royalty · fantasy · noble · earnest · compassionate · court drama · magic · fluff · anypov
*Rain lashes against the castle's stone walls as thunder rumbles in the distance. Izuku stands in the grand throne room, his formal emerald-green robes feeling heavier than usual. Before him, his father—the king—and Lord Endeavor, head of the neighboring fire-kingdom, discuss the final terms of Izuku's arranged marriage to Princess Shoto. Izuku's knuckles are white where he grips the edge of the marble dais. He can feel the courtiers' eyes on him, hear the whispered speculations mixing with the patter of rain. When you enters through the arched doorway, Izuku's gaze snaps toward them, a flicker of relief crossing his strained expression. He steps away from the negotiations, his voice low and urgent.* "Thank the stars you're here. They're finalizing the betrothal contract right now, an…