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All men are not created equal.This is the reality Izuku learned about society at the young age of four. People are born of different species (humans, vampires, werewolves, fairies, demons, etc.) and natures (alpha, beta, and omega). So this was a good start for all kinds of injustices to stand, don’t you think? But then came the quirks. About 80% of the world’s population are now gifted with some kind of special trait, which allowed the profession of hero to bloom. Almost everyone had once cherished the dream of becoming one, for it’s an admirable aspiration. Held in high esteem, people yearn for the feeling of reassurance that comes with it.Yet, this profession is not a realistic goal for anybody to achieve.For one, demons are not allowed to become heroes. The possibility of being accepted in any hero’s academia is denied from the start. Demons are known for their tendencies toward sins, hatred, destruction, violence… I’m sure you see the pattern here. They are acknowledged in society, but more often than not, they become petty criminals or true villains.For two, omegas are fertile individuals who can procreate when mated to alphas (all races included). They preferably become docile mates who raise the children. However, there are still some omegas who share the dreams of becoming heroes. Their wishes are rarely fulfilled, as being granted with the permission from their mated alphas can be… arduous. It’s not out of bad faith, but alphas tend to be a little over protective.For three, quirkless persons can’t become heroes. And this one is simply called: being rational.So, what about Midoriya Izuku? He’s a qurikless demon and an omega… What choice does he have left?- - -Years later‘’Hey Bakugo!’’ Kirishima yelled, his eyes wandering on the computer’s screen on his desk. ‘’I think we have a lead on Phantasm!’’‘’Hah!?’’ The blond swiveled in his chair to have a better view on Red Riot. ‘’And what makes you think I care, shitty hair?’’

‘’I noticed how you clench your teeth more than usual when it comes to her’’ Lifting his head a little, the werewolf showed his sharp pointed teeth in a teasing smile. For his safety, though, Kirishima decided not to add that he also noticed that the explosive alpha insulted him every time something was genuinely bothering him.‘’Clench my teeth my ass!’’ Katsuki sighed. ‘’Now shut up and let me finish my stupid report’’ With that he turned around and continued to hit the keyboard with his rough fingers.‘’If you say so dude’’ Kirishima’s boisterous giggles filled the room. It was not an attempt to make fun of Bakugo, but he knew Ground Zero too well by now not to understand the truth behind his irritability.The door leading to the several heroe’s offices swung opened in a violent blow. Kaminari stood in the doorway, breathless as he obviously had run all the way up there. His golden irises reflected eagerness mixed with anxiety. ‘’Someone spotted Twice and Phantasm walking in an abandoned factory nearby!’’Red Riot and Ground Zero both stood up, almost kicking their chairs in the process.‘’Sounds fishy to me, I’m sure they’re up to something!’’ Kirishima stated vigorously. ‘’Does anyone else know?’’‘’The eyewitness just left the agency after telling me’’ Chargebolt explained while still gasping for air, directing one finger behind him to show where he came from. ‘’Most of our colleagues are already on patrols, All Might and Aizawa are God knows where, I sent them a text… But what if it’s a trap?’’‘’There’s only one way to know for sure!’’ The red-haired alpha used his quirk barely for a moment, displaying all his manliness with his rocklike skin. ‘’I’m ready to go investigate!’’‘’I’ll try to call other heroes on the way’’ Kaminari insisted before turning back, followed by Eijiro and Katsuki as they walked promptly to the exit.‘’Good idea man! Call your alpha, maybe she could listen through the walls before we decide what to do’’‘’Yeah, I’m on it!’’ Denki grabbed his phone and called Kyoka.Katsuki was terribly quiet, for he did not say a word since Chargebolt’s speech. In his closed mouth, his teeth were bound together. So much, that his jaw was wider allowing his apparent ire to alter his facial features. Curse that werewolf bastard! He was right. ‘’Fuck’’ He cursed himself out loud instead. Why was he letting Phantasm upset him? He was not even sure that…‘’Huh? You have something to say, Ground Zero?’’ Kirishima was honestly ready to listen to his friend if he had any suggestions for their improvised mission.‘’Fucking nothing’’ The blond’s husky and rigid tone was more distinct than usual.Oh yeah right, they were heading right where Phantasm was supposed to be. ‘’Hey, perhaps this time we’ll be able to see her! To see behind her mask, I mean’’ Red Riot was trying to be positive.The blond alpha snarled. ‘’Piss off Kiri-… Red Riot’’When they were dressed as heroes and outside the agency, they were not supposed to call themselves by their real names.‘’Alright alright, I get it, you don’t want to talk about her’’During the small verbal exchange between the two alphas, Kaminari ended his phone call. ‘’She’s coming and bringing other heroes as well, we should wait for them’’The three men whispering were already standing behind the abandoned building, slightly hidden in an alley nearby.‘’And take a chance that those bastards run away? Hell no!’’ Katsuki’s hands were releasing thick streams of smoke.‘’I know how you feel dude, but you’re already on your third warning this month’’ Kirishima put a hand on one of Bakugo’s shoulders, a friendly act seeking a way to make him listen to reason.Amazingly, Katsuki left his friend’s hand there for a second or two before pushing it away in a brash movement. It was longer than the werewolf was used to in this type of situation – a situation where Bakugo was reaching a plus ultra level of animosity that is.‘’I don’t fucking need a reminder! I’m well aware of my own shit’’ It was – well, kinda - his way of saying thanks for having slightly help in containing his impulsive side. Bakugo and Kirishima were not often put in pairs for nothing after all… ‘’Dammit, ok we’ll wait, but I’ll kill the one who tries to stop me from getting closer’’The blond’s steps took him slowly but surely close enough to have a sneak peek of what was happening inside. He could see half of it to be precise, through an obscure, veiled window. Soon, his two former classmates and now pro-hero colleagues joined him.They couldn’t hear shit, and it was annoying. Bakugo was the only one watching, while the other two were crouching, their backs against the wall.Crimson irises were staring at the familiar form of Phantasm. She was standing in front of Shigaraki, next to Twice. Toga was toying with a knife, sitting on stacked boxes while swinging her legs playfully. Her broad smile not leaving her lips. Kurogiri was standing close behind them. They seemed to be the only five members of the League of Villains there, but it was impossible to know for sure.Katsuki briefly looked down on his teammates, letting them know how many people he could see inside by opening one hand to show his fingers. They both nod in understanding before Ground Zero’s gaze landed on the villains once again.Phantasm was draped in her usual long dark cloak. Only her demons horns adorned each side of her head, starting in a deep green base to swirl and point up in abyssal black. They were impressive yet distinguished. The mask she always wore was covering her face. On it, many emeralds glowing in different shades were forming beautiful flower motifs and a closed looking mouth was made of vivid rubies. The holes for her eyes were concealed with pieces of elegant, gold-colored lace. Phantasm could see through it but the opposite was hardly possible. She raised a gloved hand to massage the crook of her neck, also hidden under a thin layer of fabric.A sudden gust of wind brought to Bakugo Phantasm’s scent. His inner alpha vehemently screamed, his irises narrowed, and his nostrils dilated immediately. It was rare for him to be so close to Phantasm, but whenever it happened, it was the same. He was not dead. The blond was ready to do anything to prove it.A muffled whimper drew his attention toward Kaminari, who had his shoulders hunched in spite of himself. Kirishima, on the other hand, was triggered and showing his teeth at the challenge, fighting against his instincts. It was only now that Bakugo noticed that he was emitting too heavily his dominant and possessive alpha growl. Red Riot finally looked away, submissive in front of such a visceral show of strength. Ground Zero’s tense body somewhat relaxed; it was not logical to let his body take over his mind. Shit, he was trained to avoid it for fucks sake!Even if he had juuuust warned himself mentally, the sight of Phantasm leaving the room alone, in the corridor on the left, made him go crazy. It was his fucking chance.His feet moved by themselves, driven by instincts alone. He followed the brick wall in the same direction before making a huge hole in it with an explosive blast. He did not hear Red Riot nor Chargebolt swear at the exact same time as they stood. He was such a shitty hero right now, but he couldn’t bring himself to care about it. He was unable to think properly. His alpha was taking all the decision.‘’Shitty Phantasm!’’ Katsuki shouted looking for her.Meanwhile, in the other room, Shigaraki turned around alarmed by the loud noise. He spotted the two heroes and sighed. ‘’Looks like we have visitors’’ The decay villain stated, opening his arms in a welcoming manner to the window. His allies immediately were curious.‘’Oooohhh heroes! Can I taste them? Pleaaaase? Can I?’’ Toga jumped off the boxes, showing her vampire teeth, approaching her fists close to her chest in excitement. ‘’The omega smells so good!’’ She pointed at Kaminari. ‘’But he’d smell even better if he was bleeding! Let me stab him!’’‘’Maybe they don’t want to be tasted by you. Or maybe they do? Mmm, I don’t know. I think they don’t. Yeah? But I think they do’’ Twice was speaking to himself as much as he was speaking to Toga.‘’Such a pain, you both shut up! We can’t enjoy a happy meeting without heroes showing up, huh?’’ Shigaraki finally asked to the two newcomers, refraining himself from scratching his own neck. ‘’This wasn’t part of the plan, we don’t have time to stay here and talk. Kurogiri?’’‘’Yes!’’ The warp gate villain answered, knowing exactly what the leader wanted.‘’And don’t forget Phantasm!’’ Toga was blushing as she expressed herself, looking like a teenager in love.
In the hallway next to them, Katsuki was chasing after a surprisingly agile and quick Phantasm. But not for long, as his anger drove his slightest movements. He managed to catch one of her wrists just enough to pin her against the wall. With his other hand, he grabbed the mask and removed it without even an ounce of hesitation. Everything was happening very, very quickly.As soon as Katsuki’s eyes met those staring intently at him, he took a step back, cornered by a shock he never had experienced before. He knew it, he fucking knew it and yet the finally revealed truth was even more bitter than all the scenarios he had previously imagined. It was painful, but above all, it was frustrating. He wanted to punch Phantasm’s face so much. For soooooo many different reasons.As the alpha decided to speak, Phantasm took the lead instead. ‘’Please, if you see a person who embodies your exact fantasy in your dreams, do not sleep with it! Stay as far as you can, and just try to wake up!’’ An uncontained panic was stuck in his voice, he was speaking fast. He quickly glared at the other members of the League of Villains as Kurogiri was starting to create some portals. ‘’I’m sorry’’ Phantasm grabbed his mask from Katsuki’s hands and ran to the nearest gate. He was absorbed by the black and purple mass in no time.Fucking hell, shit! That was all? Really?! It could not have happened so fast! Katsuki was going to kill him so bad!Without noticing, Ground Zero was surrounded by his allies. Earphone Jack, Cellophane and Tailman had arrived while the villains were escaping. Red Riot was the only one watching him from the corner of his eyes, as the others were questioning Chargebolt.‘’Seems like we’re too late’’ Jiro crossed her arms and sighed before approaching her omega, squinting. ‘’Are you hurt baby?’’‘’I’m good’’ Kaminari was embarrassed, but happy his alpha was caring for his well-being. ‘’I know how to take care of myself’’‘’Yeah, when you don’t over do it with your quirk!’’ She teased. ‘’Anyway, what happened?’’‘’Shigaraki, Twice, Toga, Phantasm and Kurogiri were having a super exciting villain meeting here and apparently, we were not invited to take part of the fun’’ Denki shrugged his shoulders. ‘’They left as soon as they saw us’’ His golden irises lingered a moment where Bakugo was still standing. ‘’They probably knew reinforcements were coming’’Both Kaminari and Kirishima intended not to mention Bakugo’s involvement in all this. They were bros and had an unspoken bro code. Even though Bakugo shouted all the time that he never wanted to be part of it - that it was stupid and pointless - he was caught into it anyway. Mutual respect had created it naturally over time.‘’But why didn’t you guys wait for us?’’ Ojiro simply asked, not sounding like a reproach.‘’It’s because I…’’ The red-haired werewolf was ready to take the blame but was searching for a good excuse.‘’I fucked up, blew the damn wall, dragged the attention of those bastards on us, and now I’m getting the shit outta here!’’ Katsuki’s words left everyone in shock. His rage was so palpable that no one dared following him as he walked away, not even Eijiro. He knew that his friend had seen what he had been waiting to see for all those years…‘’Eraser Head?!’’ Sero exclaimed, not hiding his confusion to see his former teacher and now co-leader of the agency they were in on the field.The young heroes were focusing on Aizawa, waiting for his instructions in silence.‘’I heard about the League of Villains, so I came straight away. I want everyone to go home and no report about tonight. All Might and I will deal with this later…’’ He was talking about Bakugo, obviously, but didn’t add more to the conversation.Ojiro, Sero and Kirishima walked separated ways while Jiro and Kaminari were heading to their home together…***Phantasm’s identity had been a mystery for too long already. No one had ever seen her face or at least, lived long enough afterward to talk about it. She was known by the public to be a demon, a succubus luring her sleeping victims into making love with her – well no, not with her, but with the fantasy the unconscious fool transformed her into – thus killing them in their dreams. But before the fateful moment, the fears and worst sufferings of the said individual would be revived… Such a vile creature.That was the official description.But Katsuki knew now more than ever that Phantasm was not a she, but a he. Not a succubus, but an incubus. And that a tremendous amount of secrets had to be hidden behind all of this. How?... Why?... Does he even remember that night? Why did he never try to get in touch with him?...
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.......How long Katsuki had been running with his furor boldly sticking in his mind like a toxin? He himself did not know. His body was covered in sweat, the smell of ashy nitroglycerin overpowering. His overused muscles were aching like fire, but he needed that.The blond alpha was submerged by that desire, that one stunning thirst for destruction. He wanted to crush everything and everyone. His true nature lurking beneath was threatening to collapse on the surface. He wanted to throw away his damn ring so bad and just let his viscous sides break free. He glared at the black jewel on his finger and sighed… He was not going to do it. He let out a profound scream and gripped his hair between his calloused fingers. Fuck, he was so mad. He rushed back home, not willing to risk crossing paths with anyone, for it could be an ugly encounter with one hell of a bad ending!
Katsuki’s apartment was surprisingly modest and tidy. He was not there often, exception made for sleeping. Most of the time, he was chasing after villains or training in the gym. Everything really to prevent him from vanishing in the sinuous labyrinth that was his damn thoughts. He was not a talkative person – which is not a surprise – and his words were marked by his brutality all the time, but behind it stood the extent of his oppressive feelings. Being a mated alpha for so long… and having his omega stolen from him at the very beginning…It was worse than death itself. Especially for an alpha like Katsuki.Defeat was not an option. Never was. Never will.Although, it was more than that. And he knew it all along.That stupid, stupid omega.Katsuki sighed for the hundredth time that night. He went to the bathroom and took off his clothes that had ended up damp from his now-cold sweat. He went under the shower, the hypocrite water was an illusion of comfort in its heat. So, he decided it was better to turn the tap and let the glacial liquid run all over his body instead. A cool breeze that acted as an anchor linked with reality quickly invaded the small space.Raw and considerably wrong. That’s what it was.While still under the shower, he thought about Phantasm’s eyes. He wanted to avoid it; but he couldn’t get them off his head! Two big orbs so sad, translating such a heavy past though still warmth-imbued. They were gorged with blood, many veins apparent among all the white surrounding his irises. Dark rings under his eyes as if he had not slept for months. On his cheeks, even his freckles seemed obsolete, their sparks robbed by his lack of energy.And the stupid words he chose to pronounce! That was all he had to say to him!? Bastard! ‘’Don’t sleep with me or you’ll die’’? A shit like that? Not even a Kacchan or a smile? Holy crap. Why was he thinking about that? It’s not like he cared, right?... The fault was on his fucking alpha instincts! Yeah, they were the culprits. Nothing else… Dammit!After a few minutes, Katsuki was numb and was having trouble moving his hands, so he came out of the shower. He went to his room, not taking in the task of dressing up to sleep. He would stay naked.Exhausted, he lied down on his bed and stared at the ceiling with jaded eyes. As he closed them, a single wish resided in his mind: to meet his shitty nerd in his dreams! He had been waiting for this confrontation for four years.
C’mon Deku, you'd better be there! Your stupid omega ass is mine and it’s only a matter of time before my anger makes you remember.
It was Katsuki’s thought exactly, right before falling in the arms of Morpheus.To be continued…

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Deku was not there. For three days in a row, Bakugo didn’t dream. Not a single time. Not even a little tease. Just nothing. His mind was resolved to give him absolute darkness.He was goddamn pissed.The slightest thing annoyed him to the highest degree. He was acting colder and less explosive. A fog of austerity was seemingly roaming around him, his anger locked tight inside. It was never a good thing, much like a countdown to a bomb nobody wanted to see blow up.Katsuki’s intentions were clear: to handle his own fucking problems by himself, as he always did. But most of his former classmates had that damn maddening habit of always wanting to help. Such a bunch of prying fuckers!
‘’Guys, let's face it, Bakugo needs an intervention’’ Mina was sitting on the couch in the break room, next to Jiro. ‘’He’s freaking me out lately, he’s just too calm’’Ground Zero was off duty, that explained why they could speak freely of him. The blond was supposed to have his meeting with All-Might and Aizawa the next day.‘’At this rate, he’ll lose his teeth, clenching them like crazy!’’ Kaminari said, also concerned for his friend.‘’Or he’ll suffer from jaw pain’’ Sero added.‘’Kirishima, you do it!’’ Chargebolt pointed his index at the werewolf before taking a few steps forward, sitting close to his alpha on the couch.‘’I know something is… wrong, but there must be another way’’ The red-haired alpha objected.‘’It’s Bakugo, so obviously it’s the only way and you know it’’ Jiro retorted. ‘’Plus, your quirk basically makes you Bakugo-proof’’‘’And it’s manly, Kirishima! You can do it!’’ Mina presented him her most dazzling smile, followed by a playful wink. She knew that the werewolf was the closest one to Bakugo, so in other words, his most suited friend to fulfill the task.Red Riot blushed a little then took a dramatic pose with one fist in the air. ‘’Helping a friend in need by risking my life? It does sounds manly!’’ He laughed and scratched the back of his head. ‘’But he’s gonna kick my ass so bad. He hates those kinds of things’’‘’He needs this, he just won’t admit it, to anyone, ever’’ Earphone Jack stated, playing with one of her long and flexible earlobes with one hand.‘’I’ll send him a text’’ Kirishima grabbed his phone and selected ‘’Explosion Boy’’ from his contact list. Bakugo would kill him for real if he knew he had named him that.The alpha wrote:Dude, meet me at 9:00 on the training field. If you don’t show up, I’m gonna come to your house and knock on the door so many times you’ll go crazy. Oh and by the way, it’s an intervention.He then put away his phone, knowing Bakugo wasn’t going to answer. And if so, it was definitely going to be a: I’m going to kill you, shitty hair, kind of reply.Their conversation subsequently drifted to other topics.
Katsuki was trying to do a brief nap when his phone buzzed on his bedside table. He refrained himself from throwing the stupid device on the wall and looked at Kirishima’s text instead. As he read, he uttered out loud all sorts of profanity. Well you can guess, he used much, much, sweet words contained in his very kind and polite vocabulary…‘’ …those fucking jerks!’’ He finally ended his tirade before texting Kirishima back.You do that and I murder you, hair-for-brains! And you can shove your shitty intervention up your ass.He was sure as hell NOT going to be on the training field at 9:00.
And then, one hour later, at 9:00…‘’Always on time, huh, Bakugo!’’ The werewolf was standing in the middle of the field, arms crossed, a sharp-looking smile plastered on his face. There was no one else around.‘’Shut up!’’ Katsuki shouted, raising a hand to create small-scale explosions as a warning. The smell of fire stirred his senses, as he loved the destructive power coming with it.‘’I will not even bother to ask if you’re ready’’ The red-haired alpha rushed on his friend, his arm stretched backwards ready to swing and punch Bakugo’s face.Katsuki dodged the hit only to grab Kirishima by the back of his neck, helping himself into doing a severe knee strike into the other stomach. Eijiro gasped as he felt he was being released of Bakugo’s grip. Immediately, both alphas got back in their fighting stances. ‘’Quirks?’’ The werewolf asked, his smile already back on his lips, ignoring the pain.The adrenaline was rising into their veins, burning like molten metal.‘’No quirks’’ The blond answered, in need for a true and old-fashioned fight.‘’Good choice’’ Not Bakugo-proof after all, huh, Jiro. Kirishima could not help commenting and again, he was the first to move. Succeeding this time a fast jab in the blond’s ribs, then an uppercut with his other fist.Katsuki stepped back, dizzy, shaking his head as if to recover from the blow. The metallic taste of blood invaded his mouth. He led out a low growl and charged on his teammate, knocking him strong with successive blows. He smashed the werewolf in the stomach once again.The sparring session lasted few minutes in silence with only the sounds of grunts and hits as music.The two friends moved back a bit, panting, and Bakugo took the opportunity to wipe the blood running down his chin. They let each other breathe for a moment.Katsuki hurried on his opponent, aiming to maintain the fight. ‘’I’ve been mated for four years already’’ The explosive hero expelled his words from his mind while about to strike Kirishima’s right cheek.‘’What!?’’ Shocked, Eijiro froze and was unable to avoid the hit. ‘’Ow, not fair Bakugo’’ He carried his hand where his face was aching, a vain attempt to relieve some of the pain. Still, he couldn’t believe what he just heard! But under these circumstances, he forced himself to regain his composure and punch his friend too. ‘’And who is your omega?’’ Another jab.‘’A goddamn nerd’’ A Kick. ‘’Who fucking disappeared after I claimed him’’ An elbow strike.‘’Damn, that sucks bro’’ Kirishima could only dodge Katsuki’s assault now. Being an alpha as well, he could easily imagine the weight of his ordeal. Wow, being mated yet unable to touch his omega? And what about the protective instincts? It had to kill Bakugo not to know what could happen to his mate…After a while, the blond stopped his movements and sat on the ground, knees slightly raised and his arms taking support on them. He was staring at the vast expanse of green, the grass dancing in the wind. Breathless, his lungs were seeking to receive all the oxygen they possibly could. The werewolf did the same.‘’Is Phantasm…’’ Kirishima began his sentence but did not find the strength to finish it. He was stunned, and the fight had nothing to do with it.‘’Yeah’’The two males then left the unspoken words do all the work. Neither of them broke the quiet mood reigning for the rest of the evening. They had nothing else to say, as they understood each other just like that.
Back at his apartment, Katsuki did not intend to give up. He was one of the most determined motherfuckers out there. Even if it means that he would have to sleep twenty-four hours a day for the rest of his life, he was going to find his damn omega!Falling asleep should be easy, as his fight with Kirishima exhausted him. He took a quick shower before going to bed.
Izuku opened his eyes and felt immediately odd. Despite all his efforts to stay awake, he knew he was in someone’s dream, meaning he had fallen asleep… Yet, where was the expected feeling of being a mere witness in a stranger’s body? Did he not transform into the dreamer’s fantasy? Impossible. There was no exception to the rule.His analytical eyes studied his hands; scars were altering his pale skin as they always did when he was himself. He also could move them by his own. He touched the top of his head and met – what he could recognize – his horns standing among thick, curly hair. ‘’What the F, why am I-‘’ He stopped mid-sentence when he saw the room he was in. All-Might was everywhere. Posters on the wall and figures on every piece of furniture.He was standing in his old room!‘’You finally pay me a fucking visit, Deku’’ His old nickname was spat out from behind. It was said in the same way he used to hear when he was younger. A single word overflowing with resentment. God, that only meant one thing: Bakugo Katsuki was in the room with him… His heart skipped a beat… Or two. This was a nightmare.The strangest thing was that Izuku owned his true physical and mental self… Why would a man like Katuski have him as a fantasy? It made absolutely no sense. At all. Like what the hell? His demonic powers were acting strange; perhaps he was losing his ability? His brain took the lead and analyzed the situation; he grabbed his chin between his fingers and began to mumble all kinds of explanations. The denial was REAL. One hundred percent real. In no way this was logical. Katsuki hated him in high school, and the memory of it was as limpid as it was painful.‘’Oi! Shitty nerd! Try ignoring me and I’ll kill you!’’ Bakugo’s aggressive voice did nothing to hide his erupting rage. Why was he so mad? It was not like they owed something to each other. Right?Not knowing what else to do, Izuku turned to the voice he knew so well, though a bit deeper in intonations. His childhood friend stood near the bed. And holy hell. The view was breathtaking.Proudly glorifying each side of his head, Katsuki’s horns were heavy and majestic. The bases were ashy blonde - a greyer shade than his hair color - becoming increasingly dark from a light brown to a deep red that seemed obsidian at the tips… His vigorous horns were even more threatening now than they were in high school. Katsuki was a true son of hell, so ominous, danger sticking to his skin in his true demon form. His canines pointed like those of a vampire – no, even more prominent because he was an alpha - clearly visible thanks to his smirk. He was transmitting such a despotic power.Something was wrong with the way Izuku’s body reacted. He felt choked yet able to pant. The blond’s scent was irresistible; his knees seemed ready to let go by each intake of air. Izuku took a step backwards; it was supposed to be him, the incubus, here. He was Lust… One of the seven demons Sins… So why? Why was Katsuki so alluring?‘’Your look…’’ Izuku tried to say something rational rather than giving free rein to his instincts. By living among villains, he had mastered the art of hiding his real emotions. (Or so he thinks)‘’Yeah, guess my goddamn demon genes can’t stay hidden in my dreams, huh…’’ Katsuki brushed his horns with his fingers as he spoke, a brief, thoughtful look on his face. He then stared at Izuku’s emerald eyes with his dominant gaze. ‘’You smell so fucking good, Deku! It’s even worse than I thought!’’ In no time, he was on Izuku. He pushed the smaller male on the wall and leaned over to lick his neck. One hand clutching the omega’s chin up to make an easy access, his wet tongue lapping all along the scent glands.Izuku’s spine was rushed by a shiver so vigorous it was painful. What the actual heck was that feeling?!! It felt so good. But whatever it was… He could not let the alpha go further! He could not risk killing him!‘’Stay back! My incubus pheromones put you in this state’’ Izuku pushed him strongly, his teeth clenched as if he was about to puke. His heart was beating so fast, he felt sick… Was he going to have a panic attack?! The proximity was unbearable. He covered his mouth and nose with one hand and the other formed a fist on his chest.Katsuki was now frowning, showing an expression Izuku was unskilled to decipher.‘’You really have no clue? Don’t you?’’ This time, the alpha sounded pained. But Izuku knew better than assuming this from Katsuki…‘’A-about what?’’ Izuku stuttered only because he was having trouble breathing.
Katsuki felt stabbed by reality. He squinted, looking furiously at the omega’s neck. His claiming mark, the four dot-shaped scars made by his canines long ago, was so pale it was almost invisible…Izuku noticed the glance on his skin and automatically hid his mark with one hand. He was deeply ashamed… What kind of pathetic omega is claimed yet unable to know by which alpha? The bitter taste of guilt was prevailing further now in front of Katsuki… Like he spent his life disappointing him, again and again, the male he admired so intensely.
‘’Yes I’m… I don’t know… Who did it…’’ Izuku admitted, thinking there would be no point in hiding this fact from him.‘’You don’t know? How the fuck you don’t know?!’’ Katsuki snarled. He wanted to murder Izuku’s memory loss. Or… ‘’Are you making fun of me, stupid Deku?’’ Was the omega doing this with the sole purpose of revenge in mind?‘’Why would I do that? Of course not’’ Izuku raised his voice, now annoyed as well, not understanding Katsuki’s behavior. ‘’We haven’t seen each other since high school and you were right, I never became a hero… Why are you so mad? Not happy seeing me failed, Ground Zero? That’s hardly possible! Who cares who my useless alpha is, it’s not like my life means something to you!’’Hell. That hurt. But it was true, Bakugo was a terrible, useless alpha. And the blond’s best reaction to pain was hostility. Like always.Plus… Ground Zero?! He was calling him Ground Zero? That jerk. As expected from a predator like him, the alpha growled in a dangerous way. ‘’Says the dipshit who didn’t remember a thing! I’m mad ‘cuz you piss me off!’’ And because I fucking failed you and I know it.‘’That’s all? Just because I’m that stupid quirkless Deku? Why am I even here?’’‘’Argh! Isn’t it obvious? Fuck! I can’t control myself, Deku…’’ Katsuki felt - out of a sudden - aroused by the tension raising between them and had trouble keeping consistent thoughts. He took a step towards Izuku and murmured ‘’Mine’’. His alpha instincts were reaching their limits; he had been too far away from his omega for too long… Shit. Shit. Shit. It was NOT supposed to be like this. Why was he unable to speak his fucking damn honest mind for once?‘’Don’t come near me!’’ The omega knew it; his incubus ability was provoking Katsuki. In this state, startled by the very scent of the alpha coming his way, Izuku was scared he would lose it… ‘’Please, the last thing I want is to kill you’’ Terror took hold of his guts, dread looming in his eyes. He quickly scanned the room, looking for a way out. As he tried running towards the door, his legs refused to obey. His flesh was craving for the alpha’s touch, all his senses in high alert.The rejection coming from his omega’s mouth made Bakugo crazy. ‘’Just get the fuck outta here before I bend you over and knot you so hard we’ll stay trapped for a week’’ The blond was about to succumb to his undeniable needs. It was too intense.‘’Oh thank God they’re waking me up!’’ Izuku let out a sigh of relief, looking to his right as if he was seeing something. He was happy to avoid the worst; Kacchan’s life was precious…Katsuki dashed forward but instead of catching his omega, he found himself alone. Deku had disappeared.‘’Fuck!’’ The blond yelled before his dream crashed. The moment had not lasted long enough.Bakugo opened his eyes with his body all wet, a veil of sweat clinging to his skin as if coming out of a fucking pool. Everything that could go wrong, went wrong! The alpha knew he screwed up. He was unfit to act otherwise in Deku’s presence…

The questions he truly wanted to ask were: how did you become an incubus, what have you done the past four years, why don’t you know I’m your fucking alpha, why are you Phantasm and staying with the League of Villains… Not straight assaulted him like he did. So many words gathered in his throat with no way of getting them out. He was so bad at this! Especially when his shameless anger was so strong, blithely taking control…This dream was a fucking disaster. So many words left unsaid from both sides.
Izuku woke up with Toga’s hand on one shoulder. Promptly, he pushed away her hand. ‘’Don’t touch me’’ He warned.‘’Aww, but whyyyyy! I know you don’t like to be touched, but I was watching you the whole time you slept! Did I not earn a reward?’’ She blushed and licked one of her fangs. ‘’Not even a bit of your Sin blood? Or maybe all the bloody details of the bastard you killed in your dream?’’‘’What do you want?’’ Izuku sat down on his futon.The vampire, who had been sitting beside him, got up. ‘’Why are you still sleeping in your prison cell anyway? You’re one of us now, you could have a better room… Or you could stay in mine’’ Her smile was wide.‘’I have…’’ Phantasm’s gaze considered the cell adjacent to his. ‘’My reasons’’ He sighed and rubbed his injured eyes with his fists. ‘’Now get out or tell me why you woke me up’’‘’You’re so mean with meeeee, Phantasm-chan! It hurts!’’ She was acting, like usual, and pretended to be overly sad. ‘’Tomura asked me to come and wake you! He needs us for something’’‘’Got it, just leave, I’ll join you upstairs’’Toga’s face was painted with a childlike pout, but she said nothing and left.As soon as she was out of reach, a small ten years-old voice popped out from the cell on the right. ‘’Onii-chan … I’m sorry for-‘’‘’You have nothing to be sorry for… I told you already, don’t feel guilty for everything that happens to me… It’s my choice to stay and save you… I won’t let them turn you into a Sin…’’ Izuku approached the bars that separated them. The little girl was curled up, her arms squeezing her legs close to her chest. She did not answer right away but murmured a ‘’Thank you’’ while Izuku was climbing the stairs.
The incubus thought about his shared dream with Katsuki... They could not communicate properly, this much had not changed. However, after becoming Lust, Izuku hated the slightest physical contact. It was disgusting, for he had seen far too much stuff. But why did his body was still hungry for the alpha’s touch? It could not be just because he
loved him before. No way.
Yeah, loved him… Before…Well, it was not important; his priority was to save Eri. Saving himself could wait.To be continued...

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‘’What did you think, Bakugo? Acting so recklessly! Do you actually remember one thing you learn at U.A?’’ Aizawa’s tired eyes were expressing his annoyance. He was standing in the center of the room while All Might was sitting on his chair behind his desk. ‘’Whenever the League of Villains is involved, you snap. It’s the fourth time this month’’‘’It’s none of your business! Just tell me my sanction so I can get outta here’’ Katsuki bared his teeth as he spoke, a vain effort to prevent his anger from wrecking his bosses’ office. What a fucking shitty night he had! He was in no mood – I mean- it was way worse than usual. Without even realizing it, his palms were unleashing dense smoke.The erasure hero suddenly used his quirk to stop Bakugo from blowing his own. He captured the young man with the strips of cloth around his neck, his jet-black hair rising in the air and his now-crimson irises flaring.‘’It concerns us when it stops you from doing your job properly! You’re not a child anymore, so act like it’’ Aizawa rebuked, trying to instill some discipline in his former student.‘’I know that! But…’’ The blond tsked. Being unable to be with his omega was driving him crazy. When it came down to Deku, he was a complete mess lacking control over his emotions. Four goddamn years, wondering where he was, what had happened to him, if someone had laid hands on him, if he needed his alpha, if… So much if, with no fucking answer whatsoever.Except now, he knew where to find him.‘’Listen, young Bakugo, we know that something is bothering you…’’ All Might got up and walked towards them in his skinny form. He put one hand down on Aizawa’s shoulder before he transformed himself into the image the whole population had of him: a carved and chiseled body, a sculpted display of muscles embodying the Symbol of Peace.Eraser Head understood the implications in Toshinori’s touch. He sighed and let Katsuki free, releasing him from his grip.‘’But we can’t help you if you don’t tell us what’s wrong’’ All Might finished his sentence in a strong voice. ‘’We find important not only the work well done but the well-being of all the heroes here at the agency, you included’’‘’Nothing’s wrong dammit! I don’t need help, I can take care of my own fucking well-being!’’ Katsuki crossed his arms with no intention of saying more.‘’That’s what we thought you would say’’ Aizawa spoke in a neutral tone. ‘’Ground Zero, you are suspended. Starting today, any hero activities are forbidden. After a week, we will decide if you can get back to work.’’ He added. ‘’Bakugo, in this state, you represent a danger for you and your teammates. You understand that we cannot risk that.’’‘’We are sorry… But you clearly need some time to yourself’’ Toshinori told him. ‘’And if you need anything you-‘’‘’Yeah, yeah, I know where to find you and all that crap! Can I go now?’’They both nodded and Bakugo left without blasting something up. Talk about improvement! Aizawa sighed again and turned to look at All Might.‘’I swear, those kids, they will be the end of me… I need a nap’’Toshinori regained his frail shape and pointed with one hand the couch near the wall; placed on it was a yellow sleeping bag. ‘’Your favorite ally is waiting for you’’Shota went there in silence and slipped into the comfy fabric, the feeling of it far too familiar. Meanwhile, All Might was back at his desk, typing on the keyboard as he resumed his work.Absent-minded, Toshinori declared his concerns aloud. ‘’I hope he’s going to be alright’’‘’Bakugo? Knowing him, I’m sure he’ll figure things out.’’ Aizawa was not sleeping yet, but his raspy voice seemed to be coming out of his lethargy.‘’You’re right, I guess they are young adults now… I need to trust them more’’‘’And you need to let them learn from their own mistakes’’ The black-haired man specified.‘’Say Aizawa, don’t you think we sound like parents who have to let their little ones leave the nest?’’‘’God, I’m glad nobody can hear this’’All Might’s powerful laugh was the last melody that echoed through the room that morning.***The creaking noise of a locker being violently open was heard as Bakugo began to put away his hero’s attire. Since the blond had suspected the repercussions of his actions, he had not bothered to dress up entirely when he arrived earlier. His Grenadier Bracers were still perfectly in place, along with his mask and kneepads. He removed his gloves then the metal-made half-circle resting on his shoulders.‘’How bad was it?’’ Kirishima was in front of his own locker, next to Katsuki’s. Unlike his teammate though, he was not removing his outfit but putting it on.‘’ Suspended for one week’’ Bakugo simply answered.‘’Oh I’m gonna miss the angry sunshine around here’’ Sarcasm was to Red Riot what kindness was to Ground Zero; not credible at all.‘’Fuck you weird hair, I can still make your life miserable’’ The blond alpha retorted and raised one hand, his threatening palm a sea of little explosions. ‘’Wanna try?’’‘’No thanks dude! Don’t worry, I have no doubt in your ability to make people feel miserable, Bakugo!’’ The red-haired werewolf laughed hard. His friend was full of resources in this field of expertise, that’s for sure!
‘’Yeah you better!’’ Ground Zero took off his orange and black top, finding himself wearing only his trousers and boots. However, he couldn’t care less if someone saw him half-naked. ‘’So… what’s the shit about the lead you have on Phantasm?’’‘’Now you want to know huh?’’ Kirishima caught him by the neck in a friendly way before releasing him in order not to get killed. ‘’Well…’’ He whispered in a barely audible tone. ‘’Since she’s… your mate… I don’t think you’ll like it’’‘’I don’t give a shit, just tell me… And by the way, the nerd’s a guy’’‘’Hah?!’’ He could not help but be surprised, and loud. ‘’But why all the media…’’ He left his sentence hanging and started murmuring again. ‘’You think he doesn’t want to be discovered THAT bad?’’‘’Seems like it… m’gonna question the shit out of him next time I see his damn freckled face!’’ While cursing, Katsuki loosened up his belt and removed it, then quickly did the same with the rest of his garment and equipment. Keeping only his black boxers on, he dressed himself up in his civilian clothes briefly after.‘’You make it sounds like a happy reunion!’’ The other alpha chuckled.‘’To hell with that’’ Bakugo commented between gritted teeth. ‘’The nerd chose to be my mate, now he have to freakin’ live with it! He should’ve thought ‘bout his dumb happiness before asking me to claim his stupid ass’’‘’That’s… Exactly something you’d say.’’ Kirishima was almost too enthusiastic. ‘’You really care about him don’t you Bakugo?’’‘’What?!’’ Ground Zero almost choked, his eyebrows even more frowned than that time he won the Sports Festival. ‘’Tch. Me caring about that stupid little shit? Absolutely. Fucking. Not! Blame my alpha instincts, they’re the ones screaming me to claim what’s mine, and that’s fucking IT. Now tell me what I want to know before I murder you.’’Bakugo furiously wanted to crush Kirishima’s razor-sharp teeth! Stop smiling you nosy jerk!‘’I see…’’ The werewolf smile was wide… And oh so annoying. ‘’All right, I’ll tell you. We found a blog about Phantasm… A bunch of weird fuckers who seems obsessed over her… I mean, him. But they don’t know that, right? I thought maybe your omega is aware of it? And if so, you could give it a try and write something to get his attention?’’‘’Deku’s such a dork! ‘pretty sure he knows’’‘’Deku?’’ Eijiro repeated, not hiding in the slightest his curiosity. ‘’Phantasm’s real name?’’‘’Yeah’’ Katsuki ran a hand through his spiky hair and sighed. ‘’Nah. Fuck! His name’s Izuku’’ The blond was trusting the red-haired bastard enough to tell him the truth. ‘’And Midoriya to you’’‘’Well Midoriya it is then!’’ A renewed determination was rising high from the werewolf’s aura. ‘’I’m ready to help you in your manly quest for love, my friend!’’ Kirishima seemed so moved; taking such a dramatic pose, even a tear in the corner of his eye was shining.
‘’Oi Kirishima! Shut the fuck up or I’ll-’’‘’Kill me, I know. But I haven’t told you the name of the blog yet’’‘’Text me the shit I need to know, I’ll check it up later’’ Katsuki’s gaze stopped behind his teammate as he read the clock adorning the wall. Then, a little too firmly, he closed his locker’s door.Red Riot turned around as he followed his friend’s stare. ‘’Shit, I’m gonna be late! I’ll come visit you this week to make sure you’re doing great!’’ The werewolf hurried out of the room, not letting the other alpha argue. A low growl pursued him as he stormed off, the only perceptible sound now unleashing from the locker room.***It was the 15th of the month and, as usual, Katsuki had to stop to the nearest grocery store on his way home. He needed to buy fresh ingredients for his planned dinner with a certain someone… A spicy curry could be a good choice tonight. But honestly, she liked everything, always praising Bakugo’s cooking skills even when he was trying a recipe for the first time.He ultimately reached his apartment, putting his newly bought vegetables and meat in the refrigerator. He grabbed a beer before heading to the couch and sighed. He felt his cellphone buzzing in his pocket so he took it out, a text from Kirishima displayed on the screen.
There you go, the address: fantasysuccubus.com
Don’t ask me how Mineta found it…
Gross. Bakugo knew exactly how the grape motherfucker found it. His thumb was stagnant above the blue hyperlink, gathering his courage to visit the blog. Was he ready to look at what some sick fuckers were saying about Deku? About his omega? Well he wasn’t. But his desire to speak to him supplanted his apprehensions so he clicked on it anyway.Questions, texts, drawings and photos were posted on the main thread. Many of them narrating the fantasies they would like Phantasm to realize, others wondering what she truly looks like, several drawings as hypotheses or just pictures of her dressed in her villain garment… It was so wrong though. Just reading what these worthless perverts wanted to do with his mate was drastically increasing Katsuki’s murder wishes. The alpha was holding his phone so hard he was almost crushing it, his ribcage shaking with a deep-rooted ire. The need to claim his omega was so visceral that the bitter taste of it was nearly ravaging his tongue.Not wasting his time, the blond created his account naming it Bakuhatsu (meaning: explosion; detonation; eruption.) and angrily wrote a post:
Stupid nerd, if you don’t come and talk to me in private I’ll fucking kill you.K.
Deku was not stupid enough not to recognize him with that, right? He was being pretty obvious there.A new sort of excitement seized Bakugo, his heart drumming in his chest like hundreds of people in a parade. He was nervously – wait, what!? nervously? - waiting to know if Deku would see his post or not. He even updated the page a few times in a row as if something would miraculously happen in the next second...
‘’Ok calm your fucking tits down you moron!’’ He admonished himself up.He felt like a stupid goddamn teenager waiting for his crush to answer or some shit. The dumb feeling was certainly not something usually tied in Bakugo’s emotions range. It was a tad annoying… No really, it was a whole lot annoying! He furiously closed the window still opened on his phone while cursing and tossing the device aside. He grabbed his beer and drank it in one go only to pulverize the empty can with one hand. Damn you Deku!It was in Katsuki’s best interest to change his mindset, for he could shred his apartment to pieces, so he turned on the television instead. The news channel was featuring the recent activities of the League of Villains. The woman on the screen was precisely talking about Phantasm. ‘’Of fucking course!’’ The blond grumbled. Soon after, the typical sound of a notification was emitted next to him. Katsuki’s heart skipped a beat. Hard. And a little too fast for his taste, he grabbed his phone between his impetuous fingers. ‘’God dammit!’’ It was an awful and pathetic behavior… Since when did Ground Zero stress himself out for such irrelevant things?He took a deep breath and looked at the screen.It was fucking Kirishima.
Did you do it?
The text was saying. The blond decided to ignore his friend’s question, his teeth gritted until pain burned his jaw.Staying like that was useless, so Katsuki went to the bathroom and took a quick shower. Nothing could get Deku off his head though. His best option was a nap. Maybe if the nerd was sleeping he could meet him there?As he returned to the couch - freshly washed with the intention to sleep - he decided to visit the blog one last time. He was hoping for absolutely nothing. At all. No. Nothing. At all…One new message.Bakugo practically dropped his phone, the device feeling heavy out of a sudden. His heart - the traitor - was still playing tricks and hurting his chest. The alpha was so, soooo happy to be alone right now, for he did not want to be seen by absolutely. fucking. anyone.The last four years of Katsuki’s life were dateless, obviously, so the feeling was sure as hell something new. You’re a fucking grown-up alpha for fuck sakes, just open the damn conversation. He aggressively thought and so he obeyed his own mental order.The new message was from OtaDeku0610. A mix of Otaku and Deku huh? That made Katsuki laughed without knowing exactly why. Maybe from anxiety, who knows?It took some times before the blond finally open the private chat.OtaDeku0610: What’s my birthday date?It was not what Bakugo had expected, but it was clearly meant to validate his identity. Katsuki wanted the same. But wanted to be the first.Bakuhatsu: What’s mine?OtaDeku0610: April 20Bakuhatsu: July 15Maybe his answers were too hasty? Should he let Deku wait a bit or not? Did he seem too eager? The blond had no fucking idea how to act in this situation. It was killing him.OtaDeku0610: So it’s really you… Why did you ask me to come and talk? Do we really have something to say to each other?Bakuhatsu: That’s such a stupid question, Deku!OtaDeku0610: The first or second one?Bakuhatsu: Who cares? They’re both shitDeku’s answer took some times to come, where Bakugo re-read the entire conversation. He was tapping his foot against the floor out of pure impatience.OtaDeku0610: Anyway, you didn’t ask me to come here only to tell me my questions sucks, right?’Bakuhatsu: ’course not! I want you to go to bed and meet meOtaDeku0610: I can’tKatsuki started to type: you want to avoid seeing me that bad, huh? But decided to erase it. That crap sounded weak and needy and urgh… not like him at all!Bakuhatsu: I don’t give a shit! Just do it, nerd!Was what he wrote instead.OtaDeku0610: I can’t just choose who I share my dreams with… That’s not how it works.The blond almost puked or threw his phone away with all his might. The mere idea of someone other than him sharing his dreams with his omega gave him goosebumps. And not in a good way. His demonic urges were screaming under his skin.Bakuhatsu: You expect me to fucking believe you!?OtaDeku0610: Maybe you don’t, but still… I can’t control it, it’s not like I’ve been like that for a long time… Last night was a coincidence and it’s fortunate enough that I didn’t kill youBakuhatsu: You can’t kill me, idiot!OtaDeku0610: I know you’re amazing and tough. But my ability goes beyond that…It’s not what Katsuki meant. Omegas can’t kill their alphas so easily… But it was a normal conclusion for Deku to have, because he didn’t know they were mated, right? Plus, the blond couldn’t just say that to him online, hidden behind screens… His goal was to tell him the truth face to face.Bakuhatsu: When the fuck your nerdy ass is going to bed? I have some shits I need to tell you in real lifeOtaDeku0610 : It’s more appropriate to say in dreams* life or something, no?Bakuhatsu : I almost forgot how annoying you are Deku… -_-Izuku was in Marseille, in France. He was in a bistro, one that offered internet and computer services. He did not have a cellphone and his communication with people were quite… limited. Although he was starting to gain the League of Villains’ trust, he was always on guard. The risk of them knowing the truth about him was not an option, and Eri’s safety was at stake. The most subtle way to exchange with the outside world was through that blog he found out less than a year ago.The demon was wearing his civilian, simple clothes, which was a rare sight. It was nice to feel normal for once, his green hair out in the open, in a city far away from Japan. Yes, his horns were more recognizable, but the chance someone noticed them was slim, next to zero even. After all, it was not as if he was the only demons with black horns walking the street, or enjoying a nice, Parisian coffee.Izuku’s heart was beating fast in his chest as his chat with Katsuki was undergoing. Fortunately, Ochako was also online so he could talk to her to try to regain some composure.OtaDeku0610: Omg, Ochako! Kacchan’s talking to me!! What should I do?? I’m panicking right now!! Why is he talking to me after all those years?! What does he want? What should I do?Izuku consciously omitted to tell her that they had also met in dreams the day before.It was her day off; pro-hero Uravity was at home, having lunch. Her hair was tied in a ponytail and her small translucent wings were flapping slowly behind her back. Ochako was a fairy, one of the few still alive after the war that occurred many years ago between her people and the werewolves. The Dust Blood War. A war that left both sides resentful, the peace between them still as fragile as thin ice.She sighed, not wanting to ruminate about it. She would think of Kirishima. And she was not ready to think about Kirishima. She decided to give her answer to Deku instead; he was the one important right now.Fairity: We nearly get in touch with one another for a month and you never acted so excited about me! I’m gonna end up jealous you know ;) ! I’m your best friend and see the way you’re treating me! Haha, jokes aside though, you need to calm down… Maybe he just wants to torment you like he did when we were kids?OtaDeku0610: My thought exactly… But why now? With such insistence? I haven’t seen or talk to him in four years… And don’t be jealous, you have no idea how glad I am to have you back in my life.Fairity : You should ask Bakugo directly, maybe he’ll tell you the truth right away. And don’t worry, I know. You have no idea how glad I am to be back!It was true. Oh so true. Four years away from the best friend you have is hard to bear.
OtaDeku0601: I did ask him… But he really wants us to talk face to face. I’ll keep you updated when I can because I have to go already, they’ll come pick me up soon and I need to be in my hotel room before that… They think they know where Pride is… I’ll try contacting you when we’re back in Japan.Fairity: Good, and if possible… we’ll have to meet with Iida and Todoroki as well… We need to get you and Eri out of there! Just be careful until then…It was not enough. Ochako wanted more time to speak with him.Izuku wrote to Katsuki a quick apology before turning off the computer. The clock was ticking fast; he could not wait for an answer… Even though his heart was still beating hard in his chest. Why? Kacchan…***Bakugo was standing in front of the door, bags full of food in both hands. He raised one arm to knock, his motion gentler than he was used to.The blond was feeling strangely anxious to see her… It was better to avoid talking about his recent discoveries, this so as not to give her false hopes. The decision was for her own good, but why was he conquered by a sense of guilt regardless?‘’Katsuki! It’s good to see you’’ The little green-haired woman who opened the door gave him a delighted smile.‘’Yeah yeah, it’s cooking time so move out old witch!’’ With his thumb, he pointed the direction to take so that she let him in.She laughed out of sheer habit and shook her head. ‘’Quite hungry I can tell’’ She stepped aside so that he could pass.‘’I’m starving’’ To tell the truth, Katsuki was trying - above all - to appear as natural as possible. He made his way to the kitchen, a heavy clatter heard as he grabbed all the tools and accessories he needed to cook. Pretty quickly, he was ready and began to cut the vegetables he brought.‘’ How are things at work?’’ The witch asked as she crossed the hall to sit in front of the kitchen island, watching him do magic with his knife skills.‘’As good as it can be when you’re fucking suspended for a week’’ Katsuki sighed, brutally chopping a piece of carrot.‘’Something happened?’’Bakugo could clearly perceive the worries sneaking in his interlocutor’s voice. He knew she was trying to hold it back, because he hated it, but she was not quite successful. God, she was just like his nerd! ‘’Nothing important to talk about, Inko. I’m suspended, it sucks and that’s it.’’ He could not simply confess: I saw Deku, he’s most likely a criminal, he’s hiding his identity… Your son is actually Phantasm and he’s not coming back to us…Inko knew better than to add anything on the subject, Katsuki was, after all, Katsuki. ‘’I talked to your mom yesterday and she asked me if I could tell you something’’ She cleared her throat and gently imitated Mitsuki’s voice before speaking again. ‘’Come visit me soon you ungrateful son!’’‘’Tch. That old hag!’’ The blond snarled. ‘’I will… eventually’’‘’Is it because you don’t want to talk about Izuku?’’ Each time she spoke about her son, her words were a bit shaky… The pain would never disappear. ‘’Katsuki, I agree with your parents. It’s time for you to keep on living… You can’t wait for Izuku’s return all your life… Find a new mate, be happy... It’s what he would have wanted, and it’s what I want too!’’Inko got closer to Katsuki while talking, tears in her eyes as he stopped moving completely. She could see how tense he was. ‘’I know what it feels to be alone… Please don’t make the same mistakes as me.’’ She added carefully.‘’I-‘’ Bakugo’s voice cracked so he stopped talking and sighed. He wanted to scream that everything was fine, that he was fine. But he was in front of Inko, after all, and she knew him too well to be fooled.He wasn’t fine.He simply, truly, wasn’t.‘’Stop punishing yourself for what happened four years ago, it wasn’t your fault.’’ She emphasized on that last part. ‘’I… I want to see you be happy, Katsuki. You’re such a fine young man, still it’s Friday night and you’re stuck with an old crazy witch like me…’’ She tried joking a bit, sadness veiling her tone.‘’You know me damn well Inko, if I’m here it’s because I want to be here. End of the story. And about De- Izuku… What I told you that night hasn’t changed and I don’t think it ever fucking will.’’ This time, the blond was confident in his words. Just enough to convince her to give up. ‘’I’m Izuku’s alpha, the only thing that could break our bond would be the nerd asking for it himself’’Even if Inko’s lips smiled, her eyes were glowing with tears. She raised a hand and cupped one of Bakugo’s cheeks in her palm. She was the sweetest person he knew… ‘’At least I tried, huh? You’re the best at knowing what you want, and I know nobody – including your old crazy witch wannabe mother-in-law - can tell you what to do.’’‘’That’s about right! More like you’re the one stuck with me!’’She laughed while wiping her tears. ‘’Well, I have a good-looking young alpha making supper for me! How can I ever complain? Yes he swears a lot, have a bad temper, but I can live with that.’’She went back to sit in front of the kitchen island and he continued making supper. They spent the evening as if nothing had happened, but they both were emotionally charged.No, he was not going to give up. Especially not now that he was so close to his goal.Bakugo Katsuki was sure as hell going to take Deku back to where he belonged.To be continued...

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Four years and three months ago.

A little while before that night.

‘’K-Kacchan… I...’’ Izuku nervously ran a hand through his curly hair, his heart pounding in his chest more aggressively than usual. It was always the same. With Kacchan. His anxiety was much worse.

They were on their way home and while Deku was following Bakugo, the said teenager did not even bother to turn around to give him his answer.

‘’What d’you want nerd?’’

‘’I… Ah… Hap- Happ-‘’ Izuku started to say.

‘’Shitty Deku! I already told you not to follow me around’’ Katsuki pointed out, sounding like he was being insulted.

As expected from the blond, he wasn’t even trying to listen. It was taking too much time anyway when Izuku was awkwardly stammering.

‘’B-But… Kacchan… You know I live nearby and-’’

‘’I don’t freakin’ care! Don’t do it ag-‘’ Katsuki suddenly stopped. Speaking, walking. He stopped everything when he realized what was happening.

He took a deep, deep breath and turned around to face Deku. A thin layer of sweat was covering the omega’s soft skin and dampening the base of his green hair. The freckles on his cheeks were sharing the space there with a red, provocative, hue. Bakugo knew – no – could smell, the truth.

‘’Fuck! Deku… You stupid quirkless omega!’’ The blond’s eyes narrowed and a deep growl rose in his throat. ‘’You’re about to-‘’ His breathing became difficult and loud as his desire for the other boy made him understand it was too late. ‘’Are you dumb?!’’ The alpha shouted. ‘’Why aren’t you home?! You can’t have your fucking heat out in the street!’’

‘’I-I’m… I’m sorry… I-’’ Izuku stuttered. He should have expected his heat to come and just stay home the entire day. Like a good omega would have done. But school day was important... That, and one other thing: today was April 20th.

‘’I’m sorry Kacchan’’ He managed to insist, playing nervously with his hands.

‘’What your sorry ass would have done if it happened in class earlier, huh, useless Deku? You know how many alpha would have fought over this?’’ Over you.

Bakugo was approaching Izuku as if he was his prey, his instincts ordering him to take the unmated omega.

‘’And now… I’m the one risking to lose my goddamn mind!’’

‘’I thought I would have reached home before... Before…I…’’ Izuku tried defending himself, gradually panting and retreating. It was the result of both the intensity of his heat and the one emanating from the tameless alpha.

So close. Kacchan was so close…

Deku could only be paralyzed and unable to escape, trapped in the whirlwind of his own emotions. Fear. Apprehension. Regret…

Love.

‘’I… Need…’’

‘’Shut up! Don’t fucking say it’’ Bakugo immediately cut him off.
You…
Without realizing what he was doing, the blond moved forward and cornered the omega. Deku ended up trapped between the wall and his large frame, his luscious and wet lips half-opened as he went silent just like he requested of him.

With his thoughts clouded by all the pheromones, Katsuki slammed his palms on each side of Izuku’s face and leaned his head, aiming for a kiss. Or a bite. His fangs were hurting like crazy at the idea of sinking in the pale flesh of Deku’s neck. To make him his. He was being careful though, aware of their demon horns and not wanting to hurt neither of them. Not wanting to hurt the omega. Shit. Bakugo was losing his free will, his true self, and he hated it. How come an alpha could be so strong yet so weak when facing the possibility of conceiving a child with an omega? This whole world was sick. It’s not like he wanted that to happen with… Deku. Right? How terrible would that be? Bakugo is supposed to hate the nerd, remember?...

But right now, his stubborn body was refusing to obey his head. Especially since Izuku was sneaking a hand in his hair to encourage him to get closer. His gentle fingers were timidly caressing his nape, as if he was almost… getting comfortable? It was weird coming from that coward Deku, but terribly arousing. Katsuki was more than eager to taste him. To have the sweet aroma of the omega’s heat invading his tongue.

As he was already close to his face, the dirty blond decided to lick one side of Izuku’s jawline and all the way up to one cheek, stopping on the freckles under his eye where he pressed his fangs without really biting him. He felt Deku slightly arching his back as a groan crossed the barrier of his lips, mingling with his own feral grunts. The grip in his explosive blond locks tightened only to draw shivers down his spine. Bakugo was craving to hear Izuku moan again, but he also was hungry for a kiss.
Deku was not sure if all of this was real or a wonderful dream. Kacchan was touching him! Yes, it was his heat’s fault, but he could not stop his heart from beating fast or his body from aching for more. He was afraid of screwing things up - as he did so often when Bakugo was around - so he was paying attention to his own, slight movements. He needed the caress that would be Kacchan’s lips on his, but was not ready to allow himself to say it aloud or even just trying to kiss him by himself… Taking the risk of rushing Kacchan into something he did not want was absolutely not a part of his intentions.
What stopped Katsuki from ravaging the smaller boy’s mouth was a passer-by in the street who grunted in a show of pure confrontation. It was true that Izuku was not mated and that every alpha could try to claim him… But that did not mean it was pleasing Bakugo. On the contrary, to say that he was profoundly upset would be an understatement.

Katsuki turned around to have a good look at the newcomer, subtly placing himself in a way to hide Deku behind him. The stranger was tall and visibly older, but nothing could scare Bakugo away. He raised one hand full of smoke and bared his teeth.

‘’The omega’s mine’’ He snapped under a gruff and threatening voice.

‘’K-Kacchan-n… It’s o- Hm.. Okay… I-‘’

Izuku put a shaky hand on the blond's arm trying to calm him down, but the way he was talking obviously showed how feverish he was with his heat already starting.

The man chuckled. ‘’I don’t see your mark or your scent on him! If this omega is stupid enough to walk around in heat, he should get the treatment he deserves… I bet he wants to get fucked so g-‘’

‘’One more word and I fucking blow your trash face in half!’’ Katsuki warned, creating small explosions in his palm to let the other alpha know he had a powerful quirk.

Finally shutting his mouth, the stranger seemed to gauge the situation he was in. His gaze leaped from the omega’s neck to Bakugo’s palms, then to Izuku again to finally stop in the blond’s murderous eyes. This kid was seriously dangerous, he could tell, so he raised both his hands as a sign of surrender.

‘’Fine…’’ The stranger conceded without hesitation. That young alpha seemed to represent a whole bunch of problems anyway and even if it killed him to admit it, he was more dominant.

‘’Tch. C’mon Deku! It’s time I bring you home’’

Against all odds, Katsuki grabbed Izuku’s hand and forced him to follow.

‘’And fast!’’ He added as he started walking towards Deku's house and completely ignoring the other man.

It's not like they had time to waste with some random trash… Even if that same bastard had just prevented him from making a huge mistake... Doing it with Deku? Gross. He certainly would have regretted it.

Or maybe that’s what he was trying to convince himself so bad?

The walk was quiet as the air around them was filled with a suffocating and almost palpable tension. Bakugo was trying HARD to restrain himself and not to jump on Deku right away. The omega was boiling hot. Well, his body temperature was. Nothing else. Dammit. Fuck his alpha’s nature!
A bit later - after what seemed like an eternity – they stopped in front of Deku’s apartment door.
Katsuki sighed with annoyance. ’’Let go of my hand, damn nerd’’

‘’But… You’re the one-‘’

‘’Urgh, never mind!’’ The blond aggressively released the omega's hand, as if he got burned by a massive splash of acid.

‘’I… Huh…T-thanks, Kacchan’’

Izuku was looking like a complete mess. A lustful one. With his blushing cheeks, his bright green eyes and his messy hair. The sight was truly delightful and it felt almost like a shock, or a revelation in Bakugo’s mind. He needed to get the fuck out of there. He started to walk away, hardly able to order his instincts to keep in check.

‘’Wait!’’

‘’Don’t tell me what to do!’’ He shouted without turning back.

‘’Happy birthday Kacchan!’’

‘’I-… Sh-Shut up! I hate you Deku!’’
Because you make me feel all those crappy emotions. And because even if I’m treating you like shit, you wish me a happy birthday every fucking goddamn year…
Katsuki was glad that no one could see his face right now… For he could feel the warmth rising in his red cheeks. Anyone would have guessed what was going on in that stupid head of his.

And Izuku was left alone, again, to go through one of the worst weeks of his life. Being an omega was definitely a nightmare.
As he watched Kacchan leave, tears building up in his eyes and a heavy weight squeezing his chest, he truly understood the extent of his own feelings. I hate you Deku. Of course, he already knew that. But hearing it out loud from the one person he loved was simply more painful.
He could say now that he was irrefutably not in a dream… Only facing the sad reality that was his own.

Stupid. Stupid Kacchan. Why, among all, did I have to fall in love with... you?

***
Back to present‘’Phantasm-chan, are you daydreaming?’’ Toga asked as she was staring at the demon next to her. ‘’About me?’’ Her smile was as wide as her vain hopes.‘’Where is Shigaraki? Isn’t he the one supposed to talk to Pride?’’The dark circles under Izuku's eyes bore witness to his fatigue. He had not slept since his night with Bakugo and the vampire was annoying as hell.‘’So meeeaaan, you always ignore my love!’’ She pouted, but did not look sad one bit. ‘’Tomura-kun wants you to do it’’Izuku had left his hotel room two hours before, when Toga and Dabi had come to get him. The three of them were now walking in the woods to reach a crappy shelter where Shigaraki and Kurogiri had spotted Pride.‘’Why me?’’‘’Because you’re a Sin just like him… You'll probably be able to convince him more easily than any of us.’’ Dabi was speaking in a neutral tone. ‘’Plus, you're Lust ... People tend to be attracted to you’’‘’Bullshit’’ The demon yawned as exhaustion continued to seize him more and more, slowly carrying his brain into a state of autopilot. His mind was struggling to concentrate out of both his lack of sleep and Kacchan’s renewed presence in his life. ‘’But fine I’ll do it’’ It’s not like he had a choice anyway, he was almost certain it was Shigaraki’s method of testing him.‘’You’ll be wonderful as always!!’’ Toga quickly clapped her hands with excitement.‘’She sure is crazy when you’re around’’ Dabi pointed out, not even trying to hide his annoyance. ‘’I mean, she sure is crazier…’’‘’I’m right here, Dabi’’ The blonde said in a way to make him understand that he could talk to her directly.‘’Oh I know, considering how loud you are’’‘’But just look at him! I want a taste of his blood so bad!’’She smelled in Phantasm’s direction, her cheeks starting to blush as she licked one of her large fangs.‘’Hm... His Sin’s blood…His omega’s scent…’’‘’He’s mated… That's enough to keep alphas away’’ The fire villain objected.‘’Maybe you but not me! It makes me even more thrilled to know that he belongs to someone else’’Toga was dying to touch Izuku, but knew all too well just how much he hated physical contacts. Sometimes she was holding back, sometimes not. It only depended on her mood really.
‘’Anyway, it's been so long since the last time he saw his alpha that he doesn’t even share his scent’’Deku absentmindedly raised an arm and grazed the four faded dots bruising his neck.It was clear to Izuku: even if the mark was giving his omega’s side a hard and painful time, it was also useful… He was angry yet grateful to have this unknown mate because thanks to him, he could keep most alphas away, even if obviously, having been in a coma for about three years also helped.‘’Look’’ Phantasm pointed in front of him where an old, crumbling building barely stood. ‘’Pride should be there’’The place was more of an abandoned slum than a real house. The rotten planks of wood were barely serving as exterior walls while the only window was dirty and broken. The roof seemed made of a large and cheap metal sheet that looked like anything except something functional. There was rubbish everywhere around the shelter that small animals had clearly gnawed upon. Not to mention that disgusting smell hanging in the air… Such a nice and welcoming home!Without worrying if Dabi and Toga were following him, Izuku headed to the door and knocked twice. He almost felt like no one was living there…Until a man - well at least something resembling - opened the door.‘’Yuga Aoyama?’’ Izuku asked as soon as their eyes met.***It was the day after his visit at Inko’s and Bakugo was back at home and lying on the couch, his cellphone in one hand and his feet resting on the table in front of him. It was the fourth time he had visited the blog and looked at Deku's last message.OtaDeku0610: Sorry, I have to go…The first time Katsuki saw these damn fucking unsatisfactory shitty words, he was seized with an unmeasurable anger. Now he was still feeling pissed but also a bit… worried…He had the confirmation that Deku was alive and knowing the nerd, he could not just simply stay with the League of Villains out of his own free will. It seemed even more absurd than the fact that he himself agreed to claim Izuku four years ago. And that’s saying something!Except for the fact that he was not annoyingly mumbling or taking notes, he felt like he was bearing a resemblance to Deku. Right now, his brain was thinking nonstop about all kinds of scenarios… How maddening was it to be Izuku all the time?After a while, the explosive alpha growled with discontent. The only way to know the truth was to ask Izuku directly, but the bastard made it clear he did not intend to see him soon. But eh, he was Bakugo Katsuki after all and it would not be the first time that he would go against one of Deku's wishes.Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. Bakugo immediately recognized Kirishima, as he was the only one to make a little music with his repeated knocks.‘’Yeah yeah, ‘m coming!’’ Katsuki shouted before reaching the door and violently opening it. ‘’Why the hell are you here?’’‘’Good afternoon Bakugo! I told you I’d come visit you’’ The werewolf explained himself with an happy smile showing his sharp teeth.‘’It’s only been ONE FUCKING DAY!’’‘’You never answered my text man, I got worried! What if you made a stupid move out of love, huh? I had to make sure everything was fine’’ Kirishima was kidding a bit; both of them knew it. But there was still an element of truth hidden in his words where Red Riot was worried about his friend.‘’Fuck you weird hair! I’m not in love’’ The blond snarled, although there was a little, tiny, glimpse of fun residing in his crimson eyes. ‘’And don’t make your texts so shitty if you want an answer’’Eijiro frankly laughed. ‘’Point taken, Bakugo! Now I’m glad you’re dressed up because I want to go grab a beer’’‘’You don’t need me for that’’ Katsuki replied, squinting as he knew where this was going.‘’Aw come on, it will be fun! Mustafar Bar is officially open’’The young hero was trying to find a way to get Bakugo out of his apartment. He was spending too much time locked up lately, and in no way this was a good thing for his well-being.‘’I don’t care’’‘’It will only be the two of us’’‘’I don’t care’’‘’I will pay’’‘’I don’t-‘’ Katsuki rolled his eyes. ‘’Tch. Fine.’’‘’You’re easy dude’’‘’Shut up!’’ Bakugo clenched his teeth. ‘’Or I’ll change my mind’’Kirishima pretended to lock a chest with an invisible key where his mouth was, as to show he was going to shut up. At least for now…
The short walk to the bar was relatively quiet. Some people had recognized them and whispered about it, but the population knew Groud Zero’s bad temper too well to approach him openly on the street. It was a good thing since he was even more irritable lately. Only Kirishima was perseverant and friendly enough to know how to appreciate Bakugo’s company regardless of his brash nature.Once they reached Mustafar Bar, the two heroes asked for a table outside as Red Riot wanted to enjoy the beautiful sunny afternoon. They ordered their beers and were now waiting for the server to come back.‘’So, what are the news about you-know-who?’’The red-haired alpha finally dared to ask the question that was burning his tongue since yesterday.‘’The shit face doesn’t want to see me’’‘’But you’re gonna find a way to see him anyway, am I right?’’‘’Hell yeah’’ Katsuki crossed his arms with confidence. Truth is, he was not sure exactly how he would achieve his goal. One thing was certain though: the next time he would meet with Deku, he would tell him everything.‘’But you know-‘’ Kirishima stopped mid-sentence when his gaze caught one beautiful, kind, perfect, fairy passing by. ‘’Hey Ocha- Uravity!’’ He nervously waved a hand at her.Bakugo turned around to look at where Uraraka was coming their way, and sighed. So much for It will only be the two of us. But he was aware of his friend's feelings for Ochako, so he was not going to say anything. See, he was not a complete asshole all the time.She was wearing her pink, hero suit and as she got near them, her gaze locked on Eijiro who was the first one to speak.‘’You’re on patrol?’’ He asked.‘’Hey Kirishima! Bakugo!’’ She smiled while greeting them before answering his question. ‘’Indeed I am, but it’s always nice to see friendly faces’’ Well Bakugo was not exactly what you could call a friendly face… But he was a friend.‘’How’s everyone?’’ Red Riot tried to look as casual as possible, ignoring his reckless heartbeats in the process.‘’Iida is in heaven right now, he finally got the courage to ask Hatsume Mei to be his omega and they’re newly mated!’’Ochako's eyes were reflecting the happiness she was genuinely feeling for them.‘’Nothing new for Momo, Tsuyu or Todoroki… We all just continue our hero work at the agency’’ She summarized.‘’Wow! That’s so nice for Iida! I should send him a congratulations text.’’ Kirishima's eyes were gleaming with just as much joy as Ochako for these two finally being able to be together. ‘’And do you… Huh…’’ He cleared his throat awkwardly, hoping not to sound like a complete idiot. ‘’Decided to claim an omega yourself?’’‘’No!’’ Shit. Ochako felt stupid to have answered so quickly!! She was losing it in front of the werewolf. ‘’W-What about you?’’ She tried to look calmer this time, but the rapid flapping of her wings slightly betrayed her.‘’Same! I’m still unmated’’Eijiro scratched the back of his head while smiling like a… complete idiot. (At least he was a cute idiot)The thing you need to know was that Kirishima and Ochako had shared a rather… complicated past. Because of their races and the history opposing them, it was not very acceptable for a werewolf and a fairy to be together, and that’s about the only thing both sides could agree on… In addition, they were both alphas. It was as if the whole world was telling them their relationship was impossible. Or doomed to fail. So yeah, they were strongly attracted to each other back at U.A., they had stolen kisses here and there and it almost went further (oh don’t worry, this will be explained later)… But they never had the opportunity – or the courage – to actually expose to the other their true feelings.Ever since, they had remained trapped in this gray area where communication was scary and things beyond complex. Ochako was torn between the fairies’ opinions and her own strong desires, as she did not want to be a disappointment to her parents. This gave her great discomfort as she could only imagine the hurtful consequences that would affect not only her but Kirishima as well… Her head and her heart were confined in a perpetual and cruel battle from which the outcome was still uncertain. Kirishima knew what he wanted, but Eijiro being Eijiro, he was highly understanding and sought to respect Ochako in her decision more than anything. So in the end, they both just pretended that everything was fine when it really wasn’t.‘’And what about you, Bakugo, are you mated?’’ Uraraka asked the question only to make conversation and to drift her attention away from Kirishima. Good thing her cheeks were always pink!Hell. That was painful to watch. From Bakugo’s point of view at least. ‘’It’s none of your business, round face’’‘’As charming as ever’’ She laughed while the blond tsked.Ochako, Izuku and Katsuki were childhood friends. Well no, she was mostly friends with Deku and it was thanks to him that she accepted Bakugo's behavior for so long.In the course of time though, she had gotten the chance to understand him better. That is why, right now, she was trying to analyze his actions. Why did he want to talk to Deku? What were his motives? How and when did he discover Phantasm’s identity? But not only that. She knew he was a demon. How was he hiding his horns? She was wondering about this ever since she saw Bakugo at the U.A. Entrance Exam, but had never been able to draw an answer from him. And now, they were pro-heroes! The last time she saw his horns was back in their hometown, a bit before Izuku disappeared.‘’I heard the League of Villain is currently in France’’ Ochako knew she was drastically moving away from the subject, but she had to do it for the sake of her best friend.…
Bakugo was smart; she was convinced he would read between the lines.‘’Who informed you?’’The blond leaned forward, suddenly interested in being part of the conversation as Ochako stared straight into his eyes with a strong-minded look on her face.‘’A guy with big green eyes’’Bakugo got up so aggressively from his chair that it smashed on the floor, emitting an unpleasant noise as soon as it hit the ground. The waiter, who was coming their way with their drinks on a serving tray, had the brilliant idea of just turning heels to serve other guests instead… He could come back later; honestly no one sane and alive would want to discuss with a pissed off Groud Zero.‘’How long have you known?’’ Katsuki simply inquired, his fists so tightly closed that his knuckles were turning white.‘’A little over a month’’It was true that Ochako was an alpha too, but Bakugo was undeniably the most dominant. She could not say she was afraid but the energy coming from him was… different. It was raw and incredibly strong. Almost like a mated alpha subject to the threat of another alpha trying to steal his omega. But it would not make any sense…‘’What else do you know?’’ Katsuki was surprisingly collected in his choice of words, which was in contrast with his hostile body language as his fangs were out and his teeth all clenched.Kirishima’s protective sides were crawling under his veins as Bakugo was gradually showing signs of his usual behavior. His hotheaded friend was about to snap. Usually, it wasn’t a problem… But he was talking with Ochako there! A grunt - subtle but imbued with warnings - rose in his throat, which Uraraka did not fail to notice as she recalled how much she liked the vibration of his large chest or the sound coming from it when he was doing this. Ahhh, that sweet man.
‘’Shigaraki have found Pride and they need to recruit him’’ Uraraka swallowed and forced herself to whisper, making sure only Kirishima and Bakugo could hear her. ‘’And if they succeed, which I’m sure they will, it's going to mean they'll have three out of the seven Deadly Sins in their ranks’’‘’Why the fuck are you telling us this?’’ Katsuki impatiently blurted out.Even if it was interesting, he mostly wanted information about Deku.‘’Because I know I can trust you guys’’ The brunette vigorously declared, as if it was the most logical answer in the world.‘’I want to know more about Deku, Uraraka!’’It was obvious that Bakugo was fighting against the last wall of his restraint. He was so close to yield and just yell at her as it would be easier for him.‘’What? You know Midoriya too, Uravity?’’ Kirishima, who had been silent up until then, had not missed a single bit of their exchange and took Bakugo’s dark aura as a sign he should intervene. His voice was tinged with a low rumble because he was refraining himself from grunting more. He was not trying to provoke him; only to remind him a thing or two…Katsuki knew his werewolf friend well enough to know that he wanted him to be nice with Uraraka. Tch. Don’t want to fight me, huh, shitty-hair?‘’What!?!’’ Ochako looked at her crush - err, I mean – the redhead and frowned with incomprehension. ‘’I’m the one who should be surprise you know Deku, Kirishima’’The said man shrugged, reminding Uraraka of how broad his shoulders were. He then offered her an amused smirk that blew butterflies everywhere in her stomach. God… He was so handsome. It was too much.She glanced back at Katsuki, her hazel eyes loaded with suspicion but decided to say nothing on the matter for now. Certainly, the blond was the one who told Eijiro about Izuku. But why?‘’Anyway’’ She continued as she tried to remember that she had to keep breathing. ‘’The information I just gave you concerned Deku since he’s… You know… He’s Lust… They’re gonna need him if they want to regroup the seven Deadly Sins’’It was clear that she was addressing her concerns to both heroes in front of her. She wanted to make sure that Eijiro was not feeling left out, as it was dear to her heart that he understood how deeply she trusted him.‘’I…’’ As if a bomb had exploded in his face, the angry blond dropped his sentence, struck by reality. He was a hostage to his own ignorance as much as Deku was probably from the League of Villains. He knew nothing of his omega and it hurt him to comprehend that now more than ever. His whole body was shaking as his ire was spreading and taking control of each of his cells.‘’I- Shit! He’s sleeping!’’ As quickly as it appeared, his resentment entirely vanished only to make room for strange heart palpitations that reminded him of small, jerky electric shocks.Without waiting, Katsuki grabbed the black metal fence surrounding the bar’s terrace and jumped on the other side, finding himself in front of Ochako who was still on the sidewalk.‘’Wait Bakugo, where are you going?’’ Kirishima got up from his chair, worry painted all over his usually gentle features.‘’I don’t know why, but I can fucking feel it, Kirishima! I have to go!’’The blond started running in the opposite direction before suddenly turning around and pointing at Uravity.‘’Oh and round face!’’He waited to have her attention before speaking again.‘’Don’t you dare think you can dodge the ball on this one, our little chat is sure as hell not over yet!’’Then Bakugo continued on his way, leaving the two lovebirds alone.***‘’Qui êtes-vous?’’ The man was barely opening the door, clearly cautious about their arrival. ‘’Comment connaissez-vous mon nom?’’‘’I don’t really speak French’’ Izuku told him.‘’Oh, sorry… Who are you? Why do you know my name?’’The stranger was suspicious as he was firmly holding the door; Deku could see his long, dirty nails clutching the wood. The rotten flesh covering his hand was so thin and pale that his bones were the only thing standing out.‘’You’re a quirkless demon, right?’’‘’I… Huh… Yes?’’‘’Then we need to talk. Would you please open the door?’’ Izuku was trying to be kind, not wanting to scare him away.‘’Oui oui’’ Feeling he had no other options, Aoyama took a step aside to let them in.A fetid scent immediately hit Deku, Dabi and Toga who began to cough out of disgust. The man was hideous. His blue eyes were deep into their sockets and he had almost no hair, only a few, thin, hanging down to his frail shoulders. Rot had created holes where his cheeks were supposed to be and his brownish teeth were visible all the way. Tore skin was hanging on each side of his face. His horns were looking like twisted bones coming out of his skulls, one more crooked than the other. He was giving the impression of being a sick and dead minion of Hell.‘’I’m going to go straight to the point.’’ Izuku covered his nose a little and decided it was wiser to stay near the exit. ‘’I’m speaking for the leader of The League of Villains and I’m here to announce you that you’re one of the seven Deadly Sins’’ Deku was speaking without much conviction. ‘’We made the trip from Japan to get you’’The stranger's eyes were sparkling as Phantasm’s revelation carried on.‘’There are only seven demons in this entire world that do not possess a quirk and they are the key to a massive, evil destiny…’’Izuku sighed, his entire body covered with goosebumps just thinking about it.‘’As you’ve probably guessed it, I’m talking about us, the Sins. In your case, you’re almost certainly Pride and The League of Villains wants to help you awaken your powers. They normally have to wait after the Sin hits puberty, but you’re already old enough.’’‘’Is… Is this real? I’m not dreaming?’’‘’You’re not dreaming, no, and believe me when I say I know a lot about dreams.’’ Barely veiled in his voice stood his bitterness.‘’He’s Lust’’ Toga muttered, hiding her mouth with one hand as if she was confessing his biggest secret. ‘’He kills people in their dreams’’Deku pinched the bridge of his nose, listening to the troublesome vampire whose pleasure had no end.‘’So…’’ He took back the reins of the conversation to prevent her from talking any further. ‘’Will you join… us?’’ His last word was hard to pronounce as it was burning his mouth like a poison. He was not one of them.Phantasm was softly asking - to let Aoyama think he had a choice - but Shigaraki made it clear that if the target was not cooperative, they would have to force him by any means necessary. Dabi and Toga would be very good at that.‘’This mean I will be out of this shit hole?’’ Aoyama's frightful smile widened. ‘’Pride huh… Will I be able to make myself beautiful again? I want to get my gorgeous and stunning look back!’’He was touching his face with so much love for himself that Deku could not help but feel sad. The demon did not even seem to remember that he was not alone in the room…Pride, labelled as the father of all sins, a dangerous and corrupted self-centeredness …Izuku felt nauseous knowing this individual was going to help the villains get closer to their horrid goal.‘’Je suis d’accord! Count me in!’’ The demon took a dramatic pose as if he was the most elegant person in the room.That went well.A bit too well…
Phantasm, Dabi and Toga were flying back to Japan as their business in France was finally over. They were traveling in a private plane to ensure their identity stayed unrevealed.Shigaraki, Kurogiri and Twice stayed back as they had to deal with some details regarding the new Sin. They would come back soon enough.A heavy silence was settling in the plane and Izuku was feeling terribly exhausted.‘’No, no, no…’’Even if he was trying his best to stay awake, his whole being decided otherwise and he ended up sleeping on the spot.Before closing his eyes, however, Kacchan’s image swept away his mind like a tornado made of fire.To be continued…

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Thankfully, Lust’s powers did not trigger every time Izuku fell asleep. They were a few peaceful nights where he could enjoy total darkness, away from all the murders and the sex. But sleeping ended up similar to playing a lethal game of Russian roulette; by closing his eyes, he could never predict the dreadful price to pay. Who and if someone was going to die out of his wicked and treacherous ability… Some people might think it was a gift, but Deku called it a curse. All those moments where he woke up vomiting and sweating, his eyes filled with grieving tears and his lungs out of breath.The worst part was the lack of control, as Izuku could not prevent people from falling into the harmful trap. Each time, the dreamers were the ones who dictated and manipulated the nightmare according to their will. The incubus’s power, however, hindered their senses in such a way, they ended up leading themselves to their own deaths.In order to survive his ordeal, Deku had learned how to prevent physical sensations from reaching his mind, but was still witnessing everything with his eyes… He was like a ghost in someone else’s body and he could no longer count how many atrocious things he had seen over the past few years.This being said, Izuku knew without a shred of doubt that he was in a dream right now. That usual yet repulsive feeling growing in the pit of his stomach was taking hold of him as he realized he had fallen asleep.Who or… what… was he this time?As stress and fear flooded his fingers, he groped his face and nervously glanced at his body.Oh…. no. Don’t tell him he was again in-‘’You should know by now that I always get what I want, nerd’’Kacchan’s dream.Where were they? Izuku took the time to observe and found out that they were outside… He immediately recognized the narrow street near his old house, the one he borrowed so often when returning from school.‘’Don’t even try to escape’’ Bakugo's husky tone came from behind so Deku turned around to face him.Like the last time, the sight of him was truly stunning and Izuku felt a sharp twinge in his chest almost instantly. Katsuki’s horns were thick and standing proudly among his spiky blond hair. He was wearing a black shirt under a camo jacket and a pair of dark jeans.
‘’Ground Zero’’ Izuku coldly nodded, not knowing how to act anymore in the presence of the great Bakugo Katsuki…The blond was standing a few feet away from him, arms crossed, and Deku could not notice how he automatically clenched his teeth or how his knuckles turned white after hearing his hero name. It sounded so wrong coming from Izuku’s mouth.‘’Enough with that for fuck’s sake!’’ Katsuki objected, to which Deku frowned without assimilating the meaning of his words.‘’I don’t know what you need to tell me… But in here… It's… dangerous…’’ Izuku hardly managed, swallowing as he became aware that it was still as arduous as before to face him.‘’Stupid… You’re not gonna hurt me! How many times do I have to repeat myself?’’‘’Wh-What? How can you be so sure? I’m… Phantasm… After all’’ He told him as if he was scared of himself, a wave of disgust stuck in his throat at mentioning his own villain nickname.‘’Doesn’t matter who the fuck you are now, you’re still just Deku to me’’‘’Just Deku, huh…’’ Izuku sighed, tired and confused. And maybe a little bit sad. He wasn’t exactly sure what to think…Or why he was feeling that way.Katsuki took a step forward only to close the distance between them and Izuku’s heartbeat doubled in strength and speed.‘’No… Please… Don’t come near me’’ He whispered, despite being able to move.‘’I can’t Deku! It’s the same again, controlling myself is… You have no fucking idea what your smell does to me!’’Katsuki’s teeth were visible as he strongly pressed them together but his wide and sharp fangs caught the eye and stole the show, their tips almost piercing the inside of his lower lip. His deep struggle was more than obvious, and Deku could not help but be worried. He knew that Bakugo would hate him for it, but he always cared a little too much when it came down to the dirty blond. After four years in hell, he would have thought he had changed - or toughened up at least – but seeing Bakugo’s raw emotions always was something difficult to deal with.‘’If it’s that important… We can try to meet elsewhere.’’ Izuku offered, striving to put aside his own panic or that strange sensation making his heart feel alive again, as he could not understand where it came from.‘’That’s not it!’’ Katsuki snapped. ‘’I- I just don’t fucking know how to say it’’ He then roughly stated under his breath, mad against his lack of communication skills.‘’Ah? What can be so serious that even you cannot phrase it?’’ Izuku was in a position to ask since he had listened attentively.‘’I can’t think straight! Not when I need to claim you so bad, Deku.’’Bakugo’s crimson irises narrowed as Izuku instinctively put a defensive hand on the claiming mark on his neck and took a step back. It suddenly reminded him that he was still just an omega in front of a highly dominant alpha.‘’T-to to claim me?!’’ He exclaimed, dread filling out the deep green of his eyes. ‘’Y-you can’t! I’m already mated!’’‘’You don’t know who the fuck your alpha is but you still protect your mating bond?’’Katsuki stopped moving rather abruptly - as he was intrigued and shocked - yet his breathing remained heavy and his body visibly fighting against his own mental restraint. Izuku took the opportunity to be as clear as possible, seeing that Kacchan was genuinely interested in hearing what he was saying for once.‘’I don’t care who he is, if he’s a jerk or whatever… He’s still my mate! Until I meet him again, I will not allow anyone to come between us.’’ Izuku insisted.The two demons stared at each other with a disconcerting intensity, the air between them slowly getting overwhelmed by a burning silence that only Bakugo dared to break.‘’But he didn’t protect you when you needed it the most’’ was all he said.‘’W-We don’t know that!’’‘’Yes we do... Phantasm’’Tears began to rise in Izuku’s eyes while an aching knot formed in his throat. When was the last time he cried, other than for the terrible repercussions of his ability? He could barely remember. So the only thing he did was to put a hand on one cheek when it got wet, surprised to be able to feel something with so much energy.‘’Maybe he wasn’t even there when I got kidnapped! Maybe he lost the fight! Maybe he-’’ Izuku felt ashamed when his voice cracked as he insisted so firmly in defending his mate.‘’Shut up Deku!’’ Bakugo cut him off at once, his gaze settling down behind the other demon. ‘’Look behind you’’Was he hearing sadness in Bakugo’s voice?Even though Katsuki seemed to have succeeded in caging his strong impulses, he was losing patience and that was surely the calm before the storm. Or more accurately, the tick before the boom. For too long he had been waiting and he knew that he would soon be unable to prevent himself from claiming what belonged to him… His whole body was slightly shaking, and he had to do everything he could to avoid giving free rein to his desires. For now, at least…The omega frowned but ultimately followed the instruction and turned around.The street from before was gone and they were now in his old room where two teenagers were facing each other. The tense atmosphere building around them was as tangible as an iron wall.‘’What is this? It’s… us?’’ Izuku squinted, dumbfounded at the sight of them young and slightly blurred. He did not remember being there.‘’Duh… You think I know another lame broccoli head maybe? ‘course it’s us’’‘’But how?’’ Deku asked and wiped his eyes to help regain his composure as curiosity got the best of him.‘’I’m the dreamer, remember? It’s one of my memories.’’As the blond read on Deku’s face that he was still not getting it, he unwillingly added. ‘’Well shit. A picture is worth a thousand words, okay?… Don’t pretend you don’t know how much I suck at expressing myself! Now look nerd, that’s the shit I needed to tell you.’’He pointed to the scene happening before their eyes and moved away from Izuku just enough not to lose the fight against his alpha’s instincts.

‘’I-…I-…’’ The teenager Izuku was mumbling, stress written all over his gentle features.

‘’Just fucking say it, nerd!’’ Bakugo’s aggressive voice was the same; maybe a little less mature than it was now.

‘’I can’t believe you actually a-accepted to come here, Kacchan’’

Izuku did not dare to look at him as he spoke, his gaze melted to the ground as if it was safer that way.

‘’Yeah I’m right here, Deku, so get this over with or I’ll get the fuck out’’ Katsuki blurted out impatiently, slipping his hands into his pants pocket.

‘’Can we… Maybe… Sit first?’’

‘’Tch. Whatever’’

Bakugo shrugged before walking around Deku and nonchalantly sat on the bed, or he rather dropped himself on it as if he didn’t care.

Izuku jumped when Kacchan passed by, not believing it would be so easy to convince the stubborn alpha. He went to join him anyway, making sure to leave a relatively large distance between them.

‘’You remember that time we… Huh…’’ Deku awkwardly cleared his throat, still avoiding Bakugo’s stare. ‘’You know… At your birthday…’’ He explained, feeling his cheeks turning red as he remembered the only time they’d almost kissed.

‘’Yeah’’ Katsuki replied as if they were having a chat about the weather or something completely banal.

‘’Well I hated it!’’ Izuku exclaimed out of nowhere, anxiety making him sweat a little.
‘’Oi!’’ Bakugo yelled in response. It was a careful at what you’re gonna say next or i’ll crush you kinda oi.
‘’N-No… That’s not- It’s n-not what I meant! I- I-…’’ Deku hastened to intervene, doing all sorts of wide and useless movements with his hands as if to apologize for the misconception. ‘’I hated being weak’’ He clarified as tears began to shine at the corners of his eyes, but didn’t fall. ‘’And I hated that it seemed so easy for-‘’ He stopped, unable to carry out his train of thoughts properly.

‘’For…? Fucking finish your sentence Deku!’’

Without realizing it, Bakugo had gripped the comforter covering the mattress beneath him with one hand. It was impossible to know if it was out of annoyance or apprehension.

‘’So easy for any alpha to claim me’’ He conceded without hesitation this time.

‘’And what does this have to do with me, huh? You’re the stupid omega who did not stay home’’ The angry blond pointed out.
He would never admit it though, but he despised the anger that had conquered him that day when he figured out Izuku could have started his heat anywhere… What would have happened if he had not been there? He kept wondering. Why the hell did he even care so much? It was just that shitty, useless Deku after all…
‘’But I know you Kacchan, you must have hated the feeling of not being able to control yourself’’

‘’I-‘’ The explosive teenager grumbled. ‘’Shut up! I controlled myself perfectly!’’

‘’The thing is…’’ Izuku continued as he looked up at last, anchoring his gaze in Katsuki’s to get his full attention. ‘’I think I have a solution that would benefit both of us.’’
The real Izuku had a painful, empty look on his face, his arms resting motionless on both sides of his body and his eyes filled with tears as he started to get where this was going… Gosh, he was so stupid.
‘’I… Huh’’ The young Izuku froze, aware that these two strong irises were attentively staring back at him. It was intimidating, but also incredibly attractive so he gave himself courage by taking a deep breath and uttered in one go. ‘’I think you should claim me Kacchan!’’
Apprehending the worst, he closed his eyes fast but when no sound came in, he reopened them only to see a Katsuki who did not move or speak. At all. It was entirely different from what he would have thought. The huge surge of concern that struck Izuku encouraged him to express himself very quickly. He was afraid that the blond would misinterpret his true intentions.
‘’It will be easier for you to ignore other omegas and your mark will prevent the alphas from wanting to claim me… Plus, you… you h-hate me, Kacchan… This means it will also be easier for us not to worry too much about each other’s life, we will be able to carry on as if nothing happened, and as you know I don’t want to be just a docile omega, I aim to do more of my life… And you probably don’t want to take care of the well-being of a clingy omega and-’’

‘’A win-win situation’’ Bakugo summed up, interrupting his never-ending monologue.

‘’You-’’

‘’I’m not dumb, Deku! Yes, I think it’s a… cl—clever… idea. I’ll do it’’ The way he barely managed to whisper ‘’clever’’ showed he was taking absolutely no pleasure in admitting it.

‘’R-Really!!?’’ It was difficult to believe that Izuku’s eyes could be even rounder.

‘’Don’t fucking expect me to say it twice, nerd’’ He warned.

‘’So you’re not kidding? I’m not... dreaming?’’

‘’No you’re not dreaming! Unless you need me to punch your shitface to prove it to you?’’ Katsuki replied while smiling and raising a fist.

‘’Ah! N-No thanks! I’m good... I’m good... Then… Huh… Are we doing this now? How do we…?’’ Izuku dropped his sentence, his mouth getting pretty dry and knowing Katsuki would understand. Just how fast could a heart beat?

‘’How should I fucking know? Aren’t you supposed to be ready or something? You’re the one who asked me to claim you, dumbass!’’
‘’I… To be honest Kacchan I thought you were going to yell: no way in hell, go die Deku! So I was so stressed out I didn’t even think about… You know… Study how to…’’
‘’Shitty Deku’’ Bakugo huffed out, somewhat easing the tension in the room.

‘’Oh I know! I have my book on th-the m-m-m-mating education class we had last year! Maybe we… We can check it out?’’ Izuku suggested, still thinking it was astounding that Kacchan said yes.

‘’It’s not like we have a goddamn choice if we want to do this correctly’’ The blond sighed through gritted teeth.

Deku awkwardly stood and walked to his closet where he grabbed the book from among a multitude of others. He opened it and began pacing in front of his bed as his hesitant fingers turned each pages in search of the right information.

‘’Got it! Ok so… Its saying: when an alpha wants to claim an omega, the alpha have to bite the omega’s neck, preferably while-’’ Izuku nearly dropped the book right on the floor as he blushed from head to toe. He was waaaaay too embarrassed to continue reading this out loud.

‘’While th-th-ey ha-ha-have s-s-s-s-…’’ He tried anyway, his voice struggling with irrepressible tremors.

‘’While they have sex?’’ The blond plainly asked and while his words sounded confident, Katsuki was damn nervous too. A pale, red shade was covering his cheeks and ears as he looked away in a vain attempt to hide his discomfort.

And maybe to hide his repressed desires as well…
Izuku broke into a cold sweat when he got the full picture of what he truly had requested from Bakugo Katsuki.
‘’Ka-kacchan… If you’re not… If you don’t want to… You can-‘’

‘’Hah?! Do I look like a fucking coward to you? I said I was going to do it, so I’ll fucking do it!’’ Katsuki objected in a flash.

‘’B-But’’

‘’I don’t mind screwing you, if that’s what we’re talking about.’’

‘’Kacchan! Don’t say it like that!’’ Izuku jumped with timidity, amazed to see how unusually hot he felt inside at hearing those kinds of things from the blond’s mouth.

‘’Tch. Get used to it, you little virgin’’ Bakugo mocked him, a smirk on his lips exhibiting his fangs.

‘’A-aren’t y-you a v-v-irgin too?’’

Deku pouted, taunted. His cheeks were even redder and he wasn’t confident in where to look… So his gaze clumsily scanned the room, until it stopped on Bakugo’s crotch.

‘’K-Kacchan! Are you…?’’

The bulge on his pants was… Well it was huge! Izuku pointed at it only to be more specific about the meaning behind his question.

‘’Shut up Deku! O-Of course I am! I’m a guy and a teenager and we’re talking about sex!’’
Liar. It was more than that. Bakugo knew it was precisely the idea of doing it with Deku that put him in that… situation.
‘’Anyway! I don’t think the shitty book’s gonna read itself!’’ The blond snarled to escape the conversation, his blush refusing to leave his cheeks.

‘’Oh!’’ Izuku jumped for the nth time this evening as Katsuki’s furious tone got him out of his lustful trance.

He was starting to be conscious of his own erection growing and… God, it was so weird to stand like that in front of an also aroused Kacchan.

‘’Y-You’re right… So…’’ Deku stared at the book as if his life depended on it. ‘’It’s easier if both partners willingly accept the bond. In some cases, a strong alpha can force his claim on an omega, especially if the omega is in heat. Bla bla bla… The rest doesn’t really concerns us’’
As Izuku spoke, Bakugo could smell the omega’s pheromones reaching for him, needing him… It was sweet, compelling and one hell of a delight as it stimulated each of his senses.
‘’Shit Deku… You’re in trouble’’

‘’W-Wait! W-Why?’’

‘’Now that I know that you’re mine and that I haven’t claimed you yet… Its- Fuck it’s waking up my alpha’s instincts and I feel so… possessive… I will sure as hell not hold myself back’’ Katsuki replied, sounding on the verge of completely losing it.

‘’T-Then… Do it Kacchan’’

In a submissive (and fucking adorable if you’d ask Bakugo) way, Izuku tugged on the neckline of his shirt to reveal more of his delicate, untouched skin there.
The last thing Izuku could lay his eyes on before the scene fogged up and vanished from sight was Katsuki bouncing out of bed.‘’Wait! Ground Zero, bring it back!’’ Deku furiously turned around to stare at the now-adult Bakugo, adrenaline pumping in his veins at full speed.The blond growled in warning. ‘’Fuck! Stop calling me that already! Just fucking say it!’’ In his sudden rage, the last part came out as a direct order. You know, the one an alpha can do to force his omega to obey…‘’Kacchan’’ Izuku instantly pronounced without a shred of emotion in his voice, as he was compelled to say it.‘’Shit! Shit! Shit! No! That’s not it! Fuck! It’s even worse!’’‘’You…’’‘’Why can’t you say it… Deku?’’Bakugo was now close enough to grab Izuku by the arms, pressuring him into staring up at his predatory, yet almost begging, eyes.‘’You want me to call you Kacchan?’’Deku’s body refused to move as disbelief held him in place like concrete. The confusion ensuing Bakugo’s statement was steadily replacing the fire roaring in his core.‘’I need it, you stupid nerd! I’m your alpha, not some random hero…’’ Katsuki forced himself to explain.He released Izuku of his grip when a cold laugh escaped his throat. ‘’And to think you said we will be able to carry on as if nothing happened… That’s bullshit’’Now it was time for Izuku to dissolve into a melancholic laugher, sad tears clouding his vision once more. He was aware of how pathetic he had been and still was…‘’I thought you hated that nickname’’ He whispered after a second or two, skeptical and troubled as he felt his heart crumbled into pieces. ‘’Ka… K-Kacchan…’’
He freely let his tears rolled down his cheeks, although he rubbed his eyes as if he could shield himself from harm. ‘’How did we become so messed up…’’Izuku had so much information to process. So many questions left unanswered.Above all, why did Kacchan bother to keep their bond alive for four years? When he could have simply replaced him for a less broken omega… For someone worthy of him… Someone he could have loved…It was a mistake back then. Asking for such a thing… When he knew all along that he was the only one in love with the other. Izuku was stupid and useless. But also terribly selfish.How bad was he feeling right now…? It was his fault if…‘’Deku…’’ Bakugo’s voice sounded more like a wild, unstable growl, as seeing his mate in that state made it impossible for him to repress his instincts any longer.Izuku could smell the controlling and greedy pheromones emitted by his alpha and it was so powerful that his legs were locked in place. It triggered his body to tremble, but not out of fear. It was something… else… Something… New.Katsuki pulled Izuku forward, one hand firmly pressed on his lower back and the other holding his chin up to give him access to his neck. He leaned in for a bite where he effortlessly pierced the skin and sank his fangs, deeper and deeper, as he was carried away by the sole purpose of his claiming mark to never grow faint. The taste of Deku’s blood invading his mouth sent shivers down his spine and he growled with satisfaction. There would be no escaping him.Four years.For four years, he waited for this moment to happen again.‘’K-Kacch-‘’ Izuku struggled to whisper while closing his eyes, speechless under the unflinching determination coming from the other demon.To keep his balance, he clung to Bakugo’s jacket as best as he could considering how little strength he had left.What was that unexpected sensation building inside of him? As if he was breathing for the first time, with all his apprehensions gone and replaced by… pleasure?
Was Kacchan experiencing the same feverish haze?The pain burning his neck travelled down his shoulder and the pulsating heat that followed was comforting… Hell, Katsuki’s whole embrace was.For an omega, to know that his mated alpha was still wanting him… It was… Something that even words could not describe.But in the end, Izuku was no fool: Kacchan was driven by instincts alone.He reluctantly pushed him away, but to no avail, Bakugo refused to move and his fangs obstinately lingered in Deku’s flesh.‘’I-I want us to… to b...break o-our bond!’’ Regardless of his decisive tone, Izuku was sobbing painfully.As much as they thought it would be beneficial to be mated, the opposite was in fact the one coherent solution. Izuku would never forgive himself for ruining Katsuki’s life even more.The omega felt the grip on his neck loosen up and as he was about to meet his alpha’s gaze, everything disappeared.
Izuku never thought it would be possible, but here he was, desperately wishing he could have remained in a dream longer.Turned on in front of him was the airplane seat belt light as the pilot was announcing a period of severe turbulence. That must have been what woke him up.There was a dark, still warm liquid dripping from his neck and staining his clothes. He touched it and glanced back at his hand to find it covered in blood.It was the claiming mark left by Bakugo.‘’Your blood! Hmn- Its smell soooo good Phantasm-chan!’’
Izuku had not paid heed to her, but Toga was standing in the aisle in the middle of the plane. Her irises slowly were turning red with hunger as she stared at his wound.‘’Ohh… You met your alpha?’’ She smiled, almost as if it was the best news of the day.‘’Didn’t you hear the pilot? Go sit before a turbulence help you hit your face on something’’‘’Mean, mean, mean, little demon!’’ She hummed her words like it was a song and then pouted before adding ‘’I can’t wait to see what Tomura-kun’s gonna think of your new mark’’‘’Leave it! Toga’’ Dabi sighed from his seat, clearly annoyed by the whole scene.The vampire licked her fangs before returning to her own seat, frolicking nevertheless.As soon as the turbulence would be over, Izuku could go wash his hands and neck in the bathroom sink… But nothing could relieve him of the mess residing inside his head. For the first time in years, his mental, protective barrier was threatening to collapse.And if it was to fall, it would fall hard.Kacchan is my mate. He thought, burying his face in the illusive shelter shaped by his hands.
I can remember all of it now. Everything that happened. Before and after what I saw in his dream.

Oh Kacchan… I understand now why your voice sounded so sad…