SLASH FIC: [Stargate: Atlantis] Once (PG-13)

[soraya2004]

This is part of a story arc I'm working on, which touches on death and resurrection, and the associated consequences. It's not a Death!Fic. Also, I'm not going to call it a series yet, until I actually finish writing a few more stories in this universe. That's my personal challenge for the next two months! ;-D

Author: Soraya
Title: Once
Rating:

Comments

[canadian_snoopy]

I got here via a rec to 'Crush' (which is v.v. funny, by the way) but this story is like a punch to the chest, and you've left me trying to breathe and catch my breath and not cry. The way this is written is so... *melancholy*, like Rodney gets that he's lost a lot even if he doesn't know what it was, and the idea that Atlantis made him this way, in an attempt to save him, is breaking my heart into itty-bitty pieces.

I know you said that this is a part of something longer and, for what it's worth (considering that you don't know me from Adam), I sincerely hope that you finish this because you've definetly got the beginning to something incredibly *awesome* here.

*goes to re-read*

[soraya2004]

Hi Canadian_snoopy - wow, thanks so much for these comments! That the story moved you in this way is more than I could hope for. I wanted to write a Rodney, who was somewhat damaged but trying to find his footing in the world... to some extent, I think most people have felt something similar at some point in their lives, and this was the feeling I was hoping to convey.

I haven't completely shelved this story arc, I've just been going through a bit of a writer's block at the moment, which I'm trying to write my way out of. Can't promise when I'll have more of this, but my New Year's resolution was to leave no fics unfinished, and I'm doing my best to keep to that!

Thanks again, and {{{hugs}}},
Soraya ;)

[canadian_snoopy]

From over here, it feels like you've conveyed the feeling just *fine* so you shouldn't worry about that. And yay! I'm so pleased to find out that this is likely to get continued -- I know terminal WIPs are a danger of fandom but, honestly, this is such a *neat* idea, that I'd really hate to not see more.

*awaits eagerly*

[cosmic]

Oh, this is gorgeous and painful and melancholic, and, like canadian_snoopy, I'd really love to see more of this.

[soraya2004]

Hi cosmic - I'm really pleased you enjoyed this and thanks so much for writing. I haven't given up on this story arc, even if it means I may wind up to traumatizing the boys even more in the fic! **pets John and Rodney** Not sure when there'll be more, but definitely I do plan on finishing this.

Thanks again for writing, and {{{hugs}}},
Soraya ;)

[burningchaos]

WOW this was stunning and I want more. I just love it. I love the flow and how it draws you in. It takes my bresth away.

[soraya2004]

Hey, thank-you so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it! I'm tinkering with companion stories to this, seeing where the muse takes me, and will hopefully post something soon!

Thanks again for writing, and {{{hugs}}},
Soraya ;)

[ladyjestyr]

Oh my god. This is just heartbreakingly beautiful. The absence, the loss; the sense that it's not fixable. Painful to read, but oh, so good. Like the others have said, I can't wait to read more.

[soraya2004]

Painful to write as well, I hate hurting the boys in any way! *pets them gently* But, thanks so much, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. I'm working on some companion fics for this story, and hope to have them finished soon.

Hugs,
Soraya ;)

[mightbeme]

Oh this is beautifully written, I feel so sad for John, and I adore this line. "How does he explain that death hasn't taken anything from him; it has simply opened him up and *made* him more." Brilliant, its a lovely read.

[soraya2004]

Thanks so much for this feedback - what a nice surprise! ;) Really glad you enjoyed it.

Hugs, Soraya ;)