Traded Mate - Bakudeku

Epilogue

"Mao, don't run in the corridors!" Izuku told the little boy.  

But Mao only giggled in response, his fluffy blond hair bouncing on top of his head with each of his steps. He had the exact same features as his mom, big round eyes, a mess of curls and cute freckles, but had the eyes and hair colour of his dad, red and blond. He was an adorable kid of four years old with way too much energy. 

Mao suddenly bumped into someone as he kept running, his head colliding with a pair of long legs. "Careful there, little one." Todoroki just had the time to grab Mao's shoulders before the kid would fall on his butt. 

"Sorry, Todoroki." Izuku finally caught up with Mao. "He's excited because Katsuki is coming back." He explained with a sheepish laugh, making Todoroki smile. "It's okay, don't worry."

"Come here, you devil boy!" Izuku then snatched Mao from Todoroki and attacked him with tickles. "No, mommy! No tickles!" Mao broke into a fit of laughter. He writhed in Izuku's embrace, trying to get away as Izuku kept tickling him playfully.

"Are you gonna be a good boy?" 

"Promise!" Mao managed to say between giggles.

"Good. I'll let you eat your favourite pancakes if you behave." Izuku stopped attacking Mao, the mention of pancakes instantly making Mao smile widely. "Yes, pancakes!" The little boy cutely cheered. 

"You're going to welcome back the King?" Todoroki inquired.

"Yes, I miss him so much." Izuku answered with a soft smile. Katsuki had gone to the Azure Kingdom to announce their freedom. It had taken a few years and a lot of talking but Izuku had eventually managed to convince Katsuki that he didn't need to tyrannise other kingdoms anymore. Thus, Katsuki had agreed to give all the kingdoms he had conquered their freedom.

The first kingdom he had liberated had obviously been the Emerald Kingdom. Izuku had accompanied him and had finally seen his mother for the first time in years. He had shown her that he was happy, that Katsuki was treating him well and that they had a beautiful child together. 

"You also miss daddy, right, Mao?" Izuku asked his son.

"No, I don't!" Mao replied with mischief. "I only need mommy!" He declared and Izuku laughed before placing a loving kiss on Mao's cheek. "I love you, too, baby." 

It was a common behaviour in children who were going to present as alphas in the future. They loved their omega mother more than anything and often fought for attention with their alpha father. It meant Mao was surely going to be an alpha. 

"I'll escort you to the palace's entry." Todoroki offered and Izuku smiled gratefully in response. "Thank you, Todoroki." 

Against all odds, Todoroki had stayed his personal guard. Since Katsuki had marked Izuku and they had a child together, his protective instincts had calmed down a little. Moreover, he had the confirmation that Todoroki wasn't interested in Izuku anymore when the bicoloured alpha had started to court Yaoyorozu. 

"Hey, Midoriya!" Kirishima was the first one to greet them when they arrived at the palace's entry. There were soldiers everywhere and horses to take care of, rendering the place completely crowded. 

"Kiri!" Mao ran to Kirishima as soon as he saw him. 

"Hello, little monster." Kirishima greeted Mao just as eagerly. "Did you get taller while I was away?" He asked, his smile wide as he playfully ruffled the little boy's fluffy hair. 

"Yes, I'll get bigger than you so I can protect mommy!" Mao answered proudly and Kirishima laughed in response. "I'm sure you will." 

Izuku watched them interact together with a soft gaze. Mao really was the cutest kid ever. "Do you know where is Katsuki?" He asked Kirishima, his need to see his alpha increasing more and more with each minute that passed. They had been separated for five days and Izuku couldn't wait to feel Katsuki's strong arms around his body again.

"He shouldn't be too far away, he was right behind me only moments ago..." Kirishima looked around him. "Ah, there he is." He said just as Katsuki appeared in the crowd of soldiers. He looked as handsome and powerful as always, his large red cloak hanging loosely from his broad shoulders exposing his bare chest full of muscles. 

"Daddy!" Mao immediately ran into Katsuki's arms.

"Hey, pup." Katsuki caught him easily. He gave him a playful nibble, making Mao laugh, then walked toward Izuku with his son still in his arms. "Hello there, princess." He wrapped the arm he wasn't using to hold Mao around Izuku's waist, pulling his beautiful mate close to him. "How are you?" He murmured in his low, deep voice that he knew Izuku loved.

"I missed you." Izuku whispered. His whole body relaxed in his alpha's embrace, his heart racing with delight inside his chest as captivating crimson eyes bored into his. "Me too." Katsuki answered. He gently nudged Izuku's neck and took a deep breath of his utterly sweet scent, before leaning in to kiss his mate. 

"Don't kiss mommy!" But Mao suddenly prevented him from capturing Izuku's lips with his. "Mommy's kisses are only for Mao!" He exclaimed, making Katsuki growl as Izuku laughed.

"You damn brat. I'll kiss my queen if I want to." Katsuki declared with a low grumble. "And I'll do way more when we'll be alone..." He smirked, before leaning in to murmur into Izuku's ear: 

"Can't wait to have you all for myself tonight, princess."

Izuku had to contain his moan at Katsuki's words. Only hearing Katsuki's husky voice was enough to make him think about everything his alpha could do to him, his heart beating faster in anticipation. He had missed Katsuki's touches on his body so much these past few days. 

"Can't wait either..." He whispered in response. 

The end

I know it's quite late to publish an epilogue but I felt like it was missing. Also, a lot of people were asking a chapter where their kid was born so there it is. I hope you liked it!

And this still isn't the end because I've started writing a sequel to this story. Go read the next part to get more information on it ;)

I wish you all a good day/night!