For political reasons, Britain asks Amestris for a bodyguard. For political reasons, Amestris sends the Fullmetal Alchemist. Unfortunately for both sides, neither Harry nor Ed really like this idea. Unfortunately for both boys, they're stuck with it. Crossposted on AO3

When Roy Mustang went to retrieve his eyesight from Truth, he wasn't expecting to end up doing a job in exchange. It couldn't even be an easy job, of course, because Edward's assessment of Truth was a pretty accurate one.

When the Avengers seek out the help of an expert on the occult, they get more than they bargained for in the form of two brothers who have literally been to Hell and back. No one could have foreseen the consequences of this meeting, but as the old saying goes: When you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. ***Noncompliant with Avengers: Age of Ultron***

When Mustang drags Ed into a mission that ultimately lands them in a world consumed by war and people who can bend the elements to their will, they're desperate to leave - but is it possible to do without interfering with a battle of destiny and fate?

Indefinite babysitting duty was so not on Kakashi's list of things he wanted to do with his life.

Tony's pretty sure it's written into cosmic law somewhere: superheroes are not supposed be cute. Apparently, no one's told these two. ...He's okay with that.

Sam Winchester had a tablet to translate. Daniel Jackson has an online database for ancient languages. The SGC does not appreciate it when someone tries to access files without clearance.

Lelouch had been quite happy with his life. Sure they were living in obscurity, but he and Nunnally were safe. All of that changes however, when his identity is revealed and Lelouch is forced back into the fold of the Imperial family.

The spite of the spirits opened a door better left untouched. On the other hand, with Fire and Earth as one's allies, sometimes escaping is the easy part.