Souls don't always live just once. They can return, typically in a time of crisis, if they are deemed worthy. This is about two such souls. Separated by houses. Will they find each other again? Will they even know? One Gryffindor, one Slytherin.

Shu is blind. Inori is dead... or is she? Can their love reborn after all those years? Can her soul find her way back? Following the events of the last episode, my view of how they can reunite.

"You are definitely a person worth saving." Seven words spoken by a stranger standing at the foot of Hermione's hospital bed irrevocably change both of their lives forever. AU. Muggle Hermione. One-Shot.

With a careless slip of the tongue, she had completely shattered her partner's heart. Now it was up to her to help him glue it back together. Spoilers for 47 Seconds.

Cat's out of the bag for both of them, and Castle is crushed in the wake of the truth. Because if she cares for him at all - then how could she do this? ***Finalist for 'Best Drama' in the 2012 Castle Fanfiction Awards.***

Through all of the secrets and the lies, the betrayal and the pain, the destination was always the same. They were meant to be together. Complete. Winner of the 2012 Castle Fan Awards Best Non Romance/General category!

Kate and Rick finally go out on a date and he teaches her lots of new things. The first chapter is rated T but the rating till rise to M for following chapters. Co-Written with 4evercaskett. ***Now complete! Keep an eye out for the sequel, Teach Me More.

What if Castle felt the need to write some steamy fanfiction? And Beckett succumbed to the urge to read it? And then they both found out what the other was up to?

Kate tells Rick she heard what he said when she was shot. Now, months later, the floodgates open and she finally talks to Rick. Chapter 5, Like the Ocean. Rick tells his secret, and the conclusion to the story.

A chance encounter settles some remaining dust. One-shot

He really has to wonder how it is that they end up in these situations. It's like they're magnets for near-death. Complete. Sequel: More Than Them.

The story begins with a very dramatic sniper case, until chapter 3. Then, with chapter 4, our DD begin to face an even greater challenge than a sniper on the loose... facing their feelings for each other! Rated M for nudity and suggestiveness! Smut TBE

First in the Revelations Series. Covers Kate and Rick's developing relationship. Surrounds events in 'Rise' and takes place about six months after 'Kill Shot' Rated M just in case.

Kate Beckett has put 'the job' first for as long as she can remember; but now that she's recognised she wants more what's it going to take to get her to make that leap? Episode style romance/crime-fic. Angst Free. No graphic violence.

Sequel to "To Make You Feel My Love" and coincides with "Love Letters" Rick and Kate continue the life they built together.

Time: Between Christmas and New Year's. Relationship changes between Rick & Kate. Romance, family, fluff, a short case and a promise from an unexpected source. Chapters finished: will be posted as they grow less offensive to the grammar/punctuation gods.

Title pretty much says it all. OotP AU, some swear words. No pairing, though HP/HG is hinted at a little. Harry does what he should have done. Complete for now. Author's Note added!

Follow Naruto as he walks in the footsteps of his father, mastering the Hiraishin no Jutsu, until he finally emerges from his shadow and becomes a Legend! See as he creates new Jutsus, new Adventures and finds a new love! First Narutofic!Help appreciated!

Set after the events of Season 2's "Tick, Tick, Tick/Boom" arc. What if Kate had stayed with the Castles for longer than we saw on the show?

Three bullets was all it took for two people to say three words.

A seemingly innocent gift from Castle sends Kate on a journey to rediscover her past and possibly a wall-less future. Post "Cuffed." Romance/Angst/Humour/Friendship.

When Kate wakes from her shooting, she has to deal with the consequences of those three little words... Spoiler warning for anything up to 3x24, of course.

"Castle is famously fatherless," Beckett told Esposito once. But nobody reallys is... Caskett eventually.

Sequel to "A Helping Hand". It's Christmas and Kate receives some unexpected news while Rick's family is visiting.

Post Cops and Robbers. A conversation with Alexis causes some realizations for Beckett. She needs to set things right, even if it means telling Castle the truth.

Kate is given guardianship of a friend's one-year-old daughter. Castle tries to help in his own unique way. Chaos and fluff ensues.

Josh leaves Castle to do his dirty work for him. No riding off to a sunset for Castle and Beckett. Fluffy, angsty & a case that they need to solve shoved in the chapters. Give it a shot. R&R. Previously titled: HE STAYED, THE OTHER LEFT.

When Hermione is free from the restrictions of school, she hits the party scene hard. Harry's there, by her side as always as she starts the downward spiral. But he can't take being used and tossed aside any more. His heart can't take it. M for language.

Spoilers for Cuffed. When Rick needs her, the wall finally comes down.

Hermione's in pain. Harry wants to know why. And no matter how angry she gets with him, he'll never be deterred. One-Shot.

Castle and Beckett go undercover at a marriage counseling retreat. M for a reason kids...

When Hermione misses her and Harry's third date in a row, Harry is forced to take drastic action. It's up to Hermione to sort out her priorities before it's too late.

How long can she go on pretending when he was always standing right there in front of her. This fic is rated T.

Castle has a plan for Kate's birthday, but then it eventually morphs into a sub-plan to pull a fast one on Lanie and the guys. Caskett moments in this one. Total AU. *Complete*

It was Kate's worst nightmare; that he'd see her like this and run the other direction. What she didn't expect, however, was that this was the night that would prove just how deeply his love ran. Possible spoilers for Kill Shot.

When Kate Beckett went to get her book signed by Richard Castle, she never imagined that she'd end up meeting his daughter, much less offering to babysit for the afternoon. AU.

Nine months ago she gave him up at the behest of his daughter - choosing to break herself in order to free him. As dumb ideas go it's the worst one ever. ***Finalist for 'Best Romance' in the 2012 Castle Fan Fiction Awards.***

'She was getting farther from him, her sobs echoing in the hallway. She was getting away…he didn't have enough strength to do anything about it.' A small tale about the price to be paid in the event of one's death. Angsty One-Shot.

He's always been her North Star, guiding her home when she herself doesn't know which direction is which.

Beckett closes her mother's case. But now she needs to discover how to make a wall crumble

Beckett finally realises what Castle was talking about when he mentioned Yin-Yin being a name for a panda. Minor spoilers for 1x09. Set post-Deadpool. This fic was written for Manuxinhace's challenge fanfiction .net/s/7382548/1/Challenge CHAPTER 5 UP!

"When the time comes, baby don't run, just kiss me slowly." What happens when Castle sings in a bar and Kate's there? One-shot. Song Fic.

The events of this story take place after 4.1 "Rise." Kate's investigation into a horrifying series of murders brings her closer to Castle. Eventually, Kate has to choose between a relationship with Castle or to continue her mother's investigation.

"Everything was going great. As close to perfect as she thought possible." Follow up to Come Around to Me. Don't need to read it, but I wouldn't hate it if you did.

Episode-fic set in late season 4. The case of a body drowned in paint causes Beckett to re-evaluate Castle's place on her team and in her life. Complete.

After a rough case, Kate comes to the realisation that waiting isn't always the answer, and perhaps having a certain author close to those walls might not be such a bad idea. Written for Manuxinhace's challenge /s/7382548/1/Challenge

Post Season Three final. What will happen to Castle and Beckett ...

She can lie to the world and say that she doesn't remember his words but she can't keep lying to herself. Eventually, it's going to tear her apart. Spoilers for Rise.

Harry's world crumbles around him as he sees the love of his life in anguish following Ron and Lavender's kiss. The pain he feels from his unrequited love drives him to recklessly seek out Voldemort. AU. No Horcruxes. Implied final battle.

After that finale, my take on what happens next, to help tide you over 'til fall! Multi-chapter. Who shot Beckett? What does Castle do next? Where does Esposito fit into all this? Read, enjoy, review!

Six years after Pain attacks, the Fourth Great Ninja War has finally destroyed Konoha and the Sixth Hokage, Namikaze Naruto, goes back in time with two old friends to stop the war before it starts (ends after Chuunin Exams). NaruHina, SasuSaku eventually. Godlike!Naruto, Bloodline!Naruto Good!Kyuubi

What would have happened on season 3 episode 1 if things had gone a little differemt in the interragation room. Rated T to be safe. 9-24 changed a few spelling errors that were driving me crazy

The second she had seen Castle with that awful green and white rope around his neck she had decided to stop running. She didn't want to fight him anymore. She no longer wanted to ignore the words he thinks she doesn't remember. Mid Season 4.

This is a sequel to "A New Beginning" so you might want to read that one first if you haven't, or at least the last chapter. What happens after Kate finally admits her feelings forCastle?

Modern medicine can't heal all wounds, and neither can time. Castle helps Beckett accept what can't be changed.

Everybody's in Kate's business, trying to help her move forward. Lots of Jim & Rick conspiring to make Caskett happen. Sweet story; it'll make you feel good. It might make you laugh & cry a little.

One morning during breakfast in the Great Hall, things quite suddenly begin to turn into the most unexpected directions, when Harry behaves in a rather peculiar fashion - much to the bewilderment of Hermione and their fellow friends.

Together they would stand, and together they would fall. Spoilers for Knockout.

When and old friend of Beckett's comes to town and winds up dead, Castle and Beckett's relationship is challenged in more ways than one. Follows my story "Changes," but is not necessary to read that first.

Unable to find any real documentation on fuinjutsu as an art, Sealmaster Naruto Namikaze, joined by his wife, decides to take this obscure art and turn it into a discipline that will be accorded the same level of importance as the three main ninja arts.

The team go to Castle's house in the Hamptons. They ask and answer a lot of questions and learn a lot about each other. The finale doesn't exist in this 'verse. The main part of the story will be T rated but will have some separate M parts also.

It takes a real man to save Kate from herself.

"Memories are a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, and the things you never want to lose." Post 'Knockout'.

Maddie asks Kate to babysit her 5-year-old son for a night. Kate doesn't know what to do with a kid, having no previous experience. Castle shows up. Fluff ensues.

AU. Harry, just another normal Hogwarts student with no evil whatsoever plaguing his life, really likes Hermione Granger, who won't even give him the time of day. How is he going to win her heart? By being a complete tosser, of course. Boys are idiots.

In the darkest hour of the night, you find daylight.

Rick Castle, who kept her from freezing to death and held her hand in front of a bomb, prepared to die with her, wasn't who she was going home with. Kate's night after the end of Countdown.

What if, when Kate made the "School's funniest kid, & it's not enough," comment, Castle demanded to know what was enough? How explosive would that get? And what happened between the scenes we saw? Middle and later chapters have great fluff.

When Kate wakes up from surgery, there are things that Josh needs to discus with her. Angst. The usual 3x24 spoiler warnings apply.

"The best you can hope for is to find a place to make your stand. And if you're very lucky, you find someone willing to stand with you." As Kate recovers, she begins to realize the importance of Montgomery's words, both on the job and in life. Spoilers for Knockout. Complete.

Kate wakes up after being shot and her last memory is of Castle leaving with Gina to The Hamptons. Castle helps her to recover her memory as they try to repair their friendship. Caskett. My first attempt at a Fan Fic.

Through a research project in her third year of primary school and a teenager with large spectacles suspiciously similar to someone she once knew, a daughter seeks to find the truth about her great detective of a father.Sequel! Oh the confrontations...

Kate's reaction when Castle didn't bring her coffee, and all the consequences.

How I think season 4 should start, realistically. A lot has changed over the summer: a new Captain, something's up with Castle. Beckett is back at work and re-considering their relationship, but Castle has other things on his mind...

Castle finally decides that he needs time away from Beckett. Will she let him go, or chase after? set late season 3.

She had lost her captain—her friend and mentor; she could not lose him as well. Not when there was so much left unsaid, so much more that she wanted to tell him, that she needed to tell him. Post-KNOCKOUT AU.

Beckett finally wakes up after her surgery. A huge misunderstanding as she wakes up puts a roadblock in her relationship with Castle. Meanwhile, they also have to deal with changes at the 12th. Spoiler alert from Season 3 finale.

For too long, she didn't notice and when she did, she didn't understand.

This is the story about Richard Castle's first love, the woman who first broke his heart. And it wasn't Kyra Blaine. She was someone far more important…

The gang overhear Castle and Beckett's comments on the weekend's activities. A simple little one-shot, set probably anywhere in the middle of Season 3. No Josh.

Set post "Countdown" Beckett is ready to admit her feelings for Castle and they move their relationship to the next level.

One more for the post-Knockout files.

AU from the season 3 premiere. Castle will have to handle enemies from the past while Beckett tries to find him and help after he gives the 12th the slip. Meanwhile Castle shows a whole new side of himself!

A Sequel of sorts for my one-shot Rock Solid. Kate and Rick deal with the aftermath of Knockdown and move forward with their lives, learning to balance their partnership with their budding relationship.

Takes place after Countdown. Castle and Beckett finally talk about their undercover kiss, what it truly meant to both of them, and where they want to go from here. Story is now complete with an epilogue!

My first attempt at a Castle fic-hope you're kind. Even when you're well prepared, something can go wrong. When it does who will be able to keep the House of Castle from crumbling?

Drabble set in the aftermath of the Season 3 finale. Kate tries to process all that's happened and comes to some realizations of her own.

Third and final oneshot for the 3x22 episode tag series 'To Live and Take a Chance' and 'Always, needing you'. What was Kate dreaming while snuggling in Castle's arms? Told in first person.

Spoilers for 3x24. At first, Kate was thankful that Josh had done her lifesaving surgery. But as she recovered, she began to understand what it truly meant to be there for someone and realized that Josh had never been the one she could count on.

A continuation of To Live and Take a Chance. Rick awakens only to discover something's not quite right. Spoilers for 3x22.

Seeing that his son is not treated like a hero, the 4th takes Naruto to the world of Percy Jackson. With the both of them Demigods and powerful ones at that, will they survive their time in this strange world? And who is the girl in the tree?

Spoilers for 3x24. "Look me in the eye and tell me that meant nothing to you, and we can be done and I'll leave and you'll never see me again." In a desperate effort to save their partnership, Castle fights back after Kate tells him they are over.

"I'm in the process of falling and no one's there to catch me." He whispered. "I'll catch you. Every time."

During his 6th year in Hogwarts, Harry realizes that Hermione doesn't want to be friends with him anymore.T for language and disturbing amounts of fluff. One-shot.

Spoilers for 3x22. As Kate reads Mike Royce's final words and thinks back on her time with Castle, will she finally realize that her partner is worth the risk?

Takes place three months after Countdown. Beckett is still with Josh, but when Castle can no longer stand to see her with him and begins acting distant, will she be willing to do whatever it takes to save their partnership?

A close call during a case brings raw emotions to the surface. Will Kate finally tell Castle how she feels? Just how much will it take for them to wake up to the undeniable attraction love that exists between them? Will be Caskett through and through...

Kate finds out something's very wrong with Rick

She was right; he thought ironically; the blood on the front her sweater wasn't hers. However, the red that was blossoming on the left side of her body certainly was.

Beckett and the gang get a surprise when an article that Castle wrote about them is published.

Post-Countdown. Kate and Josh have dinner and a long conversation that leads to some interesting realizations.

Sometimes, one conversation can change everything.

Kate gets some bad news but Rick is there to help her back on her feet. He learns a lot more about her past and she learns that she can trust him with it, even the parts that she has tried to forget. Additional M Rated conclusion will be posted soon.

What you don't know can't hurt you. For Castle and Beckett, it might actually help.

When Beckett takes a day off of work, Castle senses that something isn't quite right. Can he solve the mystery?

What really happened when the elevator doors closed on Rick at the end of "Countdown"? Here's my version. Please review or comment. Thanks for reading. I do not own these characters.

My take on the end of Countdown

Set at the very end of S3 E17 'Countdown' when Castle goes up to Kate only to be interrupted by Josh. This is a story about two people who through refleciton on the past realize that taking chances may be their only chance at happiness. Please R&R

"I'm sorry for hitting you & for blowing up on you. I'm sorry for saying I didn't know why I keep you around. I was pissed off and I didn't mean any of it. I'm sorry." Castle & Beckett are on a stake out. What happens when tragedy strikes? Pure Caskett.

This story continues where Bridges leaves off, following Kate and Rick on their honeymoon, which means it's M rated right off the bat! COMPLETE! See "So Good Together" for sequel.

When Beckett begins receiving strange deliveries with her mail, is it a threat or something even more unexpected?

Sometimes, all you need to see the truth is a little help. Or a polygraph test.

When a throwaway comment leads to some serious revelations, Castle and Beckett's relationship is changed forever.

This is an Alternate Universe - Percy and Annabeth never kissed after TLO, instead a tragedy occurs, Percy disappears, and Annabeth is heartbroken. What happens when they meet again?

Beckett isn't feeling well and Castle can tell.

For Castle and Beckett, Drake's is definitely a place where magic happens.

Ryan goes to Castle for some advice, and they convince Beckett to help.

She was teasing him. The dirty little minx, she knew exactly what she was doing to him, and was loving every second. Rated M for smut.

A touch was just the beginning.

Castle bought 'The Old Haunt' but what does he plan to do with it? How does Beckett take it when she finds out she is involved in those plans? Starts right where "Last Call" 3X10 left off.

In the blink of an eye, it all went horribly wrong.

Castle asks Beckett to spend Christmas with him at his winter cabin...will this bring the dynamic duo together, finally? Set 18 months into the future...

Kate Beckett works on what may be the most unusual murder case of her career. Will her personal involvement with the victim help her solve the case, or will it cause events to spiral out of control? Now *COMPLETE*

Kate & Rick are engaged, now what? Life under 1 roof, an engagement party, Kate IDs Castle's dad, wedding prep and some quick mysteries. Lots o drama/Caskett fluff, bordering on light smut at times. M for safety. COMPLETE! See "I'll Give You the World"

Quick one shot, Beckett wakes up...her alarm was turned off...and somebody is in her apartment...making coffee? This idea, hasn't been used. Was written in 15 minutes for a school assignment.

Castle returns from the Hamptons. He spars with Beckett, and the end result isn't pretty. Caskett. Enjoy and please review.

Beckett just can't keep a date because of work, and Castle decides it's time he made it happen. Oneshot. Caskett.

After the Season 2 finale, here is my take on the first episode of Season 3. AU for now and written for the DFT crowd. Rick is in the Hamptons, there's murder, and he needs help. NOW COMPLETE with a name addition and author's notes.

It's what best friends are for. Post-finale fic, Caskett. A first attempt at writing Castle fanfiction.

Verbal sparring, innuendoes, and late-night snacks. Enough said.

The aftermath of Pain’s attack left Tsunade in comatose, Danzo's plot of becoming Hokage is thwarted by Naruto himself. With the doubts that the Lord of Fire has placed on Danzo, Naruto is suddenly left inheriting the mantle of Hokage before the Summit.

There's a new woman in Castle's life...how will she affect Kate? Set after season finale - post summer. Mostly Kate's POV

"She didn't hold up her guard well enough, 'cause secretly, she wanted him in. She wanted him to shake her up and find her every flaw. She wanted to give him a chance."

Yes, another take on the last scene of the finale. What's going through their heads as they both walk away, and what will happen when they come back together?

A movie premiere, a gunshot and an interesting connection to Kate's past. And it was just supposed to be a night of glitz and glamour. Caskett. Around the World Series - Part 2

This is my take on a possible ending to Season Two, based somewhat on what we know of what's to come and the rest based on my imagination and how I would have ended it myself. NOW FULLY COMPLETE! All chapters have been posted!

One-Shot Castle and the boy walk in on Tom and Kate sparring. What happens when Castle is told to either put up or shut up?

Castle manages to convince Beckett to come to California with him. Beckett expects a relaxing week, but Castle has other ideas. Caskett. Around the World Series - Part I

Kate only has eyes for her boyfriend leaving Castle out to dry. How does Castle react and does Kate realize what she is doing?

Kate notices some minor changes in Castle that should have told her she was losing her best friend. Will Kate be able to gain the perspective needed to save their relationship? Will Castle be able to move on and forgive?

My very first Castle story. One-shot, missing scene from "Tick, tick, tick..." We saw Beckett get jealous of Agent Shaw. What we didn't see is what she did about it. Heavy on the smut.

A rewrite of 'Harry Potter and the Marriage Contracts' done to improve some of the story elements, cut down on the Weasley bashing, and generally make a bit more sense. The changes are minor, but I believe make for a better story.

It's been done, but here's my shot at the old Marriage Contract type story. Harry and Daphne Greengrass find out their parents put together a marriage contract when they were born, now they must deal with it.

Castle is suffering from a case of writer's block when Beckett surprises him with a visit to the batcave.

Can Castle convince Kate to stay? We're kickin' it up to M, people! If you don't like it, skip chapters 6, 14 and 15.

COMPLETE! AU! Post OoTP, Sixth Year Story. Harry decides to have a little fun after hearing the Prophecy as a death sentence and his life takes on a life of its own! Harry/Daphne, HP/DG!

Sequel to "A Matter of Motive." Castle and Beckett try to decide where they want their relationship to go. Turns out moving from a kiss to something more can be more complicated than they thought.

Sequel to Perspective. Kate has a decision to make. Castle and Sorenson are involved. BTW I don't own anyone...never have.

Kate gets shot. Castle gets perspective.

A version of what happens next ... picks up immediately after the last scene of DEATH IN THE FAMILY

Kate discovers that sometimes the reason a person does something matters more than the action itself. Post-finale fic, Castle/Beckett.

And it's hard to hold on when there's no one to lean on." sequel to One Step Closer, takes place a month or two after.

While at a family Christmas party, Mrs Granger lets it slip that Harry and Hermione are engaged. The only problem is they don't know it yet.

Harry is confused and utterly lost as he wonders why exactly Ron and Hermione are lurking around like they're planning something, why our favorite scatterbrained blonde is taking a sudden interest in the Trio, and why some plans just don't work out.

“I’ve seen the heart of darkness. Let’s just say, I crossed over that line.” set immediately after episode 10, A Death in the Family.

Having been denied his birthright by the council of Konoha, Naruto forsakes the Leaf Village. He leaves for what he hopes is a better life among the shinobi of Suna, taking his family's scrolls and heirlooms with him.

She found her heart being broken when he mentioned his new-found fancy. She was stupid enough to give him advice on how to finally win the girl. Even though she never heard a name, she hated her. Why? Because she was in love with Harry Potter.

After defeating the Akatsuki and losing his sensei, Naruto is given the responsibility of being the Toad Sage. On his way from the battlefield he acquires two familiar swords that wish for him to become their master. And is Sakura falling for the blonde?

Harry is too goodlooking to be legal. That boy has certainly grown into his body, if you know what I’m saying. …What? How did this start? It started two bloody hours ago after I suggested we study together. Bloody brilliant of you, Hermione! [Oneshot]

During summer, Harry, Ron, and Ginny finally decide they've had enough of the boredom. Ginny suggests a familiar game called This or That and the famous question comes up... Gryffindor girls or Ravenclaw girls? [1shot. Sequel to 'Red Hair or Black Hair']

Hermione and Ginny are bored one summer day and decide to play This or That. It eventually leads to the inevitable question... red hair or black hair? [Oneshot.]

This is a Sequel to The Dreams of the Heart. Only as you can tell it is told from Albus Dumbledore’s point of view. This is a one shot and is actually in response to your reviews. A lot of you have asked that I write a sequel to The Dreams of the Heart,

It is just after the holiday break in our gang’s seventh and final year. Hermione learns something very important has happened to Harry during the time. She is forced to face what her heart is telling her. I don't own, and is a one shot. RR.

COMPLETE.. In a time where death is the only constant in life. The meeting of one such death and the memories up to that point in time. Join us as we remember a great man and as we forge ahead in today's world of denial and acceptance.