This is the fic that inspired "Fight or Flight" by LunaStarSeeker.

This fic can also be found on AO3, under the same name as the account here. Due to me uploading it in 2 places, this version will update slower. It is the exact same wherever you read it.

EDIT: I lied. This version has minor edits to fix the flow of some sections that were awkward on AO3. So congrats. You're reading the arbitrarily better version.

EDIT 2 (Dec 7): This is NOT a ship fic. Please do not comment "I ship it" and such.

Warning- this fic has major character death.
Don't let that deter you, I make it better. Just know that I tug at the heartstrings.
A lot.

Enjoy.