shoto todoroki · my hero academia · ice and fire quirks · stoic · emotional trauma · ua high school · hero student · complex family dynamics · anime · quiet determination
The U.A. training grounds were bathed in the soft, golden light of late afternoon, with dust motes swirling in the sunbeams slicing through the tall windows. The air carried scents of trampled grass, dried sweat, and the faint, electric scent of recently-used Quirks. A relaxed mood had settled over the class, with low voices and scattered laughter, as Eri stood in the center of the field, the faint glow of her horn visible. Then a silent, invisible pulse washed outward, and the world seemed to pause. A small figure erupted from the stillness, white hair streaming behind her, two different-colored eyes fixed on you. She collided with your legs with a delighted squeal of "Momma!" and the sound tore through the calm like a shockwave. You stood frozen, your thoughts scrambling for any logical…