The King is rescued, France is safe, but at what cost? Tag to Season 3, Episode 9 "The Prize." An entry to the June Fete des Mousquetaires competition with the theme "Fathers."

A day the musketeers would rather forget. My entry for the June Fete des Mousquetaires competition "Fathers."

Athos finds that it is not always flesh and blood, but sometimes the heart which conceives the bond of fathers and sons by choice. This piece is an entry for the Fete des Mousquetaires' June theme of 'Fathers'.

A belated happy ending for D'Artagnan and Constance, as part of the June Fête des Mousquetaires challenge: Fathers.

Over the years, the First Minister and young King have found they both share a great love of stories. Aramis uses one of these moments to teach Louis how the hardest trials in life can sometimes lead to the greatest triumphs. Entry into May's "Fete des Mousquetaires Challenge" *Post Series*

When Aramis is invited to spend some days in a Comte's estate, Athos and Porthos make him swear to enjoy the rest. And he tries to keep his word, really. But is it his fault if troubles seem to follow him everywhere? Now, he finds himself alone to save the Comte's heir… and very much hopes that his brothers will reach them in time. Written for May 2017 Fête des Mousquetaires.

Fete des Mousquetaires Challenge - April flowers bring May flowers. A rainy day and our four heroes. What could possibly go wrong?

Set at the outset of Season 3, Aramis's decision to leave the monastery was not as spontaneous as it may have appeared. An entry to the May Fete des Mousquetaires competition "April Showers Bring May Flowers." Please check out all of the entries posted in the Forum and take a moment to vote for your favorite.

Pre-Series: Porthos thought life in the infantry was as good as he could get. A chance conversation might just change his mind. Entry for the May "Fete des Mousquetaires" contest!

April showers bring May flowers...but they also bring pollen, so Aramis is miserable, especially when another situation severely complicates matters. (My entry for the 'Fete des Mousquetaires' contest for May!)

He's a soldier now. A soldier who's never ceased to be open, romantic and caring, but a soldier nonetheless. A soldier who refuses to let something as dangerous as love at first sight interfere with his ability to fight for what he believes in, keep his brothers safe, and do his duty! - (Re)written for April 2017's Fête des Mousquetaires competition. Theme: "Coup de foudre".

Love strikes one musketeer like a bolt of lighting to the heart. How does one survive it? An entry to the April Fetes de Mousquetaires Contest with the theme "Coup de Foudre".

Lightning can strike in many ways. It can destroy. It can alter. It can simply light up the world. But one thing is certain...lightning always leaves its mark. Aramis reflects on lightning while caught out in a storm. Entry into April's "Fete des Mousquetaires Challenge" *no slash*pre-series*

He should have known what was to come. The signs were all there before the precipitous storm even took shape. This is part four of four which captures that brief moment just before lighting strikes and alters the landscape. Each musketeer has his own chapter. Chapter Four: Porthos. This piece is written for the Fete de Mousquetaires April theme of 'Coup de Foudre'. *Complete*

Definition: 'thunderbolt' or 'love at first sight'. Aramis experiences both. My entry in the 'Fete des Mousquetaires' contest for April!

There was no way he could allow this continue, he decided. Clearly, Athos and Porthos were both mad, and not at all in their right minds. Written for the Fête des Mousquetaires challenge prompt "Contagion".

Has he been a peacemaker? He has fought all his life. Killed a lot of people and has the blood of many others on his hands. Yet, he's never stopped working for the greatest good. - My entry for March 2017 Fête des Mousquetaires competition. Theme: "contagion". - Tag for season 3, episode 9, "The Prize".

Though Emilie had gone, the seeds of hatred she'd sown against the Spanish took strong root and would take time to fade. Aramis, though a Musketeer, finds himself paying the price. For in the end, hate does not stop to ask questions. Entry into the "Fête des Mousquetaires" March challenge. Tag to Series 2, Episode 4 "Emilie" *No slash*

After an illness breaks out in the garrison, Aramis and Athos are sent to deliver a missive for the king. They both fall ill on the road, helpless and away from home. (My entry in the 'Fete des Mousquetaires' contest for March! Also, this site is a liar, the story has exactly 10,975 words, so yes it's within the contest limit, lol!)

A summons to the palace brings unexpected trouble to the musketeers. An entry for the Fete des Mousquetaires March competition with the them "contagion".

A fluffy bit about fathers, sons, duty and friendship written for the February Fetes des Mousquetaires contest with the theme "Retrospection."

Anne learned young that life wasn't fair...but it still has to be lived. Anne is 11, Maria is 6. (For February's Fete des Mousquetaires)

In a painful way, history repeats itself for Aramis accidentally because of d'Artagnan. My entry for the February 'Fête des Mousquetaires' contest: Retrospection.

An entry for the February Fete des Mousquetaires challenge 'Retrospection'. Also, an addition to the Fireside chat series. Athos examines an event of his past.

Was there a day when you realized that you were not like your siblings? - My entry for February 2017's "Fête des Mousquetaires" competition, and the first that made it into the top 3. Theme: retrospection.