The Phantom of You || Villain Deku x Bakugo

Ships included:
-Bakudeku (villain deku)
-Togachako
-Kirimina

Trigger warnings:
-Suicidal thoughts & attemp
-Mentions of self harm

Izuku Midoriya, once determined to become a hero, had fallen into darkness as All For One's most valuable pawn. Betrayed by the hero society and crushed by All Might's rejection, Izuku now sought to expose the harsh truths about heroes and their selfish lies. His hatred burned bright-until he was forced to confront his past in the form of Katsuki Bakugo, his childhood best friend and former bully.

Their encounters were explosive, filled with bitter words and clashing fists. Katsuki was everything Izuku hated about heroes-prideful, reckless, and brimming with a superiority comple. And yet, something about their clashes always left Izuku unsettled, as though the boy he once idolized was still buried beneath Bakugo's harsh exterior.

But when the League of Villains captured Bakugo, everything shifted. Izuku was tasked with managing him-feeding him, tending to his wounds, keeping him alive. What began as a chore soon became something far more personal.

Face to face, stripped of their masks, the two were forced to see each other for who they really were. Bakugo's fiery pride met Izuku's simmering resentment, and their connection grew more complicated with every argument and shared silence. As Bakugo questioned Izuku's choices and Izuku faced his own doubts, he began to wonder: could his path still change? Or would he drag Bakugo into the abyss with him?