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TEAM FINE: sign of the times, "Invaluable"

Aug 19, 2013 17:39

Title: Invaluable
Author: skinscript
Team: Fine
Prompt: sign of the times
Pairing(s): McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Word count: 4,850
Summary: "Somewhere there's a secret verse to the book of Revelations, and it describes that the first sign of the apocalypse is Rodney McKay saying 'You would have been better off if I hadn't come'."

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fanficfan123 August 19 2013, 22:36:43 UTC

I really liked the voices in this story--distinctive and appropriate for Rodney and John especially. And this carries over into the rhythms of their thoughts: the ways in which they each have self revelations about their feelings for each other ( ". . . that John loved. That he loved." and Rodney's "Oh . . . I didn't. When did this happen?"). Teyla's support as John searches for answers and Ronon's astute observation that Rodney would leave Atlantis to protect others were other character elements that rounded off this story of Ancient-tech triggered crisis.

lazy_8s August 20 2013, 13:51:52 UTC

This was all kinds of awesome! I have always loved fics that explore the hidden selflessness that is Rodney. He may a narcissistic asshole most of the time, but when it comes to the lives of his TEAM and Atlantis, Rodney is willing to sacrifice his well being. And, John is there to prevent that at all costs. Loved it!

keyairreem August 20 2013, 19:04:20 UTC

*sniff sniff* Thank you for sharing.

antares04a August 20 2013, 19:45:45 UTC

These are a lot of 'what - if ' scenarios! And all the decisions (we) they make lead to even more decision good and bad. I think it was was great idea that John went back to that planet to find out for himself how the future would chance when the parameters changed. And I'm glad he was able to convince Rodney to stay on Atlantis.

popkin16 August 21 2013, 07:49:27 UTC

I really, really like this. It's fascinating to think about how things might have gone had certain people not joined the expedition - but sad as well. I think no matter who went and who stayed, however, there would be people dying. Pegasus is so dangerous; for every life they lost - Peter, Ford, etc. - there are so many they saved. I'm glad John convinced Rodney to stay - I half expected him to say if Rodney leaves, so will he. Poor Rodney though :( Learning of the possibilities must have been so painful. I love that everyone thought something was wrong when Rodney declared they would have been better off without him and then resigned; it speaks a lot about Rodney's character. Rodney loves Atlantis. I also really like how John had Carson give it a go~ The what-ifs you presented here were interesting. I wonder how Teyla would feel she learned of a scenario where they never met her, or at the very least she never joined forces with them. Anyway, this is a really great fic :D