My Sword Is Yours

chapter 5: Protect Him

3rd person pov:

Once in the carrage. Bakugou sits across from t g e slave. As he looks out of the window. A bright green eye looks up from his hood. As Bakugou's slave collar catches his eye.

When Bakugou feels the presence of a gaze on him. He looks over to see the male keeping his head down.

Baku:"What makes you so important to your master?"

Izu:"I.... He keeps me by his side to help with small tasks."

Baku:^He's not telling me everything. Based on how much he shakes when we speak. His master must be violent towards him. The bruises also tell a story of trauma. Yet the wounds are hidden. That tells me that this one is no ordinary slave.^

Bakugou looks out at the city. People bow and stand aside as we pass.

Baku: ^This means the emperor travels a lot into town.^

The carrage stops and the slave opens the door for Bakugou. As he steps down. Those green eyes peer out once more. With a swift tink sound. The slave acts as if he's a out to fall and ends up in the warrior's arms.

Izu: "S..sorry about that, sir."

As he trembles. Bakugou pats his head and heads inside the bathhouse. Once inside. He sees a fountain in the center of the warm bath. It's of a woman with wings. Hands cupped as if she is catching rain. Water pools out of her hands pouring into the bath below. Her body is covered in vines that hide sensitive parts of her figure.

Bakugou undresses and takes a step in the water. As the water ripples. The smell of lavender and mint fills the air. As the slave turns away from bakugou and stays by the door. A voice echoes out to him.

Baku:"Join me."

Izu:"I can not. This bath is ment for free men. Slaves aren't allowed."

Baku:"Is that why you removed it?"

The slave flinches and grips Bakugou's collar in his hands.

Izu:"I only did it for your safety. If he found out. You wouldn't have a choice. Not to mention that he would make your life a living hell. One in which you've never dreamed was possible."

The slave begins to cry as sloppy footsteps come from behind him.

Suddenly, he is lifted off his feet. Startled by this. He curles into a ball.

Bakugous voice softens as he speaks.

Baku:"Thank you."

The slave gasps at those kind words. As it's the nicest thing he's felt in Eighteen years.

Bakugou walks into the bath and gentle sets izuku into the water.

Baku:"I'll take responsibility if he asks. We'll just say that I through you in because you stunk. If I add some crewalty to it. I'm sure it'll be alright."

Bakugou smirks. Causing the slave to smile slightly.

Baku:"Now take off that hood so I can at least wash your hair."

Izu:"As thanks. Let me wash your back?"

Baku:"Sure thing."

After washing up. Both leave the bathhouse. The slave's robe is soaked. Causing guards to suspect that bakugou pushed him in. So, no one asks any further.

The slave stands outside to dry off. As bakugou goes into the royal blacksmith shop for his armor. Using his old slave collar with aizawa's name carved into it as payment.

Baku:"I killed the beast and his slave. Will this be fair enough payment?"

Shigaraki:"Yeah, this'll do nicely."

After the order is placed.  Bakugou gives him the coliseum as the delivery point before heading out. Once outside, bakugou hears rumors spread.

"Did you hear the news? In one week. Emperor Todoroki will burn down the labyrinth. Some say it's because the son he threw out survived and is about to escape."

"That would mean he would want revenge on his father."

"Not to mention that the impossible project that the emperor built his power around would be questioned. Meaning the power of fear wouldn't be possible anymore."

As the two soldiers speak. They're smiling. As one glimmer of hope has shined for the empire.

Izu:"Let's continue, shall we? I know the perfect outfit for you. Follow me."

The slave grabs Bakugou's hand and leads him into town. Where they meet the best of the best for fitting and dressing those of the empire. His name is ejirou kirishima.