#dkbk age-gap Izuku was 10 years old when he watched his village...
Elle Cross ✨@Ellecross0
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Dec 02, 2025
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#dkbk age-gap
Izuku was 10 years old when he watched his village burned. When all of the houses were burning, he couldn't do anything except tremble and weep.
He couldn't even save his own mother, whose last words to him were to run. So that's what Izuku did, he ran.
Izuku was 10 years old when he watched his village burned. When all of the houses were burning, he couldn't do anything except tremble and weep.
He couldn't even save his own mother, whose last words to him were to run. So that's what Izuku did, he ran.
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He ran and ran until Toshinori Yagi found him barefoot and nearly dying from exhaustion and thirst in the middle of the forest.
For the life of him, he did not know how how he was running. He didn't care.
For the life of him, he did not know how how he was running. He didn't care.
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His little feet were caked with mud and bleeding, Toshinori took him in, washed his feet, gave him new clothes and fed him.
Izuku could already read and write, but it's of his own language. So Toshinori taught him a different one, the same language that Toshinori spoke.
Izuku could already read and write, but it's of his own language. So Toshinori taught him a different one, the same language that Toshinori spoke.
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That was more than enough for Izuku, but Toshinori didn't stop there. He taught Izuku mathematics, science, history and when they're studying, Izuku would be solving puzzles on top of the tall linden trees in their forest instead.
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By this time, he had already accepted Toshinori as the father he had prayed for. Despite what happened, Izuku considered himself lucky that he survived and that he was given another chance.
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Izuku was 12 when he started wondering, what on earth did Toshinori do for a living?
There was an abundance of wild animals to hunt and plants to forage in the forest, so they had no problem with regards to their survival.
There was an abundance of wild animals to hunt and plants to forage in the forest, so they had no problem with regards to their survival.
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But once every month, Toshinori would run him through their procedure of 'what to do when Izuku is alone at home' and then Toshinori would leave him by himself for days. The length of days varied, but Toshinori would not be away for more than two weeks.
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And that was more than fine for Izuku. Because although his teacher lived alone, he had an impressive collection of books in his library.
By the time he was 13, he had read all of it. He had also been trained by Toshinori on how to properly hunt. He knew their forest by heart.
By the time he was 13, he had read all of it. He had also been trained by Toshinori on how to properly hunt. He knew their forest by heart.
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He could tell the time by chirping of the birds, or how long before a storm approached by the way the trees swayed along with the wind.
When Toshinori would come back home, he'd bring Izuku new books.
When Toshinori would come back home, he'd bring Izuku new books.
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Izuku had asked to come, on multiple instances, but Toshinori firmly said no. His teacher was usually gentle with his words, but when Izuku insisted that he'd go along on his travels, Izuku was scolded for the first time, worry .. and fear in Toshinori's eyes.
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Izuku is 15 years old when he sets foot on the Bakugou kingdom for the first time. This is the kingdom that Toshinori serves, he says.
It is amazing. The roads are lined with stones, not just dirt. Flags bearing the Bakugou family's crest are placed in front of the houses.
It is amazing. The roads are lined with stones, not just dirt. Flags bearing the Bakugou family's crest are placed in front of the houses.
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They have merchants, selling all sorts of fruits and trinkets that Izuku only read about. They have more than three blacksmiths! There's a tea house, there are taverns, toy stores, tailors, armory, and store that sells lamps?! LAMPS?!?
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Izuku only had candles to light up his night-reading! Toshinori says that they can visit later, but first they must meet the royal family.
"Are we in trouble, Toshinori-san?"
"Are we in trouble, Toshinori-san?"
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Toshinori only chuckles, "No, my boy. We are here because I am one of the advisors to the Bakugou family."
Izuku almost falls off his horse. "Sorry, Mighty." He pats his horse on the side gently as an apology. That is a lot to take.
Izuku almost falls off his horse. "Sorry, Mighty." He pats his horse on the side gently as an apology. That is a lot to take.
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Being an advisor to a royal famliy meant that he must have been a big deal.
He later learns that Toshinori was a general to the Bakugou's army. The most successful one and the one who retired with the highest of honors the whole kingdom could give.
He later learns that Toshinori was a general to the Bakugou's army. The most successful one and the one who retired with the highest of honors the whole kingdom could give.
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But if that is the case, why is Toshnori living in the forest in seclusion? Izuku almost asks his teacher, but he gets distracted when he sees a .... "IS THAT A LIBRARY?!"
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"Come on, Izuku. We will be late." Toshinori drags Mighty's reins and Izuku with him to help them move along.
Izuku will never forget how he gasps with awe at the height of the castle walls. It's fortified and built with massive, rectangular stones.
Izuku will never forget how he gasps with awe at the height of the castle walls. It's fortified and built with massive, rectangular stones.
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From the top, the Bakugou Family flags sway along to the gentle breeze. It's vivid red and visible from a long distance. In the middle of it is bright, golden dragon.
"Do you remember your lessons on etiquette towards royalty?" Toshinori rides his horse next to Izuku's.
"Do you remember your lessons on etiquette towards royalty?" Toshinori rides his horse next to Izuku's.
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He's still staring straight ahead as they pass under the castle's main gates.
"Yes..?" There were more than 2 thick books about it. Because royal family etiquette also varied depending on the family, of course!
"What's the most important thing when speaking to the Bakugou's?"
"Yes..?" There were more than 2 thick books about it. Because royal family etiquette also varied depending on the family, of course!
"What's the most important thing when speaking to the Bakugou's?"
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"Never speak if you're not spoken to."
"...and?"
"Always start or end with, 'your majesty' or 'your highness'."
"and... for you?"
Izuku gives him a wry smile, "... not to be smart-ass."
"That's my boy." Toshinori pats him on the back.
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"...and?"
"Always start or end with, 'your majesty' or 'your highness'."
"and... for you?"
Izuku gives him a wry smile, "... not to be smart-ass."
"That's my boy." Toshinori pats him on the back.
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Izuku swears his mouth has been hanging open since they set foot on the kingdom. Everything he's seen has been so impressive, massive and sometimes excessive.
But to see all of it, all crammed together in a busy and modern city, is still a sight to behold.
But to see all of it, all crammed together in a busy and modern city, is still a sight to behold.
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People always seem to be in a rush, they always have somewhere to go and must be there at a certain time.
Even their stable, where the guards told them to leave their horses in, is also massive. It probably can house at least 300 horses!
Even their stable, where the guards told them to leave their horses in, is also massive. It probably can house at least 300 horses!
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Izuku guides Mighty and Toshinori's horse, Starlight to one of the stalls in the stable. Toshinori waits by the gate to catch up with one of the guards that he seems to be good friends with.
"We'll be back. Don't run away from us, ok?" Izuku whispers to Mighty.
"We'll be back. Don't run away from us, ok?" Izuku whispers to Mighty.
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Migthy gives a huff.
"Neigh!" Izuku grins. He's the only one who ever appreciates his own jokes.
"Neigh!" Izuku grins. He's the only one who ever appreciates his own jokes.
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Izuku and Toshinori are walking back to the entrace of castle and Izuku is anticipating all the magnificence of the towering above them when the sound of children crying catches his attention.
To the side, right before the castle entrance is a kid with brown hair.
To the side, right before the castle entrance is a kid with brown hair.
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He's on the ground, crying for his toy to be returned. It looks like his bully, the boy with blond hair is dangling a wrangled teddy bear in front of him. There are two other boys behind him, all laughing at the crying child.
They can't be more than 9 or 10 years old.
They can't be more than 9 or 10 years old.
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"You want your toy?! Well, this is mine now! Because I said so!" The blond boy scoffs.
"Yeah, you tell him, Katsuki!" The other boy cheers behind him.
Izuku immediately stalks in their direction. "HEY!
"Yeah, you tell him, Katsuki!" The other boy cheers behind him.
Izuku immediately stalks in their direction. "HEY!
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What do you think you're doing?" He shouts and all of the children look back at him. Izuku doesn't notice it, but everyone else, including the guards and the passers-by all stare at him in shock.
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Without really thinking about it, Izuku grabs the dusty toy from the shocked blond kid's hand (Katsuki, right? That's his name according to the other kid.) and gives it to the other child.
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He seems to have stopped crying, but he's just staring at Izuku with wide eyes, unmoving and not taking the toy from Izuku.
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Before Izuku can ask anything, the blond kid moves quickly and stomps on his foot. "What do you think you're doing?! Do you know who I am? My father will hear about this"
Izuku shoves him on instinct and the boy falls on his butt on the ground.
Izuku shoves him on instinct and the boy falls on his butt on the ground.
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"You're a bully, that's what you are!"
Izuku also doesn't notice the crowd gasping around them and Toshinori coming over to him and dragging him away with his arm.
"IZUKU!!" That's Toshinori's urgent voice. Izuku immediately backs away. What's all the fuss?
Izuku also doesn't notice the crowd gasping around them and Toshinori coming over to him and dragging him away with his arm.
"IZUKU!!" That's Toshinori's urgent voice. Izuku immediately backs away. What's all the fuss?
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It's just kids and Izuku defended a kid being bullied.
Then with sudden clarity, Izuku remembers the Bakugou royal family-tree. That was in a diagram in the Royal Family Bloodlines volume 31, page 76.
Bakugou Masaru is married to Mitsuki and their first born, Bakugou Katsuki.
Then with sudden clarity, Izuku remembers the Bakugou royal family-tree. That was in a diagram in the Royal Family Bloodlines volume 31, page 76.
Bakugou Masaru is married to Mitsuki and their first born, Bakugou Katsuki.
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Izuku glances at the worried look from Toshinori and the menacing, approaching guards coming near them.
"Ah, damn it."
In his first day in the Bakugou kingdom, Midoriya Izuku picks a fight with the prince.
"Ah, damn it."
In his first day in the Bakugou kingdom, Midoriya Izuku picks a fight with the prince.
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TBC
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When Izuku imagined that he'd be standing before the king and queen, it would be because he became one of the kingdom's greatest heroes!
He did not think it'd be because he picked a fight with their little prince.
He did not think it'd be because he picked a fight with their little prince.
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So much for his grand fantasy that he'd be in the good graces of the royal family. Now he's here with Toshinori in the middle of the throne room with his head bowed down, one knee on the ground as a sign of respect.
His hands are trembling as he grips on his satchel.
His hands are trembling as he grips on his satchel.
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His heart shrivels a little with regret when he remembers his excitement packing for this trip. His favorite books are still snug and safe in it.
Are they going to execute him? They should spare Toshinori. It's only Izuku's fault for being impulsive.
Are they going to execute him? They should spare Toshinori. It's only Izuku's fault for being impulsive.
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He can't help it, there was a child who looked like he needed help. Izuku's mother raised him to always extend help when he can.
He's startled at the sound of shuffling, but he fights the urge to look up. The queen walks towards them with footsteps muffled by the plush carpet.
He's startled at the sound of shuffling, but he fights the urge to look up. The queen walks towards them with footsteps muffled by the plush carpet.
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She pauses before Izuku. Her shoes are adorned with tiny little gems that glitter under the sunlight, and the laces that hold it tight, are coated in gold.
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The craftsmanship is so facinating and Izuku chooses to focus on that to resist the urge to look up, and to justify himself that he was just defending a...
"I heard," Queen Mitsuki starts, Izuku visibly flinches, "you pushed my son?"
"Y-yes, your majesty."
"I heard," Queen Mitsuki starts, Izuku visibly flinches, "you pushed my son?"
"Y-yes, your majesty."
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His palm hurts from squeezing his fist so tight.
"And why did you do that?" Her voice is so soothing, yet so intimidating.
"Because he forcefully took another child's toy and he said it was his because he, 'said so'." Izuku almost forgets, "your highness."
"And why did you do that?" Her voice is so soothing, yet so intimidating.
"Because he forcefully took another child's toy and he said it was his because he, 'said so'." Izuku almost forgets, "your highness."
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"And why is that a problem?"
"Because it's not his." Before he's even aware of what he's doing, Izuku tilts his head up and stares up at the queen. "...your highness."
"Because it's not his." Before he's even aware of what he's doing, Izuku tilts his head up and stares up at the queen. "...your highness."
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This is it. He is digging his own grave. This is Izuku's downfall. He hopes that they'll allow his books in the dungeon, IF they decide to spare his life.
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He's had a good life despite the attack in his village. He could have died alone in the middle of the towering trees in the forest, but instead, salvation came for him in the form of Toshinori.
He was given care, knowledge and love that he didn't ask for.
He was given care, knowledge and love that he didn't ask for.
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He's seen the "city" and he'd had a mighty horse! That's more than what other people probably will ever enjoy in their lifetime.
Toshinori tenses right next to Izuku, "Your majesty..." Please, Toshinori. He doesn't have to be dragged into Izuku's mess!
Toshinori tenses right next to Izuku, "Your majesty..." Please, Toshinori. He doesn't have to be dragged into Izuku's mess!
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Izuku waits for the verdict, 'off with his head!' or something similar, but instead, the queen grants him something, that Izuku later learns is valued so much more than her pardon - a genuine smile.
"I like you, Midoriya Izuku." The queen says.
"I like you, Midoriya Izuku." The queen says.
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What?! Izuku must have misheard. He's about to voice it out loud, but someone else does it for him.
"WHAT??!!" A smaller, familiar voice reacts all the way from the other side of the throne room.
"WHAT??!!" A smaller, familiar voice reacts all the way from the other side of the throne room.
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It's the little prince Katsuki, who seems to have failed at hiding himself behind the thick curtains in the throne room. His little feet have trailed mud after him, all over the carpet.
The queen doesn't even spare a look at her son.
The queen doesn't even spare a look at her son.
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"While I never appreciate a show of disrespect for royalty, I have a fondness for those who are brave to act upon their moral principles."
She keeps talking as she sits back at her throne, right next to the king. Izuku finally gets a good look at both of them.
She keeps talking as she sits back at her throne, right next to the king. Izuku finally gets a good look at both of them.
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Unlike other royal families, at least the ones whose portraits were drawn in the History of the Royal familes book, King Masaru and Queen Mitsuki have thrones of the same size and are placed on the same level, indicating that they are equal when it comes to ruling their kingdom.
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King Masaru's whole demeanor is so soft-spoken, kind and gentle. And when he speaks, it compels him to listen.
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"You strike me as someone with a good moral compass, Midoriya Izuku." The king tells him, "It doesn't come as a surprise to me that you are the chosen student of our bravest and wisest general." He gestures a nod at Toshinori.
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Did they know that Toshinori didn't exactly have a choice? Izuku was thrown into Toshinori's hands because Izuku had nowhere to go! Toshinori didn't choose him.
"Rise, both of you." King Masaru says.
"Rise, both of you." King Masaru says.
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"Let it be known that starting today, Midoriya Izuku is officially under General Toshinori Yagi's guardianship. Izuku will accompany and assist Toshinori in his missions for the kingdom and he will learn his knowledge and skills for posterity."
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Izuku tries to stand up straight and still, but internally, his world is spinning.
Is this really happening? One moment, he's bracing himself for a lifetime of imprisonment, and now he's going to go on adventures with Toshinori?
Is this really happening? One moment, he's bracing himself for a lifetime of imprisonment, and now he's going to go on adventures with Toshinori?
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He had long dreamt of exploring the world and learning new things. Oh how his mother would have been proud of him!
Excuse him but .... how is so lucky?
Izuku starts to cry.
"Izuku..." Toshinori places a hand on his shoulder, "My boy, it's going to be alright."
Excuse him but .... how is so lucky?
Izuku starts to cry.
"Izuku..." Toshinori places a hand on his shoulder, "My boy, it's going to be alright."
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When he's reigned in his emotions, and his tears stop spilling, he bows as low as he can and thanks the king and queen. He'll never forget them for their generosity. Izuku swears his life for the family.
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When Izuku and Toshinori are dismissed, they make their way out of the throne room.
But, prince Katsuki chases after him and blocks his way out. His mother calls out to him, annoyed and obviously losing her patience. ('Katsuki! Come back here!')
But, prince Katsuki chases after him and blocks his way out. His mother calls out to him, annoyed and obviously losing her patience. ('Katsuki! Come back here!')
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"Well? Are you not going to apologize to me?" He folds his arms in front of his chest, a little pout on his face. If he's not such a brat, Izuku would have called him 'cute'.
He wants to say something, but hey, he should let this go. Luck is still on his side.
He wants to say something, but hey, he should let this go. Luck is still on his side.
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He's about to say something polite, to 'please excuse me, my prince.' but the queen beats him to it.
"Have you not been paying attention, you brat?! He has nothing to apologize for!"
"Have you not been paying attention, you brat?! He has nothing to apologize for!"
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Then the king adds, "You, on the other hand Katsuki, owe an apology to your friend for stealing his toy, and to the cleaning staff because you dragged all the mud from the garden and onto the carpet."
"Get your royal butt here, we need to talk!"
"Get your royal butt here, we need to talk!"
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Izuku tries to keep himself together to stop from laughing out loud.
Prince Katsuki. Izuku looks forward to see him grow up.
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Prince Katsuki. Izuku looks forward to see him grow up.
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From the top
Elle Cross ✨@Ellecross0
#dkbk age-gap
Izuku was 10 years old when he watched his village burned. When all of the houses were burning, he couldn't do anything except tremble and weep.
He couldn't even save his own mother, whose last words to him were to run. So that's what Izuku did, he ran.
Izuku was 10 years old when he watched his village burned. When all of the houses were burning, he couldn't do anything except tremble and weep.
He couldn't even save his own mother, whose last words to him were to run. So that's what Izuku did, he ran.
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Toshinori and Izuku are not given a mission yet, exactly. However, it is clear that they need to rest. Travelling from their refuge in the forest, up to the borders of the kingdom, easily takes almost two days.
They're staying in a small inn with lively tavern below it.
They're staying in a small inn with lively tavern below it.
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Izuku, being a light sleeper, would have been worried, but he's so tired and relieved! He knows he will be able to sleep through anything now.
After the whole ordeal with Prince Katsuki, and the whiplash of emotions, Izuku is more than just physically exhausted.
After the whole ordeal with Prince Katsuki, and the whiplash of emotions, Izuku is more than just physically exhausted.
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The exhaustion creeps all the way deep down his bones. He can't wait to scrub himself clean and lie down.
This doesn't stop him from dropping by the local library though. When Izuku gets Mighty and Starlight secured and fed at the stables by the inn, he sprints to the library!
This doesn't stop him from dropping by the local library though. When Izuku gets Mighty and Starlight secured and fed at the stables by the inn, he sprints to the library!
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Oh what joy! He'll be able to choose his own books!
The moment he opens the door and he sets foot inside, the smell of books permeates every corner of his brain and almost delivers him to eurphoria.
The moment he opens the door and he sets foot inside, the smell of books permeates every corner of his brain and almost delivers him to eurphoria.
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If he can bottle this smell, he would. Then he'd sparingly use it on his loneliest moments.
He browses the shelves quickly, knowing full well that he can come back here tomorrow. He audibly gasps when he sees the Volume 29 of the "Academy of Heroes".
He browses the shelves quickly, knowing full well that he can come back here tomorrow. He audibly gasps when he sees the Volume 29 of the "Academy of Heroes".
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He grabs it immediately, and holds it tight against his chest.
First of all, there are more than 12 volumes?! Toshinori's collection was so limited. He relunctantly puts Volume 29 back as he really should look for the volume 13 first.
First of all, there are more than 12 volumes?! Toshinori's collection was so limited. He relunctantly puts Volume 29 back as he really should look for the volume 13 first.
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When his curiousity is sated, and the 13th volume of "Academy of Heroes" is in his hands, he makes a beeline to the counter. The librarian, or at least he thinks it's the librarian, is fast asleep with his head on the desk.
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He has long black hair with thin, white scarf rolled around his neck, almost covering half of his face.
Izuku cautiously pokes on his shoulder. "Uhmmmmmm..... excuse me, sir."
The librarian snorts, and sits up immediately, "What do you want?!"
Izuku cautiously pokes on his shoulder. "Uhmmmmmm..... excuse me, sir."
The librarian snorts, and sits up immediately, "What do you want?!"
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"Are you the librarian? I would like to borrow this one, please. How much is the borrowing fee?"
The librarian squints his eyes at him. Wow. He looks just as tired as Izuku, if not worse. "You're the traveler who pushed the prince, aren't you?"
The librarian squints his eyes at him. Wow. He looks just as tired as Izuku, if not worse. "You're the traveler who pushed the prince, aren't you?"
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Crap. Of course word travels fast around here. "uhhh..." He won't be able to borrow the book, won't he?
"It's free of charge. I know where you're staying. Take care of the book or I'll hang you by your thumbs, understand? Return it before you leave the city."
"It's free of charge. I know where you're staying. Take care of the book or I'll hang you by your thumbs, understand? Return it before you leave the city."
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Okay.. that is a lot. But Izuku thanks him anyway. "Ahh, thank you, uhm... "
"Aizawa."
"Aizawa-san..." Izuku practices the name on his tongue. He bows to thank him and right when he's about to walk out, something catches his eye. It's on the glass shelf behind the librarian.
"Aizawa."
"Aizawa-san..." Izuku practices the name on his tongue. He bows to thank him and right when he's about to walk out, something catches his eye. It's on the glass shelf behind the librarian.
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There are handmade, leather-bound journals, sitting behind the glass in their quiet magnificence. Izuku's eyes widen. THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
Aizawa follows his gaze, "I can lend you the book for free, but those journals are too expensive to give away."
Aizawa follows his gaze, "I can lend you the book for free, but those journals are too expensive to give away."
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Izuku finds out that the price for it is probably more than what they're paying for in the inn. He can't justify spending that amount of money. He sighs and lets it go.
That night, Izuku doesn't even get the chance to open the book. As soon as his head hits the pillow, he's out.
That night, Izuku doesn't even get the chance to open the book. As soon as his head hits the pillow, he's out.
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No matter how hard he wishes to dream of love and nice things, his subconscious mind only shows him images of burning houses and soldiers carrying torches lit with raging flames on one hand, and a bright red flag with a golden dragon on the other.
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Thankfully, Izuku vaguely remembers his dreams every time he wakes up.
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For the next two months in the city, Izuku has been absorbing, like a sponge, all of the new experiences.
He's picked up new hobbies too, like drawing all of the things that fascinated him in this city.
He's picked up new hobbies too, like drawing all of the things that fascinated him in this city.
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He exchanged the rare dried herbs he bought with him for a thick pad of parchment sheets and charcoal pencils. When he's not taking notes, he's drawing.
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The king also insisted for Izuku to learn how to fight with and without a sword. So together with his regular academics, he would tire his body out in the evenings with rigorous physical training. Toshinori surpervised all of it.
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And by the end of every week, Toshinori and Izuku would be back in the throne room. Izuku would stand here silently, nodding his head occasionally, indicating that he's listening. He's more relaxed now too and confident in his place.
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He would reply only when he's addressed and completely contented that his mentor Toshinori would report Izuku's progress on his "apprenticeship".
Every week, he'd also always catch the little Prince Katsuki spying or hovering around the throne room whenever they're around.
Every week, he'd also always catch the little Prince Katsuki spying or hovering around the throne room whenever they're around.
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His shoes are no longer muddy, but his eyes are still angry every time they land on Izuku.
When they catch each other's eyes, they'd both stick their tongues out at each other. Katsuki would sometimes make a face at him and Izuku bites his lower lip to not burst out laughing.
When they catch each other's eyes, they'd both stick their tongues out at each other. Katsuki would sometimes make a face at him and Izuku bites his lower lip to not burst out laughing.
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It only amuses Izuku to no end, that he starts to look forward to their weekly audience with the royal family.
On weeks when Izuku would show up with bandages around his arms, (because he gets injured during sword training with the castle guards), Katsuki looks extra angrier.
On weeks when Izuku would show up with bandages around his arms, (because he gets injured during sword training with the castle guards), Katsuki looks extra angrier.
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His little hands clench tighly into fists on his sides. What is that about? Izuku wonders.
It's after a few weeks of these when Toshinori shares his observation, on a warm afternoon, while the two of them are playing chess.
It's after a few weeks of these when Toshinori shares his observation, on a warm afternoon, while the two of them are playing chess.
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"In all of the times that I've had an audience with the king and queen, it's only with you when the prince would remain inside the room. Every time I talk about you, his attention is so focused."
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"Really? Because he just keeps throwing ugly faces at me whenever I catch him staring." Izuku sips his tea as he contemplates his next move on the chess board.
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Toshinori smiles at him, the corner of his eyes also wrinkle with mirth, "I think our prince has taken a fondness for you, Izuku."
Izuku snorts, "Unlikely. Checkmate!" He places a piece in front of Toshinori's king.
Izuku snorts, "Unlikely. Checkmate!" He places a piece in front of Toshinori's king.
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Toshinori moves one piece, "Ahh, you need to be more observant, my boy." He moves one of his pieces and Izuku realizes he's already lost and Toshinori has been setting him up in a trap for his king! "Check. Mate!"
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Izuku has just turned 16 years old when he and Toshinori set off for their first official mission. It is the middle of summer and Izuku has just celebrated his birthday a few days ago.
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Mightly and Starlight are both well rested and on their sides hung two bags with light provisions. The rest are on the bags on Izuku's back. This should be enough for them to reach the next kingdom.
They report one more time to the king and queen.
They report one more time to the king and queen.
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As always, like a dependable, solid presence, little Prince Katsuki is there and his red eyes never leave Izuku.
When he catches Katsuki staring at him, he hopes to see that angry little pout or funny ugly faces, but instead, he sees only sadness this time.
When he catches Katsuki staring at him, he hopes to see that angry little pout or funny ugly faces, but instead, he sees only sadness this time.
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When Izuku is about to climb on Mighty, the little Prince Katsuki runs up to him.
"Oi!!" His cheeks are flushed from running. "I got you something, you useless dumbass."
When Izuku is about to climb on Mighty, the little Prince Katsuki runs up to him.
"Oi!!" His cheeks are flushed from running. "I got you something, you useless dumbass."
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Izuku is taken aback not because of the way he's been addressed by the prince, but by the realization that this is actually the first time Prince Katsuki speaks to him after their first ever fight. It seems like it's been ages ago.
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Izuku gets down on one knee, to be on eye level with Katsuki, "Ah, my prince, you didn't have to get me anything."
"Don't tell me what to do." He shoves something thick and heavy, wrapped neatly in colorful parchment onto Izuku's face. "Here. Take it!"
"Don't tell me what to do." He shoves something thick and heavy, wrapped neatly in colorful parchment onto Izuku's face. "Here. Take it!"
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Izuku curiously accepts the gift and bows his head down a little as thanks. He carefully unwraps it, fully aware that the prince is carefully watching his reaction.
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But as soon as he sees what lies beneath all the colorful parchment, Izuku doesn't even need to fake his most genuine reaction.
He gasps out loud and almost chokes with sudden tears. "Oh my prince, this is ..." it's the leather-bound journal from the library.
He gasps out loud and almost chokes with sudden tears. "Oh my prince, this is ..." it's the leather-bound journal from the library.
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Izuku has been eyeing that every time he goes to the library. His hands have longed to touched its surface with his fingertips. But there was no way he could ever afford it, so he's long accepted that he'll never have it.
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So he can't believe, for the life of him, that he's holding it right now... and it's from none other than the little prince himself.
"Why are you crying?! Don't you like it?!" Prince Katsuki's voice cracks a little. No!! That's not why Izuku's crying!
"Why are you crying?! Don't you like it?!" Prince Katsuki's voice cracks a little. No!! That's not why Izuku's crying!
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"No! I mean, YES! I LOVE IT. My prince, this is the best gift I have ever received in my life. I don't even know how you knew that I've been longing for this. I .... it's.... I'm.... Thank you, my prince."
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And Izuku doesn't understand how it's possible, but when Prince Katsuki opened up his short arms to embrace Izuku, he's sure his heart swells up with so much love and affection.
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"Mother said you won't be back for a while. Come back, alright? Or else!!" He sniffs a little, but tries to hide it as he buries his face on his Izuku's neck.
Izuku returns the hug. He's still on one knee on the ground, right about the same height as his little prince.
Izuku returns the hug. He's still on one knee on the ground, right about the same height as his little prince.
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"I'll be back for you. I promise." Izuku kisses the top of his head.
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When they leave the castle, Izuku looks back one more time before the massive castle gates close. Prince Katsuki's eyes are like his own, brimming with tears and hope.
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When they leave the castle, Izuku looks back one more time before the massive castle gates close. Prince Katsuki's eyes are like his own, brimming with tears and hope.
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"Don't break your arms, okay?!" Katsuki hollers, and he runs up as if he can catch up to Izuku's horse, "and come back in one piece, you dumbass!!" His voice breaks again as his mother puts her hand on his head.
Izuku promises he'll come back, no matter what happens.
Izuku promises he'll come back, no matter what happens.
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TBC -> Next we see Katsuki. :D
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It's not until 3 months later when the first letter from Izuku reaches the Bakugou kingdom.
But Katsuki doesn't know it yet, because he's stuck in the room, showing a valiant effort that he's listening to his geography tutor.
But Katsuki doesn't know it yet, because he's stuck in the room, showing a valiant effort that he's listening to his geography tutor.
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It's been three months since dumb Izuku and general Toshinori have set off for their first mission. Since then, things have been nothing but boring.
He used to spend his afternoons spying on Izuku when he's sword-training wih the guards.
He used to spend his afternoons spying on Izuku when he's sword-training wih the guards.
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He'd sneak behind big wooden crates and watch as General Toshinori remind Izuku of his fighting posture and give him advice.
Katsuki tried to be stealthy, but once in a while, Toshinori would see him and give him a small smile.
Katsuki tried to be stealthy, but once in a while, Toshinori would see him and give him a small smile.
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Then Katsuki would run away, because couldn't find out that Katsuki has been watching him.
He would never admit it, but it was justifiably fascinating to watch Izuku fight. Katsuki was both impressed and jealous. He wanted to know how to fight too.
He would never admit it, but it was justifiably fascinating to watch Izuku fight. Katsuki was both impressed and jealous. He wanted to know how to fight too.
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But when he told his father about it, he was told to wait and that he was too young.
Truth be told, Katsuki hated waiting because it made him feel absolutely helpless. Waiting meant that he had to let time pass by its own and let seasons take three months each to change.
Truth be told, Katsuki hated waiting because it made him feel absolutely helpless. Waiting meant that he had to let time pass by its own and let seasons take three months each to change.
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It meant that he had to stay put and wait for Izuku to come back and hope that the dumbass kept himself safe.
"..your majesty?" His tutor Hizashi-sensei, looks at him expectantly.
"What?" Katsuki gets a sinking feeling that he didn't hear the question.
"..your majesty?" His tutor Hizashi-sensei, looks at him expectantly.
"What?" Katsuki gets a sinking feeling that he didn't hear the question.
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"I asked if you remember where we can find the Wildhammer Clan?"
"East of Ironforge." Katsuki answers, without missing a beat. Without really thinking about it, he immediately asks, "Is that where Izuku is going?!"
"East of Ironforge." Katsuki answers, without missing a beat. Without really thinking about it, he immediately asks, "Is that where Izuku is going?!"
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"Actually, the exact place where Izuku and general Toshinori are kept as a secret, your majesty. But," Hizashi-sensei leans closer, as if telling a secret,
"we know that it's somewhere south of the Eastern Kingdoms, further down than Stormgarde.
"we know that it's somewhere south of the Eastern Kingdoms, further down than Stormgarde.
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Can you tell me what are the possible kingdoms down there where Izuku could go to?"
Katsuki immediately perks up and imagines Izuku travelling into the different kingdoms. Katsuki finds out that he can name every thing immediately, as long he imagines Izuku there.
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Katsuki immediately perks up and imagines Izuku travelling into the different kingdoms. Katsuki finds out that he can name every thing immediately, as long he imagines Izuku there.
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After supper with his parents, his mother takes him aside and hands him a parcel. "Katsuki, you got letters!"
From who? Katsuki has never received letters before! Anybody he needs to speak with are here, like his friends, his tutors or ... "IS IT FROM IZUKU?!"
From who? Katsuki has never received letters before! Anybody he needs to speak with are here, like his friends, his tutors or ... "IS IT FROM IZUKU?!"
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"Yes! It arrived this morning while yo- HEY!" Katsuki grabs the parcel and immediately sprints to his room.
His mind races about what this can be as he races up the castle's massive staircases to his room.
His mind races about what this can be as he races up the castle's massive staircases to his room.
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Is Izuku alright? Where is Izuku now? Is he coming home? What is in the parcel? Why is it so thick? Did he send books?
As soon as he gets in his room, he slams the door and goes to sit on his bed. He wraps his blanket around him, because his room is still cold!
As soon as he gets in his room, he slams the door and goes to sit on his bed. He wraps his blanket around him, because his room is still cold!
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(the servants have yet to start the fire on his hearth) But he just can't wait to open the parcel!
He gasps as several folded letters spill out. Each one has a date written on it and the earliest one begins a day after Izuku left. There must be at least 60 of them!
He gasps as several folded letters spill out. Each one has a date written on it and the earliest one begins a day after Izuku left. There must be at least 60 of them!
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His hands shakily open Izuku's first letter.
"My dear Kacchan,
I know I have already thanked you for the leather journal, but I want to thank you again. I have already written the events of our first day in it. I replaced some names.
"My dear Kacchan,
I know I have already thanked you for the leather journal, but I want to thank you again. I have already written the events of our first day in it. I replaced some names.
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I hope you do not mind that I call you Kacchan. Even if you do, well, you can't do anything about it! You'll just have to tell me when we see each other."
Katsuki snorts, but he's grinning so hard. 'Kacchan' sounds silly. But he loves it.
Katsuki snorts, but he's grinning so hard. 'Kacchan' sounds silly. But he loves it.
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It's fine if it's Izuku calling him that. He wiggles under his blanket. His hands are still shaking! He needs to calm down!
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"I still don't know how you knew that I wanted this journal. I asked *All Might*, but he's very secretive. Make this as one of the things you'll tell me when I get back."
Katsuki immediately knows that 'All Might is Toshinori'. That seems very apt!
Katsuki immediately knows that 'All Might is Toshinori'. That seems very apt!
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"From now on, I will write a letter for you everyday when I can. But I can only send them once we reach a city with messengers. That meant that it can take a while. I hope you're a patient boy!'"
Suddenly, he feels this need to see him. Oh how he misses Izuku so much.
Suddenly, he feels this need to see him. Oh how he misses Izuku so much.
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He wants to go to down to the training grounds, or to the throne room, but Izuku will not be there.
It's such an odd feeling, to miss someone. It makes Katsuki feel like wants to go home, but he can't because he already is.
It's such an odd feeling, to miss someone. It makes Katsuki feel like wants to go home, but he can't because he already is.
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"Listen to your parents and to your teachers, alright? Don't pick fights with the other kids. If I find out that you did, I'll never give you the souvenirs I'll bring back for you from my travels.
Good night, Kacchan!
Deku
(because it can be read that way, right?)"
Good night, Kacchan!
Deku
(because it can be read that way, right?)"
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Katsuki immediately grabs his parchment and his quill and starts to write back.
He manages to read at least 5 letters and write 5 responses too, before his mother insisted he go to sleep. His hands hurt from writing the responses anyway.
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He manages to read at least 5 letters and write 5 responses too, before his mother insisted he go to sleep. His hands hurt from writing the responses anyway.
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The next morning is crap. Katsuki finds out from this mother that he cannot send his letters because Izuku and Toshinori's whereabouts are unknown.
So Katsuki decides to keep all of his unsent letters and give them to Izu-Deku when he comes back.
So Katsuki decides to keep all of his unsent letters and give them to Izu-Deku when he comes back.
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He learns to pace himself with the letters too. Because even if he doesn't want to acknowledge it, he has a sinking feeling that Izuku will be gone for a while. Reading a letter each day helps him with that feeling of missing him.
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But that certainly doesn't stop him from staring at the castle gates and expecting to see green hair and stupid big eyes. It doesn't stop him from hoping that Izuku will come back sooner.
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On the bright side, the rest of Katsuki's other teachers seemed to have picked up something useful from Hizashi-sensei. Apparently, they can get Katsuki's attention and focus better if they use Izuku as examples in their lessons.
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"If the distance from Ironforge to Quel'thalas is 745 miles, and Izuku's Mighty horse can travel 31 miles a day, how many days will it take him to reach his destination?"
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He just imagines Izuku with Mighty and Toshinori with Starlight, and Katsuki gets a renewed interest in the subject.
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Meanwhile, Katsuki continues reading Izuku's letters. When he's read each and every letter, he rereads his most favorites ones.
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Meanwhile, Katsuki continues reading Izuku's letters. When he's read each and every letter, he rereads his most favorites ones.
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He's also picked up the habit of reading "Academy of Heroes". In one of Izuku's letters, he tells Katsuki that he misses the books too. He's bought only a few with him in the travel.
In some letters, Izuku had included pressed, dried flowers.
In some letters, Izuku had included pressed, dried flowers.
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Katsuki can see him stopping somewhere and plucking them out from the side of the road. It's too cold in the Bakugou kingdom now, so that means Izuku is probably somewhere where it's much warmer. And that makes him jealous and he longs for izuku more than what he'd like to admit.
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It takes another 3 months for Katsuki to get his second parcel. And then his third ... and Katsuki repeats the same habits until all 4 seasons pass.
It's not until the next summer when Katsuki wakes up because of the sound of trumpets.
It takes another 3 months for Katsuki to get his second parcel. And then his third ... and Katsuki repeats the same habits until all 4 seasons pass.
It's not until the next summer when Katsuki wakes up because of the sound of trumpets.
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Their kingdom blows them only on the arrival of someone celebrated.
He stumbles out of bed, his heart suddenly fast. Could it be? He slips on his night shoes and hurries down to one of the windows overlooking the entrace of the gates.
He stumbles out of bed, his heart suddenly fast. Could it be? He slips on his night shoes and hurries down to one of the windows overlooking the entrace of the gates.
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Katsuki is 11 when Izuku comes back.
"Dekuuuu!!!" He shouts all the way from the window, waving his whole arm to make sure that Izuku sees him.
Izuku immediately turns his head to the direction of Katsuki's voice. When he finds Katsuki, he grins and shouts back, "Kacchan!!"
"Dekuuuu!!!" He shouts all the way from the window, waving his whole arm to make sure that Izuku sees him.
Izuku immediately turns his head to the direction of Katsuki's voice. When he finds Katsuki, he grins and shouts back, "Kacchan!!"
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From the top:
Elle Cross ✨@Ellecross0
#dkbk age-gap
Izuku was 10 years old when he watched his village burned. When all of the houses were burning, he couldn't do anything except tremble and weep.
He couldn't even save his own mother, whose last words to him were to run. So that's what Izuku did, he ran.
Izuku was 10 years old when he watched his village burned. When all of the houses were burning, he couldn't do anything except tremble and weep.
He couldn't even save his own mother, whose last words to him were to run. So that's what Izuku did, he ran.
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That evening of Izuku and Toshinori's return, Katsuki's parents invite them to eat supper with the royal family.
A whole year's worth of waiting makes it impossible for Katsuki to contain his excitement.
A whole year's worth of waiting makes it impossible for Katsuki to contain his excitement.
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His mother wrestles him off Izuku, because Katsuki immediately latches on to him as soon as Izuku dismounts off his Mighty horse.
Stupid hag, she doesn't have to drag Katsuki off! But seeing that Izuku and Toshinori look exhausted, Katsuki releases him, with great reluctance.
Stupid hag, she doesn't have to drag Katsuki off! But seeing that Izuku and Toshinori look exhausted, Katsuki releases him, with great reluctance.
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They are offered guest rooms of their own in the castle, as gratitude from the royal family for their service.
Katsuki wants to impress and just be around Izuku's general presence that he volunteers to show Izuku his guest room.
Katsuki wants to impress and just be around Izuku's general presence that he volunteers to show Izuku his guest room.
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Despite the guest room being in the castle, it’s still quite small. It’s probably a fourth of Katsuki’s room! However, when Izuku sees it for the first time, he's so impressed anyway.
The room has space for one bed, a dresser and a wardrobe. "This is more than enough."
The room has space for one bed, a dresser and a wardrobe. "This is more than enough."
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Izuku says as he experimentally sits on the bed, and promptly gasps, "WHY IS IT SO SOFT!??!"
Katsuki learns that Izuku and Toshinori have been sleeping on the ground, on their makeshift cots during their travels.
Katsuki learns that Izuku and Toshinori have been sleeping on the ground, on their makeshift cots during their travels.
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They would unroll their cots and sleep anywhere when nightime catches up with them. That makes Katsuki's lips pout. Izuku should only have the softest beds from now on.
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Before dinner, Katsuki asks his personal staff to help him get dressed in his favorite outfit. He's grown a little taller! He's catching up to Deku's height.
As soon as Izuku and Toshinori walk in the dining hall, Katsuki immediately tries to get Izuku's attention.
As soon as Izuku and Toshinori walk in the dining hall, Katsuki immediately tries to get Izuku's attention.
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"Deku, here! Come sit next to me!"
Throughout the evening, Katsuki asks Izuku about his letters, what he saw, who he met. Izuku saw giant pandas! Pandas!! Katsuki has only seen drawings of them in books! And oh how he loves listening to Izuku.
Throughout the evening, Katsuki asks Izuku about his letters, what he saw, who he met. Izuku saw giant pandas! Pandas!! Katsuki has only seen drawings of them in books! And oh how he loves listening to Izuku.
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Whenever he speaks, everybody is compelled to listen. Katsuki barely pays attention to anyone else.
Until Katsuki's mother speaks up, "Remind me again how old you are, Izuku."
"I just turned 17, your majesty." Izuku politely answers.
Until Katsuki's mother speaks up, "Remind me again how old you are, Izuku."
"I just turned 17, your majesty." Izuku politely answers.
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He's the most polite person Katsuki has ever met! And he's seen a lot of people speak to his family. But polite is not what Katsuki is thinking of. It's more like, if Izuku says something, it's visible in his eyes that he genuinely means what he says.
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"Oh, maybe it's time we introduce you to some of our ladies in the court, what do you think?" His mother smirks and sips on her wine as Izuku almost chokes on his own drink.
"Ahh, t-that won't be necessary, your h-highness!" Izuku squeaks.
"Ahh, t-that won't be necessary, your h-highness!" Izuku squeaks.
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Toshinori chuckles and pats him at the back.
Everybody in the table laughs and Katsuki is confused. What is so funny?
He's about to ask but he gets distracted by the pretty, rosy shade blooming on Izuku's cheeks. His freckles look darker.
Everybody in the table laughs and Katsuki is confused. What is so funny?
He's about to ask but he gets distracted by the pretty, rosy shade blooming on Izuku's cheeks. His freckles look darker.
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It's the first time Katsuki notices how pretty they look on him.
"You got pretty freckles, Deku." Katsuki says out loud, without giving it a lot of thought.
"You got pretty freckles, Deku." Katsuki says out loud, without giving it a lot of thought.
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If it was possible, that shade of pink goes darker. "Awww! Thank you, my prince! That's such a nice compliment from you." Izuku tells him and Katsuki preens when Izuku's hand ruffles his blonde hair.
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In the next few days, Katsuki is the happiest, luckiest boy in the kingdom. Aside from being the prince, and enjoying all sorts of priviledges that he's born with, he gets to see his most favorite person almost every day.
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His mother has been inviting Izuku and Toshinori to their royal court to mingle. His father always says, good leaders understand the importance of knowing the right people.
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It always helps to know who your allies are and the extent of their capabilities, so you have a good idea of your defense and the stength of your arsenal.
His father makes sure that Izuku is introduced to the retired and existing generals of their armies.
His father makes sure that Izuku is introduced to the retired and existing generals of their armies.
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Meanwhile, his mother makes sure that Izuku is introduced to the rest of the other nobles.
Well, this is a gigantic waste of time.
Well, this is a gigantic waste of time.
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There are so many other fruitful things that Izuku can be doing now like heading down castle grounds and training Katsuki or teaching him all the cool science stuff he learned from the inventors he met in his travels.
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But instead, his mother keeps dragging Izuku to be introduced to people! All the other nobles in the royal court are annoying. Izuku will find them all boring as heck!
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Izuku bows down to the small crowd that gathers around him. They're all curious about the adventures he's been on with the great General Toshinori. He scratches the back of his neck as he introduces himself.
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He really looks pretty, it's nice to stare at him. But Katsuki doesn't think it's nice when there are too many ladies and lords also staring at Izuku.
It's making Izuku uncomfortable. He probably needs someone with him, doesn't he? Katsuki pushes his presence through the crowd.
It's making Izuku uncomfortable. He probably needs someone with him, doesn't he? Katsuki pushes his presence through the crowd.
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When he's standing next to Izuku, Katsuki carefully takes his hand in his. He lifts his chin up with a determined face. Izuku needs to know Katsuki is there with him.
It also gives Katsuki a little sense of .... security, when he's holding Izuku's hand. It's weird.
It also gives Katsuki a little sense of .... security, when he's holding Izuku's hand. It's weird.
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He can't explain it.
"Oh hello, my prince." His little heart preens with pride every time Izuku calls him that. "Can I help you?"
"Why don't you go and play with the rest of the kids, Katsuki?" His mother tells him.
"Oh hello, my prince." His little heart preens with pride every time Izuku calls him that. "Can I help you?"
"Why don't you go and play with the rest of the kids, Katsuki?" His mother tells him.
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"No! I am staying here!" He tightens his grip on Izuku's hand.
"It's alright, your highness!" Izuku quickly says as he squeezes Katsuki's hand in his own. Why does Izuku look like he's almost crying again? He leans down and whispers, "Thank you for keeping me company, Kacchan."
"It's alright, your highness!" Izuku quickly says as he squeezes Katsuki's hand in his own. Why does Izuku look like he's almost crying again? He leans down and whispers, "Thank you for keeping me company, Kacchan."
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Even though Izuku goes back to his conversations with the rest of the nobles, he never releases his hold on Katsuki's hand. And Katsuki can stay there all day. All of his thinking energy goes to the thought that he feels so safe with Izuku.
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"My Lady Ochako, you are taking lessons in archery, you say?" Izuku asks one of the nobles with humorously round cheeks.
"Ah, my mother insists. It's not something I enjoy though, so I am considering stopping."
"Ah, my mother insists. It's not something I enjoy though, so I am considering stopping."
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"That's fair. Because life is too short, we should always choose the option that will make us happy, if given the chance. I do love watching archery though. I think it's a beautiful and graceful sport."
Katsuki files that away in his little brain.
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Katsuki files that away in his little brain.
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To go back to the top:
Elle Cross ✨@Ellecross0
#dkbk age-gap
Izuku was 10 years old when he watched his village burned. When all of the houses were burning, he couldn't do anything except tremble and weep.
He couldn't even save his own mother, whose last words to him were to run. So that's what Izuku did, he ran.
Izuku was 10 years old when he watched his village burned. When all of the houses were burning, he couldn't do anything except tremble and weep.
He couldn't even save his own mother, whose last words to him were to run. So that's what Izuku did, he ran.
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The next day, he burst into the king and queen's bedroom a minute before sunrise.
"Mother, father," he starts, with all the energy and conviction an 11 year old boy can have.
"Mother, father," he starts, with all the energy and conviction an 11 year old boy can have.
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He pulls aside the red velvet curtains that hang around their tall, four-post bed, "I want to learn archery!" he declares.
His mother rubs at her eyes, "Oh lord, who are you and what did you to our son?"
His mother rubs at her eyes, "Oh lord, who are you and what did you to our son?"
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"There there, love." His father pats her hands. "Go back to bed, Katsuki. we'll talk about this at breakfast."
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So, Katsuki starts training. His father was firm in his decision that his son is not ready for swordtraining at his age.
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So, Katsuki starts training. His father was firm in his decision that his son is not ready for swordtraining at his age.
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But archery however, he's more than happy to allow.
Being the only son of the king, Katsuki receives the the best archery trainers there are in the kingdom. Since he's a fast learner, it doesn't take a long time for Katsuki to get the gist of it. He just needs time to practice.
Being the only son of the king, Katsuki receives the the best archery trainers there are in the kingdom. Since he's a fast learner, it doesn't take a long time for Katsuki to get the gist of it. He just needs time to practice.
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Throughout the whole time, Izuku's opinion that archery is graceful and beautiful, keeps running in Katsuki's head like a mantra.
Most importantly, Izuku loves to watch it.
He pulls the string on the bow and feels the direction of the wind around him.
Most importantly, Izuku loves to watch it.
He pulls the string on the bow and feels the direction of the wind around him.
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Right on time, he catches Izuku walking up the sidelines in his peripheral vision
Without moving his head, Katsuki calls out to Izuku. "Keep your eyes on me, Deku!" Then he releases the arrow.
It misses the whole target.
"Arrrghh!! DIE YOU STUPID ARROW!!"
Without moving his head, Katsuki calls out to Izuku. "Keep your eyes on me, Deku!" Then he releases the arrow.
It misses the whole target.
"Arrrghh!! DIE YOU STUPID ARROW!!"
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"It's getting closer to the target, Kacchan! Don't give up!" Izuku shouts from the sides.
"I never give up! Damn nerd."
Katsuki preapres another arrow on his bow. He'll get this right and Izuku will see later on how brilliant Katsuki really is.
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"I never give up! Damn nerd."
Katsuki preapres another arrow on his bow. He'll get this right and Izuku will see later on how brilliant Katsuki really is.
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His perfect world continues to spin every day. Katsuki wakes up and he fulfills his responsibilities as the crowned prince of the Bakugou kingdom.
He patiently sits still as art masters paint his portrait.
He patiently sits still as art masters paint his portrait.
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He wanted to have a painting together with Izuku, but unfortunately, the staff said that Izuku doesn't have the right status.
Only nobles and knights can stand next to the prince. "But he is Izuku!" He insisted, as if Izuku's person is enough.
Only nobles and knights can stand next to the prince. "But he is Izuku!" He insisted, as if Izuku's person is enough.
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He didn't need a title to be next to Katsuki. But even if he is the prince, he doesn’t always get what he wants.
He doesn't play that much with his friends anymore. Whenever he does, his thoughts go to Izuku. What's the nerd up to? Is he breaking his arms again?
He doesn't play that much with his friends anymore. Whenever he does, his thoughts go to Izuku. What's the nerd up to? Is he breaking his arms again?
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Is he buried under the piles of books he insists on reading while he's back in the city?
He dutifully sits for his lessons where his teachers still use Izuku as the main subject. He studies until the big clock chimes. As soon as it does, it's music to his ears.
He dutifully sits for his lessons where his teachers still use Izuku as the main subject. He studies until the big clock chimes. As soon as it does, it's music to his ears.
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It's the sound of freedom! He abandons his books, his teacher and Katsuki runs to the training grounds. Izuku’s physical training almost ends at this time.
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If Katsuki arrives to see Izuku sparring with someone, he would climb on a stool and yell as loud as he can, "Finish him, Dekuuuu!"
After Izuku's combat training is done, it signals the time that Katsuki looks forward to the most.
After Izuku's combat training is done, it signals the time that Katsuki looks forward to the most.
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It's the time of the day when all of their duties are over. It is this time when he's not a prince. He's not next in line to rule a kingdom someday and Izuku is under no orders from any king of queen. They're just Katsuki and Izuku.
Maybe….
Maybe….
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when Katsuki is old enough, he can go on adventures with Izuku? He just needs to prove to his father that he can fight.
They are often confined within the castle grounds, for if they have to go outside, Katsuki has to be accompanied by his guards.
They are often confined within the castle grounds, for if they have to go outside, Katsuki has to be accompanied by his guards.
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It's annoying, but him and Deku often try to sneak past them. They usually fail and they end up getting scolded by the queen.
But when they do manage to sneak away, Izuku hastily hoists Katsuki up on Mighty and they ride away as fast as they can!
But when they do manage to sneak away, Izuku hastily hoists Katsuki up on Mighty and they ride away as fast as they can!
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They're like thieves, laughing at the thrill of escaping! They ride until they reach a hill overlooking a seemingly endless field of sunflowers.
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"Did you know that your father had hundreds of sunflower seeds planted all over the kingdom on the day of your birth? Most of them were planted in this field."
Katsuki did not know that! "All of this, for me?" He asks breathlessly, his field of vision is filled with sunflowers.
Katsuki did not know that! "All of this, for me?" He asks breathlessly, his field of vision is filled with sunflowers.
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Izuku nods, “It’s really enchanting, isn't it? Every time I see them in my travel, they reminded me of you. So I started loving sunflowers.”
Katsuki files that too in his little brain as Izuku gathers him in his arms & places him back on Mighty. They have to be back for supper.
Katsuki files that too in his little brain as Izuku gathers him in his arms & places him back on Mighty. They have to be back for supper.
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Of course, the best of Katsuki's life doesn’t last. But for now, he basks in the warm and dependable presence of Izuku.
He's safe and secure inside Izuku's arms, with his back resting against Izuku's chest, as they ride back to the castle on Mighty.
Of course, the best of Katsuki's life doesn’t last. But for now, he basks in the warm and dependable presence of Izuku.
He's safe and secure inside Izuku's arms, with his back resting against Izuku's chest, as they ride back to the castle on Mighty.
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He has no idea how his little heart, that is slowly being filled with love for Izuku, will ever be ready when the time comes that the boy he loves disappears.
But he doesn’t know that yet, and he doesn’t understand what love is either.
He will find out later.
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But he doesn’t know that yet, and he doesn’t understand what love is either.
He will find out later.
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TBC
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Thank you so much for the comments that you leave. I may not always reply but I want you to know that I read them and I appreciate them so much!
Please don't worry about Katsuki and Izuku in the next part, I'll take care of both of them!
Have a good night!
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Thank you so much for the comments that you leave. I may not always reply but I want you to know that I read them and I appreciate them so much!
Please don't worry about Katsuki and Izuku in the next part, I'll take care of both of them!
Have a good night!
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Reminder to everyone that this fic is going to be #dkbkendgame and #happyending
I only write happy endings as i cannot see them without each other, in any universe. 💚🧡
Please put your trust on me on this fic. I'll take care of Katsuki and Izuku. And I'll take care of you.
I only write happy endings as i cannot see them without each other, in any universe. 💚🧡
Please put your trust on me on this fic. I'll take care of Katsuki and Izuku. And I'll take care of you.
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This thread is getting long, so I have to break it up.
Next part here:
Next part here:
Elle Cross ✨@Ellecross0
Continuation: #DkBk age-gap
#dkbkendgame
#lightangst
#happyending
Prince Katsuki learns to let go
and he learns how to fly a kite.
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#dkbkendgame
#lightangst
#happyending
Prince Katsuki learns to let go
and he learns how to fly a kite.
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