Because everyone shortchanges them. Because there's really so much more. Because they are the characters that, when put together, have the greatest tendency to be OOC. And that is such a shame. Mentions of Royai and EdWin, but NO YAOI.

The bond between two brothers cannot easily be cut, and only Sasuke and Itachi have ever succeeded. Sasuke doesn't love Itachi—he hates him, and Itachi knows this. [Gen. ItachiSasuke.]

Shino decides to test a theory he has concerning Kiba, and Hinata just wants to know what's going on.

Naruto becomes fed up with all the cold looks he gets from the villagers, so he becomes Hatake Arashi by using a face mask and dying his hair. With his new persona can he win over the villagers and, more importantly, Sakura?

"Phantom Lord's famous for not getting along with Fairy Tail. I actually fretted deciding which one I wanted to join. After all, their reputation is nearly as nuts as Fairy Tail's!" Lucy helps a Dragon Slayer defeat some slavers, and in exchange he invites her to join his guild! ...no, not that Dragon Slayer. No, not that guild.

Disillusioned with the Post-War Wizarding World and three-ring circus his life has become, Harry decides to find a way to change all that he feels went wrong in his life. AU, time travel, no pairings, & mentions of abuse. COMPLETE

Ran Mouri is tired of the lies and evasions. She is determined to get to the truth behind her little house guest once and for all. But is she really prepared for what she may find?

Sequel to Cultural Differences. Loki is on Earth serving out his punishment, and he has to contend not only with a foreign planet, but being a hostile. He learns the meaning of love from the children he visits at the orphanage, the meaning of family from Thor, and how to be human from Steve. Somewhere along the way, he also learns how to be himself.

Harry had never been able to comprehend a sibling relationship before, but he always thought he'd be great at it. Until, as Master of Death, he's reborn one Turais Rigel Black, older brother to Sirius and Regulus. (Rebirth/time travel and Master of Death Harry)

AU During his fourth year, Harry begins to feel that something is Not Right. He studies incessantly and when Voldemort is resurrected, he knows of a spell that can get rid of the monster forever . . . unfortunately, there are side-effects . . .

AU Where Toothless is the promising son of the village chief and Hiccup is a tiny dragon determined to be useful despite his size. As these two meet, their encounter will change the fate of human and dragonkind alike.

Complete. The souls of wizarding children dwell here before they enter our world. Most are excited to leave, but two best friends aren't sure they want to go. Then one of them runs into trouble. It doesn't look like he'll see the outside after all...

AU. Mr. Riddle discovers his urchin grandson and takes him home. He is oblivious to the way he has changed fate. Tom Riddle isn't evil, but he's not nice either.

No one is pure evil or pure good. Ozai was no exception. As he sits in prison, awaiting death, he contemplates his crimes. Song-fic to Viva la Vida by Coldplay.

Edward Elric returns with amnesia. He has lived the past four years as Auric, a Gatekeeper. But there are some battles that only he can fight. Will his friends be able to awaken Ed, and what happens to Auric if they do? RoyEd. Eventually.

Sherlock has never done well with pets. Cautions: when I say "never done well", read "neglect bordering on abuse" and other badness. I've tried not to be graphic, but the general idea is still somewhat horrid.

Itachi's just died...and woken up thirteen again. The only problem is his thirteen year-old self doesn't like the idea of sharing his mind and body with his clan's killer. How hard would you fight to save your family from yourself? ::AU::COMPLETE::

Alex Rider is a high level MI6 agent with no future and very little present to speak of. Ian Johnson is a well respected soldier in the SAS who's past is about to catch up to him. How far will Ian go to bury Alex and his MI6 past forever?

'Ben slammed his hand on the table. "You look at me when I'm talking to you, Alex! You look me in the eye and face me like the man I thought you to be!"'

In October 2005, fifteen year old Alex Rider escaped from his unhappy life in San Francisco. Dismissed as a teenage runaway, it was an act of escape from a life which had no future. Damaged by events beyond his control and mistrustful of all, Alex calls in a debt and disappears.

Snape never wanted anyone to know of his promise to Dumbledore, but has realised that he can protect Potter much better by taking a less passive role in the boy's training. Actually liking Harry Potter has never been part of his plan. mentor/guardian.

After marrying Chihiro, it's Haku's turn to explore a new world. Haku must navigate human life as he struggles to find his place as a god in a faithless, electronic age. Cowritten with Murinae.

As Sohma Momo ages, she begins to discover the truth about her family her cousin Haru begins to drop hints which will lead her to the dark secret her mother has forgotten and her father hides: Momiji. COMPLETE.

There is one notable difference between Chuunin and Jounin. Then there's the difference between Kakashi and everybody else.

Naruto was no friend of fate, but right here and now he had to admit, ending up in the past probably had happened with a bit of help.