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A Blessing by GeordieLass reviews
A Chelsie fic set during Series 4, although the story will detour from canon. Mrs Hughes receives an unexpected blessing. Will it help to bring the Housekeeper and Butler closer together? Certainly, their lives will never be the same again. Hope you enjoy x
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 63 - Words: 116,479 - Reviews: 1788 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 8/25 - Published: 4/12/2017 - C. Carson, E. Hughes, Charlie
Authors Of Our Own Fate by Mr. Chaos reviews
When Matthew suddenly finds his soul transported nearly a decade into the past, before Downton, before the War, and before Mary, he realizes that he has been given a chance to change his past and make his life and those around him better. How will the Crawleys and the servants of Downton react to a Matthew who knows all their secrets and is determined to win his happy ending?
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 36 - Words: 261,241 - Reviews: 571 - Favs: 263 - Follows: 394 - Updated: 8/18 - Published: 1/1/2018 - Matthew C., Mary C., Sybil C., T. Branson
Say You Won't Let Go by MatthewsMary reviews
Set in Modern Day London, Mary is married to Richard Carlisle and they live in the heart of London, Matthew is a lawyer , though still resides on Downton Abbey. After a run in at a Downton harvest party, Matthew has his suspicions on Richard's treatment of her. Will he fight to get his first love back? Twists and Turns arise, but will love always win?
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 80 - Words: 186,787 - Reviews: 171 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 7/22 - Published: 2/3 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
The Gift by ameliapemerson reviews
A Mary and Matthew World War I love story. A what if based in part on the plot of The Ticket.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 42 - Words: 198,710 - Reviews: 534 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 76 - Updated: 7/19 - Published: 9/23/2017 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Passage by MsMenna reviews
Eleven years after his miraculous recovery and return to Downton, Matthew Crawley is enjoying his just desserts. Blessed with an enviable marriage, two healthy children and Downton standing strong, it seems his good fortune knows no bounds. Then a request made by Martha Levinson, his wife Mary's American grandmother, results in rough waters ahead that will be hard to navigate.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 78,616 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 7/6 - Published: 3/11/2018 - [Matthew C., Mary C.] Anna S., T. Branson
Pathways by dashabout reviews
Seven years after Matthew married Lavinia, Mary is living in London. She has moved on with her life, but things are about to change in ways she never expected.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 51 - Words: 193,766 - Reviews: 510 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 112 - Updated: 6/16 - Published: 9/2/2016 - Matthew C., Mary C.
The Center of My Heart by lilyrowan1 reviews
If two people love each other, why can't they be together? An AU based on canon and written for MM Celebration Day. Thank you, Patsan! All credit toJulian Fellowes for creating these wonderful characters and Michelle Dockery and Dan Stevens for bringing them to life.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 49 - Words: 310,039 - Reviews: 817 - Favs: 162 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 3/29 - Published: 3/29/2014 - [Mary C., Matthew C.] - Complete
Downton Academy: A Sequel by chelsie fan reviews
Follow-up to Downton Academy. Modern AU. Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes are the newly engaged headmaster and headmistress of Downton Academy, a private school founded and owned by Robert Crawley. Now that our favorite characters have finally gotten together, what's in store? Engagement, wedding, honeymoon, and beyond!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 18 - Words: 51,285 - Reviews: 375 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 12/29/2018 - Published: 3/2/2016 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
A Bad Review by Chelsie Dagger reviews
Modern AU version of 'cooking fiasco'. This is the result of a bet between myself and ChelsieFan. Disclaimer: I do not own any part of the Downton franchise...sadly.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 62,738 - Reviews: 278 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 45 - Updated: 12/6/2018 - Published: 10/3/2016 - [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
Miracles Happen by Anne O' the Island reviews
When Lady Mary dies at the age of 100, she is sent back to the beginning to 'make things right.' And she certainly does, with one hundred years of life experience, and most of the twentieth century under her belt, turning Downton―and its occupants―on their heads.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 22,009 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 247 - Updated: 11/28/2018 - Published: 1/7/2018 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Together by LauraRoslinForever reviews
Almost six years after the events of Everything, Robin and Regina Locksley are back and packing up their family about to take a two week trip to Robin's home in England for Olivia's sixteenth birthday. Life's gotten a bit busier as their family continues to grow, and a few unexpected confessions await them, but it's nothing they can't handle as long as they're together.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 74,707 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 92 - Updated: 11/26/2018 - Published: 3/21/2018 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished by grayautumnsky13 reviews
When Regina Mills is accused of witchcraft, Robin-a complete stranger to her-refuses to let her hang. Set during the Salem Witch Trials.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 15,172 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 11/3/2018 - Published: 10/21/2018 - [Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood]
If Things Were Different by magfreak reviews
What if Robert had squandered Cora's fortune before the Titanic sank? What if Matthew had inherited the money needed to save Downton before he became the heir? What if Tom had made something of himself before he met Sybil? An alternate Downton universe set in season one that explores how Sybil and Tom's relationship would have developed if they'd met under different circumstances.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 56 - Words: 353,953 - Reviews: 951 - Favs: 344 - Follows: 460 - Updated: 10/30/2018 - Published: 1/17/2013 - [Sybil C., T. Branson] [Mary C., Matthew C.]
An Affair to Remember by grayautumnsky13 reviews
When a snow storm strikes, Robin Locksley and Regina Regina Mills–two strangers–find themselves trapped together at a country inn, and ovemer the course of their time together, they find themsleves slowly but surely falling in love. But what will happen once the storm passes?
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 56,578 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 9/22/2018 - Published: 12/24/2017 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood - Complete
All That Is Left Unsaid by audreyslove reviews
For #OQAngstFest Prompts: 2, 11, 15, 12
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 15,847 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 8/12/2018 - Published: 8/10/2018 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood
The Governess by asukane reviews
Escaping a life of boredom and duty, Mary leaves her wealth behind to gain a new life and start again. When she moves to an estate on the Cornish coast, working as a governess for a young boy, she finds herself employed by a certain Mr Crawley whose strange way of life intrigues and confounds her. Their innocent world is turned upside down when both their pasts return to haunt them
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 37,766 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 8/5/2018 - Published: 12/18/2017 - [Matthew C., Mary C.]
Love Alters Not by Andromeda and the Sea Monster reviews
Sequel to All That Matters. Mary and Matthew have been married for over two years, and although there is one thing they want very much that is missing from their lives, their love is as strong as ever and they have never been happier. But will they ever have what they both long for? (This story won't really make sense unless you've read All That Matters).
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 116,619 - Reviews: 173 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 7/29/2018 - Published: 8/30/2016 - Matthew C., Mary C.
A Chance to Make Things Right by RosetheRiveter reviews
What if Matthew hadn't met Lavinia? How might things have been different? Essentially a S2 AU from 1915, based on what might have happened if Mary and Matthew had met on the train from London to Downton in 1916. A fix-it of sorts, while still staying true to the characters, keeping Lavinia alive as well as introducing a couple original characters.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 9 - Words: 18,447 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 76 - Updated: 6/26/2018 - Published: 1/4/2018 - [Mary C., Matthew C.] [OC, Lavinia S.]
The Hungover Games by Lala Kate reviews
A night now hazy brings two people together under circumstances that are not quite ideal.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 19 - Words: 108,161 - Reviews: 239 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 75 - Updated: 6/22/2018 - Published: 3/2/2014 - Mary C., C. Blake
World on Fire (Part Three) by Brojled reviews
Part III of the "Renewed" series. Many of the old characters, many new ones revolving around the Abbey that we know so well. The romance, drama and intrigue continue. Part III tells the story of the three oldest Grandchildren, George, Sybbie and Marigold, as the world again sees a great war begin. It begins in 1939... Chapter Twelve is now posted... Their world is on fire...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 32,302 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 5/14/2018 - Published: 7/7/2015 - Mary C., T. Branson, Sybbie B., George C.
Unsinkable by Rap541 reviews
The show started with the sinking of the Titanic. What if more of the Crawley family was on board the Titanic? I'm following more of a movie Titanic storyline than a historical retelling. Spoiler! The ship MAY hit an iceberg and some people MAY screw in a Renault! :D
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Suspense - Chapters: 10 - Words: 29,014 - Reviews: 121 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 5/10/2018 - Published: 9/8/2017 - Matthew C., Mary C., Sybil C., T. Branson
Things Hidden by Lala Kate reviews
S2 AU with elements of canon. Repeated meetings and misunderstandings forge a rocky path to be traversed.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 19 - Words: 80,272 - Reviews: 431 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 169 - Updated: 4/29/2018 - Published: 8/26/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C.
An Unexpected Fate by chelsie fan reviews
Sometimes, fate deals an unfortunate hand, and all seems lost. But even the darkest cloud has a silver lining.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 8 - Words: 23,484 - Reviews: 192 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 3/31/2018 - Published: 10/8/2017 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
The Nightwatch by Lala Kate reviews
Two unlikely survivors—a soldier and a singer—meet in a night club as London falls under siege. Matthew/Mary AU set in WW II. Part 1 of "In Love and War", a collaborative effort with piperholmes and queenlovett.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 14,167 - Reviews: 102 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 68 - Updated: 3/8/2018 - Published: 9/15/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C.
For Love of a Queen and a Thief by Lala Kate reviews
A series of Outlaw Queen drabbles I have been posting on tumblr. Some are connected, some are not. :) I hope you enjoy all of them.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 42 - Words: 39,737 - Reviews: 148 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 2/25/2018 - Published: 7/27/2014 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood
From End to Beginning by Lala Kate reviews
A summer romance tucked away in the past has repercussions that make themselves felt twenty-one years later. In fulfillment of a prompt received on tumblr: OQ teen pregnancy
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 17,237 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 2/14/2018 - Published: 6/11/2015 - Henry Mills, Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood
Irish Coffee by Lala Kate reviews
Two neighbors realize that their friendship holds other possibilities now that their children are grown.
100 - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,066 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Published: 2/8/2018 - Abigail G./Abby, M. Kane
Indiscretion by Lala Kate reviews
Sometimes help can come from the strangest of places. S1 AU.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,575 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 68 - Updated: 1/27/2018 - Published: 1/30/2017 - Matthew C., Mary C.
An End To All Things by OrangeShipper reviews
A sequel to Of Course It's The End, How Could It Not Be? - They know they've made a foolish mistake, but still they can't regret it. It was the end between them, they knew that, but what they'd shared would make the lives they must endure easier to bear. At least, that was what they told themselves... for having known each other, how could they bear it now? AU from 2x08. UPDATED!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 68,652 - Reviews: 367 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 137 - Updated: 1/24/2018 - Published: 3/12/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Where You Are by OrangeShipper reviews
He couldn't accept Lavinia's sacrifice, of her life, her children, her future, and then give her the brush-off when he was well again... Well, he couldn't, could he? But, just perhaps, there was a way back for him to the woman he loved after all. Matthew/Mary, AU from 2x07. T for now.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 16,774 - Reviews: 118 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 75 - Updated: 12/16/2017 - Published: 11/1/2017 - Matthew C., Mary C., Lavinia S.
where there is light by callitwhatyouwill77 reviews
In the early hours of a spring morning in 1898, Mary Josephine Crawley is born- only she believes she should have been born a boy. When Matthew Crawley proves to be the son her Father never had and always wished for, she makes up her mind to resent him for all eternity. But hating to be predictable means even she cannot foresee unbidden feelings that exist beyond her control.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 36,699 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 35 - Updated: 11/30/2017 - Published: 7/28/2017 - [Matthew C., Mary C.]
Patient 9 - Matthew Crawley by MsMenna reviews
What if Matthew Crawley did not die the day his son was born? This story tells his tale through his own journal entries as a patient suffering amnesia in a London hospital. No one is searching for him and there is a grave with his name on it. Find out why. The Epilogue picks up in 1940 as many from Downton of yesteryear return to wish George a Happy Birthday as he heads off to war.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Mystery/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 47,698 - Reviews: 185 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 9/28/2017 - Published: 8/23/2014 - [Matthew C., Mary C.] Dr. Clarkson - Complete
Heart of the Matter by Lala Kate reviews
Drabbles set in "Pulse Points" verse. If you haven't read that story, these won't make much sense.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,381 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 21 - Published: 8/26/2017
The Heir by WanderingChild-InWinter reviews
The summer of 1918 finds the Crawley family in an interesting predicament. With Matthew wounded, and unable to sire an heir, the family is desperate to find the next in line after him. Will Mary's sudden return from a four year exile in New York help shed light on the situation? (AN: The story is much better than the summary, I promise you!)
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 33,497 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 128 - Updated: 7/28/2017 - Published: 1/18/2016 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Take Me Back to Me by andthenwedownton reviews
When heiress Mary Crawley finds herself in the headlines for her third scandal of the year, Cora decides that it is time for Mary to turn her public image around. The solution? Hire humanitarian lawyer Matthew Crawley, whose new charity just happens to need a large donation, to play Mary's boyfriend. (Modern Mary/Matthew!Fake Dating AU)
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 20 - Words: 109,310 - Reviews: 317 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 6/11/2017 - Published: 2/11/2016 - [Mary C., Matthew C.] [Sybil C., T. Branson]
Pulse Points by Lala Kate reviews
The death of one woman saves the life of another, and a chance meeting just may bring everything full circle for two lonely strangers.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 11 - Words: 72,766 - Reviews: 260 - Favs: 259 - Follows: 354 - Updated: 5/21/2017 - Published: 12/23/2014 - Henry Mills, Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood, Roland H. - Complete
Tale as Old as Time by andthenwedownton reviews
"So, it's true then?" Matthew said, "The legend? You're the beast that ate Lady Mary?" It still didn't explain the talking dish ware, but he could at least start with the beast. "You idiot," The beast snapped, "I am Lady Mary." (the beauty and the beast au that you probably didn't expect)
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,751 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 17 - Published: 4/23/2017 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Made Different by MMarieRose reviews
As they battle to rebuild lives & livelihoods in a country irrevocably changed by war, VAD Nurse Mary Crawley & convalescing Captain Matthew Crawley are swept into a web of scandal & corruption that threatens to rip the Crawley family apart. This mystery and romance weaves real historical events into a DA retelling featuring most characters & some OC's from S2.05. Some M chapters.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 50 - Words: 304,136 - Reviews: 244 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 103 - Updated: 4/14/2017 - Published: 4/1/2015 - [Matthew C., Mary C.] [Sybil C., T. Branson] - Complete
Faith in Fate by elleisforlovee reviews
After several years, Sybil and Tom run into one another in a situation that can only be described as ironic. Can the person who broke your heart be the same one to fix it? *A sequel to Crash Into Me*
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 36 - Words: 177,347 - Reviews: 262 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 3/27/2017 - Published: 2/25/2016 - [Sybil C., T. Branson] [Mary C., Matthew C.] - Complete
Winter at Locksley by WollstonecraftHomeGirl reviews
Modern AU. Edith is a PhD student running away from London to pursue a line of research. She finds herself in the small Yorkshire village of Locksley, where local landowner Anthony Strallan is struggling with his business and his life. T rated, will move into M with an appropriate warning at the top of the chapter.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 30 - Words: 85,288 - Reviews: 390 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 2/23/2017 - Published: 12/2/2015 - Edith C., Anthony S.
The White Cliffs Of Dover by The Irish Chauffeur reviews
June 1940: the Second World War has begun and the Battle of Britain is about to begin. Everything the Bransons, the Crawleys, and the Schonborns hold dear is now threatened with destruction, by war and by invasion. The last of my seven stories, preceded by "Home Is Where The Heart Is", "Reunion", "The Rome Express", "Rain, Steam, And Speed", "Summer of '39", and "The Snow Waltz".
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 195,417 - Reviews: 148 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 2/6/2017 - Published: 1/8/2016 - Matthew C., Mary C., Sybil C., T. Branson - Complete
Resurrection - Part III by MsMenna reviews
This final installment details the first days of Matthew and Mary's reunion upon his returning to her New Year's Eve, 1923 after recovering his memory. It not only paints a picture of the soulmates' happy reunion but their struggle to come to terms with the lives they led when neither knew the other existed. Also solves mystery of Matthew's survival.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 14,554 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/2/2017 - [Matthew C., Mary C.] Isobel C., T. Branson - Complete
A Stitch in Downton Time by ameliapemerson reviews
A Stitch in Downton Time: our time traveling couple: Ch 10 Christmas Time
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 54,519 - Reviews: 176 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 12/25/2016 - Published: 6/9/2015 - [Matthew C., Mary C.] - Complete
Room Enough by Lala Kate reviews
Christmas Eve 1938: In the midst of the Great Depression, widow Abby Griffin and her boarder Marcus Kane discover that hope can be found both when and where one least expects it.
100 - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 15,989 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 12/24/2016 - Published: 12/21/2016 - Abigail G./Abby, Clarke G., Monty G., M. Kane - Complete
Resurrection - Part II by MsMenna reviews
This is the second part of my original tale that details the events that took place on New Year's Eve, 1922 that transform Mary Crawley's life as well as that of many others at Downton. It goes hand in hand with "Patient #9, only this time we see Matthew Crawley's return to his home and family from his wife's point of view. This plausibly brings Matthew back.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 17,532 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 5 - Published: 9/19/2016 - [Matthew C., Mary C.] Isobel C., T. Branson
Perpetual Motion by Chelsie Dagger reviews
January 1922: Part of the 'Moving' AU. Charles and Elsie continue to build their life in Hull, visit Downton, go to Germany and eventually take their trip to Italy. Life happens along the way. This is, essentially, my take on series 4 and beyond (WAY BEYOND)!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 145 - Words: 288,135 - Reviews: 1595 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 9/19/2016 - Published: 7/24/2014 - [C. Carson, E. Hughes]
Hearts and Bones by ameliapemerson reviews
Hearts and Bones-where a lonely soldier and a disillusioned woman meet in Paris. A night becomes weeks of passion. The consequences unforeseen.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 74,275 - Reviews: 248 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 8/13/2016 - Published: 9/20/2015 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
You Can't Wait Forever by scathach124 reviews
The wedding of Sybil Crawley and Tom Branson is taking place in Dublin, though as one love story reaches the beginning of its happily ever after, another one has yet to become reality – that of Mary and Matthew Crawley. But with little bit of help from Tom's family, their love may finally come to light.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 27,768 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 8/7/2016 - Published: 6/10/2016 - [Mary C., Matthew C.] [Sybil C., T. Branson] - Complete
Missing Time by Rap541 reviews
So Mary has married Henry, and is having her happily ever after. What if one hell of a monkey wrench was thrown into the mix in the form of Matthew Crawley alive? Yes, I am revisiting the amnesia angle but with more marital angst and much less aka ZERO physical assault and torture. This is a straight "what if Matthew didn't die and turns up in 1927 after Mary has married Henry?"
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 50,264 - Reviews: 410 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 113 - Updated: 7/30/2016 - Published: 2/28/2016 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Three Strikes by ameliapemerson reviews
Love does conquer all. A Mary/Matthew modern AU which finds Mary in the US pursuing acting career while Matthew is in the Army. Find out how they manage the ups and downs of a modern relationship. Ch 27: Wedding Night bliss!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 112,945 - Reviews: 357 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 7/10/2016 - Published: 11/4/2014 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
All That Matters by Andromeda and the Sea Monster reviews
How would the lives of the Crawley family have been different if Dr Clarkson had been right and Matthew had broken his back? I promise this won't be depressing! Includes most of the characters from the first two series, but focuses mainly on Mary and Matthew. I wasn't sure about ratings, so I went too high rather than too low.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 40 - Words: 200,354 - Reviews: 203 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 7/9/2016 - Published: 10/3/2015 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
We Shall Fight by Apollo888 reviews
The Great War changed the world. The Great War changed us all. A non-linear AU tale set in Series 2. The sequel to Flirting With Convention.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 34 - Words: 238,968 - Reviews: 507 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 143 - Updated: 7/6/2016 - Published: 5/5/2014 - [Mary C., Matthew C.] - Complete
Play Dates and Park Benches by Lala Kate reviews
A meeting of kindred spirits through the hearts of children. Modern AU.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 101,289 - Reviews: 436 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 127 - Updated: 6/4/2016 - Published: 11/14/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Plan B by greengingerus reviews
As the daughter of the Prime Minister of the UK, Lady Mary Crawley could afford to live the life of a privileged brat forever, but a scandal forces her to resort to a plan B. The prospect of a boring normal life are not as enticing, but is everything really as it seems? M/M Modern AU
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,165 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 29 - Updated: 5/30/2016 - Published: 5/28/2016 - Matthew C., Mary C., Sybil C., T. Branson
Downton Academy by chelsie fan reviews
Modern AU. Christmas theme. Robert Crawley is the founder of Downton Academy, an exclusive, traditional, British-style boarding and day school in Chicago. Charles Carson is headmaster for boys, and Elsie Hughes is headmistress for girls.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 16 - Words: 39,982 - Reviews: 418 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 1/29/2016 - Published: 11/30/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Resurrection - Part I by MsMenna reviews
This tale takes place at Downton on the final day of 1922 and goes hand in hand with the January 3rd journal entry in "Patient #9" that also details the life changing event that took place that day. This story, however, focuses on Mary Crawley's life that New Year's Eve as she learns just how strong the bond of love is and discovers that miracles can happen.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,421 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 14 - Published: 1/9/2016 - [Matthew C., Mary C.] Isobel C., T. Branson
University Challenge by Epea Pteroenta reviews
Modern university AU. Mary is an Oxbridge reject with a past, Anna and John are in the friendship zone, Sybil has a secret life out of school, Matthew and Lavinia are stuck in a rut, and Downton is owned by the National Trust. Drama and hijinks naturally ensue. Chapter 25: Over the summer holidays, Matthew and Mary navigate their new relationship.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 25 - Words: 112,383 - Reviews: 781 - Favs: 308 - Follows: 556 - Updated: 12/25/2015 - Published: 8/15/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C., Sybil C., Anna S.
This One by Lala Kate reviews
A widow and her son cross paths with a wounded Confederate soldier. Civil War AU
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 16,669 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 12/23/2015 - Published: 1/19/2015 - Henry Mills, Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood - Complete
A Girl You Knew by La Donna Ingenua reviews
AU Matthew marries a very much alive Lavinia, and the show that flopped keeps flopping and the dance they danced keeps playing in their heads. Mary realizes she is not the only girl in the world, but a girl he once knew and decides to do the unexpected. While Mary comes back to life, Matthew realizes what he's given up. It's not what you think...or could it be? As of Chap 31, M.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 44 - Words: 116,573 - Reviews: 1574 - Favs: 217 - Follows: 338 - Updated: 12/1/2015 - Published: 8/20/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Trust and Providence by Rachel Smith Cobleigh reviews
* What if Mary had trusted Matthew with her secret and immediately accepted his first proposal? An alternate universe starting from episode 1x06, interwoven with canon, that spans from 1914 - 1971. [M for sexual content, wartime violence, racial slurs, character death (but Matthew/Mary and Sybil/Tom end happily!)] [STEAMM]
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 39 - Words: 416,148 - Reviews: 669 - Favs: 281 - Follows: 365 - Updated: 11/21/2015 - Published: 2/2/2014 - [Matthew C., Mary C.] [T. Branson, Sybil C.]
Tales from the Park Bench by Lala Kate reviews
Drabbles set in "Play Dates and Park Benches" verse I post on tumblr, usually in response to requests and prompts. May contain slight spoilers.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 14,544 - Reviews: 118 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 10/18/2015 - Published: 5/6/2014 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Dustings of Truth by Lala Kate reviews
A little girl sets out on a quest of her own making to find the father she never knew.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 9 - Words: 28,531 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 197 - Follows: 355 - Updated: 9/27/2015 - Published: 9/20/2014 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood, Roland H.
Birthright by Willa Dedalus reviews
What happens when your whole world changes? The life you have always known ripped away, and in its place a new identity, and a new love. Only time can tell what will happen. This story is a canon AU reimagining Matthew and Mary's relationship from the beginning.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 37 - Words: 131,928 - Reviews: 436 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 142 - Updated: 7/15/2015 - Published: 11/11/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Living in a Dream by MsMenna reviews
Set in my "Patient #9" AU, Matthew has been back at Downton less than two months and Mary is plagued by nightmares where she finds herself uncertain if her husband is truly alive. One such dream leads Mary and Matthew to passion and more than one revelation by Mary that changes their life together.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,361 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 5 - Published: 6/28/2015 - [Matthew C., Mary C.]
Renewable (Part Two) by Brojled reviews
It is 1938. A near-tragic set of circumstances were what brought Tom Branson back to Downton Abbey to stay and his life is about to change. For the better. A new love, a new life and a new adventure. The sequel to "Renewed". xx Chapter 20 is now posted xx The End.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 20 - Words: 65,130 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 6/16/2015 - Published: 4/24/2015 - T. Branson, Sybbie B., George C. - Complete
Renewed (Part one) by Brojled reviews
The year is 1937. The Family has moved along in years and there are still many familiar faces about as well as many new ones... The Drama continues at Downton Abbey. Some characters belong to me. Some do not. I just borrowed them. :) *Chapter 20 is up. The End...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 53,558 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 35 - Updated: 4/17/2015 - Published: 2/24/2015 - T. Branson, Robert C., George C., Mary C. - Complete
These Things Are Sent To Test Us by MsMenna reviews
Set in my Patient #9 Universe where Matthew has survived his car accident and returned to Downton. In this tale, Mary, now seven months pregnant with their second child, discovers she may be suffering the same illness that took her youngest sister's life. Will tragedy strike the Crawley family once more?
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,168 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 7 - Published: 4/15/2015 - [Matthew C., Mary C.] Dr. Clarkson - Complete
The Open Secret by Willa Dedalus reviews
Exiled from Downton Abbey over a scandal, Lady Mary Crawley is ruined. Meanwhile Matthew Crawley has lived a content life in Manchester with his parents, Dr. Reginald Crawley and Isobel Crawley. Before the Earl of Grantham changed his life, his eldest daughter did. An AU story in a different place with different results; created by Willa Dedalus and Apollo888.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 40 - Words: 281,868 - Reviews: 701 - Favs: 255 - Follows: 209 - Updated: 3/31/2015 - Published: 7/1/2014 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Fractured Negotiations by Lala Kate reviews
Two wounded souls, an unplanned meeting, an unexpected connection. Set in WWII.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,715 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 3/30/2015 - Published: 12/1/2013 - Mary C., C. Blake - Complete
More Than Duty by azbookworm reviews
AU beginning during dinner in episode 5 of Season 1 and continuing through the rest of Season 1 and Season 2.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 50 - Words: 115,201 - Reviews: 874 - Favs: 166 - Follows: 267 - Updated: 3/1/2015 - Published: 2/13/2013 - Mary C., Matthew C.
Broken Road by Lala Kate reviews
Based on a prompt that asks: What if your two central characters met ten years ago, but only one remembers the meeting?
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,122 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 28 - Published: 2/5/2015 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood, Roland H. - Complete
Preferred Stock by Chickwriter reviews
The twenty-first century descendants of the Crawleys, now without titles, but ruling the new elites with far more power and wealth than Mary and Matthew could ever have imagined. Consider it the AU S55.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 36 - Words: 131,257 - Reviews: 1108 - Favs: 345 - Follows: 378 - Updated: 12/23/2014 - Published: 2/8/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
The Rightful Heir by Athena mou reviews
When Matthew lost his courage and never asked Mary to marry him, she left England. Trying her luck in America the Crawleys don't expect her to ever come back. In 1925 Parliament passes the new inheritance law, and everything changes. When Mary returns a 2nd time, it is clear that things will never be quite the same again. Will Matthew be able to convince her to stay this time?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 113,102 - Reviews: 157 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 12/23/2014 - Published: 8/29/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
Turning Point by Lala Kate reviews
Sometimes too much is just too much. Non-magical OQ AU.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,944 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 10/22/2014 - Published: 10/5/2014 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood
What wounds did ever heal but by degrees? by miss Kittyplank reviews
After Season 3 Christmas special. A story exploring Mary as she comes to terms with Matthew's death and looks to the future. Mentioning characters in Season 4 (i.e. Charles Blake/Lady Rose etc.) and some hints towards Mary/Evelyn Napier. Unsure of rating, but we'll say K to be safe. Mary is main character, but wide range of Downton characters. *POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR SEASON 4*
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 22,941 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 10/18/2014 - Published: 7/20/2013 - Mary C.
A Long Weekend by Lala Kate reviews
What was supposed to be a routine camping trip in the woods for a certain Scout master turns out to be anything but.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,170 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 28 - Published: 8/20/2014 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood
Curse of the Broken Entail by paladin1916 reviews
A Matthew / Mary AU. The title says it all. But never fear, curses can be broken.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 56 - Words: 72,105 - Reviews: 427 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 8/4/2014 - Published: 4/7/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Heir to Downton by ruflylover reviews
Sequel to "New Heir to Downton?" - After the birth of Richard James Crawley
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,006 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 6/4/2014 - Published: 10/4/2012 - Cora C., Robert C.
In the Company of Strangers by Lala Kate reviews
A day trip to London and an unplanned travelling companion unexpectedly set off a chain of events that begin to help Mary understand that perhaps she can forgive herself and move on with her life. A story of healing and hope. Set one year after CS3.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 33 - Words: 210,773 - Reviews: 462 - Favs: 108 - Follows: 123 - Updated: 1/23/2014 - Published: 3/25/2013 - Mary C., C. Blake - Complete
Cura Te Ipsum by R. Grace reviews
"Physician, heal thyself." - Luke 4:23 When Dr. Matthew Crawley learns he is to inherit a title and an estate, he moves his practice to the Yorkshire countryside where he discovers the intriguing Lady Mary...and her scandalous secret. Series 1 AU.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 27,944 - Reviews: 231 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 170 - Updated: 9/28/2013 - Published: 2/20/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C.
The Pied Piper of Locksley by queenlovett reviews
Part of the "In Love and War" series. For STEAMM.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,225 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 19 - Published: 9/15/2013 - Mary C., Edith C., Sybil C., Anthony S.
Of Wine and the Dance at Dinner by On either side the river lie reviews
A modern M/M Au set in the heady world of hospitality and the dance that occurs on the floor at the Crawley's restaurant Downton at The Abbey.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,044 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 9/11/2013 - Published: 4/7/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Hand Me Down by Pemonynen reviews
""What have you got there?" George jumped as he heard his mother's voice behind him and he stuffed the items back in the drawer." George finds something he shouldn't have done prompting a surprise reaction from Mary. Post-CS fic. Spoilers if you've not seen that. Mary/George bonding. Hints of Mary/Matthew.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,738 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 8 - Published: 8/18/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C., George C.
What's In A Name? by miss Kittyplank reviews
This one-off story compliments Home Is Where The Heart Is, so I would probably read that before otherwise this won't make too much sense. It details the births of all of Mary's children - with Richard and Matthew (so pre- and post- HIWTHI) - and the naming of them.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,960 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 5 - Published: 7/22/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C., R. Carlisle - Complete
Grace Makes Beauty out of the Ugly Things by La Donna Ingenua reviews
Companion/Drabbles post "Grace." The Crawley family (M/M) & the Bransons learn a new normal. T for now. If you have not read "Grace" this will make zero sense.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,177 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 7/14/2013 - Published: 6/2/2013 - Matthew C., Mary C., Sybil C., T. Branson
For Ye Devour Widows' Houses by AnniellaEyes reviews
Season 1 altered back-story: Mary married Patrick before he perished on the Titanic and so, with Matthew becoming heir, she has been twice denied her inheritance.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 91,645 - Reviews: 315 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 281 - Updated: 7/8/2013 - Published: 11/14/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C.
Fall of The House of Grantham by KittykatMC reviews
When World War 2 breaks out, the Crawley family are forced to face the one thing they have been dreading - the departure of their beloved boys. But can Mary and Matthew put aside their own fears and help their children through this hell? Or will this second war, more greater, more evil than the first, threaten to destroy the House of Grantham forever? CHAPTER 53 NOW UP!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 53 - Words: 278,232 - Reviews: 353 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 114 - Updated: 7/8/2013 - Published: 3/21/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Time Has Brought My Heart to You by LittlePoppett reviews
Set months after the Christmas Special. Sybil and Branson travel back to Downton as a married couple for the first time and realise how much their lives have changed. I haven't written in a while so please be kind but let me know what you think! LPx
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 36 - Words: 69,524 - Reviews: 248 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 165 - Updated: 7/4/2013 - Published: 1/8/2012 - Sybil C., T. Branson
Home Is Where The Heart Is by miss Kittyplank reviews
October, 1929. Sir Richard and Mary have been married for ten years and have two children, but after the Wall St Crash are forced to return to England, to Downton and to Matthew Crawley. M/M
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 147,506 - Reviews: 440 - Favs: 241 - Follows: 259 - Updated: 5/25/2013 - Published: 11/22/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
A Thousand Moments by RighterB reviews
Modern AU in which Mary is a grad student in Chicago and Matthew is a hedge fund investor/ part-time lawyer/ multi-millionaire who is in need of a nanny to care for his 5 year old daughter. Romance and Angst ensue in this multi-chapter story. Long time reader, first time author.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 127,069 - Reviews: 386 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 222 - Updated: 3/8/2013 - Published: 6/26/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
Scapegoats II by paladin1916 reviews
M/M AU OTT OOC C34: Thanks
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 34 - Words: 41,390 - Reviews: 93 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 3/6/2013 - Published: 11/17/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
First Steps by Willa Dedalus reviews
Fill in the Blank Story from Matthew Crawley's point of view. Each chapter of this story will be from a month during the missing time frame between episode 2.08 and the Christmas Special. May 1919 - January 1920.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 37,425 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 3/4/2013 - Published: 7/31/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Crossing The Bridge, Taking The Fence by helladella reviews
Mostly AU, Mary and Matthew's life in 1939. My first fic, hope you enjoy:) *NO SEASON 3 SPOILERS* Chapters 5 AND 6 now up! Not sure if I'll ever finish it, I have a great idea for another fic...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 6 - Words: 6,795 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 1/27/2013 - Published: 10/21/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
With All The Time In The World by OrangeShipper reviews
They've put themselves in an impossible situation; far too soon for any sort of affection, let alone love. With all the time in the world, perhaps their relationship could develop. But do they have it? Sequel to Fuel on the Fire - an AU from episode 1x02
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 85,617 - Reviews: 575 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 204 - Updated: 1/20/2013 - Published: 4/22/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Love On Any Terms by R. Grace reviews
AU. Mary's decision to refuse Sir Richard's proposal leaves her without recourse when Mrs. Bates decides to sell her story to the press. Claiming that her ruin makes her unmarriageable, Mary convinces an injured Matthew to marry her and secure her future.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 42 - Words: 138,130 - Reviews: 793 - Favs: 372 - Follows: 314 - Updated: 1/16/2013 - Published: 4/9/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Further Down The Line by azbookworm reviews
Is a baby much further down the line for Mary and Matthew? AU from 3x04
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 20 - Words: 29,316 - Reviews: 155 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 132 - Updated: 1/13/2013 - Published: 10/9/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
If You Ever Come Back by lightsilluminate reviews
What if Matthew hadn't proposed to Mary after the servants' ball? Mary travels to America to escape the impending scandal, but a certain somebody wishes he could have braved it with her.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 16,423 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 1/2/2013 - Published: 10/2/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
We Made the Most of Love by Zip Goes A Million reviews
Mary and Matthew are back at Downton with the rest of the family, including a heavily pregnant Sybil. Mary feels under the weather and Matthew comforts her at a time of need. He becomes the husband Mary always dreamed of having.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 23,865 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 12/29/2012 - Published: 8/21/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Her Great Matter by Ultrahotpink reviews
Set after Series One Episode Three. Lady Mary finds herself in a troubling predicament after her evening with Pamuk...
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 17,384 - Reviews: 109 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 114 - Updated: 12/4/2012 - Published: 2/15/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Snow Falls by Epea Pteroenta reviews
It is almost 1975 and the snow is falling at Downton. WARNING: tear jerker.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,562 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 2 - Published: 12/3/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
For The Best by Pemonynen reviews
Lix has made a difficult decision, but she knows that it's the right thing to do. A conversation between Lix Storm and Randall Brown based on what happened in 2.03.
Hour, 2011 - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 574 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 2 - Published: 11/30/2012 - Complete
Strangers by Epea Pteroenta reviews
"But what more, after all, has man wanted since the dawn of time but to know one another, truly know them? That, Moneypenny, is why we get married." At some point after 2x03, Freddie and Bel talk James Bond, ancient philosophy, and the advantages of a dose of healthy competition.
Hour, 2011 - Rated: K - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,124 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/29/2012 - Complete
Summer at Downton, 1907 by Athena mou reviews
Lord Grantham invites sixteen year old Matthew to spend the summer of 1907 at Downton. Isobel accepts, and Matthew arrives at Downton where he is reunited with Mary and her sisters. As warm sunny days with few responsibilities are theirs to enjoy, Mary and Matthew's friendship continue to grow. This story is a sequel to "Christmas Past and Present".
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 12 - Words: 51,783 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 11/27/2012 - Published: 7/10/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
First Steps Forward by autumn.rain08 reviews
Set in 1921, Downton Abbey seems to be emerging from the shadows of Lady Sybil's untimely death nearly six months ago. Now, Mary and Matthew face new and expected changes that help them learn to take their first steps forward. *DISCLAIMER: I do not own the characters or places that are mentioned in this story.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 23,528 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 11/26/2012 - Published: 10/27/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
Excitement in Expectation by OrangeShipper reviews
A little simple wish-fulfilment. At Duneagle Castle, Mary tries her best to follow the doctor's advice of rest in her condition, avoiding too much excitement. But when do things ever go smoothly? M/M fluff.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,349 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/25/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
To Light a Fire by subtle tea reviews
For Robert and Cora Crawley, marriage came well before love, at a rather young age, and without much knowledge of the birds and the bees. How did these two find their way to loving each other? Like so many others, I'm writing a pre-canon story.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 42 - Words: 78,114 - Reviews: 296 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 11/25/2012 - Published: 2/22/2012 - Cora C., Robert C.
The Abbey by Frea O'Scanlin reviews
It should be easy: Matthew Crawley, after all, has a spotless record. But not everything is as it seems at the mysterious organization that calls itself The Abbey, and even worse, the spy he's assigned to bring in from the cold wants nothing to do with him. Now it's Matthew vs. Mary in a battle of lies, spies, and double-talk, and they'll need all of their wits to survive.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 58,110 - Reviews: 129 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 11/19/2012 - Published: 6/11/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
The Frog and Nightgown Inn by WhatsABriard reviews
It was one of the oldest establishments in the village and had a very ignoble reputation. However, what it lacked in lush amenities it made up for in anonymity. For his purposes, the Frog and Nightgown was a most appropriate location. (Complete!)
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,961 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 11/2/2012 - Published: 4/21/2012 - Robert C., Cora C. - Complete
Grace by La Donna Ingenua reviews
An atrocious act somehow, someway leads to joy, love, & well...Grace./ AU Halfway through Xmas Special/Matthew & Mary's happy ending, even in a seemingly impossible situation. Complete.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 58 - Words: 310,299 - Reviews: 1008 - Favs: 353 - Follows: 223 - Updated: 10/31/2012 - Published: 2/26/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Up To It by Epea Pteroenta reviews
At a concert for his band, The Tomcats, rebellious schoolgirl Sybil Crawley meets amateur drummer Tom Branson for the first time. University Challenge backstory. Modern AU.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,413 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 7 - Published: 10/29/2012 - Sybil C., T. Branson - Complete
I Will Love Thee Still, My Dear by Pemonynen reviews
A letter, written in fear and posted by accident, changes everything as Mary and Matthew rediscover their friendship during the war. S2 AU sequel to 'In Flanders Fields'.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 59,192 - Reviews: 340 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 131 - Updated: 10/25/2012 - Published: 6/3/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
a bonewhite light by Chickwriter reviews
A life baptized in no life for a while... eyes mica-silver and blank. S3 spoilers.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,165 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/16/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Scapegoats by paladin1916 reviews
M/M in AU. Very OOC.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 55,534 - Reviews: 186 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 72 - Updated: 10/14/2012 - Published: 7/1/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Confessions of a Single MiddleSister by LadyEdithC reviews
Daughter of an Earl, fourth-grade teacher, middle-sister, and pathologically single, Edith Crawley has had enough of people telling her how to change her life; between bad-hair days, surreal phone-calls, cursed dates, hideous men, and an illogical enamourment for imaginary characters, we'll follow the journey of an urban single woman trying to survive life and family. Modern AU.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,412 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 10/11/2012 - Published: 6/20/2012 - Edith C.
Salvation by kmh11 reviews
After a riding accident leaves Mary in a coma with an uncertain future, Matthew is there to care for her just like she was there to care for him. AU set late in season two.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 22,500 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 107 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 10/6/2012 - Published: 5/26/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
White Birds by lilabut reviews
"Were we only white birds, my beloved, buoyed out on the foam of the sea." - A tragic incident forces Sybil and Tom to return to Downton, but they soon realize that safety is not all that makes one feel secure.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 80,239 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 45 - Updated: 10/5/2012 - Published: 5/18/2012 - Sybil C., T. Branson - Complete
Thirty Years by suddenlyseekingsansa reviews
A glimpse into the first thirty years of Mary & Matthew's marriage. Fluff & angst abound.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 16 - Words: 12,670 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 9/13/2012 - Published: 7/19/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
Never A Dull Moment by Ieyre reviews
The day before they'd sent a media mogul packing and the Home Office had saved a man from being hanged. It was supposed to be a quiet, pleasant, sleepy, snowy day. Never had the Dowager been so right and for so many reasons. M/M engagement reveal fic, finished FINALLY.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 10,594 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 9/11/2012 - Published: 2/5/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
A House Is Not A Home by OrangeShipper reviews
Still just recently married, Matthew only wants the chance for he and Mary to learn more about each other in peace. And they do, though not quite in the way he'd imagined. Loosely based on S3 spec, not spoilery.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,493 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 4 - Published: 9/10/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
The Right Moment by Pemonynen reviews
Mary has another important secret that she's trying to tell Matthew, but she just can't seem to find the right time to let him know. Sequel to 'Mother Knows Best'. Fluff alert.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,926 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 4 - Published: 9/10/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
This House Called Love by Rora Elle reviews
Cora and Robert have only been married for a few months, and they find it hard to be in love, much less live in the same room.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 13,200 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 9/8/2012 - Published: 7/16/2012 - Cora C., Robert C. - Complete
Never Such Innocence Again: Dunkirk by Chickwriter reviews
"The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us." In a dark few hours, the Crawleys find reason to hope. Sequel to "Never Such Innocence Again" and "Never Such Innocence Again: Abdication." Read those first...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,309 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 9 - Published: 9/2/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Under The Old Oak Tree by simplysunrise reviews
Matthew recounts the events of past few months to a very welcome new arrival. But has the journey been all rosy? Set post-S2, fluffy, full of angst and all things M/M.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,006 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 8/11/2012 - Published: 1/29/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C.
The Larks, still bravely singing by shipstopper reviews
AU Story: Mary wants to be useful and thus decides to go to France with the Red Cross to directly help in the war effort. She gets posted to a hospital behind the front lines to assist with evacuating wounded soldiers. There, she runs into Matthew and they renew their friendship amidst the horrors of war.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 51,061 - Reviews: 163 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 7/29/2012 - Published: 6/10/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
Ten Years by R. Grace reviews
On the night of their ten year anniversary, the young Earl and Countess of Grantham share an intimate moment. Short Mary and Matthew married smut, with a healthy dose of fluff. Because Mary and Matthew are going to have a beautiful life together...
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,397 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 8 - Published: 7/20/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
A Conflict of Feelings by dna2000 reviews
Modern AU! Matthew and Mary spend an evening alone together, causing them to question how they really feel about each other, and what they want from their lives. A prequel to 'An Evening In'. Ch.9 goes up to 'M' rating!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 47,178 - Reviews: 142 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 7/14/2012 - Published: 6/25/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
Tomorrow by OrangeShipper reviews
This afternoon, they can't bear to say goodbye. But come tomorrow, that won't matter so much anymore. Extreme fluff warning, and copious amounts of kissing. Consider yourselves warned.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,713 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 15 - Published: 7/11/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
A New Heir to Downton? by ruflylover reviews
What if Cora and Robert had not lost their baby in season 1...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 15 - Words: 14,964 - Reviews: 111 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 7/2/2012 - Published: 5/4/2012 - Cora C., Robert C. - Complete
A Second Honeymoon by R. Grace reviews
After 5 years of blissfully-happy marriage, Mary and Matthew embark on a second honeymoon, and we take a look at life, fashion, and fun in "roaring 20s"! Pure and shameless married fluff. Rated teen for some sexual references, but nothing explicit.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,210 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 6/30/2012 - Published: 6/20/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
Not To Be Seen by OrangeShipper reviews
ATiL-verse ficlet. Long after the war, whilst sitting for a photograph to imbue old memories with fresh happiness, Matthew finds his mind wandering... and as soon as he can, claims some undisturbed time with his wife. Entirely gratuitious self-indulgence.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,608 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 6 - Published: 6/29/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
A Title to His Love by OrangeShipper reviews
In the quiet of their wedding night, Matthew lets slip to Mary a dream he'd cherished as a younger man, and why it now can never be... and he doesn't mind that at all. Strong T-rated cuddling.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,142 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 6 - Published: 6/20/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Recognition by OrangeShipper reviews
Another little post-ATiL escapade. On the third Sunday in June, 1924, Matthew is touched to see something old by something new.. and is able to pass on something he learnt from his father long ago, to his own son, now. Written for Father's Day, contains shameless fluff. M/M.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,655 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/19/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Life After by Epea Pteroenta reviews
Mary Crawley always was a survivor and after the untimely death of her husband she must draw on every reserve of strength she possesses. Warning: major character death and hints of Richard/Mary.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,286 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/9/2012 - Mary C., R. Carlisle - Complete
The Cold and the Careful by thenYES reviews
Matthew/Mary modern AU. Mary's the governor's daughter and Matthew's the new young speechwriter hired by her father. Follows the general arc of S1, updated into modern America and with some slight changes.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,495 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 6/6/2012 - Published: 5/10/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C.
Not Really an Argument by Crawley-and-the-lady reviews
Mary is distracted and on edge, Matthew is confused at her odd behaviour. What could possibly be the matter? With a little help from his mother, and a certain lucky charm - he might just work it out! My fist ever fic, let me know what you think! :
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,815 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 6/5/2012 - Published: 4/13/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
The Advantages of a Large Garden by Epea Pteroenta reviews
"It was a gorgeous August day at Arundell Hall but Mary felt out of spirits." Spoilers for the recent S03 picnic photos. Brilliant sun, champagne, and the changing of lives.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,321 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 4 - Published: 5/28/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
In Transit by Epea Pteroenta reviews
Written in response to a prompt for "modern war injured Matthew". Descends rapidly from the heights of drama and misery to fluff and innuendo - so something for everyone!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,084 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 4 - Published: 5/22/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Never Such Innocence Again: Abdication by Chickwriter reviews
Lily returns from her first term at Oxford in December 1936 to find things have changed yet again at Downton, and the world around them is changing even more.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,903 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 29 - Published: 5/19/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Tuck The Darkness In by Restless Brook reviews
Mere weeks before Mary's wedding, Sir Richard finally publishes. Mary attempts to brave the storm alone, only to find the storm quelled in the bluest eyes she's ever known.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,930 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 6 - Published: 5/19/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Dreaming Past It by DellaDay reviews
Inspired by recent photos of vintage cars ... I think you know the ones I mean.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,348 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 6 - Published: 5/12/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C.
Silence in the Library by piperholmes reviews
The awkward silence extended endlessly between the two men, punctuated by the occasional mewling of the infant in Branson's arm. Lord Grantham has to face what he's tried to ignore: Sybil and Tom. Winner of two Highclere Awards: Best Oneshot and Best Characterization, Robert.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,090 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 13 - Published: 5/12/2012 - Sybil C., T. Branson - Complete
At Last, My Love Has Come Along by Pemonynen reviews
Picks up where the Special finished. Lots of happiness and smiling, and tea, and some downright silly antics. Chapter 12: The Epilogue. "For you are mine, at last."
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 52,292 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 124 - Updated: 5/1/2012 - Published: 12/25/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Portrait of a Lady by OnlyALouse reviews
The annual hunt at Downton brings the whole family together again. Well, mostly. A snapshot of life in the Crawley family, ten years on from the events of the Christmas Special.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,148 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 3 - Published: 4/22/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Consolation Prize by Epea Pteroenta reviews
AU S01 epic. Mary and Violet have adventures of discovery and romance in Europe while Sybil finds herself torn between two men and her independence. Multi-character, multi-ship; focussing on Mary, Matthew & Sybil, together and individually.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 112,484 - Reviews: 375 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 4/21/2012 - Published: 3/31/2011 - Mary C., Sybil C. - Complete
And Here We Are In Heaven by Pemonynen reviews
The wedding night fic that goes after chapter 11 of 'At Last My Love Has Come Along'. : It's been a long day, and they are finally alone...
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,791 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 5 - Published: 4/10/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Decision '79 by Chickwriter reviews
Margaret Thatcher's election ought to make one member of the Crawley family happy. But honestly, she's the wrong kind of woman.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,414 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/7/2012 - Mary C., Sybil C. - Complete
Of Course It's The End How Could It Not Be? by OrangeShipper reviews
She knows she has to let him go, though she could never bring herself to manage it. He'd said himself that it was the end. But he'd be coming home - no, not home, to Downton - for Christmas. AU from the end of S2.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 22,640 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 75 - Updated: 4/2/2012 - Published: 11/18/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Hunting Ghosts: The Devil on Your Back by Chickwriter reviews
The conclusion to Hunting Ghosts. It is two days before the wedding, but there are still ghosts that haunt Mary and Matthew.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,353 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 6 - Published: 3/31/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
The Cowboy and the Ladies by paladin1916 reviews
A M/M AU. A wounded Canadian soldier. A baby. Love at first sight.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 39,256 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 3/16/2012 - Published: 2/20/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Apogee and Perigee by WhatsABriard reviews
Robert and Cora have gone through a great deal together, vacillating between wedded bliss and the polar extreme of near adultery. How do they work their way back to stasis? Is it even possible?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 10,322 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 3/14/2012 - Published: 3/1/2012 - Cora C., Robert C. - Complete
Never Such Innocence Again by Chickwriter reviews
June 1918. "All alone, with plenty of money, and a house in Eaton Square? I can't imagine anything better." It came too soon for her, and now Lady Mary Carlisle feels nothing. Definitely AU and positively M/M.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 47,935 - Reviews: 286 - Favs: 374 - Follows: 243 - Updated: 3/12/2012 - Published: 9/25/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Marriage by Entail by Tripp3235 reviews
What if the entail did put in a provision in case there were only daughters born to the estate? And what if Matthew had family obligations that required substantial monetary solutions? A long running AU story for S1.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 52,203 - Reviews: 310 - Favs: 220 - Follows: 191 - Updated: 3/11/2012 - Published: 12/4/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
All That Is Left by OrangeShipper reviews
A hasty decision leads to consequences that will change their lives. AU S2 - how it should have been! EPILOGUE NOW UP: All good things...
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 30 - Words: 152,830 - Reviews: 669 - Favs: 551 - Follows: 297 - Updated: 3/11/2012 - Published: 8/29/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
In Dublin's Fair City by Pemonynen reviews
Mary, Matthew and Edith are visiting the Bransons in Dublin. It's their last night and the Guinness has been flowing like water. Accompanying piece to 'At last, my love has come along'.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,488 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 3 - Published: 3/2/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Leap into the Unknown by Epea Pteroenta reviews
It is the 29th February 1916 and Mary seizes the moment to make amends in an unconventional way. Totally pointless leap year AU ficlet.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,587 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/29/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
The Solicitor's Wife by Serena89 reviews
Lady Mary Crawley does not only brave the storm. She becomes the storm, when she decides to fight for her happiness.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 10,891 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 2/28/2012 - Published: 1/6/2012 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Dancing on the Edge of Loss by subtle tea reviews
Cora overhears Jane and Robert as she lies in bed ill.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,900 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 4 - Published: 2/25/2012 - Cora C., Robert C. - Complete
Twelve Days of Christmas by sakurasencha reviews
AU version of Series 2 X-mas Special. Join the residents and visitors of Downton Abbey as they celebrate the holidays and resolve all the series 2 plot lines. Every character, every pairing.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 51,811 - Reviews: 121 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 2/13/2012 - Published: 11/30/2011 - [Matthew C., Mary C.] [Sybil C., T. Branson] - Complete
Indestructible by Epea Pteroenta reviews
It is two months since the events of episode 8 when the reappearance of a forgotten talisman in Matthew's sock drawer sets off a chain reaction which might be enough to break a cycle of destructive behaviour. Eventual catharsis.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,018 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 75 - Updated: 1/30/2012 - Published: 11/7/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Memories of the Past and Dreams of the Future by OrangeShipper reviews
The day after their engagement at the Servant's Ball, Matthew and Mary lay issues from their past to rest as they consider their future together, with a little prompting from news of the Bransons. CS spoilers and FLUFF alert. One-shot.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,038 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 9 - Published: 1/2/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
A Girl Worth Fighting For by Epea Pteroenta reviews
Three sides of a love triangle, two men with guns, and a dead pheasant in the undergrowth. In other words, Downton does Christmas. AU M/M version of the Christmas Special- spoilers for the trailers not the episode itself. Written for Yuletide 2011.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,299 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 6 - Published: 1/2/2012 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Taking Her There by Epea Pteroenta reviews
Direct continuation of the Christmas Special. In which EVERYTHING IS HAPPINESS AND NOTHING HURTS.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,611 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 122 - Updated: 12/27/2011 - Published: 12/26/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C.
No Business But Their Own by Ieyre reviews
If Isobel Crawley were certain of one thing, it was that they could no longer be left to their own devices. Knowing her, she won't keep her mouth shut about it for long, either. CHAPTER 7: Matthew and Mary tell eachother. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,766 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 12/24/2011 - Published: 12/18/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
A Late Night Visit by calcaneus reviews
As Matthew Crawley prepares to leave Downton Abbey after the Season 2 finale, Mary goes to speak with him one last time. This is an exploration of Matthew's feelings for Lavinia and for Mary, and an exploration of what I think could happen next.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,542 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 16 - Published: 12/21/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
No More Denying by ATudorRose reviews
After Series 2, horrible events must be discovered for Matthew and Mary to finally see sense. Not vey good at summaries, sorry!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,945 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 12/12/2011 - Published: 11/12/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Hunting Ghosts by Chickwriter reviews
A beloved four-legged friend returns from war, scarred inside and out, and Mary is determined to fix him.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,751 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 12/6/2011 - Published: 11/15/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Remembrance by OrangeShipper reviews
"Yes, he would remember. How could he ever forget?" Matthew reflecting on the changes of war during the eleven o'clock silence on November 11th, 1918. Spoilers for 2x05 and 2x06.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,334 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/13/2011 - Matthew C. - Complete
Quelqu'un m'a dit by Chickwriter reviews
The wedding is nearly here, but Matthew's not sure he can still dance. One shot - only spoiler - S2x08 teaser trailer
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,551 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 7 - Published: 10/31/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Feel by OrangeShipper reviews
What Matthew considers a perfectly innocent comment leads to an awakening of feelings that he'd long thought dormant. S2 spoilers up to 2x07 previews. Very M!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,123 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 8 - Published: 10/27/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Goodbye to Galahad by Chickwriter reviews
No good deed goes unpunished. S2 promo pic spoiler.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,294 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/10/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Facing Up by OrangeShipper reviews
Mary's not in time to make amends, but still gains a little something. M/M, post s1 with mild series 2 spoilers. Backstory behind an s2ep1 scene.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,015 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/4/2011 - Mary C., Isobel C. - Complete
72 hours by paladin1916 reviews
M/M romance in a modern AU with no relation to Season 2 with one small exception
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 17 - Words: 27,562 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 9/25/2011 - Published: 9/9/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Spare the Rod by MrsTater reviews
An old dispute with the Dowager Countess over parenting techniques comes to a head when the Crawley daughters test their boundaries and Lady Cora learns their darkest secrets.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,641 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 2 - Published: 9/19/2011 - Cora C. - Complete
To Let It Go and So Fade Away by Chickwriter reviews
"You WERE sure." Why was Matthew so certain Mary would give him an answer, and why did it seem he was so sure it was in his favor? S1, a bit of a S2 spoiler.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,124 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 9/18/2011 - Published: 9/16/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Wisdom of a Lifetime by Chickwriter reviews
One-shot missing scene from Any Other World. Violet walks the halls of Downton Abbey at night. No spoilers, except for my own story.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,332 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 5 - Published: 9/9/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Any Other World by Chickwriter reviews
When a badly wounded Matthew returns from the front, the only person he wants is Mary... but he doesn't know that.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 22,862 - Reviews: 98 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 9/5/2011 - Published: 8/3/2011 - Mary C., Matthew C. - Complete
Broken by OrangeShipper reviews
"You know, this is not how I expected to return to Downton." 1917. Matthew struggles to come to terms with his recuperation at Downton Abbey. And how will Mary react to his changed circumstances? Final chapter!: Are the wounds too deep?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 14,677 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 8/27/2011 - Published: 6/6/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
To Prove a Woman Wrong by OrangeShipper reviews
FLUFF ALERT! The latest addition to the Crawley brood provides a challenge for Matthew. Challenge fic - not to be taken seriously! NEW: Epilogue - Does Mary really fall so easily when Matthew so much as looks fondly upon her?
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,576 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 8/23/2011 - Published: 5/6/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Now is the winter by paladin1916 reviews
Matthew & Mary in AU Season 2
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 19 - Words: 36,104 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 8/21/2011 - Published: 8/3/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
A Decent Proposal by OrangeShipper reviews
A "wildly romantic proposal" as per request of the delightful EOlivet, post-series 2 reunion one-shot. Unapologetically slushy and romantic, to remedy the recent angst! Contains vague series 2 spoilers.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,573 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 10 - Published: 8/8/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
You Had Your Chance by OrangeShipper reviews
Epic angst one-shot spawned from the incredible teaser for series 2. Lavinia/Matthew/Mary. Chapter 3: A kiss, interrupted.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,683 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 8/4/2011 - Published: 7/29/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
An Unexpected Visitor by silverducks reviews
Matthew finds his busy day at the office interrupted by a very unexpected visitor.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 14,540 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 7/18/2011 - Published: 4/20/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
Resolution by OrangeShipper reviews
Set immediately after the end of Series 1. My take how a resolution between Mary and Matthew could be reached. Cue lots of soul searching and a good old argument!
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,613 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 3/13/2011 - Published: 3/6/2011 - Matthew C., Mary C. - Complete
The Rarest Faith VI: The Triumph of Principles by Marguerite1 reviews
Final chapter of the Post-Administration series - January, 2011
West Wing - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,620 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/8/2002
The Rarest Faith III: Healthy Irreverence by Marguerite1 reviews
Third in the six-part series of post-administration stories. The year 2008.
West Wing - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 18,814 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 12 - Published: 10/13/2002
The Rarest Faith II: A Mighty Thing by Marguerite1 reviews
2nd chapter of "The Rarest Faith," dealing with the year 2007.
West Wing - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 17,789 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/8/2002
The Rarest Faith I: Spirits of Great Events by Marguerite1 reviews
First in a series of six stories depicting the years 2006-2011.
West Wing - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 19,458 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/4/2002
Analecta by N. Y. Smith reviews
The reminiscences of a guy lucky enough to have become President.
West Wing - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 38,834 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 6/25/2002 - Published: 3/10/2002 - Josh L., Donna M. - Complete