What happens when Gates finds out about Beckett and Castle's relationship? How does Castle prove his worth to the Captain? Will he be able to stay at the 12th Precinct or will the partnership be broken? Starting sometime in mid Season 5 - pretty much fully AU from then on.

"Kate, I've spent five years following you around. I know you, and I don't think you could ever be anything less than extraordinary." Post-ep for Watershed, which will explore season 6 territory. Rating may change. Entry for the 2013 Hiatus Ficathon Challenge. Updated January 2019!

"Beckett got a faraway look in her eye as she caught Esposito's barely-there nod, and then looked at Ryan who wore a grim face. Suddenly, it registered with her - what they might have discovered. Her pulse began to race; her heart was going to come out of her chest. She had to control her breathing at the possibility of what may be." Kate is strong, but facing this part of her past

Kate's been in a coma for 2 years. When she awakens, she learns that Castle let her go. He's moved on for the sake of his sanity. Can she forgive him for abandoning her? Will Castle risk his heart again to be with Kate? Love always finds a way. Or so they say!

Kate woke with no memory,no idea of where she was. All she wants is Castle. But what she knew was that she was kidnapped. And she wasn't alone. Post 5x08 The rating is T but might change

"I'm not apologising for what I did if that's what you're here for, and if I had to do it all over again, I still wouldn't change a thing." - Fill for a tumblr prompt, AU from the end of Always. Three shot. Strong T.

A sequel to 'An Odyssey to Us.' Finally together, Castle and Beckett embark on a new journey, but it's not going to be a smooth ride... Can they survive the bumpy road? Or will they crash and burn? An AU retelling of the season 3 finale. Chapter 5 - "We need to talk." Now he's panicking; worst case scenarios flashing through his mind. "What's wrong?"

"What's past is prologue." -William Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act II Scene I. An AU season six Castle story.

"You can't go back and undo a kiss. Once you've been there, you've been there." Post Countdown.

CASKETT: What should have happened during and after the couch scene in "To Love and Die in LA"... In my opinion anyway. Rated M for a very good reason. For those that know me this is really, REALLY NOT FEMSLASH! (But there will be more of that soon!)

"She isn't here, Mr. Castle. Don't you want to protect her? Isn't that what all of this is about?" AU from "Always"

Just when Kate feels her life is hitting rock bottom, fate throws her right in the middle of Downtown Manhattan, on that fateful September 11, 2001. Underneath the rubble of her life, and her city, will Kate be to find hope, peace and love? AU **HIATUS**

Takes place three years after early-season 5. Castle & Beckett haven't seen one another during that time, each going their separate ways. They both travel to Paris, neither knowing the other is there, & when their paths collide, desire & passion take over as they gain back those missed years & rediscover one another. . .Rated M. *Updated 07/07/2014* Final chapter is now up!

Kate will go to his funeral for them. She owes them this. There are no vows to hold them together...but somehow, she is still theirs. They understand that she is grieving too. [One-shot, post-For Better or Worse]

"There would be no unexpected sound of her key in the lock. No sound of stilettos across the floorboards. No laughing greeting or warm embrace or welcoming kiss. Not any more." -My entry for the 2013 Castle Hiatus Ficathon

Alexis didn't survive 'Hunt' and Castle never returned to New York. 5 years later he is back.

Deleted/alternate/extra scenes for "How Many Ways To Say I Love You". Super M. Not every chapter, but still.

It should have brought them closer together, not torn them apart – she understands this now. What she doesn't know is whether any way back for them still remains. Future fic - Complete. **Winner of 'Favorite M rated Fanfic Multi-chp' in the 2013 Castle Fanfic Writers Guild Awards**

Young Kate Beckett had looked for a night to forget only to find it turned into one she would remember for the rest of her life. AU

Two of the Twelfth's own become targets, but a greater purpose lies in the crosshairs - destroying Richard Castle's life by eliminating what he loves the most. An AU re-telling of episode 6X09 'Disciple'. Includes the death of a major character, as well as an alternate ending for those happier-inclined among us.

Waking up to the sound of his voice is intoxicating. Makes her feel safe. She'd know his voice anywhere. She'd always hear him... even now... when his heart is shattered... (Sometime early S6 - No spoilers) - COMPLETE - {2014 Castle FanFic Writer's Guild Winner - Fav. T Rated Multi-Chapter}

The bank explodes and so do the emotions inside Beckett. She enters the building with only one thing in her mind - Castle. She finds him alive. Will she be able to hold back her emotions? Slightly AU take on Cops & Robbers - Note the rating change. Complete.

Not many days does Kate Beckett wake up to her own screams- but when she does there is a reason. Haunted by a figure from her past, will she find a way to survive or will she sink further into the hole she dug all those years ago? Sometimes your past is the hardest thing to let go of...

Castle and Beckett finally get to have that trip to Bora-Bora. But not all goes as planned. Instead of sipping mojitos in paradise, they find themselves stranded on an isolated island. Cover Art made from collaboration with @dtrekker. 2013 Castle Ficathon Entry. Rated M for safety, though the bulk of the story is T-rated. COMPLETE.

Post Countdown AU. Kate comes back to her apartment to find Lanie needing to speak with her desperately. Why? Where does their conversation lead?

Castle thought he knew how much he had to lose after Alexis was abducted, but the nightmare is just beginning. Back in New York, their lives have turned upside down in an instant and instead of being by Kate's side, her partner is in Paris. Becomes AU during Hunt. This is rated M because of a graphic description (not sexual content).

"Mom, there's something I want to tell you." Rick and Alexis have just returned home from their harrowing experience in Paris. Martha and Kate have waited as patiently as they could for their return. And now, there are stories to tell. Post 'Target' and 'Hunt' mostly AU with a few canon 'flashbacks'.

She needs this; his taste, his smell, his body pushed against hers, as she melts within his arms, needs the reminder of all that could be gone. A missing moment insert and an added ending to 6x02.

The rings bounce against her chest as she leans forward, a silent yet heavy reminder of more than her thoughts can handle. She will never stop being thankful for the ending to this day, to the antidote that saved her fiancé so that she didn't have to carry two death-laiden rings around her neck for the rest of her life. No, just one is enough. (I apologize for the typo in advance)

Post Valkyrie. After Dreamworld airs this will most likely be AU. This is a one shot. I have taken hints from the promo and first sneak peek of Dreamworld. You will find some references to past episodes and if you look very carefully one little NF Easter Egg. Obviously I don't own any Castle characters, but they inhabit my dreams. Epilogue added. Hope you like it.

On a sunny afternoon in April, Kate receives a phone call that will change her life forever. She never dreamed when she said "Hello" that Castle was calling to say "Goodbye", one last time. Castle Ficathon

All she can feel is extreme pain and somewhere in the midst of it all is a pair of blue eyes that she wishes she would get a chance to see again. Set after 4x21 "Headhunters"

Spoilers for the Season 6 promo only. "Castle," she whispers. "I want to go to DC. But...I want to say yes to you as well."

"I've got my eye on the door, Just waiting for you to walk in, But the time is ticking." Kate's been in DC for five months, it's Kate's Birthday, and Castle should have been there. Inspired by the song The Moment I Knew by Taylor Swift.

Season 5 between the episodes 'After the Storm' and Still.' Rick and Kate learn how to become a couple as their families and friends gradually learn of their new relationship. Rated M because we are talking about a new couple here. Please read and review.

The last time Castle regained consciousness, he was just grateful to be alive. Now, that other world dances technicolor at the edges of his dark reality.

While Castle and Beckett deal with a very early, rude awakening and a case going nowhere, there's also something else to think about...

Watershed. Bridge fic between seasons 5 and 6. "It's who you are. You don't let people in. I've had to scratch and claw for every inch."

An Always AU, in which Ryan calls, and this time Castle answers. A two-shot, co-authored by seilleanmor and BerkieLynn

A sexy little romp leading up to 'The Lives of Others.'

Somewhat AU - A bet gone wrong results in a kidnapping. With everything on the line, the team is willing to go to extraordinary measures to get one of their own back, safe and sound. **NOW COMPLETE

Beckett and the team are challenged when a case resembling Rathborne's murders enters their life. Will the 12th figure out who the killer is before it's too late? Or will one of their own be taken from them? Rated T for some violence and minor Caskett. Now complete. Please read and review!

AU from season 4, in which Castle doesn't let Beckett run from him over the summer she recovers from the shooting. "She is sand slipping through your fingers. You need to hold on for one moment more." COMPLETE.

Beckett is in DC and Castle is in NYC - Post Watershed - with all spoilers inherently in play. Decisions have been made and stands taken, but someone from their past will force them to face one another one more time. Will Caskette conquer all? This is my first fanfiction EVER! Cover art by dtrekker - Castle 2013 Ficathon entry-Rating M for some language and later chapters.

Kate is still in denial about her feelings for Castle, hiding behind her relationship with Josh. Meanwhile, Castle is beginning to reconsider the possibility that they'll ever be together. So what happens when Castle has made his choice? Stay or walk away

Castle and Beckett receive a tip off that leads them to a alley way. But something happens in the alley that changes everything. This story is rated M because it contains subject matter that is for mature readers. it was written to increase awareness and communication about the subject. It does not contain smut.

Post Watershed one-shot - Possible Season 6 premier. Beckett figures out her future. Story focuses on Castle and Beckett and what has transpired since the the swing set scene. Reviews welcome.

Four months after Kate Beckett sat on a swing with Richard Castle kneeling in the grass she's having a hard time overcoming her nerves. A special type of nerves only a bride can get right before a wedding. But then something happens that tips the balance, something that could change both Richard Castle and Kate Beckett's future. Based off of a comment I made on a tumblr post.

Finale speculation fic, turned slightly A/U post-ep. It's been almost a year to the day since she last sat in this playground and wept for all she had ruined. I just want you, she had said. She has done an awful job of proving it these last few weeks. *Now Complete*

"She doesn't try to hide it. She wants him to know, she wants him to see just how much this hurts." Spoilers for Watershed. A "What If?" scenario written for a lovely bunch of people who hinted not so subtly that they wanted it.

Her dad takes her to the airport. He doesn't ask where Castle is and she doesn't offer. *Watershed post-ep*

This was inspired by the song "Just Give Me a Reason" by Pink/Nate Ruess. It takes place about a year after C/B started dating, but is not tied to the specifics of season five. In other words, it's a slight AU, forcing the ugly conversation they've needed to have for quite a while.

Alternatively titled: Third Time's the Charm

Consider this hiatus boot camp. Post-ep for Squab. "Castle, in case you weren't paying attention, we've just been tested. Eric Vaughn was sent to test us," she tells him earnestly. "By whom? God? The universe?" he scoffs, still clinging to the pretense that he doesn't know what she's getting at. "You don't even believe in that stuff." COMPLETE

"Only this time he didn't come to promote a book, this time he came to say goodbye."

Post-episode oneshot for Watershed.

A Castle/Beckett baby fic. "He'll never lie and say that he didn't picture it sometimes, Kate with a swollen stomach, glowing. He knows she's imagined it too. He's seen the deep flush of her cheeks late at night when he catches her daydreaming." Cover art by houghtonsbeckett. COMPLETE.

Because sometimes we make stupid decisions before we know what the right choice is... Post 5x23 and speculation for 5x24. This popped into my head in the last scene of The Human Factor. Spoilers for that episode and for Watershed.

"She's Will Sorenson. For a while – for the first few hours, anyway – that's all she can think... And what she once couldn't even comprehend, she finds herself considering." 5x23 post ep. Slight spoilers for 5X24 promo only.

"Kate smiles at him, a trembling, fearful thing just for him. It fills him up. She may as well have said yes. Because she's going to work on it. For him. He's soooo going to marry Kate Beckett." - - - Set sometime in late 2013 and beyond. No spoilers. **Now Complete**

By semi-popular demand! When Castle finds a list of pros and cons Beckett made about him before they were together, he thinks he's in trouble... but she ends up reading it to him, leading to discussions about their relationship and how far they've come. No deliberate spoilers for anything after Recoil.

"She was so small huddled on the bathroom floor. Her knees were pulled tightly to her chest and her back and head leaned against the bath tub. She was ghostly pale in her grey leggings and blue NYPD t-shirt that would fit him. He couldn't tell if she was awake or asleep until a small voice came out."

After all that Kate Beckett has been through, this just might be the one thing that breaks her.

This story is my attempt at illustrating Kate's fear, in written form, after she is cut off during the phone call with Castle in "Hunt." First time writer of Castle fic so any and all reviews welcome :)

A fix-it-fic for 'Squab & the Quail'. Spoilers up to this episode.

Kinda sort of a Post Ep for 5x22 "He needs to talk to someone, ask for help. Richard Castle needs someone to help him, make him not screw this up." TWO-SHOT

Post-ep for "The Squab and the Quail"

Kate goes to see Dr Burke because that bullet whizzing past her head has shaken her up. Cue some honesty and grown up talking. Spoilers for 5x21 (The Squab and the Quail). Fix-it fic with a rating to be safe

Castle's speaks without thinking, is it a question Beckett is ready to handle or will she be stubborn enough to ignore it? [Now updated with Chapter 4]

After a vivid dream, Beckett thinks she's been given a second chance. When she begins to doubt the reality surrounding her, there is only one person she can think of who has come up with crazier things than what she's living through.

The first few days after he's gone are the worst. Her heart, the silly, stupid muscle, still expects to find him every time she turns around. And, of course, she doesn't. Co-authored by PenguinOfTroy and dave-ck. AU

Set sometime post "47 seconds" and "The Limey" but pre "Always". After wrapping up a case, Beckett and Castle share the elevator down on their way out of the precinct. When a sudden mechanical malfunction leaves them stuck between floors, they finally have the conversation that they have been avoiding. Their hurts and true feelings will finally come out.

Pre-ep/post-ep for 100th Episode, The Lives of Others. Spoilers for a handful of Hitchock movies, though hopefully not too bad.

Contains some spoilers for 5-19 "The Lives of Others". There were a lot of spoilers floating around before the episode aired, and my mind went in one particular direction. I was totally wrong, but I still think this would have been a cool idea. The premise is kind of 'out there', so be forewarned.

"The writer in him wants the sky to be overcast, with maybe some rain, or – better yet – loud claps of thunder. He's writing some dark, stormy scene in his head, lost among the words, so he doesn't notice the men behind him. He doesn't notice anything until a second before it all happens. And then, it's too late. Everything goes dark." Post Killshot AU

Starting in 4x15 'Pandora'. Castle and Beckett find themselves in a sticky situation once again- locked in the trunk of a car. What if Beckett hadn't managed to get the trunk open and the scene were a little... different?

This was my Secret Santa present for onewriter girl, and I kinda fell in love with the idea :) Hope you enjoy it! Beckett is sent home sick from work, and in a bad mood to top it off. The last thing she needs is a certain 9 year old on a sugar rush there to annoy her. Or does she? REMINDER: any one of my fanfictions has the ability to become multichapter. So REVIEW and tell me!

"She tells herself that there's nothing wrong with a night out. Nothing wrong with wanting to cheer her partner up, right? But there probably is something wrong with the way her pulse is racing at just the memory of his eyes on her across the desk." AU post-ep for 3x18 One Life to Lose. Two shot.

Still reeling following his daughters kidnapping, Castle can't cope, and it could mean the end of his relationship with Kate. Disclaimer: The characters belong to Andrew W. Marlowe, not to me, though I wish they did because I would definitely have them kissing with the lights on!

Post-Always, Castle and Beckett: Captured for a surprising reason, Castle and Beckett struggle to escape as an unexpected character plays the balance of powers to get them back. Guns, drugs, and interrogations, all with an added twist.

He hates that this woman, this maddening woman, who hurt him so deeply, so seemingly irrevocably, can still undo him effortlessly. He hates her for it. He hates himself for it. Takes place during The Limey.

Our rules, lives, hearts, and souls may be bent. But they will never be broken. (Spoilers for 5x15 "Target")

"I need space." It wasn't the first time Castle had heard those words, but it would be the last. Beckett may want space but that was one thing he wasn't going to give her. He was going to fight, either for her, or against her.! Set during Rise

Two years ago, she told him that she'd get him out if he ever ended up behind bars wrongfully accused of a crime. Unfortunately for him, the crime he's being accused of right now is against her, and until she wakes up, it's his word versus all the evidence piling up against him. Now AU because I'm slow and new episodes just keep coming out faster than I write new chapters. COMPLETE

A Pre-5x08 Story Idea - Handshakes and stolen moments together, are never enough to satisfy the insatiable hunger. Will careless actions cause more exposure than they realise?

Based on a prompt: What if the crime in the alley scene in 'Always' had nothing to do with Kate's shooting or her mom's murder. And the John Woo marathon went ahead. Would Kate show up at the loft and what happens next? "His footfalls greet her like an approaching army, striking fear and terror, laced with excitement and something that feels suspiciously like arousal, within her."

Heartbroken and convinced that Castle no longer loves her, Beckett shows up at his place looking for the answers and gets far more than she hoped for. Set after The Limey.

What happens when a game of Truth or Dare at the precinct gives Castle a fun idea of how to spend the next day? Now complete!

He always had this vague, half-formed desire for a family with Kate Beckett. He just never expected it to happen like this. - for Laura. I hope you had an amazing birthday!

Caskett. Established relationship. Kate is waiting on Castle at The Old Haunt... is she ready for what she is waiting for? My first Caskett story... please be gentle... NOT FEMSLASH! (for those who know me!)

Castle wakes to a note, Kate Beckett has gone. Has she really left him or is something else going on? The last chapters have now been posted.

A conversation between Castle and Beckett, and a decision after Meredith left - followed by another between Castle and Alexis.

Spoilers for 5x10: 'Significant Others'. Based on the final scene. "She watches Castle's nervous energy spike giddily as he reacts to the relief of getting his life back in order, everyone back in their own little compartment; no bleeding between the lines, no comingling, separate boxes for everything, and everyone in their appropriate place." COMPLETE

Picks up right where "Secret Santa" leaves off. So much of the show focuses on Kate's trust issues, so this story explores Castle's trust issues, using the lie she told about the Christmas Eve shift as a launching point. This story really delves into the topic and can be angsty at times, but always with a happy ending. COMPLETE.

A one-shot reaction fic to Season Four's "The Limey." What happens when the screen fades to black. This is a Caskett story, but it is going to take you on one hell of a roller coaster ride. Disclaimer: The characters and settings do not belong to me, I just play with them, for my own amusement. They belong to Andrew W. Marlowe and company, with whom I am, sadly, unaffiliated.

He has to get her out of his system somehow . . . Post-episode aftermath for 'The Limey' and going AU from there.

It can never be enough, making up for all the time they've missed. She laughs, full and rich, shaking with it and it's infectious. He grins, pressing his forehead against hers as he watches the light fill her face. He lets the backs of his fingers graze her cheek, overwhelmed by her, by this, them-Everything. COMPLETE.

This is inarguably the worst thing she's ever agreed to. She consciously forces her limbs to relax, tries to block out the knowledge of the set of eyes that are irrevocably fixated on every one of her movements.

"Damnit Kate I'm a man, not your personal teddy bear or security blanket. You can't just crawl into my bed every night and expect me to just lay there!" Set in s4; Kate is forced to stay at Castle's place, and things could get awkward... Castle/Beckett fic with plenty of sexual tension and an interesting case that hits a little too close to home for our favorite Detective.

"The worst part is how it ends," he whispers, his words hitting her in the face. "He shoots in the nightmares. I don't get to walk out." Post-3xk, pre-everything else. For purposes of this story, no Josh or Gina. M rated for chapter 3. Now complete.

Their footsteps echo in the nearly empty hallways as they make their way to the room that is at once so familiar and yet still feels so strange. Follows "Sweetheart," "The Message," and "The Call." Complete.

Set after the events of Countdown. Cold, lost, empty, scared. Beckett turns to the only person who can make that all go away. Castle

It's freaking cold, and Castle and Beckett warm up at his place. Looking for something warm to wear, Beckett finds some interesting stuff in Castle's closet. Fluff with some actual character development. But mostly fluff. COMPLETE

She didn't expect it to be like this. Maybe she should have. Three years. So much time. So much waiting, wanting, aching. Too long for it not to come to this.

Speculation of the "47 Seconds" promo. Castle's reaction to Beckett's very startling confession; what does it mean for their relationship? Beckett goes to Castle's loft to find out. One Shot. Strong T rating. It's not all angst, but theres a heavy dose...

When he stumbles through the darkened living room and opens the door, Beckett is standing there. Beckett, in faded jeans and a black button-down. Beckett, carrying a bottle of wine.

Watching too much Setup/Countdown produces fic like this. Castle and Beckett encounter something that just might act as a wrecking ball.

An odyssey to the place where they belonged. To 'us'. To them. To love. But love is a journey, not a destination... Buckle up, it's gonna get bumpy. *Chapter 13 up*

If you want a story that feels realistic, and will make you laugh as well as cry, than this one is for you. Drama mixed with fun, romance, and unexpected developments for Castle and Beckett.

Castle/Beckett. The first time Alexis finds them, she knows she wasn't supposed to find them at all.

Post episode 3x24 cliffhanger therapy. Hurt/comfort.

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.

Kate Beckett wants no help from Castle. But she needs an apartment. Badly.

A daily run for Mulder...