A death has brought Lettie, Mary's youngest child, back to Downton after a 13 year absence. Her arrival forces her and those around her to face past grievances and old ghosts. Presented with the return of his youngest grandchild, now a young woman the image Cora, Robert is also forced to relive a moment from their history he'd rather leave buried in his receding memories.

When Mrs. Hughes loses her eyesight, her life as the housekeeper of Downton Abbey is over. Perhaps with Mr. Carson she will be able to realize a new life just beginning. Carson/Hughes.

Pre Downton Abbey. 1902 -1903. The life and times of young John Bates during the Second Boer War. Twists and turns of his life that take him from being a happily married young soldier to a cripple and a drunk.Discover the soul crushing secret that convinced him he was undeserving of a good woman's love. And learn about a secret love who held John's heart after Vera and before Anna.

" Katherine felt an urge to leave the flowers and turn away, to go home and pretend that Hannah hadn't come to her that morning with a tear-streaked face and a letter in her hand." (One-Shot, quite angsty)

They've never spoken but their paths cross every day... can you really love at first sight?

For Altenprano as part of the Sybil/Tom Secret Santa Exchange. Tom and Sybil celebrate Christmas in Ireland.

In which Crutchie discovers that the things he can do outweigh the things he can't. (Deaf!Crutchie collab with the lovely thepopcornpup!)

Anna Smith is 16 years old and has just been signed up for an arranged marriage. John Bates is an soldier who needs a wife to tend his home while he's off at war. Anna has always wanted to marry for love and it's love at first sight when she meet's John. But it's been reduced to a business transaction. When her husband comes home wounded is this Anna's chance to make him love her?

"She's always cold now. Works with pale hands, trembling fingers that earn her an "Are you alright?" almost daily. Doesn't know whether it's to do with an especially cool early November, or the other thing." Post 4.3 AU. (Trying to practice writing again, so the chapters may shift in style as the story progresses).

They all thought no one was paying attention. Skittery/Specs, Race/Spot, Jack/Davey

A series of alphabetic drabblish snippets in the life of Anna Smith and John Bates. Originally from the Tumblr drabble challenge. The words were given to me by my online bestie Anglophile68.

Almost 3 years after Sybil's death Tom still isn't quite recovered. He dotes on his daughter and goes through the motions of life at Downton. Kate Byrne is dealing with her own sad past the best way she knows how, by keeping it all a secret. When the two meet they are instantly drawn to one another. Will they be able to move on together or will their pasts hold them back?

Crutchie looked down at his feet, then back up at Jack with eyes that were no longer smiling. A blush climbed up his freckled cheeks as he rose his hand to his ear. He tapped his ear, then shook his head. "What's wrong, kid?" Jack asked...Suddenly, Jack got what he meant. Crutchie couldn't hear him. (One-Shot based on "Speaking Volumes (Without A Sound)" by ValAndMarcelle.)

A one-shot set during World War II. Tom is a war correspondent who has to leave Sybil and their young son to cover the war.

Poe, Rey and Fin are all orphans. Leia takes in strays.

Dublin, December 1919. It's the Bransons first Christmas together as a married couple and rather than spending money, they agree to make each other gifts. A contribution to the Tom/Sybil Secret Santa exchange for Magfreak.

The Desert cares about her children.

There are good days and bad days. Happiness had never came easily for Anna and Bates, nor did it always come in the ways they might expect. Set post S6. Response to tumblr fanfic prompt challenge.

"If we have to leave here, if we have to leave the country, we are going to be together." AU from S2E6.

In 1955, Anna attends the funeral of her beloved husband. Her friends and family are there to support her as she thinks through her memories of the man she loved and everything they shared in their life together.

Modern AU — Grey's Anatomy, ER, House MD and all your favorite Downton Abbey characters (including the dead ones!) Kind of a Chelsie heavy tale but there's plenty of Cobert, Banna, Richobel and Baxley tossed in for good measure. Lots of medical drama, cussing and even some sexytimes. Stays close to canon in terms of major events, just transplanted into a modern setting! Spoiler-y?

Grace is hurt after the incident at Billy Kimber's place. Tommy Shelby feels responsible and stays by her side until she is well. Lots of hurt Grace, comforting/guilty/exhausted Tommy, and comforting Arthur and John. Two-part fic.

A series of letters, diaries, and first hand encounters, written and recounted by Matthew and Mary of the final years of Downton. AU, events may deviate from the show (as I see fit).

Short little drabble on Tom's feelings after the incident in Season 3. One-shot.

It's late and Lavinia is tired. The two of them are locked together in the corner of the room, and she turns to him, and she says, "If he could just admit the truth, all four of us might have a chance."

Modern Baxley Spy!AU. Follows their relationship as Joe returns from an extended stay in Russian custody. Will feature various characters. It's rated T but it's definitely going to go M at some point.

That day at the sea changed Elsie Hughes' life. Season 4 CS spoilers.

With Anna in prison, Mrs. Hughes struggles with her role in the downstairs family. No spoilers for the CS.

A collection of drabbles depicting Tom and Sybbie's relationship, with Sybil's presence still very much felt. 3x05 compliant.

In the aftermath of their most recent troubles, Anna notices that her husband has become more protective of her than ever.

Four months into Mary's mourning, Tom tries to coax her out of her stupor and into the nursery. A one-shot.

*spoilers for S4, AU from S4E3 onwards* "Suppose you're with child, what will you do then?" "I'll kill myself." The unthinkable has happened: weeks on from the concert, Anna realises that her greatest fear has come true. (M rated and trigger warning). Winner of a Highclere Award for best AU Period Anna/Bates story

Watching over your loved ones is sometimes the most enlightening, and sometimes the wait is worth the result.

A/U. This is a short one inspired by a promo for 4x02. Except that as it is my world, Sybil lives. I couldn't find a title so I went for this one as maybe, I'll got inspired again further in the season. Just fluff about my two favorite characters. No beta, all mistakes are mine. / UPDATE : finally deciding to switch this in series...

There aren't any secrets at Downton Abbey. And certainly none in the servants' quarters...nothing could be further from the truth. Baxter doesn't know what Thomas does alone in his room, but she is certain she hadn't thought of this. What's a woman to do?

Jimmy is curious about Thomas' hate and envy of Mr Bates - and he isn't the most tactful person.

She was the sun, but if he got too close he would surely combust into flame and ash.

The "Shakespeare" tumblr prompt from altenprano sent me back to English Lit 201, and you guys get to grade me! Mr. Molesley reads some sonnets to Miss Baxter and they try to figure out what they mean.

My bit for the secret Valentine's exchange of tumblr. Sybil wonders why she is intrigued by the letters and cards Branson receives.

A dream shatters

Had a spare 20 minutes on Valentine's Day. Here's a short little story about theirs.

My Sybil/Tom Valentine Exchange Fic for altenprano. When Sybil and Tom first arrive in Dublin, they face an unexpected argument following Sybil's faux pas in Mrs. Branson's presence. Both, however, really want to reconcile.

As her daughter lies in the operating room, Sybil laments about the past and agonizes over the future; Tom, as always, is there to comfort her.

A mash up of a first line prompt and weekend challenge from terriejane on tumblr. It's John and Anna's first Valentine's Day as a couple. How does it go? What do they do? From the vaults of my personal head canon - takes place after the Armistice but before the Spanish Flu.

A story about Tom after Sybil has died.

An unexpected tragedy leads to a meeting ten years in the making. Season 5 AU, based on a prompt given on tumblr!

Mr. Bates and Anna both have memories best left forgotten and untouched, and they live life believing no one will ever love them. Then their paths cross. Will they experience happiness in their lives together, or will shadows relentlessly haunt them? Trigger Warning

An unexpected call on a rainy afternoon leads to an invitation that could change everything.

Sybil/Tom Secret Santa 2014 fanfic for mimijag. Tom Branson does go to war. The reasons and events leading to him being there will be examined and explained, after a mysterious encounter with a face from his past...

A Halloween story: Tragedy has hit the Crawley family not once, but twice, leaving Downton Abbey abandoned and haunted. Tom Branson didn't believe in ghosts . . . until a strange encounter at the house.

Just as John and Anna Bates begin to grow concerned about their childlessness, they meet little Henry, an intriguing young rascal from the village who increasingly reminds John of his own childhood, especially as the darker details of Henry's family life come into light. S5 AU. Hints of Molesley-Baxter and Carson-Hughes.

Mary & Matthew fan fiction. Mary is engaged to Sir Richard but she is still in love with Matthew & he is still in love with her. Mary goes through a lot of pain to get to where she wants to be. She gets hurt both emotionally and physically and she desperatly needs someone to notice and to help.

Struggling with guilt and the thought that Anna would have been better off if they'd never met, Bates must face his doubts by witnessing the world as it would have been had he died years before. *Spoilers through S5.*

It isn't supposed to be Sybil. (Spoilers for 3x05-Canon character death-multi-character perspective).

When Sybil finds out that her husband Tom is wanted for arson and has been exiled from Ireland, her vows to love him "for better or for worse" are suddenly put to the test. How can Sybil ever trust him again, and how can Tom reconcile leaving Ireland behind forever? Starts at 3x04, as close to canon as possible.

Upon Lord Grantham's return to England and Mr Green's death, Miss Baxter hears a conversation that starts the cogs in her head, keeping her from sleeping until a friend tells her that he's on her side. Starring Baxter, Molesley and everyone's favourite under butler, Thomas sassy-pants Barrow.

Bates writes to Anna and then visits her in jail. Spoilers for S5E8, speculation for S5CS

After Lady Mary and Jane's wedding present, Anna finds hers dreams have come true at precisely the wrong moment. Suddenly, John has more to fight for than ever before… CS12/S3 AU.

A tragedy befalls Downton and Miss Baxter helps Mr. Carson cope.

They took her away from him, and Bates struggles in the aftermath. S5E8 SPOILERS

My late Armistice Day post. Four character reflect on the war and those they lost. Contains very minor spoilers for 5.08, really nothing big. -Includes Mr Mason but he isn't in the character list-

'I feel as though our household is breaking up, Carson.' Takes place after Season 5, Episode 8.

Bates' first servants' ball after his arrival at Downton Abbey.

A girl who is supposedly the product of Mr Bates' first marriage appears at the back door of the Abbey following the Bates' reconciliation after the attack on Anna. Sadly, Downton Abbey is a fiction which belongs to Mr Julian Fellowes

A one-shot about Cora, Robert, and Tom on the day after Sybil's death. This is my first fic ever,so reviews are appreciated :)

Set in S4 within Ep4 and Ep5. After her attack, Anna is struggling with the immense love for her husband and her total fear of losing him in more ways than one should he ever find out. With her mind in a fragile state she seeks comfort from the past to help her through, but will it be enough to give her the strength she needs to break the heart of her beloved husband?

After a dinner where Robert makes it clear that Sarah Bunting is no longer welcome at Downton, she is the one to break with Tom.

Walking like a man already condemned to the gallows, Bates felt his emotions shift from anguish into a dull rage. He hated himself. He hated Anna, just a little. S5E6 post episode. SPOILERS

Please see title. Ultimately five standalones positing what the world (and the chelsie relationship) would look like if Mrs Hughes was *not* Mrs Hughes, and one showing what it is/could be in canon.

*Series 5 spoilers* A different take on how Robert and Cora might come back together, after he loses something dear to him and Sybbie lends a hand. One-shot

Carson and Hughes find themselves steadying the other one as much as ever. Season 5 spoiler Alert! We will start with a T rating and then move into the good stuff! :)

Continuation of 5.06 for our Butler and Housekeeper. So: spoiler alert!

If Matthew, after Mary rejected him, instead proposed to Sybil. Oneshot. Matthew/Sybil AU

A one shot continuing the cottage scene between Bates and Anna in S5E06 *Spoiler warning*

Drabble. Tom reflects on his love for Sybil and how (or if) it affects his relationship with Mary. Could be considered melancholy fluff.

"On returning to her aunt's house, Mary was astonished to find Mabel Lane Fox making herself at home in the drawing room." Mary meets her match and Charles Blake's schemes come under fire. Set between 5x05 and 5x06.

Set at the end of 3.08. I always wondered what happened at the end of that cricket match, who won? I also wanted a break from Series 5 stuff, so I went back to a happier time ish, for Cobert.

An alternate ending to episode 5x05. Robert returns home early, but instead of going straight to Cora's room, he walks into his dressing room and hears something eye-opening.

The night after John and Anna talk in the boot room about children. A lot of Shakespeare is quoted, Sonnet 16, King Lear, The Tempest, Henry VI and A Midsummers Nights Dream. Rating is M to be sure.

Bates goes to see Lady Mary. S5 SPOILERS and speculation.

Tom Branson misses two things more than any other: Ireland and her. One-shot, set in series two. Mentions of Tom/Sybil.

"I want to know why Mrs. Hughes said that 'at least there will be no baby.'"

April 1903- A string of deaths during the London Season impact the life of Charles Carson. Part of the 'Moving' AU. Early Chelsie Friendship. Young Ladies Crawley included for cuteness.

S4 AU. After overhearing the conversation in the hallway between Mrs. Hughes and Anna, Bates decides that he does not need to find out Anna's secret. At least not right away. Last chapter rated "M"

A/U following a brawl between Bates and Green where Thomas is involved.

Dublin, September 1920: An AU from 3x04. The Crawleys travel to Ireland for Sybbie Branson's christening and Tom goes missing. Sybil and Matthew initiate the search, but will they find him? Part of the Tom/Sybil Secret Santa exchange.

"Believe it or not I will stay true to you." – Post episode 2.07 AU. Branson does not believe her.

Every year they come. Over time people have forgotten the players. They are still told about in legends and bedtime stories to small children, to warn them to behave. There is a reason that the residents of the village make up the stories, though. Because they remember. They remember how, long ago, a boy named Pippin, broke a promise. And they've been paying for it ever since.

After the birth of their daughter, Tom is suddently arrested at Downton and send back to Ireland. Will they see each other again ? Thanks to Vicky for the beta reading. Multi chpters story

Sybil loves her job as a nurse but there are days when her heart breaks a little and the days can seem very long. This is my contribution to Rock the AU March's all about Ireland and always Sybil is very much alive and well. I'm still looking for a Beta so if anybody wants to help me out please let me know.

Post episode 2.05 AU. Branson doesn't wait forever.