tried to find my reflection on the glass (but all i ever saw were the things i lacked)
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for we all have our nightmares (even me, my dear) by writing_addict
Fandoms: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood & Manga, Fullmetal Alchemist - All Media Types
25 Jul 2020
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The nightmares were bearable. Really. If this was the punishment he got for letting his people die, for failing them, for being selfish, then he would happily carry that weight. It was the smallest price to pay for their sacrifice.
He knew he deserved them.
Or: Ling gets slightly more injured than in canon during the Promised Day and winds up in the hospital with the Elrics and the rest of Colonel Mustang's team--while dealing with survivor's guilt, PTSD, and years of pressure to become the ruler of an entire empire.
Now, I don't know about you guys, but that's not great for a teenager's psyche.
Enter Roy Mustang and Riza Hawkeye, determined to be this kid's support for as long as he needs it (and oh boy, does he need it).
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if you're scared of the darkness, i will calm your fear by writing_addict
Fandoms: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood & Manga, Fullmetal Alchemist - All Media Types
04 Aug 2020
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“The gash on his shoulder is infected.”
Roy’s heart sank at the quiet, grim words, blinking several times to force his eyes to focus on Marcoh, who looked tired and so much older than he was. Ling was still a little blurry, but he could see the kid’s lip tremble a bit before he pressed them together and ducked his head, his entire body curved away from the gentle hands probing worriedly at the wound. “It’s gotten worse quite rapidly—and I’d imagine the pain has, too?” This question was directed at Ling, who managed a jerky, unsteady nod in response, his body still tense and wary as Marcoh withdrew and glanced up at Roy. “If it gets much worse, it might need to be amputated.”
Or: Ling reopening the gash on his shoulder during his previous breakdown has some consequences, including but not limited to:
an infection of the wound
heavy introspection on Roy's part
even heavier parental feelings on Roy's part
and more feelings of inadequacy for this tired, burned-out childSeries