No Compromise

by Faulty Paragon

Adam Taurus wasn't made in a day. After a lifetime of misfortune, poor decisions, clouded judgements, and lacking guidance, he truly believed he was a hero- that he deserved to be lionized. -Adam's life in canon, from childhood till death, explored through 100 drabbles using the 100 Prompts Challenge.

23. Overwhelming

A/N: T-2 before everything falls apart. Let me know what you think!

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No Compromise

23. Overwhelmed

When he awoke once more, the encounter was over. The humans fled, seeing his powers. They called him a monster again.

He didn't feel like one, though- not at first. He awoke, head in the lap of one of the lieutenants, the kindly woman murmuring, "You awoke your Semblance. Congratulations, Adam."

But when he saw the body of one of the corporals- a friendly young man who had lent Adam clothes to fill out his non-existent wardrobe- the label of 'monster' felt more and more fitting. These people weren't the bloodthirsty Faunus children from the work camps- they were kind. They were home. How could he have let someone he loved die?