Lloydpierce Stories

In the wake of tragedy, John Dutton struggles to keep his fractured family together after the sudden death of his wife, Evelyn. His children, each dealing with their own grief, grow distant, leaving John to face the emptiness of the ranch alone. But when Lucille "Lucy" Pierce arrives, a strong-willed woman with a work ethic to rival the toughest cowboys, she begins to heal more than just the land. Over the years, Lucy becomes a steady presence, offering support to John's children, and her bond with them deepens. John's feelings for Lucy grow as well, torn between the love he still holds for Evelyn and the undeniable connection he shares with Lucy. On Lucy's 34th birthday, John brings home a troubled teenager named Rip, a boy who's lost everything and needs a place to belong. As Lucy takes Rip in, their bond as a family strengthens, but John's unspoken love for Lucy hangs in the air, unacknowledged yet ever present. In the unforgiving Montana wilderness, they find healing, love, and the courage to move forward-together.

Gracie Dutton. Seven years old. courageous, a real explorer. but also the baby which means she is under constant watch. If not by her father or brother by Rip or one of the cowboys. The problem is Gracie know to get into trouble I mean what kid wouldn't now watch as this cowgirl puts them cowboys to shame.

Evelyn thought she could outrun her past. Instead, it followed her all the way to the gates of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Scarred inside and out, she's taken in by Rip and the bunkhouse-where the rules are strict, the work is backbreaking, and second chances don't come easy. She pushes back at every turn, testing Rip's patience and Lloyd's steady hand. But as she's forced into the rhythm of the ranch-early mornings, check-ins, and hard-earned trust-Evelyn finds herself caught between breaking apart and finally belonging. The Dutton Ranch is no place for weakness. And if Evelyn wants to survive here, she'll have to fight harder than she ever has before-not just against the outside world, but against herself. Gritty, raw, and deeply emotional, Scars Under the Montana Sky explores survival, scars, and the unexpected family you find when the world gives up on you.

Willow carries the silence of her past like a shadow. Taken from her home and broken by a world that stole her voice, she finds herself at the Dutton Ranch-where hard work, grit, and unlikely bonds begin to mend what was shattered. Under Rip's stern protection and Lloyd's quiet steadiness, Willow slowly learns to trust again. But healing is never easy. Between the watchful eyes of CPS, memories that linger like scars, and the pull of her Native roots, every step forward feels like a battle. In the wide Montana sky, Willow's story becomes one of survival, chosen family, and the slow rediscovery of her own strength.

Cassidy was a ghost before the Duttons found her-barely seventeen, all scars and silence, with no record of her existence before age five. She doesn't speak of where she came from. But when Rip Wheeler stumbles across her on the edge of the ranch, bleeding and half-conscious, he brings her back-against every instinct but one: protect her. What begins as a reluctant act of mercy turns into something deeper as the Duttons start unraveling the truth. Cassidy's file, pulled by Jamie, reveals a history soaked in horror-sealed hospital records, sterilization at thirteen, SA reports, forced silence by the system, and a father among her abusers. She was supposed to disappear. She didn't. Now, the Dutton Ranch becomes more than just a place to heal. It becomes a battleground for Cassidy's survival, and maybe... her redemption. But healing isn't quiet. It's angry. It's raw. And it's coming for everyone who ever hurt her. ⚠️ Trigger Warnings: This fanfiction contains graphic references to childhood sexual abuse, trafficking, rape, self-harm, forced sterilization, eating disorders, PTSD, mental health struggles, violence, and systemic failure. While not all scenes are shown in graphic detail, the themes are intense, realistic, and emotionally heavy throughout. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

A caseworker shows up at the ranch one day. John Dutton is caught off guard but reminded of a promise he made to a friend long ago. the girl's late grandfather, an old cowboy who once rode for the Yellowstone. Bounced through foster care since she was little. Learned to rely on herself only. Comes from a background of neglect and abuse. She's placed temporarily at the ranch-nobody expects her to last long. She's mouthy with Rip. But Lloyd? She softens around him. He's patient, gentle, and doesn't push, and slowly becomes the first person she lets herself trust.

She came to the Dutton Ranch carrying scars no one could see-and a few they could. This is the story of a girl who survived the worst and walked back into the fire, daring it to burn her again. Under John Dutton's roof, there are rules. Under Rip Wheeler's watch, there's order. And under Lloyd's quiet eyes, there's a chance at healing-if she can just let someone in. But ranch life doesn't stop for pain. And the only way out is through. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of trauma, abuse, self-harm, and recovery. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

Sixteen-year-old Sadie Dutton, daughter of Lee Dutton, was born with rebellion in her veins. For generations, John Dutton has forbidden his family from stepping into the rodeo arena - too dangerous, too reckless, too costly. But Sadie refuses to be caged by her grandfather's rules. Trading cattle drives for bronc rides, Sadie sneaks into the PRCA circuit, determined to carve out a legacy of her own. With Lloyd as her quiet mentor, Jimmy as her unlikely ally, and Rip as her unwilling protector, Sadie's double life becomes harder to hide. Family loyalty, bruised pride, and the relentless eight-second clock collide in a story of grit, defiance, and what it really means to carry the Dutton name.

Sixteen-year-old Spencer is used to being invisible - the outcast girl with stitched-up arms, a skull-crowned black hat, and scars no one wants to talk about. After being left behind on her grandfather's neighboring ranch and blamed for the violent death of her parents, Spencer has learned to keep her head down, trust no one, and survive alone. But everything begins to shift when the Dutton crew arrives for branding season. Rip, Lloyd, Walker, and the rest of the Yellowstone ranch hands slowly unravel the walls she's built, one hard-earned moment at a time. As the truth of her past begins to surface - including a devastating betrayal by her brother - Spencer must face the pain she's buried, the fear she's lived with, and the question she's never dared to ask: What if she's worth saving after all? ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of childhood trauma, sexual assault, self-harm, PTSD, suicidal ideation, and emotional abuse. Reader discretion is strongly advised. The story is written with sensitivity and care, and focuses on healing, chosen family, and survival.

When ten-year-old Ruby loses both her parents in Texas, she's sent to live with the grandfather she never knew-John Dutton. The Yellowstone ranch is nothing like home. The land is harder, the rules sharper, and the family name carries a weight Ruby isn't sure she wants. But blood ties don't give her much choice. As Ruby learns to navigate the Dutton world, she finds unlikely allies in Rip, Lloyd, and Walker-men as rough as the country they work, but steady as bedrock. Between grief, family secrets, and the unforgiving Montana land, Ruby must figure out if she's strong enough to carve her place in a family built on survival. Because at Yellowstone, you don't get to choose the fight. You only choose whether or not you stand.

Wyatt Pierce- every cowboy's dream and every daddy's nightmare. In other words, she'll break your colt, and steal your son's and daughter's hearts. Growing up on Yellowstone gave the girl a hell of a charm and an unbreakable wit. Here, she returns home after 8 years away on a run of the west coast. Fathers, godfathers, brothers, sisters and uncles are joyous in her return home- but not old assholes who can't seem to lose a grudge or a crush. But now she fits into those big girl boots, will perspectives change? **Hi! I'm aware this doesn't exactly fit the exact Yellowstone timeline. Please allow it. Hehe. I own the character of Wyatt Pierce. I do not own the characters created by John Linson and Taylor Sheridan**

Born with the weight of the Yellowstone name, Evelyn Grace Dutton was raised in the dust and blood of the ranch, taught that loyalty is worth killing for-and dying for. At seventeen, she rides harder, ropes faster, and mouths off sharper than most men twice her age. But when enemies of the Duttons strike at her directly, Evelyn is dragged into the darkest fight of her life. Kidnapped, scarred, and furious, she refuses to be a victim. Under the watchful eyes of her father Lee, Rip Wheeler, and the bunkhouse crew, she claws her way back-armed with a knife, a stubborn streak, and a new understanding of what survival really costs. In Montana, every brand comes with blood, and Evelyn's about to spill hers... or theirs.

18-year-old Sawyer Dutton was born to ride. Raised on grit, whiskey logic, and Dutton pride, she was one of the youngest female riders to ever go pro-chasing PBR dreams with JB Mauney as her coach and mentor. But one wreck changed everything. A career-threatening ride at the Fort Worth Finals leaves her broken-physically and mentally. A shattered femur. A TBI. And worse-time. Time to think, doubt, and question everything she thought made her... her. Now back at the Yellowstone, Sawyer has to face a truth no Dutton ever wants to admit: she's scared. Of the bull. Of the silence. Of never being the girl who once stood in an arena and made 2,000 pounds of fury look like a dance partner. But with JB pushing her from the sidelines, Rip refusing to let her wallow, and Beth reminding her that Duttons don't quit-they evolve-Sawyer must decide if she'll fight her way back... ...or learn to live without the ride. This fic was inspired by a conversation with @nyraapologist and our shared obsession with bull riding, JB Mauney, and emotional recovery arcs. Sawyer is a tribute to every girl who's been thrown hard and had to crawl back up again-bloody, bruised, and still full of fire. Featuring JB as her mentor, Beth & Rip as her foundation, and the raw edge of the rodeo world-this one's got grit, heart, and dust in its veins.

Five-year-old June Louise Colby - nicknamed Junebug - is the wild, foul-mouthed, pony-saddling daughter of Teeter and Colby. Born with dirt in her boots and fight in her bones, Junebug rules the Dutton Ranch with her cowboy hat, her one-liners, and her tiny fists. But when Junebug is diagnosed with leukemia, the entire ranch family - Rip, Beth, Kayce, Carter, Lloyd, Walker, and John Dutton - rally around her through sickness, stubbornness, and strength. From hospital hallways to the stars over Montana, Junebug's journey is one of grit, love, and the kind of courage only a cowgirl can carry. She's loud. She's wild. She's tougher than cancer. And she's not done yet This is a story about love, resilience, and the fiercest little cowboy the Yellowstone ranch has ever known. @LerahRoberts471

Shiloh came to the Dutton Ranch carrying scars no one could see and stories no one dared to ask about. She wasn't looking for redemption-just a place to disappear. But the ranch doesn't let anyone fade quietly. Through grit, pain, and the kind of love forged in fire, Shiloh finds family in the most unlikely of places. Cowboys, chaos, and quiet arms become her world. But not all battles are visible, and some weights... prove too heavy to bear. A raw, emotional journey of trauma, healing, found family-and the heartbreaking cost of silence.

Sixteen-year-old Sawyer Lane didn't come to the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch looking for redemption - she came to survive. Scarred, stubborn, and carrying more ghosts than years, she's the daughter of a ranch hand who blames her for everything that ever went wrong. She used to ride rodeo, used to break colts, used to believe in something like freedom. But when Rip and Lloyd see past her sharp edges, and a quiet cowboy named Rowan starts pushing her buttons - and protecting her heart - Sawyer is pulled into a world of grit, loyalty, and bloodlines that don't have to be by birth. She's not here to be saved. She's here to fight her way back. Even if that means fire. Even if that means the brand. And when her past comes hunting, Sawyer doesn't run. She rides straight into it.

When Lloyd Pierce's five-year-old granddaughter Harper is left on the steps of the Yellowstone, he finds himself facing a world he never thought he'd know-raising a child. Bruised, wary, and nearly silent, Harper carries the weight of neglect and fear. But on the ranch, among horses and cowboys, she begins to find her voice. With Beth's sharp protection, Rip's quiet watch, and John's steady hand, Harper slowly carves out a place in a rough world. And Lloyd-an old cowboy who never thought he'd have a legacy-realizes that sometimes, family comes when you least expect it. Grit, family, loyalty, and second chances-the Yellowstone way.