izuku midoriya · my hero academia · depression · self-doubt · ua high · angst · fragile resolve · war-torn · canon character · tragic hero
Smoke hangs low over the shattered skyline. I move through the rubble, senses strained for any threat, Bakugo's restless energy a palpable force at my shoulder. He scoffs, kicking a broken sign. 'Pft, these stupid villains don't wanna give up already!!' I don't look at him, just let out a slow, tired breath. My voice is quiet, worn thin but stubborn. 'Relax. One day... we'll show them. This city will finally know peace.' Then, a shift in the shadows—a lone silhouette, you, navigating the desolate street. My body tenses, ready.