This is an AU story, starting from the Falcon's escape of the space slug (ESB).What if Han and Leia decided on a different sanctuary, instead of Bespin? This story takes their relationship on an occasionally darker, less than perfect path. New chapter posted on 7/19.

What if Elizabeth didn't receive a letter from Darcy following his disastrous proposal in Kent? What if Mr Darcy received some worrying news that altered his need for a wife? Darcy finds himself in urgent need of an heir and his quest to find a suitable wife drastically alters the events of Pride and Prejudice. Will they ever be able to overcome their misunderstandings?

Modern AU: 'When Anna Smith moves to London to start a new job, she has no idea how much her life will change...'

At the Netherfield Ball, after requesting Lizzy dance with him, Mr Darcy confesses his sister's almost elopement with Wickham, changing the course of the story we all know and love. This results in a journey of self-discovery, lost innocence and a very different view of the world around Miss Elizabeth Bennet.

Anna Smith and John Bates have been friends since childhood. As they both leave to attend university their futures threaten pull them in separate directions. But will a wild night redefine their relationship?

The aftermath of Anna's rape and how they rebuilt their relationship was not really shown in the series. This story addresses those issues, the mindsets of both John and Anna, and what may have happened during the healing process. Adult content, mentions of violence and rape.

An unexpected twist of fate brings Mr. Darcy to a place he never imagined himself patronizing and where he once again crosses paths with Miss Elizabeth Bennet. She too had been brought here by an unforeseen and cruel twist of fate. Now they must strive to overcome the pain and taint of ruin to find happiness and a future in an unforgiving society who thrives on scandal.

Sometimes our healing isn't at all what we thought it would be. Sometimes it goes much deeper. Will John experience an unexpected healing? Modern A/U

Modern AU. If there was one thing John hated, it was the passing of Halloween.

After going through a bitter divorce, the last thing John Bates is looking for is love. Upon arriving back in Downton to work with his old friend, Robert Crawley, John meets and falls for a lovely waitress named, Anna Smith. Anna is a single mother trying to escape and forget a troubled past. Will the two finally find the happy ending they are both searching for?

What would you do if you woke up in the middle of a different life? Han Solo, young, free and alone, suddenly finds himself in the middle of a family he has not yet created. Set during The Hutt Gambit and sometime after The Crystal Star. If you read, please review.

When John's daughter and Anna's son become friends at nursery school, they don't expect their lives to change forever.

Modern AU. When Anna agrees to help her longtime friend John avoid his ex-wife and navigate murky waters with his family, she never expects to realize she's not quite over her college crush on him. When it turns out that she needs his help as much as he needs hers, will either one of them be able to keep their feelings platonic? Rating change at Chapter 11.

The World as we know it has come to an end. People survive as they can. Evil men roam the land . With no food, shelter or a chance to rest, the only way is South. And it's on his way South that John Bates saves Anna Smith and their life together begins - Modern

"No man can regret loving, as I have loved you." He'd spoken the words before he truly understood both the profoundness of her love and what it might mean if he ever lost it. If he ever lost her. Sequel to "No Man Can Regret Loving"

John Bates has always looked to the stars. Cover image by annambates.

Modern A/U. Different circumstances bring John Bates and Anna Smith to Seattle, Washington. But what if Anna is the one with the secret? Rating will go up as the story progresses.

NOT ABANDONED! Please see profile for update on story (6/14/18). How would the events of Pride and Prejudice be altered if Fitzwilliam Darcy had the foreknowledge that Elizabeth Bennet was his future wife and perfect match? AU/Regency

Modern AU. If Anna had been told three years ago that the week of her sister's wedding would change her own life for good, she probably would have wondered what on earth they had been smoking. She had longed for more, it was true, but she would certainly not have believed that such a clichéd scenario would have brought her together with the man that she was in love with.

The fearless leader of the Rebel Alliance, Princess Leia Organa, once again falls into the hands of the Empire. AU Story.

What if Leia was raised on Tatooine, instead of Luke? What if Han won her in a game of sabaac? How will this change destiny, and what remains the same? Rated T only for violence, blood, and torture later on, no language.

They've never spoken but their paths cross every day... can you really love at first sight?

They met, they fell in love then they parted. So what happens when they meet again years later? Their circumstances have changed, but have their feelings for one another?

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Set in 1956. Father John Bates is at a turning point in his life when he's offered a chance at a new beginning...but life sometimes has different plans.

Elizabeth is compelled to marry Darcy after her father's death. Starts on their wedding night. Now a completed story available on Amazon on 11/15/16.

Those who love you remember your beauty when you feel ugly, your wholeness when you are broken and your innocence when you feel guilty. S4 AU. Banna

AU - Multi-chapter, multi-part story which follows a choice made at the beginning stages of the New Republic. A choice which sets Han & Leia on an entirely new course. A little dark at times - fair warning: rating may elevate. R&R

Letters written between two newlyweds during WW2. Every post is one letter only, and you will have to wait for the next one to read the response. The letters come accompanied with a short scene (present or flashback).

What happens after that fateful walk when Elizabeth Bennet agrees to marry Mr. Darcy? The plan is to take the characters to the wedding and possibly beyond. Feedback Very Welcome! Book version...

On a small Island in Scotland an injured soldier returns home to heal his body and soul, but little does he know that his recovery is in the hands of an unknown friend. Begins in the Summer of 1945.

When Anna goes to the Harrogate RSPCA to adopt a homeless cat, she finds more than she bargained for.

What if Darcy stole a kiss when he deposited the letter that morning? Mr. Collins discovers them. Elizabeth has not yet read the letter. How will she react? Will he walk away, like she expects him to? This is only a PREVIEW OF THE BOOK. It has been removed for publication (but kept here as proof of copyright). All rights reserved.

Whether things are getting better or worse after the disaster on Hoth really depends on one's point of view. A trip-to-Bespin story and part of my Kismet series. Please R&R. Revised in 2016.

Prologue only. TU published 5th April, 2017. Darcy's world implodes when his mistress declares she's marrying a duke and his Uncle Fitzwilliam, the Earl of Matlock, insists he should do his duty and marry to produce an heir. HEA but angsty.

Darcy's horse casts a shoe while riding to Pemberley which causes him to miss encountering Elizabeth Bennet who is touring the estate. Thus he is unable to show her his change in behaviour, fails to learn of her improved opinion of him, fails to meet the Gardiners, and fails to learn what happens to Lydia. (Updates on hold for a week or two)

First Lizzy had learned of Mr. Darcy's hand in breaking Jane's heart, and then he had offered the most insulting marriage proposal in history. Could a day get worse? Only if she were to be threatened at sword-point, tied up, and whisked away by a rogue, with only the world's most arrogant man to watch over her. Luckily, that wasn't very likely to happen...

But now, neither of them could stop from smiling, walking through each room of the cottage with their son. Their dearest wish and their greatest gift. (S6 CS spoilers)

Pre-ESB: Chased by pirates and forced to land, Han ends up staring at business end of some harsh realities of his past. Is Leia ready to say goodbye permanently so she can complete their impending mission to Ord Mantell? Loosely follows Strategic Maneuvers, but meant as a standalone. COMPLETE - next in series Long, Long Way To Go [to be posted after my current fic]

This is a continuation of our favorite novel. Elizabeth and Darcy have been married for a few years but still struggle as they attempt to become partners in life.

Years have passed by in the blink of an eye, and yet the people within these hallowed halls haven't changed much in the decade that she's been away.

Elizabeth awakes to find herself in a strange room, with a strange woman, and the very last man she ever wished to see again.

Life is a risky business. Modern AU.

Another month passed, and you weren't there yet. Slight Series 6 spoilers.

A darker tale of love. What if Mr. Darcy never wrote the letter? What if Lydia ran away sooner? What if Mr. Darcy was more determined to have Elizabeth? No matter the price? HEA

Bates and Anna au that takes place during the logging boom in the Santa Cruz mountains of California in the late 1800s. M for mature themes. It is really not as far-fetched as it sounds. Come on, give it a chance. You won't be sorry. Seriously. Read the reviews if you won't take my word for it.

The classic twist of Mr. Bennet dies, Darcy offers a marriage of protection, and he and Elizabeth must work through their pride and prejudices without being able to escape one another.

Reading P&P, Mr Darcy's feelings seem rather acute, but do not get much attention. This story explores them from the moment just after his rejection, to beyond his actual marriage. The action follows P&P exactly, but some secondary characters, most notably Georgiana and Mrs Younge, push the boundaries of Miss Austen's description. The style of writing diverges from hers ever more.

Modern A/U John Bates is an international acting sensation who has just bought a vacation home in St. Andrews. Anna Smith is a grad student at St. Andrews University. When John hires Anna as his house sitter will the two of them finally find forever?

Events from The Courtship of Princess Leia with an established Fett/Leia relationship.

Set between ANH and ESB, Han and Leia make a big mistake that requires a lot of time and effort to fix while fighting their true feelings for one another. Co-authored with ShouldIGetOutandPush.

What if Elizabeth met Darcy once more at Rosings after reading his letter?

Pre-ESB. Han & Leia have crashed landed. Leia is convinced to take over the system's leadership, but there's a catch, an elixir and a scoundrel to deal with first. First fic in a loose series of 3 leading up to ESB, but each reads as a stand-alone. COMPLETE- next fic in series: Corellian Detour

One week after the Netherfield Ball, Lizzy receives a letter from Georgiana Darcy informing her that Mr. Darcy is gravely ill and asking for her to come to London to be with him.

Modern AU. Anna and Bates meet at a pub the night before Christmas Eve. The Game is on! Nothing but fluffy flirty fun, with maybe a touch of steam...

Post-ROTJ AU story. Multi-Chapter. All does not go as planned for Han and Leia after the destruction of the Second Death Star.

"I want to know why Mrs. Hughes said that 'at least there will be no baby.'"

Leia is captured as seen in ANH, but the story drasticaly changes, when out of nowhere Imperial Commander Han Solo enters her life aboard Death Star.

A time travel fic. Luke gets a glimpse into the future that is the EU and, when given an opportunity to change it, does. AU. Rating HAS elevated.

Relations have improved since their fight in Unhappy Reunion, but Han and Leia still have a little more making up to do. Rated M for adult situations.

Vader was able to kill Palpatine and take over the Empire without getting burned on Mustafar. He was also able to retrieve Luke and Leia after they were born. Leia grew up on Coruscant, while Luke traveled with Vader around the galaxy, learning the Dark Side. When they are 16, Vader makes a decision that sets off a chain of events changing all their lives forever.

Eight years after ROTJ, the Rebellion victory has miraculously spawned a stable galactic government, and Leia Organa is a very talented government official who is about to get a very unwelcome surprise. NEW CHAPTER 1/20/2014! I'm GRRM'ing the heck out this!

Just what will it take for Princess Leia to forgive her father? Can Luke and Han convince her to let go of the past and accept Vader as a changed man? Maybe, maybe not.

What if ObiWan had kept the necklace that Padmé gave him as she died? Would that small token of Anakin's love be enough to bring him back from the dark side, and learn to love his daughter?

History changes drastically when Padmé makes the choice to live and fight to get back her husband. But it is not a simple task, for as she raises Luke on Tatooine, she dreads the day that she must face the lies and sacrifices she made to continue on. And that day comes when she's reunited with a familiar pair of droids with a message for Obi-Wan. Rewrite of the She Lived? Series.

Once upon an AU, the bounty hunter got the princess. The revised and expanded edition of the original 2010 story.

Darth Vader collapses on the bridge of the Executor as visions through the force overwhelm him. He realises his son has been killed and Palpatine is responsible for ordering this. Acknowledgements to Timothy Zahn for the original plot bunny.

AU story. Luke and Leia move with their parents to modern day Texas onto a ranch. When they need a helping hand, it shows up in the form of scruffy ranch-hand Han. How will Leia deal with living so close to a cowboy who threatens to steal her heart?

Anna and John's life together is pushed to the limit by the arrival of the charming Mr Green, who turns out to be anything but. When the unthinkable happens and they are left to deal with the consequences, can they ever be happy again?

Star Wars in a universe where Anakin and Padme had a few more children than were expected. Features a Good A'Sharad Hett and a Closet Rebel Vader. Owen and Beru live.

When Anakin time travels back to the year after he married Padmé, will he be able to change the past? Will he and Padmé finally have a chance at a happily ever after? The fate of the galaxy rests in the Chosen One's hands. ROTS AU

Post ROTJ. H/L are happily married. After an assassination attempt, Leia is left with no memory of her relationship with Han. It's up to Han and Luke to help Leia recover her memories and for Han to win back her love. In the meantime, there's still someone out there that wants Leia dead. Chapter 6 up

A series of vignettes, not in sequence, all surrounding, starring or including one Princess Leia.

Most certainly Han/Leia centric. Mainly what would happen if Han left Hoth to go see Jabba instead of coming to Leia's rescue.

Not long after the Destruction of Alderaan and the Battle of Yavin, Princess Leia Organa joins a mission led by Han Solo. Revised story.

A time to recover and a time to heal, that's what they needed P/C T/R Warning: Rated R

This is MY version of the famous Flight to Bespin. A day by day account of the journey filled with love, arguements, possibilities, bets, laughter, tears, nightmares, and regrets. Voted as best Han and Leia Fanfic!

Han & Leia. Events lead up to ESB. Formerly, "A Reason To Stay And Reason To Leave". Events slightly AU.

Sequel to Watching A New Hope. When Han finds a mysterious holofilm titled "The Empire Strikes Back", he, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Lando, Wes, Wedge and Hobbie go watch it...

The last thing Leia Organa expected to experience on Cloud City was the brush of the Force. Now apparently, she's incredibly strong in it, and Darth Vader is taking a little too keen of an interest in her. Book One of my Lady of Shadows trilogy. AU

Leia aboard the Death Star while Han's still an Imp. Rating may elevate.

AU; Pre-ANH; It's inauguration day in the Imperial Senate, Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine are required to go and swear in the new Senators. One of the new Senators: Leia Organa. In such close proximity with her, what will happen to Vader?

This is my first Star Wars fic. The story begins before Han and Chewbacca meet Luke and Obi Wan and it goes from there. Alternate/Expanded Universe.

Han and Leia go on a mission that ends up being more difficult than they could have imagined.

A tale of two stubborn lost souls who will come to realize all they have to gain and lose in love and war. Now rated M.

Post ESP - Pre ROTJ. What is happening to Leia and the Rebellion while Han is frozen in carbonite?

My take on what happened just after the Battle of Endor... and what didn't happen. H/L with some angst from Luke.

What exactly happened at Bespin before Luke showed up? Here's my take on it. This is my first fanfic ever so please be nice. Consists of Leia, Darth Vader and Han.

SEQUEL 20yrs have passed since we last saw our heros, and now the EMPIRE has risen still despite Palpatine's death. Tarkin and Thrawn run the scene now, and with Leia's capture by the Empire, things look dim for the REPUBLIC. A/P L/M L/H Complete AU

A family trip to Corellia stirs up some long-buried memories for Han and makes him wonder if he really doesn't remember how he wound up on the streets or what happened to his parents.

Vader story. Before the final battle to destroy the death star II, a daughter searches for the truth, and a father discovers the extent of the deception that imprisons his soul. The chase is on, the hunt begins. There is no escape - it is their destiny.

Han and Leia run into some complications in their relationship when all is not as it seems.

My take on everyone's favorite missing moment, the trip to Bespin. Early chapters are T for language because Han needs his mouth washed out with soap. Things will heat up somewhat in later chapters so we'll see where it goes.

Post ROTJ/ Han, Leia and Luke. A darker spin on the events in the years after the Galactic Civil War. This is the edited version from my site. Now that my site is down I wanted to make sure it was archived here as well.

Han and Leia are happily married, but what happens when Han realizes that he may want children, after he and Leia decided not to go down that path? Inspired slightly by themes in Tatooine Ghost.

Han and Leia have been happily married for a few years, only to decide to take the next logical step. Unfortunately, trouble seems to always have a way of finding them. Alternate version of circumstances surrounding the birth of Jaina and Jacen Solo.

The Solo children must be hidden again for their own safety, but they get sent to the only two people who can truly protect them: Han and Leia... before they were married.

After the Tantive IV falls into Imperial hands, Princess Leia is made a very interesting offer . . . The original trilogy with a twist.