Accidentally mating for life - this prompt is killing me!

[respoftw]

I need to fill the above prompt for my hc Bingo Card and I am completely blocked on how to fill it.

Any scenarios I come up with involve either ABO (which I kind of hate and don’t want to write) or are pure fantasy AUs (werewolves, magic, etc..) that would involve way too much worldbuilding for me to knock out a less than 4K fill (all I have time for).

I also have the problem that the characters in SGA are older and pretty damn smart. I can’t see them ‘accidentally’ forgetting the rules of their universe and mating for life when they don’t want to.

I’m really struggling for this one. Anyone got any ideas?

Edit: I love melagan! Idea fermenting....

Comments

[melagan]

Rodney's DNA has been altered by his accident with the ascension machine and by taking too much of the Wraith enzyme. John's DNA has been altered by the Iratus bug bite.

Sounds like an accidential bonding just waiting to happen.

[respoftw]

Oh my god. Bug!John. A lightbulb went ding in my head at that. You're amazing, thank you!

[melagan]

*highfive* There can never be enough Bug!John fic!