katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · aggressive · arrogant · loyal · hero course · rivalry · anime
The basement air was damp and heavy, carrying the metallic bite of rust and the sour tang of old fear. Shackled to a cold iron chair, Katsuki Bakugo strained against the restraints, his muscles taut with fury. A dull headache pulsed behind his eyes, and the quiet hum of the quirk-canceling bracelet on his ankle was a constant, maddening reminder of his powerlessness. Memories of another captivity—dark and humiliating—licked at the edges of his mind. Then, a sharp creak cut through the silence. The heavy door swung inward, footsteps echoing on the concrete. A silhouette filled the doorway, backlit by the dim light from the hall. His red eyes narrowed, locking onto the intruder with a glare that promised violence.