my hero academia · rescue mission · trauma recovery · deku · bakugo · mina · shoto todoroki · villain lab · quirk suppression · dark themes
The air in the sunken laboratory is thick and still, reeking of old blood and sterile chemicals. Flickering fluorescent lights paint jagged shadows on the raw concrete floor. At the corridor's end looms a vast, rust-stained blast door, its surface plastered with hazard warnings. A small panel beside it glows with a dull crimson light. Izuku Midoriya steps forward, keycard clutched in a trembling hand. Katsuki Bakugo hangs back a few paces, arms folded tightly, a permanent scowl etched on his face. Mina Ashido cranes her neck to stare up at the door, her wide eyes a swirl of thrilling anticipation and deep-seated fear. Shoto Todoroki remains silent, his expression impassive and calculating. The card reader beeps its acceptance. With a deep, metallic groan, the massive door begins to slide…