I'm a Mike angster, but there's always been something so natural about seeing him in a protective role, especially when it comes to Chester. Mike was, somehow, everything I wanted him to be in this story. Cautious at first, afraid to put anyone in a worse situation than what was already happening; then completely irrational and courageous when he realized who the man was and remembered the horrific stories Chester told him. Whether friends or more than friends, I love the idea of Mike looking out for Chester like that. It makes me happy in the pants.

I'm glad you made this about Chester's childhood attacker, instead of just some random guy breaking into his house. I feel this idea isn't used enough in LP fan fic, for all it's realistic potential - am I the only one who's wondered where this guy is, what he's doing now, if he follows the band and to what extent? I'm thinking not. So I'm glad you used that idea.

I like how so much of their feelings for each other are unexplained, but it somehow all comes across through your writing. The minimal dialogue makes it perfect, in my opinion. No mushy "you're my hero" shit, no cliches about true love realized in moments of sheer terror - you have them say everything that needs saying in the moment but nothing more (“Mike,” he whispered, voice breaking. “Mike.” “It’s okay,” Mike said, softly. “I’ve got you.”), and I love that.

Minor concrit - you have some point of view shifts, here and there. I would watch for that in future stories, as it's an easy thing to overlook. Other than that, I loved it. :)

Amazing, and that wouldn't even do it good... It makes your skin tingle and rise up, especially when that idiot loser was speaking to Chaz...Poor Chaz..in ur fic and because of his wrist...::Waahhhhh::

Anyway, I loved the story I hope I'll see more of your stuff, ::Hands out Chazzy-and-Mikey-shaped cookies::

Hathor...

From the author --

Thank you so much to everybody that reviewed - I'm new to posting fics on this site, so I'm very relieved and happy for your kind words. You have no idea what they mean to me! =)

To answer your questions, this was written as a standalone, and right now I have no plans to continue it. However, the muses are fickle, and may strike unexpectedly, so you never know. ;)

Thank you all again!

Ahh, you almost had me in tears. That was beautiful. :) Amazing work.

This is amazing... It was very interesting.

Will there be more?

Oh, please let there be... I want to find out what happens.

It was very good. :)

Yeah Mike! Woo! You beat that bastard's ass!

You planning on taking this anywhere?

I thank you so much for putting that Benoda/Child Molestation warning before your fic. That gives me so much respect for you, because I don't like reading slashes, and sometimes I'll like a chapter of something "unmarked" halfway through and have it spoiled.

Go Mike, for that major ass kicking!!!

Are you planning on taking this story further?

I really enjoyed it, good work!

I loved this!! are you gonna write more?

Wow~~That was really good!I love this~

Great job~=D

This was a very good read. I enjoyed it a lot! I'm proud of Mike for what he did. :]]

Good luck with the challenge!

Woah that was a really good story! :D I loved it!

-VP