'This is exactly why Ravka can't have nice things, Nazyalensky.' Nikolai's face darkened. 'They always get broken.' 'We all have to break, Nikolai, so we can see what we're made of on the inside.' / Set after the bell tower scene in KoS. Nikolai is injured and refuses help. This is the punishment he deserves, for hurting Zoya, for endangering Ravka, for all of it. KoS spoilers.
Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,457 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/29 - Zoya, Nikolai L. - Complete