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You sat the garden's beautifully sculpted fountain while Bakugou accompanied you as he placed his head on your lap to which you petted much to his satisfaction.

You decided to wait for your Stepfamily. You only had a quick nap but you were unable to continue your sleep since flashes of you and Shoto would continue to show up.

He truly did trance you in a way.

Humming to the song that was used during the ballroom dance, you continued to pet Bakugou who have already closed his eyes.

Not until you heard the faint noise of wheels, horses and high-pitched voices. That was when you knew that your Stepfamily have arrived.

You shook Bakugou gently making the lapdog growl in annoyance, but he scooted his head away to which you replied with a quiet apology and farewell as you entered the back door.

You were then greeted with your sister, Misa fuming while Toga just yawned sleepily. Your Stepmother held a slightly confused look as well.

"Welcome back Stepmother, Misa, Toga." You greeted them with a warm and faint smile.

"You're still awake?" Your Stepmother asked.

You nodded. "I wasn't able to sleep..." You softly replied.

"It should've been me dancing with the Prince! Not her! Who even is she?!" Misa whined in frustration.

"Yeah yeah~ But did you see the other green-haired man the Prince talked to though~? He was so dreamy~~ Hihi~" Toga brought her hands to her face where she used her fingers to graze around her cheek.

You fiddled with your fingers. Misa was jealous of how you got to dance and chat with the prince. However, they weren't able to realize that it was you much to your luck.

Your Stepmother sighed. "Why not let's all take the remaining hours to rest. You two had a long night and so did I. Y/N, go back to where you belong brat."

You flinched biting the insides of your cheek quickly nodding before running off.

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Morning - 9 am
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At the moment, Shoto is inside the moving carriage. Yamada and Aizawa was at the back while Izuku and Iida remained in the front but the four remained outside of the carriage while Shoto, as a prince, stayed inside.

Originally, he and Izuku wasn't supposed to join the two.

But one way or another he wanted to greet you as soon as he possibly can. And of course, as a loyal servant, Izuku willingly came along despite the early morning.

A while ago, the desperate man had visited the meeting place the both of you shared. You would usually go around that time but you weren't there unlike before sadly.

They have already went through several houses. And yet none seemed to fit the glass slipper.

Shoto was growing impatient as each second passed by.

Sometimes, he'd take a peek from his carriage window to see if ever it was you. But much to his dismay, it wasn't.

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You have already given breakfast to yourself, your Stepfamily, Monma and to your animal friends.

You had still kept the glass slipper at your room too, hidden inside your drawers.

It was a souvenir for you to keep. A reminder of the momentum that had happened between the you and the dual-haired man.

As you continued to sweep the main room, a knock was heard by the door to which you opened and check.

Which revealed the beautiful Nemuri Kamaya (Midnight).

She was someone you looked up to since she was your Second Mother Figure. She lived by the house next by and she was well off like the others in the neighborhood.

Unlike your Stepmother, she was rather kind and sweet, to which you would always wonder how the both of them get along. Nemuri wasn't around when your mother was alive, but you were sure that they'd be great friends.

"Y/N, dear! Good morning, how are you?" She greeted smiling.

You returned back the gesture, "Good morning to you as well Ms. Nemuri. I'm doing just as fine, you?"

"Thank you for asking love, I'm alright. Say, where's your Stepmother?"

"If you wish to talk to Stepmother, I could go get her." You offered.

"Such an angel you truly are, it'd be great if you could." She cooed accepting your suggestion.

You nodded telling her that you'd be back for a bit.

You arrived in front of your Stepmother's door, softly knocking it in to which grabbed your Stepmother's attention.

"What is it Y/N?" Her stern voice asks from behind the door.

"Ms. Nemuri wishes to talk with you Stepmother."

"Tell her to wait for a while."

"Yes Stepmother."

You left her door and arrived back at the main hall where you told her to wait for a little.

You returned back to sweeping as your Stepmother have arrived opening the door, greeting Midnight gleefully.

Of course, you never really had the intention to eavesdrop, but you couldn't turn your ears off, could you now?

"Say, the King's men are in the street right before ours. They told me that the mysterious run away girl from last night went missing leaving only a glass slipper. So the King and Prince has told their men to let all women near the Prince's age try the glass slipper to see if it would fit."

This caused you and your Stepmother's eyes widen in surprise as your neighborhood successfully caught both of your attention.

"Poor or rich, ugly or beautiful, your personal status and rank doesn't really matter. They say that that the King was really desperate. And did you see how the Prince reacted when he failed to catch the girl he wanted? He fumed in a whole different level."

This perked your ears. How did Shoto really react? You never really took a good look at him since all your mind could think of was the deadline.

And that made you extremely guilty.

"Interesting... I suppose I should go and get my girls ready."

"Ooh yes! I hope one of your three girls get to be chosen!" She squealed, intentionally including you.

The small act was enough to make you smile out of the thought too.

"Three? I only have Misa and Toga. That brat isn't more than a servant rat in my eyes.." Your Stepmother harshly glared at you making you flinch.

Nemuri knew your relationship with the family and it certainly felt unpleasant to her, especially when she gets to see it in her own experience.

Either way, she couldn't just adopt you as it would be awkward having your Stepmother living next by. And you wouldn't dream of it as well since the house had already held too much memories and your animal friend as well.

It was the only thing left that you had to remind you of your parents since your motber's dress was ruined.

Nemuri only nodded sadly before bidding a farewell to both you and your Stepmother, making sure to give you a sincere and warm smile to which you returned.

Your Stepmother quickly went upstairs to which you hurriedly followed.

"Misa! Toga! The Prince's men are coming, you two get up and ready!!" Your Stepmother demanded knocking frantically.

"Um.. Stepmother?" You reluctantly whispered calling her to which went deaf to your Stepmother.

"The Prince?!" Misa shot up from her bed towards the door opening it.

"It's too early..." Toga unwillingly opened the door showing her tired and still sleepy look.

"You two!" Your Stepmother pointed at them grabbing both of their attention. "This is your second chance so don't let this slip."

They both nodded saying that they wouldn't dream of it, most especially, Misa.

"Stepmother, I can also try, right?" You tried asking with hope.

Misa laughed while your Stepmother sighed crossing her arms then massaged her nose. "Y/N, are you aware that you have no chance ending up as the mysterious lady? You were not able to attend the ball." She blankly said in a tone.

"Yes, but what if we may have shared the same foot size?" You partly lied.

Your Stepmother threw her arms in the air. "Why am I even bothered?! Fine."

You smiled widely before turning to go back to your room wanting to prepare yourself.

You wanted to apologize to Shoto, and because of this, you were reassured that he does want you back.

But what your Stepmother have noticed that you have failed to realize was that you were humming tune of the songs used during the ballroom dance.

And from behind, your Stepmother have seen the same image as the girl who danced with the prince at that night.

And then it clicked to the older woman. You were the girl. This raised the elder woman's temper, clenching her fists before quickly grabbing the key to your room.

Because if her daughters would not be able to fit the glass slipper, then so will you.

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You continued humming the tune happily brushing your hair and fixing yourself, feeling excitement rush up to you.

It was the perfect moment since you wouldn't humiliate yourself in front of many as much.

And you've also realized how you truly do have feelings for Shoto as you couldn't wait to be with him again.

Hagakure and Mina joyfully celebrated, ranting about romantic scenario that may possibly happen between you and Shoto.

Although, Kaminari and Kirishima weren't there at the moment since the red-furred went to find the newest mouse.

You giggled at the girl's conversation while looking at the mirror, smiling. You wondered what it would be like living at the castle.

But then what caught you and your animal friends in shock was when you saw your Stepmother's reflection, peeking by the door, through the mirror.

You turned around, but before you could even say anything, the woman bursted open making the animals fled away as she grabbed your wrist harshly and slapped you in the cheek hard.

You winced at the harsh feeling from your already bruised cheek and slightly pained wrist.

"You stay here, you filthy servant." She spat and slammed the door shut, locking it.

Your eyes widened before quickly trying to open the door. 'She figured it out!' Tears threatened to fall.

"S-stepmother! Please! I'm sorry, I lied! Let me out!" You cried out, forgetting about the stinging pain on your cheek.

You banged the door desperately before hopelessly sliding your side against the door down to the floor as you hugged your knees continuing to cry and mumble a consecutive fits of sorry's.

"Y/N!"
"Are you ok?" (A/N: What do u think dumbass)
"She's hurt!"
"That sick demonic witch!"

But their concerns went deaf to your ears as memories of Shoto began to take over.

Meanwhile, Kaminari and Kirishima arrived to which they were greeted with faint cries to what seemed comes from you.

They both looked at each other before quickly banging the door with their tiny paws, worried. "Hey! It's me and Kaminari! What happened?!"

"That witch locked Y/N in the room!" Mina replied from behind the door.

"Go and find the key. It's inside her pocket." Hagakure informed since she was lucky enough to see your Stepmother place the key in her pocket from the key hole.

The boys nodded. "We'll try our best to be quick! By the meantime, comfort Y/N!" Kaminari said before they ran back downstairs.

The arrived at a hole from below the stairs to which gave them a good view of the scenario at hand.

A tired and grumpy looking black-haired man, a blondie with his hair slicked into a unique kind of style and a blue-haired young man with glasses and a formal posture were present.

But their eyes laid specifically only laid onto your Stepmother, the witch.

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