After a mission goes awry, the CIA's most lethal assassin is ordered to take vacation while her superiors figure out what to do with her. But when she meets a disarming tourist, their immediate connection only adds to her disillusionment with the agency and her career. Will he be enough for her to finally take the plunge and leave the only life she's ever known? Charah AU

Sarah Walker is a Pinkerton detective. Chuck Bartowski is an electronics genius. They wouldn't have met except for a case of mistaken identity and murder. Will the detective and the tech guy solve the mystery, distracted by the riddle in their own hearts? An homage to The Thin Man film series. Formerly co-written by Steampunk . Chuckster and dettiot, now ONLY Steampunk . Chuckster.

AU. Chuck Bartowski is on the first vacation he's had in a very long time. Ellie buys him scuba lessons and he's now forced to face his worst fear-the ocean. Under the guidance of one of the scuba instructors, can he overcome his fear? And will he find something even greater in the meantime? Charah.

A US Army soldier. An OSS Agent. French resistance. Nazis. It's 1944, and Chuck and Sarah are in the fight of their lives.

What if one unforeseeable event changes everything? A tale of what might have been.

1896. A world powered by steam, where humans and machines coexist, and airships are the fashionable mode of transport. The US Empire's deepest and darkest secrets arrive at Chuck Bartowski's doorstep. Have they fallen into the wrong hands? Or will the inventor prove his mettle, even while he's forced to hide from the very people he's protecting? AU, ongoing chronicle, Charah.

By the age of 25, Sarah Walker had become the world's youngest chef to receive three Michelin stars. After her success in Italy, Sarah decides to move to LA and open her own restaurant. Enter Chuck Bartowski: a 25-year-old computer engineer who just lost his job. He applies for a job at Sarah's new restaurant, and gets one… as part of the waitstaff. AU; Charah

A story sequence: 'A moving x-ray image' of Sarah Walker's head and heart as they are formed and reformed. Book One: Sarah vs. the Spy Life (pre-Burbank: complete); Book Two: Sarah vs. Sarah (Burbank: complete); Epilogue: Sarah vs. the Emptiness (post-finale: complete).

A successful video game creator saves the day by defusing a bomb, and is pushed into running for President. On the eve of a debate, word comes of an assassin targeting Chuck, resulting in the Secret Service borrowing the services of the top CIA agent to protect the candidate. The story is intended to be non-partisan, focused on a relationship between Chuck and Sarah.

[Hiatus] When Morgan dies at 17 Chuck turns the Piranha into a vigilante hacker. Receiving the Intersect throws his life into chaos as he must balance his secret life, spy lie and normal life while doing missions, hunting Morgan's killer, going after an infamous arms dealer, battling a cabal's corrupt organizations, fending off a madman and even the CIA. What if/AU. Charah.

Looking for a fresh start after some tough times, Sarah and her three-year-old daughter move to LA. When they meet a sweet curly-haired nerd who lives next door, though, Sarah realizes they might just find more happiness than they'd ever imagined, if only her past doesn't catch up to her first. AU.

When you're trying to be better after decades of evil, a little encouragement can make all the difference. When Spike gets a nudge out of the crypt and toward Africa a few months early, it changes everything for the Scoobies, for Sunnydale, and for the world. Twice.

What if Chuck had met Sarah in more unpleasant circumstances? We meet Chuck in 2004, life hasn't got any better for him since he got expelled from Stanford. He got caught hacking and was coerced into working for the NSA as an analyst.

What happens if Sarah doesn't run with Chuck. What if he is sent to lock down. Can Chuck forgive Sarah? Was it even her fault?

In a world where everyone is connected to their soulmate at some point in their life, through writing on their skin, Chuck hadn't really thought a mathematical formula would be the thing to indicate he's met his. For the rest of his life, he's connected to a kind girl with a dozen names, who travels all around the country. And they might just fall for each other along the way. AU.

On his last night home in LA before becoming a field agent, Chuck finds himself begrudgingly dragged to a nightclub, all thanks to Morgan. But what he meets there, or rather, who he meets there, is about to change his life, and his future spy career, in ways he can't possibly imagine. AU.

AU. Chuck is working for the CIA as an analyst in a remote location. But things have a way of happening anyway.

They may have survived Christmas and all that happened before it, but Ellie's New Year's Party and the clock ticking down to midnight might just be the biggest test of Chuck and Sarah's cover to date. And to make it worse, memories of their kiss can't quite seem to escape them. Set in Season 1.

The Scoobies learn a very important lesson: never, ever stay at Buffy & Spike's house.

Various one shots that take place in the universe of Chuck VS The Love Scenes and Chuck VS The Unknown.

While having been dragooned into being Dawn's date at her troop's sponsored Sadie Hawkins Dance at a local senior citizen's home, Spike encounters a bit of unfinished business from 1943.

A Charah story that has no Intersect. It is an AU, but quite a bit of the characters' pasts are very similar. There will be a lot of familiar faces throughout.

A business deal, a rented family, and eggnog threatening to hit the fan. The longest running Christmas story in the history of time.

A retooling of my first multi chapter fic. Team Bartowski are sent on a mission to Afghanistan and beyond.

Chuck Bartowski is a normal guy who just hit rock bottom. No girlfriend, no career and no super computer stuck inside his head. It isn't until Chuck meets a gorgeous stranger on the beach that he begins to think his life is about to change for the better. An AU Chuck fic without the Intersect. "Change one thing and it changes everything."

Post-series, post Angel. After angering a demon who wants something from him that he can't give, Spike is left helpless and pretty nearly hopeless too. How can he expect rescue when everyone he knows has either died or thinks he's still dead himself?

Post-series, but only just. The Hellmouth is closed, and Spike is gone. A grieving Buffy does her best to cope, until she receives a call from one of Angel's people that turns her world upside down.

A missing scene that takes place after Chuck leaves Jill manacled to the Nerd Herder's steering wheel in Versus the Gravitron. Chuck and Sarah have a talk in the Buy More warehouse. Season 2. Canon.

Sequel to Ahead of Her Time. Meeting Eden has changed the way Buffy sees Spike. But with Buffy rushing the relationship, Spike itching for his soul, Glory after Dawn, and Riley out for vengeance, how will they even make it to next week-much less to the future they've been promised?

Years have passed since the L.A. Apocalypse, years have passed since Buffy wondered about the grandchildren she and Spike would never share. Life has moved on but the Powers that Be granted Spike a gift - one that changed their lives for ever.

Starting on the beach in Malibu in the last moments of the final episode of Chuck, Sarah tells her own story as she works to regain her memories and rebuild her life. She doesn't know what she wants, but she does know that she has to figure it out herself.

Begins between TGIQ and Power Play, continues post-NFA. Buffy learns of Spike's resurrection from an unlikely source and immediately sets out to make things right as The Apocalypse breaks out in L.A. Spike/Buffy pairing, some Angel/Cordelia. Winner of Best Post-Series Finale Fic at the Sunnydale Memorial Fanfiction Awards Round 30.

Spike struggles to understand how things ended up like this with Buffy ... On Hiatus

Season 7-What if there had been one more day between when Angel left Buffy in the cemetery to return to L.A. and the final battle? What if Angel had been attacked by The First and now lay close to 'death? What if the only person who could save him was someone from Spike and Angel's past? Someone Spike once loved and had to give up... Spike/Buffy/Angel/ BTVS cast

Set after the events at the end of S4 after the end of the world as Buffy knew it. A struggle for survival. Further summary inside. Spuffy. COMPLETE.

Complete! Post Harsh Light of Day. Buffy’s evening takes a drastic turn when she discovers an extremely ill Spike, collapsed and half-starved on a stormy Sunnydale night. When she promises to help him, she realizes that her life will never be the same

Set 6 years post-Chosen. Buffy and Spike unexpectedly reunite after their long separation. As they rebuild their relationship, they must contend with past mistakes and a new apocalypse. AU. No Season 8.

A re-imagined S6, in parts. Based on a series of prompts from fagends, this somehow developed into a longer story, full of angst, romance, and larceny. Now complete!

After surviving Los Angeles, Spike has relocated to Cleveland to start over. Spike & Tara friendship / Spuffy.

Set after Buffy season 7. Sunnydale is destroyed and the gang has all parted ways. They meet up when Angel and his gang need help fighting Wolfram and Hart. Buffy/Spike shippiness. Buffy/Angel friendship. Lots of drama.

Chuck never expected to even make it to the Olympics. Everything is working against him: he's too tall for a diver, too inexperienced for a medal, too much of a wildcard to really make his mark. But an unexpected meeting at the airport, some intriguing new friends, and a whirlwind romance on the sand just might set up London 2012 as the time of Chuck Bartowski's life.

Buffy and Spike's reunion in the high school basement continues. Set directly after "Lessons." Please read my fic "I Know What You Need" before this one. One-shot.

After discovering Spike in the basement of the high school, Buffy is determined to relieve the tortures of the tormented vampire. Mild M rating, bloodplay warning. One-shot

Buffy Anne Summers, circa 1875, is brokenhearted when her lover leaves her. Determined to get him back, she asks infamous womanizer William Pratt to pretend to court her in order to grab her former lover's attention. AH Spuffy NOW COMPLETE.

Chuck and Sarah meet in high school and become friends, but one day, she leaves without explanation. They meet again eight years later, when some unexpected events bring them back together.

Going back to Season 1 with this one. The CIA believes Chuck's cover has been blown and has decided to move him to an underground bunker. Before he leaves Sarah makes him a promise.

When a newly chipped Spike decides to use a newly-dumped Willow to get revenge on the Scoobies, they both end up with more than they bargained for. S4, Something Blue. Spillow.

Encouraged by the gang, Buffy looks into the Mirror of Erised. Startled by what she sees there, she embarks on a journey of healing and maybe finding that elusive thing she needs... Spuffy fiveshot, post 'Chosen'. Slight crossover with 'Harry Potter'.

Alone in Rome after Spike's death in the Hellmouth, Buffy finally realizes what he meant to her.

Post Grave - 2 years later. Spike never came back from Africa, but the dreams won't let him stay away forever. Buffy and Spike in the aftermath ... Eventually S/B

After the destruction of Sunnydale and the Hellmouth, Spike comes back wrong.

Buffy's mom invites Spike in on Christmas Eve as he seeks to recover the Gem of Amara.

A collection of six one-shots that deal with Buffy's family/friends reactions to her relationship with Spike. B/S

Valentine's night, Spike shows up at Buffy's door with a bouquet of flowers and a big surprise. Post Chosen/NFA. Please R&R!

What if when Buffy first arrived in Sunnydale, instead of a souled Angel meaning to help her, she was faced with a soulless Spike, looking to cause trouble and kill his third Slayer?

Chuck comes home after eight years on the run and tries to reconnect with the life he left behind.

Spike makes a different decision during Lover's Walk and finds a friendship, acceptance and even love. Eventually Spuffy.

A post S7 Buffy and Spike are sucked back in time to S3 where they get a face full of confused and peed off Scoobies.

AU: When the 'R7' gaming laptop prototype is lost at sea, Chuck is sent to oversee the recovery, which is being contracted to Walker Marine Salvage out of Manila. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty. In this story: scuba diving, pirates, and bikinis.

Buffy is a waitress at a gay coffeehouse, and Spike is a dashing captain of a space ship... and it's not an alternate universe. It's a year after the events of S8, and Buffy is still reeling... :full summary inside:

What would happen if Sarah had had a little time alone with Chuck without her every move and word recorded and scrutinized? For your consideration; an early second season AU story. Sorry, no Lamborghinis.

Post Lies My Parents Told Me. An angry Spike leaves Robin and meets an unexpected visitor.

What was Sarah doing when Chuck arrived in Burbank in Part II of "What Fates Impose?" You'd be surprised. A Fates missing moment, in Sarah's POV, as promised. Never let it be said Frea O'Scanlin welches on her bets.

An alternate season 2. What if Angel wasn't the only vampire with a soul and a Slayer to help? Spuffy.

In the end, the slayers' greatest foe is indifference. ... A reimagined Season Eight. No spoilers, no canon- aside from a villain called Twilight with pseudo-similar methods- nothing comic-like at all.

One-Shot. Futurefic. Chuck just completed his latest mission on Christmas Eve and finds himself alone in London... until he stumbles upon a familiar face... or two...? Team fluff.

Every night it's the same dream: a dark room, a big bed, and a silent vampire I can't see... Set in an AU Season 5 with no Glory or Dawn B/S. Rating has gone up.

SEQUEL to the Buffy/Spike romance, HEART DON'T LIE. Ah, domestic bliss. It must mean something's about to change around here... Ch. 6: The end!

Written for the Season Premiere Anniversary Challenge/Contest. Chuck helps Morgan with one Anniversary, while Sarah and Ellie work their way through another.

**OMG how did I screw up the dialog formatting so hard? Well it looks like I have some work to do, 16 years later...so embarrassing** Remember that ep with Willow and the wacky Spike and Buffy kissing? Something Blue Well, here is what happens next... CHAPTER FOURTEEN now up...thanks to all who enjoyed this story

Sarah doesn't need him to love her; she needs him to trust her. Post the season finale, Sarah reflects on lies and loves in her life over the last three years. One shot.

With the virus, slips, and wedding still raising havoc, Chuck and Sarah both try to deal what they’ve gotten themselves into. Picks up right where “Chuck vs. Sweet Home Alabama” left off, Chuck/Sarah.

It's 80's movie date night at the Bartowski's and a random scene from the movie Stripes prompts a heated competition. The object of the game is to get as close as possible to your partner without actually touching. Sarah/Chuck, Anna/Morgan, Ellie/Awesome

Sarah wrestles with a crisis of identity. A mission has led to unforseen circumstances and it all hits her very hard. Includes the regular cast of characters with a guest appearance or two. My first ever story attempt, now complete.

Sarah receives her first ever stocking. She's slightly overwhelmed by the gesture. This is a story about how the stocking changes her Christmases forever. It's mostly fluff. 100% Charah.

A kiss at midnight is traditional on New Year's Eve, even for cover but really real couples. Pure Chuck/Sarah one-shot holiday fluff.

Late Season 7. The gang decides to play a little game that reveals more than they ever wanted share.

While hiding from Fulcrum agents, Chuck and Sarah reveal their secrets to one another.

His time as the Intersect over, Chuck attempts to move on.

Chuck has been in a funk, and Sarah wants to know why. She finds a lot more than she was looking for. Chuck/Sarah, one shot.

Chuck and Sarah meet again after Twenty years.

After the termination order goes wrong, Sarah helps Chuck escape from the government.

It's been over three years since Bryce sent Chuck the email, and Chuck is tired of it all. He's tired of two jobs, the lying to his family and friends, and the Buy More. He's even tired of Sarah and the cover. How quickly things can change. One-shot.

5 situations in which Chuck and Sarah have to "sleep" together to maintain their cover plus 1 bonus story. Complete!

When Buffy finds out Spike's alive, she goes to LA to get answers, only to be immersed in a web of deceit and betrayal. Who to trust becomes the million dollar question, and her life turns into a race to solve it. Before it's too late for everyone.

AU: Breaks from canon after Season Four...Five years after the Initiative disaster, the world is a very different place, where society in general knows about demons and vampires, and have found ways to dominate them. Buffy is trapped in an unhappy marriag

Set S5. Post Triangle. To fight an evil Buffy has to journey not only into her own subconscious, but the subconscious of one bleached vampire, to find the answer to a riddle.

Buffy has an unsuspected run in with Spike. It has been a long time since they last met, and things have changed. Sorta. Post season finales. Lots of nice Spuffiness. Hope to see you!

Faith encounters Spike two years after the Fall of Sunnydale.

When a snowstorm strands Buffy and Spike, they are forced to turn to each other for strength, especially when a missing Giles, mysterious visitors, and way too much magic threatens to turn it into a not so very merry Christmas. Set mid-S4, BS. - Complete

Spike and Buffy stuck together for Christmas… (Can anyone say warm, fuzzy holiday fluff? Complete

Post graduation, a restless Buffy goes to London to escape the memories of Angel, only to lose herself in unexpected dreams. But is William real, or is he a distraction? Is he, possibly...both? Buffy&William, Complete

What if Becoming ended a little differently? What if Buffy and Spike had been friends ever since thier tentative truce? Would things have worked out differently? This is my attempt to find out! Will be spuffy eventually, please R & R COMPLETE

Set End of the Final Season of Angel. As the final prophecy is foretold it brings Buffy to L.A. and a well kept secret is about to unravel. Not spoiler based! Hope to see you! A.

Oh, just a little view of what might happen if you trap the Slayer and a certain bleached vamp in a room together, in season4... Oh yes, this is a Spuffy one. Slightly AU. Hope you'll find it nothing but satisfactory!

Post-post Chosen. Well, three plus months post. Starting directly after the finale of my story After The End, Spike is back amongst the Scoobies once more. But will it be for good? (filled with an obscene amount of spuffy)NOW COMPLETE(Heart and Soul next)

Spike's return to Sunnydale, version 3,892. Nobody's rolling out the welcome mat...but someone has got a little surprise for him. S/B. COMPLETE

AU- Buffy never makes it up Glory's tower. The experiences of Spike and Buffy in an apocalyptic world. *COMPLETE* Thanks to those who have read it.

Spoilers through Grave. Spike and his soul are trying hard to stay away from the Hellmouth and its resident Slayer until Giles finds a prophecy foretelling the end of the world. Spuffy at heart, but this is definitely an ensemble piece.

Complete! Post Season 6. Spike is offered redemption from a very surprising source. However, when signs of an uprising evil begin to appear, he must face his fear and guilt and return to the place it all began for him—Sunnydale.

“There's always consequences." Spike is proven right when Willow's spell brings Buffy back, years from where she's supposed to be. He'd be bragging that one up, if Spike of season 2 knew what the hell Buffy was talking about. NOW COMPLETE!

You can run, but you can't hide. S/B Futurefic.

Can Buffy and Willow's friendship survive all of Buffy's new secrets and the truth that Willow has found out about Buffy?

Season 4 Spike/Buffy. A little offtime has the Scoobies watching a classic vampire flick in Xander's basement. The subject of hypnosis comes up: Can Spike do it? Buffy doesn't think so. Guess she'll have to be... convinced.

Season 6 Spike POV. Starts out brooding will grow to a story. Very much angst. S/B ending.

Buffy tries to get used to living again.