#and they'll do it to the bitter end bc there's no turning back no home to return to

[rinbylin]

阁下！不用理由就会相信、没有力量也要保护的人，阁下难道没有吗？ your excellency! someone you would believe regardless of reason and protect despite being powerless - does your excellency not have someone like that?

[meeko-mar]

Consider: BKDK Way of the Househusband AU

Where if, post-war, Katsuki is NOT able to come back to using his Quirk like he used to, on account of damage done to him, and/or due to the fact that his heart has basically been cobbled back together after extensive, mortal damage and it can't work to the level that Katsuki would push it to...

So he loses his dream of becoming the No. 1 Hero. He faces a "mourning period" of that loss, but has Izuku sticking with him through it all, keeping him grounded, and telling him that no matter what, they're friends and partners(maybe more), he's Izuku's hero no matter what. And instead of, as old Katsuki would, letting that destroy and/or enrage him and make him a bitter old clone of Endeavor, accepts that for himself and that it's not the end of the world.

And instead turns to support Izuku one hundred percent.

He could probably carry on with honors at UA, but maybe taking a more hybridized academia that includes more General/Support studies, and they both graduate in a few years. He'd probably make a place for himself helping with minor hero work, consulting, eventually working in Izuku's agency in a very prominent position(basically his right hand man, or sidekick...like Nighteye to All Might?)

And additionally, keeps Izuku together on his downtime. Making sure meals are cooked, house is clean before they head in to work. Making sure Izuku generally takes care of himself and keeping an eye on him, and on the work side, tracking the villains he's taking on, keeping rigid score of battles and patterns to ensure the GREATEST chance of Izuku coming back to him. Bc after all, no one knows Izuku/Deku better than Katsuki. (also this is him taking on that Analytical side of Izuku as we saw with him vs. AFO again, but in the context of battle/villain/hero analysis)

If Izuku tries to overbook himself or over extend himself on the field, Katsuki will outright CANCEL appointments/interviews/etc if he thinks its' too much on Izuku's schedule, as well as go out into the field his damn self and drag Izuku home if he's getting a little too focused on Herowork without thought for himself.

They'll spat a little over "Kacchan, I'm fine!" and "No, don't you act like you've had enough sleep with all those stupid celebrity appearances they've booked you on lately, You were slow and I just watched you stumble TWICE. You're going home and getting into bed right the fuck now!! IcyHot's already on the scene to take over for you!!"

(but overall, Izuku DOES eventually learn to read the signs when they're pointed out to him and listens to Kacchan's and the others' worries about his well being)

But then an hour later, they'll be sweet and domestic at home with Izuku in a big sweater napping off the stress of his shift on the couch as Katsuki quietly cooks dinner dressed in his comfy PJs, with both of their cell phones turned on Do Not Disturb and in "phone jail" so they can get an hour or two to themselves without any calls from HQ. ~

Also like in WotHH villains will sometimes target him if he's out getting groceries or something homey like that(since he's got a pretty HIGH celebrity status after the war, kidnapping AND sludge attack), but he DOES still train, has some sort of license to use his Quirk, and easily hands them their asses. Dispels and spits at any rumors that he's "washed up" now that he's mainly working in the background of an agency instead of being a powerhouse Hero as well of taking care of chores and household.

Katsuki can still beat the crap out of them and tells them they're just lucky as hell they didn't try to attack him or imply his weakness in front of Izuku...otherwise their outcome would have been very different. and messier. ~

[unmotivatedsimp]

i made me a short story bc i am bored and its *half assed*

"really?" I sighed exasperatedly. "right here? in front of my non-controlling-element class? your kind is unbelievable." shaking my head grumbling the last part out. looking out at the gazebo where my classmates and facilitator sat and stood, I silently prayed that nothing would happen to them. today was supposed to be a fun-filled no-exposing-shit day but this whacker just had to show up and demand a fight. he smirked when he saw where my gaze was at and laughed "why it'll be perfect. they'll see what you really are, an impossibly small child who the realm placed on a high pedestal claiming the best." ah bitterness, that's why he's here. "when I finally beat you belos would truly see who the real top fighter is." he rolled his shoulders and neck with a popping sound at the end, he then cracked his knuckles for dramatic effect and to appear more intimidating. in turn, I rolled my eyes at his very obvious-very-inflated ego, he was chuckling to himself while whispering how powerful he'd get when belos bestows him the privilege of being his right-hand man--eh, no harm in daydreaming something so impossible.

before the Egotastic asshole could open his open to probably fire another insult to add to his pride, I agreed but said I would talk to them first as to not get themselves hurt in the heat of the battle. he crossed his arms and muttered "lowly kid" under his breath before waving a hand dismissively. with annoyance heavy on my footsteps, I hauled my ass over to the gazebo. once I got there the guy facilitating our activities for the field trip asked what the overly buffed man wanted, "he wants to fight because his ego's hurt." i nonchantly said with a shrug. "anyways," i started. "ya'll gon see somehting ya don't see everyday, i hope whatever happens today will stay between all of us and i hope none of it will change the way you view me." visible confusion was showing on everyone's faces except for two people, " i'm stil the same person ya'll met four months ago, just...a bit different on appearance." then, with a snap of my fingers, my pe pants and rubber shoes were replaced by black shorts and green vines that twisted itself along my legs leaving me barefoot. i exited the gazebo but turned and shot a pointed look at the two, " you both, no helping." throwing a peace sign i drew a small circle in the air to cast a protective barrier to encase the structure in case the man child plays dirty. i knocked on the barrier to test the sturdiness and it made a weongweong sound, eh good enough.

facing the impatient burly man i stepped forward clearly showing that i am not the least bit interested in this fight which pissed him off more. "well, brat? are you done?" he huffed, to which i answered "impatient twat" then getting satisfied because smoke was literally going out of his ears. the short tempered man gave out an animalistic growl and charged at me, man, when did the people of the other realm get so riled up like this. i easily dodged the charge by jumping into the air and landed on his head, hard, when he stopped. i leaped opposite of him and drew a circle summoning great vines from above to restrain the self made clown, this move got him riled up again and he then drew a circle of his to turn the dirt below me a hole, a flower below me appeared so as to not let myself fall into the bottomless pit he created. "yeah man, is that all? you know you could take this up to belos right?" floating beside him i continue to taunt " i mean, why waste your time here in the human realm when you could easily file a complaint and submit it to kikimora so she could bring it up to the emperor...unLESS! you're afraid of him." a small smile formed on my lips when murder showed itself in his eyes. "shut up! i am not afraid of the emperor!" i snorted at the obvious lie, "yeah right buddy, a spider spitting griffin can get close to the castle why not you" with that comment he grabbed my ankle and dangled me in the air upside down "i said shut up trash slug!" he roared and summoned ice spikes and aimed at my neck. "right, first off, that was disgusting," wiping the sprayed saliva on my face, "and second, drama queen." with that note, i launched him using the ankle he was holding and did a semi sumersault that sent him to the ground with a pained grunt.

"do you see now why i became his right hand?" i asked while making a circle as the size of me, eyes quickly becoming black, he trembled on the ground clearly losing his arrogance. he quickly went on his knees and begged for his life to be spared "yes, yES! i see it now please let me go and i won't bother you ever again." he pleaded. i clapped my hands, circle dissipating, i opened a portal back home and he made a run for it. laughing my ass off, i closed the portal and removed the spell around the gazebo. after having a laugh for 10 minutes, i wiped a tear and asked "anyone hurt?" to which they replied a shake of the head.

well, that ended well.