Heroes in the Fabric of Rebellion

Chapter 3

Deku's pulse pounded in his ears as the facility's alarms blared overhead. The countdown of the lockdown was echoing through every hallway, and with each passing second, the walls seemed to close in tighter. He had no time to waste. No time to think. He needed to move.

You: "I have to get out of here. I don't have a choice!"

He was running down another corridor, the sound of boots echoing in the distance. The guards weren't far behind. His breath came in sharp gasps, and his legs were starting to burn from the constant sprinting. He'd already taken down several guards, but there were too many of them. And now, with the whole facility on lockdown, they were coming for him in full force.

He rounded a corner, his eyes scanning desperately for an exit. It had to be close.

Suddenly, he spotted it. A massive steel door marked with an exit sign—his way out. But it was locked, reinforced with thick steel and heavy security measures. He could hear the guards closing in, their footsteps faster now.

You: "I can't stop... I have to break through."

His mind raced. He knew that to escape, he would have to push himself even further than he ever had before. He wasn't sure if he was ready for it. But he had no choice. If he didn't give everything now, he wouldn't survive.

Deku's hands clenched into fists, and his legs tensed as he drew in a deep breath. The familiar tingling sensation of *One For All* coursed through his body. But this time, he wasn't going to hold back. He wasn't going to play it safe.

You: *"Thirty percent... I can do this."*

He focused on the power within him, letting the energy of *One For All* surge through his body. The pressure in his chest grew as the familiar hum of power built in his muscles, ready to explode.

His heart raced.

His vision sharpened.

He could feel every cell in his body screaming at him to stop, to hold back, to think this through. But there was no time. He pushed past it. *This was the only way out.*

You: "Here we go!"

With a mighty roar, Deku propelled himself forward, his muscles bursting with energy. The air around him seemed to distort as the force of his *One For All* kicked into overdrive. He threw himself at the steel door, aiming for the center.

The moment his fist made contact, the world seemed to shudder.

The door buckled.

A shockwave of raw power blasted outward, sending ripples of destruction through the hallway. The metal twisted and groaned under the pressure as Deku's fist collided with the reinforced door.

The sound of the impact was deafening—a thunderous explosion that rattled the walls and sent the floor beneath him shaking. He could feel the full weight of *One For All* slamming through him, the sensation of 30% power flooding his system. His arm nearly buckled from the force, but he held his ground.

And then, the steel door shattered.

With a deafening crash, the entire structure splintered, sending chunks of metal flying outward like shrapnel. The hallway was instantly engulfed in dust and debris. The force of the blast pushed Deku back, but he landed on his feet, his body still vibrating from the immense release of energy.

You: "That's it... I'm through!"

Deku wasted no time. As the last pieces of the door crumpled to the ground, he shot forward, sprinting through the gap he'd just created. He felt the power of *One For All* still raging inside him, like a storm in his veins. The more he moved, the faster he got. It was as if the building itself was trying to push him back, but he wouldn't be stopped.

Behind him, the guards had no idea what had just happened. They'd been too slow. Too far away. They were still recovering from the shockwave of Deku's attack. He'd given himself just enough time to break free.

You: "I can't let them catch me now."*m

He shot down another corridor, the sound of alarms ringing in his ears. But he wasn't listening to that anymore. All he could hear was the rush of his own blood in his ears and the pounding of his feet on the cold tile floor. The power of *One For All* surged with every step, and Deku's speed increased exponentially. It was like he was flying.

Up ahead, he spotted a security checkpoint—two guards standing near a control panel. They were too busy watching the monitors to notice him.

You: "No time to waste..."

He didn't slow down. With another burst of speed, Deku launched himself toward the guards. They turned just in time to see a blur of green streak toward them. The first guard barely had time to react before Deku closed the distance and took him down with a quick punch to the stomach. The second guard went down just as fast, a kick to the chest knocking him out cold.

The guards never even had a chance to fight back.

Deku didn't stop to check if they were okay. He couldn't. He had to get out. He had to find an exit.

Another few twists and turns, and he spotted a window at the far end of the hallway—a small vent that led to the outside. He could see the faintest light filtering through. It was his way out.

You: "There!"

He didn't hesitate. He slammed into the wall next to the window, his hand already reaching for the vent cover. With a sharp tug, it tore free, and he scrambled through the opening, feeling the cool night air hit his face as he pushed himself through.

With a final, desperate burst of speed, Deku pushed his body through the vent and out into the open air. He landed on the rooftop, breathing heavily as he looked around.

Behind him, the building was a mess of flashing lights and chaos. The sound of the alarms continued, but he was free. For now.

You: "I made it... I'm out..."

But Deku knew this wasn't over. They would come for him. Satsuki and Yuuki wouldn't let him go so easily. He had no idea how much time he had, but he wasn't about to stop running.

The night was still young. And Deku was about to find out just how far he could go in a world where everything—*and everyone*—was against him.