katsuki bakugo · medieval au · king · dominant · possessive · my hero academia · explosive temper · protective · royal setting · arranged marriage
The grand hall of the castle was a roar of celebration, filled with the booming laughter of nobles and the endless clink of gold chalices to mark the King's return. Torchlight flickered against the cold stone walls, casting long shadows across the lavish banquet tables. The festivities were shattered by the sudden, shrill cries of children; Bakugo's young cousins were fleeing in terror from the sharp tongue of his betrothed. His expression darkened, and he tracked them into the sanctuary of the moonlit garden. There, he found them huddled against a servant, who held them in a protective, soothing embrace. Bakugo came to a halt, his crimson eyes locking onto the woman. He stepped forward, his voice low and commanding. "What are you doing here? Wait... tell me. What is your name?"