Tag: Ancient Technology
99 Brilliant But Irritable Scientists On the Wall by
Sequel: Take One Down, Pass it Around.
A Beautiful Lifetime Event by
Sequels/In Same Universe: Surprise,Double Bed
There's also Parenting in the Pegasus Galaxy by Brighid, but it's in a locked post. That's the story about Hyp getting her period.
A Matter of Death and Life by
John's problems started the day they nearly destroyed San Francisco and he didn't die.
A Perfect Match by
Looking up, John noticed the fake mistletoe -- now glowing a cheerful, radiant red -- at the same time Rodney did.
A Slightly Different Quality of Light by
I didn't know where else to note that this link no longer works.
All Good by
Sheppard has a Swiss cheese memory. Ronon wonders
why he's been forgotten.
Amnesia: a Quick Breakdown by
In which Rodney makes many lists.
Ancient Fairy Godmothers (Can Be A Real Pain in the ...) by
Sleeping Beauty, Ancient style.
Lists: Rare pairings slash index
And The Plural For Penis Is? by
John falls victim to an Ancient population control device and becomes, well, female.
And this the life I gave for you by
Late at night while much of Atlantis sleeps, Rodney brings his laptop to the control room and works, one eye on the Gate. Watching for Sheppard.
Beasts of War and Burden by
"Oh my God. We've landed on fucking Pern."
Bonding by
Aliens make John and Cam create an involuntary soulbond. Sequel: Next.
Bounded in a Nutshell by
Rodney finds a "neural room" and gets addicted to it
Break and Enter by
John wasn't doing anything he felt was wrong, but then McKay started stalking him and changed everything.
Breaking the Mold by
This wasn’t like he’d simply been turned into a girl. That might be a little cool, for a while. But just knowing this body wasn’t his, that it had an original owner, one that would be getting it back, made him nervous about how he treated this body.
Burn Out Bright by
John and Cam accidentally activate a set of matching Ancient bracelets, and as a result they can't move more than 200 yards from each other. Since it's Christmas, this means that John has to accompany Cam to a Very Mitchell Christmas back in Kansas.
But Trailing Clouds of Glory, Do We Come by
When Rodney loses Sheppard, he devises a way to get him back.
Checkmate (Series) by
John gets turned into a cat by an Ancient device. Rodney takes care of him. Link is to index for the series of stories in this 'verse.
Conduit by
Daniel's always wanted Atlantis, and fucking John is the closest he can get to having her.
Lists: Rare pairings slash index
Country Roads (Take Me Home) by
John goes, and comes, home.
Covalence by
When and Ancient device bonds John and Cam together physically, it’s their emotional well-being put on the line.
Masterlist
Dark Room by
Aiden and John find them selves trapped in a mysterious room together.
Lists: Rare pairings slash index
Day at the Beach by
This is the first story in a series, which deals with themes of death and loss. Sequels to this story are listed in the fic.
Defract: Clear Blue Skies by
John Sheppard is obsessed with speed; it's only fair that he should have the shortest Ascension in all of history.
Dog Day Afternoon by
He hated to think about it, but maybe he should send the dog home.
Double Occupancy by
A device makes John and Rodney's minds share Rodney's body. Written before "Duet".
Enthusiasm vs Experience by
It's never as hot as you think it will be.
Evan Lorne's No Good, Very Bad Day by
Part of the Dramatic Exit series.
Faster Than Light by
After losing Rodney, John remembers an Ancient device.
Five Ancient Devices Rodney McKay Wishes He’d Never Discovered by
Four Blatant Lies About Atlantis (And One Thing That's Totally True) by
Get Off by
John and Ronon finds the Ancients' sex room. Who knew the Ancients were into tentacle sex?
Here Every Language Is Silent by
Sometimes, you don't know what you have until it's gone.
Highly Classified and Very Hush Hush by
Three naked Marines end up in NCIS headquarters. Sequel: Strictly on a Need to Know Basis
Home In Time For Jeopardy by
Even the defeat of the Wraith and a bright future in the Pegasus galaxy doesn’t mean that the universe isn’t ultimately random and cruel. Or that love can’t be found in the ruins of your own life.
Hypnagogic by
They were just dreams until Rodney walked through the stargate to Atlantis.
In the Blood by
"It really shouldn't be funny but you know I've always sort of suspected that we'd have a joint funeral."
Into Dust by
Circling the chair, Cameron watches the Operator carefully. He's trying to discern any hint of recognition when he stops directly in front of the chair and says, his voice just short of steady, "John."
Just Breathe by
John's lips were icy against Rodney's, but at least he'd remembered to straighten John's head and pinch his nose shut. Remix of Not So Artificial
Lapse of Memory by
Implied Bates/Kavanagh, Teyla/Elizabeth, Grodin/Stackhouse, Zelenka/Miko & Ford/Heightmeyer.
Last One Out of the Circus by
Prompt: uncomfortable empathy
Leave No One Behind by
John finds himself drawn to an Ancient warship, and it's up to Lorne to pull him out of the interface when things go pear-shaped.
Life Is a Rollercoaster by
John and Carson deal with the aftermath of another Ancient screw up.
Lists: Rare pairings slash index
Like Pulling a Rabbit out of a Hat by
When they discover alien ships heading towards Atlantis, Rodney has yet another brilliant plan to save them. Unfortunately, this plan goes horribly wrong.
Matters of the Heart by WIP
McKay's a Cat Person by
John temporarily exchanges bodies with Rodney's cat.
Mend by
John Sheppard landing in the infirmary was nothing new, but when he finds himself sidelined by mysterious injuries he can’t recall receiving it's a race against time to find the cause...and save his life.
Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall by
Past McKay/Jonas Quinn, Sheppard/Carter in the AU.
An Ancient device exchanges John with his counterpart in another dimension.
Mnemonic, or Four Ways John Sheppard Didn't Lose His Mind by
Multiplication by
A few extra Lornes running around will come in handy for... paperwork.
My Dignity's Come Undone by
John's body may be sixteen again, but he's still himself and he still wants kinky sex with Rodney.
My Other Car's A Puddlescooter by
The one where John acts like a 14 year old girl and quotes PeeWee Herman.
Never a Forever Thing by
Rodney set up a VR for John while he's in stasis.
No Good Deed by
John had only planned to infiltrate the SGC in order to steal some valuable information and then disappear without a trace the way he usually did, but instead he ends up getting attached; to his team, to McKay, and to Cam in particular. What is a master thief to do when common sense tells him to finish the job and run but his heart tells him to stay?
No Sunday School Picnic by
A planet kept secret by the Ancients, a promising energy signature... Being stuck on the planet because of a busted DHD should not be so bad, right? They'll find the Ancient ruins and get some crystals to fix it, that's all. Or so they think until they are warned not to go into the forest, especially not after nightfall.
Nominalism at Midnight by
An ancient device makes Rodney invisible. Rodney-centric; McKay/Sheppard with Lorne/Parrish secondary pairing
On Loving a Geek (A Non-Traditional Romance) by
John wants Rodney, but Rodney is happy with Zelenka. With John turned into a woman, will Lorne help him forget about Rodney?
On the Ramifications of Accidental Long-term Gender Reassignment on Same and Intersexed Relationship by
Out of Sight by
"Rodney, relax. It's not a gun, and it doesn't work anyway."
Peanut Butter and Chocolate by
Ronon/Jennifer, Teyla/Kanaan, Radek/OFC
Planet Claire by
"It has to do with a rare verb form, the real-universe optative mood. It's used only for things happening in the real universe."
QED by
John is stuck in the transporter with Keller. Keller tries to pass the time with games. John works on being less of a jerk. Rodney's just trying to get John out.
Ramus by
Strange things keep happening to Rodney's reality, and not all of them are called John Sheppard.
Redefining 'Long Distance' by
Cam finds that developing a psychic bond with the guy you have a secret crush on isn't as bad as it sounds.
Roads Never Taken by
When Radek Zelenka is trapped in an Ancient device, John Sheppard must follow him to ensure Radek returns home.
Lists: Rare pairings slash index
Room Amenities by
Part of the Strange Aeon verse. Evan's busy, and John thinks he'll have to play on his own. He couldn't be more wrong. John/Ancient tentacle sex toy!
Rounded with a Sleep by
Sixteen days ago, John died. So why is Rodney the only one who remembers it happening?
Sacrifice Denied by
Sheppard finds a device that lets him take the pain another person feels. Instead of turning it in to Rodney he uses it. It works very well, at least until Rodney finds out.
Saving the Universe by
Part of the Cabin series - part 3-ish
Second Chance by
Major Sheppard always wondered how his life would have turned out if he had only gone on the expedition to Atlantis instead of returning home at his father's request.
Second Verse by
The Pegasus expedition needed Rodney McKay. They just didn't know it yet.
Shadows Over Atlantis by
Part of Strange Aeon. : As the Atlantis Expedition settles into their new home, they discover that they may not be as safe as they believe. Something dangerous is lurking in the city, and worse yet, someone among them may have been compromised.
Sixteen Going on Forty by
De-aged fic, underaged sex (Rodney is 16).
Standing In For Atlantis by
The price of wiping out the Wraith is almost too high.
Straight on Till Morning by
Maybe it was the Ancient bauble's doing.
Lists: Rare pairings slash index
Strangers When We Meet by
One day, a group of explorers from the city of the Ancestors arrive at Sateda. As military commander, it's Ronon Dex's job to deal with them.
Surrogate by
Rodney manages to save the team, but at a terrible cost to himself. When John later stumbles across an Ancient facility, he finds that it can give Rodney what the scientist had given up as a lost cause due to his sacrifice. But the facility is rapidly running out of power and John has to make a snap decision. How far is John willing to go to help a man that he loves far too much for his own good?
The .hrngo Files by
Ancient devices and Harlequin romances do not mix well.
The Atlantis Mentalist by
John touches something he shouldn't. Again.
The Chair by
“…are you saying I exist merely to be John Sheppard’s plaything?” The Wraith have returned, the city is on the verge of destruction and Rodney makes a discovery that could change his relationship with Sheppard forever. Meanwhile, Sheppard has made an equally startling discovery of his own.
The Computer is Your Friend by
Part of the Dramatic Exit series.
The Courtship of Colonel Sheppard, or, The One With the X-Wing by
McKay builds Sheppard an X-Wing. Sheppard swoons, in his own very Sheppardy way.
The Deconstruction of Falling Stars by
Atlantis is stranded in a strange new galaxy with no way of returning to either Earth or Pegasus, John is missing and presumed dead, and just when Cam thinks that he's finally getting used to the status quo, things get worse.
The Directory by
Being separated from Earth meant making sacrifices, and pooling resources.
The Geek's Guide to World Domination by
Part of the Geeks and Goons series.
The Pandora Effect by
Woolsey starts getting midnight visits from Sheppard, only, the colonel never seem to acknowledge their trysts during the daytime... (ends Woolsey/Zelenka, McKay/Sheppard)
Lists: McKay/Sheppard thematic fic index, Rare pairings slash index
The Sorcerer King by
In a time of magic, when Prince John mounts a rescue to save his family's oldest friend, he discovers more than just an ally in the sorcerer, Rodney McKay, as they seek to overthrow the Wraith Queen of Atlantis.
The Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Really Bad Affair of the Colonel and Meredith Miller by
The Triboelectric Effect by
"What the hell were you thinking, touching it!" John yells, terrified.
"I didn't mean to!" Rodney yells back. "Oh right, because this morning I thought, let's be sure to get stuck to an unidentified object on an unknown planet in the dark depths of a cave today. Excellent, can't wait!"
The World According to Rover by
Ancient intelligent carts. Established from part 2 onwards. Mostly McKay/Sheppard, but with other pairings, some of which have episodes and parts dedicated to them: Beckett/Zelenka, Lorne/Chuck, Cadman/O'Neill!Clone, Grodin/OFC (Lindstrom), Bates/Lindstrom, Weir/Paul Davis, implied Jack/Daniel.
Lists: McKay/Sheppard thematic fic index, Rare pairings slash index
They Should Really Label These Things by
John tried not to grimace. Really, he wasn't mad at Rod. But ever since he "magically" (Rod liked to call it magic, because he knew how much it irked John) appeared back in Atlantis, everything Rod did annoyed John. Morning runs? Annoying. Trips to the mainland for council meetings? Always inconvenient. The constant air of superiority because he'd been to a parallel universe and returned alive? John was about ready to pull out his hair, and that was saying something.
This Never Would Have Happened To Gilligan by
While some answers are just beyond John's reach, others are always by his side.
Thought Control by
"Hey Rodney?" John moved in closer, meeting Rodney's eyes when he opened them again. "Anyone ever mention the concept of safewords to you?"
Thousandmother by
A run-in with the Wraith results in the Team being separated and stranded on a cold, harsh planet without help or supplies. As they struggle to survive and find each other, the Team discovers a new alien race and secrets that the Ancients left behind. Including a secret about Ascension that neither the Ancients nor the Ori want anyone to know.
AU sometime after Season 3's Common Ground.
Three (or so) Wishes by
"But I don’t get the goddam harem pants and sequined bolero get up, that’s just…"
Total Recall by
John has Ancient memories. Additional parts: Part 2 Love Changes Everything and Nothing; Part 3 Decisions; Part 4 Dark Clouds on the Horizon; Part 5 Bad Moon Rising; Part 6 For They Don't Know What They Are Doing
Traces Through Time by
An Ancient device makes Rodney jump back in time
Trinity's Fall by
Rodney thinks he's tried hard enough by now.
Trust Issues by
Kicked out the airforce, John works for The Trust, but he don't really trusts them. He's looking for a way out of it for himself and Rodney.
Two men and a baby by
The natives give Rodney a gift: a baby clone of himself made with Ancient technology. Sequels: Second Watch, Fatherly Advice, Creation Myth
Unexpected, Round Two by
Cam takes a weeklong vacation on Atlantis and, well, it's Atlantis. At least the whales didn't show up.
Unspoken by
John tries too hard to make the right choices.
Until it's All You're Holding on Too by
After tragedy strikes, Rodney's friends watch as he tries to do everything in his power to find a way to set things right. Sometimes the lengths Rodney McKay would go to on behalf of John Sheppard amazed even him; especially when those lengths included not being able to tell a single person about what he'd done.
Waiting for My Real Life to Begin by
Rodney turns 40, dates Jennifer, kisses John and finds an Ancient weapons lab. Sequel: A Month Of
We All Fall Down by
Part 12 of Strange Aeon. Lorne encounters a piece of ancient tech with embarrassing results. Cam is even less lucky with his mission.
Lists: Sheppard/Lorne thematic fic index, Sheppard/Mitchell thematic fic index
What Are You Doing There? by
Another wacky Ancient adventure leads to some really good sex.
Why Didn’t They Label These Things? by
Sleeping Beauty, ancient device style
Words by
Even Carter has to have days when the Universe doesn't fit together properly.
You're My Lucky Star by
"Congratulations Major Sheppard! You're pregnant," Beckett informed, like it doesn't matter to him one way or the other that John Sheppard, a man, not to mention an Air Force Major is pregnant.
‘Til Human Voices Wake Us, and We Drown by
Sometimes, one mission can change everything.
