March 7th, 2013 
11:48 am "Robot Trip" by copperbadge (T)
Fandom: The Avengers (movieverse)
Pairing: Background Pepperony (best ship name ever)
Length: ~8K words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] sam_storyteller/[livejournal.com profile] copperbadge
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read: Tony and Steve take a road trip with Tony's robot Dummy. It's every bit as awesome as you'd think, with bonus Pepper and perfect dialogue.

He's such a loser even the post office won't take him, so I'm driving him out to New York. )

Robot Trip
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12:01 pm The Chair by Xanthe (NC-17)
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Length: 17,586
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] xanthestories
Author Website: xanthe.org
Why this must be read: "...are you saying I exist merely to be John Sheppard's plaything?" Whee! xanthe's first foray into Stargate Atlantis fan fiction is still one of my all-time favorites. Set immediately after the events of "The Siege, Part 3", Major Sheppard discovers an interactive hologram that reveals some home truths about key members of the expedition, how their paths to the lost city were pre-destined and information about a weapon that could destroy the Wraith; but it's a weapon that can only be used under specific conditions. This story is just delightful from beginning to end and contains all of hallmarks of xanthe's marvelous writing style: fantastic characterizations, humor, action, angst, romance and it's a plot-driven story with a smokin' hot sex scene that is integral to the plot. (Plus, I'm a sucker for top!John and our cocky flyboy does not disappoint! *fans self* Phew!) I find myself going back to read this one a couple of times a year. I have a feeling that you're going to fall in love with this one too.

The Chair
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01:42 pm On a Balcony in Summer Air, by Heather (PG)
Fandom: DUE SOUTH
Pairing: Ray Kowalski/Stella Kowalski
Length: 17,700 words
Author Website: Heather's fic on AO3
Why this must be read: This is Ray and Stella and their budding pre-teen relationship, and it's utterly adorable. I kept smiling and going "awwww". At the same time, I can see the future characters in these kids, and I really like how both Ray's and Stella's parents are fleshed out, especially Stella's mother. This story is self-contained, but there's a 45,000 word sequel, which I am saving up to read later!

On a Balcony in Summer Air
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