Born in the Barrens by rhymer23 (PG-13)

[astridv.livejournal.com]

Show: Stargate Atlantis
Rec Category: Alternate Universe
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Het/Slash/Gen: gen
Warning: mentions of torture in flashbacks (nothing overly graphic)
Author on LJ: rhymer23
Author's Website: Assorted Fanfic by Me
Link: Born in the Barrens

Why this must be read:
Summary: While on a mission to the city of the Genii, Rodney McKay, master alchemist, is given a gift of a slave. (60,000 words)

Rhymer creates yet another fascinating AU, and I love her version of the characters (particularly Rodney... brilliant alchemist, reluctant hero, arrogant, socially clueless and very lonely). When the story ended I didn't want to leave that universe. I was crossing my fingers for a sequel, since the set up for one is there! This story isn't open-ended though... it comes to a satisfying conclusion, but at the same time leaves room for more stories.

Comments

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

Excellent rec. This was a wonderful story, with a fairly dark tone, but maybe that was just me, especially those flashbacks.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

I definitely recommend it! I'm not an AU fan, but this one drew me in with wonderful characterization, vivid imagery, whump (of course). A definite MUST read!

[wanted-a-pony.livejournal.com]

Wow, this is a wonderfully creative & detailed & original AU! Thanks very much for this rec--I enjoyed the story very much.

[astridv.livejournal.com]

I'm very glad my rec was helpful (though the author deserves the feedback more than I do!) :)