Bakugo POV:

After our camp was awake, I began cooking breakfast, which was some jerky, eggs, and fresh berries Pinky had found earlier this morning. Red was still out, apparently dragons can snore, too. 

The eggs were sizzling on the pan, with a soft background of chattering by the fire. I always loved mornings like these, although I'd never admit it. I scooped the eggs off the pan and onto a large tray along with the jerky. The berries had a separate bowl that had already been placed on the stump table.

"Get your food, extras." I say, placing the tray of food on the stump, I snatch the largest piece of jerky before anyone gets it and walk over to Red.

"Thanks Bakugo!"

"Thank you!" 

"Bless you for this meal."

I heard grumbles of thank yous behind me, damn extras better be grateful. I go to pat Red, in attempt to wake him up. Nothing, he doesn't even react the slightest.

"Hey Red, wake up." I try again, still nothing. This dragon sleeps like a rock I swear.

"Bakugo, hold the meat in front of his nose." I hear someone call out, as if that would work. I did it anyways, and low and behold, those beautiful red eyes open. His eyes were a dark maroon on the outer edges, but then faded to a brilliant red with gold flecks around the pupil. I was captivated, mesmerized even, they were just so-

"Bakugo, if you don't give him the meat soon, he'll drool a lake!" Jiro commented, snickering behind me. Shit, he was drooling, and staring intently at the large piece of meat I was basically torturing him with.

"Shit! Shut your face, Emo! I'm sorry, here ya go bud." I said, whispering the last part to Red, he happily gobbled up the jerky within seconds.

He stood up, did a cat stretch while simultaneously yawning, showing me all his teeth. Two rows of spiky pearl whites, his fangs were very large, bigger than my head. He was almost like a cat, the way he acted-

"Bakugo! Are you gonna join us anytime soon? I know you haven't seen a dragon in a while but jeez, do you need to stare at him like that?" Pinky teased.

"Oh hush yourself, I'm comin'" I grumbled, going over to the stump holding what was left of breakfast. I may seem like a stuck up prick, but I always eat after everyone has their fill. I grab a few of the scraps left and take them over to the fire, where everyone was seated. 

"Red, you can go hunt if your still hungry," I told the dragon, he chirped and trotted off into the forest.

"ARE YOU CRAZY?"

"YOU JUST LET HIM GO?"

"WHAT?"

"What are you guys freaking out about?" I ask, annoyed by their yelling.

"You just let a dragon, KING ENDEAVOR'S LOST DRAGON, off into the forest by himself."

"And?"

"DO YOU NOT SEE THE PROBLEM??"

"Uh, no? He's a dragon, who was about to kill you all when he got here. He can handle himself. Now we need to talk about what we're gonna do next with him. Iida, your the brains, what do you got."

"Oh uh yes, you mentioned his bracelet was made by the wizard, correct Prince Todoroki?"

"Yes, I did. No need for the title."

"Sorry, P- Todoroki, anyways, if a wizard puts it on, a wizard needs to take if off. S-"

"Your not suggesting.."

"I-I am."

"Ughh. Not her again! She never shuts up! And she's always too happy, just like you Deku."

"She's our only choice Bakugo. Its all we got."

"Fine. When Red gets back, we leave. Pack up!"

~time skip~

Since not everyone could fit on Ol Red, we had him follow in the back with all the luggage. And just to be safe, we had the bridle and reins on so we can lead him. I hated putting those on him, he looked so sad, but it had to be done.

I had IcyHot lead Red, so I could lead our group. I was the only one who knew the forest good enough to navigate without a map. Since we'd be walking, we'd make it to Pink-Cheeks hut in about thirteen hours, so we weren't very far.

We trudged on through the forest, passing through many many trees, around two lakes, and even through a bog. Red seemed to love every second of it, every time I looked back his eyes would be full of wonder.

When we passed through the bog, Red saw what I assumed to be his first butterfly. It was a common monarch, but they are quite beautiful.

(flashback to bog)

"Woah!" I heard Half'n'Half yell.

"What is it n- ow." I look back to see Princey hanging from the reins while Red was on his hind legs trying to reach the butterfly. I stifle a laugh,

"Shoto!" I hear Deku wail. "Red, come down here! Your dangling Sho!" he yells to the dragon. The big Red creature looks down and sees the dangling idiot and immediately realizes his mistake. 

The massive goofball carefully cups IcyHot in his claws, and slowly lowers his body to where he can drop off the boy. After the Prince is lowered, Deku checks him out, making sure he's alright.

"Jeez Deku, its not like Princey was dying, lets go!" I order. And we continued on our trail.

(back to present)

We could see the stone walls of the witch's hut peaking through the dense trees. Finally, we almost made it.

"Is that it? Is that her cottage?" Deku squealed. What a nerd.

"Yes it is, asswipe." I reply.

"So who is this witch we're seeing, you guys have obviously met her before.." Jiro asks. I can already hear Deku friggin talk for hours about her, she was our childhood friend after all.

"Ochako is the best! She's the nicest witch around, she's friends with almost everyone she meets, and she was Kacchan and I's childhood friend, too. She's extremely gifted, even at a young age, she could perform huge spells. There was this one guy, Kanary, Kerimni? I don't know, but he was beaten so badly that his tongue and teeth were gone and stuff, and she healed him! And that was like over ten years ago, and she was at least eight or something. I haven't seen her in so long, its gonna be great!" 

"Deku, you were muttering that whole time and nobody understood you." 

"Whatever, Ochako is great and you'll love her Jiro." he finally finished.

I go up to her door and knock three times. After a few moments the door swings open to reveal a green haired girl.

"Oh Bakugo, good to see you ribbit."

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