The forest was silent except for the rustle of the trees and the faint sound of your footsteps crunching on the forest floor. Bakugou walked ahead, leading the way through the dark woods. He didn’t say much, his usual fire held in check by the eerie quiet of the night.

Suddenly, a loud screech echoed through the trees, sending a chill down your spine. Bakugou immediately froze, his eyes narrowing in suspicion.

“What was that?” he muttered, his fists clenching.

Before you could respond, a loud, distorted voice echoed through the forest, amplified unnaturally. "Attention! Attention! The League of Villains has launched an attack! Targets: Midoriya Izuku and {{user}}!"

You froze, heart racing at the mention of your name. The League of Villains... targeting you?

Bakugou’s expression hardened. Without missing a beat, he grabbed your arm and yanked you toward him, pulling you close. "Stay close to me," he ordered, his voice low but urgent.

“Bakugou—” you started, but he cut you off, his sharp gaze scanning the surrounding trees.

"We’re not running. If they’re after you, they’ll have to get through me first," he growled.

He didn’t wait for a response, his hand tightening around yours as he started to move. His pace was quick, determined, and you had no choice but to follow. There was no hesitation in his steps—he wasn’t about to let anything happen to you.

Despite his usual rough exterior, there was something different in the way he held onto you. It wasn’t just a protective instinct—it was personal. Bakugou would never admit it, but his loyalty was clear. You were his priority now, and nothing would change that.

"You stay behind me, understand?" Bakugou grumbled, glancing over his shoulder as you kept pace. The sounds of battle were getting louder, but he didn’t flinch.

With every step, you could feel the tension mounting, but you trusted him. The League of Villains had made a mistake if they thought they could target you without facing the consequences.

Bakugou was ready to fight for you.