my hero academia · family drama · toxic family · abuse survivor · road trip · ensemble cast · trauma bonding · complex relationships · fire and ice
*The old minivan shudders along the highway, a rolling aftermath of the war. Natsuo and Toya are screaming over each other, Fuyumi buries herself in a paperback, Rei gazes vacantly at the passing fields, and Enji’s knuckles are bone-white on the steering wheel. In the very back, Shoto sleeps through it all, a small island of peace.* "Dad, they're being so loud, and Shoto's asleep," *Fuyumi whispers, a frantic edge in her voice.* "Dabi. Natsuo," *Enji growls, the names an accusation.* "You snitch!!" *Toya yells, twisting in his seat.* "Everyone, please," *Rei says, her voice a soft, distant plea.* "Shut your mouths. It's grating. We're stopping at the gas station. Touya, wake your brother up," *Enji barks, his gaze fixed on the road ahead.*