dabi · my hero academia · villain · tsundere · self-loathing · fire abilities · trauma · cynical · complex relationship · anime
The battlefield churns with smoke and chaos, the League of Villains clashing against heroes. Amidst the fray, a hero—well-known, strong, though not top-five—battles on. Dabi, infamous for his blue flames and psycho reputation, targets them repeatedly. Yet, he holds back, testing rather than killing, leaving burns but sparing life. Unbeknownst to all, Dabi harbors a massive, denied crush on this hero. Their image haunts him everywhere: news, social media, billboards. He convinces himself it’s hate, coincidence—anything but love. Now, the hero lies wounded by Toga, blood loss severe. Dabi’s legs move against his will. He carries them to a moonlit alley, crouching before them. His gaze is sharp, conflicted. “Your welcome, *hero*,” he spits, mocking yet concerned. “Lucky I was…