Yo, Heroes. Rio is back with the next part of Domestic Heroes. Got myself an Eri centered story here, everyone, so I hope you'll find it enjoyable. This one is a bit on the short side. Definitely the shortest chapter thus far. However, despite its length, I'm sure that it's written well enough for you guys. No need to really drag out anything longer than necessary, after all. Enjoy the piece, everyone and I will see you in the author's notes.

Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction in dedication to a much grander work. As such, the author does not own the rights to any characters within this story, and any correlation between any original characters that may appear and people in the real world are merely coincidental.

My Hero Academia: Domestic Heroes

The Musings of a Grateful Child

"Ahh. That was delicious. You're cooking's amazing as always, Ochako."

"Oh stop, Deku. It's just ramen. I just added some extra seasoning and stuff to make it taste better."

"Still amazing! I doubt I'll ever get tired of your cooking!"

"Come on, Deku… Seriously. You're making me embarrassed in front of Eri."

"All I'm doing is telling you the truth about how great a cook you are. I'm just being honest. Really."

"Ugh… Deku…"

Eri watched on in fascination as her two parental figures more or less flirted with each other while drinking up the last of the broth from her soup. It never ceased to amuse her how easily Izuku can get Ochako so flustered without even trying or noticing. In fact, watching the two interact with one another was one of her favorite past-times, even when she was younger and still under Aizawa's care. The way the two acted around one another, how they cared and support each other, never failed to make her smile, and with how the two were acting right now, she couldn't help but giggle at them, well aware that such a thing would get their attention.

"…Something funny, Eri?" She heard Izuku asked, prompting her to look up at him and the still blushing Ochako with a smile.

"You are, Dad. You and Mom." She said simply, not elaborating any further as she began to giggle once more, enjoying the confused looks on their faces as she proceeded to excuse herself and carry her bowl to the sink. After setting it down, she then made her way to the couch, where Mikan was resting, and proceeded to watch an old anime that was playing as she listened in on her guardian's talk with no small amount of amusement once more.

"Deku, our daughter's weird…"

"I know… Probably gets it from you."

"Hey! I'm not that weird! And you're one to talk!"

Eri's smile grew even more as she heard Izuku laugh in the background, followed by Ochako's griping. She likes it that they get along so well, and she is thankful that the two rarely, if ever, have any huge arguments with one another. Whenever they do fight, though, it's usually due to one being too reckless in hero work while the other chastise them for seriously getting hurt needlessly. Usually it's Izuku who gets chewed out by Ochako for such acts, but sometimes it's the other way around, with even rare occasions of Eri chastising the both of them if she saw their actions in the TV or the internet. No matter what, though, such arguments would end with them apologizing to one another and saying they would try their best not to get themselves too hurt. The child knew that such a thing could never be a promise; their jobs literally prevent them from doing so, but she still felt reassured that they would try to be more careful.

"Oh, Deku. You doing the dishes now? Mind if I help? It's been a while since we've done them together and you know how fast we get them done." Ochako spoke up, catching Eri's attention as she watched the woman trot over to the man with a smile on her face and a few bowls in her hands.

"Number one in the Heights Alliance Dish Washing Competition in our senior year if I remember right." Izuku laughed as he started up the water. "Seriously, I can't believe that Iida and Yaoyorozu came up with all those chore-based competitions that year. It was ridiculous, but the fact that everyone was on board with it still baffles me to this day."

"It got the chores done quickly, that's for sure. Didn't do too hot in the Floor Polishing Tournament and the Laundry Challenge, but at least we made second in the Ultimate Cookoff. Considering the winners were Sato and Tsu on that one, can't really complain." Ochako shrugged as she placed the dirty dishes into the sink.

Eri smiled once more as she watched the couple work on the dishes together. A simple task, really, but the girl couldn't help but feel happy to see them work together. She watched in fascination as the pair worked diligently on their housework, giggling when she saw Izuku flick some soap at Ochako, with her squeaking in surprise. Seeing the two act like they were still in high school was both cute…and a little embarrassing for the child. She knew they loved and cared about each other a lot, but watching and hearing them essentially revert to a couple of playful kids messing around was a little jarring for her. It was an adorable sight, nevertheless…

"Ah! Ochako!"

"What? You threw soap at me first! I have to retaliate!"

"You splashed me! My shirt's soaked now, too…"

"It's just suds and water, Deku. You'll dry out. You can just take your shirt off if it bothers you so much."

"…You're just trying to get me shirtless again, aren't you?"

"Maybe~?"

"Wow… They're really going at it, huh, Mikan." Eri muttered, looking a little uncomfortable with the excessive playfulness and flirting.

"Mey…" The cat responded, looking at the girl with a sympathetic expression as it placed its paw on the girl's shoulder, as if supportively.

"Ah… That's right, you've been with them since they first moved together, huh." Eri said as she grabbed the old cat and set it on her lap. "Well, I guess we'll just leave them be. They have to go to work early tomorrow, so its good that they can have fun now…"

"Mow." Mikan mewed again, this time sound like in agreement, before snuggling into the white-haired girl's lap and began purring.

Eri giggled at the feline's actions and began stroking its back while relaxing on the couch, enjoying the anime before her. It was some kind of sweet romance one that Ochako was quite fond of, and the girl herself couldn't help but be sucked into it as well. She was smiling as the show went on, engrossed with the characters when she sensed something…off in the room. Not a moment later, a shadow had formed over her, one with a small circular shape. Confused, she looked up, and went wide-eyed when she saw a soap covered bowl hovering over her. It was an unexpected sight, to be sure, but instead of freaking out about it, she simply let off a small sigh as she turned her head back to her guardians, who were now laughing at one another, both covered in soap and a few dishes floating over them.

"…How can anyone have fun doing dishes? Does being in a relationship make chores fun?" Eri questioned to herself, poking the soapy bowl above her.

"Rowl-mow…" Mikan responded tiredly, not bothering to move from it's comfortable spot on Eri's lap as she let off a sigh.

"Hmm. Don't know either, huh?" Eri sighed, poking the dish upwards and causing it to float to the ceiling before turning her attention back to the anime, trying to drown out the excessive flirting and teasing that was going on in the kitchen. "…Adults are weird."

*splash!*

*clang!*

"EEK!"

"YOW!"

The sounds of dual squeaks echoed in the apartment, ceasing all movement. Izuku and Ochako, who were now holding wet dishes in their hands, looked at each other with wide, surprised eyes, not expecting to hear such sounds. Turning their heads slowly, guilt and shame quickly filled the pair as the saw the source of the noise; A wet and soapy Eri with her soaked hair covering her face and a wet bowl hanging from her horn with an equally soggy Mikan standing on her lap. The child and cat stared at each other, faces equally blank as they seemingly communicated with their eyes, before turning their heads slowly to their caretakers, who had matching expressions of embarrassment on their faces.

"Uh… Sorry, Eri. Mikan. Guess we…kinda got caught up in our fun, huh." Izuku apologized, both he and Ochako scratching the backs of their heads in a sheepish manner as the pair on the couch continued to give them dead stares. "I'll just…go get you some towels to dry you up."

"A-And I'll get you some new clothes to wear, sweetie! We'll be right back!" Ochako added in, the couple bowing at the two quickly as they set the clean dishes down and quickly departed from the room. It was only when the pair left the room did Eri let off an exasperated, yet fond sigh, leaning back onto the damp couch and stroking the orange ball of wet fur on her lap as they waited patiently for them to return.

"…Adults are super weird. Especially Mom and Dad, but there's no one I'd want to be with than them. Right Mikan?"

"…Mew."

Prompt 13: Doing the dishes

Author's notes: And there. Thirteen is done, lads. Nearly halfway through this story, everyone. Gotta say, it took me a little bit to figure out what to write for this prompt, considering how...mundane it is, but I think I came up with something that would work. Hopefully you all liked it. I'll admit, it was quite fun trying to get this piece together. Definitely one of the shorter fics that I've done, but I'm more or less satisfied by how it turned out. Tomorrow, however, will be a bit on the heavy side of things, if only a little, so look forward to that. With that said, thank you all so much for reading my work, everyone. I truly appreciate each and every favorite, follow and view for this fic. Take it easy, Heroes and I will see you in the next upload.

Farewell, and remember: Go Beyond. Plus Ultra!