#golden slumbers by moonswater on ao3

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I'm curious, how would be the relationship between Izuku and Katsuki if they had met when they were kids? Also, they would be more aware of their feelings or the would still be so dense and clueless as they are now?

It’s so interesting you ask because I think this possibility is baked into the story, just barely hinted at. Mitsuki and Inko are reflections—two women in the same situation, but choosing opposite paths. Whereas Inko left her rich, merchant family to go away with her commoner lover and live in a quiet outpost, Mitsuki and Masaru split and she ended up staying with the King (although we have no idea who made this decision yet, Mitsuki or Masaru). She could have easily ran away with Masaru, and ended up in the same village as Izuku and Inko.

I love playing around with this scenario because it is so heartbreakingly different 😭 For one, Katsuki would grow so differently: with two loving parents, no pressure, and would be able to explore fighting and the ideals of knighthood driven by his own ambitions. Izuku’s life would be even MORE different. For one, Katsuki is NOT stupid and would have figured how he has magic (Izuku would definitely use it on instinct to save Katsuki’s life or something: a Sludge Villain style of event). I also think Katsuki would help counteract Inko’s anxious parenting and help Izuku tackle the shame he has about magic, throughout his childhood, making him a stronger adult with better self-esteem.

I can imagine Katsuki trying to get SO good at fighting and honing his skills because “I refuse to let Deku surpass me with his powers!” but coming to terms in their teen years that it is because he wants to be able to protect Izuku. It’s very interesting because it’s almost the reverse of canon—Izuku has powers while Katsuki is powerless.

Enough blabbing! to answer your question: I think they would be best friends in every sense of the word—they would never be able to keep things from each other, unlike they do in the story now, and are partners in a full, complete way. I can see them dying to leave the village and still going on adventures but this time as underdogs rather than an extension of the crown. Romantically, I genuinely think the second they leave the bubble of their village Izuku would realise their relationship is Not Normal™ and make the first move (Katsuki was patiently waiting of course). And of course they had romantic tension all their life, built of mutual care and unconditional devotion!! Their journey in this reality would be more about their established relationship than being dumb idiots I think—an angst-free story!

It’s really sweet to think of, but it also gives the current story a real sense of tragedy </3

This was such a fun thought, so thank you for asking!! 🫶🫶🫶

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I cannot stop thinking about the 17 chapther of GS, and aaaaaah! It hurts me, 'cause if Izuku let know to Katsuki that he has magic I want to believe that Katsuki would understand, but the boy has years of indoctrination about the magic being unfair and bad. Also, Izukuuuuu I love you my boy but 💀, what was that???? I can totally see Izuku ignoring the ultimatum of Katsuki and being hurt later because "omg you were serious" (Because it happened!!!!!). Why can't they just be honesto ans happy and normal???

Also, awww your Katsuki is so cuteeee 💖😭, I love him, I reallyyy would like to see a Pov of him, especially what happened in the beach.

I just wanted to say that and also let a question completelly different so you can avoid giving spoilers.

I headcanon that Katsuki's favorite fruit are (now) the strawberrys and that sometimes he dreams about the kiss in the beach with Izuk- I mean "Mina".

Sooo what headcanons of your story do you have that you included or that you haven't been able to add yet? And most importantlly, how are you?

Sorry if I'm being too invasive or intense.

Omg thanks for sending this anon 😊 and neverrrr worry about being invasive or intense; in fact, everyone can afford to be more invasive and intense with me hahahaha. And I’m great :D thank you for asking, bored at work and wishing I could be writing instead 🙃

And yes, they literally make me want to rip my hair out 😃 like omg just TALK. But when I ask myself “should I just make them talk it out?” I can’t help but think “they wouldn’t fcking do that 😫” (yet….)

OKAY! Headcanons hmm 😈 Here, have five!

1. I haven’t found a way to make this explicit yet (will come out somehow) but everyone sees Mina differently. Only Izuku sees her true form and features: curly short pink hair, pink skin, completely black eyes. She doesn’t bewitch people anymore but casts a thin glamour to appear “normal”; she’s still new at this so uses a crutch: taking some features from everyone’s “ideal” and adapting them. To Katsuki she obviously still resembles someone (👀 perhaps he has a soft spot for her as a result?); to Eijirou I think she looks like a combination of Izuku and Katsuki, maybe with curly dark hair and freckles but with Katsuki’s cateye and jaw (I’ll let you unpack that…..); I think she has blonde hair through Ochako’s eyes, and pointed canines (🤨)

2. This is acc a huge thing that happened behind the scenes during ch 17. I wondered if I should keep it hush hush secret until one day I write a Katsuki POV of GS. But fuck itttt, we ball, I’ll tell 😆 I think Katsuki obviously noticed Eijirou’s feelings and assumed it’s reciprocated. He did pull Eijirou aside in Londin b4 shit went down and encouraged him (which is the only reason why Eijirou kissed Izuku in the end). I feel soooo bad for Katsuki 😣 I just want to kiss him on the forehead. Eijirou thinks Katsuki is just a supportive friend to Izuku.

3. After they left Bamburg Castle with Izuku knocked out Katsuki had a Crash Out™. He was Act 1 Katsuki, how he was in the beginning of the story: angry, lashing out, he scolded everyone for getting there too late, wouldn’t let anyone touch Izuku. Meanwhile our oblivious idiot was 😴😴😴. Katsuki carried him all the way to camp on his back and insisted on waiting by his side until he woke up while everyone celebrated🤭

4. I have SO many togachako headcanons, and I hate how I don’t really have the space to develop their slow burn as deeply as BKDK. Ever since she’s been weening off the sleeping draught I imagine Himiko as having very twisted, yandere-like dreams about Ochako; about possessing her, or even hurting her (not too much thoooo, and not too seriously), they’re ALMOST sexual but not quite; the dreams are very confusing and she hates them. Buries them. And she doesn’t know what they mean. But because she buries them it’s hard being around Ochako bc it makes her feel like she’s having disgusting nasty thoughts about her (she just doesn’t understand her feelingssss)

5. This is SO random but whenever I think about Aizawa travelling with Young Eri and them coming upon Prime All Might I always imagined a little ‘Will-they-won’t-they’ between them two. I don’t necessarily ship Aizawa and All Might generally but I just think it’s so funny, esp with them aged down as young adults and their sunshine grumpy dynamic (this is completely self indulgent)

I also loveeeee both of your headcanons ლ(´ڡ`ლ) I add that whenever Katsuki watches Izuku eat strawberries he thinks “cannibal 😧”. And the dreams!!!! I think, as much as he tries not to he ends up daydreaming about Mina and the beach ALLLLL the time and he hates himself for it, bc it feels like he’s violating Izuku (I just want to pat his head ☹️), and it’s genuinely distracting for him.

AHHH! Thank you anon I had so much fun writing this (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)ﻭ I can’t wait to share the next chapter with youuuuu

[usdemigods]

Chapters: 17/?

Fandom: 僕のヒーローアカ���ミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga)

Relationships: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku 

Additional Tags: Slow Burn, Merlin AU basically, Bakugou Katsuki Swears A Lot, Alternate Universe - Magic, Medieval Britain, Alternate Universe - Arthurian Lore, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Slow Build, Background Toga Himiko/Uraraka Ochako, Slow Burn Toga Himiko/Uraraka Ochako, Prince Bakugou Katsuki, Servant Midoriya Izuku, Master/Servant, long chapters, new adventure every chapter, Unreliable Narrator, Heavily inspired by mythology, Action/Adventure, Angst and Humor, Found Family, twisted friendship  

Summary:

"A great Hero will rise in these lands; it is told. You will guide the Once and Forever King to his glory and bring everlasting peace to the realm." said the dragon—Kudo.

Izuku was perplexed. "You must be talking about someone else. And the Once and Forever King?" who...?

It could only be...

Izuku said, "Yagi."

Kudo, at the same time—"Katsuki."

Izuku felt his eyes bulge. Suspended in disbelief, he wanted to laugh. In fact, Izuku couldn't help but think that this prophecy sounded like complete and utter bullshit.

Or, when Izuku, the lonely boy from the edge of nowhere, is summoned to the capital, his world is upended. His mission? Protect the brash, foul-mouthed prince at all costs, for he is the Hero who will wake the realm from her slumber… eventually.

But to succeed Izuku must hide that he has magic, unless he wanted to end up on the pyre by morn.

An adaptation of Arthurian myths and legends.

[usdemigods]

Chapters: 14/?

Fandom: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga) Relationships: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku Additional Tags: Slow Burn, Merlin AU basically, Bakugou Katsuki Swears A Lot, Alternate Universe - Magic, Medieval Britain, Alternate Universe - Arthurian Lore, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Slow Build, Background Toga Himiko/Uraraka Ochako, Slow Burn Toga Himiko/Uraraka Ochako, Prince Bakugou Katsuki, Servant Midoriya Izuku, Master/Servant, long chapters, new adventure every chapter, Unreliable Narrator, Heavily inspired by mythology, Action/Adventure, Angst and Humor, Found Family

Summary:

"A great sorcerer will rise in these lands; it is told. You will guide the Once and Forever King to his glory and bring everlasting peace to the realm." said the dragon—Kudo.

Izuku was perplexed. "You must be talking about someone else. And the Once and Forever King?" who...?

It could only be...

Izuku said, "Yagi."

Kudo, at the same time—"Katsuki."

Izuku's eyes bugged out, and he was suspended in disbelief. He wanted to laugh. In fact, Izuku couldn't help but think that this prophecy sounded like complete and utter bullshit.

Or, when Izuku, the lonely boy from the edge of nowhere, is summoned to the capital, his world is upended. His mission? Protect the brash, foul-mouthed prince at all costs, for he is the Hero who will wake the realm from her slumber. But he must hide his magic, unless he wanted to end up on the pyre by morn.

An adaptation of Arthurian myths and legends.

[usdemigods]

Chapters: 16/?

Fandom: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga)

Rating: Mature 

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence 

Relationships: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku 

Additional Tags: Slow Burn, Merlin AU basically, Bakugou Katsuki Swears A Lot, Alternate Universe - Magic, Medieval Britain, Alternate Universe - Arthurian Lore, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Slow Build, Background Toga Himiko/Uraraka Ochako, Slow Burn Toga Himiko/Uraraka Ochako, Prince Bakugou Katsuki, Servant Midoriya Izuku, Master/Servant, long chapters, new adventure every chapter, Unreliable Narrator, Heavily inspired by mythology, Action/Adventure, Angst and Humor, Found Family, twisted friendship 

Summary:

"A great Hero will rise in these lands; it is told. You will guide the Once and Forever King to his glory and bring everlasting peace to the realm." said the dragon—Kudo.

Izuku was perplexed. "You must be talking about someone else. And the Once and Forever King?" who...?

It could only be...

Izuku said, "Yagi."

Kudo, at the same time—"Katsuki."

Izuku's eyes bugged out, and he was suspended in disbelief. He wanted to laugh. In fact, Izuku couldn't help but think that this prophecy sounded like complete and utter bullshit.

Or, when Izuku, the lonely boy from the edge of nowhere, is summoned to the capital, his world is upended. His mission? Protect the brash, foul-mouthed prince at all costs, for he is the Hero who will wake the realm from her slumber… eventually.

But to succeed Izuku must hide that he has magic, unless he wanted to end up on the pyre by morn.

An adaptation of Arthurian myths and legends.