Title: Protector's LamentFandom: Enterprise
Pairing: Reed/Sato
Author on LJ:
shi_shi2525Author's website: Coffeeslash.
Why this must be read: I adore this story for KickAss!Hoshi and Action!Malcolm, now with extra weaponry! shi shi really invented the fanon version of these characters, version that are now used by almost every author. Her Malcolm actually acts like a security officer, trying to protect his crewmates, and someone who can shoot and kick and kill, if necessary. Her Hoshi is frightened but brave, worried about Malcolm, trying to survive, and generally human. This story has won numerous awards. All of which it deserves.
You can find the rest of the Protector series on
here. I especially recommend Protector's Holiday, which takes a break from the serious nature of the series for a light-hearted romp in the grand tradition of farce and physical comedy. While I love the whole series, Holiday is the one I wish I'd written :)