OMG guys! Like I'm gushing from the support and love everyone has given me for this story… like for real! Thank you so, so, so much!

I'm thinking of writing a sister story to this one that follows Bakugo and Kirishima through their turbulent love life in discovering that they're also soulmates… What do you think? Yes? No?

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When They Were Soulmates

Chapter 10: Epilogue

When Izuku was sixteen, he moved into the dorms that UA had created. He lived next to Shoto, and he couldn't have been happier despite the calamities that had summed up their first year in the Hero Academia.

He trained hard, intent on mastering his powerful quirk so that he could keep up with his soulmate and eventually be strong enough to protect him and the world without worry. He knew that with All Might permanently retired, they would have a long road ahead of them.

But, despite his nervous nature. He wasn't as worried as he had been in the past. Todoroki was there to pull him from his anxiety whenever it overwhelmed him with doubt and depression. The dual user would tell him that heroes always save the day with a smile on their face, and that no matter what, Izuku was his personal hero.

It was also around this time, that Izuku and Bakugo's turbulent friendship became more solidified, Kirishima having a great deal to do with the sudden change. The redhead had followed Bakugo after eavesdropping on his and Midoriya's conversation and confronted him.

Though Katsuki resisted at first, spending weeks brooding and insisting he was fine on his own, Izuku and Todoroki encouraged them whenever they could, and eventually, the blonde caved, exposing his soul mark to Eijiro.

They ended up going on a double date with Todoroki and Midoriya, which, although a disaster, brought all four closer in the end.

When Izuku turned eighteen, he graduated from UA alongside the rest of Class 1-A and dived headfirst into the world of Pro Hero's and their villain counterparts. He and Todoroki moved into an apartment together and quickly took over Endeavors Hero Agency, recruiting all of their old classmates as well as students from Class 1-B, Shinso from General Studies, and Hatsume from the Support Course.

Midoriya fought hard, going tooth and nail with every villain that dared to raise its head anywhere in the world, quickly gaining popularity and rising in the Hero ranks. It wasn't always easy though. There were often heated fights between him and his lover that resulted in crying and screaming fits.

Mostly, these arguments centered around one being terrified of losing the other, especially with how reckless Midoriya could get when he selflessly threw himself into battles. But they always made up afterward, holding each other close as their bodies and souls connected in a passion unrivaled by any other couple, soulmates or not.

When Shoto turned sixteen, he found peace in his life. He'd moved in with Midoriya and the other students at the UA dorms and finally took his advice on turning his father in. The man would be serving quite a few years in prison for how he'd abused his wife and children. Shoto also managed to visit his mother every week, bringing Izuku along and doting on him.

It was also during this time, that his soulmate explained to him why he of all people shared heartbreak. Todoroki was stunned to learn that Izuku had been born quirkless and that he had to deal with that crushing news when he was only four years old, only to have his heart broken again by All Might when he was fourteen.

It had been a tearful night, with Midoriya desperately clinging to Todoroki's chest and begging him not to be disappointed in him—pleading with him not to leave even though one day he'd be quirkless once more. But it was unnecessary; the dual user couldn't have cared less that his soulmate wasn't born with a quirk and promised him that nothing would change the way he felt.

Shoto was happy that All Might had reconsidered, and that he'd helped pull Midoriya out of despair, but that also left him riddled with self-hatred because he'd hurt the boy even more than anyone ever could. He still felt guilty for how he'd treated his soulmate after the Sports Festival, knowing that his words had cut him deeply in ways he was only now able to understand.

Todoroki often let the mossy-haired boy know that he struggled with himself over his outburst. But Midoriya would always encourage him and remind him to rub his mark if he ever started to doubt their connection.

He fought hard too, equally as determined to become a Pro that was different than his father. One who would take care of people because they needed it and not for the fame and prestige. Mostly, he trained to use his fire side, proving to Midoriya that his scarred arm had gotten through to him.

When Shoto was eighteen, he'd been nervous about asking his lover if they could fill the still unstable position as head of the Endeavor Hero Agency. Many people were worried that he would end up exactly like his father, ruling over them with a Hellfire fist.

But Midoriya was understanding and excited to take the plunge, reminding Todoroki that he was loved unconditionally. So, he fought alongside the dopy teen, watching his back when he became reckless and scolding him afterward. He too rose in the Hero ranks.

Working alongside his comrades from high school did wonders for his social skills, and he finally lightened up, even working up the courage to ask Bakugo and Kirishima what their mark signified. Turns out, while his and Midoriya's showed their connection through heartbreak, the other soulmate hero duo shared insecurity.

Kirishima had cut his eye with his own quirk as a child, and soon became worried that it wouldn't be enough to make him a hero, while Bakugo had gotten a healthy dose of reality when 'quirkless Deku' had also gotten in to UA, making him wonder if he really was all that special.

When Izuku and Shoto were both twenty-five, everything was different. The past generations of Hero's had moved aside for them and their friends, and they lead the charge against the new wave of villains. All Might would drop by on them occasionally to see how they fared but knew there really wasn't any need; they were full-fledged hero's now.

Around this time, Izuku became the Number One Hero 'Deku', and was idolized even more than All Might had been as the Symbol of Peace, his signature wobbly grin plastered on shirts and other memorabilia.

Todoroki slipped into second place, taking Endeavor's old spot. Reporters would ask him how he felt about being less popular than Midoriya, noting that being upstaged by All Might had driven his father to do terrible things. He'd just give a soft smile and reply: 'How could I honestly compete with someone so perfect and adorable. Of course he's loved by everyone.'

Todoroki used his fire side almost as much as his ice and even made strides to forgive his father. He'd go see him in prison sometimes, either taking Izuku with him or holding his mark the whole time, and he'd say what he needed to. He'd been able to get his mother out of the mental institution as well, the woman now lived with Fuyumi, his elder sister.

Izuku loved going over to visit them, all four Todoroki children and Mrs. Todoroki together was a lot of fun in his opinion, and sometimes, even Inko would go too.

Midoriya had also been able to break free of his insecurities. He no longer doubted his power or who he was, and he never had to worry about whether or not his soulmate loved him because he was shown every night.

He and Bakugo had even become good friends again, though the blonde retained his signature explosive and abrasive attitude, it no longer had the ill will and bite that it had when they were younger. So, Izuku was able to forgive him for his abuse and move forward.

When Izuku and Shoto turned twenty-seven, the dual user began acting strangely. Midoriya would pester him about his behavior and rub his mark constantly throughout the day without receiving an answer.

Weeks passed, and one fateful night everything fell into place. Deku came home after a particularly long day of hero work to find their apartment a mess of ice, scorch marks, and puddles of water. In the center of the chaos was Todoroki, sitting on the ground with a defeated and embarrassment filled face.

"What the hell happened?" Izuku screeched, rushing over to him with worry. It had been years since the boy had lost control of his quirk, which is exactly what looked like had happened.

Todoroki's eye twitched in annoyance, glaring at the mess his failed cooking had left in the kitchen as well as the broken vase of flowers that were still laying frosted on the living room floor.

"I tried to cook you dinner but I was nervous and didn't pay attention so it caught on fire… I tried to put it out with my ice and then there was ice everywhere… so I used my heat quirk to melt it. Now the apartment is flooded…" he explained, patting the soaked carpet for emphasis.

Izuku was at a loss, torn between laughing at the calamity that was around them and pulling his lover into a hug to comfort him. "Why were you cooking for me? You prefer cleaning after I cook… Is this about what's been making you act so strangely? Will you tell me what's wrong now?"

Shoto took a deep breath, and reached into his pocket, retrieving a small box that he then opened for Midoriya. "I've been trying to come up with a good way to ask you to marry me…" he explained, showing him the simple silver band.

Izuku paused for a moment to look around once more before breaking into the most brilliant smile Todoroki had ever seen. He tackled the dual user soon after, kissing him and repeating 'yes' over and over with enthusiasm only he could be capable of.

Months later they had a small ceremony in the spring, surrounded by their friends and families. Todoroki asked his sister to be his best man and all was calm for him.

Midoriya on the other hand, had a riot starting with Ochaco, Iida, and Bakugo all claiming dibs. They all had their reasons: Katsuki was his first friend and had helped him get back together with Shoto, Tenya would ensure everything was taken care of in true class representative style along with citing their Stain incident, and Uraraka insisted that as his first UA friend and partner in all things non-Todoroki related, the job was hers.

They ended up sharing the title with pride and made planning and executing the event a breeze, even recruiting heroes from around the world to guard the ceremony and beef up patrols while the top two Pros were away on their honeymoon.

The entirety of Class 1-A swooped into action on their command, Momo making all the decorations and outfits, Sato baking their cake, Jiro handling music and photography… And Bakugo didn't blow up a single thing the entire day.

Of course, Kirishima and Uraraka grabbed the bouquet, each looking to their respective partners with clear intent. Katsuki and Tsu could only agree with secret excitement as they tried to plan their own perfect marriages.

When Izuku and Shoto turned 33, they decided to start a family. They adopted a little boy and girl and couldn't have been more pleased with their lives.

They maintained their friendships from high school and helped to groom the future generations of heroes. Their families supported them and their mentors were jumping at the opportunity to babysit *cough, cough, DadZawa and DadMight, cough, cough*.

Most importantly, however, the hero couple had never hidden their relationship or soulmate status again after coming so close to losing it. They wore it as armor, and everyone in the world envied their union and strength, both when engaged in battle, and as lovers.

The small black heart that had once been cracked slowly changed on their skin, healed smooth through their connection and mutual agreement to never let the other suffer again. So, they faced the future without fear, because when they were soulmates, nothing could ever hurt them.

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~The End~

No, I'm not a mouse, and no, I'm not sorry for how cheesy that ending was. LOL. Deal with it bro!

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