Bakugo POV:

"Your Majesty, are you alright?"

"Oh, yes. I'm perfectly fine." I answered, wiping the single tear off my cheek. "I'm okay."

"Okay.. well there will be some maids coming in soon to fix your hair. And guests are already arriving." The butler said, bowing before exiting my room once more.

I have to pull myself together, I can't be emotional during my own coronation.. Why was I so weak?

Grabbing my traditional cape off of the rack, I throw it over my shoulders and fasten the clip. The cape had been thoroughly washed, and it was more red than ever. Red..

God, everything reminds me of him. He had barely left my head since he'd flown off. But hearing a heartbreaking roar as we were heading back is what hurt the worst.

"Prince Katsuki? We are here for your hair." A maid said, popping her head through the door. "May we come in?"

"Oh, sure." I answer as the two maids open the door further and walk in.

The first maid walked in with several different combs in her hands, and the second followed closely with a bottle of corn oil. (Corn oil is an old alternative for hair gel)

Sitting patiently as the maids did their work, I let my mind go blank. And instead focus on the soothing strokes of the comb on my scalp.

After about thirty minutes, the maids pull back, and admire their work. The second maid nods her head and pockets the almost empty bottle of corn oil.

"Thank you." I say, standing up. My head felt stiff, but my ears could finally breathe without my hair suffocating them.

"Your welcome, Your Majesty." They say, bowing together before exiting.

With a sigh, I flop back onto the bed, gazing to the ceiling. My coronation would begin soon, really soon.

Was I ready? Becoming king was huge, I wouldn't have any more missions, only ever traveling for royal summonings..

My thoughts swarmed my head, bouncing around my skull. Echoing doubts and concerns, so loud that I didn't even notice when the butler entered my room.

"Prince Katsuki?" I sit up, facing the butler. "It is time."

Nodding, I stand up and swallow the forming lump in my throat. Following the butler out of the room and down the halls, we stop at one of the big double doors. The pit in my stomach was doubling in size. I'm not ready..

"Wait here just a moment, and when I open the doors you will walk all the way to the Pope, Your Majesty. And from there you will do as the Pope instructs." He explains, I nodded nervously.

Not even a minute passed before the butler had his hands on the door and yanked them open. I'm not ready.

The room was lined with many benches, to which all of them were filled. But I was too nervous to look at the people sitting in them. Pull yourself together Katsuki. Steadily walking down the isle, I felt all eyes on me, each putting holes in the back of my head.

My cape dragged along the floor behind me, barely rippling in my wake. And my necklaces quietly clicked with each step.

Walking up a few steps to reach the Pope, I stop before him, waiting for him to speak. The feeling of eyes on my back had yet to waver.

"Sir, is Your Majesty willing to take the oath?" The Pope asked, standing tall and proud.

"I am willing." I answer, maintaining eye contact.

"Will you solemnly swear and promise to protect your people and rule with all righteousness and equality of those who bow to you?"

"I solemnly promise to do so."

"Will you do your power to use justice and fair execution in all of your judgements?"

"I will."

"Will you do your duty to protect this kingdom and it's peoples no matter the cost? And preserve the sacred land and traditions of our ancestors?"

"I will."

The Pope turns around, grabbing a pillow holding a scepter. He nods, ushering me to grab it. And with cautious hands, I reach out and carefully lift the scepter into my palm.

Turning around again, he places down the pillow and picks up a crown. My fathers crown..

I bow, allowing the Pope to place it upon my head as I concentrate on keeping my emotions under control. Feeling the crowns full weight placed upon my head, I straighten up and turn to face the audience.

"I now present you, King Katsuki Bakugo!" The Pope announced, as a pleasant applause filled the room.

I stared straight forwards, not brave enough to look at my guests. But I spotted Mic's wild yellow hair from the corner of my eye.

I set the scepter back onto the pillow, turning around once more to face the crowd. Giving a small smile, I bow as a thank you.

"Let the dance begin." I say, holding out my arms.

Watching as everybody slowly filed out from the room and to the ballroom, I stay standing on the steps. Waiting for the very last person to exit before I leave myself.

"Bakugo!! Oh wait- King Katsuki~" Mina sang, running over to me.

"Don't even think about doing what I think you're gonna do." I say, glaring into her soul with a smirk.

"Oh you know I can't not do it!" She smiles, getting on one knee. "Come on, gimme your hand."

"No. I'm not doing this." I laugh, crossing my arms. Suddenly Mina reaches up and grabs my hand to forcefully pull it down. "Oi-"

"Your Highness," She smirks, giving me a devilish grin.

"Don't you dare- Mina!" I pull my hand away as she kisses the back of it. "This is why I don't like you!"

"Oh you love me~ Anyways, we got a ballroom we've got to get to." Mina announced, pulling me along. She was the last person beside me left in the room.

"How much do you wanna bet that Dunce has already made his way to the food?" I ask, a smile spreading across my face.

"How much do you wanna bet that Shinso is already scolding him for piling too much on his plate?" She laughs as we follow the tail end of the crowd loosely.

"No, I think he'd be scolding Eri for getting too many sweets before he lectures Dunce." I argue, laughing softly.

"You right." She nods before laughing again. "You're more fun when you're happy."

"Huh?"

"Keep your chin up, King." She tapped the bottom of my chin, then proceeding to walk ahead. Leaving me and my confusioned daze behind.

Why did she tap the bottom of my chin? I don't think I liked that..

Shrugging it off, I continued my way down the now empty hall that Mina ran down. My cape dragging behind me, I sigh. This would be a long afternoon.

I AM SO SORRY!! last chapter it was 100%  @bnha_gay 's idea to include Tetsutesu!! i just didn't tag them :( i'm sorry!

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~tragedy out <3 <3