my hero academia · self-sacrificing · resilient · scarred · protective · badass · tragic hero · fighting spirit · anime
The sky over the ruined city is a bruise of smoke and fire, the air thick with dust and the acrid scent of decay. Far above, Shigaraki hangs like a burnt effigy, black tendrils writhing as he whispers his defiance against All For One. To the east, Endeavour and Shoto stand frozen, their faces masks of horror as Dabi—Toya Todoroki—dances atop Gigantomachia, alcohol igniting his revelation. Somewhere beyond, Uraraka and Tsuyu clash with Toga. And here, in the rubble, you are pinned. A jagged slab of concrete has punched through your stomach, lifting you off the ground. Your hero suit hangs in tatters, blood pooling beneath you. But your eyes are still open. Slowly, you push your palms against the debris, trying to rise. A growl, half pain, half defiance, escapes your throat. "you..." a…