Noble and Pride [Katsuki Bakugo x Shoto Todoroki]

Chapter 40 : Yamari

Inasa took his leave, saying his farewell and the best of luck for Shoto and Katsuki to find the demon that set unease for Yamari. It's a bit saddening for Shoto to not see his best friend's wide smile for the next day, but this is temporary, after all.  The short moment both princes shared during that night of chattering like what best friends would Katsuki caught a glimpse of it. It does seem like the chit-chat was not breaking the wall of friendship between them, but Katsuki couldn't help but feel jealous, irritated by the closeness. He hated how the unsureness of Shoto being only his was still creeping within his mind. The fear of losing Shoto to someone else's hand. 

"You do know you will need to share me in the future," Shoto spoke, breaking the silence of watching  Inasa's figure eventually disappearing from the distance. That was unforeseen by Katsuki to hear. Is this halfie a mind reader now?

"What if I won't allow that?" the ash-blond hissed and Shoto chuckled. "You can't take me away from my people, Katsuki. I will have both of you and my people as my priority. You really should stop growling like a mad dog whenever you see Inasa around me..." 

"What? Who the fuck is a mad dog? I'm a fucking dragon!" Katsuki snapped. "You really should have some eye recovery potion from Round Face. Your eyesight is becoming worse," 

"Well, if I say you're handsome, am I perfectly fine now?" a glimmer inside Shoto's eyes and he tilted his head. 

"You-" a pause. Katsuki totally did not see this coming. "....what do you want from me? Don't tell me you did something stupid behind my back," He snarled. Somehow he tried to hide the flushed look of being complimented, boldly, by this omega with his anger. Shoto shrugged with a hum. 

"To be honest, I doubt Katsuki would stab your back or do anything bad to you. I've observed him for a long and I saw the determination of him to you. He's a good guy. A really good guy to have you as yours. Even though his attitude still needs some works. Tame him if you're going to make him stay permanently with you in the future!"

Words from Inasa were kept in Shoto's mind dearly. He'd known even without Inasa mentioning, he can see it by himself how sincere Katsuki was. But to know someone else was able to see it too, made Shoto's heart flutter and filled with blooming flowers. The prove (of Katsuki's feelings) was more into it with a witness (Inasa). 

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"We have this as that demon's companion clue. It was said to have the magic of earth and an alpha male. His appearance was drawn like this..." Eijiro lifted the wanted poster and showed it to Shoto and Katsuki. "He was last seen at the Kira Village. Let's head there and investigate the destruction left," Eijiro suggested and his friends nodded. "Why don't we separate? We'll have some of us for the other villages nearby. Oh, the ones with wealth especially. Since the ones that have been attacked have the wealth stolen...and omegas being kidnapped. A group of mysterious raiders with the boss, having a demon as a companion," Izuku added.

Anyone could have guessed what was the purpose of omegas being kidnapped. Being sold for slavery to fulfill sexual desires. If Shoto can redeem himself for catching this man and rescue those omegas, he has nothing to argue nor refuse for. It was a horrifying experience, to be locked and accompanied by nothing but fear and ebony. Unable to use the freedom one used to have and any second change of the suffocating place can only mean the worst and the best. Shoto wanted to rescue them. Their discussion of the plan was continued with the spirit of desiring to save whom in need. This could be training before they head to face the biggest war with Doryoku. 

The previous feminine outfit and wig were returned to Mina as he was no longer needed to be in disguise. His cover had long been discovered. Oh well, one good thing from it was he no longer need to apply his face with an amount of makeup and magic to conceal his omega male scent. If only he could be out in the public without the look of fear and anger. 

"Those didn't do shit on your look anyway," a rasp from Katsuki. Palms planted on the surface of the wooden table next to Shoto's bed. Shoto eyed the chair for a moment. There was clearly a chair there and Katsuki decided to sit at the table. 

"Both your normal clothes and that disguise cover you like a fucking wrapper. And here I thought I'll get to see you in a skirt," the ash-blond admitted his unsatisfiedness. Lips sketched in a menacing grin. "What a mischievous king. How did your training go?" Shoto asked and Katsuki stepped down, socked foot landed on the wooden floor with a slight thud. 

"Of course it's fun. I got to beat asses for no reason," Katsuki remarked. "You like to see me training too, don'tcha?" he snickered and Shoto pouted. "I- just, it has been a while since I've trained. I am still in the work of helping Ochako with her potions as the past payment. It's not like I think I like seeing you move around swinging your sword nimbly-" Katsuki's guffaw from Shoto's awkwardness halted the prince's words. 

"I doubt having you in undercover would end well. You're such a shitty liar," 

"What's there to be proud of for deceiving people, in a right way?" Shoto argued. "Yeah. There's should be nothing for me to see when you swing your sword like a maniac..." the prince mumbled, purposely making Katsuki irritated. The dragon king doesn't seem to be so, instead, marched towards Shoto and the prince was taken aback. A hand locked him against the closet and Shoto yelped as his back hit the surface. 

"This fucking maniac will devour you like one," a devil-like grin smeared across his face and Shoto blushed red until it was visible to the tips of his ears. He was voiceless for a moment. Rather, excited by the tone and the promising look Katsuki gave him. Will this head there? Are they going to do it on the real bed this time-

Knock knock knock.

Audible knocks were heard and that snapped Shoto from his filthy thoughts, slipped down under Katsuki's arm that locked him onto the closet when Katsuki looked at the door. A hand slipped once from the hurriedness of Shoto when he wanted to twist the doorknob open. Katsuki eyed him with a sneer and opened the door instead. "Shoto! Midoriya had a change of plan and actually, you might still need-" Mina's words paused upon the sight. Oh. So this was where Katsuki, Eijiro searched for him earlier. 

"-this female disguise," she continued, stifling a laugh after seeing clearly of Shoto's face that is still shaded red. Were they doing it while she knocked? "I didn't know you were busy. It was silent so-" the blush returned to Shoto's face, even redder and he shook his head. "We were simply chattering. Yes. That's it," 

"One fucked up liar it is," Katsuki teased and Shoto frowned. "Can't you fucking drag that plan shit tomorrow? We're indeed busy. Fuck off," Katsuki exclaimed at Mina before slamming the door loudly at Mina's face. The girl was startled but laughed afterward.