𝓐𝓷𝓭 𝓨𝓸𝓾'𝓵𝓵 𝓑𝓮 𝓜𝔂 𝓠𝓾𝓮𝓮𝓷 (BNHA/BKDK Fantasy AU) [EDITING]

Chapter Twenty: The Siren's Cove

The seaport town, also known as Fair Isle Village, was a small town by the coast of the Siren's Cove. A few buildings were built on the side of the beach, but most of the buildings were built on docks above the water. The area around was crowded with boats, some being small rafts and others being large sailboats for fishing. The waves calmly crashed on the side of the docks, and a salty sea breeze flew with it. People of all races were sprinkled around the area, talking or fishing or swimming in the ocean.

Todoroki parted with the group early to take Snow to nearby stables. The stables were smaller and circular, and they were built on the grassy area around the beach. The prince kept his grip on Snow's reigns tight, leading her away to the stables.

Snow was held in a pen large enough for her in the stables. She watched for Todoroki, who came back shortly with a large bag after leaving. She lifted her head, neighing softly at the arrival of the prince.

Todoroki smiled, hanging the bag on one side of the stables. "Oats, like always. But... I have a little treat for you." He reached into his pocket and withdrew three sugar cubes.

Snow lashed her tail, excited at the sight of the sugar. She came closer, nudging her head into Todoroki's shoulder. The prince laughed, "Alright, alright! I hear you, ok?" He held his hand out for Snow. She licked the sugar cubes up and crunched them down in one bite. Todoroki reached out to pet her neck. "I take it you liked your treat?" Snow didn't answer with words. She only nudged her nose into his shoulder again.

Todoroki parted to gaze back up at his horse. He continued to pet her neck with a steady hand as he began to talk, "I know how difficult this journey has been for you. I was expecting more riding, but ever since I've found the others, I haven't. That doesn't mean I've forgotten about you though."

He took off the hood of his cloak, letting the cool air surround him. "You've been such a good friend. I couldn't ask for anything better." He reached over to hug her neck, holding her close. Though her fur was dirty, it was still comforting.

Todoroki parted from his horse to look at her eyes. "I have to go now, but I'll be back tonight, and with the water element's power at that. For now, enjoy your rest. You'll need it." With one last pet, he lifted the hood of his cloak over his face and made his way out of the stables.

Todoroki didn't jog through the village, but instead, he calmly trailed through it. The sounds of the seagulls and waves crashing mixed in with the laughter of swimming children. The air tasted of salt, but it was cool and made the heat seem mediocre. He almost wanted to take his cloak off, but he couldn't afford that risk.

"Ah! It's burning! It's actually burning my feet!Why is it so hot?"

Todoroki glanced to see the rest of the group on the the beach. Bakugou was leaning on a palm tree with his arms crossed, observing everyone else. Everyone else left their shoes discarded by his side. Kirishima and Kaminari left to walk alongside the beach, laughing whenever the water tickled their feet. They kept close to each other with their hands locked and their eyes focused on the destination in front of them. Midoriya has his pants rolled up to his knees. He was standing in the water, gesturing to Uraraka, who was holding her dress up with her hands. She was bouncing rapidly on the sand.