Belonging by Martha Wilson (PG-13)

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

Show: Stargate Atlantis
Rec Category: John Sheppard and Ronon Dex Friendship
Characters: Sheppard, Ronon
Het/Slash/Gen: Gen
Category: Action/Adventure
Warning: Violence
Author: Martha Wilson
Author's Website: “Water Gate”
Link: “Belonging”

Why this must be read: I love Martha’s writing style, every word packs a punch of imagery and emotion, especially in this off-world mission gone wrong. John’s trapped and Ronon is the only one that can rescue him. I adore the Ronon voice in this, practical, succinct and full observations on Atlantis, his team, and Sheppard.


Snippet

Ronon couldn't read expressions from this distance, but Teyla's normally graceful posture seemed tense, and Sheppard... The angular line of Sheppard's body clearly spoke of what Ronon's old Task Master would have called "insolence." To Ronon it meant that this wasn't going to be settled anytime soon. He had heard about the other times supposedly honest people had asked for help, only to try to kill the Atlanteans. He couldn't believe they still trusted anybody. "This is a joke," he muttered sourly..

Comments

[stella-pegasi.livejournal.com]

I could not agree with you more. Excellent writing, kristen999 your comment about the impact of Martha's word selection and how she combines them is spot on. Strong imagery and emotion and wonderful story. Thank you very much for posting it.

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

I love how concise her style is, like a burst juice from a tiny innocent piece of candy. Her stuff has an awesome sense of pace as well. I've been trying to rec older and newer stories, glad to hear people have been enjoying them. :D