Pov Aizawa
"It's quiet tonight, isn't it?" Toya asked as we sat on a rooftop, staring down at the lights below. Only few people roamed the streets this late at night. Mostly youngsters who returned home from a party or were just getting started. It was relatively peaceful, not even a fight had broken out so far.
"This is the point where you say something like 'too quiet' and it gets all dramatic and shit" the Todoroki pointed out, letting his legs dangle from the edge as he looked at me.

I scoffed, getting up and walking over to the other side of the building.
"Oh come on Eraser~! Don't run away from me" he laughed, crawling up and stumbling behind me.
"You're no fun, you know that? I was just trying to lighten up the mood a little!"
I didn't react to him as I stared across the horizon, getting lost in the million little lights of the skyscrapers in the distance.

Toya sighed, settling down for just enjoying the view with me. It stayed like that for a few moments before I broke the silence.
"What's it like, Toya?" I breathed, making him give me a surprised glance.
"The D.E.K.U. ... What's it like?" I repeated, now looking at him. I could tell he was taken aback by the question, not expecting me to ask something like that and certainly not to him.

"Many pro's have tried to infiltrate their ranks throughout the years... None have succeeded" I continued.
"Those who weren't killed, were corrupted" Todoroki added in a shrug.
"Convinced by their pretty ideals and fancy equipement... Yeah, the hero federation really needs to up their game if you ask me"
"So, what's it like?" I asked again.

"Well, I can't speak for everyone of the union, since I'm technically not a member but-" he muttered, sighing as he continued.
"It's damn great, Shouta. Everyone is equal, treated fair and with no discrimination. Doesn't matter if you're a top dog or a newbie... Age is just a number and gender is a choice. An ideal world, hidden away from society"

"Oh really?" I asked, rather surprised. It's not like anyone would expect it, they're a villainous organisation after all... Toya hummed in response, avoiding my gaze.
"It's a pity and a sin most of them have blood on their hands... All to defend their perfect little bubble~"
"Could... Could you take me there?" I asked quietly, making him choke on his own breath, coughing violently. I frowned, watching him calm down and gather the air he needed to speak again.

"What?" he wheezed, coughing one last time before speaking normally again.
"Y-you... You want to go there? To the union headquarters? Are you insane?! Do you want to get killed or something?!"
He stared at me with big eyes, wanting to see if I was serious. I'm sure he knows I'm not one for pulling pranks, and that scared him.
"No. No way. I won't, forget it" he said, waving his arms as he made a big X over and over again.

Well, I knew it wouldn't be easy to convince him. Taking me there would mean betraying his brother, even though he already leaks information to the hero federation. This is on a whole different level.
"I respect your decision, although I am rather curious as to what my nephew has been up to all these years..."
"Oh? So that's what this is all about huh? Family matters?" Toya asked, calming down a bit. He himself wouldn't know what to do if he couldn't see Shoto anymore because the union got in the way...

"Why the sudden interest? I thought your family cast him out after he ran off to the D.E.K.U.?"
"It's something Midoriya said to me when we talked... About the reason Hitoshi joined the union" I sighed, making him raise a brow.
"You wouldn't happen to know anything about that, would you?"
"Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm only tied to the union through Shoto. I don't really have an interest in any other members" he shrugged, making me roll my eyes. Of course, should've known that was the case...

"But if you really want to go there to see him, you could always ask Midoriya" he shrugged, making me stare at him in shock.
"You want me to do what?"
"Just ask him dude! He's not the devil or something" Todoroki snorted, finding my reaction rather amusing. Maybe not so, but he's a close second. That boy is a monster for crying out loud!

"If you're not even wiling to do such a simple thing, I guess it mustn't be bad enough" he shrugged, putting his hands in his pockets.
"Anyway, it's been a long day. I'm going to head home, see you tomorrow"
I hummed in response, watching him jump off the roof and vanish from sight, absorbed by the darkness and little lights of the never sleeping city. I sighed. Guess it has really come to this, hasn't it? I need to ask a favour of the Green Reaper...

Pov Todoroki
I strolled down the street, entering the Todoroki residence without too much of a hassle. I could see the lights were still on, frowning a bit. I already told Fuyumi she didn't need to stay up for me! I sighed, opening up the door, prepared to get scolded for being home so later after patrol. It may seem weird, but my siblings and I have lived together with grandma for the past five years. Her condition is getting worse and she needs some help around the house every once in a while. Signs of old age, I guess.

I turned into the living room, expecting to see Fuyumi when-
"Ah, you're finally here! Have I ever told you it's not polite to make people wait this long? I almost bored myself to death!"
"Ssht! The others are sleeping!" I whisper hissed, shushing him up. Pro hero Hawks, otherwise known as Takami Keigo, my boyfriend.
"Well, you're fault for being home so late" he pointed out, falling over me the moment I sat down.

"Ha! Trapped you!"

I rolled my eyes. I swear this man is more like a cat than a bird sometimes...
"I didn't know you were coming over today?"
"I wanted to surprise you" he smiled, placing his hands behind his head as he looked up at me from my lap.
"Did it work?"
"Yeah" I chuckled, ruffling his hair before pushing him off me, making him yelp.
"That's for being so damn loud, asshole"

"Aw~ Not even a kiss~?" the blonde asked, getting back up with a pout on his face. I rolled my eyes, again, and leaned in to give him a quick peck on the lips. Hawks smirked, quickly taking more than he was given. This guy has always been too fast for his own good. And damnit, I absolutely love it... He wrapped his arms around me, deepening the kiss, making me hum in approval before pushing him off.

"Don't be greedy mister" I chuckled, starting to walk away, knowing he'd follow.
"Why do I still stick with you, seriously?" Takami wondered out loud, pouting a little, unsatisfied with the small amount of affection given to him.
"Because I slow you down" I smirked, pulling him with me in my room, locking the door behind us.
"You're too fast for your own good, you know that?"
"So I've been told~" he grinned, kissing me again.

I pushed him off again, making my way over to my closet to change clothes. Hawks pouted, crossing his arms as he leaned against the wall, watching me change.
"There is a reason I came to visit, you know?"
"Oh?" I asked, turning around as I removed my shirt. Consider my interest peaked.
"You've been stressed out lately... A lot more than usual" the winged hero pointed out.

"You're not talking to me Toya... You can tell me when something is bothering you!"
I frowned at him, halting my movements as I felt his arms snake around me from behind. Kisses were placed on my cheek and later my neck, making me groan and push him away.
"Keigo, calm down. The others are sleeping..." I sighed, making him angry.
"No! Don't try to avoid me Toya! Talk to me! Tell me what's wrong!"

"Why does something has to be wrong?!" I yelled back, glaring at him.
"Nothing. Is. Wrong. I'm perfectly okay the way I am! I-I... I'm not a mistake... I'm... I-I'm not a-a m-malfunction..."
Tears gathered in my eyes, flowing down my face against my will. Hawks' eyes widened in shock and he was quick to pull me to his chest, trying his best to comfort me and calm me down.

I felt pathetic, crying like a little child. Flashbacks haunted my mind. Training sessions with Endeavor, his scoldings and beatings. The way he would look at me... Like I was never supposed to exist... Almost perfect, nearly a masterpiece, just one wrong stroke... A fatal mistake... I cried my eyes out, letting myself be guided towards the bed as my boyfriend cuddled up with me. He let his fingers wander through my hair, making sure to keep me close, whispering sweet nothings in my ear until I fell asleep.

The morning afterwards I woke up 5 minutes before my alarm, quickly shutting it off so Keigo wouldn't be disturbed. I sighed, feeling his arms firmly wrapped around me. What the hell happened to me last night..? It's like those words just slipped from my lips... Hawks triggered it, sure, but normally I'm better at putting up a façade. Ugh, guess this man can just see right through me, can't he? I carefully wiggled myself free from his hold and started getting ready for school.

When entering the kitchen, I could see Fuyumi was already making breakfast. I gave her a small smile as I passed her on my way to the coffee machine.
"Morning sis, could you maybe put an extra plate on the table? Takami stayed the night" I yawned, staring at the dark liquid as it poured itself into my cup.
"Yes, so I heard" she sighed, frowning a little.
"I heard the two of you yelling last night, Toya. Did you have a fight? Is something wrong?"

I'm not wrong

I quickly shook my head, giving her a small smile.
"Nah, we're good. Just a...little discussion, that's all"
She hummed, but I could tell she didn't believe me. The moment my coffee was ready, I grabbed my cup and sat down at the table, sipping the bitter drink as I watched my sister cook. The smell of eggs on the stove filled my nose, making me smile a little. It didn't take long for Keigo to enter the room, a bad case of bed hair and wrinkled clothes accompanied him.

"Morning humming bird, you look dashing" I chuckled, seeing him give me a playful glare.
"Morning Takami" Fuyumi smiled as she put the eggs on the table.
"Ah, a good morning to you too, Fuyumi. Thanks for the food" he smiled, sitting down next to me and giving me a kiss on the cheek.
"We have to talk" he whispered on a serious tone, making sure my sister didn't hear.

I know I can't avoid him forever, neither the talk we're bound to have about my little breakdown. The least I could do was procrastinate it a little, giving myself a little more time to figure things out... I haven't told him my quirk is drawing me towards an early death and I wasn't planning to, yet this left me no other choice. After breakfast, Takami pulled me with him towards my room, locking the door behind us. I sighed, knowing where this was going, and sat down on the bed.

"Sit" I muttered, patting the spot next to me. He did as I asked, staring at me with those curious eyes.
"You know how Endeavor used to treat me, telling me I was a mistake, a malfunction... That there was something wrong with me..." I whispered, feeling him wrap his arm around me.
"I'm so sorry if I triggered any of those awful memories Toya... I-I thought you had moved on..?"

"I did, in a way... It's just... It's all been coming back lately" I sighed, staring at the ground.
"When I went for my yearly check up a month ago, the doctors told me my quirk is getting more self destructive the more I use it. It'll only be a matter of time before I cremate myself if I keep this pace going..."

Ah yes, the yearly hero check ups. It was mandatory for heroes to get a medical check every year, something the hero federation kept a close eye on ever since some famous big shot died from a heart desease that could've easily been tracked down and treated, but was never noticed before. Hawks needs to do these things too, and he has been doing it for a lot longer than I have. He knows they're never wrong about their predictions...

"H-how long do they give you?" he asked in shock.
"A few years" I shrugged, giving him a weak smile.
"Maybe father was right after all huh? Maybe I am just a malfunctioning human being..."
Takami instantly pulled me in a hug, stating that wasn't true and we'd find a solution together. This wouldn't be the end, we'll fix this mess. Hm, his empty promises sounded nice. Fixing this mess... Fixing me, he means.

Should I tell him what Midoriya is doing? That the D.E.K.U. is working on a cure for me? A cure for the disease that makes me who I am... An eraser to wipe out the missed stroke and place it anew. To finally finish that masterpiece. I should be happy, I'll finally be complete. Yet I'm not... And that's all because of that bastard that brought me into this world in the first place.

He took away my chances at being happy the way I am. Always wanting me to change, to merge into the perfect hero... I won't adapt to the shape he chose for me. I won't ever become the man that asshole wanted me to become. Because for as long as I live, he is forced to see the mistakes he made.