Sentinel (BNHA x OC)

17: Threads of Defiance

In the expansive testing chamber, bathed in harsh fluorescent light, All For One's imposing figure loomed over Yaze, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of anticipation and sadistic delight. Garaki observed from the elevated viewing area, a cold smirk playing across his lips as he watched the unfolding spectacle. A Nomu stood motionless in the other side of the room.

"All right, Yaze," All For One's voice carried through the chamber, authoritative and tinged with a hint of amusement. "It's time to put your new abilities to the test."

Yaze remained silent, his jaw set in defiance as he met All For One's gaze with steely determination.

All For One's smile widened behind his mask, a spark of amusement flickering in his eyes. "Once more, Yaze," he urged, his voice dripping with mock patience. "Show us what you're capable of."

Yaze held his ground, his resolve unwavering. "I won't," he declared, his voice firm.

A twisted smile tugged at the corners of All For One's lips, his eyes alight with cruel satisfaction. "Ah, how delightful," he murmured, relishing in Yaze's resistance. "It seems you're not quite ready to cooperate."

He took a step closer to Yaze, his presence imposing. "But rest assured, Yaze, you will cooperate," he said, his voice low and menacing. "One way or another."

With a flick of his hand, he unleashed the waiting Nomu. With a deafening roar, the Nomu lunged forward, its monstrous form hurtling towards Yaze with savage intent. Yaze braced himself, his heart pounding in his chest as he prepared to face the creature without relying on the powers forced upon him by his captors.

As the Nomu closed in, Yaze's resolve hardened. He refused to yield to the pressure of his captors' demands, determined to defy their expectations at every turn. With a steely glare, he focused solely on his innate abilities, refusing to succumb to the temptation of using the quirks bestowed upon him against his will.

The Nomu's strikes were relentless, each blow driving Yaze further back. But he stood firm, his movements fueled by sheer determination as he evaded the creature's attacks with skillful precision.

With each passing moment, Yaze's defiance grew stronger. He refused to become a pawn in his captors' twisted game, drawing upon the strength of his Biomorph Quirk to hold his own against the monstrous creature.

Ujiko's frustration boiled over as he watched Yaze refuse to utilize the quirks bestowed upon him by their experiments. "This is intolerable!" he exclaimed, his voice tinged with anger. "We've invested so much time and effort into enhancing your capabilities, and yet you refuse to cooperate!"

All For One, observing the exchange from his vantage point, narrowed his eyes in displeasure. With a wave of his hand, he signaled for the Nomu to cease its assault on Yaze.

Turning his attention to Yaze, All For One's expression darkened. "As amusing as your defiance may be, we cannot afford to waste any more time," he stated, his tone dripping with malice. "You leave me no choice. If you won't comply willingly, then I'll have to resort to more persuasive methods."

A sinister smile played across All For One's lips as he delivered his ultimatum. "Consider this your final warning," he warned, his voice low and menacing. "If you don't start cooperating, your friend Ragdoll will suffer the consequences."

Yaze's fists clenched at his sides as rage coursed through him, his eyes blazing with fury. "What did you do to her?" he demanded, his voice trembling with emotion. "Where is she? I swear to God if you've laid a finger on her-"

All For One raised a hand, cutting off Yaze's tirade before it could escalate further. "Calm yourself, Yaze," he said, his tone deceptively mild. "As of right now, she remains unharmed, albeit in a comatose state. The only thing I've done to her is taken her quirk."