The Man On The Bridge (Steve/Bucky)

The Man On The Bridge by Boopboop
http://archiveofourown.org/works/1434274?view_full_work=true
Steve/Bucky, Clint/Natasha, Tony/Pepper

Awesome story that shows the depth and heartbreak of true friendship and a love that lasted through hell. Tony opens his door to find Captain America and the Winter Soldier on his doorstep, On the run and injured Steve went to the only person he was sure that could help. The story is nonstop action, with a lot of angst, horrible scenes of torture, moments of humor, the depths that men can sink to, brainwashing, conditioning a human and what lengths someone will go to for the person they love. In too many stories Steve comes off as a plastic, perfect, innocent figure. This story shows the man that lead attack operations behind enemy lines in WWII. Someone who knows the cost and when necessary is perfectly willing to kill to protect those he loves. The reactions from Bucky as he slowly regains his memories is truly heartbreaking. There is no quick fix in the story and this is only the beginning there will be more in the sequel. The scene where Bucky decides to leave and Steve lets him shows that sometimes love is not enough. Tony finally realizes that he has a family and the other team members realize that even without S.H.I.E.L.D. they have a home and a safety net. They are not alone and they will teach Hydra that targeting the Avengers is a mistake.

How (thanks to Gabriel) Dean and Castiel (accidentally) Raise Each Other (and Sam)

How (thanks to Gabriel) Dean & Castiel (accidentally) Raise Each Other (and Sam) by Vera_Dragonmuse

http://archiveofourown.org/works/540915/chapters/961503

Great story with an interesting story line. What if Castiel became involved years earlier with the Winchesters. As Gabriel lay dying he could see what was coming and decided on a desperate gamble. Using his remaining grace he goes back to a time when he spoke to Castiel and named him the angel of Thursday. He asks him to be the angel of Dean Winchester as well as Thursday and surprised Castiel agrees. Gabriel and Castiel watch the future Gabriel die. Castiel does not think further of that until Dean's mother calls his name for a blessing on her child. Castiel is involved in a war but remembers and checks on the infant. Later he feels the pain and fear of the mother and child and appears in time to see what happens. He decides the best way to be there for Dean is to grow with him. He finds a vessel that is dying the same one that he would later use and begins to appear to first just Dean, then Sammy and later in their teens he decides it is time for their father and Bobby to know of him. The story changes enough but remains true to the Supernatural story line. The growth of the relationship between Dean and Castiel is built wonderfully. The relationship between Sam and Gabriel is surprising and at one point hot as hell. John Winchester is alive and still a suspicious bastard. Bobby agrees with a lot of Castiel decisions to give the boys a better life.

Twice-Told Tale (Tony/Steve)

The Twice-Told Tale by Arysteia
http://archiveofourown.org/works/411599?view_adult=true

Not a long story but it is a good one. At their first meeting the reason Steve is staring and disappointed is not because he reminds him of Howard but he reminds him of Howard's brother Greg Stark. Their friendship and love gradually builds until one day Tony finds himself in the past. Then the fun begins, the story is heartbreaking, funny, fluffy, and shows what a burden that foreknowledge could be. I hope the author someday does a followup with Steve's point of view. As he must have gradually realized what was happening and had to allow it to happen without doing anything not even sure he would get his love back. Really, really good story and the scenes between Tony and his father, and Tony and Steve are well written and will make you cry especially the last one with his father.

A Different Moon (Edward/Harry)

A Different Moon by Shivani
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5841090/1/A-Different-Moon

I will say outright I am not fond of the Twilight books and the movie is only good in that it has some hot guys. Of course that is what fanfiction is for and this is a very good story that crosses Harry Potter and Twilight. In this one Harry's twin is considered the boy who lived and his parents are alive. Unfortunately he is stolen away by Dumbledore who binds his magic and places him in an orphanage. He is to be Dumbledore's backup plan but fate happens and he is adopted and the orphanage burns losing the records. Jump forward and Damon Gibbs on his 17th birthday breaks the seal and discovers magic, vampires, shifters and godfathers, oh my. Look out wizarding world Damon wants answers. This is more a story about relationships and growing up then defeating Voldemort. Edward is not a creepy stalker guy here and Bella actually grows up a little. There is action, romance, family, danger, betrayal and redemption.

Induction (Severus/Harry)

Induction by Shivani
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1925071/1/Induction

I will be honest once I realized where the story was going I was not sure about continuing. But I liked the Shivani's other stories so continued and I am so glad I did. The content is disturbing on many levels and reinforces the idea that I will never undergo hypnosis but this is a great story. Severus Snape is complicated and hard to write but the author does a great job and I have to admit the second to last chapter was hard as hell to read but the author pulls it off. Harry has grown into the wizard he always could be with the help of Severus and in the end they realize that together  is where they want and need to be.

The Other Slytherin Heir (Hermione/Bellatrix)

The Other Slytherin Heir by Jakelover4ever
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8778573/1/The-Other-Slytherin-Heir

What looks to be a great story and my first femslash from my niece. I did do a quick skim so I had an idea about the story and while not long it is definitely worth following. The pairing is Hermione/Bellatrix and happens around 5th year. The first chapter will grab your attention and make you go wow. Hermione is adopted and not so innocent. Her mother is an enforcer and in the first chapter has someone tied up in the basement! Hermione learns that she is descended from Salazar Slytherin from a well known and feared American Dark Family. This shows what happens to Harry without Hermione's brains and it is not pretty. The author is sarcastic, with a lot of dark humor and nice plot twists.

Forsaken (Harry/Draco)

Forsaken by Shivani
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1992755/1/Forsaken

Very good story that shows Harry's Slytherin side. Dumbledore decides he cannot have a gay Golden Hero so to fix the problem he puts a bracelet on Harry that acts as a shock collar. Anytime he has thoughts about another male the bracelet gives more and more pain. When he starts to get shocked for not being happy he decides that since Dumbledore is as bad as Voldemort maybe he should switch sides. He also takes a few others along for the ride. The story moves a little too fast in the beginning but begins to taper down into a good read. The characters reaction to the great revelation about Harry are hilarious especially Hermione's. There are some cliches but overall the story is funny with some drama and an interesting look at Harry and his relationship and influence on others. The author states that they were worried about Voldemort's characterization being to AU but really he has won he can afford to be generous and become more human. After all who is going to stand against him especially now that he has such a powerful heir.