Modern A/U: Bates and Anna's journey through the difficulties of infertility. A look into the future can be found in our fic Christmas Cheer

When John learns of a visitor to Downton Abbey, his priority is to offer Anna some much needed shelter and promises in their cottage. 5.5 speculation, S5 spoilers included. Now AU.

S5 Ep4: What should have happened after the adorable "smack" kiss Anna and Bates shared in Lady Mary's bedroom had they not started in with the mood killing Green talk. Upstairs shenanigans. Started as a fluffy one shot, then was asked to continue it. And it may have gone into smut-ish territory... Special thanks to annambates and a-lady-to-me for their encouragement and praise!

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

The slow yet inevitable evolution from strangers to friends and from friends to the promise of something more.

Anna and Bates go home to the cottage the night Anna gets home from her trip to London with Lady Mary.

In series 3, Anna and Mr. Bates' letters are stopped, what happens while they wait for their letters to come to be sent? What are Anna and John's thoughts and feelings through that time?

John wakes to find a naked woman in his bed, and it isn't Anna. Oneshot crack-fic-ish.

"You know, I remember reading a line in a book not that long ago," John stretched out across the sheets, slipping an arm around Anna's waist as she snuggled in closer to his side, the heat of their skin meeting. " 'Lust is Saturday night, love is Sunday morning'." Modern AU.

Bates finds something Anna did not intend for him to see and misunderstands why she has it. SPOILERS for S5E2

Little Banna fic, about their life together as husband and wife.

Bates reflects on how imperative Anna's smiles are to his happiness. Originally posted on my tumblr.

Just a musing of what breakfast between modern John and Anna would be like

Just my take on Series 5 episode one on what really took place between John and Anna, before and after the fire that swept through the Abbey.

Anna and Bates one shot set in series 5. My take on what happened at night, after their conversation in the servants hall. May contain some spoilers.

Anna and John try to enjoy themselves at the beach, but a conversation with Mrs. Hughes leads John to contemplate the issue of misunderstanding. Can he and Anna use the unexpected turn of events that arise to reassemble their lives properly?

Anna's world is rocked again by devastating news. Things only get worse when she overhears a conversation between Lady Mary and Mrs Hughes about John's fabled visit to York on the day of Green's death. With doubts festering for the first time, she sets out to discover if her husband really is capable of murder. In turn, can she allow him to support her through her own struggles?

[Set a year or so after S4; no real S5 spoilers/speculation] Anna and John go on a trip to plan to for the future. For the Banna Celebration.

While spending an evening at the fair, Anna and John come across a new attraction.

Anna brings her newborn daughter up to the house to introduce her to the servants, and cherishes watching John with her.

Modern AU fic. Anna Smith teaches English at Levinson Academy. One of her students is Ruby Bates, she is the daughter of the Chief Inspector. John Bates. Anna, Ruby and John get close, but when hard times strike, will they be able to stick together or be broken apart?

Anna's first birthday after John is released from prison. A birthday fic for pussycatwithattitude.

Series 5 speculation. As the drama heats up during Robert and Cora's anniversary party, John is given the chance to fulfil and remind Anna of his promise that no harm will come to her ever again.

When Lady Mary bobs her hair, Anna wonders if she should do the same, and asks John for his opinion.

What happened during Bates and Anna's trip back from Ripon after their wedding? And how do they feel about having to keep their long-awaited marriage a secret?