mcfly july 2023 || day 17 "I suppose it was destiny."
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“Draw.”
Marty hesitated.
Never considered the future, poor Martin, God rest his soul.
But he was; Doc’s name reappeared on the tombstone photograph in the saloon. If he didn’t do something, they’d kill him.
Marty’s vision reddened seeing Doc held against his will. The corner of Buford’s mouth twitched with an unpleasant smile, blinding Marty’s better judgment.
He fired.
The recoil kicked back his wrist more than expected, but Marty maintained his hold.
Onlookers gasped so loudly that Tannen’s confidence in Eastwood’s unreliable aim made him search for blood or an entry wound.
Doc slumped in Buck and Ceegar’s arms.
Oh hey, I got around to elaborating on this one a bit!
By Accident or Design
Chapter 1 || Aim for the Heart
Fandom: Back to the Future || Rating: M (Major Character Death, Gun Violence) || Genre: Gen, Tragedy, Angst || Summary: When Doc's name reappears on the tombstone photograph in the Palace Saloon — and their escape attempt fails — Marty thinks he has no choice but to duel Buford Tannen to save Doc's life. Little does he know that his decision to do so is the very reason Doc's name reappeared.