McKay/Sheppard thematic fic index >> Timeline: Post-series
20 September by
It's just past midnight on 20 September, 2011, in the middle of the northern ocean on New Lantea II.
A First Kiss by
Someone takes a chance in a motel room on a road trip.
A Matter of Death and Life by
John's problems started the day they nearly destroyed San Francisco and he didn't die.
Abandon ‘ship by
Rodney decides that leaving would be the best thing for everyone
Attention Seeking by
Atlantis is heading home but, for once, Rodney's attention is caught elsewhere.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place by
On the run from angry aliens with golfcarts, John and Rodney hide in the husk of a large tree and something arises that confuses Rodney and embarrasses John. (Past tense Keller/McKay.)
Black Flag by
“Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.” -- H.L. Mencken
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.
Building a home by
The house was large enough for a family, but after half a year, John still felt as if he was stepping into a new house instead of a home.
Caught in the Gravitational Pull of Onderon. by
Rodney is sure of only two things when Jeannie decides to come back to Atlantis for a short research project: the city is not big enough for both of them and he's grateful for his accrued vacation time.
Chance by
"I can't believe you didn't want to have sex with her," Rodney said, looking as if the world had stopped making sense.
Change of plans by
When they leave the San Francisco Bay and take to the skies on their way back to Pegasus, Rodney is angry. Angry, and bitter, and sad. He’s withdrawn, keeping to himself and ignoring anyone and everyone that tries to speak to him.
City in Flight by
They weren't a new threat to Atlantis but they now came at them with a vengeance. John knew they needed help. What they got was more than they had hoped for.
McKay/Sheppard, O'Neill/Jackson, Beckett/Emmagen, Carter/Mitchell, Lorne/Davis
DADT and PDAs by
By the time the new president finally got around to repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Atlantis was already back in Pegasus and settled into her new (old) home.
Damned If You Do, and Damned If You Don’t by
Yes, there were signs, and if he hadn't been thinking with his dick he would have twigged to them immediately.
Do I Dare Disturb the Universe by
"When Faith Lumsbred disobeys the decree of Queen Harmony and goes into the forbidden part of the woods, she expects to discover something cool, or at least something suitably unsettling. Finding instead an ageing astrophysicist and his cat she decides to get to the bottom of the things. How did McKay end up here? Why has the queen gone to such lengths to keep him hidden? And what exactly has he been doing out here all by himself?"
Emotional Physics 101 by
John has an irrational fear of dentists. Rodney can relate.
Every LIttle Thing by
John anticipated a lot of possibilities for disaster when Rodney invited John to his sister's place for his first Christmas after the breakup with Jennifer. Getting drafted into playing a plastic guitar wasn't one of them.
Everything Changes (And you gotta be ready) by
Sheppard goes missing and Rodney moves heaven and earth to find him.
Geeks' Night Out by
Rodney wants to talk about ex-girlfriends but Ronon's more interested in Star Trek.
General Inspection by
General Stanley A. McChrystal got himself relieved of duty in Afghanistan on purpose. He has other problems to solve and the answer to at least one of them seems to be in Pegasus.
Had Joys No Date Nor Age No Need by
Rodney turned and looked at John. “You know,“ he said, “I'm ready to go.“ John turned to face him, and he knew right away that Rodney was talking about more than just leaving the remnants of the festival.
Hand Gestures by
Atlantis makes a quick stop on the way home to Pegasus.
Heroes With A Plan by
Being brave and reaping the benefits can be easy. Just, not this time.
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.
Honor Guard series by
Earthside, a Pegasus veteran stands guard over her commanding officer, who got shot on his way to Dr McKay's wedding.
In Sickness and Hotel Rooms by
"You wouldn't know 'okay' if it came running at you with a pitchfork." Rodney smacked his hand against John's forehead and left it there through John's growling dissent. "First of all, your lungs sound like a carburetor. And second, I'm surprised you haven't burst into flames."
It's a Small World After All by
FUBAR happens on Atlantis, John disappears, two years later Rodney takes a vacation to Disneyland, and who do you think is working at Soaring Over California?
Jennifer by
It breaks Jennifer's heart when she realizes that Rodney's not in love with her.
Just So Long and Long Enough by
Dave Sheppard learns more about his brother and gets drawn into a tangle of secrets and truths.
Lighter Than Air by
The Ml'suk have harbored a grudge for thousands of years, and they have no qualms about using Sheppard as a pawn in their manipulations. Teyla, Ronon, and Rodney have to play by the rules or risk forfeiting John's life.
New Roads by
Rodney discovers that, sometimes, the end of one road is just the start of another.
North is East by
“That’s it, I am never, ever, letting you fly a city ever again,” Rodney said by way of a greeting.
Not quite Benjamin Braddock by
He couldn't look at Rodney and think that he'd never loved him more and then go ahead and pretend that it didn't matter that he married someone else.
Not quite a regular day by
It started out just like any other day but then events happen that will change Rodney's life forever.
Offer me Solutions by
When the Trust try to destroy the ZPM room, leaving Atlantis adrift between the two galaxies on the way back to Pegasus, Rodney and Radek work hard to get it repaired. When exhaustion leads to mistakes being made, John has the right solution.
One, Plus Two, Plus Two, Plus One by
Set post-series as Atlantis gets prepared to go back to Pegasus, Keller resigns, Rodney follows her, and Rodney panics when he loses touch with John.
Operation All’s Fair in Love And War by
John realizes his feelings for Rodney when when Rodney decides to marry Jennifer.
Options by
"Don't you guys have the slightest awareness of how you are pretty much constantly in each other's orbits?"
Personal History by
After all the years of denial, now it was time for John to find happiness--for both of them.
Point Of No Return by
"Something wasn't right. Rodney felt it in his gut."
Rodney might stay behind on Earth with Keller when Atlantis heads back to Pegasus, and John realizes he doesn't want that to happen.
Professional Jealousy (The Special Delivery Remix) by
Rodney is dissed by one of his colleagues. But John knows how to make it right.
Seven Day Fool by
So, in the end, the only way to equal it out was to hurt them all.
Sheppard’s Law of Martyrdom by
Rodney and Jennifer get engaged. The inevitable happens.
Sometimes... Love Just Happens by
With the repeal of DADT, comes some misunderstandings that lead to the breaking up of one couple and the coming together of another.
Stargazing by
The city’s back in Pegasus, and John and Rodney have been watching the stars together for months when Rodney floors John with a simple observation.
That Will Break You by
Life can break your bones. It can also stitch you back together.
The Answer by
He knows what their reunion in less than an hour will be like. A wry comment from John. An eye roll from Rodney.
The Hardest Habit by
John couldn't say "Go get the girl" again….
The Ingenious Dr. Rodney McKay of Atlantis by
Who would have thought that defeating the Wraith was the least of Rodney's worries?
The List by
Rodney can't understand why all his beautiful, blonde girlfriends keep breaking up with him.
The silence of the stars and of the sea by
Rodney threatens to go back to Earth. John will do anything to make him stay, and Rodney's not above taking advantage.
To Have & To Hold by
The IOA decide that because Rodney has never been in a successful long term relationship while on Atlantis, that he lacks certain leadership skills. John however, can't bare the thought of Rodney leaving, so comes up with a cunning plan.
Turn the world all which a way by
John doesn’t want to hear what Rodney has to say, and so he makes a strategic retreat… Okay, he runs away.
Two Ships that Go Bump in the Night by
Someone goes a little stir crazy on Christmas Eve.
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
Wedding Duty by
John is his usual, articulate self. Good thing Rodney's a genius. Sequel: Uninvited Guests
Where to Start Over and How to Begin by
Post-Season 5, Atlantis is stuck on Earth. Teyla realizes she has to create the path to take Atlantis home. With the help of Woolsey, Ronon, John and Rodney, she's widely successful, but somewhere along the way, Rodney and John get a little lost.
White Hats Optional by
Rodney's protective of those he considers family.
