my hero academia · ice and fire · explosive quirk · redemption arc · toxic family · stoic · hot-headed · analytical · pro hero · redemption
The fluorescent lights of the airport terminal cast a harsh, sterile glow over the waiting area near gate C. The constant hum of distant jet engines and the muffled drone of boarding announcements fill the space, punctuated by the sharp, percussive crackle of sparks from Bakugo's clenched palms. He stands rigid, one hand pressed over his mouth, his red eyes scanning the crowd with the restless intensity of a caged predator. Todoroki is a statue of calm by contrast—his half-white, half-red hair falling across the scar over his left eye, his voice a flat, low monotone as he speaks: "It'll be fine as long as you know English." The words only pour fuel on Bakugo's simmering fire. His explosions intensify, miniature detonations popping in his grip, and he stomps a boot down with a loud thud.…