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Ellie/Abby

Ellie Williams/Abby Anderson

The complex relationship between Ellie Williams and Abby Anderson, two characters bound by tragedy and the cycle of revenge.

18,000 works

What is Ellie/Abby?

Ellie/Abby is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Ellie Williams and Abby Anderson from The Last of Us. With over 18,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.

Why fans love Ellie/Abby

The enemies-to-lovers potential and the idea of healing from shared trauma makes for powerful emotional storytelling.

Most Popular Ellie/Abby Fanfics

The highest-rated Ellie/Abby stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.

1

Don't wake me up

by Jane_Daw

During their final, lethal confrontation on a Santa Barbara beach, Ellie and Abby find themselves in a world where the outbreak never occurred. Stripped of the environments that defined them and trapped inside their teenage bodies, they are the only two people who carry the memory of a lifetime of a

38 kudos 18,949 words ~76 min read Explicit
Alternate Universe - Pre-Outbreak Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
2

Rabid Wolf

by Ursa_99

Ellie moves from her crouching position, “Forgive me father” “God forgives many of his lost sheep, most can go to the light. Even with all their sins in this life” Ellie holds up the end of the rope, the last restraint dangling in her fingers.Prut’s eyes widen fliting to the wall, back to the rope a

10 kudos 2,973 words ~12 min read Explicit
This was a LOT darker than I originally thought it be also it was supposed to be a one shot Hurt
3

Redemption Song

by proxyb1tch

The Fireflies were still somewhere in California, so close she could almost see their symbol spray painted on a wall. It was burnt in some deep part of her mind since the first time she had seen it as a child. “I'll be there… to watch your back” Ellie imperceptibly bit her lower lip and Abby noticed

120 kudos 61,645 words ~247 min read Explicit
alternative ending Slow Burn Enemies to Lovers
4

I Love You So (Please Let Me Go)

by MagicSchoolbusDropout08

When an Omega is in severe distress, it's obvious - they become unable to eat, their scent shifts into something achingly sweet, and their throat punches out mournful chirps, all designed to attract pack members and mates to the Omega's aid, designed for the pack to spoon-feed and carry and cuddle a

529 kudos 42,341 words ~170 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Ellie Needs a Hug (The Last of Us) Hurt Ellie (The Last of Us) Ellie Angst (The Last of Us)
5

And I'll fear no evil because I'm blind to it all

by moosecles_01

Where Abby's group doesn't make it to the lodge.Abby makes it to Jackson after a close call with the horde, and Ellie is put in charge of showing her the ropes whilst she recovers.

36 kudos 17,276 words ~70 min read Explicit
Not Canon Compliant Slow Burn Useless Lesbians
6

The Cost of Living (Ellabs)

by NovaLupin0612

Ellie and Abby (TLOU) college roommates AU In a fit of rage, Ellie declares that she will be bringing a girlfriend to the next family Christmas, defying her homophobic grandparents. The only issue is, of course, that Ellie doesn't have a girlfriend. Abby has been Ellie's roomate for nearly 2 years a

118 kudos 49,526 words ~199 min read Mature
Alternate Universe - College/University Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Friends to Lovers
7

Pack Tactics

by MothToFlames

Joel was supposed to take Ellie to the Fireflies and walk away. But he couldn't do it. He slaughtered his way through the SLC hospital to save Ellie. But then Abby changed everything. Joel died in the Firefly hospital, leaving behind a broken group of teenagers. The Salt Lake Crew add Ellie to their

52 kudos 35,009 words ~141 min read Explicit
Rivals to Lovers Unhealthy Relationships Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
8

rain on the roof

Complete

by Renegade_Reaper

Ellie was a little squirrelly, Abby was noticing. It was a product of how she was raised — this she was sure of.***the girls say i love you for the first time :3

21 kudos 1,201 words ~5 min read General Audiences
Minor Joel/Tess (The Last of Us) Love Confessions Falling In Love
9

Royally Fucked

by Bookworm1313

Ellie's face twisted in a mix of pain and pleasure as her panties bunched between her legs and hit her clit so perfectly it almost hurt. She couldn’t believe that fully clothed she could be in this much pleasure. Hell, Abby wasn’t even inside her or touching her bare. This was a whole new level and

16 kudos 3,403 words ~14 min read Explicit
Alternate Universe - Fantasy Arranged Marriage Secret Relationship
10

Silver Springs

by Sarcastic_Strawberry

Two sides of the same coin, two women chasing whispers of immunity. One looking for community, one looking for absolution. Or, Four years post-canon, Ellie and Abby are both Fireflies. Different states, different bases, same information: there are other immune people.

136 kudos 97,556 words ~391 min read Mature
POV Ellie (The Last of Us) POV Abby (The Last of Us) Enemies to Friends to Lovers
11

No Turning Back

by endureandsurvive3

Nothing beat the adrenaline rush Abby felt every time she set a new personal best and saw her name climb the D1 rankings. That is, until the rookie showed up and pushed her to the limit. OR Ellabs track and field rivals to lovers

58 kudos 24,222 words ~97 min read Explicit
Rivals to Lovers Eventual Smut Eventual Romance
12

Getting Killed

by thetormentedsoulofamultislopshipper

"there were countless other immune subjects FEDRA used in their experiments.” He has no tone in voice. She reaches ahead and flips the page over to another blank, with only the small capital font placed delicately in the centre. “Not anymore.” ELLIE WILLIAMS.   ___  The Fireflies are still searching

74 kudos 58,566 words ~235 min read Not Rated
Slow Burn Post-Canon Fireflies (The Last of Us)
13

A lesson in patience

by Bookworm1313

Ellie’s eyes lit up as Abby’s hands trailed down to her own belt. She slid the leather off with a slight whip as it came free. Ellie’s mouth watered with the thought of what was under Abby’s pants. She hadn’t forgotten about the harness she had seen under Abby’s clothes earlier. Her dreams were shor

25 kudos 2,819 words ~12 min read Not Rated
Teasing Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Dom Abby (The Last of Us)
14

can i make it any more obvious?

Complete

by Renegade_Reaper

"Emo." Abby repeats slowly, rolling the word around in her mouth. It still tastes foreign even the second time she'd said it.Lev rolls his eyes. "Yes," he insists. "It's a thing!"***Lev is experimenting with his style. Abby gets more than she bargained for in the Hot Topic employee with pretty green

39 kudos 5,529 words ~23 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Alternate Universe - No Cordyceps Outbreak (The Last of Us) Emo
15

You've changed, I think I like it

by Bookworm1313

Ellie scowled. “Oh, now that’s a pretty face,” Abby teased which made Ellie’s cheeks flush a light pink. “It’s a shame you’re still with that Dina girl.” Abby said. Her fingers came up to brush Ellie’s hair behind her ear. Ellie doesn’t correct her. Doesn’t say that Dina and her broke up three month

33 kudos 5,322 words ~22 min read Not Rated
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Ellie is a waitress Ellie is a Mess (The Last of Us)
16

Won't you cry for me, baby?

Complete

by Bookworm1313

"Honey, sweetie, baby, lovely girl. I want to do this for you. And if you don't have the words then maybe you can show me whatever it was you were watching that made you think of wanting to try this? Hmm? Is that easier than words, honey?"Abby always had a way of calming Ellie down. Something in her

31 kudos 3,018 words ~13 min read Explicit
Face-Sitting Praise Kink Sub Ellie (The Last of Us)
17

Our days are numbered

by det395

“I’m the girl, I’m the one you want!” “What the hell’s she talking about?” someone asks. “Look at me!” Ellie shouts, and the girl finally meets her eyes. “Yeah, you fucking remember me, don’t pretend you don’t, Abby." ───After stumbling upon Abby torturing Joel in the lodge, Ellie offers he

582 kudos 79,807 words ~320 min read Explicit
Canon Divergence - The Last of Us Part II (Video Game) Canon-Typical Violence Blood and Injury
18

Weigh Me Down

Complete

by Sickly_butch

Ellie and Abby are roommates who like to go to the gym together!!…. Oh and they fuck.

17 kudos 1,611 words ~7 min read Not Rated
Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Roommates to Lovers roommates and lovers
19

Sweating bullets

by Imcaughtinatrance

Ellie runs off after being stuck in the foster care system for her entire life and goes on a very violent adventure.

2 kudos 3,350 words ~14 min read Mature
Crossover Canon-Typical Violence Mentions of Rape
20

thin ice

by willowbent

While navigating college on a hockey scholarship, Ellie isn’t worried about much but her failing relationship and the upcoming semifinals. As long as she can remain a somewhat decent girlfriend, she should be fine, right? Maybe so, if the infamous Abby Anderson didn’t reign hell on the national titl

71 kudos 10,185 words ~41 min read Mature
Alternate Universe - Hockey Alternate Universe - No Cordyceps Outbreak (The Last of Us) Rivals with Benefits

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ellie/Abby mean?

Ellie/Abby is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Ellie Williams and Abby Anderson. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.

How many Ellie/Abby fics are on AO3?

There are over 18,000 Ellie/Abby fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.

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