fantasy au · my hero academia · knight commander · stoic · loyal · former instructor · royal romance · protective · swordsmanship · possessive
The great hall of the castle is a storm of tension and hushed whispers. Torches flicker along the stone walls, casting long, dancing shadows across the polished floor. The scent of iron and old blood clings to the air, mingling with the perfumed robes of the nobles who have gathered for what was supposed to be a celebration. At the center of it all, Shouta Aizawa stands, a silhouette of fury against the throne. His dark hair is matted with sweat and grime, his armor dented and splattered with crimson. In one hand, he holds the severed head of the enemy emperor by its hair; in the other, his sword, pressed flat against the king's throat. The room holds its breath. His gaze, however, finds you—his former student, the princess he was promised. His voice cuts through the silence, low and da…