But Never The Nights (Explicit)
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Pairing: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Length: 67,906 words
Author on LJ: lavvyan
Author Website: AO3 / Wraithbait
Author's Summary: When Rodney is culled, John suddenly has to deal with the loss of his best friend. As for Rodney, things go downhill from there. Set somewhere after The Hive, spoilers up to that episode.
Why this must be read: It's heartbreaking and fun and has a happy ending. When Rodney is culled, John has to deal with the loss of his friend and the sudden realization about the depth of his feelings. John's struggle to let Rodney go will make you ache for him - several scenes never fail to make me tear up. Meanwhile, Rodney must survive while stranded on a culled world, fighting an infection and the perils of loneliness. I love presumed dead fics, and this is one that I've re-read countless times.
But Never The Nights
Pairing: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Length: 67,906 words
Author on LJ: lavvyan
Author Website: AO3 / Wraithbait
Author's Summary: When Rodney is culled, John suddenly has to deal with the loss of his best friend. As for Rodney, things go downhill from there. Set somewhere after The Hive, spoilers up to that episode.
Why this must be read: It's heartbreaking and fun and has a happy ending. When Rodney is culled, John has to deal with the loss of his friend and the sudden realization about the depth of his feelings. John's struggle to let Rodney go will make you ache for him - several scenes never fail to make me tear up. Meanwhile, Rodney must survive while stranded on a culled world, fighting an infection and the perils of loneliness. I love presumed dead fics, and this is one that I've re-read countless times.
But Never The Nights