AHAHAHA I AM BACK AND HELLLO ALL!
Sorry for the long wait. Life is tough and not fun BUT HERE IS A NEW CHAPTER.
Side Stories will update next and THEN HIPV! WOOT! I'm slowly getting there so hopefully you all are prepared! w

In this chapter we see some Shouto, Izuku travels to the cottage area he will be staying in during the duration of his final trial heat basically, and KATSUKI!? Katsuki is angsty but trying and Kiri is a good boy 3

Enjoy!~

"There is something strange about that boy… Don't you agree?"

Shouto looked away from the carriage window towards his father, who looked intently back. His eyes held the fire they normally did when he was thinking deeply about something that could only benefit the wellbeing of their kingdom. Shouto sighed as he nodded, not wanting to partake in this type of conversation so late into the evening. Knowing his father however, Shouto braced himself.

"To already be loyal to another kingdom, and so young too… He's only about your age Shouto, and a beta at that! Why in the world would Master All Might make an apprentice out of someone so…" Shouto watched his father as he held back his words, his own mind reeling from his own gathered information.

It was true, that the Apprentice Midoriya held a small spark within him that he has never seen before. That spark was what had caused his father to fall silent at Midoriya's retaliation to his work. He had never heard anyone speak that way towards his father and live to tell the tale. The almighty Emperor of the Eastern Empire ruled his lands with an iron fist and anyone who dared to speak out towards him was outcasted or worse.

But this Midoriya, the strange beta with no scent besides what resides still from the pendant perched around his neck, withstood his father and rested even Shouto himself.

His father continue to babble on in his thoughts, no doubt ways to try and get the young apprentice to change his loyalties and come live out his days in the Eastern Empire. Shouto had no doubts in his mind that every attempt would be wasted, sent back with the packaging unwrapped.

A small smile formed on Shouto's lips. It would be a good time indeed. The fluster and bustle that his father would be under would be a grand sight to see.

His hands clenched unconsciously around the sword on his lap, and his eyes fell towards the runes painted into the sides of the sheath. Midoriya had done well, and Shouto could feel the power coursing through the sword even through the sheath. It was a wonderment he had never felt before, raw and untamed. He couldn't wait until he could get back to the Empire and finally duel with it. Maybe for once he could get his mother to attend his training sessions, get her to smile once more.

At a sharp jostle from the carriage, his eyes glanced once more out to the fairlands as they passed through. Their travel back would take a few more days, but he already was itching to be alone and form his own plans in regards to the apprentice.

His father was right about one thing, the boy was strange indeed.

And a rarity at that.

The day the Iida family arrived was the last day of Izuku's official apprenticeship with All Might. He was set, all things packed up as the carriages outside of All Might's alchemy store waited for him to gather his last few belongings. All Might looked on with an almost mournful expression, Izuku not being able to truly gather his own thoughts and feelings over the departure. He knew he would not be seeing his mentor for a long time, and it brought his heart a deep sorrowful yearning as he packed the last tool within his chest. He turned towards his mentor, nodding as the other gave him a once over.

"Come here my boy."

Izuku moved forward, the power behind All Might now coursing through a pair of bands wrapped around his wrists. They were hidden from plain view, underneath both the cloth of his long sleeved shirt and his white leather gloves. All Might took his hand, the right one first, and turned it to reveal the new band. He touched it lightly as he mumbled some words, and the band glowed faintly before fading back to the dark black of the bendable metal it was made out of.

Rolling up the sleeve more, revealed several gruely looking scars that even had Izuku turning away from. His eyes closed, as All Might traced over the new scars, and finished by removing the glove and holding Izuku's hand tightly to trace over the ones that littered his now unshapely hand.

"Remember what I told you when trying to control your powers. These bands will help in restraining that massive overflow we had trouble with before. And don't forget to use your runes, they will help you in the end." He then let go of his right hand, and proceeded to trace over the very few scars of his left arm. When the process was over, Izuku glanced down to see his scars gone, no longer crossing over his skin. The only blemishes he could see was a slight crooked look to his right hand and freckles that naturally dotted his skin.

"Also remember to use your masking runes. They will hide these scars from the others. Make sure to apply it, we do not wish for the royal family to be concerned over what has happened to your body." All Might let go of his hand then, and pressed the back of his own into Izuku's head to pull him forward into a tight hug. The two of them stood like that for several moments, but All Might shook and pulled away. His large hands rested on his shoulders, and he smiled gently at his young apprentice.

"You will do well. The Bakugou's will love you. Be strong in the face of that young alpha. He needs the guidance that you can provide."

Izuku nodded, his eyes glancing at All Might with love and devotion a child should hold for their father. The two hugged once more, before a knock came from the closed front door. Izuku turned, seeing the oldest Iida boy standing there smiling.

"Are you ready, dear one? The others are quite ready to head out and get settled in before the sun rises much further. We wish to make half the journey before nightfall."

"Ah yes! I'm sorry for taking so long, it is quite difficult to say goodbye to this place." Izuku moved away from All Might and looked around once more. His eyes settled over his blank desk in the corner, his eyes roaming over it all before he made his way towards the door. Tensei walked out before him, holding the door as Izuku turned for a final time to look at All Might.

"Be safe my boy. There is another like us within the kingdom already. He will help to mentor you more, as he was once my own mentor and taught me everything I know. He will help to prepare you even more than I was able to." A sad smile was on All Might's face, his eyes holding concern but pride for him. Izuku smiled back, his lighter, but just as sad.

"I will. I will be sure to write to you about any findings. Until we meet again, my hero."

"My loyal boy, I will see you at the day of your wedding. Until then."

Izuku smiled brightly at that. "Until then…"

"So, Tenya, was it?"

They had been traveling for hours now, the teens all together within one of the middle carriages. Izuku was glancing out of the open back of the carriage, listening to the others talk with one another. He had just woken up from a restless sleep. His body giving away to soft lawl of travel and had arisen with the others as the sun was beginning to set over the horizon line.

"Yes! I am the youngest of the Iida household! I am beginning to help along with the family to deliver important messages to and from the kingdoms!"

"So a carrier, rippit?" Tsuyu stuck her tongue out as she looked on in question. She, Ochako and Fumikage were all talking quietly, but had woken up Izuku despite the small whispers. She looked over towards him, nodding in acknowledgement as Tenya perked up.

"Ah! Dear one you are-"

"Please, just call me Izuku. I hate being called that by everyone… And we will be working together, so I'd rather not have the pleasantries…" Izuku rubbed at his eyes, a soft yawn leaving his lips as he opened his eyes to those around him. He paused as he took in their faces. "What?"

Ochako smiled sweetly, her hand reaching out to pull him into a tight hug. "Nothing! It's just that the sun and you waking up made you look so handsome just now!"

Izuku laughed at Ochako and smiled towards Tsuyu and Fumikage who looked on with fondness, while Tenya looked like he was about to have a heart attack.

"Uraraka-san that is most, most unacceptable!" Tenya gasped from his place, nearly falling from his upright position to try and get to the two at the other end side of the carriage. "Most improper!"

They all looked at Tenya with confusion before they all laughed together. Tenya looking even more confused than before. "What!? Do you all not realize that she could cause a scandal!? The most horrible of them all! I must insist-"

"Tenya, please. It is alright, honestly." Izuku looked at Tenya with soft eyes, his smile large on his face as the late sun streamed into the carriage around them. "They are all dear friends, and each of you will be serving under me, and not through my betrothed. There is no reason for this cautious attitude. I promise, nothing indecent will be coming from my friendship with you all. I am engaged, promised. My loyalties lie to my future husband and kingdom."

The others grew quiet, just as Izuku grew softer in his words at the mention of the Bakugou's. Tenya seemed to notice, and the question within his eyes had Izuku sighing in resignation as he looked back out through the carriage towards the back carriages, one which his mother was in.

"I can see your concern, and the questions that have come up with my previous statement… But I wish not to speak about it just yet. Another time perhaps? After we have come to know one another better?"

"I will respect your privacy, dear-" Tenya stopped as Izuku gave him a look. "Midoriya-san."

Izuku sighed at that, but couldn't help but to nod in approval."If that's the best I can get from you."

The carriage at that point seemed to roll to a stop, and Izuku glanced around the edge of the carriage to peer into the forest around them. Tensei appeared before him, smiling as he helped him down from the back and then moved to help Ochako and Tsuyu. They glanced around the large clearing they were in, a small town towards the edges of the forest could be seen in the dimming sunlight of the late evening. The head of the Iida family stepped forward and announced about making camp here, and everyone hustled around them to begin setting up. Izuku turned to help, but was waved off by the others to go rest up. He huffed out in annoyance, but turned towards the other carriages to find his mother.

He found her talking to the head of the Iida family, his wife by his side as he expressed himself with his hands, much in the same way that Tenya had done before. Izuku made his way over to her, and her face lightened up at seeing him.

"Izuku! My dear baby boy!" She pulled him into a tight hug, her head resting against his chest as he laughed, hugging her tightly back. He had grown much taller than her, something he was very thankful for as if he was cursed to have his mother's height he knew he would never hear the end of it from the others…

Especially Katsuki.

Izuku's face took on a look of strain with the thought, but his mother pulling him down to meet her eyes had him focusing on her instead of his thoughts. She rubbed his cheek with a wetted cloth, and Izuku groaned as she begun to fuss about his appearance.

"Mother please…!"

"Oh hush! You look like you just rolled around with the piglets in the hay for the past few hours!"

"Well I can assure you I was not doing that." He lightly turned his face away, and she huffed in annoyance at him before he smiled down at her. "What can I do to help? I feel odd just standing around and not helping with preparations…"

The Iida head seemed to want to speak out against this, but Inko gave him a side glance as she took her son's arm. "Why don't we go and see what we can do to prepare for the dinner tonight? The Asui and Tokoyami women are beginning to gather ingredients. We have to prepare for much more than normal this time around. I do enjoy traveling with this large of a crowd though! Oh don't you Izuku, my dear?"

Izuku walked his mother over towards the others, and the mistress of the Iida family began to follow. The Iida head however stopped her and spoke quietly. "What do you think of Young Bakugou's bride? He seems to hold his own, and willing to help in anyway. Though I ponder on if we should allow him to help with any of the deeds that need to be done…" The mistress smiled at her husband and shook her head. She leaned in to kiss at his forehead before pulling away and patting his shoulder.

"I think he is a perfect match for the fierceness that Young Bakugou has. I believe he will help to tame him in ways his own parents are not able to. He grew up helping out his mother, so why should be interfere with what is custom for them? I say let him do as he pleases. It is very fun to watch one who is to become our ruler someday be and act as one of us." She winked before following after the Midoriya's, her husband's following her with his eyes before shaking his head.

Izuku looked upon the large clearing with distaste. The forest was further down the pathways, meaning he wouldn't be able to sneak away easily to practice what All Might has gifted to him. He groaned as the others all set up around them. There were a few cottages scattered around the clearing, and a small creek bed near one of the edges. The largest home is where he would be staying along with his mother, the Doctorate, Asui mistress and their daughters. He didn't prefer this layout, but understood the need for it, since once his heat began, the other male betas and alphas would become an issue if near or within the home. Also with having similar smells around would calm him during his heat while alone. He was fairly use to Ochako and Tsuyu's scents now, and gained comfort from them. His mother was a common scent, and until his heat began, he would be sharing a room with her to gather their scents together.

His third heat terrified him, as he heard it would be the worst one yet. His body would be at the complete mercy of his hormones and the need to satisfy a craving he wouldn't be able to ever fill until… Until he could…

He gulped as his mind crossed this path once more.

Once he entered the kingdom, all heats from once he was married and on could be shared with Katsuki if both agreed. He had a choice, that much was important, as was gifted to him when confronting this issue within a letter with Queen Bakugou when his first heat began and he learned about the implications that came along with having heats.

He feared for when he was… required to share his heat. He had a choice for when this moment would occur, of course. But him and Katsuki would be asked to produce a heir at some point, and Izuku definitely wished for more than just one child to grace his life. But the idea of having to mate with Katsuki pushed fear deep within his core. He was afraid for the pain, the uncertainty, and the feelings that would arise from this moment of intimacy that he would never share with another.

A call from within the house caught his attention and Izuku had to force himself to calm his nerves and thoughts. He reigned in his scent, and set one foot in front of the other. He would face these issues with a head held high, for he was the consort of the Southern Kingdom, future Queen and bearer of the next generation of rulers. He could do this.

He will do this.

"Prince Katsuki, you called for me?"

Katsuki turned towards the door from his window sill and looked towards the redhead who stood proud in his bedchamber doorway. Eijirou had this pride to him that normally caused Katsuki to scoff and turn away, but he needed his advice now. He didn't know who else exactly he could turn to with his problems, and Eijirou was the only other alpha he knew he could depend on for this kind of advice.

Katsuki glared at the guard and swiped his hand through the air. "Leave us!"

The guard gulped before shutting the door behind him. Eijirou walked into the room, his nose scrunching up in distaste at the smell. "You could have been nicer you know. He only did as you requested. Though, seeing as what I am smelling right now I can understand why you might be a bit moodier than normal, my prince."

"Shut it you hair-for-brains alpha. I don't need your insults right now, I need your fucking advice."

Eijirou looked at Katsuki with both interest and concern. Prince Katsuki was asking him for advice? The ruthless Prince Katsuki who didn't take no for an answer and fought his way through all trials? This same person who now stood in front of him looking a tad bit smaller, was coming to Eijirou Kirishima for advice?

Eijirou had to grip the side of the desk for support as he gave Katsuki a once over. "I can only begin to imagine what this is about, my Prince."

"Cut the fucking formalities you shit. Are you going to help me answer my questions or should we just take this outside so I can beat them out of you?"

"Fine, fine. Go ahead then. I am all ears."

Katsuki took a deep breath before beginning to pace the room. "This oncoming rut… It feels different than the others. It's like my body knows that he is closer. It's calling out to him now, and I can't help but wonder if we are already beginning to sync. Is this possible? I have never heard nor read anything of this sort happening, though my mother mentioned it happened to her when my father was nearby. I don't want to fucking get into that however so just stop what you were going to mention."

Eijirou promptly shut his mouth and listened on carefully.

"This rut will no doubt be intense. But it… concerns me for the future. It's already coming early, I can feel that much. I will be in no state to handle the oncoming challenges that I normally take care of, which I will need you to do for me." Katsuki took a deep breath and once more glanced out the window. "Izuku is coming back here, finally, and we are already syncing, like true mates would. My concerns hold true that I fear I won't be able to hold myself back once he arrives. If we are already this far apart with these symptoms, I fear that neither of us will think wisely when the time comes." His red eyes glanced over towards the other alpha. The seriousness in his eyes made Eijirou nod in understanding, his lips slowly forming to mouth a question.

"So you need me to…?"

"Watch me. Hold me back if you even think for a second that I could bring harm to Izuku. I won't allow it. I can't allow it. I can't allow myself to fall to instincts this quickly with him. So when this rut comes, make sure to have guards stationed everywhere. I cannot be allowed to escape this room and go to hunt him down, which both myself and my mother fear I may do." Katsuki took in a shaky breath and sat down on the edge of one of the plush chairs near the window.

"Have you…" Eijirou coughed into his hand as he glanced away, his eyes looking everywhere but at the other alpha. "Have you considered taking another, for this rut? I have yet to do so myself but I have heard that it hel-"

"Shut your fucking mouth now before I rip it off. How dare you even think for a mere moment that I would sully myself with some whore when I have a rarity coming here to-"

"Woah, woah, Baku, I apologize, it was just a suggestion. I didn't mean for you to take that line so seriously. It isn't like that hasn't happened before." Eijirou looked on with concern before making his way over towards the other chair, the very one the kingdom's consort would own sometime soon. "I apologize."

"I… Yeah, I understand." Katsuki's head held low, and Eijirou could hear curses escaping from his lips as he tried to get a glance at his face. "Just… one more thing before I let you leave here…"

"What is it?"

"How do I become…" He paused, sucking in a breath and licking his dry lips. Katsuki picked up his head and glanced at Eijirou with a nervous energy Eijirou had never seen within the prince before.

"How do I become a better alpha for my omega?"