𝐀𝐓𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐒: bnha x atla

⌞𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋⌝

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐃-𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆
(𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐘 𝐀𝐔)

𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐘𝐀, Todoroki, and Bakugo stood at the edge of a craggy cliff, the salty wind whipping around them as they gazed out at the churning sea below. Each of them was clad in their adventuring gear, their expressions a mix of determination and trepidation. The sky above was a tumultuous canvas of dark clouds, the air thick with the promise of an impending storm.

Midoriya, with his emerald eyes wide with excitement, tightened his grip on the map he held. "This is it, guys. The legends say the leviathan's lair is just beyond that horizon. Are you ready?"

Todoroki, the runaway prince, adjusted the strap of his leather armor, his heterochromatic eyes reflecting the stormy sea. "Ready as I'll ever be. If the leviathan is truly the guardian of the seas, it might not attack us if we approach with respect."

Bakugo, the barbarian, let out a scoff, his muscular frame tense with anticipation. "Respect? That beast is a menace. We slay it, or it slays us. Simple as that."

Midoriya shot Bakugo a worried glance. "It's not just about killing it, Kaachan. The leviathan is part of the balance of the ocean. We need to understand it, maybe even find a way to coexist."

"Coexist?" Bakugo's eyes blazed with a fierce light. "You've spent too much time with your books, Deku. Out here, it's kill or be killed."

As they continued to argue, the sea below them began to roil and churn more violently. The water's surface seemed to ripple with an unnatural energy, as though something massive was stirring beneath.

Todoroki stepped forward, his voice calm but firm. "Enough. We need to focus. Whether we fight or not, we need to be prepared for anything."

The trio descended the cliff, making their way to a small boat that bobbed at the foot of the rocks. As they pushed off into the restless sea, the air grew colder, and a thick mist began to envelop them. The sound of waves crashing against the boat's hull was soon drowned out by a deep, resonant hum that seemed to emanate from the very depths of the ocean.

Midoriya's heart raced as he peered into the fog. "Do you hear that? It sounds like... singing."

Todoroki nodded, his breath visible in the frigid air. "It's the leviathan. The legends mentioned its song could mesmerize sailors."

Bakugo gripped his axe tightly, his knuckles white. "Let's hope it doesn't put us to sleep before we get a chance to fight."

Suddenly, the water around their boat began to bubble and froth. A massive shadow loomed beneath the surface, growing larger and more defined with each passing second. The mist parted, revealing the leviathan in all its terrifying glory. Its immense scales shimmered like polished armor, each one the size of a shield. Its eyes glowed with an eerie, otherworldly light that cut through the murky depths.

Midoriya's voice was barely a whisper. "It's... beautiful."

The leviathan's head rose from the water, towering over their small boat. Its gaze fixed on the trio, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still. The creature let out a low, rumbling growl that reverberated through the water and into their very bones.

Todoroki stepped forward, his voice steady. "Great leviathan, we seek your wisdom and guidance. We do not wish to harm you. We only wish to understand."