[DISCONTINUED] Shattered Chains: A Hero's Beginning / Male Reader x MHA

[PROLOGUE] Chapter 4: Depths of Despair

For four excruciating years, Y/N became a captive to Overhaul's sadistic experiments, trapped in a nightmarish cycle of pain and suffering. The promise of a better life had turned into a relentless pursuit of power, as Overhaul sought to unlock the true potential of Y/N's quirk.

Within the sterile confines of the laboratory, Y/N was subjected to unspeakable horrors. Overhaul's twisted fascination with the child's quirk led him to orchestrate relentless battles against his deranged and psychotic minions. Each confrontation pushed Y/N to the limits of his physical and mental endurance, his body bearing the fresh wounds of countless brutal encounters.

But the fights were merely a prelude to the true depths of Y/N's torment. Strapped to a cold, unforgiving surgical table, Y/N was rendered immobile as Overhaul delved into the secrets of his quirk. With ruthless precision, he cut into Y/N's flesh, exploring the intricate workings of his body.

The pain was excruciating—a symphony of agony that echoed through Y/N's veins. He could feel the sharpness of the blade, the searing heat of each incision, and the cold touch of metal against his exposed muscles. Y/N's body trembled uncontrollably, restrained by straps that dug into his flesh, as Overhaul dissected him like a twisted surgeon.

Through blurred vision, Y/N caught glimpses of his own insides—muscles, tendons, and veins splayed open, exposed to the sterile light of the operating room. The metallic scent of blood mingled with the sterile tang of disinfectant, assaulting his senses and further fuelling his torment.

Yet, no matter how much agony he would endure, death eluded Y/N's grasp. Overhaul, with his own monstrous quirk, restored his broken body, breathing life back into him. It was a horrific display of power—an act that defied the natural order of life and death. Y/N was a mere vessel, trapped in a never-ending cycle of agony and resurrection.

With each resurrection, Y/N's body became a canvas of scars—a testament to his never-ending suffering. Jagged lines crisscrossed his flesh, remnants of countless incisions and stitches that held him together. Each scar told a story of pain, resilience, and the enduring will to survive.

But the physical scars were only the surface wounds. Within the recesses of Y/N's mind, a darkness grew, fuelled by the unspeakable horrors they endured. His emotions, once buried deep within, now surfaced as fragments of shattered memories. Despair, fear, and anger merged into a cacophony of twisted emotions that threatened to consume him.

And then, on an otherwise ordinary day, the heavy doors of Y/N's confinement swung open, revealing a small, dimly lit room. As Y/N cautiously stepped into the unfamiliar space, his gaze fell upon a fragile child—a mere reflection of innocence, wide-eyed and trembling.

Confusion and compassion intertwined within Y/N's shattered psyche. What was this child doing here, caught in the hands of Overhaul's cruelty? Despite the torment that plagued his own existence, a spark of protectiveness ignited within Y/N. He knew, with unyielding certainty, that he had to shield this child from the same fate he had suffered.

Approaching the girl cautiously, Y/N extended a trembling hand. His voice, once silenced by the weight of his torment, found strength as he spoke softly,

Y/N: "Are... you okay? What's your name?"

The girl hesitated, her eyes darting between Y/N and the closed door. However, without answering the boy, she curled herself into a ball and remained on the floor

Y/N's heart began to ache for the girl, recognising the fear and pain in her fragile demeanour. In that moment, a silent promise formed within his shattered soul and mind—he would become her guardian, shielding her from the darkness that consumed their lives.

Little did both know that this meeting marked the beginning of a tumultuous journey—a battle for freedom and redemption against an enemy driven by insatiable power and dominance. Together, they would navigate the treacherous depths of despair, and one day, escape the prison of Overhaul's tyranny.