The Night Is Always Darkest Before Dawn by lawfulknightress

The Night is Always Darkest Before Dawn by lawfulknightress
http://archiveofourown.org/works/1195986
Slash  Sherlock/John
Awesome story, I do love when the author throws in a kid with my favorite pair in a believable manner. This story does so when Mary Watson dies in childbirth due to injuries from an accident. It's a couple of years before John and Sherlock get together even though they are raising a daughter together. This story follows the trio through Evelyn's 18th year so far and she is just as much of a trouble magnet as her parents. While the story is not complete it stops at a good point, The story is over 200,000 words and the last cliffhanger was painfully satisfying.  The characters are made believable because they age as Evelyn does as seen in having trouble breathing, getting more injuries, recovering slower. Evelyn has to find her feet being raised by two such different and famous men. It's hilarious especially the flashback to when she gets her first period at 3 in the morning. Poor, poor Sherlock I laughed so hard that's what he gets for being a light sleeper. Especially when he is tossing the sheets in the wash and hesitates because of possible experiments then shakes his head and drops the lid. Really Sherlock, bad thought, bad boy. Awesome story well worth rereading

Not In Kansas Anymore by litgal

Not in KansasAnymore Series by litgal
https://archiveofourown.org/series/62453
Gibbs/Dinozzo

“Tony gave himself a little time to mourn the loss of this life. He wasn’t sorry. He’d choose Gibbs and Samas any day of the week, and he understood how important the fight against the goa’uld was—both for the onac homeworld and for Earth. However, he would miss Very Special Agent Tony DiNozzo. It was a life that was worthy of a moment of silence as it passed.”

Excellent story Gibbs has a alien in his head that no one knows about. Tony finds out when O'Neill steps into the picture. Then Gibbs get kidnapped by Baul and Tony has no intention of leaving his boss without someone covering his six. Taking a chance he leaps into the rings and is taken with Gibs and everything goes downhill. The story is fast moving with a great insight to Tony's character.  This is the start of a series that will take you to Atlantis  a place where Gibbs and Tony excel. There are 7 stories in the series so far and each story is good. I love the way that Tony’s character develops. When he talks about how Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo is just another undercover mask I wanted to cry. The quote above is from the end of the first story and sums up the story nicely.

Descendents Of The Lost by picabone99

Descendents of The Lost by picabone99
Harry/Glorfindel
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1113746#main

It's been a while since I read this story and it is still a great blending of LOTR and HP. Harry goes through the veil with Sirius and they are transformed into elves of a corresponding age. Which would be toddler and tween and a new adventure starts. They end up in Rivendell and the story explores what happens around and behind the movie. I wish the story had gone into more detail about the courtship between Harry and Glorfindel there are too many jumps. However the story is well written the action scenes are thrilling and you get a better look at lives of everyday elves.

Heru Levant & The Journey Home by herukane

Heru Levant and the Journey Home by herukane
http://archiveofourown.org/works/8751655/chapters/20062498
Slash Heru (Harry)/Severus, Remus/Sirius

Good story with just enough differences to not be another Harry raises himself. Harry as Heru comes to this world the night the Potters are killed. He immediately collects young Harry and creating his own Wizarding space creates a unique home. I would love a tree mansion like that not to mention the sanctuary he creates. The changes flow freely after that as Heru is determined that those he cared for will have a better life. He intends to finish everything before Harry has to. Slowly he involves more and more people in his crusade to give Harry the life he deserves. It finally comes to head just before Harry goes to Hogwarts. An enjoyable story. The story is fluffy, funny, deception abounds and Heru proves to be an interesting character. Pairings are Severus/Heru and Sirius/Remus

Keep The Car Running by earlgreytea68

Keep The Car Running by earlgreytea68
http://archiveofourown.org/works/2322008

Arthur/Eames, Sherlock/John
Slash

I have of course seen this pairing before but never actually read it. This is excellent because you know Mycroft would use any resources he had and what's a little blackmail between friends. I just recently discovered this author and already want to recommend several stories. In this he calls in Eames to force Arthur to help get Moriarty secrets without involving Sherlock. While my favorite pair is involved the story is all about Eames and Arthur. This is the first in a series of 6 so far and you really don't have to know the movie to follow the plot line. I love how the author portrays the insecurity in both pairings as well as how far each would go to protect the other. As for the dream walking that was seriously scary. I think I found my newest ship. I'll have a whole flotilla at this rate.

Shadowlord and Pirate King by Footloose, mushroomtale
https://archiveofourown.org/works/957967
Slash Merlin/Arthur
with amazing artwork at: https://archiveofourown.org/works/958021/chapters/1875898

I loved it,this is an excellent story. A very different take on Merlin while still sticking to the heart of the story. Let me say that this is a different Merlin then you are used to. He is one BAMF, an assassin, most importantly the last shadowlord. When he first meets the pirate king Arthur well let's just say it doesn't go well and actually gets worse before it gets better. There is plenty of snarky comments, diva attitudes and space battles galore. Of course there is a prophecy and the two must unite to save the clans. Arthur is desperately trying to keep his father alive and would make a deal with the devil. There are a lot of awesome scenes but the one that sticks in my mind even now is when Merlin is walking along the table in front of the the others as he approaches Arthur. It’s been almost two years since I read this, it’s cold and dreary outside perfect time to snuggle up with hot chocolate, cookies, and a story that will take you to another world.

Strange Currencies by Metalnoir668
Slash Kurt/Dave
http://archiveofourown.org/works/562745?view_full_work=true

Very good story that is not typical of what I normally read. I do like the pairing of David and Kurt but the main reason for reading the story was the length. I wanted something to keep me occupied for a bad day. The reason for it not being my usual story is also one of the reasons it is so good. The author does a good job of getting into the head of the character and explains the why and how the characters become who they are. Kurt and David become these 3 dimensional characters that are not perfect. They are human beings who make mistakes. Sometimes stupid mistakes. Many of the scenes between Kurt and David showcase just how different they really are from how they perceive themselves to how others do the same. Kurt shows David that running solves nothing whether from the kiss, his anger, his friends, or his life. The scene where he puts his foot down about David's behavior is well done. Coddling someone who is basically throwing a tantrum does nothing and would actually set someone back in the kind of situation that David is recovering from. Kurt wants to be David's rock but he learns quickly that it can be difficult not to mention stressful as you second guess yourself. It doesn't help that David is constantly making him question his own life style choices. The scenes between Kurt and Blaine are funny as well as sad because Kurt is stepping out from his comfortable box and Blaine can't handle it. The story is a very in-depth look at coming out in middle class small town America. There are some deep questions about stereotypes and choices and that sometimes you reach your goal only it's not what you thought it would be. A very thought provoking story my only complaint is that sometimes the author takes three paragraphs to say what three sentences would do.

Cause I’ve Searched My Soul by Obsessivecompulsivereadr
http://archiveofourown.org/works/542597?view_full_work=true
Slash Kurt/Dave

Great, great story about Kurt and David. This follows after Valentine's day and Kurt finds out just how David feels about him. Kurt is tired of being second place and decides to break up with Blaine. He tells David he doesn't want him to be a rebound relationship so they need to take it slow. Then it just gets crazy. There is a lot of great buildup with the characters and some excellent reasons for their behavior. Kurt realizes that he doesn't have to settle for anything and David realizes that the growing up he did means he does deserve love. This story is funny, sad, angry, loving, it just has it all. There is one scene where Kurt is reading a note that Sebastian left begging him to take back Blaine because he never realized what a whiny shit he was I almost died laughing.

Back In Black by sakurademonalchemist
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10631516/44/
Slash
Dean/Castiel, Sam/Gabriel

Excellent story with a neat twist on the reincarnation trope. Harry is fed up and asks death if he can be reincarnated. Death agrees but tells him that the life will be hard and dark in alot of places but he will have a family and love in addition to keeping his magic. Harry agrees and death decided to end the spat between two idiots that would plunge heaven and hell into war on Earth. He is reincarnated as Dean Winchester and the Supernatural world will never be the same.  While the story is slash it's no more then hints and innuendo. The scenes are hilarious and I love Dean's creature form because that is awesome. I love the bear bombs and know some people I would love to use it against. While the story is incomplete the main arc is done and they have traveled to an alternate dimension to prevent at least one Harry Potter from marrying Ginny Weasley. I love this author I just have a pet peeves against people that write so many stories but only complete a few. But this story is fairly long and ends in a good place.

20th Century Limited by Speranza
https://archiveofourown.org/works/4719176?view_adult=true
Slash Steve/Bucky

Excellent story that I found awhile ago (I am still in the 2015’s in my email). Amazing story, this is the first I had ever seen this storyline but it was wonderful.I have seen only one other like this since then.  It was one of those stories you cannot stop reading because it grabs you by the throat and never lets go. The first few paragraphs are a little confusing because the author is jumping back and forth from the plane crash in the Artic to when Steve first becomes a super soldier. The basics is that Steve picks up telepathy that only manifests when Bucky is experimented on, afterwards they are on the the same brain wavelength and once he crashes into the ice, he is in pain and scared and begins to dream of Bucky. Bucky answers his calls and both began to wonder if they are alive or dead, soon both figure how to enter a world of their making. Every time Bucky is pulled out he comes back more distraught. Steve is aware that time is actually passing because he can get some information when Bucky comes back before he buries the memories. Until finally it is the Winter Soldier that comes back and it takes a while for Steve to make him believe that he is safe.The world is fractured but Steve has begun to connect to the Winter Soldier as they begin a journey to the Grand Canyon that Bucky always wanted to see. Soon they are joined by a giant green monster that calls itself Hulk and they realize that this is another weapon just like them. Then comes the time when Steve is pulled from the ice.  The story-line of the Avengers and The Winter Soldier still works and I love the ending. The ending is everything pulled together and they get to work on their happy ever after. I think what I found most impressive is that the author after a time shows that there is more winter soldier then bucky when he retreats to the dream world. The first time he does not change back because he can't remember makes you want to hug them both. Steve’s desperation to hold onto a little normality is compelling and when he comes out of the ice he is so desperate to have someone believe him and no one does until he meets the hulk again and Stark hears him call cap Steve. At one point the soldier is activated, Steve is trying to reach out to him mentally while the soldier is fighting to get to him before he is wiped. Unfortunately he is on a sub, he looses and Steve feels it all including the pain, the scene is so powerful that it just makes you cry. This is not he first or last just one that stands out the most to me. The author has an amazing knack for painting a scene that is both easy to visualize and showcases emotions vividly.

Fireflies

Fireflies by KobutoriRisu
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1332166?view_full_work=true
Slash Kakashi/Iruka

An excellent story that covers Iruka from when he first meets Kakashi at the age of 6 until they are involved in his late 20’s. The story ends soon after Naruto has gone on his training trip. This is a character driven story and it is beautifully done. The story is from Iruka’s point of view and keeps a lot to canon. Here he meets Kakashi many times before the exams both as an Anbu and as the Copy Nin. Iruka falls in love with his Anbu that saves his life several times and eventually becomes his lover even if he never sees his face. When Anbu-san must say goodbye Iruka is heartbroken but understands. He slowly becomes friends with Kakashi after meeting on a mission. Eventually he falls for him and near the end of the story he finally puts it all together to realize that his first love and his last love are the same. You get a depth of feeling that is surprising when you realize just how slow the romance in both cases is going. While there is action and some sex that is not the driving point of the story, instead it is just how much one person can become woven into the life of another. A satisfying, feel good read that is welcome any day.

Smallville Day

Smallville Day by tripleLLL
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1886624/1/Smallville-Day
Clark/Lex

Great story in which Clark learns a lot about himself when Friday starts repeating itself. At first Clark takes it as a fluke of Smallville and does not treat it seriously. As time continues he begins to see consequences to his actions especially in regards to Lex. When Lex is killed by his father he begins to take it seriously. He learns that Lex will always be there for him, his friends have their limits, his behavior has consequences, that there those that are stronger then him, that he is not in fact immortal and can be killed, and most important that love deserves trust and will not flourish without it. He finds out what is causing the time-loops and tries to solve the problem. Towards the end the others begin to develop dejavue as they start to remember and he becomes more and more ill. At the end he has to decide if he wants a relationship with Lex then he must trust him with the truth. The author does a good job of creating suspense, angst, humor, and sex without going over the top as each day repeats. Clark is depicted as mature but still young and impulsive, Lex is also young and desperate for someone to trust in him and put him first. There are a lot of mistakes on both sides but it is a good depiction of what a relationship can be if you had multiple trys to get it right. Makes you think what you would do if you could live the day over.

P.S. not my best artwork but hard to do something when you have a headache and didn't feel like redoing it later since I had so many more waiting.

Till The Sun Breaks Down

Till the Sun Breaks Down by poetikat
http://archiveofourown.org/works/191851?view_full_work=true
Kurt/Dave

Okay I never thought I would say this but Glee and a zombie apocalypse can be done and done well. Awesome story that is one of the best depictions of an ordinary person when the world is shattered. The realization that normal behavior won't work anymore will kill more people than anything else when something like this happens. You have three people walking a thin line between human and psychotic. What are you willing to do to survive and once you make it to safety what happens next. How do you survive surviving when everyone else is lost. A diva, a queen bitch, and a closeted jock are about to find out. This is the first in a series with the others being oneshots of their lives afterwards. The author does an excellent job in describing the horrors they are going through without going into overwhelming descriptions. In addition the characters stay true to the authors depiction throughout the series. This story actually led me to looking for more Glee zombie stories.

A Room Of One's Own by NorthernSparrow
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1417834?view_full_work=true#main
Dean/Castiel

Excellent story with an interesting view on how Dean and Castiel go from friends to lovers with Dean in denial most of the way. Castiel’s interest in learning how to behave in a more human fashion in order to please Dean after walking in on him masturbating is funny as hell. It all turns on Dean finally having a room of his own and some privacy and goes downhill from there depending on your view. The wing scene is erotic the first time and hot as hell the second time. However there is a surprising depth to Dean that shows when he finally confronts Castiel on just what is happening. Dean is determined to fix what he didn’t realize was broken. He also finally realizes just how important Castiel is to him and tries to give back some of that support and devotion. The dialogue between them as they argue about fetishes and just what is a turn on is hilarious especially since Dean is trying to hide all this from Sam. The funny part is Sam who is aware of what is happening and has just been waiting for Dean to say something. He has has even nudged things along a little.

Nature and Nurture by earlgreytea68
Slash Sherlock/Watson

http://archiveofourown.org/works/729134

Awesome story well written with all kinds of twists and turns. Mycroft turns up at 221B Baker Street with a baby that turns out to be the clone of Sherlock Holmes and the fun begins. Everyone is sure that this will be a disaster but John steps up because this is a part of Sherlock and who better to understand the problems of a baby genius but another genius. And lets face it Sherlock is hopeless with the little things like paying bills and buying food. There are so many delightful interactions it is hard to say but one of my favorites is "we are married and you're asking if this was a date" Or when Sherlock decided to kiss John as soon as he got home, he was tired of waiting for him to realize that he was in love with Sherlock. There is also the scene where John tells off Sherlock parents for their treatment of Sherlock and denied them any input on Oliver, he then basically threw them out. The characterization of the canon characters is spot on and the development of baby Oliver is hilarious.

I Will Find You by Neeka
archiveofourown.org/works/596457?view_full_work=true

Slash Derek/Stiles

Good story with some major angst and only a semi-happy ending, be warned there is the death of several major characters. Stiles is across the country when the zombie apocalypse happens and all he can think of is to find his way home. This is a story about what lengths humans will go through for those they love and the evil that can happen. Definitely a tear jerker and you find yourself becoming very involved in the story. And while I wish it had ended differently I don’t see how it could have. Do not read at work trust me hard to explain the tears around people. How do you tell them you are crying for fictional characters.

Cats Out Of The Bag
https://archiveofourown.org/works/748312/chapters/1395953
Gibbs/Tony

There are two stories in the series that I have read. One in the NCIS verse and one in the SGA verse. The premise is that in a small population of earth has the gene to shift into a member of the large cat family, lions, tigers, jaguars, etc. Humans being what they are at one time they were slaves and though protected many still think of them as sexual plaything or pet. In the NCIS story Tony DiNozzo is an unregistered shifter who accidentally bonds with Jethro Gibbs. Tony also happens to be a black jaguar a rare shifter that is always male and can give birth. A good story, I do love shifter stories but do think the submissive angle is a little over played. There is action, romance, danger and a touch of noncon in one chapter but the story ends well for both and helps those in charge that shifter could use the extra freedom.

Between The Whiskers
https://archiveofourown.org/works/801161/chapters/1509595
McCay/Sheppard

The second story is even better and involves Rodney McCay and John Sheppard. Rodney is a known shifter a rare white Bengal tiger who is able to work with SGA because he has chaperones to prevent accidental bonding under the new laws. A mission gone bad leads to bonding with John. This is of course Atlantis and their bond is tested frequently and painfully. The story is great nothing is easy and they are forced to realize at one point that it takes more than a bonding it takes work and compromise to make the relationship work. Great story with good characters.

There are two more stories in the series one set in Hawaii Five 0 that is not complete and one set in the Star Trek AU that has two stand alone chapters. I have not read them at this time but the link is included. It's nice when I don't have to do the cover nice job.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/15157028
These are stories that I read in 2015 and am just now getting to my older email recommendations. I keep pulling from the latest ones  instead of the back of my large inbox, my bad.

Deluge by macx
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11919421/36/
Deadpool/Spiderman

Excellent story but then again I do expect that from this author. There is again the touch of the supernatural in this case Deadpool was a hell hound before weapon x experimented on him and instead he became a chimera. Something no one has seen before and one that everyone including Deadpool believes is unable to bond. Everyone is wrong it just takes someone who is willing to look under the surface. It takes a while but he and Peter begin to bond. And that is where the fun starts because everyone has an opinion and has to put their two cents in. There is action, romance, humor, and angst. I love Aunt May when calmly points out that she knows about Spider-Man and has known since high school. Poor Peter almost has a panic attack. The Avengers are nosy but finally back down. Deadpool is cute, protective, and bad ass. The author has given us characters that we want to root for and makes us wish that we could find someone like that, someone who becomes our whole world, willing to stand up to anything or anyone to protect the one they live. It is a kickass romantic story with the right blend of angst, fluff and action.

Didn’t See That Coming by knittersrevolt
Slash Derek/Stiles
http://archiveofourown.org/works/1185521?view_adult=true&view_full_work=true

Great story that is just hilarious in parts. In this case all of the characters are older, late 20's mid 30's and the Hale family is alive. Stiles husband Scott cheats on him and Stiles decides to leave Beacon Hill for New York. There he runs in to Laura Hale, ends up the adoptive (sort of) father of a baby werewolf and Derek's mate. Soon he learns magic and exorcism and unfortunately must return to Beacon Hill. The characters are well written and being older gives them a new dimension. The author has really pinned down Stiles attitude and his use of protecting sarcasm. Peter is still a creep, Scott is still in denial, the sheriff just wants his son back and Derek still is too sexy for a small town. With an older cast you have different sorts of problems, children, jobs, businesses, etc.... I love Stiles one liners and the baby Samantha is too adorable.
Excerpt:

To Derek: It’s not too late. Elope with me. Vegas is only 11 hours away.
From Derek: Gay marriage is still illegal in Nevada.
To Derek: Really? That’s bullshit! If I want to make bad impulsive life choices while on a high from gambling I should be able to!
From Derek: Your Dad is giving me the stink eye for texting. Just get down here.

Love isn't brains children, it's blood by Acherona, trulywicked
http://archiveofourown.org/works/641879#bookmark-form
John/Sherlock, Mycroft/Lestrade

Awesome story I have said it before I love a BAMF John. In this case you have vampire Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes and it turns out that John grew up a hunter something he managed to hide from both brothers. This is a fast paced, action packed story with great sex. The story takes place after Sherlock jumps and the scene at the grave had me laughing way too hard. John is not a happy camper and Sherlock is surprised when John sneaks up on him and punches him. This is a very sideways look at our favorite characters but beautifully done. There is something for everyone and can I just say that I loathed Mummy Holmes. Oh and lets not forget just how sexy a strong, powerful Lestrade is, the scene with the council is perfect.