Weekly Recs 8/20/10
There are 32 days left until NCIS season 8 premieres...here are some more fic recs to help tide you over.
Completed Stories:
(Mostly newly-completed stories, plus some old ones if I haven't read them before.)
"trapped in a box, i'm not alone" by Caliente ( hellokatzchen)
[G, McGee, Ziva, set during 7x08 "Power Down", ~2,900 words, alternate link]
Summary: Just what happened to McGee and Ziva during their nine hour and twenty-one minute elevator ride anyway? Aside from watch destruction and excessive complaining that is.
KEW note: Great interpretation of a missing scene.
"Maple Street" by stormylullabye
[PG, McGee, Ziva, 665 words]
Summary: When Ziva drives and McGee is a passenger, this ensues.
KEW note: Ziva and McGee's friendship seems to be a recurring theme this week. This is a great little slice of life.
"The Countdown" by sexycazzy
[PG-13, Tony/McGee, ~3,500 words]
Summary: When Tony is put in charge while Gibbs is away, Tim counts the days down till Gibbs gets back.
KEW note: This is equal parts slash and Tony and McGee's relationship as colleagues, and it works quite well.
"Improbable not Impossible" by Kira ( bloodyfandom)
[NC-17, Gibbs/Tony, crack, mpreg, ~10,500 words]
KEW note: As, well, improbable as this story's premise is, I was sold partway through by a lovely Tony/Ziva/McGee friendship scene.
"Saving Face" by taylorgibbs
[NC-17, Tony/Jimmy, set post 5x17 "About Face", 2,075 words]
Summary: After the events of About Face, Tony is worried about Palmer.
KEW note: A very interesting and unusual story in which Jimmy learns to cope with the ramifications of facing danger.
"Mistaken Identity" by Laine3112 *NOW COMPLETE
[PG-13, ensemble, casefile, ~137,000 words]
Summary: After sustaining a serious injury during a dangerous assignment, Tony assumes his undercover persona, causing the FBI to believe he has gone rogue. Can Gibbs find and clear his agent before tragedy strikes?
Works in Progress:
(Stories in this section will be carried over week to week as long as I continue to follow them or until they are completed or abandoned. Recent updates will be noted.)
"Steal My Breath Away" by colorguard28 ( colorguard28) *NEW
[PG-13, Tony/McGee, set in the same universe as "Razor's Edge"]
Summary: Somebody close to the team is kidnapped hours before a big storm rolls into D.C. When they discover the crime has its roots in the the past, how will that affect the case?
KEW note: After a couple of shorter follow-ups, it's nice to see a long, meaty sequel to "Razor's Edge".
"Symbiosis" by Zaedah (zaedah) *UPDATED
[PG, McGee, Tony/Ziva]
Author's Summary: "The thing that sticks a hook in McGee's gaping mouth in the midst of the unannounced programming is that Tony doesn't seem surprised."
KEW note: A chapter that wonderfully balances all the best elements of this story.
"Thicker Than Water" by keladryevangelinerhysenn ( senn815) *UPDATED
[PG-13, Tali, Ziva, Ari, pre-series]
Summary: I baked cookies while my sister was hanging out of the side of a helicopter with a machine gun in hand and while my brother launched missiles at me from Palestine. I watched as my father slowly destroyed my family as well as our lives.
KEW note: Eight new chapters.
"Half a World Away" by Squinttoyou *UPDATED
[Bones, PG-13, Booth/Brennan, set post 5x22 "The Beginning in the End"]
Summary: The world is a big place, but it's not that hard to stay in touch.
KEW note: Four new chapters.
"Topsy Turvy" by Bob Rhynoplasty ( bobrhynoplasty) *UPDATED
[PG-13, Tony, Gibbs, pre-series, sequel to "Slaughter House"]
Author's Summary: Tony knew that he would meet Gibbs again, he just hoped it would be under better circumstances...
"Regency" by Trinity Destler ( trinity_destler)
[PG, ensemble, set after 3x4 "Hiatus", alternate link]
Author's Summary: In the fallout after "Hiatus" the team copes, Tony leads, and it isn't at all like they expected.
"In Transit" by jelenamichel
[PG-13, Tony/Ziva, set in late season 7]
Summary: An investigation takes the team to Pearl Harbor as Tony and Ziva try to navigate their 'relationship', Gibbs tries to look the other way, and McGee tries to get a clue.
"Sicarii" by PegasusUnbound
[R, Ziva, set after 6x25 "Aliyah"]
Author's Summary: It was like she'd once told McGee . . . there is only so much torment the human body can endure. No one can hold out forever, not even Gibbs. Not even her.
"Rag Doll" by cheekymice ( cheekymice)
[PG, Tony-centric, alternate link]
Author's Summary: Tony finds himself cut off from the rest of the team when Vance sends him on a difficult and unpleasant undercover assignment.
"The Impractical Heart" by Pough
[PG-13, Tony-centric]
Author's Summary: When a tiny virus sweeps through Tony's body, leaving catastrophic results, his team remains vigilant.
Ongoing Stories:
(These stories follow the events of canon or are collections of one-shots and therefore could continue indefinitely. Recent updates are noted. Stories will roll over from week to week until I stop following or they are abandoned. )
"What's Past is Prologue" by Caliente ( hellokatzchen) *UPDATED
[PG-13, McGee/Abby, set during season 7, alternate link]
Summary: A series of unrelated add-ins or 'un'-scenes during season 7
KEW: The latest chapter, set during "Faith", is sheer fluffy perfection.
"Touch and Go" by nancystagerat *UPDATED
[R, Tony/Ziva]
Summary: A collection of suggestive Tiva one-shots, the first of which involves live weapons and willing partners in an impromptu booty-call.
KEW note: Chapter 4 has some perfect banter and some compelling imagery.
"Still and Always, McGee" by Malvolia
[G, McGee/Abby]
Author's Summary: Sometimes you have to give something up to safeguard something you want more. A series of one-shot missing McGee and Abby moments, starting with their break-up.
"Conversations" by Embolalia
[PG, Ziva, Gibbs]
Author's Summary: A series of one-shot conversations between Ziva and Gibbs over the course of the show.
"Something More" by CSIGurlie07
[PG-13, Gibbs/Ziva, takes off from 5x12 "Stakeout"]
Author's Summary: The ever-evolving relationship between Ziva and Gibbs. Unusual, unorthodox, and totally right. It started with a stakeout, and nothing will ever be the same.
Completed Stories:
(Mostly newly-completed stories, plus some old ones if I haven't read them before.)
"trapped in a box, i'm not alone" by Caliente ( hellokatzchen)
[G, McGee, Ziva, set during 7x08 "Power Down", ~2,900 words, alternate link]
Summary: Just what happened to McGee and Ziva during their nine hour and twenty-one minute elevator ride anyway? Aside from watch destruction and excessive complaining that is.
KEW note: Great interpretation of a missing scene.
"Maple Street" by stormylullabye
[PG, McGee, Ziva, 665 words]
Summary: When Ziva drives and McGee is a passenger, this ensues.
KEW note: Ziva and McGee's friendship seems to be a recurring theme this week. This is a great little slice of life.
"The Countdown" by sexycazzy
[PG-13, Tony/McGee, ~3,500 words]
Summary: When Tony is put in charge while Gibbs is away, Tim counts the days down till Gibbs gets back.
KEW note: This is equal parts slash and Tony and McGee's relationship as colleagues, and it works quite well.
"Improbable not Impossible" by Kira ( bloodyfandom)
[NC-17, Gibbs/Tony, crack, mpreg, ~10,500 words]
KEW note: As, well, improbable as this story's premise is, I was sold partway through by a lovely Tony/Ziva/McGee friendship scene.
"Saving Face" by taylorgibbs
[NC-17, Tony/Jimmy, set post 5x17 "About Face", 2,075 words]
Summary: After the events of About Face, Tony is worried about Palmer.
KEW note: A very interesting and unusual story in which Jimmy learns to cope with the ramifications of facing danger.
"Mistaken Identity" by Laine3112 *NOW COMPLETE
[PG-13, ensemble, casefile, ~137,000 words]
Summary: After sustaining a serious injury during a dangerous assignment, Tony assumes his undercover persona, causing the FBI to believe he has gone rogue. Can Gibbs find and clear his agent before tragedy strikes?
Works in Progress:
(Stories in this section will be carried over week to week as long as I continue to follow them or until they are completed or abandoned. Recent updates will be noted.)
"Steal My Breath Away" by colorguard28 ( colorguard28) *NEW
[PG-13, Tony/McGee, set in the same universe as "Razor's Edge"]
Summary: Somebody close to the team is kidnapped hours before a big storm rolls into D.C. When they discover the crime has its roots in the the past, how will that affect the case?
KEW note: After a couple of shorter follow-ups, it's nice to see a long, meaty sequel to "Razor's Edge".
"Symbiosis" by Zaedah (zaedah) *UPDATED
[PG, McGee, Tony/Ziva]
Author's Summary: "The thing that sticks a hook in McGee's gaping mouth in the midst of the unannounced programming is that Tony doesn't seem surprised."
KEW note: A chapter that wonderfully balances all the best elements of this story.
"Thicker Than Water" by keladryevangelinerhysenn ( senn815) *UPDATED
[PG-13, Tali, Ziva, Ari, pre-series]
Summary: I baked cookies while my sister was hanging out of the side of a helicopter with a machine gun in hand and while my brother launched missiles at me from Palestine. I watched as my father slowly destroyed my family as well as our lives.
KEW note: Eight new chapters.
"Half a World Away" by Squinttoyou *UPDATED
[Bones, PG-13, Booth/Brennan, set post 5x22 "The Beginning in the End"]
Summary: The world is a big place, but it's not that hard to stay in touch.
KEW note: Four new chapters.
"Topsy Turvy" by Bob Rhynoplasty ( bobrhynoplasty) *UPDATED
[PG-13, Tony, Gibbs, pre-series, sequel to "Slaughter House"]
Author's Summary: Tony knew that he would meet Gibbs again, he just hoped it would be under better circumstances...
"Regency" by Trinity Destler ( trinity_destler)
[PG, ensemble, set after 3x4 "Hiatus", alternate link]
Author's Summary: In the fallout after "Hiatus" the team copes, Tony leads, and it isn't at all like they expected.
"In Transit" by jelenamichel
[PG-13, Tony/Ziva, set in late season 7]
Summary: An investigation takes the team to Pearl Harbor as Tony and Ziva try to navigate their 'relationship', Gibbs tries to look the other way, and McGee tries to get a clue.
"Sicarii" by PegasusUnbound
[R, Ziva, set after 6x25 "Aliyah"]
Author's Summary: It was like she'd once told McGee . . . there is only so much torment the human body can endure. No one can hold out forever, not even Gibbs. Not even her.
"Rag Doll" by cheekymice ( cheekymice)
[PG, Tony-centric, alternate link]
Author's Summary: Tony finds himself cut off from the rest of the team when Vance sends him on a difficult and unpleasant undercover assignment.
"The Impractical Heart" by Pough
[PG-13, Tony-centric]
Author's Summary: When a tiny virus sweeps through Tony's body, leaving catastrophic results, his team remains vigilant.
Ongoing Stories:
(These stories follow the events of canon or are collections of one-shots and therefore could continue indefinitely. Recent updates are noted. Stories will roll over from week to week until I stop following or they are abandoned. )
"What's Past is Prologue" by Caliente ( hellokatzchen) *UPDATED
[PG-13, McGee/Abby, set during season 7, alternate link]
Summary: A series of unrelated add-ins or 'un'-scenes during season 7
KEW: The latest chapter, set during "Faith", is sheer fluffy perfection.
"Touch and Go" by nancystagerat *UPDATED
[R, Tony/Ziva]
Summary: A collection of suggestive Tiva one-shots, the first of which involves live weapons and willing partners in an impromptu booty-call.
KEW note: Chapter 4 has some perfect banter and some compelling imagery.
"Still and Always, McGee" by Malvolia
[G, McGee/Abby]
Author's Summary: Sometimes you have to give something up to safeguard something you want more. A series of one-shot missing McGee and Abby moments, starting with their break-up.
"Conversations" by Embolalia
[PG, Ziva, Gibbs]
Author's Summary: A series of one-shot conversations between Ziva and Gibbs over the course of the show.
"Something More" by CSIGurlie07
[PG-13, Gibbs/Ziva, takes off from 5x12 "Stakeout"]
Author's Summary: The ever-evolving relationship between Ziva and Gibbs. Unusual, unorthodox, and totally right. It started with a stakeout, and nothing will ever be the same.