SGA Fic Recs -- Part One

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As I've been recommending a number of SGA stories lately, I thought I'd compile a list of favourites here.

This is mostly for selfish reasons, as it means I can find these gems more quickly when I'm away from my beloved hard drive collection. It might also mean that I can occasionally help someone on sgastoryfinders when they're trying to track down a fic.

All of my recs are basically McKay-centric 'cause he's, like, my favourite character. And not everyone is going to agree with my choices. However, this is my own personal list of favourites, and taste is such a subjective thing. I will be adding more recs, so if none of your favourites are here now, they might still pop up at some point in the future.

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Fic Recs

Episode-Related Fic

Breaking by Iocane

(Post-ep "The Defiant One". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay tries to deal with Gall's and Abrams' deaths. Totally about the hurt/comfort.)

Standing by chelle

(Post-ep "The Siege III". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay and Sheppard seek comfort in each other after the Wraith attack Atlantis. Heavy on the hurt/comfort, but that's totally my kink.)

264 Hours by Lenore (scribblinlenore)

(Post-ep "The Siege III". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Great character piece for McKay! Deals with his sleep-deprivation during and after the Wraith attack on Atlantis and his inability to cope with his feelings for Sheppard.)

Do Not Disturb by Ellex

(Post-ep "The Siege III". General. Hurt/Comfort. McKay collapses from exhaustion after not sleeping for several days. I'm sure that anyone who saw "The Siege" episodes wouldn't be surprised. *g*)

In His Defense by saclateri

(Post-ep "The Siege III". General. Hurt/Comfort. Sheppard has to track down McKay when McKay goes missing after the Wraith attack on Atlantis. Then Sheppard has to find a way to help an extremely exhausted but insomniac McKay get some sleep. As you've probably guessed by now, I'm a sucker for any post-ep "Siege III" fic with a sleep-deprived and/or emotionally exhausted McKay -- and this story delivers in spades. In fact, it's one of the very first post-ep "Siege III" stories I remember coming across, so it should have been one of the first stories I recommended. However, I stupidly forgot the name of the writer and the story and couldn't track it down on my hard drive. In the end, I had to seek help from sgastoryfinders. In any case, I think saclateri does a beautiful job of portraying McKay reaching the end of his limits. I love the calm and patient way Sheppard handles McKay and this latest crisis.)

Things to do in Denver When You're Dead by Speranza (cesperanza)

(Post-ep "The Siege III". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Excellent fic in which McKay and Sheppard are back on earth, suffering a bit from culture shock, and dealing with the aftermath of the Wraith attack on Atlantis.)

Venia by ladycat777

(Post-ep "Trinity". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay thinks everyone is shunning him until he finds a cup of coffee on his desk. I absolutely love this fic!)

Taming of the Fly by quasar273

(Post-ep. "Conversion". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. While "Conversion" isn't exactly my favourite episode, I really liked this fic.)

The Theory of Evolution by lavvyan

(Post-ep "Conversion". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. AUish. The premise of this story is what would have happened if Sheppard hadn't been able to change back after being infected by the retro-virus. I think the strength of this story comes with the emotional repercussions and how various characters (especially Sheppard and McKay) deal with the situation. I think lavvyan explores this subject in a realistic and fascinating way.)

Clothed in Sealace by ladycat777

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. One of my favourite post-eps for "Grace Under Pressure". Sheppard forces McKay to confront his issues after the puddle-jumper accident -- in more ways than one.)

Guardian by Dianann

(Slashy. McKay/Sheppard. Another one of my fave "Grace Under Pressure" post-eps. The puddle-jumper accident forces McKay to confront a painful incident from his childhood.)

Walking Wounded by friendshipper

(Post-ep "Grace Under Pressure". Genfic. Deals with aftermath of puddlejumper accident for not only McKay but Sheppard and Zelenka as well. Really good character piece.)

Surfacing by MrsHamill (mrshamill)

(Post-ep "Grace Under Pressure". Slashy. Pretty heavy on the hurt/comfort. Nice interactions between McKay, Sheppard and Zelenka.)

Graceful Exit by astolat

(Post-ep "Grace Under Pressure". Slash. McKay/Sheppard/Zelenka threesome, if I'm going to be entirely accurate. Rodney was really cold, so he needed the extra warmth! *g*)

Where We Ought to Be by Wojelah (wojelah)

(Post-ep "Sunday". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Wonderful fic that I really wanted someone to write after watching "Sunday"! Thankfully Wojelah did!)

A Brief Layover by Cottontail73 (cottontail)

(Post-ep "Sunday". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Hurt/Comfort. McKay is not dealing well with the events of "Sunday," but then no one is.)

Beast of Burden by liketheriver (liketheriverrun)

(Post-ep "Sunday". Genfic. Ronon struggles to understand the Earth grieving process, especially in terms of his team-mates.)

Mile marker thirty-six by bluespirit_star

(McShep. Slash. Post-eppy for "Outcast". Sheppard inherits the family ranch after his father dies and takes McKay there for a vacation. I first came across this story through podfic and fell in love with it. While I have a bit of trouble buying into the "Outcast" version of Sheppard's past, it works extremely well in this case. While staying at the ranch, Sheppard finds himself coming to terms with his past and his relationship with his father. He also finds himself growing a lot closer to McKay.)

Primacy by Chandri Macleod (chandri)

(Post-ep "The Shrine". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. This story is "The Shrine" as seen through McKay's eyes. It's also about the memories of his experience and the important revelation he has when he remembers one thing in particular. I really like this story because of its hurt/comfort elements and the way chandri represents that tight bond between McKay and Sheppard.)

Time Travel, Alternate Dimensions or Virtual Reality

Victim of the Time by Bernice

(Sheppard is accidentally transported back to the 80s and searches for McKay, hoping McKay can help get him back to Atlantis and the 21st century. What he finds is a teenaged McKay hustling to pay for his tuition. And despite the description this isn't slash. It's more of a friendship fic than anything.)

Time in a Bottle by astolat

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay and Sheppard end up trapped in a virtual environment McKay created.)

The Wrong Side of the Looking Glass I: Six Impossible Things by Orithain & Rina

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard wakes up in McMurdo instead of Atlantis and realizes he's in another dimension. He tracks down the McKay of this other dimension and enlists his help.)

The Wrong Side of the Looking Glass II: Yesterday I Was a Different Person by Orithain & Rina

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Sequel to Six Impossible Things. Major John Sheppard wakes up beside a stranger in a city called Atlantis in an entirely different galaxy.)

The Wrong Side of the Looking Glass III: On the Other Side by Orithain & Rina

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Sequel to Yesterday I Was a Different Person. In a different dimension, Dr. Rodney McKay and Major John Sheppard attempt to start up the Stargate Project.)

Supersymmetry by Lallybroch (lallybroch)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay and Sheppard's daughter walks through the stargate from another dimension. I was tempted to file this fic under "MPreg or Kids," but I think this story is more about future possibilities and what might happen in other dimensions. In any case, I can't resist a fic in which a kid worms her way into McKay's heart, though the course of love between McKay and Sheppard isn't quite as smooth.)

Aliens or Ancients Made Them Do It

Advantage by Resonant

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. The team returns from a mission, and Sheppard thinks he's McKay's slave. Very funny and definitely one of my faves.)

Face Value by minnow (minnow1212)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. An Ancient device gives McKay telepathic powers.)

That Pon Farr Thing by chelle

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. After touching an Ancient device, Sheppard develops a condition in which he has to be in close physical contact with McKay. It's an Ancient gene/enzyme/scientificy kind of thing.)

Alternate Universe

Farm in Iowa Universe by sheafrotherdon

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. This is quite possibly my favourite AU ever. In this ongoing series, Sheppard has inherited an Iowa farm (obviously) from his grandfather. He meets McKay when the irascible scientist runs into car trouble and gets stuck just outside the farm. From there, the rest is history.)

No Refunds or Exchanges by astolat

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. This is what helped inspire my own fic! In this delicious story straight out of a Harlequin novel, McKay arranges to have a mail-order bride shipped to Atlantis and ends up with Sheppard!)

Hindsight by rageprufrock

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Wonderful fic in which Sheppard is an FBI agent who is called to deal with a suspected bomb that's been planted in someone's car. That someone is one Dr. Rodney McKay.)

More Than by rageprufrock

(Sequel to Hindsight.)

Personal Item by rageprufrock

(Sequel to More Than.)

Bell Curve or Ladies' Night at the Boom Boom Room by rageprufrock

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Another fabulous fic. McKay follows his girlfriend into a strip club because he needs a date for his little sister's wedding. However, once he's inside the Boom Boom Room, he spends more time talking to bartender/stripper John Sheppard than searching for Charlotte.)

Learning Curve, or, Tab by rageprufrock

(Sequel to Bell Curve or Ladies' Night at the Boom Boom Room.)

Exponential Curves, or, Chances by rageprufrock

(Sequel to Learning Curve, or, Tab.)

Curve Ball by rageprufrock

(Sequel to Exponential Curves, or, Chances.)

Skew Curve by rageprufrock

(Sequel to Curve Ball.)

Pursuit Curve by rageprufrock

(Sequel to Skew Curve.)

Rhodonea Curve by rageprufrock

(Sequel to Pursuit Curve.)

Missed the Saturday Dance by zoetrope

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. In this incredible feat of creativity, zoetrope not only wrote a fic, but included illustrations and a trailer as well! Definitely worth checking out!)

Loves Tangled Web by msgordo (msgordo2)

(WIP. Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Based on Mary Lyons' "Loves Tangled Web". This is a really awesome fic that everyone wants msgordo to finish! It's pretty dark and twisted, but in a good way.)

Hostage by danvers

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Dr. McKay is on the run and takes refuge in a stranger's house, hoping to lie low for a while. It turns out that the house belongs to John Sheppard, who doesn’t exactly appreciate the visitor.)

Animal Husbandry by Casspeach (casspeach)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay is a vet who treats Sheppard's horse, Puddlejumper. *Sigh* I love Vet!Rodney.)

Sunny, California by Mystic

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Tee hee hee! Another fic in which McKay is a vet! This time he meets retired Pro-Surfing Champion Sheppard when Sheppard brings his neighbour's cat into McKay's clinic.)

On Life and Living by WesleysGirl (wesleysgirl)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Sheppard is a widower who is still coping with the loss of his wife. When he takes his daughter to the Science Museum, he meets McKay.)

The Way to Comfort by WesleysGirl (wesleysgirl)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Sequel to On Life and Living. This time it's McKay who's grieving.)

Gone, Too Far by WesleysGirl (wesleysgirl)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Sequel to The Way to Comfort.)


Nine Days Off by WesleysGirl (wesleysgirl)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. This is a vacation fic that was written as part of the On Life and Living universe.)


Tragic Woobie Widower by Elayna (elayna88)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. In this fic, McKay's the widower and he's raising a son. He meets John Sheppard when the police detective moves next door.)

String Theory, a Concerto for Violin in D Minor by Toft (toft_froggy)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay is a composer and Sheppard is a violinist. And, as is so often the case, they both have issues they need to work through. *g*)

Unidentified by fiercelydreamed

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay and Sheppard have known each other from college, but they become virtual strangers when McKay gets amnesia. Cool premise. Great fic.)

Unconventional Beauty by jane_elliot

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Inspired re-telling of Beauty & the Beast!)

The Convenient Husband by Brighid (mz_bstone)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Rodney McKay runs into an old friend (Sheppard) who has an interesting problem: unless he gets married he's going to lose his grandmother's inheritance and controlling interest of the family company. McKay has an interesting problem too. He's in love with Sheppard and has been since childhood. And I'm just a sucker for stories in which McKay is in love with Sheppard and assumes the love will never be returned. I enjoyed watching McKay and Sheppard's relationship progress through this fic.)

Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot by Someone Named Annie (out_there)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Rodney McKay's girlfriend insists that they take dance lessons before attending her cousin's wedding. However, McKay is a hopeless dancer and ends up requiring private tutorials from their instructor, John Sheppard. From there, things begin to heat up. What I like about this story is the pace. It's almost like a dance that slowly builds in intensity. It's got some great dialogue and it's satisfying to watch the McShep relationship grow and develop.)

The Spare by Rachel Sabotini

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. In order to end war and save the Lemas Empire, John Sheppard must marry Rodney McKay of Dyzan. As Sheppard faces an uncertain future, he wonders if he and McKay can possibly be compatible and endure this arrangement. I think you can guess what the answer is. *g* I like this story because Sheppard and McKay are literally forced to get to know each other and try to reach some kind of understanding. It's fun to watch Sheppard try to put the pieces of the McKay puzzle together and coax his husband to think about other things besides work.)

And All We Have by seekergeek

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. When the Ori destroy the Earth, the members of the Atlantis expedition have to figure out how they're going to survive. What I love about this story is that seekergeek doesn't just deal with the emotional repercussions, but the ramifications of mass genocide. Teyla becomes a pillar of strength as she helps everyone deal with the grieving process and consider forming family units to prevent the extinction of Earth's human race.)

Push by jane_elliot

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Rodney McKay's bad day becomes even worse when he runs over a homeless person named John Sheppard. A very cool premise that plays out nicely in this story. It was great to watch a normally impatient and selfish McKay try to batter down Sheppard's walls and earn his trust. I'm not always a fan of Woobie!Sheppard, but jane_elliot always seems to make this formula work, especially as McKay is along for the ride.)

Pull by jane_elliot

(Sequel to "Push". Definitely worth reading if you enjoyed the first story.)


Candy Floss by hesternic

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Okay, I'll admit that I beta'd this fic. However, I fell in love with it as soon as I read it. I really got a kick out of McKay running away with the circus to hide from the military! And hesternic's attention to detail made me feel as if I were on the midway with McKay and Sheppard. What's even more impressive is the wonderful vids she created to accompany the story! They really add a whole new layer of richness and depth, heightening the reading experience.)

Romance at the Roadkill Grill by lamardeuse

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Rodney McKay, a TV chef, rushes to his friend and mentor's side when Sasha becomes sick. Then he finds himself agreeing to run Sasha's restaurant, The Roadkill Grill, in Gull Island, Maine while Sasha recovers. Fortunately, Sasha asked his fisherman friend, John Sheppard, to keep an eye on Rodney. And Rodney doesn't have a problem with that at all. *g* One of the strengths of this story is the great setting and cast of local characters. Of course, we see familiar characters like Elizabeth, Teyla and Ronon, but lamardeuse has created some real gems as well. As usual, I loved watching the relationship between McKay and Sheppard unfold. Although they've both chosen very different careers from their canon professions, they still have the same quirky personalities we've come to love.)

The Twenty Year Thaw by denynothing1

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Rodney McKay is in charge of running the Pegasus Ski Resort, and John Sheppard is an Olympic gold medalist who is hired as a ski instructor. While there's definitely sexual chemistry between the two, there's also a shared history that needs to be resolved. I really like the setting of this story and I can never resist a pining, broken-hearted McKay.)

Romancing Alaska by ionaonie

(McShep. Slash. AU. I have to confess that I'm actually still in the process of reading this story as I write up this little summary. However, I've really been enjoying what I've read, so I have no qualms about reccing. Originally written for the literal_sga challenge and based on Janet Evanovich's Manhunt, this story has McKay going to Alaska to escape his lab minions and work on a very important paper. McKay hopes that this one-year sabbatical will provide him with an environment free of distractions. However, he hadn't counted on having John Sheppard as his neighbour.)

Family-Related

Postcards to Jeannie by friendshipper

(After Jeannie's visit to Atlantis, she and Teyla begin exchanging postcards. This is a funny and heart-warming fic that includes some beautiful postcards and pictures, not to mention comments from the rest of the team.)

Pictures for Jeannie by friendshipper

(Sequel to Postcards to Jeannie. This time Teyla shares some photographs with Jeannie, including drawings by Ronon and the usual comments from the peanut gallery (McKay and Sheppard).)

A Better Fate by chelle

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay and Sheppard decide to stay with Sheppard's parents when they're back on Earth. During their stay, Sheppard resolves past family issues, they both deal with the fallout from a pretty traumatic mission, and they discover something they didn't realize existed between the two of them.)

Learning to Fly by Cottontail73 (cottontail)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. AUish. After Atlantis is destroyed, McKay insists that Sheppard accompany him on a family visit to the Millers during the holidays. I think my favourite thing about this story is the way Cottontail73 portrays the Miller family, especially Jeannie and Madison.)

Self Defence Mechanism by cybersyd42

(Post-ep "Sunday". Genfic. McKay visits the Millers after Carson's death. I'm pretty much a sucker for any fic involving Jeannie & family. I find this story interesting because it's Jeannie's POV of McKay going through the grieving process and trying to understand the concept of family. Then it's Jeannie trying to come to grips with the dangers her brother faces on Atlantis. I'm telling you. This fic has it all -- even a visit from Sheppard and Ronon to check up on McKay. Ahhh! :-))

Ordinary Saturday Morning by siriaeve

(Genfic that's short but sweet. Jeannie is able to sleep in for once when a visiting Mer keeps himself and Madison entertained. I think this story was worth reading for the absolutely adorable image of McKay and Madison asleep on the living room floor.)

A Mr. Toe Christmas by chelle and The Grrrl (thegrrrl2002)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. A funny and moving story in which Jeannie tells her brother that he can bring "someone special" for Christmas, and McKay chooses Sheppard, not realizing just how special Sheppard actually is. And, yes, I can't resist most stories involving Jeannie and/or the Miller family, but this fic was sweet without being sappy. I loved seeing McKay and Sheppard interact with the Millers, especially Madison.)

how the millers relaxed and learned to love rodney by sardonicsmiley

(Post-eppy "Miller's Crossing". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Both Jeannie and Kaleb, who are still a little bitter and upset following the events of "Miller's Crossing," gradually begin to see Rodney in a different light. What I like about this story is that Jeannie's feelings towards her brother are realistic and understandable given their past and what happened in "Miller's Crossing". I found it interesting that she basically has to view Rodney through Sheppard's eyes before she realizes that she doesn't know her brother as well as she thinks she does.)

E-mail Tag by Fia Reynne (fiareynne)

(Post-eppy "Miller's Crossing". Slash. McKay/Sheppard. At first, I wasn't sure if I'd like this fic because it's basically a series of emails exchanged between McKay, Jeannie and Sheppard, but the emails are funny and engaging and all the story that's needed.)

Christmas at the Millers' by Fia Reynne (fiareynne)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Sequel to E-mail Tag. Sheppard convinces McKay that they should spend Christmas with the Millers.)

His Dinner with Jeannie by X-parrot (xparrot)

(General. Post-eppy (sort of) for "Miller's Crossing". While back on Earth, Sheppard has dinner with Jeannie, and Jeannie learns about what really transpired while she was in a coma. And, of course, I find it impossible to resist any stories featuring Jeannie, but this one has the added bonus of Jeannie learning that her brother was prepared to sacrifice himself to save her, which is something we didn't get to see in canon.)

Catalysis by Chandri MacLeod (chandri)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Hurt/Comfort. Angst. Another thing I can't resist is any story where McKay and Sheppard stay with the Millers. And as McKay is recovering from a traumatic mission that he still hasn't processed, this story pushes all of my hurt/comfort buttons. However, one of the story's strengths is its characterizations and the portrayal of McKay's bonds with his different family members, especially Jeannie.)

Fake Birds and Real Holidays by xparrot

(Genfic. Team. Teyla/Jeannie friendship. McKay brings the team to his sister's place for Thanksgiving and everyone works out some issues. This story is funny, light-hearted and surprisingly angsty at times. One of its strongest points is the friendship between Teyla and Jeannie, not to mention the strong bond that forms between Teyla and Madison. However, this fic also has a lot to say about McKay, Sheppard and Ronon and how the whole group functions as a team.)

The Other's Each by ladycat777

(McShep. Slash. Post-eppy "Outcast". After his father's funeral, Sheppard finds himself paying a visit to the Millers and bonding with Madison. During his stay, he finds himself comparing his family to the Millers and thinking about Rodney. I found this story very moving and I loved what it had to say about both Sheppard and McKay. I thought ladycat777 did a great job of portraying the Millers, especially when it came to their interaction with Sheppard.)

A Little Stardust Caught by ladycat777

(McShep. Slashy (though PG). Post-eppy "Miller's Crossing" and "Outcast". After Sheppard manages to mend some fences with the McKay siblings, he finds he wants to reach out to his own brother. This story appeals to me because Sheppard finds himself doing things he thought he'd never do (like sending an email to his brother) because of McKay. Sheppard's struggle to find words to say to Dave is sweet and endearing. And I love the idea that McKay and Sheppard are so close that they share their messages with each other.)

Rodney's Adventures in Babysitting by John Sheppard

(Genfic. Team. In this very sweet and humourous story, Teyla enlists McKay to babysit Torren. Of course, this is easier said than done and Torren the toddler causes all kinds of trouble for McKay with the help of Sheppard and Ronon.)

MPreg or Kids

A Beautiful Lifetime Event by astolat

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay and Sheppard accidentally activate an Ancient device that takes DNA samples from both of them and creates a baby. Most of the fun comes from watching McKay and Sheppard trying to be parents and slowly realizing that their connection goes beyond their daughter. This still remains one of the best SGA stories I've come across.)

The Circle by Mz. B. Stone (mz_bstone)

(Short but sweet sequel to A Beautiful Lifetime Event.)

Miracles by Master Elayna

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. McKay gets knocked up by Sheppard (with the aid of an alien device) on PXF-241. Of course, aliens totally made them do it! I have to admit that I'm quite fond of this story. I like the idea that McKay tries to hide his pregnancy from everyone at first, except for Beckett, who obviously knows already. And I might have been just a teeny bit influenced by this story when I was developing my own fic. *g*)

He's Having Her Baby by rageprufrock

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. This could have easily been included under my "Humour" section because it's absolutely hilarious! McKay is convinced that Sheppard is pregnant and that Chaya knocked him up.)

He's Having His Baby by rageprufrock

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Sequel to He's Having Her Baby.)

Fuzzy Duck Smell by devildoll

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Perhaps the strangest MPreg I've come across. McKay lays eggs. Very sweet and funny.)

Small Primes and Square Roots by Livia liviapenn

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. AU. McKay ends up raising his niece (not Madison because this was written before "McKay and Mrs. Miller") alone when Jeannie dies. However, the picture changes when Sheppard shows up. This is a great story and a cool premise!)

The Raising Madison Series by MrsHamill (mrshamill)

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. AU. This is a series I absolutely love! After an accident that he feels responsible for, and a particularly nasty argument with Sheppard, McKay leaves Atlantis and heads for Earth, reconnecting with his sister. However, once again, he ends up raising his niece after the Millers die in a car accident. When Sheppard decides to look McKay up, he finds McKay is deeply entrenched in his role as a single father and unable to return to Atlantis.)

Atlantis Observed by seekergeek

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. Atlantis goes to extremes to make Sheppard happy and rid him of his loneliness. This is a nice twist on the typical MPreg, especially as Sheppard really struggles with the idea of becoming a father. And unlike some of the fluffier MPregs, this has a rather dark edge to it. However, I think I may be drawn to it because McKay has a baby strapped to his chest. *g*)

First Atlantis Observed Snippet by seekergeek

(As Teyla got to name one daughter, Ronon insists that he should be able to name one of the others.)


Second Atlantis Observed Snippet by seekergeek

(While under fire on an alien planet, McKay and Sheppard continue their ongoing debate over what to name the next baby to be born.)

Two Men and a Baby by tx_tart and lamardeuse

(Slash. McKay/Sheppard. When McKay cuts his hand on an Ancient device on a planet the team visits, the device takes a sample of his DNA and, nine months later, a baby is born. However, it isn't a joyful event for McKay, who doesn't want to raise the baby or have anything to do with it. Sheppard, on the other hand, falls in love with the baby immediately and hopes to convince McKay to keep him. So why do I like this story? Well, it deals with some of McKay's past issues, including why he's afraid to embrace fatherhood. It's sympathetic and moving, but also funny and light-hearted at times.)




Fic Recs - Part Two

Vid Recs