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That night, Izuku tries his best to mask his anxiety as Kacchan has kindly cooked each of their packmates’ favourite food. Today, Katsuki also had an off day which he spent cleaning the house, dealing with the pups and cooking.
For Izuku he made a Katsudon, for Tenya Beef Stew, for Shoucchan Zaru Soba (from scratch), for Hitoshi he made a cheese in hamburger (like Eren) and for himself, he made a super spicy curry rice.
As for the pups, he made chinjao rosu or beef and green capsicum stir fry for Katsuma, chicken pot pie for Kouta, beef and broccoli stir fry for Mahoro and yakisoba or fried noodles for Eri. Today Katsuma cried a lot and Mahoro was a brat so Katsuki ended up punishing them by making a food with veggies that they don’t like.
“Mahoro, eat your veggies!” Kacchan barks at his daughter who replies by sticking her tongue.
“Mahoro-chan, you won’t become a hero if you don’t eat your veggie” Eri, as a good sister reprimands her petulant younger sister.
“But Eri-nee, broccoli doesn’t taste good” she pouts.
“But it is rich in nutrients and it will help you to grow strong like daddy” Izuku smiles.
“Daddy likes broccoli?” she asks curiously.
“Tch, of course!” Kacchan snickers.
“Yeah, I can see that” Hitoshi smirks as he sends a glance to both Kacchan and Izuku, implying that Kacchan has been liking Izuku ever since they were children.
“Hicchan!” Izuku flusters.
“Shut it, brainwash! There is no way I like that stupid nerd when he was a child!” he seethes.
“Sure, whatever helps you sleep at night” Hitoshi rolls his eyes.
“Damn you” Kacchan grits his teeth.
“Hey, hey Katsuki. Don’t say bad words in front of the pups” Eijiro pats his shoulder while grinning.
“Agree, it is most unbecoming of a good parent to say profanities in front of growing pups” Tenya karate chops the air.
“Grow up, Katsuki” Shouto just mocks him with a monotone voice while continuing slurping his soba without a care in the world.
Izuku lets out a chuckle seeing how the family interact.
“What’s funny, Deku?!” Kacchan barks.
“No, it’s just… I love you all, that’s all” as he spontaneously says it.
“Hahahaha, I guess this is what we call happy family” Eijiro lets out a laugh which makes everyone in the table laughs in unison, except Kacchan who pouts. Even Shoucchan lets out a chuckle.
“Mahoro-nee, I can eat your broccoli if you want” the sweet angel, Katsuma offers.
“Katsuma, you better eat your capsicum before offering to eat other’s veggies” Kouta teases.
“B-but…” Katsuma stutters.
“Kouta is right, Katsuma. Eri-nee has said that you won’t grow up big and strong like daddies if you don’t eat your veggies” Izuku chimes in.
Katsuma looks like he wants to cry as he picks up the green capsicum slice from his plate of chinjao rosu (beef and green capsicum stir fry) and eats it.
“Good boy” Izuku pats his head and Katsuma beams at him.
Mahoro pouts and hurriedly eats her own veggies “Mommy, look! I can also eat my veggies” she said proudly before choking on her broccoli.
“Stupid brat!” Katsuki instantly helps by patting her back to help her release the broccoli.
“Barf!” finally she managed to puke the broccoli.
“Oh my god” Izuku hurriedly hugs his pup.
“Gosh, don’t scare me like that” he scolds.
“I’m sorry, mommy…” as she cries.
“It’s ok, my love. It’s ok… Please be more careful next time. Always chew 30 times, ok?” he continues by rubbing circles on her back.
After the scare, the rest of Izuku’s husbands tuck their own kid into the bed before going on their own room.
In this house, each alpha has their own room and usually Izuku has the choice to spend the night with the alpha or sleep in his own room.
They also are keeping track of their own rut’s schedule when Izuku will help his husband and they will help him during his heat which coincidentally last for 5 days each 2 months.
As for today, Izuku will spend the night with Tenya.
Izuku himself is currently pandering his own thought while laying down Tenya’s king sized bed. He is concentrating not to release any distress pheromone or his mates will worry.
“Oh, you’re here” Tenya just finishes showering as he exiting the ensuite bathroom only wearing a bathrobe.
“Yes… I’m so tired” Izuku lets out a sigh.
Tenya smiles at him as he lays down next to him.
“Is it ok if we just cuddle and sleep?” Izuku feels guilty but he really is not in the mood after hearing the news.
“Of course,” Tenya ruffles his hair.
Izuku snuggles closer as he rests his head on Tenya’s well-built chest.
“How was your day?” izuku asks.
“Same old, chasing robbers, mentoring new sidekicks. Oh, Tensei said hi, by the way” he says.
“Been awhile since we had a lunch with him, maybe we can set up a lunch your family soon. I mean, my heat is two weeks away” Izuku teases as Tenya blushes.
“O-of course! I’ll let them know” he tries to regain his composure.
Izuku chuckles looking at how adorable his big alpha husband is.
“I love you, Tenya” he breathes in Tenya’s comforting pine scent as he closes his eyes.
Tenya kisses Izuku’s forehead before sang “I love you too, my omega”.
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The next day, Musutafu Municipal Hospital
Izuku is looking at the results while tears are flowing from his eyes.
“I’m really sorry, Mr. Midoriya” the beta female doctor, Akimoto-sensei, apologises.
“C-could you explain it once more about this ailment?” Izuku asks.
“Certainly. It is called malignant cells tumor in quirk factor. It seems like you actually have a quirk but it is dormant and the quirk factor cells are multiplying rapidly and begins to attack healthy cells in your lungs. It may be mistaken as a lung cancer which is easily treatable in this day and age but it is not” she explains.
“How much is the chance of survival?” Izuku bravely asks.
“It is a rare type of cancer, the data is pretty scarce but roughly 5%” she looks at him sympathetically.
“I see…. What are my options?” he asks.
“Since this disease is fairly new and rare, there are no 100% effective treatment yet. However, a chemotherapy will help prolonging your life span” she says.
“Ok, which stadium?” izuku is sniffling now. The doctor gives him a tissue and puts the tissue box next to him.
“Thank you” he says.
“No problem. As for your question, Stadium 4” she answers. Izuku knows what that mean, it means that the cancer has spread.
“How much longer do I have?” he finally asks.
The doctor lets out a sigh. It is never easy to tell bad news.
“A year maximum” she says.
To Be Continued