Summary:

With his family in dire straits, omega nobleman Izuku is sent to marry the strongest alpha warlord, Katsuki Bakugo. But Bakugo wants nothing to do with him, and the marriage is for political and military purposes only. Izuku doesn't see himself as a weak omega and wants to fight on the battlefield side-by-side with Bakugo. Izuku will find friendly comfort in Shouto Todoroki, the prince of the Western Territory, and Bakugo's prisoner of war. Todoroki will see the qualities in Izuku that Bakugo refuses to see in a Dom-Omega mate, but Bakugo doesn't like to share, especially when Izuku belongs to him. Izuku will do whatever he can to ensure that he stands beside his alpha mate on the battlefield and help to bring change to the hierarchy world of alphas. Izuku will have to choose between happiness with one alpha or duty with another; he can't have both.

Notes:

***This is a medieval alternate universe fic with Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamics.
***This is a love-triangle story, so if you find that offensive, this fic is not for you.
***I will not have all the MHA characters in this story.
***Tokoyami is my absolute favorite character, so he will play a big part in this fic. For those of you who may like Tokoyami in the series as only a half-bird, half-human hybrid and not as a full human, then this fic is not for you. Tokoyami constantly wears a raven-shaped battle helmet for the sake of his character creation and story plot.
***There will be mpreg in this fic.
***Explicit scenes will be censored and can be read in full on Archive of Our Own. The story is marked as 'mature' for adult issues and adult drama.

***I do not own MHA or its characters. This fic is for fun. Feedback is very helpful, so please don't be shy or worried about expressing your feelings, good or bad.

***Warnings: Language

Wildfire

By Tenkku

Chapter 1: Captured

The snow-white ground, littered with carnage and armor, reeked with the fresh smell of human blood. The once peaceful field, knowing only the gentle falling of snow, is ravaged with the wounded and dead. Spears and arrows have pierced its ground; smoke from canons and pistols turned the light snowflakes to ash. All of it is an excellent symbol of the enemy's defeat. A man stepped around and over the fallen bodies of both enemy and comrade, making his way towards the defeated general.

The general, on his knees in the snow with swords pointed at him, slowly lifts his eyes to the man approaching. He didn't have to look to know who it is that approached; Katsuki Bakugo, the recently inherited Lord Alpha Prime of Mount Fervor, and his sworn enemy. He refused to keep his eyes downcast, letting them glare at the insane red ones that silently mocked him. With a vicious grin plastered on a blood-splattered face, the barbarian warlord kicked snow at him. The fallen general ignored the gesture meant to insult.

"Child's play," Katsuki Bakugo said with a laugh. "I was expecting more for you, Master Shouto Todoroki! Some alpha!"

Shouto wouldn't waver his stare. "It was a battle well fought,"

"A battle you lost," Bakugo added.

"Will you kill me now?" He asked flatly.

"No," Bakugo took the pistol from its holster to press the barrel to Todoroki's forehead. "That wouldn't be any fun. I'm making you my prisoner, which will halt your daddy's advancement on my territory." He put the gun back in its holster. "Shackle him; get him out of my sight."

Shouto refused to struggle as enemy soldiers shackled his wrists. As they guided him through the blood covered field, he takes notice of how many of Bakugo's men still stand, and so few of his own. Shouto has already lost sight of Bakugo, but he can hear the alpha voicing his victory. Everything is going to change for him now that he is Bakugo's prisoner. He wasn't ashamed of being taken a war prisoner; he's ashamed of all the people he's let down and the many lives lost in his father's name.

The world around him fell silent except for the crunch of his boots in the snow.

~*~Two Months Later~*~

Izuku let the feather of the quill tickle his nose while he thought about what to write next in his story. The wood cracked and crumbled in the fireplace, a reminder for him to put on another log. It had snowed in the night, and he woke up to the fresh powder lining his window sill. He had played outside all day with Uraraka until it started to get dark. Now he's warming himself in front of the fire, trying to write the next sentence of his story.

In his story, he is not an omega but a leader with a mighty sword that can produce lightning and strike at villains. Everyone is the same in his story, with only good and evil making a difference, not how one is born. It is rare for a noble bloodline such as his own to spawn an omega, but, here he is; the only omega nobleman of high society in the Northern Territory, and he is barely recognized.

Izuku had been very young when his parents died, and everything belonging to the Midoriya family transferred to his aunt and uncle. They took over his home, Almight Castle, with all its farms and vineyards, and even its finances. If Izuku had been born an alpha, he would have already inherited the family's estate, and the Midoriya bloodline would not be in dire straits. Instead, everything passed to his uncle, an alpha, who spent money like water passing through open fingers. Izuku knew from their steward, Iida, that the finances are dangerously low and soon they will be penniless unless something changes. This has been going on for a while, and his uncle makes up for the debts by selling off everything of worth little by little. Izuku looked around his mostly empty room, once filled with items and furniture befitting a child of noble birth. Now there is only his bed, a wardrobe, a trunk, and the fire. His uncle sold off everything.

At least he had his journal and his quill. It is his only means of escape from this life. Izuku dropped the quill and rolled onto his back, watching the shadows from the fire dance upon the ceiling. He folded his hands to cradle his head as he thought about what his life would have be like if he were born an alpha. He would have become the Lord of Almight Castle, gained respect from everyone, and have all omegas begging to be his mate. Izuku wouldn't rule the castle as his aunt and uncle do. He would make Almight Castle a happy, thriving place once again. That is if he were born alpha. The most he can hope for is marriage to an alpha of noble birth; yet what alpha will want to marry an omega like him who has nothing else to offer but a womb? He has no dowry to bring to a proper marriage, and the whole point of political, noble unions is to combine wealth and power. He has none of that.

Izuku must have fallen asleep on the floor because he woke up to someone knocking at the door. He quickly gathered up his quill and notebook, telling the person to come in. He glanced out the window to see that it is still dark out, which meant that the only person who would come to see him this late would be Iida. If it were Iida, then something's wrong.

"Young Master, you're still awake at this hour?" Iida stated as he came into the room.

"No, I fell asleep in front of the fire," Izuku answered. "You're still in your steward clothes," he noticed.

"Yes. I've been in a very long and heavy discussion with your uncle,"

Izuku saw the crinkle of worry and distress in Iida's brow. "Has something happened?" He asked, feeling a pit in the middle of his stomach.

"I haven't wanted to tell you until we were certain of our answer," Iida pushed his glasses up. "This is not my decision...at least, not entirely. It is your uncle's idea, and, while it goes against my morals and my judgment…it is a necessary evil."

Izuku swallowed the lump in his throat. "Just come out and say it, Tenya. W-what's going on?"

"Your uncle has found you a suitable marriage, one that will save Almight Castle and the Midoriya family name. However, what it entails, and who it entails, is an entirely different matter…"

A hundred thoughts raced through Izuku's head at once as he felt himself start to sweat, fearing whatever it is the beta will tell him.

"You are to marry Lord Katsuki Bakugo. You will have to leave Almight Castle to live at Mount Fervor with him as a Dom-Omega."

Izuku felt the blood run cold in his veins. Did he hear right? Katsuki Bakugo, the youngest alpha warlord, has agreed to marry him? They've known each other since they were children, and Bakugo was anything but friendly to him. Bakugo bullied him all the time, and even more so when they found out what they were. When Bakugo learned that he was an alpha, he began to take control of others around him. Once Bakugo heard that Izuku was omega, he refused to play together. They grew up going to the same parties and festivals, but they never interacted. He tried to communicate with Bakugo numerous times, but the head-strong alpha did not want to be seen talking to someone so inferior as a penniless 'idiot omega.' None of it makes any sense.

"Is this a joke?"

"I wish it were," Iida said. "Unfortunately, it's the truth."

"But, why? Why would Bakugo even agree to this?"

"Bakugo's army is growing, and soldiers need to eat. Feeding an army costs money, and your family has rich fields in which to grow food for them. He also wants our legion, the Ravens, which he can only obtain through marriage. And, as I know you are aware, are the only omega nobleman in the territory. You're the only choice."

Izuku looked down at his feet and let out a worried little laugh. So, it wasn't because Bakugo had a change of heart or liked him; it was strictly for political and military purposes. Bakugo wants to be number one in the world, and the alpha really will do anything see that happen.

"Don't worry, I will be with you the whole time," Iida said. "I am to continue to act as the steward for your family. I will handle all the heavy political work. Uraraka will come too; she will be your maid and attendant. Tokoyami will be coming as well; as leader of the Ravens, and as your castle escort. You won't be alone at Mount Fervor. We'll all be with you."

While that is reassuring, it didn't help the issue that he is still to be married to his childhood bully. It's been almost a year since he has last seen Bakugo, but Izuku has heard of the alpha's triumphs in the war with the West. Bakugo even defeated and captured the West territory's young master and general, Shouto Todoroki. Izuku can only imagine how high Bakugo's ego has soared from gaining all these victories.

"This has to be a dream," Izuku whispered to himself.

Iida heard him. "It's not a dream. Izuku, in theory, I am against this marriage. But, it will help to save your family. Yes, it is going to be a challenge married to an alpha like Katsuki Bakugo, but if you want to save your family's name, your home, and your people, then you need this marriage."

"What if I decline?"

"Your uncle won't let you," Iida said. "He is the Lord Alpha of this castle. He has the final say. However, if you somehow succeeded in declining this marriage proposal, then we will lose everything, and Katsuki Bakugo will snatch it up for himself. At least with a binding marriage endorsed by the Alpha King, you can still wield a thread of power. When your uncle passes, Almight Castle will be in Katsuki Bakugo's name as well as yours. Almight Castle will belong to you once again. This is the only way you can change the fate of your family name. And it's," Iida cleared his throat, suddenly falling silent.

Izuku gave Iida a sad, knowing smile. "It's my duty as an omega. That's what you were going to say, isn't it?"

"I'm doing this to help you," Iida said. "I would help change the world if I could, you know that."

Izuku sat down on his bed, gripping the sheets in his fists. "When do we leave?" It was hard to get the words out, but he managed. His voice wavered, though.

"Two days. The snow will slow us down, so we should leave sooner to arrive at a decent time. Uraraka will help you pack tomorrow."

Izuku shrugged his shoulders. "I have little to pack. We can even leave tomorrow." He looked around at his room again. It really will be easy to pack.

"I'll leave you for the night," Iida said. "Good night, Izuku."

"Goodnight."

He waited for the door to close before he fell onto his bed, staring out the window at the wintery moon. Only a moment ago he was dreaming of living in a fantasy world where things are different. Just a moment ago he thought he would never marry. Of all the alphas in the world, the fates pair him with Bakugo.

Izuku tossed and turned all night, trying to imagine what his life will be like at Mount Fervor with Bakugo as a mate. What will he do all day? His primary job as a Dom-Omega is to bear children and help run the castle. But, Izuku knew he could do more than just that. The problem he faced is would Bakugo let him do more than just sit around and breed. Izuku thought about it in many ways. There's a sure chance that Bakugo will merely ignore him whenever they are not needed to be together, such as a public event. As far as bullying goes, Izuku knows that part of the alpha has not changed. Bakugo is an alpha who likes to be in control, and since the world applauds alphas as heroes and natural leaders, Bakugo is entitled to that control. Sharing power, as a mated pair, may be non-inexistent in their marriage. Also, he will have to submit to Bakugo, but he doesn't want to. Izuku knows that he can take control and rule a territory the same as Bakugo (but not on a war-like level) yet his physical biology socially denies him the chance.

When they were little, he always looked up to Bakugo. He would tag along behind Bakugo and the other boys, engaging in various games of play. Before Bakugo learned he was alpha, he still took control as the leader, but at least he was easier to get along with. All the boys looked up to him, and Izuku wished that he could be just like Bakugo. Once he found out that he is omega, Izuku felt inferior to Bakugo, immediately falling into the role society expects of him. As the years went on, and he spent more time studying, Izuku's views on the genetic differences in society changed. There is nothing that can be done about it since he cannot change the rules of the kingdom. Only the king can do that, and what Alpha Prime Overlord would want to give up power?

So, what can he do? The only conclusion he came to is the simplest one; try to make the best out of it. In time, things may open to change, even if it's only a little change. If Bakugo agrees to sit down and speak with him, maybe they can come to some understanding. Izuku always wanted to get along with Kacchan, but Kacchan didn't want to get along with him.

'Kacchan?' Izuku repeated. 'I haven't called him that since we were children. Would he even let me call him that again?'

Before Izuku noticed, it was morning, and he hadn't slept a wink.

~*~Three Days Later~*~

"I can't believe this! Marriage is so stupid!" Bakugo kicked over a chair in his chambers. "I don't want that guy around me!"

"Really, it can't be as bad as you're making it,"

"Shut up, block-head!" He said to Kirishima, his right-hand man and the only person he allows to follow him.

Kirishima picked up the chair Bakugo kicked over. "Did you really think you could get out of never being married? An alpha needs an omega, especially an alpha of your status."

"I don't need shit!" Bakugo said. "I can have as many omegas and betas as I want. I just don't want them. I have more important things to do that's not 'playing house'!"

Kirishima sighed. "Whatever. He's going to be here soon. They're already at the base."

Bakugo went out onto his chamber balcony to look at the base of the mountain path where a single carriage started up the way. Flags bearing the Midoriya family crest assured him that it's his 'omega bride,' to put the term loosely. 'Why is there only one carriage?' He wondered. Maybe the rest of the idiot's stuff is further behind. 'Hmph. Izuku Midoriya. Deku.' He smirked at the nickname.

"I guess he packed light," Kirishima said, also noticing one carriage.

"More junk is probably on the way," Bakugo said. That's when he had another thought. The near bankruptcy of the Midoriya family is no secret. Bakugo has witnessed how carelessly Deku's uncle spent that money; with gambling, women, and material goods. It's possible that Deku only has one carriage of belongings because Bakugo's heard the uncle often sells items from Almight Castle to pay the debts. "It doesn't matter what shit he has," Bakugo said. "It's the Raven legion and those farmlands I need from him."

"And an heir."

Bakugo shuddered. "I'll let you do it instead. We'll dye the hair my color and pass it off as my kid."

"What? I can't do that!" Kirishima nearly fainted. "It has to be you! Although, the idea of smaller Bakugo's running around causing havoc is the stuff of nightmares."

"Screw you," Bakugo let out a chuckle at the image of a small army of little ones just like him. "Actually, that's not a bad idea. We can take over the world twice as fast with more of me!"

Kirishima couldn't help but laugh at his own image of a bunch tiny Bakugo's biting at his ankles like piranhas.

"I guess I'm to go greet him at the door?" Bakugo grumbled, seeing the carriage pull up and stop in the courtyard.

"That's expected of you," Kirishima said. "Don't worry; I'll hold your hand if you're scared!"

"How would you like to lose a hand?"

Izuku gulped when the sight of Mount Fervor came into view. The castle sat upon a long, massive cliff with nothing but forest behind it. The castle itself is a stronghold, more of a fort than a home. Its walls are dark, gray stone with more arrow slits than regular windows. It's an appropriate place for a warrior like Bakugo to live, Izuku thought. He is looking at his new home, too, where he will raise his children, and live with Kacchan.

"It looks so scary," Uraraka said, looking at the castle.

"Mount Fervor is one of the territory's strongest castles," Iida told her. "It was built to look threatening."

'My new home,' Izuku said to himself as he continued to stare at the large dark structure. He lost the view when a black horse trotted up to pause beside the carriage.

"Dom-Omega, we've arrived," Came a voice from atop the horse.

"I'm not a Dom-Omega yet, Tokoyami." He gave the gamma captain a crooked smile through the carriage window. It was hard to see or read Tokoyami's expression because the man rarely removed his black raven-head shaped helmet. Izuku can see Tokoyami's mouth, but it rarely showed any emotion other than calm assertiveness.

"Remain in the carriage with Uraraka," Iida said. "Tokoyami and I can greet them first."

Izuku stayed in the carriage, his body tense and tight, fists clenched in his lap. His resolve is starting to weaken with having to face Bakugo again on a much broader, personal level than ever before.

"It'll be okay, Izuku," Uraraka said, trying to comfort him.

"You haven't met Katsuki Bakugo," Izuku told her.

He glanced out the carriage window again when he heard Iida's voice speaking to another. When Iida turned to the carriage, he presented Izuku by his full name and title, which should be 'Master of Almight Castle,' not 'Dom-Omega.' Izuku took a deep breath and opened the door to step out of the carriage.

Izuku's eyes immediately fell on Bakugo standing at the top of the steps, looking ever annoyed, bored, and angry. What Izuku heard about Bakugo in the last year was true; the alpha is so confident with his battle skills that he doesn't wear armor, and though it's winter, he keeps his chest and arms bare. Bakugo didn't look like a lord of a castle but rather a barbaric warlord in just a cape, dark pants, and heavy boots. The blonde hair is a mess of spikes as if he just rolled out of bed or came out of a scuffle. The alpha has gained more muscle since Izuku saw him last, which is due in part to all the battlefields Bakugo frequented. Bakugo has gained a reputation of being a brutal warlord on the battlefield and may very well succeed in conquering the whole West Territory.

And Izuku is to be this alpha's mate.

"Welcome to Mount Fervor!" Said a young man with wild red hair that appeared to be the nicer half of Bakugo. The friendly man came down the steps to greet him. "We've been waiting for you, Izuku! I'm Eijiro Kirishima, Bakugo's second-in-command, and right-hand man!"

Izuku smiled and greeted Kirishima. He didn't know what else to say.

"We have a feast prepared for your arrival," Kirishima stated proudly and bowed. "You're probably hungry after the journey. I know I would be! Where's your second carriage?"

"Second carriage?" Izuku questioned.

"Yeah. The one with the rest of your stuff."

Izuku blinked and looked at the trunks tied to the back of the carriage. "That is all my stuff."

Kirishima just said, 'oh.'

"We should get out of the cold," Iida offered, sensing the awkwardness.

"You can all follow me," Kirishima said, ushering Izuku and Uraraka up the stairs.

Bakugo stared, or slightly glared, at Izuku from across the feasting table where the green-haired omega sat opposite of him. Deku barely touched his food or the mead, preferring to stare at it, as if lost in deep thought. 'Typical Deku,' Bakugo said to himself, gulping down the goblet of mead. Deku always did like to overthink things, still had his head in the clouds, and probably sprouted stupid stuff only omegas would say. Bakugo did not have a problem with omegas; he had a problem with Deku in particular. Of all the omegas in the world, the only one to be born into a noble family is fucking Deku. He can still picture the omega following him around as kids.

Deku hasn't changed much at all, except growing taller. He still had the green hair, green eyes, and freckles that always give him a youthful appearance. Deku dressed plainly in a white undershirt and brown tunic vest with simple pants and boots. At first, Bakugo thought they were traveling clothes. He found out that Deku didn't have many clothes, and that the clothes on his back are the best ones that he owns. That is all the fault of the uncle for nearly spending the Midoriya family into ruin.

Bakugo poured himself another cup of mead. There is nothing sexually appealing about Deku and Bakugo doubted he would be able to do anything with the omega until the other goes into heat. The last omega he thought he'd ever end up in bed with is Izuku Midoriya. If it weren't for the rules of the kingdom and his agenda, Bakugo wouldn't have troubled himself with Deku at all. He barely remembered the omega exists. He stole a glance at Tokoyami, the gamma leader of the Ravens, standing dutifully behind Deku. He needs Tokoyami's forces and Deku's farmlands. That is the only reason for this marriage.

He shuddered at the idea of the ceremony. Kirishima wanted it to be a big event, inviting everyone they can, but Bakugo refused that. The only party he wants to attend and hold are war parties. He decided on a quick, private marriage ceremony with just himself, Deku, Kirishima, and Iida. A quick word from the king's bishop, some false blessing, and then the signing of the marriage papers. Fast, comfortable, and simple. There will be a celebratory feast at a later time. As for the wedding night, there wouldn't be one. Bakugo had a plan that would please himself, Deku, and the others around them; so long as the omega kept his mouth shut. The ceremony and wedding night shouldn't be an issue for Deku since he can safely assume the omega wants nothing to do with him either. Like all noble marriages, it is a business arrangement and a political deal; all those nonsense stories about 'fated mates' and 'eternal love' are not reality.

Bakugo caught Deku's eyes, and Bakugo quickly looked way. It's as if the omega knew what he was thinking.

'Stupid Deku.' He downed his mead. 'I'll let Todoroki take care of him. It'll give the shit-stain something to do while he's my prisoner.'

Both Izuku's mind and body were exhausted from the day, so the moment Kirishima showed him to his chambers, he fell onto the bed. Iida continued talking about this and that, but Izuku wasn't paying full attention. Uraraka bounced around with excitement looking at and complimenting everything. Izuku had barely looked at his room when he first entered. All he saw was the bed and sank into its unexpected softness.

He eventually sat up to look around at his new room, taking in every detail and every corner. His bed has four tall posts and is much bigger than the one he had at Almight Castle. The fireplace is significant as well, with Uraraka already tending to it. Rich paisley carpets and elaborate tapestries decorated the walls and floor. There is also a writing desk, a small dining table, a wardrobe, candle stands, sconces, and above the fireplace, a sword.

Izuku's eyes stayed glued to the sword mounted on the wall, looking at it with awe. It looked exactly like the sword he wrote about in his stories! A perfect likeness! Izuku had to get a closer look at it. He went over to the fireplace and tried to reach it, but the sword was mounted too high. Iida assisted him in taking the sword down, asking why he wanted to see it so badly. Izuku said it was for 'special reasons' and took the blade by its hilt. He had to hold it with two hands at first, getting used to its weight, and then he held it with his right. Izuku let his gaze travel up and down the finely crafted blade, marveling at its design. The hilt is basic and simple, yet sturdy. It felt familiar in his hold as if it belonged there. Izuku remembers his grandfather telling him a story about how the Midoriya family sword was taken some years ago and never found. It was said to hold special magic powers that will only reveal its true form to the rightful bearer. Izuku felt himself smile as he wondered how incredible it would be if this were the sword from that story.

The door swinging open startled all three of them. Izuku almost dropped the sword when Bakugo barged in unannounced. Tokoyami quickly followed behind, apologizing to Izuku, even though the gamma knew there was nothing he could do to keep out the lord of the castle. Bakugo dismissed them all except for Izuku. Iida's eyes silently asked Izuku if he wanted them to stay. Izuku smiled at Iida, allowing him to take both Uraraka and Tokoyami with him. Izuku's insides jumped a little when Bakugo kicked the door shut. The alpha appeared cranky. Not angry; cranky. Bakugo had a cup of mead in one hand. Bakugo didn't appear to be drunk, either. That didn't surprise Izuku. Bakugo is clearly an alpha who can hold his wine.

"You. We need to talk." Bakugo said, pointing his finger at Izuku while still balancing the cup in his hand. "Get a few things straight. And what the hell are you doing with that sword? Put it back!"

"I'm sorry," Izuku couldn't reach the mount, so he placed it on the mantle instead. "It's just such a nice sword that I-"

"Shut it." Bakugo cut him off. "I don't want you to get any ideas in that green head of yours that this marriage is anything but business."

Izuku nodded. "Yes, I know."

"Good. Second of all, stay out of my way. I don't care what you do so long as it's within the role of a Dom-Omega and you stay away from me. Got it?"

Izuku walked over to the bed, keeping Bakugo in his line of sight. "I understand. But, Kacchan, it's been so long since we last spoke to one another," Izuku forced a smile at him. "Can't we at least…you know…talk about old times?"

"Old times?" Bakugo snorted. "What's so exciting to talk about? Your annoying ass always following me around? Big whoop."

"No, not that. About the games we used to invent, the other boys we played with, things like that," Izuku sat on the bed.

"That's in the past," Bakugo said. "I only look to the future, a future in which I am the supreme ruler! Conqueror of all four territories!"

Izuku's eyes widened at him. "You think you can take over all four territories? That means overthrowing our king, too."

"I wouldn't 'overthrow' him," Bakugo smirked. "He will simply recognize me as the better ruler! I will do what he couldn't; conquer all four territories. There is no one else in this world with the ability to accomplish this task except for me! You'll see me as an alpha supreme one day!"

"Don't you think that's going a little overboard?" Izuku offered. "You're already really powerful."

"But it's not enough," Bakugo said. "I will become a supreme alpha! Know this, Deku; the heavens will not accept me, and the underworld is afraid I'll take it over!" He said it with a laugh and finished the mead in one gulp. "Everything will be one, Deku," Bakugo said, holding up one finger. "One single territory. And I'll oversee all of it!"

Izuku always did have a habit of speaking his mind when he shouldn't, and he often blurted out his feelings or ideas. Bakugo's idea of having one territory governed by one will help to bring peace to the world. And where there is peace, there is room for change! At first, Izuku thought Bakugo's idea was just the rantings of a blood-crazed barbarian; but it is the opposite. 'Well, the battles do not need to happen,' Izuku thought to himself. In his mind, fighting should only take place if discussions don't work out.

"That's a great idea, Kacchan!" Izuku said. "I think the idea of one territory is great! There's room for change! And I can help you! We can work together to negotiate with the other territories, and only resort to battle if we need to! Let me help you make this happen! I know we can figure out a strategy together!"

Bakugo stared at him for a moment and then started to laugh. "Me? Work with you? I hate to break it to you, Deku, but the other territories do not want to 'talk.' That notion right there tells me that you think like an omega. The only way the territories will listen is by my gunfire and my army. I have my war council already, and I barely need to discuss anything with them."

"I can be on your war council," Izuku said.

"Your job is to be a Dom-Omega and handle all the boring bullshit house stuff that I don't want to have to deal with." Bakugo rolled his eyes at the hurt look on Deku's face. Nothing has changed in the man. Still easy to upset, but stubborn as a jackass. There was always that hint of stubbornness in Deku's green eyes, ever since they were little, when Deku would try to stand up to him. Deku would be shaking, but that stubbornness kept the omega standing firm. He has no doubt Deku is going to push these ideas and morals onto him. "You don't belong on the battlefield."

"How do you know?" Izuku said, clenching his teeth and his fists. "I didn't ask to be born this way, you know! I shouldn't…I shouldn't have to limit myself to what I can do because I am not an alpha or gamma! I am capable of doing everything you can do! There is no difference in-"

"There is a difference, dumb-dumb," Bakugo interrupted him. "You're an omega; a slave to your heat cycles. No battlefield will stand still because an omega goes into heat! If you can't focus on the battle in front of you, then you'll be killed. That's why omegas can't stand on the battlefield."

Izuku knew that Bakugo was right about the heat, but every omega's heat cycle is different. His only comes twice a year and lasts for about one to two days.

"An omega knows when their heat is coming before it hits them full on," Izuku told him. "An omega will not join in a battle if that is the case! Yes, we can't control it, but we know when it's coming, and we've learned how to manage it in its early stages! Two days out of the year should not keep me from being like you! If anything, I'm…I'm STRONGER than you!"

Bakugo's eyes widened for a moment, and then they turned dark. "Stronger than me? Even if you were an alpha, you would never beat me."

"I can fight as well as you if I learn how," Izuku said. "My body can withstand pregnancy and childbirth, something that no male alpha or gamma or beta can understand! You fight one kind of battle, but I can fight two of them!" There is more to it than just that, of course, but Bakugo didn't need to know that.

"Is that the theory you're going with?" He scoffed. "An omega listens to their alpha,"

"Only if they are bonded and mated," Izuku pointed out with a smirk of his own. "And you already said that this is a business marriage, nothing else! Therefore, I don't have to let my omega instincts obey you because we won't bond! If we can't be a happily mated couple, then we'll fight side-by-side! An omega will still stand by their alpha." Izuku would stand by Bakugo even if they weren't married, but he doubted the alpha would see or understand that.

"I'm getting tired of hearing this," Bakugo sneered at him. "We sign the marriage papers tomorrow."

"Why are you avoiding me?" Izuku asked him. "Is it because you know I'm right and you don't want to admit it?"

Izuku felt a tightening in his chest; fear. Bakugo's eyes turned a different shade of red, a darker shade, and Izuku knew that Bakugo is using his alpha powers to force him to submit. Izuku tried to fight it, but his omega body forced itself to sit on the bed. He began to tremble under Bakugo's hard stare; the sheer strength of the alpha's willpower radiating from the male almost had Izuku bearing his neck in submission. He may have done just that if Bakugo did not turn away from him.

"Stop your useless ramblings and go to sleep!"

Bakugo slammed the door behind him, leaving Izuku alone in the room with a trembling body and racing heart.

TBC