Or "Building a Relationship". Jack puts a lot of pride into looking his best in front of everyone, so when a new, non-speaking Sally finds him in pieces after an accident, it's a little jarring. They make a powerful set of friends, the two of them, and maybe it's because they built it up from the head down. Featuring not-evil!Dr. Finkelstein.

Or "Four Times Loki Hugged His Mother." Four moments in the lives of the Queen of Asgard and her youngest son.

The boy in blue watches the man with the golden eyes. He wants to hear the mans voice, but dares not use his own for fear of the shadow within his heart. The shadow that has spun a legend that his forest is dangerous and haunted. Curiosity convinces him to step beyond his boundaries and into a world that speaks stories in horrified voices. A ghost, is he? Or a murderous shadow?

Picking up the pieces in Seattle, Max and Chloe begin to realize that getting out alive is only step one. Max escaped the dark room and weathered the storm, but how do you outrun all the dark places inside of you?

An account of the media reactions to the reveal of Nations (anthropomorphic national embodiments) with scholarly commentary. Heavily inspired by: United States v. Barnes, 617 F. Supp. 2d 143 (D.D.C. 2015) [fallingvoices, radialarch] with mixed genres. Cover art by panegyricwilliwaw on Tumblr! (Also on ao3.) COMPLETE.

What do you treasure most? OC. (Slow-building, different, serious take on the "globe-fic" trope. Historical.) Sequel to "A Matter of Time." [Cover image by Creativay.] Complete.

Suddenly, the phone rang. America blinked in surprise. He didn't usually get calls. Well, at least not at work. "Hello? Alfred F. Jones speaking," he said into the receiver. "Mr. Jones," a woman on the other end said. "I am calling on behalf of the doctors at Liberty hospital." {One-shot. Aftermath of the atomic bombs. Post-WW2. G8. NO SLASH}

In which Iroh is more careful to let him not slip into his blind pursuit of honor, Zuko is constantly uncertain, and the banished prince realizes the truth of the war: no one is winning. With this new spark of awareness, who knows what the young prince might get into- or whose army he'll side with. One-shot.

China drops in for a chat with the future founding emperor of the Later/Eastern Han. In other words, kick his ass into gear because everything has gone down the drain and the people need a capable leader like now.

The Golden Trio, on the run and hiding out in the Black house, find mutual - though none of them know it - comfort in Hermione's piano playing in the night.

A short phan one shot I wrote late at night. Cross posted on AO3.

It's odd for an emotion to take a physical form and it's frightening for one's hatred to do so. How even more so that they look just like you.

Loki's missing from dinner, and when Frigga goes to check on him she's taken aback by what she finds. It isn't always easy to reassure your child when his life was built around a lie. But Frigga's love is no lie. And neither is Odin's.

Above occupied Poland, the sky is tainted ashes and snow. In a dark alleyway are rags and ripped flowers. Underfoot there are puddles and pavement, everywhere there are scars: a city torn apart by war. And on this cold November morning, a German officer encounters a young Polish girl whom he may be able to save from it all.

Even after being separated by direct orders of the Führer and knowing they were under close surveillance, they still found ways to each other. [Royai]

Hermione has always been a bit insecure about herself, especially her teeth. So she shouldn't have been surprised when they began to laugh. But still, her insecurities did not give them the right to joke.

She guarded his body, and he guarded her heart. A Riza-centric fic. Mostly canon, deviations near the end extending past the original material. Royai. Various background pairings. Complete.

'The irony was that he'd seen this happen so often before. The destruction. The betrayal. The way everything fell so quickly and vanishes into the ragged last gasp. But never to him. Never, never, never to him. He'd seen, but he hadn't learned.' America's entrance to WWII. Historical interpretation. Not AU.

It's time again for the world conference; solving all of today's problems by talking excessively! And it seems like America has that last part down pat, much to the annoyance of his brother Canada. But what happens when America suddenly gets laryngitis, and has to walk a mile in his brother's shoes? Not what you might think... total crack, rated T for language.

It had been an accident. Nothing more than a simple accident. At least, that's what they would tell Monk Gyatso. An accident... and certainly not the truth. [Pre-war and Air Nomad Genocide. AU]

Ten random stories and facts about the personifications of the United (and sometimes quarrelsome) States.

Confucius meets a strange boy who calls himself the Middle Kingdom.

After his mother and caretaker die, young France travels alone, until one day, he meets two brown-haired Nations in a field, and decides that flowers would be a wonderful way to earn their affection. Late Christmas gift for Emperor Itaelia.

Besides their climate, Canada and Russia didn't think they'd have anything in common; they didn't care enough to find out. However, during this meeting, perhaps they'll get a chance and hopefully the experience will change them for the better.

A woman gets a job as a therapist for a very secret group of individuals at the UN. What she doesn't realize is that she will be sorting through issues that have existed for centuries. She may as well say goodbye to her sanity now...

The threads will unravel. (Slow-building, serious take on the "OC dropped into Hetalia" trope. Historical. No pairings.) [Credit to Creativay for cover art.] Complete.

A wonderful day in the life of Hawaii; playing on the beach in the early morning and spending the rest of the day with the best daddy in the world. Gift for Italia Deu. Oneshot

It would seem that a peaceful future is too much to ask when it comes to the Land of Oz, even with Glinda the Good ruling the country... Not quite a crossover, but not set entirely within Wicked's continuity.

In August, 1978, Ludwig, the personification of Germany, meets a little boy standing in the rain, outside London, with enormous eyebrows. Historical fic, drabble. No pairings. Complete.

It means the same. A series of one-shots featuring countries and the children in their lives.

Near speaks, usually, in black on white, twelve point font, Times New Roman, double spaced. It serves him excellently. A quick sketch of Near, his toys, his words, and what he sees and hears.

The president-elect smiled. "I have to say Mr. President, you're making me a little nervous." Every nation has his or her own way of welcoming in a new boss. Some nations just happen to be a lot nicer about it than others.

Gift for Italia Deu. Before he falls, Rome has to make a choice, one that is tearing him apart inside. Oneshot.

It's not always sunshine and rainbows at the White House. "Neither of you are perfect. As much as you would both love to think that the other is, you both have some serious issues that you have to overcome if this is going to work."

Every nation has defining moments. Moments in history that show who they are. Some are good, some are bad, but they define them all the same. These are just a few of those moments.

A love potion gone wrong and Padma finds herself pregnant at Hogwarts. Written for the 'Pregnant at Hogwarts' Challenge. Please R&R.

A series of one-shots exploring the interaction between the countries and their beloved people. Sometimes, one person needs just as much help as the whole. Current chapter: Switzerland

When France comes to visit, America is hiding something. Little!America

Sally dared to lift her head out of curiosity, however what she saw looming out in the distance, tall and stark and irrefutably skeletal, made her fictitious heart palpitate and the rest of her disembodied limbs jerk in exhilaration. "The Skeleton Man!"

"Do you know how many keys I have? A lot. I have a lot of freakin' keys." America loses every key he owns, which is a lot, if you missed that, and retraces his steps to try and find them. Simple enough, right? Like his life could be that easy.

An exchange of words on a late night with an agitated blonde. Fun party, Pfannee. Mix of book and musical.

Dumbledore decides that Harry needs some demonic protection and goes through a lot of trouble to bring a demon and its owner to Hogwarts. But would a demon and a person capable of calling one follow Dumbledore? AU to Harry Potter

In which the contract draws to an end, Sebastian demands his due, Ciel finds himself to be inescapably human, and they both quote famous works of literature while staring at the stars.

Romano hated that the world looked down on him. He hated it. But what he hated more, was that not even his little brother could look up to him. Not that he'd ever admit it…

Germany's painting remains blurry and incomplete; Italy wants to help him find the missing pieces. Post-Buon San Valentino.

“I would like your help…Getting out of the closet.” America blinked hard in response, “Well, honestly Iggy, I’m honored. I mean, I always kind of saw this coming...But-" “Not like that you sodding git! I mean literally!”

“What the hell are you doing?” Biting his lip self-consciously, America rubbed the back of his neck. “Funny story...Boss kicked me out.” Just another normal visit to America for England!

Hawaii was crying. The bombs fell, the ships sank. Hawaii cried. America tried to comfort her, but all he could do was sing that song.

Set right after the movie ends. When Johnny and Roxanne's relationship is challenged by their absence, will they both do their part to stay together?

Dudley begins to see his family in a different light. Warning: strong language and themes of child abuse. WINNER: Best One-Shot at Quibbler Awards

GR movieverse Blackheart vignette. Sometimes it's better to light a candle than curse the darkness, even if you are one of the bad guys...

Yet another take on Harry's first Occlumency lesson with Snape.

Arthur Weasley's first day at the Ministry.

COMPLETE - EPILOGUE ADDED! "There is one person in the world who hates me more than anybody else... my husband." Marriage Law story. Draco/Hermione.

Almost a year after the Christmas incident, the wicked little trio, Lock, Shock and Barrel, are hatching an evil little plan....