SGA 2020 Rec List - part 2 (Apr - Jun)
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Title:Perpetual Motion
Author: esteefee
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 30,660
posted date 03 May 2020
description: Sentinel Rodney McKay designs military aircraft and his guide, Lt. Col. John Sheppard, is a test pilot for the Air Force. Their bond is platonic, and considering Rodney's past and what his guide does for a living, Rodney prefers it that way. He's pretty sure.
why this should be read: Rodney as a sentinel is my jam.
Title:Ex-communication
Author: LogicGunn
Pairing:: pre McShep , post McKay/OMC
word count: 5,809
posted date 18 May 2020
description: Rodney’s back is to the room and he’s writing in black marker pen on the whiteboard in front of him. “What are you blabbering on about now Major?”
“It’s Colonel,” says Maksimov sharply, and Rodney turns around quick as a flash, pen raised and poised to strike.
“McKay, this is my new Lieutenant, Alexei Maksimov. Lieutenant, Doctor Rodney McKay, head of the science department and gigantic pain in my ass.”
why this should be read: This is probably in my top 3 most read fics of the year. John’s new Lt is Rodney’s ex.
Title:Comfort Doll
Author: melagan
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 2,211
posted date 31 May 2020
description: Detective John Sheppard receives a gift of hugs. Unfortunately, there's no take-backs.
why this should be read: this was so much fun and so cute and Rodney as a robot (sorry, a Comfort Bionic 4000) really clicks with me.
Title:A Family Affair
Author: halestrom
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 36,407
posted date 04 June 2020
description: “Do you want to run that by us again?”
Rodney saw the wince Woolsey tried to hide and he didn’t blame the man. It was insane! It was a nightmare. It was a wraith hive outside their front door. There was nothing rational about this. And judging by the looks around the table, including the man himself, everyone agreed.
“The IOA had decided that before we head back to Pegasus, it would be a good idea to throw a party, for the World Leaders. They don’t often get to see the fruits of their decisions and they decided this would be a good opportunity.”
why this should be read: A very different upbringing compared to canon for both John and Rodney but it’s so cute. I’m a sucker for fics where John and Rodney have known each other for years,
Title:The Atlantis League
Author: NephilimEQ
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 15,426
posted date 13 June 2020
description: Master Pokemon Trainer Rodney McKay has no time for pointless battles with pre-teen kids who think they're actually going somewhere with their pokemon. In the Atlantis Region, you either adapt and overcome, or you get beaten by one Rodney McKay. And then John Sheppard saunters into town.
why this should be read: Ok, so the squeal I made when I saw someone had posted a McShep Pokemon trainer AU? It was loud. I love this so much. It really deserves way more kudos than it has. Plus, there’s art!
Title:and oh poor atlas, the worlds a beast of a burden
Author:halestrom
Pairing:: McShep, McKeller, John/OFC
word count: 108,545
posted date 15 June 2020
description: John had never met someone he had wanted to sink his teeth into and keep, not the way he wanted to keep Rodney.
why this should be read: Capable, BAMF Rodney taking charge, independent Atlantis...this fic is amazing.
Title:Space Ride With A Cowboy (WIP)
Author: Brumeier
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 6,728
posted date Last update 13 April 2020
description: John is a Marshal in the Pegasus Galaxy, and captain of the Maverick. Along with his team - Teyla, Ronon, and Evan - and Rodney, there will be adventures, dangers, and perhaps just a bit of personal growth.
why this should be read: I don’t normally include WIPs in these lists but this fic gave me so much enjoyment this year I just had to include it. I love the team dynamics in it!
As a bonus: see below the cut for the fics I wrote in the second quarter of 2020:
Title:Stupid Fists
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 1,012
posted date 06 April 2020
description: Prompt
7.“Is that blood?” “No?” “That’s not a question you’re supposed to answer with another question.”
and
24.“Are you SURE I can’t punch him in the face?” “Yes.” “What if I break his nose a little?”
Title:Light Will Guide You Home
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 798
posted date 08 April 2020
description: Prompt:
27.“It’s a long story” “You conned me into thinking you were dead for eleven months. I have time.”
Title:Brace Yourself
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 669
posted date 13 April 2020
description: Dialogue Prompt:
“I saved your life.” “You pushed me off a building.”
Title:Perpetual Motion
Author: esteefee
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 30,660
posted date 03 May 2020
description: Sentinel Rodney McKay designs military aircraft and his guide, Lt. Col. John Sheppard, is a test pilot for the Air Force. Their bond is platonic, and considering Rodney's past and what his guide does for a living, Rodney prefers it that way. He's pretty sure.
why this should be read: Rodney as a sentinel is my jam.
Title:Ex-communication
Author: LogicGunn
Pairing:: pre McShep , post McKay/OMC
word count: 5,809
posted date 18 May 2020
description: Rodney’s back is to the room and he’s writing in black marker pen on the whiteboard in front of him. “What are you blabbering on about now Major?”
“It’s Colonel,” says Maksimov sharply, and Rodney turns around quick as a flash, pen raised and poised to strike.
“McKay, this is my new Lieutenant, Alexei Maksimov. Lieutenant, Doctor Rodney McKay, head of the science department and gigantic pain in my ass.”
why this should be read: This is probably in my top 3 most read fics of the year. John’s new Lt is Rodney’s ex.
Title:Comfort Doll
Author: melagan
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 2,211
posted date 31 May 2020
description: Detective John Sheppard receives a gift of hugs. Unfortunately, there's no take-backs.
why this should be read: this was so much fun and so cute and Rodney as a robot (sorry, a Comfort Bionic 4000) really clicks with me.
Title:A Family Affair
Author: halestrom
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 36,407
posted date 04 June 2020
description: “Do you want to run that by us again?”
Rodney saw the wince Woolsey tried to hide and he didn’t blame the man. It was insane! It was a nightmare. It was a wraith hive outside their front door. There was nothing rational about this. And judging by the looks around the table, including the man himself, everyone agreed.
“The IOA had decided that before we head back to Pegasus, it would be a good idea to throw a party, for the World Leaders. They don’t often get to see the fruits of their decisions and they decided this would be a good opportunity.”
why this should be read: A very different upbringing compared to canon for both John and Rodney but it’s so cute. I’m a sucker for fics where John and Rodney have known each other for years,
Title:The Atlantis League
Author: NephilimEQ
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 15,426
posted date 13 June 2020
description: Master Pokemon Trainer Rodney McKay has no time for pointless battles with pre-teen kids who think they're actually going somewhere with their pokemon. In the Atlantis Region, you either adapt and overcome, or you get beaten by one Rodney McKay. And then John Sheppard saunters into town.
why this should be read: Ok, so the squeal I made when I saw someone had posted a McShep Pokemon trainer AU? It was loud. I love this so much. It really deserves way more kudos than it has. Plus, there’s art!
Title:and oh poor atlas, the worlds a beast of a burden
Author:halestrom
Pairing:: McShep, McKeller, John/OFC
word count: 108,545
posted date 15 June 2020
description: John had never met someone he had wanted to sink his teeth into and keep, not the way he wanted to keep Rodney.
why this should be read: Capable, BAMF Rodney taking charge, independent Atlantis...this fic is amazing.
Title:Space Ride With A Cowboy (WIP)
Author: Brumeier
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 6,728
posted date Last update 13 April 2020
description: John is a Marshal in the Pegasus Galaxy, and captain of the Maverick. Along with his team - Teyla, Ronon, and Evan - and Rodney, there will be adventures, dangers, and perhaps just a bit of personal growth.
why this should be read: I don’t normally include WIPs in these lists but this fic gave me so much enjoyment this year I just had to include it. I love the team dynamics in it!
As a bonus: see below the cut for the fics I wrote in the second quarter of 2020:
Title:Stupid Fists
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 1,012
posted date 06 April 2020
description: Prompt
7.“Is that blood?” “No?” “That’s not a question you’re supposed to answer with another question.”
and
24.“Are you SURE I can’t punch him in the face?” “Yes.” “What if I break his nose a little?”
Title:Light Will Guide You Home
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 798
posted date 08 April 2020
description: Prompt:
27.“It’s a long story” “You conned me into thinking you were dead for eleven months. I have time.”
Title:Brace Yourself
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 669
posted date 13 April 2020
description: Dialogue Prompt:
“I saved your life.” “You pushed me off a building.”
