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After hanging the newly washed laundry, you decided to look for Toga's lost necklace at the field behind the house.

So you prepare your horse, Sero, and galloped away from the mansion. It was a long walk from it actually.

The day before, your stepsisters went outside because they had a picnic as a bonding time for them. While they did that, Toga had lost her necklace. And so, you were given the task to search for it.

You halted Sero and tied him to a nearby tree. You searched the field high and low, until you have found the necklace making you let out a relieved sigh.

Not until an arrow almost shoot your foot suddenly. You flinched in surprise making you tumble back and land on your butt unknowingly letting go of the necklace.

"Ah, my apologies miss." A deep monotone voice spoke.

You looked up to see a man riding a white majestic horse with red and white hair split into two and heterochromatic eyes, one grey and the other icy blue. He also have a burn on his left eye.

His eyes went wide as soon as you looked up to him. He thought you looked.. beautiful. It is normal for a man to fawn over one's opposite gender, isn't it?

"F-forgive me miss!! I didn't mean to!" Another man with a higher tone spoke riding a dark brown horse. He had green fluffy hair and eyes along with freckles on his cheek.

The green-haired man unmounted his horse to move towards you, he reached out his hand which you politely decline by shaking your head and stand by your own two feet.

"Thank you kind sir. And, it's fine, I'm sure you didn't mean to." You tenderly smiled reassuring the boy.

The dual-haired man's breath hitched making him stare at you longer. He thought your voice positively sounded music to his ears.

It was no joke that he found you attractive and stunning.

The green-haired man continued to frantically ramble out of conscience and guilt. "B-but I really do feel guilty! Are you hurt? Do you need-"

You laughed cutting him off, "It's alright."

He fumbled in his words again, looking away and scratched his neck.

The other man spoke, "I apologize for him miss. My apprentice is usually like this." He took the opportunity to lock his eyes with yours.

You examined him for a short while thinking that he looked handsome and interesting.

"Oh! I see.." You nodded in understanding then looking away with rosy cheeks. "Well, I think I need to go.."

"Do you want us to escort you back?" The dual-haired man offered making the green-haired one look at him in surprise.

"Thank you for the kind offer, but I'd only interrupt your journey. Safe journey to the both of you, it was nice meeting you two even if it was just for a moment." You smiled warmly making the captivated man's heart miss a beat.

As you faded away galloping on your horse from their view, the heterochromatic eyed man began to speak. "Midoriya... don't you find her.. attractive? Interesting perhaps?" He said dreamily still looking at you.

His companion looked confused at first but then quickly looked back at the man with widened eyes and red face. "H-HAH?! YES THE MAIDEN WAS P-PRETTY BUT PRINCE SHOTO YOU DON'T MEAN-"

"We need to continue our way back to the castle. Hurry." The man quickly turned his horse around and began to gallop away which made the green-haired man mount his horse and catch up to him.

The confused man still looks dazed. "My prince, I apologize in advance of what I may ask is rude, but... does she catch your interest perhaps?"

The other widened his eyes and cleared his throat with pink tint on his cheeks. "I'm sorry for misleading you. It is inappropriate and uncharacteristic of me as royalty to look at women this way."

"Oh no no no! Don't think of it as the other way Your Majesty! I just wanted to know if she may have captivated your attention."

"Well, one cannot help but find someone else interesting am I not right? I suppose this is what they call adoration at first sight." He both honestly and shyly confessed.

Before the surprised man could respond, he was caught off once again by the other. "Midoriya, this is only between you and I. No one shall know about this.. I wouldn't be able to know what to say to my father or to anyone of that matter."

The man nodded eagerly. "Your secret is safe with me, my Prince!"

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"Oh Aizawa,.. Yamada, I just can't bear it any longer!" A tanned well-built man with blonde and uniquely styled hair spoke in a booming voice.

In a large room was King Toshonori, most preferably known as 'All Might', the kingdom's King of Peace who never fails to smile in any circumstances. He was well known for his great leadership, incomparable battle reputation and friendly relationship with his Kingdom and to others as well.

Other than the King in the room, was his companions.

Aizawa, he was known as 'Eraser Head' because of his quick response with effective strategies which gives him the 'lazy but responsible' attitude. He has black messy hair and tired eyes.

Yamada, was known as the infamous 'Present Mic' for he was the head speaker of the Kingdom due to his loud voice. His personality was known to be optimistic and egoistic as well.

Aizawa groaned to the King as a response to his rants.

"My son is getting further-" The King pointed at the first painting, which was him and his dual-haired newborn son in his arms.

"And further-" He pointed to the next, which was his son as a toddler playing.

"And further-" Pointing at the painting which has his son in his teenager years, sword fighting.

"And further!" He finally stopped to point at his now 21 year old son in his majestic white horse looking all mature.

The King dramatically moped back on his chair and placed his head and arms on the table.

"Oh My Royal Highness, this just only means one thing!! Your son is growing!" Yamada happily replied while Aizawa just blankly looked at them.

"Yes, I do want him to learn and grow but it is all too soon."

Aizawa rolled his eyes at the immaturity of his King, "What are you even aiming for? If you are in desire to bring your son back to being the younger him, then you are a fool to think you can achieve that."

It was a rather harsh statement. But Aizawa knew better to stop the King's false dreams that are unlikely and impossible to happen. And what was more better than to be straightforward and ruthfully honest?

"Don't be harsh on him Aizawa!"

Their King sighed. "I know I know. All I want is at least have another small child running around that I can play with.."

"Ah! I have an IDEA!" Yamada brightly shone.

The King grinned and looked at him eagerly, "Say it!"

"What if we bring all women together in one venue here in the castle! In that way, the Prince can ACTUALLY FIND HIS BRIDE! yEaH!" He fist bumped the air.

All Might's eyes shone. "That's the perfect idea!"

"Isn't it early for your son to already get married?"

"Not at all! My son is in a suitable legal age to get married, and I want my grandchildren as soon as possible!" All Might delightedly laughed. "Then it is settled! We will hold a ball, tonight!"

Aizawa looked to the both with a bewildered expression, "I beg your pardon, but what? Tonight? How can we even prepare and ensure that everyone's letters will be sent?"

"Go Beyond...!"
"Plus Ultra!!!"
The both did a striking pose.

Sometimes Aizawa just wondered how this dork and childish of a man became a king with a well known reputation.

"Prepare the invitations!"
"And send them immediately!!"
"Announce the event!"
"Clean the throne room!"
"Prepare the musicians!"

Aizawa rolled his eyes and grunted as he continued to trail behind them already feeling tired for what was about to come. He already knew he'd be tasked with enormous responsibilities.

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It was a lovely and peaceful day at the Castle's balcony where Todoroki have spent his time thinking about the H/C-haired maiden earlier. That was until his closest companion appeared.

"My Prince! My Royal Majesty!" Midoriya called the dual-haired man.

Todoroki turned around and hummed in response. "Hm?"

"My apologies for interrupting sire, but your father, the King, have decided to hold a ball tonight in honor for your safe and victorious return."

"Then I shall prepare my suit a while after. Is that all Midoriya?"

"There's still more my Prince! And I'm sure you will be surprised by this." Midoriya looked away.

"Go ahead." Todoroki replied curiously.

"T-the King have also announced that y-you shall find a b-b-bride to marry." Midoriya stuttered closing his eyes not wanting to know his prince's reaction.

Todoroki widened his eyes then went back to his stoic expression. "Tonight?"

"Yes my Prince. The King have invited all eligible women. The good thing here is that you'd choose your bride."

Todoroki let out a breath of relief. "I'm glad that I can choose for my soon to be bride. But I already have set my eyes on someone.." He turned his attention to the sky once again recalling the events from the E/C-colored eyed maiden earlier.

Midoriya widened his eyes. "Then we should search for the girl we met earlier!"

"No, it's alright Midoriya. The invitations may have already been sent. We can only hope that the maiden earlier would join the evening event.." The prince hoped longingly.

"I'm sure that once your father would hear of this, he would be utmost proud and happy. The woman earlier would be sure to come though! You are a prince after all." His companion reassured.

"She is extravagantly beautiful... Even if in ragged clothes, her natural beauty stood out the most." He says dreamily already imagining him dancing the lucky lady.

Midoriya smiled genuinely. "I'm sure that you have already captivated her as well.."

And the two stared out at the open. Suddenly, Todoroki had an idea.

"Midoriya." He called catching the said man's attention. "You are in charge of my suit. Bring out my best and my most favorite out of all." He gave an instruction then left.

"Wait! Your Majesty! Where are you going?"

"I'll be back an hour before the ball will start!" He added but not giving enough satisfaction to the green-haired man.

And so he left, without a word to say.

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