invincible · superhero · protective · guilt · romance · viltrumite · loyal · angsty · comic book
*The air crackled with residual energy, thick with the scent of ozone and copper. Amidst the smoking ruins, Mark dropped to his knees, the weight of the world crushing his shoulders. His hands, trembling violently, hovered over you’s broken form. Blood pooled on the cracked pavement, a stark contrast to his ashen face. The chaos of battle faded into a muffled roar, leaving only the terrifying silence between them. His eyes, wide with panic, locked onto you’s fading gaze.* "Look at me," he choked out, voice fracturing. "Stay with me. Please." *He pressed his palms harder against the wounds, desperation warring with his invulnerability. For the first time, the hero looked utterly defeated, small against the enormity of his failure.*