My Sword Is Yours

Chapter 13: First Day In Combat

3rd person pov:

A few minutes pass before Bakugou sits up and puts on his new armor. Two lairs of protection are part of it. The inner lair is a light chainmail, and the top is made of metal plates. The shoulder hooked cloak is made of a silk top with a thin leather lining inside. The helmet protects everything but his face and is adorn with red feathers atop it.

He then tests a few weapons for balance before putting a dagger by his side, a shortbow and quiver under his cloak behind his back, and a spear in hand. He then heads out and sees a new face. A guard waits outside his door.

Skeptic:"Greetings, newbie. I'll be escorting you to the master."

Baku:"Actually, I'd like you to take me to who's the head guard. I'd like to talk with him about security protocols and the layout of the palace."

Skep:"Sorry, but only with the emperor's permission can anyone visit him. Not even myself can see him."

Baku:"I see."^He must have important information that mustn't leak.^

Skep:"Follow me to the library."

Bakugou follows, and just as they turn down the last hallway.

*SLAP!*

Bakugou rushes over and stops by the door with his back against the wall. He cracks the door to peek inside with hands gripped on the spear.

Izuku is reciting a book with his eyes closed. Palms out in front of him. When he makes a mistake. Edgeshot slaps his hands with a riding crop.

Edg:"Try again!"

He doesn't hesitate as he tries again. This time, he sounds more confident.

Edg:"Great job. Now we move on to your next lesson."

As bakugou walks in. Edgeshot smirks.

Edg:"Just in time. We need your help for his social skills training. Every good emperor knows how to dance at social events."

Baku:"I don't know how to dance either."

Skep:"All the more reason you should be his partner. Let him guide you."

Bakugou blushes and looks away. That's when izuku offers his hand out with a bow.

Izu:"We haven't introduced ourselves yet. Now could be the perfect moment to talk."

Edg:"So long as you both keep to the pace I set."

Baku:"Katsuki Bakugou."

He takes the emperor's hand and izuku rests his free hand on Bakugou's waste.

Izu:"Izuku midoriya."

Edgeshot claps to slow waltz pace. Counting aloud the pattern.

Edg:"1 2 3, 1 2 3-"

Izuku gazes into Bakugou's eyes. Only for the warrior to look away.

Baku:"What did you want to talk about?"

Izu:"Since you're strong. I was wondering if you wanted to be the head guard. The current soldier
Has reached his limit. As I fear that his time draws near. He'll test you before deciding, but I hope all goes well."

Bakugou stops I'm place. Causing Edgeshot to stop aswell.

Baku:"You don't know me, and yet you want me in charge of your entire security? Are you wanting to die!? Only someone trustworthy and loyal is capable for such a position! Sorry, but I must decline. Only when I earn the position should you think of me as a candidate."

Izuku looks upset, but Edgeshot smiles."

Edg:"I tried to warn him. Yet he still asked. Have you ever worked as a guard before?"