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.

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?

Lady Mary Crawley's Diary, starting from series one. Some fluff, humour and a little hurt/comfort thrown in for good measure. Winner of two Highclere Awards! Chapter 29: The engagement party, part two. M/M

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

AU. As war and the birth of a new heir comes to Downton, life is set to alter. With a sudden sense of urgency about life, the staff and Crawley family alike are determined to live life to the full. But there are somethings not even a war change.

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.

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.

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.

A small idea I had after watching the season three opener, I am a fan of Branson so I loved this line, *minor spoiler.*

12 housemates - siblings, couples, strangers, colleagues - compete in a game where unlikely allies emerge, friendships deepen and knowledge may be even more important than power. A period version of Big Brother, Downton Abbey style!

"'This is not black and white, darling.' And yet here she was, in tones." A Matthew and Mary AU, of sorts.

Mary, Edith, and Anna have journeyed to Ireland for Sybil's wedding, but things take an unexpected turn when the youngest Crawley sister gets her hands on some brandy. Mentions of S/B, M/M, A/B.

What if Mary and Matthew met before series one of Downton Abbey. Would they still have feelings for each other? My idea of what Mary and Matthew might have been like before the show. reviews very much appreciated.

The year is 1906. Lord and Lady Grantham have decided to invite a much larger crowd for Christmas and New Year's this year, including a distant cousin, Matthew Crawley. How will a young Mary take to a teenage Matthew? Will sparks fly? Instant friendship?

'Do not condemn her to a life of misery' Violets words hit home with Matthew Written in both Mary and Matthew POVs... Matthew and Mary are the couple that will never be over, despite how hard Richard try to prevent it.

It's November 1914. Matthew has only been at war for a few weeks. A little insight into his thoughts in this new and terrifying situation.

"Nothing has ever been ordinary for us, has it, Mary?" he asks when they break apart, his blue eyes full of affection, his fingers brushing her cheek as softly as a snowflake, only warmer. Matthew/Mary post season 2

When I saw my love go through the church door, I followed along with my heart full of woe For now she is wed to another... Matthew's feelings at having to watch Mary walk down the aisle to marry a man who isn't him. Post S2 MxM

No one would rescue her. Certainly not any person in this congregation. Set post season 2.

M/M romance in a modern AU with no relation to Season 2 with one small exception

Sherlock finds himself in 1913, and is bored enough to help sort out the romantic woes of a strange man with a bicycle, while making a startling deduction about a mystery woman.