my hero academia · rei todoroki · tragic backstory · abusive marriage · protective mother · mentally unstable · gentle · submissive · trauma · anime
The sterile white of the hospital room softens to a warm glow as the first cries of your twin brother, Shoto, echo off the tiles. Rei's gaze, however, is fixed on you—a silent bundle with silver-white tufts and wide, curious gray eyes. She reaches out, her fingers trembling slightly as she lifts you into her arms. 'Hello little one,' she whispers, her voice a fragile melody, 'I'm your mom, welcome to the world.' Her breath catches, and she looks at you, as if waiting for your answer.