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Izuku had always like Enji.

As the other gods have bended to his will, Enji had always been the constant, always doubting, always questioning his beliefs, Izuku had to convince the man, he cannot be swayed by simple sweet words that would have the others grovelling at his feet, it had always been a nice change of phase, even the god of death can be convince by some talking, Enji could not.

Izuku had always liked rebels.

Enji did agree to talk to him but under certain conditions, first of all was that they were to talk in his inner domain, under the ground, at the belly of hell where fire and heat was the norm, even if Izuku was the strongest, even he would struggle to make out of his domain with no injures. Second of all was that he would be allowed to decline.

Of course Izuku can't allow that. He was never one to back up from a challenge, it's fine, if Enji can't be persuaded by words, he'd be persuaded by actions. But still, Izuku would rather not restort to that.

"Enji." He greets. The man merely grunts back, his figure towering the stature of the petite life god.

"Izuku, you've come to talk."

"Yes I have, but I hope you're not expecting me to walk over the coals of your ground just to do so."

"Of course, it would not leave a good impression for your feet to be scarred from a visit."

A servant emerged from inside the cave, holding light blue sandals, seemingly just about Izuku's size, it was adorn with wonderful jewels and the like.

"I've specifically requested this to be done to prepare for your arrival."

"You make it seem like I'm something so special." He smiles, "Well, Do you plan to explain what does it do? I won't put it on unless I'm sure it's safe."

"It's simply to protect your feet from the burning coals, I also know you will complain about the heat, it will make it so that you won't feel the warmth of the flames." Izuku smiles, only the warmth, Enji has made it known that Izuku can still be injured by the hell fire his domain creates.

"Very well then, I'll wear it." Izuku was about to reach out for them but Enji quickly blocked his hands.

"I apologize, I can't let you do that, you are the guest, please allow me." Enji said, kneeling.

He gently takes of the footwear Izuku was wearing, carefully replacing it with the blue sandals, Izuku couldn't help but flush, he likes being spoiled, okay? What's so wrong with that? It's not like he takes offerings or anything like this, it's just small actions like this that makes him feel flustered and happy.

"E-Enji... you don't have to..."

"It's fine, I wish to, it's a blessing to be this close to you." Izuku holds back on a yelp when Enji presses the side of his face to his calf.

"I-I think that's enough, I-I just came here t-to talk..." he says, retracing his leg, Enji nodded, standing up.

"I will lead the way then, be careful not to fall, however, I do not mind carrying you instead." He says with a smug grin, Izuku pouts.

"I can take care of myself, you gave me this sandals to walk am I right? Then I would wish to walk, it would be a waste of a gift."

"Suit yourself well then. However, the offer is still up."

Izuku sticks near Enji throughout their walk, he had to admit, it was hard not to get intimidated by the roaring fire as it flickers, although it never touches him due to the barried the servants have created around them, it was still kind of scary.

They finally reach their destination, the fire slowly dwindled down as they reach the altar of fire, it was the sole place in the area that didn't have lick of fire above it but all around, it was stronger than ever, ready to swallow whole whoever it was who disrespected the fire god.

Izuku was handed a robe to wear, something similar to what Enji was wearing, he definitely did not hold back on this one, Izuku pouted, noticing how it hit the floor once he has worn it.

"Do I have to sit on your Altar? I can't help but think like I'm being sacrificed to something by doing this." Izuku says, making himself comfortable on the stoned table.

"There are no other places for you to sit on I'm afraid. I do not wish to tire your legs out by forcing you to stand."

"There are literal rows of seats behind you, Enji."

"Those are seats for peasants, now an altar, is where we put the most special things." He grins, "well are you planning to talk soon?" Izuku huffs.

"I'm going to be blunt, I want something from you."

"And what will you be willing to give in return?"

"Well, what is it do you need? Don't look at me like that, I know that you won't be needing new children soon. You recently had one, Shoto, was it?"

Enji sighs.

"Very well, I'll listen to your request, I'll decide what I want after."

"Well... you are aware about the new lesser god that was recently birthed to, right?" Enji nodded.

"I haven't seen him yet but I doubt he holds much promise if he's going to be as well behaved as his brothers."

"Then... would you mind if I perhaps, take him under my wing?" Enji raises a brow.

"For what reason? What benefit will you have over taking him under your wing? Keep in mind he can hurt you, you are not immune to injuries, Izuku. He will have the same temperament as his siblings, he will do nothing but trouble, why do you wish to take him under your wing when there is many other more suited to your ways of teaching?" Like me, Enji doesn't add but Izuku already gets the point.

"If you get hurt or injured while you're taking care of him, it would not be good, I simply cannot allow that."

"Will you listen to me first?" Izuku huffs, crossing his arms, "You jump to conclusions way too fast Enji, and you wonder why the other gods and goddesses do not like reasoning with you. I visited him myself, twice." Enji's eyes widen.

"You have?"

"Yes, he was anything but rowdy and violent, the only time he has hurt anyone was when he got too excited and accidentally burnt them."

"And how do you, 'accidentally', burn someone, may I ask?" Izuku sighs.

"Like others related to earth, their power is connected to their emotions, his body temperature rose up as he was excited and burnt them. However, when I told him the cause, he was able to calm himself throughout."

"...hm, so you think that because he goes against the norm, he's someone who can be taught?" Izuku nods.

"I'm very fond of him, there is no way he won't grow up into a proper gentleman as long as I will be the one teaching him."

"Have you talked to Ishiyama about this?" Izuku nodded.

"Very well then, I will allow it, but you'll have to give me something in return, after all, you are taking a god away from my tutelage, lesser or not, he is still one." Izuku gulps.

"W-Well... what is it that you want...?" Enji smiles.

"How about a divine protection from you?" Izuku blinks.

"Oh, I mean, sure, why not?" He reaches out to kiss Enji's forehead but the man blocked his lips.

"Not there, here..."

Izuku closes his eyes and let his lips be guided to his, he wrapped his arms around his neck, pulling him close, letting his energy transfer to Enji's, enough to make the divine protection before sealing the transfer and gently pulling away.

"You... just wanted to kiss me, didn't you?" Izuku asks with a huff, his cheeks tinged with red.

"And if I did?"

"I can't believe you traded the volcano god for a kiss from me." He mutters.

"Well, I could say that it was well worth it." Izuku looked away, still with a blush.

"Carry me up, I don't wish to strain my legs, get me out of here."

"Was that an excuse to stay close to me?"

"S-Shut up and get me out of here." He huffs. Enji lets out a chuckle, carrying him as if he's a goddess before walking.

"You know, for someone supposedly older than all of us, you tend to act childish, even Tomura can be a bit more mature than you."

"So? Do you have a problem with that?" He asks, a brow raised.

"Of course not, I find it rather endearing, humans praise you as if you're the most elegant and well respected being up here, well you are, however, I wonder how they would react knowing that their precious god likes to act as if he was a child?" Izuku whines as Enji gently pinches his cheeks.

"Well, How I act better not deter them from respecting me, I made their life and I can easily take it away." He huffs.

"And I don't act like a child! This is just how I act!"

"And it is very childlike."

"Enji!"

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore, he says with a chuckle, finally, they reached the entrance again. He gently let Izuku down who quickly got off.

"Well, I suppose I should leave now, thank you for hearing me out." He says.

"Of course, my domain is always open to you, and if you wish, you're always welcome to provide your divine protection here."

"..." Izuku turned red, before vanishing with a flash.