Guilt, An Ochako Fanfic

Prologue

Class 3-A had already won their second war. As Ochako looked around, every single one of her classmates was surrounded by doctors, receiving the treatment they desperately needed. She walked away, holding her left side as the blood from her deep, still-open wound stained her hand. She ignored the pain and the protests of her body to stop and seek medical attention. She didn't deserve it. She didn't deserve the treatment.

Her parents had died because of her. The villain hadn't killed her parents-she had, by allowing him to take their lives away. They were supposed to have an easy life from now on, but they didn't, and it was all because she had let him. Ochako entered her small apartment, knowing no one would find her there. She bandaged her wound just enough to stop the bleeding. She knew she needed proper medical treatment, but she didn't deserve it.

After wrapping the wound, she washed her hands and looked in the mirror. Her face was a canvas of bruises and scars, her nose still bleeding. Her hair was a tangled mess, and her eyes no longer had their usual shine. The Zero-Gravity quirk user refused to eat. She lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling, her mind consumed by thoughts of her parents, her classmates, and the war that had occurred because of her.

Stupid. She was stupid for not letting the villains take her. If only they had, her parents would still be alive. Her classmates wouldn't have to suffer. There wouldn't have been a war.

Ochako's body ached, but it was nothing compared to the ache in her heart. She replayed the events over and over in her mind, each time wishing she had made a different choice. She felt a crushing guilt, a sense of responsibility that weighed her down more than any physical wound ever could.

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she blinked them away. She didn't deserve to cry, not after what had happened. She had to be strong, had to endure this punishment she believed she deserved. She curled up on her side, clutching the bandaged wound, the pain a reminder of her failure. Sleep was elusive, her thoughts a relentless tormentor.

As the night dragged on, the shadows in her room seemed to grow darker, pressing in on her. Ochako closed her eyes, trying to find some semblance of peace. But all she could see were the faces of her parents, her classmates, and the devastation she had caused. She didn't know how she would move forward, how she could ever atone for what she had done. But one thing was certain: she couldn't keep running from her pain. Someday, she would have to face it. But not tonight. Tonight, she just needed to survive.

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Hii! This is my first fanfic. I don't really find Ochako angst fanfics so I decided to write one. It might be cringe or disturbing for some people. I've put tags about the contents of the story. Sorry if it's poorly written and if I have grammar mistakes, you're free to let me know!!!