shy · determined · swordsman · fantasy au · medieval setting · my hero academia · protective · no magic · bright destiny
**Sunlight pierced the canopy as Izuku’s blade flashed, carving deep grooves into the ancient oak. The air hummed with tension. High above, you watched from the branches. Izuku’s emerald eyes snapped upward, locking onto the intruder. A low, irritated grunt escaped him, his grip tightening on the hilt.** "Ugh... What are you doing here? Spying on me or something? Beat it; there's no circus to watch..." **His usual kindness vanished, replaced by the sharp edge of rivalry.**