McKay/Sheppard thematic fic index >> AU (Contemporary Setting)
"I (love) Boston" (Five things about John Sheppard, Librarian) by
Rodney has a bookstore, John is a librarian.
A Kind of Magic by
"And the winner of the Magician of the Year Award is....." There is a pause and a drum-roll.... "Rodney McKay!"
A Place on the Corner by
John runs a bakery shop Rodney favors in Colorado Springs. Sequels: Remembrance Day and Essentials and Clementine Tart
A Supermarket in California by
Sequel: City Hall. John is ex-military and inherits his uncle's supermarket in California. Rodney teaches at Berkeley.
A Walk on the Slippery Rocks by
If he can't do it here, he might as well go back to pretending to be straight.
A Whole World of Trouble by
John Sheppard's a singer in the local honky-tonk; Rodney McKay's newly moved into town.
Action! by
John is going to do his first porn movie, Rodney is the fluffer
After the Other by
John and Rodney are Irish academics. Missing scene: Salt Lick
All Poker Games Are Played Without God by
Chef!Rodney, Contractor!John
All You Can Be by
Rodney is a music teacher, John is an ex-military pilot recalled to service.
Ambulance by
John is an ER ambulance driver, Rodney is an ER doctor
Anallagmatic by
John's ex-wife Jeannie calls when her brother Rodney has been kidnapped.
And A Roost For Every Bird by
Loosely based on the movie "Jack & Sarah".
Animal Husbandry by
John's a cowboy in search of his chance, Rodney is the new vet in town
Arizona by
Sequel: Puerto Vallarta. John is a hired assassin sent to kill Rodney... isn't he?
Atlantis by
Rodney is a college professor. John runs a flying school.
Atlantis Summer Camp by WIP
Atlantis is a summer camp and Rodney gets talked into being a counselor. Part 2
Au-Verses: Platinum by
Rodney's a Rock star. On his way to Las Vegas, his bus gets hijacked.
Backyard by
John came home early to surprise Rodney - he's the one who is surprised.
Beau of the Ball by
Sheppard wanted them to go into the ballroom together, with Rodney as his companion for the evening, a spot normally reserved for high society ladies who combined beauty, grace and intelligence, not to mention one honest-to-god European princess three years ago. This couldn't be happening to him.
Bell Curve, or, Ladies Night at the Boom Boom Room by
Sequels on AO3 linked
Better Than by
John is an ER doctor. Rodney takes his niece to ER.
Black Helicopters at Dawn by
Rodney is out to prove the existence of aliens. Prequel: Big Dish Guy
Boys Gone Wild (The Roadtrip Remix) by
Rodney's a man on a mission, and the Texas coast is a long way away. Remix of Boys Gone Wild
Breaking the Bank by
College student John answers Professor Rodney ad asking for blackjack players
Broomstacking by
Rodneys plays curling, John is a figure skater (Friends locked)
But Wait, There's More! by
Shunned from the academia, Rodney has to sell his inventions through shopping television. John is the best-selling host in the business.
By the End of April by
John is a firefighter. Rodney is in a subway train that has an accident and John leads the rescue team.
Campfire Law by
Summer camp AU. Rodney is a counselor at Camp Atlantis, where he meets lifeguard John.
Can You Hear Me Now? by
Rodney is a cell phone repair man and John is a customer with a broken phone
Catalysis for Dummies (Which Dr. Rodney Most Certainly Is Not) by
Boots and the transitive property of rediculousness... Part of RunPunkRun's Dr. Rodney's Science Corner (Scroll down the page to #4)
Clean Plate Club by
Sequels: Picture This, Soup Weather, Distraction, Tempered, Best in Show. John is a photographer, Rodney is a chef and food stylist.
Company Men by
John owns an airplane design company. Rodney wants to show him his ideas... any way possible
Complementary Colors by
Coda: Analogous Colors. Artist!Rodney & Model!John.
Cotton Candy Was King by
Teen John meets teen Rodney in a carnival.
Counterpoint by
Rodney writes and conducts symphonies and needs someone to manage the other parts of his life. Other stories in the series: Cadence; Continuo; Caesura
Dark Places, Deep Water, Crowds, and Ducks. by
Rodney was sure he'd never seen the stranger before, he'd remember that smile. And the hair.
Days of the Week or The Tango Rodney by
John is a police detective. Rodney is a scientist. (Journal is friends locked)
Down on the Ranch by
Rodney inherited a ranch from his uncle. John is the ranch's general manager.
Dr. Rodney's Science Corner by
Also in universe: Catalysis for Dummies (Which Dr. Rodney Most Certainly Is Not)
Entangled Particles by
Sequel: Spatial Separation & More fics in this universe.
Fading Skies by
After John is badly wounded while serving in Somalia, he and Rodney have to learn how to make a serious physical disability a part of their lives.
Fair Trade by
John runs a coffee shop. Rodney's a customer. Related snippets: Fairly Competent, and Infinity Cubed; A Smarter Traidition; Wind Arrow
Fearless, Mindless Fancy by
TV show host Rodney is forced to investigate a haunted house with ghostbuster John
Fight Fire With by
John is a firefighter. Rodney's apartment is burning. (Story is archived at Archive.org's Wayback Machine. Author does not mind that cached versions are linked publicly.)
Finally Found Out by
McKay/Sheppard with minor Rodney/Sam, Rodney/Katie & John/OMC.
Flash Point by
Rodney's an emergency management official called in to deal with an out of control Colorado wildfire. John's a smokejumper crew leader with a past. Together, they work to put out the flames of one fire, while another one ignites between them.
Flying Blind by
Rodney is a best-selling SF author. His friend Samantha Carter sets him in a blind date.
For Better or For Worse by
John meets Rodney in a brothel and then has to marry him.
Four Quarters Verse by
Sequels: The Sea It Swells, The Bellerophon Brothers, Bootleg: The Best of the Puddlejumpers, Tokyo Drift, Five magazine covers the band was featured on (and why Rodney hates them), La Familia
Gift Horses by
“How is this all my decision? He’s your son too.”
Hair Today by
John and Rodney meet at the same hair saloon... run by Halling.
Head of the Class by
Rodney McKay is a U.C. Berkeley physics professor who absolutely cannot stand the new faculty hire, John Sheppard.
Heaven is a Place on Earth by
John sublets an apartment but the owner really hasn't left.
Help Wanted by
Rodney is looking for work. John hires him at his coffee shop. Pre-slash.
High School Confidential: John by
Part of a series: High School Confidential: Rodney, High School Confidential: Manic Monday, HSC: Polariod, Never Alone
His Bodyguard (series) by WIP
AU where John (and Ronon and Teyla) are bodyguards for one Dr. Rodney McKay. Link is to series page.
Home is Where the Heart is by
Also Beckett/Ford. Rodney is called home by his sister to help their friend Carson. Rich heir in disguise John and his PA Ford wander by their farms
Hostage by
Rodney's on the run. He breaks into John's house and takes him hostage
How There Was A Giant Conspiracy To Kidnap Rodney And Possibly Even Torture Him by
John Sheppard needs to prove his innocence. Unfortunately, he ends up with Rodney McKay in his stolen car. In 4 parts: Part 2; Part 3; Part 4
I (heart) Boston (The Amanda Dillingham Young Remix) by
Need to join LovesDecided LJ community to read this fic.
If I Could Start Again by
John is cheating on his wife with Rodney.
Index Cards (and things written in the margins) by
Part of the Quantum Entanglements universe.
Integration by Parts by
Rodney breaks through Fortress Sheppard. With Math.
Interstellar Penetration by
Rodney left Colorado for New York. John is an ex-air force officer turned gym owner.
It Takes a Week to Form an Ulcer by
John is a couples therapist. Rodney is dragged to his consult by his girlfriend, Katie.
Karate John and Uncle Rodney by
John is the karate professor of Rodney's niece.
Lean on Me by
Ex-military John down on his luck meets FBI Rodney.
Life by
What a judge and a court and two witnesses and a son have joined together, no one gets to break apart.
Life in Little Canada by
Bounty hunter Rodney is searching for police detective John, who has been charged with murder.
Live Free or Die: The SGA Fusion by
Detective!John is bringing computer hacker!Rodney in for questioning. Chaos ensues.
Living Will by
John and Rodney are ER doctors. Prequel: Plus Ca Change
Looking After Rodney by
Major John Sheppard is assigned as bodyguard to Dr. Rodney McKay.
Lustrous by
Also in the universe: Silk and Pearls (or, How Jane Sheppard Got Her Groove Back)
Match Point by
John is a pro beach volleyball player. Rodney is a scientist on vacation.
McKay and Sheppard -The Congressional Pages Story by
Rodney and John are teenager congressional pages.
Me for You by
John finds a class that he really needs to attend, taught by Rodney. They both learn a lot.
Moebius by
John owns a coffee shop; one guess who is best customer is. Set in the Fair Trade universe.
Moonstruck by
A widowed John Sheppard comes to ask Rodney McKay to attend a wedding..." John's marrying Rodney's spendthrift sister Jeannie!
Moving Day by
"He’s a buddy of mine from the service. Recently discharged, looking to meet new people Trust me, McKay. You’ll get along." Sequel: Handy Man
My Boss the Boy Toy by
Sequel: Part 2. McKay/Sheppard, implied Sheppard/Dex & Dex/Teyla.
Not Exactly Rocket Science by
Rodney is a 19-year-old college student. John is a 24-year-old college newspaper editor.
Not Like Years Ago by
John is a math teacher and football coach. Rodney is also a teacher.
Nothing Says Happy Holidays Like... by
John is ex-USAF and looking for a job. He answers an ad for nude male models. Rodney is the photographer.
Office Space and Other Tools of the Villanious Plot by
Rodney is a billionaire, John is his new bodyguard
On Life and Living by
Sequels: The Way to Comfort, Gone, Too Far, Lack of Symmetry, Nine Days Off, Halloween Night, Birthday Fic, Been Five Years
Open Office by
There's a new guy in the cubicle next to Rodney's.
Open Your Eyes by
John is hired as the new football coach. Rodney is subbing as physics teacher for his sister.
Out of Bounds by
John's an ice skater; Rodney's a coach. AKA 'the skating fic'
Phantom of the Laboratory by
John is involved with Cameron Mitchell, but when he meets the mysterious Phantom (AKA Rodney McKay), he falls in love with him instead.
Playing With Matches by
Because his family has a history of insanity that breaks out when a family member hasn't married by the time they are 35 years old, Rodney McKay visits a matrimonial firm searching for a bride. John is the secretary here.
Pleasant Surprises by
John is locked out of his apartment, naked
Prince Charming by
Scientist Rodney is convinced by his friend Carson to participate in a bachelor auction. Businessman John is there
Prove Your Hypothesis Right by
The things he does for a date, Rodney thinks as he picks his way through the crowd of soccer moms. Jeannie has promised him that John, the father of one of Madison's friends, will be at the recital and that's all Rodney needed to hear before he agreed to go.
Quantum Entanglements by
What if John and Rodney met when they were six?
Ring Out, Wild Bells by
Rodney inherits a house and Ronon from his uncle. John is his next door neighboor
Running Blind by
Rodney is running, John helps him to hide... but what about John's secret?
SGA Academic AU Snippet by
"You look suspiciously happy for a man who's supposed to have spent the afternoon writing an exam," John commented.
Say Hello! by
Elementary!verse. Timeline and links to more in the 'verse
Selections from A Scientific Passion by
John is send by Rodney's publisher to check on him
Set Fire to Our Bed by
He just wants to get through this weekend without the four of them burning the house down. And without his stepbrother" ex-stepbrother" whatever, Rodney" throwing him off the roof.
Silk and Pearls (or, How Jane Sheppard Got Her Groove Back) by
Also in the universe: Lustrous
Sing me a love song by
Rodney gets an internship position at Pegasus Records. He wants to sign John up.
Slept Too Long by
Jingle Bells had been stuck in his head as he waited for the ten o'clock train, and Deck the Halls had kept him up until almost two in the morning as his mind repeated falalalala lalalala about a thousand times a minute. "While you were Sleeping" done McShep.
So. Totally. Doing. It by
"You think Kirk's a top? Or a bottom?" Part of the Ventura Highway 'verse.
Spin by
He doesn't know why he lets John drag him to these things.
Steady State by
Things that can be found in the apartment of M. Rodney McKay Ph.D. Ph.D. Remix of Catalysis for Dummies
Sting of Destiny by
Rodney's research visa is going to expire in a week. Test pilot John offers him a solution: to marry an American
Strike! by
Rodney is at a Bowling Championship and meets someone!
String Theory, a Concerto for Violin in D Minor by
Rodney is an orchestra conductor, John is a performer down on his luck.
Temporary Engagement by
Mainly Weir/Zelenka with a bit of McKay/Sheppard in the background.
The Aquarians by
Sequel: Electric Kool-Aid, Add Fresh Paint. 1969. Rodney goes to a concert.
The Big Gay History of the World by
John is a sheltered scholar. Rodney is the boyfriend of a mafia boss.
The Clothes Make the Man by
Rodney is a famous designer that needs a new model. John happens to work in the construcction right outside his window
The Convenient Husband by
Second part here. Rich heir John proposes old friend Rodney a marriage of convenience with benefits
The First Circle by
Rodney suffers through a library orientation. Until he meets John.
The Ghost by
"John shivered despite his warm coat, the cold October air seeping into his bones. He quickened his pace; he was already late for his night shift at the mortuary."
The Gift by
"In all honesty, John did feel scared, but it wasn’t ghosts that he was worried about."
John and Rodney become friends as children, AU, Halloween
The Innocent's Dark Seduction by
"Pregnant? Yes," Rodney snarled. "Now that Dave's devious plan has worked, you know about it. Yes, it's yours. No, you don't have to have anything to do with it... her......"
The Neighborly Detective and the Tragic Woobie Widower Verse by
Detective John Sheppard starts his new life in suburbia and becomes steadily captivated by his neighbor, Dr. Rodney McKay, and his son Timothy. This fic started because I wondered why Rodney never got to be the tragic woobie widower in fic.
The Nemesis by
Rodney is John's date for their Senior prom (Journal is friends locked)
The Observer by
A man on the run kidnaps a couple on Christmas Eve.
Secondary pairings: Jeannie/Kaleb Miller, Dave/Helen Sheppard, Ronon Dex/Teyla Emmagan, Evan Lorne/Radek Zelenka
The One with the Kittens and the Packing by
Rodney is Superman and John is Lois Lane.
The Pegasus Academy of Fine Arts by
The gang attends the The Pegasus Academy of Fine Arts.
The Perfect Cappuccino by
Rodney is a coffee-addict programmer. John is his barista
The Power of Love by
Rodney is an angel. To get his wings, he needs to make John fall in love.
The Prisoner of Zenda by
McKay/Sheppard with bits of Weir/Kolya, Weir/Zelenka, and Dex/Teyla. Based on the movie "The Prisoner of Zenda".
The Promotion by
Rodney's been promoted and has to move to Eureka.
The R Word by
Detective John is investigating the desaparition of various children. His first suspect is the solitary musician living on the edge of the swamp... Rodney.
The Sheriff and the Physicist by
John is a small-town sheriff, Rodney a physicist in search of the peace necessary to write a book
The Spaces Inside by
BDSM world. Top John pics a stray sub, Rodney.
Three John/Rodney AUs I'm Totally Not Writing - 1: True Colors by
Sequel: True Confessions and Prequel: Student. John and Rodney are hairdressers.
Three John/Rodney AUs I'm Totally Not Writing - 2: Rub You the Right Way by
Also in this universe: Graduation Present, Stacking the Deck, Playing Your Hand, and Paper. John has a sore back. Rodney is a masseur.
Three John/Rodney AUs I'm Totally Not Writing - 3: What [Who] I Did on My Summer Vacation by
Sequel: Summer Nights. John is a lifeguard and Rodney is a scientist studying algae.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Physicist by
Rodney works of the English government and meets John in a cold London day
Tomorrow Might be a Good Day by
Based on The Philadelphia Story.
Walk This Way by
Sequels: Pretty Persuasion, Flying Weekend, Lateral Stability, Small Packages & Undercover, A Grave Undertaking, Changes. Rodney is a very occupied scientist. He hires John to walk his huge cat Ronon.
Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot by
Rodney's girlfriend forces him to go to dance class. John is his instructor
War of the Silver Birch by
John and Rodney are florists and rivals.
Watch the Man by
McKay/Sheppard, unrequited McKay/Sheppard/Beckett.
What You Always Wanted by
John and Rodney learn to love the seasonal gift exchange.
When you know you were born to fly by
John is a commercial pilot, Rodney is a difficult passenger.
Wind Arrow by
More in the Fair Trade 'verse. Rodney gets hurt in an accident; John freaks out.
Wrapped in a Red Ribbon by
Det. Sheppard and CSI McKay are forced to go undercover to hunt down a serial killer who is targeting members of Ascension, an elite bdsm club.
Your Secret Life (Of Indiscreet Discretion) by
John is marrying Elizabeth but he's cheating on her with Rodney.
