Alphas recs - by time/length
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doranwenThis post is my complete list of Alphas recs organized by time in canon (and then sorted by length). (For Alphas recs organized by ship & author instead, go here.) I will endeavor to keep it updated as new fics are posted. (Since such are few and far between, it should not be difficult.)
I have included my own fics in this post. Some I have marked as favorites (because I do re-read them from time to time!), and others I have not. None of them are marked as exceptionally well-written because I couldn't evaluate my own work with clarity that way, even when I particularly like the way I wrote something.
Guide to icons used:
Fics I tagged as favorites:
Fics I thought were exceptionally well-written:
WIPs:
(Icons come from the Icon pack by Icons8.)
As always with my db-generated lists, ratings are all converted to a single system for convenience:
Fanfiction.net - G through R
AO3 - PG through X (though the occasional child-friendly fic I mark G)
anything without a rating (AO3 or other site) - Unrated
I have tried not to spoil readers too much.
Most of the fics in this list are given with no information beyond author, title, rating, word count, major ships, and the summary the author gave it.
However, my database does store information on themes, which cover everything from grammatical things like tense & person (I mark for present tense, first person, second person, and direct address), to format (poetry, songfic, 5+1, etc.), trope (fake couple, stranded together, etc.), general feel (angst, fluff, etc.), and warnings (major character death, non-con, violence/wounds, etc.).
If you would like to see the themes for the recs from any of the lists below, please comment and let me know so I can reply with that information. It is very simple to generate the recs for a large list of fics in such a way that all of the themes are listed.
If you would rather just have a list with certain themes excluded, please also comment to let me know which one(s). You can find the full list of themes here, titled Fanfic Themes.
The fics below all have major ship(s) listed beneath them. If there are any minor/background ships you want to avoid, please leave a comment and ask for a list to be made for you. Note that ships may refer to one-sided or unrequited ones as well as to requited/mutual.
1x02
These fics are set during/around episode 1x02: Cause & Effect.
Spottedpool - The First Variable
226 words, G, no major ships
Marcus remembers the times he talked with Dr. Rosen. How those conversations changed him. And how he is an Alpha. Acceleration. The first variable.
sylar - The Boogie Man
602 words, G, no major ships
1x04
These fics are set during/around episode 1x04: Rosetta.
HopefulNebula - Like Me
673 words, G, Gary Bell & Anna Levy
Gary finds someone like him. Missing scene from 1.04 "Rosetta."
HopefulNebula - An Equal
850 words, PG, Gary Bell & Anna Levy
Anna finds her equal. Missing scenes from 1.04 "Rosetta."
OneShotWonderment - Insane
863 words, PG, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
My explanation of where Rachel was in episode 04!
1x05
These fics are set during/around episode 1x05: Never Let Me Go.
Dark Ice Dragon - Senses
487 words, PG-13, no major ships
The world BURNED.
HopefulNebula - Here & Still, Still Alive
600 words, PG, Lee Rosen & Rachel Pirzad
Rachel takes some time to recover from her ordeal in Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosen and Nina are there to help, whether she wants it or not.
Kayim - Let Me In
656 words, PG-13, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
Set after episode 1x05 "Never Let Me Go".
20 pounds of crazy - Car Ride Conversations
851 words, PG, no major ships
Takes place during S1E05. Bill and Hicks teach Gary about some cop terms on their ride to Pennsylvania.
kaceyinspacey - They're Just Jealous
909 words, G, Cameron Hicks & Gary Bell
Hicks wants to check up on Gary after his altercation at the high school.
DCeMBers - I Love You, Good Night
1206 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Unexpected circumstances bring two Alphas closer together. Way closer. Set right after 1x05 Never Let Me Go.
kaylagc - I like you
1427 words, G, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
Rachel doesn't treat Gary like other people do. He likes that.
Camaro-Enthusiast - Supergirl
2844 words, PG-13, no major ships
Rachel used to wish she was normal. That's all her parents ever wanted. Now, all she wants is to be able to talk to her parents again. Instead, she's sitting on the roof with Gary, of all people. She finds out, that may not be so bad after all. One-shot.
1x07
These fics are set during/around episode 1x07: Catch and Release.
Broken Kindle - The Hardest Part
312 words, G, no major ships
A quick little one-shot from Agent Sullivan's POV inspired by the end of Catch and Release. "It didn't matter that she didn't know everything about them. She wasn't paid to be a fountain of knowledge; she was paid to protect them..."
OneShotWonderment - What Would You Do?
650 words, G, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad, Nina Theroux/Skylar Adams
Nina/Rachel friendship, implied Gary/Rachel, & implied Nina/Skylar. Rachel tries to comfort Nina, but she just doesn't get it!
1x08
These fics are set during/around episode 1x08: A Short Time in Paradise.
Belka - An Alternative Ending of Ep08
1507 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen/Nina Theroux
My totally outdated, AU-ish and OOC-ish version of the end of the episode "A Short Time in Paradise".
obisgirl - Just the way you are
1973 words, PG-13, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
Rachel attempts to tell Gary how she feels about him.
LadyVictory - Desperate Times
2495 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Desperation has Rachel taking Nina (not Gary) to her sister's engagement party, or, is it something else?
JewWitch - Playing Pretend Shouldn't Feel So Real
8864 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
What if, instead of bringing Gary as her pretend-boyfriend to her sister's engagement party, Rachel brought Nina as her pretend-girlfriend? Anything's better than showing up alone, she figures; and maybe if her family were shocked enough, they'd at least leave her alone for a while. But what if the pretending started to feel like more than a game...?
1x11
These fics are set during/around episode 1x11: Original Sin.
Doranwen - One Less Stray Bullet
629 words, PG, no major ships
A divergent path to Original Sin.
samjohnsson - Line Up the Pieces
1030 words, PG, no major ships
The knight is the oddest of all chess pieces. Due to the way it moves, it can threaten or defend from the most unusual locations.
cof2e2 - Anchors Aweigh
1457 words, PG, no major ships
Gary reflects on the events of Original Sin, and gets some comfort from Nina and Rachel. Takes place after Highland Mills, but before the end of the episode. One shot, no pairings. Spoilers for season finale.
kittydesade - 18 And A Half Minutes
2820 words, PG-13, no major ships
A slightly elongated view of what happened in the offices as and immediately after Rosen gave his kicking-over-the-chessboard speech.
68guns - Aftermath
4117 words, G, no major ships
How does Gary deal with the aftermath of Anna's death?
2x01
These fics are set during/around episode 2x01: Wake Up Call.
ceasarette - You're not scared
716 words, PG, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
She doesn't need to believe in anything else other than in being there for the people who matters to her. And Rachel matters.
Teyerin - All of Us, Together
1107 words, PG, no major ships
Two-part drabble based on the season two opener.
Sabulum - Selective Mutism
1228 words, PG-13, no major ships
Bill is trying to talk to him, but Gary doesn't want to talk to Bill. Bill is not a good partner. (Oneshot; posted here from FF.net)
FandomDancer - His Voice
1426 words, PG, Lee Rosen & Rachel Pirzad
Rachel Pirzad is overwhelmed and has cocooned herself away, just like she did when she was a little girl. But Doctor Rosen's voice reminds her that there is a world she needs to get back to, people she needs to be with, and inner strength she has to build.
cof2e2 - Aftermath
1505 words, PG, Gary Bell & Bill Harken
After the season 2 premier Gary is talking again, but has he really forgiven the team for abandoning him in Building 7? A Bill/Gary friendship story.
2x02
These fics are set during/around episode 2x02: The Quick and the Dead.
Teyerin - Circle of Trust
1266 words, PG, no major ships
Minor two-part drabble of Bill and Danielle's views of events from the second episode: The Quick and the Dead.
SJO - Mp3 File
1485 words, G, Gary Bell & Nina Theroux
The day after Nina leaves the group, Gary finds her and makes an unexpected confession.
2x04
These fics are set during/around episode 2x04: When Push Comes to Shove.
Doranwen - Tainted Love
100 words, R, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad, Tommy/Nina Theroux
A glimpse each of Nina and Rachel at the end of the night of the club scene in When Push Comes to Shove.
Doranwen - beyond the shadows
730 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen & Nina Theroux
An exploration of the time between the rooftop scene and the final hospital scene in When Push Comes to Shove, from Nina's POV.
genworks - Pushed
1400 words, PG-13, no major ships
A missing scene from the recent episode "When Push Comes to Shove", because I enjoyed the episode so much I wanted to spend some more time in it. This takes place immediately after Cameron saves Nina on the rooftop and deals with the repercussions of what has happened.
K'sChoiceofAFI - Aftermath
20723 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
The aftermath of Nina pushing Rachel to kiss her opens up a can of worms that neither woman was prepared to deal with.
2x05
This fic is set during/around episode 2x05: Gaslight.
Doranwen - welcome to the fallout
100 words, PG, no major ships
Nina knew she'd burned bridges, but it took the conversation in the break room to show her just how charred some relationships had become.
2x06
These fics are set during/around episode 2x06: Alphaville.
Gotham Siren - Mother Knows Best
1075 words, PG, no major ships
Extended ending to "Alphaville": Skylar Adams knew that she wasn't the best mother out there. She had a lot of learning to do still, but it didn't mean that she didn't know what was best for her daughter. Skylar centric.
Doranwen - Crash and Burn
2764 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
During one of her darkest moments, Nina finds help coming from the most unlikely of sources. Set during and following the final deleted scene from Alphaville, and taking the other Alphaville deleted scenes as canon.
dolphingirl375 - Alphaville: Extended Scene
2966 words, PG-13, John Bennett/Rachel Pirzad
AU extended scene from Alphaville. Where does Rachel and John's kiss lead? ONESHOT. Rachel/John
2x07
This fic is set during/around episode 2x07: Gods and Monsters.
Teyerin - Not My Intent
529 words, PG, no major ships
A short drabble into the mind of Stanton Parish and the exchange at the end of "Gods and Monsters."
2x08
This fic is set during/around episode 2x08: Falling.
dolphingirl375 - Falling: AU Missing Scene
1081 words, PG-13, John Bennett/Rachel Pirzad
AU. Missing scene from the episode. Rachel and John.
2x09
These fics are set during/around episode 2x09: The Devil Will Drag You Under.
rivkat - Kaddish
350 words, PG, no major ships
For the prompt: canon Jewish characters doing Jewish things. Particularly acts of remembrance.
evening_spirit - (untitled)
368 words, PG-13, no major ships
Post 2x09 – The Devil Will Drag You Under. Character pieces. Chapter One – Bill.
gnbrules - Before The Fade
592 words, PG-13, no major ships
She can feel herself fading, but all she can focus on is the fact that they ran towards her, not away. Spoilers up to The Devil Will Drag You Under. Dani-centric.
Teyerin - Rosen in Peace
1158 words, PG, no major ships
An alternative ending to S2E9 - final thoughts of parent and child.
dolphingirl375 - The Devil Will Drag You Under-Missing Scene
1246 words, PG-13, John Bennett/Rachel Pirzad
AU. What I think was missing at the end of the episode. Rachel/John.
2x12
This fic is set during/around episode 2x12: Need to Know.
Gotham Siren - A Helping Hand
1619 words, PG-13, Skylar Adams/OMC
Mother Knows Best 'verse: Skylar had given up on everyone else in the world. No one could keep her and her daughter safe, not like she wanted them to. But when she has to chose between Zoe staying with her during the apocalypse, or sending her to her father, Skylar decides rather quickly. Extending ending to 2x12.
2x13
This fic is set during/around episode 2x13: God's Eye.
dolphingirl375 - Making Up
2131 words, PG-13, John Bennett/Rachel Pirzad
AU. ONESHOT. A little something near the end of "Need to Know". Rachel and John.
AU
These fics are all AU from the start (as opposed to canon divergence mid-show).
TheIrishShipperholic - Between Your Heart and Mine
559 words, PG-13, Cameron Hicks/Danielle Rosen
AU. Their hearts would forever be entwined. Dani/Cameron in 10 sentences
Silent Sage - more like irregular
3210 words, PG-13, no major ships
AU - In any universe, Rachel thinks she would be 'not normal.' If it means she could still meet her teammates by being 'not normal' then she'll take it. Squint and see RxG.
S1
These fics are set during/around season 1, without being tied to a specific episode.
Doranwen - Driving Lessons
100 words, PG, Gary Bell & Bill Harken
In which Gary is much calmer about his first time on the road than Bill is.
pixelsurgeon - Learning
140 words, PG-13, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
There were many things Gary needed to learn... Drabble, fluff-like.
Kayim - End of the World
223 words, PG, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
Written for the Fic_Promptly prompt of "When the world ends, I want to hold your hands".
KeepFaith-SmellApples - Sleeping Together
305 words, PG-13, Cameron Hicks/Nina Theroux
The team learns something interesting about Nina and Cameron, all because of Gary and the buzzing noise. T for adult themes
OneShotWonderment - Misplaced and Misunderstood
478 words, PG, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
Gary may be different, but at least he can see what no else does.
sylar - My Desk is Not a Pumpkin Patch
537 words, G, Gary Bell & Nina Theroux
Anonymous - Soliloquy
547 words, PG, no major ships
There's something you should know about me—something Don Wilson, good man though he was, didn't seem to understand.
WhateverBill - Headaches, Hums, and Other Annoying Things
567 words, PG-13, no major ships
No one understands the way Gary struggles. Everyday he has an onslaught of noise. He doesn't have the power to turn it off, and it just gets worse everyday. No one will ever understand, they physically can't.
MurderousPen - Giving Back
625 words, PG, no major ships
Gary pays a visit to a special grave. My first Alphas fanfic - it'd be nice to see reviews!
OneShotWonderment - This is the Time of My Life
636 words, PG, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
Companion to "Misplaced and Misunderstood," Rachel likes her life the way it is... mostly.
urbancate - kiss me, i'm dying
676 words, PG-13, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
It's the details that feed an obsession.
saekha (lady_krysis) - Thick as Thieves
837 words, PG, Cameron Hicks/Nina Theroux, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
Cameron gives, I love you, a silent try.
Geek for God - Remember Me?
840 words, PG-13, no major ships
Someone from Gary's long-forgotten past shows up at the office. Bill doesn't like him, and for good reason. No slash.
paynesgrey - Rachel in Costume
843 words, PG, no major ships
Rachel's Halloween outfit causes a bit of a stir at work.
SergeantPixie - Staring Problems
869 words, PG, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
Some people just have staring problems
20 pounds of crazy - A Different Perspective
879 words, G, no major ships
The team members get a chance to witness Gary's skill on a whole new level
SevenGate - Damsel in Distress
1144 words, PG-13, no major ships
Gary is becoming increasingly bothered that the others are always protecting him, treating him like a child. Now he's determined change his Damsel in distress position, but first he has to figure out how. Gary/Rachel
OneShotWonderment - Two of a Kind
1145 words, PG, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
Dr. Rosen isn't blind.
Cadhla - Binary Data
1203 words, PG, no major ships
For Gary Bell, it's all yes/no, black/white, right/wrong...but something is changing. A snapshot of a morning in Gary's life.
IceEckos12 - The Humming
1211 words, PG, no major ships
The team finds out why Gary hates the humming so much, and our favorite transducer develops a mean streak.
SevenGate - Precious Moments
1448 words, PG-13, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
Rachel is always finding herself surprised by Gary, and these moments between them are something she won't soon forget. Rachel/Gary Oneshots!
kaceyinspacey - Alphas at the Office
1565 words, PG, no major ships
Just a short oneshot about what happens at the office when the Alphas aren't out fighting crime. Please read and review!
fresne - Blue Wind With Aromatic Thorns
1609 words, PG, no major ships
In which Rachael doesn't eat with her cousin, encounters a cat lady, sees color, tastes touch and generally has a day. Also, home is where, when they are angry with you, and your friend has a spare bedroom, that just might be home too.
karrenia_rune - An Accident Called Life
1630 words, PG-13, Bill Harken & Cameron Hicks
Bill has noticed several disconcerting things about his friend and teammate Cameron Hicks, his game is off, his mood is dour at best, and being the concerned type Bill invites his friend out for a drink.
Lia-Sophia Bark - Break Him
1727 words, PG-13, no major ships
Gary Bell was getting along fine. His job, his gift, his family. One day someone close to him is taken, and the team worries for his safety, and his mental state.
K'sChoiceofAFI - Water Cooler Conversations
1896 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Nina and Cameron share a 'friendly' work conversation that Nina wrongly assumes goes unheard. Nina/Rachel
fembuck - Lose Myself
2132 words, PG, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Nina has Rachel over for dinner and drinks, but the night doesn’t end exactly as they expected.
Silent Sage - Eating Habits
2329 words, G, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
Mealtime with Gary is always interesting. Pre-Gary/Rachel.
muselives - complicated to touch
2533 words, R, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
Cameron convinces Rachel to explore the possibilities of an enhanced sense of touch. [Porn Battle XII, Alphas, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad, balance, senses]
kaceyinspacey - Leather Jackets
2595 words, G, no major ships
Rachel and Nina take Gary shopping for the leather jacket he's always wanted. Like the one from Step Up 2: The Streets. Taken from Gary's comment to Anna about wanting to buy his own clothes from Monday's episode. R and R.
kaceyinspacey - Helping and Healing
2711 words, PG, Lee Rosen & Gary Bell
Another oneshot in my "Alphas at the Office" series. Dr. Rosen helps Gary when he has a meltdown following a beeping cellphone and stressors at home. Dr. Rosen then has a conversation of healing with Rachel.
fembuck - Practice Makes Perfect
3273 words, X, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
How exactly did Nina know that Rachel could get off from a kiss?
Dr. E. Mode - Deception
4016 words, PG-13, no major ships
"Oh my god ... Gary, c'mon buddy, open your eyes," Dr. Rosen has released himself from the grasp of the helpful EMT's and is in the back of the van with me, holding Gary's hand, patting his face, hoping to wake him. I pause and listen for his heartbeat ...
tinmiss1939 - Antiphon
8337 words, PG-13, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
"...two independent voices in interaction, singing alternate musical phrases." Two people, Synesthete and Transducer, and the dialogues that build their relationship in a dangerous world.
SJO - Neurotypical
9990 words, PG-13, no major ships
Gary is suddenly terrified and acting strangely, and then someone comes looking for him. As the team learn more about this stranger, a dark part of Gary's past is uncovered. Please read and review.
memorysdaughter - Keep Her Safe
18782 words, PG-13, no major ships
Six months after "Catch and Release," Skylar Adams comes back into the Alphas' lives. Having risked life, limb, and more to get an unknown Alpha out of her abusive foster care home, Skylar needs help to keep the girl alive and safe. Can the team help?
S2
These fics are set during/around season 2, without being tied to a specific episode.
anonymous_sibyl - (Un)Certainty
100 words, PG, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Rachel catalogues and categorizes.
orphan_account - Past Lives
100 words, Unrated, no major ships
Kat may not remember her past, but there's one thing she's sure of...
Doranwen - grief behind each face
400 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
Glimpses of the team throughout one day of the apocalypse.
Thatonesupercoolchick - Saying Hello Again
461 words, Unrated, Gary Bell & Anna Levy
HopefulNebula - Eternal Present
500 words, G, Gary Bell & Kat
It isn't the things she can't remember that really get to Kat.
msninatheroux - Regrets
527 words, PG, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Penelope Applegate - Rosen Won't Mind
544 words, PG-13, Cameron Hicks/Danielle Rosen
Morning time fluff... as they idly debate exactly how bad it would be for Hicks to show up late for work. Written before they killed Dani, so it has a bittersweet tone now.
msninatheroux - Down the Rabbit Hole
598 words, PG, no major ships
OneShotWonderment - Living Arrangements
898 words, PG, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
Dr. Rosen proposes a solution.
Teyerin - Flicker and Fragments
1042 words, G, Lee Rosen & Kat
A short exchange between Kat and Dr. Rosen about little things within the big picture.
Lady Murdock - A Moment's Distraction
1116 words, PG, John Bennett/Rachel Pirzad
A small scene between Rachel and John, no action, just a sweet exchange while they are tracking a building 7 fugitive through the sewers of New York City, and John is the one guy who understands Rachel. This is my first fanfic.
agoodtuckering - A White Blank Page and A Swelling Rage
1825 words, PG-13, no major ships
I definitely needed something for my feels after The Devil Will Drag You Under. This takes place after the last scene with Stanton, afer he pulls the 'trigger.' It's about how Stanton feels about life, about the mistakes he's made, and about Dani.
RIbbon - emotions (to fill your body with)
2124 words, Unrated, no major ships
Nina was telling the truth when she said she no longer felt like she belonged with Rosen and her team.
agoodtuckering - Let Me Go
2227 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen/Nina Theroux
A simple bust in a warehouse goes wrong... Lee finds himself not being able to save the one person who means the most to him. They've always loved each other and in this case, time is not on their side. What would you say to the one you love with only minutes left? Or what would you do before they fade? Warning: Character death. Lee/Nina & mentions of Dani/Cameron and John/Rachel
Doranwen - the new day's strange demands
2267 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
The end of the world draws together even the most independent people.
Doranwen - like air
2348 words, PG-13, no major ships
They couldn't stop Parish, but they still have each other.
Doranwen - eye of the hurricane
2515 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen/Nina Theroux, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
The storm is a moment of calm in the hurricane of their new world.
agoodtuckering - Something To Hold Onto
2918 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen/Nina Theroux
This is just a little thing. I'll edit more so later on. I don't have the time right now, sorry. Takes place a few weeks or so after Dani dies but before things start to get really serious about finding Parish. Lee/Nina
pendrecarc - Two Steps Forward
3312 words, PG, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
It's not just that there's an elephant in the room. It's that Rachel and Nina are handcuffed in the back of a cattle trailer in the middle of nowhere--and they probably need to talk about the elephant in the room.
karjens44 - She
4606 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Wine, Scotch and a late night, long over-due conversation helps Nina and Rachel come to terms with what happened and the status of their relationship. Spoilers for When Push Comes to Shove and virtually the whole 2nd season just to be safe. Also rated it T for some language. A/N : Sorry. Tried to edit on this site but the changes weren't taking so I'm having to repost.
Doranwen - together scar by scar
4929 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen/Nina Theroux, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
The team is still a team, even though the definition of the word has changed.
Doranwen - all things go too silent
5847 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
October 22, the way it could have happened.
Doranwen - what then remains
6594 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
The world might have ended, but they still had to go on.
pleasanthell - When Push Comes to Shove
7522 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
It killed her. Every single look drove a spike through Nina’s heart. It’s so hard to stay when she feels that kind of pain every single day. She knows she went too far and she is more sorry than she’s ever been. It’s also so hard to stay, marinating in Rachel’s cold looks when she’s so used to running away. Or pushing her problems away. She swallowed and closed her eyes. The events that took place after Nina pushed Rachel.
Doranwen - maybe forgiveness is right where you fell
25364 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
An attack on one of her coworkers forces Nina to confront the reality of the effects her pushing has had on the people she cares about.
KJMusings - Runaway
32334 words, Unrated, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Nina gives up hope of Rachel forgiving her and leaves the group. This time, she takes a desperate step to help her remove the one thing that drove her to hurt the most important person in her life, but ends up putting her life in danger and there is only one person that can save her.
indeterminate
The time these fics occur in canon could not be determined precisely.
akire_yta - thought i was done
239 words, G, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
prompt: Nina - Alphas ( What I've Been Looking For: High School Musical soundtrack )
Lady_Katana4544 - Watching the Self
243 words, PG, no major ships
This is the longer version of a response I wrote to this prompt.
Insolent Witch - Just Dessert
449 words, PG-13, no major ships
Rachel knows it's just dessert.
Spottedpool - Because It's Christmas
598 words, G, no major ships
"Because it's Christmas, Lee. Maybe you think I'm a monster, but not even I would plan something on Christmas." "You really expect me to believe you, Stanton? "Oh come on, Lee," Stanton said, turning so that he was watching the sunset again. "I may not be a good person in your eyes, but have I ever really lied to you?"
sawruhr - Empire of Dirt
644 words, PG-13, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
Things got worse. Gary and Rachel are doing okay.
cat_77 - Variables
2876 words, PG-13, Bill Harken & Cameron Hicks
Some things you can predict, others you guess at and hope for the best.
multi
These fics span multiple times within canon.
dilapidatedream - Just for a Moment
798 words, PG-13, Tommy/Nina Theroux
Really, all that Nina wants to do is forget--even if just for a moment. Flashback to Nina's childhood with Tommy, and exploring what she was going through when she left the team.
dramatic_sigh - you are one of god's mistakes
1588 words, R, Cameron Hicks/Nina Theroux
six years later and the jury's still out.
Lbilover - Five Times Gary Bell Spoke the Truth and One Time He Didn't
2585 words, PG, no major ships
Six Gary-centric vignettes from varying points of view.
kittydesade - Everything In Circles
3082 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen & Nina Theroux
When Dr. Rosen first met Nina Theroux she was barely an adult, and in desperate need of a certain kind of help. When Dr. Rosen first lost Marcus Ayers, she found herself in a position to return the favor.
Teyerin - Six Kisses of Rachel Pirzad
3468 words, PG, Lee Rosen/Rachel Pirzad
Rachel has a curious theory to test, with interesting results.
sawruhr - But It's Better If You Do
11930 words, PG, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
A story about hummus, pretend boyfriends, and the awkward situations they lead to. A series of oneshots. Gary/Rachel
post-S1
These fics are set just after season 1.
Keenir - Griffins
290 words, R, no major ships
Griffin's POV. "This is why I prefer invisibility."
Keenir - And again
293 words, R, no major ships
Rachel's POV. For Rachel, this has all happened before.
FreakShowWalking - Clip My Wings And Then Ask Me To Fly
937 words, PG-13, no major ships
Rachel-centric one-shot. Set an undetermined amount of time after the season one finale, "Original Sin", with the team imprisoned in Binghamton's Building 7.
post-series
These fics are set just after season 2, when the show ended.
HopefulNebula - All the Night Ashine
500 words, G, no major ships
It's Anna's birthday, and Gary goes for a drive.
misura - (Things We Won) After the Fire
1304 words, PG, no major ships
"You're not my partner," Gary said, barely two seconds after they'd gotten into the elevator, and Cameron's newly boosted ability kicked in to show him the most likely continuation of this conversation, in full-colour sound and vision. "Bill's my partner." (post-S2 AU)
Gotham Siren - The Trouble With Love Is
1375 words, PG-13, Skylar Adams/OMC
Mother Knows Best 'verse: It was particularly difficult to reconcile with a six-year-old under your feet constantly.
HopefulNebula - Having Been Broken
1986 words, PG-13, no major ships
A week after the events of "God's Eye," Gary sets a plan into motion.
Gotham Siren - Love Remains The Same
2165 words, PG-13, Skylar Adams/OMC
Mother Knows Best 'verse: During the aftermath of the Grand Central Station incident, Skylar realizes that she doesn't belong with the mourning group. She deals with the emotional situation in her own way and leaves for Chicago to be with her daughter. Post 2x13.
courageous_boss - and one morning, the wind turns
3274 words, PG, no major ships
Gary, after the events at Grand Central Station.
littledust - Without Packages, Boxes, or Bags
5891 words, PG, no major ships
About thirteen Christmas episodes of various TV shows later, Kat makes herself a cup of cocoa in the kitchen and declares, "We should have an office Secret Santa exchange. You know, get into the spirit of the season." FEATURING: last-minute gift shopping, an accidental Grinch, and the realest science the SyFy channel has to offer.
pre-series
These fics are set before the show begins.
ember_reads - Being Gary's Mom
100 words, G, no major ships
Sandra Bell's reaction to her son's diagnosis of Autism
HopefulNebula - The Child's Faith is New
100 words, Unrated, no major ships
Nina isn't good with kids.
Lady_Katana4544 - First Use
137 words, PG, no major ships
Written around an Alphas prompt during fic_promptly's Contest Week.
sylar - Trick or Treat
731 words, G, no major ships
sylar - When Rosen Met Rachel
1430 words, G, no major ships
super ario - So close and yet so far
1845 words, PG, no major ships
Sandra knows it'll all be worth it one day. Little!Gary
20 pounds of crazy - Who he is, and how he got there
2615 words, PG, no major ships
This is a collection of stories about my favorite character, Gary. Read, review, enjoy
Boredom Queen of Insanity - Unknown
4129 words, PG-13, no major ships
The lights are on, but no one is home. That's what the medical professionals try to tell Gary about his sister, but he knows they're wrong. The lights are on, someone is home, but she just doesn't answer the door, and rarely ever peeps out the window.
nocturnal08 - Invention, the Mother of Necessity
4427 words, PG-13, no major ships
Skylar's alpha ability makes her a tempting target. She's been eluding capture for years, determined not to be anyone's latest acquisition. This complicates the "catch and release" operation Nina and Rosen have planned.
pretzzell - How They Came To Be
6512 words, PG, no major ships
They weren't always a team.
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I have included my own fics in this post. Some I have marked as favorites (because I do re-read them from time to time!), and others I have not. None of them are marked as exceptionally well-written because I couldn't evaluate my own work with clarity that way, even when I particularly like the way I wrote something.
Guide to icons used:
Fics I tagged as favorites:
Fics I thought were exceptionally well-written:
WIPs:
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As always with my db-generated lists, ratings are all converted to a single system for convenience:
Fanfiction.net - G through R
AO3 - PG through X (though the occasional child-friendly fic I mark G)
anything without a rating (AO3 or other site) - Unrated
I have tried not to spoil readers too much.
Most of the fics in this list are given with no information beyond author, title, rating, word count, major ships, and the summary the author gave it.
However, my database does store information on themes, which cover everything from grammatical things like tense & person (I mark for present tense, first person, second person, and direct address), to format (poetry, songfic, 5+1, etc.), trope (fake couple, stranded together, etc.), general feel (angst, fluff, etc.), and warnings (major character death, non-con, violence/wounds, etc.).
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1x02
These fics are set during/around episode 1x02: Cause & Effect.
Spottedpool - The First Variable
226 words, G, no major ships
Marcus remembers the times he talked with Dr. Rosen. How those conversations changed him. And how he is an Alpha. Acceleration. The first variable.
sylar - The Boogie Man
602 words, G, no major ships
1x04
These fics are set during/around episode 1x04: Rosetta.
HopefulNebula - Like Me673 words, G, Gary Bell & Anna Levy
Gary finds someone like him. Missing scene from 1.04 "Rosetta."
HopefulNebula - An Equal850 words, PG, Gary Bell & Anna Levy
Anna finds her equal. Missing scenes from 1.04 "Rosetta."
OneShotWonderment - Insane
863 words, PG, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
My explanation of where Rachel was in episode 04!
1x05
These fics are set during/around episode 1x05: Never Let Me Go.
Dark Ice Dragon - Senses487 words, PG-13, no major ships
The world BURNED.
HopefulNebula - Here & Still, Still Alive600 words, PG, Lee Rosen & Rachel Pirzad
Rachel takes some time to recover from her ordeal in Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosen and Nina are there to help, whether she wants it or not.
Kayim - Let Me In656 words, PG-13, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
Set after episode 1x05 "Never Let Me Go".
20 pounds of crazy - Car Ride Conversations
851 words, PG, no major ships
Takes place during S1E05. Bill and Hicks teach Gary about some cop terms on their ride to Pennsylvania.
kaceyinspacey - They're Just Jealous909 words, G, Cameron Hicks & Gary Bell
Hicks wants to check up on Gary after his altercation at the high school.
DCeMBers - I Love You, Good Night
1206 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Unexpected circumstances bring two Alphas closer together. Way closer. Set right after 1x05 Never Let Me Go.
kaylagc - I like you
1427 words, G, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
Rachel doesn't treat Gary like other people do. He likes that.
Camaro-Enthusiast - Supergirl
2844 words, PG-13, no major ships
Rachel used to wish she was normal. That's all her parents ever wanted. Now, all she wants is to be able to talk to her parents again. Instead, she's sitting on the roof with Gary, of all people. She finds out, that may not be so bad after all. One-shot.
1x07
These fics are set during/around episode 1x07: Catch and Release.
Broken Kindle - The Hardest Part312 words, G, no major ships
A quick little one-shot from Agent Sullivan's POV inspired by the end of Catch and Release. "It didn't matter that she didn't know everything about them. She wasn't paid to be a fountain of knowledge; she was paid to protect them..."
OneShotWonderment - What Would You Do?
650 words, G, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad, Nina Theroux/Skylar Adams
Nina/Rachel friendship, implied Gary/Rachel, & implied Nina/Skylar. Rachel tries to comfort Nina, but she just doesn't get it!
1x08
These fics are set during/around episode 1x08: A Short Time in Paradise.
Belka - An Alternative Ending of Ep08
1507 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen/Nina Theroux
My totally outdated, AU-ish and OOC-ish version of the end of the episode "A Short Time in Paradise".
obisgirl - Just the way you are
1973 words, PG-13, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
Rachel attempts to tell Gary how she feels about him.
LadyVictory - Desperate Times
2495 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Desperation has Rachel taking Nina (not Gary) to her sister's engagement party, or, is it something else?
JewWitch - Playing Pretend Shouldn't Feel So Real8864 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
What if, instead of bringing Gary as her pretend-boyfriend to her sister's engagement party, Rachel brought Nina as her pretend-girlfriend? Anything's better than showing up alone, she figures; and maybe if her family were shocked enough, they'd at least leave her alone for a while. But what if the pretending started to feel like more than a game...?
1x11
These fics are set during/around episode 1x11: Original Sin.
Doranwen - One Less Stray Bullet
629 words, PG, no major ships
A divergent path to Original Sin.
samjohnsson - Line Up the Pieces1030 words, PG, no major ships
The knight is the oddest of all chess pieces. Due to the way it moves, it can threaten or defend from the most unusual locations.
cof2e2 - Anchors Aweigh
1457 words, PG, no major ships
Gary reflects on the events of Original Sin, and gets some comfort from Nina and Rachel. Takes place after Highland Mills, but before the end of the episode. One shot, no pairings. Spoilers for season finale.
kittydesade - 18 And A Half Minutes
2820 words, PG-13, no major ships
A slightly elongated view of what happened in the offices as and immediately after Rosen gave his kicking-over-the-chessboard speech.
68guns - Aftermath
4117 words, G, no major ships
How does Gary deal with the aftermath of Anna's death?
2x01
These fics are set during/around episode 2x01: Wake Up Call.
ceasarette - You're not scared716 words, PG, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
She doesn't need to believe in anything else other than in being there for the people who matters to her. And Rachel matters.
Teyerin - All of Us, Together1107 words, PG, no major ships
Two-part drabble based on the season two opener.
Sabulum - Selective Mutism1228 words, PG-13, no major ships
Bill is trying to talk to him, but Gary doesn't want to talk to Bill. Bill is not a good partner. (Oneshot; posted here from FF.net)
FandomDancer - His Voice
1426 words, PG, Lee Rosen & Rachel Pirzad
Rachel Pirzad is overwhelmed and has cocooned herself away, just like she did when she was a little girl. But Doctor Rosen's voice reminds her that there is a world she needs to get back to, people she needs to be with, and inner strength she has to build.
cof2e2 - Aftermath
1505 words, PG, Gary Bell & Bill Harken
After the season 2 premier Gary is talking again, but has he really forgiven the team for abandoning him in Building 7? A Bill/Gary friendship story.
2x02
These fics are set during/around episode 2x02: The Quick and the Dead.
Teyerin - Circle of Trust
1266 words, PG, no major ships
Minor two-part drabble of Bill and Danielle's views of events from the second episode: The Quick and the Dead.
SJO - Mp3 File
1485 words, G, Gary Bell & Nina Theroux
The day after Nina leaves the group, Gary finds her and makes an unexpected confession.
2x04
These fics are set during/around episode 2x04: When Push Comes to Shove.
Doranwen - Tainted Love
100 words, R, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad, Tommy/Nina Theroux
A glimpse each of Nina and Rachel at the end of the night of the club scene in When Push Comes to Shove.
Doranwen - beyond the shadows730 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen & Nina Theroux
An exploration of the time between the rooftop scene and the final hospital scene in When Push Comes to Shove, from Nina's POV.
genworks - Pushed1400 words, PG-13, no major ships
A missing scene from the recent episode "When Push Comes to Shove", because I enjoyed the episode so much I wanted to spend some more time in it. This takes place immediately after Cameron saves Nina on the rooftop and deals with the repercussions of what has happened.
K'sChoiceofAFI - Aftermath20723 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
The aftermath of Nina pushing Rachel to kiss her opens up a can of worms that neither woman was prepared to deal with.
2x05
This fic is set during/around episode 2x05: Gaslight.
Doranwen - welcome to the fallout
100 words, PG, no major ships
Nina knew she'd burned bridges, but it took the conversation in the break room to show her just how charred some relationships had become.
2x06
These fics are set during/around episode 2x06: Alphaville.
Gotham Siren - Mother Knows Best
1075 words, PG, no major ships
Extended ending to "Alphaville": Skylar Adams knew that she wasn't the best mother out there. She had a lot of learning to do still, but it didn't mean that she didn't know what was best for her daughter. Skylar centric.
Doranwen - Crash and Burn2764 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
During one of her darkest moments, Nina finds help coming from the most unlikely of sources. Set during and following the final deleted scene from Alphaville, and taking the other Alphaville deleted scenes as canon.
dolphingirl375 - Alphaville: Extended Scene
2966 words, PG-13, John Bennett/Rachel Pirzad
AU extended scene from Alphaville. Where does Rachel and John's kiss lead? ONESHOT. Rachel/John
2x07
This fic is set during/around episode 2x07: Gods and Monsters.
Teyerin - Not My Intent
529 words, PG, no major ships
A short drabble into the mind of Stanton Parish and the exchange at the end of "Gods and Monsters."
2x08
This fic is set during/around episode 2x08: Falling.
dolphingirl375 - Falling: AU Missing Scene
1081 words, PG-13, John Bennett/Rachel Pirzad
AU. Missing scene from the episode. Rachel and John.
2x09
These fics are set during/around episode 2x09: The Devil Will Drag You Under.
rivkat - Kaddish350 words, PG, no major ships
For the prompt: canon Jewish characters doing Jewish things. Particularly acts of remembrance.
evening_spirit - (untitled)368 words, PG-13, no major ships
Post 2x09 – The Devil Will Drag You Under. Character pieces. Chapter One – Bill.
gnbrules - Before The Fade592 words, PG-13, no major ships
She can feel herself fading, but all she can focus on is the fact that they ran towards her, not away. Spoilers up to The Devil Will Drag You Under. Dani-centric.
Teyerin - Rosen in Peace
1158 words, PG, no major ships
An alternative ending to S2E9 - final thoughts of parent and child.
dolphingirl375 - The Devil Will Drag You Under-Missing Scene
1246 words, PG-13, John Bennett/Rachel Pirzad
AU. What I think was missing at the end of the episode. Rachel/John.
2x12
This fic is set during/around episode 2x12: Need to Know.
Gotham Siren - A Helping Hand
1619 words, PG-13, Skylar Adams/OMC
Mother Knows Best 'verse: Skylar had given up on everyone else in the world. No one could keep her and her daughter safe, not like she wanted them to. But when she has to chose between Zoe staying with her during the apocalypse, or sending her to her father, Skylar decides rather quickly. Extending ending to 2x12.
2x13
This fic is set during/around episode 2x13: God's Eye.
dolphingirl375 - Making Up
2131 words, PG-13, John Bennett/Rachel Pirzad
AU. ONESHOT. A little something near the end of "Need to Know". Rachel and John.
AU
These fics are all AU from the start (as opposed to canon divergence mid-show).
TheIrishShipperholic - Between Your Heart and Mine
559 words, PG-13, Cameron Hicks/Danielle Rosen
AU. Their hearts would forever be entwined. Dani/Cameron in 10 sentences
Silent Sage - more like irregular3210 words, PG-13, no major ships
AU - In any universe, Rachel thinks she would be 'not normal.' If it means she could still meet her teammates by being 'not normal' then she'll take it. Squint and see RxG.
S1
These fics are set during/around season 1, without being tied to a specific episode.
Doranwen - Driving Lessons
100 words, PG, Gary Bell & Bill Harken
In which Gary is much calmer about his first time on the road than Bill is.
pixelsurgeon - Learning
140 words, PG-13, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
There were many things Gary needed to learn... Drabble, fluff-like.
Kayim - End of the World223 words, PG, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
Written for the Fic_Promptly prompt of "When the world ends, I want to hold your hands".
KeepFaith-SmellApples - Sleeping Together
305 words, PG-13, Cameron Hicks/Nina Theroux
The team learns something interesting about Nina and Cameron, all because of Gary and the buzzing noise. T for adult themes
OneShotWonderment - Misplaced and Misunderstood
478 words, PG, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
Gary may be different, but at least he can see what no else does.
sylar - My Desk is Not a Pumpkin Patch
537 words, G, Gary Bell & Nina Theroux
Anonymous - Soliloquy
547 words, PG, no major ships
There's something you should know about me—something Don Wilson, good man though he was, didn't seem to understand.
WhateverBill - Headaches, Hums, and Other Annoying Things
567 words, PG-13, no major ships
No one understands the way Gary struggles. Everyday he has an onslaught of noise. He doesn't have the power to turn it off, and it just gets worse everyday. No one will ever understand, they physically can't.
MurderousPen - Giving Back
625 words, PG, no major ships
Gary pays a visit to a special grave. My first Alphas fanfic - it'd be nice to see reviews!
OneShotWonderment - This is the Time of My Life
636 words, PG, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
Companion to "Misplaced and Misunderstood," Rachel likes her life the way it is... mostly.
urbancate - kiss me, i'm dying
676 words, PG-13, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
It's the details that feed an obsession.
saekha (lady_krysis) - Thick as Thieves
837 words, PG, Cameron Hicks/Nina Theroux, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
Cameron gives, I love you, a silent try.
Geek for God - Remember Me?840 words, PG-13, no major ships
Someone from Gary's long-forgotten past shows up at the office. Bill doesn't like him, and for good reason. No slash.
paynesgrey - Rachel in Costume843 words, PG, no major ships
Rachel's Halloween outfit causes a bit of a stir at work.
SergeantPixie - Staring Problems
869 words, PG, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
Some people just have staring problems
20 pounds of crazy - A Different Perspective
879 words, G, no major ships
The team members get a chance to witness Gary's skill on a whole new level
SevenGate - Damsel in Distress1144 words, PG-13, no major ships
Gary is becoming increasingly bothered that the others are always protecting him, treating him like a child. Now he's determined change his Damsel in distress position, but first he has to figure out how. Gary/Rachel
OneShotWonderment - Two of a Kind
1145 words, PG, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
Dr. Rosen isn't blind.
Cadhla - Binary Data1203 words, PG, no major ships
For Gary Bell, it's all yes/no, black/white, right/wrong...but something is changing. A snapshot of a morning in Gary's life.
IceEckos12 - The Humming
1211 words, PG, no major ships
The team finds out why Gary hates the humming so much, and our favorite transducer develops a mean streak.
SevenGate - Precious Moments
1448 words, PG-13, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
Rachel is always finding herself surprised by Gary, and these moments between them are something she won't soon forget. Rachel/Gary Oneshots!
kaceyinspacey - Alphas at the Office
1565 words, PG, no major ships
Just a short oneshot about what happens at the office when the Alphas aren't out fighting crime. Please read and review!
fresne - Blue Wind With Aromatic Thorns1609 words, PG, no major ships
In which Rachael doesn't eat with her cousin, encounters a cat lady, sees color, tastes touch and generally has a day. Also, home is where, when they are angry with you, and your friend has a spare bedroom, that just might be home too.
karrenia_rune - An Accident Called Life
1630 words, PG-13, Bill Harken & Cameron Hicks
Bill has noticed several disconcerting things about his friend and teammate Cameron Hicks, his game is off, his mood is dour at best, and being the concerned type Bill invites his friend out for a drink.
Lia-Sophia Bark - Break Him1727 words, PG-13, no major ships
Gary Bell was getting along fine. His job, his gift, his family. One day someone close to him is taken, and the team worries for his safety, and his mental state.
K'sChoiceofAFI - Water Cooler Conversations1896 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Nina and Cameron share a 'friendly' work conversation that Nina wrongly assumes goes unheard. Nina/Rachel
fembuck - Lose Myself2132 words, PG, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Nina has Rachel over for dinner and drinks, but the night doesn’t end exactly as they expected.
Silent Sage - Eating Habits
2329 words, G, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
Mealtime with Gary is always interesting. Pre-Gary/Rachel.
muselives - complicated to touch
2533 words, R, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad
Cameron convinces Rachel to explore the possibilities of an enhanced sense of touch. [Porn Battle XII, Alphas, Cameron Hicks/Rachel Pirzad, balance, senses]
kaceyinspacey - Leather Jackets
2595 words, G, no major ships
Rachel and Nina take Gary shopping for the leather jacket he's always wanted. Like the one from Step Up 2: The Streets. Taken from Gary's comment to Anna about wanting to buy his own clothes from Monday's episode. R and R.
kaceyinspacey - Helping and Healing
2711 words, PG, Lee Rosen & Gary Bell
Another oneshot in my "Alphas at the Office" series. Dr. Rosen helps Gary when he has a meltdown following a beeping cellphone and stressors at home. Dr. Rosen then has a conversation of healing with Rachel.
fembuck - Practice Makes Perfect3273 words, X, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
How exactly did Nina know that Rachel could get off from a kiss?
Dr. E. Mode - Deception4016 words, PG-13, no major ships
"Oh my god ... Gary, c'mon buddy, open your eyes," Dr. Rosen has released himself from the grasp of the helpful EMT's and is in the back of the van with me, holding Gary's hand, patting his face, hoping to wake him. I pause and listen for his heartbeat ...
tinmiss1939 - Antiphon8337 words, PG-13, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
"...two independent voices in interaction, singing alternate musical phrases." Two people, Synesthete and Transducer, and the dialogues that build their relationship in a dangerous world.
SJO - Neurotypical
9990 words, PG-13, no major ships
Gary is suddenly terrified and acting strangely, and then someone comes looking for him. As the team learn more about this stranger, a dark part of Gary's past is uncovered. Please read and review.
memorysdaughter - Keep Her Safe18782 words, PG-13, no major ships
Six months after "Catch and Release," Skylar Adams comes back into the Alphas' lives. Having risked life, limb, and more to get an unknown Alpha out of her abusive foster care home, Skylar needs help to keep the girl alive and safe. Can the team help?
S2
These fics are set during/around season 2, without being tied to a specific episode.
anonymous_sibyl - (Un)Certainty
100 words, PG, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Rachel catalogues and categorizes.
orphan_account - Past Lives
100 words, Unrated, no major ships
Kat may not remember her past, but there's one thing she's sure of...
Doranwen - grief behind each face400 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
Glimpses of the team throughout one day of the apocalypse.
Thatonesupercoolchick - Saying Hello Again
461 words, Unrated, Gary Bell & Anna Levy
HopefulNebula - Eternal Present500 words, G, Gary Bell & Kat
It isn't the things she can't remember that really get to Kat.
msninatheroux - Regrets527 words, PG, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Penelope Applegate - Rosen Won't Mind
544 words, PG-13, Cameron Hicks/Danielle Rosen
Morning time fluff... as they idly debate exactly how bad it would be for Hicks to show up late for work. Written before they killed Dani, so it has a bittersweet tone now.
msninatheroux - Down the Rabbit Hole598 words, PG, no major ships
OneShotWonderment - Living Arrangements
898 words, PG, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
Dr. Rosen proposes a solution.
Teyerin - Flicker and Fragments1042 words, G, Lee Rosen & Kat
A short exchange between Kat and Dr. Rosen about little things within the big picture.
Lady Murdock - A Moment's Distraction
1116 words, PG, John Bennett/Rachel Pirzad
A small scene between Rachel and John, no action, just a sweet exchange while they are tracking a building 7 fugitive through the sewers of New York City, and John is the one guy who understands Rachel. This is my first fanfic.
agoodtuckering - A White Blank Page and A Swelling Rage
1825 words, PG-13, no major ships
I definitely needed something for my feels after The Devil Will Drag You Under. This takes place after the last scene with Stanton, afer he pulls the 'trigger.' It's about how Stanton feels about life, about the mistakes he's made, and about Dani.
RIbbon - emotions (to fill your body with)
2124 words, Unrated, no major ships
Nina was telling the truth when she said she no longer felt like she belonged with Rosen and her team.
agoodtuckering - Let Me Go
2227 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen/Nina Theroux
A simple bust in a warehouse goes wrong... Lee finds himself not being able to save the one person who means the most to him. They've always loved each other and in this case, time is not on their side. What would you say to the one you love with only minutes left? Or what would you do before they fade? Warning: Character death. Lee/Nina & mentions of Dani/Cameron and John/Rachel
Doranwen - the new day's strange demands2267 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
The end of the world draws together even the most independent people.
Doranwen - like air2348 words, PG-13, no major ships
They couldn't stop Parish, but they still have each other.
Doranwen - eye of the hurricane2515 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen/Nina Theroux, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
The storm is a moment of calm in the hurricane of their new world.
agoodtuckering - Something To Hold Onto
2918 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen/Nina Theroux
This is just a little thing. I'll edit more so later on. I don't have the time right now, sorry. Takes place a few weeks or so after Dani dies but before things start to get really serious about finding Parish. Lee/Nina
pendrecarc - Two Steps Forward3312 words, PG, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
It's not just that there's an elephant in the room. It's that Rachel and Nina are handcuffed in the back of a cattle trailer in the middle of nowhere--and they probably need to talk about the elephant in the room.
karjens44 - She4606 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Wine, Scotch and a late night, long over-due conversation helps Nina and Rachel come to terms with what happened and the status of their relationship. Spoilers for When Push Comes to Shove and virtually the whole 2nd season just to be safe. Also rated it T for some language. A/N : Sorry. Tried to edit on this site but the changes weren't taking so I'm having to repost.
Doranwen - together scar by scar4929 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen/Nina Theroux, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
The team is still a team, even though the definition of the word has changed.
Doranwen - all things go too silent5847 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
October 22, the way it could have happened.
Doranwen - what then remains6594 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
The world might have ended, but they still had to go on.
pleasanthell - When Push Comes to Shove
7522 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
It killed her. Every single look drove a spike through Nina’s heart. It’s so hard to stay when she feels that kind of pain every single day. She knows she went too far and she is more sorry than she’s ever been. It’s also so hard to stay, marinating in Rachel’s cold looks when she’s so used to running away. Or pushing her problems away. She swallowed and closed her eyes. The events that took place after Nina pushed Rachel.
Doranwen - maybe forgiveness is right where you fell25364 words, PG-13, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
An attack on one of her coworkers forces Nina to confront the reality of the effects her pushing has had on the people she cares about.
KJMusings - Runaway
32334 words, Unrated, Nina Theroux/Rachel Pirzad
Nina gives up hope of Rachel forgiving her and leaves the group. This time, she takes a desperate step to help her remove the one thing that drove her to hurt the most important person in her life, but ends up putting her life in danger and there is only one person that can save her.
indeterminate
The time these fics occur in canon could not be determined precisely.
akire_yta - thought i was done239 words, G, Nina Theroux & Rachel Pirzad
prompt: Nina - Alphas ( What I've Been Looking For: High School Musical soundtrack )
Lady_Katana4544 - Watching the Self
243 words, PG, no major ships
This is the longer version of a response I wrote to this prompt.
Insolent Witch - Just Dessert
449 words, PG-13, no major ships
Rachel knows it's just dessert.
Spottedpool - Because It's Christmas
598 words, G, no major ships
"Because it's Christmas, Lee. Maybe you think I'm a monster, but not even I would plan something on Christmas." "You really expect me to believe you, Stanton? "Oh come on, Lee," Stanton said, turning so that he was watching the sunset again. "I may not be a good person in your eyes, but have I ever really lied to you?"
sawruhr - Empire of Dirt
644 words, PG-13, Gary Bell & Rachel Pirzad
Things got worse. Gary and Rachel are doing okay.
cat_77 - Variables2876 words, PG-13, Bill Harken & Cameron Hicks
Some things you can predict, others you guess at and hope for the best.
multi
These fics span multiple times within canon.
dilapidatedream - Just for a Moment798 words, PG-13, Tommy/Nina Theroux
Really, all that Nina wants to do is forget--even if just for a moment. Flashback to Nina's childhood with Tommy, and exploring what she was going through when she left the team.
dramatic_sigh - you are one of god's mistakes1588 words, R, Cameron Hicks/Nina Theroux
six years later and the jury's still out.
Lbilover - Five Times Gary Bell Spoke the Truth and One Time He Didn't2585 words, PG, no major ships
Six Gary-centric vignettes from varying points of view.
kittydesade - Everything In Circles3082 words, PG-13, Lee Rosen & Nina Theroux
When Dr. Rosen first met Nina Theroux she was barely an adult, and in desperate need of a certain kind of help. When Dr. Rosen first lost Marcus Ayers, she found herself in a position to return the favor.
Teyerin - Six Kisses of Rachel Pirzad3468 words, PG, Lee Rosen/Rachel Pirzad
Rachel has a curious theory to test, with interesting results.
sawruhr - But It's Better If You Do
11930 words, PG, Gary Bell/Rachel Pirzad
A story about hummus, pretend boyfriends, and the awkward situations they lead to. A series of oneshots. Gary/Rachel
post-S1
These fics are set just after season 1.
Keenir - Griffins
290 words, R, no major ships
Griffin's POV. "This is why I prefer invisibility."
Keenir - And again
293 words, R, no major ships
Rachel's POV. For Rachel, this has all happened before.
FreakShowWalking - Clip My Wings And Then Ask Me To Fly
937 words, PG-13, no major ships
Rachel-centric one-shot. Set an undetermined amount of time after the season one finale, "Original Sin", with the team imprisoned in Binghamton's Building 7.
post-series
These fics are set just after season 2, when the show ended.
HopefulNebula - All the Night Ashine500 words, G, no major ships
It's Anna's birthday, and Gary goes for a drive.
misura - (Things We Won) After the Fire
1304 words, PG, no major ships
"You're not my partner," Gary said, barely two seconds after they'd gotten into the elevator, and Cameron's newly boosted ability kicked in to show him the most likely continuation of this conversation, in full-colour sound and vision. "Bill's my partner." (post-S2 AU)
Gotham Siren - The Trouble With Love Is
1375 words, PG-13, Skylar Adams/OMC
Mother Knows Best 'verse: It was particularly difficult to reconcile with a six-year-old under your feet constantly.
HopefulNebula - Having Been Broken1986 words, PG-13, no major ships
A week after the events of "God's Eye," Gary sets a plan into motion.
Gotham Siren - Love Remains The Same
2165 words, PG-13, Skylar Adams/OMC
Mother Knows Best 'verse: During the aftermath of the Grand Central Station incident, Skylar realizes that she doesn't belong with the mourning group. She deals with the emotional situation in her own way and leaves for Chicago to be with her daughter. Post 2x13.
courageous_boss - and one morning, the wind turns
3274 words, PG, no major ships
Gary, after the events at Grand Central Station.
littledust - Without Packages, Boxes, or Bags5891 words, PG, no major ships
About thirteen Christmas episodes of various TV shows later, Kat makes herself a cup of cocoa in the kitchen and declares, "We should have an office Secret Santa exchange. You know, get into the spirit of the season." FEATURING: last-minute gift shopping, an accidental Grinch, and the realest science the SyFy channel has to offer.
pre-series
These fics are set before the show begins.
ember_reads - Being Gary's Mom
100 words, G, no major ships
Sandra Bell's reaction to her son's diagnosis of Autism
HopefulNebula - The Child's Faith is New
100 words, Unrated, no major ships
Nina isn't good with kids.
Lady_Katana4544 - First Use
137 words, PG, no major ships
Written around an Alphas prompt during fic_promptly's Contest Week.
sylar - Trick or Treat
731 words, G, no major ships
sylar - When Rosen Met Rachel
1430 words, G, no major ships
super ario - So close and yet so far
1845 words, PG, no major ships
Sandra knows it'll all be worth it one day. Little!Gary
20 pounds of crazy - Who he is, and how he got there
2615 words, PG, no major ships
This is a collection of stories about my favorite character, Gary. Read, review, enjoy
Boredom Queen of Insanity - Unknown4129 words, PG-13, no major ships
The lights are on, but no one is home. That's what the medical professionals try to tell Gary about his sister, but he knows they're wrong. The lights are on, someone is home, but she just doesn't answer the door, and rarely ever peeps out the window.
nocturnal08 - Invention, the Mother of Necessity4427 words, PG-13, no major ships
Skylar's alpha ability makes her a tempting target. She's been eluding capture for years, determined not to be anyone's latest acquisition. This complicates the "catch and release" operation Nina and Rosen have planned.
pretzzell - How They Came To Be6512 words, PG, no major ships
They weren't always a team.
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