In a world plunged into chaos by a hellish apocalypse, amidst the hordes of the undead and the ever-present threat of annihilation, Ryujin must survive. She had lost everyone she had ever loved and cared for. Death wasn't an option; no matter how hard she tried. So she had to find something worth living for. Though, she never expected it to be someone. [updates sporadically but regularly.] [also posted on ao3.] [slow burn... really slow burn... like they went out to find the wood and eventually got some but can't light it up because it's wet.]