Some years ago, Europe once again fell into the deadly grip of war. When tiny, vulnerable Belgium decided to implement a draft, none other than Tintin, boy reporter, was called to fight for something he never believed in. He's finally come home, but can life for him and his friends ever truly go back to what it was before? Told through Haddock's eyes. Established character death.

After the Alph-Art affair, Tintin retained an amicable friendship with Miss Martine. Their respective notions about the true nature of their relationship, however, may slightly differ. Established Haddock/Tintin; one-sided Martine/Tintin

Tintin and the Captain should have been taking the time they had to rest to do just that, but thoughts and emotions rarely pay attention to schedules. Amidst the terrors of the Tibetan mountains, certain feelings are brought forward at last.

A winter's day brings reflection from Tintin and warmth from those close to him.

"So went the fairy-tale legend of the fearless reporter and the loyal sea captain: after countless wild adventures, they had fallen for one another, star-crossed true love, and they would live happily ever after…" 500-word drabble. Established character death, Tintin/Haddock

As far as the rest of the world was concerned, they were the best of friends, nothing more and nothing less; but when Tintin and Captain Haddock receive yet another surprise visit from Bianca Castafiore, they come to realize that some things cannot stay hidden forever.

Tintin's musings on his identity. Drabblish. Mentioned Tintin/Haddock.

An impromptu late-night party at Marlinspike Hall leaves Captain Haddock even more inebriated than usual, and he's got a thing or two to tell his best friend. The question is, is he aware of what he's saying, and will he remember any of it in the morning?