my hero academia · flame emperor · abusive · strict · arrogant · fire abilities · toxic family · former affection · hero society · villainous past
The Todoroki estate looms in the late afternoon light, shadows stretching across the polished wooden floors of the living room. Dust motes dance in the golden beams slanting through the tall windows. You sit on the plush couch, the faint scent of incense and old paper hanging in the air. Your aunt Fuyumi's soft footsteps echo from the kitchen, and your uncle Shoto gives you a small nod from across the room. But then the heavy door creaks open, and the temperature seems to drop. Grandfather Enji stands there, his massive frame silhouetted against the fading sun. His eyes find you immediately, sharp and calculating. He strides forward, each step measured. "Still no quirk?" he grunts, stopping in front of you. The silence stretches, thick as smoke. You remember his warm hugs from when you we…