McKay/Sheppard thematic fic index >> Ancient & Alien Technology Troubles
17.5 by
He had never in his life thought that another guy had a pretty mouth; he wasn’t going to start now.
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 Dickensian Betrayal of the Mind by
It's Christmas on Atlantis too and Rodney is feeling less than festive until John helps him out.
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.
Ancient Solutions by
A return visit to a trading partner starts a new chapter in John and Rodney's relationship.
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.
As You Wish by
An alien device makes Rodney want to please John.
At Liberty by
John knows he's fighting a battle he's already lost.
Beasts of War and Burden by
"Oh my God. We've landed on fucking Pern."
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.
Broadcast Signal by
Great. Obviously he was now destined to see dead people.
Cardiogenesis (The Heart of the Matter) by
It was the stupidest way to die in any galaxy.
Chain Reaction by
Rodney gets kidnapped and John comes to the rescue, but when they're both back home on Atlantis, it seems that things are only just beginning...
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.
DNA or Die by
"You activated the medical database collection apparatus. Now it wants your DNA," Rodney reports.
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".
Ellis by
John is hurt offworld and the cure is not quite what they expected.
Everything Changes (And you gotta be ready) by
Sheppard goes missing and Rodney moves heaven and earth to find him.
Flying Blind (or possibly just stupid) by
John’s always dreamed of having wings, and he’s got wing.
Folie a Deux by
It matters like a hole in the head, because that's what it is: a hole, a wound, a fissure. He can feel out the raw edges where his memories have been cut to pieces, the sudden blanks where the film breaks and he is left flailing on the edge of words.
Found by
Rodney gets himself into and out of trouble but no one believes him.
Freaky Sensitivity by
Rodney is experiencing orgasms out of the blue.
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."
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.
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.
McKay's a Cat Person by
John temporarily exchanges bodies with Rodney's cat.
Message in a Bottle by
John brought up the strangest things when they were having sex, but Rodney learned to just railroad past the weird and get to the good stuff.
Miracles by
Sequels: Little Miracles: The Naming, Little Miracles: The Doctor, Little Miracles: Ask and Tell, Little Miracles: An Old Friend Little Miracles: The Birdman of Atlantis
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.
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.
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 a Clear Day by
John has always known that Rodney is braver than he gives himself credit for.
Out of Sight by
"Rodney, relax. It's not a gun, and it doesn't work anyway."
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.
Rescuing Rodney by
Rodney's not quite all there because of an accident with -- what else -- Ancient tech. John can't really do anything for him but wait. During the waiting comes the despair, writing and hoping.
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.
Satellites 1 by
He has nothing to fear but fear itself - and the sky falling on his head.
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.
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.
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?
Symbiosis by
Sheppard gets sick, but in Atlantis, it's never as simple as a common cold.
The .hrngo Files by
Ancient devices and Harlequin romances do not mix well.
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 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 Goon's Guide to Mind Control by
Part of the Geeks and Goons series.
The Helping Hand (Suite for Octopus and Scientist) by
Animatronic octopus
The Last Survivor by
I had lived alone for as long as I remember. Also known as the story where Sheppard and McKay crash, get hurt and need help, and the wraith are afoot.
The Providence of Stars by
In the summer of 1942, young Dr. Rodney McKay steps off a train, eager to continue his work on the war effort. Nearly a year later, he's running for his life with Captain John Sheppard.
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 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.
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?"
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
Turn On, Turn Off by
John's frustrated and events conspire to keep him that way.
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
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.
Welcome to Blaine by
The invasion that everyone had known was coming and prayed wouldn’t. But no expected the developments in Blaine.
What Are You Doing There? by
Another wacky Ancient adventure leads to some really good sex.
Where the Heart Is by
John and Rodney are stranded off world. Character death in part 2: Tomorrow and closure in part 3: Testament
Why Didn’t They Label These Things? by
Sleeping Beauty, ancient device style
Why Rodney Shouldn't be Allowed to Play with Ancient Tech by WIP
Words by
Even Carter has to have days when the Universe doesn't fit together properly.
You Can't Die Unless I Say So by
Dr. M. Rodney McKay as Juliette; Lt. Colonel John Sheppard as Romeo
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.
Zombies and Blackouts -- Oh My by
Sometimes the Pegasus galaxy was the ultimate horror show, the fright never ended.
abicierum by
One night plus four months, times n for the weight gain, equals one fetus. And onward. Abicierum-- to give up, not to surrender.
‘Til Human Voices Wake Us, and We Drown by
Sometimes, one mission can change everything.
