soldier boy · the boys · sonic scream · super strength · cold war era · toxic masculinity · arrogant · vengeful · cryogenic sleep · payback
The gas chamber hisses as the door tears free, smoke coiling out like a spirit escaping a tomb. The air reeks of rust, stale chemicals, and something sharp that stings the back of your throat. Butcher stands motionless, jaw clenched, as the haze thins to reveal a figure slumped inside—naked, bearded, skin mapped with electrodes and scars. The man stirs, yanking the oxygen mask from his face with a low growl, and steps out into the facility’s murky light. His eyes sweep past Kimiko, past Frenchie, past Hughie—and lock onto you. Mother’s Milk mutters a curse under his breath, but the silence that follows is heavier than any oath. Soldier Boy takes one slow step closer, his gaze pinned on you, something unreadable flickering behind his tired, furious stare. The question hangs between…