garnets and emeralds

Those that had been allowed within the sacred walls of the castle bowed before him, knees touching the floor and eyes downcast even as the scent of cinnamon and caramel grew tinged with despair.

One last plea.

They dare not look up at the Omegan prince.

Or:

An attempt to bind the Midoriya and Bakugou kingdoms results in a marriage between the respected king and warrior, Izuku, and the sheltered prince, Katsuki - something neither of them want. But the duty to his family forces Katsuki to kneel and accept the king's ring.

With the pain and tension between them, it feels as if darkness looms over them, and yet, even within the shadows, they are able to grasp each other's hands and find their way back to the light.