Sandwiching Arthur's hand between hers, Gwen glances down, and utters, "It feels like I can't breathe." -Gwen is a true queen, but it isn't always easy to be introspective.-

no, I didn't choose... 50 prompts focusing on Adlock moments inside and outside of canon. - Naked: "Because I took your pulse," he whispers seductively in her ear, and suddenly Irene's never felt so exposed.

50 moments from James's and Alyssa's lives, during- and post-series 2. Warmth – It's not until later when she realizes that it wasn't her dad's worn leather jacket that comforted her that first night of their travels, but the warmth of James's body pressed up against her back as he stroked his fingers over her arm.

As you inhale deeply, forcing the oxygen back in you, you don't know whether to laugh or cry when you realize Tommy took his own advice from all those years ago. (Your neck suddenly tight now, an invisible noose of paralyzing fear and worry around you.) / Tommy had used a gun. Tommy's at an all-time low. Arthur finds him at the end of S5 and gets to play the role of big brother.

Following orders gave him purpose and he tracked Tommy to the ends of the earth, with a trail of blood (and bullets, and ashes, and, even, chipped teeth) behind him. But right now, Tommy can give no orders. He imagines he can barely see straight, eyes glaring into Arthur's... / A brief look at Arthur taking charge of the situation when they discover Charlie is taken. (3x06 based)

Tommy snickers. "You're not really here." / Grace presses her lips together thoughtfully before responding. "Maybe. Maybe not. But in all these years, I haven't seen you ask your old Gypsy woman for confirmation either," she hums. "Now have I?" - Tommy was being literal when he said Grace was by his side. / OR: canon moments in series 3 and 4, where Grace visits Tommy.

The thing with Gwaine is nobody believes a word he says. / At various points of Series 3, Gwaine reflects on his growing friendships, particularly with Merlin, and what that means for his lifestyle.

[Gwen half-chuckles and whispers so quietly that Merlin has to strain to hear it, "I can't believe he kept it."] Months after Arthur's death, Merlin and Gwen clean through his old chambers.

"People have called Uther blind to the truth, but he's never thought so." In early S4, Uther reflects upon his children's eye colors and all it says about them.

Shortly after Uther's death, Morgana pays Arthur a visit. / "I hate him," Morgana hisses. "He has caused so much grief … for so many. [...] So many injustices and sorrows… I should be rejoicing. We both should."

"It used to be so simple. We help the helpless. Wasn't that the familiar catch-phrase he and his friends had used for years?" Angel's reflections toward the end of Season 5.

Post-"The Divine Move," Isaac finds that he can start anew in France alongside Chris. / The woman's smirk wanes for a moment. A sweeter smile takes its place when she softly says, "I see. Boy not laugh for long time. S'okay. He will again soon. Promise."

(I'll say it anyway.) Gus talks to Shawn about his behavior for that day, in typical Gus and Shawn fashion. Coda to 7x01/Santabarbaratown 2.

They're on the road to 2014. Dean needs stitches and a no longer angelic Castiel is the one to do it. There's whump and angst and some touching, encouraging moment and all that good stuff.

John struggles dealing with Dean's mutism and grief after Mary's death. But somehow baby Sam knows how to fix Dean in a way John never guesses.

Azazel can bring back Dean from Hell, but he wants one thing in return: Kate Austen. Sam tracks her down, but falls for her. Now Sam is faced with an agonizing decision and while Azazel and his gifts to Sam haunts his dreams and waking world.

Around early Season 2, Sun reflects on her life and relationship with her husband with those of the fairytales she grew up with.

Rube reflects on how his gang of reapers look to him for advice. Even when he thinks he's the worst possible candidate for the job. Inspired by Rube's quote in 1x14: "A wise man knows how little he knows."

Somewhere around the series finale, Spike considers how much Angel and his friends are like the Smurfs, including himself. - And me? I'm Greedy Smurf. Do I look it?

A reflective piece on Sam and that moment in the hospital in 7.10. - A heavy sigh and then, suddenly, his eyes snap wide open. A seed was planted within his brain. A doubt. A hope. - Is this real?

Priya, Tony, and the years in between the collapse of the dollhouse and restoration of society Epitaph Two . A look at the development of their romance, its descent, and its renewal.

"Come on, Stef," he says, rising from his chair in a flash. "Let's go find us a good time." /-/ Moments in history where the Salvatore brothers meet, hang out, and shut out the rest of the world in the process.

He always knew they'd catch up with him eventually and he'd pay for the life he led. He just never figured it'd be like this. / WARNING: detailed descriptions of an execution/death of main character

"Dean fidgets in Sam's clutch, throwing his hands up in the air and bouncing up and down on Sam's leg to the greatest extent possible. "Sam! Lemme go! Don't wanna eat! Don't wanna sit! Don't wanna look like a hobo in this owewsized Led Zeppwin T-shirt."

Harmony doesn't understand any of Spike's Britishisms. Spike isn't amused.

Boone's thoughts as he and Shannon run from the monster in "Hearts and Minds." Written in 2nd POV.

Perhaps it was that very ordinariness of him that intrigued LaGuerta. / Insight on LaGuerta's crush on Dexter from season 1.

...and one time they don't. Based on the events of "The End," a look at a human and often injured Castiel and his relationships with Dean and Sam. AU Future Fic.

"Tony longs to drive all the way to east so he can show Priya his childhood home. Priya chuckles at every tacky motel room they stay in, insisting that she take a photograph, along the way." / Tony and Priya roadtrip after their release from the Dollhouse

"Debra's not usually vindictive, but today she curses Harry, the misdeeds of his past, and the effect they've had on his children." / Deb's feeling toward her father and brother after 4x12.

Mason’s got a new addiction in George. “The feeling of that chase, that beautiful chase to obtain that permanent high and keep it always, has awoken inside of you once more. // And like that, you’ve found a new drug.”

Newly undead, George compares her situation to a literary character. ”Couldn’t belong – fit in – to one world or another; forever doomed. // Secretly, George wishes she wasn’t like him. Hoped she’d move on; adapt.”

Desmond reflects on the meaning of a home and how he has finally found one. Set in early S5. ---Home, he decided then … home, as trite as it was, was where the heart was.---

Through the lives of Jimmy, Sam, and Dean, Castiel comes to understand just why he decided to help Dean in 4x22. --“If there is anything worth dying for …” he breathes, with every fiber of his being, “… this is it.” / And just like that, you are torn.--

Coffee secrets are revealed when Sam forgets some for the brothers’ stakeout. Dean does not react well. Light-hearted. Set sometime in Season 2 or 3. Dialogue only.

He knows what Ed’s been turned into. He knows how to stop it. // But he can’t; he won’t. --A ficlet looking into Shaun and Ed’s friendship.--

Truth is that while Charlie can stand seeing a few drops of blood, too much makes him queasy. --Some character insight on Charlie’s reasoning for enduring the torture in “Through the Looking Glass.”--

A moment in the Buffy/Angel relationship, post-Shanshu. --- “And are you aware of cholesterol? That’s the stuff of badness I was talking about before.”

It’s Gunn’s final moments and he can’t help but remember his life and wonder about God’s presence in it. --- So he prays; not for a victory, not for his safety or the safety of his friends.

Some character insight on Boyd with specific mention to the Boyd and Echo forest scene in episode 1x02 Target . --He had been born to protect. He always felt it inside him, the instinct pulsating with every heartbeat.--

It's Mason's last day and he won't let George waste life away; insight into the Mason/George scene at Happy Time during episode 2x13 Last Call . --He thinks, "what a fool I’ve been." // But others don’t have to be.--

Going chronologically backward, five particular instances Ned’s made an exception for Chuck. --- “What if …” He bit his lower lip. “You didn’t have to be dead?” // Math, rules, symmetry – all of it be damned.

Basically, Bella back-story. "Abby thinks about the gentle taps she’d once receive on swings and the pushes that now land her against the bedpost. // Abby stops thinking and listens to the girl with glimmering ruby eyes."

--Dean Winchester’s never been afraid of anyone, man or monster.-- A brief look into Dean’s mindset during his conversation with Castiel at the end of 4x02. No real spoilers.

–Keep fightin’, you think again, and you fight every urge in your body not to shout out, What the hell for?– Dean’s talking, but Sam’s already lost in memories. Spoilers for 3x16.

Two months after Jessica’s death, Sam finds himself grateful for having his big brother. This, of course, is discovered while they discuss their childhood, Peanut M&Ms, and facial hair in typical Winchester style.

Two months and you wanna check out the Morton House? Sam raises his brow, incredulously." AU-ish look at 3x13. 100 word drabble.

Her first batch burns and she’s nearly afraid that the fire alarm will go off. Panicking, she grabs the tin pan with her bare hands, burning her palms, hot red blisters on cool white skin." A descriptive piece about Jessica's weekend while Sam is away.

“Na-uh, Dean,” a toothless smile and a meeting between two pairs of soft green eyes and then, simply: “I’ll always need you.” - Lunch between the Winchester boys on Sam’s sixth birthday. Lots of brotherly love. One Shot.

“She’s soulsearched herself without even knowing it and she’s found a perfectly wonderful answer.” Shortly before “Hell’s Bells,” Anya soul searches herself.

“‘See you around, Angel,’ he murmurs, disrupting me from my thoughts. It’s the last thing I hear before the final sound of the collision between the urn and amulet. And then, all is silent.” SpikeAngel friendship fic during the ep, Just Rewards.

“I’m a freakin’ lardo. Every part of me is huge. You name it – my stomach, my arms, my legs, even my hair. Bet my heart is really heavy – just waiting to have a heart attack.” PostExodus. HurleySayid friendship.

And Sam smiled and, without really knowing why, secretly wished that cereal boxes still came with prizes... Sam wants to find a way to save Dean, but Dean's too preoccupied with other things to care. Post AHBL 2. Brotherly love, NOT Wincest.

“And then she appears. Like a blessing called upon from a wish.” On the island, Hurley dreams about his one true love. Postseason 1. Twist ending. 200 word ficlet.

Anya’s feelings and reflections during and after Xander leaves her at their wedding. Angst.

[The commodore never liked to drink much.] A one shot showing how Norrington has changed seen through his consumption of alcohol from the first and second film.

“What in the hell was Freckles talkin’ ‘bout when she said everyone loves me. Now that can’t be. I’m still the island’s number one hated person, ain’t I?” Post“23rd Psalm.” 200 word snippet.

A different take on how Mason learns of George’s lost virginity. And in an effort to console her, he tells her about his messed up first time. MasonGeorge friendship.

[When John Locke first woke up in the hospital after his car accident, he hadn’t been worried.] A little ficlet based purely on speculation about Locke's thoughts and feelings when he first discovered he had lost the use of his legs.

A 250 word drabble depicting the taunting thoughts of an incarcerated Faith and the one thought that drives her to reform. One Shot.

They can lie to each other and they can lie to themselves, but both Kate and Sawyer know that there is no lie good enough that they can fall for. Visions of colors drag them back to harsh reality. [Sawyer. Kate. Character studies. One Shot.]

[Of all five senses, you only ever needed a single one ... you only believed in the sense of touch.] A look at the possible previous life between Desmond and the girl in the picture. One shot.

Daisy, frightened from a horror film, sheepishly asks Mason to stay in her room for protection. Unable to fall asleep, they play a game. The game leads to talking, and talking leads to … well, just more talking. But about serious, possible DM stuff!

[“Consider this the slip that brought me to my knees.”] With his shattered beliefs, his entire world falls around him. Yet all he can do is tell himself he wasn’t always an atheist, devoid of all faith in God and goodness. Season 5, post “Shells.” Gunnfic

[“All right, let’s try it this way. Sit back. Loosen your shoulders, arms, and fingers… yeah, like that…”] Spike tries to teach Dawn something at her request. Set during Season 5 when Dawn’s still got a crush on Spike. Humorish, 325 words.

[“Here,” Shannon thrust the package forward to Claire, sticking it out in front of her as if she couldn’t wait to get rid of it. As if it’d cause her relief.] Post “Exodus,” Shannon gives baby Aaron a comforting gift. Claire and Shannon friendship.

Ice is a very strange substance. Although it’s, essentially, used to cool things down, the very opposite effect occurs when applied directly onto human skin. [A strange, yet fitting, analogy to the WesLilah relationship. 100 word drabble.]

Post “Exodus,” Charlie has a nice little talk with Turniphead, er, Aaron, about his past and current problems with drugs. Entirely done as a monologue, with cute and comical Charlie talk. Hints of CC.

“Belonging. The simplest word with greatest meaning. Tara belongs to her.” Early in Season 6, Willow remembers the start of her relationship with Tara. 100 word drabble.

During “Last Call,” waiting in the jewelry shop to buy the ring, Mason has a little, humorous talk with his inner voice, concerning all his feelings about his last day on earth and his intentions of how he will spend parts of it.

An Angel Season 5 crossover with Coupling post Jeff’s departure. What if Jeff was transferred to L.A. from his job in London and met Spike? They moan about their miserable luck with women, etc. Will Spike influence Jeff's luck? And vice versa? Pure Humor.

“Jack Shepard was always fond of superheroes’ stories.” Post “Do No Harm,” after failing to save Boone, Jack finally understands superheroes, no matter how much he wants them to, just don’t exist. Jackcentric one shot.

Because I'm so in love with you I can't think straight. Riley Finn's feelings about Buffy. Early Season 5 ... 'God, he still can’t think straight around her. This can turn out to be a real problem…'

AU. What if when Maria left for New York she really did make it big as a singer? This story focuses on Michael's infinite pain after that. Angst abounds.

Set during “White Rabbit,” as Boone offers water to Claire and gets caught for hiding it. What if instead of being alone, Claire visits Boone after the fiasco to comfort him? Mild BooneClaire.

“Can’t contaminate a nice girl like you, sweets.” Fred asks for a big favor from Spike. But Spike is a little hesitant in granting her request. 100 word drabble. Humor. Mild SpikeFred.

‘Xander Harris has made me, Anyanka, the avenger of scorned women, a weepy, emotional, speechless little girl. My goodness, what has this man done to me … and why do I love it so much?’ Anya’s thoughts at the end of Into the Woods.

Set during Do No Harm while recalling past events from previous episodes. A ficlet of 250 words, describing how Boone is always willing to help others in need, but who would be there to help him as he’s dying? A short ode to Boone.

At the end of To Shanshu in LA, Angel realizes that he considers Cordy and Wes family and will do anything for them. And what’s even more shocking is that, for once, he’s not afraid of their companionship. 200 words.

In Exodus 1, after hearing Sawyer's story in the forest, Jack tracks him down to ask why Sawyer would ever do such a thing for him. Mild JackSawyer. Second Chapter is Sawyer's POV. 350 words.

A 200 word snippet. "Sometimes the hero is the one who likes the quiet. Sometimes the hero is the one and only Zeppo – and no one will ever know." An ode to Xander during "The Zeppo."

Post"The Greater Good," Charlie wonders with Claire, rather excessively, why it was Sawyer's voice that calmed Turnip-head and not his own. Humor-ish, including some light-hearted Charlie moaning. 350 word ficlet.

As Xander bandages Dawn's bleeding foot, he explains to her that simply watching is sometimes the hardest thing to do. Setting is the summer after Season 5. XanderDawn friendship. One shot.

Happily ever after… to anyone else those words are the exact equivalent to pure bliss. Moments of wide smiles and eyes full of love. But an aged Noah knows better, as he considers his unusual 'happily ever after' with Allie. 150 word drabble.

100 word drabble. Takes place during "Deus Ex Machina." Concerns Jack's thoughts before he announces to Sawyer (in his ever-so-clever way) that he needs glasses. Humor.

While Claire is missing, Charlie feels especially guilty for having let Ethan take her. And while he is safe-guarding her diary, he decides to write an entry of his own describing his guilt and how he ardently resolves to protect her once and for all.

Wesley metaphorically considers Lilah a diamond and Fred a pearl. And himself as a wealthy man. But what happens when he loses both these treasures? Post-"Shells". Hints of both WesLilah and WesFred.

On New Year’s Eve, Spike (now Shanshu-ed) and Faith spend a pretty routine, regular night. But when they are together, they realize, the routine regulars will do just fine to satiate them both. A tardy New Year's fic.

Giles considers his role with Buffy, Xander, and Willow. And he soon realizes that despite he's known them for seven long years, some things stay the same. Post-"Chosen."

After the events of "Not Fade Away," Lorne wonders about his life now at Christmas time and his favorite movie of all time, "It's a Wonderful Life."

Post-"You're Welcome", Angel contemplates the hug he first gave Cordelia when she woke up from her coma. AngelCordelia friendship. Drabble.

A few musings written to demonstrate how, in the end, Buffy will ALWAYS be alone. Focuses on some main episodes from Seasons 4 through 7. Lyrics used belong to Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams."

Re-post. After "Innocence" in Season 2. Regards Spike's feelings toward Angelus. Spike may not be able to stand Angelus, but ... Slash.

Surprise pairing. "Two bodies, one bed, and one demand." A short snippet of 150 words. Humor.

Angel. Spike. And a weekly routine. Mild, implied slash. Humor.

Re-post. A set of drabbles dedicated to the beauty of the XanderCordelia relationship (Seasons 2 and 3). Xander realizes that no matter how annoying Cordy can be, she's still his girl.

Wesley relates his life with ice cream. Just a strange Wesley musing. Post-“Origin”

They don't live in a fairy tale. She acknowledges that much as the truth.' "Not Fade Away" EveLindsey (I know, I know.) One shot.

Spike hears the devastating news of the recent death of Johnny Ramone of the Ramones and finds a most unusual way of coping. Will involve some reminiscing and working out feelings with Angel...

Drabble - just a bit of BuffyAngel fluff and humor. Post-"Not Fade Away", Angel has turned human.

Three journal entries of what exactly goes through Ralph's head as drastic events unfold.

AU. Takes place many years into the future. Xander and Anya are married. Xander screws up big time with Anya. What does he do to gain her forgiveness? HumorFluff.

What could Lilah be thinking, looking upon earth as Wesley and Fred’s relationship develops? Setting is close to “Smile Time” and “A Hole in the World”. WesleyLilah undertones.

R for swearing. After the Angel series finale. Having lost nearly everyone, Angel visits Buffy and unloads many secrets. Basically, it’s a depressed Angel and a majority of BuffyAngel.

Gunn compares all his friendships to a pyramid, and how in a pyramid, everything eventually comes crumbling down. Focuses on Season 1 and Season 5.

Post-"Shells", Spike reflects over his life until now, and contemplates on how much everything has changed, including himself.

Post-"Not Fade Away". Lorne reflects on himself, Lindsey, and the show-biz world. (For Lorne and Lindsey lovers - not slash, though).

After Anya’s death, Xander recalls a special time between them. The whole story is a flashback (Setting is somewhere during Season 6). Fluff.

Post-"Chosen". XanderAnya. Xander comtemplates on his inability to have milk in the fridge ... and on Anya, as well.

AU. Angel and Spike fight for something they both want dearly. But then Xander comes along and settles the issue. Confused? Read. Friendship-fic.

Post-"Graduation". A humorous look at Max and Liz's future married life. Max comes to a conclusion: he's whipped.

Not Fade Away". During Wesley's death scene to the alley scene, Illyria reflects on Wesley and the others, as well as times past.

Slightly Pre-"School Hard". Spike and Drusilla have a 'heart to heart' before arriving in Sunnydale. The perfect aging song set to the perfect aging couple. Songfic.

AU - After "Not Fade Away", both Angel and Spike turn human. And they both approach a common annoyance.

A tribute to WesleyFred. The tragedy of a love that got its end, but never its start. (Starts during the "Smile Time" kiss and goes through "A Hole in the World")