SGA / SG-1 / Dead Like Me (R)
Title: Dead Like Them by Forcryinoutloud and Laytoncolt
Pairing: Sheppard/McKay pre-slash; hints of Jack/Daniel
Author on LJ: forcryinoutloud and laytoncolt
Author Website: mad_gaters
Why this must be read: I haven't seen a single episode of "Dead Like Me" and I still love this fic because the authors nail the characters. They also give enough explanation that it all makes perfect sense, and although perhaps I'm missing some of the subtleties that a DLM fan would get, I can't help but love the story. It works and it's by turns poignant and hilarious.
The premise: Rodney dies, but instead of passing on to the great beyond, he ends up being a reaper, someone who eases the souls of the soon-to-be-dead on to the next life. His fellow reapers are Jack, Daniel, Ronon (who enjoys his job a little too much), and John. This story is all about how Rodney adjusts to his new life (or lack thereof), and in typical Rodney fashion, he flails along insulting the people trying to help him and somehow still manages to endear himself to John.
It's the first story set in this universe, and although it will have you craving more, it certainly stands alone as a story. At the moment there are three additional stories, and plans for at least one more. (Easily found through the tags on mad_gaters).
"I'm not dead," Rodney denied instantly. "I'm too brilliant to be dead!"
"Huh," the man said. "That's a new one. I haven't heard that one before." He stepped over the body and out of the way of the gathering crowd effortlessly, and then stopped beside Rodney.
"I'm not, I can't be," Rodney told him, before pointing at him in accusation. "What is this? If I'm dead, then how am I talking to you? Ha! Explain that!"
"You're talking to me because I'm a grim reaper," the guy said, and flashed him another toothpaste ad grin.
"You are not a grim reaper," Rodney snapped. "You're way too pretty."
"Flattery won't get your life back," he said, charmingly, before swinging an arm around his shoulders and steering him away from his body. "I don't think we've been properly introduced, I'm John."
"Dr. Rodney McKay," Rodney snapped. "I demand to see your supervisor."
"Jack? Jack's a little busy," John said. "He's having trouble with Daniel again; he keeps trying to save people; which means you’re my responsibility."
Rodney glanced back again. Radek, Peter and Carson had run out and were standing around his body looking shell shocked and pale. Peter had to hold Miko back, as she screamed his name hysterically through her tears.
"You don't need to watch this," John told him softly.
Rodney just nodded, and let John continue to lead him away. His silence, however, didn't last long.
"Where are you taking me?" he demanded. "Shouldn't I be moving into a light or something?"
"We're going to pick up my laundry," John told him.
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Pairing: Sheppard/McKay pre-slash; hints of Jack/Daniel
Author on LJ: forcryinoutloud and laytoncolt
Author Website: mad_gaters
Why this must be read: I haven't seen a single episode of "Dead Like Me" and I still love this fic because the authors nail the characters. They also give enough explanation that it all makes perfect sense, and although perhaps I'm missing some of the subtleties that a DLM fan would get, I can't help but love the story. It works and it's by turns poignant and hilarious.
The premise: Rodney dies, but instead of passing on to the great beyond, he ends up being a reaper, someone who eases the souls of the soon-to-be-dead on to the next life. His fellow reapers are Jack, Daniel, Ronon (who enjoys his job a little too much), and John. This story is all about how Rodney adjusts to his new life (or lack thereof), and in typical Rodney fashion, he flails along insulting the people trying to help him and somehow still manages to endear himself to John.
It's the first story set in this universe, and although it will have you craving more, it certainly stands alone as a story. At the moment there are three additional stories, and plans for at least one more. (Easily found through the tags on mad_gaters).
"I'm not dead," Rodney denied instantly. "I'm too brilliant to be dead!"
"Huh," the man said. "That's a new one. I haven't heard that one before." He stepped over the body and out of the way of the gathering crowd effortlessly, and then stopped beside Rodney.
"I'm not, I can't be," Rodney told him, before pointing at him in accusation. "What is this? If I'm dead, then how am I talking to you? Ha! Explain that!"
"You're talking to me because I'm a grim reaper," the guy said, and flashed him another toothpaste ad grin.
"You are not a grim reaper," Rodney snapped. "You're way too pretty."
"Flattery won't get your life back," he said, charmingly, before swinging an arm around his shoulders and steering him away from his body. "I don't think we've been properly introduced, I'm John."
"Dr. Rodney McKay," Rodney snapped. "I demand to see your supervisor."
"Jack? Jack's a little busy," John said. "He's having trouble with Daniel again; he keeps trying to save people; which means you’re my responsibility."
Rodney glanced back again. Radek, Peter and Carson had run out and were standing around his body looking shell shocked and pale. Peter had to hold Miko back, as she screamed his name hysterically through her tears.
"You don't need to watch this," John told him softly.
Rodney just nodded, and let John continue to lead him away. His silence, however, didn't last long.
"Where are you taking me?" he demanded. "Shouldn't I be moving into a light or something?"
"We're going to pick up my laundry," John told him.
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