***Another quick update! I wanted to make sure I posted it soon because I have some busy days the rest of this week! The holidays can be crazy! As always, thanks for the support, comments, emails, and kudos! Please, read on and enjoy!

***Warnings: Language, sex talk, dialogue-heavy, info-heavy

***Reviews/Comments always welcomed and greatly appreciated!


"What is your name?" Jesus asked.

"My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many."

Chapter 9: The Dark Meeting

Izuku was relieved to learn that they would be riding in a carriage rather than on the back of one of the beasts. Shoto's carriage is right behind them. Izuku made the mistake of asking Shoto if he wanted to ride with them. It made Bakugo angry and Izuku apologized. Shoto said he and Dabi would be taking their own carriage and thanked Izuku for the invitation. Izuku thought Iida would be the one to come with them and not Kirishima. Izuku didn't mind either way but still asked Bakugo why. Bakugo told him that Kirishima is his Second, which meant that Kirishima can act or do things in Bakugo's place, such as fighting or exchanging messages. Bakugo further explained that it was common for Blood Lords to visit each other's castles with a second, such as Shoto did with Dabi and Fuyumi. Izuku assumed that Dabi is Shoto's Second since they were riding together.

He's never ridden in a carriage before but it was no different from riding in a wagon other than the interior is much more comfortable. Izuku doesn't care for the style of design; all carved wood and bone with red plush seats and walls. He sits opposite of Bakugo, watching the demon alpha lazily pick and clean under his claws. Bakugo's bare-chested with only a red sash covered in medals and medallions. This is also the first time Izuku's seen Bakugo's crown, which resembled black spires encrusted with rubies. Other than the crown and sash, Bakugo doesn't look like a nobleman going to a dinner party; rather, he looks like he's riding into battle. Izuku can only assume it's for Bakugo to use to show off his status. He's wearing the gifts Bakugo got for him, only this time he allowed himself to choose a green top instead of all white.

"You're pretty tense," Izuku tells him, breaking the long silence.

"I hate these things," Bakugo answers. "But nothing's worse than the Black Moon Ball, which Iida reminded me is coming up very soon. And I'm fucking hosting it this time."

"The Black Moon Ball? That sounds like fun, though."

Bakugo rolls his eyes. "You would think its fun, but I hate it! The Master of All Evil will attend, so I must do it this year or get scolded."

"The Master of All Evil…"

"He is the Alpha Supreme and the King of this realm," Bakugo tells him. "You know this."

Just hearing the name and title makes Izuku shiver with dread. He would have to meet the Master of All Evil? Izuku is still getting used to meeting demons and other creatures, but the Master of All Evil? "I would hope I never had to meet Him,"

"He is the only one I answer to," Bakugo says.

"But Bakugo...what's to say the Master of All Evil will want peace between the two worlds?"

"He'll continue rule this realm," Bakugo tells him. "We just want the freedom to go between worlds. It's our kid that will change everything."

"And you're sure about that?"

"Yes. Now stop talking. I have a headache and it's going to be a long fucking day."

Izuku nods and closes his eyes as the carriage rocks on the road. There is still so much that he doesn't know, and the others aren't telling him the whole story. He'll have to try and piece the puzzle together on his own. But it's Tomura's statement, 'same green eyes' that is haunting him. Either Tomura has seen him before, or he had some sort of second sight power like Tokoyami has. 'If only I were the successor reborn...then I could figure everything out and make my own decisions.' Izuku didn't know when he dozed off but woke up to Bakugo shouting at him that they were here.

Stepping down from the carriage, Izuku looks up at the castle much like Black Ram Hall though it was built into a mountain. Both Kirishima and Dabi come to stand on either side of him while Bakugo and Shoto ascend the stairs of the castle. Izuku noticed that Shoto is wearing a helmet instead of a crown. Was this going to be more than just a dinner party?

"Where are they going?" Izuku asks.

"To announce their arrival," Dabi answers.

"Um...why is Lord Shoto wearing a battle helmet?" He turns to look up at Dabi who is wearing a lazy smirk.

"Don't tell him," Kirishima says to Dabi.

"Huh? Don't tell me what? What's going on here?"

Dabi places his hands in his jerkin pockets. "That would be the helmet made from the skull of our father,"

Izuku's eyes widen. "F-Father?"

"It's a long story," Dabi tells him. "But Shoto killed our father for reasons no one has to know. Our old man had it coming. That skull is a battle prize for Shoto, and he wears it proudly."

Izuku couldn't believe the kind, soft speaking demon Blood Lord could be a murderer of his own father. Then again, someone like Shoto wouldn't do such a thing without good reason. Bakugo mentioned something about Shoto being 'too close to his siblings,' whatever that means. Izuku can assume they shared a harsh family life if one was to kill their parent. He shouldn't press on private family matters.

"Um...can I ask something? Do I walk with Lord Bakugo, or with you two?"

"We'll find out shortly," Kirishima answers with a grin. "Don't worry, we won't let anything happen to you!"

Izuku nods and waits silently for what to do next. He figures, for now, it's best just to do as he's told. After all, he is still a guest in this Blood Lord's house. Both Bakugo and Shoto return to them. Izuku links Bakugo's arm with his as they take the lead. Kirishima follows behind, then Shoto and Dabi. Izuku glanced around at his surroundings, finding this castle is decorated differently than Black Ram Hall. It's not as dark or dreary as Bakugo's castle, though it's none-the-less frightening to behold. Izuku can sense Bakugo's mood, which is a mix of distress and annoyance. Bakugo does not want to be here.

They enter a large room with a round table in the center. At the table sits a demon alpha who can only be the Blood Lord because of the crown and clothes. Another male stands beside him, and the two were discussing something, then stop when he and the others enter. The Blood Lord has the most genuine smile and light features unlike the other three with short golden hair, blue eyes, and white horns. His clothing is bright blue and red, a far cry from the dark colors that Bakugo and Shoto wear.

"Hey, you guys made it! Welcome to my home," he comes around the table and goes right to Izuku. "You must be the human who fell from the sky! I'm honored to meet you! I'm Mirio Togata, Blood Lord of Lemillion Castle!" He shakes Izuku's free hand.

Izuku smiles at the friendly greeting, noting that Mirio has been the only one to refer to him as 'human' and not 'human omega.'

"Back off, sunshine," Bakugo growls out. "Don't crowd him!"

"Friendly as ever, I see!" Mirio laughs. "Well, I'm still glad to see you, Lord Bakugo! And Lord Shoto, welcome, welcome!"

"Thank you for having us," Shoto says, bowing his head slightly. "Where is Inasa?"

"Ah, he's running a little late," Mirio says. "But I received a message saying to start without him,"

"Good. Because I want to eat and leave," Bakugo says, pulling Deku away from Mirio and towards the table. He tells Deku to take a seat then sits beside him. Kirishima comes over to stand between them but behind the chairs. Shoto joins with Dabi standing behind him, and then Mirio sits with his Second beside him.

"So, your name is Izuku, right?" Mirio asks.

"Yes. Izuku Midoriya," Izuku answers, looking to the Second, a beta demon keeping his head down while appearing to shy away from view.

"Oh, this is my Second, Tamaki Amajiki. Don't be shy, Tamaki! I can already tell Izuku is a nice guy- you don't have to worry."

Izuku waves at Tamaki but the beta demon steps behind Mirio's chair.

"Alright, let's get some drinks and stuff ourselves!" Mirio claps his hands and servants bring out plates of food and cups filled with wine and blood wine. Izuku gets regular wine and simpler food. "I wasn't sure if you, a human, could safely digest demon food, so I had the cook make up as simple a plate as possible. I hope you're not offended?"

Izuku smiles sheepishly and replies. "N-Not at all. Thank you," Izuku can feel Bakugo's anger rising.

When everyone starts to eat, Izuku leans in to whisper to Bakugo to try and calm down. Inasa finally joins them, loudly, and sits next to Shoto. Mirio and Inasa do most of the talking with Shoto occasionally adding something to the conversation. Izuku slips his hand under the table to pat Bakugo's thigh, still trying to soothe the demon but Bakugo knocks it away with his tail. Izuku is hurt but doesn't let it show, quickly turning back to his food (which was delicious).

"So, Izuku, tell us a little about yourself," Mirio asks. "You and Bakugo will be the first of the Blood Lords to get married! It's funny because we all assumed Bakugo would be the last one to marry!"

Bakugo swallows his growl with a gulp of blood wine.

"Before Izuku tells us about himself," starts Inasa "We should hear from his own lips that he honestly and truly does want Bakugo as a mate!"

Izuku holds his breath, wondering if he should bring up the want of having marriage options. Both Tokoyami and Tsu insisted that he does not say a word about it. It would be disastrous. However, Izuku wants to show Bakugo that he can have the same power by using the force of the other Blood Lords. Should something happen, as in, someone challenges Bakugo, Izuku would stop it right away.

"Even if I had marriage options...I would still have chosen Bakugo."

"That doesn't sound like your own words!" Inasa says. "Bakugo is not telling you what to say, is he?" he turns a suspicious gaze onto Bakugo.

Bakugo slams his cup on the table. "How dare you, windbag! Come and accuse that to my face!" They both stand up but Mirio ushers them back to their seats.

"Whoa, hey now! There's no need for any of that!" Mirio says with a laugh.

"He's probably bullying Izuku!" Inasa claims.

"You don't know shit, windbag!" Bakugo shots the insult.

Izuku tries to tell Bakugo to calm down.

Shoto quietly eats his soup, uncaring of the two Blood Lords exchanging words.

"Bakugo isn't that bad, Inasa," Mirio tells him. "Izuku's odd circumstances and Bakugo finding him isn't just a coincidence. Things happen for a reason!"

Inasa sits back down and folds his arms over his chest.

Bakugo does the same.

"Izuku, you do want to be with Bakugo, right?" Mirio asks, just for his own clarification.

"Yes. I do."

"Well then! That's good enough for me! Now, I want to hear all about you, Izuku! Tell us about your life in the human realm."

Izuku turns to Bakugo, silently asking if it was okay to go on. Bakugo fills his cup again and waves his hand lazily. Izuku takes this as a sign that he can continue to speak. Izuku first tells Mirio about his life as a miner, digging for ores and gems so he can make an escape to a new life. He told Mirio that he likes to read and write, to study the written word, and to make a better life for himself and others like him. Through it all, Izuku wanted to tell Bakugo that THIS is what it means to communicate to one another. Both Mirio and Inasa asked him questions and Izuku did his best to answer them. They asked about the climate, too. Izuku told them about snow, which Izuku came to learn that the demon realm does not have it. They do, however, have rain, lightning, and wind storms. Izuku explained snow as best he could, and it was nice to have everyone hanging on his every word, showing interest. Even Bakugo was listening.

"It will be nice to see all that whenever we want to," Mirio says. "Your arrival here, and your union with Bakugo, will benefit us all!" Mirio holds up his cup. "To Izuku and Bakugo!"

Izuku blushes bashfully, rubbing the back of his head and looking down. He's not used to such praise, and no one has ever 'toasted' to him before. He does slip his hand into Bakugo's under the table, relieved when the alpha doesn't pull away. They go on to finish their meal and Bakugo is ready to leave but Izuku wanted to stay. Izuku didn't stay that though. But Shoto suggested that the four Blood Lords get together to have a meeting since they're all together right now. Bakugo didn't want to do it, but he agreed after Mirio and Inasa said they would, and Bakugo wouldn't be left out of anything. Izuku asked if he could attend the meeting too, but the Blood Lords claimed it's for them only, so Izuku stayed back with Kirishima, Dabi, and Tamaki.


"So, what's this meeting about, Shoto?" Inasa asked.

"We all have questions for the Master of All Evil," He says. "I think it would be best if we ask Him as a group. I want to know why Tomura woke up from his sleep,"

Mirio looks surprised. "I didn't hear about that. That is odd...he's been asleep for hundreds of years!"

"I want that answered too," Bakugo adds. However, he isn't going to ask All For One about his feelings for Deku in front of the others. It would show them weakness.

The four enter Mirio's communication room where a large mirror hangs from the wall. Mirio uses his power to send the signal to All For One. Bakugo hated the fact that Mirio and the others can contact All For One on their own while he needs Tokoyami to do it for him. The mirror swirls with black and red mist until the image of All For One's throne room appears. Bakugo had been there a few times and, though he has a tough stomach, does not care for the living mounds of flesh that pose as the castle. He remembers the first time he saw it- the castle on the outside looked like any other in the realm. But INSIDE, at least eighty percent of the castle is made of pink flesh and muscle, breathing with life. It was unnerving, and Bakugo always wondered what exactly the pink flesh is- was it actually alive or just a form of dark magic?

'Oh my, all four of you at once?' All For One says from His place on the flesh and bone throne. 'To what do I owe this honor?'

"I invited Bakugo and Izuku over for dinner," Mirio starts. "And Shoto asked for us to meet with you while we're all together because, well, I guess we all have some questions that pertain to the arrival of Izuku."

'Hmm...very well,' He grins through his flesh covered face. 'I will answer as best I can.'

"Me first!" Bakugo pushes to the front. "Why the hell is Tomura awake?"

Shoto adds, "Yes, that is what I would like to know as well."

'To prepare him for the uprising, of course,' he answers. 'Tomura has been asleep for too long. When the child is born and we enter the human realm, I will need his power to contain the four of you,'

"Wait, what do you mean by that?" Mirio asks.

'Well, all four of you will be fighting over territory, and I can't have my Blood Lords turning against one another. Tomura will see to it that all of you are properly placed.'

"I already have my territory picked out," Bakugo says. "Deku- I mean Izuku, spoke of a place that he likes, and that's the territory I want."

Inasa says, "What if one of us wants that territory?"

Bakugo glares at him. "I have the human omega! I get first dibs, windbag!"

'This is what I'm talking about,' All For One chuckles. 'Bakugo will get the territory he wants because of his marriage to Izuku. The rest of you will be assigned territories.'

"My next question has to do with Izuku," Shoto says. "There has been some concern about Izuku's role in this, as the bearer of the successor,"

'...go on,'

"Will Izuku and the child be well after we break the barriers?"

'Why, of course, they will. The only difference is that we, the demons, will have complete control over the new successor, unlike last time. We control the successor, we control the Symbol of Peace and His power. Both the worlds will be ours for eternity! We will once again regain our rightful places as the true rulers of the world. As soon as Lord Bakugo does his alpha husband duties, the sooner we can move on with the plan.'

"And what if Izuku doesn't bear the successor?" Inasa asks.

'Oh, he will. It won't be easy for a human, but I will send my doctor to look after him when the time draws nearer.'

"Oh, I didn't think of that," Mirio says and turns to Bakugo. "That's right, Izuku is a human! He might not handle bearing a half-blood demon child, and he won't live as long as the rest of us!"

'That doesn't matter,' All For One says. 'Izuku serves one purpose, and that's to bear the successor for us. Once his job is finished, it doesn't matter what happens to him. That will ultimately be up to Bakugo to decide what he wants to do with his mate.'

"If that is the case, then Bakugo shouldn't have Izuku!" Inasa says with his fists clenched. "He will use Izuku and toss him away as if he were nothing!"

"How the fuck would you know?" Bakugo snaps back.

Shoto puts his arm in front of Inasa. "Bakugo, we all know you're claiming Izuku for the fame he will bring. That's why Inasa is angry. It doesn't sit well with me, either."

"Fuck all of you!" Bakugo sneers. "I'll do what I want, however I want!"

"Everyone, it's Izuku's choice," Mirio reminds them and then turns back to All For One with a serious expression. "But you swear Izuku and the baby will not be harmed in any way, right?"

'That is correct.'

Mirio nods. "Then that's all we need to know."

'Any other questions from my Blood Lords?'

"Just one," Bakugo steps forward. "There are new monsters in our realm. Where did they come from?"

'Ah, the Nomus. Yes, I am working on a new species of them for when we take over the upper world. Kill them if you must, but only if they threaten you. I am creating an endless supply, but there are still a few tweaks I need to filter out. If I may, Blood Lords, I'd like to speak to Bakugo alone. Some marriage advice, that's all."

Bakugo waits for the others to leave before preparing himself to ask the questions he has for All For One.

'What's on your mind, dear Bakugo?'

"It's the human omega," he starts. "Strange things have been happening to me since he's shown up. Feelings and dreams...fucking weird dreams too. Is this any of your doing? Is it something primitive like the more I become infatuated with Izuku the higher the chance of a super-strong successor?"

'...or maybe you just like the omega,'

Bakugo scoffs. "Yeah, right. Seriously, sir, are you behind the strange feelings I have for him? His smell, his eyes, the dreams...the dreams almost seem like memories...like flashbacks."

'Oh? What do you see in your dreams?'

"Green fields. Blue skies. Clouds. Someone calling my name...and then pain. It always ends with pain, and I wake up feeling as if it actually happened! It's fucking annoying! And those damn seizures!"

'Most likely those are fragments of my memories,' All For One answers. 'Remember, Bakugo, I created you, with these hands,' he chuckles darkly. 'Part of me is inside you. It's all connected with the power of the Symbol of Peace and the successor and myself. Don't let it trouble you, Bakugo. Try to relax. Focus on pleasuring your soon-to-be omega husband. And I'm sure you know that, the more aroused and wanton an omega in heat is, the better chance of a strong alpha offspring.'

'I don't want to talk about sex with you,' Bakugo tries not to look embarrassed.

'Izuku needs to be in heat,' All For One tells him. 'I will have my doctor send something to put Izuku into a heat cycle for your wedding night. We can't guarantee that his heat will strike at that time, and we need to get moving. If you think you'll need something to help you with-'

"That's enough!" Bakugo growls. "I don't need any help with that!'

All For One laughs. 'I'm certain you can perform and perform well. However, if you can't, one of the other Blood Lords can do it,'

"SHUT UP!"

'I'll send a wedding present,' All For One chuckles again before the mirror returns to normal.


"My Master, that was a fine lie you told Lord Bakugo," says the Doctor. "About 'fragments' of your memories,"

All For One stands from his throne, floating to the wall with the jars. "I think we'll have to change our plans a bit, good Doctor."

"How so?"

"Izuku is the successor reborn, but we still need the half-blood child to break the barrier. If Izuku is awakening memories in Bakugo, then he could do the same for the others, all without knowing it. The Nomus and Tomura may be enough to distract Bakugo, but not the others. Depending on how the plan plays out...we may need a new Blood Lord to replace Bakugo."

The Doctor comes to stand next to him. "You plan to kill Bakugo then?"

"If Izuku manages to find out who he really is, then he may awaken the memories of his court, not just Bakugo's. You mentioned this before. However, I didn't think it would actually be an issue until Bakugo just spoke to me. I'm concerned that the others will find out who they were; Izuku's Court. Kirishima, Kaminari, Sero, Iida, Tokoyami, Shoji, Tsu...I may end up having to destroy all of them before the uprising," He pauses, then says, "Legion."

"Master?"

"Legion." All For One repeats.

"I'm afraid I don't understand?"

"Their memories need to be kept hidden," He says. "It's possible that, when they enter the human realm, their memories can come back, thus turning against us. Bakugo included. Izuku will then wield the same power as the Symbol of Peace...and he'll cast us back into the darkness. If Izuku becomes Legion...then he awakens One For All...and everything we've worked for will fail. Once the child is born and we enter the human realm, I will kill Izuku, Bakugo, and the others too. If the other Blood Lords stand in my way, then they will meet the same fate."

"Why not just kill Izuku after the baby is born?"

"I can't risk Bakugo losing his mind, or for the others to grieve and awaken memories. I must have the upper world in my grasp before I kill them."

The Doctor taps the glass on one of the jars. "Do you suppose any of them suspect anything? Perhaps Bakugo has confided in Kirishima or someone else about his 'feelings'."

"Perhaps. Hmm…" He hums long and deep in the back of his throat. "I have an idea. The gargoyle mating season is coming up very soon. Contact Lord Hawks. The mage, that Tokoyami fellow, confides in Lord Hawks, and if anyone would suspect anything, it's him. He'll tell Lord Hawks if there is anything concerning, and we'll proceed from there. Let us be one step ahead."

"It shall be done. Oh, and the child? What of it after it's bearer is dead?"

"Tomura and I can raise it. Then, no one can ever threaten my reign again."


Izuku pushes the food around on his plate trying not to let his mind wander with what the Blood Lords are meeting about. No one else is talking, which makes the room socially uncomfortable. Tamaki is still shy while Dabi indulges in blood wine. Kirishima takes it upon himself to finish the food on Bakugo's plate. Deciding to break the silence, Izuku figures this is the best time to ask some questions about demons.

"Excuse me, but may I ask you all something?" Six pairs of eyes look at him. "I have a question about demons. Um...do demons...um...do demons not have hearts?"

"Hearts?" Kirishima repeats.

Izuku nods. "Yes. Hearts. Like humans have. When I shared a bed with Bakugo, I noticed he didn't have a heartbeat. Humans can't live without a heart. I wonder if demons are different?"

"Some of us have hearts and others don't," Dabi answers, putting his feet up on the table. "It's different for demons, gargoyles, goblins, and so on. I have a heartbeat."

"I do too," Tamaki adds.

Kirishima shakes his head. "I don't have a heartbeat. Never did. I never really thought about it to be honest. I don't know about the others."

"Shouldn't you be planning your wedding instead of wondering about demons?" Dabi asks Izuku.

"Um...Kaminari, Iida, and Sero are taking care of that for me," Izuku answers. "I guess I just show up."

"And are you prepared for the wedding night?" Dabi smirks.

Kirishima throws a piece of meat at Dabi. "Don't ask him such a personal thing!"

"Yes, please don't," Tamaki adds. "We're not omegas so we can't help you. And please, don't invite myself or Mirio to view the consummation of your mating."

Izuku tilts his head. "View the consummation? What does that mean?"

"Bakugo won't allow that, so don't worry," Kirishima says. "You don't have to know what it means."

Dabi can't resist telling him. "It's when you have others gather around your marriage bed and watch you and Bakugo mate to ensure that the marriage is valid. It's fucking your mate with an audience."

Izuku almost passes out. Kirishima spits out the blood wine he just sipped and Tamaki slammed his forehead on the table.

"What? He asked so I answered," Dabi says calmly. "How can you learn if you don't hear the answers to your questions? After all, Tamaki is the one who brought it up."

"That's...that's something private to be done in private!" Was all Izuku could say, his face burning with embarrassment at the very thought of Kirishima and the others watching him and Bakugo mate.

Kirishima pats Izuku on the back. "Don't worry! Bakugo will not allow it! Unless you want it?"

"NO!" Izuku shrieks.

"Sex with a demon could be dangerous for you," Dabi points out. "Have you ever thought about that? You're not a demon, you're a human. Demon sex is rough; sometimes very rough, with claws and teeth,"

"Dabi, stop it," Kirishima growls. "You're scaring him!"

Dabi rolls his eyes. "Come on; Bakugo doesn't know the meaning of the word 'gentle'."

"Izuku is an omega," Tamaki finally lifts his head. "Omegas are made to adapt and accept the mountings and knots of alphas. Bakugo is not a brute. He knows to control himself."

"Exactly!" Adds Kirishima.

Dabi glances at Izuku and, when he sees the omega shivering and blushing, he can't help but say, "Maybe Izuku will like it. After all, it's always the shy, sweet, and innocent ones that turn out to be the most lustful."

Kirishima knocks the chair back shooting up from it in outrage. "Dabi Todoroki! I challenge you to a duel to defend Izuku's honor and dignity!"

Dabi lets out a sigh. "You can't be serious?"

"I'm dead serious! Be a male and face me! Your insults will not go unpunished!"

Izuku doesn't know what to do, looking from Kirishima to Dabi as they exchange terms for this duel. Izuku looks to Tamaki for aid, but the other has retreated under the table. How did everything go so wrong so quickly? Izuku hopes that the others will be back soon and they can put a stop to this. With the alpha aura coming from Kirishima, his friend will not back down if he tells him to.

'Kacchan, where are you?'

TBC

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