A/N: Hello! Here is my next chapter. This took a bit of research to find out about Japanese Minor rights, and learning what the Family Court has jurisdiction over in Japan. Fascinating topic for those interested. Anyway, this Chapter is a little short, but it I plot and content heavy so please enjoy!

Traditional Twist

Chapter 10

Tokoyami didn't sleep that night. Instead, he curled up to his sister, lightly stroking her feathers as she snored. Dark Shadow continued to pester him about sleep in his mind, that was until he received a text message at three in the morning.

Tokoyami cautiously rolled over, trying his best to not disturb Sora. When he picked up the phone, his heart sank. It was a message from his father.

Dad: your bitch of a sister is playing hide and seek and won't come out. That drunk can't find her, and I am out of town. Go to your mother's and find her.

Tokoyami gulped. What was he even supposed to say to a text like this? He was so shocked intact that he didn't notice that Sora had sat up and was now peering over his shoulder.

"I'm not playing hide and seek," Sora stated.

Tokoyami flinched when he heard her voice. "That's because mom is probably not able to really think still."

"Fumi, is the stuff mom drinks really medicine?"

"No. It's just drinking."

"Then why does she drink it?"

"Because she doesn't know how to be happy," Tokoyami sighed.

"Oh." Sora layer back down and stared at the ceiling.

Tokoyami places his phone down and pressed his head against the pillow. He turned to watch Sora, clicking her beak irregularly. The sound was annoying, but clearly a reaction to their family.

"You know, I can remember one time when mom was happy," Tokoyami whispered.

"You can?" Sora stopped her clicking and turned towards her brother. "I thought you said she had never been happy?"

"I couldn't back in Koda's room, but I remembered just now. The last time I saw mom happy was when she was pregnant with you. She wasn't drinking. She would always be smiling and rubbing her belly. I could feel you moving inside mom. Sometimes your hand would stick out against her skin and you wouldn't stop until I placed my hand against it."

"Why did she stop being happy then? Did she not like me when I came out of her belly?" Sora's voice squeaked with concern.

Moments like these were the moments that Tokoyami was most grateful for Dark Shadow. Tokoyami didn't want to look at Sora. He was too afraid she would be hurt. Dark Shadow wasn't too concerned. The quirk wrapped itself around the small girl, giving Tokoyami the space he needed to breath.

"Mom just needs to always be full. Being pregnant is as full as you can get. She's a very empty person," Tokoyami nodded.

The siblings fell silent. Time passed, and they both were lost deep in thought.

Sora spoke first. "Are you going to respond to dad?"

"No."

"But that will make him mad."

"He will be fine." Tokoyami rolled on his side and cuddled his sister. "Let's sleep. It is late." Sora nodded, and the two closed their eyes. They were soon fast asleep.

The next day had started off calmly. Tokoyami had even managed to let it slip his mind that his father had texted him about Sora. That is, until Aizawa came in to the cafeteria breakfast hall.

Tokoyami was most of the way through his breakfast. He sat next to Shoji, with the multi-armed teen Sora. Sora has noted Bakugou's absence but remembered he had an "extra class." This made Aizawa's appearance even more shocking, seeing as he usually traveled with Bakugou and Todoroki to their hero classes.

"Tokoyami, could I speak to you for a moment?" Aizawa asked.

"Does he know dad texted you?" Dark Shadow asked from within.

"I'm not sure," Tokoyami admitted. He turned towards Shoji. "Would it be alright if you watched Sora for a moment?"

"Not a problem," Shoji said with a thumbs up.

Tokoyami nodded his thanks as he stood he pushed Sora next to Shoji. "Stay with Shoji." Sora nodded and simply continued eating. Tokoyami took this time to leave the table.

He and Aizawa sat outside the cafeteria. Aizawa pulled open a notebook and pen. As he flipped through the pages to find a clean page, a fighting feels of guilt came over Tokoyami.

"I apologize."

Aizawa looked up, face completely neutral. "Apologize for what?"

"I should have contacted you right away when my father messaged me about Sora. It was three in the morning. I was tired. I didn't respond."

Aizawa cocked one eyebrow at the teen. "Was this, this morning?" Tokoyami nodded and Aizawa sighed. "You don't need to apologize. Can I see the message?"

Tokoyami took out his phone and pulled up the message. He gave it to Aizawa. The teacher stared at the vulgar message. On a clean page, he quickly jotted something down before giving Tokoyami his phone back.

"Thank you, that was good information to know."

Tokoyami averted his eyes. "Okay."

"Tokoyami, I called you out here because I wanted to know how you felt about some of the faculty."

"What do you mean?" Tokoyami asked.

"I mean…" Aizawa had to stop and think. What was he trying to say? He sighed. "Who do you trust? Which teachers do you feel comfortable being alone with? After your moment in the nurse's office, it seems like the right thing. So, I repeat, who do you trust?"

"Trust?"

"Yeah, which teachers?"

Tokoyami fell silent for a few moments. "I trust you."

Aizawa couldn't help but smile as he wrote his own name. "Good start. Who else?"

"All Might."

"Okay."

"That's all."

Aizawa stared at the teen with a blank expression. "That's it?" Tokoyami nodded. Aizawa now raises an eyebrow. "What about Principle Nezu?"

"His high intellect worries me that I can never really understand what he is thinking about."

"Okay," Aizawa nodded. "What about Ectoplasm?"

"I don't very much have a connection aside from my victory with, Asui," Tokoyami said. "I'm neutral. No trust to have really established."

"Present Mic?"

Tokoyami shook his head.

"Snipe?"

Another head shakes.

"13?"

"No," Tokoyami said defensively.

"Midnight?"

"Sensei, she is sultry female that teaches content I love. She, like Recovery Girl, terrifies me."

They listed off the remaining teachers. Each had a shaken head from Tokoyami. Aizawa hummed. "Well, are there any other adults you trust?"

The two stood for two minutes while Tokoyami slowly contemplated. He was uneasily stoic. Not even swaying in those few minutes.

"Does It have to be an instructor here at U.A.?" Tokoyami finally asked.

"No. If there is someone else that's great to know," replied Aizawa.

"I see. Well, Hawks would be the final adult to add to your list. I don't have any more adults outside my family that I interact with. I apologize if my mistrust is going to make anything for you more difficult."

Aizawa places a hand on Tokoyami's shoulder. "If I didn't want to know, I wouldn't have asked. Go back to lunch. I may call you later."

"Thank you, sensei." Tokoyami bower before heading back to the lunch room."

Once alone, Aizawa sighed. "Only three. I hope Hawks is ready to see what his suggestion brought to him."

A few hours passed before Aizawa walked to the large conference room. Inside sat his co-workers, Principle Nezu, and Hawks. He took his seat, noting only one empty chair.

"Alright, Aizawa," said Nezu, "we are all here, except for Present Mic. He is escorting Todoroki and Bakugou to the next class."

"Thank you. As you all know I went and talked to Tokoyami to get a sense of who he is comfortable with when it comes to adults. Our hope was to provide some options for possible care takers in a law case. Tokoyami, being sixteen, would be able to petition the family court and ask for he and his sister to be placed under new guardianship. It turns out it is quite a short list, and after reading a message from his father, I don't blame him"

"Did his father contact him?" Nezu asked.

Aizawa nodded. He flipped open his notes. "The text read; 'your bitch of a sister is playing hide and seek and won't come out. That drunk can't find her, and I am out of town. Go to your mother's and find her.'"

"That came from his dad?" Hawks' eyes widened, and his eyebrows raised. "Shit."

"Where is his father now?" Cementoss asked.

"From the information I have gathered, he is out of town," All Might stated. "I've asked the police department to notify me if they get any calls about a missing girl. So far, none have come in."

"That little girl ran away two days ago, and she is barely noticed as missing. That's so tragic." Midnight placed a hand to her head.

"So, we know family is out," All Might said. "Who did Tokoyami say he was fine with?"

"He only gave me three people. They are me, All Might, and Hawks."

The room fell silent. "That's not many options to work with," Cementoss commented.

"Indeed," Nezu agreed. The principle glanced at the three spoken adults. "Would any of you be willing to take on Tokoyami and Sora in?"

"I think the question should be who would win when presenting this to the court," Ectoplasm interjected.

"That's a good point," Midnight said.

"No offense All Might, but everyone knows you are now powerless. What would you do to help take care of these kids?" Cementoss.

All Might nodded. "I can agree with that."

"That just leaves Aizawa and Hawks," said Snipe.

Aizawa and Hawks stared at each other. Both dead panned and eyeing each other. Hawks finally spoke. "I like that little red bird. Tokoyami is full of potential too. I will do it."

Aizawa was shocked. "You will."

"Yeah, I'll do it. Who could argue if the number two hero wants to raise their son? Besides, if Endeavor can raise kids then it can't be too difficult."

Aizawa smiled. "I assure you that it is not that simple, but I am glad you are willing to do this. I already have taken on the maximum number of my house."

Hawks clasped his hands together. "Great! When do we ask Tokoyami?

"I can go get him," Aizawa said.