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D.N.A. by Nikita507 ==== #34 of Serial
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Daddy's Girl by Mln
Written in script format, this story appears to use LFN characters as they appeared early on in Season One. Michael and Nikita are sent in to discover corporate espionage turned terrorist. A seemingly innocent cosmetic company is suspected of producing a deadly nerve gas, distributed in a very inconspicuous way. The major players have encountered Michael before and reveal bits of Michael’s past and Nikita gets him to reveal a glimmer of his feelings. Madeline as usual is using the scenario to accomplish multiple tasks, pitting Michael and Nikita against each other as well as using the surveillance to control her operatives. (summary by KT)
Daily Grind by Rosaline ==== Part 2 of 5 part Coffee Series ==== Order of the stories: Coffee Shop Down Time, Daily Grind, Deep in Their Cups, Uncertain Grounds and Java Minute.
The second in her series, we find Arienne, a writer, hanging out in a coffee shop thinking about Michael, wondering if she will see him again. He has already revealed some pertinent facts about himself to her, and her observations of him capture the essence of Section Michael. She manages to engage him in conversation and expands their connection. Be sure to read the first part to see how these two got acquainted. (summary by KT)
Set after the opening arc of Season Three, this piece offers Michael’s anguished soul searching following his separation from Elena and Adam at the close of the Vachek mission. A look into a dark mirror and the human side of Michael’s reactions to having had and lost his “family”, something normal for the rest of the world, but rare for Section operatives. (summary by KT)
Dance of Life-A Cryptic Moment, The by Justice ==== Bathtub Challenge
Choosing a somewhat unusual setting revealed through a pun in the title, this piece is sexually suggestive, and reveals some emotional inner workings brought to the surface by the sharing of a bath by Michael and Nikita, a respite from Section life and its brutalities. (summary by KT)
Dance Lessons* by Wrigley ==== NC-17 ==== Saved from Internet Limbo - Thanks Justin Ann
Dancing Shoes by Nikita507 ==== #88 of Serial
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Dangerous Charades by Katherine Gilbert
Set after “Cat and Mouse”, this work offers thorough reactions to the aftermath of the sexual encounter between Michael and Abby from the points of view of each of the characters: Abby, Michael, and Nikita. The final scene explores in depth Michael and Nikita’s resolution of the events after the death of Abby and a reconciliation between them in which their hearts are revealed. (summary by KT)
Dangerous Straits by Mln ==== NC-17 ==== Crossover with LFN ==== Part One of Three Order of stories: Dangerous Straits, Immortal Promise and Full Circle.
An LFN/Highlander Crossover, complete with Section and Highlander characters. Written in script form, this story is complex and fast-moving as it deals with illegal arms and intel sales and the criminals involved. Full of surprises and twists in the plot, and offering in depth character insights as well as humor. (summary by KT)
Danse Macabre (Dance of Death) by Nikita507 ==== #41 of Serial
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Dark Approach by Katherine Gilbert ==== NC-17 ==== Episodic
The Type One directive has been issued, and hard decisions have been made – Michael and Nikita must now remain apart in order to survive in Section. ”It’s not over,” Michael had promised, and he tries to keep that promise as they find ways to get together during missions. How long can they continue before Section finds out? This story follows the events from ‘Any Means Necessary’ to ‘On Borrowed Time’. (summary by Swatkat)
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While on a mission, Michael sees someone from his past ... someone who was the cause of his recruitment into Section. An early fanfic written before we knew Michael's backstory. (Summary by Jaron)
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Michael collapses on a mission, attacked by someone from his past. Can Nikita help him vanquish his foe? (Summary by Jaron)
Dark Light of Day, The by Genevieve
Dark Mourning by MNreign (Marie) ==== Sequel to Incognito
Part Two of the Married Michael Scenario, written before LFM aired. Michael's son has been relocated to Phoenix, Arizona with his grandmother who is filling the child's mind with her own hatred for his father. Michael goes rogue, removing his internal clock, in an attempt to locate his son. In the meantime, Madeline decides the child must be retrieved before his mind is completely destroyed. Nikita is sent on the missions to bring the child back, but will she get there before Eire Fein? ==== Followed by More Than Comfort, Less Than Love (summary provided by MNReign)
In a mission, Nikita receives an injury that may turn out to be fatal. Michael suspects that Madeline had somehow sabotaged the mission profile, but a confrontation in her office proves otherwise. (summary by Swatkat)
Darkness' Light by Nikita507 ===== #123 of Serial
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Darkness, Sleep-Talk, and Moonlight by Red
Angry with Michael, Nikita asks Madeline to be placed away from him, and is ordered to take a week off to cool her head off. Realizing the mistake she has made, she decides to ask for Michael's forgiveness, but after all that was said, will he be able to do so? (summary by Megan)
Date, A by Nikita507 ==== #85 of Serial
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Doesn't the title and the rating say it all? Nikita and Michael enjoy a rather -ahem - shall we say passionate? - date in a restaurant. (summary by Swatkat)
Day in Section, A by Hopposai ==== NC-17
Nikita and Michael falling down the laundry chute? Madeline reading Danielle Steele? Just another day at work in Section One - except for a few Section recruits with *very* familiar names who keep having the strangest accidents… (summary by Swatkat)
Day of the Vampires by Lorraine
Section One picks up an innocent girl called Christie and Michael is ordered to watch her. Still suffering from the pain of losing Nikita in the suicide mission, he soon forms a bond with this spunky, witty girl. (summary by Swatkat)
De Profundis (Out of the Deep) by Nestra
Michael deals with the events of "Adrian's Garden" and "End Game." (summary provided by Nestra)
It started with a simple, do-it-in-your-sleep kind of a mission. Intel given: contact lost with government research lab. Team responsibilities: enter facility, establish whereabouts of staff, retrieve project info, exit facility, destroy facility. Just your average, every day, Section One mission. Somewhere along, the team begins to suspicion they are on the wrong end of the camera filming a live version of "Return of the Living Dead."
Warning: Do not read this one while alone. Bwahahahahahaha. . . . (summary provided by EllenM)
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An early fanfic, pre-season 2, in which Michael finds and retrieves Nikita after believing her dead after the Shays mission. What will be the price of keeping her alive? (Summary by Jaron)
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Carla meets Michael and Madeline forces Nikita to make a choice: family or friend. Can Nikita make the right choice? (Summary by Jaron)
Dead Men Don't Tell Lies by amw
The author's take on an alternate season five, this story is told with a sparseness of descriptive detail and a good bit of mystery, pulling you into the slightly skewed lives of the otherwise familiar characters that populate the world of LFN. (summary by EllenM)
Set after 'Mercy,' Michael has located and been secretly visiting Nikita, now living in freedom on the 'outside.' He hopes to convince her to come back with him, to a very different lifestyle he means to purchase with a fail-safe bargaining chip in his possession. (summary by EllenM)
December Worries by Alyssandra
Nikita has a secret. And she'll not share it with anyone, least of all a very solicitous Michael. Sensing that his troublesome former recruit is up to some new mischief, Michael decides to take matters in his own hands.
This story is set in a period when Nikita is still the headstrong, naïve girl with a zest for life. If you're in the mood for something sweet and feel-good, you will love this story. (summary by Swatkat)
Decision, The by Tina ==== NC-17
In this final vignette of the arc, Nikita's injuries have healed. Michael and Nikita indulge in some very sensual activities until Michael decides that it's time for them to 'talk'. (summary by Swatkat)
An introspective look into the interwoven thoughts of Michael, Nikita and Operations, toward the end of the first season of LFN. Michael and Nikita gain understanding of each other, and Operations gains understanding of each of them.(summary by EllenM)
Deep by Nikita507 ==== #106 of Serial
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Deep Blood Cover* by Loveroy ==== NC-17 ==== Saved from Internet Limbo - Thanks Justin Ann
Deep in Their Cups by Rosaline ==== Part 3 of 5 part Coffee Series ==== Order of stories: Coffee Shop Down Time, Daily Grind, Deep in Their Cups, Uncertain Grounds and Java Minute.
Arienne walks into the coffee shop with her writing gear, ready to do some more writing. That's when she notices the beautiful blonde woman with a melancholy expression on her face. She recalls her own problems in the recent past, and decides to try and comfort her. (summary by Swatkat)
In the final story in this series, Nikita is furious at Michael for his last betrayal and absolutely refuses to forgive him. Meanwhile, the brash ex-Agency op, Adam Bedford, has just finished his training period. Nikita and Adam are paired in a mission that goes horribly wrong, and Michael is captured. Together, they must now rescue Michael. (summary by Swatkat)
Delicate Balance, A by Delle ==== NC-17
When Nikita fails to return to the van after their mission is called in, Michael puts them both on mandatory refusal in order to find and retrieve her. But Nikita's rescue proves to be only the start of their personal mission, as they seek to discover the mole who has been negatively affecting the success of their missions. (summary by EllenM)
Demotion of Power by Nikita507 ==== #168 of Serial
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Operations is moving up, and he offers Michael the opportunity to succeed him. Of course it wouldn't be Section without a catch, which is-the entire cadre of Section One operatives will be permanently replaced in order for him to work with new people who will know him only as Operations. To Michael, this means he must choose between the two strongest desires of his life- Nikita and becoming Section One's Operations. (summary by EllenM)
Desire* by Debbie Biv ==== NC-17 ==== TR
After a few hectic weeks in Section, Madeline contemplates some down time with Paul. (summary provided by Debbie Biv)
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Inspired by the Eagles' song of the same name and set after the beginning of season three, Michael ponders and Madeline 'tempts.' (summary provided by Ranma=>)
Destiny by Jaron ==== Part 7 of the Library Series - Sequel to The Gift
Michael is killed on a mission and Nikita, Grace and Rene are left to pick up the pieces, only Rene refuses to believe his father is really dead even though Nikita and other operatives witnessed Michael’s death. Violence, angst. (summary provided by Jaron)
Destiny - Part One by Loveroy ==== NC-17 ==== AU
Destiny - Part Two by Loveroy ==== NC-17 ==== AU
It seems that things have started to settle down for Michael and Nikita, and they have finally found happiness in each other. However, their whole world turns upside down when they come to learn the true identity of Nikita's father. (summary by Swatkat)
Destiny - Part Three by Loveroy ==== NC-17 ==== AU
Devil's Whisper by ~Dawn ==== Series ==== Part One of three: Devil's Whisper - Downward Spiral - Tangled Web
The head of the Agency, George, is a very powerful man. Ruthless and demented beyond belief, he is prepared to go any lengths to possess anything he covets - the lives of his subordinates do not matter. He revels in their fear, their suffering.
This time, he has a special mission, and for that, he requires a group of very special operatives. A team is formed combining chosen operatives from different organizations, both terrorist and anti-terrorist. From Section One, Nikita is chosen. Thus, Nikita unwittingly becomes a pawn in a strange power game. One wrong move from her may destroy her, and everyone she cares about. (summary by Swatkat)
In response to Andie's challenge, I whipped up a quick dialogue between Michael and Nikita that hopefully takes you down a strange path. (summary by Ranma=>)
Did you hear the one about the two Psychologists ...? by Nikita507 ==== #102 of Serial
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Dies Irae (Days of Wrath) by Nestra ==== Sequel to "De Profundis." (summary provided by Nestra)
Michael and Nikita plan a way to stay alive after the events of "Adrian's Garden" and "End Game."
Different Mirror, A by Michelle
Different Path, A by Ghost ==== AU
A semi-canonical AU story, set in a quaint bookstore, which brings together two escapees, always and forever destined to meet, in any universe, in any time. Nikita, who escaped from life on the streets to find salvation as a 'poor but happy' bookstore clerk. Michael, a would-be Section escapee on the run, who hides his get-out-of-Section-forever ticket in a brown, leather-bound copy of Dante's Inferno, in that same bookstore. Their chance encounter could lead to a new life together, or it could be merely a moment in time.... .......... (summary provided by EllenM)
Dinner Date, A by Jen ==== Saved from Internet Limbo - Thanks Justin Ann
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Michael as a porn star? While on a mission, Nikita is rejected by the porno producer she was sent to infiltrate, so Michael goes in and is a big hit. Nikita decides she has to protect him, but Michael doesn't want her protection ... from anything. (Summary by Jaron)
Dislocation by Nikita507 ==== #52 of Serial
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Distraction by Ranma=> ==== NC-17
Madeline decides Michael needs some prompting on a slow moving valentine mission and sends in a distraction in an effort to make him force the issue. Who else but Nikita? Will the mission reach closure before Michael is completely distracted? (summary provided by Ranma=>)
Distraction - Bad Hair Day by Wrigley
Another one of those 'unusual' missions that Section assigns to its Top Op. This time, Michael has to pose as a hairdresser. He needs to sharpen his hairdressing skills, and who should be his victim but an unsuspecting Nikita? What follows is utter chaos, and a couple of disastrous haircuts. (summary by Swatkat)
Distraction - Got Milk by Wrigley
An amusing re-telling of a few scenes in the episode 'Charity' from a rather unexpected point of view - that of Nikita's cat. (summary by Swatkat)
Distraction - Merry Little Christmas by Wrigley ==== NC-17 ==== Holiday
It's Christmas time, and Nikita is all dressed up for the occasion. Lights, candles, ornaments - her apartment is decorated to match the festive mood. Only, she's feeling lonely. After all, what is Christmas without Michael? But would he want to spend the evening with her? (summary by Swatkat)
Distraction - Winner Takes All by Wrigley ==== NC-17
A simple pick-up mission in a dance club, an absent SOTW and an audacious bet - this unique combination of events leaves Michael and Nikita thoroughly 'distracted'. If you're looking for something savory and suggestive, this delicious fic is just the one for you. (summary by Swatkat)
Diva Must Die, The by Ursula ==== Humor
What evil lurks in the heart of Martha Stewart and what will Section do to save the world from this insidious mastermind? (summary by ranma=>)
Divided Soul by Katherine Gilbert ==== Episodic
In a mission gone awry, Michael is captured and tortured by SOTW Orlando Perez. Nikita rescues him, only to realise that he's suffering from amnesia. Though the memory-impaired Michael is a HR's dream - with sweet smiles and honest words - Nikita must now find a way to cure him before Section finds out.
This is Katherine's version of the Season Two episode 'Not Was', told in Nikita's and Michael's POVs. (summary by Swatkat)
Do What You Have To Do by Josephine One ==== Heavy Hard Landing spoilers
Domesticity by 
Sometimes she can’t help wondering what it would be like to have a normal life. (Summary provided by Genevieve)
Domino Effect, The by Nikita507 ==== #51 of Serial
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Don't Look Back by MNreign (Marie) ==== Language Warning
A short story written from the other blonde, who took Nikita's place in
Don't Look Down by TrinityLast ==== Part III of Circle of the Gifted Series
Dr. Brian Whicker has a very bad piece of news to deliver - Operations is dying. An old wound has caused irreparable damage to his liver, and now the organ is failing. The only option is a liver transplant, but there is no donor. Operations' only change of survival now is to find his son, Stephen Wolfe, in time. He therefore requests for Nikita's help, and instructs her to take him to a hospital in Switzerland. There's however one slight complication- Michael has received similar instructions as well, only they're from Oversight. (summary by Swatkat)
Doors by Nikita507 ==== Part 4 of 6 part Mia Series ==== Stories are as follows: Mia, Tresspasses, Catharsis, Doors, Imago, and Counter-Transference.
Michael realises that Nikita's appartment is to small for the three of them and decides to get a house for them. Nikita is opposed to the idea until something happens to change her mind. paul and Madeline must transfer one of their level 5 operatives. Who will go? (summary by TruWolf)
Doors of Possibility, The by Kathleen ==== Thanks Signme
Nikita, now head of Center, attends Adam’s High School graduation and watches Michael, Adam and Victoria from a distance, but when Adam sees and realizes who she is he confronts Michael about her. When Michael tells Adam about Nikita he receives some advice that makes him dare to wonder. This story has not been completed or edited by Kathleen, but we have her permission to post it here. (Summary by Signme)
Doppelganger by Trinity ==== Episodic
Ever wondered about Nikita's mysterious lookalike in 'Cat and Mouse'? Who was Abby? How did she get mixed up with Dominic and Red Cell? Well, in this story, Abby tells you all. And in case you're wondering, yes, she also speaks about her 'tryst' with Michael. (summary by Swatkat)
Double Cross by Lorraine ==== NC-17
Set after the Season Three opening arc - Michael has finally learnt to accept the loss of his family, and now he's eager to move on, have a life with Nikita. One fateful evening, Madeline summons him to her office and provides him with an update on Elena and Adam - a new piece of information that leaves him completely crushed. (summary by Swatkat)
Double Date Fantasy by Lorraine
A re-telling of a few events of the Season Two episode 'Double Date', with some missing scenes as well. (summary by Swatkat)
Double Vision by Lorraine ==== NC-17
Dove House by Scorch
A short, almost poetic piece that stimulates more questions than it gives answers. The main question being: has Section One changed its focus from conflicts taking place in the outer world, to conflicts taking place in Section?(summary by EllenM)
Downtime, Sometime by MNreign (Marie) ==== NC-17
Michael treats Nikita to a surprise trip, but will the two lovers be able to stay out of trouble, even on vacation? (summary provided by MNReign)
Downward Spiral by ~Dawn ==== Series ==== Part Two of three: Devil's Whisper - Downward Spiral - Tangled Web
In this sequel to 'Devil's Whisper', George's power games continue. The Council of six members has almost become his own personal army, and he enjoys using them as pawns in all his games. But his most important pawn is definitely Nikita. He watches as she struggles to hold on to her humanity, and eagerly anticipates the day he will finally own her soul. (summary by Swatkat)
Before they ran Section One, Madeline and Paul were under the command of Adrian. When Section's Leader sends Madeline on a particularly nasty Valentine Op, Paul is waiting at home for her. She would prefer her solitude, he wants to comfort - will they be able to find a middle ground? (summary provided by Athena4)
Dragonslayer, The by Jaron ==== Part 4 of the Library Series - Sequel to Sometimes the Dragons are Real
Grace and Rene are against put in jeopardy when they are kidnapped by a man who wants to trap Michael and sell him to the highest bidder. Violence and angst. (summary provided by Jaron)
Dream in the Night, A by Skestral
Michael's last mission was an utter failure. He is unhappy and tired. Things start to go worse for him when he's haunted by strange nightmares about a giant silver wolf and a bloodthirsty hawk attacking him, and a lone Indian woman standing in the middle of a moonlit forest.
Nikita and Michael arrive at Las Vegas as a married couple to investigate the happenings in a Native American casino by the name of Cha La Gi, which is suspected of having ties with Red Cell. Everything becomes even more interesting as Michael comes face to face with Moon Dancer, the very woman in his dreams. (summary by Swatkat)
Nikita and Michael share a moment or two of beauty. (summary provided by Nestra)
Dreaming of Forever... by Athena4 ==== Spoilers for Beyond The Pale
During their night together at Michael's cabin, he and Nikita ponder the events which have led them here. They think of the future as they take turns watching the other sleep. As she witnesses his nightmare, Michael reveals to Nikita in slumber what he can not in the light of day. (summary provided by Athena4)
Frustrated by Michael's constant refusal to speak to her, Nikita chooses to handle things herself. She obtains his address from Birkoff, and pays Michael a visit. Set after the Jurgen arc. (summary by Swatkat)
Dreams of Freedom by Katherine Gilbert ==== Episodic
A peek into Lisa Fanning's mind during the episode 'Obsessed' as she writes in her journal. (summary by Swatkat)
Dress, The by Nikita507 ==== #73 of Serial
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Drip...drip...drip... by Scorch ==== Bathtub Challenge
A lovely missing scene set between the bathtub scene and Nikita’s confrontation with Madeline in ‘Third Party Rip-off’ where Nikita lies alone in the bathtub and reflects upon their current situation. (summary by Swatkat)
Duck Blind by Mln
Someone is sending unauthorized transmissions from within Section. Is it just a computer glitch, or is it something worse, something that can leave the Section exposed to the outside world? Sleek, fast-paced with a couple of scenes that the HRs would probably kill to see on-screen, this is one of the stories that make you wonder why TPTB didn’t recruit the fanfic authors to write scripts for the show. (summary by Swatkat) ==== Hear Hear (added by ranma=>)
Duet For Duress by Anya ==== Episodic
Dust at the Feet of Galatea by Shrift
A short, Michael POV of the "office scene" in No One Lives Forever. (Summary by Shrift)
