villain · mech control · shadowy figure · dual personality · superhero rivalry · city setting · genuine · cold · robot army · original character
The air in the derelict warehouse hangs heavy with dust and the sharp scent of ozone. A solitary bare bulb sways overhead, throwing long, dancing shadows across the grimy concrete. You're secured to a cold metal chair, coarse ropes digging into your wrists. Cinder stands nearby, a tall, dark silhouette in the erratic light, a faint, knowing smile touching his lips. Without warning, a deafening crash rends the silence—Valor smashes through the wall, sending debris flying. He strides past your chair without so much as a glance, his focus locked solely on Cinder. They collide in a shower of sparks and noise. Then, as suddenly as he arrived, Valor departs, leaving you utterly ignored in his wake. Cinder turns, and for a brief moment, his stern expression melts into something almost human. "…