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Human Nature by Keira Marcos (R)
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Pairing: McKay/Keller, McKay/Sheppard, O'Neill/Jackson, various others
Length: 17,500
Author on LJ: not that I know of
Author Website: KeiraMarcos.com
Why this must be read: Atlantis has been returned to Pegasus, DADT has been repealed, and John Sheppard is not only dealing with both these things but also with his best friend's girlfriend being all kinds of a bitch. (If you're a fan of Jennifer Keller, it's probably best if you skip this one.)
The R rating is more for violence and language; even though the slashy quotient is high, there aren't any sex scenes or even kissing. The characterizations and the dialogue, however, leave the reader in no doubt that the emotional bond between all of the couples in this story are real and deeply felt.
I love the flow of the story. Work is combined with leisure activities, meal times and life in general in the city. It's a wonderfully balanced combination, one that we got in some of the best episodes of the show.
This also has some of my favorite all-time lines in fan fiction. There have even been a few occasions where I was sure some line I was remembering was from an episode, only to realize later the line I'd been obsessing over had come from this story. There are also moments that I can see in my head (and avidly wish had been in the show itself).
Here's a tiny example of her marvelous writing style:
"The eyebrow trash talk had taken on epic proportions at breakfast as their all guy meal had been invaded by Jennifer. She’d tucked in right beside McKay and offered the whole table a smile that John distinctly remembered he’d seen on a Wraith Queen once. It made his feeding scar hurt a little.
Heck, this is just one of my very favorite pieces of fan fiction from any fandom. It's just a terrific story and if you haven't read it yet, you're in for a treat. Enjoy!
Human Nature
Pairing: McKay/Keller, McKay/Sheppard, O'Neill/Jackson, various others
Length: 17,500
Author on LJ: not that I know of
Author Website: KeiraMarcos.com
Why this must be read: Atlantis has been returned to Pegasus, DADT has been repealed, and John Sheppard is not only dealing with both these things but also with his best friend's girlfriend being all kinds of a bitch. (If you're a fan of Jennifer Keller, it's probably best if you skip this one.)
The R rating is more for violence and language; even though the slashy quotient is high, there aren't any sex scenes or even kissing. The characterizations and the dialogue, however, leave the reader in no doubt that the emotional bond between all of the couples in this story are real and deeply felt.
I love the flow of the story. Work is combined with leisure activities, meal times and life in general in the city. It's a wonderfully balanced combination, one that we got in some of the best episodes of the show.
This also has some of my favorite all-time lines in fan fiction. There have even been a few occasions where I was sure some line I was remembering was from an episode, only to realize later the line I'd been obsessing over had come from this story. There are also moments that I can see in my head (and avidly wish had been in the show itself).
Here's a tiny example of her marvelous writing style:
"The eyebrow trash talk had taken on epic proportions at breakfast as their all guy meal had been invaded by Jennifer. She’d tucked in right beside McKay and offered the whole table a smile that John distinctly remembered he’d seen on a Wraith Queen once. It made his feeding scar hurt a little.
Daniel had engaged Jennifer in conversation while O’Neill had shoveled back the Fruit Loops he’d brought with him and looked at Sheppard like he wanted to demote him for ‘failing to properly secure his geek’. It was almost as unnerving as Keller’s smug Wraith Queen smile."
Heck, this is just one of my very favorite pieces of fan fiction from any fandom. It's just a terrific story and if you haven't read it yet, you're in for a treat. Enjoy!
Human Nature