I've been working on this one for a couple weeks now, and with help from @bluecrowsfly, @eminence-front, and @suppenzeit, I have turned it into something I'm proud of. This is a Syd/Rick/Roger fic attempting to seriously grapple with Syd's issues as well as depict a different way for Rick and Roger's relationship to develop. I really hope you enjoy it :)
Fire and Water (Bare Writers) (8191 words) by Monarchetype
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Pink Floyd (Band)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Syd Barrett/Roger Waters, Syd Barrett/Richard Wright, Roger Waters/Richard Wright
Characters: Syd Barrett (Musician), Roger Waters, Richard Wright (Musician)
Additional Tags: Other minor appearances from David Nick and Lucifer Sam, POV Syd Barrett (Musician), Autistic Syd Barrett, Ambiguously Schizoaffective Syd Barrett, Attempt at realistic depiction of Syd's mental struggles, under-negotiated polyamory, Disability, Self-Destructive Behavior, more content warnings in the notes, internalized ableism, unreality, Hallucinations, Synesthesia, Angst with a Hopeful Ending
Summary:
Syd, Roger, and Rick, in the wake of Syd's breakdown. Love is not enough to fix everything. They try their best regardless.