The Throne and the Wolf (BakuDeku)

Chapter 23: An Omega's Claim

"Your Highness, please stand still. I need to just tighten this last section," the dark haired Omega maid spoke quietly but firmly as she dressed the Omega Prince. Izuku was trying his best to stand still, but the corset vest that they were tightening was not the most comfortable.

"Why do I have to wear this?" he huffed, "I don't usually wear such tight fitting clothes."

"We are just following Her Majesty's orders. I'm sorry, this is what she wants you to wear" it was a blonde Omega that spoke this time.

Izuku got on well with the Omega maids who attended him. They were often fountains of gossip, which helped the Omega keep up to date with the inner workings of the Palace. They didn't have much to report at the moment, however, as Izuku's upcoming departure was all anyone was talking about.

A gentle knock took their attention to the door.

"Enter," Izuku commanded.

Through the door to his chambers came the brown haired Beta that Izuku had been hoping to see before the ball. "Ochaco!" the Omega squealed as he tried to wriggle out from between the Omega maids. They almost stopped him from escaping their clutches. Almost.

"Prince..." Uraraka was giggling as she watched the Omega Prince fall over himself to get to her, "be careful." he tumbled onto the floor in front of her. Still laughing, she helped him back onto his feet. "Are you ok?"

A little out of breath and also a little red faced he replied, "y...yeah, I'm fine. What about you? What are you doing here? You should be resting still? I was planning on visiting you, but this is taking far too long. Come, let's sit." He led her over to the chez lounge by the large windows.

"I am feeling much better, thank you. The Palace physician has worked his magic as usual, each of the Betas that were harmed have been treated and we will be back to work in a matter of days."

"That is good to hear. As long as you are healing and Iida is looking after you," Izuku fluttered his big eyelashes as he spoke.

It was Uraraka's turn to stumble over her words, "y-yes, he's been d-doing a fine job."

"Oh has he now," Izuku winked, enjoying seeing his friend being the one to squirm for once. "He'd better propose soon. I can't wait to see your pups running around. I'll be having words..." Izuku stopped talking, realisation hitting him. He wasn't going to get to see that. More importantly, he wasn't sure when he was going to see his friends again after tomorrow.

"Oh, no. Please don't get upset. I know that you are leaving tomorrow, but I'm sure that I'll be able to come over to see you. You will be back here for certain occasions too! The Queen has to allow it. It's a big step for all of you." She was rubbing small circles on the back of Izuku's hand. "Let's finish getting you ready, before your Mother comes and scolds your poor Omega maids. We all know your hair has a mind of its own and will need to be tamed."

Izuku knew that she was right, yet it still hurt. Everything was changing so quickly. He stood and let the maids finish getting him ready. They chatted pleasantly amongst themselves, speculating around who else would be attending the ball tonight.

"I heard from Iida that King Todoroki requested an invitation." Izuku felt his body tense as Uraraka spoke. He looked over to where she was still sitting, unable to hide the concern from his features. "Don't worry, his request was refused. Iida also told me that the guards have been instructed to keep an eye out for him. If he does show up, he won't be allowed anywhere near you. Though I wouldn't worry about that. Your mate-to-be has been quite vocal about what he'd do to him the next time that he sees him."

The Omega felt himself relax a little. She was right, Prince Bakugo had shown just how protective he could be.

Once Izuku was fully dressed and his hair had been tamed to within an inch of its life, he stood and faced the mirror. The last ball had not been that long ago, yet so much had happened since then. He was to leave his home, his family. To start a new one with an Alpha. Another knock startled him, causing his mind to refocus. Whoever knocked this time didn't wait to be called in.