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5A Face You Know » by
Tastymuffinwop
Takes place shortly after Episode 10 at Alice's birthday party. AU from that point on. Leading up to eventual Hei/Misaki. Inspired by tsuki llama
Darker than BLACK, M, English, Romance & Suspense, chapters: 3, words: 5k+, favs: 4, follows: 9, updated: 2/2 published: 7/20/2021, Hei, M. Kirihara
38Amnesia by
Collateral-Damage666
A fight against another Contractor ends up being more than Hei can handle and he finishes the battle with more than just physical wounds to show for it. He doesn't remember his past, his name, his powers. All he knows is that he's different.
Darker than BLACK, T, English, Adventure & Romance, words: 34, favs: 38, follows: 62, updated: 11/23/2023 published: 1/22/2012, Hei, M. Kirihara
66After the Red Sunset » by
Leashed Imagination
Set after the events of Red Giant over Eastern Europe, November 11 is tasked with investigating BK-201 and the organization for which he works. However, November finds himself intrigued by a seemingly harmless Chinese exchange student. Eventual November 11/Hei.
Darker than BLACK, T, English, chapters: 32, words: 125k+, favs: 51, follows: 52, updated: 7/24/2022 published: 5/9/2020, [Hei, November 11] April, M. Kirihara
14Saved by the Cat » by
SomebodyLost
Wary yet intrigued with their coworker's latest behavior, Huang indulges Mao's curiosity. The consequences of that action changes the course of the future. [Distractions AU]
Darker than BLACK, T, English, Suspense & Friendship, chapters: 4, words: 11k+, favs: 7, follows: 13, updated: 1/7/2022 published: 9/2/2019, Hei, Yin, Mao, Huang
8Equivalent Exchange » by
StreakingHerculobus
A continuation of Gemini and an interpretation: Hei finds himself at the mercy of the gate, and Misaki does her best to save him.
Darker than BLACK, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, chapters: 2, words: 5k+, favs: 5, follows: 11, updated: 8/8/2021 published: 5/11/2021, Hei, Yin, M. Kirihara
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The Test by
tsuki-llama
The Office #24. Misaki has some potentially surprising news for Hei. Takes place immediately following The Shifu.
Darker than BLACK, K, English, words: 1k+, favs: 17, follows: 8, 6/20/2021, [Hei, M. Kirihara]
165Under The Mask » by
FireCacodemon
November 11 finds BK-201 all beaten and blood covered. Instead of capturing BK-201, November 11 decides to nurse BK-201 back to his perfect condition. Discovering BK-201 more he feels attracted to the contractor, in more ways than one. November 11xHei, YAOI!
Darker than BLACK, T, English, Mystery & Romance, chapters: 34, words: 52k+, favs: 142, follows: 161, updated: 1/12/2021 published: 12/30/2013, [Hei, November 11]
168Sacrifices » by
tsuki-llama
Official sequel to Distractions (Lost in Translation). After thwarting the Syndicate's attempt to eradicate contractors in the Tokyo Explosion, Hei is forced to flee the country with a price on his head, while Misaki is left to deal with the fallout - alone.
Darker than BLACK, T, English, Crime & Drama, chapters: 24, words: 92k+, favs: 91, follows: 96, updated: 12/11/2020 published: 11/22/2016, [Hei, M. Kirihara] Kanami I., Y. Hōrai
4Paradox Key - Anniversary by
Dear4Life
7 years after Misaki and Hei's interaction with Izanami. They try to celebrate their anniversary, but unforeseen events prevent them. Will Hei be able to keep his family safe?
Darker than BLACK, T, English, Suspense & Mystery, words: 4k+, favs: 5, follows: 6, 7/12/2020, [Hei, M. Kirihara] Mao
59Moonstone » by
Bleu Tsuki
The Syndicate has a change in heart once they realize the full monetary potential of the gate. No longer desiring the complete eradication of all contractors and dolls, they focus their efforts on trying to right the wrongs of the past. Hei/Misaki
Darker than BLACK, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 22, words: 70k+, favs: 26, follows: 28, updated: 7/3/2020 published: 3/18/2020, [Hei, M. Kirihara] November 11, April
2Darker than BLACK: A contractor who loved » by
Royalmars
How would you describe love? Painful, happy, joyous or even sad perhaps? To a contractor it is simply a waste of time, an obstacle in life that prevents you from becoming stronger, from progressing. But, to this contractor it is everything and she will give everything she has for her new love. [M for sexual scenes, mature language and detailed violence]
Darker than BLACK, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 9, words: 10k+, favs: 8, follows: 6, updated: 1/24/2020 published: 10/24/2018, Hei, Yin, M. Kirihara, OC
9A Dangerous Game » by
DarklyDreamingLupin
Misaki and BK-201 had been playing cat and mouse for too long. What happens when the tenacious Chief of section 4 discovers the identity of her "favorite" contractor? Set during season 1 because it's the most fun, deviates a little bit from canon obviously, rated M for later chapters.
Darker than BLACK, M, English, Romance & Adventure, chapters: 6, words: 24k+, favs: 23, follows: 34, updated: 8/15/2019 published: 7/13/2018, Hei, M. Kirihara
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Carve Something Out by
Omnicat
Hei would do anything to protect his sister and he doesn't care if anybody else understands that. (That's a lie. He wishes, more than anything, that Pai herself could to understand.) / or: Hei is raped in front of Pai. She doesn't see what the big deal is.
Darker than BLACK, M, English, Angst & Family, words: 2k+, favs: 7, follows: 1, 3/1/2019, Hei, Pai
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Many Hands Make Light Work by
Omnicat
From a certain point of view, Hei is just a walking, talking phone charger with an appetite. His coworkers at Section Four notice. Hei almost wishes they didn't. Almost. / a 'Hei Joins Section Four' AU
Darker than BLACK, K+, English, Humor & Friendship, words: 4k+, favs: 90, follows: 20, 5/31/2017, Hei, M. Kirihara, M. Ōtsuka
18Rolled-up » by
blodwite
In which Hei is arrested by Chief Misaki Kirihara.
Darker than BLACK, M, English, Sci-Fi, chapters: 2, words: 2k+, favs: 42, follows: 66, updated: 6/13/2016 published: 5/18/2016, Hei, M. Kirihara
2The Black Spirit » by
FireCacodemon
Set in an AU. Misaki moves into apartment 2-0-2, right next door to the Shengshun twins who are two interesting individuals in themselves. Rumours around Tokyo say that there's a secret guardian which rises when the Tokyo Police fail to capture the criminal, people turn to the Black Spirit. The figure of hope shrouded in mystery. What does the Black Spirit want? Hei x Misaki x Li.
Darker than BLACK, T, English, Friendship & Crime, chapters: 4, words: 14k+, favs: 12, follows: 15, updated: 9/4/2015 published: 11/23/2014, [Hei, M. Kirihara]
2A Moment Into The River of Time by
A.J. Sawyer
An alternative one - shot that is set during season 1. A moment when both of them, Hei and Misaki, are together with no masks, no lies and no doubts. Just a moment into the river of time...
Darker than BLACK, T, English, Romance, words: 1k+, favs: 9, follows: 2, 7/22/2015
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Enemies in Love » by
xMoonlightDarknessx
Misaki Kirihara has been working non-stop on many cases, including the one revolved around the infamous contractor BK-201. Not only has work occupied her mind, but a certain Chinese exchange student named Li has as well. Little does she know that the same innocent young man is in fact her enemy. But what will happen between them? Will the love they feel change their destiny?
Darker than BLACK, T, English, Romance & Suspense, chapters: 25, words: 44k+, favs: 73, follows: 59, updated: 2/21/2015 published: 10/1/2014, Hei, M. Kirihara
12Just This Night by
Dreams of Faith
"All right Hei. How long are you planning on holding me?" she asked, her eyes trailing up to look at the impassive mask. The face behind the mask continued to look forward as he replied. "Just for tonight," he said softly, his voice almost tender. "Then you can try to capture me again tomorrow." (Hei/Misaki pairing. So far one-shot. Might add other chapters. Suggestive themes)
Darker than BLACK, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, words: 5k+, favs: 39, follows: 16, 1/1/2015, Hei, M. Kirihara
8The Words That Carve Our Lives » by
TedTheTalkingPotato
Drabbles/oneshots/prompts revolving around the pairing November 11/Hei.
Darker than BLACK, T, English, chapters: 6, words: 4k+, favs: 35, follows: 24, updated: 11/3/2014 published: 7/27/2013, Hei, November 11