The call of the coming Winter and the preservation of the North cause Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell to refuse his King's request to become Hand of the King. The decision has far reaching consequences, especially for Robb Stark, who finds himself riding south on the Kingsroad with Winterfell disappearing behind him in the distance.

Born and raised in sleepy little Pallet Town, Ash Ketchum has always looked outwards to the vast world beyond. Driven by wonder, ambitions sparked by the legendary Champion Lance, and the desire to shut up Gary Oak, Ash sets out to make his mark on Kanto. But the world of Pokémon has other plans. Joined by a humble Nidoran, Ash finds himself in for more than he bargained for.

Eddard Stark loves his children. And that love for his sons changes everything. Rather then sending Jon to the Wall, Ned instead grants him a holdfast of his own before heading to King's Landing. Robb Stark will not be a lone wolf fighting his wars this time.

20XX, a gate to another world opens in the center of Ginza Japan and threatens the very fabric of normality on Earth. At the center of a combined United States and Japanese invasion force, four U.S. Marine tankers aboard their M1A1 Abrams tank "Here We Go Again" struggle to make sense of it all as they use their experience to battle the unknown.

A Pokémon Colosseum novelization - and then some. An ex-criminal named Wes is desperate to escape the lawless region of Orre - but things don't go to plan, and soon he is caught in the middle of a war raging from the shadows, fighting to save the very region he was trying to forsake. NOTE: No knowledge of the game is required to read this fic.

The Force often works in strange ways. That was never truer when Darth Vader, not Anakin Skywalker, found himself on Naboo during the Trade Federation occupation. How is the Republic to react to a Sith Lord that has committed no crime and is aiding Queen Amidala? And did I mention Vader wasn't the only one brought along the ride? No, it's not Luke or Leia. Part 1 of Vaderline

All who step into war are tested. Those who emerge change. Those who do not are consumed. Amidst this hellish crucible, a young man is torn from the life he knows and finds himself amongst a new band of brothers on the crew of humanity's first Spectre. But with time against them, success is uncertain and survival is not assured. Rated for language and violence.

Tali'Zorah was just looking for a worthy pilgrimage gift, but is sucked into the adventure of her liftime instead. At the helm: Commander Shepard, greatest hero of the Alliance. But with a life of violence and loss behind him and the weight of the galaxy on his shoulders, Tali soon finds that perhaps John Shepard needs her just as much as she needs him... Mostly Tali/Shepard POV

One month after the Avatar's return, a mysterious visitor lands at Kyoshi Island. He is an American paratrooper, Colonel Harry Bedford, veteran of the Second World War and leader of a force stranded in an alien world. To get home, the soldiers, sailors, and airmen of the newly-formed Allied Expeditionary Unit must bring down the Fire Nation and end a brutal century-long conflict.

As a second born son, Prince Daeron Targaryen thought he understood his role, but with his father spiraling into madness and his brother chasing prophecies, Daeron realized the future of his family depended on him, forging a path to the title 'Daeron the Defiant.' It won't be Robert's Rebellion, but a second Dance of Dragons. Complete. Cover by JaimelelConquistador on DA.

Being hung out to dry once with no bearings was bad enough. Twice was just a second kick in the head. Although this one might be a kick followed by a whole beating if his new home is anything to go by.

A few minor and realistic changes in the decisions made by the leaders of humanity drastically altered the path of Citadel Space and the Reaper War. This is the story of caution and planning over recklessness, the path of the juggernaut over the glass cannon. This is the story of humanity as it should have been. A power worthy of its Council seat, and one the Reapers can't ignore.

As Yang Wen-li reluctantly battles the forces of the Galactic Empire, a cancer within the Free Planets Alliance will cause a change that will affect the life of the hero and divert the flow of history. (UPDATED!)