Chapter Forty-Four

Y/N

You coughed as the thick, stifling smoke lingered in your lungs, the air around you heavy and oppressive. "Y/N," you heard Bakugo's strained voice beside you, and you turned to see him kneeling there, also coughing.

"What happened? Are you alright?" he asked, his brow furrowed with concern.

You nodded weakly, trying to clear your throat. Just then, a deep, resonant voice echoed around you, making you look up.

"Ah, young L/N and Bakugo," the voice sneered. "How nice of you to join us. Sorry for the harsh treatment."

You stared up at the tall, imposing figure, his breath slow and labored as he adjusted the mask covering his marred face. His golden eyes gleamed, flashing with dark amusement as they met your defiant glare.

"Who are you, and what do you want with us?" you growled, your voice laced with defiance. "Are you Shigaraki's boss?"

The man let out a deep, unsettling laugh that echoed ominously in the room. With a graceful, almost unnatural motion, he lowered himself to the ground.

"That I am, young L/N," he said, his tone calm but filled with something darker. "I see why my student wanted you. You're quite...glorious." He then bowed his head slightly, a gesture that seemed to demand respect.

"I am All For One," he announced, his voice smooth and cold, as if the mere utterance of his name should strike fear into the hearts of all who hear it.

You felt a chill run down your spine, the weight of his presence and the implications of his identity bearing down on you. Beside you, Bakugo tensed, his expression a mix of fury and trepidation.

This was no ordinary villain - this was the mastermind behind the League of Villains, the one who had been pulling the strings all along. And now, he had his sights set on you.

The rest of the League of Villains slowly rose to their feet, their eyes fixed intently on All For One. Shigaraki coughed weakly before kneeling reverently before the towering figure.

"Master," he rasped, his voice filled with reverence.

You narrowed your eyes, the weight of the situation settling heavily upon you. There was something about this whole scene that felt off, but you couldn't quite place it yet. The other villains followed Shigaraki's lead, dropping to their knees in deference.

You snarled, your gaze sharpening with suspicion as you turned back to All For One. "What do you want with me and Bakugo?" you demanded, your voice steady but laced with defiance.

All For One shook his head slowly, an almost pitying expression crossing his features. "Really, Bakugo?" he said dismissively. "He's just a bargaining chip. If they couldn't get you, well...it seems my disciple did manage to get his hands on you. So..."

He waved his hand casually, and a thick, dark smoke suddenly enveloped Bakugo, swirling around him.

"Ack! What's going on?" Bakugo cried out, panic rising in his voice as the smoke began to cloud his vision. He struggled against the choking tendrils, but his efforts were futile. Slowly, he slipped further away from you, leaving you isolated and surrounded by the villains.

"Now, you are ours, Y/N," All For One's voice echoed, the finality of his words sending a chill down your spine.

You felt your heart race, a rising sense of dread and determination warring within you. They may have captured you, but you refused to be broken. Gritting your teeth, you steeled your resolve, ready to fight with every fiber of your being.

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"We should bind her, boss. She's awfully strong," Shigaraki said, cracking his neck as he eyed you, his expression a mix of amusement and caution.

You glared daggers at the pale-haired villain, your tail lashing back and forth in frustrated defiance. All For One hummed thoughtfully, then gave a casual wave of his hand.

"This is all for you, Shigaraki. Take her as you please," he said, his tone almost magnanimous.

As the words left his mouth, you suddenly felt an unseen force constricting around you, your body tightening against your will. "Ack! Let me go, you villains!" you shouted, your voice laced with defiance, but it was clear you were now at their mercy.

You struggled against the invisible bindings, your muscles straining as you fought to break free. But the more you resisted, the tighter the force seemed to grip you, sapping your strength.

Shigaraki watched your futile efforts with a twisted grin, clearly reveling in your helplessness. "That's right, little dragon," he purred, "you're ours now."

You snarled in fury, your eyes blazing with defiance even as your body betrayed you. All For One observed the scene with an unsettling calm, his golden eyes gleaming with what could only be described as pride.

"Take her to her new quarters," he instructed Shigaraki. "Make sure she's...comfortable." The emphasis he placed on the last word sent a chill down your spine, and you redoubled your efforts to break free.

But it was no use. The villains' hold on you was too strong, and as they dragged you away, you could only hope that somehow, your friends would find a way to rescue you before it was too late.

You felt a sharp prick in your arm as Toga jammed a needle into your skin, and your vision immediately began to blur and distort. Despite your best efforts, the overwhelming sensation of the sedative started to fog your mind, making it harder to focus.

Toga stepped back, a gleeful giggle escaping her lips. "Oh, she's even fiercer than I thought!" she said, her excitement palpable.

But as the world around you grew increasingly hazy, All For One's ominous presence loomed over you. His grin stretched across his scarred face as he watched you succumb to the effects of the drug.

"Sleep, Y/N," he said, his voice smooth and unsettling. "You'll be fine here with us."

Panic gripped you, but your body refused to obey your commands. The darkness swallowed you, and the last thing you saw was the twisted satisfaction on the villains' faces before everything went black.