**SPOILERS for 2x04** A missing scene that didn't happen, Mary and Matthew have a moment to themselves. Truth comes out. A/N: I wanted something to make myself feel better in the face of the EPIC M/M angst this season. FLUFF ALERT! I regret noting. :

War changes everything, and Downton Abbey is no exception. Hurled into every aspect of The Great War, upstairs and downstairs alike are finding it difficult to cope. But even in times of turmoil, love can blossom and hope can shine... but for how long?

Elsie admiring Charles. Total M-ness.

A short piece set after series 2, episode 4 - so spoilers! Elsie Hughes reflects on a recent action she took concerning Ethel and discusses it during an intimate moment with Mr Carson.

Carson/Hughes, and restraint; but not from the usual one of the pair.

Yup, yet another part of the "When Things Go Too Far" series. It is time for the recently engaged couple to recieve their wedding presents! Daisy gets slightly confused

After the death of her brother in the trenches, Daisy, with the help of Anna, reminisces on her childhood in Ripon. Reviews are highly appreciated!

Spoilers for the new season of Downton Abbey. Sybil is conflicted with her feelings for Branson and decides to write a letter telling him her feelings. Please R&R

No good deed goes unpunished. S2 promo pic spoiler.

Daisy is having doubts about marrying William, but can she really let everyone down and break his heart? A talk with Anna helps her to decide. Based at the end of S2, not spoilery really...

Mary asks Robert whether money is more important than love. Robert/Cora with traces of Matthew/Mary

A chance meeting between Matthew and Mary in the village after the flower show is a perfect opportunity for them to sort out their issues. But will they manage to put their stubbornness and pride behind them? Prequel to the hotly anticipated "Castle AU"!

John Bates makes a promise to Anna. Slight Cora/Robert fluff

Sarah O'Brien's path through life; war, guilt and unexpected love. Follows on where the first series left off, please R&R!

She was delivering a remedy to a friend. That was what she planned to say if she were caught. After all, it was the truth.

A short one-shot. On Branson's birthday, Sybil makes a decision.

Matthew dies. Mary comforts Lavinia. "As Lavinia sobbed into her arms, Mary held her gently knowing that this is what Matthew would've wanted." Drabble.

The night before Tom Branson leaves Ireland for Downton Abbey, he goes home and his mother tells him what she expects of any young ladies hoping to court him. Implied Branson/Sybil

Ever wondered why Mary and Edith had brown eyes when both Cora and Robert have blue ones? Here is an explanation. Set during the seventh episode, before Cora's fall.

In the garden, Lavinia confesses that she has never felt a real kiss, and Mary shows her how one should feel. Romance one-shot. Marynia.

What happened after Anna and Bates' conversation at the pub?

There are some things that are better left forgotten.

Mary's not in time to make amends, but still gains a little something. M/M, post s1 with mild series 2 spoilers. Backstory behind an s2ep1 scene.

They met by chance and their fates are sealed. 100% angsty AU an idea that popped in my mind

An interlude from Childish Pranks. Basically, nothing but M-ness between mature people.