All Rodney, all the time

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Hi! My first time posting here, so please forgive me if I make any mistakes.

I'm having a crappy day and could use cheering up, so I'm hoping you could send me links to your most favourite, well-written fics about Rodney. I don't really care what the genre is, but I prefer slash and am not too keen on rape or non-con fics.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: I've received so many responses from everyone, and I want to thank you all. You guys are the best!

Comments

There ya go

[wapeci.livejournal.com]

http://eye-queue.livejournal.com/680.html

Strangers on a Six Train by eye_queue

Re: There ya go

[wapeci.livejournal.com]

Ah! sorry to comment again but you can find wonderful fics here http://elderwitty.livejournal.com/11289.html

[shibela.livejournal.com]

"Three gifts Rodney wants to give his team" (http://ms-jvh-shuh.livejournal.com/8304.html) & its sequel "That keeps on giving" (http://ms-jvh-shuh.livejournal.com/8686.html) by mayachain (ms_jvh_shuh) (No pairings, but could be McShep pre-slash)

"The Three Hunters" (http://mirabile-dictu.slashcity.net/SGA/Hunters.html) by mirabile_dictu (McShep Pairing)

"A Symphony in Starlight" (http://epiphanyx7.dreamwidth.org/2838.html) by epiphanyx7 (No pairings)

"Storyteller" (http://tigs.livejournal.com/467939.html) by tigs (McShep pairing -- humorous)

"Into the Woods" (http://community.livejournal.com/sga_genficathon/8856.html) by greyias (No Pairings -- humorous... Rodney's kidnapped on his way to the loo, and his kidnappers come to regret it....)

"Remorse" (http://michelel72.dreamwidth.org/998.html) by michelel72 (No Pairings -- pay attention to warnings at the beginning of the story)

"Or Something Like It" (http://semivowel.livejournal.com/4505.html) by semivowel (McShep pairing -- humorous... Rodney's railroad-style rants at their best.)

"Woobies of Woe" (http://www.wraithbait.com/viewstory.php?sid=448) by AbylityMaren (No Pairings -- humorous in that way that only those who've been saddled with unwanted child-minding duties can well & truly appreciate. No actual child abuse within despite prior sentence possibly being perceived as warning for such.)

"Five Times Rodney McKay Babysat the Athosians" (http://cat-77.livejournal.com/214195.html) by cat_77 (No Pairings -- humorous)

"Post-Nuptial" (http://archiveofourown.org/works/2159) by rageprufrock (McShep Pairing -- humorous... Also, warning for mpreg)

Re: There ya go

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

I read this one a while ago, and am glad you reminded me of it. Great story!

Re: There ya go

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Thanks again!

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Great list! Thanks!

[michelel72.livejournal.com]

I really adore Grey's Rodney, and she has a deft hand with humor even in tense plots; try her Wit's End (http://www.lupous.net/sga/wits.htm) (19k), See No Evil (http://sgabigbang.talkoncorners.net/?view=fic&id=28) (89k, AU), Nepenthe's Kiss (http://www.lupous.net/sga/nepenthe.htm) (older, silly), and Without a Paddle (http://greyias.livejournal.com/87144.html) (10k). All are gen.

[jane-connor.livejournal.com]

Chandri McLeod has great character pieces about Rodney:
Rose Period (http://www.fantasi.net/roseperiod.html)
Nothing You Could Do (http://www.fantasi.net/nycd.html)
A Thousand Dancing Bears (http://www.fantasi.net/atdb.html)
Little Storms (http://www.fantasi.net/littlestorms.html)

Thanks for the Memories (http://community.livejournal.com/sga_flashfic/725224.html#cutid1) by liketheriverrun, Gen.
Damned If You Do, and Damed If You Don't (http://wraithbait.com/viewstory.php?sid=15313) by pir8fancier, John/Rodney
Sheppard's Law of Martyrdom (http://wraithbait.com/viewstory.php?sid=15644) by pir8fancier
Sing This Song (And I Ain’t Gonna Sing No More) (http://fiercelydreamed.talkoncorners.net/main/archives/stargate-atlantis/sing-this-song-and-i-aint-gonna-sing-no-more/) by fiercelydreamed
Impossibilium (http://canadian-snoopy.livejournal.com/25998.html) by canadian_snoopy
Thicker Than Water (http://yearningvoid.net/stories/julad/000086.html) by Julad
That Which (http://sgabigbang.talkoncorners.net/?view=fic&id=94) by Darsynia

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

I don't think I read any of these. Thanks!

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

I read Little Storms, which I really liked, but I haven't read the rest. Thank you!

[race-the-ace.livejournal.com]

When I need cheering up I immediately go to likethekoschka. They write excellent Rodney/John slash that leaves me laughing for ages. No matter how down/angry/whatever I am, they get me laughing and in a good mood. Hope your day gets better!

http://likethekoschka.livejournal.com/

just a very few

[skaredykat.livejournal.com]

I am very fond of astolat's Rodney in Oblivious (http://www.intimations.org/fanfic/stargate/Oblivious.html). (~8200 words. John and Rodney get together kinda by accident.)

Forget Me Not (http://maisierita.livejournal.com/14509.html) by maisierita features a Rodney (and John) who are very much themselves despite complete amnesia. ~47,000 words, McShep.

Unidentified (http://fiercelydreamed.talkoncorners.net/main/archives/stargate-atlantis/unidentified) by fiercelydreamed is an Earth-based no-stargate AU that also features a (great) Rodney with complete amnesia. ~30,000 words, plus extras (all linked to here (http://skaredykat.livejournal.com/1083.html#cutid3)), eventual McShep.

Rebuilding Babel (http://community.livejournal.com/sga_flashfic/610119.html), also by fiercelydreamed features Rodney unable to communicate. John and Ancient tech to the rescue... ~21,000 words, McShep.

Rewind, Reboot, Restore (http://www.goldenmaze.com/rewind.htm) by rheanna27 features the difficult contrast between Rodney then-and-now after a mishap with Ancient tech. ~24,000 words, McShep.

michelel72 gives excellent Rodney in Remorse (http://archiveofourown.org/works/31984) (SG1 crossover, startling/great twist, gen, ~18,500 words)

I, Rodney (http://alex51324.livejournal.com/154042.html) by alex51324 features a great robot!Rodney. Gen, ~39,000 words.

busaikko's Rodneys, I cannot choose between them... Though A Hundred Happy Things (http://busaikko.livejournal.com/94799.html) (Earth-based AU, McShep with MtF Sheppard, angry!Rodney, and therapist!Ronon, 30,000 words) and a hub for the wheel'd universe (http://community.livejournal.com/mcsmooch/114370.html) (~1650 words. Content advisory: very sad, though mitigated by various (http://busaikko.slashcity.org/?page_id=225) sequels (http://telesilla.livejournal.com/704200.html)) are always good re-reads.

Very recently, I also liked the trying-to-be-somewhat-ethical-in-the-face-of-immense-temptation(-plus-the-hair!)-Rodney in yin_again's Operant Conditioning (http://community.livejournal.com/yinfic/20081.html) (AMTDI, McShep, ~23,000 words)

[qzee.livejournal.com]

my favourite Rodney/Ronon fics "Three Hundred and Sixty Four" (http://smiley.zonezine.net/html/96860.html) Ronon marries Rodney to get his green card (basically) and what happens their first year of wedded life.

"Thirteen O'Clock" (http://archiveofourown.org/works/24125) Rodney doesn't realize that he and Ronon are dating.

"Aliens make them get married" (http://archiveofourown.org/works/28920) for some reason, I've always thought of this as being a sequel to Thirteen O'Clock, but it's not actually listed as a sequel by the author, so oops on my part. though I think I'll always think of it as the sequel to the other fic.

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

That's a great suggestion. Thank you. Getting so many good responses to my post has definitely brightened my day.

Re: just a very few

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

These all sound quite excellent. I like longer fics, so these are great suggestions. Thank you!

3 more, all McShep

[skaredykat.livejournal.com]

Absolutely cheering-upping and hilarious: of course Rodney is the awesomest unicorn ever (and John a very laid-back rainbow) in thingswithwings' But Where Would They Live (http://thingswithwings.livejournal.com/18384.html) (~2700 words) and The Dreams That You Dare to Dream (Or, But What Would the Children Look Like?) (http://thingswithwings.livejournal.com/18862.html) (~1600 words)

Amazing Rodney, but may require tissues: freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose (http://www.kekkai.org/synecdochic/sga/freedoms_just_another_word.html) by (http://synecdochic.dreamwidth.org/profile)synecdochic (http://synecdochic.dreamwidth.org/). ~19,300 words, has an official sequel (http://www.kekkai.org/synecdochic/sga/and_the_bands_playing.html) and an unofficial prequel (http://www.kekkai.org/synecdochic/sga/stonemasons_buildings.html) (content advisory: Rodney survived John)

Back to hilarious and cheering-upping: Rodney (and John) as seen through the eyes of their early-teenage daughter on Atlantis: The Tragic, Doomed, and Epic Life and Loves of Elizabeth Jean McKay, Plus Other Interesting Stuff (http://archiveofourown.org/works/55446) by deastar (~13,600 words)

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

I love Rodney/Ronon fics. I don't think I've read "Aliens make them get married". Thank you!

Re: 3 more, all McShep

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

I read "freedom's just another word for nothing to lose". I love it. It's really quite fabulous, but sad. I haven't read the other two, and am looking forward to reading about unicorn Rodney and rainbow John. Thanks!

Re: just a very few

[skaredykat.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! I often like longer fics too, though some of my favorites are quite short.

E.g., for my absolute top favorite McShep fics, I don't think I'll ever be able to make up my mind between "But Where Would They Live" (and sequel, very short, unicorn!Rodney) and "Freedom's Just Another Word" (and affilates, longer and much more serious/widower!Rodney), both linked lower down. :)

[skaredykat.livejournal.com]

Somewhere, on Hth's LJ or defunct website, it definitely said that Thirteen O'Clock can be read as a prequel to Aliens Make Them Get Married/In the Hands of Yes (http://archiveofourown.org/works/28920) (or I wouldn't have them categorized as such in my file 'o Hth stories). So you are not alone! And second the recs, Hth gives excellent Rodney/Ronon (and great Ronon overall).

Re: 3 more, all McShep

[skaredykat.livejournal.com]

Hope you enjoy them!

[endeni]

Old Soldiers Die Hard by friendshipper - The old guy in Room 30B was about the most disagreeable human being that the nurses had ever met. But he did get visitors -- including a retired Air Force Colonel. (McKay/Sheppard)
Intervals of Thirds by Commodore Norrington - One day, a boy named Rodney showed up at my door. What could I do with him? I was just a piano teacher. (gen)
Ten Times Doctor Rodney McKay Stopped at the Starbucks on the Way to Work by Vega - Rodney McKay is seriously, the worst customer ever. (McKay/OFC, humor)

Also, how about a cheer-up McKay vid?
"Stress" by Clucking Belles

last ones

[skaredykat.livejournal.com]

2 delightful Rodney/Radek stories by julad: The Secret Life of Scientists (http://yearningvoid.net/stories/julad/000082.html) (~9150 words) and (the especially hilarious) Absurdity Theory (http://yearningvoid.net/stories/julad/000083.html) (~10,400 words)

[x-varda-x.livejournal.com]

The Killing Frost (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3060760/1) by Sholio/friendshipper (gen)

[korilian.livejournal.com]

Stuck by Kolyaaaa (http://kolyaaa.bravehost.com/stuck/stuck01.html) is one of my favorites, in which Rodney gets toddler-fied and it's all fun and games until it isn't.

Michelle72's allergy (http://michelel72.livejournal.com/70011.html) takes Rodney's health problems to hilarious outrageous levels.

Logical solutions to illogical problems by sardonicsmiley (http://smiley.zonezine.net/html/42478.html). No one loves Rodney like Atlantis.

Anything by Dasha (http://www.wraithbait.com/viewuser.php?uid=1273).

[ancientreader]

"No Refunds or Exchanges" by Astolat. Snarky, surprisingly ethical, in-love, formerly straight Rodney FTW. http://archiveofourown.org/works/2223

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Looking forward to reading these.

Re: last ones

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Thanks - I don't think I've read these.

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Great suggestion. Thanks!

[snowglow1275.livejournal.com]

I'm trying not to double up on any recs, I think I'm good.

Small Primes and Square Roots: I adore Rodney as a single parent in this. McShep. http://liviapenn.livejournal.com/367325.html

String Theory: Rodney's an agorophobic conductor and John's got some problems of his own. I love Rodney here but he's not the only reason to read this, the fic is deep and beautiful and makes you feel the music. McShep. http://toft-froggy.livejournal.com/190025.html

The Atlantis Local Stitch'n'Bitch Chapter: This is my favorite Rodney; funny, paranoid, and more than a little oblivious. One of my go-to cheer up fics. McShep. http://www.glitterati.talkoncorners.net/fiction/435.php

My Father Before Me: This is a tear-jerker but it leaves you feeling satisfied, I think. Another one where I love Rodney as a parent, but because he keeps failing, despite trying so hard. He raises John's kid after John dies. McShep. http://telleer.livejournal.com/326670.html

[estel_angel.livejournal.com]

I know it not strictly a fic rec but this comm http://community.livejournal.com/rodneymckayhc has some excellent Mckay fics recced and it has clear warnings for non-con etc. Plus The Great Doctor Mckay http://me-ya-ri.livejournal.com/194106.html is an excellent fic pre-slash Mckay/Sheppard.

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Thank you for these suggestions. I have so much to read now!

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[angellec.livejournal.com]

For great Rodney stories you can always count on Tarlan She posts on wraithbait.

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Okay, the vid totally rocked! Thanks for sending it my way. :)

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Hi, the link for Stuck doesn't seem to be working. Would you mind giving to me again? Thanks!

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

I love Tarlan. She's a great author. :)

[wapeci.livejournal.com]

I found a working link for Stuck http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2652996/1/Stuck

[no-affiliation.livejournal.com]

Everything written by Chelle (http://chelle.slashcity.org/atlantis/) is awesome. Especially her mckay/sheppard first-time fics ;)

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the link and the suggestion! (heh, forgot to log in the first time)

[deceptivechasm.livejournal.com]

Here is my favorite SGA Mckay vid ever! It is perfect for him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnAC3Ti2elI&videos=sC7R1cekyTM

[trafeane.livejournal.com]

That was pretty hilarious! Even though I broke into hives after listening to country music, it was worth it. ;-)

[deceptivechasm.livejournal.com]

xD Yeah, I'm not a huge fan, but that song is so perfect for him, that I have to keep it.