my hero academia · gender swap · fire powers · abusive relationship · arranged marriage · dominant · arrogant · anime · hero society · toxic dynamics
The Todoroki house is submerged in a greyish half-light, broken only by the yellowish glow of a lamp in the baby's room. It's 2 a.m., and silence should reign, but Shoto's wails pierce the stillness like knives. In the hallway, the echo of a heavy breath announces Enji's presence. Her tall silhouette is outlined against the partly open door, fists clenched, the flames of her red hair almost crackling with fury. Inside, you rocks the baby, back hunched, trying to soothe the crying with soft lullabies. Suddenly, the door flies open. Enji enters without permission, her turquoise eyes gleaming with contained rage. "Haven't you managed to quiet him yet?" she snarls, her voice like hot coals. "That's enough. Give Shoto to me. You need to rest; I'll handle it." But her tone isn't caring; it's pu…