A collection of loosely related chapters built around real-life events after the passing of Chester Bennington, told from Mike Shinoda's POV. Implied low-key Bennoda. *Dates included in chapter notes are important.*

After a long time of just watching Chester getting beat up, Mike, who has had a crush on him for a long time, decides to finally help the boy. They discover so much about each other and an unlikely friendship begins to rise. Will Chester finally open up about his past? Will Mike declare his admiration for Chester? [COMPLETED]

Mike is attacked and the future seems unsure. (Trigger warning)

Mike is used to the shitty life with his hardcore drug addict dad, bullied little brother Jason and his very own addictions. Everything seems to get fucked, when memories and troubles come back from the past. Needing to live inside the chaos, nothing seems clear. Until Chester moves from Arizona to the same street as Mike and agrees to be friends with benefits, things start to change. But who said in a good way? ((bennoda fanfiction. depressive. triggering. some violence. lot of drug use.))

Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington are in a loving/happy relationship, but things get tough and keep getting in the way, forcing them to push each other away to keep each other safe. Will their relationship survive through everything they're going through? Written By CharlieSmiler143

[Part One of Three] What started innocently 10 years ago has spiraled into something out of Mike's control, and the secrecy is threatening the security of his relationships both within and outside of the band. Part One of Three. Set during OML/2017/2018. Part One of Confession Series.

[Part Five to Devil's Drop] It's hard being separated from friends by so many miles, but what does that mean for Mike, Chester, Ryan and Jason? If they can figure out a way to live together again, would that solve their problems or just make things more complicated? How close is too close? Boundaries, emotions, and trust are all on the line in this fifth installment of the Devil's series. Bennoda. AU. (A collaboration between lpfan503 and Penelope_Ink)

Mike Shinoda is an ordinary boy with extraordinary talent. He's a great musician and has a bright future in the artistic field. He and his friends, Phoenix, Brad, Rob, and Joe, decide to create a band and hope to make it big. They plan to have their first gig at Brad's final senior party of the year but their plans never surface. Mike gets carried away at the party, drinking out his sober mind and decides to show off at karaoke. Later on in the night, he disappears. Chester Bennington is known as the weird boy at school with a destructive path. He suffers through numerous hardships and is failing all of his classes. He couldn't care less. With no luxuries, friends, or barely the reminisces of a family, Chester's life is falling apart. Except, he can't see how bright of a future he truly has. He has strong vocals and a passion for singing but doesn't believe he can actually make it. With no self esteem, he won't try. How will these boys cross paths?

Mike Shinoda is making a name for himself. He's not just part of Linkin Park anymore, he's a solo artist. While he's experimenting with the rap scene, Chester Bennington passes the time on his own solo material, calling it Dead by Sunrise. Neither of them realize how much they miss Linkin Park - or each other - until Mike's rap persona starts to get in the way of their relationship and the making of what eventually becomes Minutes to Midnight. Bennoda. [Fort Minor/Linkin Park/Dead by Sunrise era] (A collaboration between lpfan503 and Penelope_Ink)

Chester’s a nervous wreck. Mike is always in his thoughts. His band members are keeping secrets from him and Mike is gone. He can’t sleep at night. He’s an emotional hurricane. Will he ever find Mike again and if he does, will he be with the same Mike that he knew before? Will he ever be brave enough to stand up for himself or will he always need to rely on someone else?