Peace of Mind by Regann (PG)
Fandom: STARGATE ATLANTIS
Pairing: none
Length: 1,000 words
Author on LJ: regann
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:
Author's Summary : Caldwell learned a few things during the dark days of his captivity. Coda for "Critical Mass".
COLONEL STEVEN CALDWELL
This piece provides a truly moving and horrifying look at being a host from Steven Caldwell's eyes. His ordeal shows something of the man behind the brash military exterior. He's a man who has had several of his dreams in life swept away from him, so many of his ambitions unrealized. All of that is used as ammunition against him for very painful consequences by his invader. He also has to watch as he betrays his people and the city he loves to death and destruction. He finds some peace in defiance as he fights his invader, to finally see it expelled and to have his mind again. This piece really digs into what makes Steven Caldwell tick and shows us the kind of man he can be. He's not just the hard-lined military man; he's a man of honor who cares for his people and does all he can to protect them, even from himself.
Peace of Mind
Pairing: none
Length: 1,000 words
Author on LJ: regann
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:
Author's Summary : Caldwell learned a few things during the dark days of his captivity. Coda for "Critical Mass".
COLONEL STEVEN CALDWELL
This piece provides a truly moving and horrifying look at being a host from Steven Caldwell's eyes. His ordeal shows something of the man behind the brash military exterior. He's a man who has had several of his dreams in life swept away from him, so many of his ambitions unrealized. All of that is used as ammunition against him for very painful consequences by his invader. He also has to watch as he betrays his people and the city he loves to death and destruction. He finds some peace in defiance as he fights his invader, to finally see it expelled and to have his mind again. This piece really digs into what makes Steven Caldwell tick and shows us the kind of man he can be. He's not just the hard-lined military man; he's a man of honor who cares for his people and does all he can to protect them, even from himself.
Peace of Mind