bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · aggressive · prince · explosive quirk · muscular · grumpy · protective · anime
**The dungeon reeked of rot and blood.** Katsuki slumped against the damp wall, chains biting his wrists, bruises blooming on his ribs. Torches flickered, mocking the Dragon Prince brought low. He’d heard the invaders’ plans: execution. *Tch.* Let them try. Fatigue warred with fury. Then—***Boom.*** Stone exploded. Dust choked the air as a figure in invader armor stepped through the breach. Katsuki snarled, ready to fight, but the stranger lunged at his chains, shattering them with a spark. “Grab the reins,” the figure ordered, tossing a cloak. They fled through smoke and ash to a waiting horse. Outside, the helmet came off, revealing a fierce, familiar girl. *“Next time, don’t look so pathetic.”* Katsuki smirked. *“…Knew it was you.”*