AU Shepard was on the ship that had the first contact, and now weak and injured she finds herself at the mercy of a strange creature that seems to want to help her, but those teeth say differently. Meanwhile Nihlus wonders what exactly he has gotten himself into with this strange new species.

Sometimes, terrible choices were all that remained. He knew that better than most. Still, his people fell for the one he had to make and centuries of wandering the Fade had forced him to watch the world and its people diminish and die a slow, lingering death. His path was set long before he ever woke, and he never thought to stray from it — until he met her.

Trust is a delicate flower that needs to get nurtured and time to grow. Even more so love. A tale of two disparate Wardens forced together, of finding a way to overcome the distrust, and their own painful past in the time of the Blight. An in-depth exploration of the Dalish origin and all DA:O companions. Complete. Note: A newer, rewritten version of this story is available here.

Cullen has seen Varric moping around in the same spot by the fireplace for days now. After Hawke's death, he knew Varric had taken it hard, but the dwarf was no longer going on quests or even really speaking to people. Actually, if Cullen thinks about it, he himself had not really taken the time to mourn the loss of Hawke. Perhaps they could do so together.

"The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts." UPDATED 2017. Bridging the gap between Prometheus and Covenant.

Solas-POV. Solavellan. Trespasser spoilers. Not all that canon-compliant. Summary: Everyone has secrets. Not all are as earth-shattering as those kept by Solas, but the Inquisitor has her own fair share. Intrigued by her, the Dread Wolf will stop at nothing until he has sussed them all out. Be warned; M-rating for language and possibly triggering imagery. Extremely slow burn.

How does an old elven god fall in love with a young Dalish positive hunter? With cake, fluff, and a good number of surprises! An exploration on how Solas fell in love with Miriel Lavellan. Slow-build. Lots of fluff and more upcoming serious moments. Updates on Fridays. cover image by slayersangel on tumblr!

A wise Krogan once said that the only stories worth telling are those of love, sex, and war. This has all three. A story of provocateurs, confidants, and unhealthy attraction. Mass Effect Noir. Rated MA. Original content and a touch of AU pre & post ME1-3 concerning the secrets, origins, and lives of Jane Shepard and Garrus Vakarian.

On the eve of Integra's death, Alucard must obey one final command from his beloved master. But if he does, will he have the courage to embrace Integra's final offer and finally go gentle into that good night?

OneShot. Before Avatar Wan separated Vaatu from Raava, where did their conflicts begin? When did Vaatu and Raava came into existence to bring the world balance? Korra tries to find out where it all began and uncovers a deep, heart-breaking history between the two opposing deities long before they were on their way to being the gods of harmony and chaos. Vaatu x Raava.

Four young adults with little in common, suddenly thrown into a desperate fight against an enemy thought lost to the ages, find themselves charged with the fate of Thedas. Witness their struggles as they attempt to pick up broken pieces, forge alliances, and create the miracle that shakes the age. Everything begins with Origins. (Multi-Warden Novelization of Origins) [Complete]

Ashila Lavellan has a past stained black, white, and red. The black and white of her accursed eyes has been her birthright, the red staining her hands- a testament to her curse. How can one pursued by Dread itself, band a group together and repair the Sky? Slow-burn story to help me deal with my Elflove, spans all of Inquisition. (Rated:Language,Violence,Romance)

Sequel to Worthy of a Name. Natsume slowly learns to deal with life as a god. An inter-connected vignette series. Gen.

COMPLETE. Tobirama is willing to give absolutely anything for Hashirama and his dream.

Four years after the Chantry explosion that started a war and ended their secret affair, mage Avery Hawke and the former Knight-Commander Cullen meet again in Skyhold, and get a second chance at a happy ending. Part 2 of Eye of the Storm.

The Grand Cleric is dead, the Circle saved, and Lorelai Hawke faces an uncertain future. Betrayed by her apostate lover and wrongfully labeled his accomplice, her friends scramble to her aid. But when Lorelai sinks into the oblivion of her darkest secret, Sebastian Vael vows to protect the woman he loves anyway he can.

ONESHOT - "Mrs. Higurashi." Inuyasha spoke softly. The elder woman turned around to face him, her expression one of obvious shock. "Oh, Inuyasha, what are you doing here?" she asked, trying to hide the sobs she held. "Kagome just left to go back to your world." "I know"

This is a slowmance between Hawke and Fenris, but it concentrates on the story of DA2 with lots of twists on the canon (especially the timeline) and not a lot of repeating back events of the game word for word. Rated M for language, violence, and giggity situations. Updated Mondays (Usually)

Short episodes about the sacrifices you must make for interspecies love.

There was no hint of it in her letters, no warning of her coming. She simply arrived one afternoon in late September, the autumn wind tugging at her coat and a small suitcase at her feet as she waited patiently on the front porch for one of them to open the door.

It was the beast inside him, his shame that he couldn't control that festered and grew with each injustice that passed before his eyes. She was given to him to try and appease it. But not even her love could have stopped the fall of their empire. Originally a kinkmeme prompt! Sort of AU Solas/Lavellan where Lavellan is a slave in the days of Arlathan who is given to Fen'Harel.

The story of Garrus and Femshep as told by me. Lots of off-canon. Sequels incoming. TW: It's been brought to my attention that some of Garrus' more animalistic behavior in some scenes have caused panic attacks for victims of abuse. I am so sorry for anyone who had a similar reaction. SO sorry. I would like to make any new readers aware of this beforehand. Thank you.

With his family aboard the Normandy, Garrus finds it difficult to keep his relationship with Shepard a secret. Currently undergoing for editing. Expect changes in chapters and content!

When Cullen let Hawke leave Kirkwall, he never intended to let her go. The time has come for a reckoning. F!MageHawke/Cullen

In matters of life and death, it's our journey to understand the universe, ourselves and those we care about that keeps us truly alive. For many that path includes love, loss, betrayal & violence. FemShepXGarrus. Covers time from ME2-3, flashbacks to ME1, graphic.

After being reunited on Omega, Garrus and Shepard are about to realize that their friendship may be turning into something more, and that love really is worth fighting for, worth being brave for, worth risking everything for. AUish, set in ME2. Garrus/FemShep.

Ichigo and Rukia live alone in a small mountain town, banished from everything they once knew. But learning how to live with the scars left behind and the consequences of their choice is not easy. Slowly they will uncover their unique brand of happiness and in the process, learn how to live without wars.

Although he takes after his mother in more ways than one, Garrus refuses to forget Shepard. Inspired by both a k-meme prompt and the Radiohead song with the same name.

What Shepard might not realize is, she'll never be alone, either. There are already people looking down. Shakarian. Post-ME3 Destroy.

Shepard has been letting a turian baby they rescued stay on the Normandy. Garrus finally asks why. FemShep/Garrus

ANBU Captain Uchiha Itachi had things well planned out, until a medic-nin with ridiculous hair went and made herself interesting. Sakura insisted she was just doing her job, but Itachi didn't quite see it that way. Non-massacre. Sakura/Itachi.

In an alternate universe where the First Contact War never ended, Commander Shepard and Garrus Vakarian meet on the battlefield-as enemies. But destiny will not be denied... Garrus/FemShep, AU. 2 chapters. First story of a series.

At the end of his life, it's time for Ichigo to become a real shinigami, but with death comes unexpected challenges—not the least of which is that presented by seeing Rukia again for the first time in years.