CHAPTER 91: The Road to Reconciliation
The ride back to U.A. from the Todoroki residence is quiet at first, the silence filled with the hum of the car's engine and the muted sounds of city traffic outside. You sit between Izuku and Katsuki and Shoto besides Katsuki, who seems visibly annoyed by how cramped the car feels. Endeavor, seated at the front, soon breaks the silence, announcing that, alongside weekends, you’ll also be working at least two days during the school week. Izuku glances your way, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"Y/N, would you help me with English? Finals are around the corner," he asks with that familiar look of determination. You can’t help but smile at his eagerness, nodding.
"Sure, as long as you help me with Maths in return," you reply. Izuku’s face lights up, and you feel the warmth of a shared pact.
As you chat quietly, Katsuki mutters something under his breath about the car's lack of space. Endeavor’s driver, Untenmaru Kurumada, overhears and snaps back, seeming genuinely surprised that the Number One Hero has taken students along for such an assignment. Before anyone can respond, the air suddenly feels tense. There's a quick, sharp sound—a disturbance up ahead that makes everyone alert.
Just then, the car is attacked. White lines stretch across the road, manipulated by a figure standing further down the street. Your gaze follows the direction of those lines until you see Natsuo Todoroki, entangled and dangling in the air. The sight of him, helpless and vulnerable, makes your pulse quicken.
In an instant, Endeavor bursts out of the car, fire blazing around him. His figure is a mix of controlled fury and concern as he confronts the villain. The villain, Ending, recognizes him and begins speaking—obsessively recounting how he’s always admired Endeavor, envying him for everything he represents, everything he could never have. His request is chilling: he wants Endeavor to kill him, to be burned out of existence just like Endeavor did with the Nomu.
You and your classmates spring into action. Katsuki, Shoto, Izuku, and you burst from the car, preparing yourselves as Untenmaru tosses out your hero gear. Izuku, quick on his feet, grabs the equipment and hands it to each of you. The intensity in his eyes tells you he’s ready to act.
Ending’s Whitelines lash out, trying to overwhelm you all, but you move as one. Your training with Endeavor has sharpened your instincts, allowing you to dodge and counter Ending’s attacks with swift precision. There’s a moment where Ending hesitates, seeming almost frustrated by your interference. You see Endeavor pause as well, his eyes fixed on Natsuo’s fearful face. Something inside him seems to waver.
Without another thought, you and your classmates press forward. Shoto charges ahead, his ice crackling as he stores up power. Ending, desperate and cornered, raises his Whitelines, hoisting nearby cars with innocent civilians inside. He swings Natsuo toward the path of an oncoming train. It’s chaos—everywhere, there’s something or someone in danger. Yet your mind is clear.
Katsuki rockets forward in a burst of explosions, reaching Natsuo in the nick of time, and yanking him out of harm’s way. You watch as Izuku leaps, focusing every ounce of his energy to release Blackwhip, grabbing as many falling cars as he can, while you activate your own quirk, reaching out to stabilize the remaining ones. "No one’s dying today!" Izuku’s voice rings out, fierce and resolute. Shoto finishes the scene with a blazing punch, sending Ending flying back, and you follow suit, freezing him in a block of ice. Around you, the civilians cheer, thanking the four of you for saving them. As you take a moment to catch your breath, you notice Endeavor watching you all, an expression of awe in his eyes.
Endeavor approaches Katsuki and Natsuo, and in a rare, unguarded moment, he pulls them into an embrace. Katsuki wriggles free almost immediately, scowling, but Natsuo stays in his father’s grip a little longer, his expression conflicted.
After the villain is secured and the civilians are safely out of harm’s way, Katsuki crosses his arms, smirking at Endeavor. “We took down the villain faster than you did.” He’s clearly waiting for some harsh retort, but instead, Endeavor thanks him and the others for stepping in when he hesitated, which seems to leave Katsuki momentarily stunned, a bit disappointed even, at the lack of pushback.
Endeavor then turns to Natsuo, his tone soft but filled with regret. He apologizes, admitting that he’s aware of the pain he’s caused and that he understands Natsuo may never forgive him. He explains that he never meant to ignore them, that he ran from his responsibilities. The weight of his words settles heavily, and Natsuo visibly struggles with the emotions swirling inside him.
As the police take Ending away, Untenmaru warns Endeavor to be cautious, given the two recent attempts on his life. But Endeavor seems undeterred. He looks over at you and the others, determination and pride filling his gaze. “Darkness may never disappear entirely,” he says, “but the light won’t either.”
Natsuo offers a sincere thank you, then looks toward Katsuki, curiously asking what his hero name is. Izuku guesses that it’s simply “Bakugo,” but Katsuki denies it, a rare smile flickering on his face. When Izuku and you ask him to reveal it, he declines with a grumble, saying he’ll tell someone else first, leaving you all guessing.
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Back at U.A., you settle back into your dorm, the events of the day still fresh in your mind. Despite the exhaustion, sleep evades you. After a while, you stand outside Izuku’s door, your heart beats a little faster, nerves prickling through your exhaustion. You weren’t entirely sure what brought you here, only that lying alone in your room had filled you with a restless energy that just wouldn’t go away. You needed comfort, and somehow, you knew where to find it.
Izuku opens the door, rubbing his eyes and looking a bit surprised but quickly smiling when he sees you. “Oh, hey,” he says softly, stepping aside to let you in. “Is everything okay?”
You give a small, shy nod, feeling a bit self-conscious now that you’re actually here. “I… I couldn’t sleep. I hope it’s okay that I came by.”
Izuku’s face softens. “Of course, it’s okay,” he replies, and his gentle tone instantly soothes some of the tension knotting in your chest. He closes the door behind you, and the room falls quiet, save for the soft ticking of a clock on his desk.
You settle onto the edge of his bed, pulling your knees up slightly, and he sits beside you, close enough that his warmth seeps through the air between you. For a few moments, neither of you speaks, both taking in the comfort of each other’s presence after such a hectic day. You both start talking softly, your voices no louder than a whisper, reflecting on the day’s events and the whirlwind of emotions they stirred.
“It was terrifying,” you murmur, eyes drifting to the floor. “Seeing Natsuo up there, the whole attack… and then the way Endeavor froze. For a second, I was just… so afraid.”
Izuku nods, his expression pensive as he listens. “I know what you mean. It was… intense, more than I expected. But I’m glad we were all together.” He glances at you, his green eyes filled with a warmth and sincerity that makes your heart flutter. “You were incredible out there, you know.”
Your cheeks heat up at his words. “I just did what I had to,” you murmur, your voice soft. “But thanks. I couldn’t have done it without you guys.”
Izuku’s gaze lingers on you, his smile gentle. “We make a pretty good team, don’t we?”
You nod, and without realizing it, you find yourself leaning closer, the weight of the day pressing down on you. Instinctively, Izuku reaches out and wraps an arm around you, pulling you to him. His embrace is warm and solid, and for a moment, all the worries and fears that had been gnawing at you fade into the background. You rest your head on his shoulder, closing your eyes as the steady rhythm of his breathing calms you.
“Thank you, Izuku,” you whisper, feeling your cheeks warm as you nestle closer. You hear him take a quiet breath, and then his fingers start tracing gentle circles along your shoulder, soothing and calming you with each soft motion. “For… just being here.”
He lets out a soft chuckle, his chest vibrating against you. “I’m always here for you,” he says quietly, as though he’s telling you a secret meant only for you to hear. His words are a promise, and something about that thought fills you with a sense of peace.
As you sit together, the conversation drifts to smaller things, from the funny things your classmates did to Izuku’s latest progress with Blackwhip, his eyes lighting up as he talks. You listen, comforted by his passion and the familiar sound of his voice, feeling your own weariness begin to fade.
Eventually, he glances down at you, his cheeks dusted with a slight blush. “You, um… you look tired,” he says, smiling softly. “Maybe you should try to get some sleep.”
You nod, fighting a yawn as you nestle a bit closer. “Yeah… maybe I should.” But you make no move to leave, and he doesn’t ask you to. Instead, you both sit there in silence for a moment, his arm still wrapped around you, fingers absentmindedly brushing along your shoulder.
Slowly, you feel his other arm come around you, holding you securely against him. You rest your head against his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat, letting it lull you into a state of calm you haven’t felt all day. His hand gently strokes your hair, and each soothing touch makes it harder and harder to keep your eyes open.
“Goodnight, Y/N,” Izuku murmurs softly, his voice barely above a whisper.
“Goodnight, Izuku,” you mumble, already drifting, your words barely audible.
As your eyelids grow heavy, the last thing you feel is Izuku’s fingers brushing along your hair, and his heartbeat beneath your ear, steady and comforting. In that quiet moment, all the chaos of the world outside seems to disappear, leaving only you and him, wrapped in a peaceful, safe haven you never want to leave.
And as sleep finally takes you, you know, deep down, that here with him, you’ll be okay.
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The next day at U.A., Class 1-A is ready for their third term, and everyone is eager to see what they’ve all learned during their winter break. Tenya and Momo lead the class outside for a practical briefing, and they all assemble, energized and prepared.
In the girls’ locker room, Ochaco shows off her redesigned costume, and Kyouka comments on the weight of her new wrist gear. As you finish suiting up, Mina’s eyes fall on a small chain around your neck—the Christmas gift Izuku gave you. She squeals in excitement, and the other girls catch on, surrounding you with knowing smiles. After a bit of teasing, you blush and admit that you and Izuku are dating, though you’re both keeping it quiet. The girls share a group hug, While Mina cried happy tears as a proud Mom would for her child, with Momo whispering how happy she is for you.
In the boys’ locker room, Izuku is explaining how he’s managing to control Blackwhip, and Katsuki wastes no time in throwing part of his costume at him, knocking him off-balance. Everyone laughs, and there’s a sense of camaraderie in the air.
Outside, All Might awaits the class with a cheerful smile and a cotton candy stand. His presence brings a wave of nostalgia and excitement for the students, who are now more eager than ever to show how much they’ve grown. As they prepare to begin, there’s a collective feeling of anticipation for the challenges and triumphs that await in this final term of their first year.
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A/N: Word Count: ~2111, In this chapter, we see the aftermath of the intense encounter with Ending. The students’ teamwork, growth, and the emotional interactions between Endeavor and his children, especially Natsuo, create a powerful moment of character development. The chapter also features lighthearted moments between the Class 1-A students, with Y/N and Izuku's relationship becoming known to the others. As the first week of their work-study program wraps up, the students return to U.A. and prepare for the next steps of their hero journey.
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