#todoroki reader

[drvoos]

The cold, brisk air of fall caressed her face as she walked through the tiny graveyard that she had grown oh so familiar with. Walking down the same dirt path she had every week since it happened. Alone she made her way to the spot that grew used to her presence, made evident by the dirty blanket in front of the grave. The birds had moved on, casting the graveyard in a eerie yet comfortable silence.

The gray headstone stared her blank in the face, contrasted by the bright leaves that had turned and fallen off of the trees. In loving memory of Touya Todoroki. Such a simple thing for someone like Touya, she said, but she didn't argue. He never did like too much.

"Hey Touya." She said, her voice steady as she sat down and made herself comfortable on the blanket. "Sorry I'm a little late. Shoto didn't want me to go by myself so I had to convince him. You know how he is." She smiled, reaching up to wipe a spot of dirt off of the stone. "Had to make a deal for him to agree, so that means he'll be with me next time."

"I started school today. My final year. Can't believe I'm gonna be a real hero soon, like I promised you." Pulling her notebook out, she began to doodle like she always did in her visits. It was something to pass the time, and something he had liked to do when they were younger. A small pause. "Just wish you were here to celebrate with me..."

If Touya were there, he would probably smack her for being so sappy. He would tell her to get over it and go back with her friends. Not before hugging her like she was his world, which she was. Every visit lasted hours on end. She would tell him about what was going on in her life, how everyone was, how dad was actually making an effort after all these years.

"I'm gonna include something of yours in my final hero costume design, not sure what though..." She murmured, dragging the pencil over the paper and giving occasional flicks. "Maybe a touch of blue."

The wind suddenly picked up, swiping harshly against her face before becoming gentle. A smile grew on her face, her lips wobbling as she tried to keep down tears.

"Yeah? Okay then. It's decided." She jumped as her phone suddenly rang, her ringtone a song he had introduced her years ago. Incoming call from Shoto <3, it read, and she knew her time was up. With a shaky sigh, she gathered all of her stuff and stood up.

"I'll be back next week with Sho, okay? I'll bring you my final design and you can tell me if you like it." A watery laugh slipped out before she could stop it, and she shook her head.

"I love you, Touya." Walking away, the smile never faded off of her face. Another burst of wind swept through her hair. He would always be there, watching from afar and supporting her.

Even in death, he was her biggest supporter.

[readerg1rl]

Imagine him being the shy kid around love but in bed he changes, he becomes aggressive, and needy like he lured you right into his trap, and the worst part is that he is big and strong and he doesn't realise it so he goes as rough as he can thinking that you are over exaggerating and he turns you and positions you however he feels like, his groans and moans are lot louder than your moans and it's too sexy, his baby hairs stick to his sweaty skin, his abs and chest are glowing in sweat as he puts his well defined muscles into his use, he rocks in and out of you with all his might and strength untill he and you are caught in a shared orgasm and he pulls out only after few pumps to be sure he emptied himself fully

When he sees what he has done he immediately he says sorry like a million times and washes you up and dresses you in his most comfortable clothes all while sayin that he loves you and many sorries

-Deku, Tamaki, Todoroki

[animekpopsimp]

Being The Oldest Todoroki Daughter

You're Toya's Twin Sister

The two of you had always been close ever since you were younger

Both of you felt pressured to be good enough for your father, pushing yourselves beyond your limit during training

You two were each other's support

However, things only seemed to get worse

Fuyumi and Natsuo being born made you both happy and worried

Then Shoto came along and your father focused on him, calling Shoto his masterpiece

Both you and Toya felt Jealous since you wanted your father's approval

You didn't hate Shoto, but Toya held more resentment toward the youngest of you all

You tried to make him realize that it was all your father's fault, but he didn't listen

Even comfort from Natsuo didn't help you feel completely better

You, Toya, Fuyumi and Natsuo didn't see Shoto very often, since your father kept him busy with training

You barely saw your mother either

Then came the incident when Rei had enough of the way she had been treated by Endeavor

She ended up pouring boiling water on Shoto's face, which caused her to be sent to a mental hospital

Things became even more tense in your home after that

And one day, Toya died

You were heartbroken, since out of all your siblings you felt closest to him

It was at that point that you distanced yourself from your entire family, even Natsuo and Fuyumi

You hadn't been that close to Shoto, but at that point you barely even went near him

You swore to yourself that you would become a better hero than your father ever could be

Not to make him happy, but to spite him

When you grew up, you made it as a hero, moving out of the home you had grown up in for some long

Deep down, you felt bad for your sibling, but you didn't know how to form a proper relationship with them

You wouldn't even consider trying to fix things with your father

Some time later, you finally found the bravery to visit your mother

Though it was awkward at first, you did end up mending things with her a bit

It made you happy to know she didn't hate you, considering how much you look like your father

She was glad you had moved out and started your own life, and she was proud of you for being such an amazing hero

After visiting your mother, you finally gathered the courage to talk to your siblings again

Fuyumi was the most willing, having missed you since you left the home

Natsuo was a bit hesitant, but came around after a short while

The two of you bonded over the anger you felt toward your father

Shoto was a different story

At first, he didn't really want to see you

Part of him resented you for leaving, and the fact that Endeavor wasn't as tough on you as he was on him

But, after some time, the two of you slowly became close

He really started to feel close to you when you stood up to your father how he was hurting Shoto

He started admiring you after that

He even picked your agency to intern with instead of your father's, which Endeavor wasn't too happy with that

Though, neither of you cared

It felt nice to be close to your siblings after all the time that you had spent barely being around them

You watched as Shoto made his way through UA

And despite all the dangers he faced along the way, he always persevered

During one of your patrols, you met Dabi

There was something familiar about him, but you just couldn't figure it out

It bothered you for a while, until you were given the answer

During what could only be called a war, Dabi was spotted on top of the giant villain

At that moment, you got your answe

Dabi was actually Toya, your twin brother

And he followed through with his plan of exposing your father and all that he had done

You tried your best to stop him, even if he was your brother

You knew your father wouldn't be up for.the task, so you would step up

There was no more Toya, only Dabi

[dark-night-hero]

Imagine being the oldest sibling among the Todoroki siblings, family.

Imagine leaving the household at an early age due to lots of circumstances.

Imagine as years have gone by, the more guilty you become upon realizing you might have abandoned your own siblings in such shitty household. You were the oldest and yet here you are unable to protect your own siblings. Although the fact that you were still a child, a teen when you left the house. You should have taken them with you. But you were still young, unable to make meals and money for you own, what more could have happen when you take them with you, although your father never make back your allowances as per your request, it hurts your pride that you were still dependent on him.

Imagine as years have gone by, you grew apart from you siblings. Fuyumi understand, Natsu has more violent rection but he still understands, maybe the memories fo Touya still hunts him and he didn't want you to get pushed to that point too. And Shoto, you started seeing him less than before. Of course there were times that you visit the house, but only when your father wasn't around.

Imagine being in a relationship with Hawks, a man fast for his own good as well as a man full of secrets. It's funny that you don't even know his real name and only know him by his hero name. Still that's enough, after all, you have secrets of your own.

"Your phone has been beeping for a while now, (First name)(Lastname)." "What's up with the full name?" You laugh as you grab your phone delivered by one of your lovers feather. "Because if I don't you'll take a while to get then again like always." "I see the point and?" You roll your eyes at him before going through your phone.

Imagine as it was one of those rare days where your lover was by your side. And upon seeing the familiar 'Little Brother' on the lock screen, your eyes widen. After all it's been a while since he contacted you. In the first place you never sent him a message first, it was always him. It's just you couldn't bring yourself o contact him first.

"Who was it?" Your lover asked as he join you in the bed, warping his arms around your waist and resting his face on your tummy. "My little brother." "You have a little brother?" "Hmm yeah, three.. two little brother and one little sister." You smile bitterly but quickly brush it off. "What did they say? Was it an emergency?" "No, he was asking me if I could watch him at the sport festival." "Sport festival? He's at U.A?" You could only humm in agreement as you sent Shoto a reply. "You're going?" "He asked me if I could come, so I will." "As much as I want to go with you-" "Your busy." You cut him off before tossing your phone to the side and rub his hair, no words followed as he snuggle close to you. It's better if he doesn't come, after all, he was an endeavour fanatic and he was pretty much looking at your father unfavourable as you once told him a little about your background.

Imagine as you walk inside the academia you once strive to became a part of, you bitter chuckle left your lips as you once again check on the message left by your brother. The match won't start until after lunch. Adjusting your tinted glasses to hide away those turquoise eyes of your, brushing back a strand of your dyed (hair color) locks. You still have a lot of timme to waste so you just started having a food trip on the stands.

"I'm not using his power to win, I- I will refuse him with everything that I have." "Shoto-" "You- and then mom." You see his look down and grit his teeth. "Look here Sho-" "Shoto." Both of you turn around to see a figure you haven't seen in person for so long. "Enji Todoroki." You utter the name of the man right in front of you. And by the sound of his name being called, your eyes met his. "You left the detached house." "I'm old enough to handle my own." You replied without much thought.

Imagine as you were requested to leave per request not by your father but by your brother, you have no choice but to leave. With a bit of unease and consern, you left with a heavy heart. You barely see Shoto around. So the looks and state that he has lingers in your mind. Maybe because in some way, the way he looks remind you of Touya in a different way. "I can't do anything at all this time too." You spoke your thoughts out loud. And you stop, holding a hand to your mouth as your eyes widen upon realization and then you laugh.

Imagine the odd feeling on your chest as Shoto dominates his opponents only with his ice quirk, refusing to use the existence of his fire ones. It's odd seeing him like that. Makes you wonder if you did fail your duty as the oldest sibling, leaving your sibling in that household. While you gain freedom, your little siblings suffer under that household. You're just as guilty as you were back then. And even if you do want to reject his quirk, it was the only thing that has been keeping your body from being frozen by your own ice. The small flame deep inside your heart.

Imagine the shock as you see him use his flames. It was odd, and yet strangely refreshing. It was a sign of hope, that he was yet to fall on the same wrong path. It may not be you who guide the way, but you were glad someone did.

"I decided to visit mom." There was a moment of silence after that. "Are you mad?" "Me? I'm not." Suddenly you wanted a fresh air. But it's true that you're not mad. "I was never in a position where you need to ask for my consent to forgive someone." You shrug. "It was you who got hurt by Rei's action." "But that event made you leave." "That's one thing, Shoto." You spoke with a sigh. "Besides, it's better to forgive." "What about you?" "Hmm? Me?" "Do you forgive her?" "Once again, I have never in a situation where she has to ask for my forgiveness." "Then do you hate her?"

Imagine the short silence after that before you shrug once again. "I'm not sure." You spoke "And if you ask me the same thing about Enji, I would answer the same." You don't know. "When Touya died, I thought I hated father, then Rei did that, I thougt I hated her. But maybe I was just looking for someone to blame so the self guilt and hatred won't eat me." You added. "Be the one to forgive. You're kind, Shoto." You smile and messes with his hair. "And when the time comes, maybe I could too." Forgive yourself.

Imagine as you sat down the bed, the apartment empty with only you inside, you sat there in silence. It was then again a night where your lover wasn't around. Not that you were complaining, he was rarely around after all. Still as you sat there, towel around your neck as you were freshly out of the shower. It was cold, or maybe that was just your quirk. But it was cold. Then you chuckle, lifting your towel off your neck and give hair one last dry before putting it back on its place and lay down the bed by your lover's side of the bed. It was just your typical normal night after all.

Imagine it was one of those times where you visit the house, you knew Enji wasn't around so it was just you, Fuyumi and Natsu around as Shoto was still at school. "Shoto started seeing Mother again." "Hmm, he told me himself." You spoke before eating your usual cold soba. "Speaking of soba, leave Shoto some." "He likes soba?" "Yeah, it seems like he got it from me, he likes cold soba." You spoke without much thought. Then you heard someone dropped their chopstick. "What's the matter Natsu?" "We never knew that." He sounds so disappointed to himself it made you smile bitterly before reaching out a hand to pat him.

"Can I stay with you?" "Don't you have a dorm?" "But I still have to stay in here. Can't I just stay with you?" "Natsu, very one knows you're the son of Endeavour, you're much safer here." You hold on into his shoulder and gently squeeze it as he look down in disappointed. "Im sorry-" "Forget it, everything was his fault." You exactly knows who he was referring to. "You're leaving even before Shoto get home?" "Unfortunately I have to. I got a call from work I needed to arrive earlier than usual."

Imagine in your way back at home to your shared apartment with your lover, the one he got for both of you not too long after being in a relationship with him. You bumped into someone and you who happened to be going through your bag dropped it. "Oh shit, sorry!" Busy picking up your fallen things, you failed to see the guy you bumped with staring at you with a blank look on his face, nor did you notice the scars on his hand and face, hidden beneath his hoodie and mask.

Imagine as you apologise for the last time, you turn around and starts to walk away, this time paying attention to your surroundings as you walk. "Wait." "Hmm?" Turning around, it was the same guy earlier but this time he was holding on something as he seems to be reaching out to you. "You dropped this." It was a key chain, the only memento you have of Touya. It is a custom made key chain for Touya and you. A thing that glows when the other half was pressed for so long. "I- Thank you-!" As soon as you look forward, the man was missing on sight.

Imagine as you were busy looking around trying to find the guy, you failed to notice the way your key chain glows for a moment. Nevertheless, looking for the man you bumped with, you sigh and eventually give up. Still you had an odd feeling on your chest, earlier, even just for a moment when your fingers brushed upon his. It was warm, not just warm but it has a familiar warmth. "Touya?" Your eyes widen at the name that unconsciously came out of your lips.

Imagine the way you stood there in the middle of the side walk, in the middle of the night. But then you snap out of it. "Impossible." You shake your head, your twin dead a long time ago. Impossible, right?

[ⓒdark-night-hero] 2023°

[kywaslost]

Can i get headcannons for Shoto having like a little sister who’s like 5 and she’s like a crybaby? Like always crying or like is always teary? Shes also like super scared of Endeavor and is always crying whenever he’s mentioned or whenever he’s shown on tv

Neverending Tears - Shoto Todoroki

A/N: Hello! Thank you so much for requesting! Sorry it took so long, but I hope at least I met your expectations.

With his mother in the hospital and his dad being a pro hero, for a while Fuyumi and Natsuo had to raise the newest addition to the Todoroki family, Y/N Todoroki.

Shoto helped the best he could, but Endeavor never really gave him the opportunity to be around.

When you were older he was able to be around more.

Moreso, in fact, you stuck to him more than you did your other siblings. You’d sleep in his room, follow him around, and watch him train from time to time.

When your quirk developed and it was half-n-half like his and Endeavor wanted to train you as well, Shoto wouldn’t have any of it. 

Your father admitted that what he’d done in the past was wrong and he was going to train you properly, but Shoto wouldn’t let him go near you. He’d seen how Endeavor treated you and he knew how much you feared your father.

The final straw was when Endeavor lost his temper, injuring you greatly. Your tear ducts were damaged, leaving you permanently teary-eyed. 

This also led to your mistrust everyone around you, except Shoto. 

Anytime anyone tried to approach you, whether you knew them or not, you’d burst out crying.

When Shoto moved into UA’s dorms, you were devastated.

Luckily Nezu understood Shoto’s concern and allowed you to stay on campus with Mirio and Eri.

When 1A first met you, they had asked what it was like being the youngest daughter of the new number 1 hero. But when they said Endeavor’s name, you broke down in tears almost immediately. Shoto picked you up and set you on his hip as you cried into his shoulder.

Once, Aizawa was staying in 1-A’s dorms during his prep hour. He stayed in the common room with you, enjoying your company. He often did this to also keep an eye on you. Once you had gotten to know Aizawa and developed trust within him, you grew comfortable alone with him.

Only him and Shoto could give you eyedrops to help heal your eyes.

But you were sitting beside him on the sofa, coloring in your favorite coloring book while Aizawa graded papers. The news was on in the background.

The homeroom teacher was pulled from his work when he heard you let out a sob beside him, eyes screwed shut.

“Little Todoroki,” he said calmly. “What’s wrong?” When you pointed to the TV, he understood. Your father was on the screen, the reporters going on and on about how good of a pro he was.

This man has understood and caught on to your fear of your father at this point.

Needless to say, he had to call Todoroki out of class to come comfort you.

Although you were almost always crying or teary-eyed, and your fear of your father never went away, Shoto loved you with all of his heart. He worked his hardest to undo what his father had done to you.

You were the reason he wanted to become a great hero, after all.

[rutilefearless]

Do you think I'm fragile?

Mha x introvert!todoroki!reader

Summary: the fifth child of endeavor is a very quite and reserved person, due to her being hidden and silenced society considered her as weak, vulnerable and fragile. Her silence makes her secrets and plans so hidden well, so...do you think she's fragile?

PS: this just a headcannon of you being on Dabis side.

You we're the youngest member of the family, very small and frail and to add the now weighing disappointment you are a female

There's nothing wrong with being a female other than you being so...I donno silent?

You weren't like this at all, you were the most liveliest member and you were like any other naive toddlers

The family thought of you as a flower, a beautiful flower growing on a hard pavement of stones given by your bitxhy of a father

The moment you zipped your mouth for eternity was when your quirk started manifesting and when Touya died.

You and the others were eating dinner in silence, no one spoked and no one talked, what was to talk about anyway aside from quirks and not so motivating words from your father. The others felt worried not hearing you speak for the first time, you were always the first one to start a conversation no matter the situation. It worried them to the point that Fuyumi asked you if you were okay.

"Me?... I'm okay just tired." You smiled tiredly ignoring that tingling and burning sensation on your left shoulders.

"Are you sure? Do you want to go to bed?" Fuyumi asks caressing your small head.

"No...I have to finish eating, I don't want to disappoint you and your cooking." You giggled.

You continued eating your food as Natsuo could only stare at you in worry. Dinner was going well until you dropped your chopsticks and purple flame erupted from your behind completely burning the fabric covering it and lighting up the room.

"Shit." Enji mutters.

He immediately went to your side as well as Fuyumi as she uses her ice quirk to prevent the fire from burning you and the house, the fire went out but the skin on your back was filled with scratches, burns, and rashes. You we're in state in shock, you couldn't even feel the tear that fell from your eyes.

"[name]?..." Shoto asks in the same state as you.

"Wha-what was that?" Your small voice trembles in fear as you tried to look at your father.

"Father, is she gonna be okay?" Natsou asks, Touya couldn't speak at the moment and could only stare at you wide eyed.

"It's her quirk." He says coldly.

"You're not going to use her, right?" Your mother asks as her eyes shakily narrowed towards Enji.

"Did you not see the amount of power and heat it held? Of course I will." Enji says firmly.

"Did you not see the bruises and burns she got? Enji you can't do this she's only 4!" Your mother argues back.

"Shut it woman you're not one to decide who's strong and who's not."

Their voices went louder and louder but we're muffled by the hands for your sister covering your ears while Touya covers your eyes.

"It's gonna be okay, I'll get you out of here." He whispers, he always says this...but did it ever happen?

Years has passed and Touya didn't made it through, he wasn't around anymore, and you don't feel comfortable like before. You weren't as noisy as before, you haven't talked about your day in the daycare nor did you made friends, teachers asked your mother if things were doing well at home since you were to silent to even tell the other kids to move over. She lied, of course she will how is she going to explain that the pro hero Endeavor just made their home a kingdom of hell by torturing his families lives one by one.

Things were getting worse, your family isn't even a family but just mere dolls in a doll house dressing up for a show for the sake of your father's selfish desires and a rather heavy reputation. Because of your situation at home being under the shadows of your brothers and sisters, you zipped your mouth and took the key limiting it's use.

After Shoto went to UA you were around 13 years old and introverted outside your home or inside, your alone and sometimes seen in the house lake just sitting or studying

Sadly because of your quirk and body not working together and a huge possibility of you turning to ash with your quirk you were now one of the dumps a.k.a the disappoinments.

Because of this he forgot about your existence and focused on the eldest success but you were successful yourself you were just insecure because he never looked at you the way he looked at them or maybe he never looked at you

Your academic life slowly became normal ever since your father wanted to make things better, but you had enough and stayed silent either way.

There were times you spoke like when your siblings tells you something important and you'd reply words like "is that so? Ok." "Got it." "Ok." "I understood."

You're so silent not even your father could sense your presence in his office asking for permission to leave late at night because there wasn't any soba for shoto ( in which he agreed for the sake of his diet)

Not even his fans and paparazzi could take random photos of you and selling it online would work because of an anonymous user deleting those post or website, no one knows who did it, not even you

It eventually became an issue in social media and even got to the news saying "Endeavors daughters stolen photos has been going missing online." ...yea

The news got to Enji and he could agree he does not know who it was since he didn't hire anyone to do so, he doesn't know this happened because does he give a damn? Obviously no

Because of this scandal you actually met your savior don't worry bb

His name is Dabi and you know this man got something in him, like how half of his body is literally coated in burnt rotted skins that you have no idea if it even is his

Seeing his appearance and how he admitted in stalking you in a not creepy way got you like "yep this man is definitely a villain"

You we're so lonely that you befriended this dangerous being and called him as the only person to even know your ability

You aren't weak, ever since the news found out about your quirk they called you as one

Since you can't use your own quirk on your skin you used the most smallest yet used part of your body, like your fingers or foot or even form a wing with it

Your quirk is strong because one touch of it could melt metal, so ever since you met Dabi you've been training on top of a rooftop of a random building

But...a certain someone saw you with Dabi, his red feathers sways with the wind as his dirty blonde hair joins along

"Well would you look at That, I've got tea for today."

U want p.2 ... I'll try ✌️🤡

[speckle-meow-meow]

It is now sad hours. Shoto with a older sister who’s touya’s twin. They’re like Luisa from encanto, they’re insanely strong but they keep getting handed every burden, they’re another parent to their siblings. And like all I can imagine is something like Surface pressure because that’s Luisa’s song and yeah.

I finished watching Encanto about an hour ago..I cryed and I never cry when I watch sad movies, But I love Luisa

For my family!

Warning: Angst and implied death of Touya

You were the strongest of your family quite literally you had the strength to split a mountain, but you only used it for what you deemed good.

At a very young age you and your twin Touya were forced to take care of your younger siblings it was fine until Shoto, now you didn't hate Shoto you never could it was your father.... he only had any of you to make the perfect weapon, he wanted Shoto to be the next number 1 hero....

After mom was put in the hospital you had to take care of everyone your were strong physically but mentally No, Touya was your twin you were each others rocks but he was killed, by non other than your father.

That's when you fell apart but you had to stay strong for you siblings. but one day shoto confronted you and you broke down and told him.

Soon you and Shoto became very close since Natsuo and Fuyumi had their own stuff to deal with, you'd always come to his school and have lunch with him and his friends since principle Nezu aloud it.

His teacher Aizawa sometimes had his students train with you since you had a high pain tolerance but you always had a good time hanging with shoto and his friends until a man named Dabi appeared.

You swore it looked exactly like Touya but maybe you were wrong??

You had to stay strong for not only Shoto but for his friends to, you always helped them. And you will keep helping them...

[lovelyrots]

Little Star

Platonic Natsuo and Dabi x child! Todoroki! Reader

Warnings - Todoroki family angst, fluff, comfort, Dabi aka Touya tries to comfort you about your quirk, Touya is a good big brother

You skip and giggle as you chase your classmates on the playground, not a single care in the world in your little head. No thoughts of whether your older siblings would come by today or trips with Shouto to see your mama. Just the wind in your face and you getting to live like another kid.

“Todoroki-San! Your brother is here for you!” You hear your teacher call and stop when you see Natsuo waving at you. ‘Uh oh, did something happen again?’ You wonder as you say bye to your friends and drag your feet to your brother. “Hey, don’t worry. Nothing bad happened, I just thought I’d pull you out for a little fun.” Natsuo patted your head as he kneeled and helped you pull your jacket on.

He held your hand as the two of you walked out to his car and you paused as you saw the weird man sitting in the passenger seat. “Natsu, who’s that?” You asked him as he opened the back door and put your backpack in. “He’s…” his eyes flitted to the man as he tried to figure out what to tell you. “A family member. Dad can’t know about him, ok?” He made you pinky promise not to say anything about the scarecrow looking man before buckling you in and getting in the driver’s seat.

“So princess, what quirk did you end up getting?” The strange man asked you and you fidgeted under his gaze. “Tou-Dabi, that might not be the best thing to ask her right now.” You heard Natsu whisper to the man. “Hah? What, is she quirkless? That’d be a fucking blessing for her.” You immediately cover your ears and watch Natsu say something to the scarred man before smacking his arm and then nodding at you. “You know not to repeat him, right?” You nodded and played with the hem of your school skirt.

The three of you drove for some time until you came to an amusement park. Your eyes lit up and you were practically bouncing out of your seat. “Is this where we’re going, Natsu?! Please say yes!” You plead as you look at the giant rides and can already smell the buttered popcorn and cotton candy. Natsuo chuckled and parked the car before pulling out three wristbands. “Yup, I took the whole day off so I can bring you here and Dabi here wanted to tag along.” You squealed and tried to lean forward but we’re stopped by your seatbelt. “Thank you Natsu! You’re the best big brother!”

Dabi glanced away as you continued to sing Natsuo’s praises as the three of you started walking to the entrance. ‘Maybe this was a bad idea. It’s not like she’d even know who I am. I’m sure the old bastard removed any piece of the old me. Maybe I can slip away and just let Natsuo and her enjoy their day.’ Dabi thought as he lagged behind, until you turned and grabbed his hand to try and tug him back in line with you.

“C’mon Mr. Dabi! You’ll get lost if you don’t keep up!” He tears his hand out of your grasp and picks you up before you could get upset and places you on his shoulders. “Fine, then how ‘bout you be a lookout and find us a game to play?” You nodded and placed your small hands on his head as you scanned the crowds looking for something the three of you could play.

Finally seeing something that didn’t have a giant line, you point your new steed and brother towards one of the ningyo sukui* stalls. Your eyes sparkle at seeing all the plastic and rubber toys just waiting for you to scoop up. Mr. Dabi sets you down and you bolt for the stall and show the vendor your wristband.

The two men watch you wildly swing your pink scooper in the little pool, collecting as many of the little toys as you could in the limited time. “She has an overpowered quirk, you know. Ice Flames is what the doctor called it. Flames that immediately cause third and even fourth degree frostbite, until she’s able to get it under control she has to wear those quirk cancelling cuffs. She hates her quirk.” Natsu murmured to Dabi.

You squeal with joy as you fill your net and watch the vendor place the toys you got into a pink mesh bag for you. “Has anyone been working with her?” Dabi asked, even though he already knew the answer. “What do you think? The old bastard pretty much ignores her and Shouto only has so much time between school and his intern work. There’s nothing Fuyumi and I can do besides try and be there for her.” Natsuo scoffed and kneeled down just as you ran up to them, a giant grin on your face. “Look Natsu! I got so many! I tried to get a bunch of ice Pokémon for you and Yumi!” You pull out some of the creatures and show them to your brother as Dabi watches the exchange.

“Oh wow! You did so good, I wonder if maybe you cheated a little?” Natsuo teased you as you protested and weakly shoved him. “Haha, I’m sorry starlight. How about we find another game, hm?” Natsuo asks, carrying your newly acquired toys.

The three of you went around to different stalls and with your big strong brother and Mr. Dabi you had won enough toys the two men were starting to have trouble carrying it all. Natsuo left you with Mr. Dabi at a yakitori stall as he took all the toys back to his car. “You know, you can just call me Dabi kid. I’m not old enough to put ‘Mr’ in front of my name.” The scarecrow grumples as you much on your snack and nod at him. “Ok! Hey Dabi? Why can’t I tell Dad about you?” You innocently ask, not realizing the way you stare up at him sends an ache of nostalgia through his chest.

Your childish inquisitive face is just like Fuyumi’s when she’d ask him about any and every little thing back in their childhood. He has to swallow the sudden lump that’s formed in his throat before throwing out the first thing that came to his mind. “Because he hates my quirk.” He knows he should steer clear of the topic of quirks, based on how Natsuo talked about yours earlier but his mind went blank and threw the first excuse he could find. Luckily you just blinked up at him and didn’t think much of his sudden breathing issue. “Why? Is it…bad?” You quietly ask him and Dabi has to wonder what’s taking Natsu so long.

“Mm, not necessarily. It’s just something that’s been a bit too powerful. It took me a long time to get any sense of control over it.” He watches you start rubbing at the small silver bands encasing your wrists and he wants nothing more than to erase any of the fears that he knows you must have about your own quirk. “Do you think your quirk is bad?” He crouched down next to you and you tuck your head into your chest to stare at the ground.

“Dad says it’s too powerful, that if…if I hurt anyone with it then I’d have to go away like Mama.” You start sniffling and rubbing at your eyes, your yakitori forgotten as it slips from your hand. “I didn’t ask what the old man thinks. I asked you if you think it’s bad.” He pulled your hands away from your teary face and wiped your cheeks with his scarred hands. You shook your head and whispered shakily. “Don’t tell anyone but…my brother Shouto has been taking my bracelets off and I can make little lights in my hands. He says they’re like the stars!” Your sniffles stopped as you talked about what Shouto said last time he helped you. “I can't do it for long but the lights are so pretty and it makes me a little less scared.” “That’s…good. So long as you don’t think your quirk is bad then it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks, got it princess?” He ruffles your hair and you try to push his hands away.

“Hey! Sorry it took so long. I had to move things around to fit everything. Starlight, is everything ok?” Natsuo asks as he notices your slightly red eyes. You nod and smile as you look up at your brother. “Yup! Dabi made me feel better!” “Oh, well that’s good. It’s getting pretty late, I think we should get you home.” He picks you up and starts walking off with Dabi trailing behind you. “What? No! I still want to go on the carousel again! I’m” you stop to yawn before continuing your rant. “I’m not even tired.”

Natsuo rolled his eyes at your behavior and gently flicked your forehead. “Then why are you yawning? You need to get enough sleep so you can grow up big and strong. Besides, a little birdie told me someone’s friends were taking you to the arcade with them tomorrow. That means you need to go to sleep so you can have enough energy for all the games there.” He chided you as you neared his car and he tucked you into your seat, your eyes already struggling to stay open as the sugar in your system crashes.

“I ‘on’t need sleep Natsu. I ‘eed fun.” You tiredly slur while the two men climb in the car and you slide your eyes shut.

“Thanks Natsuo.” Dabi said once he was sure you were asleep, your chest rising and falling peacefully. “No need to thank me. It’s only right you get a little time to spend with her. You missed out on all of her firsts, it’s only right you get at least a day with her. In fact I should be thanking you.” Dabi raises one of his brows at this and checks that you're still asleep before lowering his voice. “The fuck are you talking about?” Natsuo chuckles and glances at you through the rear view mirror. “That little talk you had with her? No matter what Fuyumi or I say, nothing stuck with her. I think she needed someone to relate to for it to stick that her quirk isn’t all that bad. Shouto’s helped a little with her quirk but you know.”

The car is silent as Natsuo pulls in front of a bar. “Let me know when you want to spend time with her next, night Touya.” Dabi scoffs and looks straight at Natsuo with a scowl. “It’s Dabi, nerd. Make sure she gets home safe.” Dabi waves as he shuts the car door and walks into the bar. Thoughts only on the tiny starlight of the broken Todoroki family and all he’s missed out on.

Ningyo Sukui is a game for children at festivals where you scoop little toys. I was torn between putting this in or putting goldfish scooping in but I needed a reason for Natsuo to go away for a bit.