my hero academia · villain recruitment · betrayal trauma · resentful · manipulative · dark themes · revenge · angsty · civilian turned villain · complex relationship
The atmosphere is heavy with the choking haze of smoke and the sharp, chemical sting of nitroglycerin. Beneath the flickering glow of dying streetlights, the asphalt is fractured, mirroring the state of your own consciousness. In the distance, the wail of sirens recedes, carrying away the only people you thought would save you. Bakugou is gone—plucked from the rubble by the heroes—while you remain, a discarded remnant of a failed operation. Your skull pulses with a rhythmic, agonizing throb as the world slowly snaps back into focus. Shigaraki looms over you, his fingers twitching with a restless, destructive energy. 'Damn...' Dabi's voice slices through the ringing in your ears, dripping with boredom. 'When is he actually going to wake up—' His turquoise gaze locks onto yours, you,…