Stories by Kalira69

Two members of Team Seven broke away on their own, and in the aftermath there remains only one thing to be settled. . . That one thing is not what anyone expected. With Sakura as his sole remaining student, Kakashi settles in to train her proprly, determined to help her achieve her ambitions as a ninja and become a great one. (Canon divergence.) (Updated more reliably on AO3.)

When Dad asks what he wants to do for his birthday this year, Kakashi knows exactly what to ask for, now that he's a big cub. (A Snake-Shaped Space, #2)

Even if he tried, Sakumo could think of nothing more to ask for on his birthday than what he has already been given. (Fluff, mpreg.)

Orochimaru finds young Hatake hunting alone deep in the woods of Hi no Kuni, and learns upon questioning him that his father is gravely ill or worse. Kakashi, convinced Orochimaru is his mother, is relieved to lead him right to their camp to offer assistance. (A Snake-Shaped Space, #1)

Sakumo muscles his way back home through the lashings of a harsh winter to find a house full of moodily chilled and slow snakes . . . including the one in his bed.

Sharing a powerful talent as sensors allows for the sharing of . . . rather more, between lovers. Tobirama, enjoying his day off, knows Madara has been hard at work and thinks it is high time he took a break.

When word reaches the Phoenix King of his fledges having a new imaginary friend out in the meadow where they practise and play, he goes to investigate, as is his duty. He was anything but prepared to find the dragon they spoke of is real. (Fantasy AU)

Something has gone very wrong when a raging - or mournful? - dragon appears almost at the gates of the Senju stronghold. Hashirama may not understand just what has gone wrong, however. . .

Desperate, Madara uses one of his partner's special jutsu he has never even tried to learn before - he should never be allowed to make such attempts without supervision, but luckily, it seems, the child version of Tobirama absolutely counts as supervision. (time/dimension travel)

Madara meant to make a snarky observation, yes, but he had no idea until he made contact that the neglected, wilting flower he made to accuse Tobirama of not caring for was not just a plant but Tobirama's Heart Flower . . . nor was he at all prepared for the feelings the accidental contact revealed. (soulmate AU)

Dealing with mundanes around the major points of the Wheel always makes Tobirama tetchy and tense; fortunately Madara knows just how to tease him out of unhappy tension and back into contentment. (magical realism/modern with magic AU)

Kagami's parents absolutely promised today they would take him flying, flying for real, all on his own, and he can't wait! (wingfic)

Tobirama's been thinking . . . and Madara wasn't expecting such a life-changing discussion before he's even finished his breakfast.

. . .or captivated by Uchiha? Hashirama is overcome with guilt and worry when his brother never returns from delivering a message to the Uchiha after their cease fire has been signed, but what does he find when he rushes to the 'rescue?

Izuna gets it into his head to learn his old rival's best trick. It leads to a very bad day for everyone. (bodyswap)

Lives and hearts told in a series of tanka. (13 bite-sized poems.)

After ten years with never so much as a glimpse through his soulmate's eyes to promise he has a match somewhere out there, Madara's last spark of hope is dying. (Angst with a happy ending.)

Mount Madara-kami is awoken by the steam-heralded invasion of a storm kami. This one is most welcome here, however, and most glad in turn to be caught down into Madara's arms and onto his magma bed.

Madara is doing paperwork in bed with his lover when a message bird brings a new bundle of it from the Senju - and in that bundle, an offer he could never have expected and doesn't know how to handle.

Shisui gets word of Kakashi's return home and can't keep himself away. He may not be pack yet . . . but Kakashi knows he'll get there. Soon.

Noodle cats may be very quick on their paws, but sneaking around ninja is just never a good idea. Fortunately in the noodle cats' world, all can once again be made well with cuddles and treats.

The Senju brothers see their friend is in need of care and affection lacking in his life . . . and they would be only too happy if he would allow them to provide those things for him.

No one can deny that the Senju brothers are very close. Madara never expected to find himself wondering just . . . how close. He'd really rather not be now, if only he could shut the thoughts out. (Series: Brothers, story #2)

The next generation of Uchiha children will never be forced out of childhood and onto battlefields.

Building their new village is a lot of work, but Orochimaru never regrets chasing his childhood dream with his oldest friends. Today, however, he's taking the day from diplomacy and infrastructure for some training and games with a couple of the village children. (Generation swap; Sannin as Konoha Founders.)

Tobirama knows he has options for how his path, his life will proceed from here. He has simply already made his choice.

Mito has found herself growing surprisingly fond of her prospective husband as their families settle on the details of the arrangement to bring them together. There is one . . . final concern to be sure of, however; one underlined by the painful reminder etched on her skin by fate. (Soulmate AU)

Sensing a deep well of unease in the forest surrounding the Senju compound, Tobirama seeks out his brother, offering company and comfort. (Series: Brothers, story #1)

Sotoga enjoys his specialisation as a messenger nin, and has always disdained most things extraneous to his duties, be it all manner of foolishness or gossip. When he finds Uzumaki-hime, the Hokage's wife, married into the Senju, in the arms of an Uchiha. . . Gossip and drama seem inescapable as he contemplates his duty to report this to his Hokage, Shinobi no Kami.

After returning from his mission to heart-wrenching news, Sakumo chases his traitorous mate down only to find they have a new hunt to embark on together, one that sends them running straight back to Konoha - with their son's life in the balance. Tobirama, brought back via Edo Tensei, is Very Displeased at what he finds in modern Konoha. (Danzo gets eaten by a large, moody snake.)

Kisame is captured and taken as a prize to the Captain and Kage of Umigakure . . . an entirely new kind of hidden village, and one he unexpectedly finds his place in.

Haku swims in and out of muddied, pained unconsciousness, sure only that the one steady pillar of his life is still - always - there, and even tending to him.

The Hokage's best ANBU returns from a stressful mission and is welcomed home by his lovers.

One of the things that Minato has always loved best about Orochimaru is seeing his care for his son. (Brood: intransitive verb, 1a: to hover over or protect developing young) (magical realism AU)

When Jiraiya demanded Orochimaru vacate their shared room for the night, he really could have had no idea what his actions would lead to for his best friend. Jiraiya is going to regret . . . so many things. (Tsunade thanking, rather than berating, him for his rudeness, just this once, won't be making him feel any better.)

The Senju and the Uchiha are finally sitting down together to work out agreements for a peace between them, and Hashirama is delighting in the chance to renew his oldest, most precious friendship. Though he's left with a few questions about Madara's life, particularly when the peace talks begin and Uchiha aren't the only ones at his back.

The bijuu have high appetites for all things, and little to focus on when chained in a jinchuuriki's belly except what parts of their body are nearby to share in sensation. Fortunately Hashirama is . . . quite skilled at assisting his wife in keeping the Kyuubi content enough to be compliant.

Tsunade has a little bit of a thing about her lover's mouth - but really, she thinks it's an entirely understandable one.

Kagami has a kiss and a question for Danzo . . . once he's had a chance to think over that kiss. Danzo has a kiss and an answer. Madara has several questions - and they don't come with kisses.

Touka has been breaking out of and dodging Sharingan genjutsu her entire life; now that she has a safe avenue to find out more about them, she's curious - just how different are they from the ones she uses herself?

Mamoru never wanted to set foot under these trees; he knew the stories told, of the dangers as well as the wonders, of the spirits that live here. This is not a place for humans to tread. . .

Yamato knew his lover would be coming home to him in distress today, and he was ready for it . . . even if he wishes, for Kakashi's sake, that he didn't have to be.

Mokuton has a mind of its own sometimes; Tenzou is used to keeping it under control, even though it's his own emotions causing it to go wild, but this is just a little too much for him to handle all at once.

On assignment that keeps him constantly near the Daimyo's daughter - and all her attendant and equally giggly ladies - Tenzou finds himself desperate for something, anything to get them to keep their distance. Fortunately for his nerves, Kakashi has a plan. Perhaps Tenzou should have asked what it was beforehand. . .

Of all the things Tenzou may have expected accompanying Kakashi-senpai to the onsen today, to finally - finally! - feel the tug of his soulmate being recognised was not one of them. Now if only he had any idea what to do with the revelation he's just been gifted. . .

Inspiration strikes and draws Jiraiya from his bed to write; inspiration strikes and draws Jiraiya into his place between his lovers once more.

After a worrying night spent watching over a feverish and too-truthful Orochimaru Jiraiya is left with some questions about his best friend's life.

Kiba really doesn't get why talking about his favourite place is making everyone so amused or uncomfortable. Until he's getting cosy with it and suddenly he really does.

Orochimaru is basking in the warm aches of the bruises and bites his mate left the night before when he's faced with a curious cub coming to wish him a good morning. With some concern over the marks Dad left.

Madara's lover has been gone, kept away from his arms, for far too long. When Tobirama finally returns where he belongs, neither of them can resist the need to be as close to one another as possible once more.

It's Shisui and Kakashi's first time . . . and maybe he should have expected it to not go smoothly, but none of this is quite what he anticipated. Nevertheless, it's still Kakashi, and still him, and that makes it (almost) perfect.

Indra is restless, one night not long after Konoha's founding, and ventures for a walk in the quiet that becomes something rather different when he comes across Senju Tobirama at the river, unexpected and stunning in the moonlight. (Featuring Uchiha Indra)

A powerful storm has moved in over Konoha, leaving Madara and his lover to find their peace in its centre for as long as it lasts.

Tenzou's mokuton has always . . . responded to his emotions as well as his control. Which certainly has nothing to do with the mystery of things blooming around Kakashi-senpai all the time!

Madara has once more had an irreversible shift of perspective all but forced upon him by a Senju, but this time it isn't Hashirama behind the sudden change . . . and Madara was even less prepared to handle this one.

It's Sakumo's birthday, and his mate has something special planned for him. . . (fluffporn written for fluffbingo)

There are certain topics that should just not be discussed in bed. If the three of them can just agree on which ones those are. . . (Written for fluffbingo; featuring Uchiha Indra.)

Shisui has been watching and thinking and . . . he has a suggestion for Kakashi about their relationship. (KakaShisui moving into KakaShiTen; written for fluffbingo.)

A quiet, misty afternoon in the garden of the Hatake household.

Tobirama and Madara try a bonding ritual between themselves, twining their chakra and their senses closer. It . . . doesn't work out as planned - at first.

Gai accompanies his Precious Student on a visit to Lee's Dear Friend in the hospital, and is a little surprised to find someone already keeping Sakura company. (Training Sakura side story)

They grew up and grew into themselves together, and it gives Tsunade a perhaps unique perspective on Orochimaru. So she has a question for the snake in her bed. (Written for fluffbingo)

Tobirama has a lot of work brought home to focus on tonight; Madara is determined to keep pace with his lover while taking care of his own workload. He's . . . not as comfortable with late nights focusing on paperwork, however, and finding it less than thrilling or comfortable.

Zuko and Sokka have made camp on their trip across the Fire Nation, but there's something wrong with Sokka's bedroll. . .

Stolen moments and a stolen seal in the night where a Senju and an Uchiha meet. . . (Written for fluffbingo)

Sakumo comes home from an irritating day - being cooped up in the village disagrees with him, even if it is only while he's healing - to find his mate has made careful plans and is lying in wait for him. (Written for fluffbingo)

Iruka should probably feel bad for misleading his friends this way, he thinks, but . . . really, it's too funny for him to care. (Written for fluffbingo)

Something drives Tobirama out of bed late into the night; it isn't exactly Madara's place to soothe it, no more than it was to put him to bed, but . . . well, someone needs to. Why not him? (Pre-relationship.)

Orochimaru has sensed something different about Tsunade's chakra patterns and drawn some curious conclusions. (Young Sannin)

Inspired by the feelings that have grown between them and the distance that separates them, Lee and Gaara work to come together from two fragmented lives and build a new family. (Raising Metal, #1)

It's time for Team Seven to learn to work together no matter which form they wear. . . Kakashi can't wait for the mess of his brats shifting forms around each other for the first time. (Shapeshifter AU; Written for Sakura Month, Day 31)

On the eve of the next most important day of his life, Lee catches a falling sakura bloom and . . . contemplates. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 30)

An - almost entirely random - collection of Sirius/Remus drabbles. Obvious warning for slash here.

While it's all very romantic, attending and helping out at Lee's wedding to his beloved Kazekage has really just convinced Sakura she may never actually want a wedding. Especially if it turns out to be anything like the multinational society event this one is. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 29)

Ever since the first kiss that broke the curse and began her life with her Prince, Sleeping Beauty wakes to a kiss every morning.

It's a blessedly lazy holiday morning for Sakura on Christmas this year. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 25)

Madara is long used to his birthday going unremarked upon in the midst of the joyous celebration of midwinter; something his lover cannot imagine and certainly will not stand for.

Naruto was poking around the woods when he came across some strange doors. He fell through one of them into a world filled with spooky, scary, strange beings . . . and the strangest thing of all is that they seem friendly even to him. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 24)

Kakashi has something new to try in their bed - a surprise; and Kakashi's sexy surprises are usually very worth it. Sakura is definitely willing to trust him and try it out, whatever it is. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 23)

Hinata wakes on a snowy Christmas morning to a clatter in her kitchen. . . (Written for NejiHina Week, Day 7)

Sasuke did not sign up for this . . . but he supposes it just might be worth it. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 22)

Neji returns home from too long on the front lines, and Hinata is more than ready to sweep him away and let him sink into her for as long as he needs to recover. (Written for NejiHina Week, Day 6)

A day of training for Team Seven becomes a day of playing in the snow, until their sensei returns and interrupts their battle. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 21)

Sakura and her whole family go all-out for Christmas; it's . . . not really Ino's thing, but she finds herself swept up a little and not minding too much anyway. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 20)

Though she loves him fiercely, there are certain things Hinata cannot endure remaining unchanged as her wedding to Neji approaches. (Written for NejiHina Week, Day 4)

Sakura spots a convenient bundle of mistletoe in the trees above just as she is meeting her lover, and seizes upon the excuse, which spirals a little further than intended. She has got to keep an eye out for that stuff in future - it really does offer a great excuse. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 19)

Hinata and her scouting team press on to the wartime outpost to give their reports - and finally get dry again - and she is reunited with Neji as an unexpected bonus. (Written for NejiHina Week, Day 3)

Sakura and Ino chat over coffee while their children play. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 18)

From the very beginning of their lives, Neji and Hinata have been twined together every night in a dreamscape all their own. (Soulmate AU) (Written for NejiHina Week, Day 2)

Kakashi might have a soft spot for his three adorable brats, but that doesn't mean he's going to admit it openly, even at Christmas. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 17)

Neji awakens in the afterlife, having left his family behind, only to find a familiar face both sorrowful and overjoyed to see him once more. (Written for NejiHina Week, Day 1)

All grown up now and ninja in deadly earnest . . . the old Team Seven still dissolves into reckless playfulness in a fresh snow. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 16)

Today is the first snow of the season, and with their daughter so delighted about it, neither Sakura nor Ino will be sleeping through it - or spending it inside. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 15)

Sakura is happy to be tapped as a jounin-sensei for the first time, but now to see if the new genin can actually meet her standards and pass her test. . . (Written for Sakura Month, Day 14)

While red is definitely Sakura's colour, this lipstick, Ino insists, is simply not. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 13)

Sakura has rarely if ever been so worn out in her life, but the tiny bundle in her husband's arms, and the delight they share in their new daughter, are definitely worth it. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 12)

Tenzou's life has revolved around his Kakashi-senpai since they met. Not that he can bring himself to mind in the slightest. (Or: nine things Tenzou said while he thought Kakashi was sleeping and one Kakashi said knowing Tenzou was awake.)

The jounin-sensei of the Konoha Twelve get together to oversee a group training session and discuss their genin. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 10)

It's not the first time Sakura has had to lead her lover back to herself from deep in her own mind, and it probably won't be the last. She doesn't like it . . . but she can do it. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 9)

Naruto found a super cool-looking new jutsu . . . and Kakashi was just a little too slow to stop him from trying it out, with rather drastic effects for Team Seven. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 7)

One spring day when they are very small, Ino meets a little girl with shy eyes, a beautiful smile, and pink hair, and immediately knows what she wants in her future. Ino's never had any qualms bending the force of her will on the universe to be sure she gets whatever she wants. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 6)

Sakura, as both head medic and close friend and advisor to the Hokage, is not lacking for news from back home even as she manages the field hospital at the front lines, but her most prized letters are not those advising her of news on the war and politics. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 5)

Sakura's mind wanders as she luxuriates under Lee's affectionate attention for a while. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 4)

The consequences of her son's minor childhood tumble are child's play for Konoha's best iryou-nin to soothe away. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 3)

Tomoki never even expected to see the last of the Hatake Clan, let alone be chosen and carried away by him. Tomoki couldn't be more surprised or delighted in his new Mistress, Hatake's student, however. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 2) (Training Sakura side story)

Naruto stepped in with no thought to his own safety to protect theirs; now Sakura and Sasuke are left to try and get him out of the trap in his own mind. (Written for Sakura Month, Day 1)

Tobirama returns from a mission in the middle of the night and discovers how Madara handles himself when left behind in the village.

A - fairly random - collection of Draco/Harry drabbles. Here be slash.

Uchiha Madara is a dangerous, temperamental ninja. He most certainly does not go soft over the Clan children or melt under affectionate attention from his lover. At all. Even when he's exhausted.

A fairly random, unconnected collection of Lucius/Severus drabbles. Here be slash.

Stress and expectations rest heavy on the Fire Lord's shoulders, Sokka has always been perhaps too good at worrying, and Zuko's melodramatic streak really doesn't help with anything.

After having to take the time and effort to chivvy Tobirama away from work and - finally - to bed the night before, Madara is woken by his lover far earlier than either of them should be awake. Fortunately Tobirama has something more reasonable than getting back to work on his mind for now. (Sequel to Terrible Pillow)

Tobirama has spent most of his life pushing himself onwards despite exhaustion; to Madara's frustration he sometimes forgets it is no longer so often necessary.

The Uchiha and Senju brothers spend their day off with a picnic and playing the water, and Madara and Tobirama find they are rather well matched. (Shapeshifter AU; Written for MadaTobi Week, Day 7)

Madara's quite pleased with his day's work; his quirky mate is difficult to spoil with normal presents, but today Madara knows he has a good one. (Dragon/Mermaid AU; Written for MadaTobi Week, Day 6)

Hashirama returns from an extended diplomatic mission to the sounds of a disastrously overpowered spar and his wife's serene assurance that his best friend and baby brother have been sparring most days after they finish working together at the Tower. (Written for MadaTobi Week, Day 6)

When first Madara and then Hashirama wander unwarily into Tobirama's experimental workrooom the jutsu they set off not only shows a glimpse of the future, but perhaps sets it into motion on another path. . . (Written for MadaTobi Week, Day 5)

Those who worship the Uchiha gods have been at war with those who worship the Senju gods for longer than anyone human can remember, through the rage of bloody battles and the restraint of cool distrust. Things have been quiet for a time but tonight that war will once more be ignited to a furious conflagration. (Mythology AU; Written for MadaTobi Week, Day 4)

Madara knows he'll always be there to guard his lover's back, but he could do with Tobirama being a little less blasé on the battlefield all the same. (Written for MadaTobi Week, Day 3)

Tobirama drops by Madara's office with some papers for him to sign, and makes mention of a new jutsu he's working on, and if he slips something else in between, well. . . Madara's hardly complaining, is he? (Written for MadaTobi Week, Day 2)

Madara cannot believe the idiocy of some of the brats coming up through training these days. He knows they have a softer upbringing than he did, but to believe waterbenders are helpless against them? (ATLA fusion with bending; Written for MadaTobi Week, Day 2)

Madara may get more than he bargained for when he traipses out to hound Tobirama from his midday swim. For that matter, Tobirama might be getting something more than he could ever have expected. (Written for MadaTobi Week, Day 1)

Before and after he recognised his soulmate, Madara's life is painted in shades of red. (Written for MadaTobi Week, Day 1)

His presence unfortunately required at an early meeting, Madara is forced to drag himself out of a warm, welcoming bed.

The story behind Zuko's scar comes out while the Gaang are making plans to finally take down Fire Lord Ozai and Princess Azula and end the war.

It's not the first morning Gai has woken in Kakashi's bed, but this one holds so much more promise.

Iruka comes home at the end of a school day to find his lover peacefully at home in their bed once more.

Challenges may be serious business, but Kakashi and Gai have a playful routine when they spar at the gym. (Modern AU)

It's a chore keeping Kakashi in the hospital against his own nature, even when he needs to be there.

When an extraordinarily pretty stranger stops Seiji to ask him for a game, he finds himself accepting with barely a second thought. He could never have anticipated precisely who he now faces across the goban.

Lee is caught up in a sudden storm outside Suna, and Gaara disdains the danger to go in search of him.

Sakura visits her old sensei looking for support and perhaps a sympathetic ear. She has no way of knowing her visit will lead to an interesting discussion between Kakashi and Gai.

Going back to the South Pole in peacetime, with his boyfriend in tow, has made Sokka playful.

The Fifth of May is no longer as painful for Shindou as it once was, but it's still a solemn day for him. . . A day to honour all that Sai was to him. Even if he no longer does it alone.

Zuko isn't as well-prepared for his duties as Fire Lord as perhaps he should have been, but everything is easier with Mai by his side.

A quiet, sweet good morning on a happy birthday.

Naruto has been dogging Sasuke's steps ever since he returned to Konoha, even now he's mostly trusted to do as he will without supervision. Apparently it was not, as Sasuke assumed, motivated by suspicion. (Canon divergence)

After overhearing some less than positive comments about Gai and Kakashi, Lee and Naruto want to make sure their sensei understand how much they are appreciated!

Kakashi really just wants to be left alone in the wake of his father's death. Gai isn't going to let him. (Gai is really a great friend. One day Kakashi will grow up to appreciate that.)

Gai has spent years watching Kakashi slip away behind ANBU masks, but he couldn't bear to lose him for good. Even if Kakashi ends up hating Gai for begging his dismissal from the elite squad.

In the uneasy days following the end of the Hundred Year War Zuko might be worried about taking up his place as Fire Lord, but he won't be abandoned to do it on his own.

Gaara talks a walk out in the desert under the blue sky alone, but his peaceful contentment is hardly disturbed by Lee coming to find him.

Lee is making his second attempt at graduation to chuunin and Gaara is . . . worried for him.

Professors Gryffindor and Slytherin are often very loud when they quarrel . . . but they're not always quarrelling. (Outside POV)

One night on the hunt with Azula, Mai is woken by a familiar presence in her tent. One that is always welcome at her side.

While Lee spends the day helping out with a training exercise in Konoha, Gaara watches over their son.

Katara and Aang take a little time on a beach between diplomatic duties to relax and just be. (Post-canon. Fluff.)

Mai knows she shouldn't be here, but even for her there are some things that override propriety. (Or: Mai goes to visit Zuko after the mockery of an Agni Kai where he faced the Fire Lord.)

Neji has returned from a messy mission, but this time one that left his soul soothed rather than troubled and in need of his lover's calming influence.

Zuko has been working way too hard, and Sokka is determined not to let him out of bed today.

An oncoming winter storm drives Hinata, concerned, to Neji's door - only for the swiftly worsening blizzard to see her trapped in his home. (NejiHina Week, Day 6)

Everyone has a weak spot, if you can find it, but Neji's is well protected. (NejiHina Week, Day 4)

Hinata thinks on the strength and beauty in things that have once been broken. (NejiHina Week, Day 3)

Hinata and Neji face hard choices and choices taken away, and find neither matters so much when they have each other. (NejiHina Week, Day 2)

It's been many years and many things have changed - but the Heart Flower Neji guards so closely is not among them. (Soulmate AU. NejiHina Week Day 1.)

Hakoda is in the Fire Nation for a diplomatic visit, and he and Sokka have been working late discussing diplomatic plans for the South Pole and catching up with each other when Zuko flares up and reminds Sokka of what's waiting for him in bed. (Soulmate AU)

There's sweetness and contentment to be found in something new between old friends. (Soulmate AU. ShikaCho with background InoSaku.)

Exchanging hearts and good night kisses. (Soulmate AU)

A - fairly random - collection of Severus/Harry drabbles. Definite slash, of course, so be warned.

Sokka tends to get playful and silly at festivals; Zuko finds it oddly rather endearing.

Gai is eleven years old when he wakes up to the burn of an Echo painting itself on his skin. He is eleven years old when his soulmate joins ANBU.

Touya is a quiet sort of person, yet he never seems to be put on edge by or struggling against the noise of a bond with a much more active partner, while Isumi can't seem to quite adjust to his own. (Soulmate AU)

Hinata is surprised when he actually approaches her, but she could never turn her Neji-nii-san down for anything.

Kakashi has been out on a mission for longer than projected, but he is still determined not to miss Gai's birthday. (Written for KakaGai Week, Day 8)

Sakumo and Dai may both have left, but they have never stopped watching over their children. (Written for KakaGai Week, Day 7)

Team Gai and Team Seven collide on the way back from their respective missions when one of their sensei has gone a little . . . wild. (Written for KakaGai Week, Day 6)

Even fully-grown ninja who hardly got a chance to be children can enjoy playing in a fresh snowfall. (Written for KakaGai Week, Day 5)

Kakashi gets caught by a dangerous kinjutsu that grants him a look at his future. He really would have rather not. (Written for KakaGai Week, Day 4)

Lee is delighted to be presented with the chance to observe his sensei in a spar with his Eternal Rival, but . . . it isn't all what he expected to see. (Written for KakaGai Week, Day 3)

Kakashi had very definite plans for the morning after he returned from his mission. Being roused just after dawn isn't unexpected, but he has no intention of actually abandoning his bed yet, especially if he can wheedle his friend into it instead. (AU: canon world plus daemons. Written for KakaGai Week, Day 2)

The results of a lost bet have some people looking at Gai a little differently. Kakashi has never needed anything but to see Gai for who he is. (Written for KakaGai Week, Day 1)

In the wake of Zuko's investment as Fire Lord, there has been little time for anything but the work of negotiating peace and changing the country. Any opportunity for he and Mai to spend time together must be seized, and appreciated - no matter how unconventional.

Sokka wakes in an empty bed, finding Zuko has disappeared to hold a dreamlike vigil through the longest night of the year.

Jack hasn't slept easily for a very long time, but somehow Ianto helps that.

Inuyasha has finally worked up the courage to say something to Kagome she's been wishing she'd hear from him for a long time, and she realises she never really expected to.

Sesshoumaru watches over his little family in the dark of an unfamiliar forest.

Zuko's doing his best, but he still doesn't even know why the Avatar and his friends didn't kill him on sight.

After more than twenty years, Kakashi finally has a suspicion about the soulmark he bears . . . but he can't bring himself to brave simply asking, even if there is no one he can trust more, or who knows him better. He has another plan to find his answers.

The quiet moments that bookend a day in Konoha between missions for both Lee and his lover.

Kakashi has never understood the true meaning of the Eight Gates; he has never wanted to, only seeing the sacrifice that could take another precious person from him.

Naruto has never given up on believing Sasuke will one day come home. Sasuke didn't ever intend to, but it seems something is forcing his hand.

Zuko's out-of-town boyfriend has comes to visit him, and Zuko takes him . . . 'home'. (Modern AU, no bending.)

It's been a few days since the chaotic end of the Hundred Year War, and things have begun to calm a little. In the lull, Aang is curious about the Fire Nation Palace.

Kagome jumped in foolhardily to protect someone else, again. Inuyasha can't take seeing her risk herself this way - what if he hadn't been there?

The story of Sokka and Zuko's lives together in moments. (Or: ten things Zuko said while Sokka was crying.)

Sokka asked Zuko to meet him in the garden; he has something to talk about.

There's always been something special between Sakura and Ino, even if they've never talked about it. ...before now.

'Pushing too hard' is the epitome of Gai's nature, but sometimes he really must stop and let himself be looked after. Fortunately Kakashi can be just as stubborn.

Lee returns from his latest mission in the middle of the night, and while he wants to see his boyfriend, he doesn't want to be a disturbance. (Fluff.)

As undauntable as Gai always tries to be, sometimes he can't help but doubt himself when words are thrown at him so harshly from his fellow genin. Kakashi doesn't really have the words himself to counter them, he may have to try and show Gai how much he is valued.

Chouji reached up tentatively and brushed his fingertips over Shikamaru's cheek. "Don't you know, though?" he said softly. Shikamaru tilted his head slightly, and Chouji's fingers slid over more of his face. "I-" Chouji pinked. "Shika, I would do anything for you." he said sincerely.

Hinata comes to Neji in the middle of the night, and what she has to ask of him may change their clan forever.

It's a routine morning at the training grounds for Team Gai, and Neji is thoughtful. (Introspection. Pre-slash.)

Zuko would give almost anything not to be facing his sister like this again, but there are things he would do anything to protect, and he can't back down. Azula's specialty has always been leaving her opponents with no other options.

Thor's words keep driving Loki away from him; his friends' words do the same. Words mean so much to Loki, but there is no swaying him with them - Thor will have to try something else to bring his brother back to him. (Pre-canon.)

Rock Lee is so overcome with relief and delight to see Gaara safe and sound once more than he does something unexpected. Gaara would like him to do it again.

A friendly offer of assistance turns into something that brings Neji and Lee much closer.

Caldera City is really too warm for hiding under the blankets, but sometimes it's just the best way to deal with a rough day.

Zuko may be a good Fire Lord, but he needs looking after.

Zuko offers a little help to get Sokka properly relaxed.

A night flight between Earth Kingdom city-states allows for some time to relax.

The Enterprise is exploring the quietest, most boring quadrant they have yet had the misfortune to come across; Jim has his own ideas on how to liven up the day's shift. (Exhibitionistic hand!porn with additional telepathy.)

Teamed up with his eternal rival and best friend, another invigorating mission under their belts, is there anything better?

"You and me, Touya. How could it ever have been anyone else?" (Soulmate AU; fluff)

"I hate to leave you for so long, but it's almost worth it when coming back home is like this." (Post-canon. Fluff.)

Zabuza is . . . content, to be dying by Haku's side, at least, even if it is the last they will be together. He could never wish to see his boy fall to the hell that will be his own home now. (Canon deaths. Fluff.)

An incautious jounin is a dead jounin; adjustments of routine must be made for a lover newly returned from a difficult mission. (Fluff.)

Zuko and Aang are in the far north of the Earth Kingdom for a diplomatic meeting . . . but the politics are for tomorrow; today it's just them and the snow outside. (Fluff.)

Kakashi seems far more amused when he returns home than he should after any D-Rank mission, and Iruka wants to know why.

Inuyasha lets himself accept comfort offered in the wake of a rough battle.

Shijuuri has been part of ANBU for many years - much longer than the peace between Sunagakure and Konohagakure has been in place. He doesn't expect any trouble from a routine diplomatic visit, at least not until a strange shinobi runs ahead of the Konoha delegation to . . . greet the Kazekage personally?

Tom Riddle returns to face an older and harsher Harry, with a whole new goal in mind.

What is under Kakashi's mask? And what is Iruka hiding so close to his heart? (Soulmate AU)

They're just stretching into becoming friends, there's so much they don't know about each other yet. Sokka would like to try and bridge that gap a little more, if he can. He didn't expect to bridge so much, so fast. (Soulmate AU; set during The Boiling Rock adventure.)

Iruka knows why Kakashi purposely aggravates him, and he's ready to put a stop to it.

Kakashi is an elite jounin, a shinobi who has been self-reliant for almost longer than he can remember. He doesn't have to be any more.

Shikamaru knows he cannot be the only one who is sick of Naruto and Sasuke yelling and bitching and never actually just admitting they want each other. (Canon divergent mid anime S2. Kakashi POV.)

Ambassador Sokka thought he was prepared for everything living in the Fire Nation Palace would bring. When the height of summer hits almost a year after he settles there and he finds out he may have been wrong, he keeps it to himself - he may be miserable, but he refuses to complain over a little . . . horrible, oppressive heat.

Touya and Shindou go out for dinner, but it's still all about Go. Well. Almost all about Go.

Sokka was just being a good boyfriend! Isn't he allowed to be concerned?

Hakoda sees more than he wants to, one day at the Western Air Temple, and finds himself newly aware of his son's nascent adulthood.

Zuko aims to coax Sokka out of his temper, but instead only winds up confused. (Post-series. Fluff.)

Celeborn and Galadriel connect with each other, one night of Celeborn's final campaign. (Canon insert, post-War of the Ring.)

The Fire Lord and the Avatar have important business to see to today. This . . . isn't it. But it's more fun, and Aang can be very persuasive.

Sokka may have been mistaken about the strength of the Fire Nation liquor.

Fíli and Kíli have grown up knowing what it is to be of the line of Durin. (Featuring wee Fíli and Kíli and good uncle Thorin.)

Sokka loves being on the ice, and he's even happier to be going with his boyfriend - the only problem is, Zuko apparently has no idea how to skate. (Modern AU. Fluff.)

Sokka isn't entirely sure if his knees are going to hold up for the walk from Zuko's bed to his own, but he suddenly has bigger problems as Mai appears.

Akira's life is shaped by Go. (Soulmate AU)

Okay, so maybe throwing himself and his boyfriend into a cupboard to hide from his sister wasn't Sokka's most genius plan ever. (Fluff.)

Sokka and Zuko both have some adjusting to do, the first morning they wake up together. (Set at the Western Air Temple. Mostly fluff.)

What Hakoda sees when he watches his son, from after his rescue from the Boiling Rock to beyond the end of the Great War.

In trying to serve his Nation and the rest of his world well, Zuko often works himself too hard; fortunately, someone's usually around to pull him away and make him rest.

If you'd asked Sokka a few hours ago, he might have said the only thing worse than being thrown in a cell by the Dai Li would be if Prince Zuko was already there. A few hours ago he would have believed that. Now he can barely believe his eyes.

In the aftermath of a mild Quidditch accident, Harry looks after his lover. Oliver/Harry, Slash, Fluff

How do you say goodbye? Severus/Harry, Slash. Angst, death.

Harry, once again, finds himself displaced to a strange new world. Harry/Tom - aka Harry/Voldemort - Slash. Features Gellert Grindelwald, a bit of AU, fairly mild violence, a touch of humour, slight UST, and some, mostly-canonical, death.

New lovers explore each other's bodies, quickly becoming addicted to the game of give-and-take. Kirk/Spock, Slash

Jim discovers - initially by accident - precisely how sensitive Spock's fingers really are. Kirk/Spock, Slash

Èowyn rides out through the Westfold, all the way to the border of the Entwood, where she sees a strange being among the trees. (Revised May 2017)

Uhura's singular powers of observation lead her to a startling conclusion. Warning: features mention of rough, but consensual, sex. Spock/Kirk, Slash

Merlin remembers watching his lover in battle, until Arthur wipes it all away. Arthur/Merlin, Slash

Upon returning to his chambers, Arthur discovers a surprise from his lover. Arthur/Merlin, Slash

Jim finds Bones in a familiar state of exhaustion, and employs a time-honoured method to relax him. Accent-kink. Bones/Kirk, Slash

When Padfoot stays with Moony alone at the full moon, the lovers discover a few unexpected consequences. Remus/Sirius, Slash

Morgana has a dream of the future, and Gwen, as always, is by her side to soothe it away. Morgana/Gwen, Femmeslash

Arthur lies in wait for his morning wake-up call, much to Merlin's surprise and delight! - Warning: features rough, but consensual, sex. Arthur/Merlin, Slash

Arthur's complaint leads Merlin to come up with a sensible - and sensual - solution to a somewhat startling winter problem. Arthur/Merlin, Slash

A lover's grief. Slash. Introspective. Non-canon, implied character death. Angst. Legolas/Aragorn, Slash

Unbeknownst to Logan, he is not alone in his investigation of the base at Alkali Lake. OC, no pairing

An expansion - with a view to deepening the slashiness - of a particular scene in 'The Moment of Truth'. Warnings: Canon Death - Arthur/Merlin, Slash

In which the Room of Requirement reveals a secret. Hermione POV fic, set in fifth year. Short and hopefully sweet. Draco/Harry, Slash

Revelations abound at the Ministry's New Year's Eve celebration. Fluff. Severus/Harry, Slash - background Ron/Hermione

Yet another sleepless night for Harry. Fluff. Yes, really. Neville/Harry, Slash

A ridiculously sappy and romantic Christmas fic with Severus and Harry at home. Lots of warm fuzzies to be found here. Severus/Harry, Slash