A/N: Before reading, there's a couple of things to know. First, english is not my first language, so if you read something spelled weirdly or without coherence you'll know why. Second, this is the first fanfic I publish, so go easy on me. Last, feel free to tell me if you like it or not, if you have some ideas, or just to say hi. I have some chapters done and will probably finish, so no worries, writing a castle story is fun, so I won't leave this story, though I can't tell how long it will be or how long it will take me. I'm not quite sure when the horse incident happened, but I think I'll go with Alexis being 4 at the time, but do feel free to comment on that matter.

Rating: T for safety. Ocassional swearing, so you are forewarned ;)

Disclaimer: I don't own Castle... I'll think something wittier for the next chapter ;)

Update: It has come to my attention that there are some spelling errors and such, so I've been checking and updating the chapters, but if you spot one, please tell me so that it can be corrected. Thanks for reading!

PROLOGUE

"Mr. Castle, are you aware as to why are you being trialed today?" The judge asked. She was used to dealing with rich boys who were full of themselves.

Winking at her he replied "Why yes, I plead guilty if spanking is involved" he finished whispering, pursing his lips in order not to laugh. He knew he was crossing the line, but at the moment he couldn't care less.

The judge pretended not to hear his statement, instead just smirked and shook her head lightly. "All right then. Mr. Castle, I know you think just because you play poker with the Mayor, you are entitled to a get out of jail free card. I can assure you, there's no way you will be able to charm your way out of your punishment."

That made him a bit nervous, thinking how bad it would be for Alexis if he were to go to jail. Yet, mustering his poker face, he shrugged and said "What can I say, the mayor is a fan."

"That can only help you so far Mr. Castle. Need I remind you, you stole a police horse!-"

"Borrowed -" he interjected.

"- while naked, in a public place! That's not something to take lightly" The judge continued as if he hadn't said anything.

"It was spring!" He countered sounding like a child, earning a stern look from his attorney.

"I've reviewed some statements by people close to you and one was particularly interesting. It seems as if you are struggling a bit to deliver your stories Mr. Castle?"

What that had to do with anything was out of his understanding. He just wanted to end this charade and go home after apologizing and promising not to do it again. This 'trial' was already taking way too long.

"It was Gina wasn't it? I wouldn't describe it quite as struggling... I would say more as if I have not find inspiration in order to write my plot thickened stories" he smirked, trying to hide the cold sweat running through his spine. He knew it was true that he was having a bit of a block, but he was not about to admit it. Especially not in front of strangers.

"I see" the judge didn't appear to be convinced. "I've talked with the mayor and together we have come up with a solution to all of our problems. He's agreed to let you go to a precinct of the NYPD so that you can fill your ooh so creative mind with police procedural -"

"THAT'S AWESOME!" He all but squeaked. The idea of playing cops was all to pleasing, yet looking at the mischievous smile the judge was throwing his way, he knew she wasn't done

"Yes, it is awesome." The judge said with a mocking tone. "So for the next 8 weeks, I order you Mr. Castle, to attend any precinct of my election and fill at least 25 hours a week or the corresponding 180 hours helping the NYPD with clerical work, such as the completion of forms or the writing of reports or letters."

"What exactly does that mean?" he asked warily, not liking many of the words in that sentence. Particularly the word work.

"Paperwork Mr. Castle, you'll be helping them by doing paperwork."

He had never done paperwork in his entire life, and had no idea of how was it done. Yet somehow, he knew it was not awesome. Not awesome at all.

"Hum...So... Will I be issued a gun?"