mixingbowl | Fantasy AU catchall

[ It's been sixteen years of being told exactly what to do and exactly how to act. But he's been able to observe his father's lands and what he finds... is lacking. The commoners aren't being treated well, the nobility is taking advantage of them.

And Shouto? He's nothing more than his father's favored child. Which meant relentless training. One day he would inherit all the lands the Todoroki family was able to conquer but Shouto has no need of it. He's had enough of being used like a pawn for his father to control.

Only a few servants and knights in the castle are on his side. The few are willing to sneak him out. "Go now, Shouto. While you still have a chance." A sword is hastily tied to his belt, some gold, some food. Enough for him to survive for a week and a half.

There's a kingdom just a stone's throw over, ruled by Toshinori. His father despised the man and his flourishing kingdom. That's enough reason to find a place there. His father wouldn't expect him in the home of his enemy. If he can properly disguise himself, dye his hair keep his hair long enough to cover the scar- he'll be fine.

A few days later and he gets as far as dying his hair completely red before somebody seems to be in a fight with a bandit. Another is right behind the victim, about to slash down on the stranger's unprotected back. His father would leave them to their fate, but Shouto needs to be better than that.

He rushes up and parries the blade, easily disarming the less skilled opponent.]

Watch your back.

[So, if Shou thought Izuku would forget about their plans for the night, he's sorely mistaken. All throughout the day, as Shou accompanies Izuku through his duties, Izuku's been sending quiet, but excited looks in his direction, though he's disciplined enough not to say anything.

And finally, when evening rolls around, Izuku peeks into Shou's chambers with a wide smile.]

I've got some of my old clothes stored away--think those should work for tonight?

[He's not naive to think that any of his castle clothes would pass the test, when even the plainest ones are so finely made.]

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