It was supposed to be a simple shakedown cruise. It was so much more. She was supposed to be his Commanding Officer. She became so much more. How could Kaidan Alenko know this one mission would change his life so completely? How could he know this one woman would alter the course of his future so fully? Shenko from the beginning; ME1-ME3; Cover Image by CocaineJia from DeviantArt

She never expected to be more than an Imperial City street rat, but an accident of birth shoved her into the center of events that would rip Morrowind apart. For two centuries she's run from the guilt of destroying her adopted home and all she loved. Fate caught her in Skyrim. Now Almsi is realizing the ancient words 'dragon-born and far-star marked' have more than one meaning.

Irina Coldstorm has tried to forget about the fact that she is the Dragonborn. She is no hero and she's terrified of dragons, for good reason! All she wants is a family and somewhere to belong. She finds that among the Thieves Guild. But can she avoid her destiny forever? And will a certain red-haired thief be willing to let her go? (More description in author's note.)

Long after the Arishok leaves Kirkwall and Hawke behind, she and Sebastian enter into an amicable yet loveless betrothal as they attempt to retake Starkhaven. But the road to the throne isn't easy, and neither is such an arrangement. Extended cameo by everyone's favorite Antivan elf.

The revolution has succeeded but the republic has not. Les Amis have scattered and Enjolras has left the country, leaving Grantaire without a pillar to lean on. In a simple room in Paris two souls meet and, among other things, talk.

Elissa feels she is despoiled and unfit to be a lady. Alistair believes he is only fit to follow. Will they find themselves when they find each other or will they both lose everything? Rated M for violence and explicit sex. Elissa/Alistair, Fergus, October 12, 2015: I have edited/rewritten much of this story and completed it.

A sequel to Shelter. Post-game adventure of the reclaiming of Starkhaven.

Two nobles cast out from nobility seek to exist in a post-Blight world. Nathaniel Howe, Elizabeth Cousland.

An exiled Alistair has been hiding in Orlais. Three years after the Blight's end he has been summoned back to Ferelden by Queen Anora. Still angry with Elissa, he seeks her out for answers, only to find she isn't the same woman he left behind.

When Enjolras gets trailed by a police spy on his way to drop off contraband at Courfeyrac's apartment late at night, they need to manufacture an innocent reason for his presence there. Courfeyrac/Enjolras.

The new sovereigns of Ferelden have their work cut out for them. Amidst an arranged marriage, exasperating politics and the rebuilding of their country, a new threat is looming. A dark ritual performed to save their lives, did not turn out as planned, and now an evil Old God has been reborn . . . with all the old hatreds. Part 2 of 3.

The Rebellion didn't start with a bang, but with a whisper. — Anakin/Padmé, Leia, Han, Luke.

What she needed most was a different life, an escape from destiny, and the Thieves Guild was the perfect place to start. Nord F!Dragonborn x Brynjolf - Rated M as of Ch. 4

Mead is best when shared in laughter and good company. A collection of one-shots between Farkas and the newcomer Mara.

Penelo and Larsa had been friends for nearly four years when one fateful morning, Penelo found herself on the other end of a situation she never imagined for herself. Desperate and frightened, she fled Archades, and her friendship with the emperor grew strained. Now, a year later, Ashe summons her to the Rabanastren Palace. She has news for Penelo. News and orders.

Two years later, the courier is having second thoughts about siding with the NCR. Accidentally stumbling into the manhunt for a disgraced Frumentarius forces her hand. But is it the voice of Mars, or just massive head trauma? Either way, the die is cast.

When Lorelai, Queen of Ferelden and Warden-Commander, finds herself in the worst trouble of her life since the Blight, it's up to her old companions and her Wardens to come together to aid her...and keep her King from getting himself killed in the process

The last of the Amis left standing, Enjolras and Grantaire prepare to rejoin the fight for freedom, extending an invitation to Marius to stand with them. One-shot, same universe as "To Follow".

Sequel to Worth of a Man. Life goes on for Enjolras and Grantaire and as might be expected, it doesn't take long before a problem presents itself to stir things up. This time it's in the form of Adrien's little cousin.

In the wake of the Landsmeet, Alistair and Lady Cousland come to grips with their decisions and try to meet the Blight. Note: Not updated, just broken into chapters for reading convenience. Some minor edits.

Courfeyrac teaches Enjolras to dance. A one-shot prequel for "To Follow", written for ColonelDespard as thanks for an amazing piece of fanart.

"If things were perfect, we wouldn't have met." Blossoming love with a little trial and error. AU! Rating changed to M for future content.

They were ready to die, but Paris wasn't ready to let them all go. Grantaire drags a grievously wounded Enjolras from the barricade and struggles to keep him alive as Enjolras slides between the living and the dead.

Theirs was a fragile friendship, that fell apart for the sake of an arranged marriage . . . to each other. As the new King and Queen of Ferelden, nothing is easy, and one Dark Promise may threaten to ruin their kingdom and their very souls. Part 1 of 3.

[Burden: A difficult or worrying responsibility or duty.] Shirl Cousland is already familiar with the idea of duty and what a burden it can be on her plans. When she and Alistair become the only living Grey Wardens in Ferelden, she takes up the mantel of Grey to stop the Blight, but at what the cost to her own personal quest: Revenge.

This story follows what happens to Alistair and Lya, Ferelden and the Grey Wardens after the events in DAO and DAOA. EDIT: Chapter 46 has been fixed!

In whom do we seek shelter? Sebastian and Hawke, figuring things out over the course of a story. NSFW after Ch. 14.

"I love not the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness. I love only that which they defend." - J.R.R. Tolkien. A collection of short stories featuring Sebastian and Elsa Hawke.

What happened when, aged 16, it was time for Sapphire to return to Ingo. Watch as her relationship with Faro turns into something more, and she watches her Earth family fall apart when they lose her. Rated T for safety. Up for adoption!

Twenty-six moments in the life of Anora Theirin, née mac Tir. Written for the character alphabet challenge.

Courier number Six is the center of unwanted attention as every power in the Mojave scrambles to figure out her forgotten identity. What will she choose?

Historian Link Masters knows plenty about the great legendary heroes, but once legend becomes reality, he finds out how much he still doesn't know. Evil threatens, and Hyrule must rely on a shadow who remembers what has been forgotten, a somewhat redeemed sorcerer, and the soul of a hero. Can a historian be a hero? [dropped in favor of rewrite; see last chapter notes for details]

Series of in-game drabble fics for Saoirse Hawke and Anders from Dragon Age 2. These have been going into Some Assembly Required, but I think they need their own story. I'll rearrange them soon-ish :D.

Hadvar/F!D-born - smut/fluff! The Dragonborn is one tough lady - questions of her ability to go toe-to-toe with her male counterparts are long gone, along with any memory of her femininity. That is until Hadvar spots a familiar face at a festival...

Collection of one-shots featuring Anders and Theodora Amell.

Elissa Cousland accepted defeat when Alistair left her after the Landsmeet. Seeking a prisoner in Denerim as a new recruit, she looks to Alistair for assistance. Instead, she finds herself framed, covered in blood, hovering over the body of the new Queen.

It started as a friendship and grew to much more as they fought together to save Ferelden. Each had to make sacrifices, but will Alistair ever realize just how much she gave up? Rated M for future content. Please R&R!

Enjolras, Grantaire and the aftermath of June 6, 1832

A series of prompts written for various peoples and various communities and for everything else! Set in all my universes and involving all my characters, although I will specify when they are not Fractures related.

With Amaranthine safe, Maggie Amell hopes she can finally focus on rebuilding the order and her home. Obviously nothing in her life could ever be that simple. Postgame, with lots of OCs. Spoilers for Origins/Awakening

Before Maggie Amell became the Warden Commander she was just a big-mouthed mage happy for any chance to leave the Circle. Being a Grey Warden isn't easy, but it's certainly better than the tower! Set in the Never Boring/Apostates of Amaranthine universe

First Fan Fic - please be gentle - SPOILER ALERT - Amell/Cullen after the blight - I see everyone putting in disclaimers, so I too make no claim to Dragon Age

Commander Shepard finds herself back on the Citadel after completing the Suicide Mission. When Kaidan finds her, they attempt to close old wounds and figure out what they have between them. One Shot. Takes place before Mass Effect 3, after Mass Effect 2.

Post Mark of the Assassin, Hawke is jealous at the fact Sebastian told her he couldn't be intimate with her due to his vows, but he has no problem flirting with her little sister. She plans naughty revenge. Kink-meme fill, mature content.

If Cosette's note had not fallen into the wrong hands, Marius would have met her the night before she and Valjean left for England. But the barricade would never have had its saviour, leaving Enjolras to make a life or death decision. More info inside!

There is nothing Loghain Mac Tir would not do for his country, but an arranged marriage with a woman half his age is the last thing he thought might be required. Canon-based AU with Elissa as eldest. Spoilers for The Stolen Throne and The Calling.

Sometimes when life falls apart, love falls into place. Dragon Age II, post game. Female mage Hawke & Sebastian centric story

Solara Hawke has managed to fall in love at first sight, contrary to her practical nature, with a man who she can never have. Surely he will never return her feelings? Or will he? Companion piece to A Passing Glance. F. Hawke POV only.

Enjolras, seeking to become a true son of the Republic, finds that being a friend of the abased is very different from being one of them. Unfinished, and may remain so.

A "how they met" AU of Malcolm Hawke and Leandra Amell. This is a prequil of sorts to my fic Leap, but since it's set a couple decades before you don't have to follow both. Originally written for the Bioware Big Bang.

Life is made up of moments. They define us and our relationships with others. Ficlet series featuring moments which define Will and Bran's relationship after they meet back up at university. Slash, Bran/Will, Will/Bran.

Now that Kirkwall has been restored, the Reluctant Viscountess seeks out the once Exiled Prince, wondering if his offer still stands. Rated M for future chapters.

"Watch for that moment...and when it comes, do not hesitate to leap." Malina has spent her life hiding from the Templars, but she's starting to realize fear can be just as much a prison as the Circle. Eventual mage f!Hawke/Anders, DA2 spoilers

A collection of prompts from da tentparty kinkmeme. Includes slashfic and heavily sexual themes that are pretty different from my normal stuff. Nearly always with Anders, but some others will no doubt turn up later on!

The new queen swears to do things differently to her brother. She intends to save the people without stooping to Logan's level. However, leading a country is much harder than it seems.

Joly discovers that Enjolras is farouche

She was the heroine, so where was her happy ending? // He was the only one to survive, so he didn't expect a happy ending. - Amell/Cullen

It was to her tune that Albion would dance, what she commanded they would obey. But to the man who was her brother, she was but a lonely dancer. And so he stepped in once more to continue the dance beside her. Thematic Char.Study Princess Rose and Logan

AU: What if the battle at Ostagar had been a victory instead of a defeat? What if the Tower of Ishal had not been breached by the darkspawn, and Loghain hadn't abandoned the king and Wardens to their fate? F!Tabris/Alistair/Loghain/Cailan/Duncan

Five years after the defeat of the Archdemon, Alistair and Elissa are brought together by a common threat, and must try to know each other again in the roles of their new lives.

Kiann Surana, one of the Heroes of Ferelden, learns that even a solver of problems various and sundry can't fix everything, particularly when fate takes over. Sequel to Problems Various and Sundry.

Death, betrayal, redemption, a motley crew of Wardens and at least five different kinds of darkspawn behind each corner. A typical day in Amaranthine for Sarah Cousland. I hopped on the FemCousland/Nathaniel-bandwagon and it feels good. Reviews welcomed.

An Awakening novelization. Chapter Eleven: Anders considers his options.

A collection of one-shots set in the Apostates of Amaranthine universe. Chapter 23: Anders and Oghren show Nathaniel the best way to deal with a hopeful recruit.

Four years after the Blight, the king of Ferelden decides to marry the woman he loves, but what are the consequences of this decision? Sequel to What Comes Next, but a summary is provided. Includes political intrigue, kidnappings, rescues/escapes.

Primarily a Cullen/Surana angsty romance, no coherent plot, follows the timeline of the game, roughly.

Trials and tribulations of a teenage Enjolras discovering how ideals are put into practice. Written as a Christmas present for Col. Despard.

The Chantry is suspicious of the Wardens. Anders and Neria find out things about their pasts. Apostates and Malificar abound. Alistair faces political challenges. I am temporarily unable to write summaries. Set in the Losses/Consequences universe.

No longer the Warden-Commander of Ferelden, Brianna Theirin returns to a normal life in the Ferelden Court. But just how normal can life be for a Queen and a Grey Warden? With her tainted blood, she can never lead a normal life...or can she?

When Moira wished for an adventure of her own, this was not what she had planned. Sequel to Someone Like You and prequel to A Rush to the Start

Amilia returns to the Circle from the final battle. It's the only place she has left that gives her meaning. Until fate gives her another reason. Six years later her future and the future of others hangs in the balance, can she trust her again?

One of the unlikeliest happy-ever-afters of all. Final chapter AU, E/R slash Chapter 12: Enjolras and Grantaire, Wedding Night

A collection of short stories from the first, second and third games. These are the stories of the minor characters, the shadows of the Hero's light. They are family, friends, ancestors, descendents. They are unknown, untold, and finally unlocked.

We never really know how important our decisions are until we decide to see what happens if we don't make them. Grantaire is about to discover just how much he is worth. The problem is, he is also about to lose everything he loves in the process.

AU. The last time Elena saw her, she'd fried Fergus' eyebrows, only to be taken away to the Circle. There's nothing like civil war, treachery, & Blights to bring two friends back together after 10 years. An assortment of companions just add to the fun. ON HOLD - Currently undergoing revision and eventual re-post.

The blight ended a year and a half ago, but Fergus has not begun to let go of his past. He learns of his sister's betrayal at the same time that life becomes even more complicated. How can he rebuild his heart and family? Part of the Choices universe.

Things never happen they way we envision them. Commander Jane Shepard was victory against the Reapers, a normal life with Kaiden Alenko, and adventures aboard the Normandy. But it's never that easy.

Disclaimer: Bioware owns everything Mass Effect 1&2 and beyond and all the character therein. This is my idea of could have happen to my Shepard. This starts on the evening that she became a Spectre. Shenko. Have fun. Spoilers Warning it's Sappy!

Every relationship has to start somewhere. A prequel to A Rush to the Start. *Nov. 13, 2010: all chapters have been edited.*

Despite being ruggedly handsome, Alistair sometimes has a problem with following through with the ladies. Installments vary from humor to angst and a little bit of everything in between.

After the pain of "Duty" and the trials of "Duty's Journey" Elinora Cousland has finally returned to Alistair & is ready to take up command of the Wardens of Ferelden. But the ghosts of the past will not stay quiet & something new is on the rise...R&R!

Sequel to Choices. F!Cousland/Nathaniel. Their choices led them to one another, and now they find themselves dealing with the repercussions of their decisions. If only they could just deal with Darkspawn and ignore the rest ...

In "As You Wish", they made a promise to each other. But betrayals and blights change people...is there anything left to salvage? Elissa and Nathaniel rediscover each other, and try to come to terms with their shared pasts and their uncertain futures.

Also known as "Blight and Peace". A lifelong story arc of those who become Ferelden's two remaining Grey Wardens. My attempt to connect some of the canon plot points, plus a hopefully more realistic outcome post-Blight. Bent canon rather than true AU.

A/U: FemCousland has lost everyone, but a reunion with the only man she has ever loved will turn things around for her and hopefully lead to even happier events for both of them.

Lya Cousland's decisions at the Landsmeet had lasting repercussions for both herself and the man she loves. Can lovers parted by betrayal ever find each other again? Edit: Story has been rewritten and expanded a bit.

From the personal correspondences of Amelia, Commander of the Grey in Ferelden, during the time of the Fifth Blight

The Chantry and the Grey Wardens of Ferelden have crossed paths and some templars have died. The Chantry wishes to reign in the Grey Wardens. Neria Surana and Anders fight for their independence. They become the Grey Warden Liberation Front of Ferelden.

Alistair and F!Cousland lose the duel to Loghain at the Landsmeet.

Two years before Rendon Howe betrays his king, Nathaniel returns from the Free Marches with a purpose.

Rumours abound: the Omega 4 relay has been used, and signs lead to Shepard being involved somehow. Someone has to investigate, and who better than one of Shepard's former crew? Of course, that's just the start of strange goings-on.

A one-shot tied to my Letters to Fergus; two very different Wardens learn that they are not so very different, and that reaching out can help one heal

All she wanted was a well-deserved rest after saving Ferelden, but it looked like her newly appointed status of Warden-Commander was going to postpone that. And then there was him to consider. Anders/fem Cousland. Spoilers for Awakening.

After everything that's happened between them, can two people find their way back to the beginning? Nathaniel Howe/Moira Cousland claim written for the LJ community 30 hugs.

SPOILER WARNINGS - Takes place at the end of Awakenings. Alistair's duty to the throne and Ferelden and Gabriella Cousland's duty to the Grey Wardens demands that their story ends, but can true love ever end or be denied.

"It's not how you die that's important," he said. "It's how you live." Nine moments in Duncan's life.

Alistair/Maric *Spoilers for Stolen Throne and Calling Novels* In the Temple of Andraste, Alistair goes through the gauntlet and meets a figure from his past.

Post-game. After the Blight, Alistair is crowned King and Elissa Cousland lies dead. But when mages retrieve her from the Fade and she is discovered alive; Alistair, Wynne, Zevran, Lelina, and Elissa all must face the consequences of tearing the Veil.

Aedan escaped Highever but his family lie dead Now he must gather an army destroy the horde and retake his home. As Alistair helps him to heal the friendship between the two wardens grows stronger. Will it become something more? M!Cousland/Alistair slash

A collection of moments in the lives of four people, and how these events made them a family. F!Cousland/N.Howe/Oghren/Anders

Purely speculative Anders childhood story - from birth to when he enters the Tower. Set in the Losses/Consequences/Of Wardens and Mages universe.

A collection of snippets in no particular order regarding the newly recruited Lady Erilys Cousland and the Grey Warden Alistair. **Heavy Game Spoilers**

He is to be her guard, and possibly her executioner. He shouldn't want to be here, yet as he followed her throughout Ferelden...Cullen could not think of anywhere else he would rather be.

We all make choices every day in life. Some are more difficult than others. Those choices, in part or full, can take us to interesting places. Rated M for later chapters.

An A/U version of Origins, based upon Amell's POV. It will travel into Awakening, based upon Cullen's POV when completed. Cullen is conscripted along with Amell, so this is their story as they lead lives as Grey Wardens! Enjoy!

Sequel to "Duty." Alistair & Elinora must walk their paths apart & only by fulfilling their duties can they reunite. Rated M for sex & violence. Thanks everyone who had followed, favorited, alerted and reviewed!

Post-Game: Origins! Alistair sacrifices himself, Loghain becomes Warden Commander and Amell is forced to return to the Tower under the orders of Anora. So all in all there will be some fluff, some humor and some defiant Cullen moments to come! So enjoy!

A fire isn't out until the embers have gone cold. A sequel to The Blanket. Anders and Tavia Tabris have relocated to Orlais. They're ready to begin a family and a life of peace, but a choice is never made without suffering the consequences.

After months spent in hiding Elissa Cousland finds a new Ferelden -- with a Grey Warden usurping Queen Anora's throne. AU

Neria Amell defeated the Archdemon, and saved all of Thedas. Trouble continues to follow her wherever she goes. Spoilers for DA:O and Awakening. Neria/Alistair, Neria/?

They risked everything and gave their hearts to one another. So what happens when one of them goes mad ? How far would you go to save the one you loved ? to save them from themselves ? A tale of Cullen and Surana.

Nathaniel Howe and Warden-Commander Cousland meet under less than ideal circumstances. **Awakening spoilers**.

Beginning right after the Battle for the Citadel, and the end of Mass Effect 1. Continuing into and beyond Mass Effect 2. Two years is a long time for some people. For others, it is a blink of the eye.

Symphony-fic in a single movement: of Beethoven, Napoleon, and the trials of Marius Pontmercy. Composed to celebrate the memory of a great man.

They carry back bright to the coiner the mintage of man - The lads that will die in their glory and never be old.

Post OoT. For LJ's 30kisses community. Thirty glimpses of the life Link and Dark Link make for themselves after the fall of Ganon. Link x Dark Link

At the end of X-Wing : Solo Command a certain Kirney Slane sent a holo to Lieutenant Myn Donos, New Republic Starfighter Command. Their story ended there, rather abruptly. This is a hopefully realistic take on them meeting again.