Rei Todoroki

**Rei Todoroki** (轟 (とどろき) 冷 (れい) , *Todoroki Rei*?)

### **Description**

Rei is the wife of Enji Todoroki and the mother of Toya, Fuyumi, Natsuo and Shoto Todoroki.

Rei, a member of the Himura family, became intertwined with Enji Todoroki's life when he proposed to her family. The union was seen as a great honor, as Enji was considered the next candidate for Japan's No. 1 Hero. Though Rei understood it was a Quirk Marriage, she agreed to marry Enji for the sake of her family's honor, recognizing the significance it held. Initially, she maintained a distant and cold demeanor towards Enji, but during a stroll through the garden, he noticed her fascination with a particular set of flowers and asked if she liked them, to which she replied affirmatively.

Enji's intention in this marriage was to conceive a child who would inherit both his Hellflame Quirk and Rei's Frost Quirk. When Rei was nineteen, they joyfully welcomed twins named Toya and Fuyumi. While neither of them inherited the desired composite Quirk, Fuyumi displayed an ice Quirk even more potent than her mother's, while Toya possessed a fire Quirk that surpassed Enji's Hellflame in terms of raw power. Recognizing their unique abilities, Enji believed that with their Fire and Ice Quirks, his children could surpass All Might.

During their formative years, Enji focused primarily on training Toya, as his fire Quirk was easier to teach and harness. Fuyumi, however, was more reserved, and her training often took a backseat to Enji's attentiveness towards Toya.

As time passed, Toya's Quirk began to inflict severe burns upon his own body whenever he utilized it. This development led Enji to abruptly cease his son's training, convinced it was for Toya's own well-being. Concerned, Rei and Enji visited the hospital in search of answers. The medical professionals revealed that Toya had inherited his mother's physical traits, rendering his body more resistant to freezing temperatures rather than the scorching flames of his powerful fire-based Quirk.

Fuyumi faced similar challenges, as her ice Quirk clashed with her father's heat-resistant nature. Enji regarded both children as failures due to their incompatibilities, marking a significant turning point in the family's dynamics.

Toya's relentless determination pushed him to continue training despite his father's refusal, resulting in increasingly severe burns. Adding to the already strained situation, Enji persisted in his pursuit of having a child who would inherit both Quirks, despite Rei's reluctance to have more children.

Rei expressed her concerns to Enji, believing that having more children would be cruel, particularly because Toya had made his desires clear. Enji dismissed her worries, stating that Toya would not listen to anyone, as he had inherited his father's stubbornness.

Against Rei's wishes, Natsuo was conceived, but he did not meet Enji's desired criteria, inheriting Rei's Quirk without any enhancements or combinations. This situation took a toll on Rei's mental state, while Toya sank further into despair. Several years later, Shoto was born, fulfilling Enji's vision of a child with the Half-Cold Half-Hot Quirk.

Toya struggled to accept that his younger brother would be the one to surpass All Might. Consumed by his disappointment, he intensified his Quirk training, disregarding the burns it inflicted upon him. This eventually led to a heated argument between Toya and Enji at home, witnessed by Rei as she held an infant Shoto.

Enji implored Toya to abandon his dreams once and for all, emphasizing that there was more to life beyond being a hero. Toya, filled with despair, declared that he could not give up, as it was Enji who had ignited his ambitions. He charged towards Shoto with his flames activated, prompting Rei to activate her ice Quirk to intervene. Enji managed to prevent any harm from befalling Shoto, but the incident deeply affected Rei. That night, Enji made the decision to keep their other children away from Shoto.

Enji also informed Rei of his intention to hire someone to watch over the children while he focused on his hero work but stressed the importance of keeping a close eye on Toya. Still haunted by the previous incident, Rei pointedly told Enji that Toya merely wanted his father's acknowledgement, accusing him of evading his responsibilities.

When Shoto turned five, Enji began subjecting him to harsh training. Rei attempted to intervene but was physically assaulted by Enji as a result. Despite the abuse, she remained a source of support for her son, encouraging him to persevere through the difficult times. When Shoto expressed concerns about becoming like his father, she reassured him that he had the power to shape his own future and was not bound by his lineage.
Meanwhile, Toya's situation worsened as he secretly continued his rigorous Quirk training. One day, Rei caught him preparing to venture into the mountains and pleaded with him to play with his classmates. However, Toya rejected her request, stating that he lived in a different world from them. Worried that her son was fixated solely on becoming a hero, Rei advised him to explore beyond the hero realm and discover other aspects of life. She wanted him to experience the real world and develop his own identity.

Toya's anger flared at his mother's words, and he lashed out at her, causing Rei to freeze in shock at his intensity. Toya accused her of being complicit in his existence, believing that she had been sold off to Enji by her own family due to their poverty. Her eldest son's words and the hatred in his eyes deeply affected her, rendering her unable to intervene.

Over time, Toya's secret training caused his Quirk to evolve, enabling him to produce blue flames. He believed that his newfound power would finally earn his father's recognition. However, when Toya confronted Enji about it, he was met with frustration and anger, discovering that his training had caused severe burns on his own body.

Frustrated and enraged, Enji unleashed his anger on Rei, blaming her for not stopping Toya's actions. In the midst of their confrontation, Shoto boldly defended his mother, reproaching his father for bullying her. Unbeknownst to them, their siblings overheard the screaming from their room, doing their best to block out the turmoil. Enji warned Shoto to stay out of the argument.

Recalling Toya's accusations, Rei confessed to Enji that she couldn't prevent him from pursuing his path. Enji, seething with anger, declared that Toya was now her responsibility and that she should deal with him. He forcefully grabbed Rei by the collar of her shirt. Rei began to fear her husband's glare, which soon extended to Toya and Shoto as well.

The abuse inflicted by Enji caused Rei to lose her grip on reality. She started seeing her husband's face in her children, finding it particularly painful to look at Shoto because of the resemblance to his father.

One day, while speaking to her mother on the phone and expressing her inability to provide a stable upbringing for her son, Shoto suddenly appeared at the door. Startled, Rei's fractured mind led her to react impulsively, throwing boiling water from a nearby kettle over Shoto's head, severely burning his face.

In an instant, Rei snapped back to reality, tearfully apologizing to her son and using her ice Quirk in an attempt to alleviate the pain. Shoto harbored no resentment towards his mother for the incident, instead directing his anger towards his father, whom he held responsible for his mother's suffering. Following the incident, Rei was admitted to a psychiatric ward, and the duration of her separation from Shoto remained unknown.

Shortly after these events, the Sekoto Peak incident occurred. Due to his father's neglect, Toya lost control of his enhanced Quirk, engulfing the entire mountain in flames. It was believed that he perished in the conflagration. Upon learning of Toya's fate, Rei suffered a severe relapse, leading to restrictions on Shoto's visits to her in the psychiatric ward.

The day after the U.A. Sports Festival, Shoto visited his mother in the hospital. Rei stared out the window and turned around when he entered. During Shoto's visit, she apologized through tears, and a smile formed on her face as Shoto reassured her that he held no grudges against her. He understood that she had never intended to cause him harm, and he had forgiven her long ago. In that moment, she expressed her desire for his happiness and his calling to save people.

It marked a significant turning point for Shoto, finally enabling him to release the grip of his past and embrace a brighter future. Shoto continued to visit Rei on his days off every Sunday.

Fuyumi and Natsuo would frequently visit their mother in the hospital, bringing her joy. After Enji was announced as the new No. 1 Pro Hero, Fuyumi left extra clothes for her mother, anticipating the cold weather ahead. Rei eagerly looked forward to winter, as she had a deep fondness for it, and she was glad to see Natsuo looking lively.

Natsuo complimented his mother's healthy complexion, and a smile graced Rei's face. She mentioned that their brother Shoto stayed in regular contact with her, sending letters about his school life and friends. It pleased her to know that he was making an effort to catch up with his classmates by completing supplemental Provisional Hero License classes. Natsuo wondered why Shoto didn't send text messages, and Rei explained that cell phones were not permitted in the hospital.

During their conversation, Natsuo abruptly brought up Endeavor's promotion to No. 1 Hero. Fuyumi tried to intervene, not wanting to discuss such a sensitive topic in front of their mother, but Rei allowed Natsuo to continue. Natsuo expressed his frustration with how the outside world remained oblivious to their father's past negligence and abandonment. He couldn't bear the fact that everyone acted as if nothing had happened. Natsuo pointed out that even after ten years, Rei had never received an apology from their father, who seemed to be leaving the past and their blood ties behind.

Contrary to Natsuo's belief, Rei countered that it wasn't entirely true. She revealed that their father had actually visited her on numerous occasions, which surprised both Natsuo and Fuyumi. Rei disclosed that during each visit, he always brought her favorite flowers. She had mentioned her preference for that particular type of flower when they first met. However, they hadn't met face to face yet because Rei still harbored fear, and the doctors advised against it. Despite everything, Rei recognized that her husband wasn't completely forsaking his past or his family. He was making an effort to confront them directly.

On New Year's Eve, Shoto had once again visited Rei, and they had lunch together at the hospital cafeteria. He reflected on how it was the first time in a long while since they had been able to share a meal like that, observing her steady improvement. Shoto also excitedly informed her about finally obtaining his hero license, which brought her immense happiness and filled her with pride.

Some time later, Shoto received a heartfelt letter from Rei. She mentioned her recent outings and the doctors informing her of the possibility of being discharged soon. Rei contemplated the idea of living with her children again, hoping to make amends for past mistakes and rebuild their family bonds.

At a later point, Enji revealed his plan to Fuyumi and Natsuo. He expressed his desire to assist in finding a new home for them and their mother to live together. Enji acknowledged Fuyumi's efforts in trying to mend their relationship and understood that seeing him could potentially trigger a relapse in Rei if she wasn't ready. Consequently, he decided to stay at their old place, providing them with the space and opportunity to facilitate their much-awaited reunion.

During the battle against the Paranormal Liberation Front, Rei remained in her hospital room. She watched the news of Gigantomachia's rampage, and to her shock, the video feed transformed into an image of Dabi. Alongside the world, she witnessed Dabi's revelation that he was actually Toya Todoroki, her eldest son turned Villain responsible for the deaths of over thirty innocent people.

Upon learning this devastating news, Rei was discharged from the mental hospital and joined Fuyumi and Natsuo to visit Enji and Shoto at the hospital. As Shoto's classmates offered comfort, Natsuo and Fuyumi's unexpected arrival surprised Shoto, while Rei quietly appeared in the background.

The family gathered to meet Enji, who apologized and expressed his deep pain. However, before he could finish, Rei interrupted him, questioning his own pain and reminding him that the rest of the family had carried their regrets and guilt far longer. Enji was taken aback by her presence and asked why she was there. Rei replied that she had come to discuss their family and Toya, holding the flower Enji had given her, now turned upside down, in her hand.

They delved into the past events that had led to Dabi's transformation. Rei confronted Enji, denying his claim that he suffered the most and emphasizing that he wasn't the only one who had failed to see their son's pain. She asked why he hadn't gone to Sekoto Peak on the day of Toya's "disappearance." Enji confessed that he hadn't known what to say, and Rei admitted she hadn't known either. Each family member, except for Shoto, expressed their regrets for not doing more to help Toya or resolve the family's issues.

During the all-or-nothing Final War, Rei found herself amidst the chaos alongside her children, Natsuo and Fuyumi, at the Underground Evacuation System beneath U.A. With heroes engaged in a fierce battle against the army of villains, Rei's primary concern was the safety of her family.

As the blocks around them crumbled due to the spies' interference, Gunhead swiftly ordered the evacuation of civilians, including the Todoroki family. U.A. robots assisted in the evacuation process. Just outside, they witnessed the terrifying power of Dabi's Blueflames, unaware that he was on the verge of exploding and endangering everyone nearby.

Rei made a decisive choice, breaking away from her children and instructing Natsuo to take care of Fuyumi. She commanded a robot to take her into the heart of the storm, where Endeavor and Dabi were locked in combat. Natsuo and Fuyumi, refusing to be left behind, followed their mother onto the battlefield, witnessing her valiant efforts to shield herself from the intense heat while attempting to cool down Dabi with her Frost Quirk. Determined to reach their family and help in any way they could, the siblings joined the fight, utilizing their own Quirks.

During the chaos, Rei's apology to Dabi caught his attention, leading her to turn around and realize that Natsuo and Fuyumi had followed her. She desperately yelled at them, urging them not to come any closer. Tearfully, Fuyumi expressed her unwillingness to endure further loss, imploring Toya not to drag everyone down with him. Natsuo joined in, shouting at his older brother to stop causing trouble.

Together, the three of them continued to unleash their icy powers upon Dabi, desperately trying to cool him down. Fuyumi's Quirk, designed to counteract Dabi's heat, should have been a perfect match. However, she held back, torn between avoiding extreme cold that could harm them and her emotional struggle with her twin brother. Despite their valiant efforts, they were unable to prevent the impending explosion as the inferno sphere expanded, threatening to consume everything in its path.

In a critical moment, Hawks arrived at the scene. Having been investigating and tracking Dabi, he understood the imminent danger. Hawks swiftly assessed the situation and devised a plan, using his feathers to create a barrier that shielded Dabi and the Todoroki family from the intense heat. He immediately contacted other heroes, informing them of the dire circumstances and urging the evacuation of the area. Time was of the essence, as Dabi's body teetered on the edge of self-destruction.

The heroes mobilized quickly, working together to clear the evacuation blocks and ensure the safety of the civilians. Within the protective barrier, Endeavor and Rei persisted in their desperate efforts to cool down Dabi. Endeavor reflected on his past mistakes and the pain he had caused his family, seeing this as an opportunity to atone for his sins and protect his loved ones.

Shoto arrived at the scene, accompanied by Air Lock and Atmosphere Binder. Pushing himself to his limits, Shoto unleashed his Great Glacial Aegir, combining fire and ice to envelop Dabi's inferno. Air Lock and Atmosphere Binder utilized their quirks, halting Dabi's self-destruction and causing his flames to dissipate and burn out.

In his final moments, weakened and on the brink of oblivion, Dabi uttered words filled with hatred for Endeavor, his father, and the entire family. As his body succumbed to the intense frost, it froze from the inside-out, partially disintegrating into ash while the rest remained frozen in place.

The Todoroki family grieved the loss of Dabi, each grappling with conflicting emotions. Endeavor, burdened by guilt and sorrow, confronted the enormity of his failures as a father and a hero. Exhausted and injured, Endeavor eventually lost consciousness. Rei and Natsuo, having suffered burns from Dabi's quirk, also succumbed to unconsciousness due to their vulnerability to fire.

Fuyumi, having pushed her quirk to its limits, realized she would likely lose some fingers. Shoto, overwhelmed by exhaustion, followed suit and passed out. Fuyumi, feeling the weight of her twin brother's absence and the solitude of being the only one conscious, succumbed to tears. In her distress, her quirk activated, causing fire to emanate from her chest and intensifying her emotional turmoil.

Atmosphere Binder intervened to help Fuyumi extinguish her fire, as she had yet to gain control over it, inadvertently triggering her ice quirk in the process.

In the hospital, Enji's injuries proved too severe, and he ultimately succumbed to them. This moment evoked a mixture of emotions for Rei.
The intense battle left lasting scars on Natsuo, Rei, and Shoto, with burns serving as painful reminders of the harrowing ordeal they endured. Furthermore, Fuyumi, in her unwavering commitment, sacrificed two fingers on her right hand and three on her left.

Rei, now a widow, inherited Enji's estate, and his assets were divided between her and their surviving children. Rei resumed therapy, acknowledging that while their family bonds had improved, true healing seemed elusive.

### Relationships

**Family**:

Son - Toya Todoroki

Son - Natsuo Todoroki

Daughter - Fuyumi Todoroki

Son - Shoto Todoroki

**Romantic Interests**:

Husband - Enji Todoroki (Widowed)

**Allies**:

**Rivals**:

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