Agent Ward's fall from grace leads him on a path no one would've expected of the double agent. Least of all Fitz. Now that they're both prisoners, Fitz has to wonder at the game Ward is playing. Partially a redemption story. Mentions of torture, past abuse, some swearing. Fitz and Ward whump. Officially A/U as of "Scars".
Chapters: 35 -Β
Words: 112,322
Alternate story line that any fan of Agents of SHIELD who wanted to see a Grant Ward redemption arc come from mid season 2 will appreciate. Equal parts psychological thriller, alternate series timeline, and emotional/physical whump. Also, mild spoiler - brings up Wardβs past and is a believable reconciliation between Ward and Fitz.Β















