(Y'all seriously adored last chapter-)

Two years had passed and Momo slowly became more beautiful. She had grown her hair out so much, it was floor length. She was what they called beautiful in these years.

There was another meeting. The war had gone on for so long, Momo was used to the putrid smells of death just like her mother and father. She had stopped gagging every time she saw a soldier with a missing arm. It was rude but it was usually infected and smelt horrible. It used to make her gag every single time.

Today they weren't having a victory celebration like they had several years ago. It was an important discussion about the troops available. Again, Momo had to have her face painted, just like she had done the day she formally met General Enji Todoroki. His son was at every meeting, his punctuality always lacking. It seemed like he was late on purpose every time. This was at least his fourth meeting.

Sometimes she wondered how bad his punishments were. If he continued to do it, they couldn't be that horrible. Most likely a few hits now and then, but he continued to do it. She was honestly impressed.

Momo was sitting in the same place she did at every meeting. Directly next to her father.

When this stupid meeting was over, she was going to wash the makeup off of her face. It made her look beautiful but definitely took up too much time to do. The jūnihitoe seemed to weigh multiple pounds. She was sweating and it felt horrible to wear.

"Your highness, the troops are lacking. There are not enough volunteers for the war we won't be able to win with the amount of people we have." The General said. He had a scar covering his eye. Momo wanted to ask what happened but stayed quiet.

Her father looked at the General and thought for a moment. He quickly made his decision.

"Send a male from every household. I don't care if they are old, young, or a child. Send as many as you can. We must win this war or our country will be a waste land." Her father said it with no emotion on his face. Momo was the opposite. She had her mouth slightly opened, her eyes widen and she was freaking out.

"Father!" Momo shouted. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at her. In the two years she had attended these meetings, Momo had never talked. "You can't send random men into war, they won't know how to fight and will die immediately." She said, trying to convince everyone it was a bad idea.

"Princess, you do not have a choice in my decision. If you want to continue arguing, please leave." The emperor said. Momo huffed and left the room with the advisor Aizawa.

"Princess, you know you are not supposed to speak during these meetings."

"I don't care! What my father is doing is wrong!"

"Princess, what the Emperor is doing is what needs to be done."

"No it is not!"

"How do you think we'll get more troops? No one is willingly going to give up their life."

"I would But I can't, can't I?" She said. Aizawa shook his head. Being one of the few people who could lie a hand on her, Aizawa walked her up the stairs while she cried.

Momo walked into her bedroom and fell to the ground. She couldn't believe so many men had to leave their families. Maybe if she just wasn't a woman or royalty she could be of use.

She started sobbing as her makeup became ruined slowly. Her sobs were soft and small, her face wet and her natural skin tone began to show through.

This was the real her, not covered by makeup. Momo took her sleeve and wiped off her makeup. It ruined the silks of the jūnihitoe but she didn't care anymore. She didn't want to be royalty if it meant she didn't get a say in royal decisions.

She wanted to be like other girls, other people, maybe even a man. If she were to impersonate a soldier, she could be tried for treason though. She would gladly risk her life if it meant someone didn't lose their family.

But there she was, crying.

(It's short cuz I didn't feel like writing 1000 words. I might add other ships so if you wanna see a ship, comment it I guess. The list I have is Todomomo. There. Next chapter deals with Kaminari and maybe Todoroki.)