Bakugo's P.O.V.

"You didn't have to come with me nerd."

"You wouldn't let your mom come, you wouldn't let your dad show up, someone had to be here for you Kacchan." I rolled my eyes and continued filling out the new patient forms.

"I'm fine, it's just a stupid doctor's appointment." He said something but I didn't really hear it. He speaks too damn softly sometimes, so I just ignored it.

"Kacchan!"

"What?!"

"Pay attention." I rolled my eyes. "The nurse is calling you." I groaned standing up. Deku wrapped himself around my arm and we walked into the exam room. The nurse gave us all the hullabaloo, checked my ears, whatever, then left and said the doctor would be here in a few minutes. Deku looked nervous.

"What?"

"Nothing."

"Nothing my ass."

"You're not nervous at all?"

"Ain't nothin to be nervous about, I'm fine."

"Kacchan, you couldn't hear Present Mic in class the other day. Present Mic Kacchan." I rolled my eyes, I could hear him… sorta. Okay yeah, my hearing has been shit lately, but it's not that big of a deal. The old hag can't hear for shit either, it's probably genetic. She's fine, so I doubt it's anything. Ear wax or some shit.

"Could you stop worrying, it's gonna be no big deal, you'll see."

"Your phone's going off."

"What?" I looked down at my phone and it was ringing. Damn it. It was Kirishima. "You answer it, I don't want to deal with him right now." Truthfully, talking on the phone is kinda hard lately. Even with the volume cranked all the way up. Reluctantly Deku took the phone and answered it.

"Hey Kirishima… Kacchan can't come to the phone right now… he's at his doctor appointment… yeah the hearing specialist… Yeah he's not in a great mood… Are you okay?... Oh my gosh, Kirishima… I'm so sorry… Well… we were going to go on a date later but… of course you can come… yeah, the one downtown… the train lets off close by… yeah just call us when you get here… I'm so sorry Kirishima, that's terrible… I'll tell him… okay… bye."

"What?"

"Tetsutetsu broke up with him."

"Huh?"

"Did you not hear me or do you not-"

"Why did he dump him dumbass?"

"I don't know, he didn't say. He's coming over here, he said he didn't want to be alone."

"Over here?"

"Kacchan do you want me to repeat myself or elaborate further?"

"Both! Fuck! I don't know." Deku put his hand on my thigh, then wrist to my neck, scenting me, giving me calming pheromones. Maybe I was a little on edge.

"Why the hell would rust bucket dump him?"

"I don't know, they seemed really happy." He's supposed to be in heat this week, it didn't make sense. I shook my head as the doctor came in.

"Katsuki Bakugo?"

"Yeah, that's me." Deku went and sat in the chair, looking up at me, nervous as all hell.

"So my nurse says you're having some hearing loss, when did this start?" When I started UA really, started using my quirk every day.

"A couple months ago maybe." At least that's when people started noticing.

"Humm…" She said sticking some sort of instrument in my ear. "Well you failed the preliminary tests my nurse ran, so I want to run some more diagnostics." She began running a whole bunch of her tests with her quirk. I knew then that I was doing pretty fucking bad, I don't think I heard half of the noises she was making. "Well… I think I have a diagnosis."

"Don't sugar coat it doc, just tell me." I growled at the Beta doctor. She made a face.

"Your quirk, explosion, it's… very loud, and very close to you. The more you use it, the worse off your hearing will become."

"What are you saying doc?" I was starting to get a little nervous.

"Katsuki… if you keep using your quirk even half as much as you do now… you'll be completely deaf before your twenty-five."

"WHAT?" It was all I could think to say, all that could leave my mouth.

"There are some very good hearing aids on the market these days. Those will work well for you until you completely lose your hearing, then we'll have to place an implant, and you probably won't even notice a difference. For heroes, we can give you the very best, link it with your command center, it could really be a positive for you Katsuki."

"A positive? You're telling me I need a damn hearing aid like a… like a damn grandma! No way in hell!"

"I understand this will be a big adjustment, but we should get you fitted for one as soon as possible. They will likely take a while to get used to and-"

"No, no way!" I couldn't believe what I was hearing. A hearing aid?! No. Never!

"Kacchan." Deku said worriedly. The look on his face scared me, and the scent he was emitting… it made me want to give in and do whatever he wanted. I knew saying I love you would ruin my life.

"Fine… we can… do a fitting for one or whatever." I muttered. An hour later I had two hearing aids in my ears. They looked horrible, were huge, and felt weird. I could hear, but it felt so strange. I didn't like them at all. It was like a robot was hearing for me. I hate this.

"Your new hearing aids look great Kacchan!" Deku said with a big smile, holding onto me.

"You don't have to lie to me Deku."

"I'm not lying!" We walked out the doors of the clinic and Kirishima was waiting on the steps. He got up and though he'd been crying, a smile lit up on his face.

"Wow Bakubro! They gave you hearing aids? They look so cool and manly! Can you hear me now?!" Eijiro screamed wrapping his arms around me and getting on his toes to talk in my ear.

"I could hear you before Shitty Hair!" I growled.

"He looks really good in them huh Eijiro?" Deku smiled.

"Yeah, amazing!" I rolled my eyes at the omegas and started walking. They followed me and we went to lunch. I hate these things, I hate them so much. I could like hear everything, the banging of the plates, the silverware, other people talking, chewing. Ugh it was too much. It was making me dizzy and wanting to puke. I can't take it anymore. Halfway through the meal I ripped them out and shoved them in my pockets.

"Kacchan!" Deku said in shock.

"Stop it, I don't need them, it's fine." Kirishima gave me a sad look from across the table but said nothing. Deku just kept badgering me about it. I've completely had enough. "Stop. Just cause I have 'em doesn't mean I'm gonna wear 'em. Just leave it alone Deku." I commanded, Deku froze. He fuckin hates when I command him, he's made that pretty fuckin clear, but I've just had enough of him naggin me. I'm over it! When the command wore off he looked away and pouted, obviously not wanting to make a scene in front of Kirishima. I'm gonna get it later, that's for sure. After we finished eating, I paid and we headed towards the train. I had no interest in getting into it with Deku once we got back to UA. That's when I got an idea.

"Hey Deku, we'll catch up later alright?"

"What?" His big green eyes becoming saddened.

"Shitty hair and I have some stuff we gotta do." Kirishima looked shocked too, but kept his mouth shut.

"Stuff? I can't go with you?"

"You have homework to do or something right?"

"Umm… I guess."

"So get it done and I'll see you later." The last whistle for boarding the train blew.

"Oh… okay. I guess I'll see you later then."

"Yeah." I kissed him on the forehead and hurried him onto the train. He looked distraught, but I just didn't want to deal with him right now. We watched the train leave the station then Kirishima and I turned around to walk back into the city.

"That was cold man."

"I couldn't stand him getting on me about it anymore, and you better not either."

"I won't… But Katsuki… it's not like anyone is gonna make fun of you about it or anything. It's a side effect of your quirk. We all have 'em, we get it." I rolled my eyes.

"I don't want to talk about it."

"Yeah, sure. Umm… where are we going?"

"Somewhere…. Anywhere." I just wanna get my mind off of this.

"Humm… well… what if we did something to take people's attention off of the hearing aids?"

"What are you talking about Shitty Hair?" Kirishima looked across the street at a piercing and tattoo parlor.

"I know you've always wanted gages, why not start with getting your ears pierced?"

"You getting something too?"

He shrugged, "A little pain might make the pain in my heart go away." Oh yeah… I forgot about that rust bucket jerk.

"Let's do it then." I said, making my way across the street. Kirishima followed and we went into the tattoo parlor.

"I'll be right with you." A man working on a tattoo said. We nodded and sat down.

"So… what happened anyway?" I finally asked. Kirishima looked sad, brushing his spikey hair back.

"Oh… ummm… you don't wanna know."

"I wouldn't have asked if I didn't wanna know idiot." And like I care about you or whatever.

"We just… had sex for the first time… then he… broke up with me."

"What? Just out of the blue?"

"Well umm…" We were interrupted by the shop owner coming up to use.

"What can I do for ya?"

"We want to get pierced."

"You gotta be eighteen to get pierced."

"We're almost eighteen, can't you make an exception?" The owner looked up and finally recognized us, probably from the sports fest.

"Well… for UA students… I suppose I could. Alright, come on back. What are we gonna do today?"

"Just my lobes." I finally said as he led us to a little private back room.

"I think I want an industrial." Damn that'd look pretty hot on him.

"We can do that. Have a seat, I'll get you set up. Be right back." I sat in the chair and Kirishima by my side.

"So what really happened?" I asked.

"I don't want to talk about it, Kat."

"Well we're gonna talk about it. So just say it already." Kirishima looked away, letting out a breath.

"We umm… when we were having sex… I was on my back and… when he put it in… it hurt."

"Okay, maybe I don't need that much detail."

"No! I mean… my shoulder hurt!" Kirishima said, really embarrassed.

"Your shoulder?"

"Yeah. I didn't know why, but it was like… super painful. Then like… he turned me over and we went into doggy and he gasped."

"I don't understand, what the hell are you talking about?"

"It was all red and angry."

"What was?" Before I knew it, the piercer came in. He started with me. It was quick, kinda easy, kind fun. Didn't really hurt, but I kinda liked what pain there was. A few minutes later, he was done with me and went back to get stuff for Kirishima's piercing.

"Alright, seriously, what are you talking about?"

"Maybe it's just better if I show you." E came up to me, taking his shirt off and turning around. I was shocked. To say the least. There it was, plain as day. My teeth marks on his shoulder blade. My claim. I had claimed Kirishima, months ago probably, but it hadn't gone away. Our bond hadn't broken. It scarred over and solidified. Kirishima was mine… permanently. I put my fingers to it softly, feeling his body respond under my touch.

"I remember the day this happened." I said finally.

"It was a long day after our work studies, we were in the shower."

"You were in heat… we rutted so hard that night." I sunk my teeth so deep into him, he just smelled so good I couldn't let go.

"Yeah…" The piercer came back in and Kirishima put his shirt back on. He's… claimed by me. Claimed, but we're not together. That's the worst position for an omega to be in. Owned, but the owner has discarded him. Nowhere to belong… Can't have sex with anyone else but me…

"You can't quirk up, I can't get the needle through if you do."

"Oh sorry."

"You wanna help him kid?" The piercer said to me. I looked up, pulled from my thoughts and stood by Kirishima.

"Just relax."

"I'm trying but my quirk is just like a reflex."

"Here." I said, scenting him without even thinking first. He relaxed into my grasp instantly. We really do have a bond. The piercer was then able to get the needle in with ease, the whole time Kirishima was breathing into my neck, scenting me. It was… intimate, very intimate. Was I cheating on Deku? By scenting someone else? By having already claimed someone else? Most would probably say no, an Alpha can scent and claim whoever they want. But Deku might not see it that way. Deku's probably gonna be pissed…

"There you go. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. It's on the House for UA students. I'll give you a second to steady yourselves." The piercer said walking out of the room. He left, but I just stayed there, holding Kirishima. It felt… right. But this was all wrong.

"I'm sorry." Kirishima finally said.

"For what? Letting me mark you?" He shrugged. I ran my hand through my hair. "We'll figure it out alright?" I'm not just gonna abandon you…

"Yeah…" He said, looking down sadly. "I just don't want to come in between you and Midoriya… I've never wanted that. You're my best friend… and I-"

"I want you to be a part of my pack."

"You're pack? Don't… don't you need a mate first?"

"Let me worry about that shitty hair." Let me worry about all of it…

Shoto's P.O.V.

"Another semester at UA completed! How exciting!"

"Yes, I'm glad to be done with it too Tenya."

"And you should be very proud of yourself, just one point away from taking number one from Bakugo!" Yes, only one point. Maybe if I wasn't borderline about to go feral, I could have beaten him this semester.

"You surpassed Tokoyami this semester, did you not, now you're in fourth?"

"I did. Although I think it was grades, not ability that did it for me, Momo and Tsu passed him as well."

"Ranking in academics is just as important." Though I seem to be firmly in fifth there as well.

"Who really knows what they're evaluating us on."

"Hey guys." Tetsutetsu said coming up to us, rolling his suitcase behind him. Tenya let out a scent of annoyance. He's been… clinging to us a lot lately. He and Kirishima broke up last week, no one is particularly keen on why. However, he asked if he could join us in Tokyo. I certainly wasn't going to reject him, his skills would be very useful, but my group is mostly alpha, no one else was all that thrilled to have another alpha battling for dominance with us. Sigh, sometimes you have to put dynamics aside to have a powerful team. Our presentation does not define us. He is, however, annoying as a person. "Thanks for letting me tag along, man this is going to be so great! Tokyo! We'll be fighting Godzilla and-" He kept rambling on. Godzilla? Really?

"Yes, you're welcome Tetsutetsu." Iida said calmly yet firmly. We all rolled our luggage out to the curb and waited for the rest of our group to show up. I was going to walk with them to the train station then take a taxi to the hospital. Before I could do that however, one of my dad's town cars pulled up. He didn't even get out, just expected me to get in.

"I will meet you in Tokyo in one week's time. Though the flat is under my name, you shouldn't have much trouble, I told them you'd be picking up the keys Iida."

"Right, now worries Todoroki. We shall see you in a week." Iida said saluting me. I bowed, and got into the town car, the driver putting my suitcase in the back before driving off. My father sat there, clearly angry with me.

"To what do I owe the pleasure dad?" I said rather angerly. I knew exactly why he was here.

"You're getting put under for a rut?" I said nothing, more wondering how he found out. "The insurance called to confirm."

"I see." I'm still a minor, living off Daddy's insurance it would seem.

"You haven't been rutting? What kind of Alpha son of mine doesn't rut to the point that he needs to be put under to have one? I thought I taught you better than that, to rut any omega you desire!"

I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of a reply. I am his only alpha son, the only one alive at least. "Rutting is violent. I don't wish to bring that violence into any contact I have with an omega."

"You've been single for months, living an ideal alpha life, and you haven't knotted a single time?" Did he even care that he was severely invading my privacy? No, he has no boundaries when it comes to me.

"No." I haven't knotted. Momo and Tetsutetsu have been taking to me parties like it's going out style. Filling me up with pheromones and alcohol. Most often the parties end in me getting felt up by a bunch of omega or beta. They'll usually be eager to give me a blow job, but even then, I put a condom on. I don't wish to take it any further than that. It just doesn't feel right. Using lesser types just to make myself feel good. I don't… I don't think it's the type of alpha I want to be. I haven't so much as knotted in the past eight months or so, even less went into rut. I'm well past due for one, so where we are. The artificial pheromones do nothing if I don't do anything about it. And an alpha must rut frequently to prevent themselves from going feral. But even still… it's nice to be able to let go, even for a little while. So limits are a good thing while I sort out this turmoil going on in my mind.

"You don't have to do this. I'll take you to a nice whore house, a bar, I'll even get you a pricy omega escort if that's what you desire. Just… don't go to the hospital Shoto." My father begged. It felt good to see him grovel, but… no, I couldn't give him the satisfaction. No, I can't be like him. I won't. I know it's frowned upon, to be put under, to be that loser alpha that can't even get a mate for a night but… that's not the situation here. I'm exercising restraint! Preventing violence… Waiting… wanting to have a connection with an Omega before I rut them. So that a rut can be… beautiful… welcomed… True. My head began to hurt and the hole in my heart felt the urge to bleed once more. Stop it Shoto.

"I won't rip into an omega the same way I watched you tear into mom for all those years."

"But you want to. You want to violently rut. You can feel it in your loins, can't you? That need deep down inside you to bite, scratch, rut and claim?" More than you will ever know. More than I will ever let anyone know. Ruts can only be controlled by the calming scent of an omega. Only… someone you care for can prevent insanity. At least… that's what I believe. What my experience has been… How my alpha is tamed. I said nothing to him, looked out the window until we pulled up to the hospital.

"Shoto."

"It's scheduled as a shoulder surgery and that's what I've been telling everyone. The secret that your perfect alpha son isn't so perfect remains intact. I will see you when I get back from Tokyo." Without another word I got out of the car, grabbed my bag and walked inside, never looking back at him. I checked in and the nurse took me into a room. It looked more like a hotel room than a hospital one, minus the restraints on the bed. Heavy duty cuffs. I should expect no less. As soon as I set my bag down my whole body felt weaker. I was already feeling sick as it was, having not rutted in so long.

"The room cancels out quirks. Ruts can be dangerous enough as it is, wouldn't want to have to deal with quirks either." The nurse said knowingly.

"Right."

"If you would take your clothes off and put on that gown, then get in the bed please." She said turning away and taking out some items from the drawers. I did as I was told, putting my clothing in my suitcase and putting it neatly to the side. I got on the bed and she chained my ankles, then handed me a box.

"Okay these are different pheromones, pick which one you like best, we'll put it into your I.V. and then you'll have dreams of rutting to this scent for the next week or so. You indicated a propensity for violence on your intake form?"

"Yes." I said reluctantly.

"It's alright, at least you're an alpha that can recognize it. Not out there rutting omega against their will. We'll make sure you don't hurt yourself or anyone else for that matter. Have you picked a scent yet?" I looked in the box, one seemed to be calling to me… it smelled divine.

"This one."

"Oh that's an interesting one indeed. You have rare taste. This contains scent markers most male omega carry, this also has traits of someone short in stature, very fertile. Oddly enough however, a quirkless trait. Extremely rare. Most alpha just pick a pure omega female, but you are much more refined." I only picked it because… because it reminded me of Izuku. But quirkless? No that's very strange.

"Oh." She took the box from me, then put a hand to my chest to lay down, cuffing my wrists.

"Don't be nervous, you're just going to take a little nap, have some wonderful dreams, then you'll wake up in a week feeling better than ever. It takes a week because if we slowly induce ruts will be less violent. This should last you a good year or so before you'll need to rut again."

"Okay… thank you." I said as I watched her guide the I.V. in my arm.

"Sweet dreams alpha." A few moments later I was unconscious, having the sweetest dreams of mating an omega. Of mating Izuku. It's all I wanted. All my heart could ever want. It was the most blissful week I'd had since he and I broke up. I allowed myself to want him, to feel for him. To miss him. A feeling I've been too ashamed to admit. And for that beautiful week, it was like he was really there with me. I had wonderous dreams of claiming him over and over again, filling him with my pups. Not only that but marrying him, making sweet love to him for the rest of our natural lives. Spending my whole life with him, loving him. I wanted that more than anything. A week later, I awoke from my bliss.

Still groggy I looked around and realized my surroundings. The bed beneath me had been torn to shreds, the original cuffs long gone and replaced with much bigger, stronger reinforced steel. Blood and welts adorned my wrists and ankles, I must have been fighting the restraints hard. Violently. The amount of destruction I did during one full rut. The amount of destruction I was capable of without even using my quirk. I'm… I'm a monster.

I looked down, examining my still cuffed wrists. Maybe it's better this way. Having a rut here. It's clear I'm not suited for a mate. Any omega that comes near me, I'm destined to ruin. It's in my DNA. Maybe it is better this way. That I no longer have Izuku. So that I can't hurt him. Not like this. It's safer for him to just remain in my dreams. Regardless of my broken heart.