Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone

by MullberryAxis

"What the frick? What did you do to Icy-Hot?" Bakugou yelled at the two teens. "What are you talking abou-" the white one started before he glanced next to him as the red one did the same. "WHAT THE FRICK!" the red one exclaimed, jumping away from the white one like he had burned him. "Oh my." Todoroki gets hit by a quirk that splits him in two. It causes a lot of trouble.

21. Epilogue

A/N: Well, this is it. It's been fun! Shouto finally gets to rest!

Epilogue

(4 months later)

Todoroki stepped into 1-A's classroom for the first time in six months. It was a surreal feeling, walking in like he hadn't been gone for so long. He still had a long ways to go until he was completely recovered from everything, if he ever will be, but he had been cleared to return to Hero Studies with everyone else. His friends cheered and yelled their excitement as he entered. Todoroki had a smile on his face as he walked to his desk, still there after what felt like an eternity.

"Alright, let's settle down," Aizawa droned, "Todoroki." The teen looked up at who was once again his teacher. "It's good to have you back."

"Thank you, Mr. Aizawa"

Aizawa started the lesson, glad to have 20 students again.

Throughout the day, Todoroki was greeted, hugged and had his hand shaken so many times he felt it might fall off. He had no idea how many people had, apparently, missed his presence. When he asked Midoriya about it, the response he got confused but pleased him greatly.

"It's like I told you all that time ago, Shouto. Everything that Roki and Todo were was in you. So just like we all missed them, everyone missed you while you were away. Just relax and enjoy the moment, Shouto. Trust me. You don't get this every day."

He nodded and enjoyed the rest of the day. He and Aizawa returned to the apartment that night, Shouto feeling pretty good about everything. Seemingly out of nowhere, Shouto turned to Aizawa and hugged him fiercely.

"What's this about?" Aizawa asked, wrapping his arms around the boy.

"This will be my last night here. I'll be returning to the dorms now that I'm back in the class. I want to thank you for everything you've done for me. You've done so much more than you were required too. I can't ever thank you enough."

Aizawa smiled a bit. "It's been my pleasure. And really, I'd like to thank you as well." Shouto looked up at his father-figure. "I've gained more than I could have ever asked for, with you letting me be the one to take care of you and be your legal guardian. You know who to come to if you need anything. My door is always open."

Shouto finally released Aizawa and, looking him straight in the eye...

"Thanks, Dad."

That night, lying in his bed, Shouto knew, no matter how long it took, he would be okay. He had more help and support than he could have asked for in his friends, siblings, and mentor. Shouto smiled. He would sleep peacefully that night.