What do you mean? 

Sho: Some of it's self-induced. Nem's...Nem's Quirk wasn't really suited for hero work either, but she still managed to *chokes up*

Reader: I understand. 

Sho, nodding: Me? It took forever to poke and prod me in the right direction. To give me enough confidence to put myself out there. Not that it really matters much since I was-

Reader: Are.

Sho, smiling a bit for a moment before it disappeared: -a rouge without an agency. But I was happy. And now...

Reader, smiling in Quirkless: Now you truly feel like everyone else. 

Sho: No offense, but yes.

Reader: None taken. But you and I have plenty of time to work through that. I've been assigned to be your nurse for the time being.

Sho, blushing: I don't need-ow! Stop that!

Reader, poking the skin beneath his eyepatch: I'll see if we can up your pain medication.

Sho: I-!

Reader: Probably haven't taken anything except what they make you take.

Sho, pouting:..

Reader, getting up: I'll be back.

Sho: Wait.

Reader: Whatmmmm....

Sho, smirking slightly after he let's up from their kiss: That's also how I feel. I have been for a while.

Reader, in shock over his forwardness: L-lay down you mangy old cat!

Sho, trying not to smile wider while watching you leave: I like the green jello. 

Reader, rolling her eyes: Of course you-oof! Excuse-Touya! *drops to a hiss* Touya, how did you get in here!

Touya, nonchalantly: The front door.

Reader, facepalming: Touya. Touya you could get arrested-!

Touya, shrugging: I already am for coming up here without reason. Once backup gets through my goose is cooked. I just wanted to see if you'd come with me. I figured you'd be here saving people.

Reader: Touya you know I can't...

Touya, through a clenched jaw: He's in there isn't he?

Reader, nodding: I'm trying to get him to rest, so pleasemmmmm...

Touya, whispering when he let's up: There's no point in running if you're not with me... Don't-don't you dare forget about me, (Y/n). I love you, doll.

Reader, equally quiet while rubbing the back of his head: Touya, I-

Security, busting in: HANDS WHERE WE CAN SEE THEM!

Touya, surrendering: Fine. Fine. Jeez you guys-WHOA-Don't! DON'T TOUCH HER-ooF! GET OFF HER SHE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!

Security, pressing a struggling Touya to the ground: You're in no position to say anything and if you use your Quirk, she'll get caught in the cross fire. It's over kid.

She was with just now him, so she's involved. Book her. 

Eraserhead, coming out on crutches: What's- *his eye goes wide looking between you and Touya being restrained* Let her go. She's with me.

Security: Sir we need confirmation-

Eraserhead, activating his Quirk: NOW!

Security, putting his hands up: Fine. Fine get off her.

Reader, as soon as you can breathe again: Touya. Tou, I'm coming with you!

Sho and Touya: The hell you are.

Reader, rubbing feeling back into her hands: You see the way they're treating him when there's cameras! Aizawa what will they do when-!

Sho: (Y/n)! Please! Please use your head. 

Reader, going through a million thoughts before landing on the right one:...*looks up at the guards* Fuck you.

Security, clenching: Don't push your luck, foreigner. The only reason you're not getting deported is because someone trustworthy is saving you.

Sho, holding you back: Let it go, (Y/n)...

Touya, being taken away:..Thank you. I'll call you, doll.

Reader,  slumping: I'll wait...

....for a call that didn't come until after she opted for amnesiacs and had Kiki so her number was long since disconnected 💁🏾♀️

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Inspiration: My co-creator showed me a video of a toddler who knew how to use the objects her mama uses every day so we started thinking about which Aizawa-Yagi kids were tiny versions of their parents. We settled on that while Wyatt is All Might's clone, Kaneki is Toshi's personality clone 😌

Toshi, when his son and in law come in holding a little bundle: Who's this?

Wyatt, taking Kaneki out of his winter coat and accessories and sitting him down on the floor: Remember when I told you how 'suki and I kinda broke downtown when stopping a villain a couple of months ago?

Toshi, looking down down Kaneki who toddles back over to his Sun and 'suki: Yes...is this the little one you were talking about taking responsibility for?

Katsuki, bending down to Kaneki's level: He won't hurt you, Ki. He's Wyatt's father. 

Kaneki, looking up at Wyatt: Sun's Papa?

Wyatt, grinning widely: Yup!

Kaneki, looking back at the skinny old man with a raised eyebrow: You's All Might? Daddy had All Might pictures. Not you.

Toshi, grinning as well: If I heard that once I've heard it a million times!

Kaneki, shook: ALL MIGHT!

Toshi, bringing his grin down to a smile while moving his books to make couch room: Don't tell everyone at once.

Kaneki, getting a little closer with wide eyes: You read Bible?

Toshi, taken a back a bit: Why yes. Do you? 

Kaneki, at Toshi's legs now: Yes. Mama read every morning and bed time. I like Jesus!

Toshi, picking him up: Me too-

Kaneki, pointing at a philosophy book: What this? Daddy buy one, but I did not read...he said wait til home...Sissy said she'd help...Mama buy strawberry cake...*his face crumples up* Want Mama...

Wyatt, about to pick him up: Ki-

Toshi, holding his hand up to pause his son and wipe Kaneki's face: Well, I'll help you read it now if you like. Wyatt can make some tea and Katsuki I'm sure there's strawberry something in the kitchen.

Wyatt and Katsuki, taking the hint: Okay...

Katsuki, when they get in the kitchen: You sure this is a good idea? It's obvious your old man reminded him of his. He lost his family only 6 months ago *rubs the back of his neck*...I feel like we're just making him hurt all over again...

Wyatt, kissing his husband before putting on the kettle: If there's anyone who can help him sort out his feelings, it's Pop. We just gotta let him work his magic.

Katsuki, grunting: I guess- What's this crap?

Wyatt, rolling his eyes: Ma's on a health kick. Bossman refuses to acknowledge his heart problems from her decades of fat and salt.

Whitney and I tried to warn them *shrugs while fighting laughter* Ma refuses to let me help her cook healthier meals though. 

Katsuki: I mean I'd rather a coronary too than this shit-hey Mrs. Aizawa-Yagi!

Reader, smiling poisonously: What's the crap shit you're looking at in my refrigerator, Katsu? Not my food I hope Mr. Tell-Your-Mom-To-Slide-Her-Recipes

Katsuki, sweating because the daily special in his restaurant relies on you cooking for him: So where's your strawberries?

30 minutes later

Katsuki, holding up mini-shortcakes: Cake-

Wyatt, the cup tray: And tea- *pauses with wide eyes before smiling in relief*

Toshi, smiling while holding a sleeping Kaneki: I was in the middle of explaining the differences between philosophy and spirituality, and how to reconcile the two within yourself, when he nodded off. He was mumbling something about how I made him think about Noah *laughing a bit* I wish I could have met his family.

Wyatt, putting a hand through Ki's hair: Me too...

Katsuki, sitting down next to his husband:...

Toshi, putting a hand on Katsuki's and Wyatt's: Don't keep beating yourselves up about it. Life isn't always fair. It just is and you try to make the best of it. 

I'm proud of you two for taking responsibility, but stop thinking about it like that. This boy isn't something to make yourselves feel better about the tragedy you caused nor is he a cross to bare. He's a child and you raise him like you would any adopted child.

He doesn't seem the type to purposely guilt trip you two, but don't give into it. It's perfectly okay for him to miss his family, but it's not okay for you to spoil him over it. Support him through it, don't smother him.

Wyatt, shifting into a more comfortable position since Kaneki crawled over to his bigger warmth: Understood...I just don't want him to *tears up while Kaneki snuggles into his side*

Katsuki, putting an arm around his family: We...we just don't want him to hate us. We told him what the police told us, that when we were trying to save the city, his dad accidentally crashed. Ki stopped talking and looking at us. We didn't push it. 

The social worker had to take him because they found a "legitimate couple" which only lasted about a month. He refused to interact with them too. We took him back and eventually he came around again, but we still worry, especially when he gets older...

Toshi, with a small, prideful smile at the men his boys have become: I know. But you can't control Kaneki anymore I could control you two when you were young. 

Katsuki and Wyatt:...

Kaneki, stirring: 'suki...

Katsuki: Yeah, Ki?

Kaneki, blushing: Potty.

Katsuki, jumping up to grab him: Hold it in!

Wyatt, shouting at his boys' quick disappearance: I brought extra every thing in his bag! *looks back at his father* I was so happy when he started talking to us again. The social worker thinks we have a way with kids but I know it's because he was tired of wetting himself waiting for someone to realize he had to go. That month of constant accidents was-

Katsuki, from down the hall: WE MADE IT! GOOD JOB, BUDDY!

Kaneki, when they come back out: I get cake now?

Katsuki, taking him in the kitchen: All the cake you want, Ki.

Toshi, shaking his head: I never thought I'd live to see the day...Wyatt? Baby what's wrong?

Wyatt, tearing up again: I know it's only been a few months and he can never legally be my son, but I-I don't know what I'd do without my baby, Pop. I love him...

Kaneki, toddling around with a mini-strawberry shortcake: Cake. Cakey. Cake.

Katsuki, plopping down on the couch again while watching Kaneki stare at Reader's paintings hanging on the walls: He's getting better with it. By next year he'll be- *his face darkens as he cuts himself off with the realization that tomorrow with the boy isn't even guaranteed, let alone a year*

Toshi, hugging his eldest son and patting Katsuki's head: Until God says otherwise, Kaneki is your son...and my grandson *grinning proudly* so thank you for giving me one.

KJ and Hide, suddenly crying in the distance: I feel inferior Mama...

Eri and Kiki, kissing their foreheads while braiding their sons' hair: That's because you are, my love.

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Italics mean someone is using sign language. 

Worick, waving and whispering: Alex! Alex come over here! Do you hear what I hear?

Alex, grabbing him by the ear: Worick, stop being a pig! Get away from here! 

Worick, walking away with a self-satisfied smirk: I'm leaving. I'm leaving. I knew my boy had it in him. Just a matter of time before he seduced her!

A couple hours later.

Katara, coming out the room: You're the best, Nico. Really.

Nic, right behind her: You sure I didn't hurt you?

Katara, patting his head: I promise. We'll get a test next week to see if it happened.

Nic, blushing: O-okay. You hungry?

Katara: Starving. What do-oh hey, Ricky.

Worick, coming up the stairs: Hey lovebirds!

Katara, raising an eyebrow: Who?

Worick, laughing with a pat on the freckled, green haired woman's shoulder: You don't have to pretend. The whole neighborhood could hear you two.

Katara, embarrassed: Aw jeez. There goes my chances with Akita. I told you we were probably being loud!

Nic, ducking a punch: You weren't complaining that much though *a punch connects to his jaw and he smiles mockingly* I actually felt that one! 

Katara, rolling her eyes: You're lucky I need your nuts!

Worick, going to his room: Okay. Too much information there.

I'm going to have some business soon, so I'm going to get ready. Congrats on figuring out you're bi!

Katara, looking at her sperm donor: You're bi?

Nic, raising his eyebrow at Worick's closing door: Always have been and he knows it, so I dunno what he's going on about. *shrugs before holding out his arm* Come on, let's get some food.

Katara, already at the stairs: Let's go, Slowpoke!

Two weeks later.

Nic, pausing on opening the fridge: What's wrong with you?

Worick, steaming at the trash he was about to dump: She's just using you!

Nic, confused: Huh?

Worick, showing him the positive pregnancy test at the top of the bathroom can: All you are is a sperm d-!

Nic, cursing outloud: Fuck! I should've woken up sooner! No wonder she left so early-

Worick, setting the can down so he can sign: Nicolas. What the fuck is going on?

Nic, with a small smile: Looks like...I'm gonna be a daddy. Never thought I'd live to see that.

Worick, going paler: W-what? You-So you knew?

Nic, grinning widely: Yeah, I consented. Boy did I consent. Between you and me, it's fuckin' criminal a pussy that good-

Worick, covering his eyes: I DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT RIGHT NOW. So you're not together?

Nic, shaking his head: She's into broads remember? She wants to be a mom though, so-

Worick, cutting him off: And you want to be a father?

Nic, blushing and rubbing his neck before answering: If she's the mother, yeah...I'm okay with it.

Worick, pale as paper: But what if she won't let you be a father? Or what if she's just looking for child support money? Did you ever think about that? 

Nic, frowning: She-she's not like that! Kat's lived with us for years! You know she's not like that!

Worick, turning red now: This is completely different than her having your back on jobs, Nicolas! This is about a baby! A baby you only want because it involves her and one she didn't care about who it was with as long as she got one!

She's playing you- *Nic throws a punch that Worick dodges* You wouldn't be upset if you didn't think it t-!

Nic, about to punch him again: You just can't let me be happy! YOU'RE NOT GONNA LOSE YOUR FUCKING GUARD DOG, MASTER!

Worick, holding his dripping nose: I'm not done yet! 

Nic turns and stomps out of the house holding up his middle finger. 

Alex, coming into the room with a cloth: You should've left it alone. Come on, let's get you to Theo.

Worick, letting her hold his nose: And just let the woman he loves, but will never give a rat's ass about his feelings take advantage of him? Not a chance in hell.

She's outta here as soon as that baby pops.

Later that evening.

Nic: Aw, come on it's perfect for him!

Katara: And just how do you know they’re a boy?

Nic, smuggly: A man knows his seed.

Katara, rolling her eyes: You're disgusting...but I can't wait to see him in it IF they're a him.

Did you get a chance to tell Uncle Ricky and Auntie Alex yet?

Nic:...

Katara: I'll do it then *goes through the door* Ricky, Alex! I *looks at W's busted face* What happened to you?

Worick, getting up: You got some nerve!

Alex: Worick please-

Worick, rounding on her: Alex stay out of it! You! *points a finger in Katara's face* You have a lotta fucking nerve!

Nic, moving Katara: Put the finger down before I bite it off!

Worick, looking at the bags of baby stuff Nic has: She's turned you into a whole fool! 

Katara, pushing Nic out of the way: WILL SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON! Why are you two about to kill each other? What did I do to you Worick?

Worick: What you did to me? What about what you're doing to him! You know he loves you! You know he'd kill himself if it meant saving you and you're playing games with that!

Katara, growling: Are you talking about OUR BABY?

Worick: Don't give me that "our" crap! He never wanted anything to do with one until you came around! He already told me you always wanted a baby! Obviously, you never cared with who; just waited for someone to fall for your con- *Katara punches him in the face* GOD DAMNIT WILL YOU TWO STOP DOING THAT! 

Katara, balling up her fist again and relaxing it before rounding on Nic: Is that what you really think, Nicolas! Even after I told you many times I'm not doing this for money, that you would be in their life, that I'm certain I wanted my baby's father to be you and only you!

Nic, blushing while looking away:..

Katara, before stomping out the house: OF COURSE! OF FUCKING COURSE! I THOUGHT YOU WERE DIFFERENT, NICOLAS BROWN, BUT YOU'RE JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER DICK OUT THERE! DON'T COME LOOKING FOR ME!

Nic puts a hand on her shoulder to try and stop her from walking out into the night alone, but Katara just shakes him off with a final middle finger. 

Worick, holding his nose to stop the bleeding again: Just let her go. It's for the best-

Nic, tightly holding the baby clothes he and Katara spent the day picking out together: Best for me or best for YOU! *stomps downstairs to his room*

Worick:...Why do I feel like I fucked up bad?

Alex, shrugging: I wish I could answer that, but I was told to stay out of it.

Worick:...

Nic, pacing couple hours later:...

Worick, rubbing his neck: I'll go find her-

Nic, growling:...

Worick, laughing nervously: WE'LL go find her.

Random lady: Come on cutie. I got the dough for it.

Katara, pouting on the ground:...

Random lady: Listen if you're going to be running around out here-

Worick, grabbing Random lady's collar: She's not a prostitute. And you're leaving. Now.

Random lady, fixing her shirt: Tch. Whatever. Finally get another queer around here and she's got guard dogs!

Worick, watching Random lady disappear: Bitch. Kat- *he goes through five different emotions before settling on a smile*

Nic, with hands on Katara's belly: I know I can't feel them yet, but it makes me feel better. Let's get you home, yeah?

Katara, patting Nic's head: I can take care of myself you know. I wasn't in danger, paranoid much.

Nic, blushing: I know. But you don't have to go alone anymore...especially not with our baby in you.

Katara, rolling her eyes with a smile: Whatever helps you sleep. We need to start stalking up on diapers for him-

Nic, smirking while standing his baby mama up: For him you say?

Katara, pushing him off: S-shut up...

Nic, holding out his arm: You wouldn't be mad if you didn't think it was true!

Katara, taking his arm: The moment our son starts acting like you, he becomes your son.

Worick, to himself while walking behind the budding parents: Maybe it will be a team effort...

The next morning.

Katara, mixing sugar into her tea: You're up early.

Nic, tearing into his toast with a dead eyed stare at his best friend: What do you want?

Worick, rubbing his neck while looking between them: Yeah well. Kat, you shouldn't be lifting stuff and Nico, you're only one guy. I should step up as an uncle and help bring things home for the little guy.

Katara: Worick please don't play games with me-

Worick: I'm not. It was wrong of me to accuse you of something so cruel, Katara, and to insult your intelligence the way I did, Nicolas. I'm sorry.

Katara raised a eyebrow at Nic. He shrugged and nodded.

Katara: Alright. We'll try your shopping legs out, Uncle Ricky. Perfect timing too, because I saw the PERFECT crib yesterday!

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Reader: Wake up, baby! It's Christmas!

Kiki, 4, grunting:...

Reader, sighing and rolling your eyes with a smile: Just like your Daddy. Come on Kiki! Eri and the twins are already up!

Kiki:...

Sho, brushing her dark coils off her forehead and kissing it: Santa got you some big things this year, little one. We can nap later.

Kiki, stirring and stretching before hopping into her father's arms: Merry Christmas, Daddy.

Reader, hurt: Kikyo...

Kiki, ignoring you while kissing her sister's cheek: Merry Christmas, big sister.

Sho, laughing a bit and tossing her up in the air before snuggling her close: So that woke you up!

Eri, tickling her little sister:  This is the most conscious I've ever seen her!

Kiki looked so happy laughing at her father's and sister's antics that you were sure that you just imagined her coldness towards you earlier.

Reader, shaking her head at her silliness and moving to kiss her daughter's cheek: Merry-

Kiki, covering her face: No! Go away!

Sho, face hardening: Kikyo-

Reader, cutting off a 3 hour lecture: Kiki, baby, what's wrong?

Kiki, eyes watering turning her back to you:...

Reader, whispering: I-I-I don't know what's wrong, Sho, honestly, I really don't.

Sho, in equal volume: It's okay, kitten. We'll get to the bottom of it . 

Kiki:...

Sho, holding Kiki upright so he could look her directly in the eye: Little one, tell me what's wrong.

Kiki, staring him down in silence:..

Sho, sighing: Kikyo Aizawa-Yagi, you can either tell us what's wrong or Christmas is over right now, young lady. You will not disrespect your mother.

Kiki, stony expression turning into one of pure horror, before switching over to rage:...

Sho, putting her down: Alright back to bed-

Kiki, folding her arms and pouting: I saw, Ma, kissin' Santa!

Reader and Sho, raising an eyebrow: You saw what now?

Kiki, lip quivering: Mama kissin Santa!

Reader, whispering while holding back a laugh: She must have saw me kiss you while you were putting presents under the tree. You did have Santa pajamas on and from where the tree is she wouldn't have seen that it was you, Sho.

Sho, blushing: Oh. Great.

Kiki, sobbing and holding onto her father for dear life: M-Mommies, on-on-only k-kiss, Da-Daddies! I DON'T WANT A NEW DADDY!"

Sho, hugging her tight:... 

Reader smiling and shaking your head while stroking your middle daughter's hair: Baby-

Eri, soothing her little sister after regaining a straight face: Calm down Special K. It's not what you think.

Kiki, whimpering: Huh? 

Sho, quietly: Do-do we have to tell her, kitten?"

You looked up at your husband. He was frowning deeply as he rocked his little girl in his arms. You softened at the tears formed in the corners of his eyes. Keeping her childhood innocence intact for as long as possible was important as breathing to him since it could be taken unexpectedly, given his and Toshi's line of work.

Reader, nuzzling his nose with a smile: Just follow my lead, Sho.

Sho: Okay...?

Reader, sighing convincingly in defeat and shrugging: Well, looks like the, jig is up. We gotta tell her about my sister, Mrs. Claus.

Kiki, puffy but wide eyed at you: Mrs. Claus is Ma's sister?

Reader, nodding while grabbing a tissue from her nightstand to wipe her face: Yes, my twin sister. She came with, Santa, to see you, right?

Eri, nodding immediately: Yup!

Sho, nodding so hard you thought his head was going to fall off: Yes, yes she did, little one. She wanted to make sure your Uncle Santa brought you everything you asked for.

Kiki: S-so I'm not getting a new Daddy?

Reader, laughing: No, baby. Mommy loves your Daddy and Pop too much to get another one.

Kiki, cloudy expression giving way to a smile as she held her arms out for you: I'm sorry I was mean, Mama. I love you.

Reader, taking her daughter: I love you too, my little wildflower.

You kissed her cheek before looking up at your husband who was smiling widely at his girls, happily off guard. 

Reader, whispering at her daughters: Let's jump, Daddy?

Kiki and Eri, nodding eagerly: Yeah!!

Sho, smile fading:  Kitten, I don't like the look in your eyes-.

Reader and her two eldest daughters: Jump, Daddy!

Later that night, after Kiki and the twins were put to bed and Eri turned up her new headphones, you, Sho, and Toshi cuddled up by the fire. You stared at the beautiful necklace you'd been lusting over for months that was now yours, thanks to your loving in his own way first husband. 

Sho, bringing the conversation around to earlier: A twin sister, kitten? Really?

Reader: Well, you didn't want me to tell her the truth, did you?

Toshi, smiling widely while nuzzling you: I think you did brilliantly, Dearest.

Sho, smirking before slowly walking his hand up Reader's shirt: I think so too. Time for another present, pet...

Reader, glancing over at the hallway as your husbands' sweet talk and two sets of hands started wandering around your body: Ho-hold on you dirty old men! Let's take this upstairs. I don't have a twin sister for the Birds and the Bees.

Sho, pausing while giving you his most mind melting smirk: Don't worry, I told them if they slept all night like they're supposed to, I'd get, Santa, to get one more present for them.

Reader, thinking before pouting and kissing her spouses: I meant it you know. I don't want new Daddies...

Sho and Toshi: Say that again, honey...

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Touya, trying to catch his breath: Did-you-see-his-face?

Reader, still cackling: I caused it of course I-Dabi? Dabi come on and sit.

Touya, sitting down down on his bed with a pained groan: I-told-you-I'm-fine, doll. I'm-not dying-yet.

Reader, checking his lungs with her stethoscope: And I told you to see a real doctor. You sound like you're a 20 year smoker whose luck's the only thing keeping you breathing!

Touya, lungs calming a bit: You are a real doctor. Don't know why you're wasting your time here.

Reader, rolling her eyes: First off all don't insult me, I'm a nurse. Second, your handlers think you and your friends are idiots and I agree *getting up to get him a water from his mini fridge*

Touya, staring at her backside: But you agreed to take care of us so who's the idiot now?

Reader, coming back over: Still you. Drink this and rest. You're red now *feels his forehead* No fever though. Well better than turning blue.

Touya, holding her hand: Wait! S-stay?

Reader, with a raised eyebrow: And do what Dabi? Watch you sleep?

Touya: T-Touya.

Reader, sitting back down: What?

Touya, speaking slower: Touya. That's my name. Not Dabi. 

Reader, finally seeing his youth through all his scars: Dabi-Touya. How old are you?

Touya, rubbing the back of his neck: 21...

Reader: You're a runaway.

Touya: Tch. And if I am?

Reader: I'm not judging you. I'm sorry that being here is better than being with your family. 

Touya, grunting:...you don't know the half of it.

Reader: Da-Touya.

Touya, brightening a bit: Yeah, doll? 

Reader: Sleep. 

Touya: Only if you stay.

Reader, sighing: Fine. Here. Put your pillow on my lap. It'll keep you more elevated. 

Touya, following your directions: You're pretty cute from this angle. I-I mean you're cute from any angle but this one hits different. 

Reader: Dab-Touya. Are you coming on to me? 

Touya, blushing: Maybe...

Reader, biting back a smile: Touya have you ever even talked a woman? 

Touya, smirking: I am right now.

Reader, smiling despite herself: Touché. But in all seriousness. You're barking up the wrong tree.

Touya: Oh. Sorry. Damn. Never even had a chance.

Reader, twirling his hair through her fingers with a laugh: Not like that! Well. Like that too. But the point is that I'm no good for you, Touya.

Touya, gesturing at himself: And you think you're in my sickly, short deadbeat league? Doll I'm covered in scars and metal because my Quirk is killing me from the inside out every time I use it.

I have a lotta nerve coming on to you. But I did 'cause I knew you'd be different. You are different. You're the most incredible person I've ever met.

Reader, scoffing and flustered: Yeah right-

Touya, sitting up: You are!

Reader: Calm down! We can talk after you take a nap. 

Touya, grumbling while laying back down:..fine. Stay though.

Reader, watching his eyes droop: I'm not going anywhere...*smiles a bit* Touya. An arrow of light. I like it.

Reader, blinking awake to the feeling of something crawling on her face: What the-Dabi?

Touya, stroking your cheek with one of his scarred to the palms hands: Touya, doll. When it's just you and me it's Touya.

Reader: Touya. You're too young and inexperienced to-

Touya: And how old are you? 

Reader, looking away from him: T-twenty-three. But that's not the point-!

Touya, sitting up: The point is you haven't moved my hand yet.

Reader, knocking his hand off her face: Touya please think! Look at ourselves! Look at where we are! You're making uniformed decisions!

Touya, cupping your face: You're the surest I've been of anything, doll. You're different. You listen. That's all I ever wanted was someone to pay attention to me. To care for me, not my fucking Quirk or what it can do for them.

Reader, putting her hands over his: Touya...I'm not the only person who cares about you. I promise you that.

Touya:..well, even if that's somehow true. You're the only person I care about it with. I love you, doll. Even if you don't love me I love-

Reader, pushing him off: I'm not doing this.

Touya, grabbing her: Don't walk away from me. You said I'm inexperienced. How do you expect me to learn anything if no one ever teaches me?

Reader: No one is under the obligation to teach you anything, Touya! You can't brute force everything! You have to let it happen naturally. You have to-stop doing that!

Touya, stroking your cheek again: Stop doing what? You said do what feels right.

Reader, half-hearted: Back off, you creepy-

Touya, pressing you against the wall: All you do is lie, doll. To me. To yourself. Be honest just for once. 

Reader:..

Touya: Do you love me?

Reader:...N-no. No I don't Touya. I care about your well-being. But I don't love you. 

Touya, nodding with a hard swallow: D-do you think you could one day?

Reader: I...I don't know. Maybe. Anything is possible.

Touya, moving in: That's all I need to know, doll.

Reader:..(Y/n).

Touya, pausing: Huh?

Reader, pronouncing slower: (Y/n). That's my name *blushes* But it can be doll tommmm....Toummmmm...

Touya, repeating your name over and over between kisses: Nice to meet you. 

3 years later 

Sho: Are you sure this is what you want? Once we do this there's no going back (Y/n). You won't have a mind to change. 

Reader, slowly nodding: I- *takes a steadying breath* I have to do this, Shota. I can't- *sobbing again*-I've done things I can't- I can't sleep, I can't eat-I shouldn't love him I-I.

It hurts! It all just hurts! I-I can't take it anymore!

Sho, gesturing towards the doctor: Just breathe (Y/n). We'll make it better. Just breathe and go to sleep okay? Come here.

Reader, sobbing into his shoulder: I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

Sho, rubbing your head as the doctor injects you: It'll be okay. You'll be okay.

The next day 

Reader, stirring: Ugh. My head.

Sho, coming over: (Y/n)? (Y/n) are you okay? What's your full name? When's your birthday? What's your favorite color?

Reader: What? Aizawa what are you on about? 

Sho: Just answer the questions. 

Reader: Okay? 

Sho, listening to you answer correctly all but one: Blue? I thought your favorite color was black.

Reader: It is but I've always liked blue a little more. What's going on?

Sho, hating his next words: You were in an accident while working undercover. You were in a coma for 3 years.

Reader, shocked: I- WHAT? BUT- but that's impossible! No one's perfect at turning so I'd have at least one bedsore! My muscles are fine! My hair...could use a wash but it's still the same length I remember it being!

Sho: The doctor said you'd say that. I've been instructed to take care of you until you're back on your feet again.

Reader: I-if what you said is true then what about my apartment? My job?

Sho, laying you back down: All of your possessions are in my home. And we can set you up with employment after you rest.

Reader, pouting: I've been sleeping for 3 YEARS!

Sho, trying to keep his expression neutral: Then what do you want.

Reader: Catch me up! Tell me how you impossibly survived without me. Tell me about the *points to his eyepatch before putting a hand through his hair*. 

Sho, blushing deeply at your hand: Fine.

Reader, at the end of his recap: We're you talking to me while I was out? Because I feel like I knew all that already but it's just so damn fuzzy-ow...

Sho, handing you some of his OTC painkillers: Yes I did. The medical staff said it would help wake you up if I did. Don't think about it.

Reader, smirking: So you wanted me around then?

Sho, blushing all over again: Sh-shut up. Are you ready for a discharge exam or not?

Reader:..Where will I go afterwards? 

Sho: Home with me. I told you I'm in charge-

Reader, doubling over in laughter: Yeah okay-

Sho: (Y/n)? (Y/n)? What's wrong?

Reader: Dabi...no Touya...why is that name so familiar?

Sho, paling: Because he was a part of what I told you earlier.

Reader, lost in thought: No. No I feel like I actually remember someone with that name. I remember faces, Sho. Not names but that one. It's important I know it is *rubs her temples*

Sho, holding his breath:...

Reader, shaking her head: But...it can't be that important if I forgot the face right? *shrugs* I wanna get outta here, see how my "caretaker" lives.

Sho, relieved: Whatever. Here I'll help you up-oof!

Reader, falling into him: Maybe my muscles are a little weak. I feel like I haven't eaten in ages. Don't they feed their patients! I could-!

Sho, giving up the professional facade: Eat a whole pig, kitten *rubs your back* We can go by the store. 

Reader, smirking: I was wondering when you were going to stop acting like that night didn't happen. It did mean something to you didn't it?

Sho, hugging you:..I'm sorry it took you going into a coma for me to admit it. I'm glad you're awake (Y/n). Don't do that again.

Reader, snuggling into him: I make no promises. But I'll try. *to herself* Damn you're cold...

Sho: What?

Reader: I said you're old. 

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Kiki, waking up: Daddy?

Shota, holding her against the medical staff's will: I'm here, little one.

Kiki: What happened? Why can't I see?

Shota, holding her tighter: You were attacked. Your right eye just had a scratched cornea but your left...Kashi did what he could...

Kiki, lifting a shaky hand to her bandages: But I'm going to be blind on that side.

Shota:..I'm sorry Kikyo.

Kiki, after 5 minutes: Daddy?

Shota: Yes, my little one?

Kiki, quietly: I'm scared...

Shota, after a beat: I know...I was too.

Kiki: What did you do?

Shota, too quickly: It doesn't matter what I did. I'm me and you're you. You have to figure out what Kikyo Aizawa-Yagi is going to do. 

Kiki, understanding her father's feelings:...

Shota, knowing he can't hide forever:...but if it makes you feel any better. I was angry for awhile. I wasn't that much older than you. I worked so hard to get where I was just to have it taken from me...I...I...er... *sighs*

Kiki: It's okay to tell me, Daddy. I won't judge you.

Shota:...She'll never tell me so, but I'm sure I used to scare your mother half to death. She hid me away from, Eri, most of the time when I got into that state so, Berry, doesn't know just how bad I- *shakes his head* 

Kiki, a little shook about this information but not surprised since she knows he flies off the handle sometimes: It's okay, Daddy-

Shota, quietly but firmly: No, it wasn't. I'll never be able to apologize enough to your mother. It's a wonder she didn't leave me.

Kikyo. You'll have to be patient with Eijiro and the kids when you go back home. They want to help with everything because they love you. Don't hurt or belittle them for it, just keep reminding them that you can do things on your own. You're disabled, not useless. Eijiro knows that but love makes you stupid, wildflower.

Kiki, nodding slowly: I understand Daddy...

Shota: Good.

Kiki, after a minute: Daddy? 

Shota: Yes?

Kiki: I love you.

Shota, kissing her forehead: I love you too, little wildflower. More than you'll ever know.

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Shota: I'm going in there. I don't trust him-

Toshi, holding him back: Do you trust our wife?

Shota, indignant: What? Of course I do!

Toshi: Then let her do her job. She used to be a nurse. She helps people. She's a hero just as much as we were.

Shota:...

Reader, in the kitchen: Touya. Touya look at me.

Touya, haggard and huddled in the corner:....

Reader, taking a calming breath: You didn't have to come through the window. My door is always open.

Touya, nearly inaudible: No, it's not. It closed a long time ago and here I am again trying force myself into someone's life-I didn't learn a damn thing in all these years did I?

Reader: Touya-

Touya, finally looking at you: Why am I not enough, doll? Why will I never be enough for anyone? I didn't do anything but be born into this stupid, weak body that hasn't even been completely mine in over a decade! It's not fair! I-it's not fair!

Reader, deciding not ask what's going on between him and his baby mama but instead sitting down next to him: Touya. When did I ever say you're not enough for me?

Touya, grunting: Who's last names did you take?

Reader: You're avoiding the question.

Touya: So are you.

Reader, after a minute: Touya...you know why I did what I did. Why are you still doing what you do?

Touya:... 

Reader: You've been dead to the man for decades. The me you loved has been gone for years.

Touya: No you're not. I love you.

Reader: You love your idea of-

Touya, dead serious: I. Love. You.

Reader, flustered: Fine. Fine! But Touya you need to love you. No one's going to fill that whole for you. You have to do it.

Touya, slowly getting up to leave the same way he came in:...

Reader: And use the front door next time, yeah? You can't be scaring a pregnant woman like that. I'll pop.

Touya:...

Reader, when he's gone: I love you too, Touya.

Two years later

DJ, 1½ years old: Papa! Papa!

Touya, sticking him in the crib with Kashi: What is it Deej?

DJ, grabbing his father's heavily scarred hand and smiling up at him: Wove!

Touya, smiling back: I love you, too.

DJ, nibbling on his hand while Kashi swats at Shota's: Wove Papa. Papa wove Dee.

Touya, gloating at the man next to him: Yup. Papa loves you very much, buddy!

Shota, grumbing:...

Kashi: Dada?

Shota, sighing: Yes?

Kashi, making a grabby hand: Love.

Shota, putting his hand back in the crib: Kakashi!

Kashi, swating with an Aizawa smirk on his face: Love Dada.

Shota, rubbing his injured hand: You've been watching your mother too much!

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Reader: We're all ears whenever you're ready to talk, wildflower.

Kiki, fidgeting:..well...you see-

Toshi, looking up: What- Wyatt? What are you doing upstairs?

Reader: I thought you were at Akira's house?

Wyatt, trying to back away but Eri won't let him: I...I...*takes a deep breath while looking at the ground* I don't want to live anymore...

Sho, turning away from Kiki: What?

Kiki, getting up while her 12 years old little brother repeats himself:...

She goes back up to the roof where she was ten minutes ago before she was rudely interrupted by her parents pretending to care about why she's been so quiet lately. 

Kiki, peeling her apple again: I could've told you the little dude was that depressed just looking at him...I'll talk to him again when I get back.

She cleans off her pocket knife and cleans the gunk out of her braces before suiting up. She looks in the mirror and feels herself standing a little taller and prouder in her hero uniform.

Kiki, whispering to herself while fixing her red goggles and scarf she took from her father's extra supplies: Black Out's on her way Musutafu.

Red Riot, cornering a villain: I'm starting to think you want my attention, Moldy!

Black Death: In your dreams hero! But maybe my spore babies do.

Riot, looking back: Your what-ew! *activates his hardening as they start to attack* I remember when this was less gross to me. I was 15 and my friends and I-

Kiki, coming off a roof throwing anti-mold bombs: No one cares about your teenage rebellion, old man!

Riot, as the young hero lands next to him: Just wait until you're my age, Copycat! You'll be bored enough fighting criminals like this to get nostalgic too!

Kiki, getting into battle position: Ppff yeah okay.

Kiri, after all the mold is cleaned up and off to jail: Hey. Haven't seen you in a couple weeks, Black. Everything okay?

Black, picking at her scarf: Yeah. Family emergency.

Kiri: Why don't you tell me that with your mask off so I can see how you look when you're lying to me?

Black, backing up before running away:...

Kiri, sighing:..real smooth, Eijiro. Now she'll be gone even longer...

Bakugo: Hey! Shitty hair! What're you doing? Our shift is over, do you need a ride?

Kiri: Nah. I'll take the long way today. Thanks though! 

Bakugo, halfway down the street: Tch whatever. See you tomorrow.

Kiki, on the rooftops watching Red Riot look for her: I'm proud to be a copycat...and I don't answer to you, old man.

Sho, from behind her: But you do answer to me, young lady. 

Kiki, jumping: Daddy! I-I-I can explain- *gets cut off by a hug*

Sho, holding her tight: Don't ever run off without telling me again, Kikyo Aizawa-Yagi.

Kiki:..

Sho: Do you want to talk?

Kiki, stopping him before he starts: How's Wyatt?

Sho, pausing: He's out with your sisters and brother getting ice cream.

Kiki, getting up: That's good. I'll start heading that way too.

Sho: Kikyo-

Kiki, waving: Love you. Bye.

Sho, watching the love of his life disappear: I'm sorry, little one. Whatever I did I'm sorry...

Black Out, covering Red Riot's side: You got a weak right, old man!

Kiri, covering her left: Well when you're a boulder having a beautiful pebble covering you for nearly three years, you get a little clumsy!

Black, flustered:..Whatever- On your left!

Kiri: Huh? Oh shit *grabs Black Out who was about to cover him and hits his target* Thanks, Black. Hahaha.

Black: Whatever, Rusty. Let's finish this! I got somewhere to be.

Kiri, jokingly: Where's that? Getting your bib fitting? 

Black, grumbing: Kimono actually. For school festival. I'm- HEY! EITHER PAY ATTENTION OR GET BACK TO THE NURSING HOME!

Kiri, hardening at the last second: Sorry! *to himself* Boy am I sorry...

Much, much later

Kiki, cornering Riot in an alley: Why are you avoiding me? And when I can find you for patrol, you won't even look at me!

Riot, not looking at her:...

Kiki, rolling her eyes: Tch! Boys are all the same at 18 or 37! They don't talk and then get mad that I'm mad!

Riot:...

Kiki, walking off: Forget it! I have to help with training for the entrance exam-

Riot, after a beat: W-wait! I-I know who you are Kikyo Aizawa-Yagi!

Kiki, pausing to weigh the pros and cons of answering: How long?

Riot: I...I had my suspicions after you told me you had a kimono fitting. I confirmed it when I went to U.A.'s festival. You kinda have a favorite color scheme...You also just kinda told me you're only 18 a minute ago. I know around the time when you were born. All that combined with your hero persona made it really obvious...

Kiki, mentally slapping herself before taking off her mask: So what are you going to do since you've had over 6 months to think about it? Rat me out for illegally doing hero work all these years? Not having a license didn't stop me before- Riot? What's wrong?

Riot, with a deer in headlights expression: *mumbling to himself*

Kiki, sighing: If you're going to arrest me then do it! Otherwise I'm leaving!

Riot, not moving:...

Kiki, sucking her teeth: I'm outta here!

Kiri, watching her walk away: You're even more beautiful up close, pebble...But how can I tell you that? It's not right...I'm too old for you...

Bakugo, coming out of the shadows: One of her dad's old enough to be her grandfather. The biological one almost a decade older than her mother. I don't think the idea of you being into her would disgust her that much.

Kiri: I should've known how young she was when I couldn't find any any information on her. I made myself believe she was just a younger hero from a different country and not a underage vigilante...

Bakugo: But she's not a foreigner. She's born and raised Japanese so she's not going anywhere. And don't do that to yourself, Eijiro. You had no possible way of knowing or even a reason to suspect since underage hero work and vigilantism is illegal here.

But..she's not underage or a vigilante anymore. She's a licensed Pro Hero, fully in the system.

Kiri: Katsuki she just graduated only 3 months ago! 

Bakugo: And she's months from 19, only 3 to be exact because we can look her up in the hero system. That makes her over of age, right? *sighs* If it makes you feel any less shitty...*blushes* I've been seriously talking to a 21 year old for a while now. We haven't met yet but-

Kiri, feeling guiltier by the second: Katsuki! We're pushing 40!

Bakugo: Does it matter if it's adult ages and all consensual? We can't choose who we fall in love with. You told me that a decade ago, Eijiro.

Kiri:..

Bakugo:...Eiji. You were great and I'm still the loser between the both of us. But this guy? I haven't even seen him yet. I don't know what his voice sounds like; he lives in fucking Trinidad wherever the fuck that is. And-and I would fly over there the moment he asks me to.

Kiri, looking at the ground:...what do I do Katsuki? I do have to consider an 18 year age gap...but I haven't felt this way since...you

Bakugo, swallowing hard before pushing the slight hurt back to the past it came from: No one's saying you have to fuck her or even date her. But I can see that you want to at least get some lunch together *shrugs* She's not a kid, Shitty Hair. It's only weird now if you make it weird. 

Kiki, at her punching bag: Stupid Red Riot... stupid festival...stupid me! How could I even...why would he ever...*shakes her head* Ma and Pop were lightning in a bottle..*thoughts turning back to bench she was abandoned on 2 years ago*...Daigo was right I'm stuck alone...stuck being ugly...stuck with this useless Qu- *gets her arm grabbed* Hey! *headbutts*

Riot, quickly restraining her: Ow! Hey! Calm down! It's just me!

Kiki, eye twitching as she gets free: What the hell are you doing sneaking up on me! What the fuck do you- *gets flustered by how close Riot's face is to hers*

Riot, redder than his hair: You're...You're not ugly. You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, Kikyo Aizawa-Yagi.

Kiki, backing up: I- WHAT? G-get away from me! What do you want from me?

Riot, keeping her space: You're the most beautiful woman I've ever met, the best patrol partner I've ever had, and I want to take you to lunch some time.

Kiki, after a pause: I...Riot. Don't fuck with me. I don't like being fucked with.

Riot: I'm not! I really, really want to get lunch with you, Kikyo. And *rubs his neck* You can call me Eijiro if you want.

Kiki:...

Kiri, sensing the hostility: Sorry. Forget it...I'll leave you alone-

Kiki: It's Kiki.

Kiri: Huh?

Kiki: Don't call me Kikyo. Call me Kiki. *going back to her punching bag* and I'm free tomorrow. I don't have patrol until late.

Kiri, smiling brightly: Sounds good to me, Kiki.

Kiki, happy that her skin hides her blush: So...you wanna spar Eijiro or what?

Kiri, getting into position: You sure you can take on a boulder, pebble?

Kiki, cracking her neck: Tch. Tell me if I'm about to throw out your back, old man.

A few hours later 

Shota, opening the door he heard rattling: Kikyo Aizawa-Yagi where on Earth have you been! Just because you graduated doesn't mean-

Kiki, hugging him: Dad...can I talk to you about something? A lot of somethings?

Shota, relieved: Of course, little one.

Kiki, after getting them both tea and sitting down: Dad I...I'm worthless aren't I?

Shota, very confused: What? 

Kiki, with a sad smile: I'll never be able to measure up will I? Not to Eri, not to the twins, not to Kashi, and not to the other Pros. 

Eri's the kind, traditional Japanese daughter, Whitney and Wyatt have an amazing, made for battle Quirk, Kakashi *grimicing* he's brilliant and his Erasure is stronger than mine. And I'm...I'm just me.

Shota: Kikyo-

Kiki, blinking back tears: But that's okay. You don't have to deny anything. You don't have to apologize. I've learned to accept who I am and my place in the world. *gets up to hug him* Please don't worry about me, Daddy. I'm fine. I just wanted you to know where my head is.

Shota, squeezing her back: K-Kikyo Aizawa-Yagi, don't ask me not to worry about you. I will always worry about you. It's my job to worry about you. I want to worry about you, my greatest gift and honor.

Kiki:...

Shota: You are my firstborn, little one. You will never be worthless, but thank you for talking to me.

Kiki, burying her face in his shoulder: I love you, Daddy...

Shota, kissing her forehead: I love you too, little one. Please don't ever forget that.