(Shouto POV.)

"Dammit! Just sit still!"

"Todoroki! We should try and contain the situation while we wait for a Hero with a better Quirk to take him down!"

"Contain it? Fine!"

I emit ice from my foot and spread it all across the area. The civilians have been blocked off already by some other Heroes so I don't have to worry too much about them just yet.. I blast my flames at the Villain before me but like before he uses his Quirk, turning himself into smoke and evading my attack. Keeping him distracted shouldn't be too hard. He's not fleeing without the case he dropped...

The temperature has dropped significantly.. I swipe my hand along the ground, forming a thick wall of ice in the direction I want. From there I propel myself alongside it, using my Quirk to freeze it more as I skate along the border of where my ice stops on the ground. The Villain's Quirk allows him to turn his entire body into gas or smoke, something I can't physically hit with an attack. But, if I can manage to make him cold enough in a dome of ice it might incapacitate him until the police get here...

The Villain in his smoke form charges for the metal case on the ground. I blast my flames his way while keeping my ice forming up along the wall into a dome. My fire phases through him, and he dispersed like I anticipated.. He needs more time to come back together with how cold it's gotten.

I press my ear piece on, keeping my eyes focused on the Villain just as I finish creating the dome. "I've got the Villain contained for now, but evacuate everyone in a four block radius as a precaution," I inform everyone listening on the frequency. I slide to a stop and blast spikes of ice his way, keeping him away from the case. "I'll take him out quickly and once I do send the bomb squad in."

The Villain forms together again, shivering and trying to warm himself up. I've kept my eye on him the entire time. Each time he goes into his smoke form it lasts five seconds less.. Next time should only be fifteen seconds.. If I can make him use it until his limit is up it'll be all over.

"Damned ice Hero," he grumbles while glaring at me.

"I'd say you might as well give up but I went through all this trouble," I say while glancing at my ice. "So let's make this quick!"

I blast myself forward with my ice and then shoot spikes at him again. He rolls out of the way and dives for his case. He didn't use his Quirk.. I aim my hand at him and shoot a stream of fire, not too hot though, just enough to scare him into using his Quirk. It works and he evades my attack, turning to smoke and separating.

This time however he remains separated.. The smoke expands around rather than coming back together.. "Shit.. Let's end this!" I swipe my hand and flash my flames along where he's traveling, attempting to force him together again.

Nearly eight seconds have passed... I don't know if deactivating his Quirk early will affect his limitations.. I need to remain alert and focused. I can't afford to let him get the drop on me or get that case.. It'll level the area around, destroying all the homes and businesses.. I won't die here either.. I won't go out this way. Not now.

He reforms into his physical body near the case after fifteen seconds exactly. I figured he would turn back near the case. Using my right side I blast the ice from the ground up and around him, encapsulating in a smaller dome. I charge it and press my hand against it, making the ice thicker and denser so he can't get out.

"I told you I'd make this quick!" I shout at him. I still can't call in the bomb squad yet until I know for sure he's knocked out. I can't risk him activating the bomb within his case. With the little amount of space I trapped him in I'd say he has roughly two minutes of air before he passes out, plus with the frozen temperature his body could go into shock. "Just sit tight for a few minutes until the police come to take you away."

He yells something back but it's too muffled through all the ice. I turn and lean against the smaller dome and pull my phone out to keep an eye on the time. "I wonder how Momo is doing today. She's at home alone right now since Uraraka went out again with her folks.." I open my message box and type out a quick message to her.

Me || 6:23 PM
« I'll be home as soon as I can. Do you want me to pick up anything on my way back?

Almost instantly my phone rings. "You could have just texted me.."

"What are you doing right now?"

"Waiting for this Villain to pass out. I needed to pass the time. Do you want me to pick up anything for dinner?"

"Shouto! You're on the news right now! They say that the Villain you're dealing with has a deadly bomb that will eradicate everything in your vicinity!"

"Yeah I know what I'm dealing with, don't worry. I trapped him already. He just needs to fall unconscious."

"Then why'd you call me if you're still dealing with him?"

"You called me- just, just calm down. If you were here with me and you weren't pregnantly hormonal you would be as calm as I am," I say, knowing how worried she's gotten over these past months.

I remove my phone from my ear and check the time then look to the dome. "I gotta go now though. I don't want him to die on me. I'll call you when I'm done."

"Shouto-"

"Love you. Bye."

I hang up and put my phone away. "Okay. Let's see if you've passed out." I set my hand on the ice and melt it down. And as I thought, the Villain is unconscious. I press my ear piece on, keeping my eyes on his body and see he's still breathing somewhat normally. "He's out. Send in the squad and the police to take him away before he wakes up."

(Momo POV.)

It's been nearly an hour and Shouto still hasn't called me back.. I've tried to call him a few times but he hasn't answered. I know I don't have to be worried about him, there's nothing bad happening on the news and that incident he was dealing with got wrapped up already. I just want him home.. Dinner is almost done now..

Suddenly I hear a knock at the door. "Wonder who that could be.." I go to the door and look through the peephole. "What?" I open the door. "What are you doing here?"

"Friendly response. Can I come in or what?"

"Uh, yeah.." I gesture for Bakugou to enter and he steps inside. "What are you doing here?"

"Was in the neighborhood. Didn't want to head home just yet," he replies as he takes his shoes off.

"Really? Why not?"

"Eijirou is on a mission on the other side of Japan and won't be back for a few days," he sighs. "Which fucking sucks because I couldn't get on the job too."

"Well why not?" I ask as I lead him towards the kitchen.

He takes a seat at the island and leans on his elbow as he watches me finish cooking. "The job he's on calls for more Heroes with his type of Quirk," he sighs. "I'm just fucking annoyed because I had plans with Eijirou for tomorrow night and now he's not gonna be here!" he growls loudly.

"Calm down. You'll see him in a few days. No need to get worked up over it," I reply as I dish up some food for the both of us. I set a bowl down in front of him and take my own and sit across from him. "What were your plans anyway?"

He grumbles something under his breath as he takes a bite of the donburi I made. "It's fucking lame, but.. I was gonna propose to him..." he mumbles, keeping his eyes away.

"Really?" I nearly whisper, shocked to hear the words come out of his mouth. "Are you serious?"

"Tch. Yeah I'm serious," he scoffs, glancing at me and then looking away again. "I'm tired of waiting around for him to ask me.. He's the one who asked me out in the first place back in high school... So I figured he'd be the one to propose, but I'm tired of waiting around."

"How romantic of you," I giggle.

"Tch. Romance hasn't always been my strong suit but he doesn't care.." he grumbles while taking another bite of food. "I just feel like it's time, ya know?"

"I know the feeling.. Shouto told me that he was carrying a ring around for nearly a year trying to figure out the best time to propose," I recall.

"Wow.. Fucking nerd.. Wonder if Eijirou is doing the same shitty thing," he scoffs. "Anyway, I'm still gonna do it.."

"I think it's wonderful that you're wanting to take the next step, and I'm sure he'll be ecstatic."

"Yeah.. He's like that about a lot of stuff," he quietly says while smiling softly.

"How are you planning on asking him?"

"Gonna cook him his favorite dinner at home and then ask him. I ain't doin' this shit in public. I hate the press and they'll be annoying enough once we actually are engaged..." he sighs. "I'm just anxious because now I have to wait longer."

"You know he'll say yes. He loves you more than anything."

"Shut up," he grumbles.

I laugh at his response and continue to eat. "You still need to get in touch with your feelings more."

"I am when it's just me and Eijirou.. It's still weird when I'm around other people," he mumbles. "It's a little easier around you guys since you're already married and aren't as annoying as my other friends. Fucking, if I brought this shit up to them they'd be relentless on asking annoying questions," he sighs. "I get a headache every time I even think about how Raccoon Eyes is gonna react."

"Mina is pretty excitable," I state as I think about how she reacted to us. "But I'm sure Kirishima will be your shield from them. He knows how much you despise that sort of thing."

"Yeah I know.. Anyway, enough about that shit. Where the hell is Half n Half at? It's like 8:00 now."

"I'm not sure. He said he'd call me when he was done with what he was doing but he still hasn't called. And I tried calling him like five times already," I sigh.

"His phone might've died. You shouldn't worry. He probably just got caught up with something else."

"I know.. I can't help but worry when he's late... He's already gotten hurt while fighting Villains and with me not there by his side anymore, it's just rough to stay on the sidelines."

"I can only imagine... But, Icy Hot is a strong dude. He's got two damn Quirks for fucks sake. He'll be fine."

"You're right," I say, wincing slightly as one of the twins kicks hard.

"You okay?" Bakugou asks with a concerned look.

"I'm fine. One of them is just being rough. It happens sometimes," I reply, wincing again as he keeps kicking. "Ow.. He's really going at it."

"Does it happen often..?"

"With them getting bigger they've been getting more active like this. Usually I can ignore it but sometimes they hit me just right," I tell him as the kicking subsides. "There.. Sometimes I think they're fighting," I sigh.

"Can.. Can I feel?"

Bewilderment takes over as I hear him ask. "Um.. Yeah. Sure. Go for it," I say, scooting away from the edge of the island.

Bakugou gets up and walks around to me. He hesitates before setting his hand on my belly. The twins start to move around again, kicking and moving wildly. "Whoa... That's so... Weird..." he mutters, setting his other hand on it too. "It's gonna be weird seeing you normal again but with two little monsters running around."

"Gee thanks," I scoff.

"Tch. You know what I mean. How much longer you gotta bake these buns?"

"Until June 10thish.. Unless they decide to come early."

"Hmm.. That's about what? Ten more weeks?" he questions, doing the math in his head. "It'll probably fly by."

"I'm hoping so," I sigh.

The twins ease up on their kicking and Bakugou pulls his hands away, standing up straight and looking down at me. "Something up?"

"I've tried not to think about it, but the thought and idea of giving birth kinda terrifies me... Especially since I gotta get two out.."

"Oh.. Well I don't know jack about that shit since I won't ever be dealing with it.. But, women have been having babies for thousands of years. You'll be fine. I'm positive it'll hurt like a bitch, but you'll get over it once you've got your kids."

"That's what everyone keeps telling me.. My parents, Shouto, my doctor, you..."

"Then just don't think about it. Focus on the present, not the future for now."

"Yeah, I know. It's just hard sometimes.."

"Whatever.. Just get over it. Anyway, what'd you put in this food? I need the recipe," he says as he goes back over to his bowl.

"It's a poke bowl. I got the recipe online. It's from Hawaii but is heavily influenced by Japan," I inform him. "I'll send you the link."

"Thanks. I bet I could tweak this up and make it even better. Japanese influenced food has gotta be better if influenced by a Japanese guy," he laughs.

"If you do you'd better share it with me."

"I'll come by and make it for you."

"I'll hold you to that, Katsuki."

"Sure thing... Big Boobs.." he mutters, glancing away and taking another bite of his food. "But in all reality, Momo.. You want me to hang out with ya until Freezer Burn gets back?"

"That'd be nice."

(Shouto POV.)

"Dammit I'm so fucking late..." I grumble to myself as I reach my house. "I hope she's not worried too much..."

The lights are on inside, so she must be up still... I open the door and head in, stepping out of my boots and hanging my jacket up. "Momo. Are you still up?"

As soon as I enter the living room I see Bakugou sitting on my couch with Momo soundly sleeping against him. "You're late," he says with an angry looking smirk.

"What- what the hell are you doing here?"

Bakugou carefully gets up, leaving Momo sleeping on the couch. He motions for me to follow him to the kitchen. "I've been here for nearly three hours you dip shit," he says to me.

"You still didn't answer me. What are you doing here in the first place?"

"I swung by 'cause I was in the neighborhood. I needed to talk about something with someone and Momo is a good listener."

Momo? Since when is he on a first name basis with her..? "Yeah okay.. Why are you alone though? Where's Kirishima?"

He rolls his eyes as he turns away, picking up a bowl of food from the counter. "Eijirou left on a mission and won't be back for a few days," he grumbles, handing me the bowl. "Eat your damn dinner. Your wife was worried sick about your dumbass being home late. The least you could do is eat this."

"Uh.. Thanks? But I'm only late because I ran into a lotta shit on the way home and then my phone got ran over when someone bumped into me.." I mutter before taking a bite. "I would have called but I don't have anyone's phone numbers memorized."

"Tch. That's a shitty excuse."

"It's the truth-"

"I keep important phone numbers written down and in my wallet and in my office. I suggest you do the same, especially since she's getting further along with carrying your damn offspring," he growls at me. He sighs and leans against the counter, closing his eyes and shaking his head. "She worries about you when you're out there alone. Especially now when she physically can't be there with you for her own safety and the safety of your children," he says, opening his eyes and glaring at me. "If you tell her you'll call her, then call her."

I take another bite of the food Bakugou handed me. This is really good... I wish I could have been here when I planned.. "I know.. I'll make that list of numbers. That's actually a really good idea."

"Tch. No shit. You know how annoying it is to try and remember people's phone numbers? Having them written down is way easier," he scoffs. "But anyway, I washed up the dishes, cleaned the kitchen, and kept her company while we waited for you. I'll get outta your hair for now. I'll probably see ya tomorrow at the agency."

He starts to walk out of the kitchen but stops without turning to face me. "Tell that wife of yours if she needs anything that you or Uraraka can't do for her to give me a call. I'll help out anyway I can," he says, glancing back at me.

"Um.. Sure thing.. Thanks," I reply, somewhat confused by his behavior and reasoning. "I'll let her know."

He keeps on walking, waving his hand back. "See ya."

Well that was certainly... Unexpected.. Wonder why he's willing to help. He's never really gotten along with people.. Maybe Momo is getting through to him.

"Well, guess I'd better go wake the wife and spend a little time with her before bed."

I finish eating my food and set the bowl in the sink then shut off the lights. Momo's fast asleep on the recliner section of the couch. She looks so peaceful.. I almost don't want to wake her...

I crouch down beside her, setting my hand on her stomach and feel the boys move a little. "Momo. Hey. Wake up," I say, trying to gently wake her.

The twins move more beneath my palm and Momo stirrs. Her eyes flutter open and she sits up. "Shouto? How long have you been home..?"

"I just got back a few minutes ago," I smile at her. "And Bakugou lectured me a little about not calling you and making you worry about me. I'm sorry. I would have called but my phone got destroyed," I inform her as I pull my shattered phone out of my pocket to show her.

"Did Katsuki leave?" she asks while yawning.

"Katsuki? Since when are you guys so close?"

"Since you got hurt and I got super pregnant," she replies as I help her up. "He's starting to open up more and see us as friends."

"Yeah, I assumed when he seemed to have made himself comfortable in my house," I reply somewhat sarcastically as we head upstairs. "Also, he told me to tell you that he's willing to help out with anything when I'm not able to. Not sure why, but he is.."

"That's good to know."

"Yeah, but also weird and out of character," I mutter, entering our room.

"Even so, people can mature," she tells me as we start to get ready for bed.

I watch her as she begins to strip from her clothes to get into her sleepwear. God she's gotten so huge.. I walk around the bed, taking my own shirt off as I do. "Need some help?" I quietly question, gently taking a hold of her shirt that she's struggling with.

She glances back at me and nods. "Thanks,"she says, allowing me to assist her.

I pull her shirt off and drop it to the floor, then unclip her bra for her. "You should probably switch to button up shirts now. That way you can undress by yourself," I lightly tease as I wrap my arms around her chest and step closer to her for a hug.

"I was thinking the same thing," she replies. "I've only got about two months left now.. I can't wait to not be pregnant anymore," she sighs.

"I thought women like being pregnant?"

"Any woman who says that is either insane or full of it," she scoffs. "Being pregnant is a pain in the ass, and you don't get to judge because you'll never know first hand how shitty it is."

"Okay. Okay. I didn't mean anything by it, Momo. I was just trying to lighten the mood a little," I say, sensing her hormonal irritation. "How about we get in bed now? I haven't gotten to speak with the boys yet today. Can I do it now or are you too tired?"

She sighs and I feel the tension leave her body. "We can lay down now and you can do it," she quietly tells me in a calmer tone, turning and facing me while holding her belly. "Let me just finish getting my pajamas on and use the bathroom."

"Alright. I'll be waiting," I say, smiling and kissing her head. I crawl into bed as Momo pulls a large nightgown on. She then heads to the bathroom down the hall.

While she's gone for the next five or so minutes, I pick up Momo's phone she left on the nightstand and search up some articles about parenting. With the twins coming in only another two months I've been trying to cram as much parenting information in my head as I can... My mom told me to learn from my father's mistakes and to go with my gut, but right now I'm just not very confident in my ability to take care of them... Let alone learn to raise them..

After reading through the article as well as two others, Momo finally comes back. I minimize the page and plug her phone in as she gets into bed. She reclines back with a relieved sounding sigh, shutting her eyes as she does. "Tired?" I ask as I roll onto my side to face her.

"Yes. I'm always tired."

I reach out and set my hand on her, feeling the twins kick a little. "We can just go to bed if you want."

"No. No.. You can talk to them. You're gone all day and this is the only time you get to spend imprinting on them," she tiredly says.

"You sure?"

She yawns and nods while smiling at me. "Just speak to them already. Tell them about your day."

"Alright."

I scoot down on the bed and lay on my stomach, facing them as I make myself comfortable. "Hey you two. It's your dad again, but hopefully you know that by now. I had a pretty long day today. Your dad's a pretty famous Pro Hero and he spent a lot of time today saving people and stopping bad guys," I say in a gentle tone of voice as I reach out and set my hand on Momo's belly. "I think about you guys a lot when I'm away. Both of you and your mother. I miss having her out there with me, but she's got a different job to do right now and that's making sure you two stay safe and healthy. She's doing an amazing job with it by the way. You guys are getting so big so fast..."

They move beneath my hand, kicking and squirming quickly before settling down. "It'll only be another two more months until you're here with us.. I'm anxious for the day you'll be here. Daddy loves you both but daddy has to wake up early and get back to Hero work in the morning. I love you both so much. Be nice and let your mother sleep through the night."

As I remove my hand and sit up I see that Momo passed out. "Not surprising," I chuckle, moving over to her. I take my jeans off and toss them off the bed, then pull the blankets up and cover us both and shut off the lamp.

"Sleep tight, Beautiful," I whisper as I kiss her forehead.