So, after many years, I've returned to this story. It's the first fanfic I ever wrote, really. I mostly write on AO3 now, so I decided I'd rewrite and update this fic there (under the same title The Red Resurgence, although my author name there is inbetweenfractals.) Hopefully I can finish it in a satisfactory way.
To anyone who has stuck with me this far, holy crap. Thank you. I hope you enjoy the new version!