Make The Devil Feel Surprise by Telesilla (NC-17)
Title: Make The Devil Feel Surprise
Fandom: SGA
Pairing: John/Rodney
Categories: action, angst, AU, drama, romance
Length: epic (48,000)
Warnings: This is a mirror AU and therefore, the characters are dark and angry and, in some cases, more than a little psycho. There is also sex between a minor and an adult, as well as some consent issues and BDSM elements.
Author on LJ: telesilla
Website: Chez Rozilla
Author's Summary: In a dark mirror universe of our own, sixteen year old Rodney McKay is brought to Atlantis by the Chief Science Officer, his older sister Jeannie, after their parents die. While Jeannie has no real use for Rodney, Colonel Sheppard does. Now Rodney has to come to terms with the fact that not only is he Sheppard's boy toy, but also that Sheppard is a moody, paranoid sadist.
For his part, John isn't quite sure what to make of Rodney, who is an almost too perfect match for him. Just as he and Rodney carefully start to settle into a complicated relationship, a conspiracy begins to surface, forcing Rodney to take a stand.
Review:
I have always wanted to read a good, satisfying mirror-‘verse story in the SGA fandom and this fic is my dream come true.
While John and Rodney in this universe are decidedly different from their canon counterparts, I believe the author was able to capture the essence of these characters and presented them as close to canon as possible given their circumstances. I was willing to overlook the warnings because I very quickly found out Sheppard is not really a “moody, paranoid sadist”. He’s still the same Sheppard who cares deeply about people close to him and believes in doing the “right thing”, albeit with mirror ‘verse standards. AU!Rodney is annoying at times but so is he in canon. My only concern with the story is Jeannie’s characterization. I may even go as far as saying she’s evil, but perhaps she, like all others in that universe, is simply a product of her upbringing and the society she’s in.
The verdict: highly recommended for those who appreciate dark mirror-‘verse stories but still want a happy ending.
Make The Devil Feel Surprise
Fandom: SGA
Pairing: John/Rodney
Categories: action, angst, AU, drama, romance
Length: epic (48,000)
Warnings: This is a mirror AU and therefore, the characters are dark and angry and, in some cases, more than a little psycho. There is also sex between a minor and an adult, as well as some consent issues and BDSM elements.
Author on LJ: telesilla
Website: Chez Rozilla
Author's Summary: In a dark mirror universe of our own, sixteen year old Rodney McKay is brought to Atlantis by the Chief Science Officer, his older sister Jeannie, after their parents die. While Jeannie has no real use for Rodney, Colonel Sheppard does. Now Rodney has to come to terms with the fact that not only is he Sheppard's boy toy, but also that Sheppard is a moody, paranoid sadist.
For his part, John isn't quite sure what to make of Rodney, who is an almost too perfect match for him. Just as he and Rodney carefully start to settle into a complicated relationship, a conspiracy begins to surface, forcing Rodney to take a stand.
Review:
I have always wanted to read a good, satisfying mirror-‘verse story in the SGA fandom and this fic is my dream come true.
While John and Rodney in this universe are decidedly different from their canon counterparts, I believe the author was able to capture the essence of these characters and presented them as close to canon as possible given their circumstances. I was willing to overlook the warnings because I very quickly found out Sheppard is not really a “moody, paranoid sadist”. He’s still the same Sheppard who cares deeply about people close to him and believes in doing the “right thing”, albeit with mirror ‘verse standards. AU!Rodney is annoying at times but so is he in canon. My only concern with the story is Jeannie’s characterization. I may even go as far as saying she’s evil, but perhaps she, like all others in that universe, is simply a product of her upbringing and the society she’s in.
The verdict: highly recommended for those who appreciate dark mirror-‘verse stories but still want a happy ending.
Make The Devil Feel Surprise