FIC: Beside (Stargate Atlantis fic)

[mhalachaiswords]

Beside
A Stargate Atlantis fanfic
Summary: John Sheppard never pretended to be a hero, and it's not his fault if Teyla thought he was.
Characters: John Sheppard and Teyla (if you turn your head twenty-one degrees sideways and squint, it might look a bit shippy)
Disclaimer: Sony and MGM own all things Stargate Atlantis. I'm only borrowing and will

Comments

[laney_1974]

I really, really enjoyed this. I never really liked this particular scene in the show itself because I just couldn't see why John was so against saving Teyla's friends (Logically, I knew why but it just didn't feel quite in character to what we had seen - that and I was half asleep watching it). This ficlet gives me a bit more of an insight as to what was going through Shepp's mind.

[mhalachaiswords]

Thanks. That scene has been hammering at my head for a few days, ever since I watched Letters from Pegasus. The realtionship between Sheppard and Teyla's a bit hard for me to figure out. It's not against regulations, as is the Carter and O'Neill relationship, so it needs to build on the working relationship between those two. Both are leaders, but from very different backgrounds. Having their different ethics and emotioanl backgrounds play togeher and conflict (as in Letter from Pegasus) is the facinating part.

[jaydeyn_sitari]

*sigh* how do you do that? I am completely jealous of your ability to get into character's heads and ... become them. Because hey, that's Sheppard. At least it's the Shep I see.

And also? Teyla! You've got her down perfectly here. Strong and capable and so frustrated with him at this point. Love the glare that can melt steel line. Absolutely. (May have a wee girl-crush on Teyla).

Lovely, m'dear!
:)
Jaydeyn

[mhalachaiswords]

*sigh* how do you do that? I am completely jealous of your ability to get into character's heads and ... become them.
That's why I love the characters in this show, they are written and acted so beautifully. It's easy to get a handle on the characters when they feel so real.

And also? Teyla! You've got her down perfectly here. Strong and capable and so frustrated with him at this point. Love the glare that can melt steel line. Absolutely. (May have a wee girl-crush on Teyla).

I think that part of the reason with these two is that I love the anti-hero in John Sheppard. He's just such a goofball. Plus, I also have a bit of a girl crush on Teyla as well. I always do this with the kick-ass girls (Buffy, Faith, River, etc).

[mhalachaiswords]

Wheee! Oh happy day, you've been bitten by the SGA bug. Now don't try and fight it, just relax and enjoy the ride : )
Yeah, it's a fun fandom. The characters are so real, and failble, and trying to do wht right thing. It hits all my fairy tale/hero buttons.

[lishel_fracrium]

*applauds* don't be nervous. that was brilliant and I hope that you write more. I loved this,thank you.

[mhalachaiswords]

don't be nervous. that was brilliant and I hope that you write more.

Thanks :) I'm always nervous when I put out my first fandom fic. I try to start small :)

[shusu]

*waves* This is awesome. It's why Letters from Pegasus was never a filler show for me, because here's John warring with his emotions and his tactical training, and Teyla at his side pushing him. Great John voice too.

[mhalachaiswords]

It's why Letters from Pegasus was never a filler show for me, because here's John warring with his emotions and his tactical training, and Teyla at his side pushing him. Great John voice too.

Thanks :) I liked Letters, it gave a great background to all the characters in a non-action way. Plus Sheppard and Teyla action (in a non eyebrow raising way, of course)