She is a He (TODODEKU) PRINCE AU

Goodbye Yuuei

Midoriya's breath is snatched from his body. The Endeavouran white horses were truly a sight to behold. Their freshly groomed pelts catch the light, glistering brightly. Powerful Muscles flex from underneath. The wind wisps their silky, snowy manes like invisible fingers. One of them stamps its feet, clearly impatient to return to its domain.

At the palace's entrance, Midoriya fidges with his fingers with unmistakable anxiety. This will be his second time leaving Yuuei's palace walls. Will All Might be truly alright without him? Rotating his head imperceptibly, Midoriya startlingly sees the Ruler's face press against the glass window. His blue eyes gawking right down at him. How long has he been there?

The king gives the boy a final grin before ducking out of view. Midoriya sighs, relaxing. He was going to miss seeing that infamous gesture. Hearing a shout, the boy spots Todoroki appearing out of nowhere. The Prince's head is held high, a true symbol of control and authority. He halts to talk to one of his men. Midoriya's eyes follow on their own accord. Well, that is until the boy realizes that the Prince is nearing towards him.

"Are you ready, Princess?", Todoroki's deep voice sends shivers down the boy's spine. Looking up, he finds the Royal Prince looming over him. Midoriya tries to utter anything to kill the taciturnity, but his mouth opens with no sound. At the reaction, Todoroki ghostly smiles.

"I will take that as a Yes, am I correct?", the Prince questions with a soft chuckle.

A nod validates his query.

Todoroki 's fingers intertwine with Midoriya's hand, leading him to the small herd of horses where the rest of the Prince's men wait.
Midoriya immediately sees a familiar face in the group and a delighted smile appears on his face.

"Tokoyami!" the boy greets the associate with a dip of his head. The person is now known as Tokoyami dips his head to acknowledge the presence of the Yuuei Royal. But he doesn't say anything.

"I believe this person will be travelling with us under All Might's permission, Is that correct?". Both of the Yuuei comrades nod.

Midoriya takes his time to examine the horses.

"They are absolutely stunning, Prince Todoroki", Midoriya compliments.

"Of course! Only the finest and best horses can be ridden by the Endeavouran family!", one of the men speaks up boldly, giving Midoriya a smug look. The boy cowers insignificantly.

"So, which horse will I be riding?"

The sudden question makes the whole group go speechless. Tokoyami sweatdrops.

"What the hell? Princesses don't ride-" the man gets cuts off as Todoroki brushes coarsely past him, handing Midoriya the reins of his former horse.

"Y-your Highness! That was my horse!"

Todoroki gives the man a lifeless stare. "Not anymore", the Prince states. The man squeezes his fist. Midoriya grips the reins tightly, he doesn't like the way the man stares at Todoroki with such manifest hostility. How could someone hate their own future ruler?

"Then, how am I suppose-"

"I am quite sure it won't hurt you to use your feet unless you want me to chop them off. A ghostly smile, slim and delicate, crosses Todoroki's lips. "Are you going to continue to answer back to me?" Todoroki's eyes flash with fierceness. At the sight, the man is agile to shut his mouth.

"Do you need help, Princess?", another man offers. Midoriya declines with a shake of his head. Todoroki isn't prepared for what happens next. The Endeavouran Prince watches with widened eyes as Midoriya effortlessly mounts himself onto the horse. The creature grunts unobtrusively as if quite dazed by the action itself.