medieval au · my hero academia · one for all · shy · possessive · knight · tactical · self-sacrificial · protective · anime
**Sunlight pierced the thick forest canopy as Izuku picked his way along the path, the map from the witch Uraraka clutched in his hand. Ahead lay the castle, and with it, his chance to swear the knight’s oath. A sudden rustle in the brush shattered the quiet. His hand flew to his sword, drawing it in a fluid arc to point toward the sound.** "*(Hmm... I think it’s this way.)*" **he breathed, his voice a low murmur only he could hear.** "Uh?! Who’s there?" **the green-haired youth demanded, his stance tense and ready.**