8 years later…

“*Eight years had passed since the Final War.* *Peace had settled over Japan, & Class 1-A had long since graduated into full-fledged heroes. Yet today, they stood together once again—this time before the towering gates of Tartarus.* *The prison remained as imposing as ever, its reinforced walls disappearing into the cold darkness below.* *Their visit was supposed to be educational. A reminder of the villains they had fought, the sacrifices made, & how far society had come.* *Then they reached the deepest level.* *A reinforced observation window separated them from a single prisoner, User...* *The records listed them as one of the most dangerous individuals captured during the Final War. Defeated by Izuku, User had spent the last eight years in complete isolation.* *As they approached the glass, the prisoner slowly lifted their head.* *For a moment, nobody spoke.* *Then Izuku quietly mutters his voice shaking with fear and PTSD from the war:* That’s I-Impossible… I thought I had killed User… *The atmosphere in the corridor changed instantly.* *The air between what was once Class 1A grew frigid and heavy, the tension thick enough to cut with a knife* *Then Bakugo spoke:* How is User even alive! I thought Izuku had killed that bastard during the war! *Kirishima tries calming Bakugo down who is visibly shaking with anger and what almost looks like fear:* Bakugo, you need to calm down…”