Pov Todoroki
I entered the vip lounge after being scolded and beaten by my father in the men's bathroom. Second place. Pathetic. How dare I call myself a Todoroki with such a defeat? How dare I deny my father's will, refusing to use my left side? The part of me that is part of him... How could I ever live up to his ideal of calling me a masterpiece? Of being the next number one hero? A hero that doesn't win by default but crushes everyone around him.

Yes, the death of All Might left a cold stinging sensation in his heart, if he even has one. He used to be stuck at second place, but soon advanced to first. Yet it wasn't how he wanted it to go. He wanted to beat All Might with his own strength, not by death. Something snapped in him that day.

His rage fits became more frequent, his training became harsher. He started beating my siblings and I for the tiniest mistakes... His anger couldn't be satisfied. Only one of the reasons my oldest brother, Toya, ran away from home. He just couldn't take it anymore... And with a quirk like his, a quirk that damages your own body when you use it, I fully understand. Natsu stayed for as long as he could before going off to college, wanting to protect my sister from father's hand. Without succes.

I sighed, trying to keep my eyes open. Every time I close them, I can see it. My mom pouring hot water over my face because she can't stand the sight of me. My siblings being beaten in front of me as father shouts at me not to cry. Bad children deserve to be punished. I mustn't shed tears for the pain of others, certainly not when they deserve it. Everything that happens, happens because we deserve it. Never show emotion, never get attached, you don't deserve to have happiness until you reach number one.

It's like a mantra, beaten into my mind over the years. Forever repeating in my head with everything I do. But I don't want to become a hero... I don't have the desire to be number one... I just want to live a happy life... But I don't deserve it. I don't deserve such freedom... I'm a bad son for disobeying my father, for not wanting to use my left side in battle. As long as I refuse him, I don't deserve happiness.

Yet, my desire to make him suffer is greater than my desire for happiness. If I have to be the one to sacrifice himself so that man pays for his deeds, so be it. My eyes dart around the room, seeing the messy state it is in. Oh Bakugou, I envy you so. Being a walking arrogant pride parade, yet having it all. Now look at me, being stuck to clean up your mess.

I take a deep breath before getting started. I finish up soon though, because cleaning the house after one of father's rampages is something I've been doing since I was ten. While cleaning up, I stumbled upon a bright yellow shoulder bag. It's not Bakugou's, that I'm quite sure of. So it must be from that green headed boy. Midoriya Izuku.

As I take it from the ground, a notebook falls out. It lands on its back, opening by the fall. As I bend down to pick it up again, I accidentally read what he has written. My eyes widen in shock as I slowly grab the book. And that's how I discovered that the seemingly innocent plain looking Midoriya Izuku, is actually the Green Reaper, head of D.E.K.U. ...

My hands trembled as I read the detailed description of what he did to All Might and how he gained a quirk by genetically altering One For All, the only quirk that could be passed on over generations. When I heard footsteps in the hall, I quickly closed the book and put it back inside the yellow bag, draping it over my shoulder. I need to keep a good hold of this information. It could change everything!

"Shoto! Aren't you done yet?! Don't tell me you're slacking off!" father's angry voice boomed through the room, making me flinch back a little, as if expecting a hit. But Aizawa sensei was with him, so that explains why my cheek is still unharmed.
"I just finished up father, sorry to make you wait" I answered submissively.

The adults didn't mind paying attention to the bag as I trailed behind them through the hallways. I mentally prepared myself for the beating I'll receive when we get home. With that I'll certainly need the two day recuperation period... But as the two pro heroes said their goodbye's, I saw him. Midoriya Izuku standing on the other side of the road, his emerald green eyes glaring at me like never before.

He's showing his true colours now, and it scares me even more so than my father. As soon as a car zooms between us, he's gone. Shivers run down my spine and I clench the strap of the shoulder bag at my side. I've just made a target of myself... I know too much and now the Green Reaper is after me!

Suddenly there is a stern hand on my shoulder, making me paralyse in fear.
"Time to go home, son" father whispered into my ear, but the way he said son doesn't predict anything good. I quietly followed him to the car, not looking back at Aizawa's slightly concerned face. Our driver starts the engine as soon as we are seated. Like always, there was a tense silence in the air. I didn't dare look up to my father, who sat next to me. But I had to say something. I had to warn him about this-

"Get down!"

I don't comprehend what happens next. The car crashed with a bright green flash, making my heart race faster. It's him... It's the Green Reaper! The ceiling of our car got ripped open and there he stood, in all his terrifying glory. The Green Reaper... His eyes and hair were both a mesmerizing bright emerald green, seemingly glowing by the use of his quirk. I instantly noticed they were lighter now than back when he was in his civilian form.

A black mask covers most of his face, hiding his trademark freckles. He wears a classic white button up shirt, covered by a sleeveless black blazer. His hands are covered in the same bright emerald green, but underneath the shine you could see gloves to hide his hands. A black skinny pants surrounds his legs, before ending in formal black shoes. A long dark cape, waving in the wind of his terrifying power, finishes it up.

If he weren't standing on top of our recently roofless car, looking down on us with an evil grin on his face, you'd say he was ready for a fancy masked ball. Father wasted no time coming into action, but the Reaper was able to sway him off by a simply gesture of his hand, sending the current number one flying across town.

"Now..." he spoke on a sinister tone, slowly stepping into the car and bowing down to me, our faces almost touching.
"I believe you have something of mine, young Todoroki~"

I was totally frozen in fear, my whole body trembling. My breaths were shallow and desperate, my eyes teary. My mouth had ran dry, like my voice was stolen from me. I wouldn't be surprised if I actually pissed my pants right there and then. His presence was just so overwhelming. Such power... Such conviction in his eyes... This is what fear is made off.

"Finally my charms are able to make your facial muscles move... About time" he grinned, his fingers tracing my left cheek.
"We both know why I'm here, don't we? You know who I am~ We can't have that now, can we?"
Click! My seatbelt was unbuckled in a swift movement as he carefully took back what was his.
"Tell me-" he started, seemingly liking the thrill of having me petrified underneath him.
"-What reason do you have for me to spare your life?"

What? I didn't understand what he was asking of me, making him chuckle a little. But it wasn't that light and friendly laugh I heard earlier today. No... This was something else...
"Come on. Give me a reason. Just one" he urged me, now having the shoulder bag around his torso.
"Beg for your life~ It makes the killing so much more fun~"

Is this guy insane?! He's definitely crazy! An absolute maniac! I can't give him what he wants. I can't beg for him to spare me... Not because I'm stupidly brave, but because deep down I actually want to die. I want the sweet relief of death to wash over me, to take all my pain and suffering with it. Free of the chains of this earthly plane, free of the chains that bind me.

He placed his hand on my chest, the glowing green aura very visible. I didn't flinch away, I didn't even blink. Instead I stared him in the eye, challenging him. Do it. This only made him smile even more as he leaned over to my ear.
"You hear that, young Todoroki? The sirens in the distance?" he asked in a whisper. Now that he mentioned it... Of course! Our car crashed! Someone must've reported it!

He leaned back, now face to face with me once more.
"I really don't feel like dealing with them right now, you know? No matter how much I love a good killing spree..." he sighed, levitating himself with the use of his quirk. Telekinesis. The strongest of its kind to ever exist in the world.
"So you're coming with me~"

What?! Before I knew it, a green glow surrounded my body, lifting me up in the air with him. A bright green flash blinded my sight and before I knew it, we were riding a griffin high up in the sky. So this is how he always manages to escape-WAIT A GRIFFIN?! What the hell?! He turned around, giving me a small smile, reminding me that he was the same stuttering mess I met earlier this day.

"Sweet dreams, Todoroki-kun" he smiled before injecting me with something, making me lose consciousness.

Pov Midoriya
'Ugh... This is such a hassle...' I thought as I stared at the sleeping halfa in front of me. It's my own fault for leaving my bag, really. But Kacchan and the others were there and everything happened so fast when we suddenly had to go down for that award ceremony! I realised I left it in the vip lounge after saying my goodbye's to Katsuki and decided it would be best to come by later to retrieve it, when there were less people.

I was planning on running towards the gates right before they closed, panting, stuttering, begging them to let me in. It would fit my persona perfectly and if I could get Eraser in on it, I would definitely get my bag back with just frantic apologies. But noooo... Todoroki Shoto decided otherwise!

Instead of fucking handing it over to lost and found or a teacher or something, he just snoops around in others people's stuff! Not really hero behaviour if you ask me... I sighed, petting Lord Snuffleton the Seventh as he laid on my lap. It was a bunny, in case you were wondering. He was the first to survive my experiments.

Cause, you see, I tested this whole quirk manipulation thingy on animals before applying it to myself. I mean, I'm not that crazy, you know? A little unfortunate for the animals though... But hey, now I have pets with quirks! How awesome is that? Lord Snuffleton over here is my mood bunny. His fur changes colour according to the emotions of the people around him. I also have Crowley, an owl that can shapeshift into a griffin. Pretty cool if I do say so myself.

Todoroki groaned, moving a little against the chains he was in. Fucking finally! He slowly opened his eyes, adjusting them to the lighting before they landed on me. I changed back into my casual clothing to appear less threatening. I actually want him to be able to speak to me this time around.

"Awake at last... Geez, you really take your time, don't you?" I asked, already annoyed. He tried to move his limps but soon realised what kind of situation he's in. I smirked, putting Snuffles down for the time being, and walking over to him.
"So? What will it be? What's your reason to stay alive?"
"I-I have no reason..." he whispered, shocking me. Everyone has a reason! They always do! Even if it are lame ones, like for my family or something shitty like that.

He looked up at me and what I saw in his eyes was utter despair.
"Please... Just finish me off... I'm only alive to do my father's bidding. To live the life he sets up for me... I was created with one sole purpose, to make the strong Todoroki name live on. I-I don't want to be a h-hero! I-I... I don't want any of this!"
He started crying, making me think twice about my next actions.

Damn that truth potion really does work like a miracle!

"M-my own mother despises me... My oldest brother ran away from home and my other siblings don't even dare come close to me... That man wrecked our lives before they even started... T-therefore I-I have no reason f-for you to spare me..."
Then I did something he wasn't expecting. I walked up to him and wiped away his tears, a small yet sad smile lingering on my lips.

"Come now... That's not true, now is it? Your reason to live...is to take revenge on Endeavor" I whispered, making him stare at me in shock and realisation.
"I can help you with that, you know..." I continued.
"I can grant you power beyond your wildest dreams. I could give you what you need to destroy Endeavor once and for all. That is, if you want to of course"

"W-what do you want from me in return?" he asked, making me grin. Not a dumb one, I see.
"For you to join my union" I simply stated.
"Be my partner in crime! We can rid this world of sorrow and pain together! So no one has to suffer like you have suffered... A world of equality, where heroes aren't in it for fame, money or power. Where the quirkless aren't seen as less. A world where everyone is honest and those who wronged are punished for their crimes no matter their status! Are you with me, young Todoroki?"

It was silent for a while as we stared each other in the eye. He was considering it, I could tell. You would for less if Endeavor has really done what Shoto just told me. And I have to feeling I'm only just scratching the surface of things...
"Tell me what to do" he said after a while, making me smile.
"Quick question. Do you happen to know the code for your father's creditcard?" I grinned, flashing said card in his face. The upcoming smile on his lips was all the answer I needed...