respoftw | Entries tagged with stargate atlantis

Final part! (For 2020 at least) - All other rec lists can be found here

Title:Panel
Author: BSSmut
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 2,230
posted date 01 October 2020
description: “I’ll be so good, I promise. Please let me keep going,” he begs to the imaginary, teasing guy in his head. “I can’t do without it, please. I’ll do anything.” He imagines the guy telling him to be quick with it, make him come, he has ‘things to do’.

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Season of Kink, prompt "Begging". As with the others, no beta or anything, sorry. Happy to fix mistakes if you see them!
why this should be read: Hot like burning

Title:may fill your heart with the sweetest joys
Author: elumish
Pairing:: Gen
word count: 11,464
posted date 02 October 2020
description: Once upon a time, the Bartlets had a son.
why this should be read: A rec from me with barely any Rodney in it is rare but this fic delighted me (and spurred on a rewatch of The West Wing)

Title:In A Manner of Speaking
Author: LogicGunn
Pairing:: McShep, McKeller
word count: 10,069
posted date 03 November 2020
description: By the time John wakes up, Rodney has already been taken through the Stargate back to Earth.
Goddamn you, Keller.
why this should be read: Because it’s awesome and punched me with feels.

Title:Released but never free
Author: jeanniemckay
Pairing:: Gen
word count: 51,685
posted date 06 November 2020
description: When Rodney's caught trespassing off-world he's captured and sentenced for espionage, instead of serving that time he has 20 years worth of memories implanted into his brain before he's allowed back to Atlantis. Back home he has to learn to deal with what's been done to him, but that's a lot harder than it sounds. [Set somewhere in season 3 and based on Star Trek DS9 episode 'Hard Time']
why this should be read: it hurts Rodney, lol

Title:Where We Originate
Author: N172Shay
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 30,177
posted date 20 November 2020
description: After Doranda Rodney feels lost and adrift, but surprising support and incredible revelations will shock the entirety of Atlantis and bring him closer to the family he's always wanted.
why this should be read:This fic was finished this year after a lengthy hiatus and it’s post Doranda!

Title:Throw Off The Bowlines
Author: Brumeier
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 7,619
posted date 28 November 2020
description: Rodney was only looking for power couplings. He hadn't planned on buying a second-hand sexbot, but with a little reprogramming John turned out to be a very useful assistant on Rodney's ship. There was no way of knowing what information was hidden inside John's neural network, information that would change Rodney's life forever.
why this should be read: This is a really lovely AU. I cried at the end.

Title:Get Fit
Author: FrankTheSnek
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 9,420
posted date 17 December 2020
description: Oh I'll show you!" Rodney hissed at him. "I bet you I can pass your stupid PT test. I might not be a beefed up muscle head like your Marines but I can pull my own weight. In case you haven't noticed I do my fair share of work in the field!"

In which Rodney decides to start working out and John gets the hots for him. Also John has sexy legs.
why this should be read: Rodney is perfect just as he is but I do love the idea of him working out just to spite John, lol.

Title:By The Nine
Author: LogicGunn
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 41,629
posted date 22 December 2020
description: Rodney McKay, Scholar of the College of Winterhold, is on his way to visit an old friend when a chance meeting with one John Sheppard sets him on a new path to the stars.
why this should be read: A Skyrim AU. Wonderfully written, you don’t need to know the game to follow it!

Title:From Nothing
Author: danceswithgary
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 1,042
posted date 22 December 2020
description: Curious as to the cause of change, the why and how he became such, he reversed an aimless course to return to the last point in space within his linear memory.
why this should be read: my secret Santa gift which has hurt Rodney and worried John

And that's it! This is just a small snap shot of the fantastic fic that was posted this year! 2020 was a bit of a shit show and I know that my reading and writing productivity plummeted so I’m sure I’ve missed loads of others. Feel free to tell me what I’ve missed in the comments! AND HERE'S TO ALL THE AMAZING FIC THAT 2021 WILL BRING!

Happy New Year 'Gaters!

As a bonus: see below the cut for the fics I wrote in the final quarter of 2020:

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Part 3 - All other rec lists can be found here

Title:Twenty Years of Ys
Author: ficontessa
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 9,615
posted date 07 August 2020
description: John and Rodney were both actors on the beloved Wormhole Extreme spinoff, Lost City of Ys. Now they're meeting again at a convention, twenty years later. John's on the cusp of an RDJ-style superhero career renaissance; Rodney's been a convention regular for years. Maybe now they can finally get it right.
why this should be read: an awesome actor au

Title:It’s No Better To Be Safe Than Sorry
Author: zoemathemata
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 41,322
posted date 02 August 2020
description: While no one knows the real identity of the Falcon and his band of soldiers, the entire ton is familiar, and perhaps a little in love, with his exploits. The Falcon swoops into Genii controlled areas - daring and audacious - freeing scientists and information. The ton is a light with gossip: they say the Falcon flies in and out as daringly as his namesake suggests. They his recklessness is unmatched. They say he can’t be caught.

Marchioner Rodney McKay-Sheppard most certainly does not have the constitution for such treacherous, and fearsome work, but he does what he can to support the cause. A brilliant a scientist, Rodney designed the cryptography system the Falcon uses to keep messages between the Falcon and his allies secure from prying Genii eyes. It has remained maddeningly impervious to any Genii attempts to crack it, while the Genii’s own cyphers are easily broken and laid bare by him.

If only his marriage to the Marquis John Sheppard was as simple for him to solve as the Genii codes.

**Inspired by The Scarlet Pimpernel**
why this should be read: awesome historic au

Title:Loving and Loathing
Author: Daisy_May
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 10,322
posted date 23 July 2020
description: Sometime after the death and funeral of Lt Col John Sheppard's father, John goes on an off-world medical mission by the special request of, and with Dr Jennifer Keller…
why this should be read: I like to think of myself as a nice person but, damn, sometimes some Keller bashing is all I need. (Sorry, Jewel Staite, I love you!)

Title:A Private Matter
Author: christinchen
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 4,689
posted date 20 July 2020
description: Rodney really, really just needs to find someone willing to let him blow them, and maybe pull his hair, just the right amount. Lucky for him, Major Sheppard is more than willing to help out. Once Rodney finally admits what his issue is.
why this should be read: ::fans self::

Title:The ‘Not Actually A Goodbye’
Author: scarletmanuka
Pairing:: McCaldwell
word count: 7,290
posted date 11 July 2020
description: The first and last time that Rodney hooked up with Caldwell, the Colonel was host to a Goa'uld. While the base is under lockdown while Phebus and Thalen war with one another, Rodney tries to deal with the awkward aftermath of sleeping with a Goa'uld.
why this should be read: I make no bones about loving McKay/Caldwell and I am 100% on board with scarletmanuka when they say that the sexual tension between the two of them was off the charts in this episode.

Title:This is what puddle jumpers are for
Author: RachelJurassic
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 1,670
posted date 09 July 2020
description: Sex...in a puddle jumper...need I say more
why this should be read: Sex...in a puddle jumper...need I say more

Title:Wild Card
Author: GillianInOz
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 29,628
posted date 04 July 2020
description: An alternate reality where The Trust tried to destroy the Atlantis Expedition before it had even begun. The wild card instead changes everything, putting Major Sheppard in command of an expedition cut off from Earth.
The choices he makes shape a very different Atlantis from the one we know, and six years later a very different Atlantis from the one Earth expects.
why this should be read: an awesome independent Atlantis au

Title:Doc Mack
Author: mific
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 30,800
posted date 14 August 2020
description: Dr. Rodney McKay, MD, Ph.D., has developed a blood phobia that's forced him to leave his prestigious New York surgical post to be the doctor in Pegasus Harbor, Maine. He's a medical genius with appalling social skills and he's never really been at home anywhere, let alone a small coastal town - a town filled with quirky characters where everyone knows everyone's business, and where Rodney meets another lonely man, Police Chief John Sheppard, who takes a very personal interest in the town's new doctor. Their new relationship is threatened however as Rodney's beset by crisis after crisis, overshadowed by the blood phobia that might mean he's unable to practice medicine at all.
why this should be read: If anyone ever told me that someone would McShep the UK ITV drama Doc Martin starring Martin Clunes then I would have laughed. More fool me because this is amazing.

Title:Preparing For Atlantis
Author: Goddess47
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 23,797
posted date 07 August 2020
description: Rodney's been selected to be the Chief Science Officer for the Atlantis Expedition. And the neighbor who he had hoped to gift his cat to can't take him. Now what?
why this should be read: an awesome pre-Atlantis Fic

Title:[Podfic] The Golden Rule
Read by: Byuu_chan
Pairing:: McShep
Length: 18minutes
posted date24 July 2020
description: Podfic of
The Golden Rule by respoftw
Summary:
Atlantis has one golden rule: Do not, under any circumstances, let anything bad happen to McKay
UPDATED with second chapter 20th July 2016

read by Byuu_chan
why this should be read: I might be biased here considering this is a podfic of one of my own fics but,,,it’s so good.

Part 4 will follow on 31 December covering months October, November and December

As a bonus: see below the cut for the one Fic I wrote in the third quarter of 2020:

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Part 2 - All other rec lists can be found here

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:

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As is traditional I humbly present a rec list of wonderful SGA fics that were posted in the past twelve months.

I am still wowed and amazed by the talent that this fandom still has to give. So, without further ado:

Title:Missing
Author: LogicGunn
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 11,558
posted date 29 March 2020
description: “There are two hundred and six bones in the human body."
why this should be read: Delicious Rodney Whump!

Title:The Tock Is A Lie
Author: LogicGunn
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 17,845
posted date 12 March 2020
description: “But you fixed it, right? I mean, my foot is fine, it’s right here.” Rodney flings the covers back to show them, but where his lower leg and foot should be there’s a bandaged stump. Elizabeth pulls back from the bed in shock, and Teyla places a comforting hand on her shoulder. “What? No. That’s not- My foot, where’s my foot?”
why this should be read: LogicGunn fics and Rodney whump are probably a bit of a recurring theme on my rec lists but this one is incredible. It deals with permanent injury (no magic fix here which I am very grateful for) and it deals with it incredibly well. One that I’ve read many many times already this year!

Title:Keeping Up With The Joneses
Author: scarletmanuka
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 13,018
posted date 11 March 2020
description: While Teyla is on maternity leave for her second child, Sheppard decides to train up Captain Jason Jones to become a team leader. As Sheppard and JJ seem to become fast friends, Rodney feels more and more left out. He decides that in order to gain Sheppard's attention back, he will have to become what he believes Sheppard desires - stoic and manly.
why this should be read: I may have a thing for bullied Rodney and this one hit all the right spots!

Title:Noncompliance
Author: LogicGunn
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 1,062
posted date 28 February 2020
description: “They’ll take away your comforts one by one to wear you down.”
why this should be read: This might be my most read fic of the year. It’s short but it packs a punch!

Title:Dragon Hunters
Author: Antares
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 9,425
posted date 12 February 2020
description: John and Jeannie are on their way to hunt the dragon that kidnapped Rodney.
why this should be read: Fun and entertaining fairy tale fic!

Title:Breathing Underwater
Author: all of space
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 6,224
posted date 04 February 2020
description: AU inspired by Metric's "Breathing Underwater". Rodney is on a vacation with John, but things aren't as they seem.
why this should be read: The whole one of the trapped is a virtual environment trope is abundant in SGA and this is a welcome addition to it!

Title:In Case of Dire Consequences
Author: Brumeier
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 1,864
posted date 17 January 2020
description: Rodney never asked for anything from John, and the one time he did, John wasn't sure he could bring himself to help.
why this should be read: It’s a Good Omens AU with Rodney taking the Crowley part.....

Title:Ace
Author: pebbles1971
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 6,877
posted date 14 January 2020
description: John hadn’t had anyone touch him in far too long and this felt too damn good just to pull away from. Rodney was cosy and warm and soft and honestly, John was going to enjoy whatever this was while it lasted and see what happened.
why this should be read: Asexual representation

Title:The Adventures of Rodney Hood
Author: ami_ven
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 7,449
posted date 11 January 2020
description: Rodney Hood is an outlaw who robs from the rich to give to the poor and Lord John is the Prince Regent’s ward, held prisoner until the return of the lost Queen Elizabeth.
why this should be read: I’m a huge sucker for fusions and the decision to put Rodney in the Robin Hood role is inspired

Title:Espers
Author: esteefee
Pairing:: McShep
word count: 8,336
posted date 05 January 2020
description: SSA Rodney McKay of the Extrasensory Unit has something to hide. If his partner, SSA Sheppard finds out, Rodney might lose him forever.
why this should be read: Another super fun AU!

All other rec lists can be found here!

As a bonus: see below the cut for the one (1) fic I wrote in the first quarter of 2020:

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