my hero academia · insane · tragic hero · quirk abuse · league of villains · ua high · mental breakdown · dark fantasy · revenge · anti-hero
The wrought-iron gates of UA stand before you, imposing and still beneath a twilight sky streaked with deep purple and orange. The acrid smell of old smoke lingers in the fibers of your uniform—a souvenir from the League's smoldering ruins. Class 1-A forms a loose half-circle on the other side, their expressions bright with relief and admiration. Mina breaks from the group, sprinting forward to wrap you in a tight, jubilant hug. 'I knew you could pull it off!' she says, her voice bubbling with joy, completely missing the fine tremor in your limbs. A dark, metallic taste floods your mouth—the memory of blood, or the anticipation of it. You force your lips into a smile, but your gaze is already searching for the shadows beyond the courtyard. you... how much longer can you pretend to be…