Heron Lake Plateau Lets get down to business

at that moment he was at a loss of what to do. the fire that burned in his heart made him want to spring up and prove that he was indeed a great warrior. but he was so tired. with the blood that dripped from his neck and maw followed the adrenaline of battle. even if he lunged towards her, she’d just knock him down again. that only urged him to defeat her more, but it’d be fruitless. although he didn’t snap again, his fiery glare never left her piercing gaze. orochi would not bow to her. 

minori did not entertain this fight any further. she did as she was told, backing away and sitting before him. he was shocked by how easily she gave in. and were those tears that glistened on her face?

this wasn’t about the past anymore. takara was back and although their relationship was on the rocks, she was still safe. this wasn’t about her, or deku. all that mattered was their fight and what was said during it.

no, this wasn’t how it was supposed to be. orochi should be standing over minori, gloating over his success. ”who’s inexperienced now?” he’d howl. it should have been a battle rightfully won.

but this was just sad. although orochi had technically won in some way, he was the one left bloody and broken while minori stood there unharmed and crying. that glorious vision of him standing y’all over his guardian would never be, for as soon as she was done she raced down the plateau. orochi was left to himself. angry, confused.

dissatisfied.