AU: Shep's Intro to Atlantis Project

[justroe.livejournal.com]

Hi,

I'm looking for somewhat AU stories, in that Shepard does get involved in the Atlantis Project because of his gene, but not via the setup in the series. Shepard can be in the military or no, can be associated with the SGC in some way or no, etc. McShep preferable, but not necessary.

Thanks very much.

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[onlystarchild.livejournal.com]

Here are three stories where the boys get to Atlantis by an alternative route. All these stories are pretty popular in fandom, but maybe one will be new to you. :) All are McShep.

Hindsight (http://glitterati.talkoncorners.net/fiction/hindsight.php) by rageprufrock (There are also two companion stories, More Than (http://glitterati.talkoncorners.net/fiction/morethan.php) and Personal Item (http://glitterati.talkoncorners.net/fiction/personalitem.php).) Summary: John works for the FBI and Rodney is his normal delightful self. I can't say enough for this story; it is equal parts hilarious, heart-breaking, and ponderous. Seriously, so much <3.

Last Will and Testament (http://www.trickster.org/speranza/cesper/Testament.html) by cesperanza features a solider boy John who returns for his father's funeral and meets a Dr. Rodney Mckay. Everything written by Speranza is wonderful, and this is no exception.

Intersections (http://www.anyroad.org/kaneko/intersections.html) by Kaneko. Rodney and John meet in Antarctica three months before John sits in the Ancient Chair. There is amazing back story for both John and Rodney and their connection is this story is electrifying.

Thanks

[justroe.livejournal.com]

Great recs. I read the 2nd one (yes, that author is scary good); I recognize the 1st author, but not the title; and the last is new to me, thanks again for the suggestions.

[skeddy-kat.livejournal.com]

There are ones where Rodney know about Atlantis and John doesn't. They have my summaries because I was too lazy to go in and delete them all.
Converging by Perna: Lifeguard John save drowning Rodney http://purna.livejournal.com/22055.html
Hindsight by rageprufrock: John is a diabetic FBI agent, Rodney is Rodney. http://glitterati.talkoncorners.net/fiction/hindsight.php Has sequels.
I Believe in Wishful Thinking by Pentapus: Rodney desperately needs to find some math guy who published anonymously in a scientific journal and wrote a trashy novel. http://pentapus.livejournal.com/69202.html
No Refunds or Exchanges by Astolat: Rodney orders a mail order bride for himself , but what arrives is …John. http://community.livejournal.com/sga_flashfic/151595.html
Push/Pull by Jane Elliot: Rodney runs down a homeless John, has Carson patch him up, and takes him home to heal. http://jane-elliot.livejournal.com/29386.html
The Hostage Major by Frostfire: When John’s father steals from billionaire Rodney McKay, McKay has John kidnapped. http://frostfire.killerstar.net/stories/hostagemajor.html
The Hotline by Nixajane(laytoncolt): One night Rodney calls a sex line and then is haunted by the voice of the fellow he talked to – John. http://community.livejournal.com/mckay_sheppard/525724.html
The Proposition by Jane Elliot: John, big brother to a herd of adopted siblings, runs Atlantis Catering. He gets his big break catering for McKay industries. http://jane-elliot.inkquill.com/fiction/proposition.html In the linked sequel, they all are on Atlantis.
Without Love by lamardeuse: John is out of the Air Force, Rodney needs a quiet place to work and goes to Carson’s cousin’s ranch (it’s John’s) http://www.intimations.org/fanfic/stargate/transcendental.html
You Might by deltacephi: After a run-in with the time jumping Daedalus, Rodney goes to Earth to look for John Sheppard, a fellow with the ATA gene. http://www.deltacephei.com/sga_youmight.html

In these, they both find out about Atlantis:
Ancient Music by linaerys: Rodney is a brilliant concert pianist. Math teacher John seeks him out once he begins dreaming of him. They travel to our Atlantis through a circle in the rock. http://linaerys.livejournal.com/400292.html
Arizona by seperis: John is an assassin sent to kill Rodney, but he doesn’t. They take off together. Has sequels. http://seperis.illuminatedtext.com/sga/arizona.html
Si Muovo by Kass and Sihaya Black: Rodney is a Jesuit exiled to Alaska and John is a pilot. http://www.trickster.org/kass/SiMuovo.html
Sky of Longing by Cait: John is a pilot on a lousy run and Rodney is a mechanic for the airline and a physics professor. http://eternallycait.livejournal.com/39641.html
Lie to Me by madeline871: Scientist Rodney McKay starts to suspect that his boyfriend James Carter isn’t quite who he says he is. http://community.livejournal.com/anotheratlantis/6392.html

Thanks

[justroe.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness, thanks so much for all the recs! I recognize 2, but the rest are new to me - these will keep me busy for a bit. I'm very appreciative of the time it must have taken you to compile this list - thanks again.

[aqualegia.livejournal.com]

Hi, I was looking through these links to see if there were any stories that I didn't already have, and noticed that one of the links is incorrect.

Without Love by lamardeuse is here http://lamardeuse.dreamhost.com/sg/withoutlove.html (http://lamardeuse.dreamhost.com/sg/withoutlove.html)

[skeddy-kat.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Apparently in building my list, sometimes I paste before I copy!

[aqualegia.livejournal.com]

I often do that myself... then I get frustrated when I realize that I can't find the site again.

:)

[justroe.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the correction.