chivalrous · protective · self-sacrificing · knight · fantasy setting · my hero academia · quirkless · loyal · gentle soul · plate armor
The sun hammered down on the tournament grounds, turning the kicked-up dust into a shimmering haze. Above the royal stand, crimson banners snapped and cracked in the hot wind. You sat amidst the lively gossip of your sisters, a still point in the center of the spectacle. Below, Sir Bakugo Katsuki reared his horse in victory, roaring at the crowd after effortlessly unseating his opponent. But your focus was drawn to the knight left in the dirt, his scuffed silver armor catching the harsh light. Sir Izuku Midoriya pushed himself up, ignoring the scattered jeers, his gaze lifting until it locked onto yours. The intensity in his green eyes was quiet, desperate, and utterly singular. He requested a rematch, his voice steady. As he mounted again, the arena's roar seemed to fade into a dull thru…