Stargate Atlantis Recs

[thegrrrl2002]

It seems like a lot of new folks are discovering Stargate Atlantis and in particular, the oh-so slashy love between Sheppard/McKay. Which is especially nice since early on there were folks who were convinced that there was nothing at all slashy about the show. And some even wondered where we were getting all our porny ideas from. ::blinks:: Granted, the slashiest of the eps are just starting to show in the US, so I suppose it's understandable.

I think it's a good time to rec some of my favorite Sheppard/McKay stories, ones that have been around for a while, and shouldn't be overlooked. And also, maybe some stories that are pretty new and shouldn't be overlooked, either. I'm sure I've missed some must-reads, because I'm a big ole dorkbrain. Please let me know if I have. I will add them to the list.

Invulnerable, by kylielee1000. The hummus argument? Cracks me up every time. And, uh, the hot sex is good, too. If Kylie doesn't write more Sheppard/McKay soon I'm going to start whining. I'm just sayin'.

Perception, by gigitrek. Cranky, reluctant Rodney, smirky John and Gigi's wonderful sense of humor. What more could a grrrl ask for? (Other than for Gigi to write more Atlantis fic).

Battle Hymn of the Republic by munchkinott. John, Rodney, and some tall grass. I laughed like a loon, and then promptly melted.

The Sixth Day, by mmmchelle. "It all started with Rodney's nipples." How can you resist a fic that begins with that line? I love the way she writes them, so warm, there's a lovely connection between them, and the dialog, even when they're discussing something awkward, always rings true.

Verb, Transitive, by kageygirl. Oooh, Kagey gets grammatical. Kinky. Seriously, though, this is a truly lovely fic, with fabulous characterization. She gets them just right.

Balcony Sessions, by maching_monkey. Okay, yes, this series isn't finished yet, ::glares:: but it's so wonderful, with all the angst and the longing and woo, action and adventure! Good, juicy stuff. Now Leah, go and finish it, okay?

Fucking Right, by amireal. A post-Sanctuary fic. Funny, very funny, and wicked sexy. And I just love what's going on inside of Rodney's head.

Scar Tissue, by coreopsis. This wonderful fic is a sequel to "Hello Timebomb", which should also be read. "I wanted to and I thought you wanted to and we were having a moment..." John frowned. "We were having a moment, weren't we?" ::loves:: She just nails these characters. And then they nail each other.

Prisoner of the Hot Gay Sex, by anonymous. Spoilers for "Sanctuary". The title says it all. *g* Incredibly hot, funny, and Rodney, could you be any cuter?

Referencing Gilbert Ryle, by brighidestone. A beautiful, poignant fic about John, Rodney and love. And aliens.

Complicated, by danvers. Spoilers for "Sanctuary". "Oh look, it's Atlantis's favorite metrosexual." I laughed, I sighed, I 'awww'ed. And was in awe, of the marvelous dialog and humor and storytelling and yeah, all the good stuff.

Okay, now tell me which ones I missed. *g*

Comments

[ex-danvers514.livejournal.com]

Okay, now tell me which ones I missed. *g*

The stuff that you wrote ;-)

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

::pokes:: Oh right. ::eyeroll::

Flatterer, you. Don't think I didn't notice that you've rec'd me on your website--you are the sweetest thing ever. Thank you.

[ex-danvers514.livejournal.com]

I don't have a rec list. It's a hit list of all the people I'm going get rid of with mind bullets ;-)

[blinkiesays.livejournal.com]

Okay, now tell me which ones I missed.

How about Proof by Contradiction (http://www.livejournal.com/users/astolat/79130.html) by astolat ?

(The other half of this lj friended you a while ago for your J/D, which strangely lead to my newfound obsession with McShep... So, uh, thank you. Heh.)

[wickdzoot.livejournal.com]

Sex? Later, by 'chelle, too. Brain-melting and weirdly, crankily, hotly sweet.

[wickdzoot.livejournal.com]

I love her writing, and I enjoyed this a lot, but Rodney was just...a little more shrill than he actually is? Lovely, lovely, and the hickey scene had me melted and laughing too.

[kageygirl.livejournal.com]

Yeah, what danvers said. Where's the Grrrlfic? ::cheeky::

Bright Ideas, by alyse?

Circe, by sinbrat?

There's more, I'm sure, but I must pretend to work now. *eg*

[kageygirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, wait, I cleverly intuited the element all your recs have in common.

Porn.

Silly I.

::giggles::

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Yeah, and your point is?

:P

[mmmchelle.livejournal.com]

Alyse's "Counterpoint"

kagey's "The Heart of the Matter"

[destina.livejournal.com]

And some even wondered where we were getting all our porny ideas from.

And some of us still do. *g* Can't read the porn. Just can't! I feel so bad, 'cause I love me some porn. But not with these two. *hides eyes* I can read snark, tho. Snark is good.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

strangely lead to my newfound obsession with McShep... So, uh, thank you.

You're very welcome.*g* So happy (and flattered!) to have snared another one.

And yes, I did enjoy that fic, although I do agree with 'zoot on some of the characterization issues. But it had some truly wonderful moments.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oooh yes. I was so torn for my 'chelle rec. I loved that one, too, but the nipples won out.

It was a close call. *g*

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I knew I'd miss good ones. But this is good, everyone will do my research for me and then I can just gather up my results.

Why didn't I think of this sooner?

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

How about porny snark?

Or snarky porn?

And look, now you've gotten John all confused.

[wickdzoot.livejournal.com]

Totally. But I can't choose between them....

[wickdzoot.livejournal.com]

He is cute when he's confused. Just as Rodney's adorable when having his science oriented geekgasms

[kageygirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, just that I recced not-porn, and it didn't meet your implicit criteria. Sorry, my bad, not firing on all thrusters today. I have zero problem with all-porn recs. *g*

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Let's not even talk about when John gets all mathy with him.

[wickdzoot.livejournal.com]

Oh, boy.

Totally derailed and short circuited. Or MENSAs him.

[kageygirl.livejournal.com]

Is it bad that I skimmed this thread, followed it without difficulty, and yet still somehow chose to interpret that as "not being able to decide between Rodney's nipples"?

Oh man, this is not good, structural integrity is failing, the reactor is going critical, and the computer core is offline...

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Hey you! I was only teasing. I didn't even realize those were all porny. Which I'm actually not sure they are--some mention sex, but don't go into great detail. Anyway, I'm still going to add the ones you mentioned, because I loved those two fics.

So there.

[wickdzoot.livejournal.com]

:falls down laughing:

Well, the left one is a little bit cuter than the right one, but the right one stands up just a bit higher than the left one.....

::runs and hides::

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

You take the left one, I'll go with the one on the right.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

And yes, you are very cheeky. ::pokes you, too::